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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-04

Commencing this morning the p. &
|. n. passenger train will leave from the
union depot, foot of Second street They
will hereafter make close connections
with transcontinental railway trains.
Chinese and Japanese steamers, as we'll
as the multifarious stages that run to the
many suburbs of Weiser. 1t is an
nounced that all the elevated railway
lines will soon make changes in their
tracks so that all trains will run to the
union depot, all these things being Of
great advantage to the travelling public.
Wrecllard.
1t is no doubt the wonderful "pro-
fesional talents" of our subsidized
contemporary which leads it to so
frequently turn matters of real i'm
portance into ridicule, as in the
above.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-04
CONSISTENCY Is A JEWELL,

/ Inc department of Agriculture has re-.
Vlsed lis figures and estimates of The
wheat crop OF the country for the present
sear at o4i, 0O0, 600 bushes That is l2S
ooo, ooo bushes less than the yield of last
year. with the war in the Transvaal
destroying the possibility of even half
crop IN south Africa, and shortages in
other wheat growing countries, convinces
ehe rational reasoner that the American
farmer will soon be getting close TO n dol
'ar per bushel for his surplus wheat,
The above is from the Wreckard
Only week or so ago the Wreck
was very emphatic in its denounce
ment OF the extortionate farmers IF
Washington county in availipg them.
selves of all the benefits they could
oy reason OF short crop of hay and
an increased Observation-Disclosures
'nat usually 60 to put prices up.
on the same line of argument as
before used, the American farmer
VIII be perpetrating great Injustice
on someone and be amenable 10 the
charge of extorlion if he purs the
price of his wheat up to the price
'noica'ed by the law of supply and
demand SO far as the dollar =
oushel business goes, that's all moon
sn'ne' Wheat in Portland is only
% and 54 cents, and slow at that
ror want OF ocean transportation all
the eastern ports are bank full of
wheat, and last, but not least owino
to the financial situation in the country
Tue last man to make profit by any
unusual demand will be the "extor.
Tomato farmer "'Tis true tbs pity,
and pity It's, It's true.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-04

tous questions will arise for solution,
and may we not be found wanting in
the performance of our civic duty,
in our functions as members of the
great human family in an age of
wonderful activity and progress.
May there come to one and all
every where in the land many good
things aud happy days during 1900
is the sincere wish of the Signal.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-04

In 1872, Japan had Is miles of
railway The close of 1899 the is
land 1920 has miles in operation, and
adding the lines under construction
and for which charters are given.
gives total of 500 miles No
wonder that as a nation they have
symptoms of big head, what are the
possibilities for Washington county
taking the above as a comparison ?
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-04

The first measure to be brought
oe1ore congress will be the deficiency
oil, 1t will call for $50. 600 600
Tor the army alone, and practically
all OF this vast sum is on account of
The philippines. How do you like
IL Z Ihls amount would have done
great deal of needed development
IN these United States of America
but this is only a drop in the
bucket
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-04

large has been subject to for so
long, and the recent advance made
with the idea in view, that when the
question of reduction was raised the
railways effected would generally
agree to a compromise. the basis of
which would be return 10 the former
tariff The move is subject TO this
kind of Il guess. from an outsider,
anyway.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-04
A FARMERS VIEW.

The sending of young Adelbert
hay, son of the present secretary of
state, to the Transvaal as u s
consul has all the earmarks of
nepotlsm. He is about 20 years of
age not yet outof school permanent.
~ ana In view of the complicated
CONDITION of affairs, about as unfit
Tor the position, from a common
'e"se view, as person possibly
could be- Events will no douht
demonstrate that this HAY was put
on the market in too green condi-
ton.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-04

Antivity on a scale commensurate
Win that prevalent in most lines of
business seems to have been fine
feature in the locomotive industry of
ehe country last year. That this in
dustry has been prosperous is reaec-
ted in statistics of output. which
show that 2,473 locomotives were
pullt IN contracting shops Chat is.
shops exclusive of those owned NV
railroad companies) during the wear
just closed. This number is the
largest for any single year on record.
of this number Oh are for ex-
port.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-04

Tie man who conceived the insane
ca that the Fenians were going to
march over into Canada and wipe our
neighbors of Of the face of the earth
must be mean, measley little crea-
ture, to spring such a monumental
surprise on an unsuspecting and cas-
lily frightened people. Cruel thing,
indeed
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-04

This years famine in India ex-
tends over an area of $50, 600 square
miles which contains popultion of
80, 600, 600, large proportion of
whom are in a suffering condition.
The degradation of silver robbed
them in the aggregate of 5000, 600, :
ooo and perpetrated the greatest
wholesale murder in the worlds an
nails.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-04

The Salt Lake Tribunes holiday
number was rare production of the
art preventative and one giving evil
dence of exceptional ability on the
part of its editor and his associates.
The Herald also made a great hit in
the matter of a holiday nurober.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-04

The tinplate trust has closed down
indefinitely sixteen of its thirty one
plants, throwing thousands of men
out Of employment. Trusts are a
menace to the general welfare and
monumental disgrace to any coun-
try in which they exist, and they
must 90.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-04

The British soldiers in South At
RIGA received plum buildings from
home for Christmas. 1t would have
been more appropriate had the loved
ones left behind sent more sympathy
and less buildings The boys down
there need it.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-04

As reported by Bradstreets, the
decline in copper mining stocks in
'ne Boston stock market during the
month OF December shows loss of
s9o, 600, 600, and decline of over
szoo' 900, 600 when the prices of the
year are contrasted with the prices of
the past few weeks The decline in
industries and different trust stocks
reached larger amount. The fall
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-04

The wiseacres of the party in
power are trying hard to find some
tenable excuse outside of politics for
the present unsettled condition of the
money market. but thus far their eff
forts have been to no avail.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-04

just think of it The aristocra'cy
of Chicago at the last assessment
only had Sl7, 600 worth of diamonds,
so it said. Where does the
greater burden of taxation rest in
that or any other city The above
suggests the answer.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-04
Niger In THE WoODpuE

Inc recent arbitrary move bv the
railroads east and west, by which
freight rates will advance the first of
the year, was made, possibly, in antici.
pa'lon OF the temper of coming state
legislatures regarding the railway
to which the country at
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-04
The WEISER SIGNAL.
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY
r. II. LOCKWOOD.
THURSDAY. JANUARY 4, 1900.

It's reported that Japan is fnan-
cially embarrassed; that she is not
able to adjust herself to the condi-
tions of modern finance.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-04

MOkl TEA POSITIVELY CURES
sick headache, indigestion and conslinn.
ton. A delightful herb drink. Remoyes
all eruplions of the skin. PRODUCING n
perfect complexion. or money refunded
20 Gus. and 90 cts. For sale bv G, n
Williams, druggist. -
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-04

- ~ Little Early Risers purify the blood
y'. the liNer, inyigorate the system Eamo'.
LUZ Rilis Tor constipation and liver troubles
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-04

The Ideal Restaurant paws the
highest cash prices for eggs. butter
and chickens.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-04

Winter goods at Harris at the
very lowest prices. Ok
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-04

,;t MI r. ); Sheer sedalia, Mo-, saved his cbld,s
given her up to die with Group It's an mau
c nit; lor coughs colds; grippe pneumonia brone
chltls and throat and lung troubles. Relieves a.
once. c. II. Williams "'"eNes AT
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-04
.ER'S ENGLISH REMEDY 7

AChERS ENGLISH REMEDY Will.
stop cough at any time. and viii c,ro
the worst cold in twelve hours or n,o 80
h e,1 n M 20 cts. and 90 cts For sale
ny " l. Williams, druggist.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-04
A Handy Man With An Augur

when you want well bored. or
pump repaired, anything in the well
business, call on
u B. Fuller.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-07-12
DR. NEAL NOT REARD FROM.

The announcement in the DAILY Of
Monday, and the telegram from
Bloomsbury in the Philadelphia Times
of Tuesday are evidently incorrect.
Both stated that a cabegram had
been received saying that DR.. James
B. Neal and his wife had ar
arrived at Chefoo, China, safely. DR..
Meals friends here have no knowledge
of any such news. The only infor-
nation they have is contained in a
cablegram to the Philadelphia inquirer
from Cheioo, dated July 6, weich
gives the names OF missionaries who
have reached Chefoo from different
points, and among them names Mrs.
Neal, from Tang Chow Flu. DR.. Neal
is not mentioned, though he and his
wife are supposed to be together. and
he is probably with her, or not far
distant.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-07-12
VOL. 35.
A BOARD OF TRADE.

Bloomsbury needs revival Of the
Board of Trade. Largely through
the efforts of that organization, some
years ago, a number of new industries
were induced to locate here, and our
town was given a boom that was
proverbial throughout the state. But
for one cause and another the boom
collapsed, and we are gradually falling
back to the condition of llstlessness
that prevailed in the ante-boom days.
Bloomsbury is by no means a dead
town. We have numerous industries
that give employment to skilled la
Dor, and to women, girls and boys.
We have what is acknowledged to be
one of the cleanest, prettiest, and
most progressive towns in the state,
and while we are by no means asleep,
in a business way, it is an unfortunate
fact that at least two plants that ought
to give employment to a large num-
Der of men, have been clo.ed indef
nitely. If we would continue to pro-
gress we mus, find something to take
their places, SO that our mechanics
and laborers vii! not be compelled to
move away to find work.
There are people looking for loca-
tions for new factories. Bloomsburg
affords unsurpassed inducements for
such plants. 1t can give them ship.
ping facilities directly on the line OF
three railroads, with fourth one cas-
lily accessible. Coal is cheap, taxes
on new plants are exonerated for a
long term, labor is plenty, and all the
conditions are favorable. But unless
there can be united acton, and some
one authorized to act for the COM
munity in bringing our advantages to
the attention of those proposing to
start new industries, we cannot hope
to induce them to consider Blooms
burg as a possible site for their fac
torres. The Board of Trade can do
now what it did before, and an organ
ization should be effected at once. A
paper is now in circulation for this
purpose, and all business men who
are interested in the prosperity of our
town, should sign it. The matter
ought not to be permitted to languish,
but should be energetically pushed
trough 10 finish.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-07-12
RUNAWAY ACCIDENT.

Frank Long, popular young Ber-
wicklan, took advantage of the pleas
ant weather on Sunday and drove to
Bloomsbury to spend the day with
friends. While turning around at the
corner of Leonard and Main Street
an acquaintance drove by, and Mr..
Long, wishing to exchange few re.
marks, stopped the horse while the
carriage was in era nped position.
Suddenly the animal, which at no
time during the journey to town had
exhibited any signs of peevishne :,
made turn, upsetting the vehicle,
throwing Mr.. Long and Jay, a little
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob BrobsI of
town, who was with him, out against
the curb. The latter was painfully
cut about the head and face. The
horse continued on up Main street.
A short distance below Railroad street
it came IN contact with tree and the
left hind wheel was torn off. In this
condition it was dragged along until
directly in front of Rishton's Drug
Store, where the horse was caught by
William Webb. Mr.. Long returned
home in carriage secured at Geo
II. Wellver's livery stable.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-07-12
Joined the Army.

The recruiting station recently
opened in this town has been success
tul in securing at least four recruits.
Three were enlisted and sworn in
Thursday, by Capt. S. A. Wolf, and
one on Tuesday. The first men
toned, Harry S. UT, of Bloomsburg;
Hervey Whitenight, of Candy; and
Albert Stonge, of Grovania, bade
their friends good bye ard departed
on the ID. L. & w. Railroad for Ft.
Slocum, New York Harbor, Friday
morning, w, B. Irving was the last
to JON. He is resident of Danvlle
and left that town for the above men
toned place Tuesday. There appears
to be a great need of men and the
ofilcers in charge of the local recruit
ing office have been twice notified to
exert their energy in that direction.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-07-12
Mrs. Mary A. Walters.

Mrs. Mary A. Walters died after a
lingering illness at the home of James
Walters, son, on Catharine street,
Tuesday evening at the advanced age
of eighty years. About one year ago
Mrs. Walters suffered an almost fatal
stroke of apoplexy. Careful attention
carried her through, but left her health
in greatly impaired condition, entire
helplessness being the case the major
portion of the time. Thursday last
she was afflicted with another stroke,
from which time, until death relieved
her, she could neither talk or partake
of any food. The surviving members
of the family consist of one daughter
and four sons. Mrs. T. M. Dawson
OF West Fifth street, Norman and
William Walters OF Milton, John
Walters OF Catawissa and James
Walters, with whom she made her
home.
The funeral will be held from the
house tomorrow afternoon at two
o'clock.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-07-12
SHAKE EN- UP.'

Arthur Roan's Winonas gave a
crowd of spectators, whose contribu-
tions aggregated the neat sum of Sal,
a very tired feeling on Normal Athletic
Field Saturday afternoon. But, 1t can
be safely said, that it was not the
managers fault, he did his best to
present good team and even went
to the expense of securing an out of
town pitcher. The young man was
one Ralph Savage, substitute pitcher
on this seasons Normal School team,
and in justice to him, be it said, he
pitched a good game, but his support
was the rankest of rank Up to the
fifth inning the contest was interesting
and the manager OF the locals wore
broad smile, but right here his counte.
nance changed. and when he left the
field after witnessing the inexcusable
misplays of his men, which resulted in
six runs for Berwick In one inning, he
was in a very unhappy frame of mind,
worm.wood and gall are chocolate
creams compared to his feelings. He
expressed himself in plain terms and
there will no doubt be a radical change
in the outfit when it lines up for the
next game.
AS we said before, things were
about evenly divided up to the end
ing of the fourth, the score was a tie
at 8 to 5. Here heavy downpour of
rain caused a fifteen mirute cessation
and the brief rest gave the visiting
twirler an opportunity to pull himself
together and for the remainder of the
game he was next to invlnciLle. His
support, too, was excellent. Appended
is the score in full:
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-07-12
No Tax Collectors.

A queer state of things exists in
Centralia Borough and Conyngham
township in the matter Of taxes No
one seems to be willing to take the
Office of tax collector. Last year no
collectors were elected because no
one would stand as candidate, and
SO, on petition, the court appointed
f. d. Minnick collector for Centrulia,
and Frank Brennan for Conyngham
township. At last spring election no
one was chosen collector for Centralia,
but Frank Brennan was elected in
Conyngham. He has filed no bond,
however, SO both districts are now
without collectors.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-07-12

William Derr, S. c. Brown, o.
w. Ent, Charles Heist and one or
two others will camp out two weeks
about one mile beyond Orangeville,
along the Bloomsbury & Sullivan
Railroad. The Railroad Company
has agreed to establish a flag
station during the boys stay, and
trains will be stopped to let pas
sengers OH and off. Those wishing
to visit the campers will purchase
tickets for Forks. The grove is a
beautiful one, very accessible, and
the stream in the vicinity abounds
with bass.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-07-12
MAY BE TRIED FOR MURDER.

Fritz Kline, thrty-three years old,
who was struck on the head with
jam poker by Arthur Brown, engineer
of a steam boat at Sunbury on the
afternoon OF July 4th, died from the
effect Of the injury, without having re-
gained consciousness at his home in
Shamokin, Friday morning. 1t APP
pears that the unfortunate man in
company with friend named Stern,
disembarked when the boat reached
Shamokin dam and took with them
off of the boat two small flags. The
engineer witnessed the petty theft and
following the two demanded the flags.
Kline handed them back without any
hesitation, and at the same time, in a
m amer characteristic of the drunken
man, uttered an oath or two. This
incensed Brown to such an extent
that, without exchanging another word
he walked up to his victim and dealt
him terrific blow across the head,
and walked away.
a. NJ. Wintersteen of this town,
who IN company with Boyd Girton,
James Saltzer, Edward Die,terlck,
Tom Manning and Frank Grton, also
of town, had stood only few yards
away and witnessed the occurrence,
ran to the mans assistance, and pick
ed him up, wiped the Precipitation from
his face, and carried him to a shade
tree.
Kline was the only support of an
aged mother, Of very quiet disposi-
ton. and even when under the inhu.
ence of liquor, which was seldom, was
not even quarrelsome. Brown has
been arrested.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-07-12
Bloomsbury Store Company

The Bloomsbury Store Company
Limited, has gone out of business
The entire stock of shoes was sold to
a New York party, and the dry goods
and notions were taken by firm OF
Philadelphia auctloneers. l.. l..
Sharpless Company, Limited, bought
the entire stock on the grocery side
The sale of most of the goods rema l.
ing on hand was concluded on Satur'
day, and Immediately the doors were
closed. A number of clerks from the
Berwick store were here assisting in
selling the goods to miscellaneous Gus
toners, and the store was we'll filled
when the bargain with the Phlladei-
phia auctioneers was concluded.
This throws the employees out OF
work, and leaves two store rooms
vacant, though the desirable location
should soon find tenants for the latter.
The store is still open to close out
bicycles, dishes and hardware.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-07-12

The statement of the Bloomsbury
National Bank, which appears in
this issue, makes an excellent
showing. The bank began BUSINESS
on August Ist 1899, less than eleven
months ago, with capital stock of
500, 900 and a surplus of $50, 900.
Its deposits are now $iSS, 20,
which is $4,000 more than they
were two months ago when the last
statement was published. This is
a rapid growth. The management
of the bank is characterized by
careful business principles, and
marked courtesy to all who have
dealings with it, and the confidence
of the public is evidenced by the
very large line Of deposits secured
in so short time.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-07-12

Tooley & Company's delivery
wagon, in charge of one of the
clerks, Joseph Flaherty, was badly
damaged in a runaway which oc-
Cured on Catharine street Monday
morning. Groceries were strewn
along the street for the length of
nearly a block. The driver was
not in the wagon at the time. The
horse tore loose from the wagon,
ran about half a mile and stopped,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-07-12
K. Il. E. OFFICERS.

The following officers were elected
ior the ensuing six months by Theta
Castle X. G. f.
., Noble Chief, David Powell; Vice
Shiei' Harry Rulong; Keeper of Ex-
Snequer, Chas. Funston; Clerk,
Wm' Z. Shaffer; Master of Records,
Jho. W, Lewis; Sir. Herald, Harry
parton; Worthy Chamberlain, Jno.
nnuhtlng; First Guardsman, II. Sobers;
second Guardsman, A. w. Heimer;
nigh Priest, VIM. Rho des; Past Chief,
II; +; W. Redeker; Venerable Hermit,
,. Aheo' Redeker; Trustees, ]. W..
moyer, s. W. Shut, J. S. Blue.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-07-12
Excursion and Festival.

The M. E. Sunday School will hold
a festival in Hess Grove, Rupert on
Friday evening, July 20, from 5 to II.
Hacks will leave the Fountain at
M,rket Square every five minutes. IS
cents for round trip ticket and plate
of ice cream. All the delicacies of
the season will be served. Come and
enjoy the ride, the music and the
good things to eat.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-07-12
Missionary Program,

There will be G missionary program
instead Of preaching in the U. Ev.
church on Sabbath evening. A num-
Der of Endeavorers will participate.
All are heartily welcome to be pres
ent.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-07-12
Married This Morning.

Miss Bertha Shoemaker, OF East
Sixth street, this town, and VIM. J.
Harris, of Berwick, joined hands for
life at the residence of the bride to-
day, at eleven o'clock. Both are pop
ular young people.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-07-12
Will 10 Into Camp.

Co. A, V. B. B. A., have decided
to go on a ten-days' camp with the
Bloomsburg company. The boys will
leave on July I6 for Forks, a popular
camping ground in Columbia county.
Semi Weekly Bulletin,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-07-12

Tuesday mornings curb stone mar
ket was the largest in long time
There was an abundance of nice veg
etables and fruit, and the person who
could not be satisfied with the variety
offered on this occasion is certainly
hard to please. There were hf'y-'wo
wagons in all.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-07-12
Married..

CoTNER-MAUsT.-At the parson-
age, Strawberry Ridge, Pa, on July
4, 1900, by Rev. Jos. w. Bell, Mr. S.
l.. Cotner, Of Montour county, and
Miss Nora Maust, of Columbia
cOuntV
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-07-12

The re-opening of the Union
Church, of Orangeville, will take
place on Sunday, July 2ad, services
to begin at 1880 a. m. Addresses
will be delivered by RevS. LlmDert'
of Danville, and Myers, of Catawlssa
All are cordially invited to be present
There will be no Reformed service at
Hidlay or Briarcreek on that day.