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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-13
CARRIED BY THE BRITISH.
Buffers Troops Storm Fortified
Hill at Lombardskop.
GOING TO COLESBURG.
Ladysmith Cannot be Carried by As
sault but is Being Rendered
Very Uncomfortable.

Boer Head Lager, Ladysmith, Friday,
Dec. S.-The British have stormed and
carried the hill at Lombardskop, putting
q big Creusot gun and one Howitzer out
of action. and capturing a small Maxim.
The sortie was made between / and
o'clock in the morning. The British de-
stroyed the Boer guns with dynamite.
The British captured a Maxim gun and
then retired. The Lancers, Hussars
and guards made sortie west of Lady
smith at daybreak under cover of a
heavy artillery fire, which the Beers re-
turned briskly! The British afterwards
returned to Ladysmith. The Boer
losses are reported to have been light.
strong Burgher column has crossed
the Tugela river at Colense with the
object of attacking the British Estcourt
column.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-13
JEALOUS OF WIFE'S SUCCESS.
Charge Against Actor Robbert Taber
i'm the Suit for Divorce.

Hyde Park, VT, Dec. S.-Testimony in
the case of Julia Marlowe-Ta Der, the
actress, who is suing for divorce from
Robert s. Taber, the actor, is TO the eff
feet that Mr.. Taber became jealous of
his wife on account of more favorable
newspaper criticism than he received. In
two cases Mr.. Taber became so enraged
that, it was testified, he seized her by
the throat and choked her severely. At
another time, at Atlanta, Ga. he became
SO enraged at reading compliments to
Mrs. Taber that he overthrow the. table
at which they were at breakfast. An
agreement has been filed between the
parties that in case the bill is granted
Mrs. Taber shall receive an alimony of
$4,000. The decision has not yet been
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-13
MUST PAY THE INSURANCE.
Body of Murdered Man Dug Up and
Identified.

Rellefonte, Pa, Dec S-A suit to re
cover $500 upon q life insurance policy
from the Union Central Life Insurance
company of Cincinnati, O., has been de-
cided in the courts here in favor Of the
plaintiff.
George Nick. Potter, formerly of this
place, was murdered in lumber camp
in Pennsylvania in May, 1896 The body
was buried without identification, when
application was made by Potter's father
for the redemption of the policy, the in
surance company claimed that the sup
posed murdered man was still alive some
where in the West. The body was ex-
humed and identified.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-13
TAYLOR HAS A MAJORITY.
Two Out or Three Election Com m is
sioners Favor the Republican.

Frankfort, Ky, Dec. S.-The situation
this morning was the same as last night
The board of election commissioners still
stands two for Taylor and one for Goe-
Der. A number of Democratic politicians
who have been here since the canvassing
board commenced its work, this morning
departed for home. They all agreed in
saying that they thought the fight over
the certificate of election was as good as
over. Election Commissioners Ellis and
Pryor were in the chambers of the court
of appeals until a late hour last night
preparing the decision which is to be an
nounced on Saturday morning. 1t is I'M
derstood that Commissioner Poyntz will
prepare minority report opposed to that
of Commissioners Ellis and Pryor.
Frankfort, Ky, Dec Sat the close
of a conference today, former Senator
Blackburn authorized the statement that
Goebel and Peckham will contest before
the Legislature and that all minor candi-
dates will contest before the state con-
focf hOx3 ri
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-13
Strength of Insects.

If man were to emulate the common
flea, jump over the dome of st. Paurs
would be a trifie to him. If he were as
strong as the common horn beetle he
would be able to pick up and carry away
two railroad trucks, each loaded with five
tons of coal. If he could build like the
African termites, quite an ordinary house
would overlook the top of Ben Nevis. If
he could run as rapidly as one Of the
small hunting spiders, he could spring a
quarter of mile without trouble, and
run at the rate of twenty four miles a
minute.-Newcastle (Eng) Chronicle
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-13
BOUGHT THE TOWN.
Poles Pay 100000 for Crivitz and
will Settle There.

Marinette, Wis, Dee. S.-[Special. 7
The deal for the sale of the greater nor-
ton of the town of Crivitz was completed
in Chicago yesterday. The Polske In
dustrial association is the new owner of
the 10000 acres of land, sawmill, plan
ing mill. stores dwellings and shin
gle mill formerly Tyo owl, owned by III.
S130,000. The new association will
bring 200 families and settle themselves
around Crivitz. The name of the place
will be changed to Polske.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-13
COMMANDER HOWELL DEAD.
One of the Few Survivors of the
Wrecked BattIeship Maine.

Charles p. Howell, chief engineer of the
United States battleship Maine, when
that vessel was blown up in Havana
harbor is dead at his home in this city
He died from an apoplectic stroke He
was graduated from the United States
Naval academy in June, 1868, fourth in
his class. He served on the Maine from
1895 until the loss of the battleship. He
was sitting at a table by the siLe of
Lieut.. Friend w. jenkins at the time of
the blowing UP of the Maine. That was
the last he saw of the unfortunate officer,
who persisted in the wreck
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-13
FOUGHT ANOTHER BATTLE
Gen. Methuen's Forces Again En-
gagged at Modder River.
NO DETAILS ARE GIVEN
Report Current at Orange River that
the Towr, of Mafeking Had
Been Relieved.

Pretoria, Wednesday, Dec. eight
ing commenced near Modder river at G
o'clock this morning.
London, Dec. $3.50 p. m.-The war
office has just issued the following:
No further news has arrived from Gen.
Methuen today, but the following has been
received from Orange River station: "A
railroad culvert was blown up near Gras
Pan this morning. Tht telegraph was also
guns towards the north The foregoing
implies that the Beers have cut the line
of communication behind Gen. Methuen,
who apparently is now fighting.
London, Dec. S-The cabinet held a
two-hour session today. Lord Salisbury
had recovered his health sufficiently tc
preside.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-13
Declared a Dividend.

New York, Dec S.-The directors of
the Chicago, st. Paul. Minneapolis &,
Omaha railroad have declared an annual
dividend of per cent. on its common
stock and a semi-annual dividend of 49,
per cent. on the preferred stock, pay
able February 20. The dividend on com
mon stock is an increase of ~ per cent
over the last annual dividend.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-13
Resources of New BRUNSWICK

The province of New Brunswick may
yet become a mighty manufacturing cen
ter. Recent developments have shown
that it contains immense deposits OF coal,
iron, manganese and Alberto hidden In
the depth of hitherto impenetrable fo.-
ests which might be used to make char
Philadelphia Record.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-13
TO SAVE THE FORESTS.
Conn missioner Jones Sends Instruc-
tions to Indian Agents.

Washington, D. c., Dec. 9-[Special !
State Fire Warden Andrews of Mime
sofa called at the Indian office today to
get the cooperation of the department. in
preventing fires on Indian reservation
Commissioner Jones Immediately tele-
graphed instructions to Indian agent to
unite with the fire warden in any plan
he might suggest. The warden is desir-
Gus that no fires be made upon the reser-
walton forests during the dry seasons
and his wishes in this respect will be
obeyed.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-13
Wanted a Twin.

One day Jack, overcome with lonel-
ness, said: "Oh, | wish had a little
brother to play with mev' "Well," said
mamma, ''if you had a little brother he
would be mammals little boy, and
mamma would be his mamma. too, and
you would have to be very kind and I'M
selfish with him." Disheartened at the
dreadful prospect, the little fellow ex-
claimed: Il don't want little brother.
| wish was twins, SO | could play with
myself. "-Brooklyn Eagle
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-13

If you want to open door, you don't
smash it with a crowbar, but open it with
a key.
It's easier and less destructive.
When you are costive, or bilious or con-
stipated, don't take an old-time dose Of
physic, throw your bowels into spasms and
turn your liver inside out, as long as every
thing can be set right, in nice, gentle,
quiet positive, natural way by Cascarets,
the ideal laxative.
We have all found out that persuasion is
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Instead OF trying to force your disOrdered
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els and make them act naturally by using
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Buy and try Cascarets to-day. It's what
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Co., Chicago; Montreal, Can: or New York.
This is the CASCARET tablet.
s&S2AA Every tablet of the only genuine
MoWeY eM Cascarets bears the magic letters
AvKSASM "CCC." Look at the tablet before
you buy and beware of frauds,
limitations and substitutes.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-13

Florence Nightingale, now over 80
years of age, and in feeble health, re-
Gently wrote a noble letter-upon the an
niversary of Balaklava-in aid of the
Daily Telegraph shilling fund.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-13
Confessed His Crime.

Detroit, Mich, Dec. S.--Harry Ham
berger, the 2O-year-old youth arrested on
suspicion of being the slayer of John NJ.
Heindell, today confessed the crime. He
said he beat Reindel's head with piece
of pine His motive was robbery
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-13
FAIR RUN BY FARMERS.
Winnebago County Grangers will Or
ganize an Association.

Oshkosh, Wis, Dec. S.--[Special. IA
meeting of the Winnebago county farm
ers has been called for January 10 for
the purpose of organizing county fair
association. The first fair will be held
next fall and will probably occupy the
old fair grounds.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-13
Well Seasoned.

Now comes forward an expert to de-
clare that white bread is scourge Of
humanity. When it looks back on the
number and variety of the scourges it has
been for SO many years prior to this en-
lightened period unconsciously enduring,
humanity must be staggered at it's own
staying power.-Baltimore American.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-13

The ad. of T. NJ Roberts Supply
House in another part of this paper
should be of interest to everyone desir-
ing bargains in household goods. Get
their complete catalogue of everything
you need before making purchases.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-13
HANDCAR RUN DOWN.
Two Men We're Killed and Two We're
Fatally Injured.

st. Louis, Mo-, Dec Sin a heavy
fog suburban passenger train on the
Burlington road ran down handcar
bearing five men near Alton, ILL.,, TODAY.
killing two men outright and fatally in
juring two. The fifth man escaped in
jury by jumping before the collision
came. The killed are: Henry Delaney.
Patrick FCer. Fatally injured Robert
BRYANT. Albert Bielstein.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-13

Mr. Isaac Brock, of McLennan County.
Tex, has attained the great age of Ill
years, having been born in 1888. He Is an
ardent friend to Peruna and speaks of 1t i'm
the following terms:
During my long life have known a great
many remedies for coughs, colds, catarrh
and diarrhoea. l had always supposed these
affections to be different diseases, but
have learned from Dr. Hartman's books
that these affections are the same and are
properly called catarrh:
LAS for DR.. Hartman's remedy, Peruna,
I have found it to be the best, If not the
only remedy for these affections.
"Peruna has been my standby
for many years, and attribute my
gooc health and my extreme age
TO this remedy. 1t exactly meets
all my requirements.
Il have come to rely upon 1t almost en-
tirely for the many little things for which
! need medicine. / believe it to be espe-
cially valuable 20 old people,
ISAAC BROCK.
Catarrh is the greatest enemy of old age
person entirely free from catarrh is sure
to live to a hale and hearty old age A free
book on catarrh sent by The Peruna Medi-
cine Co.. Columbus, o.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-13
Actor Emmett a Rankrup,.

New York, Dec. S.--Joseph *. EN-
nett. the actor, has filed petition in
bankruptcy with liabilities $1,000 and
no assets.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-13

On the basis of results of previous
exhibitions at Paris it is assumed that
52.5SS.2S0 people will pass through the
turnstiles, and it is possible that the to-
tai number may reach 6O,OOO.OOO.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-13

India has over 100000 girl-wives
whose ages range from 5 to 8 years; 170,-
0G0 widows not yet 8 years of age.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-13
Paid $4,000 for a. Scar.

New York, Dec S.-A scat in the New
York stock exchange was sold for $40
600, the highest price ever paid.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-13

Normandy fishermen complain of the
sudden appearance of cuttlefish, which
are making inroads on the fisheries
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-13

The Cuban colony of Tampa cele-
raising of the Cuban flag in Cuba.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-13

Cleveland has one policeman to every
1915 of the population, while Boston has
one to every 535 persons and Buffalo one
to every $50.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-13

Exquisite tiavors make exquisite cakes
Try NIB" flavors.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-13

More than 10000 people are regular
ly employed in the London theaters.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-13
WHAT ONE GIRL DID.
Remained at Her Loom and TOO
Strikers Returned to Work.

Altoona, Pa, Dec. 9.-By remaining
ct her loom in defiance of 800 strikers.
one girl prevented tie-up at the Al
800 operatives had been planned, but
when the one girl continued at work
700 employees returned to their work.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-13

London, Dec. GA special dispatch
from Pretoria, dated Friday, December
s, says 1000 British troops, preceded by
an armored train, are advancing On
Colesburg from Naauwpoorr.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-13

Rheudes Business College and Me.
chanical Drawing School, Milwaukee.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-13
EDUCATE YOUR BOWELS.
THOUSANDS OF PREMATURE DEATHS
CAUSED BY NEGLECT.
Every Person Can ProIong Life and Enjoy
Health and Happiness Who Will Listen
to the Voice of Progress.

If you want to open a door, you don't
smash it with a crowbar, but open it with
Arizona republican., 1899-08-11

other Among TEese people were z, large numpar of women Of iil-fame and their lovers, all of whom were frequently in the police court. There were also considerable bodies of Ger man anG Italian speaking residen.s. but all Of them could also speak Eng fish.
 Mir Porterie happened 10 he about the only person in town familiar with the three languages. who was avail able for the office and he has been holding it through successive admin istrations. There are as many eNclu- siveIy French speaking people in town now as ever, perhaps more.
 The council decided to repeal the ordinance by eliminating I knowledge French from the interpreters qualifi- cations. thus cutting it down to fit Mir. Otero. who is not versed in French. The ordinance was repealed by the three democratic members. As soon as it was done motion 10 put Mr Oiero into the place which had been reconstructed for him was made The two republican members seeing the hopeleSsness of trying to retain Mr Porterie. voted for Joseph Bush. democrat but he was not the democrat the democratic majority wanted, and Mr. Otero was elected.
 The council has decided to stand on City Attorney Darby's opinion that the water company failed to earn its bill for sprinkling water in the month of June There was no real inclina tion to recede from the position taken in cutting the bill sQuarely in two. The discussion which took place on Wednesday night regarding the city attorneys interpretation of the Ordi- nance granting the company a fran chise. was purely academic and had no hearing whatever on the question of paying or not paying the full bill, It was unanimously concluded that on account of .lhe low pressure the water cartS could not be filled as frequently and as rapidly as if there had heen a full pressure.
Arizona republican., 1899-08-11

and other state officers whose duties connect them with railways
 At the last annual convention com mittees were appointed to prepare re- ports on the subjects of classification of construction and operating expenses Of electric railways, railroad statistics, uniform classification; powers duties and work of railroad commissions; legislation; delays attendant upon en- forcing orders of railroad c0mmis- sions; safety appliances; grade cross ings; plans flor ascertaining the flair valuation of railroad properties, and permanent organizations.
 The convention also appointed a committee to seleus other subjects for consideration. This committee was so widely scattered that it has been un- able to hold a full meeting. but mem bers Of the organization have suggss.- ed to the chairman a wide range Of timely topics, all of which will prob ably be exhaustively discussed by the present gathering.
Arizona republican., 1899-08-11
PERSONAL MENTION.

c. A. Townsend Cb Kansas City IS registered at the Adams
 F. c. Brown of New York is regis tered at the Hctel Adams
 George H. Trook was among last nights returning PhOenicians.
 Dr. G. w. Vickers returned from Prescott on last nights train.
 Dr. J. M. Evans and wife returned to Phoenix on last nights train from the north.
 Mrs. D. Lucid of Harqua Hala is vis- iting the c4ty. She is registered at the Hotel Adams.
 Alton L. Dickerman Of Colorado Springs arrived in the city esterday and ts a guest of the Adams.
 W. P. IIamlyn of Wickenburg cama down last night and is stopping a* the Commercial.
 H. NJ. Willis. wife and child were among the passengers returning from the north last night.
 Frank Harford of los Angeles came in on last nights train and is regis tered at the Hotel Adams.
 Anson Pitcher of San Francisco was an arrival on last nights train. He is stopping at the Commercial.
 J. S. Copeland of Los Angeles ar rived on last rights train from the north and is among the guests of the Adams.
 R. C. Valencia, Q well known Wick enburg mining and stock man, came down last night and registered at the Commercial
 Deputy Sheriff Billy Moore returned last nigtt from an extensive trip Op official business in the eastern part nf the territory.
 Messrs R. E. Wells and w. A. Drake of Prescott, R. H. Hawley of Pueblo Colo, and F. B. Drake of New York came down on special yesterday afternoon, registering at the Hotel 
 W. R. Miller. sub-contractor on the capitol building, who has been i'll for 8 long time of a slow fever, left last night for his home at Fort Worth, Tex. to recuperate. He was accompa- nied by John Lowell. a brother Of Contractor Lowell Both will return.
Arizona republican., 1899-08-11
TIE MAD STONE
An Article of Religious Faifh in
 Texas.

The maidstone said q Phoenix street
 car conductor who used to live in Texas. occupies a place almost amount ing 10 q religious tenet ill the faith of he people of Texas. Indeed. there are mauy Texans who believe in the 1.adstone. who do not believe ill
 Heaven or hell. In many. and in fact.
 most parts of the country the mad
 stone is regarded as q myth. But it
 has m existence and whether Ot nor it has q real curative effect. it has a cur
 ious action. which has never been ac-
 counted for, when applied 10 q hydro phObic wound.
 The co.ductor says that in the sci
 ted part Of Texas there are 50 many madstones that one need. never go more than Sev- eHty-fiva or 100 miles to find one. The precise location of each is known to almost every family within it's ra- dius in the case of the infiiction of a wound by m animal known to be or suspected of being hydrophObic q mes Senger is dispatched fer inc maidstone. If there iS a railroad. he is usually carried on d special engine and given the right of way over regular and eX- tra trains. I i the journey is 10 be made overland. the messenger rides at breakneck speed on the fleetest horse he canNfnd until the animal begins to sIacken with fatigue. He obtains an other mount as readily as if relays were posted and so flies by day and by night until the maidstone has been brought to the sufferer. The universal faith in the maidstone and the terror Of hyd0nhobia makes all with whom the messenger comes in contact con- tribute 70 his expedition. 1t is like the gathering of the clans by the sign of the fiery cross.
 When the stone is applied to the wound it will adhere 10 il, if it is hy- droph0bic. After q while it will fall of. It is then supposed 10 be charged with poison or to have extracted all +he poison in the wound. In either case it is boiled in fresh milk, after which it is reappled. IL will again adhere to the wound as long as there iS any poison in ii and when it ceases 70 adhere after the cleansing in milk the cure iS said to nc complete.
 Those who are familiar with the arnlicat:ou of the maidstone say that there is no failure to cure on record when application has been made be- fore the later symptoms of rabies ap- pear.
 The nadstone is taken from the stomach of q variety of European deer and has never been found in thisi country. The history of it's discovery has been forgotten. It is usually of an Oblong shape. an inch in length. | half ,,s ionn in ifs shorter diameter. rather flat and of q gray color.
Arizona republican., 1899-08-11
MADE TO FIT
Of inc City inferprc'
 fgr Cut DOWt.

When the present city council wants a thing done it doesn't hesitate to do it. For instance, it wanted to displace j. A. Porterie. the municipal interpre- ter, in favor of Joe Otero. MT. Por- terie was acting under an old ordi- nance which prescribed as a qualii- cation for the interpreter knowledge of the English, French and Spanish languages. The ordinance was no. passed in the interest of any applicant for the position. bCt because the pop uIation of Phoenix embraced many people who could speak either the Spanish or French language, but no
Arizona republican., 1899-08-11
SIMMER READTNN

That is both interesting and entertain ing. We have to suit all tastes from the pens of the most popular authors of the day. We have all the most popular works of such authors as Ian McLaren, Rudyard Kipling, Marion Crawford, Richard Harding Davis, Anthony Hope, etc., etc.
 Among recent issues in paper cover we have Soldiers of Fortune, The Manxman, Choir Invisible. Phroso, Prisoner of Zenda, Hon. Peter Ster- ling, etc.
 Don't fail to read NJ. S. Bradford, Special, by A. c. Gunter
 The Phoenix Stationery & News Co.,, 10 and 12 West Washington St.