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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-14

minions who have as great a weight of
care upon them as General Butler carries
on his shoulders"
General Buffers advance in the direction
of Colenso seems to have actually COM
menced. The military attaches have left
Cape Town to join General Butler. via Dur
ban. General White reports. under date
of Tuesday. Dec. u, that there are thirty
two cases Of enteric fever at Ladysmith.
A dispatch from Frere camp, dated Dec.
II, (morning) says: This morning a union
brigade. consisting of English. Scottish.
Irish and Welsh Fusiliers under General
Barton, with several naval guns. advanced
and took up strong position three miles
from Colenso. meeting with no opposition.
The Beers are still shelling Ladysmith. The
heat is terrific
The latest advices from General Gatacre
show that no anxiety is felt for the safety
of his remaining troops, who have been
Withdrawn to good positions along the rail-
road south of Molteno. 1t is said that
Buschman's hoeck is impregnable. The
Beers decline to furnish the names of the
killed or wounded. They say they buried
the dead and are sending the prisoners to
Bloemfontein. The Boer loss on Saturday
is reported 10 have been four killed and
nine wounded. Probably this is correct as
no genuine attack was made by General
Gatacres troops. who We're completely sur
prised while in column. The British ap-
parently simply rushed up the nearest hill
without orders or knowing where the en-
emy was. 1t aiso appears that the British
were exhausted that they were unable
to accomplish anything. They had been on
the move since a. m. Sunday. travelling
by train, in open trucks, in the broiling
sun, to Molteno- After an hours rest they
proceeded on a long march over the most
difficult unknown country
dispatch from Boer sources says that
Kimberley remained quiet during the bat
tie at Magersfontein.
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WILL AID THE BOERs.
Irish-Americans VIII Soon BE Fight
ing Against Britain.

CLEVELAND, O., Dec. 13.-The Plain
Dealer tomorrow will say: "A party of
twenty-five young Irish-Americans have
left this city to join the Beers in their
fight against Great Britain. At New York
these young men. who are mostly veterans
of the Spansh-American war. will join
about five hundred other Irishmen and the
entire party will sail from New York on
Saturday for Paris. In the latter city the
men will join an Irish regiment being
formed to go to the assistance of the
Beers The recruits from this country
come largely from Chicago, New York,
Boston, Philadelphia. Cleveland and other
cities. Five hundred more Irish-Ameri
cans will follow to Paris in a couple of
weeks Plans have already been made for
the entire regiment Of 1000 to reach the
scene of the fighting. Maj William Glea-
son, one OF the best known Irish-Ameri-
cans in this city, said: This movement
has been on foot among the Irish in Cleve-
land about three weeks. In two weeks an
other party from here will leave for New
ing means mighty blow against England.
All over the country the Irish are now
joining with the Dutch, and the sending
of volunteers to South Africa will be con-
tinued. We have tried to keep this move
ment as quiet as possible.
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HEAVY LOSSES ON both SIDES.
Further Details of Methuen's Reverse
at MagersfOntein,

at MagersfOntein.
NORTH OF MODDER RIVER, Dec. IL
Early yesterday evening the guards of the
Highland Brigade moved from the Modder
river camp. marching in the night in
northeastern direction. The objective
point of the Highlanders was the eastern
spur Of the Boer position. the guards fol-
lowing the bank of the river. while the
Yorkshire Light Infantry moved along the
river side. Just before daybreak the High
landers arrived within two hundred yards
of the Boer intrenchments at the foot of
hill. Unsuspecting that the Beers were in
the vicinity. the British were still march
ing quarter column In close order when
they met fierce fire on the flank and were
forced to retire with heavy loss.
The troops reformed under the shelter
OF some rising ground and bravely held
their position. Later the Gordons arrived
and the troops gradually worked their way
until within 800 yards of the Boer posi-
ton, displaying the greatest gallantry. In
the meanwhile a naval gun at the Modder
river, the howitzer batteries and the horse
artillery opened a terrific fire, enfilading
the trenches and searching every portion
of the Boer position. The Boer guns were
entirely silent In the meanwhile the
Beers on the open ground directly in front
moved with the object of making a flank
attack. But this was frustrated by the
guards and artillery. The Beers renewed
shelling in the evening. but no damage
was done. The British slept on their posi-
ton. 1t is expected there will be a renewal
of the fighting Tomorrow The losses on
both sides were very heavy.
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IN THE BOER ARMY.



West Pointer.
NEW YORK, Dec. 13.--A special from
Poughkeepsie says: Proof that at least
one American soldier is fighting in the Boer
army comes in the story of Duncan N.
Hood. C graduate of West Point. who has
cast his fortunes with the South African
Republic. Direct Information of his pres
ence in the field has been received here.
Young Hood is a son of the famous Cen
attended Riverview Military Academy,
where he was prepared for West Point.
Duncan was adopted by John Morris. of
New Jersey, who educated him. After
graduation Hood travelled through South
America, Central America and Mexico.
Then he resigned his commission as Sec
ond lieutenant and took up the study of
mining engineering in Columbia College.
When the war between the United States
and Spain broke out he promptly dropped
studies and speculation and went at once
to his native State, Louisiana. He was
the first to suggest to President McKin-
ley the idea Of immune regiments for serv-
ice in Cuba, and was called to Washington
to discuss the idea. The result was that
Mr.. Hood was commissioned colonel of one
of the regiments. Last July. after being
mustered out, Colonel Hood returned to
New York and resamed his studies. Then
came the trouble In South Africa and the
young soldier. again dropping mis- books and
putting aside his ambition in civil life,
left for South Africa just before the war
began. Now he has been commissioned in
the Boer army. 1t is believed that he has
already had share or the fighting. Col.
Hood is about thirty years old.
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FOUR RAILWAY MEN KILLED.
Mangled i'm q Collision ON the Jer-
sey Central Railroad.

ALLENTOWN, Pa, Dec. 13.-Passenger
train No. IS on the Jersey Central Railroad
eastbound due here at S:57 this evening,
ran into the rear end of extra coal train
No 42e. also eastbound, opposite Laurys.
Engineer Fred f. Yeomans, Fireman WILL
lam H. Smith and Baggagemaster Thomas
Herth, of the passenger train, all of
Easton. Pa, and Flagman George Ham, of
the coal train, of Bergen, N. J., were buried
in the wreck and killed. The bodies have
not yet been recovered. The wreck caught
fire, and the engine, smoker and baggage
car of the passenger train were burned.
The day coach escaped the flames. The
passengers were severely shaken up, but
none was seriously injured. The coal train
dropped Flagman Ham at Treychler,
where he was picked up by the passenger
engine on which he rode when killed.
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PRETORIA, Dec. 1l.-An official report
says: "a battle at Modder river began
yesterday with cannon firing. heavy fight
ing proceeding from $3.50 o'clock in the
morning until $50 o'clock with cannon,
Maxims and rifles. A bombardment began
at 4:S0 O'Clock and the fighting still con-
t!nues. A balloon has just arisen above
the British position, where IL remained ten
minutes and descended. There were heavy
rains during the night"
At O'Clock this morning another report
was received from Modder river A dis
patch rider brought word that all the Boer
positions had been maintained and that
forty-one British prisoners had been taken.
At $50 O'Clock it was reported that the
heavy cannon fire had somewhat abated
The British are constantly using their bal
loon. The fighting was still going on at
noon
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HIS PRICE WAS $4,000.
Juror Accused of Soliciting Bribe
from Street-RaiIvay Company.

CHICAGO, Dec. 1S.-James McGrath,
juror in the case Of Orenson VS.. the Chi
cago City Railway, was to-day accused in
open court here of having solicited bribe
from the railway claim agent. McGrath.
according to the dramatic charge made by
counsel OF the street-car people. after the
case had been put on trial. sought out WI
liam White at the companys Office and
said he would promise to bring at leas. n
disagreement of the jury II properly fixed
by the defendant company. He claimed he
was In dire need of money. McGrath Is an
engineer. He was allowed to secure an at
torney, and the case, which involves
question Of damages to the amount CT 5000.
was temporarily laid aside to await the
outcome OF the bribery charge.
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with disease. Gen. Packard has for many
years been an active member OF the Pres
byterian Church. He was for years prom
inent member OF the Grand Army and was
one of the stirring speakers In many Of its
meetings. He was also a member OF the In
diana Commandery OF the Loyal Legion
While not an orator in the strictest sense
of the word, General Packard was an
earnest, forceful speaker, and his voice and
figure were familiar on the hustings OF In
diana.
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Armored Train Attacked.

LONDON, Dec. IA special dispatch
from Pretoria, by way of Lourenzo
Marques, says: while the battle OF Ma
gersfontein was progressing the Free State
artillery engaged an amored train along
the railway line toward Belmont.
"Forty-one prisoners belonging to the
first battalion of the Gordon Highlanders
have just traversed Jacobsdal
''In the last attack on Surprise hill three
leading Pretoria townsmen were killed and
several others wounded, causing great sor-
row here
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-14

NEW YORK, Dec l5.-very Rev. DR..
James F. Callaghan, vicar general of the
diocese Of Little Rock, Ark, is dead at St.
vincents Hospital in this city. aged sixty
six years. week ago he came to the hos
pital seriously Ill. Father Callaghan was
secretary to the late Archbishop Purcell.
Of Cincinnati. for more than fifteen years.
After the death of the archbishop Father
Caliaghan came to this city and became
professor Of classics in the convent Of the
Sacred Heart. Later he went TO Arkansas
Mass will be said over the body to-day and
the remains Will be sent TO Cincinnati
where funeral services will take place to-
morrow.
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MAI. GEN. FERRERO.
Soldier Who Was Brevetted for Meri-
tOriOus Services.


tOrious Services.
NEW YORK, Dec. 13.-Maj. Gen. Edward
Ferrero Is dead at his home, In this city,
aged sixty-eight years.
Edward Ferrero was born in Spain of
italian parents. His father was a famous
dancingmaster, and he himself became
teacher of dancing. In 1861 he raised the
Fifty-first New York Regiment. called the
Sheppard Rifles" of which he was made
colonel. He led brigade in Burnsides ex-
pedition to Roanoke island. where his regi-
ment took the first fortified redoubt cap
tured In the war. He also commanded q
brigade at Newbern, under General Reno,
and in 1862 served in Popes Virginia cam
paign. He was in the battles OF South
Mountain and Antietam, and for his brav-
cry in the latter was commissioned briga-
dier general OF volunteers Sept. 19. 1862 He
served at Fredericksburg and vicksburg.
and commanded division at the siege of
Knoxville. He afterward marched the
Ninth Army Corps over the mountains.
without roads and by compass only, to
Cincinnati. He was in command at the
defense of Fort Sanders against the des-
perate assault of Longstreet. In Grants
final campaign. including the siege of Pc
tersburg, he commanded the colored divi-
sion of the Ninth Army Corps, and on Dec.
2, 1884 he was brevetted major general for
bravery and meritorious services"
General Ferrero's death recalls one of the
great scandals of the civil war. At Peters
burg, when a mine was blown up, which
engulfed seven companies OF the Confed-
crates and four cannon. the colored troops
and a brigade of whites were to charge.
But half the men laid down their arms and
refused to charge. The other brigade
$500 strong-advanced until met by a squad
of three hundred Confederates at the cavity
left by the exploded mine. They retreated
without firing single shot Their support
of 1000 white men were trapped in the mine
and slaughtered almost to a man. By the
investigation which was subsequently made
by the court OF inquiry, of which Maj.
Gen. w. s. Hancock was president, the
failure of the assault after the mine ex-
plosion was ascribed in part to Brig. Gen.
Ferrero '-for want of readiness for the as
sault. not going with his troops. but re-
naming in a bomb-proof."
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NEW YORK, Dec. 13.-Col. julius Walker
Adams died at his home in Brooklyn to-
day. aged eighty-seven. He was the pio-
neer engineer OF Brooklyn bridge. In 1862
he was appointed colonel of the Second
Hawkins Zouaves and served under Gen.
Mcclellan He had been in the service OF
the otate OF Indiana, of many railroad
corporations throughout the United States,
and was at one time consulting engineer OF
the city OF New York, and was the author
of many scientific works.
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militia reserve will be sent to join their
respective battalions. and the War Office
intends to order four more battalions Of
militia embodied for permanent duty to-
day
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TORONTO. Dec 1s.-Sir George r. Kirk
patrick. ex-Lieutenant Governor and ex-
speaker OF the House at Ottawa, died to-
day. Sir George had been III for some time.
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Dispatches That show the Rebels
Are Scattering Everywhere.

WASHINGTON, Dec. ls.-General ofia
had some stirring news 70 report to-day
from Manila. his advices going to show
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-14
EXPECT MUCH OF BuLLER.
British Hoping He VIII Soon Relieve
Ladysmith.

LONDON, Dec. 14.-All eyes are now
turned hopefully to General Butler. who.
taking into account the troops with General
White In Ladysmith. las altogether $1,000
men. The Standard says: "At this moment
there must be few men In her Majestys do
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-14
BRITISH MOVED OWl::iI ! DOWN
Part of Gen. Methuen's Army Almost Annihi=
lated at Magersfontein on Monday.

Most Sanguinary Battle of the South African War, the
Loss on Both Sides Being Reported
as Very Heavy.
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FOR HE WAS ALSO THE FINANCIAL
STRENGTH OF THE REBELLION.
Details Of Major March's Remarkable
Pursuit of Aguinaldo Through
wild, Desolate Country.
BATTLE AMONG THE CLOUDS
FILIPINos ROUTED FROM A vER-
TABLE THERMoPYLAE.

Gregorfo Del Pillar Killed While Urg-
Against March's Black Troops.
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SEVERAL NOTED OFFICERS KILLED
Gen. WauChope, Hero of Other Wars, Mar
quis of Winchester and Col. DOWnham

Two Hundred Gordon Highanders Cut to Pieces at One
Point-Boer Trenches Raked-Methuen
Forced to Retire.
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The he Auhou Arrives

The Ke Au Hou, with 4.1l5 bags e.:
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| O'Clock this morning. Purser Clap
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on Kauai awaiting shipment.
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LOCAL 8REVITIES.

The Badger leaves for San F-a-a.. Is
at 10 o'clock this morning.
Two Chinese are held at tn p.rf..
station for entering the ISLANDS VITA
out a permit
The City OF Columbia is bul-E 20
make the start for HOngkong a-a.- IN
about a week.
Senator McFee." in which 2g.- -ad
Marion explain jealousy, Will u= -l.
eye-opener at the Orpheum tCui---
All doubt has vanished a - no
success Of the concert benefit Tor thu
Amateur Orchestra next Tuesdev even
ing.
Several new members hav- Len
added to the membership roll o. ne
WaYerley Club during The Ia-r ..w
days.
Contractor Hoffman who VS. 20
build the Beretania street schooI. -as
had to send to the Coast Tor wo. zrr.n
as there is Il scarcity Of skilled l--er
here.
J. F. CroweH. the accommodating
clerk OF the Deputy MarshaTs a-fr..
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VIII figure in today's baseball .-e-n.a
however.
Inc chinese Consul viii hold q I.-
eeptlon at his residence on Aus.s- u
in honor of the Emperor's b5~-1aav.
The Government band viii - in =
tendance
Malehini, an Old-Iime ofende-. -gag
sentenced TO six months Imprisonment
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man and a bulldog were locked
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\ y German called at the sta.ion-Hg-Iv.,
last evening and offered = reward g'
I'VE dollars to anyone who would 10
turn his daughter, who is MISSING. Ills
description of her was that sh. ,,,e
10 years old and wore q straw ha-.
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charlottesville. Va, Nov. 2S-Import-
ant meetings concerning the Jefferson
Centennial Celebration have been held
during the week. There is no doubt
That this celebration Will be big
success.
MI. George Julian Zolnay, the sculp-
tor, was at the University last Thurs
day. He, of course, visited the library,
where his handsome bust OF Edgar Al
Ian Poe is placed. lie also saw for the
first time, since 1t has been In place, the
group which he modelled for the tym-
panum on the new academic building.
~ beautiful reception was given Tues
day evening at the residence of Prof.
futile In honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Tuttle, of Long Branch.
Senator John w. Daniel was In the
city Tuesday. His son, John w. Daniel.
Jr.. who has been a student in the law
department., has given up his college
course and joined the army as second
lieutenant. He left for the Philippines
Thursday.
Prof. Noah X. Davis, who attended
the Baptist Convention in Richmond,
has returned to the University.
The Mandolin and Glee Club gave n
very successful performance in Public
Hall Friday night.
Thursday night the Law Debating So
ciety held their usual debate. which
ended In a very interesting and learned
debate by Professors Lille and Graves.
The case discussed was one of larceny.
a man went into bank and asked to
have his bank book balanced. The tel
Ter handed him the balanced book
which showed q balance due OF $3.50.
The Gepositor then said he would take
the balance. and the teller handing him
n wad Of bills, said: Here's your $3.50"
The deDositor walked aside and counted
the money and then left the bank, hav-
Ing received and appropriated to his
own use 500 too much. When the mis-
take was discovered he refused TO re-
turn the difference and he was indicted
for larceny. The court acquitted the
prisoner. but the Court of Appeals re-
vcrsed the Supreme Courts decision.
The law faculty then gave their opin-
ion, which proved quito an interesting
one. Profs Lille and Minor contendetl
That it was not larceny. while Pref.
Groves held 1t was larceny.
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Gustle at one-half, and Landlord,

Gustle ut one-half, and Landlord. a
Norfolk boy, at the other.
Lehigh's playing. is OF q rapid and
snappy order, and form their Interior
ence in good Style. Both ends are
strong. But Virginia Is also strong
>herc. with .McGlll ct one end and Lee
Taylor. another Norfolk boy, at the
other. While Lehigh has met with u
number of defeats this year, it must be
remembered the team has been playing
an exceptionally hard schedule. They
nave been taught Princeton's style Of
play to q great extent, their coach be-
ing S. II. Thompson, Jr, Of Prince
toms '97.
Chamberlain, Lehighs captain, Is 81
years of age and weighs 1855 pounds,
height feet 10 inches. lie is a ground
gamer and steady half. The average
weight OF the team is 15S pounds.
Tlle probable lineup OF the team
against Virginia tomorrow is: Scoyil.
left end 1852 pounds, feet 10; Gledhiil.
left tackle, 100 pounds, feet; Payne.
left guard. 175 pounds, feet o; McCar-
thy, center, $50 pounds. feet s: Bray,
right guard, $50 pounds, feet: Ross,
right tackle, 165 pounds. 8 feet S; Gear
heart, right end, 160 pounds. feet 10;
Josaes, quarterback, 1853 pounds; 5 feet
y; Chamberlain. left half, $50 pounds.
feet 10; Lindley, full back. 1872 pounds.
y rect. and Reese, right half, feet lOM,
and 162 pounds.
1T is hoped q large delegation from
Norfolk will attend the game.
~ ball will be given in honor of the
two teams.
Chesapeake and Ohio excursion will
leave Norfolk ut 7:30 n. IN.