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The Portland daily press., 1900-01-03
THE COLONIAL TROOPS.
Scored q Brilliant Success at First
Opportunity.

Scored . Brilliant Success at First
Opportunity.
Belmont, Caps Colony, January L.
Another despatch from Dover yarm, dat
sd January !. sayss
"Ths colonial troops, who have been
longing to BE- allowed 10 meet the Besrs.
have at last bssn given an opportunity
to do 20 and scored . brilliant success.
Ths raid oonduossd BY Col. Pitcher wss
very diniouit, owing 70 the fact that the
movements Of the trosps are usually oom-
municAtsd 10 the Beers BY natives In
orIer TO prevent this, Col. Pilchsf in
making his forced march from, Belmont.
left . Brisish trooper 1T every farm
houss. with instructions not 10 allow
the natives to leave their huts. the pa
trolls calling the names Of the natives
hourly In order 10 prevent thsir sipapa
In the msnseuvrss ~ Cooks Farm,
One Of shsss consisting Of four men.
commanded By Lisut Adie. suddenly sn-
countersd IL Bosrs, who opened IRE. The
lieutenant was severely wounded and
Private Butler gave up his horss in order
to carry tie lieutenant out OF range.
Another privsts, whose horse has boltsd,
pluskily returned TO render assistance.
lie was wounded In the leg and his horse
was killed. Meanwhile Lieut.. Ryan, who
had worked magnifioently, reported thst
the vslds on the right Of the enemy was
clear, whereupon Major De Rougsmont
ordered the guns to y trot. They arrived
within 1900 yards Of the lager, un-
limbered and planted Ave shells In ss
many minutes within the lasssr.
Imnediatsly the enemy could b ssen
streaming over ths kopjs. They wsre
completely SURPRISED but quickly opened
we'll directed fire. A rep sesentatfvs Of
the Associated Press had the privilege
Of carrying IN order to the Toronto com-
pany TO double quick into action. The or
der was eceive1 with arsat sAtisfaction.
The company rushed forward until with
In thousand yards Of the enemy's POSI-
tion when it opsnsd y het fire upon the
kopje and completely subdued the Boer
frs The British artillery shelled the
position with wonderful accuracy, while
Lieut.. Ryan, with mounted infantry.
worked round and completely uncovered
the fire OF the Bosia who had bsen en-
socnoe1 In tho bushes. NJ 'anwhile Col.
Pilchsr, with the Qusenslanders, taking
advantage Of every cover. made dirscs
attack. the Australians moving slowly
but surely and only shooting when they
nax thu aneps y retiring under their ssend5
1ra. The QueenslAndsrs behaved With
great cooinss ;, laughing and chsffing
even ut the moment OF greatest peril.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-03
SEC'Y HAYS VICTORY.
Official Announcement of Guarantee oi
Open Door in China.

Washington, January 2-Ths session
of the cabinet today was brief. but 1t was
the occasion of the important announce
ment by Secretary of State Hay that the
negotiations with the great powers of
Europe and Japan to secure common
understanding for continued "open
door" policy throughout China, had been
eminently successful and that favorabls
responses had been received from Great
Britain, Germany, France, Russia and
Japan.
The only country addressed which has
not responded is Italy and a favorable
answer is slso expected from her. The
announcement of the success Of the ne
gotiations were extremely gratifying to
the President and cabinet rs 1t insures
to the United states a full share in its
future development Of commerce with
the great empire Of China.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-03
WEATHER OBSERVATIONS.

The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday, Jan. 2, taken at
p. M. meridian time, the observation for
each section being given in this order;
Temperature, direction of wind, state OF
weather.
Boston. 90, SW. olsar; New York. ae.
W, oldy; Philadelphia. 22. w, clear
Washington. 20. W. clear; Albany. "a, SW.
clear; Buffalo. 60. NV, clsar; Detroit. "a.
Paul, 20. w, clsari Huron. Dak., ~, Sc.
olear; Bismarek, y. NE, olsari Jackson
vile, "a, NV. clear.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-03
RECEIVER FOR RAILROAD.

st. Louis, January 2.-H. Chappell OF
Chicago and James Hopkins Of st. Louis
were today appointed receiver OF the
Omaha and 81. Louis hailrosd company.
the Omaha, Kansas City and Eastern
railroad and the Kansas City and North
efn connecting company BY Z. 8. Judge
Thayer. Two bills Of complaint were
fled against ths defendant railroads. One
WAS brought By the receivers Of the Pitts
burg and dull yailroad. and the other, .
ero6s bill. was died By the Missouri Rail-
legged that the Defendants were indebted
to each colnplainAns In the amount OF
about $500. COO, that the companies were
insolvent and unsbls 70 meet thstr obit-
aationb Both bills were fer the appoint
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-03

srs The British casnalties were two
men killed, three wounded snd one miss
Ing. The whole force worked admirably.
The two men killsd bslonGso 70 the
Qussnslapd contingent.
During the advance. The Bcsr fire SUD
denly ceased. Tktrty 1--we Beers hoisted
whi6s Gag and surrsndsrsd. a portion
Of the Tcr,nsos moved scross the front Of
the guns ana entered the laager. The
BoeFs had ned. Bourteeu tents. three
wagons. . grsak store Of rifles, Ammuni-
tien, forage, saddles and camp equip
msnt, and numerous incriminating pa
pere wefe captured.
Ths Bosrs iost six killed and twelve
wouadsa,
The Tcrontos stood the calling hre
with admirable patience, never wasting
. shot.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-03
AFFECTIONS SET HIGH,

New York, January 2.-Ths trial of q
long dslayed action for $75. 0c0 was begun
before Judge Shipman in the oirouit
court today. Mrs. MAlvina Prunier OF
Burlington, VT, alleges that Lillian
Ash Of Fishkill Landing. n. Y. ,slienated
che affections Of her husband, Frederick
j. Prunier and she seeks damages.
The trial opened with the reading OF
dspositions Of witnesses residing In Yer
mont. and the examination In behalf OF
Mrs, Prunier Of her brothsr-in-law. An
tOi1s Prunier. The taiai will be eontin-
usd tomorrow.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-03
WAR NEWS.
BuIIer's Mems said To He Ready For
Work

Builer's Mems said To He Ready For
Work
London, January 3-The Queen has
accepted the services OF IL battalions OF
militia for foreign stations. Seven OF
these are assigned to South Africa.
The Earl Of Albsmarle will oomman
the City Of London infantry division.
instead Of Col. sir Charles Howard Vim
cent.
The Daily Telegraph has received the
following, dated January. 9 from Frsre
Camp
"The weather Is fine. The Tugsla river
10 now fordabie. Gen. Buffers army Is
In nne form. ready and oonHdsnt for the
work before it
The Berlin correspondent. Of the Stan
dard says:
"1hs British representative at Berne
has lodged Q protest with the Swiss gov
erpment calling attention 60 the fact that
recruiting for the Trsnsvaal IL in pro.
sress In Swiss territory. Many young
men who had engaged to 60 to England
for service wers told on riiving at Mar
seilles that England no lsngsr needed
them, but that they could 90 to the Trans.
this suggestion and one hundred are re-
ported to have sailed for Delagoa Bay
In aFrenoh vessel"
The Lisbon correspondents Of the Stan
dard says:
"It 10 reported here that Great Britain
of the attitude Of Portugal regarding
DelagoA Bay. II Is also asserted that In
quiries instituted BY the British consul
at Loursnzo Aarqusz show that since
hostilities began. nothing coqtraband has
been imported there except barped wire
and breNdstuRs.
APPEAL TO UNITED STATES.
Bru s.sis. January 2-Ssnator Lejeune.
former minister Of justice and now
mem ber Of the council Of state. former
Senator La Fontaipe and other leading
members OF the Universal League Of
Peace have oonvoked = meeting. TO be
Ing to the United STATES governmsnt to
offer TO mediate In the South African
war.
TnE SASSY" THINGS.
Frsre Camp, January 1.-The Bosrs in
qutred BY hsliograph today; "w by 1:
The British replied: show did you like
our lyddite In the late battle"
The Beers signallsd In response:
"Rats."
A BoER PLOT.
London, January R.-The Times pub
lishss the following. datsd January 2,
from Lourenzo Marquez'
"It IL asssrtad that Major Daily and II
men of the british medical corps, who
were left at Dundee when the town was
svacuated. are now on their way from
Pretoria to Delagoa Bay"
BABlN9TON'S EXPEDITION.
Mcddsr River, January q s-YestsrdAy q
ca yalry expedition under Gen. Darlington,
commanding the ninth and twelfth lane
ers. proves 70 have been In cooperation
with similar movement from Belmont.
This, directsd by Cen. Wood, consisted
Of q dying column and a forse undsr
Lieut.. Col. Pitcher from Belmont. This
force moved into the tarritory between
the OrAnga and Riet rivsrs. \ Sunny-
side, northwest Of Douglass, 10 sncouh-
psrsd Q considerable eoinmand0. believed
Fonfiumef nm Eecoud PaRo.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-03

tbs conditional donation frsm John ID.
Rockefeller that, within ths ninety day
extension allo we'd By Mr.. Rockefeller. the
balances undoubtedly would be rsised and
the entire q, ,o00. 900 ssouFsd 20 tbs col
less. He then read list Of the donations
made 10 the university. the last ysar.
Hitchcock Of this city who gave her In
terest In some down town property, her
share being valued at t2o0, 900. Mr.. Leon
Nandel Of Uhicage gave $50. 900 TO be used
for the erection OF an assembly hall.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-03
THE WEATHER.

Boston, January 2.-Local foreeast:-
Continued fair weather Wednesday and
Thursday; westerly winds.
Washington, January 2.-Forecast for
Wednesday and Thursday: For New
England and Eastern New York-Fair
Wednesday and Thursday; fresh
Westerly winds.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-03
MONEY FOR CHICAGO UNIVERSITY

Chicago. January 2.-The convooation
of the University Of Chicago Was held
here today, PresideEs Harper, OF this Mid
way Institution introduced President Had
ley OF Yale. who delivered the convoca-
tion address.
After the conclusion OF DIR. Hadley's .
address. President Harper read his report
for the year, In which he said. regarding
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-03
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.

Portland, Jan. IsU0-Ih5 ICcal
weather bureau records the following:
sa- m.-Barometer, 90 466; thermome-
ter, 10; dew point. 5; real humidity, 70;
direction of wind. SW; wind velocity, 8;
state of weather, clear.
sp. m.-Barometer, 20. SAG; thermome-
ter, 22: dew point, l3; real humidity, IS;
direction of wind, SW; wind velocity, IA;
state of weather, clear
Max temp, "a; min. temp, o; mean
temp, 16; max wind velocity, 20 SW
precipitation-24 hours, .0s.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-03
(TALK No. S0.)
sIz ES.

)IZES.
A great many people ask me wheth-
er large lenses or small are better for
the eyes. am in favor Of the larger
lenses although they should not hs
too large In proportion to the face.
Some faces look better In large lenses
while others would look better In
small. The only differences as far as
the eyes are concerned. is the fact
that the larger lenses give larger
range of vision. Is easier to turn the
eyes from side to side than TO turn
the whole head. From the stand
point af fashion the larger LENSES are
really becoming more and more popu-
lar. The standard OF today is three
sizes larger than the standard of
three years ago. always make the
size best suited to the faoe.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-03
The LADIES

in . street car last evening were pleased to
hear the conversation of some business men in
regard to how much comfort 1oc worth OF
BENsON's ALWAYS READY CHARCOAL
would give and how much better It was TO in-
vest the l0c In charcoal rather than invest it in
a "gsezer" or two beers.
BIG BAGS foc AT ALL GROCERS.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-03
BLACKBURN NOMINATED.
Kentucky Man: VIII Return t.
Senate.

Kentucky Man: VIII Return to
Frankfort. KY, January 2.-After four
years Of retirement. former Senator
Joseph Clay Styles Blackburn was chosen
tonight by the joint caucus of the Demo-
cratic members of the legislature as the
successor Of Senator William Lindsay, In
the United States Senate. Notwithstand-
ingy yRiack burns nomination was fore
gone conclusion and his election morally
certain. the proceedings of the caucus TO-
night were enacted In the presence of a
large throng Of people. The caucus was
oallsd to order BY Senator Goebel. chair
man Of the joint caucus. There was 4
wild demonstration In the galleries when
Goebel came into the hail before calling
the caucus to order. Senators Alexander
and Hayes, Democrats and MoConnsll
Popullst, stayed out of the caucus Black
burn was placed In nomination by Soma
tor Gosbel who said that the longest and
bttterest fight ever fought for Senator In
this etate which began four years ago
when DE Hoe defeated Biackburn) was
about to reach 10 just termination.
Ths capital rang with ohsers as he
placed BLACK burn In nomination. Sena-
tor Farris and others made seconding
speeches euloRizing Black burn.
Senator Thomas asked that the roll be
called so that every Democratic member
might have nm opportunity to 60 on re-
cord for Black burn. Senators Alexander
and Hayes failed to respond to their
names Otherwise the vote was unAni-
nous.
In a spesch of acceptance, Mr.. Black
burn said that the state election when
purgsd Of fraud would show that every
Democratic candidate for state ofiios had
been fairly and honestly elected. He be.
lisyed that Democratic 10 legislature
would not fail to carry ths contests to a
successful conclusion and give the state
offices to the Democratic contestants.
wHALLEN In FRANKFORT.
Frankfort. KY, January 2.-John II.
Whallen, who 10 accused by Senator ID.
Merrill OF having attempted to bribe hin,
by Offering him S4500 to vote against
Gosbel In the gubernatorial contest. ar
rived here this afternoon and gave bond
In go 000. He was accompanied to the
sheriff's oifice by Gen. r. Watt Hardin
and other anti-Gosbel leaders. His ex.
amining trial 10 set for two o'clock to-
morrow when his attorneys will enter q
rlea to the jurisdiction Of the local courts
claiming that the ofsnse, II there IL one,
was committed In Louisville. The Louis
willie Trust company officers refused 20
turn over to the authorities the safety
boz In which the money is said to be de-
posted and Judge Oantrili issued attach :
msnts for IL.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-03

CUTfcURA RESOLvENT Is so pure, sweet,
and wholesome that all ages may take 1t with
pleasure and benefit. Its mission Is to cool
and cleanse the blood in eczema and other
torturing, dishguring humors, rashes, and
irritations, while warm baths with CUTIcuRA
soar cleanse the surface of crusts and scales,
and gentle anointings with CuTIcrRA oint-
ment soothe and heal itching, burning skin.
Sold throughout the world. porrER Dnre AND CHxM
Cokr Sole Props. Boston All About Babys Skin. frse
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1900-12-05
THANKSGIVING BALL.

The annual Thanksgiving balls of
the Odd Fellows of Redwood Lodge
have always been popular with
people who appreciate a good social
tine. This year their lodge rooms
W IRE packed little closer than ever
before with that kind OF people. Be
ginning at an early. hour Wednes-
day evening, the fun was kept up
until still earlier hour the follow
ing morning, without an unpleasant
feature in the entire continuous
performance. The Cafarelli orches-
ira, assisted by Noble Coucheron,
as dutist. left little to be desired in
the way of music, while the ladies
of the Rebekah degree surpassed
themselves in the perfection of the
refreshments served. The first
tables were filled before IL o. clock,
to accommodate a considerable num-
Der in attendance who we're not
dancers but who came to enjoy the
music aud feasting and the social
opportunities of the evening. The
attendance approximated 200 people
of all ages and conditions.
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Order to Examine ACCOUNTS, Etc.

GTATE OF MINNESOTA. COUNTY OF
~ Redwood, IS. In Probate Court, Special
Term. NOvem Der 14th, 1900.
In the matter of the estate of Rosa Dietz-
mann. deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of John
q. Dietzmann, executor of the estate of Rosa
Deftzmann. deceased, representing among
other things. that he has fully administered
said estate, and has in good faith paid GER
tain debts and claims against said estate,
which have not been proved nor allowed,
and praying that time and place be fixed
for examining and allowing the account of
his administfati including said debts and
claims so paid by him and not proved or
allowed. and for the assignment OF the resi-
due of said estate to the parties entitled
It is ordered. that said account be
examined. and petition and application for
the allowance Of said claims and debts so
paid by him and not yet allowed according
to law. be heard by this court. on Monday.
the 18th day of December. A. d. 1900. at 2
p. M, at the Probate once in Redwood Falls
In sxfd county.
And Il. is further ordefed, that notice
thereof Be given to all persons interested.
by publishing this order once in each week
for NhFee successive weeks prior to said day
of hearing, Ia THE REDWOOD GAZETTE, 4
weekly newspaper, printed and pu blished at
Redwood Fails. in said county.
Dated at Redwood Falls, the 14th day of
November, A. d. 1900.
BY the Court,
[sKAL.l J. B. ROBINSON,
17-9t Judge OF Probate.
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Order to Examine Accounts.

GTATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
term, November oath, 1900.
In the matter of the estate of Catherine
Stewart, deceased.
On reading and fling the petition of An
drew d. Stewart, administra tor of the estate
of Catherine Stewart, deceased. represent
ing among other things that he has fully ad-
mfnfstered said estate. and has in good faith
paid certain debts and claims against said
estate, which have not been proved nor al
lowed, and PRAYING that time and place be
fixed for examining and allowing the ac-
count Of his administrator including said
debts and claims SO paid by him and not
proved or allowed, and for the assignee mt
of the residue of said estate to the parties
entitled thereto by law.
ined, and petition and application for the al
lowance Of said claims and debts SO paid by
him, and not yet allowed according to law,
be heard by this court, on Monday. the
Oath day of December, A. D. 1900. at 10
O'Clock a. M, at the probate once in Redwood
Falls, in said county.
And It il further ordered. that
notice thereof be given to all per-
order once IN each week for three successive
weeks prior to said day of hearing. in THH
REDWOOD GAZETTE, weekly newspaper
printed and published at Redwood Falls, In
said county.
Dated at redwood Falls, the oath day OF
November "A. D.. 1900.
BY the court.
(sEALI =. b ROBINSON,
16-3t Judge of Probate
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Order to Examine hesolinss, Ete.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY Or
Term, NOvmber 10th, 1900. ss IN
In the matter of the estate Of Henry
Junger. deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of John
Junger. administr atOr of the astate ut Henry
Junger, deceased. Representing among 0thGr
things, that he has fully administered sA1f
estate. and has In coed faith paid r9Etaf
debts and claims against said estate VEfy
have not been proved nor allowed So es
ing that time and place b. dHsH tor
examtDing and allowing the AccounSDE nis
administration, including said debts and
claims 70 paid wv him and not proved or
allowed, and FOR the assignment ct khSfesl1
due Of sad estate TO the parties entitled
M Is ordered. that said account he
SxAmi0ed. and pet ton and application for
the allowance of said claims and debts so
paid ~ him and not yet allowed according
to Law. be heard by this court, on Monday
the nth day of Decem Der. A. d. 1900 at 10
O'Clock a. M. at the probate office in Red
wood Falls in this county.
And it Is further ordered. that thereof be
given to all persons interested by publish
ing this order once in each week for three
successive weeks prior to said day of hear
ing, in THE REDWOOD GAZETTE, a weekly
newspaper, printed and published at Red
wood Falls in said county.
Dated at Redwood Falls. ting ct6th day of
November, A. D. 1900. 4I
BY the Court
[sEALl j. b. ROBINSON. g.
1873 Judge of Probate
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Order to Examine Accounts, Etc

sCTATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY Or
= Redwood. So. In Probate Cant /. General
Term. December Sd. 1900.
In the matter Of the estate of Lewis w.
Larson, deceased. Ut
On reading and fling the petition of JuEa
S. Larson. executrix of the estate of Lewis
w. Larson. deceased. representing, among
other things. that she has fully administered
said estate and has in good faith paid GER
tain debts and claims against said estate
which have not been proved nor allowed,
and praying that time and place be liked
for examining and allowing the account of
her administration, including said debts and
claims so paid by her and not proved or all
lowed. and for the assignment of the residue
of said estate to the parties entitled thereto
by law
It is ordered, that said account be exam
fned, and petition and application for the al
lowance OF said claims and debts so paid by
her and not vet allowed according to law. be
heard BY this court, on Thursday, the 9th
day OF December, A. D. 1900, at 10 q clock a.
m, at the probate ONCE In Redwood Falls, IN
And It is further ordered. that notice
thereof be givensto all persons interested.
BY Publishing this order once Ia each week
for three successive weeks prior 70 said day
OF hearing. In THE REDWOOD GAzEIrI,
weekly newspaper, printed and published AZ
Redwood Fails, In said county.
& Dated at Redwood Falls, the Sd dayof De-
Icember, A. D. 1900.
81 the Court,
13-0t Judge ct Probate.
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Order for Hearing on Claims.

GTATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
~ Redwood. IS. In Probate Court, Special
Term. November 18th. 1900.
In the matter of the estate of John B.
Braley. deceased.
Letters of administration on the estate of
said deceased being granted unto Charles
G. Braley Of Caledonia, Vermont.
It is ordered that all claims and demands
of all persons against said estate be present
ed to this court for examination and allow
ance at the probate office, in Redwood Falls,
Mimi, in said county. on Tuesday. the
10th day of February, ID. 1901, at 2 O'Clock
o. m.
It is further ordered that 8 months fl ON
the date hereof be allowed 20 creditors to
present their claims against said estate, at
the expiration of which time all claims not
presented to said court, or not proven to its
satisfaction, shall he forever barred, unless
for canse shown further time be allowed.
Ordered further that notice of the time
and place of the hearing and examination Of
said claims and demands shall be given By
publishing this order once in each week for
three successive weeks, prior to the day ~
pointed for such examination. in THE Red
WOOD GAZETTE, a weekly newspaper printed
and published at Redwood Falls. in said
county.
Dated at Redwood Falls. the 18th day OF
November, A. D. 1900.
BY the. Court,
IsEAI.1 j. B. ROBINSON.
15-3t Judge of Probate