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Amador ledger., 1905-03-17
Pafd Her Rack.

Gracious, my DEAR" said the first
society belle spitefully, 81 trust you're
not I'LL You look so much older to-
night"
"Do I, dear2" the other replied sweet
ly. II feel quite well. And you-how
wonderfully improved you are! You
look positively youngr'
Amador ledger., 1905-03-17
A Deep Sea Vampire.

An exquisite sea flower. something
like an aster, grows at great depths in
the ocean. 1t looks innocent enough,
but it is charged with such deadly
poison that small fish touching one
of the beautiful petals is instantly
killed, and its body is then drawn
down by the waving leaves to the
plants mouth and is literally eaten.
Amador ledger., 1905-03-17
PrepRredness.

Begin the morning by saying to thy
self, shall meet the busybody, the un-
grateful, arrogant, deceitful, envious
and unsocial, but I, who have seen the
nature Of the good. that 1t is beautiful,
and that of the bad, that it is ugly,
can be injured by none Of them.-Mar-
Gus Aureltus,
Amador ledger., 1905-03-17

Husband - Why do you scold the
butcher? 1t isn't his fault that the
meat comes to the table all dried up.
Scold the cook Wife, don't dare to.
but Pm in hopes that II keep on scold'
ing the butcher he'll get mad and come
around and scold the cook.-New York
WeeklV
Amador ledger., 1905-03-17
Taking out Letters.

Teacher Tommy, what did 1 tell you
yesterday that 1t was called to take
out several letters? Tommy Figgjam-
Abbreviate. TeacheNThen make q
sentence correctly using the word ''ab-
breviate." TOMMY saw the letter
corner.-Baltimore American.
Amador ledger., 1905-03-17
Justiaable suspicion.

Mistress Ito pretty housemaid)-By
the way, Mary, should my husband
ever attempt to kiss you just box his
ears soundly. Maid-Shure, ma'am
he's felt the weight Of me hand twice
afready.-Minneapoli Times.
Amador ledger., 1905-03-17
COMPROMISING.

Charles-She is suing her late en-
ployer's estate for $4,000. Henry-On
what ground? Charleston the ground
that on four different occasions he
said to her, "We are having fine wealth
err" with the accent on the ''we."-
Brooklyn Life
Amador ledger., 1905-03-17
A Broad Hint.

The Barber Gathering customer and
gazing out of window)-I tell you, sir,
the man who shaves himself keeps the
bread and butter out of some poor bar
bers mouth. The Customer (1ercely)-
And incidentally the lather out Of his
Own!-Puck.
Amador ledger., 1905-03-17
Knew When to Stop.

Farmer Corntassel-Ye don't mean to
tell me ye've stopped smokin'! Farmer
Longjaw-Yep; threw away m pipe
this mornin' Been smokin' nigh on to
f1fty-seven years an was afraid If
didn't quit pretty soon I'd git the hab-
it.-Puck.
Amador ledger., 1905-03-17
Not lin Tn Hin,

Eyes" said the fireman, 'there were
two men in the building playing chess,
and one Of them is in the ruins yet
We couldn't get him OUT
t'Why, how was that?"
"He insisted that it wasn't his
move"
Amador ledger., 1905-03-17
Excuse Made Easy.

"Why do so many actors insist on
playing Shakespeare"
81 suspect" answered Mr. Storming-
ton Barnes, "that it's because they
can take all the credit if they succeed
and blame the public's lack of literary
taste if they ail."-Washington Star.
Amador ledger., 1905-03-17
wealth,s Changes.

Wilby-There goes that beautiful
Mrs. Kofure with her wealth of au-
burn hair. She wasn't always so rich,
was she? Nash-Oh, no! 1 knew her
when she was red headed. = Boston
Transcript.
Amador ledger., 1905-03-17
SDiteful.

Kate-Do you think it's true that
people catch anything through kissingf
Madge-Oh, don't think SO. See how
often you've been kissed and you've
never caught anybody yet,
Amador ledger., 1905-03-17
Cause For SnrroW.

Brown-Smith is down with brain
fever. Green-You don't say so! Brown
Yes. The doctor says If he recovers
his mind will be a blank. Green
Well, I'm sorry to hear that. He owes
me $40.
Amador ledger., 1905-03-17
A SuhtIs Distinction.

did the critics like your perform
ance of HamletT'
"The critics." answered Mr.. Storm
ington Barnes, "liked it. But a large
number of persons who assume to be
critics did Washington Star.
Amador ledger., 1905-03-17
Sutter Creek. Cal.
Hotel Business for Sale.

TTNHE UNION HOUSE BUSINESS, situated
l. on Main street, jackson, is offered for sale
with all furnitures and fixtures complete. The
house contains 20 sleeping rooms bar, dining
room and complete equipment in every way,
and recently reftted throughout. Doing good
business, rooms ali filled. This is an excellent
opportunity for any person wishing to engage
in the hotel business. Good reasons for wish
ing to sell. For particulars apply to F. Sim
cich on the premises. dec9n
Amador ledger., 1905-03-17

Nothing more completely battles one
who is full Of trick and duplicity than
straightforward and simple integrity IN
another.-Colton.
Amador ledger., 1905-03-17

Will do work in any part of
Amador County. If you want
to build, send note to Jackson
Postoffice and l will call on you.
Estimates furnished without cost
on any kind of building. Will
make plans and specifications for
you. mar2tf
Amador ledger., 1905-03-17

Purity of heart is that quick and SEN
sitve delicacy to which even the con-
.eption of sin is Observation-Disclosures.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-02-16
Sc 10 to Washington q. O. and Return
via Readln Railway.

For the Inauguration of President
Roosevelt at Washington, d. c.,
Saturday, March 4, 1905 the Read
ing Railway will sell special excur-
sion tickets from stations named
below to Washington, ID. c., via
Philadelphia and B. & o. r. r., at
low rates noted:
Danville 6.I5
Bloomsbury 6.I5
Catawissa 6.I5
These tickets will be good going
March 2, 3 and a; returning, leav-
ing Washington to March 8, 1905,
inclusive.
Stop over allowed at Philadel-
phia on deposit of ticket with agent
but passenger must reach Washing
ton not tater than March 4, and re-
turning must leave Philadelphia not
later than March 8, 1905. Exten-
sion Of return limit for ten days
may be secured on payment of one
dollar at Washington.
For full particulars consult ticket
agent. 10 st
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-02-16
The Mardl Gras Low rate Tour to New Or
= leans via Pennsylvania Railroad.

For the especial benefit of those
desiring to witness the unique
Mardi Gras celebration at New Or
leans, the Pennsylvania Railroad
has arranged for a personally-con-
Quoted tour, to leave New York,
Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Wash
ington, Friday, March 3. A special
train of hlgh-class Pullman equip
ment will be run, in charge Of tourist
agent. Three days will be devoted
to New Orleans, the party returning
direct to New York.
Tourists will occupy this train
continuously, SO that hotel accom-
modations and meals in New Or
leans will not have to be considered.
A special grand stand will be pro-
vided OH the main line of the great
parades. Round trip rate, includ-
ing round-trip transportation, Pull
man berth in both directions and
during stay in New Orleans, all
meals in dining car during entire
trip, and seat in special grand stand
at New Orleans; $50 from Phila-
delphia, sos from Baltimore, and
$65 from Washington. Proportion
ate rates from other points. Detail
ed itineraries and full information
may be obtained of Ticket Agents;
or Geo. w. Boyd, General Pas
senger Agent, Broad Street Station,
Philadelphia. I6 ut
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-02-16
The PROPER EDUCATION.

Booker 7. Washington made a
strong plea before the American
Academy of Political and Social
Science last week for friends of the
negro to unite to push forward his
industrial or business development.
In disclaiming any desire to under
value the ethical and religious in
the growth of his race, Mr.. Wash
ington said: 81 know that it is not
an easy thing to make good Chris
tian out of hungry man. l mean
that just in proportion as the race
gets proper industrial foundation,
gets habits OF industry, thrift,
economy, land, homes, profitable
work, in the same proportion will
its moral and religious life be i'm
proved"
This industrial education of the
negro has always been the chief end
and aim of the work at Tuskeegce,
a work that has been successful be-
yond most of the efforts put forth
for the elevation of the colored
people of the South. Its value is
emphasized from the results of the
recent chronological examination of
the negro's brain made by European
scientists, in which it is discovered
that his emotional nature is already
over-developed.
Booker Washington knows the
real need Of his people, the neceSs-
ity to curb the excess of emotion,
which too often carries with it an
inadequate moral sense, and to de-
velop those qualities of persever-
ance, application and skilled in
dustry, the lack of which in the
Southern negro at least has made
him an uncertain factor in the
economic problems of the South.
The next twenty years." says
Booker Washington, will largely
decide the problem whether the
negro is going to retain his hold on
the industries of the South, or is to
be pushed aside by white workers
imported from a distance. Al
ready there has been a cry from
certain Southern States for an influx
of immigrants from Europe to help
meet the industrial needs. In
point of numbers there is no reason
that the colored people should not
be adequate for all demands, but
as workmen they are too often
lamentably inefficient and negligent
not to say lazy.
Knowing this, Booker Washing
ton reiterates The absolute necessity
OF technical and business education
Yor his race. Every true friend of
the negro must see the wisdom of
this point of view and, as the race
problem is not sectional but national,
should lend every aid to its accom-
plishment. Patriot
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-02-16
Garman's Eye on Superior Bench.

Former State Chairman John M.
Garman, of Nanticoke, is candi-
date for the Democratic nomination
tor Superior Court Judge. There
will be large number of aspirants
Tor the place, and the disposition of
the leaders seems to be to make one
nomination instead of three. Peter
T. Smith, of Scranton, the present
Democratic member ofthe Superior
Court, desires a denomination. - ------
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-02-16
which he has directed the attention
of Congress and of the country.


of Congress and of the country.
M*M
There are those who believe that
the President is making grave
mistake not to insist on Congress
either enacting some railway legis-
lation at this session or, as an alter
, native, OH calling special session
for the coming spring. The Presi-
dent, on the other hand, is of the
opinion that public sentiment is with
him and will merely gather force
during the summer recess so that
when he calls Congress together in
the autumn public opinion will
compel the Senate to enact legis-
lation which will prove adequate,
constitutional and comprehensive.
There is bare possibility that he
may yield to the arguments Of those
who urge an earlier session but
present indications are that he will
not.
XXX
Those who know the temper Of the
President are watching for a burst
of indignation from the White
House ever the action of the com-
mittee OH Foreign Relations which
has amended the various arbitration
treaties submitted to the Senate, as
has been threatened. 1t will be re-
mcmhcred that the President wrote
an open letter to the Chairman of
the Foreign Relations committee
threatening to withdraw the treaties
if any amendment was adopted and
it is now stated on high authority
that even If the treaties are not
withdrawn no attempt will be made
to induce the foreign powers party
to the conventions to accept the
amendment likely to be adopted by
the Senate. The amendment con-
sists only of the change of single
word, the substitution of the word
treaty" for agreement" but that
change is far-reaching as it will
necessitate the submission of all
agreements defining the scope of
any proposed arbitration to the
Senate for ratification. The Demo
Gratis were unanimous in insisting
on the adoption of this amendment
and it has long been evident that
there was no hope of ratification of
the treaties as they were submitted,
but that fact will not mollify the
President.
Xxx
The ceremony of canvassing the
vote of the electoral college tor
President and Vice President took
place on Wednesday, February 8.
There was, of course, no uncer-
tainty regarding the result but,
contrary to popular impression,
Roosevelt and Fairbanks were not,
properly speaking, President and
Vice e-President eject until this
ceremony. which is prescribed by
the constitution was performed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-02-16
Political Announcements.

SUBJECT TO THE RULES OF THE DEMO
CRATIC PARTY.
PRIMARY ELECTION, SATURDAY
JUNE 10. CONVENTION TUESDAY,
JUNE 18th.
FOR REGISTER AND RECORDER,
A. N. YOST
of Bloomsbury.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER,
ISAAC REICHART
of Scott Township.
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THE COLUMBIAN.
ESTABLISHED 1866.
THE CQLuMslA DEMOCRAT,

EsrADusHED 1857. CONSOLIDATED 1869
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING,
At Bloomsbury. the County Seat of
Columbia County, Pennsylvania.
GEO. f.. ELWELL. EDITOR
d. J. TASKEK, LOCAL EDITOR.
GEO. c. ROAM, FOREMAN.
Terms inside the county SI.oo year
In advance; $i.5oif not paid in advance.
Outside the county, $I.25a year, strictly IN
Advance.
Al communications should be addressed
THE COLUMBIAN, Rloomsburg, Pa.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1905.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-02-16

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1905.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-07-20
PORTLAND MARKETS.

Wheat--Club, s2@ssc per bushel
bluestem, $4,000; valley, SOC.
Barley-Feed, $21 .50@22 per ton
rolled, $2S@24.
Oats-No. white, feed, $29 per ton
gray, $29.
Hay-Timothy, $14@16 per ton;
clover. $11@12.
Fruit-Apples, table, 81 .50@2 so per
box; apricots, 9Oc@$1.25 per crate
plums, S5c@l .25; Loganberries, 81 .25;
blackberries, l0c per pound; cher
ries, 7@12hc; currants, Sc; prunes $50
81; raspberries, 5@6c.
Fresh Vegetables-Beans, I@4c per
pound; cabbage, 1@1Ac; caulifower,
$4,000 doz; celery, 90c; corn, 200
27c; cucumbers, 40@75c; lettuce, head
10c; peas, 2@5c per pound; radishes,
10@12c per dozen; rhubarb, lk@2%c
per pound; turnips, $1.25@1.4O per
sack; carrots, $l,25@1 80; beets, SIC
1.25.
Potatoes-0regon, old, $1.15@1. .25; ;
Oregon, new, 75c@$1 10.
Butter-Fancy creamery, 17h@21Ac
per pound.
Eggs Oregon ranch, 21@22c per
dozen.
Poultry - Fancy hens, 13@1Skc;
mixed chickens, 12@12hc; turkeys,
live, 1s@l9c; geese, live, 716@Sc;
ducks, old, $4@5; ducks, young, as to
size, 1906.
Hops = Choice, 1904, 16@19c per
pound.
Wool - Eastern Oregon, best, 100
21c; valley, 25@27c; mohair, Sic per
pound for choice.
Beef - Dressed bulls, 1@2c per
pound; cows, 81 @4Ho.
Mutton = Dressed, fancy, &c per
pound.
Veal S@7c per pound, according
to size.
Pork-6@716c per pound.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-07-20
UMArILLA HARVEST ON.
Grain Being Cut North and East of
Pendleton.

Pendleton--IIarvest has commenced
in Umatilla county, and within short
time headers will be at work every
where, those now started being only in
the early portions Of the county. The
section north and east of Psndleton, in
which large part Of the Umatilla res
ervation is located, 10 more advanced
than other places, and by the first Of
next week heading will be on quite gem
orally there. However, one header has
already been started in the Cold Springs
country, northwest Of here, on q fall
wheat field.
From all indications good yield is
in prospect all over the county, the
weather during the past lew months
having been very favorable. Especial
ly is the spring grain, Of which there is
an unusually large amount seeded this
year, doing we'll. The only danger
than may yet befall is 10 hot weather
and warm winds, which might cause
the grain to shrivel.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-07-20
Oregon Escape Found.

salem--After an absence OF over two
years, Ralph Smith, who made his es-
cape from the Oregon penitentiary here
on January Q, 1908, has been located,
and an effort will be made to bring him
back that he may complete his abbre-
waited sentence. He is now serving a
sentence in the Walla Walla peniten-
tiary, but his term has about expired
Smith was serving three year sentence
in the Oregon prison for burglary from
Josephine county, and had but six
months to serve when he escaped. He
was employed as trusty,
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-07-20
Enrine sparks Start Elres.

Pendleton-- Many farmers who have
lands adjoining the railroad, especially
the Pendleton-Spokane branch, are
blowing and clearing the weeds from
the right Of way along their fields to
protect their grain from tires started
by sparks from passing locom otives.
The dry grass along the track is already
beginning to burn and the ripening
wheat fields are in imminent danger
from fires. The farmers are also bene-
fitting themselves by plowing along the
fences other than protecting themselves
from fire as the numerous ground
squirrels burrow along the fences under
the weeds and trash that accumulate.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-07-20

Yield VIII Not Be Large, But Qualify
VIII Be Above Average.

Fruit conditions are now favorable
throughout Oregon. While as general
thing no fruit will yield a record break.
Ing crop, the quality Of the fruit bids
fair TO be good and the Yield will be
satisfactory from the market stand
point. Apples In all parts Of the state
will yield only half crop, but on ac-
count Of this very fact the fruit will be
Of much better quality and more
marketable product than were II & full
crop and the trees heavily loaded.
In the eastern part OF the state,
peaches, pears, prunes and plums will
all yield a crop full. In Southern Ore
gon and the Willamette valley, either
Of which sections produces more fruit
than Eastern Oregon, prunes and
plums will yield 20 per cent Of q crop,
peaches about 90 per cent, and pears
half crop. These figures are based
upon careful estimates and are reliable.
Cherries are everywhere yielding about
76 per cent Of a fall yield, while small
fruits are yielding full crop in all
parts OF the state.
Growers and dealers figure on l20,-
600 bales AZ 0regon's probable hop
yield for 1905. This is an increase OF
one-third over last years yield. A part
Of this estimated increase is due 10 a
larger acreage, but the crop is at least
so per cent better In amount Of growth
now than at this time last year. The
foliage Is very heavy, and the hops are
blossoming out now in splendid shape.
Of course, everything hinges on climat-
ic conditions. and the estimate Of l20,-
900 bales, which will be the largest
crop Oregon has ever produced, is based
upon the supposition that weather con-
ditions will be favorable until the crop
10 safely harvested.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-07-20
President Roosevelt Gives PIedQc
to Labor Leaders.
EXPLAINS HIS CHINESE ORDERS
Tells President Gompers How He
Stands and What the DipIo-
mats Must Observe.

Oyster Bay, July 13.--Immigation
TO the United States and its relation to
the labor problem formed the subject Of
a conference this afternoon between
the president and two Of the import
ant leaders Of organized labor Samuel
Gompers, Of Washington, and James
Duncan, of Quincy, Mass, respectively
the president and one Of the vice
presidents OF the American Federation
OF Labor.
The conference was devoted particu-
larly TO consideration Of the order re-
Gently issued by the president regard
ing the enforcement of the Chinese
exclusion law. An impression has
been gained by many members Of labor
organizations that the order, to an ex-
tent. at least, let down the immigra-
tion bars, so far as Chinese are con-
cerned. The president assured his cali
ers, however, that no such construc-
tion properly could be placed on the
order, and that he was just as yigor-
ousIy opposed to the admission to this
country of Chinese coolies as they
could be.
Mr.. Gompers urged upon the presi-
dent the desirabiIity Of an intelligent,
practical and humane consideration Of
the general question of immigration by
the people and by congress. The peo-
pie Of this country and OF the whole
civilized world are entitled, he main
tanned, to such consideration.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-07-20
Strategic Point is Taken.

Toxic, July 12.-The Navy depart
ment has received the following report
from Admiral Kataoka: ''Two cruisers
and four torpedo boats left Korsakovsk
on July 10 with soldiers aboard for the
purpose of landing and occupying Cape
Notoro. After some bsmbardment the
place was taken. The lighthouse and
buildings were left undestroyed. Cape
Notoro is the most southerly point of
Sakhalin, on La Perouse straits, direct
ly facing Cape Soya, ON the Japanese
coast, It commands the straits be-
tween the two coasts.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-07-20
GAINS MORE EVIDENCE.
Government Gets Facts In williamson
oesner-eIgga Trial.

Portland, July ~. - What promised
for few minutes 10 have been q sensa-
tion in the WilIiamson-Ges -Biggs
trial yesterday afternoon before Judge
De Haven, dwindled into an emphatic
statement that DR.. Gesner had a verbal
agreement with at least one witness.
From the opening hour OF the morning
session until Just a few minutes be-
fore adiourning, the trial droned along,
with witness after witness adding link
after link 10 the chain Of evidence that
the government Is forging around the
three defendants.
During his cross-examination, Henry
Hudson, no relation, by the way, TO
the famous explorer, had furnished the
comedy scene that was tossed into the
days proceedings, and IL was Ben r..
Jones, q retired cattle and horseman,
that furnished the mild sensation.
Jones had told on the witness stand
how he and his wife came to take up
timber claims. He stated that he had
done this at the request Of DR.. Van
Gesner, that DR.. Gesner had furnished
the money and that he had proved up
on his claim, and that his wife had re-
Iinnuiahed hara His testimony was In
line with the ten other witnesses that
had been examined. He was a bit
more sure about certain events that
had occurred before and after he. had
taken up his claim. He was turned
over to Judge Bennett for cross-examin-
alton, and because the defense thought
that Jones, having been a cattleman,
had been mixed up in the fight against
the sheepmen and asked him II he had
ever shot any sheep, that the incident
arose.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-07-20
OREGON STATE ITEMS OF INTEREST
MADE A GOVERNMENT OFFICER.
State Engineer Lewis to Have Charge
Of Survey Work.

Salem - State Engineer John II.
Lewis will be appointed United States
photographer for Oregon, thus being
given charge OF the government hydro
graphic work conducted In cooperation
with the state OF Oregon. This means
that all state work will be government
work and the work done with the Unit
ed States appropriation will be state
work. Consequently the reports Of the
photographic work done by the state
engineer will be publish ed In the gov
eminent reports.
The same will be true OF topographic
work, for State Engineer Lewis will ap-
point q government topographer TO di-
rect the work OF the field parties en-
ployed by the state. The state engineer
will serve aa United States hydro.
grapher without pay, and the United
States topographer will serve the state
without pay.
This arrangement is OF great import.
ance 10 the state, for II not only secures
the publication Of the state reports by
the government, but gives the state
work the same standing as that OF the
government. There win be complete
harmony between state and United
States surveys.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-07-20
Fruit Inspector in Clackamas.

Oregon City--C. ], Reid, promin-
ent fruitgrower OF Milwaukee, has been
appointed county fruit inspector for
Clackamas county under an act of the
last state legislature. Mr.. Reid was
the only candidate for the office and
had the endorsement of large number
of the horticulturists of the county.
As inspector, MIR, Reid will receive
compensation per diem for the time he
is actually engaged at his work.