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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-01-08
The Kiities Band.

The Western Musician says-"The
Kiltics' Band Gordon HighIanders
of Canada) under the leadership Of
Mr.. VIM. F. Robinson, has
Turing it's extended tours of the
United States taken q foremost
place among The great musical or
ganization of this continent. The
novelty of The Kiltips' entertain
ment (Which consists of baud music,
vocal choruses, highland dancing,
ba1 piping, vocal soloists, giant
drum major, boy dancer, buyers,
drummers, etc., coupled with the
extremely picturesque killed cos
tune have given The Kilties a un-
iQue position among amusement or
ginizatiOns. The organization is
not dire city associated with any
Canadian regiment, but its member S
are all British or Canadian born and
are practically all graduates Ct
Scottish Canadian regiments. Mr..
Cameron Brown of Belleville. Cana
da, owner Of the organization and
President of its various tours, is a
eii-known Scottish Canadian and
Mr.. T. P. J. Power, director Of tour
has been associated with several of
the biggest musical successes,
but he KIlties have proved the
greatest of them all.
The KiIties have scored emphatic
successes in all the large cities OF
the United States. the crowds tax
ing the capacity of the largest audi
toriums; their playing in one even
ing to over 5000 persons ut Madison
Square Garden, New York, was one
Of the most striking successes ever
known in the metropolis; while the
audience at the Coliseum, Chicago
showed the largest number of paid
admissions ever known in Chicago,
At the Pan american Exposition,
Buffalo, great hit was scored, the
Buffalo Review remarking, --"It was
i'm possible for the heated one to get
near enough. to the bandstand, to
get good look at them in their
picturesque costumes; 1t is estimat-
cd that the crowd which surrounded
the bardstnad numbered at least 10.
900 people, and Sousa, during the
most successful period of his engage
ment could not boast of near that
number" At Willow Grove Park,
Philadelphia. this summer from %,
| 600 TO $50, 600 people i>tened to The
Kilties every day for month, ex,
&c eding by 80 per cent the greatest
previous record at this famous
resort. The present tour. which is
the sixth, will take the band from
Boston 20 San Francisco and return
At Grand Opera House, Ashland,
Wis, JAN 10th, 1903
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-01-08

THE BODY is BROUGHT HOME.
u Unfortunate Man was at Work at Odanaf1,
and His Death was the Result of a .
Log Rolling Upon Rim.-Leaves
A La ge Family.
Anton Swanson, a member of

Anton Swanson, member of
the Longs horesmen Union, ard al
so d member of the S. Fl. 81 E. E. of
A. and an old and well known citi-
zen, lost his life while at work in
the woods near Odanah Tuesday
afternoon. Particulars of the acct
dent have not reached here, but the
death is known to have been caused
by log rolling upon him, crushing
out his existence. Mr.. Swanson
leaves a wife and seven small child
ren. The body was brought to this
city yesterday afternoon, and the
funeral will be held here Mr.
Swanson was very popular man
with his fellow workmen, and his
death will be deeply regretted.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-01-08
PYTHIANS REJOICE.
Hold Their Installation TUESDAY
Night.
IS FOLLOWED BY A DANCE.
Members of the Order and Their Friends
Spend Gala Event q, the OCCa-
sion Being the Aunua1 Insta11a-
tion of Officers.
The Knights Of Pvthias held their

The Knights OF Pythias held their
annual installation OF officers at
their hall Tuesday night, and there
was d large gathering OF 'he mem
bers and their families and friend S.
Ehe installation exercises were i'm
pressve and were eagerly watched
by all present. After the installa-
ton an adjournment was taken to the
Masonic hall, where one of the nice
est dancing parties of the season
was given. Th~ Pythians are one Of
the strong and substantial orders Of
the city. and have an active mem
bership that makes things lively
when anything of social or bust
ness nature is c)nte npatAd or IN
progress
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-01-08

August Oistad died at the Rhine
hart h ,spitul DIT Ashland Wednes-
day night of last week. The remains
were brought to this city, and the
funeral was held Sunday from the
Norwegian Lutheran Church, and
was largely attended. Tie deceased
was an old and we'll known resident
Of this city, and will be missed by
the patrons of the Arntson & Simon
son grocery store, in which place he
has been a familiar figure for many
long years.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-01-08
Now Ready.

Chairman Nelson desires US to
state that the fire alarm system is
now completed in every respect In
case OF fire the person giving an
alarm will do SO by breaking the
glass of the box, inserting key and
then turning lever to the left. A
code of signals has been arranged
for the different fire districts, which
are three in number. District mum
Der one is from First Avenue east.
District number two is from First
Avenue to Fifth avenue, while dis
trict number three is all that terri
tory below Fifth Avenue. But one
company will be called out at time
in case of fire. and it is thought that
the SAVING thus affected will pay for
the system in a short time. Mr.
Nelson says that the town has had
an endless amount of trouble in in
shutting the system, but that it
now works very nicely. The whist
les are not as good as were expected
to be put in, but this may be re-
medied later, by trading them in for
different whistles.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-01-08
Helner the Deputy.

Max Helmer has been appointed
as deputy sheriff for the town of
Iron River by Sheriff Simpson. The
Sheriff had, ID large number OF appli-
cants for the place, and the spirit
OF con test was so great that he went
outside OF all the aspirants and
selected Mr.. Helmer. Max is a
young man of excellent character
and principles. and Will no doubt be
emineDtly satisfactory tie the people
of the town across the county.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-01-08
A Happy
Hour.
CO 10000

A change from one year to
another is a very happy hour
1t permits the putting aside of
tbs old and the taking on of the
new. You may be pleased witt.
what you have had. We want to,
please you with what we have t.
offer in the future. Wen hell,
to make the new year happy by
giving you values that will insure,
happiness.
And we would thank you t.
assist Us to enjoy a few of tn
long winter evenings by glvins
your orders to our deliverymel
or telephone your orders earl,
SO that our clerks and ourselve:
may get through at z P. M.
On and after January 1st 100.
our store will be closed at z p. n,
except on Saturday nights
Specials this week: Bananas r
and 10c per dozen. Stock ifs .
ready to put in the kettle sc pc I.
pound. Phone. 90
Yours to please,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-01-08
Near Deaths Door.

MY physician pronounced il
Bright s Disease. He said | might
die airy moment. A friend suggest
ed DR.. Gossom's Kidney and Blad-
der Cure. I took three boxes and
was cured" E. W. Bush, 692 Mil
dred ave., Chicago. SOC a box. Frost
& Spies.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-01-08
T. q c A L. iii L s Il d X Y
The Chicago & North Western Seeks Data
Concerning Our Town aud It's
Points of Interes..

FONTS Oh 1hGoESSss
The passenger Department of the
North Western Line is preparing
data for use in it's Summer Tourist
literature next season. 1t is desired
to make this data complete as to
Historical and Legendary matter !,
as we'll as regards the various feat.
lures that make this section attrac-
tive to summe. visitors. Anyone
who can assist in this by sup plying
any such data to the editor or to Mr..
Lincoln, the North Western Ticket
Agent, are invited to make that fact
known promptly.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-01-08

Water rents are now due and pay
able at the Bayf Id County Bank.
Office will be kept open evenings to
accommodate customers. Unless
paid by the 10Th, lust wutar will be
shut off and not turned uithCu a
payment Of 50 Gnn.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-01-08
A sad Life

A prospectus merchant Of Duluth
writes: I suffered so from disorder
ed kidneys that I could not sleep.
I would wake up more tired than
when I went to bed. My present
good health is due entirely to DR..
Gossom S Kidney and Bladder Cure.
SOC a box Frost & Spies.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-01-08
{ t. Johns Episcopal Church.

Serv cpS next Sunday. Jan. 18th,
first Sunday after the Epiphany, as
follows.
$3.50 p. m.-Sun lay School
1902. m.-Evensong and Sermon;
Subject, king and God and Sacri
fee" All persons are cordially in
yited to attend the above
Rev. e. ALAN RUSSELL, Vicar.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-01-08

The Knights of the Maccabees
will hold an open installation, which
will be followed by one of their most
successful dances, at the Opera
House on the evening of Wednesday,
January 14th. At that time there
viii be the grand annual celebration,
which the order and its members al
ways enjoy. An admission fee is to
charged, and the proceeds will go to-
wards the Sick and Benefit Fund OF
the lodge. This fund is always kept
up and the use of it has benefited
many a Brother Maccabee or his
destitute family. The Ladies of the
Maccabees will serve supper on the
occasion, and a big Sine is in store
for all who are participants in tie
festivities of the evening.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-01-08

Express for the Northern Express
Company will be called for and de-
livered, or may be left at Estabrook
& Olson's Furniture store.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-01-08
Official Publication y

Report OF the financial condition of the
Bayfield, County b mt. located at Washburn
State of Wisconsin at the close OF bus ness on
the 9Th day of January 1893
RESOupCEs
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-01-08

[, c. O. Sowder. Cashier of the above
named bank. Bayfi I'D County B INK. do
solemnly swear that the foregoing statement
is true t. the best Of nv kn)ved{e an b lief
: Z. O. SowDER
Cashier.
day of J IN, 1917 ART HgR ". MCLEOD.
Notary Public. bayfield, County Wis
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-01-08

Our line of rifles, cartridge belts.
hunting knives and hatchets, etc, is
the finest ever shown in Washburn
Al at rock bottom prices
B. UNGRoDT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25
EveryH0me Has Kitchen Every Kitchen Has a Floor

And every kitchen floor should be covered with a linoleum. Then you can keep it looking cheerful and clean. Why not keep it look ing so, when the cost is so little here?
 Why not do it now---and enjoy the comfort while you are paying for it? Our Little-at-a-Time sys- tenn adjusts itself easily to your financial circumstances. Others profit by it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25
MAY SEND ID CUBA
 FOR NEW EVIDENCE Committee Still Probing Into Charges Against Wood TWO SESSIONS YESTERDAY Adjournment Taken Until Friday-Be- Iieved Nomination Will Be Favor
 ably Reported to the Senate.
 No Conclusion in Sight.
TWO SESSIONS YESTERDAY

Washington November 24.-Two ses- sions were held today by a subcommittee of the senate committee on military af- fairs, which Is Investigating the charges against General Leonard A. Wood, nomi- mated b ythe President to be major gener- al. An adjournment was taken until Fri day at Il o'clock, when Major J. F. Runcie will be the first witness. Brigadier-Gener- al Tasker II. Bliss was heard for an hour today on one of the charges preferred by Mr. Rathbone.
 It was stated at the close of the last session that probably more than two weeks would be occupied in hearing the witnesses the committee has already de- termined to summon Then, if as gener- ally believed, committee Is named to go to Cuba, an adjournment will be taken until some time next March, which is con- sidered the best time to visit the island.
 Opponents to the confirmation of Gener- al Wood openly express the opinion that the military affairs committee will report the nomination favorable to the senate, but declare that when this course is taken some charges will be presented to the sen ate which the committee has excluded from the testimony. From the attitude of senators opposed to the confirmation of General Wood, it is certain that de- mand will be made for the appointment of a subcommittee to go to Cuba to in- quire personally into several of the charges. Major Rathbone today reiterat- ed his determination to go to Cuba at the same time, for the purpose of pointing out sources of information which form the basis of many of his charges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25

construct a canal across the isthmus. This brings us down to the present day when we can see the position of Panama in it's true light it seeded from Colom- bia under and by virtue of a clause in the Colombian constitution and was forced back by violence and against her will. Panama wants the canal cut and Is willing to assist the enterprise, but the Colombian government tried to hold up this country for a fine of twenty million dollars for the privilege of spending one hundred and fifty millions to give the nations of the world a free waterway and short route to the far east. The Colom- bian government declined to ratify the Hay-Herran treaty unless paid an addi- tional ten million dollars, thereby showing it was purely a question of a monetary consideration with them, and now they come prating about honor and interna- uonal comity. The soil, the climate and the natural resources of Colombia are all conducive to make her one of the richest countries in the world, but it is well for nations as well as men to re- member that highway robbers seldom be- come millonaires.
 F. I. MONKS.
 Birmingham November 24 1903
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25

Be sure and get some of our fine Coffee and Tea for that Thanksgiving dinner.
 A. & F. TEA co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25
NEGROTHIEF ROUTED
 BY BRAVE DOMESTIC
AFTER BEING BOUND AND GAG GED GIRL CRAWLS TO STOVE AND BURNS THE CORDS THAT BIND HER.

Chicago, November 24-After having been bound and gagged by negro thief in the residence of Mrs. R. A. Barclay on Grand Boulevard, a plucky IS year old girl employed as a domestic burned the cords from her writs and chased the intru- der from the house with a carving knife. This is the story as related by the girl. whose name is Anna Ratings Opening the cellar door in response to a knock. she says a negro seized her by the throat and dragged her to the kitchen and after tying her, forced napkin into her mouth. while he proceeded to ransack the house. The girl dragged herself to the range and succeeded in freeing herself, receiving se- we're burns in the operation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25

United States vessels may be supplied with charts of "our own production for every region that vessel may be called upon to visit, and no risk be run in time of war of our being unable to obtain an article absolutely essential for the safe navigation of our vessels"
 The publication of series of sailing directions, intended to cover the globe, is in progress, and world charts for 1905 for the use of navigators, which are to represent the magnetic declination and inclination, and the horizontal intensity of the earth's magnetic force, are in course of preparation.
 "The question of danger from derelicts," says the chief hydrographer. "is secom- ing a very grave one to mariners, par ticularly to those who traverse the trans- Atlantic steamer routes.'
 He expresses the belief that it would be wise for our government to specially detail one properly equipped vessel to pa trol the transatlantic lines from our coast to the eastern limit of the Georges bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25
LETTERS TO EDITOR
The Secession of Panama.

To the Editor of the Age-Herald.
 Whilst political parties are trying to make capital out of the recent secession of Panama from the United States of Colombia, and as it is most likely the attitude of this country in recognizing it's independence and receiving it's ministers will form the grounds for attack upon the administration, it is but fair to the peo- ple who are interested in this question to the extent of which the Panama canal is to be dug Or not that they should know something of the history of Pan- anna in its relation to Colombia and whether or not 1t was justified in its ac- ton and whether or not we are acting in good faith in the matter.
 Colombia originally comprised Venezue- la, Eucador, Panama and it's present pos sessions and was subject to Spanish rule. An insurrection against Spain in 1911 re- suited in the independence of Colombia and in 1919 the republic of Colombia was established by Bolivar. In 1929 and 1S3O Venezuela and Eucador withdrew and proclaimed their separate and independ- ent governments, and the republic of New Granada was formed out of what remained of Colombia.
 In 1881 and 1892 the republic of New Granada adopted a constitution dividing the country into eighteen provinces. of which Panama was one, each province having control of It's own local affairs. In 1s4 the provinces of Cartagenia se- ceded from Colombia, and immediately thereafter the provinces of Veragua and Panama seeded. declaring themselves in- dependent under the title of The States of the Isthmus of Panama. Their re- storation to Colombia soon followed and a new and reformed constitution was adopted by Colombia in 1853 under which each province was given the right to se- cede if 1t thought fit to do so.
 In 1856 Panama took advantage of this provision in the constitution of Colombia and seeded and then followed a revolu- tion. out of which again arose the United States of Colombia. having It's capital at Bogota. where 1t stu remains Ever since it's compulsory annexation to Co., lombia in 1881. Panama has been in . state of incepient revolution and was % in 1870 when the Colombian government sold a rirht-of-way to French company to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25
INCREASES ITS FLEET.
: . : Uncle Sam VIII Guard lsthmus With
 Eleven Ships.

Washington, November 24.-The United States naval fleet near Colon, will be augmented shortly by the gunboat Cas- tine and Bancroft. and it is expected they will be started on their cruise to the south in few days. Their arrival will increase the naval fleet at the isthmus to eleven warships, of which number seven will guard the north or Caribbean coast, and four the Pacific coast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25
Hearing on November 30

Albany, N. Y, November Ex-Governor Odell announced for Monday November 30, a hearing upon the extradition of Will lam Seigler of New York, for whom the governor of Missouri has made requisi- tion. Seigler has been indicted In Cole county, Missouri. upon the charge of hav- ing supplied S1500 with which to bribe members of the Missouri legislature in certain baking powder legislation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25
PRINCESS MISSING.
Rumored That She Has EIoped With
 Her Coachman.

Berlin, November 24.-Die Morgen Poste reports a rumor from Dresden that Prin- cess Alice, wife of Prince Frederick of Schaenbourg-W Waldenburg, disappeared two weeks ago, and that her coachman disappeared at the same time.
 The people of Dresden, the Poste says believe the princess and the coachman eloped. Inquiries at the residence of the princess elicited the information that she is travelling, and her present wherea- bouts are unknown.
 The princess is the youngest daughter of Don Carlos of Bourbon, pretender to the Spanish throne. u .e,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25
Resumed Debate on Budget.

Paris, November 24.-The chamber of deputies today resumed the debate on the budget for foreign affairs. M. Allars, socialist, moved the suppression of the French embassy at the vatican and For eign Minister Delcasse opposed the mo- ton, saying that while the concorda. was maintained the embassy was essential to carry on relations with the vatican. The motion was defeated by 324 to 23l votes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25
HOLIDAY RATES Via Queen and Crescent Route.

Tickets will be sold via the Queen & Crescent Route. December g, 24, 9, 30, 31 and January 1. with final limit of January {, 1904, to all points south of the Ohio and Potomac rivers and east of the Mis- sisslppi, at the rate of one fare and a third plus 25c for the round trip Ask ticket agent for particulars. or address A. B. Freeman, T. P. A.. Birmingham.
 1l-22-to-12-31
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25
SERIES OF CHARTS
 IS BEING PREPARED u. s. NAVAL VESSELS WILL HAVE ACCURATE INFORMATION OF EVERY REGION IN SEA-DANGER FROM pERELIcTs IS GREAT.

Washington, November 24.-Commander W. H. Southerland, chief hydrographer of the navy, in his annual report says the office has in progress the preparation of a series of charts intended to cover every navigable portion of the world, ex- cepting the United States coast, so that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25

You can get your Lunch at the Peerless for loo every day from II until 2. 18th street and 2d ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-25
TO MY FRIENDS.

TO MY FRIENDS.
 I am now associated, as secretary treasurer, with the Commercial Printing Co.,, printers and blank = book makers, 2l24 Morris avenue.
 T. M. SKELETON.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-07-31
Woman Suffrage

I believe the average politician
opposes woman suffrage principally
for two reasons: One is that he is
afraid of the moral influence which
will make it harder to buy votes,
and the increasing number of votes
that they can't count like sheep
will make it harder to control the
elections.
Again, some little pusillanimous
chap who is afraid he cannot main
tain his dignity without the help
Of society, will say that women will
want to wear pants next but l say
that whenever the woman shows
herself more capable of wearing the
pants, for heavens sake let him step
out of them and let her have them,
and If such were the custom we
would find many more women wear
ing the pants than we do today.
Some say it would have tendency
to make our women more masculine.
If such were likely to be the case, I
surely would oppose it as much as ]
dislike an effeminate man but /
cannot see how that can be, as they
associate and compete with man in
ali the other walks of life and it
does not seem to me it would have
so much tendency to make them
masculine if we gave them the
right and allowed them to exercise
it in their own sweet way as it
would to compel them to come out
and fight for their right like Miss
Anthony and other leaders have
had to do. DIR. WALTER ALLEN
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-07-31
Obituary Notes

ARNsTRoNG--July 10, 1903, at the
home Of her sister, Mrs. William w.
Read, at Chardon, o., Miss Loretta
G. Armstrong, daughter of the late
David Hunt Armstrong of Freling-
huysen township, N. j., and sister
of Mr.. G. o. Armstrong of Milford.
Aged sixty years.
Robert H. Foederer, member of
congress from the fourth district
aud ex.congressman-at-large from
Pennsylvania, died at his home in
Torresdale last Sunday Of Bright's
disease, aged about 43 years.
Eugene Dewitt, summer guest,
of Hoboken, N. j., died of consump-
ton at the Jardon House Tuesday,
aged ~ years. The remains were
taken to Jersey City for interment.