THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, PA.
1.
Our Stato Lawmakers Making
Hasto Very Slowly.
WOEK FOR A STEERING COMMITTEE
Tha OoTprnor nnd poitkcr Walton TtaHiln
on That Moiln of I'rm'eJnre The Visit
of Seimtor Qnny inl Il rrobahle I'.OVet
on Iglilntlv Work.
(Sprolnl CorrPHpoin1ince.)
Tt Amttsnnm, March 4. Tho Irirlftlntrir
In making progress slowly. NrithiT hotly
it hi nnylhlng of Import nnoe tho pnst work,
mul If thin luok of etirrgy oontlnuo the
flniil ntljournnient will not coino before
tho inltlillp of tho stimmrr. In tho wnnto
n fnw bills passed the flnnl stmrn, tho most
Important belli tho Marshall pipe Hno re
peal bill nntl tho mrnMiro rrcat Intf tie
p.'irtmont of arlrllnro. In tho house tho
ontlro work was irlven lip to useless ilo
bato nml potty wrangles ovor trlllos. Tho
Farr compulsory nlneatlon bill nml bills
deoreasintr tho salarloi of district attor
neys ami t-haiiKlnx tho poor system of tho
stato so as to prevent counties not having
poorhouses from "farming out" tholr poor
to neighboring counties passed second
reading after much dehato. Tho noed of a
wise, clear headed and honest leader In
the house Is moro apparent dally, and un
less something Is done very soon there will
bo t rouble.
Governor Hastings realizes this and has
decided that tho only hope of accomplish
ing anything Is to havo a steering com
mit too to direct Its alTalri. Tho governor
had a conference last week with Speaker
Walton, at which tho situation was care
fully discussed, and It was ilnchleil that
uch a committee was absolutely lndlspon
siblo. and Mr. Walton will appoint tho
committee during tho week. A resolution
will bo considered this evening that tho
legislature adjourn sine die on April S3.
It was olTerml by Mr. NUes, of Tioga, a
member of the rules commltteo, but there
isn't the least doubt but that It will 1m
overwhelmingly defeated. If tho calen
dars are to bo cleared of the bills now on
thorn tho legislature cannot possibly get
away before tho llrst week In Juno.
The New Krvonue Hill.
Th house ways and means commltteo
is giving three hearings a week on tho
new revenue bill drafted by tho state tax
conference. Tho manufacturers and do
mestic building and loan associations are
opposed to tho" proposition, uud It- looks
now as If It will never pass second read
lng. It would bo great relief to tho agri
culture classes If It were to become a law,
and at the same time a burden to tho man
ufacturers. Tho bill transfers to thecuuu
ties tho whole of tho proceeds of the per
sonal property tax, of w hich tho counties
now get only throo-fourths, and the tax
upon vehicles, all mercantile licenses, ped
dlers' licenses, taxes upon the fees and
emoluments of county ofticers, and upon
original writs. It transfers to the bor
oughs and townships tho taxes upon horses
and cattle moro than 4 years old, tho li
cense foes of billiard rooms, pool rooms
and theaters.
Tho effort of tho revenues will be that
about U. 450.000 will be diverted from tho
sUite to counties and minor civil divisions.
This deficit in tho revenues will be met by
an Increase In tho taxes from corporations
In 18.Hl, when tho bill goes Into effect, of
(750,000. Tho Increase, in the taxation of
banks will he about ("0,000 by the taking
away of tho opt ion. The tax on building
and loan associations will be (100,000; on
manufacturing and other corporations,
t&Vl.MX), and from various other sources
$100,000 more, leaving an actual deficit of
only about JOO,000. It is estimated that
tho Increase In tho number of corportlous,
and In their valuo resulting In increased
taxes will moro than wipe out this deficit
Tho house general judiciary commltteo
la wrestling with a civil reform bill, which
was introduced by Mr. Moore, of Chester,
by request of tho Stato Civil Service Ko
form association. Tho measure Is pat
terned after tho United States law, and
puts all state and many county employes
under civil service rules. A commission
of three is provided to make the necessary
examinations.
Secretary Lee, of the state board of
health, was in tho city last week lobbying
lor tho bill allowing tho board discretion
as to tho use to be made of the money to
bo appropriated to It. As the law now
stands the money Is appropriated for
uoeillc purposes, and no matter how urg
ent tue ueoa the board is unablo to uso a
surplus In one branch of Its work to make
good u deficiency In another. The amount
of tho appropriation will be embodied In a
bill which will be Introduced In the house
and has not yet been decided upon. It has
boeu agreed, however, that the salary of
tho secretary shall lie raised from (i,000 to
(3,000. Five thousand was asked for, but
the amount was cut down to (3,000. Penn
sylvania's appropriation to tho board the
post two years for all purposes was (d.Ou).
Massachusetts appropriates (tu.uuo, New
York, CI0.0O0; New Jersey, (Kl.ooO; Mary
land. (13. two, and Alabama, Illinois ami
Minnesota, f'.,t.H).
May Veto the "lllr.l Honk" 11111.
Governor Hastings ha 4 not yet disposed
of the "bird book" bill, which has been on
his desk siueo last Tuesday. Those who
speak by authority 6ay ho has decided to
veto tho measure on the ground that tha
public revenues are not sufficient to war
rant an expenditure of (-.25,000 or (30,000 for
the publication of a picture book. Stato
Ornithologist Warren, by whom the book
will bo prepared, should the bill become a
law, has submitted to the governor esti
mates of tho cost, which show that It can
not bo printed for less than (Jo, 000. The
grangers aro urging the governor to ap
prove the bill.
Tho bill prohibiting teachers from wear
ing a religious garb of any kind in tho
public schools has been read the first time
in the house, and will lie considered on sec
ond reading next Wednesday, and third
reading and final pussage the following
Tuesday. The Democrats are opposed to
the proposition, and claim that it it be
comes a law It will drive out of tho publlo
schools tho Monnouttes, Dunkards and
Amlsh children, many of whom are taught
by teachers of their own religious belief,
who wear the plain frock and white head
dress. Tho Democrats are also fighting
the compulsory education bill, but thoy
are too weak to prevent the passage of
either of the bills.
Hpeaker Walton Is being urged for city
solicitor of Philadelphia to succeed Mayor
elect Warwick. Should ha be successful
he will havo to resign from the legisla
ture, and in that event Representative
Kunkel, the brainy young leader o(
Dauphin county, will probably be chosen
his successor. By common consent Mr.
Kunkel is the best lawyer and the most
fun ful debater and cogent reasoner In
th house. He has frequently been called
to tho chair ilur.iv
Walton, and has lisi,,i . i.ict .and
ability that go to make a splendid pre
siding ofllivr. Mr. Ktiukcl was ten.lcivd
tho chairmanship of the p-neral Judiciary
commltteo at the organization of tho
house, but ho declared In favor of Repre
sentative N ill's, of Tioga, to take the head
of tho commltteo on insurance.
Commissioner of Hanking Gllkcson has
not yet announced the appointment of his
deputy. There are mnny applicants for
the place, but It Is generally conceded that
ox Stato Treasurer Morrison can havo It
for tho asking. Ho was an applicant for
tho comtnlsslonershlp. George (J. Hutch
inson, of Huntingdon, one of tho foremost
grangers in tho state and a former ser-gcant-at
arms of the senate, Is being urged
for tho appointment of deputy secretary
of agriculture under the bill creating tho
department of agriculture.
A 1'npular legislator.
Dr. rnreels, of Mifflin, is one of tho few
practicing physicians in tho legislature.
He is frequently called upon to prosoribo
for ono of his colleagues who has bten
taken 111 suddenly or meets w ith a slight
accident, nnd has always responded cheer
fully. Ho Is ono of the most skillful
physicians in central Pennsylvania, and
tho proof of his popularity at homo is
shown by his election last November over
ono of tho leading Republicans In a county
with a normal Republican majority of 600.
Dr. Parcels was olected with over SVO votes
to spare. Ho Is one of tho best talkers In
the houso, and is ruruly absout from his
eat.
A bill has boon Introduced In the house
by Representative Martin, of Morcer, to
cronto public employment offices under
the care of the bureau of industrial statis
tics. The bill provides that It shall bo tho
duty of tho chief of tho bureau to cstnl)-
llsh a publlo employment office in each
congressional district and employ a super
intendent for each of thoso ofllcos. 1 ho
snpcrlntendonts shall post in front of their
offices tho words "publlo employment of
fice,' and shall reculvo applications for la
bor and mako a careful record of each.
They may employ clerical assistants and
are prohibited from rocolvlng compensa
tion or foes from persons seeking employ
ment. Tho superintendents are required
to make report every Tuesday to the com
missioner of all applicants and persons se
curing employment through their office.
A list of applicants and the character of
employment desired by them Is to ho
printed weekly by tho superintendents
and mailed every Saturday to each other,
to 1)0 posted in tho respeetlvo offices for
publlo Inspection. Tho superintendents
shall also collect such labor statistics as
tho commissioner may direct. Tho com
missioner is to receive a salary of (3,000
annually, tho superintendents (1,900 each
and the clerks not more than (50 a month.
Stato Treasurer Jackson has prepared a
statement, In response to the request of
Representative Lawrence, of Washington,
showing that tho Pennsylvania state col
lego has received since 1878 In all, from tho
stato and national governments, (1,21)3,120.
The total appropriations from tho state
foot up (757,130. The college received from
the sale of publlo lands (150,000, which was
loaned to tho state at 6 per oeut. Under
an act of congress of 1800 tho college has
received from the United States govern
ment (85,000. The income from this source
will soon bo ('-'5,000 a year.
Tha Coming of Senator Qnay.
Senator Quay Is expected hero tomorrow
evening for a two days' visit, and during
that timo It will be definitely decided
whether a senate committee Is to bo ap
pointed to investigate tho Philadelphia
municipal departments or not. If the ar
guments of Senator Peuroso, Magistrate
Durham and others have any weight with
Quay, the eommlttoo will be appointed.
Should Senator Quay, howevor, decldo to
accept tho moro conservative Bdvlce of tho
various business interests, plans will be
perfected for a vigorous fight on other
linos.
Much Interest is also being manifested
in tho prospective lntervlow between Sen
ator Quay and Governor Hastings, and
nobody doubts but that tho two will work
in perfect harmony. Tho report from
Pittsburg cf tho alleged deal lxtweon the
governor, Chris Magee and David Martin
to turn down Quay and Cameron is ridi
culed by well informed people at tho cap
ital. General Hastings was first publicly
named for the Republican nomination for
president In lSi by Cyrus G. Dorr, on tho
stage of the Academy of Music in Read
ing, when the Hastings spellbinders were
in that city last September, and since then
his friends have frequently suggested him
for that honor. Governor Hastings would
be moro than human If, under tho circum
stances, he escaped the buzzing of tho
presidential bee; but with Senator Quay
opposed to him ho might as well give up
all ambitions In that line at once.
Nobody understands the political situa
tion better than Governor Hastings, and
ho is not knowingly going to make an
enemy of Quay, who, outside of the presi
dential aspect, could hardly harass tho
governor through his control of tho legis
lature. Not a single appotutmcut object
tlonable to Senator Quay could como
within a mllo of continuation by tho
senate.
Tho two days to bo spent by Senator
Quay in this city will bo busy ones, for
tho l'hlladwlphiu fight Is but ono tf many
matters which will bo brought before
him for his decision. One of the hottest
fights is being waged over the bill to create
tho new county out of portions of Schuyl
kill and Luzeruo, and both sides have been
endeavoring to secure tho Quay influence,
but that gentleman has thus far refused to
commit himself one way or tho other In
the fight. His Influence will also be sought
on the judges retirement bill, which Is on
the second reading culusidur in the houso.
When it seemed assured that the measuro
could not pass Senator Grady Introduced
tho bill for the additional court in Phila
delphia. Since then, however, thers have
bceu some changes lu the houso, and with
8 word from Quay It is believed that the
bill oould easily pass. Wanbauuu.
FraaduUnt Naturalization Papers.
W l LK ESB A UHK, Pa. , March 4. 1 1 has j list
been discovered that large number of
fraudulent naturalization papers were
used in the February election. In ono
district over eighty of tho papers wero
given to aliens. The name of Clerk of
the Courts Leeskton was forged and tho
oat of the county was obtained In some
manner unknown to the officials. Some
prominent politicians are implicated. Ar
rests will follow.
HOUSEHOLD HINT3.
When the eyes are tired and weak,
if they nre bathed in slightly saline
water thoy will soon become soothed.
To keep layer cakes from slicking
put pnpor In the pan, grenae it, then
sprinkle of flour. The paper then peels
off readily.
To color leather a blood red, brush
the leather with r solution of sulphata
of ammonia and apply the dye. Use
cither nnlllne red or extract of alkanet
root. Work rapidly to prevent the dyo
penetrating the leather.
Cracks in Ivory may be filled with
chalk made into a putty with mucil
age or white glue. Magnesia and ilnc
whlte also make a good putty for
ivory crocks. Uso as little mucilage
or glue as possible in the putty.
To make an ink that will copy with
out the use of press, bmsh or water,
dissolve an aniline color in water and
add a little glycerine. It is well to
dissolve the color In alcohol first.
About 10 per cent, of glycerine should
be sufficient.
A simple way of removing rust from
finely polished steel without Injury to
the surface consists In cleaning the ar
ticle with a mixture of ten parts
putty-powder, eight of ammonia and
twenty-five of alcohol, and then rub
bing with soft blotting paper.
A very good waterproof blacking la
composed of the following Ingredients
Two ounces of beeswax, two ounces
of tallow, two ounces of spermaceti,
one tablespoon ful of lampblack. Mix
all well together and stir well. Ap
ply warm with a brush and when cold!
polish like ordlnnry blacking. Broken
ends of candles will do for the sperma
ceti. It Is a great mistake to make a
large tea biscuit. Properly speaking,
a tea biscuit should not be more than
two inches In diameter and propor
tionately thick when baked. This
gives a delicate, moist, flaky, biscuit,
which will be cooked through befor
the outside crust has become hard or
over brown.
Never read In bed or when lying
upon the sofa. Sit with your back to
the light as much as possible. Attend
to your digestion. Do not work longer
than two hours without closing your
eyes and resting them for five min
utes. If your eyes are weak, bathe
them in water to which a little salt
and a little brandy have been added.
To prevent oil-cloth, patent leather
and similar materials from sticking
together when rolled, purchase a few
sheets of paraffin-Impregnated or
otherwise prepared paper, and roll
with the material. This will prevent
the sticking, also the fading of the
colors or gloss by keeping out air and
moisture. The evaporation of the oil
Is likewise prevented to a great extent.
Arretted for Robbery.
York, Pa., March 4. Detective Samuel
Wollick, of this city, ami Constable Dror
baugh.of Codorus township, have arrested
Conrad Albright, a school teacher, and
Milton Hammo and Allen Garman, all
young men of Csxlorus township, on the
charges of robbing the home of the Al
bright brothers, in that section, last week,
and also for the shooting of Adam Al
bright at the timo
Weak Mothers
nnd all women who nro nursing lalira, ilerivo almost incon
ceivable benefits from tho nourishing proportion of
Scott's Emulsion
This is the most nourishing food known to science. It en
riched tho mother's milk nnd gives her strength. It also
makes babies fat and gives moro nourishment to growing
children than nil tho rest of tho food they cat.
Scott's Emulsion hoa been prescribed by physicians for
Uvtnty yeart for Eickots, Marasmus, 'Wasting Diseases of Olnldron,
0 Coughs, Golds, Weak Lungs, Emaciation and Consumption,
y Send for pamphlet on Scott' t Ilmitltion. 'A'ZY;.
7 Scott A. BOWfie. n. t. ah urugcisis, au como ono i i
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Courtship and Common Rons.
Courtship Is not for the immature;
the time Is past for the encouragement
of marriage between mere children,
and we have to recognize the fact that
it is men and women without experi
ence, yet men and women, that we are
called upon to aid, enhearten and bid
Godspeed down the way of love. Every
word spoken to them regarding court
ship and matrimony should be rich
with the essence of practical common
sense. Romance and sentimentality
are well enough in poetry and fiction;
it is in reality a composite of Joy, sor
row, success, disappointment, seren
ity, vexation; It is the average sum of
human experience.
Courtship is an effort to chqose a
mate for life. Two home-makers aro
considering a copartnership; tha fate
of unnumbered future generations is
being settled. If we look straight
into the countenance of nature and at
the same time keep fully aware of
what civilization expects, we shall feel
the Immense importance of what is
going on yonder where the young man
and his sweetheart sit apart from the
crowd. A sacrel contract is being ne
gotiated, and upon the outcome of a
few million contracts like that de
pends the whole future of the human
race. The Chautauquan.
'The best is, aye, the cheapest."
Avoid imitations of and substi
tutes for
SAPOLIO
B. F. Sharpless, Pres. N. U. Funk, Sec. C. II. Campbell, Treas.
CBLOOMSBURCO
LAND IMPROVEMENT COMPANY.
Capital Stock, $30,000.
Plotted property is in the eomint? business ppntrfi nf tli
a a, - & - w v , a a
town. It includes also part of the factory district, and has no
quai in uesiraoiuty lor residence purposes. ,
CHOICE LOTS are offered at values that will li flnnlilt1
in a short time.
No such opportunity can be had elsewhere to make money.
Lots secured on SMALL' MONTHLY PAYMENTS
Maps of the town and of plotted property furnished on ap
lication. Call upon or write to the Secretary; or J. S. Wnmls. KaIpo
Agent, or any member of the 13oard"of Directors.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
A Winter Soenn.
Km, Tonr Chin In to b Haalthr.
"If my daughter were going to Eu
rope to spend a year without her fam
ily," said a wise mother the other day.
"and I were to give her a brief rule as
a guide to health, it would be this,
keep your chin in. This seemed un
intelligible until she elaborated it and
showed the effects of such an obeerv
ance. She said: "To keep the chin la
means to keep it well drawn back horl
xontally. That causes what physical
culturlsts call a lifted chest or a live
chest A lifted chest Insures deep and
full breathing, and hence pure blood
and perfect circulation. Perfect cir
culatton is the greatest safeguard
against contagion, and it prevents
chilliness, the forerunner of colds. A'
lifted chest also throws the whole
body into a graceful poise. The abdo
men recedes, the thumbs fall into place
by the side, the weight of the body
falls upon the ball of the foot instead
of the heel, and the shoulder blades
flatten. These effects are produced
when standing or walking. There are
also effects In sitting. A lifted chest
then insures a straight backbone with
the end of spine against the back ot
chair, instead of a curved spine, which
many women assume while sitting. The
habit ot retaining a lifted chest la
easily formed, provided the clothier
la reasonably loose." Prairie Farm
B. F. Sharpless: T. L' Drr.T.nx.
C. W. Neal, A. G. Brigos. Dr. I. V. Wit.t.tts.
Dr. H. W. McReynolds, n. Li. Fuxk.
n-19-
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lumber5 3SW $hle
on Iram Derr's land, near A. J. Derr's
store, Jackson township, Pa.
Shingles, I!::t:;:? hli,
H::: d h d ti .ills,
We have saw mills on this tract
running daily, and have there on hand
and can cut timber &c. at any time.
Shingles, No 1, alls nnd In. selected, ll.MM
' No 1, all 5 and (In. best, plue, $iw M
mastering latu. ru iouk. 1 1.50 M
" " 't long, m
Hemlock, common sizes, 18.00 M
For special ordes and for Terms
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If bo, do not send vour mon.
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with a reliable dealer right
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For anything in this line
the place to go is to
J, Saltzer's.
Ware-rooms, Main Street be.
ow Market.
NOTICE.
Farmer and Fruit Crowere.
Befnre ord-rlnir tor 8prln of snd for cur
cat ilngua, wuicu we will until vats on uppl'-
Anple at 110 1 II? nor liin ; Tears. Plum and
tnernesut us to per h Peaches at til to
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C0KB1CT1D WIIILT. EITAIL mlCIS.
Butter per lb $
Eggs per dozen
Lard per lb ,
Ham per pound
Pork, whole, per pound 07
Beef, quarter, per pound .... 06
heat per bushel.
Oats " "
Rye " "
Wheat flour per bbl. .
Hay per ton 14 00 to
Potatoes per bushel
Turnips "
Onions " "
Sweet potatoes per peck 7$
Tallow per lb
Shoulder " "
Side meat " "
Vinegar, per qt
Dried apples per lb.4
Dried cherries, pitted
Raspberries
Cow Hides per lb
Steer ' " '
CalfSktn 4
Sheep pelts.
Shelled corn per bus. , . . , . .
Corn meal, cwt
Bran, "
Chon "
Middlings "
Chickens per lb new
" "old
Turkeys
ueese
Ducks " "
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