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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02
Ira D. Sankey is Blind.

Ira d. Sankey, the associate of the
late Dwight l.. Moody, the famous
singing evangelist, who recently lost
the sight OF his left eye, has now be-
come wholly blind, at the Sankev
bone, I4S South Oxford street, Brook
lyn.
A fact which adds to the pathos of
the case of the famous evangelist and
hymn writer is that Mr. Sankey HIM
self does not fully realize the serious
ness of his condition, and believes his
affliction to be only temporary. With
characteristic tenderness and concern
he has beer most anxious that his
friends and the public generally should
not know Of his affliction, and he is
said TO believe that his true condition
is not known to them.
Mr.. Sankey is now sixty-four years
old. He has been engaged in evan
gelistlc work since 1874. In that year
he met Dwight l.. Moody at the the
Young Mems Christian association in
Indianapolis, and several months later
becs me associated with him.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02
Two New Mail Routes.

Yesterday marked the beginning
of two new mail routes. They start
from Millville and will afford the
people of that part of the county a
convenience for which they have
long been clamoring.
Route No. ? for which James
Lawton is the carrier goes to lola
via Roy Dildine's and ID. w. Rob-
bins thence to Serene, Greenly's
Coles Mill, Lawton Settlement,
Bunker Hill and via w, 2. Ewes
to Millville.
Route No. 3 for which Joseph
Kitchen is carrier goes to lola
school-house thence to Shoemaker
town, Serene, Sulphur Springs,
Geo. Boudman' S, Abram Bennett S,
J. L. Ewes and A. +. Girton' S
thence to Lick Run to Vim. Jones,
thence to John Potter's via B. F.
Karshner, Stackhouse's corner
thence to Gordners corner, Winter
steen school house, ], B. Lyons,
M. Cox and Pine Summit post
Office, thence to Barr's, Houghton' S,
Moser's School House, Bogart'
aud Titman's through lola to Mill
vile.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02
Sweet Corn Oornered.

Sweet corn, if the present price of
the seed can be taken as criterion,
will be somewhat of a luxury the COM
ing summer.
A quotation from prominent New
York seed house shows Stowall's
Evergreen, favorite variety, to be
worth from $40 to SIS bushel, and
the quantity is limited at that. Sweet
corn was abundant in this section
last season, the curb market was sur
feitei with it, and the price was away
down, but things will be different
this season, unless signs fail. The
high price of the seed will result in a
small acreage, and consequent re-
duced crop.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

J. R. Fowler is considering some
improvements to the Opera House
the coming season. The stage will
probably be made higher and deep
er, and fitted with new scenery or
drops, several rows of seats replaced
by plush seats, the floor given a
gradual elevation from the stage
back, and the exterior generally
improved, Manager Fowler has
long felt the necessity Of modern
stage. Nearly every company
carrying special scenery complain
of the stage, particularly the heighth
while a great many other shows
aware Of the tremendous difficulty
with which they would have to
contend to stage their production,
pass the town by entirely.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02
TAILOR MADE SUITS.

N. S. Tingley has accepted the
agency for Reinach, Ullman & Co.
of Chicago, merchant tailors, and is
ready to supply made-to measure
clothing at prices lower than can be
obtained elsewhere. He has large
line of samples to select from. His
place Of business is the third floor of
the COLUMBIAN building. *.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

Miss Stella Miller was on Mon
day called to Loysville for the
second time on account of her
brothers illness. Only last week
little sister succunbed to typhoid
fever, and now the brother is i'll
with the same disease. The school
is a Lutheran institution for home
less children.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

The lite of Mrs. Lizzie J. Raup
came to an end at her home in
Light Street early Saturday morn
ing after long period of suffering
with consumption, and her remains
were laid to rest in the Light Street
Cemetery Tuesday morning. She
was thirty-seven years of age and
leaves to survive a husband and
one son.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02
The State Craftsmanship.

Since the positive refusal of
Democratic State Chairman William
7. Greasy to serve another term in
that capacity, J. w, Meyer of
Pottsville is being very prominently
mentioned as his successor. Mr..
Meyers experience for several
years as State Secretary would
stand him in good stead in this
position.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

Peter A, Kline has purchased
and taken possession of a first class
livery stable at Harrisburg. He will
also engage in contract work, haul
ing etc. Mr.. Kline was formerly
the steward of the Bloom Poor Dis
trict. His many friends wish him
the best of success.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

Several interesting ball games
have been played by the varsity and
scrub teams of the Normal the past
week. OF the four games played
the scrut have captured three, An
estimate of the strength Of the var
sity team can hardly be based on
three games, however, as Newton
and Hayes played with the scrubs.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

A Bootblacks' Union has been
formed in Wilkes Barre. The Union
has concluded that all boys under
IA years of age be compelled to go
to school, and in this way they
think their union can be kept up.
Another rule they intend putting
in force is not to allow any boot.
black to shine in the middle of the
street or block up any passageway,
make noise or cry out.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

Jacob Miller died suddenly at his
home at Pittston Junction on Mon
day. He was taken i'll at eleven
O'Clock and died two hours later.
He was Is years of age. A wife
and eight children survive. Peter
Miller of Bloomsbury is a son.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

Theta Castle No, 276 Knights of
the Golden Eagle will have open
house on the evening of April ID.
A literary and musical program is
being arranged. Among the par
ticipants will be the Cryder Orches-
ira of Lime Ridge, and Miss Houser
elocutionist.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

DR.. Redeker was called to the
Bloomsbury Car Manufacturing
Plant yesterday to attend Clarence
Miller, who was caught beneath a
pile of falling lumber and severely
injured. His right leg was broken
in three places below the knee. He
was removed by six of his fellow
workmen to his home at East
Bloomsbury.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

Mrs. Charles ID. Hamlin died in
Philadelphia on Tuesday. She and
her husband formerly resided in
Catawissa, and are we'll known
there They have resided III Phila.
delphia for a year or more.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

Rev. J. d. Thomas read paper
on " Easter Morning" at the meet
ing of the ministerial union OF the
Wyoming and Susquehanna Chassis
of the Reformed Church, held at
Sunbury on Monday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

Bellefonte and Mt. Carmel each
have a bugbear. The former a
woman in black" and the latter
a Jack the hugger." Both are
having a Wholesome effect on the
young, inasmuch as they are afraid
to go out after dark. A person of
this sort might effect great good in
Bloomsbury, in the way Of elimina-
ting the nocturnal parade element
in the girls of tender years, who
walk the streets at an hour when
they had ought to be at home in
bed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

G.. Snyder and family have gone
to Atlantic City to resume charge
of Hotel Normandie. The hotel
will hereafter be opened the year
round.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

After a residence of thirty-three
years in Rupert, Joseph Rauch,
aged "a years died at his home in
that village Monday evening. The
cause of his death was Bright S
disease with which he had long suf-
fered. His nearest surviving rela-
tives are the following nieces and
nephews Mrs, John Fortner, Mrs.
+. f. Roe, of town, Mrs. Myra
Heist, of Rupert, James Rauch and
John Rauch, of Hazleton. Funeral
this afternoon at two o'clock.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

William Patterson is dead at his
home in Greenwood township. He
was aged about sixty-nine years.
The funeral will take place today.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

Kelley's Big Female Minstrels
will hold forth at the Opera House
next Thursday evening, April. 9
A female band and orchestra will be
quite a novelty for Bloomsbury.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

The American Car and Foundry
Company's paint shops at Berwick
were destroyed by fire Tuesday
morning. The contents consisting
of paint and valuable stencil plates
were all lost.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

w. c. Mckinney moved on Mon
day to Berwick, where he will re-
side in the future. He will have
the only exclusive shoe store in
Berwick.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

Fisher, Normals old reliable, has
signed to pitch with the Whining
ton, Delaware, club the coming
season. Fisher has discovered how
not to strike out, and we look for
him to make the batting records Of
the heavy hitting Wilmington S
look like thirty cents.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

Freas Hicks has moved into one
of w. A. Hartzell's houses on East
street, Just across the street from
his former residence.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

w. S Rishton has increased his
facilities for serving soda water by
adding a larger ice cream chest.
He has also purchased and is daily
looking for its arrival, an ice
chopper. His equipment in this
department is first class, and he
enjoys a large patronage.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

The Jerseytown Methodist Episco-
pal Church congregation will serve
an Easter Eve Supper Saturday
evening April n. Price r5c. The
general public is invited.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

Meetings in the Old Presbyterian
church will be continued every
evening this week. The Pastor
Rev. X. II. Sawtelle extends an
invitation to everyone TO attend.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

Friday brought to close many
of the schools throughout the
county. Appropriate and interest
ing exercises were held in num-
Der of instances.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

Mrs. DR.. l. w. Willis was on
Saturday apprised by telegram of
the death at his home IN Los
Angeles, California, of Bright R.
Paxton, son of the late Col. Joseph
Paxton. His death wipes out the
entire family of nine children. He
was eighty nine years of age. His
wife nee Emeline Barton, of Blooms
burg. survives.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

Ralph Aul has quit his position
with the Welliver Hardware Com.
pany of Danville, and returned to
Espy. He proposes to truck the
coming summer.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

Frank Chromis who has been i'll
for the past few weeks is still in a
very precarious condition. His re-
covery is in doubt.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

A man who advertised for cook
and music teacher received rine
answers to the former advertisement
and $50 to the latter.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

The A. & 7. Piograph Company
will exhibit at Shenandoah to-
morrow night and at Kaier's Opera
House, Mahanoy City Saturday,
matinee and night.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

b. G.. Keller and family on Tues
day, bade good bye to friends at
Benton and moved to Walla Walla,
Washington.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

J. w. Wright has sold the
Bloomsburg--Millville stage line to
II. J. Shoemaker. The new pro.
prietor took charge Monday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

Charles Mills has moved into the
double house on the Freas lot on
Third street, recently purchased by
w. H. Fisher.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

We just received very large
line of some of the latest books.
Please call and see them at Mercer S
Drug and Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

The days have caught up with
the nights and light will have the
advantage over darkness for several
months,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

This is the time of year when in
olden times our mothers would
give us sulphur on bread and
molasses.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

Hair brushes, nail brushes, cloth
brushes, tooth brushes, nail brushes
etc, at Mercer's Drug and Book
Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

You can find the incest and largest
line of bibles. large and small in
Bloomsbury at Meicer Drug and
Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

James Saltzer has moved into DR..
II. c. Hower's house on Wes
Fourth street.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

Bishop Talbot will visit St. Paul's
Church Thursday April 23rd, at
which time the rite of confirmation
will be administered.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

A little son arrived at the home
of Freas Hutton on West street
Monday morning.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

1t is estimated that one hundred
cases of consumption develop each
day in New York City.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

Miss l.. Doak has moved into
Mrs. Skeer's property on West
street above Main.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

Meyer Lewis has been asked for
his terms to play ball, by the
Wilmington, Del. team.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

L. +. Carpenter won the Wheel
mems euchre prize Tuesday even
ing.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

Lampsl Large and small, very
large line at Mercer's Drug and
Book Store
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

Early cabbage plants at Joseph
Garrison's, on 5th street. Ut
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02
LOCAL NEWS.
Legal advertisements on page 7

The grange has a membership in
New York State of 70, 900.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02

Seven years in business is our
reference. Gem Steam Laundry
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-04-02
THE COLUMBIAN.
BLOOMSBURG, fA.

THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 1908.
Entered atthe Post ONCE at bloomsbury, ia
as second class matter, March ! 1883.
Evening journal., 1903-04-17
Children's Dresses.

Cnildwn's Ready-to-Wear Dresses,
made in the most popular effects, worth
double the price quoted.
Children's Dresses, made CT percale
gingham, madras and chamorays, trim
med with tucks, hemstitching, laces
and embroideries; sizes from / yca- to
4; value soc and 75c Srecial at
25c and 40c
Wash Sailor Suits, in striped ging-
hams, plain chambrays and duck, with
rings, trimmed with braid; others with
bands Of white piQue; also, bow knot,
full skirts, with deep hem; sizes to
IA years; value $3.50 and s1.75: all
marked at .................... .9Sc
We also carry full line Of White
Lawn Dresses in various styles, prices
ange 25c., 49c., 69c, CSC, S1.f9 and
lS1gS
Evening journal., 1903-04-17
DIED.

HAUsER-In this city, on April 10, 1903.
Mrs. Anna f. Hauser, age Gl years.
Relatives. friends and members Of
Rosary Society of Sacred Heart Church
are invited ito attend the funeral from the
residence of her son-in-law. George W.
Tschan. No. 2O5 Fifth avenue, on Satur-
day morning, April 18th, at 9 O'Clock. In
terment at New Cathedral Cemetery. High
mass ut Sacred Heart Church at $3.50 a. m.
KITTINGER--ln this city, on April is,
1908 Leonard Kittinger. aged 6S years.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
,tend ghe funeral services at his late resi-
dence. No. 413 Delaware avenue. on Mon
day az y o'clock, noon. Kindly omit
flowers.
ATARTIN-In this city, on April Is, 1908,
Anna J. Martin, aged G. years.
Funeral services at her late residence
No. 300 Jackson street, on Sunday morning
al o'clock Interment at Union Hill
Cemetery, Kennett Square, Pa.
lMII.LER-In this city. on Apiil 16, 1893
1 Hannah j., relict of James ID. Miller
| in her 90th year.
! Funeral at her late residence, Pennsyi
Evening journal., 1903-04-17
Great Shirt Waist Selling.

There Is no store showing so SPLEEN
did stock of nav Waists as this che.
Neither can you find the prices else
where anything like so moderate as
ours.
A handsome Taffs.a Silk Waist in
white, light blue, green pink and black,
beautifully made. Regular value $3.50.
special at ..................... sos
Fine White and Colored Madras and
Percale Waists. with latest puff sleeves.
regular price soc. and 75c Special at
39c and 40c
Waists Of White Canvas Cloth. .Bas-
ket Weave and Satin Striped Madras
Cloth, some are strictly tailor-made,
otaers with slot seams. two rows big
pearl buttons and medallions; others
again trimmed with silk grape applique.
stock collars with tabs and new shaped
bishop sleeves; $1.75 and 50 values. All
marked ......... Csc
Extra Fine White Lawn Waists,
fronts have yoke Of small tiny tucks
and four rows fine Swiss Embroidery
insertion, tucked backs. large full
sleeves; value s1.75. Special at. .49c
Evening journal., 1903-04-17
DIR. LoRENz SUCCEEDED

When DR.. Lorenz, the famous Vienna
physician, was in this country a few
months ago, demonstrating his blood
less surgery methods, there was much
skepticism expressed. and considerable
doubt ais TO the outcome Of the cases he
had treated. Hitherto treatment for
conganital disease of the hip has usually
resulted in the afflicted cne being con-
signed to a lifetime on c1aitches. In
recent years surgery has succeeded in
aifording some relief. hut there has
been no satisfactory mode OF treatment.
Consequently. when Dr. Lorenz came
and treated the Armour child, much in
terest was aroused His only instru-
ments were his hands, and when he
had finished his manipulations he
placed the limb in a plaster cast, and
after a hurried visit to several of our
hospitals, he returned to Vienna He
is back in America to look after his first
case here, and to the qualification OF all
Nht ttAt lhAcA tnltQ III Nlit dlltllJIdliOn
of human distress. It is announced that
on the removal OF the plaster cast the
Armour child not only walked but ac-
tualy ran.
This treatment may not prove sue
cessful in all cases. but it has demon
stated an important fact. and There
is no doubt that our surgeons will be
quick to make use of It. The opera
tion is so simple that any physician can
readily learn II. and, therefore, we may
confidently expect that ere long the
poorest may he treated for this dis
ase in amy hospital DR., Lorenz has
Aiown the true instinct OF the scientist.
The uesults Of his knowledge he gives
10 the world. and even takes the time
o hold open clinics in our hospitals
hat the medical profession generally
may profit by his methods.
Evening journal., 1903-04-17
r-oNE-MAN.HoLp-uP

The bin enlarging the powers OF the
State Auditor, which would result in
keeping the accounts of State officials
in some systematic way and remove
any undue temptation from any officer,
is in the hands OF the Governor, still
unsigned. We have no doubt that this
is a good bill; We understand that the
Governor has said So 1t was drawn by
a committee representing all parties
and was passed by both houses without
opposition. after its merits and pur-
poses had been thoroughly discussed.
We have never heard of an objection
10 1t. And we have heard of but ons
ctjectcr. the Secretary Of State W.
are surprised at this. since delicacy on
his part should forbid him to throw
Evening journal., 1903-04-17
NEW PLANT TO BEGIN
WORK ON NEXT TUESDAY
Delaware Cement Brick Com.
pany to Begin Operations
at South Side Plant

Tho several stormy days have greatly
retarded the work upon the temporary
plant Of the Delaware Cement Brick Com
pany IN South Wilmington, but It is the
intention Of the firm to begin making
brick on rext Tuesday. The houses are
rapidly nearing completion and the first
barge load of sand and carload OF cement
arrived today
The machines placed in the temporary
building are only for demonstration and
are much smaller than the ones that will
be- used in the regular plant. The ma
chimes now being put up will only be used
% make the bricks for the new Malleable
Iron Company's plant and for the erection
Of the buildings Of the Company.
The bricks are made from cement, sand
and water and after being put through a
process viii last. forever, according to the
manager
The firm not only makes the bricks, but
% takes contracts for building houses
docks. statues and In fact everything thai
is built with stone.
The company proposes 10 build docl
along the front Of its works that will be
revelation In wharf building. The offceri
claim the dock will last forever.
Evening journal., 1903-04-17
THE VOICE oF THE PULPIT

We do not know what impression the
delegation which visited Governor
HUM yesterday made upon him, but
certainly he cannot be insensible Of its
significance nor deaf TO its pleas. The
clergy Of the various denominations of
the State is divided into two classes;
those who openly advocate and urge
the Governor to sign the repeal bill,
and those who are silent There is no
class with the courage or the desire TO
stand UP before the world and defend
the Voters Assistant Act. This speaks
volumes, and only those who have pur-
posely stuffed their ears can fail TO
hear the voice Of this body Of our moral
teachers.
In a few days the occasion for dis
cussing this law and its contemplated
repeal will have passed, and we shall
be glad Of il. We are proud TO be a
psrt Of that movement which ulti-
mately insult result in better safe
guards for the ballot Whether this
bill is signed or not, this movement can
no more be stepped than the inhabi-
tants Of St Peirre could have kept back
the moulten floods Of Mt Pelee.
Doubtless there will be corruption OF
the ballot as long as it is in the hands
Of human agents. hut there is a point
beyond which corruption cannot DE car
ried with impunity, and that point has
been reached. Whether this law re-
mains or is repealed we shall not have
The SHINE corruption at the next elec-
ton as at the last The aroused pub
lie sentiment win not permit IT, And
we may here remark that no man can
be elected Governor two years hence,
ON any ticket, who does not rroclaim
his opposition TO LAWS like the Voters
Assistant act