1 4 THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOA1SBURG, PA. STRONGEST BANK 1 1 00,000 First National Bank, QV UXsttOHSHURG, PA, STATEMENT. At the Close of Business November 10th, 1904. RESOURCES. IS $312,13394 . BonJ, 50.coo.oo r Bonds, '156,115.00 tug, . 27,000.00 Urn Banks and U. S. Trcas. 34,(59.71 1 .ind Reterve, 129.2S8.31 $ 69 5, 705.96 E. W. M. LOW, President, THE COLUMBIAN. ESTABLISHED t866. THE COLUMBIA DEMOCRAT, Estabushko 1837. Consolidated 1869 Forlishrd Every Thursday Morning, At Bloomsburg, the County Seat of Columbia County, Pennsylvania. GEO. E. El. WELL, Editor. D. J. TASKEK, Local Editor. GEO. C. ROAX.Forlmas. Ckkms: Inside the county $1.00 a year la advance) i$ 1 .50 i f not paid in advance. Outside the county, 81.25 a year, strictly in Advance. All communications should be addressed THE COLUMBIAN, l'loomsburp;, Pa. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1905. The Supply of Coal. Great Britain was greatly con cerned a few years ago over predic tions made by some of her scientists to the effect that her coal supply would be exhausted in a compara tively short time. A royal com mission was appointed to investi gate the subject, and the report has just been ma Je, public. As it esti mates that the supply will last 450 nrs the British people may have eir fears allayed. Before that ,ae has elapsed more coal fields ay be discovered, though it is rotable that coal will cease to be .sjd for fuel. Electricity and oil are now ustd for tuel to a considerable extent, though hardly dreamed of for Mich purposes a half century ago. Large steamships visiting varicus parts of the world for commercia1 purposes now use oil instead ot coal and an increasing number of locomotives in this country also consume oil. And yet it is less than half a cent ury since kerosene oil was first made use of for commercial pur poses. In 1859 the production in the Utiited States was 84,000 gal lons, which production has since increased to nearly four billion gal lons, to say nothing of the enormous quantity produced in Russia and elsewhere. Now and then there is talk of exhausting the oil field, but new discoveries with increasing yield are made nearly every year. It is the same with coal. The production in this country in 1866 was less than 15,000,000 tons, while last year it was over 301,000,000. The production in Great Britain has grown in the same time from 100,000,000 tons to 254,000,000, and that of Germany has increased from 35,000,000 tons in 1874 to 165,000,000 in 1904. There is no reason to fear any shortage in the supply of coal, while there is good reason to expect a practical discon tinuance of its use for ordinary heating as well as for making gas. The superiority of electricity has been demonstrated, and the water falls of the country are being made use of to develop that power. In time it will no doubt supplant coal and oil for both heating and light ing. Electricity is already used on some railroad lines, and extensive preparations are under way to in crease that used on the New York Central and some other roads. Four hundred and fifty years ago coal was not used much in Great Britain, and if it has a supply in view to meet the demand at the in creasing rate of output for 450 years longer it need have no fear of the future so far as coal is con cerned. Philadelphia Press. "MoKinley Day." Sunday was celebrated the coun try over as "McKinley Day," in loving celebration and memory of the birthday of the late President McKinley. As in former years, The Carnation Lengue ot" America followed its custom of having its members wear a carnation in silent memorial of the martyred President. IN THE COUNTY 9125,000 LIABILITIES Capital . Surplus and Profits (net) Circulntion 1 Deposits $100,000.00 I 145.398.98 i 49,300.00 404,012 98 8698,705.96 E. F. CARPENTER, Cashier. WASHINGTON. From our Regular Correspondent. Washington, Jan. 30, 1905. The plans of the Administration with regard to Santo Domingo con stitute the chief topic of discussion among Democrats in Congress this week and the comment is generally unfavorable to the methods which have been pursued. An authorized statement has been given out at the State Department announcing that the United States is about to take control of San Domingan affairs, collect the eutire customs of the Republic, turn over to President Morales 45 per cent, of the gross receipts for administrative purposes and apply 55 percent, on the foreign indebtedness, which includes $4, 481,250 due to citizens of the Unit ed States. The total indebtedness of San Domingo is estimated at $32, 280,000 and it is further estimated that with the United States admin istering its customs houses not less than $i,ooc,ooo a year can be applied on the indebtedness. It is explained by the State Department that the representatives of those foreign powers to whose citizens San Domingo is indebted have urged upon this government the propriety of the United States tak ing possession of San Domingan fiscal affairs, inasmuch as this country opposes their forcible ap propriation by European natious, and that facing this alternative the Administration determined to adopt the former course. It is further declared, moreover, that the United States is acting on the request of President Morales who appreciates the hopeless insolvency which con fronts his country and who regards a virtual receivership held by this country as San Domingo's ouly sal vation. In addition to the official state ment made by the State Deparment it has been declared by officials rf that Department that conditions in Venezuela present an almost an alogous condition and it is intimat ed that eventually a similar course will have to be pursued with the Castro government, which has sought to evade honorable perform ance of the obligations imposed on it by the Hague Tribunal. The chief question involved is this, shall the United States, after declaring the Monroe Doctrine, namely, no European power shall acquire or in crease its territorial possessions on this continent, permit European powers to sieze customs houses and collect port dues where Central or South American countries repudiate their just debts, or sb9ll the United States itself compel the payment of such just debts to European credit ors and insist that no reprisals shall be made on this continent by any European power ? Subordinate to this question how ever, although attracting greater attention at the present time, is the question of how far the President shall go in determining upon so momentous a policy and carrying it into effect without consulting the Senate. . The Constitution provides that all treaties shall be made by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and shall be ratified by a two thirds vote of the Senate. The Administration objects to the term treaty as applied to the agree ment with San Domingo but the constitutional lawyers in the upper chamber insist that any agreement made between the United States and a foreign power is, de facto, a treaty, irrespective of the name ap plied to it by the State Department. In the present instance the Presi dent and the Secretary of State de cided upon the policy to be pursued vith regard to San Domingo with out con&ulting a single member ot tub Senate and it is unofficially, but aptiirently credibly, stated that terms of the agreement with San Donjiingo will take effect February 1, although no mention is made of the possibility of the Senate's re fusing to npprove the Agreement. Moreover, a considerable nival fleet is being assembled in Sin Do mingnn waters, seven vessels being already in thct vicinity mid several more on the way. Reports from the island assert that there are in dications of revolt against the agree ment entered into by President Morales, in some of the ports to be turned over to the United States in the event of which American forces will have to interfere and the agree ment so informally entered into may result in a condition closely ap proximating war. Senator Bacon has introduced in the Senate a reso lution inquiring of the President if any agreement has been entered in to with Sai Domingo and if so, the character of its provisions. This resolution has been sent to com mittee but the indications are clear that the Republican leaders are not wholly at ease over the situation. The decision of the House to de tnand of the Senate the impeach ment of Judge Charles Swayne of the Northern District of Florida means the defeat of the President's efforts to secure railway rate legis lation at this session of Congress and insures the calling of a special session for that purpose, to convene al out October 1. The narrow majority by which the House voted for the impeachment of Swayne, six votes, practically insures his acquittal by the Senate, according to some of the Senats leaders, so that the time devoted to the trial will probably be wasted but that will cause no heait-aches to most Republican Senators who would prefer to do anything rather than further limit the power of the rail ways. v William J. Bryan has been in Washington this week laboring to promote the rate legislation recom mended by the President and has insured cordial support for Mr. Roosevelt's recommendations from Democrats in both houses of Con gress, but he was unable to influ ence a sufficient number of Repub licans to accomplish the desired end. Mr. Bryan called at the White House and had a long talk with the President who expressed bis ap preciation ot Mr. Bryan's efforts' in behalf of railway rate reform. It is generally expected that Senator elect (now Governor) LaFollette, of Wisconsin, will prove a power in the Senate in helping the President to carry out his plans at the coming special session. Hew Lioerjse Law. The bill introduced by Senator Godcharlcs in the Senate provides that in each judicial district con taining less than five hundred thousand population the governor shall appoint three excise commis sioners. They are to hold office for five years and shall be paid salaries based on the population of their respective districts, as follows: Less than o,ooo, $250; less than 100,000, $500; less than 200,000, $700; more than 200,000, $r,ooo, with mileage and other expenses. The salaries and expenses are to be paid by the counties. After next January the powers conferred upon the courts of granting licenses Is transferred to the excise commis sion. The commission shall con duct public hearings of applications for license, having authority to issue subpoenas, etc. From any final order or decree of the com mission granting or refusing to grant an appeal may be taken to the Supreme or Superior courts. The bill makes no change in the present system of filing and pub lishing applications, filing of re monstrances, conduct of hearings, regulations of the sale of liquor and punishing violators. For coughs, colds, bronchitis, asthma, weak throats, weak lungs, consumption, take Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. Cherry Pectoral Always keep a bottle of it in the house. We have been saying this for 60 years, and so have the doctors. " I lmv uied Arer't Cherry l'setnrnl In tot faintly for 4U yenri. It It tli bent infilli-llie In the world, I know, fur all tlnuut ami lung trouble.." Mil. J. K. Hououopb. Wttltham, Mai. Mc.Mc.JI.OO. AM fliiit'irut.. j n. AVien ro l.mvell. Vhhh. for The Lun gs Daily action of the bowels is neces sary, tfd naturo with Ayer's Pills. Avers J csus at Jacobs Well Sunday School Lesion tor Feb. 5, 1905 Prepared by the " Hlptiw.y and Byway'' Preacher. KXPlMrJi'Uviu-ai an 1J9 (UopjrrlBlit, 1DU, lijr J. M. kOauu.) LESSON TKXT.-John 4:5-14; Memory reraea, 13, 14. Head verses 1-42. GOLDEN TEXT. "Whosoevor will, let blm take the water of life freely." Rev. 12:17. TIME. Probably December, A. D. 71, aa may be Inferred from verae V. Tbla wa ever alx months after the events of last lesson. I'LACE. Jacob's well, near Bychar, In Bam aria. A REMINDKR.-Let us begin axaln by repeating our key verse, John 20:1, and may It help us to unlock the bieaaed truths contained In this lesson. Th. Lesson Outllna. THEME. The Wnter of Ufa. I Jacob's Well of Water, va. (1) A Thirsty Traveler, va. t, . (2) A Needy Soul, v. 7. (3) A Blmple Request, V. T. (4) An Awakened Interest, v. I. H Jesus' Well of Living Water, vs. 10-U. (1) An Unknown Friend, v. 10. (2) A Waiting Gift, v. 10. (3) Unsatisfying Water, v. 11. (4) Satisfying Water, v. 14. Comparing Scripture with Scripture. 1. Jacob's Well of Water. (1) A Thirsty Traveler, vs. S, 6. Here we have the humanity of Christ emphasized "Wearied with His Journey," and thirsty,, and yet not too weary or thirsty to yearn for the soul of the woman who came to draw water. His own personal needs were forgotten in the supreme longing to do the will of Him that sent Him. (V. 34). Whether at midnight with Nlcodemus, or in the heat of the day, weary with travel, Jesus was eager to work for souls. What an ex ample for Christian workers. Gal. 6:9; 2 Tim. 4:2. We have here also a won derfully suggestive lesson In tact In soul winning. Jesus began with the' natural and led up to the spiritual. He asks a little favor that he may bestow a greater one. He avoided all the con troversial points and held the woman to the main point of her own personal condition and needs. At the beginning she did not appear at all hopeful as an Inquirer or possible convert, but Jesus' love and patience won. And what an enthusiastic convert she became. The verses following our lesson tell the prominent part this transformed wom an of the town played in that two days' revival at Sychar. (2) A Needy Soul. v. 7. From the verses following our lesson we learn that this woman was a great sinner, a bad character in the town, but Jesus came to save just such. Matt. 9:13. This woman came filled with thoughts of her human needs, and was unconscious of a higher need. "Her need was so great that she knew no need," save that of this life. She came with earthen pitcher to draw natural water, to sup ply a temporal need. And the world is full of such to-day. (3) A Simple Request, v. 7. Dut It proved the easy stepping stone to the supreme question of the soul's need. By the asking of this favor Jesus was break ing down the barriers which for cen turies had separated the Jews and Samaritans and prevented the one from having intercourse with the other. The request was so unexpected and unusu al that it amazed the woman, as is evi denced by her question in verse 9. One reason why so many earnest Christians fall when seeking to speak God's mes sage to needy souls that they talk from a distance. They try to talk over the barriers, instead of first breaking down the varrlers to the heart by lov ing contact Love always finds a way. (4) An Awkward Interest, v. 9. The soul is half won whose Interest is aroused and who is drawn out to atk questions. It was Jesus' opportunity to speak His message. To have spoken sooner would have found unresponsive soil and a wasted message. II. Jesus' Well of Living Water. (1) An Unknown Friend, v. 11. Jesus a stranger to her, and yet she not a stranger to Him. Multitudes to-day who know not Jesus, but He knows each individual soul. How sad to realize that the Saviour of the world Is unknown to the world. (2) A Waiting Gift, v. 10. "The Girt of God." Not something to be bought. Not something to be earned. But a gift, a free gift Isa. 55:1. A gift to be received. But, oh, how many are re jecting it This gift, the living water, is the Holy Spirit See John 7:37-39; Luke 11:13; John 6:t3. (3) Unsatisfying Water, v. 13. Ja cob's well could only satisfy tempo rarily. So with all temporal things. They can never satisfy. This world has never yet supplied the soul's thirst. To realize how unsatisfying the water the world gives, one has but to look on every hand at the discontent, the mad rush after pleasure, the eager grasp ing for more, the longing for something which is not possessed. Isa. 65:2. (4) Satisfying Water, v. 14. God alone, by His Indwelling Spirit, can sat isfy the needs and longings of the soul. Isa. 58:11; Ps. 145:16; 107:9. Not only Is the thirst of the soul satisfied by the Holy Spirit, but He is a "Well of water springing up into everlasting f'fe," and overflowing to tne blessing of those about. May we say as did the woman: "Sir, give me this water that I thirst not." The Golden Text "Whosoever will, let him take the water of life fret'ly." Water of life the Holy Spirit (John 7:37-39). THE RINNBlt needs to drink to realize his condition (John 1C: 8). He needs to rtflnk to know Jpsiis bs Saviour (John 5:2G). He needs to drink to know Cod as Father (Hum. 8:15-17. THH SAINT nrcilx to drink to learn the truth (John !G:13). He ncptfs to drink to obtain help (Horn. 8:20). lie nocrts to drink to have power over appt'tltes and lusls (Gal. 8:16, 17). He nretls to drink to be sanctified. (Horn. 15: 1C; l Cor. 0:11), and to have power la service (Acts 1:8) CSSTSEU Townsend's OUR SHIRT DEPARTMENT shows us we have a great many broken lots. The styles are good and all sizes. We must get clear of these odd lots and are offering them to you at a ridiculuos price, 70 Cents for regular i.oo and 1.50 shirts. All sizes. TOWM Our February Shoe Sale Now on. SHOES FOR MEN "WALK OVER" B?st of all men's shoes, at 3.50 and 4.00. During this sale 3.15 and 3.60. "BOSTON IAN "Another shoe for men that is winning trade, 3.50 and 4.00. During this sale 3.15 and 3.60. MclNTOSCH" The best and most favorably known 3.00 shoe for men, all leather, new toe shapes, al ways 3.00. During this sale 2.70. One lot marked for quick selling Culled from the "left overs" mostly large sizes. Values up to 2.50. During this sale 1.39. SHOES FOR WOMEN PATRICIANS" A dozen different styles in all sizes and widths of the most popular shoe ever sold in this vicinity. Always 3.50. During this sale 3.15. "AMERICAN CIRL"-Shoes with light, medi um or heavy weight soles, lace or button, kid or patent leather tips. The best woman's shoes oh the market to day for 2.50. During this sale 2.25. Every shoe for men, women and Children in the store reduced, but here is one lot that gets the knife deep They are spring heels with or without tips. Sizes 2 1-2 to 6 Values up to 3.00. During this sale 1.00. SHOES FOR CHILDREN - - - t "LENOX" Shoes for boys and girls from the baby to the age of teens is always here. Baby shoes that were 50 cents, this week 25 cents. We get fresh sizes every week. Even Lenox shoes are subject to the discount of 10 per cent. . BOYS and YOUTHS-Shoes that were 1.25, during this sale 1.00. IK BLOOMSBURG, Off on a Pleasure Trip, C. C. Trench. Oehrarl and J. R. Fowler left on Tuesday! for Florida where they will remain i for a month or more. Mr. Trench . goes to look after his interests, ' while the other two gentlemen on i pleasure bent will visit the eastern; ana soutiiern coasts oi the state and probably take a trip to Cuba belore returning home. SEND'S SEL. PENNA, College of Husio. . &54 Pays six weeks instruction and board at the College of Music, Freeburg, Pa., piano, organ, sing ing, brass and string instruments taught. Young people as well cared for as at home. Terms begin May 2, Juue 13 and July 25. For Catalogue address, Henry B. WOVKR. 2-2-3t
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