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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-07
SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL.

Plants grow more between four and
six a. m. than at any other time OF
day.
Professor +. c. Pickering, of the
Harvard observatory, announces the
discovery of I4s new double stars in
the Southern skies.
The speculative astronomers are
now arguing that the moon is IN the
shape of plumb bob, and that the
large end is always towards the earth.
The teeth OF insectivora are sharp
and pointed, and SO disposed that
they keep each other sharp by wear
ing against each other instead OF COM
ing in direct contact. :,
Anthropologists have ascertalned
that the Andaman islanders, the
smallest race of people in the world,
average less than four feet in height,
while few of them weigh more than
seventy six pounds.
The fruit eating bats do not live on
insects nor attack animals and such
blood, as do the vampires. The
vampire is a small bat, with exceed
ingly sharp front teeth, making slit
in the sleeper's leg and sucking the
blood. They are seldom dangerous
to human beings, but are to cattle,
When you pinch your finger you
think YOU feel pain the very same
instant, but really the hurt and the
pain are not quite simultaneous, al
though they seem to be SO. lfa per
son had an arm long enough 10 reach
the sun, it would be 1872 years before
he would feel the pain oftie burn.
The depth to which the suns rays
penetrate water has been recently
determined by the aid of photography
1t has been found that at a depth OF
"a, feet the darkness was, to all In
tents and purposes, the same as that
on a clear but moonless night. Sensi,
tive plates exposed at this depth for
a considerable length Of time give no
evidence Of light action.
1t has been known for some time
that red hot iron is previous to car
bon dioxide. M. Grehant has found
by experiment that the carbon dioX-
lde does not only freely pass through
the iron, but is decomposed, carbun
monoxide being set free. This may
account for some of the accidents
which the monoxide has caused.
Rooms must not be heated by red
hot iron stove.
Medical journals are now insisting
unon more consideration being given
TO the treatment of measles. Next to
tuberculosis it should receive the most
attention, because of the great mortal
ity resulting from it as compared with
other diseases. 1t has been common
ly treated as trivial complaint which
NAV in mart account for its great pre-
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-07
CHRISTIAN F. KNAPP,
FIRE INSURANCE,
BLOOMSBURY, PA.

BLOOMSBURY, PA.
Home, of N. Y; Merchants of Newark,
N. J.; Clinton, N. Y. Peoples, N.Y.; Read.
ing, Pa German American Ins. Co., New
York; Greenwich Insurance Co., New York,
Jersey City Fire Ins. Co., Jersey City, N. ].
These old corporations are well seasoned
by age and fire tested, and have never yet
had loss settled by any court of law. Their
assets are all invested in solid securities, and
liable to the hazard of fire only.
Losses promptly and honestly adjusted and
paid as soon as determined, by Christian r.
Knapp, Special Agent and Adjuster, Bloons.
burg, Pa.
The people of Columbia county shouId
patronize the agency where losses, IL any,
are settled and paid by one of their ows
citizens.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-07
Tired, Nervous, sleepless

Men and women--how gratefully they
write about Hoods Sarsapariila. Once
helpless and discouraged, having lost
all faith in medicines, now in good
health and cable to do my own work, "
because Hoods Sarsaparllla has power
to enrich and purify the blood and
make the weak strong-this is expert
ence of host of people.
Hoods Pills are the best family ca
thartic and liver medicine. Gentle,
reliable, sure.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-07

When bilious or costlve, eat Cas-
caret, candy cAlharic, cure guaranteed
loc, a5c. 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16
A Maine Man at the Helm.

We notice the announcement of the
prospective formation of "the Americans
Alaska Transportation and Mining Co., -
with capitalization of $50o0.0O0. At the
head of this big corporation. and as a
safe and competent man at the helm, will
be placed Gen. Andrew B. Squirting of
Chicago. formerly of Maine. Maine men
especially have heard of Gen. Squirting
before while the people of the nation
have reason to thank him for the honor
able and conspicuous part he bore in the
Civil War. He went out from our bor-
ders as member of the LIST Maine Cavalry,
whom the rebels characterized as 1.-THE
long armed giants from Maine" the ter
ror of the Southern Confederacy. He
was afterward made colonel of the I'd
Maine Cavalry. and through all the SER
vice he gave himself and his splendid
abilities. his fearless courage and his I'M
dying faith as a patriot, to the cause of
his country No soldier in the Union
army-whether he wore shoulder straps
spcuous and magnificent record.
When the war clouds drifted away and
the reign of peace was again established
his fellow citizens again turned to him as
a leader in the troublous times of $780,
when a bogus government attempted to
against the expressed wish of the people
Cen Spurlings indomitable courage, his
great GOODNESS in action and his thorough
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

knowledge OF the art of war--if indeed
war must come-pointed him out as
leader in that important crisis The
happy emergence from that difficulty
without bloodshed was due largely to the
fact that Gen. Squirting stood closely by
the side of that brilliant leader, James
G. Blaine and cO-operated with him in
maturing and carrying out wise and judi
cious plans.
And now that Gen. Squirting is to be
called to the head of this new Trans
portation and Mining Co., his large
experience with men and knowledge of
affairs, his early seafaring life. the years
spent among the gold mines of Calfor-
mia, the position he has held in business
circles, will gain for the company the
confidence of the people at large, among
whom Gen. Squirting has an extensive ac-
quaintance.
The field to which this company will
devote itself is wide one. We have seen
the estimate made that fully $1,000 people
will start for the Klondike region next
spring, and that facilities must be pro-
vided to supply the transportation needs
of at least that number. The desire for
gain, prominent in the majority Of man.
kind, will also involve an immense ship
ment of supplies. Besides this, there are
hundreds of streams in that country
where the chance of finding gold is quite
as good as along the banks or in the
channel of the Klondike. So there will
be plenty of business for the new COM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16
GOOD SPEAKERS
Will Be Heard at City Hall, Mon.
day Evening,
When the City Will Give a Reception to The
Visiting Changers.

An informal reception will be given at
City hall, Monday evening, to the mem
bers of the State Grange by citizens of
Augusta. The success of the reception
held, last year, was so marked and the
attendance so large that it has been de-
cided to hold another this year.
President c. S. Hichborn of the Board
of Trade will call the meeting to order
and introduce Mayor w. S. Choate, who
will preside. Hon. j. Fl. Marley, a char
ter member of Capital Grange will make
fraternal address, welcoming the WISH
tors, to which Grand Master Edward
has also been invited to be present and
make an address. although it is not
known for certain. whether he will be
able to be present or not.
Among the other speakers will be Hon.
j. A. Roberts of Norway, F. S. Adams of
Bowdoin, Prof. Elijah Cook of Vassal-
boro and Rev. Caroline E. Angel of
Norway.
The hall will be handsomely decorated
by the local Oranges with evergreen.
The evenings exercises will be public
all who wish to hear the interesting
speakers to be present.
Dennis Orchestra will be in attendance
and will render the following programme:
March.
Salute of the Maine State Grange
Overture, 'FeStival Latham
Cocoanut Dance, Glider
American Patrol Meacham
Medley. "The Sunny South" Isenman
Finale. "Pickannnies on Parade
H. NJ Hall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16
Hiah Grade min.trei.y at Special Prices.

Amusement patrons can attend a
strictly first class mikstrel attraction
when Hi Henry's superb attraction
fill in an open date, Friday. Dec. II, at
Johnson opera house. This attraction
has recently played very successful
engagement in Boston. The great
comedian, Arthur Deming, the wonder
full character comedians, MacMahon
and King. the musical comedians.
Locke and Carroll. the leading star
singer, Harry Leighton, the eminent
baritone, O. w. Bailey, the famous
patrol quartette, Skelcher, Goewey,
Machealis and Decker, Hi Henry in his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16
AMUSe N ENTS.
The St. Clair Sisters Company, Tonight.

An all star company of comedy and
vaudeville artists known as the st. Clair
Sisters Extravaganza Company will pre-
sent grand triple programme embrace
ing comedy, vaudeville and burlesque at
Meonian hall, tonight, and a rare amuse-
ment treat is in store for all who attend.
In addition to a great vaudeville olio con-
ssting of 10 high class speciality acts
rendered by number of artists. repre-
senting the elite of the vaudeville thea
tres. two amusing comedies entitled 1.-The
Doctor" and Young Miss Boston" will
be produced. Relative to this superior
performance the Portland Daily Press
contained the following complimentary
notice after the production in that city
last Monday night
There was an aggregation of vaude-
Vile stars at the City hail. last night
and the programme included singing and
dancing with a good sprinklng of the
comedy element.
1.-The ST. Clair sisters added another to
their long list of successes, and the Hea-
legs, John and Nellie, who have appeared
at times past at the Portland theatre,
seems to have lost none of their popu-
larity.
''Hanley and Leslie being especially eff
IectlVe III tnelr oaHclnS ACT. MISS iAeSlle
being especially effective in her imitation
of the Little Kid" The Keegans, John
and Lulu met with great favor in their
society sketch entitled Nonsense" The
Brannigans. the "all nations favorities,'
in their dancing and singing acts, did
clever work, and Lou Wells musical act
won generous applause.
1.-The other features of the entertain
ment were up-to-date and catchy and the
burlesque entitled Miss Boston" which
introduces the company in it's entirety
numbering 80 people. closed the perform
ance which was well worth the popular
prices which prevailed"
Reserved seats are on sale at Devine S
drug store. Popular prices, %, So and sc
cents prevail, which should attract a
large house, tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16
SUPERIOR COURT,
December Term, Hon. Oliver G. Hall
Presiding.

George w. Heselton. County Attorney.
w. S. Choate, Clerk.
A. L. McFadden, Sheriff.
F. A. Small, Stenographer.
Augusta Dec. Is.
State VS.. Pouiriez This case was re-
the jury at 3 o'clock.
At us. the jury returned into court
with a verdict of guilty.
George Jones, who admitted having
been with Grips when Levin's clothing
store at Gardiner was broken into, was
placed at the bar. yesterday. and sem
fenced to year in the State prison for
breaking and entering Harrington's office
in Gardiner, two years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

solos, and scores of others of first class
merit fill out the bill. The house
should be crowded. Seats are now on
sale at Devine's drug store. On this
occasion special prices will be made,
25 So, so cents. The Ills car will run
to Augusta after the performance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Emily Huntington Mason a melnoef
90 IN Current Events Club of Augusta
ona ono of our best known Maine
1,,r;tens has an illustrated article m
the current number OF tne "" Port
tan on "Goethe and His Loves
land Sunday Telegram
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

ing youth and maturity he NAV live 10
green old age, and still be able to saw with
absolute truth, II am a child r,vseif );
Youth is not matter of wears. Hanniness
is NOT question of experiences Youth ;s
| happiness and health is youth. The HEALTHY
person. young or old, will be a fappv ner.
son. 1t IS simple matter to get the body
INTO healthy condition and then to keen Z
there. DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery IS the greatest of health makers and
heaith savers 1t is the great blood. maker
ana hesh- builder. 1t makes the annette
Seen, the digestion and assimilation ner.
Iect, the liver active, the blood pure. the
muscles strong, the brain clear, the nerves
STEADY ana every vital organ in the BODY
heauny ana vigorous. 1t makes firm.
nealthy flesh, but does not make corpulent
people more corpulent. II does not make
fiabby flesh like cod liver oil. IT nur;f;es
the D!ood and drives out the poisous of
malaria and rheumatism. 1t is the hest
remedy for blood and skin diseases II
cures 81 per cent. of all cases of cousumn.
ton. Grateful patients, who had tecn
gwen up to die, have permitted their expert
ences, names, addresses and photographs
TO De reproduced in DR.. Pierce's Common
Sense Medical Adviser. The sufferer who
WISHES to investigate may write to anv of
these. The Golden Medical Discovery,
IS sold by all medicine dealers, and oniv
INSCRIPTIONS dealers will try to induce a
customer to take some worthless substitute
for the sake of few pennies added profit
SEND FL one-cent stamps to cover cost
OF mailing only, for copy of DR.. Pierce's
1908 page illustrated book, Common
Sense Medical Adviser" in paper covers
ADDRESS Dr: r: Y: Pierce, Buffalo. N. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

pany, besides the mining, which it In
tends to engage in; for it is the purpose
of the corporation to buy. lease. open.
work and sell mines, and transact all bus
mess necessary to develop, to the profit
of the company, the immense wealth of
that country. The corporation, with
Gen. Squirting at it's head, starts at just
the right time to insure success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Dr I.arrabee of Auburn, was IN the
city upon professional 80
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16
Dress Goods

We are cutting up lots of Dress
Goods. For Genuine Values, for cor
rect styles. and for variety, people
come to cur store. We bought them
right. AS we are now selling all our
goods strictly for cash we can afford
to sell at very small margin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16


. We have many choice articles
Of Mems furnishings that make
very desirable Holiday Gifts.
For Soc or 81 90 you will find
many articles that combine
beauty with good taste and useful
ness, # you wish to pay more we
hays very desirable goods in Silk
Umbrellas, House Jackets. Bath
Wraps, Fur Lined Gloves, Fine Under
wear, Fine Ready Made Clothing;
almost everything in this line to de-
light the heart Of Man or Boy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

/ On account of the storm. Wednesday
urs Rr;ckett will continue her SALE to-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Buy dozen of handkerchiefs and we
VIII give you nice fancy box to put
them in free of charge
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16
PERRY'S ORCHESTRA.

First class music furnished for all &C.
casions. Bright. catchy, concert and
dance music. The latest music and the
best musicians. Prof. r. B. HALL, COR
NET SOLOIsT.
Violin and Viola Instruction.
The best progressive methods used;
special attention given to young and new
beginners. Terms reasonable.
address, Harry n. Perry, Leader and Manager.
3s Oak ST., Augusta, He.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

Madison
Square, who
has for thirty
y e RS de-
elm e d the
companion
ship of any
o n e b II t
children,
says, II an,
a child my
self"
If a man
W ill live
rightly a II d
take proper
care of his
health dur
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

If you take cold TO-DAY use Lung Kurs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16
PoCketbookS, Purses
and Boston Bags

Always make fine present, and we
are showing fine line of them. Come
and see our new novelty in Pocket
Book for Ladies at
so e. 75c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16
! lot of two toned
b0uCle Novelties
Something entirely new, real value,
sec, cash price only
l lot of the celebrated
Priestly Black Fancy
Dress Goods
Just what you want for good Xmas
present. Well worth $1OO, cash price
only
69c
A large assortment of
Fancy Taffeta Silks
For waists. s1Oo has been the price.
cash price only
75c

We have fine line of Sterling Silver
Goods for Christmas that are good.
Silver Button Hooks, Ink Erasers. jelly
Jars, Tooth Powder Jars, Scissors.
Tooth Brushes, Children's Sets, knife,
fork and spoon, and other small silver
ornaments that are always pretty and
cheap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-16

A bargain anyone will appreciate.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-12-23
Trade DEVICES ON WHEELS.
Trunks, Hats and Other Things Made
Serve Ia the Aadiex Of Ma0ans

Trunks, Hats and Other Things Made
to Serve as the Bodies of Wagons.
Various familiar articles of trade are
used as models for the bodies of deliv.
cry wagons. OF those the trunk is, per-
haps, the most commonly y used, says the
New York Sun. Wagons made with
the body in the semblance of big
trunk may be seen in many cities, the
delivery wagons of the dealers in trunks
and kindred articles. Perhaps the next
most familiar is the wagon with the
body in the form of a great hat, the de-
livery wagon of a halter. Another
form not unfamiliar is that of the great
shoe, made of metal and mounted on
wheels, and used as the delivery wagon
of shoe dealer. Like the great hat the
shoe may be painted or all gilded.
All of these devices have a seat out
side. in front, and they have a door al
the rear end. The shoe is mounted on
the running part, with the toe to the
front. The drivers seat is over the tip
of the toe, or in front of it. The door
by which parcels are got in and out of
the wagon is in the heel of the great
shoe at the back.
wagon used for the delivery of
packages from laundry has a oody in
the form of a great wash boiler. Per-
haps the latest of these trade devices
On wheels is shown in wagon used for
the delivery of proprietary article
that is sold in liquid form. In this case
the wagon body is in the shape of a
great bottle.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-12-23
BUFFALO FARM.
Wisconsin Men Cross breeding the
Bison with Profit.


Bison with Profit.
Albert and Charles Huber, living few
miles south of Durand, Wis, have a
herd of about 25 full-blood bison and
some IS crossed bulls and heifers, bison
and native COW, reports the Minneapolis
Journal. About six years ago they were
hunting in the western part of North
Dakota and succeeded in capturing alive
three young bison, bull and two cows,
and these they brought TO their farm
here. The animals grew and thrived
amazingly, and are pastured in an in
closure of about 400 acres running down
to the valley of Rose creek where they
have ample room and shelter.
Experiments were early made with
crossed breeds and it has now been
found that the cross is very successful
the half-breeds combining the docility
of the domestic animals with the en-
durance and large size of the bison
They are also very fine fur producers,
and grow to maturity in less time than
domestic cattle. The flesh of crossed
animals is very pala table, and the fur
has all the good qualities of that of the
bison, and is softer and more silky
The crossed bloods can also stand far
more exposure in winter than can the
native cows. The Hubers believe they
have fortune in their herd if they can
continue its increase few years longer
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-12-23
MONKEYS FOND OF MILK.
Tear Open the StOmachs of La m bs In
Their Eagerness to Get Ii.

rear open the StOmachs of La IN lbs In
Their EaEerness to Get IL.
The tshakama, a monkey of the bab-
oon family which is rather common in
South Africa, has become perfect
plague of the Transvaal farmers. The
ape, says the Philadelphia Record, has
acquired the habit of killing young
lambs, not i'm order to eat their meat.
but simply to tear open their stomachs
and drink the milk contained therein.
Having acquired passionate desire for
milk, and being unable to milk the
sheep themselves, they patiently wait
until they see a lamb sucking milk
from its mother, and take it away as they
would take milk pailwhich was thrown
away after the contents are consumed.
The tshakama then takes TO the cacti
thickets, which are inaccessible to hui
man beings, and furnish at the same
time a refuge and a source of food in
the fieshy leaves and fruit for the monk
cys.
The same ape has also quickly learned
to distinguish men from women. At
the approach of man they quickly
fee. while they allow woman to come
quite near. paying no attention to them.
The farmers, however, have adopted
themselves to the circumstances, and
when lambs are missing from their
focks they don the skirts and bonnets
of their wives, and, taking up a gun,
start in pursuit of the mischievous an
imals.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-12-23
A GOOD TIME.
He Knew q Game That Was Better
Than Golf.

Than Golf.
One of the old residents in the rural
community had been intently watching
the two young men from the city as
they played chess, says the Detroit
Free Press. The game was long one
and he ventured to interrupt:
Excuse me; but the object of both
of you is to git them wooden objects
from where they are over to where they
ain't?'
THAT partially expresses it," replied
one.
And you have to be continually on
the lookout fur surprises and difficult
ties?"
Constantly
And if you amt mighty keerful
you're eoin' to lose some on 'em?"
Yes
AN then there's that other game
that you dress up old fur an play with
long sticks an a little ball.
You mean golf.'
Il think prob'ly that's wha: mean.
Is that game amusin'?"
"It's quite interesting. and the exer-
else is very beneficial"
We'll, | reckon it's a mighty good
joke on me-"
What do you refer to?'
THE way I've been havin' fun with
out KNOWN anything about it. If YOU
gentlemen want to rely enjoy your
sells, you come. over and git me to let
you drive pigs. You'll git all the walk
in you want an the way you have to
watch out fur surprises an figger SOS
not to lose 'em would tickle you most to
death"