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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

It is announced that when the pres
ent contract runs out, the u. S. Gov.
ernment will cease furnishing envel,
opes with the return card printed on.
1t will then be done by local Offices,
as it should be. Every head of a
family whether in business or not,
should have return card printed on
his envelopes, as, by recent ruling
of the post-oflice department, letters
will be held Gf not deIivered,) thirty
days in the absence Of any outward
instructions to the contrary.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

The Third Annual Excursion from
the Fishingcreek Valley to Atlantic
City will be run over the Readings
Royal Route to the Sea, on Thursday,
Aug. 20, 1895, rain or shine. Com
Portable coaches, smokeless locomo-
tives and lowest rates of fare. Wait
for the big excursion, join the crowd
ocean bound and enjoy a grand out
ing down by the sea. Everybody is
invited and there will be ample ac-
commodations for all.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

There were many people looking
for huckleberries in the market on
Tuesday morning, quite early, who
went home disappointed But about
eight o'clock a wagon load came in,
and went off like hot cakes. The
wagon had the name Barclays
Bakery, Millville," on the sides.
There were four hundred quarts in
the load.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

A telephone company, with capi-
tai stock of $40, 900, has been organ
lied in Lewisburg. The purpose is
to extend the lines to every part of
Union County, the central station
being at Lewisburg.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

A dog belonging to Theo. Redeker
bit the little daughter of Mrs. J. C.
Kimble of Brooklyn who is visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Turnbach on East Street, on Wednes-
day morning. The child was bitten
in the cheek. DR.. Rutter dressed the
wound.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

Magdelena B. infant daughter of
Charles G. Tate and wife of William
sport, died on Tuesday evening of
cholera infantum. Mr.. Tate is son
of the late Col. Levi Tate who for
many years was the editor of the
Columbia County Democrat.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

Wednesday, August 9TH, has been
selected for an excursion to Wynona
Park, by St. Columba's church.
Metherell's orchestra will furnish mu,
sic. The usual price, SO cents, will
be charged adults children under 2
free, if accompanied by parent OIL
guardian.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

there will be almost no change in the
faculty for the coming year. This
insures the more successful carrying
forward of plans for improvement in
various departments. Yours truly,
7. p. WELSH.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

The Episcopal picnic at Wynona
Park on Wednesday was not as well
attended as it should have been, but
those present had very pleasant day.
The weather was all that could be de-
sired.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

J. H. Coleman is preparing to
build two double houses on East
Fifth Street.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26
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copy Of "ycura Truly
a pamphlet Of illustrat-
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Of which are given to
every advance suoscri-
ter.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

Job printing Of every
description at the COL
UMBlAN Office. Larg-
est and most complete
equipment in the coun-
ty. Consult us before
ordering from out Of
town.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

A great many mems, boys and
children's suits, 81 and s. taken off
our extremely low prices on suits.
The herald., 1895-08-17
THESE BUSY SUMMER DAYS

The idle season is here, and the dispo-
sition to be indolent has taken possession
of nearly all of us. The mind of the
tollsr, whether he be in the workshop, in
the counting room. behind counter,
grinding :out copy" or in whatever
walk of life he finds him self, turrs nat
urally to plans for his vacation. Happy
is the man who finds that he can find
time to climb mountains or loaf on the
sands. or in any way get away from his
usual surroundings.
There are many such favored individ-
uals, it is true, and the seaside landlord
Is having a charmingy profitable sea.
son, but it is none the less true that the
stay-at-home club is larger than usual.
The reason for this state of affairs is far
from dispiriting; for the explanation is
found in the fact that this happy region
just now, in what ought by all precedents
to be the dull" season. is experiencing
a commercial activity and business pros
perity hardly excelled by the good times
last winter, and 50 the average business
man prefers to stay at home and take ad-
vantage of this felicitious condition.
Ten years ago this whole southern
ouHty hato Boho Wiit Win cAClte-
ment if the great oil district Uf this city
had then been discovered; now the wells
are making millionaires OF hundreds of
men. but this great find has little effect
on the equanimity of the community as
a whole. Why? Because every one in
his own line Of WORK is doing just as we'll
as the oil men in theirs. The grain men,
the deciduous fruit growers, the miners,
the hay and grain farmers, the merchants
in fact the butcher, the baker, the can
dlestick maker, and even the peculiarly
modest newspaper man-are too busy at.
tending to their profitable affairs to spend
much time in seeking recreation. For
not only must the golden present be TAX
en- care Of but pre- paration must be made
for what will undoubtedly be the busiest,
the most wildly profitable winter ever
known in the history of Southern Cali
fOrnia
The herald., 1895-08-17
CUBAN NEWS

Conflicting reports continue to come
from Cuba: one day the Spaniards are all
dead from yellow fever, and the next day
We hear tnat the selfsame Spanlards have
Just completed the job of wiping up the
country with the insurgents. These con-
ficting reports are due to the fact that
all official reports are subject to severe
censorship by the Spanish generals. and
of course they do not permit any news of
defeats to go out. On the other hand,
the insurgents are quite as anxious that
only news of their victories should reach
the ears OF their sympathizers in the
United States. However, the news that
reaches US from Independent soul ces is
nearly always to the advantage of the
insurgents. The United States would do
the propsf thing by recognizing the bel
lige:ent Cubans. 1t is we'll to remem ber
that we no doubt owe our independence
to the fact that France recognized us
long before we had won nearly as many
victories as have the Cubans.
The herald., 1895-08-17
HOT WAVES-BUT NOT HERE

The hottest season of the year Is at
hand, but here in California such state
ment has not the terror it has to people
"back east" Califorrians who have nev-
Or siZzled through summer in an east
ern city, such as New York or Boston,
cannot well appreciate the pleasure and
comfort they enjoy here in their own
country. On the hottest days We have
had or are likely to have this or any 9TH
er summer the discomfort Is nothing COM
pared to what it is in an eastern city,
even on what they call their pleasant
days. While the thermometer may rise
to almost the same degree here as in the
east the heat and discomfort are not to be
compared with that of the east. The
SUMS rays are just as strong here as in
Boston, but California sunshine is tenn
pered by dry. raretied atmosphere that
makes life worth living. We all know
the kind of weather We have been enjoy
The herald., 1895-08-17


ing here. but only those who have expe-
rienced it know what the following clip
ping from the New York Herald means.
On the editorial page of the issue OF Au-
gust 11th appears the following
The "hot wave" increased slightly in
intensity over most OF this section yes
terday, the government reporting maxi
mum temperatures of "a at Philadelphia
and 96 at baltimore and Washington.
The crest OF the wave was last night in
Western Pennsylvania, whence ii will
move east, passing over New Jersey and
New York today. The bsrometric changes,
usually relied on for forecasting the
breaking up OF hot wave in any locali-
ty are now very small, and it is not likely
that the great heat will decrease decided
ly on the middle Atlantic seaboard to-
day. But the indications, though very
obscure, are that local rain and thunder
storms will afford some relief from the
sultry wave this evening and tomorrow
in the region east of the Alleghenies.
The herald., 1895-08-17
OF INTEREST TO TAXPAYERS

From present indications it now looks
as If the increase in the state and county
rate of taxation over last year would
reach at least 30 cents on the 500. or in
other words, that it will approxim ate
$3.50 this year as against $1.2O for 1894.
OF course the state board CT equalization
has not yet announced tho slate rate, but
it can be apppIoximated, and Deputy
County Auditor Wood has been doing
some figuring, as result of which he has
arrived at the conclusion that tn figure
will not be less than IS cents this year. as
against 1873 cents last. The county rate
last year was 7O.7 cents. while this year,
according to Mr.. Woods preliminary es-
Inmates. it WILL reach at least 80 cents.
Assuming tnat the city rate is $l.10 this
will make the rate on property inside the
city limits 81. 50. or fraction over 2j5 per
cent.
1t is stated as a positive fact by those
in position to know. that the figures
above given are the lowest that can be
hoped for, and if sucn is the case. it will
give property owners something to think
about. 1t is getting dangerously near the
8 per cent mark, and unless rigid econ
omy is practiced that line will soon be
ieached. 1t is stated that the heavy in
crease in the state rate has been caused by
past extravaganza, but whether the same
holds good so far as the county is con-
ceined is not stated. The official figures
will be awaited with much interest by
the people who have to pay the bills. 1t
appears as though 1t would be good plan
to try little Democratic economy at the
next county election.
The herald., 1895-08-17
THE ADVANCE IN WAGES

Notwithstanding that this is the dullest
season of the year. the business boom
which started in the east a few m onths
ago still keeps up, and not only that, but
it continues to improve. What is most
reassuring is the continued reports of ad-
vances in wages. This indicates that
business improvement is ON a sure
foundation. No careful business man
Will advance the wages OF his employs yees
on the strength of what be knows to be but
transitory squirt. Affairs must assume
a permanent basis OF improvement before
any manufacturer will venture to increase
the cost of production by an advance in
wages.
Wages have been advanced pretty gener-
ally all along the line. Nearly every indus
try has felt the impulse of increased busi-
ness, and while not all have advanced
wages, what has been done in this di-
rection has been very gratifying. Nearly
every day a new record is made of firms
who have fallen in line and advanced the
wages of tneir employees. The New Y ork
Herald says:
Last week the report of a volu II tary ad.
vance in wages by the Providence, Ma
at Olneyville, r. l., was confirmed, anc
Providence telegram stated that an ad-
vance on lightweight wooden goods had
been made in the Fairwell mills at Cen
tral Falls. At the same time an increase
of wages was made at the Harris wooden.
Lippitt wooden, Perseverance worsted,
simpson worsted and Prendergast's wo )len
mills. In some departments OF the first
named works the increase of pay of loom
fxers is half the cut made in 1893. Free
wool is surely working wonders for labor.
Careful and conservative lists .how that
since the Wilson reduced tariff took effect
last autumn there has been an increase of
wages in fifty American wooden mills.
This is quite phenomenal, and no logical
explanation OF the fact is possible save
that the great boon of free wool which
the Wilson bill gave American manufac-
turers has enabled them to expand and
branch out as they have never before
dore. The wooden industries are placed
by the new tariff on high vantage
ground for obtaining satisfactory sales of
their products both at home and abroad.
Free trade in raw wools is bonanza OF
untold value to them. This is the logic
of the greatly improved and improving
situation in all American woolen mills.
The herald., 1895-08-17
Millionaire Lost to Sight

NEW YORK, August 16.-A local paper
says: The freiEds of Melvin Smith. of 73
Halsey street, Brooklyn, are searching
for him everywhere. He has been miss
ing for two weeks and foul play is sus-
peoted. Mr.. Smith is a millionaire and
wears diamonds valued at $4,000 and
other valuable jewelry. Several weeks
ago Mr.. Smith and his wife were legally
separated. He agreed to pay a certain
sum toward her support and the child
rem. The payments suddenly ceased ard
no trace of Mr.. Smith can be found. He
was known as Diamond Smith" and
often remained out until an early hour
in the morning, going home alone, fear
less of highwaymen and thieves.
The herald., 1895-08-17
AT THE HOTELS

J. E. Hill of st. Louis is at the Nadeau.
J. B. Mcfarland and wife of Memphis,
Tenn, are at the Westminster.
+. J. Riley and wife. q newly married
couple OF San Francisco, are at the Ma.
deau.
C. f. Boyd and J. NJ. Dodge. promi.
nent railraod people of San Diego. are
Nadeau guests.
W. L. Fuller of Chicago, advance agen,
of a circus. is stopping at the Nadeau.
&. NJ. Rumball of England, represent
ing the Wilson Steamship line. is a Ma
deau guest.
Among yesterdays arrivals at the Hol-
lenbeck are +. r. Mcintyre, San Fran
cisco; L. S. Trimble. Albuquerque. n.
Fallon and wife, New York: l.. G. Tibbets,
Riverside; L. L. Fitzgerald. Oakland; H.
II. McMillin, Chicago; M. Greenhof.
Yuma; Mrs. Merrill Barlow. Ventura
Miss Ruth Nicholson. Penn; Mrs. A. W.
Carmen, Pasadena; Il. Lowrie, ArisOna
L. b. Gage, Dayton, O.; Mr.. and Mrs.
J. f. Drake, John W. Edwards, Redlands
G. #. Whtlock, st. Louis. and H. l..
Collier of Washington. ID. Z.
The herald., 1895-08-17
Barber and His Kite

wINONA, Mimi. Aug. 16.-A peculiar
accident, which came near ending the
earthly career of Charles Barber of this
city occurred here last evening during q
kite-fying contest. These contests have
been growing in interest for some time
East. In consequences the kites have
kept growing in size. Mr.. Barber ap-
pearsd with one measuring nearly eight
feet from top to bottom, and with the as
sistance of a couple of friends he pro-
ceeded to fly it. After the kite was well
in the air Barber fastened the rope by
which it was held around his body. No
sooner had he done this than the friends
who were aiding him let go the cord.
Mr.. Barber was dragged along the ground
for s"me rods and then lifted bodily into
the air. The kite pulled him up in the
air over fifteen feet. Then the wind
seemed to drop down. He was dropped
into the river. Tied as he was to the
kite Barber could not sink. and in short
time he was rescued by man In boat.
The herald., 1895-08-17

Those free silver democrats who
have been in Washington. bring to mind
those immortal three tallors OF Tooley
street by the manner in which this hand
full OF financial fanatics arrogate to tn en-
selves the deluslon that they are the
Democratic party. The Democracy has
nothing to d. with the shibboeth OF
these survivals of che fiat money mania;
they represent no one but themselves
people who want something for nothing,
or people who do not know what they
want. The Democracy does not and can
not and will not recognize any financial
policy but that which will give the peo-
pie dollar that will be worth one hun
dred cents; in other words. money that
is both honest and sound. =
The herald., 1895-08-17
CIericals Gaining Ground In Mexico

CITY OF MEXICO. August 16.-El
DiarIo del Hogar, liberal organ. asse rts
that the Clerical party is continually gain
ing ground. and shat in time they dream
of sending papal nuncio hcre. practic-
ally abrogating the reform laws directed
against the clergy, and governing the
country by an alliance with the civil
powers. A well-known CatLolic daily of
Paris says that the sending here of Mgr.
Satolli would complete the work OF pacifi-
cation. and he would joyfully give his
support to General Diaz. El Diario del
Hogar warns the Liberals to be on their
guard against the schemes of the Vatican
for annulling all that has been gained In
past struggles against ecclesiastical des-
potism.
The herald., 1895-08-17
Tarsus Outrage investigation

WASHINGTON. August 16.-Acting
Secretary of the Navy McAdoo received a
cablegram from Admiral kirkland. COM
manding the European squadron. an
nouncng that the cruiser Maj blehead
mad sailed from Gravesend for Gibraltar,
on her way to Syria. 1t is probable that
the Marblehead will make only short
stay at Gibraltar thence she will proceed
to SYRIA, where her commander will be
expected to cooperate with Minister Ter
rill in the investigation of the outrages
on the American missions at Tarsus and
Marsovan. The Marbleheai will afford
a place of refuge also for such families
as desire a place of safety.
The herald., 1895-08-17
A South Sea Storm

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 16.-The bark
Helen W. Almy has arrived from Butar-
itari. The vessel, since she left here. has
been among the Marshall and Caroline
groups, and while cruising about the lat
ter islands the town of zap was almost
totally destroyed by hurricane. The
bark was at the opposite end Of the group
ut the time and escaped the blow. ID.
d. OKeefe. one of the weIl:hiest and
best known traders in the South seas, is
reported to have lost all the way from
$25, 900 to $50. 900 by the storm. His store
and dwelling were completely demolished
and considerable stock was killed 20 Keefe
is the owner of the st. David group OF
islands and has also large interests in
HongKong
The herald., 1895-08-17
AT THE THEATERs


The Burbank.-There will be a grand
family matinee this afternoon at popu-
lar prices, when the last prese n tation but
one of The Octoroon will be given, with
Miss Ethel Brandon in the title role.
Tho handsome actress 10 doing some ex-
csllent work in the character of Zos, and
is accordingly being we'll received and is
being ably supported by the competent
Cooper stock company. Tomorrow niRnt
the celebrated society drama The Froth
OF Society is underscored, and will be
produced every evening during the COM
ing week. The scenery will be Something
special. and the costumes OF the prin.
cipal elaborate.
Tho Orpheum.-Therew will be grand
family matinee today at this handsome
place OF amusement, at which time popu-
iaI matinee prices are given. Only four
more performances of the great bill given
this week remain. Kennedy and Lorenz.
in their sweet Swiss ballads; the Bland
sisters and the Garnellas close their very
successful engagement OH Sunday night.
The Martinettis, the greatest living
acrobats, remain another week. They
are the talk of the town in their grace
full and urticult feats.
Tonight will De presented on the stage
of the pavilion at Avalon, the first COM
plete performance ever given on Catalina
island. Under the direction of Mr..
Modini-Wood, the comic opera Pinafore
will be given in its entirety with full
chorus OF forty voices with the same cast
of principals as presented at the Los Al
geIes thea:er several weeks ago. The or
chestra will be a large one, and the COM
pletc set of scenery painted by the late
Forrest Seabury for this particular opera
will be taken and erected on the pavilion
stage. The scenic effects will be taken
and the costumes and draperies will be the
same as when presented hsre. No change
has been made III the cast, and an excel
lent performance is guaranteed. There are
but few watering places in the United
States where such perfect performance
cansbe given. Advices from the island
state that many theater parties are form
ing among the many different camps and
that society will be out in force to en-
courage this new fad. The originators OF
the entertainment are working hard to
make it a. success and should bu encour-
aged with good houses. The Messrs. Bar
ring are also assisting in every way so
that the expense will enable the prices to
be popular so that all can enjoy this
musical treat.
For engraved visiting cards. The Cen
a. psAtSv
The herald., 1895-08-17

1t is to be hoped that justice can be
done and equity prevail quickly in the
pending litigation about the Consolidated
Electric railway; the carrying out of the
sale of the road is of more importance to
this city than at first sight might appear
If the road is sold as advertised, the COM
pany will spend $500,0u0 in electricising
the cable roads and for labor. That large
amount of money put into circulation
here would materially add to the happy
condition of affairs financial that now
exists
The herald., 1895-08-17
Boston Wool Market

BOSTON, Angus. 16.-The Boston
Commercial Bulletin will say tomorrow
OF the wool market: The market in for
eign woods is exceedingly strong, as in
deed are all foreign markets. Domestic
wools, however, seem to have been
rushed up beyond their relative value.
All territory wnols have quiatly yielded
slightly this week. The Septern ber
auctions in London are expected to adj
vance woods still further. An advance
abroad of course would re-establish the
price of American woods.
The herald., 1895-08-17
CURRENT COMMENT

William H. Crane, the actor, was
stricken insensible by the excessive heat
in New York the other day. He is still
dangerously i'll. 1t is now stated that he
las been for some time subject to vertigo
induced by any excessive heat. Mr.. Crane
ought to know enough to spend his sum-
mers on the Pacific coast
The herald., 1895-08-17
Killed by Negroes

DES MONIES. August 16.-Michacl
Holleren, prominent city politician,
was assaulted by four negroes in front OF
the largest ho,el in the city last night
and killed. The street was crowded at
the time. One negro struck Holleran on
the head with piece of pine board, from
the end of which a screw three inches
long projected. The screw penetrate
the brain. Whisky and an old gfudge
were the causes. The negroes escaped.
The herald., 1895-08-17
SUBSCRIBERS, ATTENTION

Those who are leaving for out of town
during the summer can have their pa
pers changed and secure n regular deliv-
cry each morning without extra trouble.
The Herald is delivered every morning
in every town in Southern California.
Send in your changes.
The herald., 1895-08-17
GOVERNOR sUOD's CONDITION
Rumors Current That II Is Becamlng More
cAr1Oaa


Serious
Late last night the rumor Uecame cur
rent that Governor Budd was rapidly
growing worse. His condition has been
considered serious for some time, ana
grave apprehensions were felt lest he
should not recover from his present ILL
ness. In case he should die the gu berna-
torial duties would devo've upon Lieu
tenant-Governor Spencer G. M.llard, who
is now in Mancelona, Mich. Mr.. Millard
has been soiourning with his father for
some time past, in the hope of recov-
ering his lost health. He is now very
much improved. and expects to start for
California on the S0th of tho present
month.
The herald., 1895-08-17

Because woman has appeared in Gen.
tral Park riding horse astride, New
Workers have concluded that the new
woman has really arrived. Reckoned
from that standard the new woman has
been on the Pacific coast these many
years, for woman riding astride her
horse on her outing Is no novelty here.
The herald., 1895-08-17
Librarians Choose Officers

DENVER, August 16.-The American
Librarians Association today decided to
hold the convention in 1896 at Cleveland.
O. Officers were elected as follows: Pres
1nGns Henry Hem " J.. ' Carr Of scraon Charles
Il. Dudley OF Denver. There's, West I
Mlwaukee; secretary, H. =. tlmendorf,
st. Joseph; treasurer, George ". Cole,
Jersey CITY,
The herald., 1895-08-17
The Non-Partisan Is a Hit

Captain James appears to be making a
success of his new papeI. The NonPar-
tisan. 1t bristles with aggressiveness and
wit, and promises to be as much OF tel :
ror to evil doers as were his for mer ven-
lures in journalism in this city. The
captain edits a raper in Donny brook
fair style; wherever he sees q head be
whacks it and hits hard.