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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-19

City of Mexico, May 1S.-Proclama-
ions have been issued all over the
country announcing the neutrality Of
Mexico between Spain and the United
States, and efforts have been made To
prevent its discussion. The conduct o.
the government is frankly and enerset-
cally impartial
High Mexican military officials con-
inue to comment upon the advisa b!llt:
Of the United States landing troops in
Cuba declaring it to be sound strategy
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-19
Fake Clergyman,

Rev. ]. w. Connor is the name Of
a clever swindler, who represents
himself as clergyman, and who is
operating throughout this region.
He says lie is stationed at North
cumberland, and claims to be ain
Episcopal minister, having charge
of the parish at the place. 1t has
been learned that the Episcopal
faith is not represented i'll that town.
He faxed the business people of
Shamokin and was traced as far as
Mt. Carmel, but left the latter town
for Shenandoah, where he will at
tempt to opera.e. Shenandoah
HeralG.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-19
Ocean Telegraph Stations.

No doubt during the days of uncer-
tainty IN regard to the fate of the
American liner Paris and her chances
of being captured or destroyed en-
route by Spanish war vessel the
thought occurred to many that there
ought to be someway of establishing
one or more capable telegraph stations
in midocean.
Wherever there is a break in the
ocean cable, as there has been from
time to time since submarine tele-
graphs were laid, it is comparatively
easy to find the ragged ends of the
line and splice them. What is to
hinder, therefore, the anchoring of a
ship IN micocean somewhere along
the line of the cable and making of
1t a Telegraph station ? Lighthouse
ships are maintained permanently in
parts of the sea more perilous so far
as danger from storm and hurricane
goes than the open ocean.
The cable ship, close to the lanes
OF ocean travel, powerfully built, held
fast by great anchors to her place
: and connected by strong insulated
wires with the submarine telegraph,
would be able TO give notice to both
Europe and America ofthe passing of
y every vessel that came within range
night or day. Indeed improved
methods of telegraphing may make
the establishment Of a midocean cable
| station easily practicable.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-19
MACKAY--OUER WEDDING.
ceremony Performed by Archbishop Cor.
rigan at the Duer Home.

New York, May 1S.-Miss Katharine
Duer, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
lam Duer of II West 21st street, was
married. at noon Tuesday to Mr.. Clar-
'nce Hangerford Mackay. Archbishop
Torrigan performed the ceremony, ac-
sording to the ritual of the Roman
Catholic church, of which Mr.. Mackay
$ member.
Wealth and fashion or New York
urned out in a way that it has not
,een represented at any marriage since
Miss Consuela Vanderbilt married the
Duke of Marlborough
There We're such noted New York
families represented as the Vanderbilts,
Astors, Sloants, Gdelets, the Livings-
ons, Van Rensselaers ana Kings.
The presents were nearly all costly
gems and precious stones. The Prln-
:ess Colonna, the bridegroom's sister,
and Mrs. John w. Mackay, mis- mother,
presented the bride with small fort
Inc in jewels.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-19
Try Aliens Foot Ease,

A powder to be shaken into the shoes
AT this season your feet feel swollen,
nervous and hot, and get tired easily.
If you have smarting feet or tight shoes
try Allen's Foot Ease. 1t cools the
feet and makes walking easy. Cures
swollen and sweating feet, b,isters and
callous spots. Relieves corns and bum
ions of all pain apd gives rest and COM
fort. Try it TO DAY. Sold by all
druggists and shoe stores for 25c.
Trial package FREE. Address Allen
S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-19
The American Girl.

American girls in good social posi-
tions are allowed more freedom than
the girls of any other nation. The Eu-
ropeans are shocked az the way un-
married women in America are permit
ted to go out alone with young men.
or receive them alone at their homes,
but it is not recorded that the morals
Of American women are any the worse
for the liberty allowed them. In the
European countries a yourg lady must
be under the wing OF chaperone at
every turn. Ultra fashionable society
in this country is taking up the chaper-
one idea more and more every year
but the mass of American girls are still
free to go and come as they please. ami
nowhere on earth are the girls SO SELF
reliant or more virtuous.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-19
Pennsylvania Goyerporshtp.

Philadelphia, Pa, May IA dis
patch from Avalon, N. j., where Sena-
Tor Quay is spending a few days at
State Senator Becker's cottage, says
hat after a conference with State
Chairman Elkin, Senator Durham and
'ther Republican leaders, the Senator
pledged himself anew to the candidacy
VI William A. Stone for Governor.
State Chairman E!kin stated that Mr..
stone was sure to be nominated. lie
said S01 of the 1862 delegates have been
elected, and of this number he claimed
6I are for Stone. OF the Gl yet to be
elected, he said 81 would be for Stone.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-19

An eminent astronomer says that 10.
communication with the inhah. arts cf
Mars We should require flag, as large
as ireland, and pole 500 niles !Uas.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-16

had "sure winner" and would put her next" as he expressed it.
 Taking her purse from her dress pocket she eagerly opened 1t and hand ed Harrington 25 cents.
 Say. don't throw me down." she re- marked. If the tip ain't right tell me. I am up against it, and to lose the quarter completely breaks me-"
 The clerk told her that the horse could not possibly lose unless he met with some accident.
 Well, it goes" she hesitatingly re- marked, as she passed her last 25 cents to the clerk: play 1t straight, and God pity me if I lose"
 After waiting a short time, during which the unfortunate now eagerly noted the bets made by her fellow victims, word was sent that the horse had come in last.
 "This is awful,'' bemoaned the mis- guided woman. Robbed of my last cent by an unscrupulCuS tout"
 With tears streaming down her face the stricken woman sadly left the room and walked down stairs. AS she reached the sidewalk she turned around as if to take a farewell look at the place and then passed on muttering. to herself. Similar sad scenes were witnessed, all of which were scarcely noticed by the hardened clerk and the other attaches of the pool room.
 There is another pool room for "ladies only" at 3612 Grant avenue. The men who conduct it are known as Kohen and Anderson. They do a large business, notwithstanding that the average bet does not exceed 50 cents.
 In room of the Carleton House, at 116 Grant avenue, there is still another pool room, which is patronized exclu- sively by women. Almost daily a heterogeneous crowd of sportively in- clined women can be seen walking up the stairs leading to the room discuss ing the probable winners of the days S races. Wearing broad smiles as they enter, they invariably emerge with drawn faces, cursing their luck, and blaming the clerk for inducing them to part with their hardearned money.
 Recently Sergeants Martin and Coo
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-16

ernor supported himself in his present attitude by an authentic copy of the letter so adroitly circulated, he was ap- pealed to yesterday by representative of The Call for a fac simile of 1t. He admitted that he had one of the let ters, but would not, for the present, ex- pose it. Nor would he positively ex- press his intentions as to the course to be pursued respecting the certifications.
 From another quarter, after diligent research, the caucus letter, now des tined to take a place in the history of practical politics in California, was obtained. Subjoined is it's full text
 January 2, 1897.
 Dear Sir: At a joint Republican caucus of the two houses composing the present Legislature, held on the 18th day of Janu- ary. 1Sg7 your name was submitted to the caucus as a candidate for the position of Trustee of the State Library, and with the names of other gentlemen was re- ferred to the undersigned as committee of three to communicate with each of the candidates regarding the policy to be pur-
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-16

of detection. The men in charge openly assert that they do not fear the police, and defy them to obtain sufficient evil dence against them. As far as the police know three poolrooms for ladies only" are in full operation on Grant avenue. The most frequented, perhaps, Is situated in building at the north west corner of Grant avenue and Geary street. Almost every afternoon crowd of women can be seen tripping up the stairs to the poolroom, anxious to bet their last cent on some horse. Billy Akers, a retired prizefighter, runs the place, assisted by man named liar rington, who is known to the habitues of the tenderloin as Pretty Harry" When Call reporter visited the pool room yesterday afternoon, Harrington was seated at a small desk engaged in the lucrative pastine of writing tick cts" for the deluded women who thronged the place.
 Say pard, have you anything good to-day?" asked a dilapidated-looki female, addressing Harrington. I've about reached the end of my string and want lead-pipe cinch."
 The suave clerk assured her that he
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-16
DISCRIMINATING DUTY.
Reciprocity to Be Made the Basis of Action in All Gases Coming
 Under the Rule.

The United States Board of General Appraisers has rendered an important de- cision on questions arising under the pro- visions of section 2 of the act of July 24, 1897, relating to the imposition of discriminating duty of 10 per cent ad valorem in certain cases.
 The effect of this decision, in which the Treasury Department concurs, taken in conjunction with the opinion of the At torney-General, is to relieve all merchant disc coming from contiguous foreign country from the exaction of discrimfnat- ing duty, except such merchandise as comes via contiguous foreign territory from a country. the government of which exacts a discriminating duty upon the vessels of the United States, or upon the produce, manufacture or merchan- disc imported in the same from the United States or from any foreign coun- try.
 Should any foreign merchandise become legally liable to the discriminating duty provided for by section p, due notice will be given by this department.
 The decision now rendered being op- posed to the opinion given by the Solici- tor-General, as contained in the circular of October 5, 1S97 No 163 Synopsis 1s42O, customs officers will no longer be gov erned by the provisions of that circular. All entries liquidate in accordance with that circular will be reliqudated under this decision, and duties paid in excess as discriminating duties will be duly re- funded
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-16
Partisan Plan of the New State Library Board
 in Detail.
How the Republican Caucus Provided for the Library
 Patronage.
DEMOCRATS TO BE FIRED.
An Agreement to Abide by the Unit Rule in Making Appointments
 to Office.

The position taken by Governor Budd respecting the Board of State Library Trustees, who were elected by the last Assembly to take office February 2S, 1898, has excited a great deal of com- ment, and given rise to many specula- tions as to the precise contents of the caucus letter sent to the several can didates.
 The written demands made upon the aspirants for membership in the new board under signature of the Republi- can caucus committee, and the pledges responsively said to have been made by four of the five members elect, are held by the Governor to constitute vio- lation of the purity of elections law.
 On this ground, it is announced, he will decline to certify to the elections. The incumbent board will refuse to vacate unless their successors present the necessary certificates, thus forcing the questions as to the legality of the i election and the proper qualification of 1 the new members into the courts for settlement.
 It will be recalled that the election o1 OA l Colfax, Lennon of Santa Rosa, Flint l ST. of Monterey, and Lee of Los An geles, was decided upon, not by the Republican caucus immediately after the names of candidates had been sub- mitted, but a week later. The interim was employed by a committee com- posed of John H. Dickinson Thomas Flint Jr. and w. H. Price l in securing pledges requiring candi- | dates to agree to the adoption of a 1 majority policy, intended to give tC the Republicans the entire library pat
 ronage. The plan was to render it inn | possible for Democrats to hold posi- tions under the board of trustees, de- spite the provision of law de | signed to make personal competence rather than political predilection the l proper test of fitness for library ser. vice.
 The requirement. that no person hold l ing library position should beremoveC except by unanimous decision on the part of the board was deemed a proper safeguard for meritorious occupants.
 In order to get around this statutory prescription and bind the incoming ] board to a partisan programme it was decided by the managers of the Repub. lican caucus to make the board unit l in the matter of making new library appointments.
 | That is to say. the appointment o1 any and all Republicans chosen by the majority composed of three members
 was to be approved by the minority and the board as a whole was to be pledged to the replacement of Demo crats by Republicans.
 Great caution and secrecy were used l by the caucus committee in securing the pledges, as the members seem tc have been fully aware of the delicacy i of their undertaking.
 l Under the presumption that the Gov
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-16
BOoNE's DISARMAMENT.
He Makes Affidavit Accusing Repu- table Lawyers of Wrongdoing
 Similar to His Own.

John L. Boone has filed an affidavit in the United States Circuit Court with his petition for a rehearing in the disbar- ment proceedings against him, and in the affidavit he tries to make it appear that reputable lawyers have been guilty of similar practices to those for which he was disbarred.
 He ayers that in the case of Knox & Osborn vs. the Great Western QuicksiI- yer Company in the United States Circuit Court in 1S72 Hall McAllister accepted a retainer from Knox & Osborn, got a yer dict for them and afterward appeared against them in another suit concerning the same patent. Judge Boalt is also charged by Boone with having appeared against a former client in a patent case Boone swears also that Judge D. J. Mur- phy appeared for Laura D. Fair on her first trial and afterward, as prosecuting attorney of the District Court, appeared against her.
 The charges have caused much indig- nation among attorneys accused and they deny that their cases are at all sim liar to that of Boone, and for which he was disbarred by Judge Morrow.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-16

sued by the Board to be elected on the Sd day of February next.
 AS you understand, there are five trustees; that no one in position in the library can be removed without the unan- lmous consent of the five; that while the Republlcan party were in control at the times of the election of trustees which have occurred during the past ten years the entire patronage of the library has been left with and given to the Demo- cratic party, and the library has to this extent been factor in the politics of the State.
 We are instructed to inform you that it is the sense of the caucus that whoever should be elected member of the coming board of trustees should give his aSsur- ance that he will see that Republicans are to be given not only the preference, but are to be placed in and occupy the positions in said library under their con- trol or that of the State Librarian whom change can be made without unanimous consent, you will give your assurance to abide by the will of the majority of the trustees as to any removal: also to pledge the Librarian selected to employ only Re pubicans as assistants in his office. As instructed, we now send this com munication to you and should be pleased to hear from you by letter or telegram at your earliest convenience and in any the 2d of February next. Very respect fully, your obedent servants.
 JOHN H. DICKINSON,
 THOMAS FLINT JR.,
 w. F. PRICE,
 Committee. By JOHN H. DICKINSON,
 Chairman.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-16
Wolcott on the Stand.

When the suit of Charles B. Polhemus against the estate of Charles Mayne was called in Judge Seawells court yester- day morning, Joseph l.. Wolcott, who acted as secretary for the San Francisco and San Jose Railroad Company prior to it's coming into the possession of the Southern Pacific Company, was again called to the stand His evidence Sim ply went to prove the authenticity of the books of the San Francisco and San Jose Railroad Company through which the plaintiff hopes to establish his claim. The case will be resumed this morning.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-16

gan, who alternate in the tenderloin district, determined to suppress the evil. They conferred with the Chief of Police with the result that special de- tail of officers was sent to close the games. They established a sort of blockade, but, despite their efforts, the games continued to flourish. Every day two policemen are stationed in front of each of the poolrooms with instruc- tions to warn the visitors that they are liable to arrest.
 Notwithstanding the vigilance of the police the games thrive solely through the evident determination of the women patrons to play the races.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-16
By JOHN H. DICKINSON,
 Chairman.
Progressive Barbers.

The Progressive Barbers' Association of San Francisco has been organized and will hold it's second meeting on Thursday evening at S;30 o'clock at 102 Seventh street. Forty members have signed the roll.
 Committees were appointed to wait on the Labor Council and Labor Alliance asking for affiliation and on the mainten- ance of a free employment office. The fol- lowing officers were elected: w. B. Cur rie, president: J. Eschen. secretary.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-16
Robbed a Rancher.

John w.. Carrolton, rancher from so- nora, met a pretty girl on Post street Monday night who persisted in talking to him. After he got away from her he found that $15 which he had in purse had been stolen from him. Yesterday morning he got a Jane Doe" warrant from Judge Campbell for the arrest of the pretty girl and he will help the police to find her
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-16
Groom on Top.

Few people have enjoyed the luxury of a genuine Panama hat, owing to the high price asked for them. Juan B. Flores of Peru, the manufacturer. is determined to introduce his fine Panamas in this city. and has given the J. J. Groom Hat Com pany charge of the sale. These elegant hats will be on sale for two weeks only at S5 each, the usual price being s20. These hats are of hand made manufac- ture, can be washed at will and they last lifetime. On sale at the J. J. Groom Hat Company, 942 Market st.; also at 1254 California st
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-16
Had a Free Eight.

H. A. Madden, manager of the saloon al 115 Eddy street, Phillip Gareau and Con- rad Bule, engaged in a free fight in front of the saloon yesterday afternoon. They were taken to the Receiving Hospital to be repaired, and then Madden and Gareau were taken to the City Prison, where they were booked for disturbing the peace They were released on $20 bail.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-16
Gold or Silver. WhichP

The Freeholders last evening devoted their attention to the gold and silve standards. Mr. Mccarthy strenuously ob jected to the words gold coin being in serted in the charter. Alfred Cridge, in I; long argument, sustained Mccarthy il the position taken. Messrs Clement Comte and Sachs took the opposite view The section was referred to the Law Committee to be placed in shape for thu next meeting.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-16
putx on Anthracite Coal.

Charles P. Coles has appealed to the United States District Court from de- cision of the United States Board of General Appraisers requiring him to pay a duty of 67 cents per ton on a cargo of anthracite coal shipped by him from England to this port. The Collector ruled that 1t contained less than 92 per cent of fixed carbon, and the Board Of Appraisers sustained his ruling.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-16

legged he threw a paint bucket at him but smashed the grocer's window in- stead. The man who purchased the yeast cake was about P years of age and of a rather heavy build. All were strangers to Shoemaker.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-16
California's Early History.

The Y. M. l. Lecture Bureau has ar ranged lecture on life in California Under Spanish and Mexican Rule" which will be given at Metropolitan Temple on Tuesday evening, March l, under the auspices of Washington Council No. 4, Y. M |
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-16

Go to O'Brien & Sons for modern style. high-grade surreys, phaetons and buggies at low prices. Corner Golden Gate ave- nue and Polk street.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-16
Misguided Females h. duced to Part With
 Their Money.
A Patroness Who Lost Her Last Fifty Cents on a
 "Lead-Pipe" Cinch.
"MY GOD, I AM RUINED
The Police Seem Powerless Suppress the Existing
 Evil.

Notwithstanding the vigilance of the police, pool rooms for '1adies only" are being conducted without apparent fear
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-16

To Cure Cold In One Day Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if i. fails to cure. 25c. The genuine has L. B. e. on each tablet.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-16

One Dose Will Stop Cough. Dr. Parker's Cough Cure never fails; ny it; 25c. For sale by all druggists
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-16

- 45 pieces 45-INCH FINE V A l. L-W O OL N A " STORM SERGE, good val ue for 75c a yard, will be placed on sale at soc a yard.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-15
WOMAN'S SOUL, HANS BODY
A Male Cook Arrested For Wearing
Wonan's Clothes.

New York, Oct. ia young man
made complaint to Policeman Traynor
of the Charles street station on Sunday
night that he had been abused by
woman who was creating a disturbance
in Christopher street. The policemen
arrested the person pointed out, a tan
figure in a black dress, black hat, and
black veil When taken to the Mercer
street station, where there is a matron,
the supposed woman turned out TO De
a man, Christopher BrickelS, who has
been arrested several times before for
going about in wOman's clothing. He
said that he was 49 years old born IN
Copenhagen. He gave the name OF
Christine before his sex was discovered.
He told the following story in Jetter-
son market court yesterday:
It always wear a woman's clothes,
he said II work as a cook and have
lived with many families, some prom
inent ones. I shaved every day, and
generally they thought me woman.
If I was found out I would go. but
they never blamed me when I told them
how it was.
mans body. I found that out as
child, and have read many books
which tell of other like cases can not
get work as a man; have tried. 1 am
not happy, and people take me for a
woman in disguise. for my hair is long
and my voice is soft. For twenty years
I have slept very little, for I dream
am a woman and wake in terror to find
myself man. When 1 die shall be
woman soul.
II got in trouble from drinking a little
beer last night: can't stand much, but
I have been arrested sometimes for my
clothes, but can't change"
When arraigned before Magistrate
Deuel.. Brickles was fined so for per-
sOnating a woman and for disorderly
conduct. He couldn't pay.
Il don't see why can't wear wo-
mans clothes as long as behave" he
said, and he was led to prison.