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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-27
MILES SAYS IT'S SERIOUS.
Transvaal War May Involve Europe
in Com plica tions.

Philadelphia, Pa, Dee. 22.-Maj. Gen.
Nelson A. Miles, Capt. Wheeler, Capt.
Lewis and Judge Cultivate of the Unit
ed States ordnance board who arrived
here yesterday to witness test of a new
smokeless powder, today went to Mead
VILE Pa, to examine fifty new Wire
wound guns. Before leaving Gen. Miles,
in expressing his opinion regarding the
South African war, said:
1.-The struggle between the British and
Beers is a very serious war. There have
been some severe losses and | believe
there will be serious encounters before it
is ended. If the British are defeated it is
likely to involve Europe in serious COM
plications AS to the tactics of the con-
tepding armies, both seem to be pursuing
what is termed 'open-order' methods 1t
is a mistake to compare the tactics of
the Beers to those of our Indians. Their
tactics are the white mans tactics.
1.-THE outcome, of course, depends upon
the skill of the commanders. as it does
in every war. The Beers have been pre-
pairing for it for the last ten years In
view Of the circumstances, | do not think
their showing SO far is in the nature of
a surprise. They have had no difficulty
in procuring ammunition. The people in
the Transvaal are accustomed to the use
of powder in mining operations. There
they know how to manufacture cart
ridges Besides they had plenty of mon
ey to buy necessary war materials before
hand and store them away for use when
needed. To succeed in war is to get
ready before you commence hostilities."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-27
GLOBE BANK FAILURE.
Nervous Feeling Apparent in Bos-
ton Financial CirCles-Market
was Weak.

Boston. Mass, Dec. 22.-There was a
nervous feeling apparent in financial
quarters today before the opening of
business on account of the closing of the
Globe National bank.
AT the Globe bank today all the clerks
were busy when. thedregular hour for
opening came, but the doors remained
closed and a notice bearing the signature
of d. @. Wing, temporary receiver, gave
the reason. The stock market was ex-
pected to feel the disturbed conditions
most keenly, and many consultations
were held and some active work was
done in copper, circles before the ex-
change opened.
The galleries OF the Stock exchange
were crowded today when business be-
gan. The market was weak at the
opening. Trading was very animated
and violent fluctuations in Sugar were re-
corded Coppers were tritie weak,
Montana dropping ), but recovering half
the loss almost Immediately. United
States Oil dropped 2A, but rallied quick
ly. The market showed good support.
Receiver Wing and President H.. I'll.
Stevens of the Globe bank declined to
say anything about the situation today.
There was no unusual scene around the
customers who came to draw money for
Christmas were considerably upset by
the information that the bank was closed.
During the forenoon the National Shaw
NUT bank made public the following no
tice:
That there may be as little Inconvenience
as possible to the depositors of the GLOBE
National bank and others. the National
Shawmut bank offers to advance today TO
all depositors in the Globe bank against
their deposits 30 per cent. of the net amount
of the same.
New York, Dec. 22.-The correspond
ents in this city of the Globe National
bank of Boston. which yesterday went
into the hands of receiver, are the Bank
of NCrth America, the Hanover National,
and the National City bank. The most
of the Globe Nationals business was
transacted through the Bank of North
America There are small balances to
the Globe National banks credit in each
of these three banks.
The action of the National Shawmut
bank had an excellent effect in all cir
cles and within short time after it had
become known, except for feverish ten
dency in some transactions on the stock
exchange, the financial sections of the
city were as quiet as usual.
1t was learned in connection with the
Globe bank case today that of the 3d.,
100000 advanced by the Boston clearing
house to the bank last Saturday $500
has been repaid The nominal market
value of the securities given the clearing
house for the loan is S4,5OO,OOO.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-27
SMOKES A $40
CIGAR IN COURT.
Attorney n. G. Altizer of Sparta,
Rouses Chicago Judges Wrath
and Pays for 1t.

Chicago, Ill.,, Dec. 21.-Attorney III. G.
Altizer of the thriving town of Sparta,
Wis, pulled a cloud Of smoke from his
rustic lips toward the ceiling in Judge
DUNES courtroom yesterday and stopped
the wheels of justice temporarily.
''What do you mean by smoking IN this
court; don't you realize that this is a
temple of justice?' Numbered Judge
Dunno Step up here! Who are .you%'
The student of Blackstone from Sparta
was SO stunned, that an acquaintance was
forced to come to the rescue and inform
his honor that the offender was an attor-
ney.
1T seems incredible" continued Judge
Dunn, that a sworn officer of the court
should forget the respect that is due to
the tribunal. Are you accustomed to
smoke in court where you practice law"
Mr.. Altizer had so far regained his
composure as to- tell the judge that it
was considered the right thing in Sparta,
but" he FASTENED to add, Il certainly
had no intention of failing in respect to
this court"
Il am sorry" said the Judge. "But the
rule of this court is that there shall be no
smoking here. l fined juror S. for this
Otfense. and, as you are a member of the
bar, the offense is magnifed. Mr.. Clerk,
enter an order for a fine of So
The fine was paid and Mr.. AltiZer can
return to Sparta and tell how sensitive
Justice is in CHICAGO.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-27
YOUNG CHURCHILL SAFE.
Pursuit and Arrives at Della
goa Bay.

London, Dec. 22.-Lady Randolph
Churchill has received a cable dispatch
from her son, Winston Churchill, who
was captured by the Beers in Natal and
taken to Pretoria, and whose escape from
there was announced December 2, say
ing he had arrived safely at DelagOa bay.
\ war-office dispatch from Pieterma-
ritzburg, Natal, gives list Of casualties
Monday, December Is. Of Z men killed
and II wounded, all noncommissioned Of
ficers and men. The names of the regi-
ments concerned indicate hitherto I'M
recorded sortie from Ladysmith ON that
date.
There is no diminution of the volun-
teers. All kinds of offers are reaching
Lord Chesham who is to command the
mounted volunteer force. Members Of
the stock exchange have already prom
ised 100 horses from their stables, and an
offer of an Irish contingent Of 115 hunt
ing men was accepted this morning.
Prince Francis of Teck, younger brother
Of the Duchess of York. sailed for Cape
Town today, with detachment of the
Royal dragons.
Lord Salisbury and Gen. Roberts had
conference with the Queen at Wind
sor this afternoon.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-27

end was not far off. The family re-
manned close by the bedside all the fore
noon. The evangelist was almost free
from pain and occasionally he talked with
apparent ease. About the last words he
was heard to utter were: Il have al
ways been an ambitious man, not to lay
up wealth, but to find work to do
Just before y o'clock the watchers
saw that the end was approaching and
at exactly noon the great preacher passed
away.
Compelled to Return Home.
Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 22.-Dwight
T.. Moody, the evangelist, was stricken
with heart trouble in this city on Novem-
Der 16 last while holding revival meetings
at Convention hall. He was compelled
to give up his work here and on the day
following started for his home in the
East in the care Of physician.
1 Mr.. Moody probably addressed the
largest crowds during his stay here that
he ever faced The meetings began on
Sunday, November ~. The crowds were
immense, thousands of people filling the
hall afternoon and evening each day.
The strain upon Mr.. Moody was great.
day night, November 16, fully $4,000
people listening to an earnest appeal that
many stamped as one of the evangelist s
greatest efforts. He was stricken the
next morning at his hotel. but laughingly
declared he was all right and that he
would be able to preach that afternoon.
lie grew gradually worse. however, and
it was deemed best to start him for his
home the next day, although the phys-
clan stated Mr. Moody's condition was
not necessarily serious.
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was completed and dedicated within the
year. He preached each Sunday even
ing-preached from the shoulder. He
drew the largest Protestant congregation
in the city but one. People fought for
seats at his prayer meetings. The story
of his work caused his election as leader
in the National Young Mems Christian
association work. He went to Indianap-
oils to a convention in 1871. He was
dragging a prayer meeting along, under
the deadening influence of man who
was leading the singing. Sankey came
in. Some one knew him. There was a
call for him to handle the music. He
pulled the meeting out of the dumps.
Where do you IveT asked Moody of
Sankey at the end.
In Newcastle, Pa replied Sankey.
Il want you," from Moody, with no ex-
PLANTATION.
what for?'
''To help me in my work in Chicago"
Il can't leave my business said San
key in plea.
'.You must I have been looking for
you for eight years You must give UP
your business and come to Chicago with
me-"
Sankey's Singing.
Sankey came His singing shocked a
good many Of the preachers, but it car
ried the day. Moody and Sankey worked
year in Chicago and in 1872 sailed for
Liverpool. They began at Edinburgh,
and concluded the work in 1875 by the re-
markable thirty days meeting i'll Lon
don. There had never been anything
like it in Scotland or England.
Conservatism melted in the presence
of enthusiasm. Criticism changed to
ardent admiration. Prof. Drummond
wrote that Scotland would not be what it
is today had it missed the year Of Moody
and Sankey. There are today in all
parts of the United Kingdom buildings,
institutions and philanthropies which
bear their names. They came to Amer
lea after this tour and held great meet
ings in all the large cities. They were
possessed of amazing strength and phys
ical endurance. They never dreamed of
WEAKNESS and were constantly at work
for score of years. ygG osi:'rf%E
The Moody homestead is in Mortified.
He has made the town, with its semina-
ries and institutions. He founded some
and raised the money for all of them. He
was married in 1862 to Miss Emma G..
Revell, a Chicago girl. She was a helper
in his mission Sunday school. One
daughter is the wife of A. 2. Fit, who
is secretary to Mr.. Moody; the other
daughter is in the seminary, and the son
is an evangelist, like his father.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-27
Patents to Inventors.

Messrs. Benedict & Morsell, solicitors
of patents, Old Insurance building, Mil
waukee, report patents issued to West
ern inventors December II as follows:
II. W. Boiens, PIT. Washington, Wis.
chair; E. f. Braisher. H. NJ. Foulk, Osh-
kosh, Wis, upholstering device; G. H. Bres-
ser. Burlington, Ia, horseeshoe;. J. E. Briel-
Mary J. Cross, Dewitt. Ia, fruit-gatherer;
T. D. Gates, Albion, Neb., stove; A. Glenn,
Scranton, Ia, stock waterer; A. r. Head,
Aurorayille, Wis, expansion-drill; Fl. II.
Houghland, Neigh, Neb.. air-accumuator;
o. J: jerks and T. NJ Hines, Merrill, Wis,
window brace and fastener; NJ. M. johnson,
Clay Center, Neb.. folding-brooder; Ole
ing, transporting and discharging material,
=. r. Jones, Milan, Kas., combination tool;
); II; Ludlow, Franklin, Neb., harrow; w.
Z. Schaefer, Menominee, Wis, basket
making machine; f. B. Sweet, Lawrence,
Kas., SuSpenders
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-27
Consul Hay Arrives in London.
WILL NOT MAKE PEACE.
England in No Mood to Accept Inter
vention al Present.

New York, Dec; pa dispatch to the
Herald from Paris says: Many French
journals continue to cling to the idea that
England would make peace, and that
there is possibility Of intervention by
some power. But the leading statesmen
do not share this view The opinions of
the latter are well reflected in this con-
yersation, which was had with Mr.. Ri
bot, deputy, former minister of foreign
affairs, and premier:
1.-The idea of intervention by European
or other nations in the Transvaal war
would be the last thing to present itself
to my mind. The thing is impossible,
considering all the circumstances, not,
however because the powers 90 not wish
to do So Any one Of them would be
willing, if its intervention were likely to
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-27
Mice as Pets.

An imported mouse is an entirely diff
ferent creature from the pestiferous ro-
dent which is the horror of housewives
and the despair of grain dealers. The i'm
ported animals nave the most exquisite
colors; white midgets that are lively re-
production of the frosted bonbons the
little ones love; grays, fawns. fascinating
browns. blues. blacks and French reds
Then there were piebald mice in every
conceivable tint, with eyes like jewels
and coats as glossy as a silk hat. They
have as~s like tiny tissue paper cornu-
copias, and they dart about like comets
keeping important engagements Balti
more News
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-27
SKETCH OF HIS
Incidents of Remarkable Career
Reuuu in Poverty.

Begun in Poverty.
Dwight Lyman Moody was born Feb
ruary 5, 1887, at Mortified, Mass,
which was likewise the place of his
death. The story of his early life runs
along through poverty, hard work, hum
ger. into prOSalc trade and finally to the
position of the worlds leading evangelist.
He had but limited educational facilities
and worked on farm until 1854, moving
to Chicago in 1856. He subsequently
engaged in missionary work and built up
a Sunday school of more than 1000 chill
dren. In conjunction with Ira d. Sankey
he held revival meetings all over the
United States and Great Britain. Since
then he has been continuously in evangel-
ical work.
1t was not expected until yesterday by
immediate circle of friends, that death
would be the result Sof his illness. The
cause of death was general breaking
down, due to overwork. Mr.. Moody's
heart had been weak for long time and
exertiOns put forth in connection with
meetings in the West last month, brought
on collapse from which he failed to
rally.
Founded a Mission.
In the earlier years Of his evangelical
work Mr.. Moody founded mission in
building. 1t stood in what is called Lit
tie HELL" in Market street He went
into the streets and picked up class of
eighteen boys to begin with There was
not a pair Of shoes in the lot. He put
the school into a fright as he filed in
with his collection and he would laugh
as he thought of the roll of names that
the youngsters gave him to hand to the
secretary.
Mr. Moody became tbn central fouro in
the Young Mems Christian association of
Chicago at its organization in 1857. He
established the monday prayer meeting,
which was a wonder SO long as the reviv-
al spirit of that year lasted. The at
tendance began to lag. Moody started
out to drag people in. 1t soon happened
that there was not room enough for the
congregation at noon, and larger place
was necessary. He had bought a pony
There are many left who remember him
riding about the streets on this dwarf
horse, looking for men to come to his
prayer meeting and keeping an eye on his
recruits in the bad districts. He Spent
every cent he had saved. The associa
ton rooms were in the back of the First
Methodist church block. He lived in
them. He made his bed from the benches
and dined from crackers and cheese
which he brought home in a sack.
A National Reputation.
Moody could speak more and pray more
in three minutes than any other living
man. 1t was this feature that gave his
in demand everywhere He was getting
Il name all over the country when the
association building burned to the ground.
This made new work for him. tle stood
with others over the hot ashes and start
ed subscription for a new hall, which
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-27
ON THE WAY HOME.
Bodies of Maine Victims on Board
the Batt1eship Texas.

Havana. Dec. 21.-The removal of the
dead of the Maine was not accompanied
by any ceremonies over the bodies as
newly coffined, they were placed in the
mortuary chapel of the cemetery until all
was completed. At 10 o'clock last night
ten wagons formed procession carry
ing 151 collins to the Machine wharf,
passing through unfrequented streets
The bodies reached the wharf at II 30
under 9 strong guard from the battleship
Texas, were placed aboard two steam
lighters before daylight, and were taken
to the warship at a. m.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-27
CARRIES ABOUT $51,OOO,OOo.
Urgent Deficiency Appropriation Bill
Nearly Completed.

Washington, d. c., Dec. 22.-The
urgent deficiency appropriation BILL the
first Of the important supply bills for the
government expenses, is practically made
up, and the total will amount to about
S51 100000. The items have already
been sent in by the several departments,
and these are being put together so that
the appropriation committee will be able
to submit the bill to the House soon
after it assemblies. OF this amount $45,-
1881 is asked for the war department.
and So, 143, 740 for the navy department.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-27
An OLD So Note

August Beck OF A Garrison lane
While examining number of old papers
that belonged to his father, came across
a curiosity of much interest in the shape
OF y currency note issued at Annapo-
lis, Nd, August IA, 1776, redeemahje
at the value of 0 shillings sterling. either
in silver or gold. On the reverse of the
note is printed the seal of Maryland and
the figures denoting the denomination. It
is printed on heavy paper and is fairly
well reserved.-Baltimor News.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-27
White Star Liner Oceanic Detained
by a Dense Fog.

Liverpool, Dec. 21.-The White Star
liner Oceanic, from New York December
Is, arrived here at 2 o'clock this morn
ing. The Oceanic, which was reported
overdue, was only about sixteen hours
behind her best record. The anxiety for
her probably arose from the big liner
not having called at Queenstown as usu-
al. The Oceanic did not stop at Queens
town on account of Il dense fog which
prevailed when Daunt's rock was
reached.
New York, Dec 21-There were
about $50 cabin passengers ON board the
Oceanic, including the Duke of Manches-
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony j. DreXel A.
w. Dingwall of Milwaukee, Jacob Lifts
general manager
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-27

be accepted, and no nation could wear
brighter political feather in it's cap.
But at the present time England is in
no mood to accept intervention. Her rea-
sons we can perfectly well understand
England feels that il there ever was a
moment when she could not permit a
compromise, this is the momen-. To tell
the truth, all the other powers know it,
too, hence it is absolutely hopeless to talk
of intervention, and there is little sin
certify in those continental politicians sug-
costing or advocating it."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-27
REBEL FORCES DEFEATED.

Government Troops IN venezuela
Victorious Over. Hernandez.
New York, Dec. 22.-The Herald's cor
respondent at Colon reports that official
advices have been received from Vene-
zuela that the government troops in that
republic completely defeated the rebel
forces under Gen. Hernandez on Deem
Der A.
Gen. Hernandez fled 1t is believed
that many prisoners were taken and that
a large quantity of ammunition was
seized. Port Maracaibo has been off,
cially declared open to commerce and the
Venezuelan revolution is considered at
an end. It is expected that Gen. Her.
nandez will probably be captured soon''
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-27
CONVENT DESTROYED.
Ancient Structure Erected at George
town, d. c. in 1899.

Washington, d. c., Dec. 22.-The old
building and the dormitories of the
Georgetown convent were destroyed by
fire today. Loss, $4,000.
The Convent of the Nuns of the Vista
ton at Thirty fifth and streets, found
ed in 1899. is the mother community
of the order in the United States. A
daughter of Gen. Scott, religieuse of
the order, was buried in the vault of the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-27

The WEEKLY WISCONSIN is so well
known as family newspaper that any ex-
tended comment on it's high standing as u
household journal is unnecessary. 1t still
continues to be the newspaper for the home
and is edited with the same care as in the
past
FARM AND HOME is published semi
monthly, thus giving you "a numbers a year,
the whole making a volume of over 500
pages. teeming with all the latest and most
reliable information that experience and
science can supply.
The "EvEN1NG WISCONSIN HANDY
DICTIONARY is book of 248 pages, 3lA
x6 inches in size, with red edges and rOnnd
corners. Two hundred pages are devoted to
the Dictionary, the balance of the book
containing the Homestead and Exemption
Spanish American War TAX; French Words
in Common Use: Helps in Case of Acct
dents: Special Poisons and Antidotes: Table
of Weights and Measures: Brief Cooking
the family.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-27
Fen Asleep on Railro,d Track.

Negaunee, Mich, Dec. 22.-Richarl
Carlson. miner, fell asleep on the rail-
road track near Queen mine, while in
toxicated and a switch engine ran over
and killed him.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-27

Among the English common people
Christmas is lucky when it falls on Sun
day and unlucky when Saturday is the
day Of the nativity.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-27
Saws Mines Are Safe.

Asked regarding the safety of the
mines, DIR. Leyds said: '"The mines have
been intrusted to safe and loyal hands.
President Kruger has set troops and po-
lice to guard the property, and after an
honorable peace the owners of the proper
ty will find their property the more IN
tact, according as the war is of shorter
duration. Police are guarding the mines,
but that is all. The mines themselves
are left to take care of themselves"
If eventually Transvaal territory were
to be invaded, DR.. Leyds said he did
not know what would happen. The
troops and police would have something
else to do besides guard the mines. No
one could answer for the risks of war.
Strategy had necessities superior to pri-
yate property.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-27

In many parts Of Russia Christmas
cakes are made IN the shape of a cross.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-27

Try ''MB" Flavoring Extracts. Ask
your grocer. Beware of substitutes.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-27

Rheude's Business College and Me.
chanical Drawing School, Milwaukee.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-27
TRAN SVAAL AGENT TALKS.
Z light Will Assured1y Win the Day in
South Africa.

Paris, Dec 22.-The Matin has an in
terview with DR.. Leyds, the representa-
tive of the Transvaal in Europe. DR..
Leyds says that even the most incredu-
lous are now beginning to think right
will win the day in South Africa, and
that even England seems to be losing her
illusions on the subject.
STILL continued DR.. Leyds, 81 am
glad to repeat especially after our series
of victories, that we shall always be
ready to listen to proposals of peace, pro-
vided they are equitable"
DR.. Leyds complains bitterly that he
can only correspond with Pretoria by let
ter. adding that the British cable censor
ship is 4 fragrant abuse of her monopoly.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-27

You get pretty souvenir free if you send
your, address to Ambrosia Chloe. Co., Mil
waukee. Write today