4 THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, PA. ESTABLISHED 1886. lit Columbia' pernor rat, J9TABi.tSHKD 1837. CONSOLIDATED 1B. PUBLISHES VERY TnUKSDAT MOKNINU at Bloomsburg, the County sent of Columbia County, Pennsylvania. d0. K. ELWELL Editob. O. 3. TASKKK, Local Editor. UBO. O. ROAN, FORIHAN. Ts: Inside the county ti.ooayearln ad fanoe; $1.50 It not paid In advance Outalde tk county, II. a year, strictly Id advanoe. All communications should be addressed to THE COLUMBIAN, Bloomsburg, Pa. THURSDAY, MAY ao, 1897. CANDID mS' CARDS- FOR SHERIFF, W. W. BLACK of Rohrsburg. Subject to the rules of the Demo cratic party. FOR ASSOCIATE JUDGE, A. B. HERRING of Orangeville. Subject to the rules of the Demo cratic party. FOR ASSOCIATE JUDGE, JAMES J. CAMPBELL of Fishingcreek two. Subject to the rules of the Demo cratic party. BRYAN ON DEMOCRACY. Champion of Silver Defines the Position of Regulars and Bolters- MONEY THE ISSUE FOR I9OC. Tariff Cannot be Made a Ground lor Union Between the Organizations. In reply to a question from a paper of New York as to the present status of the Democratic party William J, Bryan telegraphs the following ; " Lincoln, Neb., May 16. I might reply to your inquiry by saying that there is now entire harmony within the Democratic party. The members of the party were never more united in purpose nor more zealous than at the present time. Neither is there lack of harmony among the bolting Democrats. They seem just as de termined to carry out Republican politics as they were during the cam paign. If, however, you mean by your question to ask whether there is any common ground upon which the two Democratic organizations can meet, I answer no. " ebster defines a party as a number of persons united in opinion and aiming to influence or control the action of the community. Agreement in opinion is the essential thing in a party. No lexicographer has yet de fined a party to be a union of two hostile factions, each determined by the question which is paramount in the minds of the people. WHERE THE PARTY IS SPLIT. " The regular Democrats in their national convention declared the money question to be the paramount issue. The bolting Democrats, both in their minority report at Chicago and in their platform at Jndianapolis, recognized the money question to be the paramount issue. The regular Democrats announced their unalter- ab'e opposition to monometallism, describing it as an un-American and anti-American financial policy. They demanded the restoration of the tree and unlimited coinage of both silver and gold at the present legal ratio of sixteen to one, without waiting for the aid or consent of any other nation, They declared that the silver dollar should be a legal tender equally with gold for all debts, public and private, and insisted that the government should retain the right to redeem coin obligations in either gold or sil ver. They also expressed themselves as emphatically opposed to a national bank currency. " The gold Democrats endorsed the gold standard, and declared against the restoration of bimetallism by the independent action of this nation, and demanded the retirement of the greenbacks and treasury notes, " The Democrats who supported the Chicago platform are now as firm ly in favor of the position taken upon tne money question as they were dur ing the campaign. If any change has xaten place their devotion has been increased rather than diminished. NO SIGN OF RECONCILIATION. " The adoption of the gold stand ard by Japan and Peru has increased the strain upon gold and emphasized the warnings uttered by the advocates of free silver during the campaign. There is nothing to indicate that the leaders among the gold Democrats feel any more kindly toward the regular organization than they did six months ago. In fact, it is only a few days since the most conspicuous bolters met at the Waldorf dinner, and not only paid homage to the gold en image which they have set upj but breathed out threatenings and slaugh ter against the greenbacks and treas ury notes. " An attempt has been made in some quarters to push the tariff ques tion to the front, but I do not think that this effort can be successful. The tariff question is no more important now than it was during the campaign, and it was not important enough then to keep the gold Democrats within the fold. To be sure, some of the gold Democrats are criticising the Dingley bill, but the moment the Re publicans turn their attention to the money question all complaining will cease, and the gold Democrats will be found in the front ranks fighting shoulder to shoulder with the Repub lican leaders. If the Republicans at tempt any further degradation of sil ver the gold Democrats will be their allies. If they attempt to retire the greenbacks and treasury notes, direct ly or indirectly, they can rely upon the earnest co-operation ot the gold Democrats. PARAMOUNT ISSUE OF I90O. Both the regular Democrats and the gold Democrats know that the money question will be the paramount issue of 1 900, and it is folly to expect that either branch of the party will give any material assistance to the repre sentatives of the other branch while this great contest continues. Know ing that they will fight each other three years hence, is it reasonable to suppose that they can be political friends in the meantime r , " When the gallant Democrat, Colonel Watt Hardin, was a candid ate for governor of Kentucky, two years- ago, many cold Democrats would not support him because they feared that his election would strergthen the silver cause, and there is no evidence that the gold Demo crats have lost any of their sensitive ness on this sebject. " Is it probable that the silver Democrats will exert themselves to give political position and influence to men who will use their position and influence against bimetallism in tne next great oattie r When l say that political friendship is impossible between the regular Democrats and the bolters, I do aot mean to say that there is, or ought to be, any personal hostility between the members of the two organizations. RECOMMENDS TOLERANCE. " On the other hand, I affirm that there should be the broadest charity and tolerance. Republicans and Democrats have in the past mingled together in society and in business circles, although they have voted against each other at the polls. In like manner, there can be the friend liest personal relations between the regular Democrats and the bolters, but there can be no harmonious po litical association between them. ' The regular Democrats and the bolters now have separate and dis tinct party organizations. No matter which is regarded as God and which as Mammon; no one can serve both, It is as impossible for a person to be long to both Democratic organiza Hons as it is for a person to be both a Democrat and a Republican at the same time. No Democrat who be lieves that the gold standard is a con spiracy tormed among the money changers for the enslavement of the producer of the wealth "can act with the cold Democrats, and no cold Democrat who believes that the res toration of silver will ruin the country can act with the regular Democrats, COMPROMISE FUTILE. " If any who now believes in free coinage herealter becomes converted to the cola standard, it will be an easy matter for him to transfer his allegiance to the boltlne orcanization it any who now believes in the cold standard becomes convinced of his error, the way is open for his return to the regular organization, but any attempt at a compromise will not only be futile, but will be disastrous to the regular orcanization. Bimetal lism can only be restored by affirma tive action, therefore anv compromise must be at the expense of the advo cates of bimetallism. " There can be no permanent peace, not even a truce, without a cessation of hostilities, and a cessa tion of hostilities means the prescrva tion of existing conditions. In other words, harmony beiween the regular Democrats ana the bolters means the maintentnee of the gold standard as long as that ha'mony exists. MEANING OF HARMONY. " Not only does harmony mean the temporary maintenance of the gold standard, but it gives to the cold Democrats a party standinc which will make them more potent for evil in the next contest. Much of th harm which they did in 1896 grew out ot the fact that thev used the Democratic name for the purpose of deception. " If the boltine orcanization is left alone, it will be powerless to deceive by the time we enter upon another national contest. If, however, the two organizations patch up a tempor ary peace, the distinction between them will become to some extent oh. literated, and the same fraud can be perpetrated in 1900 which was per petrated in 1896. " The regular Democrats have everything to lose and nothing to gain by making concessions to those who desire to use the Demnrratir? name without supporting the Demo cratic principles. TIED TO TRUSTS. ' I have only spoken of the differ ence which exists upon the money question. Next to the money ques tion in importance is the question of trusts. Many of the gold Democrats are so tied up with the trusts and monopolies ot the country that even if they were with us they would be an embarrassment rather than an aid to the position taken by the regular Democrats upon the money question, and the question of trusts is in har mony with the doctrine that the o-ov. ernment should guarantee equal rights to an ana give special pnvileces ' to none, and it will not contribute to the ultimate success of the party to at tempt to conciliate those whose in stincts or business connections lead them to repudiate the fundamental Democratic principle, namely, equal ity before the law." The Recalcitrant Turk- The Powers, having brought about a war Detween oreece and Turkey to preserve tne peace of turppe, are now confronted with a much more difficult and more threading situa tion than the first. The Turk ias tasted blood. He has had no difficulty in administering a severe chastise ment to the Greeks, and he has no notion of leaving off now without the assurance of some substantial benefits But that is just what the powers have oeen agreed that neither side should be allowed. Ureece could not be allowed to annex Crete, though the Cretans wished to be annexed and the Turks could not have prevented it, because that would have disturbed the settle ment made in the treaty of Berlin. Now Turkey insists upon annexinc Thessaly, to say nothing of various other conditions, and will not agree to an armistice on any different term But that would knock the Berlin ar rangement into fragments, and the question now is what the powers are going to ao next. They have succeeded, by their meddling patronage, in galvanizing the effete Turkish Empire into at bast a temporary vitality, and put it into a position to make demands for itself. Of course these demands will not De granted; but thev cannot easny pe disregarded. The very questions which it was hoped to shut off by the blockade of Crete are onen- ed wide by its consequences, and the prospects ot the European concert seem more unpromising than ever. Tunes. OUBA'8 CAUSE. McKinley Asks Congress to Appropriate 50, 000 for the Suffering Americans in Cuba. The president on Monday sent the lonowing message to Congress : To the senate and house of renre- sentatives of the United States Of ficial information from our consuls in Cuba establishes the fact that a lame number of American citizens in the island are in a state of destitution, suffering for want of food and medi cines. I his applies particularly to the rural districts of the central and eastern parts. The agricultural classes have been forced from their farms into the near est towns where they are without work or money. The local authori ties of the several towns, however kindly disposed, are unable to relieve the needs of their own neonle anH are altogether powerless to help our citizens. 1 The latest report of Consul T.. estimates six to eight hundred Ameri- cans wno are without means of sup port. I have assured him that pro vision would be made at once to re lieve them. To that end I recommend that congress make an aDDronriation of not less than $50,000 to be imme diately avauaoie tor use under the Baby's Smooth, Fair Skin Is Due to Hood's Sarsaparilla -It Cured Him of Dreadful Scrofulous Sores- Now In Good Health. "At the age of two months, my baby began to have Bores break out on hu ricrht. cheek. We need all the local external . plications that we could think or hear nf to no avail. The sores 8 Dread all over m. sido ot bis face. We consulted a phyi clan and tried hia medicine, and in a week the sore was gone. But to my aurDrise In two weeks more another scrofulous look ing sore made its appearanoe on his arm. It grew worse and worse, and when h. was three months old, I began giving him ttooa s Barsapariiia. I also took Hood's Sarsaparilla, and before the first bottle wae finished, the sores were well mH have never returned. He is now four years 01a, dih ne nas never bad any sign ot those scrofulous sores since be was cured by Hood's Sarsaparilla, for which I feel very grateful. My boy owes hia good health and smooth, fair skin to this great medicine." Mas. 8. 8. Wohthn. logton, Delaware. Hood's Sarsaparilla Is told bv all riruv. gists, fl, tlx for fa. Bo sure to get Hood's. m f QHH R, TOWHSEHD. ) Merchant - mou SUITS FROM 518. OO. W.L. DOUGLAS S3 SHOE mthond. For 14 jinn this shoe, by merit alone, faMritfttftnced nil com pet Horn. W. L, lotiKiA r.N. $4.00 and t.vuu shoes are th prndurtlnui f ok I lie. I workmi-n, from the best material poult)! at these prices. Also. J3.N) and shoes for men. 92.su. $3.00 and 1.75 for hoys. W. I. Doiiglns shoes are Indorsed by orer ..(Wu.uh) wearer as the best In style, fit and durability of any hoe eTor offered at the prices. They are made In all the latest shapes and styles, and of erery vari ety of leather. If dealer cannot supply you, write for cata lofue to W.L. Douglas, Brockton, Mass. Bold by JONES & WALTER, Bloomsburg, Pa. direction of t'.ie secretary of state. It is desirable that a part of the sum which mav be anoroDriated bv congress should, in the discretion of the secretary of state, also be used for the transnortation of American .citizens who, desiring to return to the united states, are without means to do so. William McKinley. Executive Mansion, May 17, 1897. An Argument's Bad Ending. Martin Dixon, of Locust Dale,; Wounded by a Pistol Shot. One night last week the neonle of Locust Dale were thrown into great excitement by the report that Martin Dixon, a well known citizen of that place had been shotov another resi dent of the same place. As far as we have learned the facts they are as follows: Martin Dixon and Henry Cober had just alighted from a trollev car near the west end when a war of words ensued. Cober who was the aggressor, is a hot tempered man, to empn'asize his remarks drew a revolver from his pocket, fired and shot Dixon in tne lelt leg. 1 he shooting attract ed a large number of people to the spot. The shooting was uncalled for as Dixon is a man of a nuiet and peaceable disDOsition. and the con duct of Cober is condemned by all. The woun J is of a painful nature but is not considered dangerous. It is but repeatine what is recognized by every member of the house to sav that Representative William T. Creasy, of Columbia county, is one of the most industrious, painstaking and conscientious members of that body. He is familiar with parliamentary pro cedure, anxious to delend what is right and fair and is armed at all times for a struggle in the people's cause. We congratulate Columbia county upon having so admirable a renresenta- tive. Hairisburg Patriot. Inventors invent manv inventions and they also invent many questions about them, as patent attorneys know. Messrs. C. A. Snow & Co. have nnh. lished a little book in which they en deavor to anticipate and answer about every question that an inventor ever invented. The book will be sent free to any address. Write to C. A. Snow & Co., Washington, D. C. Turkev's terms of Deace are verv a J rough on Greece, and it will probably be some time before thev come to a settlement. Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneor Never sicken, weaken ys 4.1-iy and bowels, gripe. 10c. FOR ASSOCIATK JUDUK. DR. F. W. REDEKER of Ilioomsburg. Subject to the rules of the Democratic Tarty. .CHARTER NOTICE, NntlpA la linrptiv MVAn that, an Dnnlto.Mnn kon Friday tlie eleventh day or June A. D., lbut, I a. luin n'nlmil. In I., n tt u-nn..n ... b.iU I will hA rnutia ri th. flnvamnr nt PaiinhvIudkU l'eter Magagna, Oscar Alexander, John Hliigo, Lesanr Alexander and Jobn it. Townsend, under 1110 Aufc ui ABseuiuiy Biiuiieu " ru ai'-i to pro vide (or the incorporation and regulation ot certain corporations" approved April amu, imti, and t he supplements thereto, tor the charter ot an Intended corporation, to be called The Hloomnburg Brewing Company, the charac. ter and object ot which Is the manufacturing and brewing ot all kinds ot malt liquors, and tor these purposes to have, pimsess and enjoy all the rights, benefit and privileges ot said Act ol Assembly and supplements thereto GRANT BEKRINO, BnllHin 110UT. BUCKINUUAM.; oOUClwrs. CORNER MAIN & MARKET Sts. BLOOMSBURG PA. AFTER VICTORY There is an everyday onward march in our store. Our success serves simply to stimulate us to further effort. This week we have much in store for you that will prove of vital interest. Newest of Goods. Largest Variety. Lowest of Prices. It will pay you to watch our ads. It will pay you better to come to the store. Dress Goods. The best efforts of the men who man the looms of the greatest textile mills of the world are to be seen here. You can be pleased in pattern, color or price. 36 in, all wool Suitings, 25c the yd. 38 in. all wool Suitings, plaids in blue, brown and black, 60c the yd. 38 to 42 in. all wool Imported Suit ings, all styles, one dress pattern to each, 80c to $1.50 the yd. Wash Goods. What a poor blankety blank season Summer would be without these beauty spots. Organdies, Challies, Ginghams, Lappets, Dimities, Mulls and Swisses ; all here and properly priced. Organ dies and Dimities, from Gilbert Mfg. Co., pretty as a picture, goods all right, prices well come and look. Worth 15 and asc 1 and 15c yd. Finest Imported Dimities from Arnold, Constable & Co. in small lengths, 25 and 37 Jc a yd. Usually 35 and 50c a yd. Wrappers. Do you know the kind we sell ? The best the market affords at the least money. Think of it. A well made wrapper of light or dark mater terial, extra wide skirt with yoke back and front, lined to the waist at 98c ea. Lace Curtains. If you are in need of these goods just come here. We can save you from ic to 50 per cent, on the pair. Elegant qualities. Mackintoshes. Here you are again. We always try to look out for your comfort and Corsets. taHfe yU arf' JusLwhat 'ou have BLOOMSBURG, PA. You'd Show Good Taste If you selected your paper from our stock. Fine wall paper is like fine clothes al ways noticed and admired. We couple beauty and novelty of design with a quality of paper which is seldom equalled. All we ask is your eyes, our stock will do the rest. Room Mouldings to match all papers. WILLIAM H. SLATE, EXCHANGE E0T2L ELD. ADMINISTRATRIX' NOTICE. BftaU) of Jolm B. H'iV, lot of lit. fleinaiit UneiutMi), deceatea. .in.i-v h v.fr. ...... ,r in 14 KUfllirif- trutuiii on tlie etale of Jolm U. Wolf, line uf Mt. PlMiuaiU UnontMv, drceuwd, haw tjeeit granted to Hit utuU-rnigiifd admlnlttratrijr, la wlunn all permm inOrtHeH to Kifd etUile are reiueta to iuiK jiiin, and thorn having vlalin or de mands will fitaJto known th $mn xeUlimit dWui to LOUISA WOLF, (jrant HnTtngfAtty, Atlminltlratrlx. Hato. TROUSERS FROM 05.OO. pocket-book. We will sell you for 20 days, or until these are gone. $8 and $9 Mackintoshes at $4.76, Double capes and velvet collars, ' Laces. ; You always want lace for summer dresses. Try and see 1 1 we can't save you money on them. Our line is com plete from A to Z in this department. Shoes. We call special attention to our shoes for chi dren and misses at the following prices. They are a fine, hand turned shoe with the new Coin toes, 4 to 8 sizes at $1.00. 8 to 10 at $1.40. 11 to 2 at $2.00. Ladies', same quality, at $2.25. Hosiery. One special drive. One Absolutely Fast Black Ladies' Hose, never sold for less than 50 cents, now 25 cents. Dishes. Another lot of dishes here now that are bound to go the same as the others. Finest of English Semi-Porcelain ware, guaranteed not to craze, at $9.68 the set. Usual price $14.00 Groceries. Something new ? Yes, in Cereals. What? Rolled Rice, in alb packages, at 1 5c the package. Corn Starch which we guarantee perfectly puie, 4C. Canned goods in all qualities and at any price. Van Calup & Co's. Celebrated Boston Baked Pork and Beans, iaj and 20c. Usually 18 and 25c. Did you ever try our cheeses ? How about nice fresh crackers ? been looking for. We put on sale Save monev bv Vmvinor n. bicycle for cash. For $ 35 we give as good value as can be bad iu any $85 wheel. Our $50 bicycles for service and durability are equal to the us ual $100 wheels. We have a few second handed bicycles in fair condition. Our prices are the lowest considering quality and in buying from us you will not burden yourself with an unnecessary debt. We du first-class repairing at reasonable prices. Bring in your work. Bloomsburg Cycle Co., i-l-Uin. Rear of Pom Office WE MANUFACTURE From distilled and mterea watr. la BioraKe roumB we uitMerve butter, ere our uioiua, wmn and dried fruit, fun, Cju pela aud wculeu goods. COLD STORAGE & ARTIFICIAL ICE Cd 'a-3la nioomaburtr, GET YOUR JOB PRINTING DONE AT THE.' I COLUMBIAN OIVICI We Strap the Helmet Tighter.
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