davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
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particularly remarkable, from the
fact that this "newsboy" has but one
leg. Mr.. Page comes from very long
lived parents and grandparents-his
father dying at SO, his mother at 9s,
while his grandfather lived to be 1o2,
and his grandmother los.
He began life a. farmer, then en-.
gagged in driving stock east from Iowa,
as early as-1s4s. He then turned his
attention to railroad work, and had
several contracts for grading on the
Chicago & Alton railway, near SPRING
field, ILL.,, in 1857. After working =
number of years on the railway, he
again went to farming, and it was at
this time that he lost his leg, it be-
ing crushed in a threshing machine.
just before "retiring" to sell news
papers, by which means he is able to
support his family, he was engaged
in selling coal at Jonet.
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was suggested to the continental con-
gress by the provincial assembly Of
New York, and on the 9th Of October,
ITS, the former directed the latter to
proceed to make such fortified tons as
it should deem best. In pursuance OF
these directions, says the Four-Track
News, number of forts were erected
at various points. In March following,
it was determined to erect a strong
fort at West Point, and under direc-
ton of Kosciusko, the famous Pole,
Fort Clinton was built. To further
defend Fort Clinton and command the
river, a strong fort was erected on
Mount Independence and called Fort
Putnam in honor of Gen. Israel Put
nam, commander of the post After
the revolution the old fort was al
most destroyed by people in the
neigh borhood using the material for
building purposes. but in 1924, thegov-
eminent bought the land on which it
stood, and the picturesque ruins of the
old fort remain to this day, Is one of
the most attractive spots about West
Point.
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recognized the caller as Senator Hoar
and offered his services.
II wish to ascertain" said the SEN
ator, ito whom I owe the price of .
meal for which forgot to pay yester-
day when left the dining car at
Worcester. Some one had to pay for
what l ate and l want to reimburse
him."
"Oh, that's all right, Mr.. Hoar." re-
turned the clerk. II guess we need
not bother about the matter"
mo, it isn't all right and we will
bother about it," replied the senator.
And he made the clerk search the Of
fee records, with the result that the
name of the waiter responsible for the
collection of the check was dull y as
certained. Then, with as much evil
dent satisfaction as though he had
succeeded in getting an important
bill through congress, the senator
paid the clerk $3.50, to be credited to
the waiter.
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THE OLDEST NEwsBoY.
Every Morning ut Four to
Meet EARLY Trains.

A familiar figure seen around the
Chicago & Alton depot at Joliet, H..
every morning when the Kansas City
train arrives at 6:55 a. M, is the old
est newsboy Tor rather newsman) in
the United States. Mr.. Orsamus Page
has been selling newspapers in Joliet
since the worlds fair, in 1898, never
missing single day, or failing to meet
the early trains. Page was born in
1909, being % years of age, and retains
his yigor to such an extent that he
is able to rise every morning at four
o'clock and deliver 80 or 40 papers be-
fore the early train arrives. This is
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PAID FOR HIS MEAL.
Senator Hoar II Averse to DeadhoaA>
Ing His Way Through This
strenuous World.

An elderly and dignified man ap-
peared one morning recently in the
Office of railway passenger agent in
the city of Boston, according to the
Brooklyn Eagle. The official he want
ed to see was out.
Perhaps" suggested the visitor to
the lordly Office boy, "you can direct
me"
NO." replied the magnate thus adj
dressed, Il kin do nothin'. No one
here gives passes 'cept the boss.
You'll have to wait until he comes il"
At this juncture one IF the clerks
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tivity be a power for good in the land
and be helpful to those of our COM
rades who may need and are entitled
to our aid and encouragement"
Commander Stewart announces the
following appointments to his staff:
Adjutant general-John w. Schall,
post No. II, department of Pennsyl-
vania.
Quartermaster general - Charles
Burrows, post No. 20, department Of
New Jersey.
Assistant adjutant general. Hen
~ Holcombe. post No. 81, department
of Pennsylvania.
Commander Stewart has designated
independence hall, Philadelphia, a.
his headquarters.
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Dead Head Mail Matter.

It was disclosed by examinations
made in the Washington city post of
flee, coveringa period of about two and
a half months, that 979,s20 pieces OF
paid matter and 100000 pieces Of UNI
paid, Tor "franked'') matter of all
classes went through, the unpaid mat
ter on some days running as high as
$4,000, $4,000, 10000, $4,000 and
10000 pieces, while the percentage
per day would often go to about 80.
crawling up as high as 90 per cent. on
4 single day, and averaging s5A per
cent. every day.
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civil war and in 1866 was mustered out
with the rank of major. The next
year he secured captaincy in the reg
ular army, and from that time until
the Spanish American war his adj
vancement was slow. He made q
reputation, however, as an engineer.
On the outbreak of the conflict with
Spain he was appointed brigadier
general of volunteers and was elevat-
ed to the like rank in the regular serv-
ice in 1900. He was military governor
of Porto Rico in 1s99-190O and made a
good record in that post. He is the
author of several monographs on
Porto Rico. Gen. Davis was ordered
from Porto Rico to the Philippines,
where his work has been highly COM
mepda be.
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First Aid to the Injured.

Novel Observation-Disclosures boxes
are to be scattered in the streets of
Paris. Outwardly the apparatus re-
sembles lamp-post letter box, and it
contains a small medicine-chest,
folding strctcher and telephone for
signaling the nearest ambulance sta.
ton. Access to the box is gained by
breaking a glass panel.
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Dimcult Reading Matter.

OF the 400 inscribed clay slabs found
in the ruins of Babylon by the expedi-
ton sent out by the German Oriental
society, but two have yet been de-
ciphered, one explaining the Baby
ionian cuneiform characters and the
other containing the litany chanted
by the singers of the temple of Esagila
on the return of the god Aarduk to his
sanctuary.
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OLD FORT PUTNAM.
ii0catiOn SIN In Existence
Near West Point.

When the revolution had become
foregone conclusion, the Importance
of terrifying the Hudson river at its
narrow passes among the Highlands
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SPACE Cleared by Racers.

A race horse galloping at full
speed clears from 20 to "a feet at
every bound.
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Bn hanas for the World.

Last year GO ocean-going steamers
were engaged exclusively in the ban
ana trade
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-12-18
Increase Of Pensioners.

Legislation enacted by the last con.
gress wuI result in at least 10000 new
pensioners.
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Russia's Merchant Marine.
The Russian mercantile marine con.
sists of 745 steamers and 2.2SS sailDG
vessels,
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King Edward. Dnilx Mail.

Three thousand newspapers and
1000 letters are received by King Ed
ward every day.
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Some LonR.Lived Popes.

But two popes have lived longer
than the present occupant of the fish,
erman's throne. st. Agatha, who died
at the age of 107 in 6s2, and Gregory
TX, who died in 1241 at the age of
80 years. The list of those who have
urpassed the reign of Leo XIII. 10
longer, and is headed by st. Peter, who
reigned (33 to 6s) "a years months
and II days; Adrich l. (771-795) "a
years 10 months and II days; Alexan-
der III. (1151-11s1), 30 years II months
and % days; and Plus TX. (1s46-1s7s),
81 years z months and % days.
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RECORD Aurora R0Yeali

The record aurora borealis lasted
for Q week in August, 1859.
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that side of the river. Well, on this
particular morning Mrs. Barlow had
pair of scissors hanging from her
apron. After I had talked with her
awhile l said:
"'Mrs. Barlow, lend me your scis-
sors.'
"She handed them to me, and
reached up to my head, got hold of
bunch of hair, cut it off and said: Mrs.
Barlow, please take this lock of my
hair right in to Lincoln, and say to
him that am coming in to see him
soon and will expect lock of his hair
in return She looked much puzzled,
but she said she would do it.
II found out afterward that she rode
straight to the white house and gave
the hair to the president personally,
refusing to give it to anyone else. The
president was amused and laughed
heartily. No, l was not afraid to do
this, because knew that by the time
the president could attempt to catch
me would be 80 miles away. Presi-
dent Lincoln never made an attempt to
catch me, because he knew that L
would be somewhere else when his
men arrived. Many people took infor-
nation of me into Washington for the
purpose of trying to bring about my
capture.
II covered the entire south side of
the Potomac for many miles ca ch way,
and the largest number of men l had
in 1864, when Sheridan was in the
Shenandoah valley, was five troops of
cavalry, a total of $50 men. With that
command we captured all the rms we
needed, all the ammunition, food and
clothing, and had a wagon train run
ming to Lees army frequently with
supplies We had captured. No, I was
never general was private in the
First Virginia cavalry for the first two
years after the war, and began raising
my command after that time, begin
ming with one troop of cavalry. Each
man was armed with two pist OILS and
a saber. We had no carbines."
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Easy Victims.

Another fake scheme has been
worked successfully and as a result,
number of our people are out of
pocket. Representative Of the Miners
Tea Company appeared here last
week and canvassed the town. They
offered package of baking powder
for 50 cents. Every purchaser, by
furnishing photograph was entitled
to an enlargement as premium.
The swindlers found easy picking,
and victims were numerous. They
did not confne their operations to
Bloomsbury alone however. Sunbury,
Danville and other nearby town were
visited. In Danville they inserted
an advertisement in one of the papers
stating that the Company would open
a store there on June 2, where every
one who had purchased package of
the baking powder would be present.
ed with handsome picture frame,
Tuesday, the day the opening was
supposed to take place, a goodly
number of people were on hand, but
the Tea Company was missing. 1t
is the loss OF the photographs, more
than the money, that is grieving the
victims.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-06-05
Primary Election.

1t is very important that there
should be full vote at the Demo-
cratic primary election on Saturday
next. Many county offices are to
be filled, and the selection should
be made by majority vote of all
the Democrats in the county, and
not by a few persons in each dis
trict. Those who do not take the
trouble to go to the polling places
on June 9TH will have no excuse
for kicking if their friends are not
nominated.
The ballots are plainly printed,
with instructions how many to vote
for, for each Office. Read carefully
and when there are more names
under the heading than are to be
voted for, draw a pencil through
the names for which you do not
wish to vote. For instance: For
Prothonotary there are three names
and only one to be chosen, strike
out two of them. For Commission
er there are three names, two to be
chosen. Strike out Que of them,
and so on. If the tickets are not
properly marked they will not be
counted for the offices where the
mistakes occur. Let every man go
to the polls and get as many others
there as possible.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-06-05
REGISTRATION OF CANDIDATES.

Candidates registered for the
Democratic Primary Election to be
held June 7, 1902, between the
hours Of 3 and 7 O'Clock p. m.
Fer State Senator.
]. Henry Cochran.
Fer Congress, Long Term.
A. L. Fritz.
Fer Congress, Short Term.
Alexander Billmeyer.
Nine inspector.
Martin Kelley.
Parliamentary and Clerk ofMe Courts.
r. r. Zarr, J. X. Miller,
Charles M. Terwilliger.
Register and Recorder.
John c. Rutter, Jr.
District attorney.
Christian A. Small, Glenn Weiss.
associate ./u4ge.
William Krickbaum,
Alexander Kpouse.
County Commissioner.
Geo. w. Sterner, VIM. H. Fisher,
William H. Bogart.
County Anditor.
c. A. Gable, George H. Sharpless
c. F. Derr, Robert Mcbride.
State REPRESENTATIVE.
Hon. Fred 7. Ikeler,
Hon. w. 7. Greasy
County Treasurer.
A. B. Croop, John S. Mensch
Delegates TO State Contention.
E. ]. Flynn, Col A. D. Seeley
c. B. Ent, VIM. Watershed,
DR.. T. Q. Harter, M. w. Brennan
CHRISTIAN A. SMALL,
County Chairman
| ]. K. SHARPLEss,
w. A. EvERT,
Secretaries.
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papers. AS a friend, neighbor and
close observer of the years of work
at the bar of Clem II. Weiss, Mr..
Small's opponent, l cheerfully bear
testimony to the fact that Mr.. Weiss
who has always borne an honorable
reputation, is at least the peer and
equal of Mr.. Small or any other
young member os the bar, and his
integrity no one dares question.
A DEMOCRAT.
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] JEREMIAH SNYDER,
County Treasurer.

The Benton ArgnS of last week
contains several columns of matter,
in which it is attempted to indicate
who are the leading candidates for
the several Offices to be voted for at
the primary election OH Saturday,
June 9TH. We are surprised that
the Argus should permit itself to be
led into such blunder as this. 1t
is the custom OF all respectable and
responsible newspapers to treat all
candidates alike, and to give all an
equal chance up to the time Of the
nominating convention, except in
cases where candidate is so evil
IDENTIFY unfit for or undeserving OF
the position to which he aspires,
that it may become a public duty
to expose him. But to attempt to
influence the entire ticket is an as
sumption of bossism that has seldom
been exhibited in this county. The
fight Of the Argus against William
H. Fisher is generally understood
to have been forced upon it by an
influence which the argus dare not
resist, and the objection raised
against Fishers denomination is
also generally understood to be be-
cause he acted according to his own
best Judgment, and would not be
used or controlled by any individual
or faction. He is just the kind of a
man to be retained in the commits
sioners' Office, and the Democrats
of this county are not going to make
the mistake Of violating the rules
and custom Of the party by turning
down good man.
Vote for William H. Fisher.
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A DECEP ZION.

Having seen the circular of Alex
ander Knouse. l wildly recall a
conversation that took place in the
Gilmore restaurant at Bloomsbury
at which were present Mr.. Knouse,
William Krickbaum, myself and
one or two others whose nam es
cannot recall. This conversation
took place about two years ago and
Alexander Knouse then said he
would be a candidate for Sheriff,
but said nothing about being a
candidate for Associate Judge.
J. c. FURMAN, Berwick, Pa.
June 3rd 1902.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-06-05

The Civic Club has formulated
plans for the determination of the
Caterpillar pest, which it hopes will
prove effective. They offer ten
prizes to all children net Over four.
teen. This plan can only meet with
success, when aided by the citizens,
permitting the cocoons to be gath
cred under their direction upon
their property. Some of the prizes
are offered by business men, others
have been purchased with money
donated for the purpose. The citi-
zens have responded generously
and a spraying apparatus will be
purchased with the money not used
for prizes. In this manner the Club
hopes, in the future, to be better
prepared to assist in destroying
these insects.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-06-05
STATEMENT FROM JEREMIAH

On DEE.
SO many malicious falsehoods
have recently appeared in certain
newspapers of this county concern
ing the matter of the commissions
charged by me as County Treasurer
out of the license moneys, that l
now desire to make a brief state.
ment.
In almost all of these articles it
is asserted that County Commits
sioner William Krickbaum advised
and persuaded me to corruptly and
fraudulently retain certain money
due to The respective boroughs and
townships of the county, which he
we'll knew did not belong to me, as
commissions tor money paid out as
County Treasurer.
/R0a0 and here 7OiSh to STAMP MiS
ridieHl0nS StOty as a He/ 1t has
been manufactured solely out OF the
malice of the political enemies of
Mr.. Krickbaum, who hope thus to
defeat him in his campaign for AS
sociate Judge. Let me say. once
for all, that however much l nave
been mistaken Gas were many of
the ablest judges and lawyers of
this State) on this debated question
of my commissions, yet l never
wilfully, fraudulently, corruptly, or
intentionally, retained one penny
of money not belonging to me, and
moreover, / aoaS ne0er ad5ised BY
! Wiiham Kt1ckbanm TO do SO.
/ make this statement now be-
cause l believe it to be an act ol
simple justice to Mr.. Krickbaum.
The details of my own defense
purposely Withhold for more fitting
time and place, we'll knowing that
if made them public now l would
only be providing my enemies with
information which they would at,
tempt to distort and pervert to my
further injury.
JEREMIAH SNYDER,
County Treasurer.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-06-05
TALON MADE SUITS.

N. S. 1ingley has accepted the
agency for Reinach, Ullman & Co
of Chicago, merchant tailors. and is
ready to supply made-to measure
clothing at prices lower than can be
obtained elsewhere. He has large
line of samples to select from. His
place of business is the third floor of
the COLUMBIAN building. At.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-06-05

Christian A. Small, Esq. candi-
date for the Office of District Attor-
ney, is thoroughly qualified to fill
this important position; and if elect
ed we believe he will make a good
official.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-06-05

The Girton Family will hold
their annual reunion in Sylvan
park, lola Pa, on June IS 1902.
All Girtons and their friends are
requested to be present. A very
interesting program has been got
ten up for the occasion. If it
should be stormy on that date then
the day following. ct
J. J. KREAMER, Sec.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-06-05
An Interesting Game.

The Carpet Mill ball team surprised
their friends by their clever playing
against the Harry Heilman Academy
of Wilkes Barre at Athletic Park on
Friday. Five hundred chairs had
been placed upon the field previous
to the game Every one was occu-
pied and number of people were
compelled to stand up. The game
was therefore what is known among
the sports as "box Office winner"
The guarantee of $50 was paid and a
nice sum was realized beside. The
game was good one. Only one
misplay was charged against the locals
and it was of the excusable variety.
The visitors, too, played nice snappy
game and the interest was intense.
Savits pitched in his usual good form
and Miller at Third displayed infinite
skill. The contest ended with the
score 10 to 7 In favor of Bloomsburg.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-06-05
Political Paragraphs.

Announcements under this head
are inserted in business way.
Every candidate i'll the county
could have had space here on the
usual terms. 1t does not follow
that we endorse all that is said here.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-06-05

Clen r. Weiss, the candidate for
District Attorney, is a resident of
Bloomsbury. the county seat and
centre of all court business.
This is an Office that has always
been given to young member of
the bar deserving OF the introduction,
income and practice derived there
from.
His opponent, Mr.. Small having
been partner of Mr.. Rhawn has
been able to secure a good practice
from the association with his senior
partner. AN OBSERVER.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-06-05

Christian A. Small, candidate
for the office Of District Attorney
has been the Democratic County
Chairman for the past three years
and during this time the Democrat
ic majorities increased each year.
He has filled this POSITION to the
entire satisfaction of the Democracy
of Columbia county and we are
sure that the party will not forget
the valuable services he has rem
dered.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-06-05
FAIR PLAY,

The Harrisburg Star hdebenaent
of May goth, 1902, has the follow
ing to say concerning the Columbia
County primary election to be held
on June 9TH 1902, between the
hours of 3 and 7 o'clock p. IN.
The Columbia County Primary
Democratic elections will be held
week from tomorrow. and promise
to be more than usually interesting.
For senator and representatives
in the legislature Hon. ]. Henry
Cochran, and Hon. William 7.
Greasy and Fred 7. Ikeler are with
out opposition, and properly get a
unanimous vote.
The same compliment ought to
be paid to Christian A. Small, Esq.
OF Catawissa, who is candidate
for District Attorney. Mr.. Small
has been chairman of the county
committee for three years and dur
ing his incumbency of that impor-
tant Office the party majority has
been largely increased. He is a
lawyer Of splendid ability, demo-
crat of much eernestness, and a
party leader of infinite skill.
BLooMsBURG, Pa, June 4, 1902.
EDITOR COLUMBIAN
/ notice the ArgaS last week
gushes over on the question of the
efficiency ofC. A. Small candidate
for District Attorney. In fact Mr..
Small has over done himself in
booming his qualifications in Cen
tralia, Catawissa and other news
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F. P. Pursel Store.

Going 70 tell vou about some very tempting lots of lace
curtains new and stylish gown goods fresh wash goods
arrivals four items of white goods, pure linen taoe
damasks women's tailored suits
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-06-05

WANTED:-A girl to do general
house work. Good wages. Call
at 222 West Third street.
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AN JUDGEMENTS.

FOR STATE SENATOR,
J. HENRY COCHRAN,
of Lycoming Co.
Subject to the decision of the
Senatorial Conferrees of the 24th
District.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-06-05

For RENT. - Cheap house,
ooms, heated with steam, on res
ervoir hill. VIM. CHRISTIAN.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-06-05

TThe following announcements
ore subject to the decision of the
Democratic party of Columbia
County:
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FOR CONGRESS-,
ANDREW L. FRITZ,
of Bloomsbury.
Subject to the decision of the
Congressional Conferrees Of the
nth District.