8 Cures those eruptions, boils and pimples which are so likely to appear in the Spring; cures scrofulous diseases in their most tenacious forms; cures salt rheum or eczema with its dreadful itching and burning; cures all stomach troubles due to generally weak condition and impure blood; cures debility, sick headache and "that tired feeling which just as surely indicate that the blood is lacking in vitality and the elements of health Hood's Sarsaparilla THE COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURG. PA. J. S. Williams & Son, BLOOMSBURG PA Public Sale Criers and General Auctioneers. tr Klftpen yours pxperli'npp. HatlHfftptton runrantpptl. Rent rpturns of any Mle criers In this section of the mate. Write fur terms and dates. ver disappoint our patrons. 1-5 SALES. Saturday, march 24, 1900. George H. Welhver will sell at the Exchange Hotel stables, 30 head of Ohio horses. Sale to commence at one o'clock in the afternoon. Wednesday, March 28,1900. Charles G. Barkley, administrator of the estate of Conrad Kreamer, deceased, will sell personal proper ty, on the premises, at Jerseytown. Sale to commence at 1 o'clock p.m. Spring birds will soon be due. Are you going to move ? If so, you will probably need some neat wall paper to beautify your rooms. You can find a large stock and many pretty patterns at Mercer's Drug and Book Store. The advance in prices at public vendues throughout the country is claimed to be evidence that times are better. Live stock and farm implements have been bringing higher prices than for many years past. Judge Savidge, of Sunbury, has tried, during his term, seventeen murder cases in Northumberland and Schuylkill counties. In only one of these cases was the defend ant hung, two were committed to life imprisonment, and the others were either acquitted or got lesser terms of imprisonment. The story is going the rounds that a thief recently entered the of fice of the Oval Ledger and captured twenty-six dollars. We say story, because we doubt the truth of any fairy tale like this that attempts to lead the people to believe that any country editor in Pennsylvania ever had twenty-six dollars at one time. Ex. The protests that have been made against the slaughter of birds ap pears to have but little effect. New York milliners have just contracted with Delaware parties for the bodies of 8,000 birds, including such mem bers of the feathered tribes as blue birds which have proved themselves effective agents in the destruction of insects that prey upon vegetation. Saturday last was St. Patrick's Day, the anniversary of the birth of the patron saint of Ireland, and green, which isjthe insignia of de votion to the one man who, in the far past, did so much for the Cath olic Church, was worn by many. After fifteen centuries the lessons of faith, taught by St. Patrick, are as fresh as on the day he first imparted them. The Farm Journal is 23 years old, prints 40 tons of paper a month, and is out of debt ; has a new press that will print 100 papers a minute; it is cut to fit every progressive farmer and villager. Don't you want this fine little paper ? Now we have a clubbing arrangement with the farm Journal by which, if you will pay in advance, you can have the Columbian one year and the Farm Journal nearly five years (remainder of 1900, and all of 1901, 1902, 1903 and 1904;, all for 51.00. Did you ever hear of such an offer ? The Carpet Trade. Not many towns the size of Blooms burg have an exclusive carpet store. W. H. Brower succeeded his grand father, J. J. Brower, in the retail cat pet business, and still remains at the old stand. He has a fine line ol car pets in stock, including Brussels, Vel vets, Tapestries and Ingrains. Also oil-cloths, Chinese and Japanese mat tings, rugs, etc. If his customers can not be suited with what he has in stock, he can procure a large line of samples from the best makers in the country, at short notice. Persons contemplating the purchase of any floor covering this spring should call on Mr, Brower and get prices. They will save money by it. 3-15 at WANTED SliVEKAI. PERSONS TOR District Office Managers in this State to rep resent me in their own and suiroundiiin counties, vviiunu Ui pnv yearly Iftou, pay ilile weekly. Desirable employment with unusual opportunities References ex changed. Enclor Kclf-alili tbed stamped nvelope. . A. rrK, -20 Liixlou muliling, Chicago. U2i,i6t The D. L. & W. will run a spec all excursion train to Wilkcsbarre Saturday, March 24th. One fare for the round trip, in order to allow amusement patrons of this city to witness a notable attraction at the Nesbit Theatre. The Kelcey Shan non Company in "The Moth and the Flame." "The Moth and the Flame", which Herberj Kelcey and Effie Shannon present at the Nesbit Theatre, Wilkesbarre, Saturday eveniug March 24 is one of the small number of American dramas one can be forgiven, even an undig nified, patriotic enthusiasm over. The play is based upon the theme that love rules the world, and love rules the play. Character is mould ed and developed by the influence of love in the world and so are Mr. Fitch's characters in this play. The interest is absorbing during the en tire action. The climaxes are in tense and thrilling, and the raillery and retort brilliant. In "The Moth and the Flame" Mr. Kelcey and Miss Shannon have been fitted with characters which bring into play their best efforts and reveal them both as artists of force and finish. It is an intensely interesting high- class drama which reveals someth ing of the private life and social environment of New York's ultra- fashionable society. The children's party given by adults at the resi dence of a society leader, with which the play opens, is, of itself, a revelation of the frivolities indulged in by the "smart set", and as such holds the mirror up to nature" in a manner which is as truthful and realistic as it is highly interesting and entertaining. There is more or less comedy in the play, but tragedy also plays a part, and two of the strongest situations of the piece are the climaxes at the close of the first and second act, one revealing a suicide in high life, and the other, the denunciation of an aristocratic scoundrel at a swell society church wedding. The cast includes a score of characters and the company is virtually the same as that which has heretofore been seen in the play in all the principal cities for the past two years, and during its New York engagement of 125 nights at Daniel Frohman's Lyceum Theatre. "The Moth and the Flame" ranks among the most notable of American suc cesses, and its attractiveness last season equaled that of "The Chris tian" and "The Little Minister." Seats may be ordered through the Lackawanna agent. The price of seats will be $ i. 50, $1.00, 75 cents and 50 cents. it The following is the program of the entertainment, to be given in the Lutheran Church, on Saturday even ing, by the Susquehanna University musical organizations : I. "Alma Mia drae Sempre,"..; Cevaire Orchestra. 2. "Kentucky Babe," Geibel Glee Club. 3. "Chicago Evening Post March, "..Nixon Mandolin and Guitar Club. 4. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup Harrington Glee Club. 5. Cornet Solo "Edelweiss von Sem mering,." Kantaise, Opr. 24 Iloch Mr. Snyder. 6. "The Languid Man," Cannotlet Mr. Wingard and Glee Club. 8. Vocal Solo Selected Mr. Nicholas. part 2. 1. "Overture de Vals," Veno Orchestra. 2. "The Phantom Band,". Douglas Thayer Glee Club. 3. "Dangerous Maid Waltzes,".. ..Geilheus Mandolin nnd Guitar Club. 4. "Sleep Little Baby of Mine," Green Zimmerman, Bruingard, Carpenter and Nicholas. 5. Reading Selected Mr. Wingard. 6. "Liza Skinner," Moeay Mr. Nicholns and Glee Club. 7. "Varsity Club .March," Barge Mandolin and Guitar Club 8. Sacred Song Glee Club Prof. C. A. Keely, Pianist. "The Span of Life." "The Span of Life" a play of the soul harrowing melodramatic sort, was well presented at the Opera House Tuesday night, and the performance fully merited the encomiums and fre quent hearty applause bestowed on it. The piece throughout was realistic and called forth the best powers of the company. The fine acrobatic feats of the wonderful Donezettas, delighted the audience and the human bridge over which the heroine crossed was the most attractive and thrilling scene ever witnessed on the ' local 6tage. At the end of the third act the entire company had to cross the stage before the curtain singly to most hearty applause. The work of Carl Anderson, who took the part of the villian was so realistic that the audi ence was roused to hissing and shouts of derision. THE COLUMBIAN, JlCVCl; jbOajyfxjinU- IN THE UNITED STATE3 COURT. Two Men Accused of Counterfeiting, at Scranton. Tried The sessions of the United States Circuit and District Courts opened at Scranton last week Tuesday, Judge Burlington presiding. Judge Ache son usually presides in the Circuit court, but was sitting with the Court of Appeals in Philadelphia last week, and in his absence the District court Judge presides in both. All criminal cases arising from the violation of the laws of the United States are tried in the District court. These include robbing post-offices; sending obscene matter through the mails; using the mails for fraudulent purposes; making or passing counterfeit money; viola tion of the revenue laws; illicit distil-' ling, &c. In the circuit court are tried all civil suits, and these are cases of litigation between residents of different states. Grand jurors and petit jurors for these courts are drawn from all over the state, and here there is room for a reform that would save the govern ment much money. There does not seem to be any good reason for draw ing jurors fron Columbia County to attend court at Eiie or Pittsburg, nor for bringing jurors from the western end of the state to Williamspcrt or Scranton. The state should be pro perly districted, and jurors drawn from near-by counties, thus saving hund reds of dollars in mileage at each ses sion of court. Last week three cases were tried, and it was estimated that J the expense to the government was $2700. Some jurors drew nearly fortv dollars for mileage. The Judges of the United States courts are appointed by the President, and they hold office practically for life. The appointments are necessarily of a partisan character, but, in this state excellent selections have been made and the Judiciary is above re proach, j Cases tried in district and circuit courts can be carried to the Court of Appeals which consists of all the cir- cuit judges of several specified states. I From the Court of Appeals they can be carried up to the Supreme Court of the United States. The methods of legal procedure in all these courts is much the same as in our county and state courts. OFFICERS OF THE COURT. j District Attorney Daniel B. Heiner is assisted in his work by Assistant District Attorneys D. M. Wilier, J. N. Laugham and John B. Myers. The other officers of the court are : Fred C. Leonard, marshal ; Clark Lowry, Joe H. Irons and J. W. Sny der, deputies; William T. Lindsey, clerk; A. J. Colborn, jr., deputy. MUNCY VALLEY COUNTERFEITING CASE. The case of the United States vs. Wellington Lavelle and John R. Gansel was put on trial Tuesday after noon. They were charged with having in their possession moulds for making coin, and with making coin. The story of the case runs this way: Lavelle, whose home is in Honesdale, is a photographer, and in the summer he travels around from place to place with a tent. Last August he reached Muncy Valley, a pretty little hamlet in Sullivan County nestled' down among the hills, and pitched his tent, and seemed to be following the busi ness of taking pictures. He soon formed the acquaintance of John R. Gansel, a stone-mason and sort of a village loafer and of somewhat disso. lute habits. They became very thick, so much so that one day in October Constable Hess said to Gansel : "John, what's going on down at that tent ? You and Lavelle must be doing some crooked work," where upon Gansel told him they were get ting ready to make counterfeit money, and wanted the constable to arrest them both at once, as he wanted to get out of it. The constable said he couldn't arrest them without evidence, and this Gansel promised to procure. Acting under the constable's advice he arranged with Lavelle who had the moulds, to go up on the mountain side and make some coin. This was done, and Gansel returned to Hess with the moulds and a coin, and then Hess notified the District Attorney at Laporte, and he notified the govern ment, and an inspector was sent on by th 3 Treasury department, who arrested Lavelle. A few days later Gansel was arrested on Lavelle's statement, which was as follows: That he never saw the moulds; that Gansel come to his tent because they could both play the violin; that when they went up on the mountain side they went for cider and apples, and to hunt coon; that Gansel made the moulds and the coins, and he knew BLOOMSBURQ, nothing about it. There was much evidence to corroborate Gansel and none to corroborate Lavelle, to the Jury came in with a verdict of guilty as to Lavelle. and not euiltv as to Gansel. Lavelle. who had been in jail for five months, was sentenced to 18 months in the Western Penitentiary at Pittsburg. TAMES F- 8T0KER Tames F. Stoker died in Philadel phia March 17, 1900, in his sixty-first vear. The deceased was born in Fishingcreek Township. Columbia Co., where he spent the greater part of his life in farming. He was a son of John Stoker, one of the first settlers of Columbia Co , and the ninth child out of a family of 10 children, of whom 6 still live 1 Russell Stoker, Atalissa, Iowa, and Wm. M. Stoker and Ellis S. Stoker reside on the old homestead : Phoebe Hulmes and Mrs. John McHenry of Stillwater, and Mrs. Daniel Edgar of Orangeville. Mr, Stoker moved to Philadelphia over 18 years ago and carried on a market on 40th Street ever since, where he gathered around him a host of friends, and his word was better than a bond. He leaves a widow, a grown up daughter and a host of friends to mourn their loss which is his eternal gain. JJeatli of Mrs. Mary Colluy- Mrs. May Boone, wife of Levi Col ley, died at the German Hospital, Philadelphia, on Tuesday, the 13th, aged 3 1 years and 1 day. On Friday of last week, she was taken to Phila delphia to be placed in skilled hands for an operation for an inward trouble with which .she has been afflicted tor some time. She was hopeful of being restored to health and kept in good cheer, but never rallied or became conscious after the operation. Mrs. Colley was a lady greatly be loved by her friends and neighbors; was a devoted wife and mother, and leaves many friends who heard of her death with great sorrow. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. W Boone, of Almedia, Columbia county, Pa , and has lived in Muncy ever since her marriage with, the hus band who survives her, together with a little daughter about 12 years old. . She was a member of the Baptist church, and funeral services were held from that church Thursday after noon at 2 o'clock. Rev. R. R. Rock officiated, assisted by the choir of the church. Interment was made in Muncy cemetery. Muncy Luminary. A Bare Treat- The musical entertainment in the Bellville Lutheran Church, given by the Susquehanna Uuiversity Glee, Maiidolin and Guitar Clubs and Or chestra is one long to be remembered by the people of the far famed Kishacoquillas Valley. The singing by the large Glee Club held the andience spell-bound. Every piece was heartily encored, not only once but several times. The music by the Mandoli n and Guitar Club and Orchestra was well tendered and re ceived hearty applause. Special men tion might be made of several tenor solos given by the leader, Mr. Nicholas and the manager, Mr. Wingard. Although the weather was threaten ing yet the large auditorium was pack ed. None but words of praise can be heard from those who had the pleas ure of hearing this Musical Organiza tion and we bespeak a glorious future for the attainment of these young men. Bellville limes. This will be given in the Lutheran Church on Saturday evening, March 24th. m - Fire on Tuesday morning dam aged the power house of the Ameri can Car and Foundry Company at Milton to the exteut of $3000. Women as Well as Men Are Made Miserable by Kidney Trouble. Kidney trouble preys upon the mind, dis courages and lessens ambition; beauty, vigor ana cheerfulness soon disappear when the kid neys are out of order or diseased. Kidney trouble has become so prevalent that it is not uncommon for a child to be born afflicted with weak kid neys. If the child urin ates too often, if tha urine scalds the flesh or if, when the child reaches an age when tt should be able to control the passage, It Is yet afflicted with bed-wetting, depend upon it, the cause of the difficulty Is kidney trouble, and the first s'ep should be towards the treatment of these Important organs. This unpleasant trouble is due to a diseased condition of the kidneys and bladder and not to a habit as most people suppose. Women as well as men are mads mis erable with kidney and bladder trouble, and both need the same great remedy. The mild and the Immediate effect of Swamp-Root is soon realized. It Is sold by druggists, In fifty cent and one dollar sizes. You may have a sample bottle by mail ir.ee, aiso pampniet tell- Home of 8wmiRont ing all about it, Including many of the thousands of testimonial letters received from sufferers cured. In writing Dr. Kilmer & Co., Blnghamton, N. Y., be sure and mention this paper. PA. I, W. Hartman & Son. HIND Ifknowletlge 5lUrl I imraiice, in stead of ignorance preced ing knowledgt'.there would not be so many loet op portunities If people knew how much there is to be gained by investigat ing every offer we make, we would leeeivc the thanks and patronage of all thinking men and thinking women. Closer you get to the goods we advertise, better they look. Spring 10c. Wash Goods. Yd. These are Toil de Nord Ging- hams, in all colors, plaids.stripes and plain. The best Ginghams to wash and hold colors. 10 be had at price per yatd, 10c. Extra Fine Ginghams In new colors and latest pat terns, 30 inches wide, French styles, fine gauze, exquisite. I2jc to 15c yd. Silk Stripe Gingham Strictly fast colors ; have been thoroughly washed with soap and water before leaving the factory. Real French styles, real French cloth. Beautiful, serviceable, 25c yd. Madras Cloths. Woven a little heavier than Ginghams. Elegant goods for shirt waists or dresses, boys' waists and boys' shirts. Colors fast. 15 and 25c yd. Foulardine. Looks like silk, soft like silk, I. W. HARTMAN & SON, BLOOMSBURG, PA. Origin of Lent Ancients Observed Season of Fasting and Communicated With Gods. "Three-fold Meaning of Lent" was the subject of the sermon preached by the Rev. Thomas Van Ness, of Boston, in the First Unitarian Church Twenty-second and Chestnut Streets, rhiladelphia, bunday morning. "Lectin Tid," that is the lengthen ing time, ws the name given to March, said the speaker, because in March there was a lenthening of days. The Teutonic priests fasted until the first of the year March as to go in to communication with Mother Erda, just walking to life, and to obtain from her divine revelations. As we know, fasting produces vivid dreams, and nearly all the ancient peoples supposed that the gods spoke to mortals through dreams. Going without food exhibited a power of self control and will power and the gods admired will power. By the middle of the fifth century the Teutons were masters of Italy. Nominally they are converted to Christianity, but they still retain many I. 1 1 ! f m 01 uieir 01a religious torms and cus toms, among others this habit of feast ing through March. Wisely does the church, as it did with the Roman 1 Saturnalia, occuring December 35, adopt the lencten season and in Pope Felix's time added to the length of time, making it thirty-six days, so that the biahcal law of giving one-tenth might be observed, thirty six days be ing one-tenth of a year. Four more days were added later to make the tune correspond in length to that which Jesus was supposed to have spent in fasting while in the wilder ness, and the official title quadragesi ma is given. However, the old pagan name of Lencten or Lent still survives. AGENTS WANTED To sell the Marsh Reading Stand and Revolv ing Book Case. Best office or li brary article ever patented, and sells everywhere on sight, at a good profit. Why stand idle with such a chance to make money ? Ask the publisher of this paper to show you sample of this stand, or write us for full particulars at once. (i416m) Marsh Mfg. Co., No 542jWest Lake St., Chicago. J S. R. Bidlenian is prepared to show' new patterns of wall paper for 1900, at the lowest prices. He has the agency for the only wall paper factory that is not included in the Trust. 3-I-tf I I. W. Hartman 6k Soa I W H & S o N Luck hov- ttrA n rn 11 11 A some people OlQJj ironi tne eradlo to grave.but the person ,, brain is 24 hours nheadd liiu will, ia better nualifij for a money "getter' t a money "saver." fore warn, that the publif may be lore armed, simply advertising we do, and doing strictly mat wiiicu we advertise, It paya us. It pays yoa iuor5 you in vestigate, that which wc adver tise, more truth you find in it. wears better than silk, prettie: than silk. Don't cost one-qua; ier me price ui suk. 1 aru, tjc Ladies' Under fluslins. Every garment made of good wearing uicacning. iwery ment cut. to tit. jiacie roomy in width, made long 54 inches to 57 inches some longer, and sewed on lock-stitch machine, Will not rip. Ladies tell that our underwear is the only kind they can buy that does not require re-sewing. II 16 SO. No other store near here able to compete with us in muslin underwear. Night Dresses. 47c to $3.69. . Ladies' Drawers 25c to $2 39. Undershirts, 39c to $4,45, Corset Covers 14c to $1 69. Ladies' Chemise, 25c to 98c. When you see them you'll like them. When you wear them you'll praise them. The line of belts, combs, best pocketbooks, silverware, and ?.U toilet articles carried in any store in any town the size Bloomsburer, Pa. If vou don't think it is so, come ? You'll see it. The following letters are held at the Bloomsburg, Pa., postofnee, and will be sent to the dead letter offia April 3d, 1900. Persons calling for these letters will please say that thej were advertised March a a, 1000 : Mr. Hugh Appleman, Jno. M. Crossland, Miss Hawkey (2), J. B. Landis, C. B. Ridgeway. Cards: Prof. Chas. V. Edgar, Mr. P. E. Strvker. One cent will be charged on each letter advertised. O. B. Mellick, P. M Hotel For Bent The Park Hotel, at Towanda, Pa, is for rent. Possession eiven April 1 st, 1 goo. Located in the heart of the town, opposite Court House. Fo' terms, apply to Geo. E. ElweD, Bloomsburtr. Pa., or E. W. F.lwell, Towanda, Pa. & Spring Opening -OF- rl ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, flarch 29 and 30. MRS. M. A. WATSON, WEST MAIN ST. Shoes! 0 Do You Know We have the Largest Stock Shoes in the County? You will make a mis take if you fail to see our lines before doing your shoe buying. W. H. Hoore, Cos. Second and Iron Sts ISloomaburgi P FOPF n 11 11 1 Bonne
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