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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-20
Big DAMAGE.
Rains In the Mississippi Valley Cause Much
Destruction.

New Orleans, April 20.-Rains in this
section, which began early in the week.
still continue. There are now in the city
no less than 500 water-bound travellers
who are not only unable to return to
their homes, but who do not know when
they will be able to leave. Partial re-
ports of damage incurred in the storm
belt have run the figures up into the
millions, and the losses will foot up
enormous figures.
BRIDGES SWEPT AWAY.
New Orleans, La, April 2O.-Advices
to-day from Pennington say that the
Pearl river has reached the highest
mark since 1874. To-day the timber
booms commenced breaking up, and
thousands of dollars worth were float
ed out to sea. All business on the river
is at standstill. The water reached
all the first floors of all the stores along
the river. Steamboats, are lying at the
wharves with steam up ready for any
emergencies. Every bridge from Pearl
ington to Logtown has been swept
away. The people living on the Louisi-
ana side have been forced to flee to the
Mississippi side for safety.
NO IMPROVEMENT
Jackson, Miss, April 20.-The flood
situation shows no improvement. Rail-
road traffic is still badly crippled by
washouts and missing bridges. The
southern part of Jackson has been flood
ed by the backwater of the town creek.
Families are compelled to move. The
Pearl river is six miles wide.
A NUMBER OF LIVES LOST.
Meridian, Miss, April 2O.-The flood
situation in the country south of Meri-
dian is growing worse. Hickory, on the
Alabama and Vicksburg railroad, is
completely surrounded by water. En-
terprise, on the Mobile and Ohio, and
the surrounding country is devastated.
The Wanita cotton mill dam, six miles
above the town, broke last night and
many buildings were swept away. In
the Chunky river swamps number of
lives are reported lost.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-20

The Plaza hotel has been purchased
by DR.. William Curtiss Bailey who will
run II q : sanitarinm.
A. r. Harris, = healthseeker aged 80
years, died at the residence Of T. B.
Aills. The remains were shipped to his
home at Msrseilles, III.
Mrs. G. A. Portman died yesterday at
Las Vegas just - she wAs about to take
3 train Tor her old homo ct Wooster, o.
She leaves husband and two sons.
Five Las Vegas residents will visit the
Paris exposition this year. They are:
j.. B. NAckel, w. w. Rawlins, B. r.
ForsytAs, Walt Benjamin and NJ. Jeffer-
son.
Las Vegas residents will organ
lss : country club this spring. They
VIII lsAss Edwards park which lies in
the heart Of the mountains on the left
fork Of the GAllinas. A club house IL to
be built.
William Rupp, contractor, was held
mp at Las Vegas, by . tramp for money.
Mr.. Rupp brought the assallant TO the
ground with blow OF the dst. Two
other tramps then attacked him with
clubs and rocks but Mr.. Rupp also put
them TO tight
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-20
PORWARDMOVEMENT
1t Is Asserted That Lord Roberts
Has Started On His Way
to Pretoria.
FIGHT NEAR BLOEMFONTEIN
Fever Is Decimating the Garrison At Mafe.
king-Cecil Rhodes 0riticises Several
of the British Generals Who Are
At the Front.

London, April 20.-A dispatch from
Bloemfontein under yesterdays date
says that firing is reported in progress
at South Karee siding, six miles north
of Glen. The strength of the Beers IL
not known. The British infantry, sup
ported by the artillery, held strong po.
sitions on the large dam.
ON TO PRETORIA.
London, April 2O.-The report of fight.
ing at Karee siding, contained in dis
patch from Bloemfontein to-day, may
be the first news of the progress of the
British advance on Pretoria, but even
If this is only an unimportant skirmish
there are other indications that Lord
Roberts Is either starting or has al
ready started for his northern goal.
BOER MOVEMENTS.
A dispatch from Cape Town says:
The censorship restrictions have been
greatly increased owing to the move
ments of troops. The Beers south of
Bloemfontein are reported to be re-
treating. Large commands were seen
April 10 near Thaban N'Chu moving
north. Their progress was slow, owing
to the terrible condition of the country.
POOR MAFEKING.
By way of Pretoria comes the report
that fever Is decimating the Mafeking
garrison.
CECIL RHODES IS CRITICAL.
Cecil Rhodes will return to Cape
Town tomorrow. 1t is learned that he
came to England purely on business
connected with the British Chartered
South African Company and the De
Beers mine company. He absolutely re-
fused to be interviewed, though pri-
vately he expressed scathing comments
on several of the generals still holding
commands at the front.
BRAVERY REWARDED.
london, April 2O.-The Gazette an
nounces that the queen conferred the
Victoria cross on Maj. William Babtie,
of the army medical corps, for bravery
at the battle of Colenso. He assisted in
bringing in Major Roberts, the son Of
General Roberts, who lost his life while
attempting to rescue the guns.
THE BRITISH ADVANCE.
Brandfort, Orange Free State April
1e-General Delary returned from re-
connoissance in force east of the rail-
road to the Modder river. He reports
that he met only few scouts, but saw
British Notifications all along the hills.
THE LAST HOPE.
Cape Town, April 20.-At meeting
Of the volksraad of the Orange Free
State at Kroonstadt to-day, President
Steyn denounced Lord Roberts procla-
nation as "treachery," and declared as
Great Britain's object was their de-
struction their last hope was to appeal
to the civilized powers to intervene.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-20
TRAES-NISSlSSIPPI CONGRESS-.
A Humber of Important Addresses Were
Made Today,

Houston, Tex, April 20.-The first
matter before the trans Mississippi con-
gress to-day was an address by B. Per-
kins. A. F. Prouty made one of the
most important speeches before the
convention, and was given vote of
thanks. Gov. d. r. Francis presented
the matter of the st. Louis Worlds fair
and was heartily applauded. A strong
resolution favoring an appropriation by
congress for the fair was adopted. John
B. Weber, of Buffalo, presented the plan
Of the pan-American exposition.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-20
TROUBLE Is GROWING.
The Natives In West Africa Do Not Like
tha British.

Lagos, British West Africa, April 20.
Three hundred Nigerian troops have
been despatched over land to the Canaan
country northwest of Ashanti, where the
British residents report recrudescence
of the trouble which necessitated an
expedition last year. One hundred and
fifty other troops are proceeding from
the Gold coast. There are unconfirmed
rumors here of trouble with the French
at Mekoy in the Yeruba country, in the
neighborhood of the Dahomey frontier
Owing to the distance however, this can
hardly be connected with the troubles
in Ashanti and In Canaan.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-20
PRESlDENT 1T PATERSON.
Mrs. Mckinley and He Visit the Grave Of
Vioe President Hobart.

Paterson, N. j.. April e0-President
Mckinley, who, with Mrs. Mckinley. is
guest of Mrs. Hobart, widow Of the
late vice president, at Carroll Hall, took
advantage Of the beautiful spring
weather to-day and went out for ride
in an electric automobile. Mr.. and Mrs.
Mckinley this afternoon will visit the
grave of the late vice president.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-20

New York, April 20.-The New York
state Democratic convention has been
called to meet In this city on June s, to
select delegates to the Democratic ma
ti0nal convention.
Former Senator David B. Hill. who
was present, said 1T is our year. You
can say there is harmony with big H
In the Democratic party Of the state
That's all have to say" Hills state
ment was echoed by Chairman Camp
bell and others.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-20

Father Antonio Jouvenceau, formerly
superintendent of st. GATHERINGS Indian
school in this city and now pastor OF the
Catholic churches at Parkview and
TERRA Amarillo, Rio Arriba county, ar
rived In the city last night over the Dem
yer & Rio Grande railroad and will take
part with the reverend fathers In the
impressive confirmation ceremonies at
the cathedral on Sunday.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-20

REDUCTION Or PRICES.
The ssssl end VIM Tiust Natss Z Now
Toward That End.

New York, April ao.--The directors Of
the American Steel and Wire Company
held session Of four hours. after
which the following formal announce
ment was made: "The board Of direc-
tors discussed the general business sit
uation and unanimously decided that
until the over-production Of materials
has been disposed OF the executive coln-
mittee may make such reduction In
prices a. they may find necessary to &C
complish this and resume operations q
the Idle plants"
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-20

Frankfort, KY, April 2O.-In the Col
son murder trial to-day the defense in
troduced several witnesses who testi-
fed that Scott began the shooting at
the Capitol hotel which resulted in his
being killed, -+A
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-20

Nashville, Tenn, April 20.--The Evans
men in the Republican state convention
bolted this afternoon, and will hold a
separate convention.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-20
school Funds Apportioned.

Facundo F. Pine, superintendent OF
the county public schools, has made his
apportionment Of school funds to the
several districts, statement OF which
appears on another page. The amount
OF money apportioned Is 81 ,657.94 or Sis
for each of the 4,3s6 children Of school
age In the county. The Santa Fe public
schools receive $891 %.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-20
EARLY Spring.

Hon. E. F. Hobart reports that the
frost did not injure his peaches on his
farm at Hobarts. He reports an early
spring. Bees have already commenced
to swarm and farm work is progressing
very nicely.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-20
Albuuzaraus Itssns.

Architect H. d. johnson slipped on
pavement and badly sprained his left
arm.
Juan NJ. Rodriguez, aged 50 years,
died 1t Albuquerque Wednesday after
noon. His death was caused by pneu-
monia.
Thomas Laurie and Miss Hattie Sher-
wood wers married st the home OF Mrs.
link. Rev. Mandslsri performed the
lcAfAmQnY.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-20
Pound Dead.

Nestor Rivera was found dead on the
road near Mora. He had been intoxi-
Gated the evening before and 1t Is be.
lieved he was killed by the upsetting of
his wagon.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-20

Has pure blood White Wyandotte eggs
for Matching; twenty choice hens mated
to prize cocks from Vermont and New
York; u for -; can also furnish fat
squabs.-Wm. G. Atwood, Mgr, P. o.
Box 20, Santa Te, N. N.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-20
MAJOR Chsx Dsad.

st. Joseph, Mo-, April 20.-Maj Thos.
J. Chew, Jr., part owner of the st. Jo-
seph Herald, died this morning.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-20
otaxyation ana the PLAQUE,

simla, India, April 20.-The distress
among the people is spreading; 6,500000
persons are receiving relief.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-20
Married 1t Albuuuer

j. H. Pegue, manager for w. L. Trim
BILE & Co., at Bland, was married to Mrs.
Charlotte Benson at Albuquerque.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-20

SALESMAN WANTED Experienced
grocery clerk speaking English and
Spanish: address, giving qualifications
and references, box 81, Santa Fe, N. M.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-20

"As 1t Was Of Old" Everything first
class at the Bon-Ton.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22
INDIANS AND WHITES
Unite In A Petition To Congress Ask
inq For Aid.

SOUTH MCALESTER, 1. T., Feb. %.
-Representativeb business and profess
sional men from all pa ts of the Ind Ian
territory, including Indians and whites
alike, Assem- bled In convention here
today for the purpose Of framing q Pc
tition to congrs IS asking for relief
against the chaotic condition now ex-
listing in the territory, with especial
reference to the public schools, the asy-
lums for tie insane and the owner
ship of land and townsite property.
The petition, after setting forth the
grievances mentioned, will state that
the Indian territory needs representa-
tion in congress and territorial form
of government. The convention is the
largest and most representative of it's
kind ever held In the territory, and it
is expected that much good will result
from it's deliberations. The conven-
tion will appoint comm ittee to pre-
sent the memorial to congress and to
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22
MOUNTAlNEERS
Appeals AMI the Court Ad-
iOurnS.

S0SShs SuS sAS"suSH$ VI
Appeals AMI the Court hd-
journs.
FRANKFORT, Feb. 22.-The court of
appeals did not sit today, though it
adjourned yesterday to hold q session
today. The fact that no session was
held here is attributed to The arrival of
q mob CT mountslneers last night, who
are said to have threatened the lives
Oftwo dem ocrasic judges.
Today ell the judges met and ad-
jouraed without going on the bench.
The court may adjourn to Louisville.
The proposition to adjourn the leg
isla,ure sine die at once is being con-
sidered. THE assembly may as we'll
ADJOURN" said Senator Lsfferty, who
will introduce the resolution. "Any
law passed now will be subject TO liti-
cation in the futnre."
d mocrats oppose the plan, bat re-
publicans would vote to dj)urn sine
die, as that would be to Taylor's ad-
vantage.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22
THE PORTO
RICO BILL
Outrageous Opportunism De-
cIared To Character
ize 1t
McKINLEY'S ATTITUDE
He Believes Free Trade With
Porto Rico May Be Pro-
cured Without
Friction

WASHINGTON, Feb. % Immediate.
ly after reading the journal in tie
house today consideration of the Porto
of the whole. Mr.. McClelland (dem.
N. W vas the first speaker. He said
on It's face the bill was simple enough.
Il provides for q reduction of IS per
cent in the Dioeley tariff rates on all
goods imported from Porto Rico aud
yet it is the most outrageous opportun-
ism that has ever been submitted to q
leg islative body.
THE PRESIDENTS ATTITUDE
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-Col. Dick
of Ohio, had talk with President Nc
Kinley this morning. They discussed
the Porto Rican bill. The president is
sa:d to have told Col. Dick of his en-
deavor to substitute the Payne bill
which the chief executive desires to
become a law, but not to vote against
the pending measure II he should fail
to bring about the desired change.
Mr.. Mckinley is said to believe that
free trade With Porto Rico may be
procured at some future time without
causing tue friction which would be
produced by an attempt to force it
now.
SENATORS AND WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON, Feb. PA few
minutes after the senate WAS called to
o. der today Mr.. Foraker commenced
to read Washington's Farewell Ad-
dress. There was large gallery at
tendence, the majority of the audi
tors being ladies. 1t was an apprecis
tive audience and the distinguished
Ohio statesman read the address ad-
mirably, concluding At 1885 O'Clock.
Mr.. Penrose then aross and said he
would not move to take up the Quay
case today, as there was a disposition
to adj Durn early, but he would insist on
considering 1t Tomorrow.
The senate at l :O7;o CLOCK adjourned
tomorrow
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22
DEMOCRATS
Selecting a City And Date For the
National Convention

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-The men,
bers of the democratic national COM
mittee asse NJ bled at the Raleigh hotel
this morning, and shortly after IL
O'Clock we're called to order by Senator
James K. Jones.
The Cum mittee got down to work
witt unnecessary formalities and
and almo.timmed asely commenced to
hear the arguments of the deleR atoms
representing the various cities desir-
GUS OF securing the national conven-
iton.
The cities represented were Mil
waukee. Kansas City, Cincinnati and
New York. The two first pamed cities
bad the largest delegations on hand
and each was provided with q bona fde
cash offer. The indications a'e that
the choice lies between these two
cities.
An expression of sympathy for the
Beers by Mr.. Overmeyer in the meet
ing was greeted with cheers and pro-
longed applause. Members of the
committee from every part OF the
country joined in the demoustra-
tion.N
Kansas City gets the democratic
The vote was 40 to 9 for
Milwaukee.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22
PROCEEDS OF THE FAIR.
To Be Divided Among the Poor And
For Church Repairs.

The congregation of the church OF
the Imma ,ulAte Conception met last
night to arrange for the disposition OF
the proceeds realized from the fair.
The sum amounted to SlO4O and will
be divided into three parts. The first
will go to the poor of the city, the
second to the enlsrging of the ga Iery
putting in a drop curtain and scenery
for the stage in the hall of the
Marouette c1nh
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22
STRANGE MESSAGE
Carried BY a pigeon From the Wilds
OF Arizona

DALLAS, lex, Feb. 22.-There was
two miles south of German. IN Eastlsnd
county, yesterday, pigeon with a
card board fastened on It's neck bearing
the inscription:
'2-12-On the prairie in Arizona
Bound to free me. Goodbye. Ned
don't kill but take good care of it."
Gordan is believed to be cattleman
lost in Arizona
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22
MISS GOULD'S
Champion Re-Nomlndted For Con
0ress BY Accldmatlon To

NOBLESvILLE, Ind. Feb. 22.-Con-
gressman CnHrles B. Lsndis, who
championed Miss Helen Gould against
the statements Of Brigham b. Roberts
during the latter's recent address be-
fore congress, was renominated by &C
clamation today by the republicans of
the Ninth congressiou al district.
Mr.. Lands was re Gently spoken Of
guberra atorial nomination, but his con-
sent to run again for congress is ac-
cepted as evidence that be has with
drawn from the race for governor.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22
One Of The BIoodiest Con-
hicts Of The War
Raging
BRITISH BEPULSBD
But They Renew The Struggle
With Greater Vigor, The
Beers Resisting
FierceIy

BAARDEBURG, Feb. q (Oelayed). -
One of the bloodiest battles of the wal
is now raging here. Gan. Kelly-Ken-
ny attacked Cronje's forces and was re-
pulsed only to renew the struggle
with greater vigor, the Beers resisting
fiercely. On Tuesday General Cronje
asked for an armistice. Fifty guns are
bombarding his position.
The action began near Kip Drift
which Kelly-Kenny seized. The
cavalry drove in the enemy's out
posts. With Knox's brigade in the
center, and the Highlaoder's brigade
on the left. the British advanced
across level ground in the face of a
,desdly fire. An envoy from Crorje ad-
mits their loss at over 800.
BOERS TOO STRONG FOR ROBERTS.
LONDON, Feb. 22.-Geu. Roberts
telegrsphs the war Office the following
from Pasredeburg, Feb 81 delayed
In transmission.)
yesterday afternoon I became
satisfied by careful recon noisance In
force of the enemy's position that 1
could not assault it without
very heavy losses, which I was most
anxious to avert. Accordingly 1 de
cided to lombard him and turn nv at
tention to the enemy's reinforce me ts.
The result was most satisfactory. The
Beers are driven off in all directions,
losing many in killed and wounded and
about fifty prisoners who state that
they arrived from Ladysmith two days
ago by railway. They say that it was
abandon the kopje which they had been
occupying.
BOER REINFORCEMENT SCATTERED.
LONDON. Feb. PA speci al dis
patch to the Evening News, dated
Pasrdebnrg, Feb. 81, says that CJm
mander Boths attempted to relieve
Cronj>, but that hie(Botha's )command, i,
after severe fighting, was SCAT cred,
losing heavily. Botha was last reported
with the Boer forces opposing Blller
on the upper Tugela. Tho dispatch
shows the Boer reinforc 9ments
from Natal are arriving on the scene
of Roberts's operations.
FIFTEEN HUNDRED BRITISH FALL.
LONDON, Feb. % 1T is estimated
that Roberts's casualties since leaving
Jacobsdal aggregate 1900 in all ranks,
killed, wounded and missing.
BoERS DRIVEN OFF.
LONDON, Feb. 22.-The war office
posts the following: "Gep. Robe Is
reports that he has driven the BOe. re-
Enforcement of at Psardeburg with
great loss."
JOUBERT'S NERVES UNSTRUNG.
STERKSPRUIT, Feb. 22.-Boer pri-
soners report that Gen. Joubert's
nerves are unstrung and that he will no
longer act as commanding officer in
chief of the BOer forces.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22
Turned Over To Marshal.

The furniture and fixtures of the
Harvey restaurant on the Little Plaza
have been turned over to U. S. Mar
bs snkruptcy proceedings. 1t is not yet
known what may be done with them,
but it is rumored that some Chinese
restaurant men are figuring on their
purchase.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22
LOVELY WEATHER

Looks Like the Real Thing? But the
Weather Man Says To Look Out
For Change
eyes, this is fine weather." said N.
D. Lane, the local observer" but it is
rather too early to begin figuring on
sprinetime yet. Now is the time of
wins and changes"
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22
WILL AVOID FRANCE
Queen Victoria Will Not Pass
Through Peppery Paris.

LONDON, Feb. % Queen Victoria
will avoid France when she leaves for
her spring visits to the south. This
is direct result of the slurs of the
French press upon the queen.
She will travel via Antwerp, Brus-
sels, Basle and Lucerne. At Strasherg
Emperor William and his brother,
Prince Henry, of Prussia, will lin thu
queen at dinner.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22
STORM in FLORIDA
A SChooner's Crew OF Six Men
Thought To Be Drowned.

PENSACOLA, Fla, Feb. pa de-
structive storm passed over this Sec
tion today. Fruit trees we're greatly
damaged and number of residences
overturned.
The wind attained a velocity of 20
miles per hour. The schooner Col
lins was blown ashore in the bay and
a crew of six men is unaccounted for.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22
Lecture TOn;Qht

Mrs. Lydia Gray will deliver iec-
ture on the Koreshan religion at 416
Mesa Ave-, tonight, At 7:15. She is
teaching the religion founded by Cy-
rus r. Teed. CT Chicago, and is selling
books on 'he scientiic part of the
the earth.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-22
THE ATLANTIC UNION
Orga niZing In London To Promote
An Anglo Am erlcan Alliance

LONDON, Feb 22.-For the purpose
Of forming an Anglo-American al
lance the Atlantic union has been
formed here. American aod othe r
English speaking visitors to ,he cap
ital are to be shown every courtesy by
the union.
Branches are to be established In
other cities. Among those prominent
ly identified with the affair are: : ir
Walter Besant, Coran Doyle, Lord
Coleridge, Sir Martin Conway and the
Dean of Canterbury.