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Undivided Profits
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First National Bank,
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OFFICERS:
I-:. V. M. Low, President. J. M. Staver, Vice President.
E. n. Tustln, Vice President. E. F. Carpenter, Cashier.
DIRECTORS:
3 W. M.Low, F. G. Yorks, Frank Ikeler, Joseph Ratti,
K. B. Tustln, Fred Ikeler, Oeo. S. Robbing, H. C. Creasy,
J.M Staver, M. I. Low, Louis Gross, II. V. llower.
THE COLUMBIAN.
ESTABLISHED tSf.o.
THE COLUMBIA DEMOCRAT,
isTABUSiiEn 1837. Consolidated 1869
tjHi.isiiF.n Every Thursday Morning,
At ltlo.imstiurB. the County Seal of
Columbia County , Pennsylvania.
HF.O. E. F.I.WKM.. Editor.
GEO. C. ROAN, Forlman.
Terms: Inside thecounty $ 1.0011 year
IoalviWice; 1 . 5 o i f not paid in advance.
Outside thecounty, 41.25 a year, strictly in
advance.
All communication- should lie nldressed
THE COLUMBIAN, WoomsUirn, la.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, ions
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES.
FOR COUNTY TREASURER
V. 13. SNYDER
of Locust Township.
FOR COUNTY TREASURER
W. P. ZEHNKR
of Main Township.
OLD-FASHIONED DEMOCRACY.
Iu a speech made before the Na
tional Democratic Club in New
York this week ex-Judge Herrick
among other things said:
We are here to read men into the
party, not to read them out.
Our party is a national, not a
'ectional party. We must not ex
'ct all members of our party to
...nk alike upou every question,
uij we should not rule out of its
u embership those who differ from
,:s iu some particulars.
I have been taught to believe
that the following are some of the
essential principles of the Demo
cratic party:
That the principal function of
government is to prevent citizens
from interfering with the rights
of citizens, and that function being
performed, that nation is governed
best which is governed least.
Individualism, with equality of
opportunity: no paternalism, no
pampered citizens or industries,
and no special protection to persons
or classes.
Governments not engaging in
business, or enterprise, that pro
duces gaiu or profit, that can be
conducted by individual or corpor
ate capital and enterprise.
A simple not a splendid govern
meut, and that no more money
should be exacted from the people
than is necessary for the support of
government economically adminis
tered. The distribution and not centrali
zation of governmental powers.
State sovereignty within consti
tutional limits.
Home rule, local self-government,
the result, and also most ef
ficient preserver of civil liberty.
That all property devoted to a
purpose or business affected by a
public use is subject to public re
gulation, and our transportation
corporations should be so regulated
by law that there shall be no favor
ed localities, corporations or per
sons. In protecting the individual and
in affording equality of opportunity,
we recognize the fact that large
aggregations of wealth place the
individual at a disadvantage. It
leads to the crushing out of small
dealers, deprives them of the op
portunity of building up and main
taining a business of their own,
and it often compels them to be
come employes instead of indepen
dent business men. This leads us
to seek to limit and control these
large aggregations of capital; we
insist that their franchises and pow
ers should be strictly limited and
defined, and that they should be
exercised under strict supervision
and control, not nagged, worried,
..threatened and plundered, but sim
ply controlled, in the public inter,
est. ,
Our interest that the Government
should, so far as a Government
1 can, afford equality of opportunity,
and our opposition to special privi
leges aud partial taxation, lead us
to oppose a protective tariff; wheth
IN THE COUNTY
Surplus
$150,000.
er that protection be for the benefit
of favored localities or favored in
dividuals. It is a grant of special
privileges, favoring some to the
detriment cf others; it is taxation
of the many for the benefit of the
few.
We recognize that large sums of
money must be raised for the sup
port of Government; and that the
simplest way of raising it is by
means of a tariff; but such tariff
should be one for revenue oulv;
that if there still remain any infant
industries in this country, or any
class cf mechanics or laborers that
need protection, a revenue tariff
can be so adjusted as to afford them
all necessary relief.
Our mechanics and laborers have
more to fear from the importation
of cheap foreign labor to compete
with them here than from the im
portation of the products of cheap
foreign labor.
This is an altogether admirable
statement of the position of tha
Democratic party both as to the
policies it has contended for in the
past and its attitude toward ques
tions now at issue before the coun
try. We commend it to the peru
sal of all Democrats, and esnrviallv
, i j
of young Democrats, upou whose
snomciers will devolve the burden
of the maintenaivfc of the princi
ples set forth. Phila Record.
Judges Fear Burial Alive.
Supreme Court Members' Apprehensions
Divulged By Doctors.
That two Justices of the United
States Supreme Court fear prema
ture Dunai to such an extent that
they have made arraneements for
every possible test for life after their
aeatn is reported was the statement
of Dr. John Dixwell, one of the
most prominent physicians of Mas
sachusetts. He was arguing before
the Legislature in favor of a bill re
quiring the application of 10 dis
tinct tests in the case of every re
ported death before interment tak
es place.
"It is worth anything to prevent
the horror of burial alive that many
people undergo," he declared.
"This horror exists as a fact and
cannot be disputed. I have two
Judges of the United States Su
preme Court whom I have promis
ed I would see should not be buried
alive. They are friends of mine,
and I know that they stand in
deadly fear of burial alive."
Dr. Dixwell refused to tell to
whom he referred, but it is known
that he is intimate with Justice
Holmes and Justice Moody, both
of whom are from Massachusetts
Envelopes
75,000 Envelopes carried in
stock at the Columbian Office.
The line includes drug envelopes,
pay, coin, baronial, commercial
sizes, number 6, 6tf, tyi, 9, 10
and 11, catalog, &c. Prices range
from $1.50 per rooo printed, up to
$5.cc. Largest stock in the coun
ty to selcet from.
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THE NATIONAL CAPITOL
Special Correspondence. '
Washington, D C, Feb. 17, 1908
Congressman John G. Mcllenry
has passed through the ordeal
which more than any other makes
life a source of terror to the "first
termer" in Congress. That is to
say he made his first speech last
week. The first speech in Congress
is about ascertain to give the mem
ber stage fright as the first voyage
across the ocean is to make him a
victim of sea sickness. Of this
malady Mark Twain said, "the
first day you are afraid that you
are going to die and the second clay
you'r afraid you arn't." Nobody
has ever indicated whether or not
the terrors of stage fright extend
beyond the first dav, but the gen
eral understanding is that when a
Congressman gets througn his first
speech, he is "seasoned."
Whether Mr. Mcllenry suffered
from stage fright or not I am not in mines and suggest that it be re
informed, but it is universally a-! vised to conform to our constitution
gueu mat 111s nrst speecii was a
success. It was on the widows' pen
sion bill and was freely pronounced
one of the most happy and etfective
deliverances on that measure heard
during its consideration. Mr. Mc
llenry takes great interest in Pen
sions. II believes that it is qui'e
as important to take care of wars
that are past as it is to provide
materials and munitions for wars
that may and may no: come in the
future. He is especially concerned
about pensions for widows of de
1 . . - .
ceased veterans. In fact I have
been told that 1
le prepared and in-
-.uce a bill on the 1
tended to mtro
lines of the one passed in the House
the other day, but when he ascer
tained that an old member had
done so, he concluded to drop his
bill and help the other fellow.
It was 111 support of this other
bill that he made his maiden speech
and he lelt no one in doubt as to
his earnestness. "This bill," he
remarked, "appeals to the best im
pulses of the human heart. Tho
first duty of American citizenship
isto the family." Having thus ; "ouncea mar, wnne me unn toi
introduced the subject he added ! lowers 111 the next Legislature will
that saving the family, which "is I
the fountain of patriotism as well
as virtue," is more important than
saving the flag. "We can't shift
thfc obligation," he continued, "we
cannot satisfy our consciences with
the expectation that our successors
may have better opportunities to do
this." Then he gave instances
which have come under his own
observation. "In my own dis
trict," he declared, "I have learn
ed of instances of such destitution
and I feel that I would be recreant,
alike as Representative and citizen,
if I failed to do whatever I may to
mitigate their sufferings. He told
of a widow who had nursed her sol
dier husband through six years of
almost indescribable suffering. The
labor and expense of this fidelity
bad exhausted her resources aud
destroyed her health. But because
of some delinquency in the pension
laws this good wife and mother is
unable to get a pension. "Is it any
wonder," Mr. Mcllenry asked,
"that this maguificant woman be
lieves the government 'owes her
something?"
Another case to which he refer
red is equally touching. A man
who had served nearly four years
with such fidelity and intelligence
that he rose from the ranks to the
grade of captain disagreed with the
authorities in the "mustering emt"
camp and went home without the
ceremony of a formal discharge.
The war was ended and his servic
es were no longer needed, so he
thought the "frills and furbelows"
might be dispensed with. And un
til business misfortunes in his old
age reduced him to a state of desti
tution, he didn't realize that much
harm had been done. But when
he applied for a pension he found
that he bad been marked as a de
serter and was not entitled to the
pension. Before his military record
could be corrected, moreover, he
died, leaving a destitute widow
who is also excluded from the gov
ernment beneficence because her
soldier husband was scheduled as a
deserter. These facts made a pro
found imprcssiou upon the House
and almost immediately after Mr.
McIIeury had taken his seat the
bill was passed by a unanimous
vote.
Mr. Mcllenry may not get all
the legislation Which he desires
through Congress; though some of
the principles expressed in his fi
nancial bills have been adopted by
the authors of all the other bills on
that subject. ' But he is making the
people outside of Congress "sit up
and take notice." At the annual
convention of the United Mine
Workers ot America, recently held
in Indianapolis, his bill to provide
a fund for the relief of the families
of men injured in coal mine disas-
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ters wan considered at great length.
That is the most influential, and it
may justly be added the most use
ful organization in the world. Un
der the wive guidance of John
Mitchell it has achieved vast good
both for capital and labor. During
the convention which sat more than
a month a number of resolutions
with respect to Mr. McIIenry's
bill were inttoduced and referred to
the Committee on Resolutions, the
final report of which became the
platform of the organization.
Since the adjournment of the
convention the proceedings have
been published, officially, and the
report of the Committee on Resolu
tions ii found to contain this ex
pression: "Resolved, That we are
thoroughly in accord with the prin
ciples embodied in the Mcllenry
bill providing for a bureau of mines
ana a tax ot 1 cent per ton upon
; all coal produced in the United
I States and Territories, for the relief
of those who meet with accidents
and its passage urged upou Con
gress." The Pennsylvania State
Editorial Association having with
equal cordiality endorsed his bill to
abolish the tax on lumber, timber,
baik and wood pulp, it may safely
be said that John G. Mcllenry is
fulfilling the best expectations of
his friends.
FLINN AND PENROSE.
A few weeks ago ex-senator
Flinuof Tittsburg, announced with
a great flourish of trumpets that
lle was oinK to wade "to the fight
anc s,nasn Senator Penrose's chan
ces tor re-election to the United
States Senate. Now Senator
Elinn has hauled in his horns, and
announces that he will confine his
fight to Allegheny county.
Seuator Penrose spent most of
last week in Pittsburg, and has re
turned home well pleased with his
visit, it being understood that
Flinn's change of base was brought
about while he was there. One of
Flinn's political associates has an-
e opposed to Penrose they will go
into a Republican caucus and abide
by a decision of a majority of its
members.
The Philadelphia Record says
that "back of this declaration is a
deal of more than ordinary impor
tance and of somewhat startling
character. It is declared that it
involves an understanding that the
organized liquor forces of the State
and county will make common
cause with Penrose iu the election
ol members of the Legislature, the
agreement being that the Senators
and Representatives who may be
elected as a result of this support
shall vote for the re-election of
Seuator Penrose and against any
proposed local option legislation.
One of the terms of the deal is that
the Republicans who may be elect
ed to the next Legislature pledge
themselves not only to be bound by
a caucus to select a candidate for
Senator, but also must agree in ad
vance of sharing in the financial
contributions of those interested in
the deal to be bound by a similar
caucus to be called to take action
on the question of local option.
As stated, one of the initial mov
es in this deal was successfully
made in Pittsburg during the past
week, and a part of its terms are
disclosed in the statement made by
Max Leslie, as the representative
of Senator Flinn.
Doctor's Bills Reduced.
If you own a Dr. Gunu's House
hold Physician or Homebook of
Health.
A uew, revised, and enlarged
edition, containing over 1000 pages,
together with the daily edition of
7he Philadelphia Press, one year,
both for Four Dollars. This is the
offer made by the Circulation De
partment of The Philadelphia Press.
7 he Value is an Eight Dollar One,
Order through your newsdealer,
carrier or postmaster auywhere,
but do it quick. The offer is good
thirty days only.
Carnegie's Fortune.
Mr. Carnegie speaks as one with
authority when he says that "no
man succeeds simply by doing his
duty." Duty bad mighty little to
do with the success achieved by
Mr. Carnegie, whose fortune is
monumental evidence of the power
of a Trust fortified by the protec
tive tariff. Kansas City limes.
Before that cough turns into a serious throat or lung tiouble, stop it HW
Jmrm?s ICxpecttor&innt (afrc
It has proved its real value during 75 years. OlclS?
Ask your druggist for it
OUR LINEN SALE
PROVES A MOST SUBSTANTIAL SUCCESS
Crowds of Customers Come for These Splendid Savings
in Linens of Quality.
We have only two Linen Sales a year one in Februa
ry, the other in August and we plan fully for them.
Here are counters piled high with linens of all kinds
table linens, napkins, linen towclings, counterpanes, sheet
and fancy art linens bought before the raise in prices.
As we bought early and below the present, market
there is an extra saving besides the usual discount of 15 to
20 per cent, off regular prices that can be obtained only by
coming to this sale. Everyone agrees that there are ex
ceptional linen values as will you when you inspect these
splendid offerings.
BLEACHED TABLE
LINEN.
56 in. bleached table linen
30c value for 22$c
54 in. bleached table linen
59c value for 490
Coin, bleached tabl linen
56c value for 45c
72 in. bleached table linen
85c value for 72JC
72 in. bleached table linen
$1.00 value for 89c
72 in. bleached double dam
, ask $1.75 value for S1.49
72 in. bleached double dam
ask $2.00 value for $1.65
72 in. bleached double dam
ask 2.75 value for $2 39
NAPKINS REDUCED
Napkins to match most
of the bleached table linen,
and they are all reduced.
Space forbids telling you
of all the prices, but you
get an idea from- the fol
lowing quotations:
Si. 25 Napkins now $1.12
1.75 Napkins now 1.49
2.75 Napkins now 2.25
3 00 Napkins now 2.65
3.75 Napkins now 3.19
5 50 Napkins now 4.89
F. P.
BLOOMSBURG,
PENNSYLVANIA RAIIRQAB
Bulletin.
WASHINGTON CITY--THE MAGNET OF
THE PEOPLE.
The eyes of eighty million American people are now on
Washington, the Capital of the Nation.
The wheels of the National Government are now in full
motion. Congress is in session and the busy whirl of the
legislative mill is intensely interesting. Many hours may be
spent in the Senate or House gallerv watching the legislators
at work.
The other workshops of the Nation are also well worthy
of a visit. The White House, the home and office of the
President ; the State, War, and Navy Building, with its mu
seums and models ; the Treasury Building, with its hu-e
vaults ; the Government Printing Office, the Patent Office,
and the Congressional Library ; the National Museum, the
Smithsonian Institution, the great Monument, and the new
Union Station are all attractive features of the Capital City.
The splendid city with its numerous parks and'statues
never loses its charm at Any season.
The service of the Pennsylvania Railroad to Washington
serves a wide territory. Its trains afford a direct means of
reaching the National Capital, and tickets at reasonable rates
are on sale at all ticket offices.
itTor-he esPecial accommodation of those desiring to vis
it Washington at this season of the year, the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company has arranged an attractive four-day Personally-Conducted
Tour to leave Wilkes-Barre, Williams
port, Renovo, Altoona, Chambersburg, Lancaster, and other
points in Central Pennsylvania, on Monday. March 30. Tick
ets, including in addition to railroad transportation, accor
modations at either the Normandie, Gordon, or Kiggs hoteTs
in Washington for three full days, will be sold at $15 00 from
Wilkes-Barre, $14.25 from Williamsport, $15.85 from Reno
vo, $13.90 from Mt. Carmel, $15.40 from Altoona, $13,00 from
Chambersburg, $M.6o from Lancaster, and at proportionate
rates from other points.
, Pai,led itineraries and full information may be obtain,
ed of Ticket Agents.
a-ao-37-at
Spring 1908.
Like the first twitterings
of returning birds, come
murmurs of Spring Fash
ions here, there and every
where throughout this
great store.
Like Japanese plum blos
soms laughing in Winter's
Snow, the Spring things
smile out through Winter's
Merchandise,
Spring Dress Goods,
Spring Suits Women's,
Spring Walking Skirts,
Spring Waists,
Spring Petticoats,
Spring- Gloves,
Spring Neckwear,
Spring Embroideries,
Spring Dress Linens,
Spring Cottons,
Spring Silks,
Spring Trimmings,
Spring White Goods,
Spring Dress Ginghams.
Interesting to all are thee
first fashion-glimpses of
Spring.
PURSEL.
- PENN'A.