davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-23
PANIC STRICKEN NKYBuKG.

SCENES Is THE BECHrANALAND CITY AT
THE APPROACH or THE BOERs
Vryburg Bcchuanaland. oct. II delayed in
transmission There is a great panic here this
morning The place has not yet been attacked
but number of Dutch who had been here for
Nachtmaal fed last night in pitful state OF
fear declaring that an attack was imminent.
All the wires to the south have been cut for
distance Of twenty miles. The loyalsts are bit
tcrly complaining that the Government has not
even instructed the Inhabitants as to the atti-
rude which they ought 10 assume in the event
OF a Boer invasion.
The British Resident has received dispatch
10 the effect that the Premier Mr. Schrener
has advised that the women and children should
hc sent away. but ere IL arrived the last engine
had gone to kimberley.
The town appears Wofully divided in opinion
80; the police ana volunteers are preparing for
defence. \ depuiation has gone to parey with
the Bocrs and meeting has been held to urge
, the police 10 abandon their resistance
Later. At . O'Clock this afternoon the magis-
lrate announced 10 large crowd Of farmers
that the police had decided 10 retire that the
volunteers would ic disbandod and that any
choosing 10 accompany The police might DO So.
Immediately ON these refugees retiring the pco-
pie started a full gallon To- inform the Beers
who are expected to enter the town tomorrow
Major Scott then addressed the police and vol
unte"rs. and. after explaining the situation.
asked those willing TO remain and fight TO step
forward Six men responded to his appeal. The
police expressed an opinion that although will
ing to fight, they had no chance against artil-
lcry.
Major Scott informed the Magistrate Of this
and The police rode out Of town. following Tho
exodus Of to"nspeople, who were mostly Eng
lish
When ] left the people were fleeing west
north and south. on foot. on horseback ard i'm
vehicles / gathered that the invaders had guar
ant"ed protection and good treatment to the
inhabitants who remained
Just before leaving ! heard that looting had
begun. but special constablcs We're being on
rolled 10 maintain order Two Boer continents
were then advancing, one from Brussels and
another from Marbogo. with seven D-pounder
guns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-23

the Danuhauser contingent. under Commanoa"'
Erasmus came upon the ground. as well aS
detachment from n Free state contingent. which
had made a forced march from Waschbank. on
the south
The chief portion Of the Free state troops
however remained II appears, In strong posi-
ton at Bggarsherg. whence IL Will be necessary
to disludgc them II they should walt for our
attack which, In the circumstances, Is not
thought probable.
All the hussar sduadrons except one have re-
turned. and the Whereabouts # that one is
known. so that there is no cause for anxiety
Severe punishment has been inflicted upon the
retreatlng Beers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-23
QUIET ALONG THE ORANGE RIVER
DIsQUIETING REPORTS FROM BASUTOLAND
NATIVES GETTING EXCITED


London oct. 22-The latest dispatches re
ceived to-day do not indicate any general incur
sion Of Beers as yet into Bechuanaland Along
the Orange River everything seems to be quiet
From Colesburg Cape Colony. II is reported
that all the available burghers Of the Orange
Free state have been sent north and west
on the other hand. messenger from Awal
North reports that large body Of Beers is ad-
vancing toward the Orange River. Refugees are
leaving that town in great number daily The
Beers have mounted A Krupp gun on bridge
commanding the most thicky peopled part.
Advices from Cape Town say that a whole
some fear II a rising in Basutoland prevents
the Beers invading Cape Colony. and that on
the other hand, there is considerable excitement
at Maseru and other Basuto stations. arising
from native approximations Of Boer attacks.
II appears that Colonial news is in some mys-
terious way supplied to the Beers. and that their
movements depend largely on intelligence com
municated through natives. Disquieting in
formation comes from Hers,he and other points
I'm Cape Colo1y, where the natives are much
excited.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-23

ginning Of the action the British creeping along
the crest and making a wide circuit.
The infantry attack was directed against tho
right of the enemy's position. the British COM
ing quickly into contact with the Beers. who at
that point occupied strong footing. which they
held resolutely until flank attack was made
by our troops. who advanced with great dash
and. in spite OF heavy losses. carried the main
position with rush. just the light was fall
ing.
and stony. and the capture of the position was
a fine feat Of arms. The cavalry Tapped well
around and inflicted severe loss upon the enemy
II highly important to strike severe
blow. as the Orange Free state forces are known
20 be concentrated northwest of Ladysmith in
considerable strength The flank attack was
CALAMITY delivered by the Manchester regiment.
the Gordon Highlanders and the Imperial Light
Horse. The front attack was done with splen-
did spirit by the DeV"nshire regiment
The wounded are being attended in the prin-
cipal church at I.adysmith. which has been con-
verted into a hospital.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-23

wore killed and a large number wounded IN the
encounter with his force
II Is believed that the explosion Of dynamite
at Nafeking. so cleverly arranged by Colonei
Baden Powell resulted in the very large Joss
20 :he Beers and it IS quite probable that Cen
eral Cronje will not resume the attack and VIII
nerhaps retire altogether.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-23
NEWSPAPER MEN CAPTURE

Kansas city. Mo. Oct. p Eugene Eas'on. VIII"
is reported % De- prisoner of the Bo'r forces in
South Africa. was formerly % reporter on "Ihe
Kansas CITY Journal" At the outbreak ~ the
Spanish war Doe went 10 camp Aleor AS THE
Journals" representative with the ad Missouri y oil
untsers huf shortly aftorWard became prirat" Soc
rotary 20 Webster Davis. Assistant SECRETARY Of
the Interior lie went TO South Africa a few
months ago. accoiuoauiod hy Robert :. VIM. a
Young newspaper man. formerly employed here but
later an cmployo ~ % Philadelphia newspaper n
was thei- intention 10 work n.y. profitable news
paper correspondence I'm the event Of hostilites
between The Doors and England. Reports received
here state that VIM also has been Imprisoned by
the ROpre
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-23
BrILDnG DENrROYfD ~ rIRr

The ntc-stofy iron front building or SO s,l
broadway and D., contents. tne property OF several
nrmr. were destroyed boy nr' this morning TIA
fire was discovered Ia me basement of the b-ill-
ing al 1919, 4. n An alarm WAS turned ln and Il
second and third and fourth alarm followed
The basement and the ground noor were occu.
rl,d hv th. nrm II S.lchoW A Richter iobb.r4 Ina
TOYS games ct. The other occupant or IN.
hailding T. ". Shoyer n Co. commission
merchants NJ l.. Schoening dealers IN musical in
struments and ". SchwenZen cords and tassels
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-23

London. oct - \ special dispatch from
Cape Town states that message has been re-
ceVed there from Kimberley saying that Cecil
Rhodes has been urged 10 leave the town. but
refuses TO do 50. being determined to see the
thing through
Kimberley. oct - CBy dispatch rider from
Orange NveD This IS the sixth day Of Kim
bercy's investment by the enemy. An armorcd
train went out yesterday and found the Beers
stil in the direction of Spytfontein. Their posi-
ton is believed 10 he strong
Two dispatch riders 10 Mafeking. Mr. staple
ton and Mr. Harding We're captured by Beers
on October -
Assistant Commissioner Scott shot himself al
Seluc. hearthrokcn at his inability to defend
Nryburs. whose inhabitants are disloyal and
treachcrous.
More spies have arrived Two Englishmon
who had been impressed 10y the Doors escaped
last evening and have just arrived here The
local tradesmen arc proving their loyalty by an
agreement 10 keep down the prices 81 food
stuhs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-23

Lexington. Ky. oct. 22-Ephralm u Sayre pres,
dent OF the Kentucky Bankers Association ad
zone Of Kentucky leading financial men died her,
to-day of acute stomach trouble aged seventy.
nine Ne Was brother OF DR. Sa5re. 0f NeB-York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-23
BARKLY WEST srRRENDERs

Cape Town oct 23-Tt is rumored here this
morning that Barkly West northwest ~ Kim
berley. he's been surrendered to the Beers with
ont firing shot
Cape volunteers it is reported viii be sent to
relieve Kimberley
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-23
TWO MORE TRANSPORTS SAIL
SCENES OF ENTHUSIASM RENEWED AT
SOUTHAMPTON-DELA By
FOG AT LONDON.
FOG AT LONDON

London. oct 22.-Thc British transports Pa
vonia and Malta sailed this afternoon from
Southampton with troops OF Sir Redvers Buller's
army corps There was renewal Of the scenes
OF enthusiasm that marked the departure Of the
Guards Yesterday. Enormous crowds gathered
at the quay to witness the embarkation.
The transports that were due to sail last even
ing and this evening from Woolwich and Tilbury
We're detained I'm consequence Of the heavy fog
that has enveloped the London district for forty
eight hours seriously impeding the embarkation
81 troops. It is expected that they viii sail to-
morrow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-23
IOI-REXCO MARQUES N \ BAD WAY.
REFUGEES CREATE FANDEMONluM IN lnh
PORTUGUESE TOWN.

Laurence Marques oct II delayed in trans
mission)-The town is fairly overrun with reiu-
goes among whom are thousand persons re-
leased from the Transvaal jais. Thousands Of
natives. men and women. are huddled together,
and there Is a large representation Of Johannes
burg roughs. Malays and Indians. who, speaking
different languages. create a perfect pande-
monum.
A transport has been ordered to take the Brit
ish destitute away Immediately.
The guard at Damamiha. on the eastern
line stopped number Of Kafirs who were try
ing TO proceed to Pretoria The Kafirs endeav-
ored 10 force a passage. and one Of them was
shot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-23
YELLOW FEVER At NTANT.
STAFF HEALTH OFFICER REcuMMENrs DEpopr-
LATiON OF THE CITY

Miami Fla oct p Or Ioseoh Y. Porter state
Health Ofhcer who is temporarily staying in this
city. has issued the following
After a careful examination Of many OF the cases
OF fever the State Health officer announces the
existence OF yellow fever I'm this city Five dis
finct cases ~ yellow fever have been seen. and
from clinic histories submitted there are doubt
less several others The Infection ~ distributed
over the town mild In character. but unmistak-
able In recognition. To limit the spread of. and
to destroy the infection rapidly as possible a
denomination Of Miami IL recommended
JOSEPH Y. PORTER
State Health Dninnr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-23
4 BRILLIANT FEAT OF ARMS.
ENTHUSIASM AT CAPE TOWN OVER TIE
CAPTURE OF ELANDSLAAGTE.

ENTHUSIASM AT CAPE TOWN OVER THE
CAPTURE OF ELANDSLAAGTE.
Cape Town. oct 22-The news Of General
French's victory a. Elandslaagte has just been
published here. Il caused great enthusiasm.
The newspapers were quickly on the streets with
special editions and the people left the churches
IN order 10 get the details Of the ightine
Dispatches received from the front regarding
the capture Of Elandslaagte show II 10 have
been brilliant feat OF arms. The Beers were
strongly intrenched and fought with their
wonted bravery. They seized every opportunity
Of coming into action and ran 10 serve their
guns whenever they could get chance.
The British wounded are now being taken 10
Ladysmth. Every care and attention ere also
being given 10 the Boer wounded. who are be
ing dispatched down the country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-23
LIEUTENANT GALWAY 4 PRISONER

London. oct -. dispatch 10 The Daily
Mali from Pietermartzburg. Natal says that
Lieutenant Galway. Of the Natal Carbineers
who vas reported missing. is a prisoner in the
hands OF the Beers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-23
AMERICAN OFFIcER SERVING WITH

AMERICAN OFFICER SERVING WITH BOERS
Grand Rapids Mich. OCT. p The dispatches
from South Africa have made several references
to an American army officer named Blake. who is
serving with the Beers against the British. and
who is credited with having once lived I'm Detroit
BLAKE is graduate Of West Point from Missouri
He WAS dashing cavalry officer. and while sta
toned ia q Western fort he became acquainted
with r wealthy young society woman OF this city
They were married and Blake resigned his COM
mission to return TO this city with her. This was
the FIRST known Of him here. In 1885 Blake left the
city, announcing that he was going 10 Africa upon
an extended hunting trip Divorce proceedings fol-
lowed. Blake has been heard from several times.
first as hunter. then civil and mining "ng-
n'or ana now as soldier again II is said tlat
over a trivial incident he took deep rooted dis
Ike 90 cecil Rhodes. and this Is tho cause Of his
enlistment with the Beers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-23
GAVE CoLEsBURG A SCARE.

Cape Town, oct ~ delayed in transmits
sion).-A dispatch from Colcsburg SAYS police
man galloped into the town saving that the
Free state commando was coming from Noryars
Pont. and the townspcople assembled To- wit
ncss their entry II proved. however that the
reported commando was only a party 81 refu-
gees who for lack ~ train accommodations.
We're obliged 10 walk the entire distance There
are now altogether five hundred refugees at
COlesburg. ana all are doing Well
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-23

while Tommy Atkins might slaughter badly
armed barbarians he was no match for civil
lied enemy. The importance Of the victory is
fully recognized as exercising decisive inlu-
ence on the whole campaign.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-23

BOER LOSSES At MAFEkINN
Cape Town. Oct. PA message received from
Colonel Baden Powell. in command al Mafekne
dated October 10 says that nfty-three Doors
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-23

Vienna, oct. 22-rhe victory " the British
at Glencoe came as vast surprise To numerous
critics Of the British army who had asserted that
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-10-07
IS ALMOST DUE.
Development of TrnnsvRnl Crisis Ia
Expected within Few
Days.

London, Sept. 2s.-A few days now
should witness a definite development
in the crisis in the Transvaal. The
volksraad was sitting in secret session
Wednesday evening and the burghers
doubtless had the result of the delib-
erations of the Orange Free State volks-
RAID TO guide them in making II deci-
sion as to the reply to Mr.. Chamber
lain's latest dispatch, which will prob
ably be handed to the British diplo-
matte agent at Pretoria, Mr.. Conyng-
ham Greene, to-day, and be discussed
by the British cabinet Friday.
L is understood that the next British
note will virtually demand the absolute
fulfillment of the conventions of 1851
and 1854, which have been violated in
numerous points, but will accept five
years limit for the franchise.
Cablegrams from Pretoria and Cape
Town show that the general impression
prevails there that the Beers will not
recede from their position, and that the
feeling of unrest at Pretoria has been
intensified. a dispatch announces that
the Transvaal government has begun
to appoint officers to 60 to the front in
case of hostilities.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-10-07
MAY SOON FIGHT.
Opening of Hostiiities between Brit
ON and Boer Expected
This Week.

| London, Oct. Mot the faintest hin;
is allowed to escape as to what diplo-
matte communications, If any, are pass
ing between London and South Africa
| So far as the public is concerned, mat
| tiers have not advanced since Friday. II
| is noticeable that not even the Brus-
sells agency of the Transvaal govern
ment has yet issued Mr.. Kruger's latest
note TO the press. The silence main
| tanned on both sides is regarded as
| ominous,
From South Africa the news is wholly
concerned with feverish preparations
for hostilities. Commandant Gen.
Joubert is reported TO have said that he
has 10000 men on the Natal border
and that Commandant Cronj e has 5000
on the Bechuana side. The British
camp in the vicinity of Dundee consists
of 5000 men, with "a guns in strong
position. The Orange Free State is ac-
lively communicating. The Transvaal
government has virtually taken over
the Netherlands railway for military
purposes and Natal trains are being
turned back. Telegraph wires between
Natal and johannesburg have been cut
since Friday.
The Daily News Berlin special says
that DR.. Leyds names next Tuesday as
the date for formal declaration of
war by the Beers.
1t is evident that Buffalo river, the
northeastern boundary of Natal, is TO
be the Potomac of the war. In view of
its strategic value, Joshua Joubert has
taken personal command of the Boer
forces there, establishing a strong line
of pickets along the river, and has or
qered the natives to drive in all the
ual commands as yet does not show
concerted plans, it is evident that the
narrow, wedge-like strip of Natal, whose
apex is crowned with he ominous name
of Majuba hill, will be the center of
the coming storm. Late Saturday the
Beers established a camp at Scheeper's
Mex. near Nryheid, and they will mo-
Billie a great force on the Buffalo river
to-day, which the authorities at Dun
dee expect will move across the border
to that spot, probably at once. 1t is
believed that Il conflict at this point
will certainly occur early in the week.
a Cape Town dispatch says: Many
well-informed persons in Capt Town
discredit the idea that the Beers will
take the initiative. President Kruger.
it is said, does not despair of the sym
pathy of at least n portion of the Brit
ish liberals, and he knows that if the
Beers fire the first shot their sympathy
will be absolutely forfeited.
a dispatch from Dundee, Natal, says:
Five thousand Beers are now concen-
trated in close proximity to the from
tier, and it is reported that they are
about to attack Dundee. The most com
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-10-07
WRECK OF THE SCOTSMAN.
Fifteen of Her Passengers Are Lost
Survivors Robbed by Menu
bers of the Crew.

Montreal, QUE, Sept. 30.-Two hum
dred and fifty scantily-clad, baggage
| bereft men, women and children were
ON board of an intercolonial special
which steamed into Bonaventure depot
Friday night. They comprised the
greater number of those who sailed
from Liverpool on September ii ON
board the steamship Scotsman, bound
for Montreal, which was wrecked on
the shores of the straits of Belle Isle at
half-past two on the morning OF the
2lst. Ii was not only tale OF snip
wreck that they had to tell, but one OF
death. of suffering and pillage. For
Is at least of the Scotsman's passengers
perished; all suffered cruelty from
cold and privatioh, and, almost the
worst horror of all, the men who were
supposed to succor and assist those
committed to their care in the hour of
need turned on the helpless passengers
and with loaded guns and revolvers
compelled them to part with the lew
valuables saved Capt. Skrimshire and
his officers were exceptions. For the
honor of the British merchant marine
the crime may not be ascribed to the
men engaged in it, but to gang of
wharf rats and hangers-on, picked up
on the docks at Liverpool to replace the
usual crew of the Scotsman, which
Joined the seamen's strike on the other
side.
All who persisted were women. This
is accounted for by the fact that they
,yara Dcounnpts IF The first bOat which
left the steamer after she struck and
which was swamped before it could get
clear of the ship.
Hardly had the vessel struck before
men from the stokehole rushed into
the cabins. and, Sitting open valises
and bags with their knives, took all the
valuables they could lay their hands
on. Several of them fired shotguns
and tried to force men TO leave their
cabins. In more than one instance
rings were torn from the fingers of
fainting and dying women. Capt.
Skrimshire and his officers could do
nothing against the mob.
When morning came ii was found
that the Scotsman lay close inshore,
alongside cliff fully a thousand feet
high. After much hard work the pas
sengers were gotten safely ashore.
A quantity of biscuit was carried on
shore, and on this, with II very little
corned beef and wild berries, over 200
people existed for four days, when
they sgnaled the Montfort and the
steamship Grecian and were taken
ashore
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-10-07
The First SNOW.

Benton Harbor, Mich, Sept. 30.-The
first snow of the season fell here Fri
day morning. Light flurries followed
during the day. A strong wind pre-
in many years.
Marquette, Mich, Sept. 30.-A heavy
snowstorm prevailed here all day and
reports are that the storm was general
all over the upper peninsula. Three
inches of snow fell. A heavy gale on
the lake has driven in dozen boats for
shelter. -
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-10-07
CAPT. CARRIERS DISGRACE.
Dismissed from the Army, Fined So
900 and Sentenced to II Prison
Term of Five Years.

Washington, Oct. 2.-President Nc
Kinley has approved the findings of the
court-martial in the case of Capt. ODER
lin NJ. Carter, of the engineer corps.
This action was kept secret almost "a
hours to permit of the prompt arrest
of the convicted officer. His sentence is
dismissal from the army, fine of $4,000
and Imprisonment for five years.
Assistant Adjt. Gen. Simpson
went to New York with the order of ar
rest and Capt. Carter was taken into
custody Saturday and transferred to y
cell at Governors island preparatory
to being sent to the military prison at
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-10-07
ALL SORTS.

Tunis has been French province Tor
Is years, but the recent census shows
only 10000 Frenchmen in the colony.
G. w. Watts, the artist, although SO
years of age, is always at work by four
n. M, and says that is the secret of his
good health.
Spain has IS military pigeon lofts;
Portugal, IA; France, 16; Switzerland,
a; Italy, IA; Austria, @; Denmark and
Sweden, each /; Germany, IL, and Rus
STA, 5.