The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-08-21
KEYSTONE STATE NEWS.
Items Which Are Of Particular
Interest to Pennsylvanians.
IN THIS AND NEARBY COUNTIES,

Brief Mention Of Matters which Every
body Should Know About--A Weeks
Accidents and Crimes Accurately and
Conciseiy Chronicicd.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 12.-An explosion
occurred at the works of the Atlantic Re
fning company at Point Breeze Two
men-James Sides, twenty-five years old,
and Richard Carberry, forty-nine years
old, both married-were fatally injured
died.
Ghouls Scared Away.
SUNBURY, Aug. ia most daring at
tempt was made to take from the grave
the body of the late j. b. Packer, but tho
fortunate appearance of brakeman
spoiled the grave robbers plans. The
brakeman, Frank Meyers, was walking
opposite the cemetery at midnight when
he heard noise as of some one digging.
With several men, whom he summoned
Meyers entered. As the party advanced
toward the grave several masked robbers
dropped their picks and shovels and fed.
Several feet of earth were found to be ex-
cavated. 1t is supposed the grave robbers
intended to secure the body and hold it
for ransom. Guards were stationed at the
grave OF the ex-congressman and million
aire until about week ago, when they
were removed. They have again been
placed at the grave.
Two Children Fatally Burned.
UNIoNTowN, Aug. 13. - Two children
OF II. L. Horton, manager Of the Somerset
Lumber company, near Ohio Pyle, were
fatally burned by the explosion of an oil
can while the boy was pouring oil on a
torch, which he was preparing to take to
a hive of bees.
Two Lumbermen Killed.
WEATHERLY, Aug. 10. Two lumber
men, Mahlon Dotton and Cornelius Zach
arius, were killed by Lehigh Valley rail
road train near here.
Delinquent Keystone Stockholders.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 13.--The last day
on which she stockholders of the Keystone
bank could pay their assessment, as levied
by Comptroller Lacey, has passed. and
only twenty-six out Of nearly 200 stock.
holders paid the assessment. Out of the
aggregate amount, which was s5OO,OOO,
only $4,000 has been paid to Receiver
Iardley. He will Immediately bring suit
against those who failed to pay the assess.
ment.
The Talk Drove Him to Suicide.
SCRANTON, Aug. 14-Dr. Arth ur Jones
killed himself at his home here, by
shooting three bullets into his left breast.
He had grown melancholy aud despond-
ent over the talk of neighbors connecting
him with the death of his wife several
weeks ago, the charge being made that
while she was confined he came home
drunk and dragged her down stairs by the
hair, the injuries she received resulting in
har un tal nk
the neighbors persisted in them, and he
hid himself until the funeral was over to
avoid meeting some of the women who
threatened him harm. The talk did not
cease, however, and he finally said he
would take his own life. He came here
six years ago, after graduating at Jeffer-
son Medical college, Philadelphia.
A Fatal Lightning Flash.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug l4.-Mrs. Catherine
Coady, of Thirty.first and Race streets,
was killed by lightning while closing
window in her house.
Brutal Murder in Phil adeIphia.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug 14.-Job Haas, q
coal dealer, corner Of Gorgss lane and the
Philadelphia and Reading railway, was
murdered at his desk. His head was
crushed In. The murder is supposed to
have been done by colored man who was
seen about the place. The furniture OF
the Office was upset and broken and the
walls and floor were spattered with blood,
and there was every indication that Haas
murderer had had a fearful tussle before he
had accomplished his purpose. From the
appearance Of the body it is thought that
Haas slayer had struck him on the head
with heavy club and stunned him. Then
he finished him with hatchet. Both
weapons were found on the floor near by.
The Aged wooer Came Not.
BEDFORD, Aug. 15.-Quite recently a
young woman Of Bedford township, aged
twenty, and doubly widowed grand.
father met. The result was apparently a
case of love at first sight on both sides.
Yesterday was the day set for the wed.
ding. The minister was on hand at the
appointed time. The bride to be appeared
dressed for the occasion. The minutes be-
gan to drag. No groom appeared. The
company began to grow nervous. Finally
it was suggested by some hungry one that
dinner be eaten, which was agreed to.
The bride very sensibly accepted the sit
uation and proceeded to enjoy the feast.
The recreant groom has so far not been
heard from. The parties are we'll known.
A breach of promise suit will follow.
Ihe sherin Closes Blg brewery.
ALTOONA, Aug. 16.-The large brewing
firm of Kimmel & Warner has failed
and the works have been closed by the
sheriff. The assets and liabilities are not
announced.
Twelve Cars Splintered.
PITTsBURG, Aug 16. - A west bound
freight train on the Baltimore and Ohio
left the track while running at high rate
of speed near West Newton station The
twelve cars Of merchandise were smashed
to splinters. None of the traimen was
seriously hurt. Traffic was delayed six
hours.
Ex-COngressma Scott Much Better.
ERIE, Aug. 17.-Mr William L. Scott's
condition is SO much improved that
he spent portion Of the day with his
family in the yard, He expects to 20 to
New York next week, where he will stay
until he fully RECEIVERS.
Lucky Discovery.
WAyNEsBURG, Aug. IA very clever
and almost successful attempt to release
the prisoners in the Jail here was frus.
trated by the deputies in charge. A man
n Lirhy ;e 80 ha