THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, PA. First National Bank, Bloomsburg, Pa. -o - With over 4000 National Banks doing business in the United States tin Uank stands 41st on the Koll of Honor in the United States and 10th in the State of Pennsylvania, making it the Strongest Bank in the County. do bune$ witl tie be$t bhrk. E. W. M. LOW, President, E. J. M. STAYER, Vice Pres. THE COLUMBIAN. ESTABLISHED 1866. THE COLUMBIA DEMOCRAT, Established 1837. Consolidated 1869 Published Evrrv Thursday Morning, At Bloomsburg, the County Seat of Columbia County, Pennsylvania. GEO. E. EIAVELL, Editor. D. J. TASKER, Local Editor. .GEO. C. ROAN, Foreman. Terms: Inside the county $1.00 a year in advance ; $1.50 if not paid in advance. Outside the county, $1.25 a year, strictly in Advance. All communications should be addressed THE COLUMBIAN, HloomsburR, Pa. VIIURSDAY, JUNE 19 1902. AN OPEN LETTER R. R. Zarr Talks to the Oomocratic Voters. To the Democratic party of Columbia county: I do not address the following communication to you as a sore head, or as a disappointed candi date, but I am prompted by a spirit of fair play and even-handed justice at vour hands. Should I have been fairly beaten in the contest for the office of Prothonotary I should have most cheerfully submitted without saying a word; but since I was nominated by the voters of the party, I must protest against the manner in which I was defrauded of the nomination in the convention; if I did not, I would add to the fraud by my silence. The Democratic party at the pri mary election held on Saturday, June 7th, cast for me, for the office ot Prothonotary, 1608 votes; and for my opponent, to whom the nomination was given by the con vention, 152 1 votes; showing, be yond a doubt, that I had S7 votes more than he had. The rules of the party are, that the candidate having the highest number of votes cast for him shall be declared the nominee. And this I had for the oSce of Prothonotary. This appears by the returns sent to the County Chairman by the election boards of the county, by the returns to the county conven tion by the Return Judges, and by the ballots cast. No one doubted or raised a question as to this fact when the vote was returned and tabulated. My nomination was ad mitted and conceded by all honor able and just men. Nor was the vote disputed or attacked by any one while the same was being count ed and compared. But, when Johns ton, one of the lawyers of my op ponent, was made permanent chair man, he began to read affidavits which he had prepared for his client, alleging fraud. He appointed a committee to investigate. The com mittee appointed by this chairman were all Terwilliger men and I did not have a single representative on the committee. This committee was slated and selected, by my op ponents before Johnston was elect ed chairman; and he was selected to do the dirty work, as his conduct Bhowed. He directed the committee to let no one in the room where they met but the contestants, and "informed them that he would assist them; and as soon as the committee assem bled in the grand jury room in the courthouse, he joined them. This is what Mr. Barrett, the chairman of the committee says, in writing: "In the first West Conyngham district, as to fraud, there was not a word said about Prothonotary; that was not the contention. The sole contention was about Associate Judge and Return Judge. There was no question about the Pro thonotaryship. Zarr had 38 votes, Miller 1, and Terwilliger none. This is what the return sheet show ed, and it was clean of all rubbing and erasing. We could not dis cover anything wrong, ana" the affi davits did not refer to the JYothono taty at all, and kid nothing to do with that office. "in the first Centralia district we did not have any of the persons J3. TUSTIN Vice Pres. E. F. CARPENTER, Cashier. present who made the affidavits. I wanted them subpoened, and want ed to have the election officers pre sent and have them testify, but the committee would not agree to this. I think if I would have had a little more time I could have convinced the committee that it was our duty to do this. We had the list of votes and the ballots, and we scrutinized them and found them to correspond exactly with the return sheet. We then decided to return the matter to the convention and let them settle it. And when I got on the floor and wanted to tell the conven tion how it was, " Johnston wouldn't let me. There was no evidence before us of any fraud as to the Frothonoturyshtp, and Zarr atked for a full investigation in the presence of himself and Terwilliger, but it was refused, and in this manner 69 votes for Zarr were thrown out." Friends, you can easily see why and how Terwilliger had 14 votes more than I had in the wind-up in this matter, as the Johnston people made it; but it is not your work, or the voters' work, but the work of certain politicians, who knew this man Johnston and what use they could make of him. He did not even ue men civilly who com posed the convention. Mr. Daniel Lenihan has the affi davits of 32 persons who swore tint they had voted for me in the first West Conyngham district, which district of itself would have given me a majority of 18 votes over Ter williger; and Mr. Lenihan was present at the convention and be fore the committee and had the affidavits there. I can prove by reputable citizens of the county that William Krick- baum said he was sorry for me, and that J had been defrauded out of the nomination.''' But, Democratic voters of Col umbia county, I submit and appeal to you, under the above facts as stated by Mr. Barrett, whether I was not honestly nominated by your votes? And I ask you whether I received justice and fair play, and whether I was not fraudulently counted out? I am ready and pre pared to prove the facts as stated, and that I have been honestly nomi nated to the office of Prothonotary of Columbia county by the rules of the party, and shall claim such nomination. Yours for justice and fair play, R. R. Zarr. Bloomsburg, Pa., June 14th, 1902. Does The Eaoe far Wealth Fa; ? Why strive and struggle for aboard of gold only to lose it on the dice that are turned in the hands ot Death ? Why fret thyself with useless toil and vain endeavor to hear the clarion notes of fame ring empty plaudits in thy ears, when all of fame's brief fleet ing glory shall so soon be shrouded in the shadows of oblivion ? Know you not that the happy laughter of a child, the glow of the sunlight on a stream, the splendor of the starlight on the slumbering flowers, the gleam and glow of nature in a thousand vary ing moods, surpass in that which makes the soul content the riches of a hundred earthly kingdoms? The golden sun, set like a jewel in the clasp of morning, holds riches that would ransom all the empires of the earth; the selfsame sun at day's de cline garb all the gloried west with a pall of imperial purple richer than all the robes that ever decked the royal thrones of Roman kincs. Our little lives a moment in the void of im measurable eternity, and yet we fill them with fever and fret and vain worry and unrest, only to flash out of existence like a star hurled from the battlements of night. Far better it were to be a pauper and content than a prince to pine dissatisfied. Ex. The United States Naval recruit ing station closed at Danville yester day. Out of thirteen young men who presented themselves to the officers only two were accepted. The station was open only two days. PENNSYLVANIA STATE COLLEGE. Commencement June 7-11, 1 902 High Water Mark. Every citizen in our Commonwealth should feel an interest and pride in the college adopted by the state, and beheving the readers of your valuable paper will be glad to hear something of the commencement exercises I venture a short report. The delegates and visitors from Columbia county were: A. C. Creasy, E. Ringrose and wife, F. P. Hagen buch and wife, Oscar Ikeler, E. R. Heacock, E. R. Mather, Elmer Van Horn, Alfred Reeceand Boyd Vance. Leaving here Monday noon they, with some sixty others, were met at Le mont and taken to the college in car riages and wagons under the skillful management of W. C Patterson, the college farm superintendent, who not only piloted them to their destination but found comfoi table quarters for all delegates and others. The field sports weie on when we arrived and were of unusual interest, as they vere being contested by the Carlisle Indians. The evening was devoted to the Junior Oratorical Con test and seldom if ever was a stronger or more enjoyable exercise of this character given. The young men showeJ good character, mettle and training, and all was thoroughly ap preciated by the large audience. ' Tuesday morning competent and obliging guides conducted the visitors over the farm, through the barns and other buildings, and all were given an opportunity to see just what was be ing done. The Alumni luncheon was served in the Armory at noon. General James A. Beaver, President of the Board of Trustees, presided and over six hundred guests surrounded (he tables. The celebrated Stopper-Fisk Orchestra enlivened the occasion with choice selections, and good cheer pre vailed throughout the repast. Post prandial addresses were delivered by Dr. Colfelt, of Phifad etphia; Senator Hacklenberg, of Lancaster; ex-Lieutenant Governor Stone, of Warren; Professor Jordan, of Geneva Experi ment Station, N. Y., and by several Alumni back to visit their Alma Mater. After luncheon the delegates assembled for the election of trustees to serve for a term of three years. Charles W. Stone, of Warren county, Charles M. Schwab, of Cambra coun ty, John A. Woodward, of Centre county, M. E. Conard, of Chester county, and H. W. Mitchel, of Pitts burg, were elected. Following the election was the ex hibition drill of the College Cadets. This was a pleasant sight and very much enjoyed by the large assemblage of visitors. In the evening the "Thespians," an organizations of students, gave a drama, entitled "A Russian Honey moon." If judgment can be bassed on enthusiasm displayed by the very large audience this effort was a most pronounced success. It was followed by the trial, condemnation and cre mation of two instructors whom the boys decided to honor in this expres sive way. Wednesday morning was cloudy but cool and pleasant. Long before the hour for the Commencement ex ercises to begin the Assembly Hall was packed to over flowing. The ad dresses by the graduating das. were well chosen and ably spoken, showing the ability and. careful training of the young men. The address to the class was delivered by the Hon. Charles M. Schwab and captivated every one within reach of his voice. His counsel to the young men was ot the most practical sort, and every point made was fastened by an illus tration from his own business exper ience. As a grand finale to this grand com mencement, Dr. Atherton, president of the college, announced that tor the first time in the history of the institu tion financial aid was forthcoming from individual donors. Andrew Carnegie, a trustee and old-time friend gave one hundred thousand dollars for a Library Building, and five thous and dollars for a pipe organ for the " I hove used vour Hair Vieor for five years and am greatly pleased with it. It certainly re stores the original color to gray hair. Itkeeps my hairsoft." Mrs. Helen Kilkenny.New Portland, Me. Ayer's Hair Vigor has been restoring color to gray hair for fifty years, and it never fails to do this work, either. You can rely upon it for stopping your hair from falling, for keeping your scalp clean, and for making your hair grow. 11.01 1 boltlt, All 4rugltli. If your ilrugifUt ciinnot supply you, soiul us odd dollar anil we will express you a buttle, lie sure and give the name of your ueurost express ollire. Address, J. O. AVER CO., Lowell, Mass. 2?gcAofr Eczema IIow It reddens tho okin, Itches, oozes, drli'g nnd wales I Home t'oplo call it totter, milk crust or gait rliotim. Tbe Biifiprlnc from It la nometlmea In tense'; local apptinitloiis nro reported to U'ry mltlRiite, but cannot cure. It proem-da from humors Inherited or ac quired ami persists until these have been removed. Hood's Sarsaparilla ponltlvely removes them, has radically nnd permanently cured the worst cases, and Is without an equal fur all cutaneous eruptions. llouu'B 1'U.LS are tlae boat cathartic, l'licottumu. Assembly Hall. Chas. M. Schwab, trustee elect, and a new found friend gave sixty thousand dollars for a new Assembly Hall. Mr. Schwab also offered $r,ooo to Daniel W. Strayer, of York, Pa., if he would remain at the college and take a course in the analysis of nickel. The proposition was accepted. Filbert White, a stu dent of the class of 1892 gave twenty thousand dollars to be invested, and the income used to found a Fellow ship and three scholarships to help deserving students. Thus State College became the re cipient of $185,000 in recognition of the great and good work she is doing for the young men of our land. It is hoped that this is but the be ginning ot this good work that will enable our beloved college to main tain her position in the forefront as an institution where young men can fit themselves to go out and command a place in the busy world that has but little use today for the untrained mind and hand. We are glad to see that our Colum bia county boys stand well in their classes and hope to see many more among the ranks at "State ' in the future. H. V. White. Cleanliness and Health- Under the above caption one of our exchanges has the following to say: The relation of cleanliness to health is more apparent during the heat of summer than at any other time of the year, for obvious reasons. This fact has become so deeply impressed upon the great municipalities everywhere that the establishment of public bath ing places amounts almost to a craze, albeit a decidedly beneficial one. Boston spends $150,000 a year on its municipal baths and no word of fault is found with the tax because it has been amply demonstrated that the health of the community is improved by them. An investigation of 480 dwellings in the tenement dwellings of New York showed 17 bath rooms, and much greater demand on the free hospital service than was asked by other sections where bathing facilities are more numerous. This fact led to the establishment of public bathing places for the poor, and returns in im proved health and lessened dispensory fees have marked the investment as a good one. In other cities results have been the same, compaiatively. While sanitary conditions ahich ob tain in large cities do not extend in a large measure to the dweller in the country, the analys's may, neverthe less, be carried on so as to include people everywhere. Though we have living streams and limpid lakes, they are not enough. It is noted with much gratification, therefore, that the bath room is each year becoming more and more an indispensable aux iliary to the economy of every country household. When the time comes that everybody knows that absolute cleanliness in summer is the most re liable preventive of sunstroke, and in winter, the most positive check to coughs and colds, that time will see the apotheosis of the bath tub. For people will then realize the importance of making a regular practice of what too many of them now constitute a convenience. Doctor Fined For Profanity. Dr. Charles Muftley, ot Turbutville, was sentenced to pay $18.75, or undergo twenty-eight days imprison ment for uttering oaths. The doctor has appealed the case. Truman Derr, a hardware dealer, issued an execution against Muffley. During the wrangle that ensued Dr. Muffley is alleged to have resorted to profan ity. C. H. Weaver a lawyer kept ac count of the number of times that Muffley is said to have uttered oaths, and after levy proceedings were closed Muffley was chaiged with breaking the law of April 22, 1794, which pro hibits the use of profanity. It was shown that he had uttered twenty eight distinct oaths. Notice. Notice is hereby given that the Di rectors of the Bloomsburg School District will meet on Friday evening June 27 1902 for the appointment of teachers and janitors for the ensuing year. Applications trom experienced teachers only will be considered and those selected must attend semi monthly institutes. Applications will be received up to 6 o'clock p. m. of said day by the secretary, W. E. RlNK.tR, at Secretary. TO WISEWD'S SPRING A Cliance OopTTUTht 1001, CTouftn a ltrandt!iree, tu,iiw Yurk. For Sale Only at Tlio DPopuilcir ClotlaJLer. A Geuine June Surprise. We've planned deliberately and gone about it with honest intent of making this a most remarkable week in Tune mer chandising. From different stocks we have selected one item of seasonable, reliable merchandise, and have marked these items at a price that is very much below their normal value. Each lot will be sold at the advertised price, and will be found exactly as represented. The loss of profit will be charged up to advertising. This is your buying opportunity. AH Ready for You When Read. Yard Wide Cotton One bale of fine smooth thread, unbleached sheeting, strong and honest in quality, regularly worth 7c. per yard, for this oc casion the price 10 yds. for 49c. One case of. soft finished cot ton, round even thread, just as good as Hill, regular price 8c., the price on this case 10 yards for 75 cents. Bed Spreads Fifty Heavy, White Crochet Bed Spreads, full double bed size, handsome, Marseilles pat terns. They're regularly $1.25, this lot will be sold at 05c. each. Towels A large Turkish Towel, bleach ed and heavy weight, just the kind for your bath this warm weather, regular price 1 5c. this week's price n cents. 25 dozen Huckelback Towels, worth at least 15c. each go this week at n cents. Hosiery Twenty-five dozen women's fast black hose, drop stitched, regular made price 1 5c. a pair. These will join the priced-pinched procession 1 1 c- pair. Twenty-five dozen Men's drop stitched worth 12JC.,. sale price 10 cents. F. P. Wanted: A tirl to do general house work. Good wages. Call at 222 West Third street." The Giiton Family will hold their annual reunion in Sylvan park, lola Fa., on June 181902. All Girtons and their friends are requested to be present. A very interesting program has been got ten up for the occasion. If it fcv mvuMjr v tuai uaic lliCU the dav fnllnw!iicr j --..-o T T 1 owaig. 2t J. J. Kreamkr, Sue. CLOTHING to Change your old-fashioned suit ought to be taken up. You won't delay long If you 8M the style we show in our New Bell Sack Suits from the factory of Crouse & Brandegee, Manufacturing Tailors, Utica, New York. We put them in stock because they represent ideal fashion for stylish young men. They have the jaunty mUitary cut, the individuality in design and the fit that the discriminating man insists upon having. You won't want one unless you are a stylish dresser. If you are, you are going to have one. Wash Goods About icoo yards of these printed lawns, verv pretty de signs, bright as a June meadow, all new this season. This cool, dainty fabric is worth 15 and 18 cents the yd., you buy these now at 10 cents the yard. Men's Shirts Men's working- shirts, all sizes, made full size with yoke. Made of striped and plain mad ras, regular price 39c each, this week 29 cents. Sun Umbrellas We've selected 50 fine gloria silk sun umbrellas, size 26 inch, paragon frames, fine selection of pearl and silvered handles, reg ular price $1.50 each, sale price 98 cents each. Men's Underwear Men's Balbriggan shirts and drawers. Men's fine underwear in blue, shirts and drawers, the best value we ever offered at 25c Thin Underwear for Women Worthy weaves of underwear only. Reasonably priced too. Styles range and size range most complete. . Vests 5c to 75 cents. Pants 25c. to 50 cents. Combination suits 50c. and $1.00 Pursel For Kent. Cheap house 7 rooms, heated with steam, on res ervoir hill. - Wm. Chrisman. TAIL0K-MADE SUITS. N. S. Tingley has accepted the agency for Reinach, Ullman & Co. of Chicago, merchant tailors, and is ready to supply made-to measure clothing at prices lower than can be obtained elsewhere. He has a large line of samples to select lrom. His place of business is the third floor of the Columbian building. 41. i
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