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The age-herald., 1899-10-24
O'BRIEN'S ACCUSATION
Parnellite Members Heated Words to
 Joseph Chamberlain

London. October 23-During the course of the days proceedings in the house of com mons while the house was discussing the report on the supplementary estimates, Patrick O'Bren, Parnellite member for Kilkenny city, declared that the hands of the British secretary of state for the colon ites Joseph Chamberlain, were as much stained with blood those of any murder CT who ever mounted the scaffold. The sneaker, William Court Gulley, called upon Mir. O'Brien to withdraw his remark, but he refused to do so, whereupon the house, by vote of 316 to 26, resolved to suspend him and he left the house. remarking:
 You had better bring up another army corps unless you want 1t somewhere else.
 The house then adjourned.
The age-herald., 1899-10-24
FROM BRITISH SOURCES
Dr. Leyds Thinks Kruger's Forces Have
 Not Been Defeated

Brussels, October 29.-Dr Leyds, the di- p1omatic representative of the Transvaal in Europe, is quoted in an interview as saying it is difficult to give an opinion on the battles fought at Glencoe and Elands- laagt, as the dispatches all emanate from British sources. He is said to have added:
 My own dispatches have not arrived probably owing to the censorship. In the meanwhile, 1 don't consider the situation as bad for the Boers as made out by the English telegrams, which are intended for the English public and market, and are probably too optimistic The fact that the Boers retired In order to reform later does not imply defeat That is part of their tactics, and does not prove that they have suffered seriously"
The age-herald., 1899-10-24
LOVING CUP FOR BLUE
South Carolinians Will Honor the Brave
 Lieutenant

Columbia, S. C., October 2S.-The people of Marion. S. C.. the home of Lieutenant Vic tor Blue, will Tuesday present the gallant young officer with silver loving cup. Lieu tenant Blue is now at Marion oil ais aa.iey- moon.
 The women of South Carolina have form ed the Patriotic Society of Award of Merit, and the first medal of gallantry will be be- slowed upon Lieutenant Blue for his daring as a scout in Cuba, when he located the Snanish fleet in Santiago harbor and made a map of their anchorage.
The age-herald., 1899-10-24
GERMANS IN TRANSVf A ;
Colonel Schiel Sends Message to Elm
 peror William

Berlin, October 23.-Colonel Sdhiel, the captured leader of the Boers German con- tingent. wired to Emperor William on the outbreak of the war follows: May your majesty be pleased to note that we German volunteers, whether marching to the front fer fighting or falling, have sworn to be loyal to our German kindred here. We bitterly regret that the government cannot exert it's influence in behalf of our interests and protest against the nasty action or England May German blood not How In vain for freedom and justice ana may your maiastv's blessing attend. us German sol diers, whose loyalty will preserve the friendship which your majesty once showed us.''
The age-herald., 1899-10-24
KRUGER, REFRESHMENTS
Paul Does Dot Believe All Tales ol
 Boer Reverses

Philadelphia, October 2S.-Edward Van dusen Paul, who is delegated to represent President Kruker at the international com mercial congress, will not take further part an the proceedings. He left today for Chi caro whence he goes to transact other h,,siness for his government. Mr. Paul in- tended to Grave read a paper before the con- eress. but the state of affairs in South Af- ,,ica called him to other duties. Before leaving for the west he said, speaking of tfle war:
 .sThe news thus far received from South Africa would rather favor the British side of the conflict. but it would be well for
The age-herald., 1899-10-24
Dispatch from JOubert

Pretoria, October 21.-(Delayed in trans mission.)-The Transvaal government re- ceived this morning the following dispatch from Commandant General Joubert: Com mandant Lucas Meyer has had an engage ment at Dundee. He made a plan of cam- paign with Commandant Erasmus by mes senger. Erasmus, however, failed to ap
 pear. It is estimated that the British lost heavily. Our forces suffered, but owing to the mist it has been impossible to get all the details. It is reported that ten of our officers were killed and twenty-five wound-
The age-herald., 1899-10-24
will Watch Operations

Washington October 23.-Coonel Summer, Major Storey, Captain Gibson and Captain Slocllm have been detached to proceed to South Africa and observe and report upon military operations in the Transvaal. Col onel Summer is the military attache to the United States embassy at London; Major Storey is stationed at Governors Island; Captain Gibson is ordnance office sta- toned at Indianapolis, and Captain Slocum, who was United States military attache at Lisbon, is already on his way to Cape t0Wn.
The age-herald., 1899-10-24
'e IN \ VERY TIGHT CORNER Afrikanders Have Also Made As- sault on Dundee. SCHIEL WIRES EMPEROR WILLIAM Edward Vandusen Paul and Dr. Leyds Sceptical as to the Reported Brit ish Successes English Cap
 ture Noted Prisoners
scHIEL WIRES EMPEROR WILLIAM

London, October 23.-The Daily Telegraph has received the following from Lady smith, dated Sunday at 2:10 D. m.
 1.-The Boers, reported to be 5000 strong and under the command of Commandant General Joubet and President Kruger in person, are today attacking Glencoe.
 General Yule, commanding our troops has moved his command back into a better defensive position"
The age-herald., 1899-10-24
Brit sin Wounded Doing Well

London, October 23.-The war office has received the following dispatch from Gen eral George Stewart White, British com- mander in Natal, dated at Ladysmith Camp 4:45 D. m., today: General Yule tele- graphed me yesterday evening that the wounded at Dundee were doing we'll" This dispatch partly relieves the anxiety regard ing Glencoe as the British position has evil dently not been attacked up to last even- ing.
The age-herald., 1899-10-24
Kimberly Needed Aid

London, October 23.-The Daily Mail says it knows that a message was received in London, dated Kimberley, October 19, de- claring, in substance, that the inhabitants of Kimberley desired to draw the attention of the government to the need of speedily sending endorsements there, the town was being surrounded by increasing num- bers of Transvaal and Free State Boers. The matter, according to the Daily Mail, was submitted to the cabinet.
The age-herald., 1899-10-24
Boers Attack Dundee

London, October 23.-The Daily News publishes dispatches from Ladysmith dated Sunday night: "A large force under Com mandant- General Joubert and Command ant Vogan opened fire on Dundee yester- day. The firing was continued today. The result is not known here"
The age-herald., 1899-10-24
nisastrnns iiailroad Wreck

New York, October 23.-At a meeting of the board of directors of the New York Central and Hudson River railroad today authority was given for an increase of s15, GOO in the capital stock of the road, which will make the total capitalization Sll50o0, 600. The additional capital is to be used in the acauiremeM of equipment.
The age-herald., 1899-10-24
Big Ore Contract

Cleveland, O., October 23.-The Bessemer association met today and contracted to deliver 60,OO0 tons of Bessemer ore during the first quarter of next year. The price is said ito be $24 per ton, and the ore Is be- lieved to be for Ohio consumers.
The age-herald., 1899-10-24
Increase in Capital Stock

Wabash, Ind, October 23-As the result of a wreck on the Wabash road four miles west of here tonight Engineer Mosher was instantly killed, Fireman Bloomfield sus- tained fatal injuries and Brakeman Key holds was badly hurt.
The age-herald., 1899-10-24
Distinguished Boer Prisoners

Durham. October 22-(6:sO p. m. Delayed -in transmission)-An official dispatch from Iladysmbth says that about 200 Boer pris- oners have been marched into the town including General Ben VilJoon, General Jan Rock and Colonel Schiel
The age-herald., 1899-10-24
Clevelan i Silent

Princeton, N. J. October 23.-Ex- President Cleveland was asked today for his opinion on affairs in the Transvaal. He said he did not care to say anything now on any public question. l.sA---1Ai.z.4
The age-herald., 1899-10-24
conccrning samoan Affalrs

Washington. October 2S.-The German minister, Mr Won Mumm, and MT. Eliot. the British member of the Samoan com mission, had interviews today separately with Secretary Hay touching Samoan af- fairs. -i
The age-herald., 1899-10-24
LAST PEACE OVERTURE
Otis Gables Account to Officials at
 Washinoton

Washington, October 23.-General Otis ac- count of the last peace overture Is as follows:
 Manila, October 22. "October 20 message received at Angeles under flag of truce expressed desire of hon- orable President Aguinaldo to send com- mission to Manila to arrange difficulties connected with delivery of Spanish prison- CTS and to discuss matters of particular sion accredited by any one other than Gem character. Reply returned that commis- eral Aguinaldo, general in chief of nsur- gent forces could not be recognized or re- ceived. No later correspondence.
 (Signed) OTIS"
The age-herald., 1899-10-24
THE WEATHER.

FAIR ON TUESDAY AND wEDNEs- DAY, WITH LIGHT TO FRESH EAST ERLY WINDS.
The age-herald., 1899-10-24

wHEnE THERE'S A WILL THERE'S A
 H6IIzaA way-to reach the public, and tho way is through The Ase-Herald. Ornament your adyertisement with facts and The Age Herald will do the rest st........... .............
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-19
An Untortunn te Cnps,

The family of Mr.. Prim. at No. $50
Thirty-fourth street. in Orrville. is snitl
to be in distress and in immediate need
OF food. The father and husband has
been ill for some time with rheumatism
and has just recovered sufficiently to
be able to be UP. Three of the six chill
dren are Ill and the mother has been at
tending the father and the children
without doctors advice. not being
able to pay for physician. The poor
woman is distracted and unless friends
go to the family's aid the mo Their may
be driven to her bed, Several persons
have been giving a little food to keep
the unfortunate family from starva-
tons door. but the case is one thai
should receive the attention of some nf
the church societies which have been
able to do great deal Of good in cases
similar to this
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-19
United States Marshal's Sale.

Chesapeake & Ohio Coal Agency
Company VS. steamer James Smith, Jr.,
Eastern District Of Virginia:
I'y virtue Of an order Of sale issued
out Of the United States District Court
for the Eastern District OF Virginia.
on the nth day of September. 1899. 70
ticc is hereby given that l will sell by
public auction. for cash. on
WEDNESDAY,. THE 2OTH DAY Of
Gt.l'Tl'TM lflLR. 1899.
at l O'Clock 2. NJ. on the Berkeley Flats
IN h" port Of Norfolk. the steamer
James Smith. II. her engines. boilers,
machinery. boats. tackle. apparel. APP
nurt"nances and furniture. as she ..ow
Ties
Terms of sale-Cash at time Of sale
or steamer will be resold without fur
;her advertisement.
Tug will leave Hardy's Wharf at 12:45
to attend sale.
MORGAN TREAT,
United states MARSHAL
Ey j. r. West.
Deputy United States Marshal
Whitehead & Hughes
Procturs for Libellant.
9-l3-5t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-19
The Sam Seed Sunk.

About S o'clock Saturday morning
the sloop-scow Sam Seeds, Captain CO.
hoon which loaded with laths at Suf-
folk for Newport News. sprung a leak
and sank near the Sunken barge Rich
mond. She was pulled over on the fiat
opposite the lower wharf of the Suffolk
and Carolina railway, and nov lies in
about one fathom of water. almost en-
tirely submerged. No reason other tina n
excessive leaking can be assigned for
the vessel sinking. as her cargo was Of
the kind that floats.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-19
OPERA HOUSE,
~ Tuesday, Sept. 10

MR.. WALTER WALKER and
MISS MILDRED ST PIERRE,
Supported by Il carefully selected com
pany. in The New York Lyccum Thea
ire success
THE MYSTERIOUS MR. BITC;I.!G ;"
1T may be declared at cnce. and with
out risk, that The Mysterious Mr.
isu.tse' is a go, ana that honors are easy
lei cen the clever authoress and the
y rs With the material for light
re medy. Mrs. Ryley has constructed a
broad three-act farce.'-New York Mail
and Express.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-19
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

Master Horace Epes has returned
home from visit to Baltimore.
Mr. r. G. Balm has returned from a
visit to his home i'm Petersburg.
Miss Lula Smith. of Warwick Court
house, is visiting friends in the city
Mrs. Lula kipps, Of Blacksburg. is
the guest Of Mrs. c. c. Doyle. on 1'hir-
1y-tifth street.
Miss Susie f. Powell. Of Essex our-
ty. is Visiting Mrs. w. M Taylor. on
Twenty-fifth street.
Messrs. J. w. Daugherty and r. W.
Sherman are spending their vacation
at Niagara Falls
Mr. Edward Hanowell who has been
visiting in the city. has returned 10 his
home at 'Bowden's Ferry.
Miss Mary Med. 'Stearnes. who has
been visiting relatives in Southwest
Virginia. has returned.
The Christian Brothers Academy
over the First National Bank upenc /
LOT the school term yesterday
Mr.. Daniel Carmichael has returned
from an extended business and pleasure
trip to Detroit and Cleveland
MIR. Joseph NJ. Thomas has returned
TO the city from pleasant vacation
spent in Baltimore and Philadelphia.
Mrs. r. N. Bridges and children. vii
have been visiting relatives in Seaboard
ana Weldon, n. G.. returned SATURDAY.
MT. Charles +. Cole. Of Danvillc is
In the city. He will open a wholesale
and retail tobacco house on Twenty
eighth street.
Miss SalHe Anderson, OF Davidson.
Va, and Miss Allie Warren OF Ilata
Va. are visiting Miss Chaprcl. az
Twenty seventh. East End
Mr.. D. +. OiNeill, OF the Chesa peakc
& Ohio clerical force. who has been
visiting in Richmond and New York,
has returned to the city.
Miss Edna T. Bradley. Of Richmond,
VINO has been visiting Mrs. Ella Davis,
on Roanoke avenue. for several weeks.
returned home Saturday morning.
iRev. u. T. Wexford Sunday occu-
pied his pulpit at the Casino. which is
now occupied BY the congregation Of
the First Presbyterian church
MI. James ). Ward is i'll at TIL. resi-
dence OF his brother. Mr.. NJ. j. Ward.
on 'TWenty-fifth street. He is suffering
from slight paralytic stroke
The Hampton naval reserves Will 20
on the converted yacht Siren with the
Norfolk reserves to New York to partic-
apate in the celebration in honor Of
Dewey.
Contractor George G. Ware LEFT las,
evening for Baltimore. where he goes
to get estimates on iron and other ma
ferial for a large contract which he is
figuring on.
MT W. +. Epes, who recently went to
Baltimore to have an operation per
formed on his knee. is reported to be
much better. The operation was sue
cesSfui and the physicians in charge
are hopeful Of a rapid recovery.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-19
800 Desirable Residence Lots.

See the handsome residences and aap
~ homes in that neighborhood with
pig yards and surely you will say this
IS the Ear1!rn spot Of Newport News
We will build you a house on two lots
ior 4 small cash payment and monthly
instruments Of the same amount as
you are now paying for rent YOU
San buy FOUR lots THERE: for the
price or ONE LOT above dry dock.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-19
Pleasures for Labor Day.

Walk out to East End and view the
landscape Ger. See that beautiful view
or the river and feel those delightful
breeZes that blow over that beautiful
residence plateau We are grading and
draining with terra Gotta pipe between
chestnut and Oak avenues from Twen..
ty-tourth TO Twentieth streets
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-19
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST OR STOLEN-THREE lea
gle hound puppies. black ana tan.
Liberal reward and no questions
asked If returned to VIM. PARKER,
Gas Twenty third street. 9-l9-ot
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-19
THE PARTIES TO THE ABON
N A,NE>lD ('NT-SIr

-'-h.ii-i' N--NlJ ST.
lake notlce that, pursuant TO de-
cree in the above named cause of sep
ltrber -. 1899. | Shall on the 9th day
OF November 1899, at my office. ii, tn.
SAID city OF Newport News. Va. ut 10
+" clock y. NJ. proceed to enquire into
an" make the statements concerning
the matters mentioned in said decree
ana thereby referred to me as ooc d
me commissioners in ,thancery III tn.
SAID court. Especially concerning,
Isl. me amount. dignity ana ,rinri-
" OF all liens upon those certain lots,
pieces Or parcels CT land described in
the plaintiffs bill, situate at Eewnorr
News, Virginia. anG known ana 1ns,ia-
mated on certain map entitled Map
e. part OF the city Of Newport News,
virginia made by +. f.. Mclean civil
engineer. Il copy Of which was flied in
The Clerks Office Of the County Cou,r
o. warwick county on the 29th day Of
I ,, 1881. by the lot numbers
Fifteen I) TO I>hirty-four (3D both in
elusive: in Block number One Hundr.I
ana Ihlity-Gne I3D and il any such
H'hs eS1st py mortgage or deed Of trust
VIZ" are the grantees or trustees .herr-
in.
- Whether the interests of all par
lieS VIII be promoted by a confirmatino
~ that certain contract Of sale set ,,1r
IN the Plaintiffs bill. by which said lo,s
pieces OF parcels Of land We're contract
ca I" be sold to T.. L. Ford of the city
OF NEWPORT News, Virginia. at the price
OF Sl2o.000 tn the terms set out in said
contracts and whether the conditions
precedent set out therein ana to be. Ser
formed Dy said purchaser have been
luHy complied with. The said commits
sloner will report all the estate real ana
personal. belonging to the said paintiff
ana So held in trust and all the facts;
calculated to show the propriety Of The
sad sale. certifying with his report any
evidence that he may take, either Of his;
own motion or at the request of tlis.
parties in interest. in making up said
account.
3D. Whether any other person Or
persons are interested in the said lots.
Eleces on parcels Of land other than
those who are made parties defendant
10 the Plaintiffs said bill
4th. AND the said commissioner, viii
report as to any other matter which he
may deem pertinent or Which he. may
De specially requested to report by any
party in interest
9. AYLETT AlSHRY,
Commissioner in Chancerv,
Office G. & M Bank Building.
s l9-it-tues
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-19
You Probably

enjoy your home, but if you owned IT,
you would enjoy it all the more. Don't
so on paying rent. and enrich your
landlord Buy home Of your own
BE your own landlord. 1t is very easy.
Let us talk to you about it, It will
cost YOU very little more than the rent
you are paying.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-19

When i is hot. gas range is inli.S-
IanS:lblc, and There is no time in warm
= cnid weather when they are not
u great assistance to the household
There arc many homes now in which
There is no Heed for coal or wood. ana
ne pleasures IF home are increased 10
a great degree. one hundred feet Der
day costing trnce hts. Ought TO 40 The
work of an average family. Can YOU
excel this: Stop and think. Then c:lll
y up and We will tell YOU some things
that Will surprise Won
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-19

We furnish all kinds Of houses from
the mansion to the cottage
j. A. BUXTON & co.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-19

Ladies' invited to attend Grand Mill
merry Opening at Kings. 2902 Wa hing-
ton avenue. next Thursday and Fri
day 9-l!-4:
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-19

FOt7ND-A POINTER DOC; CAN ri;
had by Identifying and paying cost
Of adv, etc. Address. IN" Daily
f'reSs office. 9-l1-3t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-19

The Fall is upon and wish call the attention Of my
carpets and rugs is complete took great care and paus in
selecting them while il New York from the celebrated
Of Bgelow Stinson. Our line Of Arngons, Sekirl and
Smyrna surpassed by Call and be convinced
that No 2S05 contains line ofcarpets that city twice the
size Of this would be proud Of Our Mr.. Tler willing
and ready to show through the line which will
that assortment Styles quality prices are equaled
by few and surpassed by
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-19
For SaIle.

Lots including two corners at River
view on car line, at a bargain for 4
Few days. Call or write fer particulars
BOOMER & BRITTON,
Hampton, Va
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-19

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS. WIZ
CHINA. SIS.
Chesapeake 4 Ohio Grain Elevator
Company .... .......P Plaintiff
Central Trust Company of New York,
Trustee. Ernest Thalmann, Henry
W. O. Edge and Decatur Axt4ll
rustees; Alfre.i NJ. Iioyt and Alex
andcr T.. Orr. Trustees: Cnesapeai1l
X OHIO Hallway Company: Old Do
lnlnlnn Land Company. ana the
holders of the bonds Of said plain,iff
secured by those three certain
mortgages executed by the said
plaintiff and dated respectively July
IS. 1882 October /. 1888 and October
!. 1883. Which said mortgages are
duly recorded and Which said hold
ers of said bonds are made parties
defendants by the general dcscrli,-
tl@h tt parties unknown. Defendants
n t,EJ Af\(,EIrN
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-19
Stockholders Meeting.

Citizens and Marine Bank.
Newport News, Sept. >. 1891
The annual meeting Of the stocllhold !
crs of this bank will be held ut the
banking rooms Tuesday, October 8, 1899,
at l. o'clock.
a-V-td NJ b. VEST Cashier
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-19

w .aN1'EDiMtA NAGER ON SALARY
successful Life Insurance or Building
anu Loan Men preferred. Apply with
references 70 The Gcrmani, InvrS,-
ment Company, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-19

THE CLIPPER. Alpine. made OF
rough felt, very dressy. Co1ors are
mixed grey or brown. Price $500.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-19

DUNLAP OR KNOX SHAPED. Der.
bies. In black or brown. Price $500
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-19

COME AND SEE OUR FINE LINE
OF stationary. We have all the latest
Iln UNI! and STYLES. Our prices are cheap
avenue. 80
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-19

RAILROAD. Flat top Fedora, very
popular for railroading. Colors. blacl
or brown. Price $500.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-19

THE MELVILLE. A:pines, black
brown. condor or peal. Equals any
$500 hat in the city. Price s1.23.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-19
WANTS,

w ANTED-IOUNCi MAN DESIRES
permanent board With private family
on Thirty-third street. Address.
clerk. care DAILY Press. D-19-3t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-19

WANTED-YOLNG MAN. ACCT, 20,
wants place as hotel clerk or in store
experience and best of references
Address, w. T.. care Of Daily Press
9-17-3t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-19

THE PASIIA. The latest Fedora for
the fall. Made with fiat top and beau
tifully trimmed. In condor shade. price
$3.50
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-19

WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED A FULL,
line OF tablets. pencils, States cornpo-
s'tion books and all kinds of school
stationary. Biisoly & BilisoIy 1910
Washington avenue. If
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-19

y THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS. NIR-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-19

WE ARE RECEIVING TWICE
every week fresh supply OF Low
neE bon bons and chocolates. They
are delicious. Bilisoly & Bilisoly, $50
Washington avenue. If
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-19

Call and examine our line OF hats.
which is the largest ever displayed in
the city. We are sole agents for the
celebrated Melville Hats.