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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-08-31
Bearded Wornen,

Two German doctors have been
looking into the question of bearded
women, and they have discovered that
out of every 1000 sane females, 29O
are bearded. OF these 23O have only
slight down, 40 have very visible
beard, and 10 are Enthusiastically
adorned with this hirsute appendage.
Out of 1000 insane women examined,
49, had slight boards, while fifty-six
had boards well grown.-Reynold's s
Newspaper.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-08-31

In some respects vegetarians suffer
more than meat eaters from uric acid
poisoning, seeing that beans, peas,
lentils and peanuts contain twice as
much Of the poison as meat. The ma
tives of India suffer greatly from uric
aciN diseases, owing to the quantity
Of dahl (lentils) they eat, Other ma
tives who avoid dahl are almost en-
urely free.-London Mail.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-08-31

& NOW that you are through with
your ,'I mower, reaper, hay rake, corn
plow ana many other farm imple-
men's, clean them all carefully
usng using & cloth that has been damp.
ened with kerosene or oil on al
oiIght parts, put them all away in
clean, dry place and next seoson ~
you VIII have machinery and uten.
s!.s, sils as good and bright as new, 4
n''Ie Time spent at this work will
pG worth TO you many dollars Yo,
iS,l Mili also have the reputation of be-
Ing careful man.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-08-31
London's Social Haven.

London has always been the social
haven of the foreigners of mediocre
position but ambitious aspirations.
Satirized years ago by Thackeray, 1t
is even more evident today that with
gold and a pleasant manner any in
offensive and prepossessing foreigner
can buy himself social federation in
what is commonly called the upper
circles. Field.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-08-31

NIAGARA FALLS EXCURSIONS.
Low-rate Vacation trips via Penn.
sylvania Railroad.
The remaining dates of the pop
ular Pennsylvania Railroad ten.
day excursions to Niagara Falls
from Washington and Baltimore
are August IS, September s and 22
and October I2. On these dates
the special train will leave Wash
ington at 7:55 A. NJ, Baltimore 600
A. NJ, York Io:4o A NJ, Harris
burg II:4o A. NJ, Millersburg 1920
p. NJ, Sunbury 1858 p. NJ, Viii.
Transport $50 p. NJ, Lock Haven
sos P. NJ, Renova 3:55 p. NJ, EN-.
porium Junction sos p. NJ, arriv.
ing Niagara Falls at 9:35 p. NJ.
Excursion tickets, good for re.
turn passage on any regular train,
exclusive of limited express trains,
within ten days, will be sold at
5000 from Sunbury and Wilkes
Barre; and at proportionate rates
from principle points, A stop-over
will be allowed at Buffalo within
limit of ticket returning.
The special trains of Pullman
parlor cars and day Goa ches will be
run with each excursion running
through to Niagara Falls. An ex.
ira charge will be made for parlor
car seats.
An experienced tourist and chan.
eron will accompany each excurs-
ion.
For descriptive pamphlet, time of
connecting trains, and further in-
formation apply 10 nearest ticket
agent, or address Geo. w. Boyd,
General Passenger Agent, Broad
Street Station, Philadelphia. 1t
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-08-31

REDUCED RATES TO DENVER.
Colorado Springs or Pueblo. Via
Pennsylvania Railroad, account
National Encampment, Grand
Army OF the Republic. On ac.
count of the National Encampment,
Grand Army of the Republic, at
Denver, Col. September 4 to 7, thu:
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
will sell round-trip tickets to Den-
yer, Colorado Springs, or Pueblo,
August 20, 80, 81, September I, 2,
and 3, inclusive. at rednted rates.
Tickets will be good returning to
reach original starting point not
later than September IS when pro-
perly validated by Joint Agent at
either of the above mentioned
places. Deposit Of ticket with Joint
Agent and paymen: of fifty cents
will secure extension of return limit
to October 10.
For specific rates, routes, stop
over privileges, and further informa-
tion, consult nearest ticket agent.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-08-31
DANGER SIGNALS.

No engineer would be mad enough TO
run by the flag which signaled danger.
IL Is different with the average man
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-08-31
Worlds Wealthiest Country

In the half century from 1850 to
1900, when the population of the
United States increased from 49,
100000 to 100000. or multiplied
three and one-third times-a rate Of
increase far beyond that Of any other
great country-its wealth expanded
from 100000 to $4,000
100000, being multiplied more than
thirteen times. No other country
closely approaches the United States
in wealth. From the most trustwor-
thy data obtainable, this Is how the
principal countries stand in 1908:
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-08-31

Weather than the countries-the
United Kingdom and the empire Of
Germany-which stand nearest to 1t,
the United States is rapidly increas-
Ing its lead over other nations.-
Leslie's Weekly.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-08-31

A. from your medicines am glad TO say . few
words that you may use for public alton"
writes Mrs J. II. Downes. Crystal Lake. Conn.
II Had been troubled with complication OF
diseases for over two years, but kidneys and
liver bothered mo most Some OF my worst
ailments were headache. frequent pains
around heart and under right shoulder
blade. Ny hands and feet were cold nearly
all the time, and ! had such chillness be-
tween shoulders. eome days cared but little
for food; lost fesh felt 50 tired and mis-
cradle II seemed couldn't do any house-
work. Took medicine from my physician,
hut received no benefit Bought . bottle OF
Golden Medical Discovery and after tax
ing IL felt so much better we determined to
give It q fair trial Appetite soon improved
apd gradually the disorders disappeared un-
I'll now am we'll"
Great Doctor Book Free.-Send 81 one
cent stamps to DIR. K. V. Pierce, Buffalo,
N. y, to cover cost OF mailing only and
he will send you free copy Of his 1905
page Common Sense Medical Adviser,
paper-covered. Cloth-covercd 81 stamps.
DR.. Pisrce's Pellets Cure Constipation.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-15
"OF TWO EVILS CHOOSE THE LESS"

1t looks though there might be substantial ground
for the statement that certain big brewing companies
of the middle west coverty assisting the antsaloon
movement in Los Angeles.
1t is quite evident anyway, that these eastern
goods this city and elsewhere in Southern California
Their gaudy crcuske posters glare at the public from
every big billboard in the city But they hand-
capped the fact that local brewers control of the
retail business either by direct proprietary interest
long contracts.
Such control shuts out the great millionaire COM
panes of ST. Louis Milwaukee and other eastern cities
The closing of the Los Angeles saloons undoubtedly
be of great benefit to those brewers abroad. In
of the draught beer tap at the saloons there
would equivalent demand for bottled beer, a spe
according to expert judgment. Carloads of eastern
bottled beer frequently in the incoming freight
trains from the east Notwithstanding the present diff
Guilty in local competition.
But if the saloons closed the eastern stuff would
come to Angeles in whole train loads instead of
in single carloads 1t would at least great extent
take the beer business from the local brewers whose
product is sold fresh and by the draught process
and give the trade to concerns abroad that may be
Obliged to doctor" their bottled commodity in order to
make it keep"
Whether there is any foundation not for the
statement that eastern bottled beer manufacturers are
insduousy aiding the anttsaloon business, the fact is
apparent that the closing of the saloons would be of
immense advantage to the big eastern brewing COM
panes,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-15
THE MouNTANEER GETS BREAKFAST
s*.ss.*.*s ~ -. *..s

afternoon, when all phases of the sa-
loon question were discussed
The meeting was attended by more
than 1000 enthusiastic voters, while
their wives, sisters and female friends
in even stronger numbers filled the
First Methodist church, directly across
the park.
Judge Works discussed the statement
issued Saturday by the Merchants and
Manufacturers association. He said in
part:
81 am a strong believer in purity in
public and private life and am strongly
opposed to the saloon as an institution.
| The merchants and manufacturers
have taken a straw vote on this ques-
ton and the result shows a majority
in favor of the saloons. Take out the
votes of those members of this associa-
tion who are engaged in the liquor
traffic, directly or indirectly and 1 be-
lieve the vote would have stood the
other way, showing a majority against
| the saloon.
| "This association in its communica-
tion says that the saloon is an evil, but
maintains that it is necessary to foster
that evil in order to aid the business of
the city. They also state that the pro-
posed ordinance will not prohibit
drinking in private and in clubs and
hotel dining rooms, and therefore is
not virtuous measure. Let the asso-
citation in question possess its soul in
patience and when we get rid of the
saloon we will take care of these other
fellows"
DR.. Pitner and Col. ]. M. c. Marble
also spoke. Leonard Merrill presided.
At the women's meeting the best
methods for them to aid in the crusade
now being waged were discussed.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-15
THE CLIMAX AT CHICAGO

This week. and perhaps today, the strike issue in
Chicago may reach the point to which President Roose
welt alluded during his call in that city.
That is say indications point TO the failure of the
local authorities to preserve order judging from their
failure thus far in a situation comparatively easy to
handle
Following such failure will come the presidents
mnder that it is the duty of the governor, with the
military powers of the state of Illinois, to preserve order
in Chicago And back of the governor stands the pres
dent the United States ready to support Illinois with
the whole power of the government.
There is to hope, of course, that there will
be no need for in supporting the
against dsordery persons in the streets of Chicago
there is nothing substantial than hope in the
present situation The strike leaders have determined
as reported to tie up all the union teamng business in
the city to the extent of stopping hearses and
rages en- route to the cemeteries
And while thus striving to paralyze the city by the
stopping of union teamng and the prevention of non
union teamng the strike leaders continue to make loud
protest against the summonng of either or federal
troops preserve order That is the situation which
would be exactly paraeed by the protest of gang of
burglars against being disturbed by the police while
they were in the act of looting safe
Why are the leaders of the strike opposed to the
suppression of disorder? Obviously they can
not prevent willing workers from taking the abandoned
audaciy TO ask the and the president to keep
hands off while they drive the willing workers away on
the dead or alive" plan.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-15

fields. a mile and half until we struck
the first foothill, which rises from a
bare field. On top of this knoll stands
the old white haunted house" The
ghosts did not appear to be on duty
as it was still light, but an investiga-
ton divulged the fact that the place
was alive with rats. These rodents are
probably the GHOSTS" which are said
to haunt the place.
On across the level mesa we made
our way to the rude homestead of d
souatter where we obtained drink
from an ola. Not having any time 20
lose we swung down the winding trail
like road which in short time carried
us to the canyons bottom.
Having come into the canyon over
the ridge instead of around by the
mouth we found ourselves nearly q
mile above the outlet. 1t was fast
growing dark, but we tramped on for
q mile or more by the reflection of the
afterglow on the huge peaks to thf
north of us, at last making camp fol
the night just as the last spark of faint
color died away from Old Strawberry
in little nook where the canyon spread
out into a miniature park.
Before the Camp Fire
Firewood in plenty was at hand ant
the merriest of campfres was 500
glowing among the trees, 1t was {
small fire, built after the fashion o1
the red men, one which could be cooked
over with comfort and which Woulc
give the desired amount of warmth
not a fire resembling the burning of
furniture factory and which woult
alarm the denizens of the forest ol
bring the ranger from up the canycr
down upon us in wrath
Supper was soon slowed, our blankets
spread and we stretched ourselves be
fore the tiny fire and watched th
glowing embers. While Dewey recite'
favorite selections from Longfellov
and others aloud to himself the noun
taineer dropped a coal from the fir
into the favorite briar bowl and fel
into a reverie i'm which he lived owe
the days and nights spent on man.
trails, saw the trout leap in the silver
ados, heard the mountain lions callinI
to their mates in the Santa Anas ant
again followed the wary blacktails Il
the pine mountains over the ridge
and next to the great desert,
AT last the fire burned low and W
rolled in our blankets and slept as on
can sleep only in the woods with tn
air fragrant with the smell Of the pine
and alders.
A garrulous blue jay woke us earl
Sunday morning ana the mountainee
lrolled out Of his blankets and starte
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-15
BY the Mountalneer

Late on Saturday afternoon IN the
spring Dewey and I left the Altadena
car at the old golf course, shoudered
our packs and started on our tramp to-
ward the mountains. How alluring they
looked in the slanting rays Of the after
noon SUM- We hastened toward them
to make the most of our brief holiday.
An hour before we had slammed our
desks shut with a bang that betokened
the thankfulness we felt that the NOR
row would not find us at the grind
again. And then we had a few hours
Of daylight before us and all the next
day in which to get close to mother
nature and absorb health and strength
and clear the cobwebs from our brains
in the pure outdoors.
Millard's canyon and the summit of
Mount Lowe was our destination, and
we intended to get as far away from
civilization as possible under the cir
cumstances, and if practicable to get
up the mountain without interfering
with Mr.. Huntington's right of way.
1t is wonderful how shut out from
the world of toll, machinery, clang Of
cars and the whistle and roar of the
locomotive and toot of the automobile
these canyons are, and yet be so ac-
cessible. one ignorant of where he was
would imagine himself in the heart of
the Sierra Madres and miles from the
g,-I e
Past the Haunted House
Past the graveyard we tramped.
Taking the road which runs west from
its northern line we hurried along until
this country lane turns into the county
road leading straight into the noun
tains Through orange groves in full
bloom, past lemon orchards and barley
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-15

the ridge to get out Of the canyon long
before we had reached the point where
we had entered going up. The south
side of the ridge was a tangle Of chap
arral but we managed TO scramble
through Il to a road we found waiting
for us at the bottom, which carried us
back to the old county road.
Soon we arrived at the golf ground,
washed at a hydrant near by and
climbed aboard an electric car which
landed us i'm short time at the close
of pleasant and never to be forgotten
Sunday, tired but refreshed in mind,
in the center of the hustle and whirl of
the busy world.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-15

Millard's is one of natures jewels,
hid from the workaday world. The
large alders which grow near the bed
of the little stream shade the trail
which is an easy one and plainly
marked. 1t winds up through patches
of wild blackberries, past beds of wild
roses, over big boulders as large as
cottage and around the trunks of huge
sycamores and liveoaks
We made good time up this pleasant
trail for perhaps an hour when we
came to the falls. In winter when
there has been an abundance of rain
this fall in Millard's presents an i'm
posing spectacle and the roar of the
little stream as it leaps from the rock
above fifty feet into the pool below can
plainly be heard for some distance down
the canyon.
The rocks rise sheer on both sides of
the fall and it is necessary to go a
short distance down the canyon to
take a precipitous trail which winds
back and forth on the steep south side
of the canyon until it lands the traveller
above the pretty waterfall.
A Panorama of Beauty
We pushed on rapidly, the going
being clear and easy. Each turn of
the winding canyon revealed new Won
ders and beauties. Gradually the
scenery became more rugged and the
sides of the canyon lowered higher and
higher.
The trail was not so good now and
the tangle of underbrush impeded our
progress, but we did not feel it, so ex-
hilarating was the mountain air and sc
fresh was the breeze which blew in
our faces as we ascended.
Before realizing it we had reached
the Dawn mine, where we received q
hearty welcome from the bronzed pros
pector After short rest in which
we put in the time telling the minel
of the happenings of the outside worle
which he had not seen for severa
months, despite the fact that he was
so close to it, we hit the Dawn trai
leading up the south side of the can
yon. The canyon above this point II
a wild tangle of underhrush which il
almost impossible. The sides rise pre-
cipitously for a thousand feet on eacf
side. The trail leaves the canyons
bottom and the real ascent of thu
mountain begins.
For the first half mile the Dawn trai
is steep, and being fully exposed t.
the sun it is hot climb, but soon w
were tramping in the shade of gian
! pines and the heat of the first stretcl
was forgotten The pines We're lef
7 behind and again we travelled in tn
r sun, but this time ON a pathway hew
cut of the solid rock. We paused o
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-15

The plight of the public library is discreditabe to
Los Angeles. Crowded into quarters in the city hall
not half large enough dark dismal and dificut of
cess It has long been source of humiliation to pro-
gressive citizens But the worst of its misfortunes
tends now. Several of the municipal departments
clamoring more room, it is practically decided
that the library must be hustled out of the building
Why hold the space camorng officials at bay for
time sprout the library building project without
further delay?
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-15
Beautiful View From Tavern

Alpine tavern stands in the head of
Millard's canyon and is situated so
that from the west end a magnificent
panorama of mountain and canyon
can be had, four distinct ranges, one
behind the other, being visible.
A level trail from just below the
tavern leads to Inspiration point, from
which a magnificent view of the valley
can be obtained. The summit of Mount
and makes o. stiff climb for the most
seasoned mountaineer. The trail is
precipitous in places and entirely un-
protected from the sun, and 1t is
warm work.
Once on the top, however, the view
obtained is grand beyond description.
Spread at your feet are San Fernando
and San Gabriel valleys and away to
the west La Canada.
The well kept ranches and plowed
fields form a check@rboard of many
colors and the streets of Pasadena are
plainly visible. Los Angeles can be
seen in the distance to the south.
on clear days the beach line OF the
ocean is easily made out, and with
glass the vessels in the harbors can
be made out, while at all times Cata-
lima island lifts her proud head above
the fog and clouds away out in the
blue Pacific.
The trip down is quickly made, We
ate a hearty lunch in the shade of the
pines below the tavern, and after loll-
ing around and watching the Sunday
excursionists in their best clothes for
a while and noting the grace with
which the young women in high French
heeled shoes tripped up the trails, we
swung our packs on our backs and hit
the trail for home.
Leaving the railroad track at Dawn
station we clambered down that beau
tiful stretch of trail to the easier going
in the canyons bottom and then fol-
lowed the wlndings of the stream for
several miles.
Just by way Of variation We climbed
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-15

discovery reported in Wyoming tends TO confirm
the theory of sayants that the western hemisphere
much older than the eastern and that the human
race got it's start this side of the world. The dis
patch alluded to states that "an iron pin ten inches long
and about inch in thickness found firmly inn
bedded in fossil rock and must have been there thou
sands of years At the beginning of sacred history
told that there giants in those days" Proba-
bly, gantess belle Of long ago used that find for shawl
pin
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-15

projecting rock and looked back
and the canyon was spread out at our
feet in a beautiful panorama.
In the Shade Of Pines
A half mile Of rock and another
grove Of pines made us glad with their
fragrant shade. We were i'm paradise
and tramped along happy in the
thought that the busy world with its
ciang and clamor was miles away.
Suddenly the still air resounded with
the whir and clang Of machinery.
whats that?" we both exclaimed. A
moment later we came suddenly upon
an electric car track, and in the dis
tance one of Huntington's Mount Lowe
cars was disappearing around curve
below, with the scream of the wheels
against the unyieldlng rail of the
curve.
We came back to earth with Jar.
A short inspection of the trail above
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-15

the fire, while Dewey stretched and
yawned fer few minutes but crawled
out in a hurry when pint cup of cold
water direct from the spring lit on the
back of his neck.
Breakfast was soon cooked and dis
posed of. the fire thoroughly put out
so there would be no possibility of a
forest fire, our packs shouldered and
we hit the trail up the canyon.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-15
A Counter Between Them

Ex-Governor Clanin a personal friend
of Lincoln and was in close touch with him
during the exciting campaign Of 1860. He had
q rich fund anecdotes and his favorite was
a story of Lincoln and Douglas.
Douglas, meeting Lincoln, made a charac-
terstcally unpleasant remark, saying:
"Why Abe, l remember when you We're
nothing but a young clerk in little western
town, peddling out goods at retail and selling
liquor over the counter" 80
''Yes' answered Lincoln, "the only DIR
ference between you and me was that / was
on one side of the counter and you were on
the other "-Boston Advertiser.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-15

An interesting question is raised by vote on
the saloon issue taken in the Evening Express estab-
lshment. The vote, reported was: For the anti.
saloon ordinance q against the ordinance, 35" There
really are questions involved. First assuming that
the writer of the double column proordnance twadde
one of the proordinance voters who is the other one?
Second there only two proodinance voters may
not the doublecolumn twadder be of those amb-
dexerous fellows who write and think two ways at
once?
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-15

dispatch from Berkeley states that nearly one
hundred seniors of the university will not be able to
graduate by of failure get sufficient credits
in the current examination But will not excellence in
football practice the like balance the shortage in
book learning?
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-15

The managers of the Portland exposition have been
made happy by the assurance that Vice President Fair
banks will represent President Roosevelt the opening
of the great show The presence of Mr. Fairbanks will
not only official endorsement of the enter
prise by the government but will also assure cool tenn
perature at in the neighborhood of the dstin-
guished guest.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-15

The story about the transit of an airshp from Los
Angeles to Oakland Saturday making the journey in
five and one-half hours, premature to the extent
probably, of few years. Stranger things have hap
pened than the realization of this notice. Angeles
San Francisco Aerial Transportation companys Angeus
leaves Los Angeles every morning O'clock arriving
at San Francisco II 30"