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The Conservative, 1902-04-24
What we call corn
ABOUT CORN. is an American in
stitution, both the

stitution. both the
grain itself and the name we apply to
it. Abroad they call it maize. In Eng
land wheat and rye are corn too. The
pilgrim fathers called this native grain
sometimes Indian wheat, sometimes
Indian corn. When it began
to assume such great import
ance as crop they called it just corn
for short. 1t seems to have been
raised forever in this country. They
find ears Of it slowed away along
with the mummies in South Ameri-
can countries-little runty nubbins
with blue kernels, such as the
Mexicans make atole out of to this
day. It has never become such fav-
orite anywhere else as it is here; do
you suppose this fact has had any
thing to do with the making of his
tory? The United States leads
in its production by vast
majority against all the world,
including the rest of America. We
produced in 1900 2,100 million
bushels, out of world crop of 1880
million; rs per cent. The next COM
petitor is not one of the Central or
South American countries, as one
might suppose, but Austria Hungary,
which furnishes per cent of the
total. Most of the southern European
nations raise little corn but prob
ably they feed it to their horses, in
stead Of to their children as we do.
The Conservative, 1902-04-24
Among other pungent remarks upon
Lo

the subject, Mr.. Boslaw says:
DO not discriminate unjustly
The merchant, the banker, the
lawyer, or the man of leisure, have
no rights that inure to them to the
detriment of the farmer and the
laborer. On the other hand, the
farmer and the laborer should not
expect all extension of any special
favors which would be detrimental to
the interests of the tradesman or
professional man. Do not assess one
for the position he occupies, but for
the property you find he has on hand.
"The law governing the assessment
of property specifically provides that
all property shall be assessed at it's
cash value and action could be
brought against every assessor who
violates these provisions and his
oath of Office by returning property
otherwise than at it's cash value If,
however, you are determined to fol-
low precedent established by long
use of abuse in this particular. in
violating the law, would suggest
that you do so more systematically.
You have all heard of the man who
stood so straight that he leaned
backward, and the schoolmaster who
whipped his little brother is not un-
known to you. The same spirit pre-
walls among assessors. who, lest they
be charged with favoring the rich or
powerful, take every opportunity to
"gouge' them.
After having sworn to assess all
property found, the assessors meet
and agree to "allow'' each farmer
several hundred bushels of corn for
seed and feed, but neglect to exempt
tn F., washboard over which the poor
widow bends to win her daily bread.
This is slightly out of line with their
openly announced intention Of pro-
tecting the needy, but the needy one
in this case doesn't happen to be a
farmer, as the majority Of assessors
are.
The railroads catch it. In many
counties where land is worth from
$50 to $75 per acre the narrow right
of-way is assessed at higher valua.
tion than the land for two miles on
each side of it. Nobody takes the
trouble to champion the cause of the
railroad company. and it would avail
them little if they did, but it is
pleasant to hear the truth spoken
once in while. and Mr.. Boslaw's
suggestion that "the average assessor
does not understand the Importance
Of the Office which he holds'' and the
further caution to abuse the law
systematically, if at all, are particu-
larly refreshing, though there is
room to doubt the efficacy of his re.
marks to cura tho evil and tO fear
The Conservative, 1902-04-24
Che Conservative.

In this game the contestants are
provided with the requisite material
and requested to write down as many
slang expressions as possible within
a given time. Each searches g. her
brain for bits of vulgarity, and some
surprisingly long lists of questionable
phrases and expressive abbreviations
are handed in to the judges, who
promptly bestow the prize upon the
lady who has conjured up the least
slang. ~
This is very pretty in it's way, and
the successful contestant has reason
to be proud Of the reward which. her
unsophisticatedness has earned while
the deceit upon the part of the ladies
having charge of the entertainment is
excusable, as it is practiced in good
cause.
A similar confidence game is being
worked upon inhabitants of the
Philippines, and the end in nowise
justifies the means. The native Off
cial of pueblo is requested to report
the condition of their municipality
to the American commissioners He
does so,-it must be admitted not
without indulging in the Asiatic
habit Of eyaggeration-and, having
painted glowing picture of the con-
ditions in his city, it's peacefulness,
industry, thrift and contentment, for
wards the report to the proper au-
thorities. and with hopeful solicltude
awaits the granting of additional
rights and privileges to his people,
feeling that their loyalty and obedi-
ence deserve reward.
But, instead Of being accepted as
proof that the people of this COM
munity are entitled to greater
measure of confidence, and to be re-
warded accordingly, the report turns
up months afterwards as an indorse-
ment of the American policy, and to
reinforce petition for the retention
of an American military officer in
actual control OF the affairs OF the
municipality.
10 trap a lady into the confession
of her inability to be vulgar and then
to reward her innocence, is justif-
able deceit; to inveigle a childish
dependent into a confession of virtue.
and then to use that confession to de-
feat the very purpose which it was
SO confidently expected to accom-
plish. is shameless deception, ,-espe-
cially when practiced upon a people
in whose minds we are ostenslbly en-
deavoring to instill the great princi-
pies of honesty and morality.
Mr.. @. @. Boslaw,
uNYuCT ~
The Conservative, 1902-04-24

Mr.. @. @. Boslaw,
UNJUST DIS clerk Of York county,
CRIMINATION. Nebraska, assesses
the assessors at a
valuation somewhat lower than that
at which they hold themselves.
The Conservative, 1902-04-24
An enthusiastic
Briton declares that
his cOuntrymen are
CAUTION.

ready to explode with patriotism when
the peace terms are made public. To
guard against premature discharge,
the fuse had better be cut long enough
to outlast Paul Kruger.
The Conservative, 1902-04-24

Hon. T.. Estrada
THE PRESIDENT. Palma, of Central
Valley New York,
is seeing the sights in Cuba. If he
likes the country he may settle there.
Prince Henry's
A NOTEWORTHY statement that
EXCEPTION. American crowds
are orderly and
"their own controllers leads us to
believe that he did not visit the SEN
ate chamber, after all.
The Conservative, 1902-04-24
BARBAROUS.

piled to the sullen citizen in the Philip
pines is form of torture worse than
the wheel, more diabolical than the In
dian methods, and almost as bad as the
West Point hazings.
The Conservative, 1902-04-24

Most people usu-
ally eschew parlor
games on account
Of their tediousness
] one recently in
The Conservative, 1902-04-24

Investigation has
proved that the
"water cure" ap-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-08

"Ten per cent Of the worlds popula-
ton is more or less somnambulistic," /"
said a physician, according to the Phil
adelphia Record, "and every one, at
one time or another, has done n little
sleepwalking. l myself when a lad
got up, dressed, took my books and
went TO school ON a summer night, my
father following close behind to. see
that | should come TO no harm.
"Blond persons are more apt 20 be
somnambulists than dark folk, and in
cold climates there Is more somnambu-
lism than in warm ones. In certain
Greenland villages, l have been told,
the hut doors are locked from without
by watchman in order that those
within may not come forth I'm their
sleep and maybe freeze TO death, but
in Egypt and such like hot lands such
precaution is unnecessary"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-08
Her Hrand.

a correspondent writes: Two wom-
en- were strong supporters of Il local
cooperative store, but one day as one
Of them was passing down the street
she was surprised TO see her friend
coming out Of a licensed srocer's shop.
Il thocht Mrs Broom, ye wis a mem
Der o the Cor was her remark. 80
am; but, dae ye ken this, there's nae
shop in Glcsca get sic nice beef ham
as in here
"Some days later Mrs Broon's friend
went into this shop TO buy a sample
Of the beef ham. on entering the shop
she asked the man If he would give
her a pun o. the beef ham Mrs. Broom
gets here A quiet smile stole over
the shopman's face. oh, yes he said;
4 can obleege you. IIiy you brocht Il
bottle WI your Glasgow Times.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-08

A young man living on Walnut Hills
is a close worker in money matters
that is, he stays close TO the shore with
his expenditures. He had the good
luck TO marry a girl whose parents are
quite wealthy and is at present living
with his wife in one of his father-in-
laws houses.
One day not long since while dis
cussing affairs with a friend the latter
asked:
"Did the old gentleman give you that
house"
"Well-er-no, not exactly" was the
answer. "He offered it TO me, but
wouldn't accept It,"
"How's thatW asked the friend.
"Well," answered the man who had
made the lucky matrimonial venture,
'you see the house really belongs to
me. I'm living in 1t, rent free, and I'll
get It when the old man dies. If ac-
cepted it now, I'd have to pay the
taxes. "-Cincinnau Enquirer.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-08
To NV Friends.

ii is with joy I tell you what Kodol
did for me- l was troubled with my
stomach for several months. Upon
being advised to use Kodol, did so,
and words cannot tell the good it has
aone me. A neighbor had dyspepsia
SO that he had tried most everything.
l told him to use Kodol. Words of
gratitude have come to me from him
because I recommended it.-Goo. w.
Fry Viola Iowa Health and strength,
of mind and body, depend on the stom-
ach and normal activity Of the diges-
tive organs Kolod, the great recon
structiye tonic, cures all stomach and
bowel troubles, indigestion, dyspep-
sia. Kodol digests any good food you
eat Take a dose after meals City
Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-08
State Of Ohio, city of Toledo, LucaI

State of Ohio, City of Toledo, Lucas
County, IS.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that
is senior partner of the firm o
j. Cheney & Co., doing business
the city of Toledo, county and
ate of aforesaid, and that said firm
ill pay the sum of one hundred dol.
rs for each and every case of Ca
Irrh that cannot be cured by the use
Halls C9tarrh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn TO before me and subscribed
my presence, this 9Th day af De
amber, A. d., 1856.
(Seal.) A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
billy, and acts directly on the blood
bd mucous surfaces of the system
Halls Family Pills are the best.
end for testimonials, free
f. J. CHENEY G CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-08

While we read history we make his
tory. Every great crisis Of human his
tory is a pass Of ThermopylH, and
there is always a Leonidas and his
800 to die I'm 1t If they cannot conquer.
And so long as liberty has one martyr,
so long as one drop Of blood is poured
out for her, so long from that bloody
sweat OF the agony Of humanity shall
spring hosts as countless as the forest
leaves and mighty as the sea.-George
William Curtis.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-08
VOLCANOES,
Some Facts About These Vents 60 tn.
Enrth's Interior Fire.

Enrth's Interior Fire.
Eons ago the earth on which we
live was a huge mass of "fire mist"
Astronomers tell us that today in the
heavens we can see vast nebulp, sug-
gesting what the earth was once.
Gradually the surface of the "fre
mist" cooled and hardened, but the in.
terror is still intensely hot. Whether
IL is solid, liquid or yiscous we do not
know. This heat, raging miles below
the surface, at times escapes through
the hard crust by vents or volcanoes.
There are from 800 to 800 volcanoes
on the globe. This estimate includes
merely live volcanoes which within re-
cent times have been in action. If we
should count the many mountains scat
tered over the earth which show today
signs Of volcanic action I'm more re-
mote past, the estimate would have to
be increased by many hundreds.
Volcanoes would seem TO be arranged
with more or less symmetry in belts
circling the great oceans. A ring of
fire surrounds the Pacific. Starting ot
the South Shetland islands, several
hundred miles south of Cape Horn, n
belt of volcanoes extends up the west
coast Of South America, Central Amer
lea and North America; from Alaska II
crosses the Pacific along the Aleutan
Islands to Kamchatka; thence 1t fol-
lows the east edge Of the Pacific
through the Kurile islands, Japan, For
mosa, the Philippines, the Moluccas,
the Solomon islands, the North Heb
rides, New Zealand and finally ends
in Mounts Terror and Erebus, on
the Antarctic continent.-Geographic
| Magazine.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-08
A YOUNG LADVs LIFE SAVED.

At Panama, Colombia, by Chamber
lain's collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy.
DR.. Chas. II. Uutter, a prominent
physician of Panama, Colombia, in {
recent letter states: Last Marcl
had as a patient a young lady six
cen years of age, who had a very
lad attack of dysentery. Everything
prescribed for her proved ineffectua
md she was growing worse every
lour. Her parents were sure she
would die. She had become so weak
hat she could not turn over in BET
What TO do at this critical moment
gas a study for me, but l thought OF
chamberlain's Collie, Cholera ant
Ciarrhoea Remedy and as a last re
tort prescribed it. The most won
ierful result was effected. Withir
eight hours he was feeling much bet
ter; inside OF three days she was
apon her feet and ut the end of one
week was entirely we'll" For sale
ly City Drug Store and f. J. Ram
sey
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-08

The dlrectness Of the bees flight Is
proverbial. The shortest distance be-
tween any two given points is called a
bee line. Many observers think that
the immense eyes with which the in.
sect is furnished greatly assist If they
do not entirely account for the arrowy
straightness of its passage through the
air.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-08
THE ASSESSED VALUE.
South MeAlester viii Reach Close
"a n MiIIion ard Half

south McAlester VIII Reach Close
to a Million and a Half.
City Assessor Treadwell has com.
tied the footings of the annual as
ssments of the city of South Meal.
ter and will report at the meeting
the council Monday night. He will
port S1,562, 1884 on the books. The
ilway property is assessed at S123,'
0, which the railroads claim is ex
ipt from taxation. This being de
cted from the total leaves 81 ,439,
4. II is thought that after the equal
ltion board completes its work on
e assessors returns, the total valu
ion will probably reach one and one
If million dollars.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-08

Foley's Kidney Cure is a medicine
free from poisons and will cure any
case of kidney disease that is not be
yond the reach of medicine.-Foi
sale by Bonner & Bonner.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-08

We keep DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pep
sin in plain view, but if you don't
happen to see it, why ask for it, The
manufacturers guarantee it to cure
Dyspepsia and all forms of Stom-
ach Troubles. Sold by W. B. Frame
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-08

We heard an Irishman make this
statement today: "The United States
viii trade the Philippines for Ireland
In order that it may raise its own po-
licemen."
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-08
Hadn't Heard IL,

"Money talks" asseverated Glider
sleeve.
II am not so sure of that" retorted
Throckmorton. 1T is not on speaking
terms with mn."-Detroit Free Press.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-08

We win admit that our memory is
b poor we can't remember in the
corning why we decided the night be-
)re to get up early.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-08

II you pick" at a man because he
is Industrious, it is a sign that you
have been accused OF too much loaf
ing
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-08
Liked the Old Way Hest.

Bridget" asked Mrs. De Leon, "can
you cook on scientific principlesT'
"Sure, ma'am, what's the matter
with cookin' on range?" asked SEN
sible Bridget.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-08

1t is said of very successful Ard
more man that he has never yet found
time to try to do anybody up.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-08

Tickets on sale every
Wednesday and Saturday
during July and August.
Limit sixty days from date
OF sale.
Pullman Sleepers, Parlor
Cafe Cars, through Reclining
Chair Cars (sea.s free).
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-08

Every failure in life Is in some way
connected with gambling and drink
Ing. The next great cause is loafng
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-08

"soy, Chimmie. wotd de boss call y
up fer?"
''T' call me down."--Baltimore News.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-08
Write or call on

Gus HoovHn. d. M. MoReAs, WIN. WEEKS
T.P.A. T.P.A GP&T A.
Waco, Tex, IT. Worth Tex. Tyler. Tex.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-11-13

Mrs. Amanda Bartch, wife OF
Judge Geo. w. Bartch, died at her
home in Salt Lake City, Utah on
Monday. The deceased was born
in Hemlock township. this county,
in IS45 and was therefore 81 years
of age. She is survived by hus-
band and three daughters beside a
brother and three sisters. one of the
latter being Mrs. T. J. Barton Of
Bloomsbury. The body will be
brought here for burial. 1t will
arrive on Sunday and the funeral
will take place the following day
from the residence of J. E. Welli-
yer of Leonard street, nephew.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-11-13

Sun & Fowler's beautiful pro-
duction "Circumstantia Evidence"
will be presented atthe Opera House
Tuesday evening next. This play
is one of the strongest in the English
language. Ittells story of genuine
heart interest, and is interpreted by
a company of exceptional merit.
All special scenery will be used.
Our people will recall the excellent
minstrel performance given here by
Mr.. Sun two weeks ago. He prom
ises something fine in "Circum-
stantial evidence" and he is one of
the few theatrical managers who
keep their play bill promises. Seats
can be obtained at Bidleman's Book
Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-11-13
PURELY PERSONAL

Ben Gliding went TO Mt. Carmel yes;er-
day.
w. H. Coffman spent Sunday with friends
at Wilkesbarre and Kingston.
J. l.. Ipillon is in Philadelphia this week,
attending the annual chrysanthemum show.
Harry Richie witnessed Lincoln J. Car
ter's THE Darkest Hour" at Danvile last
night.
7. w. Nichols, Of the Canning Company,
is back from Philadelphia, where he spent
the past two weeks.
Edward Eyer Of Philadelphia visited his
parents Mr.. and Mrs. F. c. Eyer on North
Market street this week.
Deputy postmaster Edwin Ent spent Sun.
day with his wife, who is visiting her former
home in Weatherly, Ia.
George w. Mears and wife Of Rupert, and
c. s. Furman of Bloomsburg attended the
reunion of the Legion of Honor at Phila-
lphia last week.
Joseph Hendler Of Wilkes Barre, was in
town on Monday Mr.. Hendet was the
contractor for the stone work on the river
bridge here few years ago.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-11-13
Columbia & Montour El. Ry.
TIME TABLE IN EFFECT JUNE
I,Iooe, and until further notice

Cars leave Bloom for Espv, Amedia, Lime
Ridge, Berwick and intermediate points as
follows:
A. NJ. 500, $40, 6;ao, 700, 7;4o, S;2o,
600, o:4o, Io;2o, iI:co, iI'4o.
P. NJ. 1870, 100, I:4o, 2.2o, 500, $40,
4:2o, 500, $40, 6:2o, 700, 7;4o, $50, 600,
1920 and (II:oo Saturday nights only.
Leaving depart from Berwick one hour
from time as given above, commencing at
500 a. IN.
Leave Bloom for Catawissa A. M. 6:2o,
700, 7:4o, S;2o, 600, 9;Io, 1000, II;4o.
p. M. 1920, 100 1910, 2;2o, 500, $40,
4:2o, 500, $40, o;2o, TOO, 7.4o, S:so 9;oc
9:4o 1920 and (II;oo Saturday nights only
Cars returning depart from Catawissa &c
minutes from time as given above
ID. G.. HACKETT,
Superintendent.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-11-13

Oscar Lowenberg is at the
Miners Hospital at Fountain
Springs, where he underwent an
operation for a split knee cap a
couple of weeks ago. DR.. Biddle
performed the operation. The knee
was opened and the broken cap
drawn together with wire. Oscar
Is greatly pleased with his treat
ment, but says it requires deal OF
nerve to stay there as men are
brought in almost daily in terribly
mangled conditions.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-11-13

7. A. Schott of Danville owns
three violins, which he values at
thousands of dollars. The oldest
was made in Italy in I64o and an
other is a Stradivarius, made in
1880. The first instrument was
brought to this country from France
by Anthony Schott, grandfather of
Mr.. Schott. Then it came into
possession of his uncle. Joseph
Schott, and from him it descended
to the present owner. The third
instrument is a cello, which is ISo
wears old.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-11-13

Fri Treibelpiece, formerly OF
Pine Township, this county, now
residing at Benscoter's Pond, and J.
R. Fowler departed Tuesday morn
ing on a deer hunting expedition to
Eddy's Lick, Clinton county. They
will be out for probably three weeks,
unless they should have the good
fortune to capture couple of the
ruminant quadrupeds the first day,
in which event they will come home
on the next train.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-11-13

One of Bloomsburg's most PROM
inent young men drove to Danville
recently with a lady friend, and
after taking supper at the Montour
House, returned home again. When
he reached the livery stable he was
informed that the horse he brought
back was not the one he went down
with. The hostler at Danville had
given him somebody else's horse.
The liveryman here got matters
arranged so that there was no arrest
for horse stealing.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-11-13

The following letters are held at
the Bloomsbury, Pa, postoffice, and
will be sent to the dead letter office
November a5,I9oa. Persons calling fol
these letters willplease say "that they
were advertised Nov. I3, I9oa":
r. S. Harlan, Messrs Breakstone
Grossman & Co., Frank Malcom, Mr..
Frank Mills, Mrs. Marth Segraves,
Miss Margaret Yooye.
One cent will be charged on each
letter advertised.
]. G. BROWN, P. M.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-11-13

A young man, one of the number
of rooters who accompanied the
Wyoming foot ball team to town on
Saturday, caused quite an excite
ment at the close of the game by
stealing the Normal colors from a
student. In the attempt to regain
it the flag was torn and the fellow,
with a piece of it in his possession
took to his heels and ran down town.
He was hotly pursued by some
Normalites and given a good trounc-
ing. Three or four others of the
visiting contingent were also rough
ly handled. The lesson taught
them was one which they are not
likely to forget very soon.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-11-13

"Hearts of Cold" the much
heralded pastoral drama, with an
elegant array of special scenery,
wonderful mechanical effects, and
an all star cast comes to the Opera
House tonight. This show has
been booked since April and is un-
doubtedly one of the seasons best
rural dramatic attractions.