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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
CHRIS HENRIKSEN.
GROCERIES,,
QtEENsWARE,
DRY GOODS,
CLOTHING.

queensware, dry goods and
clothing; Il corps of assistants In the order de-
partment, delivery equipment kept busy ac-
commOdating customers, these are all hard
facts that suggest business of remarkable
proportions This busy store is owned by Mr..
Chris Henriksen and Is operated under his per-
sonal direction and management. With his
Characteristic enterprise, Mr.. Henrksen has
built up a nice business and the relations with
the public are all that could be desired the best
facilities In buying being enjoyed, and quaint.
ties that force prices, measure the size of orders
10 the jObber and manufacturer. This is truly
an up-to-date store and carries an unusually fine
and extensive line of different goods handled.
Mr.. Henriksen Is one OF Audubon's progressive
business men and the establishment ranks
second to none in the matter OF variety and ex-
cellence OF stock, prompt service and honorable
practice.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17
JOHN MCFARLAND.
FARM
MACHINERY,
FINE
BUGGIES,
CARRIAGES.


established about fourteen years ago, although
Mr.. McFarlane has devoted more than twenty
five years of his life to this particular line Of
business. The public has been supplied by him
with these goods to great satisfaction and
among some Of his leading implements and
vehicles may be found the Deering binders and
mowers Standard mowers, celebrated Deering
binding Irvine, Cracker Jack planters, Kratzer
buggies and carriages, Wilson-Moline bug
ges, Schuttler wagons, Moline wagons, Charter
Oak wagons, Harrison wagons, Good Enough
sulky plows and many other reliable and famous
makes of goods are kept in stock. His place OF
business is on Broadway near the Rock Island
depot, and here is displayed everything usually
found in an establishment Of this kind. Before
purchasing anything in this line give Mr.. Nc
Farlane call. You will be courteously received
and money can be saved on any transaction
with him.
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CONTINUED from first page)

and as he arose slow, Terry. who
stood scarcely four feet away, was
ready to rush at him. Dixon wat
down again from a body blow. lie
touched the floor eight times In the
round. the last I've times being the
result Of terrific body punches.
a few seconds before the rouni
would have been completed Dixon
stood up from his eighth fall. but his
manager and hacker. Tom o'Rourks,
seeing that 1t was impossible for the
negro to hold on TO his title, threw
up the sponge within one second OF
the cau OF time which would have
ended the round.
In this o'Rourke showed good
judgment. Both he and Dixon have
often said that the latter would never
be knocked out.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-10

nothing of a rapid turning movement,
may answer the question OF the
American attaches and many others
as 10 whether there was not way
round, they apparently failed to ae-
count fully for Buffers failure 10 de-
stroy the enemy's works on the south
Of the river
Reports have shown that there are
strong Bow positions on the south OF
the Tugela. both at Springfield and
on Mount Inhhwe, II was from the
latter point that the forsss under
Lord Dundonald suffered most svere-
ly in the battle of colenso on Deem
Der Is. Gen, Fuller has been severely
criticised for failing then to eoncen-
t0te an attack on that stronghold tn
an attempt TO cut OF its force from
the main Boer body, There has been
no information since to account for
that failure or the absence OF SIM
liar effort since that time
II was from Mount Iuhlawe that
the British were outtianked and the
effectiveness Of their bdtterFas de-
s,royed, lcnding to the loss of their
guns.
With his present force it would APP
ps,r that only lack OF mobility Is
holding Buller in check and how that
condition is to be changed for the
heu;er is not apparent"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-10

advance would have been ordered in
the course OF the day if it had been
previously in progress in a direction
toward Springfield or weeman and
the lower Tugela-
The censorship until a late hour
prevented the slightest glimpse be-
hind the scenes at Frere camp. but
General Whites gallant defense has
rendered Ladysmith's relief an imper-
ative duty which must be performed
without flinching. The nation did not
forgive those responsible for the
failure 10 rescue Gordon: it will be
equally stern in resentment IL Gem
eral Whites garrison is not relieved
speedily.
The campaign is dragging in other
directions. Lord Methuen's force is
holding guard ON the Modder river
until Lord Roberts can arrive and de-
eide what to do with the sixth di1-
sion. French is still maneuvering
around Colesburg. The details of the
suftolks reverse furnished by CORES
pondents do not alter the essential
character Of the episode. The attack
was planned by Colonel Watson and
General Freneh allowed him to carry
it out
The enemy opened fire as Watson
was ordering the final advance at
daybreak. The confusion caused by
his wounds and the mysterious sigma
for retirement may account for the
reverse.
The Post prints a dispatch dated
January from its correspondent ii
Ladysmith which says that the Roeri
intend to give one battle and then re
te-eat to Majuba hill This suggests
that Saturdays attack may have
beer a desperate move.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-10
BULLER's PREDICAMENT.
Hard to Guess How He VIII be
Able to do That Which He
Must do.

NEW YORK, Jan. 9.-The Herald
discussing General Buffers predlca-
nent says:
"A formidable obstacle is the Tuge-
Ia river, the two fords across which
are under the guns Of the enemy
whose edrthworks fully command
them and which are further defended
by barbed wire entanglements.
Then there are entertainments ex-
tending from Springfield almost due
west to Mount Inhlawe, about due
east Of Colenso, which have been
described as offering a front Of 16
miles nearly as strong as the works
which defended Plevna. Under Euro
pean officers these defenses are said
to have been brought to immense
strength with railway lines for the
rapid movement Of cannon from point
as the exigencies Of attack may de-
mand.
Besides those Butler is still handi-
capped by the great difficulties of
transportation and the lack Of mount
ed men which makes his column
heavy and unwieldy in comparison to
the extreme mobility Of his oppo.
nents Latest estimates place th'
numerical strength Of the British and
Boer forces at $4,000 infantry, ant
$500 mounted men, 2bOO artillery and
10 guns under Butler and 1S,5O(
mounted men, 1900 artillery and 60
guns in General Joubert's command
while the conformation of the
country, the river and the difficulties
Of ordinary transportation, to say
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-10
A NEW YEARS GUIDE.

There is one book everyone should
make an effort to get. for the new year
II contains simple and valuable hints
concerning health. many amusing an
ecdotes, and much general Information.
We refer 20 Hostetter's Almanac. pub
lished by The Hostetter Co, Pitts
burgh. Pa. Il will prove valuable 10
any household. Sixty employees are
kept at work on this valuable book.
Tho issue for 1900 will he over eight
millions, printed In the English. Ger
man. French. Welsh. Norwegian. swe-
dish. Holland. bohemian and Spanish
languages. II contains proof OF the ef-
ficacy OF Hostetter's Stomach Bltters.
the great remedy prepared by the pub
fishers, and Ia worthy OF careful pres
ervation. The almanac may DO OBJ
tnlned free OF cost. at any druggist OF
general dealer in the country.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-10
WHITES HEROIC DEFENSE.
London says the Relief of Ladysmith
is an imperative Duty.

NEW YORK, Jan. "a dispatch tc
the Tribune from Ltndon. says:
The story Of the heroic defense Of
beleaguered and fever stricken Lady
smith cannot fail to have a strong
tonic effect upon the British army
and the English people.
General Whites blundering tactics
at Nioholsens Mex have already beer
minimiged by the defeats sustained
by other generals and he Is destined
for the peerage in consequence Of
this splendid exploit. following as il
does many gallant sorties and the
prudent conduct of the defense o.
I.adysmith. He is tonight the hero
of the nation and Lady White is ;ht
happiest among English women.
Sir Redvers Buffers explanation on
Sunday in response to the ominous
news from Ladysmith he had sent al
his available troops for demonstra-
ton against Colenso on Saturday
afternoon has directed attention 10
the details of the reconnaissance
which has been received.
Nothing was accomplished since
there was no reply from the enemy
guns to the shrapnel of the field artil
lery or the lyditte shells Of the nava
brigade and the troops returned Il
camp after a futile demonstration
which was Of no apparent service Il
the defenders Of Ladysmith. The lis
of the brigade battaIons and bat
teries mentioned tends however II
prove that a large portion of Genera
Buller's army was not available a
the front and consequently wa.
massed for operations in some othe
quarter, either ON the enemy's righ
or left flank. Military men were con
fdent last night that General Butler
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-10
A HusuLIATrNG PICTURE,
An English Brigade in Full Flight
From the Enemy.

NEW YORK. Jan, "a dispatch to
the World from London, says;
The most appalling battle picture
from the British point of view yet
painted by a correspondent in the
field comes by mail nom ]. b. Whlg-
ham with Lord Me,huen's column. 1t
shows the collapse of the Highland
brigade at Magsrsfontein.
Describing the efrect Of the unex-
pected Boer fire when the brigade was
Just about deployins from quarter
column. Mr.. whlgham writes:
some one shouted retire and the
day was lost. The Highlanders broke
and ran-there is no other word Tor
It.
I'm a few minutes the brigade had
been decimated and the issue decided
They did not run far. only Il few
hundred yards, out when they rallied
they were shaken and confused for
hours. They lay fiat on the ground
between the British guns and the
Roer trenches.
AT about o'clock the Boer rifle
fire greatly increased, simultaneously
the brigade was seen in full retreat.
Rack they came in wave no officer
could stop It was perhaps the most
unpleasant sight the British soldier
has ever beheld; certainly a sight
never to be forgotten.
1T is difficult to say what hap
pened next until Major swast rcda
Up with an order from General Me-
thuen, which was almost an entreaty
to the effect that all he asked Of thf
brigade was to hold The position until
dark.
80 riddled and shattered was the
brigade that Ewart had actually no
other officer to help him give the or
der to the shattered men. 1t was NJ
small thing to ask Of the Highlander
that they should again face the gal
ling fire for five mortal hours.
"stnl very fair rally was eifecte'
and the brigade at last got back to q
SPOT where It had a certain amount o.
cover.
There the men lay until the Boo
guns, till then absolutely silent, sud
denly came into play. 1t wanted BIZ
this last straw to break the nerve 0
the rallying Highlanders. When th'
first shrapnel burst what remained o
the brigade with one accord cam
right back beaten for the day. The
we're not fit even to guard the bag
gage. They had lost 81 officers kilIe
or wounded. Could human natur
8 stand more?"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-10
EXPORT OF CANNED FRUITS.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 9.-Comis-
soner Kasson, the negotiator Of re-
clprocity treaties between the United
States and foreign countries will soon
receive petition in which the fruit
Gamers Of the state and dealers in
California canned goods unite in ask.
ing him, in negotiating treaties with
foreign countries, to give due con-
sideration to the necessity for in
creasing the exports Of California
canned fruit which the petition de-
clares can only be done by material
reductions in the tariff placed OF
said goods by foreign countries
Many signatures to the petition wer
obtained today in this city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-10

eury and potash seemed 70 add fuel 70 the
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most desperate cases which are beyond
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-10
THIS COASTS CONTRIBUTION.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan 9.-MaJ r
General Shafter las sent to Adjutant
General Corbln Il draft FOR S9.494, the
contributions to the Lawton fund
from the people u this coast. There
Is a sufficient sum reported now on
its way TO General Sharter to make
the ilnal total $lO,12l.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-10


woythv of the name, who did not aspire
70 he the father and the grandfather Of
nealthy. capable children to hand down
his name and the fortune accumulated by
the sweat of his brow, from generation 10
generation. There never was a wife mt to
hear that noble title, who did not wish to
wear womauhood's most glorious crown,
he scentre of motherhood. Thousands
of wedded couples, otherwise happy, fall
short of wedlock's greatest happiness be-
rause they are childless. In the majority
Of cases. this is because the wife through
ignorance or neglect, suffers from weak
ness and disease Of the organs distinctly
feminine. For women who suner IN tnls
Way there is one great medicine that Goes
not fail to accomplish its purpose. Is
DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. IL acts
directly on the delicate organs concerned
srd makes them strong, healthy, vigorous,
virile and elastic II allays Inflammation,
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the shattered nerves. 1t fits for wifehood
and motherhood. II quickens and vitalizes
the distinctly feminine organism. II BAN
ishes the maladies Of the expectant months
and makes baby's introduction to the world
easv and almost painless. II insures the
little newcomers health and nourishment
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Mrs. Teunie Parks, Of Marshall, Spokane CO.,
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In cases Of constipation DR.. Pierce's
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-10
WOMAN HANGED.

LONDON, Jan. 9.-Louise Masse., a
French governess who was convicted
Of the murder Of her iIlegitlmate
three year old son, was hanged at
Newgate this morning. 1t is said this
existence Of the child was an obstacle
to a marriage she had in view.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-10
Sacrificed to
Blood Poison.

These who have never had Blood Poi
son can not know what desperate con.
dition 1t can produce. This terrible
disease which the doctors are totally
unable to cure, Is communicated from
one generation to another, in6icsing its
taint upon countless innocent ones.
Some years ego was ipoculeted with poison
by 4 nIrA who infected my babe WITH blood
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-10

II woman wus the architect OF
her own fortune Il would be fun OF
closets.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-10

taint. Inc nWto one W.
uaaqual 70 the struggle,
and is Life wse yielded
Hp 10 the fearful poisoq.
Yor six long yeAis I sui
isTed untold Misery. !
was covered With sores
and ulcers ffom head to
t00t, and no language
eAn express nay feelings
of wee during those lohg
yea,D. l had the bess
medical treatment. Sey.
eEsi physloians success;
ma hut All
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-10

II some people were to speak their
minds, 1t wouldn't take them very
long.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-10
LEAVE
PORTLAND

sDally. tDaIly except sunday.
Connecting at San Francisco with Oeci.
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JAPAN, CHINA, AUSTRALIA,
HAWAII AND THE PHILIPPINES.
Rebate tickets on sale daily between
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co. Net rates ST hrst-class. and til sec
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Manager. o. II. &P, A
Though tickets Cast for lowest rates
Call on @. J Trenchard, local agent.
Wells Fargo Companys Office. Astoria.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-10

II all the worlds stage, the real
estate dealer must be property man.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-10

The Amen F!
of marriage is
always a baby.
without il,
wedlock is a
summer field
that never
bloom IS, a
flower tn at
never buds, a
night without
stars, a sermon
without a ben
ediction e a
prayer without
an Amen.
There never
nag n httehand
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-10
WHITE COLLAR LINE

Columbia River and ruRet Sound Navi.
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Galley Gatzert leaves Astoria daily,
except Sunday, at p. m.
Leaves Portland daily except Sun
day at a. m.
White Collar line tickets and o. r.
& N. tickets interchangeable on Bailey
Gatzert and Hassalo
A. J. Taylor. Astoria Agt.
u. B. SCOTT, Telephone III.
President.
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Blood

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-16
Carrie I. Gibson.

This community was saddencd. Friday
evening. n it has not been for 4 long
time by the news Of the death Of Miss
Carrie |. Gibson. Although she had not
been Wen for several months, nothing
serious was arprchended until she was
stricken with pneumonia about two
weeks ago. Until within 4 few days.
hope had been entertained of her recov
cry hut Friday morning she did not APP
pear as well ana failed rapidly until her
death At about o'clock Friday evening.
Not only is her death an irrcparable loss
ID her immediate family, but this village
is filed with tih deepest Of sorrow. Her
pure character ana spotless life have ever
been living example to her many
friends. ana now that she has gone, her
influence will ever remain with the young
with whom she had been associated in all
the walks Of life
Miss Gibson was born in Fairfield ana
had always lived here. She was the
daughter Of Mir. Samuel Gibson, Il promi-
nent lumbcrman Of this State who, al
though having passed away many years
ago, is well remembered here. She re-
ceived her early education in the public
schools of Fairfield later attending the
Clinton Liberal Institute of Clinton. n.
", for two years. ana spent one year at
Wcstbrook Seminary in this State. She
was greatly interested in literary work
and was member Of the book ana mag
aZine clubs from their beginning. She
was one of the seven who petitoned for
the formation of the public library asso-
ciation and always gave literally for the
support of all worthy enterprises She
was a charter member Of the Dial Club
had been secretary Of the club for two
years since its organization ana had Just
been elected president at the annual
meeting Of the club.
Nowhere, outside of her home. will her
loss be felt as in the Universalist church.
From her youth, she had been growing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-16
William n. Quinn.

At o'clock in the morning. occurred
the funeral of the late VIM. II. Quinn.
a the Roman Catholic Church of the
Sacred Heart, and that building was
filed to its utmost capacity with
mournerS. 1t was 4 gathering Of Hall
owell's representative people. Among
the hundreds present were officials and
eXoflicials of the city. men with whom
Mr.. Quinn had been closely associa led
during life. and those who had been
proved to call him friend. 1t is doubt
full if the church ever held as large a
gathering upon similar occasion.
The services We're conducted by Rev.
Fir. j. i. Michigan, after the csta blishcl
rites Of the church. Requiem high
mass was celebrated. followed by re
marks, in which Father Michigan paid
graceful and touching tribute To the
life and character of the deceased. He
spoke of the upright life of the man;
his love for his family. and kind heart
cdness for his friends; his charities
mndcstIy bestowed: his fidelity to the
church; his honesty Of purpose: his
straightforward methods of business.
and drew for his listeners a word pie
tult init Vas iuIl III tiulH l ne SCI -
vices We're rendered more impressive
by the music Of the choir OF st. Mary's
Catholic church. from Augusta.
There were many beautiful floral Of
ferings. among them being an anchor
Of roses. ninks and smilaX from Mir
and Mrs. Chas. Clary. 80 pinks from NJ.
j. Quinn. and a large cross of flowers
from the Loan and Building Associa-
IL
tive member.
In the death of Mr.. Quinn. the city
meets with aloSS that will long be felt
and deeply, for he was perfect Spcci-
men of the snlf-madc. honest man.
The success Of his life was due to his
individual. unasSistcd efforts. Left an
orphan almost in babyhood. he came
to America from England when but 9
years of age ana began work with
market gardener in Massachusetts.
At IS, he learned the stone cutters
trade. and after months as an APP
prentice, he became a journcyman and
went to Richmond, va. where he laid
the foundation for a competency. He
came to Hallowcll in his 23rd year ana
worked at his trade for some time. but
later worked in other places. In 1871.
he returned to Hallowell and went in
to business with Patrick CDughlin.
This partnership continued until 1852
when the senior partnership WAS
bought by G. II. Clary, and the bust
ness has since been conducted by the
present firm. He was a true man in
every sense of the word-true to him
self. TO his family. to his fellow men.
to his city and to his church. and his
memory is a jewel that cannot fade
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-16
An Exciting Runaway.

There was an exciting runaway at the
Maine Central station At about 10 Q clock,
Saturday evening. \ gentleman ana lady
from this city had been to Fairfield ana
while on the way another team hdd col
Iided with them and broken one thiii.
They walked the horse most Of the way
back for fear that the thill which had
been patched up might cause trouble
When near the station the horse starteu
ana the driver was unable TO manage
him on account Of tire damaged wagon
The horse ran in on the driveway III
front of the express Office and then start
ed across lots on the lawn. He got mixed
in the trees and the carriage was over
turned and the occupants thrown out.
The horse then continued down College
avenue Oh Wild run. kicking ~ ne went
until the carriage WA practically ruined.
Neither of THE occupants were injured,
but 1t was Il lucky escape. Had they
hcon thrown our on the road instead Of
the lawn they would doubtless not have
,..;taucd So easily.