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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-21
A NIGHT ATTACK.
| There Had Bccn No Cavalry Charge, but
IA Scared Cow Created Confusion.


| "a Scared Cow Created Confusion
1t was on the march up the Kanawha
said the veteran in recounting some Oh
| his war experiences, that | fought my
! first engagement. | was then u high
( private in the rear rank and | felt the
/ dignity of the position. Up somewhere
| III the vicinity of Scary creek, ana on
a very dark night. two or three OF us
| were on picket in the enemys country
| for the first time. The air had been
full of rumors for two or three days
! about the Black Horse Cavalry sweep
ing us off the face of the earth. |
never could understand 1t, but in the
first months of the war the Black
Horse Cavalry was the bugaboo of the
Union army.
On this particular night our squad
expected an attack by the Black
Horse Cavalry, and we had gravely
decided in a whispered council of war
just what we would do. Long after
midnight It became very quiet In the
woods, and the deep stiffness made us
nervous. Suddenly there was ter
rife uproar in front. The cavalry
had come sure enough, and they were
charging down on us without cere-
mony. They came nearer and nearer,
and we knew there was no joke about
1t this time. They seemed to be rid
ing recklessly through the woods,
caring little how much noise they
made. This meant of course, an at
tack in force. We challenged, and
there was no answer and no halt. We
challenged again and the noise grew
louder Then we fired and ran.
We went into camp at a full run
and reported what had happened. In
ten minutes the camp was in an up
roar, the line of battle was formed
The regiment stood in line until day
light, waiting an attack. None came,
and there were no signs Of an enemy
in our front. When 1t was fairly
light, myself and associates on picket
acted as guides to reconnoitering
party. With much deploying and
maneuvering the two companies ap-
preached the scene of the cavalry at
tacks on the pickets. We found the
place where we had stood when we
fired. We could prove this, anyhow,
because there were our blankets and
some other of our belongings. We
knew in what direction we fired and
went courageously forward. Not more
than thirty yards to the front we came
upon dead COW, with two bullet holes
in her head. This proved that we had
not fired in the air, but It also proved
thai there had been no cavalry charge,
but that we had been scared by
scared COW. l was In a good many
engagements after that, but | never
was ratified after the experience at
Scary creek. never see the confound-
ed name now without a shiver run
ming up my backbone.
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For Sapoloom's Use.

very interesting discovery has re-
Gently been made Ia Paris. In pulling
Up the Rue 81 layrao for .he construc-
ton OF scr tho work'nen came
across suDte!HaAG4n passage in con-
nevion with the ia er.ai box at the
oiG Theatre Italian. II appears that
bonaparte, when he was First Consul
after the attempt made upon his life in
the ST Nicaise, as he was on his way
10 the opera, had this underground
exit built, SO that he might he able TO
Withdraw secretly from The imper!a,
boN to the palace. 1t would also lie a
way Whereby troops might be intro
Guced into the theatre without being
seen by the mob, Slch was life in
the imperial days OF Paris.--New Yorl,
Advertiser.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-21

As explaining the wide knowledge
OF passing events in all parts of the
WoT!G with which the POPE astonished
Sir N.ltrcd Laurier at their recent in
teryiew, it is stated that the first thing
done by his holiness every morning is
TO Listen to a careful resume Of the
previous days events. This is pre-
pared for him by Vatican officials.
WaoSe special duty it is, and who
work at the task OF summarizing news
papers, teleGrams and letters from
midnight until The Pope is ready to re-
celYe their report. This general out
look over the world, Roman CORES
pendent says, is shortly afterward
completed by visit from Cardinal
Rampolla, with whom the Pope dis
cusses the most Important affairs. Af-
ter frugal breakfact, accompanied by
private attendant, his holiness de-
scends to the garden, and is driven to
the tower of Leo w., escorted only by
member OF the noble guard with
Whcm he conversos about the Goings
and gossip Of the town. He usually de-
scend5 from the carriage to take a.
walk in his flower garden, which
though not large, is bright with bios
SONS. He occupies himself also with
tho growth Of his grape vines, speak
ing personally on the subject with HE
gardeners. Grapes are among his fav-
orite fruit, especially the pizzutello,
an obioag white grape, found almost
exclusively near Rome. In the tower
he attends only to ecclesiastical or lit
erary work, especially Latin poetry,
in which he Is such an adept. and a lit
tie before sun2et returns as he came
to the Vatican palace.--New YORK
r'ip,nc
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The latest use to witch old news
paoers LAY he put, is to Goak them in
sour milk until reduced to pulp and
fseG the mixture to he hens. This IS
the unpatented invention OF a Mlchi.
gsn puoltry fancier, who says it great
~ Increases their egg-layiDg abilitlea
~ fear it may not so vel agree with
the Bristol breed, we suggest try.pr
II at first on your nelghbor's fowls
j. Sit is found to be useless un,ssl
ihs subscription to the paper has bepa
PAID for in adyance.-p.istol Or. IL
Phoenix,
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ELY BROS, SO Warren ST.,
n " Eitu
Grand Army Men Warned.

Adjutant General Stewart, of the
Grand Army of the Republic, has
issued an order warning members OF
the order against woman giving the
name of Mrs. J. F. Willets or
Wallace, who processes to have lost
her money and thus secures her loans
"until she hears from her husband"
She states she is from California, and
her husband is a member of the
Grand Army.
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Official MedtllinC.

Governor Bradley sent troops to pre-
vent the lynching of Kentucy negro.
why all this fuss and expense?" in
dignantlly inquired one of the best
citizens. There would have been no
trouble but for these soldiers. We should
have just taken the niger out and
quietly hanged him" Hannah" re-
marked the quaint old Pennsylvania
whose wife caught him kissing the
servant-girl, "theed better go away.
Thee'll make trouble in the family"
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Wintersteen to Cause Arrests.
Mysterious Conferences as to the Dynamite
Conspiracy.

Reading, Pa, Oct. 16.-Detectives
Martz and Matz, who were recently
arrested here for an alleged conspiracy
to break down the prosecution in the
notorious Knorr-Wintersteen dyna-
mite trial at Bloomsburg, have just
been comforting with lawyer A. s. l..
Shields, for the defense, in Philadel-
phia. They expect Wintersteen here
next week when, it is intlmated, there
will be arrests on the other side of the
case.
Mrs. Kate Hitchins, of this city,
and Joseph Kendall say that repre-
sentatives Of the prosecution got them
to Bloomsbury recently and tried to
make them promise TO swear to GER
tain allegations against Martz and
Matz, but they both refused to do SO.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-21

The Duke of Portland, who is very
wealthy, was handed shilling by a
Welsh member Of parliament at a
queens party recently, the latter sup
posing him to be fiunkey. But the
duke showed that he was not a person
OF that humility by calmly handing
the coin to fiunkey near him with the
remark, This gentleman wants you
to have this shilling" So that the rank
is sometimes rather more than the
guinea's stamp, after all.
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strengthening Iron.

II was formerly believed that Gee.
igon, when subjected to long Continued
sl-,cts and jarr.ng, became crystail,zsd
aad brittle, but MIR, A. p. Outerbridge,
Jr, OF Philadelphia. has recently
shown by series OF experiments. that
Instead OF being weakened, cast iron
Is really strengthened by repeats 4
blows aad concussion.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-21

"PAINLEss AND DELIGHTFUL CA
TARRHAL REMEDY" is the good word
which John Machines, Wathaback
Bridge, N. s., has to say of DR..
Agnew's Catarrhal Powder, after hav-
ing suffered from Catarrhal Deafness
for years. In 10 minutes from the
first application he had relief and
after using but one bottle his hearing
was restored in all its natural acute
ness. Not an excuse for despairlng
Of a cure with such a remedy within
reach of you.-I8.
Sold by c. A. Klein.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-21

HAVE You A SKIN DISEASE =
Tetter, Salt Rheum, Scald Head
Ringworm, Eczema, Itch, Barber ;
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sipelas, Liver Spots, Prurigo, Psona'la
or other eruptions of the skln-wll1' M
Dr. Agnew's Ointment has done lo'
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One application gives rehel-5S
cents.-Io. Sold by c. A. kleim'
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Itunlors and Boarders.

IF Senator Hanna had gone to the
White House to lodge, how would that
fact differ from the story that he had
gomez"
'ls it conundrum?"
YES"
Then | give it up"
"One is weak rumor, the other a
day toarder."
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-21

We have long account to settle
with Turkey, said Prince Constantine,
gr!mly.
YES" said King George, with a
slight smile, "and it's a running ac-
count at that"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-21

TOO bad about the coolness between
Banglewunk and his wife"
Dear me! l hadn't heard Of It,"
Yes. | saw them sitting in Fran
co.'s restaurant last night with a cou-
pie o plates of ice cream between 'em."
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-21

"And did that extremely tall man
belong to Queen Lil's suite?"
yes. He's an example of suitness
long drawn out"
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a Sharp Rebuke.

i toll you the girl smiled at me-"
Pooh! You're not the only man at
the seaside hotel"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-21

1t is not remedy put up by any
Tom, Dick or Harry; it is COM
pounded by expert pharmacists. Ely
Bros. offer a 10 cent trial size. Ask
your druggist Full size Cream Balm
80 cents. We mail it.
ELY BROS, SO Warren ST..
N. Y. City.
Since 1861 | have been great
sufferer from catarrh. | tried Ely's
Cream Balm and to all appearances
am cured. Terrible headaches from
which had long suffered are gone.
w. J. Hitchcock, late Major U. S.
Vol. and A. A. Gen, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-11

lovely shade of shell pink on the other.
1t was drawn by an elegant span OF bay
horses decorated in good taste, which were
easily managed with silk reins.
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THE SECOND PRIZE MINER.

Thy prize awarded this design was a hand
some gold medal
Mrs DR., Holland. accompanied hy Mis-,
L'oole Dunn, chose yellow and black for
their oolors, yellow chrysanthemums TO
represent the former, while the ladies were
atired In black cos umos with flrs and
trimmings lunches OF yellow ana black
rlphons were used nj the Intersection of the
iiorai festoons, making on the whole A
pretty and artistic vehicle.
Then came the Childress surrey with the
top removed 10 make place for large
floral umbrella of pink and white, tho pre
Valiins eolors In this decoration. the trap
pings upon the horses corresponding with
tue decoration of the surrey The vehicle
WSs occupied by Misc Mabel Childrsss. ac-
Cohpaldeu by Misses Eleanor Carnes and
lara Na~er and Miss Grace Lindenberg OF
Galveston. Thee ladies wore whitc Min
punk capes gud pink poke bonnets.
Mr. George Harmon, who drove 6 MAN,
box buggy and pair of shining black
horses. was accompanied by Miss Lizzie
pelgado. who carried beautiful whhe
silk parasoi decorated at each point with a
large ehrysanthemum in white and yellow
with ribbon streaming from the center.
Miss Deigado was happily attired in an e,e-
Kant costume OF tho same eolors. In keenjnr
win the floral decorations used on ms
ousgy. The most notable feature of The
oussy decosauon was large Texas star
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Miss Gertrude Paine and Minnie Childress
bolh dressed alike in yellow and red ure-
pared tissue paper. with kid slippers and
hats 10 match the dresses, They sat grace
fully in an open phaetou profusoiy trimmed
III yellow and red roseS and the sleek black
horses were driven with double reins Of
ribbon In corresponding colors a foot,
man walked by the head OF each OF the
two horses they hsiuS dressed Ia full white
carriage livery with caps and white gloves
This was very artistically arranged piece
OF decoration and WAS often applauded dur
ing the procession,
very prettlly decorated cart followed
occupied by four little children Charlie
Brown, David Groseclose, Annavicn Carter
and Susie Lee bartholomew. The cart was
dcorated with yellow white and green.
with two white arches Joined at the apex,
topped With green. the outfit drawn by two
very pretty shetland ponies.
The Mistrot turnout was another addition
to the peculiar decorations OF pink and
white Tho vehicle, OF the trap design, was
profusely yet artisteally covered with Pink
ana white fscwers. the body with garlantls
IN pretty designs. tha running gear being
completely hidden from view. This tran
was drawn by tandem team OF hack.
whose trappings harnionlzed With the dec
grafton o. the vehicle, which was occupied
by Miss zmohia Daunis OF Navnsota. Miss
Annie Drewry, Mrss Alice Brousssrd Of
New Iberia La. and MrS q. A, M's,rot. an
pafslied IN style presfrNtive Of perfect
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1 II e Il Il. G + r M A N.
rnn ZIG SOCIETY EVENT OF THE
sE.SON
Largely Attended Last Night N
ur!an Hnii-rhe Debutautcs.
Grand Success

me opening german OF the z. g. club.
given last night at Bryan Hail, WAS largely
attended and as social function was a
great success
The hall was bscom,ngly decorated with
PAINS, ferns and smilax, Before the stage
WAS wall OF green, in the center of which
was a crescen, of electric lights. extending
entirely across and at the ceiling was an
other mass of dark green, forming back
ground for another row of lights The walls
OF the hall We're tastefully draped with
palm leaves and sm!lax and everything
combined to make tie scene a very pretty
one
The dance was opeaed by Mr.. Spencer
hntchins and Miss Marietta Delgado.
The refreshments were dllntily served
by Misses Laura Franklin, Robbie and
Jernie Crank Jean Cannon aud others.
IRE walls Of the dining room were dec
GRATED with palms and smllax and the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-11

match and trimmed with peoples, and a
beautiful lap robe prepared especiallv for
me occasion, WAS in place with the same
moral decorations The harness was of like
co'or and the only thing that produced
contrast TO the red ana green was the gen
tls pay horse, who seemed proud Of MS
apparently new harness. This work OF Miss
iAisy met Its due appreciation I'm the
award Of second prize by the fudge.
Miss Henke and Miss Giraud drove 81
very swell rig OF beautiful appearance and
good design. II was made TO renrsss,t
autumn The flowers We're rich ala
soio IN oolos, with autumn vines. and al.
'osetheT IL was one OF the best
cine OF the turnouts which attracted
muen attention was that owned Nv tine
Houston Carriage company ana driven nv
MT. NJ d. Fcote. The decorations on The
buggy were not elaborate being r,nk
yostS ana forget me nots, with green trim
lhihps, but the horses We're the main at
tIhvt'oh- They were magnificent tuir
OF oiood bays, recently from Michigan and
States, - '''o '"''s"
The pnaeton driven hy Miss Juanita AL
len and Miss Vida Wick was an extremely
pretty affair, The decorations were nink
ana white, and the phaeton was drawn b.
cute little Shetland pony.
MI. Ed Settegsst and sister succeeded IN
presenting their vehicle to represent a
large shell. blue on the outside aud a
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arranged conveniently in the rear between
the two wheels and supported by the axle.
II was neatly made and decorated a place
that would have been Otherwise difficult 10
ornament. This was not an extravagant
or gushing attempt In decorating. but neat.
tasty and Just enough of it TO be in very
good form
Mr.. and Mrs. Wick with rs. Ben Allen
rode In large double-seated phaeton
drawn by pair Of cold black horses, all of
which was decorated with pink chrysanthe-
NUNS and ribbon OF background Of
twining smilax and coupon The wheels
OF this vehicle were trimmed In pink bunt
ing and evergreens and the canopy or top
beautifully edged with tissue gauze and
ribbons. The harness was wrapped In pink
bunting and trimmed at each Intersection
with flower OF large size and pompons on
the brides. The ladies' were dressed in
tidy costumes of pink, quito suiting the
beautiful carriage they occupied
Mrs, George A. Atkinson, accompanied
by Miss Bessie King, we're fortunate in
being seated in perhaps the finest new
phaeton in the parade. 1t was beauty.
even without decoration, and the beauti-
ful bay horse was correspondlngly fine.
These ladies enjoy the praise of the
decorating, which was chiefly in yellow
chrysanthemums, performing without as
sistance the entire work, lending much
taste In the rows OF flowers that were
edged on all corners. They carried a most
elegant white parasol, which was trimmed
from every point with large flower and
ribbons in profusion. There was nothing
gaudy or oyerdone in this piece OF decora
ton as might be noticed on some of the
others, but just enough of color TO lend
contraCtel briliancy to the deep ma
hogany tones in which the new phaeton
WIS painted. While simple it was one of
the best, especially considering that no
borrowed talent was engaged
The landau driven by Miss Daisy Stuart,
accompanied by Miss Lena Landwehr. was
a very artistic effect in red, with back
ground of green coupon with red beiri s.
Southern smlax and cedar. The dashboard
was a unique effect in itself, with large
arranged clusters OF peoples that hung
gracefully from the sides, even down TO
the foot rest which was also red, con-
forming to the one color intended The top
Of the phaeton was closed down and en-
ttrely hidden by a great bank OF the same
style Of decoration. The completeness with
which this vehicle was decorated was one
OF its merits, the original color OF the
buggy itself being completely hidden from
Wow, as was the wheels shafts and springs
Miss Stuart was dressed in correspond
ingly elegant costume of red, hat to
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tables with cut glass vases Of ferns and

tables with cut glass vases Of ferns and
rysanthemums
Inc refreshments, consisting OF oysters.
salads, cakes, sweet meats, etc, were pre
pared by the ladies of the Shehering Arms
themselves and We're as delicious as 1t was
possible for edibles to be-
Among the guests were: Miss Barry. Dali
las; Miss Dunbar, Miss Maillot. Austin
MISS Kcarby, Dallas; Miss Shepherd Bren-
nam MISS Dilley, Dallas; Miss George
oehlltree, Orange; Miss Donis, Nayasota !.
Miss Broussard. New Orleans: Miss Edms
Dronett, Galveston, Miss Katie Hill. Hemp
S'ead; Miss Marietta Delgado, Miss Effie
Jones, Miss Eleanor Henke, Miss Nela
Nocnran, Miss Marian Roberts. Miss Mania
LUBBOCK, Miss Ella Smith, Misses Rosa and
frankie H!te, Miss Jeanette Jones
MSS bvy Bolts, Miss Drewry
mss mss hehny Price, Miss Margaret
Mates Mates Misses Anna and Mary Ella Taylor.
MISSES misses Ailne Knight, Lizzie Delgaio. Mae
sstruuAmoIe' Stone Bryan, Millie Dumble,
MT ana Mrs. Phillip Carson, Mr.. and Mrs
Ssurllng Myer, Mr.. and Mrs l.. b Moody
M M. ana MIS-. II A. Jones, Mr.. and Mrs
owen Cochran, Mr.. and Mrs II. W. Car
Tow Mr. and Mrs. Henry Henke. Mr.. and
,ars' decrge Suef Mr.. and Mrs. Mistrot
MI ana Mrs. Fort Smith. Mr.. and Mrs
A'eNahder pelgado, Mr.. and Mrs. r. G.
stuart, MT, and Mrs. Robert Ksyworth
nF, and Mrs. Fitzgerald, Mr.. ana Mis-
hooert Harrison OF Columbus, Mr.and Mrs
", q Drew, Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Mel
unIin Mr.. and Mrs. John Shearn MIR.
ana a. MRS. II, c, House, Mr.. and Mrs .lnhn
", hughes Of Dallas, MIR. and Mrs, Robert
motifs, Mr. and Mrs. o. l.. Grown Mr
ana ana Mrs. Charles Sidney Wigg, Mr. and
MIS- H. f. Ring Mrs. Ella Downay
mr; ana Mrs, A. p. Root. Mr.
ana and Mrs. J, r. waties, Mr.. and M Ts
Slddings Of Brennan, Mrs. O. T, Hait
M ~ houth Settle of Galveston; Mr.. Conner,
eaNeston Mrs. Bette Bryan. Mrs Nil.
~ " Ferguson OF Mexia, MIR. Lewis
s.sher OF Galveston. Mr.. and Mrs Jchn
SSnearn, MI Owen Smith of Wits Mr.
Spencer Hutchins, Mr. Hadley Fra,,kI,n
Mr. L. j. Parks, Mr., ]. l.. Hudson. Mr. IT,
Hath6urn Latham, Mr.. Abbott co,.lnsI,
R Rr z; Il. Hood, Mr., Brown s....ts. Mr.
ra''o Mr. Horst of Galves.on, N,r' Sey,ara
NJ NJ Austin Miller, Mr.. CHARTS Hervav'
ar, Joe II Eagle. MIR. Fred HsvcE NJ
LOUIS BRYAN, Mr.. kurth, Mr.. AIfrsd nv W.
N Mt Chiffon Drew. Mr.. Frank cra,gforS
ar; Arthur Williams, DR.. A. Kv,s IN ~
y L. Short, Mr.. Gibbs 0, Huntsville M
~ a. Josey, Mr., powney. Judge Master.
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Two Of tho most attractively dressed
young misses OF the entire parade were
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AT the corner OF Main street and McKin-
ney avenue, the beautiful bicycle float,
which won second prize in the illuminated
parade, entered the procession. 1t is mora
definitely named as Queen OF the Car
nivdl," the office of queen being beautifully
represented by little Lenora Henke, and
the four young gentlemen whose names
have been mentioned, rode wheels support
ing the four corners OF float, which was
beautifully decorated in white chrysanthe-
NUNS and smilax
The parade continued out TO the Audi
forum, and was followed by great throng
of people in carriages, on horseback and on
foot, all anxious to learn from the Judges
the fortunate prize winners, the announce
ment to be made ON the stage al the Audi
forum. On arriving there the parade dis
banded and the crowds Of people soon COM
pletely filled the building
After dre consultation the judges ap
peared and appointing Rev. W. H. Leavell
as uhelr spokesman announced as follows:
1t is apparently evident that the com
mittee has selected me to announce the
AWARDS. because was the largest in size
among thsm, and therefore better able 10
support our decision. should it be taken
into question. We have acted deliberately
aud carefully in weighing the matter, and
nave laboIed under difficulties on account
OF 80 many handsome young ladies in ~
parade, and some married ones. too hnt
came TO the conclusion, and by unanimous
vote have agreed to award the first rri,e
TO Margarite and Joseph Eugene Pilot.
The second prize to Miss Daisy Stuart.
we have also agreed that on account o.
the beautiful young ladies and excellent
decorations on the trap of Mr. Spencer
Hutchirs to award II a special mention.
The assembage applauded the announces
ment and spent the balance of the evening
in listening to the concert music and en-
loving the excellence of the eyhihits