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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-20
GEN. ALGER SHOCKED.
He Says LawtOn's Bravery Was the
Cause of His Death.

DETROIT, Dec. 19.-Ex-Secretary of War
Alger, when told to-day of the death of
General Lawton, was shocked. Speaking of
the general, he said: 81 regard General
Lawton as the greatest soldier that the
late war produced. His loss is terrible
one. 1t is strange that a general should
be killed in action, but it is hardly strange
that General Lawton should meet death at
the head of his troops, for he was the most
fearless man I ever knew. His great
bravery was the cause of his death. The
present military Governor of Cuba, General
Wood, brought General Lawton to my no.
tice. He told me about long chase he and
Lawton had after five renegade Indians
who had crossed the mountains into New
Mexico. Lawton and Wood alone followed
these Indians 2.4OO miles over the noun
tains. That incident is an index to Law
toms intrepidity.''
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-20
Regret at Santiago.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA. Dec. 19.-The re-
port of the death Of Major General Lawton
made a profound impression here, many Of
the officers now in this military depart
ment having served with him. A special
function which had been arranged at the
Officers Club for this evening was post
poned and the flags ON the government
buildings and the American Club were
lowered to halfmast
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-20

ALBANY, N. Y, Dec. 19.-Upon being in
formed of the death of Maj. Gen. Henry
w. Lawton, Governor Roosevelt to-day
paid the following glowing tribute to the
memory of the deceased soldier: 'I feel
most deeply grieved over the death of
General Lawton. AT Santiago, as in the
Philippines, he showed himself of the
ablest generals and one of the most gall
liant soldiers in the entire American army
admired him greatly, and / mourn his
loss as know all the country must"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-20

LONDON. Dec. 19.-The failure of the
London and Northern Bank, linn
tied, comparatively small con-
Germ, was announced to-day. The
directors issued a statement attribut-
ing the failure to the alleged libelous
assertions regarding the bank which have
appeared in the press The banks assets,
according to the directors should fully
cover the liabilities.
The Daily Chronicle. in it's financial ar
ticle, says: 1.-THE fear of large new issue
of consols undoubtedly overhangs the
market. Already the price at which the
government could place them is being dis
cussed. On Monday some leading finan-
cers thought the issue might be made at
95 Un Tuesday 80 seemed more like the
figure at which 91O,OOo,OOO could be sold,
but the government could not put out a
larger amount just now at any figure"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-20

he was perfectly unreserved when he did
speak, and did not have the least bit of
affectation about him. He was as simple
minded as a child. Sometimes he reminded
you Of child in the clearness and SIM
plicity of his remarks. He was not a
seeker after personal glory
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-20
Fire Alarm Company Fails.

NEW YORK, Dec. l9.-The Greater New
York Fire Protective Company. incorpor-
ated under the laws of New Jersey. with
an Office I'm this city, to-day filed an assign
ment. Hugh Bonner. former chief of the
New York fire department. Is the president
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-20

MANILA, Dec. 19-Major General Henry
W. Lawton was killed at San Mateo this
his troops and was shot in the breast. He
died Immediately.
General Lawton left here Monday
night, having returned from his northern
operations last Saturday, to lead the ex-
pedition through Mariquina valley, which
has been an insurgent stronghold through
out the war. The valley has several times
been invaded. but never held by the Amer
leans General Geronomo was supposed to
have there the largest organized force
north of Manila. and General Otis wished
to garrison Mariquina.
The night was one of the worst of the
season. A terrific rain had begun and is
continuing. Accompanied by his staff and
set out at o'clock in advance of the main
force. consisting of the Eleventh Cavalry
and one battalion each of the Twentieth
and Twenty-seventh Infantry, which
started from La Iona at midnight. With
q small escort he led the way through an
almost pathless country. distance of fif-
teen miles over hills and through cane
brake and deep mud. the horses climbing
the rocks and sliding down the hills Be
fore daybreak the command had reached
the head OF the valley.
San Mateo was attacked at o'clock and
in but few casualties on the American
side. apart from the death of General
Lawton. but the attack was difficult because
OF the natural defenses of the town.
General Lawton was walking along the
firing line within 800 yards of a small
sharpshooters' trench. conspicuous in the
big white helmet he always wore and a
light yellow rain coat. He was also easily
distinguishable on account of his COM
manding stature.
The sharpshooters directed several close
shots which clipped the grass near by. His
staff officers called General Lawton's at
tention to the danger he was in, but he
only laughed with his usual contempt fol-
bullets. Suddenly he exclaimed: 'I am
shot, clenched his hands in a desperate
effort to stand erect, and fell into the arms
Of a stafr officer. Orderlies rushed across
the field for surgeons. who dashed up i'm
mediately. but their efforts were useless
The body was taken to a clump of bushes
and laid on stretcher, the familiar white
helmet covering the face of the dead gen.
eraL
Almost at this moment the cheers of the
American troops rushing into San Mated
were mingling with the rifle volIeys Ate,
the fight six stalwart cavalrymen forded
the river TO the town. carrying the litter or
their shoulders. the staff preceding with
the colors and cavalry escort following
The troops filed bareheaded through the
building where General Lawton's bod,
was laid and many a tear fell from tn,
eyes of men who had long followed tn.
intrepid Lawton. The entire command wa.
stricken with grief. as though each mar
had suffered personal loss.
San Mateo lies between a high mountair
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-20
INDIANA HERO KILLED
Gen. Henry w. Lawton Shot by Filipino
BushWhaCker While Directing His Men,

Disregarded Warnings of His Officers, and FearlessIy
Exposed Himself, as He Had Hundreds
of Times Before.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-20

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1o.-The
War Department tonight received
the following official dispatch an
nouncing the killing of Maj. Gen.
Henry w. Lawton, near San Mateo,
Luzon, yesterday morning:
D 'Manila, Dec. 20.-Genera1 II. w.
Lawton, while engaged in driving
the insurgents from the San Mateo
section of country, northeast of
Manila, was killed instantly at $3.50
yesterday morning. A great loss
to us and his country. OTIS"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-12-20
OFFICIAL DISPATCH FROM GENERAL CTS
San Mateo Captured Almost at the Moment
the Warrior Was Laid on StretCIler.

His Body Carried Into the Town by Stalwart Cavalry
men-SorrOw Among His Troops-Law-
tons Marvellous Career.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-30
BIG FIRE AT PHILADELPHIA.

Philadelphia, October 29.-Tne block
bounded by Canal and Second streets and
Germantown avenue, was almost entirely
destroyed by fire today, entailing loss
OF sl55,o00, on which there Ia
partial insurance. Ihs fire is supposed
to have originated in the warehouse OF
Wunderlich Bros, 179 and ISL Canal
street. The Chicago Merchandise com-
pany OF this city. used the building as a
storage houss and the total loss on the
building and contents is estimated at
Sc. .OC0 divided between Wunderlich Bros,
and the merchandise company. Twelve
horses belonging to Wunderlioh Bros.
were burned to death. The flames spread
to Davis Bros railroad spike works, III
tn IN Canal street and this establishment
was completely destroyed. The loss to
Davis Bros. win reach Sl00, ,Oec.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-30
the citizens of Kansas to Brisadisr Ger
sral Funston.
NO TRACE FOUND
Hundreds Searched for Richard M.
Knight who is Lost in the Woods.


uRKcIAL TO TIE rRKsk1
Bemis. October ao.-A. special train
over the Portland g. kumford Falls rail-
road. and one over the Rangeley Lakes
road brought . large party today, TO
search for Richard n. knight, the Booth
bay Harbor youngIman who was lost In
the woods near here. last Tuesday.
There were about 300 In the party.
among them Mr.. Hiram Kicker and q
number Of others from Poland Spring.
A trace about 10 miles In width. ex-
tending from Bemis to the place where
Mr.. Knight and Mr.. Wilson separated In
their quest Of game, was travsrsed. but
no trace Of the missing hunter was
found. 1t 10 generally belivedd that be is
dead.
The reward Of 500. offered by the
young mans fataer to the person who
shall lind him, has been increased BY Mr..
Kicker and others to $500.
Arthur Wilson. Mr.. knights companion
who found his way out of the woods In
safety, has been the most active among
the searohers, and from anxiety and
loss OF sleep he today became 90
thoroughly exhausted that he was taken
to Poland Spring for medical treatment.
His condition Is considered serious.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-30
MAFEKING BOMBARDED.
Bears Demanded Surrender of Town
which Was Refused.

Which Was Refused.
Cope Town, October 30. The following
despatch dated October 20 has been re-
ceiyed from Mateking; "The enemy be-
gan bonn bardment of Mafeking at 7.40
a. M, today, at a range of two miles and
a half, their battery OF three krupp guns
throwing seven pound, nine pound and
twelve pound explosive shells At the
outset the firing was erratic but ultimate
iy the Beers got the range and sent
NUN bar OF shells into the town. Com
paratiyely little damage Was done, con-
vent which had been converted into
hospital being the chief sufferer. This
building was struck three times.
Apparently the Boer ammunition was
inferior. No casualties were sustained
By the British and only one shot was re-
turned. This, however, was SO well
directed as to disable one of tho enemy's
guns.
"After three hours the Beers sent an
envoy to ask this town to prepare for sur
render. Col. Baden Powell, the British
commander, replied in the negative Ihe
shelling was not resumed"
A later despatch from .MafekinR dated
October "a, saysi "The Beers ara In pos
session of the water works aud have cut
OF the supply. This occasions no anxiety
because ample supplies are available In
tanks AMI wells.
"During a sortie this evening. the
British encountered the enemy three
miles OF the north. The Beers had ap-
parently been warned.and returneda our
fire In earnest, with well handled ma
chine gun.
GAS our men had no intention Oh
pressing an attack, they retired imme-
diately.
Commander Sydney Webb was severe
ly wounded and left behind during the
retreat but was afterward rescued by
Trooper Stevens. The conduct ,of our
men was splendid. The enemy's loss
could not be nscertained.
WIRED THANKS TO BoERs.
Durham. October ae.-It Is ofiioiaiiy
announced that Major Donegan, oniet
medical officer Al Glencoe, has wired sns
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-30
(TALK NO. 24.)
ACE.

Glasses are no longer considered
sign of age. That time is past.
Lots of children wear glasses con-
stantly while many old people wear
none at all. Glasses are simply
worn 10 correct defects, or weak
ness of the eyes, no matter what
the age. 1t is true, of course, that
every normal oye ought to have IS
sistance in close work after the
age of forty-five, but normal eyes
are scarce. Every person should
wear lenses just as soon as they
will add to the comfort or whenev-
er it is injurious to do without
them. l will be glad to advise
with you at any time regarding
your eyes. want you to ask mo
fully and freely about them. will
make a careful examination OF
them and will tell yop if you need
glasses. If you do not will tell
YOU that. make no charge for
consultation.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-30

TransvasI state ssorstary, y. X. Rsitz,
at Pretoris, an expression Of thanks on
bshalf of all the British officers and men
in the hospital at Glsnooe. for the sx-
trsme kindness shown them BY the Bcer
officers and men.
The announcement adds that the
wounded are doing well and that none Of
the officers is likely to die.
All the flags are ct half mast today for
the death Of Sir William Penn Symons. /:
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-30
THE WEATHER.

Washington, October 29.-For New
England: Fair Monday; Tuesday fair
except rain on the extreme southeast
coast; fresh northwesterly winds.
Boston, October 29.-Fair Monday I;
fresh westerly winds diminishing In
force and becoming variable; Tuesday
fair, probably followed by rain In the late
afternoon or night; with Winds shifting
20 northeast and probably increasing to
brisk or high.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-30
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT

Portland. Got. 20, 1899. The local
weather bureau records the following;
sA m.-Baromete 29.750; thermome-
ter, 66 8; dew point. Sc; KsL humidity
100; direction of wind, SW; wind veioc-
ity, o. state of weather. cloudy.
SD. barometer. 29.S75; thermome-
ter, 81. s.; dew point AZ; rel. humidity, 81;
direction Of wind, W; wind velocity, a;
state of weather. p. cloudy.
Max. temp. 62; min. temp, 90; mean
temp. t6; max. wind velocity. 10 SW;
precipitation hours, 0.09 In.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-30
SPANISH OFFICERS ExoNERATEI

=
washington, October 29.-The bureau
Of naval Intelligence has made public a
very Interesting document publisher In
the official organ Of the minister OF war at
Madrid and containing the sentence OF the
supreme council In the proceedings insti-
tuted because Of the capitulation Of San.
tiago in the summer Of 1898. The defend
ants named In the proceedings are Jose
Toral Velazquex, general OF division, and
the successor of General Linares In the
command OF the fourth army corps Of
Cuba and other officers.
The defendants named, besides General
Toral are the commanders of the out
lying military posts which were included
In the oapitulation Of Santiago. The
most interesting feature Of the report Is
the raot that the court lays great stress
upon the Importance OF the American
naval forces and declares that without
their 90 operation, 1t would have been
imp ossible for the American forces to
have compelled the surrender Of Santi-
ago. The sentence Of the court concludes
by vindioating General Toral from any
csnsure for this surrender of the city,
stating that he chad used every means Of
defense required by the laws of honor and
duty -as attested by the brilliant battles
sustained from June % to the day of
eapitulation and the many casualties in
geneia ais, commanders, 1nvers ana pri-
Yates dur ing said battles ="
The other defe udants are exonerated,
having acted under the instr uctions Of
their commanding general who in turn,
had the sanction of his home government
for each step taken.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-30
MEATHER OBSERVATIONS.

The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday, Oct 27, taken at .
D, m, meridian time, the observation for
each section being given in. this order;
Temperature, direction of wind, state OF
weather.
Eoston, SO, NV, cldy; New York, o..
NV. cloudy; Philadelphia, o.. N. CLOUDY
Washington. "a, NV. cloudy; Albany. eS'
NV, clear; Buffalo. SO, W, clear; Drtroit,
4s. w, clear; Chicago, 40. W, clear; 81
Paul. 90, q. clear; Huron, LAX. o.
Jacksonville. 20, NE, cloudy.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-30
FUNERAL PARTY REACHES
WASHINGTON.

Washington, October 29.-The funeral
train bearing the remains of the late
General Henry arrived here from New
York at 6. 10 o'clock tonight.
With platoon of light artillerym en- as
escort body was taken to st. Johns
Episcopal church where 1t will lie in
state under guard of honor.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-30
ROAST MUTTON is CHEAP.

Kansas City. Mo-, October 29.-The
sheep pens at the stock yards, covering an
entire block, were dest royed by tire last
evening and eco sheep were oremated.
Four flromen we're seriously injured
by falling walls and one may die. Loss
estimated at $50. 900.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-30
FALLING
HAIR
RESTORED

by warm shampoos with CUrIcURA SOAR, fol-
lowed by light dressings with CuTrcURA, pur-
est Of emollients and greatest Of skin cures.
This treatment will clear the scalp and hair
of crusts, scales, and dandruff, soothe irri-
tated, itching surfaces, stimulate the hair
follicles, supply the roots with energy and
nourishment, and produce luxuriant iustrous
hair with clean, wholesome scalp.
Sold every whore. PorrER ID. Arp C. Cosr sole props
Boston. -" How TO Produce Luxuriant HAIR" frss
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-30
A SWORD FOR Flu NsToN.

Topeka, Kas., October s9.-Elaoorate
preparations are being made for the reoep-
tion to the Goth Kansas regiment which
is due to arrive here on Thursday from
San Francisco. Col William S. Metcalf
will return the regimental colors to Gov.
Stanley and General Hudson will present
the thousand dollar sword purchased by
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-30

were detected putting boulders on the
railway. They confessed that they had
done this by order of the Transvaal author
tiles.
"A war balloon, very small and so
light that two men can hold 1t down
easily and which can ascend 5000 feet, Is
now in use, and the full position Of the
Boer guns has been ascertnned.
The heavy rains have flooded Tugela
river which will prove an effectual bar
rier to any Beers proceeding southwsrd.
"Ths remaining bridges are strongly
guarded"
DESULTRY SKIRAtonlNG
London, October 30.-The special cor
respondent of the Daily Mail at Lady
smith, telegraphing Sunday, de surlbss the
arrival Of the war balloon on Saturday.
IL was welcomed. he said, with wild
dances by the Kaifirs who regard 1t as a
deity. General Whit and General Hunter
both assembled Sunday and thoroughly
reeonnoitersd the enemy's position.
GAN day yesterday" continues the cor
respondent, "desultory skirmishing went
ON along the Newcastle road. The Beers,
probably Free State troops, are trying to
work around to the south Of the camp In
the direction of Pieters Station with q
view of cutting the railway between
Ladysmith and Colenso.
SMALL ENGAGEMENT.
Pietermaritzburg, October 29.-It is
officially announced that the British
troops who left Ladysmith on Friday to
meet the enemy returned yesterday after
as light brush, the Beers retiring on
Elandslsagte.
Disquieting rumors are current regard
ing the Umvoti country, but the official
reports say that all Is quiet there.
MAFEKING REPORTED BURNING.
Pretoria. October 2s. via Lourenzo
--Commandant General Joubert
has left Glencoe for the front A report
has besn received hers that Mafsklng is
burning.
GEN. JOUBERT HAS ARRIVED.
London. October 80. According to the
latest reports from Cape Town, General
Joubsrt has Joined with the Free State
forces, and there has been some outpost
fighting. President Kruger has arrived
at Glencoe. There Is no fresh news from
the western frontier. The mines are still
working at Kimberley where there are
provisions enough to last nine months.
Cecil Rhod.s has mounted and fully
equipped q town guard of 400 men ct a
cost Of Els. 900.
BOERS RAIDING TOWNS.
Cape Town. October 29-Aocording to a
despatch to the Cape Times from Lady
smith, the natl yes say that the Boer loss.
es in the lighting at Reitfontein last
Tuesday, were at least eighty In killed
and 100 In woun ded. The same CORE
spondent says that small Bosr raiding
parties continue their depredations among
the villages and several farms have been
looted. The rains continue and the vol
unteer camp Ia almost flooded.
HOW HUSsARs WE'RE CAPTURED.
Durham, October 2s. II a. m.- The
Natal Mercury has the following from
Ladysmith. ''The Beers have been seer
dragging heavy artillery up Tinta Ingoni
It is expected that they will ADOPT taotlci
similar 10 those they pursued at Dundee
dem nstrating in one direction while at
tacking in another"
The following official account of tn
capture OF tbs squadron Of the 18th hus
sars by the Beers is givcn by Captain
Hardy.
| after the battle at Glencoe thre'
squadrons of the 18th hussars. with
mixim, company Of the Dublin fusiiies
Evening star., 1899-12-07
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= We show the latest effects in En-
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Egyptian, Assyrian, Roman and
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