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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-12-03
The Legislature Gets It's Orders.

Announcement Is made by the
ne wspaper through which Senator
Penrose usually indicates his wish
es i'll such matters that the Speak
er of the next Pennsylvania House
OF Representatives has been select
ed III the person of John f. Cox, of
Allegheny. The names of all of
the other officers of the House are
also given, and we are assured that
the Republican members of the
Legislature will meet i'll caucus on
january ! next to ratify the selec-
tiols made for them.
This is an interesting program
and The Record" has little doubt
that it will be carried out Just as it
has been arranged by Senator Pen
rose and the Philadelphia contract
orS who share with him the control
OF a majority of the members-elect
OF the Pennsylvania Legislature.
What pity it is tha, this is sol
How much better it would be for
themselves and the State if a major
ity OF the members Of the coming
Legislature should ignore the or
ders OF their bosses and select their
own otficers. But because there
appears to be no hope of such ac-
ton on the part of the majority of
the menbers-elect of the Legisla-
ture is no reason why the few who
may feel that they own themselves
should not protest against the pro-
gram prepared for them
Pennsylvania cannot much long
er stand out against the general dis
position elsewhere to regard public
office as public trust. While sur
face conditions here NAV suggest
the futility of protest, The Re-
cord ventures the prediction that
the members of the next Legisla-
ture who shall refuse to obey the
orders OF the bosses will figure in
public life more prominently and
more honorably within two years
than the time-servers who are go
ing to Harrisburg to vote for every
man and measure O. X. d by Sena-
tor Penrose and the Philadelphia
contractors, whose only interest in
government is what they can make
out of it.-Rec0rd.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-12-03
Anthracite Troubles.

There is All unpleasant prospect
that next spring there will be a
prolonged contest between the OPP
orators aud the workingm II in the
anthracite miues. The agreement
formulated by the Strike Comnis-
sion in 1908 was renewed i'll 1906
after several weeks OF idleue,s by
the men and negotiations between
the OPERATOR, AMI the men in which
each side started out with the ce-
mand of concessions. In the SUM
mer of 1905 the membership of the
unions hal fallen very low, but
John Mitchell got many of the men
back into the ranks. He did not
dare provoke a serious fight, be-
cause, as he himself admitted, he
didn't believe the men would hold
out
As soon as a strike is over or an
agreement signed. the miners drop
out of their unions. Great efforts
have been made during the past
few months to recruit the unions
to their full strength, and the lead
ers are reported to be fairly well
satisfied with the results. Nego
tiations will probably begin before
the expiration of the present agree
ment. April I, but there is little
hope that an agreement will be
reached until there shall have been
trial of strength.
The representative of the min
e;s demand the abolition of the
present Cancellation B ard and pro-
pose an agreement TO be reached
by both parties according to the
terms of which all disputes shall
be settled. They also say:
eve demand the complete re-
cognition OF the United Workers
OF America as a party to negotiate
a wage contract, and that the Unit.
ed Mine Workers Of America shall
be recognized in our rights to pro-
vide any method we may adopt fer
the collection of revenues for the
organization"
This the operators will not con-
sent to without struggle. Under
it they would withhold the union
dues from the miners, presumably
from the n-members as we'll as
the members, and turn the funds
over to the union. The union
would then have a revenue OF a
million year, and more if the
non-membcrs had to pay, and the
war chest" would always be full.
-Ex.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-12-03
= HCRSDAN. DECEMBER 3, 1905.
Value of an Educatian.
Figures Show That Each Day in School
Means $40 TO Pupils.

A curious calculation was
brought to notice some time ago
which illustrates the practical
value OF an education. The average
uneducated man does we'll if he re-
ceives 81. so per day for 500 days
in the year. And for 10 years of
his life this would give him total
income Of $500. The average edu-
Gated man receives at least $1,000 a
":ir for his services. In 40 years
ould have received $40, 900, or
:, 800 more than the uneducated
N. The average school life of a
' is 7 years of 200 days each, or
20 days. Add to this four years
ot good education and the time
spent in school will be 2,2oo days.
Dividing S22, 900 by 2,2oo, we
have $40, the actual cash value to
a boy of one day at school.
If boy were told that he would
find ten dollar gold piece on his
desk every morning, he would
surely come and get it; but the ad-
vantage of an education seems so
remote to him, if he thinks of it at
all, that a day in school seems of
little worth. Often, therefore,
through lack OF attention and idle
ness, he wastes time that would be
more highly valued if reduced to
terms of dollars and cents.
Parents could do much if they
would to encourage in their boys
and girls more studious spirit, to
help in preparing them for a profit.
able and contented life. There is
much in an education that cannot
be measured in dollars and cents;
but from a purely mercenary poin,
of view, an education pays.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-12-03

EsrAniIsHtD 1857. CONSOLIDATED 1869
uBLIslED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING.
A. Bloomsbury, the County Seat Of,
Columbia County, Pennsylvania.
GEO. L. ELWELl. EDITOR.
GEO. c. ROAM, FoKLMAN.
rERMs!--lnside the county SIoo year
g. advance; SI.sojf not paid tn advance.
O ,sidethe county, SLesa year. s,rictlyin
va &C.
All Communication, should betddressed
lHE COLUMBIAN, tloomsburs, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-12-03
Smell of Birthstone"
Washington Preacher Scores Internationa
Marriages.

"The average international mar
rage is travesty upon the name
of holy wedlock, stencil in the
nostrils of all right thinking men
and women and an abomination in
the sight of Cod" declared Rev.
DR.. Samuel H. Woodrow, pastor
of the First Congregational church,
of Washington, in sermon preach
ed on Joseph, the Dreamer, as
Prime Minister" The speaker de-
clared that the marriage of Joseph
to Asenath, through which he be-
came a member of royal family.
was ian international marriage
where manly character, brains and
great executive ability were match
ed with purity, intelligence and
high social position.
1T was not the case Of an impe-
cunious dukelet or lordlet seeking
the hand of an American heiress
that he might have money to pay
his gambling debts and support his
mistress. Joseph's marriage was
that of an able and pure man to a
virtu )us and talented woman. Such
marriages are made in heaven; the
Others smell of birthstone.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-12-03

Ambitious young men and la
dies should Learn Telegraphy; for.
since the new S-hour law became
effective there is shortage of manv
thousand telegraphers. Positions
pay from $50 to $40 per month to
beginners. The National Tele.
graph Institute of Philadelphia,
Pa, and FIVE other cities is operat.
ed under supervision of R. X. Of
fcials and all students are placed
when qualified. Write them for
particulars" II-Io-At.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-12-03
Where Democratic Recovery Can Be
gin.

Democratic reorganization means
a definite Democratic policy in
national affairs in harm ony with
approved Democratic principles.
Congress will soon meet. and the
Democratic minority, fresh from a
great party defeat, is likely to be
demoralized unless steps shall be
taken to reform the party, inspire
it with new resolve and make its
representatives at Washington feel
that they have, indeed, behind
them a great organization of g.
900, 900 voters, prepared to do bat
tie again and firm in the as
sertion of party doctrine. Unity by
the Democratic minority in Con-
gress at the coming session is the
first essential of party reorganiza-
ton. No policy but Democratic
policy should be given recognition
by the minority. If there is inco-
herence in Congress among Demo-
Gratis, where shall conference be
looked for? If the session is marked
by the vagaries and inconsistencies
of Democratic members, what can
be expected Of the party generality
Democratic party recovery should
set in at Washington next month.
Much can be done by the Demo-
cratic members of Congress to re-
vive the party spirit and promote
party organization. But something
is to be done by the representative
Democrats of the country in antici-
patton of the session of Congress.
NeaOGrk EOening Star.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-12-03
INSTRUCTION IN MUSIC.

Chas. P. Elwell announces that
he will be pleased to receive all
former pupils OH violin and piano
iorte, as we'll as new ones. Latest
and best methods.
Terms strictly cash by the lesson
or month. Address Hotel Hidlay,
bioomsburg, or call up OH Bell
phone any afternoonl:betw
and 2. #
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-12-03
A World of Dress Goods
In Our First Fall Fabric Showing

Not fashionable weave coloring but what is ron
resented in Dress Goods Department Our showing is
broad prehensive-c mpete-Satisying
What the dress particular, tasteful woman wants is
hercwhethert be plain chiffon broadcloth in of the
green tones mannish overplaid miXture-sninq
from among stores of other modish weaves
An perhaps the most note worthy feature of the ov
hbt is the price lowness We bought early and especial
" advaGtageously Now would pay from 20 per
cent tor many of the fabrics You of get the
benefit of our fortunate purchasing Prices tetake note
of them when YOU come.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-12-03
Shorter Trout Season.
Movement to Make Period From MAY I 10
May is.

According to reports to the state
Fisheries department from the CEN
trail part OF the state the trout
streams. noted as good for years,
have dried up so badly that it is
difficult to find any fish.
So serious is the situation that
fishermen all over the state are ask
ing commissioner Meehan to have
legislation passed at the coming
session that will make the open
season for trout fishing from May /
to May IS instead of from April IS
to May IS, or two weeks less. This,
it is said, will give the fish protec-
ton and will prevent their total de-
struction. Others say they will not
demur to closed season for year.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-12-03

GA AsroArA.
Bear. .hs zlhs El'd You Have Asas Dough.
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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1908-02-06
Notice of Dissolution

The firm of Stewart & Thacker
has been dissolved, Charles H. Stew
art having disposed of his interest to
T. w. Thacker. All accounts due
Stewart & Thacker are payable to
the new firm of ,Thacker & Son, who
will continue the business at the
barn west of the court house. Your
patronage solicited.
THAcKER & Son.
Jany. 9Th 1908.
WANTED.-Three or four hun
dred head of cattle to winter. Plen-
ty Of feed and water, good wind
brakes and section of fresh grass.
Call on or address Center Bros.
Elenwood, Okla.
We have several unredeemed
watches in good order, Hamden
and Waltham, which we will sell for
amount loaned on them.
SoURBEER.& Co.
For plastering and cement work
call on A. JACK BYRNs, for lowest
prices.
Bring your job work to the News.
We are prepared to do first class
work on short notice.
STRAYs-Two red heifer calves with
no brand at A. S. Gully's Fowler,
Kansas. Owner can have same by
paying for feed and this ad.
a. S. GULLEY
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-02-28
AN INTERESTING SHOOTING tx
HIRITION

The Union Metallic Cartridge Com
pany Of Bridgeport, Conn, has had
representatives in the principal cities
Of Florida the past season, giving ex-
hibitions Of craftsmanship, which are
intended 10 show the remarkable ac-
curacy of the ammunition manufactur-
ed By this company.
The l. NJ. c. representatives in
clude Mr. and Mrs Frank Butler, Col.
Tom Marshall. Col. J. T. Anthony, Mr..
George ". Maxwell and Mr. William
H. Heer.
The shoot was quite we'll advertised
and a large crowd gathered at the
Driving Park to witness the exhibition
and none were disappointed. but on
the contrary. all were delighted.
Mrs. Frank Butler. better known as
Miss Annie Oakley. made some very
marvellous shots. and sustained the
reputation that she has so long en-
joyed throughout the cities Of the
United States.
Miss Oakley was with Buffalo Bits
Wild West show in its palmiest days,
and won the reputation Of being the
best female shot IN the world.
Miss Oakley's hair is now frosted
over by the light touch OF time. but
her nerves are still steady and her eye
accurate, as was demonstrated in
many ways here Tuesday afternoon.
For example, she threw four glass
balls into the air, breaking two with
one rife, quickly changing guns and
breaking the other two before they
reached the ground. Again she threw
FIVE balls into the air, breaking them
all She also inverted her rife. and
lying on her back across a chair broke
glass balls as they were thrown into
the air. Indeed she performed any
number Of other marvellous shooting
feats, showing that she IS still queen
OF the rife
The. gentlemen already named did
some very clever trap shooting. and
sustained the records that they have
already made in other points in Flor
ida and all over the United States.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-02-28
Mr.. J. L. SMOAK

Among those who will make the
race in the primary this year for sher-
if of Marion county will be Mr.. J. l..
SmOak
Mr.. SmOak has been a resident of
Marion county for twenty-five years
and of Ocala for twenty years. and be-
longs 10 that sturdy class Of citizens
who are recognized as the nations
builders.
Mr.. Smoak is the proprietor of a
wagon works and blacksmithing es-
adjustment. and his manufacture re-
commends itself far and near, because
it is the best that is-like the famous
ham what am"
Mr.. Smoak is recognized as a faith
full worker. but his greatest cOntnbu-
ton to the city of his adoption is his
large and growing family, which is
the greatest patrimOny a man can be-
Queath TO his country, and is virtue
of such rare and splendid merit that it
has received a tribute OF praise from
Mr.. Roosevelt, and other eminent men
Of letters and attainments.
Mr.. Smoak is a sturdy, thorough-gO-
ing. upright citizen, and his daily walk
in and out before our people for two
decades has been in every way com
mendable. and If he $ honOred with
this responsible ONCE the people can
rest assured that the office has fallen
into capable hands and that its duties
VIII be faithfully discharged.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-02-28
MEETING OF THE w. c. T. Y.

The Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union held their regular meeting
Wednesday Afternoon at the Methodist
church. and quite a number Of enthu-
sias,ic members Of the organiza ton
were present.
1t was the regular election Of Off
GERS. the result being as follows: Mrs.
II. c. Packham. president; Mrs. c. L.
Bittinger. vice president from the
Episcopal church; Mrs. E. P. Rentz.
vice president from the Methodist
church: Mrs. Van Hood. vice president
from the Baptist church; Mrs. R. D.
Thompson. vice president from the
Christian church: Mrs R. A. Burford,
recording secretary; Mrs. W. w. ely
att. corresponding secretary; Mrs.
Walter Hood. treasurer.
These good women are in no wise
daunted by the fact that prohibition
failed in Marion county at the recent
election, but are as enthusiastic as
ever. and are making plans for some
very good and helpful work In the fu-
ture.
Several committees were appointed
at the Wednesday meeting, and they
expect 10 do some very effective work.
Mrs. Baxter earn, Mrs. Bittinger and
Mrs. Clyatt were made chairmen OF
different committees.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-02-28
Candidate for Sheriff IN.
Democratic Voters the Primary May is.

Mr.. Edwards is the third son OF A.
JudsOn Edwards, deceased, who came
10 Marion county in 1845, and lived
here continuously until his death,
which occurred May 4th, 1905. A. J.
Edwards was well known throughout
this county, being a successful live
stock man and meat dealer. up TO the
time W. J. and John l. Edwards be
came Of age, at which time they took
charge Of the business and have won
an enyible reputation throughout this
part Of the state.
Johns public life dates from the
time when he served his ward in
the city council as alderman. and con-
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-02-28
A BOLD HOLDUP

Peter Howell, colored. was before
Mayor Nash Monday morning charged
with disorderly conduct He was
fined 500 and costs.
On Saturday night Howell held up
and robbed J. R. Jacobs near the cleo
trio light plant, and was apprehended
Sunday morning. Upon being arrest
ed Howell acknowledged that he was
the man who did the robbing and Of
fered Jacobs s. TO compromise the
matter, but this was refused, and he
was hustled Of to Jail. with the above
result. His fine was paid by J. D. Nc
Duffy.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-02-28

Mr.. William Counts, OF the raging
Oklawaha, was a visitor 10 Ocala Wed
nesday, and reports everything NOV
ing along prosperous lines in his sec
ton. He says that Mr.. Allan Gibson.
who has a position on the government
dredge boat, has transferred 10 the
Panama Canal Zone. or will be trans
ferred il Mr. Gibson will consent 10
the proposition. He has the matter
under Amusement. He has a good po-
sitiOn offered him.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-02-28

tinues up 70 the present time as Q
member Of the board OF county com
miSsiOners.
He will have served bis district four
terms at the expiration Of this year.
Il is useless for us 20 say anything
about the service he has rendered.
only that We ask the public 70 study u
thoroughly. and we believe that the
verdict will be in bis favor.
We are pleased 70 know that this
successful bushes man has offered
his services TO the public for the DO
sitiOn. and We feel safe in saying that
he will get a liberal support from all
sections Of the country.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-02-28
K. OF p. MEMORIAL SERMON

Rev. Geo. H. Harrison, rector Of
Grace Episcopal church. preached a
most able and distinctly courageous
sermon in commemoration Of the 49th
anniversary OF he Knights of Pythias
al II O'Clock last Sunday morning.
The members Of the K. Of P. lodge
Of Ocala met in Castle Hall at 10
O'Clock and marched TO the church in
a body.
The eloquent divine took for his text
Luke 1890 35:
And Jesus answering said: A Ger
tain man went down from Jerusalem
10 Jericho, and fell among thieves,
which stripped aim of his raiment. and
wounded him, and departed, leaving
him hall dead. And by chance there
came down a certain priest that way,
and when he saw him passed bv
the other side. And likewise a Levite.
when he was at the place. came and
looked on him. and passed by on the
other side. But a certain Samaritan.
rs be jouTnayed. came where he was,
and whom ne saw him he had compass
sion on him. and went TO him and
bound up his wounds, pouring oil and
wine. and set him upon his own
beast. and brought him 10 an inn, and
took care Of him. And on the morrow.
TbeD ne departed he took ont two
pence and save them 10 the host. and
said unto him: Take care of him. and
whatsoever thou spendeth more. when
I come again. I will repay thee"
The preacher said that the Knights
OF Pythias would soon commemorate
It's fftieth anniversary. and that it
numbered in its ranks 100000 mem
bers: that it was founded on friend
ship as illustrated in the story Of
Damon and Pythias: that 1t was the
pledged duty of every Knight not TO
pass on the Other side" when they
saw a brother in distress. or any one.
whether a brother a not but to treat
distress and misfortune as the Samar
itan in the text had done.
He said that he believed in secret
orders in proportion as the members
of the same lived mp 10 the beautiful
sentiments contained in the rituals
of their order and he did not believe
in them in proportion as they disre-
garded in their daily vows these sound
and loyal and upright principles.
He said that if every member OF
tn knights of Pyrhias living and dead
had dedicated their lives to these
beautiful principles and had made
friendship a cardinal virtue as Damon
and Pythias had done what a differ
ent phase would have characterised
every community where this order
had obtained a foothOld.
But he said that too many joined
these orders with the spirit of what
III can get out of them" and not with
the determination Of what can do for
them"
He prayed that the time would come
when. the world. lesvened by the
spirit and good work Of the churches
and all benevolent societies as hand
maidens. wuold become in the per
Torrance Of good works for the
sake of doing good as was illustrated
in the story told Of the Good Samari-
tan.
# vas a good sermon and its
praise was on the lips of all who
heard it
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-02-28

MT J. NJ. Mathews. our alert county
commissioner from the second com
missiOner's district, was in town We'd
nesday. 1t was not ascertained wheth-
ct he would again be a candidate or
not. but his friends are anxious for
him 10 run again, and will make a
very strong appeal 10 him TO do so.
They say that one good term deserves
another. Mr.. Mathews has made a
good OfiCial.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-02-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Murphy, who
live near Anthony. are enjoying a
visit from their brother and sister,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. NJ. Hawkins. OF Del
phos, Kansas. Mrs. Ernest Clifford.
another sister, who, with her two chill
dren. has also been the guest OF Mr..
and Mrs. Murphy, has returned to her
home in Missouri, on account Of the
illness Of one OF her children. Mr.,
Murphy had not seen his sister, Mrs.
Hawkins, since she was eight years
old and had never seen his sister. Mrs.
Clifford. We regret that the Htter's
visit was cut short by the illness of
her child
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-02-28

Rev. and Mrs. Charles F. Benjamin
OF Alexandra Bay, y. Y. are in Ocala
on a visit 70 the latter's uncle and
aunt Mr.. and Mrs. !. II. McClymonds.
Mrs. Benjamin will be remembered as
Miss Bette Sharpe. one of the most
popular young women who ever resid-
ed in Ocala, and it will be a great
pleasure to her friends 10 know that
she is in the city for a couple of
weeks.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-02-28

fernando county secured the first
at the Tampa fair. Marion cOun-
~ acted with singular disintereSted-
ness. Ii refused 10 have an exhibit so
as 70 give the other counties OF the
state a show. As long as IL competed
il took the prizes at Tampa and ar
jacksonville. II stepped 10 one side
rKrely from patriotic causes. It does
not believe in the spirit Of monopoly.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-02-28

Mr.. Thomas Sexton, who went 10
Jacksonville several days ago to have
an operation performed on his little
daughters eye. returned home yeSter-
day. He says that the operation was
entirely successful Il was found ne
cessaTy 10 remove the entire eye,
which is indeed regrettable. The lit
tie one is playing about The house
and il is hoped that she will be put
70 no further suffering.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-02-28

Mr.. John Turney has returned 10
his home on the east coast. after .
visit Of several weeks with his daugh-
ter. Mrs. ". ". Reed, at South Lake
Weir.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-02-28

Mr.. r. B. Beck, after a visit at Eel
Iovship with his brother, Mr.. L. 5.
Beck. has returned TO his home at Ea-
tonton. Ga. He visited the Tampa
fair and other places in the state, and
was delighted with his trip 70 Florida.