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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-02
The Work Of Congress.
Jerry -. IeSS

The first session of the Sixtieth
congress is more than half finished
and today there has been no single
measure OF public interest passed
by the two houses and sent to the
president for his approval. There
have been some private pension
bills, some joint resolutions, some
matters of individual Importance
enacted into law, but absolutely
not one single public measure has
passed both houses. It might be
said that this is not a matter to be
charged against any political party.
That, however, can only be said by
people who do not understand pre-.
sent congressional procedure. The
house of representatives is absolute
ly dominated by Speaker Cannon
and the Messsrs. Dalzell, Payne
and Hepburn. They can put leg.
islation through in 4S hours or they
can delay it indefinitely. What
they are doing now is to fight for
delay. In the senate the Republi-
can majority is dominant and can
do what it will. The rules there
do provide for freedom of debate,
but at the same time majority rule
very properly is accepted.
But neither in house nor senate
has the Republican congress suc-
ceeded at the present moment in
enacting one public law. 1t might
be worth while for the newspapers
of the country to demand some ex-
planation Of this singular lethargy.
-/0hnskoaOn Democrat.
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DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES

FOR COUNTY COMMITS SIoNER
G. Z. WELLIVER
of Bloomsbury.
Subject to the rules of the Demo-
cratic party.
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SCARLET WILL NOT BE DROPPED

1t is reported that James Scarlet
will not participate in the future
graft trials at Harrisburg. The
machine leaders probably begrudge
him the glory which came to him
out of the successful issue of the
first case. In the report of the in
vestigating committee the name of
Mr.. Berry was entirely omitted. In
organizing for the trial James A.
Stranahan, who had ably assisted
in the investigation, was left out
and Republican lawyer of less
ability substituted. Obviously the
machine covcts all the honors to be
acquired from the litigation. Mr..
Scarlet is Republican, but not Of
the machine variety. His presence
at the counsel table detracts from
the glory of the machine.
If Mr.. Berry hac. remained silent
there would have been no investi-
cation and ro trial. After his ex-
posure Governor Pennypacker and
the Auditor General protested that
his accusations were malignant lies.
On the stump Governor Stuart de-
clared that while he didn't believe
that any frauds had been perpetrat-
ed he would nevertheless, order an
investigation and all the other ora
tors and newspapers of the party
denounced Berry as a villiher of
good and true men. But when the
crimes were uncovered and conceal
ment was no longer possible. the
machine managers determined to
make the most out of it for them
selves. 1t is the selfish way of sell
fish and dishonest men.
But we don't believe that Mr..
Scarlet will be left out of the next
trial. Without him the last trial
would have been farce. Deputy
Attorney General Cunningham,
who wants to be judge, was given
every opportunity to exploit him
self and Attorney General Todd
usurped the right of the last speech
to the jury which belonged to Scar
let. But the people understand and
put the credit where it belongs and
Todd and Cunningham will not take
the chances of failure in the next
case. Mr.. Scarlet may be dropped
after that but he will not be dis.
turbed now. That would involve
too great danger of failure. The
machine has no alternative and it
will make the most of the necessity.
- Watehman.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-02
GILLETTE ELECTROCUTED.

Chester Gillette, who murdered
his sweetheart, Grace Brown, more
than two years ago in New York
state, was electrocuted at Auburn
on Monday. A final appeal was
made to Governor Hughes, but he
refused to interfere. Gillette went
out boating with the girl, and re-
turned alone, saying that the boat
had capsized and she was drowned.
Bruises on her head and other evil
dence led to his arrest and convict
ion. He confessed just before his
execution.
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FOR COUNTY TREASURER
John MOUREY

of Roaringcreek Township.
Subject to the rules of the Dem
ocratic Party.
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State Treasurer Berry Favors Creasy's
Reelection to the Legislature.

Chester, Pa, March IS, 1908.
Hon. VIM. 7. Greasy,
Catawissa. Pa.
My Dear Farmer:-I am glad to
know that you are again a candi-
date for election to the legislature.
l sincerely trust that you will be
elected.
Your long term Of aggressive
work for honesty and decency in
Pennsylvania politics, has been one
of the brightest spots on our state
history. l believe that your work
was large factor in making the
revolution possible that enabled us
to expose the grafters at the Capi.
tol.
Wishing you success, I remain,
Yours truly,
VIM. H. FERRY.
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The State Forestry Commission

The State Forestry Commission
expects to propagate from 4 900, 900
to 5000, 900 young trees this sea.
son at the three large nurseries at
Asaph, Tioga county; Greenwood
Furnace, Huntingdon county, and
Mont Alto, Franklin county. Fifty
four thousand acres have been add
ed to the States forest reserves by
the Commission since the Ist of
March, making the total acre
age of the reservations paid for or
under option $500 The addi-
tions were made chiefly in Potter
and Clinton counties, with a small
addition in Huntingdon county.
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FOR CONGRESS
JOHN G.. MCHENRY,
of Benton.
Subject to the rules Of the DEM
ocratic Party in the 10Th Congress
ional District.
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FOR REPRESENTATIVE
WILLIAM T. GREASY,

Subject to the rules of the Dem.
ratio Party.
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NOTICE.

Owing to the great danger and
liability to personal injury incident
to passengers riding upon the plat.
forms of our cars the Board of Di-
rectors of this company will here
after rigidly enforce the rule pro-
hibiting passengers from riding
upon the platforms.
Failure upon the part Of Con-
ductors to enforce this rule will be
considered sufficient reason for sus-
pension from duty.
The public is earnestly requested
to cooperate with us in the matter
in order to secure the highest pos
sible degree of safety to our pat
rons.
c. and M. Electric Ry. Co.
VIM. Terwilliger, Supt.
Bloomsbury. Pa, Mar. 28, 1908.
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FOR REPRESENTATIVE
WILLIAM CHRISMAN,
of Bloomsbury.

Subject to the rules of the Demo.
cratic party.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-02

Ex-superintendent of public
grounds and buildings Shumaker
has resigned the presidency of he
bank at Johnstown, and ex-state
treasurer Matthues has resigned
the chairmanship of the Republican
party in Delaware county. Both
men were convicted of capitol graft.
They should have resigned long
ago.
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FOX COUNTY OUMMISSIONEK
(Second Tern)
JERRY A. HESS
of Bloomsbury.
Subject to the rules OF the Dem.
ocratic Party.
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FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER,
A. c. GREASY,
of Center Township.
Subject to the rules of the Dem.
ocratic Party.
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THURSDAY, APRIL ., 1908.
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES.
FOR COUNTY coMMIs sIoNER
c. E. WELLIVER
of Bloomsbury.
Subject to the rules of the Demo
cratic party.
FOR CONGRESS
JOHN G.. MCHENRY,
of Benton.
Subject to the rules Of the DEM
ocratic Party in the 10Th Congress
ional District.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE
WILLIAM T. GREASY,
of Catawissa.
Subject to the rules of the Dem
ratio Party.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER
(Second Term)
JERRY A. HESS
of Bloomsbury.
Subject to the rules of the Dem.
ocratic Party.
FOR COUNTY TREASURER
JOHN MOUREY
of Roaringcreek Township.
Subject to the rules of the Dem
ocratic Party.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER,
A. c. GREASY.
of Center Township.
Subject to the rules of the Dem.
ocratic Party.
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.
w. B. SNYDER
of Locust Township.
Subject to the rules of the DEM
ocratic Party.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE
WILLIAM CHRISMAN,
of Bloomsbury.
Subject to the rules of the Demo-
cratic party.
FOR COUNTY TREASURER
w. P. ZEHNER
of Main Township.
Subject to the rules of the Dem
ocratic Party.
FOR REGISTER AND RECORDER
Second Term
FRANK w. MILLER
of Bloomsbury.
Subject to the rules of the Dem
ocratic Party.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER
(Second Term)
CHARLES L. POHE
of Catawissa.
SUBJECT TO the rules or the DEM
ocratic Party.
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY
CHRISTIAN A. SMALL,
OF Bloomsbury.
Subject to the rules OF the Dem
ocratic Party.
FOR PRoTHoNOTARY
FREEZE QUICK
of Bloomsbury.
Subject to the rules of the Dem.
cratic Party.
John Mitchell Retires.
After ten years leadership OF the
United Mine Workers of America
John Mitchell on Tuesday retired
from the head of that organization
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Three Children Roasted Alive.

Three little children, aged 6
months, 3 and S years, locked in
their home at Hughestown, near
Pittston, while their mother, Mrs.
Dominick Jempitis, went to market
last Tuesday morning were burned
to death. Their names were Mary,
John and Joseph.
1t is believed that the children
arose and attempted to stir the
fire In a cooking stove.
The house and children were en-
tirely consumed. The father died
SIX months ago, of hydrophobia.
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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-02

A fine new line of Wedding in,
vitations just received at this office
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Because of duties county my
taking up all my time will be impossible all of the
es personally although would like much
grateful tor the of the first election if
choose TO support shall best the
the county. Very Respectfully
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-09
HOW TO APPLY PAINT.

Greatest care should be taken when painting buildings or implements which are exposed to the weather, to have the paint applied properly No excellence of material can make up for carelessness of application, any more than care in applying it can make poor paint wear well.
 The surface to be painted should be dry and scraped and sandpapered hard and smooth. Pure white lead should be mixed with pure linseed oil fresh for the job, and should be well brushed out, not flowed on thick When painting is done in this manner with National Lead Company's pure white lead Grade marked with "The Dutch Boy Painter') there is every chance that the job will be satisfac' tory. White lead is capable of ab solute test for purity. National Lead Company Woodbridge Building, New York, will send testing outfit free to any one interested.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-09
BUY ONLY BEST cHIcoRY.
Ask for the Franck Brand and Insist
 Upon Getting It.

All coffee drinkers should be familiar with the history and merits of chicory. As salt is necessary for soup, so coffee is incomplete without proper propor- ton of genuine chicory. for 1t is chicory that gives coffee that rich flavor and fra grant aroma.
 Americans thanks to foreign-born resi- dents, now appreciate the merits of chic ory The United States Government has interested itself in the root and recently issued a bulletin on the use and growth of chicory. (See Bulletin 19, U. $. De- partment of Agriculture)
 It also regards chicory as standard food product as coffee and requires the coffee makers to state the contents of their packages in plain letters. This ln- sures the purchaser pure coffee and genu- inc chicory.
 One chicory manufacturing firm. Helnr; Franck Sohne & Company, which has IS mammoth factories in Europe and has re. ceived forty medals for the excellence or its product in its nearly century or ex- istence, has established an American branch at Flushing, N. Y. where genu- inc Franck Chicory is made. From thls factory genuine chicory is supplied to all the leading jobbers of the south.
 You must ask for Franck Chicory In or ferior brands are offered but, there IS only one high grade chicory and 1t IS the Franck Chicory. ,-
 Make sure that the coffee you buy is mixed with "Franck" chicory and insist on getting it. You will be assured Of a cup of coffee rich in taste, fragrant Tn aroma and healthful in effect. You Will good Dutch housewives-the same kind served in all the leading hotels and res, taurants. Accept only coffee prepared with "Franck" Chicory-it is the best.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-09
DON'T LIKE LITTLE STRANGER.
Did Ever Youngster Welcome Advent
 of Little Brother or Sister?

The mothers were talking shop.
 "When little Harold came,' said the first mother, ''his older brother Regl- nald was very curious about him.
 "'Yes, Reggie, dear l told him, the little baby is a Washington's birthday present to us from the angels
 "He drowned in thoughtful silence. Then he said:
 "'Well, mamma, if we wrap him up carefully and put him away and don use him, we can give him to some body else next Washington's birthday, cant we?'"
 The other mothers smiled and sighed The second said:
 "On the-er-advent of my little Miriam, Hannah, our five-year-old, was taken upstairs by the cook to see the newcomer.
 Hannah looked her little sister over sternly. Then, turning to the cook' she said:
 "'Jane, you can keep that in the kitchen"
 Again the mothers smiled and sighed and nodded sadly.
 "Yes. it is always so," they said.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-09
Gentle Persuasion.

A young chap from the south, who recently took up his residence in Bos- ton with the purpose of pursuing cer- tain technical studies at the Hub, en- gagged board and lodgings at "a select establishment" in Columbus avenue.
 It was not long after his install ment therein that the southerner found himself obliged to complain to the landlady with reference to the noisy doings of some of his fellow lodgers.
 "The people in the room next to mine," said he, "quarrel in loud tone regularly every evening much to my distress. Whats the trouble, any. way?"
 "Oh, you mustn't mind them,' said the landlady. That occurs very often, at least once a week. It's only Prof. Whiteside, the hypnotist, trying to per- suade his wife to go to the band con- cert. t."-Illustrated Sunday Magazine.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-09
Hubby (disgustedly)-The doctor Is
SKIN TROUBLES CURED.
First Had Itching Rash-Threatened Later With BIood-Poison in Leg
 Relied on Cuticura Remedies.

About twelve or fifteen years ago I had a breaking-out, and it itched, and stung so badly that I could not have any peace because of it. Three doctors did not help me. Then I used some Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Oint- ment, and Cuticura Resolvent and began to get better right away. They cured me and I have not been bothered with the itching since, to amount to anything. About two years ago 1 had la grippe and pneumonia which left me with pain in my side. Treat ment ran it into my leg, which then swelled and began to break out. The doctor was afraid it would turn to blood-poison. I used his medicine but it did no good, then I used the Cuticura Remedies three times and cured the breaking-out cn my leg. J. F.. Hennen, Milan, Mo-, May 1S, 1907"
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-09
FOR THE ROUND BALE.
Some More Reasons for Cutting Anti.
 cuated Method

W. B. DeWalt, in letter to the Co Operator Dallas) takes up the cudgel in favor of improved packing and gives the following good account of himself:
 To The Co-Operator: I see you have some good advice to the Union in the saving to the farmer by the adoption of the gin compressed bale of cotton 1 wish to give some more facts as to why we should quit the old-style way.
 First, it is not the proper way that cotton should be put up, for 1t gives the parties through whose hands 1t passes the chance to steal some from cotton yards who gets one bale for the weighing of every six hundred bales which equals twenty-thousand in 12,000,000 bale crop.
 And then it goes on to the compress where they can steal enough to pay all expenses and that amounts to one hundred thousand or more bales and the old-time street buyer took equally as much in samples, which is called the city crop all of which the farmer has sold to the buyer at reduction in points to cover the loss to the buyer.
 If we will compress our cotton at the gins we will use of our low grade cotton, six thousand bales, that will be eff the market and besides we will save s7,000,000 (seven million dol lars) and our cotton will be in shape the South will have saved 13,300,000, to build warehouses with, which will give ample room to store all of the cotton raised by the South. That Is what we need; not mills nor spindles for when we go into such things as that we Will have to get some expert to run it for us and if history re- peats itself the expert would get the benefits and the farmer the experi- ence
 We, as Union men don't want any thing but to cut out the leaks wher- ever they may be that are wasting so much of our life blood and if we will attend to the things of that nature that are here among us, we will soon have won what we are clamoring for
 see that Polk County Union is talking of putting in compress. l am sorry any of our brethren would do anything to uphold the bagging and tie trust. l say to you, Polk County men, weigh we'll your actions before you go too far, for there are some of you that know me.
 Hoping that all Unions will consid- CT this and if it should meet with their favor it is time that they were getting to work so as to be prepared for this years crop.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-09

When you have thought out all the things that have puzzled all the world, and have absolutely nothing else to solve, go to work on the land problem. Land is an absolutely free gift to man. At no time has anybody had the original right to sell or barter it away, but, by some means, raw lands have advanced along the com- mercial lines till in many cases it is "sold" at several hundred dollars per acre, and by those who have no use for it, and who could not to save their lives tell how it came that somebody at sometime became owners of it. Ev- cry foot of this old footstool belongs to the creatures planted on it, and all the man-made laws under the canopy of heaven can change this. Man is en- titled to all that he has done to make it better and more productive, but not to the land.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-09
Hen Talk,

The poultry business has always been looked upon as "hard times business by many thousands of peo- pie. When times are good and money Is plentiful the poultry business is looked upon by many as 'pin-money" affair, but when hard times threaten or are at hand, when thousands Of people are daily being thrown out of a job, then it is that they begin to think of taking tip poultry.
 Of all classes the poultry man has the least to fear from hard times. The poultry business has never been on better footing than it is now. It is the experience of all the years the lean years financially are the years when the poultry business grows This is because, when men and women are brought face to face with the proba- bility of losing their positions, they begin to look around for some way in which to invest their savings so that it will bring in a profitable income should the worst happen, and they are thrown out of employment. No busi- ness can be started on so small capl- tai as poultry, and yield a livelihood for those who follow it.
 It takes less capital to get start in the poultry business, and get 1t to yield an income for living expenses, than any other business l know of, without having previous experience. Where they are content to start at the bottom, or in a small way, and grow in the business, gaining experience as they grow, and profting by this expe- rience, and with due attention given to their business, they will rarely find it a failure.
 Poultrymen who have stock to sell can find buyers now more readily than would be possible if every one were working and receiving good wages.
 The average farmer is in position to get started in the poultry business more cheaply than anyone else, as he has plenty of ground and oftentimes house room that is idle that might just as well be making him money.
 Statistics show that the farmer who always keeps poultry and gives any attention to it at the end of the year has a smaller store account than the farmer who does not.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-09
That Held Her.

"The most eloquent speech I ever heard contained only four words" said Sociologist Snodgrass. Ginger Ma gonnigle had brought his best guyl to the grand civic ball of the East Side Gentlemen's Sons Terpsichorean Co., terie, ticket admitting lady and gent, including hat check, 50 cents. The guyl, fascinated by a better waltzer, abandoned her escort and danced three times with the stranger. As they were beginning their fourth waltz they were stopped by the hand of Ginger Magonnigle, which clutched the arm of the guyl. Gazing deep into her eyes, and with voice in which were mingled surprise, self-pity, re- proach, resentment and menace, he ex- claimed:
 "'Sa-a-ay. who brung yer?' '"-Har- per's Weekly.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-09
Restaurant Prize Seat.

A novel method of advertising a table d'hote has been invented by a New York restauranteur Every Sat urday night he selects certain chair in his restaurant and places it's num- Der in a sealed envelope in charge of the cashier. All the guests select their own seats. The person who is lucky enough to occupy the selected chair receives, as present, a hand some gold watch.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-09

colored and had sediment. When wished to eat my wife had to raise me up in bed. Physicians were un- able to help me and I was going down fast when I began using Doan's Kid ney Pills. After a short time I felt great improvement and am now as strong and healthy as man could be. I give Doan's Kidney Pills all the credit for it"
 Sold by all dealers. 50 cents box. Foster Milburn Co.,, Buffalo. N. Y.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-09

You won't find one man in a thou sand who is doing the thing he would prefer to do if left entirely unfettered. If he is worth a tinker's dam, he is making the best of it, and is content cd to rest the matter with his own conscience, and is comparatively hap py So, if you cannot be or do just that you are in a average good condi- tion if you are able to do something honest and profitable.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-09

This is election year, but all the voting in the country cannot do any part of the work of raising crop. Don't let the politician eat up your time too much. It is the duty of every citizen 10 post himself on the issues of the day, and it is his duty to vote on every question that comes up, but this does not mean that he should at tend all the conventions he can hear of and roll up his sleeves for every candidate who wants him to use his influence"
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-04-09
FARMERS' EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE UNION = OF AMERICA =
WHO WOULD SWAP7
OF AMERICA

 Rains upon the housetops,
 Clouds obscure the sky. Sitting by the fire, !. Little wife and I. 'Tatoes in the cellar,
 Hogs done salted down. Never mind the weather,
 Bake those 'tatoes brown. Hay packed in the barnloft,
 Crib chock full of corn, Cows give milk in plenty
 The maidens not forlorn. Banks are stopping payment, Factories shutting down, Now who would swap the country For starvation in the town? We receive the rain and sunshine From the God whom we adore; We praise Him for the bounty We farmers have in store. We SOW our fields in gladness, With joy upturn the sod; We hoe the weeds from life and
 field
 Results we leave with God. Geo. w. Haynie, in Home and Farm White Bluffs, Tenn.