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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-12-22
THE FUTURE OF AFRICA.
Explorers Think the Dark Continent VIII
In Time fese mblc South America.

Explorers Think the Dark Continent VIII
In Time Geso mblc South America.
There is no country in the world to
which so much attention has of late
been directed as to Africa, and il the
powers of Europe can only smother
their rivalries and jealousics, the pros
poets are bright for the development
of the Dark Continent"
In the opinion of explorers, it will,
when progress has been made in the
work of civilization, be like South
America. There is strange mingling
of tongues and OF tribes in Africa.
There arc three great families on the
continent-the Myers in the west, the
Bantas in the east and south, and the
Ilamits in the north
But there are hundreds of different
kinds of languages spoken in Africa,
and some of the tribes are as different
from the others as are Chinese from
Europeans. Many of them are indus
trious, While others steal and murder,
but the latter will undoubtedly be ex-
terminated in the course of time.
There are reasons for believing that
away back in history white people
came from the north, and established
an empire around the great African
lakes There is tribe in that region
called Beejina, which is evidently de-
seconded from them.
The men and women are very light
brown. They bury their dead in the
same way us the old Egyptians did, in
pyramids; only they do not use stone,
but timber. Many of the pyramids
have crumblcd away, and only the
mummies remain. Each one of these
pyramids means generation. 1t
would be strange if Africa should
again be ruled by the white race, as at
the beginning.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-12-22
STATE PRODUCTIONS.
"hat Farmers and Stockmcn Raise In
Various Commemorative.

what Farmers mud Stoclmen Raise In
Various commemorative.
Delaware las 5000 farms. valued at
SjT0OO,0oo. The state produced i'm lssg
100000 bushels of corn and 200, 900
OF wheat. It exports every year .Ooo.-
geo quarts OF ctrawberr'ics and 55,OO0,-
coo baskets of peaches.
Missouri grows 9i0, 200, 900 bushels of
corn, $4,000, 600 Of oats, 10000, 600 of
wheat and 100000 pounds of to5ac.
co. The lead product has exceeded
lC0.OC0,Oo0 pounds in single year.
and the zinc has cqualed 1850 tons q
year.
Illinois produces s27O, 900, 600 of farm
products every year The grain prod
uct reaches t5,000,O 900; live stock.
s5o,O0O,0O0 dairy products, 1000, ,OJ0;
hay and potatoes, S2G, 100000. The farm
property is valued at more than 81 .OOo,-
100000.
Ohio raises 100, 100000 bushels of
corn, 10000 of wheat, 81, OOO. 900 of
oats, l2,000,000 of potatoes, 30, 200, 600
pounds of tobacco and 5000, 600 tons of
hay yearly. Tho vineyards produce
100000 gallons of wine and 80, 1000, 900
pounds of grapes
Wisconsin raises every year s105, 900, :
900 worth of farm products. The oat
crop is $4,000, 900 bushels; corn, IS, 1000
200; wheat, 2l,000, 900; barley, 12.OOO,-
900. Tho live stock is valued at $780,
100000. Over 10000 square miles are
undcrlaid by mineral deposits.
II. 4 l.. ~ nAn p.A
artificial irrigation. The farm products
exceed Sl2,000,000 year; there are L.
100000 cattle, 10000 sheep; the coal
fields cover 10000 square miles; the
supplies of marble, granite and other
building stone are inexhaustible.
Arkansas has 100000 farms which
produce 100000 bales of cotton, 900, 900
bushels of sweet potatoes, 1000, 900
pounds of tobacco. 100000 bushels
of corn and 10000 900 bushels of wheat.
From the Arkansas forests are cut over
$40 100000 of lumber every year.
Wyoming has 10000 square miles of
coal deposits. There are 5000 miles of
irrigating canals, watering 1000, 900
acres. The canals cost over $40, 900, ,O0a.
The live stock interests exceed $780,
C00,000 in value. Over S5,OOO,OO0 in
bullion has been taken from the mines
in one county.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-12-22
An Erlprpbablc Yarn.

"Onc of my ancestors won battle
during the crusadcs by his skill in
handling his artillery" said the baron.
But, my dear baron" said his
friend, "at the time of the crusades
gunpowder had not yet been discov-
cred"
81 know that rs well as you do, and
so did my ancestors"
'IIow did he win the battle, then?"
"IIe brought his artillery to bear on
the Saracens, and the stupid fools,
seeing the guns, supposed that powder
had at last been discovered and fed in
dismay"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-12-22

Bound FOR New York.
c9go q sight of the most meritorlous
objects exhibited, and no doubt many
who did visit the Fair would like an
ppOrtunity for narrower and more
atical view of the choicest objects of
yllc great exhibit.
Municipal politics will assume great
Importance in this city during the COM
- year. 1t would be unjust to the
l5D.lu spirit of the city to say that the
Il zen8 of Chicago did not keenly feel
lning the Fair period the many de-
iciCucics which are apparent to the
S'r OF the stranger In the exterior view
"a our progress and taste. There are,
icuA2 very serious problems awaiting
s,i,itiou, and public sentiment Is about
llousod to the point that 1t will brook
- further delay. The late elections
iitoWrd that the public mind is wide
lNal;c, and genuine reform move
n nj Is likely to result. Chicago is not
Gerfect city. 1t Is by no means an
..eHl municipal corporation The
uMl character Of its population, its
lo,lce methods, the facilities for inter.
ThGn passenger transportation, ana
nany ohev perpleSing problems de
EJpi wiser handling than they have
set received.
IL IA curious fact that all of the
m l,t valuable state buildings at the
W0:d's Eair should have gone to the
ink heap. Structures like the New
Ior,, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts
bar lugs Wet2 wcll worthy OF preser
Vpgi5u, They we're substantially built
At rrcIt COST, ana represented distinct
architectural schools. Yet 1t was i'm.
possible to preserve the structures.
WILL s. COOKIE.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-12-22

New words, or the old words with
modified meanings, have been intro
duced into our language by railways.
The word station, in the sense OF
n place for travellers to stop at Is
Thought to be one of these. That CON
lecture Is that when a general term
was required by the early railway
makers to indicate stopping place Tor
the trains, some one, calling to mind
the stations with which Britain was
studded in the Roman time, suggested
what was then new use OF an oiu
word.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-12-22
How ffc iucw.

Lawycr-Arc you sure that occur.
renee was on the seventeenth of the
month?
Witncss Yes, it was the seven
tccuth.
Lawycr-Eow remember. you are un-
der oath How do you know it was the
seventeenth?
Witncss-'Causc the day before that
Lawyer-Bc careful what you say,
now. Go on.
Witness was the sixteenth. and
the day after it was the eighteenth.
N. Y. Weekly.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-12-22
She Had Heard OF Them.

Mr.. Jason-I wonder which one of
them heather goddesses that there gilt
fgger represents?
Mrs. Jason-Pallas, l guess. I've
read so often in the papers of gilded
palaces, and l allow this is one Of
thcm.-Indianapolis journal.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-12-22
rlllea OF Ann.o Trees.

In the Sandwich islands tho apple
has become wild and forests of many
acres are found in various parts of the
country. They eXtend from The level
of the sea far up into the raountoln
sides. 1t is said miles of these apple
forests can occasionally be. seen
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-12-22

I'm sure we shall be on good
terms" said the man who had just
moved into the neighborhood to the
corner grocer.
mo doubt of it, sir. Especially" he
added as an afterthought, "if the
terms are cash. h."-Washington Star.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-12-22
a TURN ABOUT.
Tho Hen yvoro Cura, Du. tho Cur Vas a
Hero.

Tho Hen vero Cura, But tho Cur WGs a
Hero.
The Zoophilist of London repro
duces good dog story from Roman
paper. "A ten-year-old little girl had
fallen into the Tibcr that day (July
24) from the parapets of the Ponte
Margherita. The crowd who witnessed
the accident merely ran hither and
thither on the bridge and the banks
calling for some one TO help the child
nobody daring to do SO. Two police
men spent the time in making inquir'
les as to whether it was case of mur.
der or suicide The child, meanwhile,
was visibly drowning, VIXEN u dog-a
worlSman's miserable dog, destined to
end wretched day in the Stabularic
municipale Qost dogs yard)-leaped
barking into the Tibcr under the eyes
of all the screaming, but useless crowd.
"The poor beast, accustomed to feed
upon street offal and to sleep in any
she'd it could find, swan out to the lit.
tie girl in peril, caught her dress and
drew her to the shore. When he saw
her in safety the dog jumped and bayed
for Joy, licking the child's face and
hands. 1t appears they had been
friends. The child had known the dog
in manufactory at Pratt di CASTILLO,
and the poor animal was grateful to
her for some crumbs or caresses.
The crowd then tried to catch the dog
to see how an animal more brave than
so many men was made. But it ran
through their midst and disappeared.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-12-22
CHICAGO LETTER.
THE CIVIC PRIDE OF THE LAKE
CITY ILLUSTRATED.

sfnrsiialI Fields Noble Gift-A Great
billiard Matcb--Defeusc of the Lakes
Municipal Politics - Debris of the
Fair-NobIe buildings Sacrificed. .
Special Chicago Letter.
The peculiar civic pride that charac-
tcliZes Chicago's men of wealth has
been again manifested in striking
yay. Marshall Field, our millionaire
merchant, has contributed million
lollars towards founding Columbian
Museum, In which will be preserved
ono of the best results of the Worlds
columbian Exposition, and will re-
main perpetual memorial of that
great enterprise.
II Is not rs yet known what particu-
la. shape Mr.. Fields bequest will take.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-12-22
An Abnormal Sauint.
ings.

The other day y saw friend of
his sitting at n lunch in a restaurant
and reading his paper at the same time.
"Why, how on earth can you manage
to eat and read at the same time?"
''Pooh! | read with one eye and eat
with the other"-L' Escaut.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-12-22
disInay

Mrs. Wellment-Why, you are the
same man gave ten cents to last week.
What did you do with it?
Hungry Harry-Well, I'll tell yer
honest, mum. l spent it fer a Turkish
bath, n hair cut, shampoo, shave,
a shine; a white flannel yachting suit
an n diamond pin; an I'm sorry ter
say, mum, dat I'm busted agin.-Judge.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-12-22

Mrs. Friendly-What's the trouble?
Can't you get along with your hus-
band?
Mrs. Newlywed-Hes all right, but
can't get along with his salary.
Mrs Friendly-Oh, l understand.
1t is -patibility.-Texas Sift
iupS
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-12-22
Knew Her Failing.

Mrs. Ncwhouse-Katie, Mr.. New
house says cook must boil the drinking
water after this. Tell her to have some
boiled for dinner to-day.
Katie-Yes, maam.
Mrs. Newhouse-And, Katie, tell her
to be sure not to burn it.-Judge.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-12-22

"a snake in the grass" is all the
more dangerous from being unsuspec'
ted. So are many of the blood medi-
cnes offered the public. 10 avoid
a. al risk, ask your druggi't for Ayers
Sarsaparilla, and also for Ayers Alma
nae, which is just out for the new year.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-12-22
Ought to Feel Tired.

Madge-I don't believe Mr.. Twaddler
knows what it means to feel weary
Florence-How unjust!
Madge-Why?
Florence-IIe has to listen to his own
conversation.-Chic Inter Ocean.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-12-22
Not Much of n Feat.

Bertic-Auntie, the car was so
crowded had to stand on one foot all
the whole way from Harlem.
Caddie-Why, that's nothing. Any
goose can do that and never think of
talking about it.-EIarper's Young
People.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-12-22
Poor Thing.

"Jones, your dog barks SO much at
night that haven't had a quiet sleep
for a week"
Great Scott! Does he bark as much
as that? I'm afraid he isn't well. -
Chicago Record.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-12-22

She (suddenly pervading the piazza)
What, no one hcre Where have all
the nice men vanished to?
He (bitingly)-Where all the nice
girls have vanished to.-Vogue.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-12-22

Ethel could have loved Harold
Vincent but for one thing.
Yvonne--What was that?
Ethel was engaged to him.-Chi
cago Record.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-12-22
The Dictator.

Her Adorer-May marry your daugh-
ter?
Her Father (dejcctedly) Il don't
know. Ask the cook; she runs the
house. Brooklyn Life.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-12-22
Saved the Trouble.

First Domestic--I never have to wash
dishes at our house.
Second Domestic-How do you get
out of it?
First Domestic-They are broken
before they get that far.-Detroit
Tribune.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-12-22

"lIow do You like your new family
physician?"
"Oh, he's perfectly killing!"-Truth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-06-27

MEASURE. do the same thing. 1t is Therefore
safe TO predict that larger mum
her of citizens, as well as OF 'or-
cicnclS. will see more of the country tni'
summer than in any previous year OF us MS
tory. This is an outcome of the Fair that was
hardly forcseen but ii is not less interesting
~ valuable for that reason. For, without III
the slightest degree belittling the WorldS far'
il NAV be said that the greatest and most h'1
nifcpnt exhibit of the United STATES this year
i the United states itself
The general impression before the ra''
ononod that il would virtually empty every
other place in the country of lis popnlatloh' Is
an amusing proof that many intelligent peopie
fail 70 apprecate the bignc>S OF the COUNTY,
II i, hardly an exagscraticn to say that II
million different people, taken from all paris
If the country. were to visit the Far ever!
day while it remains open, no one locality wouid
experience any serious drainage OF population
# * also lust - add that the city OF Chlcago
v.ill without doubt demonstrate It's ability 10
take care of all who NAV visit the Fair. Whether
if could take care of the million a day OF
whom we have spoken, might possibly be 4ue>
toned outside Of Chicago. Chicago herself
would have no doubt whatever.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-06-27
4 CRATE CHiRG T..

All through this year ever and anon the pun
lie has been assured by 1.-The Albany Argus
that there was band or gang OF Democrats
at the captal of the State who were the mahg-
nant and industrious enemies Of Grover Cleve-
land. "The Argus" 50 far as we are aware,
has not called these malcfaci)r> " llllr' Demo
Gratis. nor "Murphy'' clnccra's, nor yet
Flower Democrats; but repeatedly and
without circumlccuiion, it has commented them
10 the exccration of all the political friends OF
President Cleveland
In a recent article "The Argus returns to
the assault. but this time it brings charge
against these an,i-Cleycland Democrats which
is of general interest. since il affects their oil-
cjal integrity. Promising that the state Cap
to is the headquarters Of their rngeaicrS' ana
that these ringlcadcrs and the rest OF them are
oficeholders under Democratic chiefs. The
Argus" proceeds a. follows: "For their share
in this work'-meaning the work OF "Wrcck-
ing the Democracy Of Albany County" and
for nothing else these men are employed IN
various branches OF thc state service at a cost
Of many thousand, of dollars. The State loses
money by the operation. and the salaries, per
quisiles and special charges Of these men
NON STAND ~ bLIO ''i'' ii-' l. -'''f
we submit that here is fit subject for i'm
mediate and thorough investigation. re-
>ponsbe Democratic newspaper. in position
to get at the facts. publicly charges that Dcm-
ocIatic State official, have in their employ OIL
the States payroll clerks whose " "a aric', per-
| quisies and special charges won't stand public
scrutiny" Will it not occur 10 Governor Flow
| err the head of the State administration, that
| it is his duty 10 inquire into this matter? And
what say Frank Rice, Secretary Of state !:
Frank Campbell, Controller; Elliot Danforth
| Treasurer; Simon W. Ro>cndale, Attorney
| General Martin Schcnck, State Engineer: I'd
ward Hannah, superintendent Of Public Works?
Do they not owe it 20 themselves and to the
people TO call upon "Thc Argus for a bill Of
particulars, to the end that it may appear in
which of the State departments the ra>cas arc
| harbOred whose salaries. pcrquisitcS and >pc-
cial charges won't stand the public scrutiny?
| "The Argus is to be congratulated upon its
| fearless exposure Of these Democratic officials.
| Let it proceed with It's work Of practical re-
form by naming the raScals whom II has I'M
earhed and The departments in which they
| GRO onpratinU
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-06-27
PECOIL AGAINST SOCIALISM,.

The prospects of the Army bill are improv-
ING with the second ballots in Germany. lhefe
has evidently been a sudden reaction against
the progress of Socialism which has suchS'h-
encd the Governments cause. While ma
;oritv for the measure cannot be confidently
assumed when 50 many seats are still contest
cd il is well-neh certain that the new Reichs-
tag will be less hostile to it than the last one
was This as it stands is Il moral victory ior
the Emperor and his Chancellor. The final
returns NAV arm him with working majority
which will materially increase his prestige
When closely interpreted, the result VIII mol
he a proof that the Fathcrland is convinced OF
the necessity of increased ornaments. 1t Will
he an indication that the conservative and IN
,elliccnt classes on second sober thought have
bean alarmed by the popularity of the Socialist
oause and have rallied to the Government
support.
The overwhelming defeat Of the RichicIi>S
and the increased vote of the Socialists are the
conspicuou> results of these elections. 1he
most aggressive and brilliant OF The ParIia-
mentary leaders will return to the ReichStag
with q corporal's guard of followers and the
reputation of having miScalcIilatei the forces
Of public opinion and completely wrecked his
nartv. The Socialists have made most remark
able gains. bu, they have not yet r>en above
the level of successful political agitation. Strong
in conducting an electoral campaign they have
not developed much debating power. ana have
no leader in the Rechstag who Is capable OF
making an intelligent use Of the victory won
AT the polls The Government with lis trained
force of followers will have a marked adNan-
.age in the approaching contest over the Army
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-06-27
PERSONAL.

1homa. Ncl-on Page ard hi bride. unih recently
Mrs Held 81 chicago. are Ia Washington after "
Wedding tour In Canada aud hii"i visit - '"'''c'
ruaicv Warner In Hartford. Mr. and Ms. PAGE
oxp.ct To live In Washington during ~" "lh'f
,'' ur p,e, said the other dny that H. should get
, home I'm Virginia at point equally convenient |"
Washington md Richmond. where ne would c,Ain
residence. Mr. Page va, n MANY. :" 'l' W" NV" L
81 Alexandria, II Few mile below WaNihhStoh th~,En
81. spent most OF her glrlhood DAYS III the '"p''''
Lord C,lerldec. In III, presidential address at the
>alt school, Sal'airr England. not long ago. told
% nd story Brow Ming lent him Of his works I"
r,ad and aa,rward meeting the ipci. the Lord 'hl'
Justice said to lin: What could understand !
heartily admired. aud part. ought To b. ihh."',''
I'm, NJ To- much al II really could not tell Wh''H'r
admired II or not. brcnm," for III" life of IN" could
not understand II browning replied II rcaa"r
Of vonr calhre understands ten per cent. OF what
wiic think ought To BE- content
rb. executors Of the estate Of the late Mrs.
Theresa Fair 81 san Francisco. Intend 10 erect to
her memory IN Holy Cross Cemetery. san Mnt'o
County a mausolcnm to cost not los IMAM S'o""''
The decorations viii be- very elaborate
Nine Jannmschcck l. to hid farewell 10 the stage
lu phladrlphia next september, and a httlng rStl
nonial /, being arranged for by G"orsr W. Chid' and
Others
one Of the guests at the recent dedication In Chicago
Of ih. statue concentrating The Fort Dearborn
massacre pr.s"n,ri 10y Gr"re" NJ Pan
man. WAS Darius Head. son Of Captain Nathan
Head who commanded the for cs In Fort Dcarl orn
al the time IN" ma ~,aCr". Mr. Il"nld VIA" lives
In Missouri nearly seventy two old. and acne"
wa, not born til than eight years after the
massacre but heard the detail, many times from his
father who lived for some tim" after II. Both his
father and hi, mother were severely wounded. Cap
tain Head received ounce ball In his hip which
was finally the OF his death.
Mis, winnie Davis daughter Of Jefferson Davis,
Is IN Chicago To the Worlds Fair rs the guest
OF Mrs slocoyich Of New York. II + noted rs II
coincidence that Mrs. Philip II. sheridan l. visiting
chicago the same time. and that her hll" l. only
two blocks away from Nil. DaNioS. II Is III" IN.
trntion OF their friend, that the two women shall
meet.
Berlin. June 2GThcodore Runyon, United states
Ambassador has taken Mrs Runyon TO Ems In order
that she may 10 treated there for bronchial alice
ton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-06-27
TR3CEL AND THE U'ORLD'S EiIP

Though the attendance at the Worlds Fair
thus far has been by no means phenomenal, it
has been fairly good, ali things considered and
there is every reason to believe that il will
soon come well up 10 the figures predicted for
it. But it is already evident that however
large the attendance on the Fair may be, it
will not appreciaby lessen he number Of people
who will 60 to the various resorts throughout
the country. The movement of population will
be about the same as in other summers, except
that smaller proportion of people will 60
abroad The Worlds Fair will be simply one
more place that people will visit. either before
or after they have visited their favori,c resorts
Indeed, the Fair may possibly DO Of great adj
vantage TO many cities and resorts. For a
large number of foreigners, who will visit it,
will certainly visit other points OF interest in
the country as well. Besides many Americans
will undoubtedly arrange to take in places
which they are DESTROYS Of seeing. either in
going to or returning frcm the Fair. The
stimulus to travel caused by the Fair WILL in
fact be felt over large area of country. Not
only the people who habitually 60 somewhere
every summer will 60 70 the Fair, and Incl
dentally extend their trip 50 as to include other
places of interest. but new constituency of
people, who do not usually travel. will, in .