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|jk Columbian.
ESTABLISHED 1889.
Hue tfotumMa gtuuvrat,
ESTABLISHED 1887. CONSOLIDATED 1898.
PUBLISHED S'-EKY THURSDAY MORNING
rtloomsbuix, the County seat ot Columbia
County, Pennsylvania.
GEO. K. ELWEI.L EDITOR.
D. J. TASKKIt, LOCAL EDITOK.
GEO. O. ROAN, FOKEIIAN.
VlßUS:—lnside the bounty tl.OOnycnrln ad
vance; $1.50 11 iiot paid In advance Outside
the county, fI.SS a year, strictly In advance.
All communications should be addressed to
THE COLUMBIAN,
, Bloomsburg, I'a.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, iSgfT
DEMOO RATIO STATE TICKET. "
GOVERNOR,
HON. GEORGE A. JENKS.
of Jefferson county.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR,
HON. WILLIAM H. SOWDEN,
of Lehigh county.
SECRETARY OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS,
PATRICK DELACEY,
of Lackawanna.
JUDGES SUPERIOR COURT,
WILLIAM TRICKETT,
of Cumberland.
C. M. BOWER,
of Centre.
CONOR ESSM EN-AT-I.ARGE,
JERRY N. WEILER,
of Carbon.
F. P. IAMS.
of Allegheny.
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET
FOR CONGRESS,
RUFUS K. POLK,
Of Montour County.
FOR STATE SENATOR,
J. HENRY COCHRAN,
Of Lyccming County.
FOR PRESIDENT JUDGE, 26TH JUDICIAL
DISTRICT,
ROBERT R. LITTLE,
Of Bloomsburg.
FOR ASSEMBLY,
WILLIAM CHRISMAN,
Of Bloomsburg.
W. T. CREASY,
Of Catawissa.
COUNTY SURVEYOR,
BOYD TRESCOTT,
Of Millville.
"I have been a Republican since
iB6O but our party now stinks in the
nostrils of any decent man. If the
people are willing to uphold this cor
ruption and dishonesty, God save
the country I —Ex-Postmaster General
John Wanamaker."
Notice to the Democratic Standing Com •
mittee-
There will be a meeting of the
Democratic Standing Committee of
Columbia County at the Court
A. N. Yost's new house, corner
of Fourth and Jefferson streets, is
House in Bloomsburg, Pa., on
Monday, October 3rd, 1898, at one
o'clock p. 111., for the transaction of
important business.
R- G. F. KSHNIHA, J.G. MCHENRY,
Secy. Chairman.
In nominating a relative of Ex-
President James K. Polk for Con
gress the Democrats of the Northum
berland district have selected a name
that revives the memories of a great
Democratic period, and should con
tribute to Democratic victory in that
district.— Clinton Democrat.
I
In every city and town in this Com
5, monwealth men are complaining
aL.out the taxes assessed against
them, and these very men go right on
voting the machine politicians" right
into office just as though there was
nothing of which to complain. Why
not vote for clean and able men like
George A. Jenks. and thus put a nail
in the coffin of the looting politicians
i who are devouring your substance ?
Under J. Simpson Africa, a Dem-
I* ocrat, it cost $133,000 to pay all the
expenses of the Internal Affairs De
partment foit a period of four years.
Under Jamel W. Latta, a Republican,
it cost si7o,oocyfor three years, and
* the estimate of Rhe State Treasurer
shows that it will Gost $235,296 when
Latta's four years \ term ends. No
wonder that Mr. Latta wants another
whack at the Internal Asffairs machine.
A vote for Jenks is a vote against
Quayism, it is a vole against the po
litical machine, it is a vote against the
g> dishonesty and extravagance that are
fi the legitimate resuit of Quayism and
machine politics. It is a vote that
will count. A vote for Dr. Swallow
is a simple protest against these
abuses. A vote for Stone is a vote
to continue Quay and the machine
and all their attendant evils. Now
take your choice.
HE PAYS TOR ALL.
The Workingman's Interest in the Pending
Contest—Why ho should vote tor Jenks
and Reform and do his level best to
down the Republican Machine.
No class of our citizens are more
deeply interested in the election of the
Democratic state ticket than the work
ingnien. The Republican adminis
tration is squeezing $12,000,000 an
nually out of its taxables for state pur
poses, and will have to squeeze a good
deal more unless machine extrava
gances and steals are speedily check
ed. It is true that a considerable
share of this money comes from the
corporations. But in the final reck
oning the people pay it, as they pay
all taxes, however levied, unless it is
an income tax, which the Republtcan
party will not permit to be levied.
Ex-Governor Pattison used to be wise
ly fond of telling his hearers that if
an additional tax is put upon a rail
road company tlje company adjusts
its freights and tares accordingly, if
upon any article of consumption, the
dealer fixes his scale of prices to suit.
And this is always and inexorably
true. The people must have found
out from their experience with the war
taxes who must pay them and that es
cape from payment is impossible.
The people must pay the more than
five million dollars annual increase in
the cost of the state government that
has been piled up since we last had a
Democratic House of Representatives
and a Democratic Governor in 1883.
They must pay the $170,000 biennial
agricultural department steal, the
$124,000 banking department steal,
and all the other steals of greater or
lesser magnitude. The corporations
do not pay them; they are merely the
intermediaries in the payment.
By the close of 1898 the four years
term of Governor Hastings will have
expended, in round figures, $54,000,-
000. The receipts meanwhile have
been $48,000,000. But there was a
surplus of $4,000,000 left over from
last year ot Governor Pattison's term.
A simple calculation will show that
that has been exhausted and that the
machine treasury managers will still
be $2,000,000 in a hole. The people,
the common people, the business men
and the workingmen, will have to pay
the additional taxes that will be im
posed to cover this deficiency, though
they may be levied nominally upon
the corporations.
The old English ale house sign of
"The Five Alls" applies always and
everywhere :
The king—"l rule all."
The preacher—"l pray for all."
The lawyer—"l plead for all."
The soldier—"l fight for all."
The workingman—"l pay for all."
Admits the Basoality.
John Wanamaker telling tales out
of the Republican school of Quay
ism, has caused John P. Elkin, Chair
man of the Republican State Com
mittee, to reply to the former Post
master General; and now the " ket
tle calling the pot black" campaign
is on. Up to date, however, Wana
maker is in the lead. Elkins, if he
wishes to convince the independent
voters that Wanamaker is wrong,
must either hire some one else to
write his letters, or must pursue a dif
ferent line of argument.
In his letter to Mr. Wanamaker,
Elkins, in his effort to uphold the
" established rules and customs of his
party " with reference to paying extra
employes of the Legislature large sal
aries and using the money paid by
favored banks for campaign purposes,
virtually admits that the evils com
plained about BY MR. WANAMAKER
ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. As these
two corrupt practices, with many oth
ers, have caused the opposition against
Quayism to reach its preseut magni
tude, these admissions of Elkins will
not be palatable reading. Surely the
Quay supporters have reason to ex
claim, after reading their chairman's
reply, "God save us from Elkins'
letter writing. — Lock Ifaven Demo
crat.
The Senate Librarian costs the
State about $7,000 a year. There
is no Senate library to keep in order
and no law creating a Senate Librar
ian, but the steal goes right on : n
spite of law or morals. Turn the
rascals out and be done wi.h petty
knavery.
Ihe cost to the State for printing,
binding and the printer's supplies is
$5 C 5>492 per annum. This is an in
crease of more than $200,000 since
Governor Pattison pruned the ex
penses in the year of Democracy,
1883. Stop the steals by electing
Jenks.
It is not the wealth of the country
but the labor of the country that is
paying the war tax. The Republican
party has never yet framed a revenue
measure that was calculated to tax
the rich.
Fanny Davenport,the well known
actress, died at her summer home,
in Duxbury, Mass., last Monday
night.
COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURG, PA
THOMAS OOLLIHS HEAD.
Famous as Railroad Contractor and Iron
Manufacturer.
Thomas Collins,the famous railroad
contractor and iron manufacturer,
died at his home at Bellefonte last Sun
day after an illness of only two weeks.
The direct cause of his death was
gangrene and consequent blood pois
oning.
Thomas Collins was Irish by de
scent and was one ot six brothers who
formed a copartnership, and with the
"Big Three," Philip, Thomas and
Peter, who were thus styled because
of their immense stature, each man
standing over six feet in his stockings,
always in the lead, sought fortune
through honest toil.
In their work as contractors the
Collins' brothers Phillip, Thomas and
Peter, made and lost several large for
tunes, but the most disastrous blow
was met with in South America. Early
in 1877 the Big Three secured the
contract trom the English Govern
ment for the building of the Maderia
& Mamore Railroad in Brazil. With
a cargo of supplies, railroad iron and
several hundred workmen they left
Philadelphia on the Metropolis. When
off Cape Hatteras the vessel encount
ered a hurricane and was wrecked,
going to the bottom with everything
on board, few ot the workmen and
crew escaping to ted the tale of hor
ror.
The three brothers escaped and,
nothing daunted by the severe loss
sustained in the destruction of their
vessel, at once set about to carry out
their contract. The Richmond, an
other large vessel, was chartered, and
with another load of supplies and 437
workmen on board, departure for the
South was made late in the Fall of
1877. One year or more was spent
in the tropics of Brazil, a year depict
ed as one of untold sufferings by all.
The work was being pushed an rapid
ly as possible, when the English Gov
ernment refused payment, and the
Collins' quit work. Rich men when
they went South they came home
penniless.
Though railroad building was the
chief object in the lives of the Collins
Brothers, their thoughts at times turn
ed in other directions. The establish
ment of the Philadelphia Times was
the original idea of Thomas Collins,
In 1871 he decided to enter the field
of journalism, and with nis brother
Phillip, started the Times as a penny
paper. The venture did not prove
the success anticipated and he soon
sold out his interest.
Politically the Collins all have been
Democrats, but as a politician Tho
mas Collins figured more prominently
perhaps, than any of his brothers.
While residing in Schuylkill County
he was elected to the Legislature,
serving in the session of 1857—'58.
He was a national delegate to the
Chicago convention which nominated
C'eveland in 1892. In 1896 he was
nominated by the reconvened Demo
cratic State convention for Congress
man-at-large, but suffered defeat with
the rest of the ticket at the November
election.
The Collins Brothers were the con
tractors for the North & West Branch
R. R., and completed it. They lived
here at the Exchange Hotel most of
the time while the work was going on.
About two months ago the barn of
Hon. S. R. Brunges was burned up,
together with most of its contents. It
was insured in the Farmers' Mutual
Insurance Company of Columbia
county. The adjuster was promptly
on hand and the loss adjusted at si,-
548, payable in sixty days from date
of adjustment. Mr. Brunges informs
us that payment was promptly made
at the time agreed upon, and that he
has been treated in a gentlemanly and
courteous manner by the officers of
'he company, and feels like commend
ing this company to the patronage of
farmers. His barn has been rebuilt
and is now ready for use, and through
the promptness of the insurance com
pany he is enabled to pay for the re
building of the same.—Tunkhannock
Democrat.
Strong, steady nerves
Are needed for success
Everywhere. Nerves
Depend simply, solely.
Upon the blood.
Pure, rich, nourishing
Blood feeds the nerves
And makes them strong.
The great nerve tonic 13
Hood's Sarsaparilla,
Because it makes
The blood rich And
Pure, giving it power
To feed the nerves.
Hood's Sarsaparilla
Cures nervousness,
Dyspepsia, rheumatism,
Catarrh, scrofula,
And all forms of
Impure blood
FALL AND WINTER OPENING
The New Fall Suits and Overcoats at this store beat all records for style and price—mar
vels in beauly and style.
HEN'S SUITS BOYS' SUITS Children's
V F fof SuitS
$4-75 $2.50 $1.48
That Will Please
Will Surprise You. Will Astonish You You.
AT THE STAR CLOTHING HOUSE.
Columbia County Veteran Association
Orangeville was the scene of a
I large gathering of people last Sat
urday, the occasion being the third
annual reunion of the Columbia
County Veteran Association. Sev
eral thousand people were present.
The arrangements were in charge
of Capt. H. J. Conner and H. C.
Conner, and everything went off
in fine style. The parade was
formed on Main street, and marched
to the upper end of town, then
countermarched, and went up to
the Academy grounds, where in
teresting speeches were made by
Rev. A. Houtz, Rev. J. D. Smith,
Thomas Howe, Lieut. R. K. Polk,
Democratic candidate for Congress,
James Scarlet, Esq., Republican
candidate for Judge, Major I. H.
Seesholtz and others.
The procession was headed by
Col. A. D. Seely, of Berwick.
There were about two hundred
veterans in line. Excellent music
was furnished by the Berwick,
Catawissa and Benton bands, and a
drum corps. One pleasing feature
of the occasion was created by
Lieut. Polk and William H.Woodin,
opposing candidates for Congress,
marching side by side in the pro
cession. Lieut. Polk was in uni
form, being in the service of the
United States.
John G. McHenry, the active and
efficient Democratic County Chair
man, was present, looking after the
interests of the party. H. A.
M'Killip, Esq., Republican County
Chairman, himself a candidate for
the Legislature, was also present,
circulating among the people.
Lieut. Polk arrived in a carriage
from Bloomsburg, about ten o'clock,
accompanied by Register and Re
corder C. B. Ent and his two little
sons handsomely dressed in blue
military uniforms, and Dr. T. C.
Harter. Polk's headquarters were
at Turner's hotel, and very soon
after he arrived Polk badges were
more numerous than Woodin
badges, though Mr. Woodin had
several hours the start of Lieut.
Polk, having arrived early in the
morning. Mr. Woodin had his
headquarters in a room on Main
street. Though there was a strong
rivalry between the candidates the
best of feeling prevailed all day
between the opposing parties.
Good meals were served at a
reasonable price by the ladies of
i the several churches of the town.
At a business meeting of the As
sociation Mr. Demott was elected
President, and C. P. Sloan, Vice
President, for the ensuing year.
Millviile was chosen for next year's
reunion.
Reduced Rates to Pittsburg-
Via Pennsylvania Railroad. Account Knights
Templar Triennial Conclave,
On account of the Knights Tem
plar Triennial Conclave, to be held
at Pittsburg, Pa., October 10 to 14,
the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany will sell excursion tickets
from stations 011 its line to Pitts
burg and return at rate of single
fare for the round trip, with mini
mum of 25 cents.
Tickets will be sold October 8 to
13. good to return until October 17,
inclusive. The return limit of
tickets from Harrisburg and points
east thereof can be extended to Oc
tober 31 upon depositing same on 1
October 13 to 17 with the Joint 1
Agent at Pittsburg and the pay
ment of fifty cents.
At FurnitureOpportunity.
Adding new departments is useful merchandising.
Quietly, we have been working on a Furniture Depart
ment, until now we feel we are justified in cordially ex
tending to you an invitation to take a "peep" at this
addition to our store.
Profits have been cast aside, the goods go to you di
rect from the maker. It is to easy too boast, but come
and see whether you have ever been shown a line of fur
niture that embraces as many catching features as the
one we offer. Catchy prices, too.
As an illustration :
ANTIQUE SUIT.
Strong carvings: heighth of bed, 6 ft. 2 in., dressertop 21x42,
en -r *°P drawer, German bevel mirror, 24x30.
Wash stand—Top French legs, swell top drawers and
fancy splasher back. Usual selling price, siß.oo.
Our price. $14.95.
ANTIQUE OAK SUIT,
Neatly carved; height of bed, 6 ft, 2 in., Dresser top, 21x42
French legs, swell top drawers, German bevel mirror 24x30 '
Wash stand-Top French legs, swell top drawer and
fancy splasher back. Usual price, $20.00.
Our price, $16.98.
ANTIQUE QUARTERED OAK.
Handsomely carved suit, polish finish. Height of bed 6ft
4 in., Dresser top, 22x24. French legs, full, triple swell drawers,
r rench pattern bevel mirror, 24x30.
Wash stand—Top French legs, triple swell drawer
and fancy splasher back. Usual selling price, $26.00.
Our price. $22.00.
ANTIQUE, FUL QUARTERED.
Handsomely-carved oak suit. Polish finish. Height of bed
6 ft. 4 in. Dresser top, 22x44, French legs, full triple sweli
drawers, French pattern bevel mirror 24x30.
Wash stand—Top, French legs, triple swell drawers
and fancy splasher back. Usual price, $33.00.
Our price, $27.00.
GOLDEN OAK.
Quartered throughout and elaborately carved suit Polish
fimsh. Height of bed, 6 ft. 6 in. Dresser top, 24x30. French
legs, full triple swell drawers, French pattern bevel mirror ->Bx34
Wash stand—Top French legs, triple swelled draw
ers and carved splasher back. Usual selling price, $48.50.
Our price, $37.50.
Mr All Suits castered with Lignum Vita- Casters. Furni
ture buyers know what that means.
F. P. PURSEL.
Democratic Society of Pennsylvania-
By direction of the Executive Com
mittee, in regular session August iS,
1898, the ninth annual General As
sembly of the Democratic Societies
of Pennsylvania, will be held at
Wilkes-Barre on the 18th of October
ensuing.
Hon. George A. Jenks, and alt
State candidates will be present.
Each Democratic Society is enti
tled to one delegate, and to qne addi
tional delegate for every twenty-five
members.
Each Society is respectfully re
quested to choose its deputies at the
earliest convenient date, and promptly
report the list to the Gen'l Secretary.
For further information apply to
General Secretary John D. Worman,
3839 Sydenham street (Tioga), Phila
delphia, or to My. Rush Trescott,
Chairman Luzerne County Democratic
Committee at Wilkes-Barre.
CHAUNCEY F. BLACK, President.
JOHN D. WORMAN, Secretary, j^JJ
Reduced Rates to Harrisbursj.
Via Pennsylvania Rail oad. Account Christ
ian Endeavor State Convention,
The Pennsylvania Railroad Com
! panv announces that for the Christ
! ian Endeavor State Convention, to
!be held at Harrisburg, October 4
to 6, it will sell excursion tickets
011 October 3 to 6, good to 1 etnrn
until Gctober 10, from points on its
line in the State of Pennsylvania to
Harrisburg and return, at rate of
single fare for the round trip to
parties presenting card orders issued
by the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany. These card orders should
be obtained of the nearest trans
portation agent.
yOFE FOR
H. A. M'KILLIP
—FOR—
State Legislature.