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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-11-27

saturday nab, show was s Success. The
rrige..

saturday BABY show was s ~ucoe-.. Tho
rriqc..
The baby exhibition which was held
last Saturday evening az the Congrc
gational church was quite success
The weather was very luciement but
the church was crowded. The win.
dows were blinded and thc room
lighted, which with the 11wer dccora
tous, produced a pleasant effect
The ladies ~ thc church served la,
,uush. The door receipts uct,ed t.em
nearly tcn dollar. There werc tH'r-
tech cntcrics. The prize takers Nt...
Class Not over Sis months oIU.
prettilst habv-Mrs R.uehart
pair ~ 6ne bootecs.
Fattesl baby Mrs Forrest MeE.n-
les = une hood.
Glass g. Six months cIO uot uvef
twelve months
Prcttiest baby Mre G. 3 ,otf.ra.
gold ring, diamond setting
Fattest baby Mrs, McCraeEou hue
doll bed
Glass 3. not ovcr g years old
prettiest baby Mrs. Gross aud hnc
child's rocking chair
Tallest baby Mrs Hurberi beau.
tiful embroidered cider down trimmed
sack
Youngest baby-Mrs o. 4 mont
gomery pair OF nice baby shoes.
Baby coming longest distance Mrs.
l., j. Parker; hne doll
Prettiest baby with prettiest decor
ated carriage Mrs Charles L1wery;
pearl handle silver knife, fork and
spoon
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-11-27


The rendition OF the thrilling drama
Faust by the Hubert Labadie com
pauy az the Spencer opera house last
evening was a very interesting affair,
aud particularly so 10 those who adj.
miro this peculiar kind OF play The
parts were all handled very clcvcrly
indeed. and with the elaborate special
scenery and stage fixtures which the
company carries thc effect was par.
ticulariy attractive and pleasing Mr
Hdbert Labadie assumed che part ~
llis satanic Majesty, Mcphistopholos,
in au admirable manner aud fully sac.
tanned the high reputation he enjoys
a. uu actor ~ greatmefit lic possesses
peculiar and special qualifications FOR
thp part iu fact Doe sce ned entirely at
home or quite al ease in the character.
Sire Lauudic, however, carried on che
houurs 90 fhc p.r.- lu The part ~ Mar
guertg Her gucCu.y prcseuce,smooth
rIcu voice aud accurate articulation
together with her correct interpreta-
tiou or conception % the character
dIp much 90 establish her iu popular
favor
She is % lady of much dramatic abi.-
Ity, culture aud refinement The com
pauy entire is made up % educated
and refined people and entitled GO the
confidence of theatro-goug people,
They made many friends while here
Daily News, kcudalyllle, Ind.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-11-27

Thanksgiving Ia Oklahoma will be
observed 10 = number Of ways. Turkey
raiiles are advertised galore. Pigeon
shoots also come in for their share Of
attention. Poud Creek viii open a
hne new opera house with ball Nor.
man will have union services of the
churches and a Dig football game.
Near Medford there will be grey
hound chase OF jack rabbits, shepherd
dogs barred AZ Enid there will be
horse races
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-11-27

The Grand Leader has sDeCiG
sale all Of this week on Jackets
oaDes, C0Harettes and tailor made
suits. There are just about 500
OF the aboUe items which must be
sold. They include the very lat.
est styles and are made Of the
Uerp hest materials
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-11-27

a. u.ackwell Professor Baldwin, an
a.rouaut, bad lively experience. He
asccuded ln balloon 90 explode a
bomb in midair he had lighted the
fuse. when the bomb broke loose aud
Del, 90 the earth before Dc eXplcded
It struck the root ~ house, but
bounded on and bio ou the ground,
when Ii burst.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-11-27

Infant mortality Is something fright
ful. Nearly one-quarter die before
they reach one year one-third before
they are hve, aud one half before they
are hfteeni The timely use ot WHITES
CREAM VERNE would save :
majority of these precious lives Price
SO cents, sold by h. \. LILLE CO..
aud Wheeler a son.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-11-27

500 jackets, odDes. ooiiarettss
and tailor made suits on special
sale epery day this weeh An
from the largest manufacturers
and combine the essential quahb-
cations for style, mt and work.
mdnShiD The Grand Leader,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-11-27

II you have sore throat, soreness
across tse back or side, or your lungs
feel sore or tender or you are threat
ened with diphtheria or pneumonia,
apply BALLARD's SNOW LINtMENT
externally, aud use BALLAkp's
HOREuOuND SYRUP sold by + b.
Lille s. Co.. and Wheeler s. Son
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-11-27
what wouid you DO il you weHt

what wOuid you DO il you weHt
10 Chicago and happened TO run
onto a bunch OF 500 jackets, COL
iarettes, oaDes and tailor made
suits whioh you kHew were UOTth
90 22 per cent more than they
were offered for, and you had a
store iu Guthrie, city composed
OF g00d, quick seeing and bnOwiHg
peopie2 Why, you wOuld buy the
stuff enumerated dbOUe That is
What zoe ala -lhe Grand Leader
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-11-27

Mrs W. NJ bronson returued yes
terday from Winfield where she visit.
ed her parents the past week.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-11-27

An organization known AZ the Inter
County Toachers Association, will
meet ln Alva NoAcmber 30 aud Decem
Der The organization includes
Klnghsher, Garfield, Woods. Grant,
Blaine, Woodward. Beaver and Dewey
counties.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-11-27

Have you tried Searchlight Pills for
d'sordered stomach and bowels They
cure sick headache, billiousneas, cos
tiveucss, etc. Ten cents a bottle at
Lilies Drug 81 Book Store
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-11-27

Grasp AItand lose an Many are 30
intent on grlsplng an" that they lose thcir
health. HOODS earhapArlllA has helped
many business man ON the road tn success
by making ana keeping him healthy
hoods pills are gentle, yet effective.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-07
The ATTACK ON WGAN.
Natives Ou!number Americans But Are Driven
Back With Heavy Loss.

Manila. Dec. t-5.50 r. M.-Livut.
Col. Parker of the fJth Infantry. com
manded at Nigan, province of South
llocos. when that place was attacked.
Dee. mot, last night, as previously
announced). by Il force of insurgents.
The American force consisted of Co L,
of the 33rd Regiment ana $50 sick men.
many of whom shared in the first at
tack, which WAS made ut 1 o'clock in
the morning. and lasted until o'clock
The Filipinus, who were estimated
to have numbered about 500 men, ana
We're commanded by Gen. Miuu. hu
came from the outskirts of the town
to the port. The fighting WAS from
house to house. ana almost hand to
hand. The Americans captured 81
rifles and several prisoners. The offic-
ial report says that three men were
wounded
Col. Bisbee is sending reinforce
ments TO Nigdn on board the gunboat
Wheeling.
Col. Parker praised the bravery of
the sick American soldiers Every
man who was able to stand handled
q rifle during the attack.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-07
DiSAGREEABLY EFFECTIVE.
Bocr Artillery Making II Very Warm for Garri-
son at Ladysmth.

London, Dec. Ga budget Of news
from Ladysmith, which arrived, this
morning, brings the history of the be-
leagured garrison up to Nov. %. In
spite of the rumors of rctrogradc
movement upon the part of the Beers.
the stories just received show the gar
rison. although still strong, was suffer
ing from confinement, restricted diet
and the increasing volume Of the Borr
artillery fire. especially that Of the adj
ditional heavy calibre gun placed in
position 5000 yards from the western
defense.
The dispatches relate that the Beers
had discovered the most vulnerable
points Of the garrison ana that the
Smelling was becoming disagreeablly
effective. The rations had been re-
duced and there was a great deal Of
sickness. Nevertheless. the troops of
the garrison We're in every way pre-
pared "a meet the assault which it was
anticipated the Beers would carry out
in a final effort to reduce the city.
The belief was current in Ladysmith
that the Beers were preparing for
retrograde movement after another
attack. Several bodies Of burghers
We're reported to have been seen. Nov.
Is. moving in the direction of the
Drakensburg range, while. on Nov. %,
dctachment5 We're observed journeying
n0rthWard with wagons.
Discord between the TransvaaIers
and Free Staters was also reported.
There was no Indication. however. that
the Beers were preparing to dismantle
their gun positions. But the idea was
prevalent in some quarters of Lady.
Continued on page 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-07
FIRE AT CAMDEN.
The Wooden Mill Plant Burned.
Wednesday Afternoon.
Saco Well Shaken by Explosion Of
Electric Light Station Boiler.
The Old Town Wooden Mill Strike Aqain
Officially Declared Settled.

Lewiston, Me, Dec. Ga special to
the Journal from Camden, says that
the Camden Wooden COS. mill was
burned. this afternoon, together With
the store house. dye house and other
buildings. President J. H. Montgom-
cry. at . =. NJ, estimated the loss at
$2O, 900 and the fire was still burning.
At 3.15 p. NJ. the fire was still burning
but was under control.
The mill employs between 300 and 400
hands ana the burning is severe
blow to the town. The fire caught in
the dye house. The boss dyer mar
roWly escaped death by burning.
The mill was Il wooden three story
structure. The building was not par
ticularly valuable, the principal loss
being the machinery, the goods in pro-
cess Of manufacture and the raw ma
terial in the store houses. 1t was To-
Gated in that section of Camden known
Is Milville. on the Mesunticook
stream. There are several other mills
in the locality.
The good news is that the company
Will at once rebuild.
The men who represent the company
are we'll able to rebuild and besides
the property was Well insured The
most serious part of it is that 50 many
people will be out of work until the
new mill is erected.
1t is said that the automatic sprnk-
lers at the mill did not work satisfac-
torily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-07
ARMY AND NAVY NOTES.

The war department has been in
formed of the arrival at Malta. Wednes-
day. Of the transport Logan. She has
on board the 4lst Infantry. COL. Rich
mond. and reports all well.
The transport Sheridan arrived at
san Francisco. Tuesday. after a trip
of % days from Manila. The run from
MagaSki was made in IS DAYS The
transport brought only passengers.
The Nashville arrived at Colombo
Island of Ceylon. Tuesday. on her wa
to Manila. The Texas left Brunswick
Tuesday. for Hampton Roads She will
proceed to Havana to transport the re-
mains of the dead Of the Maine to
this country.
The transports Sherman and Centennial
sailed from San Francisco Wednesday,
for Manila. The Sherman carried the re-
mainig battalions of tn 18th Inf tntry. un-
recruits. The Centennial carries horses.
MOnsignor Chappelie, archbishop Of New
orleans, and apostolic delegate to the
Philippines, was a passenger on the Sher-
man.
Capt Chadwick. who was chief Of
staff of the North Atlantic squadron.
at his own request. has been relieved
tl lllt tbIllildliu u illc new VI N ny
Capt. Snow. who has just returned
from Porto Rico. where he commanded
the naval station. The change will
take effect. Dec. -, and Capt. Chad
wick will go on leave of absence.
The courtmartial at San Francisco Of
Chaplain David H. Shields on the
charge of drunkenness and absence
without leave was resumed at the Pre-
sidio. Wednesday. The prosecution
will not occupy much time. but the ac-
cused man has many witnesses and
promises sensational developments. He
will attempt to prove that a conspiracy
exists against him among members Of
the civilian clergy. who. he claims. are
prosecuting him because of his liberal
views on church matters.
Ten shpwrishts from Seattle arriv
ed at the Mare Island navy yard. Val
Ieio. CAL. Wednesday. About 20 men
are now employed on the Hartford
Continued on page s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-07
GEN. JOUBERT ILL.
Reinquishes Supreme Command OF Beers to
Gen. SchaIkburgher.

Pretoria Saturday, Dec. 2-(Via
Lourcnzo Marquee, Monday, Dec. o.
Cen. Joubcrt is indisposed and has ar
rived at Nolksrust, across the Trans
vaal border. for medical treatment.
y dispatch from the head lager.
where Gen. Granddaughter is in su-
prcme command during the absence Of
Gen. Joubcrt, announces that a coun-
Gil of war was held, Dec. >. with refer
cnce to assaultinE Ladysmith. The
state attorney has arrived al the camp
to 2dvisc the Eoer commanders.
EVcrything is quiet ut Ladysmith.
Dispatches from the west report that
there WAS i heavy artillery duel at
Mateking on the morning Of Dec. 2.
MI is quiet at Kimberley.
Comfortable wood and iron houses
have been erected at Waterfall q few
miles from Pretoria for the rank and
file of the British prisoners.
Count DcVille Lehois, a colonel in the
French army, has joined the Trans
Vaal forces as an authorized military
dttaChc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-07
PUSHING AHEAD.
General Young Not Heard
from for a Week.
Chasing AguinaIdo and Is Gut Of CON-
munication With Manila.
Heroic Deeds Of Sick Soldiers at the A..
tack on vigan.

Washington, Dec. 6.-Gen. Otis cable 4
the war department that he had M
word OF Gen. Young for week This
is taken to indicate that Gen. Young Il;
continuing his hot pursuit of Aguinal-
do. and probably is in a country where
he regards 1t as unsafe to use couriers
Gen Gus dispatch which follows, also
gives an ofhclal account of Lieut.. Col.
faIkefS engagement at Nigan:
Manila. Dec. 5.-Gen. Young with l.
companies infantry and nine troops of
cavalry not heard from since 18th III
tImo. He. was then about % miles
south of Nigan and most of the troops
marching 70 his support; but then had
with him three troops cavalry. battal-
ion @5rd Infantry and Maccabebe
scouts one company 33rd Infantry
sent by boat to Nigan to reinforce
those now there.
Lieut.. Col. Parker, 45th, reports from
NiSan. 9TH instant, that he has not
heard from Young for week Insur-
gents. over Ito strong. made attack
upon his force. consisting Of b Com
pany ana l53 sick and footsore men
33rd Infantry. 4 o'clock morning 4th;
entering city in darkness; severe street
fighting ensucd, continued four hours
enemy driven out, leaving behind 40
dead, 3 prisoners. including many Of
ticers and 81 rifles now on outskirts
Parker says can hold out
Indefinitely, plenty rations ana ammu-
milton. His loss, eight enlisted men
killed. three wounded. one hundred
sixty men now being transported from
san Fabyan to his relief. Young must
be in vicinity with large force"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-07
The City in Darkness

sacu. Me. Dee. 6.-DarkuesS covered
the city. tonight. except On q frw Of tn"
business streets, az there WAS n" means
of providing current for the electric street
lamps. owing 10 the wreckng IF the plant
III the YORK Light ana Heat 90. this
morning \ carload of equipment will ar
rive tomorrow and will be taken to the
power house ur the company in Eiddcfrrd
ANA set M
General Manager Shaw said. today.
that the cause of the explosion WIS It
mystery. it is believed that tn explosion
was caused by Il defect in the boiler. u
IL doubtful If THE plant viii be rebuilt in
Saco. as the management has for some
months been discussing the erection IF 4
central station in Biddeford. Agent Shaw
H authority for the statement that the
boiler was inspected TWO weeks IS" and
il was apparently in perfect condition at
thai time The loss is estimated at SID
900. with 5000 insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-07
OLD TOWN STRIKE SETTLED.
The Operatives Accept the Companys Terms
and Return to Work.

Bangor. NJ. Dec. THE Commercials
ola Town special SAYS: The striking
wcayers VINO went out from the mill Of
the old Town Wollen Mill Co. Tuesday
afternoon Of last week, have asscnted TO
the terms offered by the company. agree
ing t. accept the per cent. advance and
to return t. work.
\ delegation from the strikers called at
the mill about SO o'clock Wednesday
morning. ana informed President Gray
that the strikers had decided TO accept
the terms Of the compact and would re-
turn to work AT noon. President Gray
agreed t. take back the help On the terms
offered. all To fully understand that in
taking back the strikers ii was No agree
mcnt Az til what was To BE- done with tho
wages It'll the future: that 10 ne deter
mined as the conditions might exist. the
mill paying. as i'm the past. fully as hiS I
wages a. other mills OF a ike class.
There Il considerable satiSfactl1n, on AZ
sides that the trouble mas heeh ddJuSteu
and that the strikers have returned 70
their work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-07
FIGHTING At SIORMBURG.
Beers Engage Gen. Gafacre's Force-Boers
Probably Have Taken Steynsburg.

Queenstown, Cape Colony. Saturday.
Dec. 1.-The Beers have become very
active in the country around Storm
berg Junction, to which Gen. Gatacre
Will make his next move. The telc-
graph lines have been cut in various
places and the communication with
Steynsburg. Dordrecht and Marias-
burg has been severed. 1t is believed
here that the Beers have occupied
Steynsburg. Firing has been heard in
the direction of Stormberg, probably
between Gen. Gatacre's vanguard ana
the BOer commando.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-07
FOUND DEAD IN BED.
Miss May A. Page OF Portland, Found Dead
Accident or Suicide?

Portland, Me, Dec. G-Miss May \.
PaE" ~ Portland, was found dead in
her bed III a Free street boarding
kerchirf that had been saturated with
ohloroform was spread over the lower
portion of her face, and a bottle part
ly filled With chlOroform was on the
table at the head of her bed She had
been complaining Of sleeplcssness and
the physicians think she had taken the
anesthctic to induce sleep. although the
theory of suicide is also entertained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-07
FORGERY is ALLEGED.
Albert G. BuIger o. Easipot, Charged With
Forging an Endorsement.

Ellsworth Ne. Dee. 6.-AIbert G.
EuIger, formerly 4 well-known bust
ness man Of Ear Harbor. was brought
to Ellsworth. Wednesday. from East
port under arrest charged with forg-
cry. II is claimed that NJ forged an
Endorsement on a note. for $4O0
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-07
BOERS' BIG GUN
Throws Shells Into British
Camp at Ladysmith
Gen. Joubert Sick and Gen. SchaIk-
burgher Is in Command.
Fighting Reported at stormburg Beers Have
Probably Captured Steynsburg.

Ladysmith, DC. 2.-The hottest
bombardment of the siege took place.
last Thursday. The Beers got new
big gun in position on Lombard's Kop,
completely commanding the town and
shelled our camp, that day and yester-
day. planting shells with great accu-
racy in the camp of the Gordon High
landers and the Manchester Regiment.
where there We're many narrow es-
capes.
The enemy resumed the lombard
ment today. doing some very effective
shooting. Several Of our guns have
been shattered by the Beers big gun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-07
SPAIN STILL LIVES.
Spaniards Ordered Recognized in Cuba Porto
Rico and the Philippines.

Madrid. Dec. FIN the Chamber Of Dep
utics. today, Premier Slvcla announced
that as a result of the representations of
the government of Spain, the United States
government had instructed its authorities
in cuba. the Philippines ana Porto Rico
10 recognize the nationality of Spaniards
in those places
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-07

A syndicate. headed by Tom l.. and
Albert johnson. the Cleveland ONO.
street car magnates. will build 4 street
railroad in Honolulu and on Oahu
Island. on which the capitol Of the
Hawaiian islands is situated. Electro
lines will not only be built within the
city limits, but suburban lines will be
constructed leading 70 the different
points Of interest ana business nelt
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-07
FAIR WEATHER..

Washington. Dee 6.-Forecast for
Thursday and Friday: New England
and Eastern New York. f4ir. Thursday
and Friday; fresh north to east winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-07
WATCHES.

Our entire stock of watches both la
dies and gents in solid gold. gold filled
and silver cases, Will be disposed Of for
about half value.
ALSO BARGAINS IN DIAMONDS. p
Make selection for Christmas ana We
will hold it for YOU
MONEY 10 LOAN
COLLATERAL LOAN co.
opp. Cony House, Augusta.
JAM ,eodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-07
TO CURE la GRIPPE IN TWO DAYS

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
Al! druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. +: w. Groves signature is on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-12-07
Seth CONGRESS-.
Nearly 800 Measures Intro
duced in the Senate.
The Financial Bill Unanimously Az
proved by House Republicans.
Will Be Debated. Next Week. and Passed Be.
fore Christmas Recess.

Washington, Dec. G.-Ncarly 800 bills
and joint resolutions, several important
concurrent resolutions and petitions.
numbering hundreds, We're presented
to the Senate. today. Some of the bills.
majority of them. in fact. We're Old
stagers which had been introduced in
the last Congress, or in previous Con
crosses. vast number of them was
OF minor Importance. but a few We're
of national interest and consequence.
Mr.. Aldrich had the honor of introduc-
ing IN" flrst measure in the Senate. 1t
was the financial bill drawn by the
Senate committee on finance. of which
Mr. Aldrich is chairman, and probably
was the most important measure in
PRODUCED during the day
Resolutions Were offered providing
for an investigation by the judiciary
committee of all phases of polygamy
recently presented in connection with
what is known as the Roberts ease. ex-
pressing the sympathy Of the SENATE
for the Beers in their war with Great
Britain. ana declaring that Senator n
Il. Scott of West Virginia. is not en-
titled TO a seat in the Senate.
Mr.. Harris, Pop. Kan. was appoin;-
ed temporary member Of the com
mittee on privileges and elections. The
appointment Is important ana signif-
cant because the committee has under
consideration the Quay, Clark and
Scott contests
The Senate spent half an hour III ex-
ecutive session, today. but beyond the
confirmation Of Sec. Root and the ref
erence to committee Of the numerous
nominations sent in. today. transacted
no business MI. Roots nomination
was referred to the committee on mill
itary affairs and Immediately reported
back and confirmed. There was no OPP
position to immediate action.