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The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1903-02-07
TWENTY-FIRST DAY.

The only matter of general interest
before the lower house of the legis-
lature today was the memorial eXer-
cises held in honor of the late Hon.
A. ]. Russell. of Lauderdale, speaker
of the body during the last admins
tration. Several eloquent tributes to
the memory of the deceased and much
loved statesman were delivered.
Mr.. Tucker introduced a bill ilcreas-
ing the ad valorum tax on property
for road purposes, not to exceed two
mills on the dollar in any one year.
The senate was engaged chiefly
with local and private bills and edu,
cational measures. The bill authoriz-
ing county boards of supervisors and
trustees of school districts to d. =
OF certain funds was y. -. without
opposition. quite debate e2sued on
the measure raising the salaries of
county superintendent OF education.
The committee on education reported
favorably on the bill providing for
uniform system of school books. and
the measure will be made a special
order for some day aext week.
Night Session.
The only measure of general inter
est passed by the senate at the even
ing session before adjournment was
an act prescribing the penalty on tele-
graph companies by failure to deliver
messages. No change is made in the
statutory penalty of $25 for such fail
ures, but the bill passed provides that
this penalty shall be collected when
the company fails to transmit the mes
sage.
Heretofore the burden has been on
the receiving office, and no penalty
could be collected when there was de-
lay in the transmission of the mes
sage from the sending office.
The senate judiciary committee has
made a favorable report Oh the bill
appropriating $4,000 attorneys fees
to defend the boundary dispute be-
tween Mississippi and Louisiana. now
pending in the United States Supreme
Court This case will not be called
before October
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1903-02-07

1t may be but small matter even if man
docsn know his own miud.-Cuicago Daily
News
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1903-02-07

4 mans life is worth what it costs
him. Hams Horn
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1903-02-07

Dropsy treated free by DR., II. IT. Green's
Sons. of Atlanta, Ga. The greatest dropsy
specialists in the world. Read their adver-
ti,emcnt in another column OF this paper.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1903-02-07

ANY one can dye with Putnam Fadeless
Dye, no experience required.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1903-02-07

Daily Guile to Flattery.-lf you meet
n woman Who strongly suspects that she
is a beauty, ask her earnestly if all ner
family are beautiful. 80 Baltimore Amer
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19
Buy a Burial Lot.

1t is undoubtedly the duty Of
every householder to provide i'll
time for that which is inevitable, by
buying and paying for a burial lot,
before the sorrow and distress OF
death hurry the selection OF a plot
and the preparation OF a place of
interment. This will not hasten
the day of need, but it will relieve
the worry of the occasion and the
anxiety about details. How very
often this is put off and put off,
nntil actual death forces attention
to that which ought to have been
loreseen, and then nothing is ready.
1t often happens that the selection
becomes unsatisfactory, and then a
new location and another burial and
extra expense and multiplied dis
iress. Provide for the rest of the
body while it is still in active life.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19
PURELY PERSONAL

l.. NJ. Creveling Of Van Camp spent
Tuesday in town.
II. p Chamheilin Of Reading is spending
a few days in town.
Earl Crawford ot Wilkes. Barre spent Sun.
day in town with friends.
Mis- DR. }. s. Lazarus or Mt Carmel is
visiting relatives in town.
Geo. B. Hummer OF Jamison City was in
town few hours on Saturday
Mr. and Mrs. -. G lIackelt returned
from their wedding trip ON Tuesday.
Miss Martha Fr,mire IS on visit TO her
sister Mrs Frank Kirk at Wasontown.
Mrs. 6. w McKclvy and daughter Mar.
garet spent the past week in Philadelphia.
". F. Meigs spent several days in New
York this week un business for the Car
Company.
John Wanch, an insurance agent of New
York City, visited hts parents in Fernvlle
over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Person Of William e
sport were the guests of Il. +. Zarr on East
street over Sunday.
Mrs. DR.. Bitner, Of Allentown, and Two
children are visiting her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. c. w. Runyon.
Clarence L. Sautters. was the guest of
Mr. and Mrs. G. p. Wilson over Sunday.
He returned to his home in Williamsport on
Monday.
Mis-. Arthur +. Clark aud little daughter,
of Harrisburg, spent last week with rea-
tives here. Mr.. Clark came up and spent
Sunday. They all returned home on Mon.
day
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19
Columbia & M0ntCur EI. Ry.
yx,iE TABLE IN EFFECT JUNE:
u,Iooa, and until further notice

Cars leave bloom for Espy, Almedia, Lime
Edge, Berwick and intermediate points as
follows;
4. VI. 500, $40, 6:so, 700, $40, $40,
900, o:4o, 1920, II:oo, lI:4o.
p. NJ. 1890, 100, i:4o, 2.2o, 500, $40,
$40, 500, $40, 6:2o, 700, 7;4o, $50, 600,
So:2o and (II:oo Saturday nights only.)
Leaving depart from Berwick one hour
from time as given above, eommencing at
900 n. m.
Leave Bloom for Catawissa A. NJ, 6:2o,
100, 7:4o, S:2o, 900, 9:4o, 1000, II;4o
p. NJ. I2:2o, 100 I:4o, 2:2o, 500, $40,
q 40, 500, $40, 6:2o, 700, 7.4o, $50 9:oc
40, 1920 and (Ii:oo Saturday nights only.
Cars returning depart from Catawissa &c
minutes trom time as gwen above
ID. q. UACKETT,
Superintendent
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19

A cry for women is coming out of
Oklahoma now. The industrious,
successful young bachelors Of that
recently hoomed territory welt
something more than the glorious
climate and fertile soils that they
have and so call to the East Cor
wives. What a harvest of old maids
they are likely to gather in Oklaho-
ma ere long.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19

From our many articles received
the past few weeks from various
sources it will be seen that Robert
Sherman and his excellent COM
pany, presenting my Friend From
Arkansas" is strictly a frst-class
rttraction, with more originality
and novel features than any COM
pany that has yet visited us. 1t re-
mains to be seen how they will be
appreciated, at the Opera House,
Saturday evening, March Fl.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19

Charles B. Ent announces his
name as 4 candidate Tor Sheriff,
Under Democratic rules. MIR. Ent
is we'll l;nown throughout the
county, having filled the Office of
Registeraud Recorder for two terms,
from 1895 10 1890, He made an
excellent official, and would no
doubt make the same record in any
other Office to which he might be
elected. He comes from one of the
best known families in the county,
being a grandson Of the late Hon.
Peter Ent. and nephew of Gen.
w. II. Ent.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19

Mrs. Mary Ann Kester died after
a few days illness at her home in
Millville on Saturday, aged 80 years
She was born in Roaring Greek
Nov. IS 1920. The immediate
cause of death was paralysis. Her
husband John p Kester, died 2r
years ago. One daughter, and four
sisters, the latter all residing in the
west survive.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19

The writer was stopped tie other
day by fellow who took occasi OIL
to complain Of one of our town
contemporaries. We gave him
little time and less consideration. 1t
was 81 waste of time and words. If
YOU don't like the paper stop your
subscription and do not advertise i'll
it. To condemn paper that you
are paying your money to support
is worse than absurd.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19

Louis Bagger & Co., Patent At
torneys, Washington, d. c., report
that on last Tuesday Mr.. Otto
Kemper, a resident of this place,
obtained valuable patent for i'm
provements i'll Garment Clasps. a
printed copy of this patent will be
furnished free to any reader of this
paper on application to the above
named attorneys. Mention this
paper when writing.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19

Ten people now constitute the
inside working force Of the CoLUM-
BAN OFFICE. They are not Ell.
gagged on any particular spurt of
special work, but on our regular,
steady run Of job printing. Our
facilities are unequaled in this sec
ton, and our continually increasing
patronage is evidence of the fact
that our work and prices are salts
factory to our patrons.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19
TAILOR MADE SUITS.

n. S. Tingley has accepted the
agency for Reinach, Ullmsn & Co.
of Chicago, merchant tailors, and is
ready to supply made.io 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 O
the COLUMBIAN building. a..
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19

The first raft seen on the Susque-
hanna River in years, says dis
patch from WilkesBarre yesterday,
reached this city today. 1t was
in charge Of seven men, loaded with
lumber, and was enroute from Tunk-
hammock to Harrisburg" 1t will
be all unusual sight to the people
living along the river hereabout, a
great many Of whom have never
seen the like. The raft has not
passed Bloomsbury yet.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19

John Drake, of Millville. one o!
our prompt paying subscribers made
business trip to town on Tuesday,
and while here dropped ill to see
us. He said the roads have dried
up wonderfully and in all except
low places, the highways between
here aud Millville are reasonably
good.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19

B. f, Rice Of Espy has entered
the field as a candidate for the
Office OF Sheriff, under the rules OF
the Democratic party, and his name
is announced in this paper under
the head of Political Announce
ments. He is a son of the late
Jesse Rice, and is now engaged in
the sale of agricultural machinery
for Osborne >& Co. This is his
first appearance as candidate for
a county Office. Should he be the
choice of the party he is capable of
filling the Office to the satisfaction
Of the public.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19

The members of Fort Grange,
No. 95I Huntingdon county, con
template building new hall. On
Saturday, Feb. I4th we had a very
pleasant and profitable meeting,
four new members were received
and more are expected. Our grange
could not be in more hourishing
condition.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19

The man who has heen prescrib-
ing the weather for the last month,
should have his engagement can
celled. He has given us enough
water to put the two sprinkling
wagons in town out of business for
the entire summer if the wetness
could be divided into sections.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19

During the year 1902 The Grange
i'll New York increased their mem
bership by over 6ooo members.
Two new counties were added, forty
new Oranges were organized and
the interest is spreading and is des-
tined soon to cover the state.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19

Charles Fetterman, of Centrala,
was brought to Bloomsbury Friday
evening by constable Quigley and
placed in Jail. He is charged with
assault and battery with intent to
kill. His wife is the complainant.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19

Mrs. Jennie Waterman aged
thirty-eight years. died Tuesday
evening from the effects of a para
lytic stroke, at the house Of Myron
l Low, where she had for some
time been employed as Il domestic.
The only relative surviving, SO far
as we are able to learn is a daught-
er, living at HornelsviIle, n. Y.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19

Hon. E. B. Norris, Master of the
New York State Grange says;
Fraternity is the handmade of
civilization, the parent of hope, JOY
and goodness. Fraternity has garn-
cred lofty aspirations 1t has made
fraternal society a paradise and
home heaven. All honor to fra
ternity. Wisdom sits within her
gates and beauty adorns her courts,
but the greatest of all her achieve
ments is the growth of fraternity in
the minds and hearts of men and
women
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19

M. N, Shoemaker of Millville
had one of his legs broken week
ago Saturday. by the fitting of a
stationary engine which he was
moving. DR.. Gordner of Millville,
and DR.. Shuman of Jerseytown were
called in and set the broken limb.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19

The remains Of Mrs, Milton f..
Cox, who died at Danville Sunday
evening, were brought to Blooms
burg Tuesday afternoon and in-
tered in Rosemont Cemetery. She
was seventy-seven years OF age,
and is survived by husband, who
resides here.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19

Joseph Turner, formerly pro-
prietor of the brick hotel in Orange
vile is now conducting a hotel at
Shickshinny. His hostelry is locat-
ed only few steps from the d. l..
& w depot.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19

Andrew Carnegie is extending
his generosity. His latest move
in this direction is an offer to pay
half the cost of a new pipe organ
for St. James Lutheran Church,
Ashland. He stipulates however,
that the church must first liqudate
its present debt of $500.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19

B. S. Keller Of Benton is enlarg-
ing his store room by throwing two
rooms into one. He will reside in
the residence part, now occupied by
a. H. Edgar.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19
"When the Bell Tolls" attracted

"When the Bell Tolls" attracted
a fair sized audience to the Opera
House Saturday evening. The
company throughout was a capable
one. The plot was deftly woven
one and several of the climaxes in
tensly dramatic. A return engage
ment has been booked for next sea-
son.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19

One of our upcreek subscribers
informs us that a considerable
amount of clover is frozen on vari-
Gus farms in his section and he pre-
diets a short crop next season.
The grain, he says, is all right.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19

After fight OF ten years Luz
erne county is 10 have a new court
house. The plans were approved
by the Judges last week. 1t will
be erected on the river common.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19

The name of William w. Black
of Bloomsbury is announced as a
candidate for Sheriff, under Demo-
cratic rules. Mr.. Black has filed
the Office one term, and is therefore
thoroughly familiar with its duties.
The law does not permit man to
hold the Office two terms i'll success
ion, but this is a mistake i'll the
law, as it takes most Of his term for
sheriff to become familiar with
the Office. Mr.. Black made first
class sheriff. He was attentive to
his duties, and prompt in their per-
iormance. His election for another
term would not be without preced-
ent, as the same thing has been
done in the past.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19

S X. Bidlemau has sold his daily
paper route to Bruce Dreisbach,
who will take possession on April
Ist. Mr.. Dreisbach is worthy
young man and we wish him sue
cess.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19

Execution for S42I,9o has been
issued at Reading at the instance Of
the Lehigh Coal * Navigation Com
pany against S26 persons through
out this region, all Pernard Moser
"heirs" who lost their case after
many years of litigation for coal
lands worth SIS, 900, 900 around
Tamauua. More than half are
women. Sheriffs and deputies will
at once begin work, and the costs
will amount to much more than the
execution. Some heirs" have no
property and the remainder must
pay all.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19

c. L. Rupert, the "old reliable, !"
is receiving shad twice a week, and
will continue to do SO until the
season closes.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19

On March 2S, Emily Shoemaker
will sell a lot of valuable personal
property consisting of household
goods etc, on West Street. Sale
will commence at one o clock in the
afternoon.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19

The Freas property on West
Third street was purchased at
Sheriff's sale on Saturday by county
commissioner w. II. Fisher for
$500.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19

We navejust 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, 1903-03-19

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, 1903-03-19

You can find the incest and largest
line of bibles, large and small in
Bloomsbury at Mercer Drug and
Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19

Charles Krug will move to
Wilkes Barre April first. He has
a new house ready for his occu-
pancy in that city.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19

Lamps Large and small, very
large line at MERGERS Drug and
Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19
LOCAL NEWS.
Legal advertisements on page 7,

Shad have made their appearance
in the local market.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19

For RENT OR SALE-My West
End Farm. f. w. M. Low,
Lime Ridge, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19

The d. l.. & w. switch 10 Ninth
street is about completed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19
NOTICE.

All persons holdIng Preferred stock OF the
BlOonisbuTg silk Mil maturing April LIST, 1873,
can exchange same Tor hew issue OF stock
bearing Interest az per cont. PAYABLE semi
annually; or upOn SURRENDER NJ he old stock the
First National Bank OF BlOom burg viii pay he
amount OF sane With interest maturing Anril
lst, 1903. 3-l1 IL
ia 9 q IT 4 a..
Bears the The Kind You Have always Bought
Signature ss NMAzIzm
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19

Seven years in business is our
reference. Gem Steam Laundry
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-03-19
THE COLUMBIAN.
BLOOMSBURG, FA.
THURSDAY, MARCH 70, 1905.

Entered atthe Post OGCe at BiOOmSbtug, Pa
ss second class matter, March !, 1889.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-22
WEIGHING VEGETABLES.
In Western City the Idea Is Thought Practical.

From the Cleveland Leader,
 An agitation favoring the handling of green groceries by weight has been start ed in Cleveland again, and the intention is to push the matter along until some decisive action can be taken. 9isf3 \
 The innovation of buying and selling potatoes. apples, melons, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, peas. beans, berries, pickles, and, in fact, all articles handled in bulk by grocers. is 'elp to- the grocers them selves. There is no state law or city ordinance governing the matter, and the law regulating the size of a barrel, even, is declared to be a dead letter Conse- quent1y the grocer who buys a barrel of potatoes at the commission house has no idea of how much he has bought, nor can he fix a retail price until he deter mines the quantity he has purchased at the wholesale price.
 I.iberality of clerks in adding a potato r two to a peck measure full is simply an additional uncertainty of the measure system of handling, and the varying sizes of berry boxes created unequal conditions in cases of competition. Fresh fruit will weigh more than dried up, stale stuff, and the purchaser is thereby protected to an extent greater than under the measure system. Cooks and chefs, too. who require exact weights of the different materials that go into their dishes can buy more accurately under the weight system
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-22
.anda among widowers of high

ganda among widowers of high degree that bids fair to wipe out the whole tribe of unmarried men. Senator Platt, the veteran of a thousand political bat ties, fell in line and is now on his hon- eymoon. He seems to enjoy himself thoroughly and Is talking as much TO- mantle nonsense as a swain of twenty. He drinks from the fountain of eternal youth, and finds it's invgorating waters full of inspiration. Good
 And. now comes Senator Stewart the santa Claus of the senate, whose patri- archal beard is one of our oldest and most cherished quasi-political institu- tons He Is near9f eighty than seventy but the fires of love were kindIed in his heart, and. he has just married a woman of youth and beauty, and was 80, tiekled over the event that he was enabled to eat bacon for his wedding supper. These things are interesting. but especially the announcement of De- pew that he is responsible for these we'd dngs. with the sly assumption that there are more to follow. He is the Cupid in each case. and if there are any more wid- overs in the senate let them beware. for Chauncey will be after them as soon as the session opens. few days hence.
 If there are desirable widows or young women who want senatorial partners, let
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-22
SENATOR DEpEW A CUPID.
"our chauncey" Credited With Having
 Started Matrimonial Epidemic.
q philadelnhla Innnirer.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
 In his time-which is q pretty long one Senator Depew has played as many parts of as many kinds as any American who has ever lived. In law, in politics. in railway affairs, in literature. in the realm of humor, and-not 10 extend the list unduy in love, he has achieved wonders. While a gray-haired widower he was by Dame Rumor engaged to nearly every eligible woman in New York. Washington and Newport, but he surprised all the matchmakers by marry ing the woman of his choice, who had not been placed among the eligibles. Since then Chauncey has renewed his .vouth and is as skttsh as a yearlne colt. His home, wherever, established, is the Temple of Love.
 All this is very good so far as it goes, hut 1t can be matched by millions of married men who claim that they also live in the Temple and have the only original priestess at the family altar therein established. Chauncey, however, has done more- He has started q propa-