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New-York tribune., 1903-06-15

sherman preached taking his text or WA wn1e
Shall II oToft a man if he shall gam me NnoIe
world and lose his own soul? he ashSa f Srn9s %nas
10 have been King. A must not pe conteHc
with worldly success, but must strive 10 save ms
immortal soul.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-15
DRIVER AND TEAM KILLED.

Albany. June Thames Houlihan and his team
of horses were instantly killed by milk train at
the Van Woert-st. crossing of the New-York Cen
trail here tonight. Houlihan driving carry
all. which had just discharged a picnic party of
New-York tribune., 1903-06-15
IN MEMORY OF NEGRO SLAVES AND
THEIR DESCENDANTS WHO FAITHFULLY
SERVED HARRINGTON FAMILIES.

Addresses were made by Thomas w. Bicknei |
Hezekiah ButterWorth and Judge Orrln u f3os-
worth president of Bristol County Cnapter' sons
of American Revolution.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-15
STEVENS TO CAPTAIN TIGERS.

c. @ Stevens, of Chicago pitcher the Princeton
varsity baseball nine has been elected captain of
next seasons team. Stevens Will graduate with the
class Of 04.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-15
Three Dollars a Suit!

All sizes, from 80 to 40
Seven hundred and fifty Dresses seems
like an ample quantity, but they will
probably go in a iiffy at todays re-
markably little price. S9aa sroaaTsS' a82'
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-05

You had better replenish your
supply of coal. This is what those
who pin their faith to the ground
hog superstition say. When the
alternating quadruped on Monday
emerged from his burrow he did
not have to wait long to see his
shadow. Then according to ira
dition he hurriedly scuttled back to
cover in his underground lair for
the six weeks of Billiards and cold
snaps that are scheduled to follow.
Early in the morning the sky was
overspread with a dark covering
and there was considerable rejoic-
ing. Presently, however, the
drapery of the sky parted stiff
ciently to allow the rays of the sun
to shed their glow upon the earth.
While the day and Tuesday too,
was mild and almost spring like,
the faithful shadow of the prophet
caused by the shining sun is con-
vincing proof that the balmy con-
ditions were only temporary and
wise ones will continue to lay in
coal-if they can.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-05
First National Bank,
BIoOrnSburg, Pa.
DUTY OF BALLOT REFORM.

Improvement and correction o.
the present ballot spstem of the
state, cumbersome in its detail,
vicious in its operation, form one
OF the imperative duties of the
present Legislature. Criticism NJ
existing methods of voting, which
have shown themselves inefficient
as we'll as srbversive Of free cleo
ton, is not needed at this time.
Popular judgment has long since
placed the seal of condemnation
upon the Baker law and the impo-
tent attempts to reform it and MAKE
it consistent with the dignity and
the power Of the franchise. All
persons of judgment, of real desire
that the ballot shall actually ac-
complish the purpose for which it
was conceived, are a unit upon the
necessity of doing away with the
present travesty on a pure and
honest vote and substituting for it
system at once simple, effective
and true in its results, three at
tributes totally lacking in the
present device.
The question Of replacing it with
something better is not a partisan
one, but political in the broadest
and loftiest sense of that term. 1t
is pleasant therefore to observe the
business-like way in which leading
men of the minority political or
ganization have addressed them
selves to the task of suggesting
way of lifting Pennsylvania ont of
the mire of debauchery that has
long disgraced its elections.
The meeting in this city on
Thursday night of sub committee
of the Democratic State Committee,
assigned to consider plans of re-
forming the existing system is an
earnest of a desire to comply with
the popular will and restore the
ballot to its once proud eminence,
when it was regarded as
weapon that comes down as still
AS snowfakes fall upon the sod,
But executes the fteemau's will
As tightening does the will of God.
Patriot
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-05
Strengthen and tone the stomach ant
the whole digestive system.
Notice.

The A. M. f. Church having been
recently remodeled and as ] have
lsbored hard to pay off the debt, and
have not quite raised enough yet to
settle all the claims, l want to keep
my word with the creditors, my word
is all that | have. Now If there is a
friend or friends that will help me
keep my word and help a good cause
by giving donation to the above
named church, please send your
contribution to the Pastor, and 1 shall
see that the amount is paid on the
debt of the same. Any amount will
be thankfully received. Please send
us donation for good cause, and
God will bless you and yours.
REV. F. A. J. WEST,
No. Ioo William Street,
Bloomsburg, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-05
That Proposed New County.

The Sunbury DAILY: Another
point has been made and seems to be
very we'll taken. The actual value of
the land in Conyngham township de-
creases every year. 1t is valuable
only for its mineral wealth, and the d =
pletion of that wealth inevitably re-
duces its value. This must naturally
continue until the coal is exhausted.
In the meantime there is no guarantee
that the townships expenses will de-
crease, on the contrary they are toler-
ably certain to go the other way.
When a new territory is taken on by
county the expenses from that
section are compared with its income
and this is where Conyngham would
fall short. 1t will blast many fond
hopes but the new county project
viewed from all sides looks like dead
one.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-05

Senator Burrows, of Michigan,
tells of young man III his State
who proposed to girl in neigh
boring town. He was not at all
sure of his ground. and. fearing he
might be refused, he tried to avoid
an awkward situation by sending
her this message by wire: will
you marry me? Twenty word ans
wer paid for" In due time he re-
ceived this reply: " Why pay fol
twenty words when the single word
No is quite enough for my pur-
poser"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-05
Do You Ever Visit the Schools2

An exchange truthfully says; "How
many parents in the boroughs and
townships visit the schools occasion
ally? A good many fathers go to cir
cuses, country frolics shooting matches
raffles, horse races and ball games who
never see the inside of school build
ing where their children are being edu'
Gated and it is possible that some
mothers, who never miss millinery
opening, a sewing bee or dance have
yet to make the acquaintance of tnt
teachers who instruct their children
and to make their first visit TO the
schools their young hopefuls attend.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-05

There was a bill introduced in
the State Legislature this week
that if passed would effect seriously
both the Bell and the United COM
panies. The measure in question
taxes the companies $50 for each
pay station and as both have quite
a number of pay stations in town
as we'll as in other towns the effect
can be readily seen. 1t is hardly
likely that the bill will receive any
favorable consideration.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-05
TEAOaERs' QUALIFICATIONS AND
COMPULSORY EDUJArION.
(Communicatcd)

We hold to the theory that where
ever competent teachers are employ
ed in the rural districts, there is no
need Of compulsory educational
law. And wherever incompetent
teachers are employed, compulsory
attendance is an outrage. 1t is an
injustice alike to taxpayers and to
school pupils who cannot be bene-
fted by poor schools. 1t is not only
a waste of time, but a loss of a whole
school term to the pupils, and Ill
case Of nonattendance of the requir-
d length of time, forfeiture of
heir share of school appropriation
IA addition. To illustrate the
TIE lchers Monthly Reports are
he D. st guides to indicate the teach
er's qualifications. They are better
crite ion to judge from than the
teacher certificate ITSELF. When
ever the reports show a monthly
per cen age of attendance, any where
from IS to 95 per cent. or a general
average throughout the term of 90
per cent. without any marks of
tardiness, teachers who can exhibit
such showing are eminently sue
cessful without the aid of the COM
pulsory attendance clause. A good
teacher, having charge of a school,
seldom has vacant seats, except
under very unfavorable circum-
stances.
Of course teacher cannot lmpart
that which he does not possess. 1t
is true, however, that occasionally
a we'll qualified teacher in all the
branches necessary to be taught,
lacks tact, or ability to impart that
which he really possesses, and hence
lie is as great failure as the in
competent teacher who lacks the
necessary qualifications.
But teacher, to be successful
should at all times be able 10 give
the proper information, or explana-
ton whenever pupil asks for it.
If ne fails in this, the pupil and
school at once lose confidence in
the ability of the teacher, and his
usefulness to the school and com
munity is practically at an end. II
the teacher must first acquaint him
self with the subject matter in con
temptation, which is sought by
pupil or school, whenever applied
to, is, like client asking advice O.
an attorney who is not able to give
it until after consulting all his Law
books before he can impart it. w,
opine that clients are not seekin,
for uninformed attorneys.
If teacher is not at all time
ready to impart the instructio,
sought by the pupils, the result is
that the school is drag-a mass c
confusion, tardiness and a 10y
average of attendance, besides
noisy school, without much respec
for the teacher.
Whenever teacher is skillful
raising the windows to the unde
standing, letting in intellectual ligf
to the darkered mind, the childre
will flock to that light, and bask
its far reaching influences. Childre
hunger and thirst for knowledg
and wherever it is easily obtainabl
they cannot be kept from it. Wher
ever an abundance of wholeson
provision is, there will be plenty
feas ing guests; independent of a
compulsory laws.
County Commissioner Coo u
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-05

The following letters are held at
the Bloomsbury, Pa, postoffice, and
will be sent to the dead letter Office
February II, 1903. Personsc calling for
these letters willplease say "that they
were advertised Feb. S, 1909:
Mr.. ]. d. Adams, 4. A. Taylor,
Miss Jennie Ward.
One cent will be charged on each
letter advertised.
7. G. Brown, p. M.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-05
UnbleaChed Table Linen.

Sc in. wide linen and cotton, regular price, 25c.
Sale price 2oc.
So in. wide linen and cotton, regular price, 3oc.
Sale price, 32c.
Ga in. wide all linen, regular price, soc.
Sale price, 39c
GO in wide extra heavy, regular price, 6oc.
Sale price, 4sc
&C in. wide extra heavy, regular price, soc.
Sale price, sac
GO in. wide extra fine and heavy regular price, 75c
Sale price 62c
72 in wide heavy fine linen, regular price, 9oc.
Sale price 75c
72 in wide worth 81 90, sale price, SOC.
72 in wide worth $I.25, sale price, 81 90.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-05

Hair brushes, nail brushes, cloth
brushes, tooth brushes, nail brushes
ETC., at. Mercer ss Drug andss ssBook
Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-05
Irondale Sunday School and Prayer Meet
ing.

There will be Prayermeetlng IN the
Irondale S. School room every Thurs
day evening at 1880 and S. School at
P. M, every Sunday and preaching
on next Sunday by Rev. J. w.
bentz at 3 p. m. A hearty welcome
to.-lll.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-05

County Commissioner Geo. w.
Sterner will on April first move in
to his house on Market street.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-05

The quartette which furnishes the
music in "The Night Before Christ
mas" is much above the average
aud never fails to bring out a NUM-
Der of encores each performance.
Messrs Burt & Nicolai, owuers OF
the play, have not descended to the
tactics of most managers and engag-
ed cheaper people to fill the parts
and depend upon the popularity OF
the past season for the support of
the play, instead, the salary list or
"The Night Before Christmas" is
larger than ever before and the cast
headed by Elmer Grandin is most
adequate. Tonight at the Opera
House.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-05

ESTABLISHED 1887. CONSOLIDATED 1869
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING,
At Bloomsbury the County Seat of
Columbia County, Pennsylvania.
GEO. Z. ELWELL, EDITOR.
-. I. TASKER. Local EDITOR.
GEO. {. ROAM, FOREMAN.
rExMs inside the county $r.oo year
IN advance 81. so if not paid in advance.
Olts,ie The county, $r.25 year, strictly IN
A iyauee.
All communications should be addressed
THE COLUMBIAN, Bloomsburg, Pa.
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY s. 1923.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-05

1t is estimated that half hun
dred people in Clinton, Cameron
and Potter counties are making
from 81 to So day gathering rat
tlesnake oil and ginseng root. The
two vocations can readily be follow
ed at the same time-indeed, it is
noticeable fact that where ginseng
grows there one invariably finds
rattlesnakes. Ginseng root sells
for from So to S. pound, accord
ing to size and quality, and with
rattlesnake oil a remarkable article
at the rate OF 81 All ounce, the cut
look for the " bushwhackers" this
season is exceptionally cheerful. A
Mrs. Norman, of the vicinity of
Keating, in one day last summer
killed seven rattlesnakes, from
which she obtained eleven ounces
Of fat. This amount at s. an ounce,
made her pretty good days wages.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-05

w. V. Robbins is an independ'
ent candidate for tax collector.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-05
Get tke Most
Out of Your Food

You don't and can't il your stomach
is weak. A weak stomach does not di-
gest all that is ordinarily taken into il.
1t gets tired easily, and what it fails 20
digest is wasted.
Among the signs CT a weak stomach
are uneaginess after eating, fits of ner-
vous headache, and elsa groeable beich-
ing.
"I have taken Hoods Sarsaparilla at
different times for stomach troubles, and
run down condition Of the syster, and have
been greatly benefited by its use. / would
not be without IL In my family. l am trou-
bled especially in summer with weak stom-
ach and nausea and find Hoods Sarsaparilla
invaluable" T.. B. HICKMAN, W.Chester, Pa.
Hoods SGrsGporiii0
and Pills
Stren ptben and tone the stomach and
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-05
Cream Napkins.

20 in cream napkins, all linen, worth SI75, at ST. so.
20 60 :" 2.2s, at 1893.
a2 " PTS, at 2.I9
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-05
THIS is YOUR
NAPKIN CHANCE.

quote you prices on them that ought to tempt
you to lay in twelve months supply.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-05
THIS SALE BEGINS JANUARY 3Ist, 1908

E q ip IN e n t is a
necessary foctor in
the success of any
e. You'll find both
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-05
Sale of Linen Crashes.

UNBLEACHED CRASHES
All linen crash 10 in. wide at 61ac.
A" " " IS " " " SC.
f" " 20 " " " Ioc
BLEACHED CRASHES.
IS in huckeback crash at TIC.
IS in beached crash at Rc.
IS in. " I2Hc.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-05
BleaChed Napkins.

THE SALE OF BED SPREADS AN IMPORTANT
FEATURE.
We make this the event in bed spread selling
Right sizes, right qualities and prices much lower
than at any other time.
81 rs bed spread full size, henimed, at o5c.
1913 p" -" $I.69.
3.25 2.75.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-05
THE SALE OF
TABLE DAMASK.

sale. Another factor is price
% your liking here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-04
RESIDENCE OF RoRT. JEMsoN, R, IRs ~~<><s~<~<<<~~ SOME RECOLLECTIONS OF
 CONFEDERATE CAMP LIFE
BY c. M. sTuReIs.

The 3rd Alabama regiment arrived at Norfolk, Va, on or about the 12th of May, 1861. We unloaded from the cars about one hour before day, and marched to the court house, which was surround ed by nice gravel walks and grassy beds. We stacked arms. The Lowndes Beau regards, the company to which the wri- ter was at the time attached, were armed with what was known as the George Law musket, which was the old smooth bore gun of the flint and steel pattern, but ours had been changed to percussion by drilling out the powder pan and inserting a piece of metal about the size of joint of finger and on the top of this nipple. as 1t was called, was a hollow near its full length, and on which the percussion cap was to be placed after the gun was loaded. which was done by tearing the .nfilled end of the paper cartridge off and pouring the powder from the little sack, the bottom of which was made by three buck shot and one large. round ball tied in the end of the paper sack. When the powder was poured down the gun barrel the lead missiles were then inserted, rammed down on top of the powder, and the ram nipple and tubeetaoinshrducmfw ming forced enogh powder into the nipple and tube for the fire from the cap on the tube to explode the powder, and drive the shot out into the object the sol- dier fired at
 About day break, we had,' as before stated, stacked arms and spread our blankets on the grass and were quietly A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-04

resting. Some small stores were across the street. and being very hungry. we watched the opening of the store doors. l was the first one to enter one, and bought a fruit pie for five cents, and five cents worth of tea cakes, being very hungry, as stated above. I broke the pie and ate 1t while waiting for change for the three dollar bill, few of which are ever seen at the present day. The proprietor was a lady, which was new thing to me. In making the change she counted out to me two hundred and nlnety-five one cent pieces the size of the present five cent nickel I asked her to please give me larger pieces of money, but her reply was If we staid there we would have to take that as change. l accepted 1t without further remon- strance, put 1t in my pocket and re- turned to my blanket on the grass. In a few moments a member of my company came over from the store with all the one cent pieces he could cary in his two hands heaped up. He said: Boys, by C. I've got them" He threw them down on his blanket and seemed to be delighted with his acquisition. re- marked to him what on earth he expect ed to do with them. His reply was: T asked him if he wanted any more. His reply was yep" and he asked me if had any. I replied I had, and let him have what I had for other money That man spent most of his idle time gambling through the entire war.
 The writer does not know any more about the gaming tables today than he did on that day, now nearly forty-two years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-04
NUMEROUS FOREST FIRES.
Losses In New England Will Amount
 to Fully $15o,ooo.

Boston May 3-The numerous forest fires which have been burning in all sec tions of New England this week have caused losses estimated at fully $l50,OOO. The principal damage has fallen upon owners of woodlands.
 In New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Connecticut the losses have been heavy. One thousand acres were burned over at Kennebunk, Me.
 In New Hampshire and northern Maine some of the mountains have been denuded of timbers. Thousands of acres have been burned over along the Canadian bor- der and the fires are numerous in Quebec province.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-04
FOR SALE.

$15 000-Corner Avenue and 18th street; lot 150x140; good terms. $20,000-2S acres at East Birmingham; well located for manufacturing purposes $6500-South 18th street. los 90x100; two houses on lot renting for $5S per month; reasonable terms. S4250-Strictly up-to-date S-room house, with nice barn with two rooms up- stairs; lot 521sx19O; 3Oth street, south. $90OO-Lot 50x13S 3rd avenue, near 17th street; 8-room house on property; reas- enable terms.
 $15C0-Large, modern house; 18th street; lot 60x160 to alley. 40c0-Two-story, S-room modern resi- dence; 18th street, south. between 12th and 18th avenues: liberal terms. SIP. 2.500-Ten-room house and three out houses; total rental s103 per month"; 9th avenue, near 22nd street. 5000 Handsome Broom residence; Ar lington avenue; lot 100x200 Very cheap lot, 100x140; 17th street and Avenue A.
 Be sure to see North Haven before you buy. A few homes left for sale on easy terms.
 We have all kinds of insurance. We negotiate loans. Houses for rent.
 MALONE REAL EST. C. INS. co. ec17 list Avenue. Both Phones s12
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-04
THE STOCK EXCHANGE.
Business Was Very Slight Last Week
 Money in Demand.

London. May 3-Buslness on the stock exchange was so slight last week as to be hardly worth mentioning. The week was marked by inertia every one, public and professionals alike. awaiting the an- nouncement of the terms of the Trans vaal loan which is expected this week.
 The successful Notation of this popular loan will. 1t Is believed, afford the stim- ulus necessary to inaugurate improvement in the tone and volume of business. The Americans following Wall street were in- termlttent. In fact, with the exception of Argentines which caused some activi- ty, the whole list was stagnant.
 The fact that the bank rate was not lowered was a disappointment. Money has been in strong demand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-04
"WHERE DIRT GATHERS, WASTE RULES" GREAT SAVING RESULTS FROM THE USE OF
 SAPOL 10
WILL PARDON MoToRMAN. Street Car Company Pays Fine of Man Who Struck Roosevelt's Carriage.

Pittsfield, Mass, May S.-The fine of $500 imposed on Motorman Euclide Mad den, in connection with a sentence of six months for manslaughter in having caused the death of William Craig, Presi- dent Roosevelt's bodyguard, was paid yesterday by the Pittsfield Electric Street Railway company.
 Pardon papers were at once forwarded to District Attorney Malone. and it Is understood that if MT. Malone signs the petition for the motorman's release, the county commissioners will at once give Madden his freedom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-04
SPECIAL.

The Queen & Crescentroute will operate special xxx sleeper Birmingham to New Orleans for the accommoda- tion of the members of the American Medical Associa- tion. This sleeper will be placed in the Union depot ready for occupancy at 9 D. m Monday night leaving Birmingham at 10 P. m. and arriving New Orleans Tues day morning at 6:30 The rate is slO. 50 for the round trip. Tickets on sale May l. 3, 8 and 4. Limit ten days from date of sale. A.. B. Freeman, T. F. A., 20l5 First avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-04
WILL RETURN $2oo,ooo TAXES.
Sugar Refining Go. Will Get Money
 Paid Out During War.

Newark, N. J.. May 3.-Judge Andrew Kirkpatrick in the United States Circuit court yesterday filed an opinion in the suit of the American Sugar Refining company against w. D. Rutan and H. c. Reid, collectors of internal revenue for the New Jersey district. The refinery sued to recover s2OO.OOO collected as a war tax during the operation of the act of June IA. 1899.
 The plaintiff claimed that the tax was Illegally assessed, the material taxed not being subject to taxation under the law. Judge Kirkpatrick decided in favor of the refinery, and the tax collected will have to be returned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-04
VERY LOW RATES To Savannah, Ga, and Return via Southern Railway.

Account Southern Baptist convention. Southern railway will sell round trip tickets to Savannah. Ga. May 5. 6. [, limited to May 20. 1908. at rate of one fare plus 25 oents, By depositlng tickets with joint agent at Savannah and paying fee of 50 cents extension of final limit may be had until June 1. 1903.
 Excellent schedules. double daily trains For sleeping car reservations c detailed information apply passenger office. Nor ris building. Telephone 6l7.
 J. c. LUSK,
 District Passenger Agent. 4-l0-to-5-6