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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-09
Whites Stock of Shells
Must Be Low.
England Is Preparing Fresh
Armaments.

London, January 9-3.45 a. m.-Gen.
ago, when the Beers, ousted from thsir
foothoid inside the works, suspended
their assault At night fall. England has
taken heart The situation. however, Is
worse. The beleae force must have
expended a large amount Of ammunition
which cannot be replenished. and must
have lost number Of officers and men,
garrison Is concerned, by the greater loss
Of Beers.
Gen. White still needs relief and the
difficulties confronting Gen. Butler are
ss great as before.
The formers unadornsd sentences, "a
read and re-read, suggest eloquently the
peril In which the town was Tor IA
hours, and how barely able his 5000 men
were to keep from being overcome.
The chief concern for Gen. Whits is in
respect OF ammunition. Sixty-eight
days ago at the beginning of the siege,
his small arm ammunition was vaguely
described as "plenty." His artillery
then had 500 rounds per gun. Some of
the batteries have been In action fire.
quentiy since then and ali were probably
engaged last Saturday. His stock Of
shells, consequently, must be low, and
this will make 1t difficult for Gen. White
to cooperate In movement by Gen.
Butler.
The entrenohments at Ladysimth, as
described in a message that left day or
two before the fight and has just come
through, are fortified hills, well covered
with rifle pits and trenches, down which
the infantry move In single lille to the
various posts In absolute safety. Full
ratlons are still served. but no whiskey
or tobacco.
Mr.. Spencer Wilkinson In the Morning
Post points out that there is one division
only at Chieveley, another at Frere and a
third at Esteourt. As Chieveley is seven
miles from Colenso the second division
would have had to march l2 miles to
get into action and the third division
% miles. Gen. Buffers $1,000 men and
20 guns were therefore al most Inactive
on Saturday, and when Gen. White
photographed Gen. Butler could really
make no move but an Ineffective demon
stration.
England is preparing fresh armaments
and ~ transports will be on the way to
South Africa during the pesent month.
According TO the programme SO. 900 ad-
ditional troops and 70 guns will SION be
afioat The government has ordered Viok-
a.u,ps and Aaxtu, limtkad Tn manufaa
ture as many Al inoh and inot uick-
firers as can be turned out until other
wise notified.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-09
CoLBY's ATHLETIC oFBICERs..

waterville, January. s-Ihe Colby Ath-
isiis Association held its annual meeting
Monday morning and elected the follow
ing ofiicers for the ensuing year: Pr,si-
dent, II. l.. wether, 1901; treasurer. Prof.
W. ). Bayley; secretary. Fred W. Thyng,
1909; mem bers of the executive commit
tes. Charles 4. Towne. 1900. Washington
A. WREN, 1900; Frank ]. Severy. 1900.
s. E MARVEL, 1900, ii. q. Libby, 1909;
Il W. allen. 1908. X. L. Paine. 1908;
Alumni members. A. II. Drummond,
Dr.. j. II. Hill, K 4. Wyman.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-09
GEN. METHUEN BLAMED.
For Sacrifice Of Gen. Wopauche land
Men.

For Sacrifice Of Gen. Wopauche land
Men.
London. January S-Lord De La War;.
In a graphic description OF the battle of
Magersfonteine, says;
1T Is useless to disguise that large
percentage Of the troops are losing heart
for a campaign comprised Of succession
of frontal attacks on an Invisible foe.
secursly entrenched and unreaohabls.
Our men fought admirably, but they
were asked to perform miracles. Don't
blame them and don't blame the gallant
general, who was the frat victim Of the
terrible disaster which overcome the
Highland brigade. They marched In
ouartsr column to their doom. Gen.
Mauchore's las. rords Fer Gods sake.
!ren. don't blame me- tor this. will glad
dan the besrts Of his bumbeTless friends.
there WIS no accord between Gen.
Nethuen aud Gen. Mauohope In regard
tte test method Of attack. Gen.
Msthusn's plan prevailed and the mis-
take cust zoo mhn."
A private of the Irish rides, who
fought at Storm bsrR, In n let ter to his
hone SAYS that when Gen. Gatcre saw
tie pnsi ION the ride had led the troops
into, he shot the guide dead with his own
revolver.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-09
(TALKNo S5.)
M TAKING ALTERATIONS.

In some cases IL Is pecessary to
make q slight alteration in the
strength of glasses after they have
been worn few weeks. The eyes
become streng thsned and DO not re-
quire SO strong a alass as at first. In
those cases Of psople who are just be-
ginning to wear glasses 1t Is some
times necessary to make two or three
alterations In order TO bring the eyes
to perfect rest. 10 continue to wear
the glasses after they have done their
work Is injurious. l end savor to keep
watch Of all my pattons and ses that
their glasses are always right. II
there are any changes to be made l
make them frss of charge, unlsss tae
glasses have been worn for more than
a year. Intend that all my work
shall give perfect satisfaction In eve
ry way. Il is my business to give
you glasses that ut your eyes and are
a relief and comfort to you.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-09
Five Prisoners Found in
North.
Many Of Enemy Killed and Sup
plies Captured.

Washfn zion, January d.-Ine war ue-
+ artmsnt has received the following from
Gen. Otisi
"Maniia, January s.-Bates pursuing
enemy In south with vigor; Schwan's
column moving along shore Laguna de
Bay struck 500 insurgents under Gen.
Noriel at Bieen, 9th inst. aud drove
them west ward on Slang, captured place
from which point cavalry pushed through
to Idsng. Schwan captured three Of
Noriels six pieces artillery and will take
also his tran sportation with
records and large quantity Of ammuni-
ton. Two battalions asth, part Of Wheat
on'a column, struck enemy near linus
yesterday, killing and wounding i4o.
Bsrkheimsr with battalion Of 2sth. struck
enemy entrsnchei west OF Bacoor yester-
day morning; enemy left field 66 In dead,
20 wounded and 80 rides.
/: Our loss this far. Lieut.. Cheney, 4th
infantry: four snlist ID men killed, ~ en-
listed men wounded. Expected that
Schw6n's troops viii out on retreat OF
snsmy's Cavite army. wheaton moving
today on Das MarinAs. Boyd, 37th In.
fantry moved east from Las Banos sur
rounded troops Of Gen. RisAl at daylight,
capturing Risai and considerable proper
~.
1t Is expected that Cavite and Bataugus
prov inces will be cleared soon. In the
north, Leonhaussr with three companies
25th, attacked robber bands in Arayat
mountain, dispersed them, destroying
their barracks and subsistence. Found
there i've OF our prisoners whom they
picked up on this railroad; tares killed
and two seriously wounded. These north
ern robber bands will be actively pur-
sued.
THE PLAGUE SPORADIC.
Manila. January S.-5.i0 p. m.-Ths
bubonic plague 10 yet sporadic. There
have been ak cases and four deaths.
Preparations are being made to establish
a hospital for disinfeoting and quaran-
tine.
A force of Filipinos charged twelve
EN- of the third cavalry who were scout
ing behind San Fernandino de- Laubon.
One trooper and three horses and carbinss
were captured. The enemy then fled.
BINANG OCCUPIED.
Manila, January Sab a. m.-Gen.
Sohwan's column, advancing to the
south. occupied Binang.
One Am erican was killed and three
were injured. None Of the snemy's dead
were found on the field after the fight.
A number of rides were captured aud
several prisoners were taken.
THANKS OE DEPARTMENT.
Washington. January s.-Secretary
Long has addressed the following cable
gram to Admiral Watson:
Washington. January s, 1s00.-wat.
son. Manila. convey hearty thanks to
Hare and Aowze and congratulations to
Gilmore and men,"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-09
THE SAMOAN TREATY.

today took up the Samoan treaty in ex-
ecutive session and after having 1t read
from the desk, Senator Davis. chairman
of the com mittee on foreign relations.
made brief explanatory statement.
Senator Bacon stated his opposition to
this treaty and gave notice that he
wsuld ask to be heard upon 1t when the
treaty was again taken up.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-09
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.

Portland. Jan. s. ie0o-Ths local
weather bureau regards the following:
Sa. m.-Barometer, 29.746: thermome-
ter, SO; dew point. 80: real humidity, 50;
direction of wind. w; wind velocity s.;
state of weather. partly cloudy.
sp. m.-Barometer. 30.3l9; thermome-
ter, IA: dew point, y: real humidity,
As; direction of wind, w; wind velocity,
10; state of weather. clear.
Max temp, Al; min. temp, IA; mean
temp, 2s; max wind velocity, 80 SW;
precipitation--24 hours, .05.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-09
WEATHER OBSERVATIONS.

The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday, Jan. s, taken at s
p. M, meridian time, the observation for
each section being given in this order
Temperature. direction of wind, state of
weather.
Boston. IS. NV. clsar; New York, 1s,
NV, clasr; Philadelphia, 81. N, olsari
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-09
STOCKHOLDERS SAFE.

Boston. January s-Ihe Herald VIII
say tomorrow: 1t is reported, and on
pretty good authority that the stock
holders OF the Broadway National hank
will lose none OF their invested capital f.
Is certain that they need have no fear oi
an assessment to pay dspositors In full.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-09
TWO PLA OEs OCCUPIED.

Manila, January 9.-9.S5 q. m.-Gen.
Sohwan has 90 coupled SLANG and Indang.
Cavite province. meeting with but slight
opposition. He captured three guns and
n quantity Of ammunition. he roads In
that section are very heavy. General
Wheaton IL at Perez das Marinas.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-09
ToGUs MAN DROPS DEAD.

Boston, January s.-Alden B. Annis.
an inmate of the Home for Disabled
Volunteer soldiers at Togus. Mass, and
at one time resident Of Lynn, dropped
dead On the street here today. He was
65 years old. Papers found In his pocket
showed that he was on a furiough which
expired Yesterday
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-09
CREW PICKED UP AT SEA.

New York. January s.-Ths British
steamer Georgian, which arrived this
morning from London, rescued al sea
on Jsnnary Q. Capt. Strange and crew
Of 80 men, also the captain wifi o, two
children and nurse Of the German steam
er Ella, which foundered al sea the same
date, while on the voyage from Perth
IN boy for Halifax.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-09
RIOT IN SAN FRANCIsCO.

San Francisco, January s.-There was
riot at the City hall at noon today
when lax Collector-sisot SCOTT attempted
to take his office One man was shot and
Others bruisei In the light that ensued.
Scott took possession OF the oifics.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-09
ESPECIAL TO THE PREssl

Washington. June s.-The following
Maine postmasters have been fecom-
mended for appointment: George o.
Roberts at Deerine, Leander N. Clark at
Desring Center and Charles Freeman
jose at Cnps Elizabeth.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-09
PORTLAND, MORNING, JANUARY

washinston. 8s. NV. clear; Albany. 20, NV,
clear; Buffalo, q, Il, clear; Dstrois, se,,
q, elssr; Chicsgo, 81. slt, clear; 70
Paul, Is, 3, cloudr; Huron. Dsk., ~, =,
cioudy; Bismarck. ~, I, cloudy; Jack
sor VILE. g. Nc. cleudy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-09
THE WEATHER.

Boston. January s.-Local forecast for
Tuesday: Fair weather; probably con-
tinued fair Wednesday; warmer Wednes-
day,
Washington, January Forecast for
Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont:
Tuesday fair; warmer Wednesday; north
easterly gales diminishing.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-09
CONG. BOUTELLE IMPkOvING.

Bangor, January s.-Ths latest reports
from Congrsssmans Boutslls are Of AZ
encouraging nature. he sleeps Jsi ~ q
. libaral a,a ,unt of n1urIsAin "a .us Aud
shows decided improvement.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-09
ANDERSON, ADAMS & CO.,
Fire Insurance Agency
Exchange street

{ irst Class American and Foreign Companies
HORACE ANDERSON. CHAs. y. ADAMS.
decls THos, ]. LITTLE ip eodn
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-09
SOME NEW POSTMASTERS.

who Have Been Recommended for Ap-
pointment in PortIaDd's Suburbs.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-01-09
OH, MY, SHE'S SWEET

since we began using
BBNsoN's ALWAYS READY CHARCOAL
to kIndle with. The fire comes up so
quickly that you never feel cross
BIG BAG 10c AT ALL GROCERS.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-22
A Warning.

Reports are in circulation that
there are some people going the
rounds asking subscriptions for the
relief of Hawaiian in the name Of
the Hawaiian Relief Society. We
are asked TO emph atically deny aud
repudiate such actions on the part
of those who are undertaking it,
notwithstanding the good intended
We are further asked to say that all
those who wish to render relief can
do SO by handing contributions to
Prince Cupid or to Miss Agnes
Mcintyre. they being the only ones
authorized on behalf of the Ha.
waiian Relief Society.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-22
BY AUTHORITY.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN
that from this date no packages
or bundles for persons detained at
Kalihi Detention Station at Waiaka-
milo will be received except between
the hours Of to II a. N. and 2 to
p. m. All such packages or bundles
must be well wrapped and plainly
addressed in English and also in
Japanese, Chinese or Hawaiian, as
the case may require.
G. B WILSON,
Superintendent Kalihi Detention
Station.
Approved: @. B. WOOD,
President Board OF Health.
Honolulu, Jan. 10, 1900.
14l0-1w
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-22

We have frequently called atten-
ton to the objectionable ignorance
of persons who talk about white"
people in contrast to Portuguese"
1t is especially unfortunate that
such an expression should be made
at semi public or official meeting
and cause an ill.feeling. The ignor-
ant fellow talking has OF course
never been in Europe where the
Portuguese at all times are con-
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-22

We were Surprised when the Coun-
Gil of State proposed to appropriate
100000 for the purpose of paying
our rich wholesale house the amounts
OF the notes due them by Chinese
storekeepers. The fire on Saturday
prevented the meeting of the Coun-
Gil at which the item undoubtedly
would have passed in spite of the OPP
position of Minister Damon and a
few Councillors who held that it was
wise to pay the poor people who
have lost all their first and secondly
consider the claims of the owners
of the merchandise. The merchan-
disc is burnt now and we see no
reason why any appropriation should
be made at present. We all know
that it is religious idea of Chinese
to settle their accounts before Chi
nese New Years, and we have no
doubt th0t the foreign wholesale
houses would feel very happy it
their debtors were allowed to finger
100000 from the public treasury
and through appeal to their honor,
and vague promises, be induced to
meeti their notes for their burnt
goods. The niger in the fence is
too conspicuous and we hope our
millionaire merchants will be made
to wait for their claims until every
one of the poor devils who lost their
all have received what kind of com
pensation a just Government will
allott to them.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-22
IRRIGATION NOTICE.

HOLDERS OF WATER PRIVILEGES
or those paying water rates, are hereby
notified that the hours for irrigation
purposes are from to o'lcock a. IN. and
from to O'Clock p. m.
ANDREN BROWN,
Superintendent of Water Works
Approved ALtx. YOUNG,
Minister of Interior.
Honolulu. June Ia, 1899.
Io0d-tf
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-22

The dear little children who are
enjoying a long vacation should rea-
lie that few old toys will be a
blessing to the poor children who
are having forced vacation at the
detention camps. And the good
housewives may also remember that
any old children clothinge will be
accepted with thanks by the gentle
men in charge of the camps. Let
the "kids'" clothes he discarded.
Papa will buy new ones for the next
twins.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-22

The fire has taught many lesson
to the public, Among them is one
which should lead all householders
to have some fire extinguishers on
their premises. Those for which G.
w. Macfarlane is agent we're very
useful on Saturday and were worked
with good results during the big
confagration. We understand that
they are not expensive and especially
with a crippled fire department
would prove very valuable.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-22
President Again Asked to Intervene.

BERNE, Jan. 8. The executive com
mittee of the Internati onal Peace
Society has sent telegram to Presi-
dent Mckinley asking him to inter.
vene with a view Of ending the war
in South Africa.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-22

1t is not easy to control two thou
sand Asiatics who have good reason
to feel nasty and are COPIED up in
tents and ins a haole church. The
manner in which the men of the 9th
Artillery detailed for sentinel duty
did their work since Saturday de-
serves the highest praise. The dis
cipline and tact displayed by the
regulars should be lesson to our
beloved N. G.. 81.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-22

Marshal Brown was the only high
official who who didn't lose his head
on Saturday. His force was credit
to the country and the boys learned
that it is not all "beer and skittles to
be police officer"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-22

A complaint has reached us that
some uncouth whelps, we regret to
say of German nationality are max
ing themselves obnoxious to SONS
ladies living on one of our main
thoroughfares. We call the atten-
ton of the young men to the fact
that Judge Wilcox has very little
patience with cattle of that descrip-
ton and that it will be greatly more
satisfactory to the male relatives of
the ladies to see the alleged gentle
men in Jail than to seeing them
thrashed
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-22
MONDAY, JAN. p, 1900.
TOPICS OF THE DAY.

The cause OF righteousness pre-
vailed on Saturday. The church and
the Joss house went down but The
INDEPENDENT was saved and now
stands as lone mile stone in the
burnt out district.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-22

Mr.. Singer is broken hearted
man. His bakery cannot fill the
enormous orders for bread and yet
he reads in paper that Judge Will
COX is sprinkling -four on his pre-
misses instead of lime. Singer is
closely watching the raise in the
price of the Judges poi and will
follow suit in regard to his bread.
We advice the boss baker to use poi
for cementing purposes until the
Judge stops using flour for disin-
fecting purposes.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-22

Why is it that the streets were
filled this morning with women and
childreni The Sanitary Committee,
the Board of Health and the press
have asked our good ladies to stay
at home at present, and yet they
have to drive around, do little
shopping, which could be done by
telephone and just take glance at
the ruins from the fire. If they per-
sist we suggest that the town be
closed Shy authority"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-22

The noble work of the fire depart
ment during the recent fires should
be we'll rewarded. 1t is perhaps too
early to make any suggestions but
we think that purse should be
made to give each of the boys in the
regular service 1--WE think there are
about 49, 500 each. The diamond
ornamented badges which as souve-
Mrs should be given to Chief Hunt,
and Commissioners Brown, Fisher
and Crozier we leave to the fair sex
who in 1895 remembered the gallant
officers of the police. The ladies are
all here and the hat might as we'll
be passed around now.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-22

We suggest that the guarding Of
the infected district be somewhat
modified now. Guards should be
employed to prevent any persons
entering the burnt lands but there
is really no reason while the block
on Nuuanu and King streets should
not be opened. There hasn't been
a case in that block and the services
of the soldiers are needed elsewhere
There is no fear now of Chinese
breaking through the lines because
there are no Chinese left in the in
fected district They are now under
the tower of Kawaiahao church.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-21
PETERSBURG.
DEATH OF CAPTAIN PARHAM-
DIR. RIDDICK TAKEN TO
RICHMOND.
Especial TO Vlrginian-Pilot.)

Especial 10 VirSinian-Pilot)
Petersburg. Va. June 2O-Captaln
William II. Parham. of Petersburg. who
has been failing in health for several
months past, died at the Soldiers Home
in Richmond at $50 O'clock this morn
ing.
Captain Parham was sixty-three
years of age. liz, family was from
Sussex county. but he had lived in this
city for many years. AT the beginning
OF the Civil War he entered the Con-
tederate army. and fought with it till
the close of the war.
Captain Parham had married twice
His first wife was a Miss Vaughan. sis
ter of Mr.. ID. Il. Vaughan. of this cry
His second wife was the widow of the
Ia he Walter kcvan. He leaves oqc son
by his first w-fe-Mr IIugle Parham. of
New Orleans: and three sons and q
daughter by his last wife-Irvin Val
langham. Robert Collier and H. Hous-
ton Parham. and Miss Mary Evelyn
Parham, all of this city.
The father of the Rev. J. 1T. Riddick
is quite i'll at his home here. The fam
lily of Rev. J. l.. X. Riddick have
moved to Petersburg to live with his
father until the term of the prisoner
has expired.
While the prisoner was en- route to
A''N''oiii ''iSiS WI L Sio"HS at liSii -
every station 10 get n glimpse of him.
When Petersburg was reached there
was an even larger crowd than was
noticed at any of the other stations
Some OF the Methodist ministers who
knew the prisoner met him at the sta
tons en- route here and spoke few
words 10 him.
In the United States District Court
yesterday n petition in bankruptcy
was flied by Mary f. Wyatt. of Pc
torsburg. through her attorneys. Hap-
ilton & Mann. Liabilities, S4,72419: as
sets. s2.3l2.5o. George S. Bernard, OF
Petersburg. was appointed trustee.
Discharges in bankruptcy have been
granted Reuben r. Jennings. j. w.
McGehee. and Charles a. Allen.
The Petersburg Gas-Light Company
has declared semi annual dividend
Of four per cent.