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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-02-13
FRENCH PRESIDENTS GUARDS
Police Methods Employed to Promote
safety of the Executive of
France.

The Paris municipal council has re-
fused to pay any longer for the po-
lice protection of the president of
the republic, hitherto betrayed by
the taxpayers, says the Philadelphia
Telegraph on the ground that this is
an item of national and not municipal
expenditure. The municipal police
have been withdrawn from the Ely
see. In their stead is a staff OF de-
tectives belonging to the surete gen.
erale, section under the ministry
of the interior. The older members
of the Elysee police staff, unwilling
to sever their connections with the
Elysee, have resigned their municipal
appointment and Joined the new
force. The cost of protecting the
president is $13,5o0 a year. Twelve
detectives, styled by courtesy in
spectors, are employed for this pur-
pose. Their Office is under the gate
way of the Elysee, on the Faubourg-
Saint -Honore, and they are taking
their orders from the presidents
civil secretary.
The brigade has no easy task. 1t
accompanies the president on all his
travels and at least couple of de-
tectives shadow him on his morning
walks to the Bois de Boulogne. M.
Casimir-Perier could never bear this
police surveillance, and more than
once he gave his detectives the slip,
much to the annoyance of the pre-
feet of police. Felix Faure looked
upon them as most useful and de-
serving men. President Loubet
thinks they are a necessary evil.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-02-13
WORTH $500, 900, 900.

The President of certain big Oil Com
pany is said to be worth $500, 200, 900. A
tidy bit of money and no mistake. And
yet he isn't happy. In an address TO Bible
class he spoke of trials and troubles of the
rich and the loads they have to carry. A
young lady whispered to friend that he
might wear Benson's Porous Plaster on his
back or, better still, divide the money among
the members of the class. 1 don't know
why her idea about the plaster makes me
want to laugh, but it does. AL the same
have seen plenty of people laugh after
putting Benson's Plasters on their backs
or chests, or on any other spot where there
was weight, heaviness, weakness or pain.
It may be the sharp stabs of neuralgia, the
aches and wrenches Of rheumatism it may
be colds in muscles or bones; 1t may be
those kidney or lumbago thrusts that make
you yell a. at dog bite; or it may be q
strain or oramp, anything that wants quiet
ing and comforting. Don't bother with
salves, iniments, lotions, etc., or with any
OF the stupid and useless old style plasters.
Clap on Benson's. 1t relieves at once
and cures quickly. II stops the pain and
makes you laugh for the very ease and good
feeling of it. But watch out against i'm
itations and substitutes. All druggists, or
We will prepay postage on any number
ordered in the United States on receipt Of
100. each.
Beabury & Johnson, Mfg Chemists, ny.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-02-13
EXECUTRIX'S SALE
-OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE.

Pursuant to an order OF the. Orphans Court
Of olumbia County, Pennsylvania, the UNDER
signed executrix OF the last will and testa-
ment OF Samuel Hutchings, late OF iemlock
township, said county, deceased, Will sell, at
public sale. on the premises on
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1902,
at one o'clock p. M, the following four adjon-
ing tracts OF land, situate In Hemlock town.
ship, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, bounded
and described as follows, to wit:
TRACT NO. 1.-Bounded on the north by land
now or late OF william Branch and Philip
Tabbs, on the east by land now or late OF John
and sylvester Pursel, on the south BY land now
or late OF George Fry, and on the west by land
OF James Gulllver, containing
ACRE AND 80 PERCHES,
strict measure
TRACT NO. 2.-Bepinning at stone corner,
in line OF land now or late of Wm. Appleman
and John Kitchen; thence bv land OF John
Kitchen south two and one-half degrees west,
ninety-two and eight-tenths perches to a red
oak thence by lands now or late Of John and
Sylvester Pursel south eghty-seven degrees
west, thirtysix perches to stone thence by
land now or late of Philip Tabb north one-nalf
OF degree east, fifteen and four-tenths
perches to a stone; thence by land OF Samuel
Hutchings estate south eighty-nine and three
fourths degrees east, one and five-tenths
perches to a stone thence north three-fourths
OF a degree east, thirteen and three-t enths
perches to a stone; thence north eighty-nine
| and three-fourths degrees west, twelve perches
10 a stone; thence north one-half degree east,
| sixty-seven perches to a stone; thence south
eighty-eight degrees east, forty. nine perches to
stone, the place OF beginning, containing
IS ACRES AND I4s PERCHES,
strict measure.
TRAC II NO. 3.-Bounded on the north by other
lands OF samuel Hutchlngs' estate on the east
by the same, on the south by lands now or late
OF Phillp Tabb. and on the west by land OF
James Gulliver, containing
| I ACRE, STRICT MEASURE.
TRACT NO. 4.--Bounded on the north by land
now or late OF Philip Tabn, on the east by other
lands of Samuel Hutchings' estate, on the
| south by the same, and on the west by lands of
James CULVER, containing
4 OF AN ACRE OF LAND.
All of tue aforementioned tracts are ad-
Joining and Will be sold as one farm, contain
ing, In all,
2S ACRES AND los PERCHES
OF land, on which are erected large
FRAME DWELLING HOUSE,
barn and outbuildings, excellent water and
good fruit all in good state OF cultivation, ex-
cept small iece OF wood land.
TERMS OF SALE;-Ten per cent. OF one
fourth of the purchase money to be paid at the
striking down of the property; the on fourth
less the ten per cent. at the confirmation Of
sale, and the remaining three-fourths In one
year thereafter, with interest from conflrma-
tion nisl,
ELIZABETH HUTCHINGs,
II. MONT. SMITH, Atty. Executrlx.
IL, j. PURsEL, Auctloneer.
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HOLE THROUGH HEAD
Story of Man Who Survived a
Terrible Injury.
Traends and Doctors Expected Him
to Die, hut He Lived In spite of
Them and Attained an Age
of ~ Years.

There lately died in Arizona a man
Of old age, who has been the cause of
the greatest wonderment of not only
the medical fraternity, but also of all
who had ever seen him. as he was a
man who literally had had daylight let
through him, and lived-yes, lived
longer than the allotted span of life.
after an accident that any surgeon in
the world would have pronounced i'm
mediately fatal.
The history Of this case. says the Los
Angeles Herald, is most wonderful and
interesting. Fifty-one years ago, in
1850, DIR. Henry j. Bgelow, of Boston,
Mass, was called up hastily to see a
quarryman who had "been killed, but
was still breathing" as the messenger
described the case.
DR.. Bigelow found that the patient, a
young quarryman about 20 years OF
age, had been tamping the powder in
. hole, preparatory to a b,ast, when a
premature explosion had taken pace,
eiecting the crowbar used for the
tempting to a great height. On its
descent it struck the patient on the
frontal bone, penetrating the skull,
passed downward through the brain,
md came out of the head at the angle
of the lower jaw.
When the doctor saw the man he
was lying in the bottom of rough
springless wagon, such as is usually
used for hauling stones from the quar-
ries. lie was stretched out on piece
of canvas, under which had been
placed some old coats of his fellow
workmen, and in this manner he had
been transported over a rough quarry
road for nearly 12 miles. On arriving
at the mans house it was discovered
that, apparently, he was still breath.
ing, so they had called in Dr. Bigelow
TO decide whether the man was dead OF
alive. Upon examination the doctor
found that he was still alive, but the
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-02-13
WHAT THEY SAY

Ex.rac.o From Various Sources lndl-
eating Democratic Opinion Regard
ing Quectiors OF ths Lay.
President Roosevelt proposes to ap-
point some Democrats to Office, but
those Of the Bryan stamp are warned
not to apply. The warning is unne-
cessary, for Democrats that follow
Bryan and his teachings are not to be
found around the Republican pie
counter.--Kosse (Texas) Cyclone.
The Republican party, controlled by
the protected interests, will, in deal
Ing with the possessions, endeavor to
consider them part of this country
for one purpose, and foreign country
for other purposes. In short, that
party, being controlled as stated. will
be sure to do what it can to protect
the rotected.-Fairfeld Qll.) Sun.
This is the position Of President
Roosevelt and the Republican leaders
in congress: Reciprocity is a beau
tiful theory. We have promised it in
our platform and our speeches, but
we fear 1t can never become an ac-
complished fact. Let us talk and let
us agitate, but, for the peace, security
and prosperity of the country. as well
as for our own political hides, let us
not act."-Augusta (Me.) New Age.
"While we will do everything in our
power for the Filipino who is peace
full" he says, 1--WE will take the
sternest measure with the Filipinos
who follow the path of the insurrecto
and the ladrone." Even to the ex-
tent of concentration and starvation
of women and children, Mr.. Presi-
dent? What more could Spain have
said with respect to the people of
these same Philippine Islands when
they were her unwilling subjects, be-
fore they had been purchased by this
country at a price Of $20,000,000 in
money and oceans of trouble ?-Ber-
lin (Md) Herald.
According to the military experts
who are conducting the operation OF
benevolently assimilating Samar, the
situation on that island demands a
policy of rigid starvation" Our excuse
for doing to the Filipinos what Wey-
Ter did to the Cubans is identical with
that made by the Spaniard. We are
herding a part Of the people in con-
centration camps and starving the rest
because they doubt the friendliness of
our intentions toward them, and do not
know what is good for them. Our in
tentions are beautifully benevolent,
but for the present military necessity
compels us to dissemble our love and
chasten the doubling Filipino with
''rigid starvation" while we contribute
literally to the relief of the abused
Beers in South African concentration
camps.-North American.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-02-13
DIVORCE NOTICE.
FRANK TELLER VS.. HoNoRA TELLER.

COUNTY OF COLUMBIA, IS:
The commonwealth OF Pennsylvania, TO the
sheriff OF the county OF Columbia, greeting:
week. for four full weeks, successfully, In one
newspaper, published In your bailiwick you
notify Honora Teller, late OF your county, to
De ana appear In our Court OF common Pleas,
tor the county OF Columbia, on the first Monday
OF May, ,9o2 then and there to show cause why
Frank Teller should not be divorced from the
bonds OF matrimony, entered into with Honora
Teller, according 10 the prayer or petition or
libel, filed In said Court. Ard have you then
and there this order, and make your return how
you have executed the same.
Witness the Honorable r. X. Little, President
OF our said Court, at Bloomsbury, the day Of
February, 1902. W. ii. HENRIE, Proth'y.
X. X. ZARR, Dpty. 2-l3-4t.
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The Surrender of Metz.

The greatest surrender in the annals
of warfare was that of Metz on Octo-
Der 81, 1870. AS fortified place, Metz,
with its surrounding forts, was prac-
tically impregnable, but bad general
ship permitted it to be completely SUR
rounded and cut off. The surrender
included three field marshals, 66 gen.
erals, 5000 officers of the lower degree,
over 400 guns, 100 mitrailleuses, nearly
60 standards and $4,000 rank and file.
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County Statement.
CONTINUED from Page 81


LIZA ABILITIES
Tax on Loans for 1901. g 2o7 20
Amt Co Bonds outStandg 1o35OO 90
outstanding orders 10 5S
commonwealth costs
road damage assessed 1924 60
road views o.. ....... 108 90
due twps from seated
and uuseattd lands
tax for 1898 and 1899
collected in 1900 49,. 496 63
due twps from seated
and uns-ated land
taxes collected In 1901
estimated ''' , ol1 % ioeeos ~
ASSETS
Amt due from collectors
prior TO 1go1....... 37o6 %
for 1901 ....... .'... go. 1896 81
-
1882 81
Less probable commission
and exonerations. 1898 81
Amt in hands Of Treas. q Ai9 81
due from State forest
fires -. go. 200 ~
Amt due from Luzerne
Co.'S share reprs on
Berwick bridge. II SO
Amt due from Berwick
Poor Dist for mainten-
ance OF Insane, ChaS
LOngenberger zee. 2o5 rs
Amt due from Hemlock
insane VIM McHenry 139 so
] - 3068 20
2537o 81
County's Indebtedness B.. Sl237 90
The two latter items In Liabilities are In.
cluded In the charges OF seated and unseated
lands against the Treasurer in the settlement
OF wears 1900 ana 1901 and for which he Is en-
titled TO credit from the County when the same
Is paid over TO the different Townships and
Borouphs
The foregoing Is a statement OF the expendl-
lures for the county OF Columbia for the year
1901. which Is hereby submitted TO the Auditors
of said county
NEHEMIAH KITCHEN,) countv
WIN KRICKRAUM, conotaatSSnors rotumtS
w II. FISHER, |onn'nis''o"oi''
Attest:--R. +. vANDERSLICE, Clerk.
We. the undersigned Auditors of Columbia
county, being elected TO adjust and settle the
accounts OF the commissioners and Treasurer
of Columbia County do hereby certify that we
met at the Court House in Bloomsbury, Pa, on
Monday, January 9th 1909 at 10 o'clock a. m.
Organic and proceeded to audit the accounts
OF the above named officers After examining
and correcting the same from January dth 1901,
to January lst 1902 we do certify them to be
correct as above stated.
There having been several bills In the fore
going statement to which exceptions were
taken, that In our Judgment required legal adj
vice. we employed same. and have disposed OF
them upon his advice.
q. II sHARpLESs,)
VIM BOGERT, Auditors.
u. A. BUTT,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-02-13

A HELPLESS CHILD.--A weak and puny
child is bdiy handicapped in the battle of
life 1t Is isolated from the healthy enjoy
mens of its little fellow. beings. 1t cannot
pariake either of their play or their study
work and rogress in the world; its whole
fe is mttered by incapacity and weakness
Any woman who expects to become a
mother ough' o know what Or. Pierce's
Favorte Prescription will do bolh for her
own health and safety during her time of
trial aud also TO insure her in bequeathing a
far measure of health and strength to the
prospective little one.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-02-13

'"Nhen man fails at everything else he
has still one thing to fall back on" says the
Manayunk Philosopher, "He can become a
critic"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-02-13

There are at least three varieties
of dogs that never bark-the Aus
tralian dog, the Egyptian shepherd
dog and the 'lion-headed dog" Of
Thibet.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-02-13
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to resolu-
tioD of the Board OF Directors Of the Blooms
burg SILK Mill Company, that q meeting OF
stockholders of said Company is called to con-
vcne at the general office OF the Company on
the Dist day OF February, 1902 to takc action on
approval or disapproval OF the proposed in
crease OF the capital stock NJ the Company
from 100000 to 500 600.
100 Attest: L. Z. WALLER, Sec'y.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-05-01
Splnster Musings,

When n man wants to say some
thing particularly idiotic he begins it
thus: thinking men are now COM
ing to believe &C., &C."
A man thinks the woman who has
remained single for his sake is the
most wonderful woman God ever
made, but the one who has remained
single for some other fellow is men,
tally lacking.
jealousy in husband is more often
a sign of self-love than Of wife love.
Men regard flattery as truth and
truth as abuse.
The weak man has friends, the
strong man admirers.
The drinking man is often weak
and lovable, the abstemious man oft.
en- strong and despicable.
A man never displays his grief ex
cept when he loses his hat.
The angels are masculine; they are
in Heaven.-N. y. Herald.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-05-01
No Loss OfTtInc.

I have sold Chamberlain's Colic,
cholera and Disrrhoea Remedy for
bears, and would rather he out Of
coffee and sugar than it. ! sold five
bottles of it yesterday to threshers
that could go no further, and thev
are at work again this morning H.
r. Phelps, Plymouth, Oklahoma. AS
win be seen by the above the thresh.
ers were able TO keep on with thei,
work without losing q single days
times You should keep a bottle ol
I his ;,medy in your home Q. For sale
by M'udleburg Drug Co.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-05-01
A WelI.kept Secret.

"They say woman can't keep a Sc
cret," said Mr.. Henpeck, "but-"
"Wcll," the old bachelor urged,
when the meek little man hesitated,
did you ever know of woman that
kept one?"
II should say I did. My wife and
her mother fixed it all up between
themselves nearly a year before
proposed, to have me in the family,
and I don't 'spose I'd know 1t yet if
the old lady hadn't made deathbed
confession."-Chicago Record Herald.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-05-01
won't Follow Advice after Paying for II

In o recent article promihe ent
physician says, 1T is next to i'm
possible for the physician to get
his patients to carry out prescribed
{ curse of hygiene or diet to the
smallest extent; he has but one re.
sort left. namely, the drug treat
ment." When medicines are used
for chronic constipation, the most
mild and gentle obtainaEle, such as
Chamberlain's G Stomach 4 Liver
Tablets, should be employed. Their
use is not followed by constipation
as they leave the bowels in natural
and healthy condition. For sale by
Middleburg Drug Co.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-05-01
Would nrenk the Fan.
He had been trying to skate.

He had been trying to skate.
"Wo,uan," he said, us he got up,
Introduces many absurdities into
acr toilet, but now and then a man
san see the advantage of some of the
innovations he has been accustomed
TO deride and condemn"
"How is that?" they asked.
"Oh, it's small matter" he re-
piled; "a minor detail, as you might
say. but ] can't help wishing that l
could wear hustle without creating
comment" Post.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-05-01
Wanted No Friils.

"Have you got what they call table,
dy hote dinners at this eatin'- house"
asked the man in the bearskin
overcoat.
"No, sir"
"Stepping to the door, he beckoned
to somebody on the outside.
Some in, Mandy" he said. They
eat in English here."-Chicago Trib-
June.
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Soothing Explanation.

He-I hear that you have been talk
ing about me-.
She-No, indeed; make it a point
never to speak Of my friends unless
] can say-something good OF them,
and so have not mentioned you at
all.-Tit-Bits.
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Mr.. Doubleduff-I suppose you know
II is now possible to see the person
with whom you are talking over the
telephone.
Mrs. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES And
telephoned to Rev. Steenthly this
morning while my hair was in curl pa-
pers!-Brooklyn Eagle.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-05-01
The Cook Won Ont.

Yeast-Don't you think arbitration
is the safest way to settle disputes?
Crimsonbeak-No; must say that
do not. We had some trouble with
our cook and went to the kitchen to
arbitrate the matter with her. Come
up to the house some time and I'll
show you what remains Of the suit Of
clothes wore that day.-Yonkers
Statesman.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-05-01
what's In a Name.

Tess-I've written Name Woody
an invitation to my tea. l suppose I
must.
Jess-Yes, but you've spelled her
name Name"
Tess-That's SO. She spells it
"M-a-y-m-e," doesn't she?
Jess-O! no. She did three months
ago, but it's "M-a-i-g-h-m-e" now
Philadelphia Press.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-05-01
For Concentration.

Desmond-If you buy this elegant
fur coat, Dorothy, how are we ever
going to pay for it?
Dorothy-Oh, Desmond, don't let's
talk about two things at once! Let's
talk about the coat.-Life.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-05-01
Healthy lndeed

$50 this is healthy town?" inter.
rogated the new arrival.
Healthy amt no name ror it, stran.
ger" boasted the native. "Why, we
have only three patients in the hos
pital."
who are they?"
Why, the doctor, the undertaker
and the tombstone man. They are
there for lack of nourishment.'-Chi.
cago Daily News.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-05-01
To be Envied.

Castleton-I envy you!
Clubberly-What for?
Didn't you say you were obliged
to attend deep philosophical dis
cussion lasting several hours?"
"But don't see that's anything to
envy me for"
"Well, I've got to go to society
function and talk about nothing
Detroit Free Press.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-05-01
secret of Her Success.

Fond Mother-I understand you
made quite an impression ut Mrs.
Upperten's pink tea yesterday. What
subject did you discuss?
Fair Daughter-I didn't discuss
anything, mamma; II sat down on
a plate of cake.-Chicago Daily
News.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-05-01
Nearby Treasures.

Lucie-I always give the prettiest
embroidered things do to my moth
er.
Marie-That is kind and thought
ful in you.
"Yes; then / can borrow them. you
know."-Detroit Free Press.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-05-01
His Worst Ensmy.

II believe statisticians say more
men are killed in war times by beans
than bullets" remarked the thin
black cat.
II can believe it," responded the
white cat with one eye. 81 have never
been hit yet by a revolver bullet, but
] know that boys with bean shooters
will be the death of me!"-BroOklyn
Eagle.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-05-01
The Old, Old Tale.

Bumptious-No, sir, cannot under
stand how men allow themselves to be
led by the nose by their wives; and 1
can assure you, sir, that drive my
family coach.
Sharpshins-That may be, but from
what have heard your wife tells you
which way to drive.-Ally Sloper.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-05-01
A Small Apprehension.

81 suppose they will make lion OF
you when you strike American So
cieey."
"We,l," answered the distinguished
parsonage who knows English but
slightly, 81 hope they will stick to that
department. Of the menagerie and not
endeavor to make monkey of me-
Washington Star.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-05-01
The Main ThlnI.

Ibid you see this? A Pennsylvania
woman stopped fast mail train just
to ask the engineer the time of day?"
"Well. what time was it."-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
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An Explanation,

He-Your friend, Miss Dashway,
has quite military air about her.
She-No wonder. She has partici-
pated in no fewer than Il engage
ments.-Chicago Daily News.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-05-01
The Principal Thing,

"How do you like your new board
ing place? Have you good, square
landlady?"
II guess so. She gives us good,
square meals. Chicago Tribune.
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Told the Truth.

"What did Freddy say when you
caught him coming out of the pantry
with his hands stained red?"
"He told me the truth by saying that
he had jammed his fingers" s."-Tit-Bi