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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28


CHICAGO. June 27.--A special to the
Tribune from Victoria, B. c.. says:
Advices received by the Empress Of
India give graphic details Of the escape
from Pekin and Tien Tsln of foreigners.
OF all the fugitives to reach the coast
none had harder fight for their lives
than the American. French and Bel
gian engineers. who were surrounded
by the Boxers at Peing ii. the terminus
Of the railway that was to run to Han
Kow.
When the Boxers attacked the sta
tion and the machine shops. the engin-
GERS barricadad themselves in the ma
chine shops and held the Chinese of
for some. time. They had several wo-
men with them, wives Of some Of them.
These women loaded the mems rifiebelts
and otherwise assisted to repel the Box
ers. Soon, though. the foreigners found
their position untenable, as some Of the
Chinese had rushed them and set fire
to a part of the building. Then they
ran for ii, fighting their way through
the Boxers. When they had got
through the Boxers lines the Chinese
gave no more attention to them, but
instead began TO pillage and destroy
the station and machine shops. Two
of the Belgians then hurried to Pekin,
where they reported the danger of the
party and called for volunteers to help
them.
A number Of Cossacks were dis
patched to the rescue. They set out
on June . and encountered a large
crowd of Boxers forty miles from Tlen
Tsin, and We're obliged to return. being
unable to fight their way through the
Boxers. The Cossacks. who numbered
80, had two officers wounded.
In the meantime the engineers were
between two forces of Boxers. They
had taken up position on small hill.
and there they made trenches, in which
they fought for an hour, holding off the
Boxers to their front. They were all
unconscious Of the party to their rear,
and after their hard lighting arranged
that eight should be left in the trenches
to hold back the Boxers while the
other %. including the women and chill
dren. went on towards Pekin.
They had no carts. and the men car
ried the weaker ones when they became
exhausted. The march Of the fugitives
to Pekln was an awful one. When
some miles from where they had been
intrenched. they found another party
Of Boxers. not so strong as the party
before encountered. however. to their
front, and the men formed a hollow
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28

SHANGHAI June IA German
paper has an uncredIted statement to
the effect that Admiral Seymour is
eight miles from TIen Tsin with 81
killed and 300 wounded.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28

PHILADELPHIA, June 27.-Mrs. Oil
yer Clifford. who with her husband is
connected with the Presbyterian mis-
sion at Tien Tsln. writes under date of
May 20 to her brother in this city as
follows:
1--WE sleep now with our firearms close
at hand. Oliver and l each have a
brace of pistols under our heads.
always have two valises packed. ready
to flee at any moment, and the entire
foreign population is anxiously watch
ing for the first sign of an uprising
Last Monday morning when the peo-
pie awoke in the city huge placards
We're found posted on the walls and
fences, reading as follows; The hea-
vens are displeased at the presence of
the foreign dogs in China. The gods
have decreed that there shall be no
more rain in the whole kingdom until
they are all expelled"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28

VICTORIA, B. c., June 27.-The
Shanghai Mercury says that a member
of the Boxers society. who saw the
murder of Rev. Mr.. Ellis, of the London
mission, and of a Chinese missionary
at Kung Tsun, gave the following ac-
count of the tragedy to a friend;
ION the 18th day Of the fourth moon
the Boxers, numbering 81. crossed the
river Tsz Tsun and met the two mis-
sionaries in a boat. They knew the
Chinese was a Christian, and at once
attacked him. woundlng him with their
swords. Then they dragged him out
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28

CHICAGO. June 27.-Through ca
blegram he received yesterday. James
w Porter learned Of the safe arrival
at Chi Nan Flu OF the Rev. Henry D.
Porter and Miss Mary H. Porter, for
mer residents Of this city. missionaries
Of the American board. who were sta
toned at Pang chuang. The two were
unable to reach Tien Tsin. 200 miles
north Of their post Of duty. and it had
been feared that harm would befalI
them. The cablegram states that they
were given military escort to Chi
Nan Flu.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28

LONDON. June 27.-A dispatch from
Tsin Tan. dated yesterday. says that
the Protestant mission at Wei Hslen
was burned down by rebels Monday
night last.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28

LONDON. June "a special from
Shanghai. dated last evening. says
that communication with Admiral sey-
mour was opened by the TIen Tsin re-
lief force Sunday. Admiral Seymour
was at that time said to be 10 miles
from Tien Tsin. Three hundred OF the
members Of his party are reported
sick and wounded; only few had been
killed. They were short Of provisions
and were returning without having
rescued the legations.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-28

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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-01-20
Platonian Literary Society

AT the meeting Of the high school lit
erary society, the committee submitted
two names, Periclesian and Patonian
The latter name was chosen by large
majority. The new officers entered up
on their duties, and the president Miss
Dixson upon taking the chair made a
most excellent inaugural address.
A constitution and bylaws were
adopted for the government of the So
ciety. Roberts Rules of Order" and
~Cushing's Manual" We're adopted as
standard references in parliamentary
law.
The question for debate on next Fri
day is: Resolved, That New Mexico
should be admitted as a state by the
present congress"
A lively time is expected by the two
ladies and the gentlemen who are to
discuss the merits Of the question In all
its present and future bearings on the
welfare of New Mexico.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-01-20
SOLDIERS AMBUSHED
First Untoward Happening in the
Highly Successful Campaign
Against Luzon Insurgents.
SEVERAL SOLDIERS KILLED
Fifth Infantry Defeated the Rebels in the
Bantangas Mountains, Killing, Wound
ing and Capturing Twenty-eight-
Two Federals Wounded.

Washington, January 20.-The first
untoward happening in the highly sue
cessful campaign now going on in Lu-
zon was announced in the following ca
blegram
Manila, January 20.-A pack train Of
twenty ponies, transporting rations be-
tween Santo Tomas and San Pablo. La
guna province, escorted by fifty men
under Lieutenant Ralston, of the 30th
infantry, was ambushed yesterday. Two
men We're killed, five wounded and nine
are missing. The pack train was lost.
The lieutenant and thirty -four men re-
turned to Santo Tomas with the killed
and wounded. The affair will be inves-
tigated. Doret, Of the 5th infantry,
found the insurgents in the Batangas
mountains prepared in ambush to meet
him. He killed eight, wounded three.
captured seventeen, one Spaniard, and
six rifles. His casualties are two men
slightly wounded"
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-01-20
CONGRESSIONAL.
THE HOUSE.

Washington, January 2O-Mr. Taylol
of Ohio, chairman of the special com
mittee to investigate the case of Repre-
sentative-elect B. H. Roberts, gave no.
tice that he will call the case up Tues.
day Five Thousand copies of both re.
ports We're ordered printed for genera
distribution
A bill was passed to grant the Rock
Island railway the right of way through
the Fort Silf and Fort Reno military
reservations. Oklahoma.
The senate bill to authorize the build
ing at Mare island and League island
docks of stone and concrete instead OF
timber passed without division.
A joint resolution for the appointment
of former Secretary of State Richard
Olney ITO vacancy on the board Of re-
gents of the Smithsonian institution,
caused by the death of William Preston
Johnston, of Louisiana, was adopted.
Mr.. White Of North Carolina, present
ed petition, signed by 2,413 persons. for
national legislation against lynchins
and mob violence, and asked that it be
read.
Mr. Richardson of Tennessee object
ed, saying there was no reason why this
petition should not take the usual
course. The house adjourned after hear
ing eulogies of the late Representative
Of Ohio.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-01-20
CLARK BRIBERY CASE.
Continued Damaging Disclosures Concern
ing Copper Kings Campaign Methods.


Washington, January 20.-The inves-
tigation into the alleged bribery charges
against Senator Clark was resumed to-
day. = F. Normoile, bookkeeper OF
Buttk, and member of the last legis-
lature, testified that within a week aft
er his election he was approached with
am indirect offer of a large sum for his
vote for Clark. 1t was said to him that
he could get from $4,000 to $4,000 for
his vote, and perhaps a snug fortune If
he would merely absent himself from
the legislature at the time of voting for
United States senator. Finally he said
that just before the election he was Of
fered $12,500 for his vote, the sum to be
placed in the hands of some disinterest-
ed person.
On cross-examirDation Nornoile said
that he was Democrat; was employed,
and had been since the legislature ad-
journed with the Anaconda company.
He had voted for Conrad for United
States senator from first to last.
Cason said that Clark authorized him
to pay $4,000 to Representative Marcye,
the authorization being given in whis-
per and by holding up his fingers and
the thumbs Of both hands. Subsequent
ly he learned that Marcye was favor
able to Clark, anyhow, and made no
offer OF money to him.
Cason admitted having written a let
ter declaring that Clark had said he
would hold his seat in the senate II it
cost him s, 900, 900.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-01-20
NEW WATERWAY TO GULF.
Prominent Men Make Trip Through New
Drainage Canal.

Summit, ILL.,, January 20.-To demon
strate the practicability of the drainage
canal as a link in the deep waterway
between the lakes and the gulf, the SAN
itary trustees to-day, aboard their pri-
vate yacht made the first trip between
Chicago and Lockport over the new wa
ter course. The 25 feet depth Of the
canal afforded ample room Tor the trim
yacht, and the voyage was made in
quick time. In addition to the drainage
trustees and other sanitary officials,
there were aboard Mayor Harrison,
Commissioner Of Public Works Nc
Gam and other prominent men in off,
cial and business life. The feasibility
Of changing the canal into a deep wa
terway course was demonstrated to the
satisfaction of the party aboard, and
the matter will be pushed.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-01-20
ACTIVITY In MINING.
Southern Santa Fe County Mining Interests
Are Roominr.

Gen. Charles F. Easley returned last
night from flying business trip to Ger
rillos, San Pedro and Golden. He re-
ports much encouraging activity among
the various mining companies operat-
ing in the southern part of the county
and a most hopeful feeling prevails
among the people of all classes. The
Industrial Placer Gold Mining Com
pany, under the vigorous personal man.
agement of Phillip A. Campbell, of New
York, operating in the new placer min
ing district, will soon have its pipe line
and reservoir completed on the Tuerto
for the purpose of thoroughly testing
the value of the immense gold-bearing
cement beds about three miles below
Golden. The necessary water will be
drawn from a flowing we'll and from
several living springs, and will be am
pie for the purposes of the company.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-01-20

Enoch Rogers, also Of Las Vegas, havt
recently located here and gone into
business. Good people these for any
community to claim as citizens.
The Cerrillos postoff1ce has Just beer
moved to more commodious quarters al
the corner of Main and Bridge streets
| the property of Essinger & Judell, OF
Las Vegas. A. L. Kendall Is Postmaster
F. H. MitchelPs right-hand bower In
the Office, while he also acts as chief
magistrate and runs Charlie Dudrow s
growing lumber business at the other
end of town. In the new postoffice room
also is the Postal Telegraph Company S
quarters, neatly fitted up, where Miss
L. S. Thompson, an up-to-date Chicago
girl, gracefully presides.
Emil Perron, a wel-known long time
resident of San Pedro, is now one of
w. H. Kennedy's main helpers at the
Cerrillos Supply Company's splendid
mercantile mart
Warren Graham and his brothers Ike
and Louis, always popular with the
miners, are now running saloons at Ger
rillos, Madrid and Bland. AS general
travelling manager, Warren Is kept pref
ty busy.
A non-partisan board of town trustees
looks after municipal affairs. 1t is COM
posed of Ross Griffith, heavily inter-
esteI in r>sl estate and mines; Isaac
Graham, Leon Darius, Camille Mares
and Joseph De Daedo. Mr.. Griffith acts
as mayor; Anton Mes is town clerk, and
good order prevails to such an extent
that it is unnecessary to employ a town
marshal or policeman.
William O'Gara, who five years ago
ran the O'Mara coal bank, now the
property of Maj. Fred Muller, passed
through from Mexico to Kansas City
few days ago. He took railroad con-
tracts down there under Col Joseph
Hampson, and cleaned up a cool $4,000.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-01-20
CHANGE IN INDIAN DAY SCHOOLS
ANOTHER FAKE NAILED.
The Fair Climate Of New Mexico Slandered
By Sensational News Fakirs,

R. M. Hardinge, director of the local
weather bureau, has investigated the
sensational accounts of the Ell Paso and
eastern papers of the alleged great
blizzard around White Oaks in which
according to press dispatches six men,
several thousand head of cattle, sheep
and goats had been killed. Mr.. Hard
inge today received letter from Urbain
Ozanne, the weather observer at White
Oaks, which stamps the press reports of
the blizzard rs sensational fakes. Not
more than eight inches of snow fell, the
thermometer did not drop below 20 de-
grees, not single head OF cattle is re-
ported lost and only two sheep were
overcome and died. 1t is true that out
of a herd of 1900 goats l,7oo were
killed, bnt tina, lis harause they were
drive into an arroyo filled With snow
and the remainder Of the herd walked
over their heads. Two men were found
dead In the snow, not from the cold but
from exhaustion, as they had attempted
to walk long distances through the wet
snow. The cattle are reported in splen-
did shape and the snowfall put the
ranges in fine condition.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-01-20
UNION NINE WORKERS.
They Voted Down Number Of Socialistic
Resolutions,

Indianapolis January 20.-The United
Mine Workers to-day voted down two
important resolutions. The first pro-
vided that hereafter all national con-
ventions should be held in mining
towns; the second was one sympathiz-
ing with the Beers of South Africa. A
free silver resolution was tabled. A res
olution offered by Indiana, favoring
weekly payment of wages was voted
down. The following We're tabled: Uni
form time contract resolution; to abol-
ish pluck me- stores; providing that
President Mitchell, March Is or October
Is each year. issue proclamation out
lining the policy of the national board; !;
providing for different colored transfer
cards for mine workers. The resolution
providing that all united mine workers
be compelled to buy only union made
goods, when obtainaIble, and providing
fine of 81 for the first violation, SIS for
the second, SO for the third, to be col
lected, caused a warm debate. The spir-
it of the resolution was accepted, but
the part relating to fines was tabled.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-01-20
NOHOpEPOR ROBERTS
The Majority Report Favors to Have
Him Excluded From the House
Of Representatives,
MINORITY FOR EXPULSION
Exclusion Is Entirely In Accord With All
Principle, Authority and Legislative
Precedent Committee Unanimous
Against Roberts.

Washington, January 2O.-The reports
Of the special committee Investigating
the case of Brigham H. Roberts of Utah
were presented to the house to-day. The
majority report was signed by Chair
| man Taylor and six Of his aaso- stes
and is a voluminc-, :. 1T, accom-
panied by a summary of law and facts
Tt sives in detail the hearings and the
,amp'e opportunities afforded to Roberts
to present his case, and his refusal to
testify, and unanimously finding the
facts as heretofore published. 1t pro-
ceeds: "Your committee desiresto assert
with the utmost postiveness at this
point that not only is the proposition of
expulsion as applied in this case against
precedent, but that exclusion Is entirely
in accord with principle, authority and
legislative precedent, and not antago-
nistic to any legislative action which
the house of Representatives has evel
taken. The committee is unanimous In
it's belief that Roberts ought not to re-
main a member of the house of repre-
sentatives. The majority are of the
opinion that he ought not to be permit
ted Ito become a member; that the house
has right to exclude him. The minor
ity are of the opinion that the proper
course Of procedure Is to permit him to
be sworn in, and then expell him by
two-thirds vote under the constitution
al provision providing for expulsion"
The minority offered the following
resolution Resolved, that Brigham
H. Roberts, having been duly elected
a representative of the fifty sixth con-
gress from the state of Utah, with the
qualifications requisite for admission to
the house as such, Is entitled by consti-
tutioral right to take the oath of office
prescribed for members elect, and that
his status as polygamist, unlawfully
cohabiting with plural wives, affords
constitutional grounds for expulsion,
but not for exclusion from the house.
"And If the house shall hold with US
and swear in Mr.. Roberts as a member
we shall, as soon as recognition can be
had, offer resolution to expel him as
a polygamist, unlawfully co-habitine
with plural wives
Resolved, That under the facts and
circumstances of this case, Brigham H.
Roberts, representative elect from the
state of Utah, ought not to have or hold
a seat In the house OF representatives
and that the seat to which he was elect
ed Is hereby declared vacant"
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-01-20
MARKET REPORT.

New York, Jan. sO.-Money on call
ncminally ~ q 81 per cent. Prime
mercantile paper, AZ a 5}s. Silver,
59%. Lead, $4.45.
Chicago.-Wheat, jan, 50; May,
66. Corn, JAN, 3Oss; May, 33s. Oats,
JAN, 22h; May, 23E q n.
Kansas City.-Cattls, receipts, 100
unchanged; native steers, $4.O0 q
$3.50; Texas steers, $a.s5 q IS. .05; Texas
cows, $3.50 @ $3.4O; native cows and
heifers, S2.25 q $3.50; stockers and feed
ers, $3.50 @ 1926; bulls, $2.75 q $4.75
Chicago.-Cattle, receipts, 200: gener
ally steady; beeves, $500 q SO. 80; cows
$500 q $4.25; heifers, 33.2O q "a. so; can
ners, 81. 30 @ $2. so; stockers and feeders
g. 90 q $4.75; Texas fed beeves, $4.00 a
IS. 90. Sheep, 1000; firm; native
wethers, $3.50 @ $500; western wethers
$40 a $3.50; lambs, natives, $4.85 a
$6. 40; westerns, $5.2 q 1925.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-01-20
A. fha Hotels

At the Claire: l.. F. Nohl and wife,
Espanola; Robert E. BREEDER, Kansas
City; l.. R. Jones' Trinidad; T. s. Bar
tholomew and wife, Newark, o.; John
Lewis, Denver; D. T. White, Las We
gas; V. D. Bristol, e. A. Sacket, Den
Yer; f. C. Carpenter and wife, Ander-
son. Ind.
AT the Exchange: Frank Plomteaux.
Lamy; w. L. Trimble, Bland; L. r.
Candle, Rapid City, S. D.
At the Palace: Sam Plummer, Taos;
S. Rosenheim, Chicago.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-01-20
Tired Of Life.

Christian T. Eggers, of Santa Fe, was
found dead at the depot hotel at Dem.
ing Thursday evening. On table be-
side his bed was % loaded 42-caliber bull
dog pistol, and an empty bottle labeled
sulphate morphine, which had caused
his death. An open letter to Mrs. There.
ga Eggers, Little Falls, Mass, stated
that his head was not right, and that HI
was tired Of life.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-01-20
ACQUITTED OF MURDER.
Utah Laws Justify Husband In Killing His
Wifa,s SAdncAr.


Salt Lake, Utah, January 20.-Capt
Frederick j. Mills, former lieutenant
governor of idaho, was to-day acquit-
ted of the charge of murder. Captain
Mills killed John c. O'Melveney, chief
engineer of the Oregon Short Line, in
this city on October last. The evidence
showed that while the defendant was
absent serving as officer in the volun-
teer army of the United States, his wife
and OMelveney became crin1inally inti-
mate. The captain learned the facts on
the day OF the tragedy, his wife making
full confession. The killing followed.
The defendant pleaded the Utah statute
which justifies the act of husband
who kills his wife's seducer. He also
set up the plea Of insanity.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-01-20
BOERS RETREAYING
General Butler Is Steadily Pushing
Northward for the Relief Of
Ladysmith.
HEAVY FIGHTING OCCURRED
A Special Dispatch From Cape Town
Brings More Cheerful News to
the British-Boer Losses
6,425 Men.

London, January 20.-A special fror
Cape Town, dated January 10, l p. m
says: '"rhe Ladysmith relief force i
steadily working northward. Heav,
fighting occurred yesterday. The Boer
are retreating."
London. January 20, 4:25 p. Nth
only war office dispatch made public vi
to this hour Is brief report from Fielt
Marshal Lord Roberts, under to-day
date, saying that General French hat
extended his line east, further threaten
ing the Boer lines Of communication
Otherwise, there Is no change in the sit
uation.
London, January 20.-Telegrams from
the front indicate that the northwar6
march of the relief column moving to.
ward Ladysmith is proceeding steadily
Authorities here seem satisfied now tina,
General Buffers forces are Within sight
of Ladysmith, and that the besieged
place Is safe at present from serious at
tack. No news Of real Importance was
made public up to 2:3O O'Clock this aft
ernoon, and there was nothing to show
that a general engagement so frequent
ly rumored had yet commenced, al
though obviously the news of such a
battle was momenltarily expected.
BOER LOSSES 6,425 MEN.
Rensberg, Cape Colony, January 90
A refugee from Colesberg reports that
the Dutch inhabitants who sympathize
with the Beers are proceeding Ito the
Orange Free Statein anticipation of the
evacuation of the town. Mr.. Van Der
walt a member of the Cape assembly,
has already gone The Boer force there
is estimated at from 5000 to 1000 men.
Besides to the strong force at Norvals-
pont, the British shells did much exc
cution to the eastward of the town. The
Boer loss to date is probably 200 men.
Carefully complied figures from repub-
lican sources, some of which have been
Investigated and found correct, show
the Boer loss to date Ito be approximate
ly 6,425 men, including 1000 casualties
during the Siege of I4adysmith.
BOMBARDMENT COMMENCED.
spearman's Camp, Natal, january 20.
The firing of field guns, was heard
early this morning from the left. Evil
IDENTIFY General Warren has commenced
the bombardment of the Boer trenches
at Tabanmyan'a mountain. There was
also a brief musketry fire. Among the
prisoners captured Thursday was the
grandson-in-law OF President Kruger.
TIIE DUKE GOES TO WAR,
London, january 20.-The Duke of
Marlborough, in his capacity of staff
officer, left for South Africa to-day.
The duchess and her mother, Mrs. Q. H.
P. Belmont, accompanied him to South
ampton. The duchess will not, however,
go with her husband to the cape