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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-02-18
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The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages, and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being a
constitutional disease, requires con-
stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
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rectly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system, thereby de-
stroying the foundation of the disease,
and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and as
sisring nature in doing its work. The
proprietors have so much faith in its
curative powers, that they offer One
Hundren Dollars for any case that il
fails to cure. Send for list of testi
monials.
Address, FL CHENEY & CO..
Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best. I'm
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Kate Hill. the Blind Pianlst.

A schoolmate of Laura Bridgeman,
known after her school days as Kate
Hill, the blind pianist, Is now perhaps,
the only blind woman In this country
owning and carrying on large mer-
chandise business. Organs, pianos
and other musical Instruments form
her stock. One seeing her in the street
would not suppose her to be blind; the
dark glasses worn and the light cane
used, suggest simply infirmlty.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-02-18

Branches of the new Russo-Chinese
Bank have been opened at Shanghai,
Hankow, Pekln and elsewhere In
China. Business Is already diverted
to the new institution from British
and German houses, and this fact, to-
gether with Great Brltain's exclusion
from sharing in the construction of
new railways In China, is regarded as
marking the doom of English CONNER
clal predomlnance In that country.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-02-18

"1ft the farmers of Iowa are paying
off their mortgages and putting money
in bank it is not because of the profits
made in growing corn and wheat and
OATS" said Mr.. ]. B. Newton, of the
Hawkeye State, at the Ebbitt "Their
improved lot within the last decade is
due to the fact that they have been
subordlnating the production of the
cereals to the dairy. The Iowa COW
has proved of far more benefit as a
revenue raiser than Io-cent corn, and
the creamery has become firmly es-
tablished as one of the institutions OF
the land. In the county of Jones the
farmers have in bank deposits over
$3,ooo,ooo, according to the latest
report of our State Dairy Commits
sioner. Here is an object lesson to
the agriculturists all over the Union,
Tor 1t goes to show that by proper
management and attention to 1.-THE
right thing farmers can become
lenders of money instead of bor-
rowers."- Washingtoa Pest
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-02-18

Greece has determined to have
Olympic games at Athens every four
years. The stadion is to be completed
in Rentellc marble, NJ. Averoff, of
Alexandria, who gave million drach.
mae to have the race course put In or
der, having promised to give half a
million drachmae (S1OO,0OO year for
the purpose.
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their one object is to get well.
They have no confidence in them
selves, and only too often lose faith in
their physicians.
All Irregularities, whites, bearing
down pains, nervousness, headache,
backache, blues" distaste for society,
sounds in ears, palpitation, emacia-
ton, heavy eyes, "all gone" feeling,
dread of impending evil, sleeplessness,
etc, should at once be removed and
vigorous health assured.
Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound has for twenty years saved
women from all this. Hear this wo-
man speak -
81 wish to publish what Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
Sanative Wash have done for me. Ihad
falling of the womb and leucorrhea,
and they have cured ME of both. am
a well woman. 1 suffered dreadfully
with such dragging pains in the lower
part of the back and extending around
the body, irritation of the bladder,
pain when walking and painful men
situation; 1 weakened terribly. l had
been treated by three doctors without
much help, and it only took five
bottles of your Compound and three
packages of Sanativc Wash to cure me.
can recommend them to all women
suffering with complaints like these."-
MRS. VANNATTA, 1927 N. Broad st. y,
Philadelphia, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-02-18

During last year 002,267 bicycles
passed through the various entrances
to Fairmount Park, Philadelphia,
which was considerably more than
double the combined number of all
other classes of vehicles, and AZ per
cent. of the number of pedestrians.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-02-18

The women of Hartford, Conn, have
subscribed considerable sum for n
statue OF Harriet Beecher Stowe The
stutue has been designed by w. Clarke
Noble, and represents Mrs. Stowe as
she was In middle life.
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Marie Corelli's private life Is almost
that of recluse. She detests 'at
homes" "crushes," big dinners, recep-
tions and suchllke society functions,
and she only entertains a very few
friends herself. But she numbers
among her "intimates'' some of the
most celebrated men and women Of the
day, and, republican though she be, is
more frequently to be seen In the
houses of the upper ten" than any.
where else. Her favorite recreation is
music, and her special passion fOw-
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-02-18

or $4,000 applications for patents In
England so far this year, more than
onc-third are for improvements in bi.
cycles.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-02-18

An island on Lake Michigan has been
secured by syndicate, who have peo-
pied Il with black cats, which are
killed for their fur.--Tid-Bits.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-02-18

Sold by Druggists, or sent prepaid on
receipt of price, Csc, or for 81.
DIR. HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC MANUAL
OF DISEASES MAILED FREE.
Humphreys' Med. Co., Ill William St., N. Y.
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Philadelphia & Reading R'y
In eject Nov. Is, 1896.

TRAINS LEAVE BLOOMSBURY
For New York, Philadelphia, Reading Potts
vile, Tamaqua weekdays II. AS a. m.
For Williamsport, weekdays, 1885 a. m, $3.50 p.
For Danvlle and Milton, weekdays, 7.s5 a. M,
$40.
For Catawissa weekdays 7.s5, Has a. M, 1sso.
$50 500 6.3s, p. m.
'iS For Bal baltimore, Washington and the west via
B. & o. X. r., through trains leave Reading Ter
minal, Philadelphia, s.2o, 755, ll:ae a. In., s.4e
3,46, T.2T, p. m, Additional trains from "a and
Chestnut street station, weekdays, 1875, 53l,
8 23 p. m. Sundays, 1.35, s2s p. m
TRAINS FOR BLOoMsBURG,
Leave New York via Philadelphia 500 a
m, and via Easton $40 a. m
Leave Philadelphia l0.05 n. m.
Leave Reading l1.65 a. m.
Leave Pot'sville 1880 p. m.
Leave Tamaqua 1.G a, NJ,
Leave williamsport weekdays 1920 m, 4.S0p
Leave Catawissa weekdays, 700, s.2Oa. m. l.so
Leave Rupert, weekdays, 7.Os s.a7 a. M, ii.S6
l.S, $40, 6.23.
ATLANTIC CITY DIVISION.
Leave Philadelphia, Chestnut street wharf
and South street wharf for Atlantic CITY.
WEEK-DAYs-Express, 900, a. M, zoo, 400
500, p. m, Accom- 500 a. M, $50 p. m.
SUNDAY-Express. 800 1000 am. Accom-.
3 90 a. m. ana 4.45 p. m.
Leave Atlantic City, depot. WEEKDAYS
Express, 7Ss, co. a. M, $50 5:8O, p m: Accom-
7SO, p. m. Accom-, 7.l5 a. M, Ais p. m.
Parlor cars on all express trains.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-02-18

According to 1.-THE Boston Globe"
Esther Damon, Of Plymouth, VT, is
the only living pensioner Of the Amer'
can Revolution in New England. She
was born on August I, 1914, and in
1885 she was married to Noah Damon,
a volunteer from Massachusetts. A
pension was given to him just before
his death. His widow has had $50 a
year since 1912. Esther Damon keeps
herself Informed on the condition Of
the list of pensioners Of the Revolu-
tion. II am," she says, zone Of the
last five widows of that war who re-
ceive pensions from the Government"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-02-18

The election of "Bllly" Mason will
add another competent shorthand re-
porter to the membership of the United
States Senate. Several years ago he
was considered one Of the best in the
country. Judge Withrow, Of the Rock
Island Railroad, used to say that a
first class stenographer was spoiled
when Mason went into politics. 1t is
not generally known that Senator
Chandler Of New Hampshire, Is also
a proficient stenographer like Repre-
sentative Hit, Of Illinois. Both of
them have been professionals, and
both still use the shorthand system in
making notes during debates, commit
tee meetings, etc.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-02-18

"The Waterbury American" tells this
new story about Lyman ]. Gage: In
1898 a customer of Mr.. Cages bank
asked for loan of 100000. Mr..
Gage asked him for what he wanted
the money. The customer replied that
certain street railway stocks were
greatly depressed and could be bought
cheap with chance for big profit,
In answer Mr.. Gage said substantially
"All the money that this bank has is
needed for customers who need the
money. / will advance to any solvent
customer all that he requires to tide
him over this crisis. l will not loan
to any customer money to be used in
speculation, however sure the profit
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-02-18

The Committee ON Public Morals OF
the Nevada legislature recently re.
ported favorably bill permitting prize
fighting under protection of the State
upon payment of license fee of ST.
600 to the Sheriff of the county in
which any such contest may take
place. The bill, which was favored
by the local press and citizens gener-
ally, passed the Assembly by vote
of 80 to 8, and was adopted by the Sen
ate. 1t Is said that there is no organ
ized opposition to it--indeed, very lit
tie of any sort-most of the leading
citizens being decidedly in favor of it.,
because of their belief not only that
the 81 900 license fee will be a great
help to the county treasures, but that
the establishment of this class Of en-
tertainments will increase the popula
ton and promote business interests.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-02-18

Drafts or
|ll, money
at 3 per
us for one
of with
,st-bearing
holy
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-02-18
WOMAN'S POWER. :
n SHAPES THE DEsTINIes OF MEN
AND NATIONS.

Where Men Are ut . Disadvantage, and
"OnIy n Woman Can Understand n Wo.
mans His"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-19
ELECTRIC CABS.
The London News Says They Are the
Vehicles of the Future.
From the Providence Journal.


From the Providence Journal.
In appearance the vehicles will be
not at all unlike broughams, but more
roomy and more comfortable. They
are to be strongly and lightly built, of
a tasteful and special design, elegantly
decorated, upholstered most luxurious
ly, and illuminated with the electric
light, while attention has also been de-
voted to that most important detail,
facility OF communication with the
driver. In word, every possible want
or convenience of the passengers has
been anticipated and provided for.
The adaptability Of electricity as a
motive power has long since been DEM
onstrated. Its advantages are beyond
question. 1t Is noiseless, 1t gives off
no SMELL and II is under perfect con-
troll 1t Is superior to petroleum in
many ways, particularly for use on
quick, short journeys, such as ordin-
ary cabs are called upon to perform;
though 1t may be stated that at pres
ent petroleum may be better suited for
the heavier urban work, while the ad-
vantages of steam for very heavy vehi-
cles and country travelling cannot be
gainsaid. The new electric cabs are
to be fitted with accumulators carried
beneath the body of the vehicle, charg-
ed to propel 1t at least 40 miles a
day, though accumulators can be
charged so as to enable the cab to
cover twice that distance
The London Electric Cab Company,
Limited, has been formed and viii
shortly be placed before the public to
provide a large number OF these cabs.
II is to have a capital of e15O,00O In
G shares. The electric supply COM
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-19
TAYLOR.

Councilman John Weber is sojourning
at Atlantic City.
District Deputy Mrs. William Davis,
of South Scranton, made a fraternal
visit to Pride of LaclSawanna lodge,
No. is, on Tuesday evening.
Lackawanna Valley council, No. 81,
Junior Order United American Mechan-
les, will meet this evening in Van
Horns hall.
Mrs. j. Il. Davis and son, William,
spent Tuesday with her daughter at
the Hillside home.
Miss Ida Sperber left on Tuesday for
three weeks visit with friends in
LaEesboro.
knights of the Golden Eagle, No. 267.
Will meet this evening at Reese's hall
MISS Jessie Owens, of Scranton, Is
visiting her parents in North Taylor.
the street commissioner is placing n
cross STONE walk III the vicinity of Felts-
vile. III one was laid at the intersec-
tion OF North Main street opposite No.
2 school 1t would be highly appreciat-
ed.
A large number of Taylor people wit
messed the Knights of Pythias parade
in Scranton yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. ]. Davis visited
friends In Scranton yesterday.
Work has begun On the foundation of
Mr.. William Tidd's new building on
Taylor street
On the Path OF this month the Taylor
Rose Buds base ball club will hold e
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-19
Del, Lacka. and Western.

Effect Monday, June 81 1897.
Trains leave Scranton as follows: Ex-
nress for New York and all points East.
f.40, $50, 5.l5, 500 and 1920 a. M; 1885 and
''iS Txpress for Easton, Trenton, Philadel-
phia and the South, 5.15, 500 and 1920 a,
m, 1855 and 3.3S p. m.
washington and way stations, 3.4b p. m.
Tobyhanna accommodation, 6lO y. m.
Express for Binghamton, Oswego, Ell
mira. Corning, Bath, Dansville, Mount
Morris and Buffalo, 1910 2.S5, 900 a. m,
and !. Is D. M, making close connections at
Ruffalo to all points In the West. North
"Pinehamton and way station, LOS p. m.
Nicholson accommodation. 400 and 6.lC
p BMinrighamton in and Elmira express, 5.5a
r. EXPRESS for Utica and Richheld Springs,
* a m and / 80 p. m.
ithaca, 235, 800 a. m, and 155 p, m.
For northumberland, Pittston, Wilkes
barre. Plymouth, Bloomsbury and Dam
Vile. making close connection at North
,Imberland for Wllliamsport, Harrisburg,
baltimore, Washington and the South.
Northumberland and intermediate sta
tons 500 10. 20 a. m, ano l.55 and 600 p, m.
Nanticoke and intermediate stations,
sos and II. 20 a. m, Plymouth and inter
mediate stations, $40 and SAT p. m. For
Kingston, 1240 p. m,
Pullman parlor and sleeping coaches on
all express trains,
For detailed Information, pocket time
tables, etc, apply to M. l.. Smith, Dis
trict Passenger Agent. depot ticket office.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-19
PIOUS COURTING.

The Rev. John Brown, of Hadding-
ton, the author of the "Self-interpret-
ing Bible" was man of singular
bashfulness. His courtship lasted seven
years. Six and a half years had passed
away, and the reverend gentlemen had
got no further than he had been in the
first six days. A step In advance must
be made, and Mr.. Brown summoned
all his courage for the deed.
Janet" said he one day as they sat
In solemn silence, we've been ac-
quainted now six years and mair, and
I've ne'er gotten kiss yet. Dye think
1 might take one, my bonnie lass?"
Just as you like, John; only be be-
coming and proper WI it,"
Surely, Janet, We'll ask blessing"
The blessing was asked, the kiss was
taken and the worthy divine, over
powered with the blissful sensation,
most rapturously exclaimed:
"Heigh, lass, but it is guide! Wen re-
turn thanks!
Six months later the pious couple
were made one.-Argonaut.
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welded AT ST. ROSE.

Yesterday morning Miss Mary How
ard and James Mcdonald were united
in marriage by Rev. w. A. Nealon, at
st. Rose church. Miss Ellen Howley,
of Scranton, attended the bride. and
Martin Murray, of Gordon avenue, was
tire groom's best man. The bride was
becomingly dressed in navy blue SERGE
trimmed with lace and ribbon; her
maid wore a dress of dark green, trim
med with velvet and lace. After a ride
to Crystal lake the young couple held a
reception at their newly furnished home
on Mill street. A great many friends
were present to extend congratulations
and many handsome gifts were receiv-
ed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-19
LOCAL AND Personal NOTES.

w. G. Kirby was in Scranton yester-
day
Mrs. p. Serff, of Fort Mckinney, Wy
omirg, is visiting her brother, l.. Roes-
iger, in this city.
Miss Kittie Doyle, of Scranton, who
has been visiting in this city, has re-
turned home. She was accompanied
by Miss Name O'Boyle, who will be
her guest for some time.
John Lingfelter and Robert Tralles
were fishing yesterday at Crystal lake.
Miss Annie Powdarly is visiting
friends in New York city.
Mart Wade, of Scranton, is visiting
relatives in this city.
John Garden is on a trip to Atlantic
City, Philadelphia and Baltimore.
The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Brother
hood of Railway Trainmen, will give a
supper, ,120 South Main street, next
week.
The Jolly Twelve" of this city held
"a social last evening in Decker's hall,
Dundaff. Quite a number were pres
ent from this place and enjoyed the
gathering.
A delegation of the Daughters Of
Naomi from this city attended the dis
trict convention in Scranton last even
ing, when degrees We're conferred.
Miss Freda Harris, of Scranton, was
a visitor in this city Tuesday.
Mrs. James Deeths and daughter
hnie, are visiting relatives in Jersey
ty.
Miss Agnes Coleman has returned
rom a visit in Pittston and Scranton.
Miss Maggie Mexican, of Nicholson,
Is visiting friends in town.
Mrs. Henry Roessler and her guests,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frink of New York city,
spent yesterday at Crystal lake.
Misses Bessie and Lottie Ellis and
Maud Copeland have returned from
Asbury Park.
Mrs. Patrick Pace and Mrs. p. ]. Nc
Andrew were in Plttston yesterday at
tending the funeral of the late Thomas
Walsh.
Daniel Seeles, of Parsons, was the
guest of Conner Morgan yesterday.
George Mills and family have re-
turned from a visit at Crystal lake.
The city school board will be asked
to release the Mitchell Hose company
from their contract for hauling coal
and ashes during the coming year, in
order that their team may be ready to
respond to fire alarms
Manager Glynn, of the Simpson team,
has arranged a game with the Homes
dale team at Anthracite park this af-
ternoon.
A number of young men connected
with Taylor's dancing class last season,
have engaged Mrs. Lewis, of Scranton,
for class during the coming season.
II viii be known as the "Elite."
Miss Edith Frank has returned to her
home In Scranton after a visit with
Miss Martha Singer. in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Mills and chill
dren and Mrs. O. l.. Moore, have gone
t. Asbury Park.
Mifs Kate Butler. who has been
spending the past month In this city,
has returned to her home In Chicago.
j. q. Gallagher, Of Philadelphia, was
In town yesterday
Miss Grace Tallman. Of Sawyers' mill
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Central Railroad OF New Jersey

Gehigh and Susquehanna Division)
Stations in New York-Foot of Liberty
street, N. r., and Whitehall Terminal
Anthracite coal used exc exfiusi'e's' ins"'
TIME TABLE IN EFFECT JULY ~ 1871
Trains leave scranton Tor :, Pit.stOn' pa Z o,
Wilkes-Barre, etc. at $50, sl5, ll;So a. mi ni
a. M, 100, 215, 7,lO p. m. oo
For Mountain Park, $50. 11.30 a. m, zoo,
S.05, 800 p. m. Sundays, 900 a. m' l'oo' 2'io
p For 20, Atlantic City, $40 a. M, a,
For New York, Newark and Elizabeth,
9, 20 (express) a. m, 2.4 express with
Buffet parlor carr, 30 80 cypress express i5 n np
n sunday; rriyes sH at PPhiladepSia Reading Term
inai, 5.22 p. m. and New York 500 E. m;
For Mauch Chunk. Allentown Bethle-
Iie Ia4s s@s 500 except Philadelphia) p. m,
sHnHayy. ENr y,ona n Branch. Ocean Grove. ETC., at
$50 Through carp q. m. ana lzi4o p shnro m.
via Allentown. $40 a. m.' 12.45, 800 p m
For Pottsviile $40 a. m, 12.45 p. m, -
ertv W street, North River. at sl0 IexPressl
10. l.90, Ais express with Buffet
parlor carl p. m. Sunday, 4,30 a; m,
Leave New York, foot Whitehall street.
south Ferry, at $40 a. M, loo, l25, 3.5e
y M Passengers arriving or departing
from this terminal can connect under
cover with al the eieVS.eu rearIrS earrSauS, ~
ProokIvn, Staten Island and Coney Is
land, making quick transfer to and from
Grand Central Depot and Long Island
Railroad. ,, ,r..,.o,
o 90 a. m, 200 and 4.S0 p. m. Sunday, 6.25
Through tickets to all points at lowest
rate may be had on application In ad-
vance to the ticket agent at the station
H. p. BALDWIN,
Gen. Pass. Agt.
T. II. OLHAUSEN, Gen. Supt.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-19
MARK TWAIN.
Narrowly Escaped Being Fired Be-
cause His Funny STUFF Was Awful.

From the Chicago Times-Herald.
1t Is a Denver newspaper tradition
that the funniest bit of journalistic
work ever done by Mark Twain was
strangled by a too friendly proof-read-
er. Mark was given an assignment to
write up the opening of a saloon
quite a noteworthy event in those days
in the Colorado town. He thought it
would be funny to make his account of
the festivities bear silent witness 10
the potency of the free refreshments
oispended. The article began soberly
enough, but soon the diction became
misty, then the spelling grew confused
and finally the whole thing degenerat-
ed into a maudlin. incoherent eulogy
of the saloon keeper.
1t was funny. Mark read 1t over
and laughed until he cried. But the
next morning when he eagerly scanned
the paper he could not find his work.
In an obscure corner he saw a two
line item stating that "the Alcazar sa-
Icon was opened with appropriate fes-
t;vities last night" That was all.
He rushed down to the office and in
CURED about his article. The managing
editor knew nothing about 1t. The city
editor couldn't tell what had become
Of IL. The for eman said he hadn't seen
Il.
As Mark was snorting about the
Outrage" and was running about the
Office trying to get track Of the miss
ing copy a proof reader slyly nudged
him and said, confidentlally: You owe
me a cigar"
How is that?" inquired the humor-
:st.
"I've earned It," was the reply. II
saved your job for you last night. May
be you don't know how the old man
here feels about such things, but he
won't have it If he finds it out. He's
fired three men since I've been here
just that way"
"Just what way?"
"Why, just as you were last night,
you know. Your stuff wouldn't do at
all; it was simply awful. I knew If
the old man saw it you were gone, so
l fixed it up myself"