8 Twenty Funny g|§ Stories of MARK TWAIN J\ 4 W They relate to Mark Twain's i' I' \ I ;*•. eccentricities, and his aptness t? /I r/K Jw jf-rL. I in making the most ordinary |/j/r\ episodes appear ludicrous. The 1 """/ \ )] / stories are brimful of fun. I\ // IYv yC\ / When I Stood Face to Miss Wilkins in Her * Face With Death New England Home 'VtB General A. W. Greely, An entire photographic ,(i tV/ / /Tv the great Arctic ex- page will show the Mi m ITv plorer, tells herej (or the author of "Jerome "and ill ' tl ' Irl 1/1 first time in print, the "Pembroke" as she is V. if f lAI graphic story of his fear- at home : her friends as ll l/ V \'L ful exile of 278 days at they grouped around W 1/ xk r the North Pole, when her; going out to walk ' . fe,<V his comrades daily with her aog; with her .fey dropped dead at his side, favorite cat; and in an and when all waited day evening gown ready for £ by day for death to come. a reception. IHp ATI 11)0 Ay John Wanamakcr's Sunday-School EVENING POST The Most Interesting Sunday-School in America How it has grown to be a factor in a city's life, - Was established in 1728 by together with the wonderful man who has de- p„p,„„i,t:_ r, • v<*ed his energies to its development. Illustrated. .Benjamin franklin. It is handsomely illustrated and These are Some of the Special Features in the October Number of gives weekly the best serials, _ _ short stories and sketches THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL the world.™ produce. The regular subscription price is TVe will mail The Ladies' Home Journal from now publications, balance of the until January t, 1899, and The Saturday Evening year as an introduction, for Post, every week from now until the end of the year, on j Twenty-five Cents. on receipt of only Twenty-five Cents. } " THE CURTIS PUBLISHING COMPANY. PHILADELPHIA BARCAIN IN LAMES' BICYCLE BOOTS, $1.29 per Pair. WIDTHS, C. D and E. W.C. McKINNEY, No. 8 East Main Street. THE COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURG, PA. Reunion of Gen- Meade Veteran Ass'n. The fifth reunion of the General Meade Veteran Association was held at Benscoter's Lake, Luzerne county, on Saturday, Sept. 17th, 1898. There were about twenty-five comrades and ladies present. After partaking of an excellent dinner at Mr. Benscoter's, all repaired to the grove, where the meeting was called to order by the President, Col. Hudson Allen, who briefly explained the object ot the Association, and called for the nomi nation oi chairman, whereupon Com rade Rummage, of Post 499 G. A. R., was unanimously elected, who, after thanking the comrades for the honor conferred upon him, called upon Rev. Topping as the orator of the day. Comrade Topping said as this was the anniversary of the battle ot An tietum he would give us a story as to how the battle was fought, learned by his own experience on that memora • ble battlefield. He presented the battle most vividly, and his knowledge and remembrance of that great fight are remarkably wonderful. We were . next entertained by Comrade Ben scoter, an assistant surgeon of the late war, stationed at Chickamauga, now home' on a 30-days' furlough. He gave a very interesting account of the sanitary condiiion of the camp and said it was by no means perfect, but that they were daily improving the unhealthful condition of the camp as best they could with the facilities at hand. Mrs. Topping then, in a short but happy speech, gave us some very wholesome advice. After a vote dkr.hanks was given all the speakers and Mr. and- Mrs. Benscoter for their kind hospitality, the meeting ad journed. C. H. C. The gutter on Center street below Main is being recobbied. WILLIAM H- WOODIN. Sketch of the Republican Congressional Candidate From the 17th District. William A. Woodin, who has been nominated for Congress as the Re publican candidate for the Seven teenth district, including the counties of Columbia, Montour, Sullivan and Northumberland, comes of a family not only ot that region, but of a fam ily who has made much of that re gion. He and his have been actively identified with the manufacturing af fairs of that portion of the Keystone WILLIAM H. WOODIN. State. His grandfather, whose name he bears, was one of the creators of the car manufacturing establishment that is one of the distinguished com mercial equipments ot the State, which, from a small beginning, gives fruitful employment to over 1,500 people. That concern now bears the industrial title of the Jackson & Woodin Manufacturing Company, and its Vice President is the new Con gressional candidate. Mr. Woodin's father was a member^ THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, PA. of the Twenty-eighth Regiment, Penn sylvania Volunteers, during the civil war, and his uncle, the brother of the nominee's mother, is Charles H. Dickerman, of Milton, wha was very near being made the Democratic nom inee in this district two years ago. William Hartman V oodin was born on May 27, 1868, in Berwick, where he received his early education in the public schools. At the age of 14 he entered the preparatory depart ment of Woodbridge School of Mines, New York City, and completed his education at the School of Mines of Columbia College. Returning to Ber wick, he made himself master of the practical workings of the great insti tution of which his father was the President, learning the details of the business from cleaning castings to moulding car wheels, later on becom ing general superintendent of the con cern. He represents the young ele ment of his party and the business in terest of the community, in which he figures both modestly and promi nently. McOlure's Magazine for October, For the story of the siege of Santiago de Cuba, as it affected the people directly in volved, on either side, in their personal safe ty and comfort and their daily lives, there is no document yet published equal to the Oc tober number of McClure's Magazine. Mr. Stephen Bonsai, in an article entitled " The Fight for Santiago," describes the campaign as it affected the American soldier, writing from his own observation and experience; while for the experiences of the panic stricken and half-starving people shut up in the City of Santiago we have a very re markab e diary kept by the British Consul at Santiago, who was all the lime in the closest relations with the Spanish authorities, and was expending—as it later proved—his very life in relieving the general suffering. Mr, Bonsai's article is very fully illustrated— partly from photographs taken in the field by himself, and partly from drawings by \V. J. Clackens, the special artist for McClure's with the army of invasion. There are a number of other notable con tributions in this number. E. A. Fitzgerald describes the first ascent ever made to the summit'of the highest mountain in the West ern Hemisphere, Aconcagua—a feat recently achieved by a party organized and led by Mr. Fitzgerald himself. The Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Mr. Vanderlip, writes au thoritatively of 'The Cost of War." Capt. J. E. Brady relates some picturesque and thrilling adventures of his own as a young telegraph operator and train-despatclier. Wm. Allen White, the writer of the "Boy ville" stories, has a fond and most spirited "Appreciation of the West, Apropos of the Omaha Exposition." There are also good, short stories by John A. Hill, Cy Waiman, Robert Chambers and others. The S. S. McClure Co . New York. FOR KENT. Rooms on 3rd. floor, COLUMBIAN building. Steam heat, gas or electric light, water. Apply to tf. GEO. E. ELWELL. COL. ROOSEVELT WINS REPUBLICANS NOMINATE HIM FOR GOVERNOR ON FIRST BALLOT. Th. Tnniporftry nnd IVrmiini-nt 0.,an1i.. tlull* >u C.ml,at tu bu IbclAed. Judge Cwcly NIIUIVI Fr.nk 8. ISl.ck .nil rii.iinoHy ll.pew I're.ent. KeiipcTnlt. Convention Hall. Saratoga, Sept. 27. The Republican stale convention met hero at noon to-day. The hour set for the opening of business was twelve o'clock, but long before that time the galleries were filled wit* spectators. Shortly before noon the delegates be gan to pour Into the hall. Up In the gallery a band was sta tioned, which enlivened the hours pre ceding the fall of the ga\l by playing patriotic airs. The hall was simply !ut tastefully decorated. The Stars and Stripes were everywhere. (Chairman Odell of the state com mittee took his seat at the presiding officer's desk at 12.20 o'clock to call the convention to order. After prayer by the Rev. Dr. Jud son of Saratoga the roll of delegates was called. Congressman Soreno E. Payne, tem porary chairman, was Introduced at 12.40 o'clock. In the opening para graphs of his speech he referred to William McKinley as a warrior and a statesman and the roar of approval was deafening. The applause was renewed when Mr. Stewart of Kings county called foi three cheers for the president of the United States. _ _ COL. THEODORE ROOSEVELT. After some minor questions or organ ization had been disposed of, General Stewart L. Woodford moved the ap pointment of a committee on resolu tions. General Woodford was named chair man of this committee, and the Hon. Hamilton Fish chairman of that on permanent organization. At 1.25 o'clock the convention took a recess until 3.20 o'clock. Second Session. At 4.95 o'clock the Republican con vention was again called to order. The committee on credentials repor ted that there being no contests, owing to the good feeling existing In the par ty throughout the state, it had nothing to do. Senator Horace White was chosen permanent chairman and he addressed the convention. At 4.35 Chairman White abruptly ended his speech and called for the re port of the committee on resolutions. There was no response. The chairman, Gen. Woodford, was not in the hall. Congressman Julgg then moved that nominations be made, and the motion was carried with a shout. Judge Cady of Albany thereunon took the platform and made a speech nomin ating Frank S. Black for governor. He was followed by Chauncey De pew, who placed Theodore Roosevelt's name before the convention as a can didate for the same position. The nomination of Governor Black was seconded by Charles T. Saxton, Abraham Gruber and Senator Clarence Lexow. Assemblyman Wallace of Queens and Congressman Southwlck of Albany sec onded the nomination of Theodore Roosevelt. At 6.20 Ellhu Root took the platform and addressed the convention In regard to the question of Colonel Roosevelt's eligibility. He denied that a residence had been forfeited and asserted that no objection whatever could be raised in relation to Mr, Roosevelt's candi dacy on the ground of citizenship. Edward Lauterbach replied to Mr. Root. Roll Call Ordered. It was past seven o'clock when the chair declared the period for nomina tions closed, and a roll call was order ed. This resulted In the nomination of Colonel Roosevelt for governor by an overwhelming majority. The vote stood: Black, 218. Roose velt. 753. The result was greeted with tumultuous cheering. The following Is the balance of the ticket: Lieutenant Governor—Timothy L. Woodruff of Kings. Secretary of State—John T. McDon ough of Albany. Controller—W. J. Morgan of Erie. Treasurer—John P. Jaeckel of Cay uga. Attorney General—John C. Davles of Oneida. Engineer and Surveyor—E. A. Bond of Jefferson. lowa and Or-gon Start for the raclflc New York, Sept. 28.—Captain Sum ner, acting commandant of the Brook lyn navy yard, received a dispatch from Washington yesterday directing that the battleships lowa and Oregon be sent away from the yard to-day. and as a result there was great activ ity aboard both vessels. It had been generally understood that the battle ships would not get away from the yard until the supply ship Iris and the collier eltic were ready to make the trip with them around Cape Horn, and no reason was assigned for the sudden order to send the battleships away without the supply ship and the col lier. It was reported that neither the Iris nor the eltic could be got into condi tion within three days, and that they would follow in the wake of the bat tlAhln Lippincott's Magazine for October. The complete novel in the October issite of Lippincott's is "Confessions of nn Aide do Camp,"by Captain F. A. Mitchel. It is a rattling tale ot the Civil War, and the hero ine and hero (especially the heroine) pass through some surprising adventures. Other stories arc "Tish's Triumph" and "Grandma's Diamonds." The latter is bv R. L. Olbar. ' Apropos of "War and Trade," Fred. Perry Bowers maintains that the two are closely related and interacting; that "the more commerce is extended the more danger there iof war," and that war, while possibly necessary for the defence of commerce, tends rather to promote than to check it. Lawrence Irwell writes of "Declarations of War," Lizzie M. Hadley of "Artillery, Ancient and Modern,' and George J. Varney of "Military Balloons." A "Famous History," pleasantly recorded by Adeline Knapp, is that of certain Cali fornia grosbeaks. Dr. Charles C. Abbott discourses, with his usual originality and point, "In Defense of Desolation." "Okla homa Claims" are described, vigorously and with humor, by Helen C. Candee, who knew the territory in its early days, and gives in stances of the value of "hustling" and the inequalities of justice there. Nina R. Allen discusses "Gray Eyes in Fiction, and, incidentally, some of the hero ines to whom they belonged. The poetry of this number is by Carrie Blake Morgan, Charles Hanson Towne, and Clinton Scollard THE BROADWAY A motion to adjourn is always in order, and a move for new business is always in order with us, and we solicit a trial from any cash buyer who has not heretofore been dealing with us. io-piece decorated toilet sets, $1.98 set. io-piece decorated toilet sets, in fancy shapes and gold deco ration, $2.98 set. Jardinieres, 10c., 350.(690. each. Flower pots, 3c. to 30c. each. 10-qt tin pails, 9c. each. White and gray cotton blankets 42c. pair. Large size Japanese lanterns, ioc. each, 3 for 25c. Painted chamber pails, 22c. each. Small globe baskets, ic. each. Floor oil cloth, 20c. to 50c. a yard. Chenille Table Covers, 42c., 69c $1.25 each. White enameled curtain poles, 20c. each. Brass extension rods, complete, 5 and ioc. each. Toilet paper, 10 rolls for 25c. Fishing tackle, lowest prices in the county. See our line of children's caps for Fall. Agency for Butterick Fashions. OCTOBER STYLES NOW READY Delineators, 15c ea., $1 per yr. Glass of Fashion, 7c ea., 60c per year. Fashion sheets free. Respectfully Submitted to the Sash Trade Only by TIE BROADWAY GASH SURE, Mover's New Building, Main Street, BLOOMSBURG. f. I. MOOSE'S $2.50 FOR LADIES Beats them all this season. They have more Style, more comfort and bet ter wearing qualities than most $3 shoes. If you see them you will buy them. Cor.. SECOND AND IRON STS. Bloomsburg, Pa* JONAS LONO'S SONS' WEEKLY CHATS. WILKES-BARRE, PA., Thursday, Sept. 29th, 1898.1 THE GREATEST OF ALL i MILLINERY EXHIBITS. Our Grand Opening —OF— Autumn Millinery t will take place j THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATUR DAY, September 29th, 30th and October Ist. I In its magnificence nothing here tofore attempted will approach it The greatest preparations have been made to make this beautiful | • exhibition the one ideal event of fashion's gathering. Thousands of beautiful pieces of millinery, each, representing a separate study in the milliner's art will be displayed in our richly appointed show rooms. Our friends will find here the most • tasteful creations of Parisian art, augmented by an ela borate collection of the choicest gems, the handiwork of our own artistic milliners. The special de signing of Mourning Millinery is a j feature with us. Our display will include the newest effects from v Paris in close harmony with our own quiet dignified but highly effective creations. We are differ ent from all other milliners, inas much as our great department is personally supervised by Mr. Ed ward Long, an artist of highest ability. The most artistic trimmers of established ability only are em ployed. We are effective and ex- - - elusive in style ; no fear of meeting a hat like yours anywhere if made by us. The careful seiection of our trimmers, preparers and helpers in sures accurate and intelligent work manship. Our prices always the low est in the city are wholly consistent with the value of materials and work. No fancy prices are asked for exclusive designs; A SPEC IAL INVITATION IS EX TENDED TO OUR THOUS ANDS OF PATRONS, NEIGH BORS AND FRIENDS. YOIT ARE ALWAYS ASSURED THE MOST HEARTY WEL COME AT THESE GRAND MILLINERY EVENTS OF OURS. AS MILLINERY MARKS THE SEASON'S OPENING, SO j DO OUR OTHER DEPART- ■ MENTS PUT ON THEIR AU- 9 TUMN'S GARB. And our dis- 9 play throughout the store, elabor- I ate decorations, the natural palms I and plants, all will be worth a 9 journey of miles to see. Under 9 this massive roof is gathered an 9 unequalled collection of the World's 9 finest merchandise. Not a season's 9 novelty but what is first shown here; a matchless, inconceivable 9 array that we shall take great pride B in showing to you. We particular- B ly invite your attention to our fine B assortments of SILKS, DRESS GOODS and CLOAKS, and assure you that a request for samples or B for information by mail will receive B a prompt reply. B I " Greaior Wilkes-Barre's 9 Greatest Deportment Store. 1 * j j Cor. W. Market St and Public SqJ 1
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