8 THE COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURG, PA. TUl'KKl'AY, AUGUST 13. 1903. HARD OB SMALL DEALERS. New Ruling In Regard la Sale of Tobacco, Snuff and Clgan. Interna revenue collectors have re ceived notice from the commissioner of internal revenue in regard to a new ruling affecting the tale of tobacco, anurl and cigars exposed for sale out side of stamped packages. This ruling will bear heavily upon small dealers. The ruling of the commissioner is as follows: "The language of the revised statutes is so plain as to hardly require explanation. Liberally constructed, they permit the sale of manufactured tobacco, snuff, cigars and cigarettes by retail dealers from the original manufacturer's stamped packages only and required that these products must remain in such original stampeJ packages at all times until sold and delivered to customers. "Manufactured tobacco.snuff, cigars and cigarettes tound on the market outside of the manufacturer's packages in which they were originally packed are subject to seizure and forfeiture and the person in whose possession the same are found is liable to prose cution and on conviction to heavy fines and imprisonment. From information that has reached this office, it appears that the law and regulations relating to sales by jobbers and other dealers in manufactuaed to bacco, snuff and cigais are quite generally disregarded and ignored, and that these articles are being exposed for sale outside the original package unprotected by the tax paid stamps. It is the puipose oi this circular to give notice to all concerned that these irregularitites and violations must cease or those guilty of them must suffer the consequences. "One dealer in manufactured to bacco is not privileged to take from a manufacturer's package a portion of the contents and deliver the same un accompanied by the tax paid stamp to another dealer for resale ; neither can a dealer lawfully receive or have in his possession manufactured tobacco, snuff, cigars or cigarettes removed from the original stamped packages. Such unstamped articles exposed for sale or exhibited in show windows, show cases, glass jars, or otherwise by dealers wholesale or retail, are forfeit able and must be seized. "Owing to the existing misunder standing on the part of dealers in manufactured tobacco as to the re quirements of the law, immediate steps will not be taken to strictly en force the same, but an opportunity will be afforded such dealers to remedy existing evils and get their slock of manufactured tobacco, snuff cigars and cigarettes in condition to fully comply with the laws and regu lations. "When, on or after November 1, 1903, manufactured tobacco, snuff, cigars or cigarettes are found on tne market exposed for sale outside of the original packages, the same will be seized by the proper collector or deputy collector, and the facts report ed to the United States district at torney, with recommendation for such action as may be deemed requisite." Director Boughton. Davy Boughton is drilling the colored talent of town for a variety entertainment to be given in the Opera House for the benefit of the A. M. E. church. On this occasion Davy says he will display one of the most elaborate wardrobes ever seen on the local stage. . He will be made up to represent a Monte Carlo sport, a South African exile, and a character from the comedy " We'uns of Tennessee." He will positively appear in these makeups, provided the moth haven't eaten them too badly. He hasn't looked at them 'or about two years. The date of the show depends on the couceptive powers of the performers Located at Bloom. Prof. C. II. Winder, for two years supervising principal of the Berwick schools, and last year at Montrose, Susquehanna county, has moved to Bloomsburg. He is a son-in law of Rev. V. R. Whitney, with whom he has taken a suite of rooms on the second floor of the Ent building, to be the office of the Equitable In surance Company of New York, whom they represent. He will make Bloomsburg his home. Ber wick Enterprise, Korwal Family will be Large- "Coming events cast their shad ows before" is a well known savinc. If it be true the fall term enrolment at the Bloomsburg Normal will be another record breaker. The ad vance engagement of rooms is pro gressiug at such a rate that it seems to promise a regular spring term crowd for the coming term. The more the merrier. Graves That Aren't Kept Green Many a Problem Presented for Cemetery Folks to Solve. A perplexing problem with which the cemetery associations and man agers have to deal, is prjsented by the many unclaimed lots and burial tracts. It is estimated that fully 25 per cent, of the lots in a majority of the large cemeteries that surround Philadelphia ore allowed by their owners to go unattended for years at a time. Unnatural as it may seem many of these burial tracts are in the possession of surviving relatives who display no interest in keeping tidy the resting places of the de parted, and allow the lots to become submerged in a taugle of weeds and grasi. But there is a large number of lots in nearly every cemetery for which there are no claimants. In many cases they were in the pos session of families which have be come extinct, and in others, the surviving relatives have left the city and apparently forgotten the resting places of the family's dead. Especially is this the case in the number of old graveyards still re maining in the built up portions of the city. When Macpelah Ceme tery, at Tenth street and Washing ton avenue, was vacated a short time ago, and the bodies were ex humed, and reburied in a new cemetery outside the city limits, the remains of many persons were un claimed. Despite the earnest efforts made, it was found impossible to trace the owners or survivors of families holding possession to a large number of lots. Cemetery managers state that the only thing that can be done in such cases by the cemetery associations is to act as custodians of the lots for future claimants. The lots, of course, are bought outright, and no other course is open. In order to provide for the per petual keeping up of lots, various plans are adopted by several of the large cemeterys associations. For instance, lot owners in West Laurel Hill and one or two other cemeteries are guaranteed that their tracts shall be forever kept in good condition. Mount Moriah Cemetery has a trust fund, by subscribing to which lot owners may have care taken of their burial grounds perpetually, and Woodland Cemetery has anoth er such plan in operation. Others of the large cemeteries have made similar provision for perpetual care taking. Notwithstanding these efforts, the ownership of many lots is lost, and the burial tracts are allowed to go on from year to year unattended. In course of time the disposition of unclaimed and unattended lots in all the great "cities of the dead" will no doubt be a problem not easy of solution. Philadelphia Record. PROSECUTOR DIES. Frank Berausick. the oroseeutor in the highway robbery case against Alex. Boyd and Francis Minier, both of whom are under bail for their appearance at the September session ot Court, died from injuries sustained while attempting to make a car coupling: at the Mid Vallev Colliery No. 2, some time ago, at the Miners Hospital. Fountain Springs, on Saturday. The story of how Berausick was held up on the public road near Centralia and robbed of a eold watch and some monev. and the subsequent arrest of the perpetra tors by detective McKelvy, while engaged running down clues on the MCAnarews murder case, has al ready appeared in these columns, and repetition of the details at this time is hardly necessary. The stolen watch, however was after ward found in the mountain where it had been hidden, and is now in the possession of District Attorney Duy, and will be used as evidence when the case comes up next month. Berausick had only re cently been brought back from Pittsbure whither he had cone to see employment, in order that he might be on hand when the case came up, and it is rather strange he should be called away just at this time. But inasmuch as the District Attornev is in possession of the confessions of the defendants the death of the prosecutor w ill not in any way weaken the Common wealth s case. New Oars Have Arrived' Two new double truck cars have been received bv the Electric Rai 1- way Company and are now in ser vice, llie cars are of the lates design and fitted with air brakes and air whistles. They are 14 and 15 respectively, and were manufac tured by J. (. Brill & Co., Philadelphia. of CS A- T" - i- t a Bean the A Hie Kind You HavB Always BCttzU THE COLUMBIAN, Your Liver Is It acting well? Bowels regular? Digestion good? If not, remember Ayer's Pills. Want your monstache or beard 1 beautiful brown or rich black r Use Buckingham's Dye 40i Vdrui flitter . P Hill C . Ntihwt N H bass fishing in the Susque hanna. Abundant Opportunity for Rare Sport in the North Branch Various Methods That Insure a big Catch. The following article on bass Ash ing is written from Tunkhannock, and appeared in the Philadelphia Prttt on Sunday last. 'The north branch of the Susque hanna, at almost any point north of Tunkhannock, as far as Towanda, is a favorite bass fishing stream. The river in this stretch of country winds through rich farm land and is almost entirely free from pollution. The scenery is picturesque, made so bv sharp and rocky bluffs, whose base touches the water s edge. Here are cool and shady pools and swift riffs, where the wily bass hides in waiting tor tempting shiners anJ bullheads that may chance to venture out too far from the shallow waters. Some shore fishing Is practiced, but fishing from a boat is the rule. All along the river are homes where lodg ing, boats and bait may be obtained, and, if desirable, the assistance of a man acquainted with the river, to row the boat, attend to the bait and fish and make himself generally useful. Fishermen may fare sumptuously at $1.50 a day, Boats cost 50 cents a day, and an attendant $1.50. lhe popular bait is the bullhead, a small catfish, netted out ot the slug gish streams that discharge into the river. Its chief characteristics are toughness and durability. It lives a a long while on the hook and some times survives the strike of a bass if the contact of the latter's teeth has not penetrated too deeply. It is a well known fact that the bass are not afraid of the boat or boatmen. They seem to have a natural curiosity about them and follow so closely at times that they have been known to plunge into a boat in then swift rise to the surface. Much of this curiosity is the result of various kinds of lunch that is cast from the boats as well as the bait of the fisherman dangling at the ends of lines. There are various methods in use for bass fishing. Sometimes the boat is anchored at the head of a deep pool, or in the middle of it, or else lower down where the water thins out into pebbly shallows just at the head of a riff. At other times the boat is gently rowed along, the oars dipping the water with a touch of velvet so as not to alarm the fish. Another plan is to have the boat sent up the river early in the morning, a distance of five or six miles, and then fish from the boat as it floats with the current, the lines dragging in the rear. 1 he most important articles in the equipment of tackle is a stout rod, a good multiplying reel and a strong bass line not less than 100 yards long. In a day's sport, with good luck, it is sate to count on the capture of one or two five-pounders, along with others ranging from one to three pounds. Laceyviile offers ten miles of ac- cessible fishing territory, not excelled anywhere on the river. Further down are Mahoopany and Metuchen, equally desirable." May Buy Rupert Grove There is a stroug possibility that the Columbia & Montour Electric Railway Company will soon be the owner of Rupert Grove. The com pany has long realized the need of a resort or park that is esay to reach and this grove when properly im proved will fill every requirement. A few years ago, and up to the time that it was purchased by G. W. Keiter the grove was the mecca of not only people from town, but where people from other places de lighted to visit. The Electric Rail way Company has for more than a year past been negotiating with Mr. Keiter for the purchase of the grove, aud it is highly probable that the deal will soon be consummated In location and natural advan tages, the grove is far superior to any along the line of the trolley, and this with the easy and quick communication which the railway furnishes, the popularity which the grove will attain when once fitted up for a park can hardly be esti mated. . Railway Company Formed Philadelphia and Shamokin cap' italists have formed the Shamokin Railway Extension Co., which pur poses to build an electric railway from Sunbury to Shamokin. It will be an electric express company, chartered to haul passengers, bag gage and freight. BLOOMSBURG, PA. World's Young Men's Chnetian Association Meeting- The twenty-filth anniversary of the establishment of the World s Commit tee of the Young Men's Christian Association is held this week in Geneva, Switzerland. Clarence J. Hicks and John R. Mott, associate secretaries with Richard C. Morse of the International Committee of Young Men's Christian Associations, repre sent the American Associations. Leading men of the Association from all countries comprise the committee. Among the members are Sir George Williams, who founded the Associa tion in London in 1844; Piince Oscar Bernadotte represents Sweden; Count Bernstoriff, Germany) K. Ibuka, Japan; and James Stokes, Hon. Ce phas Brainerd, H. B. Ames Esq. and R. C. Morse, America. The presi dent of the committee is Prof. Edouard Barde, of Geneva. A feat ure of the meeting was the presenta tion to Charles Fermaud, for twenty five years General Secretary of the committee, of a large sum of money, in recognition of his work of twenty five years in developing the Associa tions in Europe, which now number 4.55 1. The World's Committee has trebled its force in a few years, and is rapidly extending Associations in Russia, Portugal, Spain and Greece. This committee established the National Committee of France, where Association development has been most pronounced of late. In Asia there are 280 Associations, of which 43 are in China, and 151 in India, and 54 in Japan. There are 20 in Africa and 18 in Oceanica. America has by far the largest membership, numbering 350,455, and possesses nearly four times as much property as all the other countries in the world combined. Great Britain his 05 Associations with 98,449 members, owning buildings valued at $3,000, 000. The South African Associations have just held a third conference at Pietermantzburg, Natal, which was presided over by Sir Henry Bale. Chief Justice of Natal and President of the South African Council. The Mayor of Pietermantzburg and Bishop of Natal were speakers. The Danish National Committee reports 297 Associations with 10,729 members and 20 secretaries. They own 15 buildings. At their recent National Conference 5,000 delegates and members were present. Tokyo, Japan, this year celebrated its financial independance. It has hitherto depended upon the American Associations for most of its support. Several hundred members are enroll ed as "students of Christianity. Calcutta numbers among its mem bers a great mamy foreigners, who combined on the Fourth of July to celebrate Dominion Day and Inde pendence Day inviting every Canadian and American in the city to be pre sent. The United States consul presided. The "Star Spangled Ban ner", "The Maple Leaf and "Amer ica were sung by everybody. The army Association secretary in one of the Philippine camps combined with the Catholic chaplain to make pay day so attractive to men that they are kept away from the saloons. Here is a telegram received by the secretary from the chaplain:-"Pay day to day; come over and help hold the men." Another one read, "Can you come with the 'Life of Christ' lecture to-nigntr ' ine result was that the keepers of the canteens out side bewailed a "dry pay day." , The Association at Cavite, P. I., secured a lease of the old Midway cafe building. At Olongpo, the Naval authorities set apart a site for a build ing which is now being constructed for the Association for work among the 540 marines stationed there. Just outside the water-gate of the Tartar City, Peking, China, a little building has been secured for a Sol diers' Association, which has been conducted by L. J. Christian, a Unit ed States Army Hospital Corps man, who has given his services for six months without salary. The expen ses ot $25 a month are paid by the soldiers. We have a nice line of wall oaner and as cheap as the cheapest, at mercers urug ana Book store. Stolen Rings Returned, The bar tender who disappeared quietly from town taking with him three diamond rings, belongining to Mrs. Anna Houck, ofCatawissa, was located a fev days ago by a detective, who by the aid of a war rant which had been sworn out be fore Squire John Berger, of Cata wissa, succeeded in getting posses sion of the rings. They have been returned to the woman. It is said that the bar tender took with him a good sized roll of the long green, all of which he forked over to avoid arrest. He was a regular caller at the Houck house, where he was thought to be an honest man, but the woman says she made a mis take. No cracked collars at the Gem Steam Laundry. Try us. ooooooooxxx AUGUST CLEARING SALE. 12 J to 18c "Wash Dress Goods reduced to 9 cents per yard. 8 to 10c Ginghams and Lawns reduced to 6i cents per yard. 8c Lawns reduced to 5 cents a yard. 5c Lawns reduced to 3i cents a yard. $1.00 Wrappers reduced to G9 cents each. $1.2.3 to $2.00 Wash Dress Skirts $1.00 each. Goal Production Heaviest Known, With the present month the country enters upon the coal consuming season and the trade will undoubtedly be much more active than any time since the new contract year opened. Up to the present time, the first of August, much of the coal that has been pro duced has been going into storage bins either in the cellars of householders or in the yards of retailers who have been stocking coal in anticipation of the fall and winter demands. Without question, since the beginning of the new coal year the production of coal has been the heaviest evsr known. It is a remarkable fact, and should be accepted as a good indication of the future that the markets of the country comparatively with similar periods in the spring and mid summer in other years, have been on a much better basis. Consumption, as well as pro duction, has been enormous, and while at times prices have sagged and there have been accumulations of demur rage coal, these conditions have not been peculiar to the present year; in fact, they always occur during the summer season, and without them the coal trade would feel that there was something wrong in the industry. In the aggregate they have been no more numerous this summer than in the past, and losses due to this cause will form a total much less than a year or two years as for the same period. The month of August opens with encouraging prospects. Notwith standing the very heavy production of coal in all quarters, prices have shown a gradually advancing tendency dur ing the past ten days, all of the im portant markets being on a stronger basis than they have been heretofore during the past six months. The effect of the reduction in prices of stocks and the failure of stock brokers has not been appreciably felt in coal circles. In the anthracite trade, July pro duction which will undoubtedly go over 5,000,000 tons and possibly close to 5,500,000 tons, has practical ly all been absorbed, with the excep tion of the steam grades. The mar ket is easier than it has been but there are still many points which want coal and it will require a consider? ble tonnage to supply them Black Dia mond. Arrived Bafely- The relatives and many friends in Bloomsubrg, of Mr. aud Mrs. David Gross, of Lock Haven, who visited here shortly before thpir departure on July 14 lor Bremen, uermany, will be pleased to know that they arrived safely in the Fatherland on July 28th, haviu been fourteen days in crossing the ocean. They are both in excellent health, and before returning to America will visit Italy, Switzer land and other countries. In the letter announcing their arrival, Dave says he didn't like the idea of paying seven cents for a glass of beer while on the vessel. Cigars. The Sweet Jaras are tne nnest in jiioomtnurg for a 5c. smoke, try them, at Mercer's rii-no V I and Book Store. ooooxxxo $3.00 Shirt Waist Suits $2.19. 75c to $1.25 Colored Shirt Waist, 50 cents. $1.25 to $2 00 Night Dresoes, soiled, 98 cents. 50c Leather and Silk Belts, 25 cents. 18c"to 25c Ladies' Neck Wear, 10 cents each. $1.50 Corsets reduced to 95 cents. FROM COURT HOUSE 00RR1D0RS. The following marriages have been granted since our last issue. Leonard Kile of Jackson township and Miss Etna Lutz of the same township. Fred A. Stevenson and Miss Hen- rietta Eveland. both of Berwick. William Lmdemut and Miss Catharine Beaver both of Locust township. Clyde R. Thompson and Miss Martha Dresher both of Benton. Frederick Swisher of Millville and Miss Zora Johnson of Talmar. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS D. A. Michael and wife to Thos. K. Miller. Briarcreek twp. R. M. Watkens and wife to Mary Rumberger. Locust twp. Almira Brown to J. C. Brown, S. C. Brown, et. al. Mifflinville. W. E. Searles and wife to Geo. G. Heist, Bloom. Susan Kostenbauder et. ux. to Sus an Brown, Catawissa. Jessie Smith, et. ux. to Susan Brown, Catawissa. Tires, inner tuoes, cements, bells, pedals, toe clips, grips, pumps, sad- aies, otc. at Mercer s Drug and Book Store. White Reunion Arrangements have been completed for the third annual reunion n( th descendants of Peter White, one of tne pioneers ot Columbia County, who settled at Lieht Street at an earludaK. and became the progenitor of a large anu prosperous posterity, many of whom still live in this county. The reunion this year will be held at Fairchild's Park, Wednesday, Aug ust 26, if the weather is fair; other wise it wil! be held the day following. Every effort is being made to provide a pleasant time. Besides change there wilt be ample opportunity iui amusements. The manager of the nark w;r known that excellent coffee can be secured at reasonable prices. E. W. White, Charles Conner, W. W. Evans, A. B. White, Committee. Hanuscript Covers, Writing Tablets, Shipping Tags, Physiians' Envlopj, Envelopes for Everybody, Everything in the Printing Line, Bloomsburg, Pa.
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