8 THE COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURG, PA. THUKSI 'AY, FEBRUARY 9, 1905. jnai ACQUITS jorn miller and SON- A case which aroused consider able interest was that of the Com monwealth vs. lohn Miller Sr. and his son Miller Jr., who were charg ed with assisting a prisoner to es cape from G. C. Bellas, a deputy constable ot Briarcreek township. C. C. Kvaus Esq. who assisted Dis trict Attorney Duy in the prosecu tion of the case, made the opening remarks to the jury He said that Constable Belles, while in the per formance ef his duty on Sunday, Oct. 23, discovered Jos. Schoburl hunting rabbits on Martin Croop's land in Briarcreek township. He was placed under ariest, without offering any resistance, but asked tb be permitted to go to his board ing house where he thought he could procure bail for his appear ance before z justice of the peace the next day. The request was granted and the constable accom panied him. When they reached the boarding house they were con fronted, according to the allega tions, by John Miller Sr. and his son John Miller Jr. and several women, who took hold of William Hunsinger, who was acting as an assistant to Constable Belles, and compelled him to release the pris . oner, Schobart, who then escaped. These facts were attested to by the prosecutors, C. G. Bellas and William Hunsinger, the assistant constable. William Boyles was also a Commonwealth witness, but his testimony was more favorable to the defense. He said he saw Bellas hit the elder Miller over the head with his club without any provocation, so far as he could see. He did not see John Miller Jr. do anything to the constable. The defense sought to prove that neither Miller or his sou had in any way interfered with the Con stable. To get Schobert's testi mony required an intrepeter, he being an Austrian. His story was that lie was accosted by Constable Belles who had a revolver in his band ai d demanded ten dollars to settle t!-.c case He only had fifty cents, then Bellas offered to settle for five dollars. He was not aware at the time that Bellas was an officer. Neither of the defendants, be said, did anything to Bellas. Further testimony of the same kind was given by Miller and his son, Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Scho bert. W. C. Johnston, Esq closed to the jury (or the defense and Dis trict Attorney Duy for the prose cution. The Court charged the jury and they retired. After an hour's deliberation a verdict of not guilty and dividing the costs be tween the prosecutor and defend ants was returned. tEHT TO PENITENTIARY FOR STEAL ICJli O11I0KEN8. A 6ne of $50, costs of prosecu :ion and imprisonment in the East .rn Penitentiary for one year, was he sentence passed upon ' James Summel by Judge Little in court esterday. "Dutch," as he is .ommouly known, has been plying s vocation for some time, and nany hen .coops in the Fourth vVard have been robbed of their .-hoicest specimens. He was before he Court before on a similar rharge and sentenced to a term of naprisoument in the county jail, Hit he no sooner got out, until he '.vas at his old tricks again. In glassing sentence Judge Little re r, narked, that the former sentence 1 cad evidently not bad the desired . affect, and that a trip to Philadel- ahia mifjht do Hummel good. There is now a natural bridge over the river at Catawissa, which oas materially increased the travel on the trolley. The ice on the Cata wissa side is reported to be a foot thick. A MATTER OF HEALTH Absolutely Pure CAS I.'0 SUBSTITUTE Scrofula Is very often acquired, though cenerallv Inherited. Bad hygiene, foul air, impure water, are among its causes. It is caHed "the soil for tubercles, and where lL is allowed to remain tubercu losis or consumption is pretty sure to take root. HoodsSarsaparilla Removes every trace of scrofula. Get Hood's. For testimonials of remarkabU cores Send lor Book on Scrofula, No. I. C. L Hood Ca, Lowell, Mast, THEATRICAL. " DORA THORNE. " "Dora Thome," a dramatized novel of the present season, marks a new departure in melodrama. The story cf the play follows the book accurately enough to permit the use of the title, but the play wright has chosen the incidents and happenings with excellent taste, and woven them into a play that is in teresting in. the extreme. The audience cannot help but engage themselves sympathetically with every turn of the fortunes of Dora Thome, a girl whom the English would call "low born"; who won affection of and married the duke's son. The resultant plot may be mapped out, but the treatment of her natural girlish exuberance in contrast to the habitual reserve and repression of the manner aristo cratic, must be seen to be appreciated- A large share of the success ol the performance is due to the cast, which is sttong throughout, including as it does, Miss Cuba Niblo in the name part, Miss Isabel Sherman, who causes all the trouble and that sterling actor of old men characters, Mr. George C. Denton. "Dora Thorne" will be seen at the Opera House, Thursday evening, February 9th. THE HOLY CITY. The Holy City is correctly de scribed in the theatre program as a powerful dramatic story of old Jerusalem in the time of our Saviour. It is a very strong play and Gordon & Bennett's presenta tion at the Academy last evening was a creditable one. The com pany is good and some members played their parts in splendidly convincing style. Charles M. Greene as Caiaphas, the high priest ; Clyde B. Callicotte as Marius, a young Roman ; Raymond Gilbert as John the Baptist and Pontius Pilate; Amelia Ma f born as Herodias ; Fred N. Allen as John, the beloved disciple ; Edwin Hoyt as Judas, and Leon Robert son as Peter, deserve especial men tion. The settings are fine and costumes historically accurate and pleasing. The final scene, the grand transformation of the holy sepulchre, the resurrection and flight of angels and the gates of the new Jerusalem is a beautiful one. The atmosphere of the play is holy and impressive and made a good impression on the audience. The Morning Siqr, Meadville, Pa., Oct. 20. Opera House, Monday Feb. 21 . "a eevil's lane." Is one ol the brightest, merriest olavs ever. The "Evil Genius" himself has nothing to do with it. The comedy is in four acts and is said to be one of the most interest- ingand altogether pleasing plays ever written. Although built tor laugmer, it has a strong and con sistent plot. It is eleeantlv staeed and fetchingly costumed. A gifted acting company of comedians and comediennes has been selected es- pecially for their respective roles in a uevii s Jane. A chosen quartette of superb male voices, and the very best specialties are intro duced in such a manner as to form a natural part of, and not aji inter rupiion to, ine play. The famous Eli More Sisters are specially en gaged for the star roles. There is a charming naturalness in the work of these young actresses that is truly refreshing. They have gain ed an enviable reputation in this same play in all the principal cities and towns in the United States. Especial praise hasevery where been bestowed upon the grand opera travesty they introduce into the play, which combines grand duets, recitatives, arias, and ail exquisite ly dainty flower song. On Wed nesday evening, Feb. 15. our local theatre-goers will have the oppor tunity to see these gilted young stars and their clever company in the comedy which has been written especially for them. "A Devil's Lane." THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG. Sunbury Will Be Fast. If reports are true, and they come from a seemingly very reliable source, Snnbury the coming season will have a base ball team far superior to anything that has ever represented the Northumberland v.our.ty seat. Our informant was unable to give us the entire roster of the team, but he enumerated a sufficient number of stars to satisfy us that there will be nothing stronger around this section of the state. For instance on the pitch ing staff there will be Johnson, McEIvaine and Haverstick, a trio of amateurs of which there are few better. Kilmer, an old Normal School favorite, will look after the receiving, and another Jgood catch er nas been eugaged. Kvery posi tion on the team hai been filled with a view ot securing only the best, salary not considered, and Sunburians are radiant with hope tor tne most successful season in the town's history. New grounds have been purchased and a large, commodious grandstand will be erected to accommodate the prom ised increased attendance. Will be in Operation Within a Tear Charles Hancock, says the Sun bnry Daily, one of the prominent citizens of Danville, was in this city on Friday. Mr. Hancock is largely interested in the Danville & Sunbury Electric Railroad, and is a director of the compauy. He says that the building of the road is an assured fact and that the company expect to have it com pleted and in running order by the hrst of November. A number of contracts have been made, the rights of way have been secured over almost the entire route, and as soon as the blue birds arrive active work will commence on the construction of the road. The most important fact in connec tion with the company is that the money necessary to build the road has been secured and when the leaves fall again, the trolley from Sunbury to Danville will be in run ning order. Florida- Personally Conducted Tour via Pennsylvania Kailroad. The second Jacksonville tour of the season via the Pennsylvania Railroad, allowing two weeks in Florida, leaves New York, Phila delphia, and Washington by special train February 14. Excursion tickets, including railway transpor tation, Pullman accommodations (one berth), and meals en route in both directions while traveling on the special train, will be sold at the following rates: New York, $50.00; Buffalo, $54.25; Rochester, $54.00; Elmira, $51.45; Erie, $54.85! Wil liamsport, $50.00; Wilkesbarre, $5-35; and at proportionate rates trom other points. A similar tour will be run Feb ruary 28. For tickets, itineraries, and full information apply to ticket agents, or address Geo. W. Boyd, General Passenger Agent, Broad Street Station, Philadelphia. it Farmer's Institute. The farmers of Columbia county will be interested to learn that there will be held this year a series of Farmers' Institutes at Mainville on March 1st and 2nd; ac Rhorsburg on March 3rd and 4th; at Jersey town on March 6th. A number of instructors from other parts of the state will be present to join with the farmers of these localities in the discussion of topics relative to agriculture. These meetings will be free and open to all, and we have no doubt the farmers will avail themselves of the advantages to be gained by at tending them. Much 0:al in Biver, Rivermen say thatHhe high water following the last break-up of the ice in the Susquehanna brought down a large amount of coal and culm and that from indications there will be lively business in river coal when favorable weather arrives. From Harrisburg it is reported that the coal has lodged against a number of the piers and in the eddies and along the islands and bars. In some places where ice has formed and broken it was found that there were whole banks of coal and that some of it had frozen to the ice. Theatrical People Wed. Joseph Wilson and Rose St. Wayne Jones, members of the Quincy Adams Sawyer Co., which appeared here Monday evening of last week, were married in Wilkes Barre on Wednesday. Btu tb (to Kind You Have Always FEBRUARY COURT IN FULL SWING. I Continued from lit page. noon of December 15th last, she was returning from the school house to the home of her grand father, William Parks, with whom she and her mother were living, and was almost in sight of the resi dence when she was accosted by VanSickle, who seized her and commited a felonious assault. The first testimony was given by the little girl. Though tender in years she was cool and composed and told her story of the brutal at tack upon her in a clear concise manner. She explained how she had screamed and struggled to free herself from the clutches of the man. Her words proved the un mistakable guilt of VanSickle, and she made her testimony addition ally convincing by poiuting him out as the man who had assaulted her. Mrs. Ella Parks, the mother of the girl, was the next witness. She explained to the Court and Jury how the little girl had cried before she reached home. Later the child told her what had hap pened. Her condition she said was critical and her injuries painful and severe. The testimony of Mrs. Parks was corroborated by Dr. J. W. Winley who was called to attend the child. Thetestimony of Bruce Mears was to the effect that he was working in the woods close to where VanSickle was employed on December 15th, that he left him aud later met the little girl on the road. Constable Miles Betz was the last witness for the Commonwealth. He made the arrest. VanSickle then took the witness stand in his own defense. He de nied that he committed or attempt ed to commit the assault. His explanation was that he was cutting down a tree aud did not notice the child until she was crossing where he thought the tree would fall. He rushed and grabbed her, but fell, and he sought to convey the impression that the little girl was injured by the fall. The case was given into the hands of the jury at half past eleven o'clock Tuesday and when court convened at two o'clock was re turned finding VanSickle guilty on the second count of the indictment which charged him with committing an assault and attempting to com mit rape. VanSickle was immediately called before the bar for sentence. He was given to understand that no faith was placed in his testimony, but that the jury in returning a verdict on the second count -had placed it beyond the power of the Court to impose the penalty which it had in mind. He was then sentenced to pay the costs of prose cution, a fine of $1000 and undergo an imprisonment with labor for five years in the lias-tern Penitenti ary. I he bheritt to conduct him to the penitentiary within ten days. This is the full limit of punishment. College of Musio $34 Pays six weeks instruction and board at the College of Music, Freeburg, Pa., piano, organ, sing ing, brass and string instruments taught. Young people as well cared for as at home. Terms begin May 2, June 13 and July 25. For Catalogue address, Henry B. Mover. 2-2-xt Rehearsals are going on for the annual entertainment by the em ployees of the Carpet Mill. There will be an oldfasbioned minstrel first part lasting forty-five minutes. to lie followed by a halt hour or mere of good variety turns. The performers are using the Opera nouse stage tor rehearsals. The entertainment will be given on the evening of the 25th of this month. Moyer Bros., Will Give One Week's Treatment Free. Hand this coupon to Moyek Bkos. Gentlemen: Please givo me a Week's Free Ticatment bottle of Or. Kennedy's Cal-Cura Solvent. Name.... Address, We sell and heartily recommend Dr. David Kennedy's Cal-Cura Sol vent, the wonderful new Kidney and Liver cure. It is not a "patent medicine." It will not disappoint you. Reputation counts. Dr Ken nedy's excellent preparations have been world famous for over 30 years. We will give you a Week's Free Treatment bottle if you simply cut out the coupon above and hand to us. Large bottles, for complete reatment, cost $1.00, 6 bottles tor $5.00. I ., - PA. xxxooooxo$ W$ Quote You Most on these linens, that we are tb.it is not under price every cent of the former NAPKINS. $475 Napkins now $4-2S 375 Napkins now 3.45 2-50 Napkins now 2.19 1.75 Napkins now 1.49 t.oo Napkins now .84 1 TOWELS. $1.00 Towels now 84c. 75c. Towels now 62c. Soc. Towels now 44c. 25c. Towels now 22c. 15c. Towels now I2ic. LUNCH CLOTHS. 30x30 Cloths were 25c. now 21 cents. MA LB Asf Is It true you want to look old? then use Hall's Hair Rcnewer, of early life restored to your P. M. REILLY, PRATICAL PLUMBER, Steam, Gas 'and Hot Water Fitter. The aliove cut represents the. IMPERIAL SECTIONAL BOILER fr which I have accepted the agency. Die IMPERIAL i simple and durable In con structton, having amajimum amount of Hresur Sac am vet a sufficient ammmt of fltm turjnoe to maintain enmomlcalcomtnistion The overhang ing fire mrjaoe in the lmmrial Boiler is larger and more efficient than any other rant iron Imller not, constructed an the Ire infringes on both fide and bottom of the over hang and as fire surface tn a boiler is from four to nix timet more effectual titan flue surfaceoneneed nolbe a heatxg engin eer to understand lane eteeedingly economical and effectual the Imperial Hollers are. A l,SO the Agency for the KBYSTOXH COrrjiB riiL B uuiuisii witn steel casing. 438 CENTRE STREET, BELL 'PHONE BLOOMSBURG, PA. W.L DOUGLAS, 3.00,B.50aiul4.00 The success of this store is due to n.erit alcne. They combine Style, Wearing Qualities and comfort. More men are wearing them today than any other shoe made. Fall and Winter line now in stock. Come in and let us fit you with a pair. W. H. MOORE, Corner Main and Iron Sts,, BLOOMSBURG, PA. USE BLACK DIAMOND UfUICIV vv 1 1 1 o i i rj OXXX0XXOKXX Interesting prices now selling:. Not a yard and the linens are worth price. TABLE LINENS. $1.50 Linens now 1.29 1 .00 Linens now 84c. 75c. Linens now 59c. 50c. Linens now 44c. 25c. Linens now 21c. DOYLIES. $1.25 Doylies now 90c. 95c. Dojles now 69c. 50 and 59c. Doylies 390. 25c. Doyles now 19c. IRISH POINT and CUT Out Table Covers Etc, $1.50 and 1.25 nowgsc. 75c. Covers now 59c. 50 and 59c Covers 39c. 25c. Covers tnow 19c. VEGETABLE SICILIAN fUHairRenewer Then keep your gray hair. If not, and have all the dark, rich color hair. "ri?nVct?tlE!LT,t"'m Beagle Studio, Prompt attention given Photographic Work Crayons, Framing. Copying and Bromide Enlargements. Hade at Short Notice. The Beagle Studio MAIN AND CENTRE STS You can save money on Tianos and Or gans. Y u will always find the largest and best makes and lowest prices. PIANOS, From $175.00 and Upwards. ORGANS, From $50.00 and Upwards We sell on the installment plan. Pianti $25.00 down and $10.00 per month. Oi gans, $10.00 down, $5.00 per month. Lib e.al discount for cash. Sheet music, at on hali price. Musical merchandise of all kinds. We handle Genuine Singer High Arm SEWING MACHINES. $5.00 down and $3.00 per month. We a!f handle the Demorest Sewing Machine, from $.'9.50 and upwards. Sewing Machine Needles and Oil for all makes of Sewing Machines. Best male of WASH MACHINES, FROM $4.00 UP TO U.00. J. SALTZEtf, Music Rooms No. 115 W. Mailt Strwt below Market, Bloomsburg, Pa. photo; For the Satisfactory Kind in Up-to-date Styles, go to CapwelTs Studio, (Over Uartmati's Store) BLOOMSBURG. PA. We promptly -obtain V. h. anil IfirvnZ ri rTi T n it r m riini h 1 11 1 v W A T it U . MEN AND WO.MK.V In this county and tut Joining lnriitnrti.8. to rupreseni and advttrtlM an old eutubilHtied Iioush of tutUd iluunctui Blancllng. Salary to nion J1 weekly, lu women fij to Sim i weekly with Expense advanced Monday by olinclc rtlrma trom huadmiartors. UonjHuud bUKRy ImniHtied wUn nmwiwary: position pHrmauunr, Acld'vnu Hluw llroa. A Ho.. Dept. 6, Munon Uld, l Ulcigo, 111. 1-ik w
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