4 THE COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURG, PA. .otamfshit. ESTAULISIIEI) lPfili. tflu tfolumMn Snnorrnt, SSTABLlSn ED WV. COXOI.inATET 1SH. rUBLISIIKl 1' EUY Till UsDAY MOHXINU at rtloomsbuig, the county scat of Columbia Couut.v, IVniiiylvunlD. JKO. E. KI.WKLI. lilUTtiR. UEO. C. KOAN, Fokkmas. Tift: Inside tlie county .$1.00 a ycarlu rut nc; $1.50 If not raid In advance outside tt county, $l.5 a year, strictly In advance. A 11 communications should be addressed to TUK COLUMBIAN, 1 Bloomsburg, I'a. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, i8. William McKinley will be the twenty-fifth President of the United States. On the 26th of February, six days before the inauguration, he will be 52 years old, the same age that Abraham Lincoln was when inaugur ated in 1 86 1. Mr. Lincoln, like Mr. McKinley was born in February. Like Lincoln, McKinley served in Congress before his election to the Presidency. He will be the fourth President furnished by Ohio, the others being William Henry Harrison, Rutherford B. Hayes and James A. Garfield. Virginia the " mother of Presidents " has furnished five. As Benj. Harrison and 17. S. Grant were born in Ohio, it is about a stand off between the Buckeye state and the Old Dominion. A canvass of the House of Repre sentative shows that sound money will have 47 majority in tlat body. Such a preponderance, after such a deter mined battle in defense of the public credit carries with it a responsibility for action. The sound money major ity in the present Congress have not been left in doubt as to the desire of the people. The majority of the pop ular vote is far more expressive and urgent than the showing in elected representatives. A tax on beer to fill the Treasury, and a repeal of the Act of Congress requiring greenbacks to be reissued after payment, would clear the way to safe and steady business, make it unnecessary to call the next Congress together in extra session, and give the incoming Administration an unrestrained opportunity, free from the pressure of deficits or distresses. to regulate the taxes and the finances solely with reference to the general weuare. rnna. Kccora. Preserve the flag. The election and its attendant excitement is over, nartis.in r.inmr ;c again buried, and all of us are once mure umy American citizens, jealous of the honor of the country, and a self constituted but vigilant guard over the country's flacr. We Hi.iv thrA- fore, be permitted to make a few re- 1,1. . manes tnat coma not have been made during the camnaicn without ffnr tint they would be misconstrued or wil fully distorted. We do not think it is patriotic or ngn.. ior American citizens or any. body else to use the American flag for any other purpose than that for which the founders of our government and the defenders of our countrv in tended it should be used as " the banner of the greatest country in the world, the emblem of popular govern ment, the svmbol of trt.inm .,11 the people of the earth. Any other use 10 wmcn 11 can be put is dese cration that ought not tc be permitted, that ought to be prevented, the hint of which should be smothered, During the recent campaign the American flag was converted into a political advertisement by all parties. No man but a fool would insist his party is the only one that contains American citizens and patriots, and when he savs it is pvn-ir,i.r t... u is a fool and he would know it too if ne were not so great a one. But the flag was flung out by the parties as illustrative of their transcendent pa triotism and the flag of the United States was thus converted into a mere political rag with no meaning. In nearly every city worse than this was done. The names of clubs, pictures of candidates and anything else that ingenuity might invent were printed on the American flag, which was then suspended in the streets. In this case the duty of the American patriot no matter what party owned such a fla" was to pull down that thing and tear it to pieces. It was not a flag but an advertisement which degraded and belittletf the flag. There is a law against using the American flag as a business advertise ment. We respectfully suggest to the various patriotic orders and societies that they endeavor to have passed a law preventing the use of Old Glory as an advertisement by any political body now existing or to exist. It was bad enough to use the flag ior busi ness advertisements. It is ten times worse to- besmirch it in the muck of a political campaign. Patriot. Governor Hastings, having refused further respite to Eckard, the Luzerne County murderer, who killed School director Bittenbender some years ago, he must hang on December 8th. Eesumption of Business- J)nns Review for November 2 1st. has the following to say about 'trade : lne gain in volume of business continues entirely without precedent. .More man 390 establishments have started work, since the election, which were idle, and at least 300 have in creased working force, making 690 concerns which are known to have added largely to the number of hands at work, and these are only pait of the wnoii! number. Jwery day thus adds thousands to the number of those who are able to buy a week's supplies, and to make up cradually for many months of enforced economy. Already this brings great increase in the volume of business, and the Clearing House ex changes, for the first time in several years, not only exceed those of last year by 10 per cent., but also exceed those of the same week in 189a by 9 per cent. Business men are all anx ious to prevent anything like the fic titious excitement of last summer, and in nearly all b.anches an excessive rise in prices is prevented. But with more hands at work there is inevitably a greater demand for supplies, materials and products. The speculative markets have been reacting, which is alsojnatural. Wheat has risen with wonderful rapidity, so that exports had been checked by the higher prices, and realizing started a break which made the close 3 J lower for the week. It appears that Pacific exports of wheat, flour included, were nearly 3,000,000 bushels larger July 1 to Nov. 1 than last year, and all other exports about 15,800,000 bushels larger, or more than 50 per cent., and in November Atlantic exports have been 4,394,106 bushels, flour included, against 4,763, 745 ,ast )ear- The de mand for freight room, both here and on the Pacific coast, is still so large as to disclose an extraordinary foreign demand. Western receipts for the month thus far have been only 14, 796,888 bushels, against 23,398,311 last year, but the visible stocks con tinue to increase, although the milling returns slightly exceed those of the last or any previous year. Cuba, Spain and the United States- The war in Cuba is a vastly inter esting affair in which both our sym pathies and our interests are largely engaged; but it is not our affair. Spain has given us no cause to inter fere, and much as we would like to intervene in behalf of the Cubans, who by their spirited defense against over whelming odds have given proof of their courage and their deserving, we are restrained by that international comity which leaves to every nation the regulation of its own internal af fairs and to which we ourselves ap pealed in our late struggle with our own rebellious states. But the war in Cuba is so exhaust ing to both parties that it must soon be brought to an end. The United States will occupy a position of the greatest advantage at the close of the struggle if, in the meantime, it shall have observed the obligations of neu trality. If Spain shall no longer be able to maintain its authority in Cuba the geographical position of the island and its necessary commercial relations with the United States will make the interests of this country paramount in me determination ot its lu'.ure. Evi dently the time is almost at hand when the Spaniards will be forced to con sider whether it will not cost more to keep Cuba than to let it go. That will be the ripe moment for the United States to speak decisively. Philadel phia Record. Defaulter to the Extent of $110,000. John H. Hoffa, cashier of the first national bank of Lebanon, now occu pies a cell in the Dauphin county prison in default of Sie.ooo h.iil. n self-confessed defaulter to $110,000. tie stole the money and invested it in a mine in the far west. Hoffa was connected with the bank for seventeen years, twelve of which he served as cashier. Hoffa's bond cannot be found, and a report gained currency at leDanon on Monday that he had made way with it to save his friends. Mr. Hoffa confessed his guilt which is as follows : "I have Stolen from the first nation al bank of Lebanon at least $109,180. Included in this amount are certain notes amounting to $13,400, upon which I appear ; also a note of $5,000 signed by my brother, Allen D. Hoffa. These notes were discounted by me, not passed bv anv of the board of rli. rectors. This money was stolen by me ai amerent times and in different amounts, covering a period of at least six years. "John H. Hoffa." Governor at a Silver Wedding. Governor and Mrs. Hastin in Bellefonte Monday niirht attendinrr the silver wedding of Mr. and Mrs. w. is. Maim. lne presents were valuable and numerous, and Included a full silver Ket from f.rnn. Hastings and General II. C. Mr. Cormick. Mr. Malin la a mnmlnpnt Republican politician, and superin- icnuem 01 tne telephone company. Additional Local. RESOLUTION 0S THE BEATU OF MK8. HOUTZ- Resolutions of condolence passed by the W. C. T. U., of Orangcville, Pa., on the death of Mrs. Sarah J. Houtz, wife of Rev. Alfred Houtz who died at iicr home in Orangeville, I'a., Nov. 17th 1896. Whereas, in the allwise provi dence of God has passed from earth the spirit of Mrs. Sarah J. Houtz. Thi rkkore Resolved,- That by her death the Woman's Christian Union has lost a wise counsellor, an earnest faithful worker, and while we mourn the death of our sister helper in the cause of Temperarce, we are admonished to greater zeal a.id diligence, realizing that the standard she has lain down must be grasped and born aloft, by us who remain, till conies the time, " When the tears of the sowet and the songs of the reaper shall mingle together in joy." Resolved ; That the community has lost a valuable member of society, the Reformed Church an honored, willing and successful worker, the home a faithful wife, a loving tender mother. Yet we would not murmur, we know she has exchanged suffering for joy, labor for reward. Let us emulate her virtues, and seek to be ready as she when the Master shall call. Resolved ; That we tender the bereaved family our warmest sym pathy, recommending them to the care of Him who does not afflict willingly. Resolved ; That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of the deceased, and also entered on the records of our Union and other copies inserted in the county papers. Mrs. Margaret S. Eves. Mrs. Jaxe Masteli.er. Mrs. May Conner. BITS OF BASE BALL NEWS. Who will manage the Phillies next season ? It is announced that the Brooklyn club is willing to exchange Mike Grif fin for a good man. Walter Brodie says he has not yet been notified by Manager Hanlon of being traded to Pittsburg. Monte Cross, of the St. Louis Browns, is of the opinion that Donahue is a better pitcher than Britenstein. Anson would like to have Rillv I Nash to play third base, but the Phil- adelphia management will hardly be so foolish as to let him go. Emmet Rogers, who caught for Pottsville last year, is free to sign with any club, and would like to get into some good minor league. Could the Philadelphia club afford to give Tavlor, Grady and Cooley for . Rusie ? If these three men were offered Freedman might accept. It is asserted on good authority that Lave Cross will play in Cleveland next season. A deal is said to be on for McKean, Cleveland's shortstop. Ben Ellis, who is on the Phillies reserve list, says he will not go to Detroit next season unless he gets the same salary he received from the Phillies. Tony Mullane, who pitched for St. Paul last season, has made an appli cation for a position as a National League umpire. Mullane has been pitching tor fifteen years. New York's infield next season will be composed of four players who have been captains of base ball teams. Joyce, the present captain, was also captain of the Senators 5 George Davis captained the Giants, so did Gleason, and Jake Beckley acted in the same capacity for the Pittsburg team. And now again we repeat as we have done so many many times before " lookout for them Phillies next sea son." It seems very peculiar that a team which is composed of the very best individual players that ever donn ed a uniform as everyone knows the Phillie team is, can get together and play such miserable ball as they have done throughout the season that has just closed. It is very discouraging for an admirer of the Phillies to look Why. Do people buy Hood's BanjaparUlu In preference to any other, in tact almost to the exclusion of all others? They know from actual use that Hood's Is the best, 1. e., it cures when others fail. Hood's Sarsaparilla is still made under the personal supervision of the educated pharmacists who originated It. The question of beat is Just as positively decided in favor of Hood's as the question of comparative sales. Another thing: Every advertisement of Hood's Sarsaparilla is true, is honest. Sarsaparilla Is the One True Blood Purifier. All druggists. 11. rreparedonly byC. I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass. Hood's Pills with Uood'i MpariUat nnnanr ill SUITS FROM S18.00. back over their seasons record, but if they go at 'em," next season and fly the flag of '97, all will be forgiven. If you want an evening's fun and enjoyment go to the Opera House on Friday night and see the up-to-date farce comedy "The Gilhollys Abroad," by the Gorman Brothers. Their com pany this year is larger and better than ever before and a first class perform ance is guaranteed. Horse Sale. Grant Shuster will sell a car load of Illinois horses at Adams' livery, Berwick, on Saturday 28th, at one o'clock. J. S. Williams, auctioneer. Meetings have been in progress at the Lutheran Church during all last week, and will continue through all of this week. Song service every even ing at 7:15 followed by preaching at 7:30. All persons are invited. The interest in the meetings has been increasing. A large lot of envelopes just re ceived at this office, including, Nos. 1, 2 and 3 drug j pay and coin ; all the commercial sizes, and large sizes Nos. 9 and 10. They were bought cheap for cash, and our customers will get the benefit ot it. Order no if. 2t. The Annual Reunion of the Philo logian Society of the Normal School will be held to night in Normal Auditorium. Booker T. Washington, of Tuskegee, Ala., will lecture on " Solving the Negro Problem in the Black Belt of he South. Regular services in the Lutheran Church, preaching in the morning at 10:30 by the pastor. In the evening at 7:00 the Woman's Missionary Society will hold their annual Thanks giving service with appropriate exer cises. Rev. Foster A. Gift of Scran ton Mission, will address the audience. Thanksgiving envelopes collected. At the annual meeting of the stock holders of the Bloomsburg Land Im provement Company held last Monday, the following officers and directors were elected for the ensuing year : President, B. F. Sharpless; Secre tary, N. U. Funk ; Treasurer, Chas. H. Campbell ; Directors, B. F. Sharp less, A. G. Briggs, J. L. Dillon, N. U. Funk, Dr. II. W. McReynolds, Jno. L. Moyer, O. W. Cherington. If you are in need of printing of any kind it will be to your advantage to call at this office. We know our work and prices will please. We have received a lot of new job type and are now better equipped than ever before to print fine wedding invitations, etc. Our workmen have had years of experience and are well up in the art. Call in and see samples. Judge E. N. Willard. of Scranton. contemplates resigning from the Sup erior Dencn. 1 nis nas been talked of for some time, and Fridav an an. nouncement was made. The reasons given are that the Judge dislikes traveling and the loner absences from home consequent upon the office. He nas come to the decision .only after the urgent requests of his immediate family. Bar Association's Next Banquet. The State Bar Association on Sat urday elected C. LeRue Munson of Williamsport toast master for the an nual banquet to be held at the meet ing at Cresson, June 30 next. The following toasts were selected : " The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania," ex Deputy Attorney General Lyman D. Gilbert, of Harrisburgj "The Bar," M. Russell Thayer, of Philadelphia j "The Bench," Judge George W. Or lady, of the Superior Court; "The Client," J. Frank Eshleman, of Lan caster ; "Ourselves," E. W. Smith; of Pittsburg. Strike of 1000 for Tortaightly Pay. Owing to the men at a Shamokin Colliery not being paid last Saturday they went on strike Tuesday morning and notified State F'actory Inspector Campbell that the semi monthly pay law had been violated. He arrived Tuesday afternoon, and conferred with the employes and officials. One thousand men and boys are idle. Bucknell University foot ball team defeated Dickenson Seminary at Sun bury on Saturday last, score 6 to o. h E, TOW CORNER MAIN & MARKET BLOOMSBURG PA. EFFECT FOLLOWS CAUSE. Just the same a3 night follows day. A warm October has caused many a merchandise maker to lay awake nights and wonder how he would unload his products. There's only one solution; he's got to tempt the ready money merchant by offering his wares at a fraction of early seasons E rices. We've been tempted and here's the effect. It means encficial buying for you. That's what pleases ua most. COLORED DRESS STUFFS If you've got dress goods to buy it would seem almost imperative that you should take advantage of these offerings. Couldn't touch them a month ago at anything like these prices. There is busy buying and you ought to be among the buyers. 25 different dress patterns,just what you want for your new dress, no two alike, strictly all wool, and high class goods. They go Jor one-fourth less than they are marked, some less than that. 50c. the yd. patterns at 38c. the yd. $1.00 " " " 75c. the yd. 8 pieces different weaves, plain goods, all wool, were 80c. and $1.00 the yd.; 1 2 pieces all wool, mixed cloths were 50c. the yd.; 7 pieces novel ties, 38 in. wide, were 42c; they all go for one price 29c. the yd. NOVEMBER CLOAK SILLING. We planned early for the biggest garment business in our history, and we're getting it in shape now for a few days of phenomenal selling. To hesi tate is to lose the best cloak chance of the season. One lot of ladies' coats, strictly first class all this year's productions, were $6.00, now $5.00. Another lot, not many, ladies' coats, all this year's goods, cheap at the price they are marked, were 10.00, now $7.50. Another lot ot ladies' coats, 25 in the lot, short and all right in every respect, never heard of it before in this town, sold at $10 00 to $15.00, now $5.00 Children's long coats, not many in this lot, will go at exactly half prices. 11LOOMSBVRO, PA. COLLEG-E of lOTTSIILTZESS Columbian Building, BLOOMSBURG, PA. Will be organized OCTOBER 20th, One school in seven cities having the largest number of students of any business college in America. .$100 In 1 order to facilitate organizing the Bloomsburg branch, the first fifty scholarships will be sold for only $50 each. A scholarship will entitle the holder to graduating courses in the Business, Shorthand, Typewriting, and English departments. Time unlimited. The regular rates for these courses in other schools are from $100 to $200. For full information, write to G,W. WILLIAMS. Prev Sound-Writing. Sixteen hundred and fifty years ago, at Alexandria, we find one Origen, a theologian and scholar, under the patronage of his friend Ambrosius, devoting himself with tremendous energy to his literary labors. It is interesting to note that this wealthy friend and patron has provided him with seven shorthand writers and with an equal number of transcribers, to gether with young girls who act as copyists. As much progress has been made in sixteen years in the matter of stenography and transcribing as was made in the sixteen centuries from the time of Origen. Shorthand has become the vocation of thousands of both sexes. Only seven years ago was the study of shorthand introduced as a full course of Peirce School, yet in that time it has become the largest shorthand school of Philadelphia. The great champion live bird shoot of the world will be held at. Trenton, N. J., Dec. 1, 2, and 3. All the pro' fessional shots of the woild will be present. Some members of the Bloomsburg Gun Club will probibly attend. ' MSB Hatter. 5tS. B TROUSPP.Q I FROM S5.00. UNDERWEAR. Not a shoddy garment among them We won't give such truck shelf room. We will sell you honrst underwear what you will pay for truck elsewhere. This is a sampler: Men's neat wool underwear, 60 per cent, all wool, guaranteed, were made to sell at 75c, now 50c. DISHES. We never sold as many dishes as we are selling now. Why ? We have an assortment that is seldom found in a town of three times our size. We are proud of it and want you to ex amine our stock before you purchase. White iron stone china, Johnson Bros, make, the best you can buy, at the price you would pay for inferior ware elsewhere. In the decorated disheswe can give you an assortment of (3) three distinct decorations, make your set any piece you want. Have you seen the old fashioned blue decorations? We are on our third crate of it now. It is certainly beautiful. LAMPS. , An assortment of lamps that will please you in every respect. We want you to see them they are ele gant. Anything you want in them at any price you want to pay. GROCERIES. Figs in 2 lb. box 20c lb. Finest pulled figs .'35c. ft. Dates in 1 h. cartoons, 10c flu. Stuffed dates in handsome packages, 25c. lb. Stuffed German prunes, 60c. 11). Finest mince meat in 3 lb. jars, glass, 60c. Ik Finest mince meat, by the lb. 10c. for $50. illiams' College. 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 manutacturers 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 kindst Room and picture moulding always in stock. WILLIAH H. SLATE EZC2ANQE EOIIL SLS9 .
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