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Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-09-28
MIR. ED. C. KNUPP.
A Philosopher and philanthropi.t

A Philosopher and Philanthropist.
In the show business, as in the
theatrical profession, n meets
men of talent, deep philosophy
and broad philanthropy. Such a
man is Mr.. Ed. G.. knapp, II e
cordial and courteous Press Agent
of the great Wallace Shows. He
gives the newspaper man words
of cheer and appreciation and he
wants to ssfx up" every body
around the Office. He even asked
particularly about the little car
rier boys-they who trudge
through rain and snow and all
sorts of weather to deliver the pa.
per. 81 like to give joy to the
children" he said, ssthe kingdom
of Heaven is of such as little chill
dren, and they love laughter
they would not know a dirge il
they heard it. Laugh when it
comes to you to laugh; be glad
and rejoice while you may. 1t is
better to be q cheerful idiot
than a grumbling misart hrope.
Whistle trouble down the wind.
Live and let live, and whilst you
live let the world know that you
rejoice that you are not dead,
And so. laughingly, cheerfully,
contentedly tread the primrose
way through the garden of this
life, keeping the heart pure rs q
little child, and at the end yor
shall find no shadoH to brighter
you in falling on Sleep" Such
sentiments as >thusspromulgatel
by Mr.. Knupp make the world
better and happier, and long may
he live to go up and down spread
sunshine and laughter as BIZ
goes.
A Massachusetts, lawyer asserts
and has proved very clearly that tn,
tariff which our government has laic
on Porto Rican products is uncon
stitutional, as Porto RIGA is now
part of the United States. The argu
ment presented to support this view
lie unanswerab1e, but still futile, a
the present administration has re
plealed the constitution.
Captain Mahan, the famous nava
authority, says he is SO devoted t,
Christianity that he is. in favor o
the subjugation of the, Flipinos b.
force of arms Captain Mahan prob
ably agrees with General Shafte
that in the interest OF Christianit,
it might be well to kill half of tn
Filipinos and then convert the rest
This is q queer way of promulgatin,
the religion of peace. It is the "Di
or Believer policy of the blood.
Mahomet.
!, The devotion and loyalty of tn
true naval commander was illustra
ted IN Admiral Dewey's remark. g
am q sailor and not q politician, 9 an
later by Admiral Schley when h
said, ST am q sailor and will ODE
orders" These men are proud o
their calling. They do not think tha
any honors could be nobler thai
Those which are to be won by faith
full service in the navy. It is thi
which has made the history Q
Hour naval officers SO bright with 81
hibitions of the highest heroism.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1899-09-28
OUR LOCAL OPTIC.

eoldsboro and Vicinity History IN Breif:
Epitome of Sayings and Doings, Wise
and Otherwise. Run Down and Run In
by Omnipresent Ubiquitous, Local
"GraDd ROundR."
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-10
First Annual Excursion.

The first annual excursion and pic
mic of the Employees of Bloomsburg
Silk Mill will be held at Island Park,
between Northumberland and Sum-
bury, on Saturday, August a6, 1899.
This is a beautiful park and nice place
to 60 to enjoy days outing, and an
unusually large crowd of people from
Bloomsbury and vicinity should not
fail to take advantage of this oppor-
tunity. The Bloomsburg Band and
Losey's Orchestra will accompany the
excursion and furnish the music. Re-
freshments of all kinds can be had on
the grounds, SO that it will not he
necessary for you to take a basket
unless you choose. Housel & Son
will furnish good dinner for 25c.
Fare for the round trip soc. Child
rem under Ia 3sc. Special arrange.
ments have been made with the d. L.
& w. Railroad Company and the
unusually low rate of 50 cents for the
round trip has been secured. A special
train will leave the ID. l.. &. w. de-
pot at 300 a. m, and returning leave
Island Park at 6:3o p. m. Samuel
H. Harman, President; August Hag-
enmeyer, Chairman; Rhoades Huff,
Secretary; Henry Sommer, Treasurer;
Meyer Lewis, Clyde Christman, Thos.
Morris, Bernard Girton, r.. E. GUM
ard, R. Bruce Hartzell, Thos. Knorr,
Harry Reppert, Samuel Mills, R. S.
Pugh. Everybody invited.
tp. COMMITTEES.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-10
Detective Holland Promoted.

Detective Mexican, of the Rock Is
land railroad, is to be chief of the
Lackawanna railroad detective force.
Detective Charles Holland, of Beach
Haven, is to be his assistant. The
latter is one of the best known and
most expert detectives in Luzerne
county. He is large, hail fellow,
we'll met, who has thousands offriends
throughout the country who will be
pleased to learn of his deserved pro-
motion. Mr.. Holland is we'll ac-
quainted with all the celebrated crooks
in the country. He had an intimate
acquaintance with Jimmy Hope, Marsh
and other famous bank robbers. In a
word the officials of the Lackawanna
made no mis.ake in his appointment.
"Sandy" Stillwell, whom the Scranton
papers predicted would be appointed
chief, is not in it. Judge Willard, of
Scranton, has been appointed senior
counsel of the company.-Wllkesbarre
Correspondent in Elmira Telegram.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-10
NEARLY 1000 ON STRIKE.
Luzerne Coal Operators Say They Will Let
The Mines Stand Idle.

The lockout of the miners in the
employ of the Susquehanna Com
pany, near Wilkes Barre, is now
complete. The 1000 now EN-
ployed at the Glen Lyon collieries
of the company quit work Tuesday
and joined the strikers. The total
number OF men now idle is $500.
Both sides are firm. The strikers
say their grievances are just and
must be conceded to. There is no
talk of arbitration yet. The town
of Nanticoke is dependent on the
coal mines and merchants are feel
ing very blue.
A prominent official of the COM
pany said in an interview The
demands of the men are for in
creases in pay primarily OH the
grounds that wages in general
throughout the country are being
increased. During the last five
years the miners have learned to
live more economically than they
did before, but they don't seem to
have profited by the lesson. We
have had considerable difficulty,
but a short time previous to the
strike, to work the collieries to their
fullest capacity. The average mi
ner Of those in Our employ will not
work six days week, but want
two or three days off. The COM
pany will make no effort to resume
operations, but will allow the mines
to remain idle until they express a
willingness to resume work"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-10
Fought Like Demons.

There is much mystery attached to
the hiding place of suicide Thomp
sons wealth and valuable papers anc
the house where the tragedy occurred
in Irish Valley has been thorough,
searched by relatives but nothing tha
will throw any light on the myster,
has been discovered.
John S. Thompson's first wife wa:
heir to the eight acres of land where
the terrible crime was committed, and
it was to revert to her children upon
her death. One day she fell suddenly
dead while in the field close to her
home.
Her husband remained single until
1891 when he married the woman
whom he killed. They lived frugal
lives and the old man hardly ever lost
a day in the al years he was employ
ed as watchman at the Cameron COL
liery and they certainly boarded a
large sum Of money. Several years
ago Mrs. Thompson showed her
stepson Fred, of Shamokin, a large
bag of money, and boasted OF having
much more in the house.
A young man named Goss passed
the Thompson homestead about 10
o'clock Sunday night in company with
his sweetheart. They heard terrible
racket inside and hurried by the place.
An examination of the bodies of the
dead disclosed the fact that terrible
struggle had ensued as both bodies
bore bruises and black and blue
marks. A large bundle of bloody
clothes were found in a flour bag
showing conclusively tina, the woman
had been killed during the fight and
had been afterwards placed in bed.
After the funeral of Thompson on
Thursday his son Fred and grandson
Charles, searched the house. They
opened trunk but found nothing of
value but some old coin made during
the last century. Upon the attic was
an old chest. 1t also was opened but
nothing of value was obtained and the
whereabouts of the will is as deep
mystery as ever. 1t is believed the
old couple have much money hid
about the premises.-Sunbury Item.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-10
Your Nsighbors' Trees.
COMMITTEE.

The following opinion was rendered
by Judge Mcclure last week: If the
branches of trees growing on ones
land hang over the line upon another,
the adjoining owner may cut off the
limbs perpendicular with his line, pro-
vided the branches had been allowed
to extend over for period of twenty
one years or more, without objection,
when no right would be gained to cut
them off.
Fruit on tree is part OF the realty
and is not the subject of larceny. If
the fruit had fallen to the ground the
neigbbor could pick it up and use it.
The right of the adjoining land owner
to lop off branches of overhanging
trees, before twenty-one years of per-
missive acquiescence has elapsed,
does not carry with it the right to the
fruit hanging on the tree. The fruit
is not the product of his soil or labor.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-10
Court Proceedings.

A session OF court was held at @
o'clock a. m. on Monday, with Hon.
X. r. Little, and Associate Judges
Fox and Kurtz on the bench.
Susan w. Heller VS.. J. S. Heller
Petition for acknowledgment oI
Sherf's deed. Monday, Sept. 4th, set
tor acknowledgement of deed, &c.
Commonwealth VS.. Chas. Longen-
berger. Sentence and order of Court
filed.
In re assigned estate of Francis
Pensyl. Opinion of Court filed.
Arthur w. Coleman VS.. Mary Cole
man. Libel in divorce. Subpoena
awarded.
Estate of Conrad Kramer. Petition
OF specific performance of contract.
Cita 'on awarded to Emory I.Welliver.
Estate Of Catherine Conner. Order
Of sale of real estate granted.
Petition of Harry Smith for natural
ization. Admitted and sworn in as a
citizen of the United States.
Petition of Joseph Schlch, WIN.
Demelosky, Thos. Cendzik, Peter
Chimielerski, and Rolan A. Leseins
for naturalization. Same day, sworn
and admitted as citizeas of the United
States.
Boyd Trescott, Jos. Ziegler, and
Isaac Richard appointed viewers to
view site for county bridge in Mon
tour township over Wabash creek
near house of Deimer Hess.
H. H. Hume, e. H. Reimard and
Jno. S. Mensch appointed inspectors
to inspect county bridge at Sugarloaf
and Fishingcreek townships.
Alfred Breech VS.. Jane Breech. Ii
bel in divorce. Subpoena awarded.
Court adjourned to meet August
2I, 1899.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-10
Burke Bradley.

One of the most brilliant social
functions of the season was the we'd
ding Of Miss Margaret Bradley, one
of Centralia's best and most popular
young ladies, and DR.. P. T. Burke,
of Shenandoah, which was celebrated
in St. Ignatius' church, Centralia,
Tuesday morning. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Father Hay es.
The church was most tastily decora-
ted, and the bridal party presented a
lovely appearance. The bride was
attired in ivory satin, covered with
mousseline de sole, large picture
hat, and carried a white prayer book.
Miss Mary Lenahan, of Philadelphia,
a neice of the bride, was bridesmaid
she was gowned in white silk and car
ried La France roses. The groom
was attended by Mr.. w. J. McLaugh,
lin, of Shenandoah.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-10
DEATH OF CONRAD BITTENBENDER.

After sickness of about four
years, from inflammation of the blad-
der, Conrad Bittenbender, a lifelong
resident OF Columbia county, closed
his eyes in death at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. F. H. Jenkins, on
East Fifth street, this town. Saturday
evening.
The deceased was born in Orange.
vile, IN February, 1870, making his
age eighty years and five months. He
spent his entire lite in Columbia
county. About forty years ago he
and the late Charles Paxton formed
partnership, and carried on the
mining of limestone, shipping the
same to Danville by boat. In 1886
he disposed of his interest in the bus
mess to Mr.. Paxton, and purchased a
farm IN Bloom township, where he
moved and lived for many years. He
was always one of the leaders in the
enterprises of the town, and when the
subject of higher education arose,
he canvassed the county, soliciting
subscriptions for the completion of the
Bloomsbury Literary Institute, now
the State Normal School. He was
trustee Of the school from the time of
its infancy until few years ago, when
he went west to make his home with
son. He was half brother of Mrs.
Henry Kelchner, of Lightstreet, and
Samuel Blttenbender, a resident of
Kansas, both living. Beside these he
is survived by one daughter and three
sons, namely: Mrs. Anna M. Jenkins,
]. X. Bittenbender, c. NJ. Bitten
bender, all of this town, and II. c.
Bittenbender, of Nebraska.
Mr.. Bittenbender was member of
the Lutheran church, and as long as
his health would permit, was a regu-
lar attendant at all of the church ser.
vices.
The funeral took place from the
house Tuesday morning. Services
were conducted by Rev. M. E. Nc
Linn, interment in Rosemont ceme-
terry. ..
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-10
D. L. & W, Improvements.
Plans to Give Better Facilities TO Reach the
Pocono Mountains.

Traffic Manager Caldwell, of the
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Railroad, in company with General
Passenger Agent Lee and General
Superintendent Russell, of the same
company, have been making tour of
the company's property and in due
course of time number OF improve
ments are to be made IN and around
the Pocono Mountains. The resorts
in these mountains have favorably i'm
pressed the new management and it is
thought that with judicious expendi-
ture of money and liberal advertising
the natural beauty of these mountains
will become better known and will in
measure rival the Adirondacks. The
Pocono Mountains are easier of access
and journey from Philadelphia or
New York can be made in a short
time, as compared with the trip to the
northern part of New York.
T. w. Lee, the new general pas
senger agent of the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna & Western Railroad Company,
has assumed the duties of that Office.
Mr.. Lee was formerly assistant to
Chairman B. D. Caldwell, of the
Western Passenger Association. Mr..
Lee brought with him George w.
Haylor, who was formerly district
passenger agent of the Chicago, Ham
lton & Dayton and "Monon" lines.
1t is said the new officers are awaken
ing to the needs Of a modern road,
and within short time there is to be
an automobile carriage service at all of
its principal depots and ferries. Mr.. |
Caldwell has also adopted new trade
mark, black background with the
words "Lackawanna Railroad" in white |
painted on it. This mark is to be
placed on all the freight cars and
stationery, and the feasibility OF having
it placed on the passenger coaches is
being discussed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-10
Another Severe Storm.

This town was visited by another
severe electrical and wind storm Sat-
urday afternoon. There was heavy
downpour of rain, and hail, as large as
sman-sized marbles, fell for several
minutes. During the progress of the
storm lightning struck the pipe line
Of the Standard Oil Company, which
extends from the oil regions to Tama-
mend, just as 1t crosses Fishingcreek,
at Rupert. Several sections were
torn up and the odor of the crude pc
troleum was very noticeable on the
streets here Saturday night. The oil
covered the surface of the stream and
flowing down killed the fish in large
quantities.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-10
Look Out for This Trio.

A man, wife and daughter, are trav-
cling over the country looking for a
farm and cheating people out of board
and lodging. They made nice sue
cess of their scheme in Sullivan coun-
ty. He claims that his name is War
ner, and that he has just sold his farm
for $1,000, and is looking for an
other. He is a tall man, has salow
complexion, and is a great talker.
Look out for him.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-10
Wheelmen's Race Meet.

The fifth annual Diamond Race
Meet given by the Bloomsburg Wheel.
men will be held Saturday, August
10TH. 5000. 100 in prizes, every prize
diamond and guaranteed to be full
value. One of the best half-mile
tracks in the state.
List of events:- One half mile open,
slow race, three mile handicap, boys
race (under I6 years of age), one mile
open, 2:4o class race and three mile
pursuit race. For further information
address w. H. EYER,
Bloomsbury, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-10
The Citizens Indignant.

The importing of a lot of colored
workmen, from Virginia, to assist in
the construction of sewer at Wilkes.
Barre, spoken of elsewhere in this pa,
per, has caused great indignation
among the citizens of that city. II
is feared some of the new arrivals may
be afflicted with yellow fever germs,
as they came from a yellow fever dis,
trict. The city authorities will prob
ably proceed against the contractor.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-10
died at Manila.

In the list of dead soldiers at Man
lila, reported in Tuesdays papers, ap-
peared the name of Marvin McHenry,
son of Ira McHenry of Benton. The
cause OF death given is suicide. No
particulars are known, and the an
nouncement In the papers was the first
knowledge his friends here had of his
death, which occurred last week,
Wednesday. He enlisted last spring
in April, and left for Manila about the
middle OF June. He was about IS
years of age, and was widower with
out children.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-10
First National Bank.

This institution occupies a high
place among the banks of the country.
1t has capital of $4,000; surplus
and undivided profit of $II7,6I4; its
rank in point of surplus and undivided
profits to capital is nnmber As out of
over 5000 banks in the United States
and number Ia in Pennsylvania.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-10
Methodist Episcopal Church.

The pastor, Rev. B. c. Conner,
who has for several weeks been spend
ing his vacation at Clifton Springs, N.
Y, will occupy his pulpit next Sunday
Aug I3, both morning and evening.
He will be glad to greet all tine mem
bers of his church and congregation.
Sunday School 600 o'clock; Junior
League 900 o'clock and Epworth
League at 6:3o. The public are cor
daily invited. Strangers especially
welcome.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-10
BARRIERS Are Happy.

1t has just been discovered that the
act regulating barberships did not
pass the Legislature, as many BARRIERS
supposed it had. To have carried
out the regulations embodied in the
bill would have been a great expense
ard hardship to the BARRIERS, and the
result would have been to close many
of the shops.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-10

The Centralia borough schools
will open Monday, August 2Ist.
A meeting of the directors and
teachers to make the preliminary
arrangements will be held to-day.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-10
Veterans Rally.

The Columbia County Veterans
Association will hold their Fourth Re-
union at Millville on September 10th
1899. Jos. c. Ewes, Sec.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-10

d. A. Magee has disposed of his
East Street Bakery to Mr.. Smith
of Danville. The new proprietor
will take charge August 18th.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-10
Festival I!

There will be festival held on the
lawn of the M. E. church at Buckhorn
Saturday evening, Aug. IL. All are
invited.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-10
For Rent.

Rooms on second floor font, over
B. Gidding's clothing store. Inquire
of J. G.. Wells. 6-I If.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-10

Surgeons S Soap,
? cakes for r5c.,
sold elsewhere
for 2oc. Have
you tried it ?
The finest lath-
ering and the
purest soap in
the market.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-10
Shirt Waists.

If there is an unshirtwaisted
woman in Columbia county.
here is her opportunity.
IS PER CENT. is THE CUT
right through on every shirt
waist in stock. We don't want
to carry them over.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-10
The Leader Department Store.
Porch Rugs, Brussels, soc, Velvet, 0Oc.

Velvet rugs, eoc
Velvet rugs, 9oc
Velvet rugs, 9oc
Velvet rugs, eoc
Velvet rugs, eoc
Velvet rugs, eoc
Velvet rugs, 9oc
Velvet rugs, 9oc
Velvet rugs, 9oc
Velvet rugs, goo
Velvet rugs, ooc
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-10
In Our Dry Goods Department..

Physicians &
Surgeons Soap,
? cakes for I5c.,
sold elsewhere
for 2oc. Have
you tried it ?
The finest lath-
ering and the
purest soap on
the market,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-27

Foreigners bought $50 American w
somotives last year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-27
EVERYTHING IS PROMISING.


New York, July OR. g. Dun K
Co., in their Weekly Review Of Trade,
say:
Optimism is always popular, but more, than
half the time dangerous. Seven years Of halt
Ing and reaction historically follow three Of
rapid progress. But the three Of progress have
not yet passed and the most cautious search
diseloses no sign Of hatIng. Foreign anxieties
have been real, but they seem 10 be passing,
and Europe has begun paying Literally for more
food without expectation that securities can be
sent In settlement The extensive labor strikes
have vanished and the local do not affect
national business. Fears OF new and pow
erfu corporations lessen as II IL found
that they are controlled by the same laws
which govern the small companies. Above all
the general evidences OF prosperity continue
convincing, failures are the smallest ever known
for the season, railroad earnings the largest and
solvent payments through clearing houses In
July have been is6 per cent larger than last
year and 62.3 per cent larger than In 1879 the
best Of previous years, 0nlclal returns OF the
most wonderful year In the nations commerce
show q decrease Of 8s5, 200, 900 in value Of the
great staples exported, largely owing 10 prices
but an increase Of about ssO,Oo0OOO in other
exports, mostly manufactures Fear OF def
Client crops has been buried under western re-
celpts from farms amounting TO 1885, i6 BUSH
els Of wheat for the month thus far, against g.
773.lOs bushels last year, and lj,g0s,6o5 bushels
Of corn, against 6,6l23l5 bushels last year
Exports Of wheat, Atlantic and Pacific, have
been 7,7G9, 1873 bushels during the month thus
far against 7,s9s,259 bushels last year, and Of
corn 9,0q3,Oil bushels, against 5,O91,sh bushels
last YEAR
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-27

Calino, the French "Mrs. Parting
ton" does not amuse SO much by the
confusion of his words as by the
quaintness and unintended plainness
Of his remarks. lie entered the ser.
vice of a well known doctor, who
after Calino had been buying hay for
his horses for while, made up his
mind that the hay was worthless.
"rhat is very poor hay that you've
been buying" the doctor complained.
"But the horses eat it, sir" said
Calino.
mo matter; its bad hay.n
Eyes, sir said Calino, respectfully.
"I'll change it. know you are a
better judge of hay than the horses
srel"
One day the bell rang, and Calino
came In.
"a patient has arrived, sir" he re-
ported.
"AD old patient or a new one2'
"New one, Of course, sir" said Cali
no. "The old ones never come backl'
Calino admired very much the beau
tiful teeth Of lady among his mas
ter's patients.
"Ah!" he exclaimed. "IIer teeth are
as fresh and sound and white as a new
born baby's!"