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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-02-22
PRINTING THE BALLOTS.

1t was our intention to print in last
weeks issue a specimen of the bal OF
for Bloomsbury, with full instructions
for marking, but just at the time of
going to press change was made in
the form OF the ballot, and it was i'm.
possible 10 get it in shape in time to
use it in the paper. An article on the
Bloom Poor District ballot had to be
omitted for the same reason.
A form Of ballot for the Bloom Poor
District was agreed upon by the chair
men of the two parties, which was ap-
proved by number of leading mem.
bers OF both parties, and ordered print
ed by the county commissioners. AT.
ter they were all printed but the sec
ond, third and fourth districts Of
Bloomsbury, some of the candidates
raised questions as to the legality of
the form, and a general discussion was
started. The only desire of the com.
missioners was to have the ballot in
lawful form, and they listened patient
ly to everybody that had anything TO
say, and there were as many different
opinions as there were people who
expressed them. Lawyers disagreed,
and politicians disagreed, but finally
second form was prepared which
seemed to meet all objections as near.
ly as possible, and the ballots for
the Poor District were ordered reprint
ed. The difficulty arose from the tact
that the Town of Bloomsburg has one
system OF voting, the Poor District
another system, while the Baker ballot
law provides still another. The prob
lem was to reconcile the three in such
manner that the voter could under
stand how to mark his ballot. 1t was
the first time there had been an elec.
ton in the Poor District since the new
ballot law was enacted, hence there
was no precedent to follow, and no
one is to be blamed for the extra ex.
pense in reprinting the ballots.
In several townships mistakes oc-
cured in names, because of the indis-
tinct manner in which they were writ
ten. In Pine township Theodore
Mendenhall was printed Thomas Men.
denhall and these we're reprinted.
The FIRST name was written Tn. with
os. at the right and above the h. In
the 4th Bloomsburg district P. S.
Jones appeared plainly written for
Judge, but should have been T. L.
Jones. In Millville Borough, w. S.
Dult should have been N. S. Dutt, and
was so printed in the second set. In
Mifflin, U. c. Hartzell should have
been w. c. Hartzell, and in Franklin
name printed under the head of
auditor should have been under that
Of School Director. Perhaps there
were more, but these are all we have
heard of. In every case it was the
mistake of the person who wrote out
the papers filed in the commissioners
Office, and not the mistake Of the
printer. We mention this now, so
hereafter greater care may be exer-
clsed in writing the names plainly.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-02-22
CON-.
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT.

On the evening of Washington's
birthday, Friday, February a2d, the
Independent Glee Club will give one
of their choice entertainments in the
Normal Auditorium of Bloomsbury.
1t Is we'll known musical organiza-
ton, and one that has given entertain
ments in the principal cities of Penn
sylvania and New York. Miss Adella
Breakstone, whose elocutionary efforts
win her hearty applause, accompanies
the club, thus making a pleasing di-
version from the musical entertain
ment. The entertainment will begin
at 1880 P. M.
Tickets and diagram at States Book
Store. Admission, IS cts; reserved
seats, IS cts.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-02-22

Miss Maie Eldridge, 20 years old,
of Mill City, committed suicide on
the 18th inst. She left note saying
she had been Tilted by her lover and
did not want to live any longer.
That's very bad example for Mary
10 set for the forlorn old maids who
now find very congenial companion
ship with Maltese cats and pug dogs.
A lot more of comfort and congenlal-
ity can be found in some cats and
dogs than is possible to find in some
men. We merely mention the fact as
a matter of consolation to the Tilted
of suicidal bent or disposition. The
other class are strong minded enough
to take care Of themselves as a
general thing, and ask no odds OF any
man alive or dead
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-02-22
Pity the Animals Also

The time ought yet to come in the
history of this country when, from ex-
perience and for pity sake, the herds.
men and stockmen of the west and
elsewhere make some provision In
summer for the safety and protection
of their animals in winter. If the
devil don't get the man who, being
comfortable himself, gives no timely
and plying thought for the suffering
of the dumb brutes under his control,
then we can't see the full use of the
devil and his pitchfork and an ample
resort for his subjects.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-02-22
Death at the Age of Ill Years.

The career Of remarkable woman,
Mrs. Harriet A. Eskins, Lebanon, was
ended on the 18th inst. by death. She
was III years old. Her father reigned
as Guinea's Noble King. She leaves
two daughters, Francis J. Eskins, of
Williamsport, and Mrs. Fl. A. Baker,
of Lebanon, besides "A grandchildren,
81 great grand children, IS great
great grandchildren, and IA great
great-great-grandhildren.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-02-22

County treasurer ]. r. Fowler was
undoubtedly fortunate in being elect
ed to Office during term when there
is large amount Of money to hancle,
thereby increasing his compensation
to something over four thousand
dollars, as shown by the county state
ment. The purchase of the Catawissa
bridge, and the construction of the
bridge across the Susquehanna at this
place, required that large amount of
bonds should be issued but for this
neither Mr.. Fowler nor the county
commissioners are responsible. The
bridges became the property of the
county through the regular legal
channel, and the bond issue was
necessary in order 10 raise money to
pay for them, and the law allows him
a commission on all the money that
passes through his hands. There GER
tainly can be no good reason why
public official, who is compelled to
give bonds in a large sum for the
faithful performance of his duties,
should not be paid for his services,
and no reasonable man expects him
to give his time and services to the
public without compensation. If it
is dishonesty, disreputable, or criminal
for any county officer to take what the
law gives him as the emoluments Of
his office, no doubt Mr.. Fowler stands
ready to admit thai he did not seek
the Office for the benefit of his health,
nor as mere pastime, but that he,
like everybody else, was after the
compensation that accompanies the
Office, and this he has taken, and no
more.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-02-22
Another Prominent Man Suicides.

Hazleton was as greatly shocked,
on the 18th instant, to learn of the
deliberate suicide of Stephen Smith,
one of her popular hotel-keepers, as
was Wilkes-Bare over the recent
suicide of Mr.. Lohmann of that place.
These gentlemen were engaged in a
like calling and they both committed
suicide without either great financial
embarrassment or other apparent
cause. Mr.. Smith, like Mr.. Lohmann,
carried considerable insurance, and
he had too, no doubt, met with some
minor disappointments, such as re-
fusal of license, &C., but to the ra-
tional mind there was no apparent
cause for the rash act.
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Resolution Of Thanks,

WHEREAS, it having been an
annual custom Of the p. o. S. of A.
to attend Church in body on the
Sunday before each 2ad of February,
and Camp 3Io having accepted the
privilege Of attending the Baptist
Church, with eighty members present,
on Sunday morning the 18TH; there
fore be it
Resolved: That we takethis means
of extending our thanks and apprecia-
ton to Rev. G.. f. Weeks for deliver
ing to us a sermon in which he so
ably outlined the principles of our
order toward our country and her
flag, and the laws of good government,
&c. He also distinctly exemph6ed the
corner stone of the salvation Of all
men, Jesus Christ, upon which to
build. Therefore be it further
Resolved: That we extend to the
members of the church our many
thanks for their cordial welcome and
hospitality towards us by vacating
their regular pews and otherwise in
conveniencing themselves for our ac-
comodations.
CYRUS l.. RUPERT,
J. f. BOWER,
Com. c. w. McCAsLrN,
c. E. WHITENIGHT,
T. s. MILLER,
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A NEBRASKA WEEKLY ON WALL
PAPER.

We reprint the following rather
jocular appeal for aid, Notwithstanding
the most distressing circumstances,
from the editor of the Weekly Ap-
peal of Galloway, Nebraska. His sad
predicament is only one of number
that are reported as similarly situated,
and indeed pitiable
To BROTHER PRINTERS:
Aid is being sent here for the
farmers, but we can't issue on aid
flour or a piece of side meat; and
having run all our white paper
through, we are using up the wall
paper given US, which is about ex-
hausted, and only the Office towel is
left, which has not been washed for
seven years. So we ask our brother
printers to consider Our situation-with
family to support and nothing com
ing in--and we know their ever gener
Gus disposition will see some way to
contribute a little paper or couple
hours work to keep my paper going
for the good it will do the outside
world in telling them how this afflict-
ed, drouth. stricken district is getting
along also to enable US to get shoes
and proper raps for our wife and four
children.
All communications will be cheer
fully answered, and any donation will
be acknowledged in the press, whether
for us or to be divided with other
printers in the district If other in
formation is needed write to VIM.
Van Winkle or Tribune, and I can
assure you any little gift, if no more
than dime, or two will be thankfully
received.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-02-22

john Bellies, youngest son of Samuel
Bellies, of New Columbus, aged I8
years, died of consumption last Sun
day evening after lengthy conhne-
ment to his bed. He was model
young man and much beloved by all
who knew him. He was both ready
and willing to 60. His tender fare
well to his parents was an affecting
scene.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-02-22

G. M, Quick is admitted to be the
best Prothonotary this county has
ever had, by all those who have had
business in that Office, whose opinions
are not cut bias. His knowledge of
the records is something wonderful,
and he is always gentlemanly and
obliging.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-02-22

Now let us get ready for the cold
wave on the a5th, and if it comes to
time let us say redeeming word for
prophet Foster. Like the rest he
needs to be redeemed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-02-22
The sleighing is still all that could

The sleighing is still all that could
be wished for in the country, though
the snow has been reduced about one
half. The temperature has been
rather exceptional, in which the first
snow remained throughout the winter.
If we remember right the snow came
:" the night before Christmas" and
the white carpet it then spread has
remained for the most part up to the
present. Aside from the blizzard, the
winter has been rather too old fashion.
ed to suit. We may well apprehend
flood disasters this spring.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-02-22

The Annual Anniversary of the
Woman's Missionary Society, in the
Trinity Reformed church Of Blooms
burg last Sunday evening, was very
well attended. The assembly was
very ably addressed by Rev. w. Fl.
Stubblebine, of Scranton, Pa, and
the program throughout was well
rendered and highly edifying to those
present.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-02-22

We don't mention it to excite the
envy of other Offices, but we want to
remark as a bit of news that the
towel.rack of the COLUMBIAN Office
was decorated with clean towel last
Saturday. Editor Elwell, being always
on the alert, was first to observe the
unmarked change tor the better but
what puzzled him was to know where
it came from so late in the week.
We mention the coincidence merely
as matter Of fact, and we are prepar-
ed to substantiate it should envious
brother typos question its correctness,
as we fear they may.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-02-22

Bloomsburs will be obliged to wait
for more revenue or an increase Of
population to secure free postal de-
livery. One of these requirements
must be met: 10000 population or
$4,000 postal receipt. Bloomsburg
is short over 5000 on the former and
$500 on the latter.-Shickshinny
Echo.
Bloomsburg's population has rapid
ly increased since the last census was
taken, and it is believed that We now
have over 6ooo inhabitants.
The revenues of the post Office for
the year ending June 80, 1895, are
expected to exceed $1,000.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-02-22

An anti-cigarette league has been
by Williamsport school boys.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-02-22

Everybody is well
come to a calendar for
1895, who will call at
this Office for It, wheth-
er they are subscribers
or not. Only a few
more left. Come soon.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-02-22

If you are going to
have a sale this spring
leave your date, and
order bills at this Of
fee. A free notice goes
with all bills printed
here.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-02-22

JUSTICE OF PEACE.
Guy Jacoby,...... I22 I4o ago 7o3 7Io
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ment. He well understood that there were
Representatives on the floor who wanted
the re roads God forbd sueh u aa ealaiy
said he. 1T is not question of condoning
past offenses but of securing the govern
ment's just dues. If we fail to make an eff
fort to do we will be recreant to our
duty" Mr. Catchings then demanded the
previous question, which was ordered on a
rising vote-134 to 104.
Mr.. Holman demanded the yeas and nays,
and the roll was called. The previous ques-
tion was Ordered-132 to 121.
IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
After the previous question was ordered
Mr.. Catchings modified the rule so as to
give two days for general debate, with pro-
vision for final vote at o'clock Friday.
This necessitated a postponement of the
eulogies the late Senator Colquitt until
the third Saturday in February. AS modified,
the special order was adopted without di-
vision, and the House, under it's terms,
went into committee of the whole, Mr..
Dockery in the chair, and began considera-
Mr.. Reilly chairman of the Pacific rail
road committee, then opened the debate
In favor OF the bill WHICH, he said; was was
troubled question of securing to the gov
ernment. its due from the Union. Pacific
road and its branches. He said he believed
this bill offered the best solution of the
question presented. Unless some such ad-
justment was effected, he declared that
ment would be compelled in order to pro-
tect ITSELF to pay off the first mortgage,
involving an outlay of $40, 900 600, which
would make the road cost the United States
$l70, 900.
In reply to question by Mr.. Dunn. Mr..
Reilly denied that this bill would prevent
the government from proceeding against
the -four robbers" Mr. Dunn termed
them. He said the bill specifically reserved
to the government every right of redress it
possessed.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Reily's remarks,
which occupied almost three hours, Mr..
Meiklejohn gave notice of amendment
he should offer at the proper time in place
of section 10 of the pending bill, to add to
Section 3, of March 5. 1887, the provisions
of bill to further designate the securities
in which the Union Pacific Railroad Com
pany's sinking fund might be invested
Mr. Harris opposed the bill in a speech
which aroused frequent bursts of applause.
He declared that the mortgage should be
foreclosed. Government ownership had no
ernment pay the first mortgage indebted
ness" said he land take the road than
that these Pacific railroad Scoundrels, who
have debauched public morals and public
men, should go Ainwhipped." (Applause)
Mr.. Boatner gave notice of a substitute
he would offer for the pending measure.
The committee then rose.
Mr.. Aldrich asked unanimous consent
to be allowed to print in the Record some
men of Chicago asking for immediate ac-
ton on the recommendations in the Presi-
dents message. He said they represented
over $20O, 900 of capital. Mr.. Simpson OBJ
jected.
At SIS p. m. the House adjourned
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cLEvELAND.s BILL AMENDED.
To he Reported to the House with q
NOncOmmittgl RecOmm e ndntion.

To he Reported to the House with a
NOncommittaI Recommendation.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30-The administra-
ton banking bill will be reported to the
House from the committee on banking and
currency in a much amended form, and
with noncommittal accommodation that
it be considered. The Republicans sup
ported the bill after securing several amend
ments. Indeed, most of the changes made
originated with the opposition. The bill
win be reported to the House Friday with
the Presidents message, and, as the report
will be neither for against it. every
member has the privilege of filing his views.
After the various amendemnts had been
disposed of to-day motion was made that
the Carlisle BILL with the State bank clause
eliminated be substituted for it. This was
lost-9 10 4-Black, Cobb. Cox and Hail
Democratsl voting for it, A motion to re-
port it with the recommendation that IL do
not pass was lost 10 10 3-cobb. Black ana
Hall supporting It, and the final motion.
that it be reported wi.aout any recon-
meadation, was carried 10 to Cobb of
Alabama, Black and Hall In the opposition.
The members who voted for the las. lno-
ton were Springer. Sperry Cox. Cobb OF
Missouri. and Warner. Democrats. Walker.
Brosius Henderson. Russell and Haughen.
Republicans The amendments which the
committee have recommended to the AID
miniStration bill are as follows:
The bonds which, by the original bill were
payable fifty years after date. are made
payable at the pleasure OF the United
ii slr issue and are due fifty years after
date The section which requires the legal
tender notes and treasury notes, when re-
deemed IN gold, t. be be eanceed ana ,, not re
offered by Mr.. Russell: Provided that the
amount of such United States notes and
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FINANCES DISCUSSED.
Spirited Debate in the Senate-Speech-
cs by Vest and Sherman.

WASHING ron, Jan. 30.-The session of
the Senate to-day was unusually eventfu
in giving expression to the intense feeling
which has been aroused by the financial
question and to the apparent hopeessness
of arriving at solution. Mr.. Sherman, of
Ohio, spoke for the first time since the new
phases of the financial situation .were pre-
sented Mr.. Vest lent personal interest
to the debate by declaring that the Pres-
dent was seeking to make Congress ac-
cessory to the welding of the simple gold
standard on the people. The Senator as
serted, with dramatic emphasis, that he
had thus far held his peace. but that there
must be separation of the ways between
him and the President.
When the session opened, Mr.. Cullom
presented dispatch from the leading
banks of Chicago urging that the Presi-
dents recommendations be carried out at
the earliest day possible. Mr. Vest fol-
lowed with a similar dispatch from the
ST Louis Chamber of Commerce. This was
the text for one of the most stirring scenes
the Senate has heard in many Gays.
Mr.. Vest said the Chamber of Commerce
of St. Louis did not represent the feeling
try on the financial question. He did not
believe the people favored retirement of
$500, 100000 of greenbaeks and treasury notes
and the substitution of no currency at all.
He did not believe they favored gold obl
cations running fifty years with interest
aggregating &5,000,000 at the end of the
time 1t was a selfish suggestion that
posterity should be left to pay this bad
debt. The obligations of this Senate were
as binding toward posterity toward the
present generation. 1t was as much the
duty of the Senate to protect the future as
to adopt the suggestion of the President to
look after the present and let the future
look after itself. Mr.. Vest was putting
such energy and dramatic force into his
words that he given eager attention
from the Senators and from crowded gall
leres.
THE President has declared war on
silver" proceeded Mr. Vest. HE would
make us accessories to this effort to fix
the gold standard upon u.s. The Senator
asked if any man really believed the sup
posed emergency could not be met by treas
ury payments in silver. And yet the inn
preston being conveyed TO the public
that the country on the brink of ruin.
If the President had the power he would
force us to the single gold standard But"
said Mr.. Vest, impressively, and, raising
his right hand in emphasis. $50 far as /
am concerned. / will never vote TO issue
bonds to secure gold and place us on a
single gold standard"
Mr.. Cullom rose at this point with a
question TO what the finance committee.
of which MIR. Vest is member. intended
doing towards securing some definite policy.
VOORHEES, COMMITTEE DIVIDED.
Mr.. Vest paused for a moment before re-
plying, then said: 1T might be more proper
to let the chairman Of the committee an-
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GONE TO SOUTH AMERICA.
DefaultinE Treasurer Taylor Prob
ably Out of The Country

PIERRE, S. D.. Jan. 3o.-It is now gem
orally believed here that W. W. Taylor,
the defaulting State treasurer, is in some
South American state out of reach of ex-
tradition. 1T is definitely known that he left
Chicago about Jan. s. and went from there
to the home of his parents in Indiana On
Jan. 10 he was seen on a train between
Carlo and Memphis by a resident Of this
city, who knows him we'll On that date a
telegram received here from the chief
of police at Memphis stating that man
supposed to be Taylor, was under surveil-
lance in Memphis. A man who has been
closely connected with Taylor in the mort
gage business a former resident of Redfield.
probably assisted him at that time An
other telegram about the 18th from Pensa-
cola was received here and letter was
received by a personal friend of Taylor in
this city. poStmarked Pensacola a few davs
later, but the authorities have only lately
learned of this letter. Under such circuni-
stances il is natural to suppose he has left
the country by the Southern coast.
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PARADISE FOR WOMEN.
May Vote and Sit i'm Parliament in
Australia. if Victoria Consents.

CHICAGO. Jan. 3O.-Word has just come
from the president of the w. G. T. u. Mrs
Nichols, of Prospect. Adelaide South Aus
tralia, that the adult suffrage bill has been
carried giving all women the right to vote
on the same terms men and with no
barrier to seat in Parliament The bill
now only waits the Queens consent Mrs
Nichols writes: 1T is a grand victory
after a hard and wel-fought battle of
seven years, in which the Women's Chris
tian Temperance Union has done it's fair
share of the fighting" The bill was carried
py d iIiaJorlty OF sevehteen, being three
iOritY needed.
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Fair; warmer.
warn
Want First Chance at This?

a tumble Of sample lots and odds and ends, that
have accumulated during the last six or eight
months, have been placed in one lot and must
be moved to make room for new stock. The
collars are fifteen, twenty and twenty five cent
ers. Our price to move them is three for 1Oc.
Some of them are not the very latest STYLE but
they are a remarkable value. Sizes II to Is.
Standing and lay -d6Wn.
Cuffs come in the same heap of bargains. and
ap for the same reasons The Cuffs 90 at 125c