THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, PA HER FAMILY HISTORY. WHAT THEY SAY Extracts From Various Sources, IndU sating Democratic Opinion On Questions of the Day. "Kill and burn, and spare nothing ver ten years of age!" Nothing in Weyler's record Justifies the presump tion that he would he guilty of such turpitude. Troy Press. Hanna Is a friend of labor Chlneso cheap labor. We always thought he was, notwithstanding Borne of his re cent demagogic vaporlngs. A few lays ago when his pet ship subsidy Mil was under consideration he showed bin love for American laborers by vot ing; agalnRt the Patterson amendment, which provided that no bounty could ie paid to vessels carrying Chinese crews. Mr. Hanna still knows his business, but there Is a great big gob it American workmen who don't know atelrs. Cellna (O.) Democrat, The poor man is called a Socialist tf he believes that the wealth of the rich should be divided among the Boor, but the rich man Is called a llnancler if he deviseB a plan by which the pittance of the poor can be con verted to his use. The poor man who takes property by force Is called a thief, but the creditor who can by legislation make a debtor pay a dollar Iwice ns large as he borrowed, Is laud ed. The man who wants the people to Jestroy the government is an Anar chist, but the man who wants govern ment to destroy the people is a .patriot William J. Bryan. "It has been, Indeed, a trying hour Tor the republic; but I see In the future x crisis approaching that unnerves me nd causes me to tremble for the safe ty of my country. As a result of war, j exerted to further his own interests sorporatlons have been enthroned and j an(j t0 8ecuro the succession to the in era of corruption in high places mce G United States Benator from will follow, and the money power of . pPnnByiVanla, an exalted position, to lhe country will attempt to prolong its whlch he ,m8 ad(le(1 no lustre of gtates relgn by working on the prejudico of i ninnshlP( and t0 which he can bring no the people until all woalth is aggro ?atert In a few hands, and the republic lestroyed. I feel at this moment more in x Ions for the safety of my country (ban ever before; even In the midst f war. God grant that my suspicions nay be groundless." Abraham Lin coln. The Philadelphia Inquirer furnishes very amusing reading these days. It iias always contended that Quay was lot. a boss; it has always resented any iharge that there was machine rule in this state, and it has always given Its mdlvided support to whatever Quay Jcmanded. Now, since Quay has been compelled to throw Elkin overboard m account of the bad repute he has fallen into for obeying Quay's behests, :he Inquirer just as vehemently Insists that Elkln shall not retire at the "dic tation of Quay." Notwithstanding Its Cormer claims that there was no such thing as boss in the Republican party, t completely flops around by Insinuat ing ingratitude on the part of Quay, ind resents the effort of the "mailed iand clutching the convention and squeezing the liberty of action out of it," and other like expressions. Lock Haven Democrat. President Roosevelt's boasted back hone seems to have deserted him and he has yielded to the demand of the pension attorneys and leaders of the Grand Army of the Republic. He has disgraced his administration by per mitting these pension sharks to drive Hon. H. Clay Evans out of office. Svans stood for decency and economy :n the pension office, and while he de nied no man a pension that could claim It rightfully or legally, he did deny pensions to those not entitled to ihera, and in this way Incurred the dis pleasure of the pension sharks. They have succeeded In making things so unpleasant that he has resigned. No matter what honorB may be conferred on Mr. Evans by President Roosevelt he cannot escape the shame and hu miliation of yielding to a greedy gang of pension looters. Memphis Commercial-Appeal (Dem.L Senator Quay's friends and organs are now taking care to declare, at his instance, that no one who was re sponsible for the legislature of 1901 should be considered In connection with a place on the Republican state Jcket, and that Attorney General El gin's connection with the legislature js a sponsor and adviser is a fatal weakness. We do not dispute the cor rectness of this. The legislature of t901 has gone Into history as the worst in the annals of Pennsylvania, or of any other state, for that matter. But what degraded it? Was It the power and ascendancy of the senior senator was It not Quaylsm? Elkin, of -ourse, failed In his duty, but he did so In his devotion to Quay. He had barge of the senator's campaign for re-election. It Is a cool proceeding for Quay to unload his sins on the devoted nead of Elkin, and that is precisely what he Is doing. Pittsburg Post. But tho last defense, and the worst of all Is thU that It is inevitable that you cannot conquer those people any ther way, and that if the work is to e done, there is only one thing to do, :nd that is what has been done, and could read it to you, namely: Enter v village, surround it, take every house .here and set It on fire; let the wretch id people escape with what they have ipon their backs. Are there women .n childbed? Send some, soldiers in and It has been done to take them by the heels and drag them out and feave them in the fields, while we sing, "Nearer, My God, to Thee." It is to close with these wretched creatures and induce them to raise a flag of truce, and as they draw near, to shoot :hem. It has been done. It is to send out scouting parties and simply slaugh ter everything above 10 years old. It reminds us a little of the story we heard In the early chapters of St. Mat thew, only Herod took them a llttlo younger; but General Smith thinks 10 years old and upward will do. Rev. Dr. Parks, Boston. MR. QUAY AT HARRISBURQ The Same Old Storv to be Repeated In 1902. Under the heading "Mr. Quay at Hairlshurg," the Philadelphia Ledger on June 2, 1898, contained an able editorial which, with the change of half a doten words, would be as apt and as true today as It was four years ago. Then Quay wanted to own a governor, one he might use to give the people a model administration. He Is the same hypocritical, corrupt manipu lator that he was then, with four years more of political debauchery credited to his disgraceful account Following Is the Ledger editorial: "Matthew Stanley Quay arrived In Harrlsburg on Tuesday night, and Is now issuing orders for the conduct of the Republican State Convention from his headquarters at one of the hotels at the state capital. Mr. Quay is a I'nited States senator, and has de serted his post In the senate at a time when the country Is engaged In the most Important business which has en listed its attention since the close of the Rebellion, to resume at Harrlsburg the more congenial and for him the more befitting occupation of the arch political boBS of the country, in order to serve his own ends and to perpetu ate a political rule which is rapidly be coming little less than Machiavellian in its sinister tendencies and results. Whether Mr. Quay's candidate for gov ernor of Pennsylvania be W. A. Stone or any other subservient follower, Mr. Quay's intrigues at Harrlsburg this .week will be those of the selfish spoils- .... . l Ml man, ana an nis an ana ciinuiiie win respect and no dignity, and in which he can represent nothing but decadent j politics and a legislature which, i through the blight of Quaylsm, will ! mark how high the tide of legislative j incompetency and groveling vassalage j to unworthy leadership rose at the close of the century. "Mr. Quay's senatorial seat at-Wash-! ington, though his desertion from duty there violates flagrantly his official obligations, in another view of tho case, has been appropriately vacated by him. His absence from the senate chamber will not be noted. If present his contributions to the solution of the grave problems that vex the country would be insignificant and Incon sequential. As a constructive states man he has been a monumental fail ure. That he should be permitted to represent Pennsylvania anywhere, In any capacity, is a pitiful commentary upon the intelligence and Judgment of the community. The rise of Quay, his long rule as a party autocrat, and the apparent Inability of the Republican party hitherto to cast him off, suggest a serious reflection upon our political Institutions. The perpetuation of the insolent and corrupting regime which stifles all political Independence and subordinates the principles, doctrines and aims of a great party to the au tocratic will, to the caprice and to the selfish purposes of Matthew Stanley Quay should be impossible In an in telligent and self-respecting commun ity. "A cynical philosopher challenged the political proverb that the people are always right, but admitted that they would become so when fully In formed and enlightened as to their true Interests. Revolt against discredited and debasing party leadership some times comes without much premoni tion. The remarkable series of in forming addresses delivered by Mr. Wanamaker have revealed to the peo ple of Pennsylvania political condi tions Involving the honor of the Re publican party, which ought to make It exceedingly difficult fof any self respecting delegate at today's Repub lican convention to foist upon tho party any candidate for governor, or for any other state office, who is the representative of Quaylsm. That po litical trademark spells infamy, and It should mean Inevitable defeat." He Should Demand an Inqu'ry. "If General Jacob H. Smith Is a man jealous of his honor he will ask for a court of inquiry to disprove the allega tion made by Major Waller that he. General Smith, supplemented his pub lished orders with oral Instructions to kill and burn indiscriminately. If he does not ask for It the War Depart ment should order It." Commercial. According to recent report. General Smith is to be recalled to this country and given a comfortable home com mand In which he can enjoy life after his strenuous Bervice In the Far East What sort of feeling must the people among whom he will come have for him If he does not disprove the charge that he gave the inhuman order to "kill everybody over ten years of age" in tue Island of Samar? He denied at the Waller court martial that he gave orders to butcher prisoners, but sev eral witnesses swore that he did. The grounds upon which Waller was acquitted have not been made public as yet. He admitted that he killed de fenseless prisoners in Samar without trial, and acknowledged that he did the same thing in China, as was done after he was succeeded In command by another officer. These are horrible things for the American people to con template. But, so far as known, the chief point of Major Waller's defense was that he acted under tho orders of his superior. Gen. Smith, an old regular army officer. If Gen. Jacob H. Smith does not ask for an Investiga tion he should be required to submit to one. Buffalo Courier. The $ Hour Day Which the working man has fought for and succeeded In obtaining Is something the wife has no share in. Her day be gins before his and ends long after it, ai a rule, and many a night her rest is broken by the baby's fretfulness. The healthiest woman must wear out under such a strain. What can be expected then of those women who are weaken ed by woman ly aiseasesr Women who are weak, worn -out and run-down will find new life and new strength in the use of Dr. Pierce's Fsvorite Prescription. It establishes regularity, dries weakening drains, heals inflammation and ulceration, and cures female weakness. It makes weak women strong and sick women well. Sick people are invited to consult Dr. Pierce, by letter, free. All correspondence is held as strictly private and sacredly confidential. Address Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y. "I Buffered with female weakness about Hut-it year" trird n-vrrnl doctors but derived no bene fit until I beenn using Ir Pierce' Favorite Pre scription," writei Mm. John Green, of Danville, Bovle Co., Ky. "Tills medicine wm recom mended to me by other patienta. I have taken aiz bottlea aud I feel like another pcrnon." The dealer who offers a substitute for "Favorite Prescription," is only seeking to make the little more profit paid on the sale of less meritorious medicines. His profit is your loss. Refuse all sub stitutes. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets should be used with " Favorite Prescription " when ever a laxative is required. The Body Missing. Harry Sweeger, Company A, Third United States Cavalry, son of Wil liam Sweeger, of Silver Spring, was killed in action in the Philippines on December 13, 1899. His parents were soon notified of his death by the War Department. Notice was finally received that the body had been for warded. Saturday morning the cas ket arrived in Mschanicsburg and was taken charge of by h.s brother and an undertaker. Arrangements were then made for a funeral servce. The casket was hermetically sealed, and besides the express companies' marks, was in scribed with Sweeger's name, compa ny and place from which shipment was made. When the casket was taken home the father became suspicious, because of its light weight. It was opened in the presence of the family lawyer, and to lhe dismay of the dead hero's relatives was found to contain only two pieces of linen. Information was at once sent to the War Department and a searching investigation will be made. The above article has since been contradicted. The body of the soldier was certified to be in the casket and the story seems to have been made out of the whole cloth, according to the report of an official sent iroin Washington to investigate the matter. Sural Mail Delivery, The three rural mail routes start ing from Shickshinny have been ap proved upon the recommendation of Special Agent Taylor who was at Shickshinny a short time ago. The carriers were also examined during his visit and it is altogether probable that the service will begin July 1st Another route is projected which will take in Huntington Mills, Town Hill, New Columbus, Jonestown and inter mediate points. All the territory in Huntington Valley will eventually be covered by these routes and the farm ers will have the advantage of receiv ing their mail in the morning instead of at night. Reduced Bates to Sao Francisco and Los Angeles. Via Pennsylvania Railroad, Account Imperial Council, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. On account of the Imperial Council, Nobles of the Mvstic Shrine, at San Francisco, Cal., June 10 to 14, 1902, the Pennsylvania Railroad Company will sell excursion tickets to San Fran cisco or Los Angeles from all stations on its lines, from May 26 to June 7, inclusive, at greatly reduced rates These tickets wilt be good for return passage within sixty days from date of sale when executed by Joint Agent at Los Anseles or San Francisco and payment of fifty cents made for this service. For specific rates apply to Ticket Agents. it Ladies Can weak Shobs one size small er after using Allen's Fool-Ease, a powder to be shaken into the shoes. It makes tight or new shoes feel easy ; gives instant relief to corns and bunions. It's the greatest com. fort discovery of the age. Cures ami pre vents swollen feet, blisters, callous and sore spoU. Allen's Foot-Ease is a certain cure f )r swenting, hot, aching feet. At all drug, gists and shoe stores, 25c Don't accept any substitute. Trial package FKKK by mail. Addiess, Allen S. Olmsted, l.e Koy, N. Y. Leases, 3c each, 30c a dozen. Notices to quit, 10c a dozen. For sale at tin's office. tf. O b. fSt I O It X A . .a me mim Kt lhe Kind You Have Always Bought pro v flf Snrnh Horn linr:l Trtla Some lntlninte Facta to Inaarnnce Doctor and UHa 1Mb lll-U. The $100,000 insurance rlk recently taken out by Sarah Bernhardt was di vided among several liirge English companies, and each received a copy of the original examination by a phy sician of the company that accepted the great netrcss. A copy of the pa pers in the possession of an English visitor in Chicago shows Hint if Jlme. Brrndnrdt dies M. Mnurlce .lean Am brose Bernhardt, her sun, married and about 35, will Inherit the insurance money, together with $100,OJO worth of real estate in Paris, an estate else- MME. SARAH BERNHARDT. (Considered by Critics the Greatest Living Actrecs.) where in France and much money, bondn and other valuables. The statement Is to the effect that the divine Stiruh was born on October 23, 1841, that her father died at 37 and her mother at 51. She hns no brother. Of her two sinters, one died of acci dental poisoning-, the other of pneu monia. The phytdrinn makes especlnl mention of the fact that Mine. Bern hardt submitted most affably to the physical examination, and that, all thinps considered, she is the best risk he has ever examined. In nnswer to various questions the nctresH snid she had been ill only once in her life, when a perioiis surpicnl perntion was necessary. She never wore stays. Her full name Is Sarah Bernhardt Damala. She owned $100,- 000 worth of Taris real estate and earned $10,000 a week In the theatrical season. Ifer home is on the Island of Belle Isle, on the west coast of France, a pluce Immortalized by Alexander Pu mas the elder in "The Three Guards men." Her hein-ht was Ave reet oyi Inches and her weight 130 pounds. In the matter of wines and other liquors she confines herself to one glass of chnmpngne at dinner each dny. Her principal food Is the juice pressed from fresh beef. Her art takes up all her time, and to prevent the small but worrying thing's of every-day life from Inter fering- with It she curries with her a womon companion and a masseuse. two maids and two men servants, Her clnily routine she gives ns fol lows: - She arises between 11 a. m. ond noon. She takes n cold bath. She (rives herself over into the hands of her masseuse. She has a light breakfast. If the weather is nice and dry she takes a drive; If not, she studies, reads or talks. She has a light dinner, the prinei pol ingredient of which is the juice pressed from beef; drinks her glass of chnmpngne nnd goes to the then ter at eight, o'clock. WILLIAM J. CALHOUN. DlatlnsrnUhPd Illinois Repnblieai Wlio la S11I1I to He Slated far a Cabinet Ponltlon. William J. Calhoun, "who is Haiti to be under consideration by President Roosevelt for a plnee In the cabinet, is practicing luw In Chicago, but has WILLIAM J. CALHOUN. (Illinois Republican Who May Soon Enter the Cabinet.) u wide experience in public office lie came into national notice as in tcrstate commerce commissioner und went to Cuba as a special commit) sinner to investigate the nffnir of Gen. Ruiz. He was offered the cholc of Beverol other places by President McKinley, but his personal affnirs needed his attention. Mr. Calhoun was born ut llublmrd, O., in 1850, and he was a schoolmate of Wil liam McKinley. In 1M0 he was an importunt fuctor in capturing the Illinois delegation to the national convention for his old friend. Milk Kent In 1'romcil Chunks There are but few cows in I. u lira lor. No wonder. Tho natives pr I'ure their milk for the winter 111 then kill their cows. The milk kept in havrelw, where it freezes 01 never threatens to sour throticlio the entire season. When one wish iitiy milk lie bus simply to go to bunel uud cut out u blice. the mm VVv4' II1MIUIUIIIUIUIIIIIIII The ORIGINAL and MOST SMOKED long cut tobacco in all the United States, manufactured with the express purpose of blending the two qualities, that of a good smoke and a good chew. ; It is made of ripe, sweetened "Burle y,M the only tobacco from which a perfect combination of smoking and chewing tobacco can be made. Gail & Ax Navy is known by the distinctive character of its blue wrap per (which has many Imitators), it being to-day identically the same as forty years ago, and it now stands for the quality that it did then. You get the very best, and take no chances, when you buy Gail MEM0RUL DAY. General . , urders , Afmy of the RepubliC) s w. Wa 1 1 J Cor 5th and Chestnut Sts. Philadelphia, pril 28, 1902. Time, in its flight, brings once more the season our thoughts recur to the past, when war with all its horrots darkened our land, and rent asunder the bond of unity, seiled bvthe blood of the heroes of the Revolution. Hap pily to day, Angel of Peace spreads her wings over our country, which is united under one flag, the Emblem of Liberty. Again we approach the time when, with flowers of spring, we stand beside the graves, in which lie the forms of our veteran comrades, who gave so much to their courtry. I. Our annual Memorial Day ritual is a simple one, mat appeals to tne warmest sympathy of the heart. "We meet for no empty show, or useless parade, but to testify from full and overflowing hearts, that the remem brance of their sacrifices have not grown dim with passing years." "With sable draped banners and slow meas ured tread, The (lower laden ranks pass the graves of the dead ; And seeking each mound where a comrade's foim rests, Leave tear bedewed garlands to bloom on his breasl." II. Posts will arrange lor attendance at Divine Service on Sunday May 25th. This custom has now become general, and Post Commanders should urge upon comrades a full attendance in G. A. R. uniform. III. Wherever practicable, visits to the Public Schools should be made and lessons of patriotism should be taught to the children. It needs no flowery oration to interest the pupils in our schools. IV. In localities where there are more than one Post, airangements will be made by them for division of the work. Inteiest your friends and societies in your vicinity, to join in the ceremonies of Memorial Day. V. Comrades, keep in mind the meaning of this beautiful observance, and determine you will give this day in rememberance of your dead com rades. Excursions, games, and other frivolous enjoyment should be ignored on this sacred day, by every comrade of the Grand Army of the Republic, By command ot Department Com mander, Levi G. McCauley. Ciis. F. Kennedy, Assistant Adjutant General. Picfc Up The Stones. The law relating to the picking up of loose stones fiom the public roads says supervisors and road commission ers of the several townships within this commonwealth, shall, by contract or otherwise, remove and take away the loose stones from the traveled road or highways in such townships, at least once a month, during the months ol May, June, August and October, in each year. Silk tassels and pencils for nro- I grams for sale at this office. tf. fiiofa'njjITokajj 0.W.QAIL4AX 6 Ax Navy. KEEP THE BALL ROLLING- I asked her what paper she preferred, And warmly kised her cheeV, Then pi ess her for her heart's replv, Say, darling, can't you speak?'' She moved 4 Utile nearer then, And anxweted, "Lovely sir, The one of all that suits me most Is the Wayland Keistcr." Wnyland Register. Just kiss her on the other cheek, See what she thinks of that; Then pre.-s her for her answer, And she'll say, the Democrat. Lock Haven Democrat. First pipers read like stories told, Are good till comes a brtier; Just ki-.s that girl upon the lips, And she will say News-f etter, New York News-Lett. r. Then lightly touch her lips once more, This bliss she'il not refuse, But ask her then what she lil-es best, She'll say the Evening News. Williamsport Evening Newi. Bacteria lurk on ruby lips, Microbes infest the breath; Beware, young man, these smallpox times. Lest kissing cause your death. But osculate her once again, Ask her your life to bless, Complete life's journey hand in hand, And read the Free Press. Lewistown Free Press Unbiased judgment cannot spring, Fiom touch of rosy lips 'Tis shown as plain as anything By sure erratic "clips." Come! cease your "schmootzing" now ani choose, With sober mind and will; Decide forever and peruse Thk Mail of Hughesville. Hughesville Mail. Thev reached s wise decision, Which has brought full recompense, They subscribed for The Coi.Umiiian And have lived happy ever since. Getting their Money Back Wherever possible the postal authorities are restoring to the patrons ot the several defunct " endless chain companies the money forwarded by them for pens, cameras and " jobs. Many letters have been returned to patrons ot the VanKirk and Robbms scheme. Across the face of each was stamped in red ink the word "fraudu lent" in large letters. The quick re turn of these letters is accounted for by the fact that the envelopes bor the card of the sender. Envelopes without cards will have to be sent to the dead letter office before they caa be returned to the sender. It is diffi cult to place any estimate on the length of time that this will require. Eagles Mere. A fine, well-written booklet de- scribing the beauties and comforts of the "Lake ot Eagles," the newest and onjofthe best of Summer re sorts in Pennsylvania, situated on a mountain ridge in the hemlock forests of Sullivan county, but in quick, con venient reach from any part ot Penn sylvania by the Philadelphia & Read ing Railway has been just published and will be mailed to any address on receipt of a two cent stamp by Edsoji J. Weeks, General Passenger Agent Philadelphia & Reading Railway, Reading Terminal, Philadelphia.
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