IT 9 ff "f " VOL. 31 TOWN GOUNOIL PROCEEDINGS, Tax Rata Settled and Report of Finance Com mittee Presontod. There was a meeting of the Town Council last Thursday night, and aside from the presentation of the repqrt of the finance committee very little busi ness was transacted. The tax rate was fixed at nine mills, the same as last year, and the line dividing the suburban from the built up portion of town remains the same as last year. The question of electric light was discussed, but owing to the absence of Mr. Mullen, General Superintend ent, no action was taken. It was de cided that all parties interested meet Monday evening for the purpose of coming to some agreement. The grade on West street between Fourth and Fifth was slightly altered. FINANCE COMMITTEE'S REPORT. The Finance committee, consisting of Messrs. Kunkle, Richard and Kocher, reported that "from an exam ination of the last annual statement, as approved by the Auditors on Ap.'l 7, 1896, it appears that the assessed valuation of property within the Town of Bloomsburg is $2,237,928.00, and that 2 per cent, of the above valuation, or the constitutional limit beyond which no debt can be legally created, is $44,758 S6- A further examination of said state ment shows, however, that the bonded indebtedness of the Town is now $44,345.00. Add to this the floating debt ot $8,012.91 and it will be seen that the total amount of the Town's indebtedness is $54,357.91, or $7. 599.35 above the constitutional limit of 2 per cent. This indebtedness in excess of the constitutional limit is made up of the Ringrose judgment of something over $5,000.00, and outstanding Town orders, representing unpaid street damages, etc., and the question as to what action the Council should take in disposing of the same has been the chief subject of consideration by your committee. We have been advised by the Town Solicitor that the total amount of this indebtedness being beyond the con stitutional limit and, with the excep tion of the Ringrose judgment, ille gally created, any bonds issued in payment of the same would be like wise illegal ; that while the town may at any time fund its floating debt, it can only do so when the debt is within the limit prescribed by law. This bein; true, the only method by which immediate payment can be made is the laying of a special tax for that purpose, or an increase in the present rate of taxation to such an amount as would raise sufficient money to liquidat" this excess indebtedness. F.ither of these methods would be burdensome to the tax-payers, and, in the opinion of your committee, are not at present necessary. There is no demand for the imme diate payment of this money. The owners of the Ringrose judgment and the outstanding town orders for street damages are perfectly content to hold the same so long as their in terest is promptly paid. With . the possible exception of a few hundred do'lars this entire amount of $7,599. 35 is held by the parties entitled thereto simply as an investment. Nor is there any necessity to raise money for the purpose of paying such bonds as will mature during the present year, since they can be re-issued as they fall due. Under these facts, your committee would not advise an issue of bonds, the laying of a special tax nor an un usual increase in the present rate. In our opinion the question of the Town's finances can be best solved by an in crease in the present rate of taxation of at least one mill. This, together with an economic administration of affairs and a refusal to open or accept any new streets where damages will be imposed upon the Town, will pro vide sufficient money for current ex penses, and at the same time enable us to materially reduce the indebted ness which is beyond the constitu tional limit." We can boast of two of the finest streets in the State. We refer to Market Street and Fifth Street. The sides of each are lined with beautiful maples which cast a pleasant shade over the pavements and not only make it pleasant for pedestrians but add gieatly to its appearance. Zach Thomas and Robert Morris represented Ent Post No. 250 G. A. R. at the annual encampment at Chambcrsburg this week. The former as Tost Commander, and the latter as a delegate. . BLOOM S1JUKG, PA., THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 1S9G. DECORATING THE GRAVES. Memorial day broke bright and fair, and at an early hour the people were astir, and the streets presented a live ly appearance. In accordance with previous arrangnient the members of Ent Post assembled at their hall early in the morning and accompanied by the band proceeded to the cemetery at Almedia to scatter flowers over the graves of their departed comrades. A detail from the P. O. S. of A. went to the Odd Fellows cemetery near Dan ville and the Vanderslice and Heller grave yards and performed a similar service over the graves of their de ceased brothers. Many of the busi ness houses as well as the private residences were decorated with flags and bunting and from 1 2 o'clock noon business was practically suspended. At half past two in the afternoon the parade formed on Market Square and marched over the route as formerly published. The parade was headed by the Band, followed by Col. Ent Post G. A. R., a number of little girls dressed in white carrying floe;s, the Bloomsburg Drum Corps, about sixty members of Washington Camp No. 319, P. O. S. of A. in full regalia and carrying red, white and blue um brellas. The Friendship Fire Com pany and The Junior Order American Mechanics and Boys Brigade were also in line. The services were con ducted at the soldiers circles in the cemetery, after which an address was delivered by Rev. D. A. Rupley ot Espy. Nothing happened to mar the solemnity of the occasion and there was a marked absence of drunkenness ard other revelry which ordinarily rccompanies those occasions. TEE PHONOGRAPH COMING- On next Monday evening June 8, in the Methodist Tabernacle Prof. W. V. Gilday will give an interesting, amusing and instructive entertainment with his phonograph. This wonder ful instrument sings, "speaks, reads Scripture, plays instrumental music and can be heard with great distinct ness. It is indeed a marvel to hear what it has to say. Prof. Gilday has given over hve hundred entertain ments and has one of the largest and best instruments made. lie has the highest recommendations from pas tors of various denominations. One pastor says : " The reading of the 23rd Psalm and the hymn sung by camp meeting Aunt Susan were listened to with rapt attention." Another says : "We never had any thing in our church that gave such universal satisfaction."' Rev. J. Ellis Bell of Altoona Pa., says : I most heartily recommend it as a refined and pleasing entertainment. One piece " Meet me at the golden gate," is worth the price of admission," The admission will be a silver offering taken at the door. Begins at 8:00 o'clock. BICYCLERS AND DOGS. What to do with the dogs is still an uppermost question in the minds of the parties who contemplate bicycle tours. Every one who has been out in the country knows what a nuisance they are. The ammonia gun is re commended by some, and is undoubt edly effective without being harmful in its effects. After receiving a charge of ammonia any dog is render ed harmless for the time being. I Germany a new invention has come into use for the suppression of dogs. It is called the bicycle bomb. While harmless fn itself it explodes with terrific concussion that is war ranted to scare any dog out of seven senses, at least until the rider is half a mile away. The bomb is a small affair, and can easily be carried in the pocket. When thrown on the ground it goes off at a great rate, paralyzing the dog's nerve centers for a time. ELECTRIC LIGHT. The electric light company and the Town Council have at last come to an agieement in reference to our light. E. D. Mullen of Philadelphia, and H. M. Francis of Brooklyn, N. Y., met the Council last Monday night and closed a contract to light the streets of the town at eighty dollars a light. The contract is for the term of five years, providing the Court does not declare such a contract illegal. In that event the electric light, com pany agrees to become responsible for all costs in case a suit is instituted. Their price is $7.50 less than last year. Tin manufactures should study the ostrich. Carpet tacks can't puncture its stomach. NO. 23 II We guarantee every garment that leaves this house. JUNE Our aim is to always give best values for least money. REDUCTIONS . . . Now the rule. Every summer suit for man. boy or ch d, at and near positive cost This is following our usual custom of not carrying goods over from season to season tsear in mind every summer suit at and cvci v &u 1 niKr s. 1 1 1 r ,1 t ann noap nnpitum' j. . :. . -1 , I . 1 . - - V'U.l UUO VIVC. WVJdl. VV C II nCJL WrflL 1 J M T 1 1 k, wvci , uuiLuiimiuim rigni now in ine neart ot buying. Not one word is exaggerated. Every summer suit must be sold. Truthful advert ling Is what has built us this business. Don't wonder if its true-its absolutely so. Its our Tbusirsl poticy not ;-oiki rvX4 mJTj. Litiii ...i t. ' insures our patrons ot new and de sirable goods Not only shall we make the Veductions onl clothing but Straw Hats Ne ligee Shirts, &c Read carefully every price here, but better stiff; come to the store. $5.00 for extra good all wool men's suits, splendidly made, taken from our regular lines of $0.50 and &7.o0 suits. Lirhr,. dart and medium colors, absolutely all wool and cannot be matched in any other clothing store for less than $7.50. Children's Suits $7.50 medium colors. for suits that are made of pure lamb's wool. Cheviots, cassi meres, worsteds in sacks and cutaway, light, dark and for men's suits that compare with any $12 to $15 suits in this town. Taken from our regular stock of worsteds. cheviots and cassimeres formerly sold at $11, $12, $U and $15. $9.00 Reefers, Juniors, Fauntleroys, and all this season's new desirable goods, made by best Rochester and New York tailors. All reduced. Mothers, this is the chance of the season to clothe the boy. Trices are positively ridiculous for high class goods. The $7.50, $0.50 and $5.50 suits are down to $4.50- The $5.00, $1.50 and $1.00 grades down to $3.48. The $3.50 and $3.00 grades down to $2.48. Every price is positively guaranteed to be fully a saving of 25 per cent. Men's and youth's all wool pants at $1.50, in blue, black and colors. Men's extra tine never rip kind, $1.08. Wash knee pants, Wash suits oOcts. lOcta. This sale is positively bonifidc. We'll carry no goods over, and we start our price reductions early so as to be pre pared for fall buying. mm Stato Teachers' Association. The State Teachers' Association will hold its annual convention in Bloomsburg, beginning Tuesday, July 14, 1S96. It is expected that be tween hve and six hundred teachers from all parts of the State will be present. The citizens of Bloomsburg are making arrangements to properly entertain this distinguished body of educators. The hotel accommoda tions will be taxed and it may be nec essary to secure rooms and boarding with private families. A public recep tion will be tendered the members of the Association in the Normal Gym nasium on Tuesday evening. Gov ernor Hastings will attend on Wed nesday evening. A citizens' committee of fifteen members of which A. Z. Schoch is chairman, and J. C. Brown secretary, has been appointed to make arrange ments for the meeting. This com mittee held a meeting last week and appointed sub-committees as follows : On boarding and hotel accommoda tions : L. P. Sterner, J. R. Townsend I. W. Hartman. On general entertainment : Hon. E. R. Ikeler, Grant Herring, R. W. Oswald, J. R. Townsend, W. S. Moyer. On railroad rates: Grant Her ring, C. W. Miller, I-. E. Waller with Prof. G. E. Wilbur secretary. On finance : W. S. Moyer, J. M. Clark, W. M. Reber. On reception: A. Z. Schoch, L. E. Waller, J. G. Freeze, P. E. Wirt, J. C. Brown. On badges : J. R. Townsend, J. M. Clark, Joseph Ratti. PIBLIO SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT- W. J. Barry, formerly clerk at the Girard House, Philadelphia has taken charge ot Congress Hall, Atlantic City. He is associated with N. B. Richardson of Pittsburg. The rates are $2.50 and $3.00 a day, with special rates by the week. Mr. Barry is well known here, having resided here several years while connected with an engineer' 2 corps on the N. & W. B. R. R. He has had lon3 experience in the hotel business, and those who visit Atlantic Ci; will do well to Vnake Congress Hall their stopping place. This is Commencement week for the Public Schools of this place, and they practically have captured the town. Monday evening the Juniors gave a very creditable performance in the Opera I louse which was listened to by an appreciative audience. The music by EUvell's orchestra was in keeping with their reputation. The want of space prevents us from giving a full account of the exer cises. It is sufficient to state that each number was rendereil in a manner which reflected credit upon the pupil and teacher alike. On Tuesday evening there was a musicple under the direction ofO. H. Yetter and the house was crowded to the doors, Wednesday evening a social, under the auspices of the Juniors and B Juniors, was given in the High School building to the Senior class. To-night the Com mencement exercises proper will take place. The music will be rendered by Elwell's orchestra, and the exer cises will consist of essays, orations, recitations, mi.sic, an original poem and presentation of diplomas. The graduating class consists of the follow ing named persons. SCIENTIFIC COURSE. Josephine Horton Pursel. NORMAL COURSE. Margaret Louise Fortune, Dora Flora Shultz, Helen Maus Vander slice, Kathleen Veronica Hennessy, Annie Lavina Kramer, Sarah Mabel Moyer, Anna Moore, Nora Etta Urn stead, Ada Belle Sherwood, Josiah Francis Johnson, Charles William Traub. COMMERCIAL COURSE. Fannie Grace Burcher, Clara Agus ta Fornwald, Rush Shaffer, Frank Barton Rupert, Mortimor Raynor Butler, Jay Hughes Allen, Charles Ralph Alexander, George Stephen Alleman, Harry Joseph Little. To-morrow night the festivities of the occasion will conclude with a ban quet ot the Alumni Association at the Exchange Hotel. THE GREAT Clothing Sensation. It is said that the summer girl will make a M of knitting at the shore ;his suniiner. Yes she will, "nit." liMWIIC- GREAT CUE It has knocked $5.00 men's suits down to $3.75. Suits that are cheap at $10 are now $7.50. Hen's fine suits worth $15 andj$18 are down to $10 and $12. Children's knee pant suits worth $3.50, dropped to $1.75 and $2.00. v BLOOMSBURG'S MOST POPULAR CLOTHING STORE,! . LOWER!; the 5 If ! I 1 x 1 r- v 1 it ; I v 1 V !! 1 : . 1
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