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11. W.M. Low, President.
James M.Stavt-r, Vice President.
D I RECTO US:
. E. YV. M. Low, F. O. Yorks, S. C. Creasy. Fred 1 keler,
H.V. Hower. lames M. Stavor, Myron I. Low, Louis (Irons,
M. E Stackhoime. Frank I keler,
THE COLUMBIAN.
ESTABLISHED 1S66.
THE COLUMBIA DEMOCRAT,
VSTAMI.ISHf O 1837, CONSOI AVA l F.I) i860
i.m.isiiEu Every Thi'rspav Morning,
At B! jomslmrg, the County Seat of
Columbia County , Pennsylvania.
r,VO. E. ELWKLL. Editor.
GEO. C. ROAN, Foreman.
Urmm InsiiW the county $ i.oo a year
n advances !t 1 . 50 1 f not paid in aJvance.
( utsijethecounty, fl.25 a year, strictly in
.. ranee.
All communications should beaddresscd
THE COLUMBIAN, Uloomsl.urfi, 1'a
Hrr.SDAV, NOVEMBER 10, li'OS.
A Very Far Off Contingency.
"The Democrat h- tuirty in left ill a
chaotic condition. Out of the wreck
age a new parry inav be formed- If it
was Mr. Hearst's plan to hasten this
oonsuminatiKii, lie surely did his share
of the work during the campaign.
Many Democrats are likely to reach
the conclusion that the time has arriv
ed to jump from the-derelict to the new
craft called the Independence party."
Washington Post.
Chaotic, yes; beaten to a "fraz
zle," yes; but going mad, not yet.
When Massachusetts turns Top
ulist, New York city goes dry,
Pennsylvania demands free trade,
icago practices self-effacement,
' :nsas furnishes free whiskey to
j farmers, "Uncle Joe" quits
ending pat, the American flag is
.tiled dowu in the Philippines,
aad the Republicans nominate John
D. Rockefeller or E. H. Hartiman
for President then, and not till
then, will you see Democrats jump
ing from the present "derelict" to
the "new craft called the Independ
ence party."
And yet William Randolph Hearst
may and doubtless will continue
in his unique, unpleasant way to be
a powerful factor in American life
and help mightily to shape, for
good or ill, the political destinies of
this land.
As for the Democratic party,
chaotic and "frazzled" as it is to
day, its hour and its man will some
time come, and when they come a
clear-cut, burning issue that goes
straight to the honest American
heart and appeals to the Intelli
gence and the conscience of the
American mind one issue, not
many will quickly transform that
derelict of today into a proud, in
vincible craft of another day and
under the same banner.
-Washington Ilerala.
Governor Calls for Thanks.
Governor Stuart has issued his
Thanksgiving proclamation as fol
lows: "In conformity with a well es
tablished and laudable purpose, I,
Edwin s. Stuart, Governor of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
do hereby set apart Thursday, No
vember 26, as a day for giving
thanks and praise to the Lord for
His infinite goodness and mercy.
"For bountiful harvests, peace
and returning prosperity, for pro
tecting us from pestilence and fam
ine, and for the manifold mercies
we have received during the past
year, our people have reason to go
to God in thanksgiving and prayer.
"For a land of homes, churches
and schools, and for the things
which make happiness and content
ment, we should never cease to be
grateful.
"On this day let us assemble in
our. churches and places ot warship
and express our gratitude to Al
mighty God for the blessings we
have received and pray for a con
tinuance of His divine favors.
"Let us not forget that our
thanksgiving is mere lip service if
we neglect the poor, the unfortu
nate and the afflicted."
3?s the
.l!e t'.Tfl w h-3 ! 3ourt
3i
IN THE COUNTY
Surplus
$150,000.
Paid on Time Deposits.
C E R 8 :
Mvron I. Low, Vice President.
Frank Ikek-r, Cashier
Good Highways Movement
Bills to be Presented to the State Legists
ture Call lor the Expenditure of
$50,000,000.
The petitions now being circulat
ed by the Pennsylvania Motor Fed
eration, in the interest of the Good
Roads Movement, are being largely
signed by auto and horse owrers
The first of the three proposed
bills endorsed by the Federation, to
be presented at the coining session
of the Legislature provides for a
constitutional amendment author
izing the issuance of a $50,000,000
bond for highway improvement;
the second asks for an appropriation
of not less than $5,000,000 for 1111
mediate use and also for the ap
pointment by the Governor ol a
Sta'e Board who sha'.l designate
the location of main State highways
to be constructed and maintained
by the State as well as to determine
where the State Aid system shall
be applied, and which Board shall
be authorized to purchase certain
toll roads, while the remaining
measure provides for the application
of preservatives to stone roads con
structed by State aid.
Iu speaking of the gigantic requi
sition upon the State Treasury,
Chairman Weeks of the Federation,
says:
"It will take five years to obtain
an amendment to the constitution
whereby the $50,000,000 bond may
be issued, even under the most fa
vorable circumstances, and it is be
cause of this fact that the second
bill was drafted by the Federation,
asking for an immediate appropria
tion of $5,000,000. This will give
us an opportunity to secure a par
tial improvement of the State's bad
roads now, inasmuch as it can be
passed immediately under the pres
ent laws. We expect to obtain the
signatures of eighty per cent, of
the voters in every election district
in the State to the petitions which
we have sent out, and by the early
part of January we turther expect
to be able to go to Harrisburg with
something like 700,000 or 800,000
names on our list. The legislature
can scarcely turn a deat ear to such
an appeal, do you think ?"
Delivery of Registered Mail
A news dispatch from Washing
ton says: "Declaring that com
plaints continue to come to the de
partment alleging violation of the
postal regulations concerning the
disposition of registered mail en
dorsed for delivery to the ad
dressee in person an order was is
sued by third assistant postmaster
general Lawshe directing that
such mail must be delivered to no
one but the addressee in person,
not even upon his written order.
If it cannot be delivered to the
person addressed, it must be re
turned to the sender or otherwise
disposed of under regulations ap
plicable to undelivered registered
man.
"The wrapper of registered
matter is required to.be examined
before delivery to see if it bears a
restrictive endorsement, failure to
notice which will no longer be ac
cepted as an excuse."
Rivers of Beer.
A news dispatch from Pittsburg
states that the beer drinkers of
Pittsburg consumed three hundred
thousand barrels less last year than
the year previous. At eight dollars
a barrel, the average price of the
beverage, the saving was about two
and a half million dollars-a sum
sufficient to build fifteen hundred
homes at sixteen hundred dollars
each. Think of the labor that
would be employed and the mater
ials that would be used in the con
struction of fifteen hundred houses.
Some day the business man, the
contractor, the lumber dealer and
the merchants generally will begin
to realize what the liquor basiness
costs them.
Bryan Should Retire.
New York Sun Says Nation Hat Condemned
Him.
Mr. Bryan has had his third
nomination for President and met
with his third defeat, after a cam
paign in which he had the mag
naniiuous support of the survivors
of the late Mr. Cleveland s Cabinet.
At Mr. Bryan's solicitation his
parly made many excellent noini
nations for State offices and for
Congress, and money was not
wanting for the legitimate expen
scs of his campaign. Under these
helpful conditions he has signally
failed to receive the approval of his
fellow-citizens, although he has
put forth almost superhuman
effort in his own behalf, neglecting
no expedient or subterfuge to
trrn the tide of public opinion in
his favor. His appeal has been
made to all classes; he lias sounded
every depth of .sentiment; he has
cultivated every prejudice; he has
led a forlorn hope with undeniable
adroitness; and again he stands
condemed as an unsafe guide, as a
man unfit to be president.
Manifestly this should be the
end of Mr. Bryan's designs upon
the Presidency. As an adviser and
leader of his party he must give
way-even his own partisans, we
piesuine, will now insist upon it
to some man who can unite the
Democracy's shattered ranks if
such a ciptain bo left on the field,
and rescue it from the clutch of
socialism. V. Y. Sun.
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Out Early for Governorsnip.
Although Governor Stuart's term
is only about half over, two candi
dates for the office are said to be in
the field. One is Congressman
Daniel F. Latean, of the York-
Adams district, who has been cast
ing longing eyes toward the Exec
utive Mansion in Harrisburg for
several years, and will be willing to
change his residence if the people
are willing.
Lieutenant Governor Murphy is
the other man whose name is
prominently connected with the
gubernatorial succession. Further
more, it is said that he has been
selected by the leaders for the nom
ination. Mr. Murphy has a large
personal following, and is better
known by the people than is Lafean
as he has made many speeches a',
all sorts of functions throughout
Pennsylvania.
Another possible nominee is State
Senator Spronl, of Delaware county.
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The Issue of Today.
The issue of corruption versus
honesty in city government is one
which confronts the people of every
American city. The great Ameri
can writer, Cyrus Townsend Brady,
has outdone himself this time and
has written a powerful story on
this theme. "The Ring and the
Man" is the title of his wonderful
story. Love and adventure, crime
and passion, politics and business,
arc all included in his masterful
portrayal of American life. "The
Ring and the Man" is a story of
today and will be printed in serial
form in "The Philadelphia Press."
The opening chapters will appear
Sunday, November 29. Order "The
Philadelphia Press" in advance
from your newsdealer so you will
not miss the opening chapters, for
the demand will be unusually
heavy.
Section Foreman Killed.
John Miller, section foreman on
the Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western railroad at Northumber
land, was run over and killed by
the morning passenger train as it
backed into the Northumberland
station Tuesday morning, prepara
tory to starting on the north-bound
trip. He was In charge of a gang
of men who were unloading a pile
of ties from a car at the station.
The passenger train was backing
into the station, and as the cars
swung around the curve into the
station Miller, who did not see
them approaching, was struck by
the baggage car and thrown beneath
the wheels. Before the train could
be brought to a stop, he had been
practically ground to pieces and
died shortly afterwards.
The deceased was a resident of
Northumberland all his life and
employed by the railroad company
foi 40 years.
D
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Ayer's Sarsaparilla dees not slimutele. It does not make
you feel better one day, then as bad r.s ever the next. It
is not a strong drink. No renctic n u'Acr cu slop using it.
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even gain mat comes iiosn
We wish you would a.-:k
knows. Trust h
What arc Aycr's i'h.s.' i.ivvr r.is. i,uw
year. Do doctors recowniTiJ them?
THE STATE GRANGE.
Preparations Are Being "Aado for a Great
Convention Beginning December 7th.
Hon .Leonard Rhone, of Centre
Hall, past master of the state
Grange, will be the presiding officer
nt the convention of the state
Grange in Altoona during the week
of December rth, in the absence ol
Granee Master W. F. Hill, of
Huntingdon, who will attend the
session of the International Lon
gress of Agriculture at Rome,
Italy. The announcement to this
effect was made from the Grange
headquarters at Huntingdon. Past
Master Rhone was the presiding of
ficer at the last session of the state
Grange held in Altoona some years
ago. Dr. W. r rank Beck, chair
man of the general committee, has
announced that the arrangements
for the convention have practically
been completed. Prof. F.dward I-..
Sparks, president of State College,
will be the principal speaker at the
public meeting to be held in the
High School auditorium on Tues
day evening. December 8th. His
subject will be "Washington, the
Fanner." Mayor S. M. Iloyer is
to welcome the Grange and other
addresses are to be made by mem
bers of the school board and other
local speakers. It is expected that
u'et M. Hayes, of Minnesota,
and first assistant secretary of ag
riculture, will be 111 attendance at
the session. The committee on en
tertainment have not received suf
ficient responses to its call for ac
commodation tor visiting delegates
from private families and unless
they come in faster a canvass of the
city will have to be made in the
course of the next couple of weeks
to secure accommodations, lhere
arc about ;, 300 delegates elected to
the convention and a number of
these have written for accommoda
tions with private families if they
can be had within several blocks of
the High School building. The
sum of $1.50 per day will be paid
for accommodations at private
houses.
Farmers' Week at State College.
The school of agriculture in The
Pennsylvania State College offered
a progam'for Farmers' Week, last
winter that attracted hundreds of
fanners from one-half the counties
of the state. The lectures were by
Practical scientists who pleased
their hearers. The next Fanners'
Week will begin December 30th
and close January 6th. Noted spec
ialists from many states will assist
the faculty of the school of agricul
ture in making the coming meeting
the greatest in the history of the
state's agriculture. The attendance
now promises to oe so large that it
is necetsary to schedule four lec
tures for the same hour, in order
that the visitors may be accom
modated. The arrangement will be
such that a specialist may select
lectures of direct interest to himself
throughout each day of the week.
The program will be ready for dis
tribution about November 15th.
Write for oue, addressing "School
of Agriculture, State College, Pa."
New Postage Stamps.
The post office department is pre
paring to issue a new series of
stamps soon. The denominations
are i, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15,
and 50 cents and $1. The postoffice
department says that the $2 and $5
stamps will be discontinued after
the present supply is exhausted.
On the one cent stamp is the head
of Benjamin Franklin iu profile
irom Houdons' bust. All the other
denominations bear the head of
George Washington in profile from
Houdon.s bust. The border designs
of all the denominations are identi
cal, the head being an eclipse on
end with laurel leaves on either
side. Above the head are the words
"U. S. Postage," below it the de
nomination. The size of the stamps
is the same as that of the stamps
now on sale.
The Rev. Irl R. Hicks Almanac
Ior 1909, ready November 15th,
bigger and better than ever, by
mail 35 cents, on news stands 30c.
One copy free with "Word and
Works" monthly magazine at $1 a
year. "Word and Works" Pub.
Co., 2201 Locust Street, St. Louis,
Mo.
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A World of Dress Goods
In Our First Fall Fabric Showing
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 ia
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 cx
hibit is the price lowness. We bought early and especial
ly advantageously. Now we would pay from 10 to 20 per
cent, more for many of the fabrics. You of course get the
benefit of our fortunate purchasing. Prices tell take note
of them when you come.
A Few of the Many New Fabrics.
Diagonal in navy blue,
brown and green, 50 inches
wide, six yards makss 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.
S TO R M S l: R G E S AND
Cheviots in blue, brown,
rod, given and black
steam shrunk and ready to
mnke 36 and 54 inches
wide. Prices 50c to $1.50
the yard.
Shadow Stripe Ciiie.
ion Panama 40 to 44 in
ches wide in blue, green,
garnet, red, brown and
black. 75c to S1.00 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
Invitations, Acceptances, Regrets
Announcements, &c.
Full wizo Wedding with
Billet-doux size
Twenty-Four
FOR CARDS AND
We Do All Kinds of Printing
Columbian Printing House,
BLOOMSBURG, PA.
IS9QZB9
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"Ambitious young men and la
dies should Learn Telegraphy; for,
since the new 8-hour law became
effective there is a shortage of many
thousand telegraphers. Positions
pay from $50 to $70 per month to
beginners. The National Tele
graph Institute of Philadelphia,
Pa., and five other cities is operat
ed under supervision of R. R. of
ficials and all students are placed
when qualified. Write them for
particulars." 11-19-41.
Fancy P.road 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 Taeketa 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.
Herringbone Worsted
40 to 44 in. wide high class
fabrics in a wide variety of
styles in red, brown, blue,
green and black, 75c to
1.39 a J'ard.
PURSEL.
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two Envelopes, down tc
with Card to Fit.
Styles of Type
INVITATIONS.
INSTRUCTION IN MUSIC.
Chas. P. KKvell announces that
he will be pleased to receive all
tinner pupils on vi din and piano
i.rte, as well as new ones. Latest
and best methods.
Terms strictly cash by th- lesson
or month. Address Hotel Hidlay,
Bloomsburg, or call up on Bell
'phone any afternoon between 1
and 2. tf