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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-01-02
WORTH $500, 100000.

The President of a certain big Oil Com
pany is said to be worth $500, ZOO, 900. A
tidy bit of money and no mistake. And
yet he isn't happy. In an address to Bible
class he spoke of trials and troubles of the
rich and the loads they have to carry. A
young lady whispered to friend that he
might wear Benson's Porous Plaster on his
back or, better still, divide the money among
the members of the class. don't know
why her idea about the plaster makes me
want to laugh, but it does. All the same
1 have seen plenty of people laugh after
putting Benson's Plasters on their backs
or chests, or on any other spot where there
was weight, heaviness, weakness or pain.
1t may be the sharp stabs of neuralgia, the
aches and wrenches of rheumatism /; it may
be colds in muscles or bones; it may be
those kidney or lumbago thrusts that make
you yell as at dog bite; or it may be
strain or cramp, anything that wants quiet
ing and comforting. Don't bother with
salves, liniments, lotions, etc., or with any
of the stupid and useless old style plasters.
Clap on Benson's. 1t relieves at once
and cures quickly. 1t stops the pain and
makes you laugh for the very ease and good
feeling of IL. But watch out against i'm
itations and substitutes. All druggists, or
We will prepay postage on any number
ordered in the United States on receipt Of
25c. each.
Seabury d johnson, Mfg. Chemists, ny.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-01-02
MISS CROPSEY FOUND.
Body OF Long Missing Girl FIoated
In the River.

ELIZABETH CITY, N. c., Dec. 2S.-
The body of Nell Cropsey, who mystic
riously disappeared from her home on
the night of Nov. 20, has been found in
the river opposite the Cropsey home by
two fishermen.
The verdict of the jury was as fol-
lows:
I'VE, the coroner's jury, having been
duly summoned and sworn by DR.. [.
Fearing to inquire into what caused
the death of Ella NJ. Cropsey, do here.
by report that from the investigation
made by three physicians of Elizabeth
City and from their opinions and also
from our personal observation said
Ella Nj. Cropsey came to her death by
being stricken blow on the left tenn
pie and by being drowned in the Pas
quotank river"
The jury recommended that James
Wilcox, Jr, who was last seen with
the girl, be held for examination.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-01-02
The Depey-palmer NuDtials.

NICE, France, Dec. 2S.-Miss May
Palmer and United States Senator
Chauncey Nj. Depew were married yes
terday by the civil ceremony required
by law. The civil marriage took place
in the American consulate and was
conducted by United States Consul
Harold S. Van Buren under special
dispensation of the secretary of state
Miss Palmer being Catholic. the first
religious ceremony took place in the
Church of Notre Dame today at II a..
m. Then followed wedding in the
American church at II noon.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-01-02
German Cruiser Sent to Venezuela

BERLIN. Dee. 31.-The small Ger
man cruiser Gazelle has been ordered
to sail Immediately from Kiel to Ven
ezuelan waters. The government in
tends to send one or two other small
warships to reinforce the present Ger
man squadron in the Caribbean sea.
The additions to Germany's naval
force in the Caribbean'will not be suffi-
cient to give rise to suspicious among
the people of the United States that
Germany meditates anything beyond
the collection of claims due German
subjects. The German government de-
sires beyond anything else in this mat
ter to avoid disturbing the govern
ment or the people of the United
States.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-01-02
LAWMAKERS MEET.
Opening, Day Of New York
Legislature Quiet.
GOVERNOR ODELL'S ANNUAL MESSAGE
The Assembly Re-elccts Old Omcers.
Taxation of Mortgages TO He
Sessions star LegisIa-
tive Feature.

ALBANY, Jan. 1.-The state legisla.
ture convened at IL a. IN. today instead
Of at noon, as has heretofore been the
custom. The election of officers created
little interest and was carried out in
accordance with the programme fixed
by the caucuses held last night by the
Republican and Democratic assembly.
men and senators.
The slim attendance was noticeable
feature. Very little interest was man
ifested in the proceedings, and all
signs Indicated the belief that the COM
ing session would be Il brief and per.
haps uninteresting one.
The assembly officials were re-elect-
ed, as follows:
s. Fred Nixon. speaker; Colonel A. Il.
Baxter, clerk; Frank w. Johnson, SER
reant-at-arms; principal doorkeeper
Jacob Kemple. New York; first assist
Ant doorkeeper, Andrew Kehn. Albany;
second assistant doorkeeper. Charles G.
Gray, Livingston; stenographer, II. G.
Lammert. Kings.
The Democrats named for speaker
Hon, George NJ. Palmer of Schoharie,
which honor carries with it the leader
ship of the minority on the floor.
Taxation of mortgages will be the
star legislative feature of this session.
All other questions that it was thought
some weeks ago would cause a big fur
ry have simmered down in Importance
until they are as nothing at all beside
this greater topic. At least this is the
opinion of Speaker Nixon, the man of
all others who, next to the governor,
Nuuht to know
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-01-02
Mrs. HObart's New Year GIFT.

PATTERSON, N. j., Jan. 1.-The
Children's Day nursery here has re-
ceived from Mrs. Jennie II. Hobart.
widow of the late Vice President Ho-
bart, a New Years gift in the form
Of a plot of land 100 by 25 feet in
Paterson. In addition to the land
Mrs. Hobart also gives $4,000, with
which to erect and furnish completely
modern building adapted to the
needs of the nursery.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-01-02
A Quiet Election.

SANTIAGO, Cuba, Jan. 1.-The
elections passed off yesterday without
notable incident in this district. The
Nationalist was the only ticket in the
field, and it was consequently elected.
Very few votes were cast in this city,
and little interest in the proceedings
was apparent. The day was unusual.
ly cold and rainy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-01-02
Costly Gems Stolen.

NEW YORK, Dec. 30.-Jewelry val
ued at more than $4,000 was stolen
from Paul G. Thebaud of 15S Madison
avenue yesterday morning, including
MI eleven carat diamond, famous in
jewelers. circles as one of the purest
pf pear shaped stones and valued at
10000. A valet has disappeared and
Is suspected of having committed the
theft
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-01-02
johnson Declines Trea.urership.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-First AS
sistant Postmaster General Johnson
has declined tender made to him by
Governor voorhees, Of the office of
state treasurer of New Jersey. Mr..
Johnson said that, while he appre-
ciated the honor done him, he pre-
ferred to remain in his present posi-
tion,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-01-02
Jenries and sharkey Matched

NEW YORK, Dec 31.-Jim Jeffries
and Tom Sharkey have been matched
for a contest which will involve the
heavyweight fistlc championship of the
world.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-01-02

WANTED-SEVERAL PERSONS OF
character and good reputation in each state
Zone in this county required) to represent
and advertise old established wealthy bust.
ness house of solid financial standing. Sal
airy $IS. 90 weekly with expenses additional,
all payable in cash each Wednesday direct
from head Offices Horse and carriage fur
nished, when necessary. References. En-
close self addressed stamped envelope. Man
ager, $40 Caxton Build'g, Chicago. (I6te26
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-01-02

Pipe dreams are not restricted to plumb
ers.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-05
MENTAL SCIENCE FoR DOCS.
A Healcr in Chicago Says II is Easy tc
Cure Sick Animals.

A Healer in Chicago Says It is Easy to
Cure Sick Animals.
Chicago Chronicle
Christian Science is wen known IN the
field OF the dog factor aud veterinarian IN
Chicago, thus demonstrating that this
method Of treatment IS not known In the
East alone. pnmh animals have been cured
of Ills aud injuries hv science treatment
applied by Mrs Jennie H. Jones. Curlst
living al as FiftVseyenth street.
Mrs. Jones has demonstrated 10 hcr own
satisfaction and 10 the wonderlneut of Mrs
II. $. HAYDEN. 5T20 RoSille court. that
Christian science as cure for dumb
creatures Is inYlncibIe Her experiment 4
nave eeeh upon dpGS- theV were ms sue
ceSSful as they were Interesting During
the past few mouths Mrs. Jones has cured
nearlN a dozen dogs of various ailments
ana iuiuues Her surprising success,
coupled with love for animals, has in
duccd the DISCRIMINATION that she will dc
vote her life toward advancing the power
Of Christian science in the Acld where the
vetennarian and expert on animal diseases
have ever been alone
Mrs. Jones Is member Of tho First
Church ~ Christ Scientist. in Drexrl boule
ward Nearly year ago her pct Blen.
helm spaniel. which has won several
prizes az local dog shows, was run over by
% heavy wagon Unable to relieve the suf
fcring OF the dog witch she cnrried 10
Christian Science practitioner 20 see II
something could not be done to relieve it,
The practitioner ana Mrs. Jones worked
on the dog for five hours. at the end Of
which time they We're thrilled TO see the
animal recover from its injury and suffer
ing and scamper about the room livelier
than ever
Mrs. Jones took the dog home. mar
yelling NJ the cure, and determined then
and there that a new field was opening
for Christian Science. A few DAYS later
she learned that Mrs, Hayden, neighbour
who Is n dog fsnCier, WINS greatly alarmed
because of the Illness OF three of her dogs.
one BlenheRovaued at $500 and two
Japanese spnnlels worth as muph She
went Mt once 10 Mrs. Hnydcn's home and
related 20 her the marvellous cure science
had performed and offered to give Mrs.
IIayden's animals the treatment.
Mrs Hayden consented and three Of Inc
sick dogs were taken hone by Mrs. Jones,
who hogan To treat them. The dogs i'm
proved rapidly. until all were cured IN q
short time All the dogs had combined
dlstemper and pneumonia and had been
pronounced incurahle by n dog doctor. All
the afflicted animals are now in perfect
health.
y have proved beyond doubt" said
Mrs. Jones yesterday, that Christian
Science VIII cure dumb animals. II Is easier
man beings, because one does not have "a
overcome the fears mud doubts that exist
in che minds OF persons. The dumb animal
VIII do what he believes he can do. whore,
as q man or n woman viii wonder and
fear and doubt, The mind OF the animal
Is not distracted with q thousand other
things and, therefore, the power of science
does not meet the resistance found in the
mind 81 human beings
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-05

-oh. no" exclaimed Mr. Charles Haw-
trey, the English actor, when some one
hegan Offering him concentrations upon
his recent marriage; you've got Il all
wrong. I'm not married. That was my
brother Georaei''
ard then he tried 20 look unconcerned
eut ms attemut wasn't success, and his
friends began 20 pDol0el1e.
''uh' that's all right" interruntea tho
aetor, but gou see. / haven't done any.
thing since l landed except receive con
gratuiatiuns and indniries about my ,vlIess
health. and we'll It's a bit Irritating. yon
Know Let's talk about something else :
MT HAwtrey reached New York Lass
week on the Etraria. lie was icokin- ~.
iremeg well. nnd said he was glad 10 eet
hack 70 America. So
Wish ] were goins TO play IN New
n"rk again, nc remarked shut thcu IN,
glad OF chance 10 see the COUNTRY. soo
! cpen my tour Ia a Messenger from Ners
IN Boston on October &. ANA belte,,.
J visit all the leading cities I'm aaine
10 see Mr.. Charles frohman when ~ ~
sprns from Buffalo mex, week aud ask
me come into New York later On Win
The Man Blankley's I'm going back
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-05

10 london in April. ard vcry likely shall
thor"
That theatergocrs prefer a good, clean
show rather than some Of the hrcsd and
rather startling affairs that have been 81
fered to the pubiic hy leading actors and
actresses during the last few years may in
a measure account for the wonderfully sue
cessful engagement ~ Mr. n e.. GpodNin
and Mise Maxine Elliott are having nt the
Hollis street thcatcr Boston.
Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin are very popular
here, aud the announcement OF their nro.
posed separation has undoubtedly Increased
the Interest h them, hni. aside from M
new form. with scene for which there
WIS little excuse eliminated or replaced by
one that tells the story m d less ohjcc.
tonahle manner Is much morn acceptable
and has been the subject Of favorable com.
ment.
~
Mrs. Fiske IS hard at work rehearsiug
MARY Of Magdala." IN which she win be
seen shortly az the Manhattan theater. New
York city. and meanwhile some curtain
risers, rs II We're 90 the important prndnc
ton q the season arc being presented az
that house. Miss Tyree nud Captain
Molly" have been occupying the Manhat.
tan boards FOR some little time
~
In 'Lazsrre." which Otis skinner made
known 10 Chicago IA the Grand opera house
during the past week he IS credited with
an nhcommonly good piece of work 10 the
class OF dramatlZaions Of long novels
49,
In New York rehearsals for Richard
Mans6eld's forthcoming production Of
"Jullus Caesar" are not only engaging
nearly an q every day, but are spreading
themselves into two thcatcrs. The princt
pals are bard AZ II on the stage Of thc
Herald Square theater sfudying. practicmg
and developing the great scenes Of the
celebrated Shakespearcau tragedy The east
Is long one. employing thlrt give leading
actors ana actresses. Farther down the
street ana just on Broadway, iu the con
cert han ~ Madison Square garden, an
other set 81 actors are nj work polishing
their contribution 10 the production. Thrg
are thc mob leaders IN the spirited massud
groups 81 people IN tho market. forum and
battle scenes. None OF Shakespearc's play,
invites the artistic Development " great
crowds Of people as does Julius Caesar.
Forty Of these LEADERS, were put 10 work
early md they will shortly be supplemented
by 900 others. who will form the moving
background " tho dramatic pictutes 81
imperial Rome, Pictures Of rare beauty
may hc expected. ms an the scenery and
costumes, the luttcr 10 the number OF al
were designed ~ Sir Alma -Tameda r. a
a report has gained currency that the pro
dUctiun which Mr.. Mansfield uses Is that
which was used by Bccrbobm Tree IN hi,
revival nf Julius Caesar two years ago
This Us not true Mr., Tree stll has hi,
production intact In his theater In London
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-05
A BOTTLE OF
SiAart's Gin and Buchu
FIR |!
Cures Diseases of the Kidneys
Bladder and Prostate Gland.

WHAT 1T WILL DO.
Stuarts Gin and Buchu will clear up ali
deposits IN the urine.
Il VIII relieve all pain In the Bladder,
Kidneys. Small OF the Back.
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j VIII remove every trace OF Alhumen.
u will stop Frequency OF Urinatlon.
II will positively cure Dropsy.
II VIII both prevent and cure Brlghts
II win cure cystItis and Enlarged Pros.
II creates tremendous appetite and per.
feet digestion.
II tones mp. heals and Strengthens an
mucous membranes, and hence cures an
forms OF catarrh, whether OF the bladder.
prostate gland. nose, throat. stomach OF
bronchial tubes. Il is pleasant 10 take
stnart's Gin and Bnchu 81 per bottle. AL
arugEls's Or ny express, prepaid. 10 prove
Y cures sample hottie sent free and pre-.
neid 20 any one writing Stuart Drug Co..
Atlanta, Ga. Don't hesitate 20 write as
We have set aside 1900 bottles Tor free
distribution. SO that every one may know
by personal trial what Stnart's GIN ana
Bnchu viii do There are no eondlt ons, 80
sea Main street.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-05
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-11
UNIVERSITY WILL SUE
TO GET BACK LOANS

ATHENS, Ca, Aug. 9.-At the last ses-
sion of the board Of trustees Of the Uni
versity II was decided by that body to
take legal steps for the collection of prin-
cipal and interest due the university by
former students from the Charles Nc
Donald Brown fund.
As is well known this is a fund donated
TO the college by the late Governor Jo-
seph r. Brown to be used in loans to
worthy young men who were unable to
bear the expense Of a collegiate education.
The young men to whom this money
was loaned entered into an obligation TO
pay back the principal with four per cent
interest 1--WE years after graduation.
It now transpires that large number
of the benehciaries of this fund have fail
ed to comply with their obligations. The
amount now due the university from this
source Is about $4,000. Unless the money
is paid before October next suit is to be
instituted against these parties. Many Of
them are recognized as leading citizens in
all parts of the state. They are men Of
means, men filing high positions poltti-
cally and some of them leaders in relig-
ious work Yet they have failed to pay
back to the old university the amount due
and to which they are indebted for their
success in life, since without 1t they could
never have attained to the positions they
now occupy.
1t is doubtful If more than So 900 of this
amount is collectable by law. The obliga-
ton signed by the parties until the last
five or six years was not in the shape Of
a note However, If not collectable by
law, some will probably make the pay
ment rather than for II to become known
they did not have the honor to meet such
an obligation.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-11
MILLIONAIRE SCOTT
BY PAPER KNIFE
GUT TO DEATH.
CIVIL ENGINEER SLABS WALTER
A. SCOTT, CHICAGO MONEY
KING, TO DEATH IN LAT
TER's OFFICE TODAY.


CHICAGO, Aug 9-Walter A Scott
president of the Illinois Wire company.
was stabbed to death 10 the MOnadnock
building today by Walter L. Seedlings, a
civil and consulting engineer, with offices
in the same building. Stebbins used 3
paper knife, stabbing Scott twice.
The stabbing occurred in Mr.. SCOTS
private office. Mr.. SEEDLINGS had done
some work for the Illinois Wire COM
pany over which there had been a dis
pute. The two had a quarrel and Steb-
bipgs, it is alleged, called Scott a liar.
There was n scufhe and the two burst
from the private office with blood flowing
from SCOTS wounds.
Seedlings, when arrested, said he had
struck Scott in self defense and that he
had not intended injuring him serious
~.
The fight was witnessed by Miss Myrtle
Shun1ate. a stenographer in Scott's office.
who ran screaming into the hail. Occu-
pants of other offices notified the police
who placed Stebbins under arrest.
According to the story Of Miss Shumate.
the two men disputed for nearly an hour
over a claim of 5000. Suddenly the door
was thrown open and the men staggered
into the outer office, kicking each other
and using their fists.
Seedlings held the long steel paper knife
in his right hand and the weapon could
be seen flashing as the men struggled.
Suddenly Seedlings struck Scott in the
body. The blow was repeated a moment
later.
Scott staggered backward and finally fell
to the floor. He died within half an hour.
Mr.. Scott was reputed to he a millionaire.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-11
TWO Conventions
IN SESSION At
MACON
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY AND
GINNERs OF THE STATE ARE
HOLDING MEETINGS IN
THEcENTRAL CITY.

MACON, Aug This city is enter
tanning today delegates 10 two big gath
erings of prominent men who represent
agricultural interests. The horticultural
society, with about 100 men present, is in
session at the Hotel Lanier, and the gin
ners Of the state. are holding a meeting
at the city hall. The object of the meeting
of the ginners is to organize. They claim
that they want to get lower insurance
rates; help the farmer In HIS business, put
cotton in market in better shape and i'm
prove the conditions of the agricultural
classes in every possible way.
The horticulturists are referred to as the
people whose great efforts In years gone
by. brought about the peach growing in
dustry of the state, developed melon
growing, vegetable growing, etc.
Among the most interesting speeches
made at the horticulturists' meeting yes
terday was that of W. A. orion, assistant
pathologist of the department Of agricul-
ture of the United States. He said that
black root is threatening the' cotton In
dustry east of the Mississippi river. He
says the government has been looking into
the matter and studying the nature OF the
disease It is found TO thrive best on the
thin gray soil where there has been no
regard to rotation Of crops. He says the
parasites have had an opportunity to
breed and propagate their kind in the SOIL
He thinks rotation of crops, selection Of
only such seed as is immune and careful
use of fertilizers will check the progress
of the disease. He names Georgia, North
and South Carolina, Mississippi and Louis
lana as the states already infected.
The meetings will continue throughout
today, and the attendants upon the two
conventions viii then go home. The hor-
ticulturists have some very fine displays
of fruit on exhibition on Mulberry street
Some grapes, peaches, pears, etc, as
fine as were ever seen in this country are
there.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-11
1900 People Were in
Attendance At Final
Meeting At Pied
mont Park.

Last nights meeting OF the largest and
most significant gathering OF negroes that
has ever been held brought 70 close the
Negro Young Peoples Christian and 3D.
vocational congress The large auditorluhl
at Piedmont park was filed to its utmost
capacfty when the chairman, Bishop r
s. williams. DID. of Augusta, Ga. call
ed the congress TO order
The scenes at the closing were interest
ing. Fully 12.OO negroes were gathered
together I'm the auditorium and a large
number OF white persons were also pres
ent.
No exciting or emotional scenes Oc-
Cured. but when the 1900 voices Joined
An the song. God Be With You TIL We
Meet AGAIN." the very heavens seemed
70 echo the intense feeling thrown into
the inspiring hymn and after the benedie-
ton there was a general handshaking all
over the auditorium
II IS generally conceded by all, whites
and blacks alike. that the congress from
every standpoint has been wonderfully
successful
AT last nights session the Negro
Young Peoples Christian and Education
al congress was made permanent or
ganizatiOn and the following officers
were elected TO serve the term Of three
years:
Bishop w. J. Gaines. president.
Rev. E W. d. Isaacs. DID,, first vice
president
Bishop A walters. DID,, second vice
president
Bishop r. S. Williams. DID,, third vice
president
Rev. d. ]. Sanders. DID,. fourth vice
president
Rev. J. W. E. Bowen. DID,. fifth vice
president
Rev. L Garland Penn. A n, CORE
Gpronding secretary.
Rev. II. H Proctor, DID,, recording
secretary
Rev. W. ~. Alexander. treasurer.
The congress viii meet every three
years. The place for the next meeting
has not Jet been determined upon. but it
a. Hkely that the sessions viii be again
held here. as Atlanta Is the educational
center OF the negro race