If you are going to
Kay a salo this spring
loavo your data, and
ordor bills at this of
fice. A free notice goes
with all bills printed
here.
Lite illfiM1MMlE1E SI
II "v ,my II more Come soon.
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VOL
PRINTING THE BALLOTS.
It was our intention to print in last
week's issue a specimen of the bal ot
for Bloom sburg, with full instructions
for marking, but just at the time of
going to press a change was made in
the form of the ballot, and it was im
posible to get it in shape in time to
use it in the paper. An article on the
Bloom Poor District ballot had to be
omitted for the same reason.
A form of ballot for the Bloom Poor
District was agreed upon by the chair
men of the two parties, which was ap
proved by a number of Isading mem
bers of both parties, and ordered print
ed by the county commissioners. Af
ter they were all printed but the sec
ond, third and fourth districts of
Bloomsburg, some of the candidates
raised questions as to the legality of
the form, and a general discussion was
started. The only desire of the com
missioners was to have the ballot in
lawful form, and they listened patient
ly to everybody that had anything to
say, and there were as many different
opinions as there were people who
expressed them. Lawyers disagreed,
and politicians disagreed, but finally
a second form was prepared whiah
seemed to meet all objections as near
ly as possible, and the ballots for
the Poor District were ordered reprint
ed. The difficulty arose from the tact
that the Town of Bloomsburg has one
system of voting, the Poor District
another system, while the Baker ballot
law provides still another. The prob
lem was to reconcile the three in such
manner that the voter could under
stand how to mark his ballot. It was
the first time there had been an elec
tion in the Poor District since the new
ballot law was enacted, hence there
was no precedent to follow, and no
one is to be blamed for the extra ex
pense in reprinting the ballots.
In several townships mistakes oc
curred in names, because of the indis
tinct manner in which they were writ
ten. In Pine township Theodore
Mendenhall was printed Thomas Men
denhall, and these were reprinted.
The first name was written Th. with
os. at the right and above the h. In
the 4th Bloomsburg district P. S.
Jones appeared plainly written for
Judge, but should have been T. L,
Jones. In Millville Borough, W. S.
Dult should have been N. S. Dutt, and
was so printed in the second set. In
Mifflin, U. C. Hartzell should have
been W. C. Hartzell, and in Franklin
a name printed under the head of
auditor should have been under that
of School Director. Perhaps there
Were more, but these are all we have
heard of. In every case it was the
mistake of the person who wrote out
the papers filed in the commissioners'
office, and not the mistake of the
Erinter. We mention this now, so
ereafter greater care may be exer
cised in writing the names plainly.
Death of an Aged and Respected Lady.
In the death of Mrs. Phillip
Unangst Bloomsburg has lost another
of her aged and highly respected
ladies, and the church and society a
most faithful and consistent member.
She was among the neatest of house
keepers and most affectionate of
mothers. In short she properly filled
her earthly mission and then quietly
passed to her heavenly reward soon
after the death of her respected con
sort on the 15 th of November last.
Mrs. Unangst was born August ad,
1819, and died February 19th, 1895,
having attained the age of 75 years,
6 months and 17 days. She was
buried beside her husband, in Rose
mont Cemetery, at 2 o'clock on
Thursday afternoon, their pastor,
liev. P. A. Heilman, of the Lutheran
Church officiating. Her married life,
beginning in 1847, was spent here in
Bloomsburg, and her immediate
relatives surviving are Charles, of
New York City, and George W. and
Miss Mary M., of Bloomsburg. Peace
to her ashes.
Pity the Animals Also.
The time ought yet to come in the
history of this country when, from ex
perience and for pity sake, the herds
men and stockmen of the west and
elsewhere make some provision in
summer for the safety and protection
of their animals in winter. If the
devil don't get the man who, being
comfortable himself, gives no timely
and pitying thought for the suffering
of the dumb brutes under his control,
then we can't see the full use of the
devil and his pitchfork and an ample
resort for his subjects.
Now let us get ready for the cold
wave on the 35th, and if it comes to
time let us say a redeeming word for
prophet Foster. Like the reat he
needs to be redeemed.
KILLED AND INJURED BY OAS EX-
TLOSION.
In the West Bear Ridge Colliery at
Mahanoy Plane, the accumulated gas
in an old coal chamber exploded on
Monday, fatally injuring five persons,
namely :
Peter Kline, of Ashland, who leaves
a widow and six children.
Joseph Pitts, of Girardville.
Thomas Durkin, of Girardville,
who leaves a widow.
Bernard Reed, of Mahanoy Plane,
who leaves a widow and five children.
Peter Greenback, of Saint Clair,
who leaves a widow and four children.
The seriously injured are: W. Min
nich and William Goff, of Ashland ;
Anthcny Meyers and Edward Davis,
Girardville, and John Laney and
William Davis, Mahanoy Plane. Be
sides these several other miners were
badly burned, but it is hoped that
they will recover.
The point where the accident oc
curred is on the third lift of the mam
moth vein. About twenty men were
engaged in driving an airway known
to miners as a "monkey," and at
10:30 they broke through into an old
coal chamber in which had accumulat
ed a large quantity of gas. This was
ignited by the lamps the men carried,
and terrific explosion followed, setting
fire to the timbers in the air course,
and causing a general stampede
among the miners employed in that
section; Many escaped, but twelve of
the men employed in the airway found
all means of exit cut off by the flames.
The miners from other sections of
the mine, who had felt the shock and
heard the explosion, hastened to the
assistance of their fellow-workmen,
and in a short time they were reward
ed for their efforts by the recovery of
the survivors of the terrific peciden't.
The mines are still'on fire and their
destruction is threatened. It is said
to be one of the best coal mines in that
region.
Resolution of Thanks.
Whereas, it having been an
annual custom of the P. O. S. of A.
to attend Church in a body on the
Sunday before each a 2d of February,
and Camp 319 having accepted the
privilege of attending the Baptist
Church, with eighty members present,
on Sunday morning the 17th; there
fore be it
Resolved : That we takethis means
of extending our thanks and apprecia
tion to Rev. G. E. Weeks for deliver
ing to us a sermon in which he so
ably outlined the principles of our
order toward our country and her
flag, and the laws of good government,
&c. He also distinctly exemplified the
corner stone of the salvation of all
men, Jesus Christ, upon which to
build. Therefore be it further
Resolved : That we extend to the
members of the church our many
thanks for their cordial welcome and
hospitality towards us by vacating
their regular pews and otherwise in
conveniencing themselves for our ac
comodations. f Cyrus I Rupert,
I J. F. Bower,
Com. C. W. McCaslin,
I C. E. Whitenight,
j. S. Miller.
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT.
On the evening of Washington's
birthday, Friday, February 2 2d, the
Independent Glee Club will give one
of their choice,, entertainments in the
Normal Auditorium of Bloomsburg.
It is a well known musical organiza
tion, and one that has given entertain
ments in the principal cities of Penn
sylvania and New York. Miss Adella
Breakstone, whose elocutionary efforts
win her hearty applause, accompanies
the club, thus making a pleasing di
version from the musical entertain
ment. The entertainment will begin
at 7:30 P. M.
Tickets and diagram at Slate's Book
Store. Admission, 25 cts ; reserved
seats, 35 cts.
Miss Maie Eldridge, 20 years old,
of Mill City, committed suicide on
the 1 8th inst. She left a note saying
she had been jilted by her lover and
did not want to live any longer.
That's a very bad example for Mary
to set for the forlorn old maids who
now find very congenial companion
ship with Maltese cats and pug dogs.
A lot more of comfort and congenial
ity can be found in some cats and
dogs than is possible to find in some
men. We merely mention the fact as
a matter of consolation to the jilted
of suicidal bent or disposition. The
other class are strong minded enough
to take care of themselves as a
general thing, and ask no odds of any
man alive or dead.
An anti-cigarette league has been
organized by Williarasport school boys.
BLOOMSBURG, PA.. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY
BLOOMSBURO'S VOTE.
A Lively Election The Successful Candl
dates 8. C. Creasy the Winner.
rtESIDINT Or COUNCIL, DIST
1st. 2nd. 3rd. 4th. T.
S. C. Creasy 148 136222 156 662
F. P. Drinker 73 97 1 18 1 16 404
MEMBERS or CQl'NCIU
J. D. Shaffer, it 70 179 98 358
W. F. Hartman,. 123 94 420 168 805
J. E. Wilson,.... 200 114 200 147 661
Stephen Knorr,... 179 130204 210 723
C. B. Sterling 81 18$ 130 172 568
O. M. l,ockard, . 89 90 287 260 726
K. M. Kesler,.... -166231 166 138 701
Thomns Gorrey,. 236 26 1 243 219 959
J. Lee Harman, .. 169 100 120 219 608
SCHOOL DIRECTOR.
Joseph Garrison,. 179 160 26 I98 813
Kobt. K. Little,. 205 157 239 280 881
CONSTABLE.
Daniel Laycock, 89 102 238 135 564
Wesley Knorr,.. 197 182 275210 864
Wm. Thomas,.... 117 96 87 99 390
ASSESSOR.
K. C Ent 200 113 .... 156 469
A. Herbinc, 177 131 .... 344 652
justice or feace.
Guy Jacoby, ijj 149 236 203 710
JUDGE OF ELECTION.
John J. Lawall,... 98 '98
Wm. E. Knorr, . 99 99
Kobt. Morris, 89 89
Jno. Welliver 129 129
O. W. Cherrington, ... 177 ... 177
P. Billmeyer j48 ... 148
J. L. Wolverton 96 96
II. W. Giger, 157 157
INSMCTOR ELECTION.
Fred Holmes,. 107 107
F. C. Eyer, 91 19
C. T. I lendershott, . . . 89 Ij
Samuel Pugh J 119 119
E. J. Gearingcr 192 ... 192
P. II. Freeze, 143 ... 143
W.J. Shutt 211 2li
T. L. Jones ., . . 20 20
REGISTRY ASSESSOR.
W. H. Yelter,... 99 99
W. W. Barrett,. 92 92
Samuel Pursel 82 82
F. P. Baum, 118 118
H. D. Edgar, 179 ... 179
F.R.Drake, 130 ... 130
E. II. Ilarrar, 141 141
P.Jones, 10 j 105
Dl RECTO BS BLOOM POOR DISTRICT.
I Hagenhuch, 182 163J 491 198$ IO35J
M. H. Rhoads, 106J 142 182I 314 74$
'T'1 ?mot1' 44 39$ 49 84i
A. B. While, 33 31J 12 l6fr 93
C. II. Dildine, 8 12 16 13 49
O. T. Wilson, 257J 2184 188J 193J 8s
J. H. Townsend, 24 lSj 41 24 108
Jacob Gerard, 5 ... 2 ... 7
Those marked with a are elected.
Dr. Mary Walker on Kissing.
Perhaps the best advice that Dr.
Mary Walker has ever given to man,
either in her official or unofficial char
acter, is that which she contributes in
regard to kissing. Though she is the
author of a whole book called "Hit,"
yet the only quotation that we have
ever seen in the newspapers credited
to Mary, is "If you want a kiss, why,
take it." She reduces the longing for
a kiss to poetry, and closes each verse
with this sweet invitation: "If you want
a kiss, why, take it." It is quite possi
ble that Mary has made a wrong
diagnosis of the case, so far as the
kisser is concerned, in presuming that
a man wants to kiss a wrinkled woman
who wear men's pants, a stove pipe
hat and a sour smile. It is no wonder
that Maiy sighs for a kiss and volun
teers the alluring advice "If you want
a kiss, why, take it." Then again, as
a little impediment in the way of Miss
Mary's affectionate appeal, a Saint
Louis jury has recently appraised a
kiss at 125,000. Perhaps Mary will
allow that they sometimes come a
little high, even in our land of the free
and our home of the brave.
Another Prominent Man Suioides.
Hazleton was as greatly shocked,
on the 1 8th instant, to learn of the
deliberate suicide of Stephen Smith,
one of her popular hotel-keepers, ' as
was Wilkes-Barre over the recent
suicide of Mr. Lohmann of that plaee.
These gentlemen were engaged in a
like calling and they both committed
suicide without either great financial
embarrassment or other apparent
cause. Mr. Smith, like Mr. Lohmann,
carried considerable insurance, and
he had too, no doubt, met with some
minor disappointments, such as re
fusal of license, &c, but to the ra
tional mind there, was no apparent
cause for the rash act.
G. M. Quick is admitted to be the
best Prothonotary this county has
ever had, by all those who have had
business in that office, whose opinions
are not cut bias. His knowledge of
the records is something wonderful,
and he is always gentlemanly and
obliging.
TEACHERS' MEET.
Last Saturday, the 16th of February,
a " Local 1 eachers Institute was
held in the Christian Chapel at Cam-
bra. Prof. B. Beishline, of the
Huntington Mills graded school, was
selected President, and Miss Penning
ton, Secretary.
The teacher of the Cambra public
school, (pardon me, for I cannot name
him) made the address of welcome
which was responded to by Frof.
Beishline. Both addresses were of a
high order, setting forth the object of
the meeting and the necessity lor co
operation in school work of all on
whom the responsibility of the destiny
of the young and rising generation and
of the state and nation may rest. The
appeal for co operation was to direct
or?, teachers, parents and all law
abiding citizens that our public schoo's
may be raised to higher moral plane,
as well as to a higher intellectual
standard. It pointed out that Hunt
ington township has a greater zeal for
educational work than the average
school district. The exercises con
sisted in "Essays on Methods of
Teaching the Various Branches."
These were followed by discussion,
talks on " Drill and Discipline,"
"Recitations" and "Music.' Now
I will not itemize, nor particularize,
but summarize it as a profound and
grand result of an educational effort.
The impression will be lasting and
the influence far reaching in the pro
gress ol school work in this locality.
Prof. Albert, of the Bloomsburg
Nortnal, lectured on Friday evening
previous, but it was not my fortune
to hear him ; but the lecture was high
ly eulogized by those who heard him.
Quite an animated discussion on
" Method " was highly interesting to
th? audience in the afternoon on
Saturday. It was engaged in by Prof.
Albert and County Superintendent
Harrison, of Luzerne County, and it
eltcted much applause by the ad
herents of either side. Of course the
speakers agreed on all points, and so
did the audience. But right here
comes in another point. I fail to see
any progress in institute work when
the identical same instruction is the
same "old chestnut," for the last
thirty-six years which has been ground
over and over in every institute that
I ever attended. From the force of
habit every child should now be fami
liar with it, whether it ever was inside
of a school room or not. I refer to
the old rule of dividing one fraction
by another. For example, to divide
I by the rule says, " invert the
divisor " &c, without giving the whys
and wherefores. For example: 1 is
contained into I, times ; and if 1 is
contained into f times then which
is only as large as 1 is contained
into j 4 times j times, or eight third
times, and f , which is 3 times as large
as , is contained, into i, four-
third times times, or eight-ninth
times. Right here is a question.
Who first discovered the hidden
principle in the rule ? I infer from
the continual drumming with this
stick that in case it is not kept up
the principle may get lost and no one
will ever be wise enough to discover
it again. Now, we also hear a great
deal in these institutes on geography.
Prof. Albert alluded to one thing that
sugests this idea. He remarked that
the " Equator is the largest known
circle on the earth." This is a Bubject
highly interesting, instructive and
beneficial. I refet to the map of the
World. On this map are marked the
Equator, Tropics, Polar Circles. What
does geography teach us ? It teaches
us that these are imaginary Circles, a
certain number of degrees from certain
given points. Now here is a question
between the real and imaginary. If
these circles are real, how can they be
imaginary? And if imaginary, how
can they exist at all ? If the Equator
is " the largest known circle on the
earth," then there is a circle. And
the other circles refered to are of
necessity smaller circles.
Now, I would very much like to
hear Prof. Albert, or any other Prof,
for that matter, lecture on the above
topic and to tell us whether these are
imaginary or real circles, and what
distinguishes their limits and bounda
ries, and if they have any existence,
imaginary or real, what causes give
them existence? Let our institutes
advance a step further that we may
learn something new.
J. C. Winner.
John Belles, youngest son of Samuel
Belles, of New Columbus, aged 18
years, died of consumption last Sun
day evening after a lengthy confine
ment to his bed. He was a model
young man and much beloved by all
who knew him. He was both ready
and willing to go. His tender fare
well to his parents was an affecting
scene.
22. 1895.
A HBBAX1 WEEKLY 02T WALL
PAPEB.
We reprint the following rather
jocular appeal for aid, notwithstanding
the most distressing circumstances,
from the editor of the Weekly An
peal of Callaway, Nebraska. His sad
predicament is only one of a number
that are reported as similarly situated,
and indeed pitiable :
TO BROTHER PRINTERS I
Aid is being sent here for the
farmers, but we can t issue on aid
flour or a piece of side meat; and
having run all our white paper
through, we are using up the wall
paper given us, which is about ex
hausted, and only the office towel is
left, which has not been washed for
seven years. So we ask our brother
printers to consider our situation with
a family to support and nothing com
ing in and we know their ever gener
ous disposition will see some way to
contribute a little paper or a couple
hours work to keep my paper going
for the good it will do the outside
world in telling them how this afflict
ed, drouth-stricken district is getting
along ; also to enable us to get shoes
and proper raps for our wife and four
children.
All communications will be cheer
fully answered, and any donation will
be acknowledged in the press, whether
for us or to be divided with other
rrinters in the district. If other in
formation is needed write to Wm
Van Winkle or 7'ribune, and I can
assure you any little gift, if no more
than a dime, or two will be thankfully
received.
County treasurer J. R. Fowler was
undoubtedly fortunate in being elect
ed to office during a term when there
is a large amount of money to handle,
thereby increasing his compensation
to something over four thousand
dollars, as shown by the county state
ment. The purchase of the Catawissa
bridge, and the construction of the
bridge across the Susquehanna at this
place, required that a large amount of
bonds should be issued ; but for this
neither Mr. Fowler nor the county
commissioners are responsible. The
bndges became the property of the
county through the regular legal
channel, and the bond issue was
necessary in order to raise money to
pay for them, and the law allows him
a commission on all the money that
passes through his hands. There cer
tainly can be no good reason why a
public official, who is compelled to
give bonds in a large sum for the
faithful performance of his duties,
should not be paid for his services,
and no reasonable man expects him
to give his time and services to the
public without compensation. If it
is dishonesty, disreputable, or criminal
for any county officer to take what the
law gives htm as the emoluments of
his office, no doubt Mr. Fowler stands
ready to admit thai he did not seek
the office for the benefit of his health,
nor as a mere pastime, but that he,
like everybody else, was after the
compensation that accompanies the
office, and this he has taken, and no
more.
Bloomsburg will be obliged to wait
for more revenue or an increase of
population to secure free postal de
livery. One of these requirements
must be met : a 10,000 population or
$10,000 postal receipt. Bloomsburg
is short over 5,000 on the former and
$500 on the latter. Shicfohinny
Eclio.
Bloomsburg's population has rapid
ly increased since the last census was
taken, and it is believed that .we now
have over 6000 inhabitants.
The revenues of the post office for
the year ending June 30, 1895, are
expected to exceed $11,000.
We don't mention it to excite the
envy of other offices, but we want to
remark as a bit of news that the
towel-rack of the Columbian office
was decorated with a clean towel last
Saturday. Editor Elwell, being always
on the alert, was first to observe the
unmarked change for the better ; but
what puzzled him was to know where
it came from so late in the week.
We mention the coincidence merely
as a matter of fact, and we are prepar
ed to substantiate it should envious
brother typos question its correctness,
as we fear they may.
. Death at the Age of 111 Tears.
The career of a remarkable woman,
Mrs. Harriet A. Eskinn, Lebanon, was
ended on the 15th inst. by death. She
was in years old. Her father reigned
as Guinea's Noble King. She leaves
two daughters, Francis J. Eskins, of
Wilhamsport, and Mrs. 11. A. Baker,
of Lebanon, besides 44 grandchildren,
37 great grand children, 18 great
great grandchildren, and 14 great-great-great-grandhildren.
NO 8
BRIEF MENTION.
About People You Know.
Col. J. R. Freeze is able to be out again,
though still somewhat feeble.
Jacob Geisinger, of Forks, spent a few
hours at the county seat on Saturday.
Editor Prown, of the Republican, started
on tour to Florida on Tuesday.
Jeremiah Bcrger, of lola, had business In
town on Monday.
Frank Faust is now fairly convalescent
after a rather serious attack ot pneumonia.
Mrs. P. K. Vanatta is being visited by
Miss McIIenry, of Orangeville.
Mrs. Dr. Bierman Is being visited by her
sister Mrs. Sorber, of Danville.
Wm. Fry, of Danville, wa3 a Bloomsburg
visitor on Monday.
Mr. C. L. Doak took a journey to Dan
ville on Tuesday.
F. P. Baum has been on the sick-list with
erysipelas for some little time.
Mr. John Zaner, though now rather feeble,
was among the passengers coming to blooms
burg on the B. & S. on Monday morning.
Mr. Boas, secretary of the Bloomsburg Y.
M. C. A. is rendering very efficient service,
as his reports show.
J. M. Fairchild, of Berwick, took time
whiie in Bloomsburg last Friday, to have
his name added to our list.
Mr. I. K. Appleman was among our
pleasant business callers and advance sub
scribers. Thus they come to make us happy.
Mr. and Mrs. William Leverett came
down from Wilkes-Barre on Sunday even
ing, returning on Monday.
On Sunday, the 24th inst.. Rev. W. P.
Glanping, of Ashland, will exchange pulpits
wun Kev. iieiiman.
A. J. Emmett lives just across the line in
Hemlock township, and is a frequent visitor
to town.
H. W. Hippensteel, a prominent young
resident of Orange, was among the visitors
to Bloom on Monday.
Levi Fester, of Fowlersville, was among
our pleasant callers on Wednesday. He is
an old subscriber.
George Yost, the popular Benton black
smith, was seen to be enjoying a sleigh-ride
over the hills and dales last Sunday.
Mrs. Charles Savitts, who resides on
Welsh. Hill, is reported as very sick of
pneumonia. -
Simon Shive. a former prominent resident
of this town, but now living in Franklin
township, was in town the other dav to ad
vertise some land for sale.
Prof. L. P. Sterner, the efficient principal
of the High School of Bloomsburg, enter
tained j, n. sterner, his brother, on Mon
day. Mr. L. S. Jacoby, of Berwick, cave this ,
office a friendly call on Wednesday. He is
looking alter the business affairs of his
father, John G. Jacoby, Esq. , deceased.
A very pleasant birthday pnrtv fathered a
the home of Mrs. H. D. Manning last Thurs
day. The occasion was one of pleasure to
all participating.
Hon. A. L. Fritz, who is now at home.
will not return to his legislative duties until
the 2eth instant, that being the date upon
which the legislature reconvenes.
Hon. E. M. Tewksburv. of Catawissa. was
visited by some Bloomsburg friends, much
to his delight, last Monday. They report
him as now fairly recovering from his serious
sickness.
Mr. John Y. Allecar and wife, of New
Columbus, came to Bloomsbur ' on Monday
morning to attend the funeral of a frrandsnn.
the seven-months old child of Mr. and Mrs.
frank haust.
Mr. Frank PenUr. of Van Pnmn A
on Wednesday to advance the subscription
of Nathan Dreisbach. and to give us a few
woras 01 cneer as publishers ot a newspaper.
In the midst ot lrft.handerl rnmnlim.nt. '
such things are refreshing.
Miss Nellie Ent. the rffi.
corder, we are glad to repart as much better
after a very painful siege of neuralgia. The
attack was so severe as to make a surgicaj
operation necessary.
Mr. Eli Kirehen. nf firfvinwii mm olen
to order printing and advance his subscrip.
un ion omce. mere is nothing the
matter with Mr. Kitchen's health and ap
petite or appreciation of things worth ap.
prciiaung.
And David Shuman. of fninvill mm
also to inquire into the feasibility of advanc
ing V. m . . I ... e ........
Showing him that it was quite feasible, he
wcui away in nis usuui goon humor ana with
1 ours 1 ruiy " as a premium.
The sleighing is still all that could
be wished for in the country, though
the snow has been reduced about one
half. The temperature has been
rather exceptional, in which the first
snow remained throughout the winter.
If we remember right the snow came
"the night before Christmas," and
the white carpet it then spread has
remained for the most part up to the
present. Aside from the blizzard, the
winter has been rather too old fashion
ed to suit. We may well apprehend
Hood disasters this spring.
The Annual Anniversary of the
Woman's Missionary Society, in the
Trinity Reformed church of Blooms
burg last Sunday evening, was very
well attended. The assembly was
very ably addressed by Rev. W. H.
StubuMtine, Df Scranton, Pa.; and
the program throu,;hojt was well
rendered and high'y edify'ng to fiosc
present.