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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-11-28
me as II all at once I grew to be
woman. II seemed to me aa II God

me as II all at once I grew to be Q
woman. It seemed to me as II God
had given Virgie's life into my keep.
ing. I kept calling down to her
telling her tina. it would soon be
lighter, and that felt sure that some
way, somehow, could save her.
AT last it came, children, the first
streak of the morning! stopped
over, and looked down that awful
abyss, but the sight only gave me
courage. 'Virgie, l cried, and my
teeth didn't chatter this time, for
when God wants us to do anything,
children, no matter how difficult, He
will give us the will and the strength
to do 1t. 'Virgie, I can see you, you
are not half way down, but keep
still few minutes, and I can save
you" .....
"How did you. do it, grandma?"
always asked the children.
II didn't know how was going
to do 1t, at first, but began, very
slowly, to make my way, not straight,
but in a zigzag fashion, slowly and
carefully down to the shelf over
which Virgie hung. There was lit
tie platform of rock, on which I
stopped. 1t was growing lighter
every minute, as reached up to the
twisted tree branch. Then God let
me see how I was going to be able
to save my sister. You know how
I did it, children"
"You untwisted her hair" from
the children in chorus.
"Yes, those beautiful, strong locks
of hair, all kinked and snarled and
held as in q wise, partly with my
teeth, partly with my fingers, l loos-
ened every golden thread.
Now I said, 'Virgie, you are
free! Catch hold of this limb that I
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-11-28
No More Singing to the Moon.

The Cantonese are In the habit OF
having sing-song parties in open
spaces, or on the roof. for the pur-
pose of worshiping the moon. The
police department, being afraid that
disorder might arise from these peo-
pie, issued a notification that such
noisy parties at night should be pro-
hibited. China Post.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-11-28
A DIFFERENT ONE.

i've got a new one for you this
morning." said the thin boardeT.
Let her CO." said the fat man.
"If a man was seen walking down
Broadway in his pajamas, in broad
daylight, and was arrested and taken
into court. how could he defend his
suit?"-Yonkers Statesman,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-11-28

Probably the heaviest chain ever
made has been turned out by an Eng
iish firm for the Japanese Govern
ment. The common links weigh 200
pounds apiece, and the end link 800
pounds. -
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-11-28

knows it's time for the sun to rise
when the moon goes down; and lots
of times I've seen the sun and moon
shining both together In the sky,
haven't you, George Washington
Yes said, stumbling into a
thorn bush and beginning to cry, but,
virgie, this doesn't seem like the
path; where's the black walnut tree,
and fiat rock7 They ought to be
sere. but they aren't here,'
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-11-28

Monkeys are remarkably keen OF
sight, but ~ lent in sense of smell.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-12-05
OFF FOR THE PACIFIC.
Lpufsinna Leaves the brooklyn
Navy Yard for Hampton rtonds.

New York, Dec. TIE battle
ship Louisiana, Capt. Richard Vain
wright commanding, sailed soon af-
ter daybrcak on Monday from the
Brooklyn Navy YARD for Hampton
Roads, where she will rest few
days before starting for tho Pacific.
AB she steamed out OF the yard the
Naval Constructors who had the ST.
porvision of the repairs of the big
fighter pronounced her 1T and ready
for her long voyage. Tho Louis
lana is the nrst batt,eship Of AG-
mlral Evans's fleet - be reported
ready Tor the voyage to the Pacific.
The Louisiana had on board near
'y 100000 pounds OF ammNri-
tion, some OF which Ia destined Tor
the big armored cruisers Washing
ton and Tennessee, the pathnnders
OF the fleet, which are now on the
way to the Pacific, taking the exact
route that will be followcs by the
sixteen bnttleships when they sail
from Hampton Roads OF the 10th.
The flagship Connecticut, n sister
ship of TIE Louisiana, sailed on
Wednesday morning. and by the
end OF the week the other battle
ships in tho yard--the Minnesota,
Ohio, Alabama and Rhode Island
will also have left. Tho Vermont.
sister ship OF the Minnesota, will
reach New York probably on Tues
day but viii not 90 to the navy
yard. She will take on ammuni-
tion off Tompkinsville, and Will
then proceed to Hampton Roads.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-12-05

WRshingto1, Dec. 4.-There wac
nothing unusual or remarkable In
the scenes which marked the open
ing OF the Sixtieth Congress during
the afternoon, except that the en-
thusiasm in the House OF Repre-
eentatives was more boisterous, If
anything, than on previous similar
occasions. William J. Bryan, whose
visit here is supposed to be for con-
sultation with Democratic Congress-
men as to a legislative policy Tor
the Congress session in which pol
tics will play al important part,
appeared on the floor of the House
at the opportune moment and gave
the members of his party and gal
ieries p chance to show their affec-
ton for the Peerless Leader" The
Senate session was brief but tho
House sat until after O'Clock.
When Senator Joseph Benson
Foraker, the latest entry in race for
the Republican Presidential nomi-
nation, walked into the Senate
chamber a few minutes before the
hour for convening he was mark
I'd In minute by the curious thron; u
IN the galleries. That's Foraker"
the whisper went around.
Messrs. Williams and De Almond
protested against the rules on the
ground that they vested In the
Speaker more power than any one
nan In a government republican in
form and democratic in spirit should
POSSESS; that 1t resulted in making
him practically the whole House.
1t took yea and a nay vote to
adopt the rules, II to 100.
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He Declares That He VIII
Accept the Nominal
ton II rendered.
NOTIFIES OHIO LEAGUE
His Announcement Creates n sct,-
sation NJ Washington--Tt II Sup
posed 20 Put All Aury the PIaIs
OF President Roosevelt and the
Friends Of Taft.

Washington, Dec. 5.--rn a letter
made public on Friday. Senator JOS
eph Benson Foraker ol Ohio an
nounccs In effect that Is can
didate for the Republican nomina-
ton for President and will accept
support 10 that end. Mr.. Foraker's
action removes uncertainty as to
his attitude. but makes more com
pliceted the already involved con-
ditions which the party coLfronts
with reference to the sclection of
fits standard bearer for the next
years campaign. Its mos. serious
hearing will be upon the chances
of William Fl. Taft, who has been
accepted By many hepurllcans as
President Rooseyelt's candidate for
the nomination.
Mr.. Foraker's announced purpose
Of accepting support for the no1ai-
nation Il the greatest political sem
sation that Washington has expert
enced for long time. II puts all
awr-y the plans Of President Roose-
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-12-05
AZ DIE IN MINE EXPLOSION.
The Thirteen Bodies Dragged Ont
Establish Fate OF the Entornbcd.

Bellevernon, Penn, Dec. 4.--The
greatest mine disaster In the history
of the Monongahela Valley was that
Of Sunday night, when the Naomi
coal mine, about four miles from
here. was blown up by al accumula-
tiop of the gas. II Is certain now
that forty-seven miners have per-
ished. There is no longer hope OF
rescue as there cannot be llfo in the
mine. The Coroner and his as
assistants have already brought up
thirteen bodies. Not one man who
was in the mine when the explo-
sion occurred, escaped alive.
Entry sc of tho Naomi Mine.
about 1000 feet from tho surface,
is reported by the last rescue party
as literally blocked with bodies.
Eleven were counted but will not
be brought to tho surface until
Tuesday. The little mining village
of Naomi has been literally wiped
from the earth. so far as bread win
rers are concerned. There is
scarcely one of the fifty little houses
in ths town over which tbs pail of
sorrow does not hang. There
are but eighteen men left In the vii
lage. More than half Of these would
not go to work because It was Sun
day.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-12-05
NEW YORK MARKETS.
Wholesale Prices of Farm Produce
Quoted for the Week.

Wholesale Prices of Farm Produce
Quoted for the Week.
WHEAT,-No. 2 Red, $l.021t. No. 1
Northern Duluth, sl.ls.
CoRS No, 2, 64Hc.
OArs.-Mixed. @ b2o, White. B3>laooo.
MiLK,-.c. per quart.
BUTTER. Western. extra, 2SaaSNo
Flrsts,-26>kas1o. State dairy. finest
--n27c.
CHEEsE.-State, full cream, 15o.
Eaos.-Nearby, Fancy, 4oa6Oc. State,
Good TO choice, sSa4oo. Western,
Firsts, a0a32c.
BEEves.-City dressed, saiOxo.
OALvEs-City dressed, snloHo. Corn-
try dressed, per lb. sal41so
sHEsf.-Per 100 lb., 90. 0oa5. 90.
Hoes. s.-Mve, por 100 H.. $40.
HAY.-Prime. 400 lbs. Sl.lo.
STRAw.-Long rye. 66a76c. ,
LIVE PoULTRY.-Fowls. Per ID. aI2o.
Chickens, Spring. per b., all}so.
Ducks, per h., laai21ic. Turkeys
14al6o.
DRESSED PoULTRY.-Turkeys, per ID
l8a20c. Fowls, per lb, lOnl4c.
Chickens, Phila., per h.. l5a22o
ABLEs.-Potatoes, L. l., per bbl.,
$l.7oal.S0 Onions, White, per bbl., -,
S2. b0a4.50
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-12-05

practices were widespread in the
army, but this was denied by the
Minister of War
A special correspondent In st.
Petersburg says chat a number OF
men hnvo Just been sentenced TO
death at Vladisvostok for completely
In the recent mutiny there.
A special correspondent in Lis
bon says that the situation in the
Portuguese capital remains un-
changed.
senor Machado, the republican
leader in Portugal, declares that the
tranquility OF tho country Is super
fetal rather than real.
According to special iespatches
the French forces In Algeria are
making determined preparations 20
meet the menace OF holy war.
Botouudo Indians attacked afty
laborers working on the Rio 10
peixo Railroad, near Puerto Union,
Brazil, and killed thirteen.
Secretary OF War Taft. a special
cable stated, had arrived in st. Pet
ersburg and would have an audience
with the Russian Emperor.
Paris cablegrams say the airshlp
Patrie has been given up as lost
and that the Vile de Paris has been
offered 70 the government
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-12-05
Million Offers to Equitable

New YorH, Dec. 4.-James HazeE
Hyde and other members of the old
directorate of the Equitable Life
Assurance Society have offered to
turn back more than S1.000.000 In
to the treasury of that institution.
1t is understood that the amount
which Mr.. Hyde alone offG.s to re-
store is nearly $1,000.00O.
Apparently one OF the purposes
which Mr.. Hyde and others in the
old directorate have in making this
offer is to get the Attorney Gen eral
to discontinue the suit which was
begun two years ago on behalf Of
the State against the entire board
o. the Equitable.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-12-05
Foot pads Rob Auup party.

Burlington, N. j.. Dec. Am
other holdup occurred on Friday
near here. Shortly after midnight
four men armed with corn knives
waylaid near Riverside, \. j., an
automobile carrying a party of
three.
The four thieves hacked the tires
OF the car 90 shreis. and robbed
one man in the party of S25 and a
woman of a gold watch The
names of the automobilsts are not
known but they are supposed to be
Philadelphians.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-12-05
hRCHBBOLD ON EIs WEALTH.
~ Got It by Hard Toil and Honest
Intent" Re Says.


New York, Dec. John d.
Archbold surprised the hundred or
more alumni of Syracuse Univer-
sity who attended the annual din
ner of the New York Alumni AS
ISOLATION at the Hotel SAVOY on Fri
day night by making q short aj-
dress, in which he defended his own
fortune from the charge of tainted
money.
There has been a slight refer
ence to tainted money made here
this evening", said Mr.. Archbold
Il want to say that If had thought
there was any taint on my money
never would have offered a dollar
of 1t to the Syracuse University.
My conscience would not have let
me. could not have asked Gods
blessing on such a gift.
Il have earned my money by If
ty years OF good, hard, conscien-
tious toll and honest intent In the
pursuit OF business, or never would
have given a dollar to further Gods
work"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-12-05
Sea Guils Defy City.

Now York. Dec. Sea- Culls
must be kept OF the Central PARK
reservoir, but Chief Engineer |. NJ.
&c Verone. Of the Department Of
Water, Gas and Electricity. who is
trying to devise ways and means OF
doing 1t. hasn't succeeded yet. He
wrote TO the West End Associau uoa
about It on Monday.
He said he had hired one man to
do nothing else but pick up refuse
and shoe away seagulls. but this had
failed. And after ALL" wrote the
chief engineer. II have been unable
to find what harm the poor birds
do. The most expert chemists
have examined the reservoir and
find no seagull flavor in it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-12-05

Phiiat elphfa. DEC. %.-8varth-
millions which the eccentric Quak-
sress. Miss Anna T. Jeanes. left to
II on condition that the Institution
give up all intercollegiate sports.
Upon tho ground that II would
be morally and legally wrong for
4 college TO surrender any OF It's
rights in consideration OF sum Of
money President Swain of Swarth-
more announced TO the board of
trustees that he was opposed to the
acceptance of the bequest under the
conditions imposed.
1t was stated that the value Of
Tho bequest would probably reach
ta.o0O,000.
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ravcrncycr Critically m.

New York, Dec. III. o. Have
meyer, President Of the American
Sugar Refining Company, often
called the Sugar Trust. has been
critically I'll with acute indigestion
since Thanksgiving Day at Merri-
vale, his country home at Commack,
about forty miles out on Long ls-
land. His condition has bven such
as to occasion ths gravest alarm to
his family On Tuesday It was said
to be grave though he was resting
caster.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-12-05
Paris to New York Auto Race.

Ottawa, Ontaro, Dec. 2.--Active
cooperation on the part of the
Northwest mounted police is prom
fsed for the New York to Paris au-
tomobfle race. which Ia to lie con-
Quoted by the Paris Matln. Col.
White, Controller of the Police. said
on Friday that this force would do
all in their power to make the jour
ney possible for the contestants
Tho greatest service they will per-
form will be to look after the gas
oline and supply stations. The trip
is to be made by way of Alaska.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-12-05
Flca for Namclcss Convict,

Austin. Tex. Dec. 4.-Gov, Camp
bell on Monday received letters
from Ella Wheeler Wilcox Of New
York and a arm OF lawyers of that
city recommending the pardon of
an ex-convict who escaped from the
Texas penitentiary fifteen years
ago. 1t is stated that the man Is
low In business In New York and
that he has wealth and influence.
Ills name is not given. Gov Camp
bell will not consider tho applica-
tion for pardon unless the ex-con-
vict's name Is given.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-12-05
Old Village Discovered.

washing .on, Dec. 4.-The ergi-
neers engaged In the Chagres di-
vision Of the Panama Canal have
reported to the Canal Commis-
sion in this city that they have dis
covered the remains Of an entire VIII
lage built by the French during
their occupation of the isthmus.
The village hsa been buried in a
dense growth of Jungle underbrusa
for the last twenty years. 1t con
sists OF nine sets Of quarters for
married men, twenty-five barracks
and mess halls and a small machine
shop,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-12-05
Girl Can't Wake.

Asbury Park. Dec. 2.-Physicians
here are puzzled by the peculiar Ill
ness OF Sadi, qaretsky. a 19-year-
old West Grove girl. who has been
in state Of coma for more than
week. Che had been suffering
from a cold with high fever, which
developed no alrming symptoms
until Nov. 81. when she fell into a
sleep from which II has been i'm
possible to awaken her.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-12-05

wit and the friends Of Mr. Taft to
obtain . unanimous Endorsement OF
the Secretary Of Wars candidacy
n Ais eva State Of Ohio, where Mr..
Foraker n stYsns ani where in fact
the movement for nfs candidacy.
which FERNS the te1t o. his an
neuneems1t, wAs Initiated.
~. Ts1aker's letter Ia IN re-
sponse - resolutions adopted by the
advisory and executive committees
Of the Ohis Repu ubiican League OF
Clubs ~ Coismbus on november
10. The committees denounced the
suggestion that Ms. Foraker be
forced ints political oblivion and, to
smphasise ~ confidence In him,
pledged him their support for both
the Senate ana the President tial
nominations.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-12-05

EGstport l.. l.. Dec. AFTER
his mother had tainted and while
his brothers and sisters stood trans
fixed on Monday evening with fear,
Willard Alfreds, ten years old,
scisod and carried from the house
flaming gasolene stove which.
suddenly exploding. might have
fatally Injured several OF the fam
fly.
Tho stove exploded a second af-
ter It's removal. the burning oil be-
fns ccstterei for several rods
either side. The boys hands were
enrncd and his clothing scorcjel.
bat he escaped serious injury.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-12-05
AOKI CALLED HOME.
Japanese Ambassador Receives Ca
BILE Summons

O"pahcSe AHlDaSSauOF lSeCeiVVS "a
BILE Summons.
Washington, Dec. 5.-vfscount
Aoki, the Japanese Ambassador.
has been summoned to Toxic by
cable for the purpose, 1t was an
nounced at the embassy, of making
full report to his Government on
the result Of his work in this coun-
try 1t was explained that such re-
ports rs he has been able to make
by letter and telegram have been
perforce not so full as he win be
able to make by word Of mouth. 1t
was denied that there is anything
IN the recall to indicate that 1t Will
be permanent, although in other
quarters there is no expectation that
he will return.
1t was stated explicitly at the
embassy that Ambassador Aoki was
not going home because of any
strain In the relations between the
two countries which, 1t was declared.
were as cordial and harmonious as
ever.
The principal matters upon which
Viscount Aoki will report to his
Government are the immigration Of
Japanese into this country. with the
attitude of labor organizations here
toward It, and the difficulty which
the Jpanese Have experienced n
handling the questions affecting
their interests which arose in indi-
vidual States.
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All-Night Theatre.

London, Dec. 5.-A London thea
tre manager, Otho Stuart. IL go
ing to produce new play, on which
the curtain will rise at the unusual
hour OF 1890 A. M. 1t Is further
announced that II the experiment
should prove successful. the pre-
cedent is liely to be followed gener-
ally, 80 that London with all-night
theatres, will get ahead of New York
which already boasts of an all-night
bank and night police court.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-12-05

Springfield, Ohio, Dec. 2.-After
respiration had ceased and heart ac-
ton had stopped, Lucille Hudson,
four years old. daughter OF Edward
Hudson, was brought back to life.
She had been smothered by diph-
iberia and had been pronounced
dead.
DR.. Louis Syman slit the child's
windpipe with a penknife and in
serted a rubber tube. After an
hours work. breathing into the tube
and working the child's chest. she
resumed breathing.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-12-05
GOTH CONGRESS OPENS
Lively Times Ahead, with
Roosevelt Fighting to
Maintain Prestige.
CALL FOR MANY LAWS
Fun Senate VIII Have OF Republt
can and 81 Democrats, House 224
Republicans and t6S Dcmoctnrs
Politics Bound TO Cut a Figure
In the Proceedings.


Washington, Dec. 5.-The first
session of the Sixtieth Congress
opened at noon on Monday and
there were plenty of indications
that It will be lively from the start
II the President decides against
another term this will be
the last session at which
he can hope 10 accomplish much in
the way OF general legislation along
the line OF what he terms his poll
ciss." After this session there Will
be left to him only the short ses-
sion of next year, which Will do
little besides passing tie necessary
appropriation bills
The measure of general leg,sla-
ton which was recommended by the
President in the message Is very
large. 1t was more than sufficient
20 keep Congress busy before there
was any sing of the demand which
has grown out of the money famine
for legislative reform of the bank
ins ana currency systems.
Considering these fcts the stem
ographers lave laid in All extra car
load OF notebooks, tapped a couple
Of fresh barrels Of ink, and prepared
'or a season OF genuine activity.
Coming Just before the Presi-
Dental campaign politics is bound
% cut large figure I'm all that Is
lone. Ordinarily that makes for
1eliberation but in this case It IA
more likely to make for inaction.
That is because no one Is anxious
TO prolong the session. On the
contrary everybody viii want to get
lway as early in the Spring as pos
sible, so as to get into the political
game at home.
President Roosevelt on tho
threshold of one of the hardest
lights he ever had with Congress
The reaction against hin has set in
at last throughout the country, and
Congress knows it quite as we'll as
ne does. There viii not be this
Winter quite the same unquo'ifod
enthusiasm over his legislative
schemes that marked the first seq
sion of the Fifty-ninth Congress.
Eighty-nine Senators are entitled
70 take their seats, Of whom four
teen are new to the chamber, and
two others came il only at the end
Of the last session. Seven of the
fourteen are Republicans and seven
Democrats. Among the seven Re
publican are three who succeed
Democrats. When all the places
are filled there will be sixty-one Re
publicans and thirty-one Demo
Gratis.
No business wae transacted by
either House on Monday beyond the
routine of organization. The ses-
sion Of the Senate was very brief,
adjournment being takei- as soon as
the new members were sworn In,
because of the death of Senators
Morgan and Pettus In the recess.
In the House the session was en-
iivened by the speech of John
Sharpe Williams protesting against
the adoption of the rules, and By
the drawing of seats. The election
Of five members from Oklahoma
makes the membership OF the House
now 391, Of whom 224 are Republi-
cans and lG7 Democrats, giving the
Republicans a majority of 81.
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VOLCANIC STORM.
breathing Made Difficult by Pccu-
liar Clou6, of Ashes.

Nome, Alaska, Dec. :.-Nome.
and probably the entire Seward Pc
ninsula is shrouded in an ashy
haze, and the ground for miles is
covered several inches deep with
a fine gritty powder, which is be-
lieved to be volcanic asa.
The storm began several days
ago, the dust blowing in from the
ocean, but at nrot little attention
was paid to tho freak of nature, as
1t was expected that 1t would soon
cease. Instead. however, the fall
continued, and after Dag became
so dense as to seriously interfere
with out OF door pursuits.
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Gift By MP. Vanderbilt,

Newport, r. l.. Doc. ALFRED
q. Vanderbilt. who gave the New.
port Young Mems Christian Asso.
eiation 100000 last month for a
new home. as a memorial to his
father, the late Cornelius Wander
bilt, has given $4,000 to st. Marys
Episcopal Church At Portsmouth.
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Plot to XIII the Gar.

Paris, Dec. 5.-A st. Petersburg
dispatch received here states that
the Russian police have discovered a
Russian terrorist plot to assassinate
the Emperor, blow up the imperial
palace and the Duma, and pillage
the Imperial Ban of Russia.