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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-07
FIRE DAMAGES TWO BARNS.

Fire broke cut in w. A. Hartzel's
livery stable, in the rear of the City
Hotel, midway between First and Sec.
ond streets, about eleven O'Clock
last Thursday night, and before it was
put out by the iiremen, did consider
able damage. The upper part of the
Hartzel barn was destroyed, together
with the contents of hay, straw, etc.
The fire started, it appears, in the
NOW, and having an abundance OF
combustible material to work on,
gained big start before it was known.
In fact, not until the flames had eaten
through the roof and were leaping
high IN the air, and Illuminating the
heavens, was it discovered. The first
sound of the alarm brought out the
entire fire department, and the fremen
worked heroically until the conhagra-
tion, which, for time, threatened the
entire cluster of buildings in the vi
clnlty of its origin, was completely ex-
tihS SulohSu'
George w. Sterner's barn, located
on the opposite side of the alley, took
fire, and was quite badly damaged.
Probably the only thing that saved
the latter structure from total destruc-
ton was slate roof
1t took quick work to get the stock
out of the burned buildings, and #
the horses not been turned loose, it
is doubtful if it could have been ac-
complished. All the other contents
of the barn-wagons, sleighs, harness,
etc.-were also gotten out.
The Sterner barn was occupied by
W. f. Schlagle, dealer In farm imple.
ments, wagons, harness, etc, but the
only loss he suffered was a lor of
phosphate, which was damaged by
water.
Mr.. Hartzel is of the opinion that
the fire was the work of an incendiary.
His loss is partly covered by insurance.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-07
favor confirmed absolute.

favor confirmed absolute.
Road IN Orange township near
Henry Mellick's, report of viewers
against confirmed absolute.
Report of viewers against a road in
Cleveland and Franklin townships con-
firmed absolute.
Road in Montour township near
J ohm Frees, report of viewers in fav-
or, confirmed absolute.
Bridge over Little FiShingcreek in
Fishingcreek and Greenwood town
ships, report of viewers in favor con-
frmed absolute.
Report Of viewers in favor of bridge
over Raven creek in Benton township
confirmed nisi.
Report of viewers in favor of a
county bridge over Roaringcreek con-
flrmed absolute.
Inquest on the body of a certain
male person found at or near Cata-
wissa, approved and the county direct
ed to pay costs.
Casper Rhawn VS.. Jennie Rhawn.
Divorce. Masters report filed and
decree ordered
Matte l.. Gross VS.. f. f.. Cadman,
Writ stayed. Rule granted to show
cause why judgment should not be
opened.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-07
Collectors Must Pay Up.

The County Commissioners at their
meeting Nov. 18th passed resolution
that their solicitor proceed forthwith
against all collectors holding unpaid
bounty duplicates previous to 1898,
and that the Sheriff proceed without
delay with the writs in his hands
against delinquent collectors, and that
all ELECTORS holding unpaid duplicates
priof to 1899 be requested to settle
the spme not later than December ss,
1901
( COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
u Bloomsbury, Pa, Nov. "a, 90
AttJst: r. F, VANDERsLIcE, Clerk.
EI-3o-3't
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-07
Methodist Episcopal Church,

The Fourth Quarterly Conference
will be held at the church next Satur-
day evening, December 9th, at 1880
O'Clock. Rev. w. w. Evans, ID. d.,
the presiding elder, will preach Sun
day, December roth, at 1880 o'clock.
The public is cordially invited to hear
him, and to attend the other services
of the day.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-07

Our line of special Holiday Goods is ready such
umbrellas muers, dress collar and cuff cases. &C.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-07

The bread which received the first
and second premiums at the Columbia
county fair in 1898 and 1899 was
baked from the Leader flour manu-.
factured by Ikeler & Fleckenstine.
1880 amos
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-07
Galvanized Buckets.

We have eight dozen heavy buckets to sell Extra
made for special purpose We ordering eight but by
mistake the eight dozen shipped and sell
them quickly They would be good value anywhere 5oc
Give 65c. for two of them and We'll let them go.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-07
For Rent.

Proctor Inn, we'll furnished, from
Feb. Ist 1900. Rent cheap. Apply
to G.. f. Elwell or A. l.. Fritz, Blooms
burg, Pa. tt
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-07

We have re-opened our repair
enced management, and are prepare
and upholstering work at short notice
llvered.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-07
Bed Flannel Underwear.
Ladies' Waists.
Ladies' Suits and Jackets.

Look at our $500 Suits.
These are silk lined throughout
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-07
Carpets ! Carpets!

We cleaning up lot of and slow sellers If
have enough your give decided
bargain All carpets will be higher for spring but with
you'll always find lower price and with larger
ment than anywhere in the town.
We have rolls, suitable for chamber carpets.
The price has been right along To close the dropped
patterns make the price We have also few rolls which
sold for 45c Well make the price 2c close. Kindly
in mind that sell you cheapy You
dealing with first hands.
FREE.-We have lot of carpets suitable for buggies
Come and buy worth of anything and fresh carpet
in your carriage.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-02-03

The public school system, which
was once thought to be amply equipped
when it provided for instruction in
the three RS, has now extended until
it takes in the kindergarten at one end
and the college at the other. And no
part of the whole course is more I'M
portant than that which takes the
child at the threshold of life and
moulds his character for his whole ex-
istence. The kindergarten works on
plastic material. 1t takes the slum
child before he has been degraded
and brutalized by his surroundings
and develops the better side of his ma
ture until it is strong enough to resist
the adverse influence about him. 1t
is more powerful force for good citi
zenship than thousand theoretical
lectures on civics delivered after the
mind has been permanently bent il
the wrong direction.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-02-03

In 1900 there wasn't friction
match in the world. The century has
given us gas lighting and, thanks to
American inventors, electric lights,
sewing machines, steam tire-engiues,
typewriting machines, grain elevators,
steam plows, rCapers and mowers,
threshing machines, shoe making ma.
chinery, passenger elevators, vulcan
lied rubber goods and modern dontls'
try. tits new world that we livein. 1t
has been changed more within the
nineteenth century than it has been
changed for thousands Of years before.
And now that we have railroads, telc-
graphs and newspapers to bring all
mankind into close and quick touch
with each other, now that all lntelll-
gence is the heritage of all men, now
that thought and the results OF lnves-
tigation are spread over all the world
in the twinkling of an eye-what will
not the coming century do for human
progress?
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-02-03

The news that the Midland Railway
OF England has placed orders for
twenty locomotives with American
firms is interesting for more than one
reason, says the Dry Goods Econo-
mist. 1t shows that this country is
good place to buy such machinery,
and, if it be true, as stated, that the
engines ordered are of the American
type. the inference is that John Bull
is coming out of his conservatism and
beginning to admit that American in
novations are not SO unreasonable
after all. The reasons given for the
purchase of the engines-that the
English works are behind with their
orders as the result of the en-
gineers' should convey a les
son to American workingmen. This
is not the first time the English trades
unions have injured their country and
their members by abuse of the power
thew have acIE;"ed.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-02-03
Essex County Herald.

The census of the United States Tor
1890 gives the manufactures of this
country for one year uSS9) as S9,S73,
100000, and the census of 1850 gives
the value for that year as 50, 5,37O, 900,
600, showing the gain in ten years to
have been 81, ,OO&, 900, 600, or a gain in
a decade of 7l.jl per cent. At this
same rate of gain for ten years, be-
tween 1890 and 1900, the value of
Americas manufactured products in
1900 would reach SIG, 800, ,OOO,O 900.
Suppose one cancels this rate of gain
for three years of business depression,
there would still remain $14, 4,273, ,OOo, =
900 as the value of Americas manu-
features for the year 1900, or the sum
of $l2, 1873, ,OOO,O as the present
(1S9s) rate of the annual products of
this country.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-02-03
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SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE. I

Members OF Boston chaptcr. Sons of
the American Revolution. found some
difference in their surroundings at
their usual monthly gathering, held
the other evening IN the ancient Han
cock tavern, Corn court. from the con-
dltiOns which they find when their
meetings take place, as they nearly al
ways do. at the Parker House. The
members recalled with sadness the
death of the first member of the chap
ter, Edward ). Barrett, president of
the national society, 5. \. r., and APP
propriate resolutions in his mem
Ory were passed to be sent to his
family. Mr.. Herbert W. Kimball. sec
retary of the Massachusetts societv,S.
A. r., spoke briefly of the deceased, with
whom he had been intimat Fly con-
nected in the work Of the order. Mr..
kimball paid fine tribute to the un-
seltishness which had characterized
Mr.. Barrett's devotion to the cause of
patriotic matters. An interesting pa
per on the Hancock Tavern and Its
NeighbOring Inns was read by Ed
ward Jones Cox, q member of the
chapter, in which he sketched the his
tory and traditions of the old Boston
hostelries. This paper was supple
mented by one which Edward W.
McGleneu gave, with some facts re-
garding the old house before and dur
ing the present ownership by the
Duggan family. Mr.. McGleneu gave
many interesting facts about the early
colonial laws governing public tay-
erns.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-02-03

There appears to be just at this
time a renaissance of the poisoning
method of accomplishing murder,
states the Boston Transcript. That
was favorite expedient with the
murderously inclined in former CEN
turies, but it has not been resorted to
as much in this. The murders OF re-
cent date, that have furnished the
sensational journals with material for
daily grist Of arewsome narrative
and illustration, show some variations
of method from the old style, but
prove, nevertheless, that depraved
human nature is the same now that 1t
always was. Perhaps the utiIitarlan
spirit enters into the new style OF
poisoning. The quick mails, rapid
transit and so forth facilitate murders
ut a distance. For instance, it is no
longer necessary to be in the presence
of the person against whom destruc-
ton is contemplated. Mrs. Botkin, of
California, has just been convicted oi
the murder Of two women in Della
ware. In these busy days it is fre-
quently iuconvenient to cross a con-
tincnt and hang around awaiting an op-
portunity. A present Of confectionery
or medicine with an infusion of power
full poison can be sent. 1t takes little
time. 1t is quite as safe from detec-
ton as any other method; it is
scientific. and avoids fuss and bother.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-02-03

Marlboro, Mass, Jan. 31.-The state
police were informed yesterday that
some unknown person fired a charge of
Oirdshot at the house of Joseph Cap
relic, II non-union shoe workman. on
Saturday night The shot struck the
lower part of the window, but did not in
lure any of the inmates. There have
also been number of cases of stone
throwing reported to the police, but as
yet no arrests have been made.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-02-03
MORE TROUBLE.
Secretary Long Takes General
WOOdfOrd TO Task.
COUNTRY WAS PREPARED.

Charge That Uncle sam Didn't Have
Powder Enough DisprOven-Agon-
clio still Writing Letters; Memo
rial Both Historical and Argumen-
tativt-Senate Gets Inside Facts Re-
garding Treaty at Paris: Commits
siOner Gray an Anti-ENpansionist-
Notes and News From Army and
CapitOI
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-02-03

Chester, Pa, Jan. 31.-SiXtY-seven of
the cadets of the Pennsylvania military
academy. and several children of Col
Onel Hyatt, superintendent of the acad-
emy, were poisoned yesterday and made
very i'll from eating turkey. The fowls.
it is believed, were cold storage birds and
had become somewhat decompOsed. An
ldotes were administered, and all the
sick ones are now out of danger
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-02-03

Washington Jan. 3l.-General Stewart
L. Woodford was reported in yesterdays
papers as stating in a speech Saturday
night that this country was so unpre-
pared for war that at the time the
Maine was blown up the government did
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-02-03


not have enough powder to provide its
each gun
secretary Long taxes General Wood
ford to task for this uttefan1e. lie shows
that the statements attributed 10 Cen
eral Woodtord have no foundation what
ever.
Yesterday the secretary OF the navy
sent to General Woodford the following
letter:
Navy Department, NashLnEl'h, Jan. %,
My Dear General-l ma the papers at
tflnute To you certain statements with
the navy during the war, which are s."
erroneous that cannot LeheNe YOU nave
been correctly reported.
4 have asked the bureau of ordnance
to give me the exact facts, and enclose
YOU copy of its stats ment. l am sure
YOU will be glad To read it. Very truly
yours. John d. Long"
Washington, Jan. 80.
Memorandum for the Secretary of the
Navy: referring to the reported speech
of General Woodford at the Army and
Navy club at New York on Saturday
evening Be- st, in which he is quoted as
saying: 'Trat on Feb Is, 1895, three days
after the Maine was blown up in Ha-
Vana harhur he received information bv
telegraph that this government did not
possess poVde enough to provide its
warships and forts with two rounds for
each gun. so far as relates to the navy
practically filed up with her allowance
Of ammunition.
The regulations of the department
prescribe that the reserve ammunition
for guns Of the main battery, except on
monitors ana coast defense vessels, shall
per gun for 6-inrh CdlIDre and above nor
below so rounds per gun for the rapid
fire guns, and no vessel of the navy was
reduced so low as this,
ON addition to the supply of ammuni-
tton ahoat, the navy had fair amount
There We're less rounds of powder per
gun than Of shell, and for this reason. by
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ranrv order was placed for powder on
Ian. Is, 1898. lust one month before the
destruction of the Maine and hy the
18th of FEBRUARY, the date of the catas-
trOphe. the navy department had about
thrpe-ouarters Of a million pounds of
powder and it was being turned olt
in large ouantities daily
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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-02-03

Washington. Jan. Sl.-Our government
has not cancelled the orders TO the
United states cruiser Philadelphia TO
proceed from san Diego To- Samoa to
represent the United States interests
there. :" that If il is in contemplation
TO reach a joint agreement between the
three powers Interested i'm Samoa not to
send waIShips there. that will apply to
the future. As Germany has now one
vessel at Apia and the British govern
lnent two. no complaint is expected of
the presence in that harbor of at least
one United States vessel.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-02-03

While driving, Alderman John Solely of
Chelsea, Mass, was thrown from his
carriage and sustained such injuries
about the head and shoulders that he
diNd a few hours after.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-02-03

We doubt if the people Of this city
adequately appreciate the fact that
they are now privileged to call upon
the board of health to examine their
gas fixtures for the purpose of deter.
mining by thorough and scientific
tests whether there is any leakage
therein. The laws on this subject are
practically the same as those relating
to drain pipes. and it is equally
incumbent on those who are re-
sponsible for general household re-
pairs to put the gas piping and
fixtures in good condition. In the
last report of the board Of health it is
stated that gas leaks are not only more
numerous. but are the source of more
injury to health than leaks in waste
pipes and drains. There is no doubt
that such is the fact, and it is to be
hoped that due heed will be paid to
the warning here conveyed. That
there is need of attention to this sub
iect is shown by the statement that in
the examinations made by the board
of health last year no less than 80 per
cent. of the dwellings, presented gas
leaks Of a more or less serious charac-
ter.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-02-03

the navy was SO short Of ammunition
that it could not at any time have car
ried on active operations.
Respectfully,
Charles O'Neil.
Chief of Bureau of Ordnance"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-02-03

The apparently authentic figures
which show that the Boston aldermen
spent in 1898 $40, 600 for carriage hire,
charging the same to the municipal
treasury. has stirred upa great deal Of
public attention, and no wonder. It
used to be thought that the bills of
that kind incurred by the members of
the common council were scandal so
grave as to call for the most radical
reform, even not stopping short
of the abolition of the council
itself. When it is considered
that there are only II members of the
board of aldermen, this sum- collected
from the taxpayers and expended as
shown above, must seem to call loudly
for thorough going scrutiny, if not for
something else.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-02-03

Accompanying the communication is a
long memorial addressed to the senate
containing a comprehensive argument in
opposition to the ratification of the
treaty, and which the envoy asks the
president to send to that body. The
letter Of transmittaI contains more than
the mere request. but AgoncillO feels
that he is bound by courtesy not to make
it public until an opportunity is had by
the state department officials to make
reDlV
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-02-03

And so, after all, the iong-taiked-of
increase in the salaries of the higher
officials of the police department is to
be granted. When the police board
made up its estimate of expenses for
the coming year. 81, 700, 900 was asked
for. and one of the police commits
sioners intimated recently that it
seemed likely that the amount
asked for will be granted. There
are three grades of office that will
come under the proposed increase, the
superintendent of police, the deputy
superintendents and the captains. If
the increase is allowed, the salary of
the superintendent will be raised from
$35OO year to $1,000 Il year; the five
deputy superintendent will receive
$1,000 year. where they now get
$500; aud the twenty-five captains
will receive 32500 year in place of
$4,000 as now. 1t may be remembered
that the mayor vetoed the bill to i'll
crease the salaries of the lieutenauts,
sergeants and patroImen.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-02-03

Washington. Jan. 3l.-Agoncillo's sec
rotary called at the state department
yesterday afternoon and left another
communication addressed to the secre-
tary of state, protesting against the at
titude toward the Filipino republic"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-02-03

Havana. Jan. 31.-Senor Galbis, presi-
dent of the Banco Espanol, which is
government creditor to the extent of
81 500 COO was notified yesterday by the
special commission now investigating
the finances of the municipality that he
must appear before the commission to-
day to answer interrogatories, or must
take imprisonment as the consequences
of contempt This inquiry will either
establish or Negative the various state
ments Of conniVance and corruption on
the pert of the Spanish government.
which deposited with the Banco Espanol
in silver an amount equal to one third
OF the $2O,O0000O note issue guaranteed
by the bank. 1t is not clear where the
silver is. The officials of the bank as
sert that Spain withdrew it, but some OF
the note holders say that the silver is
still held by the bank.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-02-03

Here are some notes of interest
Bunker Hill monument was begun III
1925 and was completed in 1912. The
cornerstone was laid by the Marquis
de Lafayette, under the direction OF
the Massachusetts Grand Lodge OF
MaSous. the orator of the occasion
being Daniel Webster. The last stone
OF the apex was raised on July 23.
1873. one Edward Carnes, Jr., riding
upon it to the top, and waving an
American flag. amid the firing of can
non and Other rejoicing. The monu-
ment was dedicated June II, lSf3,
Daniel Webster being again the orator,
before vast assemblage, inc luding
President John Tyler and his cabinet
and u handful of survivors OF the battle.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-02-03

barcelona, Jan. M.-Steamer Chateau
Latte. from Cienfuegos, Jan. 8, arrived
yesterday with 1850 rcpatriated Spanish
soldiers, $50 Of whom are seriously iH.
Fifty-six died on the voyage. Dark
ness had come on when the debarkation
began, and the scene was most mourn
ful The removal OF the dead and the
torch-iit funeral procession made ii
painful impression upon the population.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-02-03

Berlin. Jan. 81 - The Koelnische
Zeitung, commenting upon the assertion
of General Woodtord at the Army and
Navy club in New York on Saturday
evening that the representatives at
Madrid of continental Europe We're ready
at any time to interfere with the plans
of the United States, when engaged in
the war with Spain if the British minis
ter would only join them, says: Theidea
that there was any European anti
American coalition is a mere figment Of
the imagination. Certainly both Ger
many and Russia, from the very outset
Of the complications, resolved to main
tain the strictest neutrality.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1899-02-03

The lowest mortality rate ever re-
corded in Boston, the lowestpercentage
of deaths from preventable diseases,
tn, lowest infant mortality, no epi-
denies. and marked falling off i'll the
number of contagious diseases of
every description. That is the NOR
tality and morbidity record of Boston,
for 1898, and remarkably good record
it is. 1t speaks more eloquently for
the sanitary condition of the city than
all the theorizing that is promulgated
on the subject at perceptible inter-
walls. ono,
OBSERVER.