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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-23

If you want wall paper or win
dow curtains go to Mercer's Drug
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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-23

Wall paper from SC. per bolt to
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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-23

Second hand bicycles, some good
bargains at Mercer's Drug and
Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-23

There are many new students a
the Normal for the spriug tern
which opened on Tuesday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-23

Give us a call and be convinced
that we are the best. Gem Steam
Laundry.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-23

Base balls, base ball gloves and
mits and all ball paraphernalia at
Mercer's Drug and Book Store
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-23

William c. Swartz has been ap-
pointed post master at Pine Summit
in place Of Mrs. ]. +. Lemon, re-
signed.
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A. H. Neyharts bakery i'll Elk
change block has been newly
papered and painted.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-23

Box papers from Ioc. TO soc. at
Mercer's Drug and Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-23

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Il. Schock and
Mrs. c. w. McKelvy, attended
the funeral of Mrs. Ira d. Schoch
at Selinsgrove on Monday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-23

All bicycle sundries at Mercer S
Drug and Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-23

Seven years in is our business
reference. Gem Steam Laundry.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-23

Governor Pennypacker will at
tend the tenth anniversary of the
Sons of Veterans camp at Milton
on the evening Of May 10Th.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-23

w. J. Barry, who resided in
Bloomsbury some years ago, is now
the proprietor of Woolton Hall, at
Atlantic City.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-23

"The Tide of Life" with a car
load of scenery is an early booking
at the Opera House.
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HENRY W. ChAMPLlN, M. o.,
OCULKST U,
Ent Building, BIOomsbarg. Pa.

1t has come to me that my work In fitting
glasses has been commended by specialists In
Wllkesbarre, Scranton and Philadelphia. ask
for share OF your patronage twenty-five
years experience. 4-25 ~
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-23

Ray, a little eight month old
child Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Hotter, of East Seventh Street died
last night.
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LOCAL NEWS.
Legal advertisements on page 7.

DR.. J. S. John is having the yard
in front OF his home sodded.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-23

Blank books and all stationery at
Mercer's Drug and Book Store.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-28
MANNED MEN
CRY FROM A
BURNING CAR
Freight Train Causes a
Disaster in Truckee
Yard.
Brakeman Killed and Other
Railroad Employees
Are Hurt.
Fire Department Is Called to Extin-
guish Flames After Accident
Resulting From Mistake
In Switching.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

TRUCKER, Sept. IA freight train
smashed into tho rear Of another freight
train at 2:30 o'clock this morning. and the
life Of Albert Allen was crushed out
Three other trainmen were seriously In
1ured. The accident occurred in the yard,
within fifty yards Of the depot
The first section Of freight train z0
stopped on a siding, and the switch
engine had gone to move it farther
down in the yard. The switch engine was
in charge of Engineer Launtz and Fire
man John Regli who were busily engaged
pumping air to move the train when
Launtz. looking back, saw fatal error
had been made and the second section Of
the train was coming down the track
they were on.
Realizing their terrible situation, they
jumped through the windows, and hardly
had they gained safety on the ground
when the crash came that crushed the
three cabooses attached to the rear Of the
first section. The cries and groans of the
men in the cabooses were heard after the
collision, and to add horror to the situa-
tion the splintered cabooses, in which
were held the bodies of the dead and in
tured men, took fire. An alarm met with
a quick response by the town fremen.
Brakemen G. j. Boyd and A. E. Owens
were rescued, bruised and lacerated, but
lucky to be alive. They were taken to
the Emergency Hospital for treatment,
while the search in the wreckage was
continued. A hand projecting through the
debris showed where another man lay
and in a few minutes the lifeless form Of
Brakeman Allen was drawn from among
the broken timbers. His head was crushed
almost beyond recognition.
Engineer Fiddler, who was on the COL
liding engine, saw the danger and jumped
from his engine after signaling the other
train to move. Fireman Fisher stayed on
the engine and had his jaw broken
Boyd's injuries are serious. His left arm
was lacerated from the shoulder to the
hand and his Jaw was broken. Owens left
hand was severely cut, his feet were bad
ly hurt and his body was shaken up. The
injured men were taken by special car
to the railroad hospital at Sacramento
The body of Allen was shipped tonight
to knights Landing, where he had lived.
The cause of the wreck seems to be
simply that the switch, which should have
brought the incoming train in on the
main line, was open and the second train
followed in on the first.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-28
FIRE EXPLODES
THE AMMUNITION
Nevada City Men Risk
Their Lives at a
Burning House.
Cartridges in the Blaze Cause
a PerilOus Shower Of
Lead.
Special Dispatch to The Cali.

NEVADA CITY, Sept. N.-Members OF
the fire department worked heroically
last night TO extinguish a blaze in the
home Of Major 2. F. Simonds, while
thousands of cartridges were exploding
All that now remains Of the pretty res
idence are a few charred boards and a
brick chimney
It was by far the most dangerous fire
that has occurred here. The flremen gal
lantly battled with the flames, regardless
Of the 5000 rounds of ammunition that
were discharging around them and imper-
fling their lives. Fortunately no one was
injured.
When the fire was at its height the ex-
plosions began. A considerable amount
OF the ammunition belonged to Major ST.
monds, but the greater portion was in
the cellar, where is was deposited in or
der to be near at hand for the State shoot
which Company c held to-day.
There was a continuous discharge Of
cartridges for half an hour and bullets
were fast shooting into the air, but by
the time they had passed through the
wreckage they had about spent their
force. All the leaden missiles dropped
near the house. Those who had gathered
TO view the fire realized the danger when
the shells began to explode and hurried
of to a safe distance Men who were
removing the furniture and fighting the
flames barely escaped whizzing bullets.
The loss is S5000
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-28
Maintain a Shotgun"
Quarantine Against
Cityof Laredo.
Persons Attempting to Leave
the Plague Spot Are
Turned Back.
Desperate Measures Taken After the
Flight of Thousands Who
Were Exposed to the
Epidemic.

LAREDO, Texas, Sept 27.-Yellow fever
seems to be on the increase in this city
despite the rigorous efforts that are be-
ing taken to stamp 1t out. Two deaths
and twelve new cases were reported at
the close OF the day.
DR.. Guiteras, in his house-to-house can
vass to-day, saw many cases Of fever and
at the conclusion of his days examAna-
ton made the announcement that twelve
of the cases were genuine yellow fever.
Laredo presents a dead appearance. all
of those who could get away having de-
parted for points north Of the State OF
Texas and for points south. 1t Is estimat-
ed that nearly 1000 residents have fed
from here since the scare began.
Quarantines against Laredo have been
established in all directions and no person
can get beyond the limits Of Webb Coun-
ty. Other Texas counties have estab-
lished a shotgun quarantine and are turn
ing back all persons who are endeavoring
to get away in coaches, buggies and carts
The quarantine applies to all persons,
freight, baggage, express, mail or other
matter originating in the city OF Laredo
or points SOUTH the only persons having
authority to leave the corporation limits
being the health officers OF the State Of
1eXdS ana OF the Oulleu OldlSS-
The work of placing the city in thor
oughly sanitary condition IS being carried
on uDder the supervision of DR.. Guiteras
and q corps of expert assistants.
The situation in Nuevo Laredo Is un-
changed. DR.. Mariana Trevino, Mexi-
can Government yellow fever expert, who
is in charge there, believes that within
eight days he viii have stamped out the
fever.
The Mexican custom-house authorities
have been temporarily removed to Lam
pasas, where all incoming baggage and
freight over the National Railway is ex-
amined thus permitting trains to run
through to Laredo, Texas, without stop
ping at Nuevo Laredo.
MONTEREY, Mexico. Sept. H.-Dr. AL
win G. Alderman, a well-known Ameri-
can, founder of the Christian Institute,
died at his home from what is said to be
yellow fever. The authorities are taking
every precaution to prevent the spread of
the disease. The schools have been
closed. The medical men express the be-
lief that the disease will not spread.
TAMPICO, Mexico, Sept. N.-Five new
cases Of yellow fever have appeared here
The fever is Of a mild form
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-28
CALLS OUT
SIXTY-FOUR
BATTALIONS
Porte Orders Five New
Army Divisions Into
the Field.
Adds to It's Already Immense
Fighting Force in the
Balkans.
Sappers and Miners Rushing War
Preparations in the Bulgarian
Base Camps at Philip
pOpolis.

PHILIPPOPOLIS, Bulgaria, Sept. a.
A visit TO the base camps Of this division
of the Bulgarian army at Tirnovo and
Zeimen to-day showed that the sappers
and miners are rapidly preparing for war.
Work on the bridges across the Martha
River and the roads and forts in the vi
cinity is In active progress. About ten
thousand troops are at the base camp and
ia the vicinity. Seven thousand paraded
to-day for divine services
sALONICA. European Turkey, Sept q.
The immediate mobilization Of the Adana,
Angora. Kastamani and Kasairies divi-
siOns Of the army, totaling sixty-four
battaliOns. has been ordered Half OF
these battaIions are expected to arrive
here within a week and the rest will 90
10 Adrianople.
LONDON, Sept. 2S.-While there is lit
Tie fresh news this morning from the Bal
kans il appears from the dispatches re-
ceived here that both Turkey and Bull
garia are actively preparing for the pos
sibility Of war. The correspondent Of the
Daily Nail at 1Ionastir comments on the
skiuful disposition Of the Turkish troops
for delivering a quick blow against either
Servia or Bulgaria There are 10000 sol
diers in the Yilayet Of Kossovo; 10000
men, Will o@y guns III [A4A A4d44DplC v Id
yet. $1,000 IN Monastir Vilayet and no.
coo in Salonica, the last mentioned force
forming a huge reserve.
A dispatch from Sofia 10 the Times says
that a document purloined from Hilmi
Pasha's archives and which has fallen
into the hands OF one Of the Consuls,
gives confirmation Of the wholesale exter-
minatiOn carried out in Macedonia 1t
records that ninety-three villages have
been destroyed in the vilayet Of Monastir
alone and that the total number destroyed
reaches III Reports from other reliable
quarters represent that a much larger
number Of villages have been destroyed.
The correspondent continues that the
attention Of the humane and charitable
should be directed TO the starving popu-
latiOn. The American missionaries, who
have addressed appeals TO the United
States and England for the dispatch Of
q contingent Of the Red Cross, are pre-
pared to assist IN the distribution Of re-
lief
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-28
PRESIDENT MARRoQUIN
Is NOT A CANDIDATE
General Reyes or Senor Rico Would
Be Acceptable to Both Parties
in Bogota.

BOGOTA, Sept. H.-No agreement has
yet been arrived at regarding the candi-
dates for the Presidency and Vice Presi-
dency Of the republics The men who were
spoken Of as candidates, such as Senors
Velez and Gonzales and Generals Ospina
and Perdomo, are now out of the run
ming. President Marroquin and his son
have declined to be nominated. The coun-
try wishes the election Of men who Will
pursue a policy Of Cancellation and fra
ternity toward all parties. The two men
who are now most in public view are
General Reyes and Senor Rico. the acting
Foreign Minister. They are practical men
Of moderate views, who would be accept
able not only to the conservative Nation
alist party, but to the Liberals
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-28
DISCOVER OPIUM
At SAN QUENTIN
Prison Authorities Find
Five Pounds Of
the Drug.
The Warden Suspects Sew
eral Convicts Now in
the Dungeons.
Special Dispatch to zns Call

SAN RAFAEL, Sept. 27.-For the first
time in several years opium has been
smuggled into San Quentin Prison. Very
small quantities have been discovered
from time to time in the outside Office in
packages sent to the various inmates, but
because of the vigilance of Captain Rus
sell it had never reached the prisoners.
Five pounds Of the drug was found In
the prison barber shop yesterday. The
matter has been kept extremely quiet, 30
that the source of supply might be To-
Gated. Many of the convicts have been
vigorously "sweated" in the hope that
they might throw some light upon the
question. This afternoon suspicion mar
rowed down to five convicts. These were
unable to account for certain actions
during the past few days. Pointed inter-
rogations failed to bring forth tangible
information and tonight all five are in
the dungeons. They have also been put
in straitjackets, and confessions are
expected
Warden Tompkins said tonight that
five pounds of the opium had been found
in the barber shop. He did not care to
give the names Of those under suspicion,
but asserted he believed he had the
guilty parties.
What we especially wish to ascertain
is how it reached mat part Of the prison"
said the Warden. 'T think we can get at
the bottom of 1t before we finish the in
quiry. 1t has narrowed down now to five
convicts and I think they will eventually
confess where 1t came from. I intend TO
keep this prison free from dope If 1t
costs me leg. OF course it is impossi-
BILE to thoroughly eradicate 1t from the
prison, but I will most certainly minimize
the traffic to a great extent. / will not
tell the names of those supposed to be
implicated at the present time, and did
not care for the information to leak out
at all until after I had finished my in
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-28
BLACK FLAGS BORNE A1oFr.
Macedonians Pay Tribute to Memory
Of Slain Leaders.

SOFIA, Sept. Z.-PathetIc dignity and
the utmost peacefulness characterized the
Macedonian demonstration here TODAY.
After the celebration OF a requiem in the
cathedral. which was crowded, Is 900
Macedonians and their sympathizers
Joined in a procession which marched
through the principal streets Of the city.
Bands played funeral marches and carried
aloft were black flags and black-framed
pictures, representing the dead leaders Of
the movement. burning villages, etc. Out
side the cathedral AIichaelovski the pres
ident Of the Macedonian organizations
addressed the demonstration. Other
speakers also urged the maintenance Of
peaceful conduct. A committee Of three
was appointed as a delegation to call on
Premier PetrOn and ask him whether the
Government would help the Niacedonians.
Prince Ferdinand. after going to church
this morning. did not return to the palace,
but departed Unexpectedly Tor his hunting
box at Kostenetz. His departure is much
commented on and is believed to be con-
nected with runlOrs Of an intention on the
part Of the processionists to demonstrate
IN the gardens Of the palace.
It is reported that the Turks are build
ing forts along the entire frontier line,
commanding large areas Of Bulgarian ter
ritOry. Foruhcations have been con-
structed for artillery. Three thousand
Turkish troops have arrived on the from
tier. at MalroternOvo.
The communications made by the Brit
ish Diplomatic Agent to the Bulgarian
Government stated that neither Turkey
nor Bulgaria could count on Great Brit
aims support in the event OF their openly
or secretly opposing the realization Of the
AustrO- Russian project Of reform in Ma
cedonia, and added that Great Britain was
pressing Turkey for more effective appli-
cation OF the reforms The cOnmunica-
ton further stated that Great Britain was
consulting with the other powers as TO
the possibility OF introducing more suit
able remedial measures.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-28
UNRELIEVED DEPRESSION
MARKS LONDON MARKET
Heavy Fall In Prices Is Noted in the
Leading Investment
Stocks

LONDON, Sept. 27.-The uneasiness
concerning the money market both in
London and New York resulted in COM
plete stagnation last week on the stock
market, which passed through a week Of
unrelieved depression. Renewed realiza-
tions, especially of investment stocks
produced a heavy fall in prices except in
the foreign department, which received
strong support from Paris, where the be-
lief prevailed that the talked-of war in
the Balkans would be avoided. The pro-
longation of the British cabinet crisis and
the political difficulties in Hungary did
not tend to improve the situation.
Americans and Canadians shared fully In
the general depression, being dominated
by the situation on Wall street and the
position in the United States Steel shares
and they showed declines on the week
ranging from 81 to S..
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-28

When asked concerning the reported
resignation Of General Manager James F.
LaWless Thomas Wallace, local manager
Of the steamship company, said last night:
Il win neither deny nor affirm the re-
port Mr.. Lawless went UP TO the North
on the Umatilla a short time ago upon
business Of the company and we have had
no word from him. I do not feel in a po-
siuon TO make any statement on the mat
ter"
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-28
Urges a Separation of the Races.

ATLANTA, Ga. Sept. 27.-In an address
to-day before a mass-meeting Of negroes
Bishop Henry M. Turner Of the African
Methodist Episcopal church declared that
the separation of the races was the only
solution Of the race problem. Bishop T'ur-
1ler urged that opportunity should be Of
fered to negroes to settle in Africa.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-28
PLAGUE AND CHOLERA
ARE RAGING AT PEITANG
Two Thousand Deaths Occur at the
Seaport Town During the Past
Tioht Weeks

TIENTsIN, North China. Sept. N.-Both
the plague and cholera are raging at
Peitang. a seaport fifty miles east of
Tientsin. where 200O deaths have occurred
during the past two months. The towns
Of Neuher, Taku and Tientsin are not yet
affected.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-28
TO SAT- RAFAEL,
SAT- QUENTIN,
MILL VALLEY,
.CAZADERO, ETC.
via Sausa1ito Ferry

WEEK DAYS-CHolidays exceDtedl-e'4o'
ts7:45 s:45. 9:45 IL a. m, 2:2O, '1.4o, S;l0s
Ais t515 "G:15, 6:45. 8. IL AS .. m.
7:45 a. m. train week days does not run %
AiisI sIJNBAYs AND LEGAL HOLIDAYS
fs, tee, ITO, IL, III 80 a. M 1880 IL 80.
2:35 $3.50, 5. s, 1880. 8. 11:45 p. m
Trains marked @ run 10 San Quentin.
Those marked Cf) to Fairfax, except S:15 p. m
Saturdays. on Saturdays the $40 p M train
FROM san RAFAEL TO SAN FRANCISCO
week days-5:25. 1925, 40, SIS, r9;35.
IL ;O5 a m, 1890, 2:2O. t3:45 4:SO. $50. e:45.
lO:Ty Os:TIyNfDAYs-s15. & 7:s5, tslO. $40 tiO:59
t11:45 a. m. 1850. 2:30, t3:25, 4:40. IS so.
6:55. 7.35. 1920 p. m.
Trains marked % start from San Quentin
PROM MILL VALLEY TO SAN FRAN
CISCO-Week days-5:45. GAO. T.45. S:25s
s:45, 11:1O a m, 12:40 2:45. AIS. $50. 7;o5.
~ 'ssUNDAYs-s:s5. 7:55. 10. 11:1O a. m. 1905.
1:O5, 2:4O. 3:45. 4:55. sos. 7:1O 1O:4O 2. n
THROUGH TRAINS.
7:45 a m. week days-Cazadero and way
5:15 ?. m, week days Saturdays excepted
Tomales and way stations.
3:15 D. m. Saturdays-Cazadero and "ay
stations.
Sundays and Legal Holidays-s a. m. Caza-
dero and way stations
Sundays and Legal Holidays-lO A. H-s Eoile
Reyes and way stations.
TICKET OFFICE-626 Market 81
FERRY-Foot OF Market ST.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-28

BOSTON. Sept. H.-Hope has been
abandoned for the safety Of the Boston
steel ship Helen Brewer, seven months
out from Java and overdue by two
months. She is uninsurable at Lloyd's.
The vessel is owned by Charles Brewer
& Co. OF this city. She was 1852 tons reg
lister and carried a crew Of eighteen men.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-28

for Morning. for Afternoon.
X Saturday and Sunday only. tSunday 0nlY.
Stops at all stations on Sunday.
Sunday excepted q Saturday only.
sVfa Coast Line. 70 Via San joaquin Valley.
bReno train eastbound discontinued.
~ Only trains stopping at Valencia St southbounA
are s: 10 An. :00A.a 90 ESQ and S90P
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-28
MANAGER Is SAID
TO HAVE RESIGNED

Report in Seattle That Lawless Has
Left Pacific Coast Steamship
Company.
SEATTLE, Wash, Sept. 2.-It is re-
ported here on good authority that James
f. Lawless has rendered HIS resignation
as general manager Of the Pacific Coast
Steamship Company. Mr.. Lawless, who
IS now in Seattle. declines TO discuss the
report. but IL bears every evidence Of au-
thenticity.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-28
Abandon Hope for Safety Of Shin,

Tender and SIRE feet are quickly cured
by Dr. Koenigsteins Red SaIve.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-10-30
JAMES ]. HILL IS
MADE CHAIRMAN
CONTINUED from Page Onc.)

they gave out, was the election OF Mr..
Hill as chairman OF the body, committee
or commission. In giving out this an
announcement Senator Clark stated that rep
resentatycs of neither side had called
upon them, nor had any committee pre-
scented itself.
At o'clock the gentlemen returned
from Senator Clark's house and imme-
diately resumed conference behind closed
doors in the senator's Office. Announce
mcnt was made that there was nothing
more to give out. Senator Clark will ar
range for the committee Of the Business
Mems association, appointed last night, to
meet the assembled notablcs sometime this
afternoon 1t is possible also that the
committee from the Trades Il Labor as
senbly mass meeting viii call on the gov
ernor there to present its petition for
4 special session of the legislature.
None of the four gentlemen gathered in
Senator Clark's office would talk on the
situation today They all said that they
were anxious to do something to remedy
existing conditions, but they were quite in
the dark as to methods of procedure. The
two conferences that have been held today
have been for the purpose Of discussing the
situation among themselves and deciding
on plan of action. Their announcement
that neither of the contending parties had
called upon them Is considered significant
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-10-30

as indicating that they may expect these
parties 10 take the initiative.
President Hill satcd 10 friend this
morning that he hoped 10 be able 10 get
away tonight on the return trip 10 St. Pau.
Accordingly some action on the part ol
the body over which he is presiding
may be expected in "A few hours. 1t is
understood that the gentlemen will be en-
tertaincd At dinner at Senator Glarlts resi-
dence tonight
Aside from this meeting there was moth
ing new in the situation today.
1t developed today that prior 10 last
nights meeting OF the business Mems as.
sociation llcinze made n personal canvass
among the business men, urging them 10
attend the meeting and vote for a resou-
ton which one OF his lawyers would pre-
sent His financial institutions also used
all their influence among thcir debtors and
customers TO get them to do the same
thing. The resolution was not presented
for the reason that Ilenze had failed in
his effort 10 pack the meeting. The plan
was to have il offered as a substitute for
whatever resolution was offered favorable
TO calling a special session Of the lcgisla-
turc, Hcinze being very desrous Of check
ing any move in thai direction,