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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
TERRoRizED BY A NEGRO.
Citizens of Dover Alarmed by tho Conduct
Of the Nntoriona William shncklaY.

Citizens OF Dover Alsrintd by the Conduct
OF the Notorious William shockley.
Dover, OCT. II. William Shockley,
oolored, who escaped from the Dover
Jail recently, went to Levi Holiday 8
residence, in Kerbin's row. early yes
terday morning, and attacked Julia
Holiday, striking her several times.
The woman's brother went to her
rescue, and elected her assailant, when
the latter drew revolver, and fred
promiscuously, exclaiming 81 do not
care whom shoot. - After the neigh
borhood had been aroused, Shoclsley
fed, threatening to return, and have
vengeance.
Shockley first became notorious by
destroying one Of Mary Holidays eyes.
While an attempt was being made to
arrest him for this crime, he muir
derously assaulted Police Officers Kin
namon and Melbourne, for which
assault the ate Grief Justice Coluegys
sentenced him to 10 years imp ison-
meut. At fist, the prisoner was
chained, and confined in an ironclad
cell, but later the jail officials became
less strict, and Sheriff Wharton gave
him the run of the Jail. Immediately
after his escape from Jail, the sheriff
offered reward of s25 for his recap
ture. A week ago, the authorities were
notified of his whereabouts, but he
evade1 arrest.
Notwithstanding his long term in
Jail, Shockley seems to have not lost
any of his bloodthirstiness, and the
town is terrorized.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
NEWS NOr t0NFIRMED.

Nothing Deauite IN London ABOUT Serious
Boer Losses at Matching, i,ut 1t ~ Be-
l'evs6 They Have Met Win Rev-rses.
London, Eng, Oct. Is. Up to noon
today no confirmation had been received
of the report of serious Boer losses at
Mafeking; but stories are arriving from
various points so persistently and cir
oumstantially, that it appears probable
the burghers have met with some
measure of reverse
Accounts of the action at Mafeking
are now beginning to arrive from Pre-
toria. Therefore, il the Beers had any
success, it is bound soon to be known.
As foreshadowed yesterday, they
have succeeded in cutting off the water
supply at MafeKing; but it is said that
there are sufficient wells in the town to
supply the inhabitants.
A new and serious element in the
military situation is the rising OF the
warlike tribe of Basutos. under Chief
Mchoko, against the Orange Free State.
RESERVES TO BE CALLED OUT.
In the House of Commons today the
first lord of the treasury and govern
ment leader, Arthur j. Balfour,
brought in the following from the
Queen
THE state Of affairs in South Africa
having constituted, in the opinion of
Her Majesty, a case Of great emergency
within the meaning of the act Of Par
lament. Her Majesty deems it proper
to provide additional means for military
service. She has, therefore thought it
right to communicate to the House
that Her Majesty is, by proclamation,
about to order the embodiment of the
militia and to cal out the militia
reserve force, or such part thereof as
Her Majesty may think necessary, for
permanent service"
The calling out Of the militia and
the militia reserves has occasioned
widespread wonderment. Old stories of
preparations against continental COM
binations are revived. 1t is freely
rumored that the government is deter
mined to demonstrate to Europe that
the British army is not negligible
quantity.
Probably both the attitude of Europe
and that Of the natives in South Africa
have something to do with this move
ment; and the lavish display of force
is Intended, doubtless, not only to
check the i'll will apparent on both
sides of the Rhine and beyond tho
Vistula, but also to guard against the
Black Peril"
According to the statistics published
this year. the militia, including the
permanent staff and the militia reserve,
numbers 1872, 493.
Another dispatch from Pretoria says
that the burghers have occupied
Taungs, south of Mafeking, and Lobari
(Lobatsi?) to the northward, without
opposition.
BoER REFUSE ADMITTED.
A dispatch from Durham. Natal, says
that refugees who arrived there yester-
day Tuesday from Pretoria declare
that the Boers at the Transvaal capital
admitted q Boer repulse at Mafeking,
eight burghers being killed and a
number wounded.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
jackson. Mich, Oct. 1S.-Speaking
at the railway station here last night,
as the Presidential train stopped for a
few minutes on the way to Cleveland,
President Mckinley said:
% | think there never was q time
when there was so much thought and
interest in public affairs as now. Every
citizen is deeply concerned in the well
fare of his country. He is fairly welii
satisfied with conditions at home. The
thoughts of the country are now in the
Philippines. They follow the brave
men, the soldiers and sailors of the
United States who are upholding the
flag of our country in those distant
islands OF the sea. We want the SOW
eieignty and authority of the United
States recognized in that territory as
fully as it is recognized in every other
territory belonging to the American
government.
1.-THE American people regret sim
cerely that the very people whom they
emancipated, the very people whom
they relieved from oppression, should,
have turned upon the soldiers of the
United States, foully assassinated them
and resist the sovereignty of the United
States. But having done it, there is
nothing left for the government OF the
United States to do but to establish,
at whatever cost may te required, it's
undisputed authority in those ceded
islands. And as the boys at the front
arc carrying that flag, the hearts of the
people follow them and the government
will stand behind them until that flag
is carried to q triumphant peace.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
UNITED STATES oIRcUir COURT.
Opening of the October Term at the Federal
Building Tuesday Morning.

Building Tuesday Morning.
The October term of the United
States Circuit Court opened at the
FederalBuilding Tuesday morning, with
Judges Gray and Bradford ON the
bench. The calendar was gone over
and the following disposition made Of
causes thereon:
George @. Kembe VS.. the Western
Union Telegraph Co., passed: Lewis
Horn VS.. +. Blumenthal X Co., passed I;
Victor g. Bloede VS.. the Joseph Ban
croft S Sons Co., passed; Eliza Harris
VS.. the receivers of the Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad Co., set for trial October
3lst; ii. W. Bartol Vs. Henry johnson
& Co., on demurrer passed; Aristidi
de Lucca VS.. Hughes Brothers & Bangs,
argument on demurrer tomorrow morn
ing Reuben Gordon, Michael Donaho
and John A, Springer VS.. the receivers
of the B. g. 0. Railroad Co., set for
trial on November LIST: Dennison Manu-
featuring Co. VS.. the Thomas Manu-
featuring Co., testimony being taken
W. s. Prickett, receiver, VS.. L. +.
Adair and others, passed; Hepburn VS..
X. W. Dasey, passed.
On motion of James II. Hoffecker,
Martin Il. Smith was admitted to
practice, and on Mr.. Smiths motion
The plea in the case of Brocolie vs.. tho
b. 4 o. Railroad Co., was ordered
withdrawn ON Friday morning.
Austin Harrington petitioned the
court for his discharge as receiver of
the Nonesuch Fibre Co., as the prin-
cipal party to the proceedings IS dead
and there are no funds. The case has
been in the court since 1884. The costs
will be imposed and the case discon-
tinued.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
|ROERS FIRE ON MAFEKING
Women and Children We're First Warned
to Leave the Town.
ARRIVES AT NEWCASTLE
London Reports Indicate a Re-
pulse of the Beers.
THE BRITISH RESERVES ORDERED OUT

Associated Press Dispatches by special Wires.
Pretoria, Transvaal, Oct. 16-(de-
i,yed in transmission. Gen. Cronje,
after warning the women and children
to leave Matching, opened fire upon
ibe town with canon, but no response
vas made.
The report current at Delagoa Bay
mat 6,000 Boeis have been rerulsed at
Newcastle is false.
Commandment Gen. Joubert has ar
RED at Newcastle, Natal. He found
only hundred mon there when he
entered the town.
MANY REFUGEES AT NATAL.
Pietermaritzburg, Natal, Oct. 10. 1t
IA reported on reliable authority that
Boers in parties of two or three are
striving in Umvoti country from the
Transyaal, and are being accommodated
on various farms. Pietermaritzburg
itself is crowded with refugees, to
shelter whom all the pubic buildings
are being utilized.
There is much distress. Seven thou
sand natives have entered Natal from
the Transvaal within the last week and
most of them have gone to Zululand.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
HIsHER FRrfGHT RArEs.
A General Advance TO Go Into Effect on I'll
First of No Eembsr,


First of November.
II was learned from the railroad
Offices in this city that general
advance ia freight rates on all Of the
principal railroads in the east, includ-
ing the ones running through this city,
will 60 into effect on November LIST.
just what the advance will be is not
known, as it Is understood the matter
is still in the hands OF the railroad
association and the tariff schedules
have not yet been sent out. Everything
will be in shape prior to the first of
next month, however, and shippers will
know what to expect when the now
schedule goes into effect.
A prominent local railroad man in
speaking of the matter yesterday
said the new tariffs would simply be a
restoration OF old rates. During the
period of business depression there was
q general reduction of railroad rates
and the tariffs have remained about
the same, hence the proposed change
The reporters informant said he under
stood that the advance would be very
slight, although it would be more
material with respect to iron shipments
than with most other commodities, as
the wear and tear on cars from the
handling of iron is greater than from
most other articles handled.
The railroads are doing what they
can to relieve the car famine, thousands
of cars being in course of construction
on hurry orders.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

Marcellus Price died Tuesday at the
residence OF his son, John B. Price.
the Belltue Hotel, No. 1929 Market
street, in the s7th year Of, his age. Nh.
Price was retired farmer of"Brandy-
wine hundred. He leaves 46 grandchfE
dren and "a great grandchildren. He
is survived by his wife, who is SO. years
old. The funeral will take place on
Friday afternoon, interment to be made
in the Wilmington and Brandywine
cemetery,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
PARLIAMENT IN SESSION.
II Was Convened TO Consider the Situation
in south Africs.

IN
London, Eng, Oct. 17.-Parliament
opened today in extraordinary session,
10 consider the South African situa-
ton. In the speech from the throne,
Her Majesty said:
my Lords and Gentlemen: Within
a very brief period after the recent
prorogaton of Parliament, | am COM
PEELED by events deeply affecting the
interests Of my empire to recur to your
advice and aid.
The state Of affairs in South Africa
has made it expedicnt that my govern
ment should be enabled to strengt then
the military forces of this country by
calling out the reserves. For this pur-
pose, the provisions of the law render
II necessary that Parliament should be
called together.
Except for the difficulties that have
been caused by the action of the South
African Republic, the condition of the
world continues to be peaceful.
Gentlemen of the House of Com
mons Measures will be laid before you
tor the purpose Of providing the ex-
peDdituro which has been, or may be,
caused ty events in South Africa. Es-
Inmates for the ensuing year will be
submitted to you in due course.
My Lords and Gentlemen: There
are many sui jects of domestic inter-
ests to which your attention will be in
yited at later period, when the ordi-
nary season for the labors of parlia-
mentary session has been reached.
For the present, | have invited your
attendance in order to ask you to deal
with an exceptional exigency, and |
pray that, in performing the duties
which claim your attention. you may
have the guidance and blessing of
Almighty God. ="
sRrRMIsHEs AT MAFEKING.
Today's news from the western border
probably reduces the alleged heavy
lighting at Mafekipg to ordinary pro-
portions. Apparently, the earlier SEN
sational story originated in the Skin
mishes between the armored train and
small dctaehments of Beers, although
since then much may have happened to
the little garrison.
THREE HUNDRED Beers KILLED.
a special from Cape Town says that
800 Beers and Is British have been
billed in battle at Mafeking.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
sRIrisH CAMP CAPTURED.


Boer Organ Claims n Triumph, but Admits
That the boer Casualties We're severe.
Lorenzo Marques, East Africa, Oct.
lS.-The Volkssten, the Boer official
organ at Pretoria, gives the following
account of the occupation of the
British camp at Ramathlabama, Just
north OF Mafeking:
The British camp at Ramathlabama
has been captured and sacked by Gen.
Cronie, after severe fighting. Many
burghers were killed or wounded. Tho
British loss is not known.
The Volkssten adds that success
has thus far everywhere attended the
burghers," although it admits that, in
the various skirmishes near Mnfeking
and at other points, tho Boer casualties
number GO or 10 killed and wounded. Z
The Beers continue to close in upon
Mafeking and to destroy the railway
north and south of the town. Among
the prisoners captured at.Lobatsi was
the Rev. Adrian Hofmeyr. He has
since been relensed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
FIGHTING NORTH or MAFEAINa.

British Retired After the second Engages
menI, But They Resumed the Attack.
Pretoria, Transvaal, Oct. IA tde-
ia!ed in transmission. ~ Heavy fight
l1g took place this morning north of
Nafeking. An armored train sent to
repair the railway line opened fire on
the Boer Commanded. One burgher was
kllied,and two burghers we're wounded.
a second engagement followed in
which nine British were wounded.
Yesterday, while Gen. Cronje's troops
were near the broken railway bridge,
hlne miles north OF Mafeking, an APP
preaching train, loaded with dynamite,
was fired upon, and blown up. There
were no casualties on the Transvaal
side.
The Executive Council has decided
10 release all burghets undergoing
year Imprisonment or less. AL other
prisoners who are In the same category
VIII be sent across the border.
The French, German and italian con-
suls have issued proclamations, calling
upon their respective citizens to re-
main neutral
Commandant- General Joubert has
Established his headquarters at Charles
toll. and opened Geographic communi-
ggatlon with the Transyaal by way of
Laing's Mex.
Guns and food stuffs found secreted
10 the mines on the land are confis-
Gated.
The government has ordered the COM
mandee outside johannesburg to act in
saso OF any disturbances. AS it has
Deen discovered that attempts are being
made to tamper with the railways. the
Landrosts have been authorized to
shoot on sight all persons found near
railways with dynamite.
Pretoria, Oct. 15--( delayed in trans
ahisslonl. Further dispatches received
py the government say that fighting
continues north of Mafeking. The
british, after the second engagement,
retired In the direction of the town,
nut they resumed the attack shortly
afterwards, two burghers being killed,
anu three wounded. The commando
Engaged was inpeded, owing to the
want OF heavy artillery, which was sub
seluently obtained from Gen. Cronje.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

Associated Press pisoatcn by special Wires.

Associated Press Dispatch by Speci III Wires.
Knightstown. Ind. Oct. IS. "A serious
fire broke out here at l.30 O'Clock this
morning. Three lives, and possibly
five, were lost, and property worth
500, COO or more was destroyed.
The dead are: Truman Rhodes,
Charles Schutter, F. Davey.
The men were members Of the volun-
teer fire department ana were fighting
the fire when the front wall of a three
story building fell outward.
1t is believed two others met with the
same fate. The Masonic Temple, the
largest building in the city was de-
stroyed, together with several others.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

Mrs. S. Herrick, who was recently
stricken with paralysis. died Monday
evening a; the home OF her niece; Mrs.
Charles Collins, No. COG West Eighth
street, w,eu whom she made ner nome;
She was bora in New York and lived
there the greater part OF her me- until
her niece was married. when she took
mn her residence in this city. She was
n consistent member of the Second
Rantist Church and was true and
faithful friend to all she knew. The
funeral services were conducted Mt
the house, the Rev. F. F. Briggs
ofliciating, this morning at 10 O'Clock.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

A session of Orphans Court was held
yesterday, Judge Spruance presid-
ing. j. Harvey Whiteman presented
the petition of ]. 7. Diokey, executor
OF Lizzie Malone, to sell certain real
estate for debts, which was granted.
Robert Pennington presented the petit
ton of Annie Mulrooney, electing to
take under the will in lieu Of dover
under her husbands will, which was
granted. Harry Emmors was appointed
trustee &c sell real estate Of Alexander
Mcdonald, deceased. Court adjourned
until next Wednesday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

Frederick Stradner of No. $40 West
Sixth street, gallery boy at tho works
of the Wilmington City Electric Co.,
received shock about 4'o'clock yester-
day morning by coming in contact with
two live wires. He was sent to the
Delaware Hospital, where it was
thought probable partial amputation
of both hands may he necessary. At
9 o'clock yesterday afternoon he was in
n critical condition.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

James R. Baxter, aged ~ years, was
found dead in bed yesterday at his
residence, No. 7l3 Madison street. He
was comparatively we'll when he re-
tired. Coroner Vandever was notified
and as DIR. Lukers had been attending
him for heart disease, certificate Of
death from that cause was given. De-
ceased was well known. At one time
he WAS foreman at the works of the
Edge Moor Bridge Co. Several chill
dren survive him,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
Mrs. James aoss,pcer Dead.

Mrs. Ellen NJ. Hossinger, aged about
90 years, wife of James Hossinger of
Newark. died suddenly Tuesday night of
neuralgia of the heart. Besides her
husband three children survive her,
two daughters and son, Joseph, WHO
was Il captain OF the First Delaware
Regiment.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

Ladysmith, Natal. Oct. H. Delayed
in transmission. THE native tribe of
Barolongs, under Chief Vessels, is said
to no cooperating in the defence of
Matching, undertaking outpost duty.
1t is reported here that dysentery and
desertion are prevalent in Gen. Cronje's
commando.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
INsURG ENTs ON TOR IN VENEZUELA

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires,
Caracas, Venezuela, Oct IS. Senior
Mattos, the peace envoy, bringing an
ultimatum from the insurgent COM
mander, Gen. Cipriano Castro, returned
to Caracas today from Valencia to meet
President Andrade, who is expected to
give an answer in the course of the
day.
= President Andrade cannot do other.
wise than accept the conditions i'm
posed by Gen. Castro, as he is virtually
abandoned by all his supporters.
The situation here is extremely
critical.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

, The marriage of Theodore Werle OF
Pittsburg, Pa, and Miss Amanda L.
Scholl OF Chalfant, Pa, took place
Tuesday at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. P. j. Isaac, No 2l09 Washington
street. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. Frederick Doerr, pastor OF
ST. Stephens Church. The wedding
march was played by Miss Elsie
Hewett. MIR. and Mrs. Werle will make
their home in Pittsburg.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
TWENTY-FIVE MEN ENTOMBED.

Explosion OF Mine Gas at the Shenandoah
CITY Coiliery.
Pottsville, Pa, Oct. II. - Shortly
before II O'Clock, this morning, an ex-
plosion of mine gas occurred at the
men were entombed. Ten Of them have
been rescued alive. The mine took
fire.
The Shenandoah Fire Department
has gone to the rescue. Great excite
ment prevails.
The colliery is one of the largest Of
the Philadelphia & Reading Coal and
Iron Co. IS operations.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

Associated Pres, Dispatch by Special Wires
Parsons, W. Va, Oct Is. Immense
forest fires, miles in extent are raging
in the mountains near here. Millions
Of feet of lumber are being burned up,
and other property is in inminent
danger.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

!, Lorenzo Marques, East Africa, Oct.
~ -kefuges, who have Just arrived
nere iron, the Transvaal, report that
,he Beers have been repulsed at Mafe-
King, sustaining heavy LOSSES
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
Pns,I,st Convicted of Mansiaurhter.

wanko, pugiIist Of Washington, Pa. /,
has been found guilty of manslaugh liter
in causing the death of Felix Carr, of
st. Adams, W. Va, in a glove contest
near here recently. Tho penalty is from
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

Harry L. France, also a son Of the
Rev. John France. and Miss Mamie
Coggins, daughter of MIR. and Mrs.
Samuel Coggins of Bennings, d. e.,
residence of the BRIDES parents by DR..
France.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

Kimberley, tiriqunland, Oct. l6.-
AN armured train, while accommodating
near Spytfontein, engaged the Boers,
Killing five. and wounding seven. The.
British had no losses.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
RoPEroWs BRIDGE BLowN OF.


ADVANCE southwark.
:. Cape Town, Cape Colony, Oct IT,
~ Is reported here that the Beers have
mad an engagement with another
arinored train from Rhodesia.
a special dispatch from Mafelsing
says that all was intact there up to
saturday night. At that time, the
hoer artillery was being brought up,
put it had not been placed in position.
according to dispatches, the British
nave blown up the Hopetown railway
fridge over the Orange River, with a
view view OF checking the Boer advance
southwark.
1t is expected that the Beers will
en' of Kimberley's water supply, but
we De Beers dam contains enough for
considerable period.
aaliwal North, Cape Colony, is isolated.
from Golsshprg, come persistent re-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

United States Marshal Short sold the
schooner Mason W. Sheehan, now lying
at Bowers Beach, yesterday morning to
Charles W. Flack of Bowers Beach for
SITS. The cash was paid.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

itorations Of the report that the Beers
nave attacked Mafeking, being thrice
rrenulsed with heavy losses. From other
LOWS on the border, similar reports are
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
Publisher Appleton Dying.

New York, Oct. 18.-William Fl.
Appleton, head Of the publishing house
of d. Appleton & Co., is dying at his
country home in Riverdale, N. Y. He
is Sc years old.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
M'KINLEY'S Note OF DEFIANCE
Claims Philippine Islands as
American Territory.
MUST ESTABLISH OUR AUTHORITY
And Carry the Flag to a Tri-
umphant Peace.

Regrets That the People We "Emanci-
pated" Should Have Turned Upon and
Assassipated Our acknowledgements
Will stand Behind the Soldiers In tho
Philippines.