I I -, :1 VOL jS. 11L0OMSIWRG, PA., THURSDAY, DECEAIRER j, IgOj. NO. 40 KVJ PI b JM I Milt ft.fl 1 I Ki i THE COURT DECIDES. That 'Crossing Over Pennsyl vaniaHailroad at Mifflinvillo Bridge Is to be at Grado, Must Also Provide Watchman. By the opinion of Judge Little, filed on Monday, the crossing over the Tcnna. Railroad tracts at the southern approach of the new bridge over the Susquehanna River at Mif ftinville, is ordered to be at Rrade. It is also ordered that the Railroad Company provide a watchman, as a precaution against accidents. The coht of the injunction proceedings is to le paid by the county. The opinion of the Court in the matter 'is us follows: "Some of the exceptions call at tention to a number of the findings of fact. A further examination of the facts found, and of the eviJence convinces us that there is no ma terial error in any of them. The photographs of Mr. Beagle were taken about the time the in junction was served, and .these show what advancement had been made in the construction of the bridge. The injunction bill was filed July .21, 1903. August 24, 103, the unction of the counsel was granted, for the hearing of an app'i : :tion for a preliminary injunction on Monday, August 31, 1903, and at ithe time appointed the application was granted and the injunction served on the same day. The latter part of the fourth con clusion of fact in these words: ' ana the same (the bridge) was about completed when proceedings for in junction were commenced" ae not exnctlv accurate. The contractor was quite busy in doing the work under the contract during the sum mer, until served with the process afiked for by the bill. With the explanation and reference to the photographs there is nothing ob jectionable in this conclusion of fact. It is urged that it should have 1een stated in connection with the fifth conclusion of fact: That the wingwfllls at the southern abut ments extend thirty-five feet upon respondents, right of way. liven if requested this could not be said to be a fact. The evidence as to the location of the railroad company's right of .way was where they laid down this main track and operated their road. This was about one hundred fcet from the river bank. The office maps offered were not supplemented by any evidence to show grants of land made to the respondents, or anything else tend ing to show that they were either in the possession of more or entitled to more land than the law permit ted them 10 appropriate for railroad purposes. Tte distance between the end of the wingwalls and the south abutment and the respondents right of way its upwards of thirty or forty feet. NONK OF TILE EXCEPTIONS SUS TAINED. And now, November 30, 1903, the following is directed to be the final decree of the Court in these proceedings: It is ordered that permission be granted to the petitioners to con struct a highway from First street, in the village of Mifiliville, to the south end of the approach of the Mifflinville bridge, now being con structed, so as to cross the tracks of the respondents' railroad at the same grade thereof, and as prayed for. Further, that the Pennsylvania Railroad Company maintain a watchman at the crossing of the railroad, who shall be on duty from seven o'clock a. m. to 9 o'clock p. xn. of each day and in any event fifteen minutes before the arrival of the first passenger train in the morning, and to continue until fifteen minutes after the departure of the last passenger train in the day. Also two red lights at the crossing as danger signals during the dark hours of the day, in ad dition to the safe guards and signals prescribed by the statute and now observed by the respondents. The costs pf this proceeding shall te paid by the parties, one-half thereof by the petitioner and one half by the respondent. By thk Court. Miss Mary Albert has been elect ed to teach in the intermediate itrade of the new school building A HORRIBLE DEATH. Samuel B. Klsner Burned to Death In His Shanty at Ber wick Tuesday Morning. SUSPICIONS OF FOUL PLAY A fate, horrible almost beyond description, and certainly without a parallel for sadness, befell Samuel B. Kisner, a well known resident of Berwick, early Tuesday morning. 1 Me following graphic account o the tragedy is taken from the Ber wick Enterprise of Tuesday: "This morning about 6 o clock Samuel B Kisner, a well known resident of this place, was burned to death in a little shanty opposite the steel plant. His tragic death was un known until the finding of his charred remains revealed the sad story to a passing workman. Bum ed almost to a -crisp, with arms. legs and head gone, his body was found amid the smoking ruins. No one knows how he died whether he slept unconscious of his fate, or battled with the grim monster that closed its fiery arms about him Old and alone, his spirit passed trom the peaceful shnubjr of earth to find its waking in eternity, and the weary sou! that rested from its earthly toil hits found sweet repose in an eternal rest. Karly this morning, about 5:30 o clock, Andrew Paul, who roomed with Kisner, left the -shanty Everything was all right then, and and Andrew had no apprehensions ot the awlul late that awaited his comrade. About 6 o'clock fire broke out and completely destroyed the build ing. It is not known how the fire caught. There was a stove in the place -a stove that burned soft coal and it is conjectured that possibly it caught from it. However, it is only conjecture and the true origin is not known. Last Fourth of July this same shanty was broken into and a revolver stolen, the thief never having been caught. The scene at the fire this morning was indeed a pathetic one. Strong men shuddered as they gazed on the charred body of the old man. No one seemed to know who he was. No one knew how or when the fire started. A -pall of gloom and sadness had settled down on the little group that gazed with tear dimmed eyes on the terrible sight. Men moved with soft steps and spoke in low tones as though the dead might hear and be dis turbed by them, One gaze at the pitiful sight and the strongest hearts grew sick, the brawst forms trembled. All morning people visited the scene of the tragedy, and the remains were finally identi fied as those of Mr. Kisner. Mr. Kisner came to this place about three years ago and was em ployed rs a sand screener by Mr. Culp. He boarded for a time with Mr, Freeman Souders, of North Berwick, but had lately been rooming with Andrew Paul near the 6teel plant. He was 75 years old, and is survived by seven chil dren Mrs. Theodore Scott, of West Berwick; Minnie and Charles, of town, and Mr. C. M. Bates, Mrs. Harry Seager, William and Harry, all of Kdwardsdale. Two of his sons were killed while working in the mines. He had many friends in this place, who will regret to learn of his tragic death. With the story of Kisner's death comes a suspicion of foul plav. A night watchman at the malleable works says that at about the time the fire started he heard three dis tinct pistol shots from the vicinity of the shanty. Whether Mr. Kis ner had a sum of money about him is not known, but indications in the case point to something different from an accident. Fire can easily blot out bullet marks and leave no evidence of crime that might have happened." . 4ft . Chas. M. Evans has a very pretty shoe store, with the shelves well stocked with full lines of footwear for everybody. His show windows are always attractively dressed. Bv strict attention to business, and pleasing manners he has built up a large trade. Mr. Evans will have to inovt in the spring to make way for the enlargement of the store of II. T. Clark & Son, and has secured a desirable location, though where it is has not yet been announced. It is reported that he will take one of the store rooms in Evans' block. Character of w li LIMIT Our Investments to Securities of the most Substantial Kind ; such Securities as are of Acknowl edged Value, and easily Converted into Cash. 0e QtSfoomsBurg A. Z. SCHOCII, President. THE INSTITUTE. Interesting and Highly Inst rue tive Sessions Mark the An nual Gathering. AN EXCELLENT COURSE. The annual institute of the Col umbia County teachers opened its sessions in the Normal Auditorium at 1.30 Monday afternoon. Prof Evans calli 1 the meeting to order and devoiioiial exercises were conducted by Rev. I). N. Kirkby, who made brief remarks especially calling attention to the greater uni ty existing in the rural districts as compared to city communities, and urging the necessity of teaching respect and honor for nation and home. Mayor J. R, Townsend delivered a very cordial and hearty address of welcome to which S. J. Johnston responded. The actual work of the institute was then begum by Prof. Earl Barnes of Philadelphia. His subject was The fruture of the Teaching Pro lession. He said we need the spirit of co-operation in our work. The best part of an institute is the per sonal r e 1 a ti o n s formed and strengthened between the teachers themselves and between teachers and instructors. Prof. McGuiness, Supt. of the Steelton public schools, discussed the Central Thought in the Teach ing of Literature. He said in the course of his talk : " Literature ap peals to the divisions of the ordin ary human mind. Every great pro duction enters the mind of the au thor as an ideal conception which is then embodied, then clothed in words. ' ' Miss Longshore next occupied the platform, and spoke of the need of physical exercises in the public schools. Lack of this is often re sponsible for restless, disorderly schools. On Monday evening Mrs. Marion Harter Miller rendered most effec tively a violin solo, after which Rev. Russel Con well, of Phila., de livered his matchless lecture " The Angel's Lily." On Tuesday morning the teach ers met to consider the work of the various grades. At 10.30 teachers met in the Auditorium and devo tional exercises were conducted by Rev. J. D. Thomas. Miss Long shore then occupied the time giving instruction in physical culture. She was followed by Supt. McGuiness, whose subject was " How to Keep Children in Lower Grades Piofita bly Employed. Tuesday afternoon session was opened by some instruction in mu sic by Prof. Cogswell, after which Prof. McGuiuess talked on "Some Points From a Superintendent's Note Book." Miss Longshore then spoke briefly on the personal ap pearance of the Teacher. Prof. Davis then gave an interesting talk on the physical development of children, which he followed by a talk on how the child's conception of the content of words grows. The evening was occupied by the Chicago Glee Club. Wednesday morning the teachers again met in sections and assembled for general woik at 10.30. Rev. Eveland conducted the de votional exercises, aud Prof. Mc Guiness spoke of the Concrete in Moral Training. Prof. Barues, after some prelim inary remarks on the ttention aud interest manifested by the teachers, took up the subject of Childreiis' Ideals. Wednesday afternoon Prof. Cogs well opened the iustitute by some instruction in music, then Mr. Our Investments. (Uaonaf Ojf anft WM. H, HIDLAY, Cashier. Sharp Points A cut in the price of Scissors will not improve their cutting. fau00 feara and scissors are not "cheap." They are made in such a way that they cannot Le turned out at low figures, and cannot be had for a "song." You will never find CLAUSS goods in any but the stores where dealers consider that a pleased customer brings the best profit, in time. FOR SALE BY J.G. Wells, Cener&l Hardware, Bloomsburg, Pa. Evans made some announcements after which Dr. Noss. of the Cali fornia State Normal School, spoke of the Child Study for Every Teacher. Miss Longshore gave a profitable illustration of some sim ple exercises for the public schools. Ex-County Supt. Johnston then de livered a very masterly address on "Live what You Learn." Prof. Barnes then continued his study on the Growth of the Child's Ideals, after which the iustitute adjourned. The teachers are all present ex cept those from Centralia and Conyngham, who are detained by the prevalence of small pox in that locality. The officers and standing com mittees of the institute are as fol lows : President, Wm. W. Evans; Vice President, L. P. Sterner; Sec retaries, A. M., A. U. Lesher, P. M., Martha E. Robison; Treasurer, Gordon Baker; Enrolling Clerks, Harlan Snyder Samuel Kressler, Fred Seely; Ushers, Arthur Cole, Carl Dreiblebis, Deri Hess, Ray Appleman, Edward Sharpless, My ron Sands: Auditors, Haines Yost, Geo. W. Henne, Ida Walter, Ger- don Shook, Mary Blue, Mary Pet ty; Resolution Committee, Frank Laubach, J. M. Roberts, R, M. Creasy, Carole Cole, Annie Snyder, T. A. Burke, F. A. Burkenstook. Myron Mordan, Lillian Hidlay, Mary Hoffman; Permanent Certifi cate Committee, L. P. Sterujr, Sa die Hagenbuch, Samuel Pursel. At a meeting of the Normal School Athletic Association, held Monday afternoon, Prof, james T. Goodwin, was elected manager of next season s foot-ball team. Prof. Goodwin is a comparatively new man at the school, having only re cently been placed at the head of the commercial department, but since his arrival he has manifested a deep interest in Athletics, and is very popular with the student body. His election carries with it the as surance that this department of the association will be carefully and effecieutly managed. A vote of thanks was extended to steward W. H. Housel, to the cook, J. Dietterick and all others who as sisted in making the past season a success. Christmas Hints To Our Lady Friends" This is the season of the year that we always have the pleasure of waiting on hundreds of Lady Patrons. We enjoy it, too. Wish there were more Holi day seasons for the Ladies can't come too often. We are aware that GOOD OLD SAINT NICK finds it very hard work filling Men's Sox with suit able gifts. A Man LikesSomething He Can Wear. But, have a care! He doesn't want "bargain counter" stud he wont wear antiquated Neckwear. Get his presents where he always buys his wear ables. Get them here, and then you can't go wrong. This whole store is a veritable Christmas Tree of gifts. Beautiful Ties, Faultless Shirts, "just right" Underwear, Substantial Half Ho.;e, Fine Handker chiefs, Good Collars and Cuffs, Handsome Umbrel las, Cuff Buttons, Silk Suspenders. Smoking Jackets, Silk Mufflers. Let us uf. your official "stocking filler." and "he" will he highly pleased. n mmmm Bloomsburg, Penn'a., Comer Main and Center Sts. Come in and see us, we'll treat you right. Given Xmas Presents Free AT THE Away Free Leader Dep't Store. The keg in our win dow has some tacks hammered into its hide. G ive us a guess as to the number of the ham mered tacks. For every dollar's worth of goods you buy, you can make a guess. You can m a k e a hundred guesses if you want. The Contest will Close 8 p. m. Dec. 24, 1903. The Prize will be Delivered the Same Xight. Here is your chance to do your Christmas Shopping at Close Cash Prices and get one of these Valuable Gifts. THE LEADER DEP'T. STORE, 4th and Market Streets, BLOOMSBURG, PENN'A. Given Away Free For the five nearest guesses to the correct number of tacks ham mered into the keg we will give away the fol lowing presents: 1. Velvet Kug, 12x9 35.00. 2. Ingrain Kug, 12x0 9.00 3. Writing Desk, 5.00 4. Parlor Lamp, 1.50 5. Parlor Table. 3.75 jn West Berwick. I i
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