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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-09-11

from 1873 to 1882. The first three
years there were grasshoppers, and
the Heitfeld efforts to produce crops
proved "A fiat failure. Following the
grasshoppers, there were five years
of good crops. Heitfeld raised corn
and fed it to cattle and hogs and
made money rapidly. In the mean
while homesteaders were pouring into
Kansas and all the land around Sem
eca available for grazing was taken
up by farmers. In 1888, the future
senator from Idaho left for the far
west and homesteaded a place in
Big Bend county, Washington. He
worked in the Union Pacific shops
and made money in every legitimate
way that presented itself to an in
telligent husky youngster who wasn't
afraid TO work. Before he had proved
up on his Washington farm, Mr.. Heit-
field bought a farm near Lewiston,
Idaho, which is just across from the
Washington line, and began raising
cattle. The farm contained 500 acres
| and was soon doubled. 1t proved TO
have been located in great grain
country. 1t is in what is known as
the Palouse country and is north OF
Clear Water and Snake river.
Although the farmers raised enough
wheat to make them rich. the rail-
roads gobbled all the profits. The
| railroads owned the elevators. and
the farmers had TO do business
through these elevators. Heitfeld led
the movement to establish elevators
by the farmers for the farmers. II
was an alliance scheme, but it worked
TO perfection. Each union had a sec
| rotary, who received salary and
! managed the elevator. The railroad
companies refused to supply cars.
mo more cars of any kind go over
these tracks unless we are supplied
with cars for our wheat" said the
! determined Heitfeld, The railroad
officials didn't see how Heitfeld would
stop them. They asked and found ont.
! threat to tear up the track lust as
fast as it could be laid brought the
companies to time, and farming in the
Palouse country proved profitable. and
remains so to this day. In 1894. Heit-
field was elected to the state senate.
/ The republicans controlled hoth
branches of the legislature but the
new senator made record which re-
suited in the offer to nominate him for
lieutenant governor. He declined II
and accepted the nomination for The
senate once more. The fusionists had
clear majority, and with senator
to elect, Hehfeld supporteS w. II.
Claggett' the democratic candidate
There were three weeks of balloting
without any progress. when Heitfeld's
name was suggested. Populists as
well as democrats liked him. and the
! deadlock was solved.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-09-11
HEITFELD, OF IDAHO.
Known in Washington as the Far
mer Senator"
Has won Hundreds of Fricnds Bs-
cause He Never Talks Unless lie
Has Something to Sny-His
Unique career.

Henry Heitfcld, of Lewiston, Idaho,
who has served six years in the
United States senate and likes it SO
well that he is willing to make il
IL. is a Kansan who was the neigh
Dor of w. j. Bailey, republican nom
inec for governor of his state. Heit-
field iirst met Bailey. at debating
society. Neither was 20 years old,
but Bailey gave carly promise OF
getting into politics. Young Heit-
field was trying TO develop farm
four miles east of Baileyville. Moth
ing was further from his mind than
n seat i'm the United States SENATE.
Before he had any political ambition
he had been developed through every
experience which could come to a
farmer and business man, including
drought and Kansas grasshoppers. lie
had developed farm in Kansas, rent
ed school land. homcsteaded quar-
ter section i'm Washington, bought an
improved farm in Idaho, 'walloped"
the railroads of his state into sub
mission as leader of the Farmers
alliance, and acquired competency
before he ever thought of doing more
than serve his constituency i'm the
legislature. When he finally came
to the United States senate he
had very little experience in the
public service, but was rich in
worldly wisdom. Senator Heitfeld
is physically the biggest man in
the senate. Mason, of Illinois, has
more stomach, but he is squatty.
Hetfeld is big all over. He is six
feet and one inch tall, and weighs
250 pounds.
Senator Heitfeld was born in ST.
Louis Jaunary 12, 1859. When he was
II years old his mother moved to
Kansas His father died when he
was eight years old, and the support
of the family devolyed upon him
from mis- early youth. At II years of
age ne rented n quarter section OF
school land and farmed near Seneca
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-09-11
Judge Mari on Mans Right toWork.

Judge VIM. A. Mari, in charging
the Grand Jury in court at Ashland
last week, handled the riotous ele-
ment among the striking mine work
ers without gloves. In part he SAID:
"The man who wants to work under
existing conditions has right to do
so, if he considers the remuneration
is satisfactory to himself. He has
that right, whether other men think
him wrong or not. That is ques.
ton for himself, and the law will up
hold and protect any and all men who
wish to labor. Not to protect such
men would simply lead to riot and
bloodshed. The constitution sup
presses such conditions, and as this is
not country OF mob law, it is your
duty to aid in every possible way TO
suppress such conditions when they
arse"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-09-11
A Great County Fair.

The Nazareth Fair has beens noted
for years as being one of the greatest
fairs in the State of Pennsylvania and
since their new grounds are in good
shape it can be truly said that it is
one of the leading fairs. In 1899 the
association spent $65,ooo on i'm
proving their grounds. putting up new
buildings, building fine new half
mile track, &c. On Big Thursday
last year there were nearly 10000
people on the grounds. The fair
grounds are nicely located, rolleys
from Allentown, Slatington, Bethle-
hem, Easton, Bangor, Pen Argyll,
Portland and other points, direct to
the grounds. There is always great
attendance of shows, fakirs, &c, in
deed everything to make up first
class fair. The purses for the races
are this year increased and there is an
assurance that the horse races will be
hrst-class. The admission is 25 cents
for adults and IS cents for children
The fair will this year be held on
September I6, II, IS and 70.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-09-11

PORTLAND, Me-, Sept. 10.-Votes
continue to arrive slowly from the back
towns, especially from the Fourth dis
trict, or extreme eastern section of the
state. Reports from $50 of the 521
towns give Governor John f. Hill
Rep.) a plurality of 23,G17 votes. The
indications are that the 160 towns yet
TO report will increase the Republican
plurality to 26,0O0 With only one SEN
atorinl and half dozen representa-
tive district returns missing, the Re
publicans have elected all but two
senators and twenty-three representa-
tiVeS
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-09-11
WARRANTS FOR LAWMAKERS.
Eighteen Men Charged With Bribery
In st. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 9.-Warrants have
been issued by Circuit Attorney Folk
against eighteen former and present
members of the house of delegates of
this city.
All eighteen are charged with bribery
in connection with the Suburban and
other bills, and fifteen of the eighteen
are charged with perjury because of
testimony given by them before the
grand jury.
These warrants are issued on the
confession of ]. X. Murrell, who is now
in st. Louis in the custody of the cir
cult attorney. Murrell was brought
from Mexico to st. Louis by the Post
Dispatch
1t is charged that the men for whom
warrants are out composed Il com
bine" in the house of delegates at the
time the Suburban railway and other
Doodle bills were passed
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-09-11
HAITIAN SHIP SUNK.
The German Gunboat Panther
Takes Decisive Action.
Was UNDER ORDERS FROM BERLIN.
Grew of the Firminist Wnrship
Given Fifteen Minutes to Leave
Their Vessel Fire Her
Before Departing.

CAFE HAITIEN, Haiti, Sept. s.
The gunboat Crete-a-picrrot which
was in the service of the Firminist
party, has been sunk ut the entrance
Vt the harbor of Gonaives by the Ger
nan gunboat Panther Details of the
occurrence are lacking The crew of
the Crete-a-Pierrot left her before she
went down.
The German gunboat Panther ar
rived here Sept. and received instruc-
lions from the German government to
capture the Firminist gunbOat Crete
i-Pierrot She left Immediately for
GonaiveS. the seat of the Firminist
government.
The Panther found the Crete-a-Pier-
cot in the harbor of Gonaives, and the
commander of the German gunboat in
formed Admiral Killick, on the Crete
l-Pierrot, that he must remove his
.rew and surrender his vessel in five
minutes time.
Admiral kilick asked that this time
be extended to fifteen minutes. This
request was granted ON the condition
ooard the Crete-a-Pierrot should be
abandoned when her crew left her
The crew of the Crete-a-P Pierrot left
hat vessel amid great disorder. At the
md of fifteen minutes the Panther sent
| small boat carrying an officer and
twenty sailors who were to take pos
session of the Firminist gunboat.
When these men had arrived at point
about thirty yards from the Crete-a-
pierrot, flames were seen TO break out
IN board of her. She had been fired by
ler crew before they left her.
The Panther then fired on the Crete
I-Pierrot until she was completely i'm
mersed. Thirty shots all told were
ired
There is much feeling here against
he Firminists, and their cause is con-
ddered to be n bad one. Soldiers are
leaving here to attack st. Mare. Port
III Prince is calm.
The Crete-a-Pierrot stopped the Ger
nan steamer Markomannia. sent an
lrmed force on board and took posses
lion of the war munitions she carried
ifter Commander McCrea had told
ADMIRAL Killick that he had no right
visit or search any foreign vessel at
empting to enter Cape Haitien and
after the admiral had admitted his
blockade to be Intellectual.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-09-11
UNION COUNTY FAIR.
Reduced Rates via Pennsylvania Railroad

For the benefit Of persons desiring
to attend the Union County Fair, to
be held at Brook Park, near Lewis
burg, Pa, September 20, "a, IS, and
10th, the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany will sell excursion tickets from
Bellefonte, Newberry, East Blooms
burg, Mt. Carmel, and intermediate
points, to Brook Park on September
20, "a, IS, and 20, valid to return
until September 27, inclusive, at re-
duced rates (ro less rate than IS
cents.)
Special trains will be run on Thurs
day, September IS, and on Friday,
September 26, as follows: Leave
Mifflinburg 1900 noon, Vicksburg
1908 p. m, Biehl I2:I2 p. m, arrive
Brook Park 1918 p. m. Returning,
leave Brook Park on September IS
for Coburn, on September 26 for
Glen Iron and intermediate stations
at 5:45 p. m. Special trains will also
be run on Thursday and Friday, Sep
tember IS and 90, between Lewis.
burg and Brook Park every half hour
from 9:3o a. m. to. $50 p. m.
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Married Himself.

JERSEY CITY, Sept. 10.-Friends of
ajor Henry Bundy of 100 Academy
rect and Mrs. Mary Becker of 144
avonia avenue We're surprised to
arm that they had been married last
iturday evening. That the marriage
AS a fact became known when Major
INDY filed II certificate with Clerk
ooney of the board of health in Jer-
Y City. The certificate was signed
the major, who had olliclated at his
vn wedding and performed the cere-
ony. Major Bundy is seveuty-two
ars old, and his bride is fifty.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-09-11
whitemnn Turns Preacher.

ROCHESTER,, n. Y, Sept "a. ],
Vhiteman, prince of bank swindlers,
'ho for the last twenty years has oc-
npied a cell in almost every Jail in the
juntry, has turned Methodist minister
nd now fills the pulpits of country
hurches throughout Livingston coun-
as supply. Last Sunday Whiteman
coached in the NJ. Il. church at Byers-
lie, choosing as his text, Judge not
st We be judged" He has considera-
'e oratorical ability and preached for
hour without bUak, leading the
nging and reading the Scripture les
N. He also spoke before the Sunday
,hOOl
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-09-11
Judge Durand VIII Run.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Sept. 10
Despite the paralytic stroke which he
suffered week ago and from which
he is now slowly recovering, Judge
George III. Durand OF Flint will re.
main the Democratic candidate for
governor and will head his party's tick.
ct in the fall campaign. This decision
was arrived at at a special meeting of
the Democratic state central commit.
tee here.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-09-11
RAlLRoApeas' ENDORSEMENT
Chairman Austin Tells Why They Are
For Pattison--An Earnest

For Pattison--An Earnest
Response.
After Chairman Wright had con-
cluded his speech of notification at
Reading Charles b. q. Austin, chair
man of committee of the State
Board of Railway Employees which
endorsed Mr. Pattison's candidacy for
governor at its convention at Harris
burg, was introduced. He said:
AS chairman Of a committee appoint
ed by a convention of the State Board
of Railroad Employees of Pennsylvania,
held at Harrisburg % September /,
representing 342 divisions and lodges
of organized labor in the state OF Penn
sylvane, composed of 12S,000 voting
members, all of this commonwealth, |
desire to say that they, being CONVEX
SAINT with your previous record, made
during two administrations as COVER
nor, and believing If again elected that
you will give to organized labor the
consideration to which we feel they
are justly entitled, they unanimously
endorsed your nomination for COVER
nor and they will use all honorable
means to secure your election.
The Governors Reply.
In concluding, Mr.. Pattison address
ed himself to Chairman Austin and
the committee of the State Board of
Railroad Employees. who were pres
ent. He said:
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen; To
the citizen enlisted in the cause of good
government. sympathy and support
from every source is always most well
come. There are times when such as
suranCe is of double value, and there
n no n "a o1 on ffAr1
of which is absolutely nCafssary to sue
cess. Nothing could give me greater
satisfaction and encouragement than
the message you so kindly bring, telling
of the patriotic action on behalf of an
organization of faithful workers for
whom | have always had the very
highest regard. The men who run the
railways of America maintain a stand
ard of fidelity and efficiency that re-
fleets credit upon themselves and the
whole body of daily workers. They
understand the duties of good citizen
ship and their loyalty to the state to
society and to their homes inspires
them to take active and intelligent part
in public affairs. They well know that
the workingman, like the merchant,
the banker and the farmer, has no
worse enemy than the faithless public
servant and the political boss. 1t is
also his lot to bear share OF the cost
of bad government, yet he has the
strength to render effective service to
the people | trust you may be sup
ported in the stand you have taken
by your fellow workers in every field
of industrial activity. The strong hand
of labor may now and at all times pro-
tect itself and promote its own welfare
by the proper use of an honest ballot.
l thank you very much for your greet
ing upon this occasion.
There was no scene of enthusiasm
at Reading more remarkable and sug-
gestive than when Gov. Pattison con-
cluded his short address to the rail-
readers. large representation Of
these workers being in the great aud
fence. They arose to their feet and
cheered again and again, being joined
by the entire assemblage.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-09-11

BANGOR, Me. Sept. On. A. Cush-
2 of Boston has seen white moose.
hite deer have been occasionally seen
the Maine woods mt rare intervals
lring the past fifty years, but up to
e present time white moose has
yer been heard of, Mr. Gushing ran
ross one in the tangled spruce thick
in the vicinity of Chair Buck noun
in, near Katahdin Iron works, few
lys ago. The moose was Il full grown
Ill
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-09-11
BLACKJACK PARTY's LAST DITCH

1t was worth thousand times what
II cost to have representative men
from all parts of this state see the
Philadelphia machine in full motion.
The riotous assault on the delegates
to the Union Party convention was an
object lesson showing the ways OF the
political outlaw which the average
voter, in town and country, never wit
nesses. For many years the newspa-
pers have printed the disgraceful
story of hoodlum outrages until their
readers have turned in disgust from
the depressing spectacle.
II has often been said that there
was much exaggeration in these state
ments and that the accounts published
were colored to suit partisan and fac.
tional purposes But the real truth
has not been realized. The drama
performed before the astonished eyes
showed the utter degradation and des-
peration of the baffled and demoral-
ized Quay forces. Veteran observers
of exciting events in connection with
politics have been amazed at the au.
dacity and criminal recklessness OF
the hirlings of the machine, and now
all hands are engaged in a futile ef-
fort to deceive the public, the purpose
being to make it appear that the whole
affair was only bit Of factional con
tention. with no serious consequences.
The foul spot cannot thus be wiped
out and honest Republican papers
have expressed their condemnation of
the murderous methods pursued The
attempt likewise. to give the matter
some sort of legal standing is an in
suit which the Dauphin county court
will surely resent. If such wicked
violence, such outrageous disregard OF
the rights of citizenship, such infam-
Gus resort to the bludgeon and the
blackjack and every species of politi-
cal vulgarity and hoodlumism, is to be
tolerated, elections in Pennsylvania
might as well be abandoned, and the
government of the state and all its
cities turned over to outlaws. 1t is
stated that a large proportion of the
rioters in Musical Fund Hall came di-
rectly from the House of Correction
to do the bidding of men even worse
than themselves.
This incident, at the threshold Of
the present contest against Quayism
and all that it stands for, will arouse
the patriotic indignation of decent
men irrespective of party. 1t will be
worth scores of thousands of votes to
the Democratic Reform ticket. The
blackjack party will be crushed
through the uprising of the self-re-
specting citizenship of our long suffer
ing state. Push the battle from house
to house with increasing vigor and
determination every day,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-09-11
A STRONG MANS TRUE WORDS

The man behind the speech never
was more clearly and effectively
shown than in the address Of the
Democratic candidate for lieutenant
governor at Reading. Every citizen
of Pennsylvania should read this can
did and truthful statement of the
condition OF public affairs in this state.
In every sentence there is convincing
evidence of truthfulness and sincerity,
united with the highest courage and
patriotism. Mr.. Guthrie has studied
the questions of the day with an un-
prejudiced mind and the unselfish
purpose to render some service to the
cause of political regeneration
throughout the commonwealth and
the restoration and maintenance Of
good government for the benefit of
all the people,
Although a lifelong and consistent
member of the Democratic party, in
this discussion of the issues of the
hour he rises above mere partisanship
and like his distinguished colleague
on the Erie ticket, he makes his ap
peal to true patriots, no matter what
their views upon ordinary party ques
tions. He has been foremost in CO.
operating with his fellow citizens Of
Pittsburg in making war upon the po-
litical Philistines of that long mis-
governed citX and therefore has earn
ed the right to speak earnestly and
successfully to the voters of the whole
state, urging them to strike a final
blow at political despotism and cor
ruption.
Mr.. Guthrie, like every thoughtful
man of the time, understands the real
destructive character of the political!
machine represented by Quayism, and
he wisely and justly points out that
it can only be overthrown through the
leadership of the opposition party,
which has upon many occasions de-
monstrated its trustworthiness ana
courageous determination to fight the
peoples battles to the end. There
never has been two stronger men pre-
sented for popular support than Patti
son and Guthrie, who will next week
begin a campaign tour that will be
memorable in political annals. What
they say on the platform will repre-,
sent clear-headed conviction, the very
essence of patriotism. and their utter
ances will embody the thoughts OF
good citizens of every class.
! The tide against Quayism and its
counterpart Pennypackerism is rising
every hour, and the prospect of great
! victory over the combined forces OF
political iniquity should encourage
| every Democratic voter and indepen
dent citizen to renewed zeal and en-.
! ergy all along the line.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-09-11
Better Than Ever.
The Fifty ninth Annual Fair, Brook Park,
Lewisburg, Pa.

The Fifty-ninth Annual Fair of the
Union County Agricultural Society
will be held at Brook Park, Lewis
burg, Sept 20. "a, IS and 90, 1902,
and promises TO be the best exhlbi-
ton ever given by this, one of the
oldest fair associations in the state.
The grounds have been improved,
the premium list revised and in
creased. The managers have ar
ranged for some very fine attractions
for the daily exhibitions in front of
the grand stand. The race track is
considered as one Of the best half
mile tracks in the state, and you can
expect some fine trotting this season,
as number of fine steppers have al
ready been entered. A large and
spacious grand.stand with private
boxes for those desiring comfortable
seats during the track events. Excur-
sion rates on all railroads. By send
ing your name and address to c.
Dale Wolfe, corresponding secretary.
Bucknell, Pa, you will receive pamph-
let containing premium list, purses
and all information in regard to
Union County's Great Fair.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-09-11
To Leave Northern Martinique

PARIS, Sept. 10.-A cablegram has
been received from NJ. Lemaire, gov
ernor of the island of Martinique, say
ing that measures have been taken to
insure the evacuation of the northern
part of the island. Gendarme posts
have been established outside the zone
of danger, the dispatch continues, and
the cremation of the dead at Morne
Rouge and Ajoupa Bouillon is pro-
crossing.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-09-11
4 Entail MinerH' Eirhi.

WILKESBARRE, Pa. Sept. "a
sht yesterday between striking min
s at Maltby resulted in the death Of
he man and the fatal injury of an
rher. Both victims We're Italians. The
IAN killed was Sistieno Vancastelli,
ged thirty-siX years.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-09-11

In one of his 1900 speeches Quay
contemptuously referred to the Inde.
pendent Republican voters as mules. "
The compliment is being returned this
fall by the tallest and hardest kick
ing" ever known. Keep it up until
the odious machine is smashed beyond
repair.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-09-11

Pennypacker's silence these days is
something wonderful. A double guard
has been out upon the eulogist of
Quayism. lest he furnish more solid
shot for the enemy" There Is
enough on hand to riddle the machine
fort, and it will all be effectively used.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-09-11

The successful fight of 1890 began
in Reading. All the indications are
that history will repeat itself this
year. The Democratic lines are in
splendid shape at the opening of the
great reform battle of 1902.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-09-11

Help along the great work of house
cleaning at Harrisburg. Send your
contribution, large or small, to the
Democratic state chairman. Every
dollar received will be wisely and hon
estly expended.
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Ants Drive Out XiIInpers.

PARIS, Sept. 6.--The village of Ne
nc has been evacuated because myr-
ilds OF ants invaded 1t.