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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-07
TIE HALLOWEEN NUISANCE.

Thursday evening and night
Philadelphia was treated to its an
nual dose OF the Halloween nuis-
ance. Gangs of boys and girls
paraded the streets in many of the
residential neighborhoods making
the night hideous with their shouts
aud screams. Front gates were
carried off, bell knobs injured and
houses invaded with demands for
contributions. Most everything
movable was carried away or dis
placed and the slumbers of people
were disturbed by untimely noises.
This practice OF celebrating Hal
loween has become a nuisance
which demands abatement. If
there was ever any authorization
for such acts that time has gone by.
1t IS a relic Of Pagan days and its
celebration would have been dis
carded long ago had it no, afforded
an opportunity for pranks and
practices that are allowed on no
other day or night of the year.
The pranks when performed under
proper conditions are harmless pro-
moters of mirth. No one but a
cyuic could object to the "ducking"
and "bobbing" for floating apple:
and the cracking and eating of mt:
and the efforts to make them fore
shadow the result of love affairs
These methods of celebrating Hal
loween when properly conducted
are above criticism.
Much different, however, are the
out-of-door practices when crowd,
OF unruly boys aud girls take ad
vantage of the old superstition tha
spirits walk abroad on Halloween
to commit lawless acts and make
of themselves an intolerable nuis
ance. More harm is done, too
than the temporary Inconvenience
given to householders. Many {
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-07

A curfew law is among the proba-
bilitles for Plymouth, according to the
Wilkes Barre Record. Inside of
few weeks the people of Plymouth
will be experiencing the greatest re-
formation ever in its history and one
that will be looked upon with interest
by the people fthe county, if not the
State. AT a meeting OF the council
held recently resolution calling on
the borough attorney to prepare
rgid curtew law was unanimously
passed. For a curfew law it is un-
usually strong on account of the ad-
vanced age which is set for children
to be off the street. The ordinance
will also cover the dance hall NUS
ance and, IN all, the Plymouth borough
fathers expect to turn the town into
the most moral municipality in the
county. The pastors and press of
both the town and county are called
upon to indorse the first curfew law
ever tried in Luzerne county The
resolution that was passed is as fol
lows: Resolved, That the borough
attorney draw up an ordinance and
submit the same at the next meeting
of council, requiring all children under
the age OF 10 years to be off the public
streets when the fire gong blows nine
taps, which will be at nine o'clock
each evening, and that all children
under the age of is years be off the
streets OF Plymouth borough at 10
O'Clock, unless accompanied by mem
berof his or her family over 81 years
of age Also an ordinance prescrib-
ing a minimum age of attendants at
public balls or dances. Second-The
hour at which balls or dances shall
close. Third-Requiring license for
the privilege of holding the same, with
name of hall and managers in which
same is to be held. Fourth-Re-
quiring the attendance of a police
officer to be detailed by the chief of
police and such other requirements US
will in the judgment of the borough
attorney be necessary to prevent the
evils now resulting from public balls
and children running the streets at all
hours of night"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-07
The Presidents Proclamation.

President Roosevelt issued the fol-
lowing proclamation on November =.
A PROCLAMATION.
The season is nigh when. according
to the time-halowed custom of our
people, the President appoints a day
as the especial occasion for praise and
thanksgiving 20 Col.
This Thanksgiving finds the people
still bowed with sorrow for the death
Of great and good President. We
mourn President Mckinley because
we so loved and honoied him; and
the manner OF his death should awaken
in the breasts OF our people keen
anxiety for the country, and at the
same time resolute purpose not to
be driven by any calamity from the
path of strong, orderly, popular liberty
which as Nation we have thus far
safely ,rod.
Yet in spite OF this great disaster, it
is nevertheless true that no people 90
earth have such abundant cause for
thanksgiving as we nave. The past
year in particular has been one OF
peace and plenty. We have prosper
ed in things material and nave been
able to work for our own uplifting In
things intellectual and spiritual. Let
US remember thai, as much has been
gwen US, much will be expected from
Us; and that true homage comes from
the heat as well as from the lips and
shows itself in deeds. We can best
prove our thankfuness to the Almighty
by the way in which on this earth and
at this time each of us does his duty
TO his iellowmen.
Now, therefore, l, Theodore Roose-
welt, President OF the United States,
do hereby designate as day of gen.
eral thanksgiving, Thursday, the 7Sth
OF this present November, and do
recommend that throughout the land
the people cease from their wonted
occupations, and at their several homes
and places of worship reverently thank
the Glver of all good for the count,
less blessings of our national life.
In witness whereof have hereunto
Sc, my hand and caused the seal of
the United States 10 be affixed.
Done ut the ciry OF Washington,
this second day of November, in the
year OF our Lord one thousand nine
hundred and one and of the independ.
ence of the United States the one
hundred and twenty sixth.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
By the President,
JOHN HAY, Secretary of State
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-07
NOTICE.
BLOOMSBURY. BRASS WORKS BONDS,

BLOOMSBURY. BRASS WORKS BONDS.
Holders OF the outstanding bonds
accompanying the mortgages on the
Bloomsburg Brass and Copper Com.
pany's plant, at Bloomsburg, Pa, are
hereby notified to present the same at
the First National Bank, Bloomsburg.
Pa, for payment
BLOOMSBURY BRASS AND COPPER Co
Io-2m
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-07
Th,y Vow That Mar,zyiIle Cemetery is
Haunted.

The strange happenings on the Bsr-
wick tree delivery route still continue,
and the carriers are becoming much
worried. says dispatch to the Phila-
dcIphia North american Monday.
Three of them aho drive the wagon
from Berwick to various points in the
country round have had thrilling ex-
perlences, and the last is the wors, OF
the lot. A couple of weeks ago a
large catamcunt sprang from tree at
Carrier John Jacoby's horse and seiz-
ed lis head. The horse shook the
animal off and dashed down the
mountain to Berwick. Jacoby having
all he could do to cling to the wagon
and trust to luck.
A sho time later carrier Henry
Tresslel's horse stopped short and
SHE'D into the bush. Tressler saw an
enormous snake in the road, which he
described as being as thick as mans
leg. 1t disappeared in the brush and
is suppose to be python which es-
capped from circus at Berwick year
ago.
Carrier o. E. Evans noticed that
while passing Martzville Cemetery, in
B'lar Creek township, his horse acted
in a pee lljar manner and bolted.
This occurred twice before Evans saw
the cause of it. and then the other
night he behe!d a terrifying white OBJ
ject rise at the cemetery fence and
wave its arms He let the horse bolt,
and now takes a circuitous route. He
says he does not believe in ghosts,
and thinks the apparition is some
joker with sheet, but he is not going
TO take any chances.
The carriers are demoralized by
these occurrences, and each is now
armed with double -barreled gun.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-07

Weaver's vote for District At
torney in Philadelphia is 43,667
over Rothermel. The N0rM .Amey.
ian charges that $4,000 fraudulent
votes were cast by the machine
Tepeaters.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-07
Notice

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Bloomsburg Land I'm
provement Company will be held at
the Office OF the company on Monday,
November as, 1901, at two o'clock IN
the afternoon, for the purpose OF the
election OF Board of Directors and
Officers. n. L. FUNK,
II-7-3w. Secretary.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-07

Judge Savidge is reelected in
Northumberland county, and Noris
Auten is elected Assistant Law
Judge. Both are Democrats.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-07

W. ". Hart, Democrat, was
elected Judge of Lycoming county
over Max Mitchell, Republican.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-07

After January lst the railroads
will notaccept as baggage anything
but luggage containing personal
effects which accompany the owner.
The express companies have been
making a kick over the indiscrimi-
nate checking of articles as baggage
which under no stretch OF the imagi-
nation could be considered as such
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-07

The estimated plurality for the
Republican State ticket is 1000.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-07
TOWNSEND'S.
Always on the Lookout.

There is nothing that pays better in this business
than eternal watchfulness 1t pays u.s. and in paying
us II is bound to paw vou Never season known when
the buving chances better, caused chiefly by
weather conditions. Makers and makers agents are
most anxious to SELL We're the lookout for the best,
where we can buy it cheapest Then pass it along
to you at a reasonable profit for the handling
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-07

For books, of all kinds, go to
Mercer's Drug & Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-07

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER !. 1901.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-07
THANKSGIVING.

will rid you OF It, radically and per-
manently, as they have rid thousands.
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Mail Oarners errihed.

November, 1901. Centre Co..
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-11-01
WEEKS HAPPENINGS
NEWS OF THE WEEK I'M A CON-
cENsED FORM.
State is in the Most Satisfactory
Financial Condition Ever Known
Counties Find 1t Hard to Keep
School Funds in Use.

Bank statements published in new "a
pers in all parts of the state Indicate a
marked increase in deposits during the
past few months. Some banks carry
from 100000 to 100000. These depos-
it's are largely by farmers. stockmen and
creamery and cheese factory people. The
merchants have also increased their de-
posits in some cases 100 per cent.
There is small demand for money from
any source. Banks are declining to pay
interest on time deposits, and where in
terest is paid it is at the nominal rate
Of 3 per cent. Counties find difficulty in
loaning the school MONEY apportioned to
them, while loans on chattels are very
few and far between. 4. Bcadle County
officer remarked that not Il single fore
closure on Il chattel loan had been made
in that county III four years-quite diff
fcrcnt than six or eight years ago. when
cOnStablcS' sales of clluttels were of al
most daily occurrence. Another item is
the fact that but three suits have been
brought in Beadlc County in four years
to enforce payment of notes given for
farm machinery. while Il few years since
n large part OF the litigation in the courts
RESULTED from What is known as ma
.hincry debts" The present satisfactory
financial condition in South Dakota is
especially gratifying, as it gives eastern
people confidence in the ability of South
DakotanS to meet their obligations and
establishes for the state credit in COM
mercial centers equal TO older and more
%pretentious localities.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-11-01
WILL a MILLIONS.
Chicago Teachers Win l'isht Against
Corporations.

Chicago T'eachc.s Win i'is.lt Against
Corporations.
The supreme court at Springfield, ILL.,,
Friday morning affirmed the decision of
the lower court in tho Chi.a~o teachers
IT,. case. il When 1l.vss ~i.s.ssy.l tiic cup
ital stock of corporations should he as
sesSed. This ruling adds several mill
lions TO the taxable property OF Chicago.
The value of the capital stock of TWEEN
ty Chicago corporations, including the
street railways. electric light, gas and
telephone companies, including fran
cilises, over and above the value of their
tangible property, is alleged to aggre-
gate $S22335. GOO OO.
The case. which was instituted by the
states attorney of Sangamon County at
the instance of the Chicago Teachers
federation, was for Il writ of mandamus
to compel the state board of equalization
to assess the corporations, which. it was
alleged. had hitherto escaped taxation.
The court holds the board in ASSESSING.
the corporations does not act as Il board
of review. but as the original assessor,
/ and that the performance of its duty to
assess at Il fair cash value the capital
stock. including franchises. over and
above the value tangible of property,
may he enforced by mandamus.
Instead of making the proper assess
rily and wiilfully failed to follow Il prop
or and long established rule in force in
the state for making such assessments,
the bonded Indebtedness of said corpora
lions. They also ~disrcgardcd all other
rules for making such assessments in
force at the time of the filing of the petit
ton, and for the purpose of cvading their
duty sought to pass new rules for their
government in making said valuations
| and assessments: refused to consider in
formation furnished to them by assess
o.s, as provided by statute. and assessed
the capital stock and franchises of COR
pcrations ut Il nominal sum, instead of
at Il fair cash value therefor.
while ii is true that fraud is not to
he presumed. and the decision of the
| board of equalization i'll fixing the value
of the corporate property for the purpose
of taxation is quasi judicial in it's nature.
| still when it is apparent to the court
that every we'll known rule for the valu-
alton of capital stock, including fran
! chises. has hccn violated and arbitra-
rily disrcgaldcd by the board, the court
is justified in holding a fraud in making
such assessments has been established
and such pretended assessments may
properly he disregarded and the board
be cocrccd by Il writ of mandalnus TO
assess such property
The decision atlirms the order of the
lower court that all the corporations
named shall be assessed i'll accordance
with the opinion for the year 1900.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-11-01
DESPERATE ESCAPES
AFTER HAND no HAND TO HAND
FIGHT WITH DETECTIVES.
Fugitive, Who Is Believed to BE One
of Those Who Recently Held Up
the Great Northern Express, Plays
His Part Boldly.

n desperate man fought his way clear
'of w city detectives at Nashville,
Tenn. Sunday, and after a thrilling
chase made good his escape. In his race
for liberty he utilized n two-horsc wagon
team, Il horse aud buggy and a riding
horse, all forcibly taken, while two dead
'bloodhounds mark the first portion of his
trail.
Officers believe the man is one of the
gang who held up the Great Northern
Express near Wagner. Mont. last
month. his attempt TO get change for IL
$40 bill of the series secured in that rob
cry attracting the attention of the police
to him.
\ rnw-loncd man about s feet 10 incl.-
les in height. with ford complexion. of
ifered the bill in payment of II small pur-
chase made ut Il store on the public
square. Difficulty in making the change
'causcd the salesman to closely notice the
bill, which proved to he on the Montana
bank to which the stolen hills were con-
Signed. The police We're quickly notified.
the clerk meanwhile delaying the matter
of change. Detectives Dwycr and Dick
ems We're soon on hand, and approaching
the man. demanded his name. "Fcrgll-
son. was the reply. and after another
question or two Detective Dwycr in
formed the man he was under arrest.
Quick as Il flash Ferguson had Il rcvolv-
ier in each hand and started for the door.
A hand To HAND fight ensued. both Off
GERS graphing with the stranger. who
proved more than a match for them.
Using his pistols MS clubs he fought his
way to the door and fled down the street.
"A passing ice wagon caught his atten-
tion, and the three negro occupants were
soon out of his way. Then. mt Il terrific
clip. the wagon was headed across the
Cumberland River bridge into East
Nashville, Il fusilladc of shots following
it.
Out Woodland Street went the flying
team. But Il sudden turn into First
Street brought it to grief. One of the
horses fell and broke its leg. but the
fugitive was not to he delayed. Running
across First Street he held up an old ne
gro who was driving by in IL buggy, and
the fight continued.
Out into the commons he sped. Once
the buggy overturned, but WAS quickly
rightcd. Finally the tired horse was
abandoned. and after a dive into Shelby
Park on foot. the supposed bandit So.
cured another horse. hitched Mt a point
near the park. Then. after Il sensational
ride, the horse was left and the flight
continued on foot. Further out the pur
sucrs found two of the bloodhounds used
in the chase shot to death. a short dis
tancc apart, and after that The trace of
the man was lost. When the buggy was
abandoned the man threw away IL wal
let containing 1910 in $40 and $40 bills
of the Montana bank. Chief of Police
Curran now has the money.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-11-01

previous TO New w. IL. N6WhlAN.
mans arrival in Shreveport the Civil
War had been fought. Business in
Shreveport was carried on indo!ently.
Goods consigned to the merchants, pass.
ing through Newman's hands as freight
agent, We're taken away in wheelbar-
rows, hand carts and on teams and in
any primitive fashion possible. The trans
fer industry of the city had its inception
in a mule and wagon which was purchase
ed by the enterprisins Newman. Pro-
gressive stages of business brought three
more mules and drays, and the freight
agent added to his salary of $40 Il month
an even larger amount through drayage
charges. According to the belief of the
drivers. he made money hand over fist.
All this time, while Newmnn's energy
was working ovcr time. he had not lost
sight of his purpose to become a great
railway man, and he made his next impor-
tant step by securing the position Of
general freight agent of the road after
it was extended to Longview, Texas. In
Il quarter of Il century since that time,
Newman has held various positions of
trust and magnitude with the. Missouri
Pacific. the Chicago and Northwestern,
the Lake Shore line and others.
Ann Odelia Dis de Bar. the spoos
priestess who is in serious trouble in
London under the name of Laura Jack
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-11-01
ARE e A
Loss of Life and Property by Fire
in PhilaIelphia,


Nineteen known dead and q property
loss amounting to Upwards of 100000
Is the result of Il fire which occurred Ifii-
day, Oct. %, in the business section q.
Philadelphia. The number IF injured i,
not known definitely, but fully Il score
OIL victims were treated at various hos
pitals. Police and fircmen were all night
delving into the ruins in search of bod
les supposed to have been buried be-
heath the debris, and it is feared that
others besides the known dead may have
lost their lives in the flames. The build
ings destroyed were the cight-story str,lc-
ture 1919 and 1921 Market Street. occu-
pied by Hunt, Wilkinson Il Co.. upho!-
sterers and furniture dealers. and three
thrcc-stoly buildings occupied by small
merchantmen. The big furniture build
ing extended hack Il half block to Com
merce Street. and was owned by Henry
c. Lea.
Shortly after midnight another body.
which WAS very badly burned. was taken
from the ruins. This makes the number
of known dead nineteen.
At 1920 O'Clock in the morning the
blaze broke forth in the building occ,l-
pied by Hunt. Wilkinson u Co.. and one
hour later the sacrifice of life had been
made and the immense loss of property
had been accomplished. The origin of the
fire is unknown. III is said THAT AN eXplo-
sion of naptha or gasoline in the base
ment was the cause. hut this is denied
hr tIv A\;Il..,.,,, Il, ,.-. JA.. 49,.
not Il sufficient quantity of either eyplo-
sive about the building to he Responsible
for the disaster.
Rimor has it that an elevator ton-
strnc;or at work in the basement permit
ted the flame of his lantern to commune
cate with some of the gaseous liquids
stored there.
Such Il disastrous fire. attended with
the great loss of life i'm such II brief Pc
Rod WAS never before known in the city,
Men and women died Il lingering, agonix-
ing death in the presence of thousands
of spectators who were unable to lift
a hand To their assistance. The rear of
sIunt, Wilkinson ~ Co.'S building faces
on Commerce Street, d small thorough
fare. On the fire escapes Mt this end of
the building two men and one woman
We're slowly roasted to death in full view
OF the throng on the street below.
In the front on Market Street n wo-
man lcapcd from a window on the top
floor and was dashed to death on tho
pavement. Firemcn claim to have seen
men and women. unable to reach the
windows or fire escapes. burned to death
in tho interior of the building. If this
he so. it is doubtful if any portion of
their bodies will he recovered.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-11-01
Chicago Not Liable.

BY a decision of the supreme court the
city of Chicago was relieved of all liabil-
ity to pay millions of dollars of dam
ages claimed by citizens. who assert that
the value of their property has bccn less
ened by the track elevation. The court
held that where improvements were
made for public safety the city was in
no way liable for damages.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-11-01
MARKET QUOTATIONS.

Chicago-Cattle. common to prime.
$500 to 500; hogs. shipping grades.
S4.2o to $G.33o; sheep, fair to choice, $500
to $500: wheat, No. = red. zoe to Toe,
corn. No. ., 54c to 5oc; oats, No. 2, SAC
to 36c; rye, No. .. 53c to 54c; hay, tim
othy. $500 to $500; prairie, $3.50 to
Sl4.OO; butter, choice creamery, poe TIC
bic; eggs, fresh, lie to 19c; potatoes;
Joe to 62c per bushel.
Indianapolis-Cattle. shipping. $500 tc
$6.iO; hogs, choice light, S4.0O to 500;
sheep, common to prime, $500 to $3.50;
wheat, No. .. zoe to 7lc; corn. No.
white. 5Sc to 59c; oats, No. . white,
3Sc to SOC.
st. Louis-Cattle. $3.50 to SG.7O; hogs,
$500 to $6.4O: sheep, $500 to S3.4O;
wheat, No. >, G0c to zoe; corn, No. .,
15c to SIC; oats. No. .. Sic to 37c; rye,
No. .. 55c to SIC.
Cincinnati-Cattle, $500 to $3.50; hogs
$500 to $G.32; sheep. 1928 to $500;
wheat. No. ., 73c to 74c; corn, No.
mixed, SOC to G0c; oats, No. . mixed,
BE to 3Sc; rye. No. .. sic to SIC.
Detroit-Cattle, $3.50 to $500; hogs
$500 to S6.10; sheep, $3.50 to $3.50;
wheat, No. .. re to 13c; corn, No. .
yellow, SIC to 5sc; oats. No. 2 white
3Sc to soc; rye, 52c to 53c.
Toledo-Wheat. No. 2 mixed. 72c tc
713c; corn. No. . mixed. 55c to SIC; oats
No. . mixed, 3Gc to Bic; rye. No. ., 55e
to 56c; clover seed, prime. $5.i2.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., No. . northern
Csc to G9c; corn. No. 3. soc to SIC; oats
No. . white, Sic to 3Sc: rye, No. 1, $50
to 55c: barley, No. ., SIC to 5Sc; pork,
mess, $13.72.
Buffalo-Cattle, choice shipping steers
$500 to 5000; hogs, fair to prime. $500
to $500: sheep, fair ito choice, $500 tc
s3.40; lambs, common to choice, $3.50 tc
$500.
New York-Cattle, s3.75 to $500; hogs
$500 to $6.15; sheep, $3.50 to $3.50;
wheat, No. 2 red, 74c to 75c; corn, No. 2,
59c to Goo; oats, No. 2 white, Ale to 42c;
butter, creamery, Zoe to 22c; eggs, west.
ern, 10c to 21s
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-11-01
WOMAN SAVES THE TRAIN.
Discovery and Prompt Action of 8
Farmers Wife Prevents Wreck.

Mrs. Jones. the wife of Il farmer neal
Langford. discovered IL sulky plow fast
ened under the rails of the Milwaukee
srack, where it had becn driven by Il
drunken farmer. She hastily drove along
the track until she met Il train. which
was then due. and tagged it with a
newspaper. The plow was so firmly
lodged that it took the combined strength
Of several men to remove it. \ purse
Of $125 was raised by the passengers,
and an account of her brave action sent
to the railway officials.