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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-23
Race for Concentrations.


Gen. Ruller. according 90 dlspatch
from chievoiey. dated wednesday fnas
the RoerS IN a position north of the Tu-
rela largely reinforced This reema
strange.
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Continued on Page ThEss.
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Advance commsndo- Scattered.

omcially. Lord Roberts wires that he
has scattered tho advance commandos
OF the reinforcements that we're striving
10 reach Gen Cronic. II y regarded as
singular that Lord Rnhorss. wiring
Wednesday. should not mention the ap-
peal for an armis,ice on the previous day
aud also that the war office should with
hold good news Il II has any,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-23

Without trying 90 reconcile even the
seanty materials at hand, Il seems plain
that Gen cronje IL 10 bad and even a
desperate situation. and that tho british
are pressing their advance.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-23

He WAS followed by John Barrett, who
spoke on "The New South, In What Used
to BE the Ultimate East. but Is Now our
Far Western Frontier" lie said in part:
sThe most timely statement that can
make TO you representative sons OF
section which has vital interests at stake
I'm China Is one concerning cur negotia-
lions with European powers for the main
tenance of the open door Having been
especially requested to discuss In the
course OF my remarks the actual signtii-
canee of these negotiations, / endeavered
before leaving Washington to ascertain
from those in charge OF our Asiatic pol
Icy that which would enable me 10 comply
with your request
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Other arisenrfr say tist iira Cfoute
rnafcbe3 fr8m AaEerafaHte.H hefe witA04t
oafspanning distance of thlrty-thre4
nile Hal ac Hucces 1ed ln eeeaplue Il
would have bfea oHs ss tas aaS.t Ess-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-23

"nn saaAF theirs @aa mucl waste -
iifs ;u atiacSag. ana the pa Haa s#sat viii
- achieved SsiA0si n During Monday
night aeveH BeafA lpAan ar aitempi ~
Break throQgn nut iinrs euf fheg wefs
captured. ami their leadef Wa Killed Pour
we're cHrrflnz seifefA - "a beiieged that
there was oHe oibHr she EYi through
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-20
Postal Matters.

W. L. Crockett will go east in .
day or two for the east side postofice
furniture and fixtures. He is now in
consultation with Postofice Inspector
c. L. Doran about the matter. *
The delayed mail which came in
last night, was a very heavy one, the
East Las Vegas office receiving eleven
pouches and twenty-five sacks of mail,
but it was all in and distributed and
the windows open at the general. de-
livery at 1880 a. M, only fewminutes
later than on other days, though there
were over two days mail to distribute.
AS has already been announced in
T h 0ptd c, but which information
will bear repetition, Postmaster Car
ruth has received letter from Hon.
Perry s. Heath, first assistant post
master general, instructing him to
cash all money orders, irrespective
of the place of payment named in such
order. The identity of the holder of
the order must, however, be thorough
ly established. Further, all money or
ders are to be cashed, regardless of
the fact that the corresponding advice
may not have reached the Office upon
which drawn. This authorization is
intended to be so construed that any
money order may be cashed at any
office Of the first and second classes,
whether or not the corresponding ad.
vice be on file.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-20
s2oO,OOO.oOO INVOLVED.
A Family Organize to Prosecute
Claims for That Amount.

Houston, Texas. April 2O-If the OBJ
jects of an organization formed in this
city today are fully attained. $780,
100000 worth of property will be di-
yided among the heirs Of Philip Fran
els Renault, and distributed all over
the country. The organization is
known as the John and Susan Thorn
Renault-Reneau reunion, and is COM
posed of all the direct descendants of
this couple The property comprises
l65, 900 acres of land in Missouri. and
Illinois, on part of which the city of
Peoria is situated. This property
according to the claim of the Reneau
reunion was granted to Philip Francis
Renault by the French government.
The organization was effected by the
election of the oldest member Of the
family present. L. ]. Renault, of An
thony, Texas, as president.
Peoria, April 2O-The Renault claim
involving land in the city of Peoria
has ceased to interest Peorians to
any degree. That it can possibly eff.
feet the title to real estate is denied
by prominent citizens.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-20
Attitude Of State Departments
Toward Turkey Approved
In constantInople.
FLOOD RAvAGEs IN LOUISIANA
A Family Organizes to Contest
for Property-DIstress In
India Increasing.
TALK OF INDlCTINe TAYLOR

Constantinople, April 20-The firm
attitude of the United States govern
ment regarding the claims of Ameri-
cans for losses and massacres in Ar
menia is entirely approved in politi--
cal and commercial circles. 1t Is
hoped that the United States will
steadfastly maintain its demand, such
a course being the only one likely to
succeed. It is thought that all the
powers should follow the same course,
not only concerning indemnities, but
also with regard to an increase Of duty.
Negotiations regarding the American
Indemnity are being conducted at
Washington owing to the presence
there of United States Minister
Strauss. When prohibition against
American pork was issued, Lloyd c..
Grscom, the American charge DAFT
faires, addressed an energetic note to
the porte.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-20
Movements of General Roberts
Thought to Portend an
Advance on Pretoria.
FEVER DECIMATING MAFEKING
Censorship Restrictions Have
Been Increased-Boers Re- :
ported Retreatlne.
sTEYN DENOUNCEs ROBERTS

London. April 20-A dispatch from
Bloemfontein, under yesterdays date.
says firing is reported in progress
south of Karee siding, six miles north
|-of Glen. The strength of the Beers
is not known. The British infantry.
supported by artillery, held a strong
position on the large dam.
London, April 2O-A report of the
fighting at Karee siding, contained in
a dispatch from. Bloemfontein today,
may be first news Of the progress of
the British advance on Pretoria, but
even if this is only an unimportant
skirmish, there are other indications
that Lord Roberts is either starting,
or has already started for his northern
goal. A dispatch from Cape Town
today says Censorship restrictions
have been greatly increased, owing to
the movements of troops. The Beers
south of Bloemfontein are reported
as retreating. Large commands were
seen April 10th, near Thaba N'Chu,
moving north. Their progress was
slow, owing to the terrible condition
of the country. By the way of Pre-
toria comes a report Of a fever decim-
ating the Mafeking garrison.
Cecil Rhodes returns to Cape Town
tomorrow. It is learned that he came
to England purely on business con-
nected with the British chartered
South African company, and the De
Beers mine company. He absolutely
refused to be interviewed. though pri-
vately he expressed scathing comments
on several generals still holding COM
mands at the front.
Cape Town, April 20--At a meeting
OF the Volksrand of the Orange Free
State. at Kroonstadt today, President
Steyn denounced Lord Roberts proc,
lamation as "treachery' and declared
that as Great Britain's object was
their destruction their last hope was
to appeal to the civilized powers to
intervene.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-20
TAYLOR INDICTMENT.
Taylor Not Vet Indicted-Youtzey tc
Be Tried April 30th.

Frankfort, KY, April 2O-The COM
monwealth's attorney, in the circuit
court this morning, asked Henry E.
Youtzey, one of the men indicted as
principals in the assassination of Gov
ernor Goebel, that he be arraigned i'm
mediately. The indictment was read
to Youtzey, who pleaded not guilty.
The hearing was set for Monday, April
s0th.
Frankfort, April 20-In Colson muir
der trial today the defense introduced
several witnesses who testified that
Scott began the shooting at the Capt.
toi hotel which resulted in his being
killed.
Frankfort, KY, April >20-Court Off
GERS refuse to make public whether an
indictment has been found against
Governor Taylor. It is not known
whether bench warrant has been is
sued or not. 0fiicials also decline to
state what steps, If any, are being
taken to get the republican governor
into custody.
Frankfort, KY, April 20-In the cir
cult court, this morning, all the names
announced as having been indicted
yesterday were read, but the name oi
Governor Taylor was not mentioned
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-20
aHarmony wlth a Bio H,n SAYS AnI

"Harmony With a Big H." Says Hill.
New York, April 2O-The New York
state democratic convention has been
called to meet in this city June 9Th
to select seventy-two delegates to the
democratic national convention.
New York, April 2O-Former Sena-
tor David B. Hill, who was present,
said: "It is our year. You can say
there is Harmony with big H in
the democratic party of the state,
That's all have to say" Hills state
ment was echoed by Chairman Camp
bell and others.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-20
DESTRUCTIVE FLOODS.
People Fleeing for Safety and Great
Amount of Property Destroyed.

New Orleans, La, April 20-Advices
today from Pearlington say that the
Pearl river reached its highest mark
since 1874. Today timber booms com
menced breaking up, and thousands of
dollars worth ffoated out to sea. All
business on the river is at a stand
still. Water reached the first floors
of all the stores along the river
steamboats, are lying at the wharves
with steam up ready for emergencies
Every bridge from Pearlington to
--rogr6wn has been swept away. Peo-
pie living on the Louisiana side have
been forced to flee to the Mississippi
side for safety.
Meridian, Miss, April 20-The flood
situation in the country south Of
Meridian is growing worse. Hickory,
on Alabama and Vicksburg railroad,
is completely surrounded by water.
Enterprise on the M. & o. railroad
and the surrounding country is devas-
tated. The Wanita cotton mill dam
six miles above the town, broke last
night and many buildings were swept
away. In Chunky river swamps a
number of lives are reported lost
jackson, Miss, April 20-The food
situation shows no improvement Rail
road traffic is still badly crippled by
washouts and missing bridges, The
southern part of Jackson has beer
flooded by backwater from the towr
creek. Families have been compelled
to move. Pearl river is six miles wide
New Orleans, La, April 20-Rain.
in this section which began early II
the week still continue. There ar,
now in the city no less than 500 wa
ter bound travellers who are not onl.
unable to return to their homes bu
who do not know when they will b.
able to leave. Partial reports Of tn
damage incurred in the storm bel
have run the figures up into the mil
lions and the losses will foot up al
enormous figure.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-20

fore the Trans-M Mississippi congress
today was the address Of E. B. Perkins.
A. F. Prouty made one Of the most
important speeches in tie convention
and was given a vote OF thanks.
Governor D. R. Francis presented
the matter Of the St Louis worlds
fair and was heartily applauded.
A strong resolution favoring an
appropriation by congress for the fair
was adopted.
John B. Weber, OF Buffalo. presented
the plan Of the Pan-American exposi-
ton.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-20

The weli-Known and thoroughly
reliable dining paElors, at the Plaza
hotel, continue to serve as good meals
as can be gotten anywhere. The
meals are wholesome and well cook
ed, and are prepared by Mr.. and Hrs.
A. Duval. Crisp celery, grown at the
Duval garden, and pure ice cream,
made from fresh. clean, rich milk,
from the proprietor's private dairy,
are regularly served. 1l0-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-20
British troubles in West Afrlc!

British Troubles In West Africa.
Lagos, British West Africa, Aril 20
Three hundred Nugerian troops have
been dispatched overland to the Ga
man country, northwest of Ashanti
where a British resident reports re
crudescence of the trouble which
necessitated the expedition last year,
One hundred and fifty troops are pro-
ceeding from the gold coast. There are
unconfrmed rumors here Of trouble
with French at Meko in Yeruba coun-
try, in the neighborhood Of the Daho-
mey frontier. Owing to the distance,
however this can hardly be connected
with the troubles at Ashanti and Ca
man.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-20

She Jumped From Brooklyn Bridge.
New York April 20-A well dressed
young woman sprSrg from the Brook
lyn bridge into East river about 2
o'clock this afternoon. She was pick
ed up by boat but 1t is not known
yet whether she was injured.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-20

Anyone having old gold or silver
can take 1t to F. J. Neims, the Bridge
street jeweler, and have made solid
gold cuff buttons, rings, etc. If you
have clock or watch to repair Mr.
Neims guarantees to give you first
class job or money refunded. 119-1m
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-20
Rldes In An Automobile.

Paterson. n. J.. April 20-President
Mckinley. who. with Mrs. Mckinley.
Is the guest Of Mrs. Hobart, widow Of
late president Hobart, at Car.
r0Il hall. took advantage Of the beau
tlful spring weather today and went
out for 4 ride in an electric automobile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mckinley this afternoon
win visit the grave Of the late vice
president.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-20
Republican Faction Bolts.

Nashville, Tenn, April 2O-The
Evans men of the republican state
convention bolted this afternoon and
will hold a separate convention.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-20
Distress in india Increasing,

Simla, India, April 20-Distress
among the people is spreading, 81
50G, 900 persons are receiving relief.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-20
Newspaper Owner Dead.

st. Joseph, Mo-, April 2O-Major
Thomas j. Chew. Jr. part owner of
the st. Joseph Herald" died this
morning.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-20
Io,Mnev.s CandlAa

Lowney's Easter boxes of candy are
beautiful, for sale by Mrs. G. Waring
sole agent. 32-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-20

R. P. Hesser has just received a
beautiful line of 1900 wall paper Be
sure and see his line before placing
your order. 1871
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-20

Anyone who would like to rent a
good paying hotel will do well to apply
at 309 Railroad avenue. 137-3t*
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-20

Pushing s. Louis Worlds Fair.
Houston. Tex. April 2o-First be-
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-20

Important and unimportant pelnss Of
the washInaton soIons.


SENATE
Consideration OF the report Of the
committee in the Clark case was poat
poned.
Committee On military Affairs agreed
today to report the bill for the reor-
ganisation OF the army. The bill con
fers the rank Of lieutenant general
upon the senior major general and that
of major general upon the adiptant
general.
Gallagher offered substitute for a
resolution introduced yesterday ask
ing for information as to revenues
derived from stamp taxes.
tfs HOUSE.
A change was made in the Hepburn
Nicaraguan canal bill, striking out the
provision for 'fortifcations" thus pro
viding compromise which will aid
in bringing the measure to early con-
sideration. Hepburn says definite
arrangement was made to vote on and
pass the bin May 1st and I'd. -
Today was war claims day but
house voted to go on with considers
tion of naval appropriation bill.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-04-20

4 W0nTd rather have my
advertisement In one pa
per reaching the home
than In forty sold on the
street, Marshall Field.
sng2HGHRHaHR Fg9nzssa4HF
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ID happy, Another remindsr m "a pup.w.x
I Girl" Is Ethel Jackson. who NAV, ths atls ,ols
In the Casino piece. She was A ,ibstit,t. n, virpini.
Earl In tn. name part Of the English musical
farce and WAS 30 like the ,ctress I'm mamma, and
voice that II was hard TO tsl tho two nport. MI,s
Jackson preserves the same peculiantiss. vhe,hsr
natural or frirnrd. in Little Red Rldinv Hood A"
She and Mndge LEASING are charming. Ths
cleverest actor In the cast Is David Abrahnm,.
who plays a cat, and fnsks In with n surpdstnp
nAturnlness. N tho exponcnts O, tho advanced
school" 81 tho drama desire A realistic cat NJ,
Abrahams should 10 engaged. What A supcrb
hrgumcn Ibscn mi-ht write in a socialisuc drama
on the relative rights Of tho cat and the mouse.
with Mr.. Abrahams hs tho fomer and some soul
ful little actress A. the latter.
\ third new Iiay last week happily call. for no
condemnation on moral grounds II was only
a sensational melodrnma but IL was clean For
those scenes 81 THE Gunners Mate" thu, were
represented ns taking place aboard a United
States war'hip Manager Pitou had made M
eral provision uf picturesque scenery. Ar, two
showed the cruisers gun deck. Two huge can.
non pointed from a turret iixlt At the audience.
and back Of them rose n military mast with N,
enclosed places for mid air nrhtcrs The ON
GERS bridge, too, was part Of this complicated
structure Back Of this, toward the oppostta
end Of the boat, another mast was painted. and
the portion Of the deck pictured showed search.
lights, small cannon and other naval equipment
The boat here was secured to her wharf and a
sentry paraded the deck 10 warn visitors on
Here it was that the soabrette. having once boon
sent away, returned in the big basket Ia which
tho sailors were hosting stores aboard. The
second sight Of the ship was between decks A
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circulation at the associate clubs asking that
ehch will express it, wishes In regard 20 tho
championships Tor the instruction OF the dele.
gates who vii! come on to vote NJ the annual
meeting next month Q. h. Macdonald, who
will represent the chicago Golf Club at the
meeting, has expressed himself IN favor OF
Garden CITY for the amateur. Baltusrol for the
wOmrn's and his W .db for the open cham
piunship. As tho o. prr- son Of opinion was
unsolicited the Ealtusru, members are pleased
enough votes will hc cast for its club to send
the women's championship TO Short Hills.
The course IS In very good turf. the result OF
four years OF seeding and rolling. and the putt
ting greens are line and large. A 8.inch
water main from the Short Hills Water Com.
Iany has been connected with the links, giving
n pressure II IA pounds to the square inch for
watering the green's. The map shows the Inn
prOvements on the course. With the excep-
ton OF the new hazards. In the way Of traps
and bunkers. tho changes are chiefly on ths
fourth. sixth AMI seventh holes. The fourth
will he ot. 80 yards, and is formed by the
blending Il the former fourth and nth holes.
The sixth ls a new hole, $50 yards. with the
Ehltusgyl Driveway as a hazard for a short
drive, while hole seven has been lengthened
by putting hlCk III" tee. so that the same road
will b. the hazard for the second shot and the
distance 5O5 yards. As rearranged the dis
hre:
out-se7, o3s. 2i:. $40. al. $50. sos. a7o. 1877
Sill.
In--is9. 257. 2ss, $40, ssI. tos. SIT. 800. ,4s-
2, $40.
{ rand TotAl-s.o O8 yards.
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Here is what might have happened:
Tnck 3 The di-cn,l Of ihe club is not 50 good

Trick 3 Tn" ii ,card Of the club is not so good
as z small diamond; hut it is given as played,
Tack 7 As in tho play first given, z should
bc Nblr tn read his partner for having originally
hold tho X 10 % . Of clubs. because he cannot
!hGI" held both king and queen or he would have
led orc u item BY The eleven rule z should
know that n the five cards originally out against
Y thee * oply one toCom". and that is unguarhed
IN vs. hand and mus, be- the queen II il should
tlrn out that Y led low from both king and queen,
10 harm Z. done by giving up the Jack, rs whatever
card \ holds must fall and clenr the SUIT for Y.
Al This only gocs to show that while New York
actually gained four tricks on this deal they
carr" unpleasantly Close 20 losing two, yet some
rcrNons say there 10 no luck in duplicate whist,
CLUB MOTIFS.
The whist Club Of New York lost the Albany
trophy e. thr Nnickerhockers on Monday Inst
" nine t1,kSS n in!r'v.six necla The winning
' m;rsli T "nd {. I. S THineH' v Th E wv E,'S Saft & Ti, /
srs vorg. J., H. EIWelI. Gto Hatch Z, Denis6n
Vow Yor, dub his week with o. rlus Brown,
Ing IL still N the lead fCr the season with Is tricks
mi 20 hillS; Elw"lI IS second with ~ tricks and
numler 'ttop Sc ,"S,
1t rne Knick,T' n".c- he scores we're remark
,c, sc.r, y and ) vita . plus, Two pairs made
| rni1 md four pairs made the average. The
lowest So ras vere . and 3 minus Twenty
i"'G5 s",ls ,, "GTe {l'ysd T. Ws'Fog IS now
AMI (ramrr have 80 e,ch. and Tirrall ~
The Long lsiani tluhi Il 10 give a big invitation
game m ladies' only on the last Thursday Ia
January
Tho \. ". l. trophy 10 still in Chicago, hu,
the MINNEAPOLIS rlnvcra hope 10 get it away from
III winI" lily before the midwinter meeting,
after Vhirh 1t cn'ncs cast.
Tie Canadian championship is now held nv
n" curlngn-srnsc Tram ~ the Athcnrum Club,
who defeated tie TOr0ntns by seventeen tricks in
ihirty-siX deals last week, The long suffers
gained I've singles and two doubles only, while
the common-9enSc players gained len singles,
four doubles. n three and a five stroke. The
Captain NJ 10" team writes to The SIN that tho
n~on-niormqtory comm0n-sen.r system Of open.
inC- seemed 10 work remarkably well all through
the match.