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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-21
|. w. HARTMAN 6 SON,
BLOOMSBURY, PA.


WASHINGTON Sept. 15.-The navi
CATION bureau of the navy has issued
list of vessels of the United States navy
of all kinds, making the surprising show
ing Of 312 craft. This includes many
small vessels and craft captured in Cubn
and the Philippines, but the showing IL
nevertheless remarkable in comparison
with the naval list of two years ago.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-21
The Plague In Russia.

WASHINGTON,S Sept. 20.-The plague
has appeared in the Russian province Of
Astrakhan in new and alarming form,
according to report to the state depart
ment from Consul Heenan at Odessa
He says that it there takes the form Of a
most malignant and fatal pneumonia, yet
according to diagnosis is but an obscure
manifestation of the true bubonic plague,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-21
A Granite Trust Likely,

QUINCY, Mass, Sept. 16.-A combine
Of granite manufacturers in this section,
the territory made famous by Quincy
granite" is proposed, with capitalization
OF over S1,000,000. 1t is understood that
negotiations for control of all the quar-
ries here are well under way. The capi-
tIlization is set at $1,750,00O.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-21

BUFFALO, Sept. 1S.-With a news.
paper train carrying the New York Sun
day papers, consisting of three baggage
cars and a locomotive, the Lackawanna
railroad beat all records between New
York and Buffalo for a trip, covering the
41O miles in the actual running time Of I
hours and % minutes.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-21

CLEVELAND, Sept. lex -Secreta-
ry of State Day has announced his retire
ment from active practice of law. He
will assume the work of judge in the
United States court of appeals In Octo-
Der, but his family will not remove from
Canton at present. Judge Day has been
an active lawyer since 1870 and head of
II law firm since 1875. He is one of the
best known attorneys of northeastern
Ohio
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-21
First snow of the Season.

PLATTSBURG, n. Y, Sept. 10
Snow fell at McCullum's, in the town OF
Duane, Franklin county, near Paul
Smiths yesterday morning. The fall
was quite heavy and completely covered
the ground. This is the first snow of the
season in the Adirondacks.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-21
Admiral MOntOjO on Trial.

MADRID, Sept. 20.-The trial of Ad-
miral Montojo, formerly chief in com.
mand of Spain's naval forces in the
Philippines who surrendered to Admiral
Dewey after the destruction of the Span,
ish fleet in the battle of Cavite, began
here yesterday. The prosecution de-
manded sentence of Imprisonment fol
life, with dismissal from the service
The defense will be presented today.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-21
Receipts From Porto Rico.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15.-The war
department has received the amount Of
receipts gathered from all sources in
Porto Rico for the month of August
The receipts aggregate $173,7 ,7S0, divided
as follows: Customs receipts, $l55,GI2;
postal receipts, $6,01S; internal revenue
receipts, $9,912; miscellaneous, $2,677.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-21

NEW YORK, Sept. 1S.-Three of the
largest hotels at Hammels station, Rock
away, were destroyed by fire Sunday
morning, entailing a loss of $4,000. The
flames were kept from adjoining cottages
and buildings by hard work on the part
of the firemen, who were hampered by a
lack of water pressure. The fire was the
largest Rockaway has had in number
of
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-21
AerOlite Falls In Ohio.

TIFFIN, O., Sept. 16.-A large aero
lite fell near Sycamore, south of here. 1t
weighed over 800 pounds and burst into
many pieces. The light of the meteor
was binding, and its roar in passing
through the air was deafening. 1t made
the earth tremble when it struck.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-21

LONDON, Sept. 20.-The Rennes
correspondent of The Daily Telegraph,
wiring at . o'clock last evening, says:
'"There is reason to believe that Dreyfus
Is already out Of prison and that with
his wife he will probably leave Rennes
tonight"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-21
A Village DESTROYED by Fire,

FARNHAM, n. Y, Sept. 19.-Almost
the entire business section Of this village
was wiped out of existence by fire
which started in Louis Schwarts' barn
yesterday. A conservative estimate places
the loss at between 100000 and $3.50
Onn
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-21

DOVER, England Sept, l6.-Mr. Per
cival Spencer, the aeronaut who started
by balloon to convey the greetings of the
British association to the French Sci
ence association now convened at Bou.
loRne, lnnded safely near Dnnkirk.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-21

Some close observer has discov-
cred that we grow to resemble what
we eat. This probably accounts
for so many men appearing as small
pOtatOeS.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-21

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20,-The navy
department has awarded the contract for
building the Portsmouth dock, one OF the
largest structures of its kind. to John
Peirce of New York at $1,0S0,000.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-21

NEW YORK, Sept. 19.-Ex-Speaker
Thomas r. Reed Of the house Of repre-
sentatives yesterday began active prac-
tice as a member of the law firm of Reed,
Simpson, Thacher L. Barnum of this
c;tv
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-21

The Mystic Solar, goth Century,
and Plume and Atwood gas lamps
for your bikes at Mercer's Drug &
Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-21

NEW YORK, Sept. 20.--The perma-
nept organization Of the American Hide
and Leather company will be effected In
this city today.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-21
Provisions For Porto Rico.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19.-The coms
missary department will receive $50 tons
Of contributed provisions for Porto Rico
this week and will purchase enough to
make 1000 tons to ship ON the transport
leaving tomorrow.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-21
The Plague mt Honglsonr.

HONGKONG, Sept 10. - Twenty
deaths from the bubonic plague took
place here last week. Eighteen new
cases have been officially reported.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-21

HOODS PILLS cure Liver Ills, Bill
lousness, Indigestion, headache.
Easy to take, easy to operate. 26c.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-21
l. w. Hartman & Son.

Our house circulars will ex-
plain to you all about them--if
the carrier misses you then ask
for one in the store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-21
|. w. Hartman & Son.
Don't Miss Your Chance Seeing Our
New Fall and Winter Goods,
Just Opened Up.

and Skirt Patterns are in plain
and plaids See them before
YOU buy
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-21

The new Golf capes are at
tracing many ladies and will
sell at Our prices.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-21

Lamp burners, wicks, chimneys,
and lamps of many kinds at Mer-
GERS Drug & Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-21

|, A. II. Bloom cashier of the above-named bank
do soemny swear that the above statement Is true to
the best of my knowledge and belief
A. II. BLOOM.
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn before me this 18th day os
September, 1899.
J. c. RUTTER JR
Notary Public.
CoRREcr-ArTEsT:
CHAS. w. RUNYON)
WIN. s. MOYER Directors
FRANK KELLER,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-21

Have you seen the changes
made in Our store ?" New glass
cases have taken the place of
old counters, and are filled with
ribbons, combs, handkerchiefs,
neckties, embroideries, pocket.
books, belt buckles, waist sets,
rings and other jewelry. All
can be seen at glance.
books for I5c. Don't send back
d, as we cannot use it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-21
SWAMP.
ROOT.
Is not recommended for
everything, but if you have

NOO Kidney, llVeb or bIadder
t,ouble it will be found just the remedy you
need. At druggists in fifty cent and dollar
sizes. You may have a sample bottle of this
wonderful new discovery by mail free, also
pamphlet telling all about it,
Address, DR.. Kilmer & Co. Binghamton, NY
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-21

Light Weight Jackets for
Ladies, Misses and Children are
in the bargain list yet.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-21

The Benton ArgaS is authority
for the statement that the apple crop
in Jackson will be large.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-05
. - weels. vislt in Lawrenee.

a two weeks visit in Lawrence
Miss Ned Griffith left Monday for a
two weeks visit in Indiana
c. @. Bard left Monday for his home
in Muncie, Ind. after few days visit
with relatives in Topeka
Mrs. I E. Armstrong returned Sun
day from a two months stay in Cali
fOrnia-
Mrs A. L Chamberlain and daughter
Minnie returned Monday from a two
weeks outing in Colorado
has been visiting Mrs. Andrew Smith
G. H. Whitlock spent Monday in
Kansas City
Mrs. T. + Sabine and mother, Mrs.
Darling. have returned from a week 5
visit with Mrs. J. A Reeder in Leav-
enWOrth, Kan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-05
JOHNS0N'S WORK.
The Kansas Democrat to Be Made
Active Manager of the Campaign

Chicago, Sept. 5-The Chronicle says;
]. G. Johnson of Kansas IS to be the
active manager of the work of the
Democratic national committee IN ali
of its branches until after the adjourn
ment of the next national convention
Mr.. Johnson is slated to assume charge
of permanent headquarters that viii
be opened in Chicago Immediately after
the conference to be held at the audi
forum week from next Monday
As chairman of the executive COM
uittee he will direct the plans of or
ganization now under consideration in
a majority of the states. AS a member
of the press committee he viii be vested
with the plenary powers that will en-
able him to carry out the ideas Of the
party leaders in the conduct of the
press bureau.
His membership on the ways and
means committee was conferred to
place the responsibility for the man
agement of that important auxiliary
of the national committee directly on
the shoulders of the national commit
teeman. The task that has been cut
out for Mr. Johnson appears at first
a, big one but the details of the work
will be divided between so many su-
bordinates that the real burden viii not
be very heavy after the new machinery
is running in order.
After the Chicago headquarters are
established 1t is Mr. Johnson'S intention
practically to take up his residence
in Chicago.
Aside from the various schemes of
reorganization that are to be carried
to a conclusion, the new executive COM
mittee will adopt a plan for performing
a vast amount of preliminary campaign
work that would have to be done next
year within a space of a few months
States like Nebraska, Ohio, Iowa and
Kentucky, in which general elections
are to be held in November Will be
furnished with literature bearing upon
the issues of imperialists, trusts and
municipal ownership that have been in
coFpOrated in the platform adopted by
the several state conventions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-05
CHICAGO DAY PARADE.
Army and Navy viii Be Well Repre-
sented and Reviewed by the
PresidenE

Chicago, Sept. 5.-The army and navy
will be represented at the Chicago pa
rade to be given October 9, General
NJ V Sheridan, chairman of the Fed
era cOmmit tee on parade, received a
letter from the war department in
which official authority is given for all
the available troops stationed at Fort
Sheridan to take part in the procession
General Anderson, commander Of the
department of the lakes, accompanied
by his entire staff. will lead the detach-
ment of regular soldiers
The navy will also be prominently
represented Lieutenant W. J. Wilson is
organizing a Dewey guard of honor
composed of 500 Illinois naval veterans
who served during the war with Spain
In addition to this Lieutenant Com
mander B. w Wells in charge of the
Chicago naval station. together with
his staff in uniform, will occupy places
in the column Word was received dur
ing the day at army headquarters from
the secretary of the navy that the in
ternal revenue cutter Michigan and
and other naval craft on the Great
Lakes would be ordered to Chicago for
the occasion The Michigan will fire
the presidential salute upon the arrival
of President Mckinley and party from
the east.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-05
ECHOES FROM THE PAST.
Things That Were Happening In To-
peka 10 Years Ago

When VIII Johnson opened his ex-
change this morning he found on the
counter a page from an old copy of the
Topeka Daily Commonwealth, publish
ed on the first day Of the state fair
fifteen years ago. Mr. Johnson has no
idea where it came from, but it makes
interesting reading at this date
In the speed program Of the state fair
races it is noted that c. Leland, jr-.
of Troy. enters horse under the name
of MOllie Bell Lit Crum did not drive
for Mr.. Leland that year.
Among the state fair notes it is noted
that Major Shreve was clerk of the
board of directors, and that gamblers
and Whiskey sellers offered $1,000 for
privileges on the grounds, but they
got shut OF in every instance" It is
further noted that Governor. at
that time plain Hon, E n. Morrill,,
Of HiaWatha. was president Of the State
Fair association
A Blaine and Logan club was doing
active work at the time. and Major
ShFeve was a member Of some of the
important committees
Eugene Hagan signs a notice as pres
1dent of the Young Mems Democratic
club that they viii hold a meeting at
their hall tonight Speaking by Colonel
Sam Wood, Hon Walter n. Allen and
Herr Won Langen, editor Of the Elk
press. The last named gentleman viii
speak in German Colonel Wood Will
discuss the folly OF a high tariff" Mr.
benefit of posterity- It may have been
along the lines OF his farmers trust
The announcement Is made that
General Benjamin f. Butler will ar
rive here at noon tomorrow and speak
at the fair grounds" General Butler
was at that time sprinting along for
president of the United States on the
Greenback ticket
This judicial district was at that
time composed of Shawnee and POtta-
Watomie counties. and Judge Guthrie was
making his first race for the office of
district judge. His opponent for the
delegation from Shawnee county was
Judge w c. Webb, who afterwards be
came one of the leading PopulistS of
the state. and who died a year ago
The principal contest was in the repre-
sentative district composed of North
Topeka and the townships north OF the
river They held a convention and
gave Judge Guthrie IA votes to ID
for Judge Webb. The Commonwealth
was for Webb and it says This re-
suit was something of a surprise. as It
was understood that the AIeuOken dele
dividing as they did, gave Judge Guth-
RE ma Orfty.f' The judicial cOnYen-
ton was held up at Wamego-
The Commonwealth quotes an edi-
! toFial from Sol MilleF's Troy Chief in
favor of resubmission- This was less
than four years after the prOhibitory
amendment was adopted. and the same
arguments were used for resu omission
then now
a skating rink was doing a big bust
ness in Topeka then. and the various
/ baking powders were publishing am
/ davits from government chemists TO
/ prove that every other baking powder
/ except their contained alum.
/ The fastest train on the Santa Re
/ was called the Cannon Ball"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-05
NORTH TOPEKA.

Items intended for this column should
be left with the KimbaI Printing COM
pany. s35 Kansas avenue
Born, Monday, to Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
Mayer of Quincy street, a SON
Malcolm James is spending a few
days visiting friends in Indiana
Miss Edith Fauss left this afternoon
for Chicago where she Will spend sew
eraI days.
Mrs Shacht and Miss Ehrhardt of
Ukraine were the guests the first of
the week of Mrs. Schulz
Mrs. OIinger and daughter, Daisy of
Topeka avenue have returned from an
extended visit to relatives in Horton.
Mr. and Mrs J. E. Watts and daugn-
ter Bessie have returned from an over
land trip to Valley Falls and Winches-
ter.
The regular business meeting OF the
EpwOrth League Of the Kansas Avenue
NJ E. church viii be held this evening
at the church
Mrs C. T. Isaac of Holton. who is on
her way to Oklahoma to visit her sis
ter will arrive this evening and make
short visit to Mrs. W C. Steele
Rev. and Mrs Zook OF Abilene arriv-
ed today and will visit their cousins,
Mr. and Mrs s L Courtney and Mr.
and Mrs. George Sherer north of town
Mrs. Frank Baker and son Orson and
Mrs Lee Carter attended the golden
wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. A J. Veal
while on their fishing trip at Maple
Hill
The three Christian churches of To-
peka- the First, the North side. and
the church in East Topeka will hold Il
union meeting this evening at O'Clock
at the east side church
The funeral Of the late Rev J. ".
Lee, formerly rector of the Church Of
the Good Shepherd, was held Monday
at Waukegan Ill The services were
conducted by his nephew. Bishop Fran
els Key Brooke of Oklahoma
Mrs J N Henry and daughter, Bes-
sic, returned today from Lynn. Kan.
where they have been visiting Mrs
Henry's daughter, Mrs H. H. Fowler
for several weeks. They were accom-
/ panied home by Mrs Fowler and little
| daughter. Anna, who viii be their
guests for some time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-05
ON THE MILLS PLAN.
Big Chicago Hotel Where Rooms Can
Be Secured For 20 Cents Nightly.

Big Chicago Hotel Where Rooms Can
Be Secured For 20 Cents Nightly.
Chicago. Sept. appropriations are
under way for the establishment in
Chicago of a hotel on the plan of the
Mills hotels of New York city, where
patrons can secure first class room.
including bath, for 20 and 80 cents a
night The project is being advocated
by John H Rogue, agent for the Con-
tinental National bank building, who
ready received the moral and financial
endorsement of a number of capitalists.
The proposed hotel is not to be a
charitable or pfilanthropic institution
in any sense of the word. bit a straight
business investment which is expected
to pay a fair interest on the money
invested and at the same time be a
benefit to the city by furnishing men
whose earnings are small with a home
where they can live economically It is
intended to form q company with
capital stock of $500. 600, divided into
shares of 800 each and with this money
purchase land in the downtown district
and build the hotel
The building viii be freproof and
will comprise all the features of a
modern first-cIass hotel. The building
viii have ten stories. each floor having
rs rooms, making 1,130 sleeping rooms
Each room will contain one bed. chair
and closet The main floor will be de-
voted entirely to Office, library, writ
ing and lOungIHg rooms A restaurant
where good meals can be obtained for
basement and one noticeable feature of
the proposed hotel will be the absence
of a bar. no liquors being allowed on
the premises
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-05
% Who's Who
WHO'S

WHO'S WHO in America: A Diction-
airy of Living Men and Women of the
United States. Edited by John W.
Leonard, SVO-, S72 pages. price So 10
Chicago: A N Marquis & Co, Pub
fishers
The well known British publication.
who's Who" that has appeared with
annual revisions regularly for the past
half century has counterpart IN
w hos Who in America" published by
A y. Marquis & Co, Chicago, John
W. Leonard being the editor The num-
Der of persons whose names are given
in the book are s. 500 OF each of these
there is a biographical sketch, includ-
ing his or her address The data in the
great majority of instances has been
furnished by the person described at
the solicitation of the publishers and
can therefore. be relied upon as rea-
sOnably correct No one was allowed TO
buy a place in the book A plain, brief
statement of facts IS all that the book
pretends to supply, covering the lives
of Americans who at the present mo-
ment are most active in commercial.
scientific. professional and political life
The list includes Americans who are
active as statesmen. scientists, authors.
artists educators, cIeFgymen- lawyers.
physicians, engineers, poets, literature.
Librarians, historians. farmers, archi-
teets. refOrmers, labor leaders, mucI-
clans, actors. editors, merchants. man
ufacturers, sculptOrs- engraVers, sold
ieFs, sailors, pubic ofncIalS, inventors
people of worth and note in all branch
es of usefulness.
Tt is necessa rily a most useful book
of reference It furnishes information
concerning hundreds of living people
not put down in the encyclopedias and
Biographical dictionaries. and is a
cheaper and more compact publication
than any of that kind. A neurology
giving a list of prominent men and wo-
men who have died since 1885 is an i'm
portant feature Of the work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-05
TO ABOLISH COMMISSION.
Insurgents In the Philippines Must
Hereafter Face Ban and Bayonsta

Chicago, Sept 5.-A special dispatch
to the Record from Washington says
The cabinet at its meeting today de-
cided to suspend negotiations with the
insurgents through the Philippine com
mission and the commission viii be
quickly dissolved The president and
his cabinet advisers have reached the
conclusion that it is iupoIitIc and IN
wise to maintain the commission and
attempt to negotiate with the insur-
gents for surrender An aggressive
campaign has been ordered reinforce
ments have been provided for Gen
eral Otis and the army prepared to deal
crushing blows The military men OF
the service Will be given full sway
Colonel DENLY and Professor Wor-
cester. the two civilian members Of the
commission now in the Philippines. wiz
be promptly ordered home and the in
sUrgents notified that any COmmuuica-
lions they may have to make in the
direction of surrender must be ad-
dressed to General Otis
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-05
best and Health to Mother and Chnd

dispatch from the City Of Tehuantepec
is to the effect that most all the for
eignerS arriving there have been taken
down with the dis ease, the mortality
being great. The epidemic has notably
diminished there. This is the first OF
the fever in this part of the republic
for Is years. The authorities have
taken extraordinary measures to pre-
vent it spreading
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-05
Ladies Appreeiate Them.

Commodious dressing rooms, with
plate glass mirror and elegant dresser
are features of new sleeping cars run
ming from St Louis over VandaIia-
Pennsylvania Short Lines to Indianap-
oils. Columbus. Pittsburg. Baltimore.
Washington. Philadelphia, New York
Details for the asking. Address J. II.
ChesbrOugh, a @. ?. Agt. St Louis
No.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-05
New York Papers Enterprise.

The New York World has engaged a
number of popular sOng-w writer's, such
as Howard and Emerson, authors Of
Hello. Ma Baby" Max s Witt, author
Of Moth and Flame etc to write for
it a series of ten songs These songs
the World has advertised that it viii
give away with its Sunday paper. one
each week It viii involve a free dis
tribution of over five million pieces OF
sheet music among regular readers
alone, during the ten weeks
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-05

Mexico Mo, Sept 5.-The trial OF
Alexander Jester, accused of the muir
der of Gilbert Gates. has been set for
hearing September Is The attorneys
say that il is almost certain that the
case viii be postponed when it is called
on that date