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The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-26

perfal Light Horse and two squadrons
of Natal carbineers; artillery, 21st
field battery, 42d field battery and the
Natal field battery; infantry, the Dew
onshire regiment, half battalion of
the Gordon Highlanders and the Man
chester regiment The whole force
was under Gen. French, with Col.
Ian Hamilton commanding the in
fantry.
II was present in person from $3.50
p. m. to $3.50 p. M, but did not assume
direction of the fight which was left
In the hands of Gen. French. Al
though desultory fighting took place
earlier in the day, while reinforce.
ments. sent out later ON ascertaining
the enemy's strength, were arriving
from Ladysmith, the real action did
not begin unth $3.50 p m. At that
hour the Beers held position Of very
exceptional strength. consisting Of q
rock hill about a mile and a half
southeast of Elaudslaagte Station.
"At $3.50 p m. our guns took q posi-
tion on ridge 4. 100 yards from the
Beers, where guns at once opened fire.
This fire was generally we'll directed,
but somewhat high. This time, con-
trary to previous experiences, their
shell burst WELL
''The Imperial Light Horse moved
toward the left of the enemy's position,
and two squadrons of the 5th Lancers
toward his right. During the artillery
duel mounted Beers pushed out from
their left and engaged the Imperial
Light Horse. In a few minutes the
enemy's guns ceased firing and our ar.
tillery was turned on the mounted
Beers, who opposed the Imperial Light
Horse. The latter at once fell back.
After the artillery preparations our
infantry advanced to the attack, sup
ported by our guns in the second po'
lsition. The Devonshires held the
enemy in front while the Mancheste,
regiment and the G. rdon Highlanders
turned his left flank.
.'The Boer guns, although often
temporarily silenced, invariably open.
ed fire again on the slightest oppor-
tunity, and were served with great
courage. After severe fighting oul
infantry carried the position. At e:3(
p. m. this was accomplished, the enemy
standing his ground to the last with
courage and tenacity. The Fifth
lLancers and squadron of the Fifth
Dragon Guards charged three timsl
through the retreating Boers in the
dark. doing considerable execution.
1--WE captured. the Boer camp, with
tents, wagons, horses and also two
guns. The Boer losses we're veg con
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-26
N,n. M.n Perish /. . p,,...rd

GREAT FALLS, Mont. Oct as.-Nine
men perished in the recent blizzard.
Five bodies have been recovered, and
it is probable that this is not half the
lost The last body found wss that OF
II. Herold, sheep herder. The sheep
had eaten of his beard, clothing and
part Of his boots. Sew eral bands OF
sheep without herders have been wan
dering in that country and point to
many unknown deaths
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-26
No strike On tho Big Four.

CLEVELAND, O., Oct. 90. Word that
there will be no strike Of telegraph OPP
orators on the Big Four railway has
been received by some of the operators
in Cleveland. A strike is impossi BILE
without the consent and cooperation
of the affiliated organizations of train
men and fremen. The tiremen and
trainmen have positively refused theis
consent
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-26
wooster's Largest Funeral.

WOOSTER O., Oct. 23.-The remains
of Harry McClarran, ex-senior vice
commander department of the Ohio G..
A. R., were inferred her Sunday after
noon. The funeral was the largest
ever held in the city. State Com
mander 7. R. Shinn and staff, of Ash
land, and many grand army men from
different parts of the state were pres
ent. Company B, sth regiment Ohio
volunteers, acted as the military es-
cort
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-26
CONvIcT'S CONFESSION.
J. @. Mcbride, In the Minnesota Peniten.
ttary, Confesssd to Four Murders
and Many Robberies.

SALTWATER, Mimi, Oct 23..-J. G.
Mcbride a convict at the prison, re-
ceived from jackson county in Decem-
Der last to serve three years and five
months for an assault, has made a re-
markable confession, showing him to
derers in the country. His confession
was made to Warden Wolfer in letter
written October 8, and in it he related
the murder of two officers--Joseph
Grant and John McNott--at Geneva,
ILL.,, on August 80, 1885; the murder of
Julia Buchmore at Geneva; post
Office robbery and the murder of Mar
shol, OF Ossawatomie, Kan; the burg
larry of hardware store and the
shooting of policeman at Guide Rock,
Neb., and many burglaries and high
way robberies. If the story is true, he
has been a veritable terror.
Speaking of the circumstances of the
murder of Grant and McNett, at Gene
va, he says:
Il shot Joseph Grant and John Nc
Mott. Three of us, two pals and myself,
were in the act of committing burglary
at Geneva at bout o'clock in the morn
ing of December 30, 1886. We entered the
house of an undertaken for the purpose
of robbery. My two pals were arrested
| by these officers l walked some dis
tance away from the place of the rob-
i harry fn hn !, %oJ
myself behind tree. When the of.
ficers came along with my pals, I sho,
them, killing officer McNott instantly
and wounding Officer Grant fatally.
Continuing, he says: II also mur
dered woman by the name of julia
Buchmore in the outskirts of Genev;
about two weeks before l murdere,
the officers. gut her throat with
razor because she recognized me Will
in the act Of committing robbery.
carried the body to hencoop and Sc
fire to the house. The body was foun,
in the hencoop the next ing"
Mcbride says hi right name is Gee
Butler and that he was born of re
spectacle parents, who have resided i
Geneva since 1871. He has served tw
terms in prison in Illinois and one i
Nebraska. After receiving the lette
and calling Mcbride into his Office fc
more explicit sto ry of his crime
Warden Wolfer communicated wit
the autho rites at Geneva and els
where. He learned that the crime
were comm ittsd but has received n
additional information.
Mcbride is now SO years old and say
he has followed the life OF a robb.
and murderer since he was 1s yea,
old. While relating the story Of h
crimes he gave all the details in
matter of fact manner and evidentl
felt relieved. He claims to have col
fessed b ecause his conscience bothere
him and says he is anxious to be pu,
ished for his many crimes. In til
murder of the Off GERS at Geneva b
says he had two pals. one Of the,
Harry Ester, later arrested and Sci
fenced to Joliet penitentiary for 1
years. The confession covers fou
large manuscript pages
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-26
No indictments Reported.

BATAVIA, O., Oct. 2S. The grand
jury failed to report any Indictment
against Fillmore Ross, Frank Hotter,
Gootlieb Swab and j. l.. Stoddard for
alleged participation in the whitecap-
ping of Ira Stevens. The feeling has
become stronger at Olive Branch, and
Mrs. Jones, who was the object of Ste
vens' attention, was compelled to leave
the town. Stevens has also stayed
away from the place..
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-26
The biennial Pilgrimage.

WASHINGTON, Oct 23.-The biennial
pilgrimage of the supreme council of
Scottish Rite Masons of the southern
jurisdiction to the grave of Gen. Albert
Pike, late supreme commander of the
order, was made Sunday. The grave
is located in Oak Hill cemetery. Short
services were held after the masonic
ritual, Repr esentative Richardson, of
Tennessee, presiding.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-26
Alleged Murdersrs Arrested.

CHICAGO, Oct 2S.-Jake Butler and
Dudley Green, colored, accused of COM
mitting a murder for the purpose of
robbery near Versailles, KY, six weeks
ago, were arrested here Sun day night.
The Ketucky officials " ere notified and
officers will come to Chicago to take
the two men back for trial The
prisoners are accused of waylsy-
ing q prominent citizen of Versailles
and robbing him. When he resisted
he was shot and killed.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-26
Fit..im On. and Thorae Matched

CHICAGO, Oct. 2S.-The Tattersalls
athletic association Sunday announced
that it will put on Robert Fitzsimmons,
the undefeated middleweight cham
ion of the world, on Saturday next,
against JEFF Thorne, the fast light
heavyweight of Johannesburg, South
Africa
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-26

New YORK, Oct. 23.-William FL.
since Thursday morning to break the
thousand miles road record completed
his task Sunday night. The ten cen
turies, which were ridden over a tri-
angular course, near Valley Stream.
L. l., were made In about "a hours,
seven hours ahead of the previous re.
cord.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-26

FINDLAY, O., Oct. 23.-Mrs. Mary
Wotgamuth was awarded $50 in her
suit against Kirk bride, the 'oil king"
He shot an oil we'll nesr her house, and
her property, including her clothing,
was sprinkled with the loud-smel1ing
fluid. She wanted $500.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-26
The Link Broke

SIDNEY, O., Oct. 90. Charles Smith,
aged Is years, was killed here Sunday
afternoon while stealing a ride on a
freight. He was standing between
two oars with one foot on each. The
link which connected the two cars
broke and he was thrown on the rails.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-26
Tho Body Was Petrified.

SRRlNGFIELp, O., Oct. 23.-Charles
Arbogast, of Catawba, bought lot at
Vienna and started to dig we'll. The
workmen struck coffin and found
therein petrified body. There was a
graveyard in the vicinity half CEN
tury ago Mr.. Arbogast has decided
Got to build there.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-26

Mt. VERNON, O., Oct 21.-The Knox
county infirmary, at Bangs, caught
fire from an explosion in the bath
room. The flames crept to the roof
and cut off one wing with the insane
inmates. By heroic efforts the roof
was scaled and the fire extinguished.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-26
Her Wish Was Gran ted.

Mt. VERNON, O., Oct. 2s.-Mrs. Thos.
Head died in Gambler Saturday. on the
fftieth anniversary of her marriage.
She fell few days ago and broke her
hip. She wanted to live until her mar
riage anniversary day arrived, and her
wish was granted.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-26
his Leg Was Amputatsd.

MARYsvILLE, O., Oct. 28-An un-
known man was run over by the oars
while trying to steal ride near Mil
ford Center. His leg was amputated.
He had $75 on his person, and was
a young man of good address but re-
fused to divulge his name.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-26
Desoerato Suicide.

SANDUsKY, O., Oct. 2s.-At 10 o'clock
Sunday night John Stewart, an in
mate of the soldiers home here, de-
spondent over i'll health, threw him
self in front of an electric car near the
home and was instantly killed.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-26

TOLEDO, O., Oct. 23.-Mr and Mrs
William ]. Bryan passed through the
city at an early hour Sunday morning,
bound for Harlan, Ia, where Mr..
Bryan has an engagement to speak
Monday. He will 60 direct from there
to Nebraska, in which he will make
the fight of his life for the democratic
state ticket.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-26
Lieut.. G.llwa, = Prisoner.

LONDON, Oct. GA dispatch to the
Daily Mail from zburg, Ma
tai, says that Lieut. Galway, of the
Natal Carbineers. who was reported
missing, is q prisoner in the hands of
the Boera
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-26
Killed with . Club.

ELYRA. O., Oct 2s.-Chas Watson
killed C. L. Cheesman, q psemiAent
farmer by striking him On the head
with club. He says he did It In ell.
defence.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-26
Blood Poisoning From q Spider Bite.

CHILLIcoTHE, O., Oct. 2S.-Mr. Dan
Friend, who pitched for the Milwau-
kee team this season, is lying at his
home in this city in q critical condi-
ton from blood poisoning. He was
bitten on the thumb of his left hand
by a spider some days ago.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-26

"a thousand piastres if you abduct
the girl tonight"
"Impossible!" protested the mercenary.
81 was shaved only day before yesterday,
and who ever heard of job of this mag.
nitude being done by anybody with less
than weeks growth of stubby beard
upon his face ?"
Foster st. Oyr stamped his foot i'm
patiently.
"Am ! to be cheated of my prey, after
all ?"
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-26
PA,,aa.lphia D.f.ats Brooklyn.

New YoRx, Oct 2a-The game be-
tween the Brooklvn and Philadslphis
baseball teams at HoboLen Sunday re-
suited in victory for the Philadelphia
team. The score was to-
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-26

Some self-made men stole the timber
they used from some one else.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-26
FRESH BOLOGNA
Job Couldn't Have Stood 1t

Job Couldn't Have Stood 1t
If he'd had Itching Piles. They're ter
ribly annoying; but Bucklen's Arnica
Salve will cure the worst case of Piles on
earth. 1t has cured thousands. For
Injuries, Pains or Bodily Eruptions it's
the best salve in the world. Price 25c. a
box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by, W. R
mSith & Co., Druggist.
Pedestrian-Don't you hear your
mother calling you?
Tommy Tuffiey-Yep!
Pedestrian-Well, why do you not
answer?
Tommy-'Cause it amt pa.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-02
Dragged by "a Motor.

Carl Konscheit, laboring man employed
at the new Karbach building, Thirteenth and
Howard streets, was dragged nearly half a
block by South Omaha motor Saturday
evening and severely injured about the lower
limbs, The accident occurred at Thirteenth
and Douglas streets. According to Kon-
scheits story it was caused by the conduc-
tors giving the ''go ahead" signal too
quickly.
The train was No. 104. The names of the
crew were not learned. Konscheit says he
attempted to board the car at Douglas
street while 1t was standing at the crossing.
AS he grasped the seat handle the car
started, and retaining his hold with one hand
he was dragged nearly 200 feet, The crew
of the train did not stop to learn of the man S
injuries, possibly not having seen him fall,
He was taken In the patrol wagon to his
home 2Ol4 CASTELAR, avenue, where his right
knee was found to have been severely in
jured and his arms and legs bruised.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-02

throughout the rooms. large bowl oc-
| cupied the center OF the table. and the plate
cards bore the same blossoms. Covers we're
laid for nine.
Wednesday being the 12d birthday OF Mr.
j, n. II. Patrick, a pleasant surprise was
planned and most successfully carried out
number OF his friends gathered at his
residence to offer their congratulations and
a most delightful time was spent.
Mrs. Philip Won Windhoim entertained the
Ladies' J. T. Coffee club at high five on
Thursday last on which occasion ;he first
prize was won by Mrs. J. Burster and the
second by Mrs. c. Scott. Light refresh
ments were served and a very pleasant time
was spent by those present
Mrs. Frank B. Reynolds and Mrs. Her
bert l.. Porterfeld entertained their friends
at high FIVE on Thursday afternoon at Flor
enCe. Mesdames Robert Dining and w. s.
Gibbs won the first prizes, Mrs W. S. Rec
tor and Miss Bowie the second, and Mes
danes f. f. Porter and Fred Engel the
consolation.
Saturday evening, June ~, MIR. and Mrs.
John T. Burke celebrated their crystal we'd
ding at their home. $40 North Twenty fifth
street, and entertained large number Of
friends in most delightful manner with
song, music and cards MIR. and Mrs. Burke
we're the recipients of number of most
beautiful presents, one of which was cut
glass water service, consisting of bottle,
glasses and tray, presented by the ladies of
the Wisteria club of which Mrs. Burke is a
member. Ten games of whist were played.
The women's first prize was won by Mrs.
Farrell and the gentlemens first prize by
H. G. Matthes, the womens BOBBY by Mrs,
N. Plant and the gentlemen's BOBBY by
James Dougdale, after which refreshments
were served
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-02
OMAHA SUBURBS.
Florence.
street.


Mrs. A. D. Cox went to Lincoln Wednes-
day to visit friends for few days.
Mrs. Elliott and daughter Myrtle were
business visitors in Omaha Wednesday.
Lizzie Green from Spirit Lake. Ia, is
here for few days visiting her mother.
w. II. Wyman and family of Omaha spent
the last week with the family of G. ]. Hunt.
Miss Eunice Tracy spent Saturday and
Sunday visiting relatives and friends in
Omaha.
]. Y. Craig of Forest Lawn cemetery
made a business trip TO Blair Wednesday
morning.
All the ex-solders of the Spanish Amer
lean war attended the opening of the expo
sition Saturday.
Charles Fouke is laid up with the rheu-
matism and has not been able to be ont OF
bed for nearly week.
Mrs. Frasinette and two sons went to Lake
Quinnebaug, near Tekamah, Thursday, for
a couple of weeks outing.
John Corcoran, who has had a grading con-
tract in Iowa for the last two months. is az
home visiting his parents.
Albert Everhart who has been teaching
school in Iowa the last year, was calling on
old friends here Thursday.
Miss Sadie Richie left Thursday for New
castle, Neb,, where she will spend couple
of months visiting relatives,
S. A. Godell went to Council Bluffs
Wednesday on business connected with a
| mail route on which he is figuring.
Rev Robert T. Graham and family and
Miss Prudence Tracy were the guests of
| Lafe Shipley and family Friday evening.
| Mrs. w. b. Backus teacher here in the
public school, left Tuesday TO spend the
summer with her parents in Pennsylvania.
| The following were elected members OF
| the school board at the election Monday: DR..
| j. +. Tracy, Hugh Suite and Charles Fouke
| Mr.. and Mrs. II. p. Hills, who have bee n
on the Pacific coast for the last three
months, are spending month with Mr. ard
Mrs. Powell, Mrs. Hills parents.
The cyclone insurance agents have teen
| doing a rushing business in town The last
week, people getting their houses insured
! against cyclones since he Herman disaster.
Mrs NJ. l.. Leach of South Omaha, who
| has been visiting friends in Blair for the
| last two weeks, stopped off here ON her way
home and visited relatives Friday ana
| Saturday.
| w. II. Rose, the pioneer groceryman, cele-
| brated his saith birthday Wednesday. Mr.
| Rose has all of his faculties and attends 10
duties in his store the same as a man of
half his age
The big pump, which has been under CON
| structiOn al the water works TO. the last SIX
months, was started Thursday and run along
| With ease. few minor changes are 10 be
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-02
Ahbe-Sunytl,e.

News has been received from Duluth of
the marriage of Miss Edith Smythe. daugh-
ter of the late Mrs. o. o. Kinney, and for
merly of Omaha, to Mr.. Frederick r. Ahbe
last Wednesday afternoon. The ceremony,
which took place at o'clock in st. Paul's
Episcopal church before a large gathering
OF friends and relatives, including many
people from out of town, was performed by
Bishop Gilbert of st. Paul, assisted by DR..
Ryan. The bride, who was given away by
Mr.. o. d. Kinney, was attended by Miss
Fanchon Barrett OF Tower as maid of honor.
Miss Josephine Peyton as second maid of
honor and Miss Ahbe of Newark n. j. and
Miss Mary Bradshaw OF Superior as brides
maids. The groom was attended by Messrs.
Albert Lonn, II. b. Freyberger and Clinton
Mccormick. The bride wore an extremely
handsome travelling gown of white broad
cloth, very elaborately trimmed with white
satin, white liberty silk and duchesse lace,
and large white picture hat, which was
very becoming. Miss Barrett wore a pretty
white robe gown trimmed with valenciennes
lace and a large picture hat and carried
white lilies. Misses Peyton, Ahbe and Brad
Shaw wore pretty white summer gowns and
carried shower bouquets of white bridal
roses. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs.
Ahbe left for their future home in Soudan.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-02
JAMAICA IN ON RECIPROCITY
Treaty Concluded and Commissioners
Ready TO GO to Canada on
similar Mission.

WASHINGTON, July IA reciprocity
treaty with Jamaica was concluded at the
State department today at a conference be-
tween Commissioner Kasson, in behan of the
United States and MIR. Tower, the British
charge d'affaires. The jamaican treaty is
now to be forwarded to Kingston for the ap-
proval OF the colonial authorities and when
this is given the formal signing OF the in
strument will occur The Jamaican tariff
commission left this afternoon, going first
to ottawa to confer with the Canadian au-
thorities. All parties concerned in the nego-
tiations here have been placed under the
strictest reserve, as 1t is said that the dis
cussion of the details of the convention just
concluded might prove prejudicial in both
countries. 1t is known, however, that the
convention concluded today is under section
of the Dingley tariff law, providing for
reciprocity treaties, and is not mere ''ar-
rangemeut," as provided for by section of
the act. The concessions given to Jamaica
differ materially from those allowed the
other British West Indian colonies, mainly
because of the recent tariff law enacted by
Jamaica, which had special application to
the United States.
The maximum concession permitted by
the law is 20 per cent on the regular duties,
but 1t is not stated whether the reduc-
tions given to Jamaica amount to the full
20 per cent In some of the other British
West Indian treaties 12 per cent is under
stood to have been the basis of reduction.
The latest returns show that Jamaica
shipped to the United States last year goods
valued at $3,499,014, and received from the
United States S4,3S95S3. This was before
the enactment of the Jamaican tariff law,
which is understood to have been specially
directed toward the American trade. The
trade with the United States, both i'm
ports and exports, has been about equal
to the combined trade with all other coun-
tries, including Great Britain and the other
British colonies.