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II we understand one of our late de-
spatches from China Alright. the Russian
telegraph line through Manchuria has been
cut. and Pekin is out of communication
with the world. This is very serious news
if true. The Seymour -McCaIla relief col
umn. according to our latest advices, does
not seem able to move more than twelve
or fifteen miles day. and may not reach
the capital before tomorrow or next day.
1t is somewhat reassuring to learn that
fresh and larger bodies Of troops are be-
ing pushed on its heels; but the fact re-
mains that until the first force appears at
Pekin the legations and foreigners will be
in great peril.
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been that of a guilty. terror-stricEen MALE

been that OF guilty. terror-stricken male
factor.
1t is bad enough in a Presidentiaityear
to have the Republican leader of a promi-
nent State and delegate-at-large to the
National Convention, in hiding under ac-
cusation of foul and terrible crime But
perhaps the party managers consider IL
best to tolerate that spectacle. with a
worse alternative before their eyes. Were
Mount to surrender Taylor to the law,
there would be a sensational trial, dur
ing which the connection of the Repub-
lican organization in Kentucky with the
plot to murder Democratic legislators as
well as Governor Goebel would be certain
to be made manifest That would De a
serious handicap for the party in the i'm
pending campaign, and Taylor's conyic-
tion and sentence. should those things
happen, would be a worse one.
Standing boldly in the gap in defiance of
decency and the Constitution. to save his
party from such embarrassment, we sus-
pect that Mount is painfully working to
earn a Cabinet portfolio. in the event OF
Mr.. McKinley's reelection.
The evening times., 1900-06-14

As our dispatches today announce. Gen
eral Butler is again in play. HIS forward
movement having threatened General
Botha's line Of retreat. the latter appears
to have again retired. probably in the
direction Of Lydenburg. Botha, as usual,
has managed 10 cart of his artillery, and
the prospect is that there will be severe
fighting yet. But it it noticeable that
the meshes of Lord Roberts strategy are
slowly Drawing in, and the Beers are
likely to be cornered at last.
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The Gateway to PekIn.

lFrom the JlIcagO IImes-HcraId-)
Tientsin IS at the mouth Of the Pei-Ho River
the latter the water entrance for naval or com
mercial vessels desiring TO pass on TO Pckin and
the interior OF the empire. it Is an important
ceEtTe If transit trade and the terminus OF the
imperial canal and of a railroad to TOng-Shen
opened in 1855. A treaty was concluded at this
port in 1858 between China and Great Britain.
France, Russia. and the United States. The port
was occupied by the English and French in 1864
and made an open one. Numerous Christians were
msssacred there in $50. The city is eighty miles
distant from Pekin and has a population exceed
ing $4,000.
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Tags. But No Muzzics.

u 1N7sN TIT # I'31N7-NII 1I3I9I79V
hint IL given out from the centres OF fashion
that hereafter the matter OF paying attention TO
the fair is 10 lie somewhat simplihed. Whether
or not this determination has grown out OF OBJ
serving, that serious mistakes have been made tn-
der the old method is not stated. but radical
departure is contemplated. Following a custom
that is not unknown in barbaric and even savage
nations from now on the maiden and matrOn
in social functions are TO be distinguished by
special mark, Tn, single fair are 10 wear a bow
or aigrette on thc left side, while the married
are to indicate that they out Of the running
by affixing them &c the right.
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BALTIMORE SCHOOL TROUBLE
City College Boys stand by Their
Suspended Brethren.

BALTIMORE. June 14.-There is trouble
among the students OF the Baltimore City
Collsge. the highest institution OF The
local public school system fer boys Eight
members OF the graduating class have
been suspended and ordered from the col
Iege b1ilding. As a result, the other mem
hers Of the class. with but one exception,
have decided 70 stand by their suspended
brethren
The cause OF the dissension is the re-
fusal Of the editorial star Of the Green
Bag" a college book Issued annually BY
the graduating class. TO permit the prin-
eipal. Professor Soper, to censor the jOcU-
lar references made TO members Of the
faculty.
The boys have engaged a lawyer 10 test
the matter in the courts They say that
the SchO0! Board has already decided that
they passed satisfactory examinations. cnd
therefore have no right 20 withhold their
diplomas
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GREATER SPEED DESIRABLE.
NJ LockrOy Argues Against Building
Naval Vessels Too Large.

PARIS. June 14.-During the discussion
In the Chamber OF Deputies yesterday Of the
Governments project for the defence of
the colonies NJ. Lockroy. ex-Minister OF
Marine. argued against building armored
vessels too large. European authorities.
he said. aimed at speed rather than large
size NJ Loekroy made comparison be-
tween the British and French feets and
declared that the only way to compete
with England was to aim at greater speed
which means reducing the weight OF
armor-clad vessels.
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The Clear Pncife Air.
6Ftom the Youth,s Comnanion.l }

Studies OF the zodi2cal light made al sea lead
Mr. F. J. Bayldon, formerly OF the British Navy,
10 remark that th' air oeer the Pacific Ocean
appears clearer and better adapted for celestial
observation than that lying over the Atlantic
Ocean. Honolulu Is admirably situated for clear
ness Of air. ard il NAV become En important
outpost IN astronomy. 1t has already been selected
as one Of the chief points for the study of the
variations OF the earth.
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URGED TO SUPPORT sCHREINER.
j. ROse-Innes Makes "A Plea for Unity
fn Cape Colony.

CAPE TOWN, June BIN an inter
view ]. Rose-Innes, the former leader CT
the British In the Cape Parliament, nss
urged the Progressiyes to support Prime
Minister Schreiner on the question OF i'm
perial policy and in that way defeat the
ends OF the Afrikander extremists A
coalition. he said. would serve 70 tide
over the apparent parliamentary deadlock.
NJ. Innes is n favor OF the fullest dis
cretionary powers being granted 10 a spe-
cial tribunal to decide all cases in regard
10 the Cape rebellion. and he believes that
the leaders should be severely punished.
The report that Treasurer Nerrinian
Mr.. Sauer. Commissioner OF Pubic Works
and Dr. Te Water had resigned was pre-
mature.
Premier Schreiner declines TO make any
statement Of his attitude or intentions.
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A Direct Insult.

From the Cleveland Pain DeaEer.)
s.George DinCIe was awfuily suubbed by LIKE
Dell last night. IL was al beeause Of one of
his unfortunate speecheS-
s.What did he say
why. Lizzie jestingly remarked that her face
was quite too expressive It's like an open book.
she said Yes. remarked George. its PlIin to be
SEEN And she hasn't spoken 20 him since"
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How Sound Trnxeis.
Crrom the Cincinnati Fnmirer. !

ttrom the Clnclnnatl Enquirefl
The whistle Of a locomotive is heard 1890 yards
through the air the noise OF the railway train
2S0O the report Of rife and the bark of
deg 1,S0o yards, ar orchestra or the roll OF
drum I.609 yards, the human voice reaches to
distance Of 1.0O0 yards. the croakng Of frogs 900
yards the chipping of crickets 500 yards Distinct
speaking is heard in the air above to distance
OF 600 yards; from above it has range Of only
l0G wards downward.
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Alien RnIerS
From lie Baltimore Ne,rs.

iFrom tie Baltimore News.)
Not a single reicning family in Europe belongs
to the nation over which IL rales. The Austrian
royal family, the Hapsburgs, Swiss. as arc
also the Hohenzop erns. Emperor Williams fam
ily; Denmark's X ng il German; the King Of
Belgium Saxon; Alfonso Of Spain is a Bourbon.
Humbert Of Italy s Of family from Savoy, and
George OF Greece IL German.
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Forcthou-hf.
CFrom the Chicago Times-HeTa

From the Chicago Timcs-Hsrald)
sswhat's thist'' exclaimed the division suPcrin-
tendent. ''Here's an Application nom the station
agent at New Era for eight assistant baggage
ssrashe - The man must be crazy ! don't be-
licve trunk has been put OF at that place Tor
six months.
ssrhat the state Federation OF Aomen's Clubs Is
10 be held there next Thursday and Friday"
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A Novel LIChtninr ROD.

(From t.. Indi2napolIs News.)
Bavaria boasts that il has the longest lightning
conductor in the world. Il rises some yards above
the top OF the meteorological station the Zug
spite, the highest point in the German Empire
and ms down the side Of the mountain to the
HoIlenthal where there is running water all the
year round The length of the rod is five and
half kilometers nearly three miles and half
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Modest Nr. Hannn1T

Modest Mr.. Hannn-The enlivening
news comes from Philadelphia that neither
Mr.. Hanna nor anyone officially connected
with the Mckinley Administration is in
any way attempting 10 influence the nomi-
nation o. a Vice Presidential candidate AT
the Republican Convention. Or al least
if this is 1r5t absolutely true Mr.. Hanna is
quoted as saying il many times a day. He
assures everyone he meets that he is do
ing nothing whatever The guileIess. open
minded. unbiased. honest Mr. Hanna has
no choice in the first place and n he did
would not for moment think
Of suggesting q 10 his friends
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Nitn1 stntirtics Ignorci.

(From the Detroil Free ProSsO
ness"
What makes YOU think SOP
sSaThy. he shut me OF when tried to tell him
ilow many sweet Gttle teeth baby had cut
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One of the Fraternity.
CFrom the Philadelphia Press.)

IFTOm INC ThIaCtIplla Frtas-l
'@Dfs paper" remarked Hungry Hawkes.. ''says:
de great man is most unconventional Ills attire
is always a quite ingenious negiise.' OATS too
deep fur me-"
''Well,T replied Harvard Hasben, 'that r-erely
means he's one Of Us, oaly he's got money
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CURRENT HUMoR.
The Proner Form.

CFrom the Philadelphia North Aznericar-)
81 now see my mistake said SaphO, as she
strcllcd along the beach = should have made
my ontree into America IN fashionable bathing
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Growing Cold

(From the Philadelphia Pross.)
Mrs Bridey (sobbing)-I doa't care what sou
say Harry doesn't love much as he Cid.
Her MOthCr-How ridiculous. Why, only this
morning heard him tel y0u you were the deaTess
girl on earth
Mrs Bridey-Thzt's Just It; he used to call ne
ssthe dearest girl that ever lived
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Difficult to Find out.

(rIOtn lle inulAiiapOllS NeNS~t
The Chinese mobs are reported TO be screaming
insults and threats at the foreign troops How
does anybody knog what they are screamingS
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ANXIOUS FOR SERVICE.
sfrathcOna's Horse Trying TO Get 10
the Front.

CAPE TOWN. June 1.-THE warsh.p
Doris last week escorted two transports
that were going TO land force AZ KOsi.
the intention being 10 have the men march
through Swaziland. The orders were coun-
termanded, however. and the men have
returned II Is understood the force con-
sisted Of Strathcona's Horse. who since
their recent arrival at Durham have been
anxious lest they miss seeing active ser
vice
The evening times., 1900-06-14
A ROSE AND ORANGE ROMANO

Marquis OF San Vito. Rome. has taken a
suite at the Shoreham.
The evening times., 1900-06-14

F. Bergman. the Peruvian Consul Gen
eraI at the port of Few York. is regs
tered at the Shoreham.
The evening times., 1900-06-14

Don Nicholas Rivera. accompanied by his
young son. by Senor Castro del Morae. and
by his private secretary. Jose Maria Her
rero. is a guest at the Riggs. Senor Ri
vera is the editor OF '.El DiariO de Ia
Marina" Of Havana.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-04-19
SHERIFF'S SALE.

By virtue Of a writ of Levari Facias issued
out Of the Court of Common Pleas of Co.
lumbia county, and to me directed there will
be exposed to public sale at the Court House
in Bloomsbury on
SATURDAY, MAY sth 1900.
at o'clock p. m. all that certain piece or
parcel of land situate in the town of Blooms.
burg, Columbia County, Pa, bounded and
described as follows viz: Beginning at a
point in the west line Of land Of l.. I. Cas-
well, one hundred and thirty and a half feet
south of Sixth street; thence along said line
south twenty four degrees and forty.fye min.
utes, east one.hundred and eighty and FIVE.
tenth feet to post, twenty-five feet from the
center of tract of the most northerly siding
of the Bloomsburg & Sullivan Railroad
thehoe by land of said Railroad by a right
curve with radius of three hundred and
seventy eight feet for a distance of two hun
dred and sixty-six feet to a post; thence par
allel with said Sixth street, north sxty-four
degrees and forty minutes east one hundred
and ninety feet to the place of beginning
Whereon is erected large
TWO-STORY BRICK PLANNING MILL,
IA portion Of which is also used as a machine
shop, brick boiler and engine room and two
dry houses and machinery connected with all
Of the said buildings.
Seized and taken into execution at the suit
of Executors Of l. Il. keller, deceased. As.
signee VS.. Bernetta Mears etal. and to be
sold as the property of Keystone Fountry &
Machine Company. w. w. BLACK,
CLINTON HERRlNG, Sheriff.
Atty. 4-I2 ts
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-04-19
ORDINANCE NO. 4.

AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO DEPoSITING
RUBBISH OR FILTH WITHIN THE LIMITS
OF SAID BOROUGH.
Be It ordained and enacted by the Borough
Council OF the Borough Of Oraugeville, ard It is
hereby ordained and enacted by authority OF
the same:
Section THAT II any person or persons
shall cart, draw, carry move or deposit or cause
to be done any shavings, mud, straw, ashes,
dung or any dead carcass, offal, excrement or
other filth whatsoever on any pavement, foot
walk, street or alley within the limits OF said
Borough and leave the same there remain, he
she or they so offending and being so convicted
by Justice OF the Peace or the Chief Burgess
shall forfeit and pay the sum OF two dollars for
every such ofrense, and shall moreover pay the
expense OF removing sucn nuisance. Provided
the party may after conviction II the same has
not already been done by the proper authorities
remove, bury tn depth suflicient to remove
any disagreeable smell arising therefrom, the
said dead carcass, offal or other filth, which II
done Immediately shall cause a waiver OF the
latter part of said penalty.
Passed March Goth. 1900.
c. B. WHITE, President of Borough Council.
Attest: CLINTON HERRING, Secretary.
Approved March Goth, 1900.
A. B HERRING, Chief Burgess.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-04-19
ORDINANCES No. s.


AN oRINANCE TO PREVENT THE oBsTRUC-
TION or SIDEWALKS AND CROSSINGS
AND THE INJURY OF SHADE TREES.
BE It ordained and enacted by the Borough
Council of the Borough OF Orangeville, and It is
hereby ordained and enacted by authority OF
the same:
section THAT II shall be unlawful for any
person or persons to ride, drive or lead any
horse, mule or COW or any other large animal
upon the pavements In the Borough of orange
VILE.
Section Amy person or persons who shall
obstruct with a team or teams, by stopping or
otherwise, the free use OF pavements or foot
crossings In said Borough, shall be subject to a
fine as hereinafter provided.
Section Amy person or persons tying a
horse or mule TO any shade tree on the public
streets or highways Of the Borough OF Orange
vile, shall be liable to fine as hereinafter pro-
vided.
Section Each and every person violating
any OF the foregoing provisions of this Ordin-
ance SHALL upon conviction thereof, forfeit and
pay fine OF one dollar for each offense and II
shall be the duty OF the High Constable or other
officers to see that this Ordinance be enforced
Passed March Goth, 1900
c. b. WHITE, President of Borough Council
Attest: CLINTON HERRING, Secretary.
Approved March 26th, 1900.
A b. HERRING, Chief Burgess.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-04-19
ORDINANCE No Z.

AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE THE CLEAN e
ING OF PAYMENTS OF SNOW AND REGu-
LATIoNs IN REGARD TO SCOUTING AND
SNOW GUARDS ON HOUSES CONTIGUOUS
TO PAYMENTS.
BE II ordained and enacted by the Borough
Council Of the Borough of Orangeville ana IL Is
hereby ordained and enacted by authority or
the same:
Section l.-That II shall be the duty OF every
resident or property holder within the paved
limits Of the Borough Of Orangeville, whether
in front OF private residences and places OF
business or I'm front OF vacant lots and public
buildings. 20 keep the pavements or sidewalks
clear OF snow. and II any resident or property
holder, or the Trustees or agents OF puonc
buildings shall neglect the cleaning OF pave
ments for twenty-four hours after the snow
has ceased falling, then Il shall be the duty or
the Chief Burgess after due notice, to have
such pavements cleaned at the expense or the
resident, property or trustee, with fifty per
cent. additional added to the cost, the same TO
be collected as other penalties are now collect
ed.
Section 2-That It shall be the duty OF every
resident or property holder whose house Is
contiguous to the pavement and whose roof
consists OF slate, TO keep at all times good
guard on the roof of said house to prevent snow
| from falling down on the pavement 10 the
great danger OF pedestrians: and II such
| owner after notice given, do not place the
| proper guard there, then It shall be the duty
| of the Council to get the work done and charge
| the same to the property owners, to the cost OF
which may be added twenty per cent. which
| shall be appropriated to the Borough funds,
Section 3-That It shall be the duty OF every
| resident or property holder whose house is
contiguous to the pavement, TO keep good
substantial spouting on the roof of said house
contiguous and parallel with the pavement, so
as TO keep the water from running or dropping
from the caves OF said roof down on the pave
ment; and If such owner after notice given, do
not place the proper spouting there, then II
shall be the uuty of the Council TO get the
work done and charge the same to the property
owners, to the cost OF which may be added
twenty per cent, which shall be appropriated
to the Borough funds.
Passed March 26th, 1900.
c.. b. WHITE, President OF Borough Council
Attest: CLINTON HERRING, Secretary.
Approved MBrch Goth, 1900.
a. b. HERRING, Chief Burgess.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-04-19
ORDINANCE NO. Ia.

AN ORDINANCE REGARDING TRAMPS AND
vAGRANTs.
Be 1t ordained and enacted by the Borough
Council OF the Borough OF Orangev1lle, and iC Is
hereby ordained and enacted by authority of
the same:
Section l.-That IL shall be unlawful for any
person to go about within the said Borough
limits, begging from door to door or asking fo'
aims unless said persons are residents of SAID
Borough.
Section ? All tramps are prohibited iToM
coming or being within the Borough limits, ana
IL shall be the duty OF the High Constable or
any police ofiicer OF the Borough, to arrest any
such persons that may be found, and II convict
ed before the Chief Burgess or Justice OF the
Peace, they shall be fined and In case OF reflsa
or inability 10 pay their fines, they shan "
kept for period not exceeding ten days, and f
made to labor upon the streets OF the Borough
under the direction OF the Street Commissiona
until the fines and costs have been paid III
case OF any refusal TO pay fines, or to perform
labor for the remuneration OF same, said con-
yicted parties shall be fed on bread and WAFER
for period not exceeding ten days. ProWdeo
that such persons shall be over sixteen years OF
age, not blind, crippled or infrm such as
would UNIT them for manual labor.
Passed April 2nd 1900.
@. B. WHITE, President OF Borough Coun@
Attest: CLINTON HERRING, Secretary.
Approved April 2nd, 1900.
A. b. HERRING, Chief Burgess
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-04-19
ORDINANCE NO. Q.

AN ORDNANCE FOR THE PRESERVATION OF
THE PEACE AND OTHER PURPOSES.
Be 1t ordained and enacted by the Borough
Council OF the Borough OF Orangeville, and 1t is
hereby ordained and enacted by authority of
the same:
Section Amy person found within the lin
its OF the Borough OF Orangeville, fighting,
quarreling boisterously, and to the disturbance
OF the public peace,or melting others tonight or
quarrel, and every person making assault or
assault and battery on the person OF another,
within the limits OF said Borough, shall. upon
conviction, pay fine not exceeding i've dollars
for each offense and the costs.
Section Amy person found within the linn
its OF said Borough In state OF intoxic alton
or drunkenness, shall, upon conviction. for
every offense, pay fine not exceeding five
dollars, with the COSTS
Section 3.-Any person engaged In, or particle
pating In any riot, out,tumult or ARRAY, or In
citing thereto. within the limits OF said Borough
shall upon conviction, pay fine not exceeding
twenty dollars with costs.
Section 4.-No evil disposed or disorderly per-
sons, nor men or boys, shall be permitted to
assemble, or congregate upon any OF the streets
alleys, roads, sidewalks, or corners thereof, or
upon the bridges, or other places within the
Borough, and each and every person so assem-
bled, In companies or assemblies, numbering
more than four persons, shall, upon conviction,
forfeit and pay fine not exceeding two dollars
for each offense with costs.
Section 5.-Full power and authority are here
by given to any policeman or constable OF the
Borough, and It shall be their duty TO arrest
upon view, and without warrant, any OF the
classes or persons aforesaid, and to take and
carry them Immediately before the Chief Bur-
CESS, or imprison them In the lookup until
such time as they may be brought before him.
Section 6.-Any person found firing or caus-
ing to be fired within or upon the streets with
In the limits OF the Borough any kind OF fire
| arms, f1re-crackers, or squibs, shall, upon con-
viction, pay fine not exceeding five dollars,
for each offense. with.costs. Provided that this
section shall not apply In cases where the same
is done by policeman or constable in the dis
charge OF his duty, or when permit has pre-
vously been obtained from Council.
Section THAT from and after the passage
OF this ordinance, 1t shall not be lawful for any
person or persons to sell or offer for sale give
away any fire crackers, toy pistols or other fire
works within the Borough limits except on the
4th day OF July. Any person violating the pro-
visions OF this section, shall, upon conviction
nay a fine not exceeding ten dollars with costs.
Provided that this section shall not apply when
Council. Passed March Goth, 1900
C.B. WHITE, President OF Borough Council.
Attest: CLINTON HERRING, Secretary.
Approved March Goth, 1900.
A. b. HERRING, Chief Burgess.