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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-04-20
CRUSHED BENEATH CARS.
A DISASTROUS WRECK ON TIE
PENNSYLVANIA.
John Mccloskey, Section Boss, and Two AS
sistants Seriously Injured While Clear
ing the Track. Spreading Rails
the Cause Of the Wreck.

Spreading rails on the Pennsylvania
Railroad, short distance above the
Rupert tower, early Monday morning,
caused a disastrous wreck, and may
vet cause the death of Section Boss
John McCloskey. The wrecked train
was a freight 1t had left Catawissa,
and when at point near the tower,
the rails gave way, causing the whole
train to leave the track and piling six
or seven cars up on top of each other.
Shortly thereafter the wreck train ar
rived, and force of men were put to
work to dlsentangle and clear up the
wreck for the scheduled trains. 1t
was here that the most serious and
consequential feature was enacted.
The men were busily engaged jacking
up the cars, when suddenly the jacks
slipped, the cars coming down with
terrible force on McCloskey and two
other workmen. 1t is said that it was
fully half an hour before they were all
liberated. McCloskey was crushed SO
badly that the amputation of one leg
was necessary. His recovery is doubt
full The other two workmen were
also seriously injured.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-04-20
Death of Captain Millard.

The many friends of Captain Reese
7. Millard will read with sorrow the
announcement of his de ath, which
occurred in Oklahoma March 3Ist,
and which reached this town last
week. The Captain was brother of
the late Associate Judge Millard, and
also a brother of Mrs. Catharine Con
ner, who was summoned to the great
beyond, at her home in Orangeville,
about two weeks ago. He was born
in this county, and when the war
broke out resided at Saltwater. He
enlisted with Battery F, second Penna
Artillery, and short time thereafter
was promoted to captaincy. He
suffered confinement in southern
prison, which completely ruined his
health. He was sixty-eight years ole
and is survived by a family, consisting
of wife and four children.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-04-20
In Business at Hughesville.

c. F. Johnson, late of Bloomsbury,
has purchased the jewelry store of {.
F. Stadon, and will continue the bust
ness at the old stand. Mr.. Johnson is
an expert and competent workman of
experience, having fitted himself spec
tally for the business. He is gradu-
ate of the E. F. Bowman technical
school, at Lancaster, and has taken a
course of training in theoretical and
practical instruction in optics. Besides
these he has taken a course in engrav-
ing and repairing of jewelry in man.
ufacturng establishment, and is there
fore competent to do work in the varl-
Gus lines in satisfactory manner
Mr.. Johnson intends to enlarge his
stock and carry as fine line of good:
as can be found IN the state outside
of the cities. He comes highly recco
mended as gentleman of good char
acter and habits, and we welcome HIN
into our midst and bespeak for hin
the business his abilities merit
HmgheSviNe MAIL
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-04-20
The Band Concert.

The Bloomsburg Band, under the
direction of Prof Frank H. I.osey,
gave the second of a series of con-
certs, In the Opera House Monday
evening. They were assisted by Mrs.
w. B. Sutliff, of the Normal School,
Mrs. Fred Holmes and o. H. Yetter,
of town, and E. N. Fischer, of Will
Transport. The program, from begin
ming to end, was rendered in an ex-
cellent manner, and reflects great credit
on all who participated. 1t is to be
regretted, however, that it was so
poorly patronized. Deductlng the
actual expenses of the entertainment,
the Band realized only $3.50. Far
too little, when it is considered that
two months of constant practice was
required in preparing the program
The Band is deserving of better treat
ment. They are working hard to be-
come proficient. There is no lack
either, of talent to make good band
or OF an efficient leadership in con
ducting it. All that is wanted is the
financial support.
When band, made up of men
most of whom work during the day
and are willing to practice night afteI
night, in order to give the town al
organization of which the citizens car
feel proud, they deserve, and should
be patronized in more liberia
manner than was the case Mon
day night. Let us all remember tina
music furnishes us an insight into tn
t mysterious depth of things which w
, cannot describe with words. Aid tn
= boys and let the band play.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-04-20
Business of the Week.

Dun's Re0ie7o of 7rade notes tre-
mendous increase in the business OF
the past week over that Of the same
week one year ago. 1t says:
There is still increase in all legiti-
mate business, and the productive
power of great industries increases
even though some of their stocks de-
cline. The sharp reaction in specu-
lation a week ago in no way affected
the producing capacity of furnaces or
mills, and has been in part recovered,
while the disturbance of business caus-
ed by the formation of great comblna-
tions has in large measure ceased.
The money market is in safer and
more wholesome condition, and in
spite of four heavy payments by large
syndicates, amounting to about $780,
900, 900, has grown easier. The only
stringency has been in call loans,
about II per cent. more being paid
on industrials than on railroad stocks
as collateral, but with high rates on
call, a to At per cent. has ruled in
loans on time, while good double
named commercial paper commands
on 81 per cent, with small demand.
1t is not owing to speculation alone
that payments through the chief clear
ing houses have been 800 per cent.
larger than in the same week of 1899,
and 1888 per cent. larger than last
year. New York transactions far eX-
ceed those Of any previous week, ST.
46S, ,5o2,7o9 in amount, but outside
New York the clearings were AIS per
cent. larger than In 1898, and 44.t
per cent. larger than in 1892. The
truth is that no such expansion in the
general business of the country ha:
ever been seen before, and if sucf
records only were considered there
would be ground for fear that a wild
passion of trading had again lifted th'
whole business community off its feet
But instead there is found surprisn!
increase in the chief'industries. Nam
ing first some of which only returns Of
raw materials imported give dehnlt
, indications, raw silk imports lncrease'
81 per cent. for eight months of tn
, fiscal year over last, hides 40 per cent
l india rubber &c, tin 2I, and flbres 1
= per cent.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-04-20

over, a large crowd of people had as
sembled.
The proprietor of the bakery is
John M. Smith, who recently pur-
chased the business from H. M. Hook
man. Mr.. Smith was among the first
on the scene. He said there was no
fire in the building, and to his knowl-
edge, never had been any in the Gel
lar. His loss, if any, will be very triv-
ial. as he had the place insured.
In such times as these Blooms
burgers have at least two things to be
thankful for-an abundant supply of
water and an excellent fire depart
ment. We still need a practical
alarm system, and as the matter is
now under consideration by the Town
Council an early adoption of some
system, probably electrical, is looked
tor
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-04-20
Resolutions Of Coincidence.

Comrade John Keller died at his
residence in Orangeville, Pa, April 6,
1900. He entered the service for the
defense of his country, Battery A
Heavy Artillery Sept. 8, 1864, was
honorably discharged June 80, 1865.
He was mustered IN Pealer G.. A. R.
Post No. 435, May 20, 1898, was
Chaplain OF the Post for the past four
years. He was a good, an esteemed,
quiet, unassuming neighbor, a man of
integrity, kind husband and father.
ResoIDed, that in the death of Com
rade Keller the Post has lost SUBJ
stantial member, and may our loss and
the loss of his family be his gain. He
fought valiant fght-he has been
mustered into the innumerable COM
pany above, where there shall be no
more death, neither sorrow nor any
more pain. "Blessed are the dead
who die in the Lord"
ResOived, that copy of the above
be sent to the bereaved family.
S. 7. PEALER, one of the Committee
By order of G.. A. R. Post.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-04-20
STRAY PARAGRAPHS.

"A choice play" "As You Like
It."
If the good die young, how do
men live to good old age ?
With wheels in his head, mans
thoughts probably travel incog.
If a tme-piece had the spring
fever, wouldn't it be run down ?
Even the perfectly bald-headed
man may have lots on his mind.
"A difference of opinion--A bird
with one wing, and bird with two.
The great difficulty experienced
in awakening the slumbering residents
of town on the occasion of the fire
in the Exchange block Sunday night,
should warrant the adoption OF some
sort of Gre alarm system.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-04-20

The l.. N. Meyer building below
Market street, has been selected as
the future location of the Bloomsburg
post-office. Notice to this effect was
received from Washington by Post
master o. B. Mellick yesterday morn
ing. J. Wesley Meyer, the present
occupant, will vacate, and the room
will be enlarged by building an addi-
ton on the rear, extending it back to
the alley. 1t will be lighted by cleo
tricity. The fixtures will all be new,
and the lock boxes will be fitted up
with combination locks, thus doing
away with the use of keys. The
change will be made just as soon as
the room can be gotten ready, which
will probably be in July some time.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-04-20
Women's Missionary Society of Wyoming
Chassis.

The Woman's Missionary Society
of Wyoming Chassis held its twelfth
Annual Convention in Trinity Re-
formed Church, Thursday and Friday
OF last week. The program was OF a
highly interesting and instructive nat
ure. Rev. B. c. Conner made an ex-
cellent address on "The Object of
Missionary Societies" There were
several other short talks and addresses
all of which were we'll received. The
officers elected for the ensuing year
are as follows: President, Mrs. Anna
Share, Danville; Recording Secretary,
Mrs. Anna McHenry, Saltwater, Cor
responding Secretary, Miss Mary
Houtz, Orangeville; Treasurer, Mrs
Rev. Bushong, Danvllle.
Delegate to General Synod which
meets in Tiffin, Ohio, May a3 and "a
Mrs. Rev. Thomas, Bloomsburg; dele
gate to Eastern Synod, which meets
in Lehighton next October, Mrs. Rev
Stoffler, Bloomsbury.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-04-20

The Presbytery of Northumberland,
is holding its spring meeting in the
Presbyterian church this week. The
opening session was held Monday
afternoon, at which time Rev. DR.. M.
Cartline was elected Moderator. All
the sessions are being largely attended
and are full of interest. Want of space
forbids a full account this week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-04-20

C. Bruce Geddes, of Reading, was
married to Miss Blanche G. Huffman,
at the residence of the brides parents,
at Williamsport; last week. The
groom is son of Willard Geddis,
and formerly resided with his parents
in Bloomsbury.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-04-20

The "Ancient Order of Hercules,
as played by the Odd Fellows at Espy
on Friday and Saturday of last week,
was pronounced success, both in
point Of attendance and presentation
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-04-20
The Leader Department Store.
CARPETS.

CARPETS.
The old adage proof the pudding is in the eat
mo thereof received strong confirmation this past week We
claimed all along that carpet stock was larger ana
ter than combined the county, and that you coud
than anywhere else Our friends after look
to and made their seec
ton the tale and generous has been the call th
have commenced already to duPcate on some oi oui P
terms.
MATTINGs.
The largest anywhere and at prices from I2
up to 35c.
CURTAINS. % s,-oo n.r
pLb pil GA CARPETS ER
we forgot to say heading of Carpets that we have
number Of borer which we'll with old carpets want
Ito piece out for larger will you dollars II you
Sop want to throw away old carpet We would rather sell
B2BY HlZ BY COACHES. Vim o,.a,o.
20 per cent each class elsewhere than with us
OAK BEDROOM SUITS.
Seven pieces, $4,000 Easily worth $500
DINING ROOM TABLES AND CHAlRS.
New goods-just in
CURLY BIRCH AND MAHOGANY BEDROOM SUITS.
few left yet of this class. only one ol d
kind and We'll shade the price IS per cent 10 clel up
TABLE LINEN.
We claim that carry the lines of these goods in the
town. We always had the reputation OF showing the pest aue
money, and keeping 1t up just as sample we
have the finest Linen Double Damask for yard
The patterns beautiful City stores show nothing dalnte
at Then we have good Table Cover un-
beached absolutely all linen at 5o Lots be-
tween you buy your Table Linen look stock over
1t give you the standard for comparison even though you
buy elsewhere
= GROCERY DEPARTMENT,
every week No old stock to work off, Finest
Mixed Chocoates Equal candy IN town.
Same brand Philadelphia regularly for We will buy
p lard, eggs, potatoes and other country produce
: The Leader Store Co., Ltd,
Fourth and Market Streets.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1899-07-21
ALGER'S RESIGNATION.

Wednesdays dispatches give an ap-
parently authentic report to the effect
that Secretary of War Alger, has ten
dered his resignation to President Nc
Kinley to take effect at the will of the
President.
While Alger's ability and manage
ment of the war department has been
severely criticized because of claimed
incompetency, yet it is very doubtful
if this has had very much to do with his
retirement.
Alger has had all sorts of political
bees in his bonnet. His first ambition
extended to our State house at Ian
sing and after close canvass he won
out and was made Governor of the
State, holding the position four years.
Later he appeared as a presidential
candidate and q canvass was made OF
several States. 1t was claimed that
this boom was worked up by anumber
of politicians, many of whom have the
management of his present political
matters, for the sole purpose of getting
at his "barrell." This boom fell flat
but it brought Alger into some prom
inence in national politics and his
boom makers began to groom him for a
place in McKinley's Cabinet. AL
though it is not claimed by his
friends that he has shown any par
ticularly striking ability in connection
with national affairs, or the manage
ment OF the War Department, yet the
people of Michigan feel that much of
the censure and criticism heaped upon
him has been uncalled for and would
feel like standing by him as Secretary
of War to see that he is accorded fair
play.
Then, too, it is claimed with strong
probability of truth, that the so called
| Pingree Politicians have been arrang-
ing to push Alger into the field as a
Senatorial Candidate ever since Pack
dropped out. Many of these are
Doodle politicians who evidently fore
see that if they can get Alger's millions
pitted against McMillan's millions there
will be chance for them to live in
clover.
Pingree hates Mcmillan as he hates
every strong man who opposes his
Chimerical plans and schemes, even
though he might favor many of his
real reforms. So Pingree and his push
are out for Alger.
| 1t is noticed that the Detroit Journal
is out with long articles lamenting the
abuse that has been heaped upon
Alger, but much of this will be taken
with grain of salt from the fact that
it is known that Tom Palmer and
Alger together own a majority of the
Journal stock and control the manage
ment.
And it is claimed by those who are in q
position to know the facts, that Alger's
resignation at this particular time has
been planned by his boom makers with
a view of creating a sympathy for him
throughout the State. 1t is claimed
that this is part of the political game
to make him United States Senator
in place of Mcmillan and it is more
than likely that there is something il
the claim.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1899-07-21

HECTOR HUNG HIMSELF.
A Bad Axe Young Man Terminated a
Cheekered Career by Hanging Hlms self
on a Sour Apple Tree.

Hector Bolton, unique and we'll
known character in the Thumb, hung
himself Friday, July IA, to the topmost
branch of a sour apple tree, thus end.
ing his troubles. He located in Bad
Axe about a year ago and among his
assets was 800 bill, which, after GO
ing the rounds, was pronounced to be
no good at the postotfce. 1t went
back to the bank, and the cashier paid
it to Bolton when he drew out some
money. He then took five girls and
himself to the circus and got only
$3.50 back in change, but he was salts
fled because he had rid himself of the
bill. He advertised in a matrimonial
paper for bride, and got one after
she had been decided part of the farm.
The honeymoon was short but sweet.
She gave back the farm and sued for a
divorce. Then Bolton hanged himself,
and now two families are scrapping
over the property.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1899-07-21
HE WAS FOUND AT FLINT.
A Bad Cattle Thief Caught After Two
Years Chase by Sanilac County Officers.

Bad Cattle Thlef Caught AFTER TWO
Years Chase by sanllac County Officers.
On October 5, 1897, William Flannery
in company with his brother John,
stole seven head of fat cattle from Mrs.
w. G.. Mcintyre, of Croswell, driving
them to Memphis, where they offered
them for sale. Their actions aroused
some suspicion and they were at once
placed under arrest. The deputy
sheriff of Croswell was notified by tela-
phone, but when he reached there
William had made good his escape
from the Memphis officers. The sheriff
and his deputies have never given HIM
up but have followed every clue as to
his whereabouts which offered any
encouragement and on Monday they
were rewarded for their labor by the
capture of this bad thief by the sheriff
at Flint. lie is now in Jail at SanHac
Centre.
John Flannery, his pail, confessed
and was sentenced by Judge Beach to
one year at Ionia. His term expired
last spring.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1899-07-21
An Epidemic of Diarrhoea.

Mr.. A. Sanders, writing from Cocoa
nut Grove. Fla, says there has been
quite an epidemic of diarrhoea there.
lie had severe attack and was cured
by four doses of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He
says he also recommended it to others
and they cay it is the best medicine
they ever used. For sale by Will
Lennon.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1899-07-21

1t is works, not words that proclaim
the man. When you see one binding
up the hurts of his brethren; when you
see him feeding the hungry and cloth
ing the naked; when you see him try
ing to make home heaven for his
wife and children; when you find him
true to his friends as the needle to the
magnetic north, you may not pause to
inquire whether he be Jew or GENTLE,
or with what baptism he is baptized.
He is Christian: not because he con-
forms to particular creed, but be-
cause he is like Cbrist--a nobler, man
ly man.
"Figures never lie," says the Adair
Philosopher. That Is, figures of the
neuter gender don't. But there are
others"
Some men don't seem to do anything
but watch the thermometer and change
their clothing to correspond with it.
Some women make n continued story
of their troubles and recite chapter
every time they see friend.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1899-07-21

Marriage is about the only thing left
that man can run up against these
days without fearing an injunction.
An Atchison man ia in tough luck,
he is tired of life and can find no one
to back him for an Arctic expedition.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1899-07-21

Neutrality-suspicious. Salesman for LubrI-
w eating Oils, Greases and spec alties. Sal
airy or Commission. EQUITABLE REFINING
CO., CLEVELAND, O.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1899-07-21

Good collar buttons per doZ ......S 04
Nice line of belt buckles worth soc 20
Assortment of l0c hat pins, choice %
pocket mirror. r................. O4
Good shaving brush h............ U8
2 spools thread. ................... %
China limb doll, good one. 80. 10
Shaving mug ~
Bali lily Jrap.... ....s's.....'. ~
| set knives and forks. ....... 30
14qt tin pail ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. IA
No. granite tea kettle. ......... 90
Large earthen cuspidor ... IL
Reflector lamp complete. Y
harness snaps. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. O0
Warranted butcher knife. ....... 10
Odd table knives, 6 for. ......... 20
Silver butter dish, warranted. i 20
Complete dinner pail ......... 20
Fancy wash bowl and pitcher 20
Boys steel wagon. .75c, 95c. $1.15 l 40
Good camp chair. ir................. lO
Bed-spread worth SOC for........ 90
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1899-07-21

Good hammock worth Sl.25 for. 80
Best 40c working shirt on earth. %
Good zoe braces, choice ..... IL
20 clothes pins s.................. %
14qt. heavy tin pail il............. %
26-inch handsaw warranted ..... so
n1Op oblCk W
Mechanics all steel wrench, Sin... %
Mechanics all steel wrench l0in.. 30
Arcade hand riviter worth S0c. 80
Mems armlets worth l0c ..... 05
AL linen napkins per doZ ..... 20
papers good needles .......... 90
Universal tinware mender. .... 10
Extra large, china jug........ 10
Pompadore combs. ........ 10 and 10
Large opal tray ................. 10
Large lace curtains s.............. / 90
Extra large lace curtains. ........ 80
Good buggy whip worth 25.. 10
Crepe tissue paper all colors
while they last per roll...... 10
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-06-25

pelling Sunday performances. The Al
lance, he hoped, would be able to pre-
serve that day of rest for the actor,
and would also bring into closer bonds
the actor and the religious community
The bishop said he could assure the AL
lance of the cooperation of the clergy
everywhere.
Bishop Potter was followed by the
Rev Walter d. Bentley, who has been
the chief mover in the project. Mr.
Bentley, before entering the clergy
was himself an actor. He read the con-
stitution of the Alliance, and detailed
its plans. Miss Keyser, secretary of
the Alliance. was the next speaker
Other speakers We're DR. John Peters.
Father Ducey, F. F. Mackay, George
ID. MacIntyre, A c. Deltwyn. Rabbi
SilVerman, Rev. DR.. Lubbock and Rev.
Mr.. Reynolds.
At the close of the meeting those
present We're enrolled as members Of
the Alliance.