THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOM8BURG, PA. It Isn't How Loud Xou "Holler" But liow many hear you. That's why we are continually trying to get your attention by talking to you through the newspapers. Our SHOES are attractive in up-to-dateness, qual ity, price. We solicit the reader to call, ex amine the shoes, and if satisfied they are as represented, make a purchase, and become a customer. Clark's Building. W. THE COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURG, PA. sales Fed. 27. J. D. and W. K. Arm strong,ailministrators of Chas.JI'. Arm strong, deceased, will sell at auction on the premises of I). W. Armstrong in Bloomsburg, at 9.30 a. m. horses, cows, wagons, harness, farm imple ments, household goods, canned goods, Stoves, &c. Feu. 24. J. S. Lazarus, agent, will sell horses, cattle, and farm utensils on the premises at the double bridge below Bloomsburg, at 10 o'clock, a. m. Feb. 23 & 24. Dr. J. R. Evans, corner of Jefferson and Third Streets, Bloomsburg, Pa., will sell all his house hold goods and other personal pro perty Tuesday and Wednesday Feb ruary 23 and 24th. His comfortable home is for rent. Catarrh for Twenty Years and Cured in a Few Days. Nothingoo simple, nothing too hard for Dr. J new's Catarrhal Powder to g ve relief in an instant, lion. George Taylor, of Scanlon, Pa., says : "I have been a martyr to Catarrh for 20 years, con stant coughing, dropping in the throat and pain in the head, very offensive breath. I tried Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder. The first application gave instant relief. After using a few bot tles all these symptoms of Catarrh left me. It is a great remedy. " Sold by C. A. Kleim. After Heavy Damages. Three suits for $75,000 each were commencd in the Luzerne courts against the Delaware, Susquehanna & Schuylkill Railroad and the Lehigh Traction Company. The plaintiffs are Mrs. Vienna Kershner, John D. Will iams and Mrs. Regina M. Stapleton. The husbands of Mrs. Stapleton and Mrs. Kershner and the sons of Will iams were recently killed at Hazleton by an engine crashing into a trolley car : hence the suit. There have appeared in the columns of this paper for several years the ad vertisements of Ely's Cream Balm, a remedy for Catarrh, Cold in the Head, and Hay Fever. It is with much pleasure that we can call the particular attention of our readers to the fact that this article stands very high among remedies, and particularly high as a catarrh medicine. Ely Brothers, we are informed, have had long experi ence as druggists and pharmacists, and a remedy coming from such a source should have the confidence of those desiring a reliable preparation. One fact that should inspire confidence in their catarrh cure (Ely's Cream Balm) is that they are willing to have it put to the test, and in order that everyone may try it they are now offering a gen erous trial size through the druggists, or will mail it on receipt of 10 cents. The full size is 50 cents per package. You need not hesitate to send to them for the remedy. Their address is 56 Warren Street, New York City. For Sale. A dt sirable house and lot. Corner lot about 50 x 80 feet, beautiful lo cation, all modem improvements; will be sold at once. Cheap for cash, or part down and balance to suit the purchaser; or part in exchange for other property. For further information call on S. D. Neyhard, Building, Loan and Real Estate Agent, over First National Bank, Bloomsburn, Pa. u-ivtf. A Desirable EusinesB Place For Sale. The large three story brick store building lately occupied by J. R. Schuyler & Co., as a hardware store for sale on reasonable terms by J. H. Maize Esq., Attorney. Office Lock ard building corner Main and Centre streets. tf. Real good property in Espy for alt cheap. It is a desirable residence, large lot, and plenty of fruit. Apply to . H Maize Esq. Send fora copy of Tasker's Beautiful Song "Gone Forever". The very fittest. Pronounced by critics to be the pretti est song ever written. Price 40 cts. At music stores ,or sent upon receipt of price by David J. Tasker, Bloomsburg, Pa. tf. C. McliiiMcy, President-elect 111. President-elect McKinley has been confined to his room by illness for the last few days. Many went to call on him Wednesday, but fell by the way side, as he was able to see no one but his mother and household. He is getting rJong nicely at present, but it is not likely that he will be well enough to receive rollers before the first of the week. No Dti'ugVf of War in Crete- In regard to the Cretan crisis, Sec retary Olney has had dispatches from the American minister, Ebcn Alex ander, stationed at Athens, conveying briefly some of the important points including very full press accounts of occurrences in Athens. Minister Alexander is of the opinion that there is no danger of war there. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Elias Hicks, of Williamsport, well-known to many residents of this town, was the scene of a pleasant gathering last week in celebration of the 40th anni versary of their wedding. A William sport exchange in speaking of the affair says : " Their two children and 10 grand children were present to participate in the celebration, and the day was one always to be remembered by those taking part in the event. Mr. and Mrs. Hicks' wedding occurred at Wilkes-Barre on Feb. 7, 1847. Moie than half their married life was spent at Bloomsburg, the pretty capital of Columbia County. Here they lived for 29 years. They have been resi dents of Williamsport for about 12 years. Mr. Hicks is now 74 years of age, while his wife is 68 years old." Married. Bender Beishline. On the nth, inst. at the home of the bride by Rev. A. Houtz, Mr. Lloyd Bender of Stillwater and Miss Susie Beishline of Bendertown. On Thursday evening, February nth, at the parsonage of Trinity Reformed Church by the Rev. C. H. Brandt, Mr. Charles Mellick of Mt. Pleasant Township, and Miss Carrie Bogard of Hemlock township. Samuel B. Kelchner and Miss Anna Yost, both of Briarcreek, were married by Rev. I. M. Patterson at Presby. terian Manse, on Thursday evening of last week. Wm. L. Dewart, one of the editors of the Sunbury Daily, and Weekly Democrat, was married on Tuesday of last week to Miss' Edith Grant, at St. Matthew's P. E. Church, Sunbury. Henry C. Crawford, and Miss Jessie L. Crawford, both of Mordans ville were married at the home of the bride's parents, on Thursday last. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Minsker. HOW TO P1ND OUT. Fill a bottle or common water glass with urine and let it stand twenty four hours j a sediment or settling indi cates a diseased condition of the kidneys. When urine stains linen it is positive evidence of kidney trouble. The frequent desire to urinate or pain in the back, is also convincing proof that the kidneys and bladder are out of order. WHAT TO DO. There is comfort in the knowledge so often expressed, that Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root, the great kidney remedy fulfills every wish in relieving pain in the back, kidneys, liver, bladder and every part of the urinary passages. It corrects inability to hold urine and scalding pain in passing it, or bad effects following use of liquor, wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to get up many times during the night to urinate. The mild and the extrao-di nary effect of Swamp-Root is soon realized. It stands the highest for its wonderful cures of the most distress, ing cases. If you need a medicine you should have the best. Sold by druggists price fifty cents and one dollar. For a sample bottle and pamphlet, both sent free by mail, mention The Columbian and sei.d your full post-office address to Dr. Kilmer & Co, Binghamton, N. Y. For Rent House, second door east of Geo. S. Lockard's, East 1st. Street. Cheap. Inquire at this office. tf. Grace Church Haa All the Feat ures of a Capitol Building. NEED OF INCREASED TAXATION. Men.arrt Which Propose Revenue from the Grant Natural Renoorce of tlie Coin mouwntlth Opposition to Increasing the Burden of the Farmers, , (Hpeclal Correspondence. ) Harrlsburg, Feb. 15. There has bfon a great transformation In the impro vised quarters of the legislature In the pant few days, and Grace Methodist Episcopal church at the present time presents in Its Interior all the features of a capital building, so that when the legislature convenes again on Wednes day the members will find new desks have been provided, and everything established to add to their comfort and convenience. It is to be hoped nothing further will hinder them In their work during the remainder of the session. One of the members remarked In a Joc ular way a few days ago that It looked now ns though there had only been two things accomplished since the or ganizationthe election of a United States senator and the burning of the capitol. Uut there Is a determination to get down to business, and from present Indication there Is every reason to Justify the belief that much good will be accomplished tills session. There hits been much discussion among the members of both branches of the legislature on a number of ques tions of importance to the state, and the deep interests that Is taken, and the many plans proposed would lead a pi-rson to conclude that, after all, the fire was a blessing In disguise. One thing Is certain, It will result In a more eiriclcnt fire department In Har risburg, and greater security will be given to the remainder of the property of the state on the hill, especially those which contain the Important rec ords of the state. It is possible that, through the loss entailed, and the fact that a greater revenue will be required, a new source of revenue will be de veloped. Why Minerals Should be Taxed. It Is contended by some of the mem bers that the citizens of Pennsylvania have made a mistake heretofore in not exacting a state tax on the more im portant mtneruls mined and produced within the limits of the state. They claim that the mining of coal has been made profitable to a number of persons who have taken their profits to build palaces in New York city and engage in enterprises in other states. The production of petroleum has been the means of securing great wealth to a number of persons', some of whom have used it to engage in manufactur ing on a gigantic scale in other states, and also used a part of their profits in the establishment of universities In dif ferent parts of the country. It is claim ed that the development of these enter prises have been a great source of ex pense to the state, owing to the large percentage of foreigners that have been brought into the state, and. through whom the percentage of crime has in creased, requiring an Increased ex penditure In the state In their incarcer ation In the prisons. Then, as there is more or less hazard connection with these occupations, there is necessarily an increase in the number of patients to the various hospitals belonging to the state. These, and the fact that con siderable expense Is necessary in the surveillance over the various mining interests by the state, and other feat ures, they believe, Justifies the state in demanding a state tax on coal, petro leum and other mineral products; and with these, In addition to the revenues now collected, there tan be sufficient raised to build a new capitol building that will be a credit, and have a bal ance to devote to the improvement of roads, school purposes or anything else of importance to Pennsylvania. Those who oppose the Imposing of a tax on the various mineral resources of the state claim that it would only put a further burden on the consumers of the Btate, who are very large users of those minerals and who would have to pay this tax in the end, and Just how to eliminate this feature from the question is what is perplexing those who are advocating a tax on the prin cipal mineral elements. A bill recently introduced Imposes a tax on all beer and porter manufac tured or brewed in the state during the ensuing three years. The amount of the tax is one-half of 1 per cent, upon each gallon of beer, ale or porter brew ed within the state, and in this tax it is thought considerable revenue can be derived. There Is a determined stand against any Increase of taxes on the farming Interests, which will have an Influence on legislation increasing the taxes on farms, and no further burden Is likely to be imposed on this overburdened class. Additional Taxation Propoiod. A bill was introduced by Mr. Bliss, of Delaware, Imposing theBe addition al taxc all of which shall be retained In thewtate treusury for the use of the commonwealth: One mill to be Im posed on personal property, except public loans liable to taxation und'r the act of 1889 and 1391; one mill on the actual value of all capital stock and gross receipts subject to taxation un der these acts; 2 per cent on the gross receipts of every character and de scription received from business done within the commonwealth during the next three years by Insurance compa nies of other Btates and foreign gov ernments, subject to the act of 1889; one mill on the par value, or actual value of the shares of all banks, sav ing institutions and national banks; 1 per cent on all annual net earnings or incomes, subject to the act of 18!stt; $1 per $100 of the clear value of every estate subject to the act of 1887. This act is to be in force until Jan. 1, WOO. liasing the estimate on the tax real ized in 1895 this would aggregate an Increase of the revenue of $2,891,371. Among the bills I reduced prior to the adjournment last week was one providing that every person entitled to a vote who failed to cast a ballot at any of the elections be subject to a fine of $5. Mr. Keller's bill to grant an appro priation of $M0 to purchasing suitable medals for the Members-, of the Juniata cavalry, which afterwards became Company A, First Pennsylvania cav alry, in commereciatlon of their being the first company to offer service t Governor Curtln In the breaking out of the civil war, will be contested by a company from Mlltlln county, who have the records to show that they have very strong claims for this honor. It Is thought that there should be nn Investigation of these claims during this session to ascertain what author ity they have for special recognition, and this be done while the principals, General John P. Taylor, who was cap tain of the company from Mifflin coun ty, afterwards Company C, First Penn sylvania cavalry, and Colonel John J. Patterson, captain of the Juniata cal vary, are alive. Opposed to Moving- the Capitol. The bill introduced by Senator Thomas proposing the removal of the capitol to Philadelphia has few friends, the general sentiment among the mem bers favoring its retention in Harris burg. Thev realise that there is no time to lose In the consideration of a question of this character, and the Btate has nothing to gain and much to lose In the removal. The most important committee since" the tire Is now considered the commit tee on buildings and grounds. In both senate and house. Heretofore this committee has been conspicuous for the little amount of work that was re quired, but the destruction of the old capitol building has given them new Importance, There has Borne friction and Jealousy developed as a result. In the senate there are but ten mem bers, while there are 25 In the house. The fact of the little Importance of this committee led to the appointment of a number of anti-Quay members. A resolution was offered, it Is thouaht for the purpose of taking the power out of the hands of the present com mittee on buildings and grounds and substituting another to be selected and appointed by the chairman of the house committee on public buildings, together with the governor and lieu tenant governor, state treasurer, au ditor general and speaker of the house, to constitute a special committee, whose duty it shall be to consider and adopt plans and specifications for a new state capitol building, etc., and further provides that all repair work shall be by American citizens, and as far as practicable all material shall be of Pennsylvania product. This pro voked a Besslon of the Joint commit tees of a very exciting nature, and the result was that the resolution was tabled and an arrangement made for the chairman of the committee to meet the governor and discuss the subject with him. It Is altogether probable there will be some spirited contests in these committees before the subject is disposed of. Kunming the Candidates. Within the past few days the friends of several prospective candidates have started a boom for their favorites for Important places on the hill. There are many aspirants for Governor HastlngH' position two years hence, and among those recently reported who would be willing to serve the state In this ca pacity are Congressman-elect Connell of Bcranton and Congressman Lelsen rlng, and there is a movement on foot among the old soldiers to have Gen eral John P. Taylor put in the race. General Wiley,, Speaker Boyer. Auditor General Mylin, and many others, are spoken of in connection with the gov ernorship, and from present Indications there will be many candidates to se lect from In the next contest for gov ernor. It la given out that John Wana maker will be the candidate of his fac tion for governor. It Is understood that General J. P. S. Gobln will be a strong candidate for auditor general, There does not seem to be many appli cants for the position of state treas urer. Few seem to care for the exper ience and responsibility connected with that olllce. There are only two persons whose friends are active In endeavor ing to secure the nomination, and these are It. H. Shlndel, cashier of the City bank of York, Pa., and Mr. Beacon of Greensburg, and in the canvass of these gentlemen there Is not likely to be much friction. There are frequent rumors of the likelihood of Governor Hastings securing a place In McKin ley ' cabinet, although he denies that ho is a candidate for the position. Sev eral persons have visited Canton re cently, It is thought in his Interest. In the event of his being tendered a cabinet portfolio, and his acceptance, it is thought a great change will be made in political circles. It Is not likely there will be an ef fort made to remove the debris of the old capitol building and steps taken towards the erection of the new for some time. The adjournment of the senate until the evening of Feb. 22 will postpone any action in that direction. Disposition to Move Cautiously, There Is a disposition among the members to move cautiously In the beginning of an effort to construct a new capitol building. It seems to be the desire to consult the people gen erally, and if possible ascertain their desires as to the amount that should be expended, and not build a structure that would be unpopular among the majority. There will be little time for holidays for the remainder of the ses sions, and to get through with the work outlined at anything like the usual time for adjournment will re quire steady and active work from this on. It should be born In mind that among the bills usually left to the last Is tho general appropriation bill. It should get the precedence, even tf oth er measures should be sacrificed when there Is time to spare. Many Impor tan acts have already been proposed, and these should be acted on promptly and brouuht before the people for in vestigations Hut at this stage of the proceedings n"t a single one has been reported and placed on the calendar, while many that have been talked about have not been introduced even. It therefore becomes our lawmakers to be exceedingly Industrious during the re mainder of the session. The public building committee of the houiie and Benate have been investi gating the cause of ihe capitol fire. Of the witnesses examined the major ity conclude that the fire originated from tho open hearth in the lieutenant governor's room, and it communicated under the lioor. Ihirlns tho investi gation It developed that the stete had adopted but few Are precautions. No efforts had ever been made to organize a fire brigade, and little. If any, extin guishment material had been supplied. By those who were familiar with l condition it has been regarded for years as a tinder box, and to them It la a wonder that it had not burned several years ago. THE BROADWAY Familiar Staples at Strange Figures. Wc uivo received a large stock of China, Glassware ami Qucenswnrc, plaiu and decora I ml, ami in a great variety of styles and shapes. Asido from the attractive ness of the items themselves, the prices at vhich they arc marked are suliicieut guarantee of a rapid sale. Positively j lower than they have ever been 1 sold in the county. Call to see ; them. 1 A big opportunity for hotel and restaurant people, as well as housekeepers. Also special prices on Linens, 1'edding, t Tinware,Enameled Steel Kitch en ware and lloufefurnishing 1 Goods, Tinware, Enameled Steel Kitchenware and House furnishing Goods. Head tho list, mark the items ' that interest you, then bring 1 it. - - 1 4 1 - me auveniseineui wan you 10 the store, aud compare the printed statement with the goods offered for sale. .ct Q-uiclrl3r I BEST WHITE GRANITE DISHES. Bakers or vegetable dishes, 6, 8, 10 to 25c. each. Bowls, 1 pint, Oc, l2 pint, 7c, 2 pints, Oc. each. Footed oyster bowls, 7c. each. Covered butter dishes, looe drainers, o2c. each. Uncovered chambers, 29c. each. Covered chambers, 42c. each. Meat platters, all sizes, 5, 8, 10 to 75c. each. Large wash bowls and pitch ers, G'Jc. set. G-lasswaiG. The finest stock of big val ues in table glassware we have ever shown. fckjven-incli oblong dbhes. Very useful. Seven-inch plates, a most at tractive pattern. Flanged foot tumblers, bril liant. Seven-inch oval dishes. Very useful. Deep, round dishes, 51 inches. Tatikered cream pitchers, high shape. High-fooled jellies, a regu lar 10c item, All the above and more at the low price of 5c. each. Halt-gallon pitchers, extra large, 9 inch deep. Footed disle?, Axi inches deep. 101 inch round bread plates. 101 inch celery dishes, with bent sides. Flower vases, 8 inches high, cut glass pattern. Han dled vinegar cruets, with stop per. Footed sugar bowls, with cover. Two-bottle casters, for salt and pepper. All of the above and many others, at the very low price of 10c. each. Yellow and Rockingham Kitchenware. "We are offering a splendid line of first class kitchen uten sils, comprising milk bailers, nappies, bowls, bakers, pie plates, pitchers, milk pans, tea pots, &c all perfect goods, at from 5c. to 25c. You all need them. Now is your chance to buy them right. This list does not represent one tenth of the articles on sale ; it is impossible to enum erate every item in this space, but you can see them when you come to the store. Every article to be 8atisfactory or money refunded. Agency for Butterick's Patterns. Respectfully Submitted to tho Jash Trado Only by tes uma cms sis, Mover's New Building, Main Street, BLOOMSBURG. ! JONAS LONQ'S SONS' Y IMPPiriw AIISM mcckli una 1 5. Wilkks-Barre, rA., February 18th, 1897. Housekeepers Week Annual Sale of China Ware, Wooden Ware, Agate Ware, Iron Ware. LOWEST PRICE SALE q THE STATE. EVERYTHING REDUCED tc about Cost of Manufacture. N0 is the Time to Replenish Yom Kitchen Ware. Heavy sheet Iron Coal HotU. 80 feet Hemp Clothe Line. 10-quort Tin Water Tail. Largo Granite Pie Plate. Large Granite Mixing Spoons Heavy Tin Preserving Kettle. Hard Wood. Felt .Lined Knife Jiard Wood Chopping UowIh. Genuine Dove Kgg Heaters. Large Heavy Tin ltlscult Tins. Gianlte Hanging Soap DUli. Decorated Dual Pan. Collanders, Large Slse. 10-quart Hairy Pans. 8-quart Tea or Coffee Tots. Sink Strainers. Itotary Flour Sifters. Heavy Wire Ittat Hroilers. Wire Shake Flour Sifters. Elector Silicon. Large Scrub Brushes. Hread Kaisers. Galvanized Water Buckets. Iirge Sheet Iron Drip Pans. Wire Potato Manners. Large Oulvanized Iiasin. CniHty liread Pons. Granite Water Dippers. Large China Water Jugs. Dot GRANITE ENAMELED WARE Purest, cleanest, strongest cook ing Utensils made, at less thai half value. 4 qt. Tea or Coffee Pots, worth 48c, at 24. 14 qt. Dish Pans, worth 89c, at 34C 8 qt. Preserving Kettles, worth 59c, at 31c. 8 qt. Tea Kettles, worth $1.19, at 59c. 2 qt. Covered Buckets, worth 350, at 19c. Bread Baking Pans, worth 19c, at lie. 4 qt. Handled Sauce Pans, worth 57c, at 29. IRON AND STEEL WARE; Genuine Madam Potts Sii Irons, 3 in set, worth S9C, at 54c Heavy Steel Never Break l'ry Pans, worth 45c, at 29c' Christy Pattern Knives, 3 in set, at 19c. WOOD AND WILLOW WARE No. IO Clothes Wringer, by American Wringer Co., worth $1.08. at $i.2C. Folding Ironing Tables, worth $1.25, at 89c. 3 Hoop White Cedar Wash Tubs, worth 89c, at 69c. Clothes Baskets, worth 49c, 3SC 9 9 9 9 DINNER ;rv.( SET8. eso9( 100 l iece English Dinner Sts, worth $6.98, at $5.57-I 112 Piece Enameled Dccorateu Dinner Sets, worth $10.89, $7.89. TOILET SETS Semi 'Porcelain Toilet Sets under glazed decoration, worth $2.00, at $1.26. WRITE FOR FULL PRICE LIST. GOODS IN QUANTITIt OF Ss.oo OR OVER V LIVERED BY FREIGHT FKE OF CHARGE. Respectfully, WHAT .v yo uwja BUY J FOR JI!&
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