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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09
AHORSE THAT EATS RAW MEAT.
Cured of Stealing Fish by q Crabs Ten
urtnus Grin.

acious Grip.
The most extraordinary appetite
known in a horse belongs to Billy, a
handsome bay, owned by firm in San
Francisco.
Billy's duties are to draw the firm s
delivery wagon, and his stand is on
Merchant street, in front of the shop.
Here he is often on exhibition, eating
with an apparent relish steak, liver,
tripe, and, in short, almost any variety
of meat handed him. Sometimes, after
having had his fill of oats and hay, he
refuses to MUNICH meat, but this seldom
occurs.
Billy's appetite developed several
months ago. No one knew of 1t until
one day he was seen to reach into a
butcher cart that was tied just ahead
of him and calmly begin eating a
steak. After that he was fed often
with the firms wares, and many bet
has been won and lost on his appetite.
The horse formerly varied his carnal
meals by purloining fish, but he was
cured in manner that was ludicrous
to the spectators, but very painful for
the equine phenomenon.
He reached into fish wagon one
day, when his olfactories detected the
odor of his favorite smelt but an active
and belligerent crab took offence at
the intrusion and promptly fastened to
his lower lip.
Billy shook his head frantically and
whinnied in pain, but the crustacean
held on until he was crushed by being
banged against the side of the wagon.
Since then the horse has kept clear Of
fsh.-San Francisco Call.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09

bic her to get that sleep and rest without
which she could not long endure the strain.
She at length found this in DR.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People. She said to the
reporter: by the time ] had taken one box
OF these pills, l not only felt stronger but
to my surprise found that could sleep.
AZ have taken four boxes now and can take
n long nap during the day and sleep soundly
all night.
1.-The medicine not only takes away tha,
weary depressed feeling but creates q buoy.
ancy and exhilaration that does not pass away
when one stops taking the pills.
:" / am forty-nine years old an. about thirty
years ago began to be troubled with gather
iDgs in my head The trouble continued until
| was unable to hear sound through my
right ear and my left ear wns badly affected.
had no idea that the pills would benefit my
ears but they evidently did us my hearing is
very much improved.
IL consider DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People q wonderful medicine. The
address Of the woman Isl Mrs. II. l.. Graham,
214 l.. 4th ST., Pueblo Col
STATE of COLORADO,
COUNTY or PUEBLO o"
Subscribed and sworn TO before me this
9th day of July, 1897.
GEORGE w. GILL,
(sEAL) Notary Pubic.
All the elements necessary to give new life
and richness to the blood and restore shat.
tered nerves are contained in DR.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People. They are sold
in boxes (never in loose form, by the dozen
or hundred) at so cents a box, or six boxes
for $3.50, and may be had of all druggists or
directly by mail from Dr. Williams Medi.
cine Co., Schenectady, n. Y.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09
Testing Water.

To test the purity of water, there has
been found no better or simpler way
than to fill clean bottle threerfourths
full of water to be tested, and dissolve
in the water half teaspoonful of the
purest sugar-loaf or granulated will
answer; cork the bottle and place it in
warm position for two days. If in
twenty-four or forty-eight hours the
water becomes cloudy or milky, 1t is
unfit for domestic use.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09
What do the Children Drink?

Don't give them tea or coffee Have
you tried the new food drink called
Grain o. 1t is delicious and nour;sh
ing and takes the place of coffee. The
more GrainO you give the children
the more health you distribute through
their systems. Grain O is made OF
pure grains, and tastes like choice
coffee but costs about + the price. All
grocers sell it. I5c and a5c.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09
The Cheerful Idiot.

Are you aware" sair the garrulous
boarder, that oxtail soup was the in
vention of the French refugees, who
used to beg the oxtails because they
hay no money to buy soup bones?"
I'm other words" said the Cheerful
Idiot, they were reduced to the last
extremity. y."--Indianapolis Journal.
When man again meets a former
love, he always finds some cause for
self-congratulatiOn.-
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09

ITCHING, BURNING SKIN DISEASES
Relieved in day. Eczema, Salt
Sheum, Barber's Itch, and all erup-
tions of the skin quickly relieved and
speedily cured by DIR. Agnew's Oint-
ment. 1t will give instant comfort
in cases of Itching, Bleeding or Blind
Piles, and will cure in from three to
six nights. IS cents.-47.
Sold by c. A. Klein.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09
An Actress as an Author.

Clara Morris, the emotional actress,
is writing a series of short stories
based upon incidents in her own life.
The first of these, called "John
Hickey, Coachman," is to be publish
ed in the January Laaies' Home
/0nrnaL and shows all the marks of
an experienced story-writer. Yet it
is the actress first story.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09

The beautiful lace known as Fava,
lace is made from the fbres in the
leaves of the bitter-aloe-grown in the
Azores, or Western Islands-a relative
OF the common century-pjant. 1.
This lace Is manufactured by women
but the necessary skill is SO rarely at.
tanned that there are but twenty five
persons on the islands who can make
it.-Harper's Round Table.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09

Mrs. Mulcahy-And so your cow Is
sick?
Mrs. Burke-She Is, and it makes II
hard for mesilf and the children. We
have no milk at all; have to sell it,
Boston Transcript.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09
Mark Twain's New Story.

Mark Twain's new humorous story,
which he is now writing in Vienna, is
to go to TIE Zadies' Home ./on,nak
which magazine has also secured F.
Marion Crawford's new story, which
is tale of the unreal, with the strik-
ingly uncanny title of "The Dead
Smile"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09
What He Falt Like.

Il have proposed to seven girls this
summer already" said Tinmins, land
| haven't been able to get accepted
once. Dinged if am not beginning
to feel like one Of my poems. Indian
apolis Journal.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09

Gold brick swindles are not as
numerous these days. Possibly the
beats are saving up tor rush on the
unwary in the spring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07
FAVORS POPULAR ELECTION
General Fitzhugh Lee Discusses His Possible
Candidacy for the Senate.
II He Makes the Race He Will Take
the Stump Against All
Corners. ~ ,-r--. O.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
RICHMOND, Va, October 7.-Consu
General F'itzhugh Lee was interviewed last
night in regard to his rumored candidacy
for the United States Senate.
Said he: 1T Is too far ahead to talk much
about it now, and 1 have already said that
1 would make no announcement of such
candidacy as long as / was consul general
to Cuba, but whether 1 am candidate OF
not, 1 think that any man who shall be a
candidate should see that the people have
a chance to express their will on the SUBJ
ject.
IAN earnest and praiseworthy EFFORT was
made by the Roanoke convention to allow
the people to say who should represent
them in the United States Senate, but II
was defeated; but that defeat must not be
effective.
IF / should be a candidate | shall an
nounce it and express my Willingness 10
submit. tc the decision of the people by
challenging any opponent to meet me on
the stump and thus give the people the up
portuHity to choose between u.s. me Ques-
tion in that way would be brought before
the people when they select thelr repre-
sentatives to the legislature
Gen Lee said he had been urged by many
friends to announce himself candidate ioi
the Senate. When asked along what lnes
he would conduct his campaign II he. de-
cided to get in the race after his return
from Cuba, Gen. Lee said:
Il should insist that the next senatorial
campaign shall be conducted in such
manner that one aspirant shall have TO
advantage over another. Il is not proper
for one candidate to be placed on the eX-
ecutive committee CT other committees
where he will be in position to promote his
own candidacy; those who are chosen by
the democratic party to conduct its affairs
ought to be entirely impartial as between
candidates within the party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07
NaHnl Orders.

Capt. ]. w. Philip has been detached from
the Boston navy yard, October 49, and
ordered to command the Texas, October Is.
Capt w. c. Wise has been detached from
command Of the Texas, October Is, and
ordered home to wait orders.
Capt. G. II. Wadleigh has been detached
from special duty at the Boston navy yard
and ordered to be captain of the same yard.
Naval Constructor j. J. Woodward has
been ordered to be superintendent of con-
struction at Newport News, Va.
Lieut.. J. B. Blish has been detached from
the Philadelphia and ordered to the Marion.
Lieut.. ]. NJ. Ellicott has been detached
from the Marion and ordered to the Balti-
more.
Ensign F. l.. Sawyer has been ordered to
the Wilmington.
Chief Engineer W. H. Nauman has been
detached from the Marion and ordered to
the Monadnock.
Assistant Gunner T. J. Shuttleworth has
been ordered to the Indiana.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07
OLEOMARGARINE LAW VIOLATIONS
Deputy Collector Hamlet Says They
Will BE RiKOrOusIy PrOsecutcd.

Deputy Collector Hamlet Says They
Will BE Vigorously Prosecuted.
Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue
Hamlet, in charge of the Washington Of
flee, said today that he was determined
that the laws should be strictly enforced ir
the District
Il wish to state'' he said to The Star re-
porter today, that the internal revenue
laws shall be vigorously upheld during ny
connection with this Office. Collector Par
lett has especially instructed me as to the
existing and fiagrant violations cf tie laws
ard regulations in certain sections Of the
District, notably in regard to the oleomar-
garne violations which The Star has men
toned We shall go to wprk and fird out
exactly where these laws are being broken
and will prosecute the offenders to the full
est extent of the law.
Il do not care to speak Of what has been
done in the past. ! have just taken
charge, with Mr. .Nesbitt. and realize that
there is 4 chance to make a good record,
and shall take advantage of this fact.
do net wish to impugn 1.-The motives of my
predecessors in the least"
Mr.. Hamlet said further that every eff
fort would be made to fetret out the vo-
lators of the liquor lay. in different sec
tions of the city, more particularly in that
known as the division. .''-s -
Only two of the four deputies have been
appointed, and it is not definitely known
when the other appointments viii he made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07
MARYLAND DEMOCRATS sANG,IxE.
Largely Attended Conference of the
Leaders Mt Baltimore.
Special Dispatch to The Eyeaur S;ar

Leaders at Baltimore
Special Dispatch to The Evening STAR
BALTIMORE, Nd, October Am i'm
portant and very largely attended confer
ence of county democrats, including party
leaders, candidates of all grades and con-
spicuous individuals was held at the demo-
cratic state headquarters at the Carrollton
Hotel today. 1t was expected that Senator
German would attend, but Chairman VAN
diver received a telegram from him stating
tfat business detained him in New York.
1t is understood that he went to the me
tropolis to collect campaign funds, and that
he has been very successful. The outlook
In each county was discussed, and more
enthusiasm as to the general situation dis
played then has been manifested at demo-
cratic conferences for ten years
AT the conclusion of the meeting Messrs
Thomas Smith and J. Frank Fcrd the
candidates for controller and clerk of the
court of appeals, respectively, held an in
formal reception. The democratic COM
mittee has decided to publish an attack on
Gen Allan rutherford, the republican can
didate for clerk. in which it will be alleged
that he is entirely unqualified for such a
position.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07
WILL MEET THE OCCASION,
Chairman Jones Oh the Contention IL
New York.

Chairman Jones ON the Contention in
New York.
Senator Jones of Arkansas, chairman of
the democratic national committee, is in
Washington. When asked by Star re-
porter if he had taken or intended to take
any position with relation to the contention
between Tammany and the Henry George
people for recognition of the regular dem
ocracy, Senator JoLes said that he knew
nothing of the situation in New York, ex-
cept the little he bad learned through the
newspapers. Il shall not" he said "as-
sumo any authority that does not belong to
me as chairman OF the national committee
nor shirk any responsibility that properly
falls upon me-"
Mr.. jones had very little to say about
politics generally, but spoke contentediy Of
the way things were going with tine demo-
Gratis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07
CRUSHED THE REVOLT,
Guotemaian Authorities Believe Thu
the Rebellion fs Over.

Guntemalan Authorities Believe Thai
the Rebellion fs Over.
The Guatemalan legation has received an
Official, cablesram confirming the reports
that the government forces had recaptured
the city OF Quesaitenango. taken some
time since by the rebels, and adding that
the uprising was now practically ended.
A band of the rebels fed toward San Mar
cos, but are being pursued by the govern
ment forces. The government has now re-
established itself in. all of the twenty-five
departments OF the country. and peace is
restored save in the small district 70 which
the rebel band has taken flight
1t is felt by the authorities that the re-
bellion Is over, and that normal conditions
will be speedily restored in the country
The legation advfceS show that President
Barrios has not assumed a dictatorship,
as reports have stated. The fact is that
martial law. according to the constitution,
was proclaimed in order to suppress the
rebellion. and now that 1t Is practically
ended martial law will give way at an early
day TO the usual procedure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07
NORFOLK COLLIDEs WITH A TIC.


The dense fog in Norfolk harbor ,es,er.
uay morning resulted in several collisions
ana one fatality. Between and g O'clock
while the tug Edith, Captain Bloodgood.
was towing lighter to Sandy Point. She
was in collision with the steamer Norfolk
OF the Washington line, which was lust
coming in.
The accident happened near Lambert's
Point. Jake Ward, color,d OF Portsmouth,
cook cn the Edith. and Arthur Halstead,
"A thirteen-year-old white boy. also Of Ports
mouth, and deck hand on the tug. were
both knocked overheard Ward wos
drowned. Hastead swan alongside the
h.dlth and caught a rope which was hang
ing over her side and was then drawn
aboard by the captain. The Edith's pilot
house was badly stove in. The steamer
Norfolk stopped, but shortly proceeded 10
her wharf IN this city. The Edith which
was lying at the wharf cf the Norfolk and
Carolina railroad this afternoon. was re-
ported as leaking considerably.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07
DISMAL SWAMP ON FIRE
Famous Virginia Jungle Likely to Be
Swept Away.
Whole Surrounding County EnvelOD-
ed by Pail of Smoke Wild
Animals Driven Out.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
RICHMOND, Va. October THE Dis
NAL Swamp has been on fire for more than
week. Large quantities of underground h
and shrubbery killed by the frost has been
slowly burning and the smoke in the en-
tire vicinity around has become almost un-
bearable.
The Norfolk and Western trains gonig
through that section have to close their
windows to keep the dense smoke from
filling the cars.
The fire was started by some hunters in
the swamp. ..
Many deer, bear and foxes raccoons
opossums, squirrels. rabbits and smaller
game have been seen running out of the
thickets and urderbrush to higher points
III order to escape the dense smoke
some OF the bear have become ANNOYING
TO farmers in the neighborhood by killing
their sheep at night.
The long drought has increased the fire.
and there Is little prospects of extinguish-
lrg 1t until a heavy rain comes Very little
destruction has been done since the fire
Is confined to the swamp. Much discomfort
ana inconvenience has been caused by the
smoke, which has spread as far as Norfolk
"here II Is at times quite dense.
Many Cattle Cremated.
Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star
NORFOLK, Va, October flores; fires
have again broken out in the Great Dismal
Swamp, and millions of feet of yaluabl.
timber have been destroyed The big game
winch abounds IN the swamp has been
driven into the open by the flames. and
many deer ard bears have been shot
L mere has been no loss OF life, due to the
,act that there are few human habita;ions
In the fastEess of the great swami. The
farmers who allowed their cattle to roam
there, however have suffered ba,vi,, 80
many valuable cows and horses have beer
cfemated 1t is almost impossible 10 s,,h.
cue the flames, as the forest is dry as Tin.
drought. e i"e'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07
VICTIM OF NEW CASTLE WRECK.

Little Doubt That Col. f. l.. Smith
Was On the Train.
TELLURIDE, Colo, October 1.-There IS
scarcely room for doubt that Col. f. L.
Smith, Indian agent at Price, Utah. for the
Uncompahgres, and correspondent for the
Associated Press, was victim Of the
wreck on the Denver and Rio Grande rail-
road near New Castle on September 10.
Mrs. George Shoemaker of this city,
daughter of Colonel Smith, received news
from her father the day before the wreck
occurred stating he would leave. Denver for
Salt Lake on the Inflated tain, and moth
ing whatever has been heard concerning
him since
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07
Increase In the District.

The total tonnage OF the District OF Co
lumbia. all of which is engaged In domes-
tic trade, shows slight Increase over last
year. although a falling. on ipsthe number
of vessels, There are 10 enrolled yessess
of Ii 14l tons, compared win ~ vesseis 81
1850 tons last year. - -
The whole tonnage OF The District co,,is
be made up into one sht1 andaahen world
not be as great as the huge transatlantic
liner Kaiser Wilhelm der 0sosse TAC
steam tonnage Of the District amounts 20
thirty-seyen vessels Of 10.S54aton6, COM
pared with forty vessels of II, sol tons last
year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07

Gen. Anson Mills. u. !. &. retired, is at
Dupont Circle.
Col. Jacob Klein. DIST Infantry, Is in the
city on leave Of absence. He is stationed
at Plattsbnrgh. N. Y.
Lieut.. B. K. West Gu casalry. is here
on leave of absence.s
Capt. F. w Dicxiass dhd Commander r.
q. Davenport of the brteau Of navigation.
Navy pepartmeRts fha8 returned from
their yacati0hes which Iteressspent in d:f-
ferent partsscf N9M EAglaad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07
WARNER CHALLENGES HANNA.
Democratic Candidate for SENATE
Wants Joint Debate.

Democratic Candidate for Senate
Wants Joint Debate.
Special Dispatch to The Evening STAR.
COLUMBUS, Ohio. October Cen. A. ].
Warner has sent challenge to Senator
Hanna for a joint debate on the coinage
question, leaving time. place and conditions
to the senator. He says in his letter of
challenge that President Mckinley has
virtually indorsed the monetary plank of
the gold democrats at Indianapolis, and
that Senator Hanna has proposed to sus-
tain the President in maintaining the gold
standard. This is the issue he wants TO
discuss with the senator
Sam. L. Lewis, candidate of the negro
protective party for governor, brought a
andamus suit in the supreme court TODAY
to compel Secretary of State Kinney to
place the emblem chosen by the party,
abraham Lincoln's picture. at the head of
the ticket on the Australian ballot, which
he refuses to do. :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07
NEGRO GRAND JUROR INDICTED.
Novel Action of "a Federal Jury at
Atlanta, Gn.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
ATLANTA, Ga, October Since October
a United States grand jury mas been in
session here investigating the moonshine
industry in northern Georgia and has
brought in many indictments. One of the
r:cst active members ofthe jury was Louis
Phinizy of Campbell county, a negro cot
ton planter of some wealth
Last night twenty-three4 Of. the twenty
four on the jury found an Indictment
against Phinizy for making Illicit whisky,
and this morning presented IL to court
Phinizy filed minority report, asserting
his innocence, but will have to be tried
The case Is the first of the sort on record
and has seriously embarrassed the federal
authorities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07

The Carnegie Company today shipped
half of the diagonal armor for the battle
ship Alabama, now Building at Cramps
ship yard. This armor isAbcing supplied by
private arrangement between the ship
builder and the steel makers. In order to
tide over the failure of Congress last ses-
sion to appropriate money for the compile
tiun of .th4 battleshipt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07

Advertising is not an expense.
1t is business investment If
you want to invest YOUR money
proftably you will therefore put
your advertisements in such a
paper as The Evening Star, that
is read regularly and thoroughly
by everybody worth reaching.
The Star is the recognized
household and family journal of
the National Capital. and has
no rival as an advertising med
ium.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07
CAPITAL TRACTION DIRECTORS.
PrOtrnctcd Meeting Being Held To-
day Over ImproV Vement Plans.

A PrOtractcd Meeting Being Held To-
day Over ImproV ement Plans.
The directors of the Capital Traction
Company held a meeting today at the
Union station in Georgetown, at which the
general plans for the Eshahilita ton, OF the
read were gone over and discussed Vice
President Glover said at o'clock, while
ing had been accomplished of importance
enough to be published. .isViissss p1s o274'f
1t is understood that bids for the con-
struction of the new underground electric
system and the machinery necessary 10
supply the power were received from Sow
eral bidders, and that tine directors were
examining them with a view to reaching
definite conclusion before adjournment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07
MAI. GINTER's WILL FILED.
Bulk of His Fortune Goes to Relative
Gifts to Charity.

Bulk of His Fortune Goes to Relatives
Gifts to Charity.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. --
RICHMOND, Va, October THE will of
the late Cigarette Magnate Lewis Ginter
has been filed for probate in Henrico cir
cult court. Geo. Aren't and Thomas F..
Jeffress, both of the American Tobacco
Company, qualified as executors. Tax was
paid on only $2.000,G0O. which does not by
any means represent Major Ginter' )
wealth. The testator gives the bulk of his
estate to his relatives and makes liberal
bequests to a score or more of his personal
friends ard servants. He leaves handsome
sums ito every charitable institution in
Richmond and Henrico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-07
MAY APPOINT MIR. HERBERT.

Defending the GOvernment in the
Suits Of the Cramps.
1t is not improbable that ex-Secretary.
Herbert will be appointed special United
States assistant Attorney 10 represent the
government in the SUITS instituted by the
Cramps CT Philadelphia to recover about
s2,oo0,o0O damages from the United States
on account Of losses alleged TO have been
sustained by that firm in the construction
of vessels for the navy by reason of
changes made in the plans and by delays
in the delivery of the necessary arznor
plate. The matter is under consideration
by the Attorney General.