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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-01-23
Newspaper ''Roasts.

1t is strange how many people there
are who, if they have a grievance
against some person, imagine that all
they have to do to get even is to run
around to the newspaper office and
have the party that has excited their
ire "roasted." They have no objec-
ton in the world to placing the re-
sponsibillty on the newsman, but they
never think for moment OF going to
the party whom they are aggrieved
against and saying one.half of the
things that they ask the newsman to
say for them in the columns Of the
paper, and often they are affronted
because he refuses to see things as
they do. That is one phase of human
nature that is met every day in the
printing Office. If the newspaper
were to comply with one.half of the
demands for "roasts" that are made
upon it, there would scarcely be room
for anything else. Why should you
ask the newsman to say things about
people that you would not say to them
yourself?
Then, too, it is always the case thai
the man who wants the other fellew
"roasted" is the loudest squealer, ant
the first man who wants to see the
newsman "licked" If he happens to
see something in the paper that rub'
him the wrong way.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-01-23
Eclipses in 1909.

In the year of 1909 there will be
five eclipses, three of the sun and two
Of the moon. First, small partial
eclipse of the sun April 9Th, visible
only in the northern part Of North
America and Greenland; total
eclipse of the moon April as-a3d, WIS.,
ible to Asia and Australia and part in
Europe and Africa; a partial eclipse
of the sun, May 7th-Sth, visible only
in New Zealand and the South Paci-
nc ocean; total eclipse of the moon,
October I6th-I7th, visible in North
and South America, and in pa,t of
New Zealand and the western por-
tions Of Europe and Africa; a partial
eclipse of the sun, October 3Ist, visi
BILE to Asia and the northeastern part
of Europe.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-01-23
Supreme Court Of West Virginia Makes q
Very Important Ruling.
Habitual Use OF Intoxican,s Gives Mate Legal
Right to Abandon Home. =.

West Virginia wives who are un-
happily mated with drunkards may
hereafter remedy their condition at
their own will and without recourse
10 law.
The Supreme Court of the State
has given them that authority. In
case just decided it holds that if,
after marriage, the husband becomes
habitual drunkard the wife is justi-
fed in deserting him. In doing SO,
however. she shall sacrifice none of
her legal rights as wife, but shall be
entitled to inherit her share of what
ever estate he might leave, even
though living apart from him at the
time of his death.
Judge Dent, who delivered the
courts opinion, said; "No woman is
compelled to live with a drunken
brute-the worst of all brutes--to the
peril of her health and life, but she
has right to leave HIM and TO live
apart from him until he furnishes in
dubitable evidence of reformation.
The importance of this decision
lies in the opportunity It affords to
woman SO situated who, for one rea-
son or another, do not wish to seek
divorce. Habltual drunkenness is a
sufficient cause for absolute divorce in
that State, although it is not in the
neighborlng State of Virginia Strange
ly enough, however, "cruel aud abu-
sive treatment" which so often ac-
companies habitual drunkenness, is
not cause for divorce in West Vir-
ginia
1t is, of course, recognized that
even without this judicial pronounce
ment the victim Of drunken husband
would be at liberty to leave him If she
saw fit, but under existing laws she
would then be barred from sharing in
his estate after his death. This is
obvia,ed by the Supreme Courts rul-
ing, and West Virginia wife need
no longer endure the disgrace and
suffering of living with "a drunken
brute for the mere sake Of the future
welfare of herself and children.
An impression prevails that other
States will initiate the examples ol
West Virginia In this vital problem.
A bill has already been introduced in
the New York Legislature by Senator
Trainor which authorizes the commit
ment of habitual drunkards to an in
stitution from which there can be nc
escape except on order from the
Supreme Court.
| In effect, this would place drunk
ard in the same position as lunatic
There is opposition to this, however.
on the ground that there are so many
varying degrees Of drunkenness tha
danger might result to wealthy men a
the hands OF designing relatives.
| 1t is believed that the question will
soon be the subject of legislative Oh
judicial correction throughout the
country, and the West Virginia Jus
tices are being heartily commended
for taking the first steD.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-01-23

and the bottle.
This picture represents
the Trade Mark of Scott's
Emulsion and is on the
wrapper of every bottle.
Send for free sample.
SCOTT G. BOVINE,
400 Pearl ST.. New York.
soc. and 81. all druggists
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-01-23
Williamsport Secures Large Plant.

Negotiations were completed Sat-
urday with the Board of Trade, Of
Williamsport, whereby the Stearns
Silk Mill, OF New York, will erect dye
works in that city. The buildings
will be 600 by 45o feet, and will cost
$4,000 Over 800 men will be
employed. AT meeting of citizens
$40, 900 worth of bonds issued by
the company were sold. The dye
works of the company are now at
Petersburg, Va
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-01-23
Decision Affects Goal Region.

The decision of the supreme court
in the case of Harvey VS.. The Sus-
quehanna Coal Company, of Wilkes
Barre, will affect the entire coal re-
gion. The Harveys got verdict for
damages against the company because
the coal discharge from a breaker
blew over, some houses they owned
and made them difficult to rent. The
supreme court ordered a new trial.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-01-23
Notes.

Four different forms Of notes have
just been printed at this Office. They
are, common promlssory note,
promissory with waivers, judgment.
and judgment with WAIVERS Neatly
bound III books of twenty-five, 10
cents. II.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-01-23
Repairing
Neatly
Done

Never thought of such a
sign for medicine did you?
Well, it's a good sign for
SCOTS Emulsion. The body
has to be repaired like other
things and SCOTS Emulsion is
the medicine that does it.
These poor bodies wear out
from worry, from over-work,
from disease. They get thin
and weak. Some of the new
ones are not we'll made-and
all of the old ones are racked
from long usage.
SCOTS Emulsion fixes all
kinds. 1t does the work both
inside and out. 1t makes soft
bones hard, thin blood red,
weak lungs strong, hollow
places full. Only the best ma
terials are used in the patching
and the patches don't show
through the new glow of health.
No one has to wait his turn.
You can do it yourself-you
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-01-23
Leaders
AMEAT 4 MARKETS

Is up to date every day. fure
Pork Sausage, Souse, Scraprle
and Pudding, are now in sea-
son, and are made fresh daily.
All other kinds of meats COZ
stantly on hand, aleo fiesf
milk, cream, skim mix au&
buttermllk, butter and eggs
ham, dressed poultry, &c. A
goods delivered promptly.
o.
II. M. LEADER,
Centre street Marx {.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-01-23


The s,hmian canal has made little
progress during the past week. Sena-
tor Morgan has examined and cross
examined M. Lampre and yesterday
told me that he was "through with
him." The venerable Senator from
Alabama has not changed his prefer
ence for the Nicaraguan route, but
he failed to demonstrate that there
was any connection between the
ans-continental railroads and the
Panama Company, and the Pana-
ma route has made many friends.
While comparatively few of the Sena-
tors have satisfied themselves that
the latter is the best route, enough
have decided that it demands further
consideration to prevent the COM
mttee's reporting, although Senator
Morgan said yesterday that he was
ready to do so. Even if the Senator
succeeds in converting his committee
to his views the matter will be ex-
tensiveiy discussed on the floor of the
Senate and l have heard rumors of Il
Congressional Committee being sent
to the isthmus to investigate for them
selves as soon as the session is over
,~-
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-01-23

Runs daily. Flag station.
A. G. SALISBURY, II. W. LEE,
Supt. Gen. Pass. Agt.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-01-23

The first gun in the fight for tariff
revision was fred on the r4th when
Representative Babcock introduced
his bill for the reduction of the Ding
ley tariff ON iron and steel. The bill
is very carefully drawn and is cal
culated to meet the objections OF all
rational protectionlst,. Oaly the ex-
tremists can seriously object to it and
it may prove to be the entering wedge
that will split the majority in the
House. There is some talk of another
bill which will remove the duty on
Dutch Towering bulbs and which, if
it materializes, will result in the intro.
ducton of bill providing for such
reduction by Representative Tawney
of Minnesota. l mentioned TINS
matter once before, but at that time
it was believed that the object of the
Minnesota members could be attain
ed under the reciprocity clause of the
Dingley bill. That may still be the
case, but there are some members of
the Minnesota delegation who are op.
posed to what they call "legslaiion
by the executive branch of the govern
ment" and they favor a straight bill
similar to that introduced by Mr..
Babcock.
The resignation of Richard Croker
from the leadership of Tammany Hall
and his succession by Mr.. Nixon has
occasoned much speculation among
the democrats in Congress as have
also the rumors that are being re
ceived to the effect that David b. Hill
is seeking the party leadership. Sena-
tor James X. Jones has expressed
himself as very favorably impressed
with Mr.. Nixon and as believing that
he would make strong and capable
leader. The election OF Senator Cor.
man is also matter of great interest
and there are many who regard him
as the logical candidate for the presi-
dency. A member of the House said
yesterday, "Senator German will be
come the leader of the democratic
forces in the Senate and will m Ike a
record in that capacity which will
earn for him the unqualified supper,
of his party throughout the country
If he lives and preserves his health
he will be our next president"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-01-23
PHILADELPHIA & READING
RAILROAD.
In effect Dec. s, 1901.


TRAINS LEAVE BLOOMSBURGs
For New YORK, Phiiadelpnis, Reading Potts
VILE, Tamaqua weekdays 7.lO II .3U a. m'
For Williamsport, weekdays ''loa m'' -S'8op
For Danville and Milton, weekdays,7,lo a. m.
For Catawissa weekdays 7.lO, sss, ii.aO a. M,
For Rupert weekday .lC, s.3s ii.soa. M, 1920,
'S For Washington and the west via
B. & o. r. r., through trains leave Reading Ter;
minai. Philadelphia, sso' 5SS' li;2e 2; m., saei
$40, 7.2T, p. m. Additional trains from "a and
Chestnut street station, weekdays, 1.sb, 5.4l
sea p. m. SUNDAYS, La. s.2s p. m;
TRAINS FOR BLUuMsBuRG
Leave New York via Philadelphia 7So a.
M, and via Easton a.10a.m.
Leave Philadelphia lo.2Ia. n.
Leave Reading l2.l6 p. m.
Leave Pottsville 1881 p. m.
Leave Temaqus .49p, M,
Leave williamspori Weekday 10. IS m, Sac p
Leave Catawisss weekdays, 700, 1870 sloa. m
S Leave wei rupert, weekdays, 7.os, s.ss sls ii.aO
"' "''' 100 aTLANTiG CITY DIVISION.
Leave Philadelphia, Chestnut street wharf
For ATLANTIC CITY : weekdays. Ex-
press, 900, a. M, 200, AGO., BOO llS p m
81 % 80 % Si5 3 m M sse ae
Leave ATLANTIC CITY, Weekday, Express
13b, 0.'O, lO.lb a. m 2oo, o5u r. M Accoh-
mediation, 6 % O. M, $50 p. n.
Sundays-EXpress, lO.l5 a. m, 45O, 7.3o, p. m.
Accommodation, 10 a. m, 4:05 D. m,
Parlor cars on all express trains.
LEAVE pun ADELPHIA.
For CAPE MAY-w eekdays-S,45,a a. M, il5
p. m. Sundays, Chestnut 81, s.4o q. m. South
| st $50 a. m.
/ For OCEAN ClTY-Weekdays--S.4 a. m, 10
pm. Sundays, Chest St. 5,South St., 8 30 a. m.
! NEW YORK AND ATLANTIC CITY EXPREsS.
| leaves NEW YORK liberty StreeD $40 a. m.
| $40 p. m
| Leaves ATLANTIC CITY, $40 M, 2 Is p. m.
| Detailed time tables at ticket offices.
| w. g. BESLER, EPSON j. WEEKS,
| Gen'l Supt, Genl Pass. Agt.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26
Their Works Live After Them.


To the former populist who
thinks that his efforts have been
fruitless the following from the
Independence Populist will be of
interest: Talk about populism
being dead and it's principles dis,
credited! Why, they are winning
converts every day, not alone in
this country but in all parts of
the civilized world. Here l read
that the city Of Glasgow is just
about to spend thousands of dol
lars in building homes for the
poor, to be rented at a nominal
figure compared with what the
same class of buildings have
heretofore commanded. Public
ownership is but in it's infancy,
and the disappearance of the
populist platform from the field
OF American politics will not
weaken the movement in that
direction in the slightest degree.
While theparty may die, its spir-
it will go marching on. Not till
the latest generation ofrecorded
time will the influence of the pop.
ulist sentiment on the course of
public affairs in this country be
eliminated.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26
MISCELLANEOUS MIX
The Right Man.

We notice that the papers are
talking very favorably of Mr.. J.
u. johnson, the general attorney
for the Modern Woodmen of
America, for the manly fight he
is making against the proposed
re-adjustment plan of that order,
a plan that in our humble Judge
ment ought never to be adopted.
MIR. johnson took up the fight
openly and almost single haeded
IN the first place but now we are
glad to say that other influential
WOodmen are falling into line,
and the present prospects are
good for defeating the proposed
plan as properly should be done.
Mr.. Johnson's efforts to keep the
order free and clear from such
legislation ought to insure for
him the hearty support of all his
friends for the important posi-
ton of Head Consul when the
annual election of officers comes
around. No man understands
the dulies OF that office better
than he, and none is better quail
fed for the task than j. g. John.
son himself.-Herington Times.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26

WHEN a newspaper tries to
make it appear that it does not
want local advertising, because
of its encroaching on reading
space, and at the same time runs
patent medicine locals for one
centor less line, patent display
ads for two or three cents an
inch, and charges local adverti-
sers five cents a line for locals
and five to eight cents an inch
for display ads, then the bust
ness man, and the newspaper
men, who are posted. indulge in
q horsey chuckle and remark to
themselves i'm the language ol
the poet 'sWhat fools ye mor
tais be. Come oil.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26

: Gov. STANLEY has served no.
tice that the custom of granting
a pardon to some of the peni-
tentiary convicts, as a Christmas
present, will not be followed by
him this year. We believe he is
right, when he says sentiment
should have no place in consider
ing clemency acts.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26

OnNovember 21, both branch
es of the legislature in Vermont
passed alocal option high license
bill with referendum attach
ed, and the bill will be sub
mitted to a vote of the peo-
sple on the first Tuesday in Jan
Suary. Should a majority then
declare in favor of the bill, the
law will go into effect on the
first Tuesday in March next. An
amendment to allow women to
vote on the referendum was de-
feated, 1873 to 81.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26

RECENTLY Congressman Brown
of Wisconsin, received by mail,
the hand of one of his constit-
uents, an old soldier, who has a
claim pending for a pension.
The hand was amputated some
years ago, and preserved, and
was forwarded to the congress
man, to be used as evidence.
Perhaps if the member would be
taken to the pension office, some
OF the red tape would be dis
pensed with, and the claim al
lowed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26

Both England and Germany
have been licked, in their time.
The United States NEVER. There
should be strenuous adherance
to the Monroe doctrine in the
Venezuelan matter, even though
the combined population OF
Great Britain, Germany and
Italy is twice that of the United
States. Our government should
compel fair dealing with Venezu-
ella.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26
Don't Borrow Trouble.

"No," said the lion tanner to
Patsy Flanagan, you can't
have a job to look after the ami
mails; but our pet lion died last
week, and we've kept the skin,
SO I'll give you SO a week to
dress up as the lion.
"Tin dollars!" echoed Flanni-
gan. ''My. is there so MUCK
gold in the world? Right sorr!"
So Patsy dressed up as the
lion, and lay down in the cage.
The menagerie doors were open
ed, and the performance COM
menced.
'Ladies and gentlemen" said
the keeper, ''to show the wonders
ful docility of these animals, ve
will now place the lion in the
Cage with the tiger
"Man, are you mad?" said
Patsy. '.Think OF me wife and
children!''
'Get in," replied the keeper,
cor Pllrun this pitchfork through
you.'
Patsy thought he might as we'll
die one way as another, so be
crawled into the tigers cage,
and when he saw the animals
big, ferocious eyes fixed on him
he uttered a doleful wall, and
commenced praying in Irish.
The tigar walked over to him.
whats the matter wild ye?"
said he. "Shure, man, We needn f
be afraid. I'm Oii.ish meselfl"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26

VERMONT was one of the first
states to try prohibition. Now
after about forty years trial, the
people are about to take vote
on the repeal of>this farcial law.
The legislature of Kansas would
do well: to pattern Vermont
in this matter.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26

A Missouri editor tells the
following sad tale: A small cur
dog o'errun with feas, sat down
to think once meath the trees.
He watched a farmer plowing
corn, and in his mind a thought
was born. eff scratching the
earth makes corn," said he, 1.-THE
fleas must thrive when scratched
by me. So now I guess I'll
scratch no more, and p'haps
my troubles will be-o'er. A week
went by-he kept his word, but
ah, too late for he found he'd er-
red, for two fleas came where one
he'd had, and soon he died-the
dog went mad.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26

In case taken up from Mis-
souri,, the supreme court of the
United States has decided that
the suicide of the insured does
not forfeit the insurance policy
even when there is a suicide for
feiture clause in the policy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26

Misses Mary Sutherland, Olive
and Potia Gano are home
from the State University at Law.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26

We can get 1.-The American Boy -
the most popular young peoples maya
zine, for any subscriber to the DEMO.
Graf for rs cents.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26

EDITOR GREAsoN, of the Paola
Republican, is to be fred from
the position of postmaster of
that town because he exposed
Tom Kelly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26

Bob Allison, of Sharon, Kansas,
sends US Christmas cheer and renews
his subscription for another year. He
also wants to be remembered to all
old friends
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26

G. 6. HoImsten. who IS chief c;erk
for railroad construction company
now at work in Oklahoma, is up to the
Bend to spend che holidays
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26

THERE will be plenty of cam
nonading at the Kansas Day
Club, next month with both Fred
Funston and Gen. Wood on the
program.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26

Miss Mayme Conuett. accompanied
by Miss Blanche LsrawaY of Ness
Ci y. came in from Lindsborg Friday
for the hoIidass.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26

You may talk about your
strenuous life business all you
please but we 'uns think the edi-
tor is nearer up to the real thing
than anyone else.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26

Repairing and Upholstering of al
kinds Of furniture neatly and promptly
done, at Giissman & Haege's.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26

Randall Livesay. now a prominent
attorney at Anadarko, Ok, came up
last week to spend the holidays with
his Barton couuty-friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26

Our line of Pianos and Organs
comprize the best instruments made.
HOOPER DRUG Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26

Ed. X. Moses. Jr.. came up from the
State University at Lawrence, last
week, to spend the HOLIDAYS.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26

County Com missioner Brown ives
In from Fairy1ew last Friday. Tom
thinks wheat has gone into winter in
excellent condition, and that the pros
poets for 1903 crop are extra good.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26

May Schaeffer, daughter OF Gus, ths
ice man, had her feet badly frozen
while out skating the other night
May forgot it was December.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26

Fred Walker, the blacksmith, has
been laid up for few days by having
hundred ton-or less horse step on
his foot and mash it
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26

Up at the Verbeck school house,
one evening last week, over $25 was
cleared on q box supper
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26

Attorney Gee. McGiIl of Hoising gton
spent Sunday with tbs bome folks
and is attending court this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26

Charlie Cook. who is taking an en-
glneering course at the State Agri-
cultural college at Manhattan, is home
to spend the holidays.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26

Erwin McGreevey, who is taking the
electrical engineering course at Man.
haitian. is home for the HOLIDAYS.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26
MORGAN. MILLER & Co.

James Nc cMillen, representing
the Old Maid organ of Topeka. known
as the Mail & Breeze, was doing
business with our people last week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26

Rev. A R. RogIi,Z, of Albert. ber
lieves in keeping posted on public
affairs through the best medium the
DEMoCRAT-ard called the last of the
week to renew for anoti er wear,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26

We still have q few heating gloves
left, which we are closing out at bar.
gains. GLIssMAN & HAEGE.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26

Ii you want the finest Christmas
Candies made. place your orders early
with Rathbun s. Mcconnell.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26

Itmay be safe enough for the boy
to have q gun. But it is not safe foi
the rest of the family, especially if the
gun is mot loaded ~
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26

The celebrated Clauss razor or shear
would make a nice Christmas present
You will find them for sale at The
Great Bend Implement Co
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-12-26

John l. Beightle. the machine man
left on Tuesday Of this week foI
Corpus Christi, Texas. where he will
probably remain for the winter.