The
COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG,
PA.
KSTAUUSHED 19.
Ufc Columbia grmorrat,
KSTABuISUED 1837. CONSOLIDATED 18.
rUIUSUKI) VKKY TIIVKSDAT MOHSIXO
at ftbaomshurg, the County scat of Columbia
County, Pennsylvania.
OSO. K. ELWEI.L Editor.
W V, EVEKLY, Local Emtor.
UKO. ('. HOAX, OK SUA.
Trf: Inside tbe county, 11.00 a yearln ad
raw; t.M it not pftld In advance Outside
the county, $1.35 a year, strictly laadvance.
All communications should be addressed to
TUK COLUMBIAN,
Bloomsburg, Pa.
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 1896.
Why Not a Representative Government?
In another column, Katherine J.
Musson has given a bold array of facts,
proving that the United States is not
a representative government. Pro
portional representation, or effective
voting, is her remedy, which strongly
appeals to our sense of justice and
fair play. There is no doubt that this
system would promptly improve our
legislature, which is the weak point in
our municipal, state and national gov
ernments. The people look on our
lawmaking bodies with distrust and
disgust. Majorities will continue to
be tyrannous and reckless of their
trusts so long as minorities are prac
tically disfranchised. There is no
more effective way to eradicate bood
ling and corruption than to permit the
representation of minorities in all
legislative bodies. Reforms are always
introduced by minorities, yet our con
stitutions contain prohibitons against
the sources of social and economic
betterment by proclaiming a govern
ment of majorities instead of a gov
ernment ot all. Were it not for the
tyranny of majorities the business
interests of the country would not be
in agony while congress is in session.
If the district system were abandoned
and legislators elected at large under
a system of equitable representation,
men of higher attainments would write
our laws. The power of the machine,
the lobby, the boss and the spoilsman
would be shattered.
Professor De Lavelye of Belgium
names as the three remedies for par
tisan abuses proportional represen
tation, secret ballot and civil service
reform. These are complementary
and co-operative, but the first is most
fundamental and its adoption will
guarantee a pure ballot and a civil
service entirely free from the spoils
system.
Election of Senators by Direct Vote.
The election of United States Sen
ators by direct vote has again been
revived by Senator Turpie's proposed
amendment to the constitution. The
measure is a popular one, and if Con
gress should give the states an oppor
tunity to pass on the question, no
doubt would exist as to the verdict.
It is, however, unfortunate that this
much needed reform should be ex
pected from the Senate. It is like
asking a judge to occupy the bench
while trying his own case. Senators
are well aare that all arguments
against their election by dict vote
of the people have been fully an
swered. Inaction on their part must
be attributed to a desire to, benefit
those who govern rather than to pro
mote the welfare of their principals,
the voters. Strong self interest will
probably prevent senators from sub
mitting this amendment for the action
of the states. The readers of this
paper should write letters to the sena
tors of this state, and to congressmen
of this district, requesting the early
submission of this amendment. If
100,000 letters should be 'forwarded
within the next ten days, our servants
would obey the behests of their mas
ters. Should this amendment be
pigeonholed, all fair minded persons
should strive to raise the issue by se
curing its recognition in the national,
state and county party platforms.
Striking Where Spain is Weakest.
Nothing so completely tells the
story of the work of the Cubans to
gain independence than the statement
that only thirty-two of the 361 im
portant sugar factories of the island of
Cuba are running. Their declaration
to cut off the government revenues
and so strike a vital spot in the con
test is very near true. The normal
ovtput of Cuba, in the sugar product,
is 1,500,00c and this has been reduced
to 100.000 tons. The insurrection in
this phase alone has acquired a mag
nitude that costs Spain this year at
least $30,000,000 in the tax income
that has been such a necessary feature
in past government revenues. Phila
delphia Times.
The American Consulates at Ti.ir.
celona and Valencia, Spain, were '
stoned by mobs when the action of.
Congress on the Cuban question was,!
learned. The Spanish authorities
suppressed the rioters, and disclaimed
all responsibility for the riots. I
It is a Horse of a Different Color Now.
The Republicans seem to be greatly
astonished to learn that President
Cleveland may call an extra session of
Congress if the present session ignores
financial legislation. The President
should do that very thing. The Re
publicans knew exactly what was
wanted when they were out of power,
and now that they control Congress
they wish to sneak out of the respon
sibility by doing nothing. Lebanon
Star.
A Good Seleotion.
A few days ago we received a copy
of the Union and Advertiser of
Rochester, N. Y., containing an ex
cellent half tone cut of Wm. L. Man
ning, formerly of Jackson township,
this county. It contained the an
nouncement that he was the Demo
cratic nominee for Supervisor of the
town of Brighton, and quite sure of
election, notwithstanding the fact that
the town is Republican. Since then
we have received information which
says that: '-One of the surprises of
the town election yesterday in the
Republican camp was the choice of
William L. Manning, Democrat, of
Brighton. There was a very spirited
contest in the town over the Supervis
orship, with the result that the Demo
crats have elected their first Supervisor
for fifteen years." Supervisor in York
State is a different office than in this
State.
GENERAL NEWS.
Charles B. McMichael of Philadel
phia has been appointed Judge in that
city to fill the vacancy caused by the
death of Judge Reed.
May 7th has been fixed by the
Governor for the execution of Holmes,
the Philadelphia murderer.
Crispi, Premier of Italy, has re
signed, and with him his cabinet.
They were forced to yield to public
clamor, and the resignations have
been accepted by King Humbert.
Henri Rochefort, the well known
French writer, predicts the success of
the Cuban insurgents and the fall of
the Spanish monarchy.
The death warrant for the execution
of H. H. Holmes, on May 7th, was
received by the sheriff of Philadelphia
county last Monday, and read to the
condemned man. Throughout the
reading he maintained an affable man
ner, and even suggested to the sheriff
that he step to another part of the cell
so as to have a better light. He ex
pressed himself as being ready to die.
New Appointments-
The Hon. James B. Reilly, of
Pottsville was appointed United
States Marshal, of the Eastern Dis
trict, of Penna.
James N. Beck, of Phila., was ap
pointed U. S. District Attorney for
Eastern Penna.
osery
To all who are in depths of despair
the following letter may come as a
beacon light, pointing the way to health
and safety. Truly, it is not what we
say, but what Hood's Sarsapnrilla does,
that tells the story. Just read the
voluntary statemeut of ilr. Owen:
" For six or Beven years of my life I did
not live, I merely existed. I was in a de
plorable condition, Buffering from a com
plication of evils. I was so costive that
a week, or sometimes two weeks, would
pass without a movement of the bowels.
I had no appetite. Had become so
Melancholy
that I was scarcely off the farm In six
years. I even contemplated making an
end to my miserable existence.
" This is the stage where a man becomes
disgusted with doctors and medicines of
all kinds. If this should reach the eye of
any such, It is written in the hope that
Just such persons will read it, believe it
and be benefited by It. A friend had half
bottle ot Hood's Sarsaparllla, and per
suaded me to take It, with some of Hood's
Pills. I experienced so much benefit I took
two bottles more, and, thank God, I am
yired
sound and well. I am 61 years of age, but
feel thirty years younger. I truly believe
Hood's Sarsaparllla was sent as a means
to heal my body. I cannot say too much
for Hood's Sarsaparllla and Hood's rills."
J. W. Owen, Henderson, Mercer Co., Pa.
N. B. If you decide to take Hood's Bar
saparilla do not buy any other. Get only
Inloodl'S
Sarsaparilla
Tbe Out True Wood Purifier. All druggists, ft.
l"ilrcft only liy ('. I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mul,
HnnH's Pilltt n oulT l,m ,Hk
r . I.,
JONAS LONG'S SOW
WEEKLY CHUTS.
U'iikes-IUrre, Pa.,
March I2i8;5.
,,11 ir1''"-CNj "T'C it cv.-r ?i
.Q' l rH humble there's n.
$$Jjsjp p'ace like Home."
('vMjjr Home as v c
fffwT understand it to-
!(.' I'tyQ-fft daydoscn't simp-
ly mean a place
" of abode, it me.m ;
a place for restful
c n i o v m c n t. a
place where the tired man of
i cman worn by the fatigues of the
Jay may find recreation and comfort,
l'lic home should be made bright
and cheerful, it requires no cx
:rava,mt outlay to beautify it.
Home decorat'ons are now with
in the reach of everyone. Make
it a point to add from time to time
to your household treasures, the
habit will grow upon you and you
will soon learn to look upon your
labors with pr dc ; there is a
wonderful satisfaction in having a
cozy little home well filled with
pleasing ornamentations to relieve
the monotony of the stiff walls and
furniture.
As a decoration there is nothing
more graceful or pleasing to the
:yc than Lace Curtains, we have
them 2 yt yards long, in pretty de
signs as low as 49c the pair.
A good Nottingham Lace Cur
tain 3 yards lon, in point DTprit
effect may be had for 98c the pair.
Chenille Curtains in good warm
colors with double Dado and
heavy fringe at $2.25, $293 and
$3.98 the pair.
Large size Chenille Curtains in
desirable colors and Persian effects
are sold at $4.98 the pair.
Curtain Swiss Coin spot and
figured dainty and neat as full
curtain or sash curtain at 1 6c, 20c
and 25c the yard.
Tamboured Muslin 1 6c, 1 9c 25c
and 30c the yard.
Curtain Poles with Brass Trim
mings, complete in Cherry, Walnut
ot Ash at 19c the set.
Curtain Scrim 38 inches wide at
jc, 6y$c 8c, ioc and I2c thj
yard.
Figured Denim 30 inches wido
'he newest drapery at 20c tiie
yard.
Heavy Figured Denim rich co'or
nd designs at 40c the yard.
Do ys Cloth
ing. Our Hoys
Clothing Dc
partment wi'.
have its f rm i'
SpringOpeninr
on the
instant, vhc:i
every s .t it
sh-.wn will h
yi of extrarJi
'I! I narv value
MM WchavctV
LV& ever bro-.-v
"Vh-ii?' to this city .i-i,'
jur price will soon make' it
jalk of the day, they will L,- ;.
colors tan, grey a;ij hmi.;i.;u.
I trk mixtures, those wit'i lav;-.
Reefer Collars run in size fr-fi:
to 8 ; and small collars from S i
(J, our price for this suit wii!
nly $1.98.
Our next is a beairifiil dark ;.:
-nit in a!l wool Cassimere cicgn r.!
undo sizes S to 15 years at J 75
Lovely all wool b'ue c!u:v .:
-nit (color guaranteed ) h tiid-,o n
iy trimmed with extra larc K.vi'.-i
Collar, bro.id silk braid, a suit wit
i stvle th.it will spea' for itscl:"
f3-43.
Hoys' regular square a!! v -n!
vVorsted Cheviot suits in blue, al
sizes from o to 1 5 at $3 4s.
Hoys' light Scotch plaid suits
with two pairs of pan.s c.xti a v.iluc
at $2 65.
Handsome line of boys (io'.f
Caps at 25c, 3JC, 39: an I 4 j-.
Hoys' Blue "Tarns ' ail !!.: ol
trimmings 390, 4)c, 5 JJ an 1 75c
Popular and stand u d 11111
for March now ready McOmvs,
Munsy, Century, Godey, Forum,
Scribncr, St. Nicholas, l.id'es'
Home Journal, Rams I lorn. fee. e.
All mail orders and letter-, ol
inquiry relating to our variMt
department lines wi.i rec e
prompt and careful attention.
Respectfully,
Cor, W, Market and Tublic Square,
I..-' !
xFQHK
Merchant
SUITS
FROM S18.00.
When She Hides the Key.
It is a singular instance of the sim
plicity of the average mind to watch
the entire good faith in which the
country housekeeper, when she takes
her walks abroad and locks up her
house, hides the key for its discovery
by any other member of the family.
As a matter of course, she tucks it
away under the door mat. It never
seems to enter her dear, unworldly
head that every other woman in the
place does precisely the same thing,
and perhaps every other woman in
every other suburban town. She
never seems to think that that is one
place that any student of her human
nature who had burglarious intentions
would seek entrance to the house by
simply lifting the door mat.
He would be sure to find the key
ready for him there.
CANDIDATES' OAKDS.
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY,
JOHN G. HARMAN,
of Bloomsburg.
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY,
W. A EVERT,
of Bloomsburg.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER,
J. G. SWANK,
South Side.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER,
JOHN N. GORDON,
of Montour township.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER,
WILLIAM H. FISHER,
of Main Township.
AUDITOR'S NOTICE.
b'ttate (if Jacob Ancles, ( of Ileuiloek (ou-ruMp
77i undrrsignrd, nu auditor appointed by th
Oi iihaim' Court Qf Oultwbia County, todigtritjult
tlw fund (n ( hmnln of tlie atvountntit to and
among the parties entitled thereto, trill sit at Mi
ojni in Bloomttntrg, Pa., on Tuesday, April 7th,
imi, at 10 o l nlc a. )., xrhen and irhere all per
son having claiim against said etaU nuiftC !
pear and prove the Mine or be debarred from
coming tit on laid fund.
r. . SSVDKR,
8-11-ta. Auditor.
SHERIFF'S SALE.
By virtue of a writ ot Fl. Fa., Issued out of the
Court of Common Pleas of Columbia county,
renna., and to mo directed, there will be ex
posed to public 6ale at tie Court Houw In
Bloomsburg, Pa., on
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 1S96,
at S o'clock p. m., all that certain piece or par
cel of land sltuato in Flshlngcreelc township,
Columbia county and state of Penna., bounded
and described as follows, to-wit: Bounded on
the north by Huntingdon creek, on the east
and south by public road, and on the west by
Abraham Evehuid, containing ONE ACHE ot
land more or less, whereon are erected a
FRAME DWELLING HOUSE,
and outbuildings.
Seized, taken into execution at the suit of
Carey Pealer vs. ElUha K. Kobblns, and to be
sold as the property of Ellsha K. Kobblns.
J. B. McUEXUY,
Brittain, Attorney In fact. Sheriff.
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.
Estate of FreH Schirhin, Utte of the Totnx of
Hloutimljurg, deceased.
Xotlce is hereby alven that letter at ndrntalt.
tratttm ttn the esuile 0 Pred Srhmlnn, late ofthe
.'j aammismtrg, aereaseti, nam tteen grant
ed to the undersioned adlniitintriitrtf- In trhnni
all p rsoiis 1 iuI fined to mid estate are requested
to taake payments, and those having claim or
demands icill make knotrnlhe same irlltunu de
tail'" CA TUA HISK HCU H7.V.V.
Herring, Ally, Administratrix,
8-s-. Bloomslmrg, Pa.
CHARTER NOTICE.
In the Ctmrl (f Common neat of Columbia
county, Penney! routa.
Hutire is hereby given that an application will
be made to the said court on the mih di,y of
Marth, MHi, at Q o'clock a. ni.. tinder the "Aft in
provide for the incorporation and regulation of
certain corporatiotis," apiirocrd April K9, 1HT1,
and Its supplements, by I. o. While, J. K. lAick
ard, H. V. bherviHjd, W. O. Holmes and W. (.'.
Jury or the charter of an intended corporation
to be allied The Industrial Club, the character
and Otiject OfVhich islhe ,nlrr,,a,- nr n Wi
for social enloymetit, and for this purpose to
nave, pos-ess and emuu all the rights, benefits
and prlelleges conferred by 11 said Act and its
svjiplrment.
M. if; I II,
-T-4t. H.V TiJli TKKX,
Solicitors.
A FORTUNE
Is within reach of younir people who iro to
are lower than at some colleges having fewrr
students, but our faculty is much larger and
our course of study more varied and thorough
l.-tlll-P1 nil litr nt.A ..,.rl.. ... I...-
busluess college text books now in use all over
college teachers, and lu.uoo young people for
biinliieas. He wan sent to Fram-e as Vnlted
Mates consul for tour years, and now tenches
and lectures days and evenings at Scranton.
T he CItllS lliw ,,r,w i'.4 a, 11. Ii.nl u .. Inn.
..... n u . u, a mm j f-ur
located irtl of ItsHtudents In good paying situa
tions. In thorough work and In aid to students.
It is the leading business college of Peunsyl-
uiuu mi iiiuQ,mtvu .umutu.
0. ?. Williams, President.
The Leading Coitterratorj of Amerlca--)
Caec Facltsh, Uuoctor. -rtTTlKl
aM!2-' rmn lull inf oonatioa.
fj""'""FA!!: W.Hals, General Manattr.
CORNER MAIN & MARKET Sts,
BLOOMSBURG PA.
and then be disappointed in not having "that new dress" vvtien
Easter comes. Remember Easter is early this year, and dress
makers will be rushed to death the nearer it comes. You
also have another advantage in selecting your dresses now;
more of a variety to choose from, and lots of single dress pat
terns. All of our new spring dress goods are now in and
open for your inspection.
See Them Now.
THE NEWEST OF SPRING DRESS
GOODS
are now being shown here in the
largest variety known. All of them are
the latest productions known to the
trade, and are the prettiest we have
yet shown. If we were to try and tell
you all of them you would tire out be
fore you were half through, so we nafiie
only one rare bargain which you can't
help appreciating. A whole case of
them. All wool Henrietta, 38 in. wide,
all shades. i$c. the yard.
TAILOR MADE SUITS.
We called your attention to our
tailor made suits last week and wish to
do so again. They are made by the
best of makers in New York, in the
latest style and of the best material.
We are confident if you will only in
spect them you will buy. Ask to see
them when here.
OUR NEW LACE CURTAINS
have arrived and shopping experts who
have seen them pronounce them the
neatest and best designs they have
seen. We want every prospective
curtain buyer to see them before they
purchase. We are justly proud of
them.
CURTAIN STRETCHERS.
If you do not want new lace cur
tains you will surely want to do over
the Old Ones: wash them, nnrt thon
you will want a stretcher. The "Star"
is the best on the market and has
never been offered you at such a
price, $1.50.
BABY CLOAKS.
It will be a short time now when
BLOOMSBURG, PA.
IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF
CARPET, , MATTOG,
or OIL CJLOTH,
4 YOU WILL FIND A NICE LINE AT
W. H. BMOWll'S
2nd Door above Court Ilouse.
A large lot of Window Curtains in stock.
Ei::i::: This !
That when tou are looking for a
place to purchase meats, that tre
lutve rwvnlly oiiened a new meat
market in the JCnnut Hulldmg, mr.
nerofUain and JejTerson streets,
where you trill receive polite and
prompt attention, and get (, oet
quality of meats.
Jcbn I Electa
WE ARE NOT
CRYING
because there are so many bakers
and uouleutlouers la bloomsburg,
BUT WE ARE
REJOICINC
over the fact that tho many cus
tomers who use our bread and
cakes
YEAR IN AND ,
YEAR OUT
have lonir since learned that they
are the bet. our st xit of Christ,
pias candy Is large and open for
D. A. McGKK,
Eaat Street Baker.
GET YOUR
JOB PRINTING
DONE AT THE
COLUMBIAN OFFICE
Hatter.
TROUSERS
FROM S5.00.
baby will want a new spring cloak, as
the winter one will be warm. When
you find this the case just look here
before you buy, as our line ii entirely
new, not one old one to be found in
it, and the variety almost endless.
$1.00 to $7.00 each.
TRIMMINGS.
Every woman is naturally interested
in the trimmipgs for her new dress.
Velvets, silks and buttons are all in
vogue now, and we can say in good
faith, that our stock is larger and bet
ter than ever. All the newest effects
in silks, newest approved shades in
velvets, and all the latest productions
in buttons.
DISHES.
Spring always reminds one of the
new stock of dishes you want May
be only patching up, maybe you want
a new set. If either is what you are
in need of, come here and see what
rare bargains we offer you. In all,
eight distinct decorations to pick
from. In glassware, we have it cheap
er than dirt. See our 5, 10 and 15c
lots.
GROCERIES.
For this week only we offer yoa
these rare bargains:
Royal Exchange coin, 5c. can. Regu
lar ioc quality.
Finest California prunes, 40-50 ioc
lb. Sell regularly at 12c
Finest California peaches and white
cherries, "Sunbeam brand," 30c
can. Sell always at 40c
Finest home made mince meat in 5
It), glass jars, 70c. Usually 80c
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 your
inspection. In spite of the fact
that the manufacturers charge
us from 10 to 20 per cent, more
lhan 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 3. SLATS,
EZC2ANQ3 HOTIL SLC9.
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