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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-17
Fatal Gasoline ExulOsiOu,

MOUNT GRETNA, Pa, Aug. TO-
The explosion of gasoline in n cottage
on the United Brethren camp meeting
ground here last evening caused the
death of Mrs. William Miller of Harris
burg. the destruction of IA cottages and
the injury of several others. Mrs. Mil
ler's daughter, Gertrude, was slightly
burned. 1t is believed that Mrs. Miller
placed on the stove bucket of gasoline,
mistaking the fluid for water. An ex-
plos.on followed, setting fire to her cloth
ing and the cottage. The woman was
rescued from the building, but died
shortly afterWard.
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PENSION REPORT.
The Annual Statement shows n
Marked Decrease.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-THE report
of Commissioner of Pensions Evans for
the fiscal year ended June 30 last shows
total disbursements of S13S.253, 1913, leav-
ing n balance of S1,S51 .1SS in the treas
ury out of the Sl4O,OOO,O0O appropriated.
The total number of pensioners on the
roll June 30 was 99l,510, decrease of
2,195. There were 4O901 names added
to the roll and 43. 1856 dropped. The re-
port shows the pension roll is decreasing.
OF those dropped 34,345 were because
of death and SSH because of remariiage,
minors attaining their majority, failure to
claim pension and other causes.
Under the general law there were LIP
claims filed and 1924 allowed. There
were 6.1S4 original widows claims filed
and 4.2l6 allowed.
The war with Spain brought Il total OF
1886 claims. of which nrmber but 29o
have been allowed.
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A Mig Collection Taken.

OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Me-, Aug.
14.-Ycstcrday was the most remarkable
day in the life of DIR. A. Il. Simpson of
New York, leader of the Christian AL
lance society. 1t was the closing of the
two weeks convention, and the annual
collection was taken. Both DIR. Simpson
and his assistants positively refuse to
state the amount received, but it is gem
orally understood that it is nearly if not
quite $12O,O00. The doctor also replied
to charges recently made to the effect
that he misused the money annually
collected by him. While his reply caused
no sensation, there was much talk by the
elders
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-17
A NInsinhnn Ennnl.

NEWBURG, \. Y, Aug. 15.-Some
bones of mastodon were unearthed
on the farm of Fred w. Schaefcr, three
miles from Newburg, while workmen
were digging a ditch through mari and
blue clay. The skull, with huge teeth, a
tusk feet long and 8 inches in dame
ter, a number of ribs and parts of verte-
brae have been uncovered. Workmen
will make further search. The bones
are in fair state of preservation. A
number of similar specimens have been
found in Orange county, the finest being
discovered near this same place in 1915.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-17

PORT ARTHUR. Tex, Aug. IA
Port Arthur is now Il seaport. The
steamship st. Oswold, decorated with
flags and streamers. entered the ship ca
nal at l o'clock yesterday and steamed
through at a speed of eight knots an
hour. She was royalty welcomed by al
most the entire population of the city.
For two years past assertions have been
freely made that the canal would never
be finished, that it was not practicable
and was only town site scheme. There
is much rejoicing at the completion of
the work
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-17

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.--Gold GER
tifcates paid out at the several sub
treasures up to the close of business yes
terday in exchange for gold coin amount
ed to S14,41S,o10. with San Francisco
and New Orleans yet to be heard from.
The amounts taken at the several sub
treasury cities are given as follows:
Washington, $993,910; Baltimore, ST.
S31, ,740; New York. SG,3SO,000; Phila-
delphia, S1,119950; Boston, $685., 900;
Cincinnati. S210,260; Chicago, 1,497,-
OlO; ST. Louis. 81 .G5l .OOO.
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Cremation by Liquid Air.

NYACK, n. Y, Aug. 1.-THE Nyack
Rural cemetery well known burial
ground mile and a half We Of Nyack,
has just been purchased by II. V. Prem
tias of New York, representing a large
S, Indicate of that city, including the Ste
phen Merritt Burial company. A crema-
tory is to be built on the ground, and liq-
uid air will be used in cremation. The
cemetery comprises % acres, and many
lots have previously been sold and IA
large number of interments hav been
made.
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SHOT FROM AMBUSH.
Counsel For Dreyfus Falls by
Assassin's Bullet.
THE WOUNDED MAN STILL LIVES.
The Trial of Drcyfus Proceeds De-
spite the Assnssin's Outrageous
Act-Cnsimir-Pcric Confronts
Mercier-A Cat and Dog Scene.

RENNES. Aug. 14.-Maitrc Labori
counsel FOR Drcytus, was waylaid by two
men nj an early hour this morning and
shot in the back. He is still alive.
NJ. Labori left his house alone for the
court Mt about q O'Clock this morning.
His residence is situated in the suburbs
of the town. about Il quarter of an hours
walk from the Lyccc, the route being
along solitary road beside the river
Viaine. He had reached u point half
way on his journey when two men, who
had evidently been lying in wait for him,
rushed out of a narrow lane, and one of
them fired n single shot from a revolver.
The murderers were only couple of
yards behind their victim, and the bullet
struck NJ. Labori in the back. The
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-17
DIOckasled by Ice.

ST. JOHNS. y. f., Aug. 16.-The
mail steamer Labrador, from Labrador,
which has just arrived here, reports that
the entire coast is blockaded with ice
foes from the northern extremity south
to the straits of Belle Isle. She reached
this port five days behind her usual time.
Such condition is unprecedented in the
history of the northern waters. 1t will
not only seriously injure the cod fishing
industry, but greatly increases the diff
cultes for ocean steamers making the
passage by way of the straits.
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MAUSERS FOR BOERS.
President Kruger Prepares For a
Conflict.

PRETORIA, Aug. 16.-The executive
council concluded its session at half past
II p. m. yesterday, when orders were is.
sued to the field comets to give out Mau.
ser rifles in exchange for Martini Henry
rifles. n great crowd gathered to receive
the arms.
The possibility of war with Great
Britain is about the only subject dis
cuss.i, anil it is generally felt the burgh.
ers saould he considered before extreme
measures are adopted.
The Transvaal government is pur-
chasing all the mules possible, paying as
high MS E20 for each animal.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-17

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-The con
tributions to the Dewey home so far
amount to S1S,5oO. Encouraging reports
are arriving Mt the department from sew
eral cities where popular subscriptions
have been opened, and it is expected that
the fund will he materially increased be-
fore the admirals arrival.
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Russian Famine Serious.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-THE state
department has received report from
Consul Heenan. at Odessa, stating that
the failure Of the crops in many of the
provinces of European Russia is much
more serious affair than is generally ad-
mitted. Energetic steps have just been
taken to meet the situation. The famine
districts are divided up, and government
aid is being given according to the ex-
tent of the failure in the several dis
tricts
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-17

WALTHAM, Mass, Aug. 16.-At the
grand circuit meet of the National Cy-
cling association here yesterday Tom
Linton broke the worlds record in %
mile motor paced race by four-fifths Of n
second. Time, 42:41 1-5. He continued
for GO minute run, covering "a miles
and 1888 yards, breaking the worlds $
record, made by Yaylor. by 40 Yards.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-17
Carloads of Coin.

the largest shipments of coin ever made
to this city is arriving here in carload
lots. The amount is $5,O00,0OO, and il
was sent from the Carson mint to the
United States subtreasury to be stored.
The money was placed in 5000 bags con-
tanning $1,000 each and was shipped in
care of Wells, Fargo & Co.'S express.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-17
Killed by Tire ENpIOslOn.

MUNCIE, Ind, Aug l5.-Enile Swar-
beau was riding II bicycle on the street
yesterday morning, when the pneumatic
tire on the rear wheel exploded, throw
ing the rider several feet into the air.
He was dashed to thu sidewalk and
rendered unconscious, \ physician was
summoned, and the rider was found to
be in Il dying condition. The report of
the explosion was heard for great dis
tance
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-17
Tidal Wave ut valparaiso.

VALPARAISO, Chile, Aug. 10. "A
tidal wave burst into the bay Tuesday
evening tearing down the embankment
and sweeping off number Of cars, loco
motives and tons of merchandise. The
loss Is estimated at 81 100000.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-17

ALBANY, Aug. 16.-With yesterday
the open season for deer began and will
continue until Nov. Il. Deer are report
ed to be more plentiful this season than
in the past % years. 1t is estimated that
there are between 25,O0O and 10000 in
the Adirondacks. The state authorities
anticipate that large number will be
slaughtered during the first days of the
season, because the deer are tame and
will not be shy of the hunters.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-17
Large Order For Steel Cars.

PITTSBURG, Aug. 12.-It is an
nounced that the Pressed Steel Car COM
pany has just received orders for $500
cars, Of 100000 pounds capacity each,
from the Erie railroad, Western New
York and Pennsylvania railroad and the
Buffalo. Rochester and Pittsburg rail
road. The contract price of the orders
aggregates $2,750,O0O.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-17
Lafayette Monument Fund.

NEW YORK, Aug. n.-Robert j..
Thompson, secretary of the Lafayette
memorial committee of the United States
commission to the Paris exposition. says
that all the contributions of the school
children of this country toward the erec-
ton of monument in Paris in 1900
have been received, and they amount to
S11 1Go4
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SPRINGFIELD, Ills, Aug. 15.-Mrs.
Francis j. Wallace, only remaining sis
ter of Mrs. Abraham Lincoln, died here
yesterday, aged 81 years. Two sons, Will
liam and Edward, and one daughter,
Mrs. Mary Wallace Baker, wife of Major
John f. Baker of the regular army, sur
yiyc her
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-17

CAPE TOWN, Aug. 16.--No reply has
been received from the Transvaal gov
ernment on the subject of the latest
British proposals for peaccnblc settle
mcnt Of the question in dispute.
A dispatch from Pretoria says the re-
ply, when sent. will be disappointing
and that it is feared the result will be
the breaking off of negotiations. Great
anxiety prevails ut the capital of the
Transvaal.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-17
Damage by the TcNns Floods.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-Mr. f..
$. Holmes, Jr.. an expert of the statis-
teal bureau of the department of agri-
culture. has just completed a report to
Chief Statistician Hyde of that depart
ment. embodying the results of n tour of
the flood devastated region of Texas and
making careful estimate of the dam
age done, the aggregate of which he
places at S7,114.0O0.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-17
A Change of Commanders.

LONDON, Aug. 18.-Major General
Sir William Francis Butler, who, it was
announced Monday in dispatch from
Cape Town, would be relieved as com
mandcr of the British troops in South
Africa as result of his alleged Boer
sympathies, has been recalled and Sir
Frederick Walker has been appointed to
replace him.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-17
Leg Cut on by Redhot Wire.

TRENTON, Aug. 16.-Joseph Moody,
an employee at the Roebling Wire works,
had his leg taken off at the knee yester-
day afternoon by coil of redhot wire
that he was rolling. Moody at the same
time was thrown against the revolving
machinery and had his other leg badly
bruised. He was taken to the Mercer
hocnital
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-17
A Stay For Mrs. Botkin.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 15.-Judge
Cook has granted ID days further stay of
execution TO Mrs. Cordelia Botkin, the
convicted murderess OF Mrs. John Il.
Dunning The bill of exceptions in the
case has been filed, but not yet settled.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-17
Dewey mt LeEhOrn.

LEGHORN, Italy, Aug 14.-The
United States cruiser Olympia arrived
here at noon yesterday from Naples and
was received with salutes and cordial
welcome. The commander of the Italian
cruiser Tripoli and the captain of the
port both visited Admiral Dewey on
hnn nrI
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-17
OIympia's Chaplain to Wed.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Aug. TO-
Chaplain j. B. Frasier Of Admiral Dew
ey's flagship Olympia has arrived here
from Manila by way of San Francisco on
80 days leave of absence. On Aug. %
he will wed Miss Elsie Cook of South
Pittsburg, Tenn.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-17

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 10.-A special
TO The Times from Duluth says: Thirty
two lumber vessels were loaded in Duluth
harbor the past few days, and the weeks
shipments will be the greatest on record.
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FinInnders Looking For a Home

ST. JOHNS, n. f., Aug. 10.-A depu-
tation of Finlanders is here inspecting
the country with view to arranging for
the immigration of thousands of Finland
ers who are emigrating because of the
tyranny of the Russian government.
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DENVER. Aug. 1.-two police Off
GERS were killed here at ! o'clock yester-
day morning by recruit belonging to
Company l., Thirty-fourth volunteer in
fantry, now stationed at Fort Logan.
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Foot and Mouth Disease In Egypt.

ALEXANDRIA, Aug. 16.-All OF
Egypt is infected with the foot and
mouth disease. There have been 1927
cases reported since July lS.
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OPORTO, Aug. 16.-Since the out
break of the plague here there have been
20 cases and IL deaths from the disease,
New-York tribune., 1899-02-14
M.SIC.
NM. ALBERs AND JANCEY


NJ Henri Albers. OF Mr.. Grau's opera company. and
VI. Leon Jancey announced being OF the Odeon
Theatre. Paris gave entertainment described as
q musical and dramatic morning" yesterday IN
the Astor Gallery Of the Waldorf-Astora. There
were several people present. mostly women VINO
braved the fury OF :he elements 10 ascertain what
the novel form OF entertainment was. Whether
they felt repaid may be matter OF some doubt
The chief element OF the performance was some
thing entitled Broken Heart" and called quar-
tetto sentimental" by Roger Miles and Jules Bou-
val Il proved TO he a monologue with muSlcal
accompaniment-Tha IS better known as melo-
drama. in usage OF that word not now more widely
current the form OF art II denotes. It's slsnh
cance was somewhat extended. however. in that the
music accompanying and intended 70 Illustrate the
spoken word played upon the vioin. the cello
and the oboe separately and together, with piano
forte part added and sung by two voices (or was 10
be. one OF them. though announced. was not heard
and NJ. Aibers sang for 0oth). These represented
in the composers intention, several OF the deas re-
curing IN the poem. L IS conceivable that interest
Ing results might be obtained from this plan, as
they have been in other meodramas. but Messrs
Niles and Bouyal have no, been str.kins.y success
sul TIE music is sadly lacking in suSgestiveness
and originality. and though NJ Jancey rec.ted the
lines with expressiveness and sorority, tie whole
performance. partly perhaps, because Of the gem
orally huddled effect of the people concerned on
d!mlnutive platform. behind obvious screens. had
little of the poetic atmosphere that 1t might have
had under more suitable surroundings.
more interesting portion OF The entertainment
was NJ Albers's singing OF songs before and after
the 'Rroken Heart" They were in French. with
the exception OF one hat ne sang in English with
an excellent pronunciation. NJ. Albers has shown
himself at the opera 20 be good singer with
good voice and Intelligence. These qualities ought
to have been used % better advantage than they
were Yesterday, however because the music that re
sang though the whole well sung, was not inter-
esting o. itself He would be heard with much
Measure and profit in songs OF q higher value.
New-York tribune., 1899-02-14

under the sun. in the midst Of Gods people and in
nominate Il.
STATE SENATOR WHITES TOAST.
The Republican Party" was State Senator
Horace Whites toast He said in part
When the Republican party was formed many
supposed that 1t had but a temporary mission
and that slavery had been curbed or
twenty years after the Civil War there were
those who declared that the Republican party
conservative and permanent elements Of the coun-
Try, and must 90 the way OF other organizations
ana % Impulses OF the people It was never more nor,
responsibilities than We see II now, with the gar
was nothing seniie In its bearing three years ago
when b called 20 contend for an honest cur
rency, there no sign Of decay In the blows y
dealt FOR the financial honor OF the natloh. And
when the time had come f0r Americans 10 throttle
bleness marked the policy OF the Republican party
The Union is now plOughing a new and untried
way borne along by powerful currents Vnlie
dismal voices declare thar it must beat pack TO
tho shoals ot imperialism. Is there nOtnins III
sion tha; can be Of service now? Is II possible
that the National wisdom, illustrated In the
Adams Polk and Seward. expansonists all, has
failed? believe that the same ability 10 gIappit
people: that where energy and courage remain,
prudence and capacity also continue; furtnermore
tion OF this ability. Yea, / Will assert that the
progressive Instinct. the genius for anairs, the
power 20 grasp an emerg rgency, which have dis
t.nsu.shed Americans from the beginning o: their
political OK stcuce have their most cOngendl ABODE
In the party ot Lincoln Blaine and Mckinley
The history O' the Republican party is written
all over with glory. Wherever the sentiment o.
liberty has won access 10 the hearts OF men IN
thraldom its name Is known and revered. The
men who have led Il through dark and uncertain
DAYS from victory 10 victory-Lincoln, Grant
Seward Sumner Blaine. Conkling Mckinley
their names are household words wherever the
annals % a mighty race have penetrated. The
Republican party made the country nee and has
American soil II has carried liberty 10 other
lands i was never more aggressive than u IS
az the present hour: confident OF
its mission: never represented better the eNuler-
ant strength the lndomitable courage, OF the
American people
New-York tribune., 1899-02-14
DIED.

GARDNER-On Saturday February II. 1909 at Long
wood. Mass. Harrison Gardner. -. . <,.,.s..
Funeral HE late residence. Kent ana cocnss
ter sts Longwood. Tuo dag. lsih inst at IL m
HAwI.EY-on Friday i0th inst, At the Hotel Bueking-
ham after short Illness Henry T. ha"ley IN "e
F9rerai services a. 81 Thomass Church 5th-svs and
53d-st-. Tuesday. February u. a. 10 a. m
MARCH-At his residence No. II East sist-''. Pet" D.
March. Of this city.
Funeral services and in,erment at Norfolk. Va
MEAD-On Monday. February i3. 1888. George W M'sz'
runera. from his a,e residence 10 20 Monroe Piaos.
Brooklyn Wednesday February u. az O'clock
Burial a. convenience % family.
Funerai services viii be he'd her residence. No
iG az O'Clock IA The Afternoon.
sMITH-suddenly on February H. 1890. a, her rest
deace. 80. I!3 Macon-sf. BROOKLYN Emma p smith,
from her residence Wefnesda'. FEBRUARY ID
Friends and relatives invited
sMTnon M2Haay sT95sao %.,, e. n. .s. rs.s'ni. Mar.
Ann widow OF Thomas T.. Smith. ia the SON year OF
Funeral service. WI take place ., The FIN FIJI Av.nss venus
Presbyterian Church. corner 55h-st 90 FRIDAY morn
ing. 18th inst. az 10 O'Clock
sPINNING-Mary. widow q Edward Spinning
Funeral postponed from TUESDAY Fenraary H. 70 fh'S
Services On arrival Of 1910 train from New York
Carriages viii be- 10 waiting Brck Church sioton'
on February = sSs Sary Beach Tousey. daughter Of
Fqns . g ak Pa ag w 5s s srs q Tr'7Sss. wsa.
Intermeat 81 NegtoHn Com.
vOII.MER-A, Barmen. GERMANY. February 0. Henry
Nomer. OF this cty, IN his 3-i year
Harlem Railroad % mnuies ride from ne Grand CenthS
Depot Ofice. lG Eas' i---s,
New-York tribune., 1899-02-14
Special Notices

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a. ~.
TONIGHT AT = O'CLOCK
AT CHICK ERISG HALL.
THOMAS u. CLARKE'S FAMOUS
ART COLLECTION.
THE PAINTINGS WILL BE SOLD At
CHICKERING HALL.
fAdrnission Free. no Reserved Seats.
This TUESDAY. "Wednesday. Thursdsy
and Friday Evenings at o'clock.
and the sale of the Objects of Art will
take place
TO MORROW OvEDNEsDAY). THURSDAY. FRIDAY
AND SATURDAY AFTERNOONS At
2.3o O'CLOCK Al THE
AMERICAN ART GALLERIEs.
MADISON SQUARE. SOUTH. NEW YORK.
Where the entire collection will be
On Exhibition To-day from
3 UNTIL Il O'CLOCK.
THOMAS Z KIRBY AUCTToNEER.
AMERICAN ART ASSOCIATION. MANAGERS.
EAST I'D ST. MADISON SQUARE SOUTH