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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-10-22
An Elaborate Description.

A sweet girl graduate from a Boston
school thus describes the manner in
which a goat butted boy out Of a
front yard in the neighborhood: "He
hurled the previous. end of his
anatomy against the boys afterwards
with an eagerness and velocity which,
backed by the goats avoirdupois, I'M
parted momentum that was not re-
laxed until the instigator of the vehe.
ment evaporation was landed on
terra frma, beyond the pale of the
goats jurisdiction"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-10-22
WhiteyyRshing Fruit Trees.

The old-time method of whitewash hing
the trunks of trees is not usually credit
ed with its full value. Farmers follow 1t
considerably, though, perhaps, more
from a country habit than with definite
reason before them. Prot M. T. Macoun,
horticulturist for the Canadian depart
ment Of agriculture adds that 1t is most
efficient composed of 60 pounds of lime,
"a gallons Of water and six gallons Of
skimmilk, or those proportions. Tho
milk makes the wash stick better, giving
the lime more opportunity to exercise
ts caustia properties. ii, ysl sAssxssss'
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-10-22

Common soapsuds will go far towards
keeping plants, vines and bushes free
OF scales and insects in general On
washday the soapsuds may be utilized to
"douse" the leaves. With a common
sprayer one can wet the under sides of
the leaves thoroughly with the suds.
Where 1t is possible to reach the leaves
the treatment may be easily done
Make soap lather and apply 1t to all
vines and bushes within reach by Dip
ping them into the vessel. Or take one
handful of lather and with the other
hand draw the infested leaves through
1t, so that the under sides are wet.-Mid-
land farmer.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-10-22

Inferior butter lowers the price OF
the good butter, and Injuries trade in
that article. 1t would be considered an
offense to inform the wives of some
farmers that they do not know how to
make good butter. yet thousands of
pounds of butter reach the market that
could be OF a higher grade II the
farmers and their wives were not
prejudiced against fancy farming" A
silo, pure bred animal or improved
methods OF farming are regarded as in
novations, being forced on farmers
only after more progressive neighbors
leave the former methods behind and
find profit in so doing.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-10-22
AUDITORS NOTICE.

Estate Of Samuel s. LotcrV, late oJ Mddfson
TOrnshjpr deceased.
The undersigned appointed an auditor by the
Orphans Court OF Columbia county to make
distribution OF the funds In the hands OF John
G.. Wo T. administrator OF the estate OF Samuel
s. Lowry, late Of Madison township, deceased,
Will sit at the ofilce OF John g. Freeze in the
town OF Bloomsbury, on Tuesday Nov. 3, 1908, at
o'clock a. m. 10 perform the duties OF his ap-
polRtment, when and where all parties inter-
ested IN the tund In the hands Of the adminls-
traitor of SAID deceased will appear and prove
the same or be forever debarred from coming
In on SAID fund. EDWARD J. FLYNN,
1854 Auditor.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-10-22

eligible to any once To be then voted for, ex-
cept that OF election onicers.
The Inspectors and Judge Of the election
shall meet at the respective places appointed
for holding the election, In the district TO which
they respectively belong, before seven O'Clock
In the morning, and each OF those Inspectors
shall appoint one clerk, who shall be a quail
fed voter OF such district:
DANIEL KNORR, sheriff
Sheriff 's office, Bloomsburg, Pa, oct. 20, 1903.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-10-22
ELECTION PROCLAIM ALTON.

l. DANIEL KNORR. High sheriff OF Columbia
County commonwealth Of 'ennsylvania, do
hereby make known ana give notice to the
electors Of the county aforesaid, that a general
election will be held In the said county OF C3l-
umbia, on
TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 3, 1908,
being the Tuesday next sollowing the first
Monday OF said month for the purpose OF elect
Ing the several persons hereafter named:
one person for Treasurer OF the state OF
Pennsylvania
one person for Auditor General OF the State
OF Pennsylvania
Two persons for Judges OF the Superior Court
OF he state of pennsylvania
one person for Sheriff OF Colombia County.
Two persons for Jury commissioner OF Co.
lumbia COauty.
one person for Coroner of Columbia County.
The qualified voters OF Columbia county are
hereby authorized and required to vote by
ballot printed, written, or partly printed and
partly written, for such OF the following named
persons as they see 1T:
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-10-22
CRATES FOR VEGETABLES.
They Are Easily Made md II Well
Taken Care or VIII Last fora
Number of Years.

Slated Crates for handling vegetables
and other farm products are very con-
venient and economical. They are in
use by only a few farmers, and those
who have them speak very highly Of
them. In huskipg corn they will al
most pay for themselves in che season.
One hundred are none too many for a
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-10-22

pacity to conSld-
er the vital prob.
lens involved In
their business
and to devise
means by which
t II @ ir burdens
might be lifted
and agricultural
life made as Il
should be, pros
porous, attrac-
tive and joyous.
The grange has
accomplished d
vast results in
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-10-22
THE GRANGE
Conducted by J. W. DARROW,
Press Correspondent Ne,c York State
Grange
BROADENING THE FIELD.
Some suggestions by the Hon. George
Il. Powell on New Lines of work.
Especial Correspondence

Especial Correspondence
The inception and organization of
the grange came through recognition
of the needs of the agricultural class of
our country at a time when its interests
were very seriously depressed. At the
close Of the civil war farms were gen
orally heavily mortgaged, and farmers
were staggering under the burden Of
debt.
The work of the grange was to bring
farmers together in an organized ca
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-10-22

DWoman, Why.-You have sallow
skin, pimples, eruptions, discolorations.
Why resort TO cosmetics and powders to hide
the effects? DIR. Agnew's Liver Pills regu-
late the system and restore to the cheek the
healthful rosy bloom and peach blush of
youth. From one TO two pills a dose will
clarity and purify the complexion in short
order. 10 cents for 90 doses.--24
Sold by C. A. Klein.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-10-22
couldn't Estimate Its VAL

u0!-Df. ASneWS Lure fOr the Heart never
fails. 1t relieves in 80 minutes, it cures. 1t
is beacon-light to lead you back TO health.
w. II. Musselman, Of G. A. r., Weissport,
Pa, says: 1.-TWO bottles of DR.. Agnew's Cure
for the Heart entirely cured me of palpita-
tion and smothering spells. Its value can
not be estimated. .."-23
Sold by G.. A. Klein.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-10-22
Perpetrating a Hoax.
recently.

Somebody is perpetrating hoax
on innocent people with the tale
that silver dollars of 1894 are at a
high premium and will be ex-
changed for railway tickets to st.
Louis and admission to the fair
if sent to the management, There
is no premium on these dollars and
there will be no way to go to the
exposition without paying for it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-10-22

Glade Run Grange OF Lycoming
county is one of the active oranges of
that county. They entertained the
Pomona Session in their pleasant hall
on September 3rd. They held nifty
one regular meetings during 1909 and
have not missed holding meeting
each week thus far the current year,
with an average attendance of forty
present of total membership of sixty
five. Have added thirteen names
during the third quarter of this year.
Such oranges are of benefit to the
public welfare in their community.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-10-22
GEORGE Il. POWELL.

Highland grange, in California, has
established summer school of eco,
nomics and husbandry for the benefit
Of all interested In the problems of ru
ral life, which is meeting with great
success and proving of real benefit to
the farmers of that community.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-10-22

Grange day at the New York state
fair was marked success. Hon. @. j.
Bell, master of Vermont state grange,
and Master Brigham made the speech
es. State Secretary Giles presided.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-10-22

Increased numbers means increased
power and increased responsibility.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-10-22

A man with the gout is good advertise
ment for boarding house.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-10-22

The Thirtieth regular Annual
Grange Encampment and picnic un-
der the auspices of Centre County
Pomona Grange was held on their
grounds at Centre Hall, September
I2 to IS. The County Grange owns
2S acres of ground adjoining the
railroad, well equipped with necessary
buildings, including large auditor
ium, and planted with shade trees.
They own also large number of
tents. More of these than usual were
occupied this year.
Addresses were delivered in the
auditorium every afternoon. A prom
inent feature was an entertainment
given each evening by the members
of Progress Grange No. o6. A differ
ent program was rendered every time.
When the busy people OF the farm
found time to do all of this work is a
wonder. That they did 1t we'll is evil
denced by the fact that they sang and
played before large audiences.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-10-22
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN

That every person, excepting Justices OF the
Peace and Aldermen, NOtaries Public and per-
sons In the militia service of the State, who
shall hold, or shall within two months have
under the United States, or OF this state and
city, or corporated district, whether commits
stoned ofiicer, or otherwise, a subordinate oncer
or agent, who Is, or shall be employed under the
Legislative, Executive or Judiciary Department
OF this State, or OF any city, or OF any ncorpor-
ated district, and also that every member OF
the Select or Common Council OF any city, or
commissioners OF any incorporated district,
Is by law incapable OF holding, or exercising
at the same time, the of1ice or appointment OF
Judge, Inspector, or Clerk, OF any election OF
this commonwealth, and that no Inspector,
Judge, or other officer OF such election shall be
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-10-22

Rush Grange, No. 1867, Susque-
hanna county, held a successful fair
recently.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-10-22
GRANGE NEWS.
by J. 7. Altman, Press Correspondent and
Secretary Penn'a. State Grange.
FARM HELP.


The question of efficient help on
the farm has been a serious one dur.
ing the season now closing. Many a
farmer has not only overworked him
self but other members of his family
as well. Women and children have
been in the field when they should
have been in the house or at play
The cause of this is not far to seek
Other industries have been able tc
outbid the farmer in the labor market
Should this be so ? If not why is i
so and what is the remedyp
1t is SO because of organization or
the part of both labor and capital
Organization enabling the producer tt
get higher prices and the laborer tt
force wages up.
What is the remedy? Orgariza
tlon for the farmers as a class. No
so much to control prices as to secur
proper recognition and fair treatmen
10 defend themselves against unjus
discrimination and unfair legislation.
The individual farmer will do wei
TO carefully consider his possible work
ing force for another season and plo,
and plant no more than he can easil
handle. During the winter month
oranges will discuss the labor fore
for 1904.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-10-22

There are nearly 100000 farmers
in Penn'a. Not one of them enjoys
paying his own taxes and the other
fellows too. Yet who can say that
he does not when the taxes on real
estate aggregate I6 mills, while no
money invested in other lines pays
more than 4 mills-much Of it less.
Tax laws are made by legislatures.
Legislatures are elected by the peo-
pie. The farmers cast more than one
third of the votes in this State. We
do not advocate the organization of a
farmers political party but if the far
mers would vote together just once
for an equal distribution of the public
burdens the effect of their action
would be apparent at Harrisburg.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-10-22

The coming sessions Of the Nation
al Grange at Rochester, N. Y, Nov.
10, and of the State Grange at Wilkes
barre, Dec. Sth, give promise OF both
being record breakers. Most of the
sessions OF each will be held in the
fourth degree and all Fourth degree
Patrons in gooi standing will be well
coined. Arrangements will be made
to promote all who desire promotion,
whether delegates or not. Penna
Patrons who attend at Rochester and
want to be invested with the higher
degrees will do we'll to take their trade
cards along and hunt up Worthy Mas
ter Hill who will put them in line for
advancement through the superior
degrees. 1t is none too early to be-
gin laying plans to attend these meet
ings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
SURETY FURNISHED
 BY ACCUSED MEN
SEVEN OF THE EIGHT PROMINENT CITIZENS OF GRAND RAPIDS. MICH, CHARGED WITH coNsPIR- ACY APPEAR IN COURT.

Grand Rapids, Mich. December S. without service of warrants and on in- formation by telephone from police court, seven of the eight men for whose arrest warrants were issued Monday evening. in connection with ex-City Attorney Sals- bury's confession of a water deal con- spiracy, appeared in court today, entered manded by the court
 Judge Haggerty fixed the bond for those charged with conspiracy at s200OO. and in the perjury cases from 5000 to s5o00.
 Those who waived examination and were held to the next term of the su- perior court, which begins December IA. were Charles s. Burch, manager of the Evening Press, J. Clark Sproat manager of the defunct Democrat; Eugene D. Conger, manager of the Grand Rapids Herald; J. Russell Thomson, formerly re- porter for the Evening Press, all charged with conspiracy.
 Those charged with perjury and who demanded an examination, were Attorney George E. Nichols Iona, Mich: Garret Fl. Albers, attorney, Grand Rapids.
 Attorney William F. Mcknight charged with attempted subornation or perjury. also demanded a police court examina- tion. His case was set for December 1S, and ex-City Clerk Isaac F. Lambereaux. who is charged with conspiracy, is at present on his cattle ranch in Lake county. When informed by telegraph that a warrant had been issued for him, he replied to the prosecuting attorney that he would report to the court tomor- row.
 The case of State Senator A. Burns was taken up at the afternoon session of the police court and David A. Grow, local manager of the Hydraulic company, took the stand for the defense. He said he saw Burns at Lansing. and gave him a bill to be introduced in the legislature He denied that he gave Burns s1OO. or any other sum of money to introduce the bill and never offered any member of the legislature money to vote for it. Further hearing of the case was post poned to December r.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
SALESMAN MEETS
 HORRIBLE DEATH
J. c. SMITH, WELL KNOWN IN BIR- MlNGHAM, IS GROUND TO PIECES BY SWITCH ENGINE AT BESSIE MFR.

Bessemer. December S.-(Special)-J. C. Smith. a patent medicine salesman, was run over and instantly killed by switch engine of the Louisville and Nashville railroad at the Twelfth street crossing this afternoon at o'clock.
 MT. Smith was attempting to cross the track and it is thought did not see the engine approaching. The engine was going at a rapid rate when it struck the unfortunate man. Te was knocked down and his body so badly Imangled that he was hardly recognizable. The remains were carried to the undertaking estab- lishment of A. A. Randle.
 MT. Smith was about 66 years of age and is we'll known in the Birmingham district, having formerly served on the police force of Birmingham for a number of years. He leaves a wife and family who live at Osceola station near the old fair grounds. The funeral arrangements will not be made until tomorrow morn f1O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09

Washington December S.-(Special- It is reported here that Representative Crumpacker of Indiana will, within a few days, introduce a bill similar to that in troduced by him in the last congress having for it's object an amendment to the act making an apportionment of rep sentatives, among the several states in the Union, under the last census.
 The bill becomes of increased import ance this year, as it will be referred to the committee on census, of which MT. Crumpacker IS chairman, he having been promoted to the head of the committee in the recent assignments. As chairman he will have powerful influence in bring" ing the republican membership in line for his bill, and thus secure report to the house. In the last congress, MT. Crumpacker could not secure any en- couragement frcm the census committee or the rules committee, to which was re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
TUSCALOOSA NEWS.
EIks Lay the Corner Stone of Their
 New Home.

Tuscaloosa, December S.-(Specail)- Yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock occurred the laying of the cornerstone of the Elks Home. The Elks gathered at their hall and proceeded to their home on the corner of Twenty avenue and Sixth street, headed by Faust's band. Impress sive ceremonies were performed by EX- alted Ruler Marvin T. Ormond and the cornerstone, block of white marble bear ing the number of the Elks lodge, the year and the name of the builder and architect, was laid. It was christened with water. Hon. Charles B. Werner de- livered the address and it was an eloquent tribute to the principles on which the or der is founded. A beautiful musical selec- tion was rendered by a quintette of the Faust singers. The home is to be com pleted by April and it will be one of the handsomest three-story brlck structures in the city.
 Miss Rhena Mosher of New York, a member of the National union, met a large number of young ladies at the resi- dence of Mrs. Frank s. Moody yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock and organized 'Y" or a young Womens branch or the Alabama Women's Christian Temperance union. Miss MoSher IS young WOIuan of great magnetism and she completely won her audience in explaining to them the needs and the work of the organiza- tion.
 The North Alabama conference, C. M. E. church, which was in session five days at the Northport Methodist church, has come to a close. The Rev. J. D. Snedecor, superintendent of the Stiilman Institute for Colored Ministers, made helpful talk to the conference and urged the ministers to educate themselves so as to be better prepared for their work. number of preachers were ordained and admitted into the ministry. The con- ference adjourned Sunday evening to meet in Bessemer in 1904.
 The Morgan Clements plantation, con taining 473 acres, was sold at auction yesterday and was purchased by Henry H. Leland, the consideration being $6S00. Mir and Mrs. Robert Jemison of Birm- ingham were in the city yesterday to att tend the funeral of Capt. J. A. Bozman.
 Charles Roy of Birmingham attended the funeral of his uncle, Capt J. A. Boz man, yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
HUNTSVILLE NEWS.
First Victim of Smallpox Reported to
 Health Board.

Huntsville, December S.-(Special. - Miss Bethel Quick of Carmichael and MT. William Stevens of Dallas were married Sunday afternoon, at the residence of the brides parents, at Carmichael. the Rev. George Burns officiating. MT. Stevens make their home.
 Mrs. Fanny Denton died Sunday after noon. at her home on Dallas avenue. after an Illness of several months. She was 55 years old Mrs. Denton had no close relatives.
 Monroe Lewis. a young man. 24 years of age, Is the first victim of smallpox in this section. His death was reported to the board of health yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
TALKING BASEBALL.
Huntsville Fans Are Getting Ready for
 Next Season.

Huntsville, December S.--(Special.)- Charles Street, who caught last year for Hopkinsville, in the K. l. T. league, has received an offer from the Terre Haute, Ind, association to play back stop for the Terre Haute team of the Central league next season, and will probably ac- cept
 Huntsville base ball fiends are already making plans for next year, and will or ganize a company to get in the game early in the season. A strong stock com- pany will be formed and, if possible, g league composed of Gadsden, Anniston Columbia. Decatur and Chattanooga will be organized. The Huntsville ball park is paid for, and there are bright prospects for the sport next season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09

If the confession of Henry Jemison, a negro who was probably fatally shot by Policeman Elledge last night is to be believed he is one of the worst negro criminals in the state of Alabama. Ac- cording to his own statement he does nothing but shoot craps and burglarize houses, and he has entered no less than twenty residences in Birmingham re- gently.
 The negro's confession was made on what he considered his death bed and it is doubtless true. The policemen be- lieve what he says, and already telegrams and letters have been sent throughout the state collecting bits of evidence against the negro
 The negro was shot in the abdomen last night about o'clock by Policeman FL ledge as he was climbing out of the win dow of the residence of Ed Warren at 517 North Twenty-third street. The po- liceman shot three times at the negro, but only one of the bullets took effect
 About S;45 o'clock last night a telephone message was sent to the office of Chief Wier that theie were three burglars in MT Warrer J residence. Policemen Nix and Elledge answered the call and when they reached the house they were told