THE COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURQ, lJA. 5 "KEITH'S ICONQUEROR. THE COLUMBIAN. nl.OOMSHURG, FA. "TlFUKSI)AY, .iriiY 10 UHiS i utirrd at He Font Ofliv, Mnitmnmrg, Ai. tMrraiidnlnii mtWrr, Vnrrli 1, Isss. Duavillo Man in Suit for $80,000,000. The fact is not generally known here that there lives in Danville the chief claimant in a suit about to be instituted against the city of Wil mington, Delaware, to recover to heirs of Charles Springer over 1800 acres of leased land upon which the major part of the city of Wilming ton is built. The value of the land is estimated at about $80,000,000. The fortunate individual in ques tion is our townsman, Jacob A ten, the great great grandson of Charles Christopher Springer, the original owner of the tract. The land was leased to the city of Wilmington about 125 years ago, in three leases, the last of which ran out in 1895 or thereabout, which should have thrown the land directly back to the heirs. The amount involved, however, was so great and the questions involved so weighty that many thousands of dollars have been expended and much work undertaken in prepara tion for the suit. Now everything is in readiness and it remains only to finish up the minor details before the suit will be begun. Mr. Aten baes his claim cn the fret that through his mother, n daughter of John Springer, who was a grandson of the original Charles, he is the great, great grandson of Charles and the oldest surviving descendant, and chief heir to the legacy. Mr. Aten has in his possession all the documents necessary to prove the line of direct descent and on which is based the entire suit. They include among other things, the family bible of Conrad Springer the son of Charles as well as a genealo gy of the house of Springer dating back to Carl of Sweden who lived several generations prior to the birth of Charles. The fight has been in progress about 30 years. Two organizations have been formed embracing in one or the other all the claimants of the estate, the western organization with headquarters at Cleveland, Ohio, and the eastern organization with headquarters in this citv. Money has been contributed from time to time, so that at present the organization has ample means in its treasury to meet all expenses. A significant fact in connection with the claim, is that the city of Wilmington has virtually recogniz ed the claim that it stands on leas ed ground, by refusing to sell a foot of the land in question at any time within the last hundred years, every so called property holder on the tract really being a lessee of the city. The majority ol the near heirs re side in Montour county. Conrad, tbe son of Charles, lies buried at Strawberry Ridge and his children with two exceptions all settled within a radius of twelve miles of this city. Danville Nezcs. Examinations for Certificates. Sixteen persons took the exami nation for provisional certificates at the High School building on Mon day before County Superintendent W. W. Evans. This is one of the largest classes to take the exami nation this year, although so far the county superintendent has ex amined 145 young men and women from all over tbe county for provis ional certificates. The next exam ination will be held in the High School in this town on Monday, July 20. A V Albra W. Baker, M. D., HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Diseases ok Children a SrKciAi.rv Corner of Third and West Streets, BLOOMSBURG, PA. Houm t-UulU 10 a. m. 1 to 8 and 6 to 8 p. ra. Both Telephones. $-7-6ru GREAT Clarance Sale This Week of Seasonable Shoes for Men. Ox ford Ties, Low Shoes and Pumps. The greatest money saving sale'of Men's Oxfords and Low Shoes that we have ever announced. Right at a time when you want a nice cool and comfortable shoe. 15 Reduction on Men's Oxfords, Low Shoes and Pumps, this week only. Patent Leather, Russian Calf, Gun Metal and Vici Kid. The Progressive Shoe Store CHAS. IYI. EVANS. The Democratic Campaign Fund. When Mr. Bryan proposed to mi. mutual mey unite in a re quest to Congress to pass the bill providing for publicity in campaign contributions Mr. Taft replied that ne nai already expressed to Senator Hnrrows his wish to see that bill passed. Personally, that was enough; the Republican candidate stands with the Democratic candi date. But Mr. Bryan's convictions on the subject of political finance are already being put into practice, and we see no indication that the Republican committee intends to pay any attention to Mr. Taft's convictions. Treasurer Sheldon says he will obey the law of New York, but that doen not call for a disclosure of the amounts and the identity of contributors till three weeks after the election. Publicity, however, is not the only thing that is needed to prevent the sale of political organizations to parties that have an interest in legislation. It is important that corporations shall not contribute at all, for the corporation in such a case is simply its president or some of its officers who have no right to apply the corporate funds to other purposes than the business of the corporation. It is also important that no individual shall contribute so large a sum as to have a claim for special consideration upon the party managers. It often happens that the candidate does not know of the financial claim of the seeker for an office 01 a legislative favor. but the chairman or treasurer of the committee sees that the big contributor gets what he wants. The Democratic National Com mittec has taken a more advanced position on these points than any other political committee in our history, and a more advanced posi tion than Mr. Taft assumed in his reply to Mr. Bryan. The commit tee will accept no contributions from corporations, and no contribu tion of more than 510.00c from any source. All gifts of over $100 will be made public October 15, and thereafter as fast as they are made; and no money will be received after November 1. The Democratic party will go in to the election absolutely unmort gaged. Does any one suppose that the Republican party will do the same ? Ex. Foi headache Dr. Miles' AnU-Paln Fills. A Noise Like a Fish. The Cleveland, Ohio Leader of recent date contained the following: There is a man at the Opera House with the Howe show who can "make a noise like a fish." He is paid for doing so, too. This nier-man is D. J. Tasker, one of a trio of stars who do not let them selves be seen. The moving pic tures alone have the limelight, while the actors remain behind the curtain and produce the sounds which add realism to the views. The other two stars are F. C. Mor gan and Jack Carleton. I'.ach is a student of different noise making. Mr. Morgan studies all wild and domestic animals. He can bark like the different breeds of dogs, cry like a cat, roar like a lion, bleat like sheep and imitate calls of other quadrupeds. Bird imitations is the study of Mr. Task er, who gives the natural vocifera tion of the feathered families. Be sides his whistling ability he has mastered the art of duplicating the different sounds of water the steady waves and splashing Nobody is allowed near these im itators to see how they make so many sounds, but Mr. Tasker ad mits that all bis water imitations are done by different combination of sand paper all of his own inven tion and manufacture. The other member, Mr. Carleton, does the villain's work, and whenever things are being demolished he is the star. When not crumbling houses or breaking furniture he operates the different bells and gongs used in the performance. These performers have regular rehearsals in getting acquainted with the conversation and imita tions to be used for new films. Wenner and Beishline Reunion. The committee on time and place for holding the above reunion re ported to me that the time and place selected for the occasion is Saturday, August 1st, and White- night s Grove at Zaner Station, be ing the 4th annual Wenner reunion, with the addition of the Beishline descendants. An interesting program will be arranged, and the addresses will be limited to five minute speeches, ex cept the addresses of welcome and response, which will be limited to ten minutes each. All recitations should be short and pithy. The exercises will be interspersed with music. ve hereby extend an invi tation to all who may feel an inter est in these reunions, whether they be relatives, f 'tends, or neighbors. Come one and all and have a good time. By order of Committee. John C Wknner, Pres. of Association, A. U. Lesher, Benton, Pa. V . K. Wenner, j- Committee. Win. Kindig, ) Mrs. Elijah Shutt is seriously ill. She is in her 92nd year. m -. C. S. Fornwald is spending a few days at Gettysburg. Miss Klla Watson, now residing in Elizabeth, N. J., is visiting in Bloomsburg. Dr. Waller and his two daught ers and son arrived safely in Eng land on schedule time. A. J. Emmett has sufficiently re covered from his recent injury by falling of! a wagon, to be removed to his home in Hemlock township. Leoni Melick, Esq., of Philadel phia, visited his brother P. W. Melick in Light Street over Sun day. He spent Monday calling on friends in Bloomsburg. Mr. and Mrs. A. Z. Schoch, Mr and Mrs. C. W. McKelvy and daughter Margaret are taking an automobile trip which will Include Gettysburg and other points. The last issue of the Normal n . . t .. . 1 1 sHurit rty (.umaius 32 pages, uiuiuu ing a full account of all the events of commencement week, and much interesting information about the Alumni. It is issued bv the school four times a year. Prof. Dennis is the editor-in-chief. Concerts were given last Sunday afternoon by both of the bands of town. The Citizens' Band render ed a fine program at Columbia Park, and the Bloomsburg Band was engaged at Paules' grove, this side of Danville. Both concerts were well attended. Charles W. Sterling, who has been manager of the grocery de partment of F. P. Pursers store, has accepted a position as manager of a store at Mlffiinburg. He has had long experience in the business and is thoroughly competent. He and his family have many friends here who will be sorry to have them leave town. D. J. Tasker has signed with Lyman H. Howe tor another year, at an increased salary. He is now the senior manager for Howe, and has charge of the best one of five outfits that Howe has on the road, visiting only the cities and large towns. Mr. Tasker went to Pittsburg on Tuesday for a few days. The valuable and instructive ser ies of articles on Commercial Law, published for some months in the Philadelphia Sunday Record, and which recently terminated, will be published in book form by the au thor. Anv person desiring this valuable educator should communi cate with Utley E. Crane, The Commonwealth Building, Philadel phia. Angered by the action of the Lewisburg Borough Council in placing a tax of $30 per mile on its mains laid in the streets, the Lewis burg Gas Company has raised the price of fuel gas 25 percent. The company states that this raise is made necessary "by the extra ex pense imposed on the Lewisburg Gas Company." The increase took effect July z. Mrs. Carola Kitchen Ferguscn died at her home last Friday at Denver, Colorado, aged about 30 years. She was the daughter of Mrs. D. W. Kitchen of this town. Her mother and brother recently went to Denver and reached there a short time before ber death. Mrs. Ferguson had many friends here who learned of her eariy demise with regret. O Btuiti KfMtaut of ITOniA. Thi Kind Ton Hiw Mwiri BsufM 4 LITERARY INSTITUTE and STATE NORMAL SCHOOL ' Bloomsburg, Pa. 1908-1909. New Science Hall, costing $75, 000 Laboratory Methods Good Gymnasium New Library nnd Recreation Rooms Well-Drilled Model Schod, with ample accom modations New Athletic Field Remodeled Kitchen Equipment Improved Dining-Room Service Free Tuition to Prospective Teach ersHealthful Location 33 Pass enger trains daily Fall Term opens Sept. 8, 1908 Classes begin Wed nesday, Sept. 9th. For various eoursss and lates see catalogue. Address D. J. Wau.hr, Jr., Principal. NEW CHURCH ORGANIZED. The Eighth street mission has been organized as the Pentacostal Church of the Nazarene, twenty one persons enrolling as members. H. G. Trunibar of Reading, presid ing elder, was present, and preach ed an able sermon. Mrs. Bessie Larkin of Philadelphia is in charge for the present. GONE TO CAMP. W. K. Beagle, Bruce Hartzel, William Fry, Clarence O'Blosser, Ray Reifeldeifer, Henry Shoemaker and Lewis Titel, all of Bloomsburg, and members of Co. F, 1 2th Regi ment, National Guards of Pennsyl vania, have gone to Gettysburg for the annual encampment. m Souvenir Post Cards are printed at this efface. Half tones supplied. Electrocution for Dogs. Among other towns in Pennsyl vania that have put the ban on muzzleless dogs is Hazletou, and it has remained for an electrician of that place to advance probably the best method for dispatching dogs that fall into the hands of the offic ers. This electrician agrees to electro cute the dogs and to do the job with neatness and dispatch. The method will be easy. All that is required is to attach a wire, con nected with a battery, with a cage in which the dog is confined, com plete the circuit and the dog is dead. INSTRUCTION IN MUSIC. Chas. P. Elwell announces that he will be pleased to receive all former pupils on violin and piano forte, as well as new ones. No be ginners taken, and no evening les sons, owing to band and orchestra work. Latest and best methods. Terms strictly cash by the lesson or month. Address Hotel Hidlay, Bloomsburg, or call up on Bell 'phone any afternoon between 1 and 2. tf "Dreamland" is no more. Last Saturday night was its last perform ance, though this fact was not an nounced. Financial difficulties are said to be the cause of its demise That there were too many of these shows in town is a self-evident prop osition. EXECUTOR'S NOTICE. Ettate of Henry James Clark, late of lite Town of Bloomeburg, Deviated. Notice is hereby given that letters tes. tamentary on the estate of Henry James Clark, late ot the Town ot tsioomsbursr, fa., deceased, have been granted to H. B. Clark, to whom all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims or ue. mands will make known the same with' out delay. H. B. CLARK, 7-a-6t. Executor, ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. Kstate cf Ikmtel J. Sullivan, late of Blooms burg, Pa., Dtceaeed. Notice is hereby civen that letters of administration on the estate of Daniel J. Sullivan, late of Bloomsburg, Pa., de ceased, have been granted to the under signed administrator, to whom all per sons indebted to said estate are request ed to make payment, and those having claims or demands will make known the same without delav to TOSEFH R. MURPHY. John G. Harman, Administrator, 6-a5-6t. Att'y- Bloomsburg, Pa. IN RE, ESTATE OF KATE J. POPE, DECEASED. Notice to Creditor, Legate and fl Pardee In terested. Take notice that W. C. Johnston, Ex ecutor of the will of the said testatrix, has presented his petition to the Or phans' Court of Columbia county, pray- I f . I . 1 1 injj ior a construction uicreui uuu an adjudication of the alleged intestacy of the decedent as to the balance of her es tate in Lenawee County, State of Mich igan, and that said Court has fixed Mon day, August 3, 1908, at the Court House at Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, as the time and place of hearing the said peti tion, when all parties interested may appear and be heard. W. C. JOHNSTON, 7-9-2t. Executor. 'Phone Train Dispatching. Delawir, Lickawanna & Western Will Adopt Plan on All Branches. Within a few months at least the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railway company, will adopt the telephone system of train running on the local branch as well as on all divisions of the road. This will greatly economize the cost and will also circumvent the eight hour tel- graphers' law. The following telegram sent out from the office of William II. Trues dale, president of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western explains the plans of his company in adopt ing this latest improvement, which will throw a great many operators out of work : New York, July 12. The Dela ware, Lackawanna & Western Rail road will initiate a new train-dispatching system within the next thirty days, using telephones to direct the movements of trains in stead of the telegraph system now in vogue. Division supe: intendent Edward M. Rine has had a minia ture telephone system set up in his office, and in the last few days it has been inspected by the officials of several other railroads. It is probable that the system will be adopted by some of them. Officials of the Delaware, Lacka wanna & Western said that the sys tem had been adopted by the road because it would facilitate the mov ing of trains, and also be a means of economy, the eight hour law for telegraph operators having put all railroads to additional expense. The work of installing the new system is under way, and on some divisions will be adopted within the next month. On others the instal lation may be delayed for some lit tle time, but the work will be hur ried on all divisions. Work is now progressing on the last span ot the Mifflinville bridge. By the end of this month it will probably be in shape to be crossed on foot. INTEREST TO YOU. We are now giving you extra large interest on your money in the way of If ig Reduction in prices of ninny lots of goods. It will pay you to visit the CLARK STORK. OALATKA CLOTHS For Suits, Skirts and Childrens wear 15c yd DRKSS GINGHAMS. A lot of 121c Dress Ginghams at 10c yd 32 in. PERCALES in Newest Patterns for Wash Suits, Waists, Skirtf, &c.f regular 12Jc goods. ...now 10c WHITE PETTICOATS A big line newest effects, all pric es. See the 85c., OHc, t2.00 and $2.50. HOSIERY All kinds. All Colors. All Prices. See them. 1 m . THE CLARK STORE PENNSYLVANIA DAIISOAD Bulletin. 'TOUR TO YELLOWSTONE PARK AND THE CANADIAN ROCKIES. In northwestern Wyoming in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, lies one of nature's richest treasures the Yellow, stone National Park. Set apart by Act of Congress for the enjoyment of mankind, it is America's greatest show ground. To visit this Park is to see nature in a variety of majestic moods. Mammoth hot springs, with multicolored terraces, cliffs of glass, beautiful lakes, mighty falls, glorious canyons, and geysers of all descriptions, are found in this wonderful region. On August 24 a personally-conducted tour through the Yellowstone Park to Portland and Seattle, returning through the magnificent Canadian Rocky Mountains, will leave the East by special train over the Pennsylvania Railroad. Five and one-half days will be spent in the Park, one day In Port land, one day in Vancouver, one day at Field, B. C, one day at Laggan. Alba., one day at Banff, and stops will be made at many other points of interest. The tour will cover a pe riod of twenty-two days. As an educational trip for either teacher or scholar, this tour is especially attractive, as it covers a section of America rich in scenery and replete with the marvelous manifestations of nature. The rates, which will cover all necessary expenses, will be $246 from New York, $243.20 from Philadelphia, $241.20 from Washington and Baltimore, $230.80 from Pittsburgh, and proportionate from other points. Preliminary leaflets may be obtained of Agents, and de tailed itineraries will be ready for distribution shortly. Per sons desiring to avail themselves of this opportunity to visit the Park of the Nation should make application for Pullman space early, as the party will be limited. Make application through local Ticket Agent or address Geo. W. Boyd, Gener al Passenger Agent, Broad Street Station, Philadelphia. 7-163. An Honest Doctor Advised Pemna. ! . . Vi '4 ' y i gi&sg? tfe'5yJJ jygWx ..... SWS SVI.VKMTKR K. SMITH. 1 1 Robust Health Ruined. MR. SYLVESTER E. SMITIT.Roo 218, Granite Block, St.Louts.Mo. writes: "Foruna is the best friend Ick man can have. "A few months ago I came here In t wretched condition. Exponure WW dampness had ruined my once robur health. I baa tarrhal affection! the bronchial tubet and for a time tber The Sick Man's Friend. was a doubt as to mv recovery. "My good honcHt old doctor adrta roe to take Peruua, which I did audit a short timo my health began to lot prove very rapidly, the bronohto trouble gradually disappeared, and It three months my health was full ( stored. "Accept a grateful man's thankafflr hU restoration to perfect health." WHITE DREfrS GOODS All kinds for all purposes. All nt special prices. Come and see the goods. You cuu save money, PRINTED RATISTE Regular lic goods. Good pat terns now 2Jo TAILORED SUITS Away down go the prices on these (I tine stylish Suits. Nearly J (rj oft now. See them. 1 10c PERCALES NOW 12Jo 1 All the newest printings includ ing plain colors, best goods j of kind niadf. Yard wide, , now 12$cyurd. 1. Fine line regular sizes, ami for stout or large people.
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