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Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-22
A GOVERNMENT JOB.
1t Very Often Saps the Energy of II
Holder.

1t Very Often Saps the Energy of Its
Holder.
The narcotic effect of government
employment is notorious, explains an
Eastern newspaper writer but, as in
other cases, the victim of the sedative
habit does not believe and cannot real
lie its power until it is too late.
There is certain fascination to the
old and hardened to watch the young
struggle against their fate. The same
sensa tons may be secured by observ-
ing the operations on sheet of fly
paper. The victim is foot loose" and
Is looking around for favorable open
ing. In the meantime 1t seems desir-
able to have some temporary Judgment
-standing-room, as It were-until the
delayed opening appears. So the fly
steps into the soft Government stick
UNI. At first it does not seem so bad.
and 1t is only when he feels his feet
sinking that he decides to quit. But
this he finds 1t not so easy. He pauSes
and begins to cast about for a little
leverage or a way to wade out. In the
operation he tangles up another men,
Der or two. By this time he suspects
that the danger is serious and buZZeS
| frantically. The result Is the same,
and while he is resting from the exer-
ton he tangles up one wing. The other
waves for a while, the emblem of a
disappointed and hopeless ambition,
now and then buzzing about the time
to come when he will quit the Gov
eminent fly paper and enter business
or profession. Then he rents a larger
house and his wife takes a few friends
to board. His body is submerged in
| the Government glue and he Is In the
Government service for life.
AS Secretary Of the Civil Service
| Commission Mr.. Doyle has had Oppor-
tunity to observe the number of Gov
eminent employees who leave the ser
vice for other occupations and then re-
turn to It, "A few years ago." said
Mr.. Doyle, my attention was called to
man by the excellence Of the exami-
nation which he passed. He secured
the place, but after year or 80 he re-
signed He had saved money and was
going to Yale College. After four years
heard he had graduated and was
studying law. Then l heard he had
been admitted and had gone to New
York to practice. And just the other
day." he continued, 1.-The man came In
and made application to take the ex-
animation for his old place In the de-
partment"
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-22
Gold, in the Philippines.

1t Is said that there is not stream
rising In the mountains of LuzOn-and
the same Is true Of other Islands of the
Philippine grOup-which has not its
gold bearing. sands. The alluvial de-
posits of the precious metal have been
garnered for many years, but no thor
ough exploration for gold at Its sources
In the mountains has ever been made,
because the Spaniards were unable to
conquer the tribes inhabiting the inte-
rior regions. Some of these tribes are
said to look upon the digging up Of the
earth as a sacrilege, and they will not
seek gold in that way, nor permit Others
to do 1t, lest the wrath Of the gods
should grow hot against them.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-22
pert chemist. who lived in fine house

pert chemist, who lived In fine house
on Huron street.
When the Haymarket riots occurred
She was only II years old. and fell in
love with Spies when she saw him at
the preliminary hearing. She became 4
constant visitor to the courtroom, al
ways elegantly dressed. She made no
secret Of her infatuation, sending flow
crs and meals from expensive restau-
rants to the jail. Her parents made
no effort to break off the attachment
When Spies asked her to marry him
she consented, but the sheriff inter-
fered. 1t was then decided to use
proxy, and Miss Van Zandt was mar
ried to Chris Spies, acting for his
brother. The girl continued her visits
to the Jail. and used every endeavor
to save her proxy husbands life. For
long time after the. anarchists death
Miss Van Zandt shut herself up in her
home on Huron street. and denied her.
self to all callers. She had a marble
bust Of Spies made.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-22
ion suit!'

Uncle 'Zek'el Wetson was accustomed
to seeing good-sized squares Of cup.
cake or gingerbread on the supper
table, and when he had his first plate
of ice cream in a city restaurant he
looked with some disfayOr upon the
macaroons and small sponge drops
which accompanied it.
How do you like it?' asked his niece,
who was doing the honors of the city
for her uncle.
THE ice-cream Is first-rate," and
Uncle 'Zek'el. Il call it eXtry good;
but when you come to these things" he
added, lifting one of the sponge lady
fingers and surveying 1t doubtfully.
~ presume to say they're all right
enough what there Is ofem. but there
isn't enough Of 'em-just nothing but
cape and swallow
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-22
A GOVERN

HI
The narcotic
employment is nc
Eastern newspaper MIN
other cases, the victim of theS
habit does not believe and cannot resis
ize its power until it is too late.
There is certain fascination to the
old and hardened to watch the young
struggle against their fate. The same
sensations may be secured by observ-
ing the operations on a sheet of fly
paper. The victim is "fOot loose" and
is looking around for favorable open
ing. In the meantime 1t seems desir-
able to have some temporary Judgment
-standing-rOom, as 1t were--until the
delayed opening appears. So the fly
steps into the soft Government stick
UNI. At first 1t does not seem so bad
and it is only when he feels his feet
sinking that he decides to quit. But
this he finds 1t not so easy. He pauses
and begins to cast about for little
leverage or way to wade out. In the
operation he tangles up another mem
Der or two. BY this time he suspects
that the danger is serious and buzzes
frantlcally. The result Is the same,
and while he is resting from the exer-
ton he tangles up one wing. The other
/ waves for a while, the emblem of a
disappointed and hopeless ambition,
| now and then buzZing about the time
to come when he will quit the Gov
eminent fly paper and enter business
or profession. Then he rents larger
I house and his wife takes few friends
to board. His body is submerged in
the Government glue and he is in the
Government service for life.
AS Secretary Of the Civil Service
Commission Mr.. Doyle has had oppor-
tunity to observe the number Of Gov
eminent employees who leave the SER
vice for other occupatio and then re-
turn to it. "A few years ago." said
Mr.. Doyle, "my attention was called to
man by the excellence Of the exami-
nation which he passed. He secured
the place, but after year or so he re-
signed. He had saved money and was
going to Yale College. After four years
/ heard he had graduated and was
studying law. Then | heard he had
been admitted and had gone to New
York to practice. And just the other
day." he continued, 1.-The man came in
and made application to take the ex-
animation for his old place in the de-
partment."
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-22
Cruiser Sent to Venezuela.

New York, Dec l6.-A dispatch to the
Herald from Port of Spain, Trinidad
says:
The German cruiser Stosch has left here
for Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, upon the
urgent request of the German consul at
Caracas.
The cruiser will protect the interests OF
German. subjects, which the consul be-
lieves are in danger because of the dis
turbed state of affairs in Puerto Cabello
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-22
AGUINALDO is IN DISGRACE
His B0dyGuard Destroyed, He Is In
Hiding in Province of BeMguet.

bOuy DCbtEOy GU AAC 10 AHa
Hiding in Province of BeMguet.
Manila, Dec l4.-AIy information is that
Aguinaldo has disguised his individuality,
abandoned his troops and is in hiding III
the province of Benguet.
Cayan Surrendered.
Admiral Watson informs ME that the
province of Cayan surrendered .uncondi-
tionally to Captain McCalla, OF the New
ark, on the llth inst. All arms were sur
rendered.
Major Bachelor is 80 miles south OF
Apparri, his command being in good con-
dition. The navy will take supplies to
Batchelder. The surrender doubtless in
cludes the province of Isabella.
General Bates at Zamboango reports af-
fairs there as satisfactory. Nearly all the
rifles have been surrendered.
General Macarthur at Bayombong re-
ports that he holds as prisoner OF war
NIabini, the ablest OF insurgents and foun-
der of the late government.
OTIS,
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-22
STATE of Ohio. city of Toledo. Lucas Co. 8.

State OF Ohio. City OF Toledo. Lucas Co.. 30.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he is the
senior partner OF the firm of F. j. Cheney q
Co., delng business in the City OF Toledo, coun-
ty and state aforesaid, and that said firm will
for each and every case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by the use of Halls Catarrh Cure,
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn and subscribed to before me and sub
scrlbed in my presence, this 9Th day OF De-
,ember, A. d. 1886. A. w. GLEASON,
(Seal) Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
" the system. Send for testimonials, free.
+. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-22
Jubilee Among the Germans.

Berlin. Dec lS.-The German press and
people are jubilant over the news from
South Africa, and everywhere in the
streets people greet each other and offer
congratulations. Among the press com
ments tonight is that of the kreuz Zeit
ung, which says
1--WE, in Germany, do not wish Englan
to get off so cheaply. The more they are
humbled in the Boer war, and the more
completely their power in South Africa l.
broken, the better for us"
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-22
NINA VAN ZANDT.

Woman Who Was Married by Proxy to
August Spies, the Anarchist.
Nina Van Zandt, the woman who
was married by proxy to August Spies,
the anarchist. almost upon the eve of
his execution, is now Mrs. Stephen
Malato, wife Of a prominent Italian
politician Of Chicago, and has been liv-
ing quietly since her marriage, four
years ago. She now dismisses the esca-
pade of her proxy marriage to Spies
by saying: Il was foolish young girl
then" She Is the daughter of an ex-
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-22
A MOST IMPORTANT DECISION

Tide Lands in Alasa Are Not Subject
to Mineral Location.
Washington, Dec. l4-Commissioner
Hermann, of the general land office, has
just decided an important question gov
erning placer mining upon the beach on
Behring sea, off the coast of Alaska, at
and near Cape Nome.
The commissioner decides that tide
lands in the district of Alaska are not
public lands subject to disposal to
individuals under any existing laws of
the United States, and that the depart
ment has no statutory authority to make
concessions to individuals of any mining
rights pertaining to such tide lands.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-22
Boycott Is Endorsed.

Detroit, Dec. l6.-The Federation of
Labor has Endorsed the boycott of the
New York Sun.
The convention adopted resolutions de-
claring for the reduction of the stand
ing army to $4,000 men and also a reso-
luton providing for a special organizer
for the Pacific coast
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-22

State Senator Hayes of Missouri is
an uncompromising enemy Of football
and at the next legislative session will
introduce bill to prohibit the game
in his state. He is now collecting sta
tistics calculated to prove that the
sport is of such brutal character that
it should be prohibited.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-22

Congressman De Armond of Missouri
saws wood for exercise and declares
that many of his best speeches have
been formulated while engaged in that
exercise. His wife is described as zone
of the best politicians in Washington"
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-22

w. d. Howells tells story of Henry
James, who was praising the work OF
fellow author. you are very kind to
him." said a friend, for he says very
unpleasant things about your work"
All" said James, 1--WE may both of us
be wrong"
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-22
brooklyn Won the Race.

Washington, Dec. lS.-The Brooklyn
has arrived at Manila, winning easily the
long race from this country out which
she has been running with the New Or
leans. The New Orleans sailed from Sim
gapore today for Manila, so that she is
about four days behind the Brooklyn.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-22

]. E. Nissley, a wealthy citizen of
Topeka, agrees to pay 100 per cent on
deposits of more than $25 a year made
by the newsboys of the city named.
Savings banks there have agreed to fur
Their the scheme. Mr.. Nissley has for
years been active in the work of teach
ings newsboys and street waits gener
ally how to save money and acquire ele-
mentary education.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-22
Single Combine Continues.

Seattle, Dec. lS-The Washington Red
Cedar Single Manufacturers association
will be continued another year. This was
unanimously decided by rising vote at
a meeting attended by so members from
all parts of the state held here today.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-22

Judge w. c. Caldwell of the supreme
court of Tennessee and one of the best
known jurists in that section of the
country, has refused the presidency oil
the Cumberland university at Lebanon
Tenn, but will probably lecture on law
in that institution.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-22

Seasisckness is given as the cause of
death of Judge John r. Putnam of the
appellate division of the New York SUI
preme court, who died on a steamship
just outside of Hong Kong. The Judge
was on his way to Manila to visit his
son, soldier in our army,
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-22

What do people mean when they talk
about unhappiness? 1t Is not 80 much
unhappiness as Impotence that from
time to time possesses men. and then
they choose to call themselves miser-
able.-Goethe.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-22

In an article ON the admission of wo-
men to Cambridge degrees Miss Helen
Gladstone refers to the fact that no less
than six Cambridge colleges were
founded by women for the benefit of
men,
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-22

New York, Dec. IA dispatch to the
Tribune from London says:
The Mail publishes this morning evil
dences of Russia's activity at Ceuto and
at Tangiers and in Abyssinia, and urges
its readers to watch the movements OF
Russia and France and probably another
power in the event of any further reverses
to British troops in South Africa.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-22

Lieutenant Henry Cahill, who was a
member of the staff of General Gomez
of the Cuban army, has entered the law
school of Boston university, intending
to take the three years course.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-22

1t is no unusual thing for vessel
plying between japan and London to
carry 100000 fans as a single item Of
its cargo.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-22

Judge De Almond of Missouri is al
amateur gardener of no mean ability.
The garden Of his house in Butler, Mo-,
is one of the sights of the town, for it
IL filled with the rarest and most beau
tiful flowers that can be induced to
grow in that latitude.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-22
Pleasant, PaIatabIe, Potent.

Easy to buy, easy to take. easy in action cas-
In results-Cascarets Candy Cathartic idea
liver regulator and intestinal tonic. All drug
gists; l0c. Poe, soc.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-22

Samuel Gompers, president of the
American Federation of Labor, was ser
iously injured while bicycle riding at
Washington on the 18th, by being run
down by street car. 1t is feared that
he is hurt internally.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-22
Nebraska's New Senator.

Omaha, Dec. Ex-Governor Poynter has
appointed ex-senator Allen to fill the sena-
torial vacancy caused by the death Of
Senator Hayward.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-22

Piso's Cure for Consumption has saved
me large doctor bilis.-C. L. Baker, 4esS
Regent So, Philadelphia, Pa. Dec. 8, IS.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-22

VITALITY low, debllItated or exhausted cured
by DR.. Klne's Invgorating Tonic. FREE 81
Trial Bottle containing Weeks treatment DR..
Kline's Institute, 93l Arch ST., Philadelphia,
Founded 1871.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-22
WOMAN'S BLESSING.

Preventive the greatest antiseptc and
germcde known. Will cure all female
troubles. Positive, safe and certain NO
woman safe without It, Mail orders
promptly filed, $l.OO "a box. Agents want
ed Big money made. Renaud Drug Co.,
Al6l La Sale street, Chicago, III.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-22
Prominent Officer Killed.

London, Dec. IA dispatch to the wal
Office from the commanding general al
Cape Town announces that Major General
Andrew G. Wauchope was killed in the
action at Alodder river Monday. Wau-
chope was veteran OF the Ashantee and
Envptian campaigns,
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-22

1t is no disgrace to work for living,
but the living some men get for thels
work "a disGracef0l
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-22

Alarm is beginning to be expressed in
many quarters as to the situation OF Cen
eral Methuen. AS the Westminster Ga
2ette says:
If England ever needed victory it is
now, and it is to Butler, the soldier,
strong, cool headed and reticent, that the
country looks for this victory"
The other papers are abusing the gov
eminent for its "complacent optimism
and inability to grasp the strength of the
opposition it has to overcome in South
Africa.
" Ounded Arriving at Orange River.
Orange River, Cape Colony, Dec. H.
Three hundle ed and twenty British wound,
ed, including y officers, have arrived here
from Modder river
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-22
GENERAL METHUENREPULSED
BOERS WHIPPED THE BRITISH.
Attempt by Methuen to Force Their
Lines Ended in Disaster-HOttest
Battle of the Wharf.-The Struggle
Lasted All Day.

London, Dec. l5-General Methuen's re-
port from Modder river shows that he met
with serious check Monday, suffering
great losses. His dispatch to the war Of
nee, dated Tuesday, says:
Our artillery shellcd very strong po-
sitlon held by the enemy in a long, high
kopje from 4 in the morning until dusk
Sunday. 1t rained hard last night.
The Highland brigade attacked at day
break on Monday the south end OF the
kopje. The attack was properly timed,
but failed. The guards were ordered to
protect the Highlanders' right and rear,
The cavalry and mounted infantry, with
a howitzer artillery battery, attacked the
enemy on the left and the guards on the
right, supported by the field artillery and
the howitzer artillery. They shelled the
position from daybreak and at l:l5
sent the Gordons to the intrenchments UNI
til dusk, the position extending, includ.
ing the kopje, for a distance of six miles
to the Modder river. Today l am hold
ing my position and intrenching myself
l had to face at least $4,000 men.
"Our loss was great
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-22
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects OF the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGS, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIe SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. 1t
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. Its perfect freedom frQH
every Objectionable quality and
stance, and its acting on the
liver and bowels, without y
or irritating them, make
laxative.
In the process of +
are used, as they
taste, but the med "
remedy are obtaS
other aromati
Co. only.
effects and
remember
printed on D.
CALIFOE
LOUISVILLE
For sale by q
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-22

The people are more easily fooled ev
cry year than the year before.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-22

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's Sooth-
ing Syrup the best remedy to use for their
children during the teething period.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-22
Fence and iron Works.

PORTLAND WIRE & IRON WORKS: WIRE
and Iron fencing: office railing. etc. 234 Alder.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-12-22

No mortal has a right to wag his
tongue, much less to wag his pen, with
out saying mething.-Carlyle.