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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-30
TOOK IN THE TOWN.
A Keeper Eluded by an Insane Man to
See the Sights.


See the Sights.
A smart Deputy Sheriff from some south
ern county arrived in this city on Monday
morning in charge of an insane man named
Benjamin Wells, whom he was taxing to
Napa. ''Smarty" took his charge to one of
the hotels for dinner, but while slowing
away big plato of turkey the patient
walked out of the dining-room and started
for stroll uptown. The deputy applied
for assistance TO Chief Crowley, who sent
out description of the missing man, but
Wells surprised the people at the hotel
about Q o'clock yesterday morning by walk
ing in and inquiring for his keeper. He was
taken to Napa on the o'clock train yester-
day. The officer was shrewd enough not to
give his name or the county he came from,
in hopes of keeping the affair out of the
papers.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-30
The Search for Dalton.

Of Grafton Dalton, who recently escaped
from the County Jail and who is supposed
to be one Of the Ceres train-robber., are
current every day Sheriff Hensley of this
county went south on this mornings train
as report reached here that Dalton had
been seen near Hauf0rd
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-30
REV. FATHER" POTTER.

Word was received yesterday at Charden.
Ohio, announcing the death of Rev. Will
lam Potter, at the age of 95 years. Father
Potter, as he was atfectionately called, was
the Oldest Congregational minister in the
ut the time of his death II years, 9 months
and II days. There were no particulars of
his death given except what is stated above.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-30

YUBA CITY, Dec. 29.-Harry Thompson,
arrested Sunday for stealing roommate's
clothes. was to-day held to answer in the
Superior Court for burglary by Justice
Rogers.
The first team crossed the new bridge
across Feather River this evening. The
bridge will be completed in few days.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-30

SACRAMENTO, Dec. ga party of
twenty RusSo-P flanders arrived here to-day
from New York on their way to MERGED.
They are almost destitute, and wero al
lowed to spend the night in the waiting
room at the railroad depot Some of them
have not dime Of money, and the party is
scanIily provided with eatabIes.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-30
Man and Wife A3phyxiated.

FARGO On. Dak.) Dec. 29.-Word was re-
ceived to-day that MI. and Mrs. John
Brunnells of Wildrice were found dead in
bed this morning. having been asphyxiated
by escaping coal-gas from stove. They
leave nine young children, some of whom
are also sick from the effects of the gas.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-30
BORN.

KATZ-Iu this city, December 25 1891. to the wife
OF Mendel KATE, a daughter.
GoMo-In tn city. December %, 1891, to the
wife Of Louis +. Como, son.
NELSON-in this city, December 49, 1891, to the
wife of Fred Nelson, dau shter
TIMoN-ln this city, December %, 1891, to the
wife of J. w. TimUl, n daughter
GEKuSS-In this city, December 20, 1891 to the
wife OF Theodore Geruss daughter
HARRIS-Deeember IS 1891 to the wife OF Charles
). Harris daughter.
McHRANE-In BerKeley, December 20. 1891, to the
wife of John Mcjirane. dau .htar
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-30

A gentleman OF Canajoharie, n. Y, has a
remarkably fine brass medal from an In
dian grave there. 1t is about an inch in
length. and has on one side the head of
Christ, with the words "Salvator Mundi."
On the other Is the Virgin Mary, with the
words "Regina CGli." The engraving is
bold aud tie medal is in a fine state Of
preservation.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-30
Cigarettes XIII Double millionaire.

John Z. Richardson, a resident OF Chat
tanooga and one OF the richest men in the
South, his wealth being estimated at ST.
OOO,OC0, as well as PERHAPS the greatest
cott4n-planter in the United States, died
Sunday, tie victim of cigarettes.
The disease of the lungs was of light
character and could easily have been cured
had not heart disease set in, due to the nb-
sorpion OF nicotine. His life was insured
for Observation-Disclosures Times
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-30

When Peter w. Witbank of Egg Harbor
kissed the photograph Of pretty Mrs. King
some months ago he did not realize what
trouble 1T was going to lead to. That unre-
sponsive moment Of bliss ended in his wife
suing for a divorce. She saw the unhus-
band-like act. and an investigation con-
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-30
Joseph Closes Condition.

Joseph Giese, the Davis-street saloon
keeper who was stabbed by drunken
sailor early yesterday morning. Is still lying
in critical condition at the Receiving Hos
pital. He suffers much pain from the
wound in the lungs
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-30
Escaped From Hail.

VIsALIA. Dec. % Thomas Hill, alias
Frank Smith, awaiting trial on a charge Of
attempting to murder Constable Adams in
Tulare City, broke Jail last night by cutting
the bolts of the cell and digging through
the outer brick wall. There IS no trace Of
the escape.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-30

There will be reception on New Years
day at the building of the Y. NJ. G. A., SUIT
ter street. There will be addresses by
prominent divnes and the ladies will re-
ceive and entertain the young men. In the
evening there will be a concert.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-30

"Abe" Jones. leader Of a gang of robbers
who operated near Alturas. was arraigned
yesterday in the United States District
Court pleaded not guilty and was given
until Monday 10 withdraw that plea or take
other legal steps in his defense
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-30
Death From Natural Causes.

q. E. Beihl, SO years Of age, and native
Of Germany, died suddenly at 52lh Vailejo
street on Sunday night and his body was
brought to the Morguc. An autopsy showed
that death was from crrhosis OF the liver
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-30
sacramento Presg Wrltera' Union

SACRAMENTO. Dec. 29.-The Press Writ
ers' Union tonight decided TO send to the
National Typographical Union for char
ter. 1t also resolved to invite the visiting
Eastern editors to the city.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-30
BIRTHS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

birth, marriage and death notices sent by mall
Will not be inserted. They must he handed in at
either o; the publication offlces and be Endorsed
with the name and residence OF persons authorized
to have the same published.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-30

Vineland IN. j. farmer has offered ten
acres OF land, his best mule and $500 in
cash 10 the young man who will marry his
daughter
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-30

BERTELING has The only reliable methods TO
tit defective sight. 427 kearny street. .
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-02-27
VICINITY OF TAURUS.

The frost is coming out Of the
ground which reminds the farmers that
spring is approaching.
There is considerable sickness in
the surrounding community. 1t acts
something like the grip.
The roads are very muddy and in
some places are breaking up, which
makes travel quite disagreeable.
Along with the natural laws of life,
our neighbor, Mr.. Z. Kile, was called
to mourn the loss of the death of his
daughter. He buried her at the Fair
mount Springs cemetery last Thurs
day, at which place funeral services
were held Such circumstances are
always very sad for those who are left
behind, but we ought to console our
selves with the thought that our loved
ones are better off in heaven than here
on earth.
We sympathize with the friends,
and hope that they may be comforted,
by the hope of one day meeting in an
unbroken family circle that shall never
be broken again.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-02-27
WALLER.

Ira Everhart, of Berwick, visited his
parents Of this place few days last
week.
There was great deal of interest
taken in the election and some very
close voting done but all seem salts
fed with the result.
Miss Maize Yorks and John Miller
were united in the bonds of holy mat
rimony last Wednesday by w. l..
Yorks, Esq.
The roads are beginning to get bad
and it makes quite lull in business,
as there has been great deal of haul
ing done through here this winter.
Our mail now comes from Rhors-
burg and it is necessary for it to make
long circuit before reaching us. Be-
fore we had railroads so near to us we
received the county papers on Friday
morning, and now they come Satur-
day night. Yet we must call all these
things Improvements but if such inn
provements are kept up we will joyful
ly welcome the good old times again.
Mrs. B. f. Savage departed this life
on Saturday after long illness. She
had been blind for the past few years.
Rev. S. I. Shortiss is holding very
enthusiastic meeting at the Hess
church near Guava.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-02-27
JERSEY TOWN.

Rev. II. X. Binkley of Reading
spent Saturday and Sunday with Rev.
w. G. Engle.
Mr.. Decker is visiting friends at
Elysburg and Shamokin this week.
DIR. L. J. Swisher who has been
sick for the past month, we learn is
much better, and will soon be out
visiting his patients.
Rev. A. w. Decker closed his re-
vival meetings on Sunday night, last.
Mr. B. A. White from Lightstreet
was seen in our town on Tuesday
eve.
Mr.. J. B. Hartman drove over from
Benton on Sunday to pay DR.. r. J.
Swisher a visit.
Mr.. II. Axe from Michigan is
visiting his brother Judson Axel the
past month.
Mr.. VIM. Sheep and wife drove over
from Bloomsburg and stopped at Mr..
A. X. Smiths returning home on Mon
day.
Mr.. Phineas Welliver and wife who
have been away on wedding tour
returned home on the noon train on
Tuesday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-02-27
LETTER FROM MR.. TEWKsBURY.
MEssRs EDITORS:

MEssRs EDITORS:
In the perusal Of your paper of the
18th, inst. find very sensible CON-
munlcation, signed B. A. Hartman,
Fishing creek, Pa. Mr.. Hartman,
"asks PERMISSION in his article to inter
rogate Messrs Krickbaum and Tewks-
bury, whether they are under any obi
cations to any railroad company and
whether they ride to and from Harris
burg on free passes," This so far as
am aware is the first time in history of
the politics of our county that the
question as to railroad passes has
been publicly asked.
TO all who have privately asked me
the question. Lhave without any re.
serve answered, and will also answer
Mr. Hartman, should he personally or
by letter inquire of me, but | do not
deem it proper to force me to public
statement in the papers. l thought
my const tuents knew my views, gen
orally upon all the questions which
entered into the last campaign. The
platform adopted by the convention
which nominated me, | heartily endors
ed and shall try to stand upon. Should
MIR. Hartman or any number of the
people OF the county deem it proper,
and persist in my giving answer to his
question, | will do SO, regardless of the
consequences to myself or others.
Should the Democratic County Com
mlttee of Columbia Co. desire it or re-
quire it, at the end of my term of Of
fce or any time, | am ready to give
even a financial account of my Stew
ardship.
Having no newspaper Of my own, l
must depend upon the kindness of the
several newspapers of the County,
(they have each and all been supplied
by me with the Legislative Record)
to make known my votes, and legis-
lative acts, l shall of course make
mistakes but the public will Judge,
'whether they be of the head or the
heart" l trust when my term of
service expires, that it will not be said
OF me" he was a regular rooster" or
that, she was as corrupt AS"
Mr.. Hartman believe to be sincere
in his questions, honestly seeking for
information, but l am aware that there
is and has been, before and since my
election, certain very small clique,
having their hind quarters in certain
back end of back Office in this county
that has been trying to provoke me
into a newspaper discussion. l am
therefore the more disposed to answer
privately. at least for the present all
such questions as that asked by friend
Hartman. Very truly yours,
f. M. TEwKsBURY.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-02-27
JAMIsON CITY.

Among the visitors to this n'last
Monday were Sheriff Casey, A. l..
Fritz and Geo. +. Elwell. Vice Presi-
dent Wigfall came up the same day by
special train in charge of General
Manager Leader, accompanied by
two gentlemen from Philadelphia.
Notwithstanding the heavy rains of
last week, there is still some snow in
the mountains.
Mr. lenders has moved from the
Inn and taken rooms over Proctor's
store.
The City Hotel is open for the ac-
commodation of guests.
A. B. Herring is doing a great deal
of building in this section. He has
several buildings under way.
The sheriff's sale of the property of
the Fishing creek Lumber Co. which
is advertised for Saturday of this week
is expected to take place without
further delay. There have been sever
al postponements. 1t is rumored that
Thomas E. Proctor may become the
purchaser of the saw mill. If this be
true, and l hope it is, it will make
things boom up here.
The Manor Rest Inn is still closed,
but | am informed that the company
expects to put tenant in soon.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-02-27
Will Soon Resume Work.

At the time of the fire in the Cen
tralia colliery, ten years ago, the mine
was flooded and it has been full of
water ever since. A large pillar of
unmined coal was left in the mamoth
bed, between the Centralia and Con-
tinental collieries, this precaution be-
ing taken to prevent the water break.
ing into the latter mine. Upon the
completion of the Centralia drainage
tunnel, another tunnel was driven in
towards the Mammoth bed, and upon
approaching it a hole was drilled
through. The water, which was 500
feet deep in the Centralia mine, was
tapped on December end, and has by
this time been reduced 465 feet leav-
ing but IS feet of water in the mine
at the time the communication was
written. This is being rapidly pump
ed out, thus putting the Centralia
mine in condition to be worked and
obviating all danger of the water
breaking through into the Continental
colliery. a danger which has for some
time been menacing the latter mine
Adoocate.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-02-27
LIGHT STREET.

Rev. Whitney is still holding pro-
tracted meeting at the M. f. Church.
Thus far there has been near three
score converted.
Mr.. Chas. Eckroth was married on
Tuesday last to Miss Emma Irwin of
this place at Danville. The usual
ceremony indulged by the boys on
their return.
William Custer and wife of Benton
spent Saturday and Sunday with his
parents.
]. l. Custer of Wilkesbarre was at
home on Sunday.
Mrs. Samuel Pullin of Shickshinny
was at home with her parents ove-
Sunday.
Mrs. w. I. Terwilliger is visiting
friends in town.
Mr.. A. C. Klein is visiting at Beth
lehem where he had gone to attend
the funeral of his aunt.
Miss Clara Ent is visiting at Ber-
wick.
Miss Mary Grimes of Catawissa
spent few days in town.
Miss Lizzie White of Weston, Ohio
is visiting frinds in this county.
Mrs. Clark Musselman is on the sick
list.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-02-27
A Digest of Laws.

S. B. Boyer Esq, one of the leading
attorneys of Sunbury, is preparing
digest Of the laws of Pennsylvania and
has large clerical force engaged up
on the work, which, when completed,
will prove valuable addition to the H.
braries of the legal profession in Cen
eral. Mr.. Boyer is one Of the most
successful criminal lawyers in central
Pennsylvania and is thoroughly cap
able of preparing a work of such great
importance.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-02-27
PROMPT PAYMENT.

The following letter explains itself.
Berwick, Pa. Feb. "a, 1891.
Mr.. N. FERREE LIGHTNER.
DEAR SIR: congratulate you and
the Northwestern Masonic Aid Asso-
citation upon your promptness in pay
ing death losses to certificate holders
in the Association.
In paying the widow of w. E. Smith
deceased sixty days before the terms of
certificate required, and without re-
bate or discount, the full amount of
certificate, $4,000, your action makes
me proud that am member Of the
Association, and impresses me with
the fact that it is the most desirable
life insurance that can be had, as well
as the cheapest. Fraternally yours.
B. F. CRIsPIN, Jr.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-02-27
EAST BENTON.

Our girls and the Shirt Factory.
While at the election last Tuesday a
week in company with Phil Gibbons
we called at the shirt factory. From
the hum of machinery thirty five hand
some and smiling faces greeted us,
each with a Singer sewing machine,
busily engaged in the manufacture of
wearing apparel. They all appeared
happy and contented. The present
sewing force is thirty eight-two boys
and one man included.
The general manager, Mr.. Parker, a
Philadelphian, understands his bust
ness and gave us much information
concerning the establishment. The
propelling power consists of 90 horse
power boiler and 8 horse power en-
CINE. The present capacity is three
thousand garments per week which are
SHIPPED to Chicago. BY the first ofApril
they expect increase the number
of machines to eighty or ninety with
capacity of ten to twelve thous-
and garments per week. Already ad-
ditional extensions to the original plant
are necessary.
Business is booming all around the
line In Benton. Among the success
tul business men of that town c. B. &
G. L. McHenry, of the corner man.
moth building are doing a rousing
business. We understand that they
bought 400 bushels clover and timothy
seed. The farmers can be supplied
with seeds at this place,
Alfred Stine expects going west in
consequence of which event a surprise
party was made for the boy at his
home last Thursday evening when
seventy people assembled, old and
young, and had gay old time. The
boy was pretty we'll taken down.
Reuben Gibbons, an aged citizen of
this place is rapidly declining in health.
1t seems that the rain has lease
for continuation notwithstanding
"ground hog day."
Miss Laura Slime is successful
teacher for new beginner. She ex-
poets to teach at Jamestown the COM
ing summer, and may perhaps get an
assistant. Hunt up the band.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-02-27
LEGAL MATTERS.

Estate of Geo. w. Smith, late of
Jackson township, John F. and Charles
J. Smith, executors.
Letters of administration in the es-
tate of w. E. Smith deceased, have
been taken out by B. F. Crispin Jr. of
Berwick.
Letters testamentary in the estate
of Margaret J. Teets deceased, have
been taken out byS. W. Dickson Esq
of Berwick.
Estate of Robert Fruit, late of Mad
ison township, Mary c. Fruit, admin
istratrix.
Estate of J. P. Sands will be audit
ed March 2Ist at office of X. Buck
.ingham. auditor.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-02-27

Paul f. Writ has been notified by
his counsel in New York that the U.
S. Court has decided the case of Writ
against Hicks in his favor. Mr.. Writ
has had several hotly contested in
fringement cases, and has been sue
cessful in all of them, this last case
giving him absolute control of all pat
ents on fountain pens fed as his are,
by capillary attraction. He is now in
position to stop all infringers. His
success is cause for congratulation
to the entire town, for he is very lib,
eral with the money that his patents
have brought him.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-02-27
NO.. 8
PERSONAL.

Misses Carrie and Louise Jameson
are visiting in Detroit.
Editor Randall spent Wednesday
evening in Bloomsburg.
II. P. Chamberlin of Reading was
in town several days this week.
Jesse Hartman of Sugarloaf was
among the visitors to town on We'd
nesday.
Fred c. Gore, general superintend-
ent of Postal Service between New
York and Plttsburg was in town on
Tuesday.
N. Feree Lightner, general manag-
er of solicitors of the N. w. Masonic
Aid Association, was in town on We'd
nesday.
Prof. Welsh and F. P.l Billmeyer,
Esq, attended the Lafayette Alumni
reunion at Wilkes-Barre on Monday:
night.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-02-27

Owing to the fact that the seams
were too wide, and the brick were
not laid straight, architect Wagner
ordered all the brick work that has
been done on the New Court House
this week to be taken down, and this
was done on Thursday. The county
commissioners propose to have the
work done right.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-02-27
M. A. WATSON, Main St.

Clinton E. son of VIM. B. and Mar
tina J. Savage of Espy, died after few
days illness on Monday evening the
10Th inst, at the age Of 9 months and
IS days. The funeral services were
held on Thursday following at p. m.
The sermon was preached by Rev. A.
X. Glaze in the Lutheran to a large
audience from the text in Deut. $40.
The many friends sympathize with the
family in their sore bereavement.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-02-27

Washington Camp, No. 319, P. o.
S. of A.. takes this means of extend.
ing their hearty thanks to Rev. He'll
man for the good advice and encourag-
ing sermon delivered for them, on
Sunday Feb. 22. Also to the Evan
gelical Lutheran Congregation for
their hospitality on said occasion.
H. M. GRoTz. T. c. FISHER.
Sec'y. Pres.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-02-27

A number of people saw a bright
light towards the south on Tuesday
night about seven o'clock. 1t was
caused by the collision of oil tank cars
near Gordon on the P. & r. railroad.
-Four engines, five oil cars and three
freight cars were demolished, and the
loss is $Ioo,ooo. The oil caught fire
from the engines, and one of the tank
cars exploded, which caused the light
seen from here.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-02-27

John Bush's tavern at Jamison City
was destroyed by fire on Tuesday
night. His house adjoining was saved.
Three mer were sleeping in the build
ing at the time and they barely escap-
ed. The origin of the fire is unknown.
1t happened about midnight. The
insurance amounts to $3uoo.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-02-27

The Farmers National Bank has
leased the two rooms in the corner of
Mrs. Ent's building. The floor will be
lowered, an Ohio stone pavement will
be laid, and handsome Office furniture
and fixtures put in. Frank A. Ikeler,
the cashier, is spending some time in
the Berwick Bank, getting points in
the business.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-02-27

Mrs, Ricketts, of Orangeville, widow
of Elijah Ricketts, deceased, and
mother of Agib Ricketts,, Col. r. B.
Ricketts, and Mrs. E. C. Butler of
Wilkes-Bare, and Frank L. Ricketts,
OF Ganoga Lake, died at her home
last week Thursday, having reached
ripe old age. She was most estima-
Bile lady, greatly beloved by all who
knew her. She was buried at Orange
vile last Saturday afternoon.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-02-27

Never mind, Never mind what the
people say, it is fact nevertheless that
the Popular News Agent. has added to
analready well selected stock of Games,
Books Novels &c, wall paper, beautiful
designs and at very reasonable
prices. Call and examine just a few
doors below Market street.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-02-27

The Bloomsburg Library Company
holds its annual election for Board of
Directors atits rooms on Tuesday even
ing next. The Company proposesto in
crease its capital stock to twenty five
thousand dollars.