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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21
POOREST, BUT THE HAPPrEsT.
People Of Naples May BE Half starv-
ing. Yet Ready to Dance and Sing.

ing, Yet kendy TO Dance and Sing.
1t is estimated chat quarter OF
a million people In Naples live from
hand to mouth; and there are hum
dreds of children who subslst out of
the garbage boxes. and who sleep in
churches and on doorsteps.
The taxes in Italy to provide war
ships and to keep the nation on
war footing with the other powers
are really stupendous. There Is
tax on everything, says the Dellnea-
tor, grain in the field, fruit on the
vine, old bottles. Fuel and food
stuffs are very dear-only labor is
cheap. For the very poor, meat Is a
luxury unheard of, and even maca-
roni Is too dear to be INDUCED in Of
ten. There are any number Of
perambulating street kitchens. where
various kinds Of soup, cakes and
fruit are sold in portions costing one
cent. And yet these people seem
very happy. Bands Of musicians are
always playing in the streets; the
guitar and mandolin are to be heard
everywhere-on the boats, in the ho-
tels--and the stranger is lulled to
sleep by soft serenade under his
balcony.
The story teller thrives in Naples,
as there are so many idlers there.
He collects little crowd around him
and proceeds In the most dramatic
way, gesticulating wildly and work.
ing his face into the most excruciat-
Ing expressions, to relate stories OF
adventure or other events. much to
the ediflcation of his hearers, who, to
show their appreciation. are often
betrayed into giving sou which
might have been better spent for
bread or polenta.
The public letter-writer is another
street dignitary Of Importance, and
in great demand, especially with
timid and buxom maids of all work,
who have themselves neglected to
learn the art Of writing. or such
the public letter-writer holds all the
secrets of their lives and Is often
their adviser as well as amenuensis.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21
What He Was Waiting For,

- A mysterious stranger with lower
ed brow and menacing glare stood
alongside one of the shoemakins ex-
hibits in department store and
watched the shoemaker at work.
For long time he stood there. never
shifting his glance, staring steadily
at the bench workman. watching him
put handful after handful of tacks
In his mouth and gradually empty
each nav load into a shoe sole. Fin
ally store detective became suspic-
oius. and after keeping an eye on the
fellow for while went over to him
and asked him what he meant by his
actions. "Oh, nothing" answered
the man. Pm just waiting to see
what will happen II that shoemaker
should sneeze while he has a mouth
ful of tacks. s."-Philadelphia Record.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21
Where Money Is Useless.

Now and then one hears Of out OF
the way places where the conven-
tions of life as they are understood.
do not exist. One of these Is where
money Is useless. This Is Ascension
Island in the Atlantic.
The Island is the property OF the
British Admiralty. and Is governed
by a Captain Of the royal navy. There
is no private property in land; SO
there are no rents. taxes. etc. The
flocks and herds are public property.
and the meat killed is issued In ra-
tions. So are the vegetables grown
on the farms.
Here, 1t would seem, is real social
ism. When a fisherman makes q
catch he brings 1t to the guard room.
where it Is issued by the sergeant
major. The only private property is
fowls and pigeons. Even the wild
donkeys are under government con-
troll. They are listed on the books
Of the paymaster and are handed
over at stock taking.
The population consists Of a few
luejackets, a company Of marines.
and some Kroos from Sierra Leone.
There a marine can do anything.
The muleteer Is a marine; 30 are the
gardeners. the shepherds. the stock
men, the grooms. the masons, the
carpenters, and the plumbers. Even
the island trapper who gets rewards
for the tails Of the rats Ia a marine.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21

Towanda stands a very good
chance of getting new post Office
building. Congressman Kipp has
introduced in the national House of
Representatives a bill to provide for
a site and public building in the
county seat of Bradford. The bill
has been referred to the committee
on Public Buildings and Grounds
and will be considered in the very
near future.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21

Mrs. l.. p. Sterner was removed
to the hospital on Monday, the at
tending physician having pronounc-
ed her illness to be typhoid fever.
Only few days before, Mrs. Ster-
ner had buried her mother. Prof.
Sterner and family are having their
full share of trouble. 1t is feared
now that his son Robert, who is
staying with Mr.. and Mrs. S. r.
Bidleman, has typhoid fever.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21
Although incorporated for forty

Although incorporated for forty
years, Jeddo stands alone as the
only borough in Pennsylvania that
is free from crime. 1t has no Jail,
no police, no saloons. The popu-
lation is composed exclusively of
John Markle's office and official EN-.
ployes. He enacts the law without
expense to the taxpayers, and he
who attempts a violation of the
rules cannot live in Jeddo.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21
Mrs. Ellen Donahue died at her

Mrs. Ellen Donahue died at her
home on East street last Sunday
afternoon. The funeral took place
at St. Columba's church ON We'd
nesday morning at o:3o O'Clock,
conducted by Father Murphy. Her
age was so years, and she was ia
native of Ireland. She came to
this country when % years old,
and settled in Bloomsbury, where
she has always resided.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21
When the Huckster Is Most Jealous

II never buy anything from q
huckster who makes great outcry
about his stuff or seems very anxious
to SELL" says Sorth End housekeep-
er. for the chances are ten to one
that there is something the matter
with whatever he has to sell.
when two men with one wagon
come up the street roaring 'appools
So they can be heard for four or five
blocks, know that some cold stor-
age man has a big stock on hand just
about to spoil and that the hucksters
know that condition of the apples
as we'll as the cold storage man.
hence their zeal and energy to get
rid of their stock. st. Louis Globe
Democrat.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21

Alfred S. Hawley, of Northum-
berland, father OF Robert Hawley
of this town, died at his home on
Tuesday morning from paralysis.
His age was "a years. The funeral
was held this morning. He was
for many years the agent of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company at
Northumberland.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21
Every Woman will Be Interested.

If you have pains in the back, Uri-
nary. or Bladder Kidney trouble. and
want certain. pleasant herb cure for
woman's ills. try Mother Gray's Austria
han-leaf. 1t is safe and never failing
regulator. At Druggists or by mail so
cents. Sample package FREE. Ad.
dress, The Mother Gray Co., Leroy,
Wy. S-I4-4t.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21
Room Enough for All.

The national Government author
ity on milk says that there are 85,-
100000 microbes in every cubic CEN
timetre of the lacteal fluid. II we
accept this statement as one of fact.
why should we continue to protest
against overcrowding In the Subway
cars.-N. Y. Press.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21
PENNSYLVANIA RAILR0Al
Bulletin.
THE SUMNER VACATION GUIDE.

The summer vacation is the bright spot in the dull ron.
tine of the years work 1t breaks the monotony of the dalv
ahead ~
America abounds with delightful summer resorts in
valley mountain and beside the The Atlantic coast
line from Labrador Cape Hatteras contains the greatest
number of devoted entirely the pursuit of pleasure
and health in the world
One may purchase from Pennsylvania Railroad Ticket
Agents. excursion tickets to eight hundred of these re-
Sorts covering all the desirable Places the
bays OF Newfoundland to the gentle sandy slopes of the
Virginia beaches from the White Mountains of New Hamp
shire to the Cumberland Mountains Tennessee in the w3
Of Canada along the shores of the ST. Lawrence and the
Great Lakes ~
The famous seacoast resorts of New ersey-Atlantic
City, Cape May, Wildwood Ocean City, Sea Isle City AS
bury Park Long Branch Spring Lake Seaside Park Beach
Haven and Others well known that description is super
fuousare among the most popular and the easily ac
cessibe resorts in the country. ~
The Pennsylvania Railroad Summer Excursion Book m
be obtained of Ticket Agents at copy or of the
General Passenger Agent Philadelphia by mail postpaid for
privileges allowed on tickets
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21

DIR. Baker, superintendent of the
Matteawan Insane Asylum, where
Harry K. Thaw is confined, says
mat Thaw is insane. DR.. Evans,
another expert on insanity, says he
Is not insane. This is an illustra-
tlon OF what expert testimony is
sometimes worth.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21
The Cure-Au.
Are you fat? Walk.
Are you thinf Walk,
Ara van n paruouu7 Wall

Are you fatT Walk.
Are you thinf Walk,
Are you nervous7 Walk.
Have you no appetite? Walk.
Or do you gormandize? Walk.
Have you lost interest in life?
Walk.
Maybe your poor stomach wont
work. Walk.
Or perhap your liver has gone on
a strike. Walk.
Cupid may have put kink in
your suffering heart Walk.
In short, walking seems to be the
remedy for all Ills, save. perhaps.
broken legs.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21
Improved Diamond Drill.

Australian mining men rejoice in
the possession Of new diamond
drill Weighing ony 400 pounds, while
.he weight of the machines now in
ase Is three or four tons.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21

N. U. Funk, Esq. is attending
the sessions of the General Synod
Of the Reformed church in the
United States, now meeting at
York, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21

Judge Evans has granted change
of venue in the case of Peter Die
trick of Danville. The case has
been ordered to Luzerne county,
where it will be tried before Judge
Lynch next December.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Letters of administration C. t. a. on the
estate of Baltus A. White, late of the
Township of Scott. Columbia County,
Pennsylvania, deceased have been
granted to Luanna H. Terwilliger resid-
ing in the Town of Bloomsbury, Pa, to
whom all persons indebted to the said
estate are requested to make payment.
and those having claims or demands,
will make known the same without de.
lay.
LUANNA II. TERWILLIGER
Administrative c. II. A.
VIM. c. Johnston, Attorney. 5-2l-6t
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21
A Certain Cure for Achino Feet.

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot.
Ease, powder. 1t cures Tired, Ach-
ing, Callous, Sweating, Swollen feet.
At all Druggists and Shoe Stores. 2sc.
Sample FREE. Address. Allen S. Ohm
sted, Leroy, N. Y. s-I4-4t.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21

There is no decision in the Krick-
baum election case yet. Evidently
this case is giving the Supreme
Court food for thought, as it is now
more than a month since it was ar
gued.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21

Some needed repairs are being
made to the Episcopal property. A
cement stairway and walls to the
basement Of the Parish House have
been built, and the pointing on the
Main street side of the church and
tower is now going on.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21

A large audience gathered in the
court house on Tuesday to listen
to DR.. McCormack's very in
teresting lecture. Many physicians
were here from neighboring towns.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Eyerly re-
turned from their wedding trip on
Thursday. They spent week in
Washington, and a week at Old
Point Comfort.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21

Chas. o. Skeer has decided to
close his studio, and will abandon
the teaching of voice culture for the
present. He will resume his vocal
studies in New York in the fall.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21

The residence of Fred Ikeler,
ESQ, has been repainted, and a
new porch larger than The old one
is being erected on the lower side.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21

A glut in the strawberry market
is the prediction of fruit dealers in
nearly all sections of the country.
Reports from growers of berries in
Virginia, Delaware and New Jer-
sey indicate that the coming crop
will be better than for many sea-
sons and shows much larger acre
age. 1t is predicted that lovers of
this succulent fruit in many north
en cities will be able to eat all the
good berries they want at six cents
a quart, or perhaps five.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21

The class of 1908 at the Normal
has decided to give as class me
mortal, the sum of $3.50 to beautify
the grove on the school grounds.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21

Ever notice that almost everyone
rou talk with gives you some infor-
nation that isn't of any earthly use
b your
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21

I. H. Hagenbuch, Of Danville R.
F. D. q, was a recent visitor to
Bloomsbury, and favored this office
with pleasant call.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21

The new fire alarm system is
completed, and has been tested and
accepted by the town.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21

In the case of Yetter VS.. Longen-
berger on trial last week, the YER
dict was for the defendant.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21

A floating bath house on the riv-
er is talked of at Danville.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21

AS rule there's nothing In Q
NJ me but Jometimes everything .
man has is In his wife's name.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21

The circus season is here, but
there is no circus in sight yet.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21

Go to the Parish House supper
tonight.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21

For headache DIR. Miles AntiPain Fills.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-05-21

VIM. .. Johnston, Attorney. 5-2l-6t
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-05-22
Didn't Know Where They Were.

Where meandering river consti.
tutes the boundary of nation or state
changes in the course of the stream
give rise to problems Of civil govern.
ment, as the following incident illus.
trates: A minister in the southern
part of South Dakota was called upon
once to otiiciate at q wedding in q
home in the bend of the Missouri river
During the high water of the preceding
spring the river had burst over the
narrow neck at the benz, and at the
time of the wedding it was flowing on
both sides of the cutoff, so that there
was a doubt as to whether the main
channel Of the stream-the interstate
boundary line-was north of them and
they were in Nebraska, or south of
them and they We're in South Dakota.
To be assured of the legality of the
marriage rite the bridal couple, min.
lister and witnesses rowed to the
north bank and up the South Dakota
bluff the marriage service was per-
formed, the bridal party returning
they cared not to what state-for the
festivities.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-05-22
MOTHERS WITH LITTLE SENSE.
impatient At Those Who Seek 70
Remedy Childish Defects.

Members Of the committee of the
physical welfare of New York school
children say that it Is not only the
children of the poor who need to be
examined for physical defects: the
children Of the wellto-do often need 1t
quite as much.
1T isn't only the children Of the
poor who are neglected" said one man
who has been on the committee since
its inception. "On the upper West
side, for instance, among the children
OF people who are very comfortably
fixed many have been found who need
ed medical care and had not had it.
And the curious thing is that some
OF these parents are furiously angry
when informed that their children have
bad teeth, defective vision or diseased
throats. l remember one woman who
was notified that her little girl had
been discovered by the school doctor,
or school nurse, l don't know which,
to have adenoids. The mother came
over to tell the principal of that
school what she thought about such
interference.
81 don't need any school authori-
ties to tell me that my child has
adenoids,' she said. II there's any
thing the matter with my child S
throat, ! guess l can find 1t out with
out any assistance from the school, I"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-05-22
Disturbed Musical Circles,

Musical circles in Germany are part
ly amused, partly shocked at the con-
duct of two orchestra leaders who
have sinned against tradition and good
taste. In Salzburg when the director
of the opera-house orchestra appeared
at his desk to lead Elm Walzertraum"
1t was noticed that his baton was not
the orthodox bit of silver-tipped ebony,
but a rough stick more than half a
yard long. But be was grave and
not until the audience began to mutter
did he pick up his proper staff. He
had made bet with a friend that he
would lead the opera with a broken
broom handle. The other case is that
Of the director of the opera at Ham
elm. He was very forgetful and in his
Observation-Disclosures forgot his baton.
When he took his position in the or.
chestra it occurred to him that he
must have something with which to
beat time. He retired for a moment
and presently returned with a cook.
ing spoon he had found in the theater
kitchen, and with that he conducted
Wagner's "Tannhauser" with perfect
success.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-05-22
WHERE DO THE OLD PIANOS cor
That Is, When They Get So Old You
Can't Give Them Away.

What becomes Of all the old pianos?
Any piano dealer will take your old
piano when you want a new one and
will allow substantial credit on it,
even II 1t is Of another make. says
the New York Sun. From time to time
the dealers announce sales Of used
pianos. All dealers have large stocks
OF them on hand constantly.
One piano firm has on exhibition an
old-fashioned square piano which was
made at least half a century ago. This
piano bears placard to the effect that
any one who will pay the carriage
may have it for the asking No one
has accepted the offer
Suppose no one ever takes that
piano off the hands of the dealers who
wssht to get rid of 1t. What will the
dealers do with it? Obviously with
rents as high as they are it wouldn't
pay to store piano you can't give
away.
So the question remains: What, in
the last stage Of undesirability. be-
comes Of all the old pianos?
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-05-22
Blind Girl StranuelY Gifted.

Miss Cora Croker. deaf, dumb and
blind girl, has surprised her teachers
in the workshops of the Massachusetts
Commission for the Blind, in Cam.
bridge, by the quickness with which
she has mastered the intricate ma.
chinery of her loom and the beauty
and delicacy Of her work. She has
only just passed her twenty-first birth
day, and has been under the care Of
teachers for a comparatively short
time yet she weaves the most delicate
fancy articles. dainty colored designs.
She is said to be the only person SO
afflicted who has ever succeeded in
doing such beautiful work. There are
several blind women working In the
same shop who do good work, but she
is the only one who can neither speak
nor hear. Her earnings, 1t IS said,
of more than $50 month, are steadily
increasing.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-05-22

Tired nerves. with that no ambi.
tion' feeling that is commonly felt in
spring or early summer, can be easily
and quickly altered by taking what is
known to druggists everywhere as Dr..
Shops Restorative. One will abso.
lutely note a changed feeling within
IS houls after beginning to take the
Restorative. The bowels get sluggish
in the winter time, the circulation
often slows up. the kidneys are mac.
tive. and even the heart in many cas-
es grows decidedly weaker. DR..
Shoop's Restorative is recognized ev.
erywhere as a genuine tonic to these
vital organs. It builds up and streng.
thens the worh-out weakened nerves;
1t sharpens the falling appetite, and
universally aids digestion. 1t always
quickly brings renewed strength, life,
vigor and ambition. Try it and be
convinced. Sold by Hoosier Drug
Company.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-05-22
Health Coffee is really the closes

Health Coffee is really the closest
coffee imitation ever yet produced.
This clever coffee substitute was re-
Gently produced by DR.. Shoop of Ra-
cine. Wisconsin. Not grain of real
coffee in it either. DR.. Shops Health
Coffee is made from pure toasted
grains, with malt. nuts, etc. Really
it would fool an eXpert--whe might
drink it for coffee. No 30 or 30 min
utcs tedious boiling. Made in min
ute says the doctor. Sold by Bower
& Stevenson.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-05-22
Mass1ass ESsa Remedy
RELIEVES VyEH OTHERS ElN

Don't cough your head Off when you
can get guaranteed remedy in Bees
Lyxat- We Cough Syrup. 1t is espec-
tally recommended for chiiiI eL ds its
pleasant to take. is gentle laxative,
thus expelling the phlegm from the
the >sysnem. For coughs and colds,
Group, whooping-courh, hoarseness
and all bronchial troubles. Guaran-
teed. Sold by Huosier Drug Co.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-05-22
Has Many Relations In Navy,

Mrs. Evans the wife of the great
military commander. has many naval
relatives. Three Of her brothers were
in the navy, her son Frank is also
in the navy, and her two daughters
studied for the Red Cross service
Her great-grandfathe was one of the
heroes of the revolution, but her IA
ther was a scholarly man, who kept
a book store in Washington and bought
the first bond issued by the govern.
ment in connection with the civil war.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-05-22
His Humor Unappreciated,

NJ Uzunovitch, prominent sup
porter of the ruling party In the Ser.
Wan government, at banquet at Bel.
grade excused himself from proposing
toast, but friend called out en-.
couragingly: Say the first stupid
thing that comes into your head" NJ.
Uzunovitch then jumped up and cried:
Long live our present wise ruler,
King Peter" He has been requested
10 resign his seat in the national az.
sembly.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-29
CORNER IN COFFEE FAILS.

Denver, Dec 2S.--The corner the
Brazilian government made in the cot
fee crop of that country few months
ago has failed and as a result the bot
tom is sagging and about to drop out
in the market prices on the product.
Populist party methods were adopted
by the high government officials and
lawmakers In gaining federal control
of the cereal. The plan--on paper
looked like several millions of dollars
in ready money 1t worked out In &C.
tual experience the same as so many
Populistic theories have developed in
the United states.
st was the original plan OF the Bra
zilians," says w. N. Hunter, represent
ing William Schotten & Co., st. Louis
coffee merchants, ito hold the coffee
product till the price was forced up to
the skies. The government saw to II
that the planters were guaranteed a
good market price and then arranged
| to add countless dollars to the public
treasury out of the profits. The scheme
| worked all right till the world at large
decided that perhaps after all 1t could
get along without coffee from Brazil.
Only one thing could happen afteg
| that decision was reached by the con
{sumers. The government was left tc
| hold not only it's coffee but the bag
as we'll Then came the receivers and
now the announcement is made thai
nine million sacks will be exported an
nually at slightly increased prices over
the old rate but at figures much below
yhss M Popnlists expected to get"