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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-12-12
MONEY FOR THE LIBRARY.

az thS liSClliS vi tiiS iONh
Council on Monday night $500
were appropriated to the Public
Library by unanimous vote.
The following preamble and
resolutions were adopted on motion
of Rulon and Deily:
Whereas Council has received
petition signed by some one hund-
red and sevenly-hve citizens and
tax payers of the Town of Blooms
burg, praying for assistance in the
support of the Public Library, the
amount of said request being one
half OF one mill of tax for the year
1907, which would amount to
probable sum of upwards of twelve
hundred dollars;
And Whereas Council have
thoroughly Investigated the merits
of the request prayed for in said
petition,
And Whereas after such thorough
investigation and earnest considera-
ton on behalf of the request pray
ed for. Council are of the opinion
that the request must be refused
for the following reasons:
First. Council refuse to set
precedent in the way of certain
specified rate of tax which in all
probability might be used as guide
for future Councils in making any
appropriation which might increase
the rate of taxation.
Second. Ifsuch precedent should
be set it would not be fair to future
Councils because conditions may
change to such degree with the
Town of Bloomsburg-having in
mind the fact that this municipality
might be called upon to centralize
their sewer system at great cost,
within short time, as we'll as other
conditions which might arise, and
also the fact that the Library might
so change IN its management and
benefits to the Town that it is our
opinion the Town should use its
own judgment in making any ap-
preparation annually.
Third. The amount asked for is
in our opinion, quite excessive.
Fourth. The year of 1907 is
more than half passed away and
but four months of the present
Councilmanic year remains, and
that at the beginning of this year
and when estimates were being
made to guide Council in its rate
of taxation no request was made for
such assistance, the act of June
roth, 1907, authorizing same, not
having been passed. Council, how
ever, after deliberation have come
to the conclusion that the request
as made should have some consider
alton.
And Therefore so far as the pre-
sent year is concerned and con-
sidering the good financial condi-
ton of the Town, are willing to
render a reasonable sum for the
balance of the present Council
manic year.
1t is the opinion of Council that
had this petition been presented at
the beginning of the year, the sum
of fifty dollars, $50 90 per month,
might have been favorably acted
upon.
Therefore it is resolved that this
Council appropriate the sum of
5000, 90 dollars toward the main-
tenance of said Library tor the re-
mainder of the present Council
manic year to be paid to said Library
monthly, starting from Dec. Ist,
provided Council is represented in
the Board of said Library by the
President and at least two Council
men.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-12-12
ELECTRIC LIGHTS.

What gloom has fallen on the town?
On streets that once did glare with light,
The homes are almost dark as night,
And when a friend comes in to call,
1t is so dark within the hall,
We scarcely see to greet her.
The reason is not hard to learn;
Our coal oil lamps we now must burn,
To circumstances we must yield,
The flat rate now is Gus gespielt;
We get our light by meter.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-12-12
Mifflinyille Bridge
CollapSeS
False Work Washed out by
Flood and Span Drops in
River.
Seven Drowned, Many Injured

At five O'Clock Tuesday after
noon, Just as the workmen were
about to complete the work of fast
ening the second span of the Mittiin-
vile bridge to the pier, the false
work underneath gave way, and
the whole span went down into the
river, carrying with it forty work
men.
No warning whatever was given,
and they all went down without a
moments notice. Seven men are
missing, and they are either pinned
down under the span, or their
bodies have been carried down
stream by the high water. The
food has thus far made it impossi-
bic to search for the bodies
Of the injured men Jacob John
son lives in Bloomsbury the others
are strangers. The injured, some
of whom were pinned down by the
debris, were rescued by their fellow
workmen who were on the first
span. Physicians were summoned,
who attended the injured men.
The following are the missing ;
A. w. Fahs, Selinsgrove ; Chas.
Creiter, Selinsgrove; Adam Nuss,
Selinsgrove Adam Tritt, Beaver
Valley Irwin Updegraff, George
town Millard Bowman, Mifflin-
vile !; George B. Faux, residence
unknown.
Millard Bowman, the Mifflinville
man who went down in the acci-
dent, is 2S years of age and was
married about years ago. His
wife and young daughter survive
him. He was not employed on the
bridge, but had been engaged as a
teamster. A few minutes before he
had completed his work for the day
and went out on the bridge, walk
ing as it developed, to his death.
Mr.. Bowman served as jurymar
last week. He was Republican
Committeeman from his district and
was the man who signed the affida'
Wit from Mif1lin township seeking
to exclude the Mifflinville township
vote at the last election, thereby
putting VIM. Krickbaum out OF the
Office of Associate Judge.
The sight of the wreck after the
rescuers had completed their work
was a doleful one. With a heavy
fog obscuring all but few upright
beams, there could be heard the
rushing OF the water through the
ruins that held the bodies OF the
men.
The work of removing the twist
ed steel will be a difficult one and
will be made especially so by the
rising waters. It will doubtless be
a number of days before the bodies
can be recovered.
The loss to the contractors, the
York Bridge Co. will be about
$4,000. 1t is strange what delays
and disasters have attended the
efforts to bridge the river at Mitflin-
vile.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-12-12
MARGARET WALKER FREEZE.

Another long life of rare beauty
and usefulness is ended. A woman
beloved and admired for her many
good qualities has been called home.
Margaret Walker, wife cf Col. John
G. Freeze, departed this life on
Tuesday afternoon, December 10th
at aquarter of five o clock. Though
for several years past she had MOI
been i'll good health, her final i'll
ness lasted but few days. She
was not feeling we'll on Wednesday
and on Saturday morning was un-
able to leave her bed, and from that
time gradually declined until the
end came.
Mrs. Freeze was a daughter of
Robert and Sarah Walker, and was
born at Washingtonville OH July
4th, 1926. She and Col. John G.
Freeze were married in Lancaster,
Pa, in 1854. Their entire married
life was spent in Bloomsbury. The
earlier days of their union were
clouded i'll sorrow. Three children
were taken from them in rapid sue
cession, Kate, Helen, and Hope.
Later on when Boyd caue TO glad
den their lives, with Maud their
second born still living. there was
silver lining to the cloud, and their
love and hope were centered in
these two. Boyd was boy of un-
usual brightness, the pride of his
father and the JOY of his mother,
but in a few short years he was
snatched from them, dying at the
age of nine years.
Of their five children Maude only
was left. She was a lovely girl of
rare accomplishments, brilliant in
tellect, fine musician, both vocal
and instrumental. She was spared
to them until she had reached the
age of twenty.three when she fell
a victim to consumption, and they
were left alone.
With all these Affections that
wrung the mothers heart, Mrs.
Freeze always showed her christian
fortitude, and bowed humbly with
calm resignation to the burdens of
sorrow that were placed upon their
home. She was a most earnest
member of St. Paul's church, and
for many years was one of the most
active workers in St. PauPs Guild,
an organization of women that rails
ed many hundreds of dollars for
church purposes. She was loved
ani respected by all who knew her,
and while the community mourns
for the loss of a good and noble
woman they also extend to the be-
reaved husband, ROW past four
score years, their heartfelt sympa-
thy in this great affliction.
The funeral will be held on Fri
day morning at half past nine
o'clock, at which hour there will
be brief private services at the
house, only relatives being present.
From there they will proceed to
st. Paul's church where the ser
vices will be public. The inter
ment will be in the family lot in
Rosemont cemetery, and this will
be private. Rev. J. w. Dig
giles, rector of St. Paul's church,
will conduct all the services.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-12-12

Go to the Citizens Band Concert
tonight at the Midway. A fine
program will be rendered. The
band has been liberal in playing in
public, and ought to be patronized.
Admission only IS cents.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-12-12

The gilt lettering on the windows
of the First National Bank is nice
job. 1t was done by P. K. Van
natta.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-01-04
Heaphey Goes to the Pavilion.

Thos j. Heaphey has bought the Pa
vlion hotel at Montpelier and is under
engagement t. take possession of the
property and assume the management the
last week in this month. The fact that
an agreement for this purchase had been
made has been known to Mr. Heaphey's
personal friends for some time but in
Difference to the wish of the Montpelier
owner of the property public announce
ment was not made. Mr.. Heaphey came
to the Brooks House as bell boy In his
school days, "a years ago, and has re-
NAMED there constantly since. For a
long term of years he was the porter of
the house, and assisted in the clerical and
other work of the office. For the past
two years he has managed the house sue
cessfully, and his departure will be re-
GREETED by all its patrons. His wide ac-
quaintance with travelling men, and his
relations of friendship and good will with
them will be a valuable factor in the
business which he is now to undertake
for himself With the possible excep-
ton of the Van Ness House at Burling-
ton the Pavilion is the leading hotel in
the central and northern part of the state.
1t has good reputation, is prosperous.
ana the opening is favorable one for a
Young man of Mr.. Heaphey's activity and
proved ability as a business man. His
purchase includes the real estate furni-
ture, fixtures and all the hotel belong
ings. The price is not announced, but ac-
cording to current rumor it is around
$50, 600.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-01-04

The next meeting of Protective Orange
will be Thursday evening, Jan. 10, when
the officers for the ensuing year VIII be
installed.
There will be joint installation Of the
officers Of Sedgwick post and the Wom-
ans Relief corps next Thursday evening.
The public are invited.
Slight damage was caused Sunday night
by the burning out Of chimney IN Mrs.
Charles Van Doorns tenement house on
Elliot street A still alarm was sent 70
fire department headquarters, and the
chemical engine responded.
The ladies circle Of the Unlversaalist
church served one Of its good suppers to
hungry crowd OF the church people in
the Vestry Of the church last night. The
women met I'm the afternoon to sew Tor
the coming fair After the supper there
was a social hour with Informal enter
tainment
Winning five prizes with six birds in
the Madison Square Garden poultry snow
Is the record made 10y J.. u. r.. stowe $
bantams at New York this week. His
awards were as follows: Silver Duck
wings-cock 3D. hen 1st, cockerel list,
pullet 30: Brown Reds-cockerel Sd. only
one of the six. a Brown Red pullet, was
not placed.
The subject of the January mothers
meeting i'm the Congregational chapel next
Wedne sday Afternoon at $50. will be
Songs and Stories for the Little ones"
Mrs. T.. II Crane, Miss Emma Gregg,
Mrs. Christie Crowell, Mrs. G. r. Ad-
ans Mrs. H. G. Rice and Miss Florence
Putnam will discuss and illustrate ways
Of entertaining little children.
The entertainment committee Of the
Earnest Workers Of West Brattleboro
have decided to arrange course Of three
entertainments. The first entertainment
will be given within the next two weeks
and will be OF a miscellaneous character.
including a farce by the Grange Dramatic
club: the second will be comedy drama
by local talent and the third next spring
will be the annual minstrel show.
Word was received last night from
Miss Mary G. Cone Of the Hartford
school of religious pedagogy that she
had been Unexpectedly called away from
town and would not he able to give the
fourth lecture I'm her course in the Bap-
list church here next Wednesday even
ing under the auspices Of the Brattehoro
Sunday school union. Announcement
will hc made later when the lecture will
bc given.
f. -. r. stowe has strong endorse
meur from the Brlttleboro lawyers for
appointment as county clerk TO fill the
vacancy caused 10y the death of John II
Mcrrihcld. 1t is understood that r. g.
Bacon would not bee avcrse 20 having IN,
Office and that Lawyer a. w Butler Of
jamaica is "A candidate for the post
The names of Thomas - Brlen and
Charles : Chase OF Nottingham have
been mentioned i'm connection with the
office The appointment viii be made 10y
TN. assistant Judges of the county court
with the approval of the presiding judge
Mr. Stove was deputy clerk under Mr..
Mrrriheld and is acting clerk pending am
appointment
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-01-04

Just now. while the question OF our
relations with Japan is arousng discus
sion in all quarters. an article in the jan
uary Atlantic on Japan and the Philip
pine Islands" will be read with especial
interest. James A. Leroy. the author
whose earlier article in the same maya
zine on Race Prejudice in the Philip
pines attracted such wide attention, has
had every opportunity, both official and
personal. to study the facts at first hand .
and he speaks with authority. The San
Francisco school fracas he asserts. is
important. chiefly because it brings us
face to face with the word-old antagon-
ism OF the Occident and the Orient. Is
this antagonism a reasonable one, or is
il merely prejudice? Is there really a
yellow peril? Spain, ii seems. was always
in dread Of It; she feared Japans designs
upon her Philippine possessions Mr.
Leroy gives a striking resume of these
scares in the past, and points out how
futile they have been proved in fact
Japan does not want the islands; and the
Fillpinos do not want Japan. What Japan
does want most earnestly is the friendship
Of America; and there is every reason
why friendship between the two nations
should be mutually profitable Is race
prejudice too deep rooted to permit Of
this?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-01-04
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Walter A. Gilbert for upward of ten
wears past the local reporter of The Ph~-
nix, has resigned his active connection
with this paper, in accordance with plans
which he has entertained for several
months. and will now devote himself TO
local correspondence for outside papers
for which he has done work either reg
ularly or at intervals for several years.
His list now includes the Springfield Re-
publican. Boston Globe. Rutland Herald
and St. Adams Messenger. BY his good
work on The Phoenix Mr. Gilbert has
proyed himself a faithful and enterpris-
ing news gatherer and his papers are Tor
tunate in having the capable service
which he will render them. He Will
continue to have his desk in the editorial
room of The Phoenix. His place on The
Phoenix has been taken by Harry l.
Piper a young man who comes to the
paper after four years of successful work
on the reportorial staff of the Spring
field Union. After having been inter-
ested in newspaper WORK during his high
school days in Ftchburg, Mass, he en-
tered the Lawrence Scientific school of
Harvard university and was graduated
there in the class of 1901 Besides his
newspaper work Mr. Piper has been es-
pecially interested in nature study, and
a contributor TO publications devoted to
this subject His wife was well known in
Brattleboro as Miss Bertha Dodge
graduate of the high school in the class
of 1896, of Tufts college in 1901, and of
the library school of the University of
Illinois in 1908. Mr.. and Mrs. Piper
moved to Brattleboro last month and with
their two children are living on Maple
street.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-01-04

pectcd To arouse is enormously increased
because Of the recent memorable engage
ment in New York OF that other Belasco
masterpiece. David Wariield i'm The
Music Master" The Girl OF the Golden
West has held the rapt attention of New
York audiences the past - months. which
i the length of time the star and play
have remained in the metropolis at MI
BelasCo's home theatre.
The Girl OF the Golden West is a
four-act drama Of California and the
gold fields in the days of 40. written and
produced by Mr.. Belasco. Its worth as a
play is attested by the praise it has re-
Ceived from the critics OF New York and
the few other cities where it has been
presented and its phenomenal run in New
York. Its action is stirring, its situa
tons impressive and, taken as a whole,
the effort is a good example OF the ca
pacity of Mr.. Belasco both as a play
wright and a producer. Concerning its
quality as a dramatic offering more than
this need not be said
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-01-04

The Raraca BASKET ball team will play
the fast freshman team OF the high
school In Academy hall next Tuesday
night, Jan. 8.
The attendance at the Masonic social
Wednesday evening was the largest Of
any I'm the series this season The fourth
in the series Of seven will be held Jan. 30
Rev. $ j. Willis will preach in the
Universalist church Sunday as "A candi-
date for the vacant pastorate. lie is
taking a post graduate course In Tufts
college
The grip Is becoming more prevalent
i'm town Until two weeks ago there
were only a few cases but this week q
large number of people are on the sick
list. The warm. damp weather is largely
responsible
Judge Ernest w. Gibson and Capt
Ernest j Waterman have formed a part
nership under the name OF Gibson &
Waterman for the practice OF law. The
new firm will occupy the offices in the
Peoples bank building long held by the
firm Of Waterman, Martin & Gibson.
Judge Gibson is "A member OF the old firm.
Capt. Waterman, who graduated from
Middlebury college In '99, was admitted
to the bar in 1903. and since then has
filled cerkships in Washington with the
United states Senate committees on ag-
riculture and military affairs.
T.. W. Coleman, who has been acting
agent Of the express Office of this city
since the transfer OF Agent Bundy to
Nashua. received his appointment yes
terday as the companys agent in this
city. Mr.. Coleman has been with the
American Express company Is years.
beginning as driver at Brattleboro.
His first run was between New London.
Conn. and Palmer. Mass, where he re-
manned over three years. The past eight
years he has run on the Ashuelot branch
between Keene and South Vernon, be-
sides acting as a spare agent in several
offices in this district Mr.. Coleman's
promotion adds another to the list Of
those promoted from the Kcene office.
Several changes are made necessary by
f. W. Coleman's promotion; Fred Barrus
has received the Ashueloi run, +. c.
Marden takes Barrus's place as first
driver c. G.. Perry goes onto night WORK
and Bert Weeks formerly spare man, be-
comes regular driver. Leon Bolster, who
has been running as a spare man, was
assigned January / to the Springfield
South Vernon run Mr.. Bolster leaves to-
day for Springfield where he will make
his home. Howard Amidon. who has been
running through Keene on the mail train.
IS transferred TO the spare list Keene.
y. H., Sentinel Jan. ..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-01-04

r. G. Bacon has been in New York
during the week
: w Edgett was i'm Springfield and
Holyoke on a business trip this week.
Fred c. Gale will sail from New York
Feb on a trip to Brazil I'm company with
several men from Springfield, Mass
Miss MAY Lavelle went to Montreal
Yesterday TO spend two weeks with her
sister ana husband. Mr.. and Mrs. Hami-
ton.
Don Wilcutt was taken to the Memorial
hospital Monday and is I'D with com
bined attack OF grip and~ jaundice. He
was more comfortable today
Mi and Mrs. William Tanning and
younger son went to New York Sunday
20 be present at a family reunion on New
Years day at the home OF Mr.. Fanning's
father
Major F ". Childs went to Washing
ton sunday. He will be Joined at the end
of this week by Mrs Childs and Miss
Ruth Childs. The family will remain
through the winter.
Miss Emma Dutton was called to New
York Wednesday by the death on Tuesday
OF her niece, Mrs. Robert s. Gould. after
brief illness with pneumonia. Mrs.
Gould made many friends in Brattleboro
In her frequent visits during the two
or three years which her daughter. Miss
Edith Could spent with Miss Dutton
while attending the Bratteboro high
school.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-01-04
ODE l)trmunt pbUnIt.
TEN PAGES.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Diaries and almanacs for 1907 at Clapp
& Joness.
Quick lunch at Jacobss, AZ Main ST.
Robert b. Goodhue, Piano and Organ
tuner and repairer, 70 Highland St. Bat
Sleboro, VT
Beautiful Colonial and Nature Studles
from the studios of Wallace Nutting and
Woodbury. E. Hunt, at Clapp & Jones's.
twentieth Century health bread, cakes
pies, cookies, doughnuts, etc. Wedding
cake a speciality. All goods home made
]. e. Jacobs, AZ Main St.
The annual meeting Of the stockholders
of the Grange store will be held in Grange
hall Jan. IA, 1907, at 13O p. m. u
CARL S. HOPKINS, Secretary
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-01-04
NOTICE..

The annual meeting of the Bratteboro
Grange Block association will be held III
Grange hail on Monday, Jan. IA, 1870" at
If O'Clock a. m.
10 w. f. GODDARD Clerk.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-01-04

The Yaqui Indians. in their recent raid
on the town of Lancho state OF Sonora.
Mexico, killed ten persons, fatally wound
ed two others, and TOOK three women into
captivity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-01-04

Always avoid harsh purgative pills. They
first make you sick and then leave you con-
the bowels and make YOU we'll Dose one
pill.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-01-04
Dancing.

Private dancing lessons given day or
evening. e. WALES, Canal ST.
Waiting party in Odd Fellows hah
o,erv saturday evening. Orchestra OF
four pieces.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-01-04
Shorthand,

Lessons by mail or personally. Mrs: N
T.. Kenney so Canal St, Brattleboro' VI
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-01-04

Goodnow, Pearson & Hunts advertise
ment Of clearing sale of overcoats and
fur coats on the Sd page.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-01-04
BRATTLEBORO.

All the schools in town will open Mon
day after the Christmas vacation of two
weeks