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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

Anthony Comstock of New York
will be in Bloomsbury this Friday, and
will give two talks in the Normal Au-
dltorium. one to men only, in the
afternoon, and the other to the gener-
al public in the evening. His name
is known everywhere. He comes un-
der the auspices of the Normal Y. M.
G. A. Admission is free.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

1t is a truth in medicine that the
smallest dose that performs a cure is
the best. DeWitt's Little Early Risers
are the smallest pills, will perform the
cure, and are the best. w. S. Rish-
ton, druggist. IoI4.Iy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

NJ. C. McCollum of Espy, Pa, has
a large stock of a8 and 81 extension,
and ~ and I6 foot single ladders of
his own manufacture which he will
sell during the month OF April at one
third less than the usual price. Call
on or address as above. 4-7-St.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

A little i'll, then little pill. The
i'll is gone the pill has won. DeWitt's
Little Early Risers the little pills that
cure great ills. w. S. Rishton, Drug
glst. Io-I4.I yr.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

J. R. Schuyler has been appointed
agent of the Pope Manufacturing Co..
lor the sale OF the Columbia Bicycle:
lie will have some machines on hand
soon. Those contemplating the pur-
Chase of wheel should wait and see
them.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

Barnum's Circus will be in Blooms
burg on May nth. The advance
agent was here last week, and made
all necessary arrangements. The tents
will be erected in the Athletic Park.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

The breaking up of the winter is
the sign for the breaking up of the
system. Nature is opening up the
pores and throwing off refuse. De
Witts's Sarsaparilla is of unquestionable
assistance in this operation. W. S.
Rishton, Druggist Io-I4-Iyr
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

"T'here is salve tor every wound y
We refer to De Wits Witch Hazel
Salve, cures burns, bruises, cuts, indo-
lent sores, as local application in
the nostrils it cures catarrh, and al
ways cures piles. w. S. Rishton,
Druggist. 1oI4.Iyr.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

Among the attorneys who will go to
Philadelphia next week to attend
Supreme Court are, G. X. Buckalew,
]. G. Freeze, E. II. Little, c. G.. Bark.
ley, l.. S, Wintersteen, l.. f. Waller,
X. K. Little, II. A. M'Killip.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

The Missionary offerings in ST.
Paul's church on Easter Day were as
follows From the congregation at
the two morning services, $74.27;
from the children of the Sunday school
and boxes of the little ones, $Sa.78.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

A brother of J. F. Clark, formerly
of Jamison City, died at the City Ho.
tel in that place last Saturday, after
a brief illness.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

The Easter services at st. Paul's
church were largely attended, twice in
the morning, and at evening. The
music was Of high order, and was
we'll rendered by the vested choir.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

c. A. Meyer has moved into one
Side of his new double house on Third
Street, and Mr.. Jury will occupy the
other side. B. F. Taylor has moved
into MIR. Meyers house on the corner
OF Third and West.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

Distemper IS dangerous and often
fatal in winter when the horses can't
get green food. At this season Bulls
Head Horse and Cattle Powder is In
dispensable. Price IS cents per pack
age.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

The old established and we'll known
Clothing House of ID. Lowenberg's
estate, has new advertisement in this
issue. Read it. Forty-two years Of
business here gives this house an en-.
viable reputation.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

The audience room in the Methodist
Church has been enlarged bv the re-
moval the partition under the gallery.
And still it is not large enough.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07
SILKS.
SILKS.
HyOzt 1O0nt SILKS of
any hind for Dresses
or Waists, 60 to II. j..
CLARK & SON.

This is the time of year when every
body begins to think about cleaning up
and making Improvements, and new
wall paper is usually one Of the first
things to be done. w. H. Brooke &
Co. have a very large d elegant
stock to select from. CAll and see
and get estimates. 3-3I-tf.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

Bulrs-Head Flavoring Extracts Of
Lemon, Orange, Vanilla, Almond and
Ginger, for Havoring ice cream, Gus
tard, jelly, cake, &C., are the best and
cheapest. Give them a trial.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

Mrs. H. E. Smith is making some
extensive improvements to her Third
street property formerly owned by C..
B. Brockway.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

Mrs. Geo. Hasserts residence on
the corner of Fourth and Catharne is
undergoing extensive repairs and ad-
ditions.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

The Bloomsburg Orchestra is re-
hearsing for the concert to be given
soon. Some very fine music is in pre-
paration.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

B. F. Fruit and G.. F. Watson have
taken out letters of administration on
the estate of David Phillips, late of
Jerseytown.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07
BUSINESS LOCALS.

A lot Of new notes of the sharpest
kind have just been printed and are
for sale at this Office. Also common
receipts, estate receipts, and collec-
tors receipts, neatly bound in books
Of IS, 50 and 100. #.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

The Milton Driving Park and Fair
Association have fixed the dates for
their fall meeting on October 3rd to
9th inclusive.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

New Millinery goods just opened
at f. Barkley's consisting of trimmed
hats for Ladies and Misses, childrens'
caps, flowers &c. Prices very reason
able. Main street, below Market. at
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

The water plug on Market square
has been moved in to McKelvy's cor
ner. The gutter will be bridged so
that it can be crossed in safety.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

An entertaining story by the Mar
guess of Lorne, illustrative OF "Hunt-
Ing Life in the Rockies" with pictures
from drawings by c. E. Frlpp, r. w.
D., is one of the attractive tea-
lures of Harpe,'s Weekly published
April sth.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

B. Stohner is making some additions
to his hotel on Iron street, by which
it will be enlarged and improved 1t
will be known as the Farmers Hotel.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

Life is short and time is fleeting,
but Hoods Sarsaparilla will bless hu-
manity as the ages roll on. Try it
this season.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

A. G. Freas Esq. has bought the
frame house near the Methodist church
and is moving it around to the rear of
his lot on the other side of the church.
He will fit it up for tenant house.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

Theodore Conner has returned to
Bloomsbury after an absence Of sew
eral years, and is keeping books for
the Mears Manufacturing Company.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

The most intelligent people # our
community recognize in d, y IT'S
Little Early Risers pills of unequaIed
merit for dyspepsia, headache nd
constipation. Very small, perfeo, n
action. w. S. Rishton, Druggist. Tyr.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07
DRUNKENNESS, or the LIQUOR HA-
BIT, Cured at Home in Ten Days by
administering DR.. Hainss' Golden
Specific.

1t can be given in glass Of beer, cup of
coffee or tea, or in food, without the know.
ledge Of the patient. 1t is absolutely harm.
less, and will effect permanent and speedy
cnre, whether the patient is a moderate
drinker or alcoholic wreck. 1t has been
given in thousands Of cases, and in every in
stance perfect cure has followed. 1t never
fails. The system once impregnated with
the specific it becomes an utter impossibility
for the liquor appetite to exist. Cures guar
anteed. AZ page book Of particulars free.
Address the GOLDEN SPECIFIC Co., 1855
Race Street, Cincinnati. Ohio. Io.2I.i VT.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07
BIG DROP IN CLOCKS.

A large lot of nickle plated alarm
clocks will be sold at &C cents each,
at J. G. Wells jewelry store. A rare
bargain. s-I7.tf.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

The barn of Freas Fowler at Ber.
wick was burned last Friday. The
loss is about $4,000, partly insured.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

Superintendent of Public Instruction
Walters term expired on April Ist,
hut his successor has not yet been ap.
pointed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07
Gliding & Salisbury have

TlddlhS q odIsDulg TIaVe Ucc1 uo-
layed somewhat in their opening, but
the carpenters and painters and paper
hangers are busy in their store room,
and will soon be out of the way. The
exact date of opening will be announc-
ed later.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

w. H. UT has announced himself
as a canidate for the republican nom-
ination for county commissioner.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

DR.. Brown can be found at his new
house on Market street. His Office is
in the residence.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

The Sons of Veterans have moved
into Grand Army Hall and will hold
their meetings there hereafter.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

J. R. Schuyler has window full OF
hsh-nets, hooks, flies, poles, reels, bas-
kets, and all kinds Of outfits for fisher
men.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

A son Of Freeman Coleman of jam
ison City was taken to the Danville
Insane Asylum on Monday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

Deitterich's saloon has been newly
papered ami painted, and otherwise
improved in appearance.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

William Webb has moved his cigar
store to the building next to J. d.
Armstrong; on Main street.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

Mrs. Ent and Mrs. Petriken have
moved to N. u. Funk's and occupy a
portion of the mansion.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

April 18th and 2oth have been des-
ignated as Arbor Days by Governor
Pattison.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

William Gunther has moved to Ca
tawlssa. but still works in Herring S
meat market.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

How much longer are those insight
ly poles to be left standing in front of
the old Presbyterian church
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

Piles of people haze piles, 6ut
DE Wits Witch Hazel ISalve ,oill
cure them. ". s. Rishton, Drug
gist. Io-I4-Iyr.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

Buckalew Bros. closed carriage has
been overhauled at the shops Of c. p.
Sloan, and looks like a new one.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

Estimates furnished for wall paper.
Contract work solicited. Competent
workmen sent anywhere.
w. II. Brooke & Co.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

Little Trixie" will appear in the
Opera House on Thursday evening,
April 18th.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

A daughter was born to Mr.. ant
Mrs. II. V. White on Easter Sunda,
morning.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

Are you going to paper your house !?
Give us a call. Get estimates and
prices. w. H. Brooke & Co.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

V. B. Meyer has moved to Rock
street.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

The tax rate for the county has
been fixed by the Commissioners at al
mills, the same as last year.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

Henry Cotterman has moved from
Eyers Grove to Bloomsburg.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07
Wall Paper

gives your walls any effect and
a touch Of luxury that money
could not otherwise supply.
To get the best, that is the
question but that is neither
difficult or expensive if you 90
to the right place to buy it.
Ours is the place, the variety
is here. the prices are right.
If you want, we put it ON
your walls and guarantee the
work. Workmen sent any
where.
Window Curtains too, are
here, prices right.
w. III. Brooke & Co.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

Joseph Deiterich has moved from
Van Camp to New Columbus.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

Geo. Fl. Sharpless IS an applicant
for the Cate wissa post Office.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

w. c. aartzell has moved back to
Mifflinvlle.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07
Highest of all in Leavcnng Power-Iatest u Gov, R,o
R&!Hh! J a.! BakiHs Bs&dsss
ABSOLUTELY PURE

There will be no service in the Epis-
copol Chnrch next Sunday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

The trout fishing season opens on
Saturday, April sth.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

Paul Tustin is acting Secretary Of
the Y. M. c. A.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

Fresh Fish Every day at C. B
Chrismans.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

Sheridan Swentzel has moved into
his new house on Third street.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07
OUR CLUB RATES FOR 1893.

For The coming year we make the
following liberal offers to all our
subscribers in the county. Those
who already take The COLUMBIAN can
avail themselves of any of these offers
by paying up to date, and one year in
advance. In the case of new sub.
scribers the cash must be paid when
the order is given. Sample copies of
any of the papers named will be sent
to any address in the county, free, on
application.
TO any one paying all arrearages
and one dollar in advance we will
send THE COLUMBIAN and american
Farmer for one year. The latter is a
monthly farm paper, and the regular
price is one dollar year.
We will send The COLUMBIAN and
New York weekly World one year
for $3.50, regular price Sc 90.
THE COLUMBIAN and Philadelphia
weekly Times for SI.4o, regular
price $3.50.
The COLUMBIAN and Woma,.'s
Weekly for 3I.3o, worth sa.oo,
The Weekly is printed by the New
York Recorder, and contains 8 pages
Of matter that interests womankind
especially, no politics, no editorials.
This is one of our best offers. Try it
year. If
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

DO YOU NEED
Lace Curtains,
Chenille Curtains,
Curtain Materials by the
yard Of any kind for
Curtains.
China Silks SO in. Wide,
56cts. yd. for curtains.
Curtain Poles, Loops,
Chains &c., 0t 4. ].
CLARK & SONS,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

Window curtains and fixtures in
gaeat variety at w. H. Brooke & Cos.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

The new town council was sworn
in on Monday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

New edition Of Episcopal Hymnals
at w. II. Brooke & Cos.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

Deeds, mortgages and note books
Of all kinds at the COLUMBIAN Office.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07
"It fits like the paper
ON the wall.O

Of course it does if it's the
right kind, and it adds every
thing to the cheerfulness of the
room.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

Spring Capes and Gats at
Clark d Sons.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

Adjourned court on April Is,h.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

DO you lack faith and love health ?
Let US establish your faith and restore
your health with DeWitt's Sarsaparilla.
w. S. Rishton, Druggist Io'I4-Iy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-07

Wall paper and window shades
at lowest prices.
w. II. Brooke & Co.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-02-10
TARIFFS AND TRUSTS.
How They ANect Labor Trusts Lessen thu
Demand For WOrkmen.

How They AFFECT Lab0r-Trusts Lessen the
Demand For Workmen.
No intelligent man will deny that
tariffs foster trusts; and no one &C
ouainted with the subject will deny
that trusts are the worst enemies OF
labor. The trust sustains prices. re-
stricts production, closes factories and
leaves the cast of employees at the
mercy of one big corporation. These
features Of trusts are brought out with
marked effect by the failure, last jan
nary. of the combiuation in control OF
the manufacture Of structural iron and
steel. We quote from the American
Manufacturer, of January 9, 1898:
During the year the prices OF struct-
ural material have been reduced, reach
ing the lowest point during the sum-
mer. while at the close of the year some
what better prices were obtainable.
This reduction in price w0most marked
| in the price of beams and channels Asst
is we'll known q combination OF manu-
facturers long Ike ut the price Of this kind
of material at a fixed rate OF 3. 10 cents per
Mound. This combination was dissolved
the latter part of January owing TO
failure to agree on the allotment to he
accorded to each manufactures. With
the market an open one competition
soon cut prices down very sharply and
and for the months Of June and July
we find the average to have been 2.05
cents per pond. compared with $40
cents in Janury, or over $50 per ton
cheaper than at the beginning OF the
year"
The effect Of reduced prices has been
to greatly increase the demand for
structural materials The Manufact'
urer says:
1.-THE amount of business done In this
line in 1892 was enormous, and although
the demand and supply, and particular
" the latter, were subject to an adverse
| influence from the disturbance in labor
circles, the production OF structural
material was very much larger than for
/. the year preceding"
4 Increased sales mean not only that
: more men are employed In producing
: structural materials but that more
: men are employed in buildings
n bridges, etc, where the materials arr
: used. A greater demand for labo
: means increased wages Cheaper ma
terials mean cheaper buildings ant
\ cheaper rents. These are some OF tn
= blessings that will follow the abolition
u of trusts Abolish, then, the dutie
J. that prop up not less than hundre
trusts and watch the era OF prosperit
N that will begin!
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-02-10

the final treatment The country -
meets the democracy ~ live up to 10
professions squarely. II does not ask
that IL temporize In any way. or to de-
clare. while doing one way, that II Will
presently do another. Congress- must
take the wopd OF the people. twice ex-
pressed at the polls In nationai eiec-
tions, for granted. IL will have It's com
mission and its authority to act-Mem'
phis Appeal-Avalanche-
The decision as to the advisability o.
m extra session must necessarily be lei
to President Cleveland, and may safely
be SO left in confidence that the public
interest alone will be considered II
coming to a decision. Possibly such
session will be made unnecessary Dy
the action OF the senate this winter IN
passing the free wool, free tin, free
Irvine and other reform bills which
have passed the house and are now OF
the senate table awaiting the action OF
that body. Buffalo Courier.
The fate of the democratic party IL
largely in its own keeping. All de-
pends on the zeal and readiness which
the party may manifest towards giving
20 the people the necessary relief. The
recent expression Of Speaker Crisp upon
the subject shows that he understands
the situation. lie realizes that some
thing must be done promptly. lie sees
that an extra session OF congress AT the
beginning Of Mr.. Cleveland's admins
tration is necessary. Orleans
Picayune.
It is one thing to oppose policy
while Offering another equally as rea-
sonable, but it is quite another to OPP
pose a policy of Legislation merely for
the sake of delay or for the sake OF
nothing at all. So far as we have been
able to see those who oppose an extra
session have nothing else to offer in It's
, place except the senseless policy OF de-
Law. which will prove fatal TO the party
in the congressional elections OF 1924
Atlanta Constitution.
The latest rumor as to Clevelands
idea is that he is opposed to an extra
session Of congress next spring, but IN
. favor of a session in the fall to consider
T, a general tariff bill which shall have
been prepared in the meantime, under
!. his personal direction, by the secretary
T. of the treasury aided by leading 'tarih
re1OrmerS. MednWhiius ID viz 49,
4 berry" OF the people by the tariff TO g
. on unchecked for SO many moons?-
q Toledo Blade.
4 An early extra session Of congress
! begin work in the direction OF the PEG
!. ple's commands will not be in the ma
- ture OF hasty action. II the democrati
!. party intends to keep faith with tn
= people it must not delay in .-'ecutinl
a its orders Peoria Herald.
i There is before the democratic part
a. great Legislative problem. 1t shout
be attacked at once and disposed Q
!. promptly. II fine tariff needs revisio
: it needs it now, and there Is no nece'
- sity for waiting. -Memphis Appea
Al Avalanche.
= The country demands an extra Sc
4 sion merely as an evidence OF goo
=. faith. -Milwaukec Sentinel.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-02-10
FRENCH FRUGALlTY.
The simple Schooling Expense OF Mar
naontei. tho Poet.

The simple Schooling Expense OF Mar.
nontei. tho Poet
However moderate the expense of a
student OF the present time may be.
they can hardly reach the extremely
modest sum which sufficcd Jean Mar
montel, a French poet, during the
reign Of Louis XIV, for n years school
inr. In his Memoirs he speaks Of
his school-lifc as follows:
Il was lodged. as was the custom Of
the school. with five other scholars at
the house OF an honest mechanic.
my provisions for a week consisted
Of large loaf OF rye bread, n little
cheese, n piece of bacon. and two or
three pounds of beef Ny mother had
added to them dozen apples.
'"rhis was the weekly provision OF the
bcst-fcd scholars OF the school. The
mistress OF the house cooked for MS, and
for her trouble. her fire. her lamp, her
beds. her housc-room, including even
the vcgeta blcs of her little garden
which She used for our soup. each OF Us
gave her twelve pence half penny a
month.
Reckoning everything except my
clothes. cost my father between fou'
and five pounds year. This was much
TO him. and an expense of which wa
very anxious to see him relieved"
Marmontel was for years obliged t.
practice the virtue of frugality. Unde
these severe conditions his talent acte'
quickly. and he became one OF the fore
most writer's of his time. youths Com
panion.