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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-05-15
DEMOURAOY'S WEAKNESS.

While the effective organization
of the Democracy of the State may
not be a matter of as much political
interest, just at present, as is the
progress of the QUAY-ELK1N con-
test it certainly is one of vastly
more importance, both to the people
of the State and 10 the prospects of
ending the domination of the Re-
publican machine.
For hope what we will; rejoice
as we may over factional contests
and the quarrels among thieves;
let divisions among Republicans
become as many and wide as they
now promise, and the feuds among
their leaders grow in intensity and
bitterness. Pennsylvania cannot,
and will not, be redeemed, unless
by organized effort on the part of
the Democracy, and of others op-
posed to the machine and its
methods.
1t is the great weakness Of the
Democracy of the State that its
principal dependence FOR success is
upon what the troubles in the Re-
publican ranks may do for us. 1t
is true that much depends upon
these; but it is equally true that
much more depends upon our be
ing in a condition to take advant-
age Of the situation, and to show
Our greatest strength when the op-
position is the weakest.
A matter Of a few hundred votes
may determine whether the end of
the machine is to come in Novem-
Der. or whether its iniquities are to
continue to rob and disgrace the
State. And when has there been d
time in the history of the Pennsyl-
vania Democracy that it was not
short at the polls, tens of thousands
of votes that it could have had
there, had 1t had thorough and
efficient organization.
1t is big job to get political
mob of four hundred and fifty thou
sand votes organized and drilled
into an effective army. 1t is a job
that cannot be done in a few weeks
or few months. And it is this
job that should be commenced now,
and pushed with vigor until the
political prediction, qualifications
and whereabouts of every voter in
the State are known and until every
particle of work necessary to his
qualifications and insuring his pres
ence at the polls is accomplished.
There is not a year that the Dem
ocrats do not loose tens of thousands
of votes because of neglect to see
that the registration Of Democratic
voters is fully made.
| There is not an election that tens
Of thousands more are not prohibit
ed from voting because of the neg
lect or failure to pay their taxes.
| There is not precinct in the
State that does not lose numbers OF
voters because of the absence OF
young men at College, of working
men employed elsewhere than in
the neighborhood in which they
vote, and of others whose where
abouts, when needed at the polls,
is unknown.
1t is only through perfect organi,
zation that these losses can be pre-
vented, and unless these, as well as
. all others that are usual and some.
f.. times overwhelming, can be avoid,
ed, what is the use in making 6
pretense of success, or of building
up hopes only to have then
= crushed.
Above and beyond everything
! else, every Democratic vote in til,
D State must be at the polls if we are
: to win. If they are to be gottel
there it is time to begin the work o
finding out who they are, wher
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-05-15

1t seems to be about settled that
the two largest islands in the world
are both in the Arctic ocean. Green
land is unquestionably the largest
if Australia is counted as a continent
and recent explorations of Bafiln
land show that it is second only to
Greenland in extent.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-05-15
Prohibition State Convention.
Reduced Rates 10 New Castle via Pennsyi-
vania Railroad.

On account of the State Conveu-
tion of the Prohibition party, to be
held at New Castle, Pa, May I'll and
aa, 1901, the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company will sell excursion tickets TO
New Castle from all stations on its
lines in Pennsylvania at rate of single
fare for the round trip. Tickets will
be sold May I9 to 2I, and will be
good to return until May 20, inclusive
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-05-15
BODILY DEFORMITIES.
German WOman's Invention That
Rlay Prove a Boon to Those
Afflicted with Them.

The purpose for which the inven-
ton shown in the illustration was de-
signed is the treatment and cure of
hunchbacks, protuberant chests,
pigeon breasts and other deformities
10 which the human frame is subject.
Its inventor is Katherine Wegner, of
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-05-15

OhtC W cNbh
the use of DIR.
Pierce's Golden
Medical Discov-
cry, the best and
st remedy
for impurity Of
the blood. IT
entirely eradi-
Gates the poisons
W b ic h corrupt
the blood and
cause disease. It
cures scrofula,
boils, pimples,
ecz e m a, salt
rheum and other
eruptive diseases
which are the di-
rect result of i'm
pure blood. It
enriches as we'll
as purifes the
blood.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-05-15

MANY SCHOOL CHILDREN ARE SIcKLg---
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children,
used by Mother Gray, nurse in Childrea's
Home, New york, Break up Colds in ss
hours, cure Feverishness, Headache, Stomacis
Troubles, Teething Disorders, and Destroy
Worms. At all druggists, 25c Sample
mailed FREE. Address, Allen S. Olmsted,
Leroy, N. I. 424 dat
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-05-15

Leases, sc each, soc a dozen.
Notices to quit, Ioc a dozen. For
sale at this office. If.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-05-15

Manager-"Im afraid this play isu't
quite heavy enough" Playwright-"Weli,
we nigh: increase the wait between the
acts.'
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-05-15

ga college education always pays" re-
marked the Wise Guy. Still" ventured
the Simple Mug, 81 know a lot of fellows
with college educations who never pay if
they can help it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-05-15
It'S Impure BLOOD.

cWhat is it1" asks the mother as she
notices the smooth skin of her child
marred by red or pimply eruption; 1t
Is impure blood, and the child needs at
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-01-10
OPPOSES LEASING CT LAND.
Congressman Burke Fighting indian
Commissioner Plan.

Washington. Jan. lo-Opposition Is
manifested by the South Dakota dele
cation 10 the new leasing regulations
governing the grazing OF cattle on In
dian reservations in that state. In
dian Commissioner Jones has just
called for bids on several thousand
acres Of grazing lands on the reserva
tions comprising the Cheyenne River
an Standing Rock agencies II -
proposed 10 let the land at about !
cents ter acre. or as much az may be
of ffered
Representative Burke of South Da-
ko'a said that the leasing policy -
preiudicial 10 the development ard
interests Of his state He said that
under the regulations Il would be pos
f.hle for a large company 10 secure
Per tmits for all the lands 10 the eNclu-
sion OF the small sfockmen in the
state Another objection urged by Mr..
Burke lis that there is no restriction as
10 the number nf cattle that may be
srazen on the Indian lands. He SAYS
that this would make II possible for
the lands 10 be permanently injured
for pasfuraee hr pgi n saws further
that the policy of permitting long time
leases would defer II making Of al
lo'ue MS and the opening TO se'tleTe e1t
Of the lands included In the South Ia.
lo'a reservations.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-01-10
BUILD A ROAD m CHINA.
American China Development Com.
pany Cruanizcd.

New York. Jan. lo.--The announce
ment is authoritatively made that the
American China development company
has been organized on firm basis
aud that AN official demand has been
made OH the Chinese government for
the issue of bonds against the con.
struction Of the Hankow Canton rail.
way. which has been undertaken by
the company 4 board OF directors
has been chosen. consisting of Messrs.
August Belmont. Pierre Mali. Fredcr
lex w. WhteridHc. Charles A. Whit.
tier and William Barclay Parsons OF
New York aud Colonel Albert Thy
and Joseph de Voldcr OF Brussels. Mr..
Parsons Is president. General Whit.
tier ts treasurer and W. X Bryce Is
secretary of the company The ncces
sary funds hay. been subscribed by
the stW khulaers with which 10 begin
the construction Of the first section ~
the read and the money has been de-
posted With J i Morgan a. Co. tho
rnmpauy's bankers
|, IS said that general manager
aifl ht. aispatc he'd IN China during the
present month so make the necessary
arrangements and constitution viii
begin shortly thereafter
Following the analogy of tn lu Han
lin. III. iiankoM Caution railway Will
be known as the lm.h Han railway
"Ynch" being III. literal name ot Can
ton The road viii cross or reach the
fertile aud well developed provinces 81
Hupch. Human. kiangsi kwangsi and
KNanE,ung. ana viii doubtless serve
their various principal capitals with
branch line. for tributary trai'ic The
chief products uf thrse regions consist
of tea. silks. cotton. rice. miliet and
other cereals i.a.lns 10 ee taken into
account later th. extensive mineral
deposits. which are as Yet NIL but un
touched
The snnst strurtion III this line will
prn.th. direct rail communication he
tween t1nion aud the es.ai capitals ~
| Eurone The provinces in h. travers.d
| hs n. American lin. have "a popnla
| fson faic. as great az that Ut the
United States and ar" rich. both In
| agricultural and mineral wealth The
| development of nu important, coal min
! Ing region In ia. prov vine. uf Human
and oinrr demands OF local irafsic. viii
require the construction Of branches
| which viii bring III. total length of tho
| line between iiankow and Canton NJ
IN about GOO miles. From Canton II
!s intended Ia extend the lin. To n
point on III. mainland opposi'" Hong
Kong. n piece of construction il" tend
Ing over Isn miles. which An English
syndicate is understood 10 be ready io
! undertake.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-01-10
ROOT ON THE PHILIPPINES.
Given a Hearing by the House Military
Affairs Committee.

Washington. Jan. lo.-Secretary Of
War Root was heard ly the house com
miitee on military affairs concerning
legislation.
II led 10 an interesting general state
ment ny Mir Root concerning condi-
iions in the Philippines, in tire course
of which he said that the presence
Of an army in the Philippines WAS a
strong moral factor in maintaining
the civil administration which had
been set M He said that il the meas
ures proposed by Senator Lodge and
Representative Cooper Wee acted on
by congress he believed the army In
the islands could be reduced materi-
ally below the present footing. TIL
secretary favored TIE abolition of.the
army transport service. He said that
an emergency item Of slooe.o0o had
got into the estimates by inadvertence
and M his suggestion the item will be
omitted from the bill
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-01-10
BRITISH PREcS AROUSED az THE
SPEECH OF THE GERMAN
CHANCELLOR.
GENERAL PUBLIC ANGERE0
Sitter Attack or Chamberlain Causes
Intense and Widespread irritation
and Has Greatly INCREASED the Bit
terness Of the Anglo.German Dis
cord-Emperor William Criticised
for Allowing Such Remarks.

London. Jan. lo-The singing re-
bmke administered TO Mr. Chamberlain.
the British colonial secretary. by
Chancellor Won Buclow In the reich
stag In Berlin for the references In Mr..
Chamberlain speech at Edinburgh.
Oct. q last. to the conduct OF the Ger
man army in the war with France.
lS1u1l. has caused intense and wide
spread irritation here and has marked
~ increased the bitterness Of the
AngloGerman discord
The 81. James Gazette. which ct lis
Count Won Raelow staggering
pharisec. says:
His offensive speech has brought
the growing irritation between the
two countries into "A dangerous sphere.
and the haiser's telegram ot six years
ago was not more disastrous 10 mutual
good relations that the studied a1ront
10 British statesman. who Is trusted
by the country. and through him. on
the country itself Our attitude OF
easy tolerance is no longer compatible
with our dignity as a nation. Even II
Non Buclow had been the head Of q
republican ministry dependent for Its
lie on tickle popular opinion there
would have been little excuse for his
gross pcr,ersion Of facts and brcaeh h
Of international comity"
Won Bueloa's words cannot fail tn
be hailed throughout Europe as a snub
10 Great Britain. says The Pail Mall
Gazette in an editorial headed. The
Rciort Discoarteous. The editorial
expresses regret that the chancellor.
in hts anxiety not 10 be suspected of
being a friend OF England. has chosen
10 stimulate rather than 10 snutLe the
anti British spirit
'-Th. Globe accuses Won nuolow oi
deliberately panderine 10 the loves,
and most illiniorm.d elements Of pub.
lie opinion III Germany adding ~
Is inconoetyahle that the chancellor
spoke thus without the approval OF tn
kaiser
The Globe then lectures Emperor
William for mot checking the stream
of foul lies and obscene caricatutcs IN
the German press
Referring Ia the forthcoming visit O.
the Prince OF Wales tn Germany. Il
saws II Is poor beginning of hos.
pitality on the kaiscrs part 10 ALLOW
his chancellor Ia indulge in languare
Intentionally offensive 10 the whole
British empire
Such coWmn nnts as those quoted
above. IL Is thought. may further IN.
fame the puhlic. already angered in
consequence" of an article which al.
pcar.i few days ago in The North
German Gazette This paper is the
chic! mouthpioce Of the government
and in II note appeared saying that
the statement in the English press
that the German emperor had pressed
the Prince of Wales To attend his birth
day celebration was untrue and eN'
planning that King Edward had sug'
eesicd the visit and that Emperor
William had sent the invitation.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-01-10
MANY PAPERS READ.
Proceedings Of the Grain Growers
Convention.

Fargo. -. n. Jan. in.-The Tri-state
Grain Growers association meetings
continue 10 attract large at'endan'e
Mrs r. T. Curtiss Of Nonrhaad al
dressed the convention on "Our Farm
Life. How 10 Decrease It's Evils and
Increase Its blessings Her address
was sarcastic and witty and she
brought dow. the house On some o.
her remarks She made strong plea
for diversified farming and pictured
its comforts and intelligent employes
as compared to the one-Crop wheat
idea. with its hardes of hohoes.
Buai Reeve. the sare OF Buxton. was
the next speaker President Fill was
the subject OF his address. the idea
OF which was TO cement the friendly
relationship between the farmers and
Mr.. Hill
Frank r. Strong ar Scoyille. y n.
followed with an address on macagoni
wheat.
In the absence OF -. NJ. Owen Of Min
neapolis his paper was read by Prosi
dent Wors; of the agricultural college
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-01-10
hn,rlCNAl CABINET PORTFOLIO
RECOMMENDED Bv SENATE
COMMITTEE.
PRODUCED BY MR. NELSON
kasur. Creates New Executive De.
,,,.nt to Re Known - the De.
,,ent Of avorablo
.no,t Also Agreed TO on Senator
,,, B,ll to Create > Permanent
census bureau

,,shington, Jan. lO.-The senate
,,nl,,.e on commerce has author.
II = favorable report on Senator Mel.
i hill for tho creation ri an cxccu.
!. l.pariurpt of. the. .snvcy,mcnt 10
known as the department al com
lte.
jrh,. senate committee on census has
|nnl,nougly agreed IN tcconmenu the
N Na.e. al the hill introduced by Sen.
u Hal. Ia create IA permanent cen
!, hnfean The commitie: was nd.
L.e0.a Us Directors Merriam. who
a. fha, with "A permanent rNtahlihh.
Ssnt ,hc work of the bureau could NOT
HI, Il. better done. but that II could
lone more economically Tn. bill
n measure OF sis lines aud nahcs
ARMAMENT the existing bureau.
frhe senate committee ou posfo'ir"s
Il authorized u favorable report upon
Il. nomination ~ Hon IL. 4. Payne
postmaster gen"fal
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-01-10
ON CHINESE EXCLUSION.
WI Ting Fanss Views Given TO Z
Oebatcr.

New York Jan. ~ VII Ting Fang,
Chinese minister 10 Washington. gives
some OF his views on the Chinese cx-
clusion act In "a letter 10 ono of the
sneakers In dchat. to be held on that
question at passaic. \. j.. nj an carly
date. Mr.. Wu says
There Is no danger that tho China
man will superscdo the American la
horcr. although there has been much
said on the subject The Chinaman Is
home body lie does not leave his
native country In any larr. number. n
fact which Is proved by tho few Chi.
ncse 10 be found in countries where
ihcy have free access
Nu Tinr Fang quotes from many
leading authorities IN support ol his
views
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-01-10
GIVEN LEAVE or ABSENCE.
Spencer Eddy, Acting Charge OF lcga
tion at Constsntirop!c.

Washington. Jan. lot Is under
stood that Spencer Eddy. who has
been acting as United States charge
of legation at Constantinople during
the leave Of absence of Minister Leish-
man. Is about to go on leave. now that
the minister has returned to his post.
The officials here speak In terms OF
high praise Of the manenr in which
Mr.. Eddy has discharged the duties of
charge. especially those pertaining to
the case OF Miss Stone II is under
stood that there have been no recent
developments in the matter. hut the
ransom money has been posted tempt
ingly and II is believed that II will only
I've a question of short time before
the kidnanrers conclude to accent IL.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-01-10
IOWA GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
w. L. Eaton OF Usage Has No opposi
ton for Speaker.

Dcs Noues. la. Jan. lo,-The gen
eral assembly Will meet on Monday
next. W. l.. Eaton Of Usage has no
opposition for speaker. George A
Newman OF Cedar Falls. present al
jntant general Of Iowa G, 4. r., has no
opposition for secretary Of senate.
The Republican caucuses Of house
and senate members will hc held Sat
urlay night. The senate slate holds
Newman for secretary. Fred Alexander
of Wintcrset for assistant and Miss
Lois NJ. Rigby of Davenport for en-
crossing clerk. The house slate in
cludcs Rush Benedict of Harlan foi
chief clerk and John Crockett ot En-
dora for assistant.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-01-10
ENDORSE Won BUElOW.
RcichstaJ Members Take Occasion to
Rcbuke Chamberlain.

Berlin. Jan. lo-During the course
of the debate on the estimates in the
rcichstag several members welcomed
the occasion 10 express their personal
concurrence in Chancellor Won Buc.
lows views of Mr.. Chamherlains ut
tcrancc. In behalf of the Liberal Peo
plc's party Herr Richter endorsed the
,hancellurs rehukc l!c said the in.
cideni served To demonstrate that IN
national questions all Germans ar
one.
I'VE know cur army" added Herr
Richter. and We know what Mr
Chamberlain is like Hut enough of
him We have more important things
to attend to"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-01-10

Cause OF the Suspension Of Mayor
Cencr Of Havana.

washington. Jan. lo.-.Although tho
officials Of the war department Will
make no Official statement regarding
the reason for the suspension of
Miguel Gcner from the Office uf mayor
OF Havana by order of Governor Gen
ernl Wood II Is learned ON good nu-
thority that such action was the result
of an investigation into Mayor Gener's
conduct in relation to political affairs
In Cuba In general and the recent pres
idential elections in particular. No
further information on the subject Is
forthcoming here beyond the admis'
sion that the act OF General Wood In
this matter has the approval OF the
secretary Of war.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-01-10

floor TO close general debate. He re.
piled chiefly to the remarks Of Mr..
Cannon and won frequent applause.
Mr. Hepburn said Mr.. Cannon posed
rs business man. yet he wanted to
pay $4o.000.O00 for something the com.
mission said was worth S27.OOO.OOO
The bill was then read for amend.
ment under the 5.minutc rule.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-01-10
LAST DAYS DEBATE.
anon of Illinois Speaks Against the
Canal 0iii.

washington. Jan. ln-.ln anitcipa
b, of Il vote upon the Niraragitan
ma ,i,i there Was n large attendance
! tic floor ,.hcn the house met Mr.
cAmson lt,a !. the iirH speaker.
kged the passage i. The Hepburn bill
)ihaui am-nduirnt liz argued that
ke linr had com. for action and that
|ul ~ alton NOW could only result In
ln us tho commencement of the
pr
\, Wpa'en TEX, also argued that
. hu should hr PASSED without
erHdmeui tf the Morris amendment
ira adopted. said he. the canal would
(comc conditional project. sur.
nnded hy Doubts II difficulties
n,ich might doom n>A, fnal tailnr"
ue 10 inictnaiioW political e"n
ications
Mir Wooicn said he did not favor
b amendment 10 iorifs the canal.
y believed such m Amendment sav.
)ch mote of spurious sentiment than
p,lud mud sa'utaty sense. lie favored
neutral canal. AZ this point. npon
feduea, nf Mr Davis Fla !. til.
|rlc FOR general debate was extended
~. 10 IN MIR Spatkman Ella !
bnke IN favor al the Hepburn hill.
Mr. Cannon tllls !. chairman Of the
Rproprsations committee. then TOOK
b. noor
His remarks were given close ai.
fution Tho building III this canal.
|c said was business proposition
Fd should bc considered from n bus..
|'ss standpoint. lie had favored n
hnnl ior some years past. but hr had
|ot hccp willing tn prpcced without
FORMATION and hc had been called
|ard names
Mr. Cannon nj this point clashcd
harrly with Mr.. Hepburn. who ,s In
barge ri the hill
Cannon Critlciscs Hepburn.
Nr Cannon criticised the lnwan for
(lihholding his speech from the rec.
|rd and Mr.. Hepburn characterized
pr tannons criticism as "rncrilous
|hd Tor an improper purpose. and
Fafed that hc had only exercised u
liivilegc cusiomarily exercised hy
l"mbcrs. but he offered then nnd
Pl"ro To give Mr.. Cannon the speech
|id sent II over 10 him by page.
Mr Cannon. discussing the language
7 ~" bill. said that under it's artfnl
engnacc." fun power was given to pay
TT only Nicaragua and Costa Rica
|nd tn" Maritime Canal company their
|'mands. but also the American and
\ itaracman spectators who owned
property along the route. lIc crtti.
|iNrd the undue haste Of the promoters
7 the Nicaragua canal. He wanted 10
Fe the protocol that had been re-
Fntly negotiated lic objected To the
I lofision that contracts could be made
r. the whole work.
Mr. Cannon declared that. in his
recollection. member presenting \
Ereat measure tn undertake a work
pat was to last for centuries bad
ever pursued such a course He do
|larcd that II was not decent parlia'
ronfary procedure and when Mr.. Hep.
|irn made some quick reply he oh.
|"rved. amid laughter. that II the
Gentleman from Iowa were only as
|'raightforward as he was Zip oi
"ngne" he would be better legis'
btor.
Mr. Cannon said that Il was doubt.
'l' Vt war taxes could be removed II
h' government was committed ia
'e'h gigantic enterprise. He said
'o would vote for the Morris amend.
'l'nt and. II that failed. would move
|" recommit. SO the bill could be
|nondcd
NJ o'clock Mr.. Hepburn took the