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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-10-12
To Fight San Jvs1 Scale
A Systematic Campaign 10 be Wagcd for the
Suppression OF the Pest

State Zoologist Surface has plan
ned a systematic campaign for the
suppression of the San Jose scale.
Experts will be sent into every
locality in which there is any ev1-
dence OF the pest with a spraying
apparatus to show how to apply the
insecticides known to be effective
in suppressing scale. The campaign
will open on November Gst, on
which date there will be meetings
in the court houses of the worst
infected c, ntres, at which experts
will be present and give talks to
iruit growers Oh San Jose scale and
kindred pests. AT these meetings
the experts will examine all twigs,
leaves and fruits brought to deter
nine what pests may be present
and to learn in what part of the
various counties the scale exists.
From these meetings the experts
twenty III number-wIll 60 at
once to the districts in which there
is known TO be scale and give prac-
tical demonstrations of how to fight
it. The records of the Zoology
Bureau show that the only counties
in which there is no evidence of
scale are Butler. Clinton, Cameron,
Columbia. Clarion, Elk, Forest,
Green, Indiana, Jefferson, Law
renee, Mexican, Monroe, Montour,
Pike, Potter, Snyder, Susquehanna,
Tioga, Warren, Washington,
Wayne and Sullivan. Zoologist
Surface has said that before the
bureau began fighting scale in Penn
sylvania there were only seven
counties in which there was no evil
dence, and that he was confident il
tree growers and others followed
the instructions of the experts who
are about 10 be sent among them
they will soon get rid of the scale.
The experts have been instructed
TO report at State College on Octo-
Der 10th for two weeks special in
struction in orchard culture, care of
trees and the destruction of pests.
The expenses of this campaign will
be paid out of the appropriation of
$50, 900 made by the last legisla-
ture for the suppression of scale.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-10-12
Between Life and Death.

cI think DR.. Perce's Favorite Prescription
and Golden Medical Discovery the best med
icines in the world" writes Mrs. Amelia Dough-
erty, of Kerrigan, Wayne Co, Mo. "My baby
born last summer. After baby came be-
came i'll, had the best physician that could be
got, and he diagnosed my case as uteri inc trouble
tending to dropsy Medicine seemed to do me
10 good; I fingered between life and death for
quite while, every day growing weaker until
l could not walk across the room My friends
were looking for my death every minute.
friend wrote and told me about DR.. r. V. Pierce,
and at once wrote to him for medical advice
He replied Immediately, giving me fun instruc-
tions as to what to do. at once followed his
about a week felt a good deal stronger when
l had taken it about one month felt as strong
as do to-day. l took four bottles OF each kind
and two vials of Pleasant Pellets Many
thanks for the medicine. 1t has cured me per
m
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-10-12
PlUMMER HAS NO CLAIM
Lifelong Republican Denounces the
Republican Candidate For State
Treasurer AS Toady Of


(Robert ]. Bolton in Philadelphia
Public Ledger)
The writer has voted the Repubi-
can ticket on national questions for 40
years, and for about 25 years has just
as conscientiously voted against the
various rings and gangs who have
steadily robbed this city and state as
a corrupt and criminal combination
masquerading under the stolen name
OF the Republican party. The time for
which he has long hoped now seems to
be coming; bright ray OF light is
shining ahead, and to win, all that Is
needed is individual effort and con-
centrated energy.
While the City Party Is mainly in
terested in the city offices, still the
writer fails to see any reason why any
voter who prefers purity in city affairs
should vote for corruption In state af-
fairs by supporting for state treasurer
that toady Of the gang, Plummer, who
was forced upon the party by the Pen
rose gang solely as a reward for his
conduct in the state legislature.
Plummer has no moro right to the
support Of any Republican who owns
himself than has the stool pigeon tick
ct concocted by Durham, McNichol.
Lane, Martin and the rest of the de-
spicable gang who have brought the
once-honored party Of Lincoln in
Philadelphia down to be a reproach
throughout the length and breadth OF
the United States. Mayor Berry. of
Chester the candidate Of all parties
who are against the Penrose gang, Is
the peer of any man on our City Party
ticket and just as deserving of cleo
tlon rs tACy arc.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-10-12

Unless she is a healthy mother. No
woman can. If the baby has drained
her vitality; if its care is tax: il, in
short the baby is burden instead OF a
blessing, how can she enjoy 1t? She
loves it, but she cannot feed il. She
yearns for it, but has not the strength
TO fondle it.
There is nothing more beautiful in the
world than a healthy mother and her
healthy child The madouna is the
highest reach of human art In the
serene strength which art gives to the
typical mother and child there is distinct
denial of suffering and weakness as q
necessity of motherhood. But how few
women are there to whom motherhood
is naturally all abiding Joy. In how
many cases a woman dates her loss of
health from the birth of her child To
all such suffering women DR.. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription comes as a veritable
god-send. 1t prepares the mother for
her hour of trial, tranquilizes her nerves,
encourages her appetite, and brings her
restful sleep. 1t makes the baby's ad-
vent practically painless, and gives the
mother abundant strength to nurse and
nourish her child.
Every claim made for "Favorite Pre-
scription" is supported by the testinon-
ials OF wives and mothers, thousands in
number, and covering in their several
experiences the whole range of womanly
suffering. In great number of cases
after the utter failure of all doctors and
medicines, DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription, tried as a last resort, has ef-
fected perfect and permanent cure.
Sick women are invited to consult DR..
Pierce by letter free. All womanly con-
fidences held under the seal of strict
professional privacy. Address DR.. K. V.
Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
There is no alcohol in "Favorite Pre-
scription" and it is entirely free from
opium, cocaine, and all other narcotics.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-10-12
Gained 40 Pounds.

rI very glad to let other poor sufferers
know what Dr. Pierces medicines have done
for me,p writes Mrs. Edwin II. Gardner, of
Beechwood, Norfolk Co., Mass, Box 70. cYou
know wrote to you last summer. read what
your medicine had done for other people, so
thought would try 1t, and found that is was
blessing to me and my family. l began in June
aud took six bottles OF your medicine and three
vials of Pellets l took your medicine year
when had ten pound girl. had the easiest
time ever had with any Of my three children.
have been very well since took your medi-
cine. l took three bottles of Favorite Prescrip-
ton three of Golden Medical Discovery, and
three vals Of Pellets had no appetite and
could not eat much without it distressing me
before took your Favorite Prescription and
only weighed I3S pounds. Now I weigh ITS
pounds"
DIR. Pierces Pleasant Pellets commend
themselves as a family laxative. They
are easy to take, effective in results, and
their use does not beget the pill habit.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-10-12
LARGE, NEW TWO. STORY
FRAME DWELLING HOUSE,

AID out-bulldlngs, with all modern improve
ments.
Also, all the right title and interest OF the de-
rendant in all that certain lot OF land situate on
the southwardly side OF Spring Garden Avenue,
In the Borough Of West Berwick In the county
OF Columbia, Pennsylvania, bounded and des-
cribed as follows: on the east by lot No. A, on
the south by fifteen foot alley, on the west by
lot No 42, and on the north by Spring Garden
Avenue, being forty-fve feet In width by one
hundred and seventy feet in depth, containing
seven thousand six hundred and m y square
feet OF land and being numbered and designated
as lot No. 43 OF WOodn, Eaton & Dicksons add-
tion to the Borough OF West Berwick, Pa. The
same being a vacant lot.
Seized, taken In execution at the suit OF The
Berwick National Bank VS.. o. G. Hess and to
be sold as the property OF o. G, Hess.
{. G. EVANS, Atty. w. w. BLACK, Sheriff.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-10-12
EXECUTRIX NOTICE.
Estate OF IN P,nman, late or the touh

Estate OF w. H. P,nndn, late or the to,nh OF
Bloomsbury, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that letters testament
airy on the estate of W. ii. PurG an, late OF the
town Of Bloomsbury, Columbia county, Pa +,
Purman, resident OF Saln town OF Bloomsbury,
to whom all persons indebted to said ate are
requested TO make payment, and those having
claims or demands will make known the same
without delay.
WARDIE KELLER PURMAN,
JOHN G.. UARMAS, Executrix
Attorney. l0-l2 &C
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-10-12
SATURDAY, OCT. 2Ist, 1905,

at o'clock p. IN.
All that certain piece, or parcel Of land stu-
ate on the southwaidly side OF Cemetery street
In the Borough OF Berwick, Columbia County,
Pa, bounded and described as follows to Wit
Beginning at polLt on the southwardly side
OF said Cemetery street seventy one and one
half feet distant from MulbHry street; thence
e.stwardly along Cemetery street a distance OF
ifty-two feet TO a sixteen foot alley; thence
southwardly along the same a distance of fifty
feet to lot number forty-seven thence west
wardly along same distance OF hfty-two feet
to a corner; thence northwardly and parallel
with Mulbury street a distance of fifty feet TO
Cemetery street the place of beginning, con-
tanning two thousand six hundred square feet
OF land, whereon is erected
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-10-12
SHERIFF'S SALE.

BY virtue OF a writ OF Lev Facias issued out
OF the court OF Common Peas OF Columbia
County, ana TO me directed there will be ex-
posed to public sale at the Court House in
Blcomsburg, Pa, on
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-05-17
|WHAHrh COWBOY
REALN y DOES OUT WEST
His Presence Ever Required on the
Ranch. Fer There Are Unseen
Dangers to Be Guarded Against.

The actual work with the cattle per-
formed by the cowboy might not re-
quire over half his time. But slight
as We're the days of his recreation, his
presence was ever required on the
ranch, for there was the unseen to be
guarded against. Some OF his work
was done under circumstances requr-
ing unlimited patience, and then again
with a rush where all the comforts
Of life were left behind. In the Chern-
kee Strip, now part of Oklahoma, !
have seen a prairie fire break out from
the reflection of the sun on tin can,
throwing its signal column of black
smoke into the sky, instantly summon.
ing every man within fifty miles. Or 1t
might occur at night, from different
causes, with its brilliant horizon, the
flames leaping upward visible at the
distance of twenty miles, while every
breeze was saturated with the smell
Of burning grass. Under such circum-
stances hOrsefesh was never spared in
reaching the actual scene. The first
men to arrive would begin back or
counter firing as it was called, much
the same as city firemen blow up blocks
in the pathway of confiagration, tax
ing advantage of every arroyo or dry
wash, and with saddle blankets beat
ing out their own fire on the leeward
before it could gain headway. If "A
wide enough belt could be thus burned,
in advance of the main confiagration,
it might check the fire, or, Jumping the
emergency guard, break out anew on
its course. Within two or three hours
after a prairie fire had thus started,
there might arrive fifty to 100 men. Be-
ing plainsmen as well as cowboys, they
knew what to do. Frequently several
light COW brutes We're killed, beheaded,
and split down the spine, leaving only
the hide to hold the body together. The
carcass of the animal was then turned
flesh down, ropes were fastened from a
fore and hind foot to pOmmels of sad
dies. and, riding astride the burning
grass, the body was dragged over the
fire, virtually rubbing it out. Other
men followed on horseback TO beat out
any remaining flames and relieve the
mounts by pulling on the ropes. This
process could only be applied on the
fanks Of the main confagration, and
on the leeward of all counter firing, as
no one dared dispute the sway Of the
fiery monster, except well in its adj
vance. Such fire might last three
hours or three days, at the termination
of which the men would ride for the
nearest camp for rest and refreshment
Andrew Adams, in the Pilgrim.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-05-17

dlagonally across the centre, and the
angle made on each piece was made the
bow. These twopieces were held side by
side eight inches apart, and two narrow
strips were nailed across the bow and
stern; an extra piece having a hole in
it was nailed on the bow strip, and q
stick about foot long was stuck in
it for mast. The best kind of masts
were made of dowels-sticks one-quar.
ter inch thick to be found at lumber
yards and hardware stores.
On the mast was fastened a cross
arm just as wide as the boat. A piece
Of sheeting made an excellent sail, and
after it was fastened on the arm with
thread and needle, the two lower
corners were securely fastened to the
sides of the boat. The sail was put
as far forward as possible in the boat,
for it helped steer and no rudder be-
came necessary. Without any doubt,
the boy who lives near the water can
find some odd pieces Of lumber, sone
nails and a piece of cloth will find in
this boat making enough to amuse him
off and on half the summer.-New York
Mail.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-05-17

was used for the top; ash saplings split
in two were-used for the gate proper;
three two-inch holes were bored, one
for the swivel where it hangs on the
post, the others for the gate. On the
butt of the pole was box to hold stone
or weights; wooden pins were used to
hold the whole together; when finished
it would swing either way and it was
easy to handle when properly bal
anced.
Fig. 2 shows the gate that has come
to stay until something better is found
TO fake its place, and l am surprised
that Mr.. Wing has not seen one and
written it up long ago. 1t is made of
common fence boards generally sixteen
feet long fastened together with wire
nails clinched, then hung on a cleat
between two posts set close together.
One of the posts should reach up about
two inches above the gate with pivot
for the lever to turn on. No matter
what the .heft of the gate is when fin
ished, the lever can be weighted until
a small child can open or shut the gate
with ease. This gate swings only one
way.-W. T. Knowles, in Breeders Ga
zette. .... ....
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-05-17
HOW TO HANG LINEN.

Always hang table linen in good
shape, for 1t is almost impossible to
iron out wrinkles which dry in 1t.
Hang both tablecloths and sheets
across the line evenly, with the weight
on the warp threads, ends down, for
the warp is stronger than the woof,
and if hung habltually lengthwise the
goods will split across the folds. Iron
down the middle, folding them exactly
opposite from the way they hung on
the line, and they will wear longer.
If clothes have become discolored
through improper washing, try for a
few wash days the plan of scalding
them just before putting them into
the last rinse water. This will whiten
them beautifully, although 1t is more
trouble.
Never take tNe clothes from the line
damp and fold down to iron; let them
get quite dry, and then bring them in,
folding them properly when they are
taken from the line, as this will save
much ironing out of wrinkles.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-05-17
War and Svindline.

The political evils of war are almost
as weighty as the moral. Probably 10
Government in modern times has been
able to carry on serious contest that
has not been attended with eXtrava-
gance and dishonesty. At any rate,
the United States has never been able
to do so. From the time that the sol
diers suffered needlessly at Valley
Forge on account of inefficient supply
service and dishonest contractors, down
to the purchase of army transports and
"embalmed" beef in 1898, profusion
and peculation have invariably attend
ed our military operations. This evil,
moreover. usually outlasts war, be-
cause loose and irregular methods of
conducting public business are not
speedily reformed, After the Civil War
Washington was still infested by swim
ding contractors who found not few
choice pickings, and the sliiny trail of
the corruptionist led W to the doors of
Congress and some of the executive
departments.-Charles ]. Bullock, in
the Atlantic
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-05-17
Criminal Treatment of Pigeons.

Instances are not lacking where pig
cons, with all their lightning change
developments, have been found too
slow for the purposes of the type de-
sired, and the fancier has altered
nature, says a writer in Country Life
in America. There have been occa-
sions when the beak of the Almond
short-faced tumbler and the lower man.
dible of the Turbit were thumbed back
and pulled down to give diminished
beak and the overhang of the brow.
The bird is then voiceless and cannot
express pain. And Dragons, whose
glory is the regular waiting. Of the
beak and the round and even cere of
the eye, are sometimes massaged,
when the skin sprouts, the budding
flesh being worked back into the
smooth surface.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-05-17
N-DreftY..
@M --7hH1gs-
MY~sssm~We

The smartest hats are either pic
turesquely large or quite small affairs.
The most carefully studied part of
all bodices and coats is the shoulder
line.
Skirts are shirred, puffed, tucked and
trimmed with lace rufIles and embroid-
cries.
The slashed turban with cockade and
tall, Widespread aigret, is favorite
choice.
For slender figures of medium height
nothing is more jaunty than the long,
full-skirted redingote.
All smart sleeves are built out into
a square military top line, no matter
how soft the material may be.
This is the season when coat suits
and rain coats are most in demand,
and there are many new models. shown.
Long jackets of faultless cut and
perfect fit are very becoming, and give
to the wearer quite a distinguished
look.
Many of the hats are trimmed with
wreaths, half-wreaths, rosettes of rib
bon and clusters of large roses without
foliage.
The small hats are worn with street
costumes of tailor-made severity; the
larger hats add much charm to gowns
of more elaborate style.
With a costume of cloth the red
ingote is Of velvet; while, with the vel
vet gown, the redingote is of cloth-al-
ways the same tone-with collar, broad
revers and deep cuffs of the velvet.
The velvet costumes are quite as
popular as ever, and it is not too late
to have such costume made; for one
can wear them until quite late in the
season, and they always make ser.
viceable frock for fall.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-05-17
Don'ts For Bachelors.

Don't be afraid of a needle; it will
not stick you unless you attack the
wrong end of it first.
Don't start piece of sewing with a
thread long enough to hang yourself.
Buy thimble that fits; don't push
your needle through with your teeth.
Don't sew up your pockets while try
ing to sew on button to stay.
Don't attempt to push No. 8 needle
Though No. 10 hole.
Select the proper size button before
you sew it on; don't cut the buttonhole
larger with penknife so as to make it
fit the button.
And don't, oh, don't leave the needle
in your chair when you are through
sewing. You may discover it unexpect-
edly.-Kansas City Star.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-05-17
QUARTERS For POULTRY.

The severity of the past two winters
has emphasized the Importance of
Tarm, comfortable quarters for poul-
try.
Reading the market reports in any of
the farm papers, one will at once no.
tice that diminished egg product is
usually attributed to cold wave.
Eggs have found a ready sale during
the past winter, and at good prices
A friend of mine having forty-eight
pullets reports a lay of thirty-two or
thirty-three eggs per day right through
the cold weather of January. The eggs
sold from thirty-three to thirty-fve
cents per dozen. 1t does not require
an Isaac Newton to figure fair profit
on this showing. Inquiry brought out
the fact that the pullets were kept in
very warm quarters.
A building set back into the side hill
on one end, and thoroughly protected
on two sides by other buildings, ex-
plains the matter. Parties having dry,
well-lighted, underground quarters
that face the south uniformly report
large winter yields of eggs. 1t costs
considerable to fit up such building at
first; but the diminished cost of keep
inS the fowls, and the increased mum.
Der of eggs produced will soon make
up the difference.
A failure to secure an abundance of
eggs in winter is not always a dispen-
sation of Providence. Not much Old
hens have been known to lay fairly
well in winter on corn diet, but no
poultryman would think of agreeing
to furnish a certain number of eggs
each week to customers from old hens.
Old hens may lay, but good, strong,
well cared for pullets must lay.
In summer the fowls have the
warmth, the animal food in the shape
of worms and bugs, the dry road dust
which they are so fond of wallowing
in, an abundance of water, plenty of
green grass, gravel and shells. Now
IL all these things are furnished good
pullets in winter they must make a
fairly good showing in eggs.
AS matter of fact, pullets often
make pretty good showing where the
warm, comfortable quarters are not
provided, and the other items are.
Dry quarters, with vermin eliminat-
ed, are absolutely essential.
Very many furnish grain for the
fowls, but neglect to furnish meat.
Praying for eggs in winter without
trying to approximate summer condi-
tions is waste of valuable time
Henry j. Viets, in American Cultivator.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-05-17
THE NATIONAL GAME.
Cooley will play right for Detroit

Cooley will play right for Detroiti
1t is said that Manager Griffith till
have first pick of the Indianapolis pl&y-
efs next fall.
Umpire Sheridan says increased bas6
running will be in evidence this season.
Let's hope so.
Manager Griffith wants to trade
Fultz, Putnam and Kleinow for Pat
ten and Kittredge.
Outfielder Jackson. with Cleveland.
looks like find. He has a neat posi-
tion at bat and swings hard.
Chicago fans declare Lee Tannehill
will reach the eninence of Collins and
Bradley this year as a third sacker.
Stahl, the boy manager. seems to be
getting Washington out of the rut In
which she has been going for 80 long.
Dobbs is playing centre field for
Brooklyn in the absence of new man.
Malay, who is laid up with bad ankle.
Second Baseman Farrell has been
laid off without pay by the st. Louis
Nationals. He was too fat to play good
ball.
Manager Mack. declares that Bender.
of Philadelphia, will be one of the best,
pitchers in the American League this
season.
Harley. the pitcher being tried out
by the Boston Nationals. is not rela-
tive OF Manager ."Dick" Harley, of
Toronto.
With little more experience Chase.
the New York American. should make
Royal Arch bagman. He throws left
handed, but bats right-handed.
Pitcher Willis has jumped the Al
toona Club and gone back to the Boston
Nationals, President Soden. of Boston.
having come to the pitchers terms.
Manager Collins calls attention TO the
prominence of little men as stars In
present day baseball, naming Keeler.
Parent. and others. Among the bir
men there are a few. kind sir-I.ajoie'
Bradley. Wagner. Chesbro. Matthew
son, ]. Stahl and Chance, for Instance.