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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-11-22
By courtesy of the Little Chronicle, Chicago.

evil designs on Holland. And she was
expected to accept any one selected for
her by her ministers. So ever since
the little queen began to let her gowns
down and put her hair up. the wise
men of Holland have been hunting a
husband for her. They looked in
England, Sweden, Denmark and Greece
for suitable prince, but this one was
too young and that one too old, this
one was sick and that one had bad
habits, this one was too near throne
and that one too far away to be con.
sidered truly royal. The queen Of
England tried to help the puzzled
statesmen to choice by Offering an
assortment of her gre.ndsons. and the
emperor of Germany trotted out nep-
news and cousins innumerable since he
had no son who was old enough except
the crown prince.
But Wilhelmina looked them all over
and then found a Prince Charming of
her own in the person of Duke Henry
of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. whom no
one else had thought of. He is young,
handsome, an athlete, of good habits
and the bluest, royal blood; poor, far
from a throne. and with no relations
who are likely to NEEDLE in Dutch
politics. The queen is pleased to have
had her little romance Just like other
girls. the people are pleased to see her
so happy, and the diplomats are
pleased to have so important a matter
settled. AS her husband, Duke Henry
will not be king. but will be called
prince consort. which was the title of
the husband of Queen Victoria. He
will have little to do but enjoy him.
self and keep on his good behavior.
And as he is said to greatly like dane
ing and riding and hunting and to have
little personal ambition this will prob
ably suit him very well.-Little Chron-
icle, Chicago.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-11-22

secured should be accorded as much
weight as any published list they may
find. The list we here offer is a small
one, but it is perhaps as large as it is
safe to recommend for general plant
ing. 1t is based largely on the lists
that have been published from time 10
time by the Wisconsin State Horticul-
tural Society.
Apples-For summer, Tetofski; for
late summer and early fall, Oldenburgh
more commonly called Duchess in
wisconsin,; for late fall, McMahan,
Fameuse or Snow; for early winter
Wealthy; for late winter, Northwest
ern Greening.
Pears-Flemish Beauty.
Plums-Native-De Soto, Forest
Garden, Ocheeda, Wyant, Quaker.
European-Lombard. Japanese-Abun-
dance.
Cherries-Early Richmond, Kentish.
Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment
Station,
Madison, Nov. 10.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-11-22
Dogs of War.

Dogs play a not unimportant part in
the military system of Germany. The
idea originated in the fertile brain OF
Her Won Donat, who is a military in
structor of no small repute in the
Fatherland. He suggested the en-
ployment of suitable breeds of dogs as
couriers, sentries' companions, am
bulance searchers. and ammunition
carriers. AS an ambulance searcher
the st. Bernard is probably the fittest
animal. He will find a wounded man
in the darkest night, and stay by him
with a few necessary comforts until
his deep-toned bay is successful in
bringing relief to the sufferer, very
much as his splendid breed have done
for countless years in the high Alps.
For sentry work the pointer is unsur-
passed. He will give immediate warn
ing Of an approaching stranger, with
out once opening his mouth. and. for
this reason. is invaluable to outposts
upon night duty. Collies, by reason Of
their strength and intelligence, have
been found excellent mediums for the
speedy supply of ammunition to the
firing line; whilst, as messengers, they
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-11-22

1t seems only few years ago that a
little girl named Wilhelmina with two
blonde braids down her back, and two
big tears in her blue eyes. used to look
from the windows of the royal palace
at The Hague and wish she had not
been born to be a queen, for then she
could have gone down and joined in
the skating frolics on the canal.
And now, just because she is queen
and often has to put up with what
other people think she ought to have,
although she is tall. proud beautiful
young woman who rules over millions
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-11-22
HOW kWANG HSU LOOKS.
Emperor Holds Audiences from Mid.
night Till Dawn.

Hl9Ht y w lawn.
"The Chinese emperor" says Prof.
l. 7. Headland in Ainslees, lis now
about thirty years of age. he is under
the medium height, sallow, and appar.
emily of weak constitution He has
received good training in Chinese and
in Manchu. He knows some English.
He has wife, dozen concubines. and
no children. He is unable to control
his explosive temper It is doubtful
whether he can exert a rule of author
ity over others. He has a kind of fem
mime energy to push ahead, but lacks
clear vision of surrounding conditions.
His reform edicts are unique in the
history of the empire. It is impossible
to say, however, what part of them is
due to him and what part to Kang Yu-
Wei, the greatest leader of the reform
party.
The Emperor as Is customary in
China, transacts all state affairs be-
tween twelve at midnight and the rise
of the sun. Some sharp tongue has
said that the Chinese love darkness
because their deeds are evil. What is
good, however. is done at the same
time. It is during these hours which
are all published in the Pekin Gazette.
Two officials shadow the emperor with
out ceasing. These are the imperial
rec, rders. They note and transcribe
his every act. his every word. Their
memoranda are not opened until the
history Of the dynasty is written. long
after the rotting bones of Kwang Hsu
have become sacred beside those of
his ancestors"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-11-22

There has been dicovered at Dunga,
In east Africa, according to the British
consul at ZANZIBAR. a new variety OF
gutta percha. II is derived from a
tree, which. when tapped. exudes a
white fluid capable of being coagulated
in boiling water into a substance close
ly resembling ordinary gutta percha.
Experts think 1t suitable for some pur-
poses for which gutta percha is at pres
ent utilized and believe that it will be-
come marketable article. It is said
to abound in Zanzibar and will be
cheap.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-11-22

afford but small target to sharp
shooter A fiercer breed of hounds has
been specially trained to act against
cyclists ever since the French army
began to pay so much attention to
military cycling. These dogs are sys-
Dramatically fought to drag dummies
dressed as Frenchmen from moving
machines, and, by reason of their
strength and savage disposition, would
form no despicable foe in warfare.
London Mail.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-11-22

When Floradora, the new English
musical comedy is produced in this
country an American born girl, who
has never been seen on the stage, will
play one of the principal parts. She is
Miss May Edouin, daughter of Willie
Edouin and the late Alice Anterior.
who spent many years in England.
Willie Edouin is also coming over with
the piece.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-11-22

Foxy CUTLER, the comic opera by
Reginald De Koven and Harry b.
Smith. in which Jerome Sykes exploits
the character created by him in The
Highwaynan, was brought out In New
York and is said to contain pleasing
music and diyerting foolery.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-11-22
HAPPIEsT CLASS.

Those That Enjoy Life Most Have
Neither Riches nor Proverty.
In writing Of "The Happiest Glass Of
People" in the Womans Home Com
panion John Gilmer Speed arrives at
the following conclusion: 81 have told
you who are the unhappiest men, ana
now it is my pleasant duty to speak of
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-11-22

of people who love her, she had hard
time getting the young man she want
ed to marry. She understood that she
could marry only prince, only Pro-
testant prince, and not a German
prince, for Germany is believed to have
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-11-22
Prices.

To inform our farmers as to the
prices at which they may secure fruit
trees, we have sent circular letter to
the principal nurserymen of Wiscon-
sin, asking for the prices at which they
would agree to ship good trees of the
apple, pear, plum and cherry, two and
three years old, for cash. The replies
show that good three-year apple
trees may be had at Is to SO 1-3 cents
each, pear trees at 80 to SO cents, plum
and cherry trees at 25 to so cents each.
We do not feel justified in publishing
the names of our nurserymen but
list of Wisconsin nurserymen may be
obtained of the secretary of the Wis
oonsin State horticultural Society. J.
l.. Herbst of Sparta.
The trees had generally better be
ordered during the winter or before
the season opens in spring. The
nurseryman' stock will then be larger,
and less difficulty will he had in
securing what is desired.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-11-22
Varieties to Plant.

1t would be impossible to name
list of varieties that would be best
adapted to all parts of our great state.
All who propose to plant fruit trees
should inquire as to the varieties that
are proving most successful in their
own vicinity, and the testimony thus
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-11-22

pecially of the apple and pear. Lime
in the soil is also considered essential
by most writer's, especially for the ap-
pie. Some of the native plums do well
on light, and even sandy soil. If the
soil of the farm is all sandy, apples
should be limited to the crabs. Soil in
moderate state of fertility is general
ly to be preferred.
Trees.
Trees have too often been purchased
of travelling agents coming, in MANY
cases from other states, who knew
little about our conditions and who
recommended the varieties that they
CHANGED to have or that they thought
they could sell, regardless of the in
terests of the buyer. They have
commonly charged from double to
quadruple the price for their poorly
adapted stock that trees of hardy
varieties might have been obtained for
of reliable nurserymen in our own
state.
They have often used tricks of the
trade to induce farmers to buy, and.
naturally enough, the results have
been unsatisfactory. 1t would be I'M
safe to say that tree agents are never
reliable. Some of our own nursery
men are their own travelling statesmen
and such caI almost always be de-
pended upon. But it is quite safe to
say that the average itinerant tree
agent is too often unreliable to merit
the farmers confidence. The best
place to buy fruit trees is undoubtedly
direct from the nurseryman. BY so
doing the purchaser usually secures
his trees at a much lower price, is
more certain that they are true to
name, and if the nurseryman is of our
own state, or from the northwest. his
stock is usually well adapted and he
can give excellent advice as to
varieties. The best way of all is for
the farmer to drive to local nursery
with his team and wagon, and select
the trees from the nursery rows him
self. Two-or-three-year-old trees are
usually preferable to older ones.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-11-22
Planting.

Land that has been cultivated a
year or two is generally preferable to
sod, though the latter may be used
with good results if proper care is
exercised in planting the trees. Plow
the ground well before planting in all
cases. The trees are preferably plant
ed in straight rows both ways. Apple
trees should not be set nearer than 80
feet apart,-35 is probably better.
Pear, plum and cherry trees may be
planted 25 feet apart. Dig the holes
abundantly large and deep to accom-
modate all of the roots. The latter
should be cut back at the ends 10
sound wood, and dipped in water or a
mixture of water and soil to promote
/ prompt root action. The top should
be cut back in proportion to the
amount of root the tree has. That is.
if the tree has plenty of roots and not
many branches the top may be left IN
cut or cut only slightly, but if, as is
usually the case, the roots have been
mostly cut off in taking up the tree,
the top should be cut back rather
severely. Care should be taken to cut
back the top so as to leave it well
balanced.
Throw loose surface soil into the
hole until the tree will stand about an
inch deeper than it grew in the
nursery. Place the tree, holding it up
right and in line, and throw in surface
soil, working it well among the roots
with the hands. If the soil is rather
dry pour in three or four pals of water
after the roots are covered with soil
and let it soak away until the next day
before filling the hole. Then fill
the hole level full, and unless it is
very early in spring, mulch the soil
about the tree for distance OF two or
more feet in all directions with coarse
manure, clean straw. marsh hay or
leaves. If the planting is done so
early that the soil is still cold. the
mulching may be deferred until the
grass begins to start freely, but except
in very wet springs it should always
be put on before warm weather. The
ground should be cultivated about the
trees during the first half of the sea-
son each year: in the latter half it is
better to SOW some crop on it, as
clover, peas, oats, rye or buckwheat.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-11-22
Soil.

A soil containing considerable clay
is commonly best for fruit trees, es-
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-06-07
McKinley's Latest Portrait.
A Spledid Autograph Picture OF the Presi-
dent Free TO Everybody.

A short time ago President Nc
Kinley sat for photograph, which he
has pronounced the best ever secured.
A copy of this portrait, in colors, with
facsimile of the Presidents signature,
on each picture, will be given free with
every copy of the great "Philadelphia
Sunday Press" next Sunday June Io).
1t is a souvenir everyone is certain to
prize, both because of its merit as a
work of art and its timeliness, in view
of the fact that Mckinley is certain to
be renomlnated at the National Con-
vention week after next. The size of
the picture is ID by 20 inches, and
every one will be perfect. The de-
mand will be great; hence it will be
well to order next Sundays "Press'
early.
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Sheriff w. w. Black witnessed |

Sheriff W. w. Black witnessed
the execution of William Hummel,
the quadruple murderer, at the
Williamsport Jail Tuesday. He
said the condemned man walked
firmly to the gallows, made short
speech, in which he expressed a
hope of meeting his friends here
after. He bade all good bye, the
black cap was adjusted, the trap
was sprung and fourteen minutes
later he was pronounced dead.
Contrary to expectations the body
was not delivered to the Williams
port theatrical manager who had
contracted with Hummel to exhibit
it throughout the country. Promi-
nent citizens of Williamsport had
arranged for all indignation meet
ing if Manager Bubb had insisted
upon his claims for the body.
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FROM EAST BENTON.

The corner stone of the new St.
James Reformed church, at Van
Camp, was laid last Sunday. This is
point in Rev. Houtz's charge. The
occasion was witnessed by an immense
throng of people. A collection was
lifted which aggregated forty-hve dol
lars. Rev. DR.. John ID. Thomas, of
Bloomsburg preached very profound
and most impressive sermon for the
occasion. He pointed out that God
reciprocates every effort of man in pro-
portion that his efforts are in earnest
determination in the advancement of
Gods Kingdom among men. The
most selfish man is the one in any
community who has never met with
reverses, but has always continuously
prospered. The efforts of the St.
James people in the new church en-
terprise has thus far been a success
We were visited by copious rain
storm last Saturday evening which re-
freshed vegetation. The rain did not
reach over mile south of us, and
from that point to Jamestown it barely
rained enough to lay the dust.
Considerable interest is manifested
in the primaries regarding the various
candidates, especially for those of
representatives
1t has been very dry season in our
valley thus far, grass and grain being
the principal sufferers. Corn and oats
will fare better later on.
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From Asylum to Grave,
Discharged From Asylum as Cured. Killed
on His Way Home.

Theodore r. Sta,ey, a prominent
merchant of Pittston, fell off the Black
Diamond express at Sugar Notch tast
Thursday afternoon and was instantly
killed, He was discharged from Dan
vile that morning, being pronounced
cured Of insanity, and went to Phila-
delphia on business. There he took
the Black Diamond express, due in
Wilkesbarre at 4:32, and soon after it
left the mountain grade at Sugar Notch
he fell from the rear of the train. No
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-06-07
J. -. ROES.
BLOOMSBURY, PA.
THE COLUMBIAN.
BLOOMSBURY. PA.
SALES.

SATURDAY, JUNE 23d, 19oo.-
H. II. Grotz, executor Of the es-
tate of Ezekiel Cole, late of Sugar
loaf Twp, deceased, will sell, at
public sale, on the premises, a
piece of land, situate in Benton
Twp, containing 7 acres and IFS
perches. Sale to commence at I
O'Clock in the afternoon.
SATURDAY, JUNE 10Th, I9oo.-
Sarah M. Snyder, executrix of VIM.
II. Snyder, deceased, will sell, at
public sale, house and lot, situate
on the corner of Fourth and Catha-
rine streets, Bloomsbury. Sale to
commence at 10 a. M.
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one saw him tall.

The body was found soon afterward
by some miners and the Coroner noti-
fed. Death had evidently been in
stantaneous and the mans neck was
broken. He started in the jewelry
business at pittston in 1872, and
about year ago had serious business
reverses, and his mind became affect
ed. He was sent to Danvllle and
steadily improved, until Thursday
morning he was discharged.
Mrs. Staley was with her husband
in the rear Of the car shortly before
the accident occurred. She says she
went for a drink of water, leaving her
husband on the observation platform,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-06-07
For Rent.

Two of the best rooms for offices
in the town, second floor front Co
LUMBIAN building. Will be rented
together or separately. Water, steam
heat, electric light, and all modern
convenlences. Terms low. Inquire
of Geo. f. Elwell. If
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-06-07

The twelfth annual reunion of
the Hess family will be held at
Rupert Grove, Thursday, June "a.
An excellent program has been pre-
pared and will be rendered after
the refreshments. All members of
the family are invited to attend.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-06-07
Montour Democracy,

The Montour County Democratic
Convention met at Danville on Mon
day and made the following nomna-
tions: For legislature, w. Kase West;
for register and recorder, William l..
Slider; for jury commissioner. Charles
M. Kim; for sheriff, Michael Breck-
bill; for associate judge, F. G.. Blee.
J. ID. Howery and Harry Blllmeyer
were chosen delegates to the State
convention and l.. t. Chestnut county
chairman.
The following resolutions were un-
animouslv adopted:
"We, the representatives of the
Democratic party of Montour county,
in Convention assembled, believing
the greatest good to the greatest num-
Der of our people can be secured only
by the success of the Democratic prin-
ciples, reaffirm our devotion and alleg-
lance there to. We commend and
endorse the wise leadership OF our
party in the State, which has SO great
ly Increased our representation in the
State legislature and congress and
pledge to it our hearty support.
We endorse and commend the
course OF our present member of Con-
gress, Hon. r. X. Polk, in his un-
swerving loyalty to the principles of
Democracy, and his untiring and eff
cient service in the interests of his
constituency.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-06-07
Jap ParasOls.

Made of Jap paper, and good
for decorating only-covering
that unsightly hole in the wall,
left by taking out stove pipes,
etc. Each, SC.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-06-07
A Generous Offer!

To persons who would like to
own a camera, but hesitate
about buying one because of
the fear that they could not op-
crate it correctly, or get salts
factory results,
WE MAKE THIS OFFER
We will load the camera and
assist the purchaser in expos
ing, developing and finishing
the picture, free of charge. Pur-
chasers will be given all the ad.
vantages of our experience in
making pictures for several
years. We are always ready to
help our customers at any time.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-06-07
The N.E.S.I.C

The New England Suburb
an Improvement Co. comes
stranger to the people of
Bloomsburg, though we'll
known in Easton, Nazareth,
Bangor, Pen Argyll and Slat-
ington. In these places every
advertised promise has been
faithfully kept, Here the
same thing will be done III
every particular.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-06-07

and when she returned he was miss
ing. She thought he had gone into
the smoking car, but when the train
reached Plttston, and he was not on
it, she notified the conductor. Soon
afterward she received telegram from
Wilkesbarre saying he had been kill
ed.
Mr.. Staley was son Of w. B. Staley
who was a resident of Bloomsburg for
many wears. Theodore was born here.
They moved to Pittston twenty years
or more ago.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-06-07

A new Pennsylvania Railroad
passenger depot at Sunbury is a
near future possibility.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-06-07
Porch Cushions.

Made of straw, and made by
the laps" Many people buy
them by the dozen, on account
of their cheapness and useful.
ness. &c each.
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Val. Lace.

12c doz. J in. wide, some
wider. Worth at least two times
I2c doz. yds. One penny a yd,
but by the dozen only. I2c for
a whole dozen.
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Notes..

You buy at public auction.
The Presents are free-don't cost a cent
They are for all-not those who buy.
In addition we give free to buyers
A gold watch to purchaser of first lot.
A lady's watch to first lady purchaser.
The easiest terms when necessary.
Money advanced to any purchaser to build
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-06-07
The Land.

The tract Of land which
we will offer to the home
seekers OF Bloomsbury, on
Saturday, June 9, lies on
West Sixth, Seventh and
Eighth streets, within a few
minutes walk Of the towns
chief manufacturing indus
tries. The above streets, and
those intersecting, are now be-
ing graded and water mains
laid.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-06-07
The Sale.

The sale will be at Public
Auction. Forty lots will be
offered, and every lot offered
will be sold without reserve
or limit. In buying at auc-
ton you buy at your own
prices. You and your neigh
bors fix the value of the land
you are to own. The terms
will be right. Note our
smaller ads. and see.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-06-07
The Presents.

In order to insure a large
attendance we will give away
to those who come-not to
those who buy-Ioo valuable
and useful presents. Every
man, woman and child, is en-
titled to participate, without
spending a cent. See them,
and get tickets, at the Com
pany's office, 4 doors west of
postoffice.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-06-07
Our Specials.

The presents, last men
toned, are not offered as any
inducement to buyers, as a
child has an equal chance
with its father.
sas To those who buy we
have this to offer To the
first purchaser, a gold watch
to the first lady purchaser,
lady's watch. This we do
to stimulate bidding.