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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-02
MOTHER OF TWENTY-FIVE BABIES.
Mrs. Swartwood. OF wilkes Barre, Has Been
Married 20 Years and is the Mother
OF rs Children.

Her twenty-hfth baby, fat ant
happy, is growing in the arms Of Mrs.
Samuel Swartwood, wife an engineer
on the Central Railroad of New Jersey,
residing at Wilkes-Barre.
The mother has been married
twenty-nine years. She has borne two
sets of twins. Twenty of her twenty
FIVE children are living.
"My children are a great Joy to
me-" Mrs. Swartwood said today.
"Although / have always had a baby,
and some times two, to look after,
they never seemed to be the trouble
and worry some babies are.
"My last little one is more cute than
all the rest, but suppose all infants
are interesting when they are first born.
walter, our first child, born on
June IS, 1872, fourteen months after
my marriage, was married little
over a year ago. Louis came next,
on September g, 1873; then Thaddeus
on January S, 1875. Maud, who is
married and has one child, was born
on January IL, 1876; Cora, March IS
1877; Blanche, May 1o, 1873; May,
who is dead, on May 30, 1879; Her
bert, August al, 1880; Warren, March
IA, 1881; Elsie, April 81, 1882;
Samuel, March II, 1884; Daniel,
September 8, 1885; Ruth, September
IS, 1886.
"Alonzo and Gertrude, the first
twins, were born on January aI, 1880;
Gertrude died; Elmer, June 81, 1870;
Calvin, July 81, 1891; Florence, No
vember Io, ISea; Esther and Benja-
min, the second twins, on December
81, 1898; Earl, March 30. 1895; Lot
tie, September 5, 1898, and our boy,
just born.
81 was married when l was four
teen years old. / loved Sam when |
was girl, and / wanted to be marri-
ed Ever since we have been veiy
happy, and l would not change places
with the richest woman in the land.
my husband brings in SIoo
month and the children 500.
"You can put ME down as agreeing
with Grover Cleveland that married
life is one grand, sweet song"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-02

The property of the Republican
League in Wilkesbarre, a few days
ago was closed out by the constable
for rent bill of $1,000. But only
S2e.13 was realized from the sale.
McKinley's picture was sold for 40
cents. Quay's face in a new frame
was bought for IS cents, by demo-
crat. Mark Hanna's picture was
let go at 10 cents. Ex-Governor
Hastings photograph was knocked
down for S cents. The sale was
largely attended by Democrats, and
as might be expected they enjoyed
themselves immensely at the ex-
pense of their brethren of opposite
belief.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-02
Second Hand Wheels

At MERGERS Drug and Book Store,
getting very scarce. We now have
left the following only: One ladies',
in good condition, at SI2.oo; one
Alton, new this year, $4,000 list price,
that can be bought for Sa5.oo. This
wheel has not been run 60 miles.
One Crescent tandem for $1,000.
This we regard as the best bargain
we have been able to offer this year
in tandems. If you want new
wheel, it will pay you to get our
prices, as we will promise you a real
bargain.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-02
Silk Mill Picnic.

On Saturday, August 18TH, the
Bloomsburg Silk Mill Employees will
run their second annual excursion.
Train will leave Philadelphia & Read.
ing Station, Bloomsbury, at 1880 a.
m, for Milton, where the day will be
spent at Milton Park, in boating,
bathing, dancing, etc.
Returning, train will leave Milton
at 6:5o p. m.
Price of excursion ticket, including
trolley fare, to and from Milton Park,
65 cents. Children, IS cents.
Tickets can be purchased from the
committee one week in advance of
the excursion, or on morning OF ex-
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-02
How They Make Boots.

Machinery is now extensively used
in bootmaking, making 100 pairs of
mems cheap grade shoes in 1s45
hours against I,456,3-4 by hand, while
the labor cost is reduced from $500
to SIS. In women's boots the case
is equally marked, for instead of one
being employed to do everything
there are I4o engaged, each on a d f
terent machine operation but not
only is the time taken to 100 boots
reduced to less than a tenth what it
was, but the cost is also reduced.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-02

Berwick lost respected resident
on Thursday evening last in the
death of J. NJ. Thomas, who moved
to that town from Lebanon about
twenty years ago. He always
manifested a deep interest in things
pertaining to the welfare of his home
town. He was a steadfast member
of the Methodist church and at
tended all its services. The funeral
took place Sunday afternoon.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-02

A gang of burglars made a bold
attempt to rob two Washington
vile residences Monday night. The
dwelling of postmaster Moser and
that of Elmer Frymire were the
ones selected by the marauders, but
they were frightened away before
accomplishing their purpose.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-02

There will be a grand festival
held in Academy Grove, Orange
vile, Saturday evening August II,
under the auspices of the Epworth
League OF that town. All the de-
icacies of the season will be offered
for sale. The Bloomsburg Band
has been engaged to give concert.
Everybody is invited. In case of
rain, the festival will be held on
Monday evening following.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-02

Charges of bribery have been
made against certain Wilkesbarre
councilmen, by a fellow member,
and some interesting developments
are looked for. 1t appears that the
officials, some of whom are high
flyers, prominent in both social and
political circles, are charged with
having done violence to the laws Of
the city, in ways similar to those of
the Shamokin councilmen.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-02

After operating two weeks, dur
ing which time they succeeded in
fleeing several farmers, the lightn-
ing rod agents were apprehended at
Nescopeck. By reirubursing two of
their victims, the crooks were given
their freedom.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-02

Talk about your queer matches,
this one caps the climax. Nathan
Tolbert, colored, aged 90 years, and
Mrs. Catharine Davis, white, aged
81, were married at Williamsport
last week. Alderman Moorhead
performed the ceremony.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-02

First come, first served so
march up and pay for the CoLUM-
BIAN a year ahead. We have a
clubbing arrangement with that
good little paper, the "Farm Jour
nal, by which we can send our
paper one year and the Farm
Journal nearly FIVE years, remain
der OF 1900, and all Of 1901, 1902,
1908 and 1904, without any further
pay. Pay up and be happy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-02

NJ. H. Kulp & Co., have just
closed gigantic land deal by which
they obtained over. 5000 acres of
fine timber in Union, Clinton and
Lycoming counties. The amount
paid for same was about $50, 900.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-02

Lamps, burners, wicks, chimneys,
globes, shades and all other lamp
fixtures, at MERGERS Drug & Book
Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-02

The weather at seaside resorts or
on the mountain tops could not be
more delightful than it was here in
Bloomsbury on Wednesday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-02
anted.

A Newfoundland or Shepherd pup.
Address Elisha Brugler, Bloomsburg,
Pa. or call in person at Frosty
Valley. So st
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-02

The Lloyd Paxton property at
Rupert was sold on Saturday to
Mrs L. II. Boody for $500 90.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-02
Two Days--Thursday and Friday

600 yards Red Calico, printed
in small, black designs, and
said to be fast colors. Reduced
for Thursday and Friday Sale
from &c. a yard to 10 yards for
2oc. Not over 10 yards to a
buyer.
200 yards Figured Silkaline.
Reduced for Thursday and Fri
day Sale from I2!c. oS4c. a Yd.
100 Japanese Fans, all colors.
Reduced for Thursday and Fri
day Sale from sc. to &c., to for
SC.
10 Doz. Ladies Ribbed Vests,
with short sleeves. Reduced
for Thursday and Friday Sale
from Ioc. to for csc.
100 yards Linen Fringe, in s
colorings. Reduced for Thurs
day and Friday Sale from Ioc
and I2c. to &c. yard.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-02

An exchange prints the following
curious item; Tie a string about
a yard long to common door key,
then hold in the right hand and
hold it so the key will clear the
floor four or FIVE inches. If YOU can
hold the key steady enough it will
begin to swing back and forth in
straight line. Let another person
take your left hand in his and the
motion of the key will change from
the pendulum to circular swing.
Ii the third person will put his
hands on the shoulder ofthe second
person, the key will stop. Try it
and explain it if you can"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-02
BLOOMSBURG. PA.

Daylight is waning at the rate of
seven minutes every twenty-four
hours.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-02
l. W. Hartman & Son. l. w. Hartman & G..
Are You Saving YouCan SaveMon.
Your Money? ey at these Sales
Thursday, Aug. ,. Friday, Aug. B.
|. w. HARTMAN & SON
BLOOrlSBURG, PENN'A.
"The Birth Place of Low Prices
Thursday, Aug. ,.
FLY TIME-
"The Birth Place of Low Prices. =

But we re too busy sit in of store fgb
flies with hand and pnching ourselves with the hands
order to keep awake.
We're selling goods than most merchants in Eater
Pennsylvania because we're selling them cheap
Read these items Think considerably, wisev
come and buy. Many doing it. :"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-02
Two Oays==Thursday and Friday.

The things advertise offer for sale If don't like
them, bring them back and take your money back
The best for the least money aim. We are hitting
the mark too So those who paronizing these sales
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-02

200 yards Lawn, printed i,
many different designs, and ali
colors. Reduced for Thursdae
and Friday Sale from &c. to 2,s
a yard. Not over IL yards to !
buyer.
2 Doz. Ladies Night Dresses
Reduced for Thursday and Fri.
day Sale from SI.Io to sG.u
down to csc.
Doz. Ladies Night Dresses
Reduced for Thursday and Fri.
day Sale from sI.75 to s2.,o.
down to $3.50.
3 Doz. Children's Gingham
Dresses, in ? and 4.year sizes.
Reduced for Thursday and Fri.
day Sale from 29c. to Ioc,
3 Doz. Childrens Lawn Hats,
Reduced from I5c. to 25c., down
TO OC.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-02
Special Feature.

practically Ioom dollar This
mechanic
Open for inspection all day Saturday Go and look
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-12
Dr. MeGlynn'. Funeral.

Newburgh, y Y, Jan. 1.-THE fu.
neral Of DR. Edward McGlynn was held
here Wednesday and the church was
crowded 10 the doors The services were
presided over boy Archbishop Corrgau,
head Of the diocese Of New York Oc-
cupyiug seats in the church were all the
protestant clergymen Of the city, who
had been specially invited 10 attend the
services Tho city officials wero also
present Then a solemn mass was cele-
bratod After the service the remains
were viewed boy the people aud then were
borne 20 the railway station where the
coffin was put aboard "A train for New
York
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-12
SCORES M'KINLEY.
Senator Ps,tiErsw severe In Hls speech
About the Philippines.

Washington. Jan H. An unusual
amount OF routine business, including
the presentation Of petitions and the in.
PRODUCTION of bills. was transacted in
the senate today.
The resolution Of Senator Pettigrew
regarding attempts To open negotiations
with the Filipinos was taken up Sen.
ator Hoar had offered similar resolu.
ton OF broader scope
Mr. Pettigrew charged that the vital
parts had been suppressed in General
Otis report that the news Of the Zulu
treaty had been suppressed until the
Ohio election, that General Otis altered
the presidents PROCLAMATION before he
issued 1t and General Otis has defrauded
the Filipinos and the administration aud
humbuggcd the American people.
During his remarks Mr. Pettigrew re-
ierred TO the insurgent government as
"a sister republic, aud continuing. Mr..
Pettlgrew referred TO the letter Of II. IL
Collins. the Associated Press correspond.
ent at Manila. about the strict censor
ship at Manila as further proof of the
administration seeking TO keep the truth
from the American people Mr. Petit.
grew said he refused to leave 1t to the
presidents discretion the question Of an.
swering his interrogatories lie said an
administration that would suppress the
truth from the public would not hesitate
TO conceal facts from the senate
He charged that the United States
commenced tho war first by firing the
first shot and killing the first man IT
| were u Filipino. said Mr. Pettigrew.
Il would fight until was gray against
this policy Of criminal aggression
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-12
CLASSIFIED CONTRACTS.
Memphis Cotton Buysrs Asks That ES.
changes Be More Explicit.

New Orleans Jan. 10 The second
days session Of the Cotton States Asso.
citation Of Commissioners Of Agriculture
was called TO order by President Ste
yens At the opening Of the session the
following telegram from Memphis was
read
We the undersigned. interested in
the prosperity Of cotton producers of the
south, respectfully suggest your associ.
alton by resolution request the cotton
exchanges Of New Orleans aud New
York 10 change contracts for the future
delivery Of cotton 10 clearly define each
and every grade Of cotton 70 be- deliver.
ed 80 that the buyer may know what he
Is buying and be placed on an equal
footing with the sellers We do this
because We believe the present contract
basis Of middling is alever that is being
used 10 depreciate the value Of our
great staple and instead we want the
contract 10 be merchautablo trans
action"
The telegram was signed by George
Arnold. f. NJ. Norilcet, McNeal Bond. 5
Lundee Robert Wilkinson and II =.
Spinning
The telegram provoked considerable
discussion and II will be- further consid.
cred during the meeting
A number Of matters relating 10 the
raising Of cotton. concerning fertilizers.
cotton manufacture and cotton OIL were
discussed There was also considera.
bic discussion upon the subject of cor.
rect and reliable cotton statistics Def.
mite action in the share Of resolutions
will be taken later on these matters
Commissioner johnson Of Texas read
paper in which he said the normal
crop Of the state was 5000. 100 bales. but
the crop Of 1899 will be not exceed . D..
OOO.OOO The cause Of the decrease was
diysrsihcatiou. which reduced the cotton
acreage < per cent floods IN the Brazos
and the drouth
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-12
KRAUSE-TAYLOR COMPANY
VIII Appear Here Every Night
Next Week.

The Krause-Taylor Company,
which plays at the Grand for one
solid week, commencing Monday,
Jan. 10, with a special matinee for
the children on Saturday afternoon,
is one Of the most popular roper
toire organizations on the road this
season. The opening play for
Monday night, "a Home Affair, "
is a comedy in every sense of the
word. The pathetic incident Of
mythology, Niobe, turned to stone
from grief, is made a foil for the
ludicrous incidents of the play.
Niobe, supposed to have been ex.
tracted from the ruins of Thebes,
after remaining there for three
thousand years, is sold 10 an en-
thusiastic antiquarian rs q curio.
lie leaves his trophy with an in.
surance company, the manager OF
which removes it to mis- home for
safe keeping. Workmen who are
putting in electric wires, when they
finish their days work, to get the
loose ends out Of the way, twist
them about Niobes feet. When
the lights are turned on Niobe re-
turns to life and then the fun be.
gins.
Popular prices-l0c, 2Co and
30c-will prevail during this en-.
gagement Any lady accompanied
by an escort holding a paid 3Oc
ticket will be admitted free on
Monday night, provided tickets are
purchased before Z p. m. Of that
day. Season tickets, good for six
nights aud matinee, can be had for
Sl.GO. Seats are on sale at J. b.
Mikes store and will be delivered
anywhere in the city. Phone 40.
uur,pfa I1.y.,r..II Scotch ,,....a, a..
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-12
TIrht Miih Inlnlnn.

Manila, Jan IL Colonel Bullard.
with the Thirly-ninth infantry, moving
in three columns from Calamba with
two guns. attacked ten companies Of in.
surgents. strongly entrenched at Santa
Tomas road They resisted stubbornly.
making three stands Twenty.four rob-
els were killed and 60 prisoners taken.
The Filipiuos reiterated. carrying their
wounded toward Lake Taal one Amer.
lean was killed aud two officers slightly
wounded
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-12
sho, by a saioonascpsr.

Salem, Mo, Jan ll.-As "A result Of a
BARRON dispute in this ely, John Nc.
Cumber received a pistol shot wound in
the lcrt side McCumber claims 10 havo
been assaulted without proyocation.
but Sprague the saloonkccper. who did
the shooting claims that when no r..
fused 20 give McCumber a drink ON
credit McCumber drew a pistol, but he
(Sprague) got in the fist shot
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-12
n. AT. g. SPECIAL RATES.

NATIONAL LIVE STOCK Asso tATIoN.
January 18th and 10th, the II.
K T. c., will sell round trip tickets
to +. Worth. Fare 50. Limit
January %.
TEXAS LIVE stool ASSOCIATION.
January 30 and p. II. At. C..
will sell round trip tickets To San
Antonio, fare -. Limit January
18th.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-12

A cigarette is said to have soil
loquized: 81 am not much of a
mathematician, but / can add TO a
mans nervous troubles ! can sub.
tract from his physical energy; /
can multiply hi, aches and pains;
| can divide his mental powers; !
can take interest from his work
and discount his changes of sue
cess
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-12

Austin, Jan. IL Brown Bros, land
mortgage bankers of this city. have in.
stituted suit in the dirtrict court against
Francis Smith d Co, engaged in the
money lending business at San Antonio.
The plaintiffs sue for 10000 alleged
damages.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-12

Washington, Jan H. Miscellaneous
business Of minor importance monopo-
llzed the attention Of the house Wednes.
day until 10 o'clock. after which an
hour was devoted 10 eulogies upon the
life OF Representative Green Of Ne
braska The house then adjourned
until Friday.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-12

Bridgeport Tex, Jan II, The Rock
Island and rockcrusher Is located miles
from Bridgeport on the line Of Chicago,
Rock Island Texas railway. Work
will begin Jan. 10, giving employment
TO about 200 men. The work will con.
tlnne about two weeks.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-12
Naval LIsutsnsnt snIcId...

Washington, Jan. II. A cablegram
was received at tho navy department
from Monievideo, that Lieutenant Com.
mander f. L. Green committed suicide
on Wednesday evening. Lieutenant
Green was born in Indiana.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-12

sharkey threatens to quit the
ring unless he can fight JeiIires
again. Really, how dreadfully
sorry everybody would be.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-12

Mckinley and Bliss is said to be
the way the republican presi.
dental ticket will read.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-12

New York Jan lO-The funeral Of
Rev Dr. McGlynn took place today
at ST Stephens church Twenty thous-
and persons viewed the remains.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-12

Paris Jan. TO- - The foreign Office
officials declare that there will no hitch
on either side Of the ocean over the rat.
hcation Of the Franco. American com.
nerical treaty.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-12

A plant is on foot to establish a
home in Texas for orphans Of
Woodmen of the World.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-12

The English situation at home
and in South Africa grows no bet.
ter rapidly.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-12
FRIDAY, JANUARY ~, 1900

The Texas real estate association
meets in TT. Worth Jan. 16 and II.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-12

Sherman, Jan. 1.-The surveyors Of
the Denison and sherman Interurban
railway are at workin the north part Of
the city.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-12

Buren's l2.year.old Scotch rye at the
Exposition Saloon. 26tf
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-07-14
W0odIavyn.
WOODLANDS, July 18th, 1900.

WOODLANDS, July 18th, 1900.
Tie STREET wig" is %. sale each week in
HooHoru at e. S. .ljraaap,'s Store cents
a coIH
Mrs. c. L. Thompson will have charge Of
the Epworth League, Sunday evening
Mr., c. s, Abrahams was in Elkton, Tues
day.
Miss Lulu Tyson was tho guest Of hor
cousin, Mis- Stella First, of Port Deposit, on
Sunday.
Mrs. SalIie Woodrow Of Chester. visited
her parents the first Of this week.
Mr.. Charles L. Ahrahams. of Baltimore,
spent sunday with his parents.
Miss Florence Rawlings visited Misses Eva
and Jennie Charsha, Sunday.
Mis- Ethel First, Of Port Deposit, is visit
in Miss Eva Tyson.
Mas Matte Foster, Of Calvert, spent sew
oral days with Miss Mabel Keilholt2
Miss Philips is the guest OF her sister, Mrs.
John B. Tyson.
H. s. Smithson and Misses Fannie and
Annie Smthsor, went to Annapolis. Wedne5-
day on'the excursion.
The Y. ". c. L. met nj Boomindale farm
Tuesday evening, the home of the Misses
Keiiholtz.
Woodlawn Camp will be in charge OF our
pastor, Rev. George W. Bowman, who has
about completed all arrangements. Services
will commence Tuesday morning instead Of
in the evening as has been the custom. Rev.
E. L. Hyde, of Philadelphia, will be there
the first three days. During camp the
Rev. Mr.. Herbert, of Caroline Street Church,
Baltimore, will be present, also the Robert
Bros, Of the same church. Mr.. Bowman has
secured two young ministers, one from our
conference, the other from the New Jersey
Conference. All the ministers of Cecil county
are invited. Rev. T. Z. Martindale, Prcsid
ing Elder Of Salisbury District, and Rev. DR.
Watt, Presiding Elder Of Wilmington District
will be present.