V Job printing of every description at the COL UMBIAN office. Larg est and most csmpiote ecralpmont in ths coun ty. Consult us before ordering from out of 0 ws. Calendars are all gone. Come and get a c:py of "Yours Truly," a pamphlet of illustrat ed humor, four numbers of which aro givon to every advance subscri ber. VOL HO liLOOMSHUKG, PA.. FHIDAY. AUGUST 2. 1895. NO 31 Nsty Ay x P REPUBLICAN CONVENTION. A Lively Fight Between the Quay and Hastings Factions. TEE SENATOR BEATS THE DOVER NOR B A VOTE OF 65 TO 37. SANDS ELECTED DELEGATE. The Republican primaries were held last Saturday afternoon, for the elec tion of delegates to the county con vention. Every effort had been made by the Bloomsburg leaders of the party to prevent a factional fight, but all the same the machine was put in good running order, and the expecta tion was that the county would go Quay's way without any trouble. But it didn't happen just that way. Last week different sections of U.e county were visited by persons working in the interest of Hastings, and by Saturday they had stirred things up, so that there was a pretty lively tussle at the election. On Monday morning it looked more like it docs when a Democratic con. vention is on hand, and there is a full ticket to nominate, than like the usually quiet and uninteresting Re publican convention. The streets about the court house wcie crowded, and there was some active manipula ting and wire pulling. Both sides were anxious, because they were un certain, though each 'was claiming the victory, with votes to spare. It was reported on the streets that money was being offered for votes, and it has also been reported that money was used through the county during the past week. Certain it is that there was just as much trickery as has ever been attempted by the democrats in this county, and our political opponents must no longer pose as models of political honesty. Both factions are charged with using corrupt means for procuring votes, and whether it is true ' of either or not, it is generally believ ed, though no particular case has come to our knowledge. The convention met in the court house on Monday at half past one o'clock. County chairman W. D. Beckley called the meeting to order, and B. D. Freas was elected tempor ary secretary. A call of the townships showed the following delegates pres ent : Beaver J. S. Heller, C. B. Noet ling. Benton boro. C. A. Edson, I. E. Patterson. Benton twp. Scott Laubach, Nor man Hess. Berwick, N. E. H. F. Traugh, A. W. Lesher. Berwick, S. E. B. D. Freas, F. R. Kitchen. Berwick, N. W. I. W. Sherwood, J. U. Kurtz. Berwick, S. W. A. Wands, J. II. J. H. Caterall. Bloomsburg, ist Dist. J. C. Brown, R. L. Runyon. Bloomsburg, 2d Dist. Tlios. Webb, A. W. Duy. Bloomsburg, 3rd Dist. J. C. Wen ner, Jacob Stiner, W. D. Beckley. Blooomsburg, 4th Dist. E. H. liar rar, W. C. Shaw. Briarcreck J. B. March, J. C. Sponenberger. Catawissa boro. B. B. Smeck, H. H. Giger, A. F. Harman, C. E. Geyer, Adam Truckenmiller. Catawissa twp. Henry Roberts, J Sassaman. Centralia ist ward Wm. Griffith, Louis Davis. Centralia, 2d ward G. W. Davis, Edward Reese. Centre W. F. McAllister, John S. Scott. Cleveland B. S. Bodine, N. A. Yocum. V Convncham, W. N. F. S. Fetter- man, D. W. Hunnabach. Conyngham, E. N. Geo. George, Thos. Davis. Conyngham, W. Alfred Bower, Hiram Watson. Conyngham, S. E. Patrick Rowan, Patrick Meehan. Conyncham, S. W. D. W. Rau- denbush, Jacob Benner. Fishingcreek, W. Jas. F. Trump, A. Lewis. Fishingcreek, E. J. M. Buckalew, P; W. Weaver. Franklin Jerre Kostenbauder, Alex ander Lilly. Greenwood, E. J. W. Mather, M, J. Kline. Greenwood W. Elijah Lemons, W. Thomas. Hemlock Tohn S. Nevhart. W, Ilatman. Tackson E. J. Sones, Z. A. Butt. Locust Aaron Yoder. C. S. W, Fox. Madison W. H. Greenly, Hen dershott. Main R. John. Millville-IL S. Christian, T. W. Henry. Mifflin J. I. Creasy, J. R. Winter steen. Montour G. A. Mears, W. M. Monroe. Mt. Pleasant C. L. Sands, Hiram Crouse. Orange L. C. Williams, II. C. Bowman. Pine, N. Abram Bennett, L. II. Vitler. Pine, S. C. R. Parker. Roaiingcreek I. W. Cherrington, William Hampton. Scott, E. F. S. Nagle, R. N. Miller. Scott, W. Jos. Ziegler, A. J. Town send. Sugarloaf, N. Uriah Colder, J. C. Miller. Sugarloaf, S. S. B. Hess, Jas. Pennington. Chairman Beckley announced the first thing in order to be the election of a permanent chairman. B. D. Freas nominated J. U. Kurtz of Ber wick, and J. C. Brown nominated C. E. Geyer of Catawissa. The list of delegates was called, and resulted in the choice of Mr. Geyer by a vote of 55 to 38. This was the first blood for the Quay forces. R. L. Runyon and C. S. W. Fox were elected secre taries. At this point A. W. Lesher of Berwick, read from the rules of the Republican party on the subject of representation in the county conven tion, and he claimed that Catawissa borough was entitled to only three delegates, instead of five. Mr. Brown moved that the matter be referred to a committee of five, to be appointed by the chair. B. D. Freas claimed that it was not a contest, but a mis take on the part of the chairman of the county convention, and the mistake could be corrected without a commit tee. W. M. Monroe, J. U. Kurtz and J. C. Brown took a hand in the dis cussion of this question. The chair put the motion to refer to a commit tee and it was carried. Dr. J. C. Win ner, J. S. Heller, F. S. Nagle, Jerre Kostenbauder and J. W. Mathers were appointed on the committee. The convention took a rest while the com mittee deliberated, and nothing was done for about fifteen minutes. 1 hen the committee came in and reported in favor of leaving the number of dele gates as they were. 1 hey also report ed that two substitutions for Roaring creek were forged. Election of delegates to the state convention was next in order. T. C. Brown nominated C. L. Sands, and J. U. Kurtz presented the name of Capt. Edward Reese of Centralia. He claim ed that Mr. Reese had done great ser vice for the Republican party, especial lv in contributing largely to the elec tion of Congressman Kulp ; that he had never asked the party for any thine, and the party should at least accord him the honor of sending him to the state convention. To this Mr, Brown replied by stating that at least on two occasions he had the privilege of sitting in the state convention with Mr. Reese. The roll was called and resulted in 55 votes for Sands, and 17 for Reese. When the announce ment was made, Isaiah Hagenbuch shouted "Three cheers for Matt Quay," and they were given with a will. 1 hen Kurtz jumped up and called tor three cheers for Governor Hastings, and the response was louder than those given for Quay. "Thank you, gentle men." said Kurtz, as he sat down. Capt. Reese took the floor and made neat speech, thanking those who supported him, and advising harmony in the party, lhe convention ad iourned with three cheers for Sands. COURT PROCEEDINGS. An adjourned court was held on Tuesday afternoon, with all the judges present. The following business was transacted : Sale of real eslate ordered in the estates of Samuel Shive, W. E. Lutz and Richard Shannon. Inquest awarded in estate of Sarah Hamlin, deceased. In repetition of Mary Alice Hop per to satisfy mortgage. Prayer of petitioner refused. Geo. Stine vs. Chas. Hughes. Ccr tioraii. Exceptions dismissed and proceedings affirmed. Wm. T. Creasy et al. vs. The N. & W. B. R. R. Co., et al. Damage. David Armstrong, Isaac Yost, Eman- el Kelchner, Jonathan Loreman, esse John, A. M. Johnson and Well ington Yeagor appointed viewers to meet August 24 at 10 a. m. In reauditor's report estate of Re becca P.reisch, deceased. Exceptions to said report dismissed and report confirmed absolute. Mary E. Keppert vs. Win. II. Rep- pert. Subpoena in divorce awarded. Emma V. McMichael vs. James McMichael. Subpoena in divorce awarded. The re-viewers appointed for the Mifflin bridge are S. R. Pealcr, P. S. Harman and A. B. Croop. C. C. Evans executor, vs. Susannah Hunt. Case In Equity. Issue award ed. Knights of the Golden Eagle. The following are the Officers o Theta Castle, No. 276 of Bloomsburg for the ensuing six month s term. Past Chief G. N. Kahler ; Noble Chief Harry Rowet Vice Chief S. W. Shutt, High Priest I. U Shoemaker : Venerable Hermit J D. Jones ; Master of Records Guy Jacoby : Cleik of Exchequer W. K Shaffer: Keeper of Exchequer C, W. Funston ; Sir Herald Harry MacBride Worthy Bard Mayberry Bachman 5 Worthy Chamberlain David Powell j Ensign Herbert Gerringer; Esquire Harvey Hess First Guardsman Henry Knorr Second Guardsman John Jones Trustees C. T. Hendershot, G. L, Moyer, W. E. Shaffer j Representa tive to the Grand Castle G. C. Roan, Mileage books are to be issued aeain by the D. L. & W. but not for presentation to the conductor. The books must be given to the station agent who will take out the number of miles and issue "u ticket for the same. This will prevent the abuses said to have grown un under the mileage book system. Commercial Travelers' Day. In connection with the Mount Gretna Agricultural, Mechanical and ndustrial Exposition, to be held in Mount Gretna Park, Lebanon county, Pa., August 19th to 24th, 1895, the management has arranged that Tues day, August 20th, shall be Commer cial Travelers' Day. The committee having charge of the arrangements has already secured several good speakers for the day, among whom are Hon. Daniel H. Hastings, Governor of Pennsylvania, Hon. William McKin- ley, Governor of Ohio, Hon. George E. Green, Mayor of Binghamton, N. Y., Edward Trevvett, Utica, N. Y., James D Aldrich, Detroit. Mich., R. N. Hull, Supreme Counselor, U. 1., Cleveland, O., and John A. Lee, St. Louis, Mo. Mount Gretna is an ideal place for a picnic, it is a magnmcent domain consisting of 5000 acres of native woodland and meadow, situated in the heart ot one ot the highest moun tains in Eastern Pennsylvania, lhe Park is on the line of the Cornwall & Lebanon Railroad. It is only 10 miles from Lebanon, 25 miles from Harnsburg, 100 miles from Philadel phia and 190 miles from New York. THE CENTRALIA POOR DIRECTOR OONTEST. Patrick I. Cam was returned as elected to the office of Toor Director, in the Conyngham and Centralia Poor District, and his election is being con tested by Peter Lenahan, who alleges that the figures in the return were fraudulently altered. 1 he petition for a contest and investigation was filed by Messrs. Barkley & Wintersteen as attorneys for Lenahan, and Messrs. I reeze and scarlet were retained by Patrick T. Cain. Petition, answer, bill of particulars, orders of court and appointment of a commissioner to take testimony, lot- lowed in due order. And on July 25th N. U. Funk Esq. commissioner, with Mr. Barkley, Mr. Wintersteen and Col. Fieeze drove over to Centralia, where they were joined by Mr. Scar let, and Mr, Wilhelm, the latter gen tleman being retained by Lenahan. The contestant, Lenahan, began the examination of witnesses on his side, and forty-nine were called and testified, lhe hearing was then con tinued to Wednesday, July 31st, at Centralia, when it is believed the con testant will close his case. The testi mony taken related mainly to the qualification of voters, and the first step in the case relates to the con elusion of the commissioner on that point. We do not forestall that by any opinion or suggestion of our own There is a rumor started around town, that there are one or more places on Laurel Hill Park ground which sell intoxicating drink. The P. O. S. of A. going there on August 3, would like to remind the people of a transaction at Mountain Park last year at the time their picnic was there regarding selling intoxicating drink the same will happen to any one who undertakes to sell the same at Laurel Hill Park on August 3. There is posi tively none allowed on the grounds as there have been a number of our citizens there to vouch for. BRIEF MENTION. About People You Know. Hiram W. Thornton upent Wednesday in town, calling on old friends. Miss Maude Swank is visiting her brother at Lancaster. Miss F.flie Pollock, of Beach Haven, is visiting her sister Mrs. Chas. Cooper. Mrs. T. H. I.ingle and children of Belle- fontB, are visiting her father's, J. H. Urower Tudcc Kricklinum transacted business in town on Saturday. Peter II. Girton of Greenwood townlup, spent Monday in town. Dr. P. H. Montgomery of Mifflinvillel was among the visitors to town on Tuesday. Miss Bessie Kawlincs is at home neain after an aosence of several weeks visiting menus, A. C. Achcnlmch of Orange, called at this office on Monday, and left an interesting letter from the west for publication. Mrs. Wacner of Boston is visiting her sis ter, Mrs. John Wolf, and her brother, Dr. Purman. Col. John Jameson and daughter, Miss nnie, went to Detroit on Tuesday, to visit relatives. Mrs. I. NT. Patterson and Miss Eleanor ave returned Irom Winchester, Mass.. where they spent several weeks. Mrs. Brttcler who has been visiting her relatives here for several weeks, returned to her home in New York state, on Wednesday. Miss Annio E. Kcer of Milton, formerly of Bloomsburg, spent several days in town isitmg relatives and friends, John Gordon is visiting at his father's, John N. Gordon, in Montour township. He is a railroad engineer, and lives in Mis souri. Dr. Willinm McKelvy and family have returned to the west, after a visit of several months in Bloomsburg, He will locate at Cripple Creek, Col. t C. B. Tackson Esci. of Berwick, spent a few hours in town on Mond.iv, but did rot remain to look in on the Republican con vention. Kev. and Mrs. D. N. Kirkby accompanied the former's mother to New York on Mon day. They will return this week, and Mrs. Kent, mother of Mrs. Kirkby, will come lth them. T. W. Mears and Edward T. Moyer re turned from their trip to Brooklyn on their bicycles on Monday. The distance is 202 miles, and they were about thirty hours coming home. All anxiety concerninc the safety of the Waller party in the west was dissipated on Wednesday by the receipt of a telegram from I,, t. Waller Esq.. that the party was all safe and well. The telecram came from Livingstone, Yellowstone Tark. Dr. D. J. Waller, L. E. Waller, Dr. Geo. P. Waller, David J. Waller 3rd, are in the party. The Reformed picnic which was to have taken place on Tuesday, was abandoned, and fortunately so, for it was a stormy day. Two business changes have been made on Market Square. H. M. Hock man of Berwick has purchased the gro cery of Joseph Pardoe, and Musser & Gundrum have sold their cigar stand to Harry Wilson. Democrats in this county must look to their laurels or the Republicans will stand at the head of the class in political " ways that are dark and tricks that are vain." On Monday two delegates got Bourbonized, and failed to appear, and both factions openly charged each other with buying delegates at fifty dollars a head. Sounds kind o' natural, doesn't it ? See our new Golf cap. EVERT JDJl.1T sees our selections of summer suits growing lower, Cost price for any suit here. $4.49 and $6.24 for suits worth double. 25c. for 50c. straw hats. 50c. for i, $1.25 end SioO wash suits. 50 and 75c for white and colored duck vests. 25c. or 50c summer coats. Every boys knee pants suits at cost to close out. Must make room for our new fall stock. By a decision of the Supreme Court, handed down recently, when a veteran who is poor dies his family may bury him and the county shall stand the expense up to $50. The custom has been in some counties to bury such unfortunates by contract, let to the lowest bidJer, the same as in the case of ordinary paupers. The Supreme Court satd that th e law in tended that the old soldiers should have a decent burial, and that the county should pay a moderate expense. Rodman Wanamaker, son ofjohu Wanamaker, gave a dinner in Paris one day last week, to twenty two persons, that cost $20,000. . ... It was not one dinner but twenty- two independent dinners, separately served, one to each guest. Each guest had before him a whole leg of mutton, a whole salmon, trumed towl, a basket of peaches, and a double magnum of champagne, besides bot ties of wine of sacred vintage and fabulous cost. After the banquet costly jewelry was distributed to the cuests, among whom were a number of young-titled Frenchmen. Waiters bore a bag from which the guests drew out sleeve buttons, cigar cases, scarf pins, &c, as souvenirs. Paris newspapers bpeak of the banquet as nuomihcent, but in bad taste. Guess the old gentleman wasn' consulted about this little affair. Bicycle suits, trousers, hose, caps, belts, sweaters. ONE. jBLnnMSBift&pA. Now is the time to buy SUMMER ttt CLOTHING -AT- LOWENBERG'S. All men's, boys' and children's light weight suits, coats, and coats and vests will be slaughtered, sacrificed. SOLD REGARDLESS OF COST TO MAKE ROOM FOR ONE OF TilE LARGEST LINES OF FALL CLOTHING EVER DISPLAYED AT THE 0. LOWENBE Clothing Store. KG
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