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OKO. K. KLWKLL EDITOR
W I. EYEKLY, Looai, KntTOH.
MKO. C. ltOAN, Foreman.
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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.
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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