THE COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURG. PA. ! i t 6 ESTABLISHED 186. ViUc tfolmuMa gtinorrat, KSfABuISHED 18.)7. .CONSOLIDATED 1809. PirLISUED SVEHY TIU'KSDAY MOHNINU at BMomshurif, the County sent of Columbia County, Pennsylvania. OKO. E. EL WELL Editor. W LJ EVERLY, Local Editor. uKa c. KOAN, Fokrman. Trfs: Inside the county, 11.00 a year Id nd tw; ll.M It not pnld in advance Outside tha county, $1.25 a year, strictly In advance. Ill communications should be addressed to TUB COLUMBIAN, Itloomsburg, Pa. THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 1S96. TOH FARMERS. General Booth's scheme to colon izo some of London's "submerged tenth" on farm lands was wise in purpose and is yet to be scientifically carried out. The recent movement in New York city to help the farmer is quite encouraging. A " committee for promoting agriculture for New York state has been organized. On the committee are such men as A. S. Hewitt, R. F. Cutting, William K. Dodge, George T. Towell and Tro fessor J. P. Roberts of Cornell. An attempt will be made to inter est and instruct farmers in more scientific methods of agriculture and to carry the blessings of the higher education into the country. The de sire of the promoters is to bring about a closer and more active co-operation between the cities and towns and the country districts. There is no desire to go to the farmers in the spirit of missionaries, but as brothers and helpers. There will be no kid gloved theorists sent out, but plain, brainy, warm hearted, practical men. who understand and love their work. The farmer needs relief. Farming does not pay as it once did, yet the . farmers are the largest and wealthiest laboring class in America. These " lords of the soil " should not be forced by circumstances to be ser vants, but should agricultural nrodnrts continue to decline the average farm er will become only a renter. It is quite as essential that the farmer should know the chemistry of the soils and fertilizers as it is for the carpen ter to know the strength and grain of wood. L,et it be urged that live ques tion clubs and night experimental schools be organized for full mvesti gation and free discussion. This age demands training culture in all human anairs mat are to succeed. Compulsory Education. The compulsorv school law (TOPS into effect next su mmer. The law was passed May 16, 1895, and approved by the Governor with an explanation. The different assessors, when making their Spring assessments for 1896 will be supplied with an extra book by the County Commissioners, in which they are to enter the name, age and resi dence of every child in their ward or township between the age of 8 and 13. The County Commissioners will then furnish the school secretaries with the list of the names. The as sessors will be allowed pay, but will not be allowed pay for more than ten days. After this, every child under 13 years of age will be compelled to go to school at least 16 weeks in a year, unless living two miles from a school, physically or mentally disabled, or receiving private instruction at home. Each school district will be allowed to appoint one or more at tendance officers, whose duty it will be to apprehend all children playing truant. They are to receive not jnore than $2 per day. A room is to be provided, in which habitual truants are to be placed. At the end of each month each teacher shall furnish the secretary of the board with a list of all pupils who have been absent five days or more without sufficient cause. A parent trying to evade the law, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than $2 for the first offence, or more than $5 for the second. Arbitration and Ooast Defenses. The first public expression upon the great international questions of the day may be expected to disclose an optimistic or pessimistic coloring ac cording tO the Sources frnm nh.VW. they proceed, for men are advocates from sentiments before they are judges ! from facts. The united endeavor to ! provide a hign court of international arbitration for the peaceable adjust ment of international differences is in accordance with our highest senti ments, and out of these contentions history will register the ascendency of humanity and justice, although the advance may be much below the pre vailing ideals of this movement. To secure peace pessimistic meas ure are also advocated. Congressmen find that the aggregate indebtedness of the nations of Europe is $23,000, 000,000, incurred chiefly by war and preparations for war. Having little -faith in the triumphs of reason, they believe and accept the doctrine. "In time of peace prepare for war," and propose an expenditure of $ioo,coo, 000 for coast defenses during the next ten years. 1 he labor organiza tions of New York have protested against any expenditure of this kind, and the people generally concur in the same view. The Geneva arbitra tion (Alabama claims) and the Paris arbitration on the Bering Sea dispute are precedents that will determine the permanent policy between England and the United States. We believe in the people and propose to keen our coast defense for a better purpose. 1 he worils ot W. E. Gladstone to a London conference to consider this subject will be read with interest in this connection : "I am glad the discussion of arbi tration is to be separated from the Venezuelan question, upon which I do not feel myself in possession of the facts that I should wish. Mv views on arbitration in place of war were gathered from the part I took in the matter of the Alabama claim. I will only add that my conviction and sent iment on the subject grew in strength from year to year in proportion to the growth of the monstrous and barbar ous militarism, in regard to which I consider that England has to bear no small share of responsibility." A member of the Lvcominer countv bar says that "we need a law author izing Justices of the Peace, in case tney tind a criminal charge unwarrant ed, if it is a misdemeanor, to collect their own and the Constables costs from the prosecutor and in cases of felony, from the county. This would prevent the return of a great many cases to court that are Drobablv made only because by so doing the Justice ana nonstable can get their costs." Reading Wrinkles. An Italian scientist, M. Montegazzo has written an essav on the srienre ot wrinkles. He believes one's history V t . 1 . 1 . . .. ' can De largely toia by the lines upon the face. Enterinir into a Hesrrintinri of the different varieties and their meanings, he savs: " Horizontal lines across the forehead are fnnnrl even in children who are rickets or idiots, and that beinir out in the sun with the eyes unshaded will produce them immaturely, but they are natur al at 40 or earlier. Vertical lines be tween the eyes denote thought and study, since deep concentration con tracts the eyebrows : crief and worrv produce the same effect, and, fre quently repeated, either leaves a per manent fold in. the skin. Arched wrinkles just about the nose indicate extreme suffering, either mental nr physical. The earliest wrinkles of all and the most unavoidable are those which run down from either siHe of the nostril down to the mouth, and these are produced by smiling and even by the motion of the jaw in juahucuung a warning to gum cnewers. Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and build ing up medicine leads evervthW produced. It is positively the best. Others muy mine me same claim. But there's this difference: TFenroueU. Nnhhvm. nquity, out by Merit, Not by what we say, but by what fCV Hood's Cure unequalled in medical history. It positively, perfectly and permanently cures when all other medicines fail. That the keen discrimination of the people recognizes its merit and the cures by Hood's Barsaparilla, is Bnown Dy that they and elusion of the fact buy Hood's rilla In pref. to the ex- all others. Hood's Barsaparilla has a lararer no In than all other blood purifiers. It wins con fidence everywhere because the state ments in its advertising and testimonials are verified by all who take it. No other medicine has ever received such praise, or so many voluntary testimonials of won derful cures. No other medicine possesses pad I la the peculiar combination, proportion and process used in preparing Hood's Sarsapa 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, Salt Eheum, Catarrh, Rheumatism, all Humors, Kidney and Liver troubles, Dys pepsia, That Tired Feeling, builds up the nerves, creates an appetite and strengthens the whole system. Its merit, Us sales, Us (Syre Make Hood's Sarsaparilla the One True Blood Purifier. Sold by all druggists, f 1. Prepared only by C. I. Hood & p Lowell, Mass. Hftnd's Pills ,,; ,,e' family othrtio to tek,uj to operate. All druggists, w cents. JQKfcS LO JIG'S mV WEEKLY CHATS. Wh.kes-Barre, Ta., March t8, 1896. A strang ers. v never laua to com ment on the beau ties of our Silks and Dress Goods Departments. It has often been remarked that it bears a striking resemblance to this, and that ultra f.ishionablc New York or Philadel phia store. These comments, given gratuitously, speak the sentiment of our own people. We might add. That for all around good qualities our stoic holds a place distinctively its own the very highest point in the mercantile world. c have es tablished a Dress Maker's Supply I'uic.u in conjunction wiih our Mail order Department. The ob j ct of this department is to keep dress makers in close touch with the newest of everything pertain ing to their line of business. Please send us your name and ad dress and from time to time sam ples will be sent you as the new goods are received by us. We hope to mftke this branch of our business of mutual benefit and solicit the hearty co-operation of all dress makers. We arc sure you will soon recognize the advan tages of drawing upon a store of such prominence for any informa tion you may need in your busi ness. Silks. A beautiful quality of Black Faille Francaise S.Iks, u-tially sold .it $1.00, is now offered at the yard 75c. 'I he latest for Evening Waists is Double Width Tinsel Gauze and Japanese Crepes, very stylish, our price is the yard 49c. Fine Persian and Printed Warp bilis, so popular for Waiits, . i sold here at from 9SC. to $5 00 per yard. Gclered Dress Goods. Mohair and Wool Fancies, plain and figured Beige, Scottish Silk and Wool Plaids, Two Toned Beige and Sicilion arc the new Spring novelties, your selection at 49c. the yard. 40 inch All Wool Dress Serge in all colors, very finest, at 35c. A 1 I 1 1 r I jui n 001 uncviot Homespun, LorJcd Mohair, hancy Plaids and riue iicck iovemes are very popular at our popular price 2?c Rich Dress Patterns of exclu sive designs at I3.9S to $39.00. Zlzcli Cecils. Black Figured Mohair, full rlrcss width, the newest fabric for Spring wear, fully worth as others sell it 59c, our price 39c. Our new line of Mohair and Wool novelties are now being of fered at 59c, others charge 75c. for a like quality. Our famous Cl inch V.tcr Proof Cravenettc, the most desir able and economical fabric fir Spiing wear, capes, etc, is the yard $1.19. Separata Skirts. No garment ever made can fully take the place of the Sepa rate Skirts. Its uscfulnees is ap parent to all, worn with a stylish waist ; they give the wearer an ai: of grace that cannot be procured by any other garment. Seoarate Skirts. Firm rod t.In. - hair, full width, full ripple, lined throughout and faced arc sold at $193. Black and Blue Serges, splcndk' quality, are $3 9S. Figured Brilliantine, lined am.' finished as above, f 4 29. Serges lined throughout, W) veteen binding at bottom, $5 43 Damasse Silks, Sicilion., Crepe; and the newest cloths tange .1 price from $5.48 to i5.oo. All of the above are dr?-':- maker's finish and and are iu;ui on the most correct pjJncipka. Respectfully, Cor. W. Market and Public Sou.;: - VVitkes-Uifie. flip -JOHN Merchant SUITS I FROM 318,00. 1 CANDIDATES' CARDS. 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 II. FISHER, of Main Township. 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 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 E. SLATE, WE ARE NOT CRYING because thoro nre Romany bakers and confectioners lu Bloomaburg, BUT WE ARE REJOICINC over tlio fact that the mnny cus tomers who use our bread and cakes YEAR IN AND YEAR OUT have lonpr since learned thai they are the best. Our stock of Christ mas candy Is largo and open for Inspection. It Is pure, and the price Is right. D. A. McGKK, East Street Baker. That when you at lotiktng for a place to purchat meat, that ve Itatv mvtuiii o;wif a new meat market fit Die Hvan Ituliatiig, cor. tier of Main and Jelerson xireem, where you wilt receive polite and prompt attention, una get lite bent uualtty of meat. j pg John B. Elector, Spring Opening Of Latent Style Millinery Goods on Thursday and Friday, March 19 and 20. Mrs. M. A. Won NEXT DOOR TO SALTZER'S MUSIC STORE. R. TQWHS1HD C0HNEE MAIN & MARKET Sts. I TROUSERS BLOOMSBURG PA. I FROM S5.00. The Easter Gown Is the subject of almost every woman's thoughts. Whether v it is to be silk or wool, we are best equipped to furnish the choicest material. Nowhere are the assortment of Dress Fabrics and other exquisite and seasonable goods so great, so beautiful, or so extremely moderate in price. Tailored Suits for Little Prices. A line of stylish cloth suits, lis offer ed at prices that make it economy to buy one for every day use until real hot weather begins. The jacket will do to wear over shirt waists in the cool evenings, and the skirt in the early fall. You can all be suited at prices in reach of all. $6.00 to $16 00. Stylish Spring Suitings. are to be found here in all the newest and most fashionable materials. Every year they seem to grow more hand some, and this year is no exception. Persian effects, Crepons, Checks, Tlaids, Boucle, and others just as styl ish and pretty as these. They are nearly all cut in dress patterns and are entirely new. Prices, 4jc to $1.50 the yd. We still have some of the all wool Henrietta, we offer, in all shades at 25c the yd. Also those Serges, which we cannot buy now at the prices we offer them to you. They are not in the market, so do not delay. 50 in. wide and all wool, 50c the yd. A Glimpse at the New Silks. In all the years of our silk business we never saw such handsome, silken fabrics as now crowd our shelves and counters. Oriental natterns. in their wealth of bizarre colorings. Dainty warp-printed effects in subdued shad ings, and we might ramble on for an hour, but we won't, as we have not the time or space. Spring Coats and Capes. All the newest fads and fancies of fashion as they are to be found in the most stylish Spring Wraps are con tained in thos shown here. We are ready to show these handsome Coats and Capes to all comers. The more. me merrier. Bicycle Hose. Of course you are going to ride a wheel this year. There are dozens of good make?, all have their advantages, but the hose we offer you have no superiors, we might say equal, and we Jo not think we would vary from the truth, for the wearing quality and sat isfaction they will give. aoc the pair. BLOOMSBURG, PA. IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF CARPET, JWfATTmO, or OIL CJLOTII, YOU WILL FIND A NICE LINE AT W. 1. BftDWJEM 2nd Door above Court Ilouwe. A large lot of Window Curtains in stock. Feet 1 Iwet again? You'll die some day. DefureSgi long, too, if you don't take cnregJS of those feet. Some of iheSfii newest, most desirable things 3j in wet weather shoes are here. 38 AC DIUUItldUUI U Sttre Co., Ltd. at mmmmm MSB Hate. Counterpanes. Another lot opened Monday. You no doubt remember the ones we had before, those extra large hemmed ones, something again only quality improved, but not one bit more for the counterpanes. 98c ea. Lace Curtains. Friday we offer you what we call odds and ends, you will say they are not, but there are some soiled ones among the lot, a few broken pieces, some complete, but what is that to you. They ranged in price from $1.00 to $4.25 the pair. We wilt make it interesting for you to call and see them. Remember Friday, March 20th. In Our Grocery Dep't. We are always on the lookout for something to please you in the eating line. We do not try to give you second-class goods, do not like to sell them, but something we can recom mend as first class in every respect for the least possible money. Compare the quality of the goods, and see if you can buy any cheaper. We offer for this week some rare bargains. Colonial food, made from Austral ian white wheat, elegant breakfast cereal in 2 lb. packages at 9c the package. Usual price 13o. Asparagus tips, the very best of the vegetable, can't tell it from fresh, at 27 Jc the can, Usual price s&a We still offer that canned corn, until it is gone at the same price, SC the can. Our crackers and biscuits are al ways the latest, freshest and nicest goods to be had. Cheese wafers, something entirely new. We can highly recommend them, put up in 1 in. cartoons, 1 8c 11. Holmes & Coutes' Social Tea Bis cuit, in lib. cartoon, 2c the ll. Labanies' Violet Wafers, something nice and dainty in 1 lb. tin cartoons at 25c the fli. McLaren's Imperial cheese in por celain jars, 35c jar, Usual price 45c. Club House cheese, in glass jars, 40c jar. Meadow Sweet cheese put up in lb. packages, wrapped in tin foil. ic pack. Wha Sells tho H hi That's the question. It Is not the mnn who Is scouring the country around to rind some old toothless cows thHt have doue (food service for their owners, but belnjf a little a?ed now, tlmy tlud It Is cheaper to sell t hciix than to have tlieiu die upon their hands. The beet you know must be touKh. It can b bought low, but what you save then you will need to pay dentist bills later on. We buy nuihluK but Heavy Steer Beef. This Is raised upon corn, and killed when t he meat Is trnnd uud tender. Wo have the rin'St, cluis of trade In nioniiiHhurif. our customers are pleased with the meut we si ll. LOUIS LYONS, Hala S! BL00MSBURO. 2: SUBSCRIBE FOR TtfE COLUMBIAN
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