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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-11-16
A Boy Deliberately Shoots his Parent at
Pittston.

Murder occurred at Pit,ston on the
I2th inst, by I7-year. old boy delib-
erately shooting his mother, who died
soon after. He was captured and
jailed.
The murderer, Henry Martin, is the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Martin.
His brother in-law, who lives with the
family, returned from drive and as
the horses were muddy and hot, he
told young Henry to clean them. The
two have not been good friends for
some time and Henry replied that he
did not have to clean the horses and
he had better not order him around.
Powell replied: "If you do not be.
have yourself and clean those horses
right away, I'll tell your father, and he
will give you sound thrashing. You
need one, anyhow; it will do you
good"
A few more words ensued, the boy
becoming angrier, until at last he called
Powell vile name, Powell then struck
him on the head several times with
his open hand and the boy screaming
with rage shouted: an blow your
head off for that" and ran into the
house. His mother, hearing the noise
Of the quarrel, went into the yard and
was talking with Powell when her son
rushedlout with his rifle, flobert, in
his hand. He raised it to his shoulder
and took deliberate aim at Powell,
who was but twenty feet away. The
mother, with cry of horror, sprang
before the latter crying, "Don't shoot,
you do not know what you are doing"
"Yes I do" he replied angriy, "and
if you don't step aside, I'll shoot you"
His mother advanced toward him,
pleading with him to put down the
gun, but he calmly aimed at her head,
and when she was about ten feet away
he fired. The ball entered just below
the right ear. and pierced the brain,
and with a moan Of pain she fell to
the ground.
Unaffected by the sight of his dying
mother, the boy clubbed his rifle and
rushed at Powell, swinging the weap-
on at his head with all his strength.
Powell avoided the blow and graphing
with the young murderer disarmed
him. By this time, the father and
other members of the family were on
the spot and some neighbors who
heard the cries and the shot summon
ed the officers.
When the policemen appeared, the
father of the family was raising the
dying mother from the ground, while
the others were standing around weep
Ing, The boy was alone in corner,
sullen and apparently unaffected. He
was arrested and jailed. Physicians
who were summoned could do moth
ing for the injured woman and she
died soon after the shooting.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-11-16
ELLA OLEMANTINE RODGERS.

A mass Temperance meeting has
been arranged for under the auspices
of the Pastors Union for Sunday af-
ternoon at 4 o'clock, in the Presby-
terian Church. There will be lee
ture by Miss Ella Clemantine Rod
gers, of New York, author of the
Cloverleaf Pledge Movement that has
met with marked success in many of
the cities east and west. Miss Rod
gers has many glowing testimonials
as a lecturer and was formerly en-
ployed as State lecturer of the New
York State Temperance Union.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-11-16

The strongest nation on earth nu-
merically is China, whose population
in the absence of census is rated all
the way from 400 to 600 million. And
at the same time she is the weakest
nation on earth when it comes to the
matter of self defense, as is clearly de-
monstrated by the repeated defeats
she has suffered from the commence
ment of her war with Japan whose
population is but 40 millions.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-11-16

We present to our readers this week
the pleasant and familiar features of
]. Boyd McHenry, sheriff-elect of
Columbia county. He is a resident
of Benton, and one of the most pop.
ular men in that township. In fact,
he is popular wherever he is known.
He is the proprietor Of the MeHenry
House, and is married man. He
will be sworn into office on the first
Monday in January.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-11-16
Free Sugar for Hungarians.

A derailed Lehigh Valley freight
train scattered lot of protected su.
gar along the track recently, and the
Hungarian workmen near at hand re.
moved the protective duty temporarily
and just helped themselves to as
much as they could carry in bags.
But it is not likely that this stolen
taste of free sugar will affect either
their politics or religion.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-11-16

The smoker Of the Monday morn
ing train en- route to Bloomsburg
smoked too much. 1t somehow
caught fire from the stovepipe, and,
being discovered in time. the soothing
and historic waters of Fishing Creek
were punctually applied and they
soon quenched the fire and allayed
the anxiety of the passengers. Fishing
Creek is historic stream.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-11-16

Mrs. A. Long, an aged and re-
spected lady Of New Columbus, died
at the home Of her son J. F. Long, at
half past 3 o'clock on Sunday morn
ing. She had been sick for some
time with heart disease. Her affec-
tionate son will miss her motherly in
fluence and mourn her loss.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-11-16

The Bloomsburg Gold Cure Sani-
tarium has certainly performed some
wonderful cures OF the liquor, opium
and morphine habits. DIR. !. w. Willis,
the manager, has just issued a neat
circular containing testimonials from
many of the patients who have been
treated there successfully. Any one
desiring information on the subject,
should write him.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-11-16

For quick work, bring your job
printing, to this Office. Five skillful
job printers devote all their time to
that department. The present indica,
tions are that the force will have to
be increased, to keep up with the Or
ders that are constantly coming in.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-11-16

The following letters are advertis
ed Nov. 6, 1894. Mr.. Cal Aldrich,
Mr.. John c. Haley, Miss Lula Hea,
cock, Mr.. H. B. keller, Charles Ney-
hard, Miss Katie Loye, Mr.. H
Weinbush Cards: Mrs. Matte Nc
Bride. Will be sent to the dead let
ter office Nov. 40, 1894.
JAMES H. MERCER, P. M.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-11-16

A spirited game of foot. ball was
played on Saturday afternoon between
the second team of the Normal School
and another recently organized in
town. The score, I6 to nothing, in
favor of the Normal would rather in
dicate that the school boys must
practice some at recess.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-11-16

The following letters are advertis.
ed Nov. 18th, 1894. Mr.. M. H,
Darlington, Miss Margaret Ferguson
Mr.. James E. Jones, VIM. H. Robin
son, (a.) Mr.. Edgar Smith, Mrs Hat
tie Shoemaker. Cards: H. G.. Hall.
Will be sent to the dead letter Office
Nov. a7th, 1894.
JAMES H. MERCER, p. M.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-11-16
A BANQUET.

The Knights Of the Golden Eagle
Of Bloomsburg, will give banquet to
Grand Chief c. B. Wood, of Phila.
delphia, Immediately after the close
OF his school of instructions on
wednesday evening November aSth,
al the White House Restaurant.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-11-16

Oscar Yost, of Shenandoah, Pa,
will shortly remove to Bloomsbury,
where he intends to locate. Mr., Yost
has been a resident of the former
place for more than IS years.-Jeso-
ler's Circular.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-11-16

After considerable suffering from a
sense Of suffocation, not being able to
either sit or lie down, Mr.. ]. Martin
Hulshiser, respected citizen of Light
Street, died on Sunday last at 8
o'clock, P. M. He died intestate,
leaving an affectionate wife but no
children to mourn his loss.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-11-16

ylvitations have been issued to the
marriage of Miss Annie Quick and
Harry w. Deily, on Thursday after
noon, November 2ad. at the home of
the bride in Rupert, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-11-16

A dozen or more young lady men,
bers of the Normal Y. w. c. A.
attended convention held at Scran-
ton, Pa, on Friday, the 9th, instant.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-11-16

The New York Flats Company,
billed for last Friday night, did not
reach here, and nothing has been
heard from them since. 1t is said
that they stranded at Sunbury.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-11-16

Upon the issue of dividing Fishing
creek township, which we find was OF
no little importance to the voters, the
proposition failed to carry, There
were $50 votes cast against division
and I47 in favor of it as follows:
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-11-16

The demand uuon
our columns for adver-
tising space certainly
shows that business
men recognize the val
ue Of "The Columbian"
as an advertising me
diurn.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-10
Elaction of Officers

. The regular monthly meeting OF
the Independent Social society,
was held last night at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Louis Zimmerman, on
Centre street, and the following Of
ficers were elected:
Joseph Morawietz, Jr, presi-
dent.
Louis Zimmerman, vice-presi-
dent.
Ferd. Weiss, secretary.
Mrs. l.. Zimmerman, treasurer.
John 'Moraweitz, sergernt-at-
arms.
lilly Weiss, Sponsor.
After transacting a great deal
of other business, it was decided
to give an inaugural ball some
time during the early part of next
month.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-10

A child Of Frank Moore, the pop
ular chief train dispatcher on the
San Antonio and Arkansas Pass, at
Yoakum, died yesterday afternoon,
which will be sad news to his
many San Antonio friends.
On account of the reunion of
Texas war veterans to be held at
Waco from April Is to % the San
Antonio and Arkansas Pass will
grant free transportation to Waco
and return, to veterans who served
in the war prior to January /, 1887
and to the widows who have not
remarked.
The San Antonio and Arkansas
Pass will sell round-trip tickets for
one and one-third fare on account
of the convention of the Young
Mems Christian association to be
held at Fort Worth from April u
to IA also to Brennan on account
of a meeting of the Sons Of Her.
mann from April II to Is, and to
Austin on account Of the cOnven-
ton Of the Texas Medical associa-
ton to be held from April "a to 90.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-10
CITY NEWS.

The Womans Christian Temperance
Union will hold the annual elections of
officers on Friday, March %, at 222 ST.
Mary's street.
Red Souter, the former man
ager for the Gem theatre, has
started a saloon on the corner Of
San Saba and Monterey street.
Madam Virginia Donaldson
gave a dance complimentary to
her pupils at the Arbeiter Verein
hall last night, attended by large
number Of young people. The
event was quite enjoyable.
Pat f. O'Hara celebrated his
thirty-second birthday this morn
ing.
"A big sewer is being laid from
Clavin's drug store, along Navarro
street to the river at Mill bridge.
Miss Jessie Zacharias leaves
shortly to visit friends in st. Louis.
MISSES KIRCHNER, at 23I West
Commerce ST., have received the
latest in Millinery and Fancy
Goods. 3 10 I'm
STATESMAN wanted. Free pre-
paid outfit. One of our agents has
earned over $4,000 in five years.
P. o. Box 1871, New York.
Roses, Palms, Pansies, Crysan-
themums, Cannas, Bananas, green
house blooming pot plants, also
decorating plants, for sale, or will
loan the same; fruit, shade, orna-
mental and evergreen trees. San
Antonio Nursery, 7l3 North Flores
street, F. b. Rosenberger, Proprie-
tor. 3 10 st
County Clerk Thad Smith
granted a marriage license to
John Tondre and Minnie Meyer
last evening.
Judgment for plaintiff was
rendered in a divorce suit styled
Emil Schroff VS.. Ida May Schroff,
in Judge Noonan's court this after
noon.
Officer Peterson has been ap-
pointed special police officer at the
Washington theatre, to assist Of
ficer Magner.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-10
GURNEY REFRIGERATORs.

The only Refrigerator filed with mineral
wool, takes less ice to run than any other
make-wonder of the Chicago Exposition.
ii. SCHULTZE, JR., Agent.
Reliable Gasoline Ranges and Jewell
Stoves headquarters.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-10

That fatal letter, that cost Mr.. Ryar
his official head, has been passed aroui
until il has fallen into the hands of tie
reporter Of the LIGHT 1t was on being
furnished a copy of this letter that
Mayor Paschal called on Ryan for an
explanation, and his resignation.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex July 8, 1893.
d. A. Acer, Esq. New Orleans,
Dear Sir: Your telegram duly re-
ccived What wish to state is, that in
my opinion nothing more can be done
with Breckenridge as far as pumps are
concerned. The reason Is this: The city
and WaterworkS company have parted
company; In other words, the city inteads
and Electric Light plant: At an election
voted in bonds for the purpose of get
ting all necessary information, dig
wells, and have everything ready so
bonds to the amount of s1,OOO,OOO.OO can
be voted and work begun and finished in
two years. Under the circumstances. the
WaterworKS company will not put in any
more pumps, but the city will, and
think Gould pumps will be the ones, at
least enough pumps to furnish 100000
gallons daily. When the proper time comes
the Mayor will request me TO
furnish all data as to cost and capacity OF
your pumps, then | will want you here,
and think few honest dollars can be
made for Acer and Ryan. Sabe? 1t will
| on the inside.
This letter is confidential. pumps
are working very nicely now, no trouble
| at all. Write me on receipt Of this, stat
| Ing what you think Of 1t. Yours truly,
J. J. RYAN.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-10

A greater bargain never offered!
than our new skeleton (unlined)
Tweed suits. Full French fronts.
Has the general contour ofgenuine
tailor made. Price $1,000.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-10
New York and Europe

The Mallory SIS Line offers to the travelling
public the cheauest and most delightful sum-
mer route to New York in their fast and pow
erful iron steamers, having cabin and steer
age Accommodations unsurpassed by any line
sfloat sailing from Galveston every Wednes-
day and Saturday morning.
EUROPEAN TRAVELLERS
will find this the cheapest aud most desirable
route. making close connection in New York
with all the Trans Atlantic lines. Passengers
booked through to and from all points in
Europe at reduced rates. For tickets sailing,
plans of all steamships, reservation of rooms
and correct information in detail, apply to
w. j. YOUNG,
General Agent Mallory Line and Agent for
all Trsns-A tantic lines. 5l7 E. Houston st.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-10

Leopold Michael is suffering
from an attack of la grippe anG
unable to be out.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-10
THEY ARE DELIGHTED.
What Croker and Cochran Say of
Texas Climate-Railroad News.

What Croker and Cochran Say of
Texas Climate-Railroad News.
Baron Randolph Natal returned
from Kerrville over the San An
tonic and Arkansas Pass in his
special car Morgan yesterday. He
spent several days on John Norris
ranch in company with "Boss"
Croker. The latter gentleman de-
cided to remain on the ranch a few
days longer and enjoy the beauti.
full climate of Texas farming coun-
try. He says he is indeed delighted
with Texas wonderful climatic ad-
vantages over any other state in
the Union.
Hon. Bourke Cochran, the IA
nous Tammany orator, who has
left for Mexico after spending
few days in the Alamo City, said
to General Manager NJ. D. Mon
serrate, of the San Antonio and
Arkansas Pass, prior to his depar-
ture, that he is tempted by San
AntOnio's climate to suspend bus
mess and politics and take up his
residence in the Alamo City for
the future. Hon. Cochran has trav-
eled all over the world and visited
all the world and visited all the
points Of interest. He has been to
Naples, Italy, and says the climate
Of that famous place is not to be
compared to that Of San Antonio.
Not only are these gentlemen
high in their praises Of the climat-
ic condition of San Antonio, but
scores Of others who have visited
this section of the country have
said the same.
BETWEEN STATIONS.
Homer Eads, commercial freight
agent of the Missouri Pacific and
Iron Mountain, has returned from
trip over the road.
Charles Wilson, chief rate clerk
in the freight department of the
San Antonio and Arkansas Pass, is
rejoicing over the arrival Of a new
girl.
f. d. Wolfe, travelling freight
agent OF the Queen and Crescent,
with headquarters at New Orleans,
is doing business in San Antonio
today.
A car load Of Celestials passed
through San Antonio over the
Southern Pacific in bond yesterday
morning from Cuba en- route to the
Orient.
Three trains OF California freight
passed through here over the
Southern Pacific yesterday morn
ing and three Sunset specials pass
ed through last night.
Frank Daniels and company ar
rived via the International and
Great Northern from Austin this
morning, and will present Little
Puck" at the Grand opera house to-
night.
J. w. Taylor, general baggage
agent of the International and
Great Northern, with headquarters
at Palestine, arrived in the city
last night, and left for home this
morning.
General Freight and Passenger
Agent f. J. Martin, of the San An
tonic and Arkansas Pass, is in re-
ceipt of a number Of oranges from
California, which are in size as
large as human head.
Tom Payne, popular railroad
man, and formerly passenger con.
ductor on the San Antonio and
Arkansas Pass, is in the city, enjoy
ing the best of health and shaking
hands with his many friends.
H. w. Hammond, travelling
freight agent of the Missouri Pa
cific and Iron Mountain, returned
from an extensive trip through
northeastern Texas this morning
and will spend Sunday at home in
the Alamo City.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-10
HOME PATRONAGE.

Alamo Insurance Agency, repre-
senting over 30 millions assets, will
give you a square deal. 81 I'm
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-10
GRAND OPENING.

JOske's Millinery department,
Thursday, NJ arch 10. 3S st
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-10

DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Award.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-04-11
WANT BAISLEY PUNISHED.
Flatlands Ex-Supervisor Has
Failed to Turn Over $4,078.
Lawyer Elliott Asks that He BE
Considered in Contempt.

An order requiring Richard l.. Baisley
X-Supvrvisor Of the town Of f'latlunds,
to show cause why writ Of mandamus
should not issue compelling him to pay
over to his successor, John l.. Ryder,
Slu,s. Tho property of the town. which
h.. admits iH ms books Is duc the town,
hut which, IL Is claimed, he fails to
transfer. was returned before Judge
Pratt in the Supreme Court Brooklyn,
this morning
As lie failed to do this It was asked
that an order issue Furnishing Baisley
for contempt.
James Z. church. representing Baisley,
was not ready To 70 ON with IN" matter
to-day, aud Judge Pratt set II down Tor
argument ON saturday next
ley has turned over tn, books, papers
aud vouchers Of his office, but with
Iaa ar,Iq Is brought by Supervisor
RYDER Ills counsel rGprGn i. Elliott
opposed tn, motion 20 postpone. He said
,llt the reason why Roisley did not turn
oyer the money VAS because he did not
"tE% l..' T. pay church said the Town
Noarl hal not audited Boisley's books,
Mr. Elliott said that Boisleys books
y,r' in -grh bad shape that II would
-narnsB.tatr the employment OF an expert
accountant To get them in shape.
IL said that he believed that RaiNley
owed the town more than SLU1S, but as
he had admitted that he owed that much
lie wanted that now, and would wait
gor tie balance ii there was one.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-04-11
" WAS A WALKING ARSENAL"
Col. Thompson Tells the Jury Hin
Fear of Madeline Pollard.
Darcn't SIT Beside Drcckinridge,
Lest Stay Bullets Fly.
ny AssoeInted Press }

WASHINGTON, April ll.-Col. Thomp-
son resumed his speech against Madeline
Pollard when the Circuit Court met to-
day. He first commented on the improb-
ability OF the formal proposal of mar
rilCe from col. Breckinridge 10 the plain
tiff in the FAN of 1872, In the light of her
claim that he had previously promised TO
marry her II his wife should die.
1T was the act of n woman who felt
that If she could not marry him she could
disgrace him." was the lawyers charac-
t,rizltion Of the suit. In his vehem' mt
way the Colonel pictured what must have
been the agony o: the Congressman with
tn" plaintiff following him around and
compelling him to tell Mrs. blackburn
that they were TO I've married.
she was walking arsenal" said the
LAWYER again. Talk about Kentucky
Cu'oneIs and turning-up coattails here In
this court house to see II there were
pistols. Ibid you see the look on that
woman's face when she came into this
courthouse? Why. I was afraid to sit
beside the Colonel for fear OF stray bull
LETT"
Col Thompson closed with an appeal
to the jury to return verdict according
to the law and the testimony.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-04-11
The Great Turan's Sad Visit to the Political Stables
TUG UNDERWATER SUNK.
Her Captain and Crew Of Fourteen
Rescued Just in Time.
Struck a Pier at Martins Stores and
Stove q Hole In Her Side.

The big ocean tug Underwater, of the
Boston Towboat Company, is lying ON
the bottom OF the East River. She sank
at 1O3D o'clock to-day, alongside pier ,
of the Martin stores. Brooklyn.
The boat, under command Of Capt.
Elliott clifford, with crew of fourteen
men. was on voyage from Norfolk to
Boston, with a tow, when the storm
overlook her and she put into port. The
tow as left at Rikers Island. ana the
tug proceeded to Martins Stores, where
the boats Of the l.nc Tie up,
There was very heavy flood tide
running when the tug enl"avored to
make n landing at the side Of pier 3.
The current drove the boat against pier
2 and tore of several plates and stove
Il hole In her port side.
Capt. clifford at once ordered oil
hands on deck. where they took posi-
tions aft. The water poured in so rap
idly that the engineer did not have time
to open the exhaust valves.
II took about two minutes for the boat
to swing round to the do"k X, and then a
line was thrown out and attached to
the pier. The bow began to settle first,
and within two minutes the underwater
was under fifty feet of water. one of
the crew standing near the gunwhale at
the time of the crash was thrown over
into the water. but was rescued by the
cook.
The tugs Of ten Raymond Towing Com
pany saw the crash from this side Of the
river and half a dozen OF them made a
great race across. The tug Fred b, Dnl-
zcll reached the sinking boat first and
took off the entire crew.
Agent Dalzell, Of the Boston Tughoat
Company, began to make arrangement
to have the boat raised almost before
she had fairly settled on the bottom.
lie said 10 an Evening World" reporter
that the engineer did not have sufficient
steam to let the steam escape, and h"
feared that an explosion had resulted.
which would mean the forcing of of the
entire house.
People who were on the pier Mt the
time the tug went down, said that they
distinctly heard three separate mufiied
explosions. capt. clifford said he did
not hear any,
The Underwater was built In Phila
delphia In lS63 since which time she has
been rebuilt, She was registered at @27
tons and was 10 feet long, q feet beam.
ana Is feet depth of hold Mr. Dal2icll
valued her at 5000