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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-16

Mr.. Buyer-Mr Green, there seems
to be something the matter with the
horse l bought Of you yesterday. He
coughs and wheezes distressingly, and
l think perhaps ne is windbrokea
What would you advise me to do?
Jay Green (promptly)-Sell him as
quickly as you can; jes' like I did
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-16
UNIQUE.

Sally Gay-Gladys Beautiful is so
Originate
Dolly Swift-How so?
Sally Gay-Why, she tainted last
night when no one was looking at
her!-Puck.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-16

ct looks kinder queer, Malindy,'
said the new millionaire to his wife
after the guest had departed, that the
count wouldn't take off his coat al
dinner, like the rest of us, don't it,"
Maybe he didn't have no shirt,
suggested the lady. Eve seen fellers
fixed up thataway in the shows"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-16

Fayne Moore is considering prop
New York and go on the stage.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-27
THREE ISSUES, SAYS BRYAN
MONEY, TRUST AND PHILIPPINE
QUESTIONS ARE UP.
He Has No Intention of Sighting
Any One of Them and VIII
Discuss All in Speeches.

Austin, Texas, December 26.--Today Mr..
W. ]. Bryan's attention was called TO the
dispatch from Washington In the Asso-
ciated Press report TO the effect thai he
had written Congressman DAILY OF New
Jersey that he would make some speeches
in the East discussing trusts and imperial
ism. and he was asked as 10 whether said
report was correct and whether 1t indi-
Gated an intention of abandoning the sill
yer question.
He replied; "COngressninn Daily has
probably been mtsquoted. 1 expect
10 make several speeches in the
East, but j expect TO discuss the
money question along with other
questions. There are three ques-
lions now prominently before the
money question, the
trust question and the Philippine
Whenever I make "a poll
teal speech discuss all three ques-
lions"
Mr.. Bryan leaves here Saturday for his
trip to Lincoln, Omaha, Kansas City and
Chicago and thence to the East. He Will
be gone about one month.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-27
-
THE TIMES WARNS.

Seizure Of DeIagoa bay May CAUSE
More Trouble.
The Times in II special article dis
cussing the international law as
poets of Boer importntious through
DcIagon bay says ; "Were we 10
adopt, either with or without tho
consent of Portugal. the drnsti"
measures which are so airiIy sug-
gested in some quarters. we might
lind ourselves suddenly cOnfroted
with international complications
far more serious and injurious TO
the successful prosecution of the
south African war than the evils of
which 1T was sought TO secure an
abatement"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-27
FROM NEW ORLEANS.
Beers Get Supplies Through a south
ern Port

ern Port.
New Orleans, December 26-The British
consul here is authority for the statement
that New Orleans has been one of the
chief ports used by Boer agents for secur-
ing supplies for use in the Transvaal and
that British ships have been used largely
in their shipment. Corn, 1t seems, has
been one of the principal staples bought
for the purpose ard was bought and
shipped away from this port without ere
ating either comment or suspicion The
British authorities. however. appear 10
have been possessed Of more or less in
formation on the subject for some time,
but have been powerless to stop the ship
ments. The plan, TIE British consul says,
has beeu to ship the grain and other sup
plies from New Orleans to Rotterdam and
there re-ship 10 ports from which the
Transvaal could be reached. British ships
were used TO carry the supplies as far as
Rotterdam. Investigation here tonight re
vealed the fact that the quantity Of corn
shipped from New Orleans to Rotterdam
this season has been in excess Of 100000
bushels, while the legitimate trade has
never required more than 100000 bushels
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-27
THE LOWELL COMPANIES.
Assignment of Well Known Sporting
Goods Houses.

LOCUS uoUres'
Boston. Mass. December 26-The John
p. Lowell Arms company and the John r..
Lowell company allied firms. manufac-
turers OF sporting goods of all kinds, made
an assignment today for the benefit OF
creditors The firms were heavily indebted
to tho Globe National bank, which was
last week placed In charge of temporary
receiver, and this institution, or rather Its
former president, has been represented IN
the business by c. w. Norcross, who Is
said to have virtually managed the con-
Germ for more than year past in the IN
terests of the bank.
Ii Is stated that the merchandise bills
contracted by the company have been paid
as promptly as those OF most business
houses so that the manufacturers who
have supplied them with goods are not
large creditors, the bulk of the indebted
ness being to banks who have discounted
the company's paper.
Charles p. Barnes. Jr,. one OF the as
signees, said tonight: The assignees are
unable to give any estimate yet as to the
assets and liabilities and probably Will
not be able TO do SO for some days,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-27
THE BoER RESERVE.
They Have Skilled Men In Waiting
Mt Pretoria.

They Have Skilled Men In Waiting
Mt Pretoria.
London, December 27.-The Capetown
correspondent of the Daily News, tele-
graphing Wednesday, December 20, says
Lord Methucn understand. intends TO
remain at Modder river about three weeks
longer. From Boer sources hitherto sin !,
gularly well informed learn that there
are 5000 European officers and men skilled
In modern artillery tactics, particularly
artillery. now in Pretoria. as a reserve.
our administrative official in the Cape
service, who has Just returned from Off
cial relieving duty In the Dutch district,
says the news Of the British reverses has
been received with great JOY even in To-
calities where there Is no open revolt"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-27
ri,ipinos Driven BACK.

Manila. Decenber ~. s;25 q. m.--Gen-
eral Santa Anna with q force Of insur-
gents estimated at 800 attacked the gar
rlson at subig Bay yesterday 4 body q
marines were sent from plolgapo 70 Fein'
force the garrison and the Fiiipinos Nere
driven back, several being killed There
we're no casualties on the American eido
company 81 the Forty-sixth' ipfahlgys
together With contingent Of maripee. ~
been sent from Manila 70 gein(ofce ~
subig garrlsaA stu furths. ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-27
BRITISH NAVAL GUNS
Command the whole BOer POsittOn
at N0dder River.


Modder River, Cape Colony. December
2O.-The British naval guns command thf
whole Boer position and particularly the
exact range OF every stone and bush, They
frequently place shells with good adyan-
tage in the midst of groups OF Bosrs:
Burghers are reported TO be returning
home for Christmas Recent arrivals
from Jacobsdal report that notwithstand-
ing the Boer success the Free staters do
not expect ultimate victory. They COM
plain OF the overbearing conduct OF Gem
eraI Cronje's men. who are alleged TO be
better fed and posted in the safest posi-
tions.
The Transvaaiers do not conceal their
suspicion Of the possible detection of the
Free staters ard threaten to shoot them at
the least sign Of wavering. The Ffes
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-27
RECRUITING IN ARKANSAS.
Twelve Men Have volunteered to CO
to SOmih Africn.

Twelve Men Have volunteered to G'
to South Africa.
Little Rock, Ark, December 26.-Ihe
Gazette tomorrow will say: j. II. Rowan
an electrician of Buffalo, N. Y, and j. @
Sellers of New Orleans are here to form
company OF forty eight men to 80 to
South Africa and aid the Beers. Twelve
men have so far enlisted and the full
number can easily be procured, Rowan
gays, when arrangements are perfected to
transport them to the Transvaal Both
men saw service In the Spanish American
war, Rowan In the Seventy first New York
and Sellers in the Second Louisiana.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-27
QUEENS CHRISTMAS TREE.
Wnny Presents Were Distributed
From II.

London, December 26.--The wives and
families OF the Guards Reserylsts from
Windsor now serving In South Africa, as
sembled at St. Georges hall. Windsor, this
afternoon TO participate in the queen
Christmas tree celebration. Queen Vic
toria. the duke and duchess OF connaught
Princess Henry OF Battenberg, the duchess
of Albany and others OF the royal family
were present. The tree. which was twea-
ty-Gve feet high. was illuminated with
electric lights and covered with gifts
which the members OF the household dis
tributed after bountifnl tea The queen
eyinced the greatest interest in the fes-
tivities.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-27
Iron work. and saw min burned

Augusta. Ga. December 20. The saw
mill Of the Perkins Manufacturing COM
pany and the Georgia iron works. owned
by the Perkins Manufacturing company
were destroyed by fire tonight The loss
is $4,000. It was only owing to the abb
sence OF wind that many nearby frame
dwellings wore not swept away.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-27
WEATHER INFORMATION.
Probabilities.

500, December 26.--East Texas
4 vss 'sasy' colder in northern portion;
l,vv vuss ,ea.y in south portion with prob
Il TX ~. lfosts In the interior
b risf, rair Wednesday; colder We'd
!, Twsoe winds. pO' ''oh' thursday
Ns'is0-Fair Wednesday; colder in
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-27

northern portion; colder Wednesday in south
portion, Thursday fair, northerly winds.
Oklahoma and Indian Territories-Fair We'd
nesday and Thursday; north to east winds
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-27
The Boer. gave Thanks.

Pretoria, Monday. December H--Gen-
erai Joubert has returned 10 the front to-
day. There were special services yester-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-27

Staters are said to regard subsection TO
the Transval as more to be feared than
subsection to Great Britain.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-27

day In the different hangers as Thanks
giving for the victories OF Colenso, Storm
burg and Modder river.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-27
nRVEp WAR ITEMS.

New York. December 26 "A special
from Rome says MeneIik OF hbyasinip has
nearly completed arrangements for send
ing 100000 men TO attack the British
troops in the soudan. Italy is said to
have agreed TO stop him.
Durham. Tuesday, December 19.--The
Norwegian bark Regina, from Java, load
ed with stretchers and railway sleepers,
has been captured near Delegoa bay and
brought here by the British secondclas5
cruiser Forte.
London, December 26.-Mr. Lionel Wal
ter Rothschild, eldest son OF Baron Roths-
child and the latter's heir mas volunteered
for service In South Africa.
New York. December 90 President
Guggenheimer OF the city council ruled
out of order a resolution expressing sym
pathy of the aldermen with the Beers.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-27
NO PROTEST,
Taunccforte Discussed 1t With Sec
re1,IrN HnH.

Washington. December 26.-The British
ambassador. Lord Pauncefote, has made
no protest to the authorities relative "a
the reported organized movements in va
rious parts of the country in behalf of tho
Beers. including the alleged Fenian move
ment although these matters were sub
1ects OF discussion between Secretary Hay
and the ambassador as late az this after
noon.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-27

Observations taken by the United States
weather bureau at all stations at s p. m.
YESTERDAY 18th meridian time:
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-11-11
DUBOIS FOR BRYAN

Ex-United States Senator F. d. Du-
bois of Idaho is in this city, II
haven't a doubt that Bryan will be
minated by the Democrats next
year." Said Mr., Dubois last night,
and l think he will be elected. AL
though l consider myself as good a
Republican as l ever was, | intend to
support Mr.. Bryan next year, as
did in 90. The Democrats will not
retire the money question from the
front place in their platform. 1t
would be suicidal for them to do it.
and they know it. Some few of the
time-serving leaders who are still uu-
der the influence of Whitney and
German weuld like to shelve the
money question, but the people won't
let them.
In Idaho we are opposed to impel-
ialism. We don't want a costly stand
ing army that may become a menace
to eur liberties. We believe tina, the
Filipinos ought to have the right to
govern themselves, and You can't
fad any sentiment in the far North
west in favor of the road agent policy
of the Administration in the Philip
pines. "-Examiuer.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-11-11
A TACTICAL

Had the Democrats fused on Jones
in Ohio and ran him for Governor he
would have been elected and McKin-
ley's policy would have been downed
in his own Sta e. 1t was a tactical
blunder Of the worst sort to have al
lowed three gubernatienal tickets in
the field in Ohio.
Bryan had the management of the
fight in Nebraska and he fused all
the opposition to the Administration
with the splendid results which
showed themselves in the big major-
ity of last Tuesday. Ohio could have
been swung into the anti-Mckinley
column by similar tactics.
McLeSn, the Democratic Candi ate
is easily worth ten mill ons. The
Democracy makes a mistake when it
puts multi millionaires on its tickets.
The millionaire candidates belong
to the Republican party, .the natural
ally of the trust and combines.
Jones, the Independent candidate, who
polled a hundred thousand votes, is
a wealthy man but he works his bus
iress on the co operative system and
divides his profits with the employees
Another feature Of the fight was that
it was understood among McLean's
friends that if he carried Ohio he was
likely to be an aspirant for the Dem
ocratic nomination for the Presidency.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-11-11

unable to become pregnant; but since l have used it nv
health is much improved, and have a big baby boy, the ioy
and pride of our home"
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-11-11

New York is going wild v prize
fghting-beg pardon, limited round
contests-and in consequence Nevada
has to tear down its pavilion and go
out Of the business, III order to give
the effete residents Of the Empire
State a chance to enjoy the sport.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-11-11

writing to Mrs. Plnkham at Lynn, Mass.
Mrs. CORA gibson, Yates, Manistee
Co., Mich. writes:
DEAR MRS. PINKHAM-Two years ago
| began having such dull, heavy, drag
ging pains in my back, menses were pro-
fuse and painful and was troubled with
leucorrhea. l took patent medicines
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-11-11

a CAPABLE mother must be a healthy mother.
The experienced of maternity shouldn't be approached
without careful physical preparation.
Correct and practical counsel is what the expectant and would
be mother needs and THIS counsel she can secure without cost by
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-11-11

The Thaxter Drug Store carries
a fine line of toilet soaps, and all the
standard perfumes at S. F. prices.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-11-11
YOU TRY IT.

If Shiloh's Cough and Consumption Cure. which
is sold for the small price of IS cts, so cts. and
S1.00. does not cure, take the bottle back and We
will refund your money. Sold for over fifty years
on this guarantee. Price 25 cts. and so cts.
For sale at Nevada Drug Store.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-06
.glIlHhZ 2Dgg[leiyyguiGl
It's Wonderful How Quickly Deaf
ness Improves under Pneumo-'
Massage.


A prominent Church street merchant
tells how 1T CURED HIM OF CA
TARRH AND Deafness.
"Bong constant smoker was troubled
badly with CATARRH OF THE NOSE
AND THROAT, WHICH CAUSED MY
BREATH TO SMELL VERY BADLY
and NOSE ALWAYS STOPPED up so
that 1 could hardly breathe and when
sleeping would choke.
In the morning / awoke with A BIT
TER TASTE IN MY MOUTH. I WAS
ALL THE TIME HAWKING AND SPIT
ING. did nothing for the CATARRH
UNTIL MY HEARING BECAME AT
FECTED in my left ear. 1 COULD.
HEAR NOTHING WITH IT WHEN
USING THE PHONE. Several of my
employees having been cured by DIR.
FREY consulted him and after several
months treatment 1 FIND MYSELF EN-
TIRELY WELL AND MY HEARING AS
GOOD AS EVER.
A. A. sToLTz.
Member Of firm OF R. H, Stotz & Co..
Furniture Dealers. No. 1872 Church street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-06

Wars and rumors Of wars prevail,
and soon the whole armed world may
be at it. The chief belllgerents have
not chosen antagonists "of their sze:"
but 1t may not be long ere they will
have more to fight than they bargained
for. not only in Africa, but in Asia,
Europe and America. Why not? Not
understanding the international peace
conference at The Hague and Its de-
claration in favor of arbitration, we see
that war is still the supreme arbitra-
ment. maintained on as high grounds
as peace. and justified by the most
pious declarations and professions. If
Russia. after proposing general dis
armament, attacks England In India, it
may be n providentlaI diversion that
may save the liberty ana independence
OF the Transvaal, and If Germany puts
in an armed claim for n part of the
Philippines. 1t may cause even NIcKin-
ley to cease nrating of the higher des-
tiny which has made him an apostate
to human and American freedom.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-06
READY FOR THE HOLI DAYS.

y period of planning and gift-buying for
the holidays has begun. We arc ready
rs never before. A wIst, complete and
magnificent stock awaits you. Presents
10 send every member of the family-no
trouble to make a selection from such an
extensive assortment of Chamber Suits.
!arlor Suits, Dining Room Suits Library
Suits, Couches. Easy Chairs, Morris
Chairs. Rockers. Tables, Music Cabinets.
Taborettes. Odd Parlor Chairs, Mirrors,
PICTURES. Eascls. Screens. Sideboards.
China Presses. Book Casos, Desks, Hail
Stands. Folding Beds etc.
You have the benefit OF credit on any
thing required to furnish your home A
small amount down, the balance In
small weekly or monthly payments.
y visit through our large store will
more than repay you In many ways-giv-
ing you an idea what to buy. where to
buy and ut such prices that will please
you.
ALL GOODS MARKED IN PLAIN
FIGURES. AT THE VERY LOWEST
PRICES.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-06

If Pyramid Harbor Is ours, too, as we
have all along commended, why should
we yield 1t to England for other possess
sions of ours, so that England may de-
velop a menaclng naval strength on our
Pacific Coast? Shall we cringe and
surrender to the British Bully? No!
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-06

81 InSord erg to AVOID delays. on account of
spsfsohal absence letters and all cominu.
MEAT IONS asi for 81 Tho iVIRGIN1AN.PlLO
SHOULD not be addressed to any Individual
the office, but simply to
ThessSY1RGINIANAsA PILOT PUB
SHINGSCOMPANY.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-06

schooling because he has had to labor
from his earliest youth, Is no fool. nor
rogue as a rule-the fool or rogue be-
ing as much the exception there. among
white folks. as in any other class; and
oftenSt the poor and unschooled small
farmer of few acres is a model gem
tlcgman In all the best traits of true
manhood; and his children have the
highest, If notJthe daintiest. breeding.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-06

among other RI hts, that \ elections
should be free and that all citizens
should have equal Suffrage that no
one shall be taxed. = deprived sof prop
erty. or subjected to any law without
the consent; of the people, or OF their
chosen representatives; Ethat suspend
ing laws. or their execution, should
not be allowedi that in all criminal
cases the accused be confronted with
his accuser, that he may call evil
dence in his favor, and speedy trial
by an Impartial jury Of his neighDors;
that no man can be rlghtfully deprived
OF his liberty, except by the law Of
the land and the Judgment of his
peers; or that the freedom of the press
Is one Of the great bulwarks OF lib
erty, and can never be restrained but
by despotic government, and any
citizen may speak, write and publish
his sentiments on all subjects. being
responsible for the abuse Of that lib
erty; that q well-regulated militia,
composed of the body of the people
trained to arms. Is the proper. natural
and safe defence Of free State; that
standing armies. in time of peace.
should be avoided, as dangerous to lib
erty and that in all cases the military
should be under strict subordinasion
to, and governed by. the civil power"
Can Americans surrender any of
these rights? Or can they view with
patience, or without alarm, the en-
.croachments upon them by any branch
OF the State or Federal Government?
It is by the slow sapping and mining
Of one or more Of the governmental
departments that a free people are
gradually defrauded of their powers
and lose their rights; and Jefferson
warned us against the Federal judi
ciary as the most dangerous foe OF
popular sovereignty, steadily engaged
in the subterranean work of under
mining It. But this administration,
backed and urged by the money-power,
and growing militarism. Is already i'm
peral in its legislative, executive and
judicial usurpa lions and pretensions;
and If the people in 1900 are so pur-
blind to the threatening evils of the
SITUATION to elect Mckinley President
again, with a Republican Congress to
second him, the probabilities are that
he Will remain in power for life, with
no more elections allowed the epople.
IA frequent recurrence to funda-
mental principles" says our Bill of
Rights. can alone preserve free gov
eminent; and it proclaims again,
That all citizens of the State are
hereby declared to possess equal. civil,
and political rights and public privil-
eyes"
Alas, too many of us do not make a
frequent recurrence to fundamental
principles. Too many forget, or ignore,
them; while an apostate breed is
buslly reviving the Tory doctrines and
sentiments of those traitors to liberty,
government and independence who
sought favor with ropalty in the blood
and enslavement Of American patriots.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-06

~ lamployee. Of the virgtn.an-Pllot Pub
fishing Company Is authorized to contract
obllga ton lin the name Of the COM
3panys rorStog make purchases In the name
0fttheE same Eexcept upon orders signed by