1 .) ' h VOL 28 WORLD'S FAIR BEAUTY SHOW. FORTY HANDSOME YOUNu WOMEN ALL IN NATIONAL COSTUMES. More than 5,000 people visit the "Beauty Show at the World's Fair every day when the weather is fine. If this ratio is kept up, and there seems to be no reason to expect that it will not be, the number of visitors will sure ly reach 10,000 to 15,000 a day when the crowds that are confidently count ed on put in their appearance at the Fair. The "Beauty Show," as it is almost universally called, is certainly one of the most novel and attractive ot the special features at the F.xposition. These special attractions about thirty in number, and of as many different descriptions are situated on both sides of Midway l'laisance, a portion of the Exposition grounds, 600 feet wide and extending from the Woman's building westward for nearly a mile. In this strip of territory visitors may see gathered together a greater num ber of difler;nt nationalities and more variety of strange things than can be found assembled anywhere else on earth. Everyone who goes to the Fair takes in the sights on Midway. I is the chance of a lifetime, and almost as instructive and entertaining as a couple of years of foreign travel. But to return to the "Beauty Show." That, by the way, is not its technical name. It is catalogued as the "Inter national Dress and Costume Exhibit," and to this name its managers have added "World's Congress of Beauty." As a beauty show, it far transcends anything ever before attempted in that direction, and, it is believed, is the first exhibition of the sort possessing genuineness in the claim of being in ternational. But it is much more than a beauty show. The exhibit comprises between forty and fifty representatives of dif ferent nationalities, races and types, and each one is clad in distinctive national or racial dress or costume. Agents were sent abroad to get these representatives and their costumes in their own countries, and to bring them to the Fair, and all who visit the ex hibit will readily agree that the work was well done. It took faith on the part of the financial backers of the enterprise to carry it out, for the exhibit, as it stands to day, represents an expenditure of over $50,000. But the result shows that they knew what they were about. Thus far no other Midway attraction has drawn as well as this. It catches the crowd, both of men and women, and all who see it commend it to their friends. Nearly all of the representatives are young women, and beautiful women at thai. The reader need not conclude that this was wholly accidental. Wo men, rather than men, were selected because, as a rule, their costumes are more distinctive and attractive; and, in collecting a' lot of young women from different countries for a public exhibition, who would not select beau tiful ones rather than plain or homely specimens. Beautiful women, each one typical of her race or country, and striking costumes, true to the nation ality of those who wear them, the re sult is a very instructive and popular exhibit. The "Beauty Show" occupies a whole building by itself, and has pleas ant surroundings. The building is 48x145 feet, two stories high, ana is covered with stuff like all the other Exposition buildings, thus having the appearance of being built of white marble. In front are lawns and gravel ed walks. From numerous flag-poles on the building float the colors of as many nations. The interior of the building truly presents a scene of splen dor. One enters a great hall gaily decorated with multi-colored bunting and the flags of different nations. The windows are all darkened, and electric light illumines the hall by day as well as night. Around three sides of the room is a dais, carpeted and divided by polished brass railing into booths for the beauties. Each booth is nice ly furnished, and in a conspicious place is a satin banner bearing the name of the country which the oc cupant represents. What do the beauties do? Well, the principal thing they do is to be looked at. Some do fancy work of one sort or another, some read, some spin, make embroidery, or engage in other light occupation, such as they are accustomed to at home. Nearly all chat freely with visitors, and answer the many questions which are pro pounded. They are paid x great many compliments, of course, and these they receive graciously if they are offered courteously. Occasionally a dude or ill-manered person receives a squelch ing, which generally causes him to make haste from the vicinity. At the end of the hall, opposite the entrance, is an oriental or harem scene in w ucii there are five dark eyed beau ties louneinir on llvnn , ntu,;,.,. disposed in accord with the languid habits of the far East. Fatima, are gal beauty, is the "queen" of this booth, fi rwl i ...... 1 . .. vu.ujcs an cxaiteu position in the center. The costumes of the orientals are exccedinclv eomcoun and rirh n. of the girls an English, French, and American wear Worth gowns. These naturally excite the enthusiastic ad miration of all of the visum-, nf gentler sex. The gowns cost from 2i,ooo to fi, 500 each, and are the finest that the famous Paris costumer could make. The material was made specially for him a.m duplicated elsewhere. This is Worth's only exhibit at the l air, he having de clined a request from the French Com mission, and also one from Mrs. Pot ter I'almer, president of the Hoard of Lady Managers, to make an exhibit in their departments. The beauties enjoy themselves j they have a good time j they sleep and eat in the exhibit building, and have comfortable quarters and excellent board, much better in fact than the public restaurants of the Fair provide. They have their half days off, and are allowed to go and come under proper restrictions. So long as a girl acts in a lady like and proper manner but lit tle restriction is exercised over her. One would imagine that it would be a difficult task to manage so many pretty young women, who are conscious of their attractions, and who, it is to be supposed, have their jealousies of each other. However that may be, it seems to be done smoothly and satisfactorily. The girls seem happy, and the visitors are certainly well pleased. Compli ments for the "Beauty Show" are heard on every hand. When one stops to think of it, what reasonable criticism can be made of the idea of holding a beauty show ? Beauty of face and fom, especially of the female face and form, has engaged the talent of great painters and sculp tors of all ages, and what they have produced on canvass and in marble has received universal admiration. Why should not the original be set up lor admiration, and receive it, as well as the imitation, and even in greater degree ? Sound reasoning will proba bly answer that it may be, if properly. Visitors to the World's Fair evidently think that the International Dress and Costume exhibit is a genuine beauty show, and not only that, but a model and perfectly proper one. Adjourned Court. Argument Court was held Friday afternoon 30th ult at two o'clock, all the Judges on the bench. In the case of T. D. Fullmer vs. Jemima Poust. Opinion of Court filed. Clara Long vs. W. H. Cherington. Opinion of Court filed. Motion for a new trial over-ruled and new trial re fused. Win. G. Rook vs. Annie H. Rook. Proceedings in divorce. The amend ment as prayed for by the liabellant was permitted. Road in Benton township near H. F. Everett's. Report of viewers set aside, review refused and county to pay costs. Michael Wenner appointed guard ian of Lloyd and Torrence Wilson, minor children of Jacob O. Wilson, dee'd. Bond filed and approved. In the estate of Ellen M. Chrisinan. Report of auditor filed and confirmed nisi. The report of the auditor to distri bute the money arising from the sale of the Fishingcreek Lumber Company confirmed nisi. A petition was presented asking for a special tax for the Borough of Cata wissa. The Court ordered five days notice to be given to parties interest ed and the hearing was fixed for July 7, at a p. m. Patrick Welsh , appointed guardian of the minor children of Arthur J. McLaughlin, deceased. In the estate of Arthur J. McLaugh lin, private sale of real estate ordered. In the widening of Fifth, East and Catharine streets in the town of Bloomsburg. The exceptions to the report of the viewers assessing dama ges overruled and the report confirmed absolutely. In the estate of Michael Beishline, deceased, Miles W. Moss and William Z. Doty appointed appraisers. Bloomsburg Banking Co. vs. David Savage and A. B. Herring. Petition for amendment filed. Amendment allowed, 30 day's notice to be given the defendants' counsel before next term of court. In the estate of M. G. Hughes, dee'd. Rule granted to show cause why an attachment shall not issue against the Administrators. Return able July 18, at a p. in. BLOOMSBURG. PA., FRIDAY, JULY .7. 1893. NORMAL SCHOOL. MEETtNO OF ALUMNI. The attendance at the meeting of the Alumni, was the largest in the his tory of the school, there being over two hundred and fifty present. The chief subject for discussion was that of creating an Alumni Fund. 9 The sub ject having been discussed a year pre vious, and the Executive Committee having the nutter in hand, all seemed to arrive at some ' conclusion as the theme was discussed. A resolution was finally introduced recommending that the annual dues be increased to fifty cents per year per member, and the proceeds be used for fitting up and grading the grounds for athletic sports ; about two thirds ot the mem bers present voted in favor of the res olution. There being some votes in the negative it was thought best to re fer the subject to the Executive Com mittee, with instructions to prepare a circular letter and forward to all mem bers of the Alumni, asking for contri butions and their opinions upon the resolution. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year : President, Prof. J. P. Welsh, Ph. D.j Vice Presi dent, Will H. Brower; Treasurer, H. G. Supplce i Corresponding Secretary, Prof. G. E. Wilbur ; Recording Sec retary, Martha Powell. Executive Com mittee, Prof. C. H. Albert, W. B. Sut liff, Eva Rupert, May Sherwood, Nora Finney. THE BANQUET. The Alumni dinner was enjoyed by the large number present. Ernest W. Young Esq. of the Class of 8o pre sided as toast master, and spoke of ';The Day we love.'" Prof. J. O. Cough lin of Wilkes Barre responded to "Our Normal School System." Miss Maud Burns was called upon as a represen tative of the class of '93, and respond ed in a happy manner. R. R. Little of the class of '71 spoke of "The Teacher," and Dr. T. P. Welsh closed the toasts to the sub ject "Looking Forward." ' THE FACULTY. Prof. Noetling will summer at his home in Selinsgrove, taking in the World's Fair in July. Prof. Wilbur and family expect to spend a portion of the summer in New York state, with Mrs. Wilbur's par ents. Prof- Hartline will spend the snm mer on the hill, and enter College in the fall. Prof. Cope and family have gone to Westchester for the summer. Prof. Albert is in South Carolina conducting an institute. Prof. Bakeless and wife have gone to their nw home in Carlisle. The brick work for the first floor of the new Dormitory is about complet ed and timbers laid preparatory to the laying of brick for the next floor. A large iron girder, supported by iron columns extends through the large room of the first floor, and adds strength to the building, making it ab solutely safe. $10,000,000 BLOWN UP. It is estimated that the amount of money spent in Bloomsburg on the Fourth of July for fire works would reach one thousand dollars.' It is reasonable to suppose that other towns would spend proportionately a like amount ; and that would aggre gate in the United . States about ten million of dollars. It seems like a great waste of money, but it annually recalls the(Independence and found ers of this country. It is singular, however, that the articles we use in thus celebrating our Indcpendance should be made in China or by Chin ese workmen, whom we are Jendeav oring to exclude from our land. Knights of Ibe Golden Eagle. The following are the officers of Theta Castle, No. 276, of Bloomsburg, Pa., for the ensuing six months' term : Past Chief, Robert D. Young No ble Chief, Joseph R. Bidleman ; Vice Chief, Charles A. Pollock ; High Priest, C. G. Duffey ; Venerable Her mit, J. W. Moyer Master of Rec ords, Guy Jacoby ; Clerk of Exche quer, John Davis ; Kee,.er of Exche quer, C. W. Funston ; Sir Herald, E. H. llarrar ; Worthy Bard, John Lew is j Worthy Chamberlain, John Kei fer j Ensign, W. E. Ilartuun ; Es- ouire, Frank Dawson ; First Guards- ma. 1, O. W. Ent ; Second Guardsman, Harry McBride ; Trustees, Geo. C. Roan, Joseph Bidleman, Jacob Shaf fer ( Representative to the Grand Cartle, Geo. C. Roan. The Band picnic at (Jak Grove was wen attended on the 4th. ' NOVEL ADVERTISING. Last week, Thursday afternoon, be tween 2 and a. 30 o'clock there were gather in front of the clothing store of Gidding & Salsburg about 400 boys ranging in aires from 4 to 14 years. This-was the result of advertising in the Columbian and other papers that they would give a ticket to every such boy entitling him to a pack of fire crackers on the 4th. They were formed in line, and as they filed past the door each boy got his ticket. Again on the 4th at 0 a. m., the same number gathered again, and each boy was presented with a pack of fire crackers, and they made that part of the town lively for a while. Then packs of fire crackers were thrown in the crowd and it was fun to see them scramble. Even when lighted packs were thrown out the boys would jump on them and try to put them out, regardless of burnt hands. This firm is an enterprising one, and believes in advertising. Are Fire Works Prohibited ? While shooting off candles and other fire-works on Main street on Monday night, W. B. Cummings was arrested by Policeman Thomas and Constable Woodward, and taken be fore President of Council Drinker, where he was discharged. A large crowd had gathered on the street to witness the display, and much indig nation was expressed at the action of the officers, and on the other hand the president has been severely criti cised for not enforcing the law as it is supposed to exist. It is the general understanding that all kinds of fire works are prohibited in the town, and the officers were under the same impression when they made the ar rest But the exact effect of the or dinance seems to be an open ques tion. Article 6 of Ordinance No. 1 reads as follows: "Any person found firing or causing to be fired within or upon the streets within the built up portions of the town, any kind of fire arms, fire crackers or squibs, shall upon convic tion, pay a fine, not exceeding five dollars, for each offence, with costs, Provided, That this article shall not apply in cases where the same is done by a policeman or constable in the discharge of duty or to military mus ter and parade or upon the 4th day of July of any year." This applies only to fire-arms, fire crackers or squibs. Fire arms include guns, pistols, and cannons, weapons which act by ths force of gun powder. A fire cracker is "a small paper cylin der, charged with a preparation of gunpowder, with a fse, which being lighted, explodes with a loud report." A squib is "a little pipe or hollow cylinder of paper, filled with powder or combustible matter, and sent into the air burning, and bursting with a crack j a cracker." From this it would seem that a fire-cracker and a squib are the same thing. It is onr recollection that it has been decided by a county court somewhere in the State, that the term "squib" is broad enough to cover any kind of explo sive fire-works, but we are unable to find the authority. The whole point lies in the meaning of the term "squib," and until the courts have finally defined just what it covers, it will be impossible to say positively whether all kinds of fire works are prohibited in the Town of Blooms burg. Ordinance No. 6, does not change the wording. It reads as follows : "Section i. That it shall not be lawful to fire any fire crackers or squibs of any description or kind, upon any day, within the limits of the Town of Bloomsburg; and any per son or persons firing or causing to be fired such fire-crackers or squibs with in the limits of the said Town shall upon conviction, before the President of the Town Council, forfeit and pay a fine not exceeding five dollars for each offence. And so much of the sixth Article of the first section of Town Ordinance No. 1, entitled, "An Ordinance for the preservaf'on of the Peace and for other purposes" enact ed the 13th day of May, 1870, as is inconsistent herewith, be and- the same is hereby repealed." y A rocket was fired in front of fra Phillips Tuesday evening, that might have caused much damage. The per son firing did not elevate it in time, and the contents were thrown with great force against the sash of the large window m H. W. Sloan's store room, when it diacharied with 1r.nr report, and the colored lights scattered n .: : m au uirccuons. Fourth ia Bloomsburg. Independence Day was exceedingly quiet at Bloomsburg. The freedom in the use of fire-crackers, rockets, &c, that had been assured the citizens indicated that a noisy day might be expected. It seemed, hovrever, that because of this freedom, there was but little desire to take advantage of it. Pic nic parties were held at all the groves surrounding the town, while the Bloomsburg Cornet Band had charge of Oak Grove, and to the musical strains, many tripped the light fantas tic toe. Two games of base ball were played between the bhamokin Clover Club and the Bloomsburg Club. The home team was the strongest that has ever been together, and as a result won easily both the games : the one in the morning by a score of 18 to 2, and the afternoon by a score of 1 1 to 6. There was but little drinking done in the town.and hence no drunkenness, or arrests for disorderly conduct. the fire works. According to announcement the fire-works, as provided by a general subscription, were set oft on Reservoir Hill, just at the base of the reservoir of the Water Company. The first of the display was fired at about naif past eight and continued until almost eleven o'clock. In addition to the variety consisting of rockets, roman candles, -volcanoes, electric flowers, serpent mines, spinning wheels, etc., a large iron cannon, belonging to C. C. Kesty, had been secured, and was fired at regular intervals. Louis Low enberg, John Masteller, and Harry Taylor had charge of the firing. Crowds gathered upon Reservoir Hill, Iron street, and the Cemetery Hill. There was but one complaint made and that was the slowness in firing. Had they been fired with double or treble the rapidity, it would have given more general satisfactior, though very good as it was. Washington Camp No. 310, P. O. S. ot A., has now completed the ar rangements to hold a pic nic at Moun tain Lake, located a few miles from Wilkes-Barre, well known to many of our citizens, on July 31st, 1893. The fare for the round trip being as follows: $1.25 for adults, and 75 cents for children, according to railroad limits of age. The public are cordially in vited to take part in the excursion and Die nic and make it a dav of eniovment and pleasure long to be remembered. The park is one of the finest in the State, located in a vicinity that affords some of the finest views in the State. The excursion will be accompanied with first class bands and orchestra. Tickets will be on sale at C. A. Klfim's drug store and also Ringler's drug store. For further particulars see large bills. Mrs. Glasco Cameron, while sitting in the grand stand at Athletic Park on Tuesday afternoon, witnessing the ball game, was struck by a ball which came through the . netting, and'rend- ered unconscious for a little while. She was hit in the left breast in the egion of the heart. She was convey ed on a cot to her home near by, and was feeling better next day. There is no doubt about her being struck with the ball, and it was not a case of being overcome by heat. At this writing, Thursday morning, Mrs. J. J, Brower is lying in a critical condition. On Wednesday she had a fall, striking her head on the bureau, and since then she has been delirious, and her ' death is not unlooked for. She has been very feeble for some time. Her fall occurred while" the nurse was momentarily out of the room. Martha, wife of B. F. Hicks, died on Wednesday night at 1 1 o'clock, at her home on Sixth street. On Mon day morning she had a second strok.' of paralysis, from which she did not regain consciousness. Her age was about 44 years. She was a daughter of Elias Hicks of Williamsport. Tle funeral will be held on Saturday morn ing at 10 0 clock. PURE WATEE. A SATISFACTORY ANALYSIS. The Bloomsburg Water Company sent a sample of water to Prof. Henry Lelifmann of Philadelphia for analysis, who reported the water pure for drink ing and manufacturing purposes. The analysis showed but little over 2 grains of solid matter to the U. S. gallon. Mineral ingredients present in very small amount, no poisonous metals or microbes. Any one desirous of seeing the detailed analysis can do so by call ing at the office of the Water Company' NO 29 BRIEF L'EIITIOI. About People Yon Enow. Dr. and Mrs. J. P. Welsh expect to start for the World's Fair on Monday. C. C. Trench went to Michigan on Monday. Mrs. C. W. Funston has been visit ing in Wilkes-Barrc the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Dreifuss of Milton spent the Fourth in town. Joseph Lowcnbcrg has been .at home on a visit. y E. P. Williams attended the un- veiling of the New York State Monu ment at Gettysburg this week. Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Rodgers of ' Hazleton, spent the 4th in Blooms- '! burg. . !"' Mr. and Mrs. A. II. Stroh of Titts- ton, spent the 4th in town, at P. S. '1 Harman s. r John Sterling is attending the meet- ! ing of Christian Endeavor Societies at l Montreal, Canada. ;l Rev. F. P. Manhart of Selinsgrove, !. preached in the Lutheran Church on ! Sunday. Edward W. Drinker and familiv of Wilkesbarre were among the recent visitors to this town. Prof. F. M. Jenkins has been re- ,' elected a member of the Normal .: -i School Faculty, and has accepted. Mrs.J. P. Tustin, and daughters. :' Mrs. R. R. Little, Misses Mary and Ruth went to Niagara Falls on Wed- ' ' nesday. Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Peacock, Miss Vida Miller, Messrs Frank Ikeler and Frank Pursel spent last Sunday at Hotel Shickellimy. Richard C. Drinker spent Sunday ' in town with his parents. Mrs. Drink er has returned from her visit at Git's , Island, off the coast of Maine, much benefited in health. Will T. Snyder of Berwick was in ' v town on Friday. He is a first class ' paper hanger and decorator, and has ',' also done much to promote the inter- ' ' ests of brass bands in Berwick. More i than that, he is a good democrat, and ' 1 good fellow all around. , C. H. Campbell, J. L. Kline and James Reilly went to Beach Haven on the morning of the 4th to spend the day in fishing for bass. They re turned in the evening having' been successful in landing thirteen the smallest of which was eight inches. Treasurer Kline landed the largest of the lot. - The frame work of G. P. Frymire's new house is about completed and will soon be under roof. It will beff one of the finest along East street. fi . :r - ; Cummings & Verdy sent up two balloons from the front of their store on Saturday night. One of them was in the shape of a pig, and the other an elephant It attracted a big crowd. A rocket fired on Reservoir Hill on Tuesday night raised at too slight- an angle, came directly, over the 'cemetery and landed near the High School building before it bursted. The County Commissioners have allotted to the King Iron Bridge Co. the following bridges for an iron super structure: Greenwood, 48 feet span, $672 j Main, 120 feet span, $2400; Sugarloaf, 124 feet span, $2480. Lizzie B.. wife of C. D. Lentz. died on Monday night, at her home on Iron . ! t . . street, ine cause Deing neart disease. Her husband and two little children survive. The funeral was held Wed nesday morning, and the body was taken to Mifrlinburg for burial. Prof. H. E. ChaDin. formerlv of the Normal School, was married at Athens Ohio, on June 29th, to Miss Eudora May Hoffman, of the same place. He occupies the position of Professor of oioiogy in me Athens university. Miss Kate Youncr has declined tin. position to which she was elected by 1 ine scnooi Doara, having accepted a re-election to her former position in Luzerne county at a larger salary. Miss Helen John has been appointed to fill the vacancy caused by Miss Young's declination. One of the most successful pic nics of the Fourth was that held at Rupert. Some of the young people of Blooms burg had leased the grove and invited their friends from Danville and Wilkes-Barre. About 60 young peopk were present. i A!! 1 f .0 .;' 8 4
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