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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-28
An echo from West Point.

The following brief description OF
barrack life at West Point in "Captain
Kings" day is taken from his College
Tale in the March Ne70 LipbineoH
He says; "Tae entire battalion was
housed in great stone building, four
stories in height and pierced from
front to rear by Railways, with iron
srairs from the first to the fourth floor.
There were four lIving-rooms to floor,
sixteen to each division and thirty-two
to each company, making one hundred
and twenty-eight occupied by the
battalion, which, in the early sixties,
was rarely two hundred and fifty
strong In the fall Of the year the
battalion paraded with full ranks, but
the Janusry examination was sure to
lop off rather more than one-tenth of
its membership. Only when the new
cadets began to arrive for the prelim-
mary examination in June were more
than two cadets compelled 10 live in
one room, and there were several
instances of cadets living alone"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-28

The Comptroller of the currency
has called upon all National Banks
for a report of their condition at the
close of business ON the 5th instant.
We publish in another column the
report of the Bloomsbury National
Bank. This institution which has
been in business only eighteen
months, makes a remarkably fine
showing for that short space of time
and has fairly earned its growing
popularity.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-28
Mr.. L. D. Henrie, son of A. B.

Mr.. L. D. Henrie, son of A. B
Henrie, of Light Street, Columbia
county, Pa, graduated at the
Schissler College of Business on
February 18th, 1901, and is now
employed as book-keeper with The
Logan Manufacturing Co., of PhG-
nixville, Chester Co., Pa.
Mr.. Henrie having completed the
commercial course in satisfactory
manner is very highly recommend
ed by the college and they predict
for him successful career, feeling
confident he will prove himself
equal 10 any emergency.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-28

On account of the inaugural cere-
monies the Lackawanna Railroad
will sell excursion tickets to Washing
ton, ID. c., at one fare for round tripe
Tickets sold and good going, March
I, and 3rd. Good for return until
March Sth, inclusive, ,stopovers allowed
at Baltimore within limite. Special
low rates for excursions from Wash
ington to Old Point Comfort, Virginia
Beach and Luray.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-28

In the voting contest by School
Teachers of the state, for free
trip to the Pan-American Exposition
at Buffalo. conducted by the Phila-
delphia Times, Miss Kshinka, of
Berwick, stood first last Sunday.
Miss Mary Mines, of Espy. also
stands among the first. Miss Annie
Fox, of Bloomsbury, made late
start, but is now number eleven on
the list.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-28

Collar and cuff boxes, necktie
boxes, handkerchief boxes, necktie
books, jewel boxes, glove boxes,
cigar stands and cases, music rolls,
photo holders, card stands and
card cases, some of which are very
beautiful at Mercer's Drug and
Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-28

The 34th annual ball of the
Friendship Fire Company was well
attended last Friday night, and
everything passed off very pleas
antly. Breon's orchestra furnished
the music.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-28

Frank Bomboy has purchased
the meat market of John d. Beaver
at the lower end of Main Street,
and consolidated it with his old
stand at the corner of Main and
Jefferson Streets.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-28

Mrs. Susan Fairman, of Berwick
has bought the stock and fixtures
of the White House Restaurant
from P. B. 'Heddens, and will take
possession on March 9TH. Her son,
Thomas R. Fairman, former clerk
at the Exchange Hotel, will be the
manager.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-28

Senator Herring has removed his
law offices from the H. J. Clark
building to L. N Meyers building
over the post Office. He has a
handsome suit of rooms, two front
and one back room.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-28

Do you want some nice station
ery2 If so, call at this Office and see
our samples. We have typewriter
paper, bond papers and linens, in
blue, white and cream, with enve-
lopes to match. They are suitable
for lawyers, doctors, clergymel,
business men, and for everybody
who likes nice goods neatly printed
We also have a new line of type
specially adapted to this line of
work. Come in and see it, even if
you do not want to buy. No
trouble to show samples. That S
part Of our business. OF course we
have cheaper grades of goods that
are good too.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-28

The evening train north on the
I.ackawanna was delayed on We'd
nesday evening by coal train
wreck this side of Northumberland.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-28
FILLING PRESCRIPTIONS

FILLING PRESCRIPTIONS
is our most serious duty, and we give
il all the care and attention due its
importance.
Pure Drugs, skill and accuracy are
the three great requisites for the sue
cessful filling of the Doctors orders.
All drugs used by us are OF the high
est quality, fresh, and in perfect
condition. Our experience In COM
pounding extends over a long period
OF years, and we guarantee absolute
accuracy.
High quality does not mean high
price here.
w. 5. Rishtoo. ?h. u.
INT 3 ildinc. Pharmacist
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-28

We have a very nice line of small
photo frames, with prices reasonable
and many kinds at MERGERS Drug
& Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-28

There will be a meeting of the
Civic Club in the Y. M. c. A. par
lor, on Saturday afternoon, March
2, a, 3 o'clock. A meeting of the
Directors will be held at ago.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-28

The County Auditors finished
their work last Thursday. The
statement of the county finances
will be found in this issue.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-28

ABC blocks and A B c books
in both linen and paper from sc. to
25c. at Mercer's Drug & Book
Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-28

A new paper called the Ad0ofafe
has been started at Taylor. 1t is
published by the Sanders Printing
Co., of which J. S. Sanders is the
business manager.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-28

Under the auspices Of the Ladies'
Aid Society of the Union Church
of Orangeville, will be given, on
Saturday evening, March I'd, in the
Music Hall, an entertainment con-
sisting of the following interesting
features A drama, entitled "a
Drift" and laughing farce enti-
tied "The Struggles Family" The
exercises will be interspersed with
good music. Admission, 10, IS
and 20 cents. Doors open at 1880
p. m, curtain rises at 8.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-28

The interior of j. +. Roys' Jew
elIy store, and the Columbian Of
fee have been newly papered and
painted.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-28

Large stock of Summit Ranges
now ready for the spring trade.
They are strictly up to-date and
are offered at special low prices. at
L. +. Whary's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-28

For SALE:-Three young mules,
suitable for farm purposes.
2-2I-4t G.. N. BAKER, Espy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-28

Bibles large and small and the
stock open for comparison at Mer-
GERS Drug & Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-28

B. F. Zarr, Esq, will move his
Office to the three rooms over Meyer
Bros. retail drug store, now occu-
pied by R. H. Ringler, Esq, on
April Ist.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-28

Members of the Benevolent Order
of Elks can obtain address cards
with handsome designs at this Of
fee. tt
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-28

If you want drugs or patent medi-
cines of any kind go to Mercer S
Drug & Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-28

Chop dishes, salads, celery trays
and cake plates, in Elite China, at
L. L. Whary's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-28

The largest line ofjhvenile books
and prices right at Mercer's Drug
& Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-28

Games from S cents to $T.oo at
MERGERS Drug & Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-28

A nice line of Elite odd cups and
saucers at L. Z. Whary's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-28

The Danville Fire Department
will have parade Saturday night.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-28

Lamps from rs cents to $500 at
Mercer's Drug & Book StLre.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-28

Judge Little held Argument
Court in Danville on Monday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-28

TO'CURE COI,DIN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money If II fails TO cure
X. W. Groves signature Is on each box. 25c.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-28

Legal advertisements on page 7.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-28
E COLUMBIAN.
BLOOMSBURG, FA.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY as, 1901.

Battered dtthe Post once at Bloomsbury, Pa
o. sec0nd class mater, March I, lsSs.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-03
CANNOT DO IT.
Redmond Says That Irish Cannot
 Maintain Their Representation.

Redmond Says That Irish Cannot
 Maintain Their Representation
 London, Sept 3.-John Redmond, NJ. E., speaking indWestport,i Ireland, took up the conservative challenge and characterized the policy ' of reducing Ireland's representation in parliament as hinted by MT Balfour and MT Chamberlain during the recent unionist demonstration at Blenheim palace ab- surd. He declared that the Irish peo- pie 'scan absolutely disregard such threats and rely upon the provisions of the act of union, which settles the ques- ton of representation" Dilating upon what he called ''the collapse of the parliamentary system during the re- cent session." he said it proved that with a little pressure the United Irish party could get anything they wanted. The conservative papers yesterday commented upon MT Redmond's speech as justifying the government in taking practical measures to mitigate the nuisance of Irish obstruction.''
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-03
WooDBURY,S BEE MAN.
Works by the Insects Days and Sleeps
 Near Them Nights.

Woodbury, Sept 3.--Western Connec- ticut can produce no more interesting individual than Henry Jeffrey, who IS well known all over the state, and who is now engaged in assisting his hive of educated bees in their task of con structing comb of honey, of huge di- mensions, for exhibition at the Pan- American exposition on which the state coat of arms will have been in- geniously worked by the bees in ques- tion. The process of construction is ill accordance with an original idea of Jeffrey's, and involves constant watch ing on his part to see that the busy workers carry out his instructions to the merest details. Jeffrey is remark ably well posted on everything that pertains to -bee culture; he is also well informed on horticultural matters, and
 is profound student of insect life
 His eccentricity lies in his habits of life. He loves his bees and is their in.
 separable companion. night and day
 His apiary is located in q secluded spot
 east of Main street. All day long he
 finds employment about his numerous
 hives, and when darkness settles dowT upon the earth he lays himself down il a hole, dug in the side of the sandy hil and sleeps the sleep of the contented
 And here he. stays, summer and winter except occasionally he responds tt some call to assist neighbor out oi some horticultural difficulty, always re turning to his "dug out' at night. H, disregards fashion and many of tn, l conyentionalities of ordinary human beings. and stranger might mistak, l him for wizard or seer of some pas age. In conversation he is fluent ant l exhibits marked degree of intelli
 gence. Many have tried to get the bes of him from time to time, but no on, ! remembers ever having succeeded.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-03
LABOR DAY IN WATERBURY,
Business Suspended For the Day-Pa
 rade of Labor Unions.

rade of Labor Unions.
 Waterbury was in holiday attire yesterday, the stores. most of the fac tories, the town and city governments, the different banking houses and the post office being closed and the streets thronged the greater portion of the day of large numbers of people who decided to spend the day about the center instead of attending any of the excursions or other entertainments, all of which attracted big crowds. It was Labor day and the manner in which it was observed in Waterbury showed beyond doubt that it is des- tined to become one of the most popu- lar holidays in the United States. The principal attraction about town was the parade of the labor unions, includ- ing somewhere in the neighborhood of 5OO men. representing the various trades in the city, and making up the most unique procession ever seen in the city. 1t rained all day Sunday and a portion of yesterday forenoon, but it cleared up before noon so that when the parade started and, during the re- mainder of the day, the weather was all. that could have been desired The program as published herein Saturday was carried out in most satisfactory manner and the committee in charge deserve credit for the excellent nam ner ill which all the details were at tended to. Some of the societies dis played floats which attracted good deal of attention and showed much in- ventive genius on the part of the de signers. J. E. Sandiford was marshal and was assisted by about forty aids, all mounted
 After the parade festivities were commenced at the Driving park, the initial number being a ball game be tween the barbers and painters. The fight lasted seven rounds and by that time. the barbers had whipped their op. | ponents by a score of to ?.
 During the afternoon addresses were made by Mayor E. G. Kflduff, Senator Kennedy, Representative Guilfoile and Collector Thoms. The different speak CTS were given an ovation as they ap peared before the assemblage and theil
 remarks elicfted tremendous applause The contest on the diamond between the carpenters and publishers resulted in victory for the former by a score of F to 4. Six innings were played
 The lineup was as follows: Carpen | ters-Frank Durham, D; James Ray, c I Wenzel Mraz, 1b; -Adolo Gordon 2b Edward Shepard, 3b; John Wilcox, ss John Adameke. cf; George McFet
 fridge, If; Walter Knobles, If. Buffer.
 and iPolishersA John Flanagan, D; J I Cummings c;'AI. Brick. 1b; John Do
 Ian, 2b; John Walsh. 3b; Timothy Car I mody, ss; James Madden, If; dichae
 Day, Of; F. Delowry, If.
 The picnic was kept up until mrd night, music for dancing being furnish
 ed by the American band and Professo I Mccormack prompting.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-03
BUILDING NOTES.

0. F. Goss has purchased several lots on Hillside avenue, Kellogg and Pine streets, and will probably i'm prove them.
 Chotzianoff Bros have been awarded the contract for a new three tenement holisn to be erected on Branch street It will beiof wood, 24x40 feet, with tin roof.
 g The Bronson Knibbs Go have an extensive contract for mason work in the residence of Mrs Mix on New Brit ain avenue, Pennington.
 Michael Sullivan of Bristol has been awarded the contract for new house to be erected in that place by James McRiordan. Joseph T. Smith of this city is the architect
 Work is progressing rapidly on the new eight tenement block which Chotzianoff Bros are building on Hill street. T. F. Butler has the plaster ing and Henry Weyand the plumbing and timing.
 The Barlow Bros Go are remodeling the plumbing system in the residence on Hillside avenue of Herbert Row land, and have just completed a large contract for lining tubs at the new rolling mill of the Scovill Manufactur- ing Co
 E. C.. Smith is framing the new resi- dence of NJ. s. Chipman on Chipman street. It will be of wood, about 25x40 feet.gwith shingled roof. The rooms will be we'll finished and pro- vided with hot air heat and every convenience. Edward Bergen & Sons will do the mason work.
 Contractors have figured plans for the proposed new block to be erected in Naugatuck by George l.. Lilley of this city. It will be two-story brick structure, trimmed with Indiana lime stone The building will have a front age of 103 feet, being 64 feet deep at one end and 25 feet at the other. Austin & Woodruff are renovating the Second Congregational church building at the corner of West Main street and Holmes avenue. They also have the painting of the new house
 which M. J Ashborn Ss Go are build ing on Silver. street for Michael Coss, house on Frederick street for J. F. Biitner and the addition to the Bunker Hill schoolhouse.
 G. A. Ketchen has been awarded the contract for the colonial residence to be erected at Highland park by Wal 1 ter NJ Ford O. T. Norton built The l foundations for the house, which will l be of wood. 32x37 feet. with shingled roof. It will be we'll finished in hard
 woods and provided with electric ! lights. hot air. heats. mantels, fire 1 places, etc. Joseph T. Smith is the l architect
 NJ. ]. Ashborn & Go have been awarded the contract for the proposed new residence to be erected on the | Watertown road by Daniel M. Rogers l The plans were drawn by Architect
 Joseph T. Smith and call for frame I house. provided with electric lights, hot air heat and every convenience. A
 frame stable, 1Sx52 feet, is also to be erected Bryan Bros are the masons. Contractors have figured plans for a I fine new residence to be erected at the l corner of Roseland and Euclid avenues 1 by S. L. Arthur. It will be a frame house about 36X40 feet, with shingled
 roof. The rooms will be finished in hard woods and will have electric lights hot water heat, mantels, fire places, art and plate glass, tiling. open l plumbing. etc. The cost will be in the neighborhood of $S.000 Plans by
 Architects Griggs x Hunt.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-03
MERCHANTS APPEAL.
Ask Murphy to Purge New York Po-
 lice Department

New York, Sept 3.-In an open letter addressed to Police Commissioner Mur- phy, the Merchants association of the city of New York calls his attention to the scandals being published in the press daily concerning the police de partment of the city, and more par ticularly as regards the effect of these disclosures upon the commercial inter- ests of New York city, and urges him to probe these matters to the bottom at once, and also the reports that offi- cers have transferred and otherwise punished for doing their duty are not groundless. The association will do all in it's power to protect policemen who may be perSecuted while engaged in the performance of their duty. The letter concludes:
 "This association spends hundreds Of thousands of dollars i'll keeping New York before the public of the United States as the nations greatest commercial center. The accounts of the scandals of the police department which are spread broadcast through out the country do no cn,i of harm by creating Ii prejudice against tho city n the minds of the country merchants. The existing evils ought 10 be rooted out. thereby removing the cause for scandal. There is no time ike tllc present for doing this. You, as tiia chief public servant connected with the police department of this great metropolis ought to remove every 0fti- cial under you whose action degraties the department and casts slur On the city"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-03
KNOWLEDGE oF NO AVAIL.
Expert Swimmer Belcher Dies With
 Thousands Watching.

New York, Sept 3.-George Belcher. of Brooklyn, well known as an expert and fancy swimmer. was drowned at Broad Channel Rockaway Beach, Sun- day. He was giving an exhibition Tn deep water of how swimmer could carry a person on his back and his daughter, Eva, IS years old, was the one he carried Hundreds of people, were intently watching the two when Belcher and his daughter began to fiounder in the water The crowd thought this was part of the exhibition and no one made a move to help until Belcher's wife, who was among the spectators began to scream that some thing must be wrong. Both sank. Finally man in the crowd rushed into inc water and after diving brought the girl to the surface She was revived, but when her fathers body was recoy-
 cred life was extinct. es
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-03
FIRE LAST NIGHT.
The Damage to Building Will Amount
 to About $1 900.


 Shortly after 8 o'clock last night the fire department was called to the cor ner of North Elm and Vine streets, where flames were fast eating their way through a building belonging to George Hartley. The fire started in a room occupied by couple of girls, who went out, leaving the lamp burn ing, and 1t is thought that it exploded or came in contact with something There are several people in the block, and all suffered more or less damage on account of water. The damage to the building is estimated at about $4OO and the total damage is about S1 900. The fire was discovered by Charles Skinner and wife, who has just .e- turned after spending the day out of town. They tried to subdue the flames, but found them too much for them. Then MT Skinner went out to send in an alarm, and during his absence his wife tainted and had to be carried 10 a place of safety.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-03

Josh Westafer of Loogootee, Ind, is a poor man, but he says he would not be without Chamberlain's Pain Balm if 1t cost $5 bottle. for it saved him from being a cripple. No external application is equal to this linament for stiff and swollen joints, contracted muscles. stiff neck, sprains and rheu- matic and muscular pains. It has also cured numerous cases of partial pa- ralysis. It is for sale by all druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-03
Prunel1a

> "A silky finished firm wool ma
 terial, made especially for
 waists, in a fine line of col
 ors, 30 inches wide, yard, O9c This cloth has many advantages over French flannel; it does not rough up in wearing
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-03
Tailoring Material

We have now on display fine line of fabrics for tailor gowns, both in the piece and by sample. The variety covers everything in the line of tai loring goods and nothing is missing that is fashionable this season. either in weave or color. We invite you to can and see the new goods.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-03
Fine Black Goods

A speciality with us has always been fine black and mourning goods. Among the goods shown for fall are a great many fancy weaves of small, neat designs, such as armure canvas, pebble and granite surfaces. We ask of you to simply some and look them over. We won't attempt description of them in print
 We have exceptionally strong lines of cheviots. serges. broadcloth and FenetIans assembled here for fall, both In black and all the leading colors, of which we are sure the value is the best to be had
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-03
TAX NOTICE.

On Septemper 4, 1901, I shall file tax liens and proceed to collect all taxes due and unpaid In the Town Plot district.
 By order of the district.
 PORTER l.. WOOD, Collector.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-24
The sneen. Wood Tree.

The remarkable sneeze wood tree Is a
native of Natal and other parts OF
South Africa. It's funny name was
given to It because one cannot saw 1t
without sneezing violently
The dust Of ts wood has Just the
same effect as the strongest snuff and
is 80 Irritating to the nose that work
men are Obliged 10 sneezp even when
they ar planting II
tr a piece OF the wood OF this tree ia
pat In the mouth. II In found TO have a
very bitter taste. ard no doubt II Is this
bitterness which prevents Insects OF
any kind from attacking the timber OF
the "snppze wood" tree,
I The fact that insects tind II so dlsa-
grapaiie makes its wood very valuable
for work that is required to lest 3 long
time.