THE COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURG, HA. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK THE OLDEST AND STRONGEST. Capital $100,000 Surplus $150,000. With the Largest Capital and Surplus in the County, a Strong Directora'e. Competent Officers and Every Mod ern Facility, we solicit "Accounts, Large or Small, and Collections on the Most Liberal Terms Consistent with Sound Hanking, p.nd Invite YOU to inspect our NEW QUARTERS. 3 Per Cent. Interest OFFICE R : I-. W. M. Low, President. Jititu'i M. leaver, Vu-e President. DIRECTORS: James M. Staver, Fred Ikeler, S. C. Creasy. Clinton Uerrinpr, E. AV. M.Low, F. O. York., IiOllin Urn", THE COLUMBIAN. ESTABLISHED 1S66. THECOLUMBIA DEMOCRAT, iSTAKI.lSHM) 1837. C'lVS.'l il'AI Ft) l,Sf)9 tlHMSIIED KVEKV TlH'RMHV MiiRMNO, At Bloomsburg, the County Peat ot Columbia County .Pennsylvania. CEO. E. ELWELL. Etmior. GFO. C. ROAN, Eor'.M an. Tik m .-: f nu! the cocr.'v t.ro year li adv.ini-e; l.soif not aid in alvancc. luU'Je thecounty, l.2; A ve il . iric'.!y in JyU'Ucr. A!: s .ivriunicr.'ior !". "..! 'n Ktressed THE COLOMBIAN, l".oorr!-urK', P, urnsn av. may .-u: Political Announcements. FOR SIIKRIFF. BENJAMIN F. FAUST, j of Blocmsbr.rg. t Subject to the deci.ion of the , Democratic Tarty at the Primary , Election on June 5th, 1909, 2 to s p. m. Siga3 of Party Treachery. The discussion of the tariff bill is developing some curious results, i the question of a taiiff tax ou 1 ore, for example, the other some twenty Democrats, un the leadership of Senator Bai 1 . of Texas, voted with the Re , ;Uicans for a duty of tveuty-6ve a:s a ton, the Dingley bill rate being forty cents. From the be ginning of tariff discussion in this country, near the close of the eigh teenth century, the policy of the Democratic party has been against tax on raw materials. Irou ore is essentially a raw material. It is in greater abundance and easier of ac cess iu this country than any other in the world. Voting for a tariff tax on iron is, therefore, not only a violation of the cardinal princi ples of Democracy but it is outrag ing the traditions of the party. The Steel trust and the Standard Oil company owns more than eighty per cent, of all the iron concealed and exposed in the United States. A tariff tax on iron ore is therefore, of advantage, almost exclusively, to those two predatory trusts. Practically all the iron and steel mills east ot the Ohio line are oblig ed to buy all the ores they consume from either the Steel trust or the Standard Oil company. There are Tast deposits of iron ore in Cuba and if the product of those mines could be brought into this country free of tariff tax a large reduction in the price of structural steel and implements of farming would not only be possible but certain. At present the Steel trust and the Standard Oil company supply the independent concerns with ore only on condition that they will not cut prices. Some time ago Senator Bailey was under suspicion of being in the employ of the Standard Oil compa ny. It was shown that he received an enormous fee for performing a nominal professional- service for that trust. He protested that his relationship with the Standard didn't Influence his senatorial ac tions, however, and under an a greement that he would resign if the contrary were proven, he was re-elected to the Senate by a peri lously Bmall margin. His vote and voice for a tariff tax on iron ore, in ihe face of the frequently repeated pledge of the Democratic National convention, would indicate there lore, that he is again serving the Standard company, not profession any tins time but omcially and in the Senate. The circumstances are sufficiently suspicious, at least to 1 . f t. ; rt.it. lusuiy a careiui inquiry. acne- fonte Watchman. CHIIdron Cry FOR FLETCHER'S CASTORIA Paid on Time Deposits Myron I. Low, Vice President. Frank Ikeler, Cashier Myron t. Low, if. V. Mower, Frank Ikeler. Quay Statue Board Never Confirmed. Possibility Hat No Action Will Bo Taken on I Vcte That Cannot Supercede Law. It is barely possible, that good and valid, as well as legal, excuses will arise to prevent the Board of Public Buildings and Grounds at Ilarrisbnrg from taking any action on the McNichol resolution "di recting" iis action at any time. In the first place, Pennypacker's Quay Statue Commission nominees j were never confirmed by this latest session of the Senate, as all such J appointive bodies are by the Con 'stittition required to he. That would seem to invalidate any act performed by that Commission, re gardless of any resolution of the ; Legislature bearing upon it from i another quatter. Then, tin reso i lution specifies no time for action. Then again,' State Treasurer 1 Sheatz has pleaded in legal pro ceedings against h'.n; that the law specifies certain things he must do, for instance, in a bauk-bondino- case, and that nothing but a repeal ot that law (certainly no concurrent legislative resolution) can release him from its requirements. The present punctilious Board of Build ings and Grounds, of which Sheatz is so conspicuous a member, might, therefore, consistently refuse to de fy logical injunction proceedings against the acceptance or locating of the Quay statue on the ground that the Commission which ordered was never confirmed, and so is without legal existence uo to date. In any event, there wiil be wide spread curiosity to know what ac tion will be taken along this line a governor who would not sijrn the McNichol resolution and by his distinguished associates, Sheatz and Young, who are usually as insist- nt as is the Executive himself in standing upon the letter of the law, and who nave never been subser- ient Organization men. Ask lor Allen's Foot-Ease, powder for swollen, tired, hot. smart- ng teet bample sent FREE. Also ree Satmv.e of the Foot-Kase Sanitary Corn-Pad, a new invention. Address, Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy. X. Y. 5-13-41. Beneficial Fraternities. The good done by the numerous fraternal organization in this count ry is beyond the conception of those who have uot given attention to the subject. The common idea of these orders, or associations, is that their object is chiefly of a so cial nature, instituted more for the frivolous diversion than the sub stantial benefit of their members. who are supposed to meet in their rooms at stated times, array them selves in eoreeous uniforms, eo through ceremonies more or less absurd iu which "the goat" is a conspicuous figure, and hold their meetings mainly for the purpose of Having a good time. It is true that the social element is prominent, but it is merely an attractive feature, while substan tial benefits are the main objects of tnese fraternizations. To have a proper conception of the general benefit derived from these fraternities it should be known that since 187 throughout the Limea states tney have paid out to families of members one billion one hundred thousand dollars, and mat in addition to this vast sum those orders that oav benefits in cases of si.kness have distributed three hundred and seventy-five million dollars. These figures prove that the fra ternal orders are a good deal more than associations instituted tor di version, and in view of the vast ben efit they confer the man who is eli gible to membership in one of them makes a mistake if he fails to join at the earliest time possible. Ex.- cioomsDurg souvenir Books, 48 half tone pictures, 25 cents, at the Columbian othce. tf. WASHINGTON From our Regular Correspondent. Washington, D. C, May 24, 1909 Despite the claims and confident predictions of Senators Cummins, La Follette, Newlands at.d ethers that provision for an income tax will be added to the tariff bill, your correspondent ventures the predic tion that they are all mistaken and that no such provision will be made. There will be an effort to add such a provision iu the form of an amendment to the tariff bill, but it will fail and the amendment will be referred to the Judiciary committee with instructions to re port next winter whether an income tax law that will standj the test of the courts can be drafted. It is high ly improbable, moreover, that the Judiciary committee will ever make any report pursuant to thaf refer ence, borne of the Democratic ad- vocates of an income tax law are complaining that they are being opposed by President taftand that the White House influence i-- prov ing effective. That is probably true, for while Mr. Taft has said that he is not opposed to an income tax, he regards it as a last resort and would greatly prefer, first a tax on inheritances, second 011 the div idends of corporations, and lastly an income tax, if any tax in addi tion to the tariff is necessary to meet the expenses of the govern ment. The President has further signified his willingness to wait un til next D.cember before recom mending any of these laws, as by that time he beileves it will be pos sible to tell whether or uot the now pending tariff bill will bring iu suf ficient revenue. . It is sbmewhat difficult to under stand why the Democratic Senators do not advocate a tax on the divi dends of corporations. Such a tax would meet with the cordial ap proval of the President and proba ably with that of nine tenths. of the voters. Of course Mr. Aldrich and the rest of the Republican organi zation in the Senate would oppose such a tax but it is very doubtful if the organization could command sufficient strength to prevent the enactment of the law. By choos ing that form of taxation which the President has declared that he favors only as a last resort the Dem ocrats have, apparently missed an opportunity to undermine the whole system of protection. Sena tor Aldrich has ingeniously con fessed that he believes the adoption of any form of special taxation will undermine the protective svstem. because once the people come to realize the benefits of direct taxa tion, with the clear knowledge of hew much tax each man pays and the close supervision of public ex penditures which that would pro duce, the people will insist upon the abandonment of the tariff sys tem. Under such circumstances it would seem to be the part of wis dom on the part of the Democrats to align themselves behind that form of direct taxation which would be most possible of enact ment. V Senator Bailey, in an effort to defend his vote for duty on iron ore, has assailed practically every one who has seen fit to criticise him and almost before he took his seat was proven to have given false wit ness by two of his colleagues. Bai ley attacked Governor Johnson of Minnesota, "Marse"' Henry Wat tersou of Louisville, and an inde pendeut paper in his own state because they had criticised his vote for a duty on iron ore.. He then declared that the Steel Trust did uot want a duty on iron ore, where upon Senator Rayuer and Smith of Maryland, both Democrats, arose and declared that the Steel Trust did want such a duty and Mr. Smith said he had been approached by representatives of the Steel Trust who urged him to vote for a duty on ore. Some striking effects of the tar ifl ou the necessities which the poor man is compelled to buy are brought to light through a contro versy between two eastern news papers which appear to havr ob tained some confidential figures pre pared for the use of the President by Treasury experts. It is shown that on the suit of c bthes which f One Dosa for, Coughs Children cough at night? Give them Aycr's Cherry Pec toral. Often a single dose at tec vill completely control the cough. Good for any on:. 1 ccld or cough. Good for easy cases, hard cases; goc i ur acute cases, chronic cases. Ask your doctor to tcti von, honestly and frankly, just what he thinks of this old sa::divd remedy. ru diiunoi in mis couf,n methane. l.CAmrCoTTe f '"" 'y '"'. An active brain dcmituisi an active liver. No better laxative for bovs and girls than Avci ' i'i.ls. AsU your doctor alout them. Us know. retails for 15, the dnty is 4.76, so that without the tariff the same suit could be bought for $10.24 A man's overcoat now retailing for $15 could be bought for $10.36 if there were no tariff. A woman's cotton dress which now sells for $to could be bought (or $8.75 were it not for the tribute which th consumer is made to pay to the manufacturers. A tapestry rug which now sells for $15 is worth just $3.64, the extra $5.36 btring the sum the consumer is compelled to pay to the American manufac turer for the same rug which, with out a tatiff, he could buy for less than $10. Practically everything is taxed, even salt which costs a cent a pound more because of the tariff and sugar which costs 1 cents more a pound because of the protective policy. The Secretary of Commerce and Labor is still wendering if he dare dismiss S. N. D. North, Director of the Census, in view of the oppo sition of the powerful members of Congress who have come to Mr. North's support. The Secretary determined some time ago to get r:d of Mr. North whom he did not regard as competent longer to ad minister the Census Bureau, but there was a rush of powerful Sena tors and others to the White House. Woman's Home Companion for June. There are ten stories in this is suenot heavy, psychological di agnoses of world worn minds, but breezy stories of love and fun that are suitable to the season. The stories are illustrated bv prominent artists. Naturally, much is said about weddings in this June issue. In addition to the lighter, joyous preparations, there are some ser ious articles handling that most serious of subjects, marriage. In a very clever way the Companion demonstrates how marriage should be a success if conducted on a busi ness basis and if the "Junior Part ner does her share. In connec tion with this, there is a particular ly oright article by Katharine Eg gleston, pointing out some great dangers in our present methods of teaching girls. But the entrance into marriage is not neglected, and there are in this issue stories of weddings, the inexorable laws of fashion regard ing them, and suggestions for charmiug original and inexpensive weddings. Everybody who is not being married this month is plannine to go away for a vacation or to furn ish a summer home. And for this part of the world there are many practical vacation ideas ideas for veranda furniture, ideas for bunga lows, talks about the ice-box, and a long list of frozen dainties that will make the hottest day a bles sing. For the practical woman there is a particularly valuable story of one woman's experience with bees. The regular Fashion Depart ment, Children's Pages, Girls' Pages aud Puzzle Page are com plete as usual. The embroidery Department is especially attractive, with desigus and ideas to make fingers fly in the long summer days. A fine new line of Wedding in vitations just received at this office. Dredging Coal Dredging coal from the bottom of the Susquehanna has become a profitable industry, especially in the stretch of the river between Bloomsburg and Pittston. This operation is very interesting. The coal dredges are built on different plans. Some take the coal from the bed of the river in buckets fast ened securely upon an endless chain. Others take it by means of a suction or pan, which draws it up to the boat and then forces it to a screen eight feet above the water line. Here the fine dirt is separat ed from the coal and run to the stern ot tne areage, where it is emptied into the river and carried away by the current. The coarse or stove coal is conveyed to one flat and the fine or steam coal to anoth er by means of screw conveyers. Several are in operation in this vicinity. At Espy and Almedia and other points many families ob tain their coal supply by digging it out of the river at low water. New Spring Suits! Spring Suits have arrived! There's magic in that simple an nouncemcnt for where's the woman who is not all eyes to see the new garment fashions f The New Spring Salts Are Low Priced. A most remarkable feature about these handsome new models is their extremely low prices. Your spring outfit will give you a bet ter service a much finer appear ance and yet cost you a smalt price. Catering to every taste we've gathered an assortment of choicest correct styles. Prices $10 to $35. Spring Suits Regularly $20 00 p I 5-' Suits of hard twisted serge and striped worsted in black, blue, green, tan and gray. 36 inch hip less coats; slashed back, patch pockets, self button trimming, full satin lined; satin collar and cuffs; Skirt is Demi-Princess with self covered buttons down the front. All sizes up to 42. SUIT at $12. 75 Of shadow stripe chiffon panama in navy blue, elect blue, green, tan, ashes of roses and gray. Coat 40 inches long, semi-fitting hipless cutaway front forming points on the sides, new small sleeves, lined throughout with satin; gored flare skirt with trimming of straps and self covered buttons. SUIT at $26.50 A 4 button cutaway coat 40 inches long of striped worsted, slashed back and sides, inlaid bengaline silk collar; large flap pockets, trimmed with but tons, lined with taffeta silk; plain n gore demi-Princess skirt. At $6.00 to $14.00 Junior Suits for the little Misses in sizes 11, 13, 15 and 17 years. Made of shadow stripe pan ama and fine serge in navy blue, gray and green, semi fitting hipless coats, gored and pleated skirt. SUIT at $27.00 A strictly tailored suit of French Serge; 4 button cutaway; single breasted (just a slight cut away effect;) lined with taffeta silk; new small sleeves; Demi Princess Skirt with inverted plait at sides. SUITS at $20.00 Of chiffon panama in blue, green and black; graceful semi-fitting hipless coat 36 inches long, single breasted, new small sleeves and trimmed with satin piping; gored flounce skirt. F, P. PURSEL. BLOOMSBURG, JUST A REMINDER! Here is a list of some of the printed goods and blank stock that can be obtained at the oIumbam Printing Mouse Perhaps it may remind you of something you need. ENVELOPES HEADINGS CARDS CARD SIGNS IN RAfWV Ai,"inistrator's Executor's, Treasurer's Receipt ill DUlilL Books. 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