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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12

London, Dec. -, 4:4o a. m.-No further
news has been received to remove the
mystery overhanging General Gatacre's
retreat from Storrnburg. He has not yet
forwarded the promised additional! mes
sage and the censorship has prevented
the correspondents from explaining the
matter. While it appears to be generally
admitted that General Gatacre is inclin-
ed to overwork his men. Lord Durham's
remarks are considered as in rather bad
taste. Until General Gatacre has given
his explanation it is felt that considerable
allowance must be made for the extreme
ditticulay of getting intelligence in a coun-
try whose inhabitants are in strong SYM
pathy with the enemy.
Stormburg is described as a stronger
position than Laing's Mex. The only
road winds through lofty hills and
thanking is impossible. Colesburg is also
said to he an almost impregnable posi-
ton and as no troops are available to re-
inforce the columns acting in those direc-
tons. it becomes evident that General
Gatacre'S misfortune or error will delay
the invasion of the Free State perhaps
some weeks. 1t is exceedingly probable
that he will be compelled to retire on
Queenstown and to wait for reinforce
ments, which can hardly reach him until
Sir Charles Warren's division arrives at
the Cape. The first attachments will sail
Saturday next. Even if General French
is not compelled to retreat, he will be
obliged to pause in his advance.
1t now seems certain that the seventh
division. which is being modified at AL
dershot, will also be sent to South At
RIGA.
No news has as yet been received con-
firming the Boer report of the capture of
fifty prisoners at Modder river from Lord
Methuen's column.
1t is just two months since the Trans
vaal ultimatum was delivered. Nine en-
gagements have been fought, and the
British have lost SOS killed, 2.027 wounded
and 1877 missing or prisoners.
The war office has issued a notice that
after January l, a deduction will be made
from the pay of soldiers serving in South
African thecase OF p%rivates fourpence
per day for wives. and a penny for each
child, in the case of sergeants eight
pence for wives and two pence for each
child. These sums have thus far been
paid by the government. The order indi-
Gates the belief hat the campaign will be
a long one.
1t is from Capetown that the
Beers nave succeeded in repairing the
L.eeufonte bridge, between rmb
and Burghersdorp, which theRrltlsh de-
stroyed on retiring. C"ommandant SWane-
vol. who commanded the Boer forces at
Stormburg, has been replaced by a
Scotchman named Robertson.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12
ChicagoanS Disappointed.

Chicago, Dec. 1.-THE Tribune to-day
says: The announcement that the Uni
Versity of California had arranged a date
wren the Carlisle Indians for Christmas
oay was something of a surprise to the
University of Chicago eleven. who sup
posed 1t had an option on the date. Coach
StaSg yesterday wired the California
asking about the date and
leiuestlhs some definite answer. but
last night had received no reply the
Athletic board at the university did not
hold the meeting called for Yesterday.
out Will meet late this week. when the
TRIP to the coast VIII be definitely settled.
Inc students do not favor the trip, al
though some members of the eleven
would like to make it.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12
Aid For British Soldiers.

Chicago, Dec. ia general committee
composed of representatives from the
various British societies in and about
chicago met at the Great Northern hotel
ana formed an organization to raise
money for the relief OF widows and or
phans of British soldiers and sailors kill
ed IN the South African war. An enter
tainment will be given in Central Music
hall, Jan. Ii. British-Americans have al
ready subscribed 81, $500. There are to be
100 vice-presidents chosen from the lead
ing NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of Chicago. The
name of the organization is Society of
Sons and Daughters of the British EN-
ganized to act in conjunction with the So
ciety.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12
BELGIAN ARTIFICIAL STONE.

In Belgium an admirable artificial
sandstone is being made by mixing 50
per cent of clean sand, Well-dried, with
20 per cent of hydraulic quickline, finely
ground. THE mixture is put in rough iron
boxes, whose sides are kept in place with
clamps or pressure of six atmospheres.
On being removed the block of sandstone
may be cut With a knife, but it hardens
quickly. II will then stand an enormous
pressure. Including all charges the
stone can be made for 1Oc per cubic foot,
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12
Vessel Was Burned.

Lima, Peru, Dec. 12.-The British bark
Indian Empire, consigned to the Chute
company, arrived at Lima after a voyage
OF IL days. She was laden with coal. She
was found on freMonday morning. Not
Withstanding the efforts Of the crew, the
Dark became a total loss, with the excep-
ton of the iron hulk. The hulk was lowed
ashore by order of the captain of the port
near the mouth of the river Rimac. The
loss is 10000. The German cruiser Geier
has arrived here.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12

FOR SALE BITTER ROOT VALLEY
Nj. 1910 acres: all fenced; 100 ,cra.
under cu~ltiva.ion: 20 acres Il. saIeahlo
timber: A l water right: orchard Of eoo
bearing trees: also small fruit, IS acres
seeded to hay: a two-story, eix-room
dwelling. good barn and out buIldinpa
one and one-half miles from town and
good school. No. 12-3.o acres. 2 miles
from depot. I miles from town. ali
fenced, good water right. 200 acres un-
der cultivation, 10 ceres meadow, can
cultivate 800 acres. 20 acres timber.
email bearing orchard. log house and
ba,n. Price $4,000. !. bargain. EN-.
quire OF Ravalli County Abstract Co.,
Hamilton. Mont.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12
Declared a Draw.

Chicago, Dec. PA special to the
Times-Herald from Cleveland, Ohio, says:
The 2O-round contest between Tommy
White of Chicago and Asa Simms of Ak
ron, was declared a draw at the end of
the contest. White had the better of it
and Simms' blows seldom landed.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12
Cable to Philippines.

Washington, Dec. 12.-Among the bills
introduced in the house yesterday was
one by Mr.. Jones of Washington for a ca
BILE to the Philippines. to cost not to ex-
coed 5000, 900 and the creation of a cable
commission.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12
Circuit Rider Dead.

Alameda, Cal, Dec. 12.-Rev. Samuel T.
Sterrett, a pioneer circuit rider of Min
nesota and twice chaplain of the Mime
sofa legislature, is dead at his home in
this city, aged "A.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12
|bR|TA|NS LOSS
In the B0er War Has Been
Very Heavy.
GEN. GATACRE'S REVERSE
Will Result in a Long Delay Before
the Orange Free State Can be III
vaded-The News From the Front
is Decidedly Unsatisfactory.

Pretoria. Dec. 11.-SiX hundred and
seNenly-two British prisoners We're taken
at S~torlnburg. In the fighting at Modder
river yesterday evening General Cronje
maintained his position and captured
fifty British soldiers.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12
ADVS
9 Cents Fer Word fer First 1ssus
! Gent Per Word After First Isaus
&l.O0 Per Lima Fer Mcnth.
MONEY TO LOAN

MONEY TO LOAN-ON REAL ESTATE
security at 10 per cent. Also honey
to loan on chattels. Chas. l.. Smith,
23 West Granite street.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12

WANTID-MEN TO LEARN BARBER
trade. Ony two months required to
complete. Will pay $500 weekly when
competent. Have 500 positions open
Jan. 18th. Come now and prepare for
these places. No expense to learn il
you will WORK for us. Catalogue mail
ed free. Moler Barber College, Mime
apolis, Mimi.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12
SPECIALISTS

IN THE EXACT SCIENCE OF PALM
istry Madame Dewitt is an ADEPT,
Magnetic healing is recognized as an
advanced mode of relieving pain and
curing disease without the aid of drugs.
Removed from the Butte hotel to 21S
West Park,
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12

s.. $50 BUYS A SIN ROOM MODERN
house, in fine location and condition. in
600 block on West Side. This is the big
gest bargain in the city. S. NJ. Wade,
room 80, Silver Bow block,
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12

HOUSES AND LOTS ALI. SIZES AND
prices in all parts of the city, for resi-
dences n investments. If you want
to buy call at 0 80. Silver Bow Blk,
S. NJ. Wade.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12

WANTED-BY A GOOD HONEST AND
trustworthy lady, a job cleaning and
taking care of offices, can furnish best
OF references. Address or call at 52S
West Broadway street.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12

WANTED SITUATION BY A GEN
eral repair man; blacksmith and
Wagonm2her; horse-shoeing. Address
V. F. w, Inter Mountain.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12

FOR SALE-FURNITURE OF FOUR
room house, good as new; also house
for rent; will sell very reasonable:
reason, leaving the city. Inquire at 49,
East Park street.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12

S. b. BROWN. THE ARTISTIC TAI
lor, has opened up shop at 333 South
Main street. where he is prepared to
make latest style suits up to order.
Prices within reach of all. Work
guaranteed. See him before going
elsewhere. 1913 Main street.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12
e e

WANTED AT ONCE-A RELIABLE
working woman to assist with care Of
DOCK IN exchange for rent of furnished
housekeeping rooms. Apply PIT West
Galena Street.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12

SALE-BILLIARD AND POOL
tables, almost new, will sell on pay
ments, or cheap for cash. Rooms 11-16
West Broadway.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12

w A N T f. D-BY A FIRST-CLASS
~dressmaker, position to go out by the
day, best reference. Address 618 West
Park street.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12

LAO 1OUh ADVERTISEMENT VI
"onM 0 HOUSES FOR RENT. BOARD FOR BoARpREs. uorsrs AN,
no'S o SALE. nd many othsr wantyo II you daily life been nsn.,o,ea T.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12

NINETEEN-ROOM LODGING HOUSE.
brick, one block of Main and Park.
electric light, bath; $500 if sold at once.
A snap. Room 80, Silver Bow block.
S. M. Wade.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12

WANTED-LADY AGENTS TIC N
troduce a rapid seller; SIS per week or
leo per cent commission. One agent
made SIS in one day. Apply at GAL
South Dakota street. Call between 2
and 4 D. m.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12

WANTED-GIRL WANTED TO DO
general house work. Apply at this office.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12

FOR RENT-ONE LARGE, FRONT
room nicely furnished, including bath,
hot and cold water, also electric light,
very reasonable. Inquire at 626 SoutE
Dakota street.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12

FURNISHED HOUSE KEEPING rooms
single or in suites to suit. Prices mod
crate. AL cooking utensils furnished.
Hot and cold water, baths free. Inquire
SO W. Galena, near Academy street.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12

GOOD MICH COW FOR SALE. NO. -
Harrison street, Meaderville. M.
Bently.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12

FOR RENT-NICELY FURNISHED
rooms, with or without board, gentle
men preferred: good location; three
blocks of Park street; car passes the
door. Inquire at 1923 South Montana
street.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12

$40, 900 TO LOAN IN ONE SUM OR IN
sums to suit tomorrow, on Butte real
estate. Mcmillan & Floyd, Al East
Broadway.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12

NEWLY FURNISHED ROOMS FOR
light housekeeping, also pleasant fur
nished rooms with or without boa I'd.
Gentlemen preferred. 215 West Galena
street.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12

FOR SALE-GOOD PAYING RESTAU-
rant, worth $500; must be sold for $175.
Case & Holmes. 26 East Broadway.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12
BUSINESS CHANCES.

So, 400 BUYS 6 ROOM MODERN HOUSE
west side. $4,000 buys large corner east
side with 2 houses. Several 500 lots
for sale on cas- terms, warranty deed.
Mcmillan & Floyd, AZ e. Broadway.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12

FOR SALE-FINE BUFFALO ROBE.
Address care this office.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12

FOR SALE-FINE BUFFALO ROBE.
Address c., Inter Mountain.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12

FOR SALE CHEAP-FIRST CLASS
lodging house, electric lights. steam
heat. good as new. Mrs. Ella Elphi-
SON, 121 Main street, Anaconda.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12

FOR SALE-PIT GAMES OF NOTED
strain, also thoroughbred brown leg
horns. Call after 5 p. IN. 914 South
Montana.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12

FOR SALE = TEN ROOM LODGING
house, rooms full: u be sold for face
of mortgage. $275. Case & Holmes, g
East Broadway.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12

HOUSES AND LOTS, ALL SIZES AND
prices, in all parts of the city. II you
want to buy, call at Room 30, Silver
Bow block. s. NJ. Wade.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12

HORSE, WAGONS AND HARNESS
for sale cheap. Oechsli, 124 West Park.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12

TEN-ROOM BOARDING HOUSE, 10
%boarders. rent only $50. good location:
a bargain; $275. S. M. Wade, Room 30.
Silver Bow block.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12

FOR SAI4c-A SALOON, GOOD LOCA-
ton. Inquire at Copper State Saloon,
555 South Arizona.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12

FOR RENT IN PRIVATE FAMILY.
suite rooms, with or without board.
Lady preferred. Reasonable terms, 9ly
South Main street.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12

FOR RENT AN ELEGANT MAIN
street store. Enquire OF ]. H. Leyson.
~ North Main street.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-12

FOR RENT-sTORE ROOM. GOOD To-
cation on South Main stre ct, cheap rent.
VIII give lease. W. F.. Cobban, 80 w.
Granite street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-29

CTS Though tLe salmon deposits so
many thousands of OVa, millions or ov1
and fry are destroyed; it SIS estimated
that not more than one in thousand
reaches maturity Their natural and
commanding enemies are the trout. The
little bird cliled the water ouzel, and
the morgagser or FISH duck an oi which
consume daily millions of oFa ana FRY.
IL IS therefore. necessary 10 destroy
these murdorors of the salmon BY every
possible means i'm order % keep the rive
ers wen stocked with salmon for sport
and for fishery interests. Unless these
v0racious pests are reiigiously DESTROYED
very large percentage of the annual
cost Of ar.Ic'al propagation of salmon
is entirely wasted
It has been observed that the salmon
is essentially n pairing FISH during tho
spawning season. ln The natural state
/ the female has never been seen 20 spawn
without male. and never with more
than one male. This was proved in one
instance in Scotland. 4 pOacher was oh
/ served to spear a male fish by the side
OF female spawning The female upon
! this loss Immediately returned 10 the
pool below tie spawning bed and soon
returned with another male. which Was
also sDearcd and again she went 10 the
Z pool and brought another male This
slaughter of the male nsh continued IN
I'll nine males had been killed and a.
last she was seen 20 return with a bull
trout the male salmon supply being ex-
( hausted.
There is one peculiar feature about the
parr, or young salmon. before Sc has
reached the smolt age. which IS that the
male has mature mit during the period
that the mature fish are spawning. II
has been proved that the milt of tho
parr. or penk, only an ounce and n half
in weight has successfully imprognated
the eggs of large female salmon The
iact OF this milt being found In the parr
has led many people TO think that it is
not a young salmon. but a species OF
trout ] have seen this mllt in the young
male salmon in the Lewis River Clark
County. Washington Oregon
fan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-29

this se1f-nursing period the bag is alb
sorbed. and the fry begins 10 feed from
the mouth. and I'm about sixty days II
has Grown to a length OF about one ana
one-half inches. or double the size 1t was
when Matched. The pink spots and the
dark transverse bars on the sides (Which
distinguish the young salmon from the
trout species) are then visible. Inc
growth IS then comparatively slow; at
six months old It IS only about three
Inches In length and at twelve months
four inches IS the average Size. During
the whole Of this period these young
salmon are seldom seen by man. as they
are very shy and secretve In their had
its. and. as a rule, do not rise TO the ny
until they are about fourteen months
old. During this period they are known
as "penk" I'm England, ''parr' in Scot
land, and "nngering" in Ireland.
SALMON VARY IN SIZE.
Though the aforementioned measure
ments give the average observed size Of
thu salmon fry, there are many which
vary in size, some being larger ana
some smaller than the average; and II
has been well ascertained that this dit
ference in size extends throughout the
Nfe Of each FISH, and this accounts. In
a great measure. for the difference
found IN the size of the FISH In their
annual runs from the sea. II has bceh
proved beyond any doubt that the young
salmon remain In the rivers about TWO
wears from the time they are Matched
20 the period at which they change 10
their silvery coating. when they are
known as "smolts." and It Is thea they
commence their first migration TO the
sea. At this period they do not nueh
exceed. on the average. two ounces In
weight and seven inches IN length. This
first migration 70 the sea generally
takes place in April though in some
cases tho "smolts" are ready as early
as January. and some as late as June,
this difference being due TO the long
spawning season. which I'm some rivers
commences in September and extends 90
March. Although the smolt has assum-
cd its silvery coat and the pink spots
and transverse lars have thereby been
covered over. yet by scraping Off the
scales from the sides the bars can be
clearly seen; thus proving the identity
OF the species.
Previous 10 tho change from the infant
STAGE TO the silvery smolt the young
salmon IS always solitary IN its habits;
but after IS change It becomes gregar-
ious. and dcscends the rivers in shoals
10 the sea These shoals in their pro-
gress down the river progress at about
TWO miles an hour In passing through
rapids they invariably turn their heads
up stream. and when they reach smooth
water. they again turn their heads sea-
ward. AZ this season Of migration OF
the snloits there are always three gem
orators OF salmon In the river at the
Same time: % the smolt. GU the parr.
CD tho young fry just patched.
Tho migratory shoal of smolts remains
for a short time In the brackish water
OF tho tideway 70 got seasoned to tho
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-29
POSEY, "A TALE OF A PUGs

away from her. All this. Angela SAID sns
felt In her bones
she was in this state OF anatomical
sensation when Bob Coob met her.
Hello. Angy," said Bob" where's tho
PIGGY to-dayT
Don't speak OF him" said Amy.
Hes gone and Left mel
TOO bad" said Bob most sympathet-
caliv. He had not observed Postle-
thwaite's policy in vain. That > 100 pno
What was It? FitsY
'Fitsl No, hope not. lie just ran
away and left me-left me In HaSSlerS
while l was shopping" 49,.
"Oh II that's ALL" said Bob, bright
enine up." we can find him. you bet.
~rm afraid not" said Angela. dis
consolately.
Don't You worry" said Bob. Just
watch me-" -
AS Bob tipped his hat and turned
away he said In his heart, haEnI
with Jimmy nowl Ran" Kan! N'"'
The rest OF the story Is easy.
What chance had PostothwaiteY He
was busy at the bank when all thess
misfortunes were Detailing Angela
Angela told him nothing. IT was no part
OF the game. Bob Cobb argued, 70 60
and warn Jimmy. that was jimmy
funeral. Bob was going 20 use his ao-
vantage all he knew how; ana BOD uiu
know how.
Bob Cobb simply made a round OF I'VE
livery stables. and AZ the NTH he tounu
a colorod man who held poor fosey d"
HIS arms. - ,,
spirit 70 resist detention by this suan-
Ger. His beautiful tail was muddy, nut
that was as nothing 20 the mudiines9
OF his red morocco harness ana al -
iinauing bells I'm addition, ms ear auu
part OF his neck had been cheWed Dy d"
exasperated st. Bernard.
n was the colored man, who had save'
Posey's life. it seemed. who gave boD
these details. The lile-saVer aVoNsu
mercenary motives. He knew tnat ms
dog belonged 10 Miss Spomori. on yes,
he was Just going 20 take the cog DAN
20 IT'S owner.
The question FOR the rescuar being ono
oe pecuniarv reward, Mr.. cobb settleA
a. entirely TO their mutual satisfaction
He added a further pecuniary induoein'n.
70 the real rescuer not 20 give away
the story of The rescue to anyone.
Then Mr. cobb marched in triumph 20
Angela's home. muttering as he went
touchdown for Cob-suro.
And so it was.
Mrs. Spofford would not iet Nnse.-
carry out her expressed intention never
again to speak 10 Mr. Postlethwai,,'e, ;,
Pnt somehow. poor Mr.. Postlethwa.i,.s'
never got fair chance Of clearing ms
character. ,.~ -.
TIE had wished 20 shine as a giyer OF
dogs. he was TO tho girl OF his near"
only a miserable dog thief $500.
n was the noble athlete honeIt 80 ~.
who earned-or purchased-the i'n'M
~ a rescuer Of oppressed pugs' and no
cot his reward for that reno"n.
prt Postlethwaite says now that ~
In ,e,er trust a football player Ana
W. has an inveterate prejudice agains.
pug dogs.