JEVANS' SWtm STYMIE.
STYLE AND COMFORT WITH WEAR IN
CI-IAS. 3ivZ.
THE COLUMBIAN.
Bl.OOMSBURG, FA.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 11)09.
tnltrrH at th font Ojntv, BloomKntrg, ru
aiteconaclatr mallrr, March 1,
The Alabama House passed a
bill on Tuesday providing for State
wide prohibition by a vote of 75 to
19- m
Mr. and Mrs. II. L. Gemberling
of Lewistown, are visiting the let
ter's sister, Mrs. II. C. Jones on
Iron street.
In the Penusy's classification
yards at Northumberland 500 men
have gone on all-night work, ior
the first time since the panic.
The following letters are held at
the Blootnsburg, Pa. post office:
1. M. Belles, Mr. A. C. Kline, May
Nnfer, Mr. John Philips, Mrs. Bay
ard T. Tansill.
The Committee of Fifteen, of
Philadelphia, are planning to renew
their fight to comptl tne Kapia
Transit Comnanv lo hums U six
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tickets for a quarter.
The Rev. T. K. Bvers. of the
Lutheran church, left with his fam
ilv on Monday for a four weeks'
vacation, most of which will be
snent in Waynesboro.
The Georsria Legislature has
ljassed a bill, which has been sign
ed by Governor Brown, prohibiting
the use of trading stamps tor bar
ter or trade inducements.
The annual rifle co-npetition is in
progress this week at Mt. Gretna.
Everv reciment of infantry aud
every troop of cavalry in the Na
tional Guard is represented by four
jnen.
The Craftsman Club and Wheel
men Club will struggle for base
ball supremacy on Normal Field
today. The proceeds of the game
will be uiven to the Joseph Ratti
Hospital.
The tariff bill, as reported by
the conferees, passed the House on
Monday by a majority of only
eieht votes. It is now before the
Senate, and may possibly be voted
on today.
Mr. Elmer McBride of Spokane,
Washington, spent several days in
town this week visiting his par
ents and friends. From here he
went to New York City. Mr. Mc
Bride was a former resident of town.
And now conies the story of
tranm who walked into the office of
a Bloomsburg dentist and flourish
ed an immense roll of gold certifi
cates. . Truly, these pieces of paper
seem to have grown so common
that few of us ever use them.
Miss Mary J. Hess, of Benton
township, is visiting friends and
relatives in town. She will leave
the latter part of August to make
her home with her brother Dr. U
B. Hess in Seattle Washington,
visitiner relatives in Iowa on her
way.
There is a tempest in a teapot in
Philadelphia over the paving of
Market street. It's a mistake to
raise such a row before the work is
done, for there will probably be
Plenty of chances for kicks after
the job is finished, and it is disco V'
ered that the contractors have laid
papier mache blocks or some equal
ly enduring substance not mention'
ed in the specifications.
Several automobile parties from
Bloomsburg went to Eagles Mere
last Sunday to spend the day.
Among them were Mr. and Mrs. S.
H. Harman, Mrs. Cleveland, and
Mr. Cousues, of Philadelphia, Mr.
nd Mrs. C. W. McKelvey, Miss
Margaret McKelvey, and Miss
Spousler, Mr. and Mrs. F. G.
Yorks, Miss Yorks, and Mr. and
Mrs. W. S. Rishton.
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THE
EVANS' SHOES.
It isn't necessary for vou to sacrifice
comfort for style If you wear
EVANS' SHOES
Because they combine the highest de
gree of style and comfort. Finest
Quality Materials in
EVANS' SHOES.
PRICES;
WOMEN'S $1.25 to 84. OO
MEN'S - 81.25 to 7.00
Come in and let us sell you a shoe
that proves.
BViilTS.
Emperor Nicholas, of Russia,
visited President Fallieresof France
and King Edward VII, of England
this week. Great naval demonstra
tions were given in his. honor by
both countries, and the three na
Hons were drawn together in t
close alliance.
When the State Constabulary
was created a few years ago, many
of the newspapers who sought to
curry favor with the mining classes
denounced them as Hessians.
Things are different now. The Con
stabulary nas come to stay and is
respected by every law-abiding cit
izen.
"Knowledge," wrote Boswell, in
his "Life of Johnson," is of two
kinds. We know a subject our
selves, or we know wliere we can
find information upon it."
And the person who has mighty
little of the first kind generally
makes the least use of the second
kind.
Two tramps were arrested Mon
day night by Constable Miles Betz,
and placed in the lock-up. They
had been annoying residents of
Fifth street, and their discovery
while going through a basket of
clothes on the porch of Dr. Ar-
metit's residence, led to their sub
sequent incarceration.
By order of State officials hun
dreds of pigeons that infest the
dome and alcoves of the Capitol at
Harrisburg are being shot. The
purpose is not to exterminate the
oirds, but to thin out the flocks.
The pigeons, fed by visitors,
have become so tame as to be
greaj pets and pests; and recently
they have increased in numbers so
rapidly as to have become a
nuisance.
NOTICE T6 FARMERS.
A meeting will be held in the
Court House on Saturday next at
2 o'clock, for the purpose of dis
cussing the sufficient milk supply
to warrant the erection of a con
centrating plant, in connection
with the New York aud Philadel
phia White Cross Companies.
John M. Houston, special rep
resentative of these companies will
be present to answer any questions
CDncerning the business methods of
the Wliite Cross proposition.
SMALL FIRE.
The roof of the Harman & Has
sert foundry caught fire 00 Monday
night about six o'clock. The cause
was probably the falling of a spark
from the cupolo. An alarm was
turned in, to which the fire compa
nies responded, but their services
were not needed, as the Harman &
Hassert hose put out the blaze in a
few minutes. The damage was
slight.
Craftsman Beat Elks.
The Craftsman team met that of
the Elks last Thursday on Mount
Olympus Field. A Craftsman vic
tory by a twelve to eight score was
the result. Fourteen hits off of
Reighard, the Elks pitcher, tells
the tale of their defeat. The pro
ceeds of the game were given to
the Joseph Ratti Hospital.
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ELWELL'S CONCERT, THEATRE
AND DANCE ORCHESTRA.
Any number of pieces furnished
for any occasion.
SEASON 1908-09.
Columbia Theatre.
Midway Dance Hall and Summer
Garden
Knight Templar Dance, Masonic
Temple.
Midway Club Dances.
High School Commencement
Week.
Elks and Wheelmen Banquets.
Store Openings, etc., etc.
For terms address,
CHAS. P. EL WELL,
Manager and Director,
Bloomsburg, Pa.
tf.
COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURO. PA.
FARMERS' PICNIC.
The seventeenth annual reunion
of the farmers of Columbia and ad-
oining counties will lie held at
Grrss Mere Park, on Thursday,
September 2nd, igotj. The public
is cordially invited. Two good
speakers have been secured by the
Grange and will be present to de
liver appropriate addresses. All
who desire can secure a good din
ner on the grounds for 50 cents.
Other stands will be on the ground
where sandwiches, coffee, ice cream,
soft drinks, etc. can te procured.
A good band will be in attendance.
Two games of base ball will be
played; morning between Benton
aud Berwick: afternoon between
Benton and Nanticoke. For spec
ial trains, ra'es and other informa
tion see posters. tf.
Mexico Severely Shaken.
The central portion of Mexico
has been visited by a series of the
most terrible earthquakes felt in
that country for many years. Two
cities have been destroyed, one of
which was swept by a tidal wave.
In Mexico City many of the largest
buildings were shaken so heavily
that they have been condemned,
among them being the cathedral.
Famine stares many thousands in
the face, and funds have been start
ed for their relief.
Veterans' Names on Monument
The name of every Pennsylvania
soldier who fought in the battle of
Gettysburg is to be placed on the
memorial to the veterans to be
erected there by the State. Bronze
tablets will be placed around the
base, and the names will be placed
there. It is desired that these
names be spelled correctly and that
the name of no man who engaged
in the battle be omitted. It will
include a number from this county.
Matinee Races at Bloomsburg.
At a meeting of the Bloomsburg
Driving Club it was decided to hold
matinee races in conjunction with a
contest in athletic sports between
the Olympic Club and the West
End Club on Saturday, August
14th, at two o'clock. The driving
club will put up a handsome flag as
a prize to the club winning the
highest score in points.
Married.
Mr. Roy G. Weaver of Montour
township, Montour coutity, and
Miss Mary E. Deitrich of Orange
township, Columbia county, were
married by Rev. A. Houtz, at his
home in Orangeville, on August 4,
1909.
HOME FROM EUROPE.
The Rev. and Mrs. E. R. Heck
man of the Methodist Episcopal
church, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Law,
Mrs. James Magee and Mrs. Gei
ger, returned last Wednesday from
a tour of England and the conti
nent. .
Harter Family Reunion. '
The annual reunion of the Har
ter family will be held at Fairchild's
Park on Saturday, August 7th. All
connections of the family and their
friends are invited.
Poultry Show in January.
The Bloomsburg Poultry, Pigeon
and Pet Fanciers Association has
decided to have a poultry show
during the last week of January at
a place which is yet to be determined.
Pennsylvania Railroad
ELEVEN-DAY EXCURSION
OCEAN GROVE
CAMP MEETING
Asbury Park or Long Branch
FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 1909
ROUND $4.50 TRIP
From East Bloomsburg.
Tickets good going only on train leaving 8.33 A. M.
Good returulng on all regular train.
Covert Closing Sunday and Monday of Camp Meeting.
Consult nearest Tioket Agents.
J. R. WOOD.
Passenger Traffic Manager.
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THE PARTY'S PLATFORM.
Contlnnetl from Ut page
dates for the several offices, a uni
formity of the ballots of every
nnrtv. in material, print, size and
other particulars, and absolute
secrecy in depositing the same by
inclosure in separate envelope, or
by sealing, and by prevention of
admittance to the booth of any
other than the voter.
We condemn the Republican
Legislature for its profligacy in ere
ating new olhces aim raising sala
ries in almost every State Depart
ment, and this in spite of the fact
that the wage-earner and taxpayer
was confronted with hard times,
low wages, aud slack work, and in
creased cost of the necessaries of
life; all of which call for economy
instead of extravagance and higher
pay for political jobs.
We commend the action of the
Courts and law officers in attempt
ing to bring to justice and punish
those concerned in the Capitol graft,
but demand an arraignment of
those yet untried. More than two
years have elapsed since the dis
closures by the investigation, and
as yet none have been punished,
and most are unconvicted; we call
upon the administration in power
for the speediest measures consist
ent with lustice, so that the inno
cent may be cleared, the guilty
punished and the honor of the
Commonwealth vindicated.
WORKMEN FORCED TO STRIKE.
We deplore the continued exist
ence of labor troubles in our Com
monwealth, affecting important in
dustries and vast numbers of people
and counsel moderation, concession
and arbitation, so that fair dealing
and adjustment may be reached.
While we concede to capital and
employers the utmost protection
guaranteed by the Constitution and
the laws, we maintain that labor
has the right also to tint protection
which comes through organization
and union. Labor unions orgamz
ed for the betterment of the condi
tion of wage-earners, acting within
the limits of the law, and not sub
versive of public order, or individ
ual rights, are not only lawful, but
commendable, and should be met,
recognized and dealt with accord
ingly. The right of laborers to or
ganize within these limitations is as
sacred as any other right of person
or property, and we condemn alike
all resorts to violence on the one
hand or stubborn refusal to arbi
trate on the other.
As an imposition upon the con
sumer and wage-earner we condemn
the pending tariff law passed by the
House of Representatives, and de
clare that its provisions are in di
rect violation of the promise of the
Republican party and its platform
and as framed for the benefit of
special interests and against those
who purchase the necessaries of
life.
As citizens of the greatest maim
lactunng and industrial State in
the nation we recommend and de
clare for the establishment of a
permanent and expert Tariff Com
mission, whose tenure of office shall
be so fixed as to not be subject to
political influence or whim, and
whose duties shall be advisory to
Congress in regard to changes in
existing tariff laws, in order that
the tariff system may be expertly
equalized, and necessary alterations
made from time to time, as existing
conditions demand, without sub
jecting the entire system to recon
struction, which always brings
business depression and financial
disaster.
We hereby declare for liberal
pensious to the survivors of the late
civil war and their widows, recog
nizine the service that these men
GEO. W. BOYD,
512 - 10 General Passenger Agent.
gave to the State and nation. We
urge upon the next Legislature of
Pennsylvania the enactment of a
State pension law providing that
the survivors who were residents of
this Commonwealth, and their wid
ows shall receive such pensions
and at the same time we condemn
the action of the present Governor,
who by his veto nullified the action
of the Legislature in this regard,
which measure was introduced by
a Democratic Senator and unani
mously supported by Democratic
votes in both houses of the Legis
lature. l'OR AN IKCOMti TAX.
Believing that all should pay pro- j
portionately for the protection aud j
benefits of a popular government
we favor an income tax as part of ,
our revenue system, and declare 1
for the proposed constitutional
amendment .specifically authorizing '
Congress to levy and to collect tax
upon individual and corporate in
comes, to the end that wealth may
bear its due share of the burdens of
Federal Government.
In a campaign entirely local, and
in which State officers only are to
be elected, we do not trench upon
national issues; but, recognizing the
effect and importance of the decis
ion in this Keystone Commonwealth
we reaffiim our belief that th-r:
should be a change in national and
local administration.
Notwithstanding the Republican
party has been in continuous power
in this State and nation for twelve
years, and in flat contradiction of
all their golden promises of pros
perity, and reduction of taxes and
economy in expenditures, we have
been for over two years suffering
from business depression and panic
evils, the like of which were before
unknown.
The effect of this twelve years'
misrule, while the earth teemed
with bountiful crops, was to precip
itate panic, to blight industry and
trade with long depression, to close
factories, reduce work and wages,
halt enterprise aud cripple Ameri
can production.
Every consideration of public
policy and individual interest de
mands that government, State and
National, shall be recovered from
the hands of those who have sho.vn
themselves incapable of conducting
it without disaster.
For the support of these declara
tions and for our candidates, we
invoke the aid not only of the Unit
ed Democracy, but the active as
sistance of all our fellow-citizens,
who are tired of promises and de
mand fulfillment, and who, disre
garding past differences, desire and
demand honest methods and good
government.
Cave In at Luzerne.
The most severe mine cave of
those which have kept the residents
of Main street, Luzerne borough,
in a state of excitement for the past
two weeks occurred on Saturday,
when the ground for a distance of
several hundred feet on the north
side of the street suffered a subsi
dence of several feet. The residence
occupied by John Wallace was the
most affected, being toppled over
into a cave hole and quite badly
wrecked. The workings of the
Haddock Coal Coinpauy underlie
the affected territory.
You Never Can Tell.
According to a prediction made
on Sunday by Rachel Foster Avery,
of Svvarthmore, who is chairman of
the National American Woman
Suffrage Association, the next gen
eration will see the franchise ex
tended to women by every State in
the Union.
Hooray ! Who can tell what lit
tle flaxen-haired girl here in town
is not destined to become the Sher
iff of Columbia county, or Blooms-
burg's official dog-catcher?
Pennsylvania Railroad'
TO
CAPE
ANGLESEA
OCEAN CITY
WILDWOOD
SEA ISLE CITY
NEW JERSEY
1009
THURSDAY
August 19
TICKETS GOOD
$4.75 Round Trip
Via Delaware River Bridge.
FROM EAST BLOOMSBURG
Stop-Over Allowed at Philadelphia.
For full information concerning leaving time of trains, consult small band
bills or nearest Ticket Agent.
J. R. WOOD, GEO. W. BOYD.
Passenger Traffic Manager. 6-24-8t. General Passenger Agent
WANTED Trustworthy man orww
an in each county to ndvertise, receh
orders and manage business for N
York Mail Order House. $18.00 weekl
position permanent; no investment r
quired. Previous experience not essel
tial to enaijini;. Spare time valuabli
Unclose self addresed envelope for fn.
particulars. Address, Ci.arkk Ccx
Wliolasale Dept., 103 Pakk Avb Nb
York. 5-13-lot.
WANTED. Salesmen to represent t
in the sale of our His
Grade Goods. Don't delay, apply
once. Steady employment; liberal term
Experience not necessary.
ALLEN NURSURY CO., ROCHESTER, H.
t 5-l3-4mo9.
Our Pianos 1
are the leaders. Our lines In-
elude the following makes : i
Chas. M. Stieff, j
Henry F. Miller,
Brewer & Pryor, Kohler a'
Campbell, and Radel. j
IN ORGANS we handle the
Estey, Miller.II. Lehr & CoJ
AND liOWLBY.
This Store has the agency for
SINGER HIGH ARM SE W
ING MACHINES and
VIC2 OR TALKING
MA CHINES.
WASH MACHINES?
Helby, 1900, Queen, Key t
stone, Majestic. 1
J.SALTZEtf,
Music Rooms No. 105 West Ma,
Street, Below Market.
BL O OMSB VR G. PA:
FOE SALE!
The fine residence prop
erty of the late Judge El
well is for sale.
Location :
"West Third Street behveer
Jefferson and "West Streets.
Description:
Two story and attic, brict
and frame. 13 rooms. Lol
about (id by 212 feet.
FRAME BAKN
AXD COW STABLE,
large garden, abundance of
fruit trees.
The house has a Steam
Heating Plant, Bath Boom,
Stationary Bange and Wash
Tubs; "Water, Electric Light,
and Gas.
Will bo sold on easy
terms. Apply to
GEO. E. ELWELL,
Attorney.
Bloomsburg, Pa.
CITY
MAY
HOLLY BEACH
AYALON
SUNDAYS
August 8, 22
FOR TEN PAYS.
$4.50 Round Trip
Via Market Street Wharf.