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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08

"One Minute Cough cure Is the best
remedy l ever used for coughs and colds
II Is unequalled for whooping cough.
Children all like H." writes II. N. Will
Jams, Gentryville, Ind. Never falls.
II Is the only harmless remedy that
gives immediate results. Cures coughs.
colds. hOarseness, Group, pneumonia,
bronchitis and all throat and lung
troubles Its early use prevents con-
sumption. Chas Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08

My son has been troubled for years
with chronic dlarrhoca Sometime
ago persuaded him 20 take some OF
Chamherlain's Collie. Cholera and
Diarrhoea remedy. After using two
bottles OF the 25-cent size he was
cured. give this testimonial hoping
some one similarly afflicted may read
II and be benefited. d.-THoMAS C.
BOWER. Glencoe. o. For sale by
Charles Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08

It takes but minute to overcome
tickling In the throat and to stop q
cough by the use Of One Minute Cough
Cure. This remedy quickly cures all
forms Of throat and lung troubles
Harmless and pleasant to take. II pre-.
vents consumption. A famous specific
for grippe and its after effects. Chal
Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08

All Astorians who visit Portland and
desire spending a pleasant evening In
company with polite people and in the
enjoyment Of an unexcelled musical
program. should go to the Fredericks-
burg. Besides vocal and instrumental
selections there are many other at
fractions to delight the visitors. The
new management Is making the Freder-
lcksburg a well-merited success.
BROWN G. GRANT. Props.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08

Mr.. ]. Sheer. Sedalia. Mo-. saved his
chlld's life by One Minute Cough Cure.
Doctors had given her up 10 die with
Group. It's an infalllble cure for
coughs. colds, grippe. pneumonia bron-
chltls and throat and lung troubles
Relieves at once. Chas Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
THE LOUVRE,

Strangers visiting in the city will fud
:he Louvre an attractive resort wherein
'n spend the evening. The Ammo Sisters
Ihdie-' Orchestra Is still on the bills aud
presents nightly n musical program oi
exceptional merit, Handsome pool aud
billiard rnoms are feature in connection
aijh the hore. Palatnblc lun hes will
be served at all nouns
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08

Atlss Annie u. Cunning, Tyre, Mich.
says: II suffered long time from dys-
pepsia, lost flesh and became very
weak, Kodol Dyspepsia Cure complete
ly cured me- II digests what you eat
and cures all forms of stomach trouble.
II never fails to give immediate relief IN
the worst cascs. ChaS Roges.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08

II was nearly dead with dyspepsia,
tried doctors. visited mineral springs,
and grew worse. used Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure. That cured me-" II d.
gests what you eat. Curss lndlgcstion,
sour stomach. heartburn and all forms
Of dyspepsia. Chas Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08

The Astorian guarantees TO Its ad-
vertisers the largest circulation OF any
newspaper published on the Columbia
river.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08

All communications intended for pub
licatlon should be directed to the edi-
tor business communications of all
kinds and remlttances must be address,
ed to The Astorian."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08

J. B. Clark. Peoria, H., says: Sur
geons wanted to operate on me for piles,
but cured them with DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve." It Is lnfallible for piles
and skin diseases. Beware Of counter
feits Chas Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
NOTICE TO FISHERMEN.

All fishermen who are fishing now,
or who intend to fish the coming sea.
son, are requested to send in their ap-
plicatIons for licenses. with the re-
luired fee. to the fish commissioner
without delay.
4ss Commercial St., Astoria, Or, o
Or, oregonian Bid, Portland, Or,
F. c. REED,
Fish Commissioner.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08

Mrs r. Churchill. Berlin. VI. says;
our baby was covered with running
sores. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
cured her" A specific for piles and
skin diseases. Beware Of worthless
counterlelts. Chas Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08

II the foolhardy man was only fool
ism, It wouldn't matter 30 much; but
he is always hardy and lives to q ripe
old age.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08

II every man could believe every
thing he hears about everybody else
how much better he would think him.
self than his nelghbors.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08

When q boy gets his FIRST watch, he's
never satisfied until he can prove that
some OF the parts are missing,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08

Dewitts Little Early Rlsers purify
the blood, clean the liver invigorate
the system, Famous little pills FOR con-
stipation and liver troubles, Chas Rog.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08

II man intends TO drown himself,
he should remove all his clothes, thes
might ut his wifes second husband.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
A SURE CURE FOR GROUP.
Twenty-Five Years Constant Use
Without a Failure.

The first indication OF Group Is
hoarsness. and In child subject to
that disease 1t may be taken as a
sure sign Of the approach Of an at
tack Following this hoarBness is a
peculiar rough cough. II Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy Is given as the
child becomes hoarse, or even after
the croupy cough appears, II will pre-
vent the attack. It Is used In many
thousands Of homes In this broad
land and never disappoints the anx-
ious mothers. We have yet TO learn
OF single instance In which II has
not proved effectual. No other prepa-
ration can show such a record
twenty-five years constant use with
out a failure. For sale by Charles
Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08

II handwriting is true index 10
character, but few men need expect
to inherit golden harp and crown.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
TO CURE LAGRIPPE IN TWO DAYS

Take Laxative Bromo Qulnine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II II
falls to cure. 10. w. Groves signature
Is on each box. Csc.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08

Ii tie waiter spills soup down your
back, kick him; he expects everything
to come to him because he waits.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08

II someone would only drag the sled
up the hill for us. life would be one
long delightful slide.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08

II you would know what your friends
say Of you when absent, listen to what
they say OF others In your preseRce.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08

Advertising rates can be mad on ap-
plication to the business manager.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
DIR. I. N. Rail

DIR. I. N Bali
DENTIST.
6T3 Commercial Street.
ASTORIA. ORE.
Over schlussel's Clothing Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
DAILY.

Sent by mall per year .....""...;s.ee
Sent by mail. per moath ........... 80
Served BY carrier. per month 49,. 90
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
NOT A POISONOUS FACE BLEACH

But true beautifier, being the only prep
aration sold under positive guarantee OF
81 900 that il contains not a grain or
fraction thereof OF poisonous or deleteri.
Gus substances. Endorsed by the most
celebrated ariistes OF the lyric and dra-
matte stage; recommended by eminent
physicians, and pronounced harmless by
leading chemists
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
sEMI-wEEKLY.

Sent by mail. per year. In advance $500
Postage free to subscribers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
EISDOM'S FAMOUS ROBERTlnt.

Is the only preparation now used by fashionable
ladies to perpeluate a beautiful complexiont Ask
your druggist for Il and do not be induced to take
aaything else. Price 80 cents per bottle
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08

Who Doss Your Laundry
We claim. and We win prove 10
every one, that we have the best
ana most up-to-datc laundry on the
Coast A trial order will convince
the most particular. II you want
neat, prompt work. try the
CITY STEAM LAUNDRY.
bsa Franklin Avenue.
r. SCHIMPFERMAN, Prop.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08

Millinery Novelties
desire to further call the atten-
tlon OF the ladies To my handsome
stock Of trimmed millinery. II COM
prises the latest creations OF the
millinery art. and am Offering re-
duced rates for the next 80 days.
MISS McItAE.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08

Better Than Ever
The pond Street Fish Market ID
better than ever prepared TO supply
fresh and salt hsh OF all kinds.
Goods delivered TO any part OF the
city aud satisfaction guaranteed.
RoNU STREET FISH MARKET.
III Bond Street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
For u Holiday GIFT

For n Holiday Gift
There Ia nothing nicer than u piccc
OF Alverw,trc or cut glass, | have
complete assortment OF the latest
productions at reasonable prices,
II. EKSTRoM.
The Jeweler,
$50 Commercial Street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-08
ASTORIAN
BARGAIN
COLUMN

The Most for Cash,
am, advertising for tho CaAh
grocery trade. tor which l oftor the
fullest welgats and lowest prices
Everything clean and fresh.
Prompt attention,
CHARLES LARSON,
Groccrics and Crookery,
There's Satisfaction
In buying sllverwRre whefe the
stock is complete and YOU have an
assurance rs to quality, l have q
large assortment OF sterling silver
aud hollowwarV In latest designs
for wedding presents and holiday
trade. BE sure TO ecc Il bsforo you
buy,
q. w, SMITH.
$50 Commercial street
Zgoda = Unity. [volume] (Milwaukee, Wis.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-08

ticoke, Pa. sekr. +. Hausmannin-
ger bx. 80, 284 w Main st.
Tow. Jenerafa Fl. Dsbrowskiego w
Perth Amboy, N. j. sekr. +. Ha-
remza 81 Catharine st.
Tow. Orfa P~olskiego W Nanticoke,
Pa. sekr. f. Nowicki p. o. box 1S9
Nanticoke, Luzerne Co. Pa.
Tow. s-go Walentego w Peru, Ill.
sekr. w. Kaszyhski Id 403.
Tow. Jana Kochanowskiego. No. 1
W Chicago, ILL.,, sekr. l.. Smiej-
kowski, 45S Noble st.
Posiedzenia W drugi poniedzlafek .miesia-
ca, W DEM ZwIazkowym.
Tow. Biafy OrZef W Denver, Colo.
sekr. Walter Rooth, Globevllle,
Colo.
Tow. Obrohcy Oreza Polskiego W
Buffalo, N. Y. sekr. T. Dommer,
SO Sobieski st.
Tow. Orzef Biafy W Pittsburgh, Pa.
sekr. j. Wroblewski, I'LL Carson
st. 8. 8.
Tow. Dramatyczne Fredro w De-
troit, Mich. II. Kalinowski, 1927
Nc Dougall ve.
Tow. JutrZenka ma Zachodzie W
Tacoma, Wash. sekr. N. j. Olszew-
ski, 1913 S. l.. str.
Tow. Kosciuszki w Paterson, N. j.
sekr. j. Pawelski, 343 Market st.
Tow. sw. Piotra / Pawfa
Spring Valley, Ill. sekr. A. Kala-
sinski bx 476.
Tow. T. Kosciuszko w Joliet, Ill.
sekr J. P. Krauze, 1911 N. Vine st.
Tow. Sztandar Wolnosci w Camden
N. j. sekr. s. Rozahski, 1143 Lii
berty st.
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Pa. sekr. K. Boczkowski
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Detroit, Mich. sekr. A. Sikora S07
st. Aubin av.
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Is Wall st.
Tow. Kosynierzy Kosciuszki W
Buffalo N. Y. sekr. NJ. Kodak
1910 Broadway.
Tow. Tad. Kosciuszki w Houston,
Tex. sekr. L.. A. Hildebrant, 1916
Chestnut st.
Tow. Mikofaja Kopernika W Eure-
ka, Humboldt Co. Cal. sekr. Jos.
Burlaga box 1877.
Tow. sw. Kazimierza Kr6lewicza
Polskiego w Posen, Mich. sekr.
Jozef Liske
Tow. Rzemieslnik6w Polskich W
Buffalo, N. Y. sekr. s. Rosinski
% Woltz ave.
Posiedzenia w drugi Wtorek miesiaca.
Tow. Adama Mlckiewlcza l.. w
Chicago, Ill. sekr. Ig. Pulkowski
102 w. Division st.
Tow. Tomasza Zana W Chicago, Ill.
sekr. +. Maciontek, 106 w. Divi-
vision st.
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Cleveland, o. sekr. L. Racinow-
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Frankfort, Pa. sekr. j. Vessel
4712 Melrose st.
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South Bend, Ind. sekr. L. NJ. Ku-
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Tow. Narodowe Polskie K.Pu}aski
Argenta Ark. sekr. A. Kofodziejski
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Milwaukee, Wis. sekr. j. Kwas-
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Tow. KS. Kordeckiego W Trenton,
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Jamroga, 80 Nc Kibben st.
Tow. ,,Jednosc" W Chicago,Il III sekr
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Jones st.
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LuZerne Co. Pa. sekr. A. Krzyk-
szcZun box 312
Tow. MifosC Narodu Polskiego W
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-12-27
Winter Fish story.

Baraboo. Wis, Dec. 22-U. c. KEEL
Ter, clerk of court-elect for Sank coun-
ty. lost a finger in an unusual man
ner In company with Metler Mather
and W. J. Bell he was fishing for pick
erel at Lodde's mill and succeeded in
throwing a large fish Upon the ice. In
its fourdering the fish was about to
return to its native element through
the hole in the ice, and to prevent
such a misfortune Keller seized the
fish, but instead OF placing his fin
gers behind the gills one of the men,
bers was thrust into the mouth of the
scaly creature. No sooner had this oc-
cured than the jaws of the fish closed
down upon the flesh and bit the fin
ger off.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-12-27
GLEANINGS OF STATE.
News of General Interest to People of
Wisconsin.
Telegraphic News of Happenings of the
Past Few Days in the Great state
of Wisconsin.

Milwaukee, Wis, Dec. 24.-Four
burglars blew open the safe of p. T..
Stevens bank at Montfort with nitro
glycerine at , a. M. yesterday. Mr.
Doran. who lives near by, hearing the
explosions, put his head out of the
window and yelled fire a number of
times. This scared the burglars, who
put out their lights and ran to the
station, where they had hand car
ready and started east. Seven Mont
fort men took another hand car and
followed them, finding the burglars
hand car tumbled down the bank
three miles this side of Ridgway.
From there they tracked chem a
mile further, where they found them
in the loft of barn. The Montfo1t
men opened fire on the burglars from
below, and fifteen shots were fired, one
of the burglars being shot in the leg.
They were finally overpowered ard
brought here. No money was secured
by the robbers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-12-27
To PENSION Faithful Employees.

Milwaukee. Dec. 24.-The Chicago,
Milwaukee and st. Paul road will fol-
low the Northwestern and shortly pat
into effect a plan for pensioning its
employees. General Manager Henry r.
Williams of the road says that the
plans are being worked out I'VE
have been considering some such plan
for some time" said Mr.. Williams,
but are not quite ready to put it into
operation. The plan we are consider
ing is somewhat similar to that of the
Pennsylvania system"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-12-27
Grove Mixed Upin 1t.

Omaha. Dee. 25-The Omaha police
have evidence that Pat Grove, sus-
pectcd of being leader Of the gang
that kidnapped Edward Cudahy, Jr.,
rented the house in which young Cud-
ally was imprisoned. They believe the
woman who was with Grove was Lii
lie nevine. who aided Grove i'll sen
Sational robbery in Denver in 1898.
Young Cudahy says the picture of
Grove is very much like the man who
caught him Groves wife is in Oma-
ha. and. although she has not lived
with her husband for number of
Years. She Is evidently trying 10 shield
him from arrest The police have
found nm Omaha citizen who Identified
Groves picture aS that of the man
who rented the old house used 10y the
kiduaperS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-12-27

wrong party securing the money. and
this would be as fatal to you as if you
refused to give the money. So you see
the danger if you let this letter be
seen. "
Mr. Cudahy. you are up against II.
and there is only one way out. GIVE
UP THE COIN. Money we want ana
money we viii get If you don't give
mp, the next man will, for he will see
that we mean business and you can
lead your boy around blind the rest
Of your days and all you will have is
the copper sympathy.
Do the right thing by rs and we viii
do the same by you. If you refuse you
wifi soon see the saddest sight you
ever seen. Wednesday, Dec. 10, This
night or never.
Follow these instructions and no
harm will be fall you or yours"
Most people will wonder why the
police did not frame up and attempt 10
capture the kidnapers Of young Gu
dahy when his father took ont that
SO. 900 Wednesday evening" said
Chief Of Police DOnahue last night.
I'VE could have done 50, but 1t was
Mr.. Cudahy's wish that we do nothing
dat would interfere with the safety OF
the boy. Mrs. Cudahy was nearly
broken down with nervous prostration.
aud Mr. Cudahy was little better
He said to us, ] first want the boy, 50
hc took the matter in his own hands
and went out alone with the money
told him that we were at his service
ard would do anything he wanted of
US. but he was so afraid that they
might do something to the boy that
would injure him.
"Now, | can say that no effort VIII
be lost TO bring the abductors TO jr'-
tice. This is for the benefit of the
lie, and to prevent a repetition OF
most dangerous crime. Mr.. Cuda
evinces but little desire to prosecute
the case, but he promises to do what
ever we want him to do in the matter
he has offered no reward and think
is spending no money in the case. lie
Is the best satisfied man | ever saw,
now that he has his boy again.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-12-27
KITCHENER REPoRTs PROGRESS.
Boer Movement in Cape Colony Checked
Operation of the Military.


London, Dee. 24-The war office has
received the following dispatch from
Lord Kitchener, dated Pretoria, Dec.
-: AS far as it is possible for me to
form an opinion from the reports of
officers on the spot | think the Boer
movement into Cape colony has been
checked. OF the two forces that entered
the colony the eastern is still north of
the Zoutpansberg range. while the one
that entered west appears to have been
turned in the direction of BritStown
and prieSka. our troops. are getting
around both bodies. and special col
umn is also being organized which
will be dispatched Immediately when |
know where its services are most
wanted.
THE Beers have not received much
assistance in cape Colony as far as
my Information goes. We have armed
some of the coloniStS who are assist
ing our forces. Railway and telegraph
communication has been much inter
rupted by the very bad weather. De
Wet is in the neghborhood Of Senekal.
General French. in conjunction with
General Clements. attacked a force I'M
der BeyerS south of the MagalieSberg.
L
erly direction toward Potchefstroom,
and We're followed by General Gordon
with Il column Of French's force. Yes
terday evening about ; O'Clock Glenn
ents' force was engaged south of Oil
plants Neck, but l do not yet know
the result
\ later dispatch from Lord Kitch-
ener dated Pretoria. Dec -, says:
The western column of Beers occu-
pied BritStown and cut the railway
south Of DeAar junction. The enemy
is being followed up. General French
has been in contact FOR two days with
the commands of Beyers and Delarey.
south of the MagaleSberg. He is pur-
suing them. The enemy have lost con-
siderahly. and Commandant Kreuz
and others have been captured. Gen
cral Colvillc engaged TWO separate
commands Dec. 2l. near Nlakfontein.
with slight losses. the enemy retiring"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-12-27
LETTER WRITTEN nr THE Thugs.
Threat to Blind the BOY with Acid Unless
Ransom Game

Following is the letter the kidnapers
sent 10 Cudahy. 1t is dated Omaha.
Dee 10:
We have kidnapped your child and
demand $4,000 twenty five thousand
dollars, for his safe return. Ii you
give rs the money the child will he
returned as safe as when YOU last saw
him, but if YOU refuse we will put
acid in his eyes and blind him. then
we will Immediately kidnap another
mlllionare.S child that We have spot
ted ana demand 100000. ana We will
get il. for lie Will see the condition Of
Your child and realize the fact that We
mean business and Will NOT be monkey
Ell With or captured
Get the money all in gold five.
ten aud twenty-dullar pieces: put il in
q white wheat sack. get in Your buggy
alone on the night Of Dee ~. at
O'clock p. m, ana drive south from
Your house Ia Center street turn west
on Center and drive back to RuSer's
park aud follow the paved road to-
wards Fremont. When you come To Il
lantern shat is lighted 10y the side of
the road place the money 10y the lantern
and immediately turn your horse
sthtAAttA anu ANAut u AibAttt- AOu VIII
know our lantern. for ii viii have two
ribbons. black and white. tied ON the
handle. You must place Il red lantern
on Your buggy where it can he plainly
seen 81 We VIII know yod mile away.
This letter and every part Of ii
must be returned with the money. and
amy attempt IT capture viii be the
Saddest thing you ever done If YOU
remember. some twenty years ago
harley Ross was kdndped i'm New
Nvrl city and S2o.00 ranAim asked.
old man Ross was willing 10 give M
tie money. but rurnS. the" great do-
tectiye. with others, persuaded the old
man not o. give MP tile money. aSSur-
ing him that the thieves would be
captured Ross died uf broken
heart sorry THAI he allowed the de-
/, etlve~ u dictate L. hslS
ras letter must mot De seen hv
auy an. but YOU II tile police Or some
STRANGER knew its contents lhcy might
Hteusrl t. capture although against
your MA. sr some aue might u> 4
iau.ern and reureSsn u Us. tLus lie
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-12-27
BeIiered to HAVE snicided.

Oshkosh Wis, Dec. 25.-Jacob Riel,
flagman for the Northwestern road at
the Broad and Washington street
crossing. is believed to have drowned
himself in the Ford river noon, and
himself in the Ford river He
left his home at 4 p. m. Saturday.
Sunday morning his overcoat and I'M
dercoat were found on ''shanty'
bottom moored to the river bank
alongside the northern approach TO
the Northwestern railroad bridge.