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KSTABLISI1KI1 1866.
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at, illnoms'iunf, the rounty scat, of Columbia
County, lVniiNj hanla.
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Timh;-Inside tho county, $1.00 a rearln advance-;
$l.RH If not pnld 111 advance Outside
the county, ll.s." a ycnr, strictly In advance.
All communications should be addressed to
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Dloomsburg, I'a.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1896.
Pingrett's Plan.
Mr. U. O. Flower, in his article on
"Practical Measures to Maintain Self
Respecting Manhood," which appears
elsewhere in this issue, refers to the
fact that Mayor l'ingrce met with
strong opposition when he essayed to
help the poor of Detroit in a practical
way. This opposition showed itself,
not in argument, hut in ridicule. If
this were a solitary instance, the matter
would not be so serious, but wherever a
serious attempt is made in behalf of the
poor the same kind of opposition, mani
fested in the same way, is always met.
This is quite unfortunate.
The spirit that ridicules any serious
effort to do good is not the spirit that
solves difficulties, but is the one that
hinders their solution. History is full
of lessons of rebuke to such a spirit.
All of our cherished institutions were
once hypotheses and existed only in
the brains of a few people who had in
sight and the courage of their convic
tions. Freedom, Democracy, Repub
licanism, were once hated words and
are even now in many countries. All
government is experimental, and we
ought to treat all eff orts to improve any
phase of our society with at least "de
cent respect." The foundation of all
liberty and the condition of all progress
is in the right of every man to think for
himself and to express his thoughts
without intimidation.
Ridicule is antiliberal and un Ameri
can. Earnest discussion and experi
ment are the only methods of ridding
us of unprofitable hypotheses. Anoth
er important suggestion from Mr.
Flower's very suggestive article is that
our financial difficulties may be in a
. large measure solved without legisla
tion. Each community, independent
in a measure of legislation, can do
much more than is now being done to
solve the problem of poverty.
Who Are Parasites?
A labor leader said recently that
every man who did not produce some
thing tangible was a parasite. This
is asserted quite frequently in labor
circles, and grows out of antagonism
that certain mechanics have against
men whose work is intellectual. It is
a poor way to advocate a cause by
calling hard names. Indeed, this un
settles many things and keeps men
apart. The greatest men of the race
have done little physical labor. Where
are the material products of Moses,
Zoroaster, Buddha, Confucius and
Mohammed, to say nothing of Shakes
peare, Goethe, Spinoza, Plato and
Emerson, or Darwin, Huxley,
Tyndall and Weissman ?
Thought work is the noblest, and
all material production becomes really
and only valuable when it helps to
produce thought, noble and free. All
honest and intelligent toil is noble,
and the toiler should be highly re
spected and receive his just share of
reward, but the day laborer depends on
the thinker, as much as the thinker on
the laborer. Indeed, all real work is
thought work. The intellect is the
pioneer that opens the way for the hand 1
to do, and the hand cannot be trained !
to do its work without the mind labors
first and knows how to direct. It will
be an unhappy day for any country
when its mechanics cease to respect
the great thinkers.
SOHUrLilLL'FfwfTjUDSES.
Attorney
General's Opinion
Removal.
Against Their
Attorney General McCormick
has sent an opinion to Gov.
Hastings relative to the removal of
judges in Schuylkill countv Rerent-
iy J. U. Ulricn, Of Pottsville, the
01.11uyiH.111 cuumy solicitor, wrote to
the governor asking him under certain
provisions in article 5 of the constitu
tion, to remove two judges of that
county, who had been incapacitated
from work, one for three years and
me oiner tor over one year. The at
torney general advises the g0vernor ,
that he has no nower under th Inu, i
to take the initiative in such a man-
ner. A judge can O.lly be removed
from nflire. he savs. hv nrnrr. r
peachment or by an address to the
Governor signed by two-thirds of the
members of each house of the gener
al assemby. Under tiie circumstances
the Attorney General holds that no
action can be taken.
, .. ,,
juutn r j uuisoii would make a 1
strong Democratic candidate for presi
dent, and what is more, he would
make a good president. 1
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MR. CLEVELAND ON PEACE.
HI Latter to th Philadelphia Peace
Meeting;.
Philadelphia, Feb. 23. The most
Important feature of the celebration
yesterday of Washington's birthday was
the conference held in tho headquarters
of the Universal Peace, Society by prom
inent advocates of arbitration for the
purpose of discussing the feasibility of
the "creation of a court of arbitration
for the poaceful adjustment of difficul
ties that may arise between the United
States and Great Britain."
Letters were read from President
Cleveland, Secretaries Smith and Mor
ton, and Tost Master-General Wilson.
President Cleveland said, in part: "It
should be entirely unnecessary for me
to asnre those who advocate this cause
of my hearty sympathy with any move
ment that tends to the establishment of
peaceful agencies for the adjustment of
international disputes. Tho subject
should be discussod with a clear per
ception of all the features belonging to
it, and in a spirit of patriotism as well
as love for mankind."
Secretary Morton wrote: "If, after
all these centuries of alleged civilization
and Christianity, England and the
United States must settle their differ
ences like wild beasts, by mere brute
force, then is our boasted superiority
over savagery and barbarism a myth."
HARRITY STILL-HUNTING f
In Indians Looking for Pattlson'i Ran
nine; Mate.
Indianapolis, Feb. 28. Chairman
Harrlty of the National Democratic
Committee was here on Friday last on
a political mission, and bad several
hours' conference with Gov. Matthews,
in which, from subsequent develop
ments, it is believed that he asked the
Governor to accept the second place on
the ticket.
After the conference he spoke in the
highest terms of ti e Governor, and a
report was soon current that he had
asked Mr. Matthews to accept second
place, and assured kirn that it would be
accorded him without a contest in the
convention.
After Mr. Harrity left the Capitol the
Governor was asked if he would accept
the second place, and replied:
"I am not a candidate for Vice-President
and will not be. My mind is ir
revocably made up on that question.
VERDICT AGAINST WANAMAKER.
found Guilty of Tl latins too Contract
Labor Law.
Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 26. The
suit of the United States against former
Postmaster General Wanamaker to re
cover a penalty of $1,000 for violation
of the contract labor law ended in a
verdict for the government yesterday.
Edward J. Brool s testified that he
had come from London under contract
to work for Mr. Wanamaker at J 14 a
week.
ESH QUAY WILL BE THERE.
Be Engages Booms for the Pennsylvania
Convention.
Harrisbubo, Pa., Feb. 27. Senator
Quay has engaged a suite of rooms and
will attend the Republican State Con
vention for the first time in many years.
Reported Oil Combine.
Haruisburo, Feb. 24. A concerted
movement has been started by many of
the existing gas companies in Pennsyl
vania to prevent competition by keep
ing out new companies. Numerous
protests are on file in the State Depart
ment against the incorporation of sev
eral of this class of corporations.
res
In combination, proportion and
process Hood's Sarsaparilla is peculiar
to itself, and unequalled in true merit.
No other medicine ever possessed so
much curative power, or reached such
enormous sales, or made such won
derful cures, ns Hood's Sarsaparilla.
It is undoubtedly the best medicine
ever made to purify, vitalize and en
rich tho blood.
That is tho secret of its success.
Head this statement :
" When my son was 7 years of age, he
had rheumatic fever and acute rheuma
tism, u-hlcll ut.Hlcrl In Vila left I, In If
was so sick that no one thought there was
any help for him. Five sores broke out
his thigh, which tho doctor said were
uia
sores. We had three different doctors.
Pieces of bone came out of the sores. The
last doctor said the leg would have to be
cut open and the bone scraped, before he
could get well. Howard became so low
that he would eat nothing, and one doc
tor said there was no chance for him.
" One day, a newspaper recommending
Hood's Barsaparllla was left at our door.
We declded to try this medicine. Howard
after having beeu sick for a year and a
ore
half. He hadn't taken It a week before I
saw that his appetite began to improve,
nd then he gained rapidly. I gave bim
ve bottles, when the sores were all healed
l'Sa 1 JeS
lBld aside, as he had no further use for
i mora. 1 give all the credit to Hood's Bar-
HBnaniin." MHH. An I.. M nnm
BBparillo." Mrs. Ada L. Moody, Fay
kit a a ' "
luui, eUyilU, ilKHB.
rhiH and many aim liar cures prove that
ood's
Sarsaparilla
Is tho One True lilootll'uriner. AlldriiKKUU. 1.
Prepared only by (J. I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Muss.
h.hc oiii .c"' ,Jwr ,llsi fny h
iiwum o 1 ins tune, easy to operate. SI
SOO.
So
Scrof
THE COLUMBIAN,
LQHG'S SO.JS
WEEKLY CHATS.
Wilkf.s-Barre, r.
February 26, 1
1 h c
worn:
;:v;who would !..
Mr:
y ready for anv oc
casion must riw
more than r.i-
rj" in? attcntio 1 tc
WQA h wardrobe
V,$f it a study nnd
'rCrr,r' know to a niciry
vb.it to wear and what not to
v. ar.
She must have her morn-
ii wrapper
her tea jjown, her
ticct costume and her cvcnur:
bess, and each costume inu,t
present a distinct fabric and nvist
inform to the style prevalent ;
,n .uch occasion.?.
There is probably no store l.i
vVilkes-Barre that pays closer at
cution to the minute detail- of
he Silk and Dress Goods Depart
iicnts than ours. Wc have ever
hintj here that one might call for.
Vc have fabrics to suit tlu
xtpular taste and fabrics to c itch
.he individual fancy. It has hoof
cpeatedly said of these depart
ncnts that they afforded as Kc-d
1 variety, as pretty designs a
:ould be found in the most cx
:!usivc stores of the metropolitan
cities, with prices below the aver
itje city store. And why should'nt
his be? With a resident New
Vork buyer we are brought it:
laily touch with the markets o
.he world and have the same op
Dirtunity to secure the choke I
elections as if our store was lo
cated right in the midst of New
fork's busiest thoroughfares.
lhis week wc
yare showing rich
fJ-black Japanese
VHabati Silks th.11
are worthy ol
your closcsl
(Scrutiny. For the
fti.12, and tni 45
'1.48. As it only takes 8 yards
t the $1.48 quality to ma've c
n it you can see how economical
t would be to wear one of t!:i.
icautiful material. Think of a
ich silk a yard and a quarter wid;
.t such a price.
Black Satin Duchesse, 23 in.
vide, worth $1.50, this week will
c $1.
43 inch all wove black S;vi
Cloth, makes up richly, 43c and
Sc.
45 inch moha'r and wool Fni
'loth at $1.75, and 45 inch si k
:nd wool Sail Cloth at $2.25.
Black all silk figured Sa'.k
Ojchesse, the newest designs l"
eparate skirts, equal to any sol.,
t $1.35, now per yard $1.
P;ne Apple Cloth is a very thit
vanparent weave of silk and woo
- cry firm texture, admirable fo
'immer suitings, blue groin'!,
ivi'h white stripes, the yard 75c.
Among the newest fabrics n;-.".(i-.cy
woven Scottish Plaids, v, k
iik checks running through w.nvt
i'cc'ks broken by heavy black m.
vuol, irregular threads, 42 hdi,
u.lo, 51.35 per yard.
50 inch Lizard Cheviot-! i
v!ack, green and brown, at 73c.
Changeable 40 inch Woirit
viitir.gs, in two tone effects, -.' 1
1 red g'ound over which gn-c .
'a:k, blue predominates in t ;ii c
-luster patterns, very rich, 54c p.
ard.
Botany Worsted Serge; i
clerical grey, brown and r k
iuc, adopted for trivclinj, uk
liade and bicycle costur.i.--. It
wert simplicity is its attract v
lenture, 75c the yard.
Wa'di.k fancy weaves, b'u
grounds interlaced with irrcgi:!
alu's ot white and black, j;r e;
vi'.h brown interlacing, b uc grc;
vitli t;old, and brown with imv,
hie, 38 inches wide, 39c.
45 inch all wool Henrietta in tl
:v:vest shades, worth $1, a li ni e:.
IJHiitity at 69c.
A beautiful fabric is the ncv
Moz.imblques in large plaids Io kc
.voven mohair and s lk, makes 1:;
into a very stylish costume, $10 ;.:
for the pattern of seven yards.
Samples cheerfully scut by m o
:nd nil communicatio:n wiil !.
ifoijintly answered. l'lease
Iress Mail Order Department,
Respectfully,
mm m
Bl.OOMSBURO. PA.
Merchant
SHIMS,
SUITS I
FROM S18.00.J
CANUIDAirs' CARDS.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER,
JOHN N. GORDON,
of Montour township.
for county commissioner,
WILLIAM IT. FISHER,
of Main Township.
BOOTHS IN TROUBLE
AKERIOUS CONTROVERSY IN SALVA
TION ARIV.Y RANKS-
Commander and Mr. Itulllngton Ilooth'i
Man I fat to on Their Foread Kualgnatlon.
They will Not Go to Kurope. Anlnu
of Fact.
Nw York. Feb. 28. Thr la eriom
trouU in the Salvation Army over the
recall of Commander and Mrs. Balling
ton Booth from America.
On Saturday a manifesto of Com
mandar and Mrs. Booth was published
in which the y gay :
"Yesterday (Thursday), at midnight,
with most positive and nncalled-f or pre
cipitation, with the authority of Inter
national Headquarters, Commandant
Herbert Booth demanded that we hand
over our keys and offices by ten o'clock
this (Friday) morning. We had, there
fore no alternative but to accept our
peremptory dismissal.
On Sunday, there was published the
statement of Col. Alexander Nicol,
who came as General Booth's represent
ative. In this he said:
"It is untrue, as reported in the press
that Commandant Herbert Booth per
emptorily demanded his brother to
hand over the keys and property of the
army.
This was a square denial of the state
ment made by the Ballington Booths,
and Commander Booth promptly replied
to it, with a statement published on
Monday. In this he repents the state
ment that a peremptory demand was
made, and publishes a memorandum of
the interview to confirm the assertion.
He also says that he and Mrs. Booth will
not go to Europe.
There was a rumor on Tuesday that
the Ballington Booths would secede;
and the Ex-Commander's statement
last evening gives some color to the
rnmor. He will at any rate consult a
lawyer before giving up the Army
property which is in his name.
Col. Eadie said to day that there was
no danger of secession ; but Ballington
Booth says significantly that he has not
yet decided what to do. It is under
stood that his final decision will be given
en Saturday.
Commander Booth Tucker and Mrs.
Tucker (a daughter of General Booth)
have been appointed to the American
command.
QUAY DECLARES HIMSELF.
Hli Answer to the Representatives'
Let-
ter. Hli l'latform.
Washington, Feb. 23. The candida
cy of Senator Quay for the Presidency,
which is exciting great interest among
all who are concerned in politics, re
ceives a new stimulus from the action
of the Pennsylvania delegation in the
House. Twenty-five out of the twenty
eight Republican Representatives join
ed in a letter expressing their pleasure
in the suggestion that he be a candidate,
promising support, and requesting him
to run. Representative D.ilzell, of Pitts
burg, declined to sign the letter, be
cause he is for Reed, and Representa
tive Stable and Congressman at- Large
Huff refused for rei.son not disclosed.
To this lotter he mado the following
reply on Thursday lst :
ueuuumeii: xoi riouer 01 me lam
inst. has been handed to me this even
ing. Some days age, in deference to
friends whose wish s could not be dis
regarded, I signified by willingness that
my name should go before the Republi
eans of the country in the high connec
tion you mention, and your kind coinci
dence in their suggestion is exceedingly
gratifying. Believ'ng that they and
you are equally sincere, I remit my can
didacy in all geod faith to the wisdom
of the delegates who will assemble at
St. Louis on the 18th of June next.
I have the honor to be, with much re
spect, your obedient servant,
M. S. QUAY.
This correspondence establishes the
fact that Senator Quay is a candidate,
and gives the other aspirants a new fac
tor to reckon with. Concerning his
platform, the Senator says it will be:
"More protection, more money, more
public improvements and municipal re
form." CHARTER NOTICE.
In the Court rtf Common 'fed if Columbia
onuiliit I'mrmtilmtiUu
Aodn In lin rlw ylivn that (ill aiivUvntUm iritl
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mill I;k tuii'l'li-H't I'Ih, bfi I. I), Wlilte, J. Ji. ..
Kid, . I! bhei-irovil, O. llulmeH unit W. I',
Jury firr lite i lmrtev ur un Intruded turimraliim
to Im i nlleit TUe litititmrlul Cinl), the elmi ai ter
nlitl til Iwl lit iffilt'h I il.it .tl .itv.iti 1.1 m a? it ..lull
for Hii-wl enji tinienl, awl Jur tliif imi)ioiui In
rmir, inKi rrn uintrnj'Hi nil lite rtg:iie iienejtin
unit lirtVtti lli H cotifell'i il Iw Ihn nnlil Art mill ' Itit
$tipjili hientn.
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S-X-il. WISTtlXSTKKS,
huiiciturt.
11 Hatter.
CORNER MAIN & MARKET
BLOOMSBURG PA. I FROM S5.00.
Our- Why of gelling fy Good
is not to let them linger too long. If a loss must be taken,
there's no hesitation. The bulk of our goods must be sold at
a profit, but you would wonder how we squeeze profit from
some of them. Incoming spring goods are crowding out
present stock. We are willing that they should, and give an.
extra push by lowering prices a bit. You get an inkling of
the goods news through the following items; others at the store.
SPUING SSESS GOCDS.
We are now prepared to show an
elegant assortment of spring dress
goods in the latest novelties in all
wool, part wool and wash goods. All
the latest shades and coloring that the
brains of the foreign and home man
ufacturers can proJuce. Every year
thev seem to get prettier and neater,
ana this year there is no exception.
We offer you a rare bareain in all
wool Henriettas, 38 inches wide, all
colorings. Lome and inquire the price.
LACE CURTAINS.
When you are contemnlatini? snrini?
house cleaning, do not over look the
lace curtains, and if you want any
new ones don't neglect us. We carry
a very large line of them ranging in
price 75c. to $7.00 the pair. If you
don't need any new ones you will
want to wash yours maybe. If so, we
have the Star Stretcher, which is the
best on the market. When here ask
to see it. i'rice $1.50.
SHOES.
Another interesting story for you
this week in our shoe dep'f One way
mother and father should appreciate.
We have assorted a lot of children's
shoes out, sizes from 8-1 2 J, that we
sold $1.00, $1.25 and $1.40, and put
them on sale at 75c. Can you afford
to miss these ? Remember the bar-
gains in ladies' shoes we are offering
you at $2.90.
BLOOMSBUUG, IA.
IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF
CAKPET, MATTIIVG,
or Oil, CJLOT1I,
YOU WILL FIND A NICE LINE AT
W. IL HOWIE'S
2nd Door above Court House.
A large lot of Window Curtains in stock.
fly pin
There's no question about the completeness
anl permanency of the cure or Kuptiire wlilou
Dr. A. 1. o Mulley in performing. Evidences
are numerous, .f. K. HrlH, UH Mnvallen St.,
Wilkes-Uurre, nlifht watchman at I'a'lnra' Pack
ing Uouse, Buffered far many years, but 1ms
been completely cured by lr. O'Mulley. The
knife Is not used In performing these cures and
there Is no detention from business.
AN OLD SOLDIER CORED.
Charles VnnderbU'ir, driver of the city cart
lives at. ai6 Madison street, Wllkes-Harre. Af
ter surrerinu from a Itupture received In the
war of the Rebellion thirty vears &gn, has been
Completely cured by Dr. O'Malley. It only re
quired thirteen weekly visits (15 minutes each
week.)
The above men worked every day while under
treatment Hundreds of like testimonials can
be Been at the office of
DR. A. P. O'MALLEY,
80 South Washington St. WILEES-BASEE,
n-mj-ii.
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
MEAT.
. Last article is indispensible.
Then, whv not apt- ihn !., a
,.j u.ai r
Get it from a butcher that un
derstands his business depends
on his good meat.
Such a man is
WOLVERTOIM,
IRON STREET.
BLOOMSBURG
PA.
Sts I TROUSERS
JlleMIWaVJIAMWVIIlWSIhBaHil
isiles.
Silks are very popular this year and
will be worn a great deal not only for
the trimmings of dresses but for
waists. Our assortment of them is
now open for inspection. If you want
wash silks, here they are in forty dif
ferent assortments. All the newest
on the market. Swivel silks, you know
what they are. Nothing nicer for
waists, but taffeta silks are just as nice
and fashionable. Both are here in
profusion.
CASPET SWEEPS.
What is the use of paying $2.25 or
$3.00 for a carpet sweeper when you
can buy one for nearly half. We have
one that we will guarantee to be equal
i not superior to any on the market
If it is not and does not prove satis
factory return it. That is fair, is it
not? We sell them for $1.50.
GROCERIES.
We bought a good thing this week
and are as a consequence, 'pushing it
along. It is corn - a brand every one
knows. We will fell it at just one
half what it should bring, or 5a per
can. The best marrowfat bean, 7c
per qt. or 4-4-2 5c. We have some
more of that home-made jelly, made
here in Bleomsburg by a cook equal
to Mrs. Rorer. Nothing better, and
only 15c. per glass.
t
It may be a little early to do
your spring papering, but not
too early to look over our
large stock now ready for vour
inspection. In spite of the fact
that the manutacturers charge
us from io 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 H. SLATE,
EZC3ASf33 SOTSL SLEG.
The Leading Conservator r of America
wiiUKIM, Director.
rwwd.4 la lug bw
0" jLiSend(orPronci
giving full information.
Zor, W. Market and Public Su:.
FAnr W. Hal, Ceuenl Manaeef.