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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

To ACCOMMODATES those who are
partial to the use of atomizers, in
applying liquids into the nasal pas
sages for catarrhal troubles, the pro-
prietors prepare Ely's Liquid Cream
Balm. Price including the spraying
tube is IS cents. Druggists or by
mail. The liquid embodies the med
iclnal properties Of the solid prepar-
alton. Cream Balm is quickly absorb
ed by the membrane and does not dry
up the secretions but changes them
to a natural and healthy character.
Ely Brothers, Sc Warren ST., N. Y.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28
STRAY PARAGRAPHS.

Loveless marriages are not as de-
sirable as chainless wheels or horseess
carriages.
Yes, Maude dear, that class of
girls known as "beles" add the great
est tone to society.
The recent continued rain storm
has demonstrated the fact that many
OF our street crossings need the atten-
ton of our Town Fathers.
In classic Boston, we observe,
that the girls are selling their kisses
at 81 apiece. In this respect the
damsels Of our town are more liberal
as kisses are gratis, with an occasional
bug thrown in.
cit is not necessary for a woman
during courtship," said judge IN a
recent case, "to inform her intended
husband OF any device or attachment
to improve the work of nature in the
construction OF her face, form or fig
ure.' This was apropos of a charge
of deception by wearing glasses to
conceal glass eye.
Nocturnal alterations seem to be
the order with some of our young men
at present. AS result Of a twelve
O'Clock argument Monday night, be-
tween a Bloomsburger and a Dan
william, the latter went home with an
eye resembling grape peel turned
inside out. He may continue his
visits to our town but it is safe to say
that they won't speak as they pass
by. There was a woman in the case.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28
Libcrnl Helen GOuld.

NEW YORK, Sept. 27.-At the meet
ing of the Dewey testimonial fund com
mittee at the Astor House it was an
nounced that Miss Helen Gould had Civ
en- 81, ,250. She sent $3.50 to the commit
tee at Washington and $500 to the New
York committee. She designated $3.50 of
this as payment for n box for herself and
friends at the white Squadron" She
promised to be in attendance at the en-
tertainment at the Metropolitan Opera
House on Saturday night
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28
Regiments Filling Rapidly.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27.-The total
enlistments for the II volunteer regi-
ments last called out aggregate 1854,
of which number IA men We're secured
Monday. One regiment, the Thirty
eighth, at Jefferson Barracks, Mo-, has
1876 men, which is 65 in excess of the
legal limit, The Thirty-ninth, at Fort
Crook, Neb., is nearly up to the limit,
with 1881 men, and the Forty-fourth, at
Fort Leavenworth. Kan; the Forty
fifth, at Fort Smelling, Mimi. and the
Forty-sixtb, at South Framingham,
Mass, each has recruited more than
/ 900 men
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28
Our Trade With Havana.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 23.-The war
department has made public a statement
showing that the exports from the port
of Havana for the month of August,
1899, usually considered the poorest
month of the year, reached the magnif-
cent sum of S2170.2A4. The United
States alone took $1.342,3GO worth of
mercantile products, and in addition re-
ccived 100000 in gold coin. On this ba-
sis the export trade of Havana for the
year would reach $26.04J, ,52S
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28
Fruit Destroyed In Michigan.

ST. JOSEPH, Mich, Sept. 21.-Re-
ports received here from various parts
throughout the apple district are to the
effect that terrible northwest gale has
stripped of fruit hundreds of apple trees,
as well as many peach trees. Many ap-
pie trees were broken, and in many in
stances entire trees were wrenched from
the ground. Leading growers estimate
that fully onefourth of the apple crop
has been blown from the trees and that
100000 bushels of apples will be total
loss
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28
KILLED by IA ThrashinE Machine

FORT PLAIN, \. Y, Sept. 23.-
While thrashing in the town of Palatine
Willard Patten of Nelliston, near this
village, fell in such manner that one
of his legs protruded into the machinery,
which revolves with great rapidity, and
the member was torn from his body. He
was taken to Paxton hospital, Utica,
where death resulted last night from the
shock and loss of blood.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

CARPENTRAS, France, Sept. o.
Although the arrival of Dreyfus at the
home of NJ. Paul Nalabregne, his broth
er-in-law, who has been established as a
cloth merchant here for Il quarter .f IA
century, was known, no demonstration
occurred. While Drcyfus' health does
not permit of his receiving visitors, it is
hoped the climate will restore his strength
during the next few months, which he is
expected to spend here.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

NYACK, \. Y, Sept. 27.-D. Tracey,
in the employ of the New York Tele-
phone company at Nyack, was bitten in
the hand by IA copperhead snake at West
Nyack Monday night. He was promptly
treated by physician, but his arm and
hand became terribly swollen, and the
man was so deirious through the night
that it took four men to hold him. He
Is slightly improved, but in Il critical con
dition. The snake, three feet long, was
killed
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28
Vic second Wedding.

NEWPORT, Il. L., Sept 26.-Thc
wedding of Miss Julia Dent Grant and
Prince Michael Cantacu2ene of Russia,
according to the custom of the Episcopal
church, was celebrated at noon yesterday
at All Saints Protestant Episcopal
church and was followed by reception
and wedding breakfast at Beaulieu, the
summer home of Mrs. Potter Palmer, the
brida's aunt
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28
Wreck Near Auburn, N. Y.

AUBURN, n. V, Sept, 27.-A head
end collision between New York Cen
tral passenger train and a freight train
occurred just west of Old Flat Bottom
bridge, about half mile west of this
city, and as n result four people are
dead, one fatally injured and four seri-
ously injured
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

PITTSBURG, Sept. 21.-The Associa-
ton of Iron and Steel Sheet Manufac-
turers yesterday advanced the price of
sheet from $3.10 to 1925 ton, to take
effect at once.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28
Admiral Montojo Condemned.

MADRID, Sept. 22.--Rear Admiral
Montojo, who commanded the Spanish
naval forces in the battle of Manila Bay
and who has been on trial before the su-
preme court, has been condemned to re-
trement without the right of promotion.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28
Internal Revenue Receipts.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21.-The month
ly statement of the collections of internal
revenue shows that for the month of Au-
gust the receipts from all sources
amounted to $24 ,420,9S0, an increase as
compared with August last year of ST.
QlQ 400
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28
Sadlcr Wins In Nevada,

CARSON, New, Sept. 81. - The su-
preme court has rendered decision in
the gOvernorship contest by which Sadler
wins the ease b. go plNality, an increase
OF 10 votes over the ORIGINAL count.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28
Enrthaunke Killed MANY.

CONSTANTINOPLE, Sept. 25.-The
district Of Adm, in Asia Minor, was Wis
tied by an earthquake on Sept. 20, and
according to the latest advices over 200
persons perished.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28
Fruit Destroyed by Deer,

MIDDLETOWN, n. Y, Sept. 21.-
The deer of Deer Park, in this county,
are devouring the apples and crops of
the farmers near by, but the citizens are
powerless, as the animals are protected
by law.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28
New Cunarder Launched.

LONDON, Sept. 22.--The new Cunard
line steamship Ivernia, for the Liverpool
Boston service, was launched on the
Tyne last evening in the presence of 2O,-
600 people The steamer was christened
by the Countess of Ravensworth.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28
MaiIcOach Robbed,

BOISE, Ida, Sept. 25.-The stage be-
tween Westfall and Ontario, Or, was
held up Saturday night and the registered
mail taken. There were three robbers.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28
The Plague In ODortO.

OPORTO, Portugal, Sept. 26.-Five
new cases of the bubQnic plague have
been officially reported here during the
last three days. Two deaths from the
disorder are also reported.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28
Ancient Church Burned.

LIMA, Peru, via Galveston, Sept. o.
a great fire last evening almost COM
pletely destroyed the famous and beauti-
full church of San Francisco, founded by
Pizarro in 1885.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28
vo,ca For Dreyfus, AcauittnI.

PARIS, Sept. 25.-The Petit Bleu as
serts that Colonel Jouaust, president of
the Rennes court martial, voted for the
aceuittal Of Dreyfus.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28
Yellow Fever increases.

KEY WEST, Sept. 27,-Forty-six new
cases of yellow fever were reported yes
tsrday and two deaths.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-31
Threshine Machine Accidents.

LEIGH, Neb., Aug. 3o.-(Special. 1.-THE
chapter Of threshing machine accidents that
have happened in this vicinity during the
last few days should make this a good field
for accident insurance agents. On Satur-
day last George Hansen, in attempting to
put on a belt while the machine was in mo-
ton had his hand caught in the belt and
drawn between a couple Of pulleys and sew
eral bones in the wrist broken and the
muscles badly bruised. Monday Ed Hyland
had the flesh torn from the inside Of his
right hand in the cylinder of Blattner Bros
outfit, inficting a very painful wound. Tues
day morning Ed Howard was knocked down
and run over by a runaway horse. Howard
was picked up unconscious, but soon revived
and, aside from several painful indications
Of where the horse had stepped on his back
and breast and a sprained arm, he escaped
unscathed. One of the horses on the power
had fallen down and after being walked
over by three or four teams was released,
and ran away with the above results.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-31
News Notes from Auburn.

AUBURN, Neb., Aug. 3O.-(special)-The
contract for the erection OF the court house
is to be let today and contractors and their
friends are on hand.
Hugh Bellas, the Southside lumber dealer,
was closed up yesterday by a number OF
home parties having small bills. 1t is hoped
the matter will be adjusted soon, though
1t is claimed that the general liabilities are
great.
Mr.. Goldman, residing five miles west OF
Auburn, was badly hurt on Wednesday by
being tossed In the air and trampled upon
by a hornless Galloway bull that he was
about to sell to butchers. 1t is feared that
dis internal injuries are serious.
j. S. Church, for many years county judge
in this county, is suffering from a para
lytic stroke. His right side Is paralyzed and
the physicians give but little encouragement
H. j. F. Vert, ex-editor of the Nebraska
Poultry Journal, was overcome by heat and
heart failure on Tuesday morning and for a
time 1t was feared he would not rally. He
is better now.
Mr.. Morris, who lost a foot at the B. &
NJ. depot at johnson a few weeks ago, Is
able to be about town a little.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-31
FEEDERS BEING SHIPPED TO IOWA.
Heavy Cattle Purchases from South
Dakota at Pierre.

PIERRE. S. D., Aug. 3O.-(Special.)-
Every point along the line of the North
western road east as far as Highmore re-
ports a large number OF buyers out for feed
ers, and heavy shipments being made to the
corn fields of Iowa, where the cattle Will
be put in shape for the market. The feeder
buyers are paying all the market Will stand
AMI the man with the feeder stock on hand
is strictly in the push this year. One
ranchman in Sully county recently closed
out all his surplus stock at $500 per 100,
and to the same parties disposed OF his
cows at s35 per head straight, while he re-
ceived $31 per head straight for yearling
steers. AS 1t only costs about So to grow a
~yearling steer, at that price there is a good
profit In handling them.
Besides the cattle going out from here,
more horses are being shipped this year
than for any year before. They are going
principally to the st. Paul market, but are
also being sent to Iowa points, Chicago and
even as far east as Pittsburg. The shippers
report good prices for their horses and
back their statements by rushing more
horses upon the market.
There have been but few sheep sent out
as yet this year, only two c~onsignments go
ing out, but the price is satisfactory and
several heavy shipments are promised fol-
later in the season.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-31

HAYES CENTER, Neb., Aug. 30.--(Spe.
ctal.)-An old man by the name of Neim-
berger, who lived about ten miles south OF
Hayes Center, was burned to death some
time Sunday night. No one knows how the
fire started. Monday morning Jake Kline,
a neighbor living near the old man, thought
it looked as though there was something
wrong at the old mans place and went up
to see. The house was burned and the
ashes Of the old man were found in the
cellar. 1t is supposed that 1t is a case of
suicide. for the old man was in destitute
circumstances. On Saturday he had told
one Of his neighbors that he was out Of
provisions. He was given meat and bread
enough to do him several days and advised
to go and see the county commissioners and
see If they would not give him provisions.
He said he would do so, but did not be-
lieve it would do any good, for he had been
to see them several times, and each time
they had refused him. The old man had no
relatives here.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-31
Measuring Owl Creek.
REDUCE SOME ASSESSMENTS
south Dakota State board of Review
Scales Down Assessment Levy
Very Considerably.

PIERRE, S. D., Aug. 3o.-(special Tele-
gram.)-The State Board of Review COM
pleted it's work at a late hour last night.
The changes made in the original action
of the board consisted in reducing assess
ment value on the Illinois Central from
Sc, 900 per mile to s., 900; Sioux City & Wes-
tern from $4,000 to $4,000; Sioux Falls
Termina frcm $1,000 to $4,000;
Wyoming & Missouri river from
81, 500 to $1,000. The Aberdeen Tele-
phone exchange was reduced from $4,000 to
s1,42S; Western Electric from s65 to $50;
Eureka G. Mound City line from $1,110 to
$720. The Mitchell Exchange was assessed
So, 800. The 40 per cent raise on Sphinx
county lands was reduced to 30 per
cent. The tax levy on all corporate property
except railroads was reduced from ~
mills on the dollar to 27 mills,
to place it on the same footing with
other property on which the levy win be
reduced by raise in valuation.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-31
"COin" Harvey at West Point.

WEST POINT. Neb., Aug. 30.CSpecial.) y
Coin" Harvey lectured here last evening in
the court room to a fair sized audience. He
delivered the stereotyped address on Law
and Civilization" printed by The Bee some
weeks ago. After the lecture he received tho
subscriptions of those credulous enough to
advance money to him for his so-called cam
paign fund. He created the impression here
of belonging to that species OF men that are
enthusiastic on a given proposition for the
money there Is in 1t. His mental or orator
ical powers did not impress his auditors as
being more than very commonplace.
The Nebraska Telephone company have
decided to establish the junction point of
its new line on the Scribner branch with
the main line at West Point. This Is re-
garded as a great boon by our business
men. who have large business interests on
the branch road.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-31

PIERRE, S. D., Aug. 3O.-Cspecial Tel
egram. )-Attorney J. E. House OF Cham.
berlin appeared before the board OF par
dons today to ask for q pardon for Henry
Schroeder, who was sent from Lyman
county on a life sentence for murder.
States Attorney Auld OF Lyman county OPP
posed the recommendation for a pardon, but
said he would not oppose a recommendation
for communication of sentence at some flu
ture time. AS all members Of the board
were not present, no action will be taken
at the present time.
Governor Lee today appointed w. ]. Hull
OF Alexandria member OF state board Of
pharmacy to succeed James Lewis of Can
ton.
Captain b. F. Horne, who has had charge
OF a steamer on the Yukon river for the
past two seasons, has returned home and Is
the center of attraction today as he tells OF
his northern experiences.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-31
G.. w. sTUBBs NAMED o JUDGE.
Fusion Forces Hold n Judicial Con-
~yentiOn Mt Edgar.

EDGAR, Neb, Aug. 30.-(SpeciaD.-The
democrats, pops and silver republicans
held their conventions in this city last night
for the nomination of a judge of the Sew
enth judicial district. After completing
permanent organization each convention
appointed a conference committee of five to
confer in reference to procedure. While
waiting for these committees to report the
committee on resolutions reported. Inc
resolutions which were adopted by the con-
yentions, readopted the principles OF the
platform Of 1896, especially in reference to
the free and unlimited coinage OF gold and
silver at the ratio Of 16 to l, the issuance
of money directly by the government. un-
qualified opposition to trusts and monopo-
lies which have been nursed and fostered
by the pernicions system of republican leg
~isration, commended Attorney General
Smyth for the brave stand he has taken
against trusts in Nebraska, reaffirmed al
legiance to the Declaration Of Independence,
condemned tho Mckinley policy of "benevo-
lent assimilation as unpatriotic and I'M
American, endorsed the clean administrator
OF Governor Poynter and the other state
officials. especially In providing for the
comfort and safe return OF the First Ne
braska volunteers from Manila, endorsed
the course OF Congressman Sutherland.
Stark and the other loyal fusion members
from Nebraska, expressed unrivaled and I'M
limited pride In our soldier boys who vol
unteered from Nebraska to carry the flag
against the murderous Spaniard in the
cause Of human freedom,
The resolutions were adopted without de-
bate amid tremendous applause, especially
when 16 to l was announced.
The conference committees at the con-
clusion of the adoption Of the resolutions
reported that the two conventions Were
ready for business and recommended thai
the silver republicans be allowed eight dele,
gates to sit in each convention. The recon-
mendation Of the committee was adopted
after some debate. Balloting on candidates
now began in both conventions and the
votes cast were for a time pretty evenly
divided between Stubs of Nuckolls, Scot
OF Thayer and Hastings OF Saline. After
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-31
To Collect ~ Delinquent Tax.

WAHCO, Neb., Aug. 3O.-(Special .)-Some
stir is being made in official circles of this
county over the collection Of Swift and Com
pany's delinquent taxes. The company has
an ice plant in section ~35-13-9. just north
of Ashland, which includes about 240 acres
of land, buildings and ice handling tools,
The plant is considered worth 500, 900, the
tax is delinquent for three years and
amounts to about 1890, which the swifts
refuse to pay, for the reason that 1t is an
Illegal tax. w, l.. Selby, the company's at
torney. was In this city yesterday and stated
that the company would abandon the plant
before 1t would pay such an exorbitant tax.
The county commissioners consider the tax
equitable and propose to proceed to collect
the tax.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-31
Knox County Farmers, institute.

CREIGHTON, Neb., Aug. 30.-(Special.)-
The next session of the Knox County In
stitute will be held at Charles C. Chare-
lands at 10 a. m. Friday, September l..
These gatherings of the leading farmers
of this county are very interesting, and are
productiv, Of much good to all. and a
better and a more successful way Of farm
ing is bound to result from the discussion
of the various subjects from time to time.
The subject for discussion at this session
is, What is Our Duty to the County Falr?'
Should We have a Mud Law; and II so,
What Should Be It's Extent and Nature?"
How to Make Hens Lay Through the
Winter" Each question Is to be opened
by a paper. and followed by a general dis
cussion. The meeting Is open and free to
all parties who are interested in improve
ment In any way.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-31

PIERRE. S. D., Aug. 30.-(Speciai Tele-
gram).-The first cash on the fund for the
return OF the South Dakota troops, $1,000,
from this city, was received by State Treas
urer Schamber today. Besides this the
people of Blunt, in the eastern part of the
county, have raised 500. which is in excess
of the amount apportioned to the county.
Stanley county to remit Its 5000 appor-
tionment tomorrow and Hand, Hyde and
Sully, the other counties under charge OF
b. A. Cummins, will be in within a few
days. II other districts do as well as this
the fund will soon be raised.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-31

YANKTON. S. D., Aug. 3o.-tSpecial Tele-
gram. "A heavy hail and windstorm visit
ed the country north OF Hanson, this county
last night. Hailstones as Fargo as hens
eggs fell and cut off cornstalks wherever
they struck. The path of the storm was
about two miles wide and did much damage
to corn and grain stacks in its course. Hell
mer Christopherson had twenty-seven grain
stacks blown over and a large field of corn
ruined and several others were heavy
losers. Windows on the side Of houses
next to the storm we're broken in.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-31
MOURNING Al GRAND
Remnin. of n Brave soldier Arrive In
Tint Oily from MnniIn.

GRAND ISLAND, Neb., Aug. 0V'-ISpe-
cial)-The remains Of Frank Neptune, late
a member Of the Colorado regiment which
has just returned from Manila, arrived In
this city today and will be inferred here.
where his parents reside. Death took place
at the Preside after the arrival of the
regiment in this country. He was very
highly thought of by his fellow soldiers and
q military service, with all the honors, was
held at San Francisco, before the remains
we're sent to this city.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-31

lent shape, the last year having been az
eeptionhlly prosperous in every respect.
Rev. Or, Lymer, who resigned his position
ms president OF Black Hills college OF this
place about throo months ago. and who has
since been acting pastor OF the Methodist
Episcopal church here, has refused to be re-
turned for the coming year and will re-
movo to Iowa.
Rev. ]. b.. Long, pastor Of the Congresa-
tional church here for three years, has re-
signed and will 60 to Boston to complete a
course in his theological studies.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-31
BLACK HIS NJ. e. Conference.

HOT SPRINGS, s.. D., Aug. S0.-(special)
Tho Black Hills annual conference of the
Methodist Episcopal church will convene at
Sturgis. Thursday. August 81, with Bishop
Warren presiding. 1t is probable that there
Will be changes in nearly every pastorate
in the conference. excepting Lead City and
Deadwood. 1t will probably be necessary to
import two or three strong preachers from
outside the conference to fiji some of the
best appointments in the Hills. Presiding
Elder Clough reports all charges in excel