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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-12
POSITION IMPROBABLE.
Dritish Force to Retire After Three.
Hour Fight.

British Forced to Retire After Three.
Hour Fight.
Mo1rENo, Cape Colony, Sunday, Dec.
10-General Gatacre left Putters Kraal
by train for Molteno and then pro-
Gee ed by forced march ~ miles to-
wards Stormberg. He had 1000 mon,
including the Northumberland Fusil-
GERS, the Royal Irish Rifles and two
batteries of field artillery.
The British were unmolested by the
Beers until the Boer position was
reached, when a hot fire was unexpect-
edly opened upon the advancing COL
umn. The engagement began at 4:l5
.. IN. At Z a. M, after q sharp srtil-
3ery duel, the British. retired. They
are now marching toward Molteno.
General Gatacre found tho enemy's
position impregnable. It was impos-
sible for the British infantry to get at
Shs Beers.
Disastrous Movement.
General Gatacre's movement may BE-
termed reconnaissance in force. Its
object was to ascertain the strength Of
the position Of the Doors, who were
strongly entrenched along the Storm
berg range. He left Putters Krasl
shortly after noon" Saturday with Q
Sighting force slightly over a, 900 men.
Leaving Molteno at Saturday even
ing he made memorable night march
ever the rocks and veldt. There was
no sound except . steady tramp and
there were no distinguishing lights.
The column arrived safely within .
couple of miles of Its destination, the
only incidents of the march being an
occasional sudden call of ''halt," under
the belief that the Beers were near.
taneousiy en- the British front and right
flank. The Royal Irish Rifles, which
formed the advance, sought shelter be-
hind a ueighboring kopje and were
speedily Joined by the remainder of the
column. It was soon found, however,
that this position also was covered by
Boer guns, which were more powerful
nhan had been supposed.
Sought a safer Position.
The troops, therefore, sOugnC earef
position about half mile away. two
batteries in the meantime engaging the
Beers and covering the troops in their
withdrawal.
The action now bccnmo general at
long range, and detachment Of
mounted infantry moved northward
with view of using Gatlings on the
eneniys right flank. Suddenly strong
commando was seen moving from the
north. and the Royal Irish Rifles and
the Northlim berland regiment were
vent out to meet it.
It was soon discovered, however, that
the Beers had machine guns we'll
placed. and the British were compelled
to face terrible fire. Finding it i'm
possible II hold tha position in the face
of an enemy apparently superior in
2 position, numbers and artillery, the
British retired on Molteno, the Beers
following up the retirement closely,
and bringing two big. guns to bear on
fba rnt:r;oo oo1un1n
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-01-11
A Binding Chinese Oath.

We are accustomed to all manner of
swearing-that is, of course, legal oath
taking-in this country, but we do not
recolleot herring of so queer a medium
of attestation as "guillotined black
cockatoo ;" That is what the police of
a country district in New South Wales
had to provide the other day for fin
licking Chinaman, who obstinately de-
clined to swear on anything else. Head
less fowls were brought, but in vain
Even black swan, luxury surely for
a Chinese witness, was declined.
After many days dead cockatoo of
the required hue was discovered in a
hut of one Of the other "heathen," as
they call the Celestials, who mulcted
the officials 10 shillings for fast decom-
posing bird. Then the solemn and Pc
ouliar oath was duly administered, when
the difficult witness blandly declared
that he knew nothing about the case
and sat down smiling. London Chron-
iole
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-01-11
Rexinea Geography.

A correspondent reports an occurrence
which took place at a night school.
Williams" asked the instructor,
(which is the largest island in the
world"
"It's either Asia or Africa, replied
the young man to whom the question
was addressed.
II am spea King of islands, Williams.
Those are continents.
II think not, sir" drawled Will
liams. "When the Suez canal was cut,
it made islands Of both Of 'em, sir.
Come to think of it, sir, the largest ID
Asia and Europe. It's all one piece Of
ground. "-Youth's Companion.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-01-11
Catarrh Cannot BE Cured

with local applications, as they cannot
etch the seat of the disea.e. C,tJrrh
is blood or constitutional disc ., and
in order to cure 1t you must take inter
nal remedies. Halls Calanh Cure is
aiken interpalv and acts directly On the
blood and mucous sut,a es. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is not ok medicine. 1t
was prescribed by one of the best physi-
clans in this county for years and is a
regular prescription. 1t is composed of
the best rC MICS known, combined with
the b=SC blood purifiers, acting directly
on the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination of the two ingredients is
what produces such wonderful e ults in
cu.ing ca'"irh. Send for les imonials,
free. F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, 0.
Sold by druggists, price Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-01-11
Do Not Give Up in De-
spair-There is Hopel

For ages it has been thought
that Cancer is incurable, and
those so unfortunate as to have
this dreadful affection have con
sldered themselves beyond hope of
recovery. The doctors are alb
solutely unable to afford any re-
lief, and the poor sufferer might
we'll consider himself on the way
to an early grave.
1t is now easy to see why the
doctors have failed to cure Cancer.
Their theories have been all wrong,
and hence their treatment mis-
directed. They have made the
mistake of thinking that by cut
ting out the sore or ulcer, known
as Cancer, the disease would be
gotten rid of, and the patient re-
stored to health. But the cruel
knife accomplishes nothing, for
the Cancer promptly returns and is
always more virulent than before.
1t has been demonstrated, beyond
doubt, that Cancer is a blood disease
and can not be cured by the surgeons
knife because the blood can not be cut
GlCGy.
Several years ago my wife had an
ulcer on her tongue, which, though an
nOying, was not regarded seriously at
tirst.SS 1t refused to heal and began to
grow, giving her much pain. The doc
tors treated it for quite while but
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-01-11
SIGNS OF IMPERIALISM.
uncle Sam Has More Soldiers Abroad Than
ANY Other Nation

uncle Sam Bas More Soldiers Abroad Than
ANY Other Nation.
Ccl' Bryan has not begun his FIGHT
against Imperialism any too soon. That
the country is moving towards An i'm.
peral form of government is evident
from the signs which are attracting The
attention of some of the most thought.
tul men in public and private life. No
one, OF course, thinks that the admins.
!ratlon is purposely pushing the nation
IN mat direction, but the fear is that we
may go so far in that direction that il
will be impossible to turn back when II
is felt that the danger point has been
reached.
When Gen. Miles was before the mill.
tary committee of the house a few davs
ago he said that this country had more
soidlers ABROAD than any other nation.
except Great Britain. Since that tims
we nave sent several thousands of troops
to CUBA, and we shall continue to send
troops to that island and to Porto Rico
and to the Philippines for many weeks
Before we are through forwarding troops
to our new possessions we shall have
three or four times as many troops
abroad as any othtr nation has. Thai
does not seem to be matter of much
consequence at first thought, but when
1t is carefully considered it is seen TO
mean great deal No one is prepared
to say when we shall cease to send troops
TO these new possessions. We NAV hold
possession of them for many years by
means of our soldiers. We cannot tell
at this time what is going to be the outs
come OF the experiment of self governs
ment ia Cuba, and it is by no means
settled whether we will offer to help the
Flhppinos to set up government of their
own or will hold the Philippine islands
as colonies. The policies of political
parties are not yet shaped in respect to
that matter. In order to gain political
advantage one party or the other NAV
take a step nearer imperialism than IL
originally intended, and so, by degrees.
and before we are aware of it, we NAV
bring about radical changes in our insti-
| buttons. 1t is fact that when the En-
| gllsh entered Egypt they did not intend
to remain there long. They have been
there sixteen years, and there are no
Signs that they intend to leave it. And
| that may be our experience in Cuba
Various things may arise to prevent US
from getting out of Cuba-things which
cannot be fOreseen.
We have decided nothing yet in regard
| to the government of Porto Rico and
the Philippines. Unless We make our
purpose clear in respect to them at tho
earliest possible moment we may find
ourselves in a position where we shall
have to be controlled by circumstances
circumstances which will force us in the
direction of Imperialism. The wiser
plan therefore is to be guided by the ad
vice of Col. Bryan, who says that i'm
mediately after the ratification of the
treaty with Spain congress should adopt
resolution declaring it 10 be the policy
of this government to deal with the
people of our new possessions st iclly in
accordance with the American idea-
that governments derive their just pow
ers from the consent of the governed
| Savannah News
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-01-11
A REALISTIC ACT.
An Amusing Story of Jefferson as
Rip Van Wrinkle.


While he was playing Rip Van
Wrinkle at Chicago Jefferson once
went to the theater very much exhaust
ed by long days fishing on the lake.
AS the curtain rose on the third act it
disclosed the white haired Rip still deep
in his 20 years nap. Five, 10, 20 min
utes passed and he did not awaken. The
audience began to get impatient and
the prompter uneasy.
The great actor doubtless knew what
he was about, but this was carrying the
realistic business too far The fact was
that all this time Jefferson was really
sleeping the sleep of the just, or rather
of the fisherman who had sat eight
hours in the sun Finally the gallery
became uproarious, and one of the
gods wanted to know if there was
going to be $40 years more of this
snooze businessp'
A this point Jefferson began to
snore. This decided the prompter, who
opened a small trap beneath the stage
and began to prod Rip from below. The
tagged comedian fumbled in his pocket
for an imaginary railway ticket and
muttered drowsily "Going right
through, 'ductor.
At this entirely new reading the au-
dience was transfxed with amazement,
when all at once Jefferson sat up with
a loud shrek, evidently in agony. The
exasperated prompter had "jabbed"
him with pin. Consciousness of the
situation came to him and the play
went on after that with rush. -Phila-
delphia Post.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-01-11
The Era of Rot and Gush.

AID effort is being made in Savannah
20 secure a pardon for j. E. Moore,
the Maine soldier who forcibly Rugged
white woman on the streets, and who
was sentenced by Judge Norwood to
pay fine of $500 and serve months
on the changing. The petitioners
probably fear that the union will again
be dissolved If the rascal is made to
serve his sentence This is an era of
rot and gush and slush, Sparta Ish.
maelite.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-01-11

came in, having been out FIVE minutes
Ihey gave me the verdict, and l was
truly the most astonished man in the
state of New Jersey at that moment.
Il found out afterward that before
began active work in the case juror No.
q had been sick for a week and that the
other II Jurors had been acting without
him under instruction from the court. !"
New York Sun.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-01-11
A New Parliamentary Irsult.

We have received from Brussels ..
veritable find in the shape of a new IN.
suit uttered in the Belgian chamber by
a Socialist deputy, M. Demblon, wins
referred to another deputy by whom be
had been contradicted as "the honor
able liar. p" This is an expression which
we would strongly recommend to some
of our revolutionists as a welcome vari-
alton to their usual repertory of cpl
thets.-Paris L. Evenement.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-01-11
Deadly Cancer
Cured at Last!

were unable to do her any good, and
finally pronounced it Cancer of most
malignant type We were greatly
alarmed and gave her every remedy
recommended, but they did not seem
to reach the disease and it continued
to spread and grow Upon the advice
OF friend she began to take S. s. S,
and after few bottles had been used
decided Improvement was noticed,
ana continuing the remedy she was
cured completely and the permanence
OF the cure has been proved. as no sign
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-01-11
F:s Eraar=& Client.
Perish the Thought!

First Golfer-I believe I could make
some money getting out cheap golf
dictionary.
Second Golfer-Don't do it, man;
don't do it. Do you want the sacred
language Of the game to become COM
mon?-Indianapolis Journal.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-01-11
KoKoMo, Ind. April 4. 1898

NVNVAIV3 Iuu.y ApTII z, IoJO.
| can say without fear of successful
contradiction that 0r. j. H. McLeans
Liver aud Kidney Balm is the lest med
icne have ever used for liver and kid
ney troubles. suffered for FIVE years
and had about despaired of obtaining
relief when your Liver and Kidney Balm
was recommended TO me. In it found
the desired relief.-J. III. ARNETr. For
sale by Sale-DaVis Drug Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-01-11
Humanizin~ War,

A Russian chemist has discovered a
most powerful an@sthetic, several times
more powerful than chloroform. Ex-
periments are being made at st. Peters
burg to see if it cannot be inclosed in
bombs, which would have the extraor-
binary effect Of aneSthetizing instead
of woundirg the my.-Answers
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-01-11

forcing out the poison and Kidding the
system Of it forever.
s. S. S. never fails to cure the worst
cases of Cancer, Scrofula, Catarrh,
Eczema Contagious Blood Poison Rheu-
matism. old sores, ulcers, etc, it mat
ters not what other remedies have been
used in vain 1t is the only blood
remedy guaranteed
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-01-11

For external piles, cute, burns. and
bruises, old sores, eczema and all skin
diseases, Beggs' German Salve stands d.
day without pee. 1t is an old reliable
remedy and if used freely wounds will
heal without a scar. Be careful 10 oct
Deggs' and be sure OF speedy cure. For
SIZE by Sale Davis Drug 90
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-01-11

Why do you complain of indigestion?
constipation and liver ills when Begg's
Little Giant Pills are within such easy
reach? They are today without supe-
liOr, do not grippe or grip, and can be
leli ID upon to effect speedy cure when
all Others are without the least sv9il.
Be sure and ask for Beggs'. Take no
substitute. For sale by Sale-Davis Ding
Co,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-01-11

There was only an edition Of $50 Of
Herbert Spencer's Social States. " 1t
took IA years to sell. Of the "Princi-
Piles of Psychology, also brought out
at the authors cost, only $50 were sold
in l21@ years The first series of essays,
500 copies, took 1917 years.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-01-11
Purely Vegetable

and contains not particle of potash,
mercury, arsenic or other minerals.
Valuable books on Cancer and Blood
Diseases will be mailed free to any adj
dress by Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-01-11

of the disease has
returned, though ten
Years have elapsed,
II MIpDLEBRooKs.
SPARTA, Ga. "
4l.e cures made by
S. 5. S. are perma-
nent. 1t is the only
blood remedy which
can cure obstinate
deep-seated blood
diseases, because it
is the only one
which acts on the
correct principle Of
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-01-11
THE LOVERRS' CURFEW

Cleveland Judge Fixes Hour at which
Lovers CaIIs Shall End.
1t has remained for Cleveland Judge
TO tx the hour at which a lovers eve
ming call should end. Judge Fielder. in
answer to the query of an anxious fath>
or, handed down from the bench his
opinion that II o'clock was the proper
time for sparkling to cease. If we tlke
IT for granted that this is standard time
tie latitude Of the Judge cannot help
nut meet with commentator, even from
he most liberal thinkers on the subject.
From S O'Clock, say, until II, standard,
or II 30, sun, is certainly ample time
for single sitting of the character re-
terred to by the judge, and in well-recu-
lated households this time table should
be prominently displayed or at least I'M
derStood. 1t would do away with the
venerable references to taking in the
morning milk, or getting the morning
paper, or starting fire in the kitchen
stove. No doubt in many instances it
would be pleasing to the young woman
herself, for if she is sensible girl she
knows that late hours play the mischief
with her feminine good looks--Cleveand
P u, aIer.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-01-11
a work OF the Imagination.

"You are not looking at my face now
at ALL" said the sitter.
mo" observed the painter. ''1'm
putting in the expression now. Chi.
cago Tribune.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-01-11

The smallest things may exert the
greatest influence. DeWitt's Little RAJ
~ Rlsers are unequaled for overcoming
constipation and liver troubles. Small
pin, best pill, safe pill. Sale-Davis
Drug Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-01-11
No Open Dates.

"You have an elegant and spacious
home" said the pastor. "You have
books, a piano, daughter who can
sing and play and everything to make
home alluring. Why don't you throw
your house open some evening in tho
week for the benefit of the homeless
young men? You might save many a
one from the club and the saloon.
Young menu" said the wealthy
member. "There's one of them who
comes to my house six evenings in the
week. What are you talking about,
doctor2"-Chicago Tribune.
F5;s E-aa7-=* Client.
In an address delivered at Hartford
the Rev. DR.. Edward Everett Hale told
the story of James Russell Lowel's first
client as Lowell had told it to him.
Lowell had hardly opened his law Office
when stranger appeared. The young
lawyer deferentially offered him a
chair, took out his notebook, talked Of
the weather, and when he finally came
to business found the stranger was a
hill collector
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-01-11

If irritable, out of sorts, depressed in
spirits, have dull headache, take a few
doses of DR.. Simmons Liver NJ edicine
for Quick relief.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-21
KNIGHTS OF SHERWOOD FOREST.
Continual ConClsVs EnIOB an Entertainment
After The Transaction Of Business

Continental Conclave. No. 1l3. X. 5.
f.. had a pleasant entertainment, after
the transaction of business i'm Journal
hall, last evening, and the attendance
was very large. The program included
phonograph solos by Prof. William A.
Sault, baritone songs by Bremmer
Schular. address by Commander j. T..
Noonan; song, PALMS. address by
Bernard Il. McDermott; plano and vio-
lin selections, Prof. Cramm and Carroll;
remarks by Supreme Treasurer Thorn
as FDonahue solo by Brother MI. Shea
Of Court Friendship OF Newport. re-
marks by S. /. O.. John B. Finn song
by Brother John Wisdom, Court star;
remarks by Sir K~ight James *. Pad
i'm; Conclave No. 103 song by Adjt.
John III. Brown; remarks by Sir
knights Deignan, Morarity and Mller-
ick songs by r. c. NJ. +. Mclaughlin;
speeches by Brothers Mullen, McGough
and Carron.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-21
He WILL Retire.
Colonel William Goddard viii Give
Up The Presidency
OF Providence Institution for SaVlngs---Mr.
Phillips VIII Succeed Him.

Col. William Goddard. who has for
nearly a quarter Of century held the
Office of president of the Providence
Institution for Savings. the first saw
ings bank 10 be established in this city.
Is about TO retire. and II is said that he
will be succeeded by Gilbert A. Phu<
lips. now president OF the Manufactu-
rers National Bannk of tins CITY. rho
change will be made some time in tba
early part OF next year. Col. Codda "A
will remain on the board OF direcfr,s
and will retain his active interest," onj
influence in the bank
Before leaving the Manufactura,,
Bank. Mr.. Phillips will complete ar
the necessary negotiations To- chance
the institution from a national hank To
trust company, and this will be done
under a charter granted by the Cen
eral Assembly 10 the bank several
years ago. II is said that Mr. phil
lips will first be elected TO the vacant
position OF treasurer Of the Providence
Institution for Savings. as the presi-
dent must be selected from a member
OF the board OF directors.
At the next January session OF tho
General Assembly a bill FOR an ACT
amending the charter the Provi-
dence Institution. 60 allow the payment
o1 salary 10 the president. will be I'm :
troduoed. After the passage OF this
OIL the change in the chief executive
oI the bank Will De made. Tho present
directors are: Samuel r. Dorrq nee
Robert l. Gammell. Robert ". / God
GARD. William r. weeden Hp~atio y
campbell. Jr., Euward G. Pearce. John
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-21

w. Danielson, Howard O. Sturges, VIII
liam Gammell. ..,lNvard r. Child, Rob
ert w. Tart Henry ID. Sharpe.
The main reason for The change is
that the growing demands OF the bank
call for an executive who can give his
undivided attention to its interests and
IL is this consideration alone that will
bring about the change now in pros
pect. at the suggestion OF President
Goddard. Several months ago the IL
nance committee OF the Providence In
stitution approached Mr.. Phillips and
unanimously offered him the position.
Gilbert A. Phillips. after having
taught school I'm Foster, came to ms
city and entered the Westminster
Bank. In april 1872. he entered the
Manufacturers Bank as a clerk, and
less than TWO years later, on Jan. s.
1874. was electe.. cashier. He hem the
office for many years, serving for a
time as vice president. and succeeded
n. ID. Arnold OF the present board of
directors as president, Jan. s, 1895.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-21
MEDICAL.
or Women.

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Dr. T. NJ. TOLMAN Co. l7O fremont ST., Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-21
The Ne w.s'
Profitable
Wants.

small advertisements irSertec ~
oer their proper classification:
ONE CENT FER WORD. FIRST
TIME. oNE-HALF CENT FEE
WORD AFTER FIRST TINE.
The words ITO Let" Fer Sale.
"ahted. address on advertise
ment, etc.. must pe counted la CAL
Suisting number Of words.
Advertisers will be provided with
= numbered check. and answers
WI De delivered only upon prsssn-
tation OF samn.
farties forwarding advertise.
niehts py mail must send US sum
cieht amount to cover postage n
they expect answers sent TO thssss
Answers TO advertisements can
% addressed caro- Of THE NEWS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-21
II CARD.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
10 refund the money on a 80 cent bottle
of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar If
10 fails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee a 25-cent bottle 10 prove
satisfactory or money refunded.
Banding q Banding, A. w Fenner,
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