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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-13
Railroad Accidents.

The first complete report of rail
road accidents ever compiled for
Pennsylvania has just been finished
by the Pennsylvania State Railroad
Commission, and shows that in the
six months ending July Ist there
were SIS fatal accidents and 4,635
which resulted in injury. Hereto
fore the reports of accidents did not
show exclusively what number oc-
Cured in Pennsylvania, the returns
being for all accidents all over sys
TENS having lines in this State.
The State Commissions report
deals entirely with casualties in
Pennsylvania.
The average number of employ
ees killed and injured every month
was 642. The average number OF
employees killed an average of log
accidents per month is IS, and the
average number of employees in
jured is GIT.
The average number of passen-
gers killed and injured per month
was II, the average number killed
was So and the average number in.
jured 60.
The railroads of Pennsylvania re.
ported an average of 100 accidents
per month to trespassers. The
average number of tresspassers kill.
ed on the lines Of railroads in the
State of Pennsylvania per month
was So and the average number in
jured 81.
The highest percentage of fatal,
ties in connection with accidents is
that of trespassers, the report show,
ing that Al. "a per cent. of all tres
passers concerned in railroad acci-
dents suffered death; 3.o3 per cent.
Of the accidents to passengers were
fatal; 3.S4 per cent. of the accidents
to employees were fatal; "a 81 per
cent. of the accidents at grade cross
ings were fatal.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-13
Big Irrigation Scheme Completed.

After five years of hard labor and
the spending of a mint of money
the stupendous irrigation works
which the Government has been
installing i'll western Nebraska and
Wyoming have been finished, and
the snow water which the hot Au.
gust sun is bringing down from the
mountains i'll torrents is being con-
served in the immense reservoirs
instead of being allowed to rush
down the Platte River and through
the Missouri OH into the lower Mis-
sissippi to inundate that portion of
the country at tremendous loss to
the people. This is the first prac-
tical trial of the Government irriga-
ton works and the officials of the
Reclamation Bureau are watching
the result with great deal of anx-
iety, as OH that result will hang the
future actions of this branch of the
national Government.
The irrigation works on the east
ern slope of the Rocky Mountains
are intended for a two-fold purpose.
One OF these is to irrigate a semi
arid country; the other is to so hem
up the flood waters when the sum-
mer sun has started the mountain
snow to melting that no damage
VIII result to the country along the
lower and more level stretches of
the great rivers, the water being
held in check when in flood and
gradually released when the land is
dry and baked under the prairie
sun wind.
| The work which has Just been
finished and the reservoirs which
are just now filling up with the
snow water, has been done on the
famous Pathfinder system, the dam
being located in a deep gorge of the
Rocky Mountains through which
the North Platte River plunges. In
this gorge a dam costing 81 900,
900 was built, and the water backs
up IS miles through the mountains.
Ihe great reservoir holds ,ooo, ,ooc
acre-teet OF water-that is, enough
water to cover 1000, 900 acres OF
land one foot deep.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-13
Telephone Courtesy"
Plenty Of Room for lmprov ement iu Manners
OF People Who use the Phone.

An exchange very aptly remarks:
In case you are in a hurry when
your telephone rings, and you re-
spond quickly, it is pleasant to be
told, Hold the phone minute, "
until the party that called is ready
to converse with you about some
matter that concerns himself. He
is occupied, of course, and had his
clerk or wife call you, SO that he
would lose none of his precious
time in getting your attention but
to make you wait in such circum-
stances is fare exhibition of nerve.
There's another telephone nuisance.
That's the person who rings you up
and asks, "is that steenty-steen ?"
You blandly say it is, and ask who
calls, but the party at the other
end refuses this courteously sought
information, although he has the
advantage of knowing you all the
time, and leaves you i'll the dark as
to his identity. He might just as
well walk into your offi,e wearing
mask and seek to hold coversa.
tion with you in his disguise, as be
so elusive on the phone. There is
room for Improvement in the man
ners Of good many persons who
use the telephone.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-13
Wonderful Cows.

An agent in a neighboring town
is advertising some real estate and
appurtenances this week. Among
other offers he has a seventy.five
acre farm, and according to the
"ad," there are two wonderful
animals on this farm. The item
reads, 1.-TWO cows have had second
and third calves, two heifers, sew
enty-6ve chickens and machinery
all for only $500. co." Miraculous
bovines And what a reasonable
price for them. A menagerie would
pay double the amount.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-13
Tunnelling the Delaware.

If ever newspaper was enthusi-
astic over public Improvements and
pushed them forward strenuously,
it is the PhikaaeLbhia Press at the
present time. Within the past week
it has stirred up all Philadelphia
and Camden, and the adjacent coun-
try, over the idea of tunnelling the
Delaware, and things seem to be
looking favorable to an early reali-
zation of the gigantic project. Phil
adelphia was in the midst of self
congratulations over the completion
of the Subway when the Press
launched the boom for the Delaware
tube, tagged with the "Do it now"
slogan. From external indications
it won't be long until it is done,
and our contemporary may be
thanked for awakening the local
public to action.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-13

Notwithstanding the reports that
dissatisfaction exists among the
seamen in the navy, there seems to
have been little among those in the
Atlantic fleet which is now on its
world cruise. 1t was rather ex-
pected that there would be many
deserters when the fleet left San
Francisco. but official reports state
that there were only one hundred
and twenty-nine men missing out
of thirteen thousand, and some Of
these absentees were detained by
sickness and other causes.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-13

There is some talk of erecting an
asylum for the insane in connection
with the poor district of the middle
coal field, which covers the territory
in Hazleton and vicinity. This
action seems to be necessitated on
account of the crowded condition of
the asylum at Retreat, where the
patients from the Hazleton district
are now cared for.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-13

1t is very ruffling to the temper
OF man who may be even as meek
as Moses and as patient as Job, to
be summoned to the telephone and
at once greeted with a gruff de-
mand, "Well, who Is this :" The
person summoned has a right to
know first who has called him. The
proper way is for the caller to first
inquire "Is this Mr.. Smith ?" and
then say, II am Mr.. Jones'" Most
people do it this way. Some don't,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-13
For headache DR.. Miles Anti-Pain Pills

The Thaw muddle is again in the
lime light. Papers in bankruptcy
have been filed in Pittsburg, and
other sensations are promised. The
attorneys who defended Thaw dur
ing his trial are to be prosecuted
for alleged extortionate fees. The
charge is in turn made by these
lawyers that the bankruptcy pro-
ceedings are merely ruse for get
ting Thaw over the state line into
Pennsylvania, wherce he could not
be taken back to prison. Will the
row never cease
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-13

Illegal fishing in the reservoir oI
the Wilkes Barre water company,
at Huntsville, has just received a
black eye. On Friday night the
Garrahan detective agency took
several men before Squire William
Norton of Dallas. charged with
trespass on the water company's
dam. Each man paid s. so. Sat
nrday night "a batch of foreigners
were taken before the same Magis-
trate. The charge was fishing with
nets and with having undersized
bass in their possession. Unable to
pay fine of $i2o each all were sent
to Jail for 100 days.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-13
INSTRUCTION IN MUSIC.

Chas. P.'Elwell announces that
he will be pleased to receive all
former pupils on violin and piano
forte, as we'll as new ones. No be-
ginners taken, and no evening les
sons, owing to band and orchestra
work. Latest and best methods.
Terms strictly cash by the lesson
or month. Address Hotel Hidlay,
Bloomsbury, or call up on Bell
phone any afternoon between /
and 2. If
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-13

A new Odd Fellows orphanage
building, at Orphanage station,
near Sunbury, is nearing compile
ton. The new structure will ac-
commodate 200 children. The
original plans were to finish only
the boys dormitories, but it has
been decided to push the work
through and finish the girls dormi-
tories also. The completion will be
followed by fitting ceremonies. The
old building will be transformed in
to a home for aged and indigept
Odd Fellows and their wives, after
the new one is completed and in
use.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-13

A movement is on foot in Schuyl-
kill county to have the county can
didates on the Democratic and Re-
publican tickets hold joint outing
at Railway Park, near Pottsville, in
the near future. 1t is proposed to
have both sides mingle together in
social way, forgetting politics for
the time being. AS there are enough
to make quite respectable gather
ing, the picnic would be a success.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-13

After weeks test of the new
system between Binghamton and
Scranton, the officials of the I.acka-
wanna Railroad declare that the
dispatching of trains by telephone
is fast, safe and economical
method of carrying on that import
ant branch of railroad work.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-13

The porkers raised at the Dan
vile Hospital, about two hundred
OF them annually, are to be housed
in a steam-heated piggery, and fed
on steam cooked food. Happy
hogs ! But when the leaves fall,
and the frost is on the stubble, and
the buckwheat has been harvested, =,
their happiness will be ended, for
those are sausage daYs.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-13
WILLIAMS GROVE PICNIC.

For the Grangers' Picnic at Williams
Grove, Pa, August "a to 80, the Penn
sylvania Railroad will sell excursion
tickets to Williams Grove from stations
in Pennsylvania and from Baltimo e,
Elmira, Frederick and intermediate
stations on the Northern Central Rail-
way, August IS to 2S. inclusive, good
to return until September l., inclusive,
at reduced rates. S-13-2t
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-13

MISS DELLA STROEBE, 7lO Rich"
lVl mond St., Appleton, Wis, writes
"For several years 1 was in a run
down condition, and 1 could find no re-
lief from doctors and medicines.
could not enjoy my meals, and couif
not sleep at night. l had heavy, dHrf
circles about the eyes.
"My friends were much alarmed. 4
was advised to give Peruna trial, ant
to nv Joy began to improve with tn.
first bottle. After taking six bottles
felt completely cured. cannot say eot
much for Peruna as a medicine to-
women in rundown condition."
Pe-ru-na Did Wonders.
Mrs. Judge J. f. Boyer, l42l Sherman
Ave-, Evanston, Ill.,, says that she be-
came run down, could neither eat nor
sleep well, and lost flesh and spirit. Pc
runa did wonders for her, and she thau,fs
Peruna for new life and strength.
Man-a-Iin the Ideal Laxative.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-13
LITERARY INSTITUTE
and =.
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL
Bloomsbury, Pa.
1908-1909.

New Science Hall, costing $751;
ooo-Laboratory Methods Good
Gymnasium - New Library and
Recreation Rooms - Well-Drilled
Model School, with ample accom-
modations-New Athletic Field
Remodeled Kitchen Equipment -
Improved Dining Room Service
Free Tuition to Prospective Teach
ers-Healthful Location-33 Pass
enger trains daily-Fall Term opens
Sept. 8, IeoS-Classes begin We'd
nesday, Sept. 9th. For various
courses and rates see catalogue.
Address
d. ]. WALLER, JR.,
Principal.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-13

The horse of J. M. Robbins Gre
ated bit of excitement last Sun
day afternoon by galloping play
fully on the front porch of the Rob-
bins home on Market street. The
animal was loose in the side yard;
and wishing to get out, took the
only means of exit offered by
mounting the veranda on the side
and walking down the front steps.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-13

The bridge for the cutoff that
the Lackawanna Railroad will build
ACROSS the Delaware River between
Portland and Slateford will be a
concrete structure 1850 feet IN
length and will be so feet above low
water mark. There will be hive
arches spanning $50 feet, two
spanning so feet, and eight smaller
ones.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-13

The contractors for the Blooms
burg and Millville Street Railway
arrived in town last week, and after
looking over the route, announced
that work is to be commenced at
once, and the road will be complet-
ed by November fifteenth.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-13

Harry e. Wilbur and wife of
Jacksonville, Florida, are visiting
the fcrmer's parents, Piof. and
Mrs. G. Z. Wilbur. Mr.. Wilbur
has become prominent as a newspa-
per writer in the south, and is now
engaged. on the Jacksonville Times.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-13

The following letters are held at
the Bloomsbury, Pa. post office:
Mr.. S. Gumpert. Cards S. Ian
der, Mr.. Maxwell Raney (2), Mr..
I. A. Schramm.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-13

The Philadelphia Reeor3 OF last
Sunday contained an excellent like
ness of Hon. Alexander Billmeyer
of near Washingtonville, and an
interesting descriptive article.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-13

Judge Alton B. Parker of New
York, played the role of a rescuer
on Sunday in California, when
jumping from his automobile, ne
stopped runaway team and carried
home the injured occupants OF the
overturned carriage in his machine.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-13

Mr.. 7. R. Townsend is now wear
ing tube roses and presenting them
to his friends. His crop is about
the first of the season thus far, as
these flowers are unusually late
this summer.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-13

Prof. and Mrs. w. B. Sutliff of
Normal Hill, celebrated the tenth
anniversary of their marriage on
Monday. The guests included a
number who were present at the
wedding ceremony ten years ago.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-13

H. V. White Esq and Hon. w.
T. Greasy have been appointed by
Governor Stuart as delegates to at
tend the Farmers National Con-
gress, which meets in Madison,
Wis, in September.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-13

Look over your stock of printed
matter and see if it needs replenish-
ing. Now is a quiet season, and
we can do your work promptly,
and at the lowest prices.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-13

Mrs. L. S. Wintersteen of New
York City spent last Thursday in
Bloomsbury. On Friday she went
to Bellefonte to visit her sister,
Mrs. Lingle. Mrs. Wintersteen is
a daughter of the late J. J. Blower.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-13

The J. L. Dillon plant has had
an addition in the shape of a new
shipping room, built at the west
side. 1t is provided with plenty OF
light, and much more space Is
afforded than formerly.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-13

w. S. Reed will give his annual
watermelon treat to the Men Bible
Union on Friday evening of next
week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-13
IN THE ORPHANS COURT OF
THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA
Hstaie OF James MoHale, deceased

bStuEe " 0uHte' "oH"~' ueoe"Sou
Notice is hereby given that Honora
McHale, widow of decedent, has pre-
sented to and filed in said Court her Pc
tition with the return and inventory and
appraisement of the personal estate of
said decedent elected to be retained and
set aside to her under the Act of June
4th. 1883, and that the same will be ap-
proved by the Court on the 4th Monday
of September. 1908, unless exceptions
thereto be fled before that time.
EDWARD ]. FLYNN.
S.6-3t Attorney for Petitioner.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-13

The days are growing perceptib-
ly shorter.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-13

Vacation days will soon be over
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-13

DR.. Miles Anti Pain Pills relieve pain
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-13
Albra w. Baker, N. D.,

Albra w. Baker, N. D.,
HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
DISEASES OF CHILDREN A SPECIALITY
Corner :of Third and West Streets,
BLOOMSBURY, PA.
Hours ~Until 10 q. m. to 8 and 6 to
Sp. m. Both Telephones.
s-7.6m
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-08-13

DISEASES OF CHILDREN A SPECIALITY
The oasis., 1908-11-21

one needn't break his neck, ~
even Ieg to apt in on the sub.
scriptiou Nc 81 the Gr.t allotment
Of treasury stock simply because
the books Of the Zanhelma oil
Company are now open to sui.
seription to the treasury stock
which i. offered at Is cents for IS
shares, but this is not going TO
last long at thus price, as only 1907
600 will be offered in the first allot-
ment Better investigate at once
by having the secretary send you a
copy of the Company's prospectus
Address B. G. Hill, Secy, home Of
flee, Nave Block, or 20. Box 1924,
Tucson, Arizona. X
The oasis., 1908-11-21

Tree municipal iand provided they
build houses " certain value, and
t0 pass law expmptlng such
homes to the value " $1,000 from
debt and 10 various ways. The
governor IL very much IN earnest
in this work and says he purposes
giving it much time and attention,
and that he will help the laboring
classes not only personally and Of
fcially, but financially, to become
home owners.
Mexican Herald: Under con.
tract between the government of
the state and the Mexican con-
struction company, a general hos
pital is being built in Puebla. Ac-
cording to plans submitted it will
contain about 500 patients. 1t
will be divided into separate pa
vilions where infectious patients
are to be lodged. The estimated
cost OF the hospital is $4,000, Of
which the contractors are being adj
vanced weekly to carry on the
works. 1t is expected that by Sep
TENDER, 1909, at the latest, the
whole work will be completed, thus
filing much needed necessity in
this capital.
Mexican Herald; Crop con-
ditions throughout that portion of
the republic Of Mexico, south Of
Queretaro, are said by planters and
commission men to be better than
at any previous time in many
years. Good seasons were enjoyed,
the rains coming in good time and
insuring a large yield, especially in
the cereals for which the particular
sections are best adapted. Early
frosts did some little damage, but
it was of so insignificant a nature
as to scarcely be noticeable On
the west coast and on the isthmus,
the garbanzo crop has been par
ticularly good, and the exports for
the coming year are estimated at a
greater figure than ever before in
the history of the industry i'll Mex
leo.
The oasis., 1908-11-21

sonora Time.
XDining stations.
Pullman Sleepers are attached TO Nos
and 1, the mixed trains
Trains makes connection at Torres with
Torres q Prietas Railroad. leaving vt 10 :80a.
N: and 400 p. m. daily for Colorado. and
Ainas Prietas
Close connection is made Mt Gnaymas with
steamers for all points on west coast OF Mexico
The oasis., 1908-11-21
ACROSS THE BORDER.

Onlnudnud enterprises ABOUT
$50 last Tuesday morning the
automobile garage belonging to G..
Klaffelt on Vicente Guerrero street
facing the Plaza Hidalgo, caught
fire from some cause as yet un-
known, and was burned up with
Is automobiles. The loss in ma.
chimes and garage will total some.
thing over 100000.
Chihuahua Enterprise: On the
morning of the 18th inst, in the city
of Guanajuato, Rangel and Nitto,
two of the three cold-blooded muir
derers of George W. Rose, prom
inent American mining man Of
that place, were taken out and
shot. Thus they paid the penalty
for their crime at day break. Cirilo
Rico, the third murderer, cheated
the law when he died a week be.
fore Of tuberculosis.
chihuahua Enterprise: The sui
phur springs on the Hacienda de
Los Remedies, near Escalon, are
attracting considerable attention
from physicians and travellers
through the district. They are
said to be the most remarkable
springs of the kind in the Repub.
lie. The flow from them amounts
20 over thousand gallons a min
ute, at temperature of 40 degrees
q. AT present the water is stored
in small reservoirs until it cools,
and is then used for irrigating pur,
poses.
Mexican Herald: The terrible
explosion OF the Sandford powder
warehouse south If Monterey on
Sept. Is, has caused the local au-
thorities to look into the location
of five other repositories in the
same section, andon account of the
danger they furnish in case of an
explosion, orders have been given
that all five repositories be done
away with, permission being given
for their transfer to location near
the Mitre mountain, where they
will not be menace TO the rail
roads and other companies.
Mexican Herald: The Mexican
war department has decided to ex-
tend the railroad in the district Of
Quintana Roo, now running from
Vigia Chico, to Santa Cruz de
Bravo, distance of three kilome
tiers, to Peto. Actual construction
work will begin within a short
time, a commission of officers hav-
ing been named to take charge of
the work. The building of this ex-
tension is in accordance with the
recommendation of a commission
OF officers sent by the ministry OF
war some months ago to report on
the needs of the road.
Chihuahua Enterprise: Accord
ing to the latest reports the Eng
lish firm of S. Pearson & Son has
abandoned all hope of saving the
great oil we'll near Tampico, upon
which they are said to have spent
nearly 100000 Mexican money
since it got on fire and since The
fire was put out The reports say
it is absolutely uncomfortable anC
is oaying in for considerable dis
lance around the well. 1t con
tinues to gush, giving forth vas
quantities of oil and gases, the lat
ter preventing working around !
The oasis., 1908-11-21
Sonora Railway.

seH daily Passenssf Train service tt,,ssss
between Sogaiss and 0uayma..
Effective May i 1908 i2.ot y. ~
The oasis., 1908-11-21
Torres & PrletaS R'y.
TiME CARD NO. %

I'm effeet October p, 1906
Tram No. l. Leaves Prietas Station at 500 a. m
Arrives Torres at S45 ;,
, =, 2 Leaves Torres at l0:39 :,
Arrives Pretas Station ll.l5 :,
:, ., g. Leaves Pretas Station at 200 p. m
Arrives at Torres at 2i5 :,
:, ., Leaves Torres at 400
Arrives Prietas Station at 4l5 :,
ALL TRAINS ,oNNECT IT TORRES ON
SONORA RAILWAY, N0GALES. TO QUAY
MAS AND VICE VERSA.
Wells, Fargo Co.'S Express and Telegraph
I'm operation between Minas Prietas and all
VA Is Of the World
shortest and best route to Yaqul River
Barranca and San Marcialcoal fie ds SoyoLa
>ahnaripa. Ures. La Bu'a, Ia Dura, Yaqui
Smelling & Refining and Yaqui Copper com
panies.
Freight can be consigned TO II. II, Seymour
10 be forwarded by team from MiBAs rietas
to the above named places.
All gonds consigned To railway, are
received. forwarded and warehoused free OF
commission and storage charges.
'AJ Minas Pretas dept hacks always
ready to make trips to any OF the above
named points Mt reasonable rates.
f. II. SEYMOUR Pres Prop
The oasis., 1908-11-21
YAQUI RIVER & PACIFIC 2
r. co. -NoGALES BRANCH.

Effective August l6, 1905; 1901 y. m.
TOMAS JUNCTION TO ZORRHkLA.