8 THE COLUMBIAN. M.OOMSBURG, PA. TMUKS1 AV, MAY li, 1905. UAPTAIS THOMAS ALDERSON DEAD- Hi Passing Recalls Bloody Mollto Magulro period in This Region, The death a week ao of Captain Thomas AWlcrson, of Devil's Lake, N. U., removed one of the few sur viving figures of the bloody Mollie Maguire episode in the anthraciti region. Alderson was chief of the Reading Coal and Iron police, and in his campaign against the Mollies he co operated with James Me Tar Ian, the famous detective, whose discoveries resulted in six hangings in one day. McParlan, like Alderson, was scores of times threatened with assassination, but he is still living in the West and is hale and prosperous Captain Alderson, who held his office until 1SS7, was credited with having made the suggestion to President Franklin B. Gowen, of the Reading, that Allan Pinkerton be employed to expose the Mollies. It was the result of the calling in of Pinkcrten's men that McParlan, who became widely known through the anthracite region as "James McKenna," became an actor in the terrible tragedy. It was in February, 187G, that Captain Alderson 's most delicate work against the Mollies was ac complished. Uy that time, after his long residence in the coal region, suspicion had been aroused as to the true identity of McParlan, and it was necessary to guard him with the greatest vigilance for fear he should lie murdered and all the re sults of the investigation during the part years be lost. 'I he men who had so long carried the affairs of the county with a high hand were now in a state of de moralization. They apparently realized that they were at the end of their career. The prison and the gallows loomed up before them. They were determined to destroy all evidence of their criminal acts. The books and papers of the society were burned and it was resolved to murder McParlan. A letter was sent to the detective from police headquarters in order to deceive the Mollies. McParlan had all along pretended to be a fugitive from justice, but to be on friendly terras with Alderson and Captain Linden, who were protecting him. This letter advised him to flee. Mc Parian received and opened it among a crowd of Mollies. " I'll not budge wan single inch, to save tht;ni all from perdition ! " exclaimed the detective after read ing the letter aloud to the crowd. " I am innocent. I'll only be ar rested, anyhow. An' if othersstand Dy, why shouldn't I? " The Mollies applauded him for this exhibition of mock courage. They would have acted in an en tirely different manner had they known that warrants had already been sworu out for their arrest. But the suspicion of the detec tive could not be allayed. Plots were 'aid to kill him and throw his body down a deserted mine shaft, where it would never be found. Dennis Dowling, a burly Mollie, was then designated to kill McPar lan, but all these plans were frus trated by Captain Alderson. The summary of the work of Captain Alderson, and those who were associated with him, shows that twelve Mollies were found guilty cf murder in the first degree, four of murder in the second de gree ; four of being accessory to murder ; sixteen 01 conspiracy to murder ; six of perjury, in estab lishing the familiar alibi, and many others for assault and battery. Eleven of these men were hanged. The Ploonisburg Wheelmen have abandoned the idea of taking their minstrel show to Danville. A MATTER OF HEALTH Absolutely Pure tiAsmsoDsimm (mi) P8HBL&R Jill Humors Arc impure matters which tho skin, liver, kidneys and other organs ran not take care of without help, thcro is such nn accumulation of them. They litter the wkolo system. Pimples, boils, eczema and other eruptions, loss of appetite, that tired feeling, bilious turns, fits of Indirec tion, dull headaches and many other troubles are due to them. Hood's Sarsaparllla and Pills Kemovo all humors, overcome all their effects, strengthen, tone and invigorate tho wholo system. "I hud suit rhpnm on my hands so that I coulil nut work. I took Hood's Sarsaparllla and It droTe out the humor. I continued Its use till the sores disappeared." Mas. Iba O. Brows, Ruiaford Falls, Me. Hood's Sarsaparllla promises to cure and keeps the promise. COURT PROCEEDINGS. The Business ol the First Week was Con cluded Thursday, Before adjourning court, on Thursday, Judge Staples, especial ly presiding, voiced a strenuous ob jection to the costs in the case of the Commonwealth vs. Alex Kor oksy, being placed on the county. It was a case from over the moun tain, in which the prosecutor, Lew is Makosky charged the defendant with having taken a certain amount of coal from an uncompleted work ing, selling it, and appropriating thejmoney, amounting to something over niu? dollars. District Attorn ey Duy had entered nolle pros, and the Court after delivering some earnest words against the county bearing the costs, directed that they be sent to the officers who had returned the case, the Centralia constable and justice. District Attorney Duy read over the list of cases which were disposed ot as follows: Commonwealth vs. Willam Sher man. Charge f. and b., Diana Steely prosecutrix, case continued Commonwealth vs. Martin Walsh and Anthony Walsh. Charge il legal mining of coal. Fred Stein- uietz, prosecutor. Nolle pros allow ed. Commonwealth vs. Charles Smith Charge f. and b., Dowella Apple- gate, prosecutrix. Nolle pros, al lowed. Commonwealth v s. Wormau Whiteuight. Charge f. and b., Ldith Swartz, prosecutrix. Case continued. Commonwealth vs. Win. Dawson Charge f. and b., Lottie Martz, prosecutrix. Case continued. Commonwealth vs. Oscar Fetter- man, charge, assault and battery Henry Heist prosecutor. Case settled. Commonwealth vs. Patrick Mur phy, charge, illegal mining of coal. bred Steinruetz, prosecutor. Nolle pros, allowed. Commonwealth vs. Thomas Mohan, charge illegal mining of coal. Fred. Steinmetz, prosecutor. Nolle pros, allowed. Commonwealth vs. Con Ifiand, charge, keeping a bawdy house. Nolle pros, allowed. Commonwealth vs. Joseph H Feigh, charge, desertion, etc., Hannah Feigh, prosecutrix. Case continued. Commonwealth vs. William Fenstermacher, charge, embezzle ment as consignee and factor. II. II. Keifer, prosecutor. Case con tinued. Commonwealth vs. Charles Hughes, charge f. and b., Jennie Brobst, prosecutix. Case continu ed. Commonwealth vs. Charles Stack house, charge, assault and battery, John Fox, prosecutor. Nolle pros allowed. Commonwealth vs. Sidney K, Peters, charge, desertion. Bertha M. Peters, .prosecutrix. settled. Commonwealth vs. W. P. Joyce, jonu j. Joyce and Joseph Murphy, cuarge, uniawtul sale of oleomar garine. Robert Simmers.prosecutor. vuiiwiiucu. GRAND JURY'S RKI'ORT. The Grand Jury handed in its report 1 hursclay morning in which was embodied the followinc: "We have examined the public buildings and find the court house in good condition; but suggest that the yard in rear of the court house be enclosed by a suitable fence to ex clude the public; also that a new typewriter be secured for the Sher iff's office. "In regard to the jcil we say that new screens be furnished for the doors and windows and that the 'phone bell be placed in the kitchen as it cannot be heard where it is now. We recommend that the jail yard be cleaned. "Respectfully submitted, C. IS. Savage, Foreman." To the foregoing was attached THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, the following recommendation to the County Commissioners: "The Grand Jury after deliberate consid I eration have decided that under the present heavy debt and the ex 1 pense to which the county ha9 re ! centlv been subiected throuuh j j - - ti flood we think it unnecessary for additional expense. "Furthermore the condition of the gas light system is working satisfactorily and adequate for oil present needs. C. K. Savage, Foreman." II. B. Creasy, Clerk. THE RIVER BRIDUE- Repairs Will Greatly Exceed the Original Cost. Work on the river bridge at Cata wissa started by the contractors, Barry & Caldwell on Monday, and it is the purpose as we understand it. to push it to a speedy completion. The viewers recommended the ad dition of two spans, that is five altogether. Their report however has been modified, and the bridge will have but three spans as before It will be what is known to bridge builders as a camel's back, that is it will be three feet higher in the center than at the ends. The spans now standing are to be jacked up or elevated, the one this side four feet, and then the rise will be gradual to the center which will be seven feet higher than it was before Both sides will have walks for the use of pedestrians. A fact in con nectiou with the bridge which it appears is not generally known is that it is to cost $124,500.00 which s $13.5 o more than the cost of the original structure, rive per cent, of this amount is to be paid by the county, which goes toward the expenses of the viewers, making the drafts, specifications and so on. Father Found Runaway Daughter at Pitts ton. The strange disappearance of Miss F.dith Houseknecht from her home in Greenwood township this county on Thursday, April 27, was cleared up on Monday when her father, Thomas Houseknecht found the runaway girl at the home of Hose Keller at West Pittston. The girl who is only seventeen years of age left her home on the date above mentioned ostensibly to visit at the home of Peter Zeigler who resides at Light Street. She was driven from her home to the Bloomsburg & Sullivan Railroad station by Mrs. Sylvania Kline. It appears how ever that she deceived her parents, and that the proposed visit was only used as a ruse to get away from home. Instead of leaving the train at Light Street she came on to Bloomsburg and took the train here for West Pittston where she had made arrangements to work for the Hellers. A letter from Peter Zeigler asking why the visit had been postponed was the first intimation Mr. and Mrs. Houseknecht had concerning their daughter s strange actions He came to Bloomsburg on Satur day and made inquiry, but could learn nothing. Not till he return ed home in the evening did he find a clue, and then the neighbors in formed him where; the girl was. Mr. Houseknecht arrived in town with his daughter from West Pitts ton on Monday. She was apparent ly unconcerned and did not realize the strangeness of her conduct or the great anxiety she had caused her parents. Parish House Supper. The supper at the Parish House last Saturday evening was largely attended, and the receipts were ov er ninety dollars. These meals are very popular, and are always well patronized. They are pre pared by excellent cooks, and serv ed very attractively. The tables were decorated with roses and car nations presented by Mrs. J. L. Dillon. The arrangements and management under leadership of Mrs. C.W. Funston, President of St. Margaret's Guild, and her corps 01 active workers, were perfect in every detail. The only criticism that is ever heard of these suppers is that too much is given for the price charged. At least twenty cents should be made the figure by all the churches at their lunch suppers. Consolidated Telephone in Berwick, A deal whereby the Lower Lu zerne Telephone, & Supply Co., a branch of the Consolidated Co.. se- cures the Berwick exchange of the united telephone Co. has been completed, and the exchange will be a part of the Consolidated sys tem. It is understood that the plan of the company is to put in a new switch board, move to more commodious quarters and place their system in Berwick on the best possible footing. U- GRANT M0RGA1H HAS RESIGNED- U. Grant Morgain who for the past eighteen months has been the general secretary of the Young Mens' Christian Association in Bloomsburg has resigned, and will on June first take possession of the bakery and confectionery store sit uated on Main street below Market which he purchased on Monday from K. Woolsey. In an interview with the writer on Tuesday, Mr. Morgain gave a brief outline of the work accomplish ed since his election to the secre taryship a year and a half ago, all of which showed an encouraging growth along all lines of associa tion work. The announcement of his resignation came in the nature ol a surprise to everybody including the board of directors of the Y. M. C. A. as he had only a short time ago been elected for another year. He has had the change in mind for Eonie time, but not until Mon day did he arrive at a definite de cision and then the deal was then consumated in short. Mr. Morgain has made an efficient secretary and through his untiring efforts has not only placed the Association upon a more substantial basis than he found it, but has also effected many material improvements about the buildings and grounds. He has been very popular with the members and the fact that he has severed his connection with the as sociation is a matter of deep re gret. Mr. Woolsey will remain here till the first of June when he will go to Hazletou, his foimer home, and engage in business. Mr. Woolsey, during his resi dence in our midst has made many warm friends. He has been a dil igent, earnest worker in the Luth eran Church, has taken an active part in all its services, and his go ing away will call forth many ex pressions of regret. The board of directors of the association will meet Saturday evening, when Mr. Morgain's re signation will be acted upon. They will appoint a committee to take up the matter with the State Secretary and a successor will probably be appointed by June 1st. COUNCIL REDUCES THE TAX RBTE. Continued from 1st page. The matter of tearing up the streets was brought up by Mr. Runyon and upon the advice of Solicitor Herring an ordinance will be prepared covering the matter. The crossing over an alley in the rear of the Tustin Mansion on Third street was ordered repaired as it is in a bad condition. Mr. Yetter brought up the sub ject of paving Market Square, stating that the bank, F. P. Pursel, and R. H. Hartman were willing to contribute to it. It appears that it would cost the town about$2 2oo and Mr. Magee said that with the Duilaing ot sewers, the town had no money for frills. The matter was discussed and on motion the matter was referred to a committee to interview the property owners and trolley company and ascertain how much they were willing to contribute. End of Madden (Jase The case of Michael Madden against the Lehigh Valley Coal Company was settled for all time on Monday when the Supreme Court at Philadelphia handed down a dicision affirming the judgment of junge Little, in the common Pleas Court of this County. The outcome of this case invol ved millions upon millions of dollars for had the lower court been reversed suits for the recovery of damages resultant from the robbing of pillars would have been brought, and coal companies in all sections of the country would have been affected. Our readers will easily recall the facts in the case. Madden purchased the surlace right and erected a house. In the deed the privilege of mining all the coal is reserved and Madden waives all claim for damages to the surface. Some time later he received a notice from the Coal Company that they proposed to rob the pillars under the house, and that in order to avoid damages to the buildintr he should move it. The company subsequently robbed the pillars, and as might naturally be exnected there was a depression in the surface and the house was damaged. Madden then brought this action to recover. It was tried before Judge Little who decided in favor of the Coal Company. Counsel in the case were E. J. Flynn Ksq. of Centralia and Judge Walters of Mt. Carruel. for Madden. and Fred T. Ikeler Fsq. and S. P. woiverton ivsq. ot sunbury tor the the Coal Co.. EXECUTORS' NOTICE. gitats jf Riiclmel M. Otrton, DturnteH. Nott? U hereby given tl.at tetter teatamimt sry 00 the estate of Kachael M ulrton, deceas ed bave been granted to tbe undersigned ex eoutor. AH persous havlni claims siulust sold estate are requested to present, the same to f-ffat wm. CHK1B1UN, txeou-or. PA. xxxxxxxxxx OOOCKXXXX0XX Our Give Starts May 12th. Every department has special prices during Hay. Each buyer has the privilege of choosing a present from one of six tables of useful goods in proportion to the purchase made. Come to the store for particulars. Ayers Pills m I'lauiuui vi uw 11 ui 1 1111 1' 1 til & r uc NOW IS THE jTIME of year when you think of clemiing hoiiHC, also of cleaning up tho rub bish and foul matter which litis ne oiniuilatcil aliout your premises, to guard against hickni'ss, lint do you ever give the seeoiul thought to'tlu old built-in unsanitary I'liimhinn Fixtures which breed disease riht in your own houses. If you think of installing New Fixtures I am ready to (pinto you jrood prices o n ST A NDA l!l SA XJ T. I .' ) MFU. ( '' S Kihhih I Uodx, all fully guaranteed. All Jobbing ol Plumbing and Heating Promptly Attendoo to. P. M. REILXYj 4.'t8 Centre St. JJell 'I'lione Time to Think of Summer Footneeds. A rising thermometer sug gests low shoes. Every wo man hails with delight the re turn of the Oxford season. " John Kelly " shoes never before came to us in more attractive styles. Patents for Sundays and Tans for every day. The new lasts the smart pat ternsthe wide ribbon ties all deserve your thoughtful attention. The most popular styles at $2.00 to $3.O0. W. H. MOORE, . Comer Main and Iron Ss., BLOOMSBURG, PA. USE BLACK DIAMOND WHISKY H X1 ' 1 " " " ' Away Sale i Keep them in the house Take one when you feel bil ious or dizzy. They act di rectly on the liver. low.V.MfvV BUCKINGHAM'S DYE nrrr it, of iri ,umrtt nn k r not m wmnrA. n i Beagle Studio, Trompt attention (jiven Photographic Work Crayons, Framing. Copying and Bromid Enlargements. Made at Short Notice, The Beagle Studio MAIN AND CENTRE STS. Our Pianos j are the leaders. Our lines in-' elude the following makes : CiiAS-. M. Stikkk, Henry P. Miller, Brewer & Prvor, Koiiler & Camhiei.l, and Radel. o IN ORGANS we handle the Estey, Miller.II.Leiir & Co., AND BOWLUY. This Store has the agency for SINGER HIGH ARM SE ' IX G MACHINES and VICTOR TALKING MA CHINES. WASH MACHINES Ilelby, 1900, Queen, Key. : stone, Majestic. 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