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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-02-20
The Modesty OF Women

Naturally makes thsm shrink from the
indicate questions, the obnoxious OK
aminstlons, and unpleasant local treat
ments, which some physicians consider
essential In tho treatment Of diseases Of
women. Yet, II help can be had, II 10
better to submit TO this ordeal than let
the disease grow and spread. The troublo
Is that ~ often the woman undcrgocs all
the Annoyance and shame for nothing.
Thousands>Qi women who have been
cured BX DIR. Ncrce's FavorIto Prescrip-
tlon wriM in. SpIrecIatlon OF the cure
which dIslSf1cs >~(tl tho examinations
and local treatmentsS There Is no other
pcdicina- so snle-and- safe for -deIicaia
women as rfavorltc Prescriptlon." II
cures de6llitatIng drains, irreguIarity and
female weakness. II always holps. II
almost always cures. 1t is strictly nom
alcoholic, non secret, ell It's ingredients
being printed on its bottle-wrapper; con-
tains no deloterous or hablt-forming
drugs, and every native medicinal root
entering into It's composition has the full
endorsement OF those most eminent In the
several schools OF medical practice. Some
OF these numerous and strongest OF pro-
fessional endorsements Of its ingredients,
Will DO found in pamphlet wrapped
around the bottle, also in a booklet mailed
frOo on request, BY DR.. K. V. Pierce, Of
Buffalo, N. Y. These professional en-
dorsoments should have far moro weight
than any amount OF tho ordinary lay, or
non-professlonal testimonials.
The most intelligent women nowadays
insist on knowing what they take as med
icine instead Of opening their mouths like
lot of young birds and gulping down
10 90. II
scription" is Of KNOWN COMPOSITION. 1t
makes weak women strong and sick
women well.
Dr. Pierce's Medical Adviser is sent free
on receipt OF stamps TO pay expense Of
mailing only. Send TO DR.. Il. V. Pierce,
Buffalo, n. Y, 81 one-cent stamps for pa
per-covered, or 81 stamps for cloth-bound.
II sick consult the Doctor, free Of charge
by letter All such communications are
held sacredly confidential.
DR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets invigorate
and regulate stomach, liver and bowels.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-02-20
spiders AS Aeronauts.

Writing of ballooning spiders in
Harpers Magazine, DR., II. c. McCook
says: Given a steady breeze and a
free course, there is practically no lin.
1t to the distance which ballooning
spider may traverse. The writer has
taken orb weavers from their snug.
geries under divers sheltering projec-
tions at the highest attainable point
on the dome of st. Peters in Rome,
whittier they had doubtless been car.
ried by the wind when younglings.
One may see fecks Of gossamer afioat
at far greater heights. Seafaring folk
often note spider balloons speeding by
them at sea or entangled upon various
parts of the vessel.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-02-20
Umbrellas on the Gold Coast.

An inferior chief in Lagos has, it is
feared, committed the indiscretion Of
using a large and elaborate umbrella.
with the result that his superior chief
is offended at what he regards a
breach of Court etiquette.
Hitherto no one but a principal
chief had been allowed to carry an
umbrella, and wnen some time ago a
subordinate made an appearance with
one of rather snowy design he was
promptly fined by the local Council.
The principal umbrellas for Ash
anti and the Gold Coast chieftans are
of enormous size, some Of them when
open measuring ten feet across.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-02-20
puOroGnAPHNG MARS.
Interesting Details OF the Making of
the Andes Photographs.

the Andes Photographs.
The Andes photographs OF Mars
we're made with a large planetary
camera which carries with It an am
p,ifying lens. This camera was fas-
iened to tho lower end Of the largo
sslesoope OF sighteen-inch lens. and
each OF the many little images shown
on the plates Was taken separately.
The telescope was adjusted 30 that
the planet was In the centre OF the
camera aeld; then the plate holder
carrying the sensitive plate was
placed IN the carrier Of the planetary
camera and set in position for the
afst image, the slide then being
drawn from the plSte holder. A
bulb in the right hand opened the
shutter Of the camera, allowing the
light from the planet to fall on the
sensitive plate, with an exposure Of
about two seconds. Then a bulb In
the left hand shifting the plate for
quarter of an inch for the succeed
Ing image; and 30 on through the
entire series of images taken on one
plate. Sometimes the plate was ar
ranged to shift from right to left
and sometimes In vertical direction.
Inasmuch as the photographs were
made at night, virtually no light ex-
cept that from Mars reached the
plate, and the latter was not incapa-
citated by one exposure from receiving
other sensitive Impressions. About
half an hour was consumed in taxi
ing the sixty images on some of the
plates, and eight or ten plates were
exposed in one nights work. In all
about ten thousand negative images
were taken. The plates here repro
duced represent the work that was
done under the most favorable con-
ditions of atmosphere. The one of
July 13, taken during the nearest ap-
proach of the planet to the earth.
was at n distance of 3S, 100000 miles.
when Mars was at or near the zen
ith, II was necessary for me TO lie
on my back while taking the photo
graphs.
As the best seeing" occurs In
"nashes," the successive images on
the same negative may differ some
what in wealth of finer detail; TO
the skilled eye all show the larger
canals with remarkable clearness.
though the more delicate details are
lost in reproduction. OF the ten
thousand separate images of the
planet none Is destitute OF canals.
and in some cases as many as twenty
five or thirty canals have been count
ed in single Image. Several OF the
previously observed double canals
show their quality on the plates taken
during the intervals OF best atmos-
pheric conditions.
This has been only the second op-
position of Mars during which the
canals have been successfully photo
graphed. The hrst and only pre-
viods successful Photographic impress
sions Of the canals were obtained at
the Lowell observatory, Flagstaff.
Arizona. during the opposition OF
1905. through the thought and skill
of C. o. Lampland. Two years will
elapse before another opposition OF
the planet, when 1t makes still
nearer approach to the earth, and
after that no favorable opposition
will occur for a period OF fifteen
years.-E. c. Slipher. in the Decem-
Der Century.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-02-20
A USEFUL FROG.

sonality has been used for a pin-cush-
ION. He can be made. A pad serves
Tor his back. 1t is covered with
green velvet
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-02-20
The Reasoning of Ants.

Witt It's microscopic brain the ant
mas net the power of reason (said
Mr. Henry Hin at the London Insti-
tute recontly). Experiment have
proved that; but 1t is excessively imi-
tativ', has marvellous power of adap-
lation, and accomplishes all Of its
marvellous work through the med
ium OF plastic instinct"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-02-20
Nottingham Lace Output.

Consul +. w. Mahin states that the
TOTAL annual value of Nottingham's
ace output ~ about $25, 100000. The
United States is the largest individ-
aai buyer. taking about a quarter OF
the total.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-02-20
The Latest Fad in Jewelry.

The latest thing in jewelry Is to
wear a large diamond surrounded by
little rubies upon the back OF the
hand, the ornament being fastened
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-02-20
Not Alive!

Poor Froggie!
Not that he would a-wooing go.
Oh, no; rather that his pleasing per-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
Delay In Harvesting Causes An
 Advance In Price
EXPORT BUSINESS BETTER
Cash Corn Goes Up, and This, Com blned With Smaller Acceptanees, Makes Corn Market Higher.
 Oats and Provisions Firm.

Chicago, August 26.-Further delay to harvest operations in the Canadian north west, due to wet weather was the chief wheat market today. Corn, oats and pro- visions were firm as a result of the strength of wheat.
 Reports of additional rain in the west ern provinces of Canada greeted traders in the wheat pit and brought out fair active demand at the opening, which re- suited In advances of 1s4Ac to ssq1ac. The weather map for Minnesota and the Dakotas gave additional stimulus to bull fish sentiment, the official forecast being for rain today in those three important spring wheat states. As trading pro- gressed reports began to circulate in the pit which told of d revival in export business both for wheat and flour. Sales of cash wheat here were reported at ,000 bushels, the bulk of which was for export and Kansas City reported an equal amount for shipment abroad. The total sales. including 14 boat loads at New York for Mediterranean ports, were esti- mated at 412 900 bushels. Minneapolis also claimed exporters were liberal purchasers of flour. These advices caused the mar ket to rule firm all day. The close was firm at a trifie below the high point and ; at net gains of ssQ1ac to 5sc, compared with the previous close. Clearances of wheat and fiosr were equal to 650,O0O bushels. Primary receipts were 79o,OO bushels, compared with 721,OOO the cor responding day a year ago. Minneapolis, Duluth and Chicago reported receipts of 451 cars, against 2S1 last week and 29s a year ago.
 An advance of 1c in cash corn, smaller acceptances from the country and the strength of wheat were the chief reasons for a firm market for corn following an easy opening. The market was bearishly affected at the start by continued good weather for the new crop. Leading com mission houses were active bidders, but ] offerings during the greater part of the day were light. Local holders sold quite freely late in the day, and this caused loss of a great part of the early gains. The close was steady with prices un- changed to 14Qasc higher, compared with the previous close. Local receipts 22i cars, 60 contract grade.
 l Oats were strong on buying by cash houses, which was based mainly on con- tinued light aoceptances from the coun- try. At the sample tables cash oats were 12c higher. The market closed strong at almost the top point, final quotations showing net gains of ssc to 9sc for the day. Local receipts 159 cars.
 | Additional sales of lard to exporters l was responsible for a strong tone in provisions, although consider able decrease in the amount of hog re- ceipts at western packing centers was an | important factor. Cash interests and local packers were the principal support CTS of the market. The close was firm at net gains of 21sc to 10c.
 Estimated receipts for tomorrow: Wheat 65 cars; corn. 249; oats, 215; hogs, 19,OOO head.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
COTTON ADVANCES
 ON BAD WEATHER Floods In Southeast Add To
 Price Of Staple EULLISH REPORT ISSUED Southern Authority on Cotton Issues a Statement Saying Excessive
 Rains Have Cut Down the
 Crop 100000 Bales.
BuLLISH REPORT ISSUED

New York, August 26.-The cotton mar ket was hrmer today with the new crop positions scoring sharp advance on less buying for a reaction.
 The close was steady at a decline of D points on August, but generally 14 to 2l points net higher. Sales were estimated at 200 600 bales.
 The market opened firm at an advance of 1Oq22 points, with August showing the greatest gain. Later August eased off under a little scattering liquidation, but the later months firmed up on re- ports that the heavy rains in the eastern belt were causing floods in some sections, and during the middle session the ad- vance was encouraged by the crop re- port of southern authority estimating that prior to August Fl crop prospects had been reduced by fully 100000 bales as result of drought. on top of which the bulls claimed that there had been additional damage by excessive rains with the outlook promising continued unset tied weather for the immediate future.
 The market closed within two or three points of the best on active months. The local trade seems slow to accept ma terially modified views of the crop out look. but selling was much less aggres- siye than earlier in the week.
 Receipts at the ports today s751 bales. against 435S last week and S35S last year. For the week 70,000, against 4S,9O7 last week and 22,361 last year. Today's re- ceipts at New Orleans 1883 bales, against AS last year, and at Houston 3S06, against 2231 last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
Hubbard Bros. 6. Co.'s Letter.

New York, August 26.-(Speclal.) )-Heavy rains fell yesterday in the Piedmont re- zion along the line of the Southern rall-
 way, causing floods and damaging the crop in the bottoms. This brought a quick reaction of some 20 points from yesterday A natural movement after the continued decline of the past three weeks during which the Wall street in- terest was largely distributed in various directions Rain at this season of the year while creating severe local injury has in the past proved beneficial, but there is always a contrary feeling that the reactions may be carried somewhat further If the improvement will stim- ulate the demand from spinners 1t will accomplish a long desired result. The local traders are skeptical on this point but look for the reaction to go further before the bureau report of Tuesday next
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
STOCK MARKET
 EXTREMELY DULL Traders Are Disappointed At
 Days Business SOME UNEASINESS IS FELT Suspension of Brown 6 Go. Is Still the Talk of the Market and It's Effect
 Is To Put Quietus
 On Business.

New York, August e.-Disappoint- ment was the portion of those who thought that today's stock market would show some further reflection of the early weeks turbulence. As mat ter of fact, the days business was all most the dul1est for some weeks, and nearly the smallest of any full day this year. Trading in the first hour was under 63 900 shares, and in the follow ing hour less than 33,000 shares changed hands, while throughout the afternoon session there were frequent periods of complete stagnation. The suspension of A. o. Brown 6 Go. is still shrouded in considerable mystery, but the stock exchange auth critics are earnest in their promise to sift the matter to the bottom.
 Some uneasiness was felt at the out set of today's operations, but reassur- ing advices from official sources soon imparted a firm tone to the list. The speculative faction is disinclined, for n variety of reasons, to make fresh ventures now, and this attitude is quite certain to be maintained until better understanding of recent events has been reached Extreme precaution is being manifested by investors and it is con- ceded that no business need be expect ed from that element for some time to come The greater ease of money will be a favorable factor In strengthening out any trouble that may have resulted from the recent spectacular mark ct operations. A point tending to prove the inherent strength of underlying conditions Is found in the fact that,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27

while the past fortnight has been one of the most memorable in the history of the local stock exchange, the aver age price of the 20 leading railway is- sues shows practically no change.
 Detailed comments concerning to- days market are superfuous. The aft ernoon session brought little or no change, but under the lead of Southe Pacific, which reached a new high level at 101k, the entire list hardened and closed strong. Americans held firm in London, where there was evidence of bear operations for New York. Cables from Berlin reported the prospective shipment of $4,SOo.O00 Australian gold to the German capital. The days gist of general news was discouraging for the most part, with further conflicting reports as to the state of trade. In the industrial lines it appears that an- for iron and steel, though several large orders are said to be in process of ne- gotiation. Inquiry for copper material is slight and break in tin was report ed from London.
 The Rock Island Frisco system made its report for the fiscal year. Rock Islands gross earnings fell off $1,654,- 000 with a net decrease of sS,284,O00, due to a heavy increase in operating expenses and taxes St. Louis and San Francisco shows a loss of more than $3,000,000 in gross and decrease of $3,12S,000 in net. The Boston and Maine railroad report for the year reflects es- pecially heavy losses for the third and last quarters. To add to this unfayor- able exhibit, the business of the road shows no improvement for the new year. No change Is noted in local mon etary conditions. The demand is light CT than at any time this month
 Bonds were steady today the only feature being the sale of large block of Union Pacific refunding As at a figure slightly under the subscription price. Total sales of bonds, par value, ag- gregating $3,S22,0O0.
 Government bonds were unchanged on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
Prnnes-Rox Ao-6o per lb 7xc

Prunes-Box. 4O-5O, per ID, 7hc. White Peas-Per bushel, $3.25. Rlce-Full head, 7c; Jap. 6c; low grade, A Q4hc.
 Raisins-Per package. 121ze; per 20 IL. box, s2.
 Peas-Per bushel, Buckeyes, s3.25. Soap--Octagon, $3.90; Lenox, s3.90; Polo. s2.45; Ivory, small size, $4; large. $5.75; Big Deal. S1.9o; Pay Day. $1.85: Grandpa's Wonder, $3.s5.
 Soda-Arm and Hammer brand, 60-lb cases, $3.
 starch-Bulk. 4c per ID; celluioid. Ginseng-Per pound, $3.5O@45o. Flour-Faney patents, $6.50; Nellie King, $540; second patent, $5.15.
 Flour, Meal and FeedstuR. Corrected daily by Tennessee Mill Col Flour-Fancy patents, $6; Nellie King S5. second patent $475.
 Meal-Satlnette, S71zo bushel; s6-lb Gorn-Kiln dried, No. ? mixed. s7hc. Oats-No. mixed. 65c; Mo-. 66c; white clip. roc; Texas, 65c.
 Pure wheat brand ton, $26.
 Cotton seed feed meal, S2S prime. S2S. Corn chops, so pounds. $1.45.
 Corn hearts, 100 pounds. $1.50. Shorts-Ton. s29.
 Hulls-SOlb. c. s., s1O.5O; 1Oolb. c. s. Hay-Choiee Timothy. s22; No. |. Timothy, SIS; Johnson grass. s14: clover. mixed, s1Si choice green alfalfa. $40.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
Fruits md Produce.

Corrected by Douglas Bros.) Cabbage-Virginia, per lb, 1&c. Onions-Yellow DanVer per ID, ? 0. Rutabagas-Norther ern, per lb, Ac. Potatoes-lrish, choice white stock. bushel, s1. Potatoes-Sweet, Cullman, bbl, s2.75. Apples-New crop per crate, $1.25. Peach hes-Ca1ifornia, per crate, S1.35. Pears-California, per crate, s2.75. Plums-California, per crate, $2. apes-Thompson Seedless, per crate, $210.
 Cantaloupes-Per crate, $2. Watermelons-Each 10@ 25c. Pineapples-Florida, per crate, $3.50. Limes-Per hundred, S1.
 Pears-Cooking, per bbl $2.50. Lemons-Fancy Verdelli, 360s, box, $5. Lemons-Choice Verdelli. 360s. box. S4.50.
 Bananas-Per bunch, $1@1.50. Cheese-Fancy Full Cream, per lb. Ice.
 Peanuts-Fancy Virginia. per lb, 6 ao. Peanuts-Cho1ce Virginia, per lb. 5 1hc Peas-California Black Eye. per lb. 5hc.
 Beans-Navy. per bushel, ss. Bens-Red Kidney, per lb. Dc. Beans-Lima, per lb. 61ac. Eggs-Tennessee candled, doz.. 24c. Eggs-Alabama candled. doz., 20c. Hens-Each, 30Q35c. Fryers-Each, 121a O soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
INTERNAL REVENUE
 FALLS OFF SHARPLY

Washington, August 26.-The monthly statement of the collections of internal revenue shows that the total for July, 19os was 22,o29,316, which is falling off of S2S99,50S as compared with July, 1907. By far the larger part of this decrease is in the collections from spirits The most noteworthy decrease is in the receipts from the retail liquor dealers special tax, which amounts to $216.149. This indicates that S646 retail liquor dealers went out of business during the month of July, which is said to be largely due to the prohibi- ton agitation in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27

of which 200 were for speculation and ex- port, and included 2700 American. Re- ceipts were 100 bales, all American.
 Futures opened quiet and closed steady ; August, 5.1S19d; August-Septembe 4.Sbo 1; September October, 4.76d; Oetober-Noyem- Der, Aid; ovember-December, 4.os1ad : December-J anuary, 4.67d January Feb ruary, 467d; February March, 4.6s92d; March-April 4.701ad; April-May, 4.f1lzd; May-June, 4.73d.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
Bonds.
Money on Call,

New York, August 26.-Money on call easy, %91A per cent; ruling rate, closing. bid and offered at l; time loans very dull; 60 days, 2 per cent; 90 days, 2@2%; six months, 318.
 Prime mercantile paper, 3%@4h per cent; sterling exchange strong, with act ual business in bankers bills at $4.S .25@ 4.S4)35 for 60-day bills and $4. .84. .95 for de- mand; commercial bills, $4.S4@4. .84N. Bar silver, 51Ac. Mexican dollars 45c. Gov ernment bonds steady; railroad bonds ir- regular.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
Dry Goods.

New York, August 26.-Under the in- f1uence of higher-priced cotton, the cot ton goods mafl1et for the day was slight ly more active In the primary division An auction sale of 4500 pieces of silk piece goods brought many buyers to town and the merchandise was all sold ta four hours Prices were low. Recovery in a slow way is noted in cotton yarns and cotton knit goods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
New Orleans Cotton Futures.
Daily Cotton Movement.

Galveston: Steady; middling, 9kc; net receipts, 6701; gross receipts, 61ol; sales, 430; stock, 43,781; Great Britain, 4653; continent, 12,126.
 New Orleans: Steady; middling, 9kc; net receipts, f633 gross receipts, 103S; sales, POT; stock, 27,165; coastwise 669
 Mobile: Quiet; middling, S&c; net re- ceipts, POS; gross receipts, POS; sales, 125; stock. TIT.
 Savannah: Steady; middling, 9Ac; net receipts, 1894; gross receipts, 16s4; sales, 2S1O; stock, 22,164; coastwise, 612.
 Charleston: Steady; middling, 9Ac; net receipts, 9s; gross receipts. 3s; stock, 1859.
 Wilmington: Nominal; net receipts, 2; gross receipts, 2; stock, 20T3
 Norfolk: Dull; middling, 1OAc; net receipts, IS; gross receipts, IS; sales, 79; stock, 3334; coastwise, $50.
 Baltimore: Nominal; middling, 1OH ,; stock, 336S.
 New York: Quiet; middling. 9.Soc; gross receipts, 3479; sales, 112; stock, 7S,155.
 Boston: Quiet; middlng, 9.S0c; net receipts, 57; gross receipts, 97; Great Britain, 154.
 Philadelphia: Quiet; middling, 10.O5c, stock, 1294.
 Total today at all ports: Net, 975; Great Britain, 4S07; continent, 12,126; stock, 196,01S.
 Consolidated, at all ports: Net 46,557, Great Britain, 10, 6O4; france, oo' con- tinent, 1,493.
 Total since September l. at all ports: Net S,476,554; Great Britain, 2,914,2OO; France, SPLIT continent, 3,372,l25; i; Japan, 19O, 756; Mexico, 1549
 Interior Movement,
 Houston: Quiet; middling, 9$c; net receipts, 3S06; gross receipts, 3SO6 ship ments, 5224; sales, 1888; stock, 30,5S2.
 Augusta: None.
 Memphis: Quiet middling, 9%c; net receipts, 12; gross receipts, 59; ship ments, AT; sales, 50; stock, 16,259.
 St. Louis: Dull; middling, 9Bc; gross receipts, 352; shipments, 365; sales, 50; stock, 10,3S5.
 Cincinnati: Net receipts, 547; gross receipts, 547; shipments, 395; stock, S916.
 Louisville: Firm; middling, 10c.
 Little Rock: Dull; middling, 9ssc net receipts, 2 gross receipts, 2; shipments 1S9; stock, 2677.
 Total today Net receipts, 4367; gross receipts, 4764; shipments, 6222; sales, 44SS; stock, 6S,S19.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-27
Own the best COW in Bir-

Own the best COW in Bir- mingham. Milk her as often as you like. Gives rich, heavy cream on down to milk of any consistency. Keep her in the pantry anywhere. She's the Dundee Evaporated Milk, and your grocer sells her by the can or case. In sanitary cans.