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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-05-09
NEWS AND NOTES.

Two centuries ago Ca!deron, the
Spanish dramatist, foretold in fan
cy the transmission OF messages
by a method similar to the Mar
conf system.
The remarkable success of the
United States Weather Bureau in
It's experiments with wireless tele-
graphy may have considerable
bearing on the question OF a Pa
cifc cable.
Senator Carmack said in the
Senate: "The President is not
vindictive, but simply strenuous.
He resembles in his habits of
speech a certain Tennessean's
horse of which it was said that his
natural gait was running away"
Senator Hanna is the logical
candidate of the Republican party.
He is thoroughly in sympathy
with it's monopolistic idolatry. OF
course he would be even more
easily beaten at the polls than Mr..
Roosevelt, but the Democrats do
not object to that.
The announcement made by Col.
r. M. johnson, that Mr.. Bryan
does not wish to be the party's
standard bearer in 1904, may be
taken as correct. Col. Johnson's
close personal relations with Col.
Bryan place him in position to
speak authoritatively.
Senators RawIins and Carmack
have ably demonstrated the rot
tenness of the Republican policy
in the Philippines. The people
are now looking to Senator Bal
ley to outline the Democratic poll
cy along lines that may receive
the support of every true Amerl-
can.
Mr.. VIM. H. Chadwick of the
| Chicago Board of Trade has pre-
sented new argument in favor OF
extensive irrigation of the arid
lands. Mr.. Chadwick maintains
that such irrigation would largely
obviate the hot winds which now
devastate the more eastern farming
lands.
The Attorney-General will pros
ecute the Beef Trust under the
Sherman Antitrust lay but the
party in power will do nothing to
make the anti trust law more eff
fective Notwithstanding the fact
that it has been pronounced de-
fective by some of the ablest
jurists.
The latest cabIegrams from Ma
niIIa tell of 1899 cases of Asiatlc
cholera and 1859 deaths there
from. Evidently to the dangers
of bullet and bolo, to which the
administration is submitting Amer
lean boys in uniform, in its unholy
war of conquest, is to be added
the scourge of the plague.
The effrontery with which
American officers attempt to eX
cuse their torture of Filipinos by
the statement that the latter tor
tured American troops is lamenta-
BILE. The Indians scalped Ameri-
can troops but we never knew OF
American officers resorting to a
similar mode of retaliation.
Still another attempt will be
made to get the Ship Subsidy bill
passed by the House of Representa-
tives. The prospect that the next
| House will have Democratic ma,
iority is so strong that it is mad
dening to Senators Fry and Han
ma to see this opportunity Of ''car-
ing for their friends" missed.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-05-09
Rough on Oats.

United States Senator Henry M.
Teller, of Colorado, who entered
with much spirit into the recent
debate on the Philippine Tariff
bill, is proud of the achievements
of the Rocky Mountain States,
and loves to tell stories of the Wig
orous frontiersman who bIazed the
trail for American empire.
One story is of a farming COM
munity that had established itself
on the sunset side of the Rockies.
A number of farmers had gath
cred around the stove at the viii
lage grocery, and one of the COM
pany was reading aloud from
newspaper.
On account of the swarming of
emigrants toward the West, the
paper stated, oats had become SO
scarce that the price had gone up
in Denver to two dollars bushel.
"What's em'grants?" interrupt
ed a farmer.
A significant silence demonstrate
ed that the query had stumped the
community. Finally the grocer,
whose reputation as the infallible
oracle of the countryside was at
stake, spoke up.
81 don't know 'zactly what these
pesky migrants is" explained
that worthy man, "but ! know
they're powerful destructive on
oats. Saturday Evening Post.
1t is rumored that the wide
spread popularity of the suit be-
gun against the beef trust has led
the President to consider the ad-
visibility of bringing legal pro-
ceedings against all the big indus
trial combines, including the Sug-
ar Trust. If Mr.. Roosevelt ac-
compIishes anything in this line
he will prove himself bigger than
his party.
There seems to some likelihood
that Mr.. George B. CorteIyou,
Secretary to the President, may be
promoted to Cabinet position.
Mr.. Cortelyou has won his promo
ton from the position of stenog-
rapher in one of the departments
by the sheer force of his personal
ability and industry.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-05-09

1t is earnestly to be hoped that
Congress will take some action
towards carrying out the recon-
mendations of the President that
the forest reserves, now under the
jurisdiction of the Department OF
the Interior, be transferred to the
care of the Department of Agri-
culture.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

Paul Casey is now filling the
position of manager of the Western
Union Telegraph Co.'S office in
Berwick. He was sent up on Mon
day owing to tae very critical i'll
ness of Manager H. o. Rodgers.
Paul is but sixteen years of age,
and has been with the Company
only little more than a year, but
in that brief time has mastered the
art of telegraphy, and by close OBJ
servation and application to the
various details of the business, has
fitted himself SO that he is in every
way competent to discharge the
duties of the position to which he
has been assigned.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

The decorations in Pursel's store
are far ahead of anything ever at
tempted there before. A row of
tall white pillars on each side, each
surmounted with an urn Of plants,
give the appearance of a Court of
Honor. Festoons in every direct
ion add to the beauty of the ar
rangement. Great taste has been
displayed in these decorations. A
large assortment of holiday goods
has been received, including toys,
books, games, dolls, etc, and an ex.
ira force of clerks is ready to serve
the thousands of customers that are
sure to visit this popular store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

That II. A. Humphreys reputa-
ton as a first class painter and
paper hanger extends beyond the
limits of the county is evidenced by
the fact that he has just completed
several contracts at Mocanaqua,
and is now engaged painting and
papering the Presbyterian chrrch
at Shickshinny. Increasing busi-
ness, and without solicitations is
always regarded as the best proof
of ability.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04
PURELY PERSONAL

Ewell Funk returned to Lehigh University
on Monday.
Joe Gliding will attend dance at Mt.
Carmel tonight.
J. X. Townsend is in the city this week
purchasing new good'.
Arthur Gto'z Of New York spent Thanks
giving with his parents.
Mrs. Howard Michael of York, has been
visiting her mother Mrs. Cole on Market
street the past week.
Mrs ]. S. Roys who spent several weeks
here with her sons, returned to her home in
Lyons, N. Y, on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs Noah Brandt of Chambers
uurg, spent Sunday with the latter's parents
Mr. and Mrs John Pollock on Fifth Street.
Mrs. Brandt left on Tuesday, accompanied
by her sister Myrtle. She will spend several
weeks with her sister.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04
Gilmore's Toy Bazaar.

For many years at the holiday
season William H. Gilmore has
offered an immense assortment Of
toys and games suitable for Christ
mas gifts for the little ones. This
year he has surpassed all former
efforts. The store room is full of
goods and besides this the entire
third floor has been turned into a
toy shop. He.e are dolls, wagons,
iron toys, wooden toys, mechanical
toys, dishes, tree decorations,
drums and thousands of other
things. The stock is now ready
and the public is invited to call.
2o-4t.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

The hunting season for deer
closed OH Monday. Other game,
however, may be killed until the
fifteenth. The fine that will have
to be paid for an infraction OF the
game law is Sroo for deer, $25
for pheasant and $40 for rabbit.
The constable making the arrest
gets half the fine and $40 from the
state for each conviction together
with all his fees.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

The following letters are held at
the Bloomsbury, Pa, postoffice, and
will be sent to the dead letter Office
December I6, 1907. Persons calling fol-
these letters will please say "that they
were advertised Dec. 4, 1907:
Mrs. Ada Diefenbach, Mr.. Jos.
Kashner, Mr.. E. F. Long, G.. H.
Wilson. Cards-Mr. Clifford Faust.
One cent will be charged on each
letter advertised.
7. C., BROWN, P. M.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

l.. +. Whary has Haviland and
Limoges china in tea and dinner
sets, also in open stock and odd
pieces. Here are some of the odd
pieces: Mayonaize, fruit and cake
dishes, salad bowls, chocolate sets,
sugar and cream sets, oat meal sets,
bouillons and ramacons, bon -bons,
nut dishes, tea strainers, etc. No
nicer Christmas gifts can be found.
d-2t
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04
J. c. Brown, P. M.

Rev. d. Sullivan who has beer
assistant at St. Ignatius' church,
Centralia, has been removed to St.
Edwards, Shamokin. Rev.
Dougherty of that place succeeding.
During Father Sullivan's brief stay
in town he has made many friends
who wish him every success wher-
ever duty may call him.-Ashlana
Record.
Rev. Sullivan was raised in
Bloomsbury. He was ordained last
spring and said his first mass in
St. Columba's church, here, in
Nav.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

For tull line of celery dishe S,
chop dishes, sherbet glasses, table
glasses, moustache cups and sau-
GERS, cut glass salt and pepper
boxes with sterling tops, go to L.
E. Whary's china store. French
china in great assortment, in sets or
odd pieces, at the lowest prices.
Examine his stock before selecting
your. Christmas gifts. 4-3t.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

We doubt if there is town in
the state, the size OF Bloomsbury,
that can show as many large and
handsome stores as our own burg.
Energy and enterprise are the char
acteristics of our merchants, and in
quantity and quality of goods, and
tasteful arrangements of stock they
cannot be surpassed. Visit the
home dealers before sending your
money out of town to buy Holiday
goods, or any ether kind for that
matter.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

Henry Weller, district superin-
tendent for the Lehigh Valley Coal
Company at Centralia, has been ap-
pointed mine inspector for the Gil
rard Estate with headquarters in
Girardville, TO fill the vacancy
caused by the death of John B.
Granger.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

Hartmans enlarged store is a
busy place these days. The formal
opening took place last Friday and
was very largely attended. A string
orchestra was in attendance and
furnished music during the after
noon and evening. Many congrat-
ulations were extended to Mr..
Hartman for his enterprise, and the
handsome decorations and tasteful
display of goods were much ad-
mired. A dozen or more clerks are
in waiting to serve all corners.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

If there is anything in the saying
that the day of the month upon
which the first snow tails indicates
the number of similar storms that
may be expected during the winter,
we will have a considerable amount
of the beautiful to contend with
between this and spring.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

f., J. Bowman will lecture in the
Court room on forth coming Tues
day evening 9th inst. Subject
1.-The Welfare of our Republic. F"
The Laboring Glasses are especially
interested as we'll as all other citi-
zens, ladies included. Admission
one dime. Please bring the proper
change,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

Anthony Conway the we'll known
and popular hotel proprietor of
Centralia was welded last week to
Miss Mary Brennan, an estimable
young lady of Ashland. The cere-
mony took place in St. Joseph S
church, Ashland.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

A merchant called our attention
to the tact that while the consump-
ton of coal oil had fallen off abou,
forty per cent. the price had made
corresponding jump, advancing
from seven to nine cents a gallon.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

Our merchants are arranging
their stock for Christmas. The dis
plays this season promise to be of
surprising beauty. If you have
decided on what you want you can
learn just where to get it by con-
sulting our advertising columns.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

Hon. Fred 7. Ikeler delivered
his celebrated lecture, "Agitators"
at Mauch Chunk Monday night.
He was also the third number on
the teachers institute lecture course
of Cumberland county at Carlisle
last night.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

Winter arrived in a hurry on
Sunday. During the afternoon and
evening snow fell to the depth of
nearly two inches and the mercury
dropped to eighteen degrees above
zero. The snow clinging fast to
the trees and wires made very
petty sight Monday morning.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

Blank books, ledgers, day books,
journals, counter books, cash books,
legal paper, fools cap, letter paper
and all stationery supplies at Mer-
GERS Drug and Book store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

Rev. ]. R. Murphy, pastor of St.
Columba's Roman Catholic church,
holds services In Berwick on the
first Sunday of each month. The
meetings are held in private house,
bnt it is expected that a mission
chapel will be established there.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

We carry a nice assortment of
Twelve Mo. Books bound in cloth
for Iec. Some of tie more popular
titles are Robinson Crusoe, Black
Beauty, Black Rock, John Halifax,
Arabian Nights, ETC., at Mercer's
Drug and Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

Any subscriber who pays up all ar
rearaees and year in advance will
be presented with copy OF the Cen
tennial Souvenir Book OF Bloomsburg.
Any new subscriber paying in adj
vance will get receipt to Jan. I 1904
and copy of the book. Subsc ibe
now. II.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

Ralph Z. Smith has been elected
assistant manager of the base ball
team of Dickinson Seminary for
1903. Mr.. Smith was home last
week on a vacation and received
the congratulations OF friends on
the honor conferred upon him.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

Miss Martha Shelter of town
acted as bridesmaid at the marriage
Of her sister Miss Virgie Shelter to
John Trainer which was solemnized
at Moreland last week. Rev. II.
c. Monroe of White Wall was the
Officiating clergyman.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

The family of DR.. -. H. Mont
gomery, Mifflinville, Pa, wish to
express thanks to all who kindly
assisted during their sad bereave-
ment.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

Samuel Kresslcr has resigned his
position as conductor on the electric
railway and entered The employ Of
the American Car & Foundry Com
pany of Berwick in the capacity Of
book keeper.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

M. A. Bibby of Catawissa who
for many years has figured promi
nently in the business life Of that
town, died at his home there on
Friday at the age of 6r. He was
formerly and for many years en-
ployed as agent for the d. L. &
w. r. r. Co.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

7. c. Rutter, Jr.. will build
veranda around his west Main
street residence. A force of men
is now engaged on the improve
ment.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

G. B. Ent was the first to enjoy
a sleigh ride in town. He was out
Sunday evening. If our memory
serves us we'll lie claimed this dis
tinction last season.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

Charles Warner, who for some
time past has been driving grocery
man J. K. Armstrong; delivery
wagon, has gone to Wilkes Barre
to work for the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Co.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

See Grip Van Winkle" when he
wakes from his twenty years sleep
at the Opera House Wednesday
evening.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

Wilkes Barre officers have been
instructed to arrest all boys found
using sling shots and air guns on
the streets. Bloomsbury officers
should be similarly instructed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

If you want hot water bottle,
fountain or bulb, syringe, nipples
or baby fittings go to Mercer s
Drug and Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

l.. Z. Whary imports his china
direct. He has no jobber's profit
to pay and hence his prices are the
lowest. AT.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

At Whary's china store there is
a large line of pretty Jardinieres,
Vases, Toilet sets, and great as
sortment of china, glassware. etc.
4-3t.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

All Philadelphia papers cents, by
the month delivered 80 cents, IS cents
a month ut the store. w. MOVER.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

Berwick citizens want a towr
clock A subscription paper with
that end in view is being circulated.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

Box papers from Ioc. to soc.
Tablets from S to 25c. Envelopes
from S to I6c. per pack. All station
cry at Mercer's Drug & Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

Clever men seldom club the tree
of knowledge. They prefer to pick
the apples off the ground.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

Give us call and be convinced
that we are the best. Gem Steam
Laundry.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

Mr.. Guernsey, piano tuner, will
be in Bloomsbury all next week
Orders can be left at this office.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

Try DR.. Hess Chicken Panacea
it will make your hens lay. Al
MERGERS Drug and Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

No nicer, in fact none as beautiful
as the lamps that Mercer the Drug
gist is selling.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

Pure Drugs at popular prices is
what you get at Mercer's Drug and
Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

Send your work in early. Gen
Laundry will be closed Thanks
giving.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

The Presidents message to Con-
gress will be found on page 6.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

Hog Cholera medicine at Mercer S
Drug and Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

The largest line OF lamps in Old
Columbia County at Mercer ) Drug
and Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04
THE COLUMBIAN.
BLOOMSBURG, FA.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1902.

Entered atthe Pest once at BlOOmSburC, ia.
IS second class matter, March /, 1883.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

Seven years in business is our
reference. Gem Steam Laundry.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

Isaiah Hagenbuch purchased the
DR.. Evans property on Fourth
street at public sale for S4,75o.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04
The "Rt d Oafe' Coming.

Manager Fowler announces for
Friday evening next at the Grand
Opera House an engagement quite
out of the ordinary for Bloomsbury
II "The Red Cafe" a melodra-
matte spectacle produced on a scale
of magnificance seldom seen outside
of the large cities. A sudden
changing ofthe company's route has
enabled the securement OF this at
traction and it is to be hoped that
substantial support will be given to
the enterprise and consequent en-
enlargement to other notable at
fractions to visit our city.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

No cracked collars at the Gem
Steam Laundry. Try us.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

Ask Mercer for it, if he has not
got it he will get it for you. Try it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

H. J. Achenbach witnessed the
production of "The Bold Soldier
Boy" with Andrew Mack in the
stellar role at Ford's theatre, Balti-
more Saturday evening.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04

lamps to burn at Mercer's Drug
and Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04
LOCAL NEWS.
Legal advertisements on page 7.

Clark Sheep has opened barber
shop in Millville.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-05-31
ARE NO WOMEN DIAMOND CUTTERS
Said TO Lack Patience, Judgment and
Nerve Necessary.

Said TO Lack Patience, Judgment and
Nerve Necessary.
When the man behind the desk
found that his caller was a woman he
was visibly annoyed.
What does she want? A job?" he
asked of the office boy. The smart at
tcndant said he didn't know, and the
visitor, being within conversational
distance, volunteered the information
that such was not her errand. The
man looked relieved.
I'm glad of that" he said. I'VE
receive so many applicants for a situa-
ton from women who cannot be
accommodated that I've got so |
dread the swish of a petticoat
Don't you like women" question
ed the visitor
'As women" was the reply, but
not as diamond cutters. If | did like
them in that capacity l could easily
have a banner class made up of the
sex, so solicitous are they to secure
admission into the firm on the lowly
'ooting of apprentices | don't know
what has come over the women late
ly to make them so anxious to try
their hand at this business. In other
branches of the jewelry trade women
have made some unqualified successes.
Not one of Ewes daughters, from
royalty down. | should say, that isn't
an artist in the wearing of diamonds;
many are well versed in the tricks Of
buying and selling them, while others
give excellent satisfaction in polish
ing, setting and preparing them for
the market. But when it comes TO
the real cutting of the stones they
lack the patience, judgment ana
steadiness of nerve which constitute
the experts stock in trade. 1t would
seem that diamonds have the same
effect upon the woman who wishes
to shape them that they do on the
new engagement ring-puts them in a
tremor of excitement. Hence dia-
mond cutters are invariably men. -
New York Press.