THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, PA.
First National Bank,
Bloomsburg, Pa.
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With over 4000 National Banks doing business
in the United States this Vuk stands 41st 'on the
Roll of Honor in the United States and lGth in
the State of Pennsylvania, making it the Strongest
Hank in the County.
do buiqe vitl tle bet hhrk.
E. W. M. LOW, President,
J. M. STAVER, Vice Pres.-
THE COLUMBIAN.
ESTABLISHED 1866.
THE COLUMBIA DEMOCRAT,
Established 1837. Consolidated 1869
Published Every Thursday Morning,
At Bloomsburg, the County Seat of
Columbia County, Pennsylvania.
GEO. E. ELWELL, Editor.
D. J. TASKER, Local Editor.
GEO. C. ROAN, Forsmas.
TERMS: Inside the county $1.00 a year
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Outside the county, $1.25 a yeixr, strictly in
Advance.
All communications should be addressed
THE COLUMBIAN, KloomsburR, Ta.
THURSDAY, JULY 3 1902.
DEMOOBaTIO flatform.
Following is the platform adopt
ed by the Democratic State Conven
tion at Erie on Wednesday June 25.
The Democratic oartv of Pennsyl
vania repeats and reaffirms all of
tne statements, promises and de
clarations of purpose contained in
the platform of its State Convention
of 1901.
We repeat that every department
of our State government is honey
combed with profligacy, dishonesty
and a reckless disregard of consti
tutional and moral obligations;
that the powers of government are
prostituted to the purposes of public
thieves; that constitutional re
straints and commands, the sanctity
of law, the obligations of official
acts and the demands of common
honesty are thrust aside by the sub
stitution of a higher law the de
mauds of an insatiate greed of public
plunderers for money, money, more
money; that shamelessly and open
ly the votes of legislators are
bought, and so persistently and
constantly that market values for
legislators have been established by
settled custom; that apparent in
difference ot our people to these
outrages emboldened the corrup
tionists to such an extent that the
last session of our Legislature out
Heroded Herod in its infamies;
that all men pronounce it the most
corrupt legislative body that ever
convened in any State of the Union;
that its very organization was
founded -on the purchase of venal
legislators with money and place,
and that it closed its sessien with
the crowning iniamy of that most
stupendous franchise steal, shock
ing the moral sense of the entire
country; that the selection of a
United States Senator was accom
plished in a carnival of corruption
and bribery; that in the reckless
determination to punish enemies
and reward subservient tools, esta
blished municipal governments
were ruthlessly overturned and the
chosen servants of the people ex
pelled from their offices to make
placs for the creatures of a corrupt
machine, while the faith of. the
people in the sanctity of the judici
ary was broken by its halting efforts
to find plausible excuse for the
crime; that, foiled in its efforts to
rob the State ot millious ot dollars
of valuable coal deposits, the Legis
lature proceeded to that other and
greater robery of the railway
f ranchises of the State, worth mil
lions to the plunderers, and strip
ping every city, town and town
ship in the Commonwealth of the
proper control of its streets for
trolley improvement; that even the
public charities of the State, us
hospitals and asylums, and thz com
fort of the unfortunate inmates
were made the sport of political
greed, and the appropriations
measured and determined by their
use and services to the machine;
that no possible field of corruption
was left uncultivated by the crew
of public plunderers, who have
seized upon your State plunderers
who, in the name of a great politi
cal party, have prostituted all the
pui poses and powers of government
to their own enrichment.
TO BANISH THE LOBBYIST.
For these crimes we again indict
the Republican organization of
Pejiusjlvania, as it is now control-
E. 13. TUSTIN Vice Pres.
E. F. CARPENTER, Cashier
ed. To the absolute extiipation of
all these evils we hereby pledge
our party and its nominees.
We promise an administration
absolutely clean, incorruptible and
pledged to a dedication of the
powers of public position to the
public weal.
We aim at the banishment from
the precincts of the Legislature of
the lobbyist, the vote broker, the
bribe giver and taicer, the franchise
robber and the hordes of party de
pendents looking to the public treas
ury for pay for corrupt party ser
vice.
We assure the business interests
of the state absolute exemption
from "pinch" legislation; from
threatened enactment of oppressive
laws designed only to invite bribery
as the condition of peace and pro
tection from annoyance.
Corruption lobbyists, no longer
needed for protection against the
schemes of plunderers, will cease
to exist, and thus will disappear
the temptation (so often yielded to)
to use their power improperly to
influence legislation affecting pub
lic interests. An honest adminis
tration will assure the business in
terests of the state absolute exemp
tion from the forced levies of politi
cal parties and leaders.
BALLOT REFORM TLEDGKD.
To the people of the state we
promise equal and just laws, pure
and economical administration and
an invitation to public positions of
pure, honorable, upright and able
men. to take the places of the
scurvy politicians who now disgrace
them.
We denounce those who control
the Republican organization for
their refusal to fulfill their party
pledge to give ballot reform to our
people. In its formal platform of
1900 it soletnly promised this re
form. So clear was the pledge that
the senior Senator from Pennsyl
vania himself declared in writing
that if the Republican organization
failed to discharge this obligation
it would sink finally into merited
infamy.
Yet at the dictation of those who,
through ballot frauds, control one
of the great cities of the state, all
ballot reform legislation was throt
tled and the merited infamy fully
earned.
Corruption and frauds, either at
primaries, conventions or general
elections, are absolutely destructive
of the spirit of republican Institu
tions and incompatable with good
government. In order to secure to
the people the power to govern
themselves and secure the perpet
uation of republican government,
the Democratic party is hereby
pledged to the adoption of a uni
form primary election law, a person
al registration in all the cities of
the Commonwealth and a free,
equal and secret ballot; assuring to
all citizens equal rights and afford
ing the greatest facilities tor inde
pendent voting, and to make the
appointment of overseers and the
opening of the ballot boxes obliga
tory when demanded by citizens.
LABOR UNIONS COMMENDED.
We recommend that all Demo
cratic coudidates for the Legislature
pledge themselves in case of election
10 use an Honorable means to secure
the adoption of these measures.
We deplore the existence of the
labor trouble now affecting import
ant industries and a large portion
of the people of our state, and ex
press tne earnest hope that through
concession, moderation and fair
dealing an earlv adiustment mav
be reached. While we concede to
capital its right to the utmost pro
tection guaranteed it by the Consti
tution and the laws, we declare it
as the conviction of this convention
that labor also has the right to that
protection which comes through
organization and union. We be
lieve that labor unions organized
lor the betterment of the condition
of wage earners, acting within the
limits of the law, and not subver
sive of public order, are not only
lawful, but commendable, and
should be met, recognized and
dealt with accordingly. The right
of labor to organize within these
limits is as sacred as any right of
person or property. For the evils
under which Pennsylvania suffers
the Republican organization sug
gests no remedy. Its platform is
absolutely barren of reference to
them. It neither affirms nor de
nies their existence and promises
no change.
NO HOPE PROM TENNY PACKER.
At the dictation of a boss, sup
ported by a machine-made delega
tion representing nothing but the
will ot another boss, it has norm
nated a candidate for governor who
offers no promise of reform. This
candidate has solemnly and deliber
ately declared that the senior Sena
tor from Pennsylvania "fails in no
duty;" that the criticism that has
followed him is "but further evi
dence of his greatness;" that "he
fully represents the state of which
he is the foremost representative,"
and "that Pennsylvania lias no ills
that are worthy of mention."
Verily, this candidate, selected by
the senior Senator because of his
laudations of the men and measures
that we denounce as politically in
famous, holds forth no promise of
reiiet to our dishonored state.
To the pledges and the candi
dates of this present convention,
and to them alone, can the people
turn for deliverance.
SEEK NO PARTISAN ADVANTAGE.
We invite the aid of all honest
men in this contest. This Demo
cratic convention waives all expres
sion of opinion on questions of
national policv that mitrht divert
attention from the pressing prob
lems that conlront the people of our
own state or that might distract
and divide the armv of the reform.
In the contest about opening we
are concerned only as Pennsylva-
uians and for the good of Penn
sylvania.
While we act todav as a political
organization in presenting this
platform and our candidates, we
seek no partisan advantage or vic
tory.
We freelv and eladlv dedicate
our organization andthe Breathed v
of voters it represents to the work ,
ot cleansing our state from the
stain of dishonor ' that has come ,
upon her.
To the full union with us in this
effort we invite honest men of all
parties and all organizations sin
cerely intent upon the reformation
ot public allairs, assuring them a
complete fulfillment of every pledge
made by this convention..
BALLOT REFORM.
The Beaver boss has thrown out
to the voters his same old ballot re
form sop. "Unequivocally and
emphatically" he had his conven
tion declare for "a pure and honest
ballot and agree to enact laws or
amend existing laws "to accomplish
this most desirable purpose."
Now, this is downright lying.
Senator Quay has no intention of
carrying out or to permit being
carried out, if he can help it, a sin
gle part of this solemn pledge he
had his convention make in the
name of his party. Mr. Quay
knows the triumphs of his organi
zation have been brought about by
unfair elections and false counts.
He knows that by no other means
thau through fraud and falsification
can he so easily and safely perpe
tuate his own failing power. He
has shielded or saved, when he
could, every ballot polluter in the
state who has been brought to trial.
The late legislature was absolute
ly in the hands of Senator Quay.
He moved it at his pleasure and to
his profit. At anytime during the
session he could have had passed
the most drastic reformatory ballot
law he desired. But he had then no
wish to change the laws which suit
so well his shameful purposes. He
has no such wish, no such intention
now should his hand hold the whip
Dark Hair
" I have used Ayer's Hair Vigor
for a great many years, and al
though 1 am past eighty years of
age, yet I have not a gray hair in
my head."
Geo. Yellott, Towson, Md.
We mean all that rich,
dark color your hair used
to have. It it's gray now,
no matter; for Ayer's
Hair Vigor always re
stores color to gray hair.
Sometimes it makes the
hair grow very heavy and
long; and it stops falling
of tne hair, too.
SI.00 IxXtli. All erurrlsts.
If your druggist cannot supply you,
send uh ons dollar and will express
you a bottle. He sure and give the uaiue
Ot your nearest express office. Address,
J. t. A I Ell CO., Lowell, Mass.
Impaired Digestion
Mny not bo nil tht Is monnt by dytpnp3ia
rdw, mit it wm be 11 neglected.
Tho uneasiness after cntlng, fits ot ncrv
Oils bondunbe. scmrnnns of fhn ftt.nmni'h. And
disnKreeablo bcldilnt; may not bo very bad
now, but they will bo It the itomaoh Is
suffered to grow weaker.
Dyspi psla la such a mlscrnble disease
that tho tandenty to it ohould bo given
early ntcuntion. This is completely over
come by
Hood's Sarsaparilla
which strengthens thewhole digestive system
over the legislature to be chosen in
November.
The ballot reform plank in the
Quay platform is not even cunning.
There is no shrewdness in palpable
falsehood. There is nothing of
smartness in discussing a sacred
subject with the levity and laxness
of the common Jiar.
The pledges made in the plat
form as to ballot reform are worth
less. No thoughtful man can be
made believe them to be other
wise.
-Ex.
West Berwick Borough's New Officers
The following officers were elected
at the special election held in the
Borough of West Berwick last week.
Chief Burgess Eli Sherwood.
Members of Town Council John
M. Fairchild, Uark Heller, William
Linden, Walter Hughes, John Creasy,
John Dodson, J. C. Spoonenburg.
High Constable Charles Hollo-
way.
Constable C. W. Freas.
Auditors C. A. Raseley, W. C.
Stevenson, John I. Jones.
Assessor Alfred Birt.
Judge of Election A. B. Lynn.
Inspector of Election Harry Rase
ley, William Manning.
Overseer of the Poor Wilson
Bond, Chester Marr.
School Directors Jacob Smith,
George Laub, Samuel Hess, Rufus
Funk, O. F. Ferris, Geoige G. Cris-
man.
Tax Collector D. A. Michael.
Trolley Bide and Ficuic-
The Mission Sunday School will be
given a trolley ride and picnic on
Saturday, July 5th. Picnic in Keiter's
grove at Rupert. School will leave
on special cars, starting from corner
of Seventh and East streets at 9:05.
ears will stop also at hast and Main,
Centre, West street and Scott-town.
A cordial invitation is extended to all
friends ot the school to attend. '
Fred C. Eastman, Supt.
The School directors of East
Scott township held a meeting for
the election of teachers for the com
ing term, but adjourned without
completing their work. It appears
that a cut in the salary of the
principal of the Espy schools has
rendered the position an undesirable
one and there are no applicants for
it. Miss Belle Ruckle was re
elected, but the ether teacher was
not chosen owing to the vote being
a tie. Several ballots were taken
and on each Miss Evelyn Creveling
received three votes and Miss Mary
Milnes, three. Another meeting
is to be held next week, when the
matter will, it is hoped, be decided.
The school affairs have not been
running along very smoothly in
Espy for some time past, and the
tangled condition ot things' has
precepiiated many wordy wars.
Pitcher Waddell, of the Philadel
phia Athletics performed a remark
ablefeat on Tuesday, probably the
greatest in the history of base ball.
In a game with Baltimore, but
twenty-seven men faced him during
the whole nine innings. Thirteen
were retired on strikes and not a
single base on balls were given.
Two hits were made by Baltimore
but both were caught napping in
attempting to steal. There were no
Baltimore players left on bases.
This record on the part of a pitcher
may never again be equaled.
The centennial spoons have ar
rived and are now on sale. They
are iu four different designs, sterl
ing silver with gold finished bowls.
On thera is inscribed "Bloomsburg,
Pa. Centennial 1802-1902." They
make a beautiful souvenir and the
sale should, aud no doubt will be
large. They are being displayed
and may be purchased at the stores
of J. E. Rovs, Geo. W. Hess, H.
J. Clark & Son, W. S. Rishton, F.
P. Pursel, J. Lee Martin, Robt. E.
Hartman and H. G. Supplee Co.
The prices are, coffee size 75c. and
tea size $1.50.
,
For the biennial meeting of the
Ancient Order of Hibernians the
Lackawanna Railroad will sell ex
cursion tickets to Denver Colorado
Springs or Pueblo at one fare for
the round trip. Tickets will be
sold July 10th to 12, inclusive, and
will be good for return leaving des
tination not later than August 31st.
2t
The Buckhorn Baud came over
and serenaded several of our citi
zens Thursday evening.
in stock.i
B3)
ALL CLOTHING
REDUCED
Call and See
The Bargains We Offer.
TQWNSEND.
THE CLOTHIER
Just Plain Common Sense.
There may not be much literary ability displayed in our ad
vertising. We do not believe
or summersaults to attract the attention of our buying public.
But we do believe in using common sense in ourpublic announce
ments. 1 here s a vein of common sense in most folks: to reach
it by talking clean, straight-from-the-shoulder facts concerning
our methods, merchandise and prices. Sometimes we hit, some
times we miss but we aim to hit every time. When we miss the
loss is as much yours as ours.
Screen Doors.
When you can buy Screen
doors at the price we sell them,
don t have your house ruled
with flies. Hinges and every
thing complete 85c, 1.10 and
1.25 each.
Porch Rockers.
We put a low price on what
we have left. We don't intend
to carry any over. Price 1.25,
1.40, 1.75, 1.98 and 2.49.
Hammocks.
Yes we carry a nice assort
ment of Hammocks, 75c. to
2.98 each.
Mattresses and Springs
You spend about one-third of
your time in bed. Why don't
you" make yourself comfortable,
it won't cost you much if you
come to this store to buy your
mattresses and springs.
Mattresses 2.25 to 12.00.
Springs 2.00 to 5.98.
Boys' Knee Pants.
We carry all sizes made of
Linen and Cottonade and sell
them less than you can make
them for, 25c. each.
SUMMER DRESS GOODS.
We open this week a big assortment of new Lawns and Dimi-'
ties. We boueht this lot at a low ar ill Vv r. 1 A 4-
a low price.
F. P.
A Judge of Buman Nature.
Deputy Sheriff Black, of Blooms
burg, drove through town last Satur
day afternoon and stopped at Ahs
land over night. While there he was
called upon by James Wilson, one of
the leadeis of Conyngham township
and a few other politicians of minor
importance. Mr. Black is a jovial
fellov and a shrewd politician, and
seems to be a good judge of human
nature. Centralia American.
dUct?f)S
Sin price.
IN PRICE.
in turning verbal "handsprings"
Ladies' Duck Skirts.
1.49 Blue and Black with
White Dots, 1.49.
Shoes.
This store sells more shoes
each month. Do you know the
reason? First we sell reliable
shoes and second we sell them
at a less profit than you buy
them at most stores. "Come to
this store when you need the
next pair of shoes and let us
prove this statement.
Window Shades.
Felts ioc. each, Fringed Win
dow. Water Colors 25 c. each,
shades. Oil Colors 56c. each,
29c, 35c, 50c, 56c. to 1. 00. ,
Refrigerators. ,
We sell the White Mountain
Refrigerator, there is no better,
don't take much ice to keep
things cool in them. Price 8.00
12.98 and 17.50 each.
Window Screens.
Yon can fit any window if you
come to this store to get screens
and one that is no trouble to
put in and take out. Price 23
27 and 30 cents a piece.
Pursel.
Silk tassels and pencils for pro
grams for sale at this office. tf
TAILOR-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 hom. His
place of business is the third floor of
the Columbian building. 4L