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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09

H. M. Hickman has arranged quite
an attraction in one of the show win
dows of his Exchange bakery, in the
shape of miniature railroad, an engine
and three cars, filled with candies
which are sent whirling around cir
cular track by means of battery.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09

William Gibbons of Benton, was
an early caller at our Office Moncay
morning. He came down to attend
Court, and while here renewed his
subscription to the COLUMBIAN.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09
Everybody SAWS So.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic the most Won
{ ,rful medical discovery of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on kidneys, liver and bowels,
cure headache, fever, habitual constipation
and biiousness. Please buy and try a box
of &. G. G. to-day; 10, %, so cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09

Sperline, who pitched for Lock
Haven in the Central League last
summer, and who was "dead easy"
for the Blue Birds, has signed New
York National League contract for
next season. 1t wouldn't be bad
judgment if he would buy a return
ticket, as they won't need him alter
the first game.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09

1t is reported that ex-Congressman
Fred c. Leonard of Potter, will sue
ceel Hon. Grant Herring as collector
of internal revenue IN this district.
Collector Herrlng's term will expire
January 20, and his successor will be
appointed about that time.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09

The Telephone Company's work
men are busy making changes in
their lines about town, on account of
the wires coming in contact with the
electric light wire.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09

There is a movement in some sec
tons to have the spring elections
abolished and provide for the election
of local officials in November of each
odd year. The object is to get out
the vote, and to do all the voting at
once, instead of taking a seml-annual
whack at il.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09

zabeth, wife of Frank Bellies,
died at her home in Benton on Sun
day. The deceased was about fif-
ty-one years Of age and is survived
by husband, one son and a daugh-
ter. Funeral services will be held
today.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09

= Buyers

Will find our line of Useful and Ornamental
Misunderstanding in part of Dress Patterns,
Silks for Waists and Skirts, Black Dress Goods,
Coats, Capes, Furs, Kid Gloves Table Linens,
Towels, Napkins, Eiderdown Dressing Sacques,
Umbrellas, Framed Pictures, Hosiery Handker-
chiefs, Separate Skirts, Underskirts Pocketbooks,
Bags, etc.,-Neckwear, Silver plated ware Nit
tens Toilet Articles, Colgate's Fine Perfumery,
Muffs, Curtains, Silks and Velvets, Fascinators,
and many other articles suitable for gift giving
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09

The University of Pennsylvania it
is estimated will realize about 500,
500 from foot ball the past season.
This amount will entirely lift the de-
ficit and leave snug sum in the treas
ury for maintaining the other teams
of the University up to the usual
standard.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09

Fred, aged about eight years, died
at the home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry, on Sixth Street Saturday
night.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09

Calvin Pardee & Co., of Hazleton
will retire from the Company Store
business beginning with January and
after that date will conduct their store
on strictly cash basis and enter into
active competition with other mer-
chants. The doctor and the priest
will have to DO their own collecting
after that date.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09

The Normal foot ball team took
trip up to the home of Captain
Smethers below Shickshinny on Thurs
day last. The party numbering in all
fifteen, had a delightful time.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09

The McNulty Comedy played
three nights engagement at the
Opera House last week. The audi
ences were discouragingly small.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09

Washburn's Minstrels appeared
at the Opera House last night.
The troupe is evidently travelling
on the managers former reputation.
The end men were no good, the
jokes stale and the singing very
bum. The work of the contortion-
ist was about the only noteworthy
feature Of the whole performance.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09

William Worthington has been
elected captain of the 1898 Lafayette
foot ball team. The selection is con-
sidered very good one.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09

Mrs. Richard Henrie, a highly
respected lady, died at her home a
short distance below Lime Ridge on
Tuesday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09

Don't forget Prof. Van Liew's cele
brated lecture on the "Slums of New
York" at the Methodist Tabernacle
Saturday night.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09

Slight changes have been made in
the Pennsylvania Railroad time table,
which appears in another column.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09

The license of John Gross at the
Grand Restaurant was transferred
to J. K. Fowler on Wednesday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09

1t is said that an epidemic of measles
is raging at Light Street. More than
seventy cases have been reported.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09

The c. f. Society of the Presbyter-
ian Church will hold a Christmas Sale
and supper on Tuesday, December
I4th, beginning at S o'clock, in the
church pdrlors. All kinds of fancy
and useful articles and pret:ily dressed
dolls will be for sale. A hot supper
served for IS cents. Ice Cream and
cake extra.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09

Frank Parks OH Tuesday bought
John Jacobs barber shop over II.
M. Hockman's candy store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09

The regular monthly meeting of the
Town Council will be held in the
council chamber tonight.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09

Program for an entertainment to
be held at the M. F.. Church Friday
evening, beginning at seven o'clock.
No admission, but a silver offering
will be taken. Come and hear the
little people.
Little Hands can Serve Hlm'-By
Primary Class.
Rec.-"What Little Folks can do
Warren Shut
"Happy Greeting'-Seven little girls.
Rec.-By Mira Blatchley.
Solo-"The Snow Prayer."--Bessie
Eastman.
Birthday Box Exercise'-By Primary
Class
Song--"The Crown Jewel. BY
seven little girls.
Rec.--Surah White.
Song-"Happy Little Home"-By
class of little girls.
Rec.-Robbie Elliott.
Glass Song-"The Sabbath Bells"
Song and Rec.-"Little Builders. -
BY class of boys.
"Under The Trees" Trio-The
Misses Hess.
Rec Fred Kline.
Solo-Mary Cook.
Song-"Children's Prayer"-By class
Of little girls.
Rec.-Nellle Rawlings.
"God Took Care of the Baby
Class Song.
Rec.--Allen Fornwald.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09

Mrs. Michael Walter, of Third
Street, fell against the stove on
Monday and broke one of her ribs.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09

J. Wesley Moyer, is presenting his
customers and friends with his 1898
calendars.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09

The work of removing the dead
from the NJ. +. Church lot has been
begun.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09

The regular December term of
Court began Monday. The attend
ance IS pretty large.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09

The Berwick lookup was destroyed
by fire at an early hour Sunday morn.
ing. The origin OF the fire is not known.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09

Yesterday was observed by all
Catholics as the Holiday of Obliga-
tion.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09

Congress met on Monday The
PRESIDENTS message appears in this
paper.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09

The great six day bicycle race
started at New York at ra.I5 on Mon.
day, with thirty.six contestants.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09

A young son came to the home of
Clask Sheep on Friday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09

Christmas shoppers are on the 20.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09

Legal advertisements en- page :.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-12-09
THE COLUMBIAN.
BLOOMSBURG, FA.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1897.
Entered Al the Post once at bloomsbury, Pa.
=, second class matter, March /, 1889.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02
A Good Thing, Push It Along,

II the giving of trading stamps to GUS
TONERS by the different merchants i, such
agood thing, we are not astonished OF 80
many Of them that are now giving five
per cent. of their profits back to their Gus.
toners. AS long as the people arc satisfied
they are getting something for nothing, it
will like molasses with flies-draw. Why,
II the merchant is able to give stamps
away that cost him one half cent each,
could he not sell his goods for that much
less and then everybody would get direct
benefit and could purchase what they
wanted and whore they wanted. The sell
ing Of stamps to only few merchants, is
an injury to tho others, who have been
unable to take advantage Of the fact that
they give trading stamps" II every
merchant in the city gave trading stamps,
what benefit would any Of them derive
from itS BY the starting of several other
trading stamp companies in our city.
merchants who want to purchase stamps
can avail themselves of the opportunity
Said one merchant, the women demand
stamps and to keep their trade. we have to
give them what they want. Tho business
Of selling the stamps is perfectly legitimate
and the stamp company is ready and will
ing to sell all the stamps their customers
have the money to pay for. The stock is
never exhausted. Keep it up, it Is good
thing and should be pushed along.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02
THE HORRORS OF CUBA.
Terrible Ravages of Smallpox Anon
San Domingo Reconcentratlos.

Terrible Ravages of Smallpox Among
San Domingo RecOncentrados.
Havana. Dec. 1.-The deplorabe con-
dition of the country grows more and
more apparent. Refugees and recon-
centrados are becoming more and more
miserable. According ~ reports from
San Domingo smallpox is making ter
rible ravages among the reconcentra-
dos. Since April last more than 1000
have died in the city alone, to say
nothing of the suburban towns, which
are likewise infested.
The local authorities take no steps
whatever to check the mortality. The
streets Of the city are thronged with
famine stricken, wretched beings, who
succumb to disease under, perhaps,
some lonely portico and sometimes fall
dead in the gutter.
The press correspondents at San Do
mingo say that the worst African saw
ages are more humane than the local
authorities. More than 29O smallpox
cases are known to exist, but no one
is ever vaccinated. Medical aid is very
scarce, and the burial of these wretch
ed beings is most brutally affected.
Often as many as 15 corpses are piled
together In a car and then dumped to-
gether in hole.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02

Tho Boarl Of Trade will hold nm impor.
mt meeting tonight to which every mem.
Der is enrno.tly invited. The principal
Subject for d!scu ,sion will be he question
of securing siop.oyer privileges for pas.
sengrrs on the different railroads Tho
lack OF stop over privileges Is in II large
measure RESPONSIBLE for tho fact that the
residents Of the lower part of the State do
not often visit our city
They have become so used to the sensa.
ton Of being carried through Wilmington
that they never think of it MS PURCHASING
place, If without cost to themselves, tbey
could stop over here and invcs tiga,e tho
line Carried by local merchants, many
thousands of dollars which now roll
through here each year would find it wuy
into the tills Of Wilmington stores
Tonight will Show whether tho Will
mington merchant is OH u par with n
cross roads storekeapcr or whether he is
really wide awake, progressive busines;
man From the sentiments expressed
among them there will bea large attcn.
nflrr
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02
GERMANY AND CHINA.
Germany, Russia and France May D
vide Chinese Territorv.

0or"snys RUSSIA ana france May d.
vide Chinese Territory.
Berlin. Dec. 2.-All sorts of wild r,,-
mors are current here and at Kiei,
probably based In the main upon the
speech Of Emperor William at the OPEN
Ing Of the reichstag, as to the relations
between Germany and China. But
most Of these are discredited. The Ma
lonal Zeitung has confirmed the state
ment OF the emperor that Germanys
only object in the occupation at Kiao-
chau Is to protect German missionaries
in China, aud the alarmist stories are
now taken with liberal allowances of
salt.
A sensation was caused yesterday by
report that the Chinese had massa-
cred 200 German sailors belonging to
the German cruiser division In Kiao-
chau bay. but there has been no con-
firmation Of this, while the latest dis
patches received from Admiral Won
Diedrich, commander Of the division,
make no reference to fighting at Kiao-
chau.
1t Is reported In well Informed cir
cles that the views of the Russian co.
eminent have undergone a change as
to the situation at Kiaochau bay. See
ing the large force that Germany is
assembling there Russia is inclined,
with France to oppose German action
Another report is that France, Ger
many and Russia have entered into a
compact for acquisition of Chinese ter
ritory, Germany taking Shan-Tung,
Russia taking Corea and France taking
FO-Kien and Formosa.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02
NUGGETS OF NEWS,

There is report that the Cocos
Island treasure has been found by a
British warship.
Georgia's legislature shows a strong
determination to retain the present con-
Wet lease system.
A medal Of honor has been granted
to Union veteran on the affidavits of
several Confederate soldiers.
Consul O'Hara reports that the stories
of the rich gold finds in Nicaragua are
pure Imagination"
Colonel W. D. Chipley, prominent as
politician and phlanthrophist, of
Florida, died in Washington yesterday,
Strict rules will be enforced to pre-
vent any Cinnamon save those con-
nected with the exhibition at Omaha,
entering at San Francisco.
Minister to Turkey Angel has re-
newed his demand for indemnity for the
pillage of American missions in Ar
menia.
ltisbelieved that Mrs. Mack will plead
guilty to manslaughter In the first de-
gree and that her plea will be accepted,
The maximum punishment for this
crime is 20 years In prison.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02

Jose Sanchez Ramos. vice. pre- ident of
the san Ralacl paper mill, Mexico, yester.
day placed and order with the Pussy and
Jones company for the erection Of large
perfcc' in ryerr respect The machine So .
lected by Mr. Ramos is one Of the finest
paper machines that can be produced aThc
machine will DO l32 inchc, in width, nj The
foutdinier part, and will have Il wire Go
feet in length. IT will nnve three pairs of
press roll and 2Sdryers IS inches in diam.
ctr. and n complete driving arrangement
of he conc type. When completed it will
welsh about 10000 pounds,an will make
news paper at II high rate OF speed. In the
mae biho Will be embodied all tho recent
improvements i'll paper machinery, SINH
lar to other nyst. class machines built nv
the Fu>cy n Jones Co.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02
Another Unconstitutional Inv,

Trenton. Dec. 2.-1'he supreme court
yesterday declared unconstitutional the
act Of April 0. 1896, under which sec
ond class cities were authorized to issue
bonds to the extent of 100000 for the
purpose of repaving streets. The act
was passed at the special instance of
the city of Hoboken, whose common
council sought to take advantage of it.
The decision was rendered in a GER
tiorari case instituted by Michael Fo-
ley, Hoboken taxpayer against the
mayor and common council of Ho-
boken. The act thus declared uncon-
stitutonal is the same one under which
the city Of Camden had undertaken to
expend 5000. 900 for repaving its princi-
pal thOrOughfareS,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02

Gallipolis, O., Dec. 1.-Two hundred
and fifty patients at the Epileptic hos
pital were poisoned yesterday. DR.. Rut-
ter and his corps of physicians sue
ceeded only after desperate fight in
checking the outbreak without a ia
tally, though some of the patients are
still In critical condition. The pre-
sumption among the hospital phys-
clans is that the infection come from
some article of food eaten by the pa
TENTS. Some think deterious drug
was placed in some of the victuals. and
that, with the wholesale discharge of
employees. has put the institution in the
thrOes of great excitement.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02
THURSDAY. DECEMBER =. 1907.
The Dingley Tariff Law.


1T was not expected, says the Phil
adelphia Evening Bulletin, that the new
tariff law placed upon tho statute books
In July would do much revenue producing
In the first few months Of Its operation.
The large importers had stocked their
warehouses just prior to Its enactment,
and consequently during the past four
months the importations Of sugar, wool
and other staples have been much below
the normal figure. In spite of these I'D
verse conditions, the total receipts under
the Dingley law in August were s19, 023, GA
In September sci, 923, OBS; in October sea-
89l, 4l5 and by close estimate for Noveni-
Der, $25,5OO,00o. This wasan average of
&,OOO,OOO more each month than this total
receipts from the Wilson law for the four
months succeeding its enactment. and the
same abnormal conditions did not exist in
1884.
The new law has, therefore, bettered ex-
pectations, and with the steady increase in
normal importations, which good fnan.
ciers are agreed will begin to be felt about
the hrst OF the year, there Is every reason
to believe that in 1893 its receipts will be
amply sufficient to meet the expenses of
the government, acondition which has not
been realized for the past five years"
The opponents Of the present adminis-
tration should make note Of the above,
and not continue to show their hostility
to the American manufacturers by their
denunciation Of measure that has tend.
cd to increase trade and improve the con-
dition OF the working classes who had
through the Wilson tariff. been reduced to
the verge Of starvation. The ingrates who
would sacrifice theinterests Of the country
to benefit party, are little better than
traitors and have no claim upon the pa
tronage Of patriotic people.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02

Tho possibility and probability Of 20.
tato imports Of considerable magnitude
the comma fall and winter form an inter.
csting subject Of speculation. The Amer.
lean Agriculturist reports that prices are
now close to the importing point, and 1t
will b remembered that In years Of short
domestic crops not alone are good many
tubers brought In from the lower Canadian
provinces, but also from Scotland and oc-
casionally from the north Of Europe. 1t
is far from certain that those countries
Will have any to spare the present season.
During the seven months ended July 81,
which included the period for importing
Bermuda stock, total of 1877, 900 bushels
OF foreign potatoes came into this country
against 1906, 900 year ago Exports for
this period were respectively 100000 and
299 900 bushels"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02
Benevolent Legion Officers,

' Delaware Council, No 1851. Catholic
Benevolent Legion, at their meeting last
evening, elected the following officers for
the ensuing year: President, Frank n.
Shilling; vice president p. J. OHara;
secretary, VIM. A. Reilly; treasurer, d. w.
Mullin; chaplain, Right Rev. ] j. Monag.
guard, Lawrence Burns; outside guard,
Thos. McGlllen chancellor DIV. Lynch.
The council decided unanimously to ut.
tend In u body the retreat at st. Peter 8
Pro Catheral next Sunday evening.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02

Brooklyn, Dec. 2.-General Nelson G..
williams died at his home here yes
terday. He was classmate of Ulysses
5. Grant at West Point. At the battle
OF Shiloh he had a horse shot under
him, and the explosion of a shell rem
dered him totally deaf. For 80 years
he had been in charge of the public
stores in this city.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02
Disconsolate Baron shoots Himself.

Disconsolate Baron Shoots Himself.
Vienna, Dec. 2.-Baron Passtti shot
himself outside the residence Of an
American widow, Mrs. kittinger, to
whom he had been making love for
some time. Having seen her in COM
pany with other men he became in
furiated with jealousy. He called at
the residence Of Mrs. Kittinger after
midnight to demand an explanation,
but was refused admittance.. He then
drew his revolver and shot himself.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02

New York. Dec. Willard" Jacob
schafer won the fourth game of the
billiard tourney at the IS inch balk in
Madison Square Garden Concert Hall
yesterday afternoon from George SUIT
ton, the young Canadian expert, by a
score of 500 to 4b2. Last night George
F. Slosson and Maurice DAILY were the
players In the fifth of the SERIES Slos-
son winning by 500 to 437.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02

nr. Simms' vegetable liver pills are very
operate; perfectly durable in liver com.
plant, kidney troubles, dyspepsia, head.
ache, etc; only pills 70 use with our
White Pulmonic Balsan, blood purifier
and anti-dyspepsia powders. Depot 6Od
King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02

THE idea that the Government is now
putting in force Of having the banks cash
money orders is a good one Postmaster
Moore acting upon instructions from tho
Postmaster General at Washington, visit
ell the clearing house for this purpose yes.
terday. The clearing house has not yet
given its answer to the Postmaster, but it
ts thought 1t will be favorable.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02

Bismarck, N. D., Dec. 2.-Defender
and Blackhawk, the remaining two of
the Spicer murderers, were set free
yesterday. They were escorted by an
armed guard Of 40 scouts and will be
taken to Standing Rock. Considering
the strength of the guard no attempt
at lynching will be made.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02

Washington, Dec. 2.-Justice Field $
retirement from the supreme court, OF
which he gave notice officially to the
president last April took place yes
terday. There was no formality at
tendant upon 1t. The justice was not
present in the court room. If Justice
Fields term had continued until next
Tuesday he would have had A years
of continuous service. Under the law
he will draw full salary until his death.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02

INK Hawaiian annexation proposition In
Dung generally approved by the pc,ple Of
hlt"a states, and there is every reason
70 believe that The tea, Will be confirmed
b. action Of The Senate very 500, ,itcr
Congress- meets
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-02

THE rowdics who assaulted Frank j,
fJl' at 4ai'eyviIlo on Tuesday night,
I'll ouid lie given the fullest cxtcnt of the
i"N A man who would Insult woman.
aoe' not deserve any sympathy ard should
Dc Taught lesson he would roriaiaber for
life