THE COLUMBIAN, BL00M5BURG, PA.
THE COLUMBIAN.
ESTABLISHED 1866.
THE COLUMBIA DEMOCRAT,
Established 1837. Consolidated 1869.
Published Every Thursday Morning,
At Blootmburg. the County Scat of
Columbia County, Pennsylvania.
CEO. E. ELWELL, Editor
V. J. TASKKk, Local Editor.
GEO. C. ROAN, Foremajc.
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liloomslmrg, Pa.
' THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 190a
Democratic Candidates.
FOR REPRTSENTATIVE,
(North Side)
GEORGE W. STERNER,
of Hemlock Twp.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE,
(South Side)
C. Z. SCHLICHER,
of Beaver Twp.
FOR SHERIFF,
DANIEL KNORR,
of Locust Twp.
The final exit of Mr. Roberts
relieves the public print of a great
deal of warmed over humor.
No wonder civilization fails .o
catch on in Abyssinia. Smoking
has been prohibited in that celestial
spot since 1642.
Florida is making an attempt to
cultivate sponges. The brand that
grows in these parts seems to thrive
without cultivation.
It is an open question whether
DeCastellane would have been so
profuse by cable if his brother-in-law
had not owned a frank.
Paris has decreed that next year's
bonnets shall be miniature flower
gardens. This should give the
bird crank a much needed rest.
England really does not know
yet what a real war horror is. Wait
till the monthly magazines tune
up and the books start to come out.
A big demand for American
wind-mills comes from the Holy
Land just when everybody was
wondering what should be done
with Billy Mason.
Russel Sage gets off some more
cornfed philosophy. He advises
poor young men not to hesitate
about marrying heiresses, but no
body has ever noticed much hesita
tion in that line.
The preachers and undertakers
of McKeesport, Pa., are trying to
reform funerals. Most men are wil
ling to contribute liberally to any
scheme that will do away with the
necessity of having funerals.
London "War Experts-"
The war between Briton and Boer
has created a new and apparently
profitable profession in London,
where every newspaper has a war
expert" whose oracles are read
with breathless reverence, and
cabled to remote corners of the
earth at enormous expense. Just
how the war expert has obtained
knowledge and authority sufficient
to bring the British public to his
feet is not apparent, but his pnn
cipal duty seems to be to read the
meagre dispatches the wrong way,
surmise a great deal, and then stick
his interpretations and surmises
together by the wrong ends, thus
evolving a system of warfare no
sane man ever dared dream of. Us
ually he overflows with caustic criti
cisra, he talks big about "inconv
petency" and has a mighty poor
opinion of the brave men at the
front who are doing the fighting
and patiently taking all the hard
knocks. He alwavs knows a better
plan than the one in operation, and
his hindsight is highly developed
During our recent turnup with
the Don, we had stategy boards
organized and doing a thrilling
business at corner groceries in
every enterprising villiage in the
the land. But the work of these
industrious debators was purely a
labor of love, their ample product
was strictly for home consumption
and nobody had to pay a cent for
enlightenment on the art of war.
These London chaps are too
sharp to waste their wierd product
ions on the desert air. By some
dark magic they have induced hard
headed British editors to pay fat
salaries for a choice lot of trash
The newspaper reader? have been
gulled into thinking that his bold
tone betokens knowledge, and the
"war expert" waxes ponderous and
important.
It is rather hard to understand
what excuse a war expert has for
staying in London and shedding
ink at the present stage of the
game. There seems to be a rather
brisk demand for such people in
South Africa just now.
The Borse to thn Rescue.
Paris is the headquarters for freak
medical discoveries, and every
little while there the doctors have
to announce a wonder just to keep
themselves in trim. T. he latest and
wierdest of the lot is a special brand
of serum calculated to paralyze the
Demon Drink.
An able bodied horse is permitted
to take of the flowing bowl until he
reaches the point where humming
birds begin to look like eagles. His
veins are then tapped and the re
sulting serum is administered hypo-
dermically to the victim of the
morning cocktail and the eve
ning nightcap. It is confidently
announced that the patient thus
treated will tremble at the mere
sight of an imbibitorium, and cease
irom piloting schooners across the
bar.
The horse world should welcome
this innovation with enthusiastic
resolutions of gratitude. Vox some
years the patient martyr to chronic
sore throat in order that victims of
!. 1 A -
aypiuneria niigni nave a cuance to
combat that dread disease, now
he has an opportunity to embark on
one long sweet jag, and with such
a privilege as this, can it be truth
fully stated that he is below man r
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strongest power in Kentucky poli
ces just now.
JEE3YT0WN HEWS
The Republicans and dissatisfied
Democrats held their caucus last
Wednesday evening and nominated
the following ticket : For Supervisors,
Wm. Howeil and Ade Parker, for
School Directors, C. A. Kreamer and
J. A. Essirk, Poor overseers, C. M.
Johnston and W. H. Leighow, In
spector, Howard Greenly, Tax Col
lector, C. v.. Crawford.
George F. Kreamer and family, of
Bloomsburg, visited friends at this
place nn Sunday last.
George S. Lee and wile drove over
to the County Seat on Saturday last,
where the latter is visiting, at her
daughter's for a week.
Wilbur C. Kreamer intends going
in the lumber business in the near
future, as he is about to purchase a)
fine span ot mules.
Messrs. Reichard and Kreamer are
around among the farmers bal ng hay.
II. I. uingles and family paid
Bloomsburg friends a visit on Sunday
last.
Franklin Phillips of Lairdsville,
spent Sunday with Geo. Nephew.
L. I . Johnston and family of Harns
burg, Pa., are visiting friends at this
place.
Robert Butler and wife drove over
to Limestoneville on Sundav last.
Buchanan it is Bulieved has Gone 7e8t.
The friends of Alex. Buchanan, who
mysteriously disappeared from his
home, at Central-a more than a week
since, now think that he has gone
west. They no longer believe that
he has been murdered, and his body
thrown into a mir.e breach somewhere
in the wilds of the Shamokin mining
district. They have exhausted every
effort to find trace of him there, and
can not even find that he was in that
district on Saturday, in fact, the only
trace that they have of him is that he
bought a ticket at Mt. Carmel for
Shanokin on Saturday morning. He
may not hive gone any further than
Alaska, and there taken a train on the
P. & R. for some point in the west.
This his people now believe that he
has done, and they have decided to
let the future determine whether they
are nofright.
Chaplin Shields Dismissed.
Tha Erratic Minister Discharged From the
United States Service.
A Washington special says: Post
Chaplain David H. Shields, who was
appointed from Altoona, Pa., has
been dismissed from the army of the
United States, to take effect on the
i st proximo, and Rev. Edmund T.
Esterbrook, of New York, has been
selected for appointment to the
vacancy. The action in the case of
Chaplain Shields was the result of
court-martial proceedings. He was
tried at San Francisco for conduct
unbecoming an officer and a gentle
man, in consequence of the alleged
use of intoxicating liquors, and was
convicted and sentenced to .be dis
missed. The case came before the
president in the course of procedure
and he approved the sentence Thurs
day, directing it to take effect on the
i st proximo.
The "Little Blue Book."
A neat, compact pocket volume
containing the time-tables of all the
railroads in Pennsylvania. Should be
in tne possession of every traveling
man, hotel, business man and busi
ness firm iu the state. It is published
monthly, with all corrections up to
date, at one dollar per year. Single
copies ten cents. Mailed on receipt
ot price. Address, "Little Blue
Book," Milton, Ta.
THE CANAL TREATY
Considered by Senate Foreign
Relations Committee.
Opposition Expressed to the
Neutrality Clause.
State Department Confident
Hay-Pauncefote Convention
Will Be Approved.
WASHINGTON. Fi-b. T.-Tlio senate
committee on foreign relations met to
consider the Nicaragua canal treat;. The
discussion wan animated. While some
opposition wn manifested, it wan not of
such a character nit to indicate the defeat
of the treaty, but that it will lie amended
there seems to be little doubt.
One of the amendment proposed la
that the whole of the t'layton-ltiilwer
treaty shall bo uhrnKutcd. It is said by
mctnlicr of the committee favoring; this
change that there in no need of keeping
ulive nny portion of the old treaty.
Another change. BUKRested in In regard
to the protection of the canal. The treaty
declares ther shall lie no fortifications,
and it is snid that this will prevent the
I'liited States from erecting batteries,
which are by some considered absolutely
necessary in view of the insurrections
that occur from time to time in S.mth
American countries. It is possible that
this language will be modified so that
such protection as the I'nited States
deems necessary may be afforded aloug
the route of the canal. ,
Nearly the entire time of the committee j
was consumed in listening to an elaborate i
statement from Senator Morgan, who is
thoroughly familiar with the subject of
the Nicaragua canal proposition and all
treoties affecting it. There was little or
no expression of opinion from other sen
ators, save that It was a very Important
subject and would need careful considera
tion. It is learned that the text of the Ilny-raum-efote
treaty was the work of the
state department. The Itritish govern
ment accepted the document just as it
was drawn, so the responsibility for
whatever is contained in the treaty and
the form in which it is expressed is
chargeable entirely to the department.
department otlicials are surprised at the
amount of criticism that has been direct
ed against the treaty, but feel confident
that it will be consummated, provided
It is not nmended, especially ns to the
fortification clause. It is Insisted by the
otlicials that an amendment on that
point would completely defeat the treaty,
and it is intimated that the objection will
he twofold first from the Itritish gov
ernment and second from the president
himself. The president is said to regard
the neutralization scheme us completely
obviating the necessity for any fortifica
tions for the canal, for, by the terms of
that arrangement, every one of the mari
time powers, will pledge Itself to use Its
army and navy, if need be, to preserve
the absolute neutrality of the canal, and
fortifications would be unnecessary.
Attention has been called to the state
ment that no matter what differences of
opinion may have existed up to this time
ns to the living force of the Clayton-Hul-wer
treaty, all doubt upon that point hns
been dissipated by the signature of the
Hay-rnuncefote convention. By that
act the executive branch of the United
Slates government formally recognized
the existence of a Clayton-llulwer treaty.
It is said to make no difference whether
or not the llay-I'anncefote treaty is rati
fied by the senate, the executive branch
of the government, to which aloue for
eign governments may look, has gone on
r.-cord.
REFORMS IN CUBA.
Governor Wood Makes SnKuTestiona
to the Cabinet.
HAVANA. Feb. 7. General Wood held
a cabinet meeting yesterday which lasted
three hours behind closed doors. Senor
Villalon, secretary of public works, ex
plained the reason of his order regarding
the contract between the run-American
Express company uud the United rail
wuy. This contract he denounced as "an
unholy violation of the people' rights."
lie said that a man recently took u train
at C'ieiifuegos for Havana, having with
him a typewriting machine. The latter
he was compelled to give over to an em
ployee of the railroad, who Insisted on
expressing it. In another instance a wo
man who attempted to board u train with
a couple of chickens was similarly treat
ed. Senor Villalou cited uumerons other
cuses of a like nature.
General Wood said the only question
was whether the present law gave him
power U act. The entire matter will be
Immediately referred to Washington for
a final opiuion.
'The cabinet decided to establish large
modern hospitals at various points in the
island, and an expert will be brought
from the United States to advise in the
selection of sites and the construction of
buildings.
An agricultural school will be establish
ed at Puerto l'rincipe. A commission is
to be named to Investigate the churituble
institutions and properties of the Island,
which Senor Vnronu,' secretary of finance,
estimates to be worth 115,000,000.
For the first time iu mouths Havana is
clear of yellow fever. No case has been
otticiully reported for some days.
Five thousand men are on strike in the
cigar factories of the city. Herr Bocl
says the question Is whether the unions
hare a right to dictate to the employers
as to whom they shull employ and whom
they shull not employ. The unions want
the factory owners to discharge the Span
iards. Herr Bock has received niuny let
ters from the men usking bliu to try to
breuk up the unions, as their Influence 1
tyrannous. He believes the strike will bo
over by the end of the week.
Fourth Class Postmasters,
WASHINGTON. Feb. 7.-The follow
ing fourth class postmasters have been
appointed: New York Belgium, Andrew
Brush. Pennsylvania luck Vulley, C.
N. Schriever; Chesteiville. W. T. Dunce;
Kuousetown, J. S. Bnrner; Llzettu, It. S.
t'lewell. Vermont Browningtoii, W, C.
Scoficld.
To Pay Depositors In Pall,
BOSTON, Feb. 7. The- depositors of
th Broadway National bank, which
closed several weeks ago, will receive the
full amount of their deposits, with inter
est, today.
STAR CLOTHING
! Mid-Winter Sale of Clothing !
1 PREVIOUS TO STOCK TAKING.
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TAFT FOR PRESIDENT
McKinley Names Head of the
Philippine Commission.
HAY BE GOVERNOR GENERAL.
fndicenlilp of the I'nlled States Cir
cuit Court Heslitned to Accept
Appointment Other Prob
able Members.
WASHINGTON, Feb. ". William H.
Taft of Cincinnati, judge of the United
States circuit court, has resigned to be
appointed chairman of the commission
that will be sent to the Philippines to es
tablish civil government.
The appointment of Judge Taft marks
the first selection for the new Philippine
commission. There will be five members
on the commission, and all of them will
be civilians. Mr. Schurmnu, president of
the existing commission, hns declined for
business reasons to remain on the com
mission, so Judge Tuft will be president
in his pluce. Mr. Oeuby und Professor
Worcester have been Invited to uccept re
appointments, but so far have not signi
fied their intentions. Admiral Dewey
will not go buck to Manila, and General
Otis will give way, like him, to a civilian.
Sccrctury Hoot said that no instructions
hud been framed for the new commission
as yet, but it would be easy to perceive
from the sentiments set out in the presi
dent's message whut these instructions
would be.
Judge Tuft culled at the war depart
ment, in company with Judge Day, late
secretary of state, uud had a long talk
with Secretary Koot as to the pious for
the commission. As some surprise has
been caused by the willingness of Judge
Tnft to surrender a life position of the
dignity and emolument of United States
circuit judge to join the commission it
may be said that the prevalent impres
sion is that as soon as the commission
shall have succeeded iu replacing the ex
isting military government iu the Philip
pines with stable civil governments Judge
Taft will be named as the first civil gov
ernor general of the archipelago. It is
not thought that this change will take
pluce at once, but the commission is ex
pected to move steadily toward that ob
ject und to set up local civil governments
as fast as the Filipinos shull demonstrate
their worthiness.
William H. .Taft Is a son of the late
Judge Alphouso Taft, who was attorney
general under Grant, and a brother of
ex-Congressmun Charles P. Tuft, proprie
tor of Ihe Times-Star. He was born in
Cincinnati in 1N57. He grnduated at
Yule iu 1878 and at the Cincinnati Law
school iu 18M0. He has been prosecuting
attorney, internal revenue collector, coun
ty solicitor, superior judge iu the state
courts, solicitor generul of the United
States and judge of the United States
court of appeuls. Iu 18KU he married
Helen H. Herron, daughter of former
United Stutes District Attorney John. W.
Herron of this city.
KILLED BY FILIPINOS.
American Supply Train Captured
and Part of Escort Slain.
MANILA, Feb. 7. The Insurgents
Monduy captured a supply train of nine
bull curt s between Orani and Dmulupi-
Jun, killing a corporal and five privutes
of Company O, Thirty-second infantry.
The escort consisted of a sergeant und
11 mounted men. The insurgents weak
ened the supports of a bridge over a
creek, and the iirst cart went luto the
stream. While the escort was bunched
trying to haul the cart out of the water
the insurgent tired a volley from the
bushes, killing the six Americuns uud
also two native drivers.
The Insurgents have been driven out of
Leguspl, on Albuy bay, province of Al
ba. v.
The rebels of Tuyabas province were
conveying some uOO Spanish prisoners to
Libmanau, and, on arriving there, Ihe
prisouers, exhuusted uud starved, revolt
ed and dispersed their guards with stones
und clubs. They also captured a few
lilies and' bnrrieaded themselves at Llb
nianun. where they are uwuitlug the ur
rivul of American troops.
WANTED SEVERAL PERSONS FOR
District Oltice Managed in this State to rep
resent me in their own and surrounding
counties. Willing to pnv yearly if Coo, pay
able weekly. Desirable employment with
unusual opportunities. Reference! ex
changed. Enclor self-addressed s'amped
envelope, S. A. 1 rk, 320 Csxton Building,
Chicago. M-3i.i6t
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