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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-16

The Mothers Congress of this state
w!ll assemble on Friday May 18th. IN
the Assembly hall The general public
are invited 10 attend It opens at 10 a..
m The proceedings will be Of great
Interest.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-16

The report that Maieklng had fallen
into the hands Of the Beers IS not yet
confirmed, and does not seem TO be well
founded.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-16

Those panlc-strlcken Beers are SUI
lclently cool in their retreat from Ma
tai 10 carry OF all their big guns and
supplies
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-16
TREATMENT OF SMALLPOX,

The Medical World for May a prac-
deal medical monthly published at
Philadelphia Pa, contains two articles
ON the smallpox question written by
regular physicians Their communlca-
lions were prompted by some remarks
OF the editor Of that magazine in the
April number. Our reason for copying
one of them today. IS the revival Of the
staple argument OF the woud-be medi-
cal autocrats Of salt Lake; namely,
that persons who have the temerity to
dispute their authority 20 dominate.
and who dissent from their conclusions
which are IN direct opposition 10 the
premises. are Of necessity ignorant
and .bigoted." We win reserve the
other and shorter but quite as pertinent
article ln the World for another day.
one dose wul do az a time;
Editor Medical World.
I was surprised az the closing para
graph Of your editorial on smallpox IN
he April World You say There ~
nothing new IN treatment, except sug-
gestlons looking 20 the preventing OF
pittlng."
propose 20 give you something new.
az least % most medicos, smallpox has
been very prevalent IN southern Illinois.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-16

The weeks death ron among United
states soldiers In the Philippines fig
ures I'd a total OF thiriy-soven. There
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-16

are slxteen causes stated, and more
victims are claimed by smallpox than
from any other cause Nineteen per-
cent Of an the deaths is from this dis
ease, Ia the face OF which record "vac-
clnation as the only known preventive
Is demonstrated TO be O rank failure.
Chicago hs, had another hotel hor-
ror, costing q number ot human llve'.
After this. people who go to chicago
h0stelres should avoid large places or
see that there are more exits than
one besides windows More means or
getting out OF the building, either by
doors or fire escapes would have les-
sened the casualties. and Il It had
not been FOR prompt and heroic action
on the part Of the police, the list Of
dead and injured would have been ma
terially greater than &c Is.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-16

The High Council OF the Salt Lake
stake meets this evening az 1880.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-16

W. MITCHELL. NJ. D.
Harrisburg, Ills.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-11
Instructed for BRYAN.

Helena, Mont, April 1.-THE pop
ulist state convention selected ten del
egates to the Sioux City Falls con.
vention, instructed for Bryan.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-11
Surprise the English on Their
Parade Ground-Losses
Were Small.
GEN. GATACRE is RECALLED
Lord Roberts Didn't like the Way
He had Handled His
Command.
BRITISH LOSS AT wENEPER

Bulletin-Pretoria. April To- It is
rumored that Colonel Baden-Powell
is dead.
London, April 11-Lord Roberts
wires the war office, from Bloemfon-
tein, under date of April 10th. as fol-
lows: THE enemy has been very active
for the past few days. One commando
is now on the north bank of Orange
river, not far from Aliwal North. while
another is attacking Wepener. The
garrison there is holding out bravely
and has inflicted serious loss on the
Beers. Major Springs, of the Cape
mounted rifles, was killed. No other
casualties areeeported as yet. Troops
are being moved up rapidly. A pa
| troll of seven men Of the Seventh
dragons under Lieut.. Letherby, re-
ported missing since April 7th, have
returned safely"
AS the foregoing dispatch does not
mention the alleged British reverse
on Saturday at Meerkatsfontein, the
Boer kilograms are not credited at the
war Office and they are further discred-
tied on account of discrepancies, as
Meerkatsfontein in one message is To-
Gated near Brandfort, and in another,
southeast of Bloemfontein, the places
being 100 miles apart General Cat
acres return to England is accepted
as in the nature of recall Lord Rob
erts criticised his management of the
Stormberg attack and possibly Cat
acres having arrived an hour and a
half too late to rescue the Redders-
burg force, may have decided his re-
turn. General Rumble seemingly sue
ceeds Gatacre.
The Reuter- Telegram company's
correspondent at Aliwal North, wir'
ing this morning, says: "There is no
further news from Wepener. 1t is too
cloudy to heliograph. More British
troops are arriving"
Aliwal North, April 1.-THE Brit
ish loss In the fighting at Wepener
yesterday was eleven killed, forty-one
wounded. The fighting was resumed
today. The British are holding their
own we'll
Bloemfontein, April 1O-General Cat
acre commander of the Third divis-
ion) is about to return to England.
General Pole-Carew has been appoint
ed to command the Eleventh divis-
ion. Several changes are likely to be
made in, brigade commands.
Colesberg, Cape Colony. April IL
In view of the unrest across the bor-
der, Lord Roberts has proclaimed a
warning to Cape Colonists that fur
ther acts of hostility will be treated
with the utmost rigor of martial law,
Ladysmith, April 1.-THE Beers
opened fire this morning, sending
shells into the British camp at Eland-
slaagte from three positions widely
separated. The shells did no damage
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-11
5lq Building Burned.

Omaha, Neb., April 11-This morn
ing the transportation building of the
trans-Mississippi exposition grounds
burned.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-11
COLD SNAP WAS GENERAL.
Rain and Snow Storms Prevailed
Throughout the Entire West and
Southwest.

Chicago. April 1.-THE whole west
and southwest is experiencing SER
les of rain and snow storms, accom-
panied by temperatures ranging Is to
80 degrees below normal. with heavy
frosts over a large section OF the
wheat belt. According to the United
States weather bureau, the storms are
continuation of the recent cloud
bursts that caused the Austin, Texas,
disaster. Swollen country streams are
reported all over the west. The rail-
roads have not experienced any SER
ious trouble.
Denison, Texas, April 11-High wa
ter is reported all over the Red river
territory. Red river has risen ten
feet within twenty-four hours. The
Washita is on big boom, and an over
flow threatened. Advices from Tex
arkana say the Red river has risen
eight feet and is increasing eight inch
es an hour. The rise comes from the
upper tributaries, and will be aug
mented by heavy waterspouts in the
past twenty-four hours in this Sec
tion. The Sulphur river. and Little
river are also booming.
Dallas, Texas, April 11-Reports to-
day state that all rivers in the Texas
flood district are falling, but the Red
river is rising, and flood is feared in
the Indian Territory, and northern
Texas. Reports from railroad and
telegraph headquarters at Dallas
state that conditions in southern and
southwestern Texas are very bad. It
will require fifteen days and the ex-
penditure of large sums of money to
make permanent repairs.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-11
shat the majority bad abdlcatsd 70 he

that the majority had abdlcated to the
sugar trust H. c. Smith. Of Michi-
gan. and Warner. Of Illinois. opposed
the bin on the ground that 1t was a
breach OF good faith which the peo-
pie would not tolerate.
Washington. April 1.-The Puerto
Rican bill passed by q vote Of 1ss to
151.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-11

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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-11

The well-Known and thoroughly
reliable dining. parlors at the Plaza
hotel, continue to serve as good meals
as can be gotten anywhere. The
meals are wholesome and we'll cook
ed, and are prepared by Mr.. and Mrs
A. Duval. Crisp celery, grown at the
Duval garden, and pure ice cream
made from fresh, clean, rich milk
from the proprietor's private dairy
are regularly served. 110-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-11
Notice Of pissoIutIon.

Take notice that the firm Of Echert
& Heidel, heretofore doing business
under the name of the STANDARD
Cigar Store" in the City OF Las We
gas, New Mexico, is this day dissoiv-
ed by mutual consent. w. G. Heidel
will continue the business under the
name of the Standard Cigar Store,
and win collect all accounts and pay
all bills due against the above named
firm on account of the business OF the
Standard Cigar Factory.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-11

Several young vandals desecrated
the Masonic cemetery at Silver City
by overturning nearly all the monu-
ments and gravestones and tearing
away many of the fences around
graves. The guilty boys were ar
rested, and will be sufficiently punish
ed to teach them lesson.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-11

w. G. HEIDEL.
Dated this 7th day of April, 1900.
es! 1S0-5t )
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-11

Before ordering a spring suit drop
in and look over my large stock of
carefully selected patterns. None
better, none nicer. We can fit you.
We compete with eastern prices. Our
workmanship is guaranteed. Geo.
Rose, the Railroad avenue tailor. 31-6t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-11
SENATE

Washington. April la resolution
was adopted calling upon the presi-
dent to inform the senate whether any
persons had been executed by the
garrote in Puerto Rico since the Uni
ted States authorities had been in con-
troll. and IL so what system Of execu-
tion was employed.
A resolution relating to the Quay
case was laid before the senate. Bur
rows. of Michigan. to speak. Allison,
of Iowa, requested Burrows to yield
to him that he might have the senate
take up the District OF Columbia ap-
preparation bill. This request was
agreed to.
Washington, April 1.-THE senate
passed the Pacific cable bill introduced
by Hale. The cable is to be under the
control Of the navy department, and
100000 is appropriated to begin the
work
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-11
Aaed Lumberman Dead.

New York, April 11-Eliphanlet Wood
a trusted friend of Abraham Lincoln,
is dead, at his home in Irvington, N
Y, aged eighty-one. He gained a for
tune from the lumber mills of Michi-
gan.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-11

81 would rather have my
advertisement in one pa
per reaching the home
than in forty sold on the
street. Marshall Field.
HRq9eRGDnRRRHD2G GGHRazEG
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-30
WOODFORDS.

The residents of Prospect street ON the
Highlands are planning to hold neigh.
borhood party on the lawn Of one Of theil
number on July 4th. In the event ths
plans are consummated q dinner Is to be
served on the lawn, to be followed by a
social afternoon and evening. There ART
about fifty persons that will be interested
In this event, IL carried out.
The work OF fitting up the vacant
store in Odd Fellows block for posta
station is about completed and will be IN
readiness for occupan cy ON Monday wher
the free delivery Of mail is to commence
The quarterly reports and cash returns OF
the present post office will be made out
tonight at the close Of business hours, af.
ter which it is expected that the books,
etc., for use in connection with the SER
vice will be transferred to the new office.
The post office boxes now in use are TO be
transferred Saturday night to the new
postal station In readiness for use on
Monday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-30
DEERING HIGH SCHOOL GRADU-
ATES RECEPTION.


The Deering High School Alumni asso-
citation rendered the members OF the class
of 1900 a reception and dance last evening
in Crosby hall, High school building.
The hall had been prettily decorated for
the occasion under the direction of COM
mittee in charge of Mrs. Helen J. Davis,
former teacher in the school. The re-
ception, which was largely attended, was
held from eight until nine O'Clock. The
receiving party was composed of Presi-
dent II. l.. Cram, Vice President Fred IL.
Ripley, Secretary Miss Grace Read, Treas
urer Silas b. Adams representing the al
umni association; Principal W. M. Mar
win and First Assistant Lady Teacher
Miss Myrtice Cheney and President For
rest Z. Baker, Vice President Erwin II.
Body, Secretary Alice Elk, Treasurer
Lauren S. Willis representing the class OF
1900. The guests wers formally presented
to the receiving party, after which an
order of sixteen dances, music for the
same being furnished by the Deering or
chestra was enjoyed. During the evening
refreshments of fruit punch were served
under the direction of Mrs. ID. w. Hesel-
tine who was assisted in serving by the
Misses Louise knight and PEARL Marston.
The members of the school board of
Wards and added interest to the occa-
sion by their presence and an enjoyable
evening was spent by all.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-30
Star Of Liberty Council, D. Of L.,
Elect Officers.
American Mechanics
Choose Their Officers.
The Services at the Churches on
Sunday.

The members of theAmmoncongin clut
enjoy ed their annual field day, Thursday,
at the cottage of Judge and Mrs. j. II.
Tolman at Trefethen's landing, Peaks Is
land. Dinner was served at one O'Clock,
the prettily decorated tables being spread
in the grove and were well supplied with
good things. At six O'Clock a lunch was
enjoyed, after which the members Of the
club returned to Portland by boat at an
early hour.
Star of Liberty council, Daughters of
Liberty. have elected the following OIL
GERS: Commander. Mrs. Smith Hawkes.
assistant commander, l. A. Bailey; vice
commander, A. IL. Spear; assistant vice
commander, Harry L. Pride; recording
secretary, II, +. Hodkglns; assistant re-
cording secretary, Mrs. ii. 5. hudson
financial secretary, Jennie Black; treas
urer, 1. A. Bailey; guide, Mrs. Martha
Porter; inside guard, George Ingersoll /;
outside guard, W. n. Woodside; trustee
for eighteen months, Mrs. "A. ii. Spear.
S. ID. Warren council, American Me-
chanics, have elected the following Off
GERS for the ensuing term: Councillor,
Harry l.. Pride; vice councillor, Charles
W. Frank; Junior ex-councillor, Archa-
lans Bachelor; senior ex-councillor,
Cheston Davies; financial secretary, Hen
ry Hodgkins; recording secretary, A. ii.
Spear; assistant recording secretary,
George Watson; treasurer, W, N. Wood.
side; inductor, j. W. Nash; examiner,
Calvin Black; inside protector, Walter
Mafiitt; outside protector. Elliot Hatch |;
trustee, N. b. Lowell.
MIR. Everett Hatch of Haskell street Is
to play the second violin in Given's or
chestra at Old Orchard pier this summer.
The locomotive in use by the SD War
rem paper mills company has been sent to
Portland for repairs and an engine Of the
MaineCentral Railroad company is in use
during its absence in the city.
Mr.. Clifford Sawyer Bragdon Of this
city who graduated this week at Bowdoin
college, won the second prize for English
composition, also first Brown prize in
extemporaneous English composition.
Miss Mary Hodsdon attended the grad
uation exercises at Colby college Wednes-
day, where Mis& Mollie Small of this city
graduated with high honors, and as one
of the class speakers.
The steam road roller is at work on
Forest street at the present time, while
rock is being hauled and dumped on
Main street near the city lot preparatory
to being rolled down at a later date.
City Forester Charles Anderson is at
work on Main street engaged in removing
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-30
DOUBTERS
Can BE Changed by knowledge.

II there Is any doubt about making
brain power by the use of certain food,
the doubter should make the following
experiment.
Helen Frances Huntington Of Gaines
Vile, Ga, says: Just word Of COM
mendation concerning Grape-Nuts which
] have found to be the most wholesome,
nourishing .and appetizing food that has
ever come to my knowledge.
II am not a dyspeptic, but being con-
stantly engaged in severe brain work !
found that did not thrive on ordinary
diet; even a moderate dinner dulled my
brain SO as to be practically incapable of
critical work. 1 tried meat-juice, pepton
oids, the two meal system Of light break
fast and no supper, which brought on
nervous depletion and sleeplessness, so
resorted to one and another Of the vari-
Gus health foods which all seemed alike
tasteless and valueless as brain food,
until quite by chance, 1 had a dish OF
Grape-Nuts food served as dessert.
liked 1t so we'll that began to uss II
daily, for supper four teaspoonfuls in a
solves to mushiness
"This point should be remembered as,
after certain time, evaporation seems tc
affect the sweet nutty flavor OF the food
as in the case Of certain tine-navored
fruits.
The result in my case was simply as
tonishing. l had no desire whatever for
sweet pastries, meats or in fact anything
else; and my brain was as clear and &C.
tive at night as on waking from long
refreshing sleep.
The peculiar advantage about Grape
Nuts food is that it supplies the nutritiyt
qualities of a varied diet without the bad
results of heavy eating. cheerfully rec.
ommend its use to all brain workers, i
not as an exclusive diet, certainly for tbs
last meal of the day. ! always take il
with me when travelling, which saves |
deal OF annoyance and discomfort"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-30
POLICE CHANGES.
New Rules which Have Gone Into
Eject In Police Circles.

A new arrangement has gone into effect
in the police department. Under the old
plan the class of officers which went out
at o'clock remained on duty until about
100 O'Clock. The second class 60
ing on duty at eight o'clock came into
the station for lunch at twelve o'clock,
went on duty again at lis and relieved
the first class which reported at the sta
ton and then went home. Now the first
class comes into the station for lunch at
IL O'Clock and returns to duty at 11.45
O'Clock, relieving the second class which
comes in for lunch at IL o'clock. The Sec
ond class is off duty an hour when it re-
turns to the street again, relieving the
first class which reports to the station
and then goes home at two o'clock.
In order to give the police department
an available man for emergency calls
from six o'clock until / 80 In the morning
officer Henderson has been detailed for
Office duty. Night Signal Officer @. X.
Newcome and Night Turnkey Thompson
take turns in going off duty at 100,
clock and O'Clock in the morning.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-30
SUNDAY SAIL.

The city resident is ever looking for
some new place to go to for few hours
relaxation from the din and hustle of city
life. Next Sunday there is an opportu-
nifty offered by the Casco Bay Steamboat
company to take sail up Royal river to
the old ship bull ling village ofYarmouth.
1t will be delightful trip and one that
can only be taken once or twice a year.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-30
OBITUARY.
HENRY p. DEWEY.

Henry P.Dewey died Of paralysis at his
home, Eastern promenade, yesterday
forenoon, aged 20 years.
Mr.. Dewey was born in Lubec and came
to this city in 1854 to enter the ship brok'
erage business. He associated himself
with the Commercial street house OF Us.
Winslow & Co. and remained with them
until 1850, when on account of advancing
years he retired from the business.
He Is survived by wife and two
daughters, the youngest OF whom is now
q student in Smith college.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-30
JUNE DIVIDENDS.

On Saturday the Chapman National
bank win pay semi-annual dividend OF
three per cent, aggregating 5000.
The Cumberland National bank pays a
semi-annual three per cent dividend ag-
gregat ing 1850.
Today the First National bank paid a
three per cent semi-annual dividend OF
10000.
On Monday the Casoo National bank
will pay quarterly two per cent divi'
dend of 81, 900.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-30
RINES BROS. co.
A GENEROUS MAN.
Gives the Little children Chance For
An Outing.

At a meeting Of the Fresh Air society
which was held yesterday afternoon, ar
rangements were made to give $50 moth
ers and children an outing to Peaks ISL
and next Friday. A gentleman who does
not wish his name known in connection
with the matter has agreed to furnish
the collation. and the Casoo Bay Steam
boat company will furnish free transpor-
tation. The committee Of the society
will be in session at Room in City
building on Tuesdays to consider cases
Of children who need little fresh al r
and change OF scene during the hot
summer weather.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-30
THE COURTS.
U. S. DISTRICT COURT.

U. S. DISTRICT COURT.
Petitions in bankruptcy have been
filed by Charles B. Osburne, Newport;
Richard II. West, Oldtown; Frank p.
Peterson, Gardin err; Carlo Carcelli, Au.
gusta; Alphose W. Vacho, Lewiston; Cal
vim r. Emmons, Biddeford; Quincy G.
Smith, Hartland.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-30
ACTION POSTPONED.

The police committee met yesterday af
ternoon and took up the consideration of
the cases Of Officers Isaac Foss and Hans
Smith, who are under suspension for in
fringement of police rules. The commit
tee postponed definite action until today.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-30
Gospel MISSION PICNIC.

The Gospel Mission Sunday school and
friends will go on the annual picnic to
Long island Tuesday, July 3rd. Ainuse
ments Of different kinds and light re-
Treatments will be provided. Tickets can
be purchased at the Mission rooms.