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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-20
That rize Fight.

Saturday evening it was rumored
on the streets that one of the pugilists
OF this place was to fight to finish a
man from Danville at Buckhorn. As
the matter was kept as quiet as posi-
BILE, only a few were let into the
particulars of the affair and these
were taken to the place in hack. We
are informed that the fight as adver-
tised did not come off, but there was
considerable scrapping between the
Danville and Bloom parties. The
authorities at Buckhorn had been in
formed of the proposed "miIl" and
were prepared for them when they
put In an appearance. For their
prompt action in preserving the peace,
ard maintaining the law they are to
be commended by all the citizens of
this county. Pugilists of National
reputation are obliged to dodge the
peace officers all over the country,
and it would be a queer state of
affairs indeed if prize fighting was
permitted in Columbia County.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-20
WHAT HUSTLING WILL
ACCOMPLISH.
Through the energy Of J. X. Lsckard the
Bloomsbury Car company build five cars
complete in twelve hours.

Some time ago the Bloomsbury
Car Manufacturing Company, through
the efforts Of J. X. Lockard, secured
an order tor the construction of a
large number Of 6oooo pounds gondola
cars. In order to hold it it was abso-
lutely necessary that a certain number
of them be completed by certain
time. Owing to the size of the cars
it was difficult to procure the lumber
required in their construction. He
telegraphed and telephoned to Milton,
Berwick, Philadelphia and Baltimore
but without success, and finally
through the kindness OF Mr.. Halstead
of the d. l.. & w. Rail Road Com
pany, was furnished the large timbers
necessary for the construction of five
of them. The timber was unloaded d
from the cars, and in twelve hours
from that time 1t was all run through
TIE machinery and the cars COM
pleted including two coats Of
paint, and on their way to their desti-
nation. The lumber used in the
building of the remaining ones was
ordered from Georgia and it did seem
as though the fates had conspired
against the company. The train was
in wreck and everything that posi-
bly, could occur to detaln the delivery
Of the lumber did happen; but here
Mr.. Lockard again displayed his in
domitable will For three days and
nights he worked without rest, or even
removing his clothing, but now he has
the satisfaction of knowing that per-
severance will win. The remainder of
the order is being constructed as
rapidly as possible, and this one event
more than perhaps any other has con-
vinced the outside world of the possi-
bilities of Bloom3burg as manufac-
turing centre. With all this, MIR.
Lockard is modest, and says that had
it not been for the hearty CO cooperation
of his employees it would have been
impossible to accomplish this work.
We might mention in connection with
this to show the popularity of the
work of the establishment, the fact
that they have received an order for a
lot of gondolas to go to Guatemala,
and large order for Mr.. Lockard's
rotary dump car for Central America.
In addition to all this they are build,
ing trucks for the Jackson & Sharp
Co. The people of Bloomsbury have
reason to congratulate themselves up
on the establishment Of plant in
their midst like the Bloomsburg
Car Co.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-20
Opportunity for an Education.

The trustees of the State Normal
School of this place offer as a prize to
the person who shall write and have
printed in conspicuous position in
any periodical published in Pennsyl-
vania, having bona fde circulation
among paying subscribers, the best
advertisement of the Bloomsbury Lit
erary Institute and State Normal
School an award in scholarship which
shall cover the cost of board, tuition
and all strictly school expenses for
one year, and to the person whose
advertisement shall rank second in
excellence a scholarship which shall
cover the cost of board, tuition and
expenres for one year in the depart
ment of music only.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-20
Since Leonard Beishline has taken

Since Leonard Beishline has taken
charge of the Exchange bakery, not
only has the business greatly increased,
but his facilities for transacting it have
been improved. Among the latest
Improvements is telephone. The
appearance of the interior of the store
has also been changed for the better.
1t has been stocked with a fine line
of fresh confectionery and handsome
japanese screen separates the ice
cream parlor from the store room.
Everything is neat, clean and in first
class order.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-20

A lecture on Missions" will be
given in the Presbyterian church, on
Tuesday evening February IS, 1896,
at 1880 P. M. by Rev. A. R. Bartholo-
NEW, ID. ID. This lecturer comes un-
der the auspices of the C. f. Union
OF Bloomsburg. Being free lecture
everybody is invited and all Christian
Endeavors should hear it. Special
music for the devotional exercise has
been prepared.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-20
THE CHAMPIONS DEFEATED.

The game of last Friday evening,
in which the Pittston Y. M. G. A.
team was defeated by the Normal
boys, was a notable one. 1t cannot
fail to place the Normal team in the
first rank with the teams of this sec
ton of the state. Everybody who
saw the game can truly say that for
team work, as we'll as for individual
playing, the game was as good as they
had ever seen.
The game was played in three IS
minute innings. The Pittston men
are large, strong looking fellows, and
one could see that hot contest
would be in order.
Davenport was too much for his
opponent and almost always succeed
ed in forcing the ball into Pittston's
territory.
This vas a dangerous moment for
the opponents, for Detwiler or Moore
usually got the ball and by the most
skillful dodging and passing would get
several throws at the basket before
their opponents could get it ovei the
line. When it went to the other end
it Jared no better for Harrar and
Worthington played all around their
men and gave them no chance at get
ting a goal. Young and Davenport
had hard luck for they both by fine
playing got many throws at the basket
but just missed scoring each time.
Fox made some long passes for the
basket but like the other center men
failed to score. With the divided
floor the centers do not have so good
chance to throw baskets. The
game was won by good hard playing
by score Of I3-s.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-20
Song Service at the Y. M. U, A,

The service of song at the Young
Mems Christian Association rooms
last Sunday afternoon was largely at
tended, and every one who was present
came away feeling that the hour had
been spent In pleasant and profitable
manner. The service was in charge
of the Lutheran choir and they &C
quilted themselves in very creditable
manner, the quartettes of Mrs. Hall,
Miss Miller, Messrs Williams and
Traub being especially fine. The
after meeting was conducted by
Charles Taylor.
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Methodist Conference.

On Tuesday, March 18th, the
Central Pennsylvania Methodist
Episcopal Conference will meet in its
2Sth annual session in Williamsport,
Pa. The presiding officer for this
year will be Bishop John H. Vincent
ID. ID. LII. ID.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-20

c. A. Sisson, of La Plume, died at
his home last week, resulting from an
injury received by fall about week
ago. He was 60 years of age, and
had always been healthy and vigorous.
He will be we'll remembered here by
all who have attended the farmers
institutes during a number of years
past, as a delightful singer of whom
the people never get tired, and who
always found great pleasure in enter
tanning them.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-20
Evangelical Conference at Shamokin.

The Eastern Pennsylvania Confer
ence of the United Evangelical
church will be held at Shamokin, be-
ginning on the evening of Wednesday,
February 20, and continuing until the
following Tuesday. Bishop H. M.
Stanford, of Harrisburg, will preside
and one hundred ministers and seven
ty-hve laymen will be present.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-20

The Brass and Copper works re-
Gently purchased new shaft weighing
fifteen tons, and it was shipped over
the Pennsylvania railroad and came
to the East Bloomsburg station.
Samuel Neyhard was engaged to bring
it from the station to the works. 1t
was loaded on two large wagons to
which six horses were attached In
coming out of the river bridge both
wagons broke down and deposited the
shaft on the ground. AS soon as a
wagon can be procured it will be con.
veyed to the plant.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-20

A delegation from Washington
Camp No. 3ro P. o. S. of A. visited
the camp at Light Street last Saturday
evening, Fourteen of the members
were crowded into A. c. Hidlay's
hack and taken there upon short
notice. They were royalty entertained.
Five persons were initiated into the
mysteries of the order.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-20

The elocutionary, delsarte and
musical entertainment given by Miss
Anna Dunkel of Boston College of
oratory, and Miss Maude Cohil of
this place at the Catawissa Opera
House last Friday evening was
complete success and was greatly ap.
preciated by good sized and critical
audience. Several of the ladies of
this place attended the entertainment
and spoke very highly of it. Miss
Dunkel has large class in this place.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-20

GA Nights Frolic " as produced in
the Opera House Monday evening
was failure. Celie Ellis as Captain
Kate, was good, but Ler support was
far below the average, The only
redeeming feature OF the entertainment
was the music rendered by c. P.
Elwell's orchestra. 1t was unusually
fine.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-20

This world could be made better,
if we would exercise more magnani-
nifty in our judgment of other peo-
ple's motives, and by devoting our
selves to accomplishment of some
fixed object, ambitious or otherwise,
which will give scope to latent quail
ties and develop new ones, hence
tending TO break down prejudice by
self enlargement. By silencing the
unkind criticism which may be pro-
voked and ever deserved. BY recount
ing the good rather than the bad even
of those inimical to us.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-20

Mrs. Charles Howell of Almedia
died at her residence in Almedia, on
Wednesday of last week. The funeral
services were held on Friday, and
were conducted by Rev. d. E. Rupley.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-20

Quite number of our young men
went to Danville last Saturday night.
They were taken there by Ruck
Buckalew and consequently had a
speedy and safe journey.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-20
LENTBN SERVICES AT ST. PAUL,s

The services at St. Paul's Church
during the Lenten Season will be as
follows, and a cordial invitation is
extended to the public to attend.
Polite ushers will furnish you with a
good seat.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-20

STRANGERS WELCOMED AT ALL THE
SERVICES.
The Church is open during Lent
from 9 A. NJ. to So. M. for private
prayer and meditation.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-20
BLOOMsBURG's VOTE.

A Lively Election. The Successful Candi.
dates 0. Holmes Elected President
OF the Town Council.
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Score, Normal s; Pittston 2.

Score, Normal II; Pittston 2.
THIRD INNING.
min. Field 10 #. Detwiler, N.
8 " 80 #. L" N.
Score, Normal 10; Pittston 2.
The teams were as follows:
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-20

The COLUMBTAN,
Tree-tiDoes a-week
w o R Il d and
FARM Ne MS,
or w o M 4 "
KIND, one year
for $I75 IN od-
Oance. ReguLar
price, $a.5o. TRY
THEM.
The advocate., 1896-05-06

of January, when they were put on
full feed, and a clear gain of 400
pounds was made since that time. The
feed used was ground corn, cob and
all. This is a remarkable gain, but
the Lamers are among the best feeders
in Kansas. They also used good judg.
ment in buying, as we'll as selecting q
commission firm with which to deal.
It is refreshing to know one commits
sion firm that has sent q customer
home feeling that he has done well.
Mr.. Fletcher has sold his interest In
the commission business to Mr.. Pstter.
son and the business will be continued
under the firm name of Patterson &
Co. Mr.. Patterson will take Mr..
Fletcher's place as cattle salesman.
Mr.. Cox will be continued in the cattle
department. The other departments
will be looked after as follows: j, B.
Savage, hogs; G. A, Keener, sheep,
and Elmer Williams, office work. Mr..
Fletcher will continue to work for
the new firm, and it is not necessary to
state that they will give their custom
ers very satisfactory treatment.
The advocate., 1896-05-06
About Going to st. Louis.

The question Of what it will cost and
how to go to ST. Louis to the National con-
vention Is being discussed by Populists all
over the West. The railroads, realizing
the Importance of these conventions, will
make good rate, and then the question
would be what route to take. AL the
roads are now striving to get this traffic,
but many Populists have called attention
to the fact that in the early history of the
movement the Chicago & Alton forced the
fight for reduced rates to the Cincinnati
conference and enabled people to take ad-
vantage of a reasonable rate from Kansas
City. This disposition to be fair at that
time was commendable, and it IS not rea-
sonsble to suppose that in the selection Of
a route this year it will be forgotten. The
Alton don't pretend to have the only road
on earth, nor does it prate about the length
Of it's lines, but it does enjoy the reputa-
tion Of operating good road and Of giving
its patrons the best, up-to-date accommo-
dations and splendid train service.
The advocate., 1896-05-06
A Republican yagary.

Republican papers have spent much
time and wasted an unlimited amount
Of printers ink In ridiculing what they
are pleased to call the wild Vsgarles Of
the Populist party as indicated by the
bills introduced by their Representa-
tives in Congress. The burden Of the
tale Of ridicule was that the measures
were idiotic, imprscticable and abso-
lutely valueless. These articles carried
with them a sort of assumption that all
the brains, common sense and practical
legislative ability was monopolized by
the representatives Of the Republican
party.
It is not necessarily to again call stten-
tion to the utter sbaurdity Of this posi-
tion, but we do desire to refer to
resolution introduced by a Republican
Senator as tending to show that Re-
publican Is often discovered who has
wheels in his head. This resolution
was introduced by Senator Cannon Of
Utah. 1t provides for the appoint
ment Of committee Of five to report
on the expense and sdvissbility Of con-
struCting relief map of the United
States In miniature, showing every fes.
ture of the country, including hills,
mountains, valleys, etc. 1t is not
stated whether, in addition to locating
cities, town and hsmlets, including
Wichita, which Is back in the union, 1t
is the intention to suitably mark each
duck pond, bicycle track and baseball
park. If it were made little larger
each saloon in Kansas might be in
cluded. 1t would hardly be right,
either, to omit the suntlo Wer patches
and prsirie-dog towns of western Kan
BRs.
The map is to be on scale of one
foot to the mile, and it would be some.
thing over half mile long and about
uup-buAku VI o nAlp WAAps Ao ~ 40 w
be q ground map, 1t would occupy con-
siderable real estate, and If located in
Washington this would constitute quite
sn item Of expense; but 1t would be q
very small part of the total expense,
which would be enormous. Unfortu-
nately, Senator Cannon fails to relate
what earthly value would attach to the
map If made. He siso leaves 10000
Kansas people In the dark as to how II
will benefit them to have q map Of their
potato patches and barn yards CON
structed at Washington. OF course,
az the father of the bill Is q Republi.
can, It must have some great, common
sense purpose.
The Michigan Democrat convention voted
down free coinage resolution and adODted
The advocate., 1896-05-06

1875 pounds, for $3.50. O.J. Glotz.
back, Psxico, Kss., sold thirty.nine
steers, averaging l,472 pounds, for
1896. These sales were among the
very best made during the week. They
were made by the Wide.swske "Ben."
Jones Bros. handled a car of hogs
from Edgar Kirk, NoWster, Okla. Mr..
Kirk is one of the enterplising young
stockmen Of the Territory aud he de-
serves a successful business career.
Jones Bros. bought 262 southwestern
steers from d. W. Jones, Lebo, Kss.
They averaged 1000 pounds and cost
1926. Say, boys, the ADVOCATE goes
out this week to just 1900 more brand
new feeders and stoekmen. Can you
take the hint! Of course you will.
Maj. Calvin Hood, President of the
Kansas City Live Stock Commission
Company, was on the Exchange last
Thursday and Friday. His firm is one
of the most enterprising on the Ex-
change, Mr.. Allen, the cattle sales
man, is one Of the best posted men in
that industry in this country, and his
observation and advice is valuable to
stock rsisers. He thinks that all that
Kansas needs to become the greatest
stock raising State In the union Is for
the stockmen to make close study of
the industry and follow the lines of
good judgment and common sense.
His idea is that il corn is high, sell it;
If 1t Is low, feed It. Kansas has corn
and pasture land and can make beef
cheaper than the Eastern States pos
sibly can on high priced land and
pasture costing from two to three dol
lars for the summer. When on the
market call on Mr.. Allen, and you will
find genial fellow who will be glad
to see you. The ADVOCATE hopes to
speak to the readers often Of this firm,
as they are deserving and are building
up a fine territory.
John Lsmer & Son, Bridgeport, Kss.,
who are old friends Of the writer, are
among the few who made some money
feeding last winter. In November
they bought sixty.fOur steers through
Fletcher & Patterson at 3 cents. They
rouRhed them through until the first
The advocate., 1896-05-06

Last weeks market showed gains OF
20 to 80 cents in prices of cattle as
compared with the previous week.
Hogs have been weak, light hogs
bringing the best prices.
G. w. Pettijohn sold thirty four
heifers, weighing 42,37O pounds, for
1886. S. A, Sargent, Riley, KsS., sold
twenty-eight steers for 1886. This
stock was consigned to Hale & Nc
Intosh.
r. Wheeler, of Bridgeport, Kas.,
was here with thirty.two head of two
year old, half breed, Polled Angus
steers that sold at $3.50. When they
were put on feed they weighed 1866
pounds. They were fed five months
on corn and alfalfa hay, putting on
4OS pounds. They were sold by the
Robert G. White Live Stock Commits
sion Company, one Of the most care
full and reliable firms on the Exchange.
Ben L. Walsh Commission Company
at st. Louis is doing more sstlsfsc-
tory business than was expected. This
firm believes in advertising, and has
obtained much Of It's success from the
skillful and judicial use of the same.
The attention Of stock breeders and
feeders is called to the illustration In
this issue furnished by this enterpris.
ing firm, and 1t is believed that from
It can be obtained much information
Of value.
Mccoy Bros. sold three loads Of
steers for John White, averaging 1913
pounds, for 1910, and four loads of
Corn.fed Texans for H. D. Miller, Ben.
nington, Kss, averaging 1,l24 pounds,
for $500. This firm also handles stock
for Horner g. Kirk, Kingmsn, Kas.,
and A. W. Dannerberg, Gaylord, Kas.
The Mccoy Bros. have the reputation
Of being rustlers and it Is the desire of
the ADVOCATE to get better acquainted
with them.
Ben L. Welch & Co. sold forty. four
southwestern steers for Fay Bros,
Grenola, Kss., which averaged 1,O2O
pounds, for $3.50. They also sold forty
head Of the same kind, weighing $50
pounds, for 1856. This firm secured
a price of SS,4O for light hogs, aver.
aging 1853 pounds, without any cut-outs,
they being the heaviest hogs sold for
that price. F. NJ. O'COnnor, Blaine,
J Kas., sold nineteen steers, averaging
The advocate., 1896-05-06

The Michigan Democrat convention voted
down a free coinage resolution and adopted
the following: "On the finance question,
we recognize that this administration
stands upon and has constantly carried
out the platform of '92, on which 1t was
elected by the people, which decided that
the parity Of the metals in our currency
shall be maintained. The platform Of the
National convention, which has carried the
country overwhelmingly for our party,
should be the doctrine Of Democrats until a
new platform is formed. To the National
convention to be held July "a we remit this
subject, with confidence in the wisdom and
patriotism Of that body" A sound money
delegation was elected.
The advocate., 1896-05-06
KANSAS CITY STOCK YARD NOTES

The following live stock commission ArEs
are doing business at the stock yards:
Knollin & Booth.
M. S. Peters & Co.
Moffett Bros. g. Andrews.
Ben L. WEIGH & Co.
w. S. Tough & Son, Managers horse and
mule market.
Fletcher & Patterson.
Wright & Hannah.
Chicago Live Stock Commission Co.
Lone Star Commission Company.
Irwin Bros. & Co.
Robert O. White Commission Company.
Charles Dixon Commission Company.
Olander & Isaacson.
Hale g. Mcintosh.
Rogers Commission Company.
The advocate., 1896-05-06

You can get the old reliable Kansas
Farmer and the ADVOCATE, both one
year for Sl.50. The Breeders Gazette
and ADVOCATE for 500.