ft VOL. 3G. BLOOMSBURG, PA. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1901. NO. 3S ANOTHER ARREST- For Conspiracy lo Secure the Reward, Horace Eveland wat Arrested at Hazleton Saturday. 1 The week past has not been with out the usual quota of excitement. It came this time in the shape of the arrest of Horace Eveland, the man who preferred the charge of murder against Jacob Evans, and who since the death of her husband, up to a short time ago, has been a boarder at Mrs. Mc Henry's house in Nescopeck. The charge against Eveland is one of criminal conspiracy to secure the re ward of $800, offered by the County for the arrest and conviction of the man who murdered Thomas McHcnry at his home in Rohrsburg Sunday morning, February 3rd last, and was the result of a second confession from the lips of Mrs. McHenry in which she admits that the story recited and sworn to by her at the preliminary and habeas corpus hearings of Evans, in which she charged him with the murder of her husband is absolutely false. Eveland was arrested at Hazleton Saturday by Constable John Crawford of Mt. Tleasant township, and brought to Bloomsburg on the alternoou train. Shortly after their arrival here the prisoner was given a hearing before Justice of the Peace Guy Jacoby. The evidence against him, a confession Irom Mrs. McHenry, was produced. It was made at her home in Ncsco peck to C. C. Yctter Esq., and her brother Wil'iam Gilbert, of Forks. In it she said that thn former evidence given and sworn to by her, incriminat ing Evans were false, that the whole story was concocted and put into her mouth by Eveland, and that he pre vailed upon her to give the testimony. Eveland's counsel objected to the con fession being offered as evidence, and objection was sustained by the Justice and the prisoner was allowed to go. A second warrant Jwas immediately issued and Eveland was rearrested, and Tuesday morning set as the time for another hearing. He was then taken to jail. The hearing Tuesday , morning was to have been held at the office of Justice of the Peace R. H. Ringler on Centre street. The room was entirely inadequate to hear the case properly or to accommodate the people who sought admittance, and the Court House was used. There was quite a delay in getting started owing to the inability of Hon. H. M. Hinckley, Evans1 attorney, to get here until the eleven o'clock train arrived from Danville. It was a few minutes after eleven o'clock when Mrs. McHenry, the only witness called, took the stand. The audience nearly filled the large court 100m, but their presence had no effect on the witness whatever. Instantly upon the calling of her name she walk ed to the witness box. and putting on an indomitable front, sat down in full view of the assemblage, and answered every question put, with a promptness that was surprising. The examination was taken up by District Attorney Harman. She said that she had moved to Nescopeck the latter part of March, and has since been conducting a boarding house at that place. Shortly after her arrival at escopeck Eveland came to her house to board. This was the beginn ing of the formation of the conspiracy to have Jacob Evans arrested. Eve land had told her that the majority of people believed that she kuew who killed her husband, and he impressed upon her that to place the blame up on Evans, would be the best course for her to pursue. Eveland was to be benefited, that is he would receive the reward, in the event of Evans con virtmn. and she was to have the re fusal of his hand in marriage. In an wer to Mr. Harman s final question the witness said that all her testimony riven at the previous hearings and be lore the Grand Jury against Jacob Evans was untrue. "It is false." 'Evans never met me on the back porch of my house." "Its all a lie." These are samples of the vigorous denials voiced by Mrs. McHenry in retraction of her first Story. With supreme nerve she denied everything Hei set answers to all queries that were in anv wav incriminating to Evans were: "No it is not so" and "Evans never said it." In the cross examination which was conducted by Fred Ikeler Esq., the witness adhered strictly to her story. Some of her answers created quite a little merriment, especially those in relation to her probable marriage to Eveland. She reafhrmed that the con fession was made to C. C. Yetter Esq. and her brother William Gilbert, vol untary of her own free will, without 'Deposit Small Small sums saved and deposited in bank, from time to time, will prow, nnd grow until they become large sums of money. The sturdy oak has its beginning with the implanted acorn. The Tree of fortune takes root with the care of savings. Cultivate the hnbit of savlnq. WE CARE FOR SMALL AS WELL AS LARGE DEPOSITS. THE IR iiiAjjiiiijxjui &s x - 1 v ' A. Z. SCHOCH, President. any inducement held out to her in the way of compensation, or reward. The confession was made because she wanted to correct the great wrong she had committed. The false testimony had worried her to such an extent that she decided to make a clean breast of it and tell the truth. To the best of her knowledge she had never met Mr. Yetter before. When asked if she was addicted to the use of opium, she answered no. Mr. Ikeler concluded by informing the woman that she was a "prize winner, the remark occasioned a hearty laugh in which she and her co adjutor took part. The evidence considered, Justice Ringler felt justified in holding the prisoner for court, and fixed the bail at $tooo. Although it was stated by the prisoner on Saturday that his num erous friends were clamoring for an opportunity to go on his bond, the call for bail on Tuesday was unanswered, and consequently he was remanded to the custody ot the Sheriff. District ttorncy Harman then moved that a warrant be issued for the arrast of Mrs. McHenry on the charge of perjury committed at the hubuas corpus hear-ing of Jacob Evans, held on July 20th last. Mrs. McHenry was immediately placed under arrest by Constable Miles Betz and taken before Justice Ring ler who said he would hold her in the sum of $iooo for a further hearing. Not having her counsel, James Scarlet of Danville, present, Mrs. McHenry asked that the hearing be continued. This was done by Justice Ringler,who fixed the time of the hearing for Thursday morning at ten o'clock, Dr. J. J. Myers, of Nescopeck, was ac eppted as surety. Immediately following Saturday's attempt to convict Eveland, Mr. Hinckley council for Evans; who is in jail charged with the murder, made an attempt to have his client released on bail. Judge Little refused the request. District Attorney Harman was as sisted in the prosecution of the case by Hon. H. M. Hinckley of Danville, C. C. Yetter and Harry Stees, Esq's. The prisoners interests were looked after by Fred Ikeler, Frank Ikeler and Win. Chrisman, Esq's. Further and more sensational dis closures are looked for because it is believed by many that the confession conjains more than was brought out at the hearing. Mr. Ikeler asked that the confession be produced, but for some reason the prosecution held it back. Isn't This About True ? If a man should stay out doors all night and spend half of it in howling and shouting, he would soon be arrest ed and shoved into the cooler for making a nusiance of himself, and for creating a disturbance, and very right ly too. But if a man should not be al'owed to do this why should some measly, old cur of a dog be allowed to bark and howl halt the night to the annoyance of the sick and the disgust of the well? The man who keeps a dog of this kind should shut him up during the night, or else kill him the latter would be best. Who Are They ? Saturday morning, says the Mt. Carmel Item, Market Clerk William Ewing discovered three Columbia County farmers in the act of huck stering their farm produce about to wn. They were arrested and will be given a hearing next Tuesday before 'Squire Reed. This will bring out the law in the question and decide if our ordi nance will hold or not. We have been unable to learn the names of the hucksteis. Their iden tity is unknown here. Savings w J 11 n 1 II IB t. , tiviiy 11x11 Rja WM. H. HIDLAY, Cashier. Paper Mill Sale Declared Off. The sale of the plant of the Cata wissa Fibre Company, limited, has fallen through, for the reason that the person who bid it in, B. F. Reist, alias W. A. Stuart, had not the financial backing to carry the bid through. He came here under an assumed name and with the assistance of some Cata wissians deceived the people who were the largest financially interested in the concern. The First National Bank of this place will now fotce matters and will buy the plant to save themselves. This will leave those whose chims are behind the bank's in the hole, unless they get together and buy up the plant. If the bank buys the plant they will see that it is operated, or will find a purchaser for it. It is unfortunate that this deception was practiced, as it has injured the sale of the plant, so far as any benefit to other than preferred claims is con cerned. Catawissa News Item. Brief Life flis Portion. A peculiarly sad death was that of Clark Walter, a highly esteemed young man of Catawissa, which oc curred at the home of his mother, Mrs. David Walter, in that town, early Saturday morning. Cases of the disease with which he was afflicted are rare, and recovery next to impos sible. Hemorrhages of the stomach was the complaint. He was first taken sick on Wednesday preceding his death, but the family entertained no thoughts of a fatal termination. He continued to grow worse, however, and on Saturday morning earth's doors closed upon him forever. He was a son of the late Daniel Walter, and for some time past had been head clerk in the New York Cash Store. He was about 25 years ot age. His mother, three sisters and one brother, survive. The deceased was a member of the order of Knights of the Golden Eagle. Numidia Sunday School. The primary department of the Numidia Reformed Sunday School, under the Superintendency of Mrs. A. P. Frantz, drove to Bloomsburg last Saturday morning, on a pleasure trip. There were five two horse wagon loads, numbering seventy two children. They visited the county jail, Sheriff Knorr and lamily being members of the Numidia Reformed church, and in the afternoon they took a trolley ride to Lime Ridge. Rev. and Mrs. A. P. Frantz had charge of the party. The weather was- fine and the trip was a very pleasant outing tor the little folks. Acoident at Oentralia- William Fetterman, one of Cen tralia's foremost citizen's while horse back riding Thursday evening was thrown, by his horse stumbling. His foot caught in the stirrup dragging Fetterman for quite a distance, bruis ing him about the face, head and body so that he lost consciousnesa which he did not regain for over seven hours. The doctors had little hope for his re covery. His condition took a turn for the better however on Friday, and he is now on a fail way to recovery. Union Memorial Service. A union service to the memory of President McKin'ey will be held m tne M. E. Church this afternoon at half past two. Ent Post G. A. R. will attend in a body. At two o'clock all church bells will be tolled fifty-nine strokes, representing the age of the deceased. (tannine tom:itoos and boiling catsup is eugaging the attention of nousewives at present. PROGRAM- Sixth Annual Reunion Columbia County Vet eran Association at Bloomsburg, Pa., Saturday, Sept., 2 1st. 1901. All soldiers coming will be met by the Reception Committee and con ducted to headquarters at G. A. R. Hall, where they will be enrolled and receive badges. MORNISO. Business meeting at the Opera House at ten o'clock. Opened by prayer by Rev. McLinn. Reading of minutes ot last meeting. Address of welcome by Mayor Frank Ikeler. Response by Dr. M. G. Hughes of Shickshinny, Pa. Treasurer's report. Choosing place of next meeting. Election of officers. Adjourn for dinner. AFTERNOON. The organization will form on Main street in front of G. A. R. Hall at 1 o'clock sharp. The column will be led by the Bloomsburg Cornet Band. The line of march will be down Main street to West street, down West to Third, up Third to Market, up Market to Main, up Main to East street and counter march to Centre street, down Centre strtet to Opera House. Meeting called at the Opera House immediately after the parade. Music by the Band. Prayer by Rev. Smith. Singing by Quartette. Address by Thos. G. Sample, Past Department Commander of Pennsyl vania G. A. R. Music by Band. Short addresses by Rev. Whitney, Rev. Smith and others. Music by Band. People are requested to decorate their houses and places of business especially along the line of march. W. O. Holmes, President. L. M. Crevei.ino, Vice Prei. C P. Sloan, Secretary. B. F. Hicks, Treasurer. U. C O. Oblosser of Rohrsburg was last week granted a patent on a clamp for bed rails. BELT buckx; In order to reduce stock of BELT PINS AND . EELT BUCKLES WE HAVE CUT THE PRICE In salf. Thc'earlier you come the better the se lection. J. LEE HARTIN. J. G WELLS, Successor to S. F. Peacock & Co., Market Square. A HUNT. Every sportsman enjoys a good day' hunt ing after (jame. Sometimes there is plenty of game seen, hut a poor gun looses the cov eted prize. Now you want a good cun, You don't like to my out a big lot of money for it, do you ? We know you don't. We offer a large assortment of good, reliable guns at less than prevailing prices. We in vite you to see this display of reliable guns. We mention two specials : No. I. A single barrel gun, clean bored barrel, nicely finished with self-ejecting cartnde attachment, at $ 4.8s. . No. 2. Double barrel gun, clean bored, highly finished, warranted to bring down game, 19.07 each. Also, a large line at all prices. COATS, LEGGINGS, CARTRIDGES, Blank and Loaded Shells. General Hardware, WE FIT 1 ALL FORMS. Mr. Stout Man AND Hr. Slim This way, Gentlemen, here's your Fall Cloth ing. Many stout men, slim men, and men who require different clothes from the average man give up "ready-made" clothing in de spair. AVe luing them hope. "Vc promise to lit every one directly from our clothing tables with perhaps a little alteration in some par ticularly severe cases. "We'll surprise you with the clothes ; possibly more with the prices for, bein abnormal in shape, you've had to pay a penalty to your tailor, so to speak. We do away Avith that and charge you no more than we do the ordinary man. Never mind how peculiar your shape may be, bring it in here and we may surprise you, as well as by saving you quite a sum of money. Come, sec at any rate. 0 The Clothier. $3 Come in and see us, we'll treat you right. The Leader Department 5tore. CARPETS. THE NEWEST AND BEST. Our selection this season enables us to easllv maintain mir reputation for carrying the largest and most select line of Car- J. il A pets xu me county. From our 25c. at $1.50, every grade is the best that can be bought for the money. FURNITURE. The finest pick from the New York and Grand Rapids Exhibitions. Don't buy without consulting us. DRY GOODS. Our new goods are unpacked and all who have seen them say they are the finest in Bloomsburg. This is not exaggeration. Remember, we do not buy in case lota in order to make our profits a half cent a yard more. Every piece of our dress goods was personally selected, and with the view of giving the prettiest patterns and the best quality for the least money. Here are a few of our good things : BLACK HENRIETTAS. $1.00 to $1.50. BLACK PRUNELLA, $1.90. BLACK MELROSE, $1.25 to $1.75. BLACK SERGES, 50c, 75c, $1.00. CHEVIOTS, 50, 75, 90c. We have all the popular weaves, in all the season's favor ite colors. FRENCH FLANNELS, a new line, 50c. per yard. The Leader Store Co., Ltd., Fourth and Market Sts., BLOOMSBURG, - - - PENN'A. flan Carpet, uo to those
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