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The Portland daily press., 1900-01-22
MARRIAGE TIES sUNpEREp.

In the Supreme judicial court, Satur-
day, before Judge Haskell. divorces were
dscresd as follows:
Eusene p. Temple Of Portland VS.. Mar
ion G. Temple; divorce decreed for utter
desert:on for three consecutive years next
prior to the filing OF the libel. Charles
A. Trne, Esq, for hbsllant.
Ida Pierce OF Portland VS.. William II.
Pierce; divorce decieed for cruel and
abusive treatn ent ami gross and con-
firmed habits Of intoxication; custody Of
minor child given to the mother. Ed
wari K. Stone for libsliant.
Luelln 3. Magoun OF brunswick vs..
Newton r. Magoun Of Auburn; divorce
dsoreed for utter desertIon for three con-
secutive years next prior 10 the tling Of
the libel; care and custody Of minor
children given to the mother. Joel Bean,
Jr.. for hbellana.
Rattis Gould Bates of Portland va.
Harry b. Bates; divorce decreed for gross
and confirmed habits OF iutoxication.
Brown and Brown for libellant.
Nellie Dufour Of Portland vs.. George
Dufour; the libel charged gross and oon-
firmed habits of intoxication, cruel and
abusi 70 treatment and non-suppork The
libellss appeared and contested the d.
| vorce, deny Ing the charges In the libel.
Divorce denied. George Libby for libel.
liant; d. A. Msshef for hhsllse.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-22
THICK AS MUD.
Ocean steamers Would Take N,
Chances In Saturdays Fog.

The fog was extremely dense In the
harbor all day Saturday. setting In at
thrse O'Clock In the morning and remain
Ing until late In the ev ening. This was
one of the worst fogs that has ever been
known In Casoo bay and one was unable
to see for distanos OF more than dozen
feet ahead of him eithsr from the wharves
or from any vessel. The result was that
there was scarcely any traffic. the only
craft to 90 out In the morning and to
return later In the day being the little
fishing schooner Cherokee. The danger.
Gus ASPECT Of the fog can be imagined
when it is stated that the big ocean
steamer California Of the Allan line.
which had intended to depart on Satur-
day, did not care to take any chances.
She will remain in port until the fog
banks. which envelop the entire harbor,
completely disappear. The Californian
will 90 to Liverpool and besides carrying
out about fifty passengers. will also tiks
full cargo. Ths tug International came
In early In the a'tsrnoon. towing the
coel barge Mt. Carmel.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-22
BURGLARS HAUL.

New Haven, Conn.,. January 20.-The
lArg est robbery which has occurred In
New Haven In many years was made
public tonight, when Detectives MoGrath
and Ward arrested Aaron II. Swan,
charged with burglary from the house of
II. A. Lincoln, 81 Lyon street. of money,
bank books, notes. etc., to the value of
$40 OOo.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-22
THE AMATEUR oARsMEN.

New York, January 20. AT the annual
meeting OF the executive oommittss OF
the National Association Of Amateur
oarsmen held here tonight,it was decided
thai the next regatta should be rowsd In
this city. The winners In this rsgatt a
viii bs sent TO Paris TO eomrets In the re-
gatta at she exposition.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-22
CREDITORS. MEETING TODAY.

The meeting of the creditors OF Wood
bury g. Moulton occurs this morning at
nine O'Clock at the office OF Referee
Lewis Pierce. A trustee Is to be chosen
at this meeting. There are three oandi-
dates for this position. Ardon ".
Coombs. Esq. Gen. q. p. Ma ttooks and
r. ". Natthe VS., Esq.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-22
BRITISH MOVING.


such nsnds. commanding officers may.
after having satisfied themselves by oare-
full personal investigation that such sup
plies are necessary and available, order
these in such cases to be taken By force,
full receipt therefor Icing given"
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-22
ELECTRIC LIGHT PoLE ON FIRE.

A pals Of the Cons oIidsted Electric
Light con- pany at the corner Of High and
Dssring streets took fire from the crossing
OF electric wires and blazsd up like a
torch last evening. Two men with pony
chemicals from engine ones house extin-
guished the blaxe.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-22
WOUNDED AT LADYSMITH.

relieving force The bridge IS being re-
built, so that he may proceed.
WOUNDED AT LADYSMITH.
London, January 21.-A third supple
mentsry list of the British casualties In
the attack on Lady smith ON January 9th
was published by the war Office today.
1t shows % non-commisstonei officers
aud mea killet and i've dangerously
wounded. This brings tie total OF cas-
uaiiies In that engagement to 4Ss.
GEN. BULLER'S WOUNDED.
London, January q The war office
has posted this despatch from General
Fuller, dated January 81. 10 a. m:
"The following were wounded In the ac-
ton near Veuton's spruit yesterday:
Officers-Siaff Colonel b. Hamilton and
Major G. Mot;rez or; second Lancashire
Fusilles, Capt. X. b. Blunt and Second
Lieutenants II. q. Crofton and f. J.
III. Baret; First Border rides, Cspt. G.
d. Vaughan and Second Lieut.. Murior;
First York and Lanoashires. Second
Lieut.. A. H. Keirroy; Second Dublin
fusi!isrs. Capt. 9. A. Hornsby (since
dead), and Major +. English; Second
Gordons. Second Lieut.. p. ID. Stewart
and sd non commissioned officers and
men.
ATTACK BY GEN. WARREN.
Durham, January 2i.-The Natal Ad-
vertissr has the following from Spear
man's Camp dated yesterday:
ssGapara1 W 70 ooJnv,p q.
lengthy Hosr position on the Northern
ridge of Spion Kop. A heavy lombard
ment by field battery preceded the ad-
vance. This Beers eventually replied
with two guns, several machine guns
and rifles. The British responded SINH
larry and long range firing became gener-
al, lasting until dark.
"Gen Hilyard drew ths Beers from
splendid position simultan eously by q
demonstration on their frontal position,
drawing feeble are from their Norden-
fsldts and rifles. The British naval guns
and howitzsrs shellsd the tren shes with
excellent effsct.'
MAINE AT CAPE TOWN.
Cape Town. Saturday, January 20 -
The American hospital ship Maine from
the West India Docks, London, Decsm Der
90, arrived here to-day.
BUTLER COMING.
Laaysmith, January 20. via Spearman's
Camp-The enemy have placed in posi-
tion new guns throwing sight-inoh shells
and have been bombarding more vigor-
ously for the last few days, though little
damage has been done. Three of the
Brit ish fierce have tteen wounded. The
troops ara jubiiant over General Buffers
successful advance. His guns can be
heard distinctly and the bursting Of
shells oan be seen.
VOLUNTEERS MUST PAY THEIR
PASSAGE
Brussels, Jan. 20-Dr. Leyds, the rep
resentative in Europe of the Transvaal
government, announces that he is in re-
ceipt of so many offers from men who
wish to volunteer for service with the
Beers that he is compelled to state that
he is in no wise authorized to enroll any
body in Europe, and that everyone wish
ing to serve in the war must go to South
Africa at his own risk and expense.
PRISONERS AT PRETORIA.
Pretoria, Friday. January 19.-Captain
Bates Dennison and 135 prisoners Of the
Kurunan garrison have arrived here. 1t
appears that six Beers were killed and IS
were wounded during the lighting at
Thurman.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-22
THE MYSTERIOUS MACRUM.

Rome, January s0.-Mr. Charles X.
Macrum, former Unitsd States consul nj
Pretoria, who left Lorenzo Marques De-
cember rs and landed at Naples last
Thursday, has arrived hare. He positively
refuses 70 be interviewed.
The Naples correspondent Of tina Cor
riers Italia says Mr.. MAcrum denies that
he bears letter from President Kruger
to President Mckinley. Mr.. Maorum will
go to Paris and London and Ii Ia believed
by some that he has ssmi-ofiioial mis-.
sion to the European governments from
President Mokinlsy.
The Tribune expresses the belief that be
has delicate mission from President
Kruger to the government Of the Unitsf
States and has orders to report in Wash
ington rs soon as possible.
London. January 81 "A special des.
patch from Rome resolved this morning
differs from previous statements that MIR.
Macrum refused to be interviewed. aud
says:
"Mr. Macrum who arrived here yestsr
day (Saturisyl, dsnies that he left his
post owing to disagraament with Prest-
dent Kruger and State SECRETARY Ritz
He says he has letter froys President
Krusar to President NoKia{ey and also n
message to President Joubs but no mis-
sion beyend delivering thfm."
Regarding the war hi, Ma,rum said
that, while he believed the British would
ultimately be successful. 1t would take
q long time TO convince tho republics that
they must submit. He said they had
ample stores and munitions and that
there was the greatest enthusiasm In Pre-
toria for the war and plans had been laid
for long struggle.
CONSUL MARCUM AT ROME.
Rome, January 2i.-Mr. Charles E.
Macrum. former United States consul OF
Pretoria, who arrived here yesterday
left To-Day for Paris. MIR. Easton Of
the Washington Post, who accompanied
Mr.. Macrum, said, In the course OF an
interview at Naples, that the Bosrs know
they must ultimately be defeated but are
determined to resist to the last. He
praises the Boer tactics and express es
admiration for the bravery Of both
armies.
The Afrikandsrs are regarded by Mr..
haston as ga permanent danger TO the
British" He asserts that, prior TO the
war. the Transvaal government inquired
what quantity Of cartridges was allowed
to the German troops In the Franco Prus-
sian war and then ordered double the
quantity.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-22
HENRY DOLBIER.

Lawrence. Mast, January 2i.-Henry
Dolbisr diei at Nosth Andover today In
his sai year. He was born In Kingfeid.
Me-, OF which town he was postmaster
and membsr OF the board OF selectinen
for many years. He served in the Maine
legislature In 1868. Mr.. Dolbier had
TEN o resident Of Lawrence since 1865
and was member of the board of alder
men In 1928 He leaves family.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-22
OBITUARY..
RICHARD d. BLACKMORE.

RICHARD d. BLACKMORE.
London. January 21.-Mr. Richard ID.
Blackmore, the novelist, died today. He
was born at Longworth Berks, in 1895.
DEATH OF DUKE OF TECk.
London, January ellis Highnes'
Francis Paul Charles Lonis Alexander,
Duke Of Teck, who 10 1866 married Prln-
cess Mary Adelaide, daughter Of Prince
Adolphus Frederick, Duke Of Cambridge.
seventh son Of King George III, died
tonight at White Lodge, Riohplond Park
In his esd year.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-22
FROM BoER SOURCES.
An Account of How the British Crossed
the Great Tugela-

Boer Headquarters. Upper Tusela.
Tuesday, January 10. via Lourenzo Mar
ques, Friday, January 10. Afternoon.-It
became known To-Day that three hundred
English had crossed the Pontdrift, over
the Great Tugels. and were on the Bed.
eral side. A display In force had bssu
made towards Coienso and another
north wards, towards oiivershosk bridge
which was blown up BY us q few days
ago Towards i've O'Clock the alarm was
given that the English were coming. The
lookouts observed long, successive linss
OF infantry moving down to the new
British position which covered chain Of
hills known az Swartz kop. Their faoss
were sometimes lost In the trees studding
the river bank. At six, they emerged In
open order and advanced In two lines to
the low kopjes on the river bank. At
9. 80 they took up position, amid com-
pie.e silenos on the Boer side, their horses
tethered where there was the least danger
from chance shells aud the IN ,n prepared
to make night OF IL ut their posts.
Night had now fallen. With the gloom
came fftful flashes of lightning from the
thunder clouds which had been thrsatsn-
ing all day. The clouds eventually ssoa.
rated, showing tbs moon. Slmuls.nsous-
Iy with the clearing sky well known
Dutch hymns were repeated from kopjs
to kopjs with q strangely weird effect,
highly inspiring both the grey boards and
the beardless youths.
III, battlefield IL full Of hist rioal zig
ninoanoe. Srion kop hill whence I am
now writing is the hill from which the
Boer trekkers. after crossing the Drak.
ensberg mountains. spied out the then
barbario Natal and found 1t fair In their
eyes.
(The above dispatch was Interrupted in
Transmission and is not oompIste.)
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-22
pLUMEa NEAR MAFEKING.

Lourenzo Marques, January 21.-A dec
pltoh from Gaberones. undated, says Col.
piumer has worked down this far toward
Mlfeking with three armoIed trains and
relieving force The bridge Is being re-
built. 80 that be NAV proceed.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-22
FIRED woMAN's LAAGER.

Mafeking, January 10, via Gaberones.
via Loursnzo Marques, January ai.-The
enc ny continues the bombardment with
field guns and an occasional hundred
p und shell. They have again fired at the
woman's iaager but without hurting any
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-22
Former Chief Financial Agent
PostofFlce Department. at
Havana Re-Arrested.
DEMOCRATS TO CELEBRATE
Louisiana Elects two Senator's
Moore and Hamilton Elect
ed Bishops by M. E.
Conference.
BOER ENJOYS SEE PRESIDENT

Washington. May 22-John D. Lind
sey. attorney for Charles f. Neeley,
appeared before the house judiciary
committee today and submitted an ar
gument against the proposed extradi-
tion bill proposition TO subject an
American citizen to trial In country
where the Spanish system Of laws are
in vogue He contended this was utterly
opposed to American traditions. He
claimed that Neeley could only be
tried in the United States and only
on the charge of violating the law
and making it a felony to bring into
the United States money embezzled
from the United States. Funds in
custody of the United States, Though
properly Cuba, were assumed by law
to be properly United States.
New York, May 22-Charles F. w.
Neeley, former chief financial agent Of
the postoffice department at Havana,
was re-arrested today by a United
States marshal, on warrant Issued
by United States Circuit Judge La
combe in a civil suit against Neeley
by the United States. He is charged
with the wrongful conversion of $35,
300. His bail was fixed at $4,000.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-22

Washington. May 22--Messrs Fiach-
er. Vessels and Wolmarans. the Boer
envoys. visited the white house this
morning. to pay their respects to the
president. They said that they under
stood the position OF the United States
was that this country could not inter
fere in the struggle in South Africa.
The president confirmed this view. He
said that sometime ago. at the request
OF the Transvaal government he offer.
ed his good Offices to England to bring
about peace. This offer had been de-
clined and there was nothing further
that the United States could do. The
ENJOYS intimated that they were glad
to feel that they had friends In this
country, then bade the president good.
bye.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-22
DEMOCRATS WILL CELEBRATE.
Big Preparation by Democrats to Gel
citrate Declaration Of Independ-
ence All over Country.

New York, May 22-Wm. R. Hearst,
recently elected president of the ma
tional association OF democratic clubs,
in response to numerous inquiries as
to his policy, says: "The national
association of democratic clubs will
transfer headquarters from Washing
ton to New York. but branch Offices
will be maintained in Washington and
Chicago, so the machinery organiza-
tion may be in constant touch with
the national committee and with the
congressional campaign COMMITTEES.
Democratic organizations in every
city, town or village win be asked to
assemble the night of the Fourth Of
July to celebrate the declaration OF In
dependence and receive news from the
democratic national convention"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-22
powers Arrested in Kentucky.

Frankfort, KY, May 22-John Pow
ers. brother of Secretary of State
Caleb Powers. indicted for the as
sassination of Senator Goebel and ar
rested in the mountains of Knox coun-
ty, near Barboursville last night, was
taken to Barboursville where habeas
corpus proceedings were begun today
Frankfort, KY, May 22-Beckham
issued an order today dismissing the
democratic soldiers. Kentucky auth
critics will not attempt to mandamus
Governor Mount, of Indiana, to honor
the reQuisition of Governor Beckham
for the arrest of Finley.
indianapolis, Ind, May 22-W. s
Taylor, of Kentucky, who Is in the
city said today: Now l will await de
velopments. expect to remain here
or go to some quiet resort in Indiana
and remain until the national conven
tion of republicans"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-22
THE FUTURE cAN BE roLp.
BY Madam Rupie,. One Of the Most
Celebrated Palmists Of the Day.

Madam Ripple, one of the most cele-
brated palmists of the day, has given
some of the most marvellous demon,
stration of second sight that have to
be seen to be believed. She is the ac-
knowledged teacher of her profession.
Madam Ripple tells you whom yen
will marry, unites lovers, causing a
speedy and happy marriage to the one
you love, guides you to health. sue
cess and happiness, with a certainty
higher than human power, positively
removes all evil influences, locates lost
persons In matters of love, divorce,
speculation, investments, domestic
trouble and al bnsiness transactions.
her advice is the most certain ever
given by woman. Locates diseases
and by her wonderful power of occult
science removing all cause of trouble.
Thousands who were unfortunate have
been started on the road to success
and are now enjoying health, peace
and happiness, being brought from
poverty to prosperity. Her honorable
dealing in every city has won for her
the good will OF the press, clergy, med
ical fraternity and public. Her par
lors are visited by reputable business
men anxious to know the outcome of
future investments and ladies of high
social standing. She has thousands OF
testimonials, many from the highest
in the land.
Owing to the demand for readings
Madam Ripple has concluded to remain
here for few days longer and has
taken parlors over Furlong's photo
graph gallery-hours 9 to IL, to 9
D. m. Satisfaction guaranteed or no
charge. Readings strictly private
Cut this out, it may not appear again.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-22

Washington. May 22-The following
cabEegram received from Gen MacAr-
thur: Wheaton reports two
companies OF insurgents. comprising
the commandant. one captain. two
first lieutenants. four second lieuten-
ants. 1853 with 1es guns in good condl.
tion, small quantity of ammunition
surrendered at Tarlac at a. m. May
92d. This is the first instance in
the islands Of the surrender of the
organization complete and is regard
ed as significant and important
Manila, May 22-Two companies Of
insurgents surrendered to Col. Emer-
son H. Liscum at Tarlac today. Cap
tain Tyo. nephew of Gen. Tinio and
twenty-three other rebels were killed
May 18th, by scouts in an engagement
near MaIibicong, province OF Ilocos
There was no loss on the American
side.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-22
LOuIslana,s New senators Named.

New Orleans. La, May 22-The dem
ocratic caucus of Louisiana, which is
synonymous with the legislature, for
every member of the body is demo-
cratic, last night nominated as Uni
ted States senator s. D. McEnery to
succeed himself, term to begin 1903,
and Governor Murphy ]. Foster to sue
coed Caffery, term to begin 1901. FOs-
ter confessed that he was not sound
on the 16 to proposition but declared
he would obey the wishes of the dem
ocracy. McEnery made a similar
confession on the tariff.
Baton Rouge, La, May 22-Both
houses of the state legislature assem-
bled today and elected Ex-Governor
Murphy ]. Foster as United States
senator and reelected Senator Nc
Emery.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-22

session Of Washington today. PresI-
dent Mckinley reviewed this early
morning the procession from the white
house portlco. when hundreds Of Arab
patrols in Bizarre oriental strappines
escorted Imperial Potentate Atwood
to the Columbia theatre where the
imperial council convened at 10
O'Clock.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-22
To InvestIaate ] Cuban Trust

Washington, May 22-The senate
adopted the resolution of Jones, Of
Arkansas, directing Secretary Weller
to make a thorough investigation Of
the operation of a North American
trust company of Havana, its organi--
zation and its relations to this gov
ernment.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-22
Labor unIons seIeet penver.

Denver. Colo, May 22-Both the
western federation of miners and the
western labor union decided to hold
conventions next year IN Denver. The
federation today adopted strong reso-
lutions in favor Of extending the Chin.
ese exclusion law 10 the Japanese and
Malayans.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-22
Mothers In Session.

Des Moines. Ia. May 22-Three
hundred delegates, representing owen.
ty-three states. attended the session OF
the naional mothers congress today
Mrs. Theodore Birney, OF Washington
the president, read the annual reports
showing the society had more than
doubled It's membership during the
past yeaa. the third OF its existence
At this afternoons session President
nirney delivered an address: ''The
power of organized motherhood fol
the benefit Of humanity.'
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-22
Newspapers Deny ExIstsnee u PLAGUE


San Francisco, May 22-Taking the
declaration that the state board oi
health that bubonic plague does MOI
exist in San Francisco, or any other
part Of California as text, the Cali
and Chronicle" this morning editor.
tally denounce the San Francisco board
Of health. They charge that last
March the board of health, for political
reasons, attempted to create plague
scare, and is now attempting to vim
dicate its former course by an alleged
discovery of fresh plague.
San Francisco, May 22-No new
cases of plague were found and the
board of health has taken no action
as to- the inoculation of Chinese
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-22
Murderer of Orphans Captured.

Denver. Colo. May 22- colvin Kim
blern, a negro who murdered two
children in the Fries. orphans home,
in Pueblo, Sunday. and also shot his
wife, was captured today in saloon
here.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-22
Moore and hamilton the New Rlshona

Moore and Hamilton the New Bishops
Chicago. May 22-Dr. ]. w. Hamil-
ton and d. H. Moore. were elected
bishops by the Methodist Episcopal
general conference. The vote was as
follows: D. H. Moore 5S4; ]. w. Ham
ilton $40; ]. r. Day 1O4; H. SpeIlmeyer
Al; T. B. NeeIey Al; ]. F. Berry %.
Necessary to choice 444. The confer
ence voted to admit women TO The
lay electoral and general conferences.
DR.. J. W. Hamilton is member Of
the New England conference general
secretary board of Freedman's Aid and
Southern Education society, DR.. David
H. Moore is editor OF the Western
Christian Advocate" at Cincinnati
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-22
PhIIIppIne am cOnsIdered II senate


Philippine Bill Considered In Senate
Washington, May 22-In the senate
the Philippine bill was taken up, Pet
tigrew gave notice OF a substitute
which provides for the cessation OF
hostilities and negotiations for estab-
lishment of an independent govern
ment. Spooner, Of Wisconsin. spoke
in favor of the bill He denied there
was any intention OF establishing i'm
perlalism in the Philippines.
The credentials of W. A. Clark as
senator appointed by Lieut.. Gov
spriggs. of Montana. were presented
by Senator Carter and were allowed
to lie on the table.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-22
Transit Company Operating More Car

Transit Company Operating More Cars
St Louis. No.. May % The aum-
Der Of cars operated by the St. Louis
transit company is being increased
daily. with the help Of non-union men
from other cities. and deserters from
the ranks Of the strikers. so General
Manager Baumhoif says. This the
strikers deny. The work Of repairing
the wires and clearing the debris from
the tracks is progressing rapidly. A
number Of United States deputies have
been sworn in for fstnel duty.