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The age-herald., 1899-10-13
ENGLISH WANT WAR.
Jingoes Break Up Peace Meeting and
 Take Possession.

London, October 13.-Although a consid- erable minority of the English public re- gard the war with grave misgvings, 1t is practically impossible for this feeling to get voice at the present juncture. An at tempt toward organizing a peace and ar bitration association to hold a meeting at Bristol last evening occasioned an extra ordinary scene. Directly the doors were opened the jingoes crowded into the hall sang patriotic songs, waved Union Jacks and refused any hearing to the peace ora- tors, finally taking possession of the plat form and passing vote of confidence in the government.
 adopted a vote of want of confidence in ative in the house of commons, because he recently attacked the policy of MT. Cham berlain and the government.
 The Duke of Marlborough addressed mass meeting at Oldham. In his speech the duke justified the policy of the govern ment, which he declared had not been driv- en into war by over exerted enthusiasm or unwise legislation MT. Winston Churchill who spoke at the same meeting, said he felt no animosity toward the Boers in con- nection with Majuba Hill. We were worsted," said MT. Churchill, fin a fair fight, and I hope there will be no cant about averaging Majuba Hill. The govern inent throughout has displayed admirable patience, but there is ample evidence of the existence of deliberate conspiracy against British supremacy and they have been practicing patience on top of a pow der magazine"
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
KRUGER FAITHFUL.
The Boer President Declines to Leave
 Pretoria

London, October 12.-President Kruger is credited with declining to quit Pretoria, declaring that Like a faithful captain, I will remain on the bridge whether the ship rides safely into the harbor or goes down into the deep"
 Harry Escombe, former prime minister of Natal, was among the last to leave Charles town. He still doubts whether the Boers will move into Natal
 Mir. Conyngham Greene, when bidding farewell to the Transvaal government, mentioned the case of the Englishman, Robertson, who is imprisoned at Pretoria, or charge of attempting to radse recruits at Johannesburg. for the Natal light horse. His friends are seriously concerned for his safety, and have applied to the Amerl- can consul on his behalf.
 In reply to the formal inquiry of Sir AL fred Milner, governor of Cape Colony and British high commissioner in South Africa, President Steyn, of the Orange Free State, announced that the State will make com- mon cause with the Transvaal.
 The home preparations for war are grow ing apace. The reservists are responding more actively to the proclamation ordering their mobiliza tion, and the government has engaged more troops.
 In military circles no apprehension is felt at any of the movements yet reported on the part of the Boers.
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
GERMANY UNFRIENDLY.
Claimed That Teutons Would Be Glad
 to See Boers Triumph.

London, October 12.-It is now definitely known that the British government sent no final proposals to Pretoria. The Trans vaal's uHimatum forestalled that inten- tion. So far. as news received thus far shows no shot has yet been fired. The evacuated district between Charlestown and Newcastle, Natal, has an area of 25O square miles and consists chiefly of hilly moor land, sparsely populated.
 The Jacobsdal commander of the Free State Boers is marching on the Modder river.
 There is no abatement in the anti-ENglish feeling on the continent. The Times Berlin correspondent declares that the German nation, as whole, Is unfriendly to Eng land, and that there would be rejoicing on all sides if England should suffer disaster, just as the people were ready to rejoice had America suffered defeat at the hands of Spain. Advices from Vienna report that at an anti-Semitic meeting there Burgo- master Luger included both the United States and England in a charge of ruthless ness and thirst for gold, especially criticis- ing America in her economic dealings with Europe.
 Herr Luger, in the course of his speech, paid homage to the patriotism and love of liberty displayed by the Boers.
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
THE NEW ORLEANS
Cruiser is Dry Booked at New York
 Navy Yard

New York, October 12.@The cruiser New Orleans went into dry dock at the navy yard, and 1t was said on board that 1t would take all of two months to put her in good condition, though it is said 1t Is pro posed to have her ready for sea in ten days.
 Much fault has been found with the snip, and the crew say the accommodations on board are the worst in the navy. The in- spection made by Rear Admiral Frederick Rodgers and others of the board or inspec- ton and survey revealed that the four boilers are in a very bad state; that some of the copper keel plates have been torn eff and that the evaporating and distilllng machinery and the condensers are In bad condition. Her white paint is being scraped off, and it is said she will be painted lead color. Since the ship reached this port over thirty men have deserted. Of the 100 Who deserted while the ship was lying at the navy yard, seventy returned when they learned that those having to serve only two years or less would be transferred to some other ship.
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
THE BOERS ALREADY ACTIVE Reported to Have Seized Alberti- na and Demanded Keys.
  FIVE SIMULTANEOUS INvASI0NS
Excitement Intense at Ladysmith and Troops Are Ready to Move on Mo- ment Notice Documents In-
 eliminating Are Destroyed
Johannesburg, October 12.-War was de- clared yesterday. The formal declaration occurred at 10 o'clock this morning.

Vryburg, Cape Colony, October 12.-After- noon.-A body of Boers have cut the border fence, advanced to the railway and cut the telegraph wires TWO thousand Boers are now occupying the railway line.
 london, October 12-Following is the text of the British reply to the Boer ult- matum:
 .,Chamberlain to Miner, High Minister,
 Sent at 1O:45 p. m., October 10, 1899:
 "Her majesty's government has received with great regret the peremptory demands of the South African Republic, conveyed In your telegram of October g. You will in- form the government of the South African Republic in reply that the conditions de- manded by the government of the South African Republic are such as her majectys s government deems 1t impossible to discuss" :"
 At the cabinet meeting at noon today it was evident that something was on foot. Judging from present appearances, the Boers are preparing for a simultaneous in- vasion at five different points-Laing's Nek, Kimberley, Vryburg, .Mafeking and Lo- bats Therefore, it is almost impossible to guess the plan of campaign.
 A disptacn from Durban, dated Thursday morning at o'clock, announces that the Boers seized Albertina station and de- nanded the keys, which were delivered to them by the station master, who reached Ladysmith on a trolley car. The excite ment at Ladysmith is increasing, and the troops are ready ito act at moments mo- tice.
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
THE YACHTING WORLD
English Paper Gives Its Views of Com
 ison Between Boats

London, October 12.-The Yachting World says today, with reference to the interna- tional race for the Americas cup; ''rhere are three points regarding which the mind of the public is now satisfied. The Colum- bia is no match for the Shamrock in light weather; the Americans are stretching somewhat in the Columbia's favor in re- spect to racing daily and the criticism of Captain Barr, the Columbia's skipper, forms the only jarring note in what so far has been a most harmonious contest, for 1t is evident this Is no fault of Barr that the Columbia will not travel"
 The Yachtsman, discussing the time limit, says that while no notifications appear possible, 1t is to be regretted that the races have not been started at an earlier hour, when wind and weather conditions, so far as experience indicates, were calculated to insure finish.
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
AFRICAN FREIGHT RATES
Advance Due to Chartering of Steamers
 by Great Britain

New York, October 12.-According to ocean freight agents in the produce ex- change, African freight rates have advanc- ed on an average of five shillings a ton. This increase is due to the fact that the English government has chartered about eighty steamships More than one-half of these were used in the Atlantic trade.
 The latest steamship said to have been chartered by the English government is the British Princess, owned by the Wilson & Furness Leyland combination. Agents say that they will not know what boats have been taken until the steamships are ready to leave the other side of the water. Then they will be notified that the vessels have been taken. Within the last few weeks ocean freight rates are said to have ad- vanced 25 to 30 per cent.
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
GREENE'S PASSPORTS
British Agent at Cape Town Instructed
 to Leave

Cape Town, October 12.-The reply of the ultimatum is published here. It was ac- companied by instructions to Conyngham Greene, British diplomatic agent at Pre- toria, to ask for his passports. The reply was publicly read by magistrate at the evening parade of the town guehre, and evoked loyal and enthusiastic demonstra- tions.
 Cecil Rhodes has arrived at Kimberly.
 panic has broken out at Vryburg, and refugees from the Transvaal declare that a large force of Boers was advancing on the town. The rumor that Newcastle had been occupied by the Boers is without con- firmation. MT. Hoymeyer and other prom inent members of the Afrikander bund have issued circular appealing for sub scriptfons for the relief of the widows and families of burghers killed in the Trans vaal.
 The position of the Orange Free State at the present juncture is peculiar. While the Transvaal has virtually declared war, technically Great Britain and the Free State are on friendly terms. It Is alleged that the Free State Boers have been en- deavoring to induce the Basutes to cross the Caledon river and consent to con- ference in the belief that they favor the Transvaal, but 1t is understood that the Basutes ridicule the idea. At a late meet ang of the paramount chiefs of the tribes with the resident commissioner of Marsu, the chief was most pointed in assuring the most firm loyalty of the Basutes, and al- though pleasant words may have been ex- changed the authorities are confident that an alliance between the Boers and Basutes is impossible
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
Conference of Arohblshops

Washington, October 12.-The annual con- ference of the arch bishops of the United States was held today at the Catholic uni versity. An but three of the clergy of that rank attended, the absentees being Archbishops Feehan, of Chicago; Hennes- sey, of Dubuque, la, and Chappelle, of New Orleans. Contrary to expectation, the question of the confiscation of the Catholic churches in the Philippines was not brought up. This and other Philippine issues, it was explained, are within the jurisdiction of Archbishop Chappelle, and all matters affecting those islands must go to him.
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
MOBS IN CUBA
 CAUSING TROUBLE General Wilson Places GuaFe Oyer Store
 keepers House. FATHER ABELLA ATTACKED Brooke Formally Prohibits Bull and
 Cock Fighting. A PENALTY OF $500 IS PROVIDED Said There Is No Need to Fear That United States Can Get All
 Sugar Needed from
 Her Islands.
A PENALTY OF $500 IS PROVIDED

Havana, October 1a.-At Matanzas the house of a storekeeper named Castella was mobbed by over hundred persons, some of whom waved Cuban and American flags. Castella made complaint at the Spanish club. and General Wilson, the military gov- ernor, ordered a guard to be placed over the house.
 In Aiquisar a mob of about 200 went to the house of Father Abella, the parish priest, and demanded that he leave town, with the alternative of being iynched. The priest Fastened the doors and refused to leave his home. It is said that he was bit ter against the Cubans during the war. An attempt was also made to lynch former guerrilla, but the man succeeded in making his escape.
 situation Becoming Serious
 E1 Ddario de la Marina says edftorially today that the situation at Guanajay is daily becoming more serious, and that it will soon be unsafe for a Spaniard to re- main in the town
 The rural guard at Artemisa and Sandi- ego da los Banos have gone on the street and say they will refuse to perform their duties unless they shall have received their arrears of pay.
 Governor Brooke has issued an order for mally prohibiting bull fighting and cock fighting. The order provides a penalty of $500 for an infringement of the bull fight ing prohibition. It is reported in various paper tfat Senor Sagrario, the Spanish consul general, has withdrawn the objec- tions he made to the local authorities re- garding the order of Mayor Laoste, pro- hibiting the flying of the Spanish flag, pre- ferring to leave the matter to be settled through diplomatic channels. It is said today there is no need to fear that the United States can get all the su- American sugar islands The most that Porto Rico can produce is 100000 tons. Sugar Statistics Hawaii could not produce 450,000 tons. The Philippines are as yet unconquered. and moreover they are twenty-five days distant Hawaii, counting the freight by sea to San Francisco and the railroad freight to the eastern coast, could not compete with the eastern sugar growers, which takes only five days to reach New York The annual consumption of sugar
 in the United States is not less than 2,00O,- GOO tons, and it is steadily increasing.
 If we take away the 550,00O tons supplied by Hawaii and Porto Rico, there is bal ance of about GOO tons to be obtained from Louisiana and the Philippines. Louisi- ana supplies only 2o0,00O tons, which she will not be able to increase on account of the lowering of prices caused by allowing Hawaiian and Philippine sugar to enter the United States market Therefore the Americans will be compelled to apply to Cuba.
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
DEWEY'S JEWEL
Gift to the Admiral from His Native
 State

Montpelier, Vt, October 12.-The jewel presented to Dewey by the state of Yer mont is beautifully designed, the top bar supporting rising sun, which holds in each tip two diamonds, making four stars, the emblem of the admiral's rank. Below, held by ribbon, is a shield, on which Is a like ness of the admiral, surrounded by eighteen diamonds. In relief on the shield is an an ohor with a repres entaadon of the flagship Olympia on the stock Below is a wreath with Vermont's coat-of-arms. The bot tom bar bears in raised letters the words: "Welcome Home.'
 Tonight Admiral Dewey witnessed fine display of fireworks near his old home, but about 10 o'clock he returned to his sleeper and retired. At midnight his was at tached to special train and taken to Nortnfield.
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
HEAD ELECTED
Entire Democratic Ticket Victorious in
 Nashville

Nashville, Tenn, October 12.-Hon. J. M. Head was elecetd mayor of Nashille today, the entire straight democratic ticket being victorious. The result was foregone con- clusion and but a light vote was boiled, MT Head leading the ticket with 6046 votes. Nat F. Dortch, Alexander G. Fite and George w. Stainback compose the board of public works.
 Under the new city charter the mayors powers are materially extended and as he has the city council with him, number of promised reforms in city affairs are looked for. The officials chosen are: Mayor, James M. Head; city attorney, Edwin A. Price; comptroller H. J. Cheney; treasurer, Charles M McCabe; tax assessor, Roger Eastman; city judge, J. s. Buchanan; mar shal, Bud Morley.
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
SHIFTING POLICY
Boers Have Been Led to Distrust Eng
 lands Intentions

London, October 12.-Leonard Henry Courtney, the liberal member of parliament for the Bodmin division of Cornwall ad- dressing his constituents at Liskeard, was frequently interrupted. MT. Courtney lamented the failure of the principles enun- ciated at The Hague, and in lengthy criti- eism of the governments policy declared that .Our policy has been of shifting character, causing the Boers to distrust us."
 He said he did not believe the prevalent idea that there was a conspiracy to expel the British from South Africa, and he re-
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
BANK OF ENGLAND.
Statement Shows 462,OOO Ponnds In
 crease in Reserve.

London, October 12.-The weekly state ment of the Bank of England shows:
 Total reserve increased f462,O00; circula- tion decreased a397,0O0; bullion increased e65, ,790; other securities decreased 9513 900; other deposits increased e3,591,OO0; public deposits decreased a355s, ,OOO; notes, reserve, increased a579OOO; government securities increased f76,000.
 The proportion of the Bank of England reserve to liability is 40.35 per cent; last week it was 39.36 per cent. Rate of discount unchanged at per cent.
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
THE BOER REPUBLIC HAS FORMALLY
 DECLARED WAR AGAINST ENGLAND
Chambedans Reply to Dom Paul. Notfes the President That
 Great Britain NH Not Consider His Demands,

gretted the Boer utimatum, but said he was unable, honestly, to condemn 1t.
 After his speech Mir. Courtney was hec- tored by hostile demonstrations. A vote of confidence was moved, but was met by an amendment which was adopted by d large majority, expressing regret that MT. Courtney should be at variance with the governments poEcy and expressing com p.ete confidence in Lord Salisbury.
 MT. Courtney, after the passage of this resolution, said it was time he had encoun- tered a hostile vote and admitted it's gray ity and seriousness
 The audience then sang, Rule, Britain nia.'
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
BILLINGHURsT AMBITIOUS
Former Vice-President of Peru Would
 be Chief Executive

Lima, Peru, via Galveston, Tex, October 12-The government publishes a dispatch from the Peruvian consul at Iquique, Chilli, saying that a newspaper there declares that G. E. Billinghurst, former first vice president of Peru, has cabled to his politi- cal friends that the revolutionary move ment will be continued with greater vigor than ever, supported and directed by him.
 No such attempt, however In the opinion of well-informed persons here, can succeed, as the people are opposed to revolutionary agitation and desire peace and order.
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
EARTHQUAKE IN ORIENT
Deals Out Death to Many Thousand
 Persons as Usual

Amsterdam, October 12.-A dispatch to the Mandelsblad from Batavia, capital of the Netherland, Indies, Java says that a violent earthquake has visited the south side of the island of Ceram, next to the largest of the Moluceas, between Booroo and Papua, completely destroying the town of Amhei and killing, it is estimated, some 1000 people, as well as injuring some 300 others.
 The dispatch says that details of the dis aster have not yet been obtained.
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
SCHWANS EXPEDITION ACCOMPL|SHES
 ITS OBJECT AND RETURNS VICTORIOUS
Rebels Were Surprised at Invasion of Their Immense %amps
 by United States Troops During Wet Season.

ficlal to tally with bank examiner, who shall gather facts about corporations which can be used for the benefit of the government, and conservative restriction of immigration. Senator Kyle added:
 we have found that there are organized societies in Europe that furnish funds to undesirable persons with which to come to America. We have information on this point. both pertinent and astonishing. We have become satisfied that the testimony of an Interests before the commission that the prevailing opinion in the country IS that the trust has come to stay
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
PRACTICALLY COMPLETED
Task of Recruiting Volonteer Army fo
 the Philippines

Washington, October 12.-The task of re- cruiting the volunteer army for the Philip pines is practically completed It was an- nounced at the war department today that all the regiments have been filled except one of the additional colored regiments. the Forty ninth, which needs less than 300 men. These will be secured within forty eight hours,
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
sTEYN'S PROCLAMATION.
President of Orange Free State Scores
 Great Britain.

Cape Town, October 12-President Steyn. of the Orange Free State, has issued proclamation to the Free State burghers, in which he says:
 ''Our sister republic is about to be at tackled by an interruptions enemy, who has long looked for pretext to annihilate the Afrikanders. Our people are bound to
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The age-herald., 1899-10-13
wilI Erect a Memorial

Athens, Ga., October 12.-At today's ses- sion 6i the GeorS-a division of the United Daughters of the Confcderaey, now in con- ference, it was decided to erect a Winnie Davis memorial at the State Normal school at this place.
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
Killed His Cousin

Augusta, Ga., October 12.-John McElmur- ray, the proprietor of the Goodale farm, near this place, shot and instantly killed his cousin, J. A. McElmurray, today and se- riously wounded negro who was near when the shot was fred The two white
 men had quarreled over the possession of
 some hlOgS.
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
Tor schley Home Fund

Nashville, Tenn, October i2.-Ladies of the Fourth Tennessee Relief Corps this morning unanimously voted $25.'for the fund for the proposed Scaley home. 4
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
{ INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION.
Kyle Says Report Will Be Made in Jan
 uary Next

Chicago, October 12.-Ex- Senator J. H. Kyle. of Dakota, member of the indus tr0J commission, said that body would re- port about the middle of January. It would
 recommend, he said, new Interstate commerce law, the appointment of an of
The age-herald., 1899-10-13
TEE WEATHER

FAIR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, WITH LIGHT TO FRESH EAST TO SOUTHEAST WINDS.
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-26
ATLANTIC CITY.

The Earnest Workers of Central Ave-
nue. Baptist Church are making great
preoarafions for the entertainment to
take place at Odd Fellows Hall on the
eih OF December, to continue for four
nights. The program will consist Of
tableaux. chorals and mock trials and
a special program of music each night.
The oyster packers have shipped
large quantities of the delicious biva.ves
TO the Northern market the past week.
Rev. w. a. Slaymaker, Of Armstrong
Memorial Presbyterian Church, will
preach at Colley Memorial Church at
1880 o'clock tonight.
Rev. Il. e. Dudley will preach from
the following subject at Central Avenue
Baptist Church at Ii Il. IN. to-day:
"Norfolk's Terrible Lion With One
Hundred and Twenty-Five Bloody
Jaws" There will be mems meeting
at 80 p. m.
Rev. George ii. Spooncr, late pastor
Of Lambert's Point NJ. F. Church. will
preach his farewell sermon at II o'clock
this morning.
1t is said that the electric cars will
be able to pass over the new iron bridge
at the foot of York street before the
close OF the present week. This will
greatly facilitate travel in the western
section of the city