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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-19
REPUBLICAN, PARADE.

The Republican jollificatlon, which
was to have taken place last week, but
on account of the weather was post.
poned, took place Tuesday evening.
They were somewhat disappointed as
the crowd was not near as large as
was expected. This may probably be
attributed to the fact that the election
is all over and consequently the en-.
thusiasm has all died out. But red
light and fire works helped the thing
along, and while the parade passed
Main and Market streets it presented
a very nice appearance. Some of the
buildings along the line of march were
nicely decorated with flags, etc. The
Bloomsbury Band furnished the music,
assisted by the Citizens Drum Corps.
The number of men in line was sur
prisingly small. Probably a great
many who stayed away felt like letting
those who expected to gather the
"plums" do the marching.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-19
A NEW CALENDAR.

A new calendar is proposed. 1t is
the intention to abandon altogether
the present astronomical calendar and
to adopt one which will be arranged
from practical and commercial
point of view. By the adoption of
the new calendar the year will have
twelve months with exactly twenty
eight days each, and one of twenty
nine, the latter to have thirty days in
leap year or thirteen months in all,
BY the use of this system the days
will come in each month on the same
date. Thus January being on
Monday as will be the 8, IS, and ~,
SO will the same dates in each of the
other twelve months be Mondays.
This system would greatly simplify
commercial reckoning, and it has
many advantages over the present
style which is based largely on my
thology and has at the present time
no real foundation. We think the
adoption Of this new system would
work very we'll.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-19
Attend to Business.

People have talked about national
politics for the last six months. Now
that Mayor Mckinley is elected, it is
time to have a good long resting
spell. Let the people get to business.
For many months, in so far as actual
money was concerned, times have
been very tight, everybody knows
Banks ceased to discount good paper
doubt and uncertainty hung around
everything and everywhere. Now,
with proper collaterals banks will loan
money. Why should not all factories
resume work on full time ? Why
should not new industries spring up
Of course, if all of the unemployed
can hnd continuous work there will
be some more money with which tc
buy lucuries and everybody will be
feeling better. Let us look forward
hopefully and attend strictly to bust
ness, and our own affairs. A good
rest from political talk and argument
will surely be helpful.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-19
THE POST-OFFIOE.

There are already, at this early day,
many applicants in the field for the
ost-Oflice. We have heard of at
least six who are aspiring for the
place, but just who will be the sue
cessful one, it is rather hard to say,
but it is likely that whoever has the
pull with the bosses in town will get
it. There are some among the
names we have heard, who in our
opinion could get along without it.
But as we are not on that side this
time we have no say in the selection
of the postmaster, and whoever gets
it, whether competent or not, will
have to suit us. But as we said be-
fore, the person who stands sin it,
will be the lucky one, unless Quay
should interfere.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-19
VOL. 81
PRETTY HOME WEDDING.

A very pretty wedding ceremony
was consummated last Thursday when
Miss Mary Edith, only daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. +. Weiss, was mar
ried to James T. Davis, a practical
florist and resident of town.
Promptly at the appointed time the
wedding party entered the dalntily
decorated parlor to the strains of the
beautiful wedding march which was
played by Mrs. w. II, Brooke. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. Nc
Linn, of the Lutheran church, in the
presence Of a large number of invited
guests. AT the conclusion of the
ceremony a reception was held and a
wedding supper served, after which
the newly married couple went to
their home on East Third street, where
everything was in readiness for house.
keeping. This was the first chrysan.
themum wedding ever witnessed in
town, and the house was very nicely
decorated with many of these rare
flowers, the groom having arranged
them himself Their many friend.
and acquaintances join in wishing
them long and happy life.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-19
BEATEN BY BUUKNELL..

The Normal foot ball team went to
Lewisburg last Saturday to play the
Bucknell University eleven. They
were very badly crippled, several of
the players having been hurt in the
Lafayette game. Bucknell won by
the score of I8 to 6. The following
article sent from Lewisburg, appeared
in Sundays issue of the Phila Press:
"Bucknell played ragged game
against Bloomsburg Normal this after
noon, the home team winning by a
score of Is to 6. The guards played
good game, but the tackles were
not up to their usual standing. For
the visitors Worthington seemed the
whole team, but Full-Back Fox punt
ed we'll and hit the line hard"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-19
KISSES TO KEEP BOYS INDOORS.
Enterprising Maldens Adopt a Novel
Scheme OF Reform.

There are six young ladies in
Renova, Pa, a few miles above
Williamsport, who are bound not to
allow leap year to pass without &C
complishing some good for the oppos-
lite sex. They have organized the
Edelweiss Social Club, the purposes
of which are to furnish entertainment
for invited young men. They have en-
gagged a club.room and are arrang-
ing it in a delightful manner. Just
what the initiartory ceremonies will
consist OF the young ladies will not
say, but one of the girls has admitted
that a kiss and hug shall be the
password for all male members.
The eight young women who are
the prime movers in the novel club
declare that their object is to get the
young men off the street corners dur
ing the winter and, inasmuch as the
club girls are all pretty and fetching,
their object will doubtless be attain
ed. Lovemaking will not be allowed,
under penalty of a fine. The girls
will darn stockings and knit mittens
for the boys, but the latter, in order
to be available for membership, must
refrain from smoking, chewing an6
drinking.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-19
Called Down By Judges.
ConstabIes and Other Authorities Repr.-
manded by the Lancaster Court.


The first session of the November
term Of quarter sessions at Lancaster
on Monday was marked by two sensa-
tions. After the constables had
made their regular returns to Judge
Livingston reporting no violations OF
the law, the judge severely reprimand.
ed the officers. He stated that while
almost everyone knew Of violations OF
the liquor laws and of the existence
of bawdy houses in their respective
bailiwicks, the constables themselves
never seemed to learn of them. He
concluded by notifying the constables
that unless they attended more thor
oughly to their business their commits
sions would be revoked.
At the same time in another part
of the building Judge Brubaker was
charging the grand jury. After re-
ferring to the recent escape of three
criminals from the county jail he
said he had reliable evidence that the
management of that institution is dis
graceful and degrading. He directed
the grand jury to make thorough
investigation and placed his evidence
which he declined to make public, II
it's hands.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-19
Brides Brother Dead In Bed.
Participated in the Festivities and Retired
to Die.

The home of Titus Woodring, in
South Easton, was Thursday the
scene of a wedding festlvity, and Fri
day morning was turned into house
of mourning. Miss Eva Woodring,
his daughter, was welded at 4 o'clock
to Erwin Echert. There was large
gathering of invited guests present to
witness the ceremony, which was fol
lowed by joyous time until late in
the evening.
Among those who participated was
w. ]. Woodring, brother of the bride
He had not been in the best o.
health, but appeared as lively as the
rest. Friday morning he was fount
deadin bed, death being attributed tC
hasty consumption.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-19

The barn belonging to the Jeremiah
Hess estate above Orangeville, was
totally destroyed by fire on Wednes-
day night of last week, together with
the entire crop of grain, hay, straw,
and farming implements, &c. 1t is
not known how the fire started, but
the opinion is that it originated by
an explosion of lantern, which was
left burning in the barn. A new
roof had just been put on, the recent
cyclone having torn the roof off, and
done other damage to the place.
There was a small insurance on the
property.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-19
Robbed and Laid on a Railroad.
Contractor Jones Rescued From a Terrible
Death.

David w, Jones, a mine contractor
of Wilkesbarre was found lying on the
tracks of the Central Railroad OF
New Jersey at that place Monday
evening. He was unconscious, and
was rescued in time to save his life by
a track walker. When he regained
consciousness he said he had been
waylaid and robbed and dragged to
the railroad by his assailants, who
stole $I63 from him. Suspicion rest.
on two men.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-19
Eeveler Shoots His Friend.
A Bullet for the Man Who Suggested
Getting Some Sleep.

DR.. John Fruit, a well-known citizen
of Hazleton, was arrested at Wilkes.
Barre last week, charged with shoot
ing David Clark, of that city. Both
men had been out all night stalking
in" the city.
On reaching the Luzerne House
Thursday morning Clark wanted the
doctor to retire for a few hours, but
this he refused to do. Clark persist
ed, whereupon Fruit drew revolver
and shot Clark in his thigh. The in
jured man was removed to his home
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-19
Trinity Reformed church.

There will be no services in Trinity
Reformed church next Sunday except
the Sunday School at 9:oc A. NJ, and
the c. E. prayerm eetlng at GOO
p. M. However one week from next
Sunday services will be held as usual.
These will be Thanksgiving services.
In the morning they will be of har-
vest home character, and in the
evening of a national or patriotic
nature. Everybody is invited.
Further notice will be given next
week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-19

Mrs. Sarah J., wife of Rev. A.
Houtz, of Orangeville, died on Tues.
day afternoon, at two o'clock, aged
about fifty years. Her death resulted
from a cancer. Mrs. Houtz was a
woman of a charming disposition, and
had hosts of friends, who deeply re
greet her death. Funeral services will
be held Friday afternoon at one
o'clock.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-19

While walking across Main street in
front of the postoffice, Tuesday morn
ing at eleven O'Clock, Jacob Lorah,
who resides on West Main Street, was
taken with a stroke of apoplexy, and
fell to the ground in an unconscious
condition. Medical aid was near at
hand, and after placing him upon a
cot he was carried to his home, At
last report his condiuon is somewhat
better.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-19
In Receivers Hands.
The Columbian Ferris Wheel Owners Lose
Control.

Upon the application of creditors
the Ferris wheel and its belongings
has gone into the hands of receiver.
After the Worlds Fair the wheel was
moved from Jackson Park to choice
residence portion of the North Side.
The venture was located in prohibi-
tion district and apparently could not,
under such circumstances, be made to
pay enough to meet expenses.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-19

A. A. Powell, a travelling salesman,
of Cincinnati, was in town last week.
Every one who passed him turned to
take a second look at him. His
height is seven feet three and three
fourth inches. He was formerly a
member of the Barnum show, and
was with it when in Bloomsbury in
1898.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-19

The Central High School of Phila-
delphia, will be the Normal's opponents
In a game of foot ball on Normal
Field, Thanksgiving day.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-19

There are lots of people who
seems to think salvation is free, as
they do not put anything on the
collection plate when they so to
church.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-19

A new boy arrived at the home o.
John Masteller on Monday night.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-11-19
THE TRUSTEE OF THE
j. II. GIDDING & cos.
STOCK

Has
Ito rghten out the affairs said firm
sold The stock embraces
child such mems boys suits overeoa ulstsrs and REFERS Boys
ens hats and caps Tens boys and c1dn single pants
boy odd coats odd and White shirts
COlOred
Underwear Luzerne ygenia, natural
lined ribbed white
lined for Dress driving
Trunks Valises and Travelling Bags,
Sweaters golf or bicycle stockings
The high
JOSEPH GOLDSMITH
TRUSTEE FOR THE CREDITORS OF j. NJ cIDDNG & CO.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-06-24
Corbett's Great Effort,

To those who keep in touch with the
sporting life of the country, the fight in
San Francisco, o.night, between Corbett
and Sharkey, will be OF unusual interest
Corbett is spelling for a chance TO get at
Fitzsimmons and is met by the champion
| with his own words ''To 60 and fight some
one else first" Corbett has taken on
Sharkcy, who is one OF the best, most
scientific and toughest men now in the
ring, though his name has not been before
the public a great while. He is to knock
Sharkey out OF to stop him in four rounds.
This many of the sporting fraternity say
he canno do, but he is trained as fine as a
fiddle and will make the effort OF his life,
and If he wins in his undertaking, Fitz-
simmons will have no other cour SO than to
make a match with the ex-champion.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-06-24
San .Juan's Day.

If you had been in a Mexican placido,
(town,) to-day. you would no doubt have
witnessed a queer celebration OF San
Juan's day. This is supposed to be a re-
ligious feast day, and a day set aside for a
peculiar sport OF the Mexicans, which
consists Of going to a man whose name is
Juan, and getting a rooster, which is
buried alive all but his head. The differ
snt athletic young men then mount ponies
and ride as fast as possible and try and
catch the rooster without d~ismounting.
When one of them is successful, all the
rest run after him, ali on horses, and en-
deavorSxo take the foul away from him,
which Ia rather rough on the rooster and
ponies, but immensely enjoyed by the
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-06-24
A Chance to do East.

A trip east is often replete with many
a%nnoyauces, such as transfers and delays
in the larger cities, and the summer touris'
is deprived Of many pleasures which ar,
incident on a trip to the eastern resorts
To avoid these annoyances the Santa FL
company has arranged to run o special
train, consisting Of Pullman sleepers and
chair cars, through to Buffalo, N. T., on
July 4th, without change.
The train will be in charge of an ex.
%perienced manager Of the Santa Fe COM
pany, who will arrange all the details OF
the trip, and relieve the passengers OF all
annoyance and responsibility, and ii you
are planning for a pleasant trip east, ar
range to join the N. E. A. special on
July 4tb.
For rates and vaetailed information APP
ply to CHAs. F. JONES,
I; Agent Santa Fe Railroad.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-06-24
Arizona Bonds Rejected.

Arizona's Territorial bonds we're sub
scribed for at par by a London firm, and
were sent to London through the
Guarantee Trust A few days
ago the loan commission received a com
m~unication from the Guarantee Trust
company stating that the bonds had been
presented to the London purchasers and
they had declined to receive them, alleg-
ing that there was an over issue that in
validated them. The Arizona Republican
says: 1.-THE bonds were issued in strict
compliance with the law, there has been
no over issue, they are perfectly good and
valid bonds, and the reason given for re-
fusaI lacks every essential Of sense or
business probity.v
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-06-24
Goes a'UIImmering.

While nothing absolutely certain has
been heard Of the action Of the grand
lodge of the Ancient Order Of United
Workmen, in regard to the national san
itarium proposition, it is reasonably sure
that the grand lodge failed to take the
desired action on the matter, and Mr..
Sporleder left Buffalo, for home, on Mon
day evening, expecting to arrive here
Saturday evening. Mayor Olney left Buff
falo, for New York City, and may be de-
layed a little later 10 reaching home.
The inside facts, of the matter, will
probably not be known until Mr.. Sporled-
err reaches home, and makes his report to
the local lodge, whose representative he is.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-06-24

M, A. Otero IS Ia Albuquerque to-day.
4, b. catron was aboard No. l for Santa
Fey last evenipgsA X "a p t
Attorney q. II. Howard went over TO
Pocos, last evening, sF
"A. Mccall, Of ~'chibuahus, MsxIc,, IL vis-
iting 10 the city en- route 10 Denver.
Arthur Upton arrived home from tho
Jesuit college, near Dsnver, last evening.
George Atkins, nephew OF DIR. ". ii. Al,
kins, ~ visiting In the city from Dallas,
Tex IS. ~ (.
y. b.. Hall and ywifefeft. this morning, Tor
ST. Louis an J from there win 60 to Gin.
%cinnati. n
Emerson Atkins, son OF Dr. and Mrs.
Atkins, returned from Am Arbor, Mon.
day evening. % %
WIN and Frank Roy were In town, last
evening, from their headquarters up In
Colfex county. 80 f3tf TX
Arthur Ilfeld arrived hpme from New
York, last evening, where he had been
attending school.
W, r. Doyle and wife were In the city 4
short time, from Watrous, returning on
this MORNINGS train. ..-,es
Patricip 4Gcnsalss-ana jose Quintana, Of
the, Red river country. ARD IN return, from
a short visit to Santa Fe.
Ross B. McCaus,and, OF Saginaw, Mich.
Ia young friend Of 8. k..Sydes, arrived
here on a visit, last evening.
JW.B reen. Watrous; G. W. Briggs,
Oil City, Pa; L. w. Jones, Kansas City,
are guests OF the Central hotel.
VIM. Frank will 60 to Santa Fe, this
evening, to return with his sons, who have
been attending school sver there.
Mrs. J.. H. Richley and daughter, Miss
jeanette. left, this morning, for a few
days visit at La Junta and Ration.
Sol Luna, in company with Misses Nina
Otero and Emma Hunning, were through
passengers for Los Lunas, last evening.
J.. b. Corners, superintendent OF the
Postal telegraph company In this section
Of the country, passed through for Albu-
querque, last evening
M. M. Milligan. T. b, Mills, Juan Jose
Herrera and John R. Still, left for Albu-
queraue, last evening, to attend the pop
ulist convention at Albuquerque, TO day.
p. r. Mays. Trinidad, Colo; Edw. l..
Cary, st. Louis; F. s. Luther, Pueblo; W.
p. Doyle AMI wife, Watrous; Tai COIN,
Los Angeles, CAL, register at the New
Optic.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-06-24
Negligent citizens.

The mass meeting" called for last even,
ing at Firemen's hall to take action look.
ing to providing the local fire department
with adequate appliances, was a hunliliat.
ing and discreditable failure. Only {
handful of persons outside Of the Are de.
partment responded, and In view of the
meagre attendance and the indifference
manifested, the meeting was not even
called to order. This is very poor encour.
agemsnt. to the members Of the Ere depart
ment, few of whom are property owners,
70 Wy 70 90 anything N the Net0 Me1t-
can would not blame them much for dis
banding. When the insurance rates begin
to go up probably the property owners OF
the city will realize their mlstake.-New
Merican.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-06-24

Sealed proposals will be received at the
Office Of l. Fl. and W. M. Rapp, architects,
July 2, - m. for the erection and completion
of a hospital and sanitarium, to be built
in East Las Vegas, N. NJ, for the st. Marys'
Academy of Leaverworth, Kan. The
owners reserve the right to accept any or
reject any or all bids. A certified check
of two per cent. of bid must accompany
each proposal, made payable to Mother
Mary Peter as a guarantee that the said
contractor will enter into contract and
furnish q satisfactory bond. Proposals
addressed to Mother Mary Peter. 1896
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-06-24
Democrats.


We have arranged to leave Kansas City
by special train over the Santa Fe line a.
II M, Saturday July 4th, reaching Chi
cago Sunday morning, at or about 0 .. m.
where we will proceed direct to the Leland
Hotel, but a few blocks from the A., T..&
s, F. depot, where accommodations have
been reserved for the Kansas delegation.
You will note the leaving time fromKan-
sas City Of our special will enable those To-
Gated or other lines to reach Kansas CITY
before cur departure.
We are especially DESTROYS of having all
democrats and their friends arrange to join
ttis train, 10 as to send a solid delegation
TO Chicago, which will be a credit to our
state.
First class Pullman sleepers, chair cars
and dining cars will be attached to the
train, insuring comfort for all who join
US.
1t would be advisable to notify C. r.
Jones, of the Santa Fe route, as soon as
possible, what reservations are desired in
sleepers or chair cars by yourself or
friends.
II you are not located on the A., +. q s..
#. line, see that your tickle reads ria that
line between Kansas City and Chicago.
Yours truly,
Asst General Passenger Agent.
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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-06-24


Work on the new plunge bath has beer
started.
Y Julia VI Master "a newhmsatstapt post
mistress at the springs.
The Mountain house now has about forty
guests, and now feeds between forty apd
hfty zach meal.
G. Harris, VIM. Hudson and IL. Angle
are recent walters added 20 the Mountnin
house force under W. Wilson, OF Chicago
head waiter.
A recent letter fre m Or. VIM. Curtis
b alley, medical superintendent at Las
Vegas hot springs. states that the prospects
are good for a large business at the springs
this season, and that the most noted ply
sicians in the country will cooperate VIII
him In his work.
The recently registered at the Mountain
house are Chas. L. Slough and family, "
Louis; r. J.. Van Petten and family; j. 3.
Hall and wife, Cincinnati; ]. W. Collars
and wife Mrs. John Carey, Chicago; "
p. Doyle, .Watrous; Rev. +. P. O'keefe'
city; P. Henebsry, San Francisco.
The following Is a Mountain House sam
pie dill Of fare:
Chicken Soup.
Boiled Fresh Fish.
t. French Fried Potatoes.
Cucumbers, Sliced Tomatoes, Young
Onions, Radlshes.
K|
Kidney Saute. a4ssr
Boston Baked Beans. ~
Boiled Sour Kraut with Ham.
- ~FfH' Roast Beef.
Chicken with Dire ssing.-s
RIB Beef, Brown Potatoes.
AClaret Punch. sfs.y =
Leg Lamb Egg, sauce.
Rice Fritters.
Mashed Potatoes. String Beans
Boiled Onions.
Rhubarb Pie strawberry Short Cake
Cottage Pudding Lemon Ice
Nuts and Raisins.
Tea. Coffee.
Monday, June %, SO.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-06-24

Prof. Alex. Randolph writes to THE
OPrIc, from a ranch near Glorieta, that he
thinks that he is in the beauty spot Of. ali
New Mexico, and that he has made great
strides towards health. The fishing down
there is excellent, and Governor Thornton
and Thomas Gable recently spent several
days at that ranch and enjoyed the visit
immensely.