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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-18
White Goods.

Now is the time you are looking for
white goods. What looks nicer than
nice white dress Always cool, al,
ways in place, and if kept will always
look well. What looks nicer than a
pretty girl all dressed in white, dress
made in the latest style, when she
walks into a ball room? We want to
quote you few of many:
White organdie, 6S in. wide, $I.oo.
French nainsook, 46 in. wide, soc.
and Soc.
White Persian lawns, 90 in. wide,
35c. and soc.
Dotted Swiss, 80 in. wide, lac.
Plain Swiss, 3S in. wide, 25c.
Plain organdcs, 81 in. wide, soc.
Linon de India, roc. to 35c.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-18

An old time newspaper man says /:
No sensible man should or ever does
get angry because newspaper man
duns hun for money. A dun is not an
impeachment of subscribers inte-
gritty, but is simply an outcropplng of
publishers necessities. For instance,
a thousand men owe a man from o .e
to ten dollars he has to dun them \
order to pay his expenses. Instead
OF getting angry and stopping his
paper because the publisher asks what
is due, the subscriber should thank
the editor for waiting SO patiently, and
pay up like a man.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-18
The Femme Girdle.
How il May Be Made TO Look Well in the
Back.

Since the correct thing in belts for
this season is an extremely narrow
band, it is quite probable that many
otherwise natty costumes will be
spoiled by their appearance in the
back.
Even with a belt of a generous
width it is difficult for most women to
keep the skirt and waist from parting
company, and when safety pins are
used the bulky effect is not an i'm
provement.
The outside pin on the back of the
belt has not found favor. The artistic
woman does not care to show so
crudely her efforts at neatness, but
now that the narrow band is the
favorite of the hour the problem is
puzzling one to many fair damsel.
Here is an idea which was originated
by clever woman and one that seems
to solve the difficulty. 1t involves a
little trouble at the outset, but the
results more than make up for the
bother. On every one of her waists
which require belt, whether they are
OF silk, linen, grass-cloth or any posi-
bic fabric, this woman sews band of
stout muslin across the back at the
waist line. The band is about an
inch and half wide and upon it are
fastened three fiat buttons, one in the
middle and one on each side about
four inches from the centre.
In the bands of all her skirts three
buttonholes are worked at the same
distance apart, and the skirt when
worn is thus buttoned securely to the
waist. 1t is firmly and fatty held
there, no matter how great the strain
put upon it, and the belt worn over
this arrangement betrays no possible
hint of the existence of so simple and
effective a contrivance to secure an
harmonious effect. AS the skirts are
worn interchangeably with all sorts of
waists a pattern of stout paper with
the respective places Of the buttons
marked upon it insures the agreement
necessary between buttons and but
ton holes on any combination of gown
and waist that the wearer may select,
and as the plan is absolutely satisfac-
tory it is one that will amply reward
any woman who tries it, and will at
once rid the general public of that
sore trial to observant eyes-the
slovenly appearance of the average
narrow belt at the back,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-18
Dishes.

When you 60 looking for set of
dishes or to buy odd ones you go
where they have the largest variety
and the best dishes. We carry only
the best of these goods, in white iron
stone china, semi porcelain and china,
both white and decorated. We have
dinner sets from SIa.oo to $1,000,
every one guaranteed. Then again
you can buy just what you want and
make the set as expensive as you
choose. All the newest and latest de-
signs in the decorated dishes.
Chamber sets we are selling at cost
to close out. If you are in the mar
ket for them now is the time to buv.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-18
Groceries,

Our aim in this department, as we'll
as any other in the store, is not how
much trash we can give you for your
money, but how good this article is,
and how cheap we can sell it. We
try to sell it as cheap as good goods
can be and make an honest profit
VIM. Hulme's brand, the only one
packed by American labor, salmon
steaks, coc.
Others cheaper.
Kippard herring, imported, aac.
Boneless herring, 16c.
Blue Bell peas, (bargain) 1sc.
Succotash. McMurrey's, 1oc.
White Cap baking powder. good as
any, with useful presents, soc. lb.
jersey Packing Cos. Boston baked
beans, 3 lb. can, 1oc.
Have you tried the Ralston Health
Club Flour ? 1t is elegant.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-18
The Grass Linens.

The most popular of all the summer
dress goods. They will not fade, wear
we'll and longer without washing than
any goods you can buy. Besides, why
not be in style and buy the latest you
can procure. Then we have the dainty
embroideries and insertions to match
Don't worry about the price for we
have looked out after that you may
be sure, and it is all in your favor.
We always take good care to have the
prices to suit you.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-18
Summer Malady Preventives.
6-18.at.

Let the home have all possible sun
shine and air.
Ventilate the sleeping room, never
sleep in a strictly close apartment.
Let bedding and bed linen be each
day swell shaken before taken" in
hand to be "made up"
Leave night garments unfolded,
and, as well as may be, exposed to the
healthful influence of gentle breezes.
Have open windows during the
morning hours-weather permitting
closed ones in the heat of the day,
with open ones again at early night
tall.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-18
T here is Goodness and
Economy

in the laundried shirt waist. The
trade in this popular garment increases
as the weather grows warmer. We
have anticipated your wishes in this
matter and have a counter full of
these beauties. AT our prices on
these most useful articles you can af.
ford to have new waist for every day
In the week. All OF this years
production and the latest things out.
Also extra collars and cuffs, white.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-18

Editorial "we" has variety of ap-
plications. For instance, when you
read that 1--WE" expect our wife home
to-day, ''we" refers to the editor;
when it is ''we are behind with our
work 1t includes the whole office force,
even the devil and the towel; in "we
are having boom" the town is meant;
"we received over 100000 emigrants
last year," embraces the nation; "we
have hog cholera in our midst" means
thai the man, who takes the paper
and does not pay for it, is very i'll.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-18
Notice From School Board.

Notice is hereby given that the
Directors of the Bloomsburg Schoo
District will meet on Friday evening,
June 26th, 1896, to appoint at least
twenty-four teachers and three janitors
for the ensuing school year.
Applications from experienced
teachers only will be considered.
And those elected must attend
semi-monthly Institute. Application
will be received up to six o'clock, p
M. of said day by the Secretary.
JNo. X. TOWNSEND,
Secretary.
o-IS-2t. Bloomsbury, Pa
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-18

Why is it that people will not learn
when writing to have the address of
their paper changed, to give their for
mer address We do not know where
to find the name unless the post
ofticc at which they have been recei Z
ing 1t is given. For instance, wile..
man moves to Brookville ar 4 writes
us rom there simply saying: "Please
send my paper to Brookville," before
we can do SO we are compelled to
write and ask him where he received
his paper prior to that time. Please
remember this. 1t will save us a great
deal Of trouble, and insure a prompt
compliance with your request Panr-
Sntaa0Hey Spirit
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-18
THURSDAY, JUNE IS, 1896.
ST. LOUIS CONVENTION.

1t is now practically settled that
the convention will nominate McKin-
ly for President. Yesterday it looked
as though Morton Of New York
would be nominated for Vice Presi-
dent, but the current has changed in
favor of Hobart of New Jersey. The
platform will declare for gold, and no
state will bolt on account of the
financial plank.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-18
THE "sUPERsTITIOUs " MOUNTAIN.

Natural Wonder of the Arid Desert to
the East of the Salt River Valley.
Among the natural wonders of the
southwestern States Of America are the
Superstltious Mountains, which loom up
from the arid desert to the east of the
salt River Valley, says the Pittsburgh
Despatch. These mountains are 80 curl
GUS that as long as Arizona has been set
tied the Indians would have nothing to
do with them. In consequence, they are
fun OF deer. ibex, bear and other big
game. The Superstltious Mountains rise
out Of the level surface OF the desert like
the pyramids Of Egypt. On the crest Of
this unique range, and in full view in the
raritled atmosphere for an immense dis
tance, are hundreds Of queer figures rep
resent.ng men in all attitudes When
You look first you are sure they are men,
and "hen you turn your gaze again to
them you are as absolutely certain of It
A. YOU can be of anything They repre-
gent pail throWer5, men recumbent and
cor 'nplative, others starting on a foot
r. {. and in every conceivable posture.
Tho are not real flesh and blood men,
how '.r-nothing but stone syenite-yet
ro, ~ can convince the Indians and
som white men that they are not genu-
Inc They say they are real mortals turn
ed into stone, pctrified by the peculiar
condition OF the air of the mountains.
This belief has grown out OF an Apache
legend, handed down for hundreds If
years. They have 1t that an ancient
deity, who had learned of the curious
character of the Superstitious Noun
ta.ns, forbade any of his people to go
A la i
discovered a way to get in by precipi-
tous route. ana finally reached the top.
1t resulted a the chief had said, and they
never got down alive
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-18

Boyd Williams, a son of M. S.
Williams, while working on the roof
of the Webb house on Fourth street
on Wednesday morning fell from a
ladder and was severely cut. He was
carrying load of slate to the roof
The doctor who examined him states
that no bones are broken.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-18

A wheelman informs us that he
rides his bicycle on Sunday because
the Ten Commandments do not for
bid him. He says they restrict mans
OK, ass and servant, but say nothing
against bicycles laboring on Sunday.
According to our constitution, every
thing is amendable.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-18

John S. Mensh, A. N. Yost ESQ.
and w. B. Allen are attending the
commencement of the State College
as delegates from the Agricultural
Society Of this county. They will
also participate in the election of
trustees. They were accompanied by
H. V. White, who for nine years has
been one Of the trustees.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-18

Miss Mary, daughter of Rev. B. C..
Conner, graduates this week from
Dickinson Seminary, Williamsport.
Among the other graduates are Miss
Grace Creveling of Town Hill, who
takes the first Bellies Lettres honor,
and John R. Bowman, son of Rev. A.
5. Bowman, now stationed at Austin,
Potter county.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-18

The following letters are advertised
June 10, 1896. Miss Carrie Arley,
MIR. John Eckert, Miss Lettie Jacobs,
Mr. c. G. McElroy, Mr.. J. Miilhouse,
Miss Edna Welliver, Mr.. J. R. White.
Cards. Elmer Hagenbuch, Mr..
Ralph J. White (2). Will be sent to
the dead letter office June 80, 1896.
JAMES H. MERCER, p. M.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-18

Inasmuch as a rumor is in circula-
ton announcing that Hon. f. M.
Tewksbury would withdraw as a can
dldate for the Office of Associate
Judge, he desires us to state that the
report is false and exists only in the
brain of those who would desire such
an event to happen. He is in the
field to stay, and win if possible.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-18

Napoleon is again dead, Every
thing he did and did not do has been
published. Queen Victoria, the liv-
ing, now seems to be the victim of
magazine popularity. She is not
even sufficiently pretty to be called a
pretty queen, but the magazines
apologize by saying that she was a
pretty child. She must have been.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-18

Our young townsman George Nor
man, who is attending the State Col
lege, has been successful in several
athletic contests. He was third in
the 100 yard dash, and first in the 20
yard dash, time "a 3-5 seconds.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-18

Have you ever watched Young
America dispose of dust on his shoes =?
He first cleans the shoes with his cap,
then wipes the dust off the cap on his
coat and finally rids himself of the
Objectionable dust by brushing the
coat with his hands. Truly, by per-
severing we conquer.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-18
HOME FIRST; = -
THE WORLD AFTERWARDS

good motto this for either individuals communities
and readily finds its echo in the voice of every merchant in
Bloomsbury
Every dollar spent in your home stores adds the devel
opmen of the home industries 1t helps the growth of the
town by helping the growth of the industries for we are all
more or less dependent upon each other
The great trade pay tribute the big stock We
are keeping careful track of your and constantly adding
to the stock to meet them.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-18

Prof. w. H. Dennis is local counsel
for the League of American Wheel
men In Bloomsbury. He is doing
much to arouse an interest in better
roads, that is not alone for the comfort
OF wheelmen, but also for the benefit
OF heavy and light hauling.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-18

Recently we saw an old woman
pour water into lamp to raise the
oil and thereby make the wick burn
longer. We have studied physics,
but would never have thought of that.
Experience is unquestlonably the best
school.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-18

A friend tells us that he recently
went INTO the store of business man
who did not advertise, and was sur
prised to hnd him busy. The storo-
keeper, IT transpired, had the itch and
a Waterbury watch, and when he
wasn't scratching himself he was wind
ing his watch.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-18
CorSets.

Here is an article that ought to in
terest every lady. We carry the most
complete line of any store in town;
fully six distinct makes. Ought to get
one to fit you in that lot. Summer
corsets, soc. and $500 Others soc.
to s. 90.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-18

An editor who speaks with the air
of man who has discovered a new
TACT by experience, says that the way
to prevent bleeding of the nose is to
keep your nose out Of other peoples
business.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-18

A galvanized iron railing now en-
closes the land of the Gas Company
near the d. l.. Il W. Railroad depot.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-18
Shoes.

Do you know we c4ry an extra
large line of shoes, equal to any shoe
store In town ? Shoes that wear well,
look well, and fit well. All kinds of
shoes tor babies, misses, boys, ladies
and men. When you buy shoes here
you have the satisfaction of knowing
you are getting shoe that is made
we'll and sold as close as can he. We
will take no back seat in the shoe
business. Will you try pair
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-18

Pennsylvania grit last Sunday con-
tanned the photograph of Chief of
Police Knorr.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-18

Charles ]. Dechant of Catawissa,
was recently married to Miss Annie
Breish, of Catawissa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-18
GENERAL NEWS.

Hazleton has $50, 900 in the city treasury.
There are nearly 1000 students at the
thirteen State Normal Schools in Penn
sylvania.
The river and harbor bill has been passed
over the presidents veto by a vote of 2ao to
co.
A Reading Alderman fined man So for
swearing on the street.
The Muncy paint and black filler Com
pany are rebuilding their plant recently des.
troyed by fire. The building which is of
brick will cost $1,000.
-
1t is noteworthy fact that the Presidents
OF the United States as a rule, have been
from the country districts.
Columbia will have a unique celebration
this month, when the Columbia Fire Com.
pany will reach its one hundredth birthday.
Twenty-Five new houses have been erected
at deano for railroad men who have been
obliged to live elsewhere.
Potatoes are used as feed near Penu Van,
n. Y.
The Yale crew sailed on the steamer Ber.
lin for England, to take part in the Henl,
regatta
The house and senate conferees on tn,
naval appropriation bill, have agreed upor
three battle SHIPS one Of which is to be bull
on the Pacific coast.
1t now transpires that the reason for the
visit of Quay to Mckinley was to have Reed
placed on the ticket as Vice President.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-18

Ladies drawers, tucked, trimmed
with emb., extra wide, and latest
style, SOC, 75c. and Soc.
Ladies plain drawers, hemmed, /,
tucks, aSc., with emb., 3oc.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-18
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

EStdte or Mrs. SdHie A. Buckf11hain late Of ne
1ol0n or bloomsbury, deceased.
A0ttce Is hereby giUen that letters testdnlentdJp
oIi we estate or Mrs SoHte A. Buckingham, tate
oJ he IOton or Bloomsbury, deceased, haze been
Wdhted 70 NE undersigned eIecutOr, 10 l1h0ln az
PerSoaS udeOted 10 said estate are requested 70
nuke payment, ana those hdpfng claims on de-
"'dhdS toiH make knolcn The same lofthOut delay
ROBERT BUCKINGHAM,
B-ll-N ELecui0r.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-18

A Reading Alderman fined a man So f
swearing on the street.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-18

Subscribe for the COLUMBIAN.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-18

iiaAiStOh HAS P5Y,OoO III tle Guy treasury
There are nearly 1000 students at tho
thirteen State Normal Schools in Penn
sylvana.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-18

The Muncy paint and black filler Com
pany are rebuilding their plant recently des
troyed by FIRE. The building which is OF
brick will cost $4,000.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-06-18

1t now transpires that the reason for the
visit OF Quay to Mckinley was to have Reed
placed on the ticket as Vice President.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-07-12
Copyright, 1896 by the Bachelor Syn
dicate.
SYNOPSIS

Copyright, 1896, by the Bachelor Syn
dicate.
SYNOPSIS.
Philip Amory, when only twenty years
old, suddenly gives up his course at
Cambridge, and leaves England for
Queensland. His friend, Edward Der
rimer. a musician and composer, the
narrator Of the story, advises against it
to no purpose, and surmiseS that there
is a woman in the case. He receives a
few letters from AmOry. in one OF which
the latter mentions his marriage. Der
rimer learns Of the wife's death a year
later. Ten years pass by, and then
DeTrimer receives an invitation to visit
the returned AmOry and his child Will
may at Sinden. an estate near AyshurSt
in Buckinghamshire. which is familiar
10 the friends and which Amory has
purchased. Derrimer finds that Will
may is a remarkable little girl and that
AmOry is educating her chiefly by let
ting her alone. Derrimer makes
friends with Wilmay. and observes in
her notable traits of character. Three
or four years later, when Wilmay is
fourteen. Derrimer invites her father
and her to visit his cottage on the
Thames. The day of their expected ar
Tivel he receives a telegram from Am
DRY SummOning him to Sinden. He
goes TO Sinden and finds that Amory
has been run away with and fatally in
jured. AmOry leaves his fortune to
Wilmay and makes Derrimer her guar
dian Derrimer places her in charge of
his sister, Mrs. Enterland, who takes
charge Of her education On Wilmay's
sixteenth birthday Derrimer dimes with
his sister and Wilmay at Mrs. Enter
/ lands house Wilmay has become a
beautiful young woman. She comes
| out and achieves many social triumphs,
| which. however. leave her fine nature
unspoiled. Derrimer finds himself be-
coming interested in her, and leaves
/ London for Paris, believing that she
| should marry younger man. This
\ plan meets with his sisters approval
/ she having ambitious ideas for Will
/ mays future. Wilmay, after various
/ proposals. becomes engaged 10 a young
/ barOnet. Sir Vincent CarOnne. Derri-
mer returns 20 London fer the wedding.
! As he arrives at his rooms he finds on
! the stairs Charles FOrland, an uncle of
I Wilmay's, who had borrowed money Of
I ner father and who was supposed to
have died
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-07-12
NATURAL LAKE OF INK.

One of the Strange Freaks in the Nol-
canic Region on the COLORADO hl'Si'
The most unusual curiosity III inc
strange. uncanny land o. the Colorado
river is what the natura,is;s IN Callfor-
N call a lake Of ink It IS great pool
OF black writing ink, more than any
thing else. 1t is about an acre IN area.
The surface of the lake IS coated WITH
ashes from the volcanoes to the thlcK-
ness CT about half a foot, and the eX-
plorer in those parts who is not looking
out for this freak Of nature would be
very apt to walk into il. Surveyors
have fourd that the lake is some three
hundred yards deep in some places, and
no bottom can be found in others.
There is nothing but theory as TO the
source OF the supply Of the lake, but no
one seems TO know the component parts
OF the acre Of black fluid. The Indians
say it Is composed Of the blood OF bad
Indians. who are suffering in their hell
amid the volcanoes. Samples Oh the
lake have been brought 10 Yuma and
Los Angeles for test and examination,
says the Boston Transcript correspond
ent 1t has been found good for COM
mon marking purposes. Cotton goods
that have been soaked with the strange.
black fluid keep their color for months.
even when exposed to the sun, and the
goods have a stiffness that is somewhat
like weak starch. A gallon of the lake
fluid was sent TO the Smithsonian Ingti-
tute at Washington the other day for
analysis.