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VOL. 32
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS-
The regular monthly meeting of
the Town Council took place last
Thursday evening. President Koch
cr and all six members attended
Minutes ot last meeting read and
approvea.
Numbering the houses was dis
cussed at length, but no definite
action taken.
R. R. Little was appointed
member of the Board of Health.
Considerable time was then taken
up in talking over the electric light
question. Policeman reported that
many lights were often out all
night.
Mr. Harding, of the Electric
Light Company who was present
admitted that the arc lights were
not as good as they should be, but
said that as soon as some necessary
improvements are made their con
tract to furnish good light will be
faithfully fulfilled. He also deduct
ed $19-29 from the November bill.
M. I. Hennesy claims damages
lor tlie graaing ot Leonard Street
from Main out to the Ralston ad
dition. He says that by reason of
said grading, there being a consid
erable cut made, it is almost impos
sible for him to get his horses and
wagons in and out of the barn. The
matter was referred to the Commit
tee on Finances.
Orders were issued for the follow
ing bills :
G. B. Martin, for smith
ing $ 6 35
Creasy & Wells, for lumber 46 02
Harman & Hassert, cross
ing plates 32 18
Moyer Bros., Board of
Health matrer 1 50
Steam Co., for Town Hall 37 70
Water Co., for water 9084
C. W. Hassert, rent for
Rescue Co 3 00
J. R. Schuyler & Co.,
hardware 2 93
Geo. W. Moyer, plumbing 1 60
I. Hagenbuch, health offi
cer, 2 ms 20 00
0. B. Mellick, concrete
work , 7 56
W. Sleeman, work on
stone wall 9.00
Creveling & Co., filling'
Catharine street 23-77
Harman & Hassert, lum
ber, &c 2
F. Baum, police service.. 3
A. Herbiue " " .. t
F. Drake, " " ..
G. Shultz, " " .. 2
J.Corbet, " " .. 1
96
00
25
50
2 50
I 83
40 00
15 00
130 3
7 95
55 25
A. Shultz, " " ..
G. F. Quick, Secretary...
W. H. Cook, repair bill. .
Gas Co., for gas, Town
Hall
J. C. Brown, Town En
gineer Wectnc Light Co., 1
month 400
00
Lock Haven Clay Works,
pipe 196 29
W. F. Hartman, plumb
ing, Ac 7 69
D.L. & W. R. R. Co.,
pipe 84 41
M. T. Ohl, for stone 20 51
John Hennessy, stone at
$2, a perch for wall
opposite Barton farm. 425 20
Chas. Culp, Coustable. ... 8 00
Complaint was made about the
Court House alley. It is almost
impassible, Referred to, Strett Com
mittee. Council granted the request for
an arc Vight at cdfner of Seventh
Cyad Cherry Streets.
Some little time was occupied in
the discussion of minor affairs, after
Which the "meeting adjourned.
WASHINGTON EXUURSION.
f6ver one hundred students of the
"Normal started on Monday morning
to spend the week in Washington, D.
C. They went by special train on
the Pennsylvania railroad. They were
acco-npanied by Dr. Welsh, Profs.
Cope, Dennis and Detwiler.
This is the second excursion of the
school, and they will probably be con
tinued so long as they are well patron
ized. The party will visit the Navy
Yard, the Capitol, Congressional
Library, Supreme Court, Senate and
House, all the public buildings, Mount
Vernon, Arlington Cemetery, Alex
andria, Washington Monument, and
the White House, returning home on
Friday.
Keep in mind the series of illustrat
ed lectures in the Opera House dur
ing the week beginning February 7 th
under the ausDices of the Episcopa
Church. Season tickets will be placed
EIRE 8WEEP8 DURYEA.
Firemen Forced to Send to PitUton Fop
Help In F:8htlng Flames.
A fierce fire prevailed in the busi.
ness portion of Duryea, a short dis
tance from Pittston early Monday
morning, destroying Dilt's livery, furni
ture and uudertaking establishments 1
mc large general store ot Simpson &
Watkins, coal operators t the clothing
store of S. Feman j five dwelling
i.uuscs uwnca Dy a. Freeman j
the residence of Joseph Brown 1
Onmshaw's barber shop ; Conncll
coal company's barn t Harltin' ta.W
shop; Doherty's saloon, and Fercey
vjrnnsnaw s store.
The local firemen were unable to
stay the flames and called on Pittston
tor am. 1 hat town sent up an en
cine and hook and ladder enmnanv.
William H. Law, mine superintend
ent of the Edgerton colliery of Simp
son watmns, entered the store
building to save some books and pa
persandwas burned to death. His
body was recovered Tuesday morning.
John Pleasantine. townshin clerk. a.m
a member of the fire department, is
missing, ana there is little doubt that
nc perisnea in the names.
MORNING WEDDING.
The Presbyterian Church was the
scene of a happy marriage, Wednes
dar morning at ten o'clock when
A. N. Yost, the popular Secretary of
tne Columbia County Agricultural
Society, and Miss Bessie J. Holmes
were made man and wife. The cere
mony was performed by Rev. G. H.
Hemingway and was witnessed by a
large number of relatives and friends.
The bride was attired in a very neat
traveling dress. The ushers were
Frank Ikeler, Clyde Yetter, W. H.
Brooke and Edward Holmes, brother
ot the bride. The bridal party enter
ed the church to the strains of a beau
tiful wedding march rendered by Miss
Maud Kunyon.
After the ceremony the large num
ber of guests presented their congratu
lations, after which a fine wedding
breakfast was served at the residence
of the bride's father, W. O. Holmes,
on the corner of First and West
Street. They left on the P. & R.
Railroad for a short wedding tour.
The couple begin life with bright
Srospects and we join with their many
riends in wishing them much happi
ness and prosperity.
UISHOP TALBOT.
The Wyoming and Idaho Mission
published at Laramie, Wyoming,
states, in the December number, that
Bishop Talbot received, by telegraph,
notice of his election, on the evening
of Nov. 10th; that it seems probable
the Bisbop will conclude to accept ;
that the Bishop will come here the
latter part of January and stay until
June, when he will return to Wyoming
and arrange for a definite departure to
Central Pennsylvania. Official notice
has not yet been received from the
Bishop, but will no doubt report very
shortly. The present Missionary
Jurisdiction will no doubt be divided
by the House of Bishops, upon its
meeting,
MILLER WINS-
The great six day bicycle race
which has been going on at Madison
Square Garden, New Vork, since
December 6, came to an end Satur
day night. Miller, of Chicago, finish
ed 67 miles ahead ot joe .ice wno
was a good second. The prize won
by the victor is $150, beside several
amounts offered by bicycle manufac
turers, which added all together will
aggregate in the neighborhood of
$4,500. This is considered very
small nav considering the awful strain
on the mind and body. Miller made
the astonishing record ot 2093 mues
axH four lans. which will probaDly
stand for all time !as human strength
. 9 A. L A 4a ifa
and endurance has Deen icbicu iu
utmost. Fro the beginning to the
end of the race, Miller had but four
hours sleep.
INCORRECTLY REPORTED
r runnrt in the court Droceedings
last week that a crossing over tne
Vu - - .
B.&S. railroad in urange lownsmp
had been returned by the constable
as in bad condition, was incorrect. It
rw not aDnear so in the official
CUUIl Hllliuivs, -
that it is a crossing ot
;.i and tne consiauics
n r P. & W. that was returned as
needing filling. The mistake was
made by taking the proceedings from
another paper instead of getting them
... r rprnrds as will be done
aircct uu m v--.
hereafter.
BLOOMSBURQ, PA., THURSDAY, DECEMBER
GIDDING & CO.
Sensible Christmas Gifts
For-
Gloves,
Lined or unlined, Kid,
aeer or iJnck. OU, 75c, 1.00, 1.60, $2.00.
Fine wool knitted Gloves, men 01
Mackintosh Coats.
With or without cape,
covert ; with cape, 3.50 to $10.00 ; without cape, velvet collar,
uuuuie umisieu, uneu witn lancy
4.50, 5, 7, 8, 10, to $18.
Umbrellas and Canes,
Plain or silver mounted, 50c to $5-00.
Handkerchiefs,
Silk or linen, plain or initial, plain or fancy border.
White or Fancy Shirts,
In the newest styles, laundried, 50c to $1.50.
Collar, t dozen or dozens.
Hosiery and Underwear,
Smoking Jackets, House Coats.
Children's Tarns and Toques, 25 and 50c.
Neckwear,
Special Lines ior Holidays, 150 dozen to select from.
50c tics at 25c.
Finest heavy satin Neckwear, latest styles, 50c.
Hats and Caps,
All styles, all colors, for men or boys,
25 50, 75c, $1.00 up to $3.00.
Nearly opposite Court House, BLOOMSBURG, PA. Two
An Intricate Swindle by a Spaniard.
Unsuccessful Attempt to Fleece a Wealthy
Man of Montour County.
An unsuccessful attemnt to defraud
AWanrler Billmever. a wealthy resi
dent of Washingtonville, out of $:,ooo
was made during the past week, de
tails ot which were given out by Mr.
Billmeyer upon the receipt of a letter
from Barcelona, Spain, from which
place the gang of conspirators oper
ated. The police think that a number
ot rich farmers of this section, as well
as along the Schuylkill Valley, have
also beeD sounded by the conspirators.
Mr. Billmeyer early in the week
received a letter . from Spain. Senor J.
Basaula was the signature. It said
that he was confined in a dungeon at
Barcelona for stealing $44,000 in goia
three vears aso while paymaster in
1 w ,
the army: At that time he escaped to
America, ana wnue passing inrougn
Northumberland county learned that
Tinkerton detectives, who had been
notified by the Spanish Consul at New
Vnrk to canture Basaula. were close
on his tracks. The Spaniard drove
to the suburbs ot Washington vine,
and. nrenarinz a chart of a certain
piece of ground, buried $40,000. He
went to Williamsport ana then ac
for San Francisco. There he
resided in safety until last year, when
he learned that his motherless aaugnter
was very ill and poor in a convent at
Toledo, in one of the Spanish prov
inces. Her father, who was afraid to re
visit Washingtonville to procure the
money, sent the chart to his daughter,
and a few months later he left for
Spain, his idea in 'first sending the
chart being that 'in the event of his
arrest Miss Basaula would be in posi
tion to some day recover the buried
gold. He was 'arrested upon landing
at Barcelona, but one month ago
managed to 'communicate with his
daughter. She was told of a plan to
raise $1,000, with which she was to
sail for America and meet Mr. Bill
meyer at 'New York. Then they
would visit Washingtonville and dig
up the gold which had been buried on
Mr. Billmeyei's land. In considera
tion for the $1,000 and his aid, the
latter was to have the amount he ad
vanced refunded, together with one
third of the $40,000.
Wednesday week Mr. Billmeyer
Father, Grandfather, Brother,
Cousin, Nephew, or Sweetheart.
Useful. Appropriate Assortment not surpassed in central Pennsylvania.
Castor, Dogskin, Mocba, Rein
or boys, 25 and 50c.
blue, black, gray, brown or light
piaia, very swell,
Night Robes,
GIODING & CO.,
received his second letter from Basa
ula, urging him to act quickly, as there
was danger of his daughter going into
decline owing to a severe cold on the
lungs. The third letter urged immedi
ate compliance with the request. The
letter also contained an itemized bill
of the daughter's indebtedness, filled
out on the convent blank, besides a
prison certificate or an excellent
counterfeit of it bearing the coat of
arms of Spain and the prison seal,
setting forth in Spanish the offense,
which provoked the sentence. The
letter also enjoins upon Mr. Billmeyer
that he become tutor and guardian of
the young lady, investing her portion
of the treasure to good advantage and
looking after her welfare generally,
and at the proper time formulate a
plan looking to Senor Basaula's release
from the Barcelona prison.
DIVINE BEAtSR S0B.BAD hR.
Schrader, the divine healer, who
has been at Williamsport for the past
few days, is at work healing the afflict
ed. Monday's Williamsport Sun, gives
the following account of some of his
cures :
"Miss Maud Cummings, of Watson
town, a sister of Miss H. A. Cum
mings, the milliner, of this city, has
been lame since she was a child, one
leg now being several inches shorter
than the other. She could not walk
over a half block without having to
stop and rest, becoming much ex
hausted by the eftort. This morning
she visited Schrader, received his
blessing and had a handkerchief bless
ed, after which she walked about town,
visiting several stores, and never had
to stop at all She declared to a Sun
man that, although she was still lame,
she felt no ill effects from walking, as
formerly.
Yesterday a man who could walk
only with great difficulty with the help
of a cane was blessed by Mr. Schra
der. When he walked out of the
hotel it was with the quick, firm step
of a soldier at ax years. A Sun man
interviewed him, and he declared that,
although not positive that he was
cured, he felt he had been greatly
benefited. He was as happy as a
school boy, and called a friend to wit
ness his former crippled condition.
This office will be closed on Christ
mas day.
16, IS97.
GIDDING & CO.
Boys' Beefere.
Especially appropriate for the boys' Christmas present.
Chinchillas, Astrachan, Irish Fieize, beautifully made, ages 3
to 8. . Large sailor collar, and braided, 9 to 16, plain, 1.75,
1.98, 2.50, 3-50, 4. 5 and $6. All colors blue, black, brown,
green and mixtures.
Boys' and Hen's Sweaters.
Large collars or plain blue and white stripe, green and
red, maroon and white, black and orange, maroon and lemon,
green and white, regular $1.50 grade, boys' 98c.
SPECIAL FOR HOLIDAYS ONLY.
Trunks, Telescopes, Valises,
All grades 50c to $20.00 ; no such line elsewhere here
abouts, or if you wish to invest in something more costly, how
about a Suit at 5, 7.50, 8.50, 10, 12 or $15.
Or Overcoat, 3.93 to $20.
Or Trousers, 2 to $5.
Or Ulsters, 5 to $15.
These all make useful and very appropriate Gifts.
THE BERWICK PIKES.
The town of Berwick is in the
clutches of a fire fiend. The last
fire took place early Saturday morn
ing, which destroyed a barn belong
ing to one Mr. Fowler. The loss
is estimated at about $2500. Stock,
grain and everything was destroyed.
Last Sunday, the Philadelphia In
quirer contained a whole page article
about the fires. We take the fol
lowing paragraphs from that paper.
"To the casual visitor or the ever
present commercial traveler, the
town of Berwick possesses all the
requisites for happiness and con
tentment. The whirl of machinery
and the pounding of ponderous
hammers fill the air day and night.
Noisy little locomotives go rattling
over the endless network of tracks
extending in all directions, and
binding every department of the im
mense Jackson and Woodin Car
Works with bonds of glistening
steel.
From early morning till late at
night the streets are filled with busy
men and women. The numerous
stores display stocks that are only
to be found where prosperity reigns.
Thrift, happiness and contentment
are the apparent order of the day
among all classes, whether bankers,
laborers or fanners.
But with night fall the scene
changes. A general air of distrust
and apprehension sweeps over all as
a cloud. Farmers and others from
out of town make no attempt to con
ceal their anxiety to get home, even
at the expense of leaving their er
rands unfinished. The townspeople
are none the less anxious, but try
to suppress the evidence of their
mental pertubation. By dark, the
streets and shops are emptied of
their gay throng, and contain only
those who are compelled to be away
from their homes.
In the homes the tension produc
ed by nervous dread is everywhere
in evidence. A footstep or unac
cumtomed noise, falling of a pan or
crackle of a paper, and terror-stricken
children cluster closer to their
Jale-faced parents, as though some
earful bogie-man was after them.
And a bogie-man it is. A diabol
ical something. An intangible,
mordacious somebody. An off
spring of Satan, whose pretense is
NO. 50
GIDDING & CO.
Uncle,
doors below Post Office,
never known until the wild cry of
fire rends the night air, and hungry
oil-fed flames paint the sky with a
lurid glare that gives notice that he
has passed that way.
For a time it was thought that
the small socialistic element in the
neighborhood was responsible for
the widespread devastation, but the
most careful investigation failed to
connect any of thera with the fires
and the apparent absence of any
definite plan or object other than to
destroy property, points rather to a
mono-maniac than to a club or so
ciety. This phase of the problem was
thoroufihly discussed at a special
meeting of the Berwick Medical
Association, composed of every phy
sician practicing in the township,
at this meeting, held in the office of
Mr. John W. Evans, the leading
insurance man in the borough, as
well as an active official, the entire
subject of luncay in all its manifes
tations was discussed, and the con
sensus opinion was that they had in.
their midst a mono-maniac on the;
subject of fire."
EOLIDAY EDITIOBS.1
Last week The ,Columbiant con
tained more holiday advertising in the
shape of reading notices than both
the other town papers combined, and
issued a supplemental sheet contain
ing ten columns of reading matter.
This week it gives its readers a twelve
page edition, with twelve columns of '
advertising and twelve of reading mat
ter in addition to the regular issue..
A copy of the paper will be placed in
every house in town, thus making it
the best advertising medium in
Bloomsburg. An extra number will
also be sent out to the adjoining
towns.
Remember the Ladies' Exchange
on Saturday morning in Clark's base
ment. Next week the sale will be held
Friday morning, Dec. 24. Dressed
fowls, fruit cakes, pound cakes, plum
puddings, pies and all good things foe
the Christmas table will be on sale. '
Mary Bover. aced nearly c'TrV.w. ...
years, died at her home Sunday morn
ing, a ne lunerai took place from the
house on West Street Tuesday after-
uoun.
J
on sale bout the first of January.