rtlitmtu'.m l V 111 ViUH.WUMV. i:sr.ni.iHUKD 1 She dolumWa Ikmonnt, E'TAttUsllEH IKK. I oSsm.irUTr.!) J. rnii.i.ii!:i nv ILWELL & BITTENEENDER KVKHY VKIDAY MoltNINli At BUiomslnny. the i'oiinty sent of Columbia county, l'otinsylviinln. JTiHt'KirTioN fl.nna ynir, Inmlvanrc, (1.30 It not paid In mlvanep. All communications slur-.'. 1 bo ntMrcs-ioil to Till: COU'MMAN, Hlnomsburtr, Pa, rUIDAV, MARCH 13th 1S91. WASHINGTON LETTER. From our Hcgular Correspondent. Washington, March 9, 1891. Mr. Harrison has ncvei been credit ed with having an over supply of backbone, but he has just given indis putable evidence that he can be stub born when he desires to be. Some time before Congress adjourned he nominated James II. Ueatty to be United States District Judge for Idaho, but owing to the active oppo sition of the two Idaho Senators and other republicans the Senate adjourned without acting on the nomination. Now Mr. Harrison has appointed Mr. Beatty to be judge, and he will sit on the bench until the Senate meets again, even if his nomination should then be rejected. Another exhibition of the obstinacy of Mr. Harrison was his going orT to-day on a week's hunt ing trip instead of settling the ques tion of who shall be the nine judges of the United States Circuit court, provided for under the new law, which he was urged to do by many members of his party, who do not wish to leave until this matter is settled. It is thought that it was to get away from this gang that Mr. Harrison went on this hunting trip, but it will do him no good, for these fellows will never leave here until these prizes are distributed. Believing that it would be but jus tice to have the democratic party rep resented in these appointments, a number of prominent democrats have decided to present the name of Repre sentative Culberson, of Texas, to Mr. Harrison. Mr. Culberson is recog nized as one of the ablest lawyers in Congress, but his friends say that he would resign if appointed to the bench, as the judicial duties would be more congenial. It is not probable, however, that Mr. Harrison will give the democrats even one of the nine new judges. Representative Sayer, of Texas, who has to a large extent taken the im portant place so long and so ably filled by the late Representative Sam uel J. Randall in the House commit tee on Appropriations, has made a statement snowing the amount appro priated by the Fifty First Congress to be in excess of one billion and six million dollars. Stop a moment and think of that immense amount of money. He also suggested a practi cal way to reform the expenditures of the government that is worthy of care ful consideration by the new demo cratic House. He thinks there should be one committee of not less than fifteen members upon the expendi tures of the Government instead of a separate committee for each depart ment as it is now. Mr. Sayers says in advocacy of this change : "It is a fact which cannot be disputed that no single one of the several committees upon the expendi tures in the departments has within the last three Congresses ever investi gated the expenditure of any depart ment and reported the result of their investigation to the House. In truth, these committees have rarely ever held even a single sitting during any Congress, and the consequence has been that nothing has resulted to the House from their organization. If a general committee of fifteen were or ganized, possessing the same dignity and enjoying the same powers and privileges as the committee on Ways and Means and the committee on Ap propriations, it cannot be doubled that such' a committee would be able to furnish the House with such infor mation and advice as would lead to a very great reduction of expenditures and a thorough reform in the adminis tration of the public service. What do the House and the country know of the expenditures under the several laws making indefinite appropriations? The expenditures and methods of ad ministration under these permanent appropriation acts are practically un known to Congress. What do Con gress and the country know about the internal administration of the Pension Office, the Patent OUice, and Bureau of Internal Revenue and the several bureaus of the War and Navy depart -menl"? 4 Mr. Sayers has another good idea too, that should not be overlooked. He thinks the House should elect a permanent chairman of the committee of the whole and the committee of the whole on the I'-tate of the Union. In speaking of this he said : "It has been a notice able fact that these chairmen have been appointed by the Speaker, from time to time, at the instance of the gent'emen whose bills were to be con sidered, and very often it has been the case that the rulings of such chair men have not only been at variance. but have led to the suspicion that there was an undue leaning towards the opinion expressed by the gentle men in charge of the particular bill under consideration when a iiuestion of order has been raised This would be obviated bv electing one man to the position, making him independent of the Speaker." Mr. Sayers thinks these two crnn'ies would result in re ducing the expenditures at least 30 per cent. Secretary Proctor, who has spent less time in Washington than any member of the Cabinet, has gona on a Southern jaunt that will last a month. The surprise of Rip Van Winkle when awaking from his long slumber could not have been greater than the consumptive's, upon finding himself entirely relieved by Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup. 25 cts. A pretty picture. A sunny-haired child curing the Newfoundland's cut foot with Salvation Oil, Now Give Attention- To the purification of your blood, for at no season is the body so susceptible to the benefits to be derived from a good medicine, as in March, April and May. Hood's Sarsaparilla is the peoples favorite spring medicine. It stands unequalled for purifying the blood, curing scrofula, salt rheum, etc., regulating the kidneys and liver, re pairing nerve tissues, strenjjthening and invigorating the whole body, as well as checking the progress of acute and chronic disease, and restoring the afflicted parts to a natural, healthy condition. If you have never tried Hood's Sarsaparilla for your "spring medicine," do so this season. THE LEGISLATURE. Special Correspondence to tlie Columbian. Harrisdirg, March 11, 1891. The Legislature is dragging its slow length along, and as usual with the dominant party important measures for the weal of the people are receiv ing only a half hearted support, if any at all. What is really for the benefit of the masses isn't getting much com fort or recognition from the Republi can majority in the Senate and House. I need only refer to the treatment of the bill of Mr. Burd'ck, and also that of the Anti-Discrimination measure, which although not yet acted upon is sure of defeat. The Republican party is ruled by bosses and corporations, and when an honest memoer of that party tries to get through a measure inimical to the interests of the bosses and corporations he is sat down upon without any mercy. MINING COMMISSIONS. The Governor has sent to the sen ate the names of the following persons to compose the Commission to revise. amend and make such changes in the anthracite and ventilation laws as are deemed necessary: Martin McCor mick, Lackawanna, at large; John C. Kearney, Lackawanna, first assistant; Michael J. Gibbon-, Luzerne, second assistant; Edward Williams, Luzerne, third district; Anthony Reilly, Luzerne, fourth district; William B. Bomboy, Schuylkill, fifth district; Patrick F. Brennan, Schuylkill, sixth district; Patrick Devers. Schuvlkill. seventh district. To represent the coal opera tors: Lewis A. Reilly, Philadelphia; Thomas M. Righter, Northumberland; William Connel, Lackawanna. The mining engineers: John R. Hoffman, Schuylkill; John F. Snyder, Lacka wanna. Mine inspectors: Samuel Gay, Schuylkill; Hugh McDonald, Luzerne, Also, the following commis sion to revise the bituminous coal laws: Andrew Hunt, Allegheny, first district, Ed-vard Bell, Westmoreland, second district; Robert Snedden, Mercer, third district, and John Kirke, Fayette; James W. Kilduff, Cambria; William Barker, Allegheny, and John Band. Centie. These nominations have not yet been confirmed. A PARTY ENDORSEMENT. In the House on Monday night Mr. Seyfort, Republican, of Lancaster, of fered a resolution endorsing the course of Speaker or "Czar" Reed in the 51st Congress. This gave rise to a some what lengthy debate, in which the Democrats were not caught napping. Capt. Skinner, Democrat, of Fulton, moved to add an endorsement of Senator Cameron for voting for the free coinage of silver and the freedom of debate, which Speaker Thompson decided was not germain to the ques tion. Then Mr. Gillam, Democrat, of Franklin, offered a substitute that "this House do most rampetlw demn the action of Speaker Reed as in:mg arourary and revolutionary." This was rejected bv a vote of ce v5 to 86 nays. Then Mr. Ritter, Demo crat, of Lycoming, moved an amend ment thai "the Republican of this House heartily endorse." etc i u wnicn :ur. jsrooks, Republican, of Philadelphia, raised the point of order that the Republican members could not, as a distinctive portion of the House, resolve anything. An ugly slap at Speaker Reed, of course not intended, but the speaker decided the point well taken, and declared Mr. Ritter's amendment out r.f mvW Then Mr. McNeelis, Democrat, of Cambria, ottered as an addition that a copy of these resolutions ho sent t the next Congress, which was voted down, and the original resolution passed by a vote of 85 yean to 53 nays. It was a bitter pill for the Re publicans to swallow, but thev had to do so. and the commendation of "Czar" Reed by this body doesn't possess many grains of comfort. The fact is the Republican members of the present Legislature in everything tliev do are only obeying the behest of their masters, and are eagerly looking for the official crumbs which are yet to be dispensed from the White House table at Washington. A HRE1.ZY PKilATE. Mr. Ritter, Republican, of Philadel phia, yestcrjay offered a resolution that the Congress of the United States having passed the direct tax bill by which Pennsylvania will receive a a large sum of money, the Legislature accepts the sum in full satisfaction of all claims against the United States on account of the direct tax levied by the Act of Congress of August 5, 1861, and authorizing the Governor to re ceive the money. The resolution was opposed by Messrs. Skinner, Gillan and Wherry, all democrats, who en deavored to postpone action. Mr. Wherry offered an amendment per mitting the Governor's duly authorized agent, B. M. Nead, Esq., to collect the money, but this was defeated Then Mr. F.llwood, Democrat, of Westmoreland, moved to refer the resolution to the Judiciary General Committee, which occasioned some sharp remarks. Mr. Gillan asked that the matter be delayed in order to ascertain just how the border coun-1 ties would be affected by the passage of the resolution. Mr. Baker, Re publican, of Delaware, made opposi tion, and the Ellwood motion was de feated. Then Mr. Gillan moved that the resolution be sent to the Commit tee on Federal Relations, which caused Mr. Finley, Republican, of Washington, to move the previous question (a slight imitation of Reed's gag law,) and finally the resolution was defeated by a strict party vote. The people of the border counties will understand from this time forth who are their friends in this hedge bound Legislature. COMMITTED to BALLOT REFORM. The Democratic members of the Senate and House held a caucus last night, and resolved to vote for the calling of a Constitutional Conven tion as the proper way to secure ballot relorm, and also to support the bill 01 Mr. Wherry as the most efhcaious means toward so a desirable a meas ure. Make no mistake, the Demo crats of the present Legislature are alive and ready to do anything for the pest interests of the people of Penn sylvania. Drew the largest audience Every seat tilled and all standing room taken. The concert by the Park Sisters drew a larger audience than any other entertainment ever held in our hall. Every available seat was filled and all standing room was occupied and many were obliged to go away. The concert was very fine and called forth hearty applause. No one part of the pro gramme deserves special mention over the rest, as all was finely executed. (renertil .Secretary, Salem Y. M. U. Association. Save Money and Suffering. One feature of the thousands of testimonials that have been given in behalf of S.S.S. is remarkable. In numbers of instances it is related that a great deal of time ard money have been spent 111 a vain effort to secure relief from disease in the usual way. A knowledge of the virtues of Swift s Specific would have saved the time and the money, to say nothing of the prevention of the suffering. There need be no such mistakes made now. The great blood purifier is for sale by druggists everywhere, and the S.S.S. company in Atlanta, Ga., will send to any address their treatise on blood and Skin Diseases free, and a phamphlet containing a few of the thousands of testimonials they have received from those who have experienced the bene fits of this wonderful medicine. How tie Park Sisters were received at Worcester, Mass- The famous Park Sisters nf-nnittprt themselves with as much grace and j skill as ever and were applauded again ! and again, All their performance was ' with such ease and grace the audience was completely captured. Worcester ' Telegram. SPBfMG 0 HITS AND Tuesday, March 24, 1891. MISS H. E. WASLEY. Next door to I. W. Hartman, Main street. Licenses on Population Basis. Senator Meek of Bellefonte has in troduced the following bill in the state senate: A supplement to an Act entitled an Act to restrain and regulate the sale of vinous and spirituous, malt or brewei liquors or anv admixtures thereof, ap proved the 13th day of May, A. 1)., 1887, Providing for the "ranting of re tail licenses upon a basis of popula tion. Section' i Be it enacted, Sic , That fro'Ti and after the passage of this act, the several Courts of Quarter Sessions of the Peace throughout the Commonwealth, in the granting of Licenses for the sale of vinous, spirituous, malt or brewed liquors at re tail or in quantities not exceeding one quart, shad not grant in cities of the first, second and third classes more than one such license for every six Hundred inhabitants thereof; in the several boroughs not more than two licenses in each borough having five hundred inhabitants or less, but addi tional licenses may be cranted at the discretion of the court, for each addi tional five hundred inhabitants or fractional part thereof in such bor oughs. Section 2. That the population of sucn cities and boroughs, for the pur pose of this act, shall be ascertained, and determined, by the returns of the last ofhcial census, published under and by the authority of the govern ment of the United States of America Section 3. That all acts or parts of acts inconsistent herewith, are hereby repealed. The regular meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union will be held on Tuesday afternoon March 1 7 at three o'clock. Stand Tcur Ground. When you make up yonr mind to take Hood's Sarsaparilla, do not be induced to buy some other instead v-ierKS may claim that "ours is as good as Hood's" and all that, but the peculiar merit of Hood's Sarsaparilla cannot be equalled. Therefore have nothing to do with substitutes and in sist upon having Hood's Sarsaparilla. the best blood purifier and building-up medicine. ;? AXLE it GREASE BEST IS THE WOKLD, Itawaarlnsqualitlsaarauiiaurpaaaad, acta all; nutlnattnff two bosaa of any other brand. Not effoctad by haat. irilET i ll KUKN t lXi:. FOR BALE BY DEALERS GENERALLY, lyr 10,000 ACENT8 WANTED to aopplf tha Imperative damand lor 600,000 opiaa at tha only able and nulhrulir Life at Gen.WM.TECUMSEH SHERMAN ar aj. urn. uun.HD a W. PLKTltlKK JIIHai-U. TWa work a pUmlifiy written lAjt M'try of tha lipronf ''March inc throuah Oanrpiit" hia ro mantic youth brilliant Career in War PmrMic Manhood Baauttful Old Ago of thrUUno inierui ItirM- llliialnittd, and will ha.e an Kntirmonn aule. 12 mo. a) pp. law price. ttgOto arr ,rk tor Agent Band 35r. for outnt or beat tanna to 111 11 HARD BHDS.. Pub., OO Mace St.. FIUIla. SALE:m:K to Soil our All goods wnrrnnted flint-cliiss. Fenuunont profitable position for the right, mnn. Cnsh pnld weekly. No experience neceRMury. Write for termB, giving ne and rcfcrenrpH. C. I- Yitib, Nurserymen, UoiliPHtor, N. Y. M'Killip Bros. Photographs. Bloomsburg, Pa. Photographic portraits re touched and modeled for like ness, tone, and finish. Life size crayons, finest grade, a spec ialty. Frames, copying and viewing. PEWINC ! BOUTS. AKE A NOTE OF IT We begin the New Year by Marking Down all WINTER CLOTHING. STOII OV1EO0ATS at COST. CHILDREN AND BOYS, OLD AND YOUNG, CAN BUY CIIEAPEK THAN EVER AT LOWEN BERG'S POPULAR CLOTHING STORE. IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF CAKJPET, JJiATTIlVO, or IJL CLOTn, YOU WILL FIND A NICE LINE AT W. 1L BKOWEM 2nd Door above Court House. A new lot of Window Curtains received this week. ALEXANDER BROTHERS & CO. DEALERS IN Cigars, Tobacco. Candies, Fruits and Euts SOLE AGENTS FOR Henry Milliard's Fine Candies. Fresh Every Week. FEosrir-s- Goods jl. Specialtt. SOLE F. F. Adams & Co's Fine Cut Chewing Tobacco Sole agents for the following brands of Cigars: Heruy Clay, Loadrcs, Normal, Indian Princess, Sanson, Silver Ash Bloomsburg, Pa. J C3-. "WELLS.- Be sure and look at the display of JEWELRY, WATCHES, &c. FINEST LINK IN THE COUNTY. HAVE YOUR EYES CHARGE AT J, G. WELLS'. ALL GLASSES GUARANTEED TO FIT. Prepared to turn out fine Watch and Jewelry Work of all kinds on short notice. All work guaranteed. k k k k "fc k k k k i COATS AT COST. AGENTS FOR I, $ $ $ $ FITTED FREE OF During this month Sweeping Re ductions in Heavy and Light Weight Clothing for Men, Youths, Boys and Children wiil be carried to a greater extent than ever. Latter part of March we move from the Ledger Building, 6th and Chestnut, to ourN'ew Building at 13th and Chest nut. Therefore we are determined to close out the present Stock at Great Bar gains that will surely please you. A. C. YATES & CO. Sixth I Chestnut Sts. rilUADjJU'MA.
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