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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-11-20
MOSBY WAS PLUCKY.
Guerrilla Leader Talks About Some
of His War Doings.
Tells OF Sending n Lock of Ills Hair
10 President Lincoln-Latter
Enjoyed the Jest and
Laughed About 1t.

John S. Mosby, we'll known as the
service of the confederacy during the
war of the states, and who is now a
special employe of the department of
the interior, showed willingness to
talk about his wartime experiences
to a Washington Star reporter a day
or two ago. The latter inquired into
the truth of a story that he had en-
tered Alexandria in disguise and had
engaged in some daredevil trick.
"Oh, that story is all nonsense"
said Col. Mosby. 81 never went TO a
place in disguise in my life. These
stories arose because of the rapid
movements Of my command. Why,
there is an official telegram on file in
the war department, stating that L
was in Washington in conference with
Wilkes Booth the night OF the killing
of President Lincoln. 1t is needless to
say that the statement was known to
be false by most of the federal gener-
ais.
"Yes, / frequently got close to
Washington during the war. Many .
time I would ride up to the hill up
yonder across the Potomac and look
down upon the city. might have one
or two men with me, and we would
soon disappear. just over on the Vir-
ginia side early one morning | met
Mrs. Barlow on her way into Washing.
ton with n wagon full of vegetables
Her husband was federal soldier and
she was a northern woman. She had q
pass to go in and out of Washington
and drove into the city often from her
farm. L used to go to her house often
and get good cup of coffee. OF course
she gave it TO us, knowing that we
rather had charge of things along on
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Some Long-Lived Popes.

But two popes have lived longer
than the present occupant of the fish
erman's throne. St. Agatho, who died
at the age of 107 in 6S2, and Gregory
TX, who died in 1241 at the age of
90 years. The list of those who have
surpassed the reign of Leo XIII. is
longer, and is headed by st. Peter, who
reigned (33 to 6s) "a years months
and II days; Adrich l. (771-795) "a
years 10 months and II days; Alexan-
der Ill. (1151-11sD, 30 years II months
and 23 days; and Plus TX. (1S46-1S7S),
81 years months and 22 days.
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that side of the river. Well, on this
particular morning Mrs. Barlow had
a pair of scissors hanging from her
apron. After L had talked with her
awhile l said:
"'Mrs. Barlow, lend me your scis-
sors.'
"She handed them to me, and
reached up to my head, got hold of a
bunch of hair, cut it off and said: Mrs.
Barlow, please take this lock of my
hair right in to Lincoln, and say to
him that l am coming in to see him
soon and will expect lock of his hair
in return She looked, much puzzled,
but she said she would do it.
81 found out afterward that she rode
straight to the white house and gave
the hair to the president personally,
refusing to give it to anyone else. The
president was amused and laughed
heartily. No, l was not afraid to do
this, because knew that by the time
the president could attempt to catch
me / would be 80 miles away. Presi-
dent Lincoln never made an attempt to
catch me, because he knew that
would be somewhere else when his
men arrived, Many people took infor-
nation of me into Washington for the
purpose of trying to bring about my
capture.
II covered the entire south side of
the Potomac for many miles each way
and the largest number of men l had
in 1864, when Sheridan was in the
Shenandoah valley, was five troops OF
cavalry, total of $50 men. With that
command we captured all the arms we
needed, all the ammunition, food and
clothing, and had a wagon train run
ming to Lees army frequently with
supplies we had captured. No, / was
never general. was private in the
| First Virginia cavalry for the first two
years after the war, and began raising
my command after that time, begin
ming with one troop of cavalry. Each
man was armed with two pistols anc
a saber. We had no carbines."
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DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED by
local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion OF the car.
There is only one way to cure deaf
ness, and that is by constitutional rem
edies. Deafness is caused by an IN
famed condition of the mucous lin
ing of the Eustschian tube. When
this tube gets inhamed you have a
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing,
and when it is entirely closed deafness
is the result, and unless the iniamma-
ton can be taken out and this tube
restored to its normal condition, hear
ing will be destroyed forever; nine
cases out of ten are caused by catarrh,
which is nothing but an infiamed con-
dition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give one hundred dollars
for any case of deafness Caused by
catarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO.,
Sold by druggists. 75c. Toledo, o.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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duties would constitute a menace to
these industries. The people out
there do not believe that the tariff
schedules are inspired like the Lords
prayer"
XXX
Secretary Hay reports that he is
making gratifying progress with the
Colombian treaty and that he expects
TO sign 1t during the coming week.
Absolute sovereignty has not been
ceded to the United States over the
zone of territory through which the
canal will pass, but arrangements have
been made for 100 year lease with
the provision that the United States
may renew it at pleasure. The price,
which the Secretary declares is of
minor consideration, has not yet been
settled as it was necessary to deter
mine first what the United States was
purchasing.
Xxx
Senator Dubois, who returned to
Washington this week, tells your cor
respondent that the republican victory
in the west was clearly due to the
gratitude of the western people to the
President for having urged the neces-
sty of the irrigation OF the arid lands
on Congress and for having signed
the Hansbrough-Newlan bill. He
considers that the same bill saved
Nevada to the democrats as the
people felt they owed warm endorse
ment to Mr.. Newlands for his excel
lent work IN behalf of the bill. The
Senator is most positive in his asser-
ton that, in view of the feeling of the
people on this subject, this years
elections cannot be regarded as in
any way indicative OF western senti-
ment on national issues.
Xxx
The notorious ship-subsidy bill is
again heard of on all sides. 1t is said
that the advisabiity of its passage will
be considered by the republicans in a
caucus to be held early in the session.
1t is recognized that the measure is
most unpopular with the majority OF
the voters. but its advocates urge that
il 1t is passed Immediately after Con
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PHILADELPHIA Il READIN G
RAILROAD.
In effect March /, 1902.
TRAINS IEANE HlDUMSHUH X

TRAINS LEAVE BLOOMSbtHd
For New YORK, Philadelphia, keadiDg Potte
For Nilliamsport, weekdays, 1877 a. M, 1888 p
FOR Danville and Milton, weekdays,7.s7 o. m.
ror Catawisss weekdays 7.a7, s.ss, li.So a. m
FOR Rupert weekdays7.s7, s.ss ii .Soa, nn., 1920
1888, 500, $50, p. N.
For BtIJlmoiv, " ashlngton Ano the west via
u. q .. h. r., through trains leave Headil Ter
lnlnai, Phll6delp phib, 800, 765, ll.2GO m, I ~
7.2T p. IN. sundays $50 7.'h 1l.26 a.
3.l6, T.21, p. m, Additional trains from % AMI
Chestnut street station, weekdays, Las, ~
4. .23 y. NJ. sundays, I.2;, s.29 =. u.
ThAlNs tOh bLUuMSDLICt.
Leave new YORK via Philadelphia 730t
m, and via Easton y.10A.n.
Leave Philadelphie lo2ir. II.
Leave Reading 12.l5 pm
Leave Pott sville 1880 p, n.t
Leave Tamaquai .49 p, M,
Leave Williamsport weekdays 1918 N, .d2p
10.
Leave Cstawissa weekdays, zoo, ,s.2oq.1oa. m.
1850 336 sos y. m.
Leave rupert, weekdays, 7.0s, 4. 25, 91S i1.s0
u. M. I. SS, .. .46 6.21.
A. NJ, 7:3o, sHo $3.50. 900, lcaO, lc:i0, il?G p.
NJ, 100 1880, q o. 800, 3i0 800, i:Sn, 4i5 200,
SUI days-A. NJ, 700, 200, $3.50, 1000, ii:Oo. p
For CAPE MAYA. NJ, 1870, $50, si5 9:15,
1875. Z. NJ, lao, 4;lO, 5:y, $3.50.
For OCEAN CITY-A. NJ 7:O0, Si5, 9:i5, 1i:45.
p. VI, 2:t5 4:20, $500, h:30
For SEA ISLE CITY-A. NJ, 700, S:45. p. NJ,
2:15 4:20, 500, 530
Parlor cars on all ex press trains.
ATLANTIC CITY h. r.
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For Piles.
Sample mailed free.
One application gives relief

The continued use Of Hum
phreys' Witch Hazel Oil per-
manently cures Piles or Hem
orrhoids-External or Internal,
Blind or Bleeding, Itching or
Burning, Fissures and Fistulas.
Relief imnediate-cure certain.
Three Sizes, Csc. soc. aud 800. Sold by
Druggists. or sent prepaid on receipt OF price
Humphreys Medicine Co., Cor. William and
John sts.. New York.
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weekdays. Daily. Flag station.
pullman Parlor and Sleeping cars run on
and Isrie. between Sunbury and philadelphia
ana Washington and etweenHarrlsDurg, Pitts.
burg and the west. 49, r,o,,o,
For further infoi nation apply 10 ilche'
Agents. u woon
Genl. Manager, Gen. fass, Agt'
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WASHINGTON.
From our Regular Correspondent.

From our Regular Correspondent.
Washington, November II, 1907.
The congressional forces are rapid
ly lining up for what promises to be
one of the liveliest and most interest
ing short sessions held in recent years.
The republicans have good working
ma ajorities in both houses of Congress
and there is nothing to prevent them
from having their own way, except
the fact that the party is split into
several factions and that the two i'm
portant branches, the tariff revision
branch and that section which re-
CARDS the Dingley bill as sacred and
"inspired" are as far apart as the
antipodes.
XXX
In addition to the tariff question,
there is the great "trust problem"
which the President would meet with
a law under the provisions of which
the Attorney General could, when he
saw fit, bring action against any trust.
Even this moderate extension of the
powers of the administration will be
opposed, however, by a large number
of republican statesmen who owe
their political beirg to the very
corporation against which the law
might easily be made to operate.
That 1t would be so made to operate
under a republican administration is
not feared, but the BUSINESSMEN" Of
the country are taking no chances on
a republican victory in 1904.
XXX
| Another factor which promises to
contribute largely to the prospective
gayety is the speakership contest. AS
the champion of "hlgh and higher
tariff schedules, Representative Dal-
zell is gaining many supporters in the
east. Representative Babcock, who
says that the republican victory in
the west was gained on the positive
pledge that the tariff would be re-
duced, expects to gain the support OF
the western delegations who recog-
nize tariff revision as the only element
which can save them from utter d.
feat two years hence. Representa-
tive Cannon of Illinois, whose posi-
ton on the tariff is not we'll defined
is making strenuous fight on his
own account and hopes to be the
compromise candidate. A report has
Preached Washington to the effect that
he has entered a combination with
Governor Yates, Representative-eec
| Lorimer and prospective Senator
Hopkins to slde;rack Senator Cullom
and control the Illinois patronage
I but the report is discredited by Sena.
tor Cullom who does not believe his
| friend capable of such treachery.
XXX
| Secretary Wilson says that the
position of the western voters, among
whom he has been working for some
weeks, in regard to the tariff is one o.
inquiry, that they are "questionini
whether the great combinations o
capital may not have got beyond con
troll and whether certain industries
longer need the protection of the
tariff" They will not consent to de-
priving single man of his job" sale
the Secretary, "but they are asking
themselves whether in certain indus
tries the reduction of the presen
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D,mcuIt Reading Matter.

OF the 400 inscribed clay slabs found
in the ruins of Babylon by the expedi-
tion sent out by the German Oriental
society, but two have yet been de-
ciphered, one explaining the Baby
lonian cuneiform characters and the
other containing the litany chanted
by the singers of the temple of Esagila
on the return of the god Marduk to his
sanctuary. l,uAA,4,n.LlAs
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NERVOUS DEBILITY,

Vital Weakness and ProStra-
ton from overwork and other
causes. Humphreys HOmeo-
pathic Specific No. %, in use
over 40 years, the only success
full remedy. 81 per vial, or spec
ial package for serious cases, $5.
Bold by Druggists sent prepaid on receiptof price
Humphreys Med. Co., William & John Sts., NV.
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~ IA " " " - ~ "
When the butter won't
come put a penny in the
churn," is an old time dairy
proverb. 1t often seems to
work though no one has ever
told why.
When mothers are worried
because the children do not
gain strength and flesh we
say give them SCOTS Emul-
sion.
1t is like the penny in the
milk because it works and
because there is something
astonishing about it.
SCOTS Emulsion is simply
a milk of pure cod liver oil
with some hypophosphites
especially prepared for delicate
stomachs.
Children take to it naturally
because they like the taste
and the remedy takes just as
naturally to the children be-
cause it is SO perfectly adapted
to their wants.
For all weak and pale and
thin children SCOTS Emulsion
is the most satisfactory treat
ment.
VN7 We will send you
!: !: !" ! ! ! !:
=Al the penny, !. e., a
.lkESS sample free.
| HExH klW Be sure that this picture In
| AWEEAS&kTs1 the form of label is on the
| IUWfltDifEJ wrapper of every bottle OF
| MkES$$SfSi Emulsion you buy
| WI 2essaI SCOTT s. BOVINE,
EE& cs9 Chemists,
8 400 Pearl ST., N. Y.
SOC. and sIoo; all druggists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-23
Armless and Legless Veterans.

A number of veterans are endeavoring to
call attention to the needs of class of
soldiers in the civil war, who suffered I'M
usual manning of limbs. There are today
living seventeen soldiers who lost both legs
or both feet in the war of the rebellion.
There are 1873 living who have lost both
arms. Especially the armless men are
helpless to a pitiful extent. Old age adds
to their helplessness and makes more and
more necessary assistance which is often
secured only by paying attendant for
services rendered. Now that a movement
is under way for increasing the pensions
of those who have lost one arm one leg,
the needs of those deprived Of both arms or
both legs are being resorted to. Those who
have lost both hands arms now get 500
per month, while those who have lost both
feet or legs get $72. A bill reported to
the Senate by Mr.. Gallinger provides a pen
sion of $45 month for those who have
lost one hand or one foot and $50 for those
who have been deprived of both a hand
and foot If this legislation goes through
Congress, many veterans think that in order
to make the benefits of pension legislation
equal. the loss of both feet should call for
a pension of $780,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-23
Military Academy Bill Passed.

After the House disposed of the omnibus
claims bill yesterday several small bills On
the private calendar were passed, when con-
sideration of the Military Academy appro-
priation bill was resumed.
Speaking to a pro forma amendment, Mr.
Feeley Uli) discussed briefly the question
of the violation of the neutrality laws in
connection with the shipment of mules and
horses to South Africa.
The Military Academy bill was then
passed. after the limit Of cost of the
improvements at West Point had been re-
duced from 800 600 to $500, 600 and the
amount of the appropriation in the bill
from So, 600 600 to s., 100000.
The London dock charge bill was called
up under call of committees, but was not
disposed Of.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-23
BEAT STEWARD FATALLY.
Homicide on the Indiana During the
Recent Cruise,

1t has just developed that during the
cruise of the North Atlantic squadron
homicide was committed on board the In
diana. The chief master-at-arms, James
Douglass, had occasion to discipline a Jap
anese ward room steward, Kumaji Moka-
motto. and as the latter was recalcitrant,
the master-at-arms sprang upon him, threw
him to the deck and beat him with his
fists, from the effects of which the victim
died. Douglass was tried by court-martial
by order of Rear Admiral Higginson, and
convicted Of a charge of involuntary man
slaughter. He was sentenced to three
years Imprisonment, and is now lodged on
the prison ship Southery at Boston. The
homicide occurred on the 22d Of February.
1t came in some way to the knowledge of
the japanese consul general at New York,
and, acting upon his suggestion. the lega-
ton here called for a statement of facts,
which has been furnished. AS the man was
not only regularly enlisted in the United
States navy, but as his assailant has been
punished, it is presumed there will be no
further complaint.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-23
PRACTIcALLYIN ACCORD.
Deliberations of Conferees on Chinese
Exclusion Bill


The conferees on the, Chinese exclusion
bill practically reached an agreement yes
terday afternoon. Only one feature of the
bill was not agreed upon. Under the
agreement the Senate substitute becomes
the exclusion measure. but the House con-
ferees have secured a concession specific
ally re-enacting sections 5 to IA of the ex-
cluson act of September 13. 1888. The
point still open is as to extending the ex-
clusion indefinitely after May next. The
House bill extends the prohibition endef-
nitely, but the Senate limits it until new
treaty Is made. The House conferees are
insisting on taking out the reference to a
new treaty, SO that there Will be no limit
of time to exclusion.
Following Is the specific provision re-
enacting sections of the act of 1888. which
was inserted at the instance of the House
members:
"All laws now in force prohibiting and
regulating the coming OF Chinese persons
United states and ahs r es nee Of such
persons therein, including SECTIONS. S. o. T.,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-23
LONDON. can b hsa pest tree; f.em
1s0 FoUkTH AYRNUH NAW YORK

8, o. 10. IL, IS and IA of the act entitled
AN act to prohibit the coming of Chinese
laborers to the United States" approved
September Ii, 1883. shall be and the same
are hereby re-enacted, extended and con-
tinued." Under the agreement reached
by the conferees the above quotation will
be the first provision in the compromise
bill
The Senate bill also is made more spe-
cific in it's application to insular territory
The provision relating to Chinese laborers
In islands belonging to the United States
is made to read as follows: Said laws
shall apply to all immigration of Chinese
laborers not citizens Of the United States
from the island to the mainland territory
Of the United States. whether such were
in the island territory at the time of ces-
sion or not, or from one portion of the is
land territory of the United States to an
other portion of said territory"
Sections 5 and of the Senate bill. the
first relating to certificates of Chinese res
idents in the insular territory of the United
States. and the second pertaining to jul
dicial proceedings, were stricken out by
the conference, and the following substi-
tuted for two sections:
THAT 1t shall be the duty of every Chi
nese laborer other than a citizen, right
fully in and entitled to remain in any Of
the insular territory of the United States
(Hawaii excepted), at the time of the pas
sage of this act, to obtain in one year after
the passage of this act a certificate of res
idence in the insular territory where he
resides, which certificate shall entitle him
to residence therein, and upon failure to
obtain such certificate as herein provided
he shall be deported from such insuar ter
ritory, and the Philippine commission is
authorized and required to make all regu-
lationS and provisions necessary for the
enforcement of this section in the Philip
pine Islands, including the form and SUBJ
stance of the certificate of residence. so
that the same shall clearly and sufficiently
identify the holder thereof and enable
officials nSfe of
the same: Provided. however, That if said
Philippine commission shall find that it is
impossible to complete the registration
herein provided for within one year from
the passage of this act said commission is
hereby authorized and empowered to eX-
tend the time for such registration for
further period, not exceeding one year"
The original Senate provision vested the
power here given to the Philippine COM
mission in the United States courts and the
corresponding insular courts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-23
MANY SENATORS WITHDREW.
Little Interest Shown in Debate on the
Philippines.

Two efforts to maintain quorum in the
Senate yesterday afternoon were made
while Mr.. Rawlins was speaking. Finally
Mr. Money (Miss.) moved that the Senate
adjourn, only five republican senators be-
ing present when the motion was made.
The vote on the motion was IL to 23-less
than a quorum. The roll then was called
and quorum obtained.
Mr.. Money, in Withdrawing his motion,
said he had no disposition to delay the con-
sideration of the measure. but he believed
that the Senate ought to give proper con-
Sideration to a measure which involved the
life, liberty and happiness of ten millions
of people, and he would insist upon such
consideration.
Does the senator think" inquired Mr.
Scott CIV. Va.), that any senator on this
floor will be influenced by any. argument
that may be made on this question:?
Mr. RaWlins replied tartly that he never
INDUCED the thought that the senator from
West Virginia (ScotD would be influenced
by any argument that might be made upon
any question. An oligarchy as foul as any
ever established was about to be fastened
upon the Filipinos by the pending bill,
yet" said he, while this measure is I'M
der consideration senators stink away, de-
claring that nc argument that may be
made can have any effect upon them
Mr.. Hoar requested Mr.. Rawlns to with
draw the expression Stink away urging
that no unworthy motives ought to be i'm
puted to any senator.
Mr.. Rawlins said he would change the ex-
preston to walk away or ttgo away" Il
will most willingly withdraw the express
sion.' said ne, land use amy appropriate
equivalent which the senator from Massa-
chusetts may SUGGEST (LaHghter)
After Mr.. Teller had said there was
nothing much more discourteous to a SEN
ator than for an entire body of senators
representing one side Iof the chamber to
leave the chamber while he EwaS speaking.
Mr.. Rawiins continued his remarks for a
Drief tine. and then, desiring to conclude
his speech today, the7Senate, on motion
Of Mr.. Lodge, at 4:2o pm. adjourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-23
Weather Bureaus Wireless system.

Secretary Wilson has given instructions
to Prof Moore, chief of the weather bu-
reau, to make an exhibition Of the system
of wireless communication devised by the
weather bureau to other branches of the
government service, and a test will be wit
messed by Gen. Greedy, chief signal officer
of the army, to be followed later by a test
for the naval trial board. The. exhibitions
will take place near Roanoke Island, North
Carolina. The-chief difference between the
system perfected by the weather bureau and
other systems is that in the former a tele-
phone is used for the reception of messages
instead of telegraph mechanical devices.