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TIILRbDAY, FKBKL'AKV ao, 1S96.
BONDS AND GOLD.
THE BONDS ARE THREE-FOURTHS
PAID FOR.
The Treasury Has Almost On Hundred
Million la Gold. A Bidder Defaults on
4,000,000 Bonds and the Morgan Syn
dicate Wants Them.
Washington, Feb. 18. The payments
for the bonds are about three-fourths
made and the gold balance in the Treas
ury la close to the hundred milliou
mark.
The J. Pierpont Morgan syndicate ha
paid for the $33,000,000 allotted to it,
and is anxious for more. It also ex
pacts to get more, as it asked for the ?4,
600,000 which William Graves did not
pay for, and for any ether bonds where
the bidders defaulted.
Mr. Graves expected to make a hand
Rome sum on his 4,500,000, and was of
fered a price which gave him a good
profit, but the Qovernment refused to
give the bonds to any one except the
original bidder and this stopped the
deal.
The Treasury officials have not defi
nitely decided what to do about the
bonds where there is a default ; but it is
believed that the Morgan syndicate will
get them.
DIED OF "MOONBLINK."
The Strange Disease Contracted by Sleep
ing la the Moonlight.
New York, Feb. 16. The El Capi
tan, whioh has arrived here 187 days
ut from Hiogo, Japan, has lost a man
from "moonblink," and another man
may lose his sight, as his eyelids seem
to be growing together.
The "moonblink," which Webster's
Dictionary says is caused by sleeping in
the moonlight, struck the crewfwhen El
Capitaa was forty four days out from
Hiogo. The men slept on the deck at
night. After nine moonlight nights
their eyes began to fail. At last from
dusk till dawn they were blind. They
eould not even see the stars.
The day restored their sight, but in
the night they were useless. Their eyes
were so inflamed that they had to be
bathed continually. They became ul
cerated and growths formed on the
Kda.
MRS- LEASE'S FIRST SERMON.
She Omits Sensationalism and Preached
of Love.
Wichita, Feb. 16. Mrs. Mary E.
Lease, the Kansas politician, who de
cided recently, upon her recovery from
a serious illness, to abaudon the lecture
field for the pulpit of the Campbellite
Church, delivered her first sermon to
night. Contrary to expectations, she
kept entirely clear of sensationalism and
spoke with great force and eloquence
upon "Love, the Keystone of the
Arch."
Thousands were unable to gain ad
mittance and the church was crowded
to its utmost capacity.
"It is somewhat strange," she said,
"that we have not discovered it sooner,
but the whole structure of Christianity
is based upon love. The wondrous warp
and woof of the life and the teachings
of Christ is shot through with that vivid
golden strand,
"More and more is it dawning upon
the hearts of men that Christianity is
not the passive acceptance of theologi
cal dogma but the living of a life."
' TO KILL ALL THE SEALS.
A Senate Committee's Method of Kndlng
the Trouble.
Washington, Feb. 16. The Senate
Committee on Foreign relations yester
day considered a bill before it providing
for the total destruction of the fur seal
herds as the only means of preventing
pelagic sealing and stopping the brutal
slaughter now being carried on by Can
adian sealers. Final action was not
taken, but the discussion disclosed the
fact that the committee was in favor of
the bill, and would so report to the
Senate.
AFFAIRS IN CUBA.
Sueoosa of the Insurgents. Weyler's
Proclamations.
Madbid, Feb. 18. A despatch from
Havana to the Iinparcio, says that the
rebels have cut off all communication
between Havana and Matanzas. They
have also captured Managua near Hav
ana; and it is reported that Gomes and
Maceo effected a meeting Feb. 16.
Captain General Weyler has isjued
proclamations threatening with death
or life imprisoument all who in any
way aid the insurrection.
TOFIQHT FRIDAY.
ritxtlmmeDS and Maher Agree to Flgh
February 1.
El Paso, Texas, Feb. 17. After half
an hour's wrangling it was finally
agreed at the meeting in Dan Stuart's
oilioo this morning that Fitzsimmons
and Maher shall fight on Friday. To
insure a battle Buck Connelly placed
$1,000 in the hands of Tom O'Kourke
to be given to Fitzsimmons should
Mahex not fight, and put up another
$1,0J0 to be given to Stuart should
Miihex not be ready to fight Fitzsimmons,.
WAB NANSEN AT THE POUt
A Confirmatory Repert from British
Consul In Siberia.
London, Feb. 16. A dispatch from
the British Consul at Archangel has
just been received at the Foreign Office,
in which the report that Dr. Nansen,
the Arctic explorer, has discovered the
North Pole and is now on his retnrn
from his successful voyage, is con
firmed. A similar despatch was received by
the St. James Gazette from its 8t. Pet
ersburg correspondent. Scientists, ex
plorers and geographers have discredit
ed the story, and pointed out that it
was the wrong season of the year to ex
pect any news from the Fram Arctio
Expedition and that if Nansen was re
turning to the Asiatic or European
eoast it was a proof that the theories on
which he based his plans were wrong,
SOLDIERS FOR THE TRANSVAAL,
A Beport That 90,000 British Soldiers
will be Bent There.
London, Feb. 17. The representative
of the United Press learns from an
official source that the War Office, act
ing under orders from the government
has made every preparation to send an
army corps of twenty thousand men to
South Africa. Despite the silence of the
English papers, and in face of possible
denials, the absolute accuracy of this
statement oan be relied upon.
MAY BE FIFTY LOST.
Terrible Explosion In a Colorado Coal
Mine.
Newcastle, Feb. 19. With a report
that shook Elk Mountain to its base, the
Vulcan coal mine was wrecked by a
fearful explosion yesterday morning
and fifty lives, it is supposed, were lost.
It is known that 60 men were in the
mine, and it is thought impossible that
one can be alive.
A FATAL FIRE.
Girls Lose Their Lives In a Troy Con
flagration. Troy, Feb. 18. Last evening a fire
started in the Burdett Building, where
800 girls are employed and in a short
time there was a trrible panic
Three girls jumped from a fifth story
window.and were killed; and it is feared
that some were burned to death. About
80 were injured, but it is thought that
all will recover.
Ka-Queen 1.11 Pardoned.
Honolulu. Feb. 8, via San Franoiaco,
Feb. 16. Mrs. Liliuokalani Dominia,
former Queen of Hawaii, yesterday re
ceived pardon for her participation in
the uprising of January, 1895.
It is provided, however, that she
most not leave the island of Oahu with
out permission of the government.
By Balloon to the Pole.
London, Feb. 17. Advices received
here from Stockholm say that the For
eign Ministry has reoeived promises
from the Governments of Great Britain
and Russia to give all the assistance
possible to Prof. Andree's projected bal
loon expedition to the North Pole.
Dillon, the Irish Leader.
London, Feb. 13. John Dillon was
to day elected leader of the Irish party.
NEWS IN BRIEF.
Miss Clara Burton and her assistants
have arrived in Constantinople.
Gen. Gomez has notified Gen. Wey
ler that, it Cubans in the cities are shot,
he will retaliate by shooting Spaniards
in the interior of the Island.
.VsT;KrftVM
Sarsaparllla as a blood purifier and build
ing up medicine leads everything ever
produced. It is positively the best. Others
may make the same claim. But there's
this difference: We prove it. Not by an
tiquity, but by Merit. Not by what
but by
Hood's
rn r ilia
unequalled in -medical history.
It positively, perfectly and permanently
cures when all other medicines fall.
That the keen discrimination of
the people recognizes its merit and
the cures by Hood's
shown by
Barsaparilla, is
tho fact
that they
and
elusion of
buy Hood's
the ex-
all others.
Hood's Barsaparilla has a larger sale than
all other blood purifiers. It wins con
fidence everywhere because tho state
ments in its advertising and testimonials
are verified by all who take it. No other
medicine has ever received such praise, or
eo many voluntary testimonials of won
derful cures. No other medicine possesses
n
pan
the peculiar combination, proportion and
process used in preparing Hood's Barsapa
rilla, and which give it merit peculiar to
itself. This is the secret of its wonderful
power, of its wonderful sales, of its won
derful hold upon the confidence of the
people. This is why it cures Scrofula,
Bait Rheum, Catarrh, Rheumatism, all
Humors, Kidney and Liver troubles, Dys
pepsia, That Tired Feeling, builds up the
nerves, creates an appetiteand strengthens
the whole system. Its merit, Its sales, its
uire
Make Hood's Sarsnparfila the One True
Blood Purifier. Bold by all druggists, fl.
Prepared only liy C. I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Hnrwl'c PSIlc "ie ,""lt ''""lly i-atlmrtlo
I1UUU 3 I 1119 and liver tlmuUnt. Kay
to take, easy to operate. AU druggists. cents.
Hoocfe
We say, -annaw
what fjf
Sarsa- (SF&S PJ3
does,
a rcc-
Curet
THE COLUMBIAN,
JONAS LONG'S SONS'
WEEKLY CHATS.
YVilkes-Earrr. Pa.,
February 19, 1896.
The sewing sea'
son is here atul
every woman
must needs turn
her attention to
the subject ol
white goods and
embroidcriei. We
have done our
fhare in procur
ing for you everything in these line3
that taste and good judgment could
suggest. It is remarkable how
much embroidery beauty can be
had for a few cent3 a yard. Every
mother who is making children's
dresses or underwear should con
sult our mammoth stock before
going further.
Those beautiful tan Linens that
are to be the proper idea for cool
and crisp summer dresses are here
in abundance. You should write
for a sample now.
Fure Grass Lineps are 39c the
yard.
Irish Homespun Linens arc 20c.
Tan colored Batiste and Lawns
are 15c.
Striped Gras3 Linens are 20c.
The correct trimmings for the
above beautiful fabrics are edg
ings, insertions and bands with all
aver embroidery. It is difficult to
think of a more chic costume.
Black Lawns, Batistes and Or
gandies range in price 12c, 20c,
25c, 35c and 50c.
Light blue, pink, lavender, nilc
green, yellow and white are the
prevalent colors in Organdies that
may be had for 25c, 50c and 75c
the yard.
Silk Mulls, nile, pink, light blue
lavender, corn, black, white and
cream at 75c the yard.
Plain and figured Piques at 25c
and 38c.
Checked and striped Dimities
at 16c, 25c, 30c, 35c.
India Linens and Victoria Lawns
at 9c, ioc, 12 yc and in easy rises
up to 35c.
Checked and striped Nainsooks
begin at Sc and run to 25c.
A full line of Jones' Lonsda'es'
Berkley and Boltcn Cambrics,
Berkley Imperial Long Cloth, and
a choice selection of soft finish
French and English Nainsooks.
Tucked and hemstitched Lawns
at 19c, 25c, 35c and 50c.
Edgings, narrow, from 2c to ioc
per yard.
Edgings, medium widths, 10c
1025c.
Edgings, wide, from 25c to $1.
Fine line of baby sets of Em
broidery with different width
edges and insertion to match,
ranging in price upwards from 5 c.
We would call
your attention to
ourhandsome and
complete line ol
Baby Carriages
in every possible
design and finish
that are now on
exhibition for the
first time. These coaches have
been selected with much care, an
eye to beauty and comfort and
every improvement will be
found embodied in their construc
tion to make them light and easy
running. Prices range from $4.98
to $35-
All communications addressed
to our mail order department
receive the most careful attention.
Respectfully,
dJm
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BLOOMSBURG. PA.
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SUITS
FROM S18.00.jj
CANDIDATES' CARDS.
IOR COUNTV COMMISSIONER,
WILLIAM H. FISHER,
of Main Township.
QUAY AND THE PRESIDENCY.
Be Is In the Bands of His Friends. What
Hastings Says.
Hamuibcro, Feb. 17. The Presiden
tial boom ol. Senator Quay is fairly
lannohed. lie has declared that he is
in the hands of his friends; Senator
Cameron and Governor Hastings hare
asserted their readiness to support him,
and State Treasurer Haywood has said
that all Pennsylvania Republicans want
him nominated. Oen Hastings says:
"I am for Quay if he is a candidate.
Some time ago, aid since the State Con
vention of last August, Senator Quay
told me that if I desired the rote of the
delegation for President in the next
National Convention he would be for
me; this I declined. I knew there was
no show for my nomination and was
not hunting for compliments. Senator
Quay's candidaoy would have a two
fold effect in this State. It would reun
ite the party on broad and lasting foun
dations which every true Republican
would admire, and it would help to dis
pel the idea throughout the country
that because Pennsylvania is a strong
Republican protection State and always
safe to the party, she should never have
a Presidential candidate. I will be for
Quay if he is willing to be a candi
date." -
ANOTHER EXPEDITION FOR CUBA.
Men, Arms snd Ammunition Ge on the
Knglewood.
Philadelphia, Feb. 16. It was re
ported here yesterday that on Monday
last an expedition left for Cuba, carry
ing on board about 100 of the survivor
of the Hawkins expedition.
This expedition was made np of Cu
bans from this city, New York and
Boston. The leaders have been busy
ever since the Hawkins disaster arrang
ing the details, and last week a requi
sition was made for 100 men to go in the
vessel. Word was sent to the seven
juntas in the United States, and it is
said that not a single man called for
declined to go. From this city seven
men went, including one Francisco Al
varea, who was on both the ill-fated
Wilmington Del., and Nassau expedi
tions. Five of those on board have
made three previous attempts to reach
the island, among the number being
Sanchez Valdes, a distinguished engi
neer. GENTRY'S TRIAL POSTPONED.
Mora Time for the Alleged Murderer of
Madge Vurke.
Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 17. James
B. Gentry, accused of killing Madge
Yorke, of New York, a soubrette, se
cured another postponement of his trial
to-day until March. j
Miss Yorke was killed in her room in
Zeiss' Hotel, opposite the Walnut Street
Theatre, a year ago. James li. Oentry,
who was an actor, was in love with her,
and was arrested several days later.
He has since been in prison.
The District Attorney consented to
the postponement with the express un
derstanding that the case be called next
month and tiied to a conclusion, ne
excuses being accepted.
INDORSED EX-GOVERNOR PATTISON.
Demooratlo State Committee Keooiu
meuds Ulm for the 1'resldeuoy.
Hajuusbukgi, Feb. V4. The Demo
cratic State Committee this afternoon
fixed Wednesday, April 29, us the time,
and Allentown as the place for the
holding of the State Convention.
A resolution was unanimously adopt
ed recommending that the Democracy
of Pennsylvania present to the Demo
cratic National Convention the name of
ex Governor Robert . Pattison, as
that of a strong and available candidate
for the Presidency.
Bnatlngden County's Nlsared.
Alexandria, Pa., Feb. .17. John P.
Sweope, the noted trapper of Hunting
don County, has a record for the year
1885 that has never been equaled in
this State. His bounty receipts for
scalps paid him by the County Treas
urer for the year amounted U 007.50.
The entire amount paid out in Hun
tingdon County during the year as
bounties on scalps was just 91,137, Mr.
Mr. Swoope receiving more than half
of the entire sum.
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Miners Oyganliiog.
Hazlkton, Feb.' 16. The depressed
condition of the coal trade and the poor
prospects for improvement is agitating
the mine owners ef this region. With
a view to prevent further redaction of
wages and to having mine laws en
forced more rigidly, the miners are
now erganixing. During the past week
meetings have been held in all of the
towns surrq.undlpg,Hazleto" .
Drug envelopes, Nos. i, 3 and x
manilhi, white or colored, roin envel-
oiH'F, and B.iipninc tags, with or with
out stings, always in stock at this
otiice. tf.
MeMian
The COL UMBIAN, $1.00 a year
R T0WNSBND
CORNER MAIN L MARKET
Sts.
BLOOMSBURG PA.
Our Second Anniversary.
Old Time's great pointer has pushed around another year
and the bells strike tvo for us. A good old lady once sacelv
remarked that she had always noticed that if she could only
'get through January, that she usually managed to live through
the remainder of the year. We too. Not only did we live,
but we tried to make it easier for the people to live and we
hope we have done so.
THE STYLISH SPRING
DRESS FA URIC
is mohair. Mohair plain, mohair dot
ted, mohair figured, and the stock was
bought before the market went sky
ward. These lots will not be duplica
ted at the present prices. Why not
inspect these dress beauties when in
the store ? It will pay you.
BLACK DRESS GOODS.
Black is always in style, always
looks well and always wears well, pro
vided you buy it here. We sell noth
ing but the best and we have some
exceptional bargains to offer you now
in this line. Serge, extra heavy, 46
in. wide, all wool, 56c. the yard. The
usual 75c. kind. Serge, all wool, fast
color, 50 in. wide, 50c. the yard. Ex
ceptional value. Ask to see these
goods when here.
ALL THE STYLISH FA It
RlCSARE 1 0 BE HAD HERE
and in many instances there is less to
pay than you would imagine. Glossy
mohairs, brilliant plaids, some patterns
exclusively to be had here. Rough
effects and novelties. The latter at
42c. the yd. We call special atten
tion to the latter.
VEL VETS.
We were always noted for the value
we offered the public in velvets. This
spring we can safely say we have never
offered the public better value in vel
vets. They are now open for inspec
tion. AU we ask is an inspection and
we will abide by your dicision. 75c,
$1.00, $1.40 and $1.60 are our prices,
BLOOMSBURG, PA.
IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF
CAKPET, , MATTI1YO,
or OIL CJLOTH,
YOU WILL FIND A NICE LINE AT
W.- m. BKOWEK
2nd Door above Court House.
A large lot of Window Curtains in stock.
Era
There's no Question nbnut the eomnlofenoss
nnd uoriuanmicy of the cure of Hupture wliloh
Dr. A. 1'. O'.Mullcy In j)i'rformlui- Kvldunees
are numerous. J. K. Hrlirits, 88 Moyallen Ht.,
Wllkes-Barrv, night watchman at Palnes' Pack
ing douse. Buffered for many years, but has
bm'n ouinpletely cured by Dr. O'Malley. The
Kiiue ih not, iiHca m perioruuuir uiese cures ana
there Is no detention from biiblueHs.
1 010 SOLDIER CURED.
Charted Vanderbu'c. driver of tho city cart
live at Si6 Madison street, Wllkes-liiirre. Af
ter suiferlnif from a Hupturo reoeived In the
war of the Kebelllon thirty years ago, has been
completely cured by Dr. O'Malley. It only re
quired thirteen weekly visits (15 mtnulea each
week.)
The above men worked evory day while under
treatment. Hundreds of like tostliuonlula can
be seen at the oflice of
DR. A. P. O'MALLEY,
80 South Washington St. WILSES-BA&BE.
rRA 1 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
IVI EAT.
Last article is indispensible. u
Then, why not get the best ? Z
Get it from a butcher that un
derstands his business depends
on his good meat.
Such a man is
WOLVERTON,
IRON STREET,
BLOOMSBURG, PA.
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Hatter.
TROUSERS
I FROM S5.00.
which for the quality is 20 per cent,
under the market value.
SHOES.
We always offer a good shoe for the
money, one that will outwear any you
buy elsewhere, but now we have a
genuine bargain. A manufacturer had
some thrown on his hands, nothing
wrong in style, or quality, but the firm
they were 'made for failed. We bought
all we could of them and they are now
on sale at a price unheard of before.
$2.90 the pair, the usual $4 00 kind.
CO A TS.
We still have a few left that will
come in good for you in the two or
three months yet this winter, and as
March is generally a cold month, had
you not better buy one? You can at
your own price.
SHIRTINGS.
Shirt waists are all the rage now,
and will be this spring and summer.
We are prepared for you and can of
fer you exceptional values in the ma
terial for making them if you come
now while our assortments last
GROCERIES.
When you buy something to eat you
want the best you can get for the
least money. That is what we aim to
do give you the best the market af
fords for the least possible price. We
have all the grades ol canned and
dried vegetables on the market. You
can not buy first grade goods for
second grade pi ices, remember. Our
crackers, coffee, and in fact all our
goods are the finest the market affords.
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It may be a little early to da
your spring papering, but not
too early to look over our
large stock now ready for your
inspection. In spite of the fact
that the manufacturers charge
us from 10 to 20 per cent, more
than 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 B. SLATE,
:z::u:::e hotel bluo.
The Leading Conservatory of America
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rounded 1 a Itts by
a. Toorjee.
Send lor Protpectas
C.Wiai!!- Sivint lull
iving lull information.
Frank W. Halm, General Msnscer.
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