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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-09-30

binding twine was lowered. The on
ly contract that Auditor Mckinley
had to reject was that of the Cattle
Trust, headed by Armour, of Chicago.
1t had paid in heavily to back Quay
in his battle for pure politics Qaughter)
and was promised tax on hides that
would have given the monopoly clear
$aso,ooo per year while the people
paid the piper. Auditor Mckinley
recognized the claim as clearly just
and he put it in his bill; but while our
Philadelphia Congressman were dumb
as oysters although representing the
largest shoe industry in the world
Massachusetts, and other New England
Representatives served notice on
Auditor Mckinley that they would
knock his whole tariff TO vingdom
come If he did not strike out the tax
on hides. [Laughter.1 He struck it
out, as he is an obliging man and
amiable gentleman, but when the rep.
resentatives Of the Cattle Trust came
and said: "We paid for this in cold
cash, and we'er going to get it, seel"
(laughter) Auditor Mckinley prompt
ly restored the tax on hides. Again
New England revolted, and again he
struck it out, and he was finally COM
PEELED much against his stubborn
sense of justice, to report his final
distribution Of tariff tax favors to
contract purchasers with the Cattle
Trust claim.rejected. [Applause.1 The
Mckinley tariff was thus made chiefly
a tumble Of contract taxes upon the
people for the benefit of contributors
to political debauchery, and it is not
surprising that the contractors muz.
zled their champion when there was
danger to their cause. [Applause.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-09-30
Cleveland and Pensions.

Gen. Sickles said at the recen,
meeting Of the Grand Army:
"1'he people CT the United States
will see that no man is ever elected to
an Office of profit and trust in this
country who opposes the payment OF
pensions to the soldiers of the rebel.
Ion."
Some of the more reckless of the
Republican organs are paradlng this
sentiment and applying it against
Grover Cleveland.
If Gen. Sickles had meant to apply
it to Mr.. Cleveland he would have
said so. He does not usually mince
his words. AS an honest and we'll in
formed though occasionally too i'm.
pulslve man, Gen. Sickles could not
have the Democratic candidate in his
mind, because during President Gle
veland's Administration more pension
ers were put upon the rolls and more
money was paid in pensions than had
ever oef>re been added or disbursed
in the same length of time.
The only criticism that could with
justice be brought against President
Cleveland is that he signed too many
rather than too few pension bills,
For 1886 7-8 Gen. Black, President
Clevelands Pension Commissioner,
issued 35o,45a certificates, exceeding
by r6S,a3I the last three years of the
preceding Republican Administration.
The disbursements for the same per-
iod exceeded those Of the Republican
Commissioner by $4,000, 900.
There were $4,000 pensioners on
the list when President Cleveland as
sumed Office. When he left there
were 4S9, 9,ooo-a gain of IA, 900. The
increase during the preceding four
years of Republican rule was only o5,
600.
President Cleveland vetoed exactly
$50 private pension bills during his
four years in Office, all of them for
good reasons. But he signed or per-
mitted to become laws 1875, which
was $50 more than were approved by
all the Presidents from Grant to Ar
thur both inclusive.
Does this record look like hostility
to soldiers or opposition to pensions ?
= World.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-09-30

ion. The ladies may have
quite as near prostrated as thev n;'l DtIn
ed the public to believe they woa ",'n'
but 1t was not caused by the f, to,'
of standing to shake hands with ,5oa uc
who got in before the doors were rUSe oI
ed. Among those who accented :;
vitations to assist Mrs. Logan in m
ceiving were the wives of three c,h;
net officials and number of l,d;a.
prominent in the social circles os
Washington. while a number of vouna
army officials volunteered to maie ,hss
presentations. When they arrived -.
the Capitol and proceeded to the w
tunda they were surprised, and soms
of them shocked, to find that one ot
the receiving party was a "niepers
the wife of ex Senator Bruce. Tbers
was immediate rumpus, and as !,
could not be quieted, some of the ladies
refusing to stand with her and soms
of the officials refusing to make pre.
sentations to her, the reception was
brought to a close at the earlies,
possible moment, and to avoid
scandal during the encampment the
story about the ladies' being so much
prostra'ed as to be unable to Continue
1t was conceived and given out
Mrs. Logan has not improved her
social status by inviting Bruce's wife
to assist her at that reception, nor
has she heard the last of it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-09-30
COUNTY,.
For CONGRESS,
S. p. WOLVERTON,
For REPRESENTATIVES,
E. NJ. TEWkSBURY,
ANDREW l.. FRITZ,

The Board of Worlds Fair Mana.
gers Of Pennsylvania, assistant to the
Executive c Commissioner, JereS S. Black,
Governor Pattison and staff, and other
State officials, some of whom will be
&C accompanied by their families, will &c
to Chicago on special train of eigh,
Pullman coaches, including dining
cars, sleepers and observation coaches
for the dedication Of the Columbian
Exposition, on Thursday, October 20
The train will leave Harrisburg by the
Pennsylvania Road at noon on the
18th, and will pick up members Of the
board west of Harrisburg along the
route. The entire party will be quar-.
tered at the Victoria Hotel. The
board will probably hold a meeting
while at Chicago.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-09-30
Hoods SarsapaYiIia
HOODS PILLS cure Habitual Constipation by
restoring perstaltic action Of the almsn.sry canal

Some one has said that a
bargain is an article sold un.
der its real vaiue. Some ad-
vertisers are not believers in
this theory or are as econo-
mical Of the truth as they are
with their bargains.
But "an honest tale speeds
best being plainly told"
This is our purpose in cffer-
ing paN PAPER bargains.
They are bargains because
they are as we represent them,
full length, full weight, bona.
6de goods.
We know one instance OF a
bargain in wall paper which
after it was on the walls lead
pencil marks showed through.
Whose was the bargain?
Come and see US before
buying elsewhere.
w. II. BROOKE & Co,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-09-30
Mcclure Answers Mckinley,

Last week Friday night Governor
Mckinley spoke at the Philadelphia
Academy of Music ostensibly at the
invitation Of the Manufacturers Club.
He discussed the tariff from the re.
publican stand point as exemplihed
in the Mckinley tariff bill. On
Monday night Col. A. X. Mcclure
answered Major Mckinley, and when
he got through there was nothing left
Of Mckinley or his bill. Col McClure's
speech is long. but convincing and
entertaining throughout. Here Is a
brief extract.
"There were good reasons why Mr..
Mckinley could not be permitted to
open the Pandora box of tariff taxes in
Philadelphia and before the Manufac.
lures Grub. They had contracted by
purchase for increased taxes upon the
people, and Mckinley, as Chairman
of Ways and Means, was made the
auditor to apportion the tariff. tax raj.
ment OF the people among its pur.
chasers. Laughter. President
Dolan lit up his exquisite college
professor face with its most fascinat
ing smile as he planked down his
$4,000 to help Quay get an honest
election in New York in 1888 (Shouts
of laughter), and he made his fellow
woolen manufacturers follow his ex.
ample. He promptly appeared be-
fore Auditor Mckinley when sitting
Tor distribution of the plunder, and
was awarded the increased taxes on
woolen he demanded. He had paid
spot cash for it, and Mckinley like
an honest Auditor, gave him what he
had paid for Laughter. Mr.. Dob.
son cheerfully gave his $4,000 to
hely Quay purify elections, and he
and his fellow carpet contributors
pleaded their contract before Auditor
Mckinley and were awarded their
claim. Laughter The Harrisons.
the Spreckels and the Knights chip,
ped in with their thousands and
Auditor Mckinley gave them free
raw sugar and continued the tax on
rehned sugar. All have since sold
out to the Sugar Trust because Audi
tor Mckinley protected it, and
Spreckels waved us a grateful fare
well as he shook tie dust of Philadel.
phia from his feet and fastened to.
ward the setting sun with three mill
ions or SO as his award. Ex-Mayor
fitler gave his elegant John Hancock
signature to his $4,000 check to
make sure that Quay could maintain
the integrity OF the ballot Qaughter),
as did Mr. Disston, and they. like
yeit Davis only asked to be let alone
Shouts of laughter. The hayseeds
OF the farms were murmuring against
high taxes on binder twins and
American mechanics were inclined
to revolt against paying more for
Disston's saw and tools than forelpn
mechanics pay for them, and Auditor
Mckinley awarded them what tbev
had paid for He did shave Filler
down little Qaughter), but the West
ern hayseeds became so obstreperous
that he had to bend or be broken. and
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-09-30

FOR DISTRICT ELECTORS.
Samuel G. Thompson, Clem't r. Wainwright,
Adam 5. Conway, Charles H. Lafferty,
W. Redwood Wright, George II, Guss
John o. James, william Nolan,
James Dufrey, Charles u. Breck,
$. w. Trimmer Samuel S. Leiby,
Azur Lathrop, T.. O. Nipple,
Thomas Chalfant, W. d. Himmelreich
p. II. strublnger, II. B. Piper,
Joseph d. Orr, Charles \. Fagan.
Andrew A. Payton, John d. Braden,
Michael Lelbel, Thomas Mcdowell,
Cornelius W. Bull, VIM. G. Yuengling,
J. X. p Hall, John Conway.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-09-30

FOR ELECTORS AT LARGE.
MORTIMER f. elliott, Tioga.
JNo. C. BULLITT, Philadelphia.
THOMAS B. KENNEDY, Franklin.
DAVID I. WATSON, Allegheny.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-09-30
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
For PRESIDENT
GROVER CLEVELAND,
of New York.
FOR vICE-PRESIDENr
ADLAI f. STEVENSON,
OF Illinois.
STATE.

FOR CONGRESSMAN AT LARGE.
GEORGE A. ALLEN, Erie.
THOMAS p. MERRITT, Berks.
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FOR SUPREME JUDGE.
CHRISTOPHER HEYDRICK, venango.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-04-14
FRANCIS WILSON'S WIFE.
The Unknown Helpmeet of the Clever
 Comedian.

The Unknown Helpmeet of the Clever
 Comedian.
 Mrs. Francis Wilson is as little known to the outside world as though she were the wife of some modest clerk instead of the companion of one of our best known comedians. Retiring and modest in disposition, she has ever been more of a home body than most women of the stage, though her husband met and mar ried her when they were both togeth- CT in a company playing "The Gobhns." It was in the play that Francis Wilson first made his debut after he decided to leave the song and dance partnership and enter upon the legitimate field of acting. By means of the help and frugality of his wife he was soon enabled to buy the play, and altogether they took it on the road. So well have they sue ceeded, he in his line and she in the more quiet pursuits of home life, having left the stage many years ago, that they have in New Rochelle a lovely villa costing $50, ,000, which is fitted up with every known con venience, including a com plete little theatre Mrs. Wilson is young, plump and pretty. She adores her husband, dresses well and is a most charming hostess. Her two small daughters are pocket editions of their father and simply revel in his antics on and off the stage, though it is only to them he reveals his humorous side in private, for as a rule he is most dignifed and quiet. He and Mrs. Wilson are both inveterate readers and are fond of the same sports. Dogs and horses abound in New Rochelle, and altogether you could not find quieter life, or one more devoid of care and excitement, than that of Mrs. Wilson Philadelphia Times.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-04-14
PLAYTHlNGS THAT WORK.

"The toys which small boys de- sire nowadays are of the sort which will really work and do some thing" said dealer on Pennsyl- vania avenue to a Washington Star reporter. "For example, here is a typewriter that works very well in deed for the price, which IS only $1. A magic lantern that will afford a great deal of amusement can be had for the same price. For $5 will sell you an excellent, practical camera.
 Stationary steam engines for toys are now made in wonderful variety of patterns, and at surprisingly low cost. This one 1 sell for $1. It is as good as could have been bought ten years ago for $4. This, you will observe, is a steam pile driver in miniature, but complete. The engine raises weight to the height of about eighteen inches, and lets 1t fall about once every fifteen seconds, You could drive carpet tacks with it admirably.
 "This is a steam crane, which picks up objects with hook and carries them about. Here Is steam pump which really pumps water and squirts it through a hose. The principal is just the same as that of a fire engine. But in my opinion none of these toys are equal to this locomotive engine, which does everything that a big locomotive can do. One puts water in the boiler, and it is heated by means of this spirit lamp with three wicks, which, as you see is slid in below. There is even an automatic safety valve which is lifted in case the steam pressure becomes too great. This locomotive, as soon as 1t has got up steam, will run on a circular track for half an hour without any addi- tional supply of water or fuel. To gether with the track and this hand some parlor car it costs $4. Every infant shonld have one."
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-04-14
COULDN'T JOKE JOHN.

The urban and handsome young man who sells tickets at the ferry office after ' o'clock evenings had a rather nerve-shaking experience the other night with wrathful China. man. The Celestial wanted to know when the next boat started, and the young ferry agent tried to make the most out of the question er's helplessness.
 What do you care when the boat leavesf" he said.
 To his surprise the Chinaman poked his head half way through the window, and, shaking bis fists at the astonished ticket-seller, yelled:
 Don't you try any of your funny business on me, young man; I'm Chinese but I'm hot stuff You come outside and I'll go you few rounds just for amusementl'
 The agents face changed color, and he was glad to shut down the window and hide himself from the broad gaze of the delighted passen gers Wasp,
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-04-14
AWILDcAT'S REVENGE.

Eli and Ami Skinner, twin sons of Ambrose Skinner, of Racket Creek, treed half-grown wildcat three years ago last fall, when they were B years old. The lads didn t know what kind of an animal it was, but if looked so cunning that they wanted to capture it and carry it 1t home. Eli climbed the tree and shook tho limb until the wildcat had to let go. When it struck the ground Ami threw himself on it, caught it by the neck and hung on to 1t until his brother came down, although it scratched him good deal and tore his clothes. The boys tied the wildcat s legs and lugged it to the house, and Mir. Skinner punched round holes in its ears and letit go.
 One moonlight night last week Mir. Skinner heard footsteps behind him as he was crossing bushy ridge, between Racket and Willow creeks. On looking around he saw a wildcat following him, and, being unarmed, he threw club at it. It lodged the club and sprang at Mr. Skinner before he had chance to grab anything to defend himself with. The wildcat stuck its claws into the left sleeve and side of his oyercoat, and the cloth gave way let the wildcat fall on its back. It was on its feet in second, but by that time Mr. Skinner had pulled off his undercoat and overcoat together. The wildcat with yell leaped at his shoulders, and Mr, Skinner jumped to one side and threw the coats over the infuriated animal, falling on 1t at the same time. It struggled to get loose, and Mir. Skinner had all he could do to hold 1t, but he kept it covered with the coats until he had choked and smoth- cred 1t to death. Then he slung the carcass over his shoulder and went home. While his wife was holding the lamp for him to skin the wildcat he discovered that it had round hole in each ear, and he is firm in the belief that the wildcat remem- bered him and tackled him for re- venge.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-04-14
The Lion After Death.

The most superb of fur rugs are made from tke skin of the lion. When the lion is years old its mane has attained its full growth, and he IS then ready to be sacrificed at the altar of civilization. Next in beauty comes the tiger. The graceful, cat like neck, and sleek, glossy skin. make truly effective rug-indeed many prefer it to the lion skin. The bears, and especially the grizzlies. are very popular. The white polar bear IS arranged in very realistic manner, with his great mouth open and formidable claws protecting grimly from the soft fur. Ali these animals are displayed with one quarter, one-half and full heads that is, raised and stuffed in these shapes. The last style is the hand somest, of course, and the most desirable rugs are the animal shanes with the head arranged as in life Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-04-14
What He Looked Like.

Evan P. Howell, of The Atlanta Constitution, tells a Georgia story. It was in ante-bellum days. The son of well known planter was about to attend frolic in Griffin county. He had fixed himself up regardless of expense. His mus taehe was waxed, his boots shone like polished ebony, and his spurs glistensd in the morning sun. A privileged old darkey brought his horse t9 the gate. As the young man was about to mount he gave his mustache an extra twirl and said Peter, how do l look9"
 "Um, Massa Robert, {" the darkey replied, "you look jes' like lion. "
 "Why, Peter, was the reply, ''how do you knowl Where did you ever see a honf"
 "Why, down dere, in Massa Her schels pasture lot Deed, I seen him many time. He's down dere dis yere blessed mint.
 "Why, Peter, that's no lion, {" his young master responded. "1t's a jaekass. !"
 Cant help it Massa Robert, Peter replied; "you look ies' like him v
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-04-14
Creatures of Habit.

There are two resorts down town where you can meet anybody at some hour during the middle of the day at the Cafe Savarin or at the Astor House rotunda. A good many busi- ness men of the lower city seem to make it a part of their business to drop in at one of these places every day. This is so we'll known that some are not unlikely to meet people there they don't wish to see. l happened to mention this peculiarity to gentleman and he said:
 1t is because the set you look for comes here, that's all. There are plenty of other places, each hay ing it's satellites, The business world has beaten track for the most part. That is, most business men, being regular in their habits, do mostly the same thing every day. They can't help it. They may studiously vary for short time, but they soon fall back into the rut. Most of these men lead life as humdrum as that of horse break ing tanbark. Men of good business habits as we call it, are as regular as clock work. The other fellows are equally regular in their irregu- larity. And this irregularity be- comes just as monotonous to them as If 1t were the exact opposite. e.-New York Herald.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-04-14
ahe Girl and Her Watch.

It was girl who bought watch of a jeweler who warranted it for a year. "What does that meant. she asked.
 "We keep it in order for you, !" was the reply. That is, we regu- late it. Of course, if you broke the crystal, or anything like that, We"
 "Oh, of course"
 In week or so she was back. "My watch does go so queerly," !" she said.
 "If you will allow me to look at it, madam"
 "Oh, yes," and she began fumb- ling at her aress, blush mounting brighter and brighter. Presently, with an air of determination, she an- buttoned her loose front sealskin and slipping her hands under 1t, contin- ued operations on a more extensive scale. In a minute there was ht- tie rustic and a sharp clink on the floor. She picked up the watch, quite as a matter of course, and passed it to the clerk, who stood aghast.
 ''It keeps all sorts of time,' she said sweetly.
 The clerk suppressed his feelings and remarked mildly: "A watch needs very careful handling"
 "Oh, 1 am ever so careful of mine. always carry it inside my dress, so it won't get scratched. I ought to have brought it in before, it has been going so badly, but I left it under my pillow the the other morning and Mary changed the bed and it got into the laundry. It wasn't boiled, you know-just soaked a little while. Mary is very careful and she found it"
 ''I fear, miss, we shall be be obliged to charge you for adjusting this watch. It seems to be in rather a bad way"
 "Oh, I think that is awful. It was warranted for a whole year, and here I've had it only about a week and Pve hardly used it at all"
 What are you going to do with such peoplei-Kansas City Star.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-04-14

shoes last twice as long. Indeed, the proper care of ones boots is very important, not only as a matter of looks but for the sake of economy as well. For every one who walks great deal, and who likes Gas wh
 does not) neat, well-shaped shoe 1t is better-and in the end really cheaper--to face the expense of q pair of lasts at once. These will cost, if well made, about SIP, but 1t is needless to say they will last a life time. But keep two pairs of walking boots in use, changing every other day, which will give time to have the extra pair cleaned and blackened on the lasts. Some prefer to change on alternate weeks, thus giving each pair rest on the lasts for week. It is astonishing how long shoes will remain "as good as new,' if managed in this way, and how much it will add 10 the neat and attractive appearance of the foot. New York Tribune.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-04-14
Rather Rough on Blaine.

The supreme court has rendered g decision which demonstrates the weakness of the floods of rhetoric which were let loose when the speaker of the house of represents tives in the Fifty first congress took the position that the presence of a majority capacitated any legislative body for transacting business. The highest tribunal in the country has sustained this common sense view of the case. And now that the dust and heat of partisanship have sub sided, the decree of the court will commend itself to popular appreciation. What is wanted of legislative assemblages is action, not contrivances for preventing action. Especial interest attaches to this ju- dicial dictum, for the reason that, in June, 1890, James G. Blaine wrote an article in the North American Review, in which he took the ground that Speaker Reed was wrong. Mir. Blaine did not sign his name to the article. He used the initials X. M. c. It was the fact nevertheless, that he wrote it.-Shoe and Leather Reporter