9 Chocolate Colored Vici Kid and Calf Shoes. This is an 1897 line, and is the Popular shade for Summer Shoes. It will pay you to catch on. We have them in Kid and Cloth tops. W. C. McKinney, Clark's Building, Main Street. THE COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURG, PA. Lippiooott's Magazine For July, 1897- The complete novel in the July issue of LippincotCs is " A Mountain Moloch," by Duffield Osborne. The scene is an otherwise unknown island in the Pacific, settled in remote ages by Phenician exiles, and ruled by their descendants. The hero is an American naval officer, who leaves his Uup for love of a native princess ; and the adventures and bloodshed are worthy of Mr. Rider Haggard in his palmiest days. Other stories are "William's Spree," by Louise Boynton, and "The Haunt ed Burglar," by the late W. C. Morrow, author of " The Ape, the Idiot, and Other People." Dr. Francis E. Clark, founder of the Christian Endeavor Societies, who is now visiting the trees of his planting in remote parts of the earth, furnishes a vivid sketch of " A Plague-Stricken City," written during a recent sojourn at Bombay when the bubonic plague was at its height. The article will be of special interest to the Endeavorers, and to readers in general. 44 The Evolution of Newspaper Ad vertising " is traced through its vari ous stages by Oscar Herzberg. In gram A. Pyle has a paper on 44 The American Drama," and Ellen Duvall one on 44 The Decline of the Hero." In "The Play of the Broncho," Allan Hendricks describes an experi ence which the reader will be loth to emulate. Annie Steger Winston writes appreciatingly on 44 The Fantastic Terrors of Childhood." Lawrence Irwell tells of the theory and practice ot "Suicide among the Ancient," i.e., the Greeks and Romans ; and "Quar antine for Cattle " in this country an unfamilar subject is illuminated by H. H. Bowen. The poetry of the number is by Mary E. Stickney, Carrie Blake Mor gan, and Clinton Scollard. Bednoed Bates to San Francisco via Pennsylvania Railroad on Account of Christian Endeavor Convention. The Pennsylvania Railroad Com pany announces that, for the Chris tian Endeavor Convention to be held in San Francisco July 7 to 1 a, it will sell special tickets from all points on its system at greatly reduced rates. These tickets will be sold June 27 to July 2, and will permit of stop over at Denver and points West. Return ing, passengers must reach original starting point not later than August : 17. 1897. For specific rates, conditions, and full information apply to nearest ticket agent 6-24-1. What do the Children Drink? Don't give them tea or coffee. Have you tried the new food drink called Grain O ? It is delicious and nourish ing and takes the place of coffee. The snore Grain-0 you give the children the more health you distribute through their systems. Grain-0 is made of pore grains, and tastes like choice coffee but costs about the price. All grocers tell it. 15c and 25c. ANNOUNCEMENTS. Pipe 0 gan for Sale- A two manual pipe organ, 19 6tops, will be sold cheap, to make room for a larger instrument. Can be seen by calling on Geo. E. Elwell, Bloomsburg. tf Ready trimmed hats and bonnets, late styles, reduced in price, at E. Barkley's, Main below Market Street. 1 1 1 A new lot of general warranty theds just printed and for sale at this office. For Sale. A Rood slate black board about 10 feet by 3 feet, suitable for school, will be sold cheap. Apply to Ueo. E. Uwell, Bloomsburg, Pa. tf. For Rent. Third floor of Colum hah Building, newly papered and painted, water, electric light and steam oat. Apply to Lreo. K Elwell. tf. MOOD'S PILLS cure Liver Ills, BIN lousness, Indigestion, Headache. Easy to take, easy to operate. 28c. Get your job work done at the Columbian office. CHocUt Vici - L SEE 11 jtPKllT$ IS 1 The Destruction of a Ureat Trade- The export of butter from the United States to Europe rose, in 1896, from 9,539,000 pounds to 21,933,000. This great increase was made under a lower tariff than McKinley's. Under the same lower tariff there was an equal increase in the exportation of all other kinds of American products. We are now to return to the higher rates of duties exacted by the Ding ley bill. Is it probable that the great increase of American exports, particu larly in the agricultural line, that sprung up so remarkably under the lower Wilson tariff, will continue ? Foreign countries are already threat ening to retaliate by imposing duties on American farm products. The foreign trade which, under the encouragement of lower duties, de veloped last year with such great ad vantage to American exporters, will be destroyed in the conflict of tariffs between this country and foreign countries that will be justly provoked into treating the Americans with a dose of their own tariff medicine. Many of the farmers have been de luded into the belief that a higher tariff will beneht them. The decline of their exports to Europe will surely follow the increased duties of the Dingley bill. They will find that its only effect will be to increase the cost of their clothing and other necessaries, and make it harder for them to meet expenses, while they will see such countries as England, France and Germany dispensing with American butter, meats and grain, and looking for those commodities in countries which give them a more equal chance in trade. Ex. CHAUTAUQUA. Low-Rate Excursion via Pennsylvania Rail road. The Pennsylvania Railroad Com pany announces that it will run a special excursion to Chautauqua from Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Wash ington on July 2. Train will leave Philadelphia, 8.30 A. M., Washington, 7.50 A. M., Baltimore, 8.50 A. M., connecting with special train leaving Harrisburg at 11.35 A.M., arriving at Chautuqua 10.30 P. M. Excursion tickets good to return on regular trains, exclusive of limited express trains, July 12 to August 1, will be sold at rate of $10 from Philadelphia, Balti more, and Washington, and at propor tionate rates from other points. For further information apply to nearest ticket agent. 6-24-2t. A large force of men have been working on the Light Street road for the last two days, cutting the road bed down to regular grade. Don't Tobacco Spit ud Bmoko Tour Lift Away. If vou want to ault tobacco using eusily and forever, beniade well, strung, magnetic, full of new lilo uud vigor, take No-To-Bue, the wonder-worker, that makes weak men etroncr. Manv train ten nounds in ten days. Over 400,O0Ocured. Buy No-To-Bao of your druggist, unacr guarantee 10 cure, duo or tl.W. Booklet ana sample mauea iree. aq. (Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York. 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 tnat 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, both sent free by mail mention Ihe 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. THE COLUMBIAN, 11 Still No Solution of the Perplexing Revenue Puzzle. PUBLIO SCHOOLS ENDANGERED. A. Million or Two May be Cnt OfT the School Appropriation In the Inter est of Economy To Drop the New inheritance Tax BUI. (Special Correspondence.) Harrisburg, June 22. The revenun pussle Is now no nearer solution than It was a month ago. Senator Penrose came to Harrisburg last Thursday, and carefully looked over the Meld, so as to be able, when he returned to 'Wash ington the same evening, to enlighten his senior colleague as to the revenue outlook. While In Harrisburg he saw Lieutenant Governor Lyon, Benator Durham, Representative Marshall, chairman of the house committee on appropriations, and others who are sup posed to define the policy of the ma jority on all Important questions. The fact of the matter Is, the present leg islature la one which cannot be led. There are too many Independent men In the house for the comfort of those who fondly flatter themselves that they are the leaders. During the present session every attempt at bossism has been resented by the house, the strong anti-machine sentiment In that bodv being responsible for the failure to dictate the course ot the members on any question. At the organization of the legislature it was believed that the majority would do about as Senator Quay desired, but after the election of United States Senator Penrose the lines were broken, and since that time It has been exceedingly difficult to pre dict Just what the house would do in any crisis. When the senate and house agreed to adjourn July 1 those who understood the situation In the legislature pre dicted that an extension of the ses sion would surely follow. They realized that It would be a physical Impos sibility to pass appropriation bills and adjourn on the date fixed. Since the visit of Senator Penrose, however, and the conferences with Senator Quay at Washington It has been decided to push business so as to get away on July 1, or at the farthest a few days later. Chairman Marshall began re porting appropriation bills last evening, and the present program Is to have three sessions a day this week, in cluding Saturday. Those best posted as to the situation predict that the legislature will dissolve finally on Sat urday, July S. The Perplexing Revenue Puzzle. When the revenue question came up the independent element in the popu lar branch of the legislature at once made itself felt in resisting all meas ures designed to Increase the tax bur den of the agricultural and laboring classes. The bill taxing direct Inheri tances, except those under $5,000, was pushed through as an administration measure, and reached the governor be fore the majority of the members real ized Just what It meant. Judge Han na's decision declaring the act uncon stitutional, owing to the exemption and retroactive clauses, resulted In a new Inheritance bill being introduced to cor rect the defects of the old one. Sut meanwhile the members of the house had been home conferring with their constituents, and they heard so much about the Inheritance law that was un favorable that they came back to Har risburg strongly opposed to any cor rective bill. This explains why the new direct Inheritance bill has been drop ped alter passing through the prelim lnary stages In the legislature. Gov ernor Hastines and State Chairman Elkln, the author of the bill, still in sist that Judge Hanna Is wrong, and that after a full hearing the supreme court will sustain the constitutionality of the first Inheritance bill. As soon possible a case will be stated In the Dauphin county court to test the con stitutionality of the inheritance tax law. It Is estimated that this act, with certain other smaller revenue measures still pending in the senate, will pro duce enough revenue to wipe out the prospective deficiency and run the state government on economical lines, as well as give to private charities some assistance. The present program is to drop all attempts to pass the beer tax bill and other revenue measures, except those unopposed. The real trouble during the last month has been the effort ot certain prominent politicians, who are members of the legislature, to tret away from taxing beer. This is a dan gerous performance, and even those who are engaged In the game realize that they are playing with fire. They know that any failure to tax beer, the bills having already passed the house, will be resented by the great majority or persons, especially if the appropria tions for schools should be cut down A prominent leader said to me that it would be very difficult for any Repub lican orator to go on the stump and de fend a cut in the school fund by a leg islature which refuses to tax beer. He said that closing the school with one hand and opening the saloon with the other would strike the people as some thing uncalled for In Pennsylvania. There are strange stories afloat as to the real animus of the opposition to the beer bills. It is said that a big syndicate to control all the brew eries of Pennsylvania has been organ lzed, and that many of the leading and Influential politicians of the state are interested In the organization. Any tax upon beer would, of course, be blow at the brewery combination, and a direct cut Into their prospective prof- Its. May Cnt School Appropriations. The program formulated by the lead era contemplates the abandonment of the new direct Inheritance bill, and the paring down ot appropriations to the lowest notch. Not a cent will be appropriated that is not absolutely necessary. It is proposed to whack a couple hundred thousand off the Na tional Guard as a starter, and to knock some of the fat appropriations to fa vored Institutions, Including the state normal schools. It Is understood that a million or two will be lopped off the public school appropriations, provid ing the representatives of the farming constituencies In the legislature do not stand As a stone wall against this prop osition. Already Representatives Toung an4 Smith, ot Tioga county, have or BLOOMSBURG, PA. ganised an anti-school cut legion, num bering over a hundred members, inese have pledged themselves to vote against any reduction of the school funds, and it does not appear how the rrorram to cut the appropriation can be carried out under the circumstances. Those who favor the reduction of the nnronrlatlon point to the fact that Pennsylvania gives to education nearly 64 per cent of her total revenue, as against but 12 per cent in New York. It Is argued that education Is getting more than a due share of the income of the commonwealth, especially In View of the fact that many charitable Institutions are denied state aid. Governor Hastings has already ap proved about 146 bills, many of them of purely local Interest. This feature of legislation has called attention to the objection that has frequently been raised since the adoption of the new constitution to the Inhibition against special legislation. It is admitted now that the right to pass special acts of assembly to cover peculiar cases would be a very desirable thing In our state economy. Under the present constitu tion all local matters must be covered In a general act, applying to the whole state, and as a result a lot of laws are placed upon the statute book which have no general significance whatever, and are often misleading. As a result of this not a few members of the leg islature favor the calling of a con stitutional convention to amend tho fundamental Instrument in this par ticular. After much parliamentary backing and filling, the Young trolley bill has been done to death. It was violently opposed by the steam railroad Inter ests, and while the electric railroad people were active In behalf of the measure, they were not sufficiently strong to overcome the powerful oppo sition of their steam rivals. Representative llosack's effort to have the oleomargarine scandal com mittee continued for two years failed in the house. One member said If there was any wrongdoing there were laws to prevent It, and they should be en forced. The Taxation of Aliens. Among the most important meas ures approved by the governor is the Stewart measure requiring bunks having state deposits t pay 2 per cent annually, and the five active deposi tories in Philadelphia, Pittsburg and Harrisburg lMi per cent on dally bal ances. He has also slened the Camp bell bill taxing employers of unnatural ized male persons over 21 years of age three cents a day for each unnatural ized person so long as such person Is employed. The employer Is allowed to deduct the tax from the waces of the unnaturalized employe. One result of this act is the rush of foreleners In the different courts of the state to be naturalized. The governor has also approved the bill limiting the number of Inmates of state prisons, penitenti aries, state reformatories and other penal Institutions to be employed in manufacturing goods therein and pro hibiting the use of machinery In man ufacturing said goods. There Is very little left of the ruins of the old capltol. The massive brick tower which supported the dome was leveled to the earth a day or two ago by the use of dynamite. Governor Hastings Is giving himself no concern about the revenue muddle. He Is perfectly willing that the gentle men of the senate who have taken the bit in their teeth, so to speak, shall work out their own salvation along this line. State Chairman Elkln has Issued a call for the Republican state conven tion to be held In Harrisburg Thurs day, Aug. 26. A meeting of the state committee will be held the day pre ceding. The house has voted down a resolu tion requesting the superintendent of public instruction to furnish the rum ber and names of the different school districts In the state which have raised less money for school purposes than they received from the commonwealth. Two years ago Governor Hastings de sired to amend the school appropria tion bill by Inserting a proviso that no district Bhould receive . more money than It raised for school purposes by local taxation. The governor has given the legls lature to understand, throueh the chairman of the house committee on appropriations, that he will approve no bill for election contests which Is not fully Itemized. This will puzzlo some ot the gentlemen In the making up or their accounts. Senator Andrews, of Crawford coun ty, Is recovering from what threatened to be a dangerous illness. He was con fined to his room at the Lochlel hotel with severe hemorrhages of the nose. Tho Delaware Dam Snake. The Delaware dam snake contlnut Its sinuous course through the senate. This bill permits the damming of th Delaware river for water power pur poses, and Is regarded as a vicious measure. A bill to establish a dental council and state board of dental examiners was first defeated by the house, then reconsidered, and is now on the post poned calendar. The Marshall bill to prevent cor rupt practices at elections and limiting the expenses of political candidates has been killed by the house. The conference committee has finish ed Its consideration of the political re form bills, and they have passed the senate in the amended shape. Some members of the legislature do not re gard them as ideals In the way of ro form. The Focht bill euvhorlzlng the re turn or pauper insane in state inatl tutions of the state or country from which they came has been sent to the governor. A resolution has passed the leelsla. ture urging the Pennsylvania repre sentatives In congress to suDDort an appropriation for a creditable display vt mo untiea mates at the Paris ex position. The Investigation of the insurance scanaai a rags on, but nothing start ling has been developed. Attorney General McCormlck has dn. elded that the act of June 26, 1895. doeB noi aumorise tne formation of whole sale liquor companies. Six prominent senators with mti. Quay predilections have declined to uuniriuum u me testimonial for Sen ator McCarrell, the president pro tern of the senate. They say that he has been faetlonally unfair, and iirnnrH tnera In the tommlttee assignments at tuv uiauitt nun. ....... . . Btackpolk, THE BROADWAY 0 - - WHY - - THEY FAIL. On reading the statistics on business, the fact is learned that 98 per cent, of merchants fail. WHY ? One cause of many failures, (You need not look (or more,) It the LOW price in ihe windows, And the HIGH price 111 the store. Tust to show that the moral of the above don't apply to us. we will say and our language is plain tnat wnen ever you find anything outside our place that wc cannot duplicate inside, Just take the store, we will HAVE NO FURTHER USE FOR IT. Special for To-day. Ladies' Duck Suits 1.25 and $2.50. " Lawn Wrappers 9150. " Sweaters $1 50 en. " Figuied Mohair Skills, lined and faced 9 1. 98 ca. Ladies' Shirt Waists 48 to 98c ea. Men's Cotton Sweaters 39c ea. " all wool Sweaters use ea. " lialbriggan Underwear, very fine quality 15c ea. Summer Corsets 34, 4jc ea. Ladies' seamless Ox-blood Hose, 2 pair 2?c. Gents hemstitched Cambric Hand kerchiefs ioc ca. Indieo Blue Trims cc yd. Apron Gingham 5c yd. Lining Cambric 4c yd. Dress Drilling 6c yd. Silesia. 10c yd. l'ercaline 10c yd. Rustle Lining 5, 8, ioc yd. See The Glass of Fashion. Up-to-Date, Greatest 5c Fashion Book Published. Respectfully Submitted to tho CJash Trade Only by tee imm cash wt, Moyer's New Building, Kain Street BLOOMSBURG. You'd Show Good Taste If you selected vour DaDer A " . . " I I irom our stock, .bine wall paper is like fine clothes al ways noticed and admired. We couple beauty and novelty of design with a aualitv of raner which is seldom equalled. All we ask is your eyes, our stock will do the rest. Room Mouldings to match an papers. WILLIAM H. SLATE, EXC2ANQS HOTEL ELD. Yes, they are High Grade wheels at a price within your reach. The work. manshiD and material ; .l. usual $7S bicycles, but we are selling $35 CASH, Ihus saving you a nice little sum. We constantly have a few second handed wheels at a low price. Do you want nice pair of wood handle bars? We have them for only $ ,. so. i repajr Buaiiucc sausiaction. and ask you to try us. Bloomsburg Cych Co., 4-Mra. ear 0 po omce jobas loqs sex? WEEKLY CHATS J"c 24th, ig TU . Mid Season's? nf n the attract) feature of the V tore this J Its the time year when W sweep 0 f rt! mam ti. ln.m.n. f- pect to get the best at fabulouJ little prices. Samples sent onto.1 plication, but quick action is necevl sary, as the lots will neceasarilf! low price, go quickly at the marked. Just 2,407 yards of Novetnl Dress Goods, principally in black and white and browr. and whik checks, some Rquare, othtn slightly overshot, to give variety to the pattern for children'! 1 . I dresses; 113 most ciesirable mil will make you a stylish suit or I separate skirt. Retail price I2c, will close out this week at tic I yard Sc. 1,655 yards plain and fancjl Dress Good3 in a variety of pn.1 terns, black and colored, retil price 19c., reduced to ioc. Large assortment of new and stylish novelties, regularly sold t 39 and 49c, to go this week 1 1 29c. Our finest Jamestown Noveltio I just from the loom, these standard! effects are too well-known to re-1 quire a full description, come it all the designs of the highs price goods. We've also an as sortment of Imported chevios and black fancy, Tamone effects, the regular price has always bi 59c., this week we will sell then at 39C Our complete stock of Summct Dress Patterns including the new est colorings in Etamine, will be sold at exactly half price. IN SILKS. We give yot this week three splendid bargain! in new China Silks. First, 910 yards of Frenei Printed Chim Silk in neat small designs, suitable for a modest suit or waist, retail price 39c, during this week the price will be 25c Our complete stock of Printed China and Foulard Silks in a num ber of pretty aud artistic designs and colorings, reduced from 59 and 59c. to 39c. Onr Printed China and Foulard Silks usually sold at $1. reduced to 69c. Write at once for sam ples. We are agents for the ButtencK Paper Patterns, standard of the world. Catalogue sent on appli cation. Cool, comfortable and handy for traveling or outing, all line' crash Suits, with blaze Jackets deep sailor collars nicely braided, 4-yara SKin wir.11 unuueu worth $6.50, now on sale at $3-sr Separate Skirts, 4 yards wide, . made of good quality linen, may be worn with any colored waist, worth $1.50, arc now 98c. Tlain and fancy linen crash Skirts, very full width, pleated back and strapped seams, worth $2, ce now $1.25. Remember our mail order w partmcnt is at your service for in telligent quick work in supply your needs ; a postal card stating your wants will be all that is neces sary to bring you the articles yo CHINA AND JAPANESE STRAW MATTINGS. Now is the season when y need the comfort of a good Mat ting. We have a vast stock, any shade, any color, any design. China Mattings, jointless, 9C- . Better quality at I2c, Wl better at 18c; all of them good. Extra heavy China Matting, fine selvidge, 20c. and 25c- ' Fine cotton warp Japanese Mat tings, 15c, 1 8c. and 25c. Fine inserted patterns 25c. Extra quality Damask weavf oriental designs, variety of colors, giving it a rich carpet appearance, 35c. to fjoc. to Cot. W. Market and Public Sa
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