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Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-03
.BOERS DISPERSED!
Houtnek is Taken by
Gen. Hamilton.
Mafeking is Almost DeSti-
tute of Food.
British Make Slow Progress Against
the WarIike Beers,
IOWA DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

London. May 3.--The war office has
received the following report from
Lord Roberts under date of Bloemfon-
tein, May 2: General Hamilton met
with considerable success and drove
the enemy out OF the strong position
they had taken up at Houtnek. with
comparatively small loss to us. The
Beers were dispersed in several dlrec-
uions, mainly east and south. leaving
many prisoners in our hands, includ-
ing one cOmmandant and sixteen other
wounded men. General Hamilton IL
now in camp at Jacobs Rest. As the
men needed rest. after fighting seven
out of the last ten days. | ordered
them to halt for the day.
General Broadwood's brigade of cav
airy arrived upon the scene in time To
afford valuable assistance by threat
ening the nemy's rear. During che
afternoon General Ian Hamilton was
Joined by General Bruce Hamilton's
brigade OF infantry. The enemy had
twelve KILLED and forty wounded yes
terday. Among the former was Gen.
Gunther, a German officer belonging
to the Fifty-ffth regiment, and
amongst the latter was Maximoff. Rus
sian commander OF the foreign legion
rwenty-one out OF fifty-two OF the ene-
my's casualties occurred among the
members Of that legion. Two French
men were among the killed.
General Hamilton speaks In high
terms OF the good service performed by
the Eighth Hussars, under Col. CLOVIS
and OF a regiment OF lanciers which
came into Broadwood's brigade and as
| sisted In making the Boers vacate their
position. The final stroke to the ene-
my's route was given by the Gordons
and two companies Of Shropshire tight
infantry, who cheered loudly wher
they got within 200 yards OF the posi-.
ton. Kitchener's horse is also spoker
| OF I'm terms OF praise"
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-03
NINE HORROR!
Details of the Utah
Disaster.
Goebel Murder Case is on
Trial.
Railroad Strike at Buffalo, N. Y,
Practically Settled,
FREE HOMES BILL.

Salt Lake, May S.-There is very lit
tie to add this morning to what al
ready has been told Of the explosion in
the Scofeld mine. So far almost 200
bodies have been recovered. 1t is
thought that sufficient bodies yet re-
main in the mine to bring the hist to
nearly 300.
Nobody entertains the faintest hope
that there is a living man In the mine.
IL Is now only a question Of recovering
the bodies OF the victims and that
cannot be finished for several days.
The fact that the rush OF air from the
mouth OF the main entry OF the mine
was sufficient to blow man and team
across a ditch almost 200 yards. will
serve to Indicate what force was ex-
erted within the workings OF the mine
and immediate vicinity OF the explos-
ion.
The body Of Joseph Graves. Utah
batteryman. was among those taken
out. He was married about three
months ago, and his wife IL not yet
Is years OF age.
II any man is to blame for the acci-
dent, II Will never be known, for no
man VINO can tell lne story mas come
out of the mines alive. Many old coal
miners, familiar with these mines.
state they always have been regarded
as the safest mines in the state.
These men also say that the company's 3
policy has always been to spare no ex-
pense in order To keep the mines in a
thoroughly safe condition. At the
coal company's store everything is be-
ing given free of charge that families
of the dead are in immediate need OF.
the store being kept open day and
night.
Sav Lake May "A special to the
Deseret News from Scoheld at noon,
says: At this time 225 bodies have
been recovered from the mine. Nearly
all are in frightful condition.
State Coal Mine Inspector Thomas
who Is acquainted with all the work
ings of the mine. says to the best OF
his belief there are twelve more bodies
In the mine, buried under caves and
broken timbers. one hundred and ff-
~ bodies are now ready for collins
They will be buried in military fash
Ion, in two long trenches, being dug
In Cemetery Hin by railroad graders.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-03
Mrihndi.i Conference.

Chicago. May 3.-lnterest Of delegates
Of the Methodist conference to-day was
centered In the reading of the bishop 8
quadriennial address by Bishop l.. {.
Andrews. When the spectators gather
ed from the report that while the coun-
try had increased fourteen fold during
the past hundred years, the Methodist
Episcopal church had developed nine
ty-seven fold, they applauded enthu-
siastlcally. The bishops address stat
ed that the church will not abandon
It's position on the liquor question, in
view OF the inexcusable miscarriage OF
the anti-canteen law and at the perils
in which the nation is involved in Its
new possessions.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-03
Dam Broken.

Denver. May 3.-rhe water com
pany's new dam In Platt canon. fifty
miles from Denver, broke this morn
ing. releasing a million gallons Of wa
ter stored there. The Hood Is not likely
to cause damage here, but may do SO
further east. where the river is already
out OF its banks.
IN flood passed Denver this after
noon without causing any damage. In
Platte canyon the river rose Ave feet
The loss to the water company Is slight
as the masonry Of the dam on Goose
creek which Is unfinished, remains
intact and only temporary rock pile
was washed away.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-03
DESPERATE FIGHT!
Americans Attacked by
Natives of Panay.
Platte Canyon Dam Broken
Near Denver.
Prosperous Condition Of Methodist
Church in United States.
ADMIRAL DEWEY At ST. LOUIS.

Manila, May IA dispatch received
to-day from Iloilo reports that des-
perate fight took place at Leambanao
the center of the island Of Panay. IL
appears that a reconnoitering party Of
the Twenty sixth infantry was sur
rounded and four Americans killed and
sixteen severely wounded and left on
the field. The remainder had a narrow
escape. The dispatch adds that rein
forcements were sent from 1loilo as
soon as the news was received, where
upon the Filiplnos retreated to a
mountain stronghold.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-03

that applications for tracts Of lands in
the above named townships will now
be accepted at the general land office.
and settlers will be allowed to perfect
thear claims.
The lands referred to in the above are
located in the valley about eight miles
south Of Albuquerque and are COM
monty known as the TaJo settlement.
The tracts were formerly claimed by
certain people for land grants and have
caused a great amount of trouble ever
since 1856
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-03
MURDER TRIAL.
Testimony In the Investigation of the Goe-
bel Assassination,

Testimony In the Investigation of the Goe-
bel Assassination,
Frankfort, Ky, May 3.-W. II. Cul-
ton gave testimony in the Goebel muir
der investigation to-day. He stated
that Governor Taylor authorized the
witness to give Youtsey any amount OF
money desired il he would leave Ken
lucky At a conference at Lexington.
the Sunday before Goebel was shot. II
was decided that Representative Hen
ry Berry, who had been unseated a
few days before, should go to the
house of representatives the next
morning, take his seat and refuse to
give 1t up. Van Meter. his opponent.
was TO be in some way prevented from
going 20 the hall that morning. Caleb
Powers. who was at the conference,
telephoned Governor Taylor at Frank
fort two or three times in regard to
the conference. on crOss-eXaminatiOn
Culton said he did not know any list
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-03

Of state senators or representatives
who were to be put out Of the way.
Culton said he did not know where
Powers or Youtsey were when the shot
was fired. The last talk he had with
Youtsey the latter said the plan to kill
Goebel had been abandoned. Culton
had been asked by Taylor to ascertain
what witnesses in the contest knew
because he was a lawyer. To the pros
ecution he had told more now on the
stand than to any person except his
father. Here his testimony ended.
Clcmt Clerk Moore. Of Jackson
county. denied that Culton had told
him anything about plan to bring on
a riot and Kill Goebel and other mem-
bers Of the legislature.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-03
I,err War Threatened.

Albuquerque Is threatened with a
lively beer war. Recently W. j. Lemp' .
Brewing company. Of st. Louis, secured
an agency here for the sale of keg beer.
and quite number Of saloons are now
patronizing the new agency. Hereto
fore, the Anheuser-Busch Brewing
company Of st. Louis, and the local
Southwestern company. have been sup
plying the trade with the foaming
beverage, but now that third party
is In the field. IL is stated as an abso-
lutte fact that the price will be con-
siderably reduced, whether by the
glass, or rather two glasses for
cents TO the consumers, or by the keg
to the trade, our informant failed to
state
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-03
FREE HOMES BILL.
Passed.

It IL Discussed In the House and is
Passed.
Washington, May 3.-The house went
into committee Of the whole to consi-
der the free homes bill. The bill pro-
vides that the government shall re-
for actual bona fide settlers and pro-
vide sthat the government shall re-
munerate Indian tribes OF rmoney due
them on lands patented to settlers and
to pay any deficiency to agricultural
colleges IL the annual sales of public
lands shall prove insufficient to meet
payments. Eddy CMinn) in charge of
the bill, made the opening argument
In favor of the bill. Eddy said that
all the party platforms had declared in
favor Of the bin. Flynn (Okla.) in ad-
vocating the bill said " was a mistake
to suppose that " gave settlers homes
free. They would have to reside upon
their lands and cultivate them Ave
years before securing title. Maddox,
(Ga) opposed the bill. He said it would
cost the government s35, ,s59. 1854. The
bin was passed, without division.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-03

Des Mones. Iowa, May 3.--When The
democratic state convention met to-day
a fight seemed impending over the mon.
ey plank Of the platform. one factor
wanted a mild re-afiimation OF N,
Chicago platform only. while another
led by John s. Murphy insisted on
distinct pronouncement for l6 to l. j
B. sullivan, temporary chairman, diC
not mention l6 to l in terms, but sRok,
In favor OF bi-metallism and agains
any restriction Of the circulating med
ium.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-03

Buffalo, n. Y. May 3.-The railroad
strike is considered practically settled
II is understood that the Nickel Plate
has agreed to abide by.the action OF
the New York Central and the Erie
Lackawanna, Lehgh and Western
and the New York and Pennsylvania
will acquiesce in the agreement. The
concessions made by the New York
Central, will, il is said, mean 800, ,OOC
a year added to the expenses OF the
road at this end OF the state. as com
pared with what they were prior tc
March l6
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-03
Open for settlement.

To-day City Engineer Pitt Ross re-
ceived by mail a communication from
Hon Manuel II. Otero, register Of the
land office, stating that the honorable
commissioner revoked the suspension
and restores to entry townships s and
o. north, ranges 2, 3, and New Mex
leo meridian. The letter further states
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-03
suIcide al MIlIInms.

A passenger from the west, who ar
rived last night. informs The citizen
that on last Monday Angus Grant,
about so years old, committed suicide
by shooting himself with a shot gun
in the heart. lie had been cook for the
railroad contractor, r. Il. Coleman, but
was discharged a few days ago. He
grew despondent over the loss OF his
situation, and committed the deed
while temporarily insane.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-03
ALnERs, nAIRY ICE CREAM.

We are on hand again with our pure
Ice Cream, made OF Cream only. nc
adulteratlon. Sold at Ruppe's foun-
tain and our Ice Cream Parlor at dairy
in Old Town, end OF street car line
Special prices made for societies or en-
tertainments. Automatic telephone
No. 1877. Colorado telephone No. 1912.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-03
several Runors.

London, May 3.-several rumors are
in circulation. all, however lacking
confirmation, including an important
British victory In South Africa, the
death Of President Kruger and the re-
lief OF Mafeking.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-03
Chapter Meeting.

There will be a special convocation
of Rio Grande Chapter, No, 4. II. A,
NJ, at Masonic hall, Friday evening,
May 4. Work. All companions take
notice. L. H. Chamberlin, secretary.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-03
Dam Leaking.

Denver. May 9,-specials 3, to the Times
say that the Castlewood dam is leak
ing badly and Is not likely to stand
much longer.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-03
MONEY TO LOAN.

On diamonds. watches. etc. or any
good security; also on household goods
stored with me; strictly confidential
Highest cash prices paid for househod
goods, II. A. WRITTEN,
ia Gold avenue.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-03

II you have wants" In the line Of
good eatables, remember you can al
ways find everything fresh and nice
al The jana Grocery CO.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-03

Chicago, May 3.-wheat-May. 65%c:
July 67hc. Corn-May. 99hQSshc;
July, 40 C. Oats-May 227sc; July 23Ac,
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-03
Wool Market.

st. Louis, May 3.--wool unsettled.
Territory and western medium, l7Q2O
cents; fine, 1917 cents; coarse, iiQ
IL cents.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-03
.IEMEZ HOT SPRINGS.

Stage leaves Sturges' European hotel
and Hotel Highland every Monday
morning at O'Clock for the springs.
J. B, BLOCK, Proprietor.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-03

Simpson for loans on all kinds OF
collateral security. Also for great bar
gains In unredeemed watches. 2o9
south Second street. near the postofiice.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-05-03
ADMIRAL DE wey

Chicago. May 3.-Admiral Dewey and
parry left Chicago this morning for st.
Louis
The sun., 1900-11-08
WARRINGTON GOVERNOR ~ DOUBT.
Everything Else Republican-MCKinleys Plu-
rsiity From 5000 to 5000.

SEATTLE. Wash. Nov. Washington has
given her electoral vote to Mckinley by ma
jority variously estimated at from 5000 to
5000. The Republicans have also reelected
+. W. Cushman and ". l.. Jones 10 Congress
and have a ajor!ty In the Legislature.
The vote on Governor Is so close that 1t Is
yet difficult to say whether Frank. Republican.
or Rogers. Democrat. Is elected. both parties
claiming victory. Rogers is the present in
cumbent and quite popular
TACOMA, Wash. Nov. 7.-Washington will
gyo Mckinley a plurality OF from 5000 to
iOOOO This II the test Judgment OF coilserva-
tive men here, based on the returns from about
half Of the preclncts in the state.
". l.. Jones and Francis ". tushman. Re-
pubicans. are reelected Z Congress by plu-
ralties nearly as large. The entire Republi:
can state ticket, except Governor. Is elected
by 6.Ooo to 5000. The, official vote may be
required 10 determine who Ia elected Governor.
Returns received up to y. NJ. indicate that
Gov. Rogers uDem.) will be elected by less
than 1000 The Republicans are hopeful that
later returns will show sufficient gains for
Frank T. elect him Governor. The l.egisla-
ture will be strongly Republican. No Senator
is to be elected. The feature OF the election
Ia the landslide for Mckinley, the tremendous
cutting OF Frank by the Republicans and the
slowness OF the count.
The sun., 1900-11-08
SMALL FIGURES IN MISSOURI.
Bryan by 28. 900. Dockery Perhaps BY
10000 Though This Is Not Sure.

ST LOUIS. Nov. Returns received at State
Republican headquarters up to midnight indi-
cate that Bryan has carried Missouri by a plural
ity not exceeding 5000. that Dockerv's vote
will fall below this figure and will probably not
exceed 10000. -Four years ago Bryan carried
the State by plurality Of 5s.7i2,
The loss of Missouri 70 the Republicans Is
due TO the big slump in this city. normal ma
jority Of 1900 being wiped out and the Demo-
cratic ticket elected by majorities ranging
from SOD 70 1000 The reason for this was
dissatisfaction with the Republican municipal
Cover lmslt, the Infamous Sesoitt law. which
placed all the machinery OF the elections In
the hlads OF the Democracy. and the police
law under which many voters were tntimi-
dated and kept away from the polls.
Chairman Siebert Of the Democratic State
Committee claims the election OF Dockery
BY from rs. 600 20 5000. This claim IL absurd
on it, face for nearly every county thus far
received shows decided Republican gains.
So great are these. that many Of the party
leaders assert that Flory has been elected
Governor, even without the vote Of st, Louis.
Returns from the back counties will not be
received before the end OF the week, for In
many cases II means courier service across
mountains and through the wilderness What
ever the Anal result may be. one thing Ia GER
tain Missouri will hereafter be classified with
the doubtful States and be the battle-ground
OF both the parties.
The sun., 1900-11-08
TAKE A RECORD.
See How Many Friends Are Hurt BY
C'ncr.

II would he Just as reasonable for a temper
ance advocate 10 drink a Little diluted " isaey
as TO drna coffee. for one is "a truly an iuto1l-
clnl as the OF er aGd pers - nee n TIC US OF
coffee brings on a variety of c rouic q sea e.
notorious among which ar dyspepsia, heart
palp tation laud ultimately heart fai urc). ire
Quently constipation. kidn disea,c., many
ases oi weak eyes and trembling condition Of
the nerves.
This is only small ercnntagc OF the great
variety OF diseases which cone rom an un-
balanced nervous system, eau ed bv the per
tent daily use of tie dr. cafe re. VII.
Is the nc iv" principle ~ cuN -. moth" bit
OF Iriua ace "N.d he. about coffee l. at
tn victims OF the habit ind gr,ut Difficulty
In giving u W.
They will soismnlv pledge TO them ri rs dnv
alter d that they " III aba don tie U.s.. 4
" when they know hiatt l. shorten ~ ..r
DAYS, but orning aft'r morning they fRL
un thy grow To despise themselves FOR t'e.f
lack OF cont ol.
Any one Interested In q Is suhieC, would 10
greatly SUR ri-ed to n AXE svs cnUlc .rgU ry
among rrominert bran vorkers ~ : r'.,t
lhere are hundreds Of thousands u our urt
riomlnent people tHnt have a an. o. "a G. .'.''
hlioHetner and are Lsi' 4 Pos una Fool Co. "'
IN It's place. ana for tho M - cN'e ion re-
sons IN the world Many Of ihom - s. t'.I'
!habllty 20 work, hHs in fIfu's pa l-A ID
them u OK a out Of I eir pro'e s''u' rS
W NE. which hey hav been atls 70 regin :,
the use OF good health. strong nerves, AID
ereat vitality. since coffee has been tlroWn out
sno ue postum put In Its plaoo.-A~
The sun., 1900-11-08
0UAYS VICTORY ~ PENNSYLVANIA.
More Than Enough Republicans Elected -
Secure Tii- Return to he senate.

W'sHiNG-oN. Nov Former Senator Quay
to night said the returns from Penns, lvania
show ed that the reg ular Republicans had elected
$50 members of the Le.i-!atUre. which WAS
more than ma ority. and he was confident
he would be elected when that body convened
The following statement by Attorney t General
Elkin Of Penn~y lvania was given out with
MIR. Quays sanction.
The election returns from all the districts
in the state have been uHunlCially rec, ived.
They show that the regular Republicans have
swept the decks clear ~ both OrauohC- ul the
Legislature. Tie stAlwart Republicans have a
working majority In both the Souat" and the
House, There is no longer any duuh of the
result Tie kepuhlca - oi PENNSYLVANIA hnve
given vote Of CouliOcrC" to senator Quay.
They have r"Iudtt,d fusion and fu>0n,tS
They have declared in favor If majority rule
and party regularity. Senator QUAY will he
elected when the ncNt Dgi~l1turc meets by a
substantial ma jOritY without the ni1 Of a single
insursent vote. He will have al lea-' $50 votes
on Joint ballot. Taking all IN all this is the
greatest victory ever won By the stIlWarts uf
Pennsyly Anil
The sun., 1900-11-08
OHTO'S PLURALITY IS 1900.
It Is the Larseu Ever Given to Any Presideu-
tIal Candidate.

CoLrMBrs. Ohio. Nov, 7.-Unoffcial re-
turns from thirty-fve Of the eighty eight coun-
ties OF the State indicate a Republican plu-
rality OF Ills. thus sustaining the ante ell &C.
ton prediction made by State Chairman Dick
that Mex inley's plurality In the state would
be considerably In excess of that OF 1880 an d
greater than that ever given a Pre- 'ldentia
candidate in this state. The largest plurality
given a Presidential candidate in this State
was in 1894. when Lincoln received eO.005. and
heneXt largest was that of5i 100. given MoKin-
ley In 1896.
publiCans would gain two members of Congress
and the results in the close districts appear TO
bear him out, as the unofficial returns indi-
Tompkins by 10 In the Twelfth and Biedlcr In
the Twentieth district BY something like 500.
The sun., 1900-11-08
CLARK WINS IN MONTANA.
Controls the Legislature snd VIII Probably
Go Back to the Senate

HELENA. Mont. Nov. while the returns
on the Legislative ticket throughout the state
are incomplete. and may not be known with
denniteness before tomorrow noon. there 10
| no doubt that ". A. Clark. the multi-millionaire
copper king and banker OF New York and
Butte, will again present his credentials to the
UPPER house of Congress on March 4 next
AZ United States Senator from Montana. Re-
/, turns have been received from twenty OF the
twenty -four counties In the State which show
Republicans 80. Clark Democrats IS. with Silver
Bow county ,Buuel still to hear from. The
holdover Senators who voted for Senator
Clark two years ago will probably bring Senator
Clark's strength IN the legislature TO t5 or
seven more than IL required To elect.
Ine Clark forces won In nearly every county
Of the State and the Democratic candidate for
Associate Judge was elected. giving the Demo
Crat- two OF the three Judges Of the Supreme
Court. The Clark faction control the Judiciary
o' Former 2Tee '9" Gov Jk k Toole the Democratic
candidate, is elected Governor by 10000 plurality
and Bryan carried the state by 1900. The
result Of Tuesday, baoting gives the Clark
faction Of the Democratic party complete con-
troll of the legislature and Judiciary
There IL scarcely contingency under which
Thomas u. Carter can hope for reelection. ana
unless all signs fall W, A; Clark will be ono
OF the two senators TO be elected by the Leg1s-
latnre. and Gov. J. X. Toole will be the other.
The independent Democracy. organized by
the Marcus Dalv faction of the Democratic
party exhibited less strength than was exnccted
and will have fewer than ten votes In the Legis-
laturS
SENIOR Clark has now complete control or
the party organization. and the defeat OF the
DAILY Democrats leaves him alone in the field
II Is estimated that a million dollars was SPENT
IN what has been the hardest fought political
battle that has occurred in the history Of the
State
Caldwell Edwards. Democratic nominee for
Congress is elected hr n large vote.
Considerable criticism ha. been level ed at
Thomas II Carter for the complete victor.
the chief reason for the Democratic landslide
Is found in the failure of Marcus Dalv 10 con-
troll the vote ot Butte as he has done since II
became the all-important power IN Montana
politics