Ligonier Banner., Volume 34, Number 31, Ligonier, Noble County, 2 November 1899 — Page 1

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On Account of the Death of Mr. Meyer Baum, This Stock of SGENERALE Wers W nAR b - Must be closed out at once so as to settle I mptheeaidale. .. .. . & & .. « o e cm eer This is no fake or sham sale neither do we give you a few bait prices, but everything in our entire store will be sold at the same proportionate prices as quoted in the several different departments below. Ask your neighbors who have attended this great . ... And they will tell you that we are doing exactiy as we advertise. . | -

L 3 . Domestics, Etc. | Dress Calico, fast colors, per yard __________ o e a 8 L. L. Unbleached Muslin, worth 6¢, per yard ____ ________4l4c Outing Flannels,good quality ____________ ________________ 43¢ Shirting, fast colors, worth Be________._ _________________. 43¢ B baapel .. 8 Table Oileloth, 5-4 wide, per yard __________ . _______ B s Turkey Red Damask, full width, fast colors, per yard _.___. 15¢ Dress Flannelettes, good nap, worth 10e¢, per yard .________6l¢ Batting. full sizedrolls,per roll .. .. . = "Fe ~ Underwear Etc. Mens Random wool Underwear good quality, former price = gle. ... .. . 0 [ oorioms Mens white Merino Unerwear, good quality former price e L . 88 Mens heavy Fleece Lined Underwear, good quality former Tweedoe . o e e Misses and Childrens Combination suits, former price 50c ' - - - e o T U Oha Ladies Fleece Ribbed Undearwear, former price 35, now 2215¢ Mens Tick Gloves and Mittens,perpair___________________ 'B¢ Carpets, Oilcloths, Shades Etc. Rag Carpet 1 yard wide, fancy stripe and good warp, per ' el - . D oige Hemp Carpet-1 yard wide, faney stripe_____.._____. 1% Union Carpet 1 yard wide, fancy flowered, worth 85¢______ 95¢ All Wool _é‘)arpet: Iyard wide, good pattern.. |~~~ 49¢ Matting 1 yard wide, good quality .______________ 12 Floor Oilcloth, best quality and good patterns, per sq. yd. 27c¢ 3 o ¥ = " . ~ , - Clothing. Childrens Suits, former {Jrice e R Childrens Suits, all wool and worsted, formerly $2.00t0 BNoaaew . . .$149 Boys Sehool Suits, vest and long pants,age 10to14._____ 2 25 Boys School Suits, good quality,age 14 tol9___ ___ .~ 249 Mens Suits in small sizes, formerly slo.oonow .._________ 3 89 Mens Suits in better qualities, from .____________ $5 00 to 18 00 Boys and Childrens Overcoats, formerly $1.50 now ______ - 89 Mens Overcoats, formerly $3.00 now___.__...________ 17 Better qualities Mens Overcoats and Ulsters, from $5.00 to 18 00 Childrens Knee Pants, age 4 to 15 years, perpair ________ = 20 Mens Cassimer Work Pants, perpair..___________ 89

Remember, First Come is First Served. Don’t delay until the stock is selected over, as we intend to sell goods just as advertised as long as they last. This is a chance of a life-time to buy good desirable Merchandise at . almost your own price. We also buy and pay highest market ~ | _ price for Wheat, Clover Seed, Rye and Oats. Call in. Ligonier, Ind. M. B AIJ M&C O.

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LIGONIER, NOBLE COUNTY, INDIANA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1899.

Dress Goods. Fancy Worsted Goods half wool 20¢ goods peryard___.__ 12%c Plaid Dress Goods for Childrens School Dresses, per yard 12¢ All Wool Dress Flannels former price 40c, per yard___.___ 19¢ All Wool Serge, black and colors, worth 6s¢ _.____________ 83c All Wool Henrietta, black and colors, worth $l.OO _____._ 66¢ Blankets. . 10-4 Cotton Bed Blankets full size and fancy border, per | PAE il e T g 4215 10-4 Woolefi Bed Blanket full size and faney border,per - o 0 s g 10-4 All Wool Bed Blankets, gray and scarlet perpair _. 249 Better qualities All Wool Blankets, per pair from $3.00 to 650 Horse Blankets medium large sizeeach________ 89 Horse Blankets, part wool large size 84x90 each___ . 1 39 Better Quality Wool Horse Blankets in large sizes frong ee e $2.00t0 500 Cloak Department. , We carry in this department all the latest and newest designs that can be found in the eastern markets, consisting of Ladies, Misses and Childrens Jackets, Plush, Cloth and Golf Capes, Fur Collarettes, ready made Skirts ete. Be sure and come in and look before you buy, as we can save you money. Look these prices carefully over. ; Childrens Jackets oo 0 Mol E 00 Missps dnobeldfrom. .. ... . 0o OTy gto 10 00 Lilesdhokatattom . ... .. .. | o Tgoo to 15 00 Murtellsteftesfrom .. . .. . . = " Secia 15 dp ~_Our prices on Plush Cloth and Golf Capes and ready made Skirts are lower than any store in the county. - Boots and Shoes. Mens Dress and Work Shoes from________________sl 25 to $4 00 Ladies Satin Calf Shoes formerly $1.40 now._____ .19 Ladies Dress Shoes, button and lace from ... 1940 850 Mens Leather Boots, former price $3.00 now_______ e We carry a full line of the celebrated Setz shoes. - ’

BITTER BLOW TO BRITISH,

Boers Capture a Whole Detachment of Soldiers and Their Guns Near Ladysmith.

GEN. WHITE TAKES BLAME FOR DISASTER

News Causes Deepest Chagrin and Coneern at London—Battle Now in Progress af Ladysmith—Gen, White ‘May Retire to Pletermnritiburg— Kimberley in Danger.

London, Nov. I,—The war office has received a dispatch from Gen. White, commanding the DBritish forces .at Ladysmith, reporting that the Royal Irish fusiliers, No. 10 mountain battery and the Gloucestershire regiment were surrounded in the hills by the Boers and, after losing heavily, obliged to capitulate. Gen. White adds that the casualties have not yet been ascertained.

Gen. White Takes All the Blame. The following is the text of Gen White’s dispatch to the war office:

“Liadysmith, Oct. 30.—1 have to report a disaster to the columns sent by me to take a position on a hill to guard the left flank of the troops. In these operations to-day the Royal Irish fusiliers, No. 10 mountain battery and the Gloucestershire regiment were surrounded in the hills and after losing heavily had to capitulate. The casualties have not yet been ascertained. “A man of the fusiliers, employed as a hospital orderly, came in under a flag of truce with a letter from .the survivers of the column, who asked for assistance to bury the dead. I fear there is no doubt of the truth of the report.

“I formed a plan, in the carrying out of which the disaster occurred, and I am alone responsible for the plan. There is no blame whatever to the troops, as the position was untenable.” i

Boer Loss Heavy.

A special dispatch from Ladysmith says the Boers suffered severely during the engagement, some persons estimating their loss at 900 to 1,000 killed and wounded. )

White May Retire.

London, Nov. I.—Reports are current here that- Gen. White may retire to Pietermaritzburg while the railroad is intact. There is much divergence of opinion in military circles as to the advisability of such a step.

Captured Battzlions to Be Replaced.

~ London, Nov. I.—The war office has sent the following dispatch to Gen. Buller: 8

“Three extra battalions of foot and one mountain -battery, with reserves, will leave England during the course of ten days to make good the casualties.”

Battle in Progress,

Cape Town, Nov. I.—The South African News publishes the following dispatchs . - '

“Ladysmith. Oct. 31.—A battle is. proceeding at the foot of Umbanbane, a few miles from Ladysmith. Several shells have dropped into the town.” Building Feorts Around Kimberley.

Cape Town, Nov. I.—lt is reported from Barkly-West that the DBoers are constructing forts around Kimberley for the purpose of shelling the town.

Turned Into a Hospital,

Durban, Natal, Nov. I.—The legislative building has been transformed into a hospital for the Boer and British wounded, who will be treated alike.

A Staggering DBlow,

London, Nov. I.—While mnior reverses were not wholly. unexpected, nothing like the staggering blow Gen. -Joubert delivered to Gen. White’s forces was anticipated. The fall extent of the disaster is not yet acknowledged, if it is known, at the war office. The lossin effective men must be appalling to a general who is practically surrounded. Two of the finest British regiments gnd a mule battery deducted from the Ladysmith garrison weakens it about a fifth of its total strength, and alters the whole situation very materially in favor of the Boers, who have again shown themselves stern fighters and military strategists of no mean order. The disaster cost the British from 1,500 to 2,000 men and six seven-pound screw guns, and as the Boer artillery is already stronger than imagined, the capture of these guns will be a great help to the Boers. Further news must be awaited before it is attempted to fix the blame where it belongs. Gen. White manfully accepts all the responsibility for the.disaster, which, apparently, was at least partially due to the stampede of ‘the mules with the guns. !

From the list it will be seen that 42 oflicers were made prisoners, besides a newspaper correspondent, J. Hyde.

The interest in the news was universal, pervading all classes and conditions of London’s populace. The newspaper extras were eagerly read in business houses, on the streets, and by women in their cariages. -

Crowids at War Office,

The throngs of visitors at the war office remained all day. Anxious people practically fought their way to the notice board. Most affecting scenes were witnessed. Many women were heard to gasp: “Thank God, he’s alive at any rate,” as they found the name of some beloved one on the list of prisoners. The sidewalks were packed with solid masses awaiting their turn to enter. . . .

- It does not follow that the entire army corps, even if called out, will be sent to Gen. Buller. It is more probable that it will be kept home to supply the places of units sent out in consonance with Gen. Buller’s wishes.

Upon the present organization, these home forces are supposed to be capable of raising at short notice three army corps. Should the war office decide upon raising a second corps it will necessitate the calling out of more reserves. ; » Feeling of Dismay Apparent. At the government offices no effort was made to conceal the feeling of disSheems com et Bl : : Y : # i

Rom BAKING | : OWDE ABSOLUTELY PURE P WDER Makes the food more‘delicious and wholesome

iray prevailing. One official said - toa representative of the press: e

“It is inexplicable and I am scrry to say that its moral effect is inestimable. We have lcst heavily in many wars and have had reziments almost wiped out, but to have regiments captured, and by the Boers, it is terrible.” PRI

An cfficial of the war office said

“The disaster is more likely due to the craze of our younger officers to distinguish themselves, cobtain mentior n the disbatches and earn the Victoria cross. than to the fault of that splendid Indian veteran, Gen. ‘White, in spite of his avowal.” Destroying Modder River Hridgé. Advices from Kimberley under date of October 27, received through a dispateh rider at Orange River October 30, report that all the wounded are progressing favorably. It also appears that as they are unable to blow' up the piers of the Modder river bridge the Boers are demolishing them stone by stone. They have blown up practicalIy every culvert from the Modder river to the Orange river. An armored train, strongly supported, made a reconnaissance October 27 and found the Boers still at Spytfontein. 7

More Reserves Called Out

The commander-in-chief, Field Marshal Lord Wolseley, has issued an order for the mobilization by November 6 of the reserves of the Suffolk, Essex and Derbyshire regiments, who will- be added to the South African forces. -

Mgeney for Natal Velunteers

London, Nov. I.—Walter Morrison, M. P., has sent.£l,ooo for the aid of the Natal volunteers. )

IS RESTING WELL.

Slightly Encouraging Reports from Bedside of Vice President Ho-

bart at Paterson, N. J

New York, Nov. I.—Frederick Evans, the vice president’s private secret:u‘y: said at ten o’clock that Dr.-Newtonr had authorized the statement to be made that Mr. Hobart was easier than he had been during the night, that there was an improvement in his pulse, and that he was as strong as he was at the same heur Monday. Dr. Newton could not offer any hope, however, and said Mr. Hobart may not live the day out, or he might live a week. NI S At one p. m. Mr. IHobart was still resting quietly. No change for "the worse is anticipated during the afternoon or evening. Mr. Hobart awoke aft nine o’clock refreshed and feeling much stronger than Monday. His pulse was firmer and he took considerable nourishment. He satfupon the edge of the bed, chatted with Mrs. Hobart and read the papers, showing as much interest in what was going on about him as when well. The doctoi said that he was improving, although in a weak and critical condition. E

ST. LOUIS MINISTERS ACT.

Adopt Resolutionsl’_rotesting Agnins the Seating e¢of CongressmanElect Roberts, of Utah.

St. Louis, Nov. I.—The Evangelical Alliance of St. Louis, composed of the pastors of all denominationsin the city, has unanimously adopted resolutions protesting against the seating of Congressman Roberts, of Utah, as follows:

‘“Whereas, Brigham H. Roberts, a confessed polygamist, has been elected from Utah to a seat in the United States congress; therefore be it . ‘“Resolved, That the Evangelical Alliarice ‘of St. Louis, composed of representatives of the various evangelical denominations, protests against his being seated; or if seated earnestly prays that he be unseated and expelled from that body.”

Train Crashes Through a Bridge.

Guilford, Ind., Nov: I.—A" freight train on the Big Four crashed through a bridge one mile west, killing Ed MecCreary, of South Bend, Ind., and -seriously injuring W. D. Clark, of Somerset, Ky., who may die. Both were stealing a ride. Clark says there is another man in the wreck and that he saw two colored men on the train before the accident. Fifteen cars of lumber were piled in the creek. . o

Seminary Burned.

* Hackettstown, N. J., Nov. I.—The Hackettstown seminary was destroyed by fire early in the morning. Only the gymnasium building ds left standing. The fire originiated in the basement of the main building and is believed to have been started by a hot air furnace. All the students got out uninjured, but many of them had narrow escapes.

Chieago Sporting Man Dead.

New Orleans, Nov. I.—Charles J. E. Parker, a well-known Chicago sporting man, who was stricken with: paralysis while reading a paper in a cafe, is dead. He came here to manage Parson Davies’ billiard and sporting establishment and had at different times managed the interests of Shaffer, Slosson and Ives. z -

Fire at Sing Sing.

New York, Nov. I.—The new administration building at Sing Sing prison built by convict labor under }Vardéh Sage and considered to be one of the handsomest structures of the kind in the country was half destroyed by fire before dawn Tuesday. The loss is about $50,000, uninsured. : S <o Chinese in Revolt, ° Shanghai, Nov. I.—The North China Daily News has a dispatch from Chun King saying that a native revolt has broken out at Jen-Huaih-Sien, province of Kuei-Chow. A magistrate has been murdered and the situation is consid%e e 1

VOL. 34--NO. 31.

- .. Consumption Leads. The state board of health has receiyed complete reports for the quarter ending September 30. During the quarter there were 5,099 death from all causés, of which 549 were from conspmption, 395 from cholera infantum, 46 from cerebro spinal meningitis, 263 from typhoid fever out of 861 cases reported. 80-ftom croup and diphtheria out of 384 cases reported. There were 47 cases of smallpox, with no deaths. )

- There” were 6288 marriages, of which 136 were colored® The total number of hirths reported was 9,110. Of thesxe 1,677 were white males, 86 colored females. Still births numbered 183 and illegitimate births 123. Plural births broke the reecord and 111 were reported from 45 counties, as follows: Bartholomew, Boone Brown, Benton, Carroll, Crawford, Daviess, Delaware, Dubois, Elkhart, Fayette, Grant, Greene, Hamilton, Harrison, Henry, Jackson, Jasper, Jay, Jefferson, Jennings, Knox, Kosciusco, LaGrange, LaPorte, Madison, Mariorm; Marshall, Owen, Posey, Putnam, Randolph, Ripley, Rush, Scott, Spencery. Steuben. Tippecanoe, Tipton, Vanderburg, Vigo, Warren, Warrick, Wavne and Whitley.

Fine Map Given Away

M. Jacobsude®'o. have arranged fora most elegant present to all of their eustomers.. They have purchased a large number of Cram’s combination maps—the Twentieth Century Commercial and Library map of the United States on one side and the map of the world on the other. They are an imimense map mounted on the best of map paper, ready to hang uponr the wall. They are complete in every respect, showing all the principal eities, thie railroads, rivers, ocean current and giving all of the latest information gathered from the best offieial sources. The map retails at $5.00 and is a big bargain. It issgiven to all of M. Jacobs & Co’s. customers who purchase $25.00 worth of goods. A ticket is giyven with each purchase and as- soon as $25.00 is traded. out the map is presented. This is a fine present and'will doubtless be appreciated bv the customers.

Handsome Earnings.

The Wawasee Inn company at its annual meeting declared a dividend of six per cent, after having paid in-terest-on $22,000 in bonds, amounting to $1,320 and spending $BOO in improvements. The receipts from April to October amounted to $8,112.46. Manager C. G. Wiggins made an excellent record. Officers were elected as follows: H. G. Milliman, president and seeretary Dr.-Chas. Nusbaum, vice president: C. G. Wiggins, treasurer and.-manager.—Goshen News.

Churech Notice.

The members of the Sparta Christian church are requested to meet at the church on Saturday. Nov. 4, 1899, to- transact business pertaining to the interest of said organization and to elect one trustee for the same. Mgrs. J. E. CROTHERS, Clerk.

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