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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-13
CHATS OF MRS. JOHN ALLEN.
Well known lrdy OF Westford Sue
cumbs to consumption.

Wcstford, April airs. Ellen NJ Allen,
wife # John allen, died at her home in
this village this evening at 100 after an
illness of several months with consump-
ton. Mrs. Allen grew Rapidly WoiSc dur
ing the last few days. The funeral SER
vice will be neld ON Sunday afternoon at
O'Clock AT the Congregational Chuach.
Mrs Ellca Nj. Allen Was born in Pom
fCct and was the daughter of Or. and
Mrs j. II. Richardson who removed from
that place To Wcstford and later 20 Wi
nooski. In 1868 she Wa, married to John
Allen ana there are thTce surviving chill
dren, ono having died when quite young,
They are county Examiner John r.. Allen,
Miss Lizzie f.. Allen. principal of the
Johnson iClining school ana Miss Grace
Allen Of the burlington High school, She
is also survived by Il sister, Mrs. George
W. Allen of Essex Junction ana broth
or f.. -. Richardson Of CAMBRIDGE, Hi
nois. Mrs. Allen was a woman of rare
! Christian character and until overcome
by i'll health was always found prominent
Ily identified with religious and social
work. Her long and trying illness was
born Without complaint except Tor the
soSroW, which IT caused those about her
In her homo she was a true and loving
wife and a tender nother surrounding
herself with AN atmv sphere of sympa-
thCtiC kindness rarely Cqudllcd.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-13


floor and appearcd at a front window
about to iump
The crowd yelled to her to wait nut thcr,
was no time as the flames were licking t., r
clothes.
The woman nut her hand over nor ,vrs
land iuupcd as she Thought to the Ground
hut instCad landed ON Tho roof Of IN, how
window one story. below. ana law IN, re
stunned
Policemen Wdencr Nci,uorv and mn
man saw tho womon's roril ard ruruiuir
into the house nt y, : ,vrnt to +h. fourth
n,cr. Wagner WAS hald bv IN. b.,.l. ana
made II thrilliur re-ru,. ur tho ,v,,,.,n
The ircmtu managed tn cnutin.. tl,. fro
i'm thi. bouso to IN, tbird mn i,,,,',b
floors After pcttino TN. fir. m, nv. mr.
mon sa4>ch,o tn. Luillin,r AND tl,,, found
the body uf Mar. Iourbliu ArtIr 80
ting ON, eff tb, loi,s, NJ. .,rI >irs ,11,,,
fourd rcfu,, in tb.. iIo,.I So, ,.h''..
v,rn ioin,L thor, , r,v ,,ir,,,..t i,t,,. %
their ,wo lnupbt'r. vb,.. ini,,.,', =
hoen ,Ir,e., ~ ,b,. p,, .I,,.,,i,,
In thc mo.r,tim, he tir.min wn', h.h,.
in.r I'm I'm, bo, ''i,.. ,ft,,,., 49, 49,, ,ba a.,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-13
ARMY PERSONALS.

Lieut.. Lawrence $. Miller 4th L. S. Art,
lately at Sheridan Point, Va, arrived IN
New York in time to go, on April 3. %ith
lght battery f of his regiment to san
Francisco. en- route to Manila.
Capt. IL, l.. Ripley, 81 l., $. cav. under
recent act of Congress, has been appoint
ed adjutant of the regiment, and Lieut. \.
l.. Dadc, commissary.
At a meeting of the Loyal Legion held
in Washington last week charges were
preferred against Commissary Gen, ica-
gan and II was proposed that he be dis
missed from the order After a discussion
the subject went over untiI a future meet
Slg.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-13
A word to the wise is SufHcient.

ELY'S CREAM BALM has completely
cured me of catarrh when everything else
fail d.--Alfred W; stevens Caldwell, ohio,
ELY'S CREAM BALM works like "A
charm; 1t has cured me of the most OBJ
stinate case Of cold in the head l would
not be without it.-Frcderick Fries, 2Si
Hart street, Brooklyn, \. Y.
The Balm does no, irritate or cause
sneezing. Price 30 cents at druggists or
by mail Ely Brothers, IS WarreN street,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-13
Buckien's Arnica Saive.

ihit hESi oALNE IN inc worlu tos
Cuts Bruises. Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum
Fever Sores. letter, ChappeG Hands. Chill
blains. Corns. and all Skin Erupticns, and
positively cures Piles. or no payment re-
CURED. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction or none. refunded. Price q
cents per box For sale by j. W. O'Sulli.
van
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-13
The Last Resting Place Of
$50 Officers and Men of
Cuban Campaign.
FULL MILITARY HONORS
The Last Tribute of Respect shown Them
by the Nation Thur 'say-Thc Parents
of Two of the Dead Prescnt-A
simple hut Very Impress
sivc Ceremony.


-
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"'s .o!' hp''l " t'i 'uii no"u'S
! % ""is up"" ulo ci'S, VI ,ne SPu'H''n
gu VI Hi''ns 'o' ooi'iv't ,nl9 ~ 'ci ~, II
~ ~ ""''p", ~ nv" y! '' ~"
| Nli.'cF' ms c""'"tt anu Quiet h'|i N'hl"-
To" " " w S'Noi ''i'en'' Wv ''iii'l''''''''9
$500 VI '''t ",ihH ""l" ''"'' ''iH' Us "'9''-
=" ol''.V'H' "'' 'ic IVt"l"l anu n.''''.' o.
S"','@"''""N "a 'le ,IStil'' VI N"'''t'p,"'
''u '9'''""iS e ~ Iol'uV' ''oP''' pan" VIC
.'S. 'Ho'i 'lruIr ol ioior aiiN I'SI'ct
W '''o "o"IeS Oh 80 ofIlc'I7 an" Hleu' VINO
CAV 'h'H lives on Instant nat'i'h''uS ipr
'ilt'r country uurhE inc opahlSh-Hhorl-
ca" war ana VINO were 'o-uaN mustered
mo inc silent army mat Sleeps III the
H'st plNouhc "l the brave.
ne spot Se'cct'd Is IN the new a"hl-
toh 10 the cemetery looking oh; upon
the prolu sweeping Folom"c ana across
/" Where IN" gIiStening Washington hc.lu-
nent f"drs It's dizzy smart and beyond to
inc cHsS't outlines OF tn capitol 'nd tie
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-13
Fl. Beck S Papers
LiDCIu}t2 Walton.

The best solidrelief for wall
and ceiling. also we can show
you the best designs and COZ
orings made by Becks fac
tory. No house in the city
selling Wall Paper has the
control of Lincrusta Walton.
We have the best colorings
and designs of over twenty
factories. Papers from SC per
roll to the finest pressed pa
pers. Borders to match. Nc
trouble to show them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-13

Before the discovery of One Minute
Cough cure, ministers were greatly dis
turbed by coughing congregations. No
excuse for ii now.
For sale by j. W O'Sulivan, w. p. Han
dal "
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-13

"GVe me "a liver regulator and ! can
regulate the world" said genius The
druggist handed him a bottle of De Wits
Little Early Risers, the famous little pills.
For sale by }. W. O'SulliVan. W. =, Han.
+. H. Parker. T.. Gossclm, and f. r. cram
dali
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-13
Ifthe Baby II Cutting Teeth,

BE sure and use that old and well-tried
remedy, MRS. WINSLOWS SOOTHING
SYRUP for children teeth'ng IN soothes
the child, sottens tne gums aliays an
ody for diarrhoea, Twenty-Five cents a
bottle
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-13
New York's Wealthy District
Again Sacrifices Lives to
the Flames.
THIRTEEN LIVES LOST.
lionuire, Destroyed Twelve of the Vic
Tins, Including MIR. and Mrs. AM
drews, Died There -Residcnce
of A. J. Adams Destroyed.

Tire which invaded the most dr!stucratic
incishhorhcui of the city IN tu-day's carly
morning hours. Thirteen lives were lost,
twelve at the home of Wallace .. An
drcWs. the millionaire president of the
/ New York Steam Heating Co.., at > East
G1th St. and one WAS recovered from the
hu lly burned residence of Albert j. Adams
at 40. 3. East Gith st. Th last body lo-
covered was that of a woman rJs"u from
,thc Andrews ruins late this AFTERNOON and
it is believed to be the remains OF Mrs.
! Andrews.
Those who lost their lives at tho An
drcws house, which was entirely destroy
cd were
Wallace G. Andrews. millionaire prosi-
dent Of the New York Steam Heating CO. /;
oWnc. of the house burned.
! Mrs. Wallace G. Andrews, his wife
Mrs. G,oigaua hayden st. John. wife Il
Mrs. Andrews brother Gamalirl c. ST
John, an official OF .hc New YORK steam
Hodtiu- 20
OrSon st. John. : years
Wallace 81. john. aged years
Frederick st. John, aged 70 months.
Nellie Poland, servant.
Mary Flanagan. servant
Eva Peterson, servant
Kate Downing, servant.
Marie Roth, servant.
Annie N"dry, servant.
In the Adams fs,:
Mr. M.rN Laughlin. aged 70 voIre.
Lou.,li,r,.r di,d from .sIf1orn.in, and
burns
At the present hour this is the total
number Of victims of tho tIr" although two
s,ry.,,,t- arr. i'm .. .,.ri,us ,nnditi,o in th,.
pro-hvtori,u bnspitnl ana ON. nroInblv
,,,.,. III, rh.sa t,yn Alice \lb,to 81 cook
and J.nui. Iiurns l,uudr,.- vor. In.
nllv inmates; or m. Audr,.,,. nou.. who
steamed .,Iiy,
'rho.hst of iriurod .t tho Adams fro is.
Mrs Isabella Adams W.T." OF Albert j.
inc from shock Taken TO PRESBYTERIAN
fIospital and artcrvard to tho homo of u
friend
N,lli. Quinn. servant iurnuod from, th,
fourth flon,. tu am o>t,nsio,, s.vor. nrui--
,S Taken to PRESBYTERIAN Hosnit,l
EIaly1 Adams btrr. shook t,ls.r + ,
pr.sI.vt.ri,, IIos,,ita1 and l,t,r tn , no.
f..
NIirr;o Toouo servant .rr,ir,t .,nl,io
and iriiie... ,,r.,Ivt.ri.o Ilo.ri,,,
ferry nluz,o fireman ,.,.irr ,u,nu,,,.
80 IL confusion, of bucl, pr.sby,nri., :,
IIosrit,l a'L bu,r.
NI.,,,. N1..IIo,' l",. c,.,c,,,,,l sbocu. pr....
Lvr.',..r IIrt,,it.,I
NviIli,r, Str,,h.n,,, i,r,,i..,. .,,I ,,,,,,,
sfors. Ir.sh,t.,,n,, Iin.,,i,.L
,,, ,,.,.,., 80. ,, ,..
= AN ''l' - f-f'''''9l'N'
Whether the fire started t"orn an rXpio-
sion of IL lamp or of ga, ma, not vet been
dctcrmiL. d. but when il W. frs; discov-
,l,I at . O'Clock this mornius tn, fame.
seemed t. burst from .u parts of the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-13

my mother had dizzy spells and she he
gan taking Hoods Sarsaparllla She gain
ed in health and strength and was soon
able to go about the house. She is NV
enjoying good health. We think Hood 5
Sarsaparilla is the best medicine there is -
Miss Nettie NJ. Gross, 80 Brewster street,
ROCkland Me.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-13

Itching piles? Never mind if physician,
have failed to cure YOU, Try Deans OinI
ment. No failure there. 80 cents. At an>
drug store.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-13
DEATHS Of VERMONTERS

Windsor. VT. April 9.-lIenry u. stone.
one of Windsor's most prominent citizens,
is dad. aged 81 IL was born in Plain
fed, y. H.. moved from there tn Wood
stock. Vt. at the age Of Is. came to Wi'l.-
sor in ~ and engaged in the manu'Ho-
turr If mHcl,lcry. and was SUI rrirt'u-
dent of the JoucS-l.ampSon Machine COM
pHnV Tor many years. fte Vas married
three times and leaves two children, y J.
lie y. and George VI. by his second MR.
racr. Thr latter has been town clerk for
IL years. Mr. stone was a 32d degree Ma
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-13

Hoods Pills give strength even while
their cathartic qualities are at work EASY
TO tlke.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-04-13

0F'TN' u FF'F-'
In all inst inCcS rtSIrdinE notes secured
by Il mortgage, the instrument ON which
the tax does not aCcrue should have in
dolsed upon it that the cont mpor ue"uS
INSTRUMENT IS duly stamped according to
La
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-02-10
THE OCKLAWAHA RIVER
Naptha Launch With the Latest Improved
Machinery at Silver Springs to Traverse
Its Beautiful Scenery

The travelling public make this romantic trip
by daylight Leaving Ocala 9 a. m enjoy beautiful
drive of miles through Semi-Tropical Forest
Leave Silver Springs 1890 III and go 20 miles on
the Ocklawaha river the Springs by lock
arriving at p Fare for the round trip s. so.
This includes carriage ride from Ocala Silver Springs
Tickets sale at Plant System passenger station also
ticket office in Ocala House.
This little Launch has every modern convenience for the
comfort of its patrons under the control of licensed
operatives. For further particulars address
PHI, F. Brown Manager The OcaIa House.
N B-Partes having their conveyance to Silver
Springs will be charged 81. so for the river trip
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-02-10
A Thousand Tongues

Could not express the rapture Of
Annie +. Springer, Of 1925 How
ard ST., Philadelphia, Pa, when
she found that DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption had
completely cured her of hacking
cough that for many years had
made life a burden. All other
remedies and doctors could give
her no help, but she says of this
Royal Cure-''it soon removed
the pain in my chest and 1 can
now sleep soundly, something |
can scarcely remember doing be-
fore. I feel like sounding its
praises throughout the Uni
verse. SO will every one who
trles DR.. Kings New Discovery
for any trouble of the Throat,
Chest or Lungs. Price soc. and
81. Trial bottles free at Garrett
& Gerig's drug store; every bot
tie guaranteed.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-02-10
MILLINERY STORE

l have recently opened a
we'll selected stock Of millinery;
ladies' trimmed hats a speciality;
pattern hats and sailors; latest
styles; alpines and all the New
York novelties in style; prices
surprisingly low. Children's
hats, caps and baby bonnets,
flowers, etc. Call at the corner
store opposite Liddon's stable. l
solicit a share Of the patronage
of the ladies of Ocala and Marion
and adjoining counties. Mail or
ders will receive careful and
prompt attention.
Yours respectfully,
Mrs. l.. 7. TOMPKINS,
Ocala, Fla.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-02-10
Costumes at Auction

The ladies Of the Presbyterian
church, their friends, and the
young ladies who participated
IN the Presbyterian benefit are
cordially invited to meet at Mrs.
J. F. Dunn's Saturday afternoon,
Feb. Il, at 800 when the cos
TUNES, etc, win be sold at auc-
tor. Refreshments served and
a good time promised to all. Ad-
mission , cents.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-02-10
The Presbyterian Benefit
Continued fr.m First Pag"

ed and the gentleman graciously
consented.
The quartet, composed Of Mrs.
Sylvester, Miss Law, Will Dale
and Jake Gerig, who sang that
good old song, "Come Where
Ny Love Lies Dreaming" was
splendid and all did themselves
great credit and materially aug
mented the pleasure Of the hear
ere.
The characters that made up
the cast, "In Lalla Rookh's Pa
vilion," from Thomas Moore's
romance, presented pleasing
picture, with music, song and
dance. Those in the scene were:
Lalla Rookh, Mss Lavelette Mar
tin; Caucasian Slave, Miss Helen
Thompson; Dancing Girl, little
Miss Mary Burford; Attendants,
Misses Rebecca and Mary Ander-
son; Feramorz, Ralph Birdsey;
Fadladeen, Waldo Martin.
Miss Minnie Gamsby's solo
was sung beautifully and easily
entities her to the distinction she
has been accredited tor these
many years of beng the might
ingale Of Ocala, and which honor
is still hers over all corners.
Nothing but an encore would
satisfy.
The comicalities Of the evening
were elucidated IN "McWIlliams
and the Lightning" which Mrs.
w. A. Hooker and Mr.. j. J.
Gerlg made intensely interesting
to the audience; especially SO, as
Mrs. II. made Mr.. 6. an object
of laughter and sympathy, IN
trying to protect the fear-strick-
en- actor from the destroying
bolts of JOve, which seemingly
was done by arraying Mr.. q. in
garments Of insulation that made
him appear a veritable switch
board in an electrical power
house
This ended an evening OF pleas
ure and profit to the audience as
we'll as the worthy cause to which
the proceeds went.
Tie entertainment reflects
credit on all who, in any way, Ia
bored to make it the delig htful
success that it was.
It was an occasion that showed
the unity Of purpose Of the good
ladies Of the Presbyterian church
and the hearty approval and
unity Of good feeling, purpose
and act on the part Of those who
gave their presence ard financial
aid to the excellent entertain
nent.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-02-10
NnrLcE oE ,rocKnOLDER., MEErLNn

NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS MEETING
Motto" J. hereby ;.v"n that tn" regular am
H"aI meeting 81 thu. stockholders Il IT,.
Meadow Land improvement Company viii g..
held n The Office. Of thr company At Meadows.
in Marion county. Florida, on
WEDNESDAY, TIE 18TH DAY OF FEBRr-
AIRY. \. D.. Isn.
At tn. hour ~ - o'clock noon. FOR ,H,. erection
II officers and the transaction az such other
business a. may come b,.forc SAID meeting.
BY ORDER II thr president. this. H.. -:ird LAY
January. iN.sl. II. q. TuRNEI H.. President
Attest
Cu",~IGlN AK Secretary. I-3;-iw
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-02-10
CATARRH OF THE STOMACH
A Pleasant, Simple, but Safe and
Ehectual Cure for 1t

Enectual cure Tor IL
Catarrh Of the stomach has
loTg been considered tie next
thing TO inCura BILE. The usual
symptoms are a full or bloating
sensation after eating, accom-
panied sometimes with sour or
watery risings, a formation Of
gases, causing pressure on the
heart and lungs and difficult
breathing; headaches, tickle ap-
petite, nervousness and a gen
eral played out, languid feeling.
There is often a foul taste in
the mouth, coated tongue and if
the interior of the stomach could
be seen it would show a Shiny, in
famed condition.
The cure of this common and
obstinate trouble is found in a
treatment which causes the food
to be readily, thoroughly d.
gested before it has time to fer
ment and and irrItate the delicate
mucous surfaces Of the stomach.
10 secure prompt and healthy
digestion is the one necessary
thing to do and when normal d.
gestiOn is secured the catarrhal
condition will have disappeared.
According to DR., Harlanson
the safest and best treatment is
to use after each meal tablet,
composed of Diatase, Aseptic
Pepsin, little Nux, Golden Seal
and fruit acids. These tablets
can now be found at all drug
stores under the name of Stuart's
Dyspepsia Ia Diets and not beng
a patent medicine can be used
with perfect safety and as
surance that healthy appetite and
thorough digestion viii follow
their regular use after meals.
Mr.. \. j. Booher Of 21lO Dear
born St., Chicago, ILL.,, writes:
"Catarrh Is q local condition re-
sulting from a neglected cold in
the head, whereby Tic lining
membrane Of the nose becomes
inl!amed and the poisonous dis
charge therefrcm passing back
ward into the throat reaches the
stomach, thus producing catarrh
of the stomach. Medical author
tiles prescribed for me for three
years for catarrh Of the stomach
without cure, but today | am the
happiest Of men after using only
ore box of Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets. | cannot find appro-
pirate words to express my good
feeling. l have found flesh, APP
petite and sound rest from their
use"
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets is
the safest as well as the simplest
and most convenient remedy for
any form Of indigestion, catarrh |
IF the stomach, biIliOusncSS, sour |
stomach, heartburn and bloatmg |
after meals.
Send for little book mailed free. |
On stomach troubles, by address
ng f. y. Stuart Co., Marshall,
Mich. The tablets can be found |
1t all drug store.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-13
SOUTHEASTERN TARIFF ASSN.
The Commission Matter and North
Carolina Controversy Settled.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. October 12.-rhe
Southeastern Tariff Association OF I'm
derwriters. which has been in session
here for the past two days, completed Its
work tonight and adjourned. The most
important action taken at the meeting
was in regard to the 10 per cent. COM
mission matter, and in relation TO going
into agencies with certain companies In
North Carolina on the matter of rebates.
There has been some disposition mani
tested for a change in the commission
rJle, but the association decides to make
no change in this respect. and the COM
rot to pay more than 10 per cent conf
mission to agents anywhere.
IN New Orleans, where it was alleged
the rule was being broken. pledges are
to be obtained from agents not 20 Ie-
ceiye more than the Is per cent. provided
for by the rules. These pledges are TO
be all In hand and are TO become opera
tive By the 1st OF December.
Concerning the North Carolina contro-
versy the association abrogated the rule
Which prevents companies represented In
the organization from going into the
same agencies anywhere with the South
cru Stock Mutual and the Goldsboro' Alu-
tuai Assurance companies, OF that state.
These were the companies which, It was
represented, gave some rebates to the as
sured. and considerable discussion result
ed before the question was disposed or
che action was unanimous.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-13
DEWEY AMONG KITU AND KIN.
He IL Formally Welcomed by YER
monf-An Elaborate Celebrations.

MONTPELIER, VT, October Ever
mont extended q formal welcome 10 Adj
miral Dewey to-day. The celebration was
very elaborate. exceeding in extent
the ceremonies attenuant upon the dedi-
cation Of the Bennington monument
years ago, which up 10 that time had
been tho srandest event In this State
In the forenoon the Admiral spent the
greater part Of the time in receiving
and welcoming old friends and neigh
bors. About noon he attended family
gathering at the residence Of one Of his
brothers, and at o'clock returned to his
car and received the special committee
from tho State. Soon afterward he ac-
cOmpanied the committee TO the Execu-
tive Mansion. whore he was formally
presented to Governor Smith and Mayor
Senter. In the afternoon there was n
parade. and the Admiral was kept busy
returning greetings.
He was welcomed to the State and the
city, and presented by the Governor with
the beautiful and costly medal which the
state voted him.
The day wound up with a gorgeous dis
play OF fireworks on the ground behind
the Dewey cottage, and bonfire, whose
flames shot up 100 feet I'm the air. and
whose glare was seen thirty miles away.
At midnight. the Admiral left for
Mortified.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-13
MASSACRE IN SOUTHWEST AFRICA.
German officer, German Trader nm"
n Hundred Natives Slain.

LIVERPOOL. October 12.-The steamer
Niger. which arrived to-day from South
west Africa, brings news of tho massacre
OF Lieutenant Guise, German Commits
sioner at Rio del Rey near Old Calabar
river. on the Blight of Biafra, and also OF
Herr Leemeyer, a German trader to-
getber with a hundred native soldiers ana
carriers. constituting an expedition form
cd by Lieutenant Guise 10 quell disturb
ances near the Cross river, which forms
the boundary between British ana Ger
man territory there.
4 native chief was taken as guide
hut he led the expedition into ambush.
He was promptly shot when the Germans
received a volley. They fought courage
ouslv but were outnumbered and siam.
The natives then looted the neighboring
factories and murdered the native en-
nIovees after which they crossed into
British territory Two British traders,
who were warned, had a narrow escape,
managing 10 get down the river in
canoe and to reach Rio del Rey, where
they found only a solitary German otlciai
and n half-dozen black soldiers.
Great excitement prevailed at RIO del
rev when the Niger left, on September
nth as it was thought the natives might
come there. News had been sent 10 the
Cameroons, from which point a German
,eIiof expedition could be dispatched.