! THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURQ, PA. 8 f l THE COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURG, PA. J. S. Williams & Soa, BLOOMSBURG PA. Public Sale Criers and General Auctioneers. nr Fifteen year experience, satisfaction aaninl wd. Bout return of any sale oners In Mb section of the Btate. Write for terms and Aates. We never disappoint our patrons. "Shore Aores" Well Presented. The middle class ot the Normal School presented James A. Hemes' Shore Acres" to a capacity audience in the spacious Auditorium Saturday evening. " Shore Acres ' is a strong dramma of the comedy order, but is well adapted lor amateur production. Nathaniel Berry by Clarence Ruloff, Martin Berry, by Frank A. Humph rey's and Helen Berry by Miss Mollie Moran, three characters of almost equal importance were well portrayed the work of Miss Moran being especially fine. Her part contained tome affecting passages, and she spoke them all very well. In making special mention of the above three we do not mean to criticise the work of any of the others. All performed with an ease and grace that showed careful training and the climax was reached in excellent style. The scenic em bellishments, too, were very good, and all was of domestic production. Three scenes were used, landscape, or drop in the first act, giving a view of "Shore Acres" near Bar Harbor, Me., and the interior and exterior view of the Berry Light House in the third act. The last mentioned scene showed the light house, illuminated, and a ship making its way through the blue waters cf the sea. As the miniature vessel moved slowly across the stage it was loudly applauded. The scenery was made by Prof. J. H. Dennis, assisted by his brother John A. Dennis, and painted by G. W. Rembold, a student at the school. The orchestra under the leadership of Prof. Charles D. Breon. rendeted sev eral beautiful selections throughout the evening. Married Yesterday- In the parlor of the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. William Kash ner, on East street, yesterday Miss Carolyn Kashner became the wife of John F. Adams. Artistic decorations, numerous guests, and the beautiful Lutheran service combined to make the wed ding a very pretty one. Miss Clora Kunkle was maid of honor, George Alleman, best man and Pearl, Grace, Marie and Ruth Kashner, all nieces of the bride, flower girls. Rev. M. E. McLinn of the Lutheran church performed the ceremony. The bride was remembered with many beautiful and costly gifts. A wedding breakfast was served and felicitations extended after which Mr. and Mrs. Adams departed for Phillipsburg where he is employed as a drug clerk. We print in this issue a letter from W. C. Johnstou Esq. in reply to the letter of R. R. Zarr Esq. published in last week's issue. The Columbian takes no part in this controversy and expresses no opin ion as to the merits of the case. It seems to us that the way to settle the question is by prosecuting the election boards charged with com mitting the frauds. This would show either that the returns were correct, and therefore Mr. Zarr was entitled to have the benefit of all the votes cast for him according to the returns; or else it would show . that the returns were fraudulent and that the convention did right in throwing out the votes of those districts only in so far as they could be shown to be fraudulent. If the evidence submitted to the committee was sufficient to warrant the convention in throwing out those . districts, it ought to be sufficient to convict the election boards in a court of justice. Our interest is that of every other Democrat, and we want to have these annual ' charges of corruption that are regu larly made against the lower end, refuted if they be false; and if they are true, the offender should receive such punishment as will deter oth ers from the same crime iu the fu ture. . A unique wedding and one of considerable bocial import, was solemuized in Millville at noon on Tuesday, when Dr. John W. Biddle and Miss Edna Eves, both of Mill ville, joined hands for life. The ceremony took place on the porch at the home of the bride's parents Mr. and Mrs. Chandlee Eves. The guests witnessed the service from seats on the lawn. The ceremony employed was that which is recog nized and in vogue by the Society of Friends, and in the performance of which no minister is required. Both the bride and groom are potent factors in Millville's social circles, and they begin life with the well wishes of their legion ol riends. CORONATION OFF King Edward Undergoes an Operation. ALL LONDON IN DISMAY Distinguished Patient Rallies and May Recover. WEEK'S FESTIVITIES ABANDONED The General Opinion la That Shonld Ih Klnu's Cane I'nmrenn Fnvorn foly the Dnte of the Coronation Will Be At Least Three Months Hence tirnre Fears That It Will Kever Oecnr. LONDON, Juno 25. With dramatic mirtdonncps the klnjr. lins boon Btrlckcn down upon the event of his coronation. He lies in a critical Btute nt Bucking ham nn In cp. IndoRorllmhlo constrrnntlon prevails throughout the country, and this con- KING EDWARD. Btcrnntion Ih reflected in the cable grams received from all the centers of the universe. King Edward Is in a room facing the beautiful gardens of Buckingham pal ace and far from the street .and the crowd. If present progress is main tained, he will probably tide over the effects of hi severe operation, which has successfully removed the local trouble, but should any complication occur, such as septic peritonitis' or blood poisoning, It, Is feared bis majes ty's present physical and nervous con dition would prove unequal to the strain involved. There is consequently Intense anxiety as to the outcome. The king's doctors believe that his majesty would have been deud before now except for the operation. Ills con dition became so alarming Monday night that at one time it was feared death might ensue before the surgeon's knife could afford him relief. Intense swelling of the extremities,- accompa nied by alarming symptoms of mortifi cation, constituted the emergency which demanded au immediate opera tion. To the last the king tried to avoid this, and he was willing to be carried to the abbey for the coronation ceremony in order that it should occur as arranged. The influence of Queen Alexandra was enlisted, however, and at an early hour yesterday morning the royal patient was prepared for the operation which, even in the skillful hands of England's best surgeons, was fraught with grave danger. Shortly before 2 o'clock yeRterdny afternoon his majesty was moved from his couch to the operating table, and the nnresthetlc was administered. Sir Frederick Treves made the incision near the patient's groin and carried it upward, with an outward slant, for nearly four inches. The obstruction was removed, and a tubing was placed In the affected intostlne. King Edward's first words when he returned to consciousness were to ask for "George," and the Prince of Wules, who was waiting in the next room, was immediately admitted to his fa ther's presence. Perityphlitis, the affection from which King Edward is said to be suf fering, is an inflammation of the loose areolar tissue surrounding the upper portions of the large Intestine and upon which they rest. In a very largo majority of cases the inflammation is not confined to the surrounding tissues, but involves the vermiform appendix. Less than a score of years ago appen dicitis was unheard of, and intestinal diseases, whose foci could be definitely said to be In the right lilac fossa, were described under the two heads, typh litis and perityphlitis. Before the end of the afternoon over 2,000 callers, who included nearly nil the foreign rcprestfitatlves in Lon don and members of the house of lords and the house of commons, had in scribed their names on the visitors' book at Buckingham palace. All the royal princes called personally on the Prince of Wales and bade 1)1 ni good by. The majority of them left London today for their respectiv countries. In striking contrast t tho huppy an ticipations of a few hours ago is au order Issued by the urahbishop of Can terbury, the Most Kev.j Frederick Tem ple, and tlio archbishop of York, the Most Hev. William I). Maclagau, up polntljjg special formJ for tho iutercea- lon services to be held tomorrow. The archbishop of Canterbury also aska for "the public and private prayers of oil In behalf of the king In his serious Illness." A brief notice has been published In the Gazette, as a result of which the entire atftte, social and business ar rangements throughout the country are paralyzed. The order Is dated from the enrl 'marshal's office and reads as follows: "I have to announce that the solem nity of the coronation of their maj esties King Edward VII. and Queen Alexandra Is postponed from the 20th to a date hereafter to be determined." The best Informed opinion places the date of the coronation in about three months' time, provided King Edward progresses well In the meantime. In spite of the royal wish that the provincial celebrations be carried out as arranged many towns Lave aban doned the festivities which were to be held, 'although at Liverpool and other large cities hurried meetings were called and It was decided to carry out all tho charitable arrangements as pre viously made. Tho leading business houses of London have decided to keep open June 20 and 27, although the banks will probably be closed those days. Among the hundreds of postpone ments caused by the sudden Illness of the king Is that of the publication of the lint of coronation honors. Portsmouth Is perhaps the keenest sufferer among all who lose financially as a result of the postponement of the coronation. The harvest Portsmouth expected to reap from the naval review will now lie lost to the city. Tho bonfires which top the hills of the United Kingdom from John O'Groat's to Land's End will not be lighted. They will be kept Intact, how ever, in the hope of the celebration be ing held at a later date. The pope and tho king of Italy and other monarchs have cabled anxious inquiries concerning King Edward's progress, and dispatches received from all parts of the world reflect the In tensity of feeling occasioned by the un expected news of his majesty's Illness and sympathy with the British nation. At various times during the Inst yenr It has been predicted that King Ed ward would never bo crowned. Many believed his health would not Burvive, nnd others saw ominous signs of com ing distress In every little turn of the coronation prcpa rat Ions. When the white coronation robes were decided on, it was pointed out that they had only been used on three occasions, and, curious enough, each wearer came to a violent end. Rich ard II. was crowned In white satin. Next was the unfortunate Henry VI. Despite the strong persuasion of the Earl of Pembroke Chnrles I. was also Invested at his coronation In white satin. In order to protect themselves many persons, tradesmen principally, took out insurance on the king's life. They stood to lose large sums if the corona tion should not take plnce. The king has always had a supersti tion that he would never be crowned. There Is an old story that ut the time of Edward's birth a prophecy was made which ran: "King shall Edward be, but never shall he be crowned." On Saturday and Sunday society was discussing the reports of the king's ill ness, and though their circumstantiali ty, detail nnd sources from which they came precluded entire disbelief there Was a disposition to doubt the stories, and when the positive, categorical de nial was officially Issued they were dis missed as being unfounded. Ilemor- QUEEN ALEXANDRA. rholds, apoplexy and lumbago were a few of the king's maladies discussed In the clubs und drawing rooms.' The latest bulletin Issued announces that the king's condition is as good as could be expected after so serious an operation. His strength Is maintained, there is less pain, and his majesty has taken a little nourishment, but it will bo some days before it will be possible to say that King Edward is out of dan ger. It Is signed by Treves, Luking aud Barlow. King Edward and Queen Alexandra returned to London . from Windsor Monday. They arrived at Puddlngton station at 12:32 o'clock and drove In scniistute to Buckingham pulace. They wV-re wurmly acclaimed ulong the routo. The public welcome to the king reached such proportions as to be the first gala event of this week of fes tivities. Long before 12:20 p. m., when the train was du, crowds began to as semble at the station and in the neigh borhood. Every inch of tho station itself except the arrival platform was crowded. Millions of Englishmen and visitors from all over the world spent the day in traversing the streets and viewing the decorations. normal and the Fhila- Giants Break Even- The Philadelphia Giants, recog nized as the fastest team of colored base ball players extant, were the Normal's opponents on Monday and again on Tuesday. They were here ; once before earlier in the season and succeeded in downing Normal in both games, though the score in each in stance was very close. These two games were still fresh in the minds of the patrons of the sport, and the re turn of the colored individuals this week, served to draw out two of the largest audiences of the season. The first game was a very pretty contest. In. the estimation of many, a more scientific exhibition was never seen on the local diamond. Steven- ton, Normal's winning slab artist was in the box, and he crowned himself with glory. Only seven hits were made off his delivery.and these except in the first inning, were widely scattered. i he men behind him played championship ball, especially Newton at short, who accepted ten chances and some of them difficult ones without an error. Carter foi- the Giants dished up an unsolvable variety of curves, only six hits were made off him, but they came at the right time. The score by inn ings follows: Giants 20000000 o 2 Normal 3 1 000000 o 4 Two base hits Hayes. Double plays Newton to Aldincter; Smith to Nelson. Base on balls Aldinjer, Hayes, Newton, Kilmer, Grant, Cart er. Hit by pitched ball barter. Struck out By Steventon, 3; Cart er, 1, Time of game 1:20. Um pire B W. Hagenbuch. SECOND GAME. Tuesday's game was disgusting in several respects, and the audience at different times broke into hisses and jeers. First one side would berate the umpire, then the other side. In brief it was a kick from start to finish. Once the Giants positively refused to abide by a decision and left the held. Mr. Owens, acted in the capacity of umpire, and in our opinion, rendered his decision in accordance with his belief. The impartial, enlightened verdict of every fair minded person who witnessed the game will vindicate the rectitude of ht3 conduct. It was a hard game to umpire and Mr. Owens did the very best he could. A description of the game is hardly necessary, save to state that it re quired twelve innings to determine the victors. With the score 8 to 6 in favor of the Giants in the ninth Normal went in and by some clever stick work made two runs and tied the score. In their half of the twelfth the Giants gathered two runs. Hays hit the first man up and the next fellow hit the ball over the fence for a home run. Score by innings: . uiants 11104000100 2-10 Normal 20201010200 o 8 Two base hits Newton, White. Three base hit White. Home run- White, Smith. Hit by pitched ball Lewis, DeVoe, Manning, Payne. Double plays Newton to Williams to Aldinger; White to DeVoe to Nelson; Kilmer to Aldinger. Struck out Bell 7; Hayes 7. Base or balls Off Bell, Si off Hayes, 3. Time of game 2 hours. Umpire Dave Owens. Several Shots Exchanged. Byron Kashner, clerk for C. M. Creveling at Almedia, had a thrilling experience early Saturday morning. He was awakened from sleep by bur glars who had already broken into the store. Securing a shot gun, which was standing in the corner near the bed, he started down the stairs. His descent was noiseless, but a gleam of light fell upon the polished part of the weapon and attt acted the attention of the marauders, and they made a bolt for the window, escaping, amid a fusil ade of shots. They also fired several times. Once out into the open they hastened their steps, going in the di rection of the lead mines. Mr. Kash ner had a good view at one of them, and he describes him as being young, probably twenty-five years of age. There were . several strangers in the vicinity on the day preceding the at tempt, and they no doubt belonged to the gang. Contracts Awarded- Four bridge contracts were awarded by the County Commissioners on Tues day. The superstructure for bridge in Beaver township allotted to the Pencoyd Bridge Company, C. H. Rei mard, agent, for $475,00, and the one in Madison near the Baptist church to the Penn Bridge Company for $499.- 00. The superstructure for the bridge in Centre township near T. M.Adams was awarded to the King Bridge Com pany for $425.00, steel beam; and the one in Benton township near Thomas Hartinan s to the Penn Bridge Com pany for $641.00, truss bridge. Centennial Envelopes- The envelopes ordered by the Cen tennial committee have arrived and orders for them may be left at this office. The prices are as follows 1000, $3 50j 500, $i.8o; 250, $1.00 This includes printing business card in the corner. tf. New Summer Goods Less Than Regular Prices. Parasols Have been selling at $4.50 and $5,00 each. A small lot only one of a kind, reduced to $3.39 each. 3.95 Parasols Reduced to 2.59 Another small lot of different kinds and col ors. Reduced just when wanted. THE SEASON FOR INVITATION. Danville Issues lis Cordial Welcome lor the Fourth ol July. This is the season for invitations. Nearly everybody either has received or expects those dainty forms of sta tionery which set forth that their pres ence is requested at the marriage of near and dear friends. Danville has oined the fashion in a way and has issued its invitation. The occasion being big the requests are bigger than those of the ordinary events, however important they may be to those inter ested. Danville's invitation is to the world at large, to the people in general. This city, through its citizens commit tee, respectfully and cordially requests everybody to come to the city of Dan ville, County of Montour and Com monwealth of Pennsylvania on the Fourth day of July, A. D., nineteen hundred and two, to join in the cele bration of the Independence Day of the United States. There will be a fine parade with many other events to make the occasion pleasant. There is no R. S. V. P. attached to this in vitation, but all are urged to get on a train, and all trains on the Fourth will come to Danville. There will be a hot time in this town and the more that come the merrier it will be. These invitations are informal, but are intended to impress all that read or hear of the celebration to consider themselves as being especially includ ed. They are in poster form and ex plain fully what the time will be, as follows : "Grand Celebration, July 4th., Dan ville, Pa. G. A. R., Military, Fire men, Civic and Industrial Parade. Parade will move at 1:30 p. m. The attractions for the afternoon and even ing will consist of ball game, dancing, band concerts and grand display of fireworks. Excursion rates on all rail roads, with special trains returning in the evening after the display of fire works. Ralph Kisner, Esq., Presi dent; W. A. Sechler, Secretary." Morning Neivs. Manufacturing Building Paper The Pennsylvania Paper Mills is gradually bringing their plant at this place up to a modern standard, a great deal ot new machinery having been placed during the last few months, the latest being a modern wood grinder. A new grade of paper which has been recently added to their produc tion is known as building paper, used as lining in putting up houses. They are just filling a large order for this grade of paper, and will make up a large quantity to carry m stock for the accommodation of contractors and builders throughout this section of the state. It is of a superior quality and is made in two grades, known as light and heavy. Catawissa News Item. The Columbia & Montour Elec tric Railway Company are pushing the work of construction through Berwick. The last of the present week will probably see the bed of the road completed to the eastern extremity of the town. As has al ready been stated in these columns, and in accordauce with the ordin ance recently enacted by the Ber wick Council, the girder or flat rail will be used. Wash Dress Goods These goods we have bought at special prices and are all of this sea son styles. 18c. Dimi ties and Swisses at 12 1-2 cents a yard. 25 Pieces Batiste 6c. yd. wide goods, new pat terns and all colors. Have been selling at 8 andlOcyd. This lot 6 I-2c. a yard. ATLANTIC OUT. Excursion Rates July 10 and 24, via tht Reading, On the abovs dates the Philadel phia and Reading railway will sell special 10 day excursion tickets to At lantic City, Cape May, Ocean City, or Sea Isle City, at greatly reduced rates. These tickets will be good going to Philadelphia on day of excursion, on two specified rrains, and from Phila delphia on any regular train to desti nation. Stop-off allowed at Philadel phia going and returning within time limit of ticket. For time of trains and rates of fare apply to Philadel phia and Reading ticket agent. TO EAGLES MERE. Saturday Excursion Rates via the Readiug. The Philadelphia and Reading rail way will sell reduced rate excursion tickets to Eagles Mere on Saturdays from June 28 to September 7, inclu sive, lrom Williamsport, bhamokin, Bloomsburg, Catawissa and principal intermediate stations. These tickets will be good to return until the follow ing Monday inclusive. For time of trains and rates of iare apply to Phil adelphia and Reading ticket agent. . m . Two Hundred New Houses. Architect John Brugler, says the Montour American of Danville, has completed the plans for thirty new houses to be built at Berwick. The plans are now in the hands of the American Car and Foundry Company of that place who are receiving bids from contractors. The houses com prise three blocks of ten each, built in the western suburbs of the town. They contain five to six rooms and are built for sale on easy terms to em ployes of the Car and Foundry Com pany. While they lack strictly mod ern conveniences, the dwellings are comfortable and pleasantly situated and will sell for $800 to $1200. The American Car and Foundry Company contemplates building about two hundred such houses for sale to employes. The three blocks in ques tion, however, are erected by way of experiment and building will go no further until it is seen whether the plan works well and the employes show a disposition to avail themselves of the opportunity to own their own homes. At the Erie Convention. Columbia County's delegation to the State Democratic Convention, in session at Erie, departed over the Penna. railroad Monday evening. The following gentlemen composed the party : Delegates C. B. Ent, Dr. T. C. Marter. and Col. A. T). Slev. W. 1 B. Allen, J. R. Fowler, John G. Har- man, John Gross, William Chrisman, Andy Evans and John S. Williams, of town 5 C. A. Small, G. B. Rhawn, J. K. Sharplesi, George H. Sharpless and W. H. Barwick, of Catawissa; A. B. Hartman, of Buckhorn; J. G. Mc Henry. J. B. McHenry, ot Benton; R G. F. Kshinka, of Briarcieek j H. O. Kline, and George Clemens, of Ber wick t William Waltershied, of Locust- dale ( L. J. Flynn, of Centralia, and J. B. DeLong, of Orangeville. . Danville merchants have signed a petition to close their business places at six o'clock in the evening during July and August. i
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