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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-19
sTEYN'S BROTHER CAPTURED
The President Himself Escapes in His
Shirt Sleeves.

London, July 15.-The war office
has received the following dispatch
from Lord Kitchener, dated at Pre-
toria:
"Broadwood's brigade surprised
Reitz, capturing Steyn's brother and
others. Steyn himself escaped in his
shirt sleeves with one other man only.
The so-called Orange River Govern
ment' and papers were captured"
Lord Kitchener also reports that
Sheepe's commando burned the public
buildings in Murraysburg, Cape Col
ony, and some farmhouses in the vicin-
ity. According to further advices
from Lord Kitchener the columns I'M
der Colonel Featherstone and Colonel
Dixon have reached Zeerust, in the
Transvaal. They met with opposition
and made some captures. The British
casualties were officer killed and 2
officers and "a men wounded.
General Broadwood," says dis
patch to The Daily News from Bloem-
fontein, surprised Reitz due east Of
Lindley at dawn last Thursday, July
II. He took 20 prisoners, including
General A. P. Clowne and General
Vessels, Commandant Dwaal, Field
Cornet Pet Steyn president Steyn's
brother), Thomas Bryan, secretary OF
government, and Roches de Villiers,
secretary to the council. Steyn him
self fed without coat or boots. Gen.
eral Dewet is believed to have been
present"
Lord Kitchener has advised the gov
eminent, so The Daily News under
stands, that it is possible to withdraw
a large number of infantry from South
Africa, amounting virtually to the
greater part of the unmounted army.
At the same time he desires to be
supplied with more mounted men.
The government Is considering this,
according to The Daily News, and will
probably be guided by Lord Kitch-
ener's advice.
at is contemplated" says the same
authority. eff the infantry is with
drawn to increase the British troops
along the Natal railway between Dur
ban and Pietermaritzburg and Durham
and Pretoria, thus carrying provisions
and supplies by shorter route than
by the Cape Town railway. The por-
ton from Cape Town to Pretoria may
be abandoned"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-19
IT IS WAR TO A FINISH
OFFICIALS OF THE AMALGA.
MATED ASSOCIATION OR.
DER A STRIKE.
AGREAT TEST OF STRENGTH

But seventy-five Thousand Men Called
Out at Present, But the Movement
May Extend Until Every Union En-
pIoye OF the Steel Trust Quits Work.
Pittsburs Is to Be the Center of the
Storm.
Pittsburg, July 15.-It is to be war
to a finish between organized labor
and the billion dollar steel combine.
The conference between representa-
tvs of the three big companies and
officers of the Amalgamated Associa-
ton has come to naught and the first
move in the struggle has been made.
President Shaffer of the Amalga-
mated Association, within an hour
after the final adjournment of the con-
ference, wired the following order to
all the Amalgamated lodges in the tin
plate, steel hoop and sheet steel mills
of the country:
Notify your men that the mill is on
strike"
While this order calls out only TO-
900 men it is only one step in the
great test Of strength between labor
and capital Strikes will be ordered
in other branches of the industry I'M
tn not one union man remains in the
employ of the United States Steel
corporation. 1t is expected that the
organizations in any way connected
with the giant combine will give aid,
md mines, docks, steamer lines and
railroads controlled by the same inter
ests as the steel corporation will be
tied up.
This would involve in the strike
and make idle 100000 men.
In the conference the representa-
tives of The workers refused any con-
cessions and the agents of the steel
companies refused to go the full length
of the unions demands. The union
lzing of all mills was the rock upon
which the hope of settlement was
wrecked.
In every mill that is controlled or
IN any part owned by the United
States Steel corporation where men
are employed that are members of the
Amalgamated Association or the
American Federation of Labor there
will be strike. It is proposed to
make 1t as complete as possible, and
the tie-up so tight that it will be i'm.
possible for the industries Of the
great combination to move a wheel.
Developments indicate that Pitts
burg is going to be a pretty lively
strike center. The most interest at
taches to the Painter mill on the
South Side and to that of Lindsay &
McCutcheon in Allegheny. Both mills
are controlled by the American Steel
Hoop company and have hitherto been
aggressively non-union, and much de-
pended upon the action taken by the
men in these plants. The employees
Of both mills have held open meetings
and both have decided to strike. The
Painter mill employs about 400 men
and the Lidsay & McCutcheon mill
about 300.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-19
As SEEN BY DEPEW.
The Senator Finds Hostility to Amer.
lea on the Continent.

The Senator Finds Hostility to Amer
lea on the Continent.
New York, July Ex-senator
Chauncey M. Depew. who is in Paris,
Is quoted in Journal and Advertiser
dispatch as saying:
"The basis of future wars is COM
mercial. Commercial competition ex-
cites the passions as competitive Prov
ess in other departments. Germany
is now our most hostile competitor.
The conclusion is obvious. The issue
Is to De fought out on the sea; hence
the newspapers that are advocating a
mighty navy are doing most patriotic
work.
Continental Europe entertains hos
tility against the United States. Eng
land does not, but we do not recipro-
cate her sympathetic feeling. Not
withstanding commercial competition,
all classes there believe that If the
country were in jeopardy we would
come to its assistance.
France will not become very hos
tile, for most of her products are con-
sumed by her own people. Austria
seeks a market for her surplus and is
Influenced by Germany. Italy will
stand with her allies. The difficulty
with Russia will be settled by our ad-
ministration.
"The hostility against us in the va
rious countries of continental Europe
differs only in degrees. Nevertheless
an Industrial alliance against US is i'm
possible. The countries could not
agree as to percentage. We are their
best customers and could retaliate."
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-19
GOLD EXCITEMENT.
Pure Specimens Found Near Beaver
Falls, MINI.

Pure Specimens Found Near Beaver
Falls, MINI.
Olivia, Mimi, July 15.-Beaver
Falls, small village 16 miles south
of here, is greatly excited over the
discovery of gold in Beaver creek.
Three men, by the names of Amos
King, John Devoe and Henry Reichert,
while travelling along the road from
Beaver Falls, sought the bank of the
creek to obtain a drink. AS they ap-
preached the water they saw glittering
particles in the bed of the creek and
to satisfy their curiosity they took
fine tooth comb and gathered up the
sparkling specimens. They took it to
North Redwood where it was pro-
nounced to be gold.
Others Immediately visited the spot
and gathered up quantity of the par
ticles and took them to North Red
wood, where 1t was demonstrated be-
yond doubt that the glittering sub
stance was gold. A search is now be-
ing made toward the finding of the
main repository of gold.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-19
Engineers and Firemen Wanted Their
Paw Increased.

Eagle Pass, Tex, July 15.-The en-
gineers and firemep on the Interna-
tional railroad have resigned and
business on that road is now suspend
ed. The trainmen requested an ad-
vance of wages and it was refused,
which is the cause of their action.
There is no concerted strike, but all
the men are out. The road is South
ern Pacific property and the men are
paid in Mexican money and this has
greatly deprecated in value, cutting
down their wages.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-19
WORK OF PIcKPocKETs.
Twenty Epworth Leasuers Stranded
at Glenwood Springs, Colo.

at SiCi"OOO 0PIiflSS, SOiOs
Glenwood Springs, Colo, July 49,
The thoroughly organized gangs of
pickpockets operating at Colorado
Springs is responsible for party of
about 20 Epworth Leaguers becoming
stranded here. Men and women alike
have en- robbed, not only Of every
cent tney had with them, but Of rail
road tickets as well, and unless the
railroads will issue tickets back home
on their proof of having purchased and
paid for rides to San Francisco and
back they will be compelled to ask
aid from the county authorities.
In at least 10 instances thieves even
secured their victims trunks on the
stolen baggage checks.
Major s. X. Hooper, general passen-
ger agent of the Denver and Rio
Grande railroad, authorized the Glen
wood Springs agent to furnish passes
to Ogden to stranded passengers who
desired to continue their journey
West, Is
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-19
EARNINGS ARE HEAVY.
Receipts of Railroads for First Half
of 1901 Show Big Gain.

of 1901 Show Big Gain.
New York, July 15.-Returns of
gross earnings for the six months to
June 30 last, from 176 roads, including
Mexican and Canadian lines, operating
174.914 miles, published by The Chron-
icle, show receipts of $65S, All 800
for the half year, an increase Of $751;
$4,000 over 1900 figures, or slightly
over 10 per cent. About a fourth of
the roads report for only five months,
and The Chronicle estimates that COM
plete returns will show a gain in
gross earnings for the period of $780,
100000. This is on top of gains of
$72, 100000 in the first six months of
1900, of $30,240,OOO in 1899 and $751;
100000 in 1898. The mileage for the
past half year shows a gain of per
cent over 1900.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-19
Will Search for PearH.

Halifax, N. S., July 15.-The steam
or Erik left North Sydney on her voy-
age to the frozen North. She is to
call at Labrador and then at the vari-
Gus Esquimault stations in Greenland
West, reaching Etah under favorable
conditions in about three weeks. At
the various stations she will make in
quiries as to news of Lieutenant Peary
and the Windward The Erik took
$50 tons of coal and is fully provi-
stoned for at least & wear
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-19
IRON MoLDERs TO STRIKE.
Workers In Chicago Refuse the Offers
of Their Employers.

Chicago, July 15.-Action taken by
Chicago members Of the Iron Molders'
union will result in general strike
Of the members Of the trade employed
in the foundries of Chicago and vicin-
ity. In spite Of the efforts of the Off
GERS of the international organization
the six local unions voted to refuse
the terms offered by their employers.
They also decided to renew their de-
mand for a SO day wage and to
strike unless their demand shall be
Immediately complied with. Eighty
manufacturing concerns and 1.409
members of the union will be affected
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-19
MOUNTING rs GENERAL.
The Remains of President Errazurlz
Brought to Santiago de Chile,

oIOdSit " SoieidSO NC SIltics
Santiago de Chile, July 15.-The
body of President Errazuriz, who died
Friday, was brought to this city and
received with solemn public cere-
mony, no fewer than 100000 persons
participating in the procession and as
spectators. It will lie in the hall of
the chamber of deputies until the in
terment takes place. All the theaters
are closed and the occasion is one of
general mourning. :.
Alden, Arabia, July 15.-A force of
500 British and Indian troops is about
to start for a point 70 miles inland to
destroy fort built by the Turks in
the territory of the Haushadi, who are
under British protection. The Otto
man government has disavowed the
fact, but the Haushadi have been I'M
able to get possession of the fort.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-19
Lumber Barge sunk.

Detroit, Mich, July 15.-The lumber
barge Myron BulmaD, in tow of the
steamer A. G. Baldwin, bound down,
loaded with lumber, was struck amid
ships by the steamer Harvard, bound
up, light, near Bar Point, below this
city and sunk. The barge was cut in
two. No lives were lost
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-19
LEAVES PORTO RICO.

Governor Allen Takes His Final De-
parture.
San Juan, P. R., July Ex-Governor
Allen and his wife, with their house
hold effects, sailed for New York on
the Mayflower.
A large crowd assembled at the
wharf to bid the governor farewell
Governor Allen admitted he had no in
tention of returning to Porto Rico. 1t
Is semi-officially announced that he
will leave the diplomatic service.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-19
IN MEMORY OF PERRY.
Monument Unveiled by Rear Admiral
Rogers at kurihama, Japan.


Yokohama, July 15.-The ceremony
OF unwilling at Kurihama the monu-
ment to commemorate the landing
there of Commodore Perry July IA,
1853, was performed during the day by
Rear Admiral Rogers, commanding
the United States visiting squadron.
Viscount Katsura, the Japanese pre-
mier, delivered the memorial address
and a number of other Japanese Off
Gals of high rank were present. Three
American and five Japanese warships
saluted. Various speeches were made
by Japanese and Americans, all dwell
ing upon the close relations between
the two powers.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-19
EXPECT HIGH RATES.
Shippers of Grain and Coal Are
HustIinu for TONNAGE.


Duluth, July 15.-The outlook is for
high freight rates in the fall, and the
situation with reference to grain,
which promises an enormous crop, and
coal, which is not yet moving very
freely, indicates that the mines de-
pending on wild tonnage will do well
to hustle shipments early. Grain for
early fall shipment is now being con-
tracted at Duluth on an equivalent of
SLIP for ore. Some Of the largest in
dependent vessel interests have no.
tilted grain shippers that they will not
be able to handle grain this year, as
their boats are tied up with grain for
so long a period as weather will per-
NIT ore to be shipped.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-28

The lecture delivered last Thurs
day evening by Mr.. Howell Of
Scranton, at the Normal Auditor
ium, called forth a storm of indig-
nation, and he is fortunate that he
escaped being hissed off the stage.
His subject was Abraham Lin
coln," but he took occasion to criti-
else Gen. Geo B. Mcclellan very
severely, calling him coward and
otherwise alludiug to him in terms
that aroused the ire of a large
number of people in the audience.
Mr.. Howell was not on the regular
course of Institute lectures, but was
put on for Thursday evening be-
cause there was nothing else OH
hand, and he was permitted to fill
in the time for want of something
better. 1t is due to Surt. Miller to
say that he was not acquainted with
Mr.. Howell's lecture, and if he had
been, Mr.. Howell would not have
had all opportunity to deliver it.
The memory of Abraham Lincoln
needs no defender IN these days,
and much less does it need to be de-
Tended by an attempt to detract from
the character and services of anoth
er who figured SO prominently in
the events Of those stirring times.
If Mr.. Howell will only come back
here and deliver that lecture at
time when eggs are plentiful and in
thoroughly ripened condition, he
will probably have an interesting
time.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-28

The Leader Store Co. Ltd. are
ably helped in taking care of their
increasing business. by Mr.. A. H..
Cook who has full charge of their
accounts and office. He has per-
fected system of ratail ook-keep-
ing so accurate, that in dispute as
to the correctness ofan account, the
treats" are usually on 1.-THE other
fellow" Mr.. Cook possesses the
full confidence of the stockholders
OF the company.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-28
PURELY PERSONAL

I.R Townsend went to Philadelphia on
Tuesday.
I. Wesley Meyer is spending Thanks
giving at HughesvllIe.
Dr. w l.. Woodruff, of Mobile, Alabama,
spent Tuesday in town.
John +. Tooley of Danvile was in town
short time on Friday.
Joseph Sands and wife spent Sunday with
the formers parents at Mordansville.
Miss Edith Miller of Center Street, con-
tinues to improve, and is now able to sit up.
Mrs. w. +. Bodine is visiting in Sunbury
and other Northumberland county towns this
week.
Rev. J. d. Smith, of the Baptist Church,
went to Pittsburg on Friday, where he re-
mained over Sunday
II. 7. Achenbach made a business trip to
Philadelphia on Friday in the interest of the
farmers National Bank.
L. S. Fornwald was in Pttsburg Tuesday
He left here on the down train Monday
evening and arrived home Wednesday.
Paul Traub came up from Philadelphia on
Monday to attend his brothers wedding
lie will spend Thanksgiving with his parents
in Fernvlle,
O. w. Ent of Northumberland, spen
last week in town He put in couple day.
hunting, but with what success we were un
able to learn.
]. G. McHenry, of the firm of NJ. Nc
Henry & Son, of Saltwater, was in town
Monday. He says everything is moving
along in quiet way up the Creek.
Rush J. Thomson Esq, of Dushore, ant
+. ]. Mullen Esq, of Laporte, were in town
on Tuesday on legal business. They arr
leading members of the bar of Sullivan
county.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-28

The upsetting of coal oil stove
in Mrs. David Lowenberg's kitchen
created considerable excitement
Wednesday morning. The flames
leaped to the ceiling of the small
interior and threatened destruction.
The blaze was smothered with some
carpet before much damage was
done. People in the alley observed
smoke issuing from the roof i'll
large volumes and an alarm was
sent in from box I3.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-28

Inclement weather interfered with
the attendance at the church ser
vices on Sunday. The order of
knights of the Golden Eagle at
tended the services in the Reformed
Church, which made the congrega-
ton there quite large. Rev. Thomas
had prepared special and appro-
pirate sermon for the Sir Knights,
and he delivered it with great
earnestneSS.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-28

The local postmaster has received
a warning from the Postal Depart
ment, to be on the lookout for an
alleged swindler, named Cohen,
who has practised frauds by means
of money orders. His plan is to go
to a small post Office and purchase
a money order for sum less than a
dollar. Frequently the postmasters
forget to mark over the dollar mark
and Cohen takes advantage OF this
to insert sums up to $40. He then
visits a store, makes a purchase
and tenders the order in payment,
receiving the charge.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-28

WANTED-SEVERAL PERSONS OF
character and good reputation in each state
Zone in this county requred) to represent
and advertise old established wealthy bust.
ness house of solid financial standing. Sal
airy S,IS. 90 weekly with expenses additional,
all payable in cash each Wednesday direct
from head offices Horse and carriage fur
nished, when necessary. References. En-
close self addressed stamped envelope. Man
ager, $40 Caxton Build'g, Chicago. (I6to26
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-28

Charles D. Breon, who has been
connected with the Normal School
for the past few years, as instructor
on the violin, will leave on Mon
day next for Oshkosh, Wisconsin,
where he will play in one of the
leading musical organizations OF
that city. He will also instruct and
is assured of a class of not less than
twenty pupils. His many friends
at the School and in the town, will
regret to see him leave, but he will
take with him the best wishes OF
all tor his future SUCCESS.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-28

The Bloomsbury Car Manufactur-
ing Company is busy place these
days. Repair work for the Gen.
trail Railroad of New Jersey, is
coming in fast and other orders are
being received daily far in advance
of the capacity OF the plant. Every
department of the industry is hum
ming.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-28

Twelve miles Of the new traction
line between Hazleton and Wilkes
Barre is ready for the rails. Con-
siderable rock is being encountered
along the Nescopeck Mountains,
and the progress of the construc-
ton crew is considerably retarded,
thereby.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-28

Jacob Bomboy, Of Iron Street,
was apparently overcome for few
minutes in front of G.. A. McKelvy's S
drug store Friday morning, and
fell to the pavement. Assistance
was near at hand and after being
assisted to his feet, he was able to
continue without any aid.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-28

The Philologian Society of the
Normal School is holding its re-
union today. This evening " Be-
tween the Acts" a drama in three
acts, will be presented in the Audi
torium. The costumes for the play
have been secured from Van Horn
& Sons of Philadelphia.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-28

Nelson Well;ver of Jerseytown,
was gathered in by an officer for
disorderly conduct on The streets of
Hazleton Saturday. He was taken
before the Mayor, but on the pro-
mise to leave the city was dis
charged.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-28

The Scranton High School was
numerically slaughtered by the
Normal School on Athletic Field
Saturday afternoon. Touchdowns
were so numerous that we couldn' t
keep on track Of the score. When
the Normal had made fifty points
we quit counting, Scranton had
FIVE
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-28

Does your business need BOOM
ing? The COLUMBIAN can help
you. The cost is a trifle. We have
the best equipped plant in the
County. The COLUMBIAN is a good
advertising medium, and we recog-
nize no rivals in the job printing
line.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-28

Lamp Globes, Chimueys, Wicks,
Burners, Bracket Lamps, Stand
Lamps, Lantern Globes and all
lamp supplies at Mercer's Drug &
Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-28

G.. w. Hess has made some al
terations in his store. There are
few jewelry stores in this section OF
the state that can compare with it.
His stock is large, handsome and
we'll displayed. We call especial
attention to his "Talk number II
in this issue.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-28

f. d. Dentler won seventeen
games out of a possible twenty-one
at the Wheelman euchre Tuesday
evening and captured the prize, a
nice fat turkey.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-28

The Lords Supper and the rite
of Confirmation will be administered
in St. Peters (Lazarus) Lutheran
Church, Grovania, on Sunday after
noon Dec. 8, 1901.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-28

A cart for sale, or exchange Tor
hay or straw. Also one, or the
pair of sorreIs for sale.
1o-3.tf. DR.. II. BIERMAN.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-28

Town lots for sale, on easy terms.
Bloomsburg Land Improvement
Co. Inquire of Sanderson Woods,
sales agent. N. U. Funk, Sec'y.
Office, Ent Building. ca rs
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-28

George Pursel, of Union county
and Miss Anna Boone, Of Blooms
burg, were married by Guy Jacoby,
7. P, Tuesday afternoon.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-28

The Columbia and Montour
Electric Railway Company is rais
ing the feed wire on Main Street,
in compliance with the Town ordin-
ance.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-28

A new time table went into effect
on the Pennsy Sunday. The
changes are noted in the schedule
elsewhere in this issue.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-28

A Thanksgiving dinner and sup
per, with oysters in all styles, will
be served on Thanksgiving day by
the Almedia M. +. Church. Ice
cream and cake extra.
COMMITTEE.