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The Portland daily press., 1899-10-21
Hesitation Would Have
Lost Day.
Casualties On Both Sides Over
Thousand.

GlsDeo, Camp October co. -(Afternoon)
The battle today has been brilliant
success The Beers got a reyeIss which
may possibly for time. at any rate,
check all aggressive action.
The British artillery practice In the
early part of the day, decided the battle.
lhe seizure of Dundee Hill by the Beers
was q surprise, for although the piokets
had been exchanging shots all night, it
was not until shell doomed over the
town into the camp that their presence
was discovered. Then the shells came
fast Ths hill was positively alive with
the swayming Beers. Stil the British
artillery got to work with magnificent
energy and precision. The batteries
from the camp took up positions to the
south of the town and after quarter Of
an hours magnificent firing, silenced the
guns ON the hills.
The correspondent could sea shells drop
ping among the Roer pieces with remark
able accuracy and doing tremendous exc
cution. for the enemy were present In
very large numbers and in places consid-
erably exposed.
By this time the enemy held the whole
of the hill behind Smiths Farm and the
dundee Kopje. right away to the South,
In which direction the British infantry
and cavalry moved at once. The fight
ragged particularly hot at the valley out
side the town.
Directly the Beer guns ceased firing
Gen. Symons ordered ths infantry to
move on the position. Ihs infantry
charge was magnificent The way the
Kings Royal Rifles and the Dublin
FusiIeers stormed the position was one Of
tre mcs5 splendid sights ever seen. The
firing of the Beers was not 50 deadly as
might have been expected from the troops
occupying such an excellent position, but
the infantry lost heavily going up the
hill and only the consummately brilliant
way in which Gen. Symons had trained
them TO fighting of this kind, saved them
from being swept away.
Indeed, the hill WAS almost inaccessible
to the storming party and any hesitation
would have lost the day. The enemy's
guns, SO far as the correspondent could
see, were all Abandoned for the Beers had
no time to rsmoTe them. A stream Of
fGgitiyes poured down the hillside into
the valley where the battle went on with
no abatement.
General Symons was wounded early In
the action and the command then de-
volved on Major Yule.
The enemy as they fled were followed
by the cavalry, mounted infantry and ar
tillsry. The direction taken was to the
eastward. At the latest reports the cav
airy had not returned.
Some say that four and some say five
guns have been captured.
The Boer artillery firing was weak. A
lot of plugged shells were used.
Although the enemy's position was
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-21
LIVELY CONTEST STARTED.
Two Candidates for the brunswick
PostmastershiP.


Brunswick, oototer e0.-A surprise In
brunswick political. affairs appearsl to-
day, In the announcement by Col. Gsorge
l.. Thompson that at the request Of
number Of the leading Republicans Of
Brunswick, he has CONSENTED to allow the
uss Of his name for the appointment as
postmaster at Brunswick. About three
years ago friends of Mr.. Charles E.
Townsend, who has very scceptsbly
served as postmaster for two terms and as
selectman several years, circulated a petit
tion for his re-appointment. On the expir-
alton Of the term OF the present Demo-
cratic postmaster, Mr.. William NJ. Pen
nell. This petition received ths sigma
lures Of most of ths prominent Republi-
cans. Now that Mr.. Reed has resigned
the opponents of Mr.. Townsend think
there is chance of procuring the ap-
pointment Of Col. Thompson instead.
Petitions In his favor are being circu-
lated.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-21
WEATHER OBSERVATIONS.

The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday, Oct. 20. taken at s
p. m., meridian time, the observation for
each section being given in this order:
Temperature, direction of wind, state of
weather.
Boston, 42, NV, clear; New York, 81;
NV. clear; Philadelphia, SO, N, clear,
Warrington. SO, NE. clear; Albany, AZ.
NV, clssr; Buffalo, A. N, cloudy; Detroit,
Paul. so, SE, cldy; Huron, Oak, =, Sc.
p cldy: Bismark, 80, S, cidyi jackson.
Vile. ~, e. p cidy.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-21
MAN KILLED BY TRAIN.
Fatal Accident On BOSTON and Maine
Mt sRco Last Night.
ESPECIAL TO THE rREss.1

Saoo, Octoter 90. Harry 1. Armstrong,
aged 80 years, attempted to board the
night freight from Portland to Boston
at 1910 tonight, near the Common street
crossing, fell under the Wheels and
was run over and killed. Armstrong was
married about month ago. Coroner
Bradbury was called and will hold an
inquest today.
The train was No. 622 on the western
division.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-21
LOCAL WEATHER REPo RT

Portland. Oct. 10, Is9g.-T local
weather bureau records the following:
sa Barometer 80. l46: thermome-
ter. as; dew point. AZ; Rel humidity
SO: direction of wind, N; wind yeloo-
ity. g. state of weather. 1t. rain.
Sp. m.-Barometer. 30.25I; thermome-
ter. SS; dew point. 10; rel. humidity, 44;
direction of wind, NV; wind velocity, IA !;
state of weather. clear.
Max. temp, so; min. temp, 3s. mean
temp, A; max. wind velocity, I6 NV /:
preoipitation-24 hours, .22.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-21
TALANA HILL CARRIED.

Beers Who Threatened British Rear
Retired.
Glencoe Camp, October 20, Q. so p. m. -
After eight nours of continuous heavy
lighting, TalanA Hill was carried by the
Dublin fusileers ana the Kings rifles
under cover of well served ARTILLERY
tire by the thirteenth and sixty-ninth
batteries. The Beers whc threatened the
British rear have rssired.
The fight was almost an exact coun-
terpart of that Of Majuba Hill, except
that the positions OF the Boer and British
forces were reversed. General Symons
was severely but not dangerously
wounded.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-21

continued ON second Page.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-21
THE WEATHER.

Boston, October 20.-Looal forecast for
Saturday: Fair Saturday and Sunday
warmer Sunday; northerly winds becom-
ing southerly by Sunday.
] Washington, October 20.-Forecast for
Saturday and Sunday for New England:
Fair Saturday and Sunday; warmer
Sunday; fresh Dortherly winds.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-21
BRITISH VICTORIOUS.

Delayed story OF Fight At Mafek-
tng.
london, October 21-1he Mafeking cor
respondent of the Daily Mail, writing on
October IA, says:
The Beers begsn the investment of
Mafeking In real earnest at o'clock
this morning. For some days they have
been skirnishing the town in small
todies. but they have begun to mass In
force on the 1ransyaal side.
Col. Baden-Po1eli ordered the armored
train aud part OF the Beehuanaland pro-
-.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-21
PAINE'S CELERY COMPOUND
MAKES NERVE STRENGTH.

Robert Fuller of Alexandria, D. writes 81 and
weak with pain in the small back headache could
sleep but little took different me no good
aues Celery Compound changed my system from weakness
health and go taking only not believe there is
medicine in
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-21
STRONG NERVES
STRONG BODY

vigorous constitution and power Of endurance, depends
the The give force all the organs Of
the body The system is kept clean of morbid material
The blood ccuaes quickly, exhiaraes feeds the muscles
and tissues with wholesome nourishment Strong nerves
keep strength of body increasing and the muscles firm
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31
Flat ulenceis cured by BEEcHAM's PILL
Newspaperdom.

George Maue, the past eight months man
ager of the Hazleton Sentinel, has retired
from the newspaper business and is succeeded
by A. L. Schoenduy.
There is a rumor to .he effect that certain
Democratic politicians are negotiating for the
purchase of the Pottsville Tribune. If the
deal goes through the paper will be a morn
ing issue, and will support the gold stan
dard" Democracy.
e. K. schwraF, of Roanoke, Va, has pur-
chased an interest in the Miners Journal,
and will associate himself with H. c. Boyer
in the publication of that paper, and will at
tend to the editorial work. Jacob S.
Foster and Harry Hoffman will still
be members of the staff under the new
regime. John A. Gilger, recently with the
Tribune, has accepted a position as foreman
of the composing room Of the Journal.
Mergenthaler type-setting machines are to be
placed in the composing room.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31
One Legged Murderer at Large

Greensburg, Pa, July 31.-George
McCune was murdered at Grays, Vest
moreland county, yesterday afternoon.
He was shot in the head by a man
named Saddler. The assassin escaped.
AS he has but one leg he will be at a
disadvantage in getting away from the
officers. Coroner l. b. Owens has been
unable TO get many details of the
crime. Word has been sent to Pitts
burg, Johnstown, Altoona and BlaiPs-
VILE to watch the trains for the man.
It is doubtful If the murderer will try
to escape by rail He would have a
much better opportunity of eluding the
officers by going into the mountains
There are numerous caves in which he
would find a temporary hiding place.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31
BEFORE THE
JUSTICES.
Long List of Cases the Result OF Pay
Day.
ANOTHER POLICE RAID MADE
-Four Women Arrested at "The Red onion"
in the First ward, But Settlement
is Made Upon Payment OF Costs
and Promise to Leave Town.

Pay day produced tho usual quota Of
business for the justices Of town Saturday
night and yesterday and the police and
constables we're kept busy making arrests.
The star case arose from a raid Of the
notorious resort in the First ward known as
'The Red Onion" in which four women and
one man were taken into custody. The raid
was made at about two o'clock yesterday
morning the active officers being Chief Of
Police Murphy, Policeman Mullahy and
Waterman o. Hara. Other members Of the
police force were within hailing distance, but
it was not necessary to call them. The four
women arrested and taken before Justice
Toomey were the alleged proprietress Of
the place, Pauline Lockingtou, who was
driven out of POttsville and Shamokin,
Lillian Anderson, Anna May and Cleo
Mitchell. The Lockington woman was
put under $500 bail on charge
of keeping bawdy house. The Anderson,
May and Mitchell women were held under
$500 bail, each, on charges of unlawful in
timacy. The prisoners remained in the
Council chamber until yesterday afternoon
when they succeeded in securing bail.
This morning the Lockington woman
BLOOD and Thunder"t jenkins. Chief oil
|
Justice Toomey held conference in the
latter's office and it was agreed that all the
suits arising from the raid be withdrawn upon
payment of the costs, the women agreeing tC
leave the town as soon as they can secure &C.
commodations elsewhere.
ROBBERS ARRESTED.
John Rich was put under $500 bail by
Justice Toomey for stealing $3.50 and watch
valued at IS from David Mack. The warrant
was placed in the hands of Constable Giblon
The latter went to the accuseds house OF
''the rocks" to make the arrest Rich saw
his approach and jumped from second
story window, carrying the sash with him
and making his escape. Giblon turned the
warrant over to Constable Walsh, who sue
ceeded in tracing aud arresting the man.
Anthony Griegle and Adam Wishak wer,
arraigned before Justice Malta at Glover
hill last night charged with stealing $50,
suit of clothes and an accordeon from
Anthony Gribla. Wishak gave 5000 bail ant
Griegle was taken to the Pottsville Jail thi
morning by Constable Bolin.
Justice Toomey also put Anthony Maginsk
under $500 bail for stealing a watch valued
at s17 from Michael Arbln.
William Koochdo was put under S10O bsi
on charge Of assaulting Antomina Fredema
John Quinn was arrested and locked VI
yesterday afternoon by Watchman Creary
the prisoner having been accused befor,
Justice ToOmey of beating his wife, Clara A
Quinn, at four o'clock yesterday morning
Quinn avoided arrest until Creary came upol
him yesterday afternoon near the Quinn
home on South Pear alley.
Among the cases disposed of by Justic
Shoemaker yesterday were the following
George Labulis, charged with beating Johl
Szymanski with chair. Bail in S4OO wa
furnished.
Frank Hentz was put under $500 bail on
charge of sssaulting the wife of Emf
Schmidt.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31
STILL DEADL0CKED.
West Mahanoy Township school Directors
Fail TO Elect Teachers.

The members of the School Board Of West
Mahanoy township met again Saturday even
ing in the school building at Lost Creek. A
crowd Of people assembled outside the build
ing, impatiently awaiting news from the in
side, as to whether or not the Directors had
reached an agreement as TO the election OF
teachers. They we're informed. after long
and inpatient wait. that the deadlock had
not been broken. The Board adjourned to
meet again tonight.
There are thirty teachers to be elected in
the district. At the meeting held on Satur-
day night the Citizens members presented a
list of 32 applicants and read the names, but
did not say which they desired appointed
with the exception of Miss Rose Riley. OF
Brownsville. This young lady was stated a.
a choice.
The Democratic members of the Board pre-
sented list Of 3s applicants and intimated
that they favored the recollection Of the en-
tire old corps of teachers.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31

Mrs Charles Bentley died at her home
near Fountain Springs survived by a hus.
band and five children. The funeral took
place yesterday afternoon.
William spargo died at Hazleton this
morning after prolonged illness. Deceased
was born in Cornwall, England, September
3rd 1882. He came to America in June,
1858, settling in a small town near Baltimore
He remained there until 1864, when he took
up his residence in Mahanoy City, residing
there until 1890, when he removed to Halle.
ton
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31
Three Drowned In the pelaware.

Philadelphia, July 31.-By the eapv
sizing of small boat in the Delaware
river early yesterday morning Otto
Kampf, aged 81 years, his son Albert,
aged s, and Charles Ostertage, Kampf's
brother-in-law, aged 30 years, we're
drowned. Two others, Frank Knohr
and Louis Metius, were rescued after
clinging for over an hour to the up
turned boat. Kampf's body was re-
covered. Shortly after midnight the
party started up the Delaware river on
a fishing trip. Opposite Bridesburg, a
suburb of this city, Kampf attempted
to change seats with Ostertage, who
was rowing, and the boat was upset.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31

The shooting match at Mahanoy City be-
tween Frank Brodbeck, of Morea, and Iaf.
ferty, of Cumbola, broke up in wrangle on
Saturday. Each man was to shoot at fifteen
birds for $500 a side. Br0dbeek shot at five
birls, killing FIVE. Latferty then followed.
He shot at five birds, killed one bird, and
two out Of bounds. The Iafferty men
wanted to count the two birds killed, which
started a wnngle.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31

The case of the Ice Manufacturing Com
pany, of Germantown, vs. the Broad Noun
tain Ice Company, has been appealed from the
award of arbitrators, TO court. The arbitTa-
tors had awarded the plaintiff $500.
An appeal has also been taken from the
award Of arbitrator in the case Of William
Berger vs.. Frank Berger. This is a suit on a
note, the arbitators having awarded the
plaintiff 81 ,0O1 40.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31

They had glorious Fourth of July cele.
bration at Dawson, according to the New
York Sun. There was a parade of which
Capt. Jack Crawford. the poet-scout, and old
Sehuylkill county boy was chief marshal
This was followed by athletic contests at the
barracks, consisting of foot races, jumping
and other contests for prizes ranging from q
To 500
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31

A heavy shower passed over the Schuylkill
region early yesterday morning. Rain fell
in torrents, and as a result the Lehigh Valley
tracks were washed out at three places, viz
Lost Greek, one at Girardville and another al
Raven Run. The latter was the most serious
and carried down large dirt bank along.
side of the track
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31
Republican Campaign Headouarters.

Republican County Chairman G. E. Quail
has engaged four rooms in the Shissler build
ing, Pottsyille, for campaign headquarters.
He will be assisted in managing the cam
paign's work by B. W, Payne, Of Ashland,
who was county chairman in 1894. 1t is said
that @. A. Snyder will be at the head of some
field work and Carl Wagner will be one of
the secretaries.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31

The Borough Council will hold a special
meeting tonight to hear the report of the
street committee on the paving project.
A regular meeting of the School Board will
be held on Wednesday evening, next.
On next Thursday evening regular meet
ing of the Borough Council will be held.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31

Frank Dawson, outside foreman at the
West Bear Ridge colliery for the past two
years. has accepted the position of master
mechanic at the P. & r. shops at Mahanoy
Plane. His successor at the Bear Ridge has
not RS yet been named.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31

George Bidyoung of Mahanoy City, a
private in the 2sth Regt. Pa. Vols, is home
from Camp Meade on four days furlougb
This regiment will depart for San Francisco
on September 18th. and then set sail for
active duty in the PHILIPPINES.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31

The First Lithuanian band of town will
give an open air concert on Beddall's avn
ing, corner of Main and Centre streets, to-
morrow Tuesday, evening, at 1880 o'clock,
under the direction of Prof. Zeitz.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31
Not,oe to water Consumer.

Beginning tomorrow Tuesday evening,
August lst, the water will be shut OF at Z
p. m, aud remain off until Q a. m. to be
shut Off at 8 a. m. and turned on at 3 p. m.
This schedule is brought about from the fact
that the supply of the old water company
has become diminished to such an extent
that they cannot longer supply the borough,
as they have given seventeen days supply to
date The above will remain in force as
long as the dry spell continues.
THos TRACEY, Chairman.
JOSEPH BELL,
G. T. STRAUGHN,
J. p. BoEHM,
PATRICK HAND,
1876 Committee.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31

Primrose colliery, at Mahanoy City, and
Packer colliery No. 4, of the Lehigh Valley
Coal Company, will resume operations to-
morrow morning after an ideness of seven
months. Both colieries will give employ
ment to 900 hands
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31

Lehigh Valley coal engine, No. 170 broke
down at Lost Creek this morning. wreck
Ing crew from Delsno was pressed into
service 1t was found that the rear axle on
the tender was broken.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31

About fifty young folks enjoyed a mid
summer social at Robbins opera house on
Saturday evening. The affair was in charge
of a number of young society people.
Schley's orchestra furnished the music.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31

John, three-year-old son of Allen Nc
Cutcheon, of North Bower street, was yester-
day knocked down by dog and bitten on
the back, The injuries were not of serious
character. The owner promised to have the
dog shot
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31

To Mauch Chunk and Glen OnOko via the
Lehigh Valley Railroad Sunday, August 18th.
Special train both ways. Consult Lehigh
Valley ticket agents for further particulars.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31
Taken on an Attachment.

Policeman Foyle this morning took Mike
Bugel to the Pottsville Jail. on an attach
ment issued for the non-payment of costs in
a case disposed of at the last term of court.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31

They are sold as cheap as staple goods can
be sold for. Always fresh and well iced
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31
Has Purchased a Farm.

George f. Leitzel, of town, has purchased
a farm near Roaring Creek. 1t comprises
about $50 acres. Mr.. Leitzel proposes to
erect a hotel upon it.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31

A boon to travellers. DIR. Fowler's Extract
of Wild Strawberry, Cures dysentery
diarrhoea, seasickness. nausea. Pleasant {,
take. Perfectly harmless.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31

Glance at our show windows for beautiful
jewelry. Special prices on Ladies' Buckles
and Neck Clasps. Orkin's, South Main
street z1rtf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31

The annual picnic of the P NJ. church and
Sunday school will be held at Lakeside on
Friday, August 4th.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31

Cream puffs on ice all summer at George
Scheider's bakery, 23 East Coal street. If
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31
FREE LUNCHES TONIGHT.
BICKERT's,

Baked beans and pork tonight, Vegetabl,
soup tomorrow W morning.
CHAs. RADZIEWICz's.
Vegetable soup will be served, free, to. al
Patrons tonight.
PooLKR's.
Bean soup free tonight. largest lass o
beer in town.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31

Umbrellas recovered while you wait a
Brumm's. 7-31-tf
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31
ONE CENT
MAX LENiT'S.
Our Annual
Midsummer Sale.

OF gents fine straw and stiff
hats is now occupying the
attention of our customers,
and keeps them guessing
how we can sell such quality
of goods, styles and shapes
at such remarkably low
prices. We are doing this
in order to close them out,
because we carry no stock
over from one season to
the other Come early and
secure first choice. This
opportunity is very short.
Summer Shirts or all
Kinds at Half Price.
Do not forget US for summer under
wear. Our stock and prices are
sure to meet with your favor.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31
One Bay Horse For Sale, Cheap.

Good roadster and driver. Well worth it
purchase. Apply at Carl's meat market.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-07-31
MAX Levitt
UP-TO-DATE HALTER.
CORNER MAIN AND CENTRE STREETS.
A Glimpse
Of Our Stock

Will convince the most skep-
tical that we have by far the most
complete and varied assortment in
the city. The low prices ar a still
greater attraction. We take our
stand on the side Of reliable goods
at small prices. Anybody who
ever trades here knows we do bust
ness on that principle, We operate
our store on a determined policy of
fair, square dealing. This means
that we give the customer the bene-
ht Of the lowest prices possible.
Extraordinary values in lawn
and percale Shirt Waists-all are
marked down to nearly one-half
their usual price.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-02-19

while they were in Morgantown and ap-
parently Wsre delighted with the recep-
ton giveI& them. Hon. Geo. C. Stur-
giss and DR.. Raymond have returned to
Charleston TO appear before the Legis-
lature.
Mrs. Genry Hubbard Pierce will talk
% the members Of the Womans League
and their friends on Saturday after
noon at the Baptist church on THE Ex-
periences of an Army Woman in the
West" She was an officers wife and
her many experiences while with him
with his command are intensely inter-
estiEg.
Henry NJ. White. president OF the In
ter-collegiate Association, of WestfVir-
ginia, and Western Pennsylvania, has
gone TO Pittshurg 10 attend the meeting
of the association. The next contest
will be held within sixty days either ar
Thiel or W. L. P. West Virginia Uni
versity won the contest last year when
it was held at Waynesburg.