4 ESTABLISHED lsr,0. U-ac GTohmMa gcmofrat, ESTABLISHED 18-17. CONSOLIDATED IHfiH. rUBt.ISIIF.I) S"EUY Tlll'HSDAt MOKNINU tt rtloomshurg. tho County seat, of Columbia County, 1'enns.vlvanU. oo. E. EI. WELL Editor. W L EVKitLY, Local Editor. iKO. ('. HOAN, FOREMAN. Tc: Inxldc the couuty, ll.CO a year In ad tanoo; 11.50 It not paid In advance outside the ccunty, $1.25 a year, strictly In advance. A 11 communications should be addressed to TUB COLUMBIAN, Blootnsburg, Pa. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, lSy6. LIVE QUESTIOBS. Professor Crunden's contribution, entitled "Seek the Truth," to whic'i we give place in this issue on page 2, is the initial number of an extended series of articles which will appear in this journal from time to time. The general character of the entire series is fairly indicated by the above head ing "Live Questions'' by which 's meant questions that are neither de funct nor stale questions each ore of which is a living issue, an issue which now divides and which in the near future may absolutely convulse the American people. Live questions are those which are now unsettled, but which demand settlement at an early day, and in the proper settle ment of which all men, of whatever jiarty or section, are vitally concerned. Both the pro and tie con of such questions will be laid before our read ers, each one of whom, it is confident ly expected, will thereby become better prepared to judge for himself in the matter. These several publi cations will be carried forward in a spirit of absolute fairness and impar tiality. No effort will be made to give undue prominence to any pro posed reform. On the contrary, no reasonable effort will be spared to lay before our readers the very best that can be said in favor of any proposed reform. To that end arrangements have already been perfected with many oi tne ablest writers of the present day, both in Canada and in the United States, to contribute to this series. If it is true, as we are told, that every man can be eloquent auoui matters wnicn he perfectly understands, it may be fairly assumed m?i tne reiorm leaders of the country can write both entertaininulv and in. structively, each on his own chosen topic. In his special line of investi gation eacn contributor to "Live Questions" is a power in the land; hence their joint efforts cannot fail to interest tne general mass of our read ers. It will be observed that, in substance at least, Professor Crunden makes the broad and tion that "change" is the natural law of society. He thus boldly casts the whole burden of nroof unon ihnsp who claim under the existing order of inings. At the outset this impresses us as being quite an innovation imnn the established time honored order of discussion, and if he is wrong he should be squarely antagonized and his fal- 1 ! i iacies exposed. One of the verv best thin tn v. said of a live question is that it has at least two sides, and we cannot expect to arrive at the truth without giving a candid hearing to both. That is pre cisely what we believe in. T.pi have a frank, open, candid discussion r i . oi every nve question that is touched at all. To that end this journal shall be a veritable "tribune of the people" and the whole people. Work of the Fifty fourth Congress. The pending session of Congress promises to be most important and far reaching in its consequences to the American people and to the com mercial world. The inglorious defeat of the income tax, the steady increase of the treasury deficit, tend to produce afeelirq; of uneasiness and distrust in the public mind. The whole matter of rep.esentat'on, and that also of Uxat.on, is quite likely to come up for re-examination and is likely to be reviewed from the standpoint of first principles in civil government. Already the air is filled with rumors of proposed amendments of the con stitution, and in some quarters it is cited as being a significant Let that members of the dominant parties which have been fighting each other for generations, concur in urging the necessity for such amendments. If any changes are to be made, the friends of what is often called "natural" taxa tion may be counted on to push their theories to the front. And the same nitty be said as to the advocates of fr.-aale suffrage, free silver and pro portional representation respectively. It seems highly probable that the vex atious "tariff discussion" maybe given a rojch needed rest, but what with annexation, currency reform, female suffrage, the Monroe doctrine, taxa tion, representation and the incidental wangling, each member of the present congress will have ample opportunity to' earn all the salary lawfully his due Whether or not he will make a right' eous use of such golden opportunity remains to be demonstrated. 'We shall see what we shall see." nAimisox out. HE WRITES A LETTER DECLINING TO BE A CANDIDATE. Two Komlnntlnna Enough, lie Ray., and the Votrri Now F.nt Itled to a New Nnmn. He linn No Desire Whatever for Another I Term. Indianapolis, In!., Feb. 4. Benja min Harrison will not allow hia name I to ro before the St. Louis Convention, lie bail a long talk with a fow of hia political frttmds yesterday afternoon, after which he went home nnd wrote a letter to the Chairman of the Republi can State Committee, saying: "I have concluded that some atate- ' tnent from me as to my wishes and purposes should now be made to my In diana friends. I "To every one who has proposed to promote my nomination I have said "no; there never has been an hour since I left the White House that I have felt a wish to return to it. "My Indiana friends have been de voted and faithful, and I am their grate ful debtor. The Republican party has twice in National Convention given me indorsement, and that is enough. I think the voters of our party are now entitled to have a new name. "For the sentiment, great or small, that has been manifested for my nomi nation I am grateful, and of that wider respect and kindness breaking party lines which have been shown me in bo many ways, I am profoundly apprecia tive. "I cannot consent that my name be presented or used in the St. Louis Con vention, and must kindly ask my friends to accept this as a sincere and final ex pression upon the subject. "Bkmjamln Hakrisok. "Indianapolis, Feb. 8, 1896." SALISBURY'S SURPRISE. lilt Remarkable Rpeecli On Important Po I lltlcal AtTalr. ! London, Fkb. 2. Lord Salisbury's remarkable speech at a banquet Friday night continues the talk of London. Seldom has a Premier spoken so freely, or, it is thought, so compromising! y. The Transvaal, Venezuela and Ar menia were touched upon in succession. His declaration that he believed in the Monroe doctrine as Monroe stated it was lustily cheered by his audience. J With reference to Armenia the Pre mier was apologetic, finding much fault with the Church people for their con stant urging of drastic action toward the Turk. He declared that interfer ence with the Sultan's administration was fraught With greater peril than any possible atrocities in Anatolia. It is this reference to Armenia which is chiefly condemned, the Daily News saying: "What Lord Salisbury says is not true, and will come as a last mes sage of death, misery and despair to those Armenians who have not yet suf fered death by torture for worshiping Christ. Unless we are much mistaken, it will be read with inexpressible shame and disgust by thousands of decent men and women in England." A STORY OF THE A. P. A. A. Claim that the Order Has 3,000,000 Voter. It Demand. New York, Feb. 1. The Herald pub lishes a remarkable story of a secret meeting at Rochester, N. Y., of one thousand delegates representing the American Protective Association. It was asserted, on the authority of leaders of the organization, that it had 813.000 votes in the State of New York, and 8,300.01)0 in the country at large, that it was the most rjo-rerful noliticul or ganization ever fomied and the most potent present faotor in American politics. The association w'll demand, as the consideration for i snimort. the rf. firmance of the prinoiple of total sepa ration or uuurcn ana State, restriction of immigration, reform of laws on citi zenship and suffrage and reaffirm of faith in the public school as the basis r n Deny, i bey assert that they hold absolutely the balance of oower. nn1 that it is in their power to elect or de- ieat any Y residential nominee. Til J follow in? letters are .iflvpriiserl February 4, 1S06. Marianna l'.ast I a . uurn, wis. Nra till!, Mrs. Jane Hurst, Mr. A W. Kline. S. IT. 1. son, Samuel V. Miller, Rose Moss, ftirs. 1 . Morgan, Mrs. Mary Norbury, Miss Alice; Montague, Mrs. Maria Sonime.s, M. M. Snider, Mrs. Mary A. Welliver. Will be Kent t. th dead le'ter office February 18, 1896. JAMES 11. .MERCER, P. M. Sciroffulla Makes life misery to thousands of people. It manifests itself in many different ways, like roitre. swellings. running sores, boils, salt rheum and pimples and other eruptions. Scarce ly a man is wholly free (mm u u some form. It clings tenaciously until the last vestige of scrofulous poison is eradkated by Hood's Sarsaparilla, the One True Blood Purifier. Thousands of voluntary testimonials tell of suffering from scrofula, often inherited and most tenacious, positive ly, perfectly and permanently cured by Kloodr Sarsaparilla Prepared only by C. I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass. e mire to get hood's and only Hood's. HssH' Dill? Brete best after-dinner nOOq S PUIS pills, aid digestion, idM. Leaser, wiih iudizment anri evmn. tioi clause, for sale at this n(Tir ir, sm U or large quantities. THE COLUMBIAN. JONAS L0NSJ3 SOB' WEEKLY CH3TS. Wilkes-Barue. P.. February 5, lS)6. HE claim for ex cellence of on: Silk and Dress Goods Depart ment!! is con firmed by the great amount o. business done. Indeed the yarrjagt lo'd during the season impresses js with the idea that these depart :nenti have found representation n the homes of almost the entire population within a radius of fifty niles. Merit in selling mcrchan Jise, like merit in school, has in reward, and a critical public has acstowed the medal of distinction upon us by increasing our sales so that to-day we arc without ques tion the leading Silks and Dres Goods house of the anthracite re gion. So much for honor. It's pleasant to do business to the satisfaction of our patrons. You will b; interested this week to learn that our Silks for the pring trade have been selected and are now being received as rapidly as the mills can dclivci them. Among thj novelties especially attractive arc rich Dresdens, Persian Stripes and a!! over creation Taffeta Grounds with small Jacquard figures a-nl stripes in pleasing color combin ation designs, also a number ol pretty plaids that must meet the requirements of tasteful dressers Light figured Silk is the propct thing for evening dresse3, ana dur ing the summer will be the proper fabric for smart toilettes. Among the Dress Goods Broad cloths seem to be highly favored as being the daintiest material for the display of black jets and galoon trimmings. The Mohair fabrics in eveiy ;onceiveable color from black to iridescent will be extensively worn by the nattiest dressers. The first of the Silks to arrive i an endless variety of Wash Silks for waists, including Kai Kai Silks and stripes and checks, which we offer at the yard 23c. All Wool Cheviot Dress Goods, Mohair Novelties, Plain Mohair and Mohair B'oche will be offered at the yard 25 c, Fancy Plaids, Mohair Novel ties, Wool and Silk Mixtures, and 54 inch Ladies' Cloth in all co'orr, the yarJ 39c. Our leader this week consists of a choice variety of new spring novelties, principally checks and small Mohair effects on woo' grounds, and a number of the prettiest Plaids, that we will offer at the yard 49c. All wool English Serg h black, extra fine twill, 7 yards for a dress pattern, at the yard 33:. Fine Persian Cut Jet Drssr- Trimmings in all the irid,s:cm shades at the yard 19c, 23c and 49C Russian and Point Lace Collar in all the new shapes, sailor.-,, square and points, at 49c, 98c, $1.25 and h easy advances u i to $5- Jet Fronts and Collars, rCr, $1.25, $1.39. ' ' Mail orders are carefully filled by competent clerks. You re ceive the same benefits in tradiiv, by mail as if here in person. Please mention this paper when you order. Respectfully, iCcr. W, Market and Public Square, BLOOMSBURG. PA. Merchant B FROM S18.00.I . CANDIDATES' CARDS. FOR COVNTV COMMISSIONER, WILLIAM H. FISHER, of Main Township. TRADE AND BUSINESS. ' Mcrchnnti 1'lnd the Pltimtlon at 1'rrnenl l'ntatlru-tiVy. New 'York, Feb. 2. Wall ntreet was the first to feel the effect of the Vene zuelan message, but the depresMinn ha1 now reached the mercantile trades, and while merchants are talking hopefully of a good spring trade, there is no doubt that for the present business is unsatis factory. Bradstreet's, in tho weekly review of trade, says: "The features of the week are continue retarded demand for mer chandise and checked indnstriul opera tions. Least satisfactory is the waiting attitude of some of the more important, industries." The decline In blink clearings is 5 1 2 per cent, over the similar week of lfM, although they are 16 per cent, larger than in 1804. COL. COIT ACQUITTED. Ttio Mllitorv fniimianilu. U'hit ri...1 on Mob fioei Free. I Cincinnati, Feb. 8. Col. A. B. Coit, the commander of the milita who was indicted for the kil'.ing of tho men shot by tho militia when the attack was mado upon the Washington Court House jail, has been acquitted. Tho mob was trying to lynch a negro who had assaulted a white woman, and in tense feeling was created by the shoot ing. COAL GOES UP. The Coal Managers Form a Big Fool to Restrict the Output. New York, Feb. 1. The coal man agers met in New York on Thursday and formed the most important coal pool of many yean. The eleven com panies that practically control the en tire production of anthracite coal agreed to a division of output aid made what is believed to be a firm combina tion. Yesterday prices were put up 23 to 85 cents a ton. A SAVAGE PROGRAMME. The Now Captain Ganaral of Cuba to Try the Heverent Measures. Havana, Cuba, Feb. 1. After the ar rival of General Weyler in Cuba the rebels will be given eight days to lay down their arms and surrender. If they do not do this General Weyler will in augurate a campaign of blood and fire. Where the lllg ConTentlons Will be Held. New York, Feb. 8. It has been de cided to hold the National Democratic Convention in the Coliseum in Chicago. The Republican Convention will be held in the Exposition Building, in Bt. Louis, Mo. A New Warship Launched. Newport News, Jan. 81. The United States gunboat Helena, sister ship to the Wilmington, and the Plant Line steamer La Grande Duchesse, were launched here yesterday. The House Against Free Silver. Washinoton, Feb. 4. The House Ways and Means Committee to day by a vote of 11 to 8 refused to concur in the Senate Free Silver substitute for the House Bond bill. Silver Men's Latest Coup. Washington, Feb. 5. The silver men on the Senate Finance Committee sprung a sensation on the Senate yesterday by forcing through that committee a report substituting a free coinage bill for the House Tariff bill. NEWS OF THE WORLD. Two of the Louisiana delegates at large to the National Republican Con vention are for Reed and two for Mc Kin ley. Dwight L. Moody, the Evangelist, preached the funeral sermon of his mother at East Northfield, Mass., lost Wednesday. The Indiana Supreme Court, declares the Republican apportionment act of 1895, and .he Democtatoc act of 198 on constitutional. HOOD'S PILLS cure Liver Ills, Biliousness, Indigestion, Headache. A pleasant laxative. All Druggists. An Army of Students, 633 earr.est students are now in at tendance at Wood's College, Scranton. Mr. Williams, the owner and manager, has, at Rochester, N. Y., taught and lectured to 10,000 btudents, 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 fhort hand, call and investigate or send for College Journal. It pays to go to the best. O. F. Williams. 130 4t- The COLUMBIAN, 1.00 a year. UJttJNttIdillU& MARKET .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 should not fail to come. Remember the dates WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. On Thurs day and Friday, January the 30th and 31st, Mr. F. V. 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 afiord 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. m. BM0WE1S 2nd Door above Court House. A large lot of Window Curtains in stock. LICENSE APPMCA'i inv Notice Is hfreby given that the following nnmpil IWnutn it..a HI. ..I ....... ...... . Court of Quarter KeiuiloDs or Columbia Co. lila nuiium m. mine, residence Benton borough, wuuuuu iu mo ui'itii uy veuire aireei, eaal uy IMnfl Of Knmil.tl k' ri.ilrlid. m ....... K .n . i. . street, and west by laud of Klwood Knouse, m.iu ai'Muuuiiuu ueiug uuuiiQuea on January Clerk' omee, "I O. M. OUICK. Hloomaburg, I'a. i- cleric Court of January Si, iwxi. Quarter Heasloni, R Al N in its season is a highly valuable element. We don't want it all the time, but there is one thing wc do want. It is IV! EAT. Last article is indispensible. Then, why not get the best? Get it from a butcher that un derstands his business depends on his good meat. Such a man is V;OLVERTON, IRON STREET, BLOOMSBURG, PA. Wl TEAT RUPTURE The busy season Is over and you will r- bly Bever have a better onporiu. iiliy. It only requires from four to el- it weekly vIbIIb io my nntee toelTect u , snil you can work rlflit along. Vbner Welsh, Kup't. of the Jackson b V ..odln Car Works, Iierwlck, la., after suffering for jears was cured in eli-ht vlsii and has discarded his truss. Write for testimonials of hundred of other sliiillur cures. DR. A. P. O'M ALLEY. ... 'Ul"rr,tK W'ECIAMST, 80 8. Wutmtos 81. WILIie-BABSl. Hatter. StS. I TROII.QFDC I It may be a' little earlv tn dn your spring paperinc hut not too early to look large stock now ready for your inspection. In spite of the fact that the manufacturers charge us from io to 20 per cent, more vhan last year, we will sell at last year's low prices, and in some cases even lower. Window curtains of all kinds. Room and picture moulding always in stock. WILLIAM H. SLATE, Tto LaadingConsarnlorr of America C ---., niuoi va g a. iourjee. Send for Profixctat giving full information. TxurW.Htu, Cuaral Muuftr.
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