4 THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURQ, PA. PUBLIC SALES provide bank that we decided anted to thid at this JJank and relieve you ot all trouble you cau leave them with us for collection free of charge. We Furnish These Notes First National Bank, Bloomsburg, Pa. THE COLUMBIAN ESTABLISHED 1S66. THE COLUMBIA DEMOCRAT, EsrAuusiiKO 1837. CONSOLIDATED 18(19 rUBI.ISIIED hVERY THURSDAY MORNING, At Blontnshurg, the County Sent of Culumliia County, Pennsylvania. CEO. E. KLWELL, Editor. ' I). J. TASKER, Local Editor. GEO. C. ROAN, Foreman. Tkkms: Inside the county $t.oo a year in advance; ft. so if not paid in alvance. OiiNi'le the countv. $ - j , Advance. ,2; a year, strictly in AH communications should le addressed THE COLUMBIAN, Btoomsburn, Ta. THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 1903. Political Announcements. Subject to the Rules of the Demo cratic Party. Primary Election Saturday, June 6th, 3 to 7 p. M. FOR SHERIFF CHARLES B. KNT, of Bloomsburg. FOR SHERIFF W. W. BLACK, of Bloomsburg. FOR SHERIFF B. F. RICE, of East Scott. NOW. FOE G00U R0AD3. Representative Creasy Figured Prominently in the Measure Which Passed Both Branches on Tuesday. The Good Roads bill, which originated in the Senate as the com bined work it Senator Sproul, of Delaware, and Senator Roberts, of Montgomery, was finally passed on Tuesday by both branches and is now in the hands of the Governor, who has had much interest in the measure from the beginning. In the House it reached a doubtful moment when it was recommitteed to the Committee on Public Roads. There, however, principally through the efforts of Representative Creasy it was amended radically to meet the views of the rural counties' ele ment, and finally passed the House Tuesday after escaping a critical movement on the part of Repres entative Otnsher, of Lancaster, who wished to interject an amendment providing tor payment of each county's share of the appropriation to County Commissioners. So strong was the protest against further delay that the amendment was withdrawn and the bill at once messaged to the Senate, and that body, with little delay, concurred in all the amendments. Many mem bers of both branches are not wholly satisfied with the bill, but all agreed that a movement for good roads must be initiated at once, and there fore overlooked the weak spots. The road bill provides for the creation of a State Highway De partment with a commissioner at a salary of $3,500 a year and actual traveling expenses not exceeding $500; one assistant, a competent civil engineer and expert road build er, at a salary of $2,000 a year and traveling expenses not to exceed $500; a chief clerk at $1,500, and a stenographer at $1,000, all with rooms in the State buildings of Harrisburg. The sum of $6,550, 000 is appropriated, $500,000 to be expended the first year, $500,000 the second, $1,250,000 in each ot the two following years, and $1, 550,000 in each of the two years following. The duties of the officials are fully described, the various kinds of good roads, and that the State shall bear sixty-six and two-thirds of the expense, the counties sixteen and two-thirds and townships six teen and two-thirds, the State's aid to be appointed according to the mileage of township or county roads in each county. So frequently have we been called upon to notes suitable lor l'ublic hales to ret una form especially ad purpose. These notes are payable (13 Free of Charee MDSTPAYBACKs T oounty Lycoming Auditors Surcharge the Old Board of Commissioners (or Money Paid for Work on Bridget During 1902. Nearly $7000 is surcharged to the old board of Lycoming County Com missioners by the county auditors. 1 he surcharges are based on two separate items, the stone work for county bridges built during 1902 and the painting of county bridges. Each Commissioner is charged with the to tal amount of the excess, the amounts surcharged to each being as follows; Sherman, $6717! Wheeland, $6717; McClarin, $3780. McClarin was not involved in the bridge painting con tracts, having refused to sign them, 1 1 1 1 ..i . out is surcnargea atong witn theothtr, commissioners for excess paid in build ing bridge abutments. The amount surcharged to McClarin is equal to more than the amount of salary he received during his term of office, while the amounts surcharged to Wheeland and Sherman are more than double their salaries. The matter will undoubtedly be car ried into court by the three ex Com missioners. Official Board Resigns. The trouble in the Mulberry street Methodist church, Williams- port, occasioned by the appointment ol Kev. Uouck reached A climax on Monday, when the entire offi cial board of the church resigned. They have nearly all decided to lift their cards of membership and attend some other church. This action is taken by the board as the quickest way ot ending the diffi culty. While taking the position of refusing to acknowledge the right of the conference to dictate for several years against the request of the board, they do not wish to con tinue the struggle indefinitely. 1 he matter of resigning has been under consideration by the board most of the week, and culminated in the decision of seventeen of the members to present their resigna tions on Monday. The members say that a portion of the member ship has not sustained them in their connection with the conference. How large this portion of the mem bership is depends entirely on the point of view of the person making the estimate. The Rev. Mr. Houck will probably now select a new board, and continue as the pastor of the church. 1 The marriage of Miss Cora Fove and Mr. Chas. S. Ranck took place at the home of the bride's father on Leonard street, on Tuesday evening, 14th inst at 8 o'clock. Rev. D. N. Kirkby performed the ceremony. Miss Mame Vial was bridesmaid. and Mr. Buck of Sunbury was best man. The pleasant home was well filled with relatives and near friends. and the bride received many beaui ful gifts. They will go to house keeping at once in the bride's home on Leonard street. We extend our best wishes to them. r Half- Sick " I first used Ayet's Sarsaparilla in the fall of 1848. Since then I have taken it every sprine as a blood - purify in and nerve- strengthening medicine." S. T. Jones, Wichita, Kans. If you feel run down, are easily tired, .if your nerves are weak end your blood is thin, then begin to take the good old stand ard family medicine, Ayer's Sarsaparilla. It's a regular nerve lifter, a perfect blood builder. li.ooabumc. All drucgtsls. Ask vonr dntMrir win., ti .iit..i. a ....... L SarijuiurilU. Hn III)., nil niumt iM.i umiil 0I1I family mtolirlw l ollu'V lil ttilvke ; n't we win u .itlMlluu J.C. ArMCO.,T.o-rt11 M .'i. Jill Humors Are impure matters which the skin, liver, kidneys and other organs can not take caro of without help, thero is such an accumulation of them. They litter tho wholo system. rimplos, boils, eczema and other eruptions, loss of appetite, that tired feeling, bilious turns, fits of indigo tion, dull headaches and many other troubles are duo to thorn. Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Itcmovo all humors, overcome all their effects, strengthen, tone and invigorate tho whole system. "I bad salt rheum on my bands so that I could not work. I took Hood's 8arBaprllla and it drove out the bumor. I continued Its use till the aoros disappeared." Mas, Iba O. Bboww, Kuruford Falls, Me. Hood's Sarsaparilla promises to cure and keeps) the premise. THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN AS S00IATI0H IN SOUTH AFRICA- Recent advices frcm South Africa indicate a great forward movement bv he Young Mens Christian Associa Hons ol that country. It is reported that no less than six buiidincs. cost. ng $500,000, will be erected for hese Associations in the near future At Cape Town the Association build- ng has been doubled in size at a cost ot $75,000. There is a membership 1 1,500 young men here, a rapid in crease from 400 having been made. This Association is the headquarters lor thousands ot young men in the course of the year, who come to this city the gateway to South Africa oung men coming to the diamond elds are accommodated by the Kim erley Branch, which is to have larger quarters. The frontier point of East ondon, Cape Colonv, established an .lasuiiauuii a icw yeais aim. and is oing valuable service to the young men coming there from England. The Mayor ot i'ort Elizabeth, together :th the clergy, is moving for the establishment of an Association n that town. The Durban Association is about to expend $85,000 for the erection of a building, towards which the merchants have given $60,000. A membership of 1,000 is expected. rietermantzsburg has a scheme in volving an outlay of $40,000 for a three-story building for the city centre of the "Garden Colony." In the Transvaal and Johannesburg, plans involving an expenditure of $250,000 for buildings and improvements, are launched. The Johannesburg Asso ciation admitted 157 members in one month. These buildings will provide all that a young man needs in the way of home and club privileges. In these Associations, some of the lead ing men of South Africa, including the former govrrnor-general, are en gaged with enthusiasm. Some ministers ot the Dutch Re formed Church went into voluntary exile in the South African prison camps incder to hold services among the prisoners. As a result ot their services, over 170 men among them enlisted as missionaries. Many of these men have now entered training schools and theological seminaries in South Africa for a course of training for their chosen work. In speaking of the bill to secure for trolley roads the right to carry freight and which has beeu nega tively reported to the house, the Scranton Times says: "A measure ot this nature is defeated at every session of the assembly of late years. Though the influence of the steam roads is doubtless responsible for the defeat of such legislation, there are sound reasons, apart from the interests ot steam railroads why such privileges should be denied. The trolley roads are chartered to transport passengers, on the public highway, and to permit such roads to become carriers of freieht sub jects the streets and highways over wnicn tney pass to a servitude which they have no right to impose. n wouia be manifestly umust to give the trolley the free use of public roads; opened, built and maintained by the taxpayers, and occupy them to the danger and inconvenience of the public, and subject the steam roads to restrictions and impositions not exacted from the trolley. If they want to engage in the general business of a common carrier they should own their rights of way and Duno tneir own roadbeds." Some people think for themselves some let others think for them. These two classes get along all right as a rule, but the fellow who thinks he can think for himself and can't, is the ass who always com plicates the situation, no matter where it is, or what it is. Postponed- Owing to the rain on Easter Sun day, the communion service at Emanuel's Reformed church, Madi son township is postponed to April 26. FEA0TI0AL TISH PRODUCTION. Suggestion for Local Production trttm Ponds and S!rcam By H. A. Surface, Professor of Zool ogy In the Pa. Slate College. There are many persons who have ponds cr available streams that could be profitably utilized if the owner but knew how.- Life is far more abundant in water than in the small area on land and this means that the water can be made to yield fully as much or more for man's use as can the soil. " The waters should feed the land," is an old saying that may justly claim a literal signification. In some parts of Europe today ponds and lakes are renting at the same rate per equal area as the best land adjoining them. This is for the fish they are made to yield Although our state and national fish commissions are doing all in their power to maintain tne number of fishes useful to mankind, it must be acknowledged that they are playing at a losing game owing to (1) a lack of the complete and detailed knowledge as to what is best to do and how to do it: (2) the constantly increasing des truclive effects of the so called "march of civilization)" and (x) the lack of adequate state and federal support for placing this very important industry upon 11s proper scientific b?sis. Truly has one of Americas greatest living scientists, Prof. S. A. Forbes, State Zoologist of Illinois, said in one ot his recent reports, "In regard to fish culture we stand to day at a point to be compared with the American In dian's knowledge of agriculture at the time of the discovery of America by Columbus." However, we can live up to the best light and knowledge we have, and by so doing hope to obtain more. Just as the Indians could use their crude knowledge of agriculture by clearing the ground, planting the grains, tilling the soil with sharpened stones and sticks, and pulling some of the larger weeds, thus causing the maize to increase in abundance above what it would be without this effort, so can we use our crude knowledge of fish culture to make the water moie productive by observing some cf the following suggestions: 1. Put the pond or stream into proper condition, not only by cleaning everything out of it, and making it a proper depth, but by making a variation of conditions so the fishes can select sites to suit them selves. One part should be as deep as possible, another should be shallow and quiet and contain growing aquatic vegetation of as many varieties of plants as possibh, while in the more rapid parts of current there should be sand and gravel. 2. The water should be kept as cool as possible in summer, both by shade trees growing along the banks and by artificial floats to afford shade and concealment. Grass and weeds should be permitted to overhang the water to yield some insects to vary the diet of the fishes, and give them additional protection. 3. Enemies of fishes should be re duced. These are other voracious fishes, water snakes, musk-rats, herons, ospreys or fish hawks, king fishers, sometimes owls, musk-rats, minks and raccoons. 4. Ducks and geese should not be kept in waters intended to yield fish. They befoul the water, make it muddy, and destroy the or- ganisms that would directly or indi rectly become the food of fishes. (5) After the favorable and desired con ditions are established the food plants and small aquatic animals have been introduced, minnows added, if for fish eating fishes, spawning sites, winter retreats and summer shade provided, then introduce the desired fishes suit ed to the waters. 6. Select the kinds of fishes suited to the waters thus prepared. If this is not known send full description of the conditions to the U. S. Fish Commission, Wash ington D. C, or other experts and receive the essential information act ing accordingly. We know where this has been done in such a practical, sensible, and scien tific manner with the most gratifying results? Farm products in Pennsylvania this year will bring fair prices. This will cause the farmer to think much of bushels, pounds and dol lars. But efficient helD on the farm can bardly be had and any help will cost more than it can pro duce. This will tempt the farmer to overwork himself and his family. Don't do it. Plow fewer acres. Plan for no more work than you can keep well in hand. Attend church and grange meetings regu larly. Do not grind the life out of yourself and wife and drive the boys and girls away from the farm. At the end of the year you may have just as many dollars and what is better there will be a favoral le balance in the happiness account. The Berwick Store "Company will not, according to present indica tions have a monopoly of the busi ness in that town very long. Jonas Long's Sons of Wilkes Barre, in tend to establish a big department store iu the Borough the coming summer. 'TvaTT. sir.mMwjtsjLmmn Townsend's, Townsend's. ygrazs EASTER OFFER OF Ribbons, Kid Gloves, Shirt Waists, Ladies and Misses' Tailor Made Suits, Dress Goods and Lace Curtains. These are all very important selling features in this shop just at Easter time. There's been some good buy ing done for you. Never in better shape to meet your demands. What you buy is good and you'll find prices to your liking. Every line is complete and we want you to make this store a visit. Easter Ribbons. A. big purchase of fine Taffeta Ribbon and plain Liberty Satin Ribbon has been made especi ally for Easter selling. These ribbons you can buy at fully one quarter under regular price. All silk Taffeta Ribbon, all colors, width 5 to So, at to 17c Heavy Silk Taffeta Ribbon all colors, width 9 to 60, price 10c to 25 cents. Liberty double faced Satin Ribbons, width 5 to 80, price ioc to 39 cents. Easter and the Kid Glove Opening. Always plan to have the Spring Glove Opening just before Easter, and we reach for the Easter trade in this important item as we have never reached before. Guaranteed Kid Gloves in all the spring shades, price 1.00. Gray, brown and black Mocha Gloves at 1.00. P. Centemeri & Co. in the new spring shades, price 1.45. P. Centemeri & Co. Black Kid Gloves, price 2.00. The Easter Stocking Sale. The whole outfit of spring hosiery is on dress parade. The good kinds, the honest wearing kind. Now for the power in price. Misses' Fine Ribbed Hose, 2 pair for 25 c. Boys' Black Cat Hose at 25c. Misses' Fine Black Cat Hose at 25c. Ladies' Dropped Stitch hose, 12J to 50c. F. P. Pursel. The birth of a lineal descendant of George Washington's mother in Mount Vernon occurred in 1901. As this babe was of the ninth gen eration after the Father of His Country, who was born in 1732, it follows that the Washington family is not guilty of "race suicide," the average interval between the gen erations being less than nineteen years. tun iwum THE PLACE TO BUY YOUR SPRING Clothing IS Dress Goods For Easter. This department springs up in full bloom. The very newest things that can be found for Ladies' and Misses' Dresses are h ere ready to show you. Voiles at any price you want. Silk Grenadines in plain.strip. ed and figured, price i.ooto2.98. The Season's Best Showing of made up Waists. The early waist buyers are those who get the choice of the season's handsomest product ions. Dou't miss the showing of Shirt Waists. White lawn waists 1.00 to 1.98 White silk waists, 2.7s to 5.00 Black silk waists, 2.75 to 5.00 Colored silk waists at 5.00 Easter Sale in the Garment Rooms. If it is a Suit, .a Jacket, a Separate Skirt, a Walking Skirt, then you are strongly urged to visit this garment section There' s economy in it. Ladies' Tailor made Suits, 5. 00 to 35.00. Ladies' Tailor made Jackets, 3-98 to 7.50. Ladies'-Separate Skirts 2.25 to 8.50. Ladies' Walking Skirts 2.98 to 7.50. Lace Curtains. We've been liberal in our cuttain buying and one reason is that we had the chance to buy lace curtains to better advant age than ever before. Price 39c. a pair to 8.50. CASTOR I A For Infanta and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Signature of
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