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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12
AN EASY WINNER.
Frank II. Sloan Re. e.nominated for City Sur
veyor Of Baltimore.

In its report OF the republican con-
vention recently held in that city, at
which time Frank H. Sloan, formerly
of Bloomsburg, son of our townsman
c. P. Sloan, of Market street, was re-
nominated for City Surveyor, the Bal
timore .Suu of Friday last says:
at was lively convention, but the
only real surprise was the nomination
of Mr.. Sloan for Surveyor. 1t cannot
exactly be said that the slate was
broken, because it is said that Mr.
Samuel G.. Brosius' name was not up
on the ticket that was named in ad-
vance. However that may be, Mr..
Sloan showed far greater strength than
Mr.. Brosius, winning out by vote of
216 to 7a and carried off the palm.
When Gen. Adam E. King got up
on the platform and nominated Sam.
uel G.. Brosius for Surveyor, Mr., Row.
land Hill followed by naming Frank
H. Sloan. The delegates from the
FIRST ward had not been "tipped Off
apparently, for they voted IL solid
votes for Brosius. The Second and
Third went Is solid each for Sloan
and the First ward delegation began
to look at each other. Down the line
it went, and all the time Sloan's vote
increased. 1t became apparent that
DO slate had been broken, and that il
was settled before the convention met
1t was sprung as surprise, but Sloar
got 2I6 votes and Brosius, the seem
ing favorite, got but 7a.
Frank H. Sloan, nominee for Sur
veyor, is the present incumbent of tina
office, having been elected first il
1895. He was born in Bloomsburg
Pa, 3a years ago. After completing
his education at the Bloomsburg State
Normal School Mr.. Sloan took up The
study of civil engineering and survey
ing. He came TO Maryland IN 1873
and has resided principally in Balti
more since that time. Railroad con
struction work has occupied larg
part of his time. For several years h
was chief engineer of the City ant
Suburban Railway, Mr.. Sloan is
member OF the Columbian and Youn
Mems Republican Clubs"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12
SATURDAY AT CATAWISSA
TIE UNWILLING CEREMONIES OF
COLUMBIA OOUNTY'S FIRST
MONUMENT
Attracts a Large Crowd-Governor Stone
Makes An Address.

The unveiling of the first soldiers
monument in Columbia County oc-
cured at Catawlssa Saturday last in
the presence Of about five thousand
spectators. At II o'clock a parade
consisliog Of visiting G. A. r. posts,
S. of V. camps and local secret soci-
cites was formed, and after marching
over the principal streets of the town
conference.-the at the veiled soldiers
monument.
The monument stands twenty-eight
feet high, and represents soldier
standing at parade rest. The design
is of graceful form and symmetrical
proportions, and is surrounded by a
plot of ground which contains two
cannon and three pyramids Of shot.
The total cost of the monument will
reach $4,000. Not little of the praise
for the success of the enterprise and
of the day is due the Building Com
mittee, which is composed of Major
l. II. Zesholts, George w. Reifsnyder,
A. II. Sharpless, and B. A. Waters,
who have been untlring in their efforts
to bring its erection to successful
elimination.
On the arrival of Governor w. A.
Stone and party at ago they were
Immediately taken to the monument
plot. Rev. G.. Murray Klepfer, in be-
half of the G.. A. r., presented the
monument to the borough Of Cat
awissa, and the shaft was then unveil-
ed by Miss Teresa Waters, of Cata.
wissa. VIM. H. Rhawn, Etq., accepted
it for the Town Council, and ad
dresses were then made by Senior
Vice Commander Hall and Colonel
w. F. Reeder.
The orator of the day was Governor
Stone, who seated side by side with
Democratic Treasurer candidate
William T. Greasy, was warmly re-
ceived and vociierously cheered
throughout the course of his speech
Among other things he paid a warm
tribute to Catawissa when he said
that she had sent more men to the
front than any other town of he size
that he knew Of He dwelt upon the
loyalty of the American people with
out regard to political ahliation, anc
OF our happily reunited country. The
Governor subsequently held an infor
NAL reception and was rendered &
banquet, which was set for fifteen GOV,
ers, at the Susquehanna House.
The officers of the morning parade
were as follows: Chief Marshall, B. B
Schmick, aides A. H. Kline, George
Mensch, J. Cornelius, all of Catawissa
Colonel A. d. Seeley, Berwick; Geo
E. Hunt, Danvllle; DIR. Chessinger
Sunbury; Captain H. J. Connor
Orangevllle.
An immense crowd from Blooms
burg attended. The procession con
sisting of the Benton Band, G.. A. r,
and several hack loads of citizens lef
here at nine o'clock. They returned
about half past six in the evening. l
was the biggest day Catawissa ha
had for many years.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12
Corner Stone Laying.

We learn from the Selinsgrove
Times OF October 5th that on Sunday,
October Ist, the ceremony of the lay
ing of the corner stone of an Episcopal
church was observed in that beautiful
village. 1t will be remembered that
Miss Mary Kittera Snyder attended
the celebration of the centennial of St.
Paurs church; and many of her friends
here promise themselves the pleasure
of attending the consecration of All
Saints, at Selinsgrove, when that rite
is to be performed. The Times says:
''Last Sunday Afternoon the corner
stone of the All Saints Episcopal
church was laid in the presence Of
nearly thousand people.
The service was coducted by Rev
Morrison,' of the Episcopal church o.
Sunbury, and choir of forty mem
bers, who came to this place by steam
boat. The service was beautiful an6
impressive, and was SO regarded by
the large number in attendance.
This is the first Episcopal church
in Snyder county and is to be erected
by Miss M. X. Snyder, grand, ,daught
er of Gov. Snyder, for whom the
county was named. Miss Snyder il
giving great deal of her time to the
erection of this handsome edihce tha
will stand long to tell of her goot
deeds in the christian work"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12
TOWN COUNCIL,
Regular Monthly Meeting Held Thursday
Night.

The Bloomsbury Town Council
convened in regular monthly session
Thursday night, with President w. O.
Holmes and four members, Blue,
Demaree, Smith and Cox in their res
pective places. There was but very
little business to transact.
The secretary read the minutes of
previous meeting, which we're approx
ed. In order to place in a proper
and more safe condition the innumer-
able pavements about town, il was
moved and seconded that notice be
served on the following property own
ers to put down new pavements with
in 20 days or the same will be done
by the Town, with 20 per cent. added
to the cost:
ID. A. Greasy on East sd street.
VIM. Kramer on East 4th street.
Mrs, p. A. Evans on East 4th street.
Pavement on Iron street from znd
street to property Of John L. Woods.
Pavement on West sth street, along
property of John A. Funston estate.
Pavement along Casey porperty on
Catherine street.
Pavement of Mrs. Wyncoop on 9th
street.
Runyan and Klein on Main street.
Hettie Barton on Main street.
Robbins and Brown on Main street.
w. H. Gilmore on Main street
Mrs. N. J. Hendershott, crossing
over private alley on Main street.
Pavement of T. Rut;er on West
3rd street.
Pavement of Mrs. Crawford on
West sd street.
Pavement of Harry Williams on
East sd street.
On motion duly seconded an order
for SIS Is to be drawn for damages to
Mrs. O'Blosser's property for season
OF the opening OF Leonard street.
Building permit granted Herbert
Goss for frame addition to his factory
on 9TH street.
On motion duly seconded an order
to be drawn to John P. Jones for
damages to his lot in Strawberry alley
by reason of the town taking sand
from said lot. Said dammages
amounting to $I6.5o.
The following bills were read and
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12
Answer to Puzzle Of September 28.

Fifty buried cities and towns in
Massachusetts: Haverhill, Saugus,
Amesbury, Hardwlck, Boston, Ded-
ham, Holden, Cheshire, Andover,
Boxford, Dunstable, Brighton, Man
son, Dover, Acton, Plymouth, Hyan-
mis-, Dracut, Stockbridge, Windsor,
Oxford, Dana, Athol, Maiden, Lowell,
Asnby, Barre, Salem, Brimheld,
Whately, Gill, Natick, Canton, Lynn,
Otis, Ashland, Adams, Stoneham,
Amherst, Mendon, Seekonk, Hull,
Lee, Chester, Bedford, Easton, Ne
ponset, Medford, Tol!and, Reading.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12
The Gus Sun Rising Minstrels wi

The Gus Sun Rising Minstrels will
no doubt draw many people to the
Opera House tonight and tomorrow
night. The company is composed OF
IS people, every one an artist. They
will give fun fast and furious, and ad-
minister that soothing drug, amuse-
ment, that we may forget for anshour
today and yesterday in the enjoymen,
of the occasion. Seats on sale at S
r. Bidleman's Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12
Pumpkin, Pumpkin, Pumpkin.

Everyone has taken great interest
in the number of seeds contained in
the pumpkin in Geo. w. Hess store
window. You can secure a guess for
every IS cent purchase, and get a
chance on a handsome folding pocket
Kodak, valued at $1,000, to be given
away Saturday, October 18th, at s
o'clock p. m.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

The A. Q, Scammon Company in
the melo-drama "The Sleeping
City," pleased a fair sized audience
at the Opera House Friday evening.
The performance gave better salts
faction than on its former appear
ance here about one year ago,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12
Pumpkins at the Fair 2

THERE'S also one in Geo. w. Hess
Jewelry store window. Why not Sc
cure handsome Kodak for guessing
the nearest number of seeds in the
pumpkin for every rs cent purchase
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

AS the answers to the puzzles of
week before last were omitted last
week, they vii be found at the foot OF
the column. The puzzles this week
are similar to those oflast week. The
prizes this week are as follows: First
prize, pack of so calling cards with
the name of the one sending in the
first correct answer printed on them.
Second, pack of as printed calling
cards.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

a. m. Returning, this train will leave d. L.
& w. Depot, p. m, p. & r., s.o3, Main
street, s.Is, arriving at Jameson City .oc
p. m. ID. w. SAMfbELL, SUPI'
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

The ninth Regiment Band Of
Wilkes Barre will furnish music at
the fair to-day.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12
Answers To Last Weeks Puzzles.

l. Elapse, lovely, avenue, pencil,
sluice, eylet.
II. Wholesome.
III. Both, bother, broth, brother,
flow, flower.
~. Parts, aware, raven, trees,
sense.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12

PoSITIvES AND CoMPARITIvES.
I. A branch of tree; relaxed.
2. A plaything; money.
3. A part of pork; drink.
4. A part of pork; a pantry.
S. A germ; kind of tree,
6. A lever; before.
7. To cook in certain way; priest.
WORD SQUARE.
1. A town in Illinois.
2. License.
8. Subdues.
4. Open.
s. Home OF birds.
III. s%
WORD SQUARE.
I. A clump of'trees.
2. Split.
3. Open.
4. Poetry.
s. To come in.
What word is that which is made
shorter by adding syllable to it ?
All answers must be sent in on or
before Monday, Oct. 10th.
O.
Address all communications to
MANAGER PUZZLE DEPT.
THE COLUMBIAN,
Bloomsburg, Pa.
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The Columbian
!: PUZZLES.
6uOaOuonoUOnaOuOnOaOuOn;
G. EDWARD ELwELL, Manager.
n T,cvrp Acct Monooar

d. J. TAsKER, Asst Manager.
Last weeks puzzles seemed to be
the kind our readers like, as many an
swers were received and three were
correct, but Master Silas S. Riddle OF
Bloomsburg, was the first received and
took the first prize. The second prize
was taken by Miss Ada B. Sherwood
of st. Marys, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12
The Leader Department Store.
Free to Everyone.

During Fair week have decided to see as many OF our
old and new friends possible and give them token OF
appreciation So every purchaser of 81 90 worth OF goods
will give absolutely free carpet suitable for buggy OF
carriage Some expensive than Others ou IN thls
case it will be "frst come first served
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12
On Account OF the Fair.

On Thursday and Friday of this
week the Bloomsbury & Sullivan
Railroad Company will run special
trains, as follows
Round trip, including admis-
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Round trip, including adm
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-23
FAvoRS A NEW CEMETERY.
ALDERMAN HAAS SAYS a MEETING
WILL BE HELD NEXT WEEK.

All of the Council Committee VIII
Then BE Here-It VIII Decide
whether Laurel Grove shall Be
Continued a. Burial Place or
whether a New Cemetery shall lie
selected, But Has no Authority TO
Consider Locations.
The special committee Of Council on the
cemetery question was 20 have met yes
terday. The committee was appointed
some time ago. but mas never held a meet
ing on account Of the absence Of the mem
bers Of the committee at various times.
The committee consists Of Alderman Tiede-
man Haas Schwarz. Dixon and Graham.
Aldermen Tiedeman aud Graham are now
out OF the city. The effort to hold a meet
ing yesterday Vas not successful because
of the failure Of Alderman Schwarz TO ap-
pear Aldermen Haas and Dixon being the
only Two members present.
Mayor Myers is DESTROYS that the com
mittee should go ahead and complete the
work for which il was appointed. The
committee was appointed TO consider the
cemetery question and report whether
Laurel Grove should be continued as
cemetery or some new site selected. The
committee has no authority to consider
new sites.
Alderman Haas, in speaking Of the ma
ter. said that the members Of the commit
tee have studied the situation Individually
and have doubtless made up their minds
on the subject. He is of the opinion THAI
tae time has come 70 select new Gene
terry.
1t is no longer sanitary to continue the
use OF Laurel Grove" ne said Every
annual report by the health officers for the
las six years has urged the necessity Of
closing Laurel Grove and securing a new
loca lion ] think this is sufficient war
rant for making the move"
whenever the selection is made" said
Alderman Haas, il should not be some
temporary makeshift. but an elevated and
well located piece Of ground OF sufficient
size to answer az wants OF this kind for
years 20 come. The site should be one
susceptible Of Improvement by the city
as a park so that il might be made at
tractiye. The features OF park ana Gem
etery should be combined"
As 70 the opposition 10 a change from
Laurel Grove. manifested by the park and
tree commission. Alderman Haas said: Il
do not think the members OF the commits
sion fully understand the situation. The
purchase BY the city Of a site such as |
have indicated would give them the great
est opportunity they have yet had 20 dis
play their abilities in horticulture and
park and cemetery Improvement and they
would have the opportunity Of doing work
which might rebound greatly 10 the credit
Of the commission. i viii take some time
70 put new site m condition for use
and until then the use OF Laurel Grove will
have to be continued. There are already
about e10oo interments in Laurel Grove
aud es the city has built up around the
cemetery, I think a new site should be
provided as soon as possible"
Another effort viii BE- made to secure a
meeting OF the committee next week. and
as both Aldermen Tiedeman and Graham
are expected back then, IL is likely
that the effort will be successful.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-23
ATLANTA's NEW CERTIFICATE.
Notary Hardin Was Doing n Land
Office Business at WnycrOss.

Notary Harbin Was Doing n Land
Office Business at WaycrOss.
Health Officer Brunuer has received a
copy of Atlanta's new health certificate,
which was adopted as the result of his de-
cided protest against The Atlanta method
of Issuing certificates to anybody who
chose to ask for them with the statement
that he had moi been in infected territory
within ten days. The new certificate re-
quires the party to whom it is issued to
make oath to the fact that he has not
been in infected territory within the time
stated. A deS Dtion OF the party to
whom the certificate is issued is also given,
and stub is retained a the health Of
flee for a record.
The Heavy fines imposed upon Messrs
A Mcknight and J. ". Cooley, the two
Philadelphia insurance men, who came
into Savannah from New Orleans a few
days ago under Atlanta certificates, which
it is claimed there were Oh aimed under
false representations had the desired eff
feet, and the Atlanta authorities promptly
changed their methods
The health officer is still having trouble
with unauthorized parties, who make a
business of issuing certificates for what
there is in It, Mayor Mcknight Of Way
cross was notified yesterday by Or. Brun-
ner hat no more certificates issued by W.
N. o. Hardin, a notary public az that
pace. would be accepted. SO many eerii-
icates signed ny Hardin as notary public
have been met with by the inspectors that
Health Officer Drummer decided to investi-
gate. AS Waycross has a Mayor and a
health officer he was a a loss 10 UNDER
stand why anyone Else should exercise the
authority 10 issue certificates at that paint
Sanitary inspector Dreamer was sent
down to investigate. He found that Mr.
Harbin was employed as a Clerk in a
clothing store near the depot, and that he
was doing a -and-ofiice business in issuing
certificates to passengers On the trains at
90 cents each
Inspector Creamer secured one of the
certificates and brought 1t back to Savan-
nah with him. The document is headed
Ware County Certificate" and states that
the party to whom 1t is issued makes
oath that he has not been in infected ter
rilory within thirty days. There Is Moth
ing Illegal in a certificate of this kind
as any notary public can witness an af-
fi6avit. 1t is no more value from a quar-
antine standpoint. however. than if the
bearer had waited 20 arrive at Savannah
before making such an affidavit before a
notary here. Such certificates win not be
accepted where it is possible for the May
or, health officer, ordinary or other county
official to be reached by the parties OBJ
tanning the certificates.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-23
WILL VISIT CAPT. JAMES.
C0mmissiOner stevens and Capt.
Purse Going TO Emanuel County.

COmmissIOner stevens and Capt.
Purse Going TO Emanuel County.
Capt. d. G. Purse received a letter yes
terday from Hon. O. b. Stevens. commits
sioner OF agriculture, requesting him 10
meet him Wednesday at the plantation Of
Capt. James, near Adrian. in Emanuel
county. Capt Purse was already contem-
plating a visit to Capt Jones plantation
next week, and the invitation from Conn
missioner Stevens to meet him there was
accepted with alacrity.
Capt. James is said TO have the largest
cane plariatiou in the state, having plant
cd l05 acres last year and $50 acres this
year He is said 10 have found the cane
business quite profitable, so much so. IN
fact. that he intended planting a much
larger area this year, but was unable to
do 50 for lack Of seed. He engages chief
~ In the manufacture OF syrup, but Is
also said 10 make considerable sugar for
local consumption. his plantation being
equipped with improved crushing and boz
ing apparatus.
The present active interest In the cane
growing industry makes the visit of COM
missioner Stevens to Capt, James planta-
ton or special importance. Having en-
gagged in The business on large scale,
he Is in position to give accurate informa
ton as 20 the cost of production and the
financial results
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-23
SHOULD HAVE ASPHALT.
PostOmce Paving Taken Up with the
Department.

Now that the unsighlly Old frame buid-
ing. which was used as the architects Of
nee. has been removed from the 'front.' OF
the new government building. about the
only thing now which remains 10 be done
TO give he building The proper setting is
TO provide a suitable pavement for the
front and rear
At present there IL no pave m nt on ether
the President or York street sides Of The
building with the exception Of such debris
IN the way Of brick hats and other oi4s
and ends which may have been flied In
there from tine to tine Alderman Dixon,
chairman of the streets and lanes commit
tee. has already taken Up he matter " IN
Postmaster Doyle. ana the latter has
brought the subject TO the attention OF the
department. He is inclined 70 believe that
the department win regard the subject ia
vorably.
Il is not expe ted that the government
viii bear the entire cost o. paving the TWO
blocks though il could well afford TO do so
in order TO give It's handsome bIiding The
proper setting. If tire government consents
10 abide by the usual assessment against
abuiting property. TIE ci'y wiz undertake
tire work. Alderman Di>o iCel IS that
TIE asphalt pave ment On Bull street 5 o ia
he extended entirely around the building,
Including the Whitaker street side
THE cobbiesiones on Whitaker street
should be taken up" said \ derman Dixon,
and asphalt Ibid OF that street from
President to Whitaker. a well as on those
two streets THIS win give an aspha !
pavement entirely ar,u ad TIE building. The
CITY is ready 10 co its share in the mat
te."
The noisy pavement on Bay street IN
fIont Of the custom house has long been
cause Of annoyance 10 The United S'ates
courts and those engaeed In business
there The removal of he courts o their
new quarters in the new bu. ding relieves
them TO a great eNten, of his nuisance
An asphalt pavement entirey around the
Building would insure almost complete inn
munity from noise 10 iis occupants.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-23
ATTRACTIONS AT RESORTS.
Raums to Entertain Next Week at
ThundeFbOIt and Isle of Hope.

ThundeFbOIt and Isle of Hope.
beginning tomorrow the Savannah,
Thunderbolt and Isle of Hope Railway will
introduce to the people of Savannah the
Marvellous Baums." They have been so
described in the newspapers of many
cities. where they have given exhibitions
of their skill and daring. Their perform
ance consists of bicycle riding on a tight
wire, that will be strung 105 feet above
the ground Their acfs derive no assist
ance from balance poles or weights and
are said to he wonderful.
The Baums, James and Alfearetta, take
turns in riding back and forth across the
wire and the performance is conc .uded oy
the suspension of a trapeze from BIZ
cycle ridden by MIR. Baum, upon which
his wife executes many feats of skill
The performance win be given al Thun-
derbolt on Sunday afternoon, at o'clock
and al Isle of Hope each other night in
the week, at $50 o'clock. a the perform
ances at Isle of Hope there will be fire.
works and afterward music and dancing
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-23
ToNGING on PRIVATE BEDS.
Wilmington Island Negroes Likely
to Cause Trouble.


to Cause Trouble.
The amended oyster law passed by the
last legislature orcn'ng up, IN a measure
leased beds 10 the public, is causing, and
is likely 10 cause, more. and perhaps Sc
rious, trouble along the coast A ready
The lessess Of oys er lands at Whining ton
Island are in conflict with the tongers.
oyster creek and other waters which,
under brakes survey, were taken up by
private parties, are now regarded by the
negroes as public beds. ana are being
ton2ed.
The Oemier oyster Company. which
has been at great expense and labor in
planning oysters. is de erm ned TO enforce
It's rights and 20 stop indi-crimina'e ong-
ing on iis beds by negro 5. a number of
arrests have ~ e dy cen made. he re-
groes On The north end Of the island are
reported 10 be more aggre ssive han those
on the sou n end, ard n the ne ghb5rno d
of the oyster fac DRY guards have been
stat oned On the Oemler Clmoany's beds
with orders 10 keep of al trespass rs.