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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-01
McOlure's Magazine for Dec,

Three rotable serials begin in the Decem-
Der number of McClure's Magazine. "Stalky,"
the first of Rudy ard Kipling's series of stor-
les of Eng ,ish school-boy life, is as hearty
and wholesome tale Of school-boy ingenu.
ty and adventure as one could wish to read,
and, while complete in itself, leaves the APP
petite keen for more of the same sort. The
first of Miss Tarbell's articles on the " Later
Lille OF Lincoln" is an even more distin-
gulshed beginning than the first of Mr.. Kip
ling's stories. Lincoln appears in the full
sanity and tenderness of his superb charac-
ter, in her account of his actions, utterances,
and bearing during the perplexing period be-
tween his first election and his nrst inaugu-
ration as President Finally, we have the
FIRST of series of papers by Captain Mahan
on "The War on the Sea and Its Lessons t"
"a contribution to the literature of the re-
cent war that, coming from member of the
Strategy Board and the highest authority on
the science of naval warfare, cannot fail to
be read with eagerness in all parts Of the
civilized world. This first paper is devoted
especially to showing how quite different
strategy was required in war undertaken
primarily to relieve Cuba of Spanish misrule
than would have been required had the war
been one for the direct satisfaction of griev-
ances OF our own against Spain and it takes
up and considers, under this new aspect, each
OF the earlier movements of the war.
The number derives Christmas quality
from its frontispiece, shepherds Abiding in
the Field" painted at Bethlehem, especially
for the magazine, by c. K. Linson and
from two excellent Christmas stories. George
b. Waldron gives fairly thrilling exposi-
tion, in statements and tables, of the growth
of the Anglo.Saxon in rule and territory in
the last five hundred years. Cleveland
Moffat tells some good stories of hunting big
game on elephants, and Ray Stannard Baker
gives thrilling chapter from the records of
the Government Secret Service. Captain
Jasper Ewing Brady, writing from his own
experience as a train-despatcher, describes
the method of running trains by telegraph,
and illustrates it with a number Of strange
incidents. S. S. MCCLURE Co.,
I4I-155 East 25th ST., New York City.
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Now for
Christmas.

Only three weeks three
important weeks, full of busy
preparation. For months past
we have been thinking, and plan
ing, to get as close as possible to
perfection in our HOLIDAY
DISPLAY. We might almost say
that the "Ends of the Earth"
have been drawn upon to make
our Holiday Stock the largest of
its character that has ever been
prepared for this corner of the
Commonwealth. Products from
the Art centres of civilization
are here, and the half-civllized
Oriental countries, ,send greetings
through products rich in barbaric
sple1dor. It's SO vast a collection
that its almost impossible to give
a clear idea OF it as whole. But
you will see it, when in town on
Christmas shopping bent. And
consider this your invitation.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-01
THE
BROADWAY

Our elegant line of Decorated
China and Glassware offers great
opportunities in the way of
beautiful and inexpensive holi-
day presents. Fine China is al
ways appreciated, and our line
was never so extensive, or prices
so low. as at the present time
This week we display a large,
new line of popular items in
Imported China, at the uniform
price of Ioc. each. Call to see
them.
Sugar and Cream Sets, 10 to
soc. each.
Teapot, Sugar and Cream
Sets, IS to 75c. each.
Plates, 5, 10, I9, 25c. to $I.25
each.
Pitchers, Ioc. to SI.oo each.
Salad bowls, 25c. to $I.75
each.
Cracker jars, soc. to SIPS
each.
Chocolate pots, 50, IS, csc.
each.
Tooth-pick holders, 5, 10, 25c.
each.
Match stands, 5, 10, 25c. each,
Pin trays, 10, IS, 25c. each.
Mustard pots, 10, IS, 35c. each.
Cups and Saucers, SC. Ioc., to
$I.oo each.
After dinner coffees, 10 to 25c
each.
Jumbo cups and saucers, 25c
each.
Bohemian Glass Water Sets,
$I.oo to $I.75 set.
Crystal Wine Sets, Decanter,
Tray and six glasses, soc. set.
Terra Gotta Umbrella Stands,
$I.35 each.
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W. O. T. q. NOTES.

White-ribboners will please rem
ember that Mrs. Anna NJ. Hammer
will explain Scientific Temperance
Instruction in regard to the effects
Of alcohol and narcotics upon the
human system. Our State law, as
penalty, etc. This law was passed
through the instrumentality of the
Woman's Christian Temperance
Union.
+ There are only three states with
out this law. We ought fully to
understand the law and do all we
can to encourage its enforcement.
Mrs. Hammer speaks Thursday
morning and afternoon, also Friday
moning. The program for Mr.. ].
c. Halls meetings as follows:
Dec. 5th, Signs of Promise.
{. 9th, ...... Finished Products.
d" 9TH, Tariff on Boys.
" Sth, The Reason Why.
" 9th, How to Measure a Man.
/" 10th, ... Who takes the conse-
quences?
Sabbath, p. M. nth, A man with
strong backbone.
Sabbath evening nth, Home sweet
Home.
Meetings will be held in the vari-
Gus churches, notices later i'll the
Daily.
We trust the Christian people of
Bloomsbury will pray Gods bless
ing upon these efforts, that some
wanderers may be reclaimed and
saved and the Temperance senti-
ment greatly strengthened.
Regular meeting of the w. c. 7.
U. at 2:3o instead of 3 o'clock next
Tuesday at the room. Y. w. c. 7.
U. meets every Monday evening.
The Loyal Temperance Legion
every Saturday at 3 o'clock. Cos
pei Temperance Meeting every Sab
bath at 3 o'clock. PRESS. SUPT.
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There seems 10 be an enormous de-
mand for buckwheat this season, and
it was fortunate that the crop through
out this section was considerable above
the average of former years. The price
has steadily risen until it has reached
As cents per bushel here, and will
probably go to SO cents within another
week. Jasper Lewis, of this place, who
is acting as purchasing agent for Mr..
James Reichard of Bloomsburg, has
shipped over 1900 bushels within the
past twelve days, and has orders to
continue purchasing all that can be
procured in this section. -Benton Ar-
gus.
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WHAT SHALL WE DO.

A serious and dangerous disease
prevails in this country, dangerous be-
cause SO deceptive. 1t comes on so
slowly vet surely that it is often firmly
seated before we are aware of it.
The name of this disease which may
be divided into three distinct stages is,
First Kidney trouble, indicated by pain
in the back, rheumatism. lumbago, fire.
quent desire to urlnate, often with a
burning sensation, the flow of urine
being copious or scant with strong
odor.
If allowed to advance, this reaches the
Second stage, or Bladder trouble, with
heavy pain in the abdomen low down
between the navel and the water pass.
age. increasing desire to urinate, with
scalding sensation in passing, small
quantities being passed with difficulty,
sometimes, necessary to draw it with
instruments. If uric acid or gravel has
formed, it will prove dangerous if ne
elected.
The Third stage is Bright's Disease.
There is comfort in knowing that
DR.. Kimer, the great kidney and blad
der specialist, has discovered Remedy
famous for its marvellous cures of the
most distressing cases and known as
Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root.
1t is sold by all druggists.
AS a proof of the wonderful virtues
of this wonderful discovery, Swamp
Root, a samp'e bottle and book Of val
liable information will be sent absolute,
ly free by mail on application to Or.
Kilmer & Co, Binghamton, N. Y.
When writing kindly mention that you
read this liberal offer in THE
COLUMBIAN.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-01

Wilbur Faust has learned a lesson
he will probably not forget very
soon. Saturday he unhitched the
horse from the delivery wagon in front
of Geo. B. Jacobs confectionery store,
and grabbing handful of hay from a
wagon that stood near, held 1t out in
tantalizing manner in front OF the
horse and walked into the store The
animal, anxious to get a bite of the
whist of dried grass, followed him
through the narrow door. But right
here the joke ended. The horse
became frightened, and jumping about
on the tables and show cases, broke
them in pieces. The beast was finally
caught and led out of the building but
not until it had pushed one of the
plate glass panels of the door out. 1t
was an expensive experiment, and
we venture the assertion, that it will
be some time before Wilbur coaxes
another horse in the store.
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A pretty wedding took place in
St. Matthews Lutheran church last
Wednesday afternoon, when A. R.
Teitsworth and Miss Maize Kunkle
were made man and wife. The
words which made the two young
people partners for life were said by
the pastor Rev. McLinn, in the
presence of large number of guests.
A reception at the home of the
brides father on Fifth and Catharine
streets followed the ceremony, after
which the couple left on the D. L.
& w. train for thei. new home at
Bridgeport, Conn. The groom
formerly resided in this town.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-01
AMATEUREs AT REPAIRING CLOCKS
A Mans Experience with an EiEht-day
Ttmekeeper.

Mans Experience with an EiEht-day
Ttmekeeper.
"Watch repairers have a horror Of
touching n clock that has been tinker
ed by amateurs" explained a watch
repairer to Star reporter, land they
they can do SO, for the loss of one of
the smallest parts means considerable
work to reproduce 1t. and much more
work than the general customer ex-
poets or wants to pay for. They try
to get rid of such a job when they
can, for in nine cases out of ten the
result is not entirely satisfactory. Peo-
pie who have a good clock, unless they
know something about the way clocks
are made and how they should be TAX
en- apart, will do the wise thing to let
it alone when it gets out of order En-
perimenting with 1t often means the
ruin of the clock. 1t is absolutely dam
gerous to try to unwind main spring,
as men have discovered for them
selves, unless the proper tools are
handy. Now a clock repairer has a
contrivance known as a spring con-
troller, which grasps the spring and
holds it while being taken out or be-
ing put into the clock, so that there Is
no danger. The spring for an eight
day clock is often two yards long, and
VIXEN suddenly let free 1t flies out with
nearly the force of charge of shot
from gun. Some time ago an officer
Of the signal corps thought he would
tinker his clock. He did tinker 1t,
ana in taking out the main spring 1t
got away from him. In its flight it
took off Il So lamp from parlor table
and crashed in the glass of $50 man
tel mirror, besides doing other DAM
age. The $4 clock cost him in damage
exactly $2o besides cutting his hand
seriously" y."-Washington Star.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-01

The Bloomsbury Land Improve
ment Company stockholders held
their annual meeting on Monday and
reelected all the old officers and di-
rectors. They are as follows: Presi.
dent, B. F. Sharpless Secretary, N.
U. Funk Treasurer, C. H. Camp
bell. The directors are J. L. Dillon,
A. G. Briggs, J. L. Moyer, o. w.
Cherrington, DIR. H. w. McReynolds,
B. F. Sharpless, and N. U. Funk.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-01

A CTIyE SOLICITORS WANTED EVERY
~ WHERE, for "The Story OF the Philippines'
by Murat Halstead, commissioned by the Gov
ernment as 0fficial Historian to the War Depart
mont. The book was written In army camps at
san Francisco. on the Pacific with General Mer-
ritt, in the hospital at Honolulu,in Hong Kong,
in the American trenches at Manila, In the in
surgent camps with Aguinaldo on the deck of
the Olympia with Dewey, and the roar OF battle
at the fall OF Manila. Bonanza for agents.. Brim-
ful OF original pictures taken by government
photographers on the spot Large book. Low
prices Big profits Freight paid. Credit given.
Drop all trashy unofficial war books. Outnt
free Address, F. T. Barber, Sec'y., star Insur-
ance Bldg, Chicago. iO-27-l6t
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G. E. Grimes, Harness dealer at
Light Street wishes to announce to
the public that he is again doing
business in the store room, one door
below the old stand. He has an
entirely new stock of Harness, Col
lars, Robes, Blankets, Whips, etc.
The patronage of all is respectfully
solicited. 12-I-At.
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JONAS LONGS SONS
weekly CHATS.
WILKEs-BARRE. Pa,
Thursday, Dec. Ist, ISo8.!
This is a..
Progressive Store

All the Year Round You'll find
[ the Best Store to do Your Trad
ng at, but at the Holiday Time II
caches its High Tide. The Displays
ir0W Extra Attractive; every
Department does its best TO bring
lere the Newest, the Choicest and
Host Attractive Goods Suitable for
Holiday Gifts.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-01

While cleaning his gun on
Thanksgiving day to take a hunt
Bruce Richie, of Waller, accident
ly discharged the weapon, the con-
tents taking effect in his left foot.
He is about nineteen years of age,
and for some time past has been
working at Forks.
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Printers Machinery for Sale.

Any printer in need of any of the
following, will do we'll to correspond
with us. We have for sale, in good
condition, Carleton, Caps & Co.. 4,
Stereotype outfit complete; Her
cules Stapling Machine, a small
Washington hand press. Address.
THE COLUMBIAN,
IF Bloomsbury, Pa.
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MARRIED..

REDDICK-LEvAN. On Thanks.
giving day, November "a, 1898, by
VIM. B Snyder, ]. p, at his office,
Locust Twp, this county, Mr.. VIM. !.
Reddick, of Aristes. to Miss Harriet
A. Levan, of Newlin, both OF this
county.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-01

The foot ball game on Thanksgiving
between Wyoming Seminary and Nor
NAL did not take place, owing to the
snow which covered the ground and
made play almost impossible.
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IN OUR HOLIDAY
DEPARTMENT, ION Main Floor.)

There's gathering here of use
ul and ornamental articles that is
more extensive in variety than any
similar showing for years-Albums
Frames, Fancy Toilet Articles,
Fine Art Novelties and Sterling
Silver Novelties.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-01

ANOTHER such "victory" as that
claimed by the Republicans at the re-
cent election would play havoc with
the prospects of that party. In Penn
sylvania the Democrats cut down the
Republican plurality over one-half,
gained seven congressman, and elected
81 members to the legislature. Adding
the states of New York, Massachusetts,
New Jersey and Maryland, they gained
twenty six seats in congress. In New
York they cut Republican plurality
268.ooo down to 20, 900; in New Jersey
from 81. 900 to 5000; in Massa sachusetts
from $4,000 to $4,000. Minnesota
elected Lind, Democrat, by 10000
plurality, the second Democratic gov
ernor in that state in forty years. The
Republican majority in congress is cut
down to dangerously narrow margin.
Last, and not least, the Pennsylvania
legislature will stand 155 to 90 against
Quay.-E1.
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DUR BOOK Department.
ION Main Floor.)

Ours is the Largest and Best
Book Store in this ciy. Our en-
arged quarters has enabled us to
enlarge our lines. Here you'll
ind: Books sacred and Books
secular; Books of science, art
iction and poetry; Books for
children and books for adults in
.very variety and form of binding.
Dur catalogue will interest you, its
rec for the asking. Here are
ew specials:
The Alpine Edition, at per vol
lme, 25c. contained in this edition
Are volumes of Fiction, Essays,
Science, Art, Philosophy and His
:ory, printed in clear type, super
or grade of paper, and bound in
Bedford Corded Silk Cloth.
The Famous Heuty Book for
Boys-Its author, Mr.. Henty, is
he King of Story Tellers. The
episodes are graphic and interest
ng in all of them, the tendency
being to formulate characters that
are honorable, manly and heroic;
our price is per copy, 39c.
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DUR GREAT TOY STORE,
ION the Fourth Floor)

For months we have been pre-
barring for this great department
The result is that never has there
been quartered under any single
oof in Pennsylvania such gather
ng of Kriss Kingle goods.
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LICENSE BLANKS.

Hotel, Restaurant, Wholesale,
Distiliers, and Bottlers License
blanks for sale at the COLUMBIAN
Office. 10 cents each or 3 for IS
cents. If
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Y. M. O. a. CONVENTION.

The Annual District Convention of
the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton convened in the Presbyterian
church, Friday afternoon at three
O'clock The convention was opened
by devotional exercises conducted by
e. W. Harvey, of Bucknell University,
after which came the organization.
Prof. c. H. Albert was chosen chair
man, and G.. w. Alexander, of Buck
nell University, secretary. Prof A.
K. Aldinger read an interesting paper
on bible study" after which the con-
vention adjourned.
AT $50 the delegates were ban
quoted in the church parlors by the
Ladies Auxiliary, of town. At the
conclusion of the banquet Rev. ].
d. Smith delivered the address of
welcome which was responded to by
S. M. Bard, of Harrisburg, State
Secretary.
The evening session was occupied
by a praise service and all able ad-
dress on The Power of Consecrat-
ed Life" by DR.. Dayton Roberts of
Williamsport.
The Sunday sessions were held in
the Methodist church. The con-
vention closed with the services in
the evening. The rendition of sev-
eral selections from the cantata
"David the Shepherd Boy" under
the direction of F. N. Turner, was
an ENJOYABLE part Of the program.
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Philo Reunion.

The Philo Reunion, held last
Thursday evening, was a very
pleasant affair. The meeting in the
auditorium was opened by a well
played selection by the Normal Or
chestra. President Moore made a
brief address of welcome, and intro
duced the entertainer Prof. Ford oi
Baltimore, who for nearly two hours
kept the audience in good humor.
AT the close of the entertainment,
all were invited to the gymnasium
where an informal reception was
held. The room was beautifully
decorated and handsomely furnish
ed for the occasion. 1t was alto
gether a very successful affair.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-01

HOODS PILLS cure Liver Ills, Bill
lousness, Indigestion, headache.
Easy to take, easy to operate. 25c.
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THE COLUMBIAN.
BLOOMSBURG, PA.
For Sale.

A good sewing machine, 6 draw,
ers, Price only $500. Address,
THE COLUMBIAN,
IF Bloomsbury, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-01

The returns of the soldier vote
were received and counted at
Wilkesbarre on Monday, says the
Hazleton Standard. But the total
soldiers vote amounted to one, the
single voter being George A. Knecht
of the Third ward, Wilkesbarre,
who was a member of the Fourth
Regiment stationed at Allentown,
ready to be mustered out at the time
of election. Prothorotary Paul
Dash stated that it will cost nearly
SIoo to Luzerne county to count
this single vote. The board of six
teen clerks were brought together
for this work and each will receive
S. day. Then the expressage on
on the books, etc., will foot up the
balance.
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LADIES' JACKETS,

You'll find more Jacket Style
here than would be possible at any
other store. Variety is largest and
prices lowest-Special this week:
Ladies Black Kersey Jackets,
lined throughout, made with
Latest Style Box Front, Strap
Seams and a pearl buttons, regular
value, $3.50, this week, SIo.9S.
Children's Refers, in Blue and
Brown Mixtures, nicely trimmed
with Braid, made with Top Coat
Collars, sizes 6 to IL years, S2.98.
Ladies' Waists of Plain Wool
Cloth, trimmed in braid, with
detachable stock collar, o8c.
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A Word About
Dress Goods.

It's dlstinctively word about
prices, The qualities will speak
for themselves, and the styles are
settled in advance by the fact
that they are admitted here.
AT soc the yard-All wool Plaid
Camels Hair Sacking 3Sin. wide.
At soc the yard-All wool Plaid
Poplins, sc in. wide.
AT 49c the yard-All wool
Coverets IN two-tone mixtures,
Sc in. wide.
At 98c the yard-All wool Black
Crepons, rough finished, As inches
wide three patterns.
AT $I.I5 the yard-Very fine
quality all wool covert cloth, As
in. wide, Brown, Grey and Green
Mixtures.
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HAN DKERCHIEFS,

Who knows of more suitable
and more useful gift than Hand
serchiefs. If you buy them by
the dozen or singly, you'll find this
store the Best Place to suit your
wants.
Ladies' Hemstitched Embroid-
cred, Colored Border and Initial
Handkerchiefs, at each, SC.
Ladies Pure Linen Hemstitched
HandkercViefs, at each, Ioc.
Gents Pure Linen Handker-
chiefs, hemstitched, exceptional
value, at each, I2Hc.
Ladies Swiss Embroidered
Handkerchiefs at 1oc., I2Hc.,
Ioc., 25c.
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GLOVES,

Why shouldn't we sell the Best
Dollar Kid Glove NADER We
should, and we do. We call it the
Chloris-comes in Colors and
Black with rows of stitching on
back and large pearl buttons at
wrist
Ladies Kid, Fleece-lined, Fur
Top Gloves in popular shades, at
Soc.
Boys Dog Skin, Fleece-lined
Gloves with Hem and Fur Tops,
at SOC, 75c. and SI.oo per pair.
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Gloves.

All the goodness, all the fit,
and all the style of most $3.50
gloves In Our Dollar Glove of
real kid. Either dress or Walking
style in all the wearable shades
of this fall. We've your size and
await the opportunity TO prove
the above to your satisfaction.
SAMPLES of anything cutable
at your demand.
ISAAC LONG,
73 and IS Public Square,
Wilkes Barre, Pa.