THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURO, PA. Capital tioo.oco STRONGEST BANK First National Bank, 111? UXtttOaiSHUUC, IA, STATEMENT. At the Close of Business November 10th, 1904. RESOURCKS. Loans, 9j2.394 U. S. Bonds, 50,400.00 Oth;r Bonds, ',156,125.00 lluilding, . 27.000.00 ')ue from Banks and U. S. Treas. 94, 159.71 Jash and Reserve, 129,288.31 $698,705.96 E. W. M. LOW, President, THE COLUMBIAN. ESTABLISHED l86 THE COLUMBIA DEMOCRAT, Established 1837. Consolidated 1869 Pcrlismed Every Thursday Morning, At Bloomsburg, the County, Seat of Columbia County, Pennsylvania. GEO. E. EL WELL, Editor. 1). J. TASKEK, Local Editor. GEO. C. ROAN, Foreman. TgitMs: Inside the county if t.oo a year la advance; $l.5oif not paid in advance. Outside the county, f 1.25 a year, strictly in Advance. All communications should be addressed THE COLUMBIAN, BloomsburR, Pa. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1905. Oambflrlaad County Democrats Adopted New Bales- The Democratic Cumberland county convention called for the purpose of considering the advisability of changing the rules of the party, met in the court house at Carlisle, at 10 o'clock Saturday foitnoon, and by a large majority the dele gate system, similiar to that used by the Republicans, was adopted. The new rules provide a standing committee of one trora each district, the election of a county chairman by the candidates nominated. Va cancies in the committee shall be filled bv the chairman and substi tutes must be approved by the chairman. All candidates must register and Dav a reeistration fee The primary elect ons shall be held not less than sixty days ueiore eiec tiotr delegates to a nominating con vention shall be elected at the pri mary and the convention to be held the following Monday. Sunday flajday For Toilers Says Bishop. In a sermon on "Child Labor," at St. Peter's Cathedral, Scranton, Sunday morning, Rt. Rev. M. J Hoban, Bishop of Scranton, came out .unequivocally for permitting working boys to play athletic games on Sunday. After picturing the hardships many of the boys of the community are put to in the mines and mills, day and night, six days a week, he caustically criticized those who pro test against them enjoying the Sabbath in harmless recreation, and added: "I say let them play base ball or foot bali or any other kind of ball to their heart's content. The good Lord will be pleased to see them do it, I aver, providing they are good boys." A Possibility. The spot on the sun just now which is causing so much concern among astronomers and people in general suggests the following: If this little world to-night Suddenly should fall through space , In hissing, headlong light, Shriveling from its face, As it falls into the sun, In an instant every trace Of the little crawling things Ants, philosophers and lice, Cattle, cockroaches and Kings, Beggars, millionaires and mice, Men and maggots all as one As it falls into the sun Who can say but at the same Instant from lOtr e planet far A child may watch us and exclaim, "See the pretty shooting star!" Bishop Talbot doming. Rt. Rev. Ethelbert Talbot, D. D., will visit Bloomsburg next Sunday, and will administer the rite of con firmation to a class at St. Paul's Church in the morning. He will visit Catawissa in the afternoon and Berwick in the evening. This is probably Bishop Talbot's ' last official visit here, as he has elected to preside in the other part of the divided diocese, and his juris- 1 diction will cease as soon as the new Bishop is consecrated. Surplus $125,010 LIABILITIES Capital floo.coo.oo Surplus and Profits (net) 145,392.98 Circulation 49,300.00 Deposits 404,012 98 $698,705.96 E. F. CARPENTER, Cashier. WASHINGTON. From our Regular Correspondent. Washington, Feb. 6, 1905. The most, important event in Washington during the past week has been the unanimous decision of the Supreme Court upholding the plea of the Government against the Beef Trust. While the decision of the Court . was widely heralded, comparatively few persons under stand precisely what it amounts to. About a j ear ago, United States District Attorney Bethca, of Chi cago, asked from Judge Grosscup an limiuction restraining the pack ers from entering into a mutual agreemeut to fix the price to be paid for live cattle and that to be charged for the dressed products. The in junction was gi anted but the Trust fought it m the courts and its legal ity has now betn confirmed by the Supreme Court. The advantage gamed by the Government is this If it can be shown to Judge Gross cup that the packers have violated his injunction be can hale tbem into court, declare them guilty of con tempt of court and sentence them to imprisonment and there will be no appeal from his sentence. The next step is for the Attorney General to ascertain whether Dis trict Attorney Bethea already has evidence that the injunction has been violated, and if not, to watch the packers with the purpose of procuring such evidence. The Presi dent has charged the Attorney Gen eral to endeavor to procure such evidence and to demand of Judge Grosscup, if such evidence shall be procured, that the guilty packers be sent to jail. The President is con vinced that while a fine of any amount would merely be laughed at by the millionaire packers as " the fortunes of war," a jail sent ence imposed on one or more of the prominent men who compose the Trust would have a most salutary effect and would inevitably insure a respect lor the law which has not hitherto been accorded it. The decision of the Supreme Court may prove a relief to the cattle raiser who, if the Trust does not dare combine to fix the price of dis cattle, may get its full market value rather than an arbitrary price nxea by tne packers, but it is doubt ful if there is much relief for the consumers in sight for the reason that the trust has other methods left by which it can control the price of the dressed product. Chief among these is the private car mono poly whereby the Trust, even if compelled to lower its prices of dressed meats at the packing house, can rob the purchaser on the trans Donation rates and so secure in the end the same profits as formally This brings the representatives of the people lace to face with the question of railway rate legislation ine uncnmicing man will say instantly, " Pass the railway rate bill now before the House of Representatives," but the more thoughtful may pause before mak ing such a demand. The fact is that the combination Hepburn-Esch-Townsend bill, now before the House and which will very likely pass at this session, -will afford no remedy against the private car monopoly. In fact, that subject is never mentioned and yet it is. the one means by which the packers have the pub'ic at their mercy. As a matter of fact, there is almost no possibility that the Senate will enact any railway rate legislation at this session, but that may not prove an unmixed evil. It is of the ut most importance that any railway bil. that is placed on the statutes shall be comprehensive and effec tive, that it shall leave no loop-hole by which the trusts may continue to rob the public and jt is question able if there remains time for such a measure to be put through Con gress. On the other hand, some of ' the railway men would be only too IN THE COUNTY glad to see a half-way measure pass ed, some such measure ns the Kl- kins anti rebate bill of last session, fairly good so far as it went, but all too inadequate to accomplish any real relief. The President will be disappoint ed that there is not much hope to accomplish something tn the way of railway rate legislation at this scs sion, but he would rather see the whole project fail than to see a half way measure passed which would be used as an argument against doing anything next session while the people were left still at the mercy of the trusts, ror that rea son Mr. Roosevelt will make no further effort to persuade Congress at this session, but he promises to call Congress in extra session, with out fail, next October. Then there can be no excuse of lack of time and the Republicans who have thus far blocked the remedial legislation demanded by the leader of their party and endorsed by W. J. Bryan will be to use a slang phrase, "up against it." The insistence of Democratic Seuators, led by Senator Bacon of Georgia, has caused the President to revise his Santo Domingo pro gramme to some extent and he now proposes to send to the Senate a treaty with San Domingo as soon as one can be negotiated. Even when such a treaty reaches the Senate it will be questionable whether or not it can be ratified, but at least the constitutional pro vision that agreements made with foreign nations shall be made with the advice and consent of the Sen ate and shall become effective only when ratified by a two-thirds vote of the Senate will have been re spected. To the regret of many able Demo crats the leadership of Representa tive John Sharp Williams in the House seems to be in danger and it is not impossible that Mr. Wil liams may resign the minority lead ership. Mr. Williams was recently outvoted by his party colleagues on the provision of the army appropria tion bill which is generally believed to be aimed at General Milles and which, if adopted, will prevent General Miles from drawing the lull pay and allowances of his rank, if he performs active duty in com mand of the Massachusetts militia Mr. Williams opposed this amend ment because he believed that legis lation aimed at one man was un democratic but his Southern col leagues, who have never forgiven Mi.es for putting Jeff Davis in irons were unable to regard the p'oposi tion from the broad standpoint of principle and deserted their leader to accomplish their revenge on General Miles. The Democrats have not in recent years had a more capable leader in the House than Williams and in the est 1 ma tion oi many of them they will make a mistake if they finally abandon his leadership. Selinsgrove's Hew Jeweler- R. J. Springer ot Catawissa, who has had more than twenty years of experience in watch making and jewelry business, has lecated in the Bohg corner opposite Weis store Mr. Springer comes well recom mended as a first-class workman and a gentleman in business. This town has been a long time without an experienced man in this line of work. As Mr. Springer has locat ed here we would like to see him succeed in a town of this size. We hope the people too will give the new man a trial and learn if he is as represented. Selinsgrove Times Mr. Springer formerly did watch repairing at Millville and later in Bloomsburg. For the past year or more he has been located at Cata wissa at which place he has retain ed possession of his store room and to which he will return early next summer. Ayer's Doctors first prescribed Ayer's Cherry Pectoral over 60 years ago. They use it today more than ever. They Cherry Pectoral rely upon it for colds, coughs, bronchitis, consumption. They will tell you how it heals inflamed lungs. " I bail a very bad cough for three years. Than I tried Ayer'i Cherry Pectoral. Myiore lunge were soon healed aud my oough dropped away." MBS. PSABA HTDB, Guthrie Centre, la. JJle.,We.,fl.oo. J. c. atbr no., AM dHU'l-llltll. tmm l-(iwctlMltM. IUI Old Coughs One Ayer's Pill at bedtime Insures a natural action next morning. THE SECOND MIRACLE IN CANA Sunday SchoolLtuson lor Feb. 12,1 90S Prepared bv tti " Highway and (Copyright, by J. M. K.lion.( LESSON TEXT. John 4:48-64. Memory Terms 49-61. ClOMJEN TEXT. "The same works that I do boar wltnens of me that the Father hath sent me." John 6:80. TIME.-Decembor, A. D. 27. a few days after the Incidents of last leaaon. PLACE. C ana of Galilee, where Jesus nerformod Hie first miracle; and Caper naum, some 20 to 86 miles to the northenst. A REMINDER. This Incident of the ap ing son, the Importunate father, hl faith, tha mlramlmi t-nnllna- and the resultant conversion of the nobleman's household, wos recorded that we "might belluve that Jesus Is the Christ, the Bon or Ooa, ana that believing; ye might have life In His name." Keep our key verse (John 20:81) In mind as you study this lrason. Tha Lesson Outllna. THEME The Reward of Faith. I. A Sick Bon, v. 46. I II A Burdened Father, vs. 47-4S. (1) lie Seeks Jesus, v. 4T. (2) Is Rebuked by Jesus, v. 41 (SI la Persistent. V. 49. 111. A Responsive Saviour, vs, 60, 61 (1) Reassuring Words, v. 60. (2) Healing Power, v. 68. IV. An Obedient Faith, v. 60. Tlx) Reward of Faith, vs. 61-61 VI. A Converted Household, v. 61 Somparlng Scripture with Scripture. I. The Sick Son, v. 48. mat was a sad household at Capernaum. Verse 47 telle us the boy was dying. Human skill had failed. Perhaps over and over again the sorrowing parents had asked the question: "Why has this affliction come," and they had their answer in the converted household. Ah, how bless ing will always come out of affliction It we go to Jesus with our troubles and let Htm help us. II. A Burdened Father. (1) Seeks Jesus, t. 47. It there had been no sick son there would have been no burdened father seeking Jesus; and how different would have been the story, If this father had not turned to Jesus. Whatever the burden we need to go to seek Jesus to obtain His help (1 Peter 5:7). There Is nothing which more surely drives men to Jesus than afflictions. AH through Jesus' earthly ministry we find this is so (Matt. ft:13; 15:22; 17:14, 15; Luke 7:2, 87, 38). And It is true to-day. Every one with burdens which drive them to seek Divine help are thrice blessed, for it brings them to the great burden bearer; It wins His sympathy and coop eration and it brings blessing upon others about them. (2) Is Rebuked by Jesus, v. 48. Jesus tested the nobleman's faith. So does He the faith of every one. Over and over again we find this the case. The Syro- phoenlcian woman Is a notable example (Mark 7:25-30). Jesus does not seek to evade the bestowing of blessing but longs to so strengthen our faith that He may safely grant tbe petition. Many requests go unanswered, and many blessings are lost because tbe soul is not willing to submit to the testing. We become offended because our motives are called into question; we become Im patient because ot the seeming delay In answer to our request and as a result are unable to receive the blessing which Je sua otherwise would bestow. Real faith will stand the test, it will be sub missive under seeming reproof. It will prove patient under trying delay. It Is evident from Jesus' remark that the faith of this nobleman rested largely upon the signs and wonders he had seen wrought. Jesus sought to lead him out into a faith which rested on His naked word. Compare in this connection John 20:29; 1 John 5:10, 11; 2 Pet. 1:17-19. (3) Is Persistent, v. 49. For reply to the sharp challenge of Jesus, he re peats more vehemently than before his petition. Here Is the secret of power in prayer: ' Persistency and deflniteness. Luke 18:1 with Luke 11:5-10; Eph. 6:18 III. A Responsive Saviour. (1) Re assuring Words, v. 50. Jesus never sent a burdened, seeklngsoul away unblessed. But Jesus' words called for fresh need of faith. The nobleman asked Jesus to go with him. Jesus told him to go back alone. It Is nearly always true that Jesus does not answer our petitions just In the way we have asked or expected but He does answer them. (2) Healing Power, v. 53. It was not necessary that Jesus go to Capernaum This is one of several instances where Jesus healed from a distance. IV. An Obedient Faith, v. 50. Faith at first weak, was strengthened until the nobleman Is willing to leave Jesus, be llevlng the words: "Thy son llveth," were fulfilled. The evidence of faith Is obedience to Divine commands. Note example of Peter in Luke 5:6. V. The Reward of Faith, vs. 61-63. If any doubts filled the heart of that fa. ther as he made the long journey home, certain it is that they were all swept .away by tbe glad message that the watching servant hastened to bring him. His faith had its reward In healed son at home prepared to greet him. VI. A Converted Household, t. 63. Who can ever measure the results of Visit to Jesus? The converted house hold was an unexpected blessing. How true It Is that Jesus does for us beyond our largest hopes. Eph. 8:20. What lessons are here for those burdened and In affliction. Tha Golden Text. "The same works that I do, bear wit new of Me, that the Father hath sent Me. The miracles are Indisputable evidence of Jesus' Divinity. ' Destroy them, as some rationalists have sought to do, and you destroy the Christ. The miracles demonstrated Jesus' power over nature He walked on the water and stilled the storm; over material things, as He filled the fishermen's nets, and fed the multitudes; over human life, as He healed the sick and rained the dead. Surely, He waa the Christ sent .from Ood. The record of these miracles haa bet-n left for us. atSSarsSHMaSaSMSaEaUjlMsiei"M" mmmmtmi iimm Townsend's OUR SHIRT D EPARTM ENT 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. Our February Shoe Sale Now on. SHOES FOR MEN - - - "WALK OVER" Best of all men's shoes, at 3.50 and 4.00. During this sate 3.15 and 3.60. "BOSTON I AN "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 GIRL" Shoes with light, medi um or heavy weight soles, lace or button, kid or patent leather tips. The best woman's shoes on 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 - - - THE "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. I 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. F. P. BLOOMSBURG, Did i I with Jayne's Tonic Vermifuge The great invigorator for PURSEL. - PcNNA. your Health and Strength WOMECHILDREN and MEN. V
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