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THE MORNING OREGONIAK, THURSDAY, JULY 26, 1900. THE FALL OF PANAMA Capture of the City a Foregone Conclusion. GOVERNMENT CAUSE HOPELESS Hard FlKhtins In the Outskirts of the Colombian Capital Bunl- ncas at a Standstill. NEW YORK, July 25. A dispatch to the Herald from Panama, dated July 24. says: Fighting Is now going on in the out skirts of this city. Large numbers of the revolutionary forces reached the suburbs early this evening and began a vigor ous attack, which Is still In progress. The rifle fire is sharp and continuous and at intervals the artillery fire Is heavy and severe. Government forces are mak ing a strong resistance in the intrench' d position? they have occupied for several days. It Is uilculated that 200 men nave been killed or wounded so lar, among them being many well-known young resi dents of this city. The Red Cross Hospital here is filled "With wounded and dying soldiers. All available doctors and nurses and Sisters of Charity are caring for them. They are being aided by many private persons, both Columbians and foreigners. Their assistance Is invaluable and is worthy of the highest encomiums. The help of the ambulance corps of the, British cruiser Leander has again been requested in car ing for the wounded, and efforts are now being made to bring about a short armis tice In order to bury the dead and pick up the wounded still In the trenches. Among the wounded Is General Lozada, formerly In command of the Government troops, who took refuge with others on the cruiser Leander on Saturday. He re turned to shore today and took the place of a private In the ranks, fighting with the bravest. Every possible effort has been made by thj foreign Consuls here to prevent a disastrous conflict In the streets of the city, but they have not been successful. General Herrera, Commander-in-Chief of the revolutionists, Is still at Corozai, but It Is bellevod he will soon join his forces now in action. If he docs so, the attacks will undoubtedly be still more vigorous and the fighting more general, with disastrous results In the city proper. Panama's streets are almost deserted. Stray bullets are constantly dropping In the streets, and several persons have been struck by them. Railroad traffic has been interrupted. This morning's train from Colon, bringing passengers for New York, had great difficulty In passing under the bridge, on account of the risk from bul lets and shells. Passengers had to He flat on the car floors to avoid bullets. The Pacific Steamship Navigation Company's steamer Guatemala, which arrived this morning with several passengers for New York, and the French steamer, were un able to make a landing because of the firing in the neighborhood of the wharf 'at the old station of the Panama Railroad. Today's fighting followed an Indecisive battle which lasted most of yesterday afternoon at La Boca, between the regu lars and rebels, who were landed from warships In possession of the revolution ists. The fighting was hard, but both sides ma'ntalned the'r posit'ons last night. The rebels held several points on tho railroad, their purpose being to intercept the Federal troops coming from Colon, numbering 150, under General Sarria. All business places In Panama are closed. Provisions and other necessaries of life aro growing scarce, and are hard to get at high prices. Public excitement is in tense. Many families" residing in unpro tected localities have taken refuse In the i - Qfand -Ccptral SoteLar-mat-aty in -easaJ, wi r uuiuic4a ukuuuoic in ie -cny. At the request of the fprelgn Consuls, all foreigners here have placed their Na tional flags over their business-houses and dwollings. The resulting display of bunt ing gives the city a gay appearance. Tha Government has issued a decree calling to arms all Colombian citizens between tho ages of IS and 60 years. All public employes not complying with the decree will be heavily fined. No American war vessel Is at Panama or Colon. It Is Impossible to foretell what will be the outcome of the present fighting or the end of the struggle. Reinforce ments expected by the Government have not yet arrived. The gunboat Boyaca is supposed to be still outside of Buena Ventura. Consul, GnflRe Report. "WASHINGTON. July 25. The State De partment has received a dispatch from Consul Gudges, of Panama, 3aylng the revolution there had taken a serious turn. The attacking force he did not make plain which party to the trouble, but probably the Insurgents was considering the proposition of bombarding the City of Panama. As a party to the treaty of 1846, which guarantees the neutrality of the United States, the United States filed an Immediate protest against bombard ment which would destroy the terminus of the Isthmian Canal way. Armistice to Bury the Dead. COLON. Colombia, July 25. A terrific engagement still continues between the Government troops and the Insurgents around Panama, but the former are still holding their ground. Many have been killed and wounded and a four-hours' ar mistice was agreed upon to attend to the "wounded and bury the dead. The steamer Bernard Hall arrived at Colon from Savanllla at 3 o'clock this afternoon with reinforcements for the Government forces, numbering 1000. They were brought by General Serran. Governor of the Department. The cable between Colon and Jamaica was repaired today. Federal Cause Hopeless. KINGSTON, Jamaica, July 25. A reli able passenger by the steamer Darlen, which arrived" here today from Colon, confirms the statement of the captain of the steamer Flandarla to the effect that under an arrangement Panama was to have been . formally surrendered July 23, the rebels having surrounded the city. The Government's cause, the passenger said, Is hopeless. The captain of the French steamer Souchet, at Panama, reported that the rebels had 1300 men at Carozol, two miles from Penama. and 1500 more nearer, splen didly armed and disciplined, while the Gov ernment had only 700 troops. The prin cipal Government Generals had left Pan ama by the British steamer Leander. Since July 18 the post and telegraph offices have been closed at Colon and Panama by the rebel forces. Colon and Carthegena were wlthont troops or gov ernment. With the fall of Barannullla. which is expected to occur soon? the revolution will end In favor of the rebels. GOLD STANDARD IN PERU. New Coin, the Libra, Issued .by the Government. WASHINGTON. July 25. Mr. Roberts. Director of the Mint, has been advised by the United States Minister at Peru that the latter country adopted the single gold standard and has Issued a gold coin known as the libra, or Peruvian pound, being Identical In weight and fine ness with the English pound sterling. The libra and the silver sol are now re ceived on equal terms by the banks of the country and circulated concurrently. The coinage of the former Is free and silver Is used only In a subsidiary ca pacity. Zelnyn Renominated. KINGSTON. Jamaica, July 25. Private advices recoived here today announce the Vxl6tt2ltw of President Zelaya, of Nlc- aragua. His election Is practically cer tain. He has held the office three terms already. THE NATIONAL LEAGUE. Latham Signed by Cincinnati a Util ity 31a n and Conch. PHILADEL.PHIA7July 25. Artie La tham was today signed by Cincinnati as utility man and coach. Although Cincin nati played a good game today, Philadel phia was bo far superior that In many cases the -visitors were made to appear ridiculous. Attendance, 3105 The score: T TT J?l Tf TI p Cincinnati ....2 9 SPhlladelphia. 13 a 0 Batteries Scott, Phillips and Peltz; Fraser end Douglas. Umpire Terry. Boston Beat St. Zionls. BOSTON. July 25. Today's game was Interrupted three times by rain. The game was called in the sixth Inning on account of darkness. Attendance, 2500. The score: Boston IS 16 lSt Louis 5 12 5 Batteries Nichols and Clements; Rug by, Weyhlng and Robinson. Umpire Hurst. Brooklyn Beat Chicago. BROOKLYN, July 25. The game today was slow and uninteresting. Attendance, 1200. The score: Chicago 2 S 4Brooklyn 6 5 1 Batteries Taylor and Chance, Dexter; Kennedy and FarrclL Umpire O'Day. Plttabnrgr Beat Xew York. NEW YORK, July 25. Pittsburg proved to be the best mud performers at the polo grounds this afternoon, winning eas ily. The score: Pittsburg ....11 14 2)New York 3. 6 4 Batteries Chesbrough and Schrlver; Mattheson, Mercer and Bowerman. Umpire Emslle. The American Lea cue. At Chicago Chicago. 3; Cleveland, 2. At Sioux City Sioux City, 2; St Joseph, 5. At Minneapolis Minneapolis, 2 De troit, 0. At Kansas City Kansas City, 4; Indian apolis, 5. At Milwaukee Milwaukee, 2; Buffalo, 6. Rational League Standing. Won. Lost. Per cL Brooklyn 4S Philadelphia 42 Chicago 39 Pittsburg v 41 Boston 36 Cincinnati 36 27 .640 34 .553 35 .527 37 .526 38 .4&6 41 .468 41 .438 44 .361 St. Louis 32 New York 28 THE RUXJTIXG RACES. Yesterday's "Winner at St. Loafs and Other Track. ST. LOUIS, July 25. Judge Steadman was made the .medium of a big killing In the ring in the first event today, being backed from SO to 8 by $he owner and his cohorts. Owing to the horse's Incon sistent running the stable was suspended pending Investigation of today's perform ance. Results: Mile and one-quarter, purse Judges Steadman won, Koenig second, Gilbert third; time, 2:164. Six furlongs, purse Kindred won, Sam Lazarus second. Aunt Maggie third; time, 1:23. Six furlongs, purse EM Fay won. El Ghor second, Duty third; time, 1:25. Handicap, six furlongs Ohnet won, Davo Waldo second, Eleanor Holmes third; time. l:isy Six and one-half furlongs Banish won, Apple Jack second, Henry of Frantramar third; time. 1:25&. Five and one-half furlongs George W. Jenkins won, Robert J. second, Eva's Darling third; time, 1:06. - Hmcm at- HnTTthorne. CHICAGO, July 25. Results at Haw thorne. Weather, rainy: track, heavy: Five furlongs Icon won. Woodstlck second. Galan Hus third; time. 1:16. Six furlongs Hermoso won, Pupil sec ond. Pay the Fiddler third: time, 1:19k. Five furlongs Dandy Jim won, Sanna zaro second, Jiminez third: time, 1:06. One mile Annowan won. Hold Up sec ond. Intriguer third: time. 1:51. One mile Prince Blazes won. Walken shaw second. Frangible third: time, 1:47. One mile Alahoa II won. The Un known second. Greenock third: time, 1:51 Norford finished second, but was dis qualified for fouling. Races nt Brighton Bench. NEW YORK. July 25. The chief event In today's racing at Brighton Beach was tho Isllp stakes, on which eight were down to go. but all but Skyscraper were afraid of Ethelbert and Imp, and de clined the Issue. Imp cut out the pace. Joined by Skyscraper at the lower turn, and they ran like a team up the back stretch. At this oolnt Ethelbert came on with a rush, and In the sixteenth of a mile was a half dozen lengths In front. He won easily pulled up. Imp was cer tainly out of condition, and staggered in third, two lengths behind Skyscraper. Results: Flvo furlongs Walter won. Alsoran second. Dame third: time. 1:02&. Six furlongs Baron Pepper won. Dr. Barlow second. Fair Rosamond third; time, 1:15. Mile and one-sixteenth, selling Prstl dlgator won. Hansbrough second. Wax Tnppr third: time, 1:47 3-5. Isllp. one mile Ethelbert won. Sky scraper second. Imp third: time, 1:40. Five furlongs Mnrothen won, Salamls second, Balleon third: tlm. 1:01 4-5. Six furlong i rolling Gibraltar won. Gonfalong second Hi's Royal Highness third; time, 1:13 3-5. HARNESS RACES. Uniformly Fast Time on Des Moines Troclc. DES MOINES, July 25. Tho opening day of the great Western circuit races on tho Des Moines track was characterized bj' pleasant weather, good attendance and uniformly fast time. Results: 2:35 pace, purse $600 Garoetta won In straight heats, time. 2:154. 2:14. 2:13. Joe Wheeler second. Shelah third. Alico Gray, Lady Amber, Plumllne and Cora Delphi also started. 2:14 trot, purse JC00 Mabel Onward won second, third and fourth heats: time, 2:16 2:15i;. 2:1S. Admiral won the first heat In 2:1 and was second: Mayor Swift third. Prince of Darkness, Joy Maker. Breezeland and Red Caffery also started. 2:15 pacing, purse 5GO0 Country Girl won second, third and fourth heats; time. 2:12. 2:1454, 2:15. Partltudo won the first heat In 2:12 and was second; Black Heart third. Baby Bloss, Scrimps and Admiral Dewey also started. Indians Start Forest Fires. KALISPELL, Mont, July 25. One of the worst forest fires ever known in Northwestern Montana is now raging In the Swan Lake country, on the western part of the Lewis and Clark forest re serve. Gus Mosler, superintendent of the reserve, reports that Indians deliberately set fire to the timber, and are slaughter ing the game. He -will proceed against the perpetrators. Within the space of 0 miles up and down the river, he says, there are over SO fires now burning fierce ly? Including the finest white pine and cedar on the reserve, and that it is al most Impossible to estimate the damage. As fast as one fire Is extinguished an other Ib set, and his rangers are almost worn out. Fire nt Ynmn. YUMA. Ariz., July 23. Fire last night swept Main street from First to Jones, destroying everything In its path. The total loss Is estimated at J25.000; insur- ance, ?4SO0. MAYBURY FOR GOVERNOR MICHIGAN DEMOCRATS CHOSE DE TROIT MAYOR. Kansas Silver Parties Fnsetl and Nominated n Fnll State Ticket Other Political ?fevr. DETROIT, July 23. Hon. W. C. May bury, Mayor of Detroit, was this evening tendered the Democratic nomination for Govornor of Michigan by the Democratic state convention. Not a dissenting voice was heard when the vote on the proposi tion to nominate Maybury was acted upon and the withdrawal of the half dozen oth er Gubernatorial candidates before any vote was taken was received by the dele gates with loud cheers of approval. The resolutions adopted by the conven tion deplore the "corrupting influence of wealth upon our social and political ma chinery, as displayed in the recent cam paign of three millionaires for the office of Governor," and pledge the state Dem ocracy to secure: "First Prompt repeal of every charter exempting corporations from the equal burden of taxation. . "Second A specific tax upon the great mining interests of the state levied In ac cordance with the value of their unearned stores of wealth. "Third A tax upon existing franchises of a semi-public character commensurate with their earning power. "Fourth Regulation of property taxes so as to prevent the shifting of the bur den on to the shoulders of productive labor. "Fifth The prohibition of the granting of further franchises by municipalities, except by direct vote of the people of the territory affected." Untiring support Is pledged to Bryan and Stevenson, and the Kansas City plat form is "heartily indorsed In letter and spirit in all its parts." The platform pledges repeal of all laws under which special privileges are conferred and an amendment of sympathy with the South African Republics was added. The field was against Maybury, but the overwhelming majority sentiment could not be stemmed by the scattering of oth er candidates either Individually or col lectively. Other names were: Thomas G. Cavanaugh, Nathan B. Hayes, S. L. By nali. Patrick H. Gllkey and ex-LIeuten-ant-Governor John Strong. The adoption of the resolutions and the nominating and seconding speeches for Governor occupied the entire afternoon. After Maybury's nomination, the conven tion took a recess until 9 o'clock. The convention adjourned at midnight, after completing the ticket, as follows, all the nominees being unanimously elect ed without ballots: Lieutenant-Governor Judge James G. RamsdelL Secretary of State John W. Wing. Treasurer Charles F. Sundstrum. Auditor-General Hiram B. Hudson. Attorney-General James O'Hara. Commissioner of Land Office Major George Winans. Superintendent of Public Instruction Stephen H. Langdon. Presidential Electors-at-Large Law rence Hubinger and Philip B. WachteL TIGHT FUSION IN KANSAS. Democracy Surrendered to the De mands of Popnllsm. FORT CTWTT Von Ttilir ; A thatr convention today, the Kansas Democracy surrendered to the demands of Populism and thereby made possible tho tightest and most harmonious fusion that has ever existed In this state. The Populists had demanded from th Di" ""' - office of Associate Justice in exchange for that of Attorncy-Genorai, auuaau ...! formor office had previously been granted the Democrats In what was supposed to be an air-tight agreement. After an all night session of the conference commit tees, the question was left open to be settled by the Democratic convention at Its gathering today. A fight was expected before the Democrats would give up this plum, but, led by Hon. J. G. Johnson. National Committeeman w k-t- finally acceded to the demands of their brethren and embraced the opportun.ty for a love feast. The Populists, wnen the action of the Democrats was made known to them, went wild with delight, and gave vent to their feelings In a demonstration that lasted 20 minutes and reached the height of enthusiasm. The state ticket completed by the different conventions was" finally indorsed by all three Demo cratic, Populist and Silver Republican. It follows: Associate Justice David Martin, Popu list Governor John W. Breldenthal, Popu list. Lieutenant-Governor A. M. Harvey, Populist. Secretary of State Abe Frakes, Demo crat. Treasurer Conway Marshall; Democrat. Attorney-General Hugh P. Farrclly, Democrat. Superintendent of Insurance Webb Mc Nall, Silver Republican. Electors At large, S. W. Turner. Silver Republican; J. B. Fugate, Democrat; first district, James Falloon, Silver Re publican; second district, J. B. Goshorn, Democrat; fifth district, C. P. Carstensen, Democrat; seventh district, H. J. Roetzel, Democrat. The platform adopted by tho Democrats demands, among other things, the crea tion by law of a "public tribunal clothed with all power necessary for the complete and efficient regulation and control of railways," and legislation for the regula tion of passenger and freight rates Is de manded, as well as the appointment of a railway auditor, with power to examine the books and accounts of railways. The platform refers to Mr. Bryan as "that unconquered hero, the lion of the West." The platform adopted by the Populists declares for the establishment of a state oil refinerj' and the distribution of native oil to the people of Kansas at cost; pro vides for a law taxing banks and for the creation of a fund to be under the control of the state bank examiner to be used in reimbursing depositors In banks that have become insolvent. METCALFE NOTIFIED. Prohibition Nominee lox Vice-President. NEW YORK, July 25 The official noti fication of Henry B. Metcalfe, of Paw tucket, R. L, of his nomination for Vice President, on the Prohibition ticket, took placo at Carnegie Hall tonight. Samuel Dickey, of Michigan, chairman of the notification committee, made the notifi cation speech. In accepting, Mr. Metcalfe said Iri part: "The platform adopted at Chicago com mands my warmest approval. It Is an Ideal platform. In that it is a clear and complete declaration of the party's or ganic conviction and purpose, stated with out a superfluous word, and so far as I am able to discover, without any import ant omissions. I pledge the best efforts of my life In trying, with you, so to bring neighbors and fellow-citizens into the light that they will dare to be so loyal to their convictions as to vote in harmony therewith." CAMPAIGN SPEAKERS. Administration Ofllclals Too Bnsy to Take Part. NEW YORK, July 25. Senator N. B. Scott, who is In charge of the headquar ters of the Republican National Commit tee, in the Metropolitan Life building, has received a dispatch from Senator Hanna, the chairman of the committee. announcing that Senator Hanna will not be in this city before Friday. Senator iianna, benator bcott, josepn a. Manley, Cornelius N. Bliss and Frederick S. Glbbs will have a conference at the headquar ters on Friday, It Is expected, and will dccldo upon arrangements for campaign work in the eastern section of the coun try. Mr. Scott, who Is to have charge of the arrangements for, speakers In the cam paign, says: "Every mall brings applications from orators who want to take the stump for McKlnley and Roosevelt. I think nearly all the Republican orators of the National Republican Committee will be heard In this section of the country before the end of the campaign. I have talked with Secretary Root and Secretary Long, whe aro extremely busy Just now, and I hope to get some speeches from them later The plans for speeches have not been made yet, and the speaking probably will not begin before August 20." SENATOR CLARK'S EXPECTATIONS. Still Believes He In Entitled to n Sent. NEW YORK, July 25. W. A. Clark, of Montana, who was Interviewed by a Trlb uno reporter last night, declined to dis cuss the report that he had contributed a large sum of money to the Democratic campaign fund. "What Is your status as a Represen tee at the present time?" he was asked. "I am the duly appointed Senator from tho State of Montana. The best Consti tutional lawyers In the United States and elsewhere have pronounced my creden tials to be legal arid binding. They will be considered at the next session of the Senate, and I expect to take my seat." Speaking of the eight-hour system, as adopted In Western copper mines, Mr. Clark said: "Wo nut the eight-hour day Into effect Ion the 22d anniversary of the organiza tion of the labor union of Montana. It Is a mistake to assume that I am not a largo employer of labor In Montana. I have between 3500 and 4000 miners In my employ there. The eight-hour day affects tho underground workers. "The eight-hour schedule Is also In force In tho United Verde mine. In Arlzona. The men there appreciate It. They ser enaded the managers when the order was given changing the hours." GOLD DEMOCRATS. (Continued from First Pse.) take positive steps against both old par ties. "Wo believe that the anti-imperialists, who have done splendid work In recalling the Republic to the Ideas of its found ers, will conclude that they can enforce their ideas more effectively by means of a third ticket than In any other way. We believe that many citizens who have not been identified with the anti-imperialists will welcome this chance to express their disapproval of existing conditions. In order to meet these conditions, a mass convention Is hereby called to meet at Indianapolis at 2 P. M. on August 14. 1000. to nominate or co-operate in the nomina tion of candidates for President and Vice President upon a platform substantially as follows: 'The Republican party Is conducting an indirect attack upon the Institutions of our country. At home It corrupts the public morals by selling public offices and special privileges to the highest contribu tors to party assets; abroad. It wages a wicked war of conquest In violation of tho principles of the Declaration of In dependence. The Democratic party Is conducting a direct attack upon the In stitutions of our country. It advocates dishonest money and threatens the In tegrity of the Judiciary. No man serves well his country who Joins in either of those attacks. Party to neither, these fore, but opponents of both, we will rive our honest efforts to the following ends: "First Independence and protection to tho Inhabitants of Cuba, the Philippine Islands. Porto Rico and Hawaii. "Second A single gold standard and a sound banking system. Third Abolition of all- special pfivl- leges. "Fourth A public service, based on merits only. "This call Is addressed to all those op posed to the candidates and the platforms of the Republican and Democratic par ties. Those who favor the movement arc Invited to send their names and ad - ! dresses to the temporary headquarters at 141 Broadway. New York City "T. M. OSBORNE, Chairman. "Everett V. Abbott, Secretary." After adopting tho following resolu tions, tho National committee of the 'Na tional Democratic party adjourned until 10 A. M.: "Resolved, That In the opinion of this committee, the nomination of candidate by the party for the office of Presldfnt and Vice-President Is unwise and unex pedlent. "Resolved, secondly. That we reaffirm the Indianapolis platform of 1SS5. "Third Wc recommend the state com mittees In their respective states to pre serve their organizations and take such steps as in their opinion may best serve the prinqlples of the party, especially In the maintenance of a sound currency, the privilege of private contract, the In dependence of the Judiciary and the au thority of the President to enforce Fed eral laws, a covert attack on which is made under the guise of denunciation of government by injunction. "We urge tho voters not to be deceived by the plea that the money question na.- been finally settled. The specific reitera tion of the demand for free coinage of silver at the ratio of 1C to 1 bv the Kansas City convention and the history known to all men In connection there with emphasizes the danger of this de mand. We Indorse the action of Congress in passing a bill embodying the gold standard as a step in the right direction. We "feel It would be dangerous to elevate to executive power any one hostile to the maintenance and enforcement of this law." Lewis E. Ehrlchs. of Colorado, who since 1S96 has been active In the gold Democratic movement, paid: "This action of the National commutes of the Gold Democracy Is outrageous. The whole thing Is simply a McKlnley Indorsement, and I have no doubt that those immediately Interested In Issuing the call Intended such. I have done with the committee and the present organiza tion of the party and shall tender my resignation." Later on Mr. Ehrlchs wrote his letter of resignation and withdrawal, which was accepted by the committee. Pantsmakers Strike. NEW YORK July 25. Most of the pantsmakers in Manhattan Borough have struck for a 10-hour work day and an advance of 10 per cent In wages. There aro 5000 pantsmakers In New York, Brooklyn and Newark. They belong to unions which are affiliated with the United Garment Workers, and the latter organization has used all its Influence to prevent a strike, believing the time is in opportune. However, the pantsmakers of New York have called out tbe men In more than 300 shops. The leaders of the strike sent telegrams to the branches In Brooklyn and Newark Informing them of the strike, and received replies saying that the branches would be guided by the action of the New Yorkers. It in said that there has been a gradual return to the task system, under which a man must make a certain number of garments to entitle him to a day's pay. The tasks, the men said, have been grad ually increased until one had to work a day and a half or two days to earn one day's pay. Dnily Treasury Statement. WASHINGTON, July 25. Today's state ment of the Treasury balances in the general funa, exclusive of J13O.OO3.000 gold reserve In the division of redemption, shows: Available ca'.h balance ?150,lG9.Jt50 Gold' 71,711,531 GENERAL ADVANCE BEGUN ROBERTS' ARMY IS PUSHING THE BOERS IXTO THE MOUNTAINS. Kroger nnd the Burghers Are Re treating Toward Lydenberg The Dutch Anxtons to Quit. LONDON, July 25. The War Office has received the following dispatch from Lord Roberts: "Vandermerwe Station, July 24. Wb made a general advance yesterday from the position we have been holding cast of Pretoria since June 12. Ian Hamilton, from the north, reached Rustfonteln. sev en miles north of Bronkhorst Spruit, July 22. This so completely surrounded the enemy's line of retreat that they aban doned tho strong position they had been occupying in front of Pole-Carew. Steph eonson's brigade advanced yesterday un opposed to Eland's River Station. Our right was protected by the First and Fourth Brigades of Cavalry, under French, and Hutton's Mounted Infantry- Tnc former crossed cast of Wllge River. Telegraph and railway communication were restored last night. "In the supply train captured at Roode val were 200 Welsh Fusiliers, most of whom had been prisoners. Dewofs force Is continuing to move northeastly. It was at Roodepoort. July 22, with Broadwood not far behind, and Little's cavalry bri gade following Broadwood. "Baden-Powell reports as follows: " 'Magato Farm. July 22. Colonels Arey and Lushlngton, with 450 men, drove 1000 Boers from a very strong position and scattered them with considerable loss. Our casualties were six killed and 19 wounded.' " It is not clear whether the supply train and 200 Fusiliers mentioned In the above dispatch are identical with the train and 100 Cameron Highlanders, the capture of which was reported by Lord Roberts In his communication of July 22. The following dispatch from Lord Rob erts has also been received: "Bronkhorst Spruit, Tuesday, July 14. We marched here today. This Is the place where the Ninety-fourth was at tacked December 20. 1SS0. The graves of the officers and men are In fair preserva tion, and will now be put In good order. The march "was unopposed, but French's cavalry and Hutton's Mounted Infantry, making a wide detour on our right, met "bodies of the enemy. These were driven back, leaving several dead and wounded. A good many were also captured. Our casualties were one killed. Broadwood re ports that he captured five of Dewefs wagons today. He was waiting at Vrede fort until Little Joined him." THE BOERS RETREAT. Kruger nnd His Army Going to Lcy d cub erg. BRONKHORST SPRUIT. Tuesday. July 24 The Boers, having got wind of tho British advance, have evacuated all their positions, and aro reported to be mov ing to the northeast, toward Leyden berg, whither President Kruger Is go ing. A portion of the Boers remain north of Bushveldt, whence they attempt to Interrupt communications on this line. Tho bridges here and smaller bridges to the east have been destroved. Tho British forces comprise two brl gades under Genoral French and a brl gado and a half under General Hamilton. It Is not llkelv that the advance upon MIddelburg will be contested. The Boers remaining upon their farms state that most of the burghers are anxious to bring matters to a finish, but that the foreigners are persistent. Complains of England's Brutality. BERLIN. July 25. The German press, complains of what one paper calls tho "growing brutallzatlon or the South Afri can war." Professor von Rohland. In the Deutsche Jurlsten Zeltunp. deplores the "wound which England's procedure against the Boers has made In the world'3 sense of humanity In war as expressed at The Hague conference." A number of pa pers assert that England Is now war ring even against wives .of the Boers. Lonliet Received Boer Envoys. PARIS, July 25. Messrs. Fischer. Wol marens and Wessels, the Boer del egates, were received today by President Loubet In the Palacp of the Elysee. They were presented by Dr. Leyds, the diplo matic agent of the Transvaal. THE MINISTRY SUSTAINED. THE MINISTRY SUSTAINED. South African Debate In British House of Commons. LONDON, July 25. Discussion of tho Colonial office vote led to a spirited de bate In the House of Commons today. In the course of which the Liberals again renewed most of the old charges against the Colonial Secretary, Joseph Chamber lain, and indulged In criticisms of the South Arican war. Finally, Sir Laurler Lawson moved a reduction of Mr. Cham berlain's salary as a mark of censure of his policy. Mr. Chamberlain, replying, welcomed the Issue raised by the motion which, he declared, meant that the war was wrong and that, consequently, annexation of the South African republics was wrong and their independence should be restored to them. In hl3 opinion, however, the war was Just and righteous and should not be Judged by Its consequences in 'loss of life. John Bright had defended the Civil War In America as Just and righteous, al though the loss of life was as thousands to units as compared with South Africa. Mr. Chamberlain charged the Radicals with condoning rebellion. The policy of the government, he declared, however, was not vindictive and Instead of sub jecting the rebels to the death penalty or Imprisonment, It only proposed to dis arm them politically for 10 years. The opposition did not spare Mr. Cham berlain. Liberal members sharply Inter rupted him and charged him with mis quoting other speakers andremlnded him that the whole history of South Africa the past seven years had furnished sub stantial ground for him to be suspected in all his actions. A. J. Balfour. First Lord of the Treas ury and Government leader In the House, moved the closure, which was carried, 1C9 ayes to 100 noes. The motion on reduction of Mr. Chamberlain's salary was then lost lost, 208 noes to 52 ayes, and the Colonial office vote was agreed to. GOVERNMENT AT VIGAN. Another Lnmn Town Given Civil Ad ministration. WASHINGTON, July 25. General Mac Arthur has cabled the War Department an announcement of the successful erec tion of another municipal government In the Philippines under the terms laid down by the Philippine Commission. This par ticular government Is established at- VI gan, on the northwest coast of the Island of Luzon, at a point made memorable by the landing of Young's forces during tho pursuit of Agulnaldo. The Alcalde re ferred to in General MacArthur's dispatch corresponds to the Spanish Alcalde or American Mayor. The message reads as follqws: "Manila, July 25. Adjutant-General, Washington Following telegram from Al calde of recently formed municipal gov ernment at Vlgan, Luzon, is transmitted: " 'President, Washington Alcalde and Municipal Council at Vlgan, Installed un dor General Young's supervision, salute you and tender firm allegiance. Rlvero, Alcalde.' MACARTHTJR." Judge J. XV. II a Rhea. WASHINGTON, July 23. Superior BALMY SUMMER FOR TREATING What Summer Means in the Cure of Catarrh There are contracted during the periods of Fall, Winter and Spring those ca tarrhal conditions of the head and throat and other parts that are engaged in carrying air to the lungs. The changeable weather, the cold spells followed by warm periods with thaws and dampness, tc gethor with a necessity during the cold weather of living indoors with the house shut up and often overheated, the Impure air of closed buildings, all tend to the development of disease of those parts which carry the air to the lungs and to the ears. Not only does tho Inclemency of Spring. Fall and Winter produce such diseases, but the same causes that produce the diseases also Interfere with the efforts of the doctor to euro them. During the Summer months things are different. The climate is warmer, the hlRh winds loaded with dusty particles that Irri tate the diseased parts that carry the air are absent; there Is plenty of fresh air. as thi house Is kept oren. and this. togethr with outdoor life, so Improves the general health that Nature Is able to Improve all those dis eases that attack the breathing tracts and ears. Thus, In the treatment of all catarrhal diseases, that which has been frequently urged Is true, namely, . that one month of treatment during the Summer, when the uadii ity to catching cold Is reduced to the mini mum and Nature lends her aid to the physi cian. Is worth two months of the most skillful and consclentloua treatment during Winter. Catarrh 25 Years Cured by the Copeland Treatment Mr. H. Thompson, Sycamore, Mnlt- nomah County, Oregon: I went to the Copeland Institute to be treated for ca tarrhal disease of the nose, throat and stomach of about 25 years' standing. The Symptoms I Suffered From Were those nearly always given by those afHicted with catarrh: v "Cold In the head all the time and nose always so stopped up that I couldn't breathe through It." Mr. H. Thompson, Sycamore, Multno mah County, Oregon. "Constant dropninr of mucu3 and ever lasting hawking and spitting." "Distracting headache, nose bleed and loss of smell." "Defective hearing, especially In the right ear." "Bad taste In the morning, with no relish for breakfast." "A changeable, craving appetite. "Misery after eating, with bloating and belching and growing Inability to digest food." "Restless nights, with the necessity to rise and clear tho throat." "Loss of weight and vitality." This was The Wretched State I Had Drifted into. I was always doctoring, but without any lasting benefit, I could hard, ly have been worse If I had never used a drop of medicine. Finally I went to the Copeland Institute and they soon made a new man of me. My appetite returned, I gained In weight and tha catarrh left me. When I began treat- ment I could not hear my watch tick unless pressed close to the right ear; now I hear as well as any one. Consultation Frzz. The Dekum, Third TV. H. COPELAND, 31. D. J. OFFICE HOURS From A. M. M.j from 1 to S P. M. to ia " THE ' SALT OF SALTS." WmM KA&&&&& 3 Ei Warm Weather. . It can be enjoyed even in the heated dtyv Coot blood, an energetic system and the perfect health which comes from the daily use of Abbey's Sa-t make life enjoyable even on the hottest days. The regular user of a c y 3 Efferveseept Salt escapes the oppressive mugglness of the warm weather. Atbey's Salt is made from the salts ex tracted from the juices of fresh fruits and may be taken at any time. It makes a refreshing beverage and an invigorating, health-giving tonic. Abbey's Salt is a preventive of and cure for Sleeplessness, Loss of Appetite, Biliousness, Head ache, Constipation, Indigestion and similar com Tinf. Tt mfffVs the blood and clears lie com- plesion. Sold by most druggists, of 25c, 50c. and $1 per Th Abbey Eilereiccnt Sail Co 9-15 Booklet fret on. reqzesL nWirwi!nwe ''THOUGHTLESS FOLKS HAVE THE HARDEST WORK, BUT QUICK-WITTED PEOPLE USE 3SbL f EPK j&Z&s. Judge J. W. Hughes, of San Diego. Cal.. 1 who has been 111 of cerebral meningitis at the Garfield Hospital for about a week, died at C o'clock this evening. A brother-in-law was with him during his last hours. Photographers Convention. MILWAUKEE, July 23. The delegates to the National Photographers' Associa tion convention today listened to an able THE SEASON Opportuniites of Summer to the Deaf. It has been seen, even during the in clement and unfriendly influence of the severe Winter weather, and the change able weather of Spring and Fall, how this treatment, even against the influences of the climate and weather, restores the lost hearing to those of all ages, and regard less of the original cause. As Is well known. In Southern climates deafness la not nearly so prevalent as In the North. The reason for this Is that in a mild climate the Inflammation which closes the Eustachian Tube, thus causing deafness. Is subdued more easily. So. from now on Doctor Copeland's treatment will have the wonderful benefits of Nature's help, Instead of the trying Influences of her opposition, as It has had during the harsh Winter and Spring months. During the Winter and early Spring the influence of the wonderful medication finds con stant opposition to Its work In opening up the inflamed and exposed passages lead ing from the throat to the inner ear. Hence, one month of treatment during the Summer Is worth at least two month.3 In the Winter. DISCHARGING EARS AND DEAFNESS Mrs. M. Donthlt, PostofHce address Portland: Many years ago I had diph theria and since that time have been troubled with my ears. There was a con stant discharge from both ears. Some times It was merely a little watery dis charge: at other times it was thick and foul. I had sharp, shooting pains through the ears, and a terrible Itching. At times this would nearly set me wild. The eara were dry and scaly. My hearing was very dull. I could not understand the common tones of the voice. At church I could not hear what the minister said unless I was right up in front. I could not hear the clock tick except when close up to It. There was a continual buzzing and roaring in my head and a atopped-up feeling. Under the treatment given me at the Copeland Institute my ears healed and my hearing returned. I will gladly answer any letters, for I am always pleased to recommend the treatment that has done so much for me. HOME TREATMENT. Doctor Copeland requests all who aro ailing, all who feel a gradual weakaning or all who realize that their health Is be ing undermined by some unknown com plaint, to cut out this slip, mark the questions that apply to your case and he will diagnose your case for you. "Is your nose stopped up?" "Do you sleep with mouth wide )pen?" "Is there pain in front of head?" "Is your throat dry or sore?" "Have you a bad taste in the morning?" "Do you cough?" "Do you cough worse at night?" "Is your tongue coated?" "Is your appetlto falling?" "Is there palu after eating?" "Are you light-headed?" "When you get up suddenly are you dizzy?" "Do you have hot flashes?" "Do you have liver marks?" "Do your kidneys trouble you?" "Do you have pain In back or under shoulder-blades?" "Do you wake up tired and out of sorts?" "Are you losing flesh?" "Is your strength falling?" 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"Your :-alt worfci. like a charm 1 1 een:s to be lust wh-t has always been wanting, cooling and refrehing end net nauseating in any par ticular. I shall ucrr be without it in my office." W.C. Dulmaoe, M.D. & Skuwfield, Mass., January 35, icoo. "I can traly sny that Abbey's Salt is the best preparation of the kind I have ever used and shall continue to use it in ray practice." Da-KaNEST K.PA2KEX. sent by mail. bottle. S 1570 AsatraT Avenue, EVANSTON. IlX., January 5. 1900. "Your Saltisa very su perior article. Am well pleased with it. Bottle waters no comparison." Dk. War. B. Maitx. liorray St., N. Y. g: S n discussion by B. J. Falk on"The Copy right Question of Today," and a lecture by Professor Griffiths on "Topics of In terest and Value to Photographic People Generally." A committee on nominations was named and reports of officers re ceived. Buffalo and Detroit are in the lead for the next convention. A resolu tion was adopted asking Congress to amend tho copyright statutes so as prop erly to protect all copyrighted photo graphs. . ( "Is your nose stopped up?" ( 3