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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-05-07
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT
ELECTED.
John K. Miller Chosen on the First Ballot.

The School Directors of Columbia
county met in convention in the
Court House last Tuesday afternoon,
for the purpose of electing a County
Superintendent to serve for the COM
ing three years. There were four
candidates in the field, and up almost
to the time of the meeting it was
thought that the election would be a
close one.
The convention was called to order
by County Superintendent Johnston,
who stated that the object of the
meeting was the fixing of the salary
of the County Superintendent and
also electing person to fill the posi-
ton. He said he had written to the
Superintendent of Public Instruction
in regard to the salary question and
that the following was his reply:
HARRISBURG, April 2Ist, 1896.
SUPT. WIN. c. JOHNSTON,
Jerseytown, Pa.
Dear Sir:
The Act OF Assembly governing
the compensation of County Super
intendents fixes specific salary on
certain conditions to which each
superintendent is entitled under the
law. If the convention votes salary
in excess of the amount fixed by law,
the additional compensation thus vot-
ed is deducted from the appropriation
made for the support of the public
schools, each district bearing its pro
rata share of the expense in this way.
The salary voted by the last triennial
convention in 1898 does not hold
good for the ensuing term of the
superintendency, beginning on the
first Monday in June, 1896. If the
convention desires to continue the
payment of this amount, it can be
done only by the official action of the
convention itself as it is not bound by
the action of a preceding convention.
Very respectfully,
JOHN Q. STEWART,
Deputy Supt. of Public Instruction.
d. A. Shultz of Madison township
was elected chairman. c. E. Geyer
was also nominated but declined.
Mr.. Shultz thanked the convention
for the honor they had conferred upon
him. Terrence Smith of Benton was
elected secretary and c. E. Geyer of
Catawissa, and J. w. Evans of Ber-
wick were elected assistant secretaries,
and also to act as tellers.
The first business which occupied
the attention of the convention was
the fixing Of the salary. A motion
was made by c. c. Evans of Berwick,
and seconded by John O'Donnell OF
Centralia that the salary remain the
same as last year $Ia5o. Chandlee
Ewes moved to amend by making it
$1,000, the amount fixed by the Legis-
lature. He was informed by Mr..
Evans that the Legislature did not fix
the salary at $1,000 but at Sass for
each school in the county, which with
the present number of schools in the
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-05-07
APPEAL FROM COUNTY STATE
MENT.

A petition was filed in the court of
Columbia county on April aIst, ap-
pealing from the report of the auditors
at the last settlement, setting forth
reasons for the appeal. The petition
is signed by William Krickbaum,
Thomas Mordan, J. A. Breisch, AL
fred Irwin, ]. L. Girton, f. T. Boyer,
R. c. Howell, J. M. Dewitt, Wesley
Morris, Joseph Weiss, T. U. Swep-
penheiser, Joseph Hartzel, ]. d.
Shaffer, and William Wintersteen.
The petition was ordered filed by
the court.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-05-07
Catawissa twp,
May 9th, 1896.

We notice a continual rush of
customers at the Boston Clothing
House just opened opposite the St.
Elmo Hotel Bloomsburg Pa. No
doubt the people of Columbia county
know when they get good thing,
and tits only right for everybody to
save all possible at times where
money is not SO plenty, to get cloth
ing and everything in Mems and Boys
wear for nearly half the price as that
House is selling at don't very often
happen in this part Of the country.
2t,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-05-07
Associate Judge.

From the many assurances Of sup
port gwen me l am induced to an
nounce myself as a candidate for AS
sociate Judge to succeed Hon. c. G..
Murphy. trust l am well enough
known, at home and abroad county
and state-by my labors for the pal ty
and its organization, that l need not
say ~ am still a democrat" l sub
init my case to jury Of peers-the
people-trusting they will give judg-
ment for the plaintiff. l pledge you
faithful service.
Z. M. TEwKsBURY
Catawissa twp,
May 9th, 1906.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-05-07
Melancholy

that was scarcely off the farm in six
years. ! even contemplated making an
end to my miserable existence.
"This is the stage where man becomes
disgusted with doctors and medicines OF
all kinds. II this should reach the eye Of
any such, it is written in the hope that
just such persons will read it, believe it
and be benefited by 1t. A friend had half
bottle OF hoods Sarsaparilla, and per-
suaded me to take it, with some of Hoods
Pills. Experienced so much benefit took
two bottles more, and, thank God, am
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-05-07

Hamilton Disston, prominent
citizen and Republican politician of
Philadelphia, was found dead in his
bed last Thursday morning. His life
was insured for over million dollars,
he being second largest insured man
in the country. John Wanamaker is
the leader in this respect in the United
States.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-05-07
To Gown the Town.

That is our ambition. Not in a
careless slip shod, sell-at-any hazard
manner, but want to sell you stylish,
durable up-to-date materials at about
the price of the mean sorts. Come
in and see if we're honest about it.
All wool novelties in Persian effects
5S in. wide, sec.
Silk and wool mixed novelties,
az in. wide, Soc. the yd.
All wool novelties, this seasons crea-
tions, in dress patterns,
5S in. wide, Ssc. and $I.oo.
The latter reduced from $I.s5.
Light suitings, just what you want for
summer,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-05-07
CETTHEE BEHIND NE F!

That is what this week says to last week, May says to
April It's very good thing that the month just passed did
not have much reputation lose AS it is it will be
bered chiefly for its caprcou weather and great
bargains Her clouds had but silver lining and THAT
WE FURNISHED
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-05-07
Dainty Muslin Underwear

Get the most generous patterns you
can, select the best materials you can,
have the garments made by your own
seamstress, figure the cost, then COM
pare with the ready made article as
bought and sold by us, and our word
for it, you'll never be at the trouble of
having your Lingerie" made up
again Just five items here; they'll
stand for stock full:
Night gowns, full sleeves, large sailor
collars, with trimming around,
square front,
75c.
Night gowns, plated back, tucked
yoke in front, high and low cut, full
sleeves,
$I.oo.
Skirts, made of fine muslin with fan
mel and embroidered edge,
SI.as.
Drawers, plain tucked
aSc.
Drawers, with tucking and trimming,
SO, 65, IS and Soc.
Corset covers in all styles,
IS, IS and soc.
Groceries.
Are you fond of ham? Do you
want small ham that you are not
bothered with the bone in it? We
offer you
Armor's Boneless ham at
I2ic.
Brooms, that are good brooms, we
can recommend them at
age, were 35c.
2oc., were soc.
I5c., were 25c.
Blackwood's boneless herring in
boxes, I6c.
Sailed banquets, cream milk cheese
waters, always on hand and always
fresh
I8c. the lb.
We have always on hand and in
first class condition the following
cheese:
Imported Swiss, Imported Rogue
forte, Club House, Neufchatel, Mead
ow Sweet, and Full Cream New York
State.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-05-07
Cured

sound and well. lam 81 years Of age, but
feel thirty years younger. truly believe
Hoods Sarsaparilla was sent as means
to heal my body. cannot say too much
for Hoods Sarsaparilla and Hoods Pills."
J. w. OWEN, Henderson, Mercer Co., Pa.
N. B. If you decide to take Hoods Sar-
saparilla do not buy any other. Get only
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-05-07
3S in. wide, so ar
Wash Dress Goods.

Our line Of wash dress stuffs are
not equaled in this section. We carry
more exclusive designs than any
other house. We show you the san !
designs as Arnold, Constable & Co.
of New York, are showing, and other
large importers in the larger cities.
Linen Batiste, the most stylish of all
this summers goods
80 in. wide, a5c.
Other linen goods at different prices.
Gismonde silk
Cd in. wide, Ioc. the yd.
Dimities, in almost endless varieties of
styles,
80 in. wide, 1aI to 35c.
The Kid Glove Selling
goes right on. Not a store in this
town that has more liberal glove
policy than we have. We're careful
about the fit, the skins, and in fact we
are careful about everything pertain
ing to this important branch of our
business. Want TO make a customer
of you.
Grown black kid gloves, none better
and every pair guaranteed
$3.50.
Light kid gloves in all the popular
shades, guaranteed,
$I.5o.
Tan and brown kid gloves, rare bar
gain, ought to bring $1.oo,
75c.
PuEsel &
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
AN EXHAUSTIVE REPORT ON COTTON.

Washington, March IA report on the cotton
crop OF 1895 which will be issued by the Department
of Agriculture on Monday. WILL 1t Is stated be the
most thorough and exhaustive statistical research
ever undertaken by the department, SO far as that
cron is concerned All the railroad and water trans
portaton companies in the South. without exception
have made returns Of monthly shipments from the
States Of production: every cotton and woolen MILL
with one or two inconsiderabe exceptions. have re-
ported to the department Its monthly purchases. and
the services Of over 10000 townships and precinct
agents. five or more In exery cotton-growing county
have been engaged ascertain the amount OF cotton
remaining on hand February l. 1886. on plantations
stored In warehouses, at public gins at steam-com-
Yresses and at railway depots and yards This
method OF estimating the cotton crop was under
taken for the first time last season. but the I'm;
and 40 decided II Is believed to make the forth
coming estimate substantially correct.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
HOW MACEO CROSSED HAVANA.
SEVEN COLUMNS SENT TO 1NTERSCEPI
HIM-HE CUTS ONE TO PIECES
AND MARCHES ON.

Havana March IA. via Key West. Fla. March
14-Wednesday Gomez and Maceo were IN the prov
ince Of Matanzas separated. Gomez remaining IN
the vicinity Of Jovellanos. while Maceo moved west
The Government troops directed attention to Maceo'
who showed tendency TO retreat toward havana.
The columns commanded by Generals Bernal anu
Prats Colonies Viouna and Inclan, Tort andMohna
and the Almanac Battalion. formed comonauoh
to enclrcle Maceo and prevent his entrance 10
Havana province.
The official announcement was made al the palace
Thursday Of the combination OF the seven columns
The result was anxously awaited Yesterday t"e
Government announced that Maceo declined an en-
gagement and entered Havana province FROM other
sources 1t Is learned Maceo discovered the compha-
tion and with Lacret and Banderas. forces NUMBER
ing over 10000 fell upon the Almanac Battalion,
which happened to be a one recently arrived
from Spain broke it 10 pieces near Los iaios' roue
over the remains and crossed the Havana hne leaV-
ing the Government combination In the rear
Maceo passed south Of Guines and struck the raii-
road north Of Batanao. removed the track and teie
graph wires from the trochs and caused consterna-
ton In the block houses along the strong line In
the vicinity OF Pozo Radondo he burned two brdges
and was last reported going in the direction OF fha
del Rio line.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
CHARGED WITH KILLING MISS Fox.

PETER ANDERSON. OF BAYvIII.E. LONG ISLAND
REMOVED TO QUEENS COUNTY JAIL
Peter Anderson. who was arrested on Friday after
noon on complaint OF a New-York newspaper re-
porter In Bayville. arraigned yesterday before
Justice Chlres w. Billings. at Glen Cove. Long
Island. The complainant alleged that there were
several suspicious circumstances which tended to
connect Anderson with the death OF Miss Mary Fox.
OF Brooklyn. whose body found the shore at
Lioyd's Neck. near Huntington 1t was alleged that
Anderson. who admitted being acquainted with
Mary Fox, suddenly disappeared from the farm
where he was employed at Bayville. the day after
the body of the woman was found.
Anderson denied that he knew anything about the
womans death, and said he had not seen her for
two weeks previous to her Disappearance. which was
on February l6. II is also alleged that Mary Fox
vent to Bayviile to see Anderson. A pair OF gloves
and two hsndkerchefs were. II is said, found In An
dersons sleeping apartment. These articles are al
legged to have belonged to Miss Fox
Justice Blrgs committed Anderson to the
Queens County jail. at Long Island City. to await
the action OF the Dstrct-Attorney Of eu6olk
CountXs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
MRS. BABCOCK'S STRANGE DEATH.

HER ADOPTED DAUGHTERS HUSBAND SAYS HE
WANTS AN INVESTIGATION.
Rochester March H.-Many OF the people OF this
city, especially the local members OF the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union. have been stirred up
by the publication OF articles In yesterdays New
York papers In which It was stated that suspicious
or foul play regarding the death OF Mrs Katharine
Babcock. a weknown temperance leader which
occurred two weeks ago in Asbury Park. n. j.. had
been expressed by the dead woman's friends. Mrs
Babcock was for many years one OF Rochesters
,,os, nrominent residents. She lived with Mrs E.
r. Thompson. her adopted daughter:
Mr. Thompson was seen at the Whitcomb House
Last evening He admitted writing TO an aunt OF
his wife in Hilsdale previous to Mrs Babcock's
dea IN with regard to the burial services. He said
thai Mrs Babcock made her will four years ago.
lea wing her entire fortune to his wife. He denied
that he has ever dealt dishonesty with Mrs. Bab-
cock and declared that he would return to Asbury
pa rk and face the gossip Immediately
In regard to the theory of foul play. Mr.. Thomp-
son said ne did not believe there was any ground
for the reports that have been circulated and said
that he desired a full investigation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
CAPTTRED ~ HALIFA Y.
ARREST OF A BROKER WANTED HERE FOR
SWINDLING.


c.oio O,rr,en Of the Detective ONCE. was In
formed Las, might by Chief OF Police Sullivan. Of
Halifax " s. that he had under arrest there
Charles Stern. q broker Of this city. who Is wanted
here on the charge OF having swindled number OF
banking houses out OF large sums OF money. his
arrest was effected through telegrams sent by the
Central Ofice authorities to various points Among
Stern's alleged victims are c. B. Richards * Co..
of No Gl Broadway: Clark & Brothers. OF NO los
Nassau-st and Knauth, Ma .hod & Kuhnc or NO.
i3 Wnliam-st. Stern formerly had a brokers' once
at No 30 State-st.. and had business dealings WIN
a number OF downtown banking establishments
Severa, months he opened an office at NO.
ca Canal.st He conducted a foreign exchange
broke age business On March 1t is alleged that
he went to G. b. Richards Co. and got sl,ioi 10 IN
foreign money for which he gave check on the
Merchants National Bank In this city. lie 's also
said TO have got $500 In foreign notes from Clark %
brothers From Knauth Naehod Kuhne he got
81 057 in foreign money. 1t Is said. and gave them
check on the same bank lie had done business
with the firms mentioned and they trusted him ana
accepted his checks The next day. however. the
Merchants National Bank returned the checks as
mo good"
tectves Price and ODonohue to look for the en-
bezzler They ascertained that Stern had disap-
peared the day after he got the money. He went
away In a great hurry. leaving everything behind.
lie also left his overcoat in his Office. II was
learned by the officers that he had changed some
OF the money he received into Russian notes and
Canadian bills and 1t concluded that he had
gone to Canada
Telegrams giving description OF Stern were
sent TO Montreal. The telegram which Captain
O'Brien received laet night from Chief of Police
Sullivan said that Stern about TO board the
steamer Stockholm for Bremen when arrested He
had over $500 in his possession when taken Into
custody.
1t Is believed that Stern swindled a large number
OF persons on the East Side who deposited money
with him to be sent TO the other side. IL Is also
thought that he got money from other banking
firms by OF bogus checks and those men
toned Stern Is only twenty three years old. He
lived at No 3S Market-st. He swindled his landady
out OF three months board, II IL said, and also bor
rowed considerable money from her before he went
away. Detective Price VIII start for Halifax on
Monday to bring Stern back.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
THE BERMUDA READY TO SAIL
HER DESTINATION SAID TO BE CUBA-BOAhS
SUPPOSED TO CONTAIN AMMUNl-
TON PUT ON BOARD.

It was rumored late last night that the Ber-
muda. the steamship that was seized by United
States marshals early on the morning OF Febru-
airy 25. and whose officers were charged Win
organizing a fibustering expedition to help inc
Cuban insurgents was about to sail for CUBA.
Late in the afternoon the steam lighter j. >. 1.
Stranahan put on board the steamer NUMBER
of boxes supposed to contain ammunition. sup
plies and various other things thought 70 be the
articles that comprised the cargo OF the Bermuda
VIXEN she seized
At $3.50 o'clock In the ,vening gang OF twelve
or fifteen men, carrying kits and bundles of cloth
ng left the Liberty Island landing at the Bat
terry, bound tor the steamer, and at midnight
still larger number OF men, similarly equipped
waiting at Pier A, North River presum-
ably for boat which was to take them aboard
the Bermuda
James Tarpie, who has been living at hotel
at Market and Cherry SITS. was seen by re-
porter, and In answer to questions. said that he
had been engaged by John OBrien. the captain
Of the Bermuda. to work as fireman aboard the
steamer, and was told that she was bound Tor
Cuba He refused to sign contract, however
until he should be aboard the vessel
1t was reported early this morning that the
Bermuda would not sail until or o'clock
A boatman named O'Connor was 10 have taken
two engineers to the Bermuda last night. He had
his boat all evening near the Battery, but ne
went away about 1890 a.. m, saying that he had
an appointment 10 take the engineers to the
Bermuda at o'clock this morning.
There was a rumor that two boats were 10
sail last night for Cuba. The New-York ana
Huyti Packet Line steamship Schleswig was
scheduled to sail from her pier. No. l. North
River, at O'Clock yesterday afternoon she
was bound for Inaquay, Hayti and departed at
Q o'clock last night. She measures LOGO TONS
and is q freighter carrying mall There was
rumor that she might transfer some men to the
Bermuda when she got outside the harbor. as a
number Of men carrying kits were seen at her
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15

Austrian Foreign Minister to the station It Is an
accepted fact that Count Goluchowski onereo 70
to settle the difficulty between Germany and Eng.
land and he also referred to the trouble between
the two countries In conversation with the emperor
Rumor adds that the Kaiser assured Count
Gouchowskl that difficulty existed between Ger.
many and England and the relations between the
two Governments were absolutely harmonious.
In regard to the renewal OF the Triple Aiiahce Ls
treaty there Is no doubt that Count Golucnowskis
visit to Berlin closely connected with that oo-
tect The treaty Of Italy with the "Zwei kaiser RAISER
Bund' expires in 1897 but 1t will continue another
six years unless Of the contracting parties gives
years notice of withdrawal prior to the prO
Minister had the option of giving Il years notice.
but he has intimated his acceptance OF the con-
fore safe until 1903 The Emperor's visit TO Count
LAMA dl Busca, the Italian Ambassador at the
Italian Embassy Wednesday. the interview iast-
ing four hours Is understood 10 have clincneo the
matter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
A STRANGE HUMAN SPECIMEN.
AT ELLIS ISLAND PUZZLED
BY LATE ARRIVAL, WHOM DIX SEN
SrR CALLS THE MISSING LINK"

Io.s Maria who is detained on Ellis Island. Is an
enigma 10 the officers there. Nearly every known
civilized half-civilized and barbarous tongue mas
besu tried on him. but his sole rejonder to all is
ME no sabe" The corps OF interpreters on 'he
island having signs.y failed to evoke one sihsie
s,ark NJ intelligence the chancellor OF the japanese
corsua,a was sent for and. although he speaks ana
understands nearly every dialect and language OF
tho Orient ne had no better success than the inter-
prefers. s,. r.-,.
lose came on the Bremen Line steamer saale rI'-
a., n, the Messenger list OF the steamship MS
,,. ora destination were given. and that was all
7, on,earance ne seems mixture ot japanese
c,,,ss. and Malay In his satchel he has Two en-
o,o,as an one OF which Is written Jose Antoine,
china Rua de Manoel Rio do Janeiro. Brazh anu
-, N. other some Chinese characters describing
rs,ouran, somewhere on the face Of the globe ou''
d. of this there IS nothing by which he can De 'oe"
titled.
The generally accepted theo-y IL that he is an an
mixture OF Portuguese. Malay and chines" s'oon
DR. senner however says he Is The missing l,"hi ~,
,rher. Ga evidence TO support this thepfy J" us
narso,aI annearance and the contour OF ms h'a''
Uis stolid stare reminds one forcbly OF MISS 10
hanna whose receptions were r.cehtIy 20 pop" @ no.
in Central Park Professor ex,ensIye. nigh. be
ahle 70 elicit some Information about MS pa, "A T.,
% 1'b,s singular specimen OF humanity has u 20 IN
German money. ana poDerlv ,nterprc,ei The i'm
migration authorities are AT n JOSS ~ n''"n ,,t
- do with him. Jose. however. Will De h',ai.eu
cnrner q under the impression that In sailing from
Bremen he sailed on the wrong s'ea'ne,' -, 49, p,
he one 10 New-York instead OF that 10 hio
Jareiro. 40, - l., n-oh,,,y n
burmese and Ellis Island has no one who can un-
derstand his tongue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
FOR A RAILROAD IN CHINA.
AN ENTERPRISE AT WHICH THE NATIVES DID
NOT JUMP

AN ENTERPRISE AT WHICH THE NATIVES DID
NOT JUMP.
San Francisco. March 14-Colonel NJ r. Jenord
OF New-York who has been for six months in
China TO see about the building OF trunk railroad
north and south. arrived In San Francisco on the
steamer Alameda on Thursday. The road Is TO
be 400 miles long and TO extend from Pekins 70
Hankow and thence to Canton. Colonel Jenord
SAYS he has raised 100000 taels in support OF the
railroad but that the Chinese. having had no ex-
per.ence with railroads. are not fully assured that
railroads Will be beneficial to the country. Ihey
have suggested that he see the Chinese merchants
here and II the merchants willing to commend
the road and aid IL In every way they can. tney,
too will come to the front and subscribe
Through Prince Kung. Superintendent OF Military
Affairs and Prince Chang. his assistant, repre-
senting the Emperor OF China. Colonel Jenord re
ceived n document somewhat In the nature OF
concession. The cost OF the road Is estimated TO be
40 O01 taels mile. only the section from Pekng 10
Uankow a distance OF $50 miles. is to be consldered
at first. The capital stock Is TO consist OF lWVO
shares OF 100 taels each Colonel Jenord after
staying here n week. will go 10 New-lork IN the
interest OF his enterprise. large portion Oh the
line proposed is over desert and plains