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The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-04-06
Renublican Gains in Montana

Helena, Mont, April 2.-Republican
gains are reported from most parts Of
the state where municipal elections were
held today. The most notable republi-
can victory was in Helena, where Ed
wards, republican, defeated Sullivan,
democrat, by a majority of 800, and
elected aldermen in all but one of the
seven wards, including other candidates
on the city ticket. The question OF
municipal ownership of water and cleo
trio lighting plants and the referendum
entered into the campaign. Edwards
being recognized as the champion OF city
ownership of such utilities. Edwards
majority was the largest ever received
in Helena on an election for mayor. For
the first time in seven years the republi-
cans will have control of the government
at Great Falls, and republican gains
were reported from Butte, Livingston
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-04-06
To Fight EDidemics.

Washington, March 31.-Secretary
Gage has submitted to the house a re-
quest for 100000 additional to the
fund to prevent the introduction and
spread of epidemic diseases. He says
that the surgeon general OF the marine
hospital service reports that on account
OF the continued and increasing danger
from plague, medical officers have been
stationed ct United States consulates in
Europe from which emigrants depart.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-04-06
Pork Bounced I'm.

Chicago, March 31-With commission
houses bidding franticaly to fill heavy
outside order, brokers for packers acraD-
ping to cover sales, and a chorus OF di..
consolate sports struggling to get ont
OF the record breaking bull market, Nav
pork at the first part Of tOday's session
shot up 81 cents hundred over vester-
day, which then went II cents over the
previous day.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-04-06
EXECUTIONS IN PHILIPPINES.
A New Policy Inaugurated for the
Brigands.

bEISdnuSs
Washington, March 31.-The execu-
ton OF MOralez and Gonzalez, the Phil
ippine leaders, marks the Inauguration
OF new policy in the Philippines. This
is the execution of the death sentence by
order of the military officers in com
mand in the cases of persons, natives or
others, convicted and sentenced by mill
tary commissions organized under the
rules of war. MOralez and Gonzalez
were convicted by military commission
OF the murder of Filipinos and were SEN
fenced to be hanged near Bayambong
March 30 and the press dispatches from
Manila show the sentence was carried
into effect. No official report of the
case has been received at the war depart
ment.
There have heen several cases where
the death penalty was imposed by mill
tary tribunals, but up to the present no
instance where the death sentence was not
cOmmuted to Imprisonment for life. 1t
is stated that General Otis action is un-
dOubtedly intended to suppress brigand-
age and Outlawry in the Philippines, but
some conservative officers fear that his
summary action may jeopardize the
safety OF American prisoners now in the
hands OF the insurgents.
General Pana Surrendered.
Manila, March 31.-The Chinese gen
eral, Pana, who has been terrOrizing and
devastating the province of Panay, has
surrendered at Logaspi to Brigadier
General Kobbe, who is bringing him to
Manila.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-04-06
General Pana Surrendered.
Favor of Rough Riders.

New York, March 31.-A special to
the Herald from Washington says: Men
who served in the Twenty second New
York regiment and in Roosevelt's rough
riders will receive two months extra
pay from the government, as the result
OF an amendment Of which Representa-
tive Clayton of New York was instru-
mental in adding to the army appro-
priation. These two regiments and two
Iowa batteries were mustered out OF the
service before the general law went into
effect giving the volunteer extra pay.
The amendment will place those organ
izations on the same footing as all other
volunteers in the Spanish war.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-04-06
Ice Breaks Early.

Seattle, April 1.-The ice in the upper
Yukon shows signs of breaking up, max
ing navigation possible six weeks earlier
than in any previous season within the
memory of pioneers. This is the news
brought by the steamer City of Seattle
which arrived today.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-04-06

If you would have the best blood
purifier and tonic, get DR.. Bucks Celery,
Sarsaparilla and Dandelion compound.
Only at The Elk Drug Store.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-04-06
TWENTY-THIRD YEAR.

ana Anaconda. Philipsburg elected n
silver ticket, and Bozeman gained n
democrat in it's council.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-04-06
Sunday, April

Former Senator Philetus Sawyer of
Wisconsin died at Oshkosh.
Plague has run it's course at Honolulu.
No new cases are appearing.
DR.. B. H. Shaw was shot and killed
by his insane brother-in-law, John Nc
Kimm, at Kansas City.
A strike of st. Louis painters is prob
able. The journeymen want an advance
in wages from 50 so to So a day.
Gustav Henry Geyer, an old timer at
Butte, Montana, spent several thousand
dollars in few days and suicided.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-04-06

Former Senator Gibson of Marylar
died at Washington from heart diseas
Twenty thousand men will be benefi
ed by the wage increase recently al
nounced by the tube combine at Pitt.
burg.
Chief Joseph of the Nez Perces is
Washington asking that his tribe be r
turned to their old country at WalIowi
Oregon.
The new rural free delivery route frol
North Yakima, secured by Represent
tive Jones, will be over 20 miles lon,
covering 10 square miles and serving
population of 412 persons.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-04-06

Kimberly, April There is a great
Boer activity along the VaaI river
About six thousand burghers have as
sembled at various points between Four
teen Streams and Christiana. About
700 men are occupying Wirand north Of
klipdam and 400 men are laagered at
ROOtGaD
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-04-06

We also offer some excellent bargains
in Ladies Shirt Waists, from so cents
upwards.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-04-06

The last shipment having just arrived
we are showing a complete line of Ladies'
Tailor Suits. We guarantee them to be
the best values in this market and of the
latest styles. Eton Jackets and Skirts
with double box plait.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-04-06

AS Special for this week we have the
celebrated Hudson Boys Ribbed Hose
at 10 cents per pair, sold for 25 cents al
other places.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-02-03
HOW TO PRESERVE WIVES.
III These Directions Are Faithfully
Followed the Result VIII BE
satisfac Glory.

This special sort OF preserve might
prove to be an invaluable household ar
ticle, did the many conscientious and
well-meaning men who believe in the
propriety of preserving their wives un-
derstand the culinary art required for
their best preservation. The following
method, If carefully adhered to, never
fails to give satisfactory results:
In the first place, wives are a fruit
which should be selected for quality.
more with regard TO their flavor than
appearance, which will result in the
agreeable surprise OF tasting better
than they look. They should never be
placed in an earthen agate-ware pot of
any old dimension Or shape, but into a
generous loving cup, having a true
heart shape. Cover with water judi
ciously favored with pure grape sugar
to keep them sweet and palatable.
Ihat they may be kept thoroughly
warmed, place the receptacle on the
back OF the stove in which must be used
Tor heating purposes the free burning
coal, never gas. Do not make the mis-
Jake or submitting the fruit to a
varied temperature, as it is apt to i'm
pair the flavor and extract an uncertain
bitterness. 1t may be necessary to stir
1t occasionally, but this should be done
with heart-shaped spoon.
Throw into the loving cup now and
again handful Of herbs, sweet violets
and fragrant mignonette. You will
De surprised at their preserving quality,
and the deliciousness of the aroma
which viii permeate the atmosphere
VIII prove most appetizing. A few gold
:oins dropped gently at the right time
Into the water and allowed to simmer
during the process of preservation will
tlnge the mixture to the kings TASTE
N. Z. Sun.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-02-03

other words she hampered Gilbert's in
tentions as best she could, with the
usual inefectiveness of parental inter
ference.
Gilbert was constant caller, and, ex-
cept by Matilda, was treated with cool
tolerance. Last week Matilda sprained
her ankle and looked very sweet, nest
ling among the pillows placed in a great
rocking chair. Gilbert was correctly
sympathetic and Mrs. Hubbard's fripid-
ity was warmly appreciated.
He rose to go. Mrs. hubbard followed
him to the vestibule and in chilly 81
lence held his coat. Then Gilbert suf-
fered from lapse of memory. One arm
had entered the coat, and as he partly
turned toward the holder the other. he
speaking long practice at the art, stole
around the woman's neck, and before
his wandering senses became aware Of
his actions he had imprinted a kiss on
the lips of Matilda's mother.
IT there was q scene Gilbert never
witnessed It. Before the shrek that
Mrs. Hubbard's lips formed to utter
could make itself heard Gilbert, feeling
like hayrack full of fools, was far
away and rapidly getting farther. He
hasn't heard anything of the affair or
OF Matilda since. He hasn't inclination
or nerve to appear or explain. He Is
hunting up some other place to spend
his evenings.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-02-03
INFATUATED WILDCAT.
u Attacked Man I'm "a Boat and Was
Driven Away Only After q
Fierce Struggle.

Samuel Conkling has sent to the New
York Journal lurid account of bat.
tie with an Infatuated wildcat on Lake
Hopatcong, near Mount Arlington
According to his narrative he was
out on the lake In a small boat when
darkness came on and he got lost, final
ly running aground, and con tinuing, he
says:
NO sooner had done so than I saw
some black object which appeared to
come up out Of the water about 20 PAGES
ahead OF me and make circle around
the boat. paid little attention to the
animal. thinking it was a beaver or an
otter, until 1t tried to come into the
boat at the stern.
Il gave him punch with my oar and
he let go, but in two seconds he was
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-02-03
MRS. LAEeH0RNE's PLEA.

MIS- ORRA LANeEoRNE, a white lad
OF Lynchburs, va, contributed an al
mirsble article to the New YORK Sur
under date of January 28th. Il was
published In the issue of January 2esn.
1t was in opposition to the "Jim Grow
Gar" Bill. Her concluding remarks
were az follows:
The great mistake the South has
been making ever siuce the emaueins.
tlon is its refusal to recoRnize dIssinc.
lions among the colored people. There
is large and increasing class among
them who are educated, ACQUIRING
property, making good citiz ems in the
communities where they live. Such q
pill rs the one proposed recognises no
d'herence among the Negroes. The
WelI.preo and intelligent coiored
tescser, though iadylike and refined in
her bearing. is clsssed with the coarse.
uncouth, degraded men and women of
ner race who have rejected all the
benefits freedom has offered Them
we are wonderfully inconsistent on
TINS subject. Every white woman who
mas enndren wants Negro nurse to
trevel with her and sit beside her in
the car. 1t is q common thing TO see
white ladies driving in our streets with
Negro boy beside them. We can
stand any amount of iurtano-
sition with colored people IL it serves
our convenience, and shall we never
consider theirs
we who were born shareholders,
nurseo py Negroes, protected in the
fearful days Of the Civil War by Ne
groes, and are still dependent upon
them for help in almost every derar.-
ment OF life, shall We not 90 what we
can TO aid them in their efforts to
reach the high plane OF civilization.
possible for all in this land, which
zen
Unfortunately she is numbered
among the great minority. We appre-
ciate her efforts and hope that God
may nerve others to enlist their sym
pashies in behalf Of truth and justice.
IN order that Righteousness may be-
come triumphant throughout the land
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-02-03
THAT NEEDLESS HUMILIATION

Every colored person With whom we
have come In contact seems to regard
the Jim Grow Car bill recently pas sed
oy the Virginia legislature as a person.
al afiront and q needless humiliation
1t has done more to rupture the
friendly relationship between the races
than anything which could be devised
There lie determination however 70
turn this last stab" at q docils and de
voted race to practical account by ac-
ceptirs tbs gauge of battle" and 60
segregate and eengregate in matters
OF business and finance.
The action of white men, preaur,sti
to be opposed to race or class Iegisla.
ton has been the most dishesrteniue
feature of the legislatures recent pro-
gramme.
10 pass such measure with prscsi-
cal unanimity, regardless Of the pro.
tests OF the people most concerned and
without according them even a hearing
before the legislative jury "empanell-
So TO pass upon the case was a viola.
tion or every principle of justice and
antagonistic to every rnls or law.
Ii had been the boast of the average
virginia citizen of color that there was
no friction between the races in Vir.
ginia, and that the liberaI-minded
white men of the state had once before
refused to permit the infection upon
their dark-skipued population OF such
an Infamous outrage.
AS the matter now stands. it ia plain
~ evident that the Democratic PARTY
OF this state cannot be trusted by the
colored people. It is now as it alwAVs
nave been against his best interests.
There is no excuse for this crusade
against q helpless and defenseless peo-
pie. They have virtually abandoned
the right to vote, aud following closely
upon this comes the taking away the
right to enjoy unrestricted privileges
upon the railroads OF the state.
Oolored men OF Democrats teuaen.
cies have received a rude check. So
Tar as we are concerned, our horses
head is set as usual in the epposits di-
rection from that which leads to the
camp of the Democratic Party of Vir-
ginia.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-02-03
machine rule,

tnecnlne rule.
bis asssssina lion is to be sdeplored
undermining "a it does the principle,
OF feee government aud being even
more dangerous than the method,
which he employed.
Colored men who have been tha "a.
tins OF the shot gun and the bludgeou
reahzs now tina. Con is in all of thess
movements, and that the wrath @, the
Negro hsters is being exercised upou
the Neyro-haters.
when white men begin the busines,
OF kiliiog eacn other, the colored broth.
er will have a breathing spell and an
opportunity to get out OF she range O,
the white meo's guns.
The disregard OF law in dealing with
coIored citizens has led TO q worse dis
regard OF it's DEGREES in dealin~ with
white ones.
We note with satisfaction that the
roooing Of the colored citissn OF his
right to vote has led to the nullify;np
OF the white mans opportunity to az.
ercise similar privilege.
Let the colore1 men OF Kentnokv
stand aside. The white men are anI.
ioos to havs an opportunity to kill
each other aud let as permit them 60
have range for their guns and the
space TO exercise their marksm anshin,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-02-03
washing and Drying tn. H.,r

Once month. at the very least, the
head should be washed. Borax makes
the best cleanser. Plenty of warm
water Is needed after the process of
cleansing has been gone through. The
warm water should be poured over the
head by a second person, the hair be-
Ing held over a bathtub while this ia
being done. Yolk of egg makes an ex-
cellent wash for the hair, but even
greater care is needed after its appli-
cation Nthan in the case with borax.
otherwise the hair will be sticky when
dry. No time should be lost in driving
the hair after it has been washed. The
best way to dry it quickly and thorough
~ is, after good rub with dry towels.
TO sit on rug in front of a good fire.
and, still rubbing, allow the heat to fall
on the back, the sides and the top OF
the head alternately. A douche of cold
water should always be poured over the
head after the warm water, and in cold
weather some alcohol should be rubbed
well into the scalp. The hair should
never be done up until it is perfectly
dry, and it should be well shaker before
beginning to brush and comb it after II
has been washed.-Ladies' Home Jour-
nal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-02-03
WAR TIME EXPERIENCES.
the Captain and the Major Exchange
"Reminiscences OF Old Time
War Days.

I'm one of the forced marches of tina,
summer" said the captain, "a man in
our regiment became overheated and
exhibited SO many of the peculiaritie.
OF an insane man that he was sent 10
washington. L was then a sergeant,
and was detailed to take the poor Eel.
low through. He had never been VIC.
lent and it was supposed that one man
would have no difficulty in controlling
him. But 1t was long journey in box
cars. In boats, and finally, in the last
stage Of the journey, in a Pullman
sleeper.
While we were travelling in a box
car the prisoner played several tricks
upon me, and on one occasion nearly
made good his escape. On the boat he
represented that was the prisoner and
he was my guard, and kept me in hot
water all the time. After we took the
sleeper on the Baltimore d Ohio road
he threw the tickets out Of the window
and climbed out himself. saved him
by reaching out and pulling him in by
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-02-03
Piled THE OAR FAST.

around to the side of the boat, coming
full head on. Then 1 saw for the first
time 1t was an animal as big as the
largest sized wildcat. Quick as posi-.
lie | stood up in the boat, and with the
OR in both hands made battle for ell
my strength allowed for FIVE OF ten
minutes.
Il piled the oar fast as the fly wheel
on printing press When struck him
again and again on the head he gave
up the fight and swan shoreward. ]
was in the battle of Shiloh and Gettys-
burg when mimic balls and she'll fell
thick and fast, but must say I'd rather
go through that horrible conflict, when
the dead and shell-mangled men were
lying SO thick one was compelled to step
on bodies ere life was extinct"
Conkling said he broke one oar and
lost the other, but padded in with the
broken piece.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-02-03
Reminiscence of Gettv,bnre

aged Mrs. Spencer, who goes about
on crutches as the result of beine
wounded in the thigh by spent grape
shot, came slowly back to headouar.
ters after the recent parade. She hob
bled up the steps and was lust enter.
ing the door as q younger woman was
passing out. They stopped and looked
into each others faces a moment. care
you Mrs. Almina Spencer?" asked the
younger. To an affirmative replv She
cried: Don't you know me? I'm tho
little girl, eight years old, who heIped
you on the field at Gettysburg" Mrs.
spencer nearly wept with delight. II
brought all of that terrible time back
to her when she arrived, the first WON.
an on the field, to care for the divine
and cheer the living. But her most ex.
citing experience was during the bat.
tie Of the Wilderness, when She waded
through mud all night long, walking
over ground that was slippery with
blood, to carry bread and meat and cot.
fee to the soldiers in the field.-Phila,
delphia Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-02-03
JUMPED INTO THE WAFER

main force. When we reached Wash
ington was so exhausted that turned
MIN over to the provost marshal and
slept for two days. Then 1 was called
to the prison, informed that my man
had become so violent no one could ap-
proaeh him, and that he had turned the
water on in his cell and was flooding
the prison.
L went at once to the cell, asked
Charley what was the matter, and he.
walking around in water in his bare
feet, said that he was indignant at be-
Ing put in such place, and he wanted
to get out. L informed him that I had
come TO take him out. He put on his
clothes without a murmur and walked
with me to an ambulance waiting to
take us to the asylum. In sight of the
building, he rebelled, but we drove hur-
riedly through the gates and 1 delivered
him TO the authorities. He was kept
there for six months and was dis.
charged as cured, went home to his fam
lily, and showed no signs of insanity
until one day he was out on the Ohio
river with his sisters, when he suddenly
arose, jumped into the water, and was
drowned. My experience with that
poor fellow was harder than any 1 ever
had in battle, and was two months in
recovering from the strain of that trip
to Washington"
Il had rather a hard trip outside of
army duty" said the major, when /
ought to have had a pleasant trip. After
Vlcksburg the men and officers of the
several commands were furloughed in
heavy detachments. When 1t came our
turn, the old stern-wheel steamer Mod.
orator was coming north, and twice as
many men crowded on board as could
be accommodated. The enlisted men
had their havesacks and provisions. but
the commissioned officers went ON
board without any provisions, under
the promise that they would be enter.
tanned at the captains table.
There were so or 60 officers, and the
captains entire stock of tableware con-
sisted OF IA plates, eight cups, Il knives.
no forks, and with these very little 70
eat AT meal time the officers stood be-
hind the chairs three deep, each man
waiting for his turn, and never stopping
TO have the dishes washed. I never
came SO near starving on any forced
march in front as did on that old
steamboat. We were ten days coming
from Vickburg to Cairo, and ran out
OF provisions two or three times. So it
happens that when l think of starving
men do not think of Andersonville or
OF Libby, but of coming home on fur.
lougn on the old steamboat Moderator"
Chicago Inter Ocean.