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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-02
Sabbath Reform,

Mr.. ]. c. Batham, National Super
intendent Of the Sabbath Observance
department Of the w. c. T. u, has
sent out, in connection with repre-
sentatives Of other societies, call
and appeal to all lovers of the Lords
Day to devote April 5th to I2th in
elusive to special secret and public
prayer, that this day for rest and wor-
ship may be better loved and honor
ed. 1t is suggested that prayer be
offered Ist. That Christian people
may refrain from secular business and
amusements on the Lords day,
cease to patronize Sunday trains and
papers and give the day as far as
practicable to communion with God,
and helping others to more Christ-like
thinking and living. ed. That God
will lead in New York and elsewhere
to permanent victory for Sabbath law
and obedience thereto, and give wis
dom and success to all societies seek
ing to exalt the Lords day. I'D.
That Congress may be lead to give a
good Sabbath law to the District OF
Columbia, and to pass the pending
law 10 release from toll on the Lords
day those engaged in interstate COM
merce, and the nations employees in
the mail, militia and other branches
of its service. 4th. That workmen
and others may learn that proper civil
Sabbath laws are not oppression, but
prevention of Sunday slavery and pro-
lection of human rights and national
freedom and that Gods gift Of one
day in seven for the rest and worship
is not a burden, but a blessing to
body, mind and soul.
All pastors are requested to urge
the observance of this Week of
Prayer, and to devote its mid-week
meeting, one Sabbath School session,
and at least one sermon to this sub
ject, and all Women's Christian Tenn
perance Unions, Christian Edeavor
Societies, Epworth Leagues, and
other young peoples organizations are
urged to give at least one meeting to
prayer for these objects.
SECY SABBATH OBSERVANCE.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-02
A Straightforward Blu siness

Making bid for popular patronage needs diplomacy
nesse sharpness its management Plan cean honest
methods what the public tie These methods you will
find in force here all times. We attribute success in
great measure to their practice.
We are here you faithfully this point
ed place where you spend dollar you get good
large dollars worth.
We ready for the spring business got
full of bright, merchandise for you to
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-02
Hea art

As well as all other important organs
find strength and vigor in Hoods Sar-
saparilla. The way in which Hoods
Sarsaparilla restores strength after
serious illness, by purifying, vitalizing
and enriching the blood, wins warm
praise and cordial recommendation
Read Mrs. Messengers interesting
statement:
81 want to say few words in praise of
Hoods Sarsaparilla. Nearly two years
ago my health began to run down, and in
the fall had an attack of the grip From
that time on my heart and
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-02

The Democratic County Commit.
tee, at their meeting last Saturday,
saw mt to pass resolution, which ap-
pears elsewhere in the report of their
proceedings, condemning the course
OF the Sentinel in its treatment Of
Democratic officials. This resolution
was no doubt called forth by the fact
that the Sentinel has for some time
past kept up war on nearly every
Democrat who holds public position.
Senator Cochran, State Senator for
this district Grant Herring, Revenue
Collector for this district w. F. Har.
rlty, chairman of the Democratic
National committee; William Chris
man, chairman of the county COM
mlttee; the county commissioners,
county treasurer, Prothonotary, Sher-
III and even the President Judge.
have all been subjected to the lash of
criticism.
If the attitude of the Sentinel be
right, then there is not an honest or
competent Democrat holding Office in
this county to-day. If this be true.
the Democratic party, which selected
these men, is responsible for this state
OF things and it is high time that the
party supremacy be overturned, and
the public offices be filed by the Re-
publicans.
But are the Democrats of Columbia
county willing to admit the charge
that they have shown their incapacity
to govern by selecting dishonest and
incompetent men to fiji all the public
otfices : If they are, then there is all
the more reason why the whole party
should be overthrown, because they
are unfit to hold political power. If
they are not, then it is but right and
proper that they should publicly re-
pudiate such charges, and call halt
on those whom they believe are actu-
ated only by motives of chagrin and
spite, occasioned by their own loss of
power and influence, and who are
determined that if they cannot run
the party they will disrupt and ruin it,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-02
THE OENsURE RESOLUTION.

The Democratic County Committee
at their meeting on Saturday last,
censured the publisher and editor of
Tie Sentinel, for their conduct "in
denouncing democratic principles and
democratic officials and representa-
tives IN national, state and county
offices without cause" A vote on
the adoption of the resolution of cen
sure as reported to us, was 81 to =
several members, including the chair
man, not voting. The resolution
might have been improved in its form
by discriminating between judicious
and free criticism which is allowable
tor public journal, and may be prop
erly exercised whenever occasion may
require, and assaults inspired by
personal animosity or interested mo-
tive. That Mr.. Vanderslice has an
tagonized great number of persons
and endeavored to SOW mistrust and
excite hostility against them without
adequate cause, is generally believed
by just and intelligent men. And that
he is in opinion Populist, thorough
ly unsound upon the money question,
and has denounced President Cleve-
land for his financial policy, is well
known to the readers of the Sentinel,
and has afforded much qualification
to our political enemies. The CoLUM-
BIAN, however, has generally refrained
from remarks upon the course of a
newspaper which may be considered
its rival for public favor, and has been
dislnchned to controversy or jangling
with protesting democratic neighbor,
about Its position or conduct with
reference to public men or measures.
But in the approaching campaign,
when the question of sound money
will be vital issue to be passed upon
by the people, it will become neces-
sary that sound teaching shall charac-
terlze all journals protesting the demo
cratic faith. And that unreliable OF
refractory leaders be retired from the
party councils, if discipline is to be
maintained and success made posi-
bic. In this view the resolution was
warranted, and it came from the
proper quarter-the regular and indie
pendent representatives of our party
in public meeting regularly assembled
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-02
The Garment Room.

Filled to repletion with the most
worthy ideas of the most prominent
makers. Jackets, capes, suits and
separate skirts. Yours is among them;
let us help you select it. Newest
style tailor made suits in black, blue
and mixed goods, five yard skirts,
tight fitting or jacket waist.
5000 to $1,000.
Skirts separate, in plain, black and
figured. Mohair, five yards wide,
lined throughout and bound with
velveteen,
e. co to SIo 90
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-02

BY the Democratic State rules
regulating party action, the last Satur.
day in March has been fixed for the
meeting OF County Committees, to
perfect their organization by the cleo
ton of chairman and secretary, and
of course for the transaction of such
other business as is committed to their
jurisdiction by local rules. By a resolu.
ton of the Democratic Convention
of this county in August 1904, the
state rules were adopted so far as they
were applicable for this county. And
by one of our county rules, in presi-
dental years, when the State Conven-
tion is held before the County Con
vention, the choice of delegates is to
be made by the county standing COM
mittee. The chairman of that CON-
mittee acted under regular authority
in calling the meeting of the County
Committee on Saturday last, and the
committee met and acted regularly in
perfecting its organization by choose
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-02
More Gown Stufs.

Might as we'll attempt to describe -
we'll we will say, paint rose, as de.
scribe them. Come and see them
Rather have your judgment than oul
own. They were bought for you.
Latest spring novelties. A hand
some selection to pick from.
3S in. wide. 4oc. the yd.
All wool and silk and wool novel.
ties in the most approved style. cut in
pattern lengths, only one of style,
3S in. wide, Soc. the yd.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-02

In the case of William Neal & Sons.
before Judge Metzgar on Tuesday,
council for the defendants filed a mo-
ton to quash the proceedings, and on
request Of council for the other side a
rule was granted to show cause why
the proceedings should not be quashed.
was and the hearing continued until
ApEil roth, at II o'clock.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-02
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate OF Theodore Leicfs, late OF benton tolon-
ship, deceased.
Notice Is herebp 0iren that letters or dd'nints-
trdtfon on TIE estate or Theodore LeiCis, iate or
Benton totcashfp, deceased, haze been granted TO
me undersigned administrator 10 lnli0n al per-
sons Indebted 10 Satd estate are requested 10 make
payments, ana lhOse hauinO claims on demands
artl make knolcH the same loith0W delay 70
MOSES McHENRY,
4-2-6f, Administrator,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-02
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the following ac-
counts have been fiied In the Orphans Court OF
Columbia county, and Will be presented TO the
said Court on the first Monday OF May A. ID.
are filed within four days thereafter viii be
confirmed absolute:
The final account of II. q. Supplee and Albert
Girton, executors OF the estate or G. w. Supplee
deceased, Testamentary trustee OF the estate
OF William ]. Allen, late OF Madison township,
deceased
Clerks ONCE, G.. NJ QUICK
Bloomsbury, Pa, April l, 1896. Clerk o. c.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-02
Sheets and Pillow Cases

Our window full of them and lots
more inside. Made out of the best of
muslin, in the best possible manner,
and in some cases better than you
could. Saves you time and trouble,
and what else, money. We have them
plain and hemstitched, bleached and
unbleached.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-02
StOn aCh

is out OF order, or who is suffering from
nervous prostration or heart trouble, to
take Hoods Sarsaparilla and Hoods Pills
and be cured. Hoods Pills when taken
with the Sarsaparilla help just as much
again" MRS. MARY NJ. MESSENGER,
Freehold, Pa.
N. b. II you decide to take Hoods Sar-
saparilla' do not be induced to buy any
other instead. Get Hoods and only
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-02
Shirts,

We are showing the best outing
shirt for men at soc. that can be pur-
chased in town. We never offered
you any thing like it. Then we have
better ones at higher prices, some
with two collars and two pair Of cuffs.
The Hosiery Section
Clamors for a place in print. Can
only quote you two or three of the
many good things here:
Bicycle hose, extra long, extra
strong
2oc. the pair.
Ladies hose, absolutely fast black,
never saw their equal for price at
25c. the pair.
Grocery Department.
We are always on the lookout for
something to please you here as well
as anywhere else. A new lot of goods
just received and among them some
very new and attractive novelties. AL
ways try to keep this department up
to the standard and ahead of others.
Perry & Brooks early June Peas,
something new at
This week only. Ioc. the can.
I2ac. quality. $500 the dozen.
Something extra nice in loose oil ,es..
New keg just opened. AS fine goods
as you will pay soc. for pint bottle.
soc. the quart.
Mammoth Queen olives, finest on
the market in aS OF. bottles,
75c. the bottle.
Among other things, Neufchatel
cheese, nice and fresh. Finest In
ported, Roquefort and Meadow sweet
cheese.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-02

Don't miss the entertainments at
the Opera House, April 9 and 10.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-02
PuFsel & HaFman,
RLOOMSBURG, PA.
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the following ac'
counts have been filed in the Court OF Common
Pleas OF Columbia county, and will be present
ed TO the said Court on the first Monday or May
A. ID. 1886, and confirmed nisi and unless eX-
ceptions are filed within four days thereafter,
VIII be confirmed absolute:
The second account OF A. Y. Schoch, assignee
for the benefit OF creditors OF Isaiah W. Nc
Kelvy.
The first account OF John NJ Clark, assignee
for the benef1t OF creditors OF William Neal,
Clinton W. Neal and Robert @. Neal, trading
under the firm name or William Neal Sons.
The nrst account OF John NJ. Clark, assignee
for the benefit OF creditors OF William Neal
Prothonotary's office, G. NJ. QUICK,
Bloomsbury, Pa, April ], 1896. Prothonotary.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-19
PERSONALS.

Chauncey Depew says he has supreme
faith In Governor Morton's nomination.
Minister Terrell. who is home from
Turkey on leave of absence. is visiting
his aged mother who lives III Lynch
burg, Va.
Charles n. Vance, son of the late Sen
ator u. Il. Vance. is TO run for Congress
in the Ninth. or Asheville, district OF
North Carolina.
Charles Salaman. who enjoys the dis
tinct.1n of being the oldest living Eng
lish composer. has just celebrated his
eighty-second birthday.
Henry Irving fatty denies the report
that he would retire fH1m the stage at the
end of his present season. lie says he
hasn't even thought of such thing.
Count Won Caprivi. chancellor OF the
German Empire, who has been living
quietly at the home of his niece on a
large estate in Northern Prussia. is at
work on hts memoirs. q :
Queen Sophia. OF Sweden. is one of
the richest women in the world She
was Princess OF Nassau. and her broth
ers. from whom she inherited her money.
owned the gambling tables at yViesba-
den.
The trousseaux for the royal brides
Princess Maud of Wales and her cousIn
Princess Alexandria. of Coburc-are al
ready In course of preparation. Both
are being made almost exclusively in
England
According to London correspondent.
up TO the present time Mr. Justin McCar-
thy has received something like eco 0oO
US MS share of the proceeds of the sale
OF MS History of Our Own Time" 1t Is
sa mat nearly the whole OF his Geo
oUo proiit has been devoted to the cause
of Ireland
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-19
TIE NAVAL STRENGTH OF THE
UNITED STATES,

The New York Sun. which does NOT
think that Spain can afford to go to war
with this country. seeing that she has
her hands fun in lighting Cuba, publishes
the following showing our available
naval force for service In home waters:
We have. TO begin with. the two first
class a!morclads Indiana and Massachu-
sstts, OF lO,2SS tons. lS-inch armor, and
l3-inch. S-inch and 6-nch guns. The
massachusetts. although still to have hey
speed trial, VIII he ready for sea duty
whenever called upon. The Oregon could
also, on short notice. be started 10 ioin
her sister ships in the Gulf by way of
Cape Horn; but she would not be need :
ed. Next. we have the battleships
Maine and Texas, of GGS2 and 6.3l5 tons.
both OF excellent speed. carrying respec-
lively lO-inch and l2-inch batteries. be-
sides G-inch and smaller pieces. The
Texas is under repair but can be count
ed upon.
Admiral Bunce's flagship is the 21-
knot armorcd cruiser New York. of s. 200
tons, carrying. S-nch and 4-inch guns.
bhe is superior To any Spanish armor-
Ell cruiser. as the Indiana and her mat q
are each superior 10 the modern battle
SHIPS which Spain possesses worthy to
compare with them. Three other armor-
ed ships available are the ,. $50 ton mont
tors Amphtr!;c, Miantonomoh and Ter
ior with their l0-inch batteries; and
fourth is the ram Ka;ahdin. Such
an array of armorclads would be over
wheIming against any Spanish force
of cruisers and gunboats we have
the crack Columbia ana Minneapolis. OF
3.Ti5 tons and 22.OS and % knots: the
Cincinnati and Raleigh. 3.3l3 tons and
probably ~ 10 20 knots; the san Fan
cisco and Newark. OF LOSS tons and 1917
and 10 knots: the Malblehead and Mont
somery. 2,0S9 tons and 1915 and 10 knots
Three of these vessels are in the Medi-
| teranean, but could easily be sent 20 thu.
Gulf"
1t is understood that the above dos $
not include the ships of this country
on the As.atic and Pacific stations.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-19
MR. CLEvELAND.s SCHEME.

The Washington correspondent of the
Baltimore american says, at is believed
at the Treasury Department that within
Ii short time President Cleveland will
issue an additional order, Including
within the Jurisdiction of the Civil Ser
vice Commission every employee Of the
Government in Washington and else
where who has not yet been brought.
within that jurisdiction"
This Is alright but the correspondent
goes out OF his way to say that the
movement Is Scheme of Mr.. CIeve-
lands when the fact Is. assuming the
reort to be true, that the President Will
only be carrying out the provisions of the
platform of the Democratic party, which
declared for civil service reform.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-19
A NOTE OF WARMING.

The Philadelphia Ledger, which Is Re
publican sends note of warning to the
Republican Congress against the admis-
sion of New Mexico as State, and says:
1T Will prove thorn in the flesh.
Two Senators from the sand and sage
brush home of half-breed MeXicans will
add two votes 10 the free silver party
In the Senate. and make Il impossible in
all proba Oili,y. for q Republican Con
gress to pass u protective tarif bin with
out free-silver rider
This warning is timely. but II anyone
believes it Is going to be needed to the
extent desired by the Ledger 1t is a
mistake
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-19
ATrAcKINa sEoaErARY MonToN

The attack on Secretary of the In
terror Morton by Chicago firm. charg-
ing him with corruption n the matter
OF purchasing seeds for free distribu-
ton. Is another evidence of Republican
smallness in their endeavor to damage
the officials of the Government.
No one but those who have n purpose
to serve believes for moment that the
Secretary is guilty of the charge, and
beyond the fact that It will occasion
the gentleman some annoyance, it car
do him no HARM
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-19
THE PRESIDENTS CUBAN POLICY

In letter from Washington to the
Chicago Record. w. q. Curtis saws that
there will be no early change in the
policy OF th.,P,esident concerning Cuba n
affairs. and the original understanding
that the United States will observe strict
neutrality until the end of tile present
campaign, Will be faithfully adhered TO.
He asserts that the Spaniards have only
few weeks OF lighting before them. and
that ell The military movements mus.
cease when the rainy season begins. the
last OF April o: th= first of MAY. Last
year the rainy season was late. BIZ. nc
coTding 10 the peyversity of nature il is
expected TO begin much earlier than
usual this year. Then il Will be impos
sible for the Spanish army 10 remain in
the field. not only on account of tho
condition OF the roads. bu; because of
the climate. to which the soldiers are
not accustomed and which is shoclxinrlv
fatal 10 those who have been accustomed
TO the pure air of Spain. The revo,u-
tionists will suffer comparatively little
embarrassment because they an. not en-
numbered with camp equipage, artillery
or supplies. The rank and file ara
nearly all negroes who Were born and
bred in the cause and thrive upon the
sniasma that arises from the soil during
the rainy season. Therefore, they NAV
practically have their own way until the
dry season begins again in October.
The Washington correspondent of tba
Philadelphia Times. writing on the SUBJ
ject. says that the President has decided
TO issue proclamation according lei-
ligerent rights to the insurgents about
the middle of May. should Spain decline
to accept the good offices of this Gov
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-19

eminent to endeavor to bring about a
settlement between Spain and the insur-
gents. note making such an offer hay
ing already been sent to the Madrid Gov
eminent. The President. itseems. is de-
termined to take some action in behalf
of the Cubans. and many in Washington
believe that 1t will come earlier than
has yet been suggested.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-19
EIGHT PAGES

Some interesting counterfeiter has fill
ed Newport full Of spurious quarters and
half dollars.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-19

he prnyeth best who leaves unguessed
The mystery of anothcr's breast.
Why checks grow pale, why eyes o'eYflow
Or heads pre white thou ncedst not know.
Enough to note by many n sign
That every heart hath needs Ike thine.
Whittier.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-19

Boss Platt's remark that there is a
great deal of wind in the Mckinley
campaign is just SO.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-19

AT meeting of the Massachusetts
I Library Club the other day George Ma
ven Putnam said that only about ten per
cent OF what is written for publication
i Is ever printed. the other ninety per
cent. being thrown away.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-19

The poet sought to sing nations songs;
The soldier fought to right u nation y wrongs.
Which OF the twain did worthiest laurel win?
But for the song the soldier had net hccn.
Frank l.. Stanton.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-19

Senator Cameron. according to reports
expects to be the candidate of the free
SILVER men for President. and has been
laying wires for the nomination for two
years, asserts the Brooklyn Eagle
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-19

& Colorado woman kissed Ben Till
nan In the presence of 5000 Colorado
,men. but whether the men were publish
Ing the woman or the woman was pub
fishing the men Is not made clear
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-19

a novel means of defense has been
tried at the town of Holguin. Cuba. AS
PROOF against sudden onslaught that
town has been surrounded by thousands
OF yards of barbed wire.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-19

William Graves. of New York, Monday
MED In the District Supreme Court II
petition for mandamus to compel Sec
rotary Carlisle to deliver to him 81 500
ZOO of the recent issue of bonds.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-19

The statistics of the Mercantile Lib
rsry. the largest lending library in New
York City. show that SO per cent. OF the
DOCKS are novels. and that clergymen
are the greatest novel readers.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-19

An Indiana man has made application
for his ninth divorce. and he did not be-
gin his matrimonial career until he was
So years old.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-19

Sylvester Badkil Tongue has been
nominated for Congress in Oregon. Thl
belief has obtained that they had enough
tongue in Congress What is needed is
more Of the other thing.