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The Washington times., 1901-12-15

Pres | d G n {
James J. Hill,
or Jim Hill,
as he Is al
most univer-
ILL LII L.
The Washington times., 1901-12-15
water FiItered and Cooled.

The employees in the new edifice for the
Government Printing once win be pro-
vidcd with filtered and cooled water for
drinking, which will be kept continuously
circulating through pipes, with taps at
convenient points.
The condition OF the appropriations by
Congress for the new Government Print
ing Office on October / last was as fol-
lows:
Amount appropriated March 3. 1889.
SS5O.o0o.
Amount appropriated June G.19Oo. s775.-
900.
Amount appropriated March 3. 1901. ST.
3O4 900.
Total, s2,i29,OOO.
Amount expended. 1855. 1851.
Balance unexpended. t1.472.sn.39.
Outstanding liabilities, si19,e14.02.
Amount covered BY existing contracts.
1891, 1898.
Balance available TO complete the work,
s962, ,GS7.99
Below are given soma OF the most in
The Washington times., 1901-12-15
steel, stone, and Bricks.

il can be sad Of the new Government
Printing Office that IL is being construct
ed almost entirely OF steel, stone, bricks
and cement The only woodwork viii be
the flooring and the doors. All door and
window frames will be Of castlron, and,
in the event Of fire. a door could burn
TO the frame, but the flames could go no
farther. The whole interior OF the build
ing is to be finished with glazed and
pressed brick.
The most remarkable feature OF this
edihce is that it is SO substantially con-
structed as TO be capable OF bearing n
live load of 100 600. 600 pounds In other
words. If the entire population of the
city of Philadelphia could be packed
within its walls at one time il would not
The Washington times., 1901-12-15
Pointed Anecdotes 3@E
FTv7T71 Of ESSSS
@S@a Well-KnoWn Men

Mr.. r. A.
W lit sec. of
Denver, was a
guest at the
y c W Willard
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-23
Do You Need Envelopes?

- The job printing department OF
The Gazette mas just rsceived fifty
Eth ,.isand euvehipss bought d, most
adv rita gS;oiis terms. Those ii.
tied tsf envelopes Will do we'll to
-renlesi,ber tins tact before giving
.out gfheiI OrderS We Will furnish
rana print one thousand envelopes
sfur ti!e price tina, shey would cost
WA h11ut the printing.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-23

| 3
10 be prepared for war Is one of
the most efectua. means of gre
serving peace.
fbe pure and benign light Of re-
violation n as meiiorasing influence
on mankind.
- Igrb5'r to keep alive IN your Breast
II al, lii.tle spark OF celestial fire
sconscis nee.
,permaren, all ances with any por
tion of tt foreign world.
Arbitrary power is most easily
Establish ed the ruins OF liberty
abused TO licentiu usn SIS.
here is All -tniiiss oiuble Union
.haiween a magnanimeus policy and
the, solid rewards of public pros
spefity aud felicity,
IL think, we. have opposed Great
Britain and. have arrived at II <
sereasnt state of peace and indie
-pendsncy TO very little purpose i,
we an not conquer cur own preju-
Born in, a land of liberty, m,
a1S i.sns recd leesions...my sympa-
Trsheae feelings and best wishes
g 20 q Jateslstibly excited whatsoever
= .eecenatfy l see ar oppressed
IA tinn unfnrl the bannsrs OF
.fre@dnm.
TN preservation of the sacred
Ere of liberty and The destiny of the
model of government
are Justly considered as deeply. per
as fin ally, staked on the ex
neTiraent entrusted TO the hands Of
At e 4 NJ ericane people.
- ca alt. dispositions and habits
klGh leaEsto Political prosperity.
Me-! nm anft morality sare indispen
- 9pgasts sWhatever may be
w. shs 1nl OF rsfinz.I
Uni Sst.f pecssiar
& a. IN d sxpe risnce
{ ~ 8 ssxfeGt sEsl nstion.l
ss IS SO ''s,n esstns'on of
.tsassi PIE.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-23

State OF Louisiana, Parish of Lafayette
I, the undersigned authority, do hereby GER
tify that the above and foregoing is asaerue
and correct list of the jurors drawn tor
service at the session of court beginning
Monday, March rs, A. D. 1901.
Witness my official signature and seal of
Office this 10Th day of February, A. D. 1901.
ED G. VOORHEES,, Clerk Of Court.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-23

saidation Of railroads re-
snsged through J. Piepon,
80fea1 has already resulted, or will
rxsIgts4s soon as the new system
eeWSi4tg full operation. in throwing
IS, 900 employees out
e,5f WOE b. maisly agents, solicitors
aHdkftee men; and even where the
are retained there is
l1eSft 10 he cut In salaries in con
kceuf the consolidated, as
:1espersu9ea are needed TOR the work
no with the market oversup-
Rafd wiett railroadmen, cut In sal
8 tfisx lkeas,er than II would be if
.fhereeie a competition for their
services.
= SsrS Of the railroad employees
Were opposed at first to receive the
.IiewstGA, the railroad consolidation
mentiopsu with satisfac ton, viewi,.g
lt-wtthsthat American spirit which
e4hws nthusias,ic over hing
.sbig; ai1u. they are likely 10 suffer,
aud tbat- trusts aud combines are
oangeTtus 10 positions and salaries
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-23
Has Cured ThOusa nus, VIII
Cure, YOu.

Cure You.
If you troubled with Kidney or
Bladder troubles, such as Dropsy. Brght's
Disease, Catarrh, Gravel of the Bladder,
Albumen in Urine and unhealthy deposits,
Or too frequent discharge of the urine, pain
in the back and bladder, sdropsical swelling
of the feet and legs, ETC., etc. we guarantee
that by using Smiths Sure. Kidney Cure, a
complete cure will be effected. Price SO
cents. For sale by Lafayette Drug Co.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-23

N ct -Enopgk Men -..Sey!" cr,ed
thHh FIRST 'iongshoreman, .'aan't yet
any better sense than to he
kegs of powder? Don't ye know
thene Nas. an explosion last week
that btowed up a dozen men?"
= Faith, y replied Cassidy, :that
cad frvver happen here" '.W y
ifos Bekase, there's only two
nv us w61kin' here. "-Puiladelph.
Press. =
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-23
LIST OF. JURORS.
State of Louisiana, Parish Of Lafa-
. yette, 18th Judicial District
. Court

List of Grand and Petit Jurors drawn for
service at the session of court, beginning
Monday, March IS, 1901.
List of Grand Jurors to serve from March
IS, 1901.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-23

You can help anyone whom yon
find suffering from, infamed throat;
,laryngeal trouble, bronchitis,
coughs, colds, etc, by advising the
use OF Ballarc IS Ho,ehound Syrup;
the great remedy for coughs and
colds. Price, rs and so cents. For
sale-by Lafa>e cite !: rug co.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-23


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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-02-23
MANS WORK

Is not only AT shop, Office or store
ple'ty of odd jobs about the house
which require a masculine hand.
and that hand needs tools, saws.
hsmmers, haiChets. screw drivers.
etc Here you can buy the several
and separate articles, or a nice com,
bination of everything needfui in
household tools, put up in a WELL
arranged bcx or tool chest You
can supplement the box combin alton
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-01
DEATH QUIChLY FOLLOW
DISEASED KIDNEYS.

Oath soon fellows from dsea sed
kidneys unless, a cure is made by taking
the old reliable StuErt's Gan aud Bucbu
The following symptoms indicate the
approach OF BrIght's DISEASE or Dia
betes and Kidney troubla: Puffy OF
dark orioles under the eyes, ssilow
yellow complexion. dull, heavy head
aebes, dizzy tired feeling, faint spells,
pain or dull ache III the back, URN
cloudy, milk like or stringy. dark in
color or eHsive, painful soslding
sensation in passing urine, obliged to
go often duaing the day or night. There
ie cure in Stuarts Gin and Bnchu. II
the one remedy you can rely on. It
will correct all of these symptoms and
permanently cure even BfghL's dis
ease after ell other treatments fail.
Stusrt's Gin and Buchu will neutral.
iZe the urine and osuss it to flow In a
perfectly natural manner. A high grade
kidney cure, The most perfect made 1.
Stusrt's Gin and Buobu thoroughly
tested for the past twenty years. Ii
gives lifo, power and vigor to the kid
neys thua making the blood red aad
nuutishin9. Try this grand Old rem
edy. Druggists or BY express prepaid
81. Describe trouble and free sdyice
about kidneys given. Stuart Drug Co.
81 Wall st. Atlanta, Ca,
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-01

Biliousness is a condition character
lied by a disturbance Of the diges tive
organs. The stomach Ia debilitated. the
liver torpid, the bowels constipa,ed.
There is loathing Of food pains in the
bowels, dizziness, coated tongue and
vomiting. first Of the undigested or
partly digested food and then of the
bile. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liv-
or Tablets allay the disturbances of the
stomach and create healthy appetite
They also tone up the liver to healthy
action and regulate the bowels. Try
them and you are csrtain 90 be much
pleased with the result. For sale by /.
N, Bishop. Druggist.
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-01

AT no time Ia man secure from at
tacks of suoh disorders Of the stomach
as oh0lers morbua, cramps and diar-
:Eoea; but these complaints ara com
mon during the heated tsrm, when /!
is dangerous to neglect them. Pain,
Killer is q remedy that has never fail
ed, and tbs seveFest attacks have been
cured by It. AVOID substitutes. There
lie but one PaiD-Kiuer, Perry Davis
95c and SOC
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-01
BEWARE OF A COUGH.

A cough Is not disease but symp-
ON. Consumption and bronobisis,
which are the most dangerous and fatal
diseases, have for their fret ina cation
a persistent cough, and If properly
treated as soon 50 this cough appears
are easily cured. ChambeTlains Cough
Remedy has proven wonderfully suc-
oessful and gained it's wide reputation
and extensive sale by its success in
curing the diseases which cure cough
ing. II 1t ls not be nefoisl it will not
cost you cent For sale By |. N.
Bishop, Druggist.
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-01
STRIKES A RICH FIND.

81 was trout led for several years
with chronic Indigestion and nervous
debility" writes F. J. Green, Of Ian
caster, N. Fl. "No remedy helped
me until began using Electric Bit
tiers which did me more good than all
the medicines l ever used. They have
also kept my wife in excellent health
for years. She says Electric BItters
are Just splsDdid for female trou oles
that they are grand tonic and invig-
orator for weak, run down women. No
other medicine can take its place in
our family" Try them. Only 800.
Sstisfs ction guaranteed By ali drug
gists.
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-01

If people only knew what we know
about Kodol Dyspepsia Cure it would be
used in nearly everv household, as there
ere few people who do not suffer from 8
feeling of fullnesa after eating, beiching
fiatulence, sour stomach or waterbrash,
caused by indigestion or Dyspepsia. A
preparation such as Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
which, with no aid from the stomach
will digist your food, certainly can't help
but to do good. W. ]. Butts.
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-01
SPECIAL NOTICES.

/ will be at the following places on
the dates name below, for the purpose
Of Resolving Tax Returns for state
and county, for the year 1901:
St. Simons Mills, April, 9Th, 9Th
and Msy 18Th.
Sterling April 6'h, goth, May l7tb.
jamaica April 10Th, MAY 3rd, Gath.
Pyles Crossing, April 4th, Goth, and
May 25ih,
Brunswick April 18th, 12tb, 18th,
May OH, 10th, 18th, S0th, 31st, and
June 1st. JnO. K. Dubberly,
Receiver Tax Returns
for Glynn county.
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-01
HAS CURED ITHous ANDs. WILL CURE
YOU

If you are troubled with kidney or bladder
troubles. such as dropsy, Bright's disease, ca
tarrh, gravel Of the bladder, albumen in urine
and unhealthy depositing, or too frequent DIS
charge Of the urine, pain in the back and blad-
der dropsical swelling OF the feet and legs, etc.,
ETC., we guarantee that by using Smiths Sure
Kidney Gore, a complete cure will be effected.
Price 80 cents. For sale by all druggists.
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-01
SHERIFF SALES.
GEORGH Glynn Con MY.

GEORGr Glynn Cou nty.
Will be sold before the courthouse door in
Brunswick, Glynn county. Ca, on the first
of sale, the follow iny described property:
One bureau, desk, office ratings, 1 "irror,
settees, 3 large IL m %. half moon cor Mt 3r
assorted ladies and chiidrens shoes, and one
button machine, Levied GU and sold as the
property of the Taylor Shoe Co, under a distress
warrant issued by j. T. Lambright Jnstice of
the Peace The district q. NJ Glynn county,
Ga. in favor of Geo. r. Krauss and against the
Taylor Shoe Co. for $376.l5.. Levy mace
and returned to me by L. J, Leavy consta-
Also at the same time and place. the
following described property to-wit: That
certain lot, tract or parcel of land situate living
and being in the city OF Brunswick, county OF
Glynn aud state OF Georgia and known and de-
scribed on Simmons map OF said city made in
the year !S9l as New Town lot number 1881. Lev
| led on as the property of Cook g. Smith under
and by virtue of an execution issued by HI Read
lax Collector, for state and county taxes due
terest and cost. Levy made and returned to n
| by X, ). Pyles, Deputy Sheriff.
Also at the same time and place. thu
following described property to-wit That
certain lot, parcel or tract of land situate lying
and being in the city OF Brunswick, state Of
Georgia. county OF Glynn, and known and de-
| scribed on Baldwin's map Of said city, made in
| the year 1897, as the western one-half of Old
Town lot numbar 289. Levied on as the proper
| ty OF j HDnworth under and by virtue OF an ex-
ecutlon Issued by H. j. Read, Tax Collector, for
State and county taxes due fol- the year 1900;
| amount OF tax $l7.55 with interest and cost,
! Levy made and returned to me by r. s. Pyle,
I Deputy Sheriff.
ALSO at the same time and place, the
following described property towit: That
certain lot, tract or parcel OF land situate lying
and being in the city Of Brunswick. county Of
Glynn and state Of Georgia and knowd and de-
scribeh on Baldwin's map OF said city, made in
the year 1884, as Old Town lot number
2l2. Levied on as the, properly OF Mrs
Rebecca C. Wylly under and by virtue
| of an execution Issued by II. J. Read, Tax Col
lector for state and county taxes due for the
year 1899 and 1900; amount of taxes &67 81 with
| interest and cost. Levy made and returned to
me by r. S. Py1es, Deputy Sheriff.
w. II. Berrie.
Sheriff.
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The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-01
: IT GIRpLEs THE GLOBE.

The fame of Buoklen's Araioa Sslve
as the best in the world, extends round
the earth. It's the one perfect healer
for cuts. corns, burns, brdises, sores,
soalds, boiis, ulcers, .felons, aches,
pains and all skin erupti0ns. Only
Infallible pile cure. rs cents a box at
ell druggists.
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-01

The lesst in quantity and most in qua
ty describes Dswitt's Little Early Risers
the fam Gus pills for constipation, aud liver
complaints. W. ]. Butts.
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-01
1900 pounds

Use from $50 to 500 pounds to the acre.
according to the fertility of the soil. Mu-
rate of potash may be used instead of
eulphate, If the latter cannot be easily
had.
We have heard "Armours Helmet
Brand Potato Fertilizer" recommended
In very f1attering terms.
Best Soil For Irish Potatoes
Irish potatoes give the best results In
d rich sandy loan, neither too wet, nor
too dry. If the season should be a wet
one. clay subsoil would be unfavor.
able to the growth of the potato. A
calcareous soil can generally be counted
on for producing crop large and of
fine quality. When the soil contains
but little lime, it is well to use this as a
fertilizer.
The inverted sod of an old pasture Is
good for the Irish potato. When such a
sod Is used, a little we'll rotted compost
should be narrowed in upon it. A COM
post made of muck and leached ashes
makes an excellent manure for this crop.
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-01

Gold Medal highest award to Harper
whiskey at Paris, 1900; Chicago, 1893;
New Orleans, 1885. Good as gold
any W here, any time. We'd like you
expert p'nion. Sold by T. Newman
Bruins wick, Ga.
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-01

Warm eprlng days produce a feeling O
drowsiness If the body is loaded with the
impurities OF winter diet. Cleanse the
blood, liver and bowels with Prickly Asn
Bitters, 1t creates energy and cheerful
ness.
w. J, Butte.
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-01

~ have been suffering from Dyspepsia
for the past twenty years aud have been
unable after trying all preparations and
physicians to get any relief. After taking
one bottle of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
found relief and am now in better health
than have been for twenty years. can
not praise Kodol Dyspepsia Cure TOO high
ly." thus writes Mrs. G. W. Rob; rts, North
Creek, Ark. W. ] Butts.
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-01
ABOUT irish POTATOES
QUESTIONS CONCERNING THEIR
CULTIVATION ARE ASKED
AND ANSWERED.
FORMULA IS SUGGESTED
Enemies Of the Plant and How to
Thwart Their Depredations-The
Best SOll-Views of Chemist

A gentleman who desires to expert.
ment with Irish potatoes as a revenue
crop asks for advice on the the following
points:
~. The most available potato for
shipping purposes.
(2). The best time to plant so as to
bring the potatoes into market in time
to miss the first crop Of southern pota-
toes and the regular annual crop Of
northern potatoes
81. Character and amount Of manu-.
featured fertilizer likely to ensure the
largest yield
Answers to the above questions.
~. The Irish potato in highest es-
TEEN among the truck farmers Oh the
Atlantic coast near S1nnsnah is. the
''Pink- Eye" or early Rose"
(Y). The best time to plant so as to
come between the first crop Of southern
patotoes and the regular annual crop Of
northern potatoes Is in February or early
March.
(S) The following formula for Irish
potatoes is suggested by DR McCand.
less, our state chemist:
Nitrate of soda. .............B 300 pounds
Cottonseed meal. ........... 900 pounds
Acid phosphate "a per cent? 800 pounds
Sulphate of potash. ..... 300 pounds
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-01

Mr.. WI. Baxter of North Brook, N. G..
says he suffered with piles for fifteen years
He tried many remedies with no result
until ha used Dewitt's witch Halle Save
nd that quickly cured him. W. J. Butt
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-01

House for rent CORNER Ulion and
Monk street. Apply - Mrs. r.
Mayors.
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-01
A. H. BAKER Sole Agent.
BLOWN TO ATOMS

The old idea that the body some
tmes needs a powerful, drastic, pur-
gative pill has been exploded; for Dr.
King's New Life p lis, which are per-
feotiy harmless. gently stimulate liver
and bowels to expeil poisonous mat.
ter, cleanse the system end absolutely
cure constipation and sick headache
Only 25c at ell drug stores.
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-01

If you are sick all over. and don't know Just
what ails you, it's ten to one your kidneys are
out of order. Foley's Kidney cure will bring
you health and energy. W. ]. Butts.
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-01
Hiss KATE SLATER
bo4EGLOUCEsTER ST..
LADIES CAN WEAR SHOES.


one size smaller after using Aliens Foot Ease
powder to be shaken into the shoes. II makes
tight or new shoes feel easy, gives instant re
fort DISCOVERY of the age. cures and prevents
swollen feet blisters and sore spots Aliens
Foot Ease is a certain cure for sweating, hot
aching feet. At all druggistst and shoe stores
Csc. Trial package free by mail. Address,
Allen S. Olmsted. Leroy, NY.
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-01
SKIPPING REPORT

Corrected Daily BY Capt: Otto Johsnnessn
Pert Brunswick. May 81 1901.
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-01
TRIMMED HATS

then ascertain the price. It will be less
than you think the hat is worth. Our
milliners got the inspiration from ex-
pensive French models, but the mate
rial and workmanship are American
therefore much cheaper, but none the
ess good and artistic
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-01
ARRIVED

May 30 Italian: Bark Elmstore
Oliveri, Bnenos Ayres via Ty bee.
May 3 British str Somerhill, Rob.
inson, Las Palmas.
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-01
PILES OF PEOPLE

testify to the merit of Banner Salve Is cur
ing piles 1t immediately relieves and
quickly cures No other salve 80 healing.
W. ], Butt
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-01
SAILED,

Str. Riogrande. johnson, New York
Sohr. Charles z. Buckley, Towns
wood, New York.
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-06-01

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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-08-16
DAILY RAIDS ALONG BORDER
CATTLE STEALING AND PILLAG-
ING OF CHINESE.
Are the Total Of South American
Military Operations-Isth-
mus Open to Traffic

Colon, Colombia, Aug. 15-Raids
continue almost daily or nightly alons
the line, owing to the entire absence
of military protection. Last night
Matachin was again raided and cattle
belonging to sympathizers with the
government were stolen. Two women
were kidnapped at Gorgona station
Sunday night and the Chinese there
were pillaged. On most occasions OF
this character the Chinese are the
chief sufferers. Consequently they
are daily transferring provisions and
merchandise to Panama, thus intensi-
flying want and suffering. all along the
line. Armed guards consisting of
about so still accompany each passen-
ger train.
The presence of the French cruiser
Suchet tends to allay uneasiness and
the arrival of the United States gun
boat Machias is anxiously awaited.
1t is hoped that she may get here by
Sunday. Beyond loss of dynamite
and powder the railroad has sustain
ed no injury and traffic across the
isthmus continues without interrup.
tion though for fear local. passengers
are not crossing.
The government is concentrating
troops from the more remote prov
inces. Telegraphic communication
with the coast is interrupted and
hence nothing is known here regard
ing the situation at Cartagena and
Barranquilla. General .Alban has not
yet returned to Colon but he is expect
ed at any moment with reinforce
ments. Troops continue to patrol
both ends of the isthmus at night.