THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURO. PA.
STRONGEST BANK
Capital
$100,000
Undivided Profits
S3O.00O
First National Bank,
il V UIUOMSIlUJlG 1A.
Solicits the Business and Accounts of Farmers
and Business Men.
SATISFACTION (it AUAXTKKI.i HY A STKONtJ, (ONSKKVATIVE
AXI) SAl'K MAXAOKMKXT.
i) Per Cent. Interest Paid on Time Deposits.
K. W.M.Lnw, President.
James M. Stavtr, Vice President.
DIRECTOK8:
E. YV. M. Low, F. G. York, H. V. Creasy. Fred Ikeler,
H.V. Hower lames M. Stnver, Mynm I. Low, Louis (irons,
M. E StaekliouHe. Frank Ikeler,
THE COLUMBIAN.
E STAllLtSIIED 1S66.
THE COLUMBIA DEMOCRAT,
isTABiisnni 1S37. C'.iNsui in a 1 en 1869
UHI.ISIIKII E V K K Y THURSDAY MoKNtNO,
.V Ulo.imslitir, ilic Coinly Scat of
Co umliin County, Pennsylvania.
GEO. E. EI.U ELL. Kiuior.
uhU. C. KOAX, Foklman.
I'mM); lnul 1 he couiuy 1.00 a year
In .W,incc; $1,501 f not paid 111 advance.
iu; de t hecounty, 4 1.25 a year, strictly in
11 vante,
All cotritnumctionf hmilil lr vldressed
'UK COLOMBIAN. Hloomsl.urR, Ta.
IHJHSDA , OCT;) II Fit 22, 1008.
Democratic National Ticket.
FOR PRESIDENT.
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN,
of Nebraska.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
JOHN V. KERN,
of Indiana.
Democratic State Ticket.
IUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT,
WEBSTER GRIMM,
of Bucks County.
Democratic County Ticket.
FOR MEMBER OF CONGRESS,
JOHN G. MclIENY,
of Benton.
FOR MEMBER OF LEGISLATURE,
WM. T. CREASY,
of Catawjssa,
FOR PROTHONOTARY,
FREEZE QUICK,
of Bloomsburg.
FOR REGISTER AND RECORDER,
FRANK W. MILLER,
oi Bloomsburg.
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY,
CHRISTIAN A. SMALL,
of Bloomsburg,
FOR COUNTY TREASURER,
JOHN MOUREY,
of Roaring Creek Township.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER
CHARLES L. POHE,
of Catawissa.
JERRY A. HESS,
of Bloomsburg.
FOR COUNTY AUDITORS,
CLYDE L. HIRLEMAN,
of Benton Borough,
(Second Term.)
HARRY CREASY,
of Blooms Durg.
(Secoud Term.)
UGLY COERCION.
Krora the 1 Times Dispatch," Richmond
Va., Uet. 11, 190S.
Mr. P. M. Sbarpless, president
of a West Chester, Fa., factory
which, employs 1,000 men, has post
ea a piacara aDout ms plant an
nouncing that should the "dire ca
lamity" of Mr, Bryan's election
befall the country, in "that hour
these works will have to close
down." We believs that the Dem
ocratic National Committee recent
ly offered $5,000 for conclusive cvi
dence ot au employer s coercion
against the candidacy of Mr. Bryan
Difficult as it is to draw the line for
the purposes of the court, between
legitimate notice concerning ores
ent and future trade and deliberate
use of force, it would seem that this
case is reasonably clear. Mr. Sham
les scorns to take refuge behind
ambiguous words. He frankly,
threatens. "Unless you beat Bry
an," he says, "you lose your jobs."
This sort of bribery is more dan
gerous than the open barter and
sale of votes, because it is subtler
and harder to exterminate. The
IN THE COUNTY
Surplus
8150,000.
OFFICERH:
Myron I. Low. Vico President.
Frank Ikeler, Cnahier.
Democratic party and Mr. Bryan
have suffered heavily from it in
other campaigns. As a weapon of
political warfare, it is peculiarly
unfair and contemptible. As an
index of commercial sagacity, it is
a reflection upon any man's intelli
gence. The man who thinks that
the country will go to the dogs up
on Mr. Bryan's election is simply a
fool. The man who liases minatory
notices to his dependents upon such
reasoning should enjoy e ther a
fool's esteem or a bushwhacker's
punishment. Mr. Sharpies' con
cern manufactures separators. His
apparent conception that the earth
will stop bearing grain when Mr.
Bryan steps into the White House
is profoundly interesting f 10111 the
point of view of the alienist.
TAXING THE FARMERS.
Because the farmers pay 110 di
rect taxes fcr the support of the
federal government they fancy they
go untaxed except for state and lo
cal purposes. But they are robbed
at every turn in the purchase of 1
their clothing, their implements.
heir lumber, their fuel, their med
icines, their insurance, their trans
portation, their fencing and their
tving so far as they do not them
selves dig it out of the ground.
without recourse and without equi
ty or mercy. They are victims of
an iniquitous system. They are
blindfolded by partisanship and
imagine themselves free agents.
On account of the tariff, for ev
ery dollar of value in a pair of
shoes he pays $1.25. For every
dollar of value in a pair of trousers
he pays $1.60 and in addition he
pays 3 cents for each pound; so for
a two-pound pair of trousers worth
$2 he pays $3.85. For a shirt worth
75 cents he must pay $125. The
Dingley tariff duty on his hat is 44
cents a pound and 60 per cent; so if
his bat weighs a quarter of a pound
and is worth $1, he must pay $1.75
for it.
When the farmer and his wife
and children dress to go to town.
or to church, they are covered with
taxes as Job was covered with boils.
But Job knew what hurt him.
Johnstown Democrat,
THE BUSINESS BRIBE.
The promise of plutocratic man
ttfacturers to raise the wages of
their employes, if Tait carries the
election, is both criminal and mean
it is as clearly a bribe as was ever
a two-dollar bill at the polls. It is
besides as cejtainly a fraud as was
ever a three card monte game at a
county fair. If manufacturers can
be sure of raising wages after elec
tion they can raise wages now. If
they cannot raise wages now, they
cannot be certain of raising them
after election. What they are at is
trying to influence hard working
and poorly paid voters to vote
against labor interests by offering
them bribes that are never to be
paid. Chicago Public,
Is Yo ur
Hair Sick?
That's too bad I We had no
ticed it was looking pretty thin
and rough of late, but naturally
did not like to speak of it. By
the way, Ayer's Hair Vieor is
regular hair grower, a per
fect hair tonic. The hair stops
coming out, grows .faster,
keeps soft and smooth. Ayer's
Hair Vigor cures sick hair,
makes it strong and healthy.
The beat kind ot a, testimonial
"Bold ior over alxty yeare."
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by J. O. Ayr Co., Lowell,
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JOHN G. McIIENRY,
Candidate for Second Congressional Term.
MINERS INSURANCE
United Mine Workers Commend the
Injured Mine
. At the XitiPteentb Anniml Convention of the Unltf Mine Workers of
America, held in Tondlnson Hall, Indianapolis, Delegate W. I). Ityan of Dis
trict No. 12. on January 31st, reported from the Committee on Resolution the
following, which was unanimously adopted :
Whereas, The large number of accidents occurring in the conl mines is caus
ing the death of thousands of men annually, leaving their families without
means of support, and
Whereas, The cost of life nnd limb required in 1 lie production of coal ohould
he added to the cost of production in order that all who enjoy the heuellts of it
may bear their share of the burdens incident to the production of conl rather
than have them borne entirely by the unfortunate men who meet with ueci
dents iu the performance of their duties ; therefore, oe it
Resolved. That we art thoroughly in
in the McHenry Kill providing for a bureau of mines and a tax of 1 cent per ton
upon all coal produced in the United States and territories, for the relief of those
who meet, with accidents in mines, and suggest that it be revised to conform to
our constitution and its passage urged upon Congress. ,
Amazing
Drift to Bryan
the West
All Over
Vet
ran Campaigner Declarei Thlt is Surely
a Democratic Year.
A Washington, D. C. dispatch
says: J uage ciay ton, 01 viaoama
who has been campaigning for Bry
an and the Democratic Cougression-
al candidates in the Middle West,
returned to Washington today full
of enthusiasm oyer the outlook for
the Democrats in that region.
111 every part of the West that
I visited," Judge Clayton said, "I
found a drift to Bryan that was
simply amazing. I would not have
believed the conditions would have
been so favorable to the Democrats
if I had not gone over the ground
and investigated for myself. I re
gard it as absolutely settled that we
will make such gains in Congress
men in the Middle West that we
will have control of the next House
of Representatives, even if we
should lose the Presidency; but I'
firmlv believe Bryan will be elected.
"There isn't a doubt in ray mind
that today both Indiana and Ohio
are safely Democratic, and we have
an excellent chance of getting Kan
sas, Colorado aud Nebraska are al
so in the Democratic column, and
there is even hope that we wilj cap
ture Iowa. I believe that Colonel
Pete Hepburn, of Iowa, will be de
feated for re-election to Congress,
and several others of the Republi
can wheel-horses of the House are
in danger. I tell you it is a Demo
cratic year, and I don't believe the
Republican managers can do any
thing to stem the tide that has set
in for Bryan."
Conflicting School Laws.
Iu the first section of his annual
report sent to Governor Stuart',
State Superintendent of Public In
struction Schaeffer announces that
that the State Educational Commis
sion will recommend laws to
straighten out conflicting statutes.
He comments extensively on the
increasing work of schools, and
states that the State now has 2580
districts with 33,171 schools, an in
crease of 579; 7,488 male teachers;
26,525 iemale teachers; 1,231,299
pupils, an increase of 5,812.
The average uumber in daily at
tendance is 951,670.
OASTOniA.
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BILL ENDORSED.
McIIenry Bill for the Relief of
Workers.
nccord with the principles embodied
Winter Courses in Agriculture.
Two hundred and twenty-five
students are enrolled in the four
and two years' courses in agricul
ture at The Pennsylvania State Col
lege. Their ejucation is part of
the work of our state school of
agriculture, but there are other
young men needing service. Many
persons do not have the time for a
college education, but they can give
the winter to study. For this rea-
son winter courses m agriculture
were established at the college last
year, and ninety men were enrolled.
They found the lectures and
practical exercises adapted to the
need of men who want to increase
their earning power. Underlying
principles were studied, and practi
cal methods of dealing with crops,
soils, orchards, animals and dairy
products were given these young
men. They returned to their homes
with a desire to encourage others
to come to the college next winter
for study under its practical scien
tists. The enrollment will be large.
The courses begin December 1st
and close February 24th. The as
sociation with hundreds of students
in agriculture ana tue study ot
problems arising in the every-day
life of the farmer makes these win
ter courses au opportunity that a
bright young man cannot aflord to
miss.
The free illustrated bulletin de
scribing the rive winter courses iu
agriculture is ready for distribu
tion. Address School of Agricul
ture, State College, Pa.
William T. Creasy has done
great service to his party, and to
the state at large by his fearless
advocacy of the right in the legis
lature. He will be returned by a
large majority, as he should be.
His long service has made him
thoroughly familiar with parlia
mentary practice, and his quick
perception has enabled him to de
tect the schemes of the opposition,
and his courage has led him to de
nounce them openly.
Vote for Creasy.
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Get
A World of
In Our First Fall
Not one fashionable weave or coloring but what is rep
resented in our Dress Goods Department. Our showing is
broad comprehensive complete satisfying.
What the dress particular, tasteful woman wants is
here whether it be a plain chiffon broadcloth in one of the
new green tones or a mannish overplaid mixture smiling
from among stores of other modish weaves.
And perhaps the most note worthy feature of the ex
hibit is the price lowness. We bought early and especial
ly advantageously. Now we would pay from to to 20 per
cent, more tor many of the fabrics. You of course get the
benefit of our fortunate purchasing. Prices tell take note
of them when you come.
'i
A Few of the Many New Fabrics.
Diagonal in navy blue,
brown and green, 50 inches
wide, ix yards makes an
entire suit. Price 79 cents
a yard.
Fancy Panama 46 inch
es wide in stripes, checks
and plaids as well as all
the wanted plain colors at
$1.00 a yard.
Stokm Serc k s and
Ciikviots in blue, brown,
red, green and black
steam shrunk and ready to
make 36 and 54 inches
wide. Prices 50c to $1.50
the yard.
Shadow Stkipe Chik.
kon Panama 40 to 44 in
ches wide in blue, green,
garnet, red, brown and
black. 75c to $t. 00 the yard.
Fancy Stripe Diagonal
54 inches wide, very beau
tiful material in blue.brown
and black. Price $1.00 yd.
Black Voile - always
wanted for fine separate
skirts. 44 in. wide, $1.00 to
$1.50 a yard.
F. P.
BLOOMSBURG,
We Have Ten Styles of
Envelopes and Paper to Match
FOR
I n vitations, Acceptances, Regrets
Announcements, &c.
Full size Wedding with
Billet-doux size
Twenty-Four
I
FOR CARDS AND INVITATIONS.
We Do All Kinds of Printing
Columbian Printing House,
BLOOMSBURC, PA.
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jaeoicme ror 75 year.
it of your dnx tnd ktep h
Dress Goods
Fabric Showing
Fancy Broad Cloth
50 in. wide in blue, green
and brown, with wide shad
ow stripe effect, just the
thing for your new fall suit
$1.75 the yard.
A wide variety of high
class Wool Taffeta in
the season's latest color
ings in green, blue, garnet,
brown, gray and black, 40
in. wide at $1.00 a yard.
Shepherds Plaid in
black and white, blue and
white and brown and white
36 to 44 inches wide, 50c
to 75c a yard
Fancy Suitings 36 in.
wide, new Diagonal weaves
as well as shadow stripes
in all the new Autumn col
ors, 50c a yard.
Herringisone Worsted
40 to 44 in. wide high class
fabrics in a wide variety of
styles in red, brown, blue,
green and black, 75c to
S1.39 a yard.
PURSEL.
- 8 PENN'A.
two Envejopes. down'tc
with Card to Fit.
Sty les' of Type
with'
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