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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-16
LILLIAN SWAMI HAPPY
After Thirteen Years Separation From
Her Parents She Will Soon
Rejoin Them.

Lillian Swami, the colored girl who was
stolen from her parents in Washington,
D. c., thirteen years ago and located in
this City last week, will soon leave to join
them again.
Chief Crowley few days ago received a
letter from Major Moore, Superintendent
OF Police in Washington, that the girls
parents were respectable, but too poor to
pay her fare back. The Chief became in
terested in the girl after seeing her and
determined to help her reioin her pa.
rents.
Yesterday he procured free transporta-
ton for her as far as Chicago, and he will
defray the additional fare out of his own
pocket to take her from there to Washing
ton. The girl will leave for Washington
about September %, and yesterday the
Chief wired Major Moore to that effect.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-16
TWO OLYMPIAHS At WAR
Philip Wand Wants Samuel F.
Hughes, the Druggist,
Arrested.
He Charges Him With Threats to
Kill and Exhibiting a Deadly
Weapon.

A valuable setter dog has caused serious
trouble between two well-known members
of the Olympic Club, Samuel f. Hug hes,
druggist on Powell and Post streets, and
Philip Wand. 41O Post street.
Wand yesterday swore to complaints be-
fore Judge Campbell charging Hughes
with threats to kill and exhibiting deadly
weapon in rude and threatening man
ner.
The complaints were written out by
Warrant Clerk Graham of Judge Joachim
sens court and to him Wand told his
story.
81 own a valuable setter" said Wand,
sand Hughes owns another. About two
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-16

thereof with her initials, was at the date here
OF by the said Lydia A. Spald ing signed, sealed
and published as and declared to be her last
will and testament in the presence of us, who,
at her request and in. her presence and in the
presence OF each other, have subscribed our
names as witnesses thereto.
BEVERLY MAcMoNAGLF
1911 Hyde.
GEO. w. SPENCER,
Hotel Bella Vista,
LYDIA A. SPALDING,
Hotel Vella Vista
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-16
Hotel Bella Vista Bequeathed to
Her Best Friend and Her
Maid.
LEGACIEs LEFT TO SERVANTS,
Jewelry and Other Personal Property
Devised to Various Friends and
Relatives.

The will of Lydia A. Spald1ng has been
filed for probate. Mrs. spalding is the
well-known society leader who died on
September II, leaving property valued at
about $4,000 and life insurance policy
for 5000.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-16
Il. F. STOLz EXONERATED
The Accusation Against Him of Selling
Diseased Meat summariIy Dismissed
After Thorough InvestiRation.

er Ahorough Anvestlgations
d. f. Stolz, the popular young butcher
OF 512 Castro street, has been absolutely
exonerated of all connection with the
alleged misdem eanor of selling diseased
meal" 1t appears that the charge was
based upon mistake, and when investi-
gated the accusation was found absolutely
without foundation.
The following official notice clearly ex-
plains the matter:
SAN Francisco, CAL, Sept. 10, 1896.
III. +. SToLz SID Castro street-Dear
Sir: Replying to your request of recent
date, will state that the charge preferred
against you OF selling diseased meat was
dismissed.
a tine OF $40 was imposed on you for
the City of San Francisco. Yours respect
fully, FREDERICK McGREeoR,
AttOrQeV.at-laW
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-16
Chief crowley Thanked.

Chief Crowley yesterday received a letter
from Sheriff Cunningham of Stockton, thank
ing him for sending Detectives SilVey and
Egan there during the Native Sons celebra-
ton and for the effective services they reu-
dered in looking out for CROOKS number
OF local thieves known to the detectives were
in Stockton during the celebration and were
effectualiy kept out of mischief.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-16
Burglary ON a RarL

Duncan Mclean, captain OF the bark Ravens
court, swore TO a complaint in Judge Joachim
sens court yesterday charging John McKeyn,
a sailor, with burglary. The captain alleged
that McKewn broke into his cabin Monday
afternoon and stole some clothing and other
articles
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-16
ADJUSTMENTS.

BALDWIN THEATER.-"M Madame Sans Gene.-
CALIFORNIA THEATER-" On the Bowery.'
COLUMBIA THEATER-.'A Matrimonial Maze"
NoRosco's CIERA-H oUsk-"The Danger Signal"
IlVoLI OPERA HousE.-" Hansel and Gretel.
ORPHEUM- HiSh-Class Vaudeville.
AIcAzAR THEA ER.-" Ours"
euTRo BATHs-B Bathing and performances
SHOOT THE CHuTEs-Daily al Haight street.
enc block east OF the Park.
MECHANICS INSTITUTE PAv1LIoS-Twenty-
ninth industrial Exposition.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-16
His jaw Fractured.

Chester Rosenbrook boy years of age,
was kicked by horse belonging to his father.
arancher on the San Bruno road, yesterday.
His Jaw was fractured and he was taken to the
City and County Hospital.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-16
pIcNcs AND EXCURSIONS

:, FAMILY ExcURsIoN-To Camp Taylor, Sunday,
September %.
ExcUEsIoN-To the Golden Gate, Sunday, Sep
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-16
Auction sALES-

- BY GEO. F. LAMsoN-This day "wednesday,
furniture, at 926 suffer street, at IL O'Clock.
BY E. S. SPEAR d Co.-1hursday, September
II, Bicycles at 31-33 Suffer street, at II O'Clock.
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trunks Moved e5 Cents.

Commercial Transfer Co.. 43 Suffer street.
Telephone Main 40. Keep your checks tor US. =
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-16
AL HAYMAN 8 co.'s THEATEF

NEW To-LAx-AMUsEMENrs.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16
A SERIOUS FALL.
DANIEL PIFBR AN EMPLOYEE OF
TIE CARPET MILL FALLS DOWN
THE ELEVATOR SHAFT AND
BREAKS HIS LEG,

Last night just as the whistle had
announced that the time to quit work
had arrived, Daniel Pifer who was on
lhe second floor of the Carpet Mill
iell down the elevator shaft to the
basement. Drs. Bruner and Bierman
were Immediately summoned and the
unfortunate man was tenderly picked
up and carried to his home and upon
an examination by the doctors it was
found that his right leg was broken
near the hip. The fracture was
reduced and the patient placed into
as comfortable position as possible.
Just how the accident occurred it is
impossible to ascertain as there are
nearly as many versions of 1t, as
people who were present. In all
probability the true story will not be
known until Mr.. Pifer is able to tell
1t. One story is, that when the
whistle blew, the electric light was
extinguished and he walked into the
shaft instead of a door. Another
story is that he fell into it while
tusseling with a companion. 1t seems
strange how the accident could have
occurred as there is always a guard
around the shaft when the elevator is
not in position. 1t could not have
been in position last night when this
accident occurred. 1t was reported
on the streets that he had been killed,
but the doctors think that with proper
care there are no doubts of his re-
covery. In addition to the broken
leg his face was badly cut, but no
internal injury was sustained.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16
The Grim Destroyer.

We are again called upon to chron-
icle sudden death, and this time
Miss Bertha Reecer is the victim.
She was daughter of Reuben Reec-
er, who died when she was a babe.
She lived with her mother until she
was six years of age, at which time
death robbed her of her mother, and
she went to Catawissa and made her
home with her aunt, with whom she
remained until about two years ago,
when she came to this place, and
resided with her brother James, at
whose residence she died. She was
employed at the silk mill, and Tues
day evening of last week she returned
from work, complaining of being sick.
She went to her room and never re-
covered, dying last Tuesday evening
at $50, after an illness of just one
week, aged IS years, 6 months and
a days. The cause of her death was
typhoid pneumonia and inflammation
of the bowels. Bertha was a bright,
beautiful girl, and by her winning
manners had large circle of friends,
who are deeply affected by her sudden
death. The funeral services were
held from the home of James Reecer
on Eight street, this Thursday after
noon at o'clock.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16
LUTHERAN CHURCH DEDICATION.

For some time the Lutherans at
Espy have been engaged in building
new church, and last Sunday it was
formally dedicated. Rev. ]. II.
Weber, d. d. of Sudbury preached
the sermon in the morning. As he
is considered good fnancier, the
matter OF raising the needed funds
was placed in his hands, and he
proved himself equal to the emergency.
The treasurer stated that the amount
necessary to be raised was $I45S.
This amount did not include the
carpet, heater, chandelier, pulpit,
furniture, windows, bell and spouting,
these things having been provided for
by the Ladies' Aid Society, and Young
Peoples Lutheran Alliance. This
seemed like large amount to be
raised from congregation the mem
bership of which was composed
principally of people of limited means,
but they had erected their edihce,
and intended paying for it. The
offering at the morning service
amounted to $1,000. The:Session of
the Sunday School in the afternoon,
and the Young Peoples Alliance
meeting at 6 o'clock P. M. led by
Miss Belle Ruckle, were interesting
and addresses were made by several
of the visitors The iedicatory sermon
was preached in the evening, by Rev
7. r. Dimm, ID. d. President OF the
Susquehanna University at Selins.
grove. The collection was resumed
by DR.. Weber, and to the astonish
ment of all present the total amount
pledged during the day aggregated
$I6oo.oo. The church building wa:
then dedicated to the Worship oi
God, according to the solemn and
beautiful service Of the Lutheran
Church. The entire cost of the build
ing was over $500 and the member
ship can boast of owning one of the
neatest churches in the County.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16
ENTERTAINING. INSTRUCTIVE,
PATRIOTIC.

AS previously announced in the
columns of this paper on the FIRST
Thursday night of each month Wash
ington Camp No. 3Io P. o. S. of A.
is entertained by an address by one
of the members. Last Thursday night
it was delivered by Hon. f. R. Ikeler
and will be long remembered by those
present 1t was not only entertaining,
but patriotic and instructive and
several of the important questions of
the times were ably discussed. 1t
would have been the best educator in
the world, if it could have been open
to the general public. The next ad-
dress will be delivered by Hon. A. l..
Fritz on the evening of the sixth OF
February.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16
BURNED TO DEATH.
William Scott Young Man Of Montour
Township Overcome by Gas at Lime
Kiln and Horribly Burned.

Last Sunday morning about eleven
o'clock as Harry Evans and Frank
Mensch were going through field in
Montour township in which the lime
kilns of John S. Mensch are located
they discovered the lifeless body of
man in the kiln. They Immediately
notified William Mensch, a Justice of
the Peace for said township, who EN-
paneled Jury and held an inquest.
The Jury heard the evidence and
found that he had come to death &C
cidentally by being overcome with the
gas from the kiln. He was apparent
ly about twenty five years of age, was
five feet, seven inches tall and weigh
ed about one hundred and fifty pounds.
He had light hair, short mustache,
wore dark blue suit, gray overcoat
all of which were in good condition.
Subsequent investigation proved that
it was William Scott, young man
whom Henry Wertman of said town
ship had raised, taking him from a
poor house when he was but lad.
He was of rowing disposition and
had at times worked at the Danvile
asylum. Last Friday he left Mr..
Wertmen to make visit to friends in
Roaringcreek, and it is supposed that
he was on his way home and passing
the lime kilns, he had gone there to
get warm. He had evidently seated
himself with his back to the fire, as
when found he was lying on his back
in the flames. His body from his
breast down to below his knees was
burned almost into crisp, the feet
were not burned much as they were
outside the fire. The body was
placed in charge of undertaken G. G..
Baker who brought it to Bloomsburg
and prepared it for burial.
An examination of his clothing
which he had left at the house of a
friend in Fernville revealed a life
insurance in the Prudential insurance
company, but subsequent investiga
tion showed that it had lapsed fol
want of non payment of premium
The body was taken to Grovanis
Tuesday afternoon for interment.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16
-OUR-
Red Letter Sale

is fast disposing of left overs from our
stock. Business policy compels us to turn
our merchandise into cash regardless of
profit Hence some garments little above
cost; where lots are small at cost, and odd
suits below cost rather than carry them
over another season. Some of our very
finest suits and overcoats are on our tables
in stouts, leans and regulars. A clean
saving from 81 to S. on every garment.
Do you or don't you need any?
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16

members between the ages of 40 and
so Sr868 or II per cent. to members
between the ages Of SO and 60 and
$325I or 80 per cent. to members
over 90 years of age.
Ot these ZOO members, "a drew
benefits before reaching the age of
80; So when between the ages of
80 and 40; 40 when between 40 and
SO years old "a when between 20
and 90 years old and 2r when over
90.
find that each member the lodge
has had under 80 has been paid an
average of $63S. Those between 20
and 40 an average of $r73s; be
tween 10 and 5o-S3I.a8; between
SO and oo-S4I.5I and those over 60
have received an average of $1so.o4.
The largest amount paid to any
one member Of the ISL that have
received benefits is $1oS4. of these
ISL have been paid over $500 each
and 8 over $500 each.
81 members who drew 5000 benefits
were suspended IL who drew $s6s.
withdrew, VINO received Sal were
expelled; "a who drew S4348 weekly
benefits and $aSSI.a7 funeral benefits
or a total of S7aao.s7 have died, and
II who have drawn $2aIo. 50 are still
living and members.
The largest amount paid in benefits
during any one term was for the 6
mos. ending Sept. 80, 1898. During
this term II brothers were relieved,
So95 paid in weekly benefits for 2S2
weeks sickness and $2a5 funeral bene-
fits or a total Of SorS and this when
the membership was only 62.
The lodge has paid in all in weekly
benefits Sra53oo4. In funeral bene-
fits for brothers and their wives
$558L27. 1t has paid in funeral and
weekly benefits $I7III.sI or almost
enough to give every man, woman
and child reported in Bloomsburg
By the last census 81. 1t has paid
in charity for various purpose $I6o5.-
10. The living expenses of the
lodge for the 50 years has been
$3o59.44 and the Lodge has paid out
in all for all purposes $a3,675.oI or
enough to give every man woman and
child in Columbia Co. half dollar
and have $5aso left.
The lodge has had 81 past gr ands
of which Al, or just half died members,
I3 were suspended. S withdrew and
20 are still living and members.
The lodge has now ID members
under 80; IS between 80 and 40; 10
between 40 and so; 6 between 50
and 90 and II over 60. The oldest
member is Bro. Judah Boone, the
next oldest Bro. Knapp who is as he
says 20 from his waist up and 10
from his waist down.
This brother is our statistical history.
OF that greater history, the deeds OF
kindness that have been wrought, the
care of the sick, the donations to
widows and orphans we have little
record. 1t is written on the hearts of
men. 1t is grand old tree that we
have been considering, that has
brought most welcome fruit to many
a brother in need, and is capable OF
shelterlng us when overtaken by the
storms of sickness and distress. We
owe it our earnest support and most
Jealous guardianship.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16

The Normal School Lecture Course
is giving the people of Bloomsburg an
opportunity of hearing the very best
talent it is possible to secure. The
next two numbers are unusually fine.
This Thursday evening, Leland T.
Powers, the celebrated irpersonator,
will appear in "Lord Chumley," and
on Tuesday evening, January Fl, the
Mozart Symphony Club Of New York
will appear. This company enjoys a
worldwide reputation and is under
the direction of Messrs M. Blodeck
and Rich Stoelzer.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16

An article has been going the
rounds of the newspapers which stat
ed that Miss Agnes Fortune of this
place had received by the will of a
Mr.. D'Arcourt the sum of $4,000,
That the said amount had been left
her for saving the life of the testator
at Coney Island about two years ago,
Upon being shown the article by a
representative of the COLUMBIAN,
Miss Fortune stated that she never
knew Mr.. D'Arcourt, didn't know he
was dead, never saved his life, nor
received the $4,000. In other res
poets the story might be true.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16

The stockholders or the Bloomsburg
& Sullivan Railroad Company met on
Tuesday and elected the following
officers for the ensuing year; Presl-
dent &. r. Buckalew; Directors,
Morton McMichael, E. w. Clark Jr.,
]. H. Kershaw, Samuel Wigtall,
Charles Evans, l.. f. Waller, ]. X.
Grotz and H. J. Conner. Six thou
sand eight hundred and thirty four
shares out of twelve thousand were
voted.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16

H. G. Housel, who has made ap-
plication for position on the police
force of Washington, d. c., went to
that place Monday morning to take
his final physical examination. He
secured the position through the in
fluence of AL. Hunt member of the
force. We, hope he will be successful
in his examination, as he would make
an efficient officer
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16
A PLEASANT RE UNION,

Last Saturday Mrs. Sarah, wife of
John G. Quick deceased, was seventy
years of age, and her brothers deter
mined to give her surprise and have
family re union at the same time,
consequently L. N. Moyer and family,
John L. Meyer and family, Charles
Meyer and family, Albert Moyer and
family, and w. S. Moyer and family
accompanied by John Q, Barkley and
Miss Lizzie Barkley repaired to the
homestead of Mrs. Quick near
Rupert. Mrs. William Mensch, a
daughter of Mrs. Quick, had heen left
into the secret. When Moyer Brothers
undertake to do anything, it is always
done IN a successful manner and this
birthday party was no exception to
the rule. Mrs. Quick was completely
surprised and the time from their
arrival until dinner was announced
was spent in pleasant conversation.
And such a dinner 1t was gotten
up in a manner known only to the
wives of the Meyer brothers az
heartily enjoyed by all. The a
noon passed only too quickly, ar
time for bidding good
fore they were read
casionally to stop in
busy life, and spend
pleasure.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16

Samuel Wigfall has placed
Welsbach lights in the Commissioners I.
Prothonotary's, Register and Re-
corder, Treasurer and Sheriff's Office,
and in the Judges library. They give
clear steady light and are an i'm
provement over the old method.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16

1t is believed that nearly so, 900
cars and 600 engines will be built by
the different railroads in the country
during the next six months.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16

MOTHER HOST of special oppor.
tunities thrown across your path by our
\ quick retailing ability. They are impreg-
u nable barriers against every scheme that can
be originated to counteract them. No tricks
of trade--no misrepresentation can lead
you from our true values if you see them.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16

The home of Wi
prietor of the rest
Street was Enlightened
of a daughter last Sat
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16

The ice houses are
with clear, solid ice
thickness.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-24
4 NEW HaTEN BOY.

Chicago, Jan. 2S,-Mr. George Eustis Robertson has just closed his work as registrar of the University of Chicago. MT. Robertson came here in 1891 from to President Harper and has been iden- tified with the university from it's be- ginning. While appreciating the honor of a connection with so wonderful work as the organization of the univer- sity he leaves the institution only for the reason that he feels he has an op- portunity of developing a plan for which there is much need and plenty of room. It is well known fact that a large proportion of mankind come to the age of sixty impecunious. This is especially the case among professional men. Realizing this fact MT. Robertson became interested in plan of cooper ative investment in New York city real estate, which gives to the man who can and will save something the opportunity to invest that something judiciously and safely receive thereon a fair inter est, share pro rata in the profits and provide an income for future years. This plan has commended itself not only to business men but to some of the best students of social and economic ques- ticns. MT. Robertson has accepted the assistant secretaryship of a corporation developing this plan, and as such has gone to St. Louis to assume temporary charge of the office there, but will re move with his family to New York in April where his headquarters will be.