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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-05-06
A SCIENTIST SAVED.
President Baab Of Hasve College, Survives Serious Illness
Through the Aid Of Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People,
From tAs Republtcan, Columbus. Ind.

County, Mich. Being Of an ambitious ma
ture, / applied myself diligently to my work
and studies. In time l noticed that my
health was failing. Ny trouble was indi.
gestion, and this with other uoublea brought
on nervousness.
my physician prescribed for me for some.
time, and advised me to take a change OF
improved. Soon after, ! came here as pro-
fessor in physics aud chemistry. and later
was financial agent Of this college. The
change agreed with me, and for awhile my
health WAS better, but my duties were heavy,
and again I found my trouble returning.
This time IL was more severe and in the
winter I became completely Frustrated. |
clans. Finally, ! was able to return to my
duties Last spring I was elected president
Of the college. Again / had considerable
work, and the trouble, which had not been
entirely cured, began to affect me, and last
fall | collapsed. l had different doctors, but
none did me any good. Professor Bowman,
who is professor Of natural science, told me
Of his experience with DIR. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People and urged me to give
them q trial, because they had benefited him
in similar case, and | concluded to try
them.
THE first box helped me, ard The second
gave great relief, such as ] had never ex-
perienced from the treatment Of any physi-
clan. After using six boxes Of the medicine
was entirely cured. To-day Am perfectly
well. feel better and stronger than for
years. / certainly recommend this medi.
cine"
To allay all doubt Prof Barnaby cheer
fully made an affidavit before
LYMAN J. SCUDDER, Notary Public.
Dr.Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People are
sold by all dealers. or will be sent post paid on
receipt of price, so cents box, or six boxes
for $3.50 (they are never sold in bulk or by
the 1907, by addressing Dr.Willisms' Medicine
Company, Schenectady. N. Y.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-05-06
Or. NANSeN,9 WIFE.
King Oscar Has q Special Admiration
for Her Voice.

King Oscar Has . Special Admiration
for Her Voice.
OF DIR. Nansen's wife not much In.
formation has found its way into
print. She seems to have very i'm
perfectly developed taste for publicity,
but what Ia known Of her is interesting
and indicates that she Is an uncom-
mon woman, both in talent and char
acter. 1t Is recorded by DR.. Nansen's
biographers, Broegger and Rolfsen,
that his first meeting with his future
wife was In the woods about Frogner
Seator, where. one day, observing the
soles Of two feet sticking up out Of the
snow, he approached them, with natu-
raj curiosity. In time to see the head Of
Eva Sars emerge from a snowbank
DIR. Nansen was married In 1880, after
his return from his successful expedi-
ton across Greenland. When he start
ed in the Fran in 1893. his wife, left
at home at Lysaker, near Christiana,
with one child. turned for occupation
to the development and use Of her
gifts as singer, and with notable sue
'N'c' MING ObttI VI SWtutli is tllt VI
her admirers, and especially likes her
singing. which he has often heard; and
since she has been In England the CON-
pliment has been paid her Of asking
her to sing before the Queen. She is
a staunch backer Of her adventurous
husband, whose departure on his peril.
Gus errand cost her anxieties and mis-
givings as to which she said little at
the time. Since her husbands return
she has sometimes spoken in CONVEX
sation of her fears. and has said that
careful! comparison of DR.. Nansen's
diary with her record or remembrance
Of her own sensations bears her out in
the belief that the times when she was
the most concerned about him were
the seasons Of his greatest peril. That
implies a telepathic communication
born Of intense sympathy and solici-
tude. the possibility Of which science
seems no longer disposed to deny.
Mrs. Nansen's father was Professor
Sars. well-known zoologist Zoology,
it will be remembered. is branch Of
science Of which DR.. Nansen has made
n special study.-Harper's Weekly.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-05-06
A Remarkable Tree.

A redwood tree which was recently
cut down in the state of Washington
was 4G5 feet in height, or about one
eleventh Of mile. TO the point where
the first limb branched out was 300
feet. At the base the circumference
was found to be 33 feet IL inches. If
it were sawed into lumber it would
make 96,345 feet of boards. This
amount of lumber would serve for the
construction Of eight cottages two
stories high. each containing seven
rooms. The age Of the tree is said to
have been 6S4 years.-New York Tri-
buQe
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-05-06

"How much do you weigh?" said a
friend to Speaker Reed the other day.
II weigh 200 pounds" he replied
slowly and smilingly.
"Oh," said his friend, "you weigh
more than that. You must weigh near.
~ 300 pounds"
NO" said the speaker, mo gentle
man weighs more than 200 pounds."-
New York Tribune.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-05-06

When fevers and other epidemics
are around, safety lies in fortlfying the
system with Ayers Sarsaparilla. A
person having thin and impure blood,
is In the most favorable condition to
catch" whatever disease may be
floating in the air. Be wise in time,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-05-06

Peter Maher, the Irish pugilist, who
wants to meet all the smaller games
before arranging match with Fitz.
simmons, met and in six rounds
Knocked out Steve O'Donnell, before
the Quaker City Athletic Club in
Philadelphia on Monday night.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-05-06
At the Zoo.

Little Elsie docking at the giraffe at
the Zoo)-Oh, mamma! They have
made that poor thing stand in the sun
haven't they?
Mamma-Why do you say that my
dear?
Little Elsie-Look at all his freckles.
philadelphia Times.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-05-06

The odor Of the sweet pea, accord
ing to a contributor to the Medical Re-
cord, "is so offensive to flies that it
will drive them out OF the sick room,
though 1t is not usually in the slight
est degree disagreeable to the patient"
1t Is, therefore, recommended that
sweet peas be placed in the sick room
Turing fly time.-PhLiadelphi Ledger.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-05-06

The Hartsville College, situated at Hsrts.
Vile, Indiana, was founded years ago in the
interest of the United Brethren Church,
when the state was mostly wilderness, and
known throughout the country, former stu
dents having gone into all parts Of the world.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-05-06
Giving Him Fits.

Arabella (scared)-Oh, nanny! Miss
Sniff say her ole man gifts fits eb'ry
tahm he come home drunk, an Is
frad cotch 'um."
Mammy-G'wan, chile; fits ain
letchin'.
Arabella-Dey mus be- 'kase Miss
Sniff says she give 'um to him herself.
Judge.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-05-06

A Kansas City doctor, who was
looking for crazy patient whom he
was to lock up in an insane asylum,
found the lunatic serving on jury In
The circuit court.-BostOn Globe.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-05-06

Hopeful-Pa, what's the difference
between statesman and q politiQARAa
Pa-Oh, million dollars ltsQpenkly.
New York Journal. q,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-05-06
The First English Duke.

or the five titles of nobility in Eng
land, the highest in rank and honor is
that of Duke. 1t is the first title of
dignity Of the royal family, but not
the highest in antiquity. There is no
proof Of its being used in England be.
fore it was introduced by Edward H.,
about year before he himself as
sumed the title Of King of France.
Edward, the renowned Black Prince,
was created Duke of Cornwall, and he
was the first Duke in England after
William the ConQuerOr. After this
creation the title of Duke was fire.
quently given, especially to members
Of the royal amily.-Harper's Round
Table.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-05-06

Cobwigger-Poor Wages! He was
most genial SOUL
Merritt-Yes, indeed he was. The
only thing he ever took seriously was
the cold that killec him.-New York
Journal.
The Washington bee., 1897-07-17
A NOVEL AFFAIR.

A unique excursion will be given
Julv 9th by the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad. 1t will be arranged tor
Amateur Photographers, and trips will
be made to the Blue Ridge and Allie
ghanv Mountains in Western Mary
land and West Virginia. A special
car will be fitted up for the use OF the
snap shooters, and put on the end OF the
train so that views may be taken en-
route. Stops will be made at Harper S
Ferry, Hancock and Cumberland: The
B. 30. Photographer will have charge;
of the trip. His car, which is htted
up with a dark room and other acceS,
sories for developing negatives and
making prints will be taken along,
Leave Washington New Jersey Ave
nue. and c street, July 9th, HAS a: m
Round trip to Harper's Ferry. SI-oi
" Hancock. ........ 1.9s
Z" Cumberland. 80;
Stop overs allowed at Harper:
Ferry and Hancock.
For further information apply I1cke
Offices, B. & O., New York Avenue
and 18TH street, GIG Penn. Avenue an6
Station New Jersey Avenue and {
street.
The Washington bee., 1897-07-17
READ THE BEE.

The leading journal in the coun
try. The greatest advertising me-
dunn in Washington. If you want
YOUR business increased, subscribe
and advertise in The Washington
BEE. 1t can be purchased from any
of the following agents:
Hillsdale-Dr. Calls Drug Store.
West Washington - James l.,
Turner, 5000 NJ street.
South Washington-E. Murray,
6OO-6O2 Sd street.
NORTHWEST.
Jackson's barber shop. 500 II
street.
S. j. Beckley, 2519 NJ street.
Lucas Barber Shop, @. 4. Rlc h,
Agent. 1906 L street, n. W.
J. T. Smothers, 1927 L st. NV
DR.. H. Beller, Druggist, corner,
10th and NJ streets n. W.
The Washington bee., 1897-07-17
DEER PARK.
On THE CREST OF THE ALLEGHENIEs.

To those contemplating a trip
TO the mountains in search OF health
or pleasure, Deer Park, on the crest
of the Allegheny mountains, 5000 feet
above sea level, offers such varied at
fractions as a delightful atmosphere
during both day and night, pure water,
smooth, winding roads through the
mountains and valleys; Cricket
grounds, Ball grounds, Golf links
Tennis courts, and the most pictu-
rescue scenery in the Allegheny range.
The hotel is equipped with all adJuncts
conducive to the entertainment, pleas
ure and comfort of gusts.
There are also number OF furnish
ed cottages with facilities tor house
keeping II,
The houses and grounds are supplied
with absolutely pure water, piped from
the celebrated "Boiling Spring" and
are lighted with electricity. Deer Park
is on the main line of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad, and has the advan
tage of its splendid Vestibuled Limit
ed Express trains between the cas-
and west. Season excursion tickets
good for return passage until OCtobe
II, will be placed on sale at great!
reduced rates at all principal tlcKel
offices throughout the country.
The season at Deer Park commence
June 2I, 1897.
For full information as to rates
rooms ETC., address d. c. Jones. Ma
ager. Camden Station, Baltimore, NC
s mS-4t
The Washington bee., 1897-07-17

DR.. c. c. Stewart of this city lett
for the Nashville Centennial last week.
He will act as special representative
of THE BEE.
Miss Helen Parker of South Wash
ington left the city on Tuesday Tor
Brooklyn, New York, where she Will
remain several weeks. She will also
visit Boston, Mass.
Mr.. !. w. Gordon, of Charlotte, N.
c., was in the city this week looking
after the Charlotte, Postoffice.
Mrs. DR.. Francis and children are at
their summer home on the Chesapeake
Bay.
Mr., P. J. Collins, is out of the city
on a visit.
Mrs. A. A. 'Syphax, accompanied by
her mother, Mrs. Mason, and sister
Mrs. Arbuckle and little daughter, are
summering above Washington Grove
| Miss Emma McGinnis leaves the
city shortly for Old Point Comfort, Va
Prof. H. P. Montgomery and wife
will spend the summer at the ole
home in Vermont.
Mr. Addison A. Syphax spent last
Sunday with his wife, who is summer
ing near Washington Grove.
Mr.. George B. Walker of Philadel
phia, Pa, was in the city last weel
and left on Saturday, for Orang'
Court House, Va.
Mr.. E. Murray of s. W., keeps yer,
fine ice cream. Give him call.
Prof. T. L. 7urby left the city las
week, for Boston, Mass.
Mrs. Emma Murray, nee Scott, i
very sick at her former residence il
South Washington. Mrs. Murray ar
rived in the city last week from Balti
more, accompanied by her husband
Rev. A. A. Murray.
Mrs. Martha Johnson has been visit
ing the Misses Berry of Leesburg, AM
also friends at Round Hill. While il
Loudoun county, she called on tn
hostess of Silcott Springs.
Miss Cecilia Johnson is preparing t.
leave the city to spend her vacation a
Congress Hall, Md.
Miss Ella Truman has arrived in tn
city after spending delightful time
the state of New York.
DR.. Ebert of indianapolis, Ind,
in the city.
Mr.. Bailey of Harrisburg, Pa, al
rived in the city this week.
Miss Marie James of this city VIII
has been teaching in Abbeville, S. G
has returned to the city for her vacs
ton.
Mrs. Opal E. Rolston has made al
plication for divorce from James
Rolston, to whom she was married
1890. She alleges extreme cruelty.
Go to NJ. c. Grasty, 1910 9TH street,
W., and get what you want in hous
l furnishing line at the bottom Gas
S prices, on the installment plan.
The Washington bee., 1897-07-17
HOW'S THIS 4!

We offer One Hundred Dollars re
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
F. ]. CHENEY & co, Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. J. Cheney for the last IS years, anc
believe him perfectly honorable in al
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists
Toledo, O., WALDING, KINNAN s
MARVIN, Wholesale Druggists, Tole
do, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally. acting directly upon the blood
and mucuos surfaces of the system
Testimonials sent free. Price 25c. PEI
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
The Washington bee., 1897-07-17
EMANCIPATION DAY AT
FREDERICK, MD.

c,rAT PREPARATIONS BEING MADE
DISTRICT MILITARY TO GO. MAJOR
rrrETwooD IN CHARGE. EDITOR
rp,sE ORATOR OF THE DAY.
Tho citizens of Frederick, Md, will
,.i.a ie0 fhelr 34th anniversary cele-
In Il@'s of their Emancipation Thurs
j., ~, Inrust y. Major T.. A. Fleet
"a Va; ~ Mil be in charge of the excur-
W. W. rom this city and Capt. |. ID.
@I;-.ar in charge of the Baltimore
t-.n~b G..,Ib while the Citizens Committee
frederick, Md, will manage the
ort;re ~ a fair in Frederick. Editor w.
Gai,.;n Chase, of THE BEE will be the
ors,or rs, of the day. His subject will be
U1@2 Tn American Negro and his Eman-
,;aarion. Is he a factor? If so to
mai extent is he showing it"
"'.i sfter The exercises the attractions
u;I be numerous. The Capital City
Bose Bali Club Of this city will COM
na,a l'-.l for \ Drlze with the Royal Blues
t-om Baltimore, Md. A band contest
n which s bands will enter. Drum
Torps contest, to be followed by bi-
Crrle contest. There is to be a street
narade in which fully 5000 people will
6articipate. The exercises will be held
sttbe Agricultural Park one of the
fnest parks in Maryland. This cele-
bration will be one of the grandeSt IN
the history of Frederick. President
r5uin Brighton. I. D. CarStrival,
vice president, Marshal E. Jenkins,
secretary, Charles A. Wilson, CORE
spondet secretary, Geo. NJ, Sewellr
treasurer and Presley Thorton, chiet
marshall. These gentlemen are
among the best known citizens o.
Frederick, Nd, and will do every
thing in their power to make this cele
bration surpass all others. Major c
A. Fleetwood, Capt. l. d. Oliver anc
Editor Chase paid a visit to Frederick
Nd. on last Sunday morning and were
highly entertained by the Committee
The Washington bee., 1897-07-17
OVER BRAIN WORK.

For several days Abraham Lincoln
Howard, twenty-seven years of age, a
messenger in the Post-office Depart,
ment and law student at Howard
University, has been acting so queerly
that the officials Monday morning con
cluded he was demented. The matter
reached the ear of Postmaster General
Gary, and Police Surgeons Percy
Hickling and Ramsey Nevitt were sent
for. The responded and found the
messenger at his post in the depart
ment. The surgeons questioned How
ard closely, and found that he was suf-
fering from delusional or persecutional
insanity, with homicidal tendencies
The Washington bee., 1897-07-17
B. & o. SUMMER BOOK.

The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad has
just issued very handsome book for
summer travel, describing the noun
tain resorts, springs and baths located
on and adjacent to its lines; also the
various watering places on the Allan
tic Coast. The routes for reaching
them are set forth in comprehensive
and clear manner. The book is print
ed on fine paper, beautifully illustra-
ted, and will prove of valuable assist
ance to parties contemplating a sum-
mer tour.
Copies can he had by applying to
various B. & o. Agents or by sending
10 cents in stamps to cover postage to
]. NJ. Schryver, General Passenger
Agent, Baltimore, Md. Je-I2-4t-
The Washington bee., 1897-07-17
EDUCATORS OF COLORED
YOUTH.

The American association of eduCa-
tors of Colored youth will hold its an
nual meeting at Atlantic City, n. J.
August 5, ! and 5, 1897.
The local committee consisting of
Rev. !. S. Thompson, d. d. Rev. A.
Bloice, Rev Frederick Butler, Rev
Elijah Jenkins, Walter Wayman,
George W Walls, DR.. S. lie Roy Nor
MS, Miss L. Y. Thompson, and Miss
Hattie Merritt, is making arrange
mentS for the convention and for the
reception of delegates and visitors.
Persons who are expecting to attend
The sessions and desire to have board
ng places secured, should address
The chairman of the executive COM
mite: Rev. ]. S. Thompson, d. D.
I27 Maryland ave, Atlantic City, n. ].
Addresses of welcome will be made
6y Mayor Story, Supervising Principal
Bower and others. Among those who
"iiI read papers and make addresses
are: Bishop B. w. Arnett, A. NJ. Z.
church, Bishop Alexander Walters,
A. NJ + Zion Church; Prof. E. A.
Johnson and Prof. n. c. Boice, Shaw
University, Raleigh, North Carolina,
Miss Cora B. Sprague, Miss Rebecca
Z. Elliot, and CAPTAIN T. J.
turner, Manual Training and Indus
TlaI school, Bordentown, n. ] Mrs.
f%nme Jackson, Coppen Institute, for
IF9loTed youth, Philadelphia, Pa; Mrs.
frances +. w, Harper, Philadelphia,
r d.: Miss Helen Brooks, city schools,
SSSamden, \. J.: Miss E. ]. Sprague,
O'ouceSter Industrial School, Glou-
oester, Va; Miss Bertha Davis, city
IEsnoGLS, Princeton, n. J.; Mrs. Jennie
7. Johnson, Manual Training and In
TT1rs'fl4l T1 School, Bordentown, n. ].
5'.' " \ II. Young, Conowingo, Md.
Sel' Sl' ". {. Jason. A. NJ, President
T'a'e n'e College, for colored youth,
DDoEer' n Yer Delaware, Rev. S. T. Mitchell,
-. =, - President of Wilberforce Uni
'N1rS,l'y, =, Nllberforce Ohio.
ss.. s-He occasion will be one of great
ma.,4 rmr-S44aonal interest and enjoyment,
attend. ~-i0' 0ie iii'i'eO "
I,ocer uLhcers Of the association are:
P-,'iSS Prat:S, N Gregory, Bordentown, n. ].
c ''S-aent +. A. Johnson, Raleigh, n.
Y secretary D. J. Sanders, Charlotte,
80, treasurer; Miss NJ. E. Britton,
ton' Ky. assistant Secretary.
The Washington bee., 1897-07-17
REDUCED RATES.
TENNESSEE CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION
OVER THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY.

The Southern Railway announces
the following low rates from Washing
ton, D. c., to Nashville, Tenn, .occa-
sion Tennessee Centennial Exposition
Season Excursion Tickets will be
sold April 18th, 1897, daily, until and
including October 18th, at s20;75. go,
Twenty Day Excursion Tickets Will
be sold daily, beginning April 29th,
until October 18th, at $2I.o5. -,
Ten Day Excursion Tickets VIII De
sold on Tuesdays and Thursdays Of
each week, beginning April 29th, until
October 10Th, 1897, at $3.50.
Rates for Military and students II
parties of rs or more made known
upon application. Cu.
Through Pullman Sleeping Cars
New York and Washington to Nash
Vile. Tenn, through Asheville ant
Ho! Springs, N. c., "The Land OF th'
Sky" Dno,,r1
Gen'l Agent, Pass Dept.
w. A. TURK,
GenI Passenger Agent
]. H. CULP,
Traffic Manager.
Washington, D. {.
The Washington bee., 1897-07-17
REPUBLICANS TO BLAME
c. H. KEMP STURGEON CREATES A
SCENE IN FRONT OF THE EXEC
UTIVE MANSION.

c. H. KEMP STURGEON CREATES A
SCENE IN FRONT OF THE EXEC
UTIVE MANSION.
Mr.. c. H. Kemp Sturgeon a native
of St. Kits. He renOunCed his allie
giance to Great Britain in the spring
of 'SS and arrived in this country about
the middle of October of the same
wear. Dr. Alexander Cromwell help
ed and arranged several lectures for
him on Antigua, ST. Thomas, and ST.
Kits. These lectures were failures
He left this city for Boston, Mass.
where he went armed with letters
from Lawyer E. M. Hewlett, to dis
tinguished people.
He entered politics in Boston and
ingratiated himself into the good will
of many prominent republicans. In
an interview with a BEE representa-
tive few weeks ago, he said he based
his claim on Major Mckinley because
he was the "only Mckinley man in
! Massachusetts, during the election o.
delegates to the St. Louis Conven.
t1on."
If Mr.. Sturgeon has spent any mon.
ey it must have been when he was
riding around Boston on street cars
He further said if he did not get the
Consulship to ST. Kits, he would
never be a republican again, but he
would JOIN the democratic party.
Iii evident from his own inter
view, he has no claim on Major No
Kinley or the republican party. The
republican party was in power wher
4 =
believed by the republicans of the
State that Mr.. Sturgeon is not ho
enough to turn the State over to tht
democratic party.
If you want first class goods go t.
M. F. Moran, whose card appears il
another column of this paper. He il
man of the people.
The Washington bee., 1897-07-17
TO GLYMONT.

You should go on the steamer Mat
.ano, to Motley Hall and Glymont, one
Of the most reliable boats on the POto-
mac River. Ifyou intend to give an
excursion to any one of these places
apply to the Motley Hall and GlymOnt
Excursion Co. You all know this boat
takes down first class excursions only.
The fine all day outing which was Civ
en- on Thursday to mothers and chill
dren free, was largely attended. The
Excursion Company deserves the
thanks and consideration of the public
for the excellent manner in which the
affair was conducted. If you want to
give an excursion to any one of these
places, the company guarantees pleas
ure and financial benefit. Apply tc
81 10th street. n. w
The Washington bee., 1897-07-17
REDUCED RATES.

IS from Cleveland to Mackinac and
return. s. from Toledo to Mackinac
and return. $6 from Detroit to Macki-
nae and return. The above special
tourist rates will be put into effect
June 10th, via Detroit and Cleveland
Steam Navigation Co.'S new man.
moth steel passenger steamers. The
round trip from Cleveland, including
meals aud berths, costs SIC, from To-
ledo, $I4, from Detroit $II.5o. Send
cents for illustrated pamphlet. Ad-
dress, A. A. Schantz, G.. P. A, De-
troit, Mich.