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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-03-06
RELIEF FOR FLOOD SUFFERERS,

Many of those who have been
damaged by the food are working
men who can lily afford the loss, and
yet no doubt some of them are un-
willing to ask for aid. Besides the
damage to their homes and goods
they have been kept from their work.
Some action should be taken looking
towards their relief. If the President
of the Council would appoint a COM
mlttee to ascertain the needs of the
sufferers, that committee could report
the facts to public meeting, to be
called for the purpose, if necessary
Should the committee find that such
a meeting is unnecessary that would
be the end OF 1t. But should they
find otherwise it would be most un-
charitable for our more fortunate citi-
zens not to take some steps to relieve
the needy ones. OF course, it is not
to be expected that those who have
lost anything by the food shall be
fully reimbursed, but their immediate
necessities could be supplied, and
thus they could be assisted to tide
over their present difficulties.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-03-06
A Heavy Snow.

There was a heavy fall of snow
Yesterday. The storm set in early in
the morning and continued through
out the day, covering the ground to
the depth of foot on the level. A
strong northeast wind accompanied
the storm and the roads throughout
the country districts are impossible.
The Electric Railway Company had
just about succeeded in re-establish-
ing service, but the road is again tied
up. Men are at work along the line
shoveiing off the snow and cars will,
in all probability, be running this
afternoon. The storm has been gen.
eral all over the county. We were
informed by telephone this morning
that it is fourteen inches at Saltwater,
thirteen inches at Millville, ten inches
at Benton, twelve inches at Light
Street, ten inches at Espy and nine
inches at Berwick.
Should there come rain, with the
streams swollen as they are, high
water and damage more serious than
that which We have just experienced,
1t is feared will result.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-03-06
March Notes of Lippincott's Magazine.

The never-failing complete novel
of LfPbinhokt'S 1zagasine for March
is brilliant story by Francis Will
ling Wharton, who, despite the
masculine spelling of her name, is
said to be lady of social rank in
Philadelphia. This short novel is
written with a contagious dash, as
much of her previous work has
been, and tells the adventures of
young woman of fashion who want
ed more thrilling experiences than
those furnished by the afternoon
tea-table or the monotonous ball
room. She carried on a wild flirta-
ton with the elderly uncle Of her
true lover and as final stroke mas
queraded in his company at a
country-fair. This brought the
comedy near to tragic end and
secured sound punishment for the
old beau; but it brought the twain
together whom nature had ordained
for each other and ended the story
in a breeze. There is a simplicity
and charm about Mrs. Wharton's S
stories that win them enduring
friends.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-03-06
w. H. MOORE,
Cor. Main and Iron SITS.
BLOOMSBURY, PA
Travelling Under Difficulties.

On Saturday evening a number Of
people arrived at Northumberland on
the Pennsylvania train at the usual
time, about half past FIVE O'Clock
Among them were Miss Lois Sloan,
on her way home from Washington,
d. C., Prof. Hartlne, and w. d.
Beckley, of this town. There they
were informed that no trains were
running, and as no passenger coaches
had come down the road there were
none to send back, but the railroad
people offered to send them up as Tar
as Danvllle on a train made up of &
freight engine and two cabooses.
This offer was accepted, and with
quite number of passengers, seven
of whom wanted to reach Blooms
burg, the train started.
At Danville further arrangements
were made to run to the Catawissa
bridge. Arriving there the patty
walked over to Catawissa, the water
not having yet overflowed the road
and a conveyance was procured to
drive over the hill to East Blooms
burg. Here they walked over the
bridge and were taken by boat FROM
the end of the bridge to high ground
on this side where conveyance fur
nished by DR.. Welliver, arrangements
for which had been made by telephone
from Catawissa, brought them safely
home. This is only one OF many
experiences of travellers who were
caught by the food.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-03-06

The commission of o. B. Mellick
as postmaster of Bloomsburg expires
the latter part of this month. 1t has
been understood for some time that
James c. Brown would be his sue
cessor. On Thursday last the Presi-
dent sent the name of Mr.. Brown to
the Senate and their confirmation is
all that is needed to complete
the change. AS Mr.. Brown is a close
friend of Senators Quay and Penrose,
there is no doubt whatever of his con6r-
nation. AS politics 60 no man is more
entitled to this recognition than Mr..
Brown. He has been a faithful ad-
herent of Senator Quay for many
years, and Quay always takes care Of
his friends: His well known ability
gives the assurance that the public
service will be maintained, and his
has met with general
regardless of political affil-
iations,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-03-06
Hardware Store Removed.

AS soon as Gidding's goods were
removed from J. G. Wells store room
on Monday, the latter at once put a
force of men at work making changes
and Improvements. The ceiling and
wood work has been newly painted,
and the walls repapered. Mr.. Wells
is putting in an elevator at the rear OF
the room, to carry heavy goods to and
from the basement. The removal Is
completed and the store is nearly
ready for business, but it will take
little more time yet to get everything
conveniently arranged. With addl-
tional room, Mr.. Wells proposes to
increase his already large and varied
stock.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-03-06

banks hundreds of dollars worth OF
lumber carried away; three dams IN
county break Pennsylvania unable
to run trains between Harrisburg and
Middletown; many farmers lose live
stock and wheat crops through flood.
ing Cumberland Valley and Read
ing tracks broken great damage to
farms IN Cumberland, York and
Perry; roads ruined in many town.
ships.
PRESENT CONDITIONS.
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad
trains running regularly.
The first train on the ID. L. & w.
ran from this place to Northumber-
land, this morning. They expect to
have through service by tonight.
All trains on the B. & S. are run
ming regularly.
Twent-eight pouches of mail matter
were received at the pest office Wed.
nesday night. and it is expected that
the regular mail service will be estab-
lished today.
The river has fallen and the water
is all off of the flats below town.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-03-06
Gidding's Removal.

On Friday night the Lockard store
room was vacated by F. M. Leader,
and on Saturday morning Ben Gid
ding had painters, paper hangers and
carpenters at work, and by night the
room was entirely overhauled and
ready for occupancy. The telephone
and electric light people also took a
hand and put their apparatus in posi-
tion. On Monday morning a force
of men began moving the store, and
before night Mr.. Gliding was ready
for business. Quick work that!
He will have an opening on Satur-
day evening, and souvenirs will be
given to all visitors at the store.
Miss Minnie Deily has been added to
the clerical force as cashier.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-03-06
THE COLUMBIAN.
BLOOMSBURY. PA.
SALES.

THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1909
M. A. Kikendall and J. l.. Snyder
will sell at public sale, on the prem
ises, at Hetlerville, in Mifflin Twp.
valuable real estate, consisting OF
two tracts of land, one containing 90
acres and the other 90 acres. The
improvements thereon are large
plank dwelling house, nearly new,
also barn and outbuildings.
Also, atthe same time and place,
NJ. A, Kikendall will sell personal
property, consisting of good horse,
cows, &c. Sale to commence at
ten o'clock am.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-03-06
New Store Building.

II. ]. Clark & Son will begin next
month the erection of three story
brick building on Center street ad-
joining their store building. 1t will
occupy the space up to the laundry
and will have front of about 80 feet.
The first floor will be a store room
with glass front with two show win
dows and entrance. The second
floor will have bay window in front
and will be for rent. The third floor
will have balcony on Center street.
Clark x Son are among our most
progressive business people.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-03-06
Fear the Coming of the Locusts.

Many of the fruit growers in Cum
berland valley are apprehensive OF
serious damage to fruit trees, because
this is the year for the locust. De-
putty Secretary Of Agriculture Martin
says the seventeen-year locust is due
this season in Cumberland, Dauphin,
Franklin and other Souten Pennsyl-
vanla counties. He expects the in
sect to make its appearance about
July or August, and says there is no
preventive.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-03-06
To Keep Eyeglasses Clean.

Every wearer of eyeglasses has
noticed how they become dim with
moisture when subject to sudden
change of temperature. A German
scientific paper says that this may be
prevented by rubbing the glasses with
soft potash soap every morning. They
may be polished bright after the soap
is applied. but an invisible film is
left on them that will prevent the
deposit of moisture.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-03-06
Called From Earth.

Mrs. Charles w. Richie, aged forty
four years, died at her home on East
Third street Monday night, after a
short illness. A family consisting of
a husband and five children are left
to mourn the loss of good wife and
an affectionate mother The remains
will be laid to rest in Rosemont
cemetery this afternoon. Services
will take place from the house.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-03-06

There is scarcely jewelry store
without sign, and the sign is us
ually an imitation of a clock with
the hands indicating 'S:fS, or eigh-
teen minutes after eight. A great
many people have no doubt wond-
cred at the universally. 1t is used
to represent the time Lincoln was
assassinated. Now jewelers. in the
city are agitating change to the
time when President Mckinley was
shot, this was 3:55 p. nj. A mum.
Der have already made the altera-
ton.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-03-06
They Broke the Machine.

Burglars entered the d. l., & w.
Depot through window Friday night,
and robbed the penny weighing ma
chine. The exact amount secured is
not known, but it did not exceed a
dollar or two as the earnings of the
machine had been lifted only short
time before.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-03-06
Changed Hands.

F. M. Leader, because of the de-
mand upon his time and attention
by the lumber business in which he
is engaged, has sold out his meat
market on Center street to Luther
Rayhorn, who comes here from
Cammal, Pa. Possession was de-
livered on Monday. Mr.. Rayhorn
is practical meat dealer with
many years experience, and will
keep first-class market. He re-
tains the force employed by Mr..
Leader.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-03-06

Mrs. George w. Titus was
buried in the cemetery at ,Shick-
shinny on Thursday. Her death
occurred two days previous. Before
marriage Mrs. Titus name was
Miss Ellen Rau. She was born
near Catawissa in 1850, and will no
doubt be remembered by many of
our readers. The sickness with
which she was afflicted was of brief
duration. In fact, for only two
hours preceding death did she
complain Of feeling unwell. Death
coming as it did SO sudden and
wholly unexpectedly has cast "a
gloom over the entire neighbor-
hood.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-03-06
Sale Adjourned,

On account of bad weather the
sale of the Samuel Hutchings farm
in Hemlock township was adjourned
to Monday, March 10, 1902, at p.
m. See advertisement in this paper.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-03-06
Deeds.

A new lot of deeds have just been
printed at this Office, conforming to
the Act of 1901. They are as good
as the best, and cheaper than some.
Price, 6 cents each, or S for IS cents.
Orders filled by mail on receipt OF
the cash. If.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-03-06

Frank Topin, Of the N0rH Amer-
aean, brought that paper to town
on Tuesday. 1t was the first city
daily to reach Bloomsbury since
Friday. They came by way OF
West Milton over the P. & r.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-03-06

So far as is known by the family
here, the residence of L. Z. Waller,
Esq. at Wilkes-Barre was not food
ed. The water was on the pave
ment and in the cellar. but did not
cover the first floor as reported.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-03-06

Twenty-Five foreigners, presuma.
bly, Italians, enroute to Pittsburg
were bloodhound at Catawissa Sun
day. They remained in the Penna.
Railroad station for nearly two
daYS.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-03-06

Owing to the delay in the mails
the report of w. c. II. u. County
convention did not reach us in time
for publication.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-03-06
SHOES
1 nat wear we'll,
look we'll, and are
comfortable.

The Herrick Shoe, for wom-
en-, at $3.50, $500 and $3.50.
TRY Me" Shoe, for women,
$500.
Box Calf Shoes, for women,
$3.50, Sl.75 and $500. An
leather.
The w. L. Douglas Shoes
for men, full line.
IF you want solid comfort,
buy our Government Shoe.
$3.50.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-03-06
DISASTROUS FLOODS.

CONTINUED from page III
The suburban citizen., 1902-07-05
Sending the Dead by Mail.

The Chinese of America send home
the bones of their dead for burial, but
the more economical American Japan
ese, to avoid such heavy freight
charges, cremate theirs and only send
the ashes home. They save thus, on
an average, S54.S5, for the freight on
dead Chlnaman's bones averages $55.
while the ashes Of dead japanese can
be put in large envelope and mailed
at cost of fifteen cents.
The transportation of the remains
of a Chlnaman takes, however, long
while--taies, indeed, over seven years
from the time of death-for the body
is first inferred in an American ceme-
terry, and then it is left till its turn
comes for shipment home-an interval
of waiting that amounts to seven
years. as rule.
The powerful Chinese companies
have charge Of all this work. They
look after the burial Of their deceased
members much as the benevolent as.
sociations OF this country do. The
japanese have no such companies.
They are, the Chinese say, too eco-
nomical to pay the necessary weekly
dues.
The suburban citizen., 1902-07-05
A Paper Wed ding.

At a recent paper wedding anniver-
sary the window curtains, portieres,
lamp shades and table covers were all
Of paper in a warm rose pink. The
gentlemen guests received buttonhole
bouquets of paper flowers that were
most realistic; favors for the ladies
were tiny baskets made by crocheting
rolled strips of white crepe paper; these
were filed with violets. Over the
damask tablecloth was laid a second
one of white crepe paper. the neatly
joined seams hidden by trailing lengths
of smilax. The plates were Of white
pasteboard with painted edges. Cups
for sherbets, ices, lobster newburg and
charlotte russes Were of white paper
set in a nest Of crepe paper made into
the semblance of a rose, tulip or chrys-
anthemum Little boat-shaped dishes
for bonbons, salted almonds or peanuts
were made by crochetlng fine twisted
ropes of paper.-Good Housekeeping
The suburban citizen., 1902-07-05
@ FRI:Z5 F) )E0
AFASHH0M@(
GSNSAl(s;1

Ecru batiste is extremely fashion
able.
10 have the parasol to match the hat
is a smart touch.
Picture hats are most popular to be
worn with midsummer toilettes.
Green ostrich feather boas are
among the latest additions to the fem
mime wardrobe.
Long batiste or linen sashes of white,
ecru OF yellow will form a part OF
many summer outfits,
Blue dotted emerald green wells are
in line with the fad for the blue and
green combination.
A new cherry red. far prettier and
less vivid than former tints of this
color. Is much liked for trimming
touches.
Figured lawns, dimities and organ.
dies, in dainty colorings and designs,
mark the prevalence OF the gauzy ma
terlal vogue.
~ NNtAt hANooN2 hAN NUN
less sombre than formerly, and shirt
waist suits combining black and white
quite correct.
Very striking are the lace open-work
Isle stockings in white, with black
pattern, but a triae too bizarre to be
generally popular.
The surpllce collar, the bertha and
many frilled and rufied shoulder
pieces are among the most liked neck
arrangements of the summer.
Very striking are the entire blacE
hats of tulle or straw adorned with
sweeping ostrich plumes in combina.
ton with an all-white gown.
For extremely warm days shirt
waists Of white Japanese silk, tbia
mull-like mercerized cottons, white
dotted Swiss and lawn, plentifully lace
trimmed. are the popular kinds.
The suburban citizen., 1902-07-05
or not the woman is q gentlewomun.--
Philadelphia Record.
Jot Ornaments For Blondes.

For the fair-haired, white-skinned
woman there are some charming fan
cies In jeweled ornaments. Instead Of
a rope Of many strings of pearls, little
let beads serve to make a thick coil.
TO wear around the throat are wide
bandeaux of jet with an outstanding
rosette of curling jet ribbons set in
front. Huge bows Of jet ribbon with
a rim of steel like tiny piping at the
edges are a favorite form Of decoration
for the hair or shoulder, while on the
front Of the corsage will be set a spray
of flowers, huge poppy or a rose, the
lace-llke petals of each jet with IN
outline of steel or diamonds while the
centres are of quivering yellow to-
PAGES. Is not this novel notion?
More novel, though, than any Of
these is the floral neck ornament,
where an iris in alabaster stands out
on either side of the face, the long
green leaves clasping the throat and
showing here and there large green
stones. For the hair, too, similar
bandeaux are arranged, but unless for
fancy dress the large combs are in
finitely more attractive. Here the
broad curvng band of light tortoise
shell that comes above the prongs is
pierced, and an openwork spray Of
flowers, a scene or a figure enriched
with gems, is inserted.-New York
Commercial Advertiser.
The suburban citizen., 1902-07-05
Give Your Child a Garden.

1t is an exceptional child who would
not value flowers and garden of its
own. Boys and girls alike are delight
ed with the very idea of possessing
a bit of ground where they can plant
things and watch them grow. The
workers in city missions know that
even the most unpromising specimens
of slum childhood can be won by flow
ers; and among children of more fav-
Ored classes the moral influence Of
flowers is a force, though it is not rec
ognized nor extended as it might be.
People living in villages or small cities
usually have some ground around their
hemes in which they can set apart
a place for the chldren's garden. The
love Of nature fostered by this garden
making will prove a constant source
Of pleasure through the child's life.
The cultivation of habits of close OBJ
servation and the knowledge Of useful
and of harmful plants thus gained
is sure to be Of future value Let the
work of planning the childrens garden
begin with the early days of spring.
Woman's Home Companion.
The suburban citizen., 1902-07-05
The Modern Refrigerator.

The up-tO-date housewife believes
most thoroughly in the doctrine of
neatness and cleanliness and in having
things on view as much as possible.
The old fashioned iceboX has given
way to the modern refrigerator made
of tiles with heavy plate glass panels
in the doors so that the contents of
the shelves may be readily inspected
and kept in a wholesome condition at
the same time. The metal water cooler
that has been doing duty for several
generations has now been displaced
by an ice water receptacle Of glass.
The glass cooler comes in two sizes,
the larger one being supplied with
tin cylinder in the centre. so that the
filtered water shall not be contaminat-
ed by coming in contact with the ice.
In the smaller receptacle the ice cylin-
der is of glass, but naturally more liza
Nle to become broken if not handled
with special care than the metal
holder.-New York Post.
The suburban citizen., 1902-07-05
. . R T. CLIP ES

Water Sponge Cake-Beat the yolk
Of one egg; add half a cupful of sugar
and beat again. add one teaspoonful
of lemon juice and three tablespoonfuls
Of water; then add two-thrds Of a cup
full Of flower and one level teaspoonful
of baking powder; then add carefully
the white Of the egg beaten stiff; turn
into a creased pan and bake in mod
crate oven fifteen minutes.
Peach Blanc Mange--Stran off the
liquor from one can Of peaches; put
this juice into an agate pan over the
fire; rub three level tablespOonfuls Of
corn starch in little cold water; add
it to the boiling juice. stirring five min
utes; cut the peaches In small sections;
add them to the syrup; pour into
mould that has been rinsed in cold
water; stand in q cool place until
stiffened; serve with sweetened
whipped cream.
Stewed Beef Steak-Have a steak
from the upper round cut an inch and
IA half thick; it will probably weigh
three pounds; put in frying pan one
tablespoonful of butter; lay in the
steak and brown quickly on both Sides
then pour over boiling water to cover
the steak; add two tablespoonfuls of
chopped onion, one teaspoonful of
sweet herbs and one cup Of tomato;
cover closely and simmer two hours;
after the first hour add one teaspoon
full Of salt and little pepper; lift the
steak to hot platter; brown a little
flour over the fire; rub it smooth in
cold water; then add it to the liquid
in the frying pan; add seasoning ana
when boiling strain it over the meat
Eggs in Bread Sauce-Slice one good
sized onion, pour boiling water over it,
and let it stand five minutes; then
drain and cover with two cupfuls of
milk; add four cloves, one-fourth tea.
spoonful Of salt and simmer half an
hour; press through as much of the
onion as possible; put one Tablespoons
full of butter in q frying pan, and add
one tablespoonful of -four; when
melted and stirred till smooth. add the
milk, stirring until thickened; add half
cup Of stale bread crumbs, and sea
son with salt, pepper and a pinch of
ground mace; simmer for five minutes
and turn into baking dish; break in
six eggs, dust with salt and pepper,
and put in hot oven till eggs are set.