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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-01-26
CHARACTER IN HANDWRITING.
Easy Way tn Make Accurate Analysis ofa
Persons Disposition.

Persons Disposition.
For little impromptu fun when II
few friends happen to drop in ask
each one to write any quotation tha,
pops into his or her head and care
fully sign name in full. Pen and ink
will answer i'll pinch. If the writing
is dark this shows leaning toward
athletics and love for outdoor life
and sports. If the letters are slender
and faint the writer is reserved and
rarely shows emotion or becomes con-
fidental. Sloping letters indicate a
very sensitive disposition, whereas
those that are straight up aud down
evince ability to face the world and
throw of the "slings and arrows of
outrageous fortune"
! Curls and loops are out of fashion
nowadays, but any inclination to or
nate penmanship Is a sure indication
OF leaning toward the romantic and
sentimental, while the least desire to
shade letter shows imagination and
tendency to idealize common things.
If the same letter is formed different
ly by the same person this shows love
of change. Long loops or endings to
the letters indicate that the writer
wears his heart upon his sleeve" or
[ in other words, is trusting, non-secre-
tive, and very fond of company. If
the "y' has specially long finish.
this shows affectation, but If the same
person is also careless about crossing
the It's" the combination is an un-
happy one, as 1t points to tickleness in
work and affectatlon. a curved
cross on the IT." or the incurving of
the first letters of n word shows an
affectionate and good-natured dispos-
ition If taken separately: but If the
two are indulged in by the same writ
er it is sign of jealousy.
Writing that is rather small points
to cleverness, quick intuitions lik-
ing for ones own way, brilliant intel
lect, and fine powers of penetration.
Round. jolly, comfortable looking let
ters betoken a disposition to CORES
pond.
With these hints in mind it will be
surprising how many caps may he
found to fit ourselves and our friends
Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-01-26
BILL NYE'S BIG HIT.
The Audience Was Full of Emotion and
Appreciation.

The Audience Was Full of Emotion and
Appreciation.
The following is one OF James Whit
comb Riiey's stories of his former lect-
uring partner, Bill Nye:
1t was the opening of their joint sea
son; they had both been rustlcatmS
during the vacation and We're both
brown rs berries. Nye looked much
like an Otteiio in his slinburned
makeup. ana Riley suggested to him
the application OF some Liquid white"
a cosmetic much effected by the gent
ler eX of the profession.
Nye sent for the preparation. and
never having used anything Of the
kind before, he filed the palm of his
hand with it and carelessly smeared
1t over his countenance. There was no
mirror in his very primitive dressne
room, and Riley was beautify!ng him.
self on the other side of the stage.
The "liCuid white" dries out some.
what like whitewash, and when Nyo
appeared before the audience he was
n sight to behold. His head looked
Ike n frosted top piece on wedding
cake; his face, white as the driven
snow, was eXpressionless and blank
The audience shrieked, and when he
came off from his first selection, they
demanded his reappearance, lie
obliged them TO howls of laughter:
again he made his exit, ana again was
redemanded by the uproarious audi.
ence.
Believing he had made hit, he was
about returning to the stage when he
was caught by the arm by Mrs. Nye.
who exclaimed: "William Edgar Nye,
what have you got on your face"
Nothing hut its usual expression.
my dear"
"EXpression-fd You're n
frightw cried his wife, and leadine
hin! to whe.e there was piece Of
broken looking glass, showed him how
he looked.
Nye was mortified, and catching
sight Of Riley, Just about going on the
stage, he would have undoubtedly fol-
lowed him on and been revenged, but
for the intervention Of Mrs. Nye.
His head was scrapod, cOmbed anG
washed. and his next selection was
read without hand" from the audi.
ence. Moreover, the story is fact.
and not a press agents concoction.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-01-26
Milton Fair Statement.

We learn from the Milton Record
that the statement of the finances of
the Milton Driving Park and Fair as
sociation shows up very credltably.
The receipts from all sources for the
year were $5,6o9,99, which includes
the county appropriations and the bal
ance in the treasury of $4,000 from
last year. The total expenditures
were $5,254,6s, which includes the
payment of stockholders loan and a
note in bank of $3.50. The assoca-
tion's gross Indebtedness is $I,5I9, or
less cash in treasury, I,I63,94.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-01-26

DYsPEPsIA's CLUTCH-Dr. Won
STAINS Pineapple Tablets are natures
most wonderful remedy for all dlsord-
ers of the stomach. The digestive
powers of pineapple can be tested by
mixing equal parts of pineapple and
beef and agating temperature of 1870
degrees Fahrenheit, when the meat
will be entirely digested. Pineapple
Tablets relieve in one day IS cents.-s.
Sold by c. A. Klein.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-01-26

Not long ago the German Emperor
by an English painter, and a certain
well-known artist was recommended
to him. The artist received and ac-
cepted the imperial commission, ar
rived at Berlin, and made the ac-
quaintance of the Kaiser. The artist
prepared for the first sitting with
some considerable dread. He was
conducted to a very large room in the
palace, scantily furnished in cheer
ess splendor, where the Kaiser await
ed him. You don't like this room:'
said the Kaiser, before many minutes
had elapsed. What sort of room
would you like?" oh" said the art
ist," "a small room, cosey and COM
fortably furnished" II thought So"
said the Kaiser; | didn't choose this
room" Then they inspected rooms to-
gether, till the artist was satisfied.
Then the sitting began. Now" said
the Kaiser, a few minutes later, you
don't paint like that at home; you are
not comfortable; how do you like
Dainting?" "Well. coat off--hat on
pipe" said the artist, tersely. Just
so," said the Kaiser that is exactly
sow | should like you to paint. Now,
DO make yourself at home and com
Portable, and we will talk about Eng
and" Then and there the German
Emperor and the English artist each
made q friend.-To-day.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-01-26
Flies Took the ship; Birds Took Them

A most remarkable tale of the sea
is that related by Capt. Languill OF
the British steamer Kenslngton.
which arrived in port from Sourabaya,
lava, with heavy cargo of sugar
The Kensington sailed from this
port over two months ago. The wealth.
err was extremely hot even for trop-
ical region. When five days out the
steamer passed through vast area OF
seaweed, the home of millions of dra-
COON flies. Hardly had the vessels
yrow touched the seaweed when the
hies. attracted by the savOry fumes
of the carsG, began to swarm about
the deck. They gathered in great
numbers. They penetrated the wicker
SUGAR bags. They attacked the crew.
singing the men about the face and
hands IN a frightful manner For
i've days the dragoon flies continued
thell onslaught driving the men to
DIES per tion.
Then there came an unexpected res.
cue 4 flock Of boatswain birds, the
Zoe OF the Dragon fly, circled and
wLeciod above the unfortunate steam
ar then swooped down upon it. In q
shop lime the birds had cleared the
Xcnsington of the pests.--Philadelphia
Times.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-01-26
among them as religious liberty. on

among them as religious liberty. On
the other hand, the Indian Bureau
does not seek to impose upon the LII.
dians any form of religion. but gives
them the utmost freedom Of action ii.
religious matters. and offers every IA.
cillty to any and all religious demon.
nations for the prosecution among
them of missionary work.
For these and for other reasons
which might mention | confess tina,
for myself | should rather be an Ill
dian under the Indian Bureau than Il
Malay subject to Spain.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-01-26

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lost these charms through Torpid Liv-
er, Constipation, Biliousness, or
Nervousness Dr,Agnew's Liver Pills
will restore them to you--4o Little
"Rubies" in a vial--Io cents. Act
like a charm. Never gripe.-4.
Sold by G. A. Klein.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-01-26
Locomotives in 1893.

The RailyOad Gazette says that
the total output of locomotives out
side of the railroad shops in 1898
amounted to 1875, as against 1851
in 1897, an increase of nearly so per
cent. The total output of cars ag-
gregate Io5,I5S, of which oo,Soo are
freight, 69o passenger, and 1850
street cars. The past year was the
best for the car building industry since
1890, the record breaking year, when
the car output amounted to 100000.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-01-26
When you want to look on the
bright side of things, use
SAPOLIO

Rev. Hicks and some of the other
profits say that February is to be the
real winter month and they advise all
not to be deluded into thinking that
the backbone of the winter " has
been broken because we have had
several thaws.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-01-26

"Do you cal this angel cake, Kath
aUneY'
"Yes; isn't 1t good?"
"Of course. dear; but l didn't know
there were any on-jawed angels
Detroit Free Press.
The Coconino sun., 1899-02-11

THE president has succeeded in clos ing the mouth of General Eagan and now the same means will be used to close the mouth of. General Miles. Both generals have talked too much both for the good of the army and the public.
The Coconino sun., 1899-02-11

THE SUN is in fovor of u railroad exemption act, hut, 90 far as can be earned, the one now before the legis- lature Is open to many objections, and it Olgh, to be killed.
The Coconino sun., 1899-02-11

THE grip has been called the in- nuenza. At present 1t is called several other things that u family newspaper does not care to print.
The Coconino sun., 1899-02-11

GENERAL EAGAN's opinion of Gen. eral Miles might appear tame reading beside his opinion of the court martial if he cared to express himself.
The Coconino sun., 1899-02-11

THE Phoenix Republican, it seems, is not loved by the legislature. The reports of the proceedings of the law makers, published in that live daily, differ somewhat from those published in the other PhoeniX.dailies, and this may make difference with the mem- bers of the legislature.
The Coconino sun., 1899-02-11

"acrobat" belongs to the same family, one meaning self-motion, the other high motion. Perhaps popular usage will condense the name of all horse- less vehicles into simply autos"
The Coconino sun., 1899-02-11

THE Alabama legislator who wants law enacted substituting the word negro" for the word 'colored" wher- ever it refers to the black race, has common sense on his side. Negro" means "black man," but "a person of color," which is. the legal phrase in Alabama now, means anything from a red Indian to a coal-black African.
The Coconino sun., 1899-02-11

IF our government pays the Cuban troops, the sum will be taken from Cuba's revenues later on. Just pres ent Uncle Sam has all he can attend to in providing for the immediate and pressing needs of the thousands of des- titute people on the island.
The Coconino sun., 1899-02-11

THE senate on Monday confirmed the treaty of peace. The vote was Il close one, there being a majority of three votes over the necessary tw0- thirds.
The Coconino sun., 1899-02-11

FOR legislature whose members were tumbling owe: themselves to get to Phosnix and repeal the board of control law, the present body begins to show signs of inaction.
The Coconino sun., 1899-02-11

THE Alabama legislature did the proper thing last week when it unani- mously decreed that Old Glory shall be hoisted over every school house in the state and that it shall float there for ever." A half dozen years ago such a bill would have been unanimously turned down.
The Coconino sun., 1899-02-11
C. M. FUNSTON, Editor.
FLAGSTAFF, SATURDAY, FEB. Il, 1899.

So AGoNCILLo has a "wicked part ner" who sends forged telegrams, eh? Who says the Filipinos aren't civilized?
The Coconino sun., 1899-02-11

X GOOD name Is needed for the horseless carriage. All proposed so far leave something to be desired.
 The latesL and probably the worst, suggestion is ''autObat." It comes ismn Greek professor who says
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-10-14
BRAVE OFFICER HURT.
Corporal James Kinnarney
Injured in Stopping
Runaway Horse.

Corporal James KisWarney had mar
row escape from losing his life last Tues
day afternoon. While he was at the cor
ner of Jackson ard Walnut streets run
away horse came dashing up Walnut
street, endangering the lives of the pedes-
TRANS. He prepared for the approach of
the runaway and when the horse reached
him he sprang and caught the bride,
which gave way and threw him to one
side, his back striking the curbing. Had
it been with much more force it might
have proved fatal. He was at once re-
moved to his home. and his many friends
will be glad to learn that he win soon be
able to resume his duties. The deed was
brave one, and is another of many acts
that go to prove his efficiency as an
officer
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-10-14
IRISH MUSIC AND SONG.

The Gaelic Society of New York City
will give an elaborate concert of Irish
music and song at Lenox Lyceum next
Tuesday evening. The programme will
illustrate the history and development of
Irish music by giving one of the most
typical of each of the different periods
and classes Of minstrelsy of the Gael.
This is the first attempt either in Ireland
or America to arrange really representa-
tive festival of this character.
The famous Irish operate baritone,
William Ludwig, has come specially from
Ireland to sing at the concert, and one
of the chief features of the occasion will
be the singing of the "Star-Spangled
Banner" in Gaelic by Mr.. Ludwig and
the chorus. Ex-Chief Justice Joseph f.
DAILY will preside and number of dis
tinguished citizens will act as Vice Presi-
dents
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-10-14
Lord Mayor Talon Lays the
Corner Stone of the Statue
to His Memory.
VIII BE Given a Hearty We'll
come Upon His Arrival
i'm New York City.
OFFICIAL RECORD is UNSURPASSED

From the meager dispatches received
we CLEAN that there were great crowds
present to witness the laying of the cor
ner stone of the Parnell monument in
Dublin last Sunday. Daniel Talon, the
Lord Mayor, marched at the head of the
procession, embracing representatives of
many of the County Councils, civic So
cieties and trades unions, which took the
place of the usual demonstration at Par
nell's grave in Glasnevin cemetery.
The monument will be erected at the
head of Sackville street, most desirable
location Upon the arrival of the process
sion the ceremony of laying the founda-
ton stone was performed by the Lord
Mayor, and the act was greeted with en-
thusiasm and cheers.
John and William Redmond delivered
addresses eulogistic of the dead statesman
and in support of pro-Boer resolutions,
and hearty cheers were given for gallant
old Kruger"
Among the messages read was the fol
lowing from Boston: Let Irishmen clasp
hands across Parnell's grave, bury differ
ences beneath monument corner stone
and resume on Parnell's lines fight for
Ireland's independence. Irish America
will sustain them"
The monument committee of New York
approved also the undertaking: 1.-THE
Parnell monument committee of New
York congratulates the Irish people on
the laying of the corner stone of the
monument to Parnell. The movement to
erect this monument has appealed to
Irish-Americans as patriotic and appro
PIRATE ard as one with which every friend
of Ireland and of human libe'ty should
be glad to be connected"
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-10-14

Irish people. He has visited the con-
gested districts and has compiled vol
luminous reports on conditions and with
many suggestions and plans for relief.
AS a result of his effort the Government
endowed the Congested Districts Board
with an additional capital of $3.50, 900 and
an annual increase in the income of
100000 for the care of these districts
There is movement for a greater Dub
lin, which owes its existence largely to
the efforts of Lord Mayor Talon. There
are 100000 people within the present
municipal boundaries and $4,000 in the
surrounding suburbs.
These outsiders made their wealth in
the city and enjoy its privileges but
contribute nothing to its support. The
Lord Mayor succeeded in getting a con-
solidation bill through the House of Com
mons. but failed in the House of Lords.
There are promises of success in the flu
ture.
He is prominent in every relief move
ment and was notable figure in the
national demonstrations at Wicklow and
Wexford. He was a member of the dep
utation to Belfast which induced the
corporation of that city to join protest
against the over-taxation of Ireland. He
never refuses call from a charitable OF
philanthropic organization.
The socill side of Lord Mayor Talon is
very pleasing. He is a genial, whole
souled man, kindly yet digni6ed. He
presides with the finest grace on public
occasions and in his robes is an imposing
figure.
The Parnell monument is the third
national monument started by Lord
Mayor Talon. The others are the Wolfe
Tone and United Irislimens monument
in Dublin and the memorial to Billy
Byrne, of Ballymanus, one of the Wick.
low patriots of '9S.
Preparations for welcoming Lord Mayor
Talon to New York are already under
way.
Judge Morgan ]. O'Brien has consented
to preside at the meeting and reception
to be rendered the distinguished visitor:
at the Academy of Music on Sunday
evening, October %.
Justice O'Brien was the first Chairman
of the Land League fund, which was i'll
strumental in raising nearly 100000 il
this country for the struggling tenant
farmers of Ireland, and which resulted il
the passage of the law creating the Wei
come Land Commission.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-10-14
any good after coming back from that

any good after coming back from that
place.
We brought over algreat big monkey
from Japan, and as sobn as he was sighted
coming aboard the ship in the harbor of
Najasati somebody shouted "Otisl" That
goes to show you the good feeling which
the American soldiers have for that
American General. They also had a lot
of other monkeys which were named
after Otis staff.
A man in the army is not much better
than a convict. You are bound down
under men who are no better than your
self, the only difference being that they
wear shoulder straps. When we left
Frisco for Manila the Red Cross Society
sent lot of stuff to the boat to be loaded,
marked for enlisted men only, but the
enlisted men never saw it any more after
it went below in the hold. The officers
could feed like kings, while we were like
dogs in pound waiting to be shot, from
which you can form an opinion of how
the men Jared.
l hope and trust wall never have to go
through the same experience again, and
don't think that a man who dies out
there without priest or minister would
be condemned by God to punishment
forever, for that man has seen his hell on
this side of the earth between bulldozing
officers who got their bottles to empty
and are very often flushed, for you could
see the color of health in their face and
an impeachment in their speech for the
time being.
In conclusion l do not wish to be too
severe. not that am now afraid to speak,
but there is one thing l would like to
mention, and that is that the United
States should send some doctors to the
Philippines who know their business,
and not lot OF horse doctors who do not
know or do not want to know anything
about human being. There is one in
particular whom would like to mention,
but l guess it's better rot said, although
he ought to be kicked out. These state
ments may be easily verified upon in
quiring of any members of the Fifteenth
infantry.
Mr.. Riordan brought home a number
of souvenirs for his friends, who have
been making his reception as pleasant as
possible.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-10-14
JOSEPH H. SENG.
Anti-Ring and Antitrust Can
didate For the Next
Legislature.

Joseph H. Seng has been made the
Democratic nominee for the Legislature
for the district comprising the First ward,
with bright prospects of being elected by
big majority. He was born in this city
and received frst-class education, being
a graduate of St. Xavier's College here
and Mount St. Mary's, Baltimore, where
he carried off high honors.
Mr.. Seng is young man in every way
fitted for the position to which he aspires,
and if elected will render a good account
to his constituents. He has been a resi-
dent of the First ward for number of
years and is popular with all classes, par
ticularly the younger element, who have
determined that it is time one of their
number should be recognized.
He is engaged in the real estate bust
ness with his father, H. H. Seng, and his
name will bring added strength to the
ticket upon which he is running.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-10-14

"Ouida, replying to an Italian writer's
laudatory flattery of England and the
suggestion that Italy should copy after
and seek to attain to England's power
and greatness, thus sums up England's
really weak and unenviable position,
based upon actual conditions, instead of
buster and bravado:
Let us look at the present position of
England, leaving aside her imperialistic
tendencies. The British themselves adj
NIT that if tomorrow a European war
should prevent the importation of grain
from her colonies and from America the
nation would be reduced to hunger with
in fifteen days. Is this an ideal position,
and is it worthy of envy?
Whether in the event of war Eng
lands navy would or would not be sue
cessful nobody can tell and the naval
maneuvers do not throw much light upon
such an important question; the new
naval monsters are still unknown guam
titles. Equally uncertain would be the
behavior of the population of India in
the event of war disastrous to England
as great part of it suffers the English
yoke with undying hatred. Also in Ire
land there exists the hatred of race
which does-n0t- die. and which. is only.
waiting for favorable opportunity to
manifest itself. Canada may tomorrow
be the cause of war between England
and the United States, and this may also
be said of the West Indies.
"In every part of the globe Great
Britain has at the same time conquests,
unfriendly colonies, intrigues, open ques-
tions and difficulties of all kinds To
meet all this she is compelled to depend
upon her Asiatic and African legions,
and to send the soldiers of conquered
nation against another which she is try
ing to conquer. Certainly Great Britain
is very rich, powerful, strong. proud and
boastful of her superiority; but it is al
ways possible that some day she may
yield to the excess of her responsibilities
and the preponderating weight of her
enemies. At home she is no longer what
she was at one time; the old nobility has
been obscured by a new one which is
founded solely upon wealth; every Min
istry leaving the Government leaves be-
hind its quota of rich men elevated to
the peerage.
wealth is the predominant factor of
British social and political life, and an
INSCRIPTIONS trade constitutes the only
scope of Imperialism, of whose effrontery
Joseph Chamberlain is the standard
bearer"