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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-02
Of Interest to Lodges.

Judge Ewing, of Pittsburg, who
tried the case of Elizabeth N. Crump.
ton, Executrix of Herbert Crumpton,
VS.. The Pittsburg Council of the
Junior Order United American
Mechanics, gave rulings that are i'm
portant, changing as they do the
usually accepted Interpretation of the
obligations of secret societies. The
deceased was member of the Council
and the latter refused to pay his death
benefits on account of his having fail
ed to pay certain special assessments.
These assessments, added 10 his dues
made the member in bad standing at
the time of his death. The Judge,
in charging the jury, remarked that
organizations had no right 70 charge
assessments of this kind against mem
bers as dues. A verdict was rendered
in favor of plaintiff for $533.7s.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-02

Hoods calendar for 1896 is out and
it is greatly admired. Many pronounce
"the handsomest yet" 1t consists of
the head of a beautiful young woman
in an oval panel with stylish gold
frame. The background and pad are
printed in harmonious brown tints
The remarkable growth ofthe editions
of Hoods Calendars from one million
copies few years ago to over thirteen
millions for 1896 is only paralleled by
the wonderful advance in favor of
Hoods Sarsaparilla, which is now the
only true blood purifier prominently
in the public eye.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-02

An exchange tells the following
story of a gentlemen who was de.
nouncing newspaper advertising to a
crowd of listeners Last week."
said he, l had an umbrella stolen
from the vestibule of the church.
1t was gift, and valung it very high
ly, spent double its worth in adver-
tising, but | have not recovered it.
How did you word your advertise
ment ?" said a merchant. Here it
is, said the man, producing a slip
cut from a newspaper. The merchant
took it and read Lost from the
vestibule of the-church, last Sun,
day evening, black silk umbrella,
The gentleman who took it will be
handsomely rewarded by leaving it
at No.--San Fernando street Now,
said the merchant, | am a liberal
advertiser, and have always found it
pays me well. A great deal depends
upon the manner in which an adver-
tisement is put. Let us try for your
umbrella again, and if you do not
acknowledge then that advertising
pays, | will purchase you new one.
I" The merchant then took a slip OF
paper from his pocket and wrote: If
the man who was seen to take an UNI
brella from the vestibule of the
church last Sunday evening does not
wish to get into trouble, and have a
stain cast upon the Christian character
which he values SO highly, he will re
turn it to No.-San Fernado-street.
He is we'll known This duly appear
ed in the paper, and on the following
morning the man was astonished when
he opened the front door of his resi-
dence. On the porch lay at least a
dozen umbrellas of all shades and
sizes that had been thrown in from
the sidewalk, while the front yard was
literally paved with umbrellas Many
of them had notes attached to them
saying that they had been taken by
mistake, and begging the loser to keep
the little affair quiet"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-02

A nearby preacher last week united
couple who bore the names of
George Highwind and Anna Cold
feet. If that couple don't separate
before spring we shall be surprised.
Just imagine cold feet exposed to
high wind all winter. If that isn't
Just cause for divorce there is no balm
in Gilead.- JVeASbOrO AdOocdte.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-02

The Daily LOcal of Ashland says
Columbia County Superintendent
w. C. Johnson, who has been making
a tour of Columbia county, returned
to his home in Jerseytown to-day.
Prof Johnson has declined to be a
candidate for reelection if the pro-
posed reduction in salary goes into
effect. If the salary is to remain the
same he may be candidate.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-02
The Week of Prayer.

The Evangelical Alliance for the
United States has suggested the fol-
lowing topics for the Week of Pr~yer
The sub topics are given only by way
of suggestion. 1t is expected that
each leader will make selections:
SERMONS.
Sunday, January sth.-"But the
Comforter, the Holy Ghost, whom
TIE Father will send in my name, he
shall teach you all things, and bring
81 things to your remembrance,
whatsoever | have said unto you."-
John ID 40.
HUMILIATION AND THANKSGIVING.
Monday. January 9th. Confession:
OF sins and omission. Praise For
temporal and spiritual mercies to
individuals, communities and nations.
p John /; Psa. 80 IS, Psa. II6:
I2-Io; Psa. 100; I Chron. 40: 1o-13.
THE CHURCH UNIVERSAL.
Tuesday, January Praise: For
increasing fellowship among believers
since the formation of the Evangelical
Alliance, fifty years ago. Prayer {:
That the presence and power Of the
Holy Ghost may be felt; that the
communion of saints may be perfect
ed; that the Word may be preached
in its purity.--Acts 1; SIS; John II.
2o-a3; Eph. 4; I-I6.
NATIONS AND THEIR RULERS.
Wednesday, January Sth-Praise:
For increasing recognition of the
rights of conscience during the past
fifty years; for the revival of civic
patriotism. Prayer: For all in author
ity, that laws may be wisely enacted
and faithfully executed; for religious
lihscity; for peace; for the prosecuted;
&. q the abolition of the opium, slave
and strong drink traffic; for all needed
reforms-moral, social, industrial and
POLITICAL Tim 2: IA; Matt. <
1912; Pet. q: 1925; Rev. II:Is.
FOREIGN MISSIONS.
Thursday, January 9th. Praise
For missionary progress; for the
"Students Movement and the it,
creased number of candidates for the
work. Prayer: For all missionaries
in their labors and trials; for mission
AIRY societies under their financial
burdens; for the opening of new doors
as the result of wars in the East; for
the suppression Of the African rum
traffic, and for the removal of all
hindrances; for the conversion of the
World.-Isa. 40: IS; Psa. 81; Rom.
10: II-I5.
HOME MISSIONS.
Friday, January Ioth.-Praise: For
increased appreciation of opportunities
and obligations. Prayer: For mission
aries and other laborers; for mission
AIRY societies; for increased offerings;
for the heather at our doors; for de-
pleted rural districts and neglected
city populations; for increased Chris
tian comity.-Luke 10: l, 2; IA: az
23; Isa. 90: Is; Mark 9: 40.
FAMILIES AND SCHOOLS.
Saturday. January IIth.--Praise
For the gracious promises to the godly
and their children, and for the increas-
ing number of young disciples.
Prayer: For a deeper sense of the
sacredness of the family relation; for
parents, children and servants; for
increased Christian nature; for Sun
day and day schools; for Christian
associations of young people.-Mark
10: 1879; Matt. 70: 80; Deut. II:
II-2I.
SERMONS.
Sunday, January Iath.-"Let him
take hold of my strength, that he may
make peace with me."-Isa. at: s.
"The greatest of these is charity. =
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-02
A Glance Ahead.

The opening paper in Harper's
Magazine for February will be one on
"rhe New Baltimore" by one of the
most distinguished of the citys young.
er residents, Stephen Bonsal, Jr. The
article will be fully illustrated from
drawings by Harry Fem. Caspar w.
Whitney will continue his account of
his journey to the Barren Grounds of
Canada, giving an interesting glimpse
of the Indians of the Northwest. Hon.
Theodore Roosevelt will tell the story
of St. Clair's disastrous campaign a
century ago, and Henry Loomis Mel
son. in "The Passing of the Fur Seal, VI
will make clear the truth about a cele-
brated international dispute.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-02

A Lebanon County farmer the
other morning found his wheat
granery had been raided. AS some
compensation he found in the barn
the pocket book of a neighbor con
tanning $40 in cash and check for
$aa more, which had been dropped.
There is big moral in this case
which grain thieves will do well to
study.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-02

1t takes all kinds of people to make
a world. Up in Bradford county a
man was arrested and fined $40 for
starving his poultry.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-02

Senator Quay emphatically declares
that he is not candidate for the
Republican nomination for President.
He said Il wouldn't take it on gold
plate, first am not fit for it, and
second | would not live thirty days in
the Office.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-02

Inflammation OF
the stomach, and
weakness Of the
female organs.
] used Lgdid
Il. Pin6hdm's
Vegetable Conf
pound, and
found a perfect
cure in 1t for
these troubles"
Mrs. LIZZIE
DECLINE, pa
Grand Street,
Jersey City, New
Jersey.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-02

The Republican National conven
tion will meet at St. Louis on the 10Th
of June 1896.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-02

" For years | had suf-
fered from falling of the
womb, inflammation of
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-02

Sunday, January Iath.-"Let him
take hold of my strength, that he may
make peace with me. lisa. 1T: s
"The greatest of these is charity" >
ICor. 10 IS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-05
LEcoMPToN POLITICS.
Over a Half Score of Republicans De-
sert the Gold Standard.

Lecompton, Sept. 5.-Joseph E.Riggs
Of Lawrence addressed the Silver club
here Thursday night. The house was
packed to overlooking and the meeting
was the most enthusiastic held here for
years.
Lecompton township has long been
noted as one of the strongest Republic
can strOngholds in the state The vote
last year on county officers resulted in
196 Republican votes to 55 for the COM
bined opposition.
The Mckinley and Hobart club, af-
ter a months work of soliciting now
mum bers Sc voters, while the Silver club
has membership of 155, all voters.
The Silver Republican converts are
all among the very leading citizens
of the community. the following being
a few: Ex-County Superintendent N
B. Barnett, Rev. c. NJ. Brooke, presi-
dent of Lane university; w. r. McCar-
ty, an influential farmer in this Sec
ton, Prof J. s. Brooke, professor of
mathematics of Lane university; Dr.
P. M. Lewis, eX-mayor. of Lecompton;
and fully IS others who have always
voted the Republican ticket
The officers of the club are: Presi-
dent, W. R. McCarty; secretary, May
or w r. Smith; treasurer, S. c. Hont.
The club meets weekly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-05
TURNING OF THE TIDE.
Old Friends Who Can't Get To-
gether on Politics.
An Amusing Story That Comes
From Wichita.
FIops so Numerous in Every Direc-
ton That Nobody Can Keep
Track of Them.

Says the Wichita Eagle: The follow
ing is a true story illustrative of the
peculiar political changes going on:
Down at Coldwater there is a banker
who has been a lifelong Democrat. At
Wichita he has a lifelong chum that
has been lifelong Republican.
They visited each other two or three
times a year and most of their time
was put in trying to convince each 9TH
er that they were wrong politically.
The Wichita man met the Coldwater
man last winter and he appealed to him
strongly to come over to the RepubH-
cans and find salvation and that peace
of mind that it brings. The COldwater
man would not be persuaded
Finally the Democratic convention
was held at Chicago, with results IA
niliar to every body.
The CoIdwater man changed his poll
ties and became a Republican. He felt
good, as every Democrat does who sees
the error of his ways. He could not
keep his joy to himself so he took the
train and came post haste to Wichita
and went direct to the home of his
friend.
We'll, Ed said he, reaching out his
hand. I feel good and I could not
help coming up to tell you about 1t. -
What is it-another boy?"
Guess again.
Struck a gold mine?"
mo, it's betteh than that"
Rich uncle died, eh?"
Still better"
What, has your mother-in-law left
you?''
Well, it's nearly as good as that"
What is it. for goodness sake?"
4 have seen the error of my ways. I
have turned Republican and am hur
raining for Mckinley. Shake on that,
old boy"
He didn't shake, but hung his head.
Why, Ed, old boy, what's the mat
ter with you? Why don't you shake
and welcome me into your ranks 90
IF you want to be with me, pOliti-
cally,' said Ed, you'll have to change
back again.
What do you mean?"
4 mean simply that have changed
myself am hurrahing for Bryan and
SeWal'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-05
PERRY A BRITISHER,
Says Mack Love, Which Makes Him
Anti-Bryan.

Chairman J. Mack Love is out in a
long letter in reply to United States
District Attorney W. c. Perry who pub
Hshed his reasons for abandoning the
Democratic party yesterday Some of
the pertinent paragraphs are:
This letter from Mr.. Perry and his
statements in regard to his position
on the issues and candidates in the
present campaign is no surprise to me.
About two weeks ago he gave out an
interview in which he practically said
that he would bolt the Democratic
ticket nominated at Chicago
MIR. Perry is an Englshman by
birth and inherits all of the sentiments
and prejudices of the aristOcratfc class
es of that nation of people. His law prac-
tiee is and has been largely made up
of a cIientage representing monied in
terests, corporations and trust COM
bineS and the influence and environ
ments which have always surrounded
him in his business as lawyer, are not
such as place him in sympathy with
the farming and laboring classes of the
country.
THE election of President Cleveland
in 1892 under whom Mr.. Perry has the
honor to fill a federal appointment, was
assured by just such a combination and
fusion of interests opposed to the cleo
ton of q Republican president as has
been entered into by the Democrats
and POpulistS this year, except that the
terms of the fusion are much more
favorable to the Democrats this year
than they were in 1892.
In regard to Mr.. Perrys remarks in
relation to the state ticket 1 would say
that the only possible show that the
Democratic party had of electing the
electors favorable to the Chicago tick
ct was to make the fusion arrangement
which has been effected in Kansas: this
arrangement could only be entered into
by indorsing the state ticket which the
Populist party nominated. The Demo
cratic party in convention at Hutchin-
son deemed this a wise thing to do and
unanimously nominated the ticket nam
ed by the Populist party for state Off
GERS and the Populist party nominated
the electoral ticket named by the Dem
ocrats. [ have not heard a single re
spOnsibIe person challenge the integri-
ty of a single candidate on the fusion
ticket and so far as I have been able
to learn from correspondence reach
ing every county in the state. the ticket
is meeting with entire satisfaction
among the Democrats and is receiving
their hearty support
I am sorry to lose Mr.. Perry and the
valuable services which he could rem
der for the cause of the people but can
assure him that not only the electoral
ticket of Kansas will be cast for Bryan
and SewalI, but that every candidate
on the fusion state ticket viii also be
elected by an overwhelming majority. %
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-05
New Secret Order Formed.

Last night lodge Of the National
Alliance Aid was organized with
charter membership of 81. The order
is fraternal in character and the head
quarters of it are in Topeka. Lodges
in the state are being organized. 1t is,
as it's name implies, a national order
At the meeting last night the following
officers were elected H. r. Jones'
president: Lettie NJ. Smith, vice presi-
dent: Perry L. Smith, secretary; Eliz-
abeth NJ. WaTdelI, lecturer; Anna War
dell. assistant lecturer; G. H. Goodwin,
chaplain: A B. Smith, steward: Mrs. F
Massey, guide; C. G. Lee, inside door
keeper; and Marion Owen outside door
keeper.
The next meeting Of the lodge will be
held September u at Redmen's hall, $40
Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-05
SUNDAY AT THE CHURCHES

First African Baptist church. First
street, Rev. G. d. Olden, pastor.
Preaching at Il a m. and p m Morn
ing subject, Glorious Day" evening
subject. 'Panes Consolation"
The w. c. T. L. viii meet in the par
lor of the First Nj. L. church, Monday
al %. m.
Brethren (Dunkard) church, Oakland.
Preaching at Il a. m. and o. m. to-
morrow. by Geo. Lutz, minister.
Services of the North Congregational
church. corner of Laurent and Jackson
streets, Sunday. September 6. Preach
ing at II o'clock, by the pastor. Rev. J.
E McClain; subject, Gods Suprena-
cy.' This service viii include the regu-
lar communion service OF the church.
In the evening at o'clock. Rev John
Tracy will preach. The reform school
cycle quartette, will be present in the
evening TO sing. There viii be special
music at both services.
Rev. Samuel l.. McAfee, d. D, Of
Park college. Mo, viii fill the pulpit OF
the First Presbyterian church tOmOr-
row morning and evening He is class
ed among the able pulpit men Of the
west Evening service at 1870 instead
of 8 as heretofore.
The First Church of God meets at
lib and 1115 Kansas avenue. Ladies
Library hall at 8 pm; subject, BALKAN
and Balak'' f F. Manchester, pastor.
St. John A NJ. E church, Seventh and
Topeka avenue J. G. c. owens. pas
tor will have a scored concert Sunday
evening, commencing at 8 p. m. There
will be service at II a. IN.
United Presbyterian, corner of Eighth
and Topeka avenues, Rev. NJ +. Nc
Kirahan will preach at IL O'Clock his
fourteenth anniversary sermon.
Second United Presbyterian church.
corner Huntoon and Polk streets, Sab
bath SHOOT at 10 a: m, preaching at IL
a. m by W. L. McClenahan of Ale
gheny seminary Report Of Omaha
convention in the evening.
North Topeka Baptist church. corner
Laurent and Harrison streets, Rev. W.
3. Hutchinson, pastor. Services at IL
a. m and D. m. N the morning the
pastor will preach his sixth anniversa-
ry sermon, which Will be followed by
communion service. Evening, subject
Where is Thy God"
Preaching at the c. NJ E. church cor
ner Fourteenth and Van Buren, streets.
by the pastor. Rev. j. M Brown, at IL
a m. subject THE Second Coming"
At 1880 D. m. the annual valedictOry
will be delivered
The First Society of Spiritualists. viii
conduct q conference meeting. and Mrs.
E. z. Harmon will give ballot tests, al
2 80 p. m. next Sabbath in Lincoln Post
hall.
Friends Sunday school between Fifth
and Sixth streets. Topeka avenue, at
9:45 a m, preaching by Elizabeth But
Ter at II a. IN. and ..
SeabrOok Congregational church.
preaching services at 1:15, sermon by
the pastor. subject, Jesus Christ" The
c. E society and congregation win
unite in Union Q. E. meeting at First
| Congrega tional church.
Sunnyside Congregati onal church.ser-
vices to continue two weeks, will begin
Sabbah in Union tent, one mile north
of Pauline Rev. J. z. Kirkpatrick. pas
tor.
Rev. ]. F. McLain of the North To
peka Congregational church will speak
| at the Railroad Y NJ. G. A. Fourth and
/ Adams, at 3 p. m tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-05
Stockton. Kan, Sept. 5.
HoRR's RECEPTION.
Great Crowds Greet the Man From
Michigan at Leavenworth.

Leavenworth. Sept. 5.-The RepubIi-
can national campaign in Kansas
was opened yesterday with two big
meetings. 1t rained nearly all day, but
with one exception the crowd out was
the largest ever in attendance at a
political gathering in Leavenworth. The
three coal mines and the foundries and
some stores were closed so that work
ingmen could hear the speaking.
Arrangements had been made for out
door meetings, but a heavy rain came
up half an hour before it was to open.
Chickering hall was secured. John F.
on the tariff and financial questions.
At night a second meeting was held
at Chickering hall which failed to hold
the crowd again, Notwithstanding 1t
was raining. Ex-Congressman Roswell
c. HOrr of Michigan was the orator.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-05
E. WAGNER HAS REMOVED
He is Now Practicing Law in Denver,
Colorado.

E. A. Wagner is in Denver practic-
ing law. He is in partnership with
John N. Ives. ex-attorney general of
Kansas. The firm name is Ives & Wag-
ener.
As soon as Mr. Wagner had closed
up the business of the E. B. Purcell
Mercantile company of which he was
receiver, he left the city That was sew
eraI months ago. To a few close friends
he told them of his purpose to locate in
Denver but begged them to not tell
where he was going. His law sign
still flaps in the breeze near Fifth
street on Kansas avenue. but the office
has been locked up for several months
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-05
GOING ENTIRELY TOO SLOW
The Bridge Work Not Satisfactory to
Superintendent Hinckley.

Keeplers & Thatcher, the bridge con-
tractors filed their bond today to insure
the satisfactory completion of the
work. 1t is for S125, 900 and is signed
bv. KeepIers & Thatcher and the AmeFi-
can Surety company of New York. The
commissioners will act on the bond at
the next meeting.
The work of driving the piles for the
foundation for the old bridge is pro-
crossing slowly and superintendent
Hinckley is becoming impatient. He
has written to the general foreman in
Detroit asking that the work be pushed
more rapidly and calling attention to
the necessity for rushing the work on
account of the Iateness of the season.
superintendent Hinckley says that
the piles should have been driven and
the old bridge moved within two weeks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-05
A Look Through Missouri, Free.

The Kansas City, Fort Scott & Mem
phis Railroad company has just issued
q magnificent book of sixty or more
photo-engraved views of varied seen
cry in south Missouri. From these
views an accurate knowledge can be
obtained as to the productions and gen
eral topography of that highly favored
section that is now attracting the at
tentiOn of hOme-seekerS and investors
the country over.
The title of the book is Snap Shots
in South Missouri 1t will be mailed
free. Address
J. E LOCKWOOD,
Kansas CITY. Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-05
RAINS ON BoTKIN.
But Large Crowd Turns Out at Hol-
ton-Overhow Meeting.

Holton, Sept 81 D. Botkin spoke
to a crowded house here yesterday at
ternoOn.
The meeting was to have been held
in the park, but the rain prevented,
although it was raining during the time
for which the meeting was set, the far
ners came in drOves and listened to
the speaker for nearly three hours.
At the same time John S-,IopkinS ad-
dressed an overflow meeting in the
court room.
Scott Hopkins of Horton, son of John
S. Hopkins, unlike his father, has not
Topped, and is billed to address the
Mckinley club here tonight.
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KICK BY A GRAsSHOPPER.
Destroys a Little Boys Eyesight-An
Unusual Accident.

The devouring capacity of a Kansas
grasshopper is not the only dangerous
proclivity which he possesses He is
also dangerous from the strength of
the blow which he is able to deliver
with his legs. Last Monday afternoon
11-year-old Tommy McCandless of Mar
ion, Kan. was kicked in the left eye by
a grasshopper, and as the result of the
kick has lost the sight of his eye. He
came to this city yesterday for treat
ment and an effort will be made to
save the eyebau The kick inflicted a
traumatic injury which resulted in the
loss ofthe sight a few hours afterwards.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-05

He made a masterfuI speech. Over half
of Mr.. Horr's speech was devoted to
the tariff. The history of money from
the foundation of the world was given.
jefferson, Jackson and Benton, along
with an array of statesmen from other
parties were quoted.
He said in the east he was told there
We're no Republicans west of the Mis-
sissippi river, but in a months travel
he had found practically nothing but
Republicans. In closing he paid a great
tribute to Mckinley.
Rev. John a. Bright made hits by
singing campaign songs.