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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-10-16
Alexander Billmeyer.

Alexander Billmeyer is a native
of this State, was born in Liberty
township, Montour county, in 1S4I.
He started in life as poor farmer s
boy, received a common school edit
cation in the public schools after
which he started numbering and
farming. Having earned enough
means by his careful management
to purchase larger mills and buying
large tracts of timber land in this
State, Maryland and West Virginia,
the output of which was millions Of
feet which was sent to such we'll
known car builders as the I.ehigh
Valley Railroad, Mckee Fuller &
Co., and the Milton car shops of
which the Hon. c. II. Dickerman,
of that place, was manager of that
we'll known firm. The P. 6, r. r.
Co. also received a good portion of
the lumber.
In all the aforesaid transactions
he was sole manager, looking after
his men employed, of which there
was over one hundred, for several
years: had always from the begin
ming adopted his permanent pay
day on the first day of each month,
unless a Sunday or holiday, then
the day following. This has been
for the past thirty-fve years.
Later on he partially retired from
his lumber interests and has since
been giving his many farms a good
part of his time. The one on which
he now resides contains his well
known game park, on which he has
over one hundred head of deer, 9
elk, a few black tail, or mule deer
several wild turkeys and probably
a couple thousand gray squirrels.
Mr.. Billmeyer is the Democratic
candidate for the short term in this
district to fill the unexpired term
of the late Rufus K. Polk. He is
popular with all classes, and will
undoubtedly receive a very large
vote. His election is assured, but
no Democrat should fail TO vote
for him, as it is best not to trust to
the uncertainties OF politics.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-10-16
CHARTER NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given, that an application
Will be made to the Governor OF the Common
Wealth OF pennsylvania, on the twelfth day Of
November, 1902, by Edwin Mccoy William (
Slack w. L. G. Sanders, Albert Jefferys and
James L. Brusstar. under the Act OF Assembly
or the commonwealth OF Pennsylvania, entitlCd
AN Act 10 provide for the Incorporation and
regulation OF certain corporations" approved
hplil 49, lS'i and the supplements thereto, for
the charter OF an intended corporation TO be
called "keystone Telephone Company OF Phila-
delpnla," the charter and object OF which is
constructing, maintaining and leasing lines OF
telegraph for the private use OF individuals,
firms, corporations, municipal or otherwise fof
general business, and for police, fire alarm or
messenger business, and Tor the transaction OF
any business in which electricity over or
through wires may be applied 10 any useful
purpose. Including the maintaining and operat-
Ing OF general telephone system and tel r.
phone business. and for these purposes 10 have
possess aud enjoy all the rights, benefits and
privileges OF the said Act OF Assembly and its
supplements. II. q. MICHENER,
lO-lo-St solicitor.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-10-16
Regular Meeting of Pomona Grange,

The 4th regular Quarterly meeting
of Pomona Grange, No. s, composed
of the Subordinate Oranges of Col
umba and Lower Luzerne counties
will be held in Columbia Grange
Hall, Bendertown, on Friday, Octo-
Der 24th, 1902, at 10 o'clock sharp.
Patrons from neighboring counties
have cordial invitation TO spend the
day with US. All Patrons coming by
rall on the B. & S. RR. will be me:
at Zaner's crossing and conveyed to
the Hall by notifying r. ID. Wenner,
Bendertown, not later than the Goth
inst. Patrons will be welcomed by
Bro, l.. NJ. Creveling, of Columbia
Grange, and.the address will be res
ponded to by Bro. c. H. Dildne, Of
No. Io8.
The morning session will be de-
voted to the transaction of regular
business, after which the following
program will be given:
Music, Rohrsburg Grange.
Recitation, Brother w. J. Kline,
No. IoS.
Recitation, Sister Lizzie Heacock,
No. SS.
Essay, Sister 1. B. keller, No. So.
Music, Benton Grange.
Recitation, Sister Mary f. Rich,
No. So.
Essay, Brother B. H. Crevsling,
No. 322.
Music, Columbia Grange.
Brother r. G.. F. Kshinka, of No.
r46 will open discussion on the fol
lowing; "The future prospects OF
the farmers of Columbia and Luzerne
counties"
/ Recitation, Brother r. w, Van,
horn, No IoS.
Music, Benton Grange.
Select Reading, Sister NJ. f
Mensch, 322
! Essay, Catawissa Grange, No. ar6.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-10-16
Pardon Refused.

George Sommers. VINO was CON
victed OF manslaughter IN the Montour
County Courts and sentenced to 1
term of one year and a half in the
peni,entiary, was refused a pardon,
by the State Board Of Pardons at its
session in Harrisburg yesterday. It
will be remembered that Sommers
and Miles Sassaman while indulging
in reckless driving, between Danville
and Grovania, colllded with team
driven by Wellington Hartman, and
which resulted in the latter's death.
Sassaman was tried and sentenced 10
three months IN the Montour County
jail, but he was released, and has
since died.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-10-16
Talbot-llvine Case Will be Considered
Oct. 90.

The case against Bishop Talbot,
which has resulted from the unfrock
ing of Rev DR.. Irvine, late OF
Huntingdon, now Of Philadelphia, and
which has occasioned much interest
among Episcopalians all over the
country, will again come up before q
Board OF Inquiry in Harrisburg on
Oct. 80. The board will be con-
posed of clergymen and laymen from
this Diocese, and the same number
from the diocese of Maryland, Phila-
deIphia and New York. The personenl
of the board includes some noted
clergymen and well known men Of
affairs.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-10-16
Repudia,ing Mckinley in Ohio.

Both Ohio Senators, in sounding
last Saturday the keynote of the
campaign" in Akron, in that state,
reproved those impious ones who
dare to hint that the present tariff
is less than perfect.
Mr.. Hanna's statement that "the
tariff is good enough as it is" be-
comes the Republican campaign
cry in the state of William Nc
Kinley, who on September 5, the
very day before he was shot down
in Buffalo by the assassin, said in
his last speech:
eve must not repose in fancied
security that we can t0re9er sell
e5FtyhiiHg ana by HHls or nothing.
= = = The period of exclusive
ness is past. Commercial wars are
Improbable. - = = TbvrHaRte
sOme Of eur tari65 are no longer nced-
ed for revepue or to encourage and
protect Our industries at home, why
should they not be employed to ex-
tend and promote Our markets
abroad?"
Mr.. Hanna finds The tariff good
enough as it is" Mr.. Mckinley
saw that the period of Exclusive
ness" ," of trying to sell everything
and buy little or nothing" of
Commercial wars" was past.
Which is the wiser view?-N y
W0rld. .Sebtember 20, 1902.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-10-16
CHARTER NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that an application
VIII be made 10 the Governor or the State OF
yember, A. d. 1892 by Robert Snodgrass, ii j.
Frederick, Z. H. Campbell, q. W. Miller and
others, under the Act OF Assembly OF the
act 20 provide Tor the incorporation aud fegula-
ton or certain corporations" approved Apti g.
1874 ana the supplements thereto, for the chart
Center Water Company, the object and purpose
pelhs 10 supply water 10 to the public wtnin
lhS ioWhShlp Oi Centre, County OF Columbis
ana StNLc OF Pennsylyani2, corporations and in-
dlYiduals residing or doing business therein,
ana Tor this purpose TO have, possess and enjoy
an the rights, benefits an6privileges OF the said
ACT OF Assembly ana Its supplements.
ROBERT SNODGRASS.
lO-l6 A. c, W. MILLER, solicitors
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-10-16

There is considerable difficulty
in getting the necessary poles for
Rohrsburg telephone line, and the
work is therefore being considerably
DELAYED.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-10-16

Harry Shultz, of Jcrseytown, son
of J c. Shultz, died Sunday at the
home of his parents, aged thirty
three years. His death was caused
by consumption, from which he has
been a patient sufferer for some
time. The funeral was held Tues
day with services in the NJ. L.
church at Jerseytown.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-10-16
CHILDREN's COATS.

Three times as many as last year.
Blue, castor or red cloth coats, cape
embroidered with colors to cores
pond, equal to last years 7.5J coats,
all sizes, 800.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-10-16
Valuable Farm Land.

The McKelvy-Neal land, known as
the Mcclure farm, will be sold on
Oct. 24th. 1t must be sold to close
two estates. 1t is the best farm land
along the Susquehanna. 1t will be
sold at auction at the Court House at
? p. m. See advertisement on 9TH
page.-at.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-10-16
FUR COLLARS.

Real Martin, not poor imitation,
with tails to match, equal to any
collar we have ever sold at $50,
this lot we offer at each, 800.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-10-16
BABY CAPS.

More kinds and sizes than you
will care to look at, silk and wool
or both together; any price, any
style, 25c. to 900
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-10-16
SHETLAND FLOSS.

Black, white and all best colors.
Eighty pounds of yarn just received
and more on the way. We keep
the utopia" yarns, none better.
l0c. skein, ! 90 pound.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-10-16

All Philadelphia papers cents, by
the month delivered 80 cents, IS cents
a month at the store. J. w. MOVER.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-10-16
MONEY SAVING CHANCE
Have YOU bought a Womans Fall Suit?
Have you purchased your Fall Underwear?
Have you procured Suitable Fall Coat?
WALKING SKIRTS.

Black, brown, oxford, medium
gray heavy cloth with seven rows
of stitching around bottom, equal To
any $500 skirt we know of. We
bought the entire lot from the fac..
ory, allowing us TO offer them @.
S3.9j.
LADIES' SUITS.
Navy blue venetian cloth, JACKIE,
lined with 1affeta silk, lapels faced
with black peau de sole, velvei
collar, skirt corded i'm clusters, drop
skirt lining with ilounce.
Actually worth S22. Our special
price. Sl70O.
Black pebble cheviot suit made
similar to above, real value $3.50,
our price Sl3 -.
DRESS SKIRTS.
In the newest cuts and trimmed
i'm several designs. They are all
well made and finished. This is the
third lot this season of these goods
That shows ifthey are good value or
not. $3.50 each.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-10-16

Some policemen are like a rain.
bow, they always get around after
the storm.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-10-16

2:2l PACE-PUkSE Sioo.
Woodshiue, ch. g., ], D. Simons
Sidney, y. N.,...,......,..... : ; /
Thomas W., 6, NJ. NJ. Sher-
wood, Scranton Pa.......... IS 5 4
Johnny O., c. 6, +. !. Davy,
Buffalo, n. N,................ 4 5 = !
Ada D., b. m, &. II. Camp,
ApaIachln, y. N............. 4 4 )
Sue Palchen, biz. M, Frank
Reeder, Buffalo, \. Y.... 5 4 ) &
lIi,ker, b. e., Thos. Ratheaher-
Ser, shling,on............ o s dr.,
Susanna, b. m, Nate Baker,
Lewisburg .................... DIR.
Olgus, S. g., William 2, Kaher
Nazareth h,..,.......,,........... S dr..
Time, 2;2o4, a;I7a, a;aI, 2:r9!, 2:I9l.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-11
NOTHING DOING IN KENTUCKY
Farmers Had No Time to Worry
About EeudS,

Col. Opie Read, novelist and play,
wright, was for many years identified
with country newspapers in Kentucky
and Tennessee, says the New York
Times. He says that one day he
approached a farmer in a Kentucky
town and asked him if there wa sany
news in his neighborhood.
Not a BIT NV news" said the farm
er. were all too busy with our
crops to think of anything else. All
quiet in our neighborhoOd."
Pretty good crops this year?' in
quired Read.
Bully" said the farmer. 81 ought
to be in the field this minute, an |
would be if I hadn't come to town to
see the coroner"
"The corOner?'
"Yep. Want him to hold an inquest
over couple of fellers down in our
neighborhood."
Inquest? Was it an accident?'
"Nope. Zeke Burke did it on a
a purpose. Plugged George Rambo
and his boy Bill with pistol. Got to
have an inquest
What caused the fight?'
"There wasn't nc fight Zeke never
give the fellers a show. Guess he
was right, too. cause the Rambos did
not give Zeke's father an brother any
chance. Just hid behind tree and
fired at 'em as they came along the
road That was yistidy mornin', an
in an hour Zeke had squared ac-
counts
Has Zeke been arrested?"
Nope What's the use? Some of
old man Rambo's relatives came along
last night, burned down Zeke's house.
shot him and his wife an set fire to
lis barn Nope. Zeke has mt been ar
rested. But | ain't got time to talk
to you. Got to git back to my har-
yestin' But there amt no news down
cur way If anything happens I'll let
ye know"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-11
)wn headlight by tanking I'D.

own headlight by tanking up.
Farmers and wasnerwomen pot
living out of soil.
Preachers may not amount to novx
as carpenters, but they are usuY,
expert jOiners.
Some mems heads are so soft tb,.
a shadow from brick wall producos
serious impression.
At the moment of his birth every
man has brilliant future before him
and it usually remains there.
Probably small boy never 81
thoroughly realizes that fighting i,
wicked as when he is getting the worst
of the encounter.-Chicago News.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-11
; AmUSEmENTS 5

The following excellent attractions
have been booked by the management
of the Elks theater for November:
Black Vipers- 13.
Whose Baby Are You?'-Novem
ber Is.
StrathmOre-Novem 18.
Mrs. Brune-NOvember 20.
Al G. Fieid-Novembe 81.
=
Whose Baby Are You,' the new
comedy creation which comes to the
Elk's new theater on next Saturday is
aply described as an "efferveS cent
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-11
A HELPING HAND
Is Gladly Extended by Pine sl,s
Citizen.

ClttZSn.
There are many enthusiastic cit;
zens in Pine Bluff prepared to toll
their experience for the public good
Testimony from such a source is tbe
best of evidence and will prove
"helping hand" to scores of readers
Read the following statement:
F. Neis, well-known house-mover
ETC., residing out near the water
works, says: Il found after a thorough
trial that Doan's Kidney Pills are
most excellent and successful RENE
dy for kidney trouble. For several
years l had kidney complaint, There
was not so much backache. the prn.
ciple indication being in connection
with the kidey secretions which were
much too frequent in action and al
other times too scanty. | used med
icines Of various kinds, but they did
not reach the cause. Learning about
Doan's Kidney Pills | procured box
at the Mann-Tankersley Drug Co.. o01
West Second avenue. and commenced
the treatment. The result was entire
ly satisfactory. | am glad to recon-
mend the remedy It is a wondeHll
medicine and one about which every
body should know.
For sale by all dealers. price 50
cents. Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo.
n. Y, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doans-a
take no substitute. 12,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-11

date. Matinee and night.
which bubbles in every line and per-
meates every situation. sends the audi
ence away in thoroughly amused and
The management of the Black Vlp
ers company carry with them an en-
tire carload of scenery specially for
this production from designs by ia
nous artists, and constructed by Allen
Lanpheare and painted by Martin,
we'll known scenic artist, whose beau
tiful and realistic work on "Trip to
the Moon" one of the distinct hits
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-11
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

It takes a rich man to enjoy the
pleasures Of poverty.
Most young men get lot of rye
mixed with their wild oats.
The mountaineer always takes a
peak when he wants to obtain a good
view.
Men may boast OF their honesty. but
only women return borrowed umbrel
las.
A locomotive engineer can make his
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-11

ecstacy" It's effervescent humor
laughter-sated frame of mind. From
the rise of the curtain until it's fall
ON the last act. it is laugh from be-
ginning to end. A strong company Of
farceurs, including Mr. John F. Ward
and Miss June Mathis, will appear in
this merry little play on the above
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-11
ExpIa aimed.

Perhaps the APATHY SO much com
planned Of is the popular expression
of utmost WEAKNESS over our exhaust.
ing system of annual elections
Springfield Republican.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-11

Of the Pan American Exhibition, will
be rendered. All that the manager
of the Black Vipers requires
of the local theatrical managers is the
clear space of their sage in which to
install the scenery of this produc-
ton, as is usual with up-to date melo-
dramatic presentations. The Black
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-11-11

, Vipers abOunds in electrical effects;
| but these effects are superior in char
actor to the average, and have been
| invented and elaborated by Meyerhof-
er of Philadelphia. Scenery, particu-
larly striking, adds materially to the
result. In order to secure vivid ef-
feet play writers often sacrifice pro
ba..lity. and those events stand to
reason with the person who witnesses
the efforts as produced upon the stage.
The result of this condition, is that
many people have come to consider
a melOdrama an unreasonable dramat-
ic work, but in the case of the Black
Vipers the author has succeeded in
making the play not only extremely
sensational. but at the same time per-
fectly reasonable. The play tells the
story to a weird extent of the dark
side of life in great city; but these
dark sides of life have intervals OF
humor and the most interesting and
attractive story Of love. which ends
happily. The scenery of this play is
something unique and the sensational
effect is perhaps the most startling
that has been seen upon the stage in
recent times. The Black Vipers will
be at the Elks New thater Thursday
night
+
A play which gives wholesome les
son while arousing the sympathies of
the spectators. and moving them alter
nately to tears and laughter is "Hu-
man Hearts," forceful melo-drama
row launched upon its eighth year of
success. 1t furnishes relaxation from
care and worry and is entertaining
to all classes Of theater goers; well
presented by company OF capable
artists and with adequate scenic equip
ment.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-08-15
fPEtfEfFY OF WATER SHIPMENT OF COFFEE
MAUNA LOA HAD NEARLY FOUR
HUNDRED BAGS.
Purser Simerson Reports the Weather
Heavy Along the Hamakua Coast
Volcano Began Smoking Wednesday.

The steamer Mauna Loa, Captain
Simerson, arrived this morning from
her Lahaina, Maalaea, KOna and kau
run with large lisO of passengers and
large amount OF freight. Ine vessel
brought 3,4v0 sacks OF sugar for G.
brewer & Company, most or which will
be loaded into the Dark Andrew Welch.
w. G.. Irwin q Company also received
44yJ sacks of sugar from their plan
tatiOns. The most notable shipment
was 1876 bags of coffee. This is the
largest amount of coffee that has been
sent here in many months.
Purser w. X. simerson mad quite an
interesting report The volcano sud
denly walked up last Wednesday and
began to give forth a large quantity of
smoke. The following is the sugar re-
port for the Island Of Hawaii: II. A.
g., $500 sacks in warehouse; Diamond
II, cleaned out; p. S. NJ. and II. 5. G.
cleaned out, X. S. NJ, 1850 sacks.
Rain has been falling along the Ha-
makua coast. There have also been
heavy easterly swells and winds. The
steamer Niihau was discharging
freight at Kukuihaele yesterday at
noon. She had tried to discharge at
Honokaa but was forced to abandon
the attempt, owing to heavy seas
which were running at that port.
The schooner Metha Nelson was still
discharging lumber for II. Hackfeld &
Company at Punaluu.
Soft winds and smooth seas prevail
ed during the entire trip along the Kau
coast. Coming home the vessel en-
countered a northeast gale and rough
seas.
w. H. Cornwell returned from Maui
where he had been attending the races.
Mrs. w. X. Simerson, wife of Purser
Simerson of the Mauna Loa, was also
a passenger from Hawaii where she
has been visiting.
The Mauna Loa will lay up next trip
for general overhauling, the steamer
w. G. Hall sailing in her place Tues
day at noon.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-08-15
Hawaii
Pictured

We call attention to our new line
Island views. We have half a thou
sand different glimpses of Hawaii, it's
people, public buildings, street scenes,
public events of note, in fact every
thing interesting for the past quarter
of a century. You can obtain these
pictures no where else. Some of the
plates from which these photos are
taken are very valuable, as the people
or historic scenes are now gone.
Pictures at popular prices are what
the public want. Here is where we
meet your wants. A 4x5 photo, printed
on non-fading paper, at 1Oc. each. By
the dozen 81. Then we have larger
, ones, SKI, at 25c. BY the dozen $3.50.
These are not amateur photos but
work of the best professionals. We
would Invite you to call and look them
over.
If you are wanting anything in the
photo line come and see us. We have
some new goods sure to please. We
have the popular POGO cameras and
the wonderful little Snappa plate cam
era. We like to show them. May we
have the opportunity?
Our developing and printing custom
ers are increasing all the time. There's
a reason for it-good, careful work that
pleases.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-08-15
HE JUMPED ovERBoARRASSd
Cabin Passenger Comnits Suicide
From the Coptic.

The S. S. Coptic, Captain Kinder,
arrived at noon this morning from San
Francisco after a quick passage. The
vessel came down under six days. The
only incident Of note during the voy-
age, was the suicide of a travelled
named A. w. Mitchell who was bound
for Hongkong. He was in the care Of
a doctor and nurse Early last Tues
day morning he ate breakfast and
went on the deck and suddenly jumped
overheard. The vessel was stopped but
he could not be found. He is thought
to have been insane.
Among the passengers for this port
was Captain Rarford, British consul at
Manila.
Lieutenant Commander f. S. Carter
and Surgeon p. A. Lavering are bound
for Manila.
Rev. A. c. Casselman is the secre-
tary of the Foreign Board. He is go
ing to Hong Kong on tour of inspec-
ton.
Purser A. e. Rennie is back with the
vessel. He missed the last trip as he
Joined the ranks of the benedicts while
on shore leave.
w. A. Chapman, who was purser
during Mr.. Rennie's absence, did not
accompany the vessel. Chapman's reg
ular position of freight clerk being taxi
en- by A. Cohn. DR.. Howard Thomp-
son is going out as surgeon in place
of DR.. r. b. Irones.
The Coptic will sail for the Orient at
II a. m. tomorrow.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-08-15
RETURNED YEsTERDAY.

The fish commission steamship AL
batross, Captain Thomas, returned last
evening shortly before o'clock from
cruise off Bird Island and Niihau. She
was gone nearly two weeks. The par
ty was unable to land at Nihoa
on account of the heavy surf, but nu-
merous soundings of the waters in that
vicinity were taken. Some rare fish
were caught, one from depth of 5000
feet. The vessel will wait here until
August Is when DR.. Jordan is expect
ed up on the S. S. Sonoma from the
Samoan Islands, after which the AL
batross will probably leave for San
Francisco as her work in this vicinity
has been completed. She saw no trace
of the overdue bark Ceylon.