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The San Francisco call., 1898-01-07
A Few Minutes More and
 : the Audience Would .:-> Have Assem- bled. 
A Bad Scare for the Members s of the "Gay Coney Island" Company.
GOTTLOB'S COOL HEAD
He Dismissed the People Becaus, "One of tho Leading Actors
 Was Sick"

It was but the providential interven- tion Of time-and very short time at that-that saves the recording this morning of calamity the very thought sof which causes a shudder.
 : Fire started in the Columbia Theater 20 minutes before o'clock last evening, and within five minutes the whole audi torium was filled with dense, suffocating smoke.
 :. Had it been half an hour later there would have been a thousand or more linen and women struggling in mad panic in their efforts to escape almost certain death and to-day San Francisco would have been a city of mourning. .. With the acrid, poisonous gases pour :: ing in dense volumes from the burning wood work 1t is marvellous that the few who were in the building were not .asphyxiated, and what would have oc- cured with the theater filled with a large audience can only be left to spec ulation, with the grateful feeling that a merciful dispensation of providence stood between the people and an awful calamity
 While the managers of the theater have suffered a great financial loss, they and the people have reasons for con graduation in that there was neither the loss of life nor physical suffering which would have been entailed had there been a short delay in the time of the conf1agration.
 But there is a gay as well as grave side to this casualty, and what might have been public calamity now affords food for jest with Matthews and Bull ger as the butts of the pleasantries These gentlemen were in grotesque costumes ready to go on the stage when the alarm was given and they rushed madly forth to meet the jeers and jokes of their friends, as they pre- : sented the contrast of frightened se- riousness garbed in the ludicrous hab- Ailments of mirth.
 The blaze started on the top floor of the building, which is used as a lodg- ing house, and. according to Captain >Comstock of the underwriters, it was caused by an electric wire.
 About twenty minutes before o'clock one of the performers connected with the Gay Coney Island" show, which was on the boards at the Columbia, detected smoke in his dressing room. He at once summoned the other mem bers of the company, and, after a hur- ried consultation, they sent for Fred Meyer. the janitor. AS he jumped upon the stage he detected the smell of smoke, and, convinced that fire was :. in progress, he rushed to the ticket of- flee and notified MT. Gottlob. Leisurely walking down the main aisle so as not to Tighten the few people who were seated in the gallery, he ascended to . the stage. and. in a quiet voice. he told them that as one of the actors had been taken suddenly sick, the perform ance would not go on. He asked them as they passed out to go to the box of Ice, where the money they had paid for tickets would be refunded. As they / filed out of the theater Gottlob ordered the fire curtain rung down.
 '* By this time the theater was filled
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-07
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey.

the famous medicinal stimulant. Why it is famous you will see for yourself when it has stopped your cough and ended the stiffness in your back and limbs. It will make you feel like your old self and you will not begin to cough every time a door or window is opened near you.
 Sold by Druggists and Grocers.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-07
? PAINTED THESPIANS FLY FROM BLAZING SCENES " AND SMOKING RAFTERS
 A'AAA A1
Fire in the Columbia Theater Destroys :" Property Valued at Twenty-Five
 :' Thousand Dollars

with smoke, and an alarm of fire was sent in from box 47. Scarcely had the district engines reached the scene when Chief Sullivan, fearing that the building would be destroyed, turned in second alarm. The entire root was ablaze, and for a time the flames threatened to communicate to the ad- joining buildings. Armed with axes the firemen entered the building and vainly endeavored to chop away the burning roof. Realizing that con- fiagration was imminent, Chief Sulli- van ordered the water tower truck to take up a position in front of the the ater. The immense stream rom the tower was then brought into play, and in a short time the blaze was eXtin- guished.
 Captain Comstock estimates the loss at about $25,000, principally due to water The water from the tower streamed through the roof, destroying the furniture in the lodging house damaging the chairs in the theater and playing sad havoc with the fixtures and bar of the Auditorium saloon, which is adjoining the theater.
 The losses as estimated by Captain Comstock are as follows:
 Damage to the lodging house by fire and water, $3000.
 Damage to the Auditorium saloon $500O.
 Damage to the theater by fire and water, $10,000.
 Damage to the building by fire and water, sS000.
 The people connected with the the ater deny that the building caught fire from an electric wire They strongly believe that it was due to a defective flue between the Columbia building and the St Ann's building, which ad- joins it on the south
 After the firemen entered the thea ter they discovered a volume of smoke pouring through the south wall of the
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-07
NEW TO-DAY.

The new year brings with 1t many new businesses and desk-wants for somebody to fill.
 We're ready.
 Never had so many before, nor so good, nor so easy to :. buy. $22. 50 for one like picture.
 Solid oak, polished; combination :: lock; plenty of pigeon holes and drawer room.
 Office chairs, too. :.
 Drop us a line and we'll mail you 6 pages of pie lures, prices and facts about office desks.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-07
"I Do Nothing

For my cold; let it wear itself out," you say. It is more likely to wear you out unless you make haste to free yourself from its clutches. This is a month when a cold is a mighty power for mis- chief. Spare yourself weeks of misery and danger by prompt use of
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-07

California Furniture
 Company (N. P. COLE & CO.) Carpets
 (..-.. c. Rugs 0TA]4 Oeais 0@ Nattings
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-09-10
IS MAKING READY.
QUIETLY PREPARING FOR THE
COMING STRUGGLE.
The Flying Squadron Can Sail at a
Days Notice-German Thorough
ness Apparent in the Army.

Throughout the war very little has
been heard of Japan, Notwithstanding
the fact that in any division of terri
tory or any attempt to interfere seri-
onsly with the status quo in the Ori-
ent as result of the war Japan would
naturally expect to be at least consult
ed in the matter. One must not run
away with the idea that because Japan
has been Lying low all this, time
that her semissaries and representa-
tives have been idle. The fact is that
they have been most industriously
keeping their government informed
as to the progress of the war, and the
japanese authorities have been taking
very serious measures to suit the al
tered aspect of affairs. The Japanese
government are carefully and quietly
preparing for a great struggle which
they appear to believe will ere long
begin in the Orient, where so many
antagonistic forces are cheek by
iowl. Th army is being strengthened
to the full war establishment and
drilled with a severity that is only too
significant Meat rations are being
issued to the men to sustain them un-
der the extra drill, and from all ac-
counts that novelty in the diet of the
japanese soldier will be continued
henceforth. The japanese are already
armed with the latest modern long
range rifles and cannon, and use
smokeless powder German cavalry,
infantry, and artillery officers have
been teaching the Mikado's forces
how to handle their arms and man
oeuvre, and the German thoroughness
is apparent to the spectator at the re-
views held occasionly throughout the
empire. In the navy the same hustle
of preparation is going on; coal is be-
ing accumulated at different points,
stores, arms, ammunition are being
placed aboard, and it is stated that
the flying squadron of the japanese
fleet is ready to sail on a days notice.
All this illustration i'm the sunny land
of the chrysanthemum, taken in con-
junction with the surprising activity
in military matters in New Zealand
and Australia betokens that our
neighbors in the Pacific look for
something important in the way of a
fight sooner than we on the American
side of the ocean seem to expect.
Japan's sympathies are entirely with
Great Britain and the United States,
and bitterly against Russian en-
croachment on the Chinese sea-board.
In the event of the storm bursting as
they look for, it IS highly probable
that Britain. the United States and
Japan would form an alliance often
sive and defensive and prepare to
meet all Corners in the Orient. The
combination it must be admitted, is
one that might well give any foreign
power or group of powers cause for
no little anxiety and hesitation before
attempting to resort to the trial by
/ com bat. -Victoria Colonist.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-09-10
NEW BATTLESHIPS.

WASHINGTON, September 1.-Mr.
Scott of the Union Iron Works was
delighted with the result of the open
ing of the bids for the battleships to-
day.
1--WE get one battleship for our
works, sure" he said to the Bulletin
correspondent, land we shall sustain
our reputation"
WASHINGTON, September -Four
firms offered bids for the three new
battleships authorized by the last SEES
sion of Congress. The lowest bid OF
each for any type of one vessel fol-
lows:
Newport News Shipbuilding Com
pany, Newport News, Va, S2,5S0,000
Cramps. Philadelphia, $2,65O,OOO; the
Union Iron Works, San Francisco,
$2,6 1000; Dialogue G. Co., $2,s40,oOO.
Many details of construction will
figure in the awards.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-09-10
CHRONIC DIARRHoEA CURED.

This is to certify that l have had
chronic disarrhoea ever since the war.
got so weak l could hardly walk or
do anything. One bottle of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy cured me sound and well.
J. r. GIBBS, Fincastle, Va.
I had chronic diarrhoea for twelve
years. Three bottles of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy cured me.
S. L. SHAVER, Fincastle, Va.
Both Mr.. Gibbs and Mr.. Shaver are
prominent farmers and reside near
Fincastle, Va. They procured the
remedy from Mr.. w. e. Casper, drug
gist of that place, who is well ac-
quainted with them and will vouch
for the truth of their statements. For
sale by Benson, Smith & Co., whole
sale agents for the Hawaiian Islands.
All druggists and dealers.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-09-10
WIN. G. IRWIN
CLAUS SPRECKELs.
CLAUS SPRECKELs. WIN. G, IRWIN
Claus SpreCkelS & Go.
b a ~ * ID N - .

b Al * ID R -.
HONOLULU II. l..
San Francisco Agents-The Nevada
Bank of San Francisco.
DRAW EXCHANGE ON
SAN FRANCISCO-The Nevada Bank
of San Francisco.
LONDON-The Union Bank of Lon
don, Ltd.
NEW YORK-American Exchange Ma
tional Bank.
Observation-Disclosures National Bank.
PARIS-Comptoir National d'Escomp-
tie de Paris.
BERLIN-Dresden Bank.
HONGKONG AND YOKOHAMA-The
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation.
NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA
Bank of New Zealand
VICTORIA AND VANCOUVER-Ban
of British North America.
TRANSACT A GENERAL BANKING
AND EXCHANGE BUSINESS.
Deposits Received. Loans Made on
Approved Security. Commercial and
Travellers Credits Issued. Bills of Ex-
change Bought and Sold.
COLLECTIONS PROMPTLY AC-
COUNTED FOR.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-09-10
WANTS MORE SHIPS.
Dewey Asks for Battleships and for
Cruisers.

NEW YORK, August 2S.-A cable to
the Sun from Manila says: The cor
respondent of the Sun today had an
interview with Admiral Dewey, who
tells him that he had been advised by
the navy department at Washington
to hold himself in readiness to return
home by the quickest route for the
purpose of comforting with Mckinley
on the Philippine question.
Dewey cables in reply giving the
fullest possible information and also
giving his views on the subject. He
suggested to Secretary Long that the
Importance of the situation required
him to remain here, where there is
much work yet to do. He thinks that
his squadron should be augmented in
strength, and he therefore requested
Secretary Long to dispatch a battle
ship and armored cruiser to Manila.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-09-10
THE WAIANAE HOTEL.
Waianae, Oahu.

Walanae, Uahu,
VIII be open for guests on and af-
ter September 7, 1898. Rates, $500
per day.
ALBERT TOOGOOD,
Proprietor.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-09-10
Cordial

We have prepared a Cor
dial from the fruit of the
Guava which cannot be sur
passed for correcting bowel
troubles. A sure panacea for
dysentery and summer COM
plant. Safe to administer to
children. The taste is quite
pleasant.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-09-10
Made
From
Hawaiian
Fruit.

The Guava, like the Mango,
a fruit which furnishes food
for many a people throughout
all tropical countries, possesses
medicinal virtues which are
certainly beneficial. A fam
Gus English writer, in treating
on the subject, stated that the
Almighty might have made a
better fruit, but if so it had
not been discovered.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-09-10
Guava

Within our shores we grow
a bountiful supply of these
fruits, and as their value is
well known the introduction of
the name is sufficient to insure
the endorsement Of most all
who have INDUCED in eating
the fruit.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-09-10
Its a
temptation
sometimes

to Grocer to buy imitation
foods.
He could make 80 much more
profit and get rich so much
quicker.
So he reasons and too often
fails.
1t requires stamina to sell
pure food of the best quality
all the time and at bedrock
prices.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-09-10
COrrects.

Most bowel correctants pro-
duce unsatisfactory results on
account of their constipating
tendency. Guava Cordial will
not constipate.
Put up in 25-cent bottles.
Ask your druggist for it, and
take no substitute.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-18
Central Luther League.

Central Luther League held it's quar-
terly meeting at Newberry, on Satur-
day last, in Luther Chapel church, Mr..
a. l.. p. Bedenbaugh presiding. The
league was called to order by the presi-
dent and Rev. J. d. Bowlcs conducted
the devotional exercises in the absence
of DR.. S. IT, Hallman.
There had been six gentlemen ap-
pointed to diacuss-"Has the Central
League benefited the individual socie-
ties" OF these six there was only one
present, Mr.. J. l.. Goggans. He made
Il forcible speech in favor of the Ger
tral League. At the conclusion Of his
remarks Rev. J. d. Bowlcs took the
floor on the opposite side. His remarks
elected quite lively discussion.
Next was, "In the League which have
proven the better workers, male or fc-
male mcmbers-Why?" Rev. Henry
+. Counts was the only person present
who had been appointed to speak on
this subject. He opened the discus
sion with few brief remarks and at
the conclusion of his remarks Prof. T..
B. Settler, Rev. j. d. Bowles and others
proceeded to have quite q lively discus.
sion. But the question was not de-
cided.
The question of sending delegate
to the National League was taken up.
Prof. f. B. Settler opened tho discus
sion and brought forth some strong ar
gumcnts why we should not unite with
the National League. Prof. w. X.
Sligh and DR.. J. b. Fox presented to
the League reasons why we should
unite. After quite a lengthy discus
sion IL vote was taken and DR.. j. B.
Fox was unanimously elected dele
gate to represent the Central League
of Newbcrry County ut the National
League.
Miss Lizzie Dominick read an inter-
csting essay on the History of the Lu-
ther League" 1t was so highly appre-
preciated by the audience that there
was motion made to have it published
! animOusly carried.
| At this point tho meeting adjourned
| for dinner.
The afternoon session was spent in
Informal discussions.
1t Is to be regretted that there were
50 few present at this meeting.
There we're invitations from ST..
| Lukefs and ST. Philips for the
next meeting, but the latter place was
unanimously adopted.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-18
Union Meeting.

The next Union Meeting OF the
Reedy River Baptist Association IL to
be held with the Bethel Baptist Church
beginning on Friday, October 28, 1893,
at II O'Clock a. m.
SERMONS TO BE PREACHED.
On Friday, by J. f. johnson.
On Saturday, by M. w. Rankin.
On Sunday, by J. D. Mahon.
SUBJECTS FOR DISCUSSION.
/. The Mission of New Testament
Church, by J. r.. Davis, and G. A..
Wright.
2. Regeneration Before Church Mem
bership:-
~ Scripture for, by j. g Dominick,
aud j. D. Mahon.
(2) Advantages Of
(a) TO the member, by r. Y. Lcavoll,
and j. f. JOnson.
(b) TO the cause Of Christ, by J. a.
Cromer, aud Nj. w. Rankin.
3. Church Members as Integral Parts
OF the Church, by T.. II. Longshorc,
and G. A. Wright.
j. w. BLANTON, Pastor,
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-18
Satisfactory settlement.

II. B. G'ayburn, ESQ, chief clerk in
the Comptroller Generals office, was
in Newberry yesterday and in the pre-
sence of the Foreman of the Grand
Jury made u settlement with the Coun-
ty Treasurer and examined the books
and vouchers Of both the Treasurer
and Auditor.
Mr.. Clayburn came up on the noon
day train and returned in the after
noon. He complimented our officers on
the neat and satisfactory manner in
which he found the affairs OF the coun-
ty-the books being so perfectly kept
that it took only short while to make
the settlement.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-18
A Clever Trick.

1t certainly looks like It., but there Is
really no trick about 1t. Anybody can
try 1t who has Lame Back and Weak
Kidneys, Malaria or nervous troubles
We mean he can cure himself right
away by taking Electric Bitters. This
medicine tones up the whole system.
acts as II stimulant to the Liver and
Kidneys, is blood purifier and nerve
tonic. 1t cures Cnnstipation, Headache,
Painting Spell, Sleeplessness and Mel.
anch0ly. 1t Is purely vegetable, a mild
laxative, and restores the systeln to ita
natural vig0r. Try Electric Bitters and
be convinced that they are a miracle
worker. Every bottle guaranteed.
Only SOC. a bottle at Robertson & Gil
der's and Pelham's Drug Store.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-18
Merlted Success.

The Columbia Business College,
whose advertisement appears In our
paper and which will continue for a
year or more, offers all tho advantages
of any other high grade business insti-
tuition. It is we'll establ shed, enjoys
good patronage, employs experienced
teachers and is modern In all it's meth
DDS. It's graduates are thoroughly quail
flied for business and arc in demand.
Those desiring to take q business or
shorthand course can get full informa-
tion by sending to Prof. w. II. New
berry, President, for catalogue.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-18
Others are advertising cheap goods,
but Flynn leads the procession.
"rhe Empire Of the south."

This is the title OF very beautiful
and extremely valuable book recently
got ont and sent out by the great South
ern Railway Company. 1t is an expo
sition Of tho present resources and de-
velOpment of the South. It's dedica-
tion runs thus: "This volume is dedi-
Gated to the people Of the South by the
Southern Railway Company, whose in
terests arc identical with those of the
States traversed by its lines" The in
formation contained IN this publication
is vast, comprehensive and profoundly
Sseful. Its binding and style are real
,sS inimitably beautful-white enamel
-; til o very fine and suggestive Wig
mo,to oaeeIts pictures, probably ono thou
aand IN nSss,,her, are in the very high
est style of ithoSrsphic art. The whole
South should be graceful to the the south
ern Railway CompanS 1or tn,s patrio'
tic demonstration Of theNH"oiic SP'r''
1t contains an excellent cut of>She Now
berry opera house. ~
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-18
Attention, Ploesel

The Excelsior Fire Company is as yet
indebted for their handsome and ser.
viceable Race Reel to the amount OF
seventy-tive dollars, which amount is
now about due, and must be paid at
once. We feel that the citizens of this
town fully recognize the necessity, to
assist and to help sour noble Excel
sior" to liquidate the above indebted
ness.
Knowing that said indebtedness can
only be liquidated by subscription,
subscription lists have been placed into
the hands OF two committees consisting
OF members Of the Board Of Fire Masters
and the Excelsiors. Said committees
will call upon you in day or two and
let us hope that every citizen will con-
tribute as liberaly as possible.
The Excelsior Fire Company has
promptly responded to every call Of
Big Ben and Is ever ready to save life
and property, regardless of time at
their own risk Of life and limb and
should receive the appreciation which
80 laudable purpose merits.
We ask, that you holp them in this
hour of need and in return assure you
faithful service should occasions re-
quire it. DO not say no, remember
every little is help, it shall be re-
corded and highly appreciated.
Respectfully,
FIRE MASTERS
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-18
VARIOUS AND ALL ABOUT.

Court convenes at Newbcrry next
Monday.
Mr.. o. NJ. Jameson returned yester-
day from brief visit TO Laurcns.
Col. and Mrs w. III. Hunt returned
yesterday from visit to Greonvillo.
Mr.. Irby d. Sbooklcy has returned
from business trip to Hope Station.
There was slight frost on Saturday
morning and fire has been comfortable
for several days.
Help tho Excelsiors make up tho bal
ance due on their reel. See the appeal
OF the fire masters.
There was big lot OF cotton sold in
Newberry on Saturday 600 bales.
Some OF the stores had good trade.
Capt. w. S. Langford and Lieuten-
ant II. H. Wearn were /! town for sew
eral days, but returned to Columbia
yesterday.
The South Carolina Synod OF the Lu-
theran church meets In annual session
In tho city Of Charleston on the End OF
November.
The Herald and News Ia little
crowded with ads. these days, but the
season Is brief Remember we print
twice week.
Mr.. ! T.. Norment, the clever cor
respondent Of the News and Courier, is
spending II few days in Newberry. We
are always glad to see min.
Prof. Derrick has sufficiently recov-
cred from his sickness to assume his
duties in the college as principal Of
the Preparatory department.
The notices OF the State and Federal
elections are published in this issue.
Managers will take notice and call for
boxes Ind instructions as directed.
Rev. J. B. Fox, Phi. d pastor of the
Lutheran church, left yesterday for
Now York to attend the annual conven-
tion of the National Luther League.
He Is on the programme for an address.
Capt. w. S. Langford Is an applicant
for appointment to lieutenancy in
the regular army. He is graduate
OF the South Carolina Military Acade-
my and thoroughly competent and all
hope he will receive the appointment.