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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-02
Destroying Apple Trees.

A new pest in the shape of an apple
tree destroyer is worrying the fruit
growers throughout the State. The
troublesome thing is small white
worm which ensconces itself in the
end of the limb of the trees and bores
away until it causes the blight of the
leaves. 1t was never heard of before
this Spring and the experimental
stations of the State have taken up
the matter and will make an investiga-
tion.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-02

An eminent physician is quoted as
saying that "not within 20 years has
there been any one thing which has
so benefited mankind as the invention
of the bicycle" and "that hundreds of
thousands Of men and women, who
formerly practically had no exercise,
are now devoting half their time to
healthy recreation, and not only
Strengthening and developing their
own bodies, but are preparing the way
for future generations which will be
born of healthy parents" Americans
have never taken sufficient outdoor
exercise. We have been a nation of
dyspeptics, simply because we did not
take enough physical exercise to de-
velop and strengthen our bodies.
The bicycle will put all this right, and
it is safe to say that the loss in "drugs'
and "doctors' fees" will be far toe
significant an item to be admitted for
future statistics on the commercial
influence of the new national pastime.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-02
The Decline of Patriotism In washingto

The Decline of Patriotism In Washin gton
"Thore is something the matter with
our people of late years. said Mr.. w.
II. Jones.
Hero IL is June, and not q word
has been said or anything been done
about Fourth of July celebration. To
the old resident, who looked upon the
fireworks in the White Lot on the even.
ing of the glorious Fourth, as the great
event OF the year this seems strange.
Speak to any of the members of the
Oldest Inhabitants Association and he
will surely agree with me that our
Fourth of July celebrations, day and
night, of thirty, forty or fifty years ego
were, indeed, glorious events, end l
would be happy if they should be re-
stored, so that our grandchildren
could for once see how we did things in
our day.
Our best fireworks were made in
the old arsenal, at the foot of Four
and a half street, and cost from $500 to
$1,000, and were paid for by an appro-
priation by Congress or city councils.
We gave as much attention to the
Fourth IS do the people of the New
England towns, and had parades, brass
bands, and general celebration
Every one enjoyed it, and it made us
feel more patriotic. 1t may be we are
wrong, and that the modern way Eof
celebrating the glorious Fourth, by
tying up two or three sandwiches
In a paper and jumping on bicycle
and riding out in the country on dusty
roads in the boiling sun, is the more pa
triotic, but the old inhabitant cannot
see it that way. There are many
changes as time passes along, but,
like many other old people, re-
gret that we forget the glorious Fourth
and do not publicly celebrate it any
more.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-02

The man or woman accepting valu-
able favors from sincere friends and
failing to show their appreciation in
return for the same in little acts of
kindness costing nothing, are very un-
grateful indeed. 1t is just such un-
appreciativeness that brings estrange-
ment between friends, and when ad-
versity comes upon us and we need
their assistance the most, is when we
discover our shortcomings in all their
hideousness. Those who would have
sincere friends upon whom to depend
in the hour Of adversely, must not
only deserve them, but retain them
as well.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-02

fast; then that bearing down feeling.
Her doctor says, "cheer up, you have
dyspepsia; you'll be all right soon."
But she doesn't get "all right" She
grows worse day by day, till all at once
she realizes that distressing female
complaint Is established.
Her doctor has made a mistake.
She has lost faith in him hope van
ishes; then comes the brooding, NOR
bid, melancholy, everlasting BLUES.
Her doctor, II he knew, should have
told her and cured her, but he did not,
and she was allowed to suffer. BY
chance she came across one Of Mrs.
Pinl<ham's books, and in it she found
her very symptoms described and an
explanation of what they meant. Then
she wrote to Mrs. Pinkham, at lynn,
Mass, for advice, feeling that she was
telling her troubles to q woman.
Speedy relief followed, and vigorous
health returned.
Lydia e. .Pinlham's Vegetable Com
pound instantly asserts its curative
powers in all those peculiar ailments
of women. 1t has been the standby
of intelligent American women for
twenty years, aud the story recited
above is The true experience of hun.
dreds of women, whose letters OF
gratitude are to be found on file in
Mrs. Pinkham's library.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-02

Don't sleep with eyes facing the
light is caution given by all oculists.
A test by closing the eyes when facing
the light quickly shows that the strain
is only lessened, not removed, and
the interposition of an adequate shade
is as grateful to the shut eyes as when
they are open. 1t is sometimes neces-
sary in a small room to have the bed
face the window, but even then by
means of shades rolling from the
bottom instead of from the top, the
windo~ may be covered to the few
inches left free for the passage of air.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-02
MARK A. HANNA.

all his might and spending money Law.
ishly In behalf Of the latter, though OF
course protective tariff would benefit
his business. Mr.. Hanna Is worry
large man, weighing nearly $50 pounds.
He'wss personal friend of Gen. Gar
field, and had hand in bringing about
his nomination for the Presidency. The
accompanying picture is good like
ness of Mr. Hanna.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-02
THE BLUES.
A GRAPHIC DESCRIPTION OF THE
DREADFUL FEELING.

what Is Meant by This Form Of Acute
Misery-where Doctors Make Mistakes.
When cheerful, brave, light-hearted
woman Is suddenly plunged into that
perfection of misery, the BLUES, it is
sad picture.
1t is usually this way
She has been feeling "out of sorts !"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-02

Gen. Fitzhugh Lees report on the
situation in Cuba, which, by the way,
the President has not yet received,
the President was catching a few salt
fish, and Secretary Olney was getting
two or three days rest out of town.
When it comes down to hard work
the sensational newspaper man wears
the belt all the time.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-02

for some time
has ached, a.
back also; ha
slept poorly
been quite
nervous, and
nearly tainted
once or II
twice; head 0l
dizzy, and I
heart has
beat very
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-02
MARX A. HANNA, CHAIRMAN.
Tho New Head of TIE National RepubIi.
cen Committee is n Heavyweight.

Mark A. Hanna, the astute manager
OF McKinley's campaign, is an iron
manufacturer Of Cleveland, Ohio, and
a millionaire several times over. He is
a warm personal friend Of Maj. Nc
Kinloy. which fact is said by his friends
to be his chief motive in working with
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-02

The correct way to drain an umbrella
Is to stand it handle down. If put the
other way the dampness remains in the
centre, whore all the water collects and
very soon rots tho covering.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-01-25

uip'cust TO SOIL the undercloJnlng. Less
open to objection, wholly charming, in
fact, are the Eton jackets of sealslIin,
often with velvet sleeves, that tempt
the slender little women.
1t is hardly necessary to say that ai
the coats and jackets and all manner
oi wraps that are with sleeves endued
have those sleeves big at the shoul der to
provide room for the imperious, tyrant
dress sleeves. This is the most serious
problem the cloakmakers have met In
recent years, and in its solution they
have gradually increased the size of
the armhole, used smoothly sillien lin
ings altogether and substituted in their
sleeves lighter material for the fur,
until the donning of Il wrap is made pos
sible without gymnastic exercises to
parallel those viewed yesterday.
And now Il few words about that
great game that just now refuses to
let its initial be less than capital
There were pretty gowns galore on the
grand stand when the rush lines formed.
IN way, the occasion was MS dressy as
the June boat race. and stunning wraps
ana Donnets we've aIfeu, though tAe lacK
of red was one unfayorabe feature of
the autumn show AS compared with
that OF spring. But there was yellow
and-black galore, and the flashing of
enormous buttons OF mother-of-pearl,
and the sheen of silk and nodding
plumes-really it was finer than last
year, as in the race for luxury this year
! is always finer than last.
The football gown is Of minor con-
sequence. compared with the cloak, but
| of cloaks we have talked more than
enough; so let me describe just one
gown, because it is of the most beauti-
tul and logical shape of all-the plin-
cess. Down the front of the bodice,
and continuous with the plain, full
skirt, runs soft, dark-green cloth, the
main material of the gown. At the sides
of the bodice, cut in SO as almost 10 sug-
| gest IA jacket, is figured velvet, mauye
and yellow on green ground. A deep
epaulet of the cloth, Embroidered. al
most entirely surrounds the shoulder
1T the armhole4 there Yielding again to
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-01-25

dear old England, without form and
void, square lapeled, square frontcd.
heavily braided and not over long.
And dressy capes for shopping or after
neon calls-thc latter Il form of social
vanity falling more and more into dis
lise--are of the French, Frenchy. There
is generally visible velvet somewhere
beneath their heapedup, fripperies Of
ornament, and above this, pot anything
but everything!
\ pretty ensemble saMthe other day
in a shop, worn thither by girl of he
rare blonde type-growing more rare,
if we are to believe Mr.. Gladstone. The
hat was an odd empire shape, falling
low over the ears and trimmed with
wide velvet and the ubiquitous OSTRICH
plumcs. Beneath the black and droop-
ing brm The fair face was framed with
sunny curls and black feather boa
snuggled up about the neck, falling over
black velvet cape, tluted up and down
Ike Corinthian column with lines of
vhinchila. The effect was what we call
"demurc" on paper and speak of as
Cunning"
The millinery analogue of the sack
coat is the toque. The combination OF
the two marks the exterior appearance
of two-thrds of the women grown one
sees. And the toque is much as it has
been, except that now it is seen to droop
yisibly with heavy plumes of Africa
the plumes that so best of all with the
furs of the season, the plumes that are
the most beautiful object from nature
ever adapted to the whims of fashion.
Compare these lovely ostrich plumes
fer instance, with the hideous British
fashion of edging sable cape all about
will sable tails to dangle in the wind
and tempt the laughter of the gutter
democritus. Davy Crockett's coonsiir
cap had one ringtail hanging down be
hind but sable tie uses three of these
misplaced switches, and 80 may danglt
at the edge of sleeved collarette, anc
three at each cuff and nine or twelve
down the front of the long cloak o.
which it is n part. Ugly? lneffably
! ugly, but unquestionably smart, in Eng
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-01-25

:and. This use Of the tails oil rurry
beasts is not yet common in New York,
though Mrs. Almeric Hugh Paget, the
most recent bride of note, and other
bellies have them.
AS to muffs-well, if expense is no OBJ
iect. one may have little one, made of
fur, to match the short walking jncket.
and huge one of fur, or velvet or satin
edged with fur, to match her long and
luxurious carriage robe. Ofcourse, the
huff is one of the most indefensible
articles of feminine wear, but
One of the distinctive features of the
seasons dressing is its use Of fur and
velvet and silk and cloth in nbination
for the fashioning of gowns. a recent
walking costume consists of nut-brown
smooth-faced cloth, the bodice deckcd
with Il deep yoke formed of alternate
strips of fur and emerald green velvet.
The high collar is bordered with fur,
and SO are the cuffs of the velvet sleeves
and the full, plain skirt. This sounds
odd. A year ago it would have looked
so. For walking costume an edging
rf fur at the skirts bottom is objections
able because it wears out so rapidly,
gets. bedraggled in the mud and stils
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-01-25
SEE HERE:
A Few of the Specials:

One case Lanca ster Gingham at cts
1000 yards open work Embroideres,
Swiss and Cambria, at 12lgc, worth csc
These goods speak for themselves and
have never been sold at less than 25c q
yard.
5000 yards Linen Torchon Laces at
115c, &c, 4c, &c to 12c a yard.
Pure Linen Laces at less than other
stores ask for cotton goods.
100 dozen six cord Machine Cotton, .
spools for cents.
25 dozen Mems and Boys Hats for 25
cents; reduced from SOC, T5c and 81. co.
Children's Underwear at 10c, 15c, zoe
and 25c. were zoe, soc and SOC. Ladies'
Woolens at As and 63c, were s1.0O and
S1.25
One case plaid shirting, 4c yard.
Mems Bordered Handkerchiefs at sc
and 10c.
Ladies' Hemstitched Bordered at &c
and Sc. Great values.
II dozen bottles Standard Quality
Beef, Wine and Iron, full size bottles
at 33c; regular prices 75c and $l.OO.
II dozen Sure Stop Cough Syrup, 1Oc
a bottle.
DRESS GOODS. Some special Bar
gains this week.
10 pieces plaids at G1ic a yard, cheap
at 121Gc.
10 pieces all wool Serges, extra good
quality al 25c, were 33c.
THE NEW IDEA PATTERNS,
Equal TO the very Best and Only TEN
CENTS for choice of Dress, Suits,
Jacket, Cape, Skirt, Wrapper and all
kinds. Styles the very latest. Try
them and be conyinced that the 25c,
80 and so patterns are no better.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-01-25
ELLEN OSBORN'S LETTER.
Feathers and Fur the Favorites 8
of the Frivolous Fair.
Toques, Jackets, Coats and Capcs - The
Sable Tail Decoration and the Fur
and Velvet Combinations
Football Gowns
COPYRIGHT 1905.

COPYRIGHT 1905,
What we used to call the three-quar-
ter length coat, only two years ago,
hardly exists now. Practically, there
are three lengths for the winter cloaks.
First of all, the jacket, coming only To
the waist, often of scalskin and always
provided with enormous sleeves; then
the short sacque, double breasted as IA
rule, huge sleeves and made of chin
chilla or some rough hairy cloth, with
full but short basque effect at the
waist; and then there is the long cloak
But where the jacket and sacque admit
Of little variety in shape. the long
cloak is infinite in it's variety, from the
loose and lace-decked opera wrap TO
the snug and mllltary-luoking coat,
broud-braided and big-buttoned and
tapping at the skirt, clad wherewith
a modern incroyable strobe down
broadway about matinee time the other
afternoon. The hat she wore was that
style called in Paris Larochcjacque-
lama big name; but, then, it 5 big
nat, with Dresden ribbon trimming and
huge ostrich plumes. And her tie of
null was as enormous as those saw
worn by the negro minstrels on Ascot
day years ago. Only then we were eS-
pected to be amused, now to admire.
BY all odds the most popular vest
meMt OF the season is the sack coat in
chinchilla or rough cloth, coming bare
iy to the hips; and for the very good
reason that it is not immoderately eS-
pensive. a better reason commends it.
Less short us it is, it weighs enough for
a woman to carry. The long wraps we
see with their freighted argosies of fur
and their silken luXuries of Innings are
load for Sandow.
Then there are the capes, and in these
fashion in the new world shows its
eclecticism. Driving capes are from
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-01-25

the figured velvet in tie sleeves, Which
terminate in the fur-trimmed cuffs OF
the green cloth. The cloth collar has
green satin bows and ruchings, and the
green velvet hat has heavy black plumes
and the cloak is long wrap of green
and velvet mplimenting the gown.
Plaids are not SO popular as they were
some time ago, in spite of "gowtf."
The newest belts to be worn with win
ter gowns are so wide that they will al
most enable the fair weafers to dispense
with corsets.
Double capes are liked by tall, slen-
der women.
Blue violets are the favorite flower of
the week.
Camel's hair cloth is reigning, or
raging, novelty. ELLEN OSBORN.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-01-25
Valuable Prescribing.

Editor Morrison, of Worthington,
Ind, SUM-" writes: You have Il valu-
able prescription in Electric Bitters,
and | can cheerfullv recommend it for
Constipa ton and Sick Headache, and
as general system tonic it has nc
equal" Mrs. Annie Stehle, 1928 Cot
tage Grove Ave-. Chicago, was all run
down, could not eat nor digest food,
had hacliache which never left her
and felt tired and weary, but six bot
ties of Electric Bitters restored her
health and renewed her strength.
Price 80 cents and sl00. Get Bottle
at w. Ii, Styer's Drug Store.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-01-25
Ladies, Misses and Chi
dren's Wraps.

A nice assortment to choose from at
onethird and one-half former prices.
Don't delay, they are going fast
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-01-25
''''''Ee iiiIt iHiiiItCliSOn'S
Bargain
Store 5

Great Bargain Sale came to a close,
Saturday evening, aud some wonderful
Bargains were given to the Thousands
of customers who thronged sour store
rooms.
But this week we will outdo our
former efforts in Bargains before Stock
Taking. Don't wait one hour for we
will not promise the prices or the goods
any longer than the present stock lasts.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-01-25
DO YOU EAT RREADa

Jacob Pfaff's is unexcelled. as are
also his Cakes and Ices. Finest
Neapolitan loe Cream that can be
made. Particular and personal at.
tention given to serving parties
receptions. weddings or public din.
ners. JACOB PFAFF,
Putnam st.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-01-25
To make for Spring Goods have decided to sell the follow
ing named goods great many other things at vey

only Air Tight Beauty Heating stove. n
beauty price was s16, will sell at s12.
1 Gas Cook Stove price $40, will sell SD .
% '' IS, 6.25
Oak Heating Stove price s12 50, will
sell S10.5 so.
1 Oak Heating Stove price s11, will sell
900.
Oil Heating Stove price 800 will sell
$3.50.
Oil Heating Stove price SIS. so, will sell
1 model 40 Columbia Bicycle 1895, price
$1,000.
Also several secondhand wheels at
prices to suit.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-01-25
Special
.ial Scheme for
Week.

One pound Arbuckles or Cordova
Coffee, at. t....,............,... 1c
One can All Right Baking Powder
at. ..................... SOC
One Half pound Young Tyson Tea
at. t............,........ 40c
One Steel Butcher Knife at.. 35c
One Box Backing. .......,..... sc
Total, ,.......... ............... .Sl.1G
Our price for the lot 49c.
Great Bargains in Queensware. See
them and hundreds of new things we
cannot mention here.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-01-25

CLOTHING.-Our sales have been
great in this Department. The low
prices are moving them out lively.
Chain Worsteds at S4.4S, SO 9S and
So 9S for very best.
Mems Pants at soc, i9c G9c, SOC 9Sc
and S154
Closing out Mems Underwear at
sacrifice prices.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-01-25

We also have 12 Wood Mantels prices
from So to $40: these we will sell at
great reduction, Can furnish tile
and settings for them If you wish
as we always carry full stock Of
same.
We also have large line of Table Cut
lery, Carving Knives and Spoons
that we are cutting the prices on.
Cristy Bread Knives at Csc per set.
At the present time we have on hand
about 1o Secondhand Beauty Heat
ing stoves, all in good order, that we
will sell cheap. See them if you
want n Bargain.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-01-25
GAINESVILLE g. OHIO RIVER,
rIMB oARp IN EFFECT DEC. md lsaL

All Trains Daily except Sunday.
Nos. 10 AMI u make close connectlons a.
lanesville with the Is. & o. and Pan Hsndl.
tralns for Coilmbns, !, hlcago and the west.
j. HOPE stlroR, Receiver,
c. G. HARRISON. General rassengerhxt
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-01-25
B. S-W. RY
TIME TABLE.

Trains leave Marietta as follows
For Cincinnati, 80 40 m, *11 rs m.
For St. Louis. *l0:40 a IN %l1:'5 p m.
For Louisville. *l0:40 q m, 1l:25 D m.
For Parkersburg, sl0:40 a m, t6:00 a m, t4:55
For Belpre, $50, 1c:40, 2:l0, 4:b5, 1l:25
m, 700 p m, @l1:25 m.
For Chiliicothe, sio:4o a m, .l1:25 p m, 1910
a m, 1895 m.
For New York. s4.55 p IN, sIl.25 m.
sDaily. tExcept Sunday.
For detail Information regarding rates,
time on connecting lines, sleeping, parlor cars,
etc., address
q. N. PAYNE, Ticket Agent, b. g. o. S. w
Ry., Marietta, O., or
g. B. WARFEL, Assistant General Passenger
Agent. Cincinnati, Ohio.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-01-25

Linen Department full of Special
Bargains. Napkins, Towels, Table
Linens, sc. Never so cheap as now.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1896-01-25

Some pieces of Quadruple and Triple
Plate SILVER WARE, at the Lowest
ever known. a large choice at fl.75:
worth So 50 to $500.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-03

Consisted of two of the most experienced
and valuable engineers that Maine has
thus far produced namely, John B. An
derson and Colonel A. W. Wildes, with
the board further strengthened In its
legal branch by D. N. Mortland.
The road also included Ill its employ
remarkably forceful and capable men rs
| foremen IN its maintenance and especial
ly In its bridge department..
| It is not at e.. surprising that with
his high natural abilities and his special
preparation in his technical course and
with such associates he rapidly became a
most valuable officer to that road and
was in 1885 promoted from the position Of
Civil Engineer to that of Chief Engineer
with the control and responsibility that
the title implies.
He was competent to advise upon, and
character, and what is more he knew
when the features Of certain kinds of
work warranted the services Of specialists
| 2 He lost his life while anxiously inspect
ing work that was being prosecuted on
| the bridge between Auburn and Lewis
tion incidental to the recent freshets in
Maine. He was leaning out from
the steps of the car to observe the pro-
gross of the work when he lost his hold
or was struck by telegraph pole and
fell from the car onto the bridge and
thence into the river to be ruthlessly
hurled over the falls into the flood below.
q Mr.. Allen leaves no immediate family,
his wife having died but short time
| ago. An aged mother and father,
brother and two sisters mourn his sud-
den death.
| The Maine Central Road experiences a
great loss in the death of Mr.. Allen,
and social as well as professional circles
truly and deeply mourn his loss.
| Mr.. Allen was elected a member of the
American Society of Civil Engineers,
May 9Th, 1891.
The Portland daily press., 1896-07-03
Pettigrew Addresses Populists.

Sioux Falls, S. D., July 2.-Ssnator
Pettigrew spoke in the Opera house here
last evening. The meeting had been ar
ranged by the committee as part of the
demonstration which was to start wave
over the state and carry the free silver
Republicans with the Senator. The
larger proportion Of the attendants were
Populists. The Senator made vigorous
speech, in which he gave his reasons for
boiling and predicted great silver tidal
wave. He will leave for Chicago in few
Demo Gratis to nominal Senator Teller.