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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-04-13
DR.. P.D. Bray Writes an
Interesting
LETTER FROM SOUTH AFRICA.
Was Served Donkey Flesh in the Best
Hotel in Beaconsfield, Which Place
Had Been Beseiged for 124 Days
Fighting the Beers.

The following is an extract from a
letter written by DIR. Paul ID. Bray
from n Camp at Koodos Drift, Mod
der River. Feb. "a:
zone Of our officers leaves to-day
for Kimberly; SO | will be able TO
send you line.
live seen fighting since [ wrote
you last from Orange River. From
there We marched to divers places;
finally about 1900 of us met at a
place called Ramsdam. We got
there about 8 p. m, and our little
body of about |, 800 were surprised to
see so many troops. We left Rams
dam it5 2 a. M, and started to fight
ing at day break.
I've no written account, I am
sorry to say, of the diff rent days, but
our first check of any consequence
was at Ret River. Here two troops of
Roberts Horse were sent on ahead
to engage the Beers while the rest of
the column crossed the river. | was
fifth to cross. being Jest behind the
2nd in command. We crossed unde:
hail of bullets. |, strange to say,
did not feel 'funky.' having made up
for me IL would get me anyhow A
few minutes after we crossed the
river | was sent with dispatch to
the General (FIench) from Majen
die, the 2nd in command, to say that
two troops were engaging the enemy.
AS I returned, having had to cross
the river twice, saw Majindie fall,
being hit through the arm and
through the body. | carried him
under shelter, and stayed with him
all day; he died in the night. We
also had trumpeter wounded.
1--WE camped the night and march
ed on to Modder, where we again
had fighting, having come across a
Boer lager and captured various
wagons, beef, sheep, ammunition, etc.
All this was on the way to Kim
berly, when we marched one hun
dred miles in four days, besides
fighting. We got to Kimberly one
spent the night in a hotel in Bea-
consfield, place near Kimberly
and the people were so glad to see
us they wouldn't take a cent for
bed, etc. They had been besieged
1874 days, feeding on horse and
donkey. | ate donkey in the best
hotel (they called it veaD and
again at the CLUB. We had fighting
again the next day, when we lost
one officer killed, one wounded, and
seven men Roberst' Horse
1--WE are now thirty miles from
Kimberly, on the way to Bloom,
fontein, and have been fighting
Cronje five days now. We have
him shut, up in the river bed and
must eventually capture him. He
must have two or three thousand
at least, and we have, I believe, LOST
heavily.
I'VE stay here till Wednesday
waiting for remounts (horses) Most
of the horses that were on the marah
are done up or starved nearly to
death; 50 fell in one day, marching
We went 32 miles that day, outside
the extra distance skirmishing
without water, and the temperature
about l45 degrees in the sun.
1--WE hear that lot of our trans.
ports have been taken by the Beers
Yesterday we were able to feed oul
horses only on these rations; !:
pound of corn, q pound of bran anC
p pound of hay, and now We have
only' five days half-rations for mar
ana beast"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-04-13
s1s,ss7 Men without a Country

Deserted by Spain, denied Ameri-
can citizenship by the Republican
majority In Washington, the inhabi-
tants of Porto Rico present the spec
tacle of Sl3 937 men without a coun-
try. of course some of them are
women, some children and some
800 0c0 negroes. But whatever their
sex, whatever their age, whatever
color may have been burned upon
them by the sun OF heaven, they
have no flag to which they can APP
peal, no government to which they
must bow in love, in gratitude and
in loyal devotion.
This Is the IN 'aning of the Senate
bill.-Chieago Times Herald (Rep,
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Hard on the Cook.

Mrs. Bingo-You must be careful
what you say to the cook, dear, or
she will leave.
BingO-Why, was hard on herr
Were you'll Why, any one would
have thought you we're talking to
me Life.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-04-13
Postmaster Rush.

SPRING HILL, April &C. p.
Rush. postmaster here. has been
notified from Washington that in
order TO hold the office he must
move here. Mr.. Rush has rented a
dwelling, and will move his family
here about the last OF the We, K.
This ends the pos;mastership coa-
test.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-04-13
RHEUMATISM CURED IN A DAY.

"Mystic Cure" for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in to DAYS
Its action upon the system is remark
able and mysterious. 1t removes at
once the cause and the disease imm edi-
ately disappears. The first dose greatly
benefits. rs cents. Sold by A. r. Bains
druggist, Columbia. nov3 SIN
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RAW AS BEEF "A
FROM ECZEMA!

Not much attention is often paid to the
first symptoms of Eczema, but it is not long
before the little redness begins to itch and
burn. This is but the beginning, and will
lead to suffering and torture almost unen-
durable. 1t is common mistake to regard
q roughness and redness of the skin as
merely local irritation it is but an indica-
ton of a humor in the blood-of terrible
l-deep, and can not be reached by local appli-
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-04-13

is not a chance remedy. Its good effects
are readily experienced by all expectant
mothers who use it. Years ago il passed
the experimental stage. While il always
shortens labor and lessons the pains OF
delivery, il is also o the greatest benefit
during the earlier months of pregnancy.
Morning sickness and nervousness are
readily overcome, and the linimentrslaxes
the strained muscles, permitting them to
expand without causing distress. Mother's
Friend gives great recupsrative power to
the mother, and her recovery is sure and
rapid. Danger from rising and swelled
breasts is done away with completely.
Sold BY druggists for 81 bottle.
THE BRADFIELD REGULATOR co.
ATLANTA. Ga.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-04-13
S. S. s. FOR THE BLOOD


the the diesand will
Eczema failed It
only remedy potash
Poison Cancer letter rheumatism Open Sores Ulcers Bo Insist
s. s.; nothing take its place
will mailed address Swift
CHIC Company, Atlanta Georgia -
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no Torture Equal TO tho
Itching and Burning Of
This Fearful Disease.


applied the The disease itself
trouble blood although suffering produced
through skim the disease therefore, through
the blood
T. of Mixersville, Ind, writes: (Z-gSNN
Eczema thirty after a deal 1EM
and that it ANM
1t finally broke running and tg I
spread grow For the five
untold and had given
all hope being free from the disease have 49,
treated the best physicians and have 49,
taken blood medicines, all in vain. With little VA
take and apparently
that this the
way the remedy rid Of the poison Continuing W Sl#a
g. s. the healed entirely the skin became k8 M/N
clear and smooth, and was cured perfectly" ~ -
obstinate disease and not be cured remedy which
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-04-13
az VTNgDEsIE R1
n A EA kszra H~s

A druggist in Macon, Ca, says: "I
have sold large quantity Of Mothers
Friend, and have never known an in
stance where it has failed to produce the
good results claimed for it. All women
agree that il makes labor shorter and less
painful"
Mesa free press., 1900-05-11
Thayer and Bryan.

When William Jennings Bryan first
went to Nebraska, he was hired to take
the stump against Thayer, who was
running for gov trnor, and said some
hard things against the candidate.
"rhayer was elected" Bryan is quoted
as saying in the Chicago Times-Her-
ald After he took the governors s
chair he was called to be POSTMASTER
at a banquet at which was set down
for a speech. | did not care to go to
that banquet did not wish to meet
the governor. | remembered all that !
had said of him, and felt cheap. But
l went and sat there through the early
proceedings quite uncomfortable.
"Finally it came time for the govern.
or to call upon me. He rose from his
seat, with programme before him, and
slowly said, Mr.. Bryan-Bryan.' Then
he slowly turned his eyes upon me and
addressed me, DO you speak or sing?
"That is all ever heard from Gov
ernor Thayer as to what he thought of
my campaign speeches against him."
Mesa free press., 1900-05-11
Chinese Theaters

The Chinese are remarkably fond of
the drama, and consequently every vii
lage has it's stage. In this way the
people are educated in the past history
of their nation. The stage arrange
ments are about on par with those
which existed in England at the time
Of Shakespeare. There is no scenery,
and consequently the success Of the
piece depends entirely on the acting.
which is remarkably good.
Actresses do not exist in China, for
since, some centuries ago, an emperor
married an actress they have not been
allowed Women's parts are taken by
boys, who excel in their imitatio of
womens voices, gait and general de-
pertinent.
Perhaps it is their theatrical repre-
sentations which render Cinnamon so
content with rural life.~ At any rate,
instead of crowding into towns from
the country they are happy to work on
the land, which supplies them with all
that is needful for food and clothing.
There are no native factories, indus
tries being still in the cottage stage,
and agriculture employs more people
than any sort of trade.-CollierS Week
Mesa free press., 1900-05-11
The MOSQUITO Of Russian Lap1ana.


"We had to force our way through
long stretches of dense birch scrub un-
der q burning sun and without a
breath of wind to clear away the mos
quitoes. They settled on every particle
of exposed flesh, and the thousands
our caps and backs till the color of the
cloth was nearly hidden.
'We reached camp at IL o'clock a.
m. thoroughly done up, and even then
we could not sleep, our blood being so
fcverish from the mosquito bites. My
neck and wrists were swollen up with
Jumps the size of sparrows' eggs. I'm
fortunately, our mosquito nets had
been left in camp, as we had quite
enough collecting gear and guns to
carry, and expected to be home hours
earlier. Oil of lavender gives tempo
rary relief from persecution, but it's ef-
fects soon pass off.
"a mixture of half turpentine and
half olive oil is also useful in ordinary
cases, but when the enemy are brought
into good working order by hot sun
and calm day nothing stops them ex-
cept a -eil. This desire Of the mos
quito for blood is strange puzzle. Not
one in million nor any Of his ances-
tors for generations in the arctic can
have tasted it, yet all rush for the first
human being or reindeer they meet.
have heard of the Samoyeds being
driven mad by their bites. '-"Around
Novaya Zemlya," by Ell. J. Pearson.
Mesa free press., 1900-05-11
How Justice Was Tempered.

Tact in the management Of your
Judge is great thing. A certain well
known British treasury counsel was
driving over Blackfriars bridge one
day on his way to Surrey sessions. No.
ticing Sir Peter Edlin trudging along
in the mud and rain, he instantly stop
ped his hanson and offered the judge
Gift" 1t was accepted, and the pair
proceeded to Newington in great am
ity. Arriving, the learned counsel hur-
ried in, as he had an important appli-
cation to make on the sitting Of the
court. To his horror and surprise, the
said application was curtly refused.
He was dumfounded at the sudden
change in the demeanor of the Judge
until the usher in husky whisper
said:
"Do you know what you've done"
"No! What is itY'
"Why, you ran in and left the jsdae
to pay for your cab"
Mesa free press., 1900-05-11
The Mougri.

The Mougri is one of The greatest
novelties of the present day. IT is
a most wonderful vegetable, indigo
nous to the Island of Java. The plant
attains the height of about twenty
inches. A singular popularity OF this
plant is that the pods are sometimes
three feet in length. These pods are
quite solid, tender and crisp. Before
they are full grown they may be
eaten the same as radishes. They
make excellent pickles and are goCd
for salads. This plant might also be
termed the bush asparagus. If the
pods are boiled while they are yet in
the growing state, they are most de-
licious, greatly resembling asparagus
in flavor.
Mesa free press., 1900-05-11
Casabanana.

remarkable fruits of the present cay.
1t will climb to the top Of the tallest
tree in one season. The fruit is about
eighteen inches long, Of lustrous fiery
red color, and possessed of strong
pineapple flavor. For making pre-
serves they are unrivalled. A large
tree loaded with three or four hun
dred fruits is a sight never to be for
gotten. The seeds should be started
early in pots, and after all danger of
frosts is over, transplant them to open
ground.
Mesa free press., 1900-05-11
Mss ANNIE WYANDOTTE

Miss Annie Wyandotte, queen of the
operatic stage and dramatic soprano,
says:
''Fiftenth St. and Jackson Ave-,
"Kansas City, Mo.
CDR. Hartmann
'sDear Sir-Pe-ru-n has been my sal
walton. 1t hassgiven me back beautiful
voice, a gift of God; it has brought
me once more to my old profession.
| can talk now, and sing, where be-
fore Icould scarcely whisper. Can you
wonder at my delight? 1 wish every
person who is suffering as I suffered
might know Pe-ru-nas Only those who
have been afflicted can ever know the
intense satisfaction and gratitude that
comes with a complete cure. My voice
was completely gone. April Is l felt SO
elated over the restoration of my voice
that inserted an advertisement in the
Star for vocal pupils. he advertise
ment which cost me IS cents, brought
me five pupils, and that was the be-
ginning of my present large class.
Yours gratefully,
'Annie Wyandotte y
A congestion, Inflammation or ulcer
alton of the mucous membrane, whether
of the head, stomach, kidneys, or other
organ, is known to the medical prof
ession as catarrh 1t is known by
different names, such as dyspepsia,
Brights disease, female complaint,
diarrhoea, bronchitis, consumption and
host of other names. wherever there
is a congested mucous membrane
there is catarrh, acute or chronic.
Mesa free press., 1900-05-11
Rose Currant.

In our rambles around the country,
we once came across a most remark
sable currant. This we discovered grow
ing in the Alpine meadows of the
Sierras, at an elevation of about 5000
Z. feet. The rose currant is, indeed, a
wonderful fruit. This variety of cur
rant, when ripe, is very oily; that is.
the berries are covered with SUBJ
stance resembling oil or grease; but
the oil does not in any way injure
the flavor OF the fruit, which is ex-
eellent. The rose currant is beau
tiful red type of the black currant;
flavor or aroma is similar to the black
currant. 1t is apparent at once that a
fruit possessing this color and flavor
must, indeed, be splendid for all pur-
poses.
Mesa free press., 1900-05-11
COLONEL HAMILTON

That Pe-ru-na has become house
hold remedy in the home of Mrs. Colo
mel Hamilton is we'll attested by let
ter from her, which says: II can give
my testimony as to the merits of your
remedy, Pe-ru-na. have been taking
the same for some time, and am en-
joying better health now than | have
for some years. | attribute the change
to Pe-ru-na, and recommend Pe-ru-na
to every woman, believing it to be es-
pecially beneficial to them" Mrs.
Hamilton's s residence is 259 Goodale
street, Columbus, Ohio.
Mesa free press., 1900-05-11

to me. feel healthy and we'll, but
if I should be sick | would know what
to take. | have taken several bottles
for female complaint. l am in the
change of life and it does me good.
Have you catarrh of the head, throat,
lungs, stomach or any other organ of
the body? If so write to DR.. Hartman
at once He will send you directions
for treatment without charge. Address
DR.. Hartman, Columbus, O.
Mesa free press., 1900-05-11

if it were not for you. I had suffered
with flow of blood for four months, and
the doctors could help me but little.
They operated on me three times. It
was very painful and l only obtained
little relief. was so weak could not
turn in bed. Then | applied to DIR.
Hartman. | did not know whether
he could help me or not, but / followed
his advice, and used only three bottles
of Pe-ru-na and Man-a-lin. Now I am
we'll and strong as / ever was, thanks
to your remedies. Pelvic catarrh has
become so frequent that most women
are more or less afflicted with it. 1t is
usually called female disease. y
Mesa free press., 1900-05-11

A train of thirty-two freight cars
ran away on the mountain grade of
the Delaware and Hudson new steam
railroad crossing the Hoosic Noun
tains, between Carbondale and Homes
dale. The engine jumped the track on
a sharp curve, drawing the train after.
u lie cars were piled in an indiscrimin-
ate mass. Albert Cavanaugh, brake
man, was killed, and John Simmons
and Fred Ripple were injured.
Mesa free press., 1900-05-11
DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED

By local applications, as they cannotsreach the
way to cure deafness, and that is by constitu-
tional remedies. Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition of the mucous Innings of the
you have rumbling sound or imperfect hear
ing, and when it is entirely closed deafness is
the result and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed forever:
nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh,
which is nothing but an inaamed condition of
the mucous surfaces
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness [cause by catarrh] that cannot
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for cir
culars, free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggist, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Mesa free press., 1900-05-11

We wish to call the attention of our
readers to the popular merits of Five
Drops" an actual cure for rheuma-
tism, manufactured by the Swanson
Rheumatic Co., 100 Lake ST., Chicago.
This remedy is successfully used by
both the Beers and British Americans
in Africa today, and has been the
means of allaying much pain and dis
tress on both sides. There is no bet
ter remedy, no surer cure for those
who are troubled with rheumatism.
Sample bottle 10c. Write for it today.
Mesa free press., 1900-05-11
sHAKEINTO YOUR SHOES.

Aliens Foot-Ease powder for the feet.
It cures painful, swoolen, smarting ner-
vous feet and instantly takes the sting out
of corns and bunions. It's the greatest
comfort discovery of the age. Aliens Foot
Ease makes tight or new shoes feel easy.
It is a certain cure for Inngrowing Nails,
We have over 10000 testimonials. Try it
today. Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores. by mail for 25c. In stamps. Trial
package FREE. Address Allen s. OlIn.
sted, LIE Roy, n. Y.
Mesa free press., 1900-05-11

Ten Weeks For 10 Cts-That big family
paper, The Illustrated Weekly, of Denver,
Colo. founded189O) will be sent ten weeks on
trial for l0c; clubs of 6, soc; II for 81. Special
offer solely to introduce it. Latest mining
news and illustrations of scenery, true stories
of love and adventure. Address as above and
mention this paper: stamps taken.
Mesa free press., 1900-05-11
LOVELY BOOK FREE, Only

LOVELY BOOK FREE Only few copies
left; send today. The volume is gorgeously
illutrated with numerous engraviDgs of
mining scenes and the grandest scenery in the
Rocky Mountains. The edition cost $1,000 to
publish. 1t is not an adv. for anyone. Merely
to introduce our big illustrated family weekly
we will send copy of the above fine book free
to all sending us twocent stamps for Is
weeks trial subscription. Our paper publishes
each week stories of adventure, all the latest
mining news, and illustrations of scenery.
Tenth year. Clubs of for SOC for$1 bill.
Mention this paper and address Western Week
ly; Denver, Colo.
Mesa free press., 1900-05-11

Articles of incorpora ton for the
Equitable Tax Association of Amer
lea were granted by Secretary of State
Rose of Illinois. The organization is
an outgrowth of the antitrust con-
ference, and the object is to assist the
various taxing boards in getting all
the real estate and personal prop
erty on the assessment books, and to
Mesa free press., 1900-05-11
British Aristocracy Blamed.

Many people attribute their recent re-
verses to degeneracy. The life of lux
ury does not produce vigor. Indiges-
tlble suppers, constant nerve strain
and lack Of exercise upset the stom-
ach. The blood that makes heroes
must come from healthy stomachs.
Hostetters Stomach Bitters purifies
the blood and strengthens the stom-
ach. 1t cures constipation, indigestion
and dyspepsia.
Mesa free press., 1900-05-11
MISS CLARA STOECKER

Miss Clara Stoecker says: II had
chronic catarrh for over a year. tried
many remedies, but found no relief un-
til saw an advertisement in the paper
of your treatment for chronic catarrh.
tried it and think | am now we'll. |
recommend Pe-ru-na to all my friends
who are afflicted with catarrh.'' Miss
Stoecker lives at Pittsburg, Pa.
Mesa free press., 1900-05-11
A special to the Denver Republican

A special to the Denver Republican
from Pueblo, Colo, says that by the
breaking Of a scaffolding ninety-five
feet high on the dome of the new
stove" building, at the steel works of
the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company,
five men were hurled to the earth,
one of whom, F. D. Curtis, was in
stantly killed, and J. w. Stanton, a
fellow worker will probably die.
Mesa free press., 1900-05-11

F. J. Henrichsen of Del Mar is hav-
ing his land examined with a view to
engage quite extensively in the to-
bacco culture, if the soil is found to be
suitable. About twenty acres will in
the beginning be planted to the weed.
Mesa free press., 1900-05-11

The Riverside Press says that Main
street is at present a good place for
wheelmen to steer clear of, as the dem
olition of booths has turned loose any
number of tacks ON the pavement.
Mesa free press., 1900-05-11

An Abilene, Kan, dispatch says that
Bishop Jesse Engle, head of the River
Brethren Church, who went to South
Africa year ago, to establish mis-
sion, died there Of apoplexy, aged GO
years. He was the leader Of the
Church in Kansas for many years.
Mesa free press., 1900-05-11

Mrs. Marga-
reth Fritz.
W i | c o x,
o k | ahoma,
writes 81
extend my
S i n C e r Q
thanks for
the good ad-
vice you
have given
me. I do
not believe I
w o u | d be
living now
Mesa free press., 1900-05-11

Are you run down, no appetite, head
aches, constipated, impure blood, etc. !?
Try Adams sSarsaparilla Pills. They restore
create, and build up robust health. 10c.
25c. Sold by all drng stores.
Mesa free press., 1900-05-11
A HINT FOR SPRING
When Housekeepers Are Frightening the In
teriOrs of Their Homes

Now that the backbone of this remarka-
BILE winter is broken, housekeepers are re-
marking the dingy look of the home inte-
rior. The question of new wall coverings
is up. Paper is dear and short lived kal-
somines are dirty and scaly; paint is costly
The use of such cement as Alabastine, fol
instance, will solve the problem. This ad,
mirable wall coating is clean, pure and
trouble by anyone; there IS choice of many
beautiful tints; and it is long lasting.
Mesa free press., 1900-05-11

Samuel B. Terry, an eastern capital
ist has applied to the mayor and
council of San Jose for a twenty-five
years lease of land at Alum Rock,
on which to erect a hotel, this to cost
not less than $25, 900.
Mesa free press., 1900-05-11

assist the Interstate Commerce Com
mission and the State Railroad Com
mission in securing maximum freight
rates. 1t is intended to organize local
associations in every county seat in
the Union.
Mesa free press., 1900-05-11

San Jose has started in to deal con-
clusively with the hoodlums who sit in
the theatre galleries and cause distur-
Dances in various ways.
Mesa free press., 1900-05-11

t. O. Crawford, Superintendent of
Schools for Alameda county, wants
ethics taught in the public schools,
and has laid proposition on the
matter before the Board of Education.
Mesa free press., 1900-05-11

Mrs. Margar-
etha Dauben,
No. 1914 North
Superior street,
Racine City,
Wis, Says: 81
feel SO we'll
and good and
healthful now
pen can not