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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-08-21
TWO THOUSAND DEAD.
Appalling Conditions In Porto Rico Re-
ported to War Bureau.


ported to War Bureau.
Washington, Aug. 1s-The appalling
conditions existing in Porto Rico were
made more fully known to the war de-
partment by General Davis in dis
patch, which says: 1.-THE deaths out
right in the island will reach 1000
while many are dying daily from in
juries and privations.
80 great is the destruction of roads
that there is no communication yet
with one-third of the island. The COM
handing officer at each of twelve posts
10 inspector Of relief for this district
and he has detailed men in every mu-
nicipality collecting data and relieving
most pressing needs. have furnished
each inspector with similar funds and
given authority to issue food from
army supplies.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-08-21
HAVE ANOTHER BATTLE.
Dns American Soldier Killed In = Fight
With Filtpinos.

Manila, Aug. 16.-A force of United
States troops from Quinua, four miles
northeast of Malolos. and from Bali
Gag, near Bustos, about six miles
northeast Of Quinua, encountered .
body of insurgents, about 500 in num-
Der, at about half way between Bustus
and Quinua- In the engagement that.
ensued the Filipinos were severely pun
ished and scattered. The Americans
lost one killed. The insurgent force is
believed to have been under the COM
mand of General Pao del Pillar, and to
have had in view tearing up the rail-
way at Bocave and Bigaa. about three
miles from Bulacan.
A battalion of the Twenty-frst in
fantry will be sent to these posts to-
strengthen the railroad guard and to-
reconnoitre the country in the direc-
ton of Noragary and on the Bustus
road.
General Wehatcn, with the troops at
Calulut, made reconnaissance on An
peles, about four miles to the north
west, where he found 500 of the enemy.
He silenced their fire and then returned
to Calulut.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-08-21
ponap.rtl.t. threaten French Gorernm.D

Paris, Aug. 17.-At the annual ban
quet Of Bonapartists, M. Mignot pre-
siding, telegram from Prince Victor
Napoleon was read, saying he relied on
the various committees to act energet-
ically under the present grave circum-
stances. The reading OF the telegram
WAS greeted with shouts of give
lempereuer' "Vive fGuerinl" The
young royalists also assembled at
banquet at st. Maur. Violent attacks
were made on the recent measures of
the. government.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-08-21
TRANSvAAL is ARMING.

The Boers Arc Convinced That Nothing u
Left Them But War.
johannesburg, Aug. 16.-The Stand
srd and Digger's News says: The Beers
are convinced that there is nothing for
1t now but the arbitrament of arms.
All sorts of warlike rumors are in cir
culation. 1t is alleged that the field
cornets have received orders to supply
all unarmed burghers with rifles gra-
tuitously, and to substitute Mausers
for Martini-Henry.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-08-21
COLORADO SOLDIERS HOME.



San Francisco, Aug. 1s.-The trans
port Warren has arrived at this port,
having on board the First Colorado
regiment of volunteers, back from the
campaign in the Philippines. The regi-
ment, commanded by Colonel Mccoy,
returns with forty-six officers and o24
men, about $50 less thar the number
who sailed from San Francisco last
year. just before the regiment de-
parted from Manila, thirty-five Of the
First Colorado enlisted in the Thirty
seventh regiment of volunteers, which
was formed in the Philippines. Two
deaths occurred after the Warren left
Yakohoma. These were Privates Iran
Tinnerholm and Lindsay. Tinnerholm
died of typhoid malaria, and Lindsay
succumbed to an attack of dysentery.
The remains of these two soldiers were
buried at sea-
In addition to the Colorado regiment,
the Warren also brought from the Phil
ippines 1919 discharged soldiers, COM
prising fifty from the Sixth artillery
light battery, fifty from the engineer
corps, and twenty-nine stewards and
nurses from the various hospital corps.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-08-21
PRISONERS HEARD FROM.

Lieutenant Gilmore and Thirteen Others
are ut Vigan.
Washington, Aug. 16.-The secretary
of the navy has received the following
from Admiral Watson, ut Manila:
Escaped Spanish prisoners report
Gilmore and thirteen other Americans,
eight sailors and five soldiers, confined
at Vigan. Four sailors in hospital with
sore legs. Gilmore we'll treated. Sup
plies sent by Admiral Dewey never
reached them. WATSON"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-08-21
FIT OUT EXPEDITIONS.

Gomez Said to Be Filibustering Against
Santo Domingo.
Santiago de Cuba, Aug. 16-The mil
itarv authorities here have almost pos
tive evidence that the Santo Domingo
revolutionists, through their agents,
are organizing expeditions in this
province. Some expeditions it is con-
fidently asserted have already left
with large amount of military sup
plies.
General Maxine Gomez is said to be
directing the organization of the fill
busters.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-08-21
Muder by the Wholesale,

Middleburg, Vt, Aug. 1o-In East
Hiddleburg Monday man named
Eastwood went to the home of his
mother-in-law and shot his wife and
her mother, killing both. He then
drove to Middleburg, went to the resi-
dence of Frank Fem, shot him through
the heart, killing him instantly, then
shot at Fenn's wife and just missed
her
Eastwood then went to the residence
of his wife's brother. E. D. Brown, ev-
identity intending to kill him, but
could NOT find him. Eastwood escaped.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-08-21
LABoRI GROWING WORSE.
Bullet stni In HI. Body and Fever IL In
creasing.

Rennes, Aug. ls.-Dr Paul Rectus
says that Maitre Labori was weaker
yesterday, and suffered much pain.
Tho physicians have not yet extracted
tho bullet, and they do not believe
that Labori can attend court Monday.
They say that it would be an act of
great imprudence If he were to do so.
Maitre Labori is slightly worse. His
fever continues to increase.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-08-21
POISONED AT A PICNIC.
Two Hundred Per.ons Ill From Drinksns
Lemonade.

Rockford, ILL.,, Aug. 1.-two hun
dred people were poisoned at Oregon,
ILL.,, by lemonade which they drank A.
= picnic. As yet no fatalities have
been reported. The picnic was the
annual celebration of the Modern
Woodmen of America, and was attended
by 1900 people. The poisoning IL sup
posed to have been the result of citric
acid In the lemonade sold at one of tho
stands
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-08-21
SUNK IN A COLLISION.


London, Aug. 16-A dispatch from
Calcutta says the survey steamer Res
olute was sunk in collision with the
British steamer Scindia. Several lives
were lost in the disaster The Resolute
had half dozen European officers and
a crew of about sixty natives aboard
The chief officer, second and third en-
gineers end some natives were saved.
but the remainder of those on board
are missing.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-30
STURDY BOERS.
They Know how to Handle Both Rifles
and the Artillery.

They Know how to Handle Both Rifles
and the Artillery.
w. II. bes-T0wnsend, Of Liver
pool, who Is travelling with Mr.. Keith,
from his own accounts seems to be
the English globe-trotter Of whom 80
much has been written, for apparent
ly from his talk he has been in all
countries. He spoke most interesting
ly of the Transvaal, saying: II spent
eight months there just prior to Jane
sons famous raid, and became thor
oughly familiar with the country and
its inhabitants, although I cannot say
1 ever became intimate with any Of
them, as the Beers are absolutely the
most uncommunicative people have
ever seen. spent large part of
my time there in johannesburg, which
Is q typical mining town, although 1t
has been largely built up and has
some very handsome buildings.
'The Beers themselves are very dull
mentally, non-prOgressive and phleg-
matte; this last, however, tells in their
favor in battle as they do not become
In the least excited when under fire.
1t is a mistake to think they have lost
their ability as shots, for they practice
craftsmanship continually, and are
the most expert shots have ever seen.
l myself constantly saw the small
Boer boys practice shooting on the
vcldt, and some Of them couldn't have
been over years old.
II also trekked pronounced treek-
kcd) up to the Limpopo River, which
is the boundary line between the
Transvaal and Matabeleland for the
shooting, which is the finest for both
bird and beast have ever had. got
pretty good idea Of the lay of the
country, and 1t has the most perfect
natural defenses in the world. On the
Natal border the few passes there are
80 narrow and of such character that
40 men can with ease hold themselves
against a thousand and the same Is
true Of all their other frontiers. Then
the country from its nature affords
natural second line Of defense, for 1t
Is made up Of successive ranges OF
mountains, with level plains, or veldts,
between, and all the mountains can
only be crossed by passes of so ditli-
cult nature as to render it possible
for few men to stand off large
number.
1T Is also a mistake to think that
the Roers are unable to handle artil.
lery. Young Beers are sent abroad
for their education, and large numbers
of them have studied in the military
schools of France, Germany and even
England itself. AS in the past, in each
company of Boer artillery number
of sharpshooters are told off whose
sole duty it will be to pick off the Of
ficers Of the enemy. These companies
number about 100 men each. When
we were In San Francisco we met q
number of prominent mining men
there who have been in the Transvanl
and were thoroughly acquainted with
the country and the Beers, and their
characteristics, and while we all know
that in the end Great Britain would
undoubtedly conquer, we all agreed
that 1t would nevertheless take her
a long time to do 1t, and that the nut
she has set herself to crack is likely
to prove far more difficult than most
people at present reallze."-N. Y. Trl-
bune.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-30

The construction Of cigar box pass
es through nineteen different process
es before 1t Is resGy to receive the
cigars.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-30
TITAN BRONZE.
lew Popular Shade of Hair Is Very
Expensive Luxury.

Titan bronze, the new shade of
,air, Is still too much Of a novelty to
,e common but who has seen it and
lot longed for tresses of that wonder
ul hue? 1t is too expensive an opera.
ion to ever become the popular shade,
Ind no amateur at hair dyeing can &C.
:omplish the desired result, so the for
unate few who possess locks of
Titan bronze need have little fear of
many duplicates.
The art of hair dyeing has made
tremendous strides within the last
ew years, and there are many artists
that line whose work defes criti-
ism, another word for detection, but
Americans, as a class, have not taken
rindly to that sort of thing, and the
'emark that "she dyes her hair" is
IT'LL considered by many as term Of
'eproach.
The Princess of Wales has variety
If wigs, which she changes with her
oilets. On her return from a drive or
reception another gown, with it's ac.
:ompanying wig, is In readiness, and
hat her locks are red to-day and
)rown tomorrow III no wise discon-
.erts the Princess. All such matters
ire regulated by custom, and the day
nay come when chemical hair dyes
,r exchangeable chignons will be part
II every woman's wardrobe.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-30
THE STAGE.
A Mirror of Fashion Where Correct
Costumes Are Seen.

The stage continues to form the
mirror Of fashion. One scarcely need
Jake in fashion paper if one pays
constant visits to the theatre. There
one can study all the varieties of la
mode and the latest and newest de-
signs. Each play seems to have its
own specially in dress, it's favorite
color and its favorite dressmaker.
Possibly spectators never give a
thought to the fact that these constant
changes of costume form no inconsid.
erable portion OK the fatigue incurred
~ an actress In long and heavy
part. Dress cannot be slurred over
low. Gowns must be laced and but
oned up, gloves, shoes, hats, petit.
coats be worn to match. 1t was differ.
ent in the good old days when &C.
resses shuffled one gown over another
md fastened them lightly with but.
ON. The Japanese costume is one of
he most intricate. The real Japanese
ady wears three gowns, one over the
)ther, small portion of each show.
ng at the neck, the gowns being artis.
:ically shaded, say, from pale pink to
deepest rose, or flom violet to sky
blue. The chemise, too, match, and a
special touch of deep, contrastivo
color is given by the waistband.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-30
AS SEEN BY OTHERS.
Rebuff to Lewis Carroll Given by a
Little Girl.

Lewis Carroll, author Of "Alice In
Wonderland" told with keen relish Of
a rebuff given him by little girl who
knew him only as learned mathema-
tician.
"Have you ever read Through the
Looking GlassY he asked her, expect
ing an outburst of delight
"Oh, dear, yesw she replied. "It is
even more stupid than Alice In Won.
derlandv Don't you think so?"
Wordsworth could not conceal his
chagrin when he heard that his neigh
"a daft. idle body, who went moaning
about the hills and had not wit enough
to raise field Of oats"
The following anecdote Of Henry
Clay was told by one OF his personal
friends:
While making the Journey to Wash
ington on the National road, just after
his nomination as candidate for the
Presidency, he was travelling one
stormy night, wrapped up in huge
cloak, on the back seat of the stage
coach, when two passengers entered.
They were Kentuckians, like himself.
He fell asleep, and when he awoke
found them discussing his chances III
the coming campaign.
"What did Henry Clay 60 into poll
tics forT said one. "He had good
bit Of land; he had keen eye for
stock. If he had stuck to stock-rais-
ing he'd have been worth his fifty
thousand. But now he doesn't own
dollar"
"And," the great Kentuckian used
to add. "the worst of 1t was, every
word Of it was true"
1t was characteristic of the man that
at the next stopping place he took an
other coach, lest his critics should rec
ognize him and be mortified at their
unintenticu ual rudeness.-YOuth's Com
panion.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-30

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To secure for you the best and most interesting of the great Illus
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traed MAGAZINES together with years subscription to this journal
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-30
No Runaways in Russia.

Runaway horses are unknown In
Russia. No one drives there without
having a thin cord with q running
Moose around the neck Of the animal
When an animal bolts the cord is
pulled and the horse stops as soon as
be feels the pressure on the windpipe.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-30
Both Toqether0ne Yearfor0n|v Us I.55

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Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-30
May Be True.

A naturalist found black ants were
devouring the skins Of some bird spec
linens on a table, 80 he made tar cir
cles on four pieces Of paper, and put
one under each leg of the table. Ants
will not cross tar. Pretty soon he
found the ants busily at work again,
and, looking at the tar circles, found
each one bridged by bits Of sand which
the clever ants hal brought in from
the street.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-30
All Three Together Tor Only S ZOO

One other opportunity offer you You wish to keep in touch
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eight Thousand columns of reading matter year. In former
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by ITSELF Now can have it, WISH i'll connection with your
home paper and The CAsMOlOltan Magazine
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-30
Sexes Politically EuuaI,

In Iceland men and womep are in
every respect political equals. The
nation, which ~numbers about 10000
people, is governed by representatives
elected by men and women together.
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-30
NEA RLy
NEARLY
Fifty-eight Years Old!!!

It's long life, but devotion to the true inter
ests and prosperity of the Ar:erican people has
won for it new friends rs the years rolled by
and the original members of Its family passed to
their reward, and these admirers are loyal and
steadfast today, with faith III its teachings, and
confidence in the information which it brings to
their homes and firesides.
AS natural consequence it enjoys IN its old
aye all the vitality and vgor of its youth, rpered
and strengthened by the experiences of over half
q century.
1t has lived on its merits, and on the cordial
support of progressive Americans.
1t is "The New York Weekly Tribune
acknowledged the country ov,r as the leading
National Family Newspaper
Catoctin clarion., 1899-11-30

Clarion has
Weekly Tribune which enables furnish
a their COS of
md lin fact
wide
ADDRESS ALL SUBSCRIPTIONS CLARION TIIURMoNTMD"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-11-21
Lady Doctors in England.

There are in London and the prov
inces, according to an article on lady
doctors in the Young Woman for Au-
gust, no fewer than 81 institutions Of
fcered wholly or partially by lady
doctors, and there are nearly 200 reg
istered medical women who have been
educated at the Handel street school
or the Royal free hospital in Gray's
Inn road. Miss Louisa Aldrich
Blake, of the New Hospital for Wom-
en-, is the first woman master of sur
gerry Of London university, and it is
worthrecordingthat theRoyal College
Of Surgeons Of Ireland four years age
conferred fellowship on a woman
Miss Emily w. Dickson, daughter OF
a former member of parliament. The
first lady dentist in London was Mis-;
r. G. Halliday, fully qualified den
tai surgeon
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-11-21
The Ledger Monthly for November

Ian Maclaren, His Home life in
Liverpool" with pictt res OF his house
his church and family, is the It'll ,
of an article in the Ledger Monthly
for November, which all readers OF
this keen and humorous poltrayer OF
Scotch character will enjoy. The pic
ture on the cover Of this Dumber is a
reproduction in color OF j. g. Browns
painting, memories of the Red Ear"
work suggestive of tie happy long
ago, in an old New England farmers
life. full OF unconscious pathos and
the poetry of work. it is accompanied
by descriptive poem by W. j. Hen
derson. The frontispiece is the fine
portrait of SirWalter Scott from Law
rence's famous painting. Six of Harry
Roseland's characteristic paintings OF
colored people are reproduced on one
page, with the artists portrait. May
Halsey Miller's new and brilliant
historical serial" The Maid OF Bo'
casse," is commenced. "Flowers and
Plants in Home Decoration" AS
seasouabe article by George X
Khopp." Felicita," by Julia Helen
Twells, charming Italian novelette,
with the glorious sunlight and clold
less skies of Capri as a backgrounds
and scenes charmingly illustrated b!
five drawing by Mr.. Victor Perord
"Camel. back in the Canaries" is +
delightful story of ride in the
deserts of the Canaries, with exciting
adventures. This number of the Led
ger Monthly has the first of the serir'
of articles bi Gen. james Grant Viii
son on th9 famous war horses of his
tory, beginning with " Washington
Battle Chargers i" with three il
Illustrations. The fashion department
by Grace Margaret Gould deals wit
the newest winter garments TO
women, with suggestions for trim
ming the newest hats, with nauy
, charming models and illustrations
In the Youth and Home department
in addition to other delightful matter
there is an article for winter eveniu
amusement entitled, Tricks for a
; Evening with Children" by Geo. /
Walsh. All this goes to make up Oh
issue of this magazine, which is pul
lished for fifty cents year, five cent
t copy Rob re Boomers Sous, Pull
A lishrrs, Ledger Building, New Yorl
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1899-11-21

Greenburg, Pa, July IL, 1898.
AbCu four years ago one side OF
my abdomen began to eularge from
growth inside 1t grew to such p
portions that it seemed To fill the alb
domen. Then dropsy logan and
swelled both legs and stomach to
twice their normal size The doctors
called the trouble enlargement OF the
spleen, and told me l must die. /
was removed from the hospital and
sent for DR.. j. H. McLean's Liver and
Kidney Balm. | took seven bottles
and continually gained and am well
in every way now. The dropsy Ell
tirely disappeared and left the growth
very small. MICHAEL O'NEILL.
For sare by @. X, WHY.