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Bloomsbunf, Pa.
THURSDAY, APRIL 30,
THE ALLEBTOWN CONVENTION-
The City of Allentown was taxed
to its utmost capacity m order to ac
commodate the vast number of peo
ple who attended the State Conven
tion. There were bands and red
lights galore, and the whole city was
decked in Holiday attire. The plat
form declares in favor of a firm un
varying maintenance of the gold stand
ard. UnalteraLlv opposed to devices
and schemes for the debasement of
the currency. Endorsed the adminis
tration of President Cleveland, and
endorsed Robert E. Pattison for
President bv the following resolutions
The Democracy of Pennsylvania
presents to the national convention as
its unanimous choice for the presi
dency the name of Robert E. Pattison
Twice chosen controller of the city of
Philadelphia and twice governor of
rennsylvania, in the face of large ad
verse party majorities, he has demon
strated by these elections that the
people trust him, and by his adminis
tration of these offices that their con
hdence was well founded. Knowing
mm to be honest, able, unassuming,
fearless, a consistent Democrat and
in harmony with the highest purposes
of his party, we present him for this
nomination to the Democracy of the
nation.
The nominees of the convention
were as follows :
John M. Uraden, of Washington, and
ucnjamin j ous, 01 ueiawire, were norai
nated for congredB-at-laree.
William M. Singerly, Philadelphia, George
. 1. inline, vnegneny, James Denton Han
coclc, Venango and Alexander II. Coffroth
Somerset, were (elected presidential electors
at- large.
William F. Harrity, Philadelphia, State
cnairman Kotiert Wright, Lehigh; J.
Henry Cochran, Lycoming; Charles A. Fa
Ban, Allegheny; Tr. John Todd, Montgomery
Benjamin . Meyers, tauphin; John S.
fining, r.rie, ana John i l.enahan, of Lu
rente, were chosen as deleeatcs-atelarre.
An incident of the nomination of Mr
Wright was his announcement of withdrawal
on the convention floor. The delegates re
fused to accept his retirement, however, and
he was elected with others. The cause of
Mr. Wright's action was a contest in the
ninth congressional district over the selection
of district delegates. The llerks delegates to
the convention, who numbered nineteen to
ten lor Lehigh, chose the two district dele.
gates to the national convention and innnrrrl
Lehigh, because Mr. Wright was selected
a a aciegate-at-large.
The presidential electors are as follows:
first district. Samuel Dickson: Sernrwl
Albert M. Hicks; Third, John M. Campbell,
1 uunn, james J. Kyan; mm, John Hngnn,
Philadelphia; Sixth. John U. Hinkson. Ches.
ter; Seventh, William Stabler, Norristown;
i.iKiuu, jonn ji. niorm, Mroudsburg; Ninth,
Thomas A. Haak, Womelsdorf; Tenth,
Charles V. Reniger, Lancaster; Eleventh,
Charles H. Schatit, Scranton; Thirteenth,
Charles F. King, I'ottsville; Fourteenth,
ymn iv. Koyai, I larnslnir; fifteenth, John
M. Carroll, Towanda; Sixteenth, C. J. Red
ly, Williainsportj Seventeenth, J. I'. HoiTcr,
Washingtonville; Eighteenth, Lucien Hanks,
Milfltown; Nineteenth, A. J. Brudy, Mc
Sherrystown; Twentieth, George W. Rhine,
Altoona; Twrnty-first, lohn C. Patten. Inrli-
nna; Twcnty-sccond, William Wcihe, I'itts.
hurg; Twenty-third, J. J. Brooks, Sewikley;
Twenty-fourth, J. J. McFarland, Dunbar;
- 1 ... w-iiu, new uavic;
Twenty-sixth, J. L. McKinncy, Titusville;
Twcnly-scvcnth, S, S. Hackett, Emporium;
r wenty. eighth, Harry Alvin Hall, Rulgeway.
WHY THEY BOLD,
The Secrotary of the Alabama Telophone
Company Gives the Reason.
George A. VVilkins, secretary of the
Alabama Telephone and Construction
company, in conversation with a re
porter ot the Journal this morning,
said in answer to a question as to why
the company abandoned the telephone
business in Selma: "The simplest
reason was that the exchange was not
paying expenses, and there was no
piospcct of it doing so at the prices
charged. It appeared to be impossi
ble with the instruments used, princi
pally the Harrison, to give satisfactory
service that would bear comparison
with the Bell. This was a constant
source of complaint and annoyance.
"It is all well enough to talk about
home institutions and local influences,
but the investors want and expect to
receive some returns on their invest
ment, and the people, the patrons of
the Telephone Exchange, want, de
mand and must have good service.
The prices charged and the instru
ments used by our company would
bring neither, and this is the reason
why we abandoned the field." The
Selma Journal ', April 16, 1896.
Drive out the impurities from your
blood with Hood's Sarsaparilla and
thus avoid that tired, languid feeling
and even serious illness.
THE M03EY QUESTION,
The present year will witness in
the United States the discussion of
the money and currency question un
exampled in our history since the
great contest between General Jack
son ami the banks. L ndoubtedly by
the nominations to be made for Presi
dent, and by the platform adopted by
National Conventions the question
whether our coin money shall have
an inherent or fictitious value, and
whether our paper currency shall re
present real or debased money, will
be presented for popular judgment
These questions can no longer be
kept in the back ground by political
parties. 1 ney must be met, and the
party that meets them frankly and
lairiy, and presents soun1 reasons for
its position upon them, will be entitled
to win, and will deserve success.
It is certain that many wild and
visionary views about currency are
arloat in the country, and that in dif
ferent sections opposing opinions
prevail ; nor is either one of the great
parties free from discordant views.
We have therefore a case where
not only leading men, but all citizens
may adopt and act upon the senti
ment of Dr. Franklin embodied in
the Pennsylvania constitution in 1776
that "a frequent recurrence to funda
mental principles is necessary to main
tain liberty and preserve the pros
perity of the people." Now it is a
fundamental principle that money
must have an intrinsic value equal to
its nominal face value ; not dependent
upon Government for its support, and
always to be relied upon whether in
smooth times, or in times of convul
sion and danger. Nor is the patent
fact to be over looked that paper cur
rency whether issued by government
or by banks is not money in any
proper sense, but only represents
money when and so long only as it is
convertible by the holder into coin
11 cans lor money; it is payable in
money; but is not money itself. If
the government or bank which issues
it fails to pay it on demand, it is dis
credited, sinks to a discount or in
case of bank or government insolvency
may be entirely lost. But patter cur
rency differs also from money in the
important fact that it is in itself of no
value ; it is simply public or corporate
credit in the form of a promise to pay.
That promise must be kept or the
bill, note or certificate in question is
wortn no more than blank paper;
in other words it is worth nothing.
Another point to be observed is that
coined money, unlike paper currency,
has a double function ; it performs
two distinct offices or duties 5 it is not
only currency, passing from hand to
nana like bank or treasury notes in
the pecuniary transactions of society,
but it is also a standard of value, price
and payment. In this latter capacity
it is the balance wheel, the steadying
power of all commerce and trade, and
measure of all pecuniary transaction.
It must therefore have inherent or
intrinsic value in order to be money,
and such has been the doctrine of all
thinkers and writers entitled to atten
tion, and the practice of civilized gov
ernment has been conformed to their
views. And if examination be made
of exceptional example where this
doctrine has been departed from by
monarch or ruler in former times,
they will invariably be found examples
of madness or folly producing bitter
fruits of calamity and distress. It fol
lows from what has been said that we
should have a single standard of
money resting in the intrinsic value
of money coin, and that in its double
capacity of a money standard and of
currency for popular use. The money
of the United States before 1878 was
made and issued upon sound princi
ples wnicn should be rigidly main
tained by government, aud supported
by the people.
Hopeful Signs Uontinue.
We made a note last week of the
fact that a chance in the nolitical
current has set in. The tide, which
for the past three years has been in
favor of the Republicans, has turned
in the other direction : with pooH
reasons why it should continue that
way from now until the boastful, over
contident party, which looks upon its
election of the nexc President as a
sure thing, will meet with deserved
defeat in November.
The town elections that have re
cently occured in a number of States.
east and west, are indications of this
change in the current. There could
be no better indicators of the nolitical
drift. We mentioned the occurrence
of these signs in Ohio, Michigan,
Wisconsin, and particularly in New
York State, where the Democratic
gains have been of the most marked
character. And now we have to re
cord the result of local elections in
New Jersey, which came off last week.
showing Democratic gains in nearly
an localities. The New York Tribune
admits that in New York the Demo
cratic success was astonishing, and
that generally throughout the State
"tney made a better showing than
they have done in two years."
The fact is that thev are makinc
better showing everywhere and there
is good reason why this change is tak
ing place. The victories of the Re-
publicans since 189 a were not owing
to an increase in their vote. It was
chiefly due to the fact that large
numbers of Democrats stayed away
from the polls. They were dissatisfied
with many things that occurred in the
management of their own party, for
some of which there was a real cause
for dissatisfaction while others were
imaginary, but nevertheless it kept
them from the polls. But the disap
probation they were willing to display
in off years will not characterize their
action in a presidential contest.
Being fully convinced that Democratic
principles and practices are necessary
for the welfare of the country, they
will rally in full force in support of
their presidential ticket j and that they
are preparing themselves for such a
demonstration is being shown in the
result of the local elections. Belle-
fonle Watchman.
ExcessiTe Failures.
Bradstreet's reports more business
failures for the first three months of
1896 than for any like period in the
history of the country. The average
was 50 per day, and the average
amount of each was over $14,000.
It is quite well established that fully
95 per cent of all persons engaging in
business fail sooner or later. Is it nec
essary that this large per cent of wrecks
should constantly characterize the
business world ? If they follow in the
train of hard times or crises, can these
causes be overcome ? Many students
and a few statesmen experience the
hope and surprise expressed by Rev
Heber Newton in these words, "I
am astonished at nothing in our busi
ness life so much as the absence of an
earnest, determined effort on the part
of our men of brains to find the cause
of these chronic crises and hard times,
and then set upon the track of some
remedy therefor."
We are promised answers to these
timely inquiries in our live question
columns in the near future.
A GBEAT LEOTTJEE.
We are glad to announce to our
readers that Rev. S. Parkes Cadman
of New York will deliver his truly
great lecture on "Abraham Lincoln
in the Methodist tabernacle, Blooms-
Pa., Tuesday evening. May 12. at 8
o'clock. Mr. Cadman is a young
man, out he is conceded by all who
nave heard him to be one of the great
est lecturers on the American plat
form to-day, and his lecture on Abra
ham Lincoln is doubtless his best.
Miss Frances E. Willard, President
w. L.. 1. U. says 'It is a remarkable
oration." Wallace Brice says " It
beats Ineersoll's famous deliverance."
Hon. Judge Matt. H. Ellis, Judge
Advocate General G. A. R. savs 'I
say to all the world that Dr.- Cadman's
lecture on Lincoln is the best I have
ever heard on that ereat man." The
admission will be only 35 cts., and no
extra charge for reserved seats. At
this low figure for such a remarkable
lecture the Methodist tabernacle will
doubtless be full.
As well as all other Important organs
find Htrength and vigor in Hood's bar
suparillu. The way in which Hood's
SarHanurilla restores titrinirth nfii.i-
serious lllneHs, by purifying, vitalizing
ana ciiricinng tno hiood, wins warm
praino and cordial recommendations.
Jtcad Mrs. Messenger's interesting
statement :
" I want to Bay a few words In praise of
Hood's Sarsaparilla. Nearly two years
ago my health began to run down, and in
me tan 1 nad an attack of the grip. From
that time on my heart and
Serves
were very badly effected, bo that I could
not do my own work. I consulted our
family physician end received a little
help. I read about Hood's Barsaparilla
and decidod to try It. In a few weeks I
had been benefited bo much that I was
able to do my own housework, washing
and all. I have, aUo, taken Hood's Pills
In connection with Hood's Barsaparilla,
and they, too, have done me much -good.
I will not be without them. I have taken
tbirtoen bottlos of Hood's Sarsaparilla and
through the blessing of God it has cured
me. I have worked as hard as ever the
past summer, and I am thankful to say I
am perfectly well. I advise any one whoBe
Stomach
Is out of order, or who is suffering from
nervous prostration or heart trouble, to
take Hood's Barsaparilla and Hood's Pills
and be cured. Hood's Pills when taken
with the Barsaparilla help Just sb much
gain." Mrs. Mahy M. Mebsknoeb,
Freehold, Pa.
N. B. If you decide to take Hood's Bar
saparilla do not be induced to buy any
other instead. Get Hood's and only
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PBI8BTTEEIAL KOTO,
The Presbytery of Northumberland
held its regular spring meeting at
Berwick, commencing on Monday,
April aoth at 3:30 P. M. and continu
ing until Wednesday 2nd, M.
Thinking that your readers might
be pleased to learn something about
the make up of that body and its do
ings, I have concluded to write a few
lines on that subject.
The first thing that attracted my
attention as to its make up was the
absence of what had for a long time
been familiar faces. I think theie
was not one minister there who was
present at the first meeting of Presby
tery which I attended. There are
still two ministers living within its
bounds who were present, and I be
lieve only two i the others have either
moved to other places or have gone
to their reward.
There were a few elders who have
for a long time represented their vari
ous congregations. Elders are not
noted for greater longevity than min
isters, but they are less inclined to
itinerate.
Presbytery c6nvened at the appoint
ed lime and was constituted by prayer.
The sermon by the retiring moderator
failed to materialize as he was one of
the absentees. The organization of
Presbytery by the election of a mod
erator was the first thing done. The
Rev. M. L. Ross, D. D., was chosen
for that position. After some routine
business Presbytery adjourned to
meet at 7:50 P. M., when a sermon
was preached by the Rev. Julius A.
Herold, pastor of the first Presbyterian
church of Williamsport, shortly after
which they adjourned to meet at 9
A. M., Tuesday. The forenoon work
was either not interesting or of such a
nature that I shall pass it.
Adjourned until 2 P. M. The
principle item of interest in the after
noon was the examination of two
young men, Mr. Harvey Brokaw and
Mr. E. E. Lashley, candidates for the
Gospel ministry. The examination
being satisfactory, they were called
upon to preach trial sermons in the
evening. The Tuesday evening ses
sion was principally taken up with the
sermons by those young men. They
acquitted themselves in a manner
that showed they had taken pains to
prepare for the work which they were
about to enter upon.
Wednesday, 9 A. M. a vote was
taken by which those young men
were sustained in their examination.
The one, now Rev. E. E. Lashley,
was ordained and arrangements were
made for his installation as pastor of
the Presbyterian church at Chilisqua
que. The ordination of Mr. Brokaw
was postponed for a time. He ex
pects to go as a missionary to Japan.
Presbytery adjourned at 11:30 A.
M. to meet at St. Mary's in October.
A Layman.
Holmes will hang on May Seventh,
the Governor refuses to resDite the
as
mu
ilti murderer.
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 (act
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-j
Room and picture moulding
always in stock. )
WILLIAM H. SLATS
ESC2ANQE H0TIL1BLD3.
CORNER MAIN & MARKET Sts,
BLOOMSBURG PA.
PURSEL &
Note the active, thrifty, progressive look of things. You
have confidence in the reliability of our statements. We strive
for this. We won't sell you cotton for wool or jute for flax.
The meaner sorts of merchandise we have no time to bother
with. Neither have you if we j'udge our trading public aright.
We keep only the reliable kind here.
Want you to inspect the stock by the clear white light of
day. By this truth telling light you can make your selections
with the utmost satisfaction.
New Hosiery and
Underwear.
Time now to be thinking of chang
ing from the thicker to the lighter
weights. We've anticipated your
thoughts here. You all know our
reputation in these things. We've
prepared to equip you with spring and
summer hosiery and underwear in a
very satisfactory manner.
Ladies' silk vests, short sleeves, 50c
Ladies' lisle vests, short sleeves, 50c.
Ladles' gauze vests in short and long
sleeves at 30c
Ladies' summer vest, laced front 25c
1 adies' gauze vests, good quality, usually
sells for 15c, a for 25c
Ladies' tan hose elegant quality, 25c.
Ladies' lisle thread drop stitch hose, never
sell for less than 75c except here 65c.
Ladies' real maw yarn black hose, 25c.
Ladies' stainless black silk plated hose,
can't tell them from real silk 50c
Capes, Skirts and Tail
ored Suits.
We seem to hit it just right in this
garment buying. Perhaps its the
styles or the prices, or both; whatever
it is its doing the business. The skirts
and tailored suits are creating no end
of favorable comment. Just as you'd
like them if you bought the material
and had them made, but we save you
that trouble and it costs you nothing,
Silk capes, lined with silk,
circular style, and made in
the most approved fashion
$5.00, $0.50, $8.00, and $9.00
Serge capes, just what you
want to wear for riding or
driving these cool evenings,
$4.00
Tailored suits, in the most
BLOOMSBURG, PA.
Rupture Piles
CURED.
No Knife.
No lptinMnn
Iroui business.
FISTULA, FISSURE, and all diseases of
the Item um suoecssf nlly treated. Hefr
ence to over BOO cases during tie past
year. Call or send for testimonials of
what your neighbors, who liave been
cured, suy.
Dp, A. P. O'MALLEY, Specialist,
Washington St. WILSES-BABBE,
(20 Tow Coitiatcia Pnetlos Is WllHi-Birri.)
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approved style, very little al
terations to be made and we
will make those without extra
cost $5.00 to $9.50.
Shimmering Waist Silks.
Just the items this lime. No argu
ments half so strong, besides they
must be seen to be appreciated.
China silks in Dresden designs
24 inches wide, 75c. the yd.
lirocade silks, just what is desired for an
evening waist in light blue, green, yellow
and pink
24 inches wide, 90c. the yd.
Coolness and Economy
in a laundried shirt waist. Couldn't
get them fast enough last year. Got
them now, though; hundreds of them.
All the newest and best ideas, and we
are selling them at a great rate, at &
small profit, but it pays. Can't tell
you about them half as good as when
you see them.
Groceries;
We don't often offer any schemes
with Baking Powder, but we happened
to purchase a powder equal to the
Royal in ouality, and sells at the same
price, but to introduce it we offer
many useful articles with each pound.
No truck, but things you really need
in the home. It is called White Cap.
and comes highly recommended.
Brooms in large quantity, bought at
a small figure. You get the benefit,
and why not ? We appreciate your
trade and try to show it in this way.
Ladies' parlor brooms 25c.
Usually 35c
Ladies' No. 1 brooms aoc
Usually 30c.
An elegant broom for general house use 15c
Always sold at 25c.
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OHIO FL AC, BEAVER VALLEY FLAG
CURB, STEP AND CAPS.
Artificial stone paving in all
its branches, including Mel
lick's patent arch pavement
All work guaranteed.
Fit AN K WETII MATT DOYLE, Foremen.
O. II. M13I.I.ICK, Manager,
Wikt Building, Blooiiinburir, PB.
1-S3-3U1.
Removed !
SCHUYLER'S
HARDWARE,
TO
MAIN and IRON STS.
DECIDED!
It has been decided by E.
Jacobson, proprietor of the
gteat Boston Clothing House,
to open one of the branches
at Bloomsburg, Pa. The
Boston Clothing House have
the facilities for selling every
thing in the line of men's and
boy's wear for about half the
price charged by other deal
ers. People in need of cloth
ng will do well to wait for
the opening which will take
place on Saturday, April 18,
opposite the St. Elmo Hotel
E. Jacobson, Prop.
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