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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

The breaking of an axle caused a
wreck OH the Pennsylvania Railroad
short distance above the East
Bloomsbury station Sunday morn
ing. The train was disintegrated,
and five cars, three filled with coal,
one of machinery and one of cement
were totally demolished, causing a
loss of several thousand dollars.
The wreck train was hurried to the
scene, and a force of men were put
to work to clear away the debris,
but it was several hours before the
track was made passable, Hun
drsds of people visited the scene i'll
the(afternoon.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

James Goss is the possessor Of a
unique souvenir in the shape of a
pocket knife made from a Maxim
Cartridge. 1t was presented to him
by Mr. Maxim, few years before
Mr.. Goss came to this country.
The gun factory, where the cart
ridge was manufactured, is one of
the largest in the world, and en-
ploys, or did, when Mr.. Goss was
resident of England, about seven
hundred men.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

The beautiful comedy drama EN-
titled ''Millie the Quadroon" or
"Out of Bondage" will be present
ed in Academy Hall Orangeville,
Saturday evening, December 9th,
The cast of characters is composed
of Orangeville's best material, and
we feel safe in predicting an enjoy
able evening to all who attend.
The piece is in five acts, interspers-
ed with music.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

The Columbia county teachers
are here in full force this week, at
tending the Annual Institute. The
sessions are all being held in the
Normal Editorium. Institute week
is regarded by the teachers as the
most pleasant of the school year. 1t
is brief vacation from the arduous
duties of the school room, and a
time at which they are given in
struction that is of infinite value to
them in the performance of their
duties.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

For books of ali kinds, for drugs
of all kinds, for brushes ofall kinds,
for pocket books of many kinds, for
tablets of many kinds, for perfum-
cry of many kinds, for wall paper,
for syringes of all kinds, for lamps
of all kinds, for any thing that
ought to be kept in a hrst-class
drug store go to Mercers Drug &
Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

The pool and billiard room, at
George Enterline's Hotel, was re-
opened Wednesday evening. The
tables have all been re-cushioned
and placed in frst-class condition.
The floor has been covered with
new mating, and presents very
inviting appearance. For those
who enjoy a social game of billiard:
or pool, this is an ideal place.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

Any subscribers who desire some
Gamma bulbs, and will send us their
names and addresses now, can get
the bulbs in the spring, as they are
safely housed for the winter. If.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30
Wanted T!

We want 500 new subscribers to the
COLUMBIAN this fall, and as special
;nducement will include the Farm
Journal from now until Jan I, 1904
free.
Or the New York Thrice week
HorM for three months free.
Or the COLUMBIAN and U0r(d one
year for $3.50. tt
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

The Till family gave good salts
faction to large audience i'll the
Presbyterian church Thursday
evening. The Music produced from
the rocks, and various other con-
trivances was pleasing to the ear,
and the recitations and vocal solos
were loudly applauded.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

1t required seventeen men to
catch two calves on the farm OF
Jasper Poust, in Orange township,
one day last week. They were
placed in a piece fenced in wood
land early in the summer, and the
continued separation from the other
stock has caused them to become
wild.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

Miss Carrie Treon, a student at
the Normal School. while engaged
in gymnastic exercises one day last
week sprained her ankle. The
injury was quite serious and the
young lady went to her home at
Mt. Carmel. Her complete re-
covery will require several weeks.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

Ben. H. Vannatta resigned his
position as pen maker at the Paul
+. Writ pen factory on Thursday,
to accept the management of a
store for his brother-in-law, James
w. Lewis, at Canister, Blair county
He has been in the employ Of Mr..
Writ for number of years. The
vacancy at the factory has been fill
ed by Frank Rupert.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

Clergymen are interested in the
fact that under new ruling of the
general passenger agents associa-
ton, new style Of certificate is to
be prepared for them. 1t will cost
81 and will entitle them to half rate
fares over 81 railroads OF the Uni
ted States.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

II. Mont. Smiths business card
appears among the professional
cards on the seventh page. He is
we'll fitted for the legal profession,
being college graduate anda grad
uate of Ann Arbor law school.
His office is in the Writ building,
over Alexander Bros. & Co.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

The following letters are held at
the Bloomsbury, Pa, postoffice, and
will be sent to the dead letter Office
Dec. I2, 1899. Persons calling for
these letters will please say "that they
were advertised Nov. 80, 1899:
Mr.. Harry Broat, Miss Eva Con-
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

The marriage of Miss Nell Mon
roe to Mr.. +. l.. Williams, of
Brooklyn, will take place at the
home of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. w. M. Monroe, at Ru-
pert, to-day. A number of the
brides friends in this town will at
tend.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

A miniature trolley track and car
in J. Wesley Meyers show window
attracts the attention of nearly
everybody who passes his store.
The car is sent around the track at
a livelv gait by means Of all electric
battery.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

Thanksgiving services will be
held at St. Paul's Church to-day at
half-past ten o'clock. The offertory
anthem will be " Make a Joyful
Noise" by c. Simper.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

Everybody is invited to a hot
supper to be served by the Y. P. S.
c. +. of the Presbyterian church in
the new home of the Y. M. c. A.
on Market street, next Tuesday
evening, December 5th.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

Robert S, Mercur, of Centralia,
has been advanced by Governor
Stone, from second to first lieuten-
ant with the position of battalion
adiutant in the 9th regiment.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

Beautiful is a good word to des-
cribe the kind of weather we have
been having of late. If farmers
cannot get their work in shape this
fall, they can never do so.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

An infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Andes, of Buck Horn, died on
Thursday last and was buried on
Saturday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

1t is rumored that the Choral
Society of the Y. NJ. c. A. is con-
templating rendering the Cantatta,
David the Shepherd Boy" i'll the
near future.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

Teachers, in attendance at the
Institute, this week, will do we'll
to visit l.. E. Whary's China Ba-
zaar. Words are inadequate to de-
scribe the beauty of his stock.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

The Sheriff sold two properties at
the Court House Saturday alter
noon. The Wesley Ruckle prop
erty in Espy was purchased by J.
B. Robson, for SIS, and the M. G..
Woodward paoperty on East street
was sold for $1,000, William Chris
man, Esq, being the buyer.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

J. L. Roys has received a large
line of solid. genuine Ebony toilet
articles. The prices are remarkably
low for the quality and beauty Of
these goods,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

A two-horse wagon load of nice
big turkeys found a ready sale at
10 cents pound on our streets
Monday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

Voting machines in Pennsyl-
vania? Not much. We've got one
now, and the voters are trying to
get rid of it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

A Union Cottage Prayer Meeting
will be held Friday evening, De-
cember |, at 1880 o'clock, at tine res
idence of Lafayette Greasy, on East
Fifth St. Please come and bring a
friend
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

The Montour and Columbia Tel
ephone Company held a meeting at
Sunbury OH Friday, at which time
the capital stock Of the company
was INCREASED from SIS 1000 to $780,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

Geo. Anderson advertises confec-
tionery in this paper. Read his
announcement FROM week to week,
and see what he has to say.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

We go to press on Wednesday
this week so that all hands in the
Office can have time to enjoy their
Thanksgiving dinners.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

William II. Gilmore has opened
toy store in the building OH the
corner of Market street, recently
occupied as a fruit stand. He has
a large stock of toys, dolls, etc.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

A large line of open stock China
ware at l.. +. Whary's. Purchas-
ers can select as many pieces as
they wish. Four different designs.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

The post office was closed from 2
to 4 O'Clock p. m. on Saturday on
account of the funeral of Vice Presi-
dent Hobalt.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

l.. Il. Whary's stock of dinner
sets and fancy dishes is equal to
that of any city, and his prices,
considering the quality, are low.
A large line of beautiful souvenirs.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

Ask to see the new style Of visit
ing card at this Office. Can't be told
from an engraved card, and costs
less than half as much. If
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

We have just received an exten-
sive line of 1900 calendars for which
we will take orders and print at
reasonable prices. Call in and see
samples.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

An Xmas gift selected from J. T..
Roys' store is the most beautiful
the most lasting and the most ac.
Ceptable.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

The regular December term Of
Court will begin on Monday, De-
cember 4th.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

"Seeing is believing" You
can see what Hoods Sarsaparilla
has done for others, and must be-
lieve it will do the SAME fer you,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

Our merchants are getting their
stock arranged for the holiday
boom.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

L. L. Whary is showing large
and beautiful line Of French and
German Chinaware.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

Our puzzle department is omitted
this week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30

Legal advertisements on page 7.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-30
THE COLUMBIAN.
BLOOMSBURY, FA.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 40, 1900.

Entered at the Post once at bloomsbury, Pa.
~ second class matter, March /, 1883.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-25

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, December "a
Apropos of the reports put into circu-
lation at the time of the death of Major
John A. Logan, killed in action in the
Philippines, the following letter, receiv-
ed to-day by l.. S. Leiberman, from his
son, DR.. B. Albert Leiberman, major
and surgeon of the Thirty third United
States Infantry major Logan's regi-
menD, effectually disproves the state
ment that Major Logan was shot by his
own men.
SAN FABIAN, Luzon, November II,
1S99.-As wrote day before yesterday
that we were to attack a town, l will
now tell you that we did. and although
we whipped them the cost
was severe, the killed includ-
ing Major Logan. We left
here at a. m. and marched about two
or three miles, when We run into the
enemy, who were in houses, rice fields
and tops of trees along the road, and en-
trenchments without end. Corporal
Robinson, in the advance. was wound
ed by the first volley. Major Logan, in
passing him, stopped and asked him if
he had a first aid package, and was shot
through the head just above the
temples. was only a short distance
behind, and I called to my acting hos
pital steward, MERCER, and we went for
ward to him. I took Major Logan's
head and MERCER his feet, so as to move
him, when poor MERCER was shot
through the heart from a tree under
which Major Logan was. l looked up
and saw the fellow about Is feet above
me, and drawing my revolver, I shot
him and he fell from the tree. Then,
right at that spot, several others were
killed or wounded, and | established my
dressing stand at that place. The
sharpshooters in the tree tops made
things very lively for us until detail
of men cleaned out the tree tops. One
hundred and fifty natives were killed
and fifty prisoners and about 200 guns
captured. The road was something ter
rible, as it had been raining. The rice
fields were like lakes, the streams were
greatly swollen and the bridges de-
stroyed, so that we had to ford or swim
all of them. The natives all had
Mausers, and they knew how to handle
them. The battle lasted about three
and half hours. Gen. Wheaton to-day
sent us a letter of congratulation on
our victory, the biggest one since the
war started"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-25
W MONDAY. DECEMBER

years of the jubilee every twenty-five
years. The last celebration of the open
ing of the Porto Santa was in 1925. The
great central entrance to the doors IS
closed by the bronze doors erected by
Eugene w. in 1445. These doors are
only opened on the occasion of the en-
trance of a new Pope. but three weeks
ago they were opened to admit new
statue of ST. Peter.
The ceremony of the opening OF the
Porto Santa directs that special in
diligence be granted to all persons who
pass through the doorway during the
interim it is open. Thousands of pill
grims will go to Rome this week from
many countries to pass through the
doorway.
The ceremony is also observed in
New York at the Church of st. Francis
Xavier, in West Sixteenth street. A
father of the church is delegated to re-
present the Pope, and performs the cere-
mony of knocking down the door with
a silver mace.
Pope Boniface VIII. instituted the
custom of breaking down the door of
the basilica, and directed that the Gus
tom be repeated at the beginning of the
century in perpetuity.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-25
ISSUED BY GENERAL GATACRE,
DIRECTED TOWARDS THE
CAPE COLONY DUTCH.
EVERY MALE OVER 10 YEARS
MUST REMOVE TWELVE MILES
FROM POSTS OR GO INTO
CAMP
In Proximity to Some Military
Camp where the Prisoners Muse
Provide for Their own Needs.
General Lord Kitchener has
eraI News of the War.

CAPE TOWN, Monday, December Is.
Gen. Gatacre, in order to check in
surrection among the Dutch colonists
and TO prevent disaffected persons Civ
ing information or other assistance TO
the Beers, has issued a modified re-
concentrate order. BY its terms all
males over twelve years of age, OF
whatever nationality, residing outside
of towns or villages but within a radius
OF twelve miles of military camps now
established or hereafter to be estab-
lished north of Sterkstroom are requir-
ed Immediately to vacate their places
of residence and either remove to some
place outside the twelve mile radius or
to form a camp in close proximity to
the nearest military camp-the spot to
be selected by the officer commanding
where they must reside until further
notice, providing for their own needs.
All persons found within the radius
without passes will be arrested.
Advices from Colesburg assert that
not many colonial Dutch have Joined
the Beers in that district.
Certain residents of Malmesbury cell
ebrated Gen. Gatacre's repulse at
Stormberg by a dinner.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-25

LANCASTER, Pa, December PA
movement has been started among the
members of the National Association Of
Spanish-American War Veterans to raise
a monument in honor of the late Major
General Henry W. Lawton. A number Of
prominent soldiers throughout the country
have interested themselves in the move
ment and a fund is about to be started
under the auspices of the National Asso-
citation of Spanish-American War Veterans
to be known as the Henry w. Lawton
Memorial Fund
Gen. Willis ]. Rulings, of Pennsylvania,
the commander-in-chief; Col. Edwin W.
Hine, of New Jersey. the quartermaster
general and w. c. Liller, of Lancaster,
the adjutant general OF the association
are mentioned as president, treasurer and
secretary respectively Of the movement
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-25

The opening of the Porto Santa, or
Holy Door, is one of the most impress
sive ceremonies of the end of the CEN
fury in Rome. Particular interest was
added to the event yesterday by the de-
termination OF the Pope to personally
conduct it.
The opening of the door took place
at noon. The basilica of st. Peters
was closed to the public, only the por-
tico remaining at the disposal of the
Papal court and few privileged per-
sons.
The Holy Door has been sawed
through on the inside and placed in an
iron and wooden clamp. The ceremony
requires that the Pope strike the door
with a golden mallet and then return
to his throne.
The door is then lowered by means
of pulley and carried away, TO be
preserved until the end Of the year.
The Porto Santa Is one OF the five
doors of St Peter. There is a cross
upon it. and It is only opened in the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-25
Destructive Prairie Fire.

ABERDEEN, S. D., December "a
During a high northwest wind, a
prairie fire that started east of Eureka
has swept over the country causing
great destruction of hay and grass on
the ranges. Many farmers. it is
thought, have been entirely burned out.
The fire was the most extensive for
years, embracing a tract several miles
wide and five miles long. Great anx-
iety is felt for the safety of people in
the path of the fire.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-25
TRANSVAAL WAR
VIII Be Potent Factor i'm the
Silver Cause.


Silver Cause.
CHICAGO, December 24.-"If the
war in the Transvaal continues for
two or three months longer, the cause
of silver will have been won,' said
former United States Senator Dubois,
of Idaho, one of the Silver Republic
can leaders, who was in Chicago to-
day.
1.-THE short time it has been in pro-
gress," continued Mr.. Dubois, ''has fur
nished proof of the contentious of the
friends of silver that there is not
enough gold in the world to form the
basis of the worlds money, and If the
war continues the length Of time |
have indicated, the truth of this will
have become too apparent for success
full contravention.
81 believe the Transvaal war will be
a mighty influence in the campaign of
next year in this country, and that The
object lesson will convince the people
of this country that it is not safe to
place on gold the entire burden of the
monetary volume of the world.
'Tt may be interesting to observe
that the panic in New York was sim
ultaneous with the passage of the
House gold standard bill. Now, if a
panic had followed the passage of a
silver free coinage bill, the wise men
and the press of the land would have
attributed it to the passage of the
bill"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-25
PROMISES A QUIET CHRISTMAS

The Beers Extending Tbeir Lines
at, Modder Rivera Plea for More
Troops.
LONDON, December %, 4:3o a. NJ
The war office has received cable
gram from Cen ForestierIWalker, dat
ed Cape Town yesterday saying:
"Have no further news Of the general
situation"
1t may almost be safely predicted
that nothing viii occur to-day. A truce,
either formal or informal, is being kept
for the observance of Christmas by the
opposing forces.
The Duke of Connaught has again
pressed to be allowed to go to the front
but the government declined to give
its assent. Then waving consideration
of rank, he offered his services to Lord
Roberts in any capacity as a staff Off
Ger. Lord Roberts consented, but the
government again declined.
The morning Posts correspondent at
Chieveley, telegraphing on Monday, De-
cember 18th, and confirming intelli-
gence already cabled, says:
"At dawn to-day the column struck
camp and formed a new one, three
miles to the south, owing to the search
ty of water"
A dispatch from Modder River,
dated December 18th. says:
''The Beers continue extending their
trenches. They now have nearly TWEEN
ty miles of entrenched works due north
of the British camp, which also is in
an admirable position for defense, as
the surrounding country is perfectly
level. The Beers, moreover, are COM
PEELED to keep force, estimated at
10000, in order to contain the British
column. A large number of Lord
Methuen's wounded have recovered and
are ready to resume their places in the
ranks"
A dispatch to the Daily News from
gModder River, dated December 18th,
says:
I'VE are now waiting until England
shall have realized the actual facts.
1t has to be admitted that, man for
man, we have found ourselves pretty
well matched, but the Beers have al
ways the choice of positions.
Let England then become alive to
the need for further 100000 men.
Such a force will prove the truest
economy in both blood and treasure"
Among minor news items, 1t is an
nounced that Col. MacKinnon has been
appointed to command the city Of
London imperial volunteers. The Six
teenth Lancers have been ordered to
proceed from Bombay to the Cape To
meet the pressing need of cavalry.
The Canadian, Col. Russard, has been
appointed to Gen. French's staff.
1t is rumored that the Free State is
about to move the seat Of government
from Bloemfontein to Winburg, the
former being indefensible. DR.. Leyds,
who has again been interviewed, as
serts that the Beers have ample arms
and ammunition, declaring that they
have Mausers enough to give each
burgher two and an equal number or
Giartini-Henrys.
The morning papers are severely
criticising the fact that Gen. Sir
Charles Warren's Fifth division is be-
ing utilized to reinforce various points,
instead of being concentrated at one.