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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-20
A DO-NoTHING POLICY.

Thos. b. Reed in his inaugural
speech as Speaker of the House, init
mated that the Republican ma jorlty
in the lower branch of Congress will
make no effort during the present
session, to pass laws that might replsn-
ish the treasury of the government,
or relieve the strlngency that exists in
the business world In other words,
they will not attempt to make laws
for the benefit of the people, for fear
that business might revive. during the
incumbency of Democratic Presi-
dent. And the flimsy excuse given
for this unpatriotic and unstatesmar-
like attitude, is that it would do no
good to pass such bills, as the Presi
dent would veto them anyway. The
same excuse that the boy gave for
not washing his face it would get
dirty again. The motive Of this do.
nothing policy is the desire to keep
the country in a state of business
stagnation as much as possible, in the
hope that in the Presidential election
of next year the people will vote for
the Republican electors, and thus pro.
duce a change of administration and
put every branch of the government
in the hands of the Republican party.
Now as ever, they put party ahead of
duty, and are willing to sacrifice the
public good to gain a political point.
But we take it that the people are
in no mood to be trihsd with. They
have been told for the past two years,
by every Republican newspaper and
stump speaker in the land, that the
Democratic party is responsible for
whatever stagnation in business the
country has suffered, and that the law
of supply and demand is matter that
can be regulated by legislation. If 1t
be true that political party can make
business slack, it must be equally true
that political party can bring pros
perity. The Republican majority In
the House is over one hundred, and
they can pass any law they see H
in that branch If it be true that they
possess all the brains of the country
now is good time for them to exer
else that portion of their anatomy
and show the people what they car
do as prosperity makers. The fear o
the Presidents veto or the non con
currence Of the Senate will not excust
their inaction. The treasury need
money andthe people want prosperity
Let US see what a Republican Hous
of Represent atives can do towar'
relief.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-20
THE READINGS REORGANIZATION

The Olcott- Earle plan of reorgani-
zation of the Philadelphia & Reading
Railroad Company and the Phila
delphia & Reading Coal and Iron
Company, which was issued last Mon.
day proposes the following:
1.-THE protection of the present
general mortgage, the reduction ol
the fixed charges to limit safely
within the net earning capacity of the
reorganized properties adequate pro
vision Of cash working capital for fu
ture requirements the payment of
the floating debt, and provisions foI
the existing car trust obligations; such
control of the recognized system un.
til the earnings of the properties shall
have placed them in satisfactory
financial position, as shall render ad
d tlonally secure the new general
mortgage"
Having these objects in view plan
has been prepared with the CO opera
ton of Messrs. J. P. Morgan & Co,
and the committee has selected J. P
Morgan & Co, of New York Drexe'
& Co., of Philadelphia, and ]. S. Nor,
gan & Co, of London, as managers
Unless the acceptance of the plan
shall be so general as in the opinion
of the managers to obviate the necess
ity of foreclosure, the properties Of
the existing Reading companies will
be sold and successor companies will
be organized under the laws oI
Pennsylvania and the stocks and
securities of these successor compan
les will be vested in new company
formed or to be formed under the
laws of Pennsylvania or of some Other
State. In the plan, it is stated, there
is no serious difficulty in the way of a
reorganization by foreclosure, and the
plan has been prepared on the as,
sumption that foreclosure will proba
bly, be necessary.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-20
TIE TRAMP QUESTION.

The question, what to do with the
large number Of weary Willies who
nightly importune the police for
shelter is becoming serious one,
and about battles the ingenuity of the
Town officials. 1t has been the custom
to give them quarters in the station
house during the night, but they are
coming in such numbers, that the
place has become too small for their
accommodation. Sunday night lodg-
ing was given to twelve and they were
turned loose on the streets Monday
morning to annoy and trouble our
citizens. To commit them to Jail as
yagrants does not meet the case, as
there the County would be obliged to
feed them. Just what to do to pre-.
vent this is problem that up to this
time remains unsolved. How would
it do to put them to work breaking
stone for the streets1 1t has beer
said to have worked benehcially il
other places.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-20
SEED TIME AND HARVEST.

Youth is the seed time and man
hood the harvest of life. "Whatso-
ever a man soweth, that shall he also
reap" This proverb applies to the
natural seed time and harvest equally
as well as it does to the moral and
spiritual seed time and harvest. Now
is the seed time for the whole juvenile
world They have ample opportunity
to SOW bountifully, for their harvest
will come by and by-yes, before
they are ready for it. Whatever they
SOW, that shall they after a while,
reap. If they SOW idleness and van
ity, they shall reap poverty and dis
appointment. If they SOW light
literature, novels and fiction, they
shall reap a bountiful harvest of vain
imaginations. If they SOW prevarica-
ton and deception, they shall reap
talsehood and shame. If they SOW
vice and malicious mischief, they
shall reap the whole catalogue OF
crimes. If they SOW truth, honesty,
fame and knowledge with all the
means in their power, they shall reap
all the honors that the world can be
stow, which includes contentment,
happiness and prosperity. Nothing
can be truer than the proverbs
"Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall
he also reap" J.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-20
Holiday Excursion Tickets via Reading
Railroad.

Christmas Week is the great time
for a general home gathering of all
the family. The Reading Railroad,
to accommodate its patrons, and also
to stimulate travel during the Holidays
offers special inducements in the way
Of fares over its lines.
Between all points on its lines
Except between Philadelphia and
Trenton proper Special Excursion
Tickets will be sold December 2Ist
to 25th inclusive, December 3Ist and
January lst, 1896. All good to re-
turn until and including January 7tf
1896. The minimum rates for these
Special Tickets will be IS cents fol
adults and IS cents for children.
For information as to rates ant
arrangements with connecting rail
roads, consult Reading Railroad Tick
ct Agents.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-20
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1895.
CHRISTMAS.

Again the season is at hand when
the world is reminded of the birth of
a Savior who is Christ, the Lord 1t
is Joyous time especially for the little
folks who believe in Santa Claus, and
who hang up their stockings in the full
faith that the good old saint comes
down the chimney and fills them with
sugar plums and toys. Kris Krin2le
is a good spirit who comes to the
world once year and brings Joy to
the hearts of all civilized nations. His
visit is typical of the coming of the
Savior who brought with him "Peace
or earth, good will towards men" ="
The giving of presents is in com
memoration of the visit OF the wise
men of old who saw the star in
the skies and brought gifts of gold,
frankincense and myrrh to the infant
Christ.
While there is universal rejoicing
at the redemption of the world by the
birth of Jesus, there are many homes
among us that are darkened by a
cloud Of sorrow in spite of this glad
season. A family tie is broken there
is a vacant chair at the Christmas
table ; loved one who greeted us
last year at this time, has been called
away, never again to meet us around
the family hearth. In one home a
child has been taken, in another a
parent, husband or wife, and to
those who have the consolation oI
religion, it is a blessed thought that
redemption has come 10 the departed
through the blood of him who wa:
born at this time in Bethlehem o
Judea.
AS we expect to eat our Christmas
turkey and plum pudding, let us no
forget that many are not blessed with
this worlds goods, and that ou
Christmas will be all the happier i
we can feel that we have made others
happy also. Give to the poor. Sc,
that they are supplied with a gooc
dinner, and as many other things a
you can afford to give. He tha
hath little should give little, and h
that hath plenty should give plenteous
ly," and then the usual salutation O
merry Christmas " will not be
mere empty form.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-20

The strength of the Republican
party is now and always has been be-
cause they have leaders, bosses if you
please, and the rank and file follow
and obey them, and stand by them,
through thick and thin. A political
party cannot retain its supremacy
without leaders any more than an
army can be victorious without gener
ais.
The weakness of the Democratic
party to-day lies in the fact that as
soon as men of ability have risen to
the position of leaders, they are de.
nounced within the party by those
Jealous of their ascendency, and thus
their influence is weakened, if no,
destroyed, and factional strife and
personal enmity are engendered, re
sulting in party disruption and defeat
The Democratic party is not dead
and never will die. but it needs re-
organization upon new lines There
must be few generals. more captain:
and lieutenants, and vast army Of
privates and the latter must recog
nlze and sustain their leaders. As
long as every private wants to be a
general, there will be no better state
OF things than we have now.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-20
MEDICAL SOCIETY MEET.

The Columbia County Medical So
ciety, had its regular meeting at the
Susquehanna Hotel, Catawissa, last
Tuesday afternoon. There was large
attendance and great deal of inter
est manifested. DIR. Brown of Blooms
burg, read a paper on the dangers
resulting from malpractice, DR.. Bruner,
of the same place, one on abortion,-
its causes and treatment, and one was
read by DR.. Kline of Catawissa on
Hypnotism. The next meeting will
be held at the Exchange hotel
Bloomshurg, on the third Tuesday in
February.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-20

Chairman w. F. Harrity has issued
a call for a meeting of the Demo
cratic National Committee, to be
held at the Arlington Hotel, Wash
ington, d. c., on Thursday, January
10th, 1896, at II o'clock A. NJ, for
the purpose of fixing the time and
place for the meeting of the Demo-
cratic National Convention of 1896,
and for the transaction of other
business.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-20

The water situation in Shamokin is
now more serious than it has been
for several months. There has been
no reserve in the Brush Valley Water
Company's dam since September, and
the present cold snap has frozen up
the springs in such manner that
little or no water comes therefrom.
The collieries have been notified that
they can no longer be supplied, and
have again commenced to purify sui
phur water.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-20

Among the many beautiful windows
this week, that of Hess Bros. jewelers.,
displays extra ordinary taste in its ar
rangeplent, and the costly goods ex.
hibited, is but an index to the enor-
nous stock they have provided for the
Holiday trade. The center of attrac.
ton is farm scene. A modern farm
house is shown with a beautiful lawn
surrounding it, in which fountain is
in full operation. At the bank barn
there is a pump from which water is
flowing. One of the employees of
the farm is saving wood, whilst
another is working at a grind stone.
These are all kept in motion by an
electric battery. At one of the win
dows the owner Of the premises is
surveying his possessions and at
another the wife is gazing at the
fashions. The barn yard is filled with
domestic animals and the whole is a
scene of contentment. In addition to
this the window contains Gold jewelry,
diamonds, and sterling silverware.
The other window is filled with hand
some manicure sets and other
novelties.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-20

Thomas Ferguson, who will be re-
membered by many of our readers as
working for his brother w. G.. during
the past summer is now working on a
railroad contract in Canada, When
that is completed, he will engage in
similar work in Central America.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-20

Jacob Boice, who has been attend
ing the Mayville College, at Mayville,
Tenn, has, on account Of sickness,
been obliged to suspend his studies.
He will act as colporteur for the
Chicago bible society in this section
of the State. He is worthy young
man, and will render the society
valuable service.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-20

W. H. Gilmore, ALWAYS takes ad-
vantage of the first opportunity for
filling his ice house. He is getting it
off the Iron Dale race. 1t is as clear
as a crystal and seven inches thick.
''Gllly " never gets left.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-20
AUDITORS NOTICE.
u TIE Orphans Court or Columbia county.
Estate or HiRidn Miller, deceased

IN he orphans Court OF Columbia county.
Estate CT Htiidm Miller, deceased.
The auditor appointed by the Court TO audit,
settle ana adjust the INST and final account OF
q. II. Evert and Geo. NJ. Kline, administrators
OF william Miller, deceased, and TO report dis
trlbu uon OF the balance In the hands OF the ac-
Coun tants, viii meet the parties interested for
the purpose OF his appointment, on Tuesday,
Jan uary l4th, 1896, at 10 o'clock a. m, at his
ONCE In Bloomsbury, Pa, when and where all
parties In interest must present ana prove
their claims or be debArred from participating
in the distribution OF said mnd
A, N YoST,
l2-SO-it. Auditor
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-20

We are sorryto announce the serious
illness of Rush Zarr, Esq He was
seized with appendicitis and it was
thought at one time that an operation
would be necessary. At the present
writing he is somewhat improved, but
not able to leave his room. His
many friends hope that his recovery
may be speedy and permanent.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-20
AUDITORS NOTICE.
Estate orr. N. Hulshfzer, dec'd.

Estate or NJ. Hulstfzer, dec'd.
The undersigned, an auditor appointed by the
Orphans Court or Columbia county, on excep-
lions and 20 make distributionIof the FUNDS In
the hands OF the accountants, viii sit at his
ofllce In bloomsbury, on Thursday, January 9th
1885, at 10 o'clock a. m, when and where all
persons having claims against SAID estate must
appear and prove the same or be debarTed from
coming In on said fund.
q. b. NELLICK,
l2-2Qit. Auditor
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-20

The anthem is beautiful selection,
and Of high order Of music. A full
choir Of twenty four voices is expect
ed to participate. Services will be
held at 1890 a. m. on Christmas
morning. All are welcome.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-20

When we inserted the notice last
week that the Bloomsburg Cycle works
had been sold to J. F. Wright we had
been SO informed by Mr.. Mears. Mr..
Wright however failed to comply with
the terms Of sale, and it was sold to
S. E. Reynolds.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-20

There is no occasion to send away
from home for fine candies, when you
can get them just as good, and very
cheap, right here at home. Stop in at
l. G. Deitrick's, and you will find all
kinds, and at any price you want. He
also has nuts and fruit of all kinds.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-20
Excellent Skating,

Seldom has the ice been SO hard
and smooth for skating, and every
afternoon after school, can be seen
a lot of red checked boys, and pretty
girls with their skates over their arm,
vending their way to the race, creek
or canal, to indulge in this excellent
recreation.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-20

Always at this time of year Clark
& Sons store Is a pretty place and a
busy place. Their advertisement on
page 5 gives few hints at their in
Vulnerable lines of goods. You have
been there, of course, but if not, you
will not complete your Christmas
purchases without visit to their ex-
tensive store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-20

The Board of Pardons has refused
to recommend pardon for John
Bardsley, the ex-city treasurer of
Philadelphia, who is now serving a
term of fifteen years in the peniten-
tiary.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-20

you take a county paper, you
want the best one for the news. The
COLUMBIAN fills the bill in every par
ticular, and you should include it
among the papers you take for 1896.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-20
For a Shave or Hair Out.

For a good and quick shave or hair
cut, go to James Reilly's tonsorial
room in Exchange Block, first floor,
next to Express Office. None but
experienced workmen employed.
I2-I3-Iyr.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-20

The Episcopal Sunday School will
hold its Christmas festival on Thurs
day evening, the 10th inst.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-20

Mr. Halner, member Of Congress
from Nebraska, proposes to pension
prisoners of war.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-20
SHERIFFS SALE.

BY virtue of writs Of Fl. Fa. and Vendex
issued out of the Court OF Common Pleas,
and to me directed, there will be exposed at
public sale at the Court House, in Blooms
burg, Pa, on
SATURDAY, JANUARY II, 1896,
at O'Clock p. M, all tina certain piece or
parcel OF land situate in Jackson township,
Columbia county, and State of Pennsylvania,
bounded and described as follows, to-wit
Bounded on the north by land of Harvey
Creveling, on the east by land of Samuel b.
Shultz, on the south by land of James IL.
Shultz, and on the west by land of John b.
Kile, containing
so ACRES OF LAND,
more or less, whcreon are erected
DWELLING HOUSE,
barn and out-buildings.
Seized, taken into execution at the suits Of
Bloomsburg Agricultural and Iron Works,
and 10 the use of John A. Funston VS.. John
l.. Hess, and William 7. Fritz VS.. John l..
Hess, and to be sold as the property of John
l.. Hess.
]. B. McHENRV,
c. BARKLEy, Sheriff.
w. ii. MAGILL,
Attys.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-20

The Sullivan-Wyoming judicial
contest cost $4,000.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-20
History in Eight Words.

When so moving a tale as the fol-
lowing can be told in eight words,
there can be no reason for being
prolix.
Mary Ann,
Kitchen FIRE;
Kerosene can,
Golden Tyre.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-20
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
CHRISTINA s MUSIC.

The vested choir OF St. Paul's
Church is rehearsing some fine music
for Christmas. The program includes
the following
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-12-20
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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-02-14
A Reception.

A very pleasant reception was given
the newly married couple, Mr.. and
Mrs. Clyde BurscOugh Monday even.
ing at the home of the groom's par.
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas BurS.
cough. Congratulations and good
wishes were showered upon the happy
parties by the many friends who were
assembled in their honor. A bounti.
full supper was served. The welded
life of the newly married parties was
certainly happily initiated. Among
the large number present were;
Messrs. and Mesdames Tim King.
Ned Hale and George l. Jackson, Mrs.
Laura Baugh, Misses VesCa Wilder,
Amanda Durham andtwo Misses Reed
and Messrs. Web Davis, Lee Morris,
Frank Burks, James Demory and
Jesse Durham.