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The age-herald., 1900-02-16
McLaurin Offered Appointment

Washington, February 15.-Senator Me- Laurin. Of South Carolina, had confer ence with the president today and It IS understood was offered place on the Phil- ippine commission. The senator assured the president that while he fully appreciated the honor, he thought his duty to his con- stbtuents demanded he retain his place In the senate He said, however, that he would take the matter under advisement.
The age-herald., 1900-02-16
Earthquake In Peru

Lima, Peru, via Galveston, February 15.- At 6:55 a. m to-day. severe earthquake shock, which caused great alarm, was felt in this section.
 In the course of the day the river Mack flooded it's banks in the outskirts of Lima, endangering Nfe and property, ..a.--,
The age-herald., 1900-02-16
Boers pamming Klip River

London, February 16-The Daily Mail has the following dispatch from Lourenzo Mar quez, dated Wednesday,:
 "A prominent Pretoria citizen, just from Ladysmith, informs me that the Boers arc rapidly damnlng the Kip river. Two thou sand Kaffirs are employed in the work, and they have deposited 10,t00 sand bags already. They are only able to work at night, as they would be under British fire. This citizen, however, believed that the operation would be futile"
The age-herald., 1900-02-16
Declined to Make Adverss Report

Washington, February 15.-The senate committee on military affairs to-day de- cided to report adversely the bill introduced by Senator Turner, giving travel pay and communication of substance to officers and soldiers of the volunteer army who served in the Philippines beyond the termination of the Spanish war, and afterward transport ed to the United States and mustered out in this country.
The age-herald., 1900-02-16
Diamonds in Tennessee

Knoxville, February 15.-A two-karat dia- mond in the rough was brought to this city this morning from Luttrell a small town north of here, and sold to local jeweler. This is the second diamond found in this vicinity in the last few months.
The age-herald., 1900-02-16
New Telephone Associations

Charlotte, N. C., February 15.-The inde- pendent telephone association of the Car olinas was organized here to-day, and the following officers elected:
 President, w. B. Moore, of Yorkville, S.. C.; vice presidents, c. E. Edwin Fleming of Spartanburg S. C., and R. E. Burlington, of Gastonia secretary, J. s. Mills, Rutherford ton treasurer, J. R. Martin, Hyckory.
The age-herald., 1900-02-16
Republics Receiving Supplies

London, February 16.-The correspondent of the Times at LourenZo Marquez, tele- graphing Wednesday, says:
 "The republics are now obtaining substan- tial supplies of sugar, coffee and flour through Delagoa Bay firm, and further heavy consignments are expected within a fortnight. It is believed also that munitions are still passing.
The age-herald., 1900-02-16
Consular Service Bim Defeated

Washington. February 15.-The plan for the reorganization of the diplomatic and . consular service on civil service basis was defeated and tabled in the house committee on foreign affairs today by tie vote of ' to 2,
The age-herald., 1900-02-16
Batha Takes British Prisoners

Boer Laager, Near Ladysmith, Tuesday, February 13-Yesterday General Botha, with small force, crossed tine Tugela to A deserted British camp, where he en- ccuntered fifty lancers, of whom thirteen were killed, five wounded and nine taken prisoners. One of the prisoners was sent to tell the British to fetch their wounded.
The age-herald., 1900-02-16
Government.s Scheme Adopted

London, February 15.-The house of com- mons this evening adopted the governments military scheme by a vote of 239 against 3i, the minority consisting chiefly of Irish members.
The age-herald., 1900-02-16
ambassador Returns to Paris

San Reno, Italy, February 15.-The British ambassador to France, Sir Edmund J. Mon son, left San Reno to-day, saying that his destination was PardS.
The age-herald., 1900-02-16
British Evacuate Kensburg

London, February 16.-The Capetown cor. respondent of the Daily Chronicle, tele- graphing Wednesday, says:
 Tt is reported here that the British have evacuated Rensburg and retired to Arun- del.
The age-herald., 1900-02-16
Hopeful of Relieving Ladysmith

Operations elsewhere are apparently sus- pended. correspondent, writing from Clniev1ey, February 13, says:
 "We are still hopeful of relieving Lady smith,"
 Colonel Baden-Powell, in dispa tch from Mafeking dated January 29, after mention ing matters already sent out by corre- spondents gives his total casualties up to January 20 as follows:
 Killed , officers and 60 men; wounded, officers and 123 men; missing 34 men.
 No word has been received regarding General Gatacre's 12,000 men at Stormberg. The impression is that these forces are on the way to Lord Roberts.
 MT. Chanlberlains announcement in the house of commons of the intention of the government to encourage the Zulus to de- fend themselves from the Boers Is a con- tingency the Boers seem to have anticl- pated, as they Ghave been doing everything in their power to win the good will of the Basutos who thave thousands of good rifles. The Boers gave 2,000 Basutos a safe con- duct If the British let loose one tribe the Boers will probably let loose another.
 The war office has issued orders for the form tion of twenty-one new batteries and three battalions of infantry.
 The caE1.net council was in session yes terday for two hours. It will meet again today. This Is quite unusual.
The age-herald., 1900-02-16
ALI NOW DEPENDS ON LORD ROBERTS CrOnjes Communication With
 BIoenfOntein Cut Of SPECULATION AS ID NEXT MOVE Adopts in London Are Studying
 the Maps
MORE TROOPS TO BE ORGANIZED
CorrespondS Chievley Says Hopes Are St-- .tertained for Relief ofIt@ h-Baden-Powell
 Is Casualty List

Lond oruary 16, 4:20 a. m-As the wiresl c osed to correspondence with Lord RobefSs, and as nothing further from him has been communicated to the public, the military adopts spend their time in studying maps, topography and figuring out the possibilities of Lord Roberts communi- cation, and what there is left for the Boers to do
 General Cronje's communication with Bloemfontein has already been cut. The best news England could hear would be that he elects to give battle among low hills and ridges west of Kimberley. Should he determine not to do this, he must raise the seize of Kimberley and retreat to points where he would prefer to fight. This retirement could be a large detSdr around the head of the British advance to Bloemfonteinn, or as seems to military stu- dents more practicable, he could withdraw to the north, using the railroad for his guns and heavy baggage, moving to Four teen Streams station and thence into Trans vaal territory.
 The Boers have made no preparations ito defend Bloemfontein, and there Is no par ticular reason why General Cronje should risk a battle to protect the capital of the Free State,
The age-herald., 1900-02-16

WUEDE THERE'S WILL THERE'S A WmEnE way-to reach the pu blic, and the way Is through The A rel Herald. Ornament your adyertisem snt with facts and The Age Herald will do the rest. .......................
The age-herald., 1900-02-16

THE WEATHER FAIR, MUCH COOLER FRIDAY, WPfI1 FREEZING FRIDAY NIGHT; BRISK NORTHERLY WINDS. SATURDAY FAIR AND CONTINUED COLD.
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-21
TO SUCCEED JoUBERr.
PRINCE WELCOMED HOME.
His Royal uighness Given Enthusias.
tic Reception.

Loud N. APRIL so IS AZ p. m.-The
Pr II Q of WRlss arrived at Dover this
erenir on his return from his visit to
Copenhagen, and the occasion Wac
maj ked BIZ scenes Of remarkable enthusi-
asia The route to Marlborough Houss
wrs thick with people and around the
Chsrirg Cross station the police had the
utmost difficulty In controlling the
Gro wds The Duke OF York awaited his
Iathe r's arrival on the platform OF the
station and when the train bearing the
Prince drew In a mighty shout went M
from the mass Of spectators. Before that
tins the King of Sweden, now on visit
to England. his white bead inches above
the waiting crowd, had Joined the Duke
Of York.
When the Prince OF Wales stepped out
of the train, he was anectionately greeted
and con- ratalAted by bis son and the
visiting sovereign and then, amid
tre nj pdous cheering be entered closed
carriage and drove of with the Duke CT
York. his royal hjghDess bowling repeat
edly rs he passed through the cheerip g
ranks and went by the omoibufes which
had been stalled for several blocks aud
which were used for grsndstand pur-
poses. Behind the Princes CLOSED vehicle
was an open carriage containing King
Oscar. who reoeived an ovation which =
NEST CouaJled In enth u siBs SIN that of the
Prinre II Wales and TO which hts Majesty
replied by vigorousis waving his hat
which urged the GRO Nd to still fnrth er
enthusiasm. All along the route similar
scenes occurred.
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-21
GOV. TAYLOR INDICTED.
Report Obtains Gre
dence in Kentucky.
Is Emphatically Denied by Court
Officials.
Clerk Says That it is
Not on File.
May Have Been Held Back by
the Judge.

frankfort, KY, April so Political
circles were much disturbed this after
noon over the conflicting rumors regard
ing the grand jury action In the Gosbel
murder case. and II was generally re-
ported that despite denials an Indictment
had bsen returned against Gov. Taylor.
Various stories were afloat concerning al
legged sensational scenes In the grand jury
room during the voting on the indiot-
ment, but neither court nor state officials
would discuss the matter this afternoon.
1t was rumored early today that the Tay-
log indie tment had been returned, but
would To suppressed pending the service
Of a pencn warrant, This story was also
frequently and emphaticaily denied dur
ing the day. II WAS also stated that the
Taylor Indictment would be held up I'M
81 the governors return from Washing
ton, but this story, like the others, lacks
confirmation.
The clerk OF the court insists that there
is no record on file CT any Taylor indiet-
ment and all the other Inducements re-
turned yesterday are on file IN this clerks
ofics. The circuit judge can.hold an In
diotmsnt until ths bench warrants have
been served and such Is believed to be the
casa in this instanc3. Current reports ara
generally oreditsd that the warrant even
has hesn issued resdy for service on the
return OF the governor.
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-21
NOR ENOUGH no DIVIDE.

Nashville, Tenn, April 20.-Tennsssee
will have two Republican tickets In the
dsld in the coming state campaign.
Likewise two sets of delegates will go to
this national convention. Ths Repuhii-
oln state Convention split here to-day, the
L vans contingent walking out and hold
ing a separate convention.
The situation Ia the outcome Of bitter
factional tight. The split came when
the 'unoontestsd" delegates refused TO
substitute the minority for the majority
report Of the committee ON credentials.
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-21
IHE pACIFIU CABLE.

washir gton, April s0.-The House
committee on commerce today substituted
In place of the bill recently passed By
struction Of Pacific cable. The sher-
man bill had been previously reported to
the House but today's action put 1t In
the fern OF substitute to the Senate
measure. 1t differs from the senate bill
In providing construction BY private
contract under government supervision
while the senate bill in providing CON
strucsion by private contract under gov
eminent supervision while the Senate
provides for government construction
and operation. -
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-21
THE kENNEBEU HISH.

Gardiner, April 20-The waters Of the
Ksnnebeo have been rising since Tuesday,
and at this present time are at freshei
pitch, rushing towards the ocean with
tremendous speed. The wbarves OF this
city sre submerged. The track OF tbs
h snnebeo Central railroad at Randolph
was covered with water this morning.
TIE water Is now about six feet above its
normal height. IL 10 thought by river
men that the freshet has reached Its full
limit
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-21
TOWN AN ISLAND.

Meridian, Miss. Al ril "A dispatch
from Enterprise says that place 10 now
completely surrounded BY water. Late
last night the wAnitA cotton mill dam.
ak miles above Enterprise gave way. A
body of water fifteen fs ct deep and cover.
ing ten acres, rushed down through the
Chunky river swamp. Many plantation
hands are reported to have lost theiv
Iives. Many buildings were thrown from
thair found atoms and DESTROYED. The
town OF Hickory 10 completely sur
rounced by water. Hundreds Of cstssa
and hogs have been. drowned. Tao river
rose here two fest DURING the nishs. tall
way traffic Il lghout the state 10
psralyz ID.
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-21
TOWN NEARLY WIPED OUT.

Grand Forks, N. D.. April 20. Ed
inbursh, Walsh county, was almost
wiped out by fire today. Two lives were
lost and much property destroyed. Sew
eral people attempted to save their per-
sonaI effects but wers compelled to shan-
don the attempt and Zee for their lives.
Mrs. Lindhal and Mrs. Bjorson persisted
In the flames and one oniid barely es-
capped. The residence portion OF the city
Is unin jured. The chief snffsre rs are
business men and the people who occu-
pied apartments above the stores. Tween
ty buildings were destroyed and two eie'
vators. Net even food enough was lett
TO fssd the Inhabitants and those who
assisted in the rescue work.
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-21

fell into the bar DIS Of the enemy while
ta,y were stying to reach wspensr a
week ago. Every thing was taken from
tn prisoners who wers sent TO Pr storia.
Thsir native servants who escaped from
she foer lnager near Wepener, say that
tn se were four guns and that the Beers
had lost one hundred killed alone.
Jsis also ascertained that the Beers
nsde a night attack on April II, but
were d'scov ered while creeping along a
deep ditch, By Cape Mounted kifies,
" 18th Maxims, who fired into them at q
distance of 200 yards with the result
that tire Beers lost five wagon loads OF
killed and wounded.
simultane GUS attack In other quar-
trI was repuised BY the British who
us,d their bayonets.
Ihs Boers stDl surround Wepsner. but
the Q has been little firing lately.
BukRS AT BIGGARSBERG.
E'andslsagtr, April ~. - Yesterday the
British patrols discovered another party
OF Beers on the British left Ia the same
position from " hich the enemy recently
urfd on the GOutn African uurbo. AL
tlJs instance, however there was NO hr-
Inv. Native dsssi to 20 90 1firm prsyio1 9
statements with respect to the forbifica-
sions ana strength of the Beers along the
Bl0garsberg ranyo. Tbs enemy have
recently establish large hospital
which Is ALREADY Tiled, and elm liar hos
pitfalls are being sstat lshed BY them Of
the various railway t,wns.
i he Beers are los.hg m sny horses.
-Hbe rank -scS lille are not allowed to
4 Rs % T Supplies. Their sugar 10 sx.
ha sssd and only bush tea Ia vaiiabis.
Es Hosrs are reported to wish TO leave
3icnarsbsrg and take up position az
Ns uta but thu comman dants refusf.
TO SUCCEED 10 UBERr.
Pretoria. April 50 Major Gensr al
Schslt- Burger has heen gazetted vice
presto snt, In succession TO the late Gen
sra, Joubsrt. and General Louis Botha
has bsan gee sttef acting commando mt
ga sral succeeaing zen sral Joubert In
command OF tie Trnusvsal forces.
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-21

WONT Nam EN0l.isn sIUDEN
New Haven, ct, April 21.--Yaie and
Ha ward will not meet the track athletes
Of Oxford and CsmbIidge In atblet 6
games Til year. Jfii was the dtfni :
anrounoe ment N ede this evening ty
Manager Jesse ID. Dana and Captain
Johnston Ct the Yale track athletic sfs' :
O, ation, both gentlemen stating that the
form al announcement had been held I'll
until every hope OF sgrTement between
Yals and Harvard had oiEappeared.
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-21
NICARAGUA WON'T SELL.
AGAINST MAINE CENTRAL.
An Important Verdict Involving MT.
Desert Disaster.

Bangor, April sO.-The jury In the
case of Alonzo 4. Cakes W. she Maine
Central Railroad company returned en-
Friday afternoon a verdict. giving s. :
500 In damages to the pia intiff. The case
was a suit brought BY MIR. Cakes,
Bangor man. against this corporation on
the ground that the death of his wife In
the Nit. Desert Ferry accident Of August
9, 1859. was due TO tine negligsncs Of tt Q
company. The matter Is OF soms In
portanoe as 1t 10 supposed other similar
actions are pen ling.
The company admitted liability ana
the question was that OF damages, which
the Jury awarded ~ stated above.
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-21
GRAND ARMY BILL FsFoKlED.

Washington, - r..i 2O.-After extended
conference, shs Heus, committee on In
yalie pensions Of which Representative
galloway of New Hampshire. IL chair
man, finally determined today to report
to the House SEN ate bill 1477. which has
attracted Widespread attention In Grand
Army circles and IL known as the Grand
Army bill,
1he final draft Of the bill aggregates
the disabilities under whion application
may be made for pension under the act
Of June "a, 1890. The other radical
change In existing law Ia the changing
of the rate Ct income of a soldiers widow
from the present rate OF $40 per year b,
an actual net inooms of $3.50 per year.
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-21

For your protection, we
sell the PRoPHYLAcTIc ToorH
BRUSH in a yellow box. 1t
prevents substitution; keeps
the brush clean; prevents un-
necessary handling.
We offer you an uncommon
tooth brush. One that cleans
between the teeth, not merely
brushes the .surface.
Always sold in q yellow box. AT all dealers
Adult size 55c aChildren's 1.-TWO sizesl csc.
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-21
BICYCLE REPAIRING.

II your Bicycle needs Cleaning or Repairing
bring it to us aud we will put IL In nrst class
condlt Oh and guarantee the work. We 40 AL
kinds OF bicycle Repairing and Enameiing. Iooi
Grinding of An Kinds, Lawn Mowers Sharp
ened. Also Pattern and Model Work. Our
Prices Are Reasonable.
E. NJ. COBB & Co., n ss Ss ~ ea; S1;;
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-21
RIBBONS.

Have You brought amy samples
TO our ribbon department 60 try
TO match! We have Erea;ly en-.
Iargrd Quar- ribbon business this
spring and have the new color
ings, i'm narrow, medium. and
brOnd wiaths.
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-21
ADVISES turkey 10 ABRI-
TRADE

st. Petersburg, April DIN discussing
America n Turk'sh affairs, the Novoe
Vrsnys TO-DAY says:
"The Porte could easily avoid unde-
sIrahle reprisals by asking for the f'iend-
ly mediation of nei9hboring Epropeau
states. In the present International
conflict frieudly Intervention 10 possible,
upon TIE tssis If The Hague conven-
ticn, and such Intervention would both
serve the cause of peace and saws Turkey
fro m trou bIesome Complications"
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-21
RUSSIANS HURRYING RAILROADS.

Washington. April so -Minister Cot
ger reports that the Russians are working
with fsverish activity to flElsh the raj
read between Moukden and VladiEoso X
the eastern terminus of the Siberian
railroad and he says the belief Is that
Russia's two great srateei, points in
tina far east, Port Arthur and vladivo-
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-21
millinery.

Our Flower department IL
showing N wealth of sautifui
French Roses im the delicate
tints impossible 10 reproduce i'm
his country. viOiets are also
tprominemt, esp ecially the Par n u
violet and wood viOleis, frgits
grapes, currants. berries and
many vnrie lies of small flowers.
~, not ii ifhcult 10 see the high
quality in every bunch.
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-21

s.ncF. where sha Is said 10 have gar
rIaan varlonslv estimated at I ON
10 600 to 90 600 NJ EN- win be oonneofed
by rail no; later tnsn August Il WI
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-21

right 10 so much AZ interrroRats ne on
American quat:ops, much less 20 limit
our action.' After citing Mr. Flsins In
support Of ttis visw. the report addss
"This is the Fundamental principle of
our national Independence and no ex-
igenoy should DO sufficient to oauss US
TO even momentariIy lose sight Of it.''
Representative Adamson says the
changes In the bill were suggested. ~ he
understands, by the rules committee, In
asswev to the petitions fiisd for It's oon-
alteration Of she Hepburn bill Mr..
Adaus,n presented 10 the o,mmittss the
petition CT 12s Democratic members fsv-
orabls TO the original bill ct the esme
tirns that Mr.. Hepburn presented the
petition Of the Republican members.
The tniy answer to the psiii,n REQ eivsd
by Mr. Adamson was the statement made
TO him by Mr.. Hepburn that ~ the bill
were amended an official rnls fer the
Consideration Of the measure could be
secured. From shis Mr.. Adamson dis
sentsd stating that the position was for
the original bill. He again objected to
the change when MIR. Hepburn made
known today that the rule for conkidsra-
ton could be secured II the amendments
suggested vers sushor'zed By the COM
mittes on intsrstate and fcrtiR ccmmercs
Undsr the circumstances, Me-. Adamson
says he will orpeses en- the floor Of the
House, the AMENDMENTS cmmitiirg the
words defend" and fertilization" -
he says 'sThs amepdmen to smssouiats
the hill and surrsnd der the case. lsaving
the bill consistent with ths Hay Pauoe-
fote traty."
NICARAGUA WON'T SELL.
Nanagua, Nicaragua, vie ualves.eD,
Texas, April 20 The Diario the official
organ of the Nicaraguan government. de-
clsres sditori.ily today that Prssidsrt
u ,lsya AMI the members Of bis cabinet,
IN their recent interviews vi th the MEM
bers OF the United States canal oommis-
sion did net express any disposition 20
cede or seil sovereignty over any PORTION
of Nicaragusn territory for canal route.
The paper also asserts that the Rovsrn-
msns 10 not disposed to cell Its Sovereign
~ over the route.
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-21

A LESSON IN OCCULT SCIENCE ny
Prof Damon, Founder of the Damon
vitnpathic Ssnitarlum of New York.
Ladies' and gentlemen a'e cordially invited 70
attend and bring those oil their owl choice who
or sick. lame, deaf or crippled. THEY WILL
Arr AND WALK.
Tie Scriptures are being tulnilsd. lake no
mars word, but 10 yourself and witness this
marvellous power that has brought health and
happiness To thousands. These lectures aud
clinics will be given every afternoon after Mon
day until further notice.
Admission free; children under 10 not ad-
mlttel. aprl9dit tcnrm
The Portland daily press., 1900-04-21

EREE ILLUSTRATED LECTURE

and public DEMONSTRATIONS In Healing
the sick as dfd the Apostles of old,
"tVtthOut Money or Price" at Congress
Hall, Portland, Commencing Monday,
Aurif N at = n. VA.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-30

room in town for his guests. The
telegraph aud telephone have become
metropolitan in their activity. Keen
men with large bank accounts roam
everywhere, swapping up speculative
chances Their talk is all of barrels
and dollars, leases and wells, drills
and ripe lines.
The Standard Oil Company, alive to
the great possibilities of the new field,
is laying n four-inch pipe line across
the mountain to connect with their
main pipe line twenty miles away.
On the lighter side of human ma
ture at the Pine Creek rush are
ranged the clarvoyants and hazel
twig magicians who infest new oil
fields. One of these "oil smellers"
will sell out his occult gifts rs n pros
pector for from $40 to $50, accord
ing to the means and credulity Of his
client.
Some of the individual cases of
sudden fortunes are full of interest.
Joseph Bernauer was a poor man
two years ago. His little farm on the
bank of Pine Creek yielded him liv-
ing and that was all. He peddled
milk every morning and evening to
the housewives of Gaines.
His farm proved to be right on the
oil belt and his income from royalties
is now over $500 month.
This discovery has made group
of country storekeepers aud small
farmers rich in trice. Men whose
total worldly possessions were worth
perhaps 5000 have been offered $685.
900 for their rights in this gusher.