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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-23
Will Not Wed.

Says the Hazleton PLAIN Speaker :.
"Some time ago public announcement
was made of the engagement Of Miss
Katherine Troutman, of Centralia, to
H. J. Humphreys, a civil engineer in
the employ Of the Lehigh Valley Coal
Co. The family of Miss Troutman
has stated that the engagement had
been broken off and desired that the
papers publish the fact"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-23
Mr.. Tcoley Gets Another Store.

The Sunbury Daily of Saturday
says: 'John Tooley, of Danville, has
purchased the general store of the Ira
T. Clement estate and will conduct a
g.ocery store at that stand after Sep
tember Ist Mr.. Tooley has a large
store in Bloomsburg one in Danville,
and one in Shamokin. Only groceries
will be handled.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-23

An attempt was made on Friday
night of last week to rob the Pen
nington & Seeley Store, at Benton.
The night watchman met them with
a shower Of lead, and in their re-
treat one of the gang was wounded.
By following spots of blood the
authorities, it is said, tracked them
to the mountain where they are still
in hiding.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-23
AUDITORS NOTICE

ESTATE OF GEO. W. sTEADMAN, DEGsahbytl, DE,ysa BY tl,
The undersigned auditor, appoihttvS' pa. o
Orphans Court OF Columbia Couhhasi iarst ad
pass upon the exceptions riled 10 tI' K Khte
final account OF Norman cole ana =; ! : Geo v.
baum, executors OF the estate, mute U the bif
to and among the parties entitled snyg tnglePa Pa %
sit, at the Court House, In BloOilSsnpafo BloOiSn af oClO'i
Saturday, september lst, A. D. lsvV nnnSointmelt
p, m. TO perform the duties OF ms apE appEed IN sl
When and where ali parties INTEREST," ddebarNS
estate must appear, or oe loio'''
from coming In on said Iund, Urn Auditor
s-e-4t. CHARLES NJ. BLAhth 80
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-23
SHERIFFS SALE.

By virtue OF sundry writs OF III. Fa lss1a
out OF the Court OF Common Pleas OF Co1nh
County, Pennsylvania, and TO me dlreaei
there will be exposed 10 public sale, at To
Court House, in Bloomsbury, county and sue
aforesaid, on
SATURDAY, SEPT. IS, 1900
at o'clock p. m, all that certain LOT Of gToll
situate In Shuman's Addition to the IOVia
Catawissa, In the Township OF CataNhS'
County and State aforesaid, bounded and q
scribed as follows, to wit: on the noHA@
Mill street forty feet, on the east by land o. =
II. Shook one hundred and fifty feet Cd @
south by an alley forty feet, and on tAe NS
by an alley one hundred and nifty feet Oeins%
No. l3 In the plot or survey OF said saulM'
Addition TO the Town OF Catawissa Where0aA
erected two-stoTy
FRAME DWELLING HOUSE
and other outbuildings.
Seized, taken In execution, at the suits Nv
w. Harder vs. Elias Krebs and Henry D. huia
vs. Elias Krebs, and to be sold as the pvP'S
OF Elias Krebs.
W. W. BLACK, She'll
RHAwN a. SMALL, AttyS.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-23

Rev. d. c. John D. D., occupied
the pulpit of the M. E. church Sun
day evening. He was pastor of the
church here thirty-seven years ago.
He is at present located at Mil
waukee, Wis. A sister whom he is
visiting resides at Catawissa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-23
IN THE MATTER OF THE PARTITION OF IH'N
TATE OF SAMUEL HIDLAY, DBCEAshp'

IN THE MATTER OF THE PARTITION OF
TATE OF SAMUEL HtDLAY, DBCEAsi%
To Margaret Hidlay, widow OF Samuel hlg,SS
late OF the Township OF scott, In the 9VuuSc uip!c
Columbia and state OF PennsylYanla GSJSrbs GT,iSmbs
William ii. Hidlay, Bloomsbury, VO.., o,aa,-
County, Pennsylvania; j. W. Hiulali o'iC q
Vile, Columbia County, Pennsyl'appinSS, ppinSS,r:ylrs
Hidlay, Rupert, columbia county 9IngTbl
mia; Charles Hidlay, Blooms0ufg, Iysr I9a-rsr
County, Pennsylvania; Mamie hlual nnssaSi.
intermarried with q ii. Harman, oIanss ssiiW
Columbia County, Pennsylvania; DeIia DeHIiawhsrr, Nm
Cain, intermarried with John cam, ,,io NT"Evlu "Evlu
Lycoming County, Pennsylyanla' Mum nr,in, CaN
Drum, intermarried with Clarence .I,ia DLI glhf
Run, Columbia county, PennsyifeanniSad a. lien
beth Hidlay, having for her guardian SSnI1n6I
Joseph Fleckenstine, OrangeNilIie,,, and eht
County, Pennsylvania; being Wluo" CIV
dren or Samuel lIidlay, deceased. ,.srspesG
You are hereby notified that IN Py,' SnlnnOI
an order OF the Orphans Court t,,ad Ul from tht
County, a writ OF partition mas lsoueyvy rptlit
said Court to the Seerin OF salu cOHar' nr iGM lJ
able the fourth Monday or SeptellO0i in,r,rnOsd
that the inquest will meet for tne ie ywtidOEi
making partition and valuation OF iinneveSent inv d
dover In the real estate or salu ueS b. lM
Friday, the 2lst day or Septeuioei, m on th.
between the hours or a. m. ana y "a III in sco6
premises OF samuel Hidlay, deceasSSvIiv d
township, Columbia County, FehItS5gond n yd
which time and place you can a'''A''
think proper. -, III, ,cK. sheriff
GRANT HERRING, Atty. for WHOM
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-23
SALES.

MONDAY, SEPT. sd, I9oo.-Mrs.
June Ort will expose to public sale,
on the premises, in Jerseytown, at
1880 clock p. m, 2 p STORY frame
dwelling house and about ? acres of
land. Terms easy, and will be
made known on day Of sale.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-23

Farmers and others should keep
an eye on the Canadian thistle just
now. The seed will soon be ripe
and scatterd broadcast unless prompt
measures are taken to destroy them
There is State law imposing fine
on any person who. allows the Can
adian thistle seed to ripen on his
premises.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-23

Colored Camp Meeting last Sun
day, at Sunbury was we'll attended
by large crowds of people from far
and near. Sunday, August 26 will
be big day in the colored camp.
Come one and all, for all are well
come.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-23

After a ride Of nearly 500 miles
on his bicycle, Harry Heavener
arrived in Bloomsbury from Mar
shall, Mich, on Saturday. This is
the region of his birth. He was
raised to manhood by the late Jere-
miah S. Yohe, in Mifflin township
The journey east was prompted by
a desire to see and renew acquaint-
ance with old-time friends.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-23

On Sunday afternoon, says the Mill
vile ZabAet, all that was mortal of
VIM. H. Smith was laid to rest in the
cemetery at this place. He died last
Thursday afternoon after lingering
illness of consumption, in the 34th
yeas of his age. He leaves widow,
daughter of H. ], Robbins. His
pleasant smile and friendly greeting
will be greatly missed by all his ac-
qualntances.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-23

A car load of fine looking horses,
consigned to DR.. George H. Welliver,
arrived here from Buffalo on Tuesday
morning.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-23

John Ewes, Of Millville, has been
elected Secretary Of the Danville
Manufacturing Company.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-23

J. H. Gillespie, Philadelphia &
Reading Railroad brakeman, met
horrible death at Sunbury Tuesday
morning. He fell from the end of
box car and was run over by two
cars. He was % years OF age and
single.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-23
MONDAY, AUGUST 10th,


These goods were placed on SALE and will continue until all
goods are sold which will probably require week close
An opportunity that but few times in lifetime to w
such goods these Just good for wear and in most
stances will look good before the wettng after hav,
been pressed.
s1.5O Navy Blue Granite Cloth entirely piece
not badly damaged. Sale price, Sill
S1.GO Cloths in 5yard lengths for suits. Have
been outside only Sale price, 60, IS, soc. Yd
75c. Dress Goods. Some have been wet, Others
only dirt and glass outside and ends Sale price, 59
yard.
soc. Dress Goods, in almost every color, not badly
soiled but haye been in the Sale price 50 and
39c. yard.
25c Dress Goods, in plain and fancy colorings, wet
and mussed but not badly damaged 16 and lSc. Yd
S1.5O Trimming Silks in corded and fancy
soiled By water edge. Sale price S1.l9.
S.OO Silks, by the yard and in waist lengths Some
soiled edge others only need pressing after being
Sale price, 90, 70, Soc
Zoe Silks, in plain and fancy. Have been soied
along the edges, but only trihe. Sale price, So 62ca
yard
SOC. Silks. Some damaged than Others
Marked accordingly. Sale price, 33, 80, 42c.
39c. Silks More mussed by moving than soiledby
water Sale Price, 90 32c.
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Pure drugs, of all kinds at "''
GERS Drug & Book Store
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-23
I. w. Hartman & Son.
l. w. Hartman & s.,
Water Did Iii
Damaged Dress Goods!
Damaged Dress Silks
That Big Tree
That Big Tree

In our neighbors yard, back of our store was twisa
and bent way down upon the roof of during that
rife wind and rain storm
Wednesday Night of Last Week.
One of its big limbs caught the large iron plate cover re
upon the chimney of store lifting and hurlng on o
plate glass sky-light and demolishing it completely Down
came the rain pouring through the big open skyght pss
wettng and soaking the goods underneath which h
Goods and Silks.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-23
PARTITION NOTICE.

RHAwN a. SMALL, Attys.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-11
TWO TOWNS WIPED OUT.
One in Ohio by Fire and the Other
in Iowa by Tornado and
ClOudburSt.

Bowling Green, O., July 7.-Prairie De
pot, town of 1000 inhabitants in the
eastern part Of this county, was the
scene yesterday of the worst fire the
place ever experienced. Thirty one bust
ness concerns, all save one in the town,
besides the poStoffice and a printing Of
tce, were burned out in two hours. The
loss will reach nearly 100000, with in
sDrance less than half that amount.
Two men-Frank Nelson, barber, and
John Ohls-were overcome by heat and
fell into a burning building. They were
rescued but were so badly burned that
they cannot recover. Two others were
overcome by the heat, but last evening
were reported better. This is the second
fire that has visited the village this year.
On January { nearly One-half of the bust
ness places i'll the town was destroyed
Some of the firms had just resumed bust
ness and are now in ashes for the second
time. Two churches are among the
buildings burned. The schoolhouse, fine
brick building, was on lire several times
and it was saved only by men with axes
cutting away the burning portion.
reaches here that a tornado and cloud
burst destroyed the village Of Steamboat
Rock. The report is partly verified by
the fact that the Iowa river has risen five
feet here within an hour. A cloudburst
between st. Anthony and Gearing, TWEEN
ty-two miles west of this city, washed
out nearly a mile of track on the Story
City branch Of the Iowa Central railroad
and caused great damage to crops. The
heaviest storm of the season struck this
city last night
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-11
A SHALLOW CHANNEL.
The Commission Reports on Pro-
posed Upper Lakes
Water Ways.

Washington, D. c., July THE
United States deep waterway commission
appointed to investigate the feasibility of
the proposed deep-water routes, from the
upper lakes to tidewater, has turned i'll
an elaborate report, which the secretary
of war made public yesterday. In brief,
the commission does not favor the 30-foot
channels, holding that the benefits over
the 21-foot channel are not sufficiently
great to overbalance the extra cost Of
construction.
An examination of routes shows that
for channel of thirty feet depth the
st. -Champlain route would be
coStlier to construct than would the OS-
wego-Mohawk channel at the same
depth, but that for a 21-foot channel the
the cheaper. The st. Lawrence route
leaves the st. Lawrence river at Lake
st. Francis, thence across to Champlain
and south to the HudsOns deep water.
The Oswego- Mohawk route leaves Lake
Ontario at Oswego, follows the Oswcgo
river to Fulton, thence Grass country to
Oneida lake, and follow, the Mohawk
river and NOrmans Kill to the Hudson
just below Albany.
La Sale Route Shorter.
AS to the two routes from Lake Eric
La SalleLewiston route as preferable tc
the Tonawanda Olcott waterway, for the
reason that the cost Of maintenance OF
the former would be less, and time OF
passage quicker than by the Tonawanda
route. Consequently the report bases al
estimates on the use of the La Sale
Lewiston route.
cate that for any depth over twenty one
feet the cost to maintain the channels
will exceed by decrease in cost of trans
porting the lake commerce due to great
er draft of ships in which carried.
The report deals with the necessities
of improvements at St. Mary's river,
Lake st. Clair, Detroit river and the foot
of Lake Erie. as we'll as with the work
necessary through the eastern part Of the
waterway, and with numberless ques-
tons as to water levels and supply, exca-
vations, locks, traffic capacity, time re-
quired for passage Of boats and 4 gree
mass Of technical details.
Cost Exceeds the Benefits.
Under the head of relative advantages
Of routes" it is shown that:
Il. The return of direct benefit from
the 3O-fOOt waterway VIC tie st. Law
renee river and Lake Chanplain is less
for both foreign and domestic traffic than
the return from either of the Mohawk
Nalley routes. he TWO MOnaWk valley
waterways give practically the same re-
turns
80. All 21-foot waterways give prac-
tically the same return of direct benefit
70. The return Of direct benefit from
the 21-foot waterway is much greater
than the return from the 30-foot water
way"
The appropriations by Congress for
the commissions work were S465 900;
the cost, $46O,OOO Four hundred men
was the highest number employed at one
time.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-11

any Of the powers in the terrible hap
penings in Shan Tung and Pekin. it
is conjectured that this question of COM
pensation is after all what has caused
the apparent delay in the resumption of
the campaign against Pekin, but it is be-
lieved that this having now been adjust
ed, military operations will progress rap
idly.
Ii the powers have agreed upon the
form Japan's indemnity is to assume,
the facts cannot be elected here.
A Money Indemnity.
The impression, however, is that there
will be money indemnity, the belief be-
ing based on the fact that such is the
only form of indemnity SO far suggested
that would be the least likely to arouse
international jealousies. Either China
itself, or the powers collectively, would
have to provide for the payment of this
indemnity, though even in the first case.
it is probable that the powers contribu-
ton would be in the nature of loan
and i'll the end China would be obliged to
make good the advance through some
form of taxation.
The state department has not yet heard
directly from the Russian government as
to Japan's proposition to supply the ma
Jor portion Of force required for the Pc
kin campaign, but it has not the least
doubt that Russia makes no objection.
Fll fact, the department has gathered
that all of the European governments
have taken similar view of the Japa-
nese proposition, and it is disposed to feel
some pride in the fact that it was through
the advances made in the first place by
the United States government that this
happy accord has been brought about.
Proclamation by Viceroys.
Paris, July THE French consul at
Shanghai telegraphS under date of Tues
day, July 3, that the viceroys Of Nankin,
Gu Chang, Foo Chow and Sec IIoun
and the governors of Kiang ST and Ngan
Houei has just issued a proclamation
cOuchGd in vigorous terms for the protec-
ton of foreigners. The governor OF Che
Kiang, alone, it is added, published
Prince Tuan's edict against foreigners.
The consuls have informed the adinirals
of the attitude of the latter functiOnary.
A telegram from the French consul at
Tien Tsn dated June %, said he then
considered the situation somewhat i'm
proved. A telegram from the French
consul at Hoi How dated July Z, says:
1.-THE agitation of the past few days has
subsidized and calm is re-established,
thanks to the vigorous measures of the
authorities"
The consul Of France at Chefoo under
date of July 4, transmits a rumor that
Men Tung Flu Sian is master of the stu
alton at Pekin and is preparing an edict
against foreigners. Rebels, this consul
also says, occupy the Yellow river.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-11
DISPATCH FROM GOODNoW
Hope that Some of the Legationers
May Still be Alive.

Washington, D. c., July An i'm
portant dispatch to the state department
from Consul Goodnow, this
morning, has revived hope in measure
that the legationers, or at least some of
them, are still alive in Pekin. Having
survived at least two weeks longer than
was supposed to be possible, and certain
~ being alive five days ago, the unfortu-
nate ministers and their STATS and guards
may be still holding out. In fact. if the
only active enemy they have now to face
is starvation, as Consul-General Good
now indicates, the officials believe there
is substantial ground for the hope that
they may hold out and that the horrible
stories of the last few days from Shang-
hal of nameless crimes and massa cres
committed upon the legationers are at
least premature.
Push on to Pekin.
One certain effect of Consul Gen. Good
nOw's dispatch will be to cause the off
Gals here, and without doubt the Euro
pean governments, to redouble their ex-
ertions to push forward force to Pekin.
The main hope for speedy action is still
in Japan. According to the japanese
legation here, which has late advices
from Toxic, $4,000 Japanese soldiers are
now on Chinese soil. If this re-
port is true then the Japanese gov
eminent has accomplished more than was
expected, and the officials here see no
reason why the advance on Pekin should
not begin Immediately. 1t is said that
Japan is not expected to make this cam
paign single-handed The international
forces at Taku and Tien Tsin will CO.
operate to the utmost with the japanese
army corps in the movement on Pekin.
What form that cooperation shall take
is not known yet. Such details are left
to the commanders in the field.
Japan Compensated.
It is said that Japan is to be compen-
stated for the work she is about to under
take in the common cause. Her military
preparations are very extensive and the
campaign is certain to involve heavy
cost. 1t would be unjust to expect ia
is perhaps less interested selhshly than
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-11

Sir Robert Hart (the inspector general
of customs), who was thoroughly trust
ed by the Chinese, managed by the prom
Use of brides to induce the Boxer lead
ers to protect the women and children
from the violence of the mobs.
Attack ON Nankin Ordered.
: Shanghai, July 6, Friday-Prince
Tuan has ordered Gen. Yuan Shi Kai
to march on Nankin with $4,000 German
drilled troops. 1t is doubtful if he will
obey, but, in any case, Viceroy Lui is be-
He has fifteen warships on the Yang-tse
Kiang and Great Britain is ready to as
Sist this opponent of the rebel govern
ment. The departure of the anti-for-
eign taotai, Sheng, for Nankin, is caus-
ing anxiety.
The Position of Germany.
Berlin, July IA semi-official note
says: ''In replying to Japan's request
for news Of the powers attitude towards
China, Germany declared she regarded
the maintenance of harmony among the
would accordingly, assent to any meas
ures not objected to in other quarters"
Japan is Willing.
ter, Kato Takaaki, received a cable dis
patch from Toxic this morning giving
his governments reply to Great Britain
question as to whether, with the consent
of other powers, Japan is willing to send
large reinforcements to China Japan
replied that she was prepared to carry
out the suggestion and that one division
would be dispatched Immediately
Minister Wa Anxious.
Washington, d. c., July NO one in
Washington is more anxious to hear of
the safety of the foreign legations in Pc
kin than Mr.. WI, the Chinese minister.
He carefully reads every word of Chi
nese news that appears in the papers and
eagerly asks all the reporters who call
upon him for the latest developments in
the Chinese situation. Mr. WI, while
apprehensive Of what may happen as a
result of the existing disturbances in Pc
kin and other parts of Northern China,
still clings to the hope that the reports
that have come of the sacking of the le-
cations and the murder of the ministers
have been exaggerated, and that when
the truth becomes known affairs will not
be in the sorry plight in which they are
now represented to be.
The minister does not believe there will
be any. demonstrations against foreigners
in the central and southern provinces of
the empire. Any indications of that char
acter he feels will promptly be put down
by the vigilance of the viceroys of the
various provinces.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-07-11

cyclone struck this village at 3 O'clock
yesterday afternoon and did considera HE
damage. The rain fell in torrents for
about two hours and all the streets were
flooded. The culverts were washed out
and other damage done, the drainage
system being insufficient to carry off the
water. The storm broke on the river
west, of the city and came up and struck
the barn of A. G.. Dixon u Son. The
barn was picked clear from it's founda-
ton and twisted all in pieces which were
strewn for over two blocks. Wagons.
and carriages in a shed adjoining the
barn were completely wrecked. The
horses were not in the barn at the time.
1t Is thought about $1,000 will cover the
damage done.
The storm crossed Superior street and
smashed the front and glass in Frank
Hllls house. About $3.50 in damage was
done. Adolph Rhodes house was struck
ana plate glass smashed and other dam
age done amounting to about 5000. A
house belonging to Mr.. Spade was
struck and the roof taken off and other
barn of ID. Writ was completely
wrecked and a barn and sheds belonging
to w. French were torn down and
streWn all over the street. The storm
went east up Wisconsin avenue and
shade trees were uprooted and blown
against the houses, roofs taken off and
general state of confusion prevailed. 1t
would now be impossible to drive a team
up the street on account Of the debris.
In Chippewa County.
Chippewa Falls, Wis, July T.-[Spe-
cal REPORTS from the surrounding
country show that the electrical and
windstorms did considerable damage.
The house of William Dierks was struck
by lightning and badly damaged. Mrs.
William Bonell Of Eau Claire, who was
sitting on the piazza Of an adjoining
house, narrowly escaped being injured
with flying debris.
The barn Of William Gunderman, in
the town of Eagle Point, was struck by
lightning and burned, together with
twelve hogs ard a quantity of grain.
Hans Ranks, a farmer in the town Of
Cooks Valley. suffered the loss of his
barn.
A small cyclone passed south of this,
city Thursday night. It passed over in
to Clark county, and at the town Of Hull
q d considerable damage to property.
Many barns were blown down, others
unroofed and considerable stock was
killed. A cheese factory belonging to-
Charles Weller was blown down and
many piles of lumber in the yards Of the
r. b. Salter Lumber company were
picked up and scattered over the couh
Try. NO lives are fcpOf>ed IOSt
Boy Killed at Plymouth.
Plymouth. Wis, July THE 13-year-
old sen Of Otto Liebe of Greenbush was
killed by tree falling upon him. 1t is
thought that the boy had gone under the
tree for shelter from a shower.
A heavy windstorm passed over this
and Manitowoc counties which did con-
siderable damage by uprootins trees and
unroofng buildings. Trees fell across
the track Of the Milwaukee road nee
Kiel delaying trains.