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The hopeless defeat of the Repub =
lican tariff bill in the Senate on Tues
day, is evidence conclusive that tn e
Republicans fear the result OF tampe r..
ing with law that is becoming more
satisfactory every day. Since con
vening they have not done thing b ut
pass appropriation bills and the prob a
bility of adjournment without an y
more legislative action to their credi t
is growing greater with every succeed =
ing session of Congress. There is
great ground for Democratic hope n
this, because they are spiking the ir
own guns on the question of d O.
nothing Congress, and bad as was t he
body that sat in the 53rd, its wo rk
will prove very salutary to Democra cy
when compared with that of the sat h
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International Arbitration.

The Venezuelan episode has already
strengthened the sentiment in favor of
a permanent international arbitration
board. A memorial has lately been
issued in London for the signatures of
both Englishmen and Americans,
requesting-without expressing any
opinion on pending controversies
the prompt conclusion of a treaty
whereby all disputes between the two
countries shall be referred to a per-
manent tribunal.
The views of General Grant upon
this subject will be read with special
interest at this time:
"Though have been trained as a
soldier and have participated in many
battles, there was never time when,
in my opinion, some way could not
have been found for preventing the
drawing of the sword. / look for
ward to an epoch when court recog
nized by all nations will settle inter
national difficulties instead of keeping
large standing armies as they do ii
Europe"
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The Monroe Doctrine.

The rerolute manner in which the
United States asserted its policy in
relation to the Monroe doctrine, as
applied to the situation in Venezuela,
has produced results that cannot but
be satisfactory to all lovers of peace.
The insulting, overbearing attitude of
Great Britain towards Venezuela has
changed and the tone of the English
press, as well as the utterances of her
statesmen, points to a peaceful settle
ment of the difficulties, in which right
and justice shall play more import
ant part than might. But Americans
must not forget that though apparent
willingness to yield something to us
was brought abont by condition of
affairs in Europe that may be changed
when the next time comes, and it is
quite doubtful if Englishmen ever for
get or forgive us for having in a meas
IRE Inundated them before the whole
world. With the three other great
powers ready to dispute with her over
the settlement of Eastern and African
questions, she was in no position to
JOIN issue with the United States, and
therefore she has prepared herself to
yield as gracefully as the circumstanc
es Will permit. II she had felt per-
tectly secure at home, the "Flying
Squadron" would have visited New
York, Philadelphia and perhaps Wash
lngton before this.
Having reasserted and reafirmed
the famous Monroe Doctrine. and
having perhaps extended somewhat
Its original lines, we now occupy a
peculiar as we'll as hazardous place.
we are liable to be called on most
any day in the year to either recede
nom our position or fight Every
European nation sympathizes with
England in this controversy. Thev
40 not look very favorably upon our
claim OF supremacy upon this CONT
nent, and they will sooner or later
attempt to make us back down. They
WIN Try 10 choose a time when they
are ready and we are not. We could
NOT get the arms and ships With which
10 successfully resist an attack by
eitner OF the great powers OF Europe
IN less than two years if we commence
now. If this is true, and there can be
put little doubt about it, then any
further delay is exceedingly dangerous.
Every true American knows that we
VIII never recede from our position,
and knowing this, he ought to insist
upon having the proper steps taken to
prepare the nation for any emergency
which may arise T6avaaaa Rebu6H.
fas.
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Spent on National Cemeteries.


The annuel report of Brig. Gen. r. N.
Bachelor, Quartermaster General of
the United States Army, has just been
made to the Secretary of War. Among
a great variety of statistical informa-
tion are the following points;
The contract system for the supply OF
horses continues to give general satis-
faction, and the standard has been
greatly improved since the system was
adopted. The average cost of cavalry
horses for the fiscal year was 1854, and
for artillery horses s14s.04. The cavalry
mount of to-day excels that of any pre-
vious time, and all information shows
It to be superior to that in foreign
armies.
The cessation OF Indian wars and hos
tilities on the Rio Grande. rendering II
unnecessary to further maintain post
transportation on a field campaign
basis, the reduction in the number of
animals, wagons harnesses. teamsters.
hostlers etc, thus effected, together
with the forage and bedding heretofore
required for the animals, will affect
considerable saving to the appropria-
ticn. The average cost of team horses
during the year was sl67.S3, and or
mules $114S4. Under authority of Con-
gress an appropriation made for the
construction of buildings at, and the en-
largement of, such military posts as in
the Judgment of the Secretary of War
may be necessary" had been expended
as follows:
Fort Creek, Neb.. s7o.o5s; Preside, Of
San Francisco, Cal, $34,9f; Fort Myer,
Va, $45, 800; new post near Little Rock.
Ark, sf16, 600: jefferson Barracks. Mo-,
S14, $40: Plattsburg Barracks, N. Y, S2l, =
3S3; Fort Bliss, Texas, (reconstruction)
5000; Fort Yates, N. D., $500; Phila-
delphia depot, Penn, $3.50; Fort Trum-
bull, Conn, $500; Madison Barracks, N
Y, s119; Fort Wayne, Mich, SIC; Fort
| Thomas, KY, sos; Columbus Barracks
Ohio, s133; Fort Harrison, Montana
800: Fort Ethan Allen, VT, SCI; Fort
| Sheridan, ILL.,, S11, 1853.
During the year 7,340 white marble
headstones were provided to mark the
| graves of soldiers, sailors, and marines
| buried in National. post, city and vii
lage cemeteries, and the sum of $l9,454'
SIS was expended in necessary repairs tc
| roadways to National cemeteries, which
were constructed by special authority
| of Congress. An examination of the
| records shows that the appropriation
| made by Congress for the establish
ment, maintenance, and Improvement
of National cemeteries, including IA.
of Superintendents, headstones, monu
| ments, purchase of sites, and construc
ticn, and repair of roadways from thei
inception n to June 80, 1895, amounted IL
the aggregate to $751; ,63647.
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THURSDAY, MARCH S, 1896.
The Patriotism of the Period.

Elsewhere in this issue will be found
an entertaining article from the pen
of Judge White of Missouri, in which
the author touches up in very happy
manner the bogus patriotism of the
present day. The keen sarcasm of
production will doubtless commend
itself to the average reader who does
his own thinking and who pins his
faith to no mans sleeve. Judge
White apparently belongs to that
class of vigorous thinkers, like Carlyle
and Horace Greeley, who persist in
calling a spade spade rather than an
oblong garden implement. The pub
lie needs more such writers--men
who will tell the reader what he ought
to know rather than what he wishes
to hear-men who strike straight from
the shoulder, yet never hit below the
belt.
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Heart

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 recommendations
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
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CHARTER NOTICE.

IN TIE Court or Common Pleas OF Columbia
county, Pennsylvania.
Notice Is hereby giUen that an application lciU
De made 10 the said court on the Both ddp or
March 1896, at 10 o'clock a. nl under the FAct TO
p'optde Jor me Incorporation aud regulation or
dnd as supplements, bp L. d. white, j. X. Lock-
ara, H. q. Sherwood, W, o. Holmes ana W. u.
JulY FOR NE charter ordn Intended corporation
ana object or hhfch is the maintenance OF a Cfub
Tor social enjoyment, ana jon this purpose TO
haze, posses ana en1og all me rights, benefits
ana prfDfie9es coyUeITed 0V The said Act ana IT'S
supplements.
MA GILL,
2-27-4t. WINTERST'EEN,
SOkiCitOrS.
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TRICKS OF A DRUGGIST.
He Prevents Slavery to Morphine by Slim
pie Deception.

He Prevents Slavery TO Morphine by Sim
pie Deception.
"A good deal is written about the i'm
prudence of physicians in prescribing
morphine, but not half as much as
should be-" said a veteran Wabash
Avenue druggist. THE slaves of that
drug are on the increase They have no
trouble in procuring 1t, II they have the
money to pay for IL. 1t Is a safe propo-
sitfon that a large proportion OF NOR
phine users, especially women. have
been led into the habit by the bad 5udg-
ment of their physicians Let me give
you an instance: A woman In this
neighborhood was I'll with an exceeding
ly painful disease. Her doctor wrote
her prescription containing morphine.
She is a sensitive, nervous woman, of q
type common enough, and readily re-
sponded to medicine. / thought she
was well, when in the course of few
days, she sent the prescription to me to
be renewed. A week later 1t came again.
and In less than a week after that the
servant brought 1t third time. l had
her leave II and sent for the woman's
husband. Why did his wife require the
prescription so often? asked him. He
didn't know, but she had told him she
SouiuH uO without IL. Dlu he hHoW ~
contained morphine? He did not, and
was horror-stricken. He was confident
his wife was ignorant of the presenc,
OF the drug, to whose effect she was be-
ginning to yield. / am satisfied, also,
she knew nothing of it. / fixed up
little scheme with the husband. ] pre-
pared the prescription, leaving the NOR
phine out. 1t was sent back once after
ward, and that was the end of 1t. That
woman was rescued without knowing
how near she had been to slavery.
Another case: 1 filled prescription
for pills containing considerable per-
centage of morphine for a young mar
ried woman. She experienced the
effects of the drug, not knowing what
1t was, and, of course, sent 1t to be re-
newed several times. got hold of her
husband, pledged him to aid, and sub
stituted quinine pills, The core was
completed.
There are many other instances. how
ever where women learn the nature or
the stuff they are taking, and before
they realize it are its victims. s."-Chl-
cago Tribune.
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SHERIFFS SALE,

By virtue Of writ OF FL Fa, issued out of the
Court OF Common Pleas Of Columbia county,
Penna., and TO me directed, there will be ex-
posed to public sale at the Court House in
Bloomsbury, Pa, on
SATURDAY, MARCH aS, 1906.
at 2o'clock p M, all that certain piece or par
Gel OF land situate In Fishingcreek township,
Columbia county and state OF Penna bounded
and described as follows, to>wit: Bounded on
the north by Huntington creek, on the east
and south by public road, and on the west by
Abraham Eveland, containing ONE ACRE OF
land more or less whereon are erected
FRAME DWELLING HOUSE.
and outbuildings.
Seized, taken into execution at the suit of
Carey Pealer VS.. Elisha K Robbins, and to be
sold as the property OF Elisha X. Robbins.
j. B. MCHENRY,
BRITAIN, Attorney In fact. Sheriff.
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Double breasted coat, fulled buttons,
the latest creation in nobby dresses,
$1,000.
BUTTONS.
They are extremely pretty this year,
and decidedly Sin it." Everything
points to the fact that buttons are TO
be worn this year and dresses trimmed
profusely with them. In consequence
Of that we have prepared ourselves for
the desire, and are showing an elegant
assortment of them in all colors and
sizes. Pearl smoked and white, gold
steel and black jet.
EJIBR OLDERED ANL2 WHITE
GOODS.
Now is the time to buy your en-
broideries while they last and the as
sortments are correct and complete.
Most of our designs this year are to
be seen exclusively here. AL are the
newest to be had. White goods, all new.
DISHES.
We always did show the largest line
of dishes to be seen any where around
here. We nave increased them this
spring, and now can show you ten de.
signs priettier and neater than ever.
They can only be had here and we
will guarantee every piece we sell.
Dinner sets or odd pieces, it is all the
same. Sets any where from $500 to
$1,000. What do you think of a
chamber suit, 10 pieces for $a.so,
Pretty pattern too.
GROCERIES.
We quote you few specials this
week: Canned corn, &C., regular Ioc.
quality. Best rolled oats, &C. h., or
nine lbs. a5c. Best marrowfat beans,
&c. qt., a at. csc.
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THE DRESS GOODS FOR
SPRING NE YER WERE
RETTTER

.SPR/NG NEDER WERE
PRETZXER.
Designs never more unique or eye
pleasing and prices lower. The colors
are soft and winning. and in fact the
goods are all you could ever dream
of. We are receiving every day new
and fetching dress patterns. Styles
are exclusively ours; only one pattern
of each design. We will not duplicate
them, and SO have no fear of seeing
someone else with one like it.
Newest spring novelties, 40 in. wide,
4atc. the yd.
All wool serges, 50 in. wide, make
elegant cycle suits, soc. the yd.
Some all over effect in the newest
designs, 3S in. wide and all wool at
$I.oo the yi.
MOHAIR GLASSE-the very la
test for summer dresses, never saw
anything prettier at $3.50 the yd.
SUITS.
Do you want to be strictly Sin it
this spring. Then along with your
other dresses you must have a tailor
made gown. They are the "Ultra
Fashionable" for spring and extremly
pretty. Our line is open now for your
inspection, and we have variety that
is sure to please.
Suit, serge, full 81 yd. skirt lined
with russellne, full stiffened, bound with
velveteen, blaze jacket, 5000.
Suit, serge blue, full 81 yd. skirt
lined throughout with russeline, stiff
ed to the correct shape. blazer JACKIE,
or double breasted coat, $1,000; Oh
with the coat half lined with silk
collar lined with silk, SI2.oo.
Suit, covert cloth, light color, skir
full lined, and stiffened skirt made
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Nerves

were very badly affected, so that / could
not do my own work. I consulted our
family physician and received little
help. read about Hoods Sarsaparilla
and decided to try it. In few weeks
had been benefited so much that was
able to do my own housework, washing
and all. / have, also, taken Hoods Pills
in connection with Hoods Sarsaparilla,
and they, too, have done me much good.
will not be without them. have taken
thirteen bottles of Hoods Sarsaparilla and
through the blessing OF God it has cured
me, | have worked as hard as ever the
past summer, and am thankful to say l
am perfectly we'll. advise any one whose
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Stomach

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 M. 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
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60 x 7EM OUT

enough wear its welcome out. 1t all very well
along in November share in the chdrens enthusiasm
the falling flakes but good gracious that four
months ago. Suppose all do something spring to
give back the sunny days,
The breeze perfumed by Towering sprays"
and all the other beauties and blessings OF the season. AS
share bringing this about have opened all the new
and pettest novelties of the Come and them
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at 25c. Caps neatly trm icd
with full ruching at 49c and SOC.
Handsome Silk Caps and Lawn
Caps with lace edsing and large
ribbon or Null Ties on, 9Sc, 81 25
and $I.4o, ChiIdrens long dresses
neatly trimmed at 25c, 400, SOC
and 0oc and up to any price you
wish to pay. Childrcn's long dress,
es handsomely trimmed with En-
broidery at $I,25, $I.49, $L6g
and $IoS,
lfyou want the very best shoc
for baby, we would a1vi-c you
to get J and 7 Cousins. We have
a special sale this week on them
at JAG, S5c, and 9Sc, these prices
are for few days onlj'.
Infants soft sole shoes buttoncd
at 35c and 400, childs Kid button
shoe, patent leather tip 40c.
Our Toilet Department quotes n
few soap prices, Colgatc's Turkish
Bath soap SC, GIycerine, Honey
Oat Meal and Bay Rum soap SC.
Cosmo Buttermilk soap SC, Pure
CASTLE soap, 4 cakes loc, Cuticura
soap lac, Pears soap l2c, Mcdi-
Gated Tar soap 10
Our Red Letter series Of paper
bound books 50 titles best authors
for light reading mailed to you
address at Sc each and postage
Respectfully,
c0nag Inn g}opy
Cor. w. Market and Public Square
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B a b y-T h {
prcc cious little
Tot must have ;
word, we give 4;
good space OF
our second hcoi
to babys' outfits
This week w s |
childrcns silkEn
b broijered Caps
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7E FNOb stick tenaciously
t , 6aDEYto facts. 1t is
fact when we tell you Our Mail
Order Department serves purchas-
ers at a distance as we'll as if they
came to the store in person. 1t
is a fact our store business is grow
ing and as it increases in volume we
make it better and better. Our
business wasn't built in day but
was built to endure. We laid the
foundation for it on Honest Prin-
cipals and we are still pushing on.
ward npon these lines. We now
offer you a larger stock, better
values, and lower prices then ever
before. 1t is reasonable TO assert
the greater the bulk ofthe business
the smaller the prices you will be
asked to pay. This is worth some
thing to you, it helps you to eco
nomise and makes you happier
for it.
During this week we want to in
terest you in silks. We offer you
beautiful Figured Pongce Silk
in all the latest shades and designs
just suited for fancy waists at the
yard SO cents.
Another worth your attention is
a Figured Habutai with Taffeta
finish both in the New Dresden
and Persian designs, three qualities
go this week at 4oc, soc and Soc.
Kai Kai Wash Silks made up
handsomely into entire suits or
seperate waists; we have sold thou
sands Of yards Of these silks.
Every one should have a dress
from this material. We will sell
a limited quantity this week at 23c,
Tinsil Gauze is the latest thing
for Evening Waists, as its name
indicates it is fine net with gold
and silver running through the
stripes, it comes 40 inches wide.
Very rich and striking we offer it
at 4oc the yard,
Right in fashions vanguard you
will find the Corset, do you give
enough attention to this garment.
We have tried to get a perfect one
and feel we have it in our MADAM,
Louise flexible easy fitting con-
forming to your shape, gives sup
port were support is needed, made
with two side steels. Satine Strips
Extra long, Embroidered Top
price should be 75c, but VIC make
speciality Of it at SOC.
II h T \ ,
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate OF Fred Schi1inn tate OF the Tolrn or
bloomsbury, deceased
Notice rs hereby gtUen that letters OF adnfafS-
ration on the estate Of Fred SchTtnn, late ora
Io,on Or bloomsbury, deceased, hare been grant
ca 10 TIE undersigned ddlntniStrdtrtS, 10 3choIa
al PEI rs0ns indebted 10 said estate are requested
70 make payments, ana those hdrtnQ claims or
idytO CATHA RINE SCHVIyN
Herring AM AdmtIlfsnatriI,
S-5-bt BioORSbllrO, Pa.
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JONAS LONGS SONS
WEEKLY CHATS.
WILKES BARRE, Pa,

Aap ~
Somebody once
said I" Facts are
stubborn things ="
and while we dis
like stubborness
in some cases we
stick tenaciously
to facts. 1t is a
The herald., 1896-04-08
A Visiting Card Swindle.

A most audacious enterprise has been
undertaken and successfully carried out
by a respectable looking man. He rang
the bell Of a house tho other day, and, pre-
senting n visiting card, asked for the mis-
tress, Mrs. Blank, saying that the lady
whose card he offered had sent him. She
was dear friend Of Mrs. Blanks. so that
the latter listened willingly to the story
the man had to tell.
He was the usual poor but deserving
parent of unnumbered children. Mrs.
Blanks friend had promised clothes and
had sent him to her to see if she could give
him work. If not, he was to go to Mrs.
Dash, common friend of both. ~ can b
give you employment, " said Mrs. Blank,
"but will give you temporary help, at
all events. Wait moment, and l will
bring you down some money"
AS she descended, with her purse in
hand, she saw the man stealthily remove
some. visiting cards from the receiver in
the hall and slip them into his pocket.
What are you doing that for?" she
asked, her suspicious aroused.
The man looked up in CONSERVATION and
fed without another word. Mrs. Dash 8
card of course, had been obtained in tho
same way.
Mrs. Blank Is now warning all her ae-
quaintances to put no trust in any man
who may present her card or use her name.
-Pearson's Weekly.
The herald., 1896-04-08

to lift me in seesaw fashion far out Of the
nest every time I let it glide too far out
over the upper eGge Of the barrel.
Like the pricking of pins the snow crys-
tails blew against my fsce, and had con-
tinually to dry the telescope glasses with
my woolen mittens. as the vapor from my
breath settled on the lenses in numberless
crystals, and formed an extra sheet of
glass. But they were glorious, those hours
ON the lookout! The air was generally
clear, and the human eye could see, even
from the deck, great distances within those
southern latitudes. Only from the crows
nest can one fully appreciate the super
natural charm of antarctic scenery. Up
there you seem lifted above the pettiness
and trovbles of everyday life Your hori-
zon Is wide, and from your high position
you rule the little world below you. On
ward, onward stretch the icefelds, the
narrow channels about the ship are opened
and closed again by current and wind. and
as you strain your sight to the utmost to
find the best places for the vessel to pene-
trate, your eyes wander from the ships 8
bow out toward the horizon, where foes
and channels seem to form one dense vast
icefeld. Ice and snow cover spars and
ropes, and everywhere are perfect peace
and silence.
We always observed the white shining
reflection OF the icefields in the air, and
we were thus warned from afar even Of
the presence of n narrow stream of ice or
an iceberg. This ice blink and the pres
ence of the white petrol never deceived us.
&C. e. Borchgrevink in Century.