i . " " . ' T ; . n A A A Ay I II I I Bl ffT II IS I rr-rV 111 VY AlAVY V I i I 1 IL I I II I II I IK I II 1 II I I II I II I IB U I I H II I 11 I II I II I lr I II I X II I II II I i ii w m - in ik j : u n ' v it ifc v la J m is iu v ii ill hi ill .in in ii m ii us hi in in hi 1 1 dr h&hU U JUL, VCJL II vU It lUJlU ill lis IV 1 W ' ; V ; 4 3 VOL 27. BLOOMSBURG, PA., FRIDAY, AUGUST W. IS9-2. NO. 34 Strikers Desperate. TkejAssomHt In Large Humbers and Stone the Uilitary. CHAEGED BT TEE TEOOPS. Buffalo, August 17th A meeting between the police and strikers took place tarly in the evening in which one man was badly hurt and several received injuries from the clubs of the police. A crowd collected about 8 o'clock along the railroad tracks near the spot where the two regiments were encamped and the police drove them back several times. Each time the strikers returned in greater numbers, and each time they grew bolder. It was a nondescript tnob, made up of switchmen, tough characters; attracted to the scene by the prospect of an en counter, women, the wives ot the strik ers, and citizens drawn there by curiosity- ' . But the toughs were in the majority and demonstrated it first by jeering at the soldiers and finally by pelting them with stones, pieces of turf, chunks of clay and anything else that came to hand. About 9:30 o'clock between 800 and 1,000 men were gathered along William street engaged in this pleas ant pastime. As the stones began to fall thick and fast Colonel Welsh ordered the regiment to present arms and a line was formed ready to charge on the crowd, which undismayed refused to fall back at these significant prepara tions. CHARGED BY THE POLICE. As Colonel Welsh was about to give tVn word Cantain Patrick Kilroy. in charge of the police force, rushed for ward and asked him to stop, saying : "Wait a minute. I'll settle them with out anv trouble. The Captain called out twelve of his best men and they charged on the crowd, using their clubs vigorously. The mob was completely routed and fled precipitately, Some fell down and were bruised bv others falling over them. A num ber of broken heads resulted from this encounter, and Philip Day, a coal and wood dealer, living in the neighbor hood, who was particularly obstinate, was harllv beaten bv the police. His head was cut ooen in several places and hp was unconscious when taken to his home. Dr. Barton, who attend ed him, does not consider his in nines dangerous. ru- mWrm. v established a natrol and allow no one near the yards, while outside the city line the militia is on picket duty. Two arrests were made early in the evening, just in time to mrvont Woodshed. Philip Slater, a brakeman, and Tames Hanlon, a switch man tried to intimidate some men whn were at work in the yard. The men refused to Quit work. Sta ter and Hanlon drew revolvers and were driving the men out of the yards when Patrolmen Patton and Detec- when Patrolmen Patton and Detec- Yrn, hearing the loud voices ot the men, ran to the scene, ration knocked Slater's revolver from his hand with his club and Krantz dis arme Hanlon The prisoners were hurried to the station and locked up more troops wanted. Hn'n.; nnrai 1 lovle became alarms at the et.ite of affairs to-night. h hn hA a men on the scene rfnrin the ,lav hnt he considered me ftfttto iiau uww - b - ... 4 force inadequate. At ociocn w nmka. . nut a ceneral order 10, -.bu. .V..1. w. - D thp TTnurth Ttritrarin to renort ior uuiy with ail v.act The number of men called out by the order of General Doyle is 1,000. In speaking to J'te necessitv for reinforcements, General Doyle said : The property of the railroad cov ers such a territory that it is impossi ble to properly protect it with the the force we have now on hand. I have just heard that the Erie trains were stormed bv about forty strikers fully twenty-five miles from this city, We will have to get sufficient men on the scene to cover all the territory." Colonel Welsh of the SixtV-fifth Regiment, said, in reference to the clash of one of his companies with the strikers The lieutenant tells me that the men were obliged to charge with their bayonets. The strikers resisted and thee bayonets were used very ef fectively. When the blade entered the person of one of the rioters and he Utterert a veil then one soldier knew that he was producing an effect. The lieutenant tolt me that his only cause for ftnrrnur was in the fact that the bay onets in each case stopped at a depth of six inches, when they desired them to co clean through." it was about 7:30 o'clock to night wncn woni was received in the city inui iwo r.ne trains nart been boarded at Aklen, twenty-five miles cast of this city and the pins and links thrown away. When the tram was passins bv the Aklen station at a slow rate of speed . . ft o J about lorty of the Buffalo strikers jumped aboard and by concerted ac tion set tne brakes. The train men were requested to leave the cars where they stood, and at last accounts they nan not been moved. ALMOST A CONFLICT, MILITIA AND STRIKERS NEARLY COME TO HOSTILITIES AT HOMESTEAD. Pittsburg, August 16 A few non union men almost precipitated a con flict between the militia and the lock ed out men at Homestead to day. The non-unionists came out of the mill and walked down Eighth avenue. A crowd of three hundreX men began to jeer and jostle the men, who be came frightened and started to run. 1 he jeering increased, and Acting Provost Marshal Major Crawford ordered a detail of soldiers sent out. who charged along the street 011 a run, scattering the crowd and protecting the null workers from violence, 1 here was considerable excitement for a few minutes, but no one was in jured. The Thirty-third street mill ran to day as usual, beverai ol the non- uniomsts at this plant have been ilis charged tor drunkenness- It was re ported that a break down occurred in one of the departments this afternoon, but the manager denied that the difficulty was serious. President V eihe, of the Amalgamat eu Association, announceu a new signature to the scale this morning, It was that of the bwalt Iron Com- panv. of Louisville, Ky.. where about 100 men are employed. Mr. Weihe said the donations for the lock out men at Homestead keep coming in a continuous stream, and there is rather an increase than a de crease in the amounts received. All s quiet to-night at Home stead. The mill management report everything moving smoothly, while the advisory committee, the large contributions for relcif which they are receiving are not only encouraging but show them the fight can be main tained indefinitely. At Thirty third street the situation is the same as yesterday. Mr. Frick returned to Pittsburg last night and was at his omce to-aay, An agreement nas been arrived at hetween Tones & Laughhn I on the steel situation, and iron schedule alone remain to be settled. It is thought it will be adjusted without trouble and thus avert a lockout of 3,500 men. BIGHT CI WAY. r.Divrrn To THE WILLIAMSPOl Au NORTH BRANCH RAILROAD. A meeting of the directors of the Lake Makoraa Land Association held on Monday in the office of J was held on Monday in me unite ui juuBs 1..- Inaham, at J.aporie, wun an pica u except Mr. fc. .n. ay"-, who is in Europe, The meeting was called to taKe a t jetlnn in regard to granting the right n( viv to the Williamspoit and North Rranrh railroad, through grounds of association, from Nordmont, the nreeent terminus ot tne roaa, to 1 )nhm Summit, a distance of seven- teon nnUs. to make connection tnere 1 7 with the Lehich Valley rauroaa. .. . - . , .... r The rigut 01 way was giamcu, us,...- nl Afanasrer We ch agreeing to crcti -- - - , handsome station ai .anc The prove at the east end of the hake at Makoma will be converted into a iarge picnic ground, ana a siue i.u lairl Hon. James Kerr, Alexander Patton and George Good purchased Wc at the above Place on aion dav. for summer residences. iw v w it ia evicted that cars will enter t ,rt over the above roan on v"i . . 1 fhrictmric Anv. It is rumored that an eiecinc rail way will, before many months pass owMmrl pramert Lake Makoma with Karrle'B Mere: a SO Highland JiilKC . ... . . . T with Eagle's Mere. The Democratic County Conven tion of Lycoming County was held Tues.lay when the following ticket was nominated : For sheriff, Frank Fullmer of Muncy ; for nrothonotary, J. H. Hopkins ; for district attorney, W. C. Gilraore ; for representatives, W. R. Ritter. C. B. Seeley and Dr. G. G. Wood. H. H. Rutter, editor of the Huaheavillo Mail, came m next to Mr. Wood, the vote stanaing yj for Wood and 64 for Rutter. Republican Convention The republican met in convention Monday afternoon in the Court House. The meeting was called to order by county chairman C. E. Gcyer, when W. M. Monroe of Rupert was chosen as president of the meeting, and J. C. Brown and R. G. Crispin secretaries. A call of roll of delegates showed the following to be present. Berwick E, F. H. Eaton; Berwick V R. S. Bowman; Bloom 1st I)., E. S. McKillip. T. C Brown; Bloom jnd D , H. G. Supplee; Bloom 3rd D., John Cadman J. S. Woods; Bloom 4th I)., E P. Williams; Catawissa, J. B. Yetter, E. B. Guie; t ishingcreek, P. J. Weaver, t, W. Jones; Greenwood, E., T. S. Christian; Iocust, G. W. Stokes; Main, W. ii. Utt; Millville Borough, S. P. Kisner, B. P. Eves: Mt Tleasant, J. L. Craw ford, C. L. Sands; Scott E., M. C. McCollum, E. L: Edgar; Scott W., M. B. Hicks; Sugarloaf N., Nera Stephens. J. L. Brown as chairman of a com mittee that had been appointed to propose rules for the party made his report which was adopted as follows. Rule 1 County Conventions for the nomination of the county ticket and the transaction of business pertinent thereto, shall ba held on the third Monday of August in each year, and the delegate election shall be held on the preceding Saturday from 5 to 7 p. m. Rule 2 the convention tor the election of State ' delegates and the transaction of such other business as may belong thereto, shall be held at such times as may be fixed by the chairman of the county convention but shall not be more than 30 days prior to the holding of the State Con vention. Rule 3 The representatives in the County Convention shall consist of two delegates from each election dis trict in the county and one additional delegate for every fifty republican votes in excess of one hundred polled in the district at the preceding presid ential election and one for each fract ional part of fifty in excess of one half. , The chairman of the county committee is authorized to apportion the representation on this basis and announce the number of delegates in call for the county convention. Rule 4 In voting instructions tor any office, a plurality vote for any candidate in the district shall control all the delegates of the district. Amendments lhese rules may be altered or amended b) a two third vote in any of the August conventions. John Cadman, R. G. Crispin, r. H. Eaton and C. L. Sands were appoint ed Conferees to meet similar Confer ees in the district and make nomina tion of a candidate for Congress. George Mears of Rupert, and Frank Yocum of Roarmgcreek were nominated as candidates for members of the Legislature. A resolution was passed endorsing the Republican National and State ticket and endorsing the Course of Thomas B. Reed while speaker of the House. C. E. Geyer was re-elected Member of the Standing Committee. Prohibition Convention. The prohibition party of Columbia County held a Convention at the Court House last batuday alternoon. W. A. Pitts chairman of the standing committee called the meeting to order, after which M. P. Lutz was elected president, and W. B. Cummmgs and G. A. potter secretary. Mr. isaian Bower of Berwick was nominated as candidate for Congress, Mr. Myron Low of Center township and J. W John of Main township were nomin ated as candidate for representative. A vote being taking for county chairman resulted as follows; Isaiah Bower 14; M. P. Lutz, 13: I. M. Dickson, 1. R. E. Kline of Berwick was unan imously elected secretary of the Stand ing Committee. It was agreed to employ Mr, van Bennett to address the meetings to be held September 2, 4, and 6th. Under the Baker ballot law it win be necessary for the prohibitionists to secure 2200 signers to petitions before the names or tneir Candidates can be placed on the uniform ticket; there fore the County was devided into dis tricts for the purpose of circulating the petition. Members of the Standing Com mittee were appointed as follows: Bea ver, Frank Mackeys Benton, R. T. Smith, Dr. Edwards; Berwick E S. W. Dickson, Win. Manney; Ber wick W., Wesley Shannon, Rev. Brewster; Bloom isl Dist., N. S. Walker, J. K. Eyer: Bloom 2nd Dist., G. W. Correl, E. M. Kester; Briar creek, J. B. Marz, Rev. Dick; Cat awissa, George Manhardt, H. F. Clark; Centralia nt Ward, Rev. S. M. Post; Cen'ralh 21-d W.-.rd, Reu brn l'a'iriiigjr; Center. Arthur Spear, H. C. Barton; Fishingcree", K. B. Beislihne, Frank Jones; Greenwood W., R. L. Rich. J. E. Eves; Hem lock, Aaron Smith, P. S. ' Brugler; Jackson, W. E. Lutz; Locust, Rev. Bower, rhos. seaborn, Madison, John Shultz, Thos. Wilson; Main, J. W. John, J. Nuss; Millville Borough, Edwin John, Shadrach Eves; Mon tour, W. C. Richart; Mt. Pleasent, Jacob Kester, L. P Kline; Orange, Chas. Low, W. A. Pitts; Scott E , N. Richard, Mr. Whitmyer; Scott W., A. B. White, J. B. Ammerman. OOOTCIL FB0CEEDUQ3. Special meeting of the Town Council was held in the City Hall Monday night, all the members present ex cepting Mr. Kramer. The object of the meeting was to take action In re. gardto Catharine street bridge and dispose of the Stroup legacies, After considerable discussion in re lation to the bridge it was decided to leave it to the street committee and that they report at a special meeting to be held Wednesday night. They were authorized to have Huge Quick and the town Engineer present. Mr. Holmes called the attention of the Council to the condition of the pavement in front of the residence of Glasco Cameron. The matter was referred to the committee on high ways. The street commissioner was also authorized to cobble the gutter in front of the property of C W. Neal on second street. 'lhe water Co. was ordered to fill up the alley between the residence of J. S. Blue and Levi Cox. The light of the Oak Grove Park was placed in the hands of the President of the Council. New locks were ordered procured for the station house, and whereever they were necessary around the building- The matter at the crossing at Center and Third street was referred to the committee on highways. The Stroup legacy of four thousand dollars for the benefit of the poor of the town was invested as follows: two thousand dollars in the bonds of the Silk Mill, one thousand dollars in the bonds of the Tube Works and one thousand dollars in the bonds of the Carpet Factory. Upon motion of Mr. Holmes a committee of three were appointed to go to New York and purchase a fountain, as per resolution at the last meeting, the President to be chairman of the committee. Mr. Peacock and Gilmore were appointed. The application of the County Commissioners for the ue of the Town Hall for election purposes was laid on the table. Adjourned to meet Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. A special meeting ot council was held Wednesday evening when the commissioner of highways reported in reference to bridge across Canal street at Catharine street. Commissioner stated that the report of the abutment having sunken and wall cracked was unfounded as both the superintend ent of Canal Co., and the Town En gineer were present when foundation was dug and report the abutment in pood shane. No other business was transacted. Changs of Data of Berwick lair- The management of the Berwick Fair at their meeting on Tuesday evening, changed the date of their fall exhibition from the first week in September, to the first week in October, being Wednesday, Thursday, Fndav. and Saturday, October 5, 0, 7 and 8th. This change was thought advisable bv the stockholders, in view of the State Fair holding their yearly exhibition at Scrantop, the week of September 5th will draw heavily from our patronizing territory. The prospect for a successful Berwick Fair this Fall are very flattering, many encouraging repots coming to the management of intended exhibits in special lines, and the managers have determined that the coming event shall eclipse all its predecessors in extent aud magnificence. The beautiful grove connected with the grounds is supplied with seats, navilions. toilet "rooms etc., and no more delightful spot than this can be found anywhere to spend a day of recreation and pleasure. Extensive improvements have been made during the year, and the grounds are fully equipped with all the necessary exhibition buildings, places o; public comfurt, stables, and all other necessary adjuncts and con veniences for a first class exhibition. The managers extend a cordial in vitation to all to bring the best pro ducts of the farm, the garden, the stables, the house, the shop, the use ful, the beautiful and the antique, and above all to viji? the Fair, and are confident that none who will avail themselves of the opportunity to do so, will go avay disappointed. TRIALS OK SPEED. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1 89 2. i P. M. Farmers' trot purse $75,00 2 P. M. t mile running race purse 8150,00. Friday, octouer 7 th. 1 P. M, 2:40 class trotters and pacers purse $200,00 2 P. M. time race purse $150,00 2:30 p. M. colt race purse $50.00. Saturday, octoker 8rn. 1 P. M. open to all trotters and pacers purse $300,00, 2 P. M. run ning race, 1 mile, best 2 in 3 purse $200,00. Entries close October 1, 12 o'clock, M. All communications should be addressed to the secretary, John W. Evans, Berwick, Pa. Heavy Rainfall. A severe storm passed over this place last Thursday afternoon that at one time threatened to rival the flood of a year ago. The run which passes obliquely through the town and in many places covered with an arch, was not large enough to carry off the water, accordingly there was an over flow near the corner of Third street and Chamberlains alley, and all the cellars in that vicinity filled with mud and water. At the lower end of the town J. W. Mears & Co. were forced to stop their Washing Machine Fac tory and Planing miil. The citizens living along this run have made frequent demands to have the arches enlarged, but their demands are unavailing. "The matter should be investigated at once, and if the town should make the changes, let it be done before another storm comes ; or if the individuals who erected the arch es are in the fault then let the evil be correclwd by o ordinance jbutinnocent parties ought not to suffer from the faults of others. A dozen or more families suffer with every heavy rain fall, not only are they losers in money value, but their health is sacrificed to an extent not to be computed by dol lars and cents'. SiflTBCTTOy. Miss Sarah J. Campbell of Orange ville is sojourning among friends in this locality at, present. The recent storms have tempered the atmosphere most delightfully. The "McKinley Bill," like the mos quito bilk is adapted to successful aad deliberate sucking. When the clouds are charged with electricity, you can never tell where lightning strikes until it has thundered. Neither can it be told who win be no minated or chosen until after primary or general election. The oats are not all gathered in yet Corn is spotted and the prospect of a crop is very poor. Should the campaign be as quiet from this until election as since the nominations, the people will forget to vote. Samuel Gibbons of this place has nearly recovered from rheumatism. To Hon. E. M. Tewksbury we ten der thanks for a copy of the Agricul tural Report. Yes, and vote for him too. Once more the farmers hope to se cure equalization of taxation through the incoming Legislature. WALLER- Toshua Hess met with a very serious accident last Friday while helping Benjamin Savage raise his barn. By some misstep he lost his footing and fell quite a distance to the ground. He was unconscious for some time but at the present writing he is get ting better and as no bones were broken, he will most probably soon re cover. The festival at this place was well attended on Saturday evening and something like fifty dollars was net ted for the benefit of the Union Sun day school. Some unaccountable delays have been keeping us from our regular daily mails. It is to be hoped that necces. ary changes will be speedily made so that we can have our mail to come straight through without laying so long by the way. Mr. Eckman, who is driving the Millville creamery wagon met with some bad luck last week, while driving along the road near here a bolt was broken which letting the tongue fall frightened his horse so they ran away, He was pulled from the wagon in his efforts to stop them, without serious injury and the horses being caught after, running about a mile he resumed his journey. FEBSONAL Rev. A. Houtz is at Centre Mills this week. Mrs. J. G. Wells returned from her visit at Montgomery, Monday. Mrs. Wm. Warn of Hughes ville ii visiting friends in Bloomsburg. I. S. Kuhn who was confined to his bed for a few days by sickness was up town attending to business Tuesday. A. W. Snyder of Miffiinville made e. flying trip to the County seat, Wed nesday. Dr. Honora Robbins is spending a few . days wita friends at Asbury Park. Miss Mular has returned home after several months visit with her sister in Brooklyn. Mrs. C. B. Chnsman and sister Miss Mertie Beidleman visited their uncle M. F. Eyerly, at Williamspost, this week. Mrs. J. D. Jones is spending a week with friends at Benton and vicinity. She was lately confined to her bed for two weeks. Miss Lizzie Schuyler, who lately has been residing at Camden, N. J., is home on a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Schuyler. W. R. Demott of Eyersgrove, was in town on business on Tuesday. He brought with him his son Wm. J. Baldy Demott, a bright lad of seven years. Miss Eleanor Frick, daughter ot Post Master Frick of Danville is the gust of her aunt Mrs. Clark, on Market Street. Mrs. R. W. Oswald and children went to Asbury Park on 1 hursday to spend a few weeks. They were joined by Mrs. Woodm and Mrs. Haniey ot Berwick. Chas. Speigelmyer of Williamsport, manufacturer of cigars was in town Tuesday and Wednesday. He reports that his father-in-law, M..F. Eyerly, is doing well and enjoying good health. F. M. Leader, General Manager of the B. & S- railroad left for a visit in the Tuscorora Valley, Saturday last where his wife has been visiting friends for some time. Mrs. Ella Armstrong of Williams port and Mrs Emma Earath of Wilkes barre, who came to attend the funeral of their brother's child last Friday re mained over Sunday with their moth er, Mrs. Hassart. Register and Recorder . CampbelV on Monday began work on the new index books. Robert Buckingham Esq., has been employed to assist in the work. On his return from Shickshinny last Saturday, wheie he had been painting, Wm. F. Bodine found that some one had poisoned his coon dog. Just late ly he had been offered $50 for the dog. He has his suspicion of certain ones, and will pay $25 to any one furnishing him with information that will lead to their arrest. The annual Harvest Home Ser vice will be held as follows: on Sun day Aug. 28, Hidby at 10:30 A. M. and Briarcreek at 2:30 P. M. on Sun day Sept. 4. Zions at 11:30 A. M. St. James at 2:15 P. M. and Orange ville at 7:30 P. M. Thou shalt keep the feast of the harvest, Let none neglect to biing a suitable harvest offering An accident occurred Friday morn ing about 1 o'clock, near Catawissa,. resulting in the death ot Jared M.. Wolverton a nephew ot congressman Wolverton. A freight train had stopped at the tank for water and in starting. . broke in two sections. It is supposed the unfortunate was thus thrown from -the train. When found, his neck, ai m and leg were broken. He was not missed until the train reached Nesco- pec when they telegraphed back for him, and upon search he was found dead. He was about 30 years ci age". His father has been baggage master on a passenger train on the Sunbury, Hazleron & Wilkesbarre road for some time. Isn't it about time wc have some thing definite in reference to lighting, our streets. There seems to be no contract, or at least none adhered to, for we see no oiders are drawn and the lights are not placed as agreed upon. If we are to have electric light let us have it at every square, or aban doned it altogether and use the gas light. There is no excuse for favor ing a few. The council ought to ac in the matter and have every street well lighted. 'I ! ill 1 ' 1 !' f 1: ::,t 1:; I V tj-1 :