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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-07-25

Miss Maymye Smythe was enticingly
dressed, and decked with smiles, when
the city knight pranced gallantly
across her carpet to the draped bay
window. She made cushion room for
him. but held up a frail defense Of man
icured hands, as she cried:
"No, mol You must notl How can
tell but you would do the same with
Daisyl"
"Ilow? BY looking into my heart,
sweetest and dearest OF girls! After
all the dear, sweet condolences between
us, Maymye, how can you doubt me2'
He sat very close TO her and took her
hand. The girl turned away her head.
The lnces over her shapely bust rose
and fell with violent and ill-repressed
emotion. Then she mastered IL; the
black eyes glanced shyly round, and
she gurgledi
"And tomorrow you go back TO the
perils, the temptations, OF the dreadful
ethyl ALL there you will meet your
equals; women OF the world-clever,
experienced--to whom poor little !
will seem So"
$50 peerless and pure, best, dearest
ope" the ardent Reggy gushedl For
one touch of those pure lips | would
give all the world Of city puppetsw
The mans fine head bent TO prove his
sincerity; but the girl drew away in
shy reserve, crying;
81 cannot-cannotl / never have
kissed man unless engaged to-. Oh,
myl"
Reginald Billette arched perplexed
brows. How could he respond to that
broken avowal without ENHANCEMENT,
SO the girl went on, choking down a
sort OF sob;
"0h, Reggyl How can do without
Jou, when you go2"
III dared II felt myself worthyl"
he cyaded, diplomatically. "lfI did
ask you to go with me, Maymye, what
would you say2"
THAT IL was-yery-su student" Her
voice was broken; again the corsage
laces ruflled under her bowed chin.
Yet--even in that moment of triumph
the breaker Of a hundred hearts half
believed the ripe lipsso near and yet
SO far twitched with repressed
smile. but he answered.
"Suddcnl Nonsensel Why, we have
known each other nine daysl An,
Maymye, TO nature such as ours"
The up-ilash Of her black eyes halted
him short, In them was merry
sparkle, and the gurgle in It nearly
stopped the rich voice, that asked;
Are you sure-yery sure-.you never
said that Daisy?"
"Neycr. | swear! Nor to any other
womanl" he answered.
"And when you come back-if you
come back"
"lt comel' he broke In. "Why,
Maymye, can there be doubt, when
love you-2"
And-Daisyl" she sobbed. in inter
ruption.
"She knows whether | love herl"
From his tallest kopie Reggy
launched his last lydditc shot: Ask
herl"
"She is my dearest friend" Miss
Smythe murmured. 81 could not pain
her; could never let her dream that
] snspectedl"
Later. at his hotel, he slowly re-
read letter from his grandmother,
that day forwarded from the depart
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-07-25
1t Dazzles The World.

No Discovery in Meiieiue has ever
created one quarter of the excitement
that has been caused by DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption. It's seYerest
tests have been on hopeless victims OF
Consumption. Pneumonia, Iiemorrhage
Pleurisy and Bronchitis, thousands oil
whom it has restored to perfect health
For Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Group, Hay
Fever. Hoarseuess and Whooping Cough
it is the quickest, surest cure in the
world 1t is sold by Dr. Kiemer who
guarantees satisfaction or refunds
money. Large bottles 501 and 81.
Trial bottles iree
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-07-25

Nine men were killed as the result Of
the collapse of bridge at Springfield.
Pa, while local freight train was
passing over the structure. When the
locomotive and the cars went down n
gang of Italian laborers working under
the bridge were caught beneath the
wreck. Eight Of the Italians were
killed and number Of others badly in
jured. p. A. Moore, the conductor Of
the train, was instantly killed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-07-25

ooe slz' smaller af,r es. ANsa'.
so'i fase, a powder 90 bs shaken ui.
,hr hocs, l.mases ;sa. orn-w Shoe.
'eeltasF; gives iastao, uHe. to corn,
ana banons l's ihe greatest oomior.
discovery of the axe Cu.es and pf,,
vents saoil,n feet 'ser.. Gallons aud
S'r' spo'A Aliens Faet E,ss isaee.
tam cn'e Tor sweating, boz; srbmg icet.
A. au Jrussiss and ,boe Stores s5s
'lia' package trse 0y mau. Addrss
Allen ;. oimsird, lie Roy. NY.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-07-25
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IN III H. hf<Nil&N .Al4D ~ T. Il II > 4 I'm Dib-
lVI LErTE was not an Intentional
iacy killer. Indeed, it was only his
Tenderness Of nature that made him re-
spond TO every girl Of the Washington
set who fell victim to his fetching per-
son and charming manner.
Mr.. Billette had great expectations
from an aged and wealthy grandmoth-
er, who was altogether in the swim.
Upon her he drew quite literally, and
thus managed, with his salary. to exc
out bouquets, bon-bons, opera boxes
and golf clubs.
With the coming of Lent, Reggy
spoke to the old lady OF threatened
nervous prostration, that made abso-
Lutte rest essential and that would keep
him from the house party at her smart
residence beyond the Heights. Then he
packed his suit case and fled to Grass
vile, suburb of the capital noted for
its pretty women.
IN the sinartcst and fastest set Of
that town Maymye smythe aud Daisy
Fields easily held the head Of the social
track, dividing beaux, bon-bUns and
leadership so evenly and with so little
rivalry apparent as TO be town mar
vels.
No proof Is extant that at the end Of
week Billette had not, In his usual
way, pledged vows of eternal fidelity
to Miss Smythe; but II is certain that
he had poured words of burning pns-
a. - EtaIIa
Strolling homeward from the golf
links, that plump, blond beauty sud
denly raised her baby blue eyes from
admiration OF his plaided calves, and
fixed them on his face In tender search
as she whispered:
"Ahl how could you, Mr.. Billette2 ]
was weak to let you; for know-l
feel"--a little hesitation, quick Hut-
ter Of the bust under the golf jacket
81 feel you have kissed Mayme, tool"
"lIeayen forbid" was the fcryent
reply. "she is your friend, Daisy. II
your sake, sweetest and dearest Of
girlsl" And Billette shifted the golf
clubs TO his of hand, leaving he near
one free, as he artfully ended;
"Kissed Maymye? Neyerl Ask
herl"
"She is my dearest friend" Miss
Fields murmured, in tones broken by
seeming emotion. 81 would not cause
her pain for worldsl would never let
her suspect but that trust her"
"As trust you'll" he finished for her;
"as we twain must ever trust one an
other!"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-07-25
Use Allen Foot Ease.

A powder to be shaken into the shnA'
Your feet leel swollen, nervous and hot,
aud get tired easily Il You have smart
ing feet or tight shoes, ny Aliens Foot.
Ease. IL cools the ieet and makes
walking easy. Cnes swollen, sweaty
feet, insroWiug nails, ,blisters and callous
spots, Relieves eorns and huuions OF
all pain and gives rrst and comfort,
Try il to-day. Sold 10y all druggists and
shoe stores Tor 2jc. Trial package ffec.
Address, Allen :. olms'ead, lie Roy,
NY.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-07-25
A Minister'S Mistake.

A city minister vas recently handed a
notice 70 be read nom his pulpit Ae-
II was clipping from =
newspaper bearing upon the matter
The clergyman started to read the ex-
tract and found that i, began; Take
Kemp's Balsam, the best Cough Cure. F"
This WAS hardly what he had expected
and, after a moments hesitation, he
turned il over, and found on the other
side the matter intended for the N aiding
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-07-25

II is easier to keep well than get cured
peWurs Li!tle Early Risers taken now
and then, will always keen your bowels
in perfect ORDER They never grippe bur.
promote an easy gentle action, ,- pr W.
L klnmnr
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-07-25

\ i'sp1toh rrom Deuison. Tex. says
tb,J Cup,ou, RAIN has iallen in the
U,t ,Ublrhood, thus com ny IN tho nick
o, t,.i, 20 save the % ton crop in that
B -t..,r
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-07-25

Chills and Fever is bottle OF Groves
rssteless Chill Tonic. II is supply Iron
sn5 Qainiue in iastcless form. No
cure no psy Price 5lc
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-07-25
Your Summer Vacation.

Why not spend the vacation at
laqa'aa Bay where can be had excel
lent fare good fishing, good boaiiug,
saie bathing, ailurins rides and rambles.
lne courses ard exercises al the summer
school Of 1891 at Newport viii afford
great variety OF Instructions diversion
and enteitainmeni. No other resort
ohers equal attractions and advantages,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-07-25
MalarIa Causes BIliOusness.

Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic removes
the cause.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-21
Fastnatcht.

Last Tuesday, roth, was .'Shrove
Tuesday or Fastnacht." The custom
of dishing up doughnuts on Fastnacht
has died out to some extent, but is
still observed in many families. In
the olden time it was generally, if not
universally observed, but its real
pleasures now are principally confined
to the rural districts, where almost
every family makes it a point to be
prepared for the day and its peculiar
observance, they esteem it luxury to
see the huge dishes of fastnacht cakes
brought into view and every one in
vited to help himself. Shrove Tues
day is so called from the ancient
Practice in the Church of Rome OF
confessing sins or being shrived or
shroved-that is obtaining absolution
on this day. Being the day prior to
the beginning of Lent it may occur
on any day between the second of
February and the eighth of March. In
Scotland it is called Fasten's Zen,
but is little regarded in that Presby-
terian country. The character of the
day as popular festival is mlrthful. 1t
is a season of carnival like jolity and
drollery. The pancake and Shrove
Tuesday are inextricably associated
in the popular mind.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-21
A Pleasant Party

There was party and hop at f. P.
Davis in Mt Pleasant township on
the 18th of February, which was a
great success. Those present were I:
Amos Crawford, wife and two
daughters; Charles Mordan, Frank
Hlppensteel, Abner Kistner, Mary
Hippensteel, Bessie Kline, Grace
Kocher, Fred Hess, Earnest Trump.
Frank Hartman, Lloyd Shaffer, Lille
Stofer, Vernie Whltenlght, Fannie
Whitenight, B. F. Whitenight, Lille
Kindt, Harman Kline, Arthur Kline,
Harry Melick, Bruce Crawford, Clora
Howell, Mary Wolf, Geraldine
Thomas, Halle Thomas, ID. E.
Thomas, Walter Abbet, F. P. Davis
and wife, Mary Davis, Clark Davis,
Blanche Davis, Ella DAVIS, Pearl
Davis, Mary Howell, Leah Howell.
A GUEST.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-21
Post Office Statistics.

In speaking on the subject of
fourth-class post Offices an official of
the department said that few
people had any conception of their
number and the business done
through them. Continuing he gave
the following interesting data con-
cerning these Offices
Pennsylvania is the banner
state i'll the number of post Offices,
having no less than 52s5. In fact,
this state is way in the van of the
states for New York, the Empire
State, has 3735, and is run close
second by Virginia, 3575. Rhode
Island has the fewest, I4o.
cit will surprise many people to
learn that the great Commonwealth
of Massachusetts, the cradle of lib
erty, can boast of but S4o post Off
ces, or within one as many as the
state Of Washington. Maryland
has 1859
Though North Carolina has
within 600 of as many post Offices
as the state of New York, and
nearly four times as many as Massa-
chusetts, hundreds and hundreds of
them are small offices, paying from
81 to S25 year. Only fifty-nine
pay $1,000 and over a year. New
York has sos, Pennsylvania 3I5
and Massachusetts, 1870 Offices in the
Presidential grade, which grade, is,
by the way, Offices paying $1,000
and over a year.
and it is the little Office which
pays from Fl to 500 a year which
makes the life of a Representative a
burden" continued the official.
"Out of the 76,6SS post Offices in
the United States, there are thous-
ands of post offices which pay under
$40 year, and thousands more
which pay under $25. In the
mountain districts Of Virginia, West
Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky,
North Carolina, South Carolina and
Georgia there are thousands OF
these little Offices. Some will aver
age S. and So year. Some will
do no business at all, practically" "
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-21
$Ioo REWARD, $Ioo.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all Its stages, and
that is at arrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being a
constitutional disease, requires a con
sti,utional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting direct
ly upon the blood and mucous sur
fact of the system, thereby destroy
ing the foundation of the disease, and
giving the patient strength by build
ing up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work. The pro-
prietors have so much faith in its cura-
tive powers, that they offer One Hun
dred Dollars for any case that it fails
to cure. Send for list Of testimonials.
Address, F. ]. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, O..
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-21
AIM tDIA.

Tha. dreaded disease, grip" has
caught hold of quite number of our
people.
We are sorry to learn that Mr. J.
Hoffman is again confined to his
home by illness.
Mr.. Snyder, who lives on the Hess
farm, expects to move 20 Berwick in
the spring.
c., Shuck will move on the VIM.
Huffman farm.
Mr.. Hopper, who mas been sick
with grip is slowly improving.
Norman Nagle visited his father
last week.
Nearly everybody has been out en-
joying slelghing. The less fortunate
craned their necks at the windows to
get glimpse of the passersby when
they heari the jingle of the bells.
A number of our young men are
putting on pompous airs, and 1t
should be stopped for the Sake of
those who are sedate and solemn, or
we will hear of cases of nervous pros
tration.
The question might be asked what
inducement could be offered so as to
get some of our young men to spend
more time at home in their study
room and less in the stores and other
loahng places where their presence is
not needed. This is matter that
should be more carefully looked after
by parents.
A very pleasant surprise party was
gwen last Tuesday at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. f. Hess, of Centre.
The time was passed by many jokes
and music was given by the ladies'.
J. A. T. spoke and sang two comical
pieces, which was enjoyed by all. AT
I2 o'clock dinner. Oh, dear. don't
talk. Those present were J. Bason
and wife. ]. Miller and wife, ]. Mills
and wife, E. Hagenbuch, wife and
son, J. Snyder, wife and daughter, J.
Ziegler and wife, Harris and wife. J.
Tobias and wife, A. Burlingame and
wife, -. Schweppenheiser and wife, w.
Boone and wife, G.. Kelchner and
wife, F. Schweppenhelser and wife,
Mrs. Englehart, Mrs. J. Garrison, Mrs.
A. White, Mrs. Schneldman.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-21
A Great Convenience to the Public

The Lackawanna Railroad is plan
ming still further improvements in its
Dining Car Service. Having equipped
its through trains with palatial dining
cars and opened an elaborate restsu-
rant in its Hoboken terminal, it is now
arranging to supply buffet service on
through express trains between New
York and Plymouth, Pa, via Scran-
ton. This service was started on
Wednesday, January 23d.
The train leaving New York at
400 p. m. will be equipped with a
vestibuled buffet, drawing room, par
lor car, enabling patrons to secure
dinner before reaching Plymouth.
The corresponding eastbound train,
leaving Plymouth at 7:o5 in the morn
ing, will be similarly equlpred.
Not only will the parlor car pas
sengers have the benefit OF the new
service, but arrangements have been
made whereby the occupants OF the
coaches may also enjoy a similar SER
vice. A portion OF the coach nearest
the parlor car on each train has been
fitted up with four tables, suitably Sc
cured by headboards, and a special
waiter will be in charge Of this por-
ton of the car Another waiter will
be detailed for the buffet car, SO that
parties OF both are assured prompt,
efficient and satisfactory service. ct.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-21
Linen Sharpers.
How They Do II In New Jersey and May Hers.


The New York .Sun tells of a new
trick to sell cheap table linen at good
prices which was discovered the other
day by woman living in a New
Jersey suburban town. The man who
practices it seems to find it profitable,
for when last heard of he had been
working it industrious!y for six
months.
He turned up in a buggy at the
Jersey womans house and displayed
to her half dozen table covers. They
were of German woven linen, heavily
starched and glazed to conceal their
aimslness and coarseness of texture.
"Tve just landed from the steamer
Britannia" explained the man in a
very fair imitation of an Irish brogue
"and | managed to bring over with
me from the old country few table
cloths of the best Irish linen that ever
saw the light here. They're NE only
capital and Pm selling them off me-
self to get enough coin to start me in
a little business. I'm able to sell
them cheap, because bringing them
as me own property, l got them into
the country without paying duty. If
you know good linen, here's a great
chance for a bargain"
1t happened that the Jersey woman
did know something about linen and
when the man named for his inferior
wares price at which the best Irish
linen would not be cheap, she told
him what she thought about his stock
in trade and declared that she didn't
believe his tale.
He went away without making a
sale, but the woman he didn't succeed
in foolng wasn't surprised when a few
days later her neighbors began to
show to her bargains in table linen
purchased from a clever Irishman who
had managed to cheat Uncle Sans
customs.
A week ago the Jersey woman was
visiting in small town in Pennsylva-
MA. One afternoon her hostess called
her in consultation on linen bargain
offered by man who had ''just landed
from the Britannia" 1t was the same
man and he had the same goods.
"You've been telling that tale a
long tlme," said the Jersey woman.
at must pay we'll"
81 don't know what you mean,'
clustered the pseudo-Irishman.
When the Jersey woman explained
he admitted that the trick did pay
very we'll.
at isn't many women who know
good linen when it's new," said he,
not in the least embarrassed, "though
most of them think they do"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-21
Weather Prophet Dead.

Prof. c. c. Coles, the editor OF
Storms and Signs, died last Saturday
at his home in Kingston. He has for
some years conducted a journal in
which he made predictions of the
weather for months ahead. The Pro-
fessor claimed to be the inventor OF
what he called "the electric eye,"
with which he says he could see the
stars better than with any telescope.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-21
Sick Women
Mrs. Valentine Tells HO w
Lydia E. Pinkisass's N0gefa-
bic C0snpOussd Cured Her.

Happiness will go out of your life
forever, my sister, if you have any
of the symptoms mentioned in Mrs.
Valentines letter, unless you act
promptly. Procure Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound at once.
1t is absolutely sure to help you. Then
write for advice if there is anything
about your case you do not under
stand.
You need not be afraid to tell the
things you could not explain to the
doctor-your letter will be seen only by
women. All the persons who see priv
ate letters at Mrs. Pinkham's Labora-
tory, at Lynn, Mass, are women. All
letters are confidential and advice abso-
lutely free.
Here is the letter: "It is with
pleasure that l add my testimony to
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-21
POCKET TELEPHONE ES.
They are to be Used by the London Firemen.

To carry ones own telephone about
in the pocket sounds tall order, says
the London Star Commander Wells,
chief of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade,
however, has devised simple instru-
ment which will shortly be IN use
among fremen whereby they will be
able to communicate with the fire sta
tions through the existing fire alarm
posts.
The instrument is simplicity itself.
In the alarm posts as they now stand
there is a handle which the caller pulls
to ring up the station. Commander
Wells will make this handle into a
transmitter. All the fremen will have
to do is to open the face of the stand
give the transmitter pull, insert the
plug attached to his pocket instrument
into hole for the purpose and "Hallo!
Are you therc1"
at would of course, be as convent.
ent 10 have receiver affixed perman-
emily to the ALARM" Commander Wells
said, "but the man in the street is
not an expert telephonist. The ad-
vantages of being able to communi-
cate instructions to the station from
the scene of fire are really great,
and, as you see, the little instrument
will not burden the fireman"
1t is proposed to endeavor to supply
the "pocket telephone" to the police
for use in cases of fire.
The following letters are held at
the Bloomsbury, Pa, postoffice, and
will be sent to the dead letter office
March S, 1901. Persons calling for
these letters will please say "that they
were advertised Feb. Io, 1907:
Miss Maggie Whitenight.
Cards CHARLES A. Fearney.
One cent will be charged on each
letter advertised.
O. B. MELLIcK, P, M.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-21

RELIEF IN SIX Hours. Distressing kid
ney and bladder diseases relieved in six
hours by "New Great South American Kid
ne, Cure" 1t is great surprise on account
Of its exceeding promptnesS IN relieving pain
in ladder, kIducys aud back, IN male or fe-
male. Relieves retention Of water almost
Immediately. Il you want quick re'iei and
cure this is The remedy. Old b, {. A.
klelm, druggist, I2S ". Main 81, Bloom s.
bnrr. Pa. 4 20 ~.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-21
Around the World in % Days.

The newspapers of Paris quote at
length an interview between Kaiser
Wilhelm and Robenau, the Berlin
electrical expert, who has been COM
missioned by the Russian govern
ment to study the application of cleo
trical traction to the Trans, Siberian
railway. Robenau declares that
within eight or ten years travellers will
circle the globe in twenty-five days
nine on land and thirteen at sea.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-21
Whai Makes the Home ?

Not the house, however fine It may be
not its furniture, pictures and appoint
ments. The wife and mother makes the
home, and to speak of going home
means to go back into the shelter of the
mothers love and care.
And when womanly ills sap the
mothers strength, the home-life suffers.
The food is not cooked as she cooks it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-21

Mrs. CrimsonbealI-ln their native
state the Indian men wear lots of
feathers, while the women do not.
Mrs. Crimsonbeak--A they are
civilized the women wear the featb-
ers and the men do not.--Yonkers
Statesmen.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-21
Dirk Side of Life.

Mrs. Crimsonbeak- is II, John,
that the poets always burn the mid
night oil?
Mr.. Crimsonbeak-Oh, suppose the y
are ashamed to be seen writing such
stuff in the aytime.-Yonkers States
man
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-21

Everywhere I II e
lack of wifely
supervision and
motherly thought
fulness is apparent,
What a change,
then, when this
wife and mother
comes back to take
her old place in the
family. Thousands
of women who, be-
cause of womanly
ills, had been shut
out OF home life
and home happi-
ness, have been
enabled to once
more take their
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-02-21

Whatever proverbs may declare,
We haven't any cash to spare,
And he Is our best friend indeed
Who never Is a friend in need
Chicago Record.