8 THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, PA TH ecolumbian BLOOMSBURG. PA. TUUKSl'AV, JANUARY 22. 1903. CURRENT COMMENT. PEOPLE WILL TALK, AND THIS IS WHAT TKEY HAVE TO SAY. That the new year is giving us a pretty cold shoulder. That the early bird catches no worm these mornings. That there are no disease germs in the atmosphere now. That the man with a furnace to attend don't want much else to do just now. That in the midst of all the cold weather, some people are planning summer excursions. That the man who leaves his horse tied in the street, exposed for hours to the biting cold of winter still comes to town. The law that protects animals from cruelty applies to his case and should be enforced. That the B. & S. R. R. Co. should effect some means of pro tection at the Red Rock bridge. The curve in the railroad renders it impossible to see an approaching train and makes crossing the tracks doubly dangerous. That Street Commissioner Ney hard did what ought to have been done before the cold weather set in. when he shut off the water at the drinking fountain on Market , street. It had run over the entire i corner and frozen up until pedes trains could not get over it. That a man in gloomy scorn, as quiet as a mouse, Returned nil unheralded, unto a Liloomsburg house; Alas! for all the Amsterdaniish snubs that fell to he, They say the man, many times tried " dame" without the "e." That the attempt of the Central Pennsylvania Telephone Co. to erect a pole line through the princi pal street of Catawissa has resulted in the passage of an ordinance by the Council of the town requiring all telephone, telegraph and elec tric light concerns to place their poles iu the alleys. That this is an odd year and the sum of the numbers in 1903 is 13. Ordinarily that sort of combination would pressage all sorts of misfor tune and calamity. But this year will show how little of the hoodoo there is in 13. It gives promise of being the most prosperous year the country has tver known. That Bloomsburg society is un dergoing a spasm of virtue, because it has produced no scandal and no gossip of any interest for some time past. Everyone seems to have been attending to his own business, which after all is said and done, is a fairly good occupation, and the repairer of reputations, for once, finds business exceedingly dull and unprofitable. That there should be a change made in the post office. As it now is, holders of lock boxes, must elbow their way through a solid line of humanity, or wait oftimes for half an hour until the rush is over, before they can get their mail. If the delivery window were placed on the right side, next to the partition, the situation would be relieved considerably. That the large number of di vorces granted in Northumberland County last year, tends to show that cupid oft times makes mis shot, the evil consequences of wh ch develop immediately after the vows have been whispered at the altar. Bad dispositions and imftuosity, are nearly always responsible for early separations, There is always a period, or ap parentlv so, after marriage when connubial pleasures cloy and all the world looks blue. If the fifteen couple in our sister county had made an effort to live through this "Flump"' in conjugal joy, they might have been happy together afu r all even though married. THE OLD RELIABLE Absolutely Pure THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE LICENSE COURT. Tho New Applicants In Berwick Meet With StoutOpposltlon. All The Old Ones Granted. As predicted in these columns last week the annual license court attracted a large attendance. Ber wick was particularly well repre sented, a large number coming down to appear either for or against the applicants while others were here just to look on. The court convened at 10 a'clock a. m. with Hon. R. R. Little and associates Fox and Krickbaum on the bench. Court appointed P. II. Freeze as Inspector of Elections in Blooms burg, the third district, to fill va cancy caused by the removal of Thornton T. Freeze from the dis trict. All applications for license against which no remonstrances were filed were read by the Court and the same were granted. In the matter of the application of Patrick Crossgrove for a hotel license in Conyngham townsHp near Centralia, on road leading to ' Centralia. This is a new applica tion, and a number of witnesses were called to testify to the charac ter of the applicant and the neces sity for said hotel. No remon i strance was filed against the appli cation and the same is now in the hands of the Court pending its de cision. The application of Abram L. Falk for hotel license iu Mifflinville against which a remonstrance had been filed, was withdrawn and the witnesses in the case were Sis- charged from the subpoena. Upon motion of S. VV. Dickson, H. D. Nichols, Esq., of Wilkes Barre, was admitted to practice at the Columbia county bar. In the matter of the application of James H. Fairman for hotel license in the borough of Berwick. Remonstrance was filed against same. Mr. Fairman's interest" were cared for by C. C. Evans, Esq., while the remonstrants were repre sented by Mr. Nichols. In addition to Mr. Fairman, six witnesses were heard on each side, the following being sworn: For the application Frank Mc Afee, Daniel Mitchel, Charles D. VVhitenight, William Betterly, Jen kin Evans and Orvis Farver. Against the application S. V. Dickson, Pred Seesholtz, Francis Bower, Joseph Hicks, T. S. Chapin and C. C. Mendenhall. The witnesses for the application were all positive that the necessity for another hotel in the borough of Berwick existed inasmuch as with the increased growth of the place the present hostelries were found inadequate for the accommodation of the traveling public. This the witnesses for the remon strance did not deny, their conten tion being mainly that another drinking place was unnecessary. was also brought out by Mr. Evans that several of the witnesses were wholly opposed to the grant ing of license in any torm, and in his address to the Court he brought out this fact prominently by saying that these men were not competent judges as to the necessity of such places inasmuch, as they did not visit them for the purpose of drink ing and knew little or nothing about the needs of the general public. The Court then took the papers and the result of their deliberations will be known later. The next case to occupy the at tention of the Court was that of the application of Andrew Lynch, of WilkeS'Barre. for a wholesale license in the borough of Berwick, to which a remoustrauce had been filed on the groundsof no necessity. On motion William II. McCart ney. .sq.. 01 wiiKes-iiarre, was admitted to the Columbia county bar. Application of Daniel Elkert for hotel license in West Berwick boroueh. Remonstrance tiled on grounds of no necessity. After the examination ot the ap plicant. Mr. Eckert and six wit nesses for and against the applica tion the papers were placed in the hands of court.' The recognizance of James Mo Donnel. Sr., taken in the sum of $e.oo for the good behavior of his son Tames McDonnel, Jr. and to keep the peace for one year. James McDonnel, Jr. discharged from the custody of the Sheriff as an insolvent debtor. James J. Bell, Esq. of Schuylkil county, admitted to practice at this session of court. Application of James jAO'Don nel for a restaurant license in the borough of Centralia, being a new license with no remonstrance Tapers iu hands of court. Application of Patrick O'Reilly for a restaurant license in the borough of Centralia, beirg a new license with no remonstrance. Papers in hands of court. Application of Frank P. Brennan for hotel license in Conyngham township. Granted. Application of Edward Woomer for a hotel license in the borough of Centralia. Continued for the purpose ol further consideration. Application of James Flynn for wholesale license iu the borough of Centralia. Continued for the pur pose of further consideration. Application of Oliver Honabach for hotel license in Conyngham township, being a new license with no remonstrance narainst it. Tapers in hands of cot-rt. Application of Charles Dusheck for a bottler's license in the Town of Bloomsburg withdrawn and ap plication for wholesale license granted. Application of Jacob Salsburg for a wholesale liquor license in the borough of Berwick. Remonstran ces 'hied against granting same on the grounds of no necessity. A number of witnesses were called on each side as follows: For the application Jacob Sals burg, Scott Siler, A. F. Meredith, C. D. Fowler, Miles Marteeny, W II. Ilibbs and Louis Rosenthal while those opposed to the granting of said license were Rev. R. II. Gilbert, J. A. Kepner, A. M. De pue and Rev. M. M. Albeck. Senator Herring represented Mr. Salsburg while the interests of the remonstrants were cared for by Mr. Nichols, both of whom made ex cellent addresses. Court took the papers in the case and its decision in the matter will be known later. Application of M. Friedlander, I of Hazlcton, for a wholesale liquor license of the borough of Berwick. Remonstrance against application on the grounds of no necessity. The applicant was represented by C. C. Evans, Esq. while Mr. Nichols represented the remon strants. A number of witnesses were called who testified to Mr. Fried lander's good character and fitness to conduct a wholesale liquor store, while the principal obiections to the licensing of this busiuess on the part of the remonstrants was on ac count of its close proximity to the new M. E. church and also on the further grounds that it was un necessary. The Court took the papers, the case having been submitted with out argument by the attorneys, they agreeing that the former testi mony adduced as to the wholesale licenses in Berwick borough should cover this application Judge Little announced that the hearing in the application of C. E Crawford for a hotel license in the village of Light Street would be continned until Wednesday, Janu ary 28th, 1903. Application of the Stegmaier Brewing Company of Wilkes-Barre for a wholesale license for a storage warehouse in Bloomsburg. No remonstrance. Granted. Application of Frank Fiester for a hotel license in the borough of West Berwick. Remonstrance against said application on the grourjds ot no necessity. The applicant testified that he bad plans and specifications for the building of the proposed hotel, and stated that he woald build whether or not the license was granted Witnesses testified to his good character and fitness and also for the necessity of the hotel, while other witnesses were quite vigorous in their opposition to it. The Court took the papers. Court adiourned to . meet next Wednesday. January ?8th, at ten o'clock a. m. Rev. A. M. Barnitz who filled charges in the M. E. Church at Berwick, Danville and Catawissa, died at his home iu York on Sun- day, aged 79 years. The enduring potency of a rail road ticket until used is signally il lustrated by a decision of Judge Piatt of the United States Court in New Tersev. Mrs. Isabelle M. Latelle bought a ticket in 1893 from lioho kus to New York and return, using the first half of her ticket in going to that city. It was on the New York. Lake Erie & Western Rail road, which shortly afterwards be came merged into the Erie. Five years later she offered it on her way from New York to Uoliolcus. it was refused and she was forcibly eject ed from the train and tor two hours confined in a station house. The court held that the value of the ticket had not vitiated by lapse ot time and the obliteration of the road as an independent corporation. She had paid the road to ride from lloho kus to New York and return, and her rieht to do so could not be arbi trarilv abolished. She was award ed a verdict of $2,000. The con clusion is that a railroad ticket is a valuable asset until it lias fulfilled its office. INTERESTING ITEMS. NEW3 OF THE STATE EPITOMIZED QUICK READING. FOR Bucknell University's effort to secure an endowment of $100,000 has been successlul. The property of the institution is now valued at $1,000, 000. The feast of "Purim" will becele- , brated by the Jewish people from 1 March 13th to 19th. Aside from the I special services held at this time, the holiday is one of rejoicing. I ? f it..i ln ome section oi wormern 1 . . , ... , 1 . .1.. .u. ..... 1 iiuiiiiiiu, LuiiM.'1'uciiuy me luxes nave 1 become very numerous. Thev can be seen crossing the fields unmolested. The board of pardons has decid ed to give Mrs Kate Edwards, of Berks county, under sentence of death j for murder, a rehoaring. The new board, under Governor Tennypacker, will next hear the case. The smallpox situation at North umberland is greatly improved. On Friday the quarantine was removed at two of the houses. At the other places where disease existed the quarantine will be continued for a week as a precaution. Fire swept over a big business block at Scranton Monday morning and destroyed two large depaitment stores, those of William Chapelle and the Ambrose Mulley estate. The contents of both were also consumed. The loss is placed at $225,000. George Shell, of near Selins- grove, while chopping trees, met with instant death. As a tree was ready to fall Shell, with an axe in hand, ran away in the same direction the tree was falling. He was knocked down upon his exe, cutting open his skull. On Saturday the P. R. R. com pany paid to those of their employes, who served in the National Guard during the strike, the amount of money which they would have earned had they not been called into state service. It will amount to more than $10,000. The youngest soldier in the civil war again has been discovered. His name is C. P. Harder, and accordiug to records, he was 10 years old when he enlisted as a drummer boy. Harder was one of tl.e drummer boys at Lin coln's funeral and now is postmaster at Danville. The postoffice department will shortly suggest to the school authorities that lessons be given in the proper ad dressing of envelopes. A postal official says it would be a good thing if school superintendents everywhere would ask teachers to instruct their pupils how to address letters. Dr. Nathan C. SchaerTer, State Superintendent of Public Instruction. has given notice to the school teach ers of the different townships of Berks county that he will impose upon them the penalty of the law if they do not compel children between 6 and 16 years old to attend school. Joseph Keith and his wite are lying at the Poltsville Hospital fatally burned, and will die from an explosion of a kerosene lamp. Reith blew into the chimney to ex tinguish the light, when there was a sharp report and instantly the cloth- ing of both was enveloped in flames. bhamokm is highly elated over the fact that the U. S. Senate has passed the bill appropriating $100,000 for the erection of a public building in that town. This bill is a pet measure of former Congressman Monroe H Kulp. The only thing now necessary is the signature of President Roose velt. Because her leg was broken, owing to a fright, Nellie Gallagher, of Putston, has brought suit for $10,000 damages. She was sitting on a porch, when a team of horses belonging to lames Jbitzpatrick ran away, she was so frightened she fell from the porch and broke her leg. Unconscious in his sled, but with hands clenched on the reins, John M Taylor, for many years mail agent for Irish l,ne and bhickshinny, died as he was carried along his route by his faithful horses on 1 uesday. He was stricken with palsy at Shickshinny, but refused, despite the bitter cold, to delay his mail delivery, and, half unconscious, started over the mountains. Taylor was a veteran of the civil war. Commissioner Geo. W. Sterner was oue ot the Aides ot the lure uwi's division of the inaugural parade ou Mouday. Bilious? Dizzy? Headache? Pain back of your eyes? It's your liver! Use Ayer s Fills. Want your moustache or beard a beautiful brown or rich black? Use Buckingham's Dye SOcti.ofdrugglttiorR, P. Htll liCo., Nuhui.N.H 1-5 Off Now is Your Chance. Winter just begun and prices cut down n many in stances to the very cost of the wool on the sheep's back, and the fur on the beaver, otter, sable, mink, etc. Silks and dress goods as well as coats, suits and furs, marked down that they'll be sure to go. Best go first you know. All are new this season's styles. Dress Goods l2 off Cloths in dress lengths and i - , . t,-1o skirt lengths, many styles and colors, mostly one of a kind . ,. , - . , . also lighter weight goods in plain and fancy weaves. Cloths, 50 and 54m. wide.were $1.00 yd., now 50c. yd. Dress goods, all wool, 38m. wide, were 50c. yd. now 25c. Silks, V2to Off. Waist lengths of fancy silks in many desirable styles and colors. Short lengths of plain and fancy silks. Every yard of these silks worth 50 cents to $1.00 a yard. During our clearing sale, your choice for 39" cents a yard. Vs off. THE flJSW YORK WOBlD. Thrice-a-wcek Edition- Read wherever tho English Language It Spoken. The Thrice-a-Week World was a brilliant success in the beginning and has been steadily growing ever since. Time is the test of all things, and has set its real of approval on the Thrice-a- Week World, which is widely cir culated in every State and Territory ot the Union, and wherever there are people who can read our mother tongue. Tnis paper for the coming winter and the year 1903, will make its news service, if possible, more extensive than ever. All events of importance, no matter where they happen, are re ported accurately and promptly. The subscriber, for only one dol lar a year, gets three pape every week and more news andrsgeneral reading than most great dailies can furnish at five or six times the price. The Thrice a Week World is abso- lutely fair in its political news. Par tisan bias is never allowed to affect its news columns, and Democrat and Republican alike can obtain in its pages truthful accounts ot all the great political campaigns. In addition to all the news, the Thrict-a- Week World furnishes the best serial fiction, elaborate market reports and other features of interest. The Ihnce a-Wcek Worhfs regu lar subscription price is only $1.00 per year and this pays for 156 papers. We offer this .unequaled newspaper and The Columbian together one year for $1.65. The regular subscription price of the two papers is $2.00. i-i-4t. Junior 0- TJ- A- M Troubles May End. The conflict which has existed for more than two years in the junior Order of United American Mechanics will probably be settled during the next two weeks either by the courts or by arbitration. It was said Thurs day that court of common pleas No. 4 of Philadelphia had fixed January 32 as the day for a hearing. The evi dence is in, and it only remains for the lawyers to make their addresses. Should the courts decision not prove satistactory, however, an arbi tration committee will consider the matter on January 30, at the Windsor Hotel, Philadelphia. At the meeting of the State and National Councils of both factions last year committees were appointed to bring arbitration about. Both sides have made large gains recently in membership. . Berwick High School Wins liebate. The Philotheta Literary Society of the Berwick High School in a debate with the Webster Debating Club of Suul ury at Sunbury Thurs day night on the question, "Re solved, "That the government should own and control the rail roads," took the affirmative side j and won the decision. A special 1 train conveyed the debaters and a large number of their friends to Sunbury and return. Miss Grace Fenstermacher, Conway Dickson and Orval Cope represented the Berwick High School. FARM FOR RENT. 160 acre farm for rent. Inquire VkNB euecBsson to J ! of J. E. Boone, Almedia Pa. tf 1-4 Off Waistings Reduced. Plain and striped waistingsin all of the desirable colorings used this season. 75 cent waisting, 59c. yard. 65 cent waisting, 50c. yard. 50 cent waisting, 39c. yard. 25 cent waisting, 2tc. yardi Off. Had to Pay for Docking Treti. Andrew Garber was awarded $1030 yesterday at Lancaster in his suit against the Columbia Telephore Company to recover damages for mutilating shade trees on his property. The company's linemen, it was shown, had topped 103 locust trees in orde: to build the telephone line. Garber alleged that the value of the trees was thereby destroyed. This is the first suit tried in Pennsylvania under ''ie law passed a few years ago holding telegraph companies responsible for damages to trees in stringing wires. Excursion Bates. Takicg effect January 1st, 1903 the Lackawanna Railroad Co. will sell excursion tickets to nearly all s ations on their line. This will be another improvement that will be appreciated by the traveling public, the tickets will be good for thirty days Including date of sale, stopover will not be allowed. 1-141 TAILOR-MADE SUITS N. S. Tingley has accepted the agency tor Keinacn, unman w. of Chicago, merchant tailors, and is ready to supply made-to-measure clothing at prices lower than can be obtained elsewhere. He has a large line of samples to select from. His place of business is the third floor of the Columbian building. 4L For the Satisfactory . Kind in Up-to-date Styles, go to Capwell's Studio, (Over Hartman'f Store) BLOOMSBURG, PA. SHOES If you have not seen our line of SHOES, it will pay you to see it. We have the largest Stock of Shoes of any store in this sec tion. Made by the best Manufacturers especi ally for me, and will FIT AND WEAR. Our School Shoes are made extra strong to stana tne tiara ser vice Given a School shoe. W. H. MOORE, Cor. Main and Iron Sts. BLOOMSBURG, PA
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