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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12
ANX|OUSLY AWAIT NEWS.
Situation at Ladysmith Realized by
British TO Be Critical in
Extreme.
The DUTCH CRUISER IS FIRED UPON.
So Says n Dispatch from Amsterdam
Dutch Omcer Reported Killed
Rumor Is Discredited-Trnnsv
Refuses to Allow American Consul
TO Represent British Interests.

London. Jan. 9.-Further news Of
Gen. Whites victory is anXiously await
ed, as it is generally realized that there
was little warrant for the exultation
which followed the announcement of
his repulse of the Beers.
The remarkable revolution of Boer
tactics has been another complete sur
prise to the British, who had not reck-
oned on the weakened garrison of Lady
smith being subjected TO such a cour-
ageous assault. and ii is realized that
Gen. Whites troops cannot be expected
to greatly prolong such an arduous
defense. In some quarters it is con-
sidered unaccountable that Gen. Bull
Ter did not press his attempt to effect
a passage of the Tugela river while the
Beers were engaged northwards, and
the comments on his apparent supine-
ness are nowise complimentary.
From the Boer headquarters it is re-
ported that Gen. Butler is construct
ing subsidiary railroad from the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12

The Approach of Motherhood 10 the
Occasion of Much Anxiety to All.

Occasion of Much Anxiety to All.
Every woman breads the ordeal
through which she must pass in becom-
ing a mother. The pain and suffering
which is in store for her is a source OF
constant anxiety, fear and dread, to
say nothing of the danger which the
coming incident entails. The joyous
anticipations with which she looks for
ward to baby's coming gives way to an
indescribable dread Of the ordeal when
she fully realizes the critical and trying
event which will soon approach and
have to be endured.
Women should hail with delight q
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danger incidental to child-bearing.
Such a remedy is now offered, and
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confinement, gently and surely prepares
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takes her through the event with COM
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What woman is not interested in
Mothers Friend?" This wonderful
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and elimination of motherhood.
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for it gave them help and hope in
their most trying hour and when
day need "Mother's Friend" The
little book, Before Baby is Born"
telling all about it, and when it should
be used, will prove OF great interest and
benefit to all expectant mothers, and
will be sent free TO any address upon
application to the Bradfield Regulator
Company, Atlanta, Ga.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12
HIS Wlfe saved Him.

Ny wife's good advice saved my life
writes + NJ X )ss Of Winfield, Tenn, for
l had such a bad cough l could hardly
breathe, l steadily grew worse under
Doctors treatment. hut :ay wife argcd
me 10 use Or Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, winch completely cured
me Coughs colds, bronchitis, la
grippe, pneumonia, asthma, hay fever
and all maladies OF chest, throat and
lungs are positively cured BY this mar
vellous medicine. SOC anu 81 % Every
bottle guaranteed. Trial bottles free at
Sharrar & Mulholland's drug store
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12
KiIIed by n Live wire.

Galveston, Tex, Jan. s.-Charles
Fouche Hayes was killed instantly by
coming in contact with live wire.
Eleven hundred volts passed through
his body. Hayes was employed as a
photographer by the Grand opera
house, and was engaged in lacking ad-
vertiSing banners TO wooden awning
around a building when he touched an
insulated wire. The insulation had
become worthless and death resulted.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12
Doctors Must Fay.

Washington, Jan. 5.-The commits
sioner of internal revenue has decided
that physician who prescribes whisky
brandy, or any alcoholic liquor, which
is not compounded with any drug or
medicinal substance for the purpose of
forming a remedy. shall be required TO
pay the special internal-revenusty <of
S25 a year as a retail liquor dealer, pro-
vided he acts as a dispenser as well as a
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12
skaters Perish.

Schenectady, n. Y, Jan. 9.-S. Dana
Greene, general salesman-manager for
the General Electric company, and his
wife were drowned while skating on
the Mohawk river. Mr.. Greene was
a member of Gov. Roosevelt's staff,
and Mrs. Greene was n daughter Of
Admiral Chandler.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12
Italy Agrees,

Washington, Jan. 3. - Baron Fava,
the Italian ambassador, called at the
state department and informed Secre-
tary Hay that his government had
agreed to the open door policy in China,
completing the list of powers who have
approved Secretary HaX's proposal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12
VIII Lie In state.

Youngstown, o., Jan. 5.-The re-
mains of the late Maj. John \. Logan
will lie in state in st. Johns Episco-
pal church upon their arrival here. 1t
is expected now that the funeral will
occur about February 5.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12
Death OF DIR. McGINnn.

Newburgh. \. Y, Jan. s.-Rev. DIR.
Edward McGlynn, rector Of st. Mary's
church. this city, famous for years as
coworker in New York with Henry
George in the "anti-poverty" and sim
gle tax crusade, died Of heart failure,
ared 81 YearS
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12
Explosion Kills Three Men.

Anna, H., Jan. 5.-Nelson McGinnis,
Mat McGinnis and John Adams, the en-
gineer, were scalded TO death Thursday
afternoon by a boiler explosion at the
sawmill of Oscar Stout, eight miles east
of here. Mr.. Stout's skull was crushed
and he will probably die. The boiler
was a secondhand affair and the en-
pineer was ineXperienced
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12
Meet. Death ON GaIIoN..

Pittsburgh, Pa. Jan. Q. - William
Wasco, an Hungarian, was hanged in
the yard of the county courthouse at
1916 o'clock in the morning. Wasco
met his fate without flinching on the
scaffold; he prayed and then said
"Good-by, people. | gladly give my life
for my sweetheart. ] loved her"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12
Wi, pIoy Exb,b,,iop Golf

London, Jan. Q. -IIarry Nardon, the
open golf champion, will start for the
United States at the end of January on
an exhibition golf tour.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12
OIdJndy,s woundedAaec,iop.

San Francisco, Jan. 0. - Elizabeth
Gladstone, aged GO years, has judgment
in the superior court against Joseph
aIdman, aged IS years, for breach of
promise of marriage. She sued for
$500. 600.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12
Against Quay.

Washington, Jan. 6.-The senate
committee on privileges and elections
has decided by a vote of TO TO make
an adverse report upon the resolution
TO seat Senator Quay.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12
Ucn,y Liabilities.

New York. Jan. S.-Hulbert III. War
ner, formerly well-known patent med
icine manufactures, filed a petition in
bankruptcy, with liabilities of $2,319,-
O27 and no assets.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12
White Man I.ynched.

Newport News, Va. Jan. 6.-W. W.
Watt was taken from the station
house by mob Friday morning and
shot to death for criminally assaulting
Mrs. T. NJ. Simpson, wife of an employe
of the shipyard.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12
No my HilIs.

Lansing, Mich, Jan. 6.-The special
session Of the legislature adjourned
without passing any of the tax bills.
\ bill appropriatiug $4,000 for the re
lief of the sick and INDECENT soldiers
of the Spahish-Amorican war was
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12
Passes m Good Nisbt.

New York, Jan. 0. - Roland Reed,
the actor, passed good night and was
resting comfortably at IL o'clock in
the day.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12
An American on Roberts star.

Seattle, Wash, Jan. 9.-F. y. Burn
ham, an American scout. has arrived
from Alaska EN- route 10 South Africa
in compliance with cablegram APP
pointing him a member Of the staff of
Lord Roberts, commander of the mil
itary forces operating against the
ROers
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12
BOcrs Play an Amusing Trick

New York, Jan. "a dispatch 10
the Herald from Brussels says; A
private letter from Pretoria says that
in order 10 accommodate the prisoners
ut war who are Crowdine into Pretoria,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12
TIE NATIONAL CONGRESS.
The Work Being Done by Our Law
Makers at Fifty-Sixth Ses-
sion in Washington.
SUMMARY OF THE DAILY PROCEEDINGS.

Bill introduced In the senate TO Gre
ate Territorial Government for
Hawnii-Discussion of Financial
Bill - Pension, Bankruptcy and
other Measures Before the House.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12
burned to Death.

Webster, Mass, Jan. s.-Incendiaries
burned the oldest house here and Lucy
Boston, aged los years, was burned to
death
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12


main line 10 CulcnSO. yves ward lv, i'm the
direction of Potgietcrs Drift.
Adviccs from the Moddcr river say
the Beers continue to extend their
works. and it is estimated that So
600 men are required TO defend them.
The prisoners captured 10y the Can
adams and Quecnslanders at Sunnysidc
are ooiun 40 CAP, Town Tor uIu as
rebels. The Canadians expressed in
tense INDIGNATION on learning that the
prisoners were British subjects.
Colonial Troops Win Warm Praise
'.f ... +'Ilf.. - er f.r
warm praise on all sides. the latest cx-
wa '''
annie or ihelf c1'rllN' NoIh p'lH2 re-
corded Iu tuc DlSN.IEu 90 tn, Lohuoh
,,t..-,. r.t.I r..,,..y q from fhr Mod
.... r;y... .,,,Irr q, tlr nrc.. which
.,id that tia news from belmont
.Loyed that the Canadians and Queens
landers had been so energetic i'm that
vicinity that the Beers had been com
PEELED 10 desert a large belt Of the Or
ange Free state territory across the
border.
Little change is apparent in the posi-.
tIon al Iolesocrg. uen. f.vn,n ic.
ported to the war Office Sunday morn
ing. January :. that he had recon
noitered with squadron Of the
Household cavalry on the Beers east
flank, two miles from Achtertang, and
drew considerable force OF the
burghers, who, being ANXIOUS Tor thclr
communications with Norvals Pon''
withdrew.
Casualties Of the sunoIks.
The casualties of the Suffolks near
Colesberg were:
KILLED - Col. Watson and Lieuts.
wilkins, Carey and white and ma % men
pS M,S0 ana 1ieuts. Alien. Wood. Martin
and Butler and 1O7 men.
woUNDED-Twenty-one men.
Gen. French further reports that the
casualties OF the other regiments to
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12
Handed over TO Prize Court.
Dutch Officer Killed.

London. Jan. "a special dispatch
from Amsterdam says that an uncred-
tied rumor is current there that a Brit
ish cruiser has fired upon the Dutch
cruiser Friesland, near Delagoa bay,
and that Dutch officer was killed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12

The modern and most effective cure
for constipation and all h.nd, of liver
troubles-,he famous htuc pills known
as y Wits Little - ni.,re
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12
wcII-known Bnnkcr Dead.

Milwaukee, Jan. G.-An Evening
Wisconsin special from Neenah, Wis,
says Hiram smith, president OF tie
Manufacturers bank, well known
throughout the state, is dead. Mr..
Smit.. wish his br-.,rr, started and
operated the first paper aill in the
Fox river valley As years ago. lie
was 70 VparS old.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12
Cannot Represent the British.

New York, Jan. 9. A special from
Washington says: The Transvaal gov
eminent has informed the United
states mat W. Stanley Hollis, American
consul at Pretoria, will not be per-
mitted to represent British interests in
the republic during the war, it being
against the Transyaal's policy to per
nit any British representative In lis
territory. Consul Hollis, however, will
be permitted to care for British prison
ers of war confined in Pretoria. in his
personal capacity.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12
The InNyton Fund.

WosMius to., Jan. o. Sen. Corbiu
announces that the fund for the fam.
lily of Gen. Lawton VIII reach $4,000.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12

Washington, Jan. An the house
yesterday a bill was introduced to pen
sion the widow of Gen. Lawton at the
rate of $500 year. Resolutions were
offered asking a statement from Secre-
tary Gage as TO deposit of public funds
in New York banks; for constitutional
amendments authorizing an income
tax, and authorizing congress to define
and regulate trusts.
Washington, Jan. s. - Mr.. Dolliver
Ga.) introduced bill in the house yes
terday to repeal the bankruptcy law,
Mr.. Quarles (Va.) introduced a resoluJ
ton extending sympathy to the Beers.
Adjourned to the sth.
Washington, Jan. 9.-In the house
yesterday a bill was passed to make
the dependent pension act apply to all
who served 90 days in the military or
naval service during the civil war. \
charge that two federal appolnrees or
the president, Postmaster John G.
Graham, of Provo City, Utah, and
Postmaster Orson Smith, of Logan,
Utah. are under indictment as polyg-
amists was ordered investigated.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE senate re-
sumed its sittings yesterday and bill
was introduced by Senator Foraker
CO.. providing a civil government for
Puerto Rico. An amendment 10 the
house currency bill was offered provid-
ing for bimetallism. January 10 was
set apart for eulogies Of the late Vice
President Hobart.
Washington, Jan. 8. - Senator Gull
lom Oll) reported his bill in the senate
yesterday creating a territorial govern
ment for Hawaii. \ bill granting set
tiers the right to make second home
stead entries was passed. Senator Bev-
eridge Nnd) introduced resolution
declaring for American retention of
Philippines. with notice that he will
speak thereon January 9. Senator
Aarich (B. H. opened the discussion of
the financial bill Adjourned to the
oth.
Washington. Jan. o.-In the senate
yesterday Senator Wellington (Md.)
introduced a bill 10 establish the Uni
versity of the United States in Wash
merton \ resolution was adopted ask
inc for an itemized statement of war
fund expenditures. Senator Morgan
tAld.) ia a speech aid that negro SUI
frage in the south obstructed prog
ress, and Senator Pettigrew Is. d. de-
clared the United States had attacked
Filipinos. though allies, thus being
guilty of treachery.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12

The latest news from Bloemfontein
says the officials there recognize that
they must evacGate the town at an
early Date and are securing houses at
Pretoria.
IL is also announced that the hos
pita!s at Bloemfontein and elsewhere
are packed with wounded men.
Putting Their Heads Together.
London. Jan. Q. - There is some
reason TO believe that the United States
and German embassies are trying 10
to find common basis on which they
can cooperate in pressing their re-
spective demands against Great Brit
ain for the Delagoa bay seizures, \
high Official Of the German embassy
had a long conference Tuesday at the
American embassy, and the diplomats
are believed to have discussed the
steps each country has already taken,
and the best future procedure.
Handed over to Prize Court.
Durham. Jan. 9.-The seized German
steamer HerZog has been handed over
to the prize court. The Portuguese gov
ernOr of Xambesa was among her pas
Sengers. The British naval author
tiles have offered him a ship to con-
vey him to Delagoa bay. The steamer
Bundesrath is discharging
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-01-12

an immense incloSure has been con-
~tructed 10 the north Of the town in
three lone streets named Ladysmitb,
Kimberley ard MafcNng streets
The Beers played an amusing trick
on the English at Ladysmith The lat
ter think tncy destroyed ,he Creusot
cannon Long Tom. The truth is that
the nocIs removed tAe cannon aAU
substituted trunk of a tree, which
was smashed by British shells.
Took DistiIirTH Machinery.
New York. Jan. O.. \ dispatch to
49,. 'i.ral8 from H.rl'r Tho Per-
liner Tagcblatt learns that the Bund-
esrath and the General carried TO East
AMIGA u.a,nIr,Il .ut a .oi 40 uIsulIerN,
constituted hH Darm-tadt machine
company, lIcrrcn Nenulcth d Ellen
berger. Part Of this was large
wrought iron tube, Of large diameter.
which was probably mistaken for
cannon.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-02-02
EXPLODE
Fearful Explosion in Pittsburg
Steel Mill.
one tMplOYf IS kAlfD OUTRIGHT
Dozen More Badly Injured, q Number of
Whom May Die-Loss to the Plant
Will he Enormous--Cause Of
Explosion Not Known.

The steel department of Phillips,
Nimick 4 Cos mill on West Carson
street, Pittsburg, Pa, was completely
wrecked and a dozen men injured by
the explosion OF a battery Of four large
boilers. The loss t. the plant will be
| enormous.
sAll the injured men were quickly re.
mQyed from the ruins. Five were mu-
tHated almost beyond recognition and
one or two more deaths may result.
The injured were taken to n Temporal
ry hospital hastily provided and local
physicians summoned to relieve their
suffering. A rescuing party then went
TO work searching the wreckage which
1t is supposed entombs others OF the
workmeD. Following is the list of the
most serious casualties.
Simon Holland, fireman, killed.
Injured:
Daniel Noonan, badly cut and scald-
ed.
Constantine Gallagher, badly cut.
William Kirkpatrick.
Frank Stone.
Jeremiah Collins.
Barney Easterburg.
w. T. Cook.
Peter Bynos.
The explosion was one of the most
terrific that ever occurred in the Pitts
burg mill. The roof of the boiler room
was completely lifted from the build
ing and the flying iron and steel fell
In all directions. Heavy beams and
portions of the masonry were thrown
from the foundation. The men were
crushed to the ground on the spot
where they were attending to the rolls.
and those beside the boilers were
scalded by the steam.
The families OF the workmen who live
in the neighborhood realized the extent
of the accident the moment the ex-
plosion was heard. Women and chill
dren rushed at once to the mill. CRYING
for their loved ones who were believed
to be buried beneath the ruins and for
a time interfered with the worlsof the
r%escuers.
The mill had been stopped over Sun
day, and the boilers had just been fired
preparatory to starting up the mills
again. More than q hundred men
were standing about ready to 20 to
work when the explosion occurred.
One OF the boilers rose on end and a
sheet OF flame shot out of the furnace
door completely %enveloping Holland.
The cause of the explosion is not
known.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-02-02
PLAY THEORY
Friends Of Otto Miller Think
He Was Murdered.
Is SIMILAR TO THE kRtIdfpAuh CAS-


The mystery surrounding the disap-
pearance of Otto Miller, the young
farmer who has been missing from
near HOlstein for some time has not
been cleared up, and the general opin-
ion is that it will prove another Kreich-
baum case. While the possibility Of
Miller having gone insane and driven
away with his team and wagon in the
night is recognized, the theory Of MUIR
der is given color by the finding Of
blood clots and hair on the kitchen
step and a trail of blood leading to the
barn.
Parties are continuing the search
and another close inspection OF the
premises will be made. Additional
blood stains were found and several
small pieces of flesh, but whether
human or animal the finders could not
determine. A wagon trail was also
discovered leading north from the
house. Miller was farming the place
alone but his parents and several
brothers live within a few miles. He
was a sober, industrious man, and had
no enemies SO far as known. 1t was
known that he had about 5000 in money
on his person when last seen. The
farmers and people from Roseland and
Holstein will form a big posse and
make a thorough search for Miller.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-02-02
OFFERS TO OCCUPY PULPIT
Ed Howe Proposes Changing Places
with Rev. Mr.. Shell don.

with Rev. Mr.. Shell don.
Il. w. Howe, the author, and editor
of the Atchison Globe, in the editorial
columns of his paper says he will take
the place of the Rev. Charles NJ. Shell
don as pastor of the Congregational
church in Topeka during the week Mr..
Sheldon is running the Topeka Capital
as u Christian newspaper. Among
other things, Mr.. Howe says
"The Rev. Mr.. Sheldon's desire to
publish a newspaper for a week is evil
dence that he does not believe a sufi-
cient amount of religion is injected
into the columns of the newspapers.
Neither is there enough common sense
or ability in the average If
we fail TO make out as much Of a case
against preachers as the Rev. Mr..
sheldon makes out against newspapers
we will buy a Bible and join the
church."
Mr.. Howe has had experience on the
lecture platform, and his ability as q
writer Is well known.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-02-02
MINISTRY FIRM AS A ROCK
british Government Able to stand tho

british Government Able to stand Oh,
strain.
AI.ondon. Jan. 20 dispatch saws.
Though criticism Of the government
and its methods Of handling the was
is undated. ii Is safe TO say that when
| parliament meets Tuesday next moth,
| ing serious will result. There will be
the usual motions Of eensure, with,
| perhaps, more than usually impas.
stoned denunciations of the various, de.
partments of the administration. es-
pecially the war and colonial offices.
But such Is the patriotism of the aver.
age Englishman aud such is the
strength of the conservative organiza-
ton, that IL will be surprising IL Lord
S~alisbury's majority is even apprecia.
bly, weakened.
An eminent British general, review.
ing the situation TO u representative of
the Associated press, thus summed IL
up:
First of all. we underestimate the
enemy; secondly. we know nothing of
the power Of modern weapons when
opposed to each other in the hands Of
tolerably equal forces; thirdly, we de-
serted strategy to satisfy sentiment.
BY that | mean Ladysinith and Kim
berley appealed to us, and we answered
as quickly and as unthinkingly as
does an electric receiver to a trans
mitter.
1--WE have learned many things, but
chiefly we have learned that long
range guns and rifles minimize tire.
mendously the advantage which for
merly accrued to the aggressor. Yet
i thoroughly believe, and l am not
speaking without experience, that had
any continental nation undertaken the
same task with tho same force 1t
would by this time have been wiped
out. There are n lot of things which
might have been learned had we
watched your land fighting at Santa
go. But we did not. As a result, we
did not have nippers to cut the wire,
and we know nothing about M~ausers.
But the appreciation of orr shortcom.
ings only makes us the more. deter.
mined. 1t may be six months. and it
may be a year lut we shall achieve
our object"