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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-20
AGAINST COMMON LAW MARRIAGE.
Mr.. wEEKEss BILL. WITH AMENDMENTS.
COMES UP FOR HEARING TO-DAY

Mr.. WEEKEs's BILL. WITH AMENDMENTS.
CONES UP FOR A HEARING TO-DAY.
Albany Feb. IL (SpeciaD--The Bar Association ot
New-York City has taken acton support the
bill OF AssembIyunan Weekes. OF Eew-Tork- which
proposes to abolish the statute regarding the
mon law marriage This bill was referred 70 the
Assembly Committee on Judiciary. out because OF
certain provisions which II contained no action
has thus far been taken. There will be a hearing
on the bill, however tomorrow. at which time
Mr.. weekes will present the amendments which
have been recommended TO him By the associA-
ton.
These amendments provide that there shall not
only De a written contract signed by both parties.
the measure originally provided. but that the
contract shall stipulats the place OF residence OF
each Of the contracting parties and the date and
place OF marriage. Further provision made TO
the effect that the contract shall be filed
The association also suggests that no marriages
claimed 20 be contracted after January !.
1901. IN the State OF New-York otherwise than In
the article thus provided snail De valid for any
purpose whatever. provided. however. that no such
marriage shall be deemed or adjudged be Invalid
II the ceremony conducted under the existing
lar and contaminated with fun belief the
part OF the persons married either OF them
that they were lawfully joined in marriage Neither
shall a marriage be deemed Invalid on account OF
any mistake IN date or place OF marriage or in tia
residence OF either one OF the parties
that tendency OF modern times Is % abos
ism the common law marriage
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-20
No MEDIATION PROBABLE.

London, Feb. 19.-Inquries made in official
circles here fully confirm the dispatches 10 the
effect that there is no truth whatever in the
story contained in Paris dispatches that Presi-
dent Mckinley had sounded the British Ambas-
sador TO ascertain how an offer of mediation in
the South African war on the part Of the United
States would be received by Great Britain. The
impression prevails in the highest official circles
here that Secretary Hay understands that Great
Britain would for a moment consider any
such proposition, and he is not looked upon
Mkely 70 waste time IN futile efforts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-20
BULLER-s FLANKING MOVEMENT
Beers RETIRE ACROSS THE TUGELA
crr,N-pr o. Tie TROOPS


Beers RETIRE ACROSS THE TUGELA-
CALAMITY OF THE TROOPS.
London. Feb. 19.-The War Office has received
the following dispatch from General Butler:
Chieveley Camp Feb. I9,-I yesterday moved
around the eneuy's flank The Queens, who
had bivouacked on the northern slope Of Cingolo
crossed the Mex and supported by the rest Of
the Second Briga lie. under Hildyard. assaulted
and took the southern end Of Monte Cristo.
The Fourth Brigade. on the left, or western.
slope and the Welsh Fusiliers, supported by the
rest Of the Sixth Brigade assaulted the eastern
flank OF the eneny's position. while the Second
Brigade Cavalry on the extreme right, watched
The eastern slopes OF Monte Cristo and drove
back those of the enemy attempting TO escape
there from our artillery fire
Assaulted by heavy artillery fire on their front
and flank and attacked on their flank and rear.
the enemy made but slight resistance, and
abandoning their strong position were driven
across the Tugela. I have taken several camps,
wagon load OF ammunition, several wagons OF
stores and supplies and a few prisoners.
The weather has been intensely hot, and the
ground traversed was exceedingly difficult but
ne energy and dash Of the troops have been
very pleasant TO see. They have all done
splendidly The work Of the irregular cavalry,
The Queens. the Scots Fusiers and the Rife
Brigade was perhaps. most noticeable, while
he excellent practice OF the artillery and naval
guns and the sreadness Of the gunners, under.
a. times, very accurate fire, was remarkable.
The accurate fire Of the naval guns from
Ch3eveIey was Of great assistance
Our casualties are not. think. many.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-20
MINOR ALBANY TOPICS.

TO RESTRICT PRACTICE OF MIDWIFERY.
Albany. Feb 1s.-An act 70 restrain The practice
Of midwifery IN the city Of New-York by others
than legally authorized physicians tonight
introduced by Senator Plunkett II provides Jhas
before July the Board OF Health OF New-York
wifery- The Board is required 70 examine all
didates twenty-one years OF age and OF good moral
character who may apply for license 10 pracr1ss
midwifery. and upon the receipt Of $40 issue tn
certificate 70 those found qualified Moneys thus
collected to be paid the pension fund OF TIA
Department OF Health OF the city Any person AZ
tempting 10 practise midwifery without such Ger
tihcate shall be guilty OF a uisdemeauor. punlsna-
bic Oy fine OF not less than SZ50 more than S9A
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-20
EITRADIrI0S PAPERS REFUSED.

Albany, Feb. 1s-Ciovernor Roosevelt has refused
10 honor an application for the exrradiriOn or Her
Palmer. alias George Smith from the Csovsruas
Of Maryland Palmer is wanted in Baltimore for a
burglary alleged TO have been committed on Jauu-
airy q One witness. Herman Moore OF Baltimore
has testified that he saw Palmer in Baltimore ON
the day previous TO the commission OF the crirna
Five witnesses from Nev-YOrk were present u
testify that they saw the defendant in New-York
on the day OF the crime. Palmer was arrested In
New-York on February 3 He is a plumber thsra
and has served time Governor Roosevelt revoked
the warrant, and Palmer, who now here In ia
custody OF NeN-York officer. was released.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-20
HLANGWANE HILL TAKEN
Continued from first pare

force at Kofyfontein on the Riet River abo,-.
Deliel's Drift and II can readily be strengthened
from Colesberg by way OF Fauresmith This M
sition. which is reported 70 be strongly a.
trenched will be turned IL Lord Roberts.s az
visions go eastward from Kip Drift toward
Bloemtontein.
THE sToRMING OF MONTE CRIsro
The War Office has confirmed the nrAss ac-
counts q the storming Of Monte Cris-o and
the night attack near Dordrecht Sir Redvers
Butler describes Hildyard's brigade as attack
ing the enemys position from the south and
Harris brigade as storming il from the west.
while q heavy artillery fire was centred upon
the front The Beers did not offer much re-
sistance and were driven across the Tugela- sew
ersI laagers being captured. The motive OF this
attack was the possession OF the outworks from
which Hlangwane Hil could be commanded by
the naval guns and the Beers be driven from
all their positions The southern bank of the
7Ugela River could then be crossed below Co.
lenso. and a fresh attempt be made for the re-
lief Of Ladysmith. General Buffers two bri-
gades actetd with their usual gaHantry and dis
cpIine in these operations
No military writer has ever been able TO un-
derstand why the southern bank was not cleared
before General Butler ordered the disastrous
battle OF Colenso in the middle Of December.
An Official report from Lord Roberts at ia
cobsdaI, bears record TO the fine exploit Of the
colonial forces in storming the Dutch trenches
near Dordrecht
HORSE FLESH FOR CLUBMEN.
The Kimberley Club has suddenly shot UP into
history. II enjoyed an honorable name among
South Africans and their visitors before General
French and the officers Of three brigades were
entertained there On Thursday night In times
q peace this club has had a good cuisine. COM
r1odioUs building and a fine library. The leading
men q Kimberley were accustomed 10 take
their meals there and the talk was usually
occupied by Cecil Rhodes Or. Jameson. Sir
Charles Metcalfe and the directors Of the famous
u Beers Diamond Company. The late Barney
Barnato enjoyed the distinction Of being black
baled az this club. As General French drove
three thousand sheep with him into Kimberley.
Secretary Tyson. who was reduced TO feeding
The members OF the club on horse. probably was
able 20 furnish 70 the guests fair dinner
The Authors Club entertained last night the
American Ambassador. who initiated Rosebery :
discretion at the recent reception OF the Liberal
Cub and discoursed eloquently upon safe sub
'ects like free libraries Don Quixote Bunyan
and Izaak Walton. Gilbert Parker. the chair
ran. introduced him in a graceful hearty
speech and James Bryce made cordial
ackn 7wIedguent Of the kindness and good feel
=ng which ne had always received in America.
L y. F.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-20

me carnegie Lyceum- A fair sized audience, which
had come prepared to enjoy the student dramatic
talent proved apprecative and accorded the col
lege boys good reception.
As In previous years the affair Columbian
throughout All parts. male and female were
Played py the boys. In the Of the latter the
professional makeups wrought wonderful trans
formations and the chorus girls, arrayed in wig
ahd powder proved a source of constant amuse-
i ne ne orchestra furnished BY the Column
bia Philharmonic Society
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-20
RUSSIAN DESIGNS on ASIA.

London Feb. 2O.-"The Daily Chronicle" in a
rather alarming editorial to-day regarding Rus
sian designs on the Afghan frontier. after re-
citing what is known of affairs there, says:
Both parties IN Parliament have repeatedly
sEssvera1ed that the very next step-that 10
Ferat-rneans war There is no doubt that Rus
STA could take Herat tomorrow, II she liked
England would iced a month 10 reach the same
objective The only barrier between Russia and
her prey is z moral one.
The Chronicle" then pictures India $ means
of defence, concluding that Russia would prob
ably not attempt 10 seize India
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-20
30 ALLIANCE WITH ENGLAND.

London. Feb 19-It is officially and emphat-
tcsIly stated that Great Britain has never at
any tine made any diplomatic or other ad-
rsnces for ar alliance with the United States or
Germany. SO far this statement refers 10 the
United States IL Is fully confirmed at the United
States Embassy. and hopes are expressed that
tne false report will some day die a natural
death.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-20
CITY CLUB OPPOSES BRIDGES.

Albany FEB. ls (SpeciaD--James Y. Pryor. $50
rotary OF the City Club. submitted TO members OF
the CITY Club against Assemblyman Brennan's
bill providing for TWO bridges across the East
River. tunnel beneath the East River and one
tunnel from South Brooklyn Staten Island IN
the memorial the statement is made that the cost
the proposed bridges and one OF the tunnels
estimated by engineers for Controller Coler VIII
De follows;
Estimated bridge River be
Iyu STRUCTURE 80. - So 600
OF abu-usnts and approaches 62Sl-dso
s,-n@tY-a - 100000
Value OF land for abu1rnents and approaches
and .-- 100000
Available assumed u -. 100000
Total ......... ....-...... .ss1. 80 100
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-20
~ OFFER TO THE RESERVES.

London. Feb. 19-An army order issued TO-
night invites the Reserves to rejoin the coIors
for a year. for home defence, and offers f22
bounty 10 those who do So
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-20
M.RRTDE coNsIpERED A TRAIToR.

London, Feb 19.-John ODonnelI and Major
John Mcbride the latter commanding the Irish
Brigade in South Africa, to-day nominated
70 Ill the vacancy in the House Of Commons for
South MAYO caused by the resignation on Oc-
lober IS 1899. Of Michael Dayitt. Irish National
81 as protest against the Boer war The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-20
SCHOOL TEACHERS SALARIES.
Mr. FALLOWS'S BILL PROVIDING FOR An
INCREASE PASSED By THE ASSEMBLY,

Albany Feb 10 (SpeciaD.--The bill introduced BY
Assemblynan Fallows. which provides for scheS-
ule Of salaries FOR the public school teachers o.
New-YOrk City. was passed by the Assembly u
night The vote unanimous The Schedule
established by this measure raises the salaries OF
teachers IN almost ali the grades above what - now
fixed by the Ahearn law. The bill OF Mr. FaloEs
also provides that when a teacher. coming 70
New-Tork City. can prove that she or ne mas had
previous experience in the public schools or zo1ne
other city, such a teacher may De credited
Accordingly. the advancement in the salary OF
this teacher may be made Just in the ~
a teacher whose entire training has been n the
schools OF NeW-YOrk City II Is not expected that
the bin will with any serious objections in the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-20
BRABANT ENTERS DoRDRECHT.

sterkstroom Camp. Feb. 1s--The Beers are re-
firing and General Brabants forces are no"
entering DordreChI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-20
CITY COLLEGE TO CONDEMN LAND.
TRUSTEES DECIDE ON A COURSE TO SECURE
GROUND FOR NEW SITE

The annual reorganization meeting OF the Board
of Trustees Of the College OF the City OF New-Yorx
was held night in the hall Of the Board OF
Education. Joseph J. Little president the Board
OF Education. unanimously reelected chairman
elected secretary. Upon motion Of Vernon n
Davis it decided to instruct the Corporation
Counsel 70 institute condemnat ton proceedings
against the owners OF all remaining parcels OF
ground the plot selected for the site q the new
College OF the City OF New-York with whom the
Building Committee had been unable 10 agree as to
a satisfactory price for the land
The site for the new buildings is bounded by One
hundred a nd thrty-eighth-st Amsterdam-aye
One-hundred- and fortethst. and 81. Nicholas Ter
race
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-20
a sTATUE Isl MEMoRY Of SHERIDAN.

Albany Feb. lS-Assemblyman George T Kelly
OF Albany to-day introduced Dill approprtattng
IS go to be expended for the erection OF
equestrian statue the memory OF General Phil
Sheridan OF Civil War fame in Capitol Park The
Governor is authorized 20 appoint commission %
SN-A 10 Work
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-20

49, mis- afternoon declares that II Major
IN % iIe ls qualified for election 10 Parliament
- aa-. o Iaole TO be shot traitor soon
as captured, only British subjects are eligible
lol erection to the House of Commons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-20
BOER STORES CAPTURED.

London Feb. 19.-It is officially announced
that General Butler reports that he has captured
several camps, quantity Of ammunition and a
number of prisoners
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-20
~yBF G0rERyoRs TRoCW.

The first performance Of the Governor Vrouw,
~ ac, cnr,t. nrera was presented by the CO.
Turnia University Musical Society last evening at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-20
TIE PRICE OF GAS

Albany Feb ls-Assemblymsn Sanders Of New
York City tonight introduced in the Assembly a
bill providing for reduction OF the price OF Nlrrn-
mating gas in the boroughs OF Manhattan Tn,
Bronx and Brooklyn 3 a thousand feet
The bill does not affect the price IN the bOrou<hs
OF Queens and Richmond. The inspection OF Tia
quality OF the gas furnished IL placed under ths
supervision Of the Commissioner OF Public In
proYements OF Naw-YOrk City.
Assembiyrnan Juengst. OF Kings County has IN
troduced a otu watch provides that the prics
charged for gas thousand feet fraction thereof
in New-YOrk City shall be Uniform. A violation %
this II deemed a EniSdeneanOr. punishable BY a
nne of not less than Sla and not more thar SEQ
EOXUHEST TO PRISON SHIP M4RTTRS.
Washington. Feb - CSpeciaD-The House Library
COMMITTEES has favorabIy reported the bill appro-
priating 10000 for the erection OF monument 20
the martyrs Of the prison ships OF the WaIlahouf
whose bones have been gathered Fort Greene
Park. Brooklyn. The report says that propo-
sition under consideration in the NeW-YOrk Leg
isiaturs 70 add 900 70 the amount given by the
National Government. and that patriotic societies
have already subscribed more than $1,000 for the
same purpose the intention being 10 raise fitting
memorial 70 the heroes captured by the British
after the disastrous battle OF Long Island il Az
gust. II1a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-20

Another Possible Reform
That same company also rendering a tribute
10 the principle OF life insurance for the OF the
family rather than a scheme for the personal
profit or convenience Of the policy-holder. II mas
announced its recognition OF the fact that the
polcy-holder can't use up his policy without his
To the attraction Of a policy which lets the man
land Of others in his Iosses) the racers are add
ing the agreement 70 loan MIN all or even more
than me reserve on MS pollcyi feature when
consistently completes the purely personal and
interest rather than by leading them 70 plain but
unselfsh duty. No doubt II is agreeable 10 many
think they borrow will for their
convenience and put up their policy as collateral
II they could really in fore vision put themselves
in the place OF the widow coming with her de-
realize the promise in her policy and unexpectedly
when Win ciothe and feed and for the rest the
cancelled note which has served the personal CON
0oq saTtIsens sIcb Yail,,rss
poj gs5 az tb ssItsst rtsis oS strlsI
lives YET seT nesit2Ss 70 compete Tor business
ferred to has eTnphatcally declared that II may
be and is being carried too far.
The Exchanging Facts.
Time is slowly demonstrating 10 those who would
force the growth OF their companies by other
theories, that the only true OF life insurance
is the protection OF the family that any other
OF II be had only by the or less complete
destruction Il its protective value; that the work
ter terms By which safe and true men can be en-
ployed IN It's promotion. much greater than
those OF any other instrument aity for the invest
menJ and care OF other peoples money that no
legitimately afford II any OF the
schemes offered in its name for personal profit or
convenience There can be no profit In II 10
which does not come from the greater loss OF
other: there can be no personal convenience which
does cost Ear more than Il is worth or which
could not De had at less cost in another way
II slower building. i, is harder work. il is less
snowy the surface, 10 persuade men 20 take life
insurance at It's own value only. the only wholly
competent means OF doing their uaseIash but i'm
p@ra tive duty their dependent orss and WIKI a.
details adjusted most complete and
abiding protection, asking for ones self only that
me cost or this duty shall De made as small
possible oy prudence as careful and conscientious
the ddty Is sacred But the work done en-
dures. Il dlsappoints neither those who trust h
nor those Tho pay It's cost: The road 70 the
sstance; Is II much thronged with those who
applaud But the truth remains and returns
Evening star., 1900-11-26

Win f HooS Of ahs Miss M F. SAN " ns cart
wright: The Virginias,'' Mrs. Noel:
MeFedIh aa MTs oy A Sn M Baek aek?n Fami1ar
Miserables," Mrs. J. H Ralston and Mas
ter Ralston: Rose in Bloom, Mrs Chas.
The Ragged Lady" Miss Blanche Wilsie;
Convict go" Mr.. Jerome Whsle; THE
Wandering Jew Miss J. Cartwright; TN
der Two Flags Miss Jessie Davis; The
Half-hearted, Miss Marie Postlev; Check
ers' S. r. Miller; The Black Gown" Mrs.
S. Ward RICHTER; Fur andsFeathers,' Mrs.
w. Cooke About one hundred and fifty
books We're donated.
The Epworth League was Hospitality en-
tertained Friday evening at the residence Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Bowen on Maryland
avenue. Recitations and vocal and instru-
mental music contributed to the pleasure
of the evening.
The initial meeting of the Hyattsville Pro-
gressive Euchre Club was held at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Robinson several
Mrs. Theo. Van Doren and Mrs. R. G.
White and to Mr.. r. G. Whiting and Mr..
H. C.. Dobbs. After play collation. was
served The next meeting will be held at
the re jiderce of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas H.
Welsh.
Mr.. r. II. Vincent has been appointed
constable for Bladensburg district.
The local foot ball team is practicing for
II,
which will be played Thanksgiving day on
Ackers field at IL o'clock
Mr.. IL. X. King, member of the Massa-
chUsetts legislature. and Mrs. King of Wor-
cester have been visiting Dr. Mudd Of this
place.
j. H. X. Shannahan. contractor for bor-
ing the artesian wells from which the town
Will be supplied with water completed the
work Thursday last test was made Of the
three wells and a supply of 1890 to 16O,-
700 gallons in every twenty-four hours is
assured. The next step is the disposal of
the water bonds. Negotiations are in prog
ress with financial institutions in Washing
ton and Baltimore, and several offers have
been submitted to take the entire issue of
$50,
Mr.. Peregrine Warfield Browning, a we'll
known popular young man of Riverdale,
died recently at the old Browning home
stead aged twenty-nine years. The de-
ceased was associated with his brother, H.
Clay Browning. jr., In business in Washing
HIM
Evening star., 1900-11-26
LIEUT.. ARNOLD MISSING
N"Sai ohicer Disappears Mysteriously
at Seattle. Wash

A dispatch from Seattle. Wash, saws.
Lieut.. Scion Arnold. L. S. NJ who was an
pointed to the service from Maryland. has
disappeared in a most unaccountable man
ner
He left the naval station at Bremerton
on Thursday for Seattle to take the train
Tor Tacoma At o'clock that afternoon he
went to the railway station and gave a
Pullman porter his handbag and So to Sc
cure a berth.
Whlle the porter was securing the berth
Lieutenant Arnold disappeared and the DOR
ter left the valise at the station.
MRS Arnold arrived from Portland last
night and Is at less to account for her
husbands disappearance. Returning from
Japan during the summer, he remained at
Portland until about ten days ago, when he
went to the Puget sound station to inspect
the battleship Wisconsin,
He had expected to be permanentIv as
signed to duty at Bremerton
Lieut.. Solon Arnold entered the naval
service September II, 1876. He was born
IN Maryland and was appointed a cadet at
the Annapolis Academy from that state.
Evening star., 1900-11-26
LAYING OF CORNER STONE.
Services at Lutheran Church Site
Redland. Md,
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, November %. 1900.
A good-sized crowd assembled at Redland,
this county, today. to witness the laying of
the corner stone of the Lutheran Church to
be erected there. The ceremonies We're of
an interesting character and were conduct
ed by Rev. ]. A. f. Doermann, pastor of
Grace Lutheran Church, Washington, as
sisted by Rev. Albert c. Shift, pastor of
St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Washing
ton. A Bible, copy of the Lutheran Stand
ard. a hymn book and copy of the Mont
gomery Advocate were placed beneath the
stone. Immediately after the laying of the
corner stone Messrs. Doermann and Shift
delivered interesting addresses to an audi
ence in the public school house.
The new church is to be comfortable
frame building, of attractive design, and is
to cost about 1900 1t will be known as
St. Dukes Evangelical Lutheran Church.
and will start with a membership of forty
with Sunday school membership of nine
ty. 1t will be the first church erected in
Montgomery county by the Lutheran de-
nomination. Messrs. Philip Souders, Fran
els NJ. Fraley. William Brake, Charles Sou
ders and Alphonso Clagett are the most ac-
tive movers in the erection of the new
church.
Francis s. McCloud of Colesville, this
county. was yesterday afternoon granted
an absolute divorce from his wife, Anna
McClOud, in the circuit court at this place
The entire proceedings from the filing Of
the bill to the signing of the decree by
Judge Henderson consumed exactly forty
minutes.
The bill filed in the suit alleged that the
parties were married in Washington No
vember q. 1897, by Rev. Frederick Power
pastor of Vermont Avenue Christian
Church. and that two days later McCioud
was deserted by his wife.
Miss Norton Tayloe of Virginia Is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Phil Stansbury, near
this town.