ftiiliiliipttii VOL :58 BLOOMSUUUa. PA. THURSDAY. MAUCH 11), 1903 NO. J Bridge Matter in Court. Ccnmlsslonors Hold put for Grade Crossings, Provided with Gates and Watchman. EXPERT EVIDENCE HEARD. The matter of crossing the Penn sylvania Railrond tracks at the casR-rn approach of the river bridge now in course of construction at Mifllinvilie was before the court on Monday. The session convened at ten o'clock, with Hon. Robt. R. Little and Associates Fox and Krickbamn on the bench, and from that time on till nearly five o'clock in the afternoon, the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, by its repre sentatives h. K. Waller, and II. M. Ilinkley of Danville, endeavor ed to show the superiority of an overhead crossing. One ot the greatest advantages, they claim, is the safety, while the public will have an uninterrupted access at all times. t The overhead crossing will cost, according to an estimate furnished by the King Bridge Company, $i2,ooo more than a grade cross ing. This extra expense, how ever will be borne by the Railroad Company. The Commissioners were repre sented by their Counsel J. B. Robi son, who presented their reasons for apposing the overhead crossing. They are as follows : I "Because the bridge aud its ap proaches were established by the proceedings and views that were mostly heard before the enactment of the Act of loot and all the pro ceedings except the final order were prior to the time when said act ajd statute went into effect. 2. .Because tlx proceedings had in establishing said bridge and high way under the report of the view ers and the order ol the Coutt of Quarter Sessions the said Commis sioners have nu authority to con sttuct such biiil.;e except as laid out by said viewers to wit, at grade crossing. Because by reason ot the con- trad maJe under the authority of the Court of Quarter Sessions and of the work done under said con tract a change in the construction of s::id bridge aud its approaches so as to avoid a grade crossing would invoive excessive expense in view of the small amount of traffic on , the said highway. 4 Because the great height to which it would require said bridge to be built to make an overgrade crossing would greatly increase and excessively increase the cost of said bridge aud greatly add to the perils of travel over the same. 5 Because it would be impractic able and impossible to cross under the same railroad. 6 Because a material increase in the cost of construction of said bridge would involve the county in indebtedness beyond or inconveni ently near the legal limit now per mitied to same county. . 7 Because a grade crossing would, bv reason of the small amount of traffic on said highway and on said railway at present or for a long period likely to prevail, reasonably accomodate the public. 8 Because the dangers and in convenience of an over grade cross ing of said railroad enhanced by the rise of smoke and noxious fumes from passing locomotives terrifying to horses and other animals and annoying to travtlers would be much more obnoxious and objec tionab'e than a grade crossing provided with gales, watchmen and other reasonable safeguards. 9 because to add tbe necessary heighth to the south end of said bridge without adding to the uorth end would makekoo heavy a grade for the srvety of Ik; bridge and the travel thereon, and to increase the height at both i-ids sufficient for an over head crossing would require a large additional span at both ends ot the bridge, auil largely and ex orbnantly jncreabe the construct ion." County Commissioner William Fisher was the first witness to take the stand. He slated that the con tract for the biidge to be construct ed with a grade crossing had been awarded last j car. He was follow ed by Dr. II. V. Hower and R. W. Smith, two ot Mifilinville's fore most resident a. The opinions of tuese gentlemen is considered to be correct index of the sentiment of New Company Enjoined Am. El. Light Co. Procures a Preliminary Injunction 10 Wo straln the Irondale Electric Light & Power Co. From Stringing Wires too Near the Formor. HEARING NEXT MONDAY. On Wednesday morning Sheriff Knorr served an injunction on the Irondale Ivlectric Light & Tower Co. It was served at the instance of the American Electric Light Co and the preliminary order of the court is that the defendants be "enjoined and restrained from erecting, constructing or placing, and from continuing to keep erect ed, placed or maintained, any of its poles, lines or wires so as to cross or run between, through, over or among the lines or wires of the Plaintiff, in dangerous proximity thereto, or through the space oc cupied by them, or through any adjacent space necessary for the future growth and operation of their business." Next Monday, 23rd inst. at ten o'clock is fixed for a hearing before the court, at which time evidence will be heard and motions made for the continuance or dismissal of the injunction. The bill sets forth that the Iron- dale Co. is now in the course of erecting and constructing a line of poles and wires over and along the same streets, and alleys of Blooms- burg as are now and heretofore have been in use by the American Klectric Light Co. and that the latter have in use on their lines an electric current ot from 104 to 1040 volts, while the defendants propose to use wires conducting a current of 2000 volts, and that under these circumstances it is necessary to tue great care to prevent loss of life and injury to property, so that the lines of the two companies may not come in close proximity to each other. Plaintiffs claim that by reason of the priority and occupation they have a superiority of right over the highways of the town, without interference or obstruction from the poles aud wires ot the defendants, but that the defendants are putting up their poles and wires, so as to cross, or run between, through, over and among the p'ainlitTs wires, or in dangerous proximity thereto, and through the adjacent space necessar for the future growth and operation of the plain tiffs business. They seek by this proceeding to have the rights of all parties fixed by the court, and the manner determined in which the wires of the new company maybe erected. The bill is filed by A. W. Duy and Ikeler & Ikeler, solicitors for the plaintiff. GONE TO NEW MEXI00 On Thursday last a party con sisting of J. C. Brown, II. A. Mc- Killip, W. D. Beckley and C. 3. Robbins left here for a visit to New Mexico to investigate the property of the La Grand Gold Mining Com pany. The claims of this company lie along the Rio Grande river, and the gold will be obtained by dredg ing the sand from the river. Tests of the sand have shown a very large percentage of the precious metal. The party took with them an ex pert and all the necessary apparatus for pursuing their "investigations. It is feared however that they !may encounter some deep snow that may interfere with them somewhat. l.ouu, u:U on giii jie 2nd Col. 0e (gfoomeBurg QWtonaf Q0anft Is Conducted On Con servative Lines. And on that bjsis continues to solicit the business of responsible people, promising all of the courtesies thit arc usually extended by an obliging and care fully conducted banking house. A. Z. SCIIOCII, President. VVM. II. JIIDLAY, Cashier. PAUL E. WIRT, Vick President. Rkad My Ad on 5m Pack. J. LEE MARTIN, JEWELER. We carry a complete assort ment of Roger's Plated Silverware. Our patterns are now and up-to-date with Pit IC IIS li!l.SOAIU.K. J. Lee Martin, Jeweler and Optician. Tclejilione 1S42. Carpenter's Tools Don't Fail to Get Prices on Disston Saws, Stanley Planes, (Jermantown Hatchets, Hammers, Millers Falls Unices, Yankee Screwdrivers, Etc. TOR S.-U.K BV General Hardware, Kloomsijuko, Pa. A BAD DEATH Mrs. Harry G. Bower, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Strausser on Catharine Street, this town, Wednesday morning. She was a victim of hasty consumption, anil was taken with the disease about three months ago. Her decline was rapid. Only three months pievious to the beginning of her sickness, she was united in marriage to the young man whose name she bore. The union was a happy one, and her death, so early in life, is particularly sail. Mie was not yet nineteen years of age. I he funeral occurred on Sunday afternoon and was largely at tended. Interment was made in Rosemont Cemetery. Dr. II. W. McReynolds was able to be out on the street, Saturday He has been contined to the house nearly all winter 1 y sickness. DELIGHTFUL MUSICAL. A delightful musical was given in the Library rooms last Thursday evening by the Five K's, composed of Kthel Creasv, LNie Voiks, Ivleauor WVls'i, Klh;l Uit-miau and Kmaline Ksh'.eman, for the benefit of the Public Library. The audi-eiice,- was nn appreciative one and each numlx-r of the program was warmly received. The Five K's were attired in white and made a very pretty appearance. The first chorus was "Little Faiiies," by the Five E's, and ihev gave as their encore, "Tick, Tock, Tick." Kach solo was much appreciated, aud showed the performers to have given much time and attention to make them proficient. Katharine IMerman sang " Pussy Knows" in a manner that captivated the audi ence and gave as her encore "See the Christ Child." Little Ruth Creasy recited " The Sparrows' illustrating with mo tions, to the amusement of the audi ence, supplementing it with "The Ant Hill." The Piano duet of Klsie-Yorks and Kthel Creasy elicited much de served applause. "The Cllildrcn's Hour" by Eleanor Wel.-di showed her pro ficiency as a rising elocutionist. The encore was a selection of lier own composition. The Mandolin Solo by Kthel Biermnn was especi ally well rendered, hho-.ving decid ed talent and skill in one so young. The entertainment closed with the Butterfly Drill by the five you ig ladies. The net proceeds of the evening were $40.00, the money to bj ap plied to the Children's department of the Library. The management desire to thank all those who were instrumental in making it a success, and particular ly Mr. Corner Tinmas lor the free use of the piano, and Mrs. J. L. Dillon and Mrs. Stanley Bryfogle for the beautiful floral decorations. DSJISIO:! wirnuau- The killing tl Oeorge M. Hughes' setter dog "Ladv" by policeman Geo. 1J. M.ntirt, has cuised a ave of in dignation among the dog fanciers of toAii whoc'aiui mat he exceeded the bounds of justifiable au'honly. There is a town ordinance which forbids the running at large 01 bitches. bi;t it is a question whether or not any officer other than a constable has a legal right to enforce the ordinance. But be this as it may, Mr. Martin is being execrated .or this act, and many con sider it spite work. Mr. Hughes va' ues the dog at $100, aud immediately brought suit for damages for that a mount. The hearing was held before Justice of the Peace R. II. Ringler, Monday afternoon. The interest was great and the office was far inadequate for the crowd tnat sought admission. Mr. Hughes had for his attorney Will iam Chrisman. B. Frank Zarr repe sented the defense. The witnesses for the prosecution were William A. Ribb, I. W. Gibb, Miles Betz, A F. Hartman, William Rush, Dr. J. G. Cable and Daniel O'Xeil. The de fense offered no evidence. The jus tice tcok the case, but announced that he would reserve his decision. The only question 111 the case is whether a policeman has a ri'U to shoot a bitch running at large. The ordinance says "constable." YOU OAS HllLt' Till! LIBRARY- St. Patrick's day passed off very quietly in BluonisLuirg. There were no demonstrations of any kind. Mass was celebrated in St. Columbia's Catholic Church with the rector Rev. J. R. Murphy as celebrant. There is scarcely a family in town but what Ins a qiurit'ty of old rubber shoes, garden h'e, gum boots and tiie like, woithless to the o.vners, but the Litaary Department t tiie Civic Club can convert into money, for the pmcluie of books, if afforded an opportunity. A p 1: r of old, worn out ginn boots id iv be the means of add ing a wanted vo'.uavj to the library and the possibilities in a worthless garden -hose are only .limited by its length. To day and to morrow have been designated as " Rubber Day " bv the Ciie Club, and an effort will lie made to ga'her up all the ol.l rub bers about the ton. Receptacles have been placed at the Exchange Hotel and at ine Snpplee Mather Co. Stoie, where article, may be de posiied it if vurd is sent 4o the library, a wat'.on will cill at die place renuest- j ed. Here is aff ird.-d an opportunity I to show your public tp.ntedi.ess. iitilii 5fiHiaiCiffix2E lyBisrvrar,!.: When the little buds appear, And the birds begin to sing It's time to get from winter Clothes Into the garb of Spring. W5 SIR, is time now for you to blossom out in your Spring togs. Your Suit and Overcoat are licre waiting for you. Think you'd better call early and try tliem on for wc want to be sure that everything is just light. If you haven't yet made your selec tions, you'll lind it an easy task here now we have so nianv new things to show vou that we are bound to please you somewhere along the line. Suits in new Cheviots, Cassimeres, Serges and Worsteds. Overcoats and Top Coats in Coverts, Meltons and Worsteds long, short or medium lengths. Men's new Spring Bonnets, too, to top otf the good clothes effect. 3H GfddtnS Bloomsburg, Penn'a., Corner Main and Center Sts. Come in and see us, we'll treat you right. I Furniture Carpets. g (OUR WATCHWORD.) Better qualityNewest styles Keep Your Buying Eyes on This Store, When Considering Your Wants in Furniture, Carpets, Dry Goods & Groceries Have you ever visited our Carpet Department? If not, come in and ask to be shown through it. It is located on the Second floor in order that we may have a well lighted and commodious room in which to show our elegant stock. The varied assortment will appeal to your taste, and we feel confident the goods will sell themselves. We carry Axminsters, Body Brussels, Tapestry Brussels, All wool Ingrains, Half wool Ingrain, AH cotton Ingrain, Mattings. FINE FURNITURE-We ha.e gradually been raising our Standard of quality until the best thing in Furniture any b3 tound here. We believe buying trashy Furniture is the most expensive investment one can make. So we buy to seil Honest Furniture that will wear and hold together. Suppose you look through our stock the next time you intend to buy a Bed room suit, Sideboard, Dining-room Furni ture. Couches, and Rockers. You will tind right goods and at right prices. WAbn UUUIJb Utl-'Ari 1 IVltlN l is iuu oil handsome formation in Oxfords, Madras, Cloth, 5 r- 11 -ii : 1 j 1. F vneVIOIS, OOlSeiXUS, wuu nieruunuu auisii. You will have to see these goods to know their beauty. Special attention given to White goods, Dress trimmings and Ornaments. The Leader Store Co., Ltd., 4th and Market Streets. Bloomsburg, Pa. Dry Goods. Groceries. iti
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