The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-02-08
heroes of the revolutionary war. After the

two hundred of those poor fellows died OF
their wounds and n deadly fever which
/ broke out among them, and were buried
/ In the old graveyard adjoining the con-
vent. Their graves are unmarked, al-
though half century ago n movement
i was started to erect to them monument.
After the cornerstone was laid the project
was abandoned until two years ago, when
Mr.. Seyfort introduced the bill in tho
house appropriating 5000 to erect the
monument. The bill was defeated in tho
hurry and hustle at the close Of the scs-
sion.
| Commissioner Reeder's Little Bill.
! State Dairy and Food Commissioner
Reeder has had introduced in the legisla.
ture bill appropriating SIC, 900 to pay tho
salary and expenses of his office the past
two years, the last legislature having failed
to make the appropriation at the time the
office was created. There is a strong feel
ing against the commissioner among tho
members Of the house appropriation COM
mittee, to which the bill was referred
! They claim he used his office in an en-
deavor TO prevent their election, and that
he had surrounded himself with agents
who have prosecuted hotel and restaurant
keepers for using oleomargarine and but
terine solely for the purpose of securing
the fine provided for by the act prohibit
ing the sale in Pennsylvania OF such
products
The quarrel between Senator Quay and
David Martin, the Republican leader of
Philadelphia, has brought Senator Pen
rose, Of Philadelphia, to the front as a
political leader in the state Mr. Penrose
Is one of the brightest and most promising
| young men in Pennsylvania notwith-
standing his recent failure to secure the
nomination Of his party for mayor Of
Philadelphia. Ten years ago when Pen
rose was candidate for the legislature
the Republican leaders of Philadelphia
arranged for a meeting between he and
Senator Quay, who happened to be in the
city before the nominations were made
looking over the political situation.
After the conference between them and
Penrose had retired Senator Quay said to
friend who was present during the con-
versation, THAT young fellow seems all
right, but what queer shoes he wears"
Those days Senator Penrose did not dress
with the style and good taste that now
characterizes his make up, and on this
special occasion he had on odd shoes. One
was carelessly tied with piece of white
twine and the other was a congress gaiter.
The senator Is the handsomest man in the
state legislature, and has the respect of
all who know him, even his political enc
| mics.
The senate will take up tomorrow on
| final passage the bill introduced by SEN
ator Goblin, OF Lebanon, authorizing the
! adJutants OF the Grand Army Of the Re-
public posts to administer oaths and af-
firmations to pensioners on their vouch-
| ers for the payment Of pensions, the charge
for each oath to be fifteen cents. Tho bill
will take away from many justices of the
peace deal Of money, as they are allowed
twenty-five cents apiece for such oaths.
Compulsory Education Bills Dying.
The movement in favor Of compulsory
education has practically been abandoned
by the failure OF Representative Farr, of
Lackawanna, and Seyfert Of Lancaster,
It's rival champions, to agree on q bill sat
1sfactory to themselves or O majority of
| the members of the house The patriotic
| orders have taken hand in the move
ment, and If such measure does become
law 1t will be through their efforts. They
favor the Seyfert bill, but have agreed to
leave the matter to the legislature
The patriotic orders are making strong
fight for the passage of the bill introduced
In the house by Mr.. Smith, Of Philadel-
phia, making 1t n misdemeanor for any
public school teacher to wear q religious
garb of any sect in the school room. The
house committee on judiciary general has
eliminated the penalty clause and will re-
port the bill to the house in that form, un.
less 1t can be persuaded to rescind its
action. The legislative committees of the
Patriotic Order of Sons of America and
Junior Order Of United American Me-
| chanics will be given a hearing tomorrow
before the committed
The house has concurred in the action of
the senate for the appointment of legis-
| lative committee to investigate the charges
against the management of the state in
sane hospitals at Norristown and Wer-
nersville. Speaker Walton will announce
the committees on the part of the house to.
morrow. President Pro Tenn. Thomas, of
| the senate, has not indicated whom he will
| appoint Representative Cochrane, Of
Armstrong, Is likely to be chairman of
the committee to investigate the Werners-
Vile institution and Senator Goblin, of
Lebanon, that at Norristown.
The members of the legislature opposed
| to the reelection Of Senator Cameron to
the United States senate In 1897 have
formed compact with David Martin and
| Senator Porter, Of Philadelphia, which
| they believe will be mutually beneficial to
both parties. In return for their support
| Of the Martin Porter combine the anti
| Cameronites have received O promise of
| assistance from the friends Of the two
Philadelphlans. Cameron's enemies are
secretly working for the nomination of
| Charles Emory Smith, of the Philadelphia
Press, for Cameron's seat two years hence.
To Govern Revocation OF Liquor Licenses.
A bill was introduced in the house to-
| night by Mr.. Comrade, of Philadelphia pro-
viding that no rule to show cause why a
retail liquor license should be revoked
shall be granted by any court of quarter
sessions except upon an affidavit first
made and filed Of record, giving the names
and residence Of tho persons making the
same, and the specific and particular
grounds upon which 1t Is based, together
with accurate and exact dates and par.
ticulars OF the alleged violation Of the law
A certified copy Of the affidavit shall be
served upon the person or persons upon