THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURO, PA.
Capital
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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."
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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.
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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.
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