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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

BY the terms of her will which
as filed in the surrogate's office
for probate last week, Mrs. Annie
S. Patton, widow of Vim. A. Patton
of New York, leaves $780, 900 to
Princeton University.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

During his remarks Sunday even
ing Rev. d. N. Kirkby of the
Episcopal Church, paid glowing tri-
butte to the memory of Gladstone.
He spoke in the highest possible terms
of the life and character OF the venera-
BILE statesman.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

The Post, of Raleigh, N. c., is re-
ceivlng subscriptions, for the erection
of monument to the memory of En-
sign Worth Bagley, who was the first
United States officer to be killed in
the present conflict with Spain.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

The Democratic State Convention
will be held at Altoona on Wednesday,
June go. The Democrats OF that
city are making extensive preparations
for the event.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

Bishop Talbot last week appointed
Rev. Edward Knapp of Geneva,
N. Y, as rector of Grace Episcopal
Church, Riverside. Mr.. Knapp will
officiate at Grace Church until Sept
ember 1st, when it is expected regu-
lar rector will be placed in charge of
the Episcopal Church at Northumber-
land, Riverside and Catawissa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

The Press of Philadelphia has
coined a new word, and it is GER
tainly expressive. "Deweyize, j"
says the Press, "'To clean UP the
enemy in complete style; word
originated at Manila used COLO
quially in America.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

Instead Of filling up their columns
with state news, a greater part of
which never occurred, the city dailies
now contain page after page of badly
conjectured war news.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

There are quite number of men
in town who do not like that brand of
prosperity that fixes wages at $I.a5 a
day and flour at SITS a sack. A few
weeks ago 10 hours of labor would
earn a sack Of flour now it takes ID
hours; then dollar would purchase
As of sack now the dollar has de-
creased in purchasing power until 1t
will only buy 3-5 of a sack.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

The story man got in his work
again as usual. Word reached Blooms
burg Sunday afternoon that Sampson
had sunk twelve of the Spanish ships,
and but two of the American boats
had been disabled. Itsturned out to
be the same old story only it was a
day later.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

1t is said that there are few men,
bers Of the Bloomsbury Gun Club
who shoot like Spaniards-that is
miss everything they shoot at. We
don't know how true this is, be-
cause rumors Of shooting are so I'M
reliable these days, that a person
doesn't hardly know what to be-
lieve.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

The Normal School and Blooms
burg base ball teams had things equal
ly at Normal Athletic Field Saturday
afternoon. "Pop" Watts, the old
timer, was in the game, and the way
he handled the pigs skin reminded one
of older times. The school boys won
by score of S 10 d.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

The President and four members oi
the Town Council went to Berwick on
Tuesday for the purpose of examining
a stone crusher.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

The volunteer company are drilling
regularly twice a week in the Town
Hall The meetings will be kept up
until call is received, which in the
opinion of the Captain, will be in a
few days. About sixty men are en-
rolled.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

The Pennsylvania State Editorial
Association will have their annual ex-
cursion the week of June 27th. Phila-
delphia will be made the headquarters,
with special excursions to Washington,
Gettysburg and Atlantic City.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

The need of good Spring Medi-
cine is almost universal and Hoods
Sarsaparilla exactly meets this need.
Be sure to get Hoods.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

Mrs. E. F. Reese died at her
home in Punxtawney, on Monday,
after a long illness. The deceased
was a sister to D. J. Tasker of this
office, and was thirty-seven years
of age.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

Plans for the erection of the new
addition to Meyer Bros. drug store
have been completed, and work will
be begun at once. B. w. Jury will
do the work.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

Invitations have been sent out
for the wedding of Grier Quick and
Miss Corrine Brown. The ceremony
will take place in the Methodist
Church Wednesday June Ist.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

We are indebted to J. Fischer &
Bro, of New York for copy of a new
and effective march entitled, "rhe
Patriotic American" The melody
throughout is bright and catchy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

News from the Klondike is scarce
just now. The war is crowding
everything out. The fever to go to
Cuba is far greater than it was for
the gold fields. This condition of
things forces one to believe that Our
people prefer shooting Spaniards to
hunting for the yellow metal.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

The Quay men claim that Wanna
maker doesn't even make the contest
interesting, but according to some of
the reports from different sections of
the state the Senator is not having
such an easy thing of it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Gail and see samples of our new
lithographlng printing tor all kinds OF
commercial work. 1t is new and very
pretty, and costs no more than other
printing. THE COLUMBIAN Office. If
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

The Ladies Auxiliary to the Board
of Missions of St. Paul's Church will
give missionary tea in the Parish
House tonight.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

President Mckinley yesterday
issued call for $1,000 troops. Oh
this number Pennsylvania will be
called upon to furnish 6465.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

William H. Housel, steward of the
Normal School, has just completed a
path around the Normal Athletic
Field for the benefit of the many
cyclers of the school,.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

The band concert on Market Street
Saturday evening was a musical treat.
The cornet solo by Lambert Nc
Henry being especially fine.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

You will see and feel hot weather
in few days. Then the cry will be
''lawns for cool Dress" Take time
by the forelock, buy whilst the assort-
ment is good.
A fine and neat cape or well fit
ting Spring Jacket is quite drcssy.
We have them.
Ready Made Jacket Suits in ths
late colors.
Ready Made Dress Suits in plain
and plaids, ST. to $40.
Wrappers to slip on warm mornings
and evenings, 7sc to $2.oo. ".
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

Warren H. Eyer and Matthew Nc
Reynolds, last week signed the papers
making them members Of the engineer
corps, Of the United Statee Army.
They expect call at any time.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

The following letters are advertised
May "a, 1898. Mrs. Amy Creveling,
Mrs. William Hartzel, Mrs. Henry
Rich, Mr.. Spencer Starr. Cards. N.
S. Snyder. Will be sent to the dead
letter office June I, 1898.
o. B. MELLIcK, P. M.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

Our trip to the city last week was to
purchase Shirt Waists, Lawns, Madras
Cloths, Organdies and other thin dress
goods with Innings, &c.
A better line of ladies', misses and
children's Gauze Underwear we never
have shown before.
Black Silk and full line of other
thin Gloves and Mitts for Summer is
now in our stock.
Our assortment of Stockings for
ladies, misses, children and men is
quite complete in colors, sizes and
prices, from sc to soc pair.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

The Central Pennsylvania League
season was to have opened Saturday,
but for some reason or other the
start wasn't made. Perhaps the other
towns are in Bloomsburg's fx-no
money in the treasury.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

Col. Ent Post $50 G. A. R. will at
tend service in body at the Lutheran
Church Sunday morning. All soldiers
are requested to fall in.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

The flashy red suits of the Blooms
burg Wheelmen attract a great deal
OF attention. They are so loud that
one can almost hear them when they
pass by.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

The annual Columbia County Sun
day School Convention will convene
in the Lutheran Church at Espy next
week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

Miss Anna L. Dunkel of the
Boston College of Oratory, assisted
by her class, will give an Elocu-
tiorary and Dramatic entertainment
in the Orangevillc Academy on the
evening of June the 4th. The pro-
gram will include several short
plays, Delsartean work and some
specialties with colored lights.
Admission 10, IS and 2octs.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

Plain George Dewey will answer the
purpose very nicely when parents are
bothered as to what to name their
son.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26
]. w. HARTMAN g. SON.
Marriage.

TRAINER-LYoNs. At the home
of the brides parents in Bloomsburs,
May 10Th, by Rev. H. C. Munro, Mr.
Frank d. Trainer and Miss Myra A.
Lyons.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

The merchants of town will close
their places of business at one
o'clock OIL Decoration day and re-
main closed for the balance of the
day.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

]. A. Hess has altered the front of
his restaurant by moving the large
windows out in line with the pave
ment.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

Edward Dieffenbach had his head
badly cut by falling at his ice house
on Tuesday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION
HARRISBURG.
Reduced Rates via Pennsylvania Railroad

For the Republican State Conven-
ton to be held at Harrisburg, June
I to 5, 1898, the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company will sell excursion
tickets on May 81 to June 2, inclu-
sive, from stations in Pennsylvania
to Harrisburg and return, at rate Of
single fare for tile ,'0Mnd TRIP (mini-
mum rate IS cents), goo1 to return
until June 6, inclusive.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

If you want Autographed bonds,
certificates of stock, checks, drafts,
diplomas, or any thing in that line,
the COLUMBIAN office can furnish
them. See samples.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

Another week and no naval hight.
If the Spanish Cervera's purpose is to
keep out of Simpsons way he is sue
ceeding very well. 1t is utterly i'm.
possible for our fleet to catch the
Spanlards, because in all our ships,
even cruisers much speed has been
sacrificed for armament, and as re-
suit the Dons are too fast for us.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

One of the ever familiar organ
grinders put in an appearance on our
streets this week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

George Aurand will move from
Plymouth to Bloomsburg in the near
future.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

A fine line of new styles in we'd
ding invitations just received at Tine
COLUMBIAN Office. IT,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

This is one of the wettest spring.
of recent years. Nearly every day
brings its rain.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

Martin Adams, we'll known and
respected resident of Berwick, died
Monday morning, aged fifty-nine years.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

Montoursville has a new industry.
A large brick manufacturing plant,
with a capacity of $500 brick per day.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26
FOR RENT.

Rooms on 3rd. floor, COLUMBIAN
building. Steam heat. gas or electric
light, water. Apply to
IT, GEO. f. ELwELL.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

Leases that will collect the rent for
the whole year if tenant leaves Eefore
expiration of term, also notices 10
quit, for sale at this Office. tf
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26
NOTICE.

R. H. Ringler is our authorized
collector, and is now engaged in
calling upon town subscribers.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

G. Snyder & Son are repaperng
the interior of the Exchange Hotel.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

Autographed bonds, stock certif-
Gates, and checks are furnished at
THE COLUMBIAN office. IT,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

The Bloomsburg wheelmen held a
smoker Friday night.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

fyou can't this week for Shirt Waist then come
next or before the line of sizes broken They We're
fully selected for trade, and of the newest and latest
patterns, soc to $50
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26

HOODS PILLS cure Liver Ills, Bli-
lousness, Indigestion, Headachs.
Easy to take, easy to operate. 26E.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26
II. j. CLARK e. SON
|. v. HARTMAN & SON
MARKET SQUARE DRY GOODS HOUSE.

We have Volunteered 1855
and joined the procession furnish every lady who wants
Shirt Waist this week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-05-26
THE COLUMBIAN.
BLOOMSBURY, FA.

THURSDAY, MAY 26, ISeS.
Entered at the Post Office at Bloomsbury, Pa.
as second class matter, March !, 1883.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-19

investigation Shows That America.
Gunners Won.

Not satisfied with the general denial en-
tered by the Navy Department of the truth
of charges made by Cunningham Graham,
an English ex-member of parliament, to the
effect that Admiral Dewey hired British
gunners at Hong Kong before leaving for
Manila, the department has caused
to be prepared a statement showing in de-
tail the nationality of the men on his fleet.
Excluding the marines Dewey had 1,455
sailors in his command. and 81 per cent of
these were native born; 26 per cent had de-
clared intention, were naturalized, max
ing "a per cent of the personnel of the
squadron citizens of the United States, and
only 16 per cent aliens. In the whole INST
there We're but thirty-one British subjects,
and nearly half of the aliens-thirty-o
We're Chinese mess attendants employed
only for the cruise in ASiatic waters.
But the British charge that Dewey en-
listed British gunners at Hong Kong just
before leaving for Manila is completely dis
proved by the showing that since June /,
1897, a whole year to date of report, the
total number Of aliens enlisted by Dewey
was siXty-Seven. Only eight of these
claimed British nationality, and they en-
listed as follows: One seaman, four ordi-
nary seamen, one carpenters mate, one
coal passer, and one water tender. No gun
ners are made of this material The naval
officers also point to the tact that the sum
of money, $500 a month, mentioned by Mr.
Graham as the wages paid to his mythical
British gunners, is exactly the amount of
Admiral Deweys salary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-19

New York, mas been appointed a first lieu
tenant in the 2031 New York Volunteer In
fantry.
Two changes were made in the medical
staff of the Sd Missouri yesterday Capt. c.
E. Wilton assistant surgeon, becoming
surgeon major, and Hospital Steward w. E.
jackson becoming assistant surgeon.
Col. Scha1 of the 9th Pennsylvania and
Major Ashenfelter, 81 ent large part of
the morning looking for new camp for
the regimen AS reported yesterday, the
ground now occupied by the 9Th is decided
~ unhealthy.
In addition to Private Bergman of the
9Th Illinois, three mere men of that reg
iment are now in camp awaiting assign
Eient They ara Corp. c. A. Young, Com
pany H, and Privates H. A. Grain, Com
pany B, and P. H. Christy, Company G.
Col. Marcus Kavanagh of the 1th Illinois
is training his men in the art of active
warfare. Yesterday morning long before
the other regiments were awake he had
his men out over the hills engaging In bat
tie exercises. Today he gave one battalion
lesson in outpost duty, and tomorrow the
regiment will be routed out the second time
for further battle exercises.
Five men were discharged today from the
6oth New York for physical disability, as
follows: Privates Geo. H. Kline jr., and
j. H. Smith of Company D, John Davis
and John Rechin of Company NJ and Will
lam j. Hine of Company B.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-19
AN AMBASSADORS SUGGESTION.
How spain or the United States Could
Inuugurate Peace Movement.

One of the ablest members of the diplo-
matte corps in Washington. the ambassa-
lor of continental power, suggested today
1esirous of inaugurating a peace movement
an easy and effective means of so doing
was now at hand, without recourse to any
foreign Intermediary. This he pointed out
could be done through the American and
Spanish generals at Santiago, who during
recent days, have been brought into close
communication concerning the details of
the surrender OF Santiago.
The incident has served to show that
Cen Toral was in direct communication
with Madrid, and his action was responsive
to the wish of the Madrid government. On
the other hand, ii was pointed out, Gen.
Shafter had at all times been guided by
the direct advice and instruction of the
Washington government. This for the first
time in the war, brought the two govern
ments into direct communication and
while the communication has thus far been
confined TO Santiago, it has suggested that
II affords the opportunity for a much wider
range OF inquiry between the two capitals
II Madrid desires to take the initiative in
learning what Heace terms are possible
then such an icial inquiry through Gen.
Toral TO Gen Shafter would doubtless
bring response. This mode of action was
suggested In conjectural way but as one
one ring the most practical means of direct
communication on the subject of peace
whether either government will avail itself
OF the opportunity remains to be seen as
mere is no intimate thus far that Madrid
desires 10 make peace Overtures and GER
fanny there is no purpose at Washington
10 initiate such a movement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-19
OUR SICK AND WOUNDED.
Surg. Gen. Sternberg's Hopeful View
of the Yellow Fever Situation.

Surgeon General Sternberg returned this
morning from an inspection of the Oil
vette, which has just arrived at New York
with a large number of wounded Gen.
Sternberg continues to take hopeful
view OF the fever situation at the front.
He says that normal conditions are being
established by the termination of the mill
tary campaign, and that the medical serv-
ice is thus enabled to cope with the fever
situation energetically and successfully.
When the outbreak first occurred there
was more or less confusion and dread. as
exaggerated reports spread through the
camps. Now, however, complete sanitary
precautions are being rigidly enforced, and
the troops are being made to live up to all
requirements necessary TO prevent spread
of the contagion. Gen. Sternberg received
no additional reports from the front to-
day, nor has any list of the fever pa
tents been received.
Outside of the surgeon generals Office
War Department officials continue to view
with much seriousness the fever condi-
tions at the front A dispatch asking for
additional hospital attendants, nurses and
doctors, all of them to be immune, was
the only additional communication receiv-
ed. 1t made no mention as to the Increase
or decrease of the attack The call for
additional immunes will be promptly met.
The Resolute leaves New York today with
a large number of contract surgeons and
nurses.
Gen. Sternberg says he knows nothing of
the reported suspicious cases on board of
the Seneca. which arrived with wounded
at Norfolk yesterday, beyond the press re-
ports. He directed the ship to proceed to
New York. where the local quarantine Off
GERS will take such precautions as they
deem necessary.
Although somewhat surprised at the re-
fusal of the marine hospital officials to
permit the landing Of the transport Seneca
with sick and wounded from Skaters
army at Fort Monroe. yet the incident will
not lead to any friction between the au-
thorities. They were simply overzealous.
said one official of the War Department
today, in the administration of their duties.
The original intention of the authorities
was that after the Seneca reported at
Fort Monroe she should proceed promptly
to New York. where the patients aboard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-19

He was sent to Georgetown University
four or five years ago and prepared him
self for the course at Harvard He was
finishing his third year at Harvard when
the war broke out. Without waiting for
the consent of his family he enlisted in a
New York regiment, which was sent to
Tampa and is now on its way to Porto
Rico.
Young McCormick's family a short time
ago began every effort to have him re-
leased from the army. They appealed to
Senator Cannon to have this done without
delay. The senator had some trouble in
locating the Utah boy, but on learning the
address telegraphed his intentions. He re-
ceived the following reply from young Nc
Cormick:
Il am not asking any favors. Any effort
to have me released is unauthorized and
will not leave under any circumstances.
The telegram was SO emphatic that Sen
ator Cannon thought the President ought
to see it. The telegram may bring the
young man an officers straps if his fur
Their record is in keeping with the begin
ming he has made.