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The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-12-21

Lansing, Mich, Dec 18.-Governor
Pingree's banquet, which was announced
in honor of the members OF the state
legislature, justices of the supreme court
and railroad officials of the state, was
given in the hall Of the house Of Pepre-
sentatives. None OF the justices of the
supreme court nor the railroad officials
invited were present, while only three
state senators and 46 representatives
attended. Not state official-elect ac-
cepted the governors invitation to be
nrpapnf
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-12-21
Great Britain Also Collects.

ConstantinOple, Dec. 16 Owing to
the success of the United States in press
ing claims for compensation in cOnnec-
tlon with the Armenian disorders, Great
britain Is now urging the Ottoman gov
eminent to pay similar claims put for
ward by her subjects. 1t is expected
mat energetic means will be taken to
obtain a settlement.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-12-21
WHIPPING THE BRITISH,
Beers Laying 1t All Over the Eng
is lish in Africa.


London, Dec. 14.-LOrd Kitchener re-
ports that after severe fighting at Nooft
Gedacht General Clements forces were
compelled to retire by Commandant De-
:3rey with force of $500 men. Five
british officers we're killed The other
casualties were not reported.
The battle still continues few miles
from Krugersdorp. General Clements
has asked for reinforcements and
mounted men under General French
have already gone. There have been
many casualties on both sides. 1t is es-
timated that the Beers number $500.
Still Capturing English.
AhwalnOrth, Dec. ia party of Bra
bant's horse, consisting OF raw recruits,
engaged a superior force OF Beers De-
cember 13 near Zastron,. Orange River
Colony, losing four killed, / wounded
and 120 taken prisoners.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-12-21
WORK Or CONGRESS
Important Bills and Measures
Under Discussion.
State of Washington Will Nor Re
Allowed Third Repre-
sentative.

Washington. Dee. 15.-The hOusp to-
day passed the war revenue rpduction
bill. The opposition sought to recon
NIT the bill with instructions to reDort
back measure reducing the revenue at
least $4,000, 600, and including a mo-
vision Tor an income tax, so drawn as to
escape an adverse decision of the su
preme court. The motion failed 13I to
I92- Ihereupon the bill was passed
without the concurrence OF the minority
who refralned from voting.
Inc amendment placed in the bill yes
teruay TO tax express receipts was de-
Ieated on an aye and nay vote in the
house, 125 to 139.
Ihe pension appropriation bill. carry
ing $I5,l45, ,23O, was passed in exactly
thirteen minutes.
Jobs for Soldiers.
Washington, Dee. 17.-This was the
individual suspension day in the house.
The speaker OF the house first recognized
Mr.. BrOmwel of Ohio, who moved to
suspend the rules and pass the bill re-
ported by the civil service commission
TO give preference to hOnOrablv dis
charged soldiers in the executive depart
ments. 1t provides that honorablv dis
charged soldiers of the civil war and
after them hOnOrably discharged soldiers
OF the Spanish war and the war in the
fblllpplneS be given preference both in
appointment to office and retention
therein, and that loss of limbs or other
physical impairment. which does not in
capacltate, shall not diFqualify them.
Alter an interesting debate this ill was
defeated 50 to 1O7.
No New Washington Member.
Washington, Dec. 1.-THE house
committee on census bya vote of 7 to 6
agreed to report the Hopkins reappor-
tIonment bill, leaving the total mem
bership OF the house at 357, as at pres
ent, and rearranging a number OF state
To Suppress Train Robbery.
Washington, Dee 7.-Representative
Ray of New York. in the house, and
Senator HOar OF Massachusetts, in the
senate, today introduced bills "fOr the
suppression OF train robbery in the
territories of the United States and else
where" 1t provides the death penalty
for those guilty Of "hoIdup" in case
the death OF any person on tine train re-
suits. In case no one is killed the penalty
is made hard labor from 20 to 40 years.
That Nicaraguan Treaty.
Washington, Dee I7.-Jnst before sd-
jOurning, the senate gave it's consent to
the fixing OF definite time to vote upon
the Hay-PauncefOte treaty. Mooney
(Dem. Miss.) and Mason (Rep. Il.) had
occupied the time of executive session in
making speeches upon the treaty, and
when Mason, who was the last speaker,
Lodge (Rep. Mass } renewed
his request to take a vote next Thurs
day. No voice was raised in opposition.
and the agreement was recorded.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-12-21
UBIQUITOUS VIM. J.
Intends to Work His Lovers to a
Finish,

Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 15.-William j.
Bryan gave out the following interview
today:
Il have for several years had in con-
temptation the establishment of week
lv newspaper and this seems an oppor-
tune time for undertaking it. Intending
to devote my life to the study and dis
cussion of public questions, | have
taken this method because it will best
accomplish the purposes which | have in
view. Through paper, | will be able
to keep in touch with social, economic
and political problems. The paper will
at The same time, if successful, provide
an income sufficient for my pecuniary
needs, and this kind OF work will allow
me more time with my family than
have been able to enjoy for several years
past.
81 expect to lecture occasionally,
especially in college towns, where I can
speek to students, but my principal
work will be done with the pen, or per
haps | should say, with the pencil.
The paper will be called the Com
moner, and will defend the principles set
forth in the Kansas City platform. l
shall be publisher and editor, and Lin
coin will be the place of publication"
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-12-21
BRITISH WERE VICTORS
Early Reports Were That the Dutch
Were the Best Men.
with Oom Paul Thousands of Miles
Away in Safety, Defeat
is Certain.

London, Dec. 1.-THE report OF an
other severe battle resulting in British
victory, is current here According to
the story the fighting began at day
break and lasted for several hours. The
Beers, who numbered from 1900 to
1000 men, were surrounded at the
Orange river and totally defeated. with
very heavy losses in killed and wounded.
A number of Beers, it is added, were
captured.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-12-21
RETURN THE VOLUNTEERS.
The Soldier Boys Are Coming Home
Before July.

Washington, Dec 1.-THE opinion ia
expressed at the war department that
there Is no prospect of a general re-en-
llstment on the part OF the volunteers in
the Philippines. The records of the de
partment all tend to show that oDly a
small percentage OF the state troops are
likely to serve beyond the present term
OF enlistment. Officers serving with the
volunteer regiments in the Philippines
have been sounded On that point, and
have reported a general disinclinatiOn
on the part OF the volunteers to prolOng
their enlisted service. 1t is realized that
a similar state Of affairs existed among
the state volunteers recruited during
the Spanish war. There were about 16.-
600 OF these volunteers in the Pbilip
pines when the volunteer regiments were
mustered out at the close of the Spanish
war, and OF that number only 1850 re-
enlisted for service in the Philippines in
the present volunteer army, notwith-
standing the liberal inducements offered
by the government to that end, incud-
ing travel pay at once to the amount of
500 to each man who enlisted.
The plans of the war department for
bringing home the volunteer trOODs are
shown in the following cable from Ad-
iutant General COrbin to General Mac
Arthur:
Send Them Home.
"Send volunteers cOnvalescent to the
capacity OF the next transport return
ing, and volunteer regiment by trans
port following. As you report $1,000
now, the secretary of war directs that
you start home the volunteer regiments
until the force is reduced to 10000. the
number fixed before beginning reinforce
ment by regulars. Will send you rpgu-
lar regiments to further relieve the
volunteers"
They Are Coming.
General Macarthur was equal to the
occasion, and immediately answered
under date of December 13 from Manila:
"With reference to your telegram Of
the 18th, the Thirty. seventh infantry
regiment, L. S. Y. infantry, sails on
transport Sheridan January l, and the
Eleventh regiment, &. S. Y. cavalry, on
January 10. The movement will con-
tlnue as directed until completed. The
Ihlrty-sixth regiment, U. S. Y. infantry.
is ID the field; cannot leave at present.
Authority is requested to retain regular
officers in the volunteer service whose
regular organizations are here. Also
volunteer officers now assigned to
special duty who so desire, with a view
to muster out June 80. An important
question OF policy is involved, as the de-
parture OF volunteers almost renders it
impossible to furnish officers for special
duty, the necessities for which are in
creaElDp TranGDOrt sherman lea veg
December Is with about 500 volunteer
cOnvalescents, and the transport War
ren, December p, with the same num-
ber. Any remaining will go on trans
! port Sheridan, January 1.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-12-21
German Vessel Foundered

Madrid, Dec 16 The German train
ing frigate Gneisenau has foundered off
Malaga, northeast OF Gibraltar. The
Gneisenau foundered at the entrance to
the port OF Malaga, where she was about
to take refuge from the terrible storm
prevailing. A large number of the
cadets can be seen from the shore cling
ing to the rigging. They are shouting
and signalling for help. The captain
and many of the cadets have been
drowned. 1t is believed that forty, who
left in one of the ships boats and have
not been seen since, are lost. The total
loss is now thought~to be no less than
100. Some dispatches say 140. Forty
Of those saved are badly hurt
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-12-21
w hipped Dewet

Maseru, Dec, 17.-It appears that
Dewet's force was twice repulsed before
breaking through the British lines in the
neighborhOod OF Thaba N'Chu. In the
third attack Dewet led in person. With
a few determined men he charged and
broke the British lines, the rest of the
command following. He was forced
however, to leave in the hands of the
British Is FOUNDER and IS wagons
with ammunition and stores. Com
mandant Haasbrook, with commando
and two guns, tried to get through
Spring kant's Mex, but was driven back.
losing 40 men.
The Marshall republican., 1900-11-02
Dillon>Fin

Mr.. James Dillon and Miss Min.
ME Fimniean, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Finnipan, Of Shack.
clford, were married on Monday
morning at & O'Clock at the Catho.
lie church at Shackelford. Rev.
Father Hogan performing the cere-
mony. in the presence oi a limited
number Of friends.
Miss Alice Mulvey Of Kansas
City, and Mr.. I'D. Finnigan. a bro.
ther OF the bride. were the only at.
PENDANTS
The bride. one of Saline's most
popular young ladies'. wore an ele.
giant gray broad.cloth tailor made
gown with hat and gloves to match.
The groom Is a most worthy
Young man who was adopted twen-
~ years ago by the late VIM. Il.
Prior, having lived since his death
"a period Of twenty. eight years.
with VIM. Il. Prior Of Shacxelford.
a wedding dinner was served on
Sunday evening At the home Of the
bride to the bridal party and a few
friends. which was a most enjoy
able affair,
Mr.. and Mrs. Dillon left on the
early train for Kansas City immed.
lately after the ceremony where
they will reside IN the future The
REPUBLICAN extends congratula.
tions,
The Marshall republican., 1900-11-02
New Literary Society.

The Marshall High School r..
Gently organized a new literary so.
c,ety, which is the third society in
the school. This last one is com.
posed Of the freshman with over
fifty members. The other two so.
cicties are composed of sophomore,
junior and senior pupils. The new
society, which i, called the ''Alph.
ian" decided at a recent meeting
to supply themselves with a mum.
her Of "Robcr,'s Rules of Order"
and will in the near future com.
mencc a series %! interesting con-
tests, through which they expcc,
to thoroughly acquaint themselves
with parliamentary rules,
The Marshall republican., 1900-11-02
MARSHALL :: REPUBLICAN,.

come into the church turing the
present Passionate.
The invitation was extended to
the entire membership. and the
large number who accepted soon
filled the house to Overlooking.
The rooms were brilliantly light.
cd and soon merry laughter and
light. hearted conversation gave
token that all were entering with
lest into the endeavor to make
strangers feel welcome The com.
m'ttee appointed for that purpose.
saw that everyone there was &C.
quaint.d with every other one.
The delightful music was appre.
ciaicd and praised by all. This
was furnished by an orchestra Of
seven pieces selected from the Mar.
shall Concert Band. a string Of
Chinese lanterns hung upon the
porch, giving the exterior Of the
house IN attractive appearance.
aud welcoming the guests as they
came. Games were played, young
and old uniting in the merry max.
ing Refreshments of coffee and
cake were served and at a late hour
the crowd dispersed. feeling the
reception had been n success.
The Marshall republican., 1900-11-02
Johnson>Land.

W. W Johnson and Miss Alma
Land took place ON THURSDAY even.
ing, Oct. IS. At the residence Of
Mr.. Stephens on Salt Pond avenue,
Rev. l.. l.. Morris performing the
ceremony. Only a few friends and
relatives OF the young couple were
present tn withess the ceremony,
after which an excellent dinner was
served. Mr., and Mrs. Johnson
went Immediately to housekeeping
in a cottage ON College Hill east of
the campus, where the REruBI.I.
CAN wishes for them every blessing
in life.
The Marshall republican., 1900-11-02
Farewell Sermon

Rev. William Bell Of Miami, who
for 80 years has been pastor ot the
Union church between Marshall
and Malta Bend, preached his fare
we'll sermon on Sunday Oct. aSth,
having resigned ON account of his
old age and feeble health
The church was well filled, hut
could not have held the people that
would have been present had not
the rain kept them away. Forum.
atcly the rain did not fall until af.
ter the services were over and the
big basket dinner had been enjoyed
by both old and young
The Marshall republican., 1900-11-02
John King o, Shsekelford Entertsins.


The elegant residence Of John
King near Shackelford. was recent.
~ completed and on Thursday
evening was thrown open Tor the
entertainment of large number
ri friends. who had been looking
forward to the happ, event Tor
months.
This lovely home has ten rooms
and is one of the most convenient
and pleasant IN the county and an
ideal spot tor large gathering.
Dancing, the principal amusement
Of the evening". was indulgcd in to
the pleasure ot all pres, nj. Splcn.
did music was furnished b. four
violunist> and on the guitar.
Lunch consisting of ham sand.
wiehcs, pickles, coffee and cake
was served to about two hundred
persons, who all agree that It was
a most enjoyable affair and that
John Kings is the place to go for
pleasure Those who attended
from Marshall were; Mr.. and Mrs.
Prior, Joseph Hamill and wife, J.
J. LOTUS. 7. Flynn, Is McCurdy.
Chas, Fink and Misses Hcrn and
West.
The Marshall republican., 1900-11-02

ride, the ramble in the woods. the
beautiful scenery, and last but not
least, the dinner. was enjoyed by
all. On the return trip, the CARR.
ages were handsomely (') decorat.
ed with Sunflowers. sumac. poke
berry bush, etc. Unfortunately
the crowd got back to town too late
in the evening for this feature to
he enjoyed by the citizens. They
have no hickory nuts for sale.
The Marshall republican., 1900-11-02
A Nu,tine Party,

A very pleasant little party went
to Stanhope las, Friday after hick,
DRY nuts. Those who went were;
DIR, J, d.. Jackson and wife. G. n.
Hanson and wife, Rev. l.. NJ. Dug.
ger and wife, and Mrs. Ncwlee.
Everything about the trip was a
decided success except II thing
not many nuts were gotten The
The Marshall republican., 1900-11-02
Service Of Song.

The song service at the NJ. l..
Church, South, ON Sunday night,
was of a high order of excellence.
The audience was not very large.
owing to the heavy rain fall about
the hour for service. but those pre-.
sent thoroughly appreciated and
enjoyed each number rendered.
Following is the program
1. Organ voluntary-Prof. a.
n. Sauter.
2. Duet Miss Brown and Miss
Young.
3. Anthem.
!. Prayer and scripture read.
ipg-Rev. J. W. Howell.
s. Vocal solo-Mr. Brewster.
g. Offertory.
7. Trio-Miss Young. Miss
Brown, Mr.. Brewster.
\. Hymn Choir and congrcga.
ton.
. Organ intcrlude-Prof. a.
II. Sauter.
Ia Due,-Miss Brown and Mr..
Brewster.
~. Vocal solo Miss Brown
~ -Qnar,c,t-.
-. Hymn-choir and congrc.
CATION
~. Vocal solo Miss Young.
IS. Vocal solo-Mr. Brewster.
10 Doxology and Bcncdic,ion.
The Marshall republican., 1900-11-02
Dandy Jim Sold

Dandy Jim the handsome
black driving horse the property of
S, J. Hess of this city, that has at
tracted so much attention for his
beauty, was sold this week to K,
Il Armour of Kansas City for $500,
The Marshall republican., 1900-11-02
The First M, e, Church Reception

Last Thursday evening At the
home Of the pastor, 400 South Eng.
li>h avenue, a church reception
was given in honor of the large
nlmbcr of new members that have
The Marshall republican., 1900-11-02
Reception on Highland.


Hughes, IN English avenue, wa.
thrown open on Friday afternoon
Tor the reception given by Mrs.
Hughes and daughter. Miss Maude,
to the Allegrczza club and other
friends.
The entire house was converted
into a bower of beauty Ivy the use
Of COSMOS. and prver in the his.
tory Of Marshall's club receptions
was such an abundance Of this
beautiful flower ever seen. The
reception hall was done in dark
pink, bordering upon the dahlia
shades. the parlors in shades oi
wild rose. while in the dining room
great lunches Of the fcathrry white
blossom used III addition IA
decorations oi autumn leaves ~
golden yrl'ows. browns aud reds. 4
pleasant reminder at the tall
The receiving part, were: Mrs.
Hughes and Miss Maudc. Mes.
danes W. $ Huston. $ ID. New.
ton. :. ". Arnen,fout aud Chas.
Potter.
Mrs. Hughes received in n hand
some black g%icnadinr. while the
remaining ladies each wore gowns
at sheer white muslin deliberately
made with tucks and insertion and
inchings vi the same dainty ma.
iciial. with La France and Snnsc,
roses iha, gave Ia each costume q
sliimkllng ot color iha, made then,
all the more attractive.
Although the afternoon was
cloudy and weather threatening
there were abnu, sixty ladies pre-.
sent. and many handsome toilets
worn. TIL" presence ii Mrs. &. n.
Prou,v. n former member of In,
club was a ~ enjoyment to all.
y luncheon ut pressed chicken,
lobster salad. saratoga chips. pick
les. waters, m,nis aud coffee. va.
served in the dining room. whci,
Kenneth liuS,oh and Stephen Pot
ter made themselves useful IN then
careful attentions Ia each guest.
The strains of a splendid mu>i,
box stationed IN the hall added t.
the pleasures Of The afternoon.
After luncheon there was n bn>i
ness meeting when new officer,
were elected tor the ensuing year.
Miss May Brandon WAS made prcsi
dent and Miss Hughes secretary
and treasurer. Mrs. Is. NJ Spots
who has returned to Marshall 70
live was invited to take her place
in the club, she having been one OF
80 cll.St v,.,ukavs
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-04-13
Dubiln.s Death Rate.

The death rate Of Dublin, Ireland. al
ways abnormally high, has become
quite appalling. The city is plenti-
fully supplied with hospitals and doc
tors-more plentifully, perhaps, than
any other city of It's size In the world
but the mortality, especially among
the poorer classes, seems to be daily
increasing at an alarming rate. The
main drainage and the house drainage.
both of which are as bad as bad can
be, are generally regarded as the chief
aus of the mischief, combined. Of
course, with the unsanitary conditions
under which the bulk Of the citizens
are Obliged to live. Houses that were
originally intended for one family will
be found occupied by five, six, seven.
and even a dozen families. There afe
10000 families, or 100, 1000 of the popu-
lation, living in filthy tenements, and
there are only 1894 families living in
self-contained houses in the city. The
public health authorities appear to he
utterly powerless to cope with the EVIL
and grave complaints are heard as to
remissness of duty on their part. But.
pending the completion of the main
drainage scheme, no radical improve
mem need be expected.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-04-13

ter witnessed also the most remark
able legislature ever convened in Ida
no, and many and weird were the tales
of its doings. AS no c%onvenlences in
the way of restaurants or that sort Of
thing were attached to the hall where
they met, it was the custom of most Of
he members to bring liquid refresh
ments with them, which they left in
their overcOats in The coatrooms, and
when a regular drink time arrived so
general was the exodus that even ex-
Speaker Reed would have found 1t diff
cult to count a quorum. A parson
from Clearwater, who, needless to say,
was IN advocate Of the blue ribbon.
noticed this regular departure of his
fellow-members, and by shopping
around discovered the cause. And so
one day when they had returned to
their seats after the usual libation to
the gods and the gold fields he arose
and sarcastically asked: Mr.. Speaker
l arise to make a parliamentary in
quiry. Have we a barroorl attached
to the premises?" Before the chair
could answer, Mai. Burke Of shoshone
ros and said: "As the honorable gen
tleman from Clearwater wen knows, no
place where liquid refreshments can be
secured Is attached to the legislative
hall, but If it's a drink he's looking for,
he'll find a bottle in my overcoat peck
ct. third hook on the left as he enters
the courtroom"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-04-13
WOMEN WHO Toll AT THE FORGE.

Down in Cape Colony. where Britons
are lighting for the remainder Of the
earth which they have not yet ac-
quired. there is a convent Of English
nun who have had enough experience
Of peace and war to an a volume.
On the southern slope of the Glands
Berg. near King William Town. the
terminus Of a little branch from the
main line Of railroad that runs from
East London to Bloemfontein, they
built their convent several years ago.
and waited for the time to come when
they should have a prosperous school
filled with coming women. But the
time did not come.
The English, true to their prejudice,
must send their daughters home to the
schools where they and their ancestors
had been taught. The Beers did not
care for the Anglican church sisterhood
nor for their education. So the nuns
had to wait; but while they waited
they wasted no time. There was moth
ing else for them to do, so they farmed
the land which surrounded the con-
vent. The time came. as It does on
every farm, when the pick and the
plowshare were dull. and the feet Of
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-04-13

the horses became worn and tender
for want of shoes. Money was not
plenty. 1t never is on farms, but
there was a will and a way. They
bought anvil, bellows, tools and iron,
hired a blacksmith to do the work
and overcame their difficulties. One
day the blacksmith went of on a long
spree. He was discharged. When the
forge fire was lighted again there were
fair arms and hands to pull the bel
lows and swing the hammer. The art
Of sharpening picks and plows was not
hard. They burned the points of a few
to begin with, and had some funny ex-
p~eriences while learning that castirOn
is not %malleable, no matter how hot
you get It, and that it has a very bad
way OF flying into red hot hail when
struck a good blow with a hammer.
Blacksmith work became a pleasure
to them; they could fashion house
builders hardware that would set a
collector wild. Iron candlesticks of
Venetian pattern were not so hard to
make, and their pride in their achieve
ments was reward for their pains.
Now, rudy and bronzed, they earn
good wages in doing work for sur
rounding farmers.-New England
Home Magazine.