Pennsylvania House Favors Elect ing Senators by Popular Vote. A. GRADUATED INOOME TAX BILL Introduced In the Semite Propo Tnxltiar All Inconivn In Ktccm of Sl.OOO Per Anuuin-A Hill to I.oirnl tzo Additional Stnto Kniployo. 'Special Correspondence.) TTarrtsburg, Feb. 7. The Ions oena ii'ilal deadlock has attain brought to the front the oft suggested ilan of elating United States senators by P' ,'nlar vote, and last week the house, iiy a vote of 63 to 64, passed a resolu tion favoring the election of president, vice president and senators by the bal lots of the people. A bill that has aroused considerable opposition has been Introduced In the sennte by Mr. Gibson, of Erie. The bill Is to tax gains, profits or Incomes de rived from any kind of property, rents, Interests, dividend or salary, or from any profession, trade, employment or vocation carried on In this state. It fixes a tax of one-tenth of 1 per cent, on all sums between $1,000 and $5,000; two tenths of 1 per cent, on sums between $5,000 and $10,000; three-tenths of 1 per cent, on sums between $10,000 and $20, 000; four-tenths of 1 per cent, on all sums between $20,000 and $30.00; five tenths of 1 per cent, on all sums be tween $::0.000 and $50,000; and one mill of additional taxation shall be added for every additional $5,000 up to $100, 100; 3 per cent, on all sums above $100, tOO. Interest on bonds or securities of this state and of the United States are exempt from taxation. The word In come as used "In the act shall be taken to mean gross profit. T'.ie tax Is to be collected by the present tax collection system and all persons liable under the act must make a sworn statement of a complete and full return of their gains, profits and Income. House Kiivors KxpniiHlon. The Seal resolution, indorsing Presi dent McKlnley's views on the expan sion question, and inviting him to visit Harrisburg as the guest of the state, was called up last Friday. Mr. Creasy, of Columbia, and other Democratic members objected to the clause In the resolution relating to the expansion question, and moved to postpone fur ther consideration. The motion failed by a strict party vote of 71 nays to 49 yeas. Mr. Fow, of Philadelphia, made an argument against the clause recogniz ing sovereignty of the United States in the Philippines. He said it was a scheme of the sugar trust, and that It was a serious mistake for this country to aid the truBt by the adoption of such a policy. He declared the records of deaths in the Tenth Pennsylvania vol unteers would create a revulsion of public sentiment on this question. Mr. Baldwin, of Delaware, spoke for the resolution and in favor of the presi dent's policy on the expansion question. Mr. McClaln, of Lancaster, said he had an abiding faith in the president, and urged the passage of the resolution. Mr. Creasy demanded a division of the question on the clause affirming the right of sovereignty over the Philip pine islands. The expansionists won by a vote of 66 to 44. The resolution was then adopted without division. The vote was on strict party lines. The Democrats approved the clause to Invite the presi dent to Harrisburg, but did not in sist on a roll call, and the resolution was adopted as introduced. Mr. Myers, of Cumberland, offered a resolution that a special session of the house be held Tuesday evening, Feb. 28, to take action on the deaths of Rep resentatives Orme, of Schuylkill; Hop wood, of Fayette, and Manning, of Cumberland. Governor Stone's Staff Appointments. An order Issued from the adjutant general's department last week an nounced the following appointments on Governor Stone's staff as commander-in-chief of the National Guard of Pennsylvania: Colonel Ezra H. Ripple, late commis sary general, assistant adjutant gen eral, with the rank of lieutenant col onel. Colonel Frank G. Sweeney, Inspector general, with rank of colonel, reap pointed. Colonel Thomas Potter, Jr., quarter master general, with the rank of colo nel, reappointed. First Lieutenant Samuel Moody, quartermaster Seventeenth regiment, infantry, assistant quartermaster gen eral, with rank of lieutenant colonel. Edward E. Robblna, late major and brigade quartermaster, Second brigade, N. O. P., and cuptaln quartermaster l. S. V., commissary general, with rank of colonel. George M. Hallstead, assistant com missary general, with rank of lieuten ant colonel. John V. Shoemaker, surgeon general, with rank of colonel. Major Frank K. Patterson, brigade ordnance officer. Second brigade, gen eral Inspector of rifle practice, with rank of colonel. Colonel Phcldon Potter, chief of artillery, with rank of colonel, reap pointed. James Elverson, Jr., aide-de-camp. Lieutenant Colonel Henry Hall, aide-de-camp, reappointed. Lieutenant Colonel Millard Hunslck er, aide-de-camp, reappointed. Lieutenant Colonel Thomas J. Keen an, Jr., Seventeenth regiment Infantry, aide-de-camp. Lieutenant Colonel James M. Reid, aide-de-camp, reappointed. William L. Elkins, aide-de-camp. Lieutenant Colonel Harry C. Trexler, aide-de-camp, reappointed. George A. Huhn, aide-de-camp. A. Frank Seltzer, aide-de-camp, Ned Arden Flood, aide-de-camp, Charles C. Pratt, aide-de-camp. . Millard Htinslcker, aide-de-camp. J. Milton Taylor, aide-de-camp. All the aides-de-camp rank as lieu tenant colonels. Sergeant Jacob Green has been re appointed color sergeant and Sergeant Edgar M. Major ehlcf musician. Stnte OfTlclnlM Confirmed. The governor also made the following appointments, which were promptly confirmed bv the senate: Rev. Dr. George E. Reed of Carlisle, state li brarian; Dr. John V. Shoemaker of Philadelphia, surgeon general of the National Guard of Pennsylvania; Thomas Potter, Jr., of Philadelphia, quartermaster general of the National Guard; Edwin E. Robblns of Oreens burg, commissary general of the Na tional Guard. Governor Stone has signed the con current resolution of both houses of the legislature urging congress to Improve the Delaware river by digging a 30 foot channel to the sea, and by virtue of his signature the measure becomes a formal declaration of the state In behalf of a great public work. The Improvement to the Delaware channel Is of the highest Importance to the In terests of Pennsylvania and of all the Hates that seek an outlet through Its territory, and Is likewise so closely re lated to the welfare of the federal gov ernment that on the broad ground of princ iple alone It should command un hesitating approval. The river and harbor bill now on the house calendar falls to make provision for the item in question, but Senator Penrose has giv en notice of his Intention to offer an amendment to the bill when it shall come from the house making an ade quate appropriation for the deepening of the channel. A bill Introduced In the senate by C. L. Itrown. of Philadelphia, proposes to legalize the employment of 40 addi tional persons at the capltol. The bill abolishes the no longer necessary po sitions of one ennineer nnd four fire men, and puts in place of tltem an $1,800 a year superintendent of light ing, heating and ventilating appliances, with three $1,200 assistants, the four to be appointed by the commissioners of public grounds and buildings, who are Governor Stone, Auditor General McCauley and State Treasurer Reacom. For not one of the remaining 36 ap pointments provided for in the bill la any place abolished. Increasing tho List of Kniployes. The bill Increases to 145 the number of employes directly connected with the legislature. Two are for the Jieutenant governor, namely, a $1,400 clerk and a page at $2 a day. The senate Is to have 17 appointments In addition to Its pres ent 47, and the house 17 new places, with the 64 that are now its share. The additional help proposed for the senate Is as follows: Two assistant doorkeepers, four clerks to commit tees and two messengers to commit tees, one Janitor of committee rooms, one property clerk, one property Jan itor, one day watchman, one chief page and four pages.' The house of representatives shall elect the following additional employes: Four clerks to committees and two messengers to committees, two tran scribing clerks. The chief clerk of the house shall appoint the following: On property clerk, one property Janitor, one day watchman, and chief page and four pages. Transcribing clerks shall receive $7 a day, and the other employes $6 a day during the session, save the day watchman, who shall receive $3 during the year, and the chief page $3 a day and pages $2. The total addition thus made to the senate's expenses is $15,030; to those of the house, $15,270, and to those of the public grounds and buildings com missioners and lieutenant governor's office, $7,350. This, with $1,400 for the mileage of those employed only while the legislature is In session, makes the total cost of the 40 new places $39,230. Deducting the amount that was paid the incumbents of the five abolished positions, the net increase in the leg islature's ordinary expenses Is $33,000. An extra or special session would show a proportionate Increase. These figures are on a basis of only 120 days' service from the persons employed only dur ing the legislative session. Should tha session last eIx months, as It did In 1897, an addition of 60 per cent would be made to the expenses for the term employes. A Judge's Retirement ltlll. A Judge's retirement bill introduced in the house by Mr. Hosack, of Alle gheny, provides that when any law Judge, after having attained the age of 70 years, and having held his commis sion for at least 20 years consecutively, or, if not continuously in the same court, having faithfully served as a Judge altogether 30 years, shall, before the expiration of his term resign, he shall thereafter, In consideration of such resignation and retirement, re ceive in equal quarterly instalments an amount of money equal to two-thirds of the annual salary payable to him at the time of such resignation. The McCarrell bill preventing district attorneys from setting aside Jurors passed the senate by a vote of 28 to 17. Analysis of the vote showed that the senators lined up on the bill according to their factional affiliations. All but two Democrats, MessrB. Boyd and Stiles, voted In the negative with the antl-Quayites. The bill was reported favorably to the house, but its oppo nents declare that Its defeat la as sured. The friends of the measure are lining up to get it through the houui thlB week if possible. They cannot get the 103 votes for final passage In the house without the support of about 20 Democrats. The Magee Jury empaneling bill was recommitted by the senate Saturday to the Judiciary general committee. Some member of this committee say that when they voted on Thursday to re port It favorably they understood from Senator Brown, of Philadelphia, that Senator Flinn had agreed with Mr. Ma gee on the bill, Mr. Flinn flatly denies that he did so, and says he hag gone no farther In the matter than his state ment In the debate on the McCarrell bill that he might vote for a measure Increasing, to a dozen the number of remptory challenges. WILKIMB, THE COLUMBIAN. ONE YOTUO SPARE The Senata Approves of the Treaty of Peace, AYES 57, AND NAYS ONLY 27 GornmK'a Men llouteil-Donlitfnl ftonatnrn Join the Trtuty'n Friend Piitrlifi lt fore the Vote Senator McLaurln Turn ed ill Tide for Treaty. Washington, D. C, Feb. 7. The Sen ate In executive session at 3.25 o'clock yesterday afternoon ratified the treaty of peace with Spain. The vote was: Yeas 57, nays 27, giving the treaty the two-thirds vote necessary for ratifica tion. The vote in detail was as fol lows: For ratification Aklrlch, R.; Allen, P.; Allison, R.j Baker, R.j Burrows, R.; Butler, P.; Carter, R.i Chandler. R.; Clark, R.j Clay, D.j Cullom. R.J Davis, R.j Deboc, R.j Elkins, R.j Fair banks, R.j Faulkner, D.j Frye, R.j Fo raker, R.j Uuliingcr, R.j Gear, R.j Gray, D.j llannu, R.j Hansbrough, R.; Harris, P.; llawloy, R.j Jones (Nev.). S.j Kenney, D.j Kyle, Ind.j Lindsay, D.j Lodge, R.j Mantle, R.J Mcliride, R.J McEnery, D.j McLaurln, D.J Mc Millan, R.j Mason. R.j Morgan, D.j Nelson, R.j Penrose, R.j Perkins, R.J Pettus, D.j Piatt (N. Y.), R.J Piatt (Conn), R.j Prltchnrd, R.j Quay, R.j Ross, R.j So well, R.J Shoup, R.J Si mon, U.j Spooncr, R.; Stewart, S.j Sul livan, D.; Teller, S.J Thurston, R.J Warren, R.j Wellington. R.J Wolcott, R. Forty Republicans, 3 Populists, 10 Democrats, 3 Sllverltes, 1 Independent. Against ratification Bacon, D. ; Bate, D.J Berry, D.j Caffery, D.j Chil ton, D.J Cocokrell, D.j Daniel, D.j Gor man, D.j Hale, R.j Heltfeld. P.; Hoar, R.j Jones (Ark.). D.j Mallory, D.; Mar tin, D.j Mills, D. ; Mitchell, D.; Money. D.j Murphy, D.j Pusco, D.j Pettigrew, R.j Rawlins, D.j Roach, D. ; Smith, D.j Tillman, D.j Turley, D.j Turner, D.j Vest, D. Twenty-three Democrats 3 Republi cans, 1 Populist. The pairs were Cannon and Proctor, paired with White, and Wetmore and Wilson paired with Turple. Before the roll call, on the question of ratification was ordered, a vote was taken on Senator Vest's proposed am endment. It was rejected by a vote of 53 to 30, a majority only being nec essary to pass the resolution. The amendment declared that the United States had no right to hold a conquered people as a colony or as a dependency against its consent. Senator McLaurln of South Carolina seems entitled to much of the credit for saving the treaty. He was sup posed to be opposed to the treaty, but at the right moment came- out in fa vor of it In a speech that did much to turn the tide. McEnery of Louisiana did not make up his mind how to vote until Just before the roll call, when he let It be known that he would vote "Aye." FOR HARBOR DEFENCE. Got. Bloxbim Will Preside Over the Na tlunul Convention at Tampa. Tampa, Fla Feb. 8. The harbor de fence and National Guard reform con vention called by Governor Bloxham of Florida convenes here to-day. The object of the convention Is to aid tho government in placing the National Guard on the most effective possible footing. The Florida state superinten dent of education has also extended In vitations to superintendents of edu cation in all the states, Inviting them to this convention to consider the in troduction of a military drill system for public schools of the United States in the Interest of patriotism, subordin ation and physical development. dOVEKN'OIt BLOXHAM. The call, which explains more in do tail the prospective work of tho gath ering, is in part as follows: "Impress ed with the necessity for a thorough reorganization of our state militia ser vice as discussed by members of the National Harbor Defence Convention at Tampa In 1896, I have deemed it proper to issue a call for a national convention in thlB Interest to assemble at Tampi Fla., on the 8th day of February, ,1898. The object of this convention will be to discUBS and sug gest methods for placing state troops on the must effective footing. Ques tions relating to arms, equipment, tac tics, clothing, food und transportation will be considered and discussed by experts. Special attention will bo given to the subject of camp sites, san itation and all precautionary measure that modern science can suggest to In sure the comfort and health of troops. Ilotton Kult Stopped Again. Boston, Feb. 8. For the second time the city teaming fraud case has been taken from a Jury. The first time it was because of a newspaper headline. Yesterday it was because Assistant District Attorney McLaughlin charged that Charles H. Mllliken, a Juryman, had received money as a bribe in. the county of the trial. Mr. McLaughlin produced witnesses In support of his assertion and Judge Bond took the case from the Jury. Mllliken denied the charge. A new Jury will be Im panelled. u . . . . . . BLOOMSBURG, PA. m i ii ii t a sr r a ii r ii i l o Tho Kind You llavo Always Bought, and which has been lu uso for over 30 years, has borne tho signature of and has been mado under his per fjrl. . sonal mipervlsion since Its infancy. -mr?. cccoA44i Allow no one to decclvo you in this. All Counterfeits, Imitations and Substitutes nro but Ex periments that triflo with nnd endanger tho health of Infants and Children Experience ngahist Experiment. What is CASTORIA Castoria. Is a substitute for Castor Oil, Paregoric, Drops and Soothing Syrups. It is Harmless nnd Plcasan. It contains neither Opium, Morphine, nor oilier Narcotic substance. Its ago is its guarantee. It destroys Worms and allays Fevcrishiicss. It cures Dhtrrluea and "Wind Colic. It relieves Teething Troubles, cures Constipation and Flatulency. It assimilates tho Food, regulates tho Stomach nnd Uowels, giving healthy and natural sleep. Tho Children's Panacea Tho Mother's Friend. GENUINE CASTORIA ALWAYS 7 Bears the The Kind You Have Always Bought In Use For Over 30 Years. TWC Cg-T.UM OOMMNV. ?? MURH.V STRICT, NIWVOM OITT. Educate Your llowels With Cnnrarets, Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever. lOo, 25c. II C. C. C. full, JrutfKlhis refund money. Strange Politics. In Snydertown politics and family affairs are in a peculiar mixup. Tho nominations of the Republicans were made some time ago. This week the Democrats made theirs, and among others three women have been named for school directors, and it happens that one of the Democratic nominees is the wife of a Republican candidate. Both aspirants intend to hustle for the office. Its a funny complication, and is exciting much comment. Your Best Interests Will be served by making sure of health. It will be a loss of time and money to be stricken with serious illness. Take Hood's Sarsaparilla and purify your blood. In this way all germs of disease will be expelled, sickness and suffer ing will be avoided, and your health will be preserved. Isn't this - a wise course? Hood's Pills are the only pills to take with Hood's Sarsaparilla. Price 25 cents. A little daughter of John Marshall, of Evansville, Vt., recently had a very curious trouble. One morning when she got up she could not speak, re maining in that condition until two mornings afterward, when she could neither talk nor open her eyes. This continued two days longer, at the end of which time she found that she could both talk and open her eyes. A Magical Life Saver is Dr. Ag new's Cure for the Heart. After years of pain and agony with distressing Heart Disease, it gives relief in thirty minutes. Thos. Petry of Aylmer, Que , writes: "I had suffered for five years with a severe form of Heart Disease. I was unable to attend to business. The slightest exertion produced fatigue. Dr. Agnew's Cure for the Heart gave me instant relit f, four bot tles entirely cured me." n. Sold by C. A. Kleim. Amply Justified. Mother (com ing swiftly) "Why, Willie! Striking your little sister?" Willie (doggedly) "Aunt Frostface made me!'. Aunt Frostface "Why, Willie! I said if you did strike her I would nev er kiss you again." Willie (still doggedly) "Well, I couldn't let a chance like tnat slip." Spare Moments. Don't Tobareo Spit nnd Smoke Your l ife Anay. To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mas netlo. lull of life, nerve und vlt-or, take No-To-Uae, tbe wonder worker, tliut makes weak men strong. All drugKists, too or II. Cure guaran teed. Uooklet and sample free. Address Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York. It Keeps the Feet Warm and Drv. Ask for Aliens Foot-Fase, a powder. It cures Corns, Bunions, Chilblains, Swollen, Sweating, Damp, feet. At all druggists and shoe stores 25c. Sample FREE. Address, Allen S. Olmestead, LeRoy, N. Y. i-iot CASTORIA For Infant! and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Signature of Signature of litWWJU'liumiliU!!;,!!)!); vV mwwm .3W a ' 1 KTHrrtiihi '1 You can save money on Pianos and Or gans. You will always find the largest slock, best makes and lowest prices. PIANOS, From $175.00 and Upwards. ORGANS, From $50.00 and Upwards We sell on the Installment plan. Pianos, $25.00 down and $10.00 per month. Or gans, $10.00 down, $5.00 per month. Lib eral discount for cash. Sheet Music, at one half price. Musical merchandise of kinds. We handle Genuine Singer High Arm SEWING MACHINES, $5.00 down and $j.o Per month. We also handle the Demorest Sewing Machine, from 19.50 and upwards. Sewing Machine Needles and Oil for all makes of Sewing Machines. Best makes of WASH MACHINES, FROM $4.00 UP TO $9.00. J. SALTZER. &B Music Rooms No. 115 West Main St., below Market, Bloomsburg, l'a, 3ml 1.3 "lanflfereri tlio tortures off lie damned with proii'iiihiik' pile brought on by constipa tion with which 1 was ulllii'ti.'d for tnenty years. I run n,'russ your I'ASCAKKTS In the town of Nswell. Ia., and never found anything to equal tliem. To-dny 1 am entirely free from plies und (;)) lllcfl a new mun." C. H. Kbi t.. 1411 Jones St., Sioux City, la. Pleasant, I'uliitahle. 1'oumi. Taite (iood. Po Quod, N uvr Hii'ueu. V?uken. or Gripo. 10 3jo, 6Uc. ... CURE CONSTIPATION. ... SIcrliHf II.M.ilt :,,Mpanr, 4'Mc, Munlrol. Stw Vflrk. Sit lift Tfl RAP Sold atift fMiiirnntperi b? nil drug-nUIU-llMb uiauio f I It K Tobacco liaidi. Quick Communication Facilitates Business. Us3 ths LOCAL TELEPHONE and Communicate. Direct with persons in Berwick, Cata wissa, Danville. Riverside, Kupert, Willow Gr.ive, Almedia, LighUtreet, Lime Rie, Mifflmville, Millville, Rohrsbnrg. Nescopeck, Oranfjeville, Stillwater ami Benton Also long distance lines to nearly a'l the towns in the different States. Rates reason able. Local exchange over I'ostoftice. CENTRAL PENNA. TELEPHONE JOHN KENY0N, Managor. ' PARKER'S HAIR BALSAM CTMnw and befttniritif th hair, Promote! ft luiuiiant rruwth. Never Falls to Beitore Gray Hair to lta Youthful Color. ft P LIS Si Jjy CATHARTIC jk lyN. TflADI MARK RtOIVTIIVKD 1-lLMUd. Fine PHOTO GRAPHS and CRAYONS at R. B. GROTZ, Bloomsburg. The best are the cheapest. TID-BITS FOR MA' HONEY I anil lender little jiiicelets for the chil dren, aic all tight, but papa and ' the boys" want a pood, big, juicy BteaV, roast or chop when business or school duties are over, and we can cater to them all. Our stock of prime meats is unexcelled for quality, and we send them home in fine shape. J. 1". KF.IFFK. THE DEVELOPMENT of Uloom-burg, notwitlistanding the late fi mncial nnd business depression. HAS BEEN rilENOMINAL. Its permanence and prosperity arc now as sured. The Bloomsburg Land Improvement Com pany now offers for sale the most desirable lots for residences and business purposes to be had in this town, at moderate prices and upon easy terms. A SMALL PAYMENT down and small monthly payments thereafter will secure a lot. Those purchasers desiring to build, and own their own homes the company will as sist by advancing the money there on. WHY PAY RENT when you can own your own home ? Factory Sites Given Away. Maps of the town and our plotted prop erty furnished on application. Bloomsburg Land Improvement Company. J. S. WOODS, N. U. FUNK, Sales Agent. Secretary. lo-6-6mos. THE MARKETS. BLOOMSBURG MARKETS. 00BBI0TID W1IILT. BITAIL FBIOIS. Butter per lb $ Eggs per dozen Lard per lb , Ham per pound Pork, whole, per pound Beef, quarter, per pound, , . , Wheat per bushel Oats " " Rye " " Wheat flour per bbl Hay per ton 9 Potatoes per bushel, ....... . Turnips " , .18 .18 08 .10 .06 .07 .80 , 4 .5 4.00 to $10 .Co S .80 .30 s .CO ,c8 S s .It .la s .80 75 50 1 S 1. 00 1. 00 1.00 .10 10 ii) M 08 . t.6e J85 3S j 60 Onions " " Sweet potatoes per perk I allow per lb , Shoulder " " Side meat " " Vinegar, per qt Dried apples per lb Dried cherries, pitted Rispberries Cow Hides per lb Steer " " CalfSkin Sheep pelts Shelled corn per bus Corn meal, cwt Bran, " ChoD " ..' Middlings " Chickens per lb new " " "old Turkeys " " Geese " Ducks " COAL. No. 6, delivered " 4 and s " " 6 at yard " 4 and 5 at yard PATENTS Caveats and Trade Marks obtained, and al KKKS bUH"1088 conducted tor MoDKRATK ''"OPPBISOPI'OHITKTnB TJ. 8. PAT. BNT OKFIOK. We have no sub-aKPnclea. i biiHlnesHdlreet, hence ean transact patent bual neH in less time and at. Leas Cost than those re mote tram WaHhlngton. tinnnd5?0llH,!,raw,,1,f nr Pnot0' with desortp tlon. We advise If patentable or not, free of V.'!,1" 'o not due till patent la VeouTrrt A book, "How to Obtain 1'atants," with refer enceg to actual clients In your Htate.County. o town seutfree. Address ' " o. A. HN( w & ro WaohlnKton, I. O ("PP'mlte I'. 8 I'awtnt (nti'cf Penhyrdyal pills L. iZ , 1 ..""V J"fw Via- .. .i wiiq uiue nnitoa. Tuki ItiiWaf J,,r.llulw tcMluioiiUU fa - -. ,w I.WIIM." HI I. Mar. bv t - lvlitCwidl'.,Miull.onl2vi: 1'ULLAUA, H1 2-24(4
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