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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-09-16
THE FLEA CAN'T SEE.
Merely Notes a Varying Intensity Of
Liqht Rays, Says Sayant.

Berkeley, Cal.-After a series of ex-
periments with the California flea,
Prof. c. w. Woodwork of the Uni
sity of California announced that al
though that insect has eyes 1t does
not see. To be more exact the pro-
fessor stated that the flea does not
see material objects, but merely sees
variation of the rays of lights when
near an object.
There is no formation Of images
on the retina of the eye Of fea," said
Prof Woodwork. "Ali the insect
sees when 1t approaches a solid OBJ
ject is a varying intensity Of light
rays"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-09-16
Advice,

"You's got to put certain amount
OF dependence on yohself," said Uncle
Eben. "De man dat goes aroun' look.
in foh too much advice is liable to
find hisself in de position OF de gem.
man dat gifts so interested readin' de
timetable dat he misses his train"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-09-16

The cost of maintaining the ad-
ministration of the city of New
York in 1910, as estimated in
figures to be submitted to the
Board of Estimate and Apportion-
ment, Friday, will be approximate
ly SIS4, 900, 900, an increase of
S2S, 900, 900 over this years budget.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-09-16
A Toothpick Violin.

Fagerstown. Ind.-Thomas Atkin.
son, of Greenfork. who has a local
reputation Tor making freak articles,
has made violin from 3,374 TOOTH
rs. Everything about 1t, except
ra Gingerbread tail-piece, strings and
%e.s. is made of toothpicks.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-09-16

Il suppose your wife was tickled to
death at your raise in salary?"
"She will be-"
Haven't you told her yet?"
No. ! thought | would enjoy my.
self for couple of weeks first"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-09-16
Compares wife to q poa.

Cleveland. Ohio-In her cross ped.
ZION to suit for divorce filed by her
husband year ago, Mrs. Matte
Loesch, No. 1880 Lorain avenue, says
that her husband, Eugene Loesch, at
one time declared that the proper
place for wife was under the table
Nh the cats and dogs.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-09-16
Back to the Farm.

well, Silas. what did you find new
down to the city,"
why, somethin' wuth seein'. The
hull place is full o. cabs with cash
registers on EN-, an red flags to show
folks it's dangerous to dispute the
fare. They call 'em taXidermy cabs,
cause eff you don't mind, the drivers
II jest take the skin off ye."
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-09-16
Bloomsbury, Pa.

Down east where there are some
who spend $3.50 on a supper for
dog while others can't get what
dog would ordinarily be satisfied
with, is a good breeding place for
Socialism
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-09-16

A man who slips on banana
peeling, then arises and without
waste of words or ruffled temper,
removes the peeliug SO that Others
may not slip on it, is Christian
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-09-16
The Way of the World.

Uncle Biff says Some hev patches
on their knees from kneelin' in pray
er, also in tn sent o. their trousers
from backslidin!"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-09-16

looE the woii 5qrare IN the eye. II
IFS irie- II" mi'e aYd hold ont your
hand. II 1t tries to trip you, duck,
dodge and blff it in the neck.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-09-16

Teacher-Now, if ] should give C.
smart boy this sentence TO purcm.
ate; Mary Jane a beautiful glrl ran
down the street." what would he 90?
John-Make a dash after tie a.rl.
Of course.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-09-16

This unparalleled offer all new subscribers and
ola ones who pay all and within
Sample copies free. Address:
LIE OOLU UMBlAN, Bloomsbury. Pa.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-02-12
Co'ored Peoples Column,
LOCAL AND PERSONAL NEWS OF INTEREST TO THEM.
Rev, S, 6, Baker, Editor,

the three nights, 10 cents for one
night.
Mrs. Phillis Reese was quietly
married at her home a few days ago
Mrs. Bonnie Johnson who has
been inthe hospital at Jacksonville
several days, returned home in a
very good condition.
Maj A. M. Hawkins was in the
city few hours last Monday, on
business.
Mr.. A. J. Cuttino, our popular
young painter, is still retaining his
status as a first class painter The
two jobs recently done on Howry
avenue reflect much upon him as a
painter
Mr.. Lissimore, the blind musi
clan and hammock maker, from
Eatonville, was in the city sSatur-
day and Sunday.
The Rev. Harry Walker, was in
the city a few days last week at
tending the funeral of his sister,
Mrs. Florida Jones, who died last
Tuesday night, and whose remains
were inferred last Friday morning
from the Union Baptist Church by
S. J. A. Society. The funeral was
attended by the Rev. Vim. Powe,
assisted by the Revs. G.. S. CraW-
ford and Jacob Gibson.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-02-12

All compromises with evil are bond
pe
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-02-12
TOO STRONG FOR DADDY.

1t was raining outside, and little
interrogative Irma was in one of her
worst, or at leaast most trying, moods.
Father, busily writing at his desk, had
already reproved her several times for
bothering him with useless questions
II say, Pa, what"
Ask your mother
Honest, pa, this isn't silly one this
time"
"All right, this once. What is it ''
We'll, if the end Of the world was to
come, and the earth was destroyed while
a man was up in an airship, where would
he land when he came down; '--Eve,y-
body'S.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-02-12

week for his home at EuStlS. ne
preached two very able sermons to
his people last Sunday to the edit
cation of all.
The "perilous times spoken OF
in scripture must undoubtedly be
here, or they are fast approaching.
The many horrible and cold blood
ed murders that are being COM
mitted in Our country is a new de-
parture for us. All aw-abiding
citizens deplore these occurrences
and are willing to see the law fully
executed upon the perpetrators
of these crimes. The reckless TAX
ing of human life is not conducive
to good citizenship, and it should
be remembered that if we expect
Justice at the hands Of the law, we
must protest against these TRACE
dies by precept and example, and
do what we can not only to surpass
do what we can not only to sup
press such crimes but to eliminate
them from among us.
Mr. H. K. Lucas. who was to
show in Our city some weeks ago,
will exhibit at Bethel Church next
Monday night. Admission will be
I 0 and IS cents.
DR.. D. A. Perrin, presiding elder
of the Sanford District, was in the
city last Tuesday. He held the
quarterly conference for the Rev
J. W. Terry Tuesday night. -
Mrs. Eleby andhcr two daughters
Miss Gertrude and Edna, were
in the city last Saturday from
Orange City
Mr.. and Mrs. ID, !. Virgins and
their son. Daniel, were in the city
last Monday.
The officers and members of the
Union Baptist Church are having
their parsonage renovated, which
will add much to appearances.
The social given there Monday
night was hugely enjoyed by all.
The web party at Mrs Mary
Thompson's residence last Friday
night was most enjoyable affair
1t will be repeated Friday night at
the carnival
Rev G. S, Crawford preached a
very interesting and instructive
sermon at Bethel Church last Sun
day afternoon.
Mr.. W. G.. Benton and Joseph
Williams were in the city last Sat
urday, from GlcnwOoi.
Mr., ". S. Spear made business
trip to Rogers last week, returning
Saturday afternoon.
The following will be the order of
services at Bethel Church next Sun
day:Il a. m, preaching by Rev. r !
NJ. Carter, 5 p. m. preaching by the
Rev. NJ. f. Murphy; $50 p. m,
preaching by the pastor,
The Rev. Jacob Gibson left last
Saturday for Daytona.
Mr.. Thigburn and his friend, two
accomplished musicians from Jack
sonville, after spending several days
in the city, left last Saturday for
Daytona.
Mrs. Yarn, the mother of Rad
ford and State Yarn, is visiting her
sons. She will return homo in a
few days.
The M. p. A., for which S. u.
Baker is agent in the city, paid the
following disability claims last
week: J. R. McClenahan, $50; Gaze
sar Thomas, SIS; Lewis Wilson,
SIS.
Mr.. Emery Baldwin, who has
been on the sick list several days, is
now Convalescent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-07
Deadly Water Gas.

The experts of the Department of .Agri
culture, to whom was referred the SUBJ
ject of the quality OF Washington illumi-
mating gas, with special reference to its
poisonous effects, have reported that the
gas is dangerously charged with carbon
monox.de. a deadly poison. This re-
port, on being referred to the President
the Attorney General and, finally, the
district attorney for this jurisdiction, has
ELECTED the formal opinion that there is
no law at present prohibiting the pro-
duction of poisonous gas of this character
and no law for the punishment of those
responsible for its manufacture. In the
circumstances there is but one recourse
and that is to legislation specifically for
bidding the manufacture of Illuminating
and heating gas which contains more than
low percentage of carbon monoxide,
under severe penalties.
The people of Washington now look to
Congress confidently to supply this omis-
protect them from such tragedies as the
killing of three persons in one house by
poisonous heating gas and the later killing
Of man by the same agency. 1t Is re-
ported that the law of Massachusetts,,
cited as a model of legislation on this
subject, which prohibits the presence of
more than 10 per cent of carbon monox-
ide in the gas, was not enacted until
459 deaths had occurred in that state
from this cause alone. There Is no know
ing how many deaths have occurred in
Washington as a result Of the use of
water gas" with it's deadly accompany
ing poison. At least four have been di-
rectIy attributed to this cause within a
very short time.
Delay in the enactment of the necessary
legislation is dangerous. Despite all the
warnings that may be given by the au-
thorities through the newspapers, despite
the tendency of intelligent people to avoid
unnecessary risks, there will continue to
be such use of the water gas for heat
ing purposes as to involve the possibility
of many deaths as long as the law per-
mits its manufacture. The short, straight
cut to prevention Is by means of pro-
hibitive law which leaves nothing to the
discretion of the corporations.
There is now pending In the Senate a
| bill passed by the House on the 18th of
December fixing the rate to be charged
for gas in this District at So cents pei
| thousand cubic feet. That measure at
| fords a convenient vehicle for the enact
men: imperative.y demanded in the light
of report of the scientists which has
| just been laid before the President. This
| should be the first item on the Senate
| District committees program, and in
view Of the facts just ascertained there
should be no doubt whatever of prompt
report to the Senate or of the passage
of the bill by that body or of immediate
concurrence in the amendment on the part
of the House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-07
Pleasantly and Politics.

In expressing his regret at being unable
to attend the banquet to be given at
Atlanta in honor of Judge Taft. John
Sharp Williams said:
IF the country has to submit to the
misfortune of a republican presidency
a sort of relic of barbarism-I would
rather the misfortune came with Mr. Taft
at the head of 1t than any other re-
publican in the United States. I have
very high regard for him personally"
There may be found in this mixture of
ing feature of our politics.
After the election, with the country
preparing for the new administration, the
description OF republicanism as "a relic
tanning 1t is introduced agreeably in con-
nection with an occasion OF the Atlanta
kind. And yet only a few months ago
1t was being fired at audiences all over
the country in all seriousness and with
the utmost emphasis. Voters were asked
to believe that the election of Judge
Taft would continue policies SO inimical
to the welfare of the people oppression
and a sort Of barbarism would follow.
Voters were not so persuaded, but IT was
not because Of a lack of industry on the
part of spellbinders. Now the contention
serves very well. as a joke.
And it does not detract from Mr.. Will
liams' personal salute to Judge Taft to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-07

of the present rules. Criticism of the old
rules by men of the grade of and led by
Thomas B. Reed had made it plain that
a change for the public interests was nee
essary if the House was to do business in
satisfactory manner.
And the situation forced the issue. The
Fifty-first Congress was to revise the
tariff, and the House majority was only
about fifteen. This margin was SO mar
row that unless the republicans made
themselves superior by the aid of new
rules to the distractions they would be
helpless.
This was the task Mr.. Reed set for him
self He determined that the majority,
which was responsible for business
should do business, and with that end in
view he put the filibusters out Of bust
ness. He raised great storm For weeks
the House was very like a bear-sarden,
and on one occasion 1t looked as If the
Speaker might be attacked physically in
the chair. But he was strong, both in the
common sense Of his contention. and in
the support Of his party. The republicans
backed him to the hilt, and he Won
So now. If public opinion is behind this
demand for a change, and the party re-
sponsible for business in the House is
ready to voice the demand, a change Will
be made. The House has the power at
all times to proceed in it's own way. 1t
never has been, and never can be, throt-
tied by the Speaker and few of his
lieutenants. To represent the Speaker as
the master of the House is to disparage
the House, and belittle the popular
branch of the lawmaking power of the
government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-07

suggest that he would have gotten along
admirably with any one Of the men who
aspired to the Chicago nomination had
fortune made a different choice. Is he
not, indeed, on terms of greater intimacy
with Mr.. Cannon? Would he not have
slept soundly and been very much pleased
with Mr.. Cannon in the White House?
And what is there in Mr.. Fairbanks or
in Mr.. Knox which would have been dis
pleasing to him had either been called
to the first place? Mr.. Williams would
have conferred with either of them on
quite as pleasant terms as he will do
with Judge Taft after the 4th of March.
1t seems to be part of the game to exag-
gerate everything before election and laugh
about it afterward. While votes are being
solicited, the other fellow must be repre-
scented as a public enemy. who has con-
cealed about his candidacy something
dangerous to the country and inimical
to it's proper development. Elect him,
and direful consequences will be certain
to follow. After the voters have spoken,
the man of their choice is accorded his
full due, and his severest campaign as
sailant becomes one of his eulogists and
bespeaks for him a square deal. The
country is in no danger, and we shall
all be happy.
Old as it is, however, the game con-
tinues. While it is in progress the crowds
applaud as vigorously as audiences do at
Punch and Judy shows, and afterward
discuss it all quite as good-naturedly.
Are voters in this matter but children
overgrown? The politicians treat them as
such.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-07
Merit System Anniversary.
I'm the New York Tribune

FROM tne New 1Ork Tribune.
AS a remedy for the abuses of the
spoils system the success of the new plan
has been positive and complete. 1t is
hard for one who has had no personal
experience of the decentralization result
ing from the distribution of the minor Of
fees as spois among the political work.
ers of the two great parties to believe
that the business of the government was
ever really conducted on SO mercenary
and primitive a plan. The fierceness and
unreason of so many of our earlier .po-
litical contests were due largely to the
fact that two considerable elements were
fighting for personal gain and were in
fiuenced not by normal political motives,
but by the cravings of hunger and thirst.
Political chieftainS in the old days main
tanned armies of mercenarieS and were
enabled to support them only by winning
elections and distributing official patron
age. The difference between that condi-
ton of feudalism in politics and the pres
ent condition, in which parties must ap-
peal for support on general principles. is
the difference between an age of bar
barism and an age of enlightenment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-07
Hitchcock.

The gossip about Mr.. Hitchcock would
appear to be poorly founded. General ex-
pectation is that he will be Judge Taft
Postmaster General That, of course, will
mean his retirement from the chairman
ship Of the republican national committee.
The latter place, while not associable with
a caDlnet office, Is of small Importance be-
tween presidential campaigns. No meet
ing OF the committee need take place until
December. 1911, and then only for the pur-
pose Of fixing the time and place for the
republican national convention of that
year. And wherever the convention may
meet Judge Taft will be it's nominee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-07
The Kaiser.

The kaiser's new note is retrenchment
and reform for himself. AS Germany de-
sires him to lead the silent life, he will
try also the simple life. In future, fewer
castles, and fewer entertainments in cas-
ties retained. Or, put in another form,
fewer talks, fewer imperial feeds, for the
public. 1t will go the way Of other New
Year resolutions. Times change, and
kaisers with them. A glum and silent
kaiser will not satisfy his own people, or
the world at large. William II talks well,
and, as sure as shooting, will break out
again. And when he does. Germany like
as not, will listen, and maybe applaud,
with the rest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-07
The House "Insurpents.v

number of the so-called Insurgents
of the House dined together last night
and discussed the rules OF that body No
program was adopted. Another meeting
will be held soon, although it Is thought
likely that nothing will be done at this
session. 1t is late to take up SO impor-
tant a matter.
These men have discovered that the
task under consideration is large and
difficult Complaint Of certain features of
the existing rules is one thing. That is
uttered by many members. But a new
mode of procedure is another thing. That
calls for experience and constructive
ability, and a result to which a majority
of the party in control must subscribe.
A Washington dispatch to the New
York Tribune says of the insurgents and
their dilemma:
They have practically come to the de-
cision that public opinion alone can force
change in the rules. They believe it
will be necessary to have the public thor
oughly aroused to the disadvantages Of
the present system before their efforts
can be successful. They hold the opinion
that a large majority of the prese mt
House is in favor OF retaining the old
rules. In fact. it is believed that at
lea 4 275 representatives out of a total
membership Of 39l are opposed 10 any
change. Those who oppose any change
Inc ude the old fellows who have found
the present system much to their advan-
tage: the chairmen OF committees. the
friends OF the Spt aker and those who are
in a position to obtain faVors through
regularity and obedience to the organiza-
ton. These men. the insurgents believe.
can be counted on to support the present
rules under most circumstances. unless
there are among them some democrats
who have made a practice of condemning
the rules in their own districts, with the
secret hope that they would never be
changed
1t was public opinion. operating through
experienced and resourceful congressional
representatives. which forced the adoption
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-07
Two Boys.


Alonzo is likely boy; he's full OF mental
grace.
He keeps a-throwin' gems o thought
promisc'ous round the place,
An strives with me an mother in a man.
ner most polite
To get us to take notice when our gram
mar isn't right
He shaves at least three times a week;
Alonzo's mighty neat,
An he's expert in his judgment about
things that's good to eat.
His brothers kind O. different. He amt
built so much fur show.
shovels off the snow.
The SEWN circle compliments the family
now an then
About Alonzo; sayin' he's the incest of
young men.
But as fur me an mother, we jes' do as
parents will.
Defyin' neighbors' comment. We are
might strong fur Bill.
We like to hear the stompin of his feet
out in the shed.
We like to hear his laughin way of hol-
lerin' to be fed
1t amt right to be partial, but our hearts
is all aglow
Fur that boy who splits the firewood an
who shovels off the snow!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-07

Caruso is said to be worried because a
fortune teller told him he would lose his
voice. A more practical opera star would
rejoice at the chance of starting fare
we'll appearance boom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-07

1t must be particularly annoying to Abe
Ruef to figure up the opportunities for
profit which may have to be sighted dur
ing a fourteen-year absence from the
scene.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-07

Bryan does not take enough interest to
deliver any broadsides of resentment
against Taft's aluring addresses toward
the solid south.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-07
Constant Illumination,

Once more the Capitol will shed
Its glorious brightness DER the land:
If there's no message to be read
There's sure to be a speech on hand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-07

New York may not be very influential in
removing the tariff on art, but it Is there
with the battle cry when it comes to cur
failing the moving picture exhibitions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-07

Carnegie would not dare to face the
charges of professional jealousy that
would arise if he failed to recommend
Rockefeller's book on philanthropy to his
library patrons
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-07
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON,
Consultation.

Does your wife ever take your advice
about anything?" asked the impertinent
relative.
Certainly answered Mr.. Meekton.
''She frequently consults me as to whether
her hat is on straight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-07

Castro may enjoy himself for some time
In the gay haunts of Europe. But it
IS likely to be at least a month or two
before he can look like man with moth
ing on his mind
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-07

fvIn order to avoid delays on account
Of personal absence letters to THE
STAR should not be addressed to any
individual connected with the ONCE, but
simply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial
or Business Department. according to
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-07

If Theodore Roosevelt desires to make
his visit to Africa truly historic event
he can do SO by introducing opossum
raising and sweet potato culture to the
natives
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-07

John Sharp Williams statement that he
likes Mr.. Taft better than any other re-
publican need not be interpreted as ex-
travagant praise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-07

Testimony in the Hams case proves
that sailboat is sufficiently dangerous
on its own account, without being forti-
fed with ammunition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-07

The weather prophet is always right
theoretically. Only he sometimes gets
mixed in his dates.