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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
GENERAL ROBERTS PROHIBITS LooTING.
THE RIGHTS OF NON-COMBATANTs SAFE
GUARDED IN A GENERAL ORDER

Cape Town Jan 21.-Lord Roberts, purposins
not to ALLEVIATE the Cape Dutch and to see that
the military respect the rights of non-combat-
ants, regardless of race or sympathies. has is
sued through Lord Kitchener, his chief of staff,
the following order:
The Coomander-in-Chief wishes to impress
upon all officers who may at any time be IN
charge OF columns detached commands the
grave Importance of doing all in their power by.
good and coi1ciatory treatment and of securing
Compensation for the people of the country IN all
matters affecting either their own interests or
those of the troops.
/ In all cases where supplies of any kind are re-
ouired these must be paid for on delivery, and
a receipt for the amount taken. officers will be
held responsible for the observances OF the rule
that soldiers are never allowed to enter private
houses or to modest the inhabitants on any pre-
text whatever, and every precaution must De
taken to suppress looting or petty robbery by
persons connected with the army.
When supplies absolutely necessary Tor
the subsistence of the army and the inhabitants
are unwilling to meet such demands command
ing officers may, after having satisfied them
selves by careful, personal investigation that
such supplies are necessary and available. order
these in such TO be taken by force, full re-
cept therefor being given.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
PRESCOTT BOYLE VAIL DEAD

Prescott Boyle Vail. who was a member OF the
partnership which conducted the Wilson-Vail
school for Boys at No GO Fifth-ave died on Sat
urday at his home No. ss East Forty-nInth-st. His
death was due TO pneumonia
MT van was about forty-hve years old and was
q son on OF Mahlon Vail. of Plainhed, N J. He was
widow and daughter "
The funeral will he hold AZ thu Grace r1rotas,a,.
O'Clock Tomorrow afternoon "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
SOME DETAILS OF THE FIGHTING.

NO'l3 DE- AILo OF TIE TUT
THE ARTILLERY WAS A LEADING FEAT
URE OF SATURDAYS ENGAGEMENT.
Durham Jan. 21-"The Natal Advertiser" has
the following from Spearman's Camp, dated yes
terday:
General Warren's column attacked long
Boer position the northern ridge of Spion
Kop. A heavy bombardment by a field battery
preceded the advance. The Beers eventually
piled with two guns, several machine guns and
rifles. The British responded similarly and
long range firing became general. lasting until
dark.
General Hndyard drew the Beers from a splen-
did position simultaneously by a demonstration
on their frontal position, drawing feeble fire
from their Nordenfeldts and rifles. The British
naval guns and howitzers shelled the trenches
with excellent effect, and many Beers were OBJ
served boiling. The British artillery completely
ish infantry occupied an excellent advanced
position
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
RAILROAD COMMISSIONER DUNN III

Bnghamton n. Y, Jan. p (speciaD-Owing TO
illness. George w. Dunn, Railroad Commissioner
has been obliged temporarily to retire from politics
Colonel Dunn has always taken active part in
State politics. besides looking after the business
OF the Railroad Commission and attending IN his
private financial affairs The strain began to tell
On him and a few weeks ago he was taken end
denly and seriously ILL., His recovery was slow ana
his physician forbade him taking up active work
before resting. He has accordingly gone Sontb
with his family, but expects TO return in time FOR
ths opening az tina Presidential campaign '
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
MORE COLONIAL TROOPS.

Cape Town, Jan. 19.-Recognizng the i'm
portance of colonial troops. Lord Roberts has
authorized the formation of complete division
of colonials under General Brabant 1t is in
tended to raise in Cape Colony additional mount
ed irregulars. AS further mark of favor Lord
Roberts, it is said, intends to select his own
bodyguard from the colonials
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
AGROUND IN KILL TOH KULL.

The British ship Dora, while passing up the XIII
KuIl yesterday morning, grounded on the mud
bottom the entrance to Newark Bay. She
is loaded, and bound for dock near Eliza
beth She went aground in the narrow and crooked
channel near Shooters Island. Her cargo will have
to be lightered While she lies where she is ali
lows coming through the kills will have to be
broken up
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
0Sn4N nIGNI IT Sr4KIW.

Suakim, Jan. 21.-Osman Digna, principal gen
eral OF the late Khalifa Abdulla, who was capt
ured last Thursday in the hills near IoAar'
was brought here TODAY and imprisoned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
N1CARAGUA's REPRESENTATIVES,.

Managua. Nicaragua. Jan. p (via Galveston
The Nicaraguan Government will appoint jose
D. Rodriguez and Bruno outrage as arbitrators
for Nicaragua in adjusting the differences with
the Maritime Canal Company, II is understood
that the Government will object 20 United States
Minister Merry and Rudolph Welser the COM
pany's agent. as representatives OF the COM
pany In the arbitration
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
DANISH BUTTER FOR THE BRITISH.

London, JAN PA committee Of Danish
farmers has sent to the Princess of Wales Il, 900
boxes Of choice butter for the British soldiers in
South Africa. She has accepted the gift in the
name Of the sick and wounded and has returned
a complimentary message, which concludes with
the phrase, especially it is present from
my native country. Denmark"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
MR.. DAVIS AT LoURENco MARQUES.

Lourenco Marques Jan. 21.-Webster Davis,
United States Assistant Secretary of the Int
rior arrived here to-day on his way to Pretoria
and called upon the Governor-General Captain
Aware da Costa Ferreira, who gave him a most
courteous reception and requested him to con-
vey message of special friendship to President
Mckinley.
The TransvaaI Government has informed Mr..
Davis that President Kruger's saloon carriage
will convey him to Pretoria.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
WHITES LOSSES AT LADYsMITH.

London, Jan. PA third supplementary list
of the British casualties in the attack upon
Ladysmith on January published by the
War Office to-day. 1t shows % non-commis-
stoned officers and men killed and dangerous
ly wounded This brings the total of casualties
In that enga cement 10 4SS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
FJRE IN THE MANNHEIM.

London Jan. IA dve occurred among the waste
in the engine room Of the German steamer N1IH-
holm Cantat, Ocks1n,an which arrived here to
day from NSw-YOrk. two hremen and me seCol.s
officer being severely injured The steamer va
damaged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
EARTHQUAKE IN MEIICO.
SEVERELY FELT IN A NUMBER OF PLACES
SEVEN PERSONS KILLED IN CoLIMA.

City of Mexico jan 21.-News is arriving from
the interior points affected by the earthquake FRI
dav night and Saturday morning. Much damage
was done to property in Guadalajara; and the city
of Colima, capital of the State Of the same name.
was the scene of terrifying experiences, accom-
named with loss of life The City of Mexico came
off comparatively unscathed, few accidents occur
ring here although some adobe huts In the suburbs
fell in and one bridge was partly wrecked The
Church of the Three Kings at Atzchatzalco, IN the
suhurbs was cracked, and will be closed for re-
pairs Scientists studying the earthquake from
Sata now being received from interior points
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
HANDKERCHIEF FACTORY BURNED.

The large handkerchief factory OF James Elliott
& Co.. in Cherry Lane, West Brighton Staten ISL
and was completely destroyed by fire yesterday
afternoon AS consequence more than hundred
girls will be out of employment for several weeks
The New-York office of the concern Is at No $40
Broadway. The loss was about S. 900
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
A DEMONSTRATION BY FRENCH.

London, Jan. 21.-The War Office has received
the following from Lord Roberts. dated Cape
Town, January 81:
General French reports demonstration with
cavalry and two guns toward Hebron on Fri
day. but that otherwise his situation is un-
changed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
MINERS TO CALL on COAL OPERATORS.

Scranton. Penn. Jan. 81 (SpecaD.-The joint
committee of the Luzerne and Lackawanna min
ers has decided TO call on the coal operators next
Wednesday morning and ascertain officially why
the operators have refused to meet the miners in
convention. The cheaper powder dockage and
semi-monthly pay questions are involved in the
present agitation. - -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
ROLAND REED MUCH BETTER

Roland Reed, the actor. who has been a patient
IN ST Lukes Hospital for several weeks. Is i'm
proving. The physicians said that yesterday Mr.
TS.esa Vas able to sit up In bed for the irst time
oAcauon sets In he VIII recover.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
PROGRESS OF PLUMER,s RELIEF COLUMN

Lourenco Marques, Jan. 21.--A dispatch from
Gaberones, undated says:
Colonel Plumer has worked down this far
toward Mafeking with three armored trains and
relieving force. The bridge is being rebuilt, 30
that he may proceed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22

main force The traction engines looked prom
ising at first, but since Chieveiey 1 have seen
nothing of them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22
Ia BRETAGNE SIGHTED.

me steamer La Bretagne from Havre wa.
night -~A'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-22

For Information regarding Flordas rraat winter re-
seFtS Apply % travellers Information Co., Park Place
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-08-27
ONLY WIDOWS LIVE THERE.

"On the coast of Norway" says an
exchange, tthere is a small island that
is inhabited only by widows. 1t is
called Aarlud, and is a bleak, cheer
less place. Up to few years ago
there resided upon the island happy
community of about one hundred souls.
The men were fishermen and egg
hunters. A member of the community
was killed by falling from cliff, and
as mark of sympathy and respect all
the men determined to attend the
funeral of the deceased, which was to
take place at the cemetery at Hauge-
sund, on the mainland In returning
a storm came up and all the men were
drowned"
This story must seem rather fishy to
those who know how fascinating and
attractive widows are. If no men have
Joined the widows on the Island OF
Aarlud it must be because there are no
unmarried men within 100 miles of the
place.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-08-27
INTERESTING FIGURES.
An Idea of What is Done on the Mis-
sissippi in a Year.

The reports Of the various engineers
in charge Of the work Of improving
the Mississippi river have been filed
with General Wilson. The report Of
Major c. Med. Townsend who had
charge Of the work on the upper Mis-
sissippi river, between st. Paul and the
mouth Of the Missouri river, gives
some interesting figures.
The majors report declares that the
most important trade on the upper
river is that of handling lumber. II
this trade during the past year there
were eighty-six towboats employed,
which were valued at $450,000. These
were operated by sixty lumber firms,
many Of whom are controlled by St.
Louis men, and whose total capitaliza-
ticn is $40,0O0,00O In the year ended
June 3, 1900, the period covered by the
report, 11,183, 100000 feet of lumber,
317037 shingles and 226,095,0 laths
were transported on the river. The
amount Of lumber sent to ST. Louis
503,079,000 feet; shingles, 155 ,278,000.
The lumber manufactured at Quincy
reached 26,000,000; shingles, 14,25O, 900
and lath $4,000
There were engaged in the upper
Mississippi river trade during the year
a total of 179 boats of every descrip-
ton. These carried 18G,515 tons of
freight and 337.380 passengers. At
St. Louis there was received 3,370
tons of merchandise and there were
shipped to up river points, from ST.
Louis 1855 tons.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-08-27
FACTS ABOUT CHINA.

Although the vast mObs which
infest Pekin and the larger cities
of China, worked up to state of
frenzy and fanaticism, have rendered
impossible any satisfactory action
by the available forces of the
powers, the great Chinese population
proper is agricultural, and naturally
extremely peaceful and peace-loving,
Agriculture, however, is most primi-
tive, and the wonder is how such an
immense population can be supported
from the soil, until the great economy
practiced in all things is understood.
On the great plain Of China every
available foot of land is utilized for
growing something, and every particle
of fertility returned to the soil.
Waters are used for irrigation, and in
many cases laboriously distributed
over the fields. The great plain itself
is one of the most wonderful sections
of the globe. It is about 700 miles IN
length and varies from 200 to 400 miles
in width, occupying the northeastern
part of the empire, and containing over
100000 square miles of wonderfully
fertile soil. The most interesting
features of this plain is its enormous
population as it supports, according TO
the census of 1912, not less than l77,-
100000 human beings, making it the
most densely settled of any part OF the
world of the same size, its inhabitants
amounting to nearly two-thirds OF the
entire population of Europe.
The most wonderful feature in the
physical geography Of China is the ex-
istence of a vast region of losses in this
portion Of the empire. Loess is
very solid, but friable, earth, broWnlsh
yellow in color, and is found in many
places from 500 to 1000 feet deep.
The loess hills rise in terraces from ~
to several hundred feet in height.
Every atom of loess is perforated by
small tubes, after the manner OF root
fibres, only the direction Of these IeCie
channels is always from above down.
ward, so that cleveage in the loess
mass is invariably vertical. The loess
region Of China is perhaps the most
broken country in the world, with it's
sheer and upright walls, terraces and
deep-cut ravines. Owing to the ease
with which it can be worked, caves
made at the bases Of straight cliffs
afford homes to millions of people in
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-08-27
ENGLISH PIGEON SHOOTING.

The atrocities practiced on pigeons
to Sfit" them for the "sport" of pigeon
shooting are almost incredible.
Suppose that sportsman" finds
that he can only hit birds that fly
from left to right, how can he insure
his birds taking this course? There are
two methods practiced. In few
cases the right wing of the bird is
slightly clipped, so that the course
naturally trends away from the strong
err wing. This comparatively harm
less method is rarely made use Of, for
the determination, or bias, to the right
or left, as desired, is not sufficient.
Our civilized barbarians therefore
burn out the left eye of the poor pigeon
with red-hot wire, and as the bird
always flies toward the light it takes
the desired course. Birds thus doctored
are sold as "righthand course guar
anteed."
If, however, a gentleman is shoot
ing who would discountenance such
foul play, and yet who is heavily
backed by the fancy" the method of
procedure is slightly different, but is
still very cruel.
Experience has told the ''fakirs" per-
haps that Mr.. A. invariably misses a
rapidly flying bird. To insure success,
therefore, they will violently pinch the
wing joints with pincers or with a
blunt pair of scissors. Flying is thus
progress of agony to the bird and
the desired result is obtained.
No marks are left and the bird ap-
pears quite natural when shot.
If Mr.. B. objects to a rising or
towering bird a slight burn at the
! root Of the neck beneath the feathers
Or a small but painful cut-say, with a
little irritant matter therein-will
keep the pigeon low and the wound
easily passes as a Craze from shot.
To produce an opposite effect burn
at the root of the tail is said to be
efficacious.
To make bird start rapidly, SO as
to balk a fair shot, the poor pigeon s
feet may be burned with acid, which,
eating deeper into the flesh as the
bird flies, makes it take very swift
and erratic course.
The amount of ingenious cruelty
practiced on pigeons by fiends in hui
man shape to safeguard the interests
of the betting fraternity is simply in
credible.-LondOn Express.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-08-27
Another Extensive Addition
BEING MADE TO THE INDIANA
MINERAL SPRINGS HOTEL
AT AN OUTLAY OF $4,000
Growth of Enterprise Representing
Expenditure Of $3.50, 000-Successful
Management of H. L. Kramer.

Ten years ago the ground where the
magnificent hotel property of the Indi-
ana Mineral Springs Company is To-
Gated, was wholly unimproVed and al
most a wilderness. Now, owing to the
discovery of the valuable medicinal
qualities of the springs and the healing
virtue of the soil itself, together with
the enterprise of Major H. L. Kramer,
there is located there one of the finest
sanitariums in the United States The
natural picturesque surroundings have
been made more attractive and the no.
tel is a model of comfort and elegance.
For the greater accommodation OF
guests who come in constantly increas-
ing numbers from every section OF the
United States, arrangements have now
been made for the enlargement of the
hotel buildings. The contract was let
yesterday by Major Kramer for addi-
tons that will cause an outlay of over
100000. The addition will be two
stories in height and will occupy a
ground space 80x160 feet. 1t provides
forty additional guest chambers. The
entire addition will be handsomely
and elegantly furnished. The bath
house, when completed, will be the
finest in the United States.
Besides the bath house and the guest
chambers there will be on the first
floor a dining hall, music room,
billiard hall, physicians offices and
barber shop. In connection with the
bath house there will be ladies' and
gentlemen's dressing rooms and cool
ing rooms. The dressing and cooling
rooms will be deliberately decorated
and the floors will be laid in white tile.
In both cooling rooms will be built
large ornamental fire places which will
be used for heating purposes in addi-
ton to the regular steam heating. The
work will be entirely completed in 80
days
The Improvements and the entire
arrangements of the hotel and grounds
are made, keeping in view the artistic
effect of the whole, and when the i'm
provements arranged for are completed
the hotel and surroundings will be
much more attractive than before.
Major Kramer states that a still fur
Their addition to the hotel is contem-
plated, and that plans are now being
prepared for an additional structure to
contain $50 rooms for guests.
The location of this noted SAM
tarium near Attica, Indiana, 120 miles
south of Chicago, on the line of the
Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroad
and main line of the Wabash railroad,
make it easy of access from all parts
of the country. The celebrated magno
mud baths given here, together with
the undoubted virtues of the lithia
spring water, have made the place ia
NOUS from Maine to California.
Already quarter of million dol
lars has been expended on the Indiana
Mineral Springs enterprise and under
the present management greater
growth and development in the future
is assured.-Attica, Indiana, Daily
Ledger.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-08-27
HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF.

s'Why, it's old Diogenes!" cried
Skinins, as the ancient philosopher,
lighted lantern in hand plodded slowly
down the street
''Hullo, Diog," cried Patroclus in
bantering tones, found that honest
man yet?''
Honest mani" he grumbled. "I'm
not looking for an honest man. I gave
that up long ago"
And he turned to hobble away.
'sThen what are you looking for p
cried young herculius.
Diogenes paused.
I'm looking for hired girl" he
growled; "ours left yesterday. "-CleVe-
land Plain Dealer.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-08-27

Ask your Grocer to-day to show you a
package of .GRAIN-O, the new food
drink that takes the place of coffee. The
children may drink it without injury as
weA as the adult. All who try it like it.
GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown OF
Mocha or Java, but it is made from pure
grains, and the most delicate stomach re-
ceiyes it without distress. u the price OF
coffee. 15c and 25c per package. Sold
by all grocers.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-08-27
what Do the ohfldren Drink?

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have
you tried the new food drink called
GRAIN-O? It is delicious and nourish-
ing, and takes the place of coffee. The
more Grain-O you give the children the
more health you distribute through their
and when properly prepared tastes like
the choice grades of coffee, but costs
about u as much. All grocers sell it. 15c
and 25c.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-08-27
REST FOR THE BOWELS.

No matter what ails you, headache to a
cancer, you will never get well until your
bowels are put right CASCARETS help
nature, cure you without grippe or pain,
produce easy natural movements, cost
you just 10 cents to start getting your
health back. CASCARETS Candy Ca
thartic, the genuine, put up in metal
boxes, every tablet has G. G. Q. stamped
on it. Beware of limitations.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-08-27
$4,000 For Flying Machines.

Our government is to devote $50, 600 for
experimenting with flying machines for use
in the army. This is large sum and yet it
cannot compare with that spent by those
who experiment with socaled dyspepsia
cures. Take Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. 1t
is made expressly to cure constipation, dys-
pepsia and all stomach disorders.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-08-27

Attorney General Jeff Davis has filed
$4,000 damages, alleging that they are
members of an ice trust in violation of
the laws of Arkansas.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-08-27
BOND OF SYMPATHY.

"Do you like young Mr.. Clifford's
looks?'
eyes, I do very much"
Don't his ears seem rather long?"
eyes, they are rather long. But
you must remember that I'p Mis-
souri, girl, and Dad made his fortune
trading mules. "-Cleveland Plain
Dealer
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-08-27

The battle between Fitzsimmons and
Sharkey at Coney Island will be decid-
ed Saturday night, Aug. 25, instead OF
Friday, as originally intended