"FOILED," a splen did story, will appear in the Thanksgiving number. Got It. Advertise your Goods and your Wants in this papor. The circulation is large, and Hates Low. (v it) Ifl 1 - ft VOL 28 Letters From Dr. James B. Noal. Os Hoard S. S. Tlno Chow, Sept. 19, 181,3. We are lying here in the river about ten miles beow Shanghai waiting for a title to take us over the bar so be fore we sail out into the China Sea I wish to write you a little letter to go back from Chefoo which we hone to reach day after to morrow, that is in forty-eight hours from here. We have had a very pleasant though hurried stay in Shanghai. We found a pile of letters awaiting us in Shantung, from friends in Chenanpo all bidding us welcome back. It really has seem ed so nice to be back once more in China during these past few days. I realize more and more how much I like China and the Chinese and am glad to spend my life among them ; to me they are certainly an attractive people. We had such a nice cabin boy on board the Empress, (all the 'boys" as they are called, were Chinese) who amused us very much with his fluent English, of which he was very proud and kept us in a good humor with his never failing cheerfulness and willing ness to do anything we ask him to da He was so interested in Mrs. Dentz and in us w hen we reached here and so afraid we might forget or lose something belonging to us. Though we called him ''boy he was over thirty and had two wives ; he told me his father took his first wife so he had to get another. But to return to our stay in Shang hai. Saturday afternoon Mrs. Dentz took Mrs. Neal and I out for a drive and they two afterward., went out to do a little shopping while I wrote let ters. In the evening Mrs. Neal and I went to see Mr. and Mrs. Fitch, and Mr. and Mrs Mclntcsh and spent a very pleasant evening. Sunday we spent quietly, attending Union church at 1 1 a. m. where we enjoyed the ser vice very much ; at 6 p. m. we went with Mrs. Dentz to the English Cathe dral for service ; nearly all the even ing services in Shanghai are held at 6 p. m. before evening dinner. The services there we did not enjoy so much as nearly everything was chant ed and we could not understand what was sung, but the ser mon was an excellent one by vener able Archdeacon Moale, one of the best and most earnest Christian men in Shanghai. Yesterday (Monday) I was very busy all day running around arranging about our steamer to Chefoo, doing errands, etc. We had several calls from friends during the day and even ing and came on board our boat about 10 p. m., setting sail early this morn ing. Col. Denby arrived from Peking at noon and I saw him at dinner in the evening. Me does not think there will be retaliation on the part of the Chinese and all Americans driven out of China, if the Geary law is not repealed, as in driving out the miss ionaries they would be expelling their best friends. Eight bells has just struck (twelve o'clock) and we hope to get away soon. Chefoo, Sept. 21. We arrived here about 7:30 this morning and were met by our agent Mr. Smith on the boat and by Mr. Hays at the wharf. Mrs. Neal and I are here at Mr. Hays' and Miss Poin dexter at Dr. Nevius' house. We do not yet know when we shall get oil from here. Chefoo, Sept. 25. We are hoping to get away from here to night on a little steamer which runs up the coast as far as a place called Yang Kia Ko, about three or fcur days journey from Chen anfoo. From there we are still un certain whether we shall take carts and mule litters overland to our desti nation or 'go up by small native boats. The river, at the mouth of which we leave the steamer, is the same one on which we lived while in the famine region some years ago, so we know what the native boats are like and are a little afraid they may be too small for comfort, especially if we should have rainy weather; it is raining steadily this morning. By going this route instead of going all the way from Chefoo by cart and mule litter, we hope to save a week so as to reach Chenanfoo in time for next Sunday, that is by Oct. 1. instead of a week later, as we had expected to do. We will both be glad to get to the end of our long journey, and be settled1 d wn once more in our own quarters.' We are sorry however, to miss see ns the friends at Tung Chow and Wei Hie'ri, as we do not pass through the place by this route. Mr. and ' Mrs. Hays with whom we have been staying here have been very p!e .sunt and cordial, and we have enjoyed seeing them, but shall be glad to again bo moving on ward. We were invited over to Dr. Nevius' house on Friday and on Sat urday Mrs -Hays invited all the Pres byterian community here on the hill to her house ; we had a pleasant even ing each time. The lioxes of hardware, glass, door and window frames for our house sent from liloomsburg, and shipped from New York in June, are here, and will go up with in to Chenanfoo, but the lot of boxes sent last, which I ivirki .l at home, will probably not be here until some time in November. With our own goods, fifteen boxes of drugd ordered by Dr. Van Schoick, and other things for Misses Hamilton and Murray, we shall have our hands full going up. We have just had word that our steamer may not leave until the rain is over, so we may not be able to get off to day, but we still hope so, as any serious delay will prevent our getting to Chenanfoo by next Sunday. We long for news from home, but shall have to wait, I fear three weeks more, as we shall go faster into the interior than letters can come. Jamks B. Neal. HOUSE BREAKING. A man about thirty-two years of age, giving his name as John Jacob Astor, was arrested Tuesday morning about three o'clock, at William dig ger's hotel on East street, charged with Lreaking into the house of Am brose II ile, in Catawissa township, on Sunday afternoon. After ransacking the house of Mr. Ilile, the thief car ried oil about ten dollars in paper money and coin. It was reported on Monday morning to John S. Williams, and he was requested to keep a close lookout for a party of whom a de scription was given. About five o'clock Williams saw a man answering the given description, made himself acquainted with him and by six o'clock was in the fellow's confidence, and made an appointment for a meeting at the Central Hotel in the evening, when Williams was to give him a good time. The appearance of the man and the possession of a pocket-book well rilled with money convinced Will iann that he was the guilty party. In the evening Williams reported to the justice who advised him to goto Cata wissa township and get the parties to come over and lodge information. Upon the return of Williams with Mr. 1 1 lie and others, the service of Po liceman Thomas was secured and the arrest made at Gigger's hotel, and brought to the office of Guy Jacoby, Esq. Two boys, Orval Stackhouse and Benjamin George, of Catawissa township, were present, and imme diately identified the man as the one whom they saw Sunday afternoon in the vicinity of Hile's house. The man was ordered searched and in his possession were found about three dozen keys of various kinds, two small burglars tools, a new razor, small b cock and a pocket book containing si ven dollars, forty one and one half cents, in dollars and small chai Mr. Hile identified the copper half cent by the date 1803, and by two black marks on the back of the same. The boys identified the man by the blue flannel shirt, black suit with sack coat, derby hat, and large rip in back part of right pant leg. The man gave his name as John Jacob Astor, of Fifth A''enue, New York, and pro tested his innocence to the last. There were four other houses enter ed in the neighborhood of Mr. Hile the same Sunday afternoon, and this man is supposed to be guilty party. The credit of the arrest of this man should be given entirely to Mr. Will iams, who proved a good detective. Later. Mr. and Mrs. Miner Munson, were before Squire Jacoby on Thursday morning and identified keys, money and clothing. After some delay the prisoner finally owned up having en tered Mr. Munson's house, and said he saw jewelry, revolver and other valuable articles, but didn't want them; all tie took was money and door key. Six houses were entered. The prisot.er said his name was not Astor but he might as well leave it be that, it was a good name. Muncy Borough Eulargod. Judge Metzger has made a decree extending the boundary lines of Mun cy On: hundred acres have been taken fiom Muncy Creek township, extending the borough limits almost to the Reading Railroad. About one bundled voters are added to the bor ough. The decree was made upon the favorable report of the auditor ap- nnlme:! to in-.iuire into the matter of - - - , , the annexation. Dr. C. S. O'Brien who died at hi lmm in li.-nton last week Thursday, was buried on Sunday, Rev. John Rockwell officiating. He was thirty one years of a:;e and leaves a wife and one child. He was a successful phy sician and had a lae practice. BLOOMSBURG. PA., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21. OLLIE TORBETT CONCERT. The Institute Course at the Opera House closed last week Thursday evening, with the concert by the Ollie Torbett Company. The house was packed to the doors and most of the numbers were greeted with applause. Though Miss Torbett is not the equal of a number of violin virtuosos who nave appeared lrom time to time in this place, she is still a most excellent player on the king of instruments, and her playing was listened to with much pleasure. Both of her solos were encored, and she responded with selections calculated to please the popular taste. Her obligate to the tenor solo was also rendered with much grace and expression. Miss I'orbett was assisted by Mr. Isidore Moquist at the piano, and the gentle man also played two solos ; he is a finished pianist, and displayed an intimate acquaintance with the tecni que of the instrument, especially on the Liszt Polonaise. He responded to an encore each time. The Lmteman Sextette of male voices filled in the remainder of the programme, with a selections ot a varied character. The audience was evidently pleased with their singing, as evinced by the frequent recalls. The program was not a classical one. A HEW CAMPMEETING. A union of the circuits of Town Hill, Muhlenburg, Salem and Shick- shinny has been formed for the pur pose of establishing a camp meeting to be known as the Huntington Val ley Camp-meeting Association. A permanent organization has been ef fected by the election of the follow ing officers : P. C. Wadsworth of Town Hill, president : Jesse B. Dod son of Salem, treasurer ; and R. M. Tubbs, Shickshinny, secretary. An application has been made for a char ter. The trustees of the Patterson Grove not giving any satisfactory terms for their place it is quite possi ble a new site will be selected. A new site has been offered, but not yet accepted. The first camp-meeting will be held next season commencing August 21. McHugh Swiped the Grip. A peddler named P. Brockmaker, of Bayonne, N. J., entered the Lehigh Valley station at Centralia on Tues day and after leaving a valise contain ing $200 worth of watches, jewelry, etc., on a seat, went to the ticket win dow. Hi9 back was turned to the va lice for only a few seconds, but when he turned again it was gone. He re ported the loss to agent John T. Laughlin, who at once left his office and made a hurried circuit of the station with ex el ent success. In the distance Laughlin saw a man hurrying away with a valise. The agent and peddler gave chase and after a hard run for about half a mile they suc ceeded in overtaking the man, who surrendered the satchel. As his home is so far from this region, and as he was overjoyed over the recovery of his valise, the peddler refused to prose cute. 1 he man who stole the valise was one John McHugh, a resident of Centralia, Peddler Brockmaker is very thankful to agent Laughlin for his eftorts in securing the return of his property. Ashland Advocate. CHURCH REOPENING. After being closed for three months for repairs, the audience room of the Lutheran church will be reopened next Sunday with appropriate services. In the morning Rev. J. Yutzv of Susquehanna Synod will preach a ser mon suited to the occasion. In the afternoon at 3 o'clock there will be addresses by the visiting pastors and the dedication proper. In the evening at 7 o'clock there will be a Praise ser vice with other interesting exercises. It will be a great day for the Lutheran church ot bioomsimrg. ihe music will be a prominent feature of all the services and will be in charge of Prof. Niles assisted by the male choir. TRAINS WILL HOT EE HECTORED. The petition referred to last week, asking the Reading Railroad Com pany to restore the 6:.o a in. train and he n:?5 p. 111. train, so that a trip can be made to Philadelphia and back the same day. was sent to the company, and the following reply has been received from I. E. Sweigard, General Superintendent. "I am in receipt of petition signed bv yourselves and others, relative to restoring term in trains on the B'ooms burg Ei;un:h, and in reply thereto, re gret to ml? that we cannot do this." " That settles it. Uncle Tom's Cabin t o-'iiht. A CHILD HORRIBLY TORTURED BY AN ALLEGED WITOH D00TKE8S. IILED ALMOST TO DEATH. A horrible instance of cruelty to and probably fatal mutilation of a young child by a witch doctress, came to light last Saturday at Kingston. The parents of the child, Mr. and Mrs. John Moore, live at Maltby, a small mining settlement in Kingston 1 ownship, where they keep a saloon. Their 8 year old daughter Annie, has since an attack of illness three years ago, had epilepsy and despite the tiest of medical attendance continued to grow worse. Last week Wednesday an Arabian woman, a peddler, called at the house while the child was in a fit, and told the mother she could cure her. The husband was called and a bargain made that $300 was to be paid the woman if she was successful The Arabian who claimed to be a witch doctress, said the child was possessed of an evil spirit, but that it would be driven out by her methods. She placed the little one in a chair and spent half an hour in weird incanta tions over the smoke of a green plan tain placed on a pan of burning char coal. Then she heated a wire to a glow ing red in the charcoal and after shav ing the child's head, burned a great cross through the scalp to the bone, the marks extending from the back of the neck to the forehead and from ear to ear. The struggles and shrieks of the little one were terrib'e, but no one interfered as the woman said it was the evil spirit crying out. Then seven white beans were placed in the burned cavities and the head wrapped in cloth The next day the hag burned simi lar crosses in each arm' above the el bowjand cut the radical artery in the right wrist allowing the child to bleed nearly to death, The third day was to be the crucial one, as announced by the woman, and on this ?ay she slit the child's tongue about half an inch deep in three places, "to allow the devil to escape." On that night trie ciiii'j had another tit and the sor ceress said she would have to burn the feet. Before she had a chance to do this an inkling of the matter reached out siders and a doctor was sent to exam ine the girl. He found her in a dying condition from loss of blood, and the burns which had never been dressed, The injuries were dressed and restora tives administered by the physician, who alter warning the parents to keep close watch of the witch doctress, left in search of a warrant and an officer, He returned in an hour with both, but the haq; had taken a'arm and tied An active search is being made for her. The child is in an almost hope less condition. The parents will be arrested and the child taken to the hospital. A Fair Proposal. STETSON S UNCT.E TOM S CABIN CO. A reporter of- -gleamed the following in an interview with the gen eral agent ot the above company, which will appear at the opera house on Friday, Nov. 24th. 1 his com pany is undoubtedly the largest an best Uncle Tom Company traveling, comprising 30 first-class artists. So complete is their scenery that the piece could be put on in a barn with better scenic effects than is produced by any other company. They hav a grand double band of white and colored musicians, an orchestra of ten pieces, and one that is hard to beat The African mandolin students with this company are the first and only colored people appearing in public and performing on the Spanish man dolin. The Lone Star Quartette is claimed to be without an equal, and the Topsies, there they have some thing that charms all. The Topsie are two young ladies, and their su periors in character and terpsichovean artists have not yet been produced on American stage ; two Marks, the bes that a good salary can secure. The street parade is the finest ever wit nessed, and of the performance wi can say that, if they do not give th best production of this sterling old drama ever given in this city, they will cheerfully refund the price of ad mission. ill any other Uncle 1 0111 Cabin Company on the ro.id do this ? No, because they have not the show to dd so. Stetson & Co.. have. Another Business Change. W. 1 1. Brooke & Co., have their stationery store in the Exchang Hotel building, to Mr. Slate of Will lamsport. An inventory was taken thin week, and Mr. Slate will take possession soon. 1S93. BRIEF MENTION. About People You Know. Paul E. Wirt Esq., and G. S. Rob- bins, went to New York on Tuesday. R. E. Hartman went to New York on Tuesday to purchase new goods. John K. Lockard was in New York this week. Charles Watson McKelvy returned from Maryland last Sunday. J. M. Staver took the 10.49 tra'n on the I). L. & W. road on Tuesday for New York City. Mr. Royal, formerly a partner of II. G. Sherwood, was in town last week, and was the guest of Mr. Sher wood. J. R. Schuyler and C. W. Funston returned from North Carolina last Sunday. They had a very enjoyable trip. Alfred McIIenry, the prosperous and enterprising merchant of Benton, was in Philadelphia and New York this week purchasing goods. J. G. Swank, who will be one of the county commissioners after the first Monday m January, was in town on Monday. He is a level headed man, and will make a good official. Samuel Kressler, brother of Casper Kressler, is nearly ninety years old, and he is a very young man for his age. He is as straight as an arrow, and as active as a boy. He resides at ukesbarre, but came down to see his son Clark who was hurt at Espy last week by a runaway team. C. M. Terwilliger, the present clerk to the county commissioners, is the right man in the right place. He is sober, honest, industrious, gentlemanly and obliging to everybody who has business in the ofhee. The new board of commissioners can do no better than to retain his services. THE CANTATA. A large audience was present on Monday and Tuesday nights to wit ness the cantata of "Jephthah and His daughter. It was a success, and those who took part are to be con gratulated. While it was given under the auspices of the iMcthodist choir, assistance was rendered by members of nearly all the other churches in town, thus exhibiting a feeling of good fellowship that is highly commend able. Mr. Ilanly and Miss Vida Mil ler rilled the leading roles very accept ably, and Miss Nellie Ent, Miss Will iams, Miss Savage, Miss Rmgrose, Mr. LOiley. Mr. lost, Mr. cUcr, Mr Ent, Mr. Hartman, and in fact all who had leading parts acquitted them selves well. The chorus was well trained and sang in excellent time and tune. M'S. Fred Holmes pre sided at the piano, and played with her usual well known skill and taste, but the piano accompaniment alone was too light for so large a hall C P. Elwell's orchestra played between the scenes, but were unable to play tae cantata as there was no orchestra score provided. The scenery was fhe, and the tableaux were beautitul. Bloomsburg is full of musical talent, and there arc very few towns that can get up a better amateur musical per formance Some of the best concerts ever given here have been given by home talent. Considering the short ness of the tun for preparation, and limited number of rehearsals the per formance was remarkably well done. CHURCH DEDICATION. The dedication of the new Reformed church at Heller's will lake place December 3rd. There will be three services, morning, afternoon and evening.iii which the following ministers are expected to take part : Revs. C. B Heller of North Carolina; K. 1- Iloffmeyer of Maryland; O. H. Strunk ti. U. Dechant, C. II. Brandt, D. E Schoedler, and A. II. Iloutz. OHANGE OF TIME. The afternoon train on the Pennsyl vania Kauroad passes Bloom terry at 6:33 instead of 6:26, reaching Wilkes Barre at 8:00. There are some other changes in the time from Sunbiiry to Harnsburg and Philadelphia, which appear m the time-table 111 tins pap DINNER AND SUPPER ON THANKS GIVING DAY. The ladies of Triuitv Reformed Church will give a Turkey and Chid; en Dinner and a Chicken and WaMe Supper on Thanksgiving Day. Hence tins will lie tne place to get your meals instead of preparing them at home. All are invited. Dinner will cost 50 cts, and supper 25. NO 41) JET THINK OF IT! AT Loiran CLOW DDT SALE, -100- ELEGANT MENS' SUITS. Some that sold for 15 and 18 dollars go for $ 8T5 The Goods must be turned in to money. Some Overcoats that cost 10 dollars go for $5.00 A good many ELEGANT H I E N SUITS OVERCOATS at the same great sacrifice. MENS' ODD COATS and ODD PANTS at Slaughtering Prices You Put 1D0LLAMB in your pocket by buying now at LGWEFJBERC'S CLOSING OUT SALE.
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