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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-30
A fine new line of Wedding in.
,itations just received at this office.
madequacy of Punishment.

The inadequacy Of our present
system of furnishing offenders to
make proper amends TO those who
have been wronged, in many in
stances, is pointed out by the .Ha-
m0km Daily Me7oS in the following
comments on local case: "a
young Shamokin man who had
been befriended by a man and his
wife showed his appreciation by
stealing money and jewelry from
the latter after the death of her
husband. The poor woman needed
the money badly and the loss was a
severe one. AT court on Monday
the migrate was sentenced to nine
months in Jail. Thus has justice
taken its course But the widow is
still minus the money, and the rob-
ber's punishment will not compen-
safe for the loss. Justice" is queer
at times. 1t would have seemed
more just to have the young fellow
set at work and earn enough money
to pay back the woman and tier
serve time. In that way everybody
would be satisfied except the Grim
inal. But the laws of the land are
not so framed and we suppose the
sentence is about the worst tha
could be imposed"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-30

Judge Lynch of Luzerne county,
insists that the County Commits
sioners must provide a house of re-
fuge for juvenile delinquents.
Chief of Police Long, of Wilkes
Barre, has under arrest several boys
under 10 years of age. charged with
crimes such as burglary and at
tempts at killing, At the Jail the
keepers very rightfully refuse to
accept children, and there is no
place for them. Judge Lynch said
on Tuesday: "The County Com
missioners have neglected to pro-
vide house of refuge, although
frequently their attention has been
called to the great necessity of the
same. Unless they proceed to pro-
vide place for these children the
Court will try and find what law
there is to compel them to do so.
This is public matter and should
De taken up publicly. 1t is an in
tolerable condition of affairs, and
the County Commissioners are di-
rectly responsible. /"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-30
Buy at Home.

These are the times when the
people of Bloomsbury can support
the stores of Bloomsbury by buying
what they need at home. Of course
some OF the stores don't let you
know that they are in existence,
Dnt, aside from the opportunity
.hey have to advertise their wares
10 you, hunt them up and give them
IN sne trade that is going out of town.
mere are enough groceries and dry
goods bought in Philadelphia and
Shleago to support several good
S'ores and now is the time, when
business is dull, for you to show
your loyalty to the home merchants
VINO must keep open and who al
ways lcheerfully supply you with
.ne little things that you don't want
70 bother with In your mail order
business. Cut out the mail orders
ana give them the big things as
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-30
QUEER CUBAN JUSTICE.
Criminal Laws That Surprise Amsri'
cans-Autocratic Police.

cans-Autocrntic Police.
The Cuban idea Of Justice Is a De-
cu!iar thing. although 1t doesn't iif-
fer very much from that In other
Latin American countries, and one
of the things the Americans want
most to do is to revise the penal
code. But there appears to be no
demand for 1t just now and the
chances for any changes seem snail.
Not many months ago one Of the
courts In Havana rendered two ver-
diets on the same day. One man
was sentenced for stealing a mule
and for falsely registering him as
his own. He got six years for steal
ing the mule and eight years for
making the false registration, a to-
tai of fourteen years in prison.
On the same day the court SEN
fenced man for killing his mis-
trees. 1t was a peculiarly brutal crime.
The man and woman hal separated.
They met after a couple of months
on the street and the man begged
the woman to return to him. She
refused. He became violent ami she
ran, turning into the first open door
way. There he overlook ner, stab
bed her repeatedly, several times
after life must have passed away.
and was then arrested. He got two
years in the penitentiary.
And according to the tstutes the
Judge did nothing illegal. The man
was proved to be "obsecado," or be-
side himself, and the crime was
'pasional." But had the woman
killed the man she would probably
have been sent up for life or posi-
bly, sent to the garrote.
The policeman of Havana Is an
autocrat. He can do Just about as
he pleases, and any resistance what
ever of his authority Ia a serious
matter. There is standing sem
tence for striking or even pushing a
cop around. 1t is now one year, four
months and seven days. 1t used to
be two years, eight months and
fourteen days. 1t was so flxed on
the books of law and was unalrera-
BILE. The policeman makes an ar
rest. II he Is resisted by his pris-
oner he can file charges to that eff
feet and the prisoner must prove his
innocence. The theory that one Is
guilty until proved innocent runs
through the whole thing.
An American here nwoke one
night to find burglar In his room.
He got up to chase him out. A
fight ensued in which the American
police came and the American was
arrested for shooting the thief. THIS
American has influence. but II took
all he could muster to keep out of
jail. and the case was not finally set
tied until he had paid the burglar
$1,000 for that damaged log. Under
the law the American had no right
to shoot. and by 30 doing he was
guilty of attempted homicide. 1t
is very dificult for Americans COM
ing to Cuba to understand the sys-
tenn and they often get into trouble.
Another odd thing happens when
there Is a flre. The fire department
Is, of course, called out and. the
police follow along. The police ar
rest the owner of the establishment
which is burning and hold him until
he proves entire innocence. 1t Ia
said that this is on the theory that
whenever there ID fire the owner
of the property must have. started
It.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-30

The Woman Auxiliary of St.
Paul's church will hold a reception
in the Parish House on Tuesday
evening, May 5th at 8 o'clock. A
silver offering will be taken, and it
will be used for new choir vest
ments. All members of the parish
are invited.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-30

The members of the Wednesday
Club went to Berwick Wednesday
afternoon, and were handsomely
entertained by the Twentieth Cen
tury Club at the home of Mrs. Col.
Jackson.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-30

Next Tuesday is the date for the
election of a County Superintend-
ent by the school directors of the
county. The three candidates in
the field are the present incumbent,
W. w. Evans, Ralph E. Smith,
and Prof. Lesher, of Berwick.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-30

Judge Evans has ordered spec
ial venire Of IT'S additional jurors
for May court at Danville on ac-
count of the trial of Peter Dietrich
for the murder of "Corkey" Jones.
1t will be his fourth trial.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-30

Silas Riddle was called home from
Lafayette College last week by the
illness of his mother. AS her con-
di,ion was very much improved he
returned to Easton on Monday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-30

Profs. Wilbur and Jenkins went
TO Lock Haven on Tuesday to at
tend a meeting of the Associated
Councils of the Royal Arcanum,
which was in session that evening.
On Wednesday they visited the
Lock Haven Normal School.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-30

Edward Elwell has returned to
Trinity College, Hartford, Conn,
after a two weeks vacation.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-30
RAILROAD
Bulletin.
Bulletin.

The hundred and twenty-five odd miles along the
New Jersey coast line from Long Branch to Cape May
presents the greatest peasurng section in the United
States.
Upon the bluffs of the northern end and the gently
shelving sands of the southern end located forty
sorts which entertain during the spring and summer
season millions of pleasure seekers.
At no time in the year is this section delight
full than during the spring and early summer months.
One who has not seen them at this would marvel
at their delights. The great pine belt which extends
through the of New Jersey fills the air with life
giving ozone hich combined with the salty tang of the
sea and the open air exercise possible at all times
hlarating and tonic to the highest degree.
Long Branch with its beautiful cottageneghbors, West
End, Hollywood and Elberon Deal and Alenhurst,
largely devoted to cottage life Asbury Park and Ocean
Grove attracting thousands yearly; Avon Bemar Como
Spring Lake, and Sea Grt, galaxy of attractive
places upon the bluffs where he country meets the sea-
Then the Barnegat Bay section where Point Pleas
ant Sea Side Park Island Heights, Barnegat City, and
Beach Haven, with other smaller places nearby welcome
the summer sojourner.
Atlantic City. with its seven miles of beach and
drives and its charming suburbs leads the island resorts
separated from the main land by the great salt marshes
Ocean City. Sea Isle City, Avalon, and Stone Har
Dor Anglesea, Wildwood, Holly Beach, and Wildwood
Crest also have large summer population.
And Cape May with its million dollar hotel and
its wonderful improvements makes fitting climax and
holds high place among the forty beaches.
The Pennsylvania Railroad is the direct route to all
of these resorts from all sections of the country. It's
splendid train service makes each of them neighbor to
all the rest and to the world at large.
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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-30
Hints for Growing Chickens.

Farm and Eyesiae's poultry ex-
pert gives the following sound ad-
vice:
After chickens are Matched, do
not feed them for twenty-four hours
at least. The yolk of the egg in
the chickens abdomen supplies
nourishment for this length of time.
To force the chicken to eat may
mean serious bowel trouble. Give
plenty of fresh water.
The first feeds should be given at
short intervals-every two hours
with fresh water. Millet is fine
feed for young chickens. At first
scatter it on a newspaper, so they
will have no trouble in finding it.
In few days it can be scattered in
clover chaff, and the chicks will en-
JOY scratching for it. Give millet
until the chickens are large enough
to eat wheat. Thrashing screen
ings. such as weed seed, cheat and
small cracked grains OF wheat, will
be desirable food for them. Never
feed sloppy foods.
Keep plenty of dry, coarse sand
in the scratching or exercising pen.
Instead of beef scraps curded
milk may be fed. Scald the milk,
and the curd and whey will sepa-
rate. Drain it by hanging up in a
muslin sack, and when it is suffic-
iently dry crumble it to the chicks.
Above all, don't turn the young
chickens out in the early morning
dews. They will bedrabble them
selves and take the gapes or some
bowel disease. Have good shelter
for them on rainy days, and make
the coops rat proof. Be careful
also to see that the coops are spac-
ious.
POULTRY POINTS.
Sell off the roosters now.
Don't forget that chickens all
need pure, fresh water where they
can get it all the time.
Share the skim milk with the
hens. They will make as good use
of it as any creature on the farm.
Count the chickens every night.
Sometimes they will wander a bit
too far away, and need to be hunted
up.
Coarse food is out of place for the
little chicks. Make their rations
all as fine a. you can. Their throats
are small.
DO you keep an egg record? Be-
gin now, if you never have done so
before. Set down the number you
get every day.
Dogs that chase hens ought to be
shut away from them. They will
worry the hens and keep them from
laying, as they otherwise would.
Remember that the mother hen
that is shut up in coop is pris-
oner, and give her the best care you
can, so that when her season for
caring for the little fellows Is over
she will be in condition to begin
work right away. Sometimes they
will begin to lay before they are re-
leased. That shows that they have
been we'll cared for.-E. L. Vincent
in the April 10th Farm and Fi,ssias.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-30

Mr.. +. c. Caswell is visiting
friends in Danielsville, Conn.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-30

For headache DIR. Miles Anti Pain Fills.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-30

DR.. Miles Anti-Pain Pills relieve pain,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-30

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07

dent, tough tthe order, holding tha : 1t could not afford to keep it's cars tied up so long. W. c. Fitts of Mobile represented the coal men.
 The action of the Alabama Great Southern in taking off a train, Nos. 23 and 24 between Attalla and Gadsden, was brought in question by the al = legation that the road had not secured permission of the commission. A. C.. smith, representing the road, argued that as the train operates in two states the commission cannot control 1t. However, the road did not wish to be troublesome about it and was will Ing to do what Is right It was agreed hat the train might remain off if Nos l and makes the local stops, which will be done
 Capt J. H. Cranford of Jasper was present to resist the taking off of the Winfield accommodation of the Frisco Capt John Quill, John Craft and a number of other steamboat men wera here rom Mobile to argue the question or rates on steamboats on the Ala eama and the Tombigbee rivers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
COMMISSION WILL
 FIX 4 SCHEDULE Will Promulgate River Rates At
 Future Meeting BUNKER COAL FREE TIME Application of Mobile Merchants for Ten Days Free Storage Ills Taken Under Advisement - Session
 Is Largely Attended.
BUNKER COAL FREE TIME

Montgomery April 6.-(Special.)- J. The effort of the Alabama railroad commission to fix rates on the Alabama and Tombigbee rivers was strenuous ly resisted by Selma business men, who wanted the whole question left open. However, the commission will promui- gate a schedule already made up at Q further session.
 The question of free time on bunker coal at Mobile took up most of tie time of the commission today. The de- nnand is made for 10 days instead ot T2 hours, as under the old regulations. 5'hat much time is now given under c. temporary order by the commission, the fight being to keep it in force. Many leading railroad men were present.
 The Louisville and Nashville and the Mobile and Chic did not resist tho or der. The former road gives this right at Pensacola and does not think it right to do less for Mobile. The Southern railway. however. represented by J. S. E. Thompson, assistant to the presi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
Negro Kills Another.

Centerville April 6.-tSpecial. .)-Saturdav night about o'clock on the Avery nlan- tation about mile from Centerville. Aieck Williams, negro, shot and fatal " wounded Danamore Clark, another negro, the weapon used being a shotgun. The wounded man died at o'clock Sun day. Morning The man was shot in the back at close range and a fearful hole was made by the shot. Soon after the shooting Deputy Sheriff Charles Oak ley arristed Williams and he is now in the county jail. The fight was over a woman and it is stated that Williams had made several threats against the de- ceased prior 10 the difficulty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07

friends of the schools. At this meeting delegates will be elected to the state asso- ciaton. which meets in Montgomery, April IS.
 About a dozen cases were docketed in the police court this morning, all of mi- nor nature. Among the culprits were two drunks-a .plain drunk" and a. drunk and disorderly.' Four white boys were fined slO each. The other cases were quickly. disposed of by Mayor Sugg.
 The regular quarterly conference of the Methodist church was held tonight Rev. Dobbs, the presiding elder. was present. The usual routine work was thansacted.
 Rev W. J. Quisenberry D. D., who has recently returned from the Holy land now working under the auspices of the foreign mission board of the South ern Baptist congregation. gave an address on foreign missions at the Baptist church tonight. Dr. Quisenberry is an able and eloouent speaker and the address was much enjoyed by the large congregation present.
 D. A. Echols and John Angwin are at tending the state association of embaln- CTS, now in session in Birmingham. MT. Angwin is a member of the state board of examiners of enbalmers.
 Major and Mrs. F. E. Dodge entertained a party of friends at supper last evening in honor of MT. VIII suppler.
 J. P Curry. chairman of the city OK ecutive committee of the republican par ty. has called meeting of the commit tee for Tuesday at o'clock p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
School Board Meets.

The regular monthly meeting of the Ensley school board was held in the council chamber of the city hall to- night. Chairman N. W. Scott was in the chair and much routine business was tranacted. J. H. Perkins, recently elected member of the school board, took the oath of office and participated in the meeting. All members were present.
 The treasurer, w. B. Bridge. read his annual report of the receipts and dis bursements and gave a comparative ta- ble of receipts and expenditures for the past three years. The report was a good one and elicited favorable com ment from the superintendent and chairman of the board. The finances of the schools are in good condition. The committee on buildings and grounds was directed to purchase 100 feet additional on Avenue G for school grounds at the Moore school, the price paid to be $500. The proposition to buy an additional quarter of a block for grounds at the Bush school was
 
 charged by the owners.
 The superintendent reported his new department of manual training to be progressing well. The schools gen. erally are in excellent condition. The contagious and infectious diseases have Lad little effect on the attendance These diseases are very much abated now.
 Upon the recommendation of the sn- perintendent the board suspended the schools Thursday and Friday March t6 and IT in order that the teachers may attend the Alabama Educational asso- oiation in Montgomery. Two member of the school board will also attend this association.
 Upon the reorganization of the board N. W. Scott was reelected president and w. B. Bridge secretary for another year. special meeting of the board was called for the election of the su- perintendent. The matter of his selec- tion was referred to the committee on teachers.
 The selection of MT. Scott gives much satisfaction to his friends and is a deserved compliment to his faithful service on the school board for many years past.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
WORK WILL RESUME
 AT THE SAWMILLS
w. A. DARVELL LOSES AN EYE. AUSTIN MONTGOMERY DIES IN
 JAIL-PocAHoNTAs COUNCIL IS
 ORGANIZED AT ALABAMA CITY.

Gadsden, April 6.-(SpeciaL)-The TSIye sawmils' that have been idle for sev- eral months, will be put in operation this week, probably Wednesday. About 50 men will find employment.
 w. A. Darnell, of near EtowahtOn- this county, suffered an accident several days ago which will result in the loss of an eye. While clearing some land of old cotton stalks one of the stalks flew up and struck him in the eye, breaking the eyeball.
 The District Sunday school conven tion will be held at Glencoe on Sunday A prl 19 A new set of officers will be elected and delegates will be selected to attend the state convention to be held at Br- mingham. The indications are for a large attendance.
 Austin Montgomery, the negro shot by Conductor McCool about two weeks ago while in the act of robbing train, died in the county jail here yesterday The shooting occurred at Attalla.
 A Pocahontas council of the Improved Order of Red Men was organized at Ala bama City Saturday night State Deputy Mrs. J. M. McPherson of BirminEham am was present and assisted in installing the lodge The installation took place with the following officers Pocahontas. Elm ma Riley; Wenonah, Vesta MsDOugh; prophecies. Annie Chapman; Powha-t tan T. G.. White keeper of records, Henri 1etta Grim; keeper of wampum, Katie Buck ner; collector of wampum, A. G. Sn1ith first scout. Vada Smith, second scout Emma Burton; guard of tepee, w lille Hughes; guard of forest J. l.. Hughes; first runner, Fronie Brool1er; second run ner, Mary Riley; first warrior, William Jolly; second warrior, Buna Lam b ert third warrior, Noah Watson; fourth war rior Martha Smith; first councillor, Fer tha Dean; second councillor, Hattie Buck
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
TRACE OF NEGRO
 CANNOT BE FOUND
OLD SHOE BELONGING TO CLAY TON AND REMAINS OF BURNED STUMP ARE FALL THAT'S FOUND BY SHERIFF.

Mobile, April GA special from Bay Minette says Sheriff Booth and his party of 25 searchers for the body of Walter Clayton, the negro convict lynched near here Saturday night for criminal as- sault on Mrs. Joseph White. today re- turned from their search and announced failure in their quest.
 He said the party found one shoe of the negro and an empty whisky bottle near a charred stump that had been set on fire by the lynchers
 The ashes around the stump were rearched for traces of bones, but none were found. The searching party traced the lynchers to this stump 12 miles south of here but lost the scent there and was unable to pick it up again.
 Ii developed today that the lynching party had towels and handkerchefs tied around their mouths to disguise their voices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
NEW MEN EMPLOYED
 AT RAILROAD SHOPS
HENRY RAMSEY IS THROWN 20 FEET FROM LADDER AND SUE FERs SERIOUS FRACTURE OF skULL-MAY RECOVER.

Decatur, April 6.-One hundred and fifty new men were employed by the Louis vile and Nashville Railroad company in the shops in New Decatur this morning and 1t is reported that others will be em- ployed within the next few days. It is also reported that the company will soon commence the building of new freight cars again. These shops have never been closed down only for a day at a time, but some weeks ago the monthly pay roll was reduced almost one-half.
 While painting a store front on Second avenue, New Decatur, today Henry Ram sey was thrown twenty feet to the side- walk headforemost by the ladder slipping His skull was badly fractured and he was unconscious when picked up. His wounds are serious but it is thought he will recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
Sons Elect Aids.

The recently organized camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans met this evening in the rooms of the Commercial club on Avenue F. The meeting was large and very enthusiastic. The com mittee on naming the camp recommended that it be called Robert E. Lee camp and the report was adopted amid applause. After a spirited contest the following were elected as aids to the staff of Gen eral Lee at the approaching reunion: John Byrum, R. l.. Daniels. D. F. Sugg and George Reese. Alternates: Louis Smith, Lee White, c. R. Walker and w. T. Cochran. A communication was read from the local chapter Daughters of the Confederacy to join in with them and the veterans oin the memorial exercises that will take place on April 26. The invita- ton was accepted and committee of five named to secure subscriptions from the members of the camp to provide car riages for the old vets on that occasion. The committee consists of D. J. Hummer. w. T. Cochran, Louis Smith. George Reese, B. F. Buchanan. who will receive subscriptions. The camp will meet next Monday evening at the same time and place.