t THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, PA. $1.50 Our lines of Ladies' Shoes at One Dollar and Fifty Cents are extra good value for the money. Button and lace. We have high er priced ones if you want them. W, 0, HdKIBSi $1.50 THE COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURG, PA. NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS Forks. Miss Hettie Richart, one of our favorite young ladies, is back home again, after having a very pleasant visit at Light Street and suburbs. The new organ of the Zion Church proves quite satisfactory. A steam saw mill on the timber ot Trios Henry is actively engaged in sawing lumber for Mr. Leader, Supt. of the R. R. Mr. Leader seems a popular and efficient manager of the B. & S. road. E. M. Laubach is busily engaged sawing lumber at his mills. Miss Myrtie E. Henrie, graduate of Normal, Bloomsburg, is teaching a successful school, the Savage School house. She will hold an exhibition on the evening of the I2lh of March. Supt. of our public schools, Mr. Miller, is winning golden opinions in his Superintendency. He will, doubt less prove quite as efficient as any of his predecessors. A pole raising and flag presentation at More's school house on the 12th of March under the auspices of the P. O. S. of A. The first notes of the blue jay and blue bird are heard. We trust Beautiful Spring " will thrust from her lap Old Winter in a hurry. Let there be no "lingering in her lap." Jessie Unangst has been seriously ill. f Many of our Comrades are busily talking about the great soldier meet ing ai uimaio in August. 1 ney say they will get there Jack Robbins, a veteran, has gone to join the many comrades who have gone before. At present writing we know not where his remains will be buried. It is anticipated there will be quite a flood this Spring. The old Fish ingcreek is well up at present. Comrade Harder, of Catawissa gave us a hasty visit recently. He is largely engaged in the planing mill and lumber business at Catawissa, is one of the prominent men of the town. His heart and soul are in the work of getting up a monument in memory of tne soldiers in and about Catawissa. Go on, Comrade, you are in the noble work of perpetuating in marble the memory of those who fought and fell for the Stars and Stripes and the Union. But remember there will rise a monument that will outlast your marble shaft a throbbing, living monument, the hearts of the present generation and the hearts of far away p osterity. Why is it that Washington's Birth day was pot more thoroughly celebrat ed we cannot understand. Have his ' achievements and those of his com peers faded from our memory ? It would seem so. How easily we can forget 1 The school children . of Greece recited daily for 300 year? the names of the valiant 300 who fell in the defiles of Thermopylae. m Capt. Gara is engaged buildiug a house in Greenwood. He makes a raid on us every once in a while. Al ways has a 6mile irt good preservation which he puts on exhibition when he comes. Wm. Unangst is very much afflict ed with rheumatism and sore hands yet he exhibits the remarkable perse verance of getting around. The blue-bird is hailed as a har binger of Spring. It is also a reminder that a blood-purifier is needed to pre pare the system for the debilitating weather to come. Listen and you will hear the birds singing : "Take Ayer's Sarsaparilla in March, April, May." He Stared Death in the Face, Wffli Hit Foot Caught In a Frog He Could Not Move. With a passenger train bearing rapidly down upon him, Joseph Plo zinskie had to stand still and look death in the face, near Mt. Carmel, Sunday night. The heel of his left shoe was wedged in a froc, and he couldn't release it or take fl the shoe' in time. Both of his legs were ground to pieces, and he died soon afterward. ROOD'S PILLS cure Liver IUs, miouineis, Indigestion, Ileudacue. A plen,t Ju,jtlve. All Gruggisu. $1.50 BY, $1.50 Orangeville G. A- R. Post- Although the following should have appeared at an earlier date yet by request we print it in our columns this week. The installation of officers of the G. A. R took place in the post hall of Urargeville on the 6th inst. There was quite a delegation from Berwick : Lieut. Col. & Adjt. Hay man and Comrades Roup, Hartman and Barnard. Prof. Leshcr, Asst. Principal of Berwick public schools, attended them. Col. Hayman con ducted the ceremonies handsomely. Just before the ceremonies one of the speakers, E. J. Bowman, was called upon and delivered a most excellent address. It was an off-hand effort, filled with beautiful and forcible classi cal allusions. The address was eloquent and masterly, delighting the audience, characteristic of this conspicuous orator, who is so will known in our communities. Prof. Lester then fol lowed with a very interesting address very creditable to his head and heart. 1 he newly installed officers are : Commander, J. F. Trump ; Adjt., C. B. White j Quarter Master, Jas. Amer- man s br. Vice, A. B. Herring ; Jr. Vice, Calvin Herring! Officer of Day, II. C. Conner ; Chaplain, Jno. Keller. After all the ceremonies, followed a sumptuous banquet Rotten up by the ladies. The ladies of Orangeville deserve their meed of praise in con ducting the festival. Everything went off in good shape. Comrade Trump rendered himself conspicuous in the preparations, and the general over sight as he does on all such occasions. Comrade Harder of Catawissa, upon the occasion gave an interesting address. Comrade. HOW TO FIND OUT. Fill a bottle or common water glass with urine and let it stand twenty-four hours ; 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 Koot, 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 extraordi nary eneci 01 Dwamp-KOOt is soon realized. It stands the highest for its wonuertul cures of the most distress mg 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 send your full post-office .address to Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y. I he proprietors of this paper guaran tee the genuineness of this offer. Try Grain-0 ! Try Grain-0 ! Ask your Grocer to-day to show you a package ot OKAIN-O, the new food arm tnat taites tne place of coffee The children may drink it without in jury as well as an adult. All who try it, like it. GRAIN-0 has that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java, but it is made from pure grains, and the most delicate stomach receives it without distress. J the price of coffee. 15c. and 25c. per package. Sold by all grocers. 3 44td. For Sale.- One pair of fine large gray horses weight about 3000 lbs. Age six and seven years. Good workers. Call on George M. Hughes, Bloomsburg, Pa. A desirable house and lot. Corner lot about 50 x 80 feet, beautiful lo cation, all modern improvements! will be sold at once. Cheap for cash, or pari uown anu balance to suit the purchaser; or part in exchange for other property. For further information call on S. D. Neyhard, Building, Loan and Reai Estate Agent, over First National Bank, BIoomsburR, Pa. n i tf. HARRlSBlIMIOTIt Dr. Swallow's- Indirnct Charges I Against State Officials. 80ME NEW MEASURES PRESENTED. A Bill tm Prnalda tmr Para ! a atha tm Itaaaaatraut f ha rilHn Maaaaa- msa "I tha Bl(a-f a ruk tha Qmr Csnuca Bill. (Spaolal CorrtaponAsnca.) Harrlsliurg, Marob I. The IsclsU turs during- the sasstous of last waeH honed a disposition to work, and sua eeeded In the dispatch or aonslderable buslnrss. All the committees have been active, and at tonleht'e eesalon quite a number of hills were reported from the various committees for fur ther consideration. At thle period the ecsMtons It bauomes both heuaes to be as diligent a, the work for which they have been vhosan aa possible, as, according 10 the developments af the past few weeks, there will toe very man questions for both branches te consider that should not tie passed upon too hastily. Each week seems to add additional work to what Is usually required, and If this continues it will bs well alone to the first or July before all the bust aeas can he disposed af. A resolution will be offered this week fixing May a the data for final adjournment, but la the prrncnt stats of affairs this I impossioie, as very Utile will he ea eompllshed this week, owing to the In suffurstlon nf President McICInley, and If they get all their work finished by the Inst of June It will be about much aa aan be accomplished. Dr. Swallow's editorial In The Math odlst, settlna- forth a series af startling aaeusntlons that persons have bean paid money out of the state treasury wha rendered no service to the etate: that persons have bean asked to sign a receipt for from two to four times as much aa they actually received) that articles have been furnished the orphan schools that sost the state eleht fold mors than rslluble bidders wera will- Ins; to furnish the same for; that the burning of the oapltol buildings was If at all accidental was also In a sense Incidental, and that It was a logical sequence of having exhausted exousei for expending publlo money, eto.. haa caused quits a sensation. In his testimony before the commit mviKuniea 10 investigate the aau.a of the oapltol fire Dr. Swallow refused to answer questions relating to these charges, and gave aa his reaaens that soon as a certain oommlsslon Is so- pointed the witnesses will be forth coming and the evidence supplied te prove the charges made. Detectives Baa Dec a at We. "lis Said. itumor is current her that aoeclal detectives have been at work an this case for soma time, and that the charges made In The Methodist Is the outcome of their Investigation. Theae anarges seen to astonish very manv of the members, who are loth to believe that any dishonesty has been practiced Djr any or tho stats officials. It is thought that the business of the state has bet n too closelv watched ln tne past tan years for any of the of- noiais to praotlcs dishonest without bslng found out. But. on the oth.r band, It la nUeged that Dr. Swallow Is a reputable oltlzen, responsible for his acts, and deserves to have a hearing and If he can substantiate his charges let the guilty be punished. He claims mat ne wtll not divulge further Infor mation unless a committee Is appoint, ed entirely devoid of an nnim.1.1 in. nuances, ana when that is done he la prepared ling news, to disclose some very start- no seems to invite a proa- out Ion aad trial through ths courts. In the belief that he will be enabled to more thoroughly Investigate and prove o me satisracuon or a fair minded Jury that his accusations are correct. The friends of Dr. Swallow olalm that an Indictment brought by state officials against the doctor tor libel on ma strength ot the publication is just what he wanted. This accusation win no doubt result in the appoint ment of another committee composed a members of both the senate and house to Inquire Into these charges and ascertain if there is any truth In them. It is probable that the members of the oommlttee to Investigate the food and dairy commission will be announc ed this wesk, and a beginning made to Investigate this department. Dr. Swallow olalms he Is receiving offers of assistance from different parts of ths state to aid him In his prosecu ting the' charges he has mads. One wealthy gentleman has offered to go bis security to the amount of 100.000. His arrest has brought to his assist ance many who are anxious te aid In having a fair and oomplete exposition Of the purchasing agents or the state supplies. There are now three Investigating ommlttees, two of which are organized and at work, and the third wlU be ready to oommence business In a few days; and It Is possible there may be ther developments to follow requiring mere investigations. acuta Proposed )aa Among the new bills Introduced re entty was one which provides that the minimum salary hereafter paid to all teaohars of ths publlo schools shall ba $40 per month, and another fixing the oboal term at eight months. Another bill whiob has been offered will affect every beer drinker In the tate. This provides that brewers shall keep all bear In steak for at least six months before it Is offered for sale sr put upon the market In the event of this becoming a law It would contem Plate the appointment of pure food In spectors, whose duty would bs to In spect breweries, as well as have regu lar and systamatlo chemical analysis made of the beer brewed and said In ths state. A simUar law has been In effect In England for manv venr. has been the means ct ourlng- s qual ity vi pure maji liquors, free from any adulteration. Considering the or..... of beer used In the stats annually It Is thought there should be some measures established looking to the puHty af its manufacture. What 4s In reality the Raines hill New Tork la another liquor bill which haa haan lntmilrrV This nreVldeS for the aala of llauors In hotels on Sun lu nr at anv time of the day or night te those who are designated legitimate guests of the bonne Tka nhalrman of the committee appropriations hns given out that the annrnnrlnttolis askeil tor His rnxuing two years by state and other Intuitu Hons for support, new buildings anc nthar uuaua amounts at the presen time In round numbers to 128,071,720, while et the same time the estimated rnvannes from all sources for the en suing two years was only a trifle over ll, 000.000. This estimate does not in elude an scbronrlstlon for the rebuild 1. .a iv,. naw rani tnl The demands for appropriations are not all In yet and it la altogether crobabla that 30,- 000,000 would be required to satisfy all the demands. A bill Introduced far the etate for- eetry reservailoa provides for a com- mlanluo to he aumpeeed of the forestry commissioner, chairman ef the state board ef health, deputy end secretary of Internal affairs and two other per sons to be appointed by the governor, with full power to take by right ef em inent domain and condemn lands, which ehall bo paid for by warrants drawn upon the state treasurer. B'or est reservations are to ba eetablisbed of not less than 40.000 acres, upon wat ers which drain mainly Into the Dela ware. Susquehanna and Otno rivers, and each as fur as practicable to be one continuous area. The land select ed Is to have an average altitude of 000 feet above the level or the sea. It Is proposed to maintain free achol arshlps In the Pennsylvania Stats col lege for grnduntes from publlo schools, and the bill Introduced provides for two free scholarships for each senator and two for each member, and ten for the state at large, to be appointed by the governor. A bill presented In the house a few days ago provides for a state railroad commission of three experts to bs up pointed by the governor to hold office for five years. They are given full pow er and supervision of ths railroads, and have the power to Investigate sect dents. The salary of each Is to be 14.- 000, und a chief clerk Is to receive S2.000. This measure Is not likely to receive much consideration, as there are now too many slueoure positions In the state. This Is the opinion of a number of the members, and it Is now time to call a halt on such legislation. ?te Prapaaerl Qaey Claaaty. This week several new county bills will be Introduced. These will provide for Quay county, of a part of Luzerne and Schuylkill, and form a new county from parts of Washington, Fayette and Westmoreland. These bills provide that the territory divided must have an ag gregate population of 750,000. The pro posed new county Is to have not leas than 40,000 people, 400 square miles of territory, and ne line must bs within ten miles of any court house. This bill is likely to provoke a lively oontest, as there are other districts In tel eel ed in the formation of new ooun tles, and this measure will shut out any possibility of their accomplishing ttieir purposes. Owing to, this opposi tion It Is doubtful whether any legis lation of thlajklnd can be accomplished during this session. The Impression is general that the short sessions and frequent adjourn ments of the present legislature have significance, and among the reasons assigned for this the chief one Is that an excuse can be given for not reap portioning the state Into congressional, senatorial and representative districts. It Is thought that a very grave error will be made if this Is not done. The state. It Is claimed, has now nearly 2.000.0CO more population than it had at the time the last apportionment was made, and if ever there was a necessity of the kind it Is at the Dies- ent time. There seems to be no excuse for not giving this matter special consider ation, and the failure of the powers that be to legislate ln this dlreotlon will bring them Into disrepute with ths majority or the people, and weaken their Influence ln controller the af. fairs of the state ln the future. fores la Prises Hanagaaiaat, The bill now pending before the lea-- lalature which may bs known and cited aa the prison act of 1S7. and which provides for the taklne under stats control and support of the entire prison ayaicin ox ine commonwealth and all its counties, Is still ln ths hands of tha oommlttee to which It has been refer- reu. ana is said to be recelvlna a Ideration that augurs well for Its pas sage. The measure was drawn on Unas largsly suggested by General Isaao J Wlstar, of tha board of prison Inspec tors. It proposes to consolidate the T county jails of the state Into a smaller uuioer 01 larger and better Intl.- abolish factory labor by convlots, sub stltutlng manual labor aa far as pos sible; to provide separate accommoda tlens for untried prisonsrs. first offend ere and refortnable convicts, and to es tablish separate wards for insane con- victs and for fsmale convlots. in discussing ths meaaura n ..i Wlstar said: "It Is exbectad .. bill. If It becomes a law. win and permanent satisfaction to l.n.. outside labor. It will do away with fac tory and machine work and take prison labor out of oompstltlon. One feature of labor In this connection will constt- " saving in the line of con- structlon of buildings. There need be .Vna" nr"t co,t ,n connection with the proposed tiew ialls. Th- essary sites can be secured at low rates .. v, "icr preoauuon Is observed Th. construction of retraining walls ought . .. ..aruno ju.uou in each In stance, and after that th. i... themsslves. temporarily housed in bar racks can erect the permanent jll buildings. At the Eastern penitentiary ... ,.u a ,kr hbcuoii or 18 cells at a cost of 111,000. with e..ni. ...v." that would have cost fully Ln time us' much If let by the contract.. ine number of ialls in iri reduced some years an. imn in . and the result was not only a savlnir of $200,000 In salurls. alone, but 1 tilile deorense In crime. i.. ... Improved system As a matter of fact from 3() t0 o per cent of the expense, j In this connection are general v.,.i .. penses, so Hint the treat .vi readily he recognized bs possible In the line of subsistence. Sheriffs now chars" 50 cents n day for feeding primmer The cost per day In the EaHtorn r,,,. sntlary is IV cents. Thuio i .... .. ' why this DroDorUn.,i. THE BROADWAY INTEREST iu our Special China Salo still continues. Al most everv tlay we receive new good, and the very low prices at which we are able to sell them insures their rapid sale. We have a large line of im ported decorated dinner sets which we oiler at $7.08 for 100 pieces. They are in light blue, brown and lavender, festooned decoration, and a line at $10.00 per set of 100 pieces, are heav ily embellished with gold. We also have extra pieces to these sets with which we can make, oets up to 150 pieces. See them in our window. English decorated 10 piece toilet set in blue, pink and brown decorations, large size, pretty shapes, only $2.25 per set. The same in 12 piece sets with jar, at $3.i8. Solid color oatmeal dishes in maroon und cobalt blue with gold edges, 10c. each. The same in truit saucers at 5c. each. . Tubular lanterns. 4Gc. each. Lantern globes, 5c. eacli. Lamp chimneys, all sues, G for 25c. . Lamp burners, 4 and 7c. ea. G bladed chopping knives, 19c. each. Gold edge small glasses, 5c. each. China egg cups, gold bands, 5c. each. Japanese tooth picks, 200 in box, 2c. box. Large wire sponge baskets, 7c each. Key chains, lc. each. Ladies' seam less black hose with maco feet, 2 pairs for 25c. Apron ging hams, 4c. per yard. Special job in No. 2 all Bilk satin ribbon, at 2c. yd. or ioc. piece. Wire hair pins, 2 papers for lc. Wadding per sheet, 3c. Boy's heavy bicycle hose, 15c. pair. a ast color Chambrav. li?ht blue and pink, 10c. yd. Crash toweling, 3ic, 5c, Gic, 8c, 10c yd. Figured silkolines and Hanee draperies, 8c, 10c, 12c., lGc yd. Led ticking, 10c. and 13c. yard. lowels at 5c. 10c. 12it 19c, 25c, 39c. each. Cuticle 8c. cake. soap, Buttermilkand Hoses toilet soap 10c. box. Tooth brush- es, L'c, 4c, 5c, 1 8c. to 24c. each. 9c vard. Coque feather boas, yds. ong, 48c. each. An excellent line of 'lnrfloa' kid gloves ia black and coin at 75c per 4 buttons. Yard wide fine unbleached muslin, 20 yds. for $1.00. Best indigo, blue calicoes, 4ic. vd. ' Men's extra heavv Reaml cotton half hose, 10c. pair. Envelopes, lc, 2c, 3c. 4C pack of 25. ' ' Collar board, 15c. yd. Infant's white mittens. 8c pr. Ivubber fine enmha 9 A 8c. each. Light calicos, 4c. yd. Full line of ButteriVk'a p., terns for March. Respectfully Submitted to th Jash Trado Only ty a CASE STDHE. list's H;w Building, Hals Start BLOOMSBURQ. JONAS LONG'S SONS WEEKLY CHATS. Wilkes-Harre. Pa., Inauguration Week, 1897, The new arrivals aire beautiful, prettier dress fabrics werc never tumcd from a loom than we are showing this week. Never have the styles been so pronounced. Everything is different from pre vious years. We open our new spring arrivals this week and prom ise you a display never equalled in this city. Among the entirely new ideas arc: Beautiful tailor made Suits for ladies, those in fine all wool cliiviot serge, have skirts lined with ptrcalinc, bound with velvet, jacket richly lined with silk, a perfect tit- ting suit, suitable for all occasions, can be worn with or without jacket, at $9.98. Tailor made Jacket Suits, fash ioned out of all wool canvass cloth the newest fabric in the latest color mixtures, bell shape skirt, fly front lined with changeable taffeta. These gems may be had for $13.1$ beparatj Skirts of fig ured brillian tine, 4 yards wide, well lined and vel vet bound, art $2.48. Fine all wool Serge Skirts ocrcaline lined and finished with velvet, at $3.48. Figured Mohair Skirts, ocrcaline lined, made in the new bell shape, ! Fine Fercale Wrappers for house wear, made with ruflle yoke, new style sleeves, turn back cuffs, very full skirts, bodies with tight lining, at $1,25. Flannelette .Wrappers in dark colors and pretty new patterns, braided colars and yokes, fully worth $1.25, our price 98c. Have you seen the new Silk Fin ish Linens for ladies' waists, dresses and children's wear. We "show them in avariety of pretty colors, including small checks and plain grounds. These fabrics will be the most popular of the summer wash goods, being pure linen, you may wash it as often as you like. The more it is laundried the shearer it becomes. In general appearance it is far prettier than the best French ginghams and far more durable, then you know. Linen is dust proof, a feature that adds to its desirability. Write for samples, per yard 35c. Taffeta Silks, all the newest tones, very stylish for waists, sold usually at 75c., our price is 59c. 36-inch Black China Silk, takes IO yards for dress pattern, best and coolest fabric known for summer wear, usually sold at $1.19, our price this week per yard 75c. We have 25, 000 yards ol the famous Priestly Hack Dress Goods; for which wt are solt I W 11 Wilkes - Barre N V A acenta. The v quality can not be surpassed. Every yard is fully guaranteed. You can get this grand material in almost any style, either plain or figured, and at our low price it becomes the most econ omical of wearables. Write for sam ples of our Priestly specials at the yard 98c. For children's dresses we offer 1,760 yards of Shepherd Checks in solid and mixed colors, at per yard loc., 12JC, 19c, 25c., 39c. and 4' 2,431 yards of very stylish Covert Cloth, a most durable fabric and constantly in demand for bicycle costumes and street dresses. We warrant these Coverts to be equal to any sold at 75c, our price is 49 Don't place your Bicycle order this season until vou have examined the Anthracite, brought up to date at every point. Every little good iC ot0 be found in a whecl is in the 1897 Anthracite. Trice is not poo. We save you more than Half and you have a wheel outclass ed by none. Sold with one year'. tull guarantee. Men's and women's ?49-oo. Respectfully,
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