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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-03
EAGER FOR MORE NEWS.
Reported Shelling of Ladysmith
Causes Anxiety In London.

AIC POA bC0 u SA--4 I--
Causes Anxiety In London.
London, Nov. 2.-The brevity of the
news from Ladysmith since Tuesday
night has not relieved the anxiety pre-
vailing regarding the position of the
British army at Ladysmith. The war
Office has no information of Major Gen
eral Butler. the British cOmmander-in-
chief in South Africa, having left Cape
Town.
Colenzo. in the rear of General
Whites force. is believed to be well de-
Tended by a composite naval and mill
tary corps, and it is understood the
two naval twelve-pounders mounted
near the bridge over the Tugela. one
of the most Vulnerable points along the
railroad from Ladysmith To Pietermar-
itzburg, ought to be able to defend it
and prevent it's destruction. If the
Beers succeeded in destroying this
bridge it would mean the Interruption
of railroad communication with Lady
smith for an indefinite period
While the Boer attempts in this di
rectiOn are not confirmed, it is claimed
that they may be expected momentar-
lily. and the reported shelling of Lady
smith. it is added. points TO the inten-
ton of the BOer commanders 20 keep
General White occupied while their
strategy is carried out
The only information received this
morning from the seat of war. in addl~
ton to the brief dispatch from General
White, saving he was we'll and holding
his position. were the lists OF CASUAL
ties.
An official telegram reporting the con-.
dition of the injured at Kimberley. adds
that Colonel Kekwith. the British COM
mander there. has learned from var
ious sources there that the Boer losses
on the occasion of the late sortie of the
British troops from Kimberley were
very heavy.
The newspapers here continue to ex-
press keen pleasure at the sympathy
of the United States. The ST. James
Gazette says:
Few more graceful examples could
be imagined of the courteous spirit of
American sympathy with this country.
which has been so often evident of late,
than the project of the American ladies'
hospital ship. which will probably be
fitted out with many of those Ameri-
can nurses whose services were 50
highly valued during the Cuban war.
This is the first example of a hospital
ship provided by a nation which is at
peace for another during the stress of
war, and the widespread and generous
responses to its appeals from both sides
of the Atlantic show how warmly the
merciful idea is accepted by the citizens
in both countries"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-03
CAPTURE OF A PRIEST.
Chaplain Matthews of Irish Fusi-
Ieers In Hands of the Beers.

New York, Nov "A dispatch to the
Tribune from London says: Among the
officers of thu Gloucesters and Irish fu-
sileers, alive or dead in Boer hands.
considerable interest is evinced by Ro-
man Catholics for the fate of Father
Matthews. chaplain of the latter regi-
ment. Colonel Carleton is the youngest
regimental commander in the service,
being only AZ. He had seen no fighting
before.
There is a touch of hard luck for
Meiklejohn, ST., subaltern of the Cor
don Highlanders. son of Professor Mel
klejohn of Standres university He
had been fighting on the Indian from
tier with the First battalion for the
last five years, and was one of the he
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-03
MORE GOLD FROM NOME.
Steamer Arrives at San Francisco
With Over 100000.

San Francisco, Nov. 2.-The steamer
Michael via Cape Nome and Unalaska
She brought about $50 passengers
About ten of her passengers are suf-
fering from typhoid fever.
Sickness is very prevalent at Nome
typhoid seeming more rampant than
other ailments. On Oct. % James r
Gerling, a passenger, succumbed to ty-
phoid and was buried at Unalaska.
The treasure brought down by the
Portland will exceed $1,000. 900. most OF
which comes from the Nome district
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-03
Widely yKnown Editors Attempt to Stampede the Voters.


favorite of sporting men, many strange
stories have been told of him since he
went to England and since his return.
Billy Delaney of San Francisco, who
trained Corbett for his successful ven
ture against Sullivan, said today:
MY man Jeffries will be heard from
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-03
BUT HIS MANAGERS SAY
THAT HE IS ALL RIGHT
Sharkey Is Acknowledged to Be In
Tip-tOp Form.
Both Left Their Training Quarters
Yesterday and Went to New York
Little Betting Because of the
Unsatisfactory Rumors Circu-
lated-Interest Is at Fever Heat
In Sporting Circles and a Hard
Battle Is Predicted.

New York, Nov. 2-Jim Jeffries and
Tom Sharkey will fight tomorrow night
in the arena of the Coney Island Sport
ing club for the heavyweight champion
ship of the world. Although Jeffries as
the champion and the bigger man is the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-03
National Guard at Wardner.

Boise. Ida. Nov. "A dispatch from
Wardner TO the Statesman says: Com
pany II, Idaho national guards, went on
guard at the prison last night Adjutant
General Weaver has a dispatch from
General Merriam which says the federal
troops will remain in their camps in the
Coeur dAlenes.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-03
MR.. HOBART'S CONDITION.
No Apparent Change Is Reported In
the Vice President.

Paterson. n. J.. Nov. g. 9 a. m.-No
apparent change is reported in the con-
dition of Vice President Hobart. He re-
tired early and shortly after ! O'Clock this
Q'riday) morning Hobart Tuttle said that
he was sleeping quietly.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-03

gone over several miles at q jog trot
after which he skipped the rope s5C
times without a misstep and his les
movement was all that could be de-
sired. Other than this work he did
nothing, and simply prepared himself
for his ''move on Sharkey." as he IA
cetiously expressed it.
When the company moved from AL
lenhurst all hands We're in the best of
spirits. and none of them was more
cheerful than Jeffries. They arrived
here late this afternoon and immedi-
ately repaired 10 the Vanderbilt hotel,
where Jeffries win rest until tomorrow
morning.
The seaside resort at Newdorp, Stat
en- Island, where Sharkey has been
training for some weeks. was also the
scene of an exodus this afternoon
Sharkey, who never seems TO tire of
work, was on edge late this afternoon
when a message came from his man
ager to break camp and come TO tho
city. George Dixon, who has a very
interesting engagement on hand to-
night. has been in training earnestly
with Sharkey for the last few weeks,
and both fighters took their release
as boon Sharkey said:
Sharkey In Good Form.
I'm in tip-top condition. So is
George here, aren't we?" said the Irish
American sailor. addressing his little
dusky partner.
You bet your life" replied George
Both of us VIII be on top at the end
of the outfit. I'm surer of your sue
cess than am of mine, and that means
neither of us can lose"
Sharkey was never in better condi-
tion. He has trained faithfully. and in
every sense of the word has lived up
to the instructions given him by his
manager. A comparison between his
condition and that of Jeffries could
scarcely be drawn. Both are fit. Each
has trained assiduously. Notwithstand-
ing rumors to the effect that Jeffries
is in an unfit condition, he seems to be
fit to fight for his and a dozen other
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-03
Aguinaldo

Upon the arrival of the squadron at
Manila it was found this was no insur-
rection to speak of, and il was accord
ingly decided to allow Aguinaldo 10
come to Cavite on board the McCul-
ioch. He arrived with thirteen of his
staff on May 10. and Immediately came
on board the Olympia to call on the
commander -in-chief. after which he
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-26
.LYNCHING OF NEGROES
Five Are Dead and Others in the
Hands Of MObs.
PURSUING ANOTHER,
The Cane Il Over the Assault Upon
Mrs. Ogletree In the Wire Grass
Region Of Georgia-Two Killed
By a Train.

Bainridge. Ga. July 2a- The score
and more Of posses that have been
searching the woods and swamps Of the
wood grass district ever since last Fri
day for the outragers Of Mrs Ogletrce
at Saifold. have accorded 10 the best in
formation lynched three negroes and
caught two more who will probably be
put 10 death
The two negroes found dead along the
railroad track here are believed by
many people 10 gave been lynched. yet
coroners jury decided that their
death was accidental
Charles Sammin, one Of Mrs Ogle-
trees assanlters, was shot to death. his
body muiilaied and his clothes cut into
hundreds Of pieces for distribution as
souvenirs Of the occasion.
Two other negroes, names unknown,
were shot in the swamps near the Chat
tahoochee river aud their scalps brought
20 Saifold
The blacks found dead along the rail-
road were identified as Bob johnson and
Monroe Clarke Of safold
kid" Jim. another Of the gang Of
light was located In a cabin near
Pinclard. Ala lie is guarded by about
100 Of his race who say they will de-
fend him against any attack A posse
Of 100 men heavily armed. left Balm
bridge foi the cabin. and say they will
take kid" Jim dead or alive. guard or
no guard.
Charles Mack the organizer Of the
gang was captured near Iron City and
is sure 10 be- lynched
Mack was captured by a white man
named Cardell Carden tried 10 get his
prisoner through 10 Jail and secreted
him. A mob Of several hundred coun.
try people met Cardell and asked him
the whereabouts Of his prisoner. Hs
declined 10 say. A rope was quickly
put about his neck and he was given II
minutes In which 10 give up the rapisi
or his life. lie then told where the ne
gro was In short while the crowd
had Mack. Mack is said 10 have con
fessed that the negroes were banded To-
gether for murder, robbery and rape.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-26
BOY SHOT DOWN.
Noaunion street Car Conductor Kills
Him at Cleveland.

Cleveland. July ea A i5-year-old
boy named Corpswich. was shot and
instantly killed by nonunion conductor
on Orange street late yesterday after
noon. Cornswich was a passenger on a
Broadway car aud made remark TO
the conductor, Ralph 2. Hawley. Corn
switch then ahghted from the car and
the condustor got Of aud followed him.
Near Perry street the lad looked around
at Hawley and the latter pulled a revol-
yer and shot Conswich through the
head. The weapon was fired at short
range and Cornswich died almost in
stantly. The boys body was carried
into a nearby drug store.
Patrolman Heilman was riding on
the Broadway car upon which Hawley
was the conductor. and he at once placed
the latter under arrest
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-26
MESSENGER BOYS STRIKE
ssvegai boys fniursd at cineinnati and
the situation becoming Worse.


the situation BecomlnE Worse.
Cincinnati. July 95.-The strike Of
the messenger boys which started Sat
urday has become serious Two boys
have been stabbed. several hit by mis-
sles and many slugged with clubs. Most
Of the violence was done by roustabouia
The street urchins congregated about
the Western Union and Postal offices,
about a thousand at each place. When
any new boys or men 20 out with mes
sages gang pursued them with epi-
thets, clubs and stones. When those
working messengers took street cars the
pursuing mob stoned the cars and some
innocent people were hurt. none serious
ly, The police. charged the mobs re-
peaiedly and scattered them, but the
disiurbers would rally again.
The companies refused 10 recognize
the newly formed union and the boys
have voted TO continue the strike. The
newsboys and some tobacco strippers
promised 10 join them
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-26

ed One man was struck with brass
knucks ana several others received
blows For tims IL looked as II the
meeting would end in a general riot
Pistols and knives were drawn and but
for a temporary adjournment more
bloodshed would surely have followed
II was county court day and an unusu-
ally large crowd was in the city. The
meeting had been widely advertised. A
number Of prominent speakers came
from n distance.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-26
STRIKE INCREASING.
Newsboy. Join the Messengers and Max.
Ing Things Lively At CiuelnnatL

Nswsboys Join the Messengers and Max
Ing Things Lively At Cincinnati.
Cincinnati. July 25 The strike Of the
messenger boys has reached serious con-
ditions Hoodlums and idlers surround
the telegraph offices and intercept the
new messengers in iiiferent parts Of the
city. Messengers were sent out in cabs
with policemen accompanying each
driver, but stones and missiles were
thrown at the vehicles. the same as at
those taking street cars Many messen-
gers have been seriously hurt Two
have been stabbed. several hurt by mis-
siles and many have been badly beaten
up.
The newsboys have joined the striking
messenger boys Great mobs surround
the newspaper offices and refuse 70 let
the newsboys go out with paperA The
papers are torn up or destroyed as fast
as they are turned over TO the newsboys
and In some instances the newsboys are
treated az roughly as the papers
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-26
ANOTHER NEGRO DEAD.
lie q. I.ynehsd In Mi..I.Alppl for Attempt
ing 60 Assault.

Hattiesburg July e5 Henry Novels
a negro, who attempted TO assault, Miss
Rosaline Davis. highly esteemed
young woman, residing near Perkir.
ston. Miss, on the Gulf and ship Island
railroad on Saturday evening, was cap
tured Monday near Bond, Miss, and
brought back 20 the scene Of the crime
and identified by the young woman A
mob numbering over 400 men escorted
him 10 a tree nearby 10 which he was
tied and shot several hundred times
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-26

Springfield, Ills July "A Attorney
General Akin has sent 10 the state at
torney Of each county list Of eOO0 cor
porations that have failed TO comply
with the antitrust law for 1899 in not
reporting 20 the secretary OF state here
that they were not in trust The
state attorneys are directed to pro-
ceed against companies actually In busi-
ness and collect the penalty for failure
10 comply with the law
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-26
BECOMING SERIOUS.
Nothing Heard From senator Bsvsvidgs
slace Ills Quarantine In Japan.

indianapolis, July % There is some
concern hero over the present wherea-
bouts Of senator Albert J. Beveridge.
Letters just received from Nagasaki.
Japan, dated June 80 showed that he
was quarantined on board ship near
there with the Asiatic plague on the
vessel One Of these letters, apparently
smuggled ashore, was from the senator
himself He stated that the victims on
board were Chinese from Hong Kong.
In the letter the senator says Thank
heavens, Mrs Beyeridge is at Kiot"
There has been no cablegram from
him since the date Of the letter although
occasional cable messages have been re-
ceived from the senator since his arrival
In the orient
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-26

Denton, Tex, July 95 Several horses
were killed near here by the extreme
heat Of Sunday. The Crystal Ice COM
pany lost fine draught horsep. lGoode.
lost one. Porter Bros one. within a Ia
dius Of a few miles. and there are re-
ports Of others, but they cannot be au-
thenticated.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-26
Women Run Street Carr.

Fort Smith. Ark. July % The un.
usual sight Of young ladies acting as
street car conductors was seen all over
the city Monday Tho Central Moth
odist church. which lost It's building
during the cvclnre Of last year. adopted
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-26

New York. July 25. Alfred G. Van
derbilt. Douglass Cochran. Ernest Ise-
lin and William Burden have leftiNew
York on journey around the world.
They went 90 Montreal on a special
train. From Montreal they will go
west. where they viii take an Empire
steamer for Japan.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-26
THE LEADER LYNcHED.
Charles Mack Hanged. Riddisd With Shot
aud His Body MutiIated.

aud Iiis Body Mutiiated.
Bainbridge. Ga. July 95. Charles
Mack. the leader Of the gang which has
been robbing and raping in this vicinity.
was lynched at sahold early this
morning and the body cut into hundreds
Of pieces Mack. after being identified
was taken to a big oak tree near the
Ogletree home and was strung mp A.
the feet left the ground hundreds Of
shots We're fred into the body. After
he was dead and taken down tho body
was cut up into small pieces and divided
among the mob. which numbered 200
or 800.
Mack Is the man who led Sammins
into the ogletree house and after rob
bing the inmates assaulted Mrs Ogleiree
in her husbands presence.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-26

Macon, Ga, July % The Telegram
has a special from Leesburg, Ga, say.
ing negro supposed 20 be one Of the
sahold ravishes, was killed by citizens
Monday night while resisting arrest
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-26

Bowling Green, KY, July s5 The
anti Gocbel meeting here yesterday
afternoon ended In the greatest disorder
Personal violence was resorted to sever
al times before the convention adjourn
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-26
Th. T.IIor. s.rlts GrewIsr.

New York. July 9a-The strike Of the
tailors is hourly spreading and men in
less than 100 shops in the borough Of
Brooklyn are at work The strike
oommitte is making tho rounds Of these
places 10 get the men out In addition
TO the demands for increased pay and
less hours Of labor. the strikers claim
they have 10 fight against professional
leaders, Careful estimates place the to-
tai number Of tailors on strike at nearly
10000 Thousands Of buttonhole work
ers bushel men and less operatives are
thrown ont u employment by the strike.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-26

San Francisco. July 2a-The steamer
Bertha has arrived here from ST. Michael
with 90 passengers and about 81. 0O0. 900
In gold
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-07-26

that method Of raising funds 10 equip
their new building. The scheme was a
great success.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-19
CITY GOVERNM EMIT.


Council met this afternoon at 40 p. IN.
pursuant TO the call of the Mayor Pres
emit the Hon. Herman Myers, Mayor, pre-
siding; Alderman George w. TIedeman
chairman OF Council; Alderman ]. p Will
iams, vice chairman of Council, and AL
dermen Mills Wells, Haas, Dixon, Ora
ham and farrell.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Savannah, Ga, April IT. 1870 the
Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Sa-
,vannah: Your committee, appointed I'M
der resolution OF Council at it's meet
ing of the 5th inst, with reference 20
the transfer of the quarantine station of
the city of Savannah to the national gov
eminent, beg leave to recommend the maxi
ing of an agreement whereby, for a
nominal rent. the quarantine station will
be turned over to the United States gov
eminent under lease or contract for two
years containing the following stipula-
lions:
|. The United States government will
now take and pay for the city's tug used
at quarantine the sum of five thousand
5000 dollars. At the end of the term of
two years, should the city of Savannah
elect to continue the governments con-
troll permanently. then the government
will take the holdings of the city at quar-
antine> exclusive of the tug. at q valua-
ton TO be now fixed by arbitration.
2 The government viii continue the
employment OF all employees now connected
with The station and tug unless there be
objection to their efficiency or competency
g. Should the governments control be
discontinued at the ena CT the term. then
the improvements put in by the govern
ment will be taken by the city at valu-
alton 10 be agreed on. or, in the absence
OF an agreement, to be determined by ar
bitration.
t. The government. in the event Of an
acceptance OF this proposition, will. for
the purpose OF more expeditions and thor
ough service. Increase and improve the
wharf. dscharging and disnfecting "a.
cilities % the station.
g. The treasury department VIII al as
early date as may he practicable. Sc
cure whatever congressional legislation
may be necessary 10 carry out this agree
ment IN ~ spirit ana purpose. and should
such legislation not be had. this agree
ment will terminate and che city viii
have the right 20 retake possession OF the
quarantine a. once.
Herman Myers Mayor.
David Wells. Alderman
81 }. q Graham. Alderman.
Joseph q. FARRELL. Alderman.
geo. ~. Tiedeman. Alderman.
Upon motion the above report was
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-19

Per steamship Kansas city, for New
York-l,000 bales sea island cotton. 4.
bales domestics 100 bbls cotton seed oil
1850 sacks cotton seed, IS bbls turpentine
1868 feet lumber. turtles. 2 bbls FISH
refrigerators strawberries. II boxes fruit
l46 crates vegetables, 100 tons pig iron
s." pieces iron pipe. horses. 80 cases can.
ned goods l0 pkgs mdse.
Ter steamship city of Augusta for New
T5rk-i50 bales upland cotton. COS haIns a.
island cotton. l49 bales domest!cs. aN
Dds cotton seed Oil. 5o0 bbls rosin. 60 bb,s
turpentino. turtles, l23.06i feet D,1ber
10 hh-- Ash 81 e4eae- c.aars e l-.s.- go
4sV pkgs vegetables, s. tons pig iron. 81
bales moss, 1904 sacks cotton seed. 10 bbls
rosin OIL bbis pitch. 4S0O slaves. 20f
cases canned goods. 65 pkgs mdse. ] horse
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-19
Central Of Georgia Railway,
Schedules Effective March 26, 1899.
S0th Meridian Time.
DEPARTURES

Schedules Effective March 26, 1899.
S0th Meridian Time.
DEPARTURES
Lv. Savannah
No. daily for Augusta, Macon
and Atlanta ........... S;45 A. NJ
NO. daily for Augusta, Macon,
Atlanta, Athens, Column
bus and Birmingham. 900 p. NJ
NO ex. Sunday for Dover and
intermediate points ....... 500 p. M
NO. y ex. Sunday for Guyton and
intermediate points ....... 200 p. M
ARRIVALS
Ar. Savannah
NO. daily from Augusta, Ma
con and Atlanta...... 6.n0 \,
NO. daily from Augusta, Ma
con, Atlanta, Athens, Co
lumbus and Birmingham Con NJ
NO. eX. Sunday from Dover -'A
and intermediate points TAO \.
NO. 10 eX. Sunday from Guyton -'1
ana intermediate points. 4.5o \,
BETWEEN SAVANNAH AND TyPPr
18th meridian or Savannah citv TIM
Monday and Thursday-Leave Sa,' .-,--e'
$40 a m; ana $50 p. m. Leave Tybee : ~
a. m. and p. m. ~
Sundays, Tuesdays Wednesdays n
days and Saturdays-Leave Savao,sS, Z II
a. m. and $50 p m. Leave Tybee 1nI,e . 81
m. and p. m. "'4V a.
Connections made at terminal poin,s -,
all trains Northwest, West and SOM, VIII win
Sleeping cars on all night trains Est l.
and Atlanta. '"lhdh
For further information and for soh.,
ules 10 all points beyond our line sJned-
W. G. BREWER, City Ticket ana Pp py 70
enger Agent, 1G Bull street ass
J. c. HALE General Passenger Aeen,
Savannah. Ga. agent
JOHN NJ. EGAN, Vice President
IHEO. ID. KLINE. Gen. superinten5sn.
T. u. HINTON. Traffic Manager