i THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, PA. LACED SHOES For Ladies will be popu lar this season. We have a good line of them. Kid or cloth tops. THE COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURG, PA. SALES- James Dower, Executor of the estate of George Dower, deceased, will sell real estate on the premises in Briarcreck township, on Thursday, April 15, 1897, at two o'clock, P. M. For Sale. A Rood slate black board about 10 feet by 3 feet, suitable for school, will lie sold cheap. Apply to Geo. E. Elwell, Bloomsburg, Pa. if. DAMAGEBY FLOOD. Two Thousand Homeless in Mississippi. Tin Lovoa System Succumbs to the Strain. News from the Mississippi Valley is f the most distressing nature. The magnificent levees, upon which millions of Federal as well as State money have been expended, have suc cumbed to the terrible strain, and an ocean of water is rushing through and over the finest farming land this side of the Nile, carrying death and des truction in its wake. GRKENVI1XE IN GREAT DANGER. Greenville is in great danger. The water from the middle break will par tially flood that town. If the levee in front of Greenville should break, the loss of life and property would be enormouc. Railroad communication has al ready been cut in two places and be fore long the Georgia Pacific road running east from Greenville may be flooded. Probably 1 0,000 people, are work ing with a desperation born of despair to save their homes and property. The whole machinery of the State and the Illinois Central Railroad is being brought into play. It is currently re ported that the levee in front of La conia Circle, Ark., has broken. If this be true, and it probably is, 30,000 acres of fertile cotton land will be flooded. HEAVY LOSS TO THE STATE. The breaks that have already oc curred have done incalculable damage, but no loss of human life has been re ported. Horses, mules and cattle have, however, been swept away. The worn-out people are still at work to prevent other breaks, and thousands line the great embankments. All business is suspended. , From Vicksburg news is to the ef fect that the river is higher than has been known since the war. The levees thereabouts are still holding but are weakening, and may not last through the great strain. The State is one of the heaviest losers by the breaks already had, as tbe eight or ten convict farms, aver aging io.oco acres each, are even now under water, and hundreds of acres of growing corn ruined. The crisis is expected very soon all along the line. It is estimated that fully 3,000 people are homeless and at the mercy of charity. Horses and cattle have been washed away by the thousand. STRAY PARAGRAPHS. Blue birds are with us. A blackboard a colored school committee. You can contract pneumonia now without putting in bids. No Maud dear, vegetarians are not always grass widows. When a man is out of pogket, why should he not call on a tailor ? Children learning, their letters are the closest students of character. In penitentaries, even among prisoners the stars and stripes go to gether. Just at present a game of base ball couk! be seen at Athletic Park, with out climbing the fence. The janitor has more work to do aioce the Commissioners ordered the front door of the Court House to be locked .every night. Some of the Republican banner states are carrying it. But Tboc Cp M Eaci Teu LA Away. If you wart to quit loba.x iwirjr easi'.v Mati Iorwrer. bo uko well, tiron?. muim-ik.-, lull of new UitBul riror, take ?o-T-l..c. ttm wonder-worker, Uittl mtikea wfuk men strung. Mur K'jiv omit in u a ilay. Over OC.vXVouivd. llf JiTo-Ba' of rour tfnwgwt. imj.-r ituarauvM to euro, &v or ft.tiU. B.vkioi i4 nti uirtilol frw. AU. gusri'Gg Uaul ,L'kxn& ir New Vork. illiill, THE CAKE WALK. Davy Boughton's much talked of cake walk took place last evening in Evans' Hall. The hall was well filled with onlookers, but the contestants for the prizes in the cake walks were not as numerous as had been expect ed, but the twenty couple that took part furnished lots of amusement for those who paid admission, and all got the worth of their money. Davy was a little bit late in getting things start ed and it was nearly ten o'clock when the fun began. The first thing on the program was the grand march, after which came the first cake walk, the winner of which was entitled to the first prize of a gold watch. The Judges, Geo. Enterline, Chas. Reice, James Staver, V. C. Faust, John Armstrong, and E. P. Williams, took their seats, and the walk started. The judges were unable to decide as to who was the best man, and it was finally agreed to put the seven votes in a hat and the last name drawn was to win the watch. This was done, and Clarence O'Brien, of William sport, was the winner. George Washington says the rea son he wasn't in it was because his girl was out of town, and besides this he had to break in a new pair of slippers. The second prize, a large cake, was divided between Frank Parks ot Bloomsburg and J. Baker of Danville. Davy says he expected to see more from other towns, but won't kick, as he came out even. Rux orchestra of Williamsport furnished the music. Just try a 10c. box of Cascarets, the finest liver and bowel regulator ever made. 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 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 extraordi 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, vboth sent free by mail, mention True Columbian and send your full post-office address to Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y. The proprietors of this paper guaran tee the genuineness of this offer. For Bale. Two Beautiful farms for sale or in exchange for town property one farm is located 3 miles North of Millville, on the road from Iola to Pine Summit and new Bank Barn on it, and farm No. s is located up fishing creek. For particulars inquire of S. D. Neyhard, office First National Bank Building, Bloomsburg, Pa. 3-18 am. Try Grain-0 1 Try Grain-0 ! Ask your Grocer to-day to show you a package of GRAIN-O, the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. The children may drink it without in jury as well as an adult. All who try it, like it. GRAIN O 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 15c per package. Sold by all grocers. 4 1 atd. Do Tour Feet Ache? Shake into your shoes Allen's Foot Ease, a powder. It cure Corm-, Bun ions, Swollen, Tired, Sweating, Aching feet At all druggists and shoe itore, 15c, Sample FREE. Address, Allen S. Olmstead, LcRoy, N. Y. HOOD'S PILLsVur Liver Ills, Bll louns, Indigestion, Headache, ta.y to take, easy to operate. 25c. The Changes in the Legislative Districts of the State. AGREEMENT ON THE NEY70APIT0L Dancer of Claah Between the GoTernor ad the LegtaUture Now Removed. Hoara Opposition to the Reform Meat. nret Dr.Swallow'i llelllgerent Attitude (Special Correvpondence.) Itarrlaburg, March SO. The governor has thus far YecelveJ 12 bills, four of which he has approved. The last one he signed was an act In reference to prison officials, visitors, etc. He still has In his hands seven to which he has not Attached his signature, vis.: To pay mileage of coroners viewing dead bodies; creation and regulation of mu nicipal liens and the proceedings In the collection thereof In the several bor oughs of the state; making constables of townships ex-offlcio fire wardens in the extinguishment of forest fires and reporting to the courts violations of laws protecting forests, etc.; regulating standard weight of a bushel of oats; establishment of public libraries in the several school districts, excepting In cities, and the purchase of unseated lands by the commonwealth for non payment of taxes for the purpose of establishing a state forest reservation. Both houses have succeeded In the dispatch of very considerable .business, but the senate is much ahead of the house in their work, and In conse quence of this have adjourned over un til April. The New LegUUtlre District. A bill was offered In the house a few days ago which makes a decided change In the legislative districts of the state. By the provisions of this bill the Third and Fourth wards ot Philadelphia are made one district, and with 1 member, and the Fifth and Blxth wards comprise one district, with 1 member. It entitles the Seventh ward to 2 members, and the Elgth and Ninth wards are consolidated, with 1 mem ber. The Tenth gets 1 member. The Eleventh and Twentieth are united, with 1 member. The Sixteenth and Seventeenth together are entitled to 1 member, while 4 members are given to the Nineteenth and Thirty-first wards. The Twenty-second ward gets 2 members. The Twenty-fourth and Thirty-fourth are consolidated, and get 3 members, Instead of 2. The Twenty-sixth and Thirty-seventh are given I members. The Thirty-second ward, which was formerly in that dis trict, is made a separate district, with 1 member. These constitute the changes in Philadelphia Adams county gets 1 member. Alle gheny county will have 20 members. Bedford county gets 1 member, while Blair la entitled to 8 members. Cam bria county Is given 3, Chester 3, Clar ion 1, Crawford 2, Clearfield 3, Colum bia 1, Huntingdon 1, Jefferson t, Lan caster 6, Lawrence 1, Lucerne 7, Lack awanna S. Mercer I, Schuylkill 6. Somerset 1 and Wayne 1, while West moreland gets 4. All other counties will be the same as under the present apportionment. Among the bills that met with de feat recently, and which are not likely to be resurrected again during this session, were the antl-treatlng bill and the pool racing bill, both of which met their death on final passage. The lat ter bill. It was understood, was going to be knocked into. smithereens by the house any way, and It was thought best to not give them the opportunity. The libel bill drafted by the Pennsyl vania Editorial association was also practically Rilled In the house when It came up for second reading. Agreement ea the New Capitol AhinI There Is no 'doubt that an agreement will be reached In a short time be tween the governor and the legislature on a plan 'or a new capitol, and the structure will be on about the same economic lines as recommended by the executive to his message. This is about what was agreed upon by the committees on public buildings and grounds of the house and senate, who had a conference with the governor of about two hours' duration, and the plans were received as to the group ing of the various buildings In archi tectural effect, of which there will be four In all. This will Include the ex ecutive building. The style adopted will In all probability be the rennais aance, which will Include a slight touch ot the colonial, the object being to Im prove on the old state house. The governor, In his statement before the committee, remarked that the con tract should be let Aug. 1. the build ing completed by Nov. 1, 1S98, and If the work Is not done In that time he would take all the blame. He also stated that his estimate of the ex. pense for the erection of the new build ing at the cost of 1550.000 was based 00 the fact that the lighting, heating and sewerage were provided for, and that about 2. S00. 000 brick were In the old building that could be used. He also stated that the amount he named is not Intended to cover the Interior dec orations, and that the walls would not be In a condition to ornament when the next legislature meets, and this cost would be extra, and must be pro vided for by appropriation. This esti mate also does not Include the furnish ings, so that by the time the building was completed the total cost would ag gregate about 31.000.000. There seemed to be a very satisfactory feeling among the members composing the commit tee, and It If now certain that any danger of a clash between the gover nor and legislature has been removed. Opposition te tfce Reform Xnaim, The house does not seem to take kindly to the reform measures, as was evidenced by the way they cut and slashed until they could be scarcely recognised, and eventually passed the Stewart bUL which is one of the re form bills for Philadelphia, after ad ding several amendments, which great ly changes Its character. The bill re quiring state depositories to par Inter est on state funds parsed second read- tng. but not until after a doxen amend ments were offered and defeated. Two amendments, however, prevailed In the end. They were a c1att providing that the bond to be furnished by banks having state de;.iu shaU have ap proved securities, with warrant or at torney to confess Judgment In favor of the commonwealth, and a clause which states that banks known as active depositories shall pay Vk per cent Interest per annum on the dally balances. By this latter amendment the state will derive, should It become a law. Interest on $1,500,000 at IVk per cent. The Quay county bill, which was vetoed by the governor two years ago. has again been offered In the house, and has been so amended that Its friend now believe It will meet with executive approval. It creates a new county out of portions of Luxerne and Schuylkill, with Hazleton as the coun ty seat. Many other bills were introduced In both the senate and house during the past week, and there is now so many to dispose of that a resolution has passed Hnth houses that no more bills shall be Introduced after April 6 except by permission of either house. It will be practically an Impossibility for the houHe to dispose of what they have now on hand, as a resolution has been adopted that a holiday be taken during a portion of the week In which the monument to General Grant Is dedicated In New York city. This means that little work will be ac complished during that week. The School Supply Scheme. One of the most systematic and well planned schemes, which Is attributed to an organization of school supply houses, that has been devised In years has developed recently, and If not frus trated will permit of the lavish and useless purchase of materials for un graded schools by conscienceless di rectors and supply committees. The plan is to send out thousands of cir culars, worked off In Imitation of type writing, to secure signatures, and when signed are to be sent to the members of the house and senate. The way In which they are being scattered and their uniform character leave little doubt as to their origin. These are so worded as to effect, If possible, a spirit of prejudice In the minds of those into whose hands they come, as they as sail house bill No. 138, Introduced by Mr. Weiss, of Northampton county, which Is a most valuable measure and Intended to curb school extravagance. It places restrictions on the school boards in the rural sections, and does not affect school boards Jn cities or boroughs. ' The circulars contain a specious plea, the city against the country, and are very well calculated to secure signa tures. The bill which they are trying to have killed provides that the sum to be expended hereafter by school direc tors In rural districts In providing maps, charts and such apparatus shall not exceed $15 of the amount appro priated by the state. This bill seeks to remedy one great evil, and that is the reckless expenditure of money in school apparatus which prevails, and the' or ganized interests which supply these equipments find a fertile field In the country districts. This is a very Im portant measure, and should be allowed to become a law. The scheme has been so thoroughly Investigated that the re sult will be that the bill will pass by a very large majority. Dr. Swallow's Belligerency. Although Dr. Swallow met with de feat In his last trial, and was convicted of libel, yet he persists In keeping up the fight. His letter addressed to Gov ernor Hastings indicates that he Is defiant and determined to continue the fight. His next experience will be be fore the bar of the senate, before which body he has been c4fd to appear when they convene again td give information. If he has any. as to the origin of the capitol fire. There is some curiosity manifested as to the outcome of this trial, and if he has evidence of any Importance It will then be brought out. The senate has shown a disposition to treat him with every respect, but if he has evidence that Is valuable to their committee in their work of Investiga tion he Is in duty bound to give it. Strange to say, while he Is not popular here, he has many followers In his movement. He Is determined to have a new trial, and if he falls In this will take his case to the superior court, and if the result is not satisfactory there will then go to the supreme court. A circular letter which Is being intro duced setting forth that he Is not alone In this contest, and soliciting funds to assist in the fight, would Indicate that he has assistance. The judge haa taken ten days in which to give an answer as to whether a new trial- will be granted. The report of the committee ap pointed to investigate the auditor gen eral's and state treasurer's offices was presented recently. They find that both offices have been properly con ducted, and some recommendations are made as to the auditor general's of fice, and that is that an additional force be added to assist In the work of this department, which Is growing In keeping with the growth and de velopment of the state. They report that during a period of it years. In which time $0,:4.m.TS was received by the state. It haa only suffered a loss of $9.4J2.1 out of $407.1Jl.in.e8, making the percentage of loss the small fractional sum of .00013 of 1 per cent, a remarkable showing In deed. The Philadelphia Capitol BI1L The bill to make Philadelphia the state capital was recommitted, and no doubt a special occasion will be made to perform the obsequies and carry its little body out to the tomb. Representative Voorhees. a member of the house committee on law and or der, explains why he and his fellow members have reported out for a place on the calendar Mr. Seyferfs bill against pugilistic contests, "it goes to extreitfas, says Mr. Voorhees, "aa It would render liable to the penalty for murder such persons as those whose fists recently raused the death of two sparrers la Philadelphia. Admitting that there should be increased restric tions upon such conter-s. we think this bill should be ventilated la the house, there to meet the fate to which such foolish legislation aa the bills against the theater hat, football and cigarettes have been doomed." A duplicate of the retaliatory insur ance bin Introduced by Representative Voorhees tn the house was presented by Mr. Durham In the senate, and Is on second reading there. Agents of for eign Insurance companies are watching Its progress, presumably with adverse purposes, as it would require the insur ance .commissioner to retaliate against states whose repress ntatives refuse, to license Veansylvaala companies. THE BROADWAY THERE IS TO BE SAVED In the purchase of Percales for the new shirt waist. We place before. the public this week our stock of New Percales that are prettier and cheaper than ever before. , If you were to see them dis played and marked c yd. you would think them cheap, but in the purchase we secured a bargain and therefore are en abled to offer you the same, These Percales, well worth 12cayard, marked 8c. A YARD. Lots of other new gcods has found its way into our store, a few of which are the following: Fancy Wool Suitings, one 36 in. wide, nice gray mixed, at 35c a yd. One 38 in, wide, Fancy Plaid, at 39c a yd. 42 in. wide, Ked Fancies at 15c a yd. New light Outing Flannels at 5, 7, 9, and 10c a yd. New Calicoes, some in black, very pretty figures and stripes at 5c a yd. New Apron Ginghams, the kind we sold at 7c, now 5c yd. Fine White Cambric, 36 in. wide, at 9c a yd. This is iust the season of the year when you will want a few RUGS. Our stock has just been filled up, and we place on sale a nice assortment of Smyr na Rues. 30 X 80 in., (nnta the size) in beautiful colors and designs at the low price of $1.98 each. These are rare and rrenninfi bargains. Moquette Rugs, $1.98. Wilton Rusts. 2..10. Japanese Rugs, 1.49, lne ".keystone, a small Smyr na rug, at $1.29. New Chenille Curtains with heavy fringe and wide bor ders at $1.98 a pair. A word about BUTTERICK PUBLICATIONS. Evervbodv ever 5nrerpatAd'in patterns has heard of the cele brated Butterick Patterns trio - s best in the world. We carry a large stock of these patterns and add each month the latest as shown in the Delineator and ulass ot fashion. The latest fashion zhceia rQn always be found on our coun ters, and are mailed free to auy address. Subscriptions taken for the Delineator at $1.00 a year, and The Glass of Fashion at 50c a year. P.esrstfuIIy Suhsutted to tha -ash Trada Only fcy w mma m sides, ; Ucysr's ITew Bcilihg, Ka!a street, i BLOOMSBURG. MONEY JOMS LONQ'S SOUS' WEEKLY CHATS. Wilkes-Barre, Pa., April ist 1897. The event of the year will be out Annual Spring M'.llinery Opening wnicn taes pmce uua wceK. Ufr usual and very elaborate prepar. lions have been made. The display will eclipse any previous showing headwear ever made in this State. Among the Pattern Hats . Are included special designs from the most exclusive milliners, genu of exquisite tatlc, producing effect in color harmony rarely seen ia America. The products of our own special designers are equal to the foreign effects in every particular and cannot be surpassed for beauty, symmetry ana graceiumcss. Mr. Edward Lond Who ranks with the leading mil- liners of the world, personally supervises our millinery establish- ment He devotes his entire timt to the study of artistic millinery ef fects and as a correct designer hasn t a superior in the profession. The able trimmers that have beon specially engaged for this season are the finest artists yet brought tu this city. Mr. Long will cheerfully consult with patron desiring indi vidual or exclusive designs ana guarantees the closest following 01 minute details. Ohio Shapes Will be shown in abundance an each hat will be a representative 0' its own individual school of fashion, no two alike. Those who prefer ex clusive designs are assured that no duplicate will follow. INVITATION All lovers of the artistic in fern- inine headwear are respectfully in vited to attend this grand exhibition as there will be much to interest you. liAKrE I d AND SHIPPED FREE! The first step in buying Carpets it to come where the stock is so large that you are surt of finding just what you want The next step u to come whre the prices are right.These two very important steps lead you direct to our store. A Word of Advice. in the purchase of a carpet you make an investment that you can not repeat from season to season, therefore you should make your se lection after careful study of the various grades. We will not sell an inferior carpet for temporary gain. Ail carpets sold here must give per manent satisfaction. That's why we take such care in their original selection. You think better of us for the care we exercise over your interests. And you are better pleased when we show you that our prices for superior carpets are lower man that ot any reliable dealer in me cuy. Our Price List is always Open to the Public: Genuine Wiltons, made, lined ana snipped at $1.40. Axminster Carpets, made, lined and shipped at $r.2e. Wilton Velvet Carpets, made, lined and shinned at Si ne rr -r - j- velvet Carpets, made, lined ana shipped at 75c. Lowell Body Brussels, made, iinea ana snipped, $i.ib BSgelow Body, made, lined and shipped. Si.iR. 1 1 7 - Five Frame Body Brussels, made iinea ana snipped at $1.00. Body Brussels, made, lined and shipped at 85c Tapestry Brussels, made, lined and shinned at tee rr Tapestry Brussels, made, lined and shipped at 65c Tapestry Brussels, made, lined ana snipped at 40c. Best All Wool Extra Supers, made, lined anH cliinnod at rVv W . W All Wool Ingrains, made, linet' j . ana snippea at 50c Special Inerain Carpets at IQC. Special Half Wool Ingrains, 30c We employ our own sewers ana lavers. and incur ivff4 tatisfciC- tion. Order at once to get tha benefit of these low prices. Cor. W. Market and Public Square,
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