THE COLUMBIAN. l:STAIJLISIIKl iS. THE caLUMSli tUMnnsAT. nsTABUSHKD IS37. Co.NSOUIlAl ID 8Go t... t- . . ' coi.iaiir.lJ tllKT I MURSIMY iMORNIMO, At ll!oomsl)ur(j. the County Scat of Columbia Countv, Pennsylvania. f.KO. K. EMVKLL, F.i.nOK I), f. TASKKK, Local Editor. OKU. C. ROAN", Foreman. Trrnh : Inside the county $1.00 n year in advance ; 11.50 11 not paid in aivance uuuwc inc guumy, i.23 a year, strictly in advance. All communication should be addressed THE COLUMBIAN, Uloomstmrg, l'a. VIILRSDAY, MAY 33. 1901. TO THE DEMOORaTIO V0TER3 OF COLUMBIA. COUNT!. Notice is hereby given that the Primary Klection for the purpose of voting to place in nomination one r person ior associate judge, one person for county Surveyor and five delegates to the state convention, will be held at the regular polling places in the various election dis tricts of Columbia comity, (or il such places cannot be obtained then at a place in said district convenient to the regular polling place, which shall be determined by the member of the Standing Committee and the election boards of such districts where the regular polling places cannot be obtained) on Saturday June 8th, 1901, between tLe hours of 3 and 7 o'clock p. m. and the County Convention will be held in the Opera I louse in Bloomsburg Tuesday June 11th, 1901, at n o'clock a. m. this call is issued in accordance with Art. Ill, Sec. 10 of The Democratic Rules, of Columbia County. Christian A. Small, County Chairman. J. K.BlTTEN-BKNDER, R. G. F. Ksiiink a, Secretaries. Catawissa, Pa., May 7th, iqor. Mrs. McKinley was taken seri ously ill in California, and for sev eral days her death seemed immi nent. The whole country rejoiced to learn she is improving, and that the danger is past. Among the bills introduced in tne House, at Harrisburg, last week, was one providing that there shall be submitted to the voters of every city, ward of a city, incor porated borough, or ward of a bor ough and township, on the third Tuesday of February of next year, and on the same day of the month every two years thereafter, after the passage of the bill, the ques tion, ".Shall the retail traffic in in toxicating liquors as a beverage be prohibited." A bill is before the legislature to fix the salaries of county superint endents of schools, and has already passed the Senate, as follows: $ro each for the first 100 schools within his jurisdiction, $5 for each school above 100 and not over 200, and $2 for each school above 200, provided that the salary in 110 case be less than $1,000 per annum nor more than $2,000, and provided further that in all counties having 12,000 square miles or a school term exceeding seven and a half months the salary of the superin tendent shall not be less than $1,500 and that a convention of the school directors may vote him an increase in salary, which shall be taken from the school appropriation of the county. Much attention is being given iu the country districts to a new law intended for the preservation of roaas. it provides that every per son who shall make affidavit that he has owned and used exclusively, during the preceding year, in haul ing loads of 2000 pounds or more, on the nublic roads of the Statf wagons with tires not less that four inches wide shall for each vear after the passage of the act be credited by tne supervisor of highways of the district in which such tax is levied with one-fourth of the road tax ns- sessed and levied on the property of sucn person, tenants who in any wav become liable for ronrl tavp may also secure the benefits of tnis act by making the required affidavit. Such credits shall not exeeed to any person more than five days labor on the highways or its equivalent in cash. The same law also provides4 that any person who snau use on tne public roads of the State, in hauling loads of 10,000 pounds or more, any wagon with iiie.i less man lour lucnes in wiutll shall be liable to a fine of $5 for each and every offense, which fines shall be recoverable in criminal nroceed- ings instituted at the complaint of any person at tne suit ot the Com monwealth before any justice of the peace. The careful and conscient ious application of this law would doubtless result in much benefit to the highways. But it will be of little account in some districts where road making is a farce, and the people know so many ways to get out of their road tax so cheaply that they will find the old methods less expensive than providing the brond tires. ! lc! ov&rtjiiMut cf thd Dm tad States in ftrpttual. The fundmental principles of our Government are embodied in the Constitution of the United States. The Declaration of Independence was the cardinal point around which rallied all the forces opposed to tyrany and oppression. The Ameri can idea of government, though an exierimeiit, has taken deep root in the hearts and minds of the people, not only of our own government, but of all the people of the world. Eventually it will be copied by all the people of the world. It is true that many abuses have crept in all the forms of our goTernment, through corrupt and designing men and factions, but these nre only temporary. However, much we may despond and deprecate corrup tion and abuses in governmental af fairs as detrimental to the masses and beneficial only to the classes, these will be righted in their proper order and time. Sometimes corruption and abuses outlive a gen eration of 'people, but the end is bound to come as naturally and cer tainly as "every dog has his day." 1 lie masses of our American people are true as steel and patrotic to their government, and in no wise would sacrifice any principal that would invalidate, or weaken its authority. But through factional strife and division of opinion among the patrotic masses, scheming men and corrupt rascals have opportunity of pilfering and Dlunderinfr the people s treasury. It is true that these abuses of profligacy pervade everv demrtment and function ot our government frorn the highest to the lowest official. But notwithstanding these facts it is still the best government on the earth, and ours is the only one in which the hope lives, and the remedy exists through which all these wrongs may be righted and all the abuses reformed bv the simnle process of ballot laws. I hough corruption erasns with deathly grip at every move of re- lorm, tor winch the people are bat tling, yet victory will perch on their banner, sooner or lat-r, in spite of all their scheming and planning and buying. It has always been thus and will ever remain so, justice al ways triumphs in the end. J. License Transfer Bill Passes. An act of particular interest to hotel and saloonkeepers of the city of Philadelphia was .oassed finnllv by the House on Thursday by a vote ol i.vs to o. I he bill was in- troduced March 2s bv Senator Snyder. The act provides that Tudces of the court may transfer license from one ward to another. Heretofore transfer of license was confined to the particular ward or borough wnerein tne license was eranted for. The act. which has been passed nnaiiy by ttie benate and now. awaits the Governor's signature, further provides that in eases where tha application is made to transfer irom one place to another the ap plication shall be advertised, as nrn- vided by existing laws governing onginai applications for license, and that residents of the ward, borough or township shall have the same rignt 10 remonstrate agaidst such iransier as against applications for original license. An exchange savs that the fret thing a woman does when she re tires for the night is to look mirier the bed, and the first thing in the morning is to look into the mirror. The first thing a man does when he goes to bed is to hide his pocket uook, ana in trie morning is to get hold of it again. WD Blue Flame Heat is not diffused through out the house there is no smell, soot, or danger, and the expense of operating is nomi nal. Made in many sizes; sold wherever stoves are sold. If your dealer does not have it write to nearest agency of ATLANTIC REFINING COMPANY THE COLUMBIAN, TOWN COUNCIL. The regular meeting of council was held Thursday evening. In the ab sence of President Frank Ikeler Vice President Fred Hartman occupied the chair. All the members were present. The business transacted was not of any special import. Town Solicitor Fred Ikeler was present and notified Council that the entire amount due from former Coun ty Treasurer George S. Fleckenstine has been paid. In regard to the additional appara tus, recommended to, be purchased for the fire department by Chief S. H. Harman, Mr. Ikeler stated that it could not be done without first sub mitting it to a vote at a special elec tion. The Town Solicitor was instructed to see that the ordinance granting the right of way to the Electric Railway Company is framed so as not to inter- lere wun me location ol the proposed soldier's monument on south side of Market square. The first and fifteenth days of the month were designated for the issuing of orders in payment of work on highways. No orders to be issued fnr said purpose on any other days. Chairman ot Committee on High ways, Mr. Kashner. renorted that deed for East Third street had heen conveyed to the town by the Land improvement Company seven years ago, and that considerable work had been performed on the street and naid for by the town. It was moved and seconded that said street, as far as Locust street, be accepted. Carried A. W. Luv appeared as attornev for the Electric Light Company and stated that the contract with said company expires next month. He stated that six lights had been added and asked that contract be renewed for five years at same rate as former contract. He also asked that as a condition of this contract that the poles be exempted frorn taxation. Referred to the committee on light to report at special meeting. Report of lights read for January, February and March. Lights out in three months, about 2oo. On motion, duly seconded, the amount of $4.63 was directed to be deducted from the Electric Light Company's bill. Carried. Building permits were granted to G. V. Sterner Ridge Alley and to Dr. Bierman for an Addition to his present fesidence on Fourth street. Petition of citizens read asking to become responsible for twelve rifles and one sword to be used at military funerals and other military affairs. On motion, duly seconded, the matter was referred to Secretary to ascertain proper person to write to under seal of Council for same. Carried. Petition of citizens read asking for water plug at Third and Barton streets. Referred to Committee on Fire and Water. Matter of the Market street arch referred to the street committee to consult with the Town Engineer, ask for bids, and report at special or regu lar meeting. Crossing at Centre street and Ster ner Alley reported in bad condition. Referred to Commissioner of High ways with power to act. Mention was made by Street Com missioner Neyhard of the many de fective pavements in town. Owners are to be notified to repair same within twenty days, or the work will be done by the town, with twenty per cent, added to the cost. Coping of arch bridge on Espy road reported in bad condition. Referred to street committee with power to act. On motion, dulv seconded, the fol lowing gutters were ordered to be I piped : Fourth and Iron streets, Third 1 and Railroad streets. I Mr. Kashner reports gutter in front ! of Rescue Hose Company's building in bad condition. Referred to street Toasting - broiling baking - ironing anything that can be done with a wood or coal better, cheaper and quicker on a il Stove llf BLOOMSBURO. PA. Spring Humors of the Blood Come to a large majority of people. Tiobubly 75 per cent, of thco arc cured every year by Hood's Sarsapa rllla, and we hope by this advertise ment to get U10 other 25 per cent, to tako this groat Spring Medicine. It will sharpen your appetite, cure all stomach troubles, relieve that tlrnd feeling. Its strength as a blood purifier is domcntrutml by its marvelous cures of 8orefula Salt Rheum Scald Head Boils, Pimples All Kind of Humor Psorlia Blood Pelaonlng Rheumatism Catarrh Malaria, Eto. All of which are prevalent now. HOOD'S Sarsaparilla Will do you a wonderful amount of good. lie sure to get Hood's. Thi signature In on every box ot ths genuine Laxative BromoQuinine Tbieu the remedy that cares cold in one day commissioner with power to act. On motion, duly seconded, Rescue Hose Company be allowed to use brick necessary to renair navement in front of building. Carried. Street and gutter, near Weiss' green house, reported in bad condition and council requested to notify Land Im provement Company to repair same. Referred to street committee, and if within province. Of Council, In rnnfir with said Company and report at next meeting. Mr. Bittenbender stales that Vie hn been making more than an ordinary effort to collect taxes from delin quents on his unpaid duplicates. He nas now given ten days notice and at the expiration of that time will levy and sell. Oil motion, dulv seconded, rmssinir to be placed across East street at 5'xtn, irom Otgers hotel to car shops, Street commissioner to nurchase stone for same. Orders were drawn for bills pre sented, after which Council adjourned. Boa the I he Kind Ycu Have Always Bought An Old Custom A Law That Ends the Private Interview- Be tween tho Notary and Wife in Acknow ledging a Deed. Every married man who has ever had occasion to give a deed for real estate sold by him will remember a previous bit of antiquated red tape that was required by law to accom pany that transaction in driving him out of the presence of his wife and the notary, while the latter in a whisper asked the former whether she was signing the required instrument of writing or transfer of her own free will or under coercion of her husband. As the law said it was all right, we sup pose it was. But the more enlighten ed wisdom, or perhaps wider liberality of to day has done away with that venerable custom, and under an act approved by Governor Stone on the 4th of last month, the acknowledge ments of married women to deeds, mortgages and other instruments of writing required by law to be acknow ledged may be taken by any notary public or justice of the peace in the same way as if the woman was femme sole, and such acknowledgements shall have the same force and effect as if taken apart from the husband of the married woman. There are still other legal cobwebs that should be swept away. fire is done V,. F W Townsend's CLOTHING HOUSE. SPRING -WE HAVE DECIDED TO GIVE A- FREE EXCURSION To The Buffalo Exposition. Every purchase of one dollar's worth of goods, bought atTownsend's Clothing Store, will give the buyer a chance to go to Buffalo free. We will commence on Saturday, the 27th, to give out tickets with goods sold from that date. ON flAY THE 31st we will present the lucky customer with a free ticket to Buffalo for five days, at Townsend's CLOTHING STORE. Activity Made Doubly Active. The natural activity of the earlv spring buying will be doubled when you read of the excellent offerings here advertised. Here are the wanted things. Merchandise that you will use and wear now a helpful store at all times, you'll find this store doubly helpful to you on the verge of the new season. Talje early op portunity to prove these printed promises, as they are written so you will find them. ANOTHER CUT ON LADIES' AND MISSES' TAILOR MADE SUITS. $11.00 and $11.5.0 Tailor Made Suits reduced to $8.89. $1275 Tailor Made Suit reduced to $9.85. $12.00 Miss Tailor Made Suit reduced to $9.49. The Xevt Black Goods. Plain or fancy weaves. Best we could find of this season's producing, and so modestly priced that they are bound to impress you, if you'll kindly investigate. 38 in. black coarse Serge, sponged, 50c. 40 in. bl'k Cheviot, SDonged,s6c 44 in. black Prunella, newest weave, $1.00. 44 in. black Melrose, newest weave, $1.00. Strong Items of New Wash Goods. I Plenty to pick from if i you come early. Fresh as a field of flowers, and cost ; you next to nothing. 5 and sic. Lawn will make nice, cool wrappers. 12$ Lawn and Dimities aie not equalled. 25c Pongees vou can't tell from a Silk Foulard. Lace Curtains three specials Special in every particu lar. Picked up as a bargain by us to be sold as a bar gain to you. Kindly note each item carefully: $1.25 Lace Curtains re duced to $1.00. $2.00 Lace Curtains re duced to $1.49. $375 Lace Curtains re duced to $2.98. Porch Rockers. Warm weather will soon We sell one of the bes for 25 lbs, F. mmwmm. ar!b NEW 0 m 'MK Mr Handiest mib Best Route between 'MfiV the PAN-AMERICAN EXPOSITION For Information, Rat.t, etc, addrest 49 BROADWAY, N.V. VS. MAIM ST.. BUFFALO 10.nu... OHTH 4 OUVC .T.., ,T. t0U,.. ""VXCI T. E. Clarke, t. W. Ler a r .... OFFER 1 be here. You will want a comfortable rocker to sit out and get the fresh air. We have them and they won't cost you much. Price, $1.29. White Goods, Jor Dresses. Want to keep this line ever before you. No sec tion in this store have been more carefully catered to. No stock holds better value. India Linen, from 8c. to 50c. a yard. French Nainsooks, from 45c. to 65c. a yard. Persian Lawns, from 1 5c to 40c. a yard. Mercerized Lawns, from 35 c. to 50c. a yard. Organdies, from 15c. to $1.00 a yard. Dotted Swisses, 25c. to 60c. a yard. We have just opened the biggest assortment of lace we ever has shown to trim white dresses. . A Sale of Belts. Can Belt you to your en tire satisfaction. Hundreds to choose from in this big purchase and' price all lean ing your way: Plaited satin Belt, with nice buckle, 25c. Plaited satin Belt, with buckle and ends 49c. Patent Leather Belt, 25 and 49c. t Blended Flours at 50c. P. PURSEL. the HANDIEST AND BEST WAV TO HANDLE A PAN IS BY THE YORK is the
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