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Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-31
BOERS DEFEATED.
Fighting in the Vicinity
of johannesburg.
Roberts Will Enter the City
Tomorrow.
Gen. Hamilton had a Sharp Fight
With the Beers,
PRETORIA WILL Be CAPTURED.

London, May 3l.--The war office has re-
ceived the following from Lord Roberts
under date OF Germlnston. May 80: "ln
answer to a flag OF truce sent to johann
nesburg this morning, the commandant
came to see me. He begged me to defer
entering the town twenty -four hours, as
there were many armed burshers stiil IN
side the town. l agreed to this, as am
most anxious to avert the possibility OF
anything like a disturbance inside the
town and a. a body of the enemy is still
holding the hills in the immediate neigh
borhood from which they will have TO be
cleared OF beforehand.
"Rundle reports that he attacked a
large party OF Beers near senekal. May
2s lie said his casualties will not be
heavy.
'The brunt OF the fighting yesterday
fell upon Ian Hamilton's column. I sent
him. as already mentioned. to work
around to the west OF johannesburg In
support OF French's cavalry. which was
directed 90 go north near the road lead
Ing to Pretoria. ] have not heard from
French yet. but Hamilton In a report
winch has Just reached me. states that
about / o'clock In the afternoon he found
his way blocked by the enemy strongly
posted on some Ropes and ridges three
miles south OF Rand. They had two
heavy guns. several field guns and pom.
poms Hamilton forthwith attacked. The
right was led by the Gordons, who. afte
capturing one extremity OF the ridge
wheeled around and worked along It unit
after dark, clearing II Of the enemy, wh'
fought most obst'nately. The One Hun
dred and Fourth led on one fionk, ans
should not be denied chief share II
the action. Hamilton II now at Florida
due west OF johannesburg French IL
few miles further northeast. The Cor
dons, cavalry. mounted infantry and tn
seventh division are holding the height
OF the town. The eleventh division, witt
batteries II and q and the heavy artlller
are south OF johannesburg
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-31

teen-foot ladders, two Babcocks, 900
feet of hose and two trained horses.
The quarters for the flremen will be
arranged so that there may be room
for Ave or six at least, thereby assur-
ing a prompt and quick service. The
hose station will contain stalls for
horses, swinging harness and all equip
ments necessary for quick hitching
and egress from the station. The peti-
tion is signed by thirty-six members
and the department has but sixty
nine. The fire committee will meet In
regular session next Monday evening.
when IL is expected a thorough discus
sion will be made by the members. The
reason that these changes must be
made Is that the city council recogniz-
es the fact that Albuquerque OF to-day
Is not the Albuquerque Of six years'ago
and efforts must be made In very
short time to insure the safety of
property in the business portion OF the
city and especially the Highlands. The
volunteer service OF Albuquerque has
always been recognized as the best In
the west but II has come to that point
where II is inadequate for present
needs
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-31
wHITCoMB-GILBEBT
Tn. A, NJ. whiteomb "CamP-fire" Proved
~ Surprise Marriage.

Quite a unique surprise was given
the members OF the q. A. II. last night
AT the closing of the camp fire and re-
ception in honor OF Judge Mcfle'
which was Intentionally omitted from
the published program. with locked
arms A. M whitcomb, prominent
veteran and Mrs. Gilbert sister oil
.C. q. whitcomb, Santa Fe Pacific en-
sineer, entered the room and in the
presence of the assembled guests they
were united in the holy bonds Of we'd
lock by the Rev. Bunker, Of the Lead
avenue Methodist church. The cere'
mony took place at about 10 o'clock
Congratulations were then in order
and many warm wishes were extended
to the happy couple. They viii make
their future residence at the home Of
the groom on west Tljeras avenue. Re
freshments OF a delicious character
were partaken OF by all present, aftel
which the crowd dispersed.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-31
zULICK WAS THERE.
Former Governor of Arizona Presides over
New Jersey Convention.

New Jersey Convention.
Trenton, N. j., May Sl.-The democratic
state convention to select delegates TO
the national convention met here at noon
to-day. Col s. NJ. zulick. former gov
ernor Of Arizona. now a resident Of Mon
mouth county. was temporary chairman.
He touched only snghtly on the financial
question, and referred to trusts and mil
itarism as the Issues OF the hour. Bryan,
he said. was the man OF the hour.
The committee on resolutions, by vote
Of ~ to I. decided against sending an In
structed delegation 20 Kansas CITY. The
resolution declared: For that bi-metal-
liam that has been advocated and sup
ported by the democratic party from its
inception to the present time"
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-31
PUSHING ON TO PRETORIA.
Transvaai Capital WIN he Surrendered to
British Army.


London, May 3i.--Lord Roberts latest
dispatches show that Pretoria is not yet
IN the hands OF the British. though there
Is no reason to doubt the authenticity OF
the report that Kruger has vacated the
place and the municipality IL ready to
surrender the city confronted by supe-
flor numbers.
At o'clock last night the final forward
movement on the Transvaal capital had
apparently not commenced. All Lord
Roberts dispositions OF troops appeared
20 apply to johannesburg. and then,
though the British seem certain to reach
Pretoria within a day or so, they will not
occupy II without fighting II the opposl-
tion OF the Beers around johannesburg Il
any criterion.
General French's movement appears
not 80 much an immediate advance on
Pretoria as part Of a plan TO surround
johannesburg from which last nisht he
was only n few miles distant Roberts
himself is AT Elandefonten Junction.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-31
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
The plan outlined-To be Submitted to
city Council.


The volunteer fire department OF AL
buquerque have decided on the plan OF
the department which
was suggested by B. Ruppe, the chief,
in which it s recommended that two
men be employed at a salary OF not
less than $50 per month, whose duty II
shall be 10 remain constantly at the
fire station, day and night, and that as
many Of the old volunteer members
who wish 10 join in any number but
not exceeding twenty-five, shall pc paid
$40 per year for their services. This
plan is to gradually increase a fully
paid membership, so that In two or
three years the department would be a
fairly well paid one. The No. hose
wagon viii be equipped with two four
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-31

Col. ]. l.. Morris. OF Thornton, came
In last night in order to attend the
campfire" and the marriage Of his
old army friend, A. NJ. Whitcomb. The
colonel states that he, with aaJor j.
II. Purdy, Major s. IL. Bogardus and
several ladies. decorated the graves
Of Comrades Warren II. Moore, j, s.
Smith and the grave OF Mrs. Morris.
whose death occurred last February, at
Thornton yesterday morning. The flow
ers used at Thornton. came from the
Woman's Relief Corps of Albuquerque,
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-31
plague Situation.

san Francisco. Cal. May u.-pr.
o'Brien OF the board OF health reports
the plague situation unchanged. No
deaths or new cases having been report
Cd. In the case OF an infant whose death
was reported last night as suspicious. the
doctors concluded that the condition OF
the body warrants post mortcm. which
win take place to-day. A house to house
Inspection 10 being carried out
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-31
New York Democrat. for bryan.

New York. May 3l.--The Herald says:
William g. Bryan will be practically
nominated for president when the demo-
cratic convention OF this state meets In
this city next Tuesday. There will be
no opposition worth the name to over
riding all precedents and placing the
national delegates to be chosen under in-
structions to support Nebraska and Kan
sas delegates at the Kansas City oonven-
tion,
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-31
Aibuquerque Land Grant.

Washington. May 31.-Lacey. chair
man of the house committee on public
lands, reported bill favorable to con-
firm title to the villa de Albuquerque
land grant, with amendment OF the
committee OF the whole house. This
bill is intended to confirm titles to
lands in the city OF Albuquerque.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-31

Points In disagreement are provisions for
armor plate, ocean surveys and course
OF instruction In the naval academy.
Daniel sought 20 secure consideration
Of the bill for the payment Of the Ha-
wailan debt. Allison objected and said
there would be time to take up the Ha-
walian bill after the passage OF the ap-
preparation bills. The sundry civil bill
was taken up.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-31
Orntoricnl Contest.

The oratorical contest OF the New
Mexico university will take place at
the new opera house Saturday night at
s o'clock. The contestants for the
prize OF s25 offered by ..lrs. Walter c.
Hadley, are Misses sidney skoog. Eli
zabeth Hughes, Mabel Anderson, and
Messrs. Edward owen, Joseph Coons
and Harvey Bittner. The judges are
Prof. NJ. Il. Hickey, IL. Il. Fox and Mrs.
II B. Ferguson
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-31
Nariue.I.andin thinn.

Washington. D. c.. May a.-The fol-
lowing cablegram was received In WASH
lngton from the senior squadron COM
mander, Admiral Kempn
'Tung Ku. May 3o-one hundred men
were landed and sent to Tien Tsln yes
terday. Fifty go to Pekln this day.
Other nations have landed men. Kempff.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-31
RUSSIA IN CHINA !.
Cars Troops Land at
Tien Tsin.
Five Men are Shot in City
of St. Louis.
United States Marines Landed in
China Port to Preserve Order,
NEW YORK DEMOCRATS FOR BRYAN,

Tien Tsln. May sf-Russlan troops
bound for this city passed the Taku forts
and are expected here this afternoon. As
the Russians were nearing the forts yes
terday in boats. the Chinese opened fire
and the Russians retreated. II now ap-
pears that the Chinese were only fring a
gun salute n honor OF a mandarin who
was on board the Chinese warship.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-31

]. #. Cook. vice president. and Chss.
f. Hunt. manager of the Mexican de-
partment. both members OF the El
Paso Live Stock Commission COM
pany. came In from the south yes
terday afternoon with 600 head OF cat
tie and while here the stock was fed
and watered at the local stock yards.
giving Messrs. Hunt and Cook an op-
portunity to meet many old Albu-
querque friends. The cattle are
being taken to Colorado pastures.
stenography and typewriting at The
Citizen office.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-31
ALBERs, DAIRY ICE CREAM.

We are on hand again with our pure
Ice Cream. made OF Cream only. no
adulteration. Sold at Rupees foun-
tain and our Ice Cream Parlor at dairy
In Old Town. end OF street car line.
Special prices made for societies or en-
tertainments. Automatic telephone.
No. 1877. Colorado telephone No. 1912.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-31
Arrival Of Gen. Otis.

San Francisco. May a.-The transport
Meade, which arrived last night from
Manila bearing Major General Il. 9. Otis.
is stili detained IN quarantine owing to
three cases OF smallpox on board. Gen.
erai Otis has not yet left the vessel.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-31
Clark Case.

Washington. May S1.-The senate COM
mittee on elections has reached an agree
ment with friends OF Senator Clark OF
Montana to allow the senator's case 20
rest where Il IL. with the understanding
that no further steps be taken to have
either Clarks or Maginnis' credentials
referred TO committee, and no further
action will be taken on the resolution OF
the committee concerning ciark's original
election.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-31
MONEY TO LOAN.

on diamonds, watches. ETC.. or any
good security; also on household goods
stored with me; strictly confidential.
Highest cash prices paid for househod
goods. 4. A. WRITTEN.
ia Gold avenue.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-31
Death Of n Philanthropist.

Chicago. ILL.,. May si.-Dr. Truman w.
Miller. one OF the best known surgeons
In the west died to-day OF blood poison
ing. He was chief surgeon OF the ma
rine hospital here and was noted for his
philanthropy TO young men.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-31
Eiye Men shot.

st. Louis. No. May Silt developed to-
day that FIVE persons were shot during
the street car troubles yesterday. Thomas
Kehoe and Thomas Riley. both union
motor men are seriously wounded
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-31
Lot Exchange.

A 5O-foot east front lot on North Wal
ter street, near Railroad avenue. for
exchange for lots on the lowlands with
In three or four squares OF Railroad
avenue. Address W.. this office.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-31
JEMEZ HOT SPRINGS.

Stage leaves Sturges' European hotel
and Hotel Highland every Monday
morning at 8 o'clock for the springs.
j. b. BLOCK, Proprietor
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-31
nrltisb Orcupy UeideIb,ry.

Cape Town, May si-The British have
occupied Heldelburg, on the railroad con-
Meeting Johannesburg with the Transvaal
frontier town OF Volksrust on the Natal
frontier near Laings Mex
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-31
READY EoR PLANTING,

Dahlia, Cauna, Tuberose and Giadiolus
bulbs sweet Pea and Nasturtium seeds,
Choice Roses, Honeysuokies and Rud-
beckia Golden Glow. Bride, bridesmaid
aud wooton Roses. six inch pots, only 25
cents each. IVES, THE FLORIST.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-31
Rumored Capture Of Kruger.

London. May S1.-The Westminster
Gazette says that It Is rumored In quar-
ters likely to be well informed that Pres
ident kruger had been captured by the
British ak miles beyond Pretoria.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-31

Washington. May 3l-The senate
agreed to another conference on the
naval appropriation bill Hale, Perkins
and Tiuman We're named as conferees.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-31
no.rsI.ov. Job,n,esburp.

London. May 3i.-The Evening News
has received dispatch from Pretoria to
the effect that johannesburg has been
handed over to the British.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-31

~oULTRY dressed fresh daily al
nl the San Jose Market. Broilers
90 cents per pound; hens, II
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-31
BASE BALL.
The san Juans from Fort wingate Nicto'
rious Yesterday Afternoon.

over five hundred people Witnessed the
San Juan base bah team of Fort Wingaie
defeat the Browns at the fair grounds
In old town yesterday afternoon.
While the score was not close, with
the exception OF the first inning II was
A good exhibition Of the national same,
and while the fact that the home team
was playing "a losing game placed con-
siderable Of a damper on the enthusiasm
OF the crowd. the perfect weather. fast
playing and entire absence of wrangling
over decisions kept the grand stand In
a good humor. The many brilliant plays
on both sides were Justify cheered. the
| visitors coming In for their fun share OF
the applause. which they well deserved
They are a gentemanly lot OF fellows on
| or on the diamond and demonstrated
their ability as ball players In most
convincing manner.
As foretold by The Citizen. the San
Juans have added great strength 20 their
| team since they were here last fan. ana
the remaining games OF the series VIII
be as exciting as any ever witnessed on
the local diamond. The Browns are de-
termined TO maintain their prestige and
will nut forth every effort in the COM
ing games next Saturday and Sunday
Umpire Pickard called play balf'
little after o'clock. with the Browns
at the bat. They were not retired unti
four men had crossed the plate and II
was plain to see that the grand stand
nut them down "a sure winners II
didn't take long, however to change
this opinion.
Harry Benjamin, whose friends with
good reason consider him coming
pitcher went to the box. Nine runs "a
the credit of the San Juans was what th'
score book showed at the end OF th'
first innings: six more being added a
the end OF the second. In justice q
BENJAMIN Il must be said that the hel'
made some costly errors right on tn
start and this may have unstcadie'
him. However. he certainly was no
able to control the sphere with anything
like the ability he has heretofore dis
played and at the end OF the second In
lnings that "Old Reliable" twirler, Chas
McDonald went to the rubber. The ef
feet Il best shown by reference 10 tn
following score by innings:
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-31
Taken l,y British,

London, May 81. s;Os p, m,-Lord Rob
erts reports that Johannesburg was oc-
cupled by the British troops to-day.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-31

Simpson for loans on all kinds Of
collateral security. Also for great bar
gains In unredeemed watches. 200
south Second street. near the oostoffice
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-31

st. LOUIS, Mo-, May a.-wooi auiot and
easy. Prices unchanged.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-31
HANGING TOMORROW.
Murderer Ruiz to Pay the Penalty of Death
Friday, june 4.

friday, june u.
This morning Contractor Dwight
Wheeler completed his labors on the
construction of the gallows on which
Jose p. Ruiz will stand before being
launched into eternity tomorrow The
structure is erected In a vacant build
ing near the jail in old town, where
none will be admitted except by the
printed invitation card as issued by
Sheriff Hubbell and his deputy. S. T..
Newcomer. The scaffold stands about
fifteen feet In height. and 1t IL ex-
pected that the condemned man will
drop a distance OF six and a half feet.
A stairway three feet wide, leads up
ward to the platform which In 1910
feet In dimensions. In the center OF
this platform a double trap door. AKA
feet square. has been constructed. At
about noon to-day and in the presence
of several officials Deputy Sheriff
Newcomer tested the strength OF the
rope and scaffold. a bag OF sand.
weighing over 200 pounds. was dropped
through the trap doors few times and
every test proved satisfactory.
The execution win take place .o-mor-
| row morning between the hours OF
and 10 o'clock.
At times Ruiz appears very nervous
and cries bitterly but on the whole he
Is bearing up remarkably well.
| Messrs. Berardinelll & Fracoroli
started on the stone foundation OF the
new c. Colombo society hall this morn
ing. T. l.. Wilson, the carpenter. who
secured the other contracts on the
building, Is now busily engaged In
getting out the lumber. and expects Ia
rush work in a very short time.
The union Will hold a parlor meeting
at the home of the president. Mrs j
w. Harding, Az south Third street
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock. a
cordial invitation is extended to ali
members and everybody interested In
the work to be present.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-31

Mcdonald had eight strike outs to his
credit while Clarke had six.
Saturdays game will be called at S;So
p. m. sharp.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-31
MISSES WAISTSl

Our line OF Misses Waists has lust arrived
They are made denticay like our ladies' waists.
In twelve styles:
Percale Waists for misses at ........ sos and 800
Percale Waists with embv insertion zoe and tl 90
Linen and Chsmbray Waists for misses t 90 and 81 rs
white Lawn Waists for misses ....... .,..,.... 7be
White Lawn Waists emby trimmed for misses. tl 90
White Lawn Waists, emb'y trimmed, with dr'ss
Sleeves, for misses l.s6
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-31
NOVELTY LINEN SKIRTS!

OF Witch We rrcslyed O0ly two OF kind
come OF the very latest TOyeltfss In wash skirts,
eight sy les TO select from, your choice, only 40
New-York tribune., 1900-02-11

amusing incident illustrating how closely
Russia watched the United States when our
legation was first established at Teheran one
evening after dinner at the French legation,
when conversation was light and chatty, the
Russian Minister and the writer were holding
friendly smoke together of that chummy char
acter which Russia likes to hold toward Ameri-
cans when there is everything to gain and moth
ing to lose by acting the traditional friendship
of the two great empires one democracy and
the other autocracy, one innocent as a babe
of the guile of foreign ambition and diplomacy
and the other gray in the practice of the du-
plicity that has made her the foremost Power
of the world. Why blame her for it? 1t is her
way when war can be avoided. Blame those
who do not learn from her craft.
by the way. my dear colleague" suddenly
interposed the Russian Minister. shooting at
right angles from what we had been talking
about, "is it true that you have accepted con
cessions from the Shah, and going to build
railways in Persia"
Mr.. Minister" l replied at once when you
New-York tribune., 1900-02-11

have finished your railway to India we will dis
cuss the question of American roads in Persia.
He leaped up if shot. went across the room
and looked out of the window. 1t true that
were then secretly moOting the question But
the Russian Minister had found il out.
THE COMING DAY OF RAILROADS.
OF course, Russia will cover Persia with a
network of railways They will be good. like
most Russian railways Perhaps American en-
gineers may be employed to lay them. has
already been done in Russia, and such roads
will be the making of Persia. There will be
some engineering difficulties in the north and in
the south, but for the most part the obstacles
will be slight-vast plains, slight rains and no
appreciable frosts. Unfortunately the beauti-
full, fleet wild and the poetic gazelle, which
now roam there at WILL except they some
times hunted with hawk and hound, as in the
days of Darius will no longer browse by the
mirage lakes as now, but will he driven out
of existence by the iron steed of progress. But
humanity will probably be the gamer, and