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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-03-04
Cry Baby Cure.

Alaska babies do not cry. They
try 1t and then give up the bad habit
from choice. To this desirable end
they are gently persuaded by their
mothers. When a baby begins to cry
the mother takes pot of water.
fills her mouth with the liquid and
squirts 1t into the face Of the weep
Ing infant. II the cry increases In
force, SO does the stream Of water
No word is spoken. no blow Ia struck.
but the victory Is sure. Very soon
the infant begins to connect weeping
with the squirting Of water in its
face. Becoming firmly convinced
that the two things are inseparab BILE,
1t decides to cry no more.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-03-04
Bloomsbury, Pa.
Whose Say-so is Best?

with nearly all medicines put up for
sale through druggists, one has to take
the makers say-sO alone as to their
curative value. OF course, such testi-
mony Is not that of disinterested
party and accordingly is not 10 be
given the same credit as If written
from dlslnterested motives. DIR. Pierce's
iheuiclnes, however, form a striking
exception to this rule. Their claims to
the confidence of invalids does not rest
soieiy upon their makers say-sO or
praise. Their ingredients are matters
Oh puDllc knowledge, being printed Oh
each separate bottle wrapper. Thus
invalid sufferers are taken into DR..
Pierce's full confidence. Scores of lead
ing medical men have written enough
10 MI volumes i'm praise of the curative
vaiue OF the several ingredients enter
ing into these wellknown medicines.
amongst these writers we find such
hedica! lights AS Prof. Finley Elling-
wood, nj. d., of Bennett Medical Col
iege, Chicago; Prof. Hale, of the same
city; Prof John M. Scudder. M. d.,
iue or Cincinnati, Ohio; Prof. John
hlhg; M. d., late of Cincinnati, Ohio;
Dr. Srover Coe, of New York; DIR.
bartholow, of Jefferson Medical Col
iege, OF "a, aud scores of others equal
ly eminent
Dr. Pierces Favorite Prescril ton
cures the worst cases of female weak
ness, proiapsus, anteversion and retro
version and corrects Irregularities,
cures painful periods, dries up disagree
aoie and weakening drains, sometimes
known as pelvic catarrh and a multi
,soeon Suue OF other diseases peculiar to
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-03-04
FACTS CONCERNING BLOOD
II Il tho Most Genetic Thing About
Animals.

Animals.
A drop of the blood of a walrus
shows no relation with drop OF
whales blood, or OF the blood of any
other cetacean, such as seals or por-
poises, which, like the walrus, are
mammals that have taken to the
sea. Instead OF that, the blood OF
the walrus Immediately reacts with
the blood Of horses, asses and zebras.
thus proving that he Is an equine
that no longer crops grass but goes
where he can live on an exclusively
fish diet. Likewise the hippopota-
mus is shown to be a modified pig.
Where a blood relationship exists.
but is distant, these reactions are
proportionately faint, but where no
reactions occur there is no relation
ship at all. Thus, geology indicates
that birds are descended from rep
tiles, and, oddly enough. the blood
Of bird shows distinct, though
very faint reaction with the blood OF
a snake but none whatever with that
Of the winged bat or the flying sQuir-
rel, for these are mammals.
On the other hand. the marsupials,
once such q great family, but now re-
duced to the kangaroo. the opossum
and a small creature In South Ameri-
ca, have now not a single blood re-
lation left. AS to man, he has no
relationship to monkeys, but the
blood of anthropoid apes shows a
very faint reaction with his. Mean
time. all the races Of man are unmis-
takably OF one blood, whatever their
color or abode.
Hence the blood is by far the most
hereditary thing about us. Neither
the shape of the skeleton, nor the
contour of the body, nor brain. heart,
lungs, stomach, intestines, liver or
skin. nor even ancestral habits about
the great Food Question-Darwin's
only Creator-how to eat or keep
from being eaten--are comparable to
single drop of blood for telling
the correct story. Of descent. All this
gives new meaning to the words,
For the blood thereof is the life
thereof" Likewise, the old saying
that insanity runs in the blood now
wears a scientific look, since blood
and family are so inseparably Gsso-
ciated.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-03-04
VEST BUTTON IN HIS HEART.
Strange Discoveries In Autopsy Upon
Body of Aqed Man.

Denver. Col.-An autopsy perform
ed on the body of Fred. Pomplitz.
who was sixty Sc 'eL years old, re-
vealed black vest button embedded
IN the heart over the right auricle.
DR.. w. G. Mud0 and DR.. j. p. H6mill
made the autopsy. This was not all,
for they founn in the spleen of this
same person piece Of rock, two
inches long. one-eighth of an inch
thick and an eighth of an inch wide.
The doctors theory Is that he swal.
lowed the button by accident, that II
stuck in the bronchial tubes and by
a process of liberation was carried in.
to the vena cava The rock" in
the spice was. caused by salt con
cretion from the blood
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-03-04
5000 tor a Church Slnuer.

Chippewa Falls. VISA visitor
here for few days from Waupon was
Mrs. Catherine Marbone, who Is, per-
haps, the champion mother in Wiscon-
sin. Mrs. Marbone is only thirty-nine
years old, has been married nineteen
years and has had eighteen children.
one born each year. She has been
married twice, the first time when
she was seventeen years old. Twelve
children blessed her first marriage
and six her second.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-03-04
Tulip Soup.


What makes this vegetable soup
taste so different?" asked the young
husband
only the leeks you sent home"
replied the bride. You remember
you said you were going to order
leeks."
Il didn't order any leeks." growled
the husband. but he finished his
bowl OF soup rather than disappoint
her.
That afternoon he stopped at the
grocery store.
How did you come to send leeks
up to my house this morning?" he
demanded. "I didn't order them"
Great Scott! Did you eat them. "
20. for lands sake. They were
Mrs. Jackson's tulip bulbs. She left
them on the counter and they got
into your basket by mistake. DE
troit Free Press.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-03-04
Average Ages of Birds.

The doctrines of vegetarianism ap-
pear to be slightly shaken by the re-
suit Of an investigation that an Eng
lish newspaper has made into the
subject of the longevity Of birds.
With one notable exception the meat
feeding birds are the longer lived.
The exception is the swan.
The average ages Of some of the
best known birds are given in the
following table.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-03-04
WHAT TO WEAR AND
HOW TO WEAR It
Special Correspondent Of This
Paper Writes Entertainingly
to Women
LATEST FROM THE METROPOLIS
G. oarat, Jackets Promise to Be Popu
1r-GracefuI and Becoming Aprons
Plain Little Bishop Gown for a
Nignedress.

Separate jackets made in empire
style promise to be popular for spring
and summer wear. They usually are
made to match he dress but con
trasts. not too violent. are newer and
IL care.-llJ planned, very effective. II
Two shade of the same color are used
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-03-04
Chinese Coolies smuarled,

Smuggling Chinese coolies from
Mexico into the United States is q
busy Industry on the border and a
profitable one, but occasionally there
Is setback. The other day one of
the smugglers was caught as he was
entering San Diego harbor at night.
with eight coolies In q steam launch
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-03-04

one and half feet wide. Fasten the
lid on with small hinges. PAIN the
inside OF the box and liz a rich dark
red or blue. Gov r the outside with
cretonne ti burlar in rich color. tack.
Ing the covering on with tright-head
ed brass tacks, The lid may be slight.
ly padded so as to form seat when
closed Four red WOO. tassels may
be tackled to the corners Of the box
b. way of decoration. A red tape
loop to draw ever brass hook may
be used as fastening. Such a box
Is very handy to Lold the boys or
girls shoes and is ornamental In the
room as well.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-03-04
Envelopes

$4,000 Envelopes carried in
stock at the COLUMBIAN Office.
The line includes drug envelopes.
pay, coin. baronial. commercial
sizes, number 6, 6H, 6A, Q, 10
and II, catalog, &c. Prices range
from $I.5o per 1000 printed, Ap to
$500. Largest stock in the co.n-
ty to select from.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-03-04
A Cheap Shoe Box.

pretty and serviceable shoe box
may be made Il the following way:
Procure small wooden goods box,
say two feet long. two feet deep and
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-03-04
A Glass RoIllnn Pin.

The modern rolling pin is OF glass
or OF porcelain, with glass handles
These materials are considered much
more hygienic than wooa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-03-04

This unparalleled offer all new subscribers and
Sample copies free Address: ' '
InE OOLOMblAN, Bloomsbury Pa
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-03-04

the effect is best o. all. The illustra.
tion shows the jacket worn over a
dress of pale mauve voile. The ma
terial is a cloth of darker shade OF
mauve trimmed with silk braid and
buttons. A scarf O. soft black silk IS
sewed inside the neck and hangs be-
low the opening of the jacket, weight
ed with Jet tassels.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-03-04

The average age of the boarding
house variety Of chicken is still un-
determined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-07
On a Pullman Car

Preparations for a night journey on the cars differ considerably from those for a days trip, because the same articles are not required. Hence to assure com fort for the former. personal experience or some suggestions from those widely travelled. are not amss.
 To begin with, the hair should be well arranged before leaving on a trip, as it should not be taken down or any ef- fort made toward trying to dress it elab- orately on the train.
 A long dressing gown-thn in summer and heavy in winter-is much better as night dress than the regulation garment on the sleeping car. Of course the un- der clothes should be removed as usual, but the trip to tie dressing room is more comfortably made when one is all pre- pared at any time, one is, when dressed in a negligee or dressing gown.
 Wash waists for travelling are the best and cleanest and quantities of nice fresh collars and ties are easily carried in ones bag at all times
 Toilet articles resolve themselves into comb and brush, mirror, tooth brush, nail file, cold cream, toilet water, pow der and with these one can easily man age through a journey of not consider able length.
 Of course this is not like being atAhome and having all ones toilet luxuries, but one of the important things in travel ing is to have as few things to care far as possible.
 A loose pair of kid gloves always come in conveniently as ones hands become grimy and dirty if left uncovered.
 Retiring and arising in a sleeping car are both very troublesome things to do gracefully; and every woman is vain enough not to want to be seen at a disadvantage
 If the hair is not taken down as has been suggested, that obviates wonder full difficulty when it comes to looking well either going from the dressing room at night, or going to it in the morning. Emerging from ones berth in the morn | ing in dainty dressing gown, and one S l bag and frock tucked neatly in one s arms, it is not so bad to appear before 1 strangers who are always on the look out. In the dressing room the clever wom- an with an eye to her own comfort and beauty will be chary with the water she uses for her face and hands, She will use her cold cream after sponging the l face and wiping it off with her own towels. and then applying her toilet water i and powder.
 l Although most women dread a sleep- 1 ing car, they can make 6 journey far more comfortable if only a little time 1 and attention are paid to details.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-07
REMARKABLE CASE
 SAYS INSPECTOR
FRIENDS HASTEN TO MAKE UP ANY SHORTAGE IN ACCOUNTS OF STAMP CLERK ED. SMITH IN ANNIsToN PosToFFIcE.

Anniston, January 6.-(Special.) )-"This is the most remarkable case I have ever seen," said Postoffice Inspector B. F. Dilts, referring to the alleged embezzle- ment of Edgar Dwight Smith this after noon. MT. Dilts said that he has not completed his business in Anniston and that he will probably remain in the city through. tomorrow.
 Until that time he says he does not want to make positive statement as to the amount of the shortage, but it is said that it will be between $500 and 5000.
 MT. Smiths friends have been busy within the last two days in an effort to make good the shortage and it was in reference to this effort and the progress that has been made in that direction that MT. Dilts expressed surprise, stating that he had never seen 1t equalled.
 MT. Dilts stated that with the excep- tion of Smiths alleged embezzlement the Anniston postoffice Is in excellent condi- ton and said further that the deed could not have been prevented unless Smith had been placed under arrest at noon on the day of his departure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-07
]. D. COLLINS AND
 J. w. T0MLlNS0N
 NAMED BY COUNCIL
CONTINUED FROM PAGE S)

 --~-~-~~--~---~-- --~~-----~-------~----~ repair Niazuma. avenue from Highland avenue to the south line of Linden street and to purchase sufficient tar to put cap on same.
 That the petition of F. W. Bromberg to extend show cases 12 inches over sidewalk be granted under usual restrictions. That the city engineer be granted fur ther time to draw ordinance to improve Twenty-first street from Thirteenth to Fifteenth avenues, north, and Thirteenth avenue from Twenty-first street to Hunts vile avenue.
 Fire Committee.
 Alderman Gum, chairman of the fire committee, submitted the following re- port:
 That the resolution providing for the removal of water plug at the intersec- tion of Thirty-third street and First ave- nue be adopted.
 That the recommendations of the chief of the fire department regarding fire sta ton, r-Twenty-fourth street and Second alley, be concurred in.
 Railways Committee. Alderman Hogan chairman of the rail- ways committed, submitted the following report:
 The railways conmitteo fecoiihchos that the petition of the Birmingham Belt Railroad company to extend tracks be al lowed.
 That the petition of the Atlanta and Birmingham Air Line railway to extend track be allowed.
 Judiciary Committee.
 Alderman Fulghurn, chairman or the judiciary committee, submitted the fol- lowing report:
 That the ordinance changing the names of certain streets and avenues in the Sixth ward be adopted.
 That the ordinance changing the names of certain streets and avenues in the Ninth ward be adopted.
 That improvement ordinance No. 437.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-07

new series, be adopted.
 That improvement ordinance No. 43S, new series, be adopted.
 Finance Committee.
 Alderman Heidt, chairman of the fi- nance committee, submitted the follow ing report: The finance committee recommends that the petition of the Reliable Lighting com pany for three months license be allowed. That the petition of the city market for refund of three months license be all lowed.
 That the petition of John W. Martin for refund of license be allowed.
 That the claim for alleged damages of Matte Banks be referred to the city at torney.
 That the sales on May 5, 1908. of 1907 Prog 1884, 501 and 5072 be set aside and that the purchase price, viz: Sl2 and $2S 50 be refunded to Sidney Hart.
 That the bill of costs and judgment in the case of Henry Glenn against the city of Birmingham be paid.
 That the ordinance providing for pay ment of bills and payrolls be adopted.
 That J. w. Lawler be refunded fine or $10.
 That the sum of $2o0O0 be paid and the same Is hereby appropriated to pay note of the Board of Education indorsed by the city of Birmingham, due January A. 1909
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-07
COUNCIL MAY BUY
 NEW FIRE ENGINE
TOWN OF HUNTSVILLE WITH DRAWS SUPPORT FROM COUNTY PEST HOUSE-NEW OFFICERS ASSUME DUTIES JANUARY 12.

Huntsville, January 6.-(Special. )-The purchase of an additional steam fire en- zine for the Huntsville fire department was recommended by the fire commit tee of the city council last night The department with it's present equipment has kept the fire loss down to very small figure during the last year but it is believed that the addition of a new engine to the equipment will result in lower insurance rates for Huntsville. City Clerk billiard was directed to notify the county that the city will no longer be liable for any of the expense of main taining the county pest house. The main tenance of that institution will be left with the county and the money here tofore devoted to that purpose by the city will be applied to the city hospital.
 S. s. Maxwell. young man. was ar rested here on request of the authorities at Cedartown. Ga, where he is wanted on charges of cheating and swindling. Sherim Dempsey came over for the prisoner last night and brought requsi- tion papers with him.
 James C. Mcdonald, who was recently elected justicapf the peace of the Hunts vile precincNwill assume the duties of the office on January F, succeeding Jus tice C. N. Vaught. who has held the office for several years. O. K. Stegal and Messrss Giles and Gift. who were elected county commissioners, will assume the duties of their offices on the same day as will Lee Wright, the newly elected county treasurer.
 The new officers elected by Maple Leaf camp, Woodmen of the World, and the Women's Circle, were installed at a meet ing of the two bodies. An address was delivered by J. W. Graham of Birming- ham, The new officers of Maple Leaf camp are A. E. Overton, council com mander L. c. Hliard. advisor lieuten- ant; F. T. Petty, banker; J. W. H. Pee den, clerk; o. O. Overton, escort; F. E Esslinger, sentry. The new officers of th' Women's Circle are, Mrs. P. T. Petty guardian; Mrs. A. F.. Overton, advisor Robert Adair, clerk; Miss Cora, Pamplin banker; Miss Jessie Love, attendant; Mrs Annie Cook, chaplain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-07
FAITHFUL SERVICE.
Captain Mitchell Completes 45 Years
 On Job.

Scottsboro, January 6-(special.)- Capt. Tom Mitchell. the oldest passenger conductor on this, the Memphis division of the Southern railway, has just finished his forty-fifth year in the service, and his left coat sleeve is nearly solid with gold braid from cuff to elbow. He has always led a most exemplary and moral life and while about 70 years old he gets through his train on his long 310-mile run like a young man of 25 years. He at- tributes his good physical condition to his sobriety and moral living. He is quite popular on the line and has never had in all his long career a serious acci- dent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-07
Answers To Correspondents

AN EXCELLENT HAIR TONIC.
 Please give me something as soon as possible to make the hair grow. Mine is coming out so fast that I fear l will soon be bald. FLUFFY. In order to keep the hair in good con- dition it Is necessary that you give it special attention; that is, brush it often and give it a sunbath whenever pos sible. I am printing herewith tonic which it will be well for Aou to use.
 FOR FALLING HAIR.
 Cologne. ounces; tincture of canthar- ides, 1 ounce: oil of English lavender, E dram; oil of rosemary, # dram. Apply to the roots of the hair once or twice a day. It is positively necessary that the scalp should be kept clean Shampoo at least once a week.
 FOR CTIAPPED HANDS.
 During the celd weather my hands chap every time I go out into the air. Will you please give me something to make them smooth. A READER. Possibly you are not careful to dry your hands thoroughly after washing them. Very often this is the cause of rough and sore hands l am giving you below a recipe for a cream which you may apply to the hands every night: White petrolatum, 31a ounces; paraflne wax A ounce; lanolin, 1 ounce water, 11a ounces; oil of rose, drops, alcohol, F dram Melt the parafine wax, add the petrolatum and lanolin. Stir constantly, beating the water in during the process. Add the oil and alcohol when nearly cold.
 TO BLEACH A SWITCH.
 Is there any way to bleach a switch Mine is darker than my growing hair. COUNTRY. First put your switch into a strong so- lution of ammonia water to remove any possible oil: then rinse in equal quanti- ties of peroxide of hydrogen and pure water. Hang the switch in the air to dry. If the color is then not quite right repeat the peroxide bath and drying pro- cess until it has attained the shade de- sired.
 RECIPE FOR A POMADE.
 Have you anything that will restore the beauty to my neck? 1 used to have very pretty one, but now the skin seems to be flabby I do hope you-can help me.
 X. Y. z. I am giving you a recipe for a pomade which will restore shrunken and fiabby skin. Apply the mixture to the neck every night:
 Oil of sweet almonds oulces white wax. ounces; tincture benzoin. IF ounces; rosewater, 11s ounces; pulverized tannin, 6 drams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-07
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New Magic Lantern

The newest thing in magic lanterns, which truly seems magic, is one which produces the pictures on postcards or photographs on a white screen or sheet.
 It is made with lamp whose light shines directly oa the picture to be re- produced, and by means of lenses reflects the picture. magnifying it greatly. This should afford immense amount of pleasure to children and grownups.
 With this invention any child can show to friends a large and varied collection of pictures. Cards collected while travel ing. while on a summer vacation or those sent by friends abroad will be repro duced exactly as they are printed in black, white and eolors
 One enterprising boy who has a col lection of European views expects to give lectures, charging q small admission. He has read books of travel and is able to tell in an Interesting way about the pie lures on the cards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-07
STAGGS IS KILLED
 IN AN ACCIDENT

Florence. January 6.-(Special.) )-Sher- man Staggs, a young white man, acci- dentally shot himself while out hunting, and died almost instantly. The accident occurred on Patton Island opposite the old landing just above the Tennessee Val ley Fertilizer factory on the Tennessee river. Staggs had just stepped into his boat and boy who accompanied him handed him his gun, the muzzle pointed toward Staggs. He slipped anu the gun was discharged. the full charge entering the unfortunate mans stomach. Staggs lived in East >Fqorence. He was 2S years old and married.