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The Columbus journal., 1899-04-12
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It has long been given that one of the
meteoric paths becomes moro active ev-
cry thirty.,hree years. The return Ol
what is called the November meteors il
given for 1899. or thu year 1000.
1t is q good time now to note the loca
tiOn OF this meteoric path, a. in Novem.
Der the position does not rise until after
midnight and can not be 90 we'll seen
The position is in the constellation Leo
or Lion, and can now be seen in the
evening sky in the east, and south from
the Big Dipper. The cluster is known
as the Sickle.
The form is that Of an old style sickle
with large star-Regulus-at the end
of the handle, and a circle of stars. The
meteoric path from which the stars shoot
is at the center of the circle of stars
forming the sickle.
In 1893 the shoot of meteors was 60
great that it produced CONSERVATION.
Many thought the ''crack of doom" had
come. There was not the usual display
in 1856, thought to have occurred before
the position arose to our view, but prob
ably seen in parts Of Asia. I saw me-
teors shoot from this point in the sky
for 1898, and they often are to be seen,
and are to be expected.
Great changes do occur at times. And
l deem it a mistake to not be aware OF
coming changes. In the year 1000 much
ado was made in expectation Of the
coming OF the millennium or 'crack OF
DOOM" and numbers resigned them
selves to fate.
The period came from the expression
"a day is as thousand years" when the
words "a thousand years" means an
equivalent to the words in use as period,
age, epoch, cycle, era, etc., or a change
from one to another OF the seven ages.
In the Greek myth Phebus drove the
chariot Of the sun, drawn by three
horses, representing the three light ages,
while in the HindOO myth the chariot of
the sun was drawn by seven horses.
As divisions of the great world year in
which our solar system performed q rev.
Olution around the heavens, the time was
given in the Chaldean record as per-
formed in 36,354 years, and called the
Great Saros, given in round numbers as
5000 years. Though made to be 36
years in the reduction that became very
prevalent. In the Vedas and in the
Avesta or Zend-Avests, the time Of crea-
ton was given as twice 36 or in Y years,
or in the time of two Great Saros. Or,
more likely, the record was comprised in
two rounds Of the great world-year. No
good can arise in suppression OF known
facts, but our 1000 can not comprise the
one-seventh OF Great SarOs.
E. j. Couch.
The Columbus journal., 1899-04-12

JAMES SAxToN, father Of Mrs. McKin-
ley, wife of the president, when he sold
q 26O-acre tract of land over thirty years
ago in the vicinity of the SciO (Ohio) oil
field, reserved the mineral and under.
the-surface rights. Mr.. Saxton's heirs
did not know of this until informed OF
it by man who wanted to lease it, and
looked up the abstract. A contract was
made with the Saxton heirs to sink a
test we'll, and if oil is found to operate it
under royalties to the heirs.
The Columbus journal., 1899-04-12

SAN JUAN. Porto Rico. April lO.-Sec-
retary of War Alger, with his party,
left yesterday by the transport Ingalls,,
proceeding direct to New York. where
he should arrive on Friday. During
his stay here he received many petitions
from Municipalities asking financial
help and relief from excessive taxation.
The administration of General Guy v.
Henry. as the governor of the island. is
understood to be entirely satisfactory to
the secretary of war, who entirely ap.
proves his pt Icy.
The Columbus journal., 1899-04-12

Mr.. ROBERTS of Utah may lose his
seat in congress after all. 1t is said
that one time he was convicted of big
amy under the Edmunds law, and was
never pardoned; that under that law he
forfeited his right to the franchise, and
consequently his right to hold an Office
at the gift of the state.
The Columbus journal., 1899-04-12
Hobart Stili Seriously IN.

WASHINGTON, April 1O.-Vice Presi-
dent Hobart was slightly better yester.
day. but is not yet out of bed. He is
slowly gaining strength through his
constant rest and succeeds in gaining
considerable sleep. His progress, how.
ever, it is admitted, is not as rapid as
had been hoped for and he continues
very seriously i'll.
The Columbus journal., 1899-04-12

Mothers! Beware OF those secret
robbers Of your baby's quiet and health.
Those sleepless nights and long hours
Of tiresome vigil are caused by those
terrible enemies Of childhood-worms.
Destroy and remove them with WHITES
CREAM VERMIFCGE. Price 25 cts.
DR.. A. Heintz and Pollock 4 Co.
The Columbus journal., 1899-04-12

Ex-UNITED STATES SENATOR TABOR of
Colorado is reported lying at the point
of death at Denver. His physicians
have decided that an operation would
be fatal, and that his chances for re-
covery are better without it. He is at
present postmaster of Denver.
The Columbus journal., 1899-04-12
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WANTED.

Seventy five men and families to go to
Fresno county, California. Employment
at good wages given at once, and an
opportunity to get a home at a very
small expense. Splendid climate; good
land under irrigation at a very low price.
For information call on
DIR. T. r. CLARK.
tf Columbus, Nebr.
The Columbus journal., 1899-04-12
Testimony Against Dreyfus.

PARIS. April lO.-Contiruing its pub
hcation of the evidence given before the
court Of cessation in the Dreyfus case,
the Figaro gives the depositions of Gen.
eral Zurlinden, military governor of
Paris. and General Chanoine, former
minister of war, affirming the culpabil-
ity of Dreyfus.
The Columbus journal., 1899-04-12

JUSTICE STEPHEN j. FIELD of the Uni
ted States supreme court, retired, died
at his home in Washington City Sunday,
OF kidney complications. He was born
in Connecticut November 4, 1916. He
was appointed associate justice of the
supreme court by President Lincoln, in
1863, and held the position until his
retirement, December l, 1897, his term
being the longest in the history of that
tribunal, surprising that of Chief JUS
tice Marshall by few months.
The Columbus journal., 1899-04-12

A DAUGHTER Of Captain ID. e. Elliott
OF the Twentieth Kansas regiment, who
was killed at Manila recently, was elect
ed city clerk at Coffeyville, Kansas, last
week, without opposition.
The Columbus journal., 1899-04-12

April 5, General Otis cabled the war
department that the transport Sherman
had left Manila with 100 wounded SOL
diers, which included all that were able
to be sent home at that time.
The Columbus journal., 1899-04-12
ASTORIA.
Beans ths A1M Kind You Have Always Bought
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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 a 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 ticket over the
Chicago, Council Bluffs & Omaha Short
Line of the Chicago, Milwaukee Il st
Paul Railway, you will he 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 Columbus journal., 1899-04-12
FRONTIER FASHION.
LAYTON GOES WITH AN EXPEDITION
CAPTURE SANTA CRUZ.

Entire County South OF Lake 10 to He
Swept Before tho Party Returns-Tugs
Tow FiotiIla Of Twenty Canoes-Addi-
tion.l Casualty List From General Otis.
MANILA. April 1O.-The expedition Of
1900 men under Major General Henry
w. Lawton. which started Saturday
night with the intention Of crossing
Laguna de Bay, capturing the town of
Santa Cruz, on the eastern shore Of the
lake, and then sweeping the country to
the south, consists Of 200 picked sharp
shooters, chosen from the various regi-
ments, Hawthorne's mountain battery,
Gales squadron, three troops of the
Fourth cavalry, unmounted, with two
battalions of tho Fourteenth infantry,
Linck's battalion of the First Idaho in
fantry and Fraino's of the First North
Dakota infantry, under General King.
The flotilla Of 20 canoes, towed by tugs
and conveyed by the gunboats Laguna
de Bay. Oeste and Rapidan, and pre-.
ceded by the launch containing General
Lawton and General King, started
from San Pedro Macati, on the River
Pasig. moving toward the lake just as
evening was setting in. It was truly
picturesque scene. The men were all
in high spirits and carried rations for
10 days, with the Gghtest marching
equipment.
Santa Cruz Sunday morning at day
break. to capture or destroy any rebel
gunboats or shipping, to take the town
and then to soour the country to the
south Of the lake, district not yet ex-
plored by the Americans. The tactics
will be those of old time frontier fighting
and it Is probable that the command
will be divided into squads Of IL, under
non-commissioned officers.
The withdrawal of the IS companies
constituting tho expeditionary force
made q gap in the line from the beach
to Cuhculi, which was subsequently
filed by the Fourth regular infantry.
The rebels on the extreme right had
evidently been informed of the with
drawA Of the troops and they attempted
to sneak through after nightfall, but
they met with warm reception and
fell back in disorder, leaving the line
still intact.
Santa Cruz is apparently an opening
wedge for tho country beyond. From
it lead highways in all directions. to
Manila BY going around the shores Of
Bay Lagoon. and to the important point
Of Batangas, capital Of . well advanced
province, Tayabas, whose capital city
il located 81 miles from Manila. Gen.
eral LAwton, however, may not con-
template any material advance beyond
Santa Cruz ut this time. - the region
to the south Is very broken country,
covered with mountains, and the rainy
season il coming on 20 that his purpose
may be merely to gain IN advantageous
petition for the future.
Addifioaal List q Casualties.
WASHINGTON, April 10.-The follow
ing cablegFam from General Otis at Ha-
Mia was received BY the war depart
ment:
MANILA. April Casnaltiesnot here
toeore reported: March 25.-Killed:
The Columbus journal., 1899-04-12

There were persistent rumors at Ma
Mia Wednesday that Aguinaldo, the
insurgent leader, had been supplanted
in the control Of Filipino affairs by Cen
eral Antonio Luna, commander in-chief
of the Filipino forces. Luna is describ-
ed as being q typical belligerent.
The Columbus journal., 1899-04-12
Don't Lose Any Tine Aboat II.

II You expect to 60 west this spring
ask the nearest Burlington Route agent
about the specially reduced rates now
in effect to Montana, Utah, California,
Warrington and Oregon points. Ask
about them sway-today. They may be
Withdrawn any moment
Through tourist sleepiDg car service
to San Francisco and Los Angeles ev-
cry Thursday-to Butte, Spokane and
Seattle every Tuesday and Thursday.
]. FRANcIs, Gent PasaL Agent,
29mar3 Omaha, Neb.
The Columbus journal., 1899-04-12

Many people suffer untold tOrtures
from piles because Of the popular i'm
preston that they can not be cured.
TABLER'S BUCKEYE PILE ONT
MENT will cure them. 1t has met
with absolute success. Price 30 cents in
bottles. tubes, Is cents. DR.. A. Heintz
and Pollock & Co.
The Columbus journal., 1899-04-12

STo Subscrfbers Of THE JOURN.
ALc-Plsase look at the date opposite
your name On tho wrapper Of year
JOURNAL OF On tho margin OF THE
JOURNAL. Up to this date, yoar
Subscription II paid OF accounted for.
The Columbus journal., 1899-04-12
CONCERNING the SOLDIERS.

The Arizona arrived Thursday at San
Francisco, and among invalided soldiers
were Arthur Connolly and Cornelius v.
Eagan of company X.
The Columbus journal., 1899-04-12

These horrld fits Of depression,
melancholy, low spirits and sudden ir-
ritability, that sometimes aflict even
good-tempered people, is due to the
blood being permeated with black bile.
HERBINE will purify the blood, re-
store health and cheerfulness. Price 50
cents. Dr.. A. Heintz and Pollock 4 Co.
The Columbus journal., 1899-04-12

Need Polisseiaa Commits Suicide.
BOSTON. April l0.-John 81. Sullivan.
one Of the most prominent politicians in
the city. committed suicide yesterday.
The Columbus journal., 1899-04-12
THE CHRISTMAS BOXES.

PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, March 4
Christmas boxes arrived yesterday. 1t
was just what needed. I was very
thankful for what / got. I will write q
long letter tomorrow. N. G.
The Columbus journal., 1899-04-12
RAILROAD PALACES.

The new Palace Sleeping Cars. built
specially for the Union Pacific. and re-
Gently put in service on their famous
fast trains to Colorado. Utah. California
and Oregon points. are the finest ever
turned out.
Throughout the interior the drapings,
wood work and decorations are in the
most artistic style, and the conveniences
vastly superior to anything ever seen
before.
These cars are attached to the Union
Pacific fast trains, which make Quicker
time to all Western points than trains Of
any other lines.
Tickets, and reservations can be OBJ
tanned by calling 90 or addressing
15-mch-5 G. e. JOY, Agent.
The Columbus journal., 1899-04-12

'"Nati0nal Baptist Societies Anniversaries
At San Francisco, May 25th, 1899. For
the above occasion the Union Pacific will
sell tickets at one fare for the round trip,
May IS. 16, II and 18th. 1899. limited to
July 18th. Stop overs granted at any
point on going trip. and at any point
west Of Colorado common points on
return trip. c. e. JOY. Agent.
The Columbus journal., 1899-04-12

THE measles epidemic which has ragged
at Fremont for two months shows no
sign of abatment.
The Columbus journal., 1899-04-12

FOB WEEK BNDlN0 AP81L d l0S0:
Mary Buchner to Peter KOzlowski, w
lot 4 lots 9, and blk. IA. Duncan
wd.. .......-S 40 W
Pioneer Town Site Co. to Caroline
Hassman. pt out lot "A" First ad-
ditiOn to Lindsay, Wd 80 90
d. !. Clark to John g. Schmitt, lot 2
blk. CreetOn, wd............ $50 90
Pioneer Town Site Co. to Herman
Handke, part Outl0t ''D'' Creston wd 50 90
Frank H Burgess to school district No.
78, acre in se4 5-a0-1e, Wd. 10 90
Commercial Bank to Sidney &. Gray,
lots / Z blk 8. Stevens addition to
German Ins. Co. to Ingvard Sibbernsen
sW4 sw4 S-lo-:-w. wd d.................. 80 90
Annie McNeill to Isarel Gluck. sel se4
70 Sw. q c Observation-Disclosures. 10 90
Orvia Havens to Edward Early, lots
+ 4 Y blk :, Gerrard's addition to ON ~
Emeline Saley, to g Zinneckes, lots
to II blk Millard's addition to Co
lumbus wd. us 90
John Dischner to 4 4 Frank
Dischner, w sw4 36-l8-le, 4 sW4 seA
w SCI Q. { 14-17-1e, d....... 2slO %
John Nelson to John johnson. nel LIS
came. vd - 400 90
Frank North to Sarah Cassin, lot I blk
81, Col. wd... .......................... IS 60
Fourteen transfers total. S1O.s17 90
The Columbus journal., 1899-04-12

Through Tourist Sieepers to the Northwest
The Burlington Route has established
twice-a-week tourist car line from Kan
sas City to Butte, Spokane, Tacoma and
Seattle.
Cars leave Kansas City, Lincoln and
Grand Island every Tuesday and Thurs
day, arriving at Seattle following Friday
and Sunday. They are upholstered in
rattan. The bed linen and furnishings
are clean and of good quality. The
heating, ventilating and toilet arrange
ments are all that can be desired and
each car is in charge of q uniformed
Pullman porter. whose sole duty is to
attend to the wants of passengers.
Cars run through without change Of
any kind and the berth rate from Lin
coin to Tacoma or Seattle is only $500.
To intermediate points, it is proper
tionately low.
Montana and the Puget Sound coun-
try are now enjoying period OF unex-
ampled prosperity. AS consequence,
travel to the Northwest is rapidly attain
ing large proportions. This new tourist
car line has been established with view
Of caring for the Burlington's share Of it
in the best possible manner.
Berths, tickets and full information
can be had on application to any Bur
lington Route ticket agent or by address,
ing J. Francis, g. p. A., Omaha, Neb.
15-mch-1O
The Columbus journal., 1899-04-12

Captain W. G. Taylor Of company L,
Ftst Nebraska, writes letter from Ma
nila, to the World Herald OF Omaha, cor
The Columbus journal., 1899-04-12
Real Estate Transfers.

Becher, J@ggi & Co., real estate agents,
report the following real estate transfers
fled in the Office Of the county clerk for
the week ending April l. 1899.
The Columbus journal., 1899-04-12

1t is interesting to look over copies OF
Freedom, the tri-weekly paper published
at Manila, at 8Ocents q month. Itseems
that some of the Montana men filled in
their odd hours Of waiting in the
trenches prospecting for gold: "Nearly
everywhere they found good indications
for payable placer claims, and some of
them are said to have got from two to
three dollars worth Of gold day at the
work, even when using nothing better
than mess tins for wash Dishes" Among
the advertisements is one of q souvenir
of the Eighth army corps, GO full half
page half tone illustrations of great in
tereet.
The order Of the War department con-
cerning the reception of the eight VOL
unteer regiments still remaining in
Cuba, (Which includes the Third Ne
braskal contemplates making the best
possible arrangement for the troops in
conformity With the quarantine regula-
tions and requirements of the marine
hospital service and with the state laws.
An isolated camp will be established
near Savannah, where the troops may
remain during the period required to
show that there are no infectious cases
among them. Meanwhile all baggage
will be thoroughly fumigated. Every
thing possible for the comfort Of the
troops will be done and the camp will
be carefully prepared. 1t has been
found imprscticable to bring these
troops from the warm climate OF Cuba
to northern points in the United States
at present.
The Columbus journal., 1899-04-12
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Is in a tourist sleeping car-personally
cOnducted-via the Burlington Route
You don't change cars. You make fast
time. YOu see the finest scenery on the
globe.
Your car is not SO expensively finished
nor SO fine to look ut as palace sleeper
but it is just as clean. just as comforta-
BILE, just as good to ride in, AND NEARLY
$40 CHEAPER.
The Burlington excursions leave every
Thursday. reaching San Francisco Sun
day and Los Angeles Monday. Porter
with each car. Excursion manager with
each party. For folder giving full infor-
nation call at nearest B. 4 Nj. Il. II.
depot or write to j. Francis, GenI. Pas.
senger Agt., Omaha, Neb. june-26-99
The Columbus journal., 1899-04-12

WASHINGTON, April 10.-The follow
ing cablegTam from General Otis st M
Mia was received BY the war depart
ment:
MANILA. ApEil9.-Casualtiesnot here
toe9e reported: March 25.-Killed:
The Columbus journal., 1899-04-12


colonel, whom they know as most fear
less and brave, but were also surprised
and inspired, when, after IL O'Clock, our
General and staff-brigadier, General
Hale, commanding Second brigade,
came riding along in front of the firing
line, encouraging, advising and giving
orders. Men we'll disciplined, commanded
by competent, fearless officers, can work
miraculously together.
About Z O'Clock Sunday morning, the
5th, a charge was ordered on block
houses 6 and Z, 1900 yards in front Of
our line. Co. X, led by it's captain and
battalion commander, was ordered to
charge on bloek-house No. Z, it being
the strongest and built Of stone; Co. D,
block house No. 6; and Co. F of Colo
RADIO, block house No. 5. The command
was given, the fence cleared, the village
passed and on up the hill the gallant
charge was made. 1T surprised the
natives" They took to their heels, and
also to the woods. Private FRANKIE Of
Co. K was the first one to scale the
stone wall of the block-house No. 2, fol-
loved by Corporal Brock, Sergeant
Fingado and others. Block-house was
taken and set on fire by Co. D; 5, 4 and
SO on down the line were stormed stimuli
taneOusly by the Coloradoe. The Utah
battery did excellent work shelling the
bridge, powder magazine and block
houses, Lieutenant Webb gaining the
sdmiration Of all the boys, who broke
out involuntarily with the cry: "Who
is all right?" "The Utah battery, Of
course"
Co. F charged on the powder maga-
zine and.took possession, under Q ocald-
The Columbus journal., 1899-04-12
FOR WEEK ENDING APRIL 8, 1850:

Sixteen transfers. total ............S SIS
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-09-13
EXPANSION
is FAVORED
Views OF B. Hermann on the
Western Sentiment.

wAaHiNGToS. u. G.. sept IA
Everybodyon the Pacific coast r. for
expansion said Ringer Hermann,
the commissioner OF the general land
office. Mr.. iicfmann'n home is In
oregon. aud he las Just returned
from his vacation spent In the Far
West
Il assisted the governor IN welcom.
Ink home the oregon volunteers, -
continued Mr. Hermann. "and I new
CT saw greater enthusiasm. The boys
who served Ia the Philippines look.
cd very different from those who
served In Cuba. They looked bet-
ter when they came back than when
they went away. They spoke as II
they wene well pleased with their
experiences, ard that their cnthusi-
Aafn was not affected IL proved by
the fact that many Of them have re.
enlisted IN the new regiment now
being formed.
I'VE have a few Aguinaldos out our
way. but the snti-expansion ssntl-
ment i - small that Il viii be dim.
cult for the Democrats TO make an
issue out Of the question. II they do
they WIN certainly loss the Pacific
coast BY u. The West has never
known greater prosperity than " IL
now enjoying
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-09-13
Steamer Nelson From Cape Nome.

North American Trading Transportation
this Nome with 49, and about so
Informed too gold taken
the Nelson
Nome interviewed
Of
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on he dock In n
Humboldt.
Incredibly
seemed half resolved he the Canadian dEEnKs
said gained reliable norma
Cape Nome him that maystoasy rich
saia sTs
day Several Thousand At work and all satisfied with
having working like Rockers
A Kiisbary. Guch win
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COO which
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WILDLY
Nelson
cuouRh
9Th last The Aihenn and Garonne had also left
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-09-13
GENERAL MILES WILL GO
THE PHILIPPINES
Definite Arrangements Have Been
Mads--.He Will Start About
October Is.

WASHINGTON n. A. Miles, mmand
while
Mckinley
OF military
unless
Manila Miles will be conspicuous nsue In the Dewey
the
FOR Grand marshal parade and the active operations cannot DO
10 uncanccsd
.
November
seas G
he 1870.
the Feyeghth. -
further and
recruited the vicinity Of
Mobile