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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-10-22
The Supreme Court sitting at Pitt.

The supreme Court sitting at Pitts
burg has heard the first appeal from
the decision of the Superior Court. It
was in the suit Of the Commissioners
for use of Cambria county against 7.
c. Lloyd, one of the County Commits
sloners. 1t is an action to determine
under what act Of Assembly County
Commissioners shall be paid. The
defendant claims the act of 1850, and
the plaintiff the act of 1872. The
Superior Court confirmed the judg-
ment of the court below, and the de
fendant took an appeal to the Supreme
Court on the question OF the constitu-
tionality of the act of 1872.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-10-22

The citizens of Mt. Carmel have
entered protest against an ordinance
which the Council passed. They
claim that the Constable makes too
much money The ordinance pro
hiblts COWS from roaming the streets.
He made $50 one day last week, and
with a little effort on his part his sal
airy would reach up into the thousands.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-10-22
VOL. 81
COLUMBIA COUNTY FAIR.
THE LARGEST AND BEST EXHIBITION IN THE
HISTORY OF THE ASSOCIATION.
The Exhibits In all Departments were Laraer
and Grander Than Ever Before.

The forty-second annual exhibition
Of the Columbia County Agricultural
Society was held on their grounds last
week, and was no doubt the most
successful meeting ever held by the
Association. The weather on Tues
day and Wednesday was very wet and
disagreeable, but on Wednesday night
it cleared off and remained pleasant
the balance of the week.
The display Of fancy goods, ma
chinery, fruits, vegetables, etc, were
by far the best ever seen on the ground.
1t was feared that the recent heavy
and destructive storms would have a
damaging effect on the exhibit of veg
etdbles and fruit, but judging from the
display the storms did no damage in
some sections at least.
The number of side shows and
stands was unusually large. The at
tention OF the visitors as soon as they
entered the ground was attracted by
large banners and show bills of all
kinds. Among the most notable of
these side shows was ''Noah's Ark"
This was worth the price of admission
as the several cages of wild beasts
were well trained, and taking it all in
all was very good. The Engle Clock
was also on the ground, and attracted
large crowds.
The entries for all the races were
all well filled and some of the fastest
horses in the country were here.
Among the merchants of our town
who had their displays on the ground
were Pursel & Harman, who had
very pretty line oflamps, dishware, etc.
The Bloomsbury Car Co. had an
exhibit of freight, house and rotary
dump cars. They were all designed
and built by this Company.
James H. Mercer had very large
display OF fine parlor, hall and ban
quet lamps.
There was plenty of music in the
exhibition building, furnished by J.
Saltzer, Conner Thomas, J. w. Guern-
sey and several others.
An account of the rain, no races
took place on Wednesday. The BIZ
cycle races were all postponed till
Friday at 10 o'clock. The result Of
Thursdays races were as follows:
Barring collision between Bessie
A. of Centrala, and Nellie B. of Car
bondale, in which the sulkies were
more or less damaged, and the step
ping in hole by Jim Smith of Cuba,
N. Y, which lamed him-the races
passed off very nicely, and were as
follows, the first four taking the money.
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Hal Pointer, b. 6. Dubois.I S 6 6 ) 4
Rocky 7. ch. G. Bridgton.4 3 no
Raven, blk. m. Scranton...2 ds
Allen Dare, Shenandoah...5 s ro
Frank Pierson, Philada...7 DIS
This race was good one and the
result proved surprise to the people,
as Hal Pointer was pretty generally
considered sure winner. The horse
however was not in fit condition to
race and after the first heat fell back.
Raven was also thought to be sure
second and maintained that position
until in the fifth heat when from some
cause he was distanced and taken out
OF the race. Veta who was not at
first much OF favorite surprised all
by taking the last three heats. Allen
Dare and Rocky P. were ruled out in
the beginning of the last heats.
Time-a:r64, a-16f, a:I7, a:16,
s:I73, s;ao.
2;4o TRoTTiNG-pURsE $2so.
Winnie C., ch. m. Union Springs....I 1 7
Bonnie Betsey, br. f., Pittston.. .......2 2
Lambert Medium, b.. g., Philadelphia 3 3
Guy, b. G. Binghamton..................3 4 4
Saguany and Athens were both dis
tanced in the first heat.
Time-2:a64, a:aS2, a:s7I.
ONE MILE RUNNING-PURsE $Iso.
The Clown, G. g., Bernharts. ............I
Barlow, ch. c., p. II. Daily................2 2
Bella, b. 4 Wilkes Barre. rre..................,2
Chas. Shawhen; S. g., Elkhart.............4
Time--I:so.
On account of the lateness of the
hour this race was not finished, a pro-
test however being entered by the
horsemen.
The races were the best Blooms
burg has ever had. The record was
lowered from a:sIa to a:I6 in the
fifth heat of the free for all race by
Veta, of Baltimore who came in first.
Thus ended one of the best fairs the
society has ever held.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-10-22

II. c. Jewell of this town, third. The
prizes were a diamond ring, value $40;
diamond stud, value $40; watch chain,
value $Io. Time-a:44.
In this race there was a collision at
tne hnlsh between J. N. Harry and
I. W. Krlck, resulting in a broken
collar bone for the latter, although he
won the first prize. Robert White, of
Scranton, who was in this race, broke
his wheel before the finish. Quite a
good deal of kissing was INDUCED in
by some of the spectators when 7. N.
Harry appeared, but considering the
fact that c. w. Krick, who was in.
jured, acknowledged the collision was
purely an accident, the people should
not have shown their feelings in that
manner.
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2:so CLASS TRoTTING-PURsE $2so.

2:5o CLASS TROTTING-PURsE $3.50.
Bonnie Betsey, br. f., Pittston........I /
Lambert Medium, br. g., Phila.......2 q 2
Guy, b. g., Binghamton. n.................4
Maggie Collins, b. M, Shamokin....3
Valley, br. g., Wilkes. Barre ..... .....s 8 q
Medwick, ch. Dundee ...... .......6
Jim Smith, ch. g., Cuba, N. Y........7 s DR.
Bird f., b. g., Williamsport.. 7 7
Time-2:3I, a;2St, 2:2St.
2:3o PAcING-PJRsE $3.50.
Allen, ch. g., Phila..
Volmar, br. s., Bridgton.. 2
Bessie A., br M, Centraia. ...........8 ? 2
Magnolia, blk. m, Hazleton.
kittie Scott, ch M, Rome. .............6 q 8
Mollie Baron, ch. M, Pittston........s 6
Nellie b., b. m, Carbondale. 8
1t was in this race in the second heat
that Bessie A. and Nellie B. collided.
Time-2;25, a:27t, 2:2st.
2:22 rRoTTING-PURsE 5000.
Cling, blk g., Reading. g.................I II
Medium Boy, b. S, Tunkhannock.
Addie Fitz b., b. m, Union Springs z 2
Big Bone, 6. g., Newberry...........3
Edith G., b m, Norfolk.............s
Tme-2:22, 2;23, 2:22.
ONE HALF MILE RUNNING-pURsE SIso.
The Clown, G. g., nharts..............I 1
Bella, b. g., Wilkes Barre. rre..................s
Red Rose, b. M, Binghamton. ...........3 a
Time-53, 81.
Friday was beautiful day and peo-
pie from all over took advantage oft,
as between fifteen and twenty thous.
and people passed through the gate.
Every train brought hundreds of people
from all sections, and at nine o'clock
our streets were crowded. The
Wilkes-BaTe band furnished the music
at the ground which was very much
enjoyed by the large crowd in the
grand stand between the races.
Result of the bicycle races follow:
ONE MILE NOVICE.
Shas Hunsnger. Berwick .... ............Ist
WIN Crossley, Bloomsburg. ............ ......2nd
a. b. Kline, Bloomsburg ..................3r ard
y: a. Dent, Bloomsburg 4th
Shas. Burns, Berwick .......................sth 9Th
+. +. Depue, Scranton. on......................6t 9th
The first three won the prizes, re-
spectlvely, scarf pin, value SIS; ring,
value $ro; search light lantern, value
IS. Time-3;oS4
ONE MILE OPEN.
This race was won by c. w. Krick,
OF Sinking Springs, with S. K. Stutz-
man OF West Reading, second, and
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-10-22

The Bloom Band attended the
Danyille fair on Thursday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-10-22
GIDDINGS GIDDINGs GIDD1NGs
"A SkHS8NHBEE HPPHRTrINITY
GIDDINGs.
GIDDINGs.

o the balance of this week. and all
if
you'll considerable
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-18
IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY.
Palmer and Buckner Get Bad Re-
ceptiOn In Mississippi,

NEW ORLEANS. La. Oct. 17.-Gen Palmer
and Gen. Buckner arrived here at noon after
stopping along the gulf coast in Mississippi
to make brief speeches In the various towns
which are free silver strongholds. and when
they spoke unsympathetic crowds greeted
them. At Scranton they were met by a
party of sixteen little white maidens and one
bright yellow colored tot, and by banners
bearing the device Free silver and prosper
ity."
Gen. Palmer said there were many laboring
under the same erroneous belief. Cutting
the dollar in half would not bring prosperity
nor would dangerous financial experiments
beneht the country. The reception at other
points was somewhat friendlier At Ocean
Springs the train stopped again and speeches
were in order. The generals had little to
say here. Flowers for the ladies Of the party
were handed aboard by the ladies OF the
Springs. A Mississippi sound money deIega-
ton accompanied the party to this city. A
reception committee awaited them here and
accompanied the party to the hotel where
a reception was held In the afternoon. At
night there a mass meeting in the open
air, at which 5000 people were present, and
Charles F. Claiborne, acting mayor of the
city presided.
There were a large number of Bryanites
in the crowd, well some Mckinley
shouters, but after the first expression OF
rival enthusiasm, a few remarks from X. +.
Farrar quieted them Gen. Buckner spoke
first, at his own request, in order to escape
Gen. Palmer's aattering Introduction, which
Buckner did not think appropriate in his own
South country. Gen. Buckner made speech
of an hour. painting the old new for the
South, and showing that the sound money
plank was the true Democratic principle, and
for the best interests of the American people,
irrespective Of section or party.
Gen. Palmer closed the meeting with
speech on the money question, and made
good impression, although he could not be
heard from any great distance. The crowd
asked him a number of questions, and he
answered them readily. He said that the
fact that the Chicago platform was regularly
adopted was not sufficient for Democrats who
did not conscientiously believe in it to vote
for it. for the Democratic party was party
of principles, and not of men.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-18
BAY STATE GAS RECEIVEhSHIP
Addicks Missing, But q Statement
Is Made for Him

WILMINGTON, Del, Oct. III Edward
Addicks president of the Bay State Gas COM
pany, is still absent from Wilmington. and
notice OF the proceeding leading to the ap-
pointment OF a receiver for the company has
not yet been served upon him. Notice, how
ever. has been left at his home. Charles NJ
Kittinger, Mr.. Addicks private secretary
has made the following statement.
Two years ago, suit based on similar
charges was brought in the United States
court before Judge Wales. A temporary in
junction was granted, and almost Immediate
ly afterwards was dismissed. At that time
the Bay State Gas company had a floating
Indebtedness Of over $1,0000G0, while today
the company is absolutely without 81 of
floating debt, $1.250,0O having been wiped out
since Jan. 1. The affairs were never in such
a good financial condition.
The bringing Of this suit can have no
other than political significance. We have
known for some time that efforts were being
made in Massachusetts to secure the services
of certain men who were, or had been en-
poyed by the Bay State Gas company to
become part of conspiracy. All those con-
cerned in the matter will be proceeded
against"
Attorney ]. H. Hoffoecker Jr, who rep
resents New York plaintiff, was asked to-
day in regard to report that another action
to be brought against the Bay State
Gas company. He said they were not ready
and therefore could not state whether his
client would bring a separate suit against
the company or possibly cooperate with
Buchanan In the pending suit. 1t is under
stood the amount involved is 81 500, 900 for al
legged breach of contract.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-18
WIND BROKE THE DIALS.
Two of the Faces of the Court House
Clock Need Repairing.

The faces on the clock of the court house
tower are of plate glass; three-quarters of an
inch thick. but recently two of them have
been broken, and the estimate for replacing
them will approximate $500 apiece. The faces
are the largest in the world, the diameter of
the inner circular piece being 122 inches or
bearing the numerals. are made in sections.
There have not been any severe winds lately
but the faces have been broken just the same
and now local glass company is waiting an
order it gave its factory some days ago for
the second of the big pieces of transparent
plate. The first is already here and waiting
20 be hoisted to its place under the tower
befry
The experience local insurance men have
had with the clock faces is enough to prove
that glass insurance is not a bonanza
farm method of making money. The first in
surance was with companies represented by
Josiah Thompson. The risk was known to be
an extra one, but it was accepted on premi-
UNI of little less than $40 Immediately on
the breakage of the first face the contract
was thrown up, according to the company's
right. Ames & Head then took the insurance
for companies they handled but they, too, de-
clined with thanks after the second breakage
An insurance said this afternoon that
so far he knew no one would now be
found to accept the risk, and that it looked
as II the faces would have to go uninsured.
If they do the county may be kept poor for
years to come unless some inventive Mime
Rpolitan discovers a transparent medium
which will not fracture.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-18
HOW RAMBUSCH OPERATED.
He Expunged Both County and Court
Records.

JUNEAU, Wis, Oct. 17.-Another small
sized sensation was created today by the
discovery of the means by which Rambusch
made erasures from the county records, and
the further discovery that he had tempered
with the records of the circuit court as we'll
as the register of deeds records. This morn
ing a bottle and a sponge were found and
a trial showed that the liquid contained in
the bottle would wipe out ink marks. 1t
was evidently the liquid that he used to make
the erasures discovered some days ago in the
county records and the discovery leaves no
doubt Of Rambusch's guilt.
Up to this morning it was supposed that
Rambusch confined his tinkering with the
records Of the register of deeds, but 1t was
discovered that he made use Of the dupli-
cate key to the court house which he pos
sessed to visit the Office when nobody was
around and change the records there. That
disclosure is even more startling than the
others and there is no telling what mischief
he may have done.
During the day kilograms were received
by the officials from Philadelphia, but they
decline to say anything Of their contents It
is believed that some track of the fugitive
has been obtained. The people who are in
vestigating Rambusch's affairs continue to
find defalcations, and it is said that today's
discoveries swell the total by several thou
sands Of dollars, but such developments are
getting to be an old story, and the finding
of another swindle of few thousand dollars
does not create a sensation any longer
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-18
MERCHANTS LINE UP
DETERMINED TO LEAVE NO POSI-
BILITY OF A DEFEAT FOR
SOUND MONEY.
FORM A NON-PARTISAN CLUB.
EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO GET
EVERY BUSINESS MAN In THE
RANKS.
A. t. ANKENY's OPENING TALK.
Democratic Nominee for Mayor
Makes Numerous Promises to the
NOters-Min City News.

Probably no class of men is as fully
alive to the issues of the day and as
much in favor of sound money as the
solid business men, and the merchants
Oh Minneapolis are not behind those of
other cities. During the past two days
lneSe business men of this city have
been taking preliminary steps towards
organizing what is to be termed the
business Mems NOn-partisan Sound
Money Association Although only
the very first steps have already been
taken, it is quite evident from the en-
thusiasm and determination shown
from the start, that this new OrganiZa-
ton will make itself felt in no small
degree before the campaign is over.
The first meeting was attended by
Slxty-fOur business men, by actual
count. on Friday afternoon, at room
200 Boston block. The gathering was
very enthusiastic and it was the unan-
lmous opinion that an effective organ
1zation should be at once formed. The
first steps were taken by the appoint
ment OF an executive committee with
the following we'll known business men
or Minneapolis as members G.. w.
Brown, George M. Gillette, Howard
W. Commons, J. F. Calderwood, Ben.
Davenport, w. M. Hopkins, F. S. Farr.
E. E. Fisher and L. 8. Gillette. Of
this number c. w. Brown was chosen
chairman and George M. Gillette vice
chairman. After discussion the meet
ing adjourned.
Yesterday afternoon at the same
place the executive committee met for
further work. Besides the members
or the committee, other interested par
ties were in attendance. Besides the
officers of the executive committee.
chosen at the first meeting, W. C. By
ron was named as secretary
Nothing of Importance was transact
ed at yesterdays session. The time
was devoted mainly to an informal
discussion Of affairs and of the work
to be undertaken by the association.
A number of suggestions regarding the
policy to be pursued were received.
1t was demonstrated that all the mem
bers were unanimous in the desire to
do active and effective work from now
until after election. Their main OBJ
Ject will be to do as much as possible
to defeat Mr.. Bryan and to aid in the
victory of sound money. No definite
plans were adopted, but it was decided
to send letters to every business man
in the city asking for his hearty CO.
operation.
further meeting Of the executive
committee has been called for Monday
afternoon at o'clock to perfect the
organiZa ton.
The association has several lines Of
work in contempiatation, but it is not
prepared to make them public at pres
ent.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-18
MINNEAPOLIS.
MINNEAPOLIS GLOBULES.

administration of the 81 $50 estate left by her
Aate husband, Andrew G. Lindberg.
portion Of the spiral stair in the court
house has become loosened from the masonry,
and the tower has been closed to the public
for fear Of accident.
E. L. Newell and William Baker were ac-
quilted by the jury of the charge of selling
liquor illegally in their drug store at EX-
celsor.
"A fantastic operate travesty'' is the man
per in which the authors describe ION the
Earth. which begins a weeks engagement
at the Bijou this afternoon. Interest will be
felt owing to the popularity of the star, MINI
bic Eddie Foy.
The funeral of John Fogarty, who was kill
ed by the cars at Baraboo. Wis, Thursday
afternoon, was held from the house Of W. o.
Winston. 1927 Portland avenue. at 2:30 o'clock
yesterday afternoon. The interment was at
Lakewood cemetery.
Coroner Kistler and a jury held an in
quest yesterday on the remains of Patrick
Fahey. the coachman, who was killed in
runaway. The verdict being that death
accidental
The estate of Spaulding Bros, insolvents.
has been completely wound up and the funds
distributed pro rata among the creditors.
Judge Smith yesterday morning made an or
der d.scharging the assignee and his bonds
men.
During the week the Metropolitan will pre-
sent an interesting phase Of rurality in Au-
gustuS Thomas comedy-drama. I'm Miz-
Zoura." In this play the characteristics of the
Missourian are cleverly portrayed. A. S.
Lipman. an old favorite in Minneapolis will
play the part of Jim Radburn.
young man named Vandin was arrested
last evening by Patrolman Kerr, of the cen
trail detail, charged with the larceny of
bicycle from David Whitford. The wheel was
taken several weeks ago. Vandin was ar
rested in the Plymouth clothing store, and
when searched at the central station varied
assortment of articles. thought by the police
10 be stolen. were found on his person.
Friday night thieves made raid on the live
stock pens at Midway and stole a wagon load
Of sheep and some calves. On the way to the
city their wagon broke down when they
transferred the stock to a new wagon belong
ing to A G. Johnson, a grocer of 1882 River
side avenue Johnson reported the theft to
the police yesterday morning and he is very
sore, having just purchased the wagon.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-18
WOULD NOT TAKE HER IN.
Reason why Banner Lodge, Degree
of Honor, Is All Torn I'D.

1t appears from the answer filed in the case
of Matte MershOn ct al. Ella H. Mantor,
grand chief Of honor of the Degree of Honor,
A. o. U. W.. Of Minnesota, that the whole
trouble grew out of the application for mem
bership of Mrs Belle Crandell, and the result
is a great time in Banner Lodge No. o.
According to the answer, the lodge accepted
the application of Mrs. Crandell. voted her
TO membership and accepted her fee for init
alton, but when she called to take her de-
gree the lodge refused to grant 1t. Mrs.
Crandell was angry and equal to the oc-
casion. She saw that there a whole
lodge against her. but alone and single-hand-
ed, she appealed to the grand chief, who at
once insisted that she was a proper person to
become member of the lodge, and ordered
the lodge to confer the degree. The lodge
refused, and so the grand chief took away the
cl ~er. and the lodge was no more So Mrs.
CT dell downed the lodge. The members
tn 1 applied to the district court for a writ
of mandamuS to compel the return of the
charter, and the answer shows the foregoing
state of things.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-18
VALUE OF A BIKE.
The Jury Fixes 1t at the Sum of
1925.

The great army of people who ride will be
glad to learn that the Sphynx who guard
the secrets of the bicycle dealer has been
compelled to speak by court of law, and
the result has given the world the cost of
bicycles, as they come to the dealer. Much
has been said about the ability of the man.
Ufacturer to sell bicycles very cheap, but
that end of it. the manufacturers profit,
will perhaps be a secret for some time to
come.
The Thomas Manufacturing company
brought an action against c. NJ. Drew, as
assignee of the Taylor Coal and Cycle COM
pany. to recover possession of forty-six
wheels. which had been shipped to the insol-
vent firm. and which the plaintiff claimed
because it not a sale outright The
wheels were taken under a replevin, and
Judge Jamison and jury heard the action
TO keep possession. Much evidence was
taken in regard to the values, and the jury
returned its verdict this morning. 1t was for
value of the wheels. The jury found from
the evidence that the wheels have decreased
In value, since spring, by $500. They also
find that the value of the wheels at the time
they were taken was 81 O2S. There were five
extra high grade wheels, and IL known as
the first grade. Figuring upon that basis,
they allowed $50 each for the finest wheels
and $43 Is for the first grade. This was the
price agreed upon for the wheels with all
agents, railroad and other expenses added
or the net price to the dealer In Minneapo-
lis.