WW VOL j8. BLOOMSBURG, PA., THURSDAY, DECEMBER jl, l90j. NO. s MURDER AND SUICIDE Joe Daukshaw Shoots Donoy Gsliphey, and Then Turns Weapon Upon Himself. Were Celebrating Christmas. Centralia is stirred ngaiit. This time it is a shooting affair. It oc curred Friday night. It was the climax of a Christmas celebration, and resulted in the death of Joe Daukshaw, the perpetrator, while the victim, Dotiey Gsliphey, is fatally wounded. From information we have gain ed and which is apparently authentic it appears that Daukshaw, and Gslephey, were two of a party in vited by George Moklogh to his house, to spend a merry evening. Intoxicants, as is usually the case, played a prominent part in the celebration. Robbed of their reason by a too free use of whiskey, the quarrel was started, and partici pated in by the whole number. Sud denly Daukshaw invited Gsliphey out of the house, and without any apparent provocation shot him twice in the head. Gsliphey reeled and fell to the ground, with the blood streaming from the wounds, Daukshaw, realizing the enormity of his crime, be thinking his victim dead, turned the smoking pistol on himself, and sent a bullet crashing through his left temple, killing himself instantly. Officers were hastily summoned and were soon on the scene. Condy Langclon, Ovey Kaiii, and Samuel Cortright being the police squad who responded and arrested every body in the house and took them before Squire Ryan, who dismissed the case, as it was plain that the murderer had taken his own life'. The bullets were taken from the man's head and examined and fit the revolver which was found on the spot and which fell from Dauk shaw's hand after he had shot him self. Daukshaw, who acted as inter preter in cases in which natives of his country were implicated at the September term of Court, is claim ed to have been au anarchist, and to have had a very bad character. Kight or nine years ago he shot and killed his wife at Mt. Carmel and it is said that three years ago, before coming to Centralia, he kill ed three people in New York. He was looked upon as a desperate and dangerous character. It is also said that he had not been recognized for some time by his children, who live in Centralia, two sons and two , daughters. He was a I'olander by birth, a man 50 years old, heavy built and wore a drooping moustache and had a limp in his walk. THE 01U3E REMOVED- Services in the Reformed Church on Sunday were dispensed with owing to an estoppage in the sewer, which overflowed the basement to the depth of several feet and ex tinguished the fires in the furnace. It also added to the discomfort of numerous Third street residents, by filling up their cellars, and superintendent of streets. Neyhard was appealed to. He Immediately set about to abate the nuisance, but not until he had sunk three holes into the frozen earth did he dis cover the cause. The trouble was all clue to a silver fork, which had become lodged cross ways in the sewer pipe. aiul prevented the refuse from passing through. Superintendent Neyhard uas made inquiry as to the Ownership of the fork, but lib one appears to claim it, and just how it got iuto the sewer is a mystery. WILL OOODPI DENTLER BUILDING- Charles M. Kvans, who for two years past has conducted the shoe store in the Cl.uk building, will shortly move into the F. D. Dentler building. The room will first be improved and modernized, with fine plate glass windows, new shelving and other fixtures which will advance in appearance the whole interior of the room. Mr. Evant has had a thorough schooling in the business, and is quite familiar with every phase of it. He lias established a nice trade and witli the increased space which his new quarters will afford, and a larger stock, there is every reason to be lieve that he will win still greater success. HIS ESCAPE FAILED. Bruno Vicci Attempted to Dig His Way Out of Jail, But Was Caught. THE NOISE BETRAYED HIM. Had it not been for the noise that reached the ears of George I,ore, a prisoner in an adjoining cell, who reported the matter to the turnkey, P.ruuo Vicci, who is doing time forau attempt to kill his wife, and for shooting J. M. Fair cliilds, would in all probability, have dug his way out of the Col umbia County Jail Wednesday morning. The stunt was not a new one, it was tried, before, and not very long ago, by a prisoner named Farver, and in fact it was with the same implement, used by Farver, a leg from an old iron cot, that Vicci sought to gain his freedom. His plan was to get through the wall into the next cell, which he knew opened on the outside, and then when a suitable opportunity presented itself to make good his escape. Turnkey Black, acting on in formation made to him by George Lore, investigated and found that Vicci had alreadv made an oneninsr through the wall, sufficiently large to crawl through, and was at work on the outer wall. lie was immediately removed to a cell lined with sheet iron, on the lower floor. DEATH OF DR. STEWART MIT0HELL A death, the announcement of which carries sorrow to the hearts of all those who knew him well, was that of Rev. Stewart Mitchell, D. D. which occurred at the Presby terian Manse, at Mt. Carmel, at half-past one o'clock yesterday afternoon. He had long been in poor health, and his death is at tributed to old age and general debility. Many of our townspeople will re call with pleasure the Doctor's pastorate in Bloomsburg, and will remember his earnest and tireless efforts for the upbuilding of the Church. Just how long he was here, we are unable to say. He succeeded Rev. D. J. Waller as pastor of the Presbyterian church aud remained several years, He left here about fifteen years ago. Dr. Mitchell was a native of Philadelphia, and was educated at the Penna. University. He pre pared for the ministry at the Prince ton Theological Seminary. He was the master of eight languages, and spoke each of them fluently. A wife and one daughter sur vives. The funeral will occur on Saturday, and the remains taken to Muncy for burial. At last evening's prayer meet ing, a committee, composed of Dr. Hemineway. 11. V. Wnite, Unas. Moyer, Mrs. I. K. Miller, and Miss Powell was appointed to lorm suit able resolutions aud have them sent to the family. CHRISTMAS DASUC- The Christmas dance held at the Exchange Hotel on Monday even ing was a Dtllliaut social anair, there being: about fifty CGUpIe? present. F.xcellent music was lur nished by Oppenheim's orchestra of Wilkes-barre. To an old stage.: who has attended these dances for many years past it seemed like KC'ing away from home, as mire thau half of those present were stringers. Berwick was largely represented, and there were guests from Sunbury, Lewisbtirg. Wilkes-Ixu-re, Catawissa, New York, Phila delphia, and various other points. TOMER RESIDENT DEAD- A. Worley Monroe died in Car thage, Mo. on Dec. 24th of paraly sis aged 65 years 7 mouths and 27 davs. He formerly resided iu Blooms burg and was a painter by trade and leader of the band. He was down town in the forenoon and while eat ing his dinner at home he had a stroke ot paralysis and died in ten hours afterwards. Hfs wife died twelve years ago. He leaves a family of four sons and one daugh ter, all growu, and two brothers, John J. Monroe of Penn'a. C. C. Monroe of Carthage, Mo. A little daughter has been born i to Rev. aud Mrs. W. M. Tiuker. . Character of Our Investments. w E LIMIT Our Investments Substantial Kind ; such Securities as are of Acknowl edged Value, aud easily Converted into Cash. A. Z. SC'IOCH, President. C- F- Flower, of Mt Pleasant Had Key No-1 There was scarcely room to breathe in Townsend's store Mon day afternoon. It was the day set apart for the determining of the fortunate ones in the key contest. Half past one o'clock was to be the time of starting, but their store was completely congested with people nearly an hour before that time. When Harry Townsend lifted the golden case from its position in the window to the counter inthecentre of the store in order to give each key holder an opportunity to try his own keys, there was a rush for the treasure box, each' desirous to reach there and have the first chance at the box. Not until the supply of five persons had been exhausted was there found a key that would spring the lock, and that was in the possession of D. F. Hower, of Mt. Pleasant township. The look of pleasure 'and satisfaction that illuminated his countenance as the lid was lifted and he was told to reach in and help himself to ten of the shining dollars would be hard to describe. Some idea of his elation can be gathered from the fact that he had fourteen keys, but when he struck the one that unlock ed the box he never stopped to try the rest, but shoved the lucre iuto the recesses of his overalls and el bowed his way our jjhe side door. The second key to open the lock was produced by Marvin Young of Bloomsburg, and he helped himself to six of the remaining ten dollars. Thsre is an amu sing incident in connection with Mr. Young's good fortune. His keys nine in number were bought from Calvin Girton, of town for fifty cents. Just before the affair started Mr. Girton had been in the store for some little time, but grew impatient and offered to sell out. Hurley Mordan pro posed to Young that they each put in a quarter and buy him out. They did and one of the keys un locked the box. This is an in stance where it didn't pay to be in a hurry. Mrs. James Lawler, of Blooms burg, held key No. 3, and she was given the remaining four dollars. The three clocks, all handsome ones, were captured by Bessie Jacoby of Bloomsburg , Harry Lonccnbureer of Catawissa and Alonzo Ward of Bloomsburg. It was probably one of the best advertising schemes that has ever been hit upon. There were about 3,000 keys out, and 2,250 turned iu, X'JE STUDENTS' LECTURE U0UK9E FOR 1903-04 The Committee in chtlrg of The Students' Lecture Course of the Normal School is now ready to an nounce the course of entertainments for the school year. The course, as a whole, is con ceded by all, to be the very test ever offered by the committee. The numbers and the dates are as follows: Capt. Richmond Pearson Ilobson, Subject; "United States ss a Great World Power." Tuesday, Jan. 5. Prof. Angelo Heilprin, Subject; "Mount Pelee and the Tragedy of Martinique." Monday, Jan. 11. Win. R George, Subject; "The George Junior Republic." Monday, Jan. 18. Rev. I. L. Lansing, Subject; "The Revival of Generosity." Monday, February 1. Concert The Bostonia Sextette. Monday, February 15. The diagram rpens Thursday, Dec. 31, at Bidleman's Book Store. Course tickets $1.25. to Securities of the most WM. H. HIDLAY, Cashier. mae (preaenfa (Here's a few of them.) Mrs. Potts' Irons, Dover Irons, Bisscll Sweepers, Wringers, Nickle ware, Carv ing Sets, Enamel Ware, Pocket Knives and Shears. -o Mechanical Toys, Skates, Sleds and Tool Chests. FOR SALE BV J.G.Wells, Gener&l Hardware, Bloomsburg, Pa. Untou Sooiul and 'watch Meeting. An interesting program for the New Year's Kve, prepared by the Young People's Societies of Blooms burg. Services will be held in the Methodist Church, on New Year's Eve, from nine to twelve o'clock. During the first hour a social will be held in the large and cheerful rooms in the basement, for which an amusing aud entertaining pro gram has been prepared by the local committee. From ten to eleven o'clock the following pro gram has been prepared and will be rendered in the main audience room f the church: Selection Orchestra Selection Male Quartette Reading Miss Gunton Violin Solo Miss Webster Vocal Solo Mrs. Barton Reading Miss Richardson Vocal Solo Miss Coombs Selection Male Quartette Selection, Orchestra Theri will come an hour for Con secration and watching the in com ing of the New Year. Though arranged largely by the Young People's Societies, these three ses sions are for all persons, old and young, who may enjoy and profit by them. It is hoped that the citizens will fill the large audience room to show their appreciation of the efforts made by the committee and the generosity of these who appear on the program. High School students have start ed a movement to secure a piano for the building. Stock iu the instrument win ie soia among students, the alumni and friends of the school, until the recpiired amount is secured. There is $113 in the treasury now, aud it is hoped to add $ po more to the amount. The work has been placed in charge of the Franklin and Liucoln Societies of the school. Postmaster Jas. C. Brown and his efficient force including the clerks and carriers are to be com pl.meuted for the admirable aud highly satisfactory manner in which they handled the heavy holiday mails. The holiday sea son is a very trying time at the post office, but they acquitted themselves in a manner that has called forth many expressions of appreciation. "Lonely" Overcoat Sale. H Next Saturday morning we will offer one hundred new Overcoats branded 15.00, 20.00 and 25.(0, to the first comers at 12.00, 15 00 and 20.00. Just because they are "Lonelies" last of lots, singles, stav-behinds Overcoats which were bashful about putting themselves forward or sent in late from the manufacturer. Remember the date. Sit on our doorsteps all night rather than fail to be in time on Satur day. Our loss, your gain. Corner Main and Center Sts. Bloomsburg, Penn'a., 0 Come in and see us, we'll treat you right. INVENTORY TALK. In a few days we will start taking account of our stock. A tedious affair but a very necessary one. We would much rather count dollars than count yards of cloth or carpet. AVe would rather do this even though the dollars were without any profit. Here is your chance to obtain goods at close prices in every department. Short Lengths of Carpet just enough for a room. WE CLOSE OUT AT COST. Then in the quick selling during the holiday season some goods get mussed. Some do not take for some reason or another. All of these we nre willing to let go at cost before Inventory. We thank our many friends who have helped make our suc cessful business during 1903. We want more of it during 1904 and it will not be our fault if we do not get it. Wishing all of our patrons a HAPPY NEW YEAR. We are yours for more business, THE LEADER DEPT. STORE; 4th and Market Streets, BLOOMSBURG, PENN'A. DON'T LET THESE GET AWAY FROM YOU. V
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