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It's most democratic methods were those resorted to in reaching per- manent organization. In the Dem- oeratic conventions of which l have formerly known anything about, it has been the custom to selsct a temporary presiding officer who appoints the committees on creden- tials, platform, etc. The selection of tenn porary chairman is usually regarded as of great importance, because of the appointing power lodged in his hands, and the advan- tage gained in case of faetional contests for whatever faction the temporary chairman may represent. This is us lally important in decid- ing contests for seats in the conven- tion and In framing the platform. But no such power is gwen the temporary chairman of Democrat ic convention in New Mexico. In 
 this Territory the temporary pre- siding officer is little more than a figure. head. He is deprived of all appolnlive power whatever. After his selection, a motion was made that the roll of counties be called, ard that each county delegation report the name of one of it's mem bers for each of the committees. In some instances this proceeding was ridiculous. for the reason that at least two counties had only one delegate present, and, who, there fore, ex-officio as it were, became a member of each con mittee.
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ATTENTION ELks.

Tonight is the regular meeting night. All members are urged to be present. limitations are booked and other business is to be transacted Don't fall to come. We mean you, not your neighbor.
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The Searchlight Club, colored, of Little Rock, will hold an annu- al collegiate oratorical contest in Little Rock, April 27th. Sch olars from the Branch Normal College, of this city will participate.
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Space will not permit the publi- eaton in this letter of the platform adopted by the New Mexico Demo erats, out it is a very able and ln- teresting document, and l shall give it in my next.
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BORN-To Mir and Mrs. Chas. Q. Petty, Friday April 20, l9J0, a daughter.
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..Of Good Beg1DnIng cometh z good end" When you take Hood s Sarsaparilla to purify your blood you are m aking a good beginning, and the good end will be health and happiness. It never disappoints.
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Sick headache Is cured by Hoods Pills. o5c.
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Always makes the perfect
 biscuit, cake and bread.

NOTE. Baking powders made from alum and other harsh, caustc acids are lower in price, but inferior in work and injurious to the stomach
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PRICE BAKING POWDER CO,
 CHICAGO.
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J. ". ADAMS.
The oasis., 1900-09-22
MEXICAN RAPHIrE.
Some Details of that Discovered Near
 Hermosillo. Sonora.

some Details or that DtscOvereu Near
 Hermosillo, Sonora.
 (S0me few weeks ago mention was made ID this paper of some graphite deposits near Hermosillo, State vf So- nora, Mexico. We wIOte Mir. Thomas Bentley at Minas Prietas asking for sCme dennile Information about them and have received from him the ful- lowing leLter.-EdiLor Mining Re- view.
 MINAs PRIETAs, Sonora, Sept. G. The Dewey mILe Is situated about three mile, west Uf Willard station, on the SUnUIa railway, aud about twelve mics south Uf the city of Her mUslIlo.
 The mine is 1912 feet by 656, which cUntrUl uLder gUverLmeht patent ana have surface rights by purchase ano appropriation.
 The miueral.tearing formation is schist. Limestone aud Quxrtaite ap- pesr, but owing to the flat surface, it is uitiicult to oetermine the position of the latter formation in regard to the former.
 The pitch of the vein is about 30 deg, aud au incline shaft following the vein has been sunk to depth of no feet, near the center of the mining clam. Another shaft 50 ieeL has oeeu sunk on the vein about 2OO feet south of the former. A vertical snaft 8U feet deep Is sunk 10 feet in front Uf the llO foot Incline, with the intention of strikiLg the vein at lower depth. This vertical shaft at a depth of 40 feet cut through b feet of superior graphite and encountered copper bearing formation further down.
 Copper Is found at different points on the surface for distance of 600 feet, and at nearly every point graph ite is found on the hanging wall. The graphite outcrUp extends entirely acruss the claim, but no development work has been done, except where copper has been encountered.
 Copper velns as far as developed, show from to l2 feet in width. The graphite veins vary from to l5 feet in width. Adjoining mines carrying lead and silver have been sunk to a depth of 300 feet. Fine ore was found at the bottom and was shipped until the high tariff on lead went into effect.
 Machinery for the Dewey has been bought and will be in place by Sep tember Is. The water will then be pumped out and work will be confined to sinking and drifting on the ll0-f foot incline shaft.
 Since July, on account of water, work has only been done on the 5O- foot level From this level two cars of copper ore have been shipped to Hermosillo and s62 gold, net per ton, vas realized. The average assay gave 3l per cent copper, s22 gold and sl6.02 silver Yours truly,
 THOs. BENTLEY.
The oasis., 1900-09-22
TORRES 6 PRIETAS BY.
TIME SCHEDULE NO. Q.

". D. Train No. leaves Minas Prietas At s.o a. m. arrives at Torres at 7.i5 a. m. Train No. leaves Torres at am. arrivss at Minas prie, as at s:45 a. m
 Train No. leaves Mtnas Prietas at 5u m. arrives at Torres at 5:45 p.m.
 rain No. lea yes Torres at 500 D. m. ar- rives at Minas Prieta- at s.45 pm
 All trains on this card connect with sopo. ra railway trains for Nogales and Qua, mas. Telegraph communication exists wjih Prietas and La Colorado and with all tele. graph lines. Rates, thirty cents Mexican money. for 10 words and cents each extra word Passenger rates to La Colorado and vice versa S1.2j first class. and LOO Mexican money, second class.
 The Torres X Prietas railway is the bes, route for Ures, Matape and the Yaqui river. Passengers can hire coaches from La Colo rada for above named districts with a re. liable driver whois well acquainted with these districts.
 Wells, Fargo X Co. carry all express mat ter on Torres & Prietas railway, through rates from all parts of the United states and Mexico.
 Freight can he consigned to F. H. Seymour or Torres Prietas railway, Torres. for La Colorado. Minas Prietas. Ures, Matape and other points in that district, who will pay advance charges and forward same free of commission or brokerage.
 r. II. SEYMOUR,
 Proprietor and President
The oasis., 1900-09-22

Sonora Time
 Dining stations.
 Pullman Sleepers are attached to tbe.s trains. 'e Trains makes connection at Torres with Torres X Prietas Railroad. leaving at < on a m. and p. ID, daily for Colorado aud Nina Prietas. Close connection is made at Guayinas with Pacific Coast Steamship Company's sIeams, .tu aeao' sailing the 11h of each month for Altata, Mazatlan. Cape St. Lucas. Magdale,s Bay and Ensenada; us well AS with of the l.. A. Martinez steamship Line, and other lines calling at this port, tor particulars address
 ], A. NATGLE General Pass. Ag't. Guaymas, Sonora Ma,
The oasis., 1900-09-22

Have you sense of fulDess in the region of your stomach after eating? If SO you will be benefited by using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They also cure belching and sour stomach. They regulate the bowels too. Price, 9 cents. Sold by L. W. Mix & Co.,, Druggists.
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Another Attempt is Now to
Be Made.
1000 TROOPS TO BE PUSHED FORWARD
Ii Hung Chang Declares Attacks OF
Foreign War Ships Not Authorized
by His Government. Will Pro-
baby Go to Pekin to End
Anarchy There. Tech
nically Not at War
With China Yet.
(By the Associated Press J

London, June 24.-(Sunday, 800 a. M =
The only dispatches from China received
last night are those which give further
details of the repuse of Thursdays at
tempt TO relieve Tien Tsin. According to
a dispatch from Che Foo hordes of Chi
nese with well posted artillery block the
way of the American and Russian forces.
The guns of the allies could make no i'm
preston, and it was found impossible to
shift the enemy's position. Nothing
could be done except to fall back and this
was accomplished in good order. 1t was
ascertained that the foreigners in Tien
Tsin we're making a gallant defence.
The French concession buildings had been
vigorously attacked with fire, and in all
probability have been reduced to ashes.
After the force retired an armored train
attempted to reconnotre. but was de-
rallied. More troops are arriving at TalIu.
and another attempt at relief with a
force of much greater strength was to
have been made last Saturday night
The Chinese legation at Berlin received
another telegram last Saturday night,
stating that all the legations in Pekin
were safe, and that the foreign Ministers
at that place were all WELL
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MORE OFFICERS WANTED.
Ii WILL PROBABLY GO TO PEKIN.
To Put an End to Anarchy There. viceroys
Promise to Keep Order.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, June 23.-Several impor-
tant communications have been received
by the Secretary of State justifying the
attitude assumed by this Government
that technically speaking. a state of war
does not exist between the United States
and China. The Viecroys who have their
seats of government at Marking and WI
Chang, and who govern the five great
provinces in the Yang Use Kiang region,
have assured this Government that they
are determined and perfectly able to pre-
serve order in their jurisdictions and
protect the lives and property of for
egners In reply to this they have been
assured that so long as they are able
to maintain order and protect life and
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property under their control the Govern
ment of the United States will send no
troops into that region and will use its
influence with the other powers in the
same direction.
Another communication of great impor-
lance was received from Ii Hung Chang,
the Viceroy of Canton, who gives his
personal assurance that the firing upon
the foreign fleets at Taku was not au-
thorized by the Chinese Government. He
desires the authority of the powers to
proceed to Pekin for the purpose of put
Ting an end to the disturbances there,
a purpose in which his great influence
both with the court and with the people
gives certain promise of success. The
United States and it is believed, the other
powers have assented to this proposition
of Lii Hung Chang, and he is supposed
to have started for Pekin.
AMERICANS AT PEKIN.
Washington, June 23.-ln answer to a
request from the Navy Department as
to how many Americans were in. Pel<in,
Rear Admiral Kempf replied under date
of June 23rd. via Che Foo, that thirty
Austrians seventy-five French, fifty Ger
mans. seventy British, forty Italians,
twenty-three Japanese, seventy-iive Rus
SLAMS. and fifty eight American troops are
in Pekin.
He further says:
"No news of whereabouts of Pekin S
relief expedition. Reported by cablegram
June 18th. Japanese expect several thou
sand troops now due. No news from Tjen
Tsin or Pekin since last report
This dispatch arrived at the Navy
Department prior to tho dispatch an
nouncing that fighting was in progress
between the Chinese Imperial troops and
the international column outside of Tien
TSin."
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DEPARTURE OF 9TH INFANTRY DELAYED
Making Arrangements For Transportation of
Additional Troops.
lBx the Associated Press

(By the Associated Press)
Washington, June 23.-The only news
given out at the War Department today
having any bearing on the situation in
China was a dispatch from General Mac
Arthur announcing further delay in the
departure of the military reinforcements
TO China. The message is as follows.
MANILA June 23rd.
"Adjutant General, Washington:
Departure Ninth infantry delayed un-
til June 9th, consequence storm, which
broke railroad, telegraph and made APP
proach to transport impossible.
(Signed.) IN ARTHUR
1t proposed to send the Ninth in
fantry and its transportation equipments,
including mules and wagons TO Taku on
the transports Logan and Port Albert.
Inasmuch as the voyage will take at least
six days, it will be impossible to land
the troops on Chinese soil before the third
of July at the earliest. Adjutant General
Corbin is authority for the statement
that nothing has been heard from General
Macarthur on the subject of sending ed
ditiona: reimforcements to China. The
Department, however, is making arrange
ments for the prompt transportation to
China of as many troops as can be spared
from immediate service in the Philippines.
Acting Secretary Meklejohn was in
close consultation during the day with
General Miles, Adjutant General Corhin.
Quartermaster General Ludington and
Colonel Bird, the Quartermaster in charge
of transportation. 1t is no secret thaI
the deliberations related to the eXecu-
ton of plans for affording substantial re-
lief to the small naval force which has
so far borne the brunt of battle at 1aku,
Tien Tsin and on the road to Pek!n IN
conjunction with the larger forces of the
allied powers. SO far as the transporea-
ton is concerned there will be no difficult
ty in the way of forwarding additional
troops from Manila to the Chinese coast.
The War Department officials are also
seriously considering the ACCESSIBILITY OF
changing the destination of the trans
port Grant from Manila to Taku. She
will carry two squadrons of the sixth cav
airy, numbering about 500 men, and a
battalion of marines numbering 230 men.
These troops are now being assembled at
San Francisco and are scheduled to start
for the East on the first proXimo. The
Grant is fast ship and can make the
trip to China in % or 80 days. The horses
of the cavalry troops are to be taken over
on transports from Portland, Oregon.
MORE OFFICERS WANTED.
Washington, June 23.-Admiral Rcmey
at Cavite, has cabled the Navy Depart
ment an urgent request for more officers.
He wants three commanders, four lieu
tenant commanders, ten lieutenants, 20
cadets and a fleet paymaSter.
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AMERICAN TROOPS TO CHINA.
Chiefly to Ascertain to What Extent Chinese
Government is Implicated With Boxers.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, June 23-Dispatches re-
ceived today from Admiral Kempff, an
nounced that fighting was in progress
near Tien Tsin. Beyond the information
that the American marines under Major
Waller, and 400 Russians had been en-
gagged with the Chinese army, and that
q second attack with a force of 1000 was
about to be made, no specific details were
received. The officials waited anxiously
throughout the day to learn the result of
this second movement, but up to a late
hour, no further word had come FROM
the Admiral or any other source The
news was sufficient, however, to accen-
tuate the need of reinforcenents, ard
the energies of the War and Navy De-
partments were exerted in preparing to
forward men, ships and supplies as fast
as possible. The dispatch of troops from
Manila is mainly impeded by the severe
storms now raging in the Indian sea.
Hurry orders were given to make ready
for sea the three naval GOLFERS Hannibal,
Alexander and Saturn. now at Norfolk
for the purpose of taking supplies of coal
TO the Asiatic station. This led to the be-
lief in some quarters that the GOLFERS
might be accompanied by some, of the
powerful ships now in Atlantic waters,
possibly a portion of the North Atlantic
Squadron. But naval officials stated that
while Admiral Remey's force at Manila
had been much depleted. there was no
present purpose to send more ships. In
case they are needed, however, the At
lanta is ready at New York. and the
Bancroft at Boston, both of them being
light draft vessels, well suited for Chi
nese waters, while the New York, Texas,
Massachusetts, Indiana. Kearsarge and
Kentucky give !, a reserve of strong yes
sells which can be drawn upon if the
developments seem to warrant such a
course. The American naval force in
China at present consists of the Newark,
400 men; Monocacy, 275 Nashville, 275,
all at Taku; the Yorktown, 500 at Che
Foo. The Oregon which is under orders
to go to Hong Kong probably will start
next Monday. but cannot reach the scene
of action short of six or seven days. The
Iris. supply ship, also is on the way.
This will give Admiral Kempff a fleet of
six ships, including the Oregon, when
they are assembled a week hence
Outside of the immediate necessity of
meeting the military and naval require
ments, the Government is chiefly con-
cerned in finding out to what extent the
Chinese Government is countenancing or
assisting the warfare at Tien Tsin. One
of the highest officials of the Admins
tration said tonight that there was some
evidence that General Tung Flu Sen, the
principal general of the Mohammedan Chi
nose was in command and that, possibly,
without orders from the Chinese Govern
ment, he had succeeded in leading off
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BATTLE WITH CHINESE
TROOPS NEAR TEN 1SIN
American Marines Under Waller and Four
Hundred Russians Engaged
THE ATTACK ON THE CHINESE A FAILURE

some of the regular Chinese troops. This
would in part explain Admiral Kempff' s
message that the Chinese army is en-
gagged in the fighting But the assurances
of the Chinese Minister and the communi-
cations from Lii Hung Chang and several
of the influential Viceroys all lead to the
belief that the Chinese Government does
not direct the movements now going on.
This uncertainty must be cleared up
within the next few hours, and it will
then be determined whether the authori-
ties here are to deal with 0hina or an
uprising of Chinese rebels.
The critical condition of affairs brought
out the usual large crop of sensational
rumors. There were persistent reports
that an extra session of Congress might
be called. but members of the Cabinet,
who would be apt to know if such move
were contemplated, dismissed the report
as entirely unfounded.
The alarming report from Shanghai that
the Empress Dowager had ordered the
determination of all foreigners in China,
was received with great allowance at the
State Department. At the same time
this is the eleventh day of complete
silence on the part of Minister Conger,
and every hour of silence adds to the
apprehension among the officials.
General MacArthur's report of the am
bush Of American troops in Luzon, result
ing in a large casualty list, added some
what to the perpleXity of the War De-
partment in providing soldiers for China
as this was another evidence that General
Macarthur needed considerable force
to garrison and protect the many outlying
points.
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ExTERMINATE THE FOREIGNERS.
This Command is Said to Have Been Issued by
the Empress.
(By the ASSOCIATED Press.)


Shanghai, June 23.-Prince Tuan has
taken charge as General-in Chief, after
Diminishing Yung La, nephew of the En-
peror the former Commanders Chief
Prince Tuan gave notice that he would
march to Pekin and sweep out the hand
full of foreigners there. At daylight on
the morning of June 21st he attacked the
settlements at Tien Tsin with artillery
and the best foreign drilled troops. The
Chinese army had about As Krupps. They
managed to burn the United States Con-
sulate. The warehouse and the Stand
ard Oil Company's premises are believed
to have escaped. Though the situation
is grave the Chinese have not occupied
Tien Tsin
The latest news from Pekin emanatng
from authentic sources is to the effect
that there is no change in the situation.
This is understood to mean that the le-
cations still hold out. The Chinese have
surrounded them, but do not dare to make
arpther attack. Apparently they hope
to a1arve out those who have taken
refuge there.
(Mdnight) -Foreigners and commercial
men at all of the treaty ports are of the
opinion that the Chinese Government has
been wrecked beyond repair, and that the
only solution for the existing anarchy
will be the establishment of a new gov
eminent controlled by the civilized ma
tions. Attempts 10 restore the Empress
on the basis of her promise of good be-
havior would make the position of the
foreigners worse than ever. A popular
plan is the restoration of the Emperor II
found alive. With liberal advisers he
could be held subject to strict supervi-
sion by some council representing the
foreign powers. The personal punishment
of the highest officials concerned in the
anti foreign movement is considered es-
sential Interest is focused on Russia
and America. 1t is the universal belief
that Russia instigated rioting, expecting
to march an army to Pekn and proclaim
herself protector of China under the
guise of restoring order. but achieved a
fiasco on account of prompt action of the
other powers. America. who is consider
cd to hold the key TO the solution OF be-
ing beyond suspicion OF land grabbing
motives is in the best position to take
Continued Oh Tenth Page)
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1T CONSISTED OF 40 MEN
Belonged to the Fortieth Regiment
and Was Gut Scouting.
THE BATTLE NEAR CAGAYAN, MINDANA0
Macarthur Puts The force al $50 and Gives The
Number Of Killed as 7 With | Missing
But Says Full Details Have Not
Been Received,
Been Received.
(By the Associated Prcss.)

Manila. June ga detachment Of
forty men of the Fortieth regiment,
Captain Thomas Miller commanding.
left Cagayan de Misamis, Island o.
Mindanao, June 18th scouting. Dur
inc the morning of June 14th thy
encountered a strongly ambushed and
entrenched force of the enemy. The
Americans attempt to barge were
frustrated by the Filipinos' pitfalls
and traps The advance line, consc-
quently was under a heavy fire in
front and on its tanks and fell back
on Cayagan The American loss was
nine killed and two officers and ten
men wounded
GENERAL MACARTHUR'S REPORT.
Washington, June 23.-The War De-
partment has received the following
from General Macarthur at Manila:
"Adiutant General:
"Detachment four officers, 100 men
Fortieth volunteer infantry, Captain
Miller commanding left Cagayan June
18th on reconnaissance up IagaNan
hlNef. UlOIulnSs oIiiDuSl1Cu ny llIHlii-
gents in strong position. Fifty men
sent to reinforce from Tagayan. Could
not take position and troops Withdrew
to coast post. Our Joss in killed:
Company II. Robert II. Coles, John II.
Haywood, Fred Holloway, John T. Pei
ham, Frank Salisbury. Company NJ
Corporal Jesse G.. Moody. Michael y.
McQuirk. Wounded: Company |,
Captain Walter Elliott. slight. Com
pany II. Captain Thomas Miller. in
thigh, slight; jeff Effg, moderate
James w. ,Jeifries, slight: RoXie
Wheaton moderate; George lIollariF,
slight; Marley Philips, severe; John
w Smith, severe. Company NJ, Ed
win T. Williams. severe. Company
X, George w. Wells, severe; Lex NJ
Kamters. moderate.
mis- ing: Company H, Setgeant
William Northcross.
Full detail report not received.
(Signed) MACARTHUR.
"REBELLION" IN SAMAR.
Manila, June 23.-Reports have reached
Manila Of troubles in the Island of Sa-
mar, whence reinforcements, a battalion
of the Twenty ninth regiment and a
battery of artillery, were dispatched 10
day.