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Evening journal., 1891-06-20
Here Is the Romance.

When Mexico ceded the territory in
which the Casa GraDde grant is situated
to the United States, the former stipulated
that the United States government should
recognize the validity of title to these
Spanish grants.
After searching for four or five years
Mr.. Reavis found the sole heir to the es-
tate of the baron Of the Colorados in the
person Of the beautiful Spanish girl in San
Francisco
An acquaintance begun through bust
ness motives ripened into a marriage CON
tract, in which it was stipulated that the
groom should incorporate the name Of
Peralta into his own name and that the
bride should give half of her property, if
the claim was successfully prosecuted, to
her husband. Mr.. and Mrs. Reavis were
married in San Francisco ten years ago on
the day that the bride became Of age.
In case the Peralta claim is successful
the titles Of actual settlers will not be dis
turbed, as the United States law protects
them. Some holders of these lands, in
cluding the Southern Pacific railroad
have already acknowledged Mrs. Reavis'
claim. The Southern Pacific paid the Casa
Grande Improvement company $4,000 to
relinquish the town site of Maricopa.
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pa,a tha neath penaltr

CHARLESTON, w. Va, June 20.-Sim
johnson, the colored rapist. was hanged
at lO.I5 a. m. His neck was broken and be
died without a struggle
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HYearera on strike

FALL RIVER, Mass, June 20-The Shove
mill weavers have struck on account OF
alleged dismissals made by the overseer.
The mill has shut down.
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Anether clouaburnt.

OTTAWA, Ills, June 20.-The village OF
Utica, nine miles west of here, was the
scene OF a cloudburst Thursday afternoon,
and within five minutes all telephone and
telegraph communication with the rest of
the world was cut of.
At one burst torrent poured itself upon
the village and almost instantly the streets
were buried under water that rose over
lawns, porches, and then into houses, driv-
ing the inhabitants from their homes and
their places of business to seek safety on
the highest point available
The excitement and anguish Of the flee.
ing, panic stricken villagers were terrible
in the extreme. Many of them believed
their last hour had come. Mothers hugged
their children to their breasts and prayed
for deliyerance.
A Scene of DesoIation.
Utica today presents a terrible scene Of
desolation. The roads from here to that
stricken village are almost completely
blockaded, and it required five hours OF
time for your correspondent TO reach the
inundated village in a carriage
Along the Illinois and Michigan canal
for two miles great holes are torn in tht
bank for a distance of 5000 feet, and foi
ten miles the water in the canal Is MOI
more than foot or two in depth.
The people Of the village lose from $40,
600 TO $4,000 in furniture and merchan
disc The Rock Island Railroad compan,
loses between $4,000 and SIS, 900 as the re-
suit Of the destruction Of seven cars, th,
iron bridge over the Peguinsoggin and th,
work that will be necessary in removing
some 10000 feet OF sand and earth which
the cloudburst and storm precipitatet
upon the road.
The farmers north Of the inundated vii
lage lose not less than $4,000, as all crop,
for half dozen miles are destroyed Tn,
total loss by the storm will reach 500, 900
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sIrned br the Gorernor.

HARRISBURG, June q. The Baker ballot
reform bill and the bill authorizing a con-
stitutional convention have been signed by
the governor
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wILMrsoToN. June ls iSsi' = w.
pRoPosALs FOR A PUBLIC SCHOOL

a HOUSE.
WILMINcTog, Del June 8.
Proposals will be received at the room cf
near King. until o'clock of tue evening of
Monday. Jnne p for the blilding of new
public school house on the corner OF Fifth
and Scott streets, In the Twelfth ward. Plans
Frank r. Carswell. architect, corner of sixth
and Shipley streets, on and after Monday,
Jane Is No bids will be received after the
hour aboN named. The boprd reserves the
right to reject any and ali bids. and also TO
retain per cent. of the contract price until
the building is completed and accented.
JOSEPH PYLE. Chairman.
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HELP WANTED.


NEESSRS. CHAS l.. WEBSTER a. CO.,
WI wish to correspond at once with q com
petent book salesman. one who has sold ency.
slopedias. histories or books of the highest
Quality preferred To the right party an
opportunity is offered to establish and control
the sale of the Library OF American Litsra-
M. WILLIAMS, Manager, 81 Fifth avenue.
New York City.
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Fortescue House.

Ocean Front and Arkansas Avenue. Electric
Lights, Sun Parlors, and all modern luZuries.
Jane Fortescue.
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struck by LIrhtnlnr.

ALTOONA, Pa, June 20-Mrs Barbara
Reichl, aged thirty-hve, was struck by
lightning. She will probably die. A lit
tie girl near her was also struck, but will
recover.
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Madison House

20l5 Pacific Avenue. below Michigan. New
house. Rates, 81 to SO per week. Boarding by
day or week.
Samuel Law, Proprietor.
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Fences, Barns and a House Destroyed.
BANGOR, Me, June s0.-Aroostock coun-
ty was visited by tornado. Miles of fences
were destroyed and one house and eight
barns demolished.
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Fifth Avenue.

Massachusetts Avenue and the Beach.
Fred. X. Boclius, Proprietor.
Reasonable rates for guests.
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lEH0BOTH BEACH, Del.
nOUCGAss HOUSE.

Dpen June 20 1891, under the management of
William NJ Jefferson, late proprietor of the
1rden House, Lewes. The Douglass House Is
.antic Ocean, and one fourth of mile from
sehoboth Bay. Pleasure trips on Rehoboth
Bay by steam yacht. excellent bathing, sail
lress. William NJ Jefferson,
Rehoboih. Del.
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81 I II! 7! ! 1 -
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OOAlt AM
Arrange for your Atlantic City excursions
via Pennsgrove and Woo ibury. Shortest
route. Quickest time. Lowest fare.
Commencing about June l. steamers will
run. between Wi mingtOn and FennsgrOve.
connecting by train for Atlantic City; also
between Wilmington, New Castle. Penns-
vile, Delaware City and Augustine Pier.
The steamers aDelawar-N and -Chf istianaH
having been thoroughly overhaaled and put
IN first class order, will be ready 70 take ex
curstons to any of the above named places,
and can be engaged for Moonlight Excursions
daring the summer.
Churches, Sunday Schools. Lodges and So
cieties are invited to communicate with the
undersigned d before arranging elsewhere for
their excursions.
Augustine Pier as an excursion ground is
we'll known to the people of Whining 5on, aud
has recently been much improved, and is now
in We " fine condition for summer excursion
busiD ass.
A bicycle and trotting park has been added
to its former attractions.
For dates for Atlantic City apply to the
undersigned, and for dates for Augustine
Pier Rpply to the undersigned, or S. Lord,
proprietor, Port Penn, Del.
A. G.. Nc 'AUSLAND, Superintendent.
B0%VNESs BRIGGS Gen' Pass. Agent,
/. 100 Marvland Avenue
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PROPOSALS.
PROPOSALS..
PROPOSALS
FOR
TTTTT
FUE

IL FOR
FUEL.
Sealed prouosals for fuel wilIbe received In
the lock box In the Board OF Education room
nntil MONDAY, June % 1891, at g o'clock p
m. for furnishing tn public schools Of this
city with hard Lehigh white ash Goals, as
follows: About $50 tons of broken. ais 200
tons of egg coal, also about 100 toAs of Schuyl-
kill stove coal and about 10 tons of Clearfield
bituminous coal The, coal must be screened
and prepared as for family use; each ton must
weigh 2. 40 pound and must be put in the
cellars of the different schools in quanii
ties to be named by the csmmittee The
name Of the colliery must lie stated with the
price named of eech Proposals will also be
received for about 80 cords of good pine cord
wood. ali TO be sawed twice and split, exc apt
about l0c1rds. which shall be sawed in four
pieces and split sufficiently fine for stoves.
The contractor will be required to supply ali
schools that NAV run short of coal or wood
until May IS, 1892, At the coutract price.
he committee reserve the right to reject
any or all bids.
The who.e Of the coal and wood TO be de-
Evele ed by the 18th day Of August, 1891.
Address "Prop Sc Is for Fuel - aR
SAMUEL +. BELTS,
DAVID X. SMITH,
ARTHUR w. BklLEf Y,
Committee on Fuel.
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ATLANTIC CITY HOTELS.
The EIciredge,

rs South Carolina Avenue. 81 10 II per week;
81 80 to $500 per day Every facility for
guests. House enlarged; having large airy
rooms. Mrs. X. j. Eldredge, Proprietor
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The MeIos.

A home cottage, pleasantly situated near
the beach. l47 Kentucky avenue.
Mrs. John III. Cooke.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-01-23
Dutch Windmills.

You scarcely can stand nywhere in
Holland without seeing from one to 20
windmills. Many Of them are built in
the form of u two story tower. the
second story being smaller than the first,
with balcony at its base from which
it tapers upward until the cap like top is
reached. High up, near the roof, the
great axis juts from the wall; and to
this are fastened two prodigious arms,
formed somewhat like ladders, bearing
great sheets of canvas. whose business
is to catch the mischief maker and set
him at work. These mills stand like
huge giants guarding the country.
Their bodies are generally of dark red;
and their heads, or roofs, are made to
turn this way and that, according to the
direction of the wind. Their round eve.
window is always staring. Altogether,
they seem to be keeping vigilant watch
in every direction. Sometimes they
stand clustered together; sometimes
alone, like silent sentinels; sometimes in
long rows like ranks of soldiers You
see them rising from the midst of factory
buildings, by the cottages, on the polders
(the polders are lakes pumped dry and
turned into farms); on the wharves; by
the rivers; along the canals; on the
dykes; in the ctes-everywhere! Hol-
land wouldn't be Holland without its
windmills, any more than it could be
Holland without its Dykes and its Dutch
men. Il Mary Mapes Dodge, in ST. Mich
olas. ...
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-01-23
Caterpillar Salad.

A veteran who had been through half
n dozen campaigns, and was very par
ticular about what he ate, was invited
out to grand dinner party. He sat
almost directly opposite the hostess, and
was painfully conscious that every move
he made could be observed by her. Sud
denly, at the height of the festivities,
the veteran came across a caterpillar in
his salad. A furtive glance at the
hostess disclosed the fact that she, too,
lad discovered the embarrassing circum-
stance. 1t was a critical moment, but
the old soldier was equal to the occasion.
Without changing a muscle, he gathered
up the caterpillar with a forkful of
salad and swallowed both. The look of
gratitude which he received from his
hostess few minutes later warmed his
heart. In due time the story leaked
out, and when somebody asked the old
campaigner how he liked caterpillar
salad the reply came like red hot shot:
DO you take me for a man who would
spoil dinner party for little thing
like caterpillar 9"-[Chicago Herald
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-01-23
Humor In Wills

One might suppose, says the Chicago
Herald, that will making was anything
but merry occupation, yet the drol-
cry Of the wills that some eccentric old
fellows have left behind them could
hardly be surpassed. Dean Swift could
not have concocted n more bitter Joke
than that of the testator who after re-
citing the obligations he was under to
a particular friend bequeathed to him
at the bottom of the first page If his
will, 10, ,000-dollars. Of course, thought
the delighted legatee, but on turning
the leaf the bequest was discovered to
be 10 900 thanks. What wet blanket
for great expectations
just as odd was the codicil of tho
deathstricken humorist who left to cor
tain OF his dear relatives -as mauy
acres of land as shall be found equal to
the area inclosed by the tract of the
center of the oscillation OF the earth in
revolution around the sun, supposing
the mean distance of the sun to be 2l,-
600 semidiameters Of the earth from it"
This was century ago, and as the
problem could not be satisfactorily
worked out the legatees were kept at a
mean distance from the property all
their lives.
A very neat reproach was conveyed
in the will of an uncle who bequeathed
II silver spoons to his nephew with the
remark: If l have not left him the
dozen he knows the reason," the young
scaresrace having stolen the twelfth
spoon sometime before.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-01-23
Husband and Wife.

Have more than once been saved by
timely use of Kemps Balsam for the
throat and lungs, after all otherremed-
les have been tried in vain. The Bal
sam stops decay of the lungs and
cures influenza and acute and chronic
coughs. There is no other medicine
in the world that acts so promptly,
certainly none that does its work so
thoroughly as Kemp's Balsam. All
druggists sell it. Large bottles soc
and 81.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-01-23
A MO,lel's Fortuna.

In the winter of 1S70-'71 great cos.
tune festival was held in Munich.
Among the many beautiful women pres
cnt was Greek girl, dressed in classic
costume of extreme simplicity, her only
jewels being a single string of pearls
about the neck. A Boston artist. then q
student at the Royal Art Academy, who
was present, says the Boston Transcript.
was impressed with the classic charm Of
this virgin beauty. made sketches and
notes, and ut once set to work to paint
the picture, but in vain; the time had
not come in which to realize the concep-
tion, and the canvas was laid inside.
Two years ago, as the artist was re-
turning from a summer trip to Europe.
he was introduced to Hungarian noble
man. who had been appointed consul,
and with his family was sailing for New
York. When introduced to the consul's
family, glance at the daughter, beau
tiful girl of 16, brought to mind tho
Greek girl seen at the costume festival
In Munich years ago; another look at
the mother, and indeed it was the same
woman.
An intimate acquaintance brought to
light the fact that the Hungarian. then
a student at the University of Munich,
lost his heart that memorable night ut
the festival and soon after married tho
girl few months after the arrival in
New York the daughter gave sitting to
complete the picture, "Leukopis, which
had been inspired by the mother years
previous The artist was j. NJ. Stone, of
this city, and the picture was greatly
admired at the last Art Club exhibition.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-01-23
How the Coal Miners Look at It.

The coal trade articles in the Phila-
delphia and New York newspapers
give glowing accounts of the healthy
condition of the business. Up here
where the black diamond is shipped
to market, the miners are little better
off than in the winter of 'SS, when
on strike. Half time and less has
been the rule for the past two months.
When the miner reads in the papers
about the "trade" being in good con-
dition and demand brisk, and then
looks at his monthly time check con-
tanning twelve to thirteen days, he is
bewildered -Lanstord Record.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-01-23
The People Must Pay.

1t is easy enough to say dogmatic-
| ally that increased tariff duties do not
mean increased prices to the consumer
that ''the foreigner pays the tax" and
that local competition in the home
market keeps the actual cost within
reasonable limit.
But there is no argument so potent
or convincing as the cold facts. Those
facts the World presents in other col
umns, and if there were any real. room
for doubt on the subject before, there
is none now. Some of the truths
readily deduced from the admirably
arranged comparative tables may be
summarized briefly.
The duty on anvils was increased
one half cent pound. The price has
advanced about half as much.
By the strongest instance the Sen.
ate conferrees compelled Mckinley to
leave the window glass duty as before
But the Administration bill has enabled
the trust to raise prices four times and
yet another advance is anticipated.
The duty on raisins was increased
one cent a pound. The price has adj
vanced twelve cents on twenty-pound
box.
The duty on prunes was increased
one cent pound. The price of the
domestic article has advanced four
cents and Of those imported nearly as
much.
There was no duty on cvaporated
apples under the old tariff. They are
now taxed two cents a pound The
price has advanced six and one-half
cents pound.
Canned peas were taxed 80 per cent
under the old tariff. They now pay
40 per cent The price has advanced
four cents can. u
A like increase was made in the
duty on Lima beans. The price has
advanced from five to eight cents "a
can.
The duty on smoked beef was in
creased one cent pound. Tne price
has advanced exactly tina. amount.
The tax on shotguns was increased
by the imposition of specific duty of
from 81 to Sc each. The price has
advanced S. on all standard grades.
An additional specific duty of 10
cents yard was placed on ginghams.
The price has advanced 50 per cent.
Under the old tariff the ad valorem
duty on plush garments was 40 per
cent. Now it is sixty. The retail
price has advanced from ST. to So on
each garment. Only one firm in this
country makes these goods. 1t has
promptly raised prices to jobbers from
10 to IS per cent. Linen goods and
velvets have gone up like amount.
The Amoskeag company also has rails
ed the price of prints one fourth Of
cent yard. That this company need
ed further "protection for its infant
industry" is clearly shown by the fact
that its net profits last year were only
$47I,5s4. Next year they will be
more. .. ..
These are only few of the many
instances of cause and effect shown
by the tables of comparative duties
and prices. 1t must also be remember
ed that these changes have taken place
in less than one month since the trust
tariff became law. How great will be
the advances when year shall have
expired is a matter only of apprehen-
slve conjecture World.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-01-23

Since sunAowers have been extensively
cultivated near some swamps not far
from Washington malarial fever in that
vicinity has greatly decreased. Similar
results have been observed in Holland.
at the mouth Of the Sheldt. and in other
places.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-01-23
PENSIONS! VETERANS /!
THE DISABILITY PENSION BILL.


Act OF June q, 1890, grants pensions to all ex-
soldiers and sailors who served 20 days or more
in the Army or Navy during the rebellion, and
were honorably discharged, and who are now
suffering from any permanent, mental or ply
sical disability contracted since the war or dur
ing the war whether from disease injuries Oh
effects OF old age, at the rate OF from So to s12
per month, according to the degree OF his disa-
bility for the performance OF labor requiring the
exertiOn Of physical strength; provided the dis
ability is not due to vicious habits. This PEN
sion is not restricted to the veterans who have
ly due to professional men and clerks, providing
they have an existing disability which would
prevent the continuous exercise OF the physical
strength OF an able-bodied man.
Those who have applied under the general
laws and who are unable to prove up the pend
ing claim can apply for and secure this pension
and then continue the prosecution of the former
claim and secure their arrears.
II you are now drawing small pension, say
81 or a per month, you can take this pension
instead, and II you have an application on file
for increase or additional pension for new dis
abilities you can continue the prosecution OF
such claims while drawing the new pension, or
you can file an original claim for disability
contracted in the service while drawing pension
under this new act.
Widows, children and depenpent mothers and
fathers are entitled under this act and can sus-
pend the prosecution OF any pending claim, and
take this pension, and afterwards complete the
prior claim and get arrears.
Having been duly appointed an Agent accord
Ing to the rules and regulations OF the Depart
ment OF the Interior In the prosecution of such
claims and having had success in a number OF
cases am always prepared TO give information
and assist claimants, and will assure them sue
cess II they are able to establish the facts as re-
quired by law
Those interested should call sooH and claim
their reward.
GEORGE w. sTERNER,
North Market St.
7-lS-6m' Bl0omsburx Pm.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-01-23

The best talent with poor material
may give fair dinner, but if the ma
terial is poor the dinner will evidence it.
For 40 years have always marketed
myself and secured the respect of my
butcher, letting him know that knew
Ward McAllister,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-01-23
HEPPE'S MUSIC CHART,
GRATEFUL - COMFORTING.
EPPS'S COCOA.
BREAKFAST.

"By thorough knowledge OF the natural laws
which govern The operations OF digestion and
nutrition, and by careful application OF the
fine properties OF well-selected Cocoa. Mr. Ems
has provided our breakfast tables with a deli
cately Favored beverage which may save us
many heavy doctors bills. IL is by the judiciolIS
use OF such articles OF diet that a constitution
may be gradually built up until strong enough
to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds
or subtle malades are floatlng around US ready
TO attack wherever there Is "a weak point. We
may escape many fatal shaft by Keeping our
selves well fortified with pure blood and a prop
erly nouIished frame"-CiUI SerDice fJaxefth
Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold
only In half pound tins, by grOcers, labelIed
thus: JAMES EGsHsS II Co
ll-sl-W Homeopathic Chemists,
London, England
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-24
WILDER AND THAYER.
Last Nights Winners in the Bill
lard Tourney.

The two games in the amateur billiard
tournament for the Foley trophy last even
ing were mighty close and interesting, and
held the close attention of a large crowd of
spectators. The first was between Markham
and Wilder. and the latter won by score of
100 to 96. Then came desperate struggle
between Sibley and Thayer. The former
started out strong and had soon won the
coign of vantage, eliciting the applause OF
his friends. Then ThayeT, after number of
Intellectual innings, ran up 81, scoring MANS
beauty shots" cushion drives and draws.
He slipped up on an easy carcm, and Sib-
ley took the balls, but quit with
more to his credit. Thayer failed 10
get at himself for a time. and Sibley
added few each inning until il looked like
clnch. but the balls began to act badly They
broke into awkward positions until he lost
ter meanwhile, and ''Sib" still held the lead
and was playing excellently considering the
hard luck that persistently followed him.
when the latter took the balls. lie pounded
out fifteen handsome shots. some of them
difficult, and bad a dead shot left His reach
is short, and he called for the bridge and
made wretched miss. to the utter astonisn-
ment OF his admirers The balls were left
comfortably well, but ''Sib'' missed and lost
the game.
This evening only one game will be played.
1t Will be between Wilmot. at 100. and Bens-
niger. at So. Each have won the only game
they have competed in. and great deal of
interest centers in the play. Thus far the
record stands: