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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-01-06
FEWER FAILURES THAN FOR NUM-
BEk OF YEARS.
Dun Sees Encouragement in the Business
Of tho Year lust Closed.

R. G. Dun & Co.'s weekly re-
view of trade says:
Failures for the year which clos
ed Friday night have been smaller
than in any other year since 1902;
in number smaller than in any year
except in 1895, and in average liza
bilities per failure smaller than in
any other year during the last
twenty-three years. The aggregate
of all failures, commercial and bank
ing, was $3.50, 600, 900, of which
SIS, 500, 900 was in banking. In
1850 commercial failures the
amount of liabilities was $I54,8 ,8oo,-
900, of which 500, 900, 900 was in
manufacturing and $73,7oo, 900 III
trading, win SI2, 100, 900 in brok-
erage and other commercial lines.
A new year opens with conditions
radically different from those which
prevailed year ago. Great finan-
cial distrust existed then, but has
passed away and the monetary sit
uation is no longer a matter of
anxiety. More than half million
men in few states, according to
official reports, are employed now
who were idle year ago, and the
general advance in wages for those
employed has gone far to restore
the rates prevailing before the panic.
The iron industry has bern great
ly encouraged by increased demand
during the last few weeks, and
while the slight improvement in pig
iron at Pittsburg has been main
tanned, Notwithstanding the great
est output ever known, the new
contracts for finished products have
been unusual for the season. They
include 10000 tons of steel rails to
one eastern mill, IL, 900 tons struc-
tural work for improvements at
New York alone, with large opera
tions at Chicago and other cities,
and greatly increased demand for
manufacturing materials generally
and especially for sheets.
The cotton industry is halted by
the question of wages, although a
reduction now seems probable. The
manufacturers have been buying
largely of material for worsted
goods and their purchases have
stimulated buying by wool manu-
facturers, so that the wool markets
are stronger, though without change
in quotations.
Wheat has declined SO of cent
with the Chicago market and corn
has meanwhile advanced 81 of a
cent. The cotton movement con-
tinues remarkably heavy, and yet
the slight advance last week is
maintained.
Failures for the week have been
3o5 in the United States against
43o last year and twenty-one in
Canada against thirty-nine last
year.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-01-06
TRAVERSE JURoRs--sEcoND WEEK.

TRAVERSE JURoRs--sEcoND WEEK.
Benton Twp-A. A. Colley, John Lau.
bach, Ira J. Thomas.
Berwick-Wm. Carey c. H. Fritz, H. M.
Kirkendall.
Bloom--phllip Crawford. Thos. Geddis,
Edward Holmes, c. F. Stohner, w. B.
Laubach.
Briarcreek-J c. Spoonenberg.
Catawissa-J. D. Bodine, T. P. Cheering.
ton, J. F. Fisher, John Kline, Daniel S.
Pensyl, ]. X. Sharpless.
Centrala--A. b. Fortner,
Cleveland--Jacob Carol, Jacob E. John.
son, Simon Leby.
Conyngham-James Donner, J. C. Men.
singer.
Fishingcreek-John w. Bogart, Amos
Dresher, E. NJ. Laubach, Daniel McHenry.
Hemlock-G. B. Hosler.
Locust-M. L. Raup.
Millville-Thos. Wright.
Mifflin-W. Hess.
Mt Pleasant-R. B. Seybert.
Pine--Benj. Lee, Alem b. Johnson.
Scott--Wm. E. Grimes.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-01-06
AUDITORS NOTICE.

Exceptions to acknowledgment Of
deed by B. w. Jury, Cosmopolitan Bull
Loan Association VS.. Emma Neyhard cd
In the Court Of Common Pleas of d
County.
The undersigned auditor, appointed
Court to pass upon said exceptions a1
distribution or the fund arising from q
tff's sale of the premises, will meet tho
interested for hearing and the perforI
his duties. at his of1ice In the Town of
burg, on Friday, the 28th day OF JaDud
at 10 o'clock in the forenoon at which
place all parties interested are require|
sent their claims, or be forever debarrl
coming In upon the said fund.
CHARLES G. BARK
Lies 81. al
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-01-06
STATE NEWS.

A movement is under way in Easton
for turning burying ground in that
city into park.
Paul Koitsch Jr., was arraigned at
Lock Haven on Monday for the MUIR
der of Edna Crider, aged six.
The Neffsville Fire Insurance Com
pany of Lancaster, with $I,7so,ooo
insurance in force, had no losses in
1897. ..,..
A needle: was removed last week
from Patrick Gallagher at Mauch
Chunk, after being Embedded in his
flesh for 20 years.
A stock company will erect an
opera house at Sunbury, to cost $780,
900.
A Hazleton boy was last week fined
$500 for shooting a cat within the
borough limits.
A fire of unknown origin broke out
at the Manufacturing Company's plant
at Milton, on Thursday last, and de-
stroyed the washer department.. The
plant was fully insured.
In renewing the ITO liquor licenses
in Carbon county this week, Judge
Craig warned hotel keepers to discon-
tinue serving free lunch.
A. c. Allison of Sunbury, who was
serving a term in the Penitentiary at
Pottsville, for fraudulently using the
mails, but was pardoned by President
Mckinley, has arrived home.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-01-06
AUDITORS NOTICE.

In re-estate or Mary D,fesbech, late or Fishiag-
creek to,cnshfp, Columbia county, Pa, decd
The undersigned auditor, appointed by the Or
phdns Court or Columbia county, 10 distribute
lhe 0dtdnCe IN the hands oJthe administrator or
mary Drtesodch. late or FishfngcTeek f0eoaship,
IN sdh county, deceased, to ana among the parties
le0dttD entitled thereto, tDfH sit at hts oce In the
toton or bloomsbury, Pa, on Friday. The 18th dap
or January, 1898, at 10 O'Clock a. n,., tohen ana
tohere az persons haufn1 claims against the said
estate 1ofu appear ana prove the me or be Tof-
euer deodrred from coming IN on said Jttnd.
l-5-H w. A. EXERT, AUDITOR.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-01-06
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that
counts have been filed in the
Columbia County, and will be
said Court on the first M0ndi
ID. 1898, and confirmed ntsi, a
tfons are filed within four day
be confirmed absolute.
I. The first and final accouI
committee OF Lavina Dewitt.
W
Bloomsbury, Pa, Jan. o, 1898.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-01-06
AUDITORS NOTICE.
Estate OF Z. j. Cole, deceased.

E5tIlB % e. j. COle, utcedSed
TIE undersigned auditor, appointed bv the Or
phdns' Court QJ Columbia county, 10 make dts
tft6utfo or the funds IN the hands OF the admin
thereto, tufu meet the parties Interested roT n ,
purpose or his appointment at his oDfce IN the
toton or bloomsbury, Pa, on Saturday, the 29th
forenoon OF said day ,Uhen aud tphere all persons
are required TO present their claims against the
estate " said deceased be debdiTed from co1nfno
IN FOR a share thereon
l-6 A. w. A. EVERT Asdjtos.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-01-06
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Estate OF Elias McHenry, late or Benton Borough,
deceased.
Notice Is hereby 0tpen that letters testamentdiV
on the estate or Elias Nell nTv, late or Benton
Borough, Columbia County, Pa. deceased, haze
been granted TO M. T. McHenTU, to lchOnl all per-
sons Indebted TO said estate are TeQy sted 10 make
payment. dud those having claim or demands
totu make kaot1n the same artthout Sielap.
Fritz, Atty. NIT. MHefTV,
1-6-6ts Executor.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-01-06
A DWELLING HOUSE.
RULE ON HEIRS.

Estate or Ldufna Stout, deceased.
To Fanny Rider, Shickshinny, Pa, Sarah Stout,
sometimes called Lula Evans, New York City;
Efhe Stout, New York City, Iineal descendants
OF said Lavina Stout, deceased, and to all other
you are hereby cited to be and appear before
The Judges OF our Orphans Court to be held at
Bloomsburg, on the f1Ist Monday OF February
next, then and there to accept or reIuse to take
the real estate OF said Lavina Stout deceased,
at the appraised valuation put upon 1t by in
quest, duly awarded by the said Court, and re-
turned by the Sheriff, or show cause why 1t
shall not be sold w. w. BLACK,
Sheriff,
1-6-4t. Sheriff's office, Bloomsbury, Pa,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-01-06

$SfN fNIS 10 lle has won Ill
(I aaHHfeer in the House, is
ubnant over the democratic out
look. He says the democrats will
sweep the country next year, and
hat in 1900 free silver will be ire
bistible. He condensed his reasons
|or this belief into the following
The gold standard is too narrow for
his magnificent country" Speak
ng of the republican party, Mr..
Bland said: "The Gage bill is
strictly in line with the republican
policy and with Maj. McKinley's
administration. They ought to
enact the bill into law"
Senator Bate, of Tenn. was red
hot for a few minutes, one day last
week, because of what he properly
considered discourteous treatment
# himself by officials of the Post
Dfhce Department, and the matter
nay be heard from on the floor of
ne Senate. Senator Bate went to
pc department and asked to see the
apers in the case of Peter Clarke,
no was recently nominated for
Pst master at Pulaski, Tenn, and
ainst whom charges have been
de. To his surprise he was told
Pie could not see them becaase
was not member of the Senate
|st Office committee. Represen-
tive Cox, who represents the dis
ct in which Pulaski is located,
S also refused look at the pa
S in the case. If there is anv
for these refusals it should be
lght to the notice of Senators
II Representatives who do mot en-
y being snubbed by department
icials; if there is no law, the Of
ial by whose order access was re-
these papers should be
mart for it in some way.
continuation of the Cleve-
Rnd Mckinley financial policy
|onds of the United States
practically be gold bonds,
hs they are now. Isn't it
nge then, that the large bond
ders should be in favor of Secre-
y Cages scheme to refund the
hded indebtedness of the country
th ~ per cent. gold bonds,
Pwing that it would reduce the
unit of interest paid by the gov
lent to the extent of ten or
millions year? The fact
pese bondholders are willing
UP that much money to get
gold" put upon U. S.
significant. 1t indicates
E the bondholders would
the perpetuating of the gold
d; also, that they believe, in
b with most democrats, that
laws do not justify the pol.
ON the Treasury Department in
eciding that U. S. bonds are pay
BILE in gold whenever their hold
rs so desire. Gold bonds will not
be authorized by Congress, but the
Effort to get such legislation may
Tesult in good by opening the eyes
bf many who have heretofore been
unable to see the drift of the gold
movement.
OF course everybody expects the
Spanish minister to try to earn his
~ by making things appear as
ble as possible for his country,
overdid his part in a state
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-01-06

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys
and bowels. Never sicken, weaken or
grippe. toc. A.1-1y
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-01-06
THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 1898.
WASHINGTON.
From our Regular Correspondent.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3rd, 1898

Secretary Gage is the financial
oss of the whole administration
butfit. He made bluff at resign
ing, if Mr.. Mckinley was dissatis-
fled with his advocacy of legislation
10 clirch the gold standard upon
r financial system, and Mr.. Nc
lley at once dropped to the gold
of the financial fence, and in
ID his willy Secretary of the
lry that he didn't want his
ion and was perfectly salts
what he had done and
gas doing. If that doesn't
be silver republicans in
et Mr.. Mckinley has
he lurch and surren-
baggage, to the gold
it will be plain as
lur face that they
convinced. AL
gratis were not at
Mr.. McKirley's
lch pleased with
It. It's worth
fatic votes.
(rk Bland, of
lkme Of "Silver
s been considered
yadmirers as one of
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-01-06
CLEARANCE SALE!

The firm of Pursel 81 Harman has been dis
solved, and I must reduce my stock There is
only one way to do it. I take account of stock
January 18th, and from now, Jan. LIST, until JAM
10th, will sell all goods at prices that you can
not help but see where you can save money All
the departments are included in this sale Any
where you go in this big store you will find the
department you wish to make your purchase in,
in touch with this great Clearance Sale.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-01-06

That's what up-o-date want. That's what we sell
we don't draw heavily pocket books either. Fitting
our specially, and perfect comfort to every
We carry the largest stock Of boots shoes and rubbers
county, and all new and fresh and bright Every size
shape, and prices not too high-nor to low.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-01-06
SHERIFFS SALE.

By virtue Of a writ of yend. Ex issued out of
the Court OF Common Pleas OF Columbia county
Pa. and to me directed, there will be exposed
to public sale at the Court House in Blooms
burg, on
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-01-06
Terrible Pains
In the Stomach Dreadful Head
aches-Face and Neck Covered
With BoiIs-cured by Hoods Sar-
Saparilia Skin Is Nau HIaar

"Iwas covered with boils all over my face
and neck. had dreadful headaches and
pains in my stomach. l took medicines,
but was not much benefited, and pro-
cured six bottles of Hoods Sarsaparilla.
After taking the first bottle could see an
Improvement. When had taken a few
more bottles the boils had all gone, my
skin was clear, my appetite returned, and
my health was entirely restored. am
thankful ever found such blood puri-
fer as Hoods Sarsaparilla. paid out
good deal of money for useless medicines
before taking Hoods Sarsaparilla." WE.
BEoKwITH, Hurlock, Maryland.
II you decide to try Hoods SarsapariIla
do not be induced to buy any other.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-01-06

are the only pills to take
with Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-03-26
Absolute
Purity

and perfection in manufact.
ure have instantly made the
popularity of the new
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-03-26
SCRIBN ER'S
NJ AGAIN.
F O r s 9 s

A GREAT PROGRAMME.
The story or the Revelation
by Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, to run
throughout the year. (For the first time
all the modern art forces and resources
will be brought to bear upon the Revo-
luton. Howard Pyle and corps Of ar.
lists are making over 100 paintings and
drawings expressly for this great work.
Captaia A. r. Nlahan's "The Amer.
lean Navy in the Revolution" to be IL.
Illustrated by Carlton T. Chapman, the
marine artist; Harry Fem, and others.
Thomas Nelson Pages First
I.ong Novel. "Red Rock-A Chron.
icle Of Reconstruction" Mr.. Page has
devoted four years to the story, and he
considers It his best work. illustrated
by b. West Clinedinst.)
llssdyard Kipli~g. Richard
Harding Davis. Joel ClhWnd.
Ter Harris. George w. Gable.
and others, are under engagement to
contribute stories during 1898.
Robert Graml's A." Searcls.I.tglst
Letters "-replies to various letters
that came in consequence Of his Gre.
Elections Of a Married Man" and "The
Opinions OF Philosopher"
"The Workers." in a new field
Walter A. Wyckoff, the college man
who became laborer, will tell all about
his experience with sweat shop laborers
and anarchists in Chicago. illustrated
from life by w. r. Leigh.)
The Theater. The Mine. ETC., will
be treated in "The Conduct Of Great
Businesses series las were "The
Wheat Farm, ""The Newspaper" etc.,
in 97), with numerous illustrations.
Iilc ut Girls Colleges - like the
articles on "Undergraduate Life at
Harvard, Princeton and YALE" and as
richly illustrated.
Political "Reminiscences by Sena-
tor Hoar, who has been in public life
for forty-fve years.
&. ID. Gibson will contribute two serial
sets Of drawings during go, "a New
York Day,"and "The Seven Ages Of
American Woman"
eB- The full prospectus for '9s IN small
book form (24 pages, printed IN twO col.
Ors, scith numerous Illustrations (cOuer and
decorations By Magfeld Parrish, sciN be
sent upon application, postage paid.
pp,cu "a m vEAR Ok cTs A Nuwpvu
CHARLES SCRIBNER's Sons, New FORK
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-03

The following places Of business
and residences are being supplied
with telephones this week: Mayor
Chinook, office; Geo. Tn. Smith,
butcher shop; Pres Carroll, gro
Gerry; C. R. Taggart, residence;
Craig Randall, residence; Elbridge
Currier, residence.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-03

The city council of New Rich
mond has granted two licenses 50
far to sell liquor. They have re-
fused to grant pool license
Courier.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-03

A New Line Of Sping hats in
the latest up to date sty les at Fred
Muckenhausen S.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-03

Look around and see all the
wheels sold in town, then call and
examine the well known Crescent
Bicycles and if you are not pre-
JUDGED and will listen to reason [
know you will buy a Crescent.
A. P. Forsyth.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-03

To the Farmers Of Pierce and st. CrOix
Counties.
NJ. &. Johnson is buying cattle
sheep and hogs and will pay the
highest market price for same.
Call on or leave orders at John
son & Elertson's hardware store.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-03

A Progressive Jenkins" party
was given at the home of 0. ID.
Pettet Saturday night.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-03

Where can | get an ANDRAE
bicycle? At Johnson & Ebert
son 5, they sell them.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-03

The Misses Bergman gave a
charming party to their friends
last Thursday night.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-03

Miss Freda Bang went to At
water, Mimi, last week to work
in a millinery store.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-03

Read A. P. Forsy Crescent
Bicycle advertisement IN another
column of this paper.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-03

S. e. Olson and wife of Mime
apolis were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
n. P. Haugen recently.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-03

st. Agnes Guild will meet with
Misses Grace and Marcella Weydt
Saturday afternoon.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-03

Gaylord Amsden of Minneapo-
lis was the guest of his mother,
Mrs. FL. L. Wadsworth last week.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-03

R. w. McCabe, WHO'S now in the
employ of A w. Lund as harness
maker, has received his household
furniture from Rochester, Mimi.
his former home. His family con-
sisting of wife and four children
will be here the first of June. He
will reside in the Roberts house
on north main street.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-03

Mrs. Winnie Carey of St. Paul
was the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. } +.
e. Perrin last week.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-03

A trial Of Kent's Axle Grease
and Harness Dressing will con-
vince you that there is none
better. For sale at Klein's.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-03
IN PROBATE.

state of wisconsin, County Court for Pierce
County:
IN PROBATE.
Notice is hereby given that at the Regular
Term of the County Court to be held in and
for said County at the Comfy Court room
in the village of Ellsworth in said County,
on the first Tuesday, (being the 18th day. of
June A D. 1898. at ten O'Clock A. NJ. the fol-
lowing matter will be heard and considered:
The application of Sarah B. Davies for
the appointment of Charles w. Davies of the
City of River Falls as administrator of the
estate of Charles Davies late of the city of
River Falls in said County, deceased.
Dated April 26 1885,
By order of the Court,
ALLEN P. WELD, County Judge,
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-03

Homer Levings is nego tiating
for couple of lots of Joe Foster
west of C. G.. Knowles and intends
to move his house there soon.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-03

Just received new line of
Ladies Wei Kid cloth top shoes of
the celebrated Thos G.. Plant make
at $2.75. For sale by N. HI. Wig
er & Son.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-03

George Angel of Superior, son
of Charley Angel of this place is
sick with typhoid fever at the
home of his father.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-03

The Battalion Band after spend
ing about ten days in Ellsworth,
returned Thursday and gave the
play entitled ''Drunkard's Home"
at the Opera Hall. They have
been ordered to Illinois.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-03

Fred Muckenhausen has a fine
line of baby and children hats in
the latest styles. Prices reason
able.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-03

Frank Howe has bought the
residence Of Mrs. Adam Lamm, on
the corner of Second and Spring
streets.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-03

The Sweeperette is not a toy
but the best Carpet Sweeper on
the market. O. w. Newcomb &
Co. have them.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-03

can sell you second hand BIZ
cycles for S. and up, new ones SIS
and up. Call and see me.-A. P.
Forsyth.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-03

To close out-A line of chairs
and rockers at half price at New
comb & Co.'S.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-03

have just received such mater
ial necessary to make eave-spouts
and all kinds of tin work. IS.
KENsITH,
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-03

A big line of spring styles of
carpets and rugs at o. W. New
comb & Co.'S. You should call
and see them.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-03

President Parker was a guest of
the st. Paul Jefferson school re-
Gently.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-03

Mr.. and Mrs. L. G.. Green of
Hudson spent couple of days
last week with Mr.. and Mrs. Joel
Barnett.