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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-12-27
REFORMERS KILLED.
Surrounded by China's Impe-
rial Troops, 1900 Are Slain.
LIBERTY GAINED AT FEARFUL COST.
me Chinese Reform Party Forced to
q Battle While Maturing Plans
For "A General Uprising with
with Disastrous Results.

VANCOUVER, y. c., Dec. 26.-Thc
foreign secretary of the Chinese associa-
ion of Canada, stationed here, has re-
ceived a cablegram from Hongkong stat
ing that the Chinese rcformers, who are
thought to be getting ready to rise ST
nutaneously throughout China, have
leen forced into fighting their first big
battle with disastrous results. The ca
slegram in cipher, says:
"While on friendly visit TO Chang
Chi Tung, governor of Chi-chi-li, sup
posed TO be in sympathy with the reform
movement, Chief Loder Tong of Chi
hill and 26 other leaders were seized
Wy Chang Chi Tung and executed, while
10000 imperial troops attempted to sur
round and capture 5000 reform troops.
"a bloody battle ensued and 1,50O re-
formers We're killed before they could cut
heir way through the ranks Of the enc
my by charging them with bayonets.
"Hundreds Of imperial troops were Ell
her killed or wounded.
'The imperial troops did not follow the
reform troops in their retreat"
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TROLLEY STILL TIED UP.
The Scranton strikers Have Things
Their own Way.


SCRANTON, Pa. Dec. 2G.-Owing to
the successful work of the scouts OF the
striking car men ten of the Is men
brought on from Syracuse to take their
places were sent home yesterday, and
two others were induced to quit and
agree not to 20 back to work. One of
them was willing to leave town, but re-
fused to accept money from the strikers.
He said he would walk every step to
Syracuse before taking money out of the
strikers treasury. He also said he was
told that there was no strike here and
that IL things were not satisfactory when
he arrived he would be furnished his fare
home. The twelfth man decided to stay
and secure other work The other man
could not be corralled by the scouts. Three
new men were brought In from Syracuse
yesterday morning, but already two Of
them have been won over by the strikers.
The other was kidnapped by burly
striker who was made overzealous by
drink.
Only two cars were run in the whole
county. One of these, on which Superin-
tendent Patterson was motorman, ran off
the track at II o'clock and was so badly
damaged it had to be taken to the barn.
No other car was sent TO replace it, and
at | 80 the other of the two cars was
taken in and housed.
General Manager Silliman was not
downcast by the successes of the strikers
in converting his recruits. He says he
can get all the men he wants after the
holidays, when the number of crews in
other cities will be cut down and hun
dreds of men thrown idle.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-12-27
The Nebraska Senntorsbips.

LINCOLN, Neb., Dec. 24.-Assistant
Secretary of War George ID. Meililejohn
has arrived in Lincoln to assume personal
management of his canvass for seat in
the United States senate. The Nebraska
legislature, which convenes on the first
OF the new year, will have two senators
to elect, successor to John NJ. Thurs
ton and one to fill the vacancy caused by
the death of NJ. l.. Hayward, which is
being filed at present by William V. AL
len by appointment of the governor. Both
houses of the legislature are Republican
but the majority is small in both branch.
es. There are dozen candidates for the
vacant seats, the more prominent aside
from Mr.. Meiklejohn being Edward
Rosewater and Congressman Mercer Of
Omaha, former Congressman Hainer Of
Aurora, l.. d. Richards of Fremont, T..
II. Hinshaw of Fairbury and former
Governor Lorenzo Crounse of Fort Cal.
houn, himself member of the state sen
ntp-
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-12-27
CHINA WILL ACCEPT.
Foreign Ministers Snnguinc In Re-
gard to Terms Proposed.

LONDON, Dec. 26.-According to n
news agency dispatch from Peking. dated
Dec. "a. the foreign ministers there are
unanimously of the opinion that China
viii accept the conditions imposed by the
ioint note Of the powers within a month.
Nhe note was started on its way to the
lowager empress and the emperor inn
nediatcly after its presentation. the dis
1atch says. but wire communication is
low. and it probably will not reach
hem until Dec. 27.
Vice Admiral AleXicff. says the st.
Petersburg correspondent of The Times,
tas issued orders to the men under his
'Ommand in China to make detailed lists
If the Chinese property-money, cattle,
provisions, etc.-taken by them and
where such property now is.
The correspondent also says that de-
'achments of Russian troops in southern
and southeastern Manchuria continue to
,ursue the work of exterminating disor-
.aniZed Chinese troops and brigands.
The Shanghai correspondent of The
Standard. telegraphing Dec. "a, says:
"The government has arrested Prince
Tuan and Prince Chaung on the borders
II the Shansi and Shensi provinces. Yu
Isien has been ordered to return to Sian
u forthwith to be executed it is sup
iosed.
at is inferred from these reports that
he imperial authorities are preparing to
,oncede the demands of the joint note for
he punishment of the instigators of the
ruuble in China"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-12-27
Hny-pnuncefote Treaty Passed.

spending the greater part of the past
fortnight in considering the Hay-Paunce-
fote treaty for the modification of the
Clayton Bulwer convention of 1850 the
senate yesterday consumed only one hour
and ten minutes in amending it and rati-
flying it as amended. During this time
there were six roll calls and several viva
voce votes. The first five of the roll
calls were on amendments offered by In
dividual senator's and the last one on the
resolution to ratify the treaty MS amend
ed. All the amendments except those of
fered by Senator Foraker and reported
by the committee on foreign relations
were voted down by majorities averag-
ing about 10. The ratification resolu-
ton was adopted by vote of 55 10 Is.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-12-27
Thursday, Dec. 20.
Manchester Out of Debt.

CINCINNATI. Dec. 24.-The Duke of
Manchester's debts in his native land
have been paid. His three castles and
his 1900 acres of unproductive land
are no longer weighted with l O u in
cumbrances. These facts are practically
admitted by Eugene Zimmerman. father
in-law of the duke. In all 100000 good
American dollars We're deposited in Lon
don last Friday To cover and liquidate
the Indebtedness of the bankrupt duke.
His grace at the early age of % can now
begin life anew. AS to just where the
money came from Mr.. Zimmerman is not
so free in expressing himself. But in
his reluctance there appears to be more
of the natural coyness of fatherin-law
in touching upon the personal affairs of
a priced son-in-law than anything else
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Frye to Wed Il Cuban.

HAVANA, Dec. 21.-Mr. Alexis f.
Frye, superintendent of Cuban schools,
who will be married on New Years day
to Senorita Maria Teresa Arruebarrena
schooteacher of Cardenas, has issued
an appeal to the Cuban people urging
them in the spirit of the New Year, the
new century and Of his marriage with Il
Cuban TO drop the sentiment of hatred OF
Spain in the Cuban hymn and to substi
tute for the words Not afraid of the
Spanish tyrant" the words Not afraid
of the government Of st angers." Senor
ita Aruebarrena will issue 100000 cop
les of the hymn containing the new
words ON the wedding day.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-12-27
Congress Takes a Recess.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-No bust.
ness was transacted by the senate yes.
terday. The news of the death of Mrs.
William u. Frye, wife of the president
pro ten. of the senate, was conveyed Off
cially to the body. and out of respect to
her memory immediate adjournment was
taken until Jan. 3, 1901. The house was
in session % minutes. transacting some
minor business. The news of the death
of Representative Wise of Virginia was
announced, and committee of II was
appointed to attend the funeral. Ad.
journment was ordered until Jan. 3, 1901
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-12-27
AN AUTONOMY PARTY.
soynI Fnipinos Adopt n Platform.
Former Insurgents Lead.

MANILA. Dec. "a. The recently or
ganized Autonomy party was launched
ut a meeting attended by virtually all the
loyal Filipino leads in Manila. The
declaration Of principles was read and,
after some discussion, adopted by vote
of 1913, less than half a dozen declining
to vote. All signed an Endorsement of
the platform. including Senor Paterno,
one of the most influential of the former
insurgent leaders, whose real attitude to-
ward American authority has been much
questioned.
The principal discussion was with ref
erence to the organization of the govern
ment of the party. A council of 25 mem
bers was elected, together with an exec
utive committee, including Senor Caye-
tano Arellano, chief justice of the SUI
preme court; Mr.. Frank IL. Bourne,
Senior Armosa Frorcs, II former insur-
gent general Senior Florcntino Torres,
attorney general for the Philippines;
Senior Jose Near, prosecuting attorney,
and Senior Tomas del Rosario. The
smallest number of votes received by
any candidate was so.
The Philippine commission has APP
pointed II. Phelps Whitmarsh governor
and Otto Scherer secretary Of the prov
ince of Benguet.
Thirty-nine priests, II of them belong
ing in the province of Bulacan, the stron-
gest of the Tagal provinces, have signed
and forwarded to the Philippine commits
sion n paper proffering their submission
and loyalty to its authority, adding that
the promise is made voluntarily and with
out mental reservation. Judge Taft has
replied, welcoming their assistance in the
pacihcation OF people 'over whom you
will have so great an influence"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-12-27
UNITED STATES AHEAD.
Henceforth We May he Regarded as
the First Industrial Nation.

LONDON, Dec. 26.-The Times Wen
ma correspondent says:
Under the title European Economical
Alliance Paul Leroy Beauieu in the
Neuesweiner Tagblatt after recting
Americas immense resources and grow
ing population, says:
"'They may henceforth be regarded AZ
the first industrial nation, and their su-
periority will become strikingly evident
year by year. The United States will,
moreover, soon have a considerable mer-
camille marine. Americans are already
accustomed to regard Europeans, more
particularly continentals, in about the
same light as orientas, who vegetate in
dreams of the past.
HE points out that European states
individually are comparatively restricted
as to markets and cannot carry division
of labor"
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Joint Note Delivered,

PEKING, Dec. 26.-The preliminary
'oint note was delivered yesterday to the
lhinese. Ii Hung Chang found that he
ias unable to attend the meeting of the
ministers, and his credentials and those
{ Prince Ching were presented by the
after to the foreign ENJOYS. Prince
Thing, replying to the Spanish minister,
Senior B. j. de Cologan, who presented
he note, said he would Immediately
communicate its contents to the emperor
and assured the ministers that speedy
-eply was the desire of the court, rs it
relt that all China wants peace and pros
,Jerity.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-12-27
To Free I<urdfstnn.

LONDON. Dec 21.-General Osmar
'nsha, who led the Kurd rising in 1878
Old a representative of The Daily Mail
'sterday that he would leave London to-
ny to head another rising to free Kurd
stan from Turkish rule. Il hope for
inglish sympathy" he said, III not fol
tore material support in the struggle
;ainst the despotic Turks, who, domi
tied by Russia, have compelled the
ave, warlke Kurds to act the part OF
'sassihs toward their brother Arme
ans"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-12-27
Our New Pacific IsInud.

LONDON, Dec. 26.-A dispatch to The
,andard from Berlin says that Captain
,Xegaard, Norwegian, has discovered
I'd named after himself a hitherto un-
lown island in the Pacific ocean, lying
latitude deg. min. north and longi-
de 135 deg. 80 min. east, between the
hilippine and Caroline groups. 1t is
ated that an American gunboat COM
ander has annexed the island, which
ems to be richly wooded and very fer
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-12-27
Large shipment of Cattle.

CHICAGO, Dee, 26.-A special to The
Record from Flora, Ills. says The lar.
gest shipment of cattle from southern
Illinois and probably from the state OF
Illinois within recent years left this city
on a special train of 2T ears over the Il.
X o. s. W. railway for New York,
whence they will go direct to Liverpool.
The trainload of cattle which numbers
over 400 head and is sent by one shipper,
represents Il market value slightly in ex-
cess of $4,000"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-12-27
AccidentaIIy Poisoned Hcrsels.

NEW YORK, Dee. 26.-Mrs. Sarah
rank of Brooklyn arose early TO pre-
ire the Christmas dinner for her fami.
:. She had severe headache and, 60
lg to closet, got what she supposed
,as headache powder. Instead it was
| small paper of paris green which she
;ot hold of, and without noticing that it
yas poison she swallowed the stuff. She
lied shortly after surrounded by her
children. Mrs. Frank was aged 90.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-12-27
A Charitable Mayor.

SALEM, Mass. Dec. 24.-Mayor Elect
John f. Hurley of this city, pawnbroker
and real estate dealer, has planned to
give his salary of $1,000 n year, which
he is to receive beginning Jan. l, for ad.
minstering the affairs of the witch city
to the poor. He will not hand over the
money to charitable institution, but
will disburse the amount himself as fast
MS he earns it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-12-27

SYRACUSE, Dec. 24.--Theodore l..
Poole, United States marshal for the
northern district of New York state and
member of the Fifty-fourth congress
from the Onondaga-M Madison district from
1894 to 1896, was stricken with Gpoplexy
yesterday morning at s o'clock as he at
tempted to rise from his he'd and died
Immediately.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-12-27
French Clash With Boxers.

TIEN-TSIN, Dec. 26.-A French de-
tachment of 100 men left here Dec. 20
for Hung-tsu, 20 miles westward, to
.earch for arms. Approaching village
cross frozen creek a force of Boxers
pened fire, killing Lieutenant Contal
md wounding another officer. The
E'rench burned the village.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-12-27

POUGHKEEPSIE, n. Y, Dec. 90
Willis Ryan, n farmer of Claryville, u
ster county, has Il golden eagle captive
in his barn. He caught the bird stealing
his chickens last week and captured it
alive. 1t measures six feet. eight inches
between the tips of its wings and is said
to be very rare specimen in this coun-
i.axr
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-12-27
SANTA Ee Strike Chilled OF.

HOUSTON, Dec. 22-The strike Of
the telegraph operators on the Gulf, Colo
RADIO and Santa Fe was called off last
night. The strike was inaugurated in
Texas 10 days ago. No concessions were
asked by the men or offered by the COM
pany as a preliminary to calling off the
strike.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-12-27
Tb. Plague Deadly In India.

CALCUTTA, Dec. 26.-Lord Curzon
of Kedleston, the viceroy of India, in the
course of speech said that since the APP
pearance of the bubonic plague in 1893
25,000 deaths from the disease have oc-
Cured in the Mysore state.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-12-27

WHAT SHALL WE HAVE FOR DESERT p
This question arises in the family every
day. Let us answer it to-day. Try Jell.O,
delicious dessert. Prepared in two min
utes. No baking add hot water and set to
cool Flavors: Lemon, orange, raspberry
and strawberry. At your grocers. Ioc. I2aod
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-12-27

LONDON, Dec. 24.-"Russin offered
Roumania Il loan of 100000" says
the Vienna correspondent of The Daily
Express, 'to assist her in the financial
crisis, but the offer was declined be-
cause there were coalitions attached un-
dermining Roumaninn indenendence.
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DIR. Wiac Dismissed.

ALBANY Dec. Ex-Governor Roose-
welt announced last evening that he had
dismissed from 0Gicc DIR, Peter NJ. Wise,
president of the state commission in
lunacy, on the charges preferred Of NAL
feasance in office.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-12-27

PiLI.'PRIcE.-The days of 2s cents box
for pills are numbered. DIR. Agnews Liver
Pills at 10 cents vial are surer, safer and
pleasan,er to take. Cure constipation, sick
and nervous headaches, dizziness, lassitude,
heartburn, dyspepsia, loss of appetite, and
all troubles arising from liver disorder. o.
Sold by c. A. Klein.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-12-27

ST. JOSEPH, Mich, Dee 2G.--A de-
structve fire in Eau Claire lJ miles east
of this city, resulted in reducing half the
business section into ashes, Total loss
100000; partly insured.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-12-27

DocToRED NINE YEARS FOR TETTER.-
Mr.. James CASTOR, merchant, of Wilkes
Barre, Pa, writes ''For nine years have
been dishgured with letter on my hands and
face. At last have found cure in l,r.
Agnew's Ointment 1t helped me from the
first application, aud now | am permanently
cured" oo
sold by {. A. Klein.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-12-27

JELL'O, THE NEW DESSERT, pleases all
the family. -Four fiavors Lemon, Orange
Raspberry and strawberry. At your groceIs
loc. 70 ,od
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-12-27

The Manayunk Philosopher rises to re-
mark that courtship with homely girl is
usually plain sailing.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-12-27

DISTRESSING STOMACH DISEASE Perma-
nently cured by the mastery power of South
American Nervine Tonic. Invaids need
suffer no longer, because this great remedy
can cure them all. 1t is eurt or the whole
world of stomach weakness and Indigestion.
The cure begins with the first dose. The
relief it brings is marvellous and surprising.
1t makes no failure; never disappoints. No
matter how long you have suffered, your
cure is certain under the use Of this great
healthgiving force. Pleasant and always
safe Sold by c. A. Klein, druggist, I2S
West Main street, Bloomsbury, Pa Iy4 I9
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-12-27

A CERTAIN CURE For CHILBLAINs.-
Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot-kase,
a powder. 1t cures chlhlains, frostbites,
damp sweating, swollen feet. At all drug
gusts and shoe stores, 25c Sample FREE.
Address, Allen 5. Olmsted, Leroy, New
York. I, aodAt
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-12-27

No, Maude. dear; just be -ause your young
man is too fresh we wouldn't advise you to
give him salt water taffy
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Tommy Pop, what l., surplus cash Z"
Tommy's Pop -"There isn't any such thlnS'
DON'T ask diotic questions"
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Barcelona, Spain, annually consumes
about 700, 900 tons of coal
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GA g TO H r a.. -.
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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-05
ELIZA GORDON SHIVES.

At her late home ON Licking
Creek, just below the iron bridge
at Gregory's fording in Thomp-
son township, on last Friday, the
subject of this notice, wife of Mr.
Andrew Shives, died at the age
of about 7S years.
For several months last sum-
mer Mrs. Shives had been in very
poor health, but during the win
ter she had improved so much
that she was able again to attend
to many of her household duties.
About week before her death
she had an attack of Grippe from
which she was not able to rally.
Mrs. Shives belonged to one
of the oldest and most highly res
pected families in that section of
the county, was an excellent
neighbor, and for many years had
lived an exemplary christian life,
beinga member of the New School
Baptist church.
In addition to her husband,
who we are sorry to state is in
poor health, she leaves three
daughters, namely, Susan wife
of Jared Pittman, Rachel wife of
b. f. Shives, and Rebecca wife of
George Evans; also, five brothers
and two sisters, namely, Peter,
William, Henry, David, and Job
Gordon, and Susan Bishop and
Rachel Kershner, all living in this
county except the last who live
in Ohio.
Her funeral, the largest in that
neighborhood for many years,
took place on Sunday last and
was conducted by Rev. Lewis
Chambers, Interment was made
in the Old Union Graveyard near
George M. Winters's in Thomp-
son township,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-05
STARTED ON A LONG JOURNEY.

On Tuesday morning Miss Maud
Cooper, accompanied by her younger
sisters, Lena, Olive, and Margaret,
started for their home, in Clay Centre,
Kansas. They are the daughters of
Ex-sheritf Samuel Cooper, a son of
the late Hon. James Cooper, who left
here and settled in Clay Centre about
score of years ago. Prior to going
west he was married to Miss Lena
Pittman, of Thompson township, who
died shortly after the birth of Marga-
ret. Mrs. S. j. Cooper, their grand
mother, on hearing the sad intelli-
gence, Immediately left for Clay Cen
tire, Kansas, and took charge of the
home of the grief-stricken family and
when the baby was vigorous enough to
travel, brought the four children to her
home In this p ace. She has for five
or six years, given them her watchful
care and a conscientious training; and
has now the proud satisfaction of see
ing a group of girls depart for their
home that are models of department
and intelligence, and whose pleasant
and agreeable manners have endeared
them to their many acquaintances, who
were extremely sorry to bid them fare
we'll.
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HOUSE BURNED.

On Wednesday afternoon the 2Sth
ult. the dwelling of George G. Geinger,
of Buck Valley, was totally destroyed
by fire, which originated in the garret
from tlue. Every effort was made
to save the property from destruction;
but when discovered, the fire had made
such headway as to be beyond control.
Attention was directed toward the
household goods, and most of the fur
niture on the first floor was saved,
There was some insurance but we are
not informed as to the amount,
Mr.. Geinger seems to be especially
unfortunate In this direction, as this
Is the third time In his housekeeping
experience of little more than q
quarter OF century that his dwelling
has been burned; and this Is the fourth
time that this house has been afire.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-04-05
SIDELING HILL.

Miss Ora Layton, we are glad
to note, is again able for school.
job Garland was in Hancock,
Monday.
Our school is in progress again
We are glad to learn that Miss
Mellott's mother is slowly CON
valescing.
Mr., and Mrs. Charles Spencer
were the guests of Mrs. Spen-
GERS uncle, James Mellott, Sun.
day,
Lila Layton is visiting in our
midst.
Mr. and Mrs. Job Hill and Mrs.
Rachel Hill attended services at
Hill's Chapel Sabbath. Preach
ing there the third Sunday
night by Rev. Troutman.
NewtBard wasa Saturday even
ing caller at Grace Layton's.
jim Mellott's moved on the
Daniels farm, Tuesday.
Wesley Hill, of Black Oak, Wis
tied his sister-in-l law, Rachel Hill,
Monday.
Ben Gordon is visiting his par
ents on Timber Ridge. He is
going to N. Y, Bennie is a good
fellow and we hate to see him go,
Riley Garland and Gus Davis
have gone to Dunlow where they
have had employment for sever
al years.