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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-19

The War Department gave out today for
publication the amount of imports and ex-
ports at the port of Aguadilla. Porto Rico
from the month Of September, 1898, to June
80, 1899. The imports are as follows: From
the United States, So 14s; from Great
Britain, sl9,I53: from Germany, SOS, J14;
from Spain, s122, and from Austria-Hun-
gary. s2Gso. Total, s112. 49, The exports
during the same period were: To the United
States, S31,22o: to Great Britain. 81 1872: to
Germany. s9,31G: to Italy. $2.740: Spain
S96o4T; Cuba. SlS.313, and France, $40, SO
Total, s'5S.7I4. Excess of exports over i'm
ports, $23J5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-19
TOW MILLS IN a COMDISE.
They Expect to Control Product OF
the. Couutry.

DIES MONIES, Iowa, August 10.-Fifteen
tow mills have formed a combine by which
they expect to control the tow market of
the country. Headquarters for the COM
bine have been located at Elma, on the
Great Western, where a large factory is
in operation, and where A. G. Brown, who
has engineered the combine, has been
placed in charge of the interests of the
new company which has been Incorporated
1t is claimed that practically all tow
used in the country is manufactured in
these fifteen mills, which are located in
northern Iowa, southern Minnesota and
the Dakotas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-19

The State Department has asked the
military authorities to assist in locating S.
r. Pilgrim, who disappeared from Brock
vile, Ont, some time ago and is thought
to be in Cuba. Consul Norman reports
from BrOckvlle that Pilgrim left there in
May for New York and Washington, and
was heard from at the latter place in June
when, he said, he had formed valuable
business connection at Havana. Since then
all track of him has been lost, and his rela-
tives are much exercised over his disap-
pearance. He had a considerable sum Of
money with him when last heard of.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-19
FIRE UNDER CONTROL,
Loss at EicksburG Estimated at $780,
600, Well Insured.

FlCkSBURG, Miss, August 19.-The fire
which broke out last night in the big ware
house of Lee Richardson & Co. was gotten
under control this morning. For a time it
locked as though the whole block would be
swept, but by hard work the progress of
the flames was stopped at the Vicksburg
and Greenvillc Packet Companys head
quarters on the north and Levy Bros, oils,
on the west
The loss will approximate $4,000; well
covered by insurance. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-19
MYSTERIOUS sHoor1NG CASE.
Robert Hand Seriously Wounded
Near BridgetOn, N. j.

BRIDGETON, N. j., August 19-Robert
Hand a son of Capt. Ellis Hand of Port
Norris, N. j., was shot1 and dangerously
wounded late last night while riding on a
bicycle along lonely road near here. The
night was very dark, and asi he was rid
ing along he was suddenly confronted by
a man who shot him without warning. The
bullet entered Hands right side.
The young mans assailant was subse-
quently arrested and gave the name Of
Burke and said he lived at Dorchester
this county. There is considerable mystery
over the shooting. as there is no known
cause for the attack. 1t Is not known
whether Hand will recover or not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-19
Naval Orders.

Lieut.. c. B. Morgan has been detached
from the torpedo station and ordered to the
photographic office, Norfolk. Va. Lieut.
r. O. Bitter, detached from the hydro
graphic office, Norfolk. and ordered to the
Resolute. Lieut.. Commander ]. E. Roller,
to the Boston. Lieut.. w. O. Hume home
on sick leave. Ensign E. T. Fitzgerald
detached from the Brooklyn and ordered
to the Scorpion. Naval Cadet w. S. Miller,
detached from the Texas and ordered to
the Scorpion. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-19
Com merce of Cuban Ports.

The following imports and exports for the
port of Cabarien, Cuba, for the month of
July last were furnished today by the War
Department: 1mports-From United States
81, 125; United Kingdom, $175T4: Spain
1927. Exports-United States, 500, 49, prin-
cipally raw sugar.
Trinidad, Cuba, during the month of July
imported from the United States s23, 800
worth of merchandise, principally agricul-
tUrai machi1ery. During the same month
Trinidad exported TO the United States
$1,S11 worth Of copper manufactures
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-19
CONFINED TO OPORTO.
Not n Case of BubOnic Plague in POr-
tuSal Outside That city.

The Portuguese minister in this city has
notified the acting secretary of state of the
receipt of statement from the foreign
office Of Portugal, to the effect that few
cases of bubonic plague have appeared at
Oporto, and not at Lisbon, and that the
most energetic measures were Immediately
adopted to prevent the scourge from
spreading beyond the limits of Oporto, which
place, ii is explained, has been completely
isolated from the remainder of the king
dom The Portuguese foreign office states
further that not another case has made its
appearance in any other part of Portugal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-19
A Cake Walk and Straw Ride,
peeial Correspondence Of The Evening Star
FAUQUIER WHITE SULPHUR


SPRINGS, Va, August Is, $780,
A straw ride was given to Fairview cot
tage, Independent HILL Thursday night
During the evening a cake walk was held
by Misses Irene and Gertie Hanback,, Mr.
Hanback,. Mr.. Fuss, Mr. Harries and Mr.
8. Pole, the honors being won by Miss Irene
Pole and Mr.. c. Fuss Of Washington. There
were also violin selections by Master Sam
uel Pole. fancy dancing by Miss Irene Pole
recitations by Master Williamson Cook
Among the guests stopping here are Mrs.
S. B. Pole and family, Mr.. and Mrs. A. H.
Cook and little son. Mr. and Mrs. T. P.
Hess and little daughter Mr. Harry and
Ross Bright, Mr.. l.. Smith, Mr.. Calderon
Fuss of Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-19

The War Department has issued general
order announcing the establishment of two
military reservations in the Hawaiian ISL
ands. One is on a tract of land contain
ing 1,344 acres, situated about three miles
northwest of Honolulu, and the other res
ervation is IN d portion Of Waianae, Uka,
Oaho, about nineteen miles from Honolulu
and nine miles from Pearl harbor. This lat
ter reservation contains about IA, 400 acres.
military purposes subject to outstanding
leases
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-19

The War Department gave out today for
publication the statement that the exports
of merchandise from Havana Cuba. for the
month of July amounted to $1.S1O,77S OF
this amount the United States received ST.
CS7 ,591 worth; France, S572 $50 worth +;
Spain, $7469S worth; United Kingdom, $34, :
763 worth; Germany, So. worth: Uru-
quay, S10,932 worth: Mexico, $2072 worth:
Venezuela, $2,4o0 worth; Ecuador 1892
worth; Chile, $1,000 worth; Belgium, ST.
313 worth; Argentine Republic, s., 22S worth,
and Colombia, 81 944
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-19

1t has been decided by the Navy Depart
ment that the law providing that enlisted
1nen of the navy shall not be discharged on
foreign station, but must be returned to
the place of enlistment within the United
States for discharge, is mandatory, and
cannot be waived on request of man who
applies to be discharged at a point outside
of the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-19

NICKSBURG. Miss, August 19-Fire
started at midnight in the Levee street
warehouse of tie r. l.. Cook Company,
wholesale grocers. The fire spread rapidly
destroying the adjoining warehouses of
the p. p. Williams Company. wholesale
eIocers, and the Lee Richardson Hardware
Company Estimated loss, 500, 800.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-19

MADRID, August l9-It is announced
that the bubonic plague was brought to
Opocto, Portugal, by steamer loaded with
rice from India, and that forty-six cases
altogether have been reported Spanish
doctors now at Oporto, however telegraph
that the outbreak Of the disease is dimin-
iShing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-19
Diet Rejects Canal B,u

BERLIN, August 19.-The lower house
Of the Prussian diet today rejected the
entire canal bill by vote OF 225 to 147. ~
of the members abstaining from voting.
The bill for the Dortmund-Rhine canal
alone was rejected by vote Of 275 tn ia
three of the members abstaining from vot,
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-19

CLEARFlELD, Pa, August 19.-Alley
Brothers & Co.'S tannery at Curwensville
six miles from here, one of the largest in
dependent tanneries in the state, was COM
pietcly destroyed by fire last night. The
less is estimated at $4U1U0J which is part
ly covered by insurance. Three hundred men
are thrown out of employment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-19

relieves Gen. Sir VIM. Francis Butler as
commander of the British troops there.
Inc recent test cricket matcnes between
England and Australia were played in
such fine weather that they gave the bowl
ers no chance for high scores, and resulted
in drawn games
Agitation has commenced for some re-
form of the cricket regulations, either al
lowing four days for important matches or
for some system of handicapping with
the view of bringing the attack and de-
Tense more on a level.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-19

Extradttion Proceedings VIII Re
Withdrawn Next Tuesday.
LONDON, August i9.-The British gov
eminent has agreed to the withdrawal of
the extradtion proceedings in the case of
Mrs. VIM. Y. Perot charged with the alb
duction of her daughter, Gladys, from Bal
timore, Md, who, by mutual agreement of
the interested parties, was turned over to
the custody of her grandfather. VIM H.
Perot. The formal withdrawal of the pro-
ceedings will take place at the hearing of
the case to be held Tuesday next
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-19

SPRINGFIELD. H., August 19.-Stuart
Brown Of this city, master in chaneery of
the United States district court for the
southern district of Illinois, today sold at
auction the st. Louis, Indianapolis and
Eastern railroad to the Illinois Central
railroad, which was the only bidder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-19
To Examine Candidates for Lieuten-
Qncfes.

A naval examining board will meet at
the marine barracks here on the Doth IN
slant for the examination of candidates
for appointment as second lieutenants in
the Marine Corps. There are now thirty
six vacancies in that grade in the corps,
and that number of candidates has been
designated to appear before the board
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-19

Senator From Kansas Wants Changes
in the Constitution.

CHICAGO, August ia special to the
Chronicle from Topeka, Kan, says:
United States Senator Harris will intro
duce three amendments to the federal Con-
stitution at the next session of Congress,
and ask that they be submitted to a vote
of the people The first will provide that
the President shall be elected for term
of six years instead of four, and that he
shall be ineligible for reelection.
The second is designed to make the term
of representatives four years. The third will
provide for the election of United States
senators by direct vote Of the people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-19
Given to an Anacostin bidder.

The Secretary of War has awarded a con-
tract for an artesian well at Fort Hunt
Sheridan Point, Va. to William c. Miller
of Anacostia. d. G.. at his bid of $500 1t
is provided that the well shall have a six
inch bore of sufficient depth to provide fifty
gallons of potable water a minute. Consid-
cradle progress is reported in the construc-
ton OF the various military buildings at
this post.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-19

Capt. Evans HonOrabIy Discharged.
Captain Joseph F. Evans. commissary of
subsistence, United States volunteers, has
been honorably discharged from the vol
unteer army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-19
Death of an Infantrymnn

General Brooke reported to the adjutant
general this morning the death at Havana
on the 18th instant of Charles T. Brown.
Company F. Sth Infantry, of chronic ne
phritis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-19

Grant Cowman, colored. was today sent
to Jail for sixty days by Judge Mills for
the larceny of pair of trousers valued at
s. from Mrs. Lizzie Cussins. Cowman
claimed that the lady gave him the trou-
sers. but Mrs. Cussins denied this.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-19

The total amount of gold certificates is
sued to date by the treasury is $50. S21 500.
of which $1,221, 40 mas been taken in Wash
ington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-19
Awful Experience with Heart Dis

e,ce- That DIR. Agnew's Cure for the Heart
S"'N works like magic and as proven
by the testimony of Mr.. l.. ]. Law, Toronto Can.
II was 80 sorely troubled with heart disease that
l was unable for IS months to lie down in bed
lest smother. After taking dose of DIR. Ag-
news Heart Cure retired and slept soundly I
used one bottle and the trouble has not returned
Sold by
+. S. WILLIAMS 9th and r SITS.
EDMONDS WILLIAMS Sd and Pa, ave. q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-19
Judge Hilton.s Condition.

SARATOGA. N. Y. August 1Y.-Judee
Hilton's condition remains unchanged at
o'clock this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-19
Additional REGENTS.

The following contributions to the Porto
Rican relief fund have been received at the
Office Of The Evening Star:
Heretofore acknowledged. 80
c. Arnold. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1.0O
E. r. ..,............... SEQ
observation-disclosures. ......s......$ $3.50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-19
The Postmaster General. Return.

Postmaster General Smith has returned
from a fortnight's outing at Alexandria
Bay and with President Mckinley az
Champlain.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-07-06
A GREAT OFFER.
Farm Journal From Now 10 Dec, 1903,
Nearly Five Years.

BY special arrangement, made
with the publishers Of the Farm
/onrnaL we are enabled to offer that
paper to every subscriber who pays
for THE COLUMBIAN one year
ahead, for only $r.oo, both papers
for the price of ours only ; Our pa
per one year and the Farm journal
from now to December, 1908, nearly
S years. The Farm Journal is an
old established paper, enjoying
great popularity, one Of the best
and most useful farm papers pub
lished.
sD- This offer should be accepted
without delay.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-07-06
Get gas lamp for your bike at
Mercer's Drug & Book store.

While crossing the street in front
of the Court House, Thursday even
ing of last week, William Fedder
was run into and knocked down by
a bicyclist by the name of William
Gross, of Espy. 1t seems that Gross
forgot to ring his bell and the ped
estrian, who is quite advanced in
years, could not get out Of the way
in time to avoid the accident. Both
were considerably bruised, but Fed
der got the worst of it. This is
another case in which the ordinance
which says bicycle riders should
ring their bells at every street cross
ing was violated.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-07-06

Saturday afternoon Chief Mince-
moyer arrested stranger who was
making a show Of himself along
Mill street while under the influence
of drink. After the fellow had spent
several hours in the lock up he was
taken before Squire Hunter where
the usual fine of s. was imposed.
The fellow gave his name as F..
Wertman and Bloomsbury as his
residence. .-Danville MfelHgencer,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-07-06

A quartette of young men from
Danville entertained the residents
in the vicinity of the public school
building, on Fifth street, in royal
fashion on Saturday evening. We
failed to learn their names, but they
all possess sweet voices, and rem
dered several of the latest popular
songs i'll "a way that thoroughly
pleased the many who came out of
their houses to hear them. Espec-
tally good was their rendition of
Gussie L. Davis attest pathetic
ballad, He Carved His Mother S
Name Upon the Tree"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-07-06

Do you keep chickens Then
you ought to have the Farm ./onr-
nal. We give it in clubbing with
the COLUMBIAN, both for the price
of our paper only. Pay up year
ahead, and the Farm ./onrnsl will
come for the balance of 1899 and
all of 1900, 1901, 1902 and 1908,
nearly five years, and get to you
if YOU are on this planet.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-07-06

The Gold Medal contest held at
Saltwater on the 29th passed off
very pleasantly. All the contest
ants acquitted themselves very
creditably. Jack McHenry carried
off the medal. A second gold con-
test will be held in the Zion church
on Saturday evening the 18th inst.
Admission for adults Iocts, children
sets. All are cordially invited and
an interesting time is anticipated.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-07-06

A party composed of Mr.. and
Mrs. S. f. Peacock and family, Mr..
and Mrs. H. A. NJ Killip, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Funston, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. r. Schuyler, Mr.. and Mrs, A. w.
Duy and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Ikeler, Mr.. and Mrs. J. G.
Wells and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Glenn Butler and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. S. Rishton and family of
town, and Miss Renay Mitchell Of
Mt. Carmel and Mr.. George Millard
Of Centralia spent the 4th out at
Lows woods, along Fishing Creek.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-07-06

At the Saturday meeting Of the
County Commissioners it was direct
ed that the collectors of county tax
es put up their notices as Of date OF
July 18th, making Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday, September 9TH,
Sth and 9th, and I4th, 18th and
10Th respectively as settling days tc
receive the taxes prior to the sixty
days limit and Monday following
the 18th to make their returns o.
moneys collected.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-07-06
At WILLIAMSBURG N.

At Williamsburg, N. ", last
week the wife of Fireman Frank
Won Der Linn, of Engine Company
No. 3, presented her husband with
triplets, two girls, each weighing
seven pounds, and q boy of the same
weight. Won Der Linn already
possesses six sturdy youngsters, and
when he awoke this morning to find
the number increased by half, he
did not know whether to laugh or
be sorry. But he heard the story
with a grin, and turning to the
physician, asked: "Say, Doc, did
any of them get away?'
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-07-06

The stars and stripes foated from
many residences in town on Mon
day, it being the first anniversary
Of Schley's victory over the Spanish
fleet, when the ships under the COM
mand of Admiral Cervera, tried to
escape from Santiago Harbor.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-07-06

Pensions have been granted to the
following Columbia Countians the
past week: John Erwin, Catawissa
500 per month; Daniel Housberg-
er, Nunidia S7.oo per month; and
George A. Buckingham, Berwick
So. 90 per month.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-07-06

A special from Scranton to the
Philadelphia Inquirer, on Monday,
says: George Laycock, of Wilkes
Barre, while riding on the Elmhurst
boulevard to-day was thrown from
his wheel and down the mountain
side, a distance of twenty-five feet.
He escaped with compound frac-
ture of the right leg"
Mr.. Laycock is we'll known and
has many relatives in Bloomsbury
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-07-06

The foot of East street was the
scene of a genuine fist fight at an
early hour Tuesday morning. The
participants were a ward policeman
of that end of town, and dozen or
more young men, also residents OF
that section. The alteration start
ed from an exhibition of authority
on the part of the officer who had
beer in company with the crowd all
night, and had been imbibing quite
freely Of liquid refreshments.
Everybody off the street or I'll
lock you up" shouted the police
man" "I'll go when I ge.
good and ready" broke in one OF
the gang, and then the fun began.
The policeman, with club in hand,
began to make his way through the
crowd, which by this time had as
sumed mob proportions, but he
did mt get very far, before he was
stopped and his face and body treat
ed to a shower of blows from clench-
ed fists. He finally made his es-
cape and went home. The melee
occasioned great excitement and the
denizens for the radius of a block
were all aroused from their slum-
bers.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-07-06
Works of Reference
AT REDUCED PRICES

At BIDLEMAN'S BOOK STORE.
"The American Educator" 6
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trated.
Chambers Encyclopedia" 10
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"Appleton's Encyclopedia" I6
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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-07-06

On Saturday we received copy
of the E1eniRg Sentinel published
at South Norwalk, Conn, contain
ing a lengthy account of the COM
mencement exercises of Brown s
Business College. 1t speaks fiat
teringly of the success attained by
the institution. Its graduates num-
Der eleven in the stenographic de-
partment, and twenty in the busi-
ness department. The proprietor
of the school is Professor Ira S.
Brown, formerly Principal of the
Third street school, of this town.
His many friends hereabouts will
be pleased to hear of his success.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-07-06

Several homing pigeons, from the
loft of BOYD G. Evans, of this town,
made an excellent showing, against
a strong northeast wind, last Thurs
day. The birds were liberated at
Leesburg, Va, at 6:36 in the morn
ing, and reached Bloomsbury at
80 in the afternoon, covering the
distance, I65 miles, in less than 7
hours. This would be considered
fast flying for old birds, but when
borne in mind that these pigeons
are only young, it is truly remark
able. Mr.. Evans intends keeping
up these tests of speed and increase
the distance every time. He is the
possessor of one of the finest lot OF
fancy pigeons in this section of the
State,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-07-06

Postmaster Mellick has given no.
tice that from now on a closed mail
pouch will leave. the Bloomsbury
postoffice every Sunday evening,
containing mail for the east, south
and west. Letters must be depos-
tied in the postoffice, as the carriers
make no collections. This will be
a big advantage to the public in
general, and especially business
men.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-07-06

Mrs. Joshua Fetterman on Sun
day night, suffered second loss of
thirty young chickens; which were
killed by weasel. This makes
sixty-eight that she has lost in this
manner in the last two weeks.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-07-06

The summer communion services
will be held in Emanuel Reformed
church, Madison township, at 10 a.
m, Sunday July 20. Preparatory
services will be held OIL the preced-
ing Saturday evening.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-07-06

Until you have enjoyed a drive
in the evening across the river
bridge, at East Bloomsbury, you
cannot realize the picturesque pos
sibilities of our town i'll conjunc-
ton with electric lights.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-07-06

Mrs. John Miller died very sud
denly at her home i'll Hemlock town
ship Monday afternoon. She was
taken sick about neon, and grew
worse until she passed away a few
hours thereafter. A husband and
seven children, two sons and five
daughters survive.