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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-05-30
Bloomsbury National Bank
DANVILLB'S LOSS.
The Large Reading Iron Works Almost Wiped
Out by Fire.

Danville's prosperity, which has
been largely IN evidence of late, re
ceived serious blow on Thursday
night last, when the large Reading
Iron Works, easily the leading industry
OF the town, was almost wiped out of
existence by fire. The fire had its
origin in structure known as the I6
inch bar mill, and was discovered
about halt past ten o'clock. The
alarm was hastily sounded and prompt
ly responded to by the city's entire
department, but unfortunately the
force of the water in the plugs attached
to by the various companies was SO
weak that the work of the firemen was
OF little or no avail. The flames COM
municated from one building to
another with startling rapidlty and the
people realizing the inability of the
firemen to cope with it, were greatly
alarmed, fearing that it would spread
still further. But an interposing hand
IN the shape of stronger force of
water, manifested itself and in short
time thereafter the flames were gotten
under control. The loss is placed at
nearly $Ioo,ooo while the insurance
is not more than half that amount.
A mass meeting of citizens was held
in the Danville Court House Monday
evening, for the purpose Of taking
action relative to the loss sustained by
the Reading Iron Company. A COM
mittee of five was appointed to draft
resolutions of regret, and to show that
the people appreciate the great help
that the industry has been to the town.
The plant employed about 900 men.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-05-30
PHILIP s. MOYER.

At the age of sixty eight years, five
months and twenty-five days, death,
the comforter of all who time cannot
console, claimed Philip S, Meyer, at
his home, in the rear of West street,
Saturday afternoon. For years past
he had been marked by afflctlon, and
several times during the past two
years his condition was so low that
the end was anticipated.
The deceased was veteran of the
civil war, and served in Company Z,
Io3d Regiment, Pennsylvania Vol,
unteers. He was also member OF
Ent Post, $50 G.. A. r.
Mr.. Meyer was the father OF five
children, all by his first wife, and the
children survive. They are Mrs. l..
P. Bell, of Schoolcraft, Mich, Mrs.
Elizabeth Mears, of Brooklyn, Edward,
of New York, and George w. and
Valentine B., of Bloomsburg.
The funeral was held from the
house Monday afternoon, and was
largely attended, Rev. M. +. McLlnn,
of the Lutheran Church, officiating.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-05-30
SPECIAL MEETING TOWN COUNCIL.

There was full attendance at the
meeting of the Council held Monday
evening. II was a special occasion,
called for the purpose of hearing the
report of the Committee on Light, in
regard to a renewal of the contract
with the Electric Light Company.
Mr.. Hartman was TIE first to speak
on the matter. He reported that the
Committee had met and was IN favor
of accepting new contract.
Mr. Cronin moved for six months
extension of contract.
Mr.. Duy, of the Electric Light Com.
pany said that light could not be
furnished for the price stipulated, VIZ:
$50 per light, per year, on a six
months contract because that price
was based on FIVE year contract.
Mr.. Cronin's motion was put to a
vote and lost.
Mr.. Scanlan, representing the new
Electric Railway, was present. He
stated that the Company proposed to
make Council a proposition, in the
course of a week or so.
1t was finally decided to postpone
action on the matter until the Offer
from the latter company has been re-
ceived.
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The Ranks Are Thinning.
The Old Veterans Rapidly Answering the Lasl
Roll Cali.

"The ranks Of the Grand Army are
thinning. Time will be served, and
as he swings his scythe to and fro, the
thread of the veterans life falls across
its sharp edge and is severed. Each
year the proportlonate decrease in
members increases IN almost geomet-
rcal ratio, and where once stood an
army there line up now only the rap
idly thinning ranks.
But though they die, their deeds
will live while Time himself remains.
The magnificent heroism and splendid
accomplishment which were the
foundation of the Grand Army of the
Republic will stay to perfume the air
with the fragrance of unselhsh and
triumphant patriotism.
Al times it might seem that the
deeds which preserved and cemented
the Union were forgotten or heedlessly
regarded-that the new generations
marching to the front and assuming
the activities of life were inclined to
look askance at the tattered flags and
the fading uniforms. But great is the
error of him who thinks in this wise.
Ever deep in the memory of those
who lived during those stirring times
is indehbly imprinted a knowledge of
the veterans worth; and quickly on
the hearts of the young do history and
tradition write an appreciation which
only grows broader as the developing
years illuminate the sacrifices and
heroisms of 'the days that tried mems
souls"
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RESOLUTION.

The Board of Directors of the First
National Bank on May 2S, passed the
following resolution
Whereas Miss Mary Tustin has for
a number of years been actively identi-
fed in various capacities with the
work OF the First National Bank OF
Bloomsbury, witnessing and assisting
in the successful growth of the Institu-
tion by her gentle and courteous man
ner no less than by her pains taking
and her faithful performance OF duty;
and, whereas, Miss Tustln has by her
kindness and sterling integrity won
during these years many friends;
Therefore, Resolved, that we as a
Board of Directors of the First Nat
ional Bank do hereby record our APP
preclatlon of her faithful service and
regret her withdrawal from the bust
ness of the Bank; that we tender our
heart felt thanks and extend sincere
wishes for a useful and happy future.
Resolved that copy of this reso-
luton be sent to Miss Tustin and also
published in the Papers ofthe County.
MYRoN |. Low,
Secretary OF the Board.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-05-30
THE MYSTIC MIDGETS.'
liliputan Carnival Of Nations, Pupils Of Third
Street School.

The following is the program of
the "Mystic Midge,s," to be held in
the Opera House Friday and Satur-
evenings, May 3Ist and June Ist:
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-05-30
CAST or CHARACTERS

Prince Obdiilous, Ruler or the "Mystic
Midgets, Gladstone Hemingway
Commodore, of the "Mystlcs" Ship "Phantom,"
Charles Krup
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Mondays Court.

Court was in session few minutes
Monday morning. Associates Fox
and Kurtz presided.
Hotel license of Charles Gold, in
Greenwood township transferred to
Frank Morton.
Estate of T. c. McHenry. Petition
Of John G. McHenry, guardian, ct al.
for order to sell real estate. Order
granted.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-05-30

People residing on low lands near
the stream are apprehensive OF high
water. With the continued down
pour of rain they have reason to be
exercised. There has been scarcely
q clear day for a week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-05-30

Two games of ball for one ad-
mission at Athletic Park to-day.
Sunbury VS.. High School, and Ex-
Leaguers VS.. Juniors. Patrons can
expect some rare sport in the latter
contest.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-05-30

The Colored Americans, cele-
brated base ballists, of Pittsburg,
did not exhibit themselves in
Bloomsbury Monday. Wet grounds
prevented the game.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-05-30
Gnoe sJRore .53emoriaz Day.

Ny nee more the day of memories sweet has come
We When with bowed heads and solemn muhled drum
S$ss We gather at the bivouac of our braves
To lay our floral tributes on their graves
Emblems of grateful memories that are theirs
On CLASSY atars mid flower scented airs.
We offer floral incense, praise and prayers
No more the bugles to dread battles cali.
No more for them the smoky battle pail
No more the WEAKNESS and bloody strife
Which marked the warriors stern eventful life
But rest mid sweetfaced flowers meath emerald sod
Ger which so oft our pilgrim feet have trod-
Our thanks ascending unto them and God
Time with its gentle ministries has heeled
those old-me hates to VOWS of vengeance steeed;
The od-tme sorrows have given away to pride
That such glorious death our heroes died;
And while we better love the cause today
For which we owe much to such as they,
We give kind thoughts to those who sleep in gray.
Yet every year these graves stand forth anew
AS witnesses our nobly true,
That heroes such as these and heroes graves
Protest against dlsunlon, human slaves,
The endless sweep of heresles and i'll
Which called for and human blood until
The hosts had die which these green graves fill
Cover them gently, with each bossomed wreath
Go thoughts as fragrant to our boys beneath
Who taught all men with loyal deeds and true
For such countrys dare and do.
Ascending with flower odors from this ground
Let faith look up and gratitude abound,
Until Resurrectons revellle shall sound
l. EDGAR JONE
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-05-30
May Buy the Canal.
Railroad Company Likely to Buy Abandoned
Waterway.

The Pennsylvania Canal Company
which is now closing up its affairs has
had appraisers going over its property,
so that some idea of what the prop
erty is worth can be arrived at. These
appraisers consist of one representa-
tive from the Canal Company, one
from the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany and an uninterested party.
AS soon as the appraisers make a
report the property of the company is
TO be offered for sale. The belief is
that it will be purchased by the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company. The
canals that the Canal Company for
merly owned, and which were aban-
doned some years ago, were in every
instance bought IN by the Pennsyl-
vania. The canal alongside of the
Susquehanna river offers different
problem, as it does not parallel the
road in the same manner as did the
canal that ran alongside the Juniata
river.
From Columbia to Harrisburg the
canal parallels the railroad and the
ground it occupies can be utilized by
the railroad. From C!ark's Ferry to
Sunbury the canal is on the opposite
side of the Susquehanna river, but
from Sunbury to Muncy 1t is along
side of the railroad, II is believed
that wherever the canal runs parallel
and alongside of the railroad that the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company will
buy it and utilize it for the extensions
that are made from time to time.
Brief life was the portion of Mrs.
w. Scott Adler, whose death occurred
Thursday afternoon last, at the home
of her mother Mrs. Abner Welsh, in
Orange township, after an illness COW
ering only short period. She was
a highly esteemed lady and her de-
mise will be sad news to host of
friends. About ten years ago she was
united in marriage to w. Scott Adler,
who, with three sons, survive. The
family, for two years or more, have
resided in New York. The funeral
took place Monday. Deceased was a
sister of DR.. J. p. Welsh.
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YOUR BANK.

The relations existing between this bank and its Gus
toners close and cordial We esteem it a compliment
to have people lay claim to the institution being their
bank. Is it also y0nrsP
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-16
MISS LOUISE HOLT SPONSOR.
Miss Mary Archer Turner Maid Of Homer of
N. C. Sons Of Veterans.

Especial to the News and Observer.)
Winston Salem, N c., May 15.-George
Noreet, commander of the North Caro-
lima division, United Sons of Confed-
crate Veterans, has appointed Miss
Louise Holt, daughter of l.. Banks Holt.
of Graham, to act as sponsor for the
Sons of North Carolina at their annual
reunion in Memphis. Miss Mary Archer
Turner, of Raleigh, will be first maid Of
honor. These two young ladies will be
entertained while in Memphis at the
Cordova Hotel by N. B. Forrest Camp
u. c. v. of that city.
Judge Starbuck has given judgment
against General JOHN Gill, of Baltimore,
receiver of the old Cape Fear and Yad-
kin Valley Railroad, for one thousand
dollars. Suit was brought against the
road by the administrator of w. p.
Hane, who was killed by train on the
Cape Fear road a few years ago.
G. B. Watson will leave tomorrow for
Spottsylvania, Va, to attend the dedi-
cation on next Sunday of monument
to men who We're killed during the great
battle, May 10, 1864. 1t was during this
conflict that Mr.. Watson was seriously
wounded. Col. S. H. Boyd, of Rock
ingham county, colonel of Watson g
regiment, was killed
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LITTLE is REALLY KNOWN
CortelyOn is ClOse.Lipped Regarding
the Matter.
A BULLETIN ISSUED AT TWO O'CLOCK
At a Consultation Of Three Physicians Il Was
Said That Mrs. Mckinley Had Lost
Nothing Since The Morning
Bulletin.
lBy the Associated Press.l

San Francisco, Cal, May 15--It is gen.
orally reported in this city this after
noon that the condition of Mrs. McKin-
ley is extremely critical, but nothing of
definite nature can be learned, as
Mr.. Cortelyou. the only avenue OF off
cial information, declines to make public
at present anything tangible regarding
the happenings in the sickroom.
At 2 o'clock Secretary Cortelyou gave
out the following bulletin regarding Mrs.
McKinley's condition:
"Dr. Henry Gibbons was in consultation
with Doctors Hirschfelder and Rixey at
II o'clock today. They found that Mrs.
Mckinley had lost nothing since the
morning bulletin and is more comforta-
Bile now than then"
At o'clock tonight Mrs. Mckinley was
no better. She has taken but liquid
nourishment for several days and her
extreme weakness excites much appre-
hension. The attending physicians are
to hold another consultation about 10
o'clock The members of the Cabinet
who were to have attended the entertain
ment given by the Bohemian Club tonight
sent their regrets. The President late
this afternoon cancelled his engagement
for the banquet which was to have been
rendered in his honor tomorrow night by
the Ohio Society of California.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-16
MARRIAGE BELLS CHIME.
Miss Eva Dolly Winslow Welded to Mr.. Wal
ter Orwell Jewell.
Especial to News and Observer }

ISpeCldl 10 NEWS anu ODSeTNHIJ
Durham, N. c., May 15 In the Bap-
tist Church at West Durham this morn
ing, at o'clock, Miss Eva Dolly, daugh-
ter of Mr.. A. S. Winslow, was united
in marriage to Mr.. Walter Orwell Jew
ell, of Lawrence, Massachusetts. The
bride is a daughter of the General SUI
perintendent of the Erwin mill, and the
groom is a member of the faculty of the
Lawrence, Mass, High School and also
connected with the Pacific Worsted
Mills of the above named State. Rev.
w. A. Smith officiated.
The ushers were three young ladies:
Misses Cora, Dora and Johnnie Mangum.
The maid of honor was Miss Ida Man
gum. Master Arnold G.. Mangum.
twelve year-old son of Mrs. Mary
Mangum acted in the double capacity
of best man and ring bearer
First entered the young lady ushers,
followed by the maid of honor and then
the bride, leaning on the arm of her
father. The groom and his best man
met them at the altar. The party en-
tered the church to the strains of Men
delssohn's Wedding March, and as they
were leaving Lohengrin's March was
played. Mrs w. A. Smith, who is a
skilled musician, presided at the organ.
The church had been beautifully deco
rated for the occasion, palms, ferns
and cut flowers predominating in the
decorations
The bride was gowned in a beautiful
white peau de sol, with train, garni-
tured by embroidered chiffon The
long bridal veil was caught up with
orange blossoms, and she carried
shower bouquet of white carnations.
The maid or honor wore white foulard
silk gown with applique trimmings.
She carried a bouquet of pink carna-
tions. The ushers wore dresses of
white organdie, with tucked chiffon
and lace and insertion trimmings
Immediately after the wedding vows
had been spoken the bridal party went
to the residence of Mrs. Mary Mangum,
where wedding breakfast was served.
The bride and groom left this morn
ing for Virginia, where they will spend
few days visiting the Natural Bridge,
Luray Caverns, Harpers Ferry and
other places of interest. They will theh
go to Washington Philadelphia, New
York and on to Providence, the old
home of the bride. They will arrive
at the groom's home, Lawrence, May
80. A reception will be rendered them
on May 81.
The bride is a very beautiful and ac-
compGshed young lady. The groom is
popular club and secret society man.
The presents received came from sew
eral different States.
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Royal Arcanum in Session.

n(SpeicaI to News and Observer.)
Asheviile, N. C., May 15,--Mr j. w.
Summers, Grand Regent of the French
Broad Council of the Royal Arcanum, de-
livered the address of welcome to the
delegates to the oath annual session of
the Royal Arcanum at the informal re-
ception at Battery Par Hotel Mr. w.
Holt Apgar, Supreme Regent of Newark,
N. j., responded. There are nearly one
hundred delegates attending the sessions,
which are secret
complimentary dance was given at
Battery Park Hotel tonight A carriage
drive to Biltmore is one among many
pleasures arranged for the party The
Grand Lodge will be in session until Tues
day of next week
Among the delegates are quite a num-
Der of distinguished men from all sections
of the country, many of whom are ac
companied by their wives, who are de-
lighted with their reception and Ashe-
ville's charming climate. The annual dis
bursements of the Royal Arcanum now
aggregate eight million dollars.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-05-16
TO MEET AT GREENSBORO.
The State Press Association Accepts the City's
Invitation

Especial to News and Observerl
Greensboro, ~ c., May 15.rSecretary j.
b. Sheriff., in behalf of the North Caro-
lima Press Association, has accepted the
invitation of the city to meet in Green's
boro this year. The meeting will be held
on July 10th and 18th and will be fol-
lowed by pleasure trip to Morehead
City. In the latter part of September the
association will visit the Pan American
Exposition at Buffalo.
The railroads will give reduced rates
to the commencement of the State Normal
and Industrial College, which will en-
brace May 18th 22nd.
r. M. Blackburn, a native of this coun-
ty, died yesterday at his home in Char
lesion w. Va. He leaves a number of
relatives in this section.
Judge Starbuck, of Winston Salem, be-
fore whom writ of habeas corpus, sued
out by H. d. Wawley, one of the gold
brick swindlers, was argued last night
refused to interfere in the amount of bail
which the writ alleged was excessive.
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Attempts to Run Cars Fren-
zies to Strikers.
RIOTS ANo BloODsHED FOLLOW AT ONCE
So Serious is the Condition That Gov
ernor Odell Has Postponed Con-
tinuance of a Tip to State In
stitutiORs and Returned to
Executive Mansion.
Executive Mansion.
(By the Associated Press.)

Albany, NY, May 15.-So serious is
the situation here tonight over the
Traction Company strike that Governor
Odell postponed the continuance of
trip to State institutions, which he had
undertaken, and returned to the execu-
tive mansion. Two thousand armed SOL
diers are now within the city limits.
more are coming and $500 are in readi-
ness to move to Troy when Governor
Odell so orders. The streets are throng-
with excited men, women and children
and the otherwise quiet day terminated
in bloodshed. A dramatic element was
added to the days features by the sud
den death of Adjutant General Hoff-
man.
AS long as the Traction Company does
not attempt to move cars or bring in
non-union men, the crowds on the
street remain good-natured, except for
taunting the soldiers and police, but tlac
instant an attempt is made to work on
the lines or bring non-union men in,
the crowd becomes frenzied and blood
shed results.
Citizens sabre slashed, non-union
faces, women and children tramplel
under foot, soldiers manned with flying
missiles and leaders in the crowds
beaten with muskets were some of the
results of the day Anticipating an
attempt to move the street cars in
Troy, Major General Roe has ordered
the Thirteenth, Fourteenth and Forty
seventh regiments of Brooklyn, Troop
c, of Brooklyn, the Second Signal Corps,
the Seventh, separate company, and the
Third Battery, which carries Gatling
guns, to hold themselves in readiness
to move Immediately.
Mob and militia closed in combat late
this afternoon, but by the accident of
fortune there were no serious casual
ties. 1t was the introduction of more
non union men to take the places of
striking Traction employees that pro-
duced the violence. Seventy-five non
union men reached the Union depot
shortly before o'clock, and their de-
livery at Quail street barn, a mile and
a half away, was made with dash
under cavalry escort with mob res
sistance in almost every block. Fren-
zied men swarmed through the police
lines, surged around the fast moving
cavalrymen, and fought to get at the
cowed non union men inside the circle
of galloping horses
The rays of the setting sun gave
CLINT to busy sabres, but the long
blades, welded by forebearing hands,
seldom descended in serious blows.
Several Of the mob were knocked down
by cornered cavalrymen, but the record
does not show the score of a single
fatality. In the passage through the
streets few of the non-unionists escaped
the flying brooks and stones that We're
hurled at them, but less than a dozen
were badly hurt. The courage of near
ly dozen Of the nom union men failed
them in the opening squirt through the
crowds and they sprang from the wa.
CONS that carried them to mingle with
and be lost in the crowd.
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cars. Mr.. Pemberton, however, was
hurled with terrific force from his cab.
His head struck the sharp end of cross
tie and his scalp was literally torn away,
from his forehead to the back of his head.
His breast was also injured, but it is
hoped not seriously. The scalp has been
sewed back on and he is at the hotel
resting as we'll as could be expecteds
His mother arrived from Fayetteville on
the afternoon train.
Engineer Pemberton was the only one
hurt. though seventeen negroes in the
third car of the express train narrowly
escaped.
A wrecking train has been here all day
clearing away the wreckage. The wrecked
engine (No. 31Sl was one of the best on
the Atlantic Coast Line. The two ex-
press cars burned were worth several
thousand dollars. Had not switch en-
CINE happened to be here at the time, the
whole of the wrecked train would have
burned.
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Leadsall Carolina nNewsandC Circulation

had three men at the bat each time
and three out, Wilmington doing the same
in the second and third In the fourth
Wilmington got in run. Crockett walk
ed Allen got to first on Meade's tumble
and Crockett took second, but it ought
to have been a double play. Clayton
bunted and got thrown out, but Crockett
and Allen advanced. the first named
scoring on a wild pitch. McGinnis struck
out. The fifth and sixth were goose eggs
for the Giants.
In the fifth Person got to first after
Sherman famed and Meade had singled,
but forced Meade cut at second Le-
Grande ended the inning via Foreman to
Crockett.