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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-06-15
A Union ofOoal Companies.


A dispatch from Philadelphia an
nouuces that an agreement between the
Philadelphia and Reading, the New
Jersey Central, and the Delaware Lack
awanna and Western Railroads regard
ing the coal combinations has been
made. 1t is said that these roads cor
troll more than one-half of the entire
anthracite coal production, and that
the Lehigh Valley aud Pennsylvania
coal companies have agreed to enter
the combination. Under this agree
ment it is claimed that more than 80
100000 tons of coal will be mined and
marketed at circular rates this year. A
meeting of representatives of the roads
interested in the combination will be
held, it is said, some time next month
to determine the winter schedule of
prices The dispatch also says "rhe
agreement between the Reading Rail
road Company, as lessee of the Jersey
Central Railroad Company, and the
Lehigh Navigation Company has been
signed by the presidents of both these
companies, and is now in New York
awaiting the signature of the Jersey
Central Railroad President.
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Songs Never Sung.
'IIow does that verse run? Something like this,
sn'tit7

"IIow does that verse run? Something like this,
isntit7
There are who touch the magic string,
And noisy fame Is proud to win them
Alas for those who never sing,
But die with all their music In them.'"
ayes, that's beautiful, pathetic and true" said
your representative. 'The poet alludes to people
who are somehow suppressed and never get their
full allowance OF Joy and air. Which reminds me
OF a letter shown me the other day by Hiscox &
Co.. OF New York, signed by Mr. f. c. Williams, OF
Chapman, Snyder Co.. Pa prominent business
man OF that place. lie writes:
~ have suffered with asthma for over forty
years, and had a terrible attack In December and
January, 1882. hardly know what prompted Inc
TO take PARkERs Tonic. did so, and the first day
TOOK four doses. The effect astonished me. That
night slept as II nothing was the matter with
me, and have ever since. | have had colds since
II had never known that disease. II you know o {
any one who has asthma tell him In my name that
PARKER's TONIC VIII cure it-eyen after forty
years There was man who escaped the fate OF
those whom the poet laments.
This preparation, which has therefore been
known as PARKERs GINGER Tonic, Will hereafter
be advertised and sold under the name OF PARKER's
TONIC. lnaSmmch as ginger Is really an unimpor-
tant Ingredient, and unprincipled dealers are con-
stantly deccivlng their customers by substituting
inferior preparations under the name OF ginger, we
drop the misleading word
There Is no change, however, in the preparation
ITSELF and all bottles remaining In the hands OF
dealers wrapped under the name OF PARKBR's GIN
CIR TONIC contain the genuine medicine II the fac
smile signature OF HiscoX a. Co., Is at the bottom
OF the outside wrapper
June IS I'm
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Riot at Wilkesbarre Races.

While the race between Trinkett,
Echo and Thorn was in progress at Lee
Park, last Friday afternoon, a distur-
bance occurred at a gambling booth on
the grounds which came very near
ending in general riot. Constable
Tammany, assisted by three other men,
made an attempt to arrest the gamblers
and seize the money in their possession,
when fierce riot ensued.
The constables used their clubs with
terrible effect over the heads of the
gamblers and beat them in a shameful
manner. As matter of self-defense
the gamblers pulled out their revolvers
and threatened to shoot the constables
if they did not desist.
In the meantime the large number of
spectators who crowded the main stand
left their seats and hastened to the
scene of the disturbance, and a scene
of the widest confusion ensued. Ladies
cried with fear, and the men, who now
formed bowling mob, cried out at the
top of their voices that Tammany and
his followers should be lynched.
In the midst of the confusion revol-
yer was discharged, and the crowd,
thinking it was the work of the con-
stables, called loudly "Ropes to hang
them" and one man actually went in
pursuit of piece of hemp. The Off,
GERS of the law put in an appearance
and the crowd began to scatter, those
having revolvers in their hands placing
them back in their pockets, but still
swearing vengeance against the Tam
manyites.
The authorities at once ordered the
arrest of the constables for attempting
to create riot and making arrests for
which they had no legal authority. The
gamblers were released and the races
proceeded. Had not the officers of the
law put in an appearance just when
they did it is believed that Tammany
would have been shot, as the crowd
were in sympathy with the gam
blers, whose names are John S.
Morrison, III. Mitchell, A. ii.
Becker, ii. Bauser and Harry Hamil.
ton, Bauser was terribly beaten over
the head with club in the hands of
Tammany while defending his money
bags. Twelve hundred dollars of the
money is said to be missing. Tammany
and his party were arraigned before
Alderman Parsons.
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Lynch Law in the West.

The Barber Brothers were taken
from Jail by mob last Friday night at
Waverly, Iowa, and hung to a
tree. The mob was composed of men
from Fayette county, and was led by a
brother of Deputy Sheriff Sheppard,
who was killed by the Barber brothers
last fall at West Union, The Sheriff
refused to give up the keys Of the JAIL
whereupon the mob battered down the
doors with sledge hammers. After a
short delay inside, the lynohers brought
the criminals out, with ropes tied
around their necks. Neither of them
flnched particle and they did not
even plead for mercy at any stage of
the proceedings.
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NIinIiIi Items.

The shipping Of props and mine ties
fl ON this station i, increasing.
Miss Jennie Potts, of Shenndonh and
Miss Emma Bennett of Pittston, are vis-
iting the latter's sister Mrs. Som and 9TH
ers at Hetlcrvlle.
The young people are expecting jubilee
on Saturday at the Mainville band festival.
Some Of the finest timber ever shipped
from this part of the country was taken
from Henry Creasy's woods and sawed at
the Reichart mills at Mainvile.
The cherry and berry crops promise to
be the largest for many years
A child of DR.. Shuman's of Wapwallo.
pen was buried at this place on the end
inst
Mr.. VIM. Lomasney of Catawissa and
Miss Minerva Harman of this place, were
married on Thursday last. They were
serenaded by the Mifilin band We wish
them joy and happiness through 'threc
thirds" of their life.
A Sunday school was organized at West
Mtliin on last Sunday, Rudy Seyber,
being the Superintendent, and as he is a
person of wide experience in the work, the
school will no doubt succeed
Miss Jennie Smith is learning the MILL.
ner business with Mrs. Efiie Hess.
Our Band will hold strawberry and
ice cream festival on Saturday evening.
June 23rd.
|. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Britain of Ber.
wick spent Sunday with Mrs. Brittains
parents of West Mifilin.
Many thousand cabbage plants were
shipped from our town for the past ten
days.
The cold nights gave many farmers the
pleasure of replantng corn
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An enterprising railroad in Ohio, the
Cleveland, Akron and Columbus rail
way, has made a new departure in its
time tables, by adopting system which
has been approved of, but not ventured
upon by many railway companies in the
country. On its time cards the hours
are numbered from one up to twenty
four, the latter beng midnight, The
confusion which so often exists between
the a. NJ. and PM. hours is thus avoid
ed. Thus one train arrives in Cleve-
land at 1880 and one departs from
Columbus at IL o'clock. This road also
carries upon its morning trains weather
signals, devised and set by the Ohio
Meteorological Bureau, from predic.
tions furnished by the United States
Weather Service, 1t is believed to be
the first railroad in the country, if not
in the world, to adopt either of these
schemes.
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very soon. From any other than this
reliable source | should doubt 1t. The
Queen has clung to the visible endow-
ments of the throne with such tenacity
that she must have greatly changed
before the thought was bearable, but
the breakdown of her health has been
followed by melancbolia of the most
pronounced type.
1t seems not be generally known that
the trouble of the Queens knee comes
from large ulcer, of scrofulous aud
cancerous nature, that has formed under
the knee joint, and in spite of all that
can be done, is eating its way through
sinew and nerve to the bone, aud her
condition is very serious indeed.
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The divorce business has received a
severe shock at the hands of Judge
Thayer of Philadelphia, who has just
set aside decree in the case of Major
Nickerson on the ground that he OBJ
tanned divorce by fraud and imposi-
ton on the court. The laws of Penn.
sylvania permit an application for di-
vorce when either husband or wife
wilfully deserts the other for period
of two years. In this case Nickerson
sent his wife to Europe, wrote to her
for time and sent her money. When
he ceased writing to her he continued
to send money to the daughter who
was with her mother At the expira
tion of two years he applied for di-
vorce, alleging that his wife had
deserted him. He went through the
usual form before commissioner to
take testimony; proved that his wife
had not lived with him for the two
years, and obtained decree of separa-
tion. 1t was not until this stage of the
case was reached that Mrs. Nickerson
had any knowledge of the proceedings,
and she was greatly shocked to learn
that she was no longer the wife of her
husband. In the mean time, Nicker-
son had married another woman. The
friends of Mrs. Nickerson took the
matter up, and after full Investigation
the court has set aside the proceedings
and annulled the decree. This puts
Nickerson in very undesirable plight
and at latest reports he has skipped to
Canada with No 2. When the laws
of the state are in such condition that
such fraud can be perpetrated under
the eyes of the court, it is high time
for a revision. Judge Thayer points
out the defects of the law and makes
some wholesome suggestions. The
next legislature should overhaul tho
subject and enact law that will pre-
vent such frauds in the future.
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council Proceedings.

BLooMsDuRG June, 9th 1888,
The regular meeting of Council at y p.
NJ. the president and all members were
present.
Mr. Hartman reported that the annua
inspection of the fire department took plac
III the afternoon of the Both of May. The
fire apparatus was examined and found in
good condition; but recommended the
purchase of an oier and oil for oiing the
hose. On motion the Secretary was in
structed to correspond with different par
ties in reference to purchasing an oiler and
oil.
The committee appointed to examine the
location of the proposed new street from
First Street to Light Street road reported
that 1t was not proper place for street.
The same committee reported in favor of
crossing on Second Street on the East side
of Iron Street.
On motion crossing was directed to be
laid on Second Street from Evans block to
the Episcopal Church.
Messrs. Little and Funston appeared in
behalf of Water Company and asked for
ocation of Il nurlbcr of fire plugs. On
motion Mess's Sterling, Rabb and Hartman
were appointed to fix location of fire
plugs.
The committee on sewerage reported
that according to the assessed valuation
for 1888 the law gives upwards of Sii ,0O0,
that could be used for extra expenses fol
the town. On motion the committee was
continued.
On motion the following resolution was
passed:
Resolred, That Main Street, between
Market Square and Centre street, be cover
ed with lime stone and that the amount of
filling required be determined by President
Solicitor and Street Commissioner. That
specifications be furnished by said partie.
and letting made for completing the same
after public notice. The work to be paid
for when the same is accepted by the Town
Council. The Council reservng the right
to reject any or all bids.
On motion the appeal day from the assess
ment of taxes was fixed for June 2Oth at
2P. NJ.
On motion the Treasurcl's bond was ap.
proved.
On motion the Secretary was instructed
to prepare book to be used by the Com.
missioner as "a check roll.
Mr.. Hartman moved and Mr.. Waller
seconded that the following bills be ac.
cepted and the Secretary instructed to
draw orders for their several amounts.
The motion passed and it was so ordered.
STREET COMMISSIONERS BILL.
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Make, Al! Fourth streets
DWELLING HoJss,

stable and outbulldings and fronting on said Mar
ket street AZ feet, more or less.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF sALE-One
Third OF the purchase money to be payable upon
the death OF the widow OF William Webb, deceas-
ed, to the parties entitled thereto, the interest
thereof TO be paid annually to said widow The
payment to be property secured upon the premises
Ten per cent OF one fourth OF the balance OF pur-
chase money to be paid at the striking down OF the
property, the one fourth OF said twothirs less the
ten per cent. at the confirmation OF sale and the
remaining part OF the purchase money In one year
thereafter, with interest from confirmation M 81.
TX. EYER, Auctioner. WILLIAM HART
Bloomsbury, Pa, May 2s. Trustee
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Republican organs are criticising the
Governor for calling an extra session
of the Legislature, on the ground of
the great expense to the State. They
forget that the Governor is simply per-
forming his duty in compelling the
Legislature to do that which is clearly
pointed out by the constitution, name
ly, that once in ten years the State
shall be apportioned into legislative,
congressional and judicial districts.
The failure TO do this at the regular
session was not the fault of the Dem
ocrats, but Of the Republican Senate
which would not agree that fair appor-
tionments should be made, based on
the vote Of the State, and preferred
the present apportionment which is
more favorable to them than new
one will probably be. If the Cover
nor had not called an extra session
these same organs would now be max
ing capital out of his failure to do so.
So it goes.
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DUKES KILLED.

James Mutt, son of Captain Mutt
who was shot by N. L. Dukes in
Uniontown, shot and killed Dukes on
the street in that town on Wednesday
evening. 1t is said Mutt has been
brooding over his fathers death, and
had fully determined to slay his faith
er's murderer Dukes died immediate
ly,four shots taking effect An honest
jury on Dukes trial would have pre-
vented this tragedy by hanging the
villain.
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To the credit of the present legisla.
ture be it said, that the last hours of
its session were not spent in drunken
debauch, which is more than can be
said CT many past legislatures. No H.
quor was allowed in the retiring rooms
of either branch, and the last breath of
the regular session was a sober one.
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FRIDAY, JUNE Is, 1888.

Speaker Faunce is receiving high
praise from the press, irrespective of
party, for the very able and satisfac-
tory manner in which he performed
his arduous duties. He never lost con
troll of the House, and his decisions
were fair and generally right. lie de-
serves all that is said of him.
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An Important Bill.
SAFETY IN CASE OF FIRE FOR EMPLOYEES
AND OTHERS.

An important bill for safety in case
of fire of persons employed in factories
and other buildings needing fire cs-
capes has been signed by the governor,
it having passed both branches of the
Legislature. The bill prescribes that
all buildings needing fire escapes shall,
in addition, have securely fastened to
six window heads chains ten feet long,
to which shall be attached thick ropes
of sufficient length to reach to the
ground. The ropes are to be placed
on the window sills. and must be ac.
cessible to anybody in the building.
Hotels must provide every room above
the second story with such chains and
ropes. Failure to comply with these
regulations renders the offender liable
to a fine of $500, and to damages aris-
ing from loss of life or limb in case of
fire. The third section of the act pre-
scribes that "tenants or lessees of any
building used for the purpose Of manufac-
turing hotel, boarding house, seminary
or other building which is required by
law to have fire escapes attached, and
to which such fire escapes have not
been erected, after giving the landlord
or his agent thirty days notice to erect
suitable fire escapes, and on his refusal
or neglect to erect the same within the
time specified and in said notice, may
erect and maintain suitable and legal
fire escapes, and collectthe cost of erec
ton and maiutainance from the land
lord or his agent in au action the same
as for debt, or may set off the cost
thereof against rent then due Or there
after coming due"
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Bloomsbury Banking Co., for bill
MISCELLANEOUS BILLS.

MISCELLANEOUS BILLS.
NJ. c. Woodward, for constable
and police service in May $l6 S3
S. w. Shut and Daniel Leacock
police service in May o 90
Reuben Hess hauling 36 loads
cinder0135c 12 90
Daniel Bryfogle hauling lS loads
cinder on river bank @32tc 4 S5
Samuel Trump, witness fee in
No. Feby. T. 1888, in equity so
James c. Brown, for publishing
annual statement 10 90
Bloomsburg Water Company.
water rent for May SO 81
Secretary's salary for May, 1888 10 90
Total $13O 45
Grand Total 1896 OF
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Ex-senator Simon Cameron visited
Governor Pattison recently, and among
other things spoken of, commended him
for the success of his administration and
the discretion employed in the exercise
OF the veto power.
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A UDITOR'S NOTICE.
ESTATE OF JOHN SANDS DECEASED.

ESTATE OF JOHN SANDS DECEASED.
The undersigned auditor appointed by the Or
phahs court OF Columbia county TO make dstri-
Dnlion OF the funds In the hands OF the accountant
ana 10 pass upon and decide the executions 10
said account win sit for the purposes OF his ap-
p0lntment at his onlce In bloomsbury on Satur-
day the twenty-third day OF June, A. ID. 1883 at
iOoclock Il, M, where all persons Interested In
lald iund or In the exceptions to said account are
required 10 present their claims or be debarred
irolh coming In for share OF said assets.
May 81 1883, SAMUEL KNORR
Jun Auditor
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A UDlTORS NOTICE.

ESTATE OF PARvIS EWES, DECEASED.
The undersigned auditor appointed by the Or
phan's Court OF Columbia county TO make distri-
button OF the funds In the hands OF the admlnistra.
tor TO and among the parties entitled thereto,
VIII SIT AZ the 0f1lce OF T., II. Keller ESQ, I'M
Bloomsbury, on Wednesday June 27th 1854 at 10
O'Clock a. m, when and where all persons having
claims against said estate must appear and pre-
ing any share OF said fund
@. G. PEACOCK,
Junl Auditor.
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Total $1SS 90

BILL OF RESCUE HOOK AND LADDER co.
Orders were directed to be drawn to the
following named persons by agreement
between the Town of Bloomsbury and the
Rescue Hook & Ladder Company. Being
the purchase money in full of truck, lad
ders, &c, as per resolution of Council Of
March IA, 1888, and statement Of liabilities
of said company filed among the papers of
said town.
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May Is 81
Office.

About the 5th OF April, 1889, we gave Peter A..
Kline three notes for the respective sums OF forty
two dollars 1fty-four dollars and sixty-four dol
have received no value for them, and we hereby
warn all persons not 10 negotiate for them
Juni T.. h. & Il. A. BEISIILINE.
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A UDITOR'S NOTICE.

ESTATE OF JAMES L. PRESTON, DECEASED.
The undersigned auditor appointed by the OR.
phahs court OF Columbia county 10 make distribu.
llon OF the iund IN the hands OF the administrator
VIII slt AT his ONCE IN the town OF Bloomsbury In
saiI sa county on Monday, June 18Th, A. ID. 1883 at
parties Interested In said estate must attend or be
forever uebarled from any share OF said fund
an, l.. f. WALLER,
o'o Auditor.
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COUNTY Pa

Judge Foraker has been nominated
by the Republicans for Governor of
Ohio
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DRIDGE LETTING.

VIII be let at the Commissioners Office on Mon.
day the nth day OF June, A. d. 1888 at one O'Clock
p. m, new bridge 20 be erected over Catawissa
yleeh neai oVn nieisns ~ I pVhne, "a mVo,mhspi 10
tween abutments, 10 feet wide from out to out /;
abutments 10 be built by contractor so as 10 ad-
init OF skewback three feet from top OF wall plate,
and 10 feet high above low water mark to top 0f
wall plate, wing walls and tilling 10 he done by
contractor, Plans and specifications can he seen
at the orice OF the County commissioners, Blooms
burg, Pa. . -
JOSHUA FETTERMAN,
CHARLES RElCHART
b. II. EDGAR
Attest; JOHN Is. CASEY, Clerk. Commissioners
Commissioners once, Bloomsbury, May 80 'S3
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NOTICE.

NOTICE
AS James A. Farver u minor IA years old, who
was bound out 10 Inc by the Overseers OF the poor
OF Fishing creek township In 1884, has run away
from me and refuses 10 return, hereby caution
any person against harboring him, or furnishing
him anything on my account as VIII pay no bills
OF his contraction.
HENRY d. KELLER,
Fishing creek township.
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