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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-11-09

The defeat OF all the independent
candidates in the county is crafty
ing to all parties except the defeat
ed candidates. Men who are
afraid to seek nomination from
their party, or who seek it and
then failing to get it, ignore the
rules of their party, are not entitled
to many votes, and in this county
they do not get them.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-11-09
A Stray CHAR.

There stands ON the porch of the
editor of this paper good wicker
rocking chair that was found in the
back yard the morning after Hal
lowe'en. The owner can have it
by calling for it, We might men,
ton incidentally that the editor does
not know how the chair found its
way into his back yard.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-11-09

1t will not be long before the
machine managers of the various
counties through the state will be
climbing into the reform band wag-
on and going right along with the
procession.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-11-09

1t was a battle of the people
against a "crimir al combination
masquerading as Republicans and
the people have won. The lid of
the treasury will now be lifted.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-11-09
Prices Of Spectacles and Eye Glasses.

Lenses, according TO kind, SOC. TO Sl.0O each.
Bifocai Lenses, $500 10 $500 a pair.
Toric Lenses, $500 and $500 pair.
Gold-hlled frames and mountings 81 90 each
Solid gold eyeglass frames and m0untings,
$500 TO 80 90.
Medium weight i0K gold spectacles, ta.OO.
Heavy lax gold spectacle frames and mount
ings, A.00.
keep In stock large assortment OF lenses
and frames. / will be pleased to show you the
latest and best In eyeglass mountings.
Henry W. ChampIin, N. D., Bloomsburg, Pa
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-11-09

If the reform Il ovement in Phila-
delphia was a fake, led by Mayor
who was misguided by that dis
credited Democrat" Judge Gordon,
there was great host of good,
honest Republicans who were de-
ceived into voting for the fake"
reform.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-11-09

Mrs. Clark Christian died at her
home in Madison township on Mon
day, after a brief illness. She is
survived by her husband and three
sons. The funeral took place this
Thursday afternoon at keller S
church.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-11-09

The following letters are held at
the Bloomsbury, Pa. post Office:
Mr.. C. w. Fleming, Handy & Son
Mr.. Joe Holdree, Miss Jennie Kline,
Mrs. Josh McWilliams, Mrs. w.
M. Moseley, Carrie Rostn, Mr..
William Satterson, Miss Gladys St.
Clair. Cards: Miss Kathryn Dnane.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-11-09

In his will the late Major |. II.
Seeshollz Of Catawissa left $500 the
income from which is to be used to
maintain and improve the Soldiers
monument at Catawissa. The bal
ance of his estate he left to his
daughter, Mrs. Metzger.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-11-09

Mis-. Benjamin Lore of Pine
township, died on Tuesday at her
home, from the effects Of paralytic
stroke received about month ago.
Her age was 90 years, Her hus-
band, three sons and two daughters
survive her.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-11-09

A supper will be served in the
Parish House by the ladies of ST.,
Paul's Church on Saturday evening,
November nth. Price IS cents,
ice cream and cake extra.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-11-09

The curb, stone market is about
closed for the season. On Tuesday
morning there were no hucksters
in but Bundy and Rupert. There
will be others in on Saturday II the
weather permits.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-11-09

Miss Laura Waller has resigned
as a director of the Bloomsbury
Civic Club, owing to the tact that
she will be absent from town. Miss
Waller has also been one OF the
most active supporters o: the Pub
lie Library, and her departure from
town is deeply regretted.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-11-09
Boy W Wanted.

A boy sixteen years old with fair
common school education is wanted
at this Office to learn the printing
trade. Full particulars as to work
and pay will be given on applica-
ton. If
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-11-09

The whole Democratic county
ticket was elected in Northumber-
land county OH Tuesday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-11-09

Frank H. Sloan was elected city
engineer of Baltimore on Tuesday,
by a majority of $500.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-11-09

Moore and Achenbach have COM
menced the erection of bowling
alley IN Danville.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-11-09

Ten tons of coffee are required TO
supply the Danville Hospital for
the Insane one year.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-11-09

The post Office at Asbury has
been discontinued.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-11-09
LOCAL NEWS.

Legal advertisements on page 7.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-11-09
THE COLUMBIAN.

LDDNSHURG, FA.
7 =, DAY, NOVEMBER Q, 1905
Entered a. ne Post once, bloomsbury, IA.
as second class matter, Mdrch /, 1888.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-27

secured gold medal for having the best decorated
launch. General Egan was the referee
At the seventh annual meeting OF the New-York
state Historical Association. held on Tuesday and
Wednesday, the following officers We're elected:
President j. y. Roberts; vice presidents GrenvilIe
N Ingalsbe. DR.. Sherman Williams and John Boul-
ton Simpson; treasurer. James A Holden: secre-
tary Robert o. Bascom; assistant secretary F. 3
Richards
One OF the delightful social affairs at the Fort
William Henry this week was the musical given in
honor of Mrs. Harry Wallersten. OF New-York by
the young people whom she had entertained during
her sojourn here. Among those who took a prom
lnent part IN the programme We're the Misses NJ
ASSmann, Lillian Ametrano and May keOgh. and
T. W. Richardson
Charles r. Barry and family. of Rochester have
the Fort William Henry cottage this season
The young women of the hotel greatly enjOyed a
welsh rabbit party given by Arthur G. Chase and
Charles Dupree. of New-Yori.
Among those at the Fort William Henry Hotel
are Charles h Prettyman. of Philadelphia: Judge
John j. Jackson. of CIarksburg. W. Va. Judge
George p Reynolds. of Brooklyn: DIR. D : Alex
.tis,ier. of Buffalo John r. Monroe and Mr. and
Mrs. Il \. Brooks, q NeW-York
The feature or the week at the Hotel Willard was
a masquerade bali Commodore ]. H. Haddon OF
New-fork is spending his eighteenth summer at
this hotel
An excellent catch of black bass was made las
week by Gillette Bartlett. who showed thirteen
two OF which weighed seven pounds each
peals. is the uest of Hamilton Odell of New-York
Miss Ida Nj. Tarbell Carl Schurz and DR. A
Jacob were entertained dinner last week bv
Edward M. Shepard at Erlowest
New-York tribune., 1905-08-27

Saratoga Springs y. Y, Aug. 26 (Special).-
While John G. Cavanaghs special train to New
York on Thursday afternoon-"Getaway Stakes
Day"-carried a large contingent Of turfmen
and racetrack followers. yet 1T did not depopu-
late this resort, for there are still many thou
sands Of health and pleasure seekers here and
all incoming trains bringing their usual
complement of visitors. The Saratoga Associa-
TONS annual meeting of twenty-five racing days
was successful attraction and was prominent
in the daily programme for the last month, but
other features of a versatile character afford
pleasure TO the thousands who do not come to
this summer centre TO witness equine contests.
There is a difference of opinion here as to
whether the throwing of the so-called bombs
discharged in the Garfield Park and the
United States Club done with malicious
intent was simply the work OF a practical
joker The police take serious view of the
matter and looking for the culprit cuI-
prits, and have taken precautionary measures
10 preclude a recurrence of the cowardly
Jokes" Pinkerton detectives We're on special
duty here this week and covered the three
banks night and day. Bombs" received
through the malls found to be harmless
The increasing popularity OF polo here, es-
pecially among the enthusiasts OF the summer
cottage colony. has led TO a regeneration of the
are Immediately northwest of the village and
IN full view OF Woodlawn Park While the or
ganiZation bears local cognomen, its member
ship is composed almost wholly OF wealthy vis-
itors the majority of whom cottagers. Here
tofore the club has been composed OF subscrb-
ing members, but at meeting here Monday
the necessary steps taken TO place it on a
permanent basis, and arrangements are to be
made 10 have some Of the principal national
championship events at this place An organi-
zation has been effected, and these officers
chosen: President, Harry Payne Whitney of
New-York; vice-president, George T. Smith. Of
Saratoga Springs secretary and treasurer Au-
gust Belmont, jr., of New-York. The governors
include Clarence II. Mackay OF New-York:
Charles e. Mather. OF Philadelphia; August
Belmont, jr., of New-York; F. Ambrose Clark
OF Cooperstown; Frederick S. Won Stade and
Harry Payne Whitney. of New-York; Edward
Murphy, I'd. OF Troy. and George T. Smith of
Saratoga Springs
The Hotel Davardo owned by Max Marx of
New York. sold at public auction was nur
chased for 11.50o by Martin Engel. of That
city. ~
The pulpts of all the churches here win he
hlled Tomorrow by eminent dyines from ont
of town who passing their annual vacation
here. oi
Joseph Ulman. of New York and William T
Mackin, of Philadelphia. who for $40 0OO n,,r
chased from the Congress Hall estate a 3o6 bv
lso foot lot In Spring negotiating for ea
Joining property In the square Their
New-York tribune., 1905-08-27
But Great Throns of Others Remains to Enjoy the
End of the Season

result q tie. but when played off the next day
G. +. Johnson cane out ahead \ clock golf tour
narert in which silver cups the prizes. was
by Mrs. d. B. Martin and Mr.. Runke.
Mary Leiserlng put up the prizes for young
peoCle's tournament last week, in which the win
ners were Marjorie Bryan and Harold Danniger.
+. b. Whitmore, OF West Union, Iowa. guest at
e. ]. Barney's cottage spoke at the Sunday morn
Ing service in the white par-or. Mr Whitmore will
sail for China next month under The auspices OF
the Young Mems Christian Association. In the
evening half dozen students from the university
for grces at Atlanta sang number Of their
songs and told of the work there.
Governor c. J. Bell, of Vermont, accompanied by
Lieutenant Governor {. II. Stearns aud his staff
Ws Rfnss sneTal General " / or PufEam 1saeTal coenel
Riilines. Colonel N II. Wells. Colonel G. w. Scarf
ther families. c'inie ae.O the lake 1or day last
Arrivals at the hotel by boat come in large num-
beIs every day. many prefer to take the water
trip up Lake George and Lake Champldin rather
Two yachts belonging to the New-York Yacht
club feet brought the' owners and guests TO the
Marshall Allen. and he COlumbine. owned by Cap
tain c. NJ Gould which brought Captain and Mrs
The quests are putting in most of their time out
Of doors these days and one Of the tavorte reerea
without trip to the Fails Mr.. and Mrs Freder-
lex c Blanchard. of Convent Station. N j.. with
their children and guests; made up party that
An automobile party thlt arrived last Sunday
night included Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Carpenter and
Miss Carpenter. of Ardsley- on Hudson John V.
Black. OF New York, and H. Rossiter Worthington
ard Archibald Fl. Rowan of Irvington.
Mrs. George Kellogg. daughter of r. NJ Olyphant.
and her children are visiting at her fathers cot
Mrs John Morley OF London and Mr.. and Mrs
Wyman Worthington, OF Paris. are among recent
arrivals, and the guests from NewYork include
Thorne. A G. Paine, Or. and Mrs. George Swift
and Mr.. and Mrs. ]. J .Mci{elvey. congTessma-,
Charles II. Fowler. of New-Jersey. has. also reg
istered recently.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-27
RICHFIELD DELIGHTS.
Many Visitors Stag I'm the Autumn
to EnjOy Them.

RichaeId Springs. y. Y. Aug 26 (SpeciaD.-Ths
present summer will be remembered as one OF the
most successful. and IN many ways most delight
full that RichheId has ever known. The town has
been crowded since the beginning OF July. and the
end OF the summer months fads it still full Rich
heITs visitors stay later and later each appe
ciating more and more the beauties Of the region N
the early autumn
Colonel Watson J. Miller. OF New-YOrb. a guest
at The Tuer has offered four silver cups on eeo2y
bases as prizes in golf tennis, and play for them
has been in progress at the WaiOntha Club since
Wednesday. Those who qualified in golf were Dr-
F D. Bailey Dr. c. c. Ransom. William E. Bailey
Andrew Meurer WilmOt l. Cole William Nsloney,
c. w Butterfeld. W. II, Lawton. J. r. Ogden jack
Doubleday c. VI. Barber, c. d. Olendorf W J.
Patterson and Singleton p. Outhwaite
The women competing in tennis are Miss Nir-
ginia Swift. Miss Gretchen Ron. Miss tSnrel'S
Hawley Miss Stewart. Miss De Acosta. MISS
Martha Orr. Miss Stewart. Miss De Barry Mss
Bagg and Miss Susanne Green
At the closing play OF the match between ne
Yahnundasis Club. of Utica, and the Waionth'' t's
wonens cup given by ,is Mrs 3 - r. sn fo5TS MIS- g s
COnill but the T. r. Proctor cup was Won oy, '.ee
tie same time. also resulted in an Overv helnihs
victory the Yahnundasis, =. ,i,ys
which Miss Juanita Miller has given on I've oG-
casions recently from her own and her ia'nS'
Miss Carrie Wright gave bridge party at ihs
Cary So{IagFeS FS rz Sn v Ferry of WashihgOn.
and Miss Josephine Lewis. of PHILADELPHIA
Reginald L. Mccall. Orsanlst of the BriCA FIgs
byterian Church. New-York gave rectal tSr On Nv
ESmmOns Blaine memorial organ in the Fresos
terrain Church here on Monday evening. Whleh w. -
largely attended The organ which TS W. P'JsI e oas I
the church by Mrs. Anita McCOrDllcE Btdlne Is O''
OF the finest in the state -, -,
Emitted states Commissioner John A Shields mas
iotned Mrs Shields at the Caney cottage, Wnero
they will remain until October J. Ihs.r Gaus I,s
Mrs Samuel ID. Edick. returned on Monday WIN
Miss Mary Edick to their home at PlermoI''-'"
Rfsh0n Henry SpeIImyer. of the Methodist E2iS-
cCDaI church. whose home is IN Cincinnati. Is a.
the Darlington for his yearly visit =
The Right Rev. Henry X Nelson, BShop p'
At this house are also Adjutant General and Nirs'
Henry. OF NewYork.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-27
IDEAL IN THE CATSKILLS
MQny Visitors at EUery Point OF
Interest Fair attractions.

Hotel Kaaterskill. X Y, Aug. rs Special
The ideal summer weather which has marked the
entire season in the Catsklls this year continues
and the last week has been simply delightful
Rarely * ever have the weather conditions been
so uniformly favorable and enjoyable this sea-
son
or course. every available corner in the noun
tains now filled with visitors, but there is yet
plenty Of for tents and campers, and many
are resorting TO this pleasant method. A party Of
New-York girls with meagre incomes and sensible
notions has been IN camp at the entrance TO
Plaaterkiu Glove for the past six weeks, and they
are simply delighted with the plan. They claim
the entire expense Of their novel outing will not
exceed Sc a week for each person, and such punches
OF fun they never had before
This great resort on Kaaterskill Mountain is now
rounding out one OF the most brilliant and sue
cessful seasons in its history. and 1t begins to
look though the mammoth enterprise may yet
be made TO pay a fair return and bring
OF the long deferred profits il has well deserved
All the rooms have been filed for a month
past and many new applicants have been turned
away. This condition OF affairs has not occurred
since the Paige management in 1855. which the
record season.
The old Mountain House is stin filed in every
part il has been since the season began The
Laurel House has vacant rooms, and the Ant
lers and Sunset Park Inn also crowded
The Tribune Fresh Air children at Shokan gave
concert in Pythian Hall there Tuesday night.
on Thursday evening there was another musical
entertainment in Ladew Hall for the Children s
Home
Mrs Trsuttman. Of Work has sent ten chill
dren 81 The Slocum disaster for a two weeks out
ling under the care Of Mrs. d. 4. Beesmer, OF Olive
City.
The Winnesook Club enjoyed its annual dinner
the club grounds at the foot OF Slide Noun
ran Monday night. There were many invited
guests.
A. 9 Fields. OF Dobbs Ferry. has leased the Otis
mansion. IN Aloany-aye. Kingston for the rest Of
the season
Work the construction OF the new Delaware
and Eastern Railway has at last begun Five
miles OF rails on the line Arkvflle, and
the work is 10 proceed rapidly.
This was gala week for Cairo and vicinity, and
Greene County fair. which IS always the event
OF the year for that region, attracted thousands
from all parts Of the mountains and the grounds
we're packed with people each day. The biggest
sqUeshes small this year because OF the scan
~ rainfall, but the rosy-cheeked country maidens
were as plentiful ever Over at MargaretYille
was another agricultural fair with G. variety OF
outside features and crowd OF visitors.
A recent party OF Hunter visitors made the
cent OF Hunter Mountain, the second highest in
the range. under trying circumstances There
were three doctors. colonel and several young
women. But they lost their way completely and
had 20 blaze path through the forest.
scheduled for next week at onteora Park.
The Grand Hotel Is enjoying a fine season,
which bids fair 10 extend well into September.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-27
on THE POCONO PLATEAU.
Ideal 4agust Heather EHjoged By
Mdny Visitors.

Mount Pocono. Penn. Aug Is tSpeciau yvI n
the continuance OF the ideal August weather e.
resort has had a week which has afforded fse
time % every
Conspicuous among the weeks occurrences as
the euchre party Of Tuesday evening given Dr. 1--
and Mrs. l. y. Ivison The usual interest ard Eo,i
humOr prevailed finishing with three even for drst
award. The prize fell 10 the lot OF Mrs BAH Tte
womens first prize was easily won by Mrs WE a
The second prize fell Miss NIcCfOver-- rrh'-
prize winners Mrs. Brecht. Mrs Kee0 ana
Mrs. Somers- In the tennis doubles OF This SeeS
a silver loving cup was awarded Mr. EsraS. 70
being gift OF !. D. Ivison-
The masquerade Of Friday evening at the Pocono
Mountain House was the Ieadins affair thus flr
this season. Many and varied were the costum.s
displayed
One OF the most interesting tournaments this
season was held at the HenryvlIe House last week
Harry F. Brill OF Brooklyn, succeeded IN landing
the loving cup. A fancy dress party was given
Tuesday night in the ballroom The costumes were
varied and beautiful
At the Fairview many young people wao
have many modes OF having good time
Prize winners at the Meadowside euc->re ths
week were Mrs. Alexander, Miss Whitmore AE-
Lockwood. Mr. Coole and Mrs. Seitz
One Of the important affairs Of the week az ths
Belmont the bowling match between ths
the sisters from the Quaker City showed taeir skil
and gameness as champion o9wlsrs; one one, alAq1sl
and nine pins was the good lead tne Nlsllu!s A@d
over their opponents.
Mrs E Long and Mrs. joseph Sullivan. of Ne--
York, are enjoying this beautiful region, beng
registered at the MOntanesca-
r R. Van B0skeich. of NeW-GOTk IS enjoying a
visit at the PocOno Mountain House
Mr. and Mrs William Harlan Page. OF BrooSlyn-
are making a protracted stay at Swiftvater-
Miss Kathryn II. Reid. Of NeW-EOrk IS spending
the season at the Belmont House
Miss E. W Beech and Miss K NJ. Lamb Of New
York. have Joined the contingent Of young peoPe
at the Mount Airy.
E. c. D. Foster. OF New-York. is among the re-
cent arrivals at the Mount Pleasant House. -.
Thomas Hannigan. OF New-YOrS is a guest %
the C1airmont House for an extended stay
C. Delaney Allen. OF New-YOrk. IS NUMBERED
among recent arrivals at MeadOWSide-
New-York tribune., 1905-08-27
GOLF AT HOTEL NPlAIN
One Of the chief attractions for the
Guests There.

Hotel Champlain. n Y, Aug. % (SpeclaD.-AI-
though golf tournaments have been calling the
guests Of the Hotel Champain the links every
day this week there has been lack Of other
forms Of entertainment both without and Within
doors Bathing. which. the first OF the season was
popular only with the children. is one OF the
favorite ways of passing part of the afternoon
among the older people
The Grotto. always favorite retreat of the hotel
was the scene of tea last Tuesday afternoon
given by Mrs. ii. c. Bryan, of New-York for
twenty -four guests Immediately preceding the tea
there was bridge party in the parlors OF the
motel at winch Mrs Bryan was also hostess. Prizes
OF silver compotes won by Mrs Charles w
BAKER and Mrs Willis Runke. Two important
tournaments-the annual match for the presidents
cup ana the annual open tournament-coming
WITHIN a few days OF each other aroused unusu.l
interest Archibald Graham defeated William Run
kie by up i'm the former match and I'm the latter
.he ho'ei Champain cup was won by William
Runkle and the Grotto Cup by A. n Iamson IN
thursday there was match for cut glass and
silver compote offered by Alan Lichtenhein Th.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-27
IN WESTERN CATSKILLS.
Weeh of Exceptional Gayety-Many
Visitors to Stag Late.

Stamford. n Y. Aug. 2s CspeciaD-At all the
hotels and boarding houses IN Stamford there are
more guests than this time in any previous sum-
mer and present conditions indicate that many of
the summer visitors will remain until late in Sep
teTnber. The weather has been ideal, and the days
have been crowded with golf and tennis tourna-
ments driving parties and all forms Of outdoor
amusernents. The week has been exceptionally eay
and cottagers and hotel guests alike have taken
part in social activities
one Of the leading affairs OF the season was the
annual midsummer hop at the Rexmere given IN
The new ballroom this evening The music furnished
by the Nendone Orchestra. OF New-York was
under the direction of Enos Johnson and many out
of town visitors appeared.
Golf tournaments have been almost continuous for
the last weeks and VIII continue through next
week The course is In excellent condition In the
final round Of the second handicap tournament the
Rev. Andrew Giliies. pastor Or ST. Andrews Meth
odist Episcopal Church, New-York won first
honors, while the second prize awarded TO J.
H. Jourdan OF New York
PLAY has begun the course in Churchill Park
for the ReKmere cups. the most important athletic
Of the Cups will be given for the best
score the qualifying round and 10 the winner and
runner-up at match play
Mrs. y. J.. Harron and Miss Jeanette Terry. OF
New-York. we're IN charge OF a masquerade ball at
tie Stamford Opera House on Tuesday evening
The prizes for tine prettiesf costumes won by
Miss AUreiia GUbner and Miss Frederics Fennel
of York. while the prizes for the most ccmica