THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG. PA. , THE NATIONAL CAPITAL. SOCIAL SIDE OF THE 1XCO.M1.NG AO MIN I ST It AT ION". frellnt McKlnley Wilt bo Anslstnl hjr a Moble unci Charming mil and Miinj AttracllTO Meccs Our War I'rrpa ra tions I'mslulo Cause for Them. Bpeclnl Wanlilngton Letter. Washington society Is ttlwnys deep Interested tn the social character ol an Administration, aud the family re lations of a President are likely to at tract quite as much attention here ni his political policy. There is nothing new in this. It began with the flrui administration, and the state and cere mony with which Washington sur rounded the executive office were re flected tn the dignity and display with which Mrs. Washington conducted th social functions of the Government The government even of a republic hai Its Boclal side. It Is not only that par tisans are to be won by a gracloui smll-e and a friendly hand clasp from the "first lady of the land," but manj nn Important diplomatic or political cnarl Is smoothed out by the delightful associations of the White House dining-room. One la almost tempted tc say that the most successful admini strations have been those which havt had the most charming or influential women connected with them. Certain It Is that the Administrations most dominated by woman's Influence ar historically the most Interesting and romantic. The happiest Btroke of Mr. Cleve land's public life was tn bringing lntc the White House as a bride so charm ing and popular a woman aa Mrs. Cleve land. From Its social side his twc terms of office have been so successful both in their social functions, and li the innumerable quiet domestic chan nels that the White House lnfluenc reaches, that is destined to be consid ered historically as socially one of thi most successful of our administrations Mrs. William McKlnley. There Is no little speculation as tt the social possibilities of the lncomir.f Administration. There is no questior as to Mrs. McKinley's capacity for th social duties of the position. She is woman of distinguished personal np pearance and charming manners, anc probably few wives of American publlt men' have been better lkted by cultun and force of character to aid their hus bands In the battle cf life. The on!j doubt Is as to her physical ability t stand the strain of the White Hoiu "season." Certain rrports have repre sented her as a confirmed invalid foi many years. It Is staled, however that she bore the excitement anc strain of the late campaign, when th modest residence at Canton, Ohio, wai the daily scene of visiting delegations with admirable success. It is in ever respect desirable that the President's wife should be able to preside over tin White House, and doubtless Mrs. -McKlnley will attempt the task. She is no stranger to the White House. Sb was the most intimate friend of Mrs Hayes, and often assisted her at the social functions of the Hayes admlnl stration. Doubtless her Intimate know ledge of Washington social life, and hej intellectual character, will enable hei to so arrange the new menage of th White House that she will be enabled to preside at many If not all importan1 functions. The family of the President-elect if an interesting one. A notable tlgur will be the venerable mother froir whom it is evident that the nation's elected chief has inherited his strong est tr?j;s of face and character. Sh Is now nearly ninety years of age, bul cherishes the hope that she may live to make the Journey to Washington tc. Bee her distinguished Ron inaugurated It is well known that, while the de votion of the Prc'ident-elect and his wife to each othor Is peculiarly strong they have no living children. Thrn little graves In a s:aall burial plot al Canton, Ohio, mark the places when The New York. (heir highest hopes of domestic happl ness were buried many years ago. Uui their home life at Canton, has not been destitute of the pleasant compan ionship of others. Major McKinle has two slaters, sweet and gentle wo men, one unmarried and one a widow, who have lived with him for years. But they are home 'bodies, and will probably not be seen much at Washing ton. Then Chere is Miss Grace McKln ley, the orphaned daughter of Majoi McKinley's brother James, who ha been brought up in the family, and In now a student at Mt. Holyoke college Although only eighteen, she Is tall ana distinguished looking, is fair and rosj fl Mm Sill of complexion, with brown hair and Wtip eye. Phe will undoubtedly be I bright particular star in the Whit limine. It Is generally believed at Canton that Mrs. McKinley's substitute In the Wiil'.e House, where a substitute shall be nrressstry. will be Miss Mary Har bor, Mrs. McKinley's niece, nnd the eld est daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Kaiber, who reside also In Canton Mirs Harbor Is a beautiful and gracefu girl of twenty-four years, and has beer almost a daughter to the .Major and Ait'j. Mckinley. Sho Is a great gocia! favorite nt Canton, and has youth he-.1 llli, great social tact, and a fine ed r.rn'lon to qualify her to assist her dls tltiKiilr.hcd relatives. She Is a groa' favorite wkh the President-elect, whe lr3 every confidence tn her ability tc C'l and adorn any social position. Ar lr.;rr:stli',i tact is, that Miss Harbor li thi s.ir.ie age as would have been Mr ami Mrs. McKinley's eldest daughter The Indiana. fda, had she lived to the present time. Miss Barber has two sisters, moat charming girls, who are likely to be seen at the White House before th new administration Is old. Another of the McKlnley branch it Miss Mabel McKlnley, daughter of Ab ner McKlnley, the Major'a brother. Sh is barely eighteen, has much muslca; ability, and is a very attractive girl. A sister of Mrs. McKlnley, Mrs. Duncan, of Cleveland, Ohio, has a charming daughter of eighteen, who is likely tc be among the bright young women ol the White House ere long. There are other lady relatives and near friends who are likely to be numbered at timet In the White House family. So it is easily to be noted that the McKlnley regime will not lack for all the influ ence which can come from the most charming feminine surroundings. What la Uncle Sam up to? Is it peacj or war? There is no use of denying that there is something rather omlnow In the hurried war preparations thai seem to be going on at every navy yard and at all of our exposed seacoasl cities. It Is not all newspaper talk, foi there is a subdued excitement In arm; and navy circles which leads one tc believe that a serious crisis may at anj time be precipitated. "I know of bul ane explanation of the war prepara tions," said an official of the army. "We are getting ready for war, wheth er we are to have it or not." It is quite idle to Indulge In guessei about the matter. The Cleveland ad ministration has usually been success ful in keeping its secrets, and none has been more fruitful in springing sur prises. There is a natural reason, how ever, for the present activity. Con gress made large appropriations last year for navy and coast defence pur poses, and doubtless the Secretaries ol both branches of our military service r.re anxious to make as good a show ing as possible before the close of theli terms of ofllce. Besides, it would bt wise and patriotic on the part of th Administration to turn the Governmca over to Its successors in the best pos sible condition both for offence nnd de fence In case of trouble arising elthci from the Cuban sltuntion or a reviva' of the Hawaiian anexotion policy. There are many honest patriots.'whc pre far from beinct "Jingoes," who cor dially hope the President Is about tc carry out a policy that will result ir the recognition of the Independence ol Cuba. If this is the case, the prepa rations for war are very iutelligiblo The methods of modern warfare arc t- The Columbia. peculiarly swift and destructive. W probably have not much to fear froa any Spanish attack upon our coast in case of war. but we have a large mer chant marine, and many millions ol property at soa, and It Is against out commerce that Spain would strike lr case she concluded to declare war be rru;;o of onr friendship for Cuba in her struggle for liberty. That is the only intelligible niuMvo for Spain mak ing an attack upon um. She might cripple our eoi.iniH-eo before we could itiiiii'M her, unless v:e were ready tc s;;cedl!y Bvef; her navy from the ccenp. Doubtless the Administration appreciates this tact, as well as the probability of a crisis in Cuban at fr.;is at any time, and wishes to make such a display of force as to convince ths Spanish authorities that it would be worse than foolish for them to at tcrr.nt a conflict with the United A '--A FTT f ' tit ' . States. VI113 country has made remarkable strides in Loth offensive and defensive war preparations during the past year The licet of Admiral Dunce at New Vert, now nearly ready to go to sea cot.siais of ten powerful armored ves yx'.i cr.d nearly as many swift cruisers I'.'o work of mounting heavy modern P'.ti.s at ail of our ports Is going on r.-pidly, eo that we are in a far more '::t::l,'o position to stand an attack l t.n v. lien President Cleveland a yeai "Si boidly called a halt upon Briti.-)!) !fn.esHon In South America. The '..cHlih situation which resulted has er.de d amicably, and doubtless the i).-.ser.t war clouds will soon dissolve into thin air. But even the most peace able American can hope that they will but g've way to the rainbow of "Cuba Libre." TOWNSEND. Tours to California- California lias been most fiuinelv termed the " Italy of America." All the delicious balm, the cloudless skv and the rich verdure of the great European peninsula arc duplicated in this sunny land of the Pacific. Here nature basks in the sunshine of her own beauty j and here she has estab lished her own sanitarium, where eternal spring inspires everlasting youth. With the snow mantled peaks of the bicrras upon the one hand, the calm Pacific with its soft breezes up on tiie other, and a veritable paradise ofllowers, fruits, and plants oetween, man can find and needs no lovelier land. To visit such a country is a privilege, a blessing. The Pennsylvania Railroad Com pany, recognizing the need of a more comfortable and pleasant way of cross ing the continent, inaugurated a series of annual tours to California, running a through train of Pullman palace cars from New York to the Pacific Coast, and stepping at the principal points of interest en route. The great popularity of the tours demonstrates the wisdom of the move ment. For the season of 1897 three tours have been arranged to leave New York, Philadelphia, and Pittsburg, January 27, February 24 and March 7- The first tour will run direct to San Diego via St. Louis and the Santa Fe Route, and return from San Francisco via Salt Lake City, Denver, and Chicago, allowing five weeks in California. The second tour will run via the Mammoth Cave and New Orleans to San Diego, stopping at the " Crescent City" during the Mardi Gras Carni val. This tour will return via Salt Lake City, Denver, Omaha, and Chicago, allowing four weeks in California. The third tour will run via Ch'cago Denver, and Salt Lake City, allowing passengers to return by regular trains via different routes within nine months. All of these tours, either going or returning, will pass through the fam ous Colorado region, Glenwood Springs, Leadville, and the Garden of the Gods. Rates from all points on the Penn sylvania Railroad System east of Pittsburg: First tour, $310 ; second tour, $350 ; third tour, $210 round trip, and $150 one way. For detailed lttnerrnes and other information, apply at ticket agencies, special booking offices, or address George W. Boyd, Assistant General Passenger Aent, Broad Street Station, Philadelphia. Headaches Relieved. "Several years ago I took Hood's Sarsaparilla for sick headache and it cured me. I was not able to attend my school on account" of headaches, but since taking Hood's Sarsaparilla I have not been troubled in this wav. Hoo Ts Sarsaparilla has also relieved my mother of catarrh of the stomach." Dora C. Smith, Waller, Pa. Hood's Pills become the favorite cathartic with every one who tries their. Telegrams to Women. The telegraph messenger who keeps his eyes open has an opportun ity to note many curious phases of human nature. One told recently that women never opened a telegram without turning pale, and when the message was not alarming they look ed disappointed. He delivered about two death messages a day, four birth messages, a great many business messages, and once in a great while a love message that makes him tired to carry it. He carried one recently to a young man in town that read, " How are you to-day, darling ?" Ths answer went promptly back by the boy and was to the effect, " 1 am better, love." He once carried a message of death to a colored woman, and after reading it her emotions overcame her to such an extent that she caught the messenger in her arms and soundly boxed his ears. Another colored woman refused to open or sign for a message, but walked the floor and beat her breast and screamed, sup posing it announced a death. When a'.l the neighbors had come in, one more venturesome than the rest read the message. It was simply a notice that the woman's sister would come up from Leavenworth that evening to see her. Atchison Globe. The Binghamton Republican says : " There is not a newspaper in this city that has paid a dividend for years and if they have made enough to pay salaries and cover wear of machinery, they are extremely fortunate." Buckingham's Dye for the Whiskers does its work thoroughly, coloring a uniform blown or black, which, when dry, will neither rub, wash off, r.or soil linen. A bill was placed before the Ala bama legislature last week, to prevent women from wearing mens appare?. Bloodier Wars in the Future. War itself will at times be less hide ous now in these days of smokeless powder, for while the noifcof the guns is lessened the flash is more blue and far more vivid, and the trilling purple haze which overspreads the landscape when the fire of musketry becomes intense beautifies all objects, though it in no way interferes with sight. As for the guns they appear to have but the smoke of a cig.tr, and, I may add, the smell of a fusee. Men and horses are no.v visible in battle, however hot the engagement, however great the numbers, with all the clearness in which they are depicted in panoramic views of mediaeval battle. Woe betide, in future, generals who ride whiie Arabs, and armies whose uniforms or equipments glisten 1 'Their fluttering lance pennons add greatly to the spectacular effect of our field days has lately been said of the lancers of the British army. Al though lance pennons have gone in trance, yet the military painter can still find subject. The carnage when men next nght will no doubt be awful and the next war bloodier than the last, but the preliminaries of destruc tion will be lovely to the eye. Sir Charles . Dilke in Fortnightly Re view. Mutual Satisfaction. "What's this I hear about the plumber and the paper hanger in the next block ? Have thev been trading houses ?'' "Not exactly. Thev did a lot of work for each other, and each had to take the other's house for his pay." Chicago Tribune, Beware of men who are continually praising the works of iheir own hands, an 1 who laugh at their own stories they are not to be trusted. Much in Little Is especially true of Hood's. rills, for no medi cine ever contained so great curative power In so sm.111 space. Tney are a wuole medicine nloodl'S chest, always ready, nl- ways efficient, always sat- Mp ill Isfactory; prevent a cold III 9 or fever, cure all liver Ills, sick headache, Jaundice, constlpatio.i, etc. 2V;. The only rills to take with Hood's Sarsaparilla. IIIWIVII IllllalW VETERINARYSPECIFICS Tor sorses, Cattle, Sheep, logs. Eon AND P0U1TET. 000 Page Hook on Trrntnient of Animal anil Chart bent 1- rect, CTRFJi;FrTpri,rniiEPBilonK.TnHninmntlon A.A.I rplunl lUruiiinitis, Milk Fever. U.H.oMrulim, l.univut-, Kb en mat taut i'.ClllMeinprr, Nasal Itlm-bargea lt.It.Uul or Crubn, Wnrinx. 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