=a. 33 VOJ= SE MAINE BLOWN DP. VJucle*Sam's Great WarShip Destroyed in the Harbor at Havana. GREAT EXCITEMENT AT WASHINGTON. No Explanation Yet of the Cause of the Terrible Disaster. 253 LIVES LOST. Spanish Authorities at Madrid and Havana Ex press Deep Regret at the Occurrence. Uncle Sam's big cruiser, the Maine, blew up at a quarter before 10 o'clock in the harbor at Havana, Tuesday night. The cause of the awful disas ter, which sent two hundred and fifty three human lives into eternity, is shrouded in mystery. Searetary Long oas issued a statement," saying that no definite word could be given at pres ent, and urges that judgment be sus pended for the present. Despite the reticence of their chief, many naval officials express grave doubts as to the explosion having been due to an accident. They as sert that a ship's magazines are always well guarded. Various theories, such as spontaneous combustion, explosion of a boiler, etc., are advanced, but do not seem entirely satisfactory. The explosion is said by most of the survivors to have occurred under or in the bow, where the crew's quarters were located. The Spanish authorities in Madrid, Havana and Washington, expressed the greatest horror at the occurence. They believe the explosion was purely accidental. Great excitement prevailed in Wash ington. Senators and Representatives advised calmness, but say war is in evitable if i- is found the Spanish are responsible for the disaster. The President has decided against sending another warship to Havana for the present. London papers declare that there is ground for suspicion of the un toward event. Secretary Long made the following statement: "I am at this time not inclined to make a positive statement. The Navy Department has made accessible to the public all the advices of definite portent which have come from Ha vana. The department sincerely sympathises with those who have been the victims of this disaster. "I am not in a position to advance theories in regard to causes. Capt. Sigsbee's admonition that public opin ion be withheld until there can be an investigation, is a wise and just meas ure. "I am inclined to regard the disas as an accident or due to accidental causes, and in this view I am sustain ed by Captain O'Neil, the chief of ordnance." President McKinley holds a con servative view. He will not send another vessel to Havana to protect American interests at present. He ■expressed great sorrow at the loss of life. The undercurrent of feeling to the -effect that the Maine was destroyed by some overt act is probably ltiflu -enced by the fact that the department -officials are well aware of the hostility felt by the Spaniards because the Maine was sent to Havana to protect American citizens. The destruction of the vessel is not believed to be due to the connivance of high Spanish officials. But the great majority of the Spanish in Havana will unquestiona bly be glad the Maine is destroyed, providing their Government is not held responsible. The fact that the accident is one unprecedented in our navy, and the fact that it took place so soon after the ship was inspected, and at night, while all was quiet, are suspicious cir cumstances, which, in connection with the resentment among the Spaniards, lead to inference here that the destruc tion was not an accident. Our Government is losing no time in getting the navy in perfect shape for service, if there should be any need. If an examination of the hull j of the Maine should show an explo sion from the outside, it would be difficult to control Congress. THE VOTE IN BLOOMSBUBG, W. 0. Holmes Elected President of the Town Council.--Other Successful Can didates. There was more interest manifested at the polls on Tuesday, than has been shown at any spring election for a number of years. There being three full tickets in the field, the result was in doubt until the vote was counted. Holmes for President of Council had things quite easy. The principal con test was for Poor Overseers. Ugly rumors, concerning the different can didates had been circulated around, and as a result the fight for that place was very exciting. Following is the result by wards : PRESIDENT OP COUNCIL. DISTRICT. Ist. 2nd. 3rd. 4th. Total •W. 0. Holmes.... 104 109 147 129 489 W. K. Kocher 72 si 79 72 801 Wm. Kramer 30 42 88 72 232 MEMBERS OP COUNCIL. •w. 8. KlsbtOU.... 241 153 257 137 788 •J. 8. Blue 249 137 424 165 975 •w. L. Demaree... 156)4 422 221 152 951W •Daniel Duller... 102)4 09 188 429 788U •o. M. Lockard..... 124 74 305 329 882 H. llower 141)4 318 165 161 780)4 "P. 1). ilartman... 229)4 2-38 327 282 1021)4 SCHOOL DIRECTOR. •Joseph Garrison. 180 157 230 IFS 672 •Kobt. Little 128 126 211 230 750 M. P. LutZ 165 171 163 105 004 ASBESSOR. •John V. Logan... 179 191 318 162 850 •w. K.Knorr 154 138 201 292 785 W.J. Bldleman... 64 91 73 72 803 POOR DIRECTORS. I. Hagenbucli 230)4 280)4 646)4 15014 1114 M. H. Khoads 161 171)4 192)4 188 998 J. K. Trlvelplece.. 23)4 29 63)4 48 104 C. K. COX 79)4 59)4 88 84 841 B. P. Sharpless..... 126)4 114 56)4 91 390 JCDOK OF ELECTION. Theodore L. Smith 84 84 •Charles l'ensyl.. 80 86 James Magee 2nd, 23 23 •John Scott 96 96 John Welllvar.... 88 88 G. W. correll 45 45 •It. B. Penman.... 168 168 Wm. Stohner 110 lin G. K. Knterllne.. 36 83 Hervev Ludlow... 91 91 •Charles B. Ohl ... 127 127 8. A. Lutz * 42 42 INSPRCTORS. •Charles P. Sloan. 80 80 •P. C. Eyer. 77 77 W. B. Cummlngs.. 37 37 •Chas. Hendershott 107 107 •Samuel Pugh.... 68 68 Frank 80mh0y.... 44 44 •W. K. Delterlch... 146 146 •Wm. Hasserr 121 121 Wm. 8. Pursel 32 32 •KlwoodHeacock.. 61 61 •John Tracy 149 iu Chas. W. McOaslln 32 32 ASSESSOR. C. W. Brown 75 75 *c. B. Chrlsman. . 84 si N. S. Walker 35 S •Kobt. Morris 101 10s Chas. Sterner. 78 7B J. B. Brobst. 46 46 •Hoy R. ItaUton.... 156 150 W. A. Evert lIS i^ 8. M, Runyon 32 82 Clark Kashner.... 84 84 •Peter Jonea ]4S ,55 JOIIQ Klllp gj gj Those marked with a * are the successful ones. Gidding-Goldsohmidt Wedding- With great surprise will many of our readers receive the announcement of the wedding of Miss Helen Gold schmidt, of town, to B. A. Gidding, of Bloomsburg, a very prosperous clothing merchant of that city. The marriage of these two well known and most estimable young people will occur on the 23rd. of this month. Invitations have been issued, but as death has recently spread its sad fall over the Goldschmidt fireside, having removed the sister of household's guardian, the wedding will be private and field at the home of the future bride's parents on Hickory street.— Mt. Car me! Item. Many of the crossings in town need repairing. Pedestrians are compelled to wade mud in order to get across the street whenever any little rain fall occurs. If more care and judgment were used when the crossings are put ! down a great deal of this extra ex-1 pense might be done away with. BLOOMSBURG, PA., THURSDAY. FEBRUARY IT, 1898. NEW SPRING HATS, £ all the new shapes and s colors. Extra good Stiff and Fedora hats at 98c. :: Black and brown. See the new ''Broadway SI Special" Dei by. QQQDQQQQQaQQQaQQaaQQQB QD tXjfij We have grown up under the above good mercantile rules. The same rule still governs us, and we are grow ing, and will continue to grow, prosper, win trade and gain the confidence of our patrons by adhering strictly to these sound business principles. Depend on what you buy here as being the best at the price. No cheap shoddy stuffs are allowed to enter this establishment. If you purchase anything of us that does not give the utmost satisfaction, come back and let us know it. We stand ready and willing to make it right at all times. SHOES. The selling of Shoes the past few weeks has been beyond our expecta tions. The certain lines at a mere shadow of their lormer prices have been considerably reduced, but there still remains some certain lots that must be cleaned up, and prices such as these cannot help but do it. 64 pair (exact count) still remain of the sizes, 2, 2J, 3 and of Jones & Walter's $3 and $4 ladies' fine shoes, $1.98. Come in and take a look at them. They're somewhat shop worn, but think of the Price ! $1.98 for fine hand turned ladies' shoes, broken sizes, and enough of them to fit almost any loot. They're $3 50 and $4 grades here, and prices given here on men's shoes and boots that ought to clean them up in a verv few days. When these lots are gone, don't expect any more at the same figures. SINGLE TROUSERS, to make the coat and vest last the season out, strictly all wool, perfect fitting well tailored warranted not to rip or buttons come off, $2 the pair, or 2.50, 2.75, 8.00, 3.50, 4.00 and $5.00 for higher grades. HORSE STOLEN. A horse and buggy .belonging to liveryman W. J. Hidlay was taken from in front of the residence of Dr. F. W. Redeker, on East Street Friday afternoon. It was discovered in a few minutes and a search was at once instituted. It was learned that a young man had driven the horse at a rapid gait in the direction ot Danville. Mr. Hidlay accompanied by a police offier took the down tram on the D. L. & W. Railroad, to overtake the thief. They went to Danville where, after securing a horse started back toward Biooms burg. They had proceeded more than two miles when they met the youngster. He was arrested, and brought back to town and given a hearing before Squire Jacoby. He admitted taking the horse saying that a man had told him to drive it to Danville and he would pay him for his trouble. He said his name was John White, 13 years of age and lived at Scranton. His father and mother are both dead and he had been living with his brothers, but be coming dissatisfied had run away from home. The young criminal was taken to jail. A SUDDEN DEATH- Mrs. John Hummer received a telegram on Wednesday, stating that her brother William Mason, had died very suddenly at Sunbury. He had secured a position at the Novelty Works at this place, and was on his way to accept the position. Mrs. Hummer had just returned last week from Warren, where she had been called by tne death ot J. Newman Lacey, another brother. The deceased was about forty years of age. De- Forest Hummer took the noon train for Sunbury, to look after the remains. As a rule you are reminded of how many people are mad at you when St. Valentine's day comes around. Judg ing from the thinned out appearance of the snow windows in town the ex change of courtesies this year was fully up to the average. NO MAKE BELIEVES. No make believe that a thing is what it isn't. No make believe that our goods are better than they are. No make believe that things are special when they're not. No make believe, no shams, no false pretenses, right things called by their right names, and sold at right prices. 46 pairs of men's fine shoes in brok en sizes, some have retailed at 3.50, 4, and $5. The toe not quite as blunt as some like it, $2.98 the pair. 18 pair patent leather shoes of J. & VV's fine grades, have retailed at $5, narrow toe, $2.75 the pair. 63 pairs men's calf shoes, J. & W. price $3, $1.98 the pair. Boys' fine shoes, regular sizes, J. & W. price 2.50 and $2 grades, $1.75 the pair Youth's satin calf, regular sizes, narrow toe, J. & VV. price $1.25, 98c. the pair. GIDDING & CO., Complete Outfitters for Men and Boys WAGGENSELLER-MEARS- John J. Waggenseller, a traveling salesman of this town and Miss Jennie Mears were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, Tuesday morning at the home of the groom's brother-in law, L. T. Sharpless, on Main Street. Tne ceremony which was witnessed by only a few immediate friends was performed by Rev. B. C. Conner, of the Methodist Church. After hearty congratulations the newly made man and wife left on the noon train on the P. & R. Railroad for a wedding trip to Philadelphia and other places of interest. The Alonzo Hatch Electro Photo Musical Company will appear at the Opera House Wednesday evening February 23, under the auspices of Brockway Camp No. 270 Sons of Veterans. Speaking ot the entertain ment the Essex County Republican, ot New York says : "The Alonzo Hatch Electro Photo Musical Company's entertainment, given under the auspices of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Cemetery As sociation, in Kingsland Opera House, in the evening, fittingly closed the Labor Day festivities by a beautiful, charming and delightful entertain ment. A most rare treat was missed by all who failed to attend. The Animotoscope is a wonderful machine and too much cannot be said of it in the advance announcements. The Phonograph selections were of the best, while the harp solos by Signor Epifano were grand. Mr. Hatch's songs, illustrated by the Trinopticon, were very pleasing and won the admiration of a select audience. The entertainment was entirely satisfac tory and netted the ladies $37. The store room formerly occupied by N. Malleferi, as a confectionery store is being thoroughly remodeled. An addition will be built to the rear, extending all the way back to the alley. When completed it will be used as the grocery department of the ' Bloomsburg Store Company. Men's first quality Woonsocket or Lycoming rubber boots, list price $3, all sizes $2.19 the pair. Keystone make rubber boots regu lar $2.50 quality, $1.98 the pair. Men's buckle Ar tics, $1.19 the pair. Rubbers for felt boots, $1.50 kind, $1.29 the pair. One buckle lumbermen's rubbers, $1.50 kind, $1.19 the pair. Boys' rubber boots, Lycoming grade, Jones & Walter's price $2.25, $1.79 the pair. Boys' rubber boots, Keystone grade, Jones & Walter's price $2.00, $1.69 the pair. AN INTERESTING SUIT. The law-suit of Martha A. Case and William Case against the D. L. & W. R. R. Co. has occupied the at tention of the court thus far this week. Mrs. Case alleges that she was allow ed to get off the cars at Berwick be low the station, the brakeman not : having announced the station. She claims that the conductor stopped the ' tram and let her off some distance be low the platform, and that in getting back to the station she fell down and was seriously injured, and has suffered ever since. This happened in August, 1894. She was on her way from her home in Michigan to visit friends in this county. Her ticket was to Blooms burg but she told the conductor she | wanted to stop at Berwick. He took 1 her ticket and check and said he would arrange it, and she says she did'nt see him again. She says that she did'nt know when they reached Berwick, as it was not announced, and they had left the station before she learned that it was Berwick. Then calling the conductor, he stopped the train and let her off as before stated. In December, 1894, she brought suit for injuries to herself, and her husband sued for loss of her services. The defense alleges that the station was announced; that she was asleep or for some reason did not get off at the proper place; that the train was stopped with the last car lapping the station platform, and Mrs. Case was helped by a brakeman, and escorted to the platform, and then the train, went on. Because of sea-sickness, or a thick veil over her face, she fell off the edge of the platform and was bruised. The defense also allege that Mrs. Case's present condition is not owing to injuries "resulting from the fall, but, because of womb disease that has not been properly treated. The jury were taken up to Berwick on Monday afternoon to view the ground, and again on Wednesday evening to see it at night, accompanied by Judge Ikeler and the counsel in the case. Mrs. Case is represented by C. G., Advance Spring Styles ®in Colored Shirts. Men and Boys' 2 collar and S cuffs, 50c. § Nothing to equal them in the city. No such an opportunity to buy Overcoats, Ulsters, Suits or Hoys' Reefers will present itself for months, yes, even years to come. You know all about the advance in prices of cloths and trimmings and tailoring, we don't want to carry a single winter garment over if we can help it. STORM ULSTERS, all down to lowest point. $8 kind 5.50 ; $9 kind 6.75; $lO kind 7.75. OVERCOATS. One lot of over coats; gray and black cheviots at 2.98, all sizes to clean up, $5 kind. BOYS' REEFERS, $6 kind now $3 98; $5 kind now 3.48; $4 kind now 2.98; $2.50 kind now 1.98. MEN'S SUITS All the winter weights being sold without one penny of profit. Cheviots, cassimeres, home spuns, worsteds, etc , 5.00, 6.50, 7.50, 9.00 and SIO.OO. Some few novelties are left (ages 3 to 9), about half their regular price will buy them. < Barkley and H. M. Hinckley, F.sqs. and the D. L. & W. R. R. Co. by Geo. E. Elwell, Everett Warren, of* Scranton, and Fred Ikeler, Esqs. The case will probably close tomorrow. J. BOYD McKEIVY. Relatives in town received a tele gram yesterday morn 1 at; from Chicago informing them of the s, d intel'igcnce of the death of J. Boy,' ' which occurred at the h, me of mother in that city, at thr, • o'clock Wednesday morning. He wav uxteen years of age, a son of H„W. Mr. elvy, and a grandson of Dr. J. B. McK dvy, of this town. He was very delicate and nad been in poor health for a number of years. He lived here una'| a few months ago, when his fathtq | sent him] to a schaol in Kentucky,' thinking the change might improve his health. He grew worse, however, and was taken to Chicago where he died. Drink, and the gang drinks with you ; swear off and you go it alone, for the barroom bum who drinks your rum has a quenchless thirst of his own. Feast and your friends are many; fast and they cut you dead; they'll not get mad if you treat them bad. so long as their stomachs are fed. Steal, if you get a million, for then you can furnish bail; it's the great big thief who gets out on leave, while the little one gets to jail. Advertise, and the dollars come to you; quit and they fail to come in, for what care the men who have money to spend, for the men who don't care to see him. The first of a series of Progressive Euchre parties was held by members of the Bloomsburg Wheelmen at >heir club house Tuesday night The first prize, a fine dress suit case was won by G. A. Clark, and the second prize, a walking stick was captured by Harry Achenbach, while the "booby" was awarded to Morris Broadt. Bishop Talbot will administer the rite of confirmation in St. Paul's Church next Tuesday evening. NO. 7
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