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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-09-04

Among the graduates Of the year one
brave young woman has completed a
course frankly taken in preparation for
matrimony. Like many girls who make
society amusements their chief existence,
this young woman did not realize the de-
ficiencies in her education until she had
won the friendship and love Of one who
was her superior in intellectual acquire
ments. With the realization Of her igno-
rance came the determination to study
for self improvement. Entering as a
pupil at we'll known school for girls she
took courses in literature, philosophy, and
other studies, which would enable her to
write and speak with accuracy and would
teach her the best methods of thought.
She entered classes of political economy
and studied the newspapers under COM
petent direction. Urgirg her teachers to
correct all imperfections in her speech
and manner, she made constant effort to
attain the standard which might bring
her nearer to an equality with her future
husband. The struggle was not easy.
There We're trials of pride in studying
with girls Of a more youthful age there
were many moments of modification
from the exposure of her ignorance.
Determination to succeed won its
usual rewards. The young society
girl, whose bright mind had been
eclipsed by the routine of pleasure.
became renowned in the school as one Of
the most earnest and satisfactory pupils.
When she graduated this year into the
refined home that has been in preparation
Tor her she will meet her husband upon
an equality, and entertain his friends
with feeling of cheerful confidence.
She says that the whole world seems
more stable since she has been sure that
ner sentences are grammatical and her
pronunciation according to the best
authorities. Journal.
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Flowers N Food.

Not only rose leaves and violets, but
nasturtiums and other flowers, are now
candied and eaten.
These flower eaters call themselves au-
thophagists "a word which certainly
must not be confounded with anthropo-
phagists, since that means cannibals.
"Anthophagist" is derived from the
Greek words anthos, flower, and pha-
gein, to eat.
Although violets as confectionery and
table delicacy are something compara-
lively new, it is really not new thing to
eat flowers in some shape. The cabbage
is really only a splendid flower, and the
caulif1ower is not misnamed. It is an in
florescence or blossoming which has
thickened into sort of fleshy head.
The blossom of the artichoke has often
been used as food. In France the yell
low water lilly and the blossoms OF the
locust have long been used as food.
Flowers, it is said, are, when eaten.
generally wholesome as well as agree.
able.-[ Youths Companion.
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How the Emperor of Russia Travels
Among HTS Loving Subjects.

How the Emperor of Russia Travels
Among his Loving Subjects.
When the car travels in Russia the
precautions taken for his safety could
not be greater il he were in the enemy's
country, writes a foreign correspondent.
A battalion of infantry is detailed for
every two miles of distance, and allowing
500 men as the effective force of each bat
talon, every spot of ground on both
sides of the track Is covered by sentinels
within easy distance of each other The
car is suddenly whirlcd off to the station
accompanied by chosen twelve of his
bodyguard, without pomp or circum-
stance, swiftly and silently. The car
always travels in train of five carriages.
His carriage is built in q peculiar style.
The windows, while ample for light,
are high. so that a person sitting down
is invisible from the outside, and the
sides of the car are fortified with plates
Of steel concealed in the ornamental
woodwork, but amply strong to resist u
bullet. There are two sentry boxes in
the carriage, one at each end and each
looking out at an opposite side from the
other. The guard5men on duty in these
apartments are shut in from any obser-
vation Of the interior Of the carriage, but
at intervals Of about two feet, the whole
length of the saloon, are electric buttons
communicatingwith the guard chambers,
as well as with the two carriages, one
containing the suite. and the other, in the
rear, occupied by the guardsmen not on
duty. So far, therefore, as the train itself
is concerned, the car could be no more
secure in st. Petersburg.
The train speeds along to its destination
without halt, except on account of
accident. At a distance of not less than
five miles ahead is a pioneer train, in
which the imperial director of railways
and the chief engineer of the particular
railway on which the car is travelling,
always ride. As the pilot train whizzes
by the reserves along the line rush to
arms and guard the sides Of the railway,
waiting until the imperial train has
passed. so that the spectacle is present of
continuous lines Of soldiery for hundreds
Of miles. Arrived at the end of his jour.
ney, the czar is escorted to the quarters
intended for the imperial family.
The streets are guarded by special con-
stables, in the attire of citizens. Every
property holder has been called upon to
supply one or more of these men at his
own expense to do duty when the SOW
ereign makes public appearance. The
constables average one in ten of the
crowd that throngs the streets, and being
in ordinary dress, they can mingle with
the people, note what is said, and per-
haps do something that will obtain them
regular employment among the secret
police. With One-tenth the population
engaged as spies upon the remainder,
with troops enough concentrated to stand
a formidable siege, and his faithful
guardsmen dogging every step, the car
goes through the forms Of visit to the
ancient capital of Russia, or whatever
city he may choose to honor.
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The carp carries his teeth back in his
throat, so that when he has sore throat
ne does not know whether to send for the
doctor or the dentist.
The horseshoe crab chews its food with
its legs, which is very curious thing
aven for crab to do, while the oyster
feeds with its beard.
The jelly fish hasn't any teeth, but
uses himself just as if he were piece of
paper when he is hungry, getting his
food and then wrapping himself about it.
The starfish, on the contrary, turns
himself inside out and wraps his food
around him, and stays that way until he
has had enough.-Harper's Young Peo-
ple, .r.
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An Aluminium Boat. /.

An aluminium boat, propelled by elec-
tricity from an aluminium battery, is
being constructed by the inventor, ID. j.
Cable, Of Pittsburg, Pa. The battery,
Mr.. Cable says, will weigh but couple
Of pounds, and will be sufficient to pro-
duce the power necessary for running a
pleasure boat Of good size. A boat of
this metal capable Of carrying from four
to six persons can be made Of weight
not exceeding 90 or 10 pounds, and
would be very easily handled. Mr..
Gable states that he has found means Of
overcoming the great difficulty alumni.
ium presents to soldering.
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PHILLIPS

Spring days are at hand and
premonitions Of warm weather
bring with them a desire for
cooling dishes. We shall keep
Ice Cream Of many havors
from now on, and will serve it
in our parlors day or night.
Families and parties sup
piled. Get our prices.
The Cafe is open, and the
kitchen is in charge of an ex-
perienced cook. Catering for
parties, lodges, weddings, etc.,
a specially.
Fresh bread and cakes daily
in the bakery.
NJ. NJ PHILLIPS & SON.
Proprietors of
"PHILLIPS' CAFE"
Bloomsbury, Pa.
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| courage TO answer that question Alright
She saw "the little rift within the lutte. !"
| 1t is not necessary to enter into mi
mute account of Katherine Orr's reform,
In the dark, unseen corners of her home
she begun. Day after day, week after
week, she worked For one pair of
hands 1t was long, laborious process to
renovate the old house. Soap, sand,
water, and willing disposition can work
wonders, however. Attention to details
at the start saved many tired feeling
later.
Plenty of baths and fresh air could not
fail to produce their beautifying bodily
effects. A ready needle and washtub
are valuable factors in keeping ones
working apparel in presentable condition.
1t was long time--years--before she
could say confidently there had been
complete change, or feel assured there
were no reasonable grounds Of criticism
in her regime.
Three years later Helen Armour was
again at her friends, the Hales.
"Oh Mildred! who is that splendid
looking woman coming up the walk ?"
she eagerly asked, the morning after her
arrival.
That? That's Katherine Orr-Kath-
crime Neale, l mean. You remember
her, don't your"
katherine Orr! Why, yes, 1 remem-
Der her well; but hasn't she changed
greatly?" Helen doubtfully replied:
Changed? Perhaps; haven't thought
about it. We see her daily, you know.
Possibly you notice more"
"She certainly has changed, and for
the better, Helen emphatically respond
ed. "And SO she really married that nice
DR.. Neale?"
"Of course" exclaimed May half in
dignantly. ave always knew she
would"
"Did your Why, thought" but on
consideration Helen kept her thought to
herself.
WHO wants an invitation to "a feast
of reason and flow of soulT In other
words, who wishes to take tea with the q,
Neales tomorrow night ?" Katherine
gaily queried, as she came into the
library.
Helen came forward to shake hands
cordially. From my remembrance of
other feasts of reason, l, for one, shall
strain every nerve to be there" she
merrily said.
Tea? Tea at Katherine's? That
means Nectar! Ambrosia! Olympus!"
May melodramatically interrupted.
We'll wash the dishes, Katherine, she
added in stage whisper ... ...
I'D like to see your vandal hands laid
on Katherine Neale's dishes, May Hale.
You know you'd never do them to suit
her. She's very particular, that RATHER
inc Neale," Mildred explained to Helen.
Katherine's eyes shone
"You made me 50, girls, she said.
"We? Now what do you mean Kath-
erine?" I..H YlI
Katherine told them Of the conversa-
ton she heard so long ago. rfs .. .....
1T was hard discipline, girls, but it
did lie good. The medicine was bitter
but wholesome.
Helen leaned forward and touched
Katherine's hand caressingly. "'We
rise by the things that are under our
feet" she gently quoted. '..''
But, oh, Katherine" cried Mildred,
lit was cruel Of us. We would not say
such thing now." i.. s.
"You could not, truly, was the quiet
response. And Katherine was, as she
felt. mistress Of the situation. Martha
Fairbanks Blanchard.
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Small Profits.-Drug Clerk Ito stranger)
What do you wish, sir3 Strsnger-I
wish you good morning. sir. Where is
your directory?
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-09-04

There is a new pen in the market that
with one dip will pick up enough ink to
write 200 words. 1t is not a fountain
pen.-[Philadelphia Record.
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Professor Harriet Cooke, of the Chair
of History in Cornell. has taught In that
college 2S years, and has equal salary
with the men professors.
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YOUNG MAN. 'sss,ss !" ssS ss"';%sa;s ss%%sss's; ssi

ScnOOi. III Will pay you
to visit the ROCHESTER, BUSINESS UNIVERS-
ITY before deciding where, though you may live
thousand miles away 1t stands at the head
OF the list OF commercial schools In Its charact-
er as an educational force, as a medium for
supplying the business men OF the country with
trained and capable assistants. as a means OF
placing ambitious young men and women
on the high road to success, and In the extent,
elegance and cost OF its equipment. Thorough
COMMERCIAL, SHORTHAND AND PRACTl-
CAL ENGLISH COURSES The TweDty-Seyenth
Williams & Rogers, ROCHESTER, 4. 2
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promises plenty of presents for all
those who may come.

promises plenty of presents for all
those who may come.
MI. w. o. Webber and family spent
Christmas with Mrs. Geo Cunningham
and enjoyed q regular old English diu.
ner, and say the plum pudding could
not he surpassed.
Mr.. John McCarvel and his neice.
Miss Mamie Beaton, are visiting
friends in and near Boston. Mass.
Patrick McCarvel left Tuesday for
Hartford, Conn.,, where he intends to
make his future home.
r. Geyermann & Son received seven
cars Of coal this week with which they
desire to supply the wants of their
customers.
Mr. Frank Fairfield who had been to
Minneapolis spending Christmas, re-
turned Tuesday and the people were
completely surprised at his being ac-
companied by his bride, formerly Miss
VILLA Newland, of Minneapolis. There
many friends wish them a long and
prosperous journey through life.
Mr.. Rudolph Berreau, formerly 81
this place; now Of st. Paul, visited lis
father last week, an enjoyable party
was given in his honor Saturday even
ing and those who attended report q
pleasant time.
OBsERvER.
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Bilious Attacks

During several months past have been
subject to attacks Of bad headache. without
being able to remove the trouble by medical
treatment. In looking through Ayers AL
manac I read the statements of persons
cured Of similar attacks by the use of Ayers
Cathartic Pills, and was induced to give
them trial. They have benefited me so
much that consider it my duty to mention
my case to you for the benefit of others."-
Mrs. Mary Guymond, Flint Village, Fall
River, Mass.
II have now used Ayers Pills in my fami-
" for seven or eight years. Whenever 1
have an attack of headache, to which I ami
very subject, I take dose Of Ayers Pills
and am always promptly relieved. ind
them equally beneficial In colds and, in my
family, they are used for bilious complaints
and other disturbances with such good effect
that we rarely, If ever. have to cali in . ply
sician."-H. Voulliem6, Hotel Voulliem6,
Saratoga Springs, N. Y.
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Ayers Pills,
hart Or AVER CO.. ls m.. shb nak. "a. o.,,, n.aau.

Mr.. Nitsche left on the first train. SO
as to be able to attend the funeral, to
be held in Elkhart. Ind.
Some OF our farmers haven't got
their potatoes dug, but it will be need.
less to dig them now.
August P6ngston has his large barn
all completed, and is enjoying the len
eft this cold weather.
Daniel Worby is visiting his many
relatives and friends in Dwight, Ill.
Wm. Mulhan and family will soon
visit with friends in their old Ken.
tncky home. which he has not seen fol-
fourteen years. We wish them q hap.
py visit aud safe return.
Mr. Sooder left for Germany q few
days ago, and will return in the spring
with his bride.
The Christmas tree at the J. P. Vail
school house was we'll attended and q
pleasant time was the result.
We are sorry the surprise party II
Mr.. Th0mpson's was not more sue
cessful, but Calvin forgot to bring the
girls.
We are informed that George Fill
man has rented his farm and intends
to move to his old home near Dwight
III. We regret the departure of Mr..
Fillman, as he is one of our most es'
teemable citizens.
Your correspondent wishes all tht
readers of the ADVANCE q happy and
prosperous New Year.
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In short time; and am snre my system
retains its tone longer after the use of these
Pills. than has been the case with any othee
medicine l have ever tricd."-- II. s. Sledxe,
Weimar, Texas.
"For . long time was sufferer from
stomach, 1tvelewn.t kidney troubles. expert.
encing mitch difhculty IN digestion. with
severe pains in the lumbar regions and other
parts OF the body. Having tried \ variety of
remedies. including warm baths. with only
temporary relief, about three months ago I
began the use Of Ayers Pills, and already
my health ID 50 much improved that I
gladly testify to the superior merits of this
medictne."- Manoel Jorge Percira, Oporto,
Portugal.
II have used Ayers Pills for the past
thirty years and consider them an invaluable
family medicine. know of no better rem
edy for liver troubles, and have always found
them prompt cure for dyspepsia" "-.-James
Quinn, 50 Middle st., Hartford, Conn.
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COUNTY NEWS.
RUSHMOKE RIPPLINGS.

RUSHMOkE R1PPLINGS.
Our little city is rather quiet si.ce
Christmas.
Rev. Mr.. Triegs has gone to Mime
apolis to regain his health as he is hay-
ing severe attack of the grip.
Miss Carrie Hovey spent Christmas
ut home returning Sunday.
J. D. Petit went to Minneapoli.
Tuesday night, being summoned there
by the death of his father.
W. J. Dougherty and bride are "at
homo" iu their cosy residence in The
park.
A large party Of friends assembled
At the residence Of q. 5. Mitchell &c
celebrate their tenth anniversary, and
q very pleasant time was had amon1
the tin aud din.
Mabel Dryden is op the sick list.
Tilla Dahl5erg is home on a visit.
Mrs. B. w. Kerr is visiting friend.
1T Watertown, s. y.
Our lyceum was postponed on &C.
count Of sickness.
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TOPICS FOR WEEK OF PRAYER
Monday, Jan. 4. Confession and
neutrality-suspicious.: Of per.
sonal. social and national sin; Of sec.
tartan Jealousy and rivalry. Thanks
giving: For united prayer;> for tho
success Of the Florence Conference and
tor all b1essings spiritual and tempor-
alps. 81; Dan. e.3-l9: Ps. "a; Eph. /:
1923. :
Tuesday, Jan. 5, The Church UNI
versal.-Praise: For tho real unity of
allbeIteyers, and the growing desire
Tor it, flAer ; msnifestation., Prayer:
For = larger comprehension Of Christ.
. mora perfect love .ndsloyalty Ia him,
: . more complete union with him and
"f his disciples in him; that ministers
and all believers may be filled with the
Holy Ghost.-John II; Eph. allie;
Acts 2:1.22.
Wednesday. Jan. 6. The Family and
the Young.-Praise: For the gracious
promises to the godly and their chill
dren and for the increasing number of
young disciples. Prayer: For a deepe.
sense OF sacredness of the family rela-
tion; for invslids and the aged; for
sons, daughters snd servants; for the
conservation OF sons to tho ministry;
tor Sunday schools and all christian
associations for young people; for pub
lie schools and all educational institn-
tions. Ps. l2s; Col. 3:l6-25; lsa. Al:
IL.
Thursday. January 7th, Nations and
Their Rulers.-Praise: For the in
creasing influence of Christ in all hu.
man affairs. Prayer: For all In auth
ority, that ttey apply the teachings of
Christ to the problems of our times;
for peace; for the absolution of the
slave, opium aud strong drink traffic
and for all needed reforms-temper-
ance, Sabbath, industrial, social and
political; that the kingdom of this
world may speedily become the king
dom OF our Lord.-Ps. 81; Rom. ]S:l-7;
lisa. "a; Rev. Ellis; Rev. 22:l-4; Rev.
1l:l5-l7.
Friday, Jan. s, Tie Church Abroad.
Praise: For the increased prepara.
tion Of the world for the gospel; for
increasing number Of those who have
given themselves to the work of mis-
sions. Pra yer: For signal manifes-
tation OF the Holy Spirits power; for
the missionaries aud native christ ians:
for xll who are prosecuted. for right.
eousness' sake and for liberty Of coll
science; for more cooperation: fer al.
increase Of intelligent interest iu the
| salvation Of the world.-Isa. 4O:l 5:
Joel 2::3-32; Matt. 5:10-l2; John 4:
3538.
Saturday, Jan. 9th, The Church at
HOme.-Prxise: For a clearer recog.
nition OF need and growing sense of
responsibility. Prayer: For larger
apprehension Of the mission of the
church, to save not only the indivi! ual
but also society. to purify all human
institutions and relationships; for in
creased cooperation in behalf Of city,
country aud frontier.-Isa. 65:l7-25.
Matt. 10:5-ls; Luke z4:46-47
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DEWALD.

IL " AAO.
The rains in this month have been
rather unusual for this country.
Mr.. Rurd has been buying hogs and
cattle in this vicinity.
Mr.. Schinkel is pressing his hay with
Mr.. Sutherland . press. There Is some
threshiug yet to do in this, neighboE-
hood,
Last Sunday Mr.. Triggs Was to have
preached in tho Boldly school house,
but from some reason did not come.
Misses Richie Maxwell, Annie Moore
and Rose Bass are ut home for. their
for their holiday vacation.
Mr.. Ely and family arc occupying
their new homo on Sec. l3.
. Pat Brady and wife have gone to
Wisconsin for the winter.
Mr.. Ager has sold quite . number Of
sheep lately.
On Monday. Dec. 2Ist while G. W.
Gale. Of Bloom was bringing grandpa
Msxwelle down to J. H. In crossing
tho prairie it. oefag foggy, they lost
their way and got two miles ont Of the
way. It requires . skillful pilot to
cross these bleak prsiriee where there
ID no track In fog. SEC. -.
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LACK OF EXERCISE

.,, LACK OF EXERCISE
Is one OF the prime causes of headache
IN the winter. Persons .ccust omed to
the pure fresh air during the pleasant
months are subject to this terrible an
noyance at this time of the year. A
boon is offered in Krause's Headache
Capsules which is guaranteed to cure
any kind Of headache no matter
what the canse. Headache caused by
over indulgence in food or drink late
at night, can be prevented by taking
one Capsule before retiring and one in
the morning. Sold by Warren Il Hum
iston. DEC.
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NOTICE TO PASSENGERS.
BUY YOUR TICKET AT THE
TICKET OFFICE AND SAVE
MONEY,

Recommending December 1st, 1891.
onductors are instructed to collect
Full Train Rate from all passengers
taking train at ticket stations not pro-
vided with tickets.
q Train Rate is TEN (lO) CENTS
MORE than ticket rate, and no portion
of train rate will he refunded, as issue
of rebate checks for fares collected on
train will be discontinued from above
date.
- Passengers are also requested to
show tickets on entering cars in order
that, II not taking proper train to
reach their destination. they can Ike
directed Alright.
: 7. W. TEASDALE,
17tS Gen1 Pass. Agent.
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g. s. DEAN

: - ". y. OEaN
!: Offers his services to the owners Of
Horses. Cattle and Swine, rs Veter-
diary Surgeon. All kinds Of surgery
promptly and skiIlfully performed. .
Call upon or ad1ress G. 3. DEAN,
z. Veterinary Surgeon,
xtx-2l-1y. Worthington, Minn.
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BREWSTER.

Christmas passed off very quietly,
most Of the people remaining at home
having q good social time,
The revival meetings closed last
Wednesday night. and We understand
some good was done. Mr.. Sulzer will
be here this week, Friday evening,
with . treat for the little ones, and
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/ Get our prices on Lumber, lath, shin
gles and lime and all building material
before purchasing elsewhere 40 it will
be to your advantage.
>Er NAMAKAaON LUMBER Go.
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MONEY TO LOAN for l or 10 years at
lowest rates. No Commission. You
can pay PART or ALL of the loan anv
time. Write or call on
46 GEO. J.DAY.
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keep It In repair than any dirt road
you ever saw" But Hubmirs only
smiled In his sood-oatured, doubling
way. lighted his pipe and went out to
do his evening chores. H..
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