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The age-herald., 1900-06-28
ADMIRAL SEYMOUR
 IS PROBABLY SAVED
But Definite News Has Not Yet Reached Che Foo,
 Nearest Wire Point

accept his conclusion if 1t shall transpire that the Pekin government itself has sent the Ministers away with their passports or what may come to the same thing, with a guard of safe conduct. At the State De- partment it is said that if it shall be ex- plained that the imperial government did this, not with a purpose of rupturing dip- lomatic relations, but simply to ensure the safety of the Ministers, which they were unable to guarantee as long as they re- mained in Pekin, there is still ground for an understanding.
 It is, however, pointed out that in such case the self confessed inability of the im- perial government to maintain peace and order at the capital would amount to an admission of it's utter failure as a govern ment and would leave China in a state worse than that of actual war. In either event, 1t now appears to the satisfaction of the officials there was absolute justifica- tion for such intervention as we have of- fered in China.
 Communication Reopened
 Notice has come to the government that the cable companies have again reopened communication telegraphically with Taku and Che Foo. This arrangement has been made by means of the Russian telegraphc system connecting with the Siberian rail- road system European agent has man. aged to reopen the lines, though the means OI DelWeSH Sht rOO Taku and Tien Tsin are tortuous and probably precarious.
 The War Department officials still insist that no orders have gone forward to send more troops to China than the Sixth Resi- ment, now on it's way from Manila and the Sixth Cavalry which will sail from San Francisco next Sunday for Nagasak and perhaps Tahu. It is said that with these two organizations and the marines now on Chinese soil. General Chaffee will have the full brigade to which his rank entities him.
 Rumors of withdrawals of troops from Cuba are said to be the probable basis for the persistent statements that more sol diers have been ordered to China It is admitted that two regiments will soon be ordered to the United States from Cuba, but they simply will take the place in home garriSons of regiments of regulars which will so out to Manila to relieve volunteer organizations there.
The age-herald., 1900-06-28
THE WEATHER.

FORECAST FOR ALABAMA-FAIR, WARMER THURSDAY; FRIDAY FAIR; SOUTHERLY WINDS.
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I.W.Hartnan& 6 Son.
THE MYSTERY OF HAIL.
Nobody Really Knows How These Frozen
Globules Are Formed.

Hail is a mystery. Nobody knows
how it is formed, though there are
several theories. A hailstone is made
like an onion, of series of concen-
trio coats. These coats OF ice are ap-
parently put on in succession by re-
peated freezings, but in what manner
is unknown.
One notion suggested is that the
frozen raindrop, which is the nucleus
is alternately attracted and repelled
through opposing storm clouds ofpos.
tive and negative electrihcation res
pectively, and that it gradually in
creases in size as it is carried to and
fro, and continually takes on freezing
coats of moisture.
Another theory is that the particles
of hail are carried in a sort of giant
whirl, first aloft and then downward,
as portions of cumulus clouds are
sometimes seen to move, and that
they gather successive coats of mois-
ture at the lower levels and convert
them into Ice in the frigid strata OF
the higher atmosphere.
Extraordinary conditions must be
required to account for the formation
Of the huge hailstones which some
times fall, occasional specimens actu-
ally reaching the size of hens eggs.
A number of years ago storm Of
this kind destroyed $1,000, 900 worth
of glass IN the city of Philadelphia,
and many persons were severely hurt
by the larger stones-veritable projec,
tiles of ice which dropped from the
skies.
Sometimes hailstones assume strange
and irregular forms, which Is perhap:
due to the joining of two or more o
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them in the air. An odd phenome.
non is observed IN the billiards of the
Western plains-the true billiards.,
which are totally unlike the billiards,
so.called, in the East. The air is
filled, not with snowhakes, but with
actual needles of ice, which sting
painfully wherever they strike the
flesh.
A snowstorm in room actually oc-
cured at court ball in St. Peters
burg. The temperature indoors had
gone up to some 90 degrees, and sew
eral ladies having tainted, rush was
made to open the windows. There
was no storm outside, but as soon as
the windows were thrown up snow
began to fall insld the ballroom, the
moisture in the air having suddenly
condensed by the extreme cold with
out.
1t is belived by some that the cir.
rus clouds, populiarly known as
"mares' tails" which usually float a,
an elevation of about sever miles
are composed, not OF particles of wa.
ter IN suspension, but of needles o.
ice, the temperature of the air al
that height being much below freez
ing" Saturday EOeHing Pest"
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death Of Harry Ohamberlln.

Harry B. Chamberlin, died sud-
denly at the Eagle Hotel, Bethlehem,
Friday evening. The announcement
OF the occurrence was received with
profound sorrow by the many friends
of the young man in this town. He
had not been i'll. He was at his post
of duty, as chief clerk OF the above
named hostelry, which is conducted
by his aunt Mrs. Hopes. He made
no complaints, but was taken suddenly
i'll, the supposition is, with heart
disease, aud before he could be re-
moved to his room, expired. The
sad news was conveyed to his brother
Silas Chamberlin, of this town by a
telegram Saturday morning. Harry
was held in high esteem by all who
knew him, and as the news was
whispered from one to another of his
acquaintances, they were deeply
touched. He was the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Mills C.Chamberlin, and was born
and reared to manhood in Blooms
burg He was about thirty-eight
years of age and unmarried. The
remains were brought to Bloomsburg
over the Reading Railroad Monday
afternoon. Interment was made in
Rosemont Cemetery. Rev. w. M.
Frysinger, of the Methodist church,
conducted a short service over the
remains at the grave.
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A NOTABLE SOCIAL EVENT.
Mr.. I0e Helm, OF OanviIle, and Miss Blanche
Gross Welded at High Noon
Wednesday.
J. n. ErtWine.

Wednesday, at high noon, merry
wedding bells announced the marriage
of two well known young people,
which was celebrated at the home oil
the brides parents on East Main
Street, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Gross,
when their eldest daughter, Miss
Blanche, was united in happy wedlock
to MIR. Joe Helm, son of Julius Helm,
of Danvile. The event had been
anticipated by the public for some
time, owing to the social standing and
popularity of the contracting parties,
and it was therefore looked forward to
with considerable interest.
The procession entered the parlor
promptly at the appointed time, with
three little girls, Misses Elsie and
Grace Bloch, of Danvile, and Miss
Sylvia Gross. a sister of the bride, all
charrlingly attired, leading the way,
and In an easy graceful fashion they
tossed beautiful blushing flowers in
the path of the bride and groom. The
party proceeded to the center of the
room, where, under canopy of roses
and smilax, the ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Adolph Meyer, of
Danville. Miss Lol Boyer, of
Plymouth, presided at the piano.
The bride was handsomely attired
IN white silk null, trimmed with real
lace and carried a bouquet of immac-
ulate white roses.
Miss Gertrude Helm, a sister of the
groom acted as the maid of honor.
Her costume was point d'esprlt over
white taffeta. The groom and best
man, Gerald Gross, brother of the
bride, were dressed in the customary
black.
AT the conclusion of the ceremony
sumptous dinner was partaken of,
which was prepared and served by
Mrs. Dodson, cateress.
Excellent music was furnished by
Mr.. Charles Breon and MISS M Ary
Albert, and the guests made use of it
oy dancing.
The festivities were continued until
SIX O'Clock, when Mr.. and Mrs. Helm
took their departure over the ID. l..
4 w. Railroad for bridal tour.
After their return tkey will take up
heir residence in Danville, where they
viii be SAT home" to their friends.
Guests were present from many
cities and towns.
The bride received many rare and
beautiful gifts. One of the pleasing
features of the occasion was the
attractive house decorations. The
entire interior presented an exquisite
appearance.
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DEATH OF JOSHUA FETTERMAN.
Ne Was One Of Bloomsburs's Oldest Resi-.
dents. Death Follows Paralytic Stroke.

Numbered among those who have
passed from this care. encountered
existence is another of Bloomsburg's
Oldest residents, Joshua Fetterman.
He had reached and passed the
eighty-hfth anniversary, an age seldom
attained by man in these days.
Though up and about the house, and
frequently on the streets, for brief
periods at a time. Mr.. Fetterman
had been in poor health for many
years. He was victim of various
complaints, chief among which were
deafness and blindness. During the
last two years, he had to be given
constant attention but notwithstand.
ing this his family had no idea that
the end was so near The first EVIL
dence that the death angel lowered
near, appeared early Friday morning,
when he was overcome by paralytic
stroke. Heavy breathing attracted
Mrs. Fe.terman's attention and In
vestigating she found her husband
unconscious. All possible aid was
given him, but it was ruled other
wise and in two hours thereafter his
eyes were sealed in death. Mr.. Fet-
terman's exact age was eighty-hve
years, eleven months and one day.
Deceased was born in what is now
Locust township, Columbia Co, Pa,
January 20, 1915, son of George and
Elizabeth (Soule) Fetterman. He
was reared in Locust township, and
assisted his father on the farm until
seventeen years of age. He followed
various pursuits until 1914 when he
came to Bloomsbury to superintepd
the construction of the Iron Dale
furnace, and here has since remained.
He superlntended them until 1881.
In 1882 he was elected County Com
missioner of Columbia county, which
position he held for three years.
Since then he may be said to have
withdrawn from active labor, although
he has superintended farming on
piece of land on the outskirts of
Bloomsburg. He married in this
county, August IS, 1874, Miss Re-
becca Miller, of Columbia county,
daughter of Henry and Catherine
(Mostellar) Miller. TO Mr.. and Mrs.
Fetterman six childred were born,
two of whom are living; Lizzie, wife of
William Allen, of Bloomsburg, and
Harriet, wife of J.. c. Weigand, of
Wilkes-Barre. The deceased are
William H., who died at the age of
four months; Rachel Alice, died at
the age of one year and four months;
Charles Miller, died aged six years
and five months, and Frances M. died
August IL, 1886, aged forty years.
Deceased is also survived by one
sister, MIS-. Hamilton Fisher, of Cata-
wissa. Mr.. Fettertnan was member
of Bloomsburg Lodge, A. F. & A. M.
"he funeral took place from his
late residence Monday afternoon.
The services were conducted by Rev.
M. f. McLlnn, of the Lutheran
church. Interment in Rosemont
Cemetery.
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AUDITORS NOTICE

hsrArE OF SOLOMON HELwIG, LATE OF CATA-
mn wIssA TOWNSHIP, DECE sED.
- me undersigned Auditor, appointed by the
o.rphans' Court OF Columbia County, Penna
10 pass upon exceptions and TO distribute
tne iuhu 10 ana among the parties entitled
Inereto' VIII SIT, at The office OF W H. Rhawn
hsq'' IN Catawls'a, Pa, on Tuesd ~, January
ga, 1901, at ten o'clock In the fore noon, TO
ana where all parties Interested In said estate
must appear, or De forever debarred from com
Ing IN on sald fund. JOHN q FREFZF
l2 q It, Andttn,,
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EAST BENTON.

Michael Beishllne, of Bendertown,
died week ago last Tuesday, and
was buried at New Columbus on the
following Thursday, aged II years, S
months and few days. He has been
lr failing health for year or more
back, but the wear and tear of his
physical condition. by continued and
industrial habits, contributed more to
the termination of a long life than
from the causes of disease. He was
wei! known and highly respected. He
was mason by trade.
Nathan Dreisbach, of Jamestown,
is the oldest man in eastern Fishing
creek, and probably the oldest man
in the township. He is climbing up
pretty well in the eighties, and is hale
and hearty, and bids fir to become a
centenarian.
Benton, for an inland town, is a
very busy mart. 1t is in reality a
hive, not only OF industry, but OF
mercantile Importance, second to
none Of our larger towns. A casual
observer, or an occasional visitor,
cannot otherwise than be struck with
the appearance on the streets and
sidewalks OF throngs of people who
come there to trade. 1t is beauti-
ful town, inhabited by a thrifty and
industrious people, and it is the abode
of all classes, trades and professions.
For the progress of the town Benton
owes much to the Argus, which al
ways advocated measures to boom
the place.
The most beautiful weather for the
closing days of December, or the
holiday season, seems 10 prevail in
our locality. The condition of the
weather, roads, and all things else
considered, it is far preferable to
snow. 1t is most delightful seaso n
We have no news TO report from
the copper plant up the creek, but
we hope the enterprise will prove very
successful to those engaged in it. 1t
would boom the up-creek country til
everything jlnged.
Looking back three or four decades,
great changes are noticeable. Those
ncighbors we had then are gone
those merchants with whom we
dealt are here no more. All around
us are new neighbors, new merchants
new business men, new professional
men, and all things else changed
Behold! Old acquaintances have
passed away, and new acquaintance:
have taken their places.
The monotony of country life af
fords but few opportunities Tor news
gatherers.
We hear it rumored that a beal
prowls the country of the Raven
creek valley. Sometimes boys sc
frightened, and raise spook and bea
stories, and sometimes "quill" ever
puts them to flight.
From observation we learn tina
bugs OF all species and description
lie dormant and inactive during tn
winter season, except the humbug
This bug is an American favorite, an,
invades the credulity OF all classe:
and at all seasons OF the year OF
90, the American people will neve
dispense with this pet bug-the ever
lasting and notorious humbug.
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In looking for suitable
XMAS GIFTS

1t will be we'll worth your
while to inspect our line of
ladies' and gents rings, jew
elry and Sterling silver ar
ticles. We have a splendid
assortment of these goods,
and the special advantage
we offer is hand engraving
of every article bought
from us, and engraving it
nicely. We invite you to
call and see samples of our
work. An article beauti-
fully engraved enhances its
value, but an article poorly
engraved depreciates its
value.
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AUDITORS NOTICE.

ESTATE OF wA, GIGGBR, LATR OF BLOC asBURG,
PA, DkcRAsED.
q me Undersigned Auditor, appointed by the
distribute balance In hands OF administrator,
10 ana among the parties entitled thereto. Will
Slt, at the Office OF Grant Herring, Esq, In the
down OF BOO nsburg, fa., on Friday, January
y, 1901, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon, to at.
tend TO the duties OF his appointment, when
aud where all parties Interested In said estate
must appear, o. be forever debarred fro : COM
ing In on said fund
,o T. j. yANDERSLICE,
~ ~ ~. Auditor
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AUDITORS NOTICE.

ksTATH OF suSASSAH HUNT, LATE OF THE BoR
,,, otdh tf BERWICK DECEAsKD
me uhdcisgntd Auditor, appointed by the
Ufphahs' court OF % unb,a County, IA. 10
uisti. .outo palahce III the hands OF the admin
lsl' aLuls, as shown b. their ACCOUNT IiIrd to
No 8, December terra, 1909, Will sit, at MS OF.
nee IN the Iown OF bloomsbury, Pa, on Fri.
uay, january ls, 1901, at ten O'clock In the fore
hoon' 10 attend 10 the duties OF mis- appoint.
meal. when and where all parties Interested IN
SAID estate must appear, or be forever debarref
IRON coming In Oh said lund
Al. GUY JACOBY, Auditor.
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Well Suit
Your Taste.
Ladies' Jackets.

Oxford boucle, Automobile
Coat, SO ins. long; high rolling
collar, lined all through with
satin, stitched edges, strapped
seams, fine pearl buttons. Re-
duced from $3.50 to $1,000.
Black Kersey Jacket; high
rolling collar, lined with extra
quality satin, stitched edges,
pearl buttons. Reduced from
$1,000 to $3.50.
Tan Kersey Jackets; lined
with guaranteed satin, of same
color, strapped seams, stitched
around edge, fancy stitched lap
pels on collar, fine pearl buttons.
Reduced from $I2.5o to SS.o5.
A lot of ladies Coats, chill
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Oalenders.

For some unexplained reason the
Calendars for 1901, which we ordered
some time ago, have not arrived They
are expected soon, and one will be
given to every subscriber in arrears
who pays for a year or more. Those
who have paid in advance can get one
by calling at the office. We shall
have none for general distribution,
except to our patrons
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The dance in Evans Hall on
Wednesday evening, was success,
The attendance was good, the hall
prettily draped, and the music by
Fiske's orchestra, of Williamsport,
was delightful. About fifty couples
were present, and the amount real
lied for the public library fund will
be between thirty and forty dollars,
after paying all expenses.
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Well Fit !
Your Form
Ladies' Suits.

Black Cheviot Suit, Jacket
silk lined; skirt lined with per-
caline, seams on jacket and skirt
strapped with satin and stitched.
Reduced from S22 90 to SI7 90.
Black sCheviot Suit, jacket
and skirt both lined with silk.
Reduced from $25 90 to sI7 90.
Black Cheviot Suits, jacket
lined with silk, skirt percaline
lined. Reduced from SIS 90 to
$40 90.
Black and colored suits, in
many sizes and shapes. Re
duced from s. so and $40 % to
81 o5 and S. o5.
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CnuTCn.
Cemetery.
For Sale.

Three town lots on Ninth street
above Catharine, 80 feet front each,
and running back to the canal Will
be sold on easy terms. Inquire at
this office. 1914 #.
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ORDER OF COURT.
ANNUAL NEE TlNU'

columbia County Agricultural, ~ reiI,eSciioa OF
and Mechanical Association, Iof unuss tn1 blooms
ofliceTs,w pe held In the Ooury a 1881, at t"o
bug, Pa, ON saturday, January n. Y0sL
O'clock y. IN. SecrelSi''
l2y7
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f. P. Davis, of Mt. Pleasant, has
been appointed general agent for Co.
lumbia County, by the Lackawanna
Fertilizer & Chemical Co., of Moosic.
He handles a good article, and all or
ders will receive prompt attention. His
postoffice address is Bloomsburg. ct
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The Welliversville Postoffice is
no more. The establishment of the
free delivery in that section is the
cause of its abandonment.
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New Year

Women's Coats, Capes, Jack
cts and Furs, at after Christmas
prices. One-quarter to one
third their real value.
AT II AR TN ANS.
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A watch meeting will be held in
ST. Paul's Church on New Year S
eve, beginning at 1880 O'Clock.
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The largest line ofjuvenile books
and prices right at Mercer's Drug
& Book Store.
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The Paul +. Writ fountain pen
either plain or gold mounted at
Mercer's Drug & Book Store.
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DR.. J. c. Reitsnyder, who arrived
home last week from the Philip
pines mas been appointed surgeon
at West Point Academy. AT the
expiration of his leave of absence
he will report at that place.
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A new years social will be held
in the Y. M. c. A. building Jan.
I, at eight o'clock in the evening
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If YOU want drugs or patent medi-
cines of any kind go to Mercer S
Drug & Book Store.
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Will dawn upon this stote
and find our stock of womenYs
and children's Wraps never be-
fore so completely sold out.
AT HARTMANS,
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THE COLUMBIAN.
BLOOMSBURY. PA.
General AuCtioneer.

When you need good auctioneer It will
pay you to call on the undersigned. have
had IS years experiAce, deal fair with my
fellow. bidders, therefore, I am able to get
you the best returns of any sale cryer in this
section and l charge the least for it. Resi-
dence, c. Il. Buckalew farm, Light Street
road. Post Office address, Bloomsbury, Pa.
Letters addressed to me will receive prompt
attention. dt-S If
IL = rt,ky;po
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They're Going, if Prices Will Sell Them
Week

Before the New Year will he
a week of remarkable price cut.
ting of ali ladies', misses, and
children's Capes, Coats, Jackets
AT II APTM A MIC,
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Children'S Coats.

Everything reduced to prices
that will sell them. 81 50 to
81 50 for coats that have been
81 oS to $40 90.
FurS.
Muffs, collars and collarettes,
go at the cut prices for this
sale.
we're carried over from last sea
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Golf Capes reduced from 81 50
to So 50, down to $5 90 and 7 20.
Plush Capes reduced from
$II 90 and SI2 90 to $S 50.
Plush Capes, new lot Just re-
ceived, at special prices. Worth
SO 50 to 81 SO, now 81 SO and
S. 90.
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that carried
soma on special a choice
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1900-10-16
MRS. PARRIER OBJECTS TO NEGRO
Installed in Her Home by Husband. whom
She Il Suing for Divorce.

Lawyer William II, Speer. counsel for Mrs.
Horace VI. Farrier. who T. suing her husband,
a wealthy resident Of Jersey CITY, for divorce
on the grounds OF extreme cruelty, made at
p~lication to Vice-Chancellor Stevens in Jprscy
city Yesterday for an increase Oi s25 in tho
allmony Of SIS a month granted To Mr., Farrier
10y yice-C hanccllor Emery last week 70 long a.
she continued 10 OCCUPY the mansion house nj
1873 Jersey avenue. Mr.. Speer informed the
court that Mrs. Farrier was compelled 70 leave
Ter home because a strange negro had been
sent there TO live bv Mr.. Farrier. He said Mrs.
Farrier Wl- without means.
EN-Judge j. Herbert Potts, counsel for
Ft"tier, admitted The presence in the mansion
house of TIC negro. He saIl Io suggested
stationirg him there 10 keep Farricr'~ two cons
out Tho boys, he said, cost their father many
tiousqnds Of dollars, and Mrs. Farrier always
sided with and Shielded them.
Nice-ChanCellor stevens said he considered
II rather unusual 20 station q negro in the house
when nobody but Mrs. Farrier was living there.
E~X-Judge Potts said the man was perfectly
harmless. The Nice-Chancellor remarked that
Mrs. Farrier could not be expected to live
against her will In q house with n strange man.
no matter whether he was black or white. Far
riaT denies that he is a. wealthy Rs his wife
declares. The N~ice-Chancellor will examine
10th under oath on Oct. 20 on the question Of
the defendants income before deciding the
application for increased alimony.