VHfc. COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG. PA. mrfumbian. ESTABLISHED IflflB. flue (Columbia gcmomt, JtSTABi.lKllEn 1S:17. OONMOLinATKD 186(1. PUBLINHKD VEHt Till' KSDAY MOKNINU at riloomshiirif, tlio county goat of Columbia County, IVnnsj lvanla. OKO. K. KLWKLL EDITOR W I. EYEKLY, Looai, KntTOH. MKO. C. ltOAN, Foreman. Ti!i: Insldo the county, $1.00 a yenrln nd- vanoo; tl.M If not paid In advance Outside tbe ocunty, $1.23 a year, strictly in advance. All communications should be addressed to TUB COLUMBIAN. Bloomsburg, Pa. THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 1896. David B. Hill says he knows he is a crusty old bachelor, and his words will not have much weight, but all the same the Congressmen and Senators in Washington pay too much attention to social affairs to give public business the attention they should. He says no man can attend suppers night after night, sitting up until near daylight, ana then properly grasp the knotty problems of statesmanship when Congress assembles. He would like to see all the women sent out of Washington while Congress is in session. An exchange says the road law passed by the Pennsylvania Legisla ture at its last session is to ea into practical operation this year, and the result will be the most satisfactory tests of its wisdom. It places the opening and improvement ofhiehwavs in charge of the county commissioners of the respective counties, subject to the approval of the grand jury at the Court of Quarter Session. The Com missioners are to prepare plans and let the contracts to the lowest responsible bidder. After the improvement shall have been completed, the road will become a county thoroughfare and be maintained at Us expense. STAND BY THE PEESIEENT. Pennsylvania Catholics Endorse His Posi tion on the Venezuelan Question. Rev. Father F. C. Seuhert. rprfnr of St. Lawrence's German Catholic church, of Harrisburg, was re-elected spiritual director of the state council of the Catholic benevolent Winn at its annual meeting last week in the nail ot Harrisburg branch of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, in the Western Union building. Frank Nuher, of Erie, was chosen president ; A. J. Hare, Hazleton, vice president j John W. Speekman, Philadelphia, chancellor ; Joseph Loder, Columbia, orator ; Fred Lorez, Erie, secretary ; F. J. Burger, Philadelphia, treasurer ; H. L. Spiesman, Erie, marshal ; John P. Scheid, Lancaster, guard ; George Schmidt, Philadelphia, J. O. Healy, Susquehanna, and T. J. Huches, Easton, finance committee j George A. Kinder, McSherrvstown ; W. S. Loser, Lebanon ; William Dwyer, Oil City ; L. J. Wolf, Philadelphia ; J. A. Roehm, Lancaster, trustees ; representative to supreme council, John J. Coyle, Mahanoy City. The officers were installed by Vice Presi dent Heusler, of the supreme council. Erie was selected as the next meeting place of the state council. Resolutions were adopted endorsing President Cleveland's message on the Venezuelan question and praying for the early passage of the resolution by the senate committee on foreign rela tions endorsing the Monroe doctrine ; requesting Senators Cameron and Quay and the Pennsylvania delega tion in the house of representatives to work and vote for the passage of this resolution ; congratulating Gomez and his army of patriots on their great successes in attempting to establish an independent republic in Cuba and requesting the United States government to recognize the Cuban patriots as belligerents; ex. tending . sympathy to the Armenians and urging the state department to use every honorable means to prevent a continuance of the slaughter of these innocent people and to stead fastly maintain and protect the rights of American citizens abroad. A resolution was also adopted recommending the supreme council to change the rules of the legion so as to admit to membership miners, puddlers and persons employed about quarries. The J. P. Morgan bond syndicate of New York expects to secure the entire $100,000,000 four per cent, bonds which are to be sold by the treasury on February 5. Mr. Morgan will bid or the entire issue and ex pects to be awarded the entire $100, 000,000. It will take all or none. The reason lor Mr. Morgan's conn dence is that he will make an offer so advantageous that no other person can stand in his path. The to purchase the entire ioo.onnnnn principal and premium in gold, and in 1 addition furnish an amount in gold ; wui m uuc-uiiru 01 tne issue or $33,333. 33.1-33 in exchange for green backs. The gold reserve will not only be brought up to the recognized limit, but will have a large surplus for its protection. An Important Liquor Decision- JutiflB Hare Confirms tho Power of the Court to Add Stipulation to Licenses. Judije Hire of Philadelphia has down an im recently handed port ant decision. which, in effect power of the liminr lirpnsp-j n confirms the court in granting add to them stipulation's as to the conduct of the licensee's business, and on tailure of the licensee to carry out the stipulations, to revoke the license. The power of the court to impose stipulations in granting licenses and to revoke licenses when the stipula tions were not performed, has been a legal problem which has been before the courts time and again, but no decision was reached on this question and promulgated by the court except in the present case. It is expected the Judge Hare's finding will be carried to the Supreme Court for review. The case decided was that in regard to the license of Gustay Geistlauer for the northeast corner ot Lehigh avenue and Fillmore street. He had filed a stipulation that he would close his place at a certain hour of the night and not allow liquor to be taken from the premises. Secretary Gib boney, of the Law and Order Society, ascertained that Gerstlauer was not living up to his contract with the court, and he instituted proceedings to revoke the license. The case was heard some months ago before Judge Hare, and Gerstlauer's counsel raised the broad point that the court not having the authority to grant licenses with stipulations that the failure to carry out such stipulations could not be urged as a reason to revoke the license, Judge Hare in his opinion revoking the license, after reviewing the evi dence in the case, and dwelling upon the necessity to add stipulation in some cases, said : " In the case in hand had not Gerstlauer promised to refrain from selling beer in kettles the court would have been obliged to deny the work ing men of the neighborhood the ac commodation afforded by his saloon, or allow it to be used as a means cf rowing the seeds of intemperance in their homes, and supplying minors and persons of known intemperate habits, with drink. One thing is clear, Gerstlauer's conduct shows that he was unworthy of the confidence re posed in him by the court, and that his character is not such as to afford the? guarar'ee to the fidelity of the law which the statute contemplates. But for his promise the renewal would have been withheld and the breach of the condition invalidates the grant. If he is allowed to keep his license, notwithstanding his disrecard of the assurance by which it was obtained, me salutary restraints imposed by the courts in manv cases of a like Winri will be cast aside with no real good to anyone and an increase of the evils incident to an unbridled traffic in drink. The rule for the revocation of the license is made absolute." thila. 1'itnea. An intense excitement has been caused at Wilkes-barre over the fiml. ing of several skeletons in abandoned mines. Last Mondav it was rennrtprt that three had been found in the old workings of the Diamond mines Tho matter is being investigated. If the skeletons should be found they are probably those of foreigners who were murdered for their savings and their bodies hidden in the dark the min. The sensational story of the finding of the skeletons has caused no little excitement in the neighbor hood of the mine. For a lontr time past men have been missing after naving accumulated sums of money and it is now thought that an organ ized band of thugs are at the bottom of these mysterious disappearances and conceal their bloody work in the inner workings of abandoned mines. The following letters are advertised Jan. 28, 1896. Mr. J. J. Aylesworth, Miss Laura Barnes, Emma Crawford, Mr. F. H. Stratton, (a) Mrs. Susan S. Welliver. Will be sent to the dead letter office Feby. 11, 1896. James H. Mercer, P. M. . CaIao proved by the statements of lead- IC5 ing druggists everywhere, show that the people have an abiding confidence In Hood's Barsaparllla. Great OilfAQ Provel b the voluntary state M I wo ments of thousands of men and women show that Hood's Barsaparllla ac tually does possess DIWfr over tlls(-'a8e by purifying, en r J T C I rlchlng and Invigorating tho blood, upon which not only health but life Itself depends. The great SlIPPACe ' IIo0(1' Barsaparllla In UUtLCSS curing others warrants you In believing that a faithful use of Hood's Barsaparllla will cure you If you suffer from any troubles caused by impure blood. Inloodl's Sarsaparilla Is the One True Blood PurlHer. AH druggists, tl. Prepared only by C. I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass. ji. rin CB!,y to take, easy flood S Pills to operate, lis cents. JONAS LONG'S SMS' WEEKLY CHATS. Wilkes-Barre. Pa., January 29, 18)6. Have you taken an inventory ol your kitchen utensils yet ?. It not now is the time to do so, Fcrhapsyou need a few cups and saucers, probably somz extra p'atcs, or may be your tinware needs replenishing. No matter how much or how little you need we are prepared to fur nish it at prices that will be an ob ject to you. You can procure enough odds and ends from our housekeepers department to brighten up your kitchen or dining room, and the cost will be but a trifle. This week we will offer: uii.wriait.il din ner Sets of 112 pieces at less money than you have ever paid for a set of dishe Our price will l if ordered at onct yj. Best qualiu White Cups and Saucers, 6 Cups and 6 Saucers, per set 39c. Best qua'ity White Saiice Dishes, each 2c. Best quality White Bowls, quart size, 5c. Best quality White Vegetable Dishes, 10c. Best quality White Breakfast Tlatters, ioc. Best quality White Tic Plates, Best quality White Tea Plates, Best quality White Dinnei Plates, 5c. Best quality White Chambers, 22C. Best qualiryJWhitc Wash Bow! and Pitcher, set 49c. Pressed Tin Dippers, pint and quart sizes, 3c. Milk Pans, large size, 3c, 5c and 7c each. 10 quart Pressed Dish pans, ioc. Nickel Plated Tea Kettles, best make: No. 7, 89c. No. 8, 95c. No. 9, $1. We have just received a large invoice of China Matting-i, the lot was bought from the importers at nearly the cost of importation, which gives you a rare opportunity to purchase any grade matting you desire at very little cost. Wc would suggest that orders be sent promptly to secure the benefits ol these unusually low prices. Send us the measurement of your room and the quality you wish, and we will ship immediately in the order your communications arc receiveJ, Jointless Japanese Mattings the yard ioc. Heavy Chinese Mattings the yard I2tfc. Heavy Plain Mattings the yard 18c. Heavy Figured Mattings, the ,'yard 18c. : Heavy Jointless Fancy Matting !the yard 20c. . Cotton Warp Pliable Mattings the yard 25c. , Inserted Linen Warp Mattings the yard 30c. ' Beautiful designs in Yeddo Mat tings the yard 33 c. All colors in Nada Mattings the yard 42c. Our Carpet stock in the ncwes' spring patterns and designs i superior to any in thij section of the State. We offer the best nine wire Tapestry Carpet at 72 :. Jn grains at 19c Half Wool Ingrains at 35c. Velvet Carpets at C$c, and Lowell Body Brusse's at $1.18. You should make your carpet selections now while prices are low. Orders by miil n et ij prompt attention. Specid cW are detailed for this branch of on. business, Respectfully, 9 ,Cor. W. Market and Public Merchant SUITS FROM S18.00. Washington, the Capital City. This is the subject of an illustrated lecture to be given by Rev. Howard Wilbur Ennis, of Washington, D. C, in the Normal Auditorium Tuesday evening, Feb. 4. The illustrations will consist of about sixty views of the most interesting places in the city, which will be accompanied by an eloquent and instructive lecture des cribing the different scenes as present ed. Every man, woman and child should know about the capital of our nation, and you cannot afford to miss this chance. Admission 10 cents. Mr. Ennis is on the Normal Lec tnre Course for Feb. 3, on another subject, and, not having an engage ment for the following evening, has kindly consented to give this lecture to the people of Bloomsburg provid ing his expenses are paid, hence a small admission is charged. There is an atmosphere of romance about stories of the Emerald Isle, that is always pleasing, and especially so, is said to be the new Romantic Irish Drama, entitled "On Erin's Shore," by Michael J. Moroney. The plot is marked by strong original ity, yet the story is simple and sweetly told, with sufficient stirring incident to sustain the interest in the love, humor and rascality episodes through out, so that the final curtain invariably descends amid ' enthusiasm. The characters are happily selected to contrast well, one with the other, and they are ably portrayed by an unusu ally excellent company of artists of acknowledged reputation. Appropriate costumes are provided, and the special scenery is delightfully picturesque, and includes a moonlight view of an old "Ruined Castle," with a rustic bridge near by, and the moon shedding its silver sheen over a water fall; also an entrance to a "Smuggler's Cave," where the great sensation occurs. At the Opera House, Friday, January 31st. The co partnership under the firm name of H. V. White & Co., has been dissolved by mutual consent. H. V. White will take the mill, real estate, stock, books and accounts, as suming the payment of all debts and collecting all bills due the firm, and will continue the business of milling and dealing in grain, flour, feed, salt and coal at the old place, corner of Seventh and Iron Streets. W.'L. White will take the machin ery, implements and farmers' supplies and continue in the business with an increased and more corrDlete stock at the warerooms at the mill until April 1st when he will take the Forks Machinery Building at the head of Main Street, this Town. It has been already demonstrated that the Exchange Hotel has fallen into the proper hands. Mr. Snyder, the new proprietor, has already com menced improvements to this popular hostelry, and before he quits, the entire building will be gone over and entirely renovated. Mr. Snyder comes in our midst with a reputation as a good hotel man, and it is his intention to make this hotel one of the best in the state. "When the assessor handed around his notices of valuation the other day, many a man glanced curiously at the paragraph at the bottom saying, "You are enrolled for military duty." Of course, none of us expect to have to go, but we are all pleased (?) to think the government knows how big and strong we are, and will want us if 'worst comes to worst." Unlucky Days. A German statistician says that the most unlucky day of the week, so far as accidents to human beings are concerned, is not Friday but Monday; 16.74 per cent, of all accidents occur Monday; 15.77 percent. Tuesdays; 16.31 percent. Wednesdays; 15.73 per cent. Thursdays; 16.38 per cent. Friday, the same per cent. Saturdays, and 2.69 per cent. Sundays. Free information. Messrs. C. A. Snow & Co., of Washington, D. C, lawyers and agents for pi ocuring patents, will send free to any address pamphlets with infor mation about home and foreign pat ents, caveacs, copyrights, trade-marks, infringements, design patents, abstracts of decisions, etc.. as well as the cost ' of patenls in United States and : foreign countries. j rwrtimbi CORNER MAIN & MARKET Sts. I TROUSERS .BLOOMSBURG PA. I FROM S5.00. EXHIBIT WEEK. We will have THREE EXHIBITS this week, and every one is cordially invited to be present. Remember, these are lor every one. We want you all to come. Mrs. C. B. Jones will be here representing Crotty & Mitchell, manufacturers of the now famous STER LING DRESS STAYS. Come in and see the finest Stays that have ever been invented. Every dress maker Jiould not fail to come. Remember the dates WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. On Thurs day and Friday, January the 30th and 31st, Mr. F. P. Hoyd, representing Chase A. Sanborn, will give . an exhibit of their famous Seal BrandCoffees. If you are a lover of good coffee you can't afford to miss this. At the same time Holmes & Coutes will exhibit the celebrated Cream Milk Biscuit and Salt ed Banquet Crackers. Come in and have a cup of coffee and some crackers. We want you all to come. Remember the days and date WEDNESDAY, January 29. THURSDAY, January 30. FRIDAY, January 31. BLOOMSBURG, PA. IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF CARPET, MATTING, or OIL CJLOTII, YOU WILL FIND A NICE LINE AT W. H. 'BIOWEE'S 2nd Door above Court Ilonae. A large lot of Window Curtains in stock. In thirteen rounds Joe Choynski knocked out Jim HaU of Australia at Maspeth L. I. last week. Choy nski had the best of it all though. A large crowd witnessed the fight. An Army of Students. 633 earnest students are now in at tendance at Wood's College, Scranton. Mr. VVilliams, the owner and manager, has, at Rochester, N. Y., taught and lectured to 10,000 students, and written business College text books now used all over America, and in every business college within 100 miles of Scranton. The splendid faculty is retained and President Williams teaches day and evening. If you wish a thorough course in business or short hand, call and investigate or send for College Journal. It pays to go to the best. O. F. Williams. 1-30 4- R A I N 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 indispensille. 3 Then, why not get the best ? S Oet it from a butcher that un derstands his business depends on his good meat. Such a man is WOLVERTQR3, IRON STREET, BLOOMSBURG, PA. Hatter. t mi mi imm The busy wason U over and you -will probably never Uave a better opportu nity. H only requires Inn four to elfc'ht weekly visits to my oltlce to effect a cure, and you can work rlfht alonir. Abner Welsh, Kup't. of tbe Jackson Woodln Car Works, Berwick, a., attr sufforl rig: for jears was cured In eight vIhiU) and has discarded his truss. Write for testimonials o( hutdreds ot other similar cures. DR. A. P. O'MALLEY, HIH'TUHK Bl'ECIALIST, 80 B. Wubugtca St. TILIIB-BAUSI, We claim to handle the finest line of Writing Paper in town. When you want the necessary materials to write letters, call on us. We can supply you. Our lead er ii a box containing 48 sheen. paper and 4S envel orits for 25c. Our general line ot books, stationery, etc., etc., i.s complete at very low prices. We also do picture Iraming. WILLIAM II. SLATE, E3TEL SLSGh
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