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A CURIOUS ATTACK.

Mrs. A. II. Stewart Assaiied in the Interest of
Vicious Resorts.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
New YORK, Nov. 14.--Mrs. Alexander T.
Stewart is the object of a curious attack by the
excise board in the interest of the vile resorts.
There are three commissioners charged with the
duty of licensing reputable persons" to sell al
coholic beverages. One Of these officials has all
along fought hard against tolerance of notori-
ously vicious places. Several have gained world
wide infamy, and their keepers have been sent
by private prosecution to the penitentiary, but
their only enemy in the excise board has been
powerless to harm them, because his two COM
panions persistently outvoted him in favor of
vice. During the autumn legislative
committee has been investigating the
business relations between immortality and
the city authorities, and in no respect have the
revelations been more damaging than with the
excise interest, for evidence was plenty that two
of the commissioners We're acting for such noto-
rious dens as Tom Goulds and the Prospect Gar.
den. The grand jury this week made present
ment of the board as violators of law and decen-
ey, and affairs got into such shape that hope of
saving themselves became fororn. 1t is desper-
course indicated by an attack on the widow of
the great merchant millionaire. The heaviest
source of revenue to the commissioners is the
concert halls, in which, contrary to law, LIQUORS
are sod III an auditorium wherein stage enter
tainments are given. The manager of Roster &
Balls cage testified that immunity from the CD
Grafton of this statute cost hundred dollars a
week. and larger establishment, the Alhambra
Palace, is said to yield still more Of the vast
aggregate of money taken from the numerous
illegal concerns, the police are believed
TO get the lions share. and con-
siderable goes to political campaign funds,
but the excise ssks are rich recipients The chief
aim now Is to save tn sse sources of corruption.
The method decided On is to make the law seem
ridiculous. The statute says that no bar-room
shall be accessible from theater without going
clear out into the street. Most of the legitimate
dramatic houses obey. One of the technical vi0-
lations is at Niblos which is in the Metropolitan
Hotel, owned by Mrs Stewart Here the bar is
distinct and rather remote from the theater and
vet can be reached from the lobby without going
ont doors The excise board seized upon this
opportunity to make public sentiment against
the law. They have compelled Cost, Of the
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ZINGARrs SCHEME.

The Alluring Prospect He Holds Out to La
dies of Uncertain Age.
Special to the INDIANAPOLIS journal.
New YORK. Nov. IA man doing business
at 66 West Fourth street, as Professor Zingari,
astrologer, is being attended to by Anthony
Comstock, who thinks that he can be stopped on
pretenses, although the police have not thought
that the case was one that could be successfully
prosecuted. Zingari pretends to be a gypsy,
but really he is a Pole His swarthy complex
ion renders him, when picturesquely costumed,
a somewhat imposing parsonage to his credulous
visitors, who are drawn to him by advertise
ments setting him forth in ordinary terms as a
fortune-teller His methods are not peculiar up
to a certain point, for he talks the usual mean
ingess nonsense to his customers, and charges
the moderate fee of half dollar. Women only
are admitted, for the reason that his aim is to
hit feminine foible. After the interview is ap-
parently over, he remarks in a casual manner
that the horoscope of this particular person is
extremely singular-that he has never seen any
thing like it before-that the conjunction of the
stars at her nativity were such that he could, by
occult means, make charm that would retard
the usual progress of age in her. He adds that
of course she will put no credence in his asser
ton; out, nevertheless, 1t Is absolutely true
that, were she to wear the amulet, she would
not perceptby grow older in ten years. She is
apt to catch at SO alluring prospect especially
If she be a little past the youthful period al
ready, and she inquiries earnestly on the subject.
She learns that the manufacture of the charm
would cost the Professor much time and skill,
and that to her the expense would be ten to fifty
dollars He gauges the price according to his
guess as to her gulibiity and purse. If she
gives the order she is required to pay half down
and the rest in week or So when a small,
carved stone is delivered to her. to be kept sus-
pended on her breast. The cleverness of the
scheme lies in the slowness of the woman to ind
out that she has been fooled, for years must
elapse before her judgment convinces her vanity
that the ravages OF time are not stayed in her
case. 1t is thought that Zingari has made a
fortune.
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THE KILLING OF DIR. POWERS.
Extraordinary Revelation Concerning What
Was Supposed To Be Case of Lynching.

HoLLIsTER, CAL, Nov. 14-Dr. Powers, a
well-known resident Of this place. was found
hanging to tree on the road, near here on
Sept. H. At that time it was thought to be a
case of lynching from popular uprising against
him, but later suspicion pointed to murder, and
eighteen persons ere arrested for alleged com
plicity in the crime. Every effort to
obtain convincing testimony in the
preliminary examinations failed. Twelve
persons yet remain in custody. Rich
ard Alexander, one of these, on Saturday
last. made written confession to the detectives,
the contents of which were kept strictly secret.
Levi Alexander. father of the confessor, who
was present when his son made the statement,
to-day made public its contents. 1t shows that
the whole matter was lnstigated and executed by
Jno L. Prewett, who, partly by Strategy and
partly by coercion, inveigled eighteen others into
becoming accessories to the crime Powers was
shot on the evening of Sept IL, by Prewett while
on his way home. in the presence of young Alex
ander and Andrew Irwin. Later in the evening
a meeting at which nineteen persons were pres
emit. was held, with the avowed purpose of pun
ishing Powers a charge of incendiarism
brought against him by Prewett When they
came up. Prewett said: 1--WE needn't discuss
this matter; l have settled it; the old man is
dead
All present were then informed that they were
accessory to the murder and were sworn to pro-
tect one another. To strengthen the OATH they
were induced to go to the spot where Powers s
body had been left and to take part in hanging
it whore it was afterwards found. Prewetts en-
NIFTY towards Powers was caused by the latter
having been witness in case which deprived
Prewett of some illegally held land.
Among those named with Alexander as being
implicated are S. p. Ashcroft, Andrew Irwin.
Fred Fowler, Isaac Slavin and Marion Thomp-
son.
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Triple Execution at Chicago.

CHICAGO, Nov. IA The execution of Azzaro,
Sylvestri and Gilardo. the Italian murderers,
took place at noon to day, in the county JAIL the
drop falling at precisely 1900 o'clock. There
was no delay in carrying out the programme,
previously arranged, and the extreme penalty
of the law was administered in beftting man
ner
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passage, thus cutting off a considerable section
of the hotel ana causing many thousands of dol
lars damage. Their expectation is that, under
cover of this ridiculous case, they may save the
immoral resorts from disturbance.
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East Beuto n.

On last Saturday a week, as David Wen.
ner, near Bendertown, was going on bus.
ness trip In company with little Jesse, q
child five or six years old, his colts, hitched
to spring wagon, became unmanageable
and down hill skipped over the ground a,
the top of their speed. At the descent Of
the first hill, Jesse said, 'pap, we came
down that hill pretty fast, didn't we ~
The road being rough and stony in the di.
rection of New Columbus, and repeating
their uncomfortable speed down somewhat
hard and lengthy hill, near the foot, which
turned off in private lane at right angles
with the main road, up heavy grade into
which he thought IL advisable, IL possible,
to guide the runaways, IN which he sue
ceeded. The colts became tagged, and
preferred walking to running, which he,
however, would not permit. On reaching
the summit he supposed the wire was worn
off, and turned the colts to proceed on the
destination of his trip. But no sooner
were they turned when they again became
as unmanageable as before, and with fear
ful rapidity ran down the steep and mar
row lane, jolting ths wagon over stones
and obstacles, throwing Jesse off, who &C
cidentally caught the side of the box with
his hands, hanging, with his body project.
ing between the wheels. Seeing his peril.
Gus condition, on reaching the main road,
he found that he dare not turn to the righ,
or left, to the imminent danger of the
child but crossed the main road to a new
''staked and rider fence" seven rails high,
along a woods, in the hope of stopping
them. On reaching the fence both colts
reared and leaped over, tearing the fence
down and falling into bushheap opposite,
throwing Mr.. Wenner into the air, landing
HIN headlong on one Of the colts and
dropping between. On rising he found his
little boy lying between the front wheels
crying, 'pap, my cap is lost" In the
stampede miraculously no one was hurt moi
damage done.
Last week one night marauder plum
dered Philip Gibbons hen coop and left
with eight roosters. Perhaps they were in.
tended for Thanksgiving feast.
From the papers it would appear that
there are grea, many axes in the course
of grinding.
A great many horses are complaining
with colds and coughs.
The spirit of rivalry seems contagious
among our county papers. Go ahead Co
LUMBIAN, and outstrip them all.
We are informed that quite number OF
'coons" have been tracked and captured
during the snow. AS many as five were
found in one hollow tree.
At current prices the farmers surplus
produce does not sufficiently replensh his
pocket with surplus cash to allow his wife
any great amount of "pin money" But
the 'pins" are got all the same.
All obstacles are bound to be surmounted
for the new law is no barrier to matri-
mony.
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rheumatism

Usually settles in the back or limbs, and
often so completely overpowers its victims
that all business or labor has to be aban-
doned. Our readers should remember that
Hoods Sarsaparilla is not recommended as
positive specific for rheumatism; its pro-
prietors doubt il there is, or can be, such
u remedy. But many people who were
most severely afflicted, state that they have
been positively cured ny Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla, The disease Is often the result of i'm
pure blood, hence the power of this great
medicine over it, Its success in many
severe cases justihes MS in recommending
its use to all sufferers from rheumatism.
100 Doses One Dollar.
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ROaringCreek.

j. s. Scott OF Plymouth was home with
his family on Sunday.
j. Curtis Rhoads left with the early train
Saturday morning for Allentown.
Tax collector Small was in our village
one day last week attending to the duties
pertaining to his appointment.
The members of the Roarngvlle band
were to Numidia ION lark" last Saturday
evening. There was music in the air.
The Lutheran and Reformed Sunday
School will have Christmas tree and pro-
badly an entertainment the 24,h and 25th
inst
Rev. Herrold is making considerable
progress by way of conversion with rev-
val meeting at Free Will at presc mt.
w. X. Yeager and his young son for
merly OF this place at present at Kansas,
is here visiting his parents and relatives.
Quite a pleasant party last Thursday
evening at the residence OF Mrs. Mary Dyer,
being a surprise to her daugh ter, Miss
Ella
The population of our village increased
one Sunday week, 'up town." The
young son has permanently located with
Mr. Washington Getty.
Numidia school house was the scene of
brief circus (?) Friday week, the particu-
lars of which will be given in detail at our
present term of court.
Blacksmith Houck is very busy of late.
He takes the lead in horse-shoeing and in
ironing sleds and sieighs. Dan Just knows
how to do it.
Mrs. Elizabeth lIerner, widow Of the late
ex-County Commissioner John Herner de.
ceased, died on Friday morning at an early
hour at the residence of her son-in-law
John Eveland, aged seventy-two years, five
months and twenty-three days. Interment
in the Union cemetery, Sunday at Numi.
dia services being conducted by Rev. j.
CIV. Herrold of the United Brethren
church. Deceased died rather suddenly
having been in reasonably fair health for
her age. She was always held in high es.
TEEN by ALI and leaves many warm friends
to mourn her death.
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To whom Il May Concern.

All persons are hereby notified that any
persons buying Conyngham township or.
ders will purchase the same subject to any
equities that may exist as to the taxpayers,
That the Taxpayers Association are will
ing to make all roads, keep in repair ali
roads and bridges free of expense to indi-
vidual taxpayers for the year 1886, and
subject to the direction of the Supervisors
of said township and as there is no legal
tax levied for the year, and all Legitimate
expenses of the Road Department are be.
ing paid, there is no necessity for any or
ders being issued.
All orders require the signatures of both
Supervisors of the Township Clerk and
should bear the seal of the township.
The above notice is being given so that
all persons can govern themselves accord
ingly. S. NJ. RILEY,
Agent for Taxpayers Association.
Ashland, Pa, Nov. 81, 'S5.-tf.
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Our neighbor of the Sentinel seems to
have the unfortunate habit Of denying facts
that are too easily proved. He denied and
reiterated his denial that he worked for
| Kiuter in 1884, until we threatened to pub.
lish the names Of men whom he had per-
sonally solicited to vote for the Republican
candidate, when he suddenly dropped the
subject. He is again unfortunate in his is
sue Of last week, in which he says that he
was not a candidate for Clerk to the Com.
missioners last year, and that our state.
ment to the contrary is "msliciously false II
| There was no malice whatever on our part
in stating what was well-known fact.
Mr.. Krickbaum asked the two Democratic
Commissioners for the appointment. He
begged Prothonotary Snyder for cessa-
tion of hostilties and urged him to use his
influence with Robert Buckingham so that
the latter would not oppose him; and on
Mr.. Snyder's refusal to do so he went per-
sonally to Mr.. Buckingham and entreated
him to keep hands off so that he (Krick-
baum) could make the appointment.
These facts come directly from the parties
named and may be relied on as true. Mr..
Krickbaum had perfect right to ask for
the place ii he wanted to, and we cannot
see the occasion for denial We allude
to 1t now only to show that what we said
was not "maliciously false"
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BentOn.

AS the season for deer hunting is nearing
an end, hunters may be seen daily pulling
for the mountain. This season is reported
by the hunters to be the best--as far as an
abundance of game is concerned-for 4
number of years.
Quite large party OF young unmarried
and married people attended dance given
by III. II. Fullmer at Millville. They re-
ported an excellent time, good supper,
but think the Fiddler fee" somewhat ex-
travagant.
An annual meeting of the Benton Fair
and Agricultural Society was held at the
Exchange Hotel Saturday last for the pur.
pose of electing officers for the ensuing
year. The following were elected; Jno.
Eshleman, president; Eli McHenry, vice
president; II. o. Mcienry, secretary; (re-
elected) John Keeler, Treasurer; Boyd Nc
Henry, librarian. The election of the
above officers seems to give general salts
faction and as result, we may expect a
good Fair IN 'S6.
We are informed the Christian Sunday
school purpose giving a free entertainment
and Christmas tree Christmas night.
Elder D. NJ. Kinter gave pleasing and
very instructive lecture on the "Bible" to a
large and appreciative audience on Sunday
afternoon last. His words were stirring
and right to the point" The absurdity OF
infdelity was plainly shown by the elo-
quent speaker. AT any time Mr. Kinter
sees fit to deliver another lecture he will
be greeted with another full house.
"Genuine Democrat" in last weeks is
sue of the Sentinel, misconstrued things
somewhat. The new postmistress has not
Republican for an Assistant As mat
ter OF course, when she first assumed her
official duties, twas new to her and an ex-
postmaster was consulted. Since that,
however, she has controlled the work her
self and taking everything in considera-
ton, has given general satisfaction. We
like to haye matters stated just as they are
no exaggeration-no Misrepresentation
Boyd McHenry, of the McHenry House,
purposes giving dance and supper at his
spacious and well kept house Christmas
night. He should be well patronized as
Boyd is first rate landlord and all NAV
rest assured neither pains nor expense will
be spared to make the ente. tainment one of
enjoyment for each guest. All are in
vited.
Our schools are in excellent running or
der now viii Rote, of Mllvile, has
charge of grade and Miss Miranda Hess,
grade 9. Benton schools have been, we
are afraid, sadly neglected. We trust this
Winters work will be beneficial and once
more our school will assume its former
good work.
John Heacock is still at his old postofficc
stand. John keeps full line of notions,
gents furnishing goods, shaving cups-in
fact most anything you wish. He also has
constantly on hand fresh oysters and those
purchasing oysters need have no fear of
their being stale. John should be well pat
ronized and we are glad to say thus far has
been.
d. NJ, Kinter assisted by Mr.. Blair
purpose holding services Of meetings at
the Christian Church commencing on the
18th extending through two or three weeks.
Our ex-Treasurer John Karns walks a.
round feeling very much elated that his
term of office has expired. Lots of money
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Miss Carrie Wayne is recovering from q
severe sickness.
w. G. Mckinney returned home from the
West on Saturday.
Miss Lizzie Foulke, who has been seri
ously i'll, has recovered, and is again able
to pursue her stu dies at the Normal.
Mrs Lieut. Moore, S. A., has been con.
fined to her bed for some time with a sore
throat, somewhat resembling diphtheria,
but is recovering.
Mr. Deemer Bcidleman, late Secretary OF
the Wilkes-Barre Y. NJ. C. A., has nc.
cepted similar position at Cory, Pa,
and has already entered upon his duties.
Hon. John B. Storm, on Sunday evening
last, filed the pulpit of Rev. j. Dyson, in
the NJ. E. church, this borough. The gen.
tleman's discourse was very pointed, un-
usually forcible, and well received by the
large audience that had the pleaure of lis
tening to it.-StroudsbTg JeferSonian.
AllOuG ouI CdlltlS lilc pdoI "och "oio
Col A. d. Seely, w. Il. Dietterich, Peter
S. Karshner, Isaac Andreas. Elliot Lemon,
II. F. Dietterich, w. L. Elirlinger, Lafay-
ette Keller, Howard Kline, G. .B. MclIenry,
Hiram Sterling, W. B. Mericle, Obcdah
Yocum, Daniel Stnc, G. n. Smith, |. B..
Gibbons, John Bilhime, T. J. Nagle, John
Drum. VIM. Hulme, b. +. Fruit
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I.ightstreet.

A. C.Vanliew, who was one of the many
sufferers of that dire disease, consumption,
died on Thursday last at an early hour
aged 3S years, months and II days. He
bore his suffering with great fortitude. In
terment Saturday, Rev. Garfield officiating.
using as his text the one selected by the
deceased, ''Prepare to Meet thy God"
w. p. White and wife, of Buffalo Cross
Roads, Union county, were seen in town
last week,
Peter Vanliew, of Bethlehem, attended
the funeral of his brother on Saturday.
F. p. Kelly spent Sunday with his fam
lily.
o. b. Mellick returned from his mountain
trip. How he made out with the venison
we have not learned.
+. ID. Hagenbuch lost valuable young
steer last week, and week before valua-
BILE COW.
Lightstreet band is now becoming prom.
inent, they having call slipped to RohrS-
burg on Saturday night.
Miss II. Myrtle Wanich, of Alton, spent
Saturday and Sunday at John Wanichs.
Mr.. smoyer spent Sunday with his fam
lily.
Sam. Leeds, alias Sam. White, went to
Danville on Saturday to spend Sunday at
his uncie's with his sister.
Mr.. Frederici, of Scranton, was in town
a short time last week.
p. Bloom, of Scranton, agent for Austin,
Nichols II Co., was in town Saturday.
A. Clusters residence will soon be ready
for occupancy. L. NJ, Petit will take posses
sion of it.
II. F. Oman, who is at present engaged
at Nanticoke, spent Sunday at home,
Mrs. John Lee, of Mt, Pleasant, spent q
! short time with her parents Saturday, Mr..
and Mrs. Culp.
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I:shIenau-wOlf.

The residence of John Wolf was filled
with smiling friends on Thursday morning
of last week, to witness the marriage of his
daughter Lille 10 Mr.. Harry G. Eshleman.
AT ten o'clock the friends had all gathered
in the large parlor when soon the bride
entered, on the arm OF G. G. Peacock,
followed by the groom and Miss Ida Turn.
bach. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. F. p. Manhart, after which congratu-
lations were extended to Mr.. and Mrs. Esh-
lemaE, and then the company were treated
to handsome dinner. The presents were
very beautiful among which were as fol
lows Silver cake stand, sugar bowls,
syrup jug, teaspoons, pickle caster, cream
Jug, fruit stand, butter dishes, fruit spoon
and case, butter knives, breakfast caster,
set carvers, decorated china tea plates
decorated china cups and saucers, indivi
dual buffers, salts and peppers, silk plush
tamborine whisk holder, plush and ham
mcred brass PLAGUE, plush and hand paint
ed brass card receiver, hamm cred brass
crumb pan and brush, silk plush sofa cush-
ion, handsome framed steel engravings,
glass sets, table linens, napkins, towels,
counterpancs, tidles, and many others too
numerous to mention.
The happy couple took the 1l:45 train
and visited Philadelphia and New York
cities
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Books Of all kinds at MERGERS.
A ticket for the sift cake with every
pound of candy at Phillips.

frank, son of L. Il. Whary, died on Fri.
uay night last, aged about 10 years. He
was an only child, and his loss is great
bereavement to his afflicted parents. The
funeral took place OF Monday morning,
una was attended by the teachers and pu-
pils OF the school, of which he was an at.
tendant.
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All business letters and correspondence
OF any kind connected with this paper
should be addressed to the firm, or to
'hE COLUMBIAN. Letters addressed to
either OF the editors individually are sup.
posed to be personal letters, and ia the alb.
sence OF the one addressed are not opened
until his return. Delays sometimes occur
in this way.
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The finest line Of juveniles ever seen in
Bbom at MERGERS.

here Is place in this town that Is cal
Quilted to delight the hearts of children.
Everything imaginable in the shape OF
toy can be founG there in endless variety.
There are sleds, carts, drums, soldiers, forts,
able for boys, and there are dolls, dolls
carhges. dishes, furniture, and a multi
tudc of things to please little girls. Christ
mas rec decorations, fine candies, and in
fact everything to make Christmas happy
time. What are we talking about ? Why,
GilmCre's Toy Bazaar to be sure. Dec Adv.