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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-09

CLEVELAND, Aug. 4.--The sixth an
nual meeting of the National Apple Ship
pers' association came TO an end last
evening. and most of the l60 delegates
have departed for their homes. The next
meeting will be held at Toronto the frs
Wednesday in August, 1901. During I'll,
three days the convention was in session
letters and kilograms We're received from
every fruit growing section of the coun
try, and from these il is estimated tha
the apple crop this year will be the lar
gcst in the history of the United States
exceeding that of 1896, when 10000, o0(
barrels were gathered
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-09
Attempt to Kill the Shah.

PARIS, Aug. 3.-Muzaffer-ed-din shah
Of Persia. who has been a visitor 10 the
exposition since Saturday as the guest Of
France, narrowly escaped an assassin's E
bullet yesterday. 1t had been arranged
that he should visit Sevres and see the
national pottery works. going afterward
10 Versailles, and il was just after he
had left the Sovereigns' palace on his
way to the Seine TO go on board a yacht
placed AT his disposal for the trip that
the attempt upon his life was made.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-09
Secondhand Wheels

At MERGERS Drug and Book Store,
getting very scarce. We now have
lett the following only: One ladies',
in good condition, at SI2.oo; one
Alton, new this year, $4,000 list price,
that can be bought for S25.oo. This
wheel has not been run % miles.
One Crescent tandem for $50. 90.
This We regard as the best bargain
We have been able to offer this year
in tandems. If you want new
wheel, it will pay you to get our
prices, as we will promise you real
bargain.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-09
Attack on Schreiuer.

CAPE TOWN, Aug. S.-The speech of
eX-Attorney General Solomon in the Cape
parliament. explaining his course during
the war and his support Of the measures
proposed by the Sprigg ministry. is uni.
versally praised. Even the Ons Land
the Dutch newspaper, admits that he
justified his attitude by being consistent
throughout. The Ons Land has another
attack on ex-Prime Minister Schreiner,
who. il says, has betrayed himself and
his party
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-09
DE WET SURROUNDED.
Beers In n Trap Near Reitzberg,
Baden-PoveII Wounded.

LONDON, Aug. ca special dispatch
from Pretoria, dated Saturday. says:
General Christian De Wet is com.
pletely surrounded near Reitzberg. and
il is impossible for his forces To escape
through the strong British Gordon.
The Beers say they will make stand
at Machadodorp. They are short Of am.
munition and food. General Hamilton
by the rapidity Of his movements pre-
vents re-enforcements reaching Com
msndant General Botha.
The Lourenco Marques correspondent
Of The Daily Express, wiring saturday
says:
"Transvaal advices declare that Gen.
eral BadenPowell was wounded during q
recent engagement al Rustenhurg when
the Beers, according 10 their account
took some prisoners and captured 32I
wagons"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-09

FRESNO, Cal, Aug. 6.-Fred Hines.
l3 years old, has confessed that he pois-
oned his father, who is lying dangerous
ly i'll AZ the county hospital. The boy
said that his father treated him crueny
and had refused TO allow him to drive
his team. He concluded 10 kill him. He
and his younger brother bought the
poison, which Fred put in his fathers
coffee
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-09
british War Loan Quickly Taken

NEW YORK. Aug S.-Tho entire
British war loan Of $4,000 900 could
easily be obtained in America. 1t was
authoritatively announced yesterday by ].
i. Morgan X Co and Barring Magoun X
Co. that subscriptions to the new British
war loan OF fl0,0OO,0O0 had been closed.
Inquiry al those Offices showed that he
fore the subscriptions closed in London
applications had already been received
in America for more than the entire
amount OF the loan.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-09
Plague Appears In London.

WASHINGTON, Aug, 4.-The marine
hospital service has received the follow.
ing telegram from Passed Assistant Sur.
geon Thomas announcing the outbreak
of tee bubonic plague in London: There
have been four cases of plague and two
deaths from plague in London dag
hosts confirmed by meteorological ex
animation. DO not think there will b,
further spread"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-09

This mornings Philadelphia IN
9mrer contained a good likeness Of
Joseph Maer of Danville, who has
enlisted in the marine service. He
sails on the transport Grant from
San Francisco for China, on August
*. He is we'll known i'll Blooms
burg, by reason of his having been
employed by his brother, l. Maier,
when he conducted clothing store
in this town, a few years ago.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-09
British War Bonds.

NEW YORK, Aug. 4.-Subscriptions
win be taken in this country for a new
issue of fl0,000.O00 in per cent ex.
cheQuer bonds, issued for the Bank Of
England. The bonds are to be for three
years and will be issued AT as. Sub
scriptions are authorized 10 be taken in
this country by ]. +. Morgan K Co. and
Barring, Magoun & Co. Of New York.
Kidder, Peabody 4 Co. of Boston and
Drexel & Co. Of PhiladelplHa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-09
AUDITORS NOTICE

ESTATE OF GKo. W STEADY AASS,no.uted A., S.Iuted BY "
The undersigned auditor "trPpunty, Pa y
pass upon the exceptions MED ,S5 I3 /. X hhTE
hpal account OF Norman Noig sIs ~ OF Geo M,
baum, executors OF w distrioute lAl'gniol
e snce Of said estate in hands Of thereto W
to ana among the parties enIiIlTI. burg Pa,5
saturday September lst, A. y n,s tsVS SSppolntI.s
p m, 70 perform ths 1i Dsries SgSs interested 5ebs
estate must appear, or ,,tot,
nom coming IN on said iuud., gR, Audl""
Sat % s'' CHARLES NJ. BLAhs.'
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-09
AUDITORS NOTICE

ESTATE OF LAWSON HrGHEsS, EssS,pgoiSted g9iSthed pyi.,'
The undersigned auditor. aP5vpty, Pa, I
Orphans Court OF columns IN hands o. \.
maGe distribution OF balanSS will ST. ,M X
Medny Nee M iSsyet tseptem6er 5h l2o a. aa.p5pDSSa
M. to perform the duties OF nli Interested u Y
when and where all parties iioreyer dsral''
estate must appear, 9r ,d ~ Atm.
nOm coming In on sald di,,sn InlI II FL Elk, AuI-.
NQ-4f mn
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-09
If it's in Our Store. the Quality is Good.
If You Buy it Here. the Price is Lowest
|. w. HARTMAN & SON,
BLOOMSBURY, PA.
Hicks for August.

Rev. Irl Hicks, of St. Louis, No,
predicts more acceptable weather tr
August. The influence OF the moa
will forestall a heated term at Tx
opening OF the month. All the Il:
naming storm periods will not com
bine with the intense heat Of luE
and especially cool weather will Or
low the closing storms Of August
There will be a number OF heavy
thundergusts, however, in the tIS
portion of the month. HalstoT@
are to be expected in the noTin7e''
and possibly, light snow.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-09
To Search For the Pole.

BERLIN, Aug. 3.-Captain Banen-
dahl Of the imperial navy will start for
the north pole in a fortnight. He will
sail directly into the pack ice regions
north Of SpitIberaen and then eastward
10 the open sea. when he believes that he
can reach the pole He will take three
wears provisions
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-09
Rniding Beers Punished.

KROONSTADT. Aug. S.-Command.
ant Theron, who commanded the Boei
flying patrol that derailed and burned
last week near HoniCspruit the train car
rying United States Consul Stowe and
flying the stars and stripes, has suffered
a loss of three killed and ten severely
wounded in a rear guard action neaI
Kroonstadt with the Malta mounted in.
fantry. The British sustained no losses
Mr. Steyn is seriously i'll.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-09
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given thaIp p,Lol6T,oit6urg LlT s.@
association, known as lhe yore Of s v
jority. In number and value S,,asf Of ia,'ss5l is5l
solved on the first day Of Agf6 t6s Bloomso.
persons having claims against .nf ne slns,ll
Store Co, "Limited,' viii presseqfCo fo,r Firsl y
W. j. He'll, at their ONCE, o,nT oIu ~ and all n
tional Bank Building, tor pay in iinlshtn assotlaA'
win settle with and pay said ai,di,NiN Nix G5hairnlS
so = II. TUsTlN, srV'Vy----
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-09

Labor Day will be extensively
celebrated in Shamokin. Among
the orators of the day will be Ella
Wheeler Wilcox, who will deliver
an address to the lady clerks and
textile workers. There will be re-
presentations from all the anthra-
cite towns il the section.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-09
Left Them in Dreamiand.

"Oh, mammal" exclaimed a bright
little miss Of three one morning, ~
dreamed I had such a cute little pony
and cart" And what did you 90
with them, dear?" asked her mother.
oh" was the reply, ~ left them in
dream,and."
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-09
Girton Reunion.

On account of the Farmers pic
mic being on the 9th Of August, the
Guton Reunion will be held in Hess
Grove, Rupert, on the following
Thursday, August 10th.
S. J. JOHNSON, Sec'y.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-09

The COW with the crumpled horn
walked up to the fence and gazed
placidly at Aunt Irene and darling
little six-year-old Reginald who are
spending few weeks on the farm
among papa's relatives. "Oh, ma
ma" he chirped, lust see the
bossy cow what's twisted her handle
bars -
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-09
Money to Loan.

sI4oo to loan on first mortgage on
town property. at 5 per cent. and
taxes. Apply TO Geo f. Elwell, Atty,
Bloomsburg, Pa. If
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-09
THE COLUMBIAN.
BLOOMSBURY. PA.

Lamps, burners, wicks, chimneys,
globes, shades and all other lamp
fixtures, at Mercer's Drug X Book
Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-09
Wanted.

A Newfoundland or Shepherd P.f y,
Address Elisha Brugler, BIooH'lgI S',j,
Pa, or call in person a t
Valley. -
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-09

MOUNTAIN GROVE CAMP-MEEINi'
For the accommodation Of tnos
desiring to attend the CamP,Meetn}
at Mountain Grove, to be held AT
gust Sth to 10Th, the Pennsyl'aa'
Railroad Company will sell excuIiL'i
tickets to Mountain Grove, non
Williamsport, Mifflinburg, Mt VI
mel, Wllkes-Barre, TomhlcAen la.
intermediate points, August ia "
10Th, good to return until August u
1000.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-09

The following letters are n'a y I
the Bloomsbury, Pa, posloifce' ~. ~.
will be sent to the dead letter oll@
Aug. al, 1900. Persons calm. eal.la9 ~, -
these letters will please say Ina "''
were advertised Aug. 7, 1900
Charles Remley, w. Swan5sh 4
One cent will be charged on ''''
letter advertised. M
o B. MELLlcE, P NJ
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-09

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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-16
Negroes Protest.

Washington, Jan. 16.-At the opening
of today's session of the senate, Cullom
presented petition hadsomely bound
and signed by 5000 colored persons ask
ing for legislation as will protect colored
people from 1.-The barbarous tactics of
lynching and burning colored men,"
Hoar said he believed every senator
would be glad to have such measures
adopted as would suppress this wrong
doing and enable the officials to enforce
the laws. He directed attention. how
ever. to the fact that state laws take
cognizance of the crimes referred to-.
and thought it difficult question to
determine the constitutional method by
which federal action could be taken in
the case.
Chandler said if the states do not pun
ish crimes for which they have 7pen-
atty, no federal law can take. the place
of ,iseless state laws. He stated there
was no federal law under which the viO-
lators of even suffrage laws could be
punished.
Cullom thought the subject called for
investigation.
''These people, said he, "realize that
they are being badly treated. SUCH treat
ment is without authority of law, and
it ought to be stopped If possible"
Tillman (S. c. what is the imme-
diate cause Of this petition? Does it
come from Chicago?"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-16
Rv0rS Cable Route.

Washington, Jan. 16-Secretary Long
ana Rear Admiral Bradford appeared
before the senate committee on naval
anairs today in advocacy Of the con-
struction of the Pacific cable by the gov
ernment. The secretary's statement was
general and related entirely to the feasi-
bility Of the plan and it's advantage over
doing the work by private enterprise.
Rear Admiral Bradford detailed the
operations of the collier Nero, which is
now engaged in making preliminary
survey of the proposed line west of Homo
lulu. He said that the survey had been
completed and that the Nero was on its
return, making a ''zigzag survey" Ac-
cording to reports made of the prelimf-
nary work the proposed cable was en-
tirely practicable. 1t is to run from San
Francisco to Honolulu, thence via Mid
way islands and Guam to Dingala bay,
island of Luzon, with a spur for COM
mercial purposes to Yokohama. The av-
erage depth between Honolulu and Mid
way is 200 fathoms, between Midway
and Guam 5000, and between Guam and
Luzon $500. He estimated the cost at
$1,O50 per knot, which, with the amount
necessary for steamers, officers, ETC.,
would bring the cost up to $10,0O0,000. He
placed the entire length of the cable at
1924 knots, which allows 20 per cent for
slack and detours.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-16
Steamer Rates Raised.

New York, Jan. 16 The transatlantic
steamship lines have Increased their pas
senger rates between New York and Eu-
rope owing to the heavy travel that is
expected to the Paris exposition.
The Holland American line today spe-
Gifted a general ten per cent on it's prin-
cipal steamers. The Atlantic Transport
line, in its rate sheet for this year, an
nounces an intermediate season from the
middle of March to the middle Of April
and for the berths engaged for that period
there Is an increase of SIS each over the
same time last year.
At the Cunard Offices it was said that
while the rates for the summer were not
vet published, there would be increases
over the rates asked last year and the
summer would be extended.
The White Star has placed therates for
the coming season exactly where they
were during the year 1898, before the dis
agreement among the occurred.
The chief increase in the Hamburg
American steamers is in the deck state
room, some Of which are raised $50 a
room.
The North German Lloyd and Ameri-
can line steamers have increased their
rates slightly and the season is month
longer than last year. when 1t extended
from May to July Is.
The French line has a higher rate for
saloon cabins than last year.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-16
Continue Long Range Shelling
of B0er Camps and the
Enemy Suffers Loss.
HAS CROSSED THE TUGELA
And the British Column is Not Having
as Hard a Job as 1t Expected on
Its March to Ladysmith-Boers
Withdrawing.

London, Jan. 16.-The complete alb
sence Of news from Natal up to this
hour proves that the censorship Will
allow nothing to pass until Buffers
plans are executed or have failed. Even
General Roberts in his report of yester-
day evening refrained from mentioning
a word about Natal or Butler.
From the other columns there is little
news Of moment. Modder river advices
Of yesterday date only report daily long
range shelling, from which the Beers
are supposed to have suffered severely.
A dispatch from Sterkstroem, dated
January Is, reports Gatacre's troops had
made a demonstration beyond Molteno
in the direction of Stormberg in the be-
lief that the Beers intended to seize Mol
teno. The burghers were not sighted,
and the British remained at Molteno.
Arrivals from Stormberg estimate that
there are 4,5OO Beers at that place, mostly
revolted colonists and Free Staters.
President Steyn's brother is landdrost.
General French continues to shell the
Boer positions, but nothing decisive has
taken place.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-16
BULLER'S MOVES
CAN BE EXPECTED AT
ANY TIME.

New York. Jan. 16.-The London cor
respondent of the Herald, discussing the
war situation. says: Complete uncer-
tainty prevails here as to what is taking
place in Natal-an uncertainty permeated
by apprehension. The situation is lik-
ened to that which existed in the north
ern states after the battle of Bull Run
there is the same dearth of news, the
same dread that worse may yet betide
and the same stern determination that
new dis sasters should one come, must h ave
a morrow.
Amid the multitudinous theories set
forth by the critics there is one to which
attention may be called at the outset.
1t is, to say the least, as good a guess
as any Of the other vacillations that are
being made in every quarter and it comes
from man who has had long and close
experience with the Beers and their char
acter This gentleman's suggestion Is
that the mystery that seems to envelop
the Beers movements may be due to the
fact that they are quietly retiring from
the Tugela and other advanced positions
toward the Drakensburg passes, leaving
small bodies behind them to mask their
withdrawal. He cites the reputed move-
ments of comandos with guns from the
neighborhood Of Ladysmith and the con-
fused reports as to the abandonment of
the Colenso trenches in support Of his
theory. In the Drakensburg range the
passes naturally SO strong have besides
been so well fortified that the burghers
may we'll look upon them as the ancients
looked upon Thermopylae. Although the
withdrawal is kept secret, the small bod
les left to mask the general move-
ment. unhampered with guns or stores.
would according to this gentleman. have
a good chance Of making their way to a
place of safety when the British advance
made their retreat necessary.
The reports that Colenso and GrOhler's
kloOf had been abandoned by the Beers
seem now to be open to douul, as one cor
respondent telegraphs that the Beers are
still in Colenso, whi,e 3nother quotes
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-16
Stamping Out Plague.

Honolulu. Jan. s. via San Francisco.
Jan. 16.-(Correspondence Of the Asso-
ciated Press.) Since the first instant nine
cases of plague have developed. making
twenty-five cases to date. The board OF
health has adopted heroic measures and
it is believed the work now in progress
will stamp out the scourge in short
time. Thus far butone European has been
attacked. This case was that of Ethel
johnson, Norwegian girl, aged IA years.
The other twenty-one cases are divided
as follows: Chinese, Is; japanese, 2; .Ha-
waiian, 3: South Sea Islander. l.
On the 3rd inst. the board Of health de-
clared the entire judicial district Of
Honolulu under quarantine. The council
Of state has appropriated $4,000 with
which to fight the plague and place the
city in a proper sanitary condition. =
The bubonic plague appears to be
spreading in Japan. Even mail cannsJt
come from there while the present rules
are enforced and the Island steamship
companies will suffer heavily.
The steamer Ke Au How arrived this
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-16
Dr.. Leyds interviewed.

New York. Jan. 16-A dispatch to the
World from Brussels says: DR.. w. ].
Leyds, the minister plenipotentiary of
the South African republics. accredited
to all the governments of Europe, said
today:
Remember it is England not we, who
is mainly responsible for this bloodshed,
and who has repused all outside efforts
to bring about suspension of hOstilties.
LAS for a refusal of an execuateur to
Mr.. Hay (the new United States consul
on his way to Pretoria), that rumor ap-
pears to come through what are called
Boer agents in America. Let me state
that no such person exists. No man III
America has any authority to speak on
behalf of the government at Pretoria.
AS for the report itself. / can neither con-
firm nor deny it, but I know of no reason
which would lead the government at Pre-
toria to take such decision"
Taking up clipping from the West
Beers of firing upon surgeons and ambu-
lances on the fields, DR.. I.eyds con-
tinued:
'rhis extract from the Westminster
Gazette has come under my notice: I de-
clare without hesitation that the Boer
soldier does not exist who knowingly
fires on a man employed on an errand Of
mercy.
"That mistakes occur on both sides is
too evident from the reports published
from time to time of alleged cruelties
which fuller examination has proved
to be the result either of of misunder-
standing or an ignorance of the rules of
warfare. But the numerous accounts
from the English press of the chivalry
of our men are in themselves refutation
of such charges.
Zone report says the Beers were made
to dig their own graves before being tied
to a stake for execution. If this ia true
can only express my horror and indig-
nation. Such acts of barbarity must
henceforth sully the annals of British
warfare" .--
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-16
UTTER ABSENCE Of NEWS

statements that the Beers have mounted
another gun at Grobler's kloof
The censor is evidently determined that
nothing shall come through from Buffers
army until his movement has been COM
pleted, but, although there is much that Is
dubious and uncertain about the exact
situation in Natal. the feeling Is grow
ing that General Buffers turning move-
ments are having real and possibly
decisive effect.
The facts that seem we'll assured are
very few, but such as they are they all
point in the same direction. Butler has
not been heard Of since his arrival at Pot
gieters drift with the enemy four and
a half miles in front of him. 1t is said
that General Warren has crossed the Tu-
gela at what point is not mentioned, ana
that some of the British cavalry are on
the north side of the river. :,
The apparent ease with which Butler
made his way westward and crossed the
Little Tugela leads to the natural infer
ence that Springfield was not held by that
contingent of Beers with guns which was
reported several days ago to be there.
And If both on their extreme right at
Springfield and on their extreme lett at
Klangwand and Inhlwae mountains, the
Beers were discovered to have vacated
their strong positions, it follows that their
line, because of it's extension over 70
miles, was too weak and that prudence
dictated concentration, probably near On
derbrook spruit, between Ladysmith ana
Colenso. simultaneously menaced on the
east and west: they must do one OF two
things, collect their forces behind the
strong intrenchments, when they must
be dislodged by assault before Ladysmith
can be relieved, or else Joubert Is re-
treating from Colenso and the east and
will fall upon Buffers column with his
whole strength, hoping to crush hlm De-
fore assistance can arrive from warren.
This second alternative seems much
more plausible for it accounts for the
rapid removal of Boer commandos from
the immediate neighborhood of the river.
A good road runs north from Bulwer
bridge toward koodepoort and Dewdrop
past Onderbrook spruit. If the Beers
availed themselves of this route they
would intercept Butler on the march
from Potgieter's drift northward and
compel him to accept battle. II these
suppositions are even approximately cor
rect, there must be some heavy nghtlng
going on northwest of Colenso and close
to Dewdrop of which we may receive
news at any moment.
From Ladysmith there is another con.
siderable list of deaths by disease, show
ing that the garrison is suffering under
the strain of the siege.
To what extent Whites command Will
be able to cooperate with the relief col-
umn is uncertain. The men must be
exhausted and horses out OF condi-
ton. They cannot be good for much un-
til they have some weeks of rest. Thus
their nominal strength of $500 men and
36 guns does not represent their true
fighting force.