mmth lit VOL. 35. BLOOMSBURG, PA., THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 1900 NO. 10 , Hi! ADVISED McKINLEY. Israel Maior, of Danville, Claims to Have Instructed the Chief Executive on the Many Questions that Have Con fronted the National Admin istration During the Fast Ten Tears. PREDICTED THE OUTCOME OF THE LATE SPANISH WAR. The announcement made in the various Philadelphia papers on Friday last that Isarel Maier, would deliver a lecture in the Acadtmy of Music in that city on Monday evening March 5th, created considerable surprise among the people who had known Maier when lie conducted a clothing store in Bloomsburg. The advertise ment was as follows: i "Lecture on the theme and subject of the pen is mightier than the sword, by Israel Maier. The adviser to Hon. William M. McKinley, President of the United States, an J the Federal Administration, Washington, regard ing the truth and secrecy of the out come of the war wita Spain, from strokes I the pen." He went to Philadelphia to fill his engagement on Sunday, arriving there in the evening, and the Philadelphia limes at once sent a reporter to inter view him. The Times on Monday in relating the conference between Maier and the reporter says: "You see," said the adviser, "people are beginn ing to know that there is some one back of McKinley. And do you know that people have been wonder ing who this adviser is, little dreaming that he is a country storekeeper in Danville, but at the same time the nation's greatest adviser and diplomat and greatest pedant, too the great est in the universe. But it has leak ed out and I may as well tell it all. I received a letter asking me to prepare an article for a leading magazine. Tomorrow night I lecture here. Then I go to New York. They want me badly over there. The Cubans, too, will soon hear from me. The poor devils, you remember, were so anxious to know who that great politician was who stood so close to McKinley and was advising him in all matters relat ing to their island. They will soon find out. "Won't the Philadelphians be sup prised tonight when they learn who it was that laid Secretary of War Alger away?" continued the adviser with a significent smile. "My letters did it. They showed up Alger's incompetency and criminal negligence which caused thousands of Arrierican soldiers to perith in the polluted army camps. McKinley could not have done other wise than he did in the matter. You mustn't blame McKinley. The great est letter of all, however, the one which held the rise and fall of the nation, was the one which gave the President some valuable points in in ternational ultimatum law relating to Spain affecting the $400,000,000 debt. My dear sir, I couuld show you each of the four hundred letters and then refer you to my scrap book in which 1 have newspaper clippings showing that not only McKinley, but others about Washington whom I have ad vised have acted upon my suggestions, carrying them out to the very letter." After "Adviser" Maier concludes his lecture tour he proposes to come back to Pennsylvania and settle the Senatorial controversy, so that neither the Quayites nor the Insurgents need have further concern on that score. "Yes," he said, in answer to a ques tion on that subject, "I am the dark horse that you have heard about with reference to the candidacy for the United States Senate. I am going to be elected." lhe Times on luesday morning was eagerly sought after by the people, supposing of course that it would con- lain at least a portion of the lecture, The disappointment can scarcely be imagined when it was learned by a large bold faced head line in the Times that the lecture did not occur, The non-appearance of the lecturer Is explained bv that loumal as follows : Israel Maier, the Danville tailor, "advisor to William M. McKinley, President of the United States and the Federal Administration, Washing- ton walked into the Times office last night and explained that he would not lecture in the Academy of Music as advertised. Only thirteen tickets had Deen sold, he said, and he deemed it advisable to abandon the platform and tell the people the truth and secrecy of the success of the McKinley admin- iftiation through the newspapers. Maier said he naid $100 for the use of the Academv. Th mnnev was the savings of years. He was sorry that the people of Philadelphia are so indifferent towards a great man. He would have revealed how he had de manded the resignation of Secretary of War Alger, how he had advised the President concerning our demands of Spain and other secrets. For his wise counsel the Danville tailor pro poses to make a demand for $1,000, 000. "I have advised McKinley for years. F.verytime I had a good thought I put it down on paper and sent it to him. "Why? Because the poor fellow needed it." "During the war when our soldier's were dying from typhoid fever I wrote to Alger and suggested t'.iat he ought to resign. Alger didn't answer my letter. I made up my mind that I'd ask McKinley for his resignation, and so I did. Well, the next day Alger had to go. I also told McKinley what he should demand of Spain, and I do believe if I had saio 'take the Canary Islands he'd have done it." Maier said he has written to Sen ator Hanna and produced a letter from the Ohioan's secretary, in which it was written : "Your suggestions have been filed." He also said he had assurances that Senator Beveric'ge will be McKinley's running mate in November. The tailor has never met President McKinley personally. Nor will he go to see him. "No, indeed," he declared "I wouldn't go to see McKinley not after the way he's treated me. He will have to come after me." It is not only on matter? of state that Maier is the President's "advisor" but in matters of health as well. Once he wrote to him on a postal card: "Don't moisten your head with water. It is unwholesome. Also take vigorous walks, bareheaded, in the early morning sun." And Maier pointed with pride to pictures in weekly magazines as evi dence that McKinley has taken this advice. "What will you do with the $iy 000,000 you will claim from the gov ernment ? Maier was asked. "Why, I'd build a monument to myself. Every great man should have a monument, un it would pe tnis inscription : 'This is in honor of the greatest man who lives in America.' Maier s greatness of mind is further set forth in these opinions on import ant questions : On the Boer war "Kruger is up against it. I have advised McKinley to remain neutral. On "Sapho" (he has not read the book or seen the play, but said) : "I think it is very immoral." Concerning the future of the Phil ippines "We must retain them, as I told McKinley. They are the doors to prosperity. Is marriage a failure? "Marriage is the only true happiness in life. The man who said that ninety of every hundred marriages are failures lied. Maier, when in Bloomsburg, con ducted a clothing store for several years, in the room now occupied by the Bloomsburg Store Company, from there he removed to a room in the Opera House block, where he re mained for one year, and moved into the room now used by Charles Keice as a meat market. He made still an- other move, going into what is now Anderson's confectionery store, where he stayed a year or so and then left town. He opened a store in Danville and has been there ever since. He has had his mind on the lecture plat form for a long time. When here he claimed to have a scheme whereby the government could be run with less than one-half the expense under the present regime, but owing to the administration's tacit indifference to his letters, in which he offered to dis close the secret for a stated amount, it has never become known. And now ungrateful Philadelphia, when given an opportunity to see and hear the man who has. by his discretion and good judgment, steered the coun trv safely through numerous difticul ties, turns its back and fails to pat- romze. Mortal ereatness, in some instances, is poorly compensated. During the writer s eleven years residence in Bloomsburg, he has never seen a fire witnessed by so few people as was the case Tuesday morning. There was a hich wind blowing at the time, and the slim crowd may be ac- counted for by the fact that the war rintr elements carried the sound of ih alarm in only one direction. Be- side the alarm proper, the old bell in the Town Hall, and the bell at the Rescue Fire Company's hose house, were runs, incessantly for several min utes, but people slept on without a warning note reacmng mcir car EARLY MOMINU FIRE- Smoke issuing lrom the cellar win- dows of the store room occupied by r. M. Kemer as a ten cent store, on Main street, a few doors below East, attracted the attention of some pass ersby about two o'clock Tuesday morning. An investigation was made, and the entire cellar was found to be enveloped in flames. The gravity of the situation called for prompt action on the part of the discoverers, and an alarm was hurriedly sent in from box thirty-two, located at corner of Last and Third streets. The response of ths fire companies was most prompt, the Friendship, Winonas, Rescues and Goodwills, arriving in the order named. Connections were made at the corner of Iron and Main, and East and Main streets, and two streams of water served lo al'ay the fears of the onlookers, who had at first concluded the building was doomed to destruction, ine wont ot the firemen was greatly impeded by the great volumes of smoke, which, even across the street, was stifling. But in the face of this great hindrance, the boys worked heroically until the flames were entirely quenched It was one of the hardest fires to com bat that has occurred in this town for a long time. The flames were fed by a large quantity of excelsior and straw packing in the cellar, and it was fully five hours from the time the alarm was sounded until the danger was pissed. The building and stock was badly damaged by water and smoke, but we are informed that the insur ance is adequate to the loss. Harry Corell, a member of the Winona Company, was overcome by the smoke and was carried to Dr. Harter's office. It required some lit tle time to revive him. Two or three other members of the different com panies were similarly affected, and were led out of the building. There nrafl a cIau. in th etnr rnnnv Hut th fir hrlrinr Ant 9 if AA in lhe rel. lar, is a mystery. . o Lent at St. Paul's Uhurob. The following is the program of services at St. Paul's Episcopal church from now until Easter day, April 15. SUNDAY SERVICE. Holv Communion at 10:30 on March 4 and April 1. Other Sundays at 7:4s m- Morning service 10:30 Evening service 7:00 Sunday school 9 a. m. WEEKDAY SERVICES. Monday 4:3 Tuesday 43 Wednesday 0:30 and 7:30 Thursday 4:3 Friday 9:30 and 4:30 Saturday 4:3 Addresses on church doctrines to cjndidales for confirmation at the Wednesday evening services. The church is open daily. HOLY WEEK SERVICES. Monday and Tuesday, April 9 and 10. Morning service 9:30 4:30 Evening prayer Wednesday, April 11, Morning service .9:30 .7:30 Confirmation service Maundy-Thursday, April 12. Morning prayer and Holy Com union ,9:30 .4:30 Evening prayer GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 1 3. Morning service 10:30 Service and Meditations 12:00 to 3:00 Evening service 7:30 EASTER EVEN., APRIL 1 4 Morning service 9:30 Evening prayer, Holy Baptism.. .4:30 EASTER DAY, APRIL 1 5. Holy Communion 6:00 Morning prayer. Music 6:45 Holy Communion 10:30 Evening service 7:30 Toe Smith, a young man apparently about fourteen years of age, who, it appears, has been thrown upon the world as the result of a father's cruol- ety, was last week sent to jail for sixty days, on the charge of vagrancy. He has been in town since last Fair. At that time he arrived here with his father. At the close of the annual exhibition the elder Smith departed, leaving the boy behind. He was ta ken care ot for a time by lnends, who took compassion upon him, but it seems that the youngster was pos sessed of habits of a bad nature, and warnings and reprimands doing no good, he was turned out. It is likely that he will be sent home, which, ac cording to his story, is in Baltimore. B. W. Jury on Friday bought the George Beagle property in Madison for $2650, K. 0- E8 GIVE A RECEPTION- Theta Castle, No. 276, Knights of the Golden Kagle, cave a reception to members and their friends, at their commodious hall, in the Peacock building, Friday evening. The room was comfortably filled with about two hundred people, and it may be truth fully said that never in the history of this well known, popular and growing order, was there a more pleasant and enjoyable evening. Previous to the serving of refreshments, which were bountiful and toothsome, a fine program was rendered. Miss Mabel Peacock sang a solo in such a charm ing mannner that she was compelled to respond to an encore. F. B. Hart- man followed, with the address of wel come, which was tun 01 wit anil wis dom. D. J. Tasker rentlered a vocal solo and Miss Delia Geisinger nd Domer Geisinger sang a very pretty duet. Rev. Smith, of the Baptist Church, was then introduced to the audience, and related reminiscences of his soldier life, together with many amusing stories. As an entertainer, Rev. Smith nas few equals, and his talk was one of the most pleasing features of the evening. Creasy Boston. On Thursday night, .March 1, a large and interesting party was given at the home of Mr. William Creasy, on Lassell street, in our town. It was the occasion of the marriage of Mr. Creasy's sister, Miss Margaret to Mr. Willard Boston. Precisely at 8 'oclock as the organist, Miss Maggie Oliver, daughter of Wm. Oliver, ot Berwick, struck up the Wedding March, the bride and groom entered the parlor and were united in the bond of holy wedlock by Rev. A. R. Miller accord ing to the beautiful ritual of the Methodist Episcopal church. The attendants were Miss Lauretta Creasy, ot Mifflinville and Mr. Fred H. Shay, 01 Mllion. 1 ne oncic was roueu in a i I.. .v.- nauusuuic wuuc uuiiiuuuy ttiiu mc bride's maid in a beautiful lavender. Bo'h carried flowers. The groom and his best man wore the conventional b'ack suits. After the .usual . congratulations sumptuous refreshments were served and a most delightful time was had by all present until a 'ate hour. The groom is a son of Hiram and Elmira Boston, of Berwick, and the bride is a daughter of Charles and Rebecca Creasy, of Mifflinville. The happy couple will remain in Berwick and expect to go to house keeping on Lassell street the ist of April. Ber wick Independent. Evangelical Conference Appointments, At the conclusion of the Tuesday morning session of the Central Penn sylvania Conference of the United Evangelical church, at Williamsport, Bishop Dubs handed down the follow ing appointments for the Lewisburg district: N. P. Young, Presiding Elder; Lewisburg, J. F. Dunlap; Milton, D. L. Kepner; Milton Circuit, J. U. Biggs; Muncy Valley, E. B. Dunn; Dushore, W. H. Stover; Bernice and Lopez, D. F. Young; Danville, J. F. Hower; Bloomsburg, J. w. uentz; Light Street, S. S. Mumer; Waller, C. W. Hippie; Columbia, W. J Camp bell; Berwick, J. J. Loht; Nescopeck, E. D. Keen; Luzerne, E. L. Kessler; Zion's Grove, E. E. Shaffer; Nanti coke, H. Minister; Ransom, F. F. Mayer; Scranton Zion, J. W. Mes senger; Sibbly, R. W. Strunk; West Clifford, W. A. Faus; Susquehanna, J. A. Foss; B. Hengst, G. Hunter, A. L. Reeser, I. M. Pines and W. P.Thom as, members of Lewisburg Quarterly Conference; J. G. Whitmire, member of Bloomsburg Quarterly Conference; C. T. Dick, member ot Berwick Quar terly Conference. High Water- Fishingcreek reached a very high mark last Thursday afternoon, and people living along its banks were fearful of serious results. Riany 01 the buildings in Ferndale were sub merged, anil the road between the two bridges, below town, were com pletely inundated. The rise in the stream was most sudden, which can be accounted for by the fact that the trround was frozen, preventing the o . . . . rain from soaking in, and it ran in riv elets toward the creek. There was scarcely a cellar in that section of town that escaped a flooding. Harry A. Schuck of Montandou, and Miss Elizabeth Leiby of bun bury were joiued for life by Rev M. E. McLinn at the Lutheran parsonage Thursday evening WE'VE GOT TO HAVE Your : Trade THIS SPRING ! Can't do without it! Cairt do with out anybody's trade. Will make it worth your while to trade here. See if we don't. WE HAVE OUR ADVANCE I Mats aai Bmsi m A in. They are all new and desirable. We are sole agents for the celebra ted "Youman's" and "Broadway Special " Hats. They sell at $5.00 and $3.00. But that is not all the Hats we carry, cents up. Bee Qidding BLOOMSBURG, PENNA. r Come in and see us we'll treat you right. MALE CHOIR CONCERT- The Y. M. C. A. choir intend giv ing a concert in the Presbyterian church Tuesday evening March 13, ably assisted by the following lalent. Mrs. Grant Herring, Mrs. J. L. Rich ardson, Miss Elsie Hicks and the Old Male Choir of ten years ago under the personal direction of Prof. I. W. Niles. The following is the program: PART I. On the March Becker Choir. Quartet Selected F. Colley, A. N. Yost, K. H. Ent, and O. H. Yetter. Piano Solo, "Faust Waltz," Gounod Miss Elsie Hicks. Humorous Chorus, "Medley No. a," White Old Choir. Reading "What William Henry Did," J. L. Haroour Mrs. J. L. Richardson. Duet, Come Unto Me Lynn and Ent. Schubert's Serenade Schubert Choir. PART II. Hunter's Chorus, Old Choir. . Humorous Trio, "The Barber" Sterling, Brower and Yetter. Readings a. Charlie MaChree b. belected Mrs. Grant Herring. Solo, The Proposal, Bartlett Frank Colley. Old Kentucky Home Choir Abide With Me... United Choirs. Y. M- 0- A. NOTES- Notwithstanding the announce ment to the contrary, the usual gospel meetinc will be held in the Y. M. C A. building at 2:30 o clock next bun day. Prof. C. H. Albert will have charge of the service. All men are cordially invited. All young men desiring to take in structions in evening educational classes are requested to report at the Y. M. C. A. office on l-nday evening of this week at 7:30 o'clock. The primary classes are distinctively for young men who are working in shops and elsewhere and have been depriv ed of educational advantages. In structions free to all members of the Association. We have them from 50 Next Week. A sensational performance is prom ised by Cole and Johnson in "A Trip to Coontown," on the occasion of their performance at this house next week. The company has made a tre mendous hit everywhere through its magnificent presentation of opera comedy, burlesque and vaudeville. The fifty or more artists comprising the company are the very best in their respective specialties and the per formance is marked by' the liberal manner in which everything is done on the stage. "A Trip to Coonto-vn" is said to be the handsomest company of sweet song birds of any organiza tion now before the public. Some of the fairest daughters of their race will compose the chorus. The costuming and scenery is expensive and striking, and the scenes are more or less pic turesque and beautiful. Bloomsburg Opera House, Monday, March ia. A lively runaway occurred in South Danville Friday afternoon. A team attached to a lumber wagon, belong ing to Wellincton Pursel, of Buck- horn, was left standing near the coal yard of J. H. Kase. The horses took fright at some passing oDject ana dashed out Hazleton avenue at a mad pace. Near the Pennsylvania station the wagon overturned, ine norses broke loose and continued down the avenue, breaking down a fence and running into a field. Here the fright ened animals became entangled in a barb wire fence, but managed to ex tricate themselves and ran back across the field, where they were captured. One of the horses received a number ot bad cuts from the wire fence. Danville News. A Dig Show Coming. Porter J. White's instructions to the opera house manager is to clear his stage of everything, including an scenery, mechanical effects and fur- niture as they carry everything from a thunder sheet to a $10,000 garden set in which there are over 600 square feet of scenery used and eight calciums, one car load of effects. Opera House Saturday, March 10. Nightly meetings are being held at the Baptist church this Veek. The public is most cordially invited I to attend.
Significant historical Pennsylvania newspapers