4 THE COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURG, PA. That PUBLIC SALES UCUUtlltlV i . . provide bainc notes suitable lor I'ublic Sales, that we decided to pet up a form especially ad apted to this purpose. These notes are payable at this Bank and relieve you ot all trouble ns you can leave them with U3 for We Furnish These Notes First National Bank, Bloomsburg, Pa. THE COLUMBIAN. ESTABLISHED lS66. THE COLUMBIA DEMOCRAT, EsrAUMsiiKD 1837. Consolidated 1S69 PUHMSHKD EVEKV THURSDAY MORNING, At Bloomsburg, the County Scat of Columbia County, Pennsylvania. GEO. E. KTAVEI.I,, Editor. I). J. TASKEK, Local Editor. GEO. C. ROAN, Foruman. Tbums: Inside the county ifi.oo a year in advance; $1.50 if not paid in advance. Outsi le the county, $1.25 a year, strictly in Advance. All communications should be addressed THE COLUMBIAN, nioomsburR, fa. THURSDAY, AI'RIL 9, 1903. Political Announcements. Subject to the Rules of the Demo cratic Party. Primary Election Saturday, June 6th, 3 to 7 p. M. FOR SHERIFF CHARLES B. ENT, of Bloomsburg. FOR SHERIFF W. W. BLACK, of Bloomsburg. FOR SHERIFF B. F. RICE, of East Scott. MORE TROUBLE BREWING. Divided on Nine Hour Question. Cannot Do termine on Commission's Award. The award of the strike commission has not entirely settled the differences existing between the coal operators and the miners. Trouble has already been experienced as a result of the operators and miners not agreeing in their interpretation of the Strike Com mission's award. The commission adjudged that the men shouldtbe paid "on the basis of a nine hour day" without reduction of wages, and with a pro rata increase for overtime. This the operators say does not decree a nine hour day, but simply that they are to get the old ten hours' wages for nine hours' wofk and overtime for each hour worked more than nine. At some collieries, where the com panies proceeded to work ten hours as before, the men refused to work more than nine hours and the col lieries had to shut down. The men themselves are divided as to the right interpretation. At the Green Ridge Coal Company colliery the adults wanted to continue working ten hours, .as that was the only way they would be getting an increase in wages, but the boys declared that a nine hour day had been awarded and they did not propose to work more than nine hours, and they didn't. At Providence, Carbondale, O'y phant, Plymouth and Wilkes-Barre, collieries of the Delaware & Hudson company the men quit work Friday at the end of nine hours work. All the other colleries of the company worked ten hours. The Enterprise Coal company, of Scranton, received word Friday that its drivers at the Shamokin colliery had struck because the company re fused to start up at 6:30 o'clock in stead of 7 o'clock. Hon. W. L. Con nell, Recorder of Scranton, who is president of the company, said he ex pected tne miners to compel the drivers to return to work, as theit action in striking is in direct vfolation of the conciliation board features of the commissioners' award. In all the coal region towns the probability of another struggle U the general topic of discussion and the business men are actually fearful of the future. The employes of the Alaska col liery, Mt. Carmel, met Tuesday even ing and decided to "report for duty Wednesday morning, at the same time appointing a committee to wait on the foreman and enter a specific state C C ..il.. 1. . I i- JlilYC YYC UKIMI LHllt'U UllOIl lO .... rt - ... collection Tree of charge. Free of Charge. ment of the causes that led to the re cent trouble. All hands turned oat Wednesday morning but before the miners descended they were informed by the foreman that he was required to obtain from them a statement as to whether they would abide by the re cent decision of the Strike Commiss ion. A meeting was hastily held and the men unanimously decided tlut they accepted the decision and the inside foreman left to report the ac tion. In the meantime the commit tee appointed Friday night had taken no action and the bleaker boys start ed for home. The miners, of course, were obliged to return home also but belore all of them had left an order was made public that the colliery was to be shut down indefinitely. No one is working but the foreman, pumpmen, engineers and firemen. About eight hundred hands a'e out of work. A similar older was issued Wednesday mort ing closing down the Bear Val ley mine at Shamokin. NO MOKE CIGARETTES TO MINORS. There is now a law against sell ing eigarettestominors, and a viola tion of it, makes the offender liable to a fine of $500, The sale of cigar ettes to boys has long been an evil, winch has been bitterly opposed, and year after year anti-cigarctte bills of this nature have been in troduced in the Legislature, but they have been generally recog nized as "pinchers," designed for blackmail purposes on the tobacco dealers. Their provisions were good, but they were not intended for passage. The bill to which the Governor on Monday affixed his signature, was introduced by Senator Zern, Demo crat, ot Carbon County. Its pro gress was by no means entirely unopposed. When it reached the third reading in the Senate, there were indications of a hitch, but after a very fiery and pointed speech by senator Focht, 111 favor oi its pass age, it was put through, and througu the House. The text of the new law reads: "If any person or persons shall sell cigarettes or cigarette paper to any person or persons under the age of 21 years be or she shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be sent enced to pay a fine of not more than $300 nor less than $100. The official board of the Mull- berry street M. E. church, Will iamsport, is not pleased with the appointment of Rev. W. A. Houck which was made last week, and has informed the appointee that lie would not be received. It seems that they wanted a young and ener getic pastor, and Rev. Houck is one of the oldest and most respect ed clergymen in the Danville dis trict. Mt. Carmel people are in dignant at this state of affairs, as they have the utmost respect for Mr. Houck, both as a man and a preacher. The matter is now in the hands of the church authorities for investigation. Weak? 41 1 suffered terribly and was ex tremely weak for 12 years. The doctors said my blood was all turning to water. At last I tried Ayer's Sarsapuriiln, and was soon feeling all rn;h'. a(;ain . " Mrs. J. W. Fiala, Hadlyme, Ct. No matter how long you have been ill, nor how poorly you may be today, Ayer s Sarsaparilla is the best medicine you can take for purifying and en riching the blood. Don't doubt it, put your whole trust in it, throw away everything else. SI. 00 lliollle. All iJrufitlsti. Auk your (looter wlmt lie think, of Ayor's Har.uparlllK. II" kuuwuull iihmit tills grand l,i tuuiily miKllcliie. Fulluw In. dvlc aud w will lit .UtlHllMl. J. ('.. AVER Co., Low.ll, Man. Tired Feeling Is a Common Spring Trouble. It's a sign that the blood is deficient in vitality, just as pimples and other eruptions are signs that tho blood is Impure. It'o a warning, too, which only the hazardous full to heed. Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Remove it, give new life, now cour ago, strongth and animation. They cleanso Uie blood and clear the complexion. Accept no substitute "I felt tired all the time and could not Bleep. After taking Hood's Ssrtnparllla a while I could sleep well and the tired fooling had gone. This great medicine has also cured me ot scrofula." Mas. C. M Root, Oilcad, Conn. Hood's Sarsaparilla promises to cure and keeps the promise. DECISION BY JUDOS NEWU0M8 Judge Newconib on Monday handed down bis opinion in the proceedings brought by the Ameri can Electric Light Company against the Irondcle Electric Light Com pany. It is not a victory for cither company. The Judge simply de fines the rights of the two com panies. He decides that where the primary wires of the rival com panies cross at nearly right angles the distance between them should be thirty inches, and that vertically the wires should be four feet apart. Where they run paralol they should be four feet apart vertically. The wires running parallel horizontally or nearly so they should be sepa rated by a distance ot hltcen inches. At the poles the clearance should be fouf feet. It can be seen by the above that the judge agrees with neither com pany. The plaintiff contended for a separation of thirty-six inches where the wires crossed each other, a distance of fifteen inches hori zohtally and five feet at the poles. Tire delendant proposed twenty two inches vertical space where lines cross each other or where they parallel except near poles where the space should be three feet. The opinion in full would occupy more space than is available in this issue. In part it is as follows: "Both plaintiff and defendant companies have a right to use the streets, lanes and alleys of the Town of Bloomsburg for the purpose for which they were incorporated. 1 he plaintiff companie.5 have a prior location and therefore a su perior rignt and the -defendant must so construct and maintain its lines and so occupy and use the streets and highways under its franchise as not to interfere with, obstruct or hinder the plaintiffs in the Iavvlul exercise and enjoyment of their corporate rights and fran chises in the construction, main- tamance and operation of their works and lines. "That a decree should be made fixing the minimum separation of the rival lines where they are paral lel aud at crossings in accordance with the eighth, ninth and tenth findings of fact. "That the injunctiou was proper ly issued and so far as it conforms to the foregoing proceedings of fact and conclusion of law should be made permanent. "The defendant should pay the costs of proceeding. "I can see nothing to be added by way of discussion. The only question of difficulty indeed the only matter in dispute is how far must the primary wires of rival electric light companies be separat ed to prevent interference or dis turbance between the two currents by induction, and injury to property and persons by accidental contact. "The witnesses differed substan tially. They were experts, and if the facts involved are capable of demonstration, there ought to be no ground of dispute. It amounts to this, in my judgment, that their testimony is largely a matter of theory derived no doubt in part troin actual experience and obser vation. The agencv with which the parties are dealing is highly dangerous. So far as human safety is concerned, I take it, the courts are bound to resolve the doubt in favor of the workmen who keep the lines in repair. As to the separation required to keep the wires out of range of induction, it may be said with some confidence that the distance cannot well be fixed, regardless of the inevitable sagging and relaxing of wires that will occur in spite of great care and vigilance. The danger also of acci dental contact from sagging de pends to some extent upon the nor mal separation. Looking nt the disputed question in all its aspects, I feel constrained to believe that safety to both life and property lies, so to speak, somewhere between the distances contended lor by the opposing counsel, and have accord ingly so found." T? FOR MEN We want you to look at our Spring Styles. You will be surprised at the handsome styles in .Scotch Mixture;- hand some in appearance from the cheapest to the best. Our goods are well made, nothing later in style. Call and look through our SPRING LINE. TOWN YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIA TION CONFERENCES. The Young Men's Christian Asso ciation is announcing for this summer conferences for college students, the first of which will open May 29th at grounds at Gearheart at thi mouth of the Columbia River in Oregon, which have recently been presented the Associations cf the Northwest tor summer use. 1 he leading speakers at this conference will be Dr K. I. Bos worth, II. B. Sharman and E. T. Colton. It is expected that 1,500 men will be at these several conferences and spend from six to ten days in Bible study and the discussion of the pro blems of college Association manage ment. The afternoons are to be given to athletics and recreation. The most popular meeting is held at sun set in adjacent groves. At these meetings leading Christian callings are presented, such as, the Christian ministry, city missions, foreign miss ions, Young Men's Christian Associa tion work and Christian work by lay- j ii... .1.1 ..... - . re. men, iiiKL ui 111c iiuicuuics uic 0111- cers and leaders in the college Asso ciation, who are attending the meet ings to prepare for the leadership of the college Association work the next fall term. The Northfield conference is the largest 'and the oldest, having over 700 representatives from 132 colleges last year. This meets June 26th to July 5th, and will be addressed by Mr, Robert E. Specr, Rev. G. Campbell Morgan, D. D , Rev. George Jackson of Edinburgh, Rev. William F. Mc Dowell, DD., Prof. E. I. Bosworth, Dr. F. K. Sanders, Rev. Anson Phelps Stokes, Jr., and Hon. S. B. Capen, and Mr. John R. Mott who will preside. Normal Bible classes will be conducted by Dean Sanders, Yale University, Prof. R. A. Falconer of Halifax, N. S , Prof. Bosworth of Oberlin, Henry B. Wright of Yale, William D. Murray, Esq. and C. C. , Michener. ! A new student conference will be opened this year at Lakeside, Ohio, June 19 28. This conference will be attended by delegates from Ontario, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania. It will be addressed by Dr. McDowell, Rev. Howard Agnew Johnston, D. D., Robert E. Speer, Dr. Elmore Harris, Emory VV. Hunt, Mr. G. K. Shurt lefl, Harlan P. Beach, Tom Jays and John R. Mott. The Lake Geneva conference for college men in the Central West, will be held June 19 to 28th, and ad dressed by Dr. McDowell, Rev. J. Wilbur Chapman, D. I)., Dean San ders, and Messrs. Speer, Mott and secretaries of the International Com mittee. Vacation headquarters will be main tained at Silver Bay, Lake George for Association Men, June 13-26, and July 2i to October 1. Conferences for the young men of the Y. M. C. A. will be held July 31 to August 9, and for older boys August 28 to Septem ber 10. The Lake Geneva head quarters will be open all summer for a succession of special meetings. The evangelistic meetings in the Old Presbyterian church will be continued this week. Rev. Saw telle is highly pleased with the deep interest manifested and the largely increased attendance. He immersed five converts in Fishingcreek Sun day afternoon and the meeting Sun day evening brought another soul forward. A most cordial invitation is extended to the public, aud every body will be welcomed to the meetings. CI nin TTvrn FOR BOYS Our stock consists of the latest designs in Fancy Suitings in Black and Blue and Worsteds, Greys, Etc., in double and single breasted. All we ask is a visit to our store and ask you to inspect our SPRING GOODS. aw,' mu)iiwm)-i?."3 EASTER OFFER OF Ribbons. Kid Gloves, Shirt Waists. Ladies' and Misses' Tailor Made Suits, Dress Goods and Lace Curtains. These are all very important selling features in this shop just at Easter time. There's been some good buy ing done for you. Never in better shape to meet your demands. What you buy is good and you'll find prices to your liking. Every line is complete and we want you to make this store a visit. Easier Ribbons. j A big purchase of fine Taffeta Ribbon and plain Liberty Satin Ribbon has been made especi ally for Easter selling. These ribbons you can buy at fully one quarter under regular price. All silk Taffeta Ribbon, all colors, width 5 to 80, at 3. to 17c Heavy Silk Taffeta Ribbon all colors, width 9 to 60, price 10c to 25 cents. Liberty double faced Satin Ribbons, width 5 to 80, price ioc to 39 cents. Easter and the Kid Glove Opening. Always plan to have the Spring Glove Opening just before Easter, and we reach for the Easter trade in this important item as we have never reached before. Guaranteed Kid Gloves in all the spring shades, price 1.00. Gray, brown and black Mocha Gloves at 1.00. P. Centemeri & Co. in the new spring shades, price 1.45. P. Centemeri & Co. Black Kid Gloves, price 2.00. The Easter Stocking Sale. The whole outfit of spring hosiery is on dress parade. The good kinds, the honest wearing kind. Now for the power in price. Misses' Fine Ribbed Hose, 2 pair for 25c. Boys' Black Cat Hose at 25c. Misses' Fine Black Cat Hose at 25c. Ladies' Dropped Stitch hose, 12J to 50c. F. P. Purse!. KES- MABGABET MATHER. Mrs. Margaret Mather died at her home in Rohrsburg, Sunday night, of pneumonia. She had been ill for a little over three weeks. Her death came as a shock to her friends who had acquaintid themselves with her condition a day or two previous, and had noticed marked signs of improve ment. She suffered a relapse, how ever, which carried her away. The deceased was the widow of the late John Mather. She was sixty-nine years of age, and leaves a son Dr. William Mather of Rohrsburg, and a biother, John Vance of Orange town ship to survive. The late Major M. C. Vance was also a brother. The funeral took place yesterday morning with Rev. Dr. Frisbie officiating. Wouldn't Reconsider. The Sunbury Board of Health, which resigned in a body some time ago as the result of a disagreement with council, has declined to recon sider its action and a new board has been appointed. DTTTiP OUR HATS Are the latest in soft and stiff, in the Dunlap, Knox, and Youman styles in all the latest shades of color. The newest and latest is always our motto. CALL AND SEE THEM. ND'S 'rxp,TjrTriMwiTiiT''iririi'rrflfi'imUi'' Dress Goods For Easter. This department springs up in full bloom. The very newest things that can be found for Ladies' and Misses' Dresses are here ready to show you. Voiles at any price yotr want. Silk Grenadines in plain.strip ed and figured, price 1.00 to 2.98. The Season's Best Showing ot made up Waists. The early waist buyers are those who get the choice of the season's handsomest product ions. Don't miss the showing of Shirt Waists. White lawn waists 1.00 to 1.98 White silk waists, 2.75 to 5.00 Black silk waists, 2.75 to 5.00 Colored silk waists at 5.00 Easter Sale in the Garment Rooms. If it is a Suit, a Jacket, a Separate Skirt, a Walking Skirt, then you are strongly urged to visit this garment section. There's economy in it. Ladies' Tailor made Suits, 5.00 to 35.00. Ladies' Tailor made Jackets, 3.98 to 7.50. Ladies' Separate Skirts 2.2? ;to 8.50. j Ladies' . Walking Skirts 2.98 j to 7.50. Lace Curtains. We've been liberal in our ! curtain buying and one reason , is that we had the chance to buv lace curtains to better advant age than ever before. Price I 39c. a pair to 8.50. Safely Over the Water- A telegram was received by John M. Clark, Esq. on Monday an nouncing the arrival 011 the other side of the Atlantic of his three sisters, Mrs. R. C. Nealand Misses Mary and Martha Clark. They sailed from New York a week ago Saturday, and had a safe and pleas ant voyace. Daniel Kitchen died at his home in Rohrsburg Tuesday mornine, after a very protracted illness. A wife and three sons, William of Wilkes-Barre, and John and Clark of Rohrsburg survive. The funeral will be held tomorrow. CASTOR I A Tor Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of
Significant historical Pennsylvania newspapers