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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-03-04
BASE BALL NOTES.

It is rumored that number of
towns around this section are trying
to form an organization to be known
as the Central Pennsylvania League.
We understand that Shamokin, Sun
bury, Williamsport, Renova and two
other towns not yet named will COM
pose the circuit. There was men,
Der of the Sunbury club in town on
Tuesday, trying to secure Bloomsburg
as member of the League. We
have not learned whether he was sue
cessful or not. We are of the opin-
ion that league team in this town,
would prove a failure. 1t has been
tried in the past and has been un-
successful, and when the conditions
were great deal more favorable than
they are at the present time. A con-
siderable time and money would be
required to fix up the park, the fences
ale all down, the grandstand needs
repairing and it would require much
work before the grounds could be put
in playing condition. But beside this,
the Normal School will have base ball
till the middle of June, which would
undoubtedly affect the patronage of
the town team. Thus it will be easily
seen that the outlook for paid club
in Bloomsbury is very discouraging,
and the management would have to
have barrel of money or drop out OF
the race before the season is halt
over. Nevertheless If any one has
nerve enough to undertake the task
of starting club, we hope the crowds
that turn out will be so large that
ground rules will be necessary in order
that the games may be played.
Bloomsburg people used to patronize
the national sport, why don't they
now ?
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-03-04
BURDETTE!

If you 90 not believe that Blooms
burg is booming, just notice the fact
that the great humorist, Robert J.
Burdette, who can seldom be obtain
ed to lecture outside the large cities,
is coming here March nth.
The ST. Paul Pioneer says OF him :
Burdette, the genial humorist, had
reason to feel proud of the audience
that greeted him at Ford's Music
hall last night. 1t was large, select
and very appreciative, and must have
nightly pleased Burdette, for he was
delightfully."- witty and wonderfully en-
tertaining in the humorous discourse,
which has pleased so many large audi
ences. His manner of gestlculating,
the merry twinkle of his eye, the
funny chuckle that often creeps into
his talk, are all mirth creating, and
he is one of the happiest combina-
tions ever seen or heard in St. Paul.
He talks straight ahead, as though
laughter was not expected or desired,
but at times during his talk he was
interrupted by decidedly hearty speci-
mems of the article. Occasionally his
little chuckle and the significant
glance of his eye so completed and
rounded off some funnyism that peo-
pie laughed almost Historically, and
Burdette could not refrain from join
ing in the general laugh. He is
whole-souled, genial, good-natured in
actions and appearance, and he and
his audience simply visited with each
other.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-03-04
VOL. 80
TIE MAGTE CARPET WORKS.

On Saturday February aoth judg-
ments we're confessed by the Magee
Carpet Works for $4,000 in favor
of James Magee end, trustee, and
$4,000 in favor of c. c. Peacock,
trustee and $I5,5oo in favor of same.
Executions were issued and placed
in the hands of the sheriff, who made
a levy and advertised a sale, which
took place last Saturday afternoon.
All the personal property in the mill
was sold, and was bought in by C. w.
Miller Esq, attorney for the plaintiff
in the wrlts.
The Magee Carpet Works are said
to be the sixth in size in the United
States. The mills are splendidly
equipped throughout for the manu-
facture ofingrain and tapestry carpets,
and art squares, and spinning worsted
yarn. Their capacity is sufficient to
employ nearly 1000 hands, though
owing to the depression in business
only about $50 have been employed
recently, and the pay roll amounts to
$1,000 month. The great trouble
has been, not in bad management,
but in the want of sufficient capital
to carry on so extensive plant, and
the stagnation in trade. Last Septem-
Der number Of mortgage bonds
matured, and owing to lack Of funds
there was a default in payment. Then
the creditors began to press on every
side. Efforts were made by the
management to raise money, and to
secure an extension of time from
creditors, but these efforts failed, and
it became necessary to take some
steps to prevent the sacrifice of the
property so that the plant could still
be kept in operation. The stopping
of great factory means not only loss
to the community by throwing employ
ees out of work, but also great damage
to the intricate machinery from stand
ing idle and without proper care
These judgments were therefore
confessed to secure preferred creditors,
and the full value of the personal
property will thus be realized by the
trustees for the benefit ofthe creditors
named. 1t is probable now that the
real estate will be sold at sheriff's sale,
and there will be reorganization,
whereby it is hoped to put the plant
on its feet, and thus give employment
TO hundreds of our people.
No greater calamity could happen
to Bloomsburg than to have this
splendid establishment, worth hun
dreds of thousands of dollars, close
down indefinitely. The whole town
is interested in its prosperity, and
those who are giving their time and
means in an endeavor to put it on a
sound financial basis should receive
encouragement from every quarter.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-03-04
Prof. Coles For March.

Earth has passed out Of the
" House Of DEATH" and will soon be
beyond the reach of old Red Warrior
Mars and his evil influences. Busi-
ness men will soon be able to con-
'gratulate themselves over the victory
won, at last, after a four years battle
with the Panic Microbes. Now ring
in the new Era of Prosperity And,
may God bless the business men Of
our country and prosper them.
Earth is now in the House Of
Religion P" and unexpected religious
difficulties will arise in many sections
of the country and cause much ex-
citement. This month is the
preachers opportunity to do much
good, or to do much evil, for the
Planets are in the right position to
test their religious faith. If there be
any wicked microbes in preachers
brains they will show themselves this
month and next.
Some time between the 9th and
I3th, presumably on the 18th, when
the vital forces tall from "high food
to slow ebb" ard return within "a
hours time) there will be display Of
black lightning (not visible to the
naked eye) that will throw the cur
rents of magnetism and electricity
both out of their normal conditions to
such an extent that many electrical
instruments will be rendered unfit for
use, temporarily, and readjustment
of those phenomenal electrical cur
rents will cause terrible gales on land
and sea.
We have reasons to believe tha,
the abnormal currents of natural elec.
tricity and magnetism this month, viii
cause an epidemic of stomach and
bowel troubles strange new epidemlcs
and great disturbances among the
monsters of the deep sea, that many
of them, will be for the shore. And
that all persons born under the planet:
Uranus or Neptune, will contract fit
of dependency, bordering on religi-
Gus insanity. A chart, showing the
true position of these planets, will be
sent, free, to anyone interested in ou
forecast
Mercury is now in the sign Aquar
ius Venus is in the sign Virgo
Mars is in sign Leo, while Saturn ant
Uranus are still in sign Scorpio
Therefore cabbage seed should b'
sowed on Wednesday, the 3Ist. Th'
best days for sowing will be the 18th
10th, a3rd and 24th 4; the secont
best days will be the 4th, 5th, 9th
goth and 3Ist, and the third best day
will be the Ist, 10th and a7th.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-03-04
Claimed She Was ITO.
"Granny Adams Remarkable Preservation
in Old Age.

Mrs. Sarah Adams, commonly
known as "Granny Adams" died
Sunday night, at Danville, aged near
ly no years. She was born May IL,
1887, in Norfolk, Va. With her
parents she removed to this place
from Northumberland in 1899. She
was married to Matthias Manley, at
Northumberland on October 81, 1874.
Manley died in 1852, after which she
was married to Robert Adams, who
died in 1870. "Granny" joined the
Methodist Episcopal Church in 1897.
AT the time of her death she pos
sessed all her faculties, and could read
without the aid of glasses. Her maid
en- name was Miss Sarah Smith.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-03-04
WEDDINGS QUITE PLENTIFUL.
Two Happy Young Couples Married on
Thursday.
POSTEN--KRUM.

iOol rN~-N KUN.
There was very pretty wedding
at the home of Mrs. f. b. Krum, on
East Street Thursday afternoon. The
bride was Miss Sadie Krum and the
groom John w. Posten. The cere-
mony was performed by the Rev. B.
{. Conner of the Methodist Church
and was a very quiet affair. Hearty
congratulations followed, and after
partaking of the wedding supper the
newly married left on the up train on
the ID. l.. Il w. for wedding trip.
KNIES-RINGROSE
Shortly after the above ceremony
was over, the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. r. Rlngrose of West Street was
the scene of another happy event,
when their only daughter Hattie W.,
was married to John w. Knies of
Hazleton. The ceremony was wit
messed by about twenty people and
was performed by Rev. B. c. Conner.
The bride and groom took the $40
train for a wedding tour. The
COLUMBIAN extends its best wishes.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-03-04
Court Proceedings.

Court convened on Monday morn
ing at nine o'clock with President
Judge keller and Associate J. r. Fox
on the bench.
License of Geo. Aurand and Son
tranferred to Harry Aurand.
License of tavern in Catawissa
township transferred from Walter
Morris to J. X. Bibby.
Hotel license of J. w. Lore, lola,
transferred to b. ID. Morton.
Estate OF VIM. Yorgey, deceased,
Order of sale continued to first day
of May term.
Estate of James w. Hess, deceas-
ed, Jno. G.. Kline and Ira J. Thomas
appointed appraisers.
Application of Geo. S. Flecken-
stine, County Treasurer, presented
asking Court to fix his commission, as
County Commissioners had failed to
do so.
Geo. S. Fleckenstine County Treas
urer VS.. County of Columbia. Now,
Feb. 81, the Commissioners of
Columbia County appeal from the
action of the commissioners and
county auditors because of their fail
ure to fix the compensation of Geo.
S. Fleckenstine as County Treasurer,
to the Court Of Common Pleas of
Columbia County.
C,rnaI WA,
JNo. N. GORDON.
NEHEMIAH KITCHEN.
Petition of J. B. McHenry Sheriff.
presented, for the approval of the ap-
pointment of Harry H. Kline as jailor
and keeper Of the prisoners and allow
the wages of said jailor or keeper.
" Now, March Ist 1897, the within
petition having been read in open
Court, the appointment of Harry H.
Kline as keeper Of the malefactors
and prisoners in the county Jail by
J. B. McHenry, Sheriff of Columbia
County, under act of April S, 1890,
Dec. 2S, is hereby approved and the
wages of Harry H. Kline as keeper
aforesaid are hereby ascertained and
fixed at the sum of $25 per month
and the Treasurer of Columbia
County is hereby directed to pay the
said wages monthly out of the moneys
in his hands raised for the use of
county, by warrant drawn by the said
Sheriff and at least one of the COM
missioners of the proper county.
By THE COURT.
John Ridesdale & Co. VS.. The
Magee Carpet Works. Judgment for
want of sufficient affidavit of defense
asked for. On motion ofC. G.. Bark
ley, Attorney for plaintiff, it appearing
from an examination of the plaintiffs
declaration and the affidavit of de-
fense filed on the part of the defend
ant that the affidavit is insufficient, and
notice of the intended application for
judgment for want of sufficient affida-
Wit judgment is grant
ed the plaintiff for the amount
| claimed.
Brown Bros. Co. VS.. the Magee
Carpet Works. Now, March Ist, on
motion of G. G.. Barkley attorney for
Plaintiff, rule is granted upon Defend
ant to show cause why the appeal
should not be stricken off.
Petition of VIM. B. Goodhart, pre-
sented, for rule on J.. B. McHenry
Sheriff to make return to the writ of
Fl Fa September term sIa 'o5. Rule
granted, returnable at Argument
| Court.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-03-04

B. F. Zarr Esq, Receiver of the
Bloomsburg Banking Co., has filed
his first account in the Prothonotary's
Office, showing that he has received
to this time $as,4aS.6s, and he has
paid, out for rent of room, clerk hire,
attorneys fees, commissions and other
expenses $I7o7.73, leaving balance
of $a3,7ao.8o for distribution among
the deposltors. The order of court
published in this issue shows what
proceedings will be taken in the
matter.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-03-04

The entertainment at the Parish
House Monday night, by the Sunday
School, was pretty well patronized,
and the whole program was rendered
in very pleasing manner. The recita.
tions by Miss Marie Robbins and
Miss Geraldine Gross were exception
ally fine, as were also the several selec'
tions rendered by the Mandolin and
Guitar Club.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-03-04
COMING ENTERTAINMENTS.

Mar. AT the Opera House, the
j. +. Toole Company in "Killarney
and the Rhine"
Mar. 1.-THE king of,humorists,
"Bob" Burdette.
announcements of any other en-
tertalnments will be made under this
mead without charge, by leaving word
at this office.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-03-04

The following letters are advertised
March 2, 1897. Mr.. B. Albertson,
Mr.. Howard Barge, Mr.. John H..
Brown, Mess. John Bush & Son, Mr..
B. Kellam, Mrs. Carrie S. Keffer,
Mrs. Anna Keltner, Mr.. Erwin
Pursel, J. A. Rophaupt, Mr.. ]. d..
Rutledge. Will be sent to the dead
letter Office March I6, 1897.
JAMES H. MERCER, P. M.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-03-04

Robert Edgar, a well known resi-
dent of Fishingcreek township, died
at the home of his brother L. H.
Edgar, at Saltwater on Thursday last,
aged about sixty-five years. Funeral
took place on Saturday afternoon,
interment being made in the cemetery
at that place.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-03-04

William Watts, a former Blooms
burger, now residing at Sunbury, had
business in town on Tuesday. He is
trying to complete arrangements to
have this town represented in a base
ball league the coming season.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-03-04

A Areport was circulated about town
one day last week that John Brooks
of this town had made an attempt on
his own life by taking poison, but
proved to be untrue. The young
man says he had pam in his side,
and did take laudanum, but not with
suicidal intent.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-03-04

The proceeds of the oyster supper
at the Presbyterian Church last Tues
day night were 10000. 1t will be
applied to payment for repairs at the
manse.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-03-04
NORMAL BEATEN AT PITTSTON.

The Normal basket ball team, went
to Pittston on Monday and were de-
feated by the score of I9 to 4. The
Pittston Gazette in commenting on
the game has the following to say
"It was shortly after eight o'clock
when the visitors came on the floor.
They made a fine appearance. Every
member was we'll developed and
showed results of good physical train
ing Notwithstanding that they were
defeated, they played an excellent
game. Their numerous pretty passes
were features of the game and proved
them to be scientific players with the
right idea Of the game.
The game was played with five
men on a side and with an undivided
floor at the request of the Bloomsbury
players. This was slight handicap
for the Pittston boys as they have
always been accustomed to play with
nine men and divided floor For
the visitors Worthington and Moore
played star game, while the team
work as whole was the finest that
has been seen in this city in the past. "
The chicken and hot cake supper
at the Parish House last Thursday
evening was great success. 1t was
advertised from S to 9 o'clock, but by
7.3o the chicken was all gone and the
sale of tickets was stopped. Ample
provision had been made for $50 peo.
pie, but from five to seven O'Clock
there was a rush, and the receipts
show that nearly 23o persons got
their suppers. The supper was gotten
NY by the members of the choir, and
no contributions were solicited. II
was prepared by expert cooks, most O
them relatives of the choristers, and
was pronounced excellent in every
particular. Several young ladies no
of the. choir assisted in Serving at the
tables. The receipts were $500
and expenses $1,000, net profits
$4I.oo.
The choir desires to thank all wh(
assisted them, and also the large mum
Der who so literally patronized them
The coffee served was the Parke
Mills brand, sold by ]. d. Armstrong
1t was contributed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-03-04

w. H. Rhawn, Esq, on Wednes-
day of last week handed in his resigna-
tion as County solicitor. r. r. Little
was elected as his successor, at a
salary of $aoo year.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-03-04

Kew. A. ]. McCann attended the
annual conference of the priests of
!he diocese of Harrisburg, which was
'n session at that city last week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-03-04
VERY EASY.
The Danville Basket Ball Team Furnish
Amusement for the Normal.

The game in Normal "gym" on
Thursday night between Danville and
the Normal was a very tame affair.
Danville's weakness made the game
too uninteresting to watch. The Nor
NAL boys simply toyed with the visitors,
and for while it looked as though
they would be blanked, but Worthing-
tons men eased up and aided by a
couple offouls, DanviHe succeeded in
scoring.
This is the second defeat Danville
has suffered here this season, and they
ought to be convinced by this time
that they can't play the game.
The work of Young at Centre
throughout the whole game, was of
the gilt edged order, while consider
able credit is also due Moore.
The line up:
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-03-04

Two halves of twenty minutes.
Fouls called, Berry, Worthington 2,
Young, Hoffner.
Goals from field, Moore 8, Young
8, Worthington 3. From fouls, Moore,
Marks, Beddoe.
Umpire, Douglass. Referee, Van
Horn. Score Normal Io, Danville 2.
Evening journal., 1897-10-18
LOCAL EgWS EOTES,

At O'Clock this afternoon the Wo-
mans Auxiliary of the Y. M. G. A. viii
meet and transact business.
The work of repainting Friendship
engine house is progressing rapidly.
Tho Spanish steamer Suidad de
Reus cleared port this morning for Oh
braltar, Spain. with e94 ,l7s gallons CT
oil, valued at s25009
Register of Wills Crossan has
granted letters testamentary upon the
estate OF Thomas Mulrooney. late OF
Wilmington, 10 Annie NJ Mulrooney.
The Historical Society Of Delaware
will meet this evening.
An interesting address On Love
Recrlprocat1s Love- was delivered at
the Y. NJ. c. A. Yesterday afternoon by
Professor ]. r. Dill, secretary OF the
National Reform Association.
Everyone desires to keep informed
on Yukon the Klondyke and Alaskan
gold feids. Send 10c. for large UOmpea
dium of vast Information and big color
map to Hamilton Pub. Co. IndlanaS
oils. Ind
Evening journal., 1897-10-18
CIsDER DRIVEN IN his EYE.

PASSENGER BRAKEMAN YALEN-
me HAD TO GO TO WILLS Hos
PITAIi.
J. l.. Valentine, living at No. 627 JEFF
ferson street, employed as Il passenger
brakeman on The Maryland division Of
the p, w. & b. railroad, is now going
about with bandaged eyes rs the result
OF what he supposed 20 be only slight
mishap that occurred last week.
A sharp cinder few into his eye with
great force while travelling on the road
just after leaving Chester. After sew
eral futile efforts to remove the cinder
Mr. Valentine tried 10 rest of, but could
not sleep and consulted physician.
He was advised TO go to Wills Eye
Hospital, and went yesterday. An ex-
ceedingly painful operation had TO be
performed, as 1t was learned that the
cinder had been driven into his eye
bali. which was then badly swollen and
infamed. To remove the foreign sub
stance the eye-ball had to be cut, and
tweezers were inserted, and by these
the cinder was removed.
Evening journal., 1897-10-18
THE DELAWARE EEDEAYORERS.
SOME OF THEIR PLANS FOR WORK
IN STATE CONVENTION HERE
NEXT WEEK.

Arrangements are now all completed
for the coming eighth annual conven-
tion of the Delaware Christian En-
deavor Union, to be held In Delaware
Avenue Baptist Churcn OH Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday evenings of next
week Delegates will be present from
all parts Of the state. and the Christian
Endeayor colors will wave from all
parts of the city.
Several speakers of national reputa-
ton have accepted invitations to be
present and occupy places on the pro-
gram.
Rev. Wallace MacMullen, d. d., pas
tor of Grace Methodist Episcopal
Church, Philadelphia. viii preach the
convention sermon on Wednesday even
ing.
The crowning feature will be an adj
dress on Friday evening by Rev. Way
land Hoyt. d. d., of Philadelphia. who
will also conduct the closing consecra-
ton service.
DR.. Spooner VIII preside at the Junior
rally. when there will be Eve three
minute talks by Juniors from Dover.
Milford, Middletown and Wilmington,
besides ether exercises by Junior Chris
tian Endeavorers.
An open parliament How Can the
Young People Help the church," Will
be conducted by Rev. Frederick Craw-
ford, Ridley Park, Pa.
Addresses on Civic Righteousness
and Temperance. Loyalty to Our
Church, /" Lives OF Purpose. and 10y
atty to the Lords Day" will be given
by Rev. f. c. MacSorley Rev. Frank
Holland, Rev. Thomas A. McCurdy, d
d., and Ezra Tinker, LIZ d., re-
| spectively.
The program for the opening exer-
eises on Wednesday afternoon at
o'clock is as follows; Song service, vel
come from the local union, G. A. Cline
president; welcome from the churches
Rev. w. F. Lewis. Wilmington; vel.
come from the city, Henry G. McIear
mayor OF Wilmington, response, Rev
| Adam Stengle, Smyrna; chalk talk
Rev. Robert f. Y. Pierce. Philadelphia
address, THE Model Christian En-
deavor Society" William L. Turner
Philadelphia social. Should Aud Ac
quaintance be Forgot?"
Evening journal., 1897-10-18
BUSY BllIMEATHhL.
The Big Morocco Plant a
Lively Scene To-day.
DISSATISFIED WORKMBN RETURN

NEW ELECTRICAL MACHINERY
NEW BUILDINGS AND AN AUxIL-
larry FIRE ALARM SYSTEM NOW
NEARLY COMPLETED
The big Wilmington plant of F. Blu
menghal & Co. Is probably the busiest
place and presents the llveliest appear
ance in Wilmington to-day. Marked
changes are being made in old build
ings and new annexes by which some
OF the most improved electrical ma
chinery known in modern science Is
being placed In.
Superintendent ]. w. Aydon, OF the
city police and fire alarm telegraph. has
personally supervised the placing IN OF
nine auxiliary boxes of the Gamewell
fire alarm system. These auxiliary
boxes connect with city fire box No. n
by an instant's work.
In case of fire In the big concern,
which is the second largest morocco
concern in the world, any employe can
summon iiremen by simply breaking In
the Slass casing and then pulling down
the ring. thus saving five minutes that
would be consumed n getting cut and
setting off the fire alarm at box No. II
at Front and Monroe streets.
The little difficulty that occurred on
Friday when some of the glazers toob
notion to walk out because OF a dis.
agreement as TO the number OF hourf
for which they should be paid, has al
blown over and the men were reported
"all In, and working like beavers" to-
day.
A new electric plant for lighting pur.
poses is Just being completed togethel
with the new buildings and electrical
machinery by Garrett, Miller q Co.
The latest improved arc lights will b,
used.
The buildings now occupy the entir
block from Monroe to Adams. and from
Reed TO Front street and three-qulrter
of the block to Chestnut street.
About / 900 operatives are now Tegu
larly employed by +. Blumenthal q Co
and II is probable that the enlarged es
tablishment will soon require man
mere men.
Manager Richard isatzowsky, of IN
| Wilmington concern, intends To have
inspected by a number OF guests az 500
as all work is completed.