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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-28

Wheeling. w. Va. Oct. a6. Baltimore
and Ohio Detective John NJ Short was
wayiaid and beaten by band of young
thugs early yesterday morning. Revenge
is supposed to have been the motive. as
no attempt at robbery was made. Short
will probably die.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-28
ELECTION NOTICE.

An election will be held at the Court
Houte on Tuesday, November 9TH, 1899
for three School Commissioners. one each
from the Third. Fourth and Fifth Wards
Of Martinsburg Independent School Dis
tr;ct, to serve for two years from January
Ist, 1000. BY order Of the Board OF Ed
ucation.
A. T. RUssLER, President.
Io-2T-3t.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-28

WHO IS Women as well as men are
TO made miserable by kidney and
ri Arp bladder trouble. DIR. Kimer's
Swamp Root the great Kidney
remedy promptly cures. AT druggists in
fifty cent and dollar sizes. You may have
a sample bottle by mail free, also PAM
phlet telling all about it. Address, DR..
Kilmer & CO., Binghamton, N. Y.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-28

Graduated sugar has taken drop in
price.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-23
ENTHUSIASM AT CAPE TOWN.
People Left Churches to Read Extra
Editions of the Newspapers.

CAPE TOWN, Oct 22.-The news of Gen
eral French's victory at Elandslaagte has
just been published here. 1t caused great
enthusiasm. The newspapers were quickly
on the streets with special editions and the
people left the churches in order to get the
details of the fighting.
Dispatches received from the front re-
garding the capture of Elandslaagte show t
to have been a brilliant feat Of arms. The
Beers were strongly intrenched and fought
with their wonted bravery. They seized
every opportunity of coming into action and
ran to serve their guns whenever they could
get a chance. Every care and attention are
being given to the Boer wounded. who are
being sent down the country. The Boer
commander, General Jan II. NJ. Kock, who
was taken prisoner, has died of his wounds.
Schiel, former German officer who was
leading a section Of the Beers, was taken
prisoner.
$50 p. m.-The following additional details
from official sources are at hand regarding
the battle: 1.-The Beers, although driven
from their guns, returned again and again
whenever an opportunity occurred. The
high ground near the left of the enemy's
position was occupied at hecommencement
of the action, the British creeping along the
crest anu mdhl0S a WioC NhSuil. Ihc
fantry attack was directed against the right
of the enemy's position. the British coming
quickly into contact with the Beers, who at
that point occupied strong footing. which
they held resolutely until a flank attack was
made by our troops, who advanced with
great dash and, in spite of heavy losses, car
ried the main position with rush just as
the light was failing.
The ground traversed by our troops was
rough and stony, and the capture of the
position was fine feat of arms. The cav
airy Tapped we'll around and inflicted severe
loss on the enemy.
1T was highly important TO strike
severe blow as the Orange Free State forces
are known TO be concentrated northwest of
Ladysmith I'm considerable strength. The
flank attack was galantiy delivered by the
Manchester Regiment, the Gordon High
landers and the Imperial Light Horse. The
front attack was done with splendid spirit
by the Devonshire Regiment. The wounded
are being attended in the principal church
at L.adysmith. which has been converted
into hospital"
IL p. m.-Later dispatches from the front
say that the Boer losses at Elandsaagte
were consi6 1rable, and the British lost about
a hundred men, killed and wounded. A
large number of Beers were captured.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-23
EVACUATION OF vRYBURG.
Police and Volunteers Retired, Fol-
lowed by English Inhabitants.


lowed by English Inhabitants.
vRYBURG, Cape Colony. Oct. 15. delayed
in transmission. There is a great panic
here this morning. The place has not yet
been wrecked, but number OF Dutch who
had been here for nachtmeal fled last night
in pitiful state of fear, declaring that an
attack was imminent. All the wires to the
south have been cut for distance of twen-
ty miles. The loyalists are bitterly COM
planning that the government has not even
instructed the inhabitants as to the atti-
tude which they ought to assume in the
event of a Boer invasion. A British resi-
dent has received a dispatch to the effect
that the premier, Mr.. Schreiner, has ad-
vised that the women and children should be
sent away but before it arrived the last
engine had gone to Kimberley. The town
appears woefully divided in opinion, but
the police and volunteers are preparing for
defense. A deputation has gone to parley
with the Beers. and a meeting has been
held to urge the police to abandon their
resistance.
Later-At o'clock this afternoon the
magistrate announced to a large crowd cf
farmers that the police had decided to re-
tire, that the volunteers would be disbanded
and that any one choosing to accompany
the police might do Immediately on
these refugees retiring the people started at
full gallop to notify the Beers, who are
expected TO enter the town tomorrow.
Major Scott then addressed the police and
volunteers. and, after explaining the situa-
ton, asked those willing to remain and
fight to step forward. Six men responded to
his appeal. The police expressed an opinion
that, although willing to fight, they had no
chance against artillery. Major Scott in
formed the magistrate of this and the police
rode out of town, following the exodus of
townspeople, who were mostly English.
When L left the people were fleeing west
north and south on foot. on horseback and
in vehicles. i gathered that the invaders
had guaranteed protection and good treat
ment to the inhabitants who remained
Just before leaving / heard that looting had
begun, but special constables were being
enrolled to maintain order. Two Boer con-
tingents were then advancing. one from
Brussels and another from Ma ribogo. with
seven nine-pounder guns.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-23
BeIated News from Col. Bnden-POwell,
Who Reports Having Killed 53
Beers at MafekinE.
NO DEFENSE MADE At VRYBURG
MAJOR SCOTT SO CHAGRINED HE
TOOK HIS OWN LIFE.
Barkly West, u Town Near Kimberley,
Also Reported to Have Surren-
dered without a Shot.

LONDON. Oct. 23.-The latest dispatches
received to-day do not indicate any general
incursion of Beers as yet into Bechuana-
land. Along the Orange river everything
seems 10 be quiet From Colesburg, Cape
Colony, it is reported that all the available
burghers of the Orange ESee State have
been sent north and west. On the other
hand. messenger from Aliwal North re-
ports that a large body of Beers Is advanc-
ing toward the Orange river. Refugees are
leaving that town in great numbers daily.
The Beers have mounted Krupp gun on a
bridge commanding the most thickly peo-
pied part.
Advices from Cape Town say that a
wholesome fear of rising In Basutoland
prevents the Beers from invading Cape Col
ony, and that, on the other hand, there is
considerable excitement at Maseru and 9TH
er Basuto stations, arising from native ap-
prehensions Of Boer attacks.
1t appears that colonial news is in some
mysterious way supplied to the Beers, and
that their movements depend largely on
intelligence communicated through natives.
Disquieting information comes from
Herschel and other points in Cape Colony,
where the natives are much excited
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-23
IF HE WINS VICTORIA CROSS.
Miss May GOelet Will Then Marry Wis.,
count CritchtOn.

ST. LOUIS, Mo, Oct. PA copyright
cable dispatch from London to the Post
Dispatch says: "a pretty story is going
the rounds concerning Miss May Goelet and
the handsome Viscount Chrichton, who has
paid her such attention during the last two
seasons. 1t is said he has been promised
her hand and heart If he wins the Victoria
Cross in the Transvaal campaign. whittier
he sailed last Saturday. The Victoria Cross
rates as rather large order, as the oppor-
tunity for gaining it does not often occur.
Still it is considered in Chrichton's favor
that the viscount, being in the Guards. has
20 per cent better chance than an untitled
officer in a line regiment"
Miss May Goelet is the only daughter OF
the late Ogden Goelet, of New York. who
died in Cowes, England, on Aug. z. 1897.
Her mother is a daughter of Mrs. r. T.
Wilson and a sister of Mrs. Cornelius Van
derbit. Miss Goelet is twenty years old,
and in five years she will inherit something
like $2O,0O0,OO0 under her fathers will In
the meantime she has the income of S. 0OO,-
900. She is fair-haired. delicate girl, and
most of her life has been spent abroad. She
made her debut in London in the spring of
1897, and at once became a favorite in So
ciety.
A year ago there was a rumor that Miss
Goelet was engaged to Alexander, Prince of
Teck, but that blew over. Naturally, gossip
has sought TO pair her off with some scion
of the British nobility, to whom fortune
such as hers would be an irresistible fasci-
nation, even without the added attraction
of a young, beautiful and accomplished wife
1t was a matter of common rumor short
time ago that she was engaged to the young
Duke of Manchester, son of a former belle
of New York and Newport, Miss Consuelo
Yznaga. but that story was very promptly
denied. Miss Goelet was one of the brides
maids at the wedding of Miss Consuelo
Vanderbilt and the Duke of Marlborough.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-23
SAFE RETURN OF I0WANS
ARRIVAL OF THE TRANSPORT sENA-
TOR At SAN FRANCISCO.
Did Not Encounter the Full Force OF
the Typhoon-Goid and silver
from the Philippines.

MANILA, Oct. 2, $50 a. m--An Ameri-
can officer wac killed and two men were
wounded by the F1lipinos in an attack on
a launch with General Lawton's expedition
in the Rio chiquita. near San Isidro. The
rebels fired volleys from the shore.
General Otis has replied TO the three
insurgent officials who entered Angeles iast
Friday with a request, made through Gen.
Macarthur, for permission for Filipino
commission, headed by a Filipino major
general. 10 visit General Otis In order TO
discuss peace terms and TO arrange for the
delivery of more American prisoners. that
the desired interview cannot be granted
because the suggested propositions OF the
Filipinos are vague, indefinite and unmili-
tary. and because the Americans must con-
tinue TO decline 10 receive any report OF
the so-called Filipino government.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-23
Estimated by Gen. White, in His Report to the
War Office, at $50 Killed and Wounded
Gallant Charges by the Vict5rs and Desperate Resist
by the Beers = Battle Raging Near
Glencoe--Message from the Queen.

some quarters that the Boers may now sue
for peace. AT least it is considered that all
fears of Dutch rising in the British col
onies may he set aside.
There is much admiration of the bravery
shown by the Beers. The Times says
They are honorable foes and well worthy
our metal. Their sterling qualities ought to
do much to facilitate the ultimate pacifica-
tion of South Africa. That is now the real
end of the war. We have to settle once for
all the question of British supremacy and
to Danish forever the phantom of an Afri-
kander nation
The Daily News. on the contrary, says:
1T Is not at all likely that the two victor
les portend speedy end of the war. The
Beers will fight on, and our army of oc-
cupation must be hurried forward. The
appalling loss of officers and men We have
suffered shows clearly that we have stiff
work before US. The army corps will have
ample work to do
The second British victory, that at
Elandslaagtc, i'm which the British losses.
though heavy, were not out of proportion
to its importance, may be regarded as hav-
ing completely demoralized the well laid
but ineffectively executed plans of the
Beers. In the opinion of military critics,
it will tend to bring the war to a speedy
conclusion.
THREATENED AT MANY POINTS.
General White, it is hoped, may have been
able by this time to relieve Major Yue at
General Jouberts column. as General Sy-
mons and General French have already
done with the others. There is still to be
guarded against a possible raid from the
Drakenburg rand by Free State troops or
from vryheid through Zululand The Brit
ish plan will, therefore, to a great extent
be still to remain on the defensive, as Sir
George White has an extended front,
threatendi at many points, to protect.
The British transports Pavonia and Malta
sailed this afternoon from Southampton
corps. There was a renewal of the scenes
of enthusiasm that marked the departure
of the Guards yesterday. Enormous crowds
gathered at the quay to witness the en-
barkation.
The transports that were due to sail last
evening and this evening from Woowich
and Tilbury were detained I'm consequence
of the heavy fog that has enveloped the
London district for forty-eight hours, seri-
ously impeding the embarkation of troops
1t is expected that they will leave to-mor-
row.
The departure OF the last battalions of the
Coldstream Guards from Waterloo Station
to-day was attended by great crowds, al
though the fog was so dense that from the
sidewalks the troops could scarcely be SEEN
Although the fund opened by the lord
mayor, Sir John Moore, for the Transvaal
refugees has already reached 9l35, 200. his
Royal Highness the Prince of Wales and his
Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge
chairman of the patriotic relief fund have
addressed petitions TO the lord mayor TO
open a fund for the widows and or
phans of heroes of the war. This will be
opened tomorrow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-23

LONDON, Sept. 22.-Dispatches
from Glencoe and Cape Town re-
ceived this morning say that an.
other battle was in progress on
Sunday. From Glencoe comes the
news that heavy firing was in
progress to the northwest of the
camp. From Cape Town comes
the following:
So o'clock Sunday afternoon
1t is now definitely known that
Glencoe was attacked yesterday by
the Boer northern column. Our
forces are intrenched in a good
position. The situation there is
not yet fully cleared up.
40 p. NIT is reported here
from Glencoe that the Boer force
under Commandment Gen. Joubert
has attacked, or is about to attack
the British intrenched position at
Glencoe.
10 p. ma dispatch has just
arrived announcing that the Beers
are shelling Dundee, east of Glen
coe, at long range, but their fire is
ineffective. 1t is believed that the
railway between Ladysmith and
Glencoe has been repaired"
According to a special dispatch
from Glencoe Camp the British
cavalry, while pursuing the de-
feated Beers, were engaged by a
strong force of the enemy on the
north road. Firing is now in prog
,ress.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-23
MAJ. GUY HOWARD KILLED.
Son Of Gen. O. q. Howard Slain I'm the
Philippines.

OMAHA, Neb.. Oct. PA special cable
gram was received here to-day announcing
the death i'm the Philippines Saturday Of
Major Guy Howard son Of Gen. O. o. How
ard. The cablegram. dated Saturday. was
received by Judge ]. M Woolworth. father
in-law of Major Howard. and read as fol-
lows: Guy Howard killed in action to-
day.
Major Howard was well known In Omaha.
being on his fathers staff when the latter
was stationed here. He was married I'm this
city fifteen years ago 20 Miss Woolworth
and the nuptials were notable society
function. Mrs. Howard resides here with
her three children.
BURLINGTON, VT, Oct z.-Maj- Gen.
o. O. Howard received a message this
afternoon announcing that his eldest son,
Col. Guy Howard. had been killed I'm action
in the Philippines Saturday afternoon. Col.
Howard for five years resided In this city,
being the constructing Quartermaster at
Fort Ethan Allen. During the war with
Spain he held several important positions
I'm the quartermaster's department, and he
was on General Young's staff when killed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-23

preaching the enemy's position. was shelled
by the Beers. Our artillery was at once
brought up and drove the Beers from their
guns. making series of brilliant dashes
into the valley and UP the successive heights
to get nearer the Beers main position
Thrice were the Boer batteries on the way
silenced by our artillery. although the Beers
fought with great pluck and determination
returning each time our guns moved and
raining shrapneI and Maxim bullets against
our advance.
At o'clock a tremendous artillery duel
was in progress. Two Boer guns, splendidy
placed. were stubbornly fought for two
hours and a quarter. while mounted Beers
endeavored to come into contact with
men on the left and on the right.
Then at els p. m. the Devonshire regi-
mert half the Gordon Highlanders, half the
Manchester regiment and the Imperial Light
Horse advanced on the position and stormed
the enemys front. bayonet charge was
sounded as the roar of artillery on both
Devonshres leading. made a superb dash
against the main body of the Beers, un-
daunted by facing fearful fire. Twice were
they checked by the terrible fusllade. Once
the advance quivered for moment, but
then with ringing, roaring cheers, the
whole of our force hurled it
self forward like an avalanche and swept
over the kopjes, bayoneting the broken
enemy in all directions. The Beers were
overwhelmed and astounded. They paused,
then retreated, then raised the white flag
and surrendered Two or three hundred broke
and ran, pursued by the Fifth Lancers. who
charged through and through them.
OVER 400 BoERs KILLED.
1t was quite dark by this time, but the
slaughter must have been great The Cor
don Highlanders say the storming of Dargia
ridge was mere child's play compared with
this attack The Boer loss must have been
heavy The best estimates place it at cer-
tainly over four hundred killed. One of the
captured Beers told me that If he had
known English soldiers could shoot as our
men did he would never have come. Another
Boer said he knew he was fighting for a
lost cause. Yet third expressed surprise
that he had to shoot at men wearing
khaki He was terribly detected. He had
been told to shoot at men with red coats
and white collars, and he saw none. His
impression seemed to be that the men who
fought against him were not Englishmen.
A heavy rain, heavier than 1 had ever
seen, fell immedia tely after the battle. max
ing a piteous scene on the battlefield,
where many wounded were lying.
The Devonshire Regiment captured three
Boer flags.
Commandant De Meellon, of Johannes
burg was taken prisoner.
1t is reported that Piet Joubert. who was
wounded and. captured, has succumbed to
his wounds.
A buger boy of the Fifth Lancers. only
fourteen years old, shot three Beers with
his revolver. On returning after the fight
he was carried shoulder high around the
camp.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-23
DEARLY BOUGHT SUCCESS.
Queen Victoria Says Her Heart Blecds
for Friends of the Fallen.

LONDON. Oct. 22-The secretary of state
for war. the Marquis of Lansdowne. has
received the following message from the
Queen, dated to-day, at Balmoral Castle:
MY heart bleeds for these dreadful losses
fear. very dearly bought Would you con-
vey my warmest and heartfelt sympathy
with the near relatives of the fallen and
wounded. and my admiration of the con-
duct OF those they have lost? V, r. L."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-23
KIMBERLEY's INVESTMENT.
Beers Still i'm Strong Position Near
SpytfOntein-Suicid of an officer.

KIMBERLEY, Oct. 20. (By dispatch rider
from Orange River.)-This is the sixth day
of Kimberley's investment by the enemy.
An armored train went out yesterday, and
found the Beers still in the direction of
Spytfontein. Their position is believed TO
be strong.
Two dispatch riders to Mafeking, Mr.. Sta
peton and Mr.. Harding, were captured by
Beers on Oct. 10
Assistant Commander Scott shot himself
at Seluc. heart-broken at his inability to de-
fend Vryburg, whose inhabitants are dis
loyal and treacherous.
More spies have arrived.
Two Englishmen who had been impressed
by the Beers escaped last evening, and have
just arrived here.
The local tradesmen are proving their 10y
atty by agreement TO keep down the price
of foodStuffs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-23

Graphic Description OF the ROut Of
the Beers Last Friday.

LONDON, Oct. ga correspondent in
Glencoe Camp, telegraphing on Oct. 20 and
describing the lighting that followed the
first engagement in the Boer attack on the
British position that day. says:
1T was after the battle was renewed,
following the lull that ensued on the sharp
cannonading of the British. which silenced
the guns Of the Beers on Smiths hill, that
our casualties began. The Indian hospital
corps of coolies. under Major Donegan, OF
the Eighth Hussars, ran out. keeping in the
rear of the advancing infantry and artil-
lery that golloped from the second position
through the town. amid the cheers of the
citizens.
''At this point the Beers became erratic.
Our artillery was firing on the hin where
the Beers were stationed In great numbers.
1Consiune.I seann1 D-~a1
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-23

LONDON, Oct. 22.-Despite the fog, the
London ncwsboys to-day found ready sale
for the newspaper extras announcing the
continued victories in South. Africa. The
losses in killed and wounded were the SUBJ
ject of pulpit references in all the churches.
especially the Catholic churches. owing to
the disasters that befen the Irish Fusileers
The vicinity of the War Office was crowd
ed all day by anxious inquirers for the
latest information. The greatest anxiety
and suspense existed regarding the losses at
Elandslaagte and as 10 the fate of the Hus-
sars who pursued the Beers from Glencoe.
Among the callers at the War Office were:
Lord Chief Justice of Ireland Sir Peter
o'Brien, who called 10 inquire for particu-
lars as TO the Irish troops; Baron Mac
Naghton. Lord Stanley. Lord George Ham,
ilton. secretary of state for India; Mrs.
Hammersley. whose husband was wounded
at Glencoe; Joseph Chamberlain. Arthur ].
Balfour. Lady Randolph Churchill and other
well-known society women.
Typewriter copies of reports of General
Sir George Stewart White were posted on
bulletin boards or read TO the crowds amid
much enthusiasm. while the additions to the
list OF killed and wounded at Glencoe were
received with manifestations of personal be-
reavement.
The stream Of callers at the War Office
showed little diminution as the evening ad-
vanced Everybody was gratified to read
the kindly message from the Queen and
disappointed at the absence Of news FROM
Glencoe. many arguing that communication
must be cut of, as otherwise there would be
at least some further intelligence as to the
condition OF General Symons. who. accord
ing to an unconhrmed report, died yesterday
of his wounds
MAY SUE FOR PEACE.
There is no longer any apprehension of
even the expected initial success OF the
Beers. The two victories already gained
by the British must have completely dis
illusioned them OF the idea they had gained
through the Majuba affair. and looking 10
the statements already circulated that Pres
ident Kruger himself was opposed to send
Ing the ultimatum. there Is speculation In