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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-07-06
A Riot In Madrid.

MADRID, July 3.-Advices from Sc
vile and Saragossa report all quiet there,
but the precautionary measures are con-
tinued. There has been slight disturb
ance in Constantine, in the province Of
Seville.
At Badalona. about six miles northeast
of Barcelona, more than 80 were injured
during rioting Saturday, some fatally.
After "A largely attended meeting yes
terday in favor of the revision of the
trial Of the alleged anarchists now inn
prisoned at Mont Juich fortress for COM
plicity in the bomb throwing during the
Corpus Christi procession a formidable
demonstration was made against the
Jesuit convent. The gendarmes who
were summoned were received with vol
lcys of stones. They charged the rioters,
injuring many.
The minister of war, General Polavieja,
after prolonged conference with the
premier. Senor Silvela consented to re-
duce the budget estimate of the strength
of the active army from 1000 to So
600 men.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-07-06
Murderess Wants to slee ,.

The condition OF Mrs. Grace Ram
sey, who before her marriage was Miss
Grace Simpson, Of Williamsport, Pa,
and who is charged with cutting the
throat of her husband, at New York,
is serious.
The TomDs matrons say the most
noticeable change is desire upon
the unfortunate woman's part to sleep
all the time She is very docile and
makes those in charge little or no
trouble. She eats but little and takes
uncomplainingly what is placed be-
fore her. No sooner, however, is
breakfast over than she goes to her
cell and at once falls asleep and re.
mains so until called for dinner. The
greater portion of the afternoon is
spent in the same way. Her mind is
rapidly failing.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-07-06
McOlure's Magazine for July.

McClure's Magazine for July opens with
very complete and instructive account of
the automobile as it is seen to-day, no longer
a matter OF mere promise or experiment, but
one OF practical, constant use; the article
explains what it costs, how it is operated,
and just what it will do, setting forth the re-
spective advantages and disadvantages of the
various kinds. And it is illustrated with pic
lures OF all the more important types. The
recent developments will be a surprise to
most readers, although they have been ef.
fected almost under their very eyes.
Another article that gives information of
very extraordinary interest is Professor Simon
Newcomb's account of the tremendous prob.
lens that just now press upon astronomers
for solution. This article is illustrated from
some OF the most remarkable of the recent
telescope photographs especially of the
Milky Way, showing clearly stars that the
human eye, even with the aid of the strong.
est telescope, has never seen.
biographical sketch of Rudyard Kiplinc
by his friend, Professor Charles Eliot Norton,
the only authorized account of Kipine's life
ever given to the public, is another interest
ing contribution. And yet another is Mr.
w. A. Frasers account of the "Soldier Po-
lice OF the Canadian Northwest" illustrate
ing very hnely their exceptional skill, faith.
iulness, hardihood, and bravery. Miss Tar
bells account of "Lincoln's Great Victory
in 1864" supplies new illustration of the i'm
mense hold that Lincoln secured, by his wis
dom, shrewdness, kindness, and honesty, on
the faith and affection of the people; and
shows how, when 1t came to the question of
l-incoln's reelection, the mere politicians
and agitators could make no head against
this.
There is generous portion of strong,
wholesome, and variously entertaining fiction
in the number contributed by William Allen
White, Stephen Crane, w. A. Fraser, Booth
Harrington, and ]. II. Cranson, the latter
writer who here makes his first appearance,
and makes it in story that gives good token
OF the return of joyfulness to literature.
| The ). 5. Mcclure Co., i4I-I55 East 25th
ST., New York City.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-07-06
A Healthful Drink for bot Weather.

This is the twenty-hrst season for
that famous and healthful drink, Hires
Rootbeer. The campaign has opened.
The war against thirst is on, and of
course Hires will reign supreme in an
undisputed realm OF its own. In all
OF these years 1t has stood proof
against imitation and counterfeit, and
now in its strength of full growth rises
far above any serious competition.
Summer and Hires Rootbeer are
associated IN our mind as things in
separable. We look forward to that
as a summer beverage as we look for
the rising of the sun. 1t has been OF
inestimable value to thousands OF
people, supplying them at once with
a delicious, ,healthful and tnrst-quench-
ing drink, occupying the same place
at the family table as tea or coffee.
Its growth has been rapid and re-
markable, long since reaching pro
portions never dreamed of by its pro,
prietors. One of its remarkable feat
ures is its trifling cost, one package
may be converted into S gallons Of
this delicious, sparkling, temperance
drink, containing medicinal properties
of well-known virtue.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-07-06
UP THE CREEK.

Fourth July went off in good shape
at Benton. The town was not over.
loaded with people but was nicely
filed with people of good behavior.
Bloomsburg was pretty strongly repre-
senied. The procession was very
good and got to the park before noon.
The grounds in good shape, there
were plenty of booths :here. Music,
instrumental and vocal. was good.
All the old soldiers got coffee and
soup free, thanks to the generosity of
Benton. The orations. were patriotic
and appropriate. OF course, the ho-
tells were lvely--a large crowd to Gin
ner at the McHenry House, and for
supper The especial feature at the
McHenry House was the ball at
night, which was largely attended to
tie wee small hours of morning, with
a grand supper at starlight and under
the radiance Of glowing lamps. This
supper was estimated to be one of the
best that has been given for a long
time. Ex.Sheriff McHenry is the
popular landlord.
Keller and Shelter, enterprising
young men of Light street, spent a
pleasant day at Benton on the Fourth.
| w. F. Stohner, popular proprietor
of the Central, Bloomsburg, rendered
essential assistance at the McHenry
/ House on the Fourth.
The Orangeville base ball club
against the Benton club on 4th July,
appeared at Benton under the rules
OF base ball to play the game. The
game was declared off on account OF
Benton not putting in appearance.
: Chas. Appleman, Benton, is doing
a lot of fine papering at Jamison City
the Dorsey City hotel, proprietor
Mr.. Hill. This is fine summer re-
sort for people Of the city to breathe
the pure oxygen and catch the trout.
J. +. Brady of Jamison City, we
met on the Fourth at Benton. He
has been up numbering there for Io
years, and has done a prosperous
business. He has recently purchased
large timber tract Of Conner &
Creveling, of Bloomsburg and Briar
creek. His many friends wish him
abundant success
Russell Karns. end Lieut.. 2o9th
Pa. Vols, we met at Benton as Chic
Marshal at procession at Benton.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-07-06
ESPY.

Boyd Fowler of Scranton, pedal
ed his wheel from that place to
Espy on Sunday.
Mrs. Philip Hess of Danville,
was the guest of Mrs. NJ. r. Gel
singer several days last week.
Miss Elizabeth Wilkes Of Scran-
ton, is the guest of her sister, Mrs.
John Mines.
Rev. Michael of Sunbury, occupied
the pulpit of the Lutheran church
on Sunday morning.
Burt Pursel Of Scranton, spent
Sunday in Espy. His family have
been visiting in this vicinity for
some time.
Messrs. Orval O. Brien and Elmer
Davis, together with their lady
friends, of Benton, were visitors in
town over Sunday.
Lillian Petit and daughter Helen.
have been making an extended
visit with friends in Scranton and
Wilkes-B
Miss Pearl Hess Of Bloomsbury,
is another Espy visitor this week.
James NJ. Miller had a rather
unique experience with a wasp last
week. For further information,
call on or address the above.
A goodly number of our people
attended the celebration and races
at Danville OIL the 4th.
Mrs. Elmer Brobst Of Blooms.
burg visited her parents on Second
street this week.
Miss Grace Mckinney is home
from an enjoyable visit in Phila.
Miss Blanche Mckinney has
practically recovered from her re.
cent illness.
Mrs. Frank Waters, with her
children, of Scranton, is visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. c.
McCollum at the depot.
Miss Evelyn Creveling is visiting
with friends in Benton this week.
Mrs. VIM. Barton of Hazleton
formerly of this place, is visiting
Miss Alice Barton.
Interesting children's day ser
vices were held in the Lutheran
church on Sunday evening. The
large audience present seemed tC
thoroughly enjoy the program ren
dered.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-07-06
SOME BIG FEES.
European Physicians Some times oh.
tain Fortunes for a Sim
gle Operation.

Several European physicians have
made fortunes by single operations.
DR.. Thomas Dimsdale, Hertfordshire
specialist, who was summoned to ST..
Petersburg in 1852 to vaccinate Empress
Catherine H., received 100000 and a
pension of $4,000 year. A certain DR..
Butler, who had obtained a world wide
reputation for his operations in lithot-
omy, received lakh Of rupees (then
forth $50,000) from each of six Indian
rajahs for releasing them from their
pains. The late czar of Russia paid Prof.
Iacherine, a noted specialist of Moscow,
$4,000 for two days attendance. DR..
Gale, of Bristol, received check for
S250,000 for curing certain prominent
nobleman of diseased knee. DR.. Gale
Yowski, who travelled all the way to
Teheran to attend the son of the late
shah, received $4,000 and his expenses.
Sir William Jenner received baronetcy
and $4,000 for four weeks attendance
at the bedside of the prince of Wales.
Sir Morell Mackenzie received 100000
for attending Emperor Frederick. Per
haps the most eXtravagant fee Of all
however, is that of an English army
surgeon, who charged an Indian rajah
$4,000 for one prescription in a simple
case of rheumatism.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-07-06
BelIigerent Crabs.

The most savage specimen of the crab
species is found in Japan, seeming to
dream of nothing but fighting, to de-
light in nothing half so much. The
minute he spies another of his kind
he scrapcs his claws together in rage,
challenging him to the combat. Not
moment is wasted in preliminaries,
but at it they go, hammer and tongs.
1t sounds like two rocks grinding
against one another as their claws rat
tie against the hard shells. The sand
flies as the warriors push each other
hither and thither until at last one of
them stretches himself out in the sun,
tired to death. But he does not beg
for mercy or attempt TO run away,
only feebly rubbing his claws together
in defiance of his foe. That foe comes
closer, and with his claws trembling with
joy at his victory the conqueror catches
hold of one claw of the vanquished
crab, twists it until it comes off and
bears away the palpitating limb as a
trophy of his prowess. Such Is bat
tie between warrior crabs.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-07-06
PICTURES OF PLANT GROWTH.
The Moving Picture Machine Made
to Do Service For Science.

WASHINGTON, July 3.-The agricul-
turnl department has pressed the moving
picture machine into the service of SCI
ence. The division OF vegetable patholo-
gy now has device of this sort in opera
tion in one Of its greenhouses, photo
graphing the growth of II small oak tree.
The machine works automatically, taking
a picture each hour. At night an electric
light is thrown into circuit as the expo
sure is made. The machine has been run
ming about two weeks and will be kept
going about two weeks longer on its pres
ent subject. When the series of pictures
is completed it will be possible TO repro
duce with the stereopticon the growth Of
the plant from the time the first shoot
appears above ground till the tree is in
full leaf and foot or more high.
1t is pointed out that lecturer before
Il class of students could show in five
minutes the growth and seed distribution
of any noXious plant, such as the Cana
dian thistle, or the life history of an in
sect pest so that it could be readily rec
Ognizcd and combated on its first APP
pearance in region, even though the
workers there had never seen it in actual
life
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-07-06
Or. ". z. Wilson
Director General OF the Great National Ex.
port Exposition.

DR.. w. P. Wilson received his early
training through his own efforts and
in the common and higher schools of
Michigan. His taste for botany and
natural history was considerably fost-
cred by course of study in the Agri-
cultural College Of Michigan. At a
later date he received a degree from
Harvard University, where he was in
structor IN botany for several years.
He was born in Oxford, Oakland
county, in the northern part of Michi-
gan, which was then practically will
derness of forest. The nearest neigh
bors were tribes of Indians. His early
life was spent in farming. At later
date he entered large plant in the
West for manufacturing agricultural
implements and machinery.
In 1903 he conceived the idea of
founding Commercial Museum with
the raw product exhibited by different
nations at the Worlds Fair, at Chic
ago. He secured the authority of the
city of Philadelphia, and succeeded in
having donated to the proposed mus
cum the large collections exhibited by
nearly every country, especially the
Spanish countries. DR..
Wilson is a careful worker, and it is
through his care and torethought lar ge.
ly that the successful plan of organlza-
ton of the Philadelphia Commercial
Museum has been carried out
The National Export Exposition is
under the direction of the Commercial
Institute and Franklin Museum.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-07-06
Gets too Much Money.
Hullinger. Although Helpless from Rheuma
tsm, Wants His Pension Cut Down
From S72 to $50,

John J. Hulllnger, veteran of the
Sixteenth regiment, Ohio volunteer In
fantry of Wooster, Ohio, asked to
have his pension cut down. For years
he has been helpless invalid, as the
result of rheumatism contracted in the
War Of the Rebellion. He has been
receiving $72 per month, and has
been cared for by son and daughter.
Hullinger In letter to the pension
department asked that his allowance
be cut down to $50 per month, as $72
was more than he needed. A special
agent sent to investigate says nc
change will be made.
Hullinger is an ardent church mem
Der, and it is supposed he has scrup
les against taking more than he needs
His son left home year ago and he
lives with his daughter, who is married
His poor limbs are twisted SO that he
cannot walk, but he is very contented
He has no use for SO much money; ht
don't know what to do with it all
The patriotic old veteran thought tina
his country needed the funds wors
than he did; SO he ask to have hi
pension reduced.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-07-06
Troops Homewnrd Bound.

WASHINGTON, July 3.-The Nebras-
ka, Pennsylvania and Utah troops which
have been on duty in the Philippines
have started on their homeward journey.
The following dispatch from General
Otis, dated July ., on the subject has
been received by the war department:
TRANSPORTS Hancock and Senator, with
Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Utah, left for
San Francisco yesterday; Nebraska ~
officers, S12 enlisted; Pennsylvania "a
officers, 712 enlsted Utah 0 officers, 25S
enlisted. Nebraska left in Manila one
sick Private Leuterman. Company II: 80
discharged; Pennsylvania discharged;
Utah 30 discharged"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-07-06
DISORDERS IN SPAIN.
Troops Called Upon to Quell
Riots In Valencia.
JESUIT CONVENT MOBBED IN MADRID
Disturbances In other Places. and
Many Casualties Rcported-Minis-
ter of War PoIavicja Consents to
Reduction of Proposed Army.

VALENCIA. Spain, July 3.-Nery Sc
fious disturbances are in progress here.
Under the orders of the captain general
of Valencia, General Motto, the troops
occupied the streets Saturday morning
and now hold all the strategic points.
At the beginning of the riots the mob
placed obstacles on the street railway
tracks and stopped the cars, stoning the
gendarmes when they tried to remove
the barriers. Finally the troops charged,
and the first shots were fred. Several
persons were wounded. In one case
Mauser bullet passed through shop
door and killed shop assistant within.
As the day advanced the disorders in
creased. Troops were stationed at many
points. and the artillery was held in read
mess. The rioters thereupon erected
barricades, which the cavalry captured
only after fierce fighting, in which many
were wounded.
About o'clock In the evening the mob
attacked monastery, and the brother
who was acting as gate porter was
obliged to defend himself with a re-
volver. They then moved upon Jesuit
house, which had n narrow escape from
being burned to the ground, the troops
arriving just in the nick of time to pre-
vent the mob from setting it on fire.
An enormous number of arrests have
been made. 1t is not known how many
have been wounded or whether any have
been killed.
AT late hour the generals held con-
ference and decided to continue the mill
tary occupation OF all points of vantage.
The mayor of Valencia issued proclama-
ton calling upon the people to cease re-
sisting the law.
The riots were renewed yesterday. and
the rioters stoned the gendarmery in bar
racks. 1t is reported that u captain OF
gendarmery was severely injured by a
flying missile.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-07-06

Here is something from an en-
change that many farmers should read
and profit thereby: sit has been de-
cided by the courts that if a bicycle
rider falls or sustains injury on account
of dog barking or swapping at him,
that the owner of the animal is re-
sponsible for damages. In a recent
case the cyclist obtained $500 dam
ages by reason OF being thrown from a
wheel on account of vicious dog at
tacking him.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-07-06

The Catalogue of Muhlenberg Col
lege, Allentown, Pa, in an enlarged
and improved form has appeared,
from it we learn that 100 students
were in attendance in the four College
classes during the past year, viz, 27
Seniors, I8 Juniors, sc Sophomores
and 80 Freshmen. OF these, 100 are
students of the Classical Department
and II of the Scientific Department.
The Academic Department enrolled
sc during the past year.
This institution has been in exist
ence since 1867, and its Alumni, in.
cluding this years graduates, number
463, who are engaged in the learned
professions, as we'll as teaching and
business in various parts ofthe United
States. The College has always sus
tanned well.earned reputation, tor
the excellency of its course of studies
the ability of its faculty, and the at
tainments OF its graduates. 1t is ons
of the best Colleges of the country
and offers exceptional advantages to
the young man of Eastern Pennsyl
vania to secure College education
at very moderate cost.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-07-06
Memoir of Levi Kinley.
lCommunicated.l |


Death, whose quiver is never emp
tied, nor his bow unstrung, has strick-
en- another shining mark. That ven
cradle form and sanity presence,
whose greetings we have hitherto so
fondly cherished, has disappeared.
He is not here he has gone from us,
and henceforth we must look for him
on the other shore,
"Where the saints of all ages in harmony
meet,
Transported their Saviour and brethren to
greet"
Lew Kinley, of Espy, this county,
departed from earth for the better
world at o'clock a. M, on Friday,
June 10th. His pilgrimage here was
about seventy-two years, of which
forty-six was spent in the service of
his Divine Master. He was also a
soldier IN the war for the preservation
of the Union, and was always ready
and willing in its defence.
He was man of a very generous
heart, that ever throbbed in sympathy
with the woes Of all with whom he
came in contact-he was indeed the
exemplifcation of all that is Christ
like IN human character. Modest,
gentle, sweet spirited, charitable
None could know him and not love
him. The character and life Of this
good man can be but imperfectly pic
tured in this short sketch. His life
was sermon. He "was good man
and full of the Holy Ghost" His
meek spirit, his honest and sincere
nature, his abiding faith in God, his
uniform spirituality, were those of
holy man. His bible was his delight.
A man of prayer and of constant
communion with God, it is no wonder
that all who came in contact with him
marked the transparent purity and the
sweet temper of his life and we are
not astonished that be passed peace.
fully into the embrace OF death. The
eternal arms were around and about
him.
His life was a checkered one; af,
fiictions sore came in his latter years.
He was long and intense suffer, but
he was very patient, his usual remark
being, 1T is all right, God knows
best" He gloriously anticipated the
fuhllment of the promise of Jesus,
Where l am there shall ye be also. :"
A very devoted wife and other rela-
tives mourn the loss of this good man,
which is his infinite gain.
Fully aware of his approaching
death, he made arrangements for the
funeral service, even selecting the
hymns and text. On Sabbath, June
18th, before large concourse of
friends the funeral services were held
IN the Espy M. f. Church, the sermon
being preached by the Rev. VIM. r.
Owen, of Shamokin, Pa, from the Sc
lected text Revelations, xxi: IS,
"There is No Night There" The
sermon was very appropriate and full
of encouragement for the bereaved
ones.
A life so beautiful, so uniform and
consistent, SO adorned with heavenly
graces, could not but end in glorious
triumph. Gloriously he lived tri-
umphantly he died, and while we now
take leave of our dear brother, we
trust we shall see him again, and by
| Gods help we will greet him, and re-
new our friendship in that land where
there is no night" where death is
unknown, and farewells are never said,
where we shall see the King in his
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-07-06

Andrew Carnegie has been remark
ably successful as business man,
starting life in poverty he has worked
his way up to the ranks of the mul,i-
mIllionaires and now retires from
active business enterprises to enjoy
his fortune and continue his philan-
thropies, which for years he has been
distributing with lavish hand. Mr..
Carnegie in an interview says that che
did not sell out his business, either
because he was frightened by the
trusts, or because business was not
prosperous. In fact it never was so
prosperous, nor were its prospects
ever SO good" Long ago he formu-
lated policy not to spend his old
age in business, struggling after more
dollars, but believed in developing a
dignifed and unselhsh life after 60
years of age. He will continue his
work of philanthropy during the re.
mainder of his lifetime, and will
doubtless prove in himself an excep-
tion to a declaration he is credited
with having made, that "to die rich is
to die disgraced." The world would
be better if it had more rich men like
Andrew Carnegie.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-07-06
NorthficId Conference Opens.

EAST NORTHFIELD, Mass, July l.
The fourteenth annual worlds stu
dents conference ut East Mortified
opened last night and will continue
through July 8, This promises to be the
largest conference of college students ey-
er held here, and it is expected that near
ly 100 institutions will be represented.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-07-06
Recruiting Orders Issued.

WASHINGTON, July 1.-The first or
ders were issued yesterday for recruiting
the troops under the clause authorizing
the enlistment of $4,000 men, The order
contemplatcs enlisting men for the three
skeleton regiments in the Philippines.
Recruiting officers have been instructed
to enlist men with this understanding.