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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-23

Attend the Bogan-Gardner glove confess
at Metropolitan Athletic Club t0-nicht.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-23

test at Metropolitan Athletic Club tonight
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-06-30
Postal Development.

The following statement by an Off
cial shows how the Post Office De-
partment is keeping up with the war
procession: "The postal service is
breaking all records during the pres
ent war. Two months ago, who in
the land, or world for that matter,
would have thought it possible for us
to have post office in fine working
order at Manila, thousands of miles
away, by this time, or at Camp Nc
Gala, on the southern coast of Cuba ?
Before three more weeks are gone it
IS almost safe to say that the soldiers
and private citizens may be calling
for their regular mail at San Juan, U.
5. A. (San Juan is the principal city
in Porto Rico). The way the postal
department. is expanding these days
would make Ben Franklin, our first
Postmaster General, fall dead with
amazement."
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-06-30
THE COLUMBIAN.
BLOOMSBURY, PA.
SENSATION AT EAST0N.

A great sensation was sprung at
Easton, on Thursday last, when
Professor George H. Stephens, a
former adjunct Professor of Logic
and Moral Philosophy at Lafayette
College, was arrested on charge
of attempting to destroy college
property. More startling still was
his subsequent complete confession
in which he acknowledged having
set fire to Pardee Hall in December
last, throwing the Bible and hymn
books into the we'll and committing
the many other acts of vandalism
which have baff1ed the authorities
for the past year.
He had made up his mind and
completed his program for the de-
struction of all the college buildings
with the exception of the gymna-
stun. 1t appears that his sole idea
was to square accounts with DIR.
Warfeld, who he claims was the
cause of his losing his position.
He had determined to do everything
in his power to drive Warfeld out
of the college. In order to accom-
plish his purpose he decided to set
fire to building after building with
the hope that the President could
not do otherwise but resign or be
forced out.
According to his confession, on
the night Of December II he went
to Phillipsburg and put up at a
hotel. During the dead hours of
the night he stole out unnoticed
and went up College Hill and en-
tered Pardee Hall with key which
he had not turned over to the Fac
ulty. He went to a room occupied
by the biology department, and
piled rugs, mats, carpets and every
inflammable article he could find on
a heap. He then ran a gas burner
under the mass and applied a match.
After doing his devilish work, he
hurried back to the hotel, and at 6
o'clock in the morning took train
for New York. The fire was not
discovered for several hours. He
stood at the RAILROAD station and
calmly watched the destruction of
the beautiful structure.
Professor Stevens graduated in
the class of '93 at Princeton, and
went to Lafayette College after
graduation. He was professor there
until June, 1897, when he was dis
missed through the efforts Of Presi-
dent Warfeld. His home is in
Montrose, Pa.
II is believed that he is mentally
weak.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-06-30
Tax Rate on Checks.

The War Revenue Bill fixes the
fate of taxes on all negotiable instru-
ments bank checks, drafts and certi-
ficates OF deposits (not drawing inter.
est, two cents.
Notes, drafts and certificates OF de-
post drawing interest) cents for
each $Ioo or fractional part thereof
Bonds, certificates of indebtedness
and stock certificates FIVE cents for
each $Ioo of original issue or fraction
thereof; on all sales or agreements to
sell or transfers OF shares and certif-
Gates of stock cents on each $Ioo
of face value or fraction thereof.
Penalty for failure Of maker to affix
stamps, $Ioo, at the discretion of the
Court.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-06-30
Olemmer to Hang.

James A. Clemmer who has been
on trial at Norristown for two weeks
charged with being an accomplice in
the murder of Mrs. Emma P. Kaiser
was on Friday convicted of murder in
the first degree.
The trial was one of the most SEN
sational in the history of that county,
about $50 persons testifying in the
case. Among the witnesses on the
stand were Charles o. Kaiser, the
husband of the murdered woman, who
is now under sentence of death for
the crime, and Lizzie De Kalb, who
is awaiting trial charged with being
an accessory. The latter has figured
in the case as the mysterious ''woman
in black"
The placing of condemned mur-
derer on the witness stand to testify
against an accomplice In the same
crime is said to be without a prece-
dent IN this state. Clemmer also took
the stand and attempted to prove an
alibi. The crime for which Clemmer
and Kaiser were convicted was most
cold blooded, and was committed for
the purpose of collecting $4,000 in
surance which had been placed on
the life of Mrs. Kaiser with the inten-
tion of killing her and cheating the
companies.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-06-30
WAR NOTES.

5000 men, with their equipments
and subsistence will leave Tampa
to-day to join General Shafter's S
army.
The flying squadron hitherto
commanded by Commodore Schley
has lost its identity by an order
issued yesterday by Rear Admiral
Sampson and it has been merged
into the fleet under the Admiral.
1t is expected that General Shat
ter will attack Santiago in a few
days. The work of transporting
field and siege guns is going for
ward all the time.
Plans are being made to send
provisions to the insurgent troops
in Cuba and the starving non-com-
batants.
Cervera and his fleet are still iI
the Har Dor. /
The other Spanish fleet undd
Camara is said to have startb
through the Suez canal on his with
to battle with Dewey at Manila. he
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-06-30
Notice to Teachers.

Notice is hereby given that the Di-
rectors of the Bloomsburg School Dis
trict will meet on Thursday evening,
June 80, 1898, to appoint at least
twenty-seven teachers and three jani-
tors for the ensuing year. Applica-
tions from teachers who have had
actual experience will only be con-
sidered, and those elected must at
tend a semi-monthly institute. Ap-
plications will be received up to six
o'clock p. m. of said day by the Secre-
tary. ]. c. Brown, Sec.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-06-30

London, June 30 pulation Is rife
regarding the hurri, ISL OF the Am
erican amba ssador re foreign Office
Saturday.
According to in1'.loh current in
we'll informed ell the visit had
nothing TO do wi9ace negotiations.
Ambassador Hayhred to point out
that It would ha be a friendly act
to allow Admiral nara rieet to coal
in Egypt or ott stations In
the East. He informed that or
ders had alreadTh sent that' In ac-
cordance with eu'ralty proclama-
ton, only suff. ooal TO prlng the
Spanish squad pach 10 the nearest
port should bC II is suggest
ed that this eS' porl would have
to be Spain
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-06-30
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR RALLY.

| A Grand Rally of the Christian
Endeavorers and their friends in
hive counties, viz, Columbia, Mon.
tour, Northumberland, Snyder and
Union, will be held at Island Park
between Sunbury and Northumber-
land, on July 4th. Because of its
unusually pleasant, breezy situation
and the time and money that have
been spent in especially fitting it up
for the convenience of excursionists,
Island Park is the most pleasant
place for a social or conventional
gathering within a radius of many
miles. Those attending can bring
their eatables and have a basket
picnic or they can be served by an
experienced caterer who will be on
the ground.
The day will be spent in a social
and religious manner, part of the
time being occupied with singing
by special choir and with address
es both patriotic and religious ap-
propriate for the day and gathering.
Following is the provisional pro-
gram /:
1000 a. m.-Song Service.
Io:I5 a. m.-Devotional Services.
1925 a. m.-Address of We'll
come, Prof. H. N. Censor, Ph. D.,
Sunbury.
Io:4o a. m.-Response, Rev. w.
l. Steans, Danville.
Io:55 a. m.-Address, Hon. H.
M. Hinckley, Danvi1le.
1920 a. m.-Address, Rev. M.
L. Ross, D. D., Miflinburg.
Refreshments.
2:3o p. m.-Song Service.
2:45 p. 1n.--Devotional Services.
2:55 P. m.-Junior Rally, Rev. |
ID. E. McLain, Middleburg.
3:I5 p. 1n.-Address, Rev. 7. H. |
Barb, Selinsgrove.
$50 p. m.-Address, Rev. G. H. |
Hemingway, d. D., Bloomsbury.
3;45 p. m.-Rev. r. Rock, d. d. |
Shamokin.
400 P. m.-Closing.
Let there be a large attendance
Of Christian Endeavorers and all !,
who would like to spend the day
with them in this pleasant manner.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-06-30
ROUGH RIDERS CRITICISED.
1t Was q Mistake to Use Cavalry n,
Infantry,

1t Was Mistake to Use Cavalry n,
Infantry.
Washington, June 2S-There is a dis
position among experienced military
men here to criticise the tactics of the
Rough Riders in Fridays battle near
Sevilla. 1t Is said that there was fool
hardy management in exposing the
mass of the men needlessy to the
Spanish fire, instead of throwing out
the customary skirmish lines. 1t Is
recalled. however, that the whole move
ment was under command of Colonel
Wood, Roosevelt's superior officer. who
is experienced in Indian fighting in the
Northwest, under conditions very muci,
like those of the war in Cuba.
The prime fault for the heavy loss
seems still to lie where 1t was placed
In these dispatches on Saturday-in the
use OF cavalry trops as infantry. Used
as cavalry. their tactics under Wood
would have been all right, but infant
rymen have to be trained, both officers
and men, to their own class of work,
as carefully as cavalry have to be
trained to theirs, and they are utterly
different. General Young's handling
Of his men was strictly infantry fash
Ion. He had his skirmish line out and
the men were alert In taking advan-
tage of every hiding place where they
could fire upon the enemy with the
least exposure of themselves. Morrow
er. General Young had light piece Of
artillery with which he could rake the
bushes ahead of him and on the sides
and make 1t impossible for the enemy
to keep within easy range of his troops.
One such piece would have accompan-
led the advance of the Rough Riders.
but, according to report, 1t had to be
on account of the steepness
of the hill the men had to ascend.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-06-30
,iLost Heavily,

KINGSTON aica. June ga Span
ish snv wtf captured by the Gu
hans ., ny reports that the
snanie I'd fntiago believe the Am
erioans sJd heavy loss during the
eahtin. Sevilla Friday. The
snanjsb he said, was very heavy
j., hath and wounded.
Tha 20 reported that there was
r,nch . SIN in Santiago on account
Of the that the American landing
u.ss n htested at Baiquiri, and he
a,so shere was talk of an Ameri-
oan Jpt to flank the Spanish
troop the sn,, so,.. ..
,,..,J in the city of Santiago.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-06-30
Duck and Crash Skirts.

Duck Skirts, full hanging,
deep hem -. 49c
Linen Crash Skirts, full ? cores,
7-lnch hem, special values at 9Sc.
and 81. .4S.
White Duck Skirts, linen
hnish, 7 cores, 7-inch hem,
telled seams; special this week 9Sc
Duck Skirts, in blue, black
and white, finished off in con-
trasting shades of three rows
OF bands in blue, pink and
white; special this week at. S1.4S
White Pique Suits, blazer
cutaway coat, in fine white
Pique; special value this week
at ........... ......... $50. %
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-06-30
fst New Jersey Volunteers.

sJrt, N. j., June 29.-The 202 re-
.utquired to fill the quota of the
Tkw Jersey volunteers have been
ed in, and the detachment will
,1amp Voorhees, for Falls Church.
six o'clock Friday morning, In
OF First Lieutenant c. Albert
sr OF Company K. Two hundred
Ewenty-four of the two hundred
men needed for the Sec
regiment have been mustered in
the remainder will be sworn In to.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-06-30
BLOCKADE EXTENDED
THE PRESIDENT BY A SPECIAL MES
SAGE CLOSES MORE PORTS.

All Vessels Warned Not to Seek an En-
trance to Caribbean Sea Harbors -
Neutrals May Leave Ports-After Thir-
ty Days May BE Captured as Prizes
Washington, June 29.-The president
has issued a proclamation extending
the blockade of Cuba to the southern
coast, from Cape Frances to Cape Cruz,
inclusive, and also blockading San
Juan, Porto REQ, The proclamation is
as follows:
Whereas, For the reasons set forth
in my proclamation of April %, 1893, a
blockade of ports on the northern coast
of Cuba, from Cardenas to Bahia Hon
da, inclusive, and of the port of Cien-
fuegos on the south coast of Cuba was
declared to have been instituted, and
Whereas, 1t has become desirable to
extend the blockade to other southern
ports.
Now, therefore, I, William Mckinley,
president of the United States, do here
by declare and proclaim that, in addi-
tion to the blockade of the ports speci-
fed in my proclamation of April 32,
1898, the United States of America has
instituted and will maintain an effect
i've blockade of all the ports on the
south coast of Cuba. from Cape Fran
ces to Cape Cruz, inclusive, and also
of the port of San Juan, in the island
of Porto Rico.
Neutral vessels lying in any of the
ports to which the blockade is, by the
~ 10 l.
allowed thirty days to issue therefrom
with cargo.
WILLIAM MCKINLEY,
President of the United States Of
America. June 81, 1898.
By the President, AZ
]. B. MOORE,
Acting Secretary of State.
The proclamation increases the ex-
tent of the blockade fully fourfold, It
having been confined, heretofore, to al
stretch of little more than 100 miles
to the north, and the single port of CiI
enfuegos on the south coast of the ISL
land. The demands upon the navy
the way of ships to patrol the coai
however, will not be nearly so hea
in proportion to the territory to Z
covered as in the case Of the first bid
ade, for the reason that the new bid
AIDED coast line lies entirely withinje
great blight on the south Cuban eft,
in which the water is generally Fy
shallow and the ports are fewhto
which a vessel OF any draught juld
enter. The most important of lese
ports are Manzanillo, Trinidad Tu-
mas
West of Trinidad is Cienfuegos' s'hich
is already blockaded effectiyelyFrom
that point westward for ned one
hundred and forty miles theHs no
point to be blockaded until Jhbano
Is reached. This port is disjt only
about forty miles from Hjna by
rail, and is believed to havCfen the
principal source of food stiles for
the Spanish capital. For 15Qtes west
of this, clear over to CarFrances,
the western edge of the plAded ter
ritory, there are no ports f1eep ves-
sells of any considerable lght, and
even Il there We're, the cry in the
interior, Pinar del Rio, ~ the hands
of the insurgents, and 'plies could i
not be sent through totvana. The '
purpose of extending blockade to
the westward to Cape noes, was to j
command the channel Neen the west
side of the Isle of Pine'u cape Fran n
ces, and thus renderich easier the II
task of the blockadiI 9ssels.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-06-30

For disobeying the town O,
ance which prohibits the pedt
of truck through the streets b.
eight O'Clock three of the ma
gardeners were arrested by Pq
man Drake this morning and \
81 each.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-06-30
Spain Doubts II.

4 Madrid, June 2s.-The Spanish gov
:. .fnment does not credit the report tina.
y American squadron is to visit Span
9fh waters; but the ministers say that
hey have taken all possible precau-
Hons, that the ports are all ready and
khat twenty-six thousand men who
have been called to the colors will be
distributed among the principal At
lantic and Mediterranean ports of
Spain.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-06-30
WaSf, Goods.

Fine Imported Organdies,
rich designs, new colorings,
full 81 inches in width, actual
value 2oc. to 25c.; this week
al, per yard ................1 10
Fancy Colored Nainsooks.
the new shirt waist fabric, ex-
quisite colorings, patterns of
this seasons newest creations,
bias plaids, crown checks and
fancy stripes, always sold
rapidly at I5c.; this week at,
per YARD ''...:.;.. 49,. 81
Silkaline Comfortables, for
cottage or mountain home,
tull size, filled with pure white
cotton, light weight and fluffy,
almost like swansdown, usual
price $I.75; this week at 81 25
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-06-30
Ladies Summer Vests.

Ladies' Ribbed Cotton
Vests, nicely trimmed with
lace and tape, low neck and
sleeveless, three styles, instead
OF the price, 2oc.; this week
at ........... I
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-06-30

Washington, June 29.-The navy de-
partment has posted the following bull
latin:
Admiral Sampson reports that the
arrived Monday ana discharged
troops"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-06-30

Leases that will collect the rent for
the whole year if tenant leaves before
expiration of term, also notices TO
quit, for sale at this office. If
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-06-30

| aS inch Linen Colored Crash fo
Ladies Skirts, nice quality, cool anc
comfortable for summer wear, per
yard, &c.
| japanese paper lanterns, for decor.
atlng halls, lawns and piazzas, extra
Size IS x I8 inches, assorted colors,
at Ioc each.
| Ladies' plaid and striped Silk Ties
with knotted fringes, 4ac ca.
Ladies' Puff Scarfs in pique and
China silks, white and colored, 70, 90,
25c each.
Half pound bars transparent Glycer-
inc Soap, highly perfumed, 1oc bar.
Moire Taffeta Ribbons in white,
black and colors, for sashes, No. 40 at
s5c per yard, and No. 60 at 3ac per
yard are very desirable and cheap.
Fast color printed Lawns, &C yd.
Light Shirting Calicoes. &C yd.
60 inch Moquette Rugs, full size,
beautiful patterns, It's and $r.o8 ca.
See them.
Table tumblers, roc doz.
lin top Jelly Tumblers, Ioc doz.
Rubber rings for Mason jars, sc doz
Sticky fiy paper, &C sheet, 8 for SC.
Agency for Butterick Patterns.
July styles and advance styles for
August now ready.
Respectfully Submitted to the
lash Trade Only by
TIE BROADWAY Cash Store,
Meyers New Building, Main Street,
BLOOMSBURY.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-06-30

MOODS PILLS cure Liver ills, Bill
Iousness, Indigestion, headache.
Easy 60 take, easy to operate. 2bc.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-06-30
NOTICE.

r. H. Ringler is our authorized
collector, and is now engaged in
calling upon town subscribers.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-06-30

The best bicycle Races
state will be here Tuesday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-06-30
PROBLEMS OF HOT
WEATHER NEEDS.
Decorate for the
Glorious Fourth.

Flags, Flag Poles, Brackets and
Shields.
Bunting, strictly fast colors,
plain and tri-color, at per
lard ...... Rc,
Special.-Fast Color Cotton
Bunting Flags, sizes 4x6,
tctual value $2.25; for Inde-
pendence week, at .......S1 40
All Wool Bunting Flags, ali
sizes, ranging from 3xs to 2ox4ol
ieet, at the lowest prices in this
.ity.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-06-30
GRAND CELEBRATION.
Horse and Bicycle Races.

Bloomsbury will be crowded with
spectators July 4th and 5th. REM
ember the Special Rates on the D.
L. and W., c. P. and w. and B. &
S. RR.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-06-30
JONAS LONGS SONS
WEEKLY CHATS.
WILkEs-BARRE. Pa,
Thursday, June goth, 1898.
ANOTHER TRIUMPHAL
TRADE WINNING WEEK.

Preparations for the most glorious
celebration of Independence Day
and tho
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-06-30

Horses are entered with Records
as low as 2.II and plenty of them.
Bicycle entries are twelve in each
Race.
Remember the main place to
celebrate is at Bloomsbury, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-06-30
PROGRAM July 4TH.

Grand street parade 10 A. M.
Prizes will be awarded for the best
appearing and the largest number.
IP. M. the following Races.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-06-30
Millinery.

Fancy Flower Wreaths,
suitable for trimming chill
1ren's hats, at -. z,
Children's Fancy Woven
Straw Hats, in plain and fancy
;olors, the summer seasons
most desirable shapes, at, each IL,
Three special bargains il
Ladies' Trimmed Sailors, in mar.
row and wide brims.
Lot I, actual value 5oc.; In
dependence week price .... 39t
Lot 2, actual value 75c.; In
dependence week price go. 49c
Lot 3, actual value o8c.; In
dependence week price :. 69c
Children's Trimmed Hats,
fancy shapes, new leghorns,
nicely trimmed with chiffons
and flowers, would sell readily
at SI.5o; special for this week
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-06-30
Shoes.

Mems Russet Lace Shoes, regu-
iar yalue " and $3.50; you can buy
them, this week, at ., sI ss
Boys Russet and Black Lace
Shoes, regular price 50; reduced TO Il n
Ladies' finest Vici Kid Shoes in
lace and button, every style of toe.
black and tan, cloth and kid top.
all widths from B to EE; instead OF
their price $3.50 and So; this week
-. '..''.,... ................., ...,.H .
Ladies' 81 and $3.50 Oxford Ties.
small sizes only, to close out
quickly, at ............. .n0
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-06-30
.Housefurnishinps.

Jelly Glasses, with tops, spec
ial at, per dozen ........... Il
Crouqet Sets, complete for eight
people, regular 81 kind; this week,
- - ''''''.. ''.''.'..'. ........... u
Water Coolers, with nickel
taucet, the 4-gallon size, this week,
49, '''' '''.'''.s ..'......... .........Sl- ~
Arctic Ice Cream Freezers, g.
quart size ....... .$1.4
4-quart size '.......... ...........N-7 Z
Hard Wood Refrigerators, the
$40 size, this week, at Lsss
The S12 size, this week, at :, .,Sss &
The SIS kind, double door, extra
large size, this week, at .s11 4
Oil Stoves, one burner, at ...... 20
Two burners, at t.......... sg
Three burners, at ........ .. al
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-15
Days. Amount.
VHTTCONB RILET.
A Delightful Entertainment for To
 morrow Evening.


 James Whitconb Riley's reading at the Hyperion tomorrow night should attract full house. Otherwise New Haven people will be q conspicuous ex- ception to the general rule of people whom Riley meets. Everywhere he ap- pears seats are at a premium.
 At Hartford last night the house was sold, out and two hundred extra chairs provided.
 Riley's poems touch the hearts of the people as do few other poets. De- lightful reading as his works make, they need his own rendition to bring out their intrinsic beauty. He makes every line a picture, and runs the whole ganut of human emotion in single evening. From humor to patlos, he skips with the greatest ease, his eyes twinkling with laughter one moment, dimmed with tears the next.
 His facial expression is most inter- esting, and by watching him, one can anticipate the coming mood. He reaches every one of his hearers. His quaint, homely verse is never too com- monplace for the greatest, nor does it fly over the heads of the simplest of his listeners. He writes of people and life au naturel, and he reads as he writes. The Yale Glee club will assist to-mor- row evening.