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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-10
Gen. Darlington Goes to His Assist
ence, and Methuen Orders Both to
Return to Modder River.
PIUMMER SUFFERS DEFEAT
BOERs ALLEGE HE WAS REFUSED
AT RAMONsTA ON FEB. 2.
Strategists OF Opinion that the Butler
Movement In Intended to Divert At
tentfon from Cape Colony.

LONDON, Feb. 10, 4::30 p. m.-
Reports from Boer sources say
General Butler has recros> cd the
Tugela after vainly attempting to
force his way towards Ladysmith.
The report has not been confirmed
by the British War Office, which
refuses to disclose Buffers plan OF
operations.
A special dispatch from Spear
mans Camp, dated yesterday (Fri-
day. noon, says that owing to the
Boer cross fire and the impossible.
ity of .intrenching Vaal Kraatz.
General Buller's force withdrew.
The Financial News, which pub
fishes this dispatch, suggests that
General Butler has not actually re-
crossed the Tugela.
II is possible that Butler is
merely engaging the attention OF
the Beers while Lord Roberts is
preparing for his raid through the
Orange Free State.
In Cape Colony General Mac
Donald, after a fight with the
Beers near Koodoesberg, has been
ordered to retire to Mooder river.
Colonel Plummer is reported to
have been defeated by the Beers
at Ramousta.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-10
MACDONALD REFUSED.
Retiremen of Hfghlanders Ordered
by Methuen-BabingtOn Delayed.

KOoDOEsBERG DRIFT, Feb. s. The
Beers yesterday made determined at
tempt to drive the British from a hill COM
manding the drift Mounting two seven
Founders at the northern extremity, they
shelled the position internationally the
whole day. The Seaforth Highlanders
gained a position on the rocky summit and
kept UP a sustained rife fire, but suffered
somewhat from the Beers shelling. A bat
terry was sent and succeeded in silencing
the Boer fire. Meanwhile two companies
of the Argyll Highlan6ers, advancing along
the plain in westerly direction, found the
Beers intrenched at a small drift. A sharp
engagement followed, lasting the whole
day.
In order to completely surround the
Beers. General Darlington was dispatched
from the Modder river with a large force
of cavalry and two batteries Of horse ar
tillery, but failed to reach here, although
he started early enough in the day to en-
able him to get here early this afternoon.
This morning General Methuen ordered
that the combined force should retire upon
the Modder river, which movement is now
proceeding The British losses in the fight
ing on Wednesday were fifty men killed
or wounded.
LONDON, Feb. 9-The dispatch from
Koodoesberg drift does not say whether
General Babington finally joined General
Macdonald. but the word combined"
seems to indicate that he did so. The news
caused considerable excitement in the
House of Commons. where the government
leader. Balfour. announced that there was
no news from South Africa.
The War Office dispatch from Lord Rob-
erts. dated Feb. g. confirms the reports
that General Gatacre has repulsed the
Beers at Pen Hoeck and Byrd's river and
that the security of both outposts is es-
tablished.
In regard to General MacDonald's opera
tions, Lord Roberts does not mention the
formers retirement to the Modder river.
He says: Macdonald was dispatched to
prevent the Beers blocking the main drift
at Koodoesberg and successfully establish
ing himself at Koodoesberg. in spite of the
determined efforts of the Beers to dislodge
him. AT MacDonald's request Darlington
was sent with reinforcements on Wednes-
day. Darlington threatened the Beers north
OF Koodoesberg. while another force drove
on the Beers southwark The dispatch
concludes with the statement: 1.-The enemy
have now evacuated their positions and
none is In sight
A dispatch to the Morning Post from
Modder river. dated Thursday, says that
General MacDonald's and General Babing-
toms forces will return shortly. and adds
that the initiative to the reconnaissance
emanated from headquarters
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INFORMATION WITHHELD.
Buller's Plans Will Not he Made Pub
lie Until Completed.

LONDON, Feb. 9-Mr. Balfour, the gov
ernment leader. replying to a question in
the House Of Commons this evening as to
whether any information had been received
from the seat of war, said: "Our informa-
ton points to the fact that General Butler
Is not pressing an advance from the posi-.
ton he has occupied. We do not consider
It right to press him for details of the
operations which are in progress. nor If he
proper to make this public until such
operations are completed. The government
has no information as to whether General
Macdonald has retired"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-10

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-As no senator
was prepared to proceed with a discussion
OF the finance measure to-day, the Senate
transacted only routine business and ad-
jcurned early to enable members to attend
the obsequies of General Lawton.
Mr. Allison presented the credentials of
his colleague. John II. Gear. reelected sem
ator from Iowa for a term of six years,
from March 4. 1901. The credentials were
filed.
Mr.. Jones. of Arkansas. introduced q
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UNcoNFIRMED BoER REPORTS.



BoER HEAD LAAGER. Ladysmith. Feb.
IA British force yesterday made a sortie
from chievely towards Colenso and landed
2ooc troops on the right of the Boer posi-
tion- The Beers Immediately crossed the
river and made an attack with rifles and
artillery. forcing the withdrawal OF both
the train and the troops TO Chievely.
The fighting on the upper Tugela river
lasted until $50 o'clock Tuesday evening.
Particulars are lacking. Firing at Colenso
and along the upper Tugela has been pro-
ceeding since O'Clock this morning.
BOER HEAD LAAGER, Ladysmith. Feb.
a-The British who were In possession of
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-10
COMMENT OF LONDON TIMES.
II Butler Has Failed There May BE
No Further Attempt.

No Further Attempt.
LONDON. Feb. 10.-Tne Times, dealing
with the military situation. says: IF Gen.
Butler has failed IL seems unlikely that
another attempt will be made. The terri
tle initial strategic mistake of abandoning
the principal objective for a subsidiary
operation still overweights the campaign,
but the time approaches when its baneful
influence will cease to fetter our action.
The great issues of the war will rot be de-
csded I'm Natal"
General MacDonald's retirement the
Times considers ''inexplicabls."
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INDIANAPOLIS,


er position after bombardnrent by Eoer
cannon. desultory cannonade was heard
at the Tugela river this morning. but other
wise everything is quiet.
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PLUMMER ALSO REFUSED.


PRETORIA, Feb. 5.-Colonel Plummer's 8
force on Feb. attacked the Boer position
near Ramonsta, and after heavy fighting,
including an endeavor to take the place by
storm. the British were repulsed. Their
loss is unknown. No Beers were injured.
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MOVEMENT FOR A STATUE.
1t Was Inaugurated at n Meeting Held
at Peru Last Night.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal
PERU, Ind, Feb. 9.-The first meeting to
aid the project for a $4,000 equestrian
CONTINUED ON SECOND PAGE.)
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THROUGH GERMAN SOURCES.


LEIPSIG, Feb 9.-The Neueste Nachrichten
prints special dispatch from a correspond
cnt who claims that General Buffers third
attempt to relieve Ladysmith has COM
pletely failed.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-21
ROBINSON DEAN DEAD.

Buokfeid, November 20.--Robinse n
Dean, Buoktield's wealthiest citizen,
died at his home Sunday night. He had
been in falling health during the past
season and for the past few weeks con-
fined to his house.
Mr.. Dean was born in Paris. Me-, In
1881. being SO years of age at his death.
he married Laura j. Taylor OF Buckheid
in 1862, and most of his married life has
been passed in this town. He was one OF
our most active, energetic citizens and
became widely known as prominent
cattle broker and dealer In horses and
successful business man. he acquired a
large property, was heavy real estate
owner and his death removes an import
ant factor from the business interests OF
this community.
He has had three children, one SOD,
who died several years ago and two I'M
married daughters who survive him. his
wife died about two years ago.
The funeral will occur Wednesday.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-21
Important TO Mothers.
GORHAM.

The town librarian received fifty vol
umes of nine books on history ami biog-
raphy and novels from Prof. Lucian Hunt
of Gorham, few days ago as q gift to
the town. Il will be remembe cred that
Mr.. Hunt was In town last summer with
an artist taking landscape pictures of
Nicholas Ledge and surrounding coun-
try. Mr.. Hunt was borne in a log house
in the ledge pasture seventy hit years
ago, and moved from that place when
tlve years old. He was educa ted in the
best schools Of the country and afterwards
taught in various academies until about
fifteen years ago, when he retired from
active service. His labors have been
prominent and very successful In build
ing up institutions and infusing new life
and animation into them. Mr.. Hunt has
also been successful In business enter
prisss and Investments. He Is still hale,
hearty and vigorous, even at his adj
vanced age. The towns people would
gladly extend to him their very grateful
and heartfelt thanks for the gift and
wish him many years more of pleasant
life, believing his moral, upright and AK
emplary life deserving OF the best. VS.
hope we may ses him another summer =
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-21

one side, with the usual result Of TIA
sort OF union. The conclusion Of it al
Is misery and suicide, as might be ex
pcted The chief characters OF tbs story
come to erisf apparently because the man
Is too good and unsophistioated TO oops
with the practical side OF life, and the
girl too oolorless and weak in character
to be either very good or very bad. 0ns
ould perhaps forgive her II she were
wicked, but not for being 50 absolutely
inane; and DR.. Jim Tancreed was quite
too innocent and confidinR to be the nus.
band OF any SUCH person. So they al
come to q bad end and one closes the
book with sigh.
Lucid Intervals, by Edward Sanford
Martin (Harpsr a. Brothers; Portland
Loring. Short & HARMONY, Ia a collec-
tion Of deIicioIsly bright and humorously
philosophical essays, upon Children, Ed
uoation, Damsels, Some Human Cravings
and kindred topics. They are so wise
that one wonders how they can be 80
funny, and so funny that one wonders
how they can bs so Wise. Each page
has SO many quotable things, so much
that Is too good to keep to ones self, that
we are tempted TO put the book aside that
we may share IL with some kindred spirit.
1t Is book Of books to ''read out" Gas
our English friends say for the delecta-
tion Of the family circle.
or bachelors. Mr.. Martin wittiiy
writes: "They ought not to be very com
Portable, and they Certainly should not
be allowed to pay more than a limited
sum for rent. The sentiment OF all we'll
regulated persons about them is that it Is
their duty to save money scIupulously
until they get enough to marry on, and
then to marry at once. 1t is well enough
to let them belong to one or two clubs,
for, Of course, they must be kept of the
street; bus as for lodgings, the ideal
arrangement would be that they should
live in Mills hotels, be kept out of their
bedrooms daily from ten to nve, and
obliged to keep all their property in
trunks or locker"
In an essay on Husbands and Wives.
1.-THE Idler' OF the Evening Post Is scored
for his view of American husbands. AT
balls, ut dinners, at the opera, 'Idler'
finds the American husband bored and
weary, but submissive. He ikens him
to the patient donksys OF the Orient, or
the south of France, who do all the heavy
work that other bsasts refuse to do; who
are the first to begin the days work and
the last to leave of. 1t Ia impossible to
live long In the East, 'Idler' says, with
out becoming attached to thess gentle,
willing animals; and SO. he intimates.
one cannot contemplate the patient
American HUSBAND and his self-abnega-
ton, without growing fond OF him."
All this Is mere hint of the good
things to be found In Mr.. Martins at
tractive volume which is sure to find
hosts Of interested readers,
M. l.. b. w.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-21
THINKS THERE WILL BE FOUR

THINKS THERE WILL BE FOUR.
Rookland, November 20. -Congressman
Charles L. Littieteld says that in his
opinion, under the new apportionment
which is to be made, Maine will retain
its four congressman. He thinks that
the men and the newspapers In the state
who assume in advance that Maine is to
loss one representative In the House are
hasty and Ill advised. The opinion OF
Congressman Littelleld is sus tanned by
the judgment Of Senators Frye and Hale
and Congressman Burleigh.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-21

vermont Waterman and State Journal
Nov. i4th, 1909
Miss Donahue OF Portland, former
graduate Of Gorham Normal school Is
visiting friends here.
Mr.. Fred Sticxnsy has taken the Ed
ward Roberts farm on Portland road for
year.
A rally OF the memers OF the church
and congregation, School street NJ. Il.
church Ill be hsld In the church vestry
this evening II stormy first fair eve
ming following. Refreshments viii be
served.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-21

To remove a troublesome corn or bum
ion: First soak the corn or bunion in
warm water to softsn 1t, then pare ii
down as closely as possible without draw
ing blood and apply Chamberlain's Pain
Balm twice daily; rubbing vigorously fol-
five iainutes at each application, A corn
plaster should be worn for a few days, to
protect it from the shoe. As general
iiniment for sprains, bruises, lameness
and rheumatism, Pain Balm Ii un.
eQualed. For sale by Heseltine, Ss7 Con
gress St.; Stevens. IO7 Portland st.
Goold, Congress Square, ana Raymond.
Cumberland Mills.
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FOSTERS DEMOCRAT ON FIRE.

FOSTER'S DEMOCRAT ON FIRE.
.sDover, N. H., November 20 The plant
and buildings of Fosters Daily Demo.
crat, one of the Oldest newspapers in the
state ami the leading publication in
STAFFORD county, were badly damaged by
fire early this morning. The loss to
the owners is estimated at s., 600 and is
partially covered by insurance.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-21
WIT AND WISDOM.

Ponds Extract for all Pain, and imhamma-
tons is manufactured and bottled by the sole
proprletors. Ponds Extract Co, New York and
London. See our name on every wrapper and
label.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-21
CKEAMER-WILSON.
ESPECIAL TO THE rRrss.J

Damariscotta, November eo.-A very
pretty wedding occurred at st. Andrews
church, New Castle, at two oclock this
afternoon, the contracting parties being
Lillian Wilson the younger daughter OF
Gambler wilson of the place and Andrew
j. Dreamer of Intervale, N. ii. The csre-
mony was performed by Rev. Charles
Follen Lee, rector Of the church. The
bridge was given away by her father.
The ceremony was perfor med by the
ring service. The little church was pref
tily decorated. This couple entered the
church by a march by Miss Helen Weeks,
the organist of the church. After the
ceremony a reception was held. The hap
py couple left on the afternoon train for
an extended trip 20 Montreal, Canada.
They will bs at home after Wednesday,
December 10.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-21
WEDDINGS.
BRooKs-MoRRILL.

About fifty friends and relatives
z hered at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Morrill,, West Cumberland, on Saturday
evening, November IA, to witness the
marriage ceremony Of their daughter,
Evelyn Florence to Mr.. w. s. Brooks of
Otisfield. The bridal couple accompanied
by the best man, Mr.. Frank Genthner
and the bridesmaid Miss Ada Morrill, en-
tered the parlor TO the strains OF Men
delssohn's wedding march rendered by
Miss Evelyn Kahrs and took their places
beneath an arch Of evergreen and chrys-
anthemums. Rev. Mr. Pratt OF the M.
e. church performed the marriage cere.
mony in very simple but impressive
manner. The bride was becomingly at
tired In travelling dress of blue with
white trimmings while the groom wore
the conventional black.
After the ceremony collation. OF cake
and chocolate was served. The presen Is
were beautiful and numerous.
The bride and groom went directly TO
their home, 10s Newbury street, Port
land, where they will be at home to their
friends, after December ist.
CREAMER--WILSON
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-21

Messrs. Doubleday, Mcclure g. Co.
(portland: Loring, short s. Harmony
have recently published a new novel by
Una L. Silberrad, entitled 1he Lady of
Dreams. 1t Is too sad story OF weak
ness and woe; Of 9 marriage, loveless on
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-21
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vNE DO NOT WANT boys or ioafers TO
w write us, men OF ability only. 500 TO $500
per month. Statesmen and general agents,
salary or commission. special inducements.
RACINE FIRE ENGINE q MOTOR CO,
Racine Wis. III
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-21

: We have received from the author, DR..
Joseph W. McEwen. a volume containing
an essay on Creation. compromising the
beginning, course and end OF time. He
states that he is convinced that there is
no real conflict between religion and
scisnce, and that the true God is a power
holding every operation Of nature In the
hollow of his hand.
DIR. McEwen then proceeds to discuss
the origin of this planet, life develop
ment, natures defense against disease,
etc. He treats, as well, of the origin Of
minerals, formation OF gas and oil,
metallic mineral formations, the phil
osophy of matter, and the relationships
of mind and matter.
The mind of man is never weary of
speculating upon cause and effect and the
problems OF the present AMI the future.
Therefore, many readers will follow this
writer with interest In his wandering
through time and space, and will, posi-.
bly,, arrive at the game conclusions.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-21

Il OST-0n Sunday, on State, Pine or Bracket
II ST., a gold bracelet. The finder win be
literally rewarded on leaving the same at 1906
State ST 2I-l
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-21

VxYANTED-A Young man for bill clerk must
w write rapidly and legibly, and be quick
and accurate at figures. Apply MlLLIkEN.
COUSINS 81 SHORT. lei
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-21
Real Estate
FOR sale TODAY BY
Geo. w. Brown, So Exchange st.

ono new room house with all modern i'm
provements.
one new 10 room house in cOyis Park on
Clifton street.
Doe 2 tenement house years old splendid
investment.
one new room house wIthan modern i'm
provements.
seven nne house lots. Fessenden Park. VIII
be soId cheap b. close.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-21
LOST AND FOUND.

Forty words tnsez ted undsr this head
one week for 25 cents, cash in advance.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

MORTGAGES NEGoTIATED-we have
w funds TO invest in first mortgages en-
Portland property at and per cent. Owners
of real estate having mortgages maturing can
Office, First National Bank, FREDERICK 5.
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one repaired; we can give you a first class 1T
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Silver St. du
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-21

4 OST-A milk book. Return to GEO. C. ROB
n ERTS, 4l6 Stevens Ave, Morrills Cor. and
receive reward. 1871
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FEMALE HELP WANTED.

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ARG E-house wants capable men ana woman
~ to act as general agents. $500 yearly salary.
expenses. extra commissions, brilliant oppor-
tunity. STAFFORD PRESS CO., New Haven,
Conn. octli4
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-21

WANTED-Pos as book keeper and
w office assistant by young lady. Address
20 Prospect St., Woodfords. i5-l
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-21

L 0ST-On Wednesday afternoon between 8
~ and o'clock, on Spring or Congress st.
gold chatelain watch. with plnbud set with
diamonds. The finder win be rewarded on leav-
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The Portland daily press., 1900-11-21

r 0ST-Between Plum and Elm streets a half
~ inch gilt and steel fob chain with tiger eye
charm. Finder suitably rewarded by returning
to $50 Congress. 15-l
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-21

CITUATIoN wANTED-As nurse and attend
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good massage operator. general and local or
private massage treatments best of references
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The Portland daily press., 1900-11-21
WANTED SITUATIONS.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for 20 cents, cash in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1900-11-21

HlAILORESS WANTED, must be thoroughly
experienced and good needlewoman
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VVANTED-A competent cook, who is also q
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The Portland daily press., 1900-11-21

xNANTED-An experienced second girl at "a
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ply between and O'Clock evenings. l5l
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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-19
Sixteen to Ono Fiuarcier

Silas Simpkins was financicr, although
he wasn't rich
silas was n sorto silver!te an grecnbackel
an SIGH
An he never cut his whisicrs. an didn't
wear no socks.
An all day lonG he'd arGify upon DIR,
goods box.
An he'd white. an he'd white, an he'd
Shorcly demonstrate
How his plan 'ud save the country from q
mighty sorry fate.
why. We use ter gather round him. an
We didn't care n cuss
For IN plowin' an the haydn long cs 81
I'D talk TO us.
Nope. | can't quite recollcc' now Jest how
81 would fix 1t out.
But shore hev seen I'm cut 'cr. mn
know twas all about
a per capiter" an 'ratlo." an recollcc
that he
Use 10 crate most convlncin' on the
crime OF scmpty-thrcc."
An he lowed twas then our slav'ry &c
the ''plutycrat' begun,
An l think 81 said the chances was about
sixteen to one
In favor OF the putycrat--an' then he'd
fairly boil
When he'd tell how they'd Squeezed the
sweat from out the brow OF toll"
Well. guess 81 must a talked too much
II Sortcr wore i'm out
Fer at last he got right porcly an cud
scI'ccly get about.
But he'd still come down town daily when
tn weather 'ud permit.
An he'd sct out In TIE sunshine. an he'd
whlttlo an he'd spit.
An he'd keep right on a-tnlkin'. cs he set
there In the sun.
On the plutycrats an ratios an about
sixteen to one:
An he arsicd an commended an he flnan-
CicrcA until
lie died one day, an we buried him, an
tn county Duiu the U..s
Albert Bigclow Paine In Hnrpcr's Weekly.