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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-03-04
THE SUGAR TRUST.
HOW THE HAvEMEYER'S STARTED
IN BUSINESS.

Descendants of the Founders of the House
of Havemeyer Now Dominate One OF
the Most Pow erfuI business Monopoiies
in tho World.
The production and distribution Of
sugar constitute one Of the largest fac
tors in the great aggregate of the
worlds business. The business Of re-
fining sugar. or rendering the raw su.
gars pure and fit for consumption,
measured by the value of its products,
ranks ninth among the so-called manu-.
featuring industries of the United
States.
Now this gigantic industry, which di.
rectly affects every citizen in the Uni.
ted States, which is more or less di
rectly affiliated with n score of other
industries, is practically in the hands
of one man. That man is Henry o.
Havemeyer, the head Of that CONSOLE
dation of firms which calls itself the
American Sugar Refineries Company
but is better known to the public as
the Sugar Trust.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-03-04
Lippincott's Magazine For March, 1897.

The complete novel in the March
issue of Libbmcoh'S is "Dead Selves"
by Julia Magruder. 1t deals with the
emotional and spiritual awakening of
two highly superior persons who have
managed to reach mature years, and
go through good deal of experience,
without becoming acquainted with
their latent possibilitles---in short,
their hearts.
" Father Sebastian" the hero of a
short story by Kate Jordan, was one
of the martyr-priests of the Partisan
Commune. Owen Hall relates an
Australian legend In "The Phantom
Kangaroo"
" Sues Weddin'," by Minna c.
Hale, is brief sketch with sharp
point Helen F. Lovett, in /" A Dl
lemma of the Day." shows how altru
ism may be overdone.
" Farming under Glass by George
Ethelbert Walsh, is clear and in
structive exposition of what has beer
done.---which is very mueh----for hu
man food by means of lighthouses.
John E. Bennett writes of The
Deserts of Southeast California" and
Prof. L. Oscar Kuhns of the Origin
of Pennsylvania Surnames." ID. {
Macdonald tells what is 20 be seer
In the Manuscript-room of th'
British Museum"
/" The Contributor his Own Editor,
by Frederic M. Bird, suggests sundry
ways in which writers could do theil
own work, now often neglected, tt
their own, advantage, now otter
missed. Ellen..Duvall discusses G. In
nocuous Vanity"
The poetry of the number, all briet
is by Florence Earle Coates, Carri
Blake Morgan, and Theodosia Picker
| inc
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-03-04
McNally's Great Effort.

Peter S. McNally, the champion
long distance swimmer and noted life
saver, is going over to England in May
and in June will attempt what no
American has yet attempted--to swim
the English channel from Dover to
Calais without artificial aid of any
kind. The distance across the chan
mel is FL nautical miles or a6 statute
.miles. Captain Paul Boyton made
the course in May, 1875, in an inflated
rubber suit, and in August following
Captain Webb, the great English
swimmer, managed to get across
McNally will swim without tights, ano
unlike Webb, will partake of no alco
holic stimulants on his hazardous
voyage.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-03-04

A few months ago there was loud
talk of war over n tract of swamp
land in a wild corner Of South Amer
lea, and there were grave fears that
the United States would be drawn into
this conflict by its determination to
maintain the Monroe doctrine. But
the intervention of the United States
has had the opposite effect. 1t has led
the quarreling nations to adjust their
dispute by arbitration instead of by
fighting, and the result is triumph
for honest, peaceful diplomacy. 1t is
an occasion for great rejoicing in
North and South America and Eng
land.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-03-04

DR.. Grenier, the French Mohamme-
dan deputy, goes to the lavatory of the
Chamber of Deputies to perform his
ritual ablutions. When the man in
charge found him taking off his boots,
washing his feet in the basins, and
wiping them on the roller towel, he
felt himself obliged to interfere. DR.,
Grenier thereupon walked down to the
banks of the Seine, washed his feet in
the river in the presence Of crowd Of
1000 persons, and after going through
his prayers returned to the Chamber.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-03-04

Nine miles east Of Uniontown, Penn,
turnpike, In field belonging to the es-
tate formerly in the possession OF
James Dickson, is the grave of Brad
dock, which is still well cared for and
tended. Pious hands guard and deck
the resting place Of the gallant but un-
fortunate warrior who, here amid the
wilderness, fell on sleep, his final ac-
tion though of bravery without stain,
linking his name forever with calam-
ity. The grave is protected by a
fence and surrounded with trees, some
Of them brought from his native coun-
try aud planted there.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-03-04

A foolhardy feat has been performed
by young cyclist at Atlanta, Ga. He
rode bicycle down an inclined
board platform two feet wide from the
top of high building into the waters
of the adjacent lake. Four men held
the machine while he mounted, and at
the word 'gO," he was sent off, and in
an instant shot into the water, going
over the handlebars Of his machine.
Both rider and bicycle were fished ont
in good condition.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-03-04
THEODORE O. HAyEMEYER.

1t Is the fashion to call Mr.. Have
meyer n Sugar King. But in these
days Of discredited royalty, when
kings in the main reign but do not
govern, the term really does not do
justice to the authority which he
wields. AS n sugar king Mr.. Have
meyer not only reigns but governs. He
is an autocrat whose title there is none
to dispute. He controls the sugar trade
as the Car controls Russia. AT his
nod fifty thousand men may be
thrown out of work. AT his nod the
price of one of the greatest necessities
Of life may be raised or lowered.
The germ of the mammoth Sugar
Trust of to-day was house in Van
dam street, in this city, measuring 20
by 40 feet. Here in the year 1902 two
German immigrants took up their
quarters. They were Frederick Have
meyer and his brother, William f.,
who had learned the business of bak-
ing sugar in London. Hence the house
in Vandam street which they used
both as residence and as place Of
business, came to be known as the
Havemeyer bakery. 1t was a family
concern. When the brothers married
their wives did not disdain to take a
hand at helping in the little factory. In
those times hogshead of sugar was a
very creditable days work.
Then the business grew in magni-
tude. An assistant was hired. More
were added and the Havemeyers
thought themselves almost at the top
of the tree when they were justified
by the growth Of their business in en-
plOying a force Of seven men, and
produced one million pounds of sugar
annually. This quantity may seem to
us small in these days of big figures,
but when we remember that loaf su-
gar then cost twenty cents per pound,
and raw sugar was selling at ten
cents, we may conclude that the old
firm made very satisfactory profits of
their limited trade.
From this humble beginning the
Havemeyer sugar refinery started, de-
veloping through the years until, In
1887, when the first steps were taken
to form the Sugar Trust, the Have,
meyer interest dominated the combina-
ton.
But the Sugar Trust fell under the
ban of the courts, and new and more
sweeping change was made by CONSOLE
dating all the various companies which
had entered into the Trust, and merg
ing them into one great, new corpora
ton This was done on January II
1891, the new company being organ
lied under the name of the American
Sugar Refineries Company, which was
the result of the consolidation OF
eighteen companies.
Starting at $50,000,000, the capital
ization of the Trust was later in
creased to $75000,000 several addi
tional refineries being absorbed at tha
time.
The total daily capacity of thu
American Sugar Refineries Compan.
is 20,000,000 pounds. or between 2o,OO'
and 10000 barrels. The manufactur
ing plant in Williamsburg alone GOV
ers five city blocks, and has grea
frontage upon the East River. 1t il
the largest sugar refinery in thu
world. On the total capitalization o
75.000,O00 an average dividend of MIN
and one-half per cent was declared
but the capitalization, as already eX
planned, represents in itself an enor
nous profit on the actual money in
vested.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-03-04

1t is said that Patti lives in constant
dread of burglars in her castle in
Wales and that she has surrounded
herself with a perfect network of bur
glar alarms, every entrance to the cas-
tie being thus guarded. Perhaps the
diva hasn't thought of hanging out Il
placard announcing the usual prices of
admission rs a preventive of crooks.
1t might be tried with good results.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-03-04

Canada and Cuba are both colonies,
and they represent the widest differ
ences in colonial administration. Can.
ada's loyalty to England is a token of
the fairness and liberality of British
law, while Cuba's hostility to the gov
ernment at Madrid is bold indict-
ment of Spanish oppression and mis-
rule. The condition of these two great
colonies is an object lesson to the
world in the contrasts of law and civ
llization.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-03-04

Lord Salisbury, in discussing the
plan to use coercive measures against
Turkey, explains that there are slight
differences among the powers as to the
manner in which the pressure is to be
applied" This means, probably, that
the European nations can't agree as to
Just how Turkey shall be divided
when the time comes to carve 1t.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-03-04

NJ. Zola is going to keep on trying to
get into the French Academy. Per
haps he will "break the record" of
Laujon, the song-writer, who was Il
persistent candidate for half CEN
tury, and was finally elected at the
age Of eighty-two, "because,' they
said, "he would soon go to Heaven,
land it was we'll that he should go
"thither by way of the Academy
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-03-04

A London policeman serves eight
hours n day and gets from SO Il week
on entry to So at the end of eight years.
The men sre supplied with uniforms
and boots, and they have coal money
and certain extras. At the end OF
twenty-six years service there Is the
approximation pay for them.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-03-04

The Post Office Department hasn't
made profit in any year since 1888,
the year preceding the first election Of
Cleveland. In that year the receipts
were S45,5OO,O00 and the expenses
S42. 100000.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-03-04

Weyler went to Cuba n poor man.
Now II Is said that he has paid into
the treasury 100000 francs toward
meeting the expenses of the Govern
mcnt in prosecuting the war. Where
did he get II?
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-03-04

The Cuban tobacco yield the past
year has been 10000 bales, instead of
500. 900 bales, the yield the year be-
fore. The sugar crop has been re-
duced TO one-fourth of it's former size,
and will be smaller the coming year.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-03-04

Cecil Rhodes Is in hearty sympathy
with the work of the Salvation Army,
and has offered General Booth plot
of land in Rhodesia for the use of the
organization.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-03-04
Truth in a Nutshell.

Impure blood is the natural result
of close confinement in house, school
room or shop.
Blood is purified by Hoods Sarsa-
parilla, and all the disagreeable results
of impure blood disappear with the
use of this medicine.
If you wish to feel well, keep your
blood pure with Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Hoods Pills are the best family
cathartic and liver medicine. Gentle,
reliable, sure.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-03-04

If the hair has been made to grow
a natural color on bald heads in thou
sands Of cases, by using Halls Hair
Renewer, why will it not in your casef
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-03-04

ing.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-16

Reading, Pa. April 16-Tather Philip
Beresford, rector of st. Joseph Cath
olic parish was found dead in bed in
the parsonage adjoining the edihce yes
terday. Death was due to suffocation
from Illuminating gas His age was
about so years. The gas was discover
ed pouring from a jet partly turned on
The attending physician thinks that
while kneellng in prayer, just before
retiring, the rector struck the stop
cock, and retiring fell asleep without
discovering his peril
Father Beresford was pastor of st. Vim
cent de Paul's church. AIinersville, for
about seven years and was noted for his
lberality to the poor. He was sent from
Minersville to Newtown, Bucks county.
and about four months ago became rector
of st. Joseph's, Reading lie was born in
County Waterford, Ireland Two nieces and
a nephew, residing in Philadelphia, are all
the relatives he had in this country.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-16
C0RDY'S DEATH
KHEhh SOUNDED
Jury Returns Verdict Of Murder in
the First Degree.
FOR THE KILLING OF HIS BRIDE
The Verdict Gave General Satisfaction to
the Large Audience Present-The
Condemned Man Displayed No
Emotion When BE Heard
His Doom.

Georgetown. Del, April 16.-James NJ.
Gordy was last night convicted of muir
der In the first degree for the killing of
his Wife, formerly Mrs. Mary Estelle
Lewis, of New York by throwing her
into the Broadkiln river, at Milton,
Del, on March H.
The result of the trial was never in
doubt, as the evidence against Gordy
was overwhelming, while his defense
consisted of the testimony of one wit
ness, a physician, who swore to a
knowledge of many cases of drowning
where water had not been found in
the lungs after death This was to
prove that the woman had not been
killed by blows on the head inflicted by
Gordy as alleged in the Indictment
although a reasonable presumption Of
death by drowning was admitted. The
defense contended that there was a
doubt which should be resolved in
Gordys favor, but the verdict of the
jury was in a manner and form as he
stands indicted"
The jury retired at 5:29 o'clock yes
terday afternoon after listening
throughout the day to the arguments
of counsel Charles M. Cullen and
Charles T.. Richards, Gordy's lawyers.
spent the morning in addressing the
jury, and Attorney General White oc-
cupied the afternoon. Then followed
the charge of the court. and the case
went to the jury. They brought in
their verdict at 1928 o'clock last night
The findiog is generally approved. in
dignation against the prisoner running
so high that on Wednesday it was fear
ed an attempt to lynch him would be
made
When the jury came into court the
room was packed to the doors. and
the chief sustice announced that there
should be no kind of manifestation
Gordy stood erect, with his head raised
and his eyes upon the jury, as the YER
dict was announced. There was not
a tremor In his body nor a semblance
OF change in his face when he heard
his doom. The jury was polled and
each man individually answered with
the verdict. The jury was unanimous
for conviction on the first ballot
Counsel for the defense gave notice
that they would make a motion in
arrest of judgment.
In the closing argument for the de-
fense Mr.. Richards said this case had
been tried by the newspapers that they
were the cause Of the crowds during
the trial, and that they have bounded
the prisoner from the time Of his ar
rest. He said that the sooner this
damnable---
AT this juncture Chief Justice Lore
stopped him and told him that he must
confine himself to the case, He then
took another track, and ola not ask the
jury to acquit If they thought that the
state has produced sufficient evidence
to satisfy their minds and consciences
beyond a reasonable doubt that the
prisoner committed the crime.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-16

Indianapolis, April 16,--While an in
junction case was being argued in the
federal court against the three cent
fare law yesterday many passengers
on different lines throughout the city
who refused to pay more than three
cent fares were forced from the cars
by the conductors, Among those who
were compelled to walk after refusing
to pay five cents was Police Judge
Cox, who was violently elected by the
conductor and motorman of a College
avenue car. one damage suit has al
ready been filed, Last evening ex-
Attorney General w. H. H. Miller filed
a petition for an order restraining the
patrons Of the street railroad company
from demanding a three cent fare.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-16
More Now Postmnsters.

Washington, April 16.-Suu another
record for this administration was made
by an aggregate of 1O5 ap-
pointments of fourth class postmasters.
The changes include the following in
Hutton, Miss II. S. Connen;
kensington, Mrs. M. M. Little In
pennsylvania; Keefers. j. II. Keefer:
knobsville, A. L, While; White Marsh.
Joseph Mehoffey. In New Jersey: New
Poundland. Theodore Brown.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-16
WINDOW SHADES
A BURST OF BARGAIN SUNLIGHT.

On the grand highway that
leads to good fortune every
purchase made of us is a step
ping stone nearer the goal.
Every transaction is a bargain.
therefore a money saving in
vestment Hence for bargains
now in Window Shades, we
have the style, quality and as
sortment, and at prices that
will astonish you. All shades
mounted on best spring rollers
from Ioc. up to 9oc., compris-
ing shades with and without
fringe, laces and lace inserting,
high grade and low prices.
This is what we strive to give
you this is what we do give.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-16
For Another Expensive Commission.

- E11'7I TT IL I7V7IT77INV NVTIIIIIINsIUU :
Washington, April 16.-Senator Hans
brough, of North Dakota, has intro
duced bill authorizing the appoint
ment of a commission to introduce and
popularize the bread foods of the
United States among the peoples of the
Orient. 1t provides that the commits
sion shall consist of three. persons, to
be appointed by the president and con-
hrmed by the senate. The salary of
each Of the said commissioners shall be
$4,000 year, and the commission is
authorized to employ a secretary at a
salary Of $4,000, and $4,000 is appro-
priated to defray the expenses of said
commission in the prosecution of its
work
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-16
AIay ExeIude PuenIstIo rIctnres.

Toronto, April i6.-The Moral Reform
league is agitating for the exclusion
from Canada of the lSipetoscope pic
lures of the ett-Fitzsimmons fight
at Carson. DR.. Wilbur f. Crafts. a
leader in the crusade interviewed the
members of the Ontario cabinet on the
subject, and from the remarks made
by the cabinet ministers # is believed
that the pictures will be excluded from
the province of Ontario
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-16

Messrs. James Grant, r. w. Stout and E.
W. Shoemaker have been appointed arbltra-
tors in the case of Mrs. Graeber VS.. Mrs.
Duffy The hearing will take place on April
3Oth, at 10 o'clock, in the Office of r. r. Bed
DALI Esq, counsel for the plaintiff The
suit arises out of the non-payment Of two
months rent due on the defendants lease of
one year which was provided for in the
agreement, and which should be paid on de-
mand, if the defendant removed before the
lease expired.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-16

The members and friends of the VIM. Penn
NJ. E. church are highly elated over the sue
cess Of the concert which was held two nights
by the infant department. fer the benefit of
the church. All the members on the program
met with approval and much credit is due to
instructors, John L. Knight, and Prof. Evan
L. Jones, the organist
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-16

The services at St,Mary Magdalen's church,
at Lost Creek, were of an appropriate order
this morning. The church was thronged to
tho doors by tho parlshioners, who were
present to witness the confirmation services
The number Of confrmants were "a.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-16

Our Easter lilies have arrived, and also our
hyacinths, etc They are fragrant and in
full bloom. A large and choice assortment to
enlighten any home At Cosletts, 3s South
Main street.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-16

Dennis Connors an ex- Policeman of town,
died at his home in Mahanoy Plane last even
ing Death was due to congestion of the
lungs, from which he took sick last Friday.
Deceased is survived by a wife and seven
children He was forty years old
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-16
At kepchinsI,i,s Arcade Cnfe.
Noodle soup to- night.
Hot lunch tomorrow morning.

Good Friday Evening in the NJ. e. Church.
The meeting this evening at 7:3O will be
one of exceptional interest to all christian
people. The pastor will deliver brief ad-
dress, after which all will be invited to Join
in the observance Of the sacrament of the
Lords supper. The Junior Christian En-
deavor Society will meet promptly at 8:45
O'Clock. A christian welcome awaits all who
may accept this invitation
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-16

Five cans of trout from the Pennsylvania
Fish commission consigned to Ashland were
shipped through town this morning They
will be distributed throughout the streams in
this vicinity.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-16
The The BEEHIVE
29 South Main Street.
Near Post Office.
THE JOYFUL SEASON.
An Appropriate and Beautiful Celebration
~ Iru....------, L.

An Appropriate and Beautiful Celebration
of Easter and Its Incidents.
Easter is joyous day, not only by reason
Of its sacred associations, but because everv-
body throws off the winter air. with its som
breness, after Easter comes. The event will
be appropriately celebrated by the next issue
Of the Philadelphia Sunday Press, April
Is. There will be more seasonable articles
than can be found in any other paper more
special features than are given anywhere
The Sunday Press Jester, which is free to
every reader, will be particularly attractive.
and the sporting pages will furnish infor-
nation and entertainment for week. Do
not fail to get next Sundays Press.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-16

Our silk string neckties In blending colors
are hot stuff at the price Of 25 cents. At
MAX LEVITS, IS East Centre street
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-16

1t is no idle gossip that the Famous
Clothiers and Hatters are convincing the
inhabitants of Shenandoah that they are
acknowledged the cheapest. 2t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-16

A handsome decorated egg given away to-
morrow Saturday., as an Easter greeting Ia
all patrons
SHENANDOAH DRUG STORE
4-l6-2t No. South Main st.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-16

In crush and stiff hats, fancy laundried
shirts and neckwear for the Easter trade
At ]. obelsky's, 2S West Centre street. pt
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-16
MET INSTANT DEATH.
John Kristo, Miner, Killed Late Yestor
day Afternoon.

Shortly before quitting time yesterday af-
temoon, John Kristo met horrible death at
the VIM. Penn colliery He was engaged in
cleaning out leg hole to stand a set of tim
her up ia the gangway, when a lump of coal
weighing over 600 pounds, loosened itself and
fell upon the unfortunate man, breaking his
neck and mashing his body terribly. Death
was instantaneous. Deceased lived in the
lower patch known as No crossing and is
survived by his wife and child, aged nine
days. singular incident connected with
kristo's sudden death is that he was married
last Easter, and, is very likely to be laid in
his grave this coming Easter.