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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

Dress G0odS.
Storm Serges.-Woven from
the best pure woods As inches
wide in seven colors and black
at 55c. per yard.
Homespun.--All wool in lead
ing colors, 81 inches wide, good
weight, correct finish at Is cents
per yd.
Broadcloths so inches wide
all pure wool--steam shrunk,
colors and black. Good value
at SI.oo a yard, while this lot
lasts the price IS cents.
KID CioveS.
We place on sale this week a
lot of regular $I.oo kid gloves
at Is cents per pair (not all
Sizes. Our regular lines of kid
gloves have been largely in.
creased this week with new col.
ors and sizes.
| Silks and Hef0etS.
Complete line of silks fol
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

dresses, waists, &c. Velvets full
line.
Goats, CabeS, SC.
Our lines Of coats and capes
are now ready. All the newest
styles of the season. We call
attention to Our $3.50 regular
$1,000 grade. All silk lined,
new coat sleeve-plenty OF
others equally as low. Newest
golf capes are here.
FnrS, CoilaretteS &c.
You will find choice select
ed lot of Neck Scarfs, Collarettes
&C., here for your approval-H
you have a fur need, see us.
Undera0ear.
Ladies feecy lined vests S rs
Ladies' Fine Vests rs
Ladies Wool Vests 100
Children's feecy lined
vests rs
| Boys heavy vests and pants rs
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

The Friendship Fire Company
returned from attending the State
Convention, at Scranton, Friday
evening. The failure of the boys
to capture one of the prizes offered
is a great disappointment to our
citizens. They certainly presented
a fine appearance, and we are in
clined to believe that it wasn't a
square deal. 1t is estimated that
there were in the neighborhood of
1000 men in line, and the parade
was two hours in passing the re-
viewing stand.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

Farm Journal for the balance OF
1899 and all of 1900, 1901, 1902
and 1908, over four years, to every
subscriber who is in arrears if they
will pay all back dues and one year
in advance also to every new ad-
vance-paying subscriber. No bet
ter farm paper than the Farm ./o"r'
nal
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

Guy Jacoby, Charles c. Evans
and c. A. Small, committee on
naturalization will meet the first
Monday of every month at 9 o'clock
a. III. at the law Office of Guy Jacoby
Esq, in Bloomsbury, to examine
applicants for naturalization. All
applications should be sent i'll at
least five days before the time OF
hearing.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

Supervisors should remove all
loose stones from the public roads
as the law directs. The Act, as
passed by the past Legislature,
provided a severe penalty for the
neglect of this duty, and should All
accident happen by the neglect, the
township is made liable for all dam
age ensuing.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

John Williams was thrown vio-
lently from his bicycle while de-
scending the Lightstreet hill, COM
ing toward Bloomsbury, Sunday,
His injuries were a skinned face
and confused hands and legs. l,
appears that the front wheel of the
" bike" struck a stone, and the
jar, coming suddenly and unex-
pectedly, threw him over the han
die bars. He resides in Berwick.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

S. J. Faux. a horseman of some
note, and former resident of this
town, died at the home Of his
daughter, Mrs. John Brown, in
Wilkes Barre, Sunday afternoon,
aged one month past seventy-two
years. He was at one time the
proprietor of the Lee Park Hotel,
and has broken and handled some
of the fastest horses in this State.
He was we'll and favorably known
throughout the State. Harry Faux,
who week or two ago was report
ed to have been killed by vicious
horse, is son of the deceased
The funeral took place on Tuesday,
interment being made in Almedia
cemetery.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

Murray & Mack's Merry Com
pany, in " Finnegan's Ball" de-
lighted big audience at the Opera
House Tuesday night. The object
of the piece is to make people
laugh, and it certainly accomplished
its purpose Tuesday night.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12
Wanted I!

We want 500 new subscribers to the
COLUMBIAN this fall, and as special
inducement will include the Farm
/ownal from now until Jan I, 1904
free.
Or the New York Thrice week
WorlH for three months free.
Or the COLUMBIAN and W0rM one
year for $3.50. II
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

Ikeler & Fleckenstine are build
ing a shed near their mill, this side
of Oak Grove, in which to store
lumber, taken in exchange for flour
and feed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

L. Z. Whary has a large assort-
ment of stoves and ranges, in
Guiding the Summit Range, with
draw out CRATE, large fire box for
coal, special wood set, for burning
long wood, for farm use, cement
top and bottom oven plates, full
sheet flue, with 2ox22 inch oven,
with reservoir and without. Every
range guaranteed. Prices-away
down.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

Mr.. L. Gross has Just returned
from New York with the finest
stock of clothing ever brought to
Bloomsbury
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

Miss Martha Brugler, of Third
street, on Monday morning took q
quantity of ammonia, thinking it
was listerine, and as a result, hat
her mouth and throat badly burned.
DR.. Brown was quickly summoned
and administered emetics.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

We speak the truth when we say
that L. E. Whary's stock of fancy
china is the finest ever brought to
Bloomsbury. All the new shapes
and beautiful decorations in French
and German china.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

Squirrel shooting is not legal I'M
til October 18th, but as usual some
Of the country game hogs are al
ready at the work Of slaughtering
them. An example should be made
of these violators Of the law.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

The postmastership vacancy at
Coles Creek, caused by the death OF
Rev. !. ID. Rockwell has been filled
by the appointment of Mrs. Ida NJ.
Cole
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

1t will pay you to inspect S. R
Bidleman's large and fine line o
wall paper.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

Ask to see the new style of visit
ing card at this Office. Can't be told
from an engraved card, and costs
less than half as much. If
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

Inner tubes, tires, saddles, &C.
ments, tire tape, toe clips, wrench
es, graphites and bike sundries at
Mercer's Drug & Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

L. +. Whary's fine Dinner Sets,
Orange Bowls, Salad Dishes and
inumerable other pretty and useful
table requisites are boundless in
their ability to please.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

p. d. Black, of Rohrsburg, an
nounces his name as the Prohibi-
ton candidate for County Commis-
sioner in this issue.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

Cook WANTED. "A girl who ur-
derstands cooking is wanted, where
good wages will be paid. Apply at
the COLUMBIAN Office. If.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

c. c. Peacock is improving the
appearance of his East Fifth Street
property, occupied by J. S. Woods,
with fresh coat Of paint.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

When in town stop and see the
best and cheapest line of Blankets
and Robes ever offered to the pub
lie at {. S. Furman's. 1915 at
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

H. F. Betz, a inineralogist, is
said to have just located vein of
coal, 20 miles i'll length, between
Milton and Montoursville.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

Visitors to the fair will do well
to stop in and take glance at L. +,
Whary's stock of Stoves, Ranges
and Fancy China.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

This week and during the fair is
the 5oth Anniversary of The D..
Lowenberg Clothing Store, Blooms
burg's Greatest Clothiers. No one
should miss seeing their elegant
stock and the low prices OH same.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

"What's in name ?" Every
thing, when you come to medicine.
When you get Hoods Sarsaparilla
you get the best money can buy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

For fine groceries and candies We
are at the front in quality and price
Bloomsbury Store Co.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

Special shipment of hats and fur
nishings, for Fair--just received at
Townsend's Star Clothing House.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

The engagement of Miss Blanche
Gross, the popular and accom-
plished daughter Of our townsman
Louis Gross, and Mr.. Joseph Helm,
promising young man, of Dan
vile, has been announced. The
wedding will occur next month.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

Maus Elder has succeeded Guy
Sloppy as clerk tor Ben Gidding.
The latter resigned to take a posi-,
tion as stenographer with the new
Keystone Drug Company.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

A. S. Spaulding former resi-
dent of this town has been granted
a patent for an improved method of
curtain construction.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

The Frank p. Billmeyer resi-
dcnce on Market street has been
closed, and the family has gone to
New York City for the winter.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

The dining hall on the fair
ground this year is i'll charge of the
Presbyterian Church. A first class
dinner is served for fifty cents.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

]. Wesley Meyer has erected a
handsome new sign in front Of his
store next to the Post Office.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

Outdoor plants and flowers, left
unprotected, have decidedly frost
bitten appearance just now.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

The 18th annual convention o
the Young Women's Christian AS
sociations Of the State, will be held
in Williamsport November ? to 6.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

Our merchants are removing the
awnings from in front of their busi-
ness places. No effort will be made
to deep the sun out from now on.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

A number of friends from this
place attended the funeral of Will
liam Mather at Millville on Sunday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

The finest overcoats in light col
ors, black, blue and brown at the
lowest prices at Gross Bloomsbury.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

We go to press one day earlier
this week, in order to give our em-
ployees an opportunity to take in
the fair.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

Pencil boxes, crayons, box paper
envelopes and all stationery at Mer
GERS Drug & Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

Perfumery at 10, IS, 25, so, IS,
100, I.25, I.5o and 200 per bottle
at Mercer's Drug & Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

Do you want clothing1 If you do
it will pay you to inspect the grea
stock at Gross.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

School tablets, pens, pencils, inks,
erasers, compasses and all school
supplies at MERGERS Drug & Book
Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

Main Street is being covered with
crushed cinder. This will make
the best kind of a road bed after it
is worn a little.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

For pretty lamps see our new lin'
front window in grocery room
Bloomsbury Store Co.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

WHEAT WANTED. - Cash paid
for damaged wheat. M. SAGER,
81. Orangeville, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

Hack to the fair ground" i
heard all along our Main thorough
fare today.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

We are headquarters in mackin
toshes, umbrellas, etc. Bloomsbury
Store Co.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

The newest and nobbiest over
coats at Star Clothing House.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12
4 ! Dress ! Goods ! Store
Our present showing surpasses all
previous efforts.

We feel that this DRESS GOODS display is without
peer gathered from the leading markets
You will this DRESS GOODS display interesting expo
stion for style, quality and price, for the season.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

Hats, caps, trunks, suits, ETC., in
endless variety at Gross the cloth
ier, Bloomsbury.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

A Christmas line Of pictures to
look at. Also pictures for wedding
presents at S. r. Bidlemans.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

The Old Maids Convention will
be given at the Opera House instead
of at the Tabernacle, Oct. 10Th.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

A penny saved is penny made
Buy your clothing at Gross he i:
cheapest.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

HOODS PILLS cure Liver Ills, Bill
Iousness, Indigestion, headache.
Easy to take, easy to operate. 25c.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

Come in to S. R. Bidleman an
look at the &c., wall paper as at
vertised.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

Fine dress goods and waist silks,
our line is complete. Bloomsbury
Store Co.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

1t will do your eyes good to look
at l.. +. Whary's display of fancy
China. A large assortment to Sc
lect from, suitable for wedding
gifts.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

An elegant stock Of boys ant
childrens' suits and overcoats at l.
Gross.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12
Legal advertisements on page 7.

Keep an eye on Cur Puzzle De
partment on Ist. page.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

The WoAfoW Am0iean says "Ii
there is any idle men in Danville at
this time it is because they do not
want work.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

See the new golf capes, coats and
collarettes, just opened, at Blooms
burg Store Co.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

Fine nobby young mems suits.
Latest style double breasted vest,
very low in price at Gross, No. II
Main street, Bloomsbury.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

Several speedy horses are entered
in the races at the Fair this week,
Among the best, perhaps, are King
of Diamonds, record, 400 a and
Sterling, 2.oS14. These records
were not made this year.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

Don't forget the great bargains il
clothing at Gross.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

Do not forget we are selling
ladies' 800 shoes at $50. Blooms
burg Store Co.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

Advanced styles in neckwear al
Townsend's Star Clothing House
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

All kinds of drugs at Mercer's s
Drug & Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

If you wish to save money, and
find a great stock of clothing go to
Gross, he is the cheapest.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

Bring your pictures into S. R
Bidleman's S and have them framed
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

Better try for the prize in our Puz-
zle Department on Ist page.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12
For Rent.

Rooms on second floor fion t, over
B. Gidding's clothing store. Inquire
of ]. G.. Wells. 6-I If.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

Extraordinary values in mems,
boys and children's clothing.
Townsend's Star Clothing House.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12
THE COLUMBIAN.
BLOOMSBURG, IA

THURSDAY, OCTOBER IL, 1899.
Entered at the Post once at Bloomsbury, Pa
as Second class matter, MdrCh l, lsSs.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

Those fall shirts, at Townsend S,
are creating quite stir.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-01
SUMMARY OF T0-DkYS NEWS.

The Uber mystery is explained
Mrs Ellis sent TO jail No bail Will be
asked. a.s
ern DEPOT 20 be given out soon.
Tobacco dealers will endeaVor 10 re-
cover from the Government
Mr.. Alexander Cameron elected presi-
dent OF the Blues Association
STATE NEWS.
Six guano warehouses burned In Lan-
a Jury to try General Walker gotten
In Montgomery county.
Eagle Shoe Factory, al freoerichs-
burg, on IRE. >-..,.,,x
The Nashville arrives al Nofioih'
GENERAL NEWS.
The President Is deluged with applica-
tious Tor commissions IN the volunteers.
-Braastreet reports the trade outlook
OF the country as bright as ever before
Daniel l.. Iiemanu, the oidest cs-
Mayor OF New York, is dead
"Tohn / Williams AZ Sons in syndicate
which mas made a big southern deal
,Four thousand troops at san Fran.
cisco ready 10 san Tor Manila.
-Blcyciist Murphy rode mile ~ a
little over hfty-seven seconds.
FOREIGN NEWS.
cantain Dreyfus reached Rennes AZ 5
o'clock this morning.
-The Duke Of connaught renounces hts
claim 20 the COburg succession
-AdviceS from samoa Indicate that
peace has been restored there.
-Riotocs scenes IN the italian Chamber
OF Deputies.
The Reigan riots continue and the
gendaImes charge the crowds again.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-01

BREsT. FRANCE June oo.-A dis
patch from Rcnues says the police are
taking mp positions around the railway
station there and that everything indi-
Gates that Captain Dreyfus is already
en- route 10 is reported that he will reach
Rennes at o'clock tomorrow morning.
10 is not known here whore the land
ing was effected. The weather Is very
heavy. aud d. is impossible 90 see Two
hundred yards from the shore along the
coast in the vicinity of Brest. IN con-
sentence of thc rain and dense mist.
Excitement was az fever heat this
evening when it was reported that the
cruiser SfaN had already entered the
harb0r and was lying on the Arsenal.
Scores Of journalists Immediately put on
i'm boats 10 investigate. but they failed
,o ind the warship
A SECRET LANDING.
July 1-Up 20 4 o'clock this morning
no news had been received here OF the
arrival Of Cap ain Droyfus at Rennes.
The latest rep0,t Is that the authoritieS
had arranged a secret landing at the
little village ~ Moulin Blanc, about FOUR
miles from Brest. but the vigilance OF
the newsns per men led 70 a change In the
arrangements and Dreyfus was disein-
barked Il Quiberon IN Brittany. near
LOr.ent. where the telegraph or'se
closes at 9 T.. NJ. thus rendering IL i'm
possible b telegraph 10 Rennes the fact
of his arrival.
HIS HEALTH pRECARiOUS.
PARIS July LIT Is persistently ru-
mored here that Captain Dreytus landed
last evening from the cruiser SfaN. cap
tain Cofinieres be N0rdect at Iorient.
and Immediately proceeded T. Rennes As
telegraph offices are closed II is Impossible
10 verify this report.
It IS also said thar the government had
advices from the Azores when the sfax
passed Fayal that the health OF Dreyfus
was precar.ous. This IS held in some
quarters TO explain the anxiety 10 prevent
the public seeing him.
The Partisan public IL rather listless
about his arrival and there Is no excite
m,ut at Rennes where torrents ~ rain
are falling. although the railroad station
there rs full Of reporters awaiting the
coming ~ the famous prisoner
DREYFUS ARRIVES.
REyNES July Captain Dreyfus
landed at Qulberon and was conveyed by
train 10 Bruse. twelve kilometres from
Rennes. There he entered landau ac.
COMMANDED by chief Of detectives Of the
prefect Department. and was driven TO
Rennes.
The party a--ived M the prison without
Incident crowd assembled and
witnessed the arrival m silence and with
out manifestation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-01
DR.. BRUNNER'S VIEWS.
Figures as 10 Havana's Health Are,
lie Says, Misleading.

lie says, Misleading.
SAVANNAH. GA. June 30-Dr W. T..
Drummer United States Sanitary Inspect
or at Havana. arrived here this evening
At midnight Dr Bruner viii cease 20 Doe
Sanitary Inspector 0f Havana. and Will
become health officer ~ savannah
I'm am interview This evening Or. Brun-
ner said
'lu giving up mr place with the Marine
Hospital Service at Havana, I shall suf-
fer pccuniary loss. hut there are other
things 90 consider In this life besides
money
iie is not highly pleased with the con
dition Zoo Cuba. after am American occu-
patton OF many months The figures that
have been published to show how healthy
Havana is in comparison with former
years. he states. are misleading. The
years taken tor reference are those when
war was ON in the island. al which time
naturally public affairs Jagged. IL is q
good thng for Americans. he says. that
the rainy season is late in stratng in
Havana. Fcvcrs viii come with the wet
weather a few weeks of rain and there
may be trouble. They said they had san
tiago in fme dN apparently, but when
the rain came the fever came with IT,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-01
FIRED ON THE NEGROES,
Striking Illinois Miners Shoot Into
Train Load OF Imports

MARION. ILL. June 3o-To-day as the
train on the Illinois Central carrying a
coach load Of negroes from Pana 10
Brushs mines. one mile north OF Car
terville. stopped at the Fredonia mine.
three miles northwest OF Cartersvile.
large number of striking union miners
opened fire on the negroes. hlline one
woman and wounding about twenty
others
Before the bloody work could be car
ricd further thc train pulled out for
Johnston city
When it reached "a point one mile north
of Brushs mine the negroes were un-
loaded and marched across the country
Co their destination. u SIS said that "a
majority of the rioters were negroes
whom Brush brought here from the
South about year ago and have since
Joined the union
There S. great cNcitmcnt in the neigh
borhood OF the Brush mine and battle
between the working nerrocs. who aye
well armed. ana the striking miners. who
are on the ground ready for tight may
be prccipitated at amy moment super
intendcnt Brush wired for sheriff Cray
Immediately after the riot. asking for
protection. The sheriff has gone 90 the
scene. but ne took uo deputies with him.
lie had no guns 90 arm them.
A majority of Bru-h's miners have
been on strike for "a month. though
many Of his imported negroes have re-
NAMED loyal TO him The trouble grows
ont question Of wages
CHICAGO. June 3O-A dispatch from
Mlrphysboro. H., SAYS of the shooting
near CarteIsyille.
The Tiuers numher fifty. and We're arm
ed with rifles and were hidden in grass
behind the cou1ty depot. When the
train stopped the leader who was am
Italian. got on thc platform ana COM
mandod the negroes to get cut Con
ductor Bryan interforcd. but was stopped
bv "a revolver in his face The train bee
gan 20 move and the miners poured in q
withering fire Conductor Bryan yelled
10 the negroes 10 throw themselves 0n
the floor. All escaped serious wounds.
save the woman. who was killed in-
stantly. Half n mile further and the
negroes were unladen and placed under
charge of guards. They were then
marched TO the mine. Intense excite
ment prevails n the Cartersyie coal
mines and bloody riots are expected as
the feeling has been intense for weeks.