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The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1902-03-13
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Meeks-My mother-in.,aw has been.
y an insane asylum foroyerayear.
WseksAWhat lucky mortal You
are! Mine IS crazy, too, but she hasn't
been locked up yetchicago Daily.
News.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1902-03-13
And GOOD One,

Wllie-Ea, Is politics f profession
lor u iSusinesss2
Pa-yyen, that depends upon cir
aqmstances. II you're on the WIN
lning side its q business.-Philadel-
p5haia Press.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1902-03-13
Finds Way To Live Long.

The startling announcement Of q
Discovery that will surely lengthen life
= made By editor q. Il, Doswnrey, pt
Churubueco, Ind. Il wish to atate.a he
awrites. that DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption is the most infallibie
remedy that I have ever known Tor
Coughs Colds and Grip. Its invailu
able to people with weak lungs. Having
this wonderful medicine no ore need
dread Pneumonia or Consumption. Its
relief is instant and cure certain. VAN
berg& Jacobsonguarantee every Joe and
sl,po BOTTLE and give trial bottles fres,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1902-03-13

Ata meeting fthe academy of Med
seine at Paris Dx HHichard created d
stir by ~eeaalsatang the popular notion
that people who have heart tR0gjsle
cannotFSafeay take chaoroform. he
produced statistics in support OF his
statements. PsSf Berger ALSO spoke
ON the samesseeas5oR, aDd agreedsMith
DE Haielidrd. He saId HOT Shloro.
form sprndeptly used was still the
safest asdasthefic.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1902-03-13

qaaee EApait af Eiesy Changes.
A yeouung man q seldom account
for bis fathers lacK Of knowledge, hpt
in after years, when he has sons OF
his own, he begins to realize the igno-
rance of gouth.-Chicago Daily News.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1902-03-13
wanted d Man, Not a Tit

One Ct Levi r. Morton's daughters
has just been married to an American.
and the Chicago Record-Herald adds.
by way IF explanation. that every
flock seems to have its black sheep.
A Wise BaiIonnist.
1T was a lucky thing for Santos-Du-
mont, says the Chicago Inter Ocean,
that his dirigible balloon went to
pieces oyer a soft place.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1902-03-13
Iarxe pear1s

Nrefpft na~turaI;st, Kapasi Dubois,
asserts tbat aIl large pearls are pofh-.
ing but sarcophagi. in the center of
which rest The dead bodies of small
tpaFiHe Hossn Woglds Work
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1902-03-13
Notice for Publication.

and Office at Fargo, Nd. Marcl. s, 1902.
I'd settler has flied notice Of his intention t max
ina proof in support of his Claim. an.l hat sal.
roof will be made before p. II. liilacr.SGn c.cri
II court, at Sherbrookc. y. L., OH Ap.ii ..
'90o, viz:
MOSES SAyOE,
N. of II. Sc. w.
He names the following witnesses to prove h;s
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of.
said land. viz:
alnrel =, Scott, Of Hope. N. d.
ifi!ii%m IL, Farris, OF g :.
.oiln Christie. OF - 4,
CHAS. N. VALENTINE. Register.
1St pab March 10.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1902-03-13

They Tl,iaIr No 0ge Honest.
j let a, m~anradyises honesty, and all
the thieves VIII say: AThe old hypq-
crite!"-Atchison Globe
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1902-03-13

Thas D AhaI q 8se lasas 1pi.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11
PURELY PERSONAL

Rev. A. Houtz of Orangeville was in town
yesterday.
W. n. Beck, of Orangeville. gave us a
call on Tuesday.
J.N. Thompson Of Wilkes Barre spent
Sunday in town.
]. NJ. Fairchid, of Berwick, was at the
county seat on Friday.
Mrs. w, N. Hoser, Of Fishngcreek,
spent Wednesday in town.
w. b. Wilson, of Bendertown, was among
our callers during the past week.
Washington Parr, former County Com
missioner, was in town on Thursday.
TX. Commissioner, A. b. Herring, of
Orange, spent Thursday in Bloomsburg.
Jonathan foreman, of Howellvlle, came
up on Monday aud spent the DAY in Blooms
burg.
Capt. Edward Reese is visiting his daught-
er andson.in Mr.. and Mrs. X. +. Hart
man.
Mrs. J. r. Britain has gone to Washing
ton 10 spend the winter with her son M. |.
Britain.
Charles Eyer, School Director and lead
ing citizen Of Scott township, spent Thurs
day in town at the Institute.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11
Gilmore's Toy Bazaar.

For many years at the holiday
season William H. Gilmore has
offered an immense assortment of
toys and games suitable for Christ
mas gifts for the little ones. This
year he has surpassed all former
efforts. The store room is full of
goods and besides this the entire
third floor has been turned into a
toy shop. Here are dolls, wagons,
iron toys, wooden toys, mechanical
toys, dishes, tree decorations,
drums and thousands Of other
things. The stock is now ready
and the public is invited to call.
2O-4t,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

The cred Cafe" was presented
to a slim audience in the Opera
House here Thursday evening. AS
is usually the case, the attraction
was a meritorious one, in fact one
Of the finest ever seen in this town,
and the people did not turn out. 1t
is seldom, indeed, that company
Of such general strength comes this
way, every member was capable.
The scenery too was beautiful. In
spite of the poor attendance the
play was presented in full, and no
part was sighted. The Company
will return in January, and all who
enjoy seeing good play and one
which points its moral in healthy
fashion, should attend.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11
Columbia g. MOntOur El. Ry.
TIME TABLE IN EFFECT JUNE.
1,I9oa, and until further notice

Cars leave Bloom for Espy, Almedia, Lime
Ridge, Berwick and intermediate points as
follows:
A. VI. 500, $40, 6;2o, 700, 7;4o, $40,
600, o:4o, 1920, II:oo, II:4o.
2. NJ. 1870, 1900 1910, 2.2o, 500, $40,
4:2o, $500, $40, 6:2o, 100, 7:4o, S:21, 600,
so:2o and 200 Saturday nights ouly.)
Leaving depart from Berwick one hour
from time as given above, commencing at
BOO a. m.
Leave Bloom for Catawissa A. NJ. 6:2o,
TOO, 7:4o, $50, 600, 9:4o, 1000, II:4o.
p. M. 1870, 100 I:4o, 2;2o, 500, $40,
4=2o, 500, $40, o:2o, 700, TAO, S:2o 9:oc
o:4o, 1920 and (II:oo Saturday nights only.
Cars returning depart from Catawissa &c
minutes from time as given above
ID. G.. HACKETT,
Superintendent
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

Our theater goers will be delight
ed to learn that The Missouri Girl
will return to the Opera House,
next Wednesday night Dec. 18th.
This wonderfully successful comedy
drama is one that never grows old.
Any person with average intelli-
gence can eujoy the performance
time and again without growing
weary. The comical situations,
the droll wit, the ludicrous char
acters, and the interesting special
ties are always a source of great
pleasure to all who see it. Sadie
Raymond will be the Missouri Girl,
while the funniest of comedians,
Fred Raymond, will be seen as
Zeke. You all remember him.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

Sadie and Fred Raymond are to
be with us again next Wednesday
night Dec. 18TH in that famous
comedy The Missouri Girl, and it
is unnecessary to state that the
house will not be large enough to
accommodate the people who would
like to attend the performance. The
play and company have made such
a decided hit on former visits that
it is hardly necessary to do more
than announce the date to secure a
packed house. Mr.. Raymond pro-
misses even grander performance
than was given before.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

Wesley Manley died at his home
in Catawissa on Sunday. He had
resided in Catawissa for only about
three weeks, having moved there
from Ashland, and had been i'll
only few days. He was victim
of chronic rheumatism, and this
with an attack of typhoid pneumonia
caused his death. The surviving
family consists of daughter and
two sons. The former is Mrs. T..
]. Fisher, of Catawissa. The one
son Harry L. lives at Ternie, Brit
ish Columbia, and the other Will
lam H. at Philadelphia.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

l.. Z. Whary has Haviland and
Limoges china in tea and dinner
sets, also in open stock and odd
pieces. Here are some of the odd
pieces: Mayonaize, fruit and cake
dishes, salad bowls, chocolate sets,
sugar and cream sets, oat meal sets,
bouillons and ramacons, bon-bons,
nut dishes, tea strainers, etc. No
nicer Christmas gifts can be found.
1-2t.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

Any subscriber who pays up all ar
rearages and year in advance will
be presented with copy of the Cen
tennla! Souvenir Book of Bloomsbury.
Any new subscriber paying in ad-
vance will get receipt to Jan. 1904
and a copy of the book. Subscribe
now. II.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

On account of the inability of the
district to secure coal, the Sunbury
school board has decided to extend
the Christmas vacation week be-
yond the usual period, making it
three weeks. 1t is expected that
by the time the schools are reopen
ed supply of fuel will have been
received.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

DR.. ]. P. Welsh is an instructor
before the Wyoming County teach
ers institute in session at Tunk-
hammock this week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

Preparations for the Christmas
festival are now under way with
the several Sunday schools Of town.
This years musical program will
be especially good. The anthems
will be sung by augmented choirs
in all the churches.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

While descending the steps at
the Wheelmen's Club house Satur-
day evening, S. R. Bidleman, slip
ped OH the ice and plunged forward.
In attempting to save himself he
struck the palm of his hand on one
of the sharp iron pickets, infiicting
a severe and painful wound.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

Basket ball in the Normal Gym
nasium tomorrow night. Parsons
VS.. Normal. Al Newton directs the
play of the visitors and a good game
is looked for.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

Blank books, ledgers, day books,
journals, counter books, cash books,
legal paper, fools cap, letter paper
and all stationery supplies at Mer-
GERS Drug and Book store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

Prof, Phillips, of Bucknell Uni
versity, delivered two stirring SER
mons in the Baptist Church on Sun
day. Large congregations were
present.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

E. J. Bowman S address on "The
Welfare of Our Country" was not
given Tuesday night. The Court
House was open and the speaker
was on hand, but there was no
audience.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

w. J. Correll & Co. as usual have
an immense and varied stock of
furniture. Before selecting your
holiday gifts see their line of
chiffoniers, couches, easy chairs,
book cases, chamber sets, parlor
sets, and all the latest novelties in
furniture. II-3t
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

Isn't it provoking when you are
in hurry TO be preceded to the
free delivery window at the post
Office by a person who asks for the
mail Of FIVE or six?
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

Prof. c. II. Albert left yesterday
for Newark, Delaware, where he
will be an instructor in County
institute. He will address the Sum
day afternoon meeting Of the Y. NJ.
c. A. at Lancaster, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

A handsome new line of invita-
ton papers just received at this
Office. All the latest designs in
fashionable type for wedding invita-
tions are here. No trouble to show
samples. II-3t
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

We carry a nice assortment o.
Twelve Mo. Books bound in cloth
for Ioc. Some of the more popular
titles are Robinson Crusoe, Black
Beauty, Black Rock, John Halifax,
Arabian Nights, ETC., at Mercer's
Drug and Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

va va Herman Fritz, son of A. L.
Fritz, Esq, has been elected by the
Berwick School Board to succeed
II. X. Hess as teacher of the A
grammar grade.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

Bruce Kelchner has relinquish-
ed his conductorship on the motor
car, and has purchased the dray
line from Daniel E. Krnm.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

The largest and finest assortment
of Watches and Rings that we have
ever shown at Geo. w. Hess.
Prices right.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

Box papers from Ioc. to soc,
Tablets from S to 25c. Envelopes
from S to &C. per pack. All station
cry at Mercer's Drug & Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

Dorhinger, Hawks and Mt,
Washington Cut Glass at Geo. w.
Hess. No acid finish or no seconds
in my stock. Nothing but the
finest.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

G. Edward Lewis has recovered
from his recent serious illness but
is not yet strong enough to resume
his position in the postofiice.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

If you want a hot water bottle,
fountain or bulb, syringe, nipples
or baby fittings go to Mercer s
Drug and Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

Car loads of apples are being
shipped from Benton and vicinity
to the Philadelphia markets. An
agent is going through the country
and buying up the fruit.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

If you want your Christmas gifts
correctly and beautifully engraved
buy them from J Z. Roys, Jeweler.
Il-2t
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

Isaiah Hagenbuch purchased the
DR.. Evans property on Fourth
street at public sale for $4,75o.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

An unsung hero is one who helps
a girl into a carriage for another
fellow to take riding.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

Miss Letitia Whitney has return
ed 20 New York City after spend
ing Sunday in town.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

Plush caps SOC. to $3.50 at Ben
Gidding's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

All Philadelphia papers cents, by
the month delivered 80 cents, IS cents
a month at the store. w. MOVER
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

The Morning Press came out in
an eight page form yesterday, to
continue until after the holidays.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

At Whary's china store there is
a large line Of pretty Jardinieres,
Vases, Toilet sets, and a great as
sortment of china, glassware, etc.
At.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

Mr.. and Mrs. f. H. Wilson, Of
Market street, spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. F. l.. Klase in Ben
ton.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

Send your work in early. Gem
Laundry will be closed Thanks
giving.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

A Smoking Jacket makes a nice
Xmas present. We have them, Ben
Gliding.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

George Howard and family have
moved from Danville to Espy. Mr..
Howard formerly conducted stu
dio in Bloomsbury.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

Give us call and be convinced
that we are the best. Gem Steam
Laundry.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

Try DR.. Hess Chicken Panacea,
it will make your hens lay. AT
Mercer's Drug and Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

Buy your Sterling silver spoons
of Geo. w. Hess. Gorhams make,
all substantial weights.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

ONE CAR LOAD OF CANDY.
Tooley & Company offer special
wholesale prices to churches and
Sunday Schools.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

A big assortment of clocks at low
prices at Geo. w. Hess.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

No matter how over worked a
thief may be he's satisfied to do
without arrest.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

FOR A CHRISTMAS DINNER.
Everything in season at Tooley
& Co.'S.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

The biggest sign does not always
advertise the biggest business.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11
AT TooLEY & cos.

Celery, cranberries, sweet
potatoes, spinach, beets, oranges,
bananas, grapes, table nuts and
grape fruit, at Tooley & Cos.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

Ask Mercer for it, if he mas not
got it he will get it for you. Try it..
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

Sweaters for men and boys soc,
to S.. 90 at Ben Gidding's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

Negligee and laundried shirts at
Ben Gidding's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

Mems Overcoats, slash or straight
pocket at Ben Gidding's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

Umbrellasl Umbrellas for an
Xmas present at Ben Gidding's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

MufIlers and Silk Handkerchiefs
at Ben Gidding's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

Underwear in wool and cotton,
fleeced and plain at Ben Gliding S.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

Children's Overcoats, all kinds at
Ben Gidding's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

Bath Robes and Smoking Jackets
at Ben Gidding's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

A little son has been born to Mr..
and Mrs. w. H. Housel.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

Come in and see us, we'll treat
you right. Ben Gliding.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

Geo. w. Hess is headquarters for
Paul +. Writ fountain pens. The
largest assortment in town.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

The lowest possible prices on
Diamonds at Geo. w. Hess.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11
VISIT TooLEY & cos.

VISIT IOUl+Ef " 90 %
See their Christmas display. Get
their prices in candy before buying
elsewhere.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11
Bell Telephone.]
Why Can't | Get
PURE SPICES?
You Can If You go to
RISHTON's DRUG STORE!
How often you hear this question asked.

| just received this week from Gilpin
langdon & Co., of Baltimore, who lead
the world in PURE DRUGS and SPICES
. consignment of spices put up in 2oz.
4oz. and l pound tin boxes, which they
guarantee ON every box as being abso
ntely pure and the very best. ,
The price is very little higher t',ar
the common truck sold rs spices, bu'
they are cheaper in the end because Sc
much stronger. Come in and see then
and get book on spices.
We have the following kinds:
Allspice, English Mustard,
Cinnamon, Jamaca Ginger,
Cloves, African Ginger,
Red Pepper, Mace,
Paprika Pepper, Sweet Margerum,
White Pepper, Garden Sage,
Black Pepper, Turkey Dressing.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

A suit is a pretty nice present.
We have them, Ben Gliding.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

Dress cases, valises and trunks
at Ben Gidding's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

No cracked collars at the Gem
Steam Laundry. Try us.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

lamps to burn at Mercer's Drug
and Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

Hats and Caps at Ben Gidding's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

Mrs. II. S. Wilson is visiting her
sister i'll Wilkes Barre this week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

The largest line OF lamps in Old
Columbia County at Mercer ; Drug
and Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11

Bath Robes, Ben Gidding.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-11
LOCAL NEWS.

Legal advertisements on page 7.
Toques and Tams, Ben Gliding
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-30

Will Leave Tomorrow for His New
Field.

As heretofore stated Mr.. James T..
Duncan. who has relinquished his po-
sition as vardmaster at Alexandria Of the
Southern Railway 20 become general
vardmaster of the Chicago and Alton
Railroad with headquarters at Bloom
ington. Ill.,, will leave for that city to-
morrow. Mr.. Duncan, some years since,
commenced hrs railroad career as Il
junction hagman at the Old graveyard
crossing. His duty was to see that no
funeral trains were struck, and from that
humble position worked as telegraph
messenger, clerk, yard messenger, as
sistant ward manager and finally yard
manager. Mr.. Ryder, who was super
intendent of this division, recognizing
Mr.. Duncan's abilities, made him yard
master to succeed Mr.. Taylor, six years
ago. Mr.. Duncan leaves the Southern
Railway without n blot on his record.
He has been friend of all the men un-
der him and has given them all the
chances for advancement he had in his
power. They all seem sorry to see him
90. His friends wish him nothing but
success in his new field of labor. No
one will be appointed to succeed Mr..
Duncan in this city, but two men Will
be deputized 10 act as yardmasters tenn
porarily-one for day duty and the other
for the night service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-30
The ATTEMPTED Suicide on Steamer.

AS has been stated in the Gazette,
Joseph II. Feldsmith, passenger on
the steamer Norfolk, who has wife and
family in Wisconsin, made two attempts
at self destruction on board that steamer
while on her way from Norfolk to this
city Yesterday morning, and Is now at
the Emergency Hospital in Washington.
The man attempted 10 jump overheard
ea,'ly in the morning, and an hour or so
later cut his throat with pen knife,
Both attempts at suicide were frustrated
nv the crew of the boat. Domestic
troubles. il is believed, led l. III to at
tempt suicide. When Feldsmith board
ed the steamer at Norfolk Thursday
night the officers of the boat who noticed
him at all observed nothing out OF the
ordinary in his conduct. lie was nrst
noticed acting suspiciously by one Of the
decks hands yesterday morning shortly
after daylight. lie was on deck AT an
unusually carly hour, and tins TACT At
4racted attention to him The suspi-
eions of the deck hands were aroused
yhen they observed the man walk
ing rapidly along the rail sud
denly he stopped, and, taking Off his
coat and hat, sprang upon the rail.
lust as he was about to throw himself
,c.om the steamer one of the crew seized
him end escorted him below, where the
conta;n 6as informed of what had oc-
cured Fclt,smith was thereupon placed
in partial confinement and man was
set TO watch his movements. lie APP
peared to have thought better OF his IN
tentions and after an hour his custodian
was called away to attend to some duties
about the vessel. Soon afterward Feld-
smith was seen to emerge from the CABIN
with blood gushing from his throat. lie
had an open knife iD bis hand. An
officer of the boat attempted 10 wrest the
knife from him ard struggle eBsEed,
which was soon ended, however, as
Feldsmith was weak from the loss OF
blood and succumbed to the superior
strength of his antagonist The wounded
man was escorted below, where the
boats surgeon made hasty examlha'
sion of the wounds aud pronounced then
slight. A temporary dressing was aP
piled and when the Norfolk reached thu
CITY message was sent to Washington
TO have the Emergency Hospital smsg'
lance nj the wharf there.