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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-12-09
THIEVES AT RUPERT,

Sunday morning, December 4th, at
about O'Clock, Mr. NJ. w. Monroe
was awakened by some noise, and up
on casting his eyes about beheld a
strange man in the act of taking his
pantaloons from a chair Mr.. Mon
roe sprang out Of bed, and inquired
what the man wanted. The thief
seized the chair upon which was also
a coat and vest; MIR. Monroe caught
hold and soon wrested the chair from
him, and endeavored to strike the
thief, but the chair caught i'll the stair
railing. The thief drew Il revolver cx-
claiming ''h0ld on and while Mr..
Monroe was delberating disappeared
down stairs, and through the hall
taking the pantaloons along. At the
door he was met by a confederate, and
the two were seen to go behind the Ru-
pert Hotel where the pockets
were rifed. Two or three
dollars and a bunch of keys was all
they secured.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-12-09
Teachers Institute Lecture Course for
1892. Bloomsburg Opera House

Rev. Theo. +. Clark, Monday
evening Dec 70, Mr.. Clark possesses
quality of creating lasting impress
ion upon the minds of his hearers.
This result is acquired by a perfect
command Of language, a richness of
gesture, and the high standard Of
oratory employed. Truly may it be
said, Mr. Clark possesses rare
qualities as 4 lcctuier. The Era"
of Cornell University.
Rev. p. S. Henson, Tuesday even
ing Dec. 30. DR.. Henson is a charm
ing speaker, with great dramatic act
ion and wonderful facial expression.
His hearers are at loss to say IN
which he eXcels most, pathos or
humor, but agree that he is irresistible
II ssembiy Notes, Lexington, KY.
Rev. Russell II. Conwell, Wednes-
day Evening Dec. FL. OF the many
prominent men who visit West Chest
er, none draw larger houses than
Russell Conwell. His exper ence as
soldier, traveller, and preacher com.
blned with great strength of body and
mind, makes his lecture most attrac-
tive. Addison Jones, Supt. Schools
West Chester, Pa.
The Schubert Male Quartette of
Chicago. Thursday Evening Dec. ~.
"rhe Quartette swayed the audience
at will from ecstacies of rapture,
through convulsions of laughter, to
tears of deepest feeling. The tones
of the Quartet,e, like the rich cords OF
a cathedral organ, swelled and died
away in harmonies transcendent"
Norfolk, Va. Ne,cs & Courier,
Reserved seats at the usual price
$3.50. Tickets for sale at Dentler's
on and after Dec. 10.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-12-09
MAIN WILLIE.

Mr. George Breish has bought Mr..
Murray's dwelling house and expects
to move it to his farm sometime
during the winter. AS it is pretty
good sized two story house it will be
quite an undertaking, but he thinks
by the use OF traction engines it can
be easily moved.
A number from this place assisted
IN the pole raising at Mifflinville last
Thursday and also helped eat the OK.
which they pronounced excellent, and
the best part of the exercises.
Rev White of Mifljnvillc has been
holding prohacted meeting in the NJ.
f. Church at this place for the past
week and will continue it during the
coming week.
The recent rains have not effected
the water supply of this vicinity and
therefore some families are still carry.
ing water quite long distances. IN
less we have more warm weather and
abundant rains, they will be sadly in
convenienced this winter.
Several Of the farmers are buying
western cattle to fatten during
the winter. They are said to be pretty
high in price, but it seems reasonable
to infer that it Is more profitable for
the farmers TO feed their crops, than
to sell them and thus rob their ground
of the best fertilizers.
Mr.. Reighard, Of Ringtown is en-
ploying several hands in the construct
ion OF a large Touring mill at this
Place. He is pushing the work as fast
as possible and will no doubt have it
ready for operation in the near future
1t will be situated near the bridge
across Catawissa creek where the old
forge was loc ated. This will make
quite an improvement to the upper
end of town.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-12-09
DIRECTORS DAY,

OF all the days during the week of
Teachers Institute, directors day
should be the most important L: isupon
that day that new ideas are given,
which will assist the directors in their
selection of teachers for the following
year. Every director in the county
ought to be present on Thursday Dec.
2a, and take part, or by their presence
encourage others in the discussion OF
the subjects assigned. The Secretary
has proposed an enrolling book, in
which is recorded the names of all
the directors who attend the meeting.
The book is open at all times to
the inspection of the public, and will
be kept in the Office of the County
Superintendent.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-12-09

Jay Gould died at his palatial re-
sidence Fifth avenue last Friday morn
ing at o:I5 o'clock, He was but SO
years OF age. A little over 5 years
ago his physician told him he had con,
sumption, but he refused to believe
it and baffled the disease until it could
no longer be consealed. His late sick
ness only lasted two weeks. Funeral
services was held Monday. 1t was a
strange funeral, there were no signs of
mourning anywhere. The rich pic
lures and statuary in the room where
the body lay were undraped. Very
few tears were shed. Mr.. Gould had
spent all his energy on money getting
and did not care how he obtained it,
or who suffered. He cared little for
the laws of the land, and evaded them
whenever it interfered with his ac-
cumlation of wealth. He was esti-
NOTED to be worth SIoo, ,ooo, 900.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-12-09

P. H. Freeze met with quite a
serious accident Friday of last week.
He was coming down the lane at his
farm, with a tread power threshing
machine and was standing upon the
machine resting against the cross
piece, when it gave way throwing him
in front OF the wheels. The wheels
struck him about the hip, stopping
everything. His boy held the horses
while he extricated himself. He was
under the wheels from three to five
minutes which seemed like hours to
him. The weight he held back while
under the wheel was about 2,Soo lbs.
The only injury apparent is that he is
quite lame, but seems to improve
every day.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-12-09
Norris the Detective, Captures the man
who sold the Brick to Appleman.

J.T. Norris of Springfield, Ohio,
is registered at the Exchange Hotel
this week. His mission in Blooms
burg is to have an indictment brought
against one "Red Austin by name,
for having fleeced John Appleman
last September of about $500, by
means of the "gold brick" scheme.
Red Austin" whose right name is
Patrick Henry Davis, is one of gang
of men who have been playing their
scheme upon rich farmers. They
have succeeded in getting about $IoO,
900. Detective Norris has captured
Austin, who is now in jail at Goshen,
n. Y, for fleeing farmer Crowell, of
Newburg out of $500. Crowell re
ceived all his money. Austin will
probably soon be brought to Blooms
burg to answer the charge. The plan
of the gang is that as soon as a con-
federate is captured the other furnish
bail for his release, and forfeit the
bail. Mr.. Norris now has a7 brass
bricks which he has obtained of far
mers who have been heeced.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-12-09
PERSONAL.

Milton Runyon has moved to
Hughesvllle.
A. II. Fullmer has moved from
Benton to Bloomsburg.
Geo. Z. Elwell Esq. was in Phila-
delphia Tuesday and Wednesday
Cyrus Robbins of Asbury gave us
pleasant call Saturday last.
Hon. c. G.. Murphy came to town
Sunday evening, in order to be ready
for commencing of court next morning.
G.. p. Frymire is confined to the
house by sickness. 1t is the first he
has been housed up tor many years.
DR.. J. r. Montgomery, the popular
and skillful physician of Buck Horn
was in town on Monday.
David Welsh, Esq, and Daniel
Currey of Centralia were in town the
early part of the week, attending to
business and meeting their numerous
friends
G.. w. Hirleman, Esq, of Benton
was in town Tuesday and Wednes-
day. He was subpenaed in the
Benton assault and battery case.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-12-09
Bagged d Bear and Catamount.

Thaddeus Prescott, Of Sullivan
County, saw two catamounts bounce
upon a doe and:pull her down in the
woods on Dutch Mountain, about the
middle of November. Mr.. Prescott,
who was unarmed, yelled at the top Of
his voice, and the fierce catamount
disappeared in the forest They had
torn the does throat 50 badly that she
soon bled to death, and Mr.. Prescott
removed the enrtails and lugged the
carcass home. A few hours later he
armed himself with a repeating rifle
and hid in the woods, near where the
doe had fallen In an hour or so
Mr.. Prescott saw a large catamount
steal out of the underground and be-
gin to nose around the does entra:ls.
While he was holding his rifle on the
catamount expecting every second to
see its mate appear, for he hoped to
kill the two, bear waddled out of
the bush, gave the catamount a cuff,
and started to feed on the entrails.
The catamount snarled at the bear
and endeavored to get part of the
food, and while they were quarreling
Mr. Prescott banged away twice and
killed them both. The bear weighed
200 pounds, and the catamount,
which was a large male tipped the
steel-yard at forty-nine pounds
Phila. Press.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-12-09

Alden Benedict's Fabio Romani, a
dramatization of The Vendetta" was
produced last night at the Grand
Opera House. A large audience as,
sisted on the occasion and showed its
appreciation by frequent and hearty
applause. The play is essentially
sombre in tone, but is relieved by
comedy. The situations are thrilling,
and the motive strong and dramatic.
The title role was played by Walter
Lawrance, in an earnest and forcible
manner. The false wife Nina, was
we'll played by Miss Frances Field.
The scenic effects, particularly an
eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, were very
pretentious. The Spanish skirt-dance
by Szerina was repeatedly encored.-
No'o York Eyeni'tg San.
Opera House, December 10.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-12-09

Lemon juice is far more re-
freshing and healthful than vinegar in
preparing cold-slaw and it is the same
with sliced tomatoes. The tomatoes
ripe and sliced, with salt between and
fairly drenched in lemon juice, make
most delicious dish Very hot
water-about half cup-with the
juice of a lemon and a trihe of salt
added will prove new and agreeable
substitute for cold and sweetened lem
onade when winter is fairly with us.
The glass cone-like "squeezers' made
to fit tumbler, now in use, aid in
making these lemonades.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-12-09
Resolutions.

Pursuant to the call of the Presi
dent special meeting Of the Board
Of Directors of the Bloomsburg Water
Company was held at their Office in
Bloomsburg on Monday, Nov. 2S.
1892, for the purpose Of taking suit
able action in the matter of the death
of their late member, I. S. Kuhn.
Messrs. Sharpless, Little and Clark,
the committee appointed for the pur.
pose, then submitted the following
resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted:
ResoIyed, That in the death Of our
associate, l. S. Kuhn, the Water Com
pany has lost faithful, capable and
useful Director, The community an
honorable, energetic and progressive
citizen. He was indeed an exemplary
man, open handed and kind hearted.
A devoted husband and companion.
A kind, affectionate and provident
father. Even in this hour of sadness
we feel grateful for the pleasant me
mories that survive his many years
Of agreeable and pleasant associations
with us. For this loss We desire to
record our sincere regret.
ReSolce0, That to the widow and
family in their great bereavement, we
tenter our heartfelt sympathy and con-
dolence.
ReSolred, That as mark of our
respect, we attend the funeral in 4
body.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-12-09

Congressman Wolveton is desery.
lngly popularin in this county. In the
past fifteen years he has been a candi-
date five times, three times for the
State Senate and twice for Congress.
By looking at the vote it will be seen
he ran ahead of his ticket in every
section of the county. His majority
in the county was 1882, just 500 votes
ahead Of Cleveland. His vote was as
follows Majority in "upper end
46S ; in the ''middle district" GA ;
IN the slower end" 3os; total 1882
Ewes, the Republican candidate,
carried the "coal region" by three
majority, leaving Congressman
Wolverton's majority 1885 in the
county. Every time he has been a
candidate he has run far ahead of his
tcket,-Sunbury Democrat.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-12-09

The Jackson Club of Danville, with
membership comprising many of
the leading Democrats Of Montour
county, I7o strong, has permanently
organized. Leading on the list are
such workers as Town Clerk Benja-
min Harris, Charles Chalfant, of the
Intelligencer; Edward w. Peters,
Elias Maier, John l.. Russell, Samuel
J. Williams, John X. Gerringer, Rep.
resentative-elect, and Clarence HID
dens The Jackson Club did
great work in this years campaign OF
education, as Montour's 76S Demo.
cratic majority in total of s,o4o
shows.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-12-09
His Toe Broken He Swear 2

Last Monday at Bloomsburg sta.
tion hand recklessly threw a trunk in
to Baggage Master Rooms car on the
ID. Il. & w. The trunk landed on
Mr.. Rooms little member of "Dolly's'
foot, and now the jolly baggage master
walks like a dog on three legs, and
his friends are wondering if he swore
after the trunk sailed through the
door and struck his foot.-Northuna-
bertrand Press.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-12-09
DEATH OF NATHAN OHR0MIS.

Nathan Chromis died at his home
on Eighth streeth Tuesday afternoon,
aged about 46 years, \ wife End five
children mourn his loss. The imme-
diate cause of death was inflammation
of the bowels although other causes
have Frustrated him for about seven
weeks. He has been employed as
foreman at the warehouse of II. V.
White & Co., for about seven years.
Funeral services will be held at the
residence Friday afternoon at =
O'Clock.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-12-09

Actor Joseph Jeff,erson's farm in
Louisiana, to which Mr.. Cleveland
may go for few days hunting this
winter, is described as a beautiful
place. Immense wales, which never
lose their verdure, may be found there,
the forests are full of game the
waters are covered with wild duck,
and there are lakes abounding in
huge trout. Mr.. Jeff'erson's house is
twenty miles from a railway.-Ne,c
York Tribune.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-12-09

Walter Lawrence and Miss Francis
Field supported by a strong company
in Alden Benedicts Spectacular ORA
ma, Fabio Romani. Thrilling and
interesting earthquake effect, an
eruption of Mount Venuvius, Illumi-
nation of the bay Of Naples, forming a
most magnificent Spectacular Tab.
leau. The famous Serpentine dance
by Szerina. Prices as, IS and SO
cents. Saturday, Dec. 10.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-12-09

The Wilkesbarre Record says "a
farmer near Dutch Mountain, near
the line of the new railroad running
from Harvey's Lake to Noxen, a few
days ago while digging along the
mountain that JOINS his farm, saw a
black looking substance under a large
stone he had blasted and by some
digging uncovered good quality Of
semi-bltuminous coal in vein about
eighteen inches thick. This is what
has attracted spectators, and all say
that the underlying strata may be
mined in paying quantities. Pros
pecting is still going on and the farm
ers and lumbermen are enthusiastic
over the find. Practical coal men are
also becoming interested and pre-
paratlons are now being made to
send the coal to market.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-12-09

The following letters are held at the
BloomsDurg, Pa, post Office and will
be sent to the dead letter Office Dec
ember 90, 1892.
Mr.. Chas Boothe, Miss Almy Cor
SAGE, Mr. I. B. Fletcher, Mr.. John
Hoorer, Mr. Myron Kitchen, M. f.
Murphy, Mr.. Chas. Ruckel, Mr..
Errien Shultz.
Persons calling for these letters will
please say they were advertised Dec
ember 6, 1892. One cent will be
charged on each letter advertised.
A. B. CATHCART, p. M.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-12-09
School Report.
BROWNS SCHOOL.

Following is the report of Browns
School, Main township, for the month
ending Monday, November 2Sth,
1892. Whole number in attendance,
males II, females IL, total e. Those
missing no days since commencement
of term are Mary Aten, Ida Keifer,
Daisy Kelchner, Annie Grover, Eva
Hendershott, Martin Grover, Myron
Hendershott and Hobert Mauser.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-12-09

Hon. Jesse Beaver, brother
of the late Thomas Beaver, and
uncle of ex-governor Beaver, died at
Danville last Saturday. In earlier
years he was a merchant in Mill .rstown
and was postmaster, Collector of Tolls
for the Pennsylvania Canal Company,
for five years Associate Judge of Perry
County, member Of the Legislature,
and Internal Revenue Collector.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-12-09

The editor of the Shickshlnny Dem
Ocrat has evidently "been there" for
he seems to know just how it is. There
is probably not an editor in the State
who has not had the same experience.
The Democrat saws
When tHo rival newspaper men get
into tilt and have a little fun at each
others expense, it is amusing to listen
to the good advice OF friends" The
meanest man in town, however, is he
who wants you to "do the other fel-
low up" by printing some ancient
scandal derogatory to the rivals char.
acter. This is neither fair or manly.
and no man Of decency will indulge
In 1t privately or publicly.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-12-09
An extraordinary sentence

An extraordinary sentence was
passed upon a murderer in Neruppin,
Germany, couple of weeks ago. The
criminal was a workman who had
murdered his two children and after
ward mutilated the bodies in a shock
ing manner. He was sentenced to
undergo fourteen years imprisonment
at hard labor, and at the expiration of
the term to be executed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-12-09
A swindler is travelling ii

A swindler is travelling through
Montour County offering farmers
enough wire to fence ten acres, free
of charge, if the farmers will sign a
contract to take the agency. After
wards the contract turns up to be
promlsory note for one hundred
dollars or more. Farmes should be
careful of stangers.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-12-09
Oentralia Home Talent.

Centralia home talent will produce
a play "The Two Irish Chums" at the
Odd Fellows Hall on Tuesday even
ing, Dec. 18th. The company are
under the management of John Ellis,
and are now actively rehearsing, and,
we have no doubt, will give a very
satisfactory and praiseworthy perform
ance.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-12-09

On account OF dullness in the coal
trade an order has been posted at the
ID. l.. & w. Office in Scranton to the
effect that all conductors promoted
within the past four years will have to
to go back to braking, and brakemen
recently appointed will be laid off.
About a dozen conductors will be eff
fected by this order.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-12-09

One week from next Monday,
Teachers Institute for Columbia coun-
ty, will begin in the Opera House at
Bloomsbury. County Superintendent
Johnston has prepared an excellent
program for this year. All teach
ers as we'll as directors should be
present.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-12-09

Edward NJ. Sloppy, a former Shick
shinny boy, and one Of the most re-
liable engineers on the Bloomsburg
division of the ID. l.. q w. Railroad,
had narrow escape from a violent
death at Plymouth, by being struck
by the tender Of locomotive. He
was dragged nearly 200 feet before
he was eXtricated from his perilous
position.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-12-09
VOL. 81

About forty of the Democratic
ladies of Dushore paraded the streets of
that village few evenings since in
honor of the election of Cleveland
The procession was led by Misses
Winnie Jackson and Winnie Pealor
beating base drum.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-12-09

The last claim for damages result
ing from the Mud Run disaster has
been paid. This was the most expcn-
sive accident that ever occurred on the
Lehigh Valley road. Damages to the
amount of $aoo, 900 have been paid.
and while many suits were instituted
none ever reached a Jury.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-12-09

The Berwick Electric Light Com
pany is now in operation, and that
borough is illuminated witt arc lights.
1t is great improvement over the
coal oil lamps.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-12-09

The world is like looking glass,
and gives back to every man the re-
Election of his own face. Frown at it
and it will in turn look sourly upon
you laugh at it and with it and it is
a jolly, kind companion.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-12-09

Receipt books, three to a page, ,co
In book, two to page, 200 in a
book, and one to page, 100 in a
book, with stubs and perforated, at
The COLUMBIAN Office. If
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-12-09

For job printing of all kinds The
COLUMBIAN Office is the best equipped
IN this section. All presses ruiz by
water power Estimates given cheer
fully,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-12-09

Five,cent articles, sold below the
cost Of the production of a good
article, must be relegated to the rear.
BullsHead Flavoring Extracts are the
best. Price 10 cts. bottle.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-19
LONG DISTANCE TELEPHON|NG,
Era in the Hello
Business.
New York and Chicago Connected
By the Phone.
Sound Transmitted Hundred of Miles
as Readily rs b Rod-Mayors
Grant and Washburne Ex-
change Greetings.

By the Associated Press
New YORK, Oct. IS The long dis
tance telephone between Ney York and
Chicsgo was tried this morning. This
conversation passed:
"Hello, ChicagoP'
swell, what is L., New York;"
"Are you all right?"
II can hear you just as plainly as if
you were standing within three feet OF
me-"
1t was easier to get Chicago than to
make connection with Brooklyn. This
is the longest telephone ever success
fully used. 1t consists OF double me-
tallic current.
distinguished company, the telephone
service was formally inaugurated. Presi-
dent Hudson explained to the assemb-
lage, before the test began, that the new
connection between New York and Chi
cago was the longest telephone line in
the world. A cornet solo. The Star
Spangled Banner, was then played, and
the same familiar tune repeated from
Chicago. The notes came clear and dis
tinct. America was cent and received in
the same way then Mayor Grant spoke
to Mayor Washburne, of Chicago.
"The city OF Chicago greets the city of
New York." said Mayor Washburn.
THE city of New York returns the
compliments, and wishes you all success
in the great celebration you are to have
this week" was Mayor Grants reply.
"The city of Chicago extends greet
ings and congratulates the nation,"
said Mayor Washburn impressively,
"on the American invention which shall
supplement the telegraph, and enable
the people of the continent to communi-
cate orally where they now resort to
post and telegraph"
Mayor Grant, in conclusion made q
graceful personal expression of regret at
his inability to attend the dedication
exercises this week.
CHICAGO, Oct. 18-A representative
gathering from commercial, scientific
and newspaper circles assembled in the
Chicago Offices of the Long Distance Tel
ephone company this afternoon to
witness the formal opening of
telephone communication between
New York and Chicago. The
wire was tapped and each visitor was
provided with receiver and heard dis
tinctly all that passed on the wire be-
tween Mayor Washburne and Mayor
Grant, also the musical programme.