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The Columbus journal., 1898-04-13
The Shawneetowu Calamity.


The food which has swept away the
greater part OF the little city Of Shaw
neetown, ILL.,, is the greatest calamity OF
this kind which has occurred in the
United States since the disaster at Johns
town, Pa. in 1889. In proportion to the
number Of inhabitants in the two places,
the destruction in the present catastrO-
phe is greater than it was in that OF nine
years ago. Out Of $1,000 population in
JohnstOwn, 2l42 perished, or q loss OF
about one person out OF thirteen. Shaw
neetown's population is approximately
1000, and though the loss OF life is not
definitely known yet. it is apparently as
high as one out of nine or ten. In pro-
portion to the size Of the city, the de-
struction Of property, too, is undonbted-
" much greater than it was i'm Johns
town. The final estimate OF the loss in
the Pennsylvania city was $9,6O0,O0.
Apowerful appeal to charitable peo-
pie throughout the country is made by
the Shawneetown calamity. To the res
idents in the little Illinois city death
came With appalling suddenness. Itwas
said at the time that horseman at the
food at Mill River, Mass, in 1874, car
ried the news Of the danger to the peo-
pie in the little villages in the valley
which was devastated. and in which IA
lives were lost. A hOrseman also figured
in the Johns:Own disaster, and was re-
ported to have kept ahead Of the inun-
dation for two or three miles, personally
apprised hundreds OF people Of the peril,
and thus enabled them to escape. This
exploit in each instance was cOmmemO-
rated in some Of the fugitive poetry Of
the day. But there was no chance for
any such savior in the Illinois case. A
messenger on horseback carried the
news to one or two other villages few
miles away, but the mountain OF water
was too near when it started, and it
swept down too swiftly to allow the res
idents OF ShawneetOwn to see the peril
until it was upon them.
Aid in all sorts of forms is needed at
Shawneetown, and it is needed at once.
Money, clothing and food are wanted
Immediately. Probably 1000 OF the peo-
pie who escaped death lost their resi-
dences and everything that was in them.
For the time being they are without
food or shelter. Unless aid is furnished
promptly many deaths are sure to take
place from exposure. A call for help is
sent to all the neiehboring communities,
and should meet q quick and hearty
answer. st. Louis has never failed to
respond to call like this. The stricken
village is only $50 miles from this city.
1t is part Of the large field which il
tributary in a business sense to St
Louis. 1t is closely bound to this city
by commercial and social ties. The cry
for help which comes from Shawneetown
IL the most urgent appeal to the charita'
bic people OF the Mississippi Valley
which has been made in several years
st. Louis and vicinity will undoubtedly
b prompt in their subscriptions. and
keep up the creditable record which
they have made in the past in giving aid
10 The distressed in different parts OF the
countsy.-6t Louis Globe Democrat.
The Columbus journal., 1898-04-13
SAN FRANCISCO proposes to be thor
ouRhly fortified against the approach OF
ironclads.

TIE gun boat Diogenes, recently Pur-
chased in England by the U. s. govern
ment, has been renamed Topeka, after
the Kansas capital.
The Columbus journal., 1898-04-13
SPAIN STOPS THE WAR.

General Blanco Issues . Proclsnstie.
Ordering Cessation of HOstilities.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE state de.
partment today received General
Blanco's proclamation ordering cessa-
ton of hostilities in Cuba. It was
cabled to the Spanish minister here and
by him delivered to the department.
The proclamation is as follows:
"His majesty's government, yielding
to the reiterated wish expressed by his
holiness, the pope, has been pleased to
decree q suspension of hostilities with
the object of preparing and facilitating
the restoration of peace ON this island,
in virtue whereof I believe it cOnven.
lent to order:
Article ]. From the day following the
receipt in each locality of the present
proclamation, hostilities are ordered to
be suspended in all the territory of the
island of Cuba.
"The details for the execution OF the
above article will be the object OF spe.
cial instructions that will be cOmmuni.
Gated to the several commanders-in-
chief Of the army corps for the easy and
prompt execution. according to the sit
pation and circumstances Of the case.
"BLANcO."
The Columbus journal., 1898-04-13
Wheaton Visits the Pope.

wheaton Visits the Pope.
ROME, April l2.- The pope today
granted an audience to Major General
Frank Wheaton. OF the United States
army.
The Columbus journal., 1898-04-13
Fire ut Oxford junction

Fire 1t Oxford Ju0cttO0.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia. April l2.-Fire at
Oxford Junction last night destroyed
every business house in the town. Loss,
SIS, $50; insurance unknown.
The Columbus journal., 1898-04-13

WASHINGTON, April l2.-The post
Office department awarded to p. G.
Richardson of Seattle, WASH, the con.
tract for carrying mail between st.
Michaels and Weare, Alaska, dis
tanoe of 800 miles. The contract which
was let for ga, 900 per annum. is for .
period of four years from July 1, 1898.
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Strikers Return to Work.
SAco. Me-, April l2.-The York cloth
mills employing 200 hands started in
all departments, nearly all the strikers
returning to work
The Columbus journal., 1898-04-13
Omaha Wins VIaduet Case.

WASHINGTON. April l2.-The supreme
court of the United States, in an opin-
ion handed down by Justice Shires, de.
cided the so-called viaduct case in favor
Of the city of Omaha The declaim
affirmed the decision OF the Nebraska
supreme court. which gives the city the
power to compel the Chicago. Burling-
ton and Quincy Railroad company to
construct q viaduct over ito tracks on
South Sixteenth street.
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Indians Recover q, geo. 600.

WASHINGTON. April IL. - In the
United States supreme court q decision
was rendered by Justice Brown. in
the matter of the claim Of the New
York Indians to the proceeds OF the
sale of 2, ,OOO. 600 acres of land formerly
owned by the Indians in the state of
Kansas. The Indian lands were sold
by the government and the proceeds
converted into the treasury OF the
United States. The Indians brought
suit and lost their case in the court of
claims. Today's opinion reverses the
decision and gives them the money
amounting to about q, ,25O.oOO. Justice
Brown said the Indians had never
made any formal forfeiture Of the land
and that the government could not
properly dispose Of it. The chief JUS
tice and Justices Harlan and Brewer
dissented.
The Columbus journal., 1898-04-13
CASTORIA
THE KID YOU HAVE ALWAYS BOUGHT
CO.: g: &&z2SZx ~. =

To Chicago and the East.
Passengers going east for business, will
naturally gravitate to Chicago as the
great commercial center. Passengers
re- visiting friends or relatives in the
eastern states always desire to take in"
Chicago en- route. All classes OF passen-
gers will find that the 'Short Line" of
the Chicago, Milwaukee 4 st. Paul Rail
way, via Omaha and Council Bluffs,
affords excellent facilities to reach their
destinations in q manner that will be
sure to give the utmost satisfaction.
A reference to the time tables will in
dicate the route to be chosen, and, by
asking any principal agent west OF the
Missouri river for q ticket over the
Chicago, Council Bluffs & Omaha Short
Line OF the Chicago, Milwaukee Il st.
Paul Railway, you will be cheerfully
furnished with the proper passport via
Omaha and Chicago. Please note that
all OF the "Short Line" trains arrive in
Chicago in ample time to connect with
the express trains Of all the great through
car lines to the principal eastern cities.
For additional particulars, time tables,
maps, ETC., please call on or address r.
A. Nash, General Agent, Omaha. Neb.
THE COLORADO SPECIAL via
UNION PACIFIC
is the
FASTEST AND FINEST TRAIN
between
Omaha and Colorado Points.
ONLY TRAIN
between
Missouri RIVER AND DENVER
equipped with
BUFFET SMOKING AND LIBRARY Cans.
For rates, advertising matter and full
information, call on or address,
3)mch5 J.R MRAGHER, Agent.
The Columbus journal., 1898-04-13
c.,nbri. yainers Strike

COm6F10 M10er1 SttJ8ee
PATTON, Pa, April l2.--Seven hum
dred miners in the Cambria coal region
have struck against obnoxious mine
regulations.
The Columbus journal., 1898-04-13
Two cons.ls Len 4, Cuba.

WASHINGTON, April l2.-The state
department has advices which show
that all but two Of tho consular repre-.
sentatives and agents Of the United
States have left the island Of Cuba.
Regarding one Of them the information
is not positive whether he has left and
in the other case instructions have been
given for the sending Of . vessel to
enable him to do 90.
The Columbus journal., 1898-04-13

A WASHINGTON telegram contains this
expression: 'The utmost confidence Is
felt by the administration and congress
in the good Judgment OF Consul General
Lee in any emergency" The people
echo that sentiment, and the resolution
Of Representative Wheeler in the house
covers the ground, commending Mr.. Lee
for his courage, efficiency and good
iu(lOmont
The Columbus journal., 1898-04-13
Dr. Burnett fs,ls to A.svsr.

WASHINGTON, April l3.-In the d.
vorce proceedings Of Mrs. Frances
Hodgson Burnett, the auth0ress,
against DR.. Swan NJ. Burnett. Of this
city, an order has been signed for an
examiner to take testimony, Dr.. Bur
nett having made no answer to the
charges filed.
The Columbus journal., 1898-04-13

WAsHINGroS. April i2.-The report
Of the department OF agriculture for
April 1. makes the average condition OF
winter wheat So against Sl.4 last April
and I'll ON April l. 1886.
The Columbus journal., 1898-04-13
Lion and Bull Fight In Mexico.


CrrY OF Mexico, April l1.-Five
thousand people witnessed cruel and
bloody fight between two African lions
and Mexican bull on Easter Sunday.
The audience included the whole Amer
lean colony. The first lion was very
large. He had been starved for the last
week. The bull, without moments q
hesitation. sprang at The lion and caught
him on his horns under the f0releg and
threw him backward fifteen feet against
the bars, knocking the breath and fight
completely out Of him. Another lion
was then provided. 1t made q good
fight, but was gored numerically and
taken from the ring in q dying condi-
ton. The governor then stopped the
fS0ht
The Columbus journal., 1898-04-13

gray headed veterans.
II thank you. sir, said Leo. "for
your kind expressions. l thank the
American people for the commendation
they have shown my admistration -
your consul general ut Havana. 1have
never. really known until today how
united the people are in sanctioning my
course"
lmpossSbls to Get Rest.
In the afternoon he endeavored to get
some sleep. but it was impossible. The
Owds would besiege the train and
even attempt to force the doors OF the
private car in their mad efforts 20 see
the popular general.
One aged veteran said: II am G6,
all I want you to do il to sound the
bugle. and will be with you saddle
and boots. Don't put it OF too long.
general. let us go and haul down the
Spanish flag"
Waycross exceeded all previous points
in giving General Lee an ovation. As
the special train rolled through the
railroad yard every whistle and bell
pealed forth in welcome. Cannon
roared and musketry ratified. while
1000 wildly excited persons frantically
crowded up to the car. General Lee
was taken bodily from the car and was
introduced to the crowd by Colonel 8.
G.. McClendon of Georgia in the follow.
ing words:
"As long % human history is written /;
a long as human history ia read, the
name Of Lee will shine out as beacon
light on the shores of truth and honor
and courage. This. gentlemen, II Fitz.
hugh Lee Of America.
An afternoon paper. in q big scare
head, announced: ''Lee for president
in l9OO.'
At Savannah, Ga, more than $500
persons were at the station to see Gen.
eral Lee when the train came in. The
crowd were enthusiastic, and q short
speech was made by the general. being
frequently applauded.
AS the train rolled into the station, q
platoon of the Chatham artillery, OF
which General Lee is an honorary
member, began firing q major generals
salute of thirteen guns.
General Lee and the members OF his
party were completely tired out by
their long trip. Orders were given
here by the transportation department
of the Plant system for operators to
withhold all information as to the
whereabouts of the train in order to
prevent the party being disturbed. The
party retired after leaving Savannah.
The Columbus journal., 1898-04-13

Twenty-o transfers. total .32a.l7s %
Evening star., 1898-08-04
DIED.

BEAVERS. On Thursday, August 4 1898, at /
O'Clock I'M. SUSAN NJ. BEAN EiiS. at her
residence, 3l3l . street northwest.
Funeral saturday. August d. at O'Clock pm,
from Grace p H.. Church Georgetown. Friends
and relatives respectfully invited 10 attend. =.
CROSS. Suddenly. on August 2. 1895 at 6 am
FRANK W, husband OF Mollie A. Cross, aged
hfty-two years
Funeral on August at pm. Intermeut at Con-
gressional cemetery. 2.
FLYNN. on "Wednesday August 2. 1855. at 3
pm. JOHN FLYNN, beloved husband Of HO-
norah Flynn.
Funeral services to be held at his late residence
104 street northeast, Friday August 3 at o
pm. lnterment Auburn, y. y. Auburn.
y. u, papers please eopy)
NILES. On Thursday. August 4. 1895 at O'Clock
nue. northeast ROSIE B. NILES.
Deny-r and Illinois papers please copy.D
RAPP. On Thursday August 4, 1895, at 4:3O
anu, CLINTON q. RAPP
Funeral from his late dence, No. 1906 Q street
northwest, on Friday, August 3, at O'Clock
pm. Friends invited. IRterfneRt West gir-
ginia.
TBYSoN. On Wednesday. August g. 1898. at
3:l5 pm, at her parents residence 1916
18th street. MARY EDITH, second daughter Of
Hermarrs G. and Susan ID. Thyson.
Funeral Friday morning. Requiem mass st.
Pauf's Catholic Church, 18th and streets, at
o'clock.
WAHLY- On Thursday. August 4 1895 at 1l:1O
am, MARGARET r. beloved wife Of Henry
Wahly, in the hfty-second year OF her age.
Notice Of funeral hereafter
Evening star., 1898-08-04
TROOPS ARE REJOICING
Busy Scenes Among Those Who Are to Go to
Porto Rico.
Camp Thomas Soldiers Not Yet Motif
Lose Ills E.esiGht.

CHICKAMACGA-CHA Ma
TioNAL MILITARY PARK. Tenn. Au-
gust 1.-The seven regiments at Chicka-
mauga. included in General Wadc's Porto
Rican expedition. LIST Vermont 1st
Maine, 1st New Hampshire 3d Tennessee,
1st Arkansas, LIST West Virginia and 52d
Iowa, have not yet received notice when
they will move out, but all are busy today
making preparations. Several regiments
which had bat little expectation of getting
to the front are included in the expedition,
and in these the rejoicing L. greau. The
movement of the regiments mag begin to-
morrow or Saturday, the OFFICES now eN-
pecting definite orders at any time. Each
Of the seven regiments is fully recruited
and equipped. and all are well trained.
The paymasters begin their work today
and NIu rusn IL Though 10 a nnisn
rapidly as possible. he amount 10 be
pad viii he over Sl.oOo,Uoo. ana ten days
at least VIII be required for the work. I ne
seven regiments ordered out viii likely he
PAID before they move.
There was a review of General Mattack's
brigade, the 81 OF the ID Division OF the
Sd Corps this afternoon. IN the neld oppo-
site the Elniard House. I he brigade as
composed OF the LIST Maine, I2d Iowa and
the LIST Mississippi These regiments ar.
among the very best at the park, and the
review was one OF the most interesting
events OF the DAY.
BllSdultr General W m. j. Mckee, com
manuIng the LIST Brigade, I'd Division, list
Army Corps. has been assigned To COM
mand the "a Division. lst corps, in the alb
sence of Brigadier General Poland, who
has been seat to Ashevlle with view of
regaining his health. General Mckee has
taken charge OF the division. General Po-
land was accompanied to Asheville by
Major Charlton, Surgeon and Lieutenant
Wrenn, his chief aid.
Major Mitchell, Sd Battalion. 18th New
York, now under arrest, must be tried by
cOurt-martial, ordered by the corps COM
mander, and now that General Wade has
gone the trial is again put of further in the
future. The papers he is charged with
signing when he should not have done SO
were not regimental documents.
Colonel Lee, chief quartermaster, Will
soon take needed rest.
Private Zetis, Company {, 21st Kansas,
may lose his eyesight. During a storm
Zetis was riding with Quartermaster Poole,
I'd Ohio when lightning struck a Tree near
by. Both men received a severe shock.
For some time Zetis was blinded. and now
it appears that his optic nerves nave been
affected, and perhaps he will be blinded for
life. Quartermaster Poole was not hurt.
Evening star., 1898-08-04
ALLOTMENT OF EXPENSES.
Share Borne by Street RniIways 4,
Police Salaries

The District Commissioners have an
houhced the following allotment of ex-
pehses between the street railway compa-
mes IN the matter of special policemen at
those street crossings not previously mem
toned:
Fourteenth and H streets-Metropoljta
1.155 cars, 61 per cent; Capital Traction
$50 cars, 80 per cent
Seventh and f streets-Metropolitan, 1.155
cars, "a per cent; Capital Traction, 562 cars
33 per cent.
Seventh street and Florida avenue-Met-
ropolitan. 952 cars, 50 per cent; CAPITAL
Traction 240 cars, 20 per cent
Ninth street and New York avenue-Met-
ropolitan, 952 cars, IS per cent; Columbia
$50 cars ~ per cent.
Fourteenth street and New York avenue
Metropolitan, lbs cars, 63 per cent: Co
lumbia $50 cars, 81 per cent
Evening star., 1898-08-04
NAVAL ORDERS.

Commander Richard Rush has been
granted an extension of three months
leave of absence.
Civil Engineer F. T. Chambers has been
detached from duty at the New York navy
yard and ordered to duty in the bureau
of yards and docks In this city In connec-
ton with the establishment of a coaling
station at Pago Pago. Samoa. Lieut.. J.
NJ Masury has been ordered to the Alex
ander.
Lieut. Commander w. H. Reeder has
been directed to turn over the command
of the fourth district of the auxiliary naval
force to Lieut., John B. Muckle.
Evening star., 1898-08-04

blanks and full information relative to the
scope es the examination. Applications on
TORN lSi must be filed in complete form
with the secretary of the board prior to the
hour OF closing business on September !.
otherwlse the applicants cannot be sxam.
inea. soon after filing applications appli-
OF examination.
Evening star., 1898-08-04
Examination for Postal Service.

The United Statas civil service commits
sion announces that an examination will be
held for the postal service in this city on
some date between Octobes and Is. 1885,
All persons who desire to be examined
should apply TO the. secretary, board of ex-
aminers. at the post Office. for applica ton
Evening star., 1898-08-04
Personal Mention.

Mr.. W. S. Coursey, private secretary to
the adjutant general of the army. has re-
sUmed his duties at the War Department
alter short vacation at his home in South
Carolina.
Mrs. J. Ellen Foster vice president in
charge of the Red Cross work in the Dis
trict, has gone to New York to make an
address at the Hobson meeting, which will
be held tonight
Evening star., 1898-08-04
VIII Hereafter Close mt Four.

The War Department, which has been
open until , O'Clock pm. since the Spanish
war began, will hereafter close at 1 clock.
This reduction in the hours of labor to The
regular limit is rendered possible by ;he
thorough system of administration which
has been perfected within the past few
weeks.
Evening star., 1898-08-04
MARKED.

DoEE-RFED. In Rockville, Nd. on July %
1SJS, by the Rev. \, H. White Mr.. GEORGE
W. DOVE to Miss ELLA T. REED. both #
Washington, ID. c.
Evening star., 1898-08-04
Serge suits. S.. so.

The last lot of ladies' blue and black
cheviot serge suits. with siIk-lired iack-
cts. go on sale ton or.ow ut $3.50. They
sold for Sl4.9s when they were first shown
this season: the loss selling them ut
$500 is enormous,
Evening star., 1898-08-04

- NE REMNANT Gitlf'fS.
All ParaSols Halt Pricel
Both White and Colorcd Silks.
81 % Parasols. CSC.
81 Parasols 81.
50 Parasols. 81 90.
SI.oo Colored Shirt Waists. 5oc.
SG.35 Black and White Waists. Soc.
$3.50 Shirt aists. 81
$3.50, $40, $3.50, $50 Crash,
Plque, Linen and Canvas Suits, s..
ST w. B. Summer Corsets. Sc.
ST K. & G.. Summer Corsets. zoc.
Nearly all sizes. long medium and short waistsD
2Sc., 25c. and 2oc. Dress Shields,
Ioc.
Ladies 75c. and 81 Unbleached
Balbriggan Hose, very fine, all sizes,
for 23c.
Ladies' 45c. Corset Covers, 32c. .
Swiss ribbed-summer weight-nearly ali sizes
Ladies I29c. Summer Vests. 6tc
Ladies 25c. White, Pink, Blue and.
Red Ascot Scarfs, lac
2oc to 29c Fancy Ribbons. I5c.
w. III. McKnew, 933 Pa. Av.
aui-cOd
Evening star., 1898-08-04
Save YOUR Money.

One box of TUFTS Pills will save
many dollars in doctors bills. They
will surely cure all diseases of the
stomach, liver and bowels.
No Reckless Assertion.
For Sick Headache, Dyspepsia,
Malaria, Constipation and Bilious
ness a million people indorse
TUFTS Liver PILLS
Evening star., 1898-08-04
Brill. skirts, 00c.

a loi Of fine figured brillianttne skirts
will be put on sale for an hour at 39c.
which have never before suld for less
than 81. 80. Are velvet bound and lined
splcEdidly
Evening star., 1898-08-04
Mems S. suits, So. so.

We have lot of ten mems all-wool
suits-ali-wooi fancy mixtures: there are
two each of sizes "a. 5S. 80. 40 and IL:
they've wide facing and they sold for
IS when the lot was complete; your
choice. If your size is among them for
500. and you get bargain indeed.
Evening star., 1898-08-04
Duck pants, AzC.
Office coats, 25C.

\ lot Of mems office coats, made Of
striped sateen. the same coat which is
sold for ste, about town. will be sotd
here tomorrow at .5c.
Evening star., 1898-08-04
Dewey suits. 800.

The lowest price yet named for those
little boys Dewey suits: made of blue
denim and trimmed with white braid, IN
sizes :; 10 10 years: SOC. this hour
Evening star., 1898-08-04
On sale between

We shall give you an opportunity to
choose from any of our fine galatea.
liner and crash washable sailor blouse
suits tomorrow. b, tween II and H. for
49c. Some of them sold up to 81 90;
most Of them are elegantly trimmed with
white and colored Iraid.
Evening star., 1898-08-04

Lot of children's fast black ribbed hose
such as sell for 12h2c. pair around town,
go on sale tomorrow for 41ac pair.
Evening star., 1898-08-04
Black duck skirts, SOC

Lot of ladies' black duck skirts, trim
med with white braid and some with
S!arsh hounce, to 20 for SOC. tomorrow
for hour.
Evening star., 1898-08-04

@ & 10.
Corset covers. SC.

Lot Of ladies' plair white muslin corset
covers; eye-y one made with fellcd seams:
every one finished as well-made garments
are finished; usually sell for 12hc; this
hour lc
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-09-17
Profits of Railways.

The report OF the Interstate Com
merce Commission shows that last
year the railways OF the United States
carried over 3, 900, 900, 600 passengers
/ mile They also carried o5,ooo,-
900, 900 tons Of freight l mile. The
total amounts paid in dividends on
stock was $S7 6o3, 37I-call it $685.
600, 900. OF the total earnings of
the railways about 70 per cent came
from freight service and 80 per cent
from passenger service. Let us as
sumo, then, that of the $8S, 600, 900
paid in dividends. 70 per cent or $6I,-
600, 600, was profit on freight service
and $40, 400, 900 was profit on pass
enger service. Let us drop fractions
and call it 500, 900, 600 from freight
and SEQ, 600, 600 from passengers. By
dividing the passenger profit into the
number Of passengers carried (13,ooo,-
600, ooo) we find that the railways had
to carry passenger 500 miles in or
der to earn one dollar of proft--or S
miles to earn one cent. Their average
profit, therefore, was less than two
tenths OF one cent for carrying pas
senger land his baggage mile.
By dividing the freight profit into
the freight mileage (95,ooo, 600, ooo)
we find that the railways had to carry
one ton CT freight $40 miles in order
to earn one dollar, or over IS miles to
earn one cent. The average profit
therefore was less than one-fifteenth
of a cent for carrying ton of freight
besides loading and unloading iD !
mile.