4 THE COLUMBIAN, SPECIAL HOLIDAY EDITION. KHTAULISIIKD IStW. 7.wt tfoliunbto Jicmccnt, ESTAI!i.llKI 1S.17. CONSOLIDATED 1H(i. I'l IU.ISI1K1) JVKUV Fill DAY MOIiNINU at Hlnomshurg, thn County sent of Columbia county, rciiiisjlvnnlu. OKO. R. ELWK1.L Kmtoh. W. I,. KYKIil.Y, Local Kpitob. OKU. C. KUAN, Kokkman. Tin: Inside tlie county, 11.00 a yenrln ad- umw! il.sn If not paid In advance Outside too county, $1.25 a year, strictly In advance. All communications should be addressed to TUB COLUMBIAN. Dlooinsburg, I'a. FRIDAY, DKCKMBER 20, 1895. CHB.ISTMA3. Again the season is at hand when the world is reminded of the birth of a Savior who is Christ, the Lord. It is a joyous time especially for the little folks who believe in bant a Claus, and whn hancr tin their stockincs in the full faith that the good old saint comes down the chimney and fills them with suuar dI urns and tovs. Kris Krinjle ; a tmnrl snirit who mmps to the world once a year and brings joy to the hearts ot all civilized nations. His vkit is tvnic.il of the cotnins of the Savior who brought with him " Peace on earth, good will towards men." The civincr of presents is in com- menioration of the visit of the wise men of old who saw the star in the skips and hrnueht pifts of trold. frankincense and myrrh to the mlant - o c 1 Christ. While there is universal rejoicing at the redemption of the world by the birth of Jesus, there are many homes among us that are darkened by a cloud of sorrow in spite of this glad season. A family tie is broken : there is a vacant chair at the Christmas table ; a loved one who greeted us last year at this time, has been called away, never again to meet us around the family hearth. In one home a child has been taken, in another a parent, a husband or a wife, and to those who have the consolation of religion, it is a blessed thought that redemption has come to the departed through the blood born at this time Tudea. of him who was in Bethlehem of As we expect to eat our Christmas turkey and p'.um pudding, let us not forget that many are not blessed with this worlds goods, and that our Christmas will be all the happier if we can feel that we have made others happy also. Give to the poor. See that thev are supplied with a good dinner, and as many other things as you can afford to give. " He that hath little should give little, and he that hath plenty should give plenteous ly," and then the usual salutation of " Merry Christmas " will not be a mere empty form. The strength of the Republican party is now and always has been be cause they have leaders, bosses if you please, and the rank and file follow and obey them, and stand by them, through thick and thin. A political party cannot retain its supremacy without leaders any mors than an army can be victorious without gener a is. The weakness of the Democratic party to-day lies in the fact that as soon as men of ability have risen to the position of leaders, they are de nounced within the party by those jealous of their ascendency, and thus their influence is weakened, if not destroyed, and factional strife and personal enmity are engendered, re suiting in party disruption and defeat. The Democratic party is not dead. and never will die. but it needs re organization upon new lines. There must be a few generals, more captains and lieutenants, and a vast army of privates; and the latter must recog nize and sustain their leaders. As long as every private wants to be a general, there will be no better state of things than we have now. THE TRAMP QUESTION. The question, what to do with the large number of weary Willies who nightly importune the police for shelter is becoming a serious one, and about baffles the ingenuity of the Town officials. It has been the custom to give them quarters in the station bouse during the night, but they are coming in such numbers, that the place has become too small for their accommodation. Sunday night lodg ing was given to twelve and they were turned loose on the streets Monday morning to annoy and trouble our citizens. To commit them to jail as vagrants does not meet the case, as there the County would be obliged to feed them. Just what to do to pre vent this is a problem that up to this time remains unsolved. How would it do to put them to work breaking atone for the streets? It has been said to have worked beneficially in other places. The Board of Pardons has refused to recommend a pardon for John Bardsley, the ex-city treasurer of Philadelphia, who is now serving a term of fifteen years in tne peniten- tiarv. I ' The Sullivan Wyoming judicial contest cost $10,000. A DO -NOTHING TOLIOY. Thos. T. Reed in his inaugural speech as Speaker of the House, inti mated that the Republican majority in the lower branch of Congress will make no effort during the present session, to pass laws that might replen ish the treasury of the government, or relieve the stringency that exists in the business world. In other words, they will not attempt to make laws for the benelit of the people, for tear that business might revive during the incumbency of a Democratic Presi dent. And the flimsy excuse given for this unpatriotic and unstatesmar.. like attitude, is that it would do no cood to pass such bills, as the Pre si dent would veto them anyway. The same excuse that the boy cave for not washing his face ; it would get dirty again. The motive of this do- nothing policy is the desire to keep the country in a state of business stagnation as much as possible, in the hope that in the Presidential election of next year the people will vote for the Republican electors, and thus pro- duce a change of administration and put every orancn oi the government in the hands of the Republican party Now as ever, thev nut iartv ahead of duty, and are willing to sacrifice the puonc gooa 10 gain a political point -But we take it that the people are in no mood to be trifl.d with. They have been told for the past two years, by every Republican newspaper and stump speaker in the land, that the Democratic party is responsible for whatever stagnation in business the country nas su uereo, ami mat me .aw - , J 1 . i 1 I of supply and demand is a matter that can be regulated by legislation. It it be true that a political party can make business slack, it must be equally true that a political party can bring pros perity. The Republican majority in the House is over one hundred, and they can pass any law they see fit in that branch If it be true that they possess all the brains of the country, now is a good time for them to exer cise that portion ot their anatomy, and show the people what they can do as prosperity makers. The fear of the President's veto or the non con currence of the benate will not excuse their inaction. The treasury needs money and the people want prosperity. Let us see what a Republican House of Representatives can do toward relief. THE READING'S REORGANIZATION- The Olcott-Earle plan of reorgani zation of the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Company and the Phila delphia & Reading Coal and Iron Company, which was issued last Mon day proposes the following : 'The protection of the present general mortgage, the reduction of the fixed charges to a limit safely within the net earning capacity of the reorganized properties ; adequate pro vision of cash working capital for fu ture requirements ; the payment of the floating debt, and provisions for the existing car trust obligations; such control of the reorganized system tin til the earnings of the properties shall have placed them in a satisfactory financial position, as shall render ad d tionally secure the new general mortgage, Having these objects in view a plan has been prepared with the co opera tion of Messrs. J. P. Morgan & Co , and the committee has selected J. r, Morgan & Co , of New York ; Drexel ev: Co., of Philadelphia, and J, S. Mor gan & Co , of London, as managers Unless the acceptance of the plan shall be so general as in the opinion of the managers to obviate the necess Uy of foreclosure, the properties of the existing Reading companies will be sold and successor companies will be organized under the laws of Pennsylvania : and the stocks and securities of these successor compan les win be vested in a new company, formed or to be formed under the laws of Pennsylvania or of some other Stat;. In the nlan. it is stated, there is no serious difficulty in the way of a reorganization by foreclosure, and the plan has been prepared on the as sumption that foreclosure will proba bly be necessary. Chairman W. F. Harrity has issued a call for a meeting of the Demo- cratic National Committee, to be held at the Arlington Hotel, Wash ington, D. C, on Thursday, January 1 6th, 1896, at ii o'clock A. M., for the purpose of fixing the time and place for the meeting of the Demo cratic National Convention of 1896, and for the transaction of other business. History ia Eight Words. When so moving a tale as the fol- lowing can be told in eight words, there can be no reason prolix. for being Mary Ann, Kitchen fire ; Kerosene can, Golden lyre. it you take a county paoer, you want the best one for the news. The Columbian fills the bill in every par- ticular, and you should include it anions the papers vou take for 1806. I n , - it c mi. iidincr, mcniocr 01 uoneress from Nebraska, proposes to pension I prisoners of war. SEES TIME AND HARVEST. Youth is the seed time and man hood the harvest of life. "Whatso ever a man soweth, that shall lie also reap." This proverb applies to the natural seed time and harvest equally as well as it does to the moral and spiritual seed time and harvest. Now is the seed tune for the whole juvenile world. They have ample opportunity to sow bountifully, for their harvest will come by and by yes, before they are ready for it. Whatever they sow, that shall they after a while, reap. If they sow idleness and van ity, they shall reap poverty and dis appointment. If they sow light literature, novels and fiction, they shall reap a bountiful harvest of vain imaginations. If they sow prevarica tion and deception, they shall reap falsehood and shame. If they sow vice and malicious mischief, they shall reap the whole catalogue of crimes. If they sow truth, honesty, fame and knowledge with all the means in their power, they shall reap all the honors that the world can be stow, which includes contentment, happiness and prosperity. Nothing can be truer tlian the proverb: Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap." J. ADDITIONAL LOCAL. CHRISTMAS MDSIO. The vested choir of St. Paul's VHUitll ia i tuaioii owi 11 . nut iiiuaiv. qT christmas The program includes the following Te Deum A. W. March ant. Jubilate .. W. Elliot Anthem, Ulessed be the Lord God, Williams. Kyrie Kleison Gounod. Gloria Tibi J'earce, Sanctus Vincent Gloria in Excelsis Tours The anthem is a beautiful. selection, and of a high order of music. A full choir of twenty four voices' is expect ed to participate. Services will be held at 10.10 a. m. on Chris tra is morning. All are welcome, We are sorry to announce the serious illness of Rush Zarr, Esq. He was seized with appendicitis and it was thought at one time that an operation would be necessary. At the present writing he is somewhat improved, but not able to leave his room. His many friends hope that his recovery may be speedy and permanent, Always at this time of year Clark & Son's stoie is a pretty place and a busy place. Their advertisement on page 5 gives a few hints at their in numerable lines of goods. You have been there, of course, but if not, you will not complete your Christmas purchases without a visit to their ex tensive store. ' There is no occasion to send away from home for fine candies, when you can get them just as good, and very cheap, right here at home. Stop in at I. G. Deitrick's, and you will find all kind?, and at any price you want. He also has nuts and fruit of all kinds. Among the many beautiful windows this week, that ot Hess Bros, jewelers, displays extra ordinary taste in its ar rangepient, and the costly goods ex hibited, is but an index to the enor mous stock they have provided for the Holiday trade. The center of attrac tion is a farm scene. A modern farm house is shown with a beautiful lawn surrounding it, in which a fountain is in full operation. At the bank barn there is a pump from which water is flowing. One of the employees of the farm is sawing wood, whilst another is working at a grind stone. These are all kept in motion by an electric battery. At one of the win dows the owner ot the premises is surveying his possessions and at another the wife is gazing at the fashions. The barn yard is filled with domestic animals and the whole is a scene of contentment. In addition to this the window contains Gold jewelry, diamonds, and sterling - silverware. The other window is filled with hand some maniaure sets and other novelties. Nervous and Weak yUl broken down, unabl to Bleep, distress an4 Durnmg in my ttom&cn, smomarinj ana onoxing pells this was my condition when I began to take Hood's Sarsaparllla. I have taken S bofc tlo and feel like amoibsr maa, can work with ease, weigh over 200, and aiu cared. X shall ever be ready to praise Hood's Sarsapa tllla. J. L. GwsBiNOKit, New Grenada, Pa. Hood's5 Cures N. II. Be sure to got Hood's and only Hood's. Mood's Pills oi endorsed by thousand Sir. J. Z. Orimiinger mm SUITS FROM S18.00. ME DIG AL SOCIETY MEET The Columbia County Medical So ciety, had its regular meeting at tne Susquehanna Hotel, Catawissa, last Tuesday afternoon. There was a large attendance and a great deal of inter est manifested. Dr. Brown of Blooms- burg, read a paper on the dangers resulting from malpractice, Dr. Bruner, of the same place, one on abortion, its causes and treatment, and one was read by Dr. Kline of Catawissa on Hypnotism. The next meeting will be held at the Exchange hotel, Bloomshurg, on the third Tuesday in February. Holiday Excursion Tickets via Reading Railroad. Christmas Week is the great time for a general home gathering of all the family. The Reading Railroad, to accommodate its patrons, and also to stimulate travel during the Holidays offers special inducements in the way of fares over its lines. Between all points on its lines (except between Philadelphia and Trenton proper) Special Excursion Tickets will be sold December 21st . to 25th inclusive, December 31st and j January 1st, 1896. All good to re turn until and including January 7th 1896. 1 he minimum rates for these Special Tickets will be 25 cents for adults and 13 cents for children. For information as to rates and arrangements with connecting rail roads, consult Reading Railroad Tick et Agents. The water situation in Shamokin is now more serious than it has been for several months. There has been no reserve in the Brush Valley Water Company's dam since September, and the present cold snap has frozen up the springs in such a manner that little or no water comes therefrom. The collieries have been notified that they can no longer be supplied, and have again commenced to purify sul phur water. Excellent Skating, Seldom has the ice been so hard and smooth for skating, and every afternoon after school, can be seen a lot of red cheeked boys, and pretty girls with their skates over their arm, wending their way to the race, creek or canal, to indulge in this excellent recreation. Jacob Boice, who has been attend ing the Mayville College, at Mayville, Tenn., has, on account of sickness, been obliged to suspend his studies. He will act as colporteur for the Chicago bible society in this section of the State. He is a worthy young man, and will render the society valuable service. W. H. Gilmore, alwavs take3 ad vantage of the first opportunity for filling his ice house. He is getting it off the Iron Dale race. It is as clear as a crystal and seven inches thick. Gilly " never gets left. Thomas Ferguson, who will be re membered by many of our readers as working for his brother W. G. during the past summer is now working on a railroad contract in Canada. When that is completed, he will engage in similar work in Central America. For a Shave or Hair Out. For a good and quick shave or hair cut, go to James Keilly s tonsorial room in Exchange Block, first floor, next to Express Office. None but experienced workmen employed. I2:i3-iyr. RAIN in its season is a highly valuable element. We don't want it all the time, but there is one thing we do want. It is M EAT. Last article is indispensible. 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NSULTATlON FKKK AND STKICTLY CONFIDENTIAL. 01 i jj iiuesuous CU Send two S-ccnt stamps for book on chronic The Episcopal Sunday School will hold its Chiistmas festival on Thurs day evening, the 26th inst. When we insetted the notice last week that ihe Bloomsburg Cycle works had been sold to J. F. Wright we had been so informed by Mr. Mears. Mr. Wright however failed to comply with the terms of sale, and it was sold to S. E. Reynolds. '1 WEIR A TRUSS .nil your life. It Is annoying, and not always safe. It will not cost much to have your.... mil ....I do It by a new niothod. No surg erv, no detent Ion from business. You will only need to make from four to eight- weekly visits to my oltlce. Money refunded If I fall to cure. Write for testimonials.... DR. A. P. O'M ALLEY, HUl'TUKK 81'KC'IALIST, tO B. Wubcgtoa Ct. WILIIO-imi. 11-8S-U SHERIFF'S SALE. By virtue of writs of Fi. Fa. and Vendex issued out of the Court of Common I'leas, and to me directed, there will be exposed at Eublic sale at the Court House, in Blooms uriz. Pa., on SATURDAY, JANUARY ir, 1896, at 2 o'clock p. m., all that certain piece or parcel 01 iami situate 111 jaiKsun luwnsnip, Columbia county, and State of Pennsylvania, bounded and described as follows, to-wit. Hounded on the north by land of Harvey Crevehng, on the east by land of Samuel II. Shultz, on the south by land ot amei 11. Shulrz, nnd on the west by land of John B. Kile, containing 50 ACRES OF LAND, more or less, whereon are erected a DWELLING HOUSE, barn and out-buildines. Seized, taken Into execution at the suits of Iilnomshurg Agricultural and Iron Works, and to the use of John A. Funston vs. John L. Hess, and William 1'. rntz vs. ohn 1. Hess, and to be sold as the properly of John L. Hess. J. B. McllF.NRV, C. Cm. Barki-EY, Sheriff. W. 11. Maoili, . Attys. sW mW.4V fc Hatter. 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The awful effects of early vice, which biings organic weakness, destroy ing both mind and body, with all its dread ful ills, permanently cured. Dr. Snlm addresses those who have im paired themselves by improper indulgences and solitary habils, which ruin both mind and body, unfitting them for business, study, society or marriage. Married men or those entering on that happy life, aware of physical debility quickly assisted. We guarantee to cure nervous debility, failing manhood, syphilis, varicocele, stric ture, gleet, unnatural discharges, weak parts and all kidney and bladder diseases. Kpilepsy or fits positively cured by a new method. Testimonials furnished. ouiaiu one or me inom vulunhie books which sent to anyone flee on application. has Address Dr. o'd eases which have been neglected nr unskilfully experiments or failures, l'artlea treated by mall and private diseases free. AUDITOR'S NOTICE. In (lit Orphans' Cnurt of Cnlumhia county. Jiatate vf H 'ifffiim Millrr, tfeceowtf. Tho auditor appointed by tho court to audit, settle and adjust the tlist and Until account of O. II. Kvert and Oeo. M. Kline, administrators of William Miller, deceased, and to report dis til ou tlou of the balunce In the hands of the ae coun tunts, will meet the pnrtleB Interested for the purpose of his appointment, ou Tuesday, January 14th, lBini, at lu o'clock a. m., at his onice In Bloomsburg, I'a., when and where all (turtles In Interest must present and prove their claims or bo debit-red from participating lu the distribution of Bald fund. IS-iO-lt. Auditor. AUDITOR'S NOTICE. Estate ofj. U. Huhltizer, aee'd. The undersigned, an auditor appointed by the Orphans' court of Columbia count j, on excep tions and to make distribution the funds in tho bauds of the accountants, will Ht at his oflloe In Hlonmsburg, on Thursday, .lanusry tth tow, ai. tu ociock a. m., lieu ana where an persons liuvlnu claims aLMln-.t said eslste must appear and prove the same or be debarred from coming In on said fund. U. H. MEl.LR K, lU-iXMt. Auditor. ORPHANS' COURT SALE OF VALUABLE- Real Estate In pursuance ot an order Issued out of the Orphmis' Court of Columbia county, the under signed administrator of Pavld Acnenbacb. late of Orange township, deceased, will expose at public sale on the premises, two miles east ot OrungevlUe, on SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 1896, at 1 8) o'clock p. m., the following described r'al estate to-wlti AH that oertulu piece or. parcel ot land situate In Orange township, aforesaid, and described as follows : Adjoining lands of the estate of Jeremiah Hess, Daniel Montgomery and William Achenbach, oontaln. Ing 156 ACRES whereon are erected a two-story FRAME HOUSE, Si x SO, with 14 z 1ft kitchen. Large bank barn 4K x ill, with Straw shed overbite entire yard. Two wugou sheds, and a good orchard. Also AT TU K SAM M TISI NI PLA' i a trnct of land situate ne'r the bIiovh containing BitiiiT iCKKS whereon are erected tuto-wobt Vhamk iiot'SK. Hpleudld spring oi w itef and good orchard. Tkkms ok Kai.i. Ten per centum of onf fourlh of the purchase mouey nbsll ba paid at the striking down of the property, and the reroaluder on the 1st day of April 18W), when possession will be given. AI I'ERT C. ACHENBACH, Shtdih, Atty. Administrator.