Ttii COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, PA.'
rOKBIDDEN fRUIT.
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A rr tv. out for a ny one day, .
t'otmrt n frimlrn of pfnolifs fair;
"Oh, wl:y did my mother unkindly say.
Not a pe.irh 'nust I touch? I dwlnre
No flj vpr cmiM have a color mora guy,
A flavor more dainty and rare.
"Now horn's one dead rlpo, and a hole In
tt. too,
Thiit a bird or a hug has made;
Jitn couldn't object, nupposln she know,
Which (the won't, for I'm not afraid,
J'ut I ahull he hidden entirely from view
While I'm r.'.;:nK Inside In thfe shade."
A little hoy went for a walk one day
In an orchard of peaches fair;
"Oh. why did my mother unkindly say,
r.'ot a prarh must I pick? I declare
There's lothliiR ! have In the eating way
Thai's half so dainty and rare.
"Ma couldn't have known how ripe they
are
Now that one, so rosy and bright;
I won't disobey her, won't 'pick' It, nor
Mar.'
Tor ,t know that wouldn't be right;
Hut 'taln't very big. nor up -ery far,
So I'll take It right off with a bite."
Oh, poor little lite, and, oh, poor little
hoy!
Their solos unl'.e In a chorus;
They tell us how brief Is forbidden Joy,
Mow unseen the dangers that floor us,
How watchful the senses we have to em
ploy When doing what Isn't decorus. i .
A HEAR STORY.
Hudson's Fay is not, perhaps, the
pleaeantest of places In the depth of
winter. That is, however, the time ;
when It presents most attractions to !
those who visit it, for the cold drives j
the animals from their hiding places,
nnd the difficulty of finding anything
to eat, makes them bold in the pur
suit of food, even to the extent of
; natchlng It from the Jaws of a trap.
A small party of trappers were seat-
d around a camp-fire one night, a few j
: ears ago. They had a blaze big
nonprh to attract all the animals of '
1hft frttftut tn It u'no hlttnrlv nnlrl and '
fuel cosi nothing.
"I saw bear tracks to-day," remark
ed Coppee, n French Canadian. "I
shall hunt hiin to-morrow."
"You're always seeing tracks," said
Martin, a burly Englishman, "but you
never seem to come up with the bear.
Foxes are more In your line." I
Coppee looked as if he would like to J
have retorted with more than words.
But he was n good-natured little fel
low, and coald make allowance for
Martin's want ot amiability.
"I shtill try and find this one," was
his reply.
His fye twinkled with Joyful antici
pation, for he had discovered the home I
of the bear a discovery which he
meant to keep secret. I
"You can't go to-morrow, Coppee,"
put In Hopkins, an American. "You're i
to go to the cache. The agent will be I
along soon."
"Ah, so I hnvo," replied Coppee, do
lorously. "Never mind; my boar will
keep for a day or two."
"Where's his den?" Inquired Martin,
carelessly.
"Ah, wouldn't you like to know?"
was Coppee's evasive reply. "No, my
friend, I mean to pay my morning call
by himself."
"That bear will live a lonely life,
then that's nil I can say," answered
Martin, rising to throw more pine
knots on the fire.
"We shall se?," said Coppee. "Only
don't expect a paw all to yourself when
I bring the skin hoiua."
"I'll tat the elila when you bring It,"
responded Martin, laughing.
Coppeo made no reply, but his face
Khowed the determination to carry out
his Intention of killing Bruin.
Soon after all the trappers rolled
themselves in their blankets and drop
ped off to sleep.
They woke early. The fire still
smouldered. They made a hunter's
breakfast, and each prepared to go
Ills own direction.
"Where are you off, Martin?" asked
Hopkins.
"Up the ravine. I shall be back
early to-day. Look out for that bear,
Coppee."
"I shall not call on him to-day, I'm
off for the cache."
"Well, It's all the same for the bear,"
was Martin's remark, as he shouldered
his gun and strode off.
Coppee gave one of his light-hearted
laughs and started in the opposite di
rection. "He is angry that he did not find the
tracks himself," ho thought. "Poor
Martin! he has had bad luck this sea
son. So have I, though, till now; but
when I've shot this bear I shan't be
able to complain."
He walked rapidly along, for he had
a long Journey before him. The
"cache" he wr.3 about to visit was a
hole beside a tree, carefully boarded
up and covered over. In this were
hidden the skins of the animals they
captured.
At stated timos the company's agent
came around and took them away. One
of his visits v,;:s nearly due, and Cop
pee had to make a preliminary inspec
tion of the cache.
He was about four miles from the
ramp, swinging along with a hunter's
stride, when he stopped as if he had
been shot.
A minute after he was retracing his
Ftcps at a long trot. An unwelcome
thought had struck him.
Martin had said that he was going to
the ravine. Coppee knew that "the ra
ino" meant a certain gorge between
feme rocky hi!!a, a part of the district
which Martin rarely vUiled. It was
lo this very ravine that he had tracked
he bear on the previous day.
xiy this time it was qulie possible
Miirdn had come across the tracks,
rid, forsaking his traps, had set o!t
1o trace where they led. If bo, he
would uever reat content till he had
'-.i'lltd l!i3 bfp.r. And that bear fairly
bel nged to him, Coppee.
'1' hat would never do. How could
1 e mdure tli- chaff of the camp after
'.:!; tirade of the previous evening? Nn;
was icolvcd that, come what might
j.e v.xuM b" in -. cn the spot, and not
iiuve t j M.-.nin the chance of killing
t lai grat I 'M' he had seen faigns of
t". ltd;: 3 tho w'.: season.
the lilt!'.: rrenchinan plowed 1i!h
.! stloiij?, ta'e'ff? a short cut through
! :;0
t a:.1
V, hat was It made him
liT a iii'ji'it;Ut and then redouble
"e?
-. . .u tliii;, Ha remembered sud
denly that all the tracks leading to the
bear's cave were on the side of the ra
vine farthest from the camp. He had
come across them on his way home;
but Martin, entering the ravine from
the other end, would see nothing to
raise his suspicions till he reached th
cave. The bear would have scented
him long before, and the terrible fear
which crossed Coppee's mind was thai
Martin would be attacked unawares.
Such an unequal contest could have
but one result.
Coppee forgot nil about his own de
sire to kill the bear; his one hope now
was that Martin might have succeeded
In doing so. Never had he run so fast
in his life. He pelted over the snow,
choosing, where possible, the ground
sheltered from the drift.
It seemed an nge before the ravlnt
was reached. He leaped from rock
to rock with more agility than pru
dence. One more turn, and he would be in
sight of the cave.
He was at the vpry comer when n
terrible cry reached his ears. H ran
forward to see his worst fears realiz
ed. An enormous bear had rushed on
Martin, who had not even time to fire:
his weapon, was dashed from his hand
and he was thrown violently to th
grou nd.
Coppee raised a shout, hoping to
turn the beast's attention. His idea
bore fruit the bear turned in his di
rection for a moment, giving Martin
time to draw his long hunter's knife
but, before he could use It, the bear,
with nn angry growl, sprang on hlin
again.
Another moment and it would have
been all over, for the animal's enorm
ous weight prevented Martin from ev
en turning. But Coppee had made the
most of the few seconds, and was now
but half a dozen yards off.
He took a hasty aim, all trembling
as he was with his tremendous exer
tions; the ball hit the bear under the
shoulder. With a fearful growl, he
sprang off Martin's body and began
biting the wounded part,
Nw came Martin's turn. With a te
merity born of a hunter's life, he rais
ed himself on his hnnd and plunged
his knife into the body of his foe. II
found his heart
Martin rose to his feet and for the
first time saw Coppee.
"I killed that bear," he said.
Coppeo looked at him in astonish
ment for a moment, and then burst
into one of his merry laughs.
"You are right," he said; "you killed
the bear. I came too late."
"No, you didn't," replied Martin
"you came at Juat the nick of tlmo.
If It hadn't been for your shot, it
would have been a case of 'killed by a
bear' for my gravestone. I'll do as
much for you if ever I get the chance."
Coppee saw that he had conquered
his rivel's enmity forever.
When, in the evening, they were
once more seated round the camp-fire.
Martin told the story of his rescue
and told It in terms which showed he
felt deeply Coppee's conduct. How
ever, none the less could he resist end
ing his story with:
"But I killed that bear, after all."
K. A. It.
St. Helena,
Napoleon effectively prevented St.
Helena from ever sinking into obscur
ity. Nevertheless, for some years past
the Island has been getting deeper and
deeper into financial straits, while the
population has been steadily diminish
ing. St. Helena is only some l.GoO
miles distant from Cape Town, and yet
the island is comparatively unknown
to South African colonists, as the out
ward and homeward steamers to and
from Cape Town call there only once
in three weeks, and make a very brief
stoppage. Yet this historic island is
well worthy of a visit, not only from
its association with thre great Corsl
can, but also because it possesses,
probably, the finest climate in the
world. A constant southeasterly trade
wind, straight from the pole, blows
over the island and sweeps away those
germs of disease which lie latent In
less favored spots. As a consequence,
the longevity of the Inhabitants is
probably much greater than in any
other portion of the globe. In spite
of all this, and the proximity of the
island to the Cape, hardly a solitary
Africander finds his way there from
one year's end to another.
So muoh in reference to St. Helena
as a health resort. Now let me briefly
refer to a matter that Is of more vital
Importance. The strategical advan
tages of the island have been fully
recognized by both naval and mili
tary experts, and the royal commis
sion which wag presided over by Lord
Carnarvon recommended that it should
be strongly fortified and constituted
an important naval and coaling sta
tion for the vessels of the squadron
within the Cape command. These rec
ommendations have, however, not
been carried into effect. Certainly,
something was done to Improve the
fortifications ten or twelve years ago,
but the guns are now of nn absolete
type and the diminutive garrison main
tained In the island is utterly inade
quate to defend it. .Moreover, though
St. Helena Is supposed to be a naval
coaling station, the Admiralty main
tains no coal supply I here, the coal
for the ships on the Cr.pe and the west
coast of Africa stations being kept
at Ascension, which doe3 not possess
a solitary gun, but is a cinder heap,
upon which many thousands of pounds
are annually wasted.
The defenseless condition of St. He
lena 13 a matter that Intimately con
cerns the South African colonies, and
should engage their attention. The
island la utterly unable to help itself,
The opening of the Suez Canal ruined
its prosperity, and ever since it has
been drifting nearer and nearer to
bankruptcy. The greater portion of
the adult male population has migrat
ed to the Cape, and the whole revenue
of the island is now only some 1:0,000.
There are only a half dew en offlolals,
and the Governor fills Innumerable
other offices, including that of Chief
(ami only) Justice. It is deplorable
that Great Britain should allow one
of her possessions to sink into such a
condition of decrepitude, and especial
ly an Island which, lying In the direct
route to the Cape, must ever be of con
siderable Importance. African Critic.
A 'tn! KMt.
"Ellen," sold old Border-keep, "here
conies thoni York folks, (live tho chil
di'cu a lii(l! 111010 Riiult an' get 'em tei
Bn!n We've got ter make V,U
tUluU iTs cool kere someUow," Judgo,
How ''Unole Sim" Got His Name.
The nickname ''Uncle S.im," ns nn
plied to the United States Govern
ment, is said to have originated as
follows : Samuel Wilson commonly
called "Uncle Sam, was a govern
ment inspector, of beef and pork at
Troy, N. Y., about 1812. A con
tractor Kbcrt Anderson, purchased a
quantity of provisions and the barrels
were marked "E. A." Anderson's
initials, and "U. S," for United
States. The latter initials were not
familiar to Wilson's workmen, who
inquired what they meant. A facetious
fellow answered: "I don't know, unless
they mean "Uncle Sam." A vast
amount of property afterwards passed
through Wilson's hands marked in
the same manner, and he was often
joked upon the extent of his posses
sion. The joke spread through all
the departments of the Government,
and before long the United States
was popularly referred to as "Uncle
Sam."
Baltimore, for the first time in three
years, won the cup donated by Mr.
Temple of New York by administer
ing four straight defeats to the Cleve
lands. Wo Cripe
When yon take Hood's Tills. The big, old-fashioned,
sugar-coated plils, which tear you all to
pieces, arc not In It with Hood's. I'nsy to tuko
nloodn
and easy to operate, Is truo
of Hood's Tills, which are
up to date In every respect.
8afo, certain and sure. All
Pills
druggists. 25c. C. I. Hnnd H Co., Lowell, Mass.
Tho only Pills to take with Hood's Siirsiiparilla.
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Eruptions, Chapped Hands, Fever Blisters,
Sore Lips or Iostrils, Corns and Bunions,
Sore and Chafed Feet, Stings of Insects.
Three Sizes, 25c, 50c. and $1.00.
Sold by DrugglBtB,or sent post-paid on receipt of price.
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Belladonna
rii 4-
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the
SPOT
for
PNEUMONIA.
If we can sell you
one ac. package oil
who
in is admixture
we'll be satisfied.
You'll buy more
for It will touch
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has added
little ofSeel-
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rconce knows a
Fraud drink that
Lwul please her husband.
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WILLIAMSPORT, PA.,
Collections, Loans, Invest
ments, Sales Agent and
Real Estate
Private & Banker.
Deposits received Biiliject to Drafts or
Checks, from any part of the Woild, money
forwarded to any place ; Interest nt 3 per
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year or more ; ninely days notice of with
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going to school
Do the children go to school ? And are they joyous
and happy ? Is school-life a pleasure ? And is progress
being made ? Or is the opposite true ? Does the close of
each day bring a headache ? There is no appetite and sleep
is imperfect. The color gradually leaves the cheeks and
only a little effort is followed by exhaustion. To continue
school means to come to the end of the year with broken
health. What is the best thing to do ? Take
of Cod-liver Oil, with hypophosphites. The cod-liver oil
nourishes the body and makes red corpuscles for the blood.
The hypophosphites are tonics to the nervous system, giving
mental activity during the day and refreshing sleep at night.
Don't let you child get thin and worry along. Give Scott's
Emulsion; insist on a generous amount of out-door exercise;
and the vigor of youth will return.
10 cts. and $1 a bottle. SCOTT A DOWNS, Chemists, New York,
B. F. Sharpless, Trcs.
BLOOMSBURG
LAND IMPROVEMENT COMPAHY.
Capital Stock, $30,000.
Plotted property is in the coming business centre of the
town. It includes also nart of the factory district, and has no
equal in desirability for residence
tiUiOii. ljUlb are ollered at values that will be doubled
in a short time.
No such opportunity can be had elsewhere to make money.
Lots secured on SMALL MONTHLY PAYMENTS
Maps of the town and of plotted property furnished on an-
plication.
Call upon or write to the Secretary, or J. S. Woods. Salen
a.
Agent, or any member of the
BOARD OF
B. F. Shakpless;
C. W. Neat,, A. G.
Dr. II. W. McReynolds,
ALEXANDER BROTHERS '& CO.
DEALERS in
Cigars, Tobacco, Candies, Fruits and Nuts
sole agents for
Henry Mail(ard Fine Candies. Fresh Every Week.
IFe.ut 2sj"e O 00 jds .a. Specialty-.
SOLE AGENTS KOR
F. F. Adams & Co's Fine Cut Chewing Tobacco
Solo agents tor tho following brands of Cigars
Honry Clay, Londrcs, Normal, Indian Princsss, Samson, Silver Ash
Bloomsburg Pa.
fVide Iow &nd ood Wofk.
For the finest and best stoves, tinware, roofing1, spouting
and general job work, go to W. W. Watts, on Iron street.
Buildings heated by steam, hot air or hot water in a satisfac
tory manner. Sanitary Plumbing a specialty.
I have the exclusive control of the Thatcher steam, hot
water and hot air heaters lor this territory, which is acknowl
edged to be the best heater on the market. All work guaran
teed. W. W. WATTS,
IRON STREET.
SHOES
We buy right and sell right.
OUR SUCCESS IS BASED ON THIS FACT.
Honest trading has won us hosts of customers but we want more.
We are selling good shoes, so good you ought to see
them. Drop in and we will make it pay you.
CoHNEIt Ir.DN AND MAIN StS.
IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF
C Alt PET,
or OIL' CLOTH,
YOU WILL FIND A NICE LINE AT
W. II. BftOWEM'S
2nd Doer above Court IloubC
A large lot of Window Curtains in stock.
GET YOUR
JOB riUNTING
DONE AT THE
COLUMBIAN OFFICE
Wanted-An Idea
Who oan think
of aome alinpla
th lug WiiatuutP
Protect your ldcaa; tlioy mar tirluit you weitlth.
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nuya, Washington, D. C, for their tLam urita ullcr
aud lUl ut twu buD'lrvil IutoihIoui wauled.
N. U. Funk, Sec, C. H. Campbell, Treas
purposes.
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Board of Directors.
DIRECTORS.
T. L' Dillon.
Briggs, Dr. I. W. Willitu,
N. Tj. Funk.
Bloonisburcv Pa.
10-W-ly
SHOES
W. H. JToore.
NEW
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A LAKGK ami well furnished dining room
IccoiZoT oT 'ills HARRY AURAKD,
taurnnt. Meals will lie served nt the regular
1 r .. A r . .
inning iiours lor coc. nmi tlicy can also be
obtained at any lime. The table will be sup.
llied wilh the delicacies of the season nnd
the service will be (hit -class.
Er.tranca by dcor between Itnstauniit tni
Ha.falora 8 grocery etora.
Fine PHOTO
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McKillip Bros.,
Bloomsburg.
The best are
the cheapest.
THE MARKETS.
IU.OOMSBURG MARKETS.
ooaaioTBD WBIKLT. bitail raioit.
Butter per lb $ 2o
Eggs per dozen l8
Lard per lb .08
Ham rer nound '..
rork, whole, per pound
Beef, quarter, per pound , . , , oy
Wheat per bushel o0
Oats " "
Rye " " 50
Wheat flour per bbl 4 q0
Hay per ton I2 to $,4
Potatoes per bushel, ,0
Turnip i$
Onions " " ,j0
Sweet potatoes per peck ,ao
Tallow per lb 4i
Shoulder "
Side meat " " ,0
Vinegar, per qt 0
Dried apples per lb. .. , .05
Dried cherries, pitted i0
Raspberries .ia
Cow Hides per lb l
Steer " " '
Calf Skin 8o
Sheep pelts .75
Shelled corn per bus .50
Corn meal, cwt a.oo
Bran, " 0
Chop " 9o
Middlings " 90
Chickens per lb new ,10
" " old c0
Turkeys " " ; T2i
Geese " .T0
Ducks " " oS
COAI.
No. 6, delivered a.6o
" 4 and s" 3 85
" 6 at yard 2.35
" 4 and s at yard 360
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