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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-02
POLISH IMMIGRANTS.
They Have Spread Over the Great
cities Of the West.

The Polish immigrants have spread
over our great West, and the cities OF
Buffalo, Chicago, Milwaukee, Pitts
burg, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Detroit
and Toledo are the main centers in
which they congregate.
In Chicago alone there are more
than 250,O0O of them, forming the
largest Polish city in the world after
Warsaw and Lodz. They come from
all sections of the former common
wealth, but principally from Galica-
1hey are, in general industrials, fru-
gal and soon amass a competency.
Comparatively few professional men
or members of the upper social classes
have come TO this country except for
political reasons, as the love for the
fatherland Is 50 strong in the Polish
heart. although few such spirits as
Modjcska and her husband have liv-
ed here.
With all their national love for cer-
emony and social intercourse, the Am
erican Poles have many organizations
through which they satisfy their social
and military instincts.
The Polish National Alliance, edu-
cational and benevolent, with mem-
bership of over $4,000 is the strongest
Of these organizations, but there are
many others with more limited fields.
In the United States the Polish
national government ia conducted un-
der the auspices of this Polish Nation
al Alliance (Zwianzek Narouowy Pol
skill. The membership of this organ
izatlon is Increasing at the rate OF
from 6,000 to 1000 a year.
The alliance has nothing to do with
party politics, but aims primarily to
make the Polish residents of the I'm
tied States good citizens of the land
of their adoption without forgetting
their Polish tongue and traditions.
1t endeavors to perpetuate the
knowledge of the Polish language, lit
erature and history, and to lend or
ganized assistance to the cause of Pol
ish independence in Europe.
In the Alliance building in Chicago
is published the "Zgoda," the official
organ Of the Alliance, a well-edited
weekly magazine with a circulation
of 10000 Poland, knight Among
Nations"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-02
To Clean Velyy. Co, IFS.

Now that Fashion again advocates
strictly tailor made gowns to have
velvet collars on the coats the ques-
ton arises how to keep the dark out
side collar from rubbing off On the
neck of the blouse worn b meath it.
No matter how good a qu;lity is
purchased velvet will always leave
. soiled mark on any light fabric 1t
comes in contact with, and many a
woman is known to wiring he, hands
in despair at the sight of a dainty
wais. immediately fresh except for
dirty line across the neck.
To prevent this wipe off the vel
vet thoroughly with a soft cloth
slightly moist, then rub with a rag
saturated In pure alcohol. This
done once week regularly, will pre-
vent the velvet from "crocking" and
collars will not be soiled in the back.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-02
No More koWtowInq.

The Chinese censor has Memorabilia
lied the throne on the necessity OF
abolishing the degrading custom OF
high native ministers Of the crown
kowtowing and addressing or replying
to their majesties on benued knees.
Kowtowing has been fruitful scheme
for discussion and controversy ever
since the nations OF the west first in
vaded the shores Of the great central
kingdom. Hitherto the question con-
cerned only those who came from for
eign lands on diplomatic or other mis-
sions. No one for a moment thought
Of suggesting that the kowtow was
degrading custom so far as the Chin
ese high officials themselves were
concerned. The kowtow before the
throne consisted in kneeling three
times and touching the ground with
the head thrice at each genuflexion.
Western diplomats and others in Chi
ma have not been in the past unani-
nous in their oposition to the perror-
nance Of the kowtow. but the Brit
ish representatives from the first
have consistently refused to submit to
1t. Lord Mccartney, who arrived in
China in 1893 as the head of the first
British Embassy, when presenting his
credentials would only consent to
bend one knee in the presence of the
emperor Over twenty years elapsed
before the second British mission ar
rived in China. The question Of the
kowtow was again raised, and as re-
suit of his refusal to perform the cere-
mony Lord Amherst was never offiei-
ally received by the emperor, who is
sued an imperial edict to the effect
that the British ambassador had not
observed the rules of politieness in
vogue In the Celestial Empire.
ington Herald
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-02

The growing use of mustard in the
bath tub is a modern adaptation Of
the principle that mustard is one Of
the most valuable external stimu-
lants. To those who have not tried
1t, the result is really surprising.
Take tablespoonful of best mustard
and add to the bath when filed. The
water will be found to be of slight
ly yellow-green color and absolutely
free fom any stinging or smarting
sensation. In fact, 1t has soft, vel
vety feeling almost like milk, but
with glowing warmth that Is ap-
preciated by the most delicate skin.
Under its influence sore and stiff
joints become timber and elastic, ana
the whole body experiences a sense
Of exhiliaration that Is scarcely cred
ible. The mustard bath is already
favorite with those engaged In
arduous sports, and equally so with
society ladies, who find it a refresh
ing antidote to the fatigue of func-
tons, and charming way of keep
ing in that healthy condition so con-
ducive to beauty.-Black and White.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-02
Don't $ for Young Mothers.

Don't allow child to sleep with
his head right under the bed clothes:
lying on the back is also very bad
and causes snoring; the right side
Is the best and most healthful TO
sleep on.
Don't cover the little ones bed
with heavy blankets and old-fashiou-
ed, alright quilts; a couple of light,
huffy blankets and a good eiderdown
guilt are quite sufficient covering,
even in the depth OF Winter. Sleep
ing under very heavy bed clothes is
extremely enervating and weaken
Ing.
Don't have the floor OF the night
nursery carpeted; a good cork car
pet or linoleum that can be washed
over nearly every day is far health
Ter; a strip Of carpet or a rug can bs
laid down by the bed SO that the
child does not receive q shock step
ping on to the cold canvas from a
warm bed.
Don't have dark colored paint or
paper. White paint and light
washable sanitary paper or distem-
per are far nicer, both from a health
and an artistic point of view.
Don't let the little ones sleep in a
stufy. close atmosphere; the win
dows should be slightly open at the
top all the year round.
Don't allow clothes to be hung
behind the door; nothing dves u
room such a slovenly, uncared for
appearance as door that has been
turned into wardrobe in this fash
ion.
Don't allow cardboard or other
boxes which harbor dust and germs,
to be placed under the bed or on
top of cupboard or wardrobe.
Don't forget that the entire room
should be thoroughly turned out and
scrubbed once a week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-02
Portrait of a Queen.

In analyzing the secret Of King
Edwards popularity among his sub
jects French writer recalls story
which is worthy retelling.
He relates how, when his majesty
was driving along country road in
Scotland one day. he came upon an
old market woman struggling under
a load which was more than she
could manage.
you might take part of this in
your carriage" said the old woman
TO the king, whom she did not recog-
nize.
Alas, my good woman" replied
his majesty, I'm very sorry, but I'm
not going the same way. However,
Net me give you the portrait of my
mother"
"A lot of good that'll do me. was
the reply.
Take 1t all the same" said the
king, smiling, and he put a sovereign
bearing Queen Victoria's effigy In
the palm OF the astonishsd old peas
Ant.-Detroit Free Press
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-02
Flowers for the Sick.

Growing plants are undesirable.
besides, while the old idea that they
harmed the sick one by remaining In
the -oom over night Is only a super
stition, the invalid may easily harm
them, especially II they are much
handled.
Avoid violent color contrasts. The
nervous system Ia always slightly de-
ranged and the perceptions unduly
sharpened In q serious Illness and
the contrast of vivid reds ad pinks
and yellows may be really harmful.
and will surely be disagreeable to the
patient Choose. instead, delicate
pinks. soft creams or light blues.
Do not. above all. send white roses
unaccompanied by any other flower.
nor an abundance of unrelievd
white flowers Of any kind. You
might Just as we'll order a floral pill
low marked "At Rest" for the effect
It will have upon the recipient at your
mistaken kindness.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-02
TWO BECOMING FROCKs

color silk on either side OF the braid.
The blouse Is slightly suggestive
of the Mandarin lines so much worn
and Is laid in tucks at the shoulders,
the fronts being draped In fischu
fashion and bordered with braid and
killings. There Is vest formed Of
bands of insertion put together with
hand-stitcher. The puffed sleeves
are trimmed with braid end killed
silk
Striped suting Is used for the
second costume. the skirt having a
draped front panel trimmed at the
side with buttons covered with silk.
Wit this is worn simple Eton
Jacket trimmed with silk passamen-
terle ornaments and garnished with
revers and detachable vest of eye
letter batiste. The cuffs match the
revers and finish elbow sleeves fin-
ished with two little frills of Valen-
ciennes lace.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-02
FROCKs FOR YOUNG WOMEN.
A Charming Lack of Pretension in
Many OF the New Styles.

Beauty unadorned Is no longer a
popular phrase, for young women OF
to-day are so we'll up with the times
that they like their beauty enhanced
In as many ways as possible. al
though 1t is done in simpler fashion.
There is a charming lack OF preten-
sion in many OF the new frocks, two
Of the most successful OF which are
illustrated. The first Is dotted
voile in natural color with figure Of
deep cream color and dark brown,
done with silk embroidery floss. The
skirt is gouged slightly about the
waistline and trimmed at the bot
tom with narrow bands of embroid-
cred braid with killings In natural
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-02
The Navajo Indians Dead.

The Navajo Indians do not inter
their dead, their religious supersti-
tion preventing them from ever touch
ing dead body. Before life has en-
tirely left the body 1t Is wrapped in
a new blanket and CARED to some
convenient secluded spot, where 1t Is
deposited on top Of the ground to-
gether with all the personal effects
of the deceased, and II it be an infant,
the cradle, trinkets, ETC., are carefully
deposited beside the body. When
there are no longer any signs OF life
in the body, stones are piled UP
around and over 1t, in order, they say,
to keep the coyotes from carrying 1t
of. II the deceased be a grown per-
son his favorite saddle pony is led
up to the grave, where 1t is knocked
In the head with an axe. Here 1t
lies, with the bride, saddle, and blan-
ket, ready for the journey to the spir-
1t world. The Navajos never dig
grave themselves, though they like
very much to have the white people
bury their dead, and II they are any
where near where white people live
they will ask them, in case they have
a death In the family, to take charge
of the body and bury It. II by chance
one OF their number dies In the house
before they have time to remove him
they Immediately set fire to the bo-
gan and burn 1t up with its contents
thus crematinQ the hodv -Washin~.
ton Herald.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-02
Laundry Lines.

Yellow clothes can be whitened by
boiling them in water to which lit
tie of the following mixture has been
added: a teacup of parafin, lime
water, and turpentine; equal parts
of each. Put into bottle and shake
well before using.
Medicine stains on sheets or white
bed covers should be removed before
washing. Make a paste with full
er's-earth and ammonia, and lay It
cn the stains. When dry, wash In
cold water, and. II necessary, repeat
the treatment.
Flannels and all wooden articles
should rot be put through wiring
er, as they look better and do not
shrink 30 much II they are we'll
squeezed and shaken.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-02

panel and is trimmed with diamond
shaped medallions Of blue linen and
twstings OF linen soutach braid.
The waist is truly original in de-
sign havng part Of the front, the
shoulder yoke and sleeves cut in
one, with the white linen stitched
over the blue in many points. This
effect Is carried out back and front
on the sleeves. There is very
small lingerie yoke OF white linen
finished with jabot embroidery.
With the linen dress an item Of
Importance is footgear. For street
wear before noon. calf leather and
patent leather pumps are the rage.
but for afternoon occasions both
shoes and hose match the color Of
the gown.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-02
A SMART COMBINATION.
Linen in Two Colors for Lingerie
and Tailor Made Dresses.

Linen will assert itself in many
ways. not only in lingerie frocks,
when the sheer handkerchief and In
dia linens will be employed, but in
tailor made dresses when the heav-
;er qualities of the materials can be
fashioned into the trim switch
cries ana landings that compose
trig simplicity. Combinations of
linens in two colors are to be the
rage. White with pastel tints will
be much worn, but in colors, only
two shades OF one tone are permissi-
Bile.
White butchers linen trimmed
with blue is used for this neat de-
sign. The skirt has a plated front
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-02
Women Who Wear Well.

1t is astonishing how great change
q few years of married life will make in
the appearance and disposition ofmany
women. The freshness, the charm,
She brilliance vanish like the bloom
from a peach which is rudely handled.
The matron is only dim shadow q
faint echo of the charming maiden.
There are two reasons for this change
ignorance and neglect. Few young
women appreciate the shock to the
system through the change which
comes with marriage. Many neglect
to deal with the unpleasant drains
which are often consequent on mar
riage and motherhood. not understands
ing that this secret drain is robbing the
cheek of its freshness and the form OF
its fairness. AS surely as the general
health suffers when there Is derange'
ment of the health of the delicale
womanly organs, so surely when these
organs are established in health the
face and form at once witness TO the
fact in renewed comeliness. Hall
million women and more have found
health and happiness in the use OF Ut.
Pierces Favorite Prescription.
makes weak women strcsg and SICK
women well. Ingredients on label
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-02
IRONING BOARD AND CHAIR.

Of the way. The ironing board Is
pivoted near one end to the back of
the chair. Extending from the back
OF the chair to a point adjacent the
opposite end is an adjustable bracket
which firmly supports the board
when Ironing. BY loosening catch
the bracket is released and the board
swung over the back OF the chair
There Is a distinct advantage In
having this combination OF chair and
ironing-board, the latter being ready
for use in few moments.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-02
After-Dinner Maps.

Complete relaxation after eating
q suspension of mental and physical
activity-will favor the processes Of
natural digestion. not only because Of
It's tranQuillizing effect upon tho
nerves, but because the stomach may
use the surplus unusued energies Of
the body In the processes Of digestion
take an "after- dinner nap" It means
health, happiness and long life. -
Happy the man or woman who can
What to Eat.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-02

There is nothing which grows
around which there is more super
stitiun woven than the homely Mats.
Sut only is mint the crowning entice-
l1rnt OF a julep, and a thing which
l-,Nes sedate tabbies gambol and
lt.t like 6-months-old kittens, Dat,
riding to tradition, the different
...4.s nave supernatural properties,
a.L there are good AMI bad mints.
v. uyroyal, aside from its qualihca'
;.c7s as eadiscourager. is said to
l.ake quarrelsome husband and
vile stop pickering, ii 1t Is given
to them by some frlend. Catnip, on
the other hand, when chewed creates
quarrelsomeness and is said to make
even mild ana gentle people fierce.
Ii catnip Is held in the hand until
heated and then put into the hand
OF another ii WILL so goes the super.
stition, so control that person that
he or she cannot leave you so long
as the catnip is retained in the hand.
Spearment will prevent illness, Sc
long as 1t is worn about the wrist.
Ii spearmint is mixed with salt and
applied to the bite of mad dog the
wound will heal it is said. In the
eluen days the children used to put
bit of spearmint in the cots on
Christman day, believing that at the
exact time when the Saviour was born
the mint would blossom.
The superstitions which cluster
around flowers are as many as tners
are different flowers, says The New
: York Tribune. 1t is considered un.
lucky TO gather flowers out of sea
son, as before and after the season
they are said to belong to the fair
les. The first wild flowers which are
gathered by a young woman In tho
spring should spell the initials oil
her future husband. If the supersti.
tion holds true.
Here is a schedule of superstitipns
about finding the first howor of the
season:
If found on Monday. good .uek all
the year.
II found on Tuesday, large under.
takings which will be successful.
II found on Wednesday. a wed.
ding in the family.
II found on Thursday, hard worA
WITH little profit.
II found on Friday. unexpected
wealth.
II found on Saturday, misfortunes.
II found on Sunday, best luck OF
Some OF the numberless howef
s.perstitiens are:
II any one asks for the flowers
pinned on your dress and you refuse
you will have immediate ill-luck.
To burn faded flowers is a sign Of
coming sorrows.
To plant a flower hedge is to
bring good luck.
If you point at buds they will
blight.
To hand flower reversed to any
one is to bring bad luck.
II a person wears flowers with
the stems upward it is a sign that
he or she is in love, but does not
know 1t.
If you pull flower to pieces, you
will die of consumption.
If person smells flowers gather
ed from the cemetery he will lose
his sense of smell.
To have flowers wilt quickly in
the hands denotes ill-health.
If some one gives you a yellow
flower you are going to have money.
If some one gives you purple
flower you are going to have tears
and trouble.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-02
Oranges for Children.

Oranges for children or invalids
should be cut In half and the Juice
squeezed from them on a lemon
slueezer into glass. Thus the
fruit may be drunk instead of eaten,
but with far less trouble and no
waste. The remaining Deels may be
dried and, from the oil they contain.
form capital kindltng. useful with
sticks for lighting a fresh fire or by
themselves for reviving q dull ons.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-02
CHAIR AND IRONING BOARD.
Simple and Useful Combination of
These Two Articles.

Instead Of supporting the ironing
board on the backs of two chairs
the method commonly adopted by the
housewife--a New York man has de-
vised a simple attachment whereby
the board can be combined and ad-
justed on one chair. AS shown in
the illustration, the chair is of the
ordinary kitchen variety, and can
always be used for that purpose,
the lroning-board being swung out
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-02
HOME COOKING.
Cookies without Eggs.

Cream a half-cup of butter vita
a cup of sugar: add one cup of sweet
milk, a teaspoonful of vanilla, and
a scant teaspoonful of baking soda
dissolved In a little boiling water.
Work in enough -four to make SOFT
dough. Drop from a teaspoon on
buttered tins, and bake to a good
brown.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-02

THE "PURE FOOD LAwn is deFigned
by the Government to protect tle) pug
lie from injurious ing edients M bo.s
Goods and drugs. 1t is beneficial DoIn
to the public and to the conscitnhlous
manufacturer. Ely's Cream EalIp
successful remedy for cold in the he9a,
nasal catarrh, hay fever, etc, contain,
ing no injurious drugs, meets fully sne
requirements of the new law, ana Una.
fact is prominently stated on every
package. 1t contains none OF the ~,
furious drugs which are required Dy tn0
law to be mentioned on the lape'
Hence you can use it safely.
Blobbs-''Whateve induced MN "
marry her?" Slobbs-"She did"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-02
Beet Chow-Chow.

One gallon of cooked and peeled
beets, chopped fine; one quart OF
horseradish, one quart Of sugar, one
tablespoonful of salt. pepper to taste.
Cover these ingredients with vine
gar, mixing we'll. Set in a cool place
for at least a month before using.
This will keep for a long time.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-02
boiling EgR,

When boiling eggs for Q salad, q
TO be used a. q garnish. always puG
them on In cold wstss. Let then
come to a boil and cook IL minutes.
The whites will then be evenly cook
cd through and the yolks Will b
exactly In the middle.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-02
Peanut Sandwiches.

Grind cup of freshly roasted pea
nuts to a fine powder. and work
them into half as much butter IS
you have peanut powder. Spread
ON thin slices of bread.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-02
barley Cured Beri-Beri.

Some time ago. the rice supply be-
ing short. prisoners In japanese jails
were fed largely on barley. The re.
suit was the immediate cessation OF
new beri-bert cases.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-02
What It Really In.

An American firm IL selling In
England what II calls Finest Rasp-
berry JAM" The label on each Jar
bears thds statement. This Jam is
made of Slseoes with artificial seeds
and oolossd vatn harmless analine.
Hye. .-.--.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-02
Olive and Cream Cheese.

Stone two dozen olives and chop
them fine, then work them into
Philadelphia cream cheese, and rub
to a smooth paste. Spread on thin
slices of crustless white bread.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-02

Good results are seldom accidental.
They are usually thief ruits Of q noble
purpose.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-02

In many . mans life the turning
point is reached Just aStse Q pretty
girl passes.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-02

The grouchy man either forgets thaI
he was ever boy or else tiies to i've
down the memory.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-02

brane resulting from Catarrh and dfiv~
away Cold in the Head quickly. heS'O; S;.s
the Senses of Taste and Smell. run I'D
80 cts. at Druggists or by mail: iiq~
Cream Balm for use in atomizers 20 c,s.
Ely Brothers, 56 Warren Street, New i"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-02
FLOWERS MEAN
ALSO TYE SUPERST,TIONS ABOUT
MINT AND CATNIP.

II is Considered tnlucky t. Gathci
Flowers Out or Scason--They Be-
mint Niil Prevent Illness.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-04-02
A Reliable Remedy
cATiRsRf Al Rn
EIy's Cream Balm

Is quickly absorbed.
Gives Relief al Once.
1t cleanses, soothes,
heals and protects
the diseased mem-