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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-06
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1896.
LIVE QUESTIONS.

Professor Crunden's contribution,
entitled "Seek the Truth" to which
we give place in this issue on page 2,
is the initial number of an extended
series of articles which will appear in
this journal from time to time. The
general character of the entire series
is fairly indicated by the above head
ing-'Live Questions"-by which IS
meant questions that are neither de
funct nor stale; questions each ore
OF which is a living issue, an issue
which now divides AMI which in the
near future may absolutely convulse
the American people. Live questions
are those which are now unsettled,
but which demand settlement at an
early day, and in the proper settle
ment of which all men, of whatever
party or section, are vitally concerned.
Both the pro and the con of such
questions will be laid before our read
ers, each one of whom, it is confident
ly expected, will thereby become
better prepared to judge for himself
In the matter. These several publ
cations will be carried forward in a
spirit of absolute fairness and impair
tiality. No effort will be made to
give undue prominence to any pro-
posed reform. On the contrary, no
reasonable effort will be spared to lay
before our readers the very best that
can be said in favor of any proposed
reform. To that end arrangements
have already been perfected with
many of the ablest writers of the
present day, both in Canada and in
the United States, to contribute to
this series. If it is true, as we are
told, that every man can be eloquent
about matters which he perfectly
understands, it may be fairly assumed
that the reform leaders of the country
can write both entertainingly and in
structively, each on his own chosen
topic. In his special line of investi-
CATION each contributor to olive
Questions" is power in the land;
hence their joint efforts cannot fail to
Interest the general mass of our read
ers. 1t will be observed that. in
substance at least, Professor Crunden
makes the broad and sweeping ASSET
ton that 'change" is the natural law
OF society. He thus boldly casts the
whole burden of proof upon those
who claim under the existing order of
things. At the outset this impresses
us as being quite an innovation upon
the established time honored order of
discussion, and ifhe is wrong he should
be squarely antagonized and his fall
lacies exposed.
One of the very best things to be
said of live question is that it has at
least two sides, and we cannot expect
to arrive at the truth without giving a
candid hearing to both. That is pre-
cisely what we believe in. Let us
have frank, open, candid discussion
of every live question that is touched
at all. To that end this journal shall
be veritable ''tribune of the people"
and the whole DeODle
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COL. COLT ACQUITTED.

The Military Commander who Fired Up
on Mob Goes Free.
CINCINNATI Feb. 3.-Col. A. b. Colt,
the commander of the militia who was
indicted for the killing of the men shot
by the militia when the attack was
made upon the Washington Court
House Jail, has been acquitted. The
mob was trying to lynch negro who
had assaulted white woman, and in
tense feeling was created by the shoot,
ing.
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CANDIDATES CARDS.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER,
WILLIAM H. FISHER,
Of Main Township.
TRADE AND BUSINESS.
Merchants Find the situation at Prcsei
Upsatisractofy

Merchants Find the situation at Present
Unsatisractofy.
New YORK, Feb. 2.-Wall street was
the first to feel the effect of the Vene.
zuelan message, but the depression has
now reached the mercantile trades, and
while merchants are talking hopefully
of good spring trade, there is no doubt
that for the present business is unsatis-
factory.
Bradstreet's, in TIE weekly review of
trade, says 1.-The features of the week
are continued retarded demand for mer-
chandise and checked industrial opera
tions. Least satisfactory is the waiting
attitude of some of the more important
industries.
The decline in bank clearings is 9
per cent. over the similar week of 1895.
although they are IS per cent. larger
than in 1894.
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COAL GOES UP.

The Coal Managers Form "A Big Pool to
Restrict the Output.
NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-The coal man
ayers met in New York on Thursday
and formed the most important coal
pool of many years. The eleven COM
panies that practically control the en-
tire production of anthracite coal
agreed to a division of output and made
what is believed to be firm combina-
ton. Yesterday prices were put up
IS to 35 cents n ton.
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NEWS OF THE WORLD.

Two of the Louisiana delegates at
large to the National Republican Con.
vention are for Reed and two for Nc.
Kinley.
Dwight L. Moody, the Evangelist,
preached the funeral sermon of his
mother at East Northfield, Mass, Last
Wednesday.
The Indiana Supreme Court. declares
the Republican spportionment act OF
1895, and the Democratic act of 1893 un.
constitutional.
HOODS PILLS cure Liver Ills,
Biliousness, Indigestion, Headache.
A pleasant laxative. All Druggists.
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Where the Big Conventions win be Hello
A New Warship Launched,

NEWPORT News, Jan. 31.-The United
States gunboat Helena, sister ship to
the Wilmington, and the Plant Line
steamer La Grande Duchesse, were
launched here yesterday.
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Silver Mems Latest Conn.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-The silver men
on the Senate Finance Committee sprung
a sensation on the Senate yesterday by
forcing through that committee report
substituting free coinage bill for the
House Tariff bill.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-06

The following letters are advertised
February 4, 1896. Mariana East
burn, Mrs. Nora Gill, Mrs. Jane
Hurst, MIR. A w Kline, S. U. Mel.
son, Samuel V. Miller, Rose Moss,
Mrs. i. Morgan, Mrs. Mary Norbury,
Miss Alice Montague, Mrs. Maria
Sommeis, NJ. M. Snider, Mrs. Mary
A. Welliver. Will be sent to the
dead letter office February IS, 1906.
JAMES H. MERCER, P. NJ.
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An Army of Students.

633 earnest students are now in at
tendance at Woods College, Scranton.
Mr.. Williams, the owner and manager,
has, at Rochester, N. Y, taught and
lectured to 10000 students, and
written business College text books
now used all over America, and in
every business college within 100 miles
Of Scranton. The splendid faculty is
retained and President Williams
teaches day and evening. If you wish
thorough course in business or short,
hand, call and investigate or send for
College Journal. 1t pays to go to the
best. o. +. WILLIAMS.
I'3o At
THE TOLUMRT4N Qr oo m a,ans
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A STORY OF THE A, p. A.
A Claim that the Order Has $500, 900
Voters. Its Demands.

Voters. Its Demands.
NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-The Herald pub
fishes remarkable story of secret
meeting at Rochester, N. Y, of one
thousand delegates representing the
American Protective Association. 1t
was asserted, on the authority of leaders
of the organization, that it had 313. 900
votes in the State of New York. and
3,5OO.0OO in the country at large, that
it was the most powerful political or
ganization ever formed and the most
potent present factor in American
politics
The association Will demand, as the
consideration for its support, the reaf-
firmance of the principle of total sepa-
ration of Church and State, restriction
of immigration, reform of laws on citi-
zenship and suffrage and reaffirmance
Of faith in the public school as the basis
Of liberty. They assert that they hold
absolutely the balance of power, and
that it is in their power to elect or de-
feat any Presidential nominee.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-The House
Ways and Means Committee to day by
a vote of II to refused to concur in the
Senate Free Silver substitute for the
House Bond bill.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-06
EXHIBIT WEEK.

We will have THREE EXHIBITS this week. and every
one is cordially invited to be present. Remember
these are for every We want you all to come
Mrs {. B. Jones will be here representing Crotty
d MITCHELL manufacturers of the now famous STER-
LING DRESS STAYS Come in and see the finest
Stays that have ever been invented. Every dress
maker should not fail to come. Remember the dates
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. On Thurs
day and Friday, January the goth and 3Ist, Mr. F.
r. lloyd, representing Chase d Sanborn, will give
an exhibit of their famous Seal BrandCoffees. If
you are lover of good coffee you can't afford to
miss this. AT the time Holmes & Coutes will
exhibit the celebrated Cream Milk Biscuit and Salt
ed Banquet Crackers, Come in and have CUP of
coffee and some crackers. We you all to
come. Remember the days and date
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-06

~ MI
T~4STEA y hrmed by the
great amount oi
business done. Indeed the yardage
sod during the season impresses
is with the idea that these depart
nents have found representation
n the homes Of almost the entire
population within radius Of fifty
niles. Merit in selling mcrchan-
iise, like merit in school, has its
-cward, and a critical puhlic has
bestowed the medal of distinction
upon us by increasing our sales so
that to-day we are without ques-
ton the leading Silks and Ore IS
Goods house Of the anthracite re-
gion. So much for honor. It's
pleasant to do business to the
satisfaction Of our patrons.
You will be interested this week
to learn that our Silks for the
pring trade have been selected
and are now being received "a
rapidly as the mills can deliver
them. Among the novelties
especially attractive arc ricb
Dresdens, Persian Stripes, and all
over creation Tafeta Grounds
with small jacquard figures and
stripes in pleasing color combin-
alton designs, also a numocr Of
pretty plaids that must meet the
requirements Of tasteful drcsscrs
Light figured Silk is the proper
thing for evening dresses, ana dur
ing the summer will be the proper
fabric for smart toilettcs.
Among the Dress Goods Broad
cloths seem to be highly favored
as being the daintiest material for
the display Of black jets and
galoon trimmings.
The Mohair fabrics in every
conceivable color from black to
iridescent will be extensively worn
by the nattiest dressers.
The first of the Silks to arrive !,
an endless variety Of Wash Silks
for waists, including Kai Kai Silks
and stripes and checks, which we
offer at the yard 23c.
All Wool Chevict Dress Goods,
Mohair Novelties, Plain Mohair
and Mohair Broche will be offered
at the yard 25c,
Fancy Plaids, Mohair Novel
ties, Wool and Silk Mixtures, and
Sd inch Ladies Cloth in all CO o'ors
the yarl 39c.
Our leader this week consist.
of choice variety Of new spring
novelties, principally checks and
small Mohair effects on WOO
grounds, and a number Of the
prettiest Plaids, that we will offer
at the yard 49c.
All wool English Serge in
black, extra fine twill, 7 yards for
dress pattern, at the yard 33c.
flne ferSlan Sut Jet Dress
Trimmings in all the irid, sccn,
shades at the yard I9c, 25c and
49c.
Russian and Point Lace Collars
in all the new shapes, sailors,
square and points, at 400, o6c,
$I,25 and in easy advances up TO
SIS.
Jet Fronts ard Collars, cCc,
SIPS, $I.39.
Mail orders are carefully filed
by competent clerks. You re-
ceive the same benefits in tradinc
by mail as if here in person.
Please mention this paper when
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-06
LICENSE APPLICATION.

NOTICE Is hereby given that the following
named person has filed with the Clerk OF the
court or quarter Sessions or Columbia Co. his
petltion Tor license, which will be presented
90clock a. m. 'O' '0''' w
William NJ. Kline, residence Benton borough,
pounded on the north by Centre street, east by
land OF Samuel krickoaum, south by Market
street, and west by land OF Elwood Knouse,
said application being continued on January
20, 1896, by said court.
Clerks ONCE, GIN QUICK.
Bloomsbury, Pa Clerk Court of
January ~, 1895. Quarter Sessions,
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A SAVAGE PROGRAMME.
The New Captain General of Cuba to 4
the Severest Measures.

the Severest Measures.
HAVANA, Cuba, Feb. AFTER the ar.
rival of General Weyler in Cuba the
rebels will be given eight days to lay
down their arms and surrender. If they
do not do this General Weyler will in.
augurate campaign of blood and fire.
Where the Big Conventions VIII be Held.
New YORK, Feb. SIT has been de-
cided to hold the National Democratic
Convention in the Coliseum in Chicago.
The Republican Convention will be held
in the Exposition Building, in st.
Louis, Mo.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-06

Leases, with judgment and exemp.
tioa clause, for sale at this Office in
SIN VI or large quantities.
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JONAS L0Ra'S SONS
WEEKLY CHATS.
WILKES BARRE PA.

IE claim for cN-
cellencc Of on,
Silks and Dress
Goods Depart
ments is con
frmed by the
great amount oi
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-06
WESTBROOK.

At the meeting of the High School
Alumni Association held Monday evening
there was very full attendance. 1t was
voted to give reception to the gradual
ing class at Cumberland hall. All or
rangements were left with the executive
committee.
The third annual meeting of the Will
low club was held Monday evening and
the following officers were elected: Cap
tain, John H. Neal; ss cretary and treas
urer, Fred R. Ames; board of directors,
John W. Knight, Charles j. Bragdon,
Walter W. Smith
The scholars of the Westbrook High
School appointed committees yesterday
to arrange for the proper observance of
Arbor day. There will be exercises in all
the schools of the city.
On account of the city sewer on Main
street not bsing deep enough, Mr.. Cut
ter Is obliged to construct O sewer of b is
own to accommodate his nav block.
Mr.. Couseus commenced Tuesday to lay
the same. 1t will be about 300 feet long
and will go direct to the river.
Mr.. Fred Spears has secured position
in the screen factory of Burrowes Bros,
Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-06
j. r. LIBBY.
PAUL KRuGER's MESSAGE.
Annual Address of the President of the
Transvaal Republic.

Pretoria, May 5.-The Volksraad was
opened yesterday afternoon. President
Kruger in his address to the Chambers
aid that recent events which had been
due to maleyolence and selfish objects
and interrupted the rest and peace OF
the country.
1t has ever been my object, ''he further
said, ITO promote the developement and
prosperity of the republic in peaoeable G
manner, and expect with the fullest
confidence that during this session, the
Volksraad will assist in restoring rest
and peace. Despite it's troubles the ooun-
try continues to be in friendly relations
with the foreign powers -
President Kruger also expressed hope
for closer union with the Orange Free
State and declared that the country
was prosperous, peaceful and the fnan-
ial condition sound
The presidents of both chambers were
reelected.
A despatch from Buluwayo says that
Earl Grey, administrator of the British
South Africa company, expressed the
opinion that the Matabele revolt has been
broken.
The convicted mem bers of the Johan-
nesburgh reform committee are receiving
excellent treatment
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-06
FREAK OF FoRGETFULNE SIS.
Ten Years of a Mans Life Destroyed by an
Injury.

One of the most peculiar freaks of the
memory resulting from conclusion of the
brain ever heard or hereabouts was in
the case of Charles e. Lamb, Inaohinist
who was struck by an engine in the rail
road yards two weeks ago. and has since
Haven Evening Register.
4 Lamb came here from Stamford to visit
some relatives ON Howard avenue Mon
day night two weeks ago he started for
the depot, and instead of going by o
roundabout route, he climbed down from
the Howard avenue bridge and walked
up the railroad cut. As he was passing
the watch tower one Of the men called
to him to get out of the way OF switch
engine. He did not do so, and was
knocked down and injured about the
head. Lamb was removed to the Ener-
genoy Hospital in.the kOrganized Chari-
ties building, and it was thought there
that he had been drinking. He was un-
conscious all night, and had to be
strapped to his bed, he was so violent
Meanwhile his relatives, who had been
worried about his disappearance, found
out where he was. HIS mother and his
brother came to see him.
. A few days ago Lamb began to recover
consciousness but he remembered nothing
that had transpired in the last ten years.
He continually called for his school
friends, and seemed to imagine that he
was back ut school again. When his
mother visited him he recognized her, but
seemed puzzled to know why her hair
was gray.
This condition continued for several
days, and occasioned many odd occur
rences, but finally Lamb entirely reoov-
cred his memory, and 1T is thought he
will be able to go home before long, fully
recovered.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-06
Election of Cadet omcers.

Special orders from the adjutant
generals Office have been received to hold
an election in the armory of Co. B, FIRST
Regiment, n. g. S. M. portland
Cadets) of this city on Monday, May IL,
at p. m, to fill the vacancies in COM
missioned officers of this company caused
by the expiration of the commission of
Captain T. Fl. Baker and the promotion
of Lieut.. Charles Collins. Officers and
men will appear in full dress uniform
and Major Charles Collins will preside at
the election. Captain Baker, who is the
senior captain in the state. will, un-
doubtedly. be reelected, and Lieut. Flavel
Chaplin is the only candidate for first
lieutenant. For the position of second
lieutenant, however, it is understood that
there are several aspirants.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-06
How's This.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Props, Toledo, o.
=, We, the undersigned, have known F.. J.
him perfectly honorable in all businse
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligation made by their tirm.
y, WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, O.
WALDING, KIM AN 81 MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
surfaces of the system. p rice 76c. per bottle.
Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials Free.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-06
DEATHS.

In this city, May 9th, Mr.. Daniel Carrigan
Notice of funeral hereafter,
In this city May 5. Verdurina G., widow OF
the late James Carle, aged 73 years months.
Funeral on Thursday afternoon at 2.3o o'clk.
from her late residence, No. 96 Gray street.
In Woodfords, Deering, May A, Richard Kim
ball. son of John X. and Nellie M. Parks, aged
IA days.
Prayers this Wednesday forenoon at 10 oclk
from parents residence. No. 15 Mechanic st,
Woodfords.
In Cumberland, May 3. Charles E. Mcclellan.
aged 10 years months.
In West Gray May 4, Mrs. Sarah, wife OF
Sewall Frank, aged 72 years.
Funeral on Wednesday afternoon at the
family residence.
In Biddeford, May 1. Joseph Holmes, aged
S6 years.
In Berwick. April 26. Mrs. Mary j. Davis,
aged 76 years.
In Georgetown, April 80, Milton L. Holland.
aged 90 years.
In Bath, April 80, Samuel R. Rich, aged 5s
years.
In Brownield, Jacob II. Swan. aged 80 years
In Wiscasset, April 19. Mss Margaret Parker,
aged "a years.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-06
Marine Notes.

There was large feet of wind bound
vessels in the harbor yesterday.
The Mary E. Smith arrived from Port
Lebear with II, 000 Holsters and the John
Dexter with 5000 to ]. W. Trefethen. Mr..
Trefethen expected quito feet of smacks
loaded with Holsters, to arrive during
she night or this morning. He sent be-
tween forty and fifty barrels of Holsters
TO Boston last night: an unusual thing
at this time of the year.
The Fanny Reed arrived to Loveitt
with 5000 shore fish.
The steamer Lubeo, that has been un-
dergoing repairs, left Eastport at p. m.
yesterday.
The Eldorado has finished her repairs.
A new yacht arrived in the harbor from
Thomaston. 1t is in charge of two young
men and bound to Rockport, Mass.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-06
COTTON DRESS GOODS.

@ nP Bastes o[gand1es les Piquss Ducks Dmtes Cloth
ported and Domestic Waved and
nons now While you have the privilege the
like
be " - At
The GRASS extremely fashion,
able. They selling -
Ladies and Chldren Coats Suits Skirts Cap Shirt
IN this city, There isn't finer stock
While CLOTHING Every
complete will
them
of Wool
Cheviot, all washable reasonably priced - ~ ~
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-06
Steamer Emita.

The steamer Emita went on her route
yesterday morning looking as good as
new, after being thoroughly overhauled
and painted The following are her
officers and crew:
Captain-A. s. Oliver.
Clerk-Martin Sargent.
Engineer-Robert Ricker.
Mate-George W. Prout.
F'ireman-Silas Boothby.
Deck Hand-Th omas Bagg.
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-06

Just now he is engaged in Kidding the
Dead river at Fryeburg Of pioksrel Th e
Doctor has q scheme of his own impor tie
from Germany for catching them. He
has set 20 lines along the banks OF the
river and sits comfortably in an arm chair
and smokes. visiting the lines each hour
to see what he has got He calls it the
"Fisherman's Labor Saving Device"
"THE HAWTHORNE'
Is the name of camp at Sebago which
numbers these energetic fishermen; E.
ID. Eastman, DR.. George Fl. Cummings,
George G. Frye. DIR. e. P. Merrill, L.
M. Oousens, H. s. Higgins. g. j. Far
rington and James e. Mcdowell
The Maine Central is doing it's best
toward the developments of Maine fishing
grounds. The recent Maine Exhibit of
fish at the Sportsmen's exhibition was
a great card. Now Vice President
Tucker is having prepared complete
list of all,the lakes, streams. ponds and
brooks in the State where fishing can be
had, prices of board and bait, kind of
fish obtainable, guides and all such neoes-
sary information for the good of the
seekers after flnny SPORT
The Portland daily press., 1896-05-06
BLACK DRESS GOODS.

A full line of white and evening shades
in wool Dress Goods.
. Every desirable new weave that the for
eign and home manufacturers have
brought out. Rrocades kand EBrooades.
every price and quality. .Crepons, Mo-
hairs, Sioilians, Serges, Twills, Armures,
Henriettas, etc., . etc.
There is big saving to be made. You
might as well mako it by selecting from
our stook-and such black dress good.
stock as this is.
4 BROCADE MOHAIRS in small, me-
dunn and large figures and designs,
beautiful finish, at 800 yard.
WORSTED AND MOHAIR BRO
CADES in choice line of styles, 45 inch
wide, SOC yard.
BLACK WIDE VALE GRANITE
CLOTHS, very popular for separate
skirts, 30, SO and zoo yard.
45-INCH BLACK BROCADES, $50.
Special value.
FIGURED MOHAIR. a inches wide,
beautiful quality and finish, in. large
figures and designs entirely new, for
81. 90 yard.
Q LARGE FIGURED BROCADES at 75o.
BLACK SICILIANS, 81 inches wide,
$1.0O. :
NEW SILKS. Choice styles, choice
colorings, changeables, figured changea-
bles, fancy stripes, printed warps, large
and small figures, narrow and broad
stripes; in fact everything in stock de-
sirable, stylish and at bargain value.
Black Brocade Indias, Black Satin
Duchesse. Black Peau de Sole, Black
Taffetas and Black Gros Grain at special
prices the balance of this week.