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The Portland daily press., 1900-02-10
INDIAN MAGIC.
Wonderful Feat Performed Before
the Late Lord Lytton.

The following story of Indian magic
was told me by the person to whom
il was told by the late Lord Lytton.
When in India. Lord Lytton often sought
out conjurers. but never saw any but
the usual feats, such as the mango tree
trick and the basket trick. The method
In ench case is known, or, at all eyeats,
plausible explanations have been given
by Mr. Maskelyna aud other experts.
On one occasion Lord Lytton liked
something in the looks of the conjurer
who was performing in the open space
before his house After the ordinary ex-
hibition his lordship asked the magician
il he could not do something more out Of
the common way. The man said he would
try and asked for a ring, which Lord Lyt-
ton gave him. He then requested an Of
ficer to take in either hand handful Of
seeds. One sort was sesame. The name
of the other sort my informant did not
know. Holding these seeds and having
the ring between his fingers and thumb,
the officer was to go to a well in the
corner of the compound. He was to dis
pose OF the seeds in a certain way-I
think on the low wall around the well.
into the depths OF which he was to throw
the ring. All this was done. and then
the ma sician asked Lord Lytton where
he would like the ring to reappear. He
answered "in his dispatch box" Of
which the key was attached to his watch
chain, or, at all events, he had it with
him on the spot. The dispatch box was
brought out. Lord Lytton opened it. and
there was the ring.
This trick would be easy IL the British
officer was a confederate of the juggler
and if he possessed a duplicate key to the
dispatch box. In that case he would not
throw the ring into the well, but would
take it into the house. open the box and
insert the ring. But this explanation in
wolves enormous improbabilities, while it
Is unlikely, ngain, that the conjurer man
aged to insert a duplicate ring into the
dispatch box beforehand.
Lord Lytton then asked the juggler II
he could repeat the trick. He answered
In ;t@ affirmative, and lady lent another
ring. Another officer took it. with the
seeds. as before, and dropped the ring in
TO the well The countenance of the Jug
gler altered in the pause which followed.
Something, he said, had gone wrong, and
he seemed agitated. Turning 10 the sec
ond officer, he asked. Did you arrange
the seeds as l babe you" NO" said
the officer; II thought that was all nom
sense, and | threw them away" The Jug
gler seemed Mortified. 'Do you think |
| do this By ing lfso9ths SINH suds packing
up, he departed.
The well was carefully dragged, and at
last the lady's ring was brought to the
surface. That ring, at least, had certain
ly been in the water. But had the first
ring been as faithfully consigned to the
depths? Experts will be of various opin-
ions as to that. yet the hypothesis of con.
federacy and of a duplicate key to the
dispatch box is difficult. - Longman's
Magazine
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-10
DUMBFOUNDED.
Buffers Last Retreat Hard Blow For
England.

Buffers Last Retreat Hard Blow For
England.
London, February o, 6 40 p. m.-Up to
the present the war office hns evidently
heard nothing OF General Buffers retreat,
as described in the despatch from the
Boer Head Lager. Ladysmith, February
8. When shown the Boer despatch the
officials appeared ut serly dumb-founded.
Apparently they had not the least sus-
pioion OF the possibility Of such an out
come OF the oper ations. 1t Is said on re-
liable authority that General Buffers de-
spatch announcing Mondays and Tues
days movements was particularly hope
full. He described the position gained as
effective so shs news OF another retire.
ment IL exceedingly bitter to the British
and though 1t comes from Boer sources,
there is little disposition to discredit 1t.
The news spread rar idly and natural
disappointment was visible on all sides,
although the long silence from the upper
Tugela had already aroused apprehension
that General Butler might have found
1t impossible to go for vsrj in which case
be would have no option but to retross
the river. The news caused considerable
excitement In the House OF Commons
where the government leader, Mr.. A. J.
Balfour had just previously announced
that there was no news from South
Africa.
A war Office despatch from Lord
Robarts dated Thurdsy. Felrusry s, CON-
firms the reports that General Gatacrs
has r pulsed the Bora at Pen Hook and
III. is River, and that the security OF both
outposts Ia established.
POOR STRATEGY.
Berlin, February 9.-The Mil'tsr.
Wocheb latt, reviewing the fighting on
the Tugela river. characterize the British
strategy there as me st unfavorable.
Two German officers on the active HIST.
Won Khwskl and Fretzdorff. have just
published an able book on the South
African war.
MUTINY OF SOUDANESE.
London. February "a special from
Cairo says the mutiny of Soudanese
troops Mt khartonm has assumed serious
propoi lions and is causing great anxiety.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-10
IRISH AMENDMENT LOST.

London, Febr uary 9-During the de-
bate In the House OF Commons today on
the amendment to the address in reply to
the speech from thu throne. introduced
ty Mr.. John Joseph Clancy, Irish
Nationalist, calling attention to the
over taxation of Ireland. Mi. Timothy
H,ahy, Irish Nationalist. protested
against the Interpretation OF the act of
union being decided ex parte. He con-
tra1tsd the English attitude therein to
the Venezuela CASE when the United
States forced arbitration and In which,
MIR. Hesley asserted. England was
wor sted. The amendment was lost by a
vots of ECO to az.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-10
JEFFERSON MANAGEMENT.
Ward and vokes VIII Probably he
Opening Attraction.

Mr.. Julius Calm announces In his
publication, "Julius Cahn's Official
Theatrical Guide that he has become
lessee ard manager Of the Jefferson
theatre in Portland and that all book
ines BY the previous management were
cancelled. 10 was stated yesterday that
the contract had actually been signed by
ths new management. though that Of
course Is mere m after Of form as the
deal was completed several days ago.
The opening attraction Mt the Jefferson
will probably be Ward and Vokes in their
new play "The Floor Walker" It was
hoped to have john Drew, but he could
not be secured as soon as the Msssrs.
Calm and Grant desired to open the
theatre.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-10
Whele House in an UprOar for
Awhile.
Finally Allowed to Have
His Say.
Private Pension Bills Passed at
Night Session.

Washington, February 9.-Upon the as
ssm biying Of the House today IL was
aarsei that when the House adjourn to-
day Il lie to meet on Monday no 1t. Mr..
Payne then moved that the House tske q
recess until eight O'Clock tonight. This
motion was opposed by thoss interested
In claims, this being the day set aside
under the rules for the confederation of
private bills. Mr.. Payne Of New York
mem bers desired to attend the funeral Of
General Lawton this afternoon and the
House would be without q quorum II the
regular order were proceeded with. Mr..
Loud OF California offered o way out Of
the tangle by moving to adjourn.
Although the majority was In favor Of
the motion upon . rising vote, when the
roll was called the motion was defeated
SC to 80. The question then required up
on the motion OF Mr.. Payne and 1t prs-
vailed 107 to 10. Accordingly at l.20 p.
m. ths House recessed until O'Clock to-
night the evening session to be devoted to
private pension bills.
ance az the night ssssiln Mr.. Ialhert,
Democrat Of South Carolina, as soon as the
melton was made to go into.committee
of the whole, raised the point Of no
quorum but the roll oall showed tho
presence OF a score or more mem bsrs In
excess of quorum. The friends Of
private pension BILLS were jubllant. Mr..
Hepburn, Republican of Iowa. presided
over tte committee Of tie whole and the
clerk rea1 tire first bill. MIR. 5altert
arose while the bill was telling put
through the various legislative stages to
final yasfa and q tdre ,sd the chair. He
was completely ignored. Another bill
was Iaaei In the sra Q OF a minu'e With
Mr.. Tale still o,anoring for Tecog-
milton. A third bill ras IaHei In the
sare way. By this time tire whole
Democra alto side was aroused. A dozen
mente,s we,e on their feel Mr.. Talt ert,
thoroughly ange-ei, sta ted down tt e
nan als,e shouting mir. Cha,ru an. MIR.
CT a'rnan.
He rea ,ted the a ga IN front Of TIE
ST eater's rostrum all tie while roaring
oub W s1Vs VI"
arbitrary courfe te,ore the charm an con-
deEendei tn recognize him. Democrats
all about were also shouting dinpproval
Mr.. TaItert rapidly cooled down after he
had Teen reoognizei. h explained that
the prsssnoe Of q quorum had completely
indicated his position. He suggsft d
that the House set aside day each
month for pension legislation and discon-
tinue the night sessions.
MIR. Sims, Democrat OF tennessee who
is interested In southern war claims
criticised the Republican leaders for side
tracking those 'just obligations of the
government In favor of pension bills. The
committee then proceeded with the con-
sideration of pension bills and thirty i've
were favorably acted upon.
At 10 80 the h ouse adjourned.
Before adjournm ent Representative
Gaines Of Tennessee, called the attention
of the House to section 4716 revis ID
ct It ties under which no widow, child or
heir OF any person who engaged In, aided
or abettsd the rebellion, can be given 5
pension. Tbs pension committee sigrifed
that IL would look into the matter.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-10
M. 1. WHIST CLUB AT RIvERToN

The N. l. Whist club celebrated the
second for the season, most enjoyable
"gentleman's night" last evening" at
Rlverton. Manager Smith served a mest
beautiful and bounteous dinner. In the
Justly famous reception parior, the tables
bearing choicest floral decorations The
prizes were awarded a. follows: Gentle
m en-. first. X. 5. Doten; second, W. Ii.
Roberta Jr.; ladies', first, Mrs. K. A.
Gray; second. Mrs. Schlotterbeck. All
voted the occasion one OF the most enjoy
able In the history Of this IN nous club.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-10
BOTH WERE WILLING.
An Apparent Misunderstanding Leads
10 breach of Promise suit.

Auburn. February v.-1hs breach Of
promise case of Ella G. Knapp va FIRE.
dom Would. was begun In the Supreme
Court today. Beth ara lifelong residents
Of North Leeds. The plaintiff Is
widow and the mother of two sons
She is AZ years old, ana Is q healthy
looking. Intelligent, keen-witsed woman.
The defendant who is a whoever, and tse
father OF n grown-up son. is So, and is In
rather feebls health, to ssy nothing of
bis years, by reason Of o partial shock
Of paralysis affecting his left arm, which
hangs practically helpless BY his side.
The oourtship OF tae couple tegan In
the spring of 1899. and ended In the early
days Of October. Nesotis lions. according
to the plaintiff, were opsned by the de-
PENDANT through the plaintiffs brother,
who're wife wrote the lelt,r making the
proposition which led to her return from
Massachusetts, to Leeds and the various
conferences relating to inatrImony. She
called on Mr.Gould and Mr.. Gould called
en- her According to her story, Mr..
NAL propc s'tiop at the iirst call, but she
said she guessed they better walt until
they got little better acquainted, and
she had time to consider TIE matter. 1t
seems along the first few days Mr.. Gould
was on the aggressive. insisting repeated
ly for definite swer to his propc sal.
and that later the tables were turned, Mr..
5ould taking the defensive, although 1t
d Id not OF pear from her story that he
eyar rafuaad mint blank In ,r,arrv har
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-10
Lighting the YuIetide Log.

A custom at one time prevalent in Eng
land and still observed in some of the
northern districts of the old country Is
hat of placing an immense log of wood
sometimes the root of a great tree-in the
side chimney place. This Is often called
he Yule log. and 1t was on Christmas
eve that II was put on the wide hearth.
Around it would gather the entire fam
lily and its entrance was the occasion OF
great deal of ceremony. There were
music and rejoicing. while the one au-
thorized TO light it was obliged to have
clean hands.
1t was always lighted with brand left
over from the log OF the previous year.
which had been carefully preserved for
the purpose. A poet sings of it in this
way:
With the last years brand
Light the new block and
For good success in his spending
On your psaltries play.
That sweet luck may
Come while the log is attending.
The Yule log was supposed to be a
protection against evil spirits, and it was
considered a bad ofhen IL the fire went
out before the evening was over. The
family and guests used to seat them
selves in front of the brightly burning
fire. and many story and merry jest
went round the happy group.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-10
DEATH OF II. W. THOMPSON
Was Secretary the Navy Under Presi-
dcnt Hayes.

indianapolis. February "a special
from Terre Haute. Indiana, says:
Colonel Richard w. Thompson died
at 10 this morning.
He had been unconscious for more
than "a hours only occasionally awaken
ing from the lethargy and failing to rec
ognize any one, if he did he failed to in
dictate 1t. The end was remarkably quiet
and peace. No indications of struggle
or any suffering was apparent. AT his
bedside was DIR. Roberts, MIS-. Henry,
a daughter, and Miss Mary Thompson,
another daughter, also the younger son
Harry and some distant relatives from
Rockville. Ind. The oldest son. Richard
w. Thompson, who resides in Marshall,
Texas, failed to arrive and a telegram
indicates that he cannot get hero until
late today. The funeral arrangements
will be announced later.
Richard Wigginston Thompson, sec
Rotary of the navy during tho adminstra-
ton of President Hayes, was born In
Culpepper county, Va, June 0, 1909.
He had passed nearly all the years of his
life in Terre Haute and was Familiarity
known as "Uncle Dick"
He has been personally acquainted
with every president of the United
States, save three, George Washington,
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams.
For several years past he had been tine
only surviving member Of the 27th Con-
gress.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-10
GETTING ALONG NICELY.
Consul Hay Used Very We'll at Pre-
toria.

Warrington, February 9.--Secretary
Hay toisy received cablesram from
Adelbert Hsy, U. S. consul at Pretoria,
stating that he had received his exequater
Wednesday, and that matters were very
satisfactory. This disposed Of the appre'
hension that existed In som, quarters
that the Bosr government might decline
to receive MIR. Hsy because of the failure
Of Col O'Bierne to receive recognition
from oar government as diplomatic repre-
sentative OF the TransvaaL
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-10
IRISH PARLIAMENTARY PARTY.

London, February 9.-Ats meeting Of
the Irish Parliamentary party this after
noon at which minor officers and whips
were elected, s'nuan bsr of contributihDs
were received. The members also received
cable message from the president of the
Massachusetts Hibernian Society. pro'ris-
ing the support of thirty thousand MEM
har
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-10
HOLD UP IN BOSTON.

Boston, February y.-Mrs. Fannie
Adams, a CLERK In the south end bakery
of Mrs. G k. Patch, was held up by man
who entsIed the shop about 40 y. M.
and at the point Of a revolver. compelled
her to give him the contents of the money
drawer about s.. with which he made HIS
escape.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-10
SAYING AND THINKING.
The Difference Between Their Real
and Assumed Sentiments.

A gentleman steps upon lady's gown,
and this is what they said:
He-l beg your pardon. madam. 1t
was very awkward in me.
She-Oh, it is Of no consequence. The
blame lies with my gown, or, rather, with
me for wearing it so long.
And this is what they thought:
He-It serves you right. You've no
business wearing such q thing on the
street. ! hope I've ripped it out at the
gathers.
She-You great lummux! Can't you
walk without walking all over body?
The close of Mrs. Browns call on Mrs
Smith-this is what they said:
Mrs. Brown-l've had a delightful call
1t is always such a pleasure to be in
your house. Everything seems so charm
ing and homelike. You may be sure that
i shall call again very soon and often.
Goodby, dear. l shall expect you at our
house just as soon as you can get there.
Mrs. Smith-lt's real mean of you not
to stay longer. You are always in such
a hurry! But, then, it's no wonder you
long O lest home iugveih elsuch a delightful
place, you know. Now don't be such a
stranger, but call as often as you can.
Oh, yes, il won't be long before you see
ne. Goodby, dear.
This is what they thought:
Mrs. Brown-Tnere, thank fortune
that calls over. And she calls herself
a housekeeper! Mercy! That house is
no better than a kennel. And what airs
she puts on over that ugly furniture! I'll
bet anything they have it on the Install
ment plan. They won't see me there
again in a hurry. If she calls at our
house-and it will be just like her to
come spying ground-I'll take care not to
be in.
Mrs. Smith-How do detest that two
faced thing! l thought she'd never go.
l suppose it was a treat to her to sit in
q decent room for awhile. hope l shan't
see her again for year at least. The
idea of my returning her call! Just catch
me at il!
Bob and Dick parting. What they
said
Bob-I am awfully glad l met you.
old man. / say, how well you are look
ing! Don't look a day older than you
did ten years ago.
Dick-You'd better talk! By hockey. but
you grow younger every day!
What they thought:
Bob-Poor Dick Is evidently on his
last legs. He'll be pegging out soon. But
you'd never make him believe 1t.
never knew a fellow SO stuck on him
self.
Dick-How Bob fails! And yet he
thinks himself spring chicken! Such
delusion is actually pathetic. l could
almost see him grow old as he stood be-
fore me. Strange that a man can't see
when he's going down hill at such q
tremendous rstei-Boston Transcript.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-10
L YNCHERs MADE NO MISTAKE.

LumbeIton, N. c., February "a
negro named Reuben Hess was hanged
today f,r Criminal assault upon a whits
woman named Mrs. BE tile Ingram. The
negro declared his innocence Of this
crime, bat said he was guilty Of assault
on young white woman OF Rockingham
for which negro, John Evans, was
hanged.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-10
AT PINES ALLEYS.

At Pines alley last night the Looms
and olympias broke even. Merriwether
was high man with the large total OF $50,
and he earned them by splendid work.
A anderson. second with 374, and his
bowling was gilt edge. Mr.. Waite
bo wled well. The scores:
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-10
THE WALKING DELEGATE.

Havana, Feirusry 0 -Feursesn thou
sand men ara now on a strike In this city,
the majority being cigar wcrksrs. Many
Of the cigar manufaetur. ~ attribute the
the spread Of the strike to the presence
and influence Of Mr.. Sam usl Gompers.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-10

talk abott TIE esse among tSs MISE ve',
and then adjourned couIt until 1890 to-
morrow morning. Tie jurymen were
taken back to the Actor House.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-10
LOOMS,
OLYMPIAS.
ADDRESS ADOPTED.

London, February 9.-In the Hou CT
Commons the idr.ss from shs THRONE
vas adopted BY vote OF 800 against 10.
The Portland daily press., 1900-02-10
Attorney Osborne's At
tack Upon Her.
Dramatic Event Of Day in Famous
'friaE

Objections Interposed
in Vain.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-10

William Wiley Of Sedgwick topped the
mark-r yesterday with a good load Of
medium packers. Mr. Wiley arrived
rather late ~ the market and his hogs
sold quickly. lie is enc of the oldest
shippers 10 this market and obtains the
7op price with great frequency. He said
yesterday that Wichita had a market
hiCh could not be beat. and. that he
VAS more than satisfied with the price
De had received. and was confident that
ORE would have lost heavily had ne sold
lbs hogs on any other market.
L. y. Grinith of Belle PLANE had a
car az heavy hogs in yesterday. which
brought one Of the high prices Of the
day. Mr. Griuith is enc OF the regular
shippers 10 this market.
Frankie * Sheppard, the wen known
shipping frT0 Of Pond Greek. were on the
market yesterday with TWO loads OF me-
dunn weight swine. which sold for the
tu.k price They are heavy shippers TO
this market.
Townsend & Lamon, Of Andale old
shippers 10 this market. were in again
yesterday with a car of medium weight
hogs, which sold for a high bulk price.
u. r Cole Of Mt. Hope was represent
e. on the market yesterday by load Of
: 5ium weight packers. which brought
panied the load and expressed himself
a being much pleased with the sale.
Jim Greenwade Of Hunnewen. one Of
the veteran shippers who deal here.
came in yesterday with a load OF me-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-10
SECRETARY CAGES PLAN
For Carrying Into Effect the New
Financial Legislation

Washington. March 9-At the cabinet
meeting today Secretary Cage outlined
his plan for carrying into effect the new
financial bill. which. Il y expected, viii
pass the house next Tuesday and be ap-
proved BY the president soon thereafter.
The secretary explained that r. al
probability from . TO % per cent Il the
outstanding bonds which may be re-
funded under the new law, viii be pre-
scented for exchange within = compare
lively short time. This would involve
easy payments as premiums 70 the hold
ers Of the old bonds amounting from
$40 90 900 20 - 81. go A question whlch
has occupied the attention % TIE aecre-
tary % late IS whether THIS amount
should re taken from the funds now IN
the treasury, OF from tn government ce-
posts with depository banks. OF whether
a part should be taken from the treasury
and a part from the hauZa
Attention was called tothe fact thai.
even Il considerable Gums were drawn
from the depository backs IN taese SCI
Elements. II would only amount 90 a
transfer from one bank 20 another Or
frornthe credit o. the government 10 the
credit q the party surreudrrInZ the
bonds IN the same bank. Therefore. the
total amount Of money held By the
banks would not Re materially changed.
In the determination % tais question
much VIII depend 0pon the ra3lelty win
which old bonds are pressntsd for ez-
change and s-eo upon whether the oTdi-
nary treasury receipts keep % % their
present marx. The aecref ary's p1rYose.
sz stated tothe cabinet. s. 20 create 49,
I;tle financial 6lsturasance a. possib.e. 10
the settlement % premium acooansa. y
tas treasury receipts continue large. ard
ths applications far ezchsaEe % "a
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A. the ogtEst- s. f. sltog etner DrJ5s1is
that q c3nslaaraD5e shave % ire prsrssi-
arms will - taken from ere treasury. Bat
should there - a resh far enc exchange
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would b. called Urpn . snare b. tse
pzyruenst On TIE cz1er asE8. iAs secre-
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