VOI,. 33 NOW A TIE. Judge Ikeler has the Conferees of Montour County, and E. E. Little those of Columbia. WHAT NEXT? The Democrats of Columbia county at the primary election held last Satur day, gave Robert R. Little 2537 votes, and Judge Ikeler 1565 votes, giving Mr. Little a majority of 972. This was officially declared by the conven tion held on Tuesday, and Mr. Little will have the naming of his conferrees. Judge Ikeler having carried Montour county, it is interesting to know what is going to happen next. The con ferrees ot the two counties will meet, and there will be a deadlock. So bitter has been the contest between the two candidates that no compro mise can be expected, and neither of them will be nominated by the con ference. There are several ways that the matter may terminate. The conference may split and each county name a candidate, thus putting both Ikeler and Little in the field. In this event the Republicans would make a nomination, and there are strong possibilities that the Republi can candidate, if a judicious selection is made, would be elected. If by chance, and no one knows what may happen in politics, either Ikeler or Little should be nominated by the conference, the defeated party and his friends would scarcely be expected to support the nominee, and would probably turn their strength over to the Republican candidate and elect the latter, so that in either event the Republicans might elect their man, thus again giving them the benefit of Democratic factional fights. There is a solution to this problem that would be very satisfactory to the people of this district. As it stands now neither Ikeler nor Little can get the nomination, and they have no right to endanger the chances for the election of a Democratic Judge. They can prevent disaster to the party by both withdrawing from the contest, and permitting the conference to nominate a candidate from outside the district. Judge Bucher of Union county, Judge Sittser of Wyoming, C. Larue Munson of Williamsport, and many others might be named who would make an able, impartial and learned Judge. A non-resident lawyer could go upon the bench and try every case that comes up before him. He would not have to be call ing in other Judges frequently. A stranger would have no environments from which he could not break loose; he would have no political friends to reward, and no enemies to punish; he could administer even handed justice to all alike without fear or favor. This would be a return to the condition of things that existed in this district for forty years, during which time no word of suspicion or criticism was ever uttered against any Judge of this district. It would take the Judgeship out of politics, and put the bench beyond the reach and in fluence of either relatives or politi cians or factionisls. It would meet with the hearty approval of a large majority of the members of the bar, and we believe that the vote at the election next fall would show that it meets with the approval of a large majority of the people. Election Officers- The following election officers were elected in the different dis tricts in Bloomsburg on Saturday as follows: FIRST DISTRICT. Judge—W. W. Barrett, Jr. Inspectors--Geo. Knorr, C. M. Terwilliger. Committeeman—C. B. Chrisman. SECOND DISTRICT. Judge—John Welliver. Inspectors—W. W. Barrett, Sam uel Pugli. Committeeman—Frank Baum. THIRD DISTRICT. Judge—W. B. Allen. Inspectors—W. A. Everet, Clem . R. Weiss. Committeeman—R. Rush Zarr. FOURTH DISTRICT. Judge—l. W. Ohl. Inspectors—Thos. L. Jones, Well Kashner. Committeeman—John Kelly. The band boys will hold a festival in the tabernacle on Market Street Friday and Saturday evenings of this week. Music will be furnish ed by Riffo's orchestra. They are deserving of your patronage. Cljr Citlttrobwit. JUSTICE IS BUND. And She May Be Thankful For It, Other wise She Would Have Seeu Things to Bring the Blnsh of Shame to Her Oheek- BEER AND POLITICS. If there had been a statue of the Goddess of Justice any whereabout the Court House on Friday night, she would have shed tears from her blind eyes, and hung her head in shame, could she have known what was going on in Bloomsburg to influence votes in favor of the men who were seeking the nomination for the high and honorable office of President Judge of the 26th Judicial district. Stand ing on the tower of the Temple of Justice she could have torn the band age from her eyes, and looking to the east she would have seen beer going out, not by the bottle, nor by the dozen bottles, nor by the box, but by the hundreds of boxes, to be distribut ed broad cast among men and boys for the purpose of influencing such of them as were voters to vote for a certain candidate for Judge at the primary election on Saturday. After becoming disgusted with this disgrace ful sight, she would have turned her back upon it, and looked in the other direction, only to be confronted with the same spectacle in the interest of the other candidate. The Goddess of Justice would have seen these things because they were happening. Never before in the his tory of the corrupt politics of this county has there been such quantities of beer used to debauch the voters. Its distribution began early on Friday evening, and before ten o'clock boys not of age were staggering along the streets, and shouting for the candidate whose beer had filled their tanks. All along Main Street groups of respec table citizens stood discussing the proceedings, and freely expressing their disgust. There was apparently no effort at concealment. Boxes of beer were openly carried from the bottling establishments to the back streets and alleys, where they were at once attacked by the crowds waiting for them. Vehicles from the country drove in and carried many more boxes away with them. The suckers and heelers were all out in force and it was a great night for them. One man was overheard to say that he had already succeeded In getting two boxes of beer in his cellar, and he had an order in his pocket from the other side for another box. Oh, shame, shame, shame ! How long will the people of Columbia County continue to submit, to such thirtgs ? How long will they permit men who resort to such disgraceful methods, to influence and control the politics of this county ? There is a time when patience ceases to be a virtue, and from the general expression of the people it would appear that that time is not far distant. For forty years this county had Judges whose names were known all over the state, and whose reputation for ability, honor and inte grity added lustre to the bench. Ten years ago beer and boodle for the first time in the history of this judicial district became factors in the contest for a successor to Judge Elwell, but what was done then pales into insig nificance m comparison with the per formances of last week. There is too much at stake to permit such methods to go unrebuked, and the journalist who fails to notice what is known by everybody simply because it may re flect upon his party, is recreant to his duty. For some years the Democratic majorities in this county have been falling off, and boodle politics is more responsible for it than any other one thing. In the name of Democracy, in the name of honesty, in the name of common decency, let a halt be called. The constitutionally lazy man, says an exchange, suffers most this hot weather. He cannot find any temperature just right, so he frets, sweats and swears more while hunting shade and fighting flies than do the rest of us toilers, who neither fret, sweat, nor swear, more than is consistent with existing sur roundings. There are acres of comfort and gallons of satisfaction in being able to accept, with a pretty good grace, those unpleasant things we cannot get away from. Elmer A. Mears, an employee of the Phila & Reading Railroad at Rupert, and Miss Edith Fisher will be married at the home of the bride's parents at Rupert Wednesday June 29th. BLOOMSBURG, PA., THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 1898. TOwN 00UN0IL- The Council held its monthly meet ing in the Town Hall Thursday even ing. The President and five mem bers were present. After the minutes of the last meet ing were read and approved, the regu lar business was taken up. Crossings were ordered to be put down at the following places : one at corner of Fourth and Market; one on Catharine street; one on Third Street near Reformed Church ; one at cor ner of Jefferson and Fifth, and one at corner of Railroad and Fifth. The Commissioner was also directed to re pair the crossings that needed atten tion. William Robbins asked for sewer on Jefferson and Sixth Streets. Re ferred to proper committee. Building permit was granted to H. V. White & Co., for an addition to their mill. They also asked that a sewer be put in on Iron street so that they could connect with it. Referred to Street committee. Geo. E. El well called attention to the condition of the embankment of the road at the foot of Catharine street. The Street Committee is given power to act in the matter. The Secretary will notify G. Smith and the Jones Estate, to put down pavements along their properties on West Second and East Third Streets, within twenty days or the same will be done by the town, with the usual penalty. On motion of Blue, the nine mill tax rate was adopted. The following building permits were granted : To Eli as Utt, for a new house on Third Street; to Moyer Bros., for an addition to their store on Center Street, and to B. W. Drake, Agt. for a house on Locust Street. A proposition to put in an electric fire alarm system in the town, not to cost more than S7OO was made by H. P. Chamberltn. Referred to Fire Committee. A petition was presented asking that the grade be given for pavements, etc., on First street. The work will be done if the property owners will release the town from damages. The Rescue Hose Co. presented a petition, asking Council to build them a suitable house for their hose car riage, etc. Referred to Fire and Water Committee. Orders were issued for the follow ing bills: Creasy & Wells, lumber $ 10 82 Oas Co , for light 11 as W. C. Shaw, painting fountain 0 00 G. E. Elwell, publishing statement 25 00 sundry persons, hauling along river road 70 41 I). L. & W. K. K. Co., freight 85 73 C. W. Miller, sewer pipe 12 S3 Klectrle Light Co., street lights 492 30 l'eaeock & Co., hardware 10 if, W. H Eyer, bal. of salary for '97 Ift 40 J. C. Brown, order blank 12 oo I. Hageubueh, health onicer 12 50 Steam Co., for heat 11 2ft C. B llugenbuch, cobble stone 18 35 C. M. Hess, police service 1 2ft Geo. Yost " •• 1 25 Geo. Crist " " Igo F. Drake, " 2 so W. Knorr, '• " 40 oo Chief of Police Wesley Knorr made his report as to the number of arrests made and tramps lodged in jail during the month, also the num ber of arc lights not burning. Some few other matters of minor import ance were attended to, after which adjournment was made 'till Monday evening. The Hess family held their Tenth Annual Reunion at the Grove of that name, at Rupert, Thursday of last week. The attendance was not quite up to that of former years. It was one of the most enjoyable meetings the family ever held, and it is very much regretted that so many were unable to be present. The time was spent in pitching quoit and talking over the war and political situations. A very interesting program, consist ing of music, short addresses etc. was rendered. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year : President, Geo. W. Hess, Orange ville; Vice president, C. M. Hess, Bloomsburg : Secretary, R. H. Hess, Bloomsburg ; assistant secretary, Mrs. D. B. Jones, Danville; treasurer, A. J. Learn, Rupert. The next reunion will be held at the same place. The Bloomsburg Driving Asso ciation is making extensive prepa rations for the grand celebration, on the 4th and sth of July. There will be a big street parade at 10 a. m., bicycle races at x p. m., and trotting and pacing races at 2 p. m. Also a fine display of fire works in the evening. Several bands will be in attendance. Excursion rates on railroads. An artificial stone pavement is being laid in front of W. H. Henrie, J. S. Blue and Dr. F. W. Redeker properties on East Street. GIDDINGS. GIDDINCSS. A Positive Closing Ont of this entire stock without reserve, and at ABSOLUTE COST. Summer Suits for men, boys or children At about what it costs to make. No trash, no poorly made sweatshop goods. The very best made. Suit 3 at $3.75, worth from sto $6. Suits for 5 00, " " 7to 8. Suits for 6.00, " " Bto 9. Suits for 7.00, " " 10 to 12. Stiff and soft Hats, 3.00 kind, $2.00. 2.50 kind, $1.75. 2.00 kind, $1.50, and so on down. Summer shirts, Fine French Madras and Cheviots, a big line of SI.OO grades at 50c. Straw Hats, Big lot of men's $1 hats, large sizes 50c. Men's and boys' crash hats, 19c. Fine SI.OO laundried shirts, colored bosom, white bodies, 50c. Men and Boys' all wool sweaters, 59c. SHOE PRICES That you'll not match again for such sterling qualities. Hundreds of pairs ladies' shoes for 98c., worth from 2 to $4. " men's " at $1.98, worth 3.50 to $5 " " women's finest shoes, 1.20 to $2, worth 3 to $4 (broken sizes). Hundreds of buyers are coming in from every section of the county. Tell it around, come yourself. This sale is absolute, and every article in both stores will be closed out completely. GIDDING & GO. The White Front. The White Front. Nearly opposite Court House. Don't get confused with any other store in this neighborhood. OELEBEATION ANI) RACES- The celebration and races to be given July 4th and sth under au spices of the Col. Co. Driving Club promise to be a grand success. Many of the best horses in the state are coming. Special excursion tickets will be sold on the D. L- & W., B. &S. and Central P. & W. Railroads. The program is as follows : MONDAY JULY 4TH. Grand Street Parade at 10 A. M. Two handsome prizes will be given, one for the largest body in parade and 0119 for the lodge mak ing the finest appearance. RACES, I p. M. Purse 2.29 Class Trot or Pace $ 200.00 1-5° 150.00 Free for All " " " 300.00 TUESDAY JULY STH. 2-40 Class Trot and Pace $150.00 2-24 " " " " 200.00 BICYCLE RACES. Novice Prizes Value $28.00 Mile open Diamonds, " 65.00 3 Mile Handicap " " 70.00 The diamonds and prizes gi%'en to the winners in the races July 4th and sth are on exhibition in the show window of J. E- Roys the Jeweler who furnishes them. The Medical and Surgical Report er gives the following sensible ad vice : "Think deliberately of the house you live in—your body. Make up your mind firmly not to abuse it. Eat nothing that will hurt it. Wear nothing that distorts or pains it. Do not overload it with victuals or drink or work. Give yourself regular and abundant sleep. Keep your body warmly clad. Do not take cold; guard against. If you feel the first symp toms, give yourself heroic treat ment. Get-into a fine glow of heat by exercise. This is the only body you will have in this world. Study deeply and diligently the structure of it, the laws that govern it, the pains and penalty that will surely follow a violation of every law of life and health." Lloyd E. Smith is making im provements on his property on East Eifth street. Ho, for Glen Oooko- If you want a day's outing, take your wife, or your sweetheart, or someone else's sweetheart, and go with the P. O. S. of A. picnic and excursion to Glen Onoko, on July 23d. Glen Onoko is situated about two miles from Mauch Chunk. Cars run between the two places every few minutes. It is a piece of nature's handiwork. There are magnificent pleasure grounds, where every accommodation is at hand to make picnickers comfortable. It is a beautiful place, a succession of beautiful falls, cataracts and cas cades, meet the eye at almost every step, natural bridges, over rushing, roaring torrents, which seeth and boil under the feet of the awe stricken pleasure seekers, huge fis sures of lofty rocks, giving proof of old time convulsions of nature, and overhanging cliffs, portends danger, and makes the journey all the more awe-inspiring and glori ously grand. Remember the date, July 23d. Cigarette smokers are surprised to learn how quickly the regular army ex amining surgeons discover their weak ness. In most instances they detect it by the mere appearance of the re cruit, and we see a statement that more than 50 per cent, of those re jected as unfit for .military duty are victims of the cigarette habit, and yet not one smoker in fifty will admit that he ever experienced any evil effects from the habit. General Fitzhugh Lee certainly has a staff of high pedigree, among his subordinates is a grandson of Gen. Grint, a son of President Harrison, j a son of Vice President Hobart, and I a grandson of Robert E. Lee. Of course none ot them have had army experience in the military line, but if they are worthy ot the blood in them they will bring no discredit upon the army. A recruiting officer from the Ninth Regiment, it is said, will visit Blooms burg in a few days, and many of the young volunteers, who belong to the recently organized company are on the tiptoe of expectancy, as they be lieve they will at last be given a chance to get a taste of soldier lite. NO. 24 The new Democratic rules appear to have given general satisfaction. They do away with the wire pulling, delegate buying practice, that char acterized former conventions. The entire town of Mt. Carmel has appealed from the assessment this year and a Taxpayers' Protective As sociation has been formed to look into the county affairs. Henry Schwin has greatly re modeled his East Seventh street property, by repainting and making other improvements. He now has one of the coziest homes in that part of the town. Miss Martha, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Runyon was married at her home on Fourth street, on Wed nesday, June Bth, to Dr. Albert J. Bittner, of Allentown. They will reside at 1036 Hamilton street, Allen town. The Band concert attracted a large crowd, at the corner of Main and West streets, Tuesday evening. Instructor Eucey is rapidly getting the Band under control. The mu sic, 011 this occasion, was the finest we have ever heard them play. Can any one tell what gets the matter with the electric light, every evening the band has a concert. It seems strange, but it invariably happens that every time the band starts to play the lights go out, and they are compelled to use the torches to complete the program. The chairman of the convention on Tuesday had great difficulty in getting persons to act as recretaries. He named six or seven, but they all declined, whereupon some one in the audience shouted "get one from Montour County." The re mark caused considerable laughter. We have on hand yet a dozen or more standard makes of Bicycles in both ladies and gents and if you are thinking of buying one you will make 110 mistake in paying us a visit before you buy. We have one youths wheel that can lie bought for cost for cash. J. H. MERCER,
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