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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07
Where Green Backs are Redeemed.

With "pass" from the Treasurer
we may walk through the Redemption
Division, as it is called, where the
worn-out bank. bills are received and
cancelled and destroyed. You would
be amazed to see the skill with which
fragments of bills that have been
soaked in water nearly to pulp,
scorched and crisped by fire, or gnawed
by rats, are pieced together on paper
the size of the original bill, so that
their value can be found. When all
is done, they are placed under a glass,
which Is also of the same size as the
bill, and is divided into sections that
will show very nearly the precise frac-
tional part Of the bill which is missing,
so that if tenth part Of one-dollar
bill is gone, the bill is at once seen to
be worth but ninety cents. The wom-
en- do this with surprising accuracy
and dexterity. 1t is not always pleas
ant work, for the money is sometimes
fearful stuff to handle when it comes
in to be counted-reeking with filth,
and having a shocking odor. That
which is to be destroyed or replaced
with new is put on a machine run by a
turbine wheel, which punches the pack,
ages in several spots so that it would
be nearly impossible to use the bills
again, and it is then taken to a pecu-
liar furnace to be burned, where the
coloring matter, chemical and metallic,
of its substance makes curious wildly
tinted slag.-Harriet Prescott Spot
ford, IN Harper's Young People.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07
A Foolish Proposal.

The married woman's act of 1887
contains two reservations in the gener-
al emancipation of women as to her
separate property. 1t provides that
she shall have no power to mortgage
or convey her real estate unless her
husband joins in such mortgage or
conveyance also, that she shall not
become an accommodation indorser or
surety for another. A bill is now
pending in the House of Representa-
tives to repeal these two exceptions to
the unlimited control over their separ-
ate property which the law gives to
married women.
This is foolish move, and we take
for granted it will never become law,
even though it starts out with favor
able recommendation from the Judiciary
Committee. If passed it would give
a married woman more independence
with regard to her separate property
than her husband enjoys as to his.
He cannot convey real estate without
his wife joining in the conveyance, and
though he has the power to sacrifice
his dover rights by mortgaging his real
estate and permitting foreclosures, his
power in this respect ought to be cur
tailed rather than to extend to the wife
the power to divest her husband of his
courtesy by an indirect and often in
principle fraudulent process.
There are various ways by which
we'll to-do families are impoverished at
single blow, but there is none SO
common or so effective as by the &C.
commodiation Endorsements of the
head of the family. Something might
be said Of putting check on the hus-
bands right to use this wholesale
method of getting rid of the slow &C
cumulations of life time, but what
can be said in favor Of extending to
married women the same facile means
of impoverishing herself1
Married men would need to be most
careful what friends their wives made
if, in addition to other perils, advent
urous young men in business are free
to persuade the moneyed married ladies
Of their acquaintance to become their
accommodation indorsers unknown to
their husbands. Women would not
be benefited by having such privilege
extended to them. There is no merit
in the proposed change in the law,
and it ought to be incontinently kill
ed.-Press.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

May Smith Robbins. who is starting
in the comedy "Little Trixie" is fast
gaining recognition as one of the most
versatile soubrettes now before the
public. She is said to be one ofthe great
est dancers in America, and her comedy
work is far above the average in its
quaint humor and charming artless-
ness. Her company is a very strong
one and includes the celebrated "Im-
perial Quartette" and the "Trixie Man
dolin Trio" The play is bright, breezy
and funny, and at the same time refn-
ed, interesting and pleasing. This
company without doubt gives a very
enjoyable evenings entertainment and
is worthy the patronage of all. Blooms
burg Opera House, April 18th.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07
Are Your Eyes Alike ?

According to German doctor, who
has just published the results Of a long
course Of experiments on this subject,
the sight is rarely alike in both eyes.
He finds that only in one case out Of
fifteen are both eyes in good condi-
tion. In seven cases out Of ten one
eye is stronger th9n the other. In two
cases out of five patients are affected
with astigmatism, which may be de-
fined as an imperfect focusing of the
light rays entering the eyes. This
usually arises from difference in the
curvature Of the cornea or transparent
portion of the front of the eye. Nearly
fifty pei cent. possess only an imper-
feet appreciation of colors.-BostOn
Globe.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07
ROYAL AIOANUM BENEFITS.

On Friday last Mrs. J. G. Worth
ineton received draft for 49, from
the Royal Arcanum through the hands
of G. E. Wilbur, Regent, F. Fl. Jen-
kius, Secretary, and c. S. Furman,
Treasurer of Bloomsburg Council, be
ing in payment of benefit certificate of
her husband, lately deceased, who was
a member of Roanoke Council, Vir-
ginia. He had paid 10 about $4,000
in assessments and dues. The Royal
Arcanum always pays promptly, and is
in a sound condition after an existence
of sixteen years.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

The Norman Temple at Salt Lake
City, one of the most remarkable
buildings in the world, will be dedi-
Gated on the 9Th of April, just forty
years to day from the time of the
laying of its corner stone. An inter
esting history Of its construction, with
a description Of its exterior and inte-
rior. written by prominent citizen of
Salt Lake City, will appear in Har-
per's Weekly of the same date. Apro-
pos also of this event, the same num-
Der of the Weekly will contain an en-
tertaining article by Julian Ralph, en-.
titled "a Week with the Mormons,
with page of illustrations Of scenes
in Logan, Utah, a typic,l Mormon
village.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07
A Poor Trout Season.

Fishermen are of the opinion tina,
the trout season from the present in
dications will not be nearly as fruitful
or profitable as was last years season
This is due to the enormous quantity
of snow which covers the hill in which
the prolific trout streams lie. The
water for some time to come viii
be polluted with melted snow. The
speckled beauties will find very pool
food in this kind of water and will be
come poor. Their native value vii
be hardly worth catching. Brook
trout may not be expected to be ir
prime condition for being caught be-
fore June IS or July.-Freeland 1ri
bune.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07
VOL2S

The Jackson & Woodin Manufact-
uring Company have nearly completed
a very handsome pair of trucks which
are to be placed on exhibition at the
Worlds Fair. A car will be built on
the trucks by the New York Air Brake
Company, and it will be fitted up with
their patent air brake, serving as an
exhibit for both parties. The wood.
work of the trucks is southern pine,
finished UP nicely and polished. The
wheels ard other iron work is all dress.
ed up smooth and painted black with
bright red trimmings. 1t is a very
creditable job aid will undoubtedly
attract great amount of attention
while on exhibition.-Berwick Inde.
pendent.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07
Vestrymen Elected.

AT meeting of the pew holders of
St. Pauls Church on Monday evening
after service, the following persons
were elected vestrymen for tine en-
suing year; J. G.. Freeze, f. R. Drink,
er, c. F. Knapp, Geo E. Elwell, Paul
Il. Writ, Geo. S. Robbins, and J. G..
Wells. The Vestry organized and
elected the following officers: Senior
Warden, f. r. Drnker Junior War
den, 7. G. Freeze Vice President,
Geo. f. Elwell; Secretary, Paul E.
Writ; Treasurer, Geo. S. Robbins.
The Rector is President of the Vestry.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07
NOl5
PERSONAL.

Judge Murphy spent Monday in
town.
r. B. Hanly Esq. has moved his
law Office to Mrs. Ent's building.
S. B. Kisner, one of Millville's PROM
inent citizens, was in town on Monday.
Judge and Mrs. Ikeler are spending
the week in Philadelphia.
Miss Grace Neal is at home from
school on her Easter vacation.
Lewis Girton Of Hemlock was
among the visitors to Bloomsbury on
Monday.
Mrs. A. z. Schoch and Mrs. Chas.
Watson McKelvy went to Philadelphia
on Tuesday.
Mrs. DR.. J. c. Biddle of Ashland,
visited her mother Mrs. Buckingham,
this week.
Edward V. Hartman is now engaged
as salesman for Ely, Collins & Hale of
Philadelphia.
Miss Lille Doak has returned from
Philadelphia, where she went to get
the new spring styles for her dress
making establishment
Chas. p. Elwell has rented the room
recently occupied by T. B. Hanly in
the COLUMBIAN building, and will oc-
cupy it as a business office.
Charles H. laval, son of J. ].
laval, has graduated at the College
of Pharmacy Of Philadelphia, and is at
home on visit,
William Masters, the we'll known
merchant and successful: business man
of Millville, spent Monday in Blooms
burg.
Mr.. and Mrs. p E. Writ and Mrs.
Rogers went to New York on Tuesday
to attend a reception at Garden City
Cathedral school, where Carl Writ is
student.
Edward w. Walton who has been
employed by J. G. Wells for the past
year, has resigned his position and
returned to his home in Philadelphia.
He made many friends here as he is
young man Of polished manners and
excellent character.
John Fox has recovered sufficiently
from his illness to enable him to travel
and on Wednesday he went to Phila-
delphia to visit his sister, Mrs. Gilbert.
We hope he may come back much
improved.
Clarence Butt, son of z. A. Butt of
Jackson township who has been at
tending the Normal School at Valpa-
raiso, Indiana, since last fall, has Sc
cured good position at the Worlds
Fair in Chicago, and expects to re-
main there during the Exposition.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

Clarence Taylor was killed at Johns
town, Pa, last Friday by falling
telephone pole, which struck him on
the head. He fingered until Saturday,
when he died. The remains arrived
here on Monday, and the funeral was
held on Tuesday, from the residence
of his parents on Fourth street, the
services being conducted by the
Knights of Malta, of which Order he
was member. His age was abou,
% years. He was the youngest son
of Frank Taylor, and brother OF w.
B., John, Charles and Harry Taylor of
this town. Numerous beautiful floral Of
serings were contributed by his friends,
among them being some white lilies
from Mrs. c. H. Wise, wife of the
foreman of the electric department oi
Cambria Iron Co., flowers representing
a telephone pole from the employees
of the same company; handsome
floral design from Friendship Fire Co.,
of Bloomsburg contributions from the
Christian Endeavor, and Y. M. c. A.,
and his Sunday School class. The
funeral was largely attended.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

The Bliss Quartet Concert at the
Opera House was a very enjoyable
musical entertainment, and they de-
served much larger audience than
they had. Although there are many
musical people in Bloomsburg, it is
hard to get good house unless the
sale of tickets is vigorously pushed by
personal canvas. This is the third
concert of high order recently that
has been poorly patronized, the other
two being the Schumann Concert Com
pany, and the Monument Fund Con-
cert.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

An election was held in the Luth.
eran church Tuesday evening, when
the following were chosen as officers
of the Sunday school: Superinten-
dent, w. H. Brooke; Assistant Super
intendent, c. H. Albert; Secretary,
W. l.. Christ; Assistant Secretary,
Geo. Alleman; Superintendent of In
FAINT Department, Florence Writ; As,
sistant Superintendent in Infant De-
partment, Edith Weiss; Librarian,
Willie Snyder Assistant Librarian, :
years, Chas. Kesty; Book Distributors,
John Hyssong, John Traub, Organist,
Mary Alleman.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07
Mr.. F. M. Kelly OF Milton has been

Mr.. F. M. Kelly of Milton has been
employed by the Thomson Houston
Electric Light Co. to take charge of
the business management Of the COM
pany here and at Milton. Mr.. Kelly,
will spend about half of his time in
each place. He is an expert book.
keeper and gentleman whom it is a
pleasure to meet, and he will no doubt
succeed in getting the affairs of the
Company in better shape than they
have been here for some time past.
Mr.. White will continue in charge of
the plant as electrician.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

]. B. Robson Esq, has moved his
law office from the RAWLINGS building
to the rooms in Hartman's building
which he occupied some years ago.
He is the Solicitor of the Town of
Bloomsburg, position to which he
has been appointed a number of terms.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

At an election held in the Lutheran
church Wednesday evening the follow
ing were elected officers of the church
to serve for three years: Elder, John
Wolf; Deacons, ID. w, Kitchen, Prof.
G. II. Albert.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

Daniel Breeze died on Friday night
after an illness of several weeks, aged
seventy years. A widow and six chill
dren survive him. He was member
of the Baptist church for many years
past The funeral was held on Tues
day morning.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07
Cholera !

During 1898, cholera may visit Chi
cago and Bloomsburg. Let every ci-
tizen keep person and premises clean
within and without. Drink no water
except it be first boiled and eat no
food except cooked and hot, then
cholera need not be feared.
FRANCIS p, DRINKER,
Pres't. of Town Council.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

G.. NJ. Lockard has moved back to
Bloomsburg from his farm near Light
street, after being farmer for several
years. He occupies his own property
on First street.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

The new chancel windows at St.
Paups Church are beautiful ones. The
center one contains this inscription !:
"Chancel windows givsn by John A.
Funston and Elmira his wife" The
kneeling crickets in the church were
the gifts of Mrs. Hester Barton, and the
hymn tablets were presented by w. p.
Meigs.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

The Benton Argus has entered up
on its second year. Editor Smith has
made it bright and newsy sheet. 1t
is well printed, ably edited, and we
wish it continued and increased pros
perity.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

Main street has been cleaned up by
Street Commissioner Housed, and it
presents neat appearance. The
whole town should be cleaned up, and
some place should be provided where
garbage can be thrown or burned.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

Grant Herring's application to be
appointed Internal Revenue Collector
of the Twelfth district was filed at
Washington last Thursday He is en-.
dorsed by Representative Wolverton
and stands very good chance of get
ting the place. We shall rejoice at
his success.-Dushore Reyieso.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

Newton Boone is making his home
with Mr.. and Mrs. William Swentzell
on West Third street. Mr.. Boone is
one of the oldest residents of Blooms
burg.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

Rabb &..Rehm have sold their pot
terry to A. l.. Hyssong tor $3.50.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

Mrs. e. F. Stohner has opened a
branch millinery store in Berwick.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-21
MURDER.
Edward Phinney Fires -Four Times at
Edward M. shine.

Edward Phinney Fires -Four Times at
Edward M. shine
Boston. Aug. 2l.--Edward M. Shine of
South Boston lies dead at the city hospi
tai ON bullets discharged by klad named
Edward Phinney, 20 years of age, who
lived in the tenement above him on West
Sixth street.
Phinney is now under arrest at station Q
and will be arraigned in the South Boston
district court this morning on the charge
of murder.
Phinney fed precipitately Saturday
evening after firing at Mr.. Shine and
escaped, but put In an appearance at
station at noon yesterday aud sur
rendered himself.
Mr.. Shine failed steadily from the mo.
ment he reached the hospital, being un-
conscious most Of the time. He talked
disconnectedly at intervals about the fire
department, the words "horses engine
and truck" being frequently repeated. He
was machinist by trade, but the fire
department has always been his hobby.
The doctor hoped Shine would be strong
an operation, that the bullets might be
extracted, but he could keep nothing on
his stomach, and the physicians sent word
that their patient could scarcely live the
night out. The end came, however, earlier
than was expected
Tho Cause OF the Trouble.
Various annoying inisstatenents have
been made concerning the origin of the
differences between Shine and Phinney.
Mr. and Mrs. Shine had been creditably
Informed that young Phinney had in his
possession photograph showing two nude
figures, TO which he had affixed the names,
''Mr. and Mrs. Shine" Mrs Shine indig-
nantly denies that young Phinney ever
attempted to show her any obscene photo
graphs. She says that her late husband
was highly indignant over the display OF
this photograph, and for more than a week
had been expostulating with Phinney over
the matter Saturday night he again
heard about the photograph and went up
stairs to find Phinney soon after he
reached home, but learned that he was
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-21

WIscAssET. Me-, Aug. 2l.-This town
has ratified the contract made by the
Wiscasset and Quebec railroad directors
and George ii. Crosby, whereby the latter,
with other prominent men of means. when
the subscribed stock amounts to $4,000,
are TO commence the construction Of the
long projected railroad, beginning at tide
water In Wiscasset and running through
Alma. Wbitefeld, Windsor. China. Albion
pnd Unity to Burnham station.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-21

A Washington Editor Responsible For
the Invitation 20 the Capital
WAsHIsGros, Aug. 2l.-The man who
originated the scheme Of inviting to the
national capital an army Of the unem-
ployed to make such a demonstration as
would compel congress to heed their de-
mands for relief is A. e. Redstone. editor
of a weekly paper called The Tocsin, pub
lished in Washington. II, is devoted to
dissemination OF the principles OF social
ism, and he claims for it circulation of
several thousands Mr.. Redstone says
the idea first found place in one Of his
editorials two or three weeks ago, and i'm
mediately attracted attention, and that
work Of organization of these bodies OF
the destitute is going on in all the large
cities.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-21

GALVESTON. Aug 2i.-Advices have just
reached here from Coahuila, Mex, that a
riot occurred there on the 18th in which
seven'men were killed. The cause OF the
trouble was the recent removal aud i'm
prisonment of the mayor and the appoint
ment of another in his place who had
acted in tyrannical manner since his in
duction into office 81
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Must STAY In Prison.

DENVER, Aug. 2i.-The second attempt
TO secure the release Of "Maneater"
Packer from prison has failed. An at
tempt was made in the state supreme
court some time ago to secure his release
on the ground that the accumulative sem
tences were unconstitutional. The court
decided otherwise and an application was
made for commission to test his mental
soundness. This commission reported
that while Packers powers Of conccntra-
ton were not strong, his memory was un-
impaired.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-21
Chinese Assurance. Of safetv

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2l.--It transpires
that some days ago the state Department.
received message from LII Hung Chang.
the Chinese viceroy, to the eff ect that for
the present no retaliatory measures will
be initiated as regards this citizens of the
United States resident In China, and that
every effort will be made to protect them
and their interests in peace and safety till
the assembling Of congress In regulau
session.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-21
A Murderer Lynchsd.

MEMPHIs, Aug. 2l.--Six masked men
stopped a passenger train on the Missis-
sippi valley branch of the Illinois Central
railroad yesterday and held up Marshal
Stockton. They then took his prisoner.
Charles TAFT, from the train and shot him
to death. TAFT had murdered his en-
ployer, farmer named X q. Pete, last
c. bar
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-21

NEW YoRK. Aug q. The flrut coofs&
ence Of the delegatss .from ths varlou6
trades unions Of New York to take action
on the existing condition OF affairs ~ the
labor world and TO devise means OF assist
ing Che unemployed Was held yesterday.
Resolutions were passed khd c6mmIt(ees
appointed with . view OF Improving tia
condition OF affairs. One or two persons
present advanced socialistic ideas, but they
were promptly sat upon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-21
NEW ENGLAND NEWS.

out. Not long after, a. Mr.. Shine was
fastening his shoelaces, preparatory to
stepping out, Pbinney appeared In the
hallway and asked Shine what he wanted.
An animated discussion followed, dur
Ing which Mrs Shine says Phinney told
her husband he could wipe the floor with
him." etc. Mr. Shine gathered his fists,
but his wife held him back, and there was
n war OF words over the bannister. Finally
Shine started up the stairs, aud then
Phinney jerked revolver out OF his hip
pocket and fired four times
Two of the bullets entered Shines body,
one just below the heart, the other in
the groin, while the other two were em-
Ibedded In the casing Of the front door and
the wall.
Shine managed to get into his own
apartments, and DIR. Redmond was called.
After thorough examination, he directed
that the patient be taken TO the hospital
Rev. John Harkins was also summoned,
for It was feared that Shine was dying,
although he was able TO make au ante
mortem statement TO the effect that ed
die Phinney shot me-"
The Victims Good Record.
Edward Shine, the murdered man. was
33 years old and leaves wife and boy
and girl, both about years old He
worked for $. A. Wood. His record in
the fire department was especially good,
he being at first attached to hook and
ladder 5, and later TO engine 2 as a call
man. Mrs. Shine is thrifty housekeeper
and well liked by all who know her.
Phinney has sister who went nearly
crazy over the affair, while Michael
Clinton, boarder In the Shine family,
was locked up for assaulting the elder
! Phinney.
Young Phinney carried the revolver
away with him, and il he visited Nan
tasket, as is believed, the weapon is prob
ably at the bottom Of the harbor 1t is
believed Shinney had serious row with
Shine Saturday morning, which will be
brought oat by the evidence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-21

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. Aug. 2l.-It was
stated at the hospital last evening that
Leo Nolan, the l4-year-old boy who was
accidentally struck by baseball bat Sat
urday afternoon on Spruce street, North
Cambridge, had sustained compound
fracture of the skull. and his chances for
recovery are about even.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-21

CHICAGO, Aug. 2l.-Crazed by the exp
sessive use Of whisky Douglas Curtis, q
railroad brakeman, shot and Instantly
killed his 7-year-old daughter. seriously.
II not fatally, wounded his wife and then
blew out his own brains.