THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURO, PA 5 9 w THE COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBUKG, FA. TH UltSIXVVr MAItCH 7Jii07 Jinlereit lit tie I'uet Ojfii-e, r.toomntiurv, fa. oteemnS rta matter, March 1, 1HSS, BUSINESS LOCALS. Cheap Olubbiuf Offer We have arranged to supply some excellent literature at a very low price. They are the following: Columdian and American farmer - - $1.00 Regular price $1.50. Columbian and New York Thrice a Week World $1.30 Regular price $3.00. Columbian and Woman's Jlome Companion - $1 50 Regular price $a.oo. The latter is a splendid magazine with a circulation of 600,000. In form it is like the Ladies' Jlome Journal, and is fully equal to it in every reypect. Take advantage of this unusunl offer now. Don't wait. tf. Calendar pads for 1907 at the Columbian office. tf. Visiting cards and Wedding invi tations at the Columbian office, tf Ecte. visors' Blanks. We have printed a supply of blanks for Supervisors under the new law, and will keep them in stock. They include order books, tax notices, and daily ro'.d reports. Samples aent on application, tf. Souvenir Post Cards are printed at this office. Half tones supplied. tf. Paper napkins and doilies at the Columbian office. tf. Senator Knox' friends are trying to Etart a Loou for him for Presi dent. Milton Yorks is on the road to recovery, and though it is a slow process his ultimate restoratiou to health is fully expected. flothcr Ory' Sweet Powder, lor Chlldrert. Bucep.afulljr ued by Mother Gray, nurse Id the Children's Home. Id New York, Cure Kever iBhm'fH, bud HtoiniM'h. Teething Disorders, move hd(1 rrpulate the Bowels and Destroy worms, over 8 ,000 testimonials, Tliey wit fait. M nil UruKKlstv, as-. Maniple FKKB. Ad dress AUen b. Olmsted, LeKoy, N. Y. 8-7-4t. S. C Creasy and F. B. Hartmau left here on Tuesday morning for Washington, D. C, where they are attending the sessions of the convention of the National Lum bermen's Association Th Id Joshua Fettermau home stead oa Main street, now owned by Mr. Titman, is undergoing a complete change. The back part of the building has been torn down, and nn addition will be erected. The first floor will be made into a store room, and the third floor will be used as keeping apartments in connection with the Central Hotel. A lot of old fishermen in Milton are looking up the fish laws and getting ready to do some fishing extraordinary, according to The LewisLurg Journal. The car com pany of Mil on will soon begin to fill up on old pool to make room fix a uew tank shop. There are tons cf fish in this pool, carp, suck .era and a great many black bass. vWhen the fill is commenced the fish will be gradually driven to the shallow flats t ear the bank and cun be caught with the bare hands. - . .- "Two io-cei't magazines are part .of" Philadelphia Press" every Sun daynothing like them anywhere else. In one of these magazines sections fitre are splendid short stories and usually a serial written by one of the strongest fiction writ ers. The other section is a wo man's magazine, splendidly illus trated, tlm contributors are fore most writers and the fashion news is always or the latest. Hnv "The Philadelphia Press" every day in the wsek, then you get nil that is Worth having. EYAHS'JHOE STORE. Wc are Headquarters for Useful X Mas Presents. Men's Chiistmas Slippers in alll leather and velvets, PRICE. 50 cts to $2.0O. Women's Fur Trimmed Felt Slippers with flexible leather soles. PRICE, $1.00 to $1.50. Colors Black, Red and Drab. Full line of Children's slippers and shoes for Christinas. Tho Progressive Shoo Store GRANGE SUSPICIOUS OF THE LEGISLATURE. Committee of the State Organization limes Statement Demanding That Campaign Pledget 0 Kept. The Legislative Committee of the State Grange held a meeting tt Harripbti'g, on Saturday to discuss lines of action to enact into laws the measures advocated by the Grange. With nine weeks of the session passed the committee is sus picious that ante election promises do not mean post election laws and as a result of the conference issued the following statement: Wc insist that the tax law be so changed that the unjust discrimina tion against farm property and other real estate be removed. To this end the personal and corporate property as well as franchises and omer valuable assets, now paying little or no tax, should bear their share of the burdens of taxation. The increase in the school popu lation demands nn increased school appropriation. The pre.-tnt appro priation (or public fchools is less than it was twelve years ago. We appreciate the support that the press has given us in this matter. STATE AID FOR GOOD ROADS. Becatis? public toads are for the use mid benefit of all, we demand that for every dollar raised by the townships for road building and maintenance 50 cents shall be paid by the State, which is now the law in New York State. Considering the reckless extravagance and the unatibfactory results follow. ng the enormous outlay for State roads per mile, we are firmly of the opin ion that the townships of the State must depend largely upon local management for permanent good roads. We favor a maximum 2-cent pas senger rate and the right of trolley cars to carry anv and all kinds of freight in country districts. We want appropriate legislation to enforce the Forty-seventh Article of the Constitution. We favor the initiative and refer endum. DEMAND ANTI TRUST LAW, We demand the passage of the anti trust law now before the Leg islature, similar laws being in opera tion in other States. The result of two years' operation of such a law in Kansas regarding oil has been the establishing of sixteen indepen dent . refineries and a lowering of the price of oil and gasoline to cus tomers. That we are ooposed to th rrp tion of new offices and the increase of salaries eoes without savincr. Less than one vear's exnprienci with the corrupt practices act shows me inci Uiat it oermita the omest t t o - corruption in both orimarv and oen. . 1 eral election, we insist on having the same amended. ARBITRATION RATHER THAN KMLITIA. We disapprove of government by commission arid inspection and re gret the creation of new commis sions, and alsocondemn the increas ing tendency toward the use of militia rather than arbitration or other civil authority. The cost 'Of State government is increasing at an alarming rate and largely for Questionable purposes. In other words, departments are created at great expense when the same results could be obtained at little cost. We emphatically condemn the action cf Congress for passing the ship subsidy measure." Members of the committee will remain in the citv to watch the Legislature and to insist that cam paign pledges be kept Tinsel postcards can no longer be sent through the mails, unless they are inclosed in envelopes. The clerks complain that the bronze powder used in tinseling the sou venirs works off and floats into the eyes, nose and mouth, causing them trouble. H. W. CrtAvPUN M.D. EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT. 1'aitu.u'mr attention to examining nd treat ing cf. :n'a aye. Knt V.ulldlng. Blooinslmrg, Pa, Stories hy Normal Students. A PLUCKY BOY. BY MAKTI1A IIRUKINO. When Stephen Clifton was seven teen years old, he was graduated from the public schools, and took with him, not only the honors cf his class, but the friendship and ad miration of all his classmates and teachers. lie was the only child in the family of three, and was, therefoie, the pride and joy of both father and mother. His mother was an invalid and, although his father was a hard working, economical man, the doctor's bills seemed to k-:ep the family purse constantly drained. For this reason, Stephen bade farewell to his Alma Mater with a sad heart, for he was fond of his studies, and would tain have pur sued them until he had finished college, but the financial condition of the family discouraged even the thought of such a course. How ever, no one knew ol the longings of the boy's heart, for, whenever the subject was broached, he turn ed it jokingly aside, saying that hereafter he was going to work, and then they would soon be "as rich as Croesus." I'c secured a position in a store near his home, and worked earnest ly during the summer months. One '.:ot day in August he received a letter from a wealthy uncle saying that he had been hearing good re ports of his nephew from all sides, and would like to suggest that if Stephen had any inclination what ever to continue his school life, he would be delighted to treat the boy as one of his own, and pay ail ex penses of a college career. Ste phen's father immediately decided that the boy should go, and al though Stephen at first objected 011 the plea that he was needed at home, he was soon persuaded that it was a chance not to be ignored, and in a tew weeks was on his way. He entered the college as a Freshman, after passing the pre liminary examinations, but contrary to his expectations, the boys in general refused to be friendly with liiui. It may have been be cause he did not mingle much with them, and spent most of his time studying, but whatever the cause it hurt him more thau he would ac knowledge. During the month of December, a millionaire living uear the school offered a prize of $5000 to the boy who could write the best essay on "How to be Happy." At first Stephen gave little heed to the sub ject, but when the idea finally oc curred to him, the more he ponder ed it, the more feasible the plan became. About two wetks before the es says were to be read, Stephen had his all prepared, and took much satisfactioa in the result. He cop ied it neatly in ink asd placed it on the shelf in his room. Ore evening, a few days before the important event, he received a notice which read as follows: S. C, Your essay is in our posses sion. If you want it, do as we di rect. Meet us in the gymnasium at 11.30 t:night, and we will ccn du:t you to the place where it may be found. You will have no light, and must, therefore, feel your way to the box containing it. It rests on a bench in the rear, right hand corner. On no other conditions will you get it. Signed, Committee. Stephen's surprise was so great as he read the epistle, that some time elapsed before he realized its import. Then he went quickly to 111s stielt, almost expecting to find his essay still there, but, sure enough, it was gone. He did not like the idi.a of obeying the direc tions of the missive, but, deter m ned to show that he was no coward, be quietly descended the steps promptly at 1 1 .30 o clock As 1 e entered the room, he perceived tour masked figures in one corner. They advanced, and after blind folding him, led him forth. For a long time they marched onward and not a word was spoken. Pre sently they halted, took off the cloth from h's eyes, and immediate ly disappeared. Stephen found himself in pilch darkuess, and upon reaching for ward he discovered a door before him. He opened it somewhat hesitatingly, and although a pec 11 liar dampness issued forth, he could perceive nothing. Summoning all his will power, h.' stepped inside. and began feeling along the right hand side. All at once he paused aud the cold shivers ran over him as he touched something ice-cold He started to feel in a different direction, with the result that his hand closed over a human face. By jtaui tu 1 !u Ki :tt Vim Have Always Bought this time he was so frightened that he could scarcely stuiid, but deter mined to brave it out, he too: a step forward, stumbled over a coffin, suiil fell headlong over the body be fore him. The realization that he was alone in a vault at midnight caused great beads of perspiration to drip from his forehead, and his iivart to almost cease from beating, but, making one more eflort, he thrust forth his hand, and grasped a umall box. With one bound he was out of the vault and was racing hack to the school as fast as his trembling lrgs could carry him. The next morning Stephen was found to be very sick, and for sev eral days he lay in a raging fever. Tre day of the contest came and passed and he knew nothing until it was all ovr. About a week afterward, however, he had recover ed sufficiently to desceud to the breakfast room, where, to his sur prise, he was lifted on the shoulders of the boys and cat ried around the room, amid the cheers of all. When the noise hid ceased sufficiently for him to inquire as to the cause of the proceedings, he was told that the boys had taken his essay and '.eacl it for him on the rdght of the contest, and that he had won, not only the prize, but the unbounded admiration of all for his pluckiness in the vault. Thus did Stephen win the friendship of the boys, and also the means of aiding his parents. Trespass Notices. Card signs '"No Trespassing" for sale at this office. They are print ed in accordance with the late act of 1903. Price 5 cents each, tf On account of the threatened ill ness of the latter, Mr. and Mrs L. N. Moyer returned from the south on Mond.iy, their trip thus being cut short, as they had planned a visit to Floiida. The quarantine has been lifted from the home of Frank Sterner, after many weeks. Three children died with diphtheria. The other two have recovered. - Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel Pollock of Berwick are visiting relatives in town. FOR SALE OR RENT. The property of Mrs. William Elwell on West Third street is for sale, or will be rertcd if not sold by April 1st. For particulars inquire of Geo. E. Elwell. tf. WILL GO IN BUSINESS. F. M. Gilmore has been notified to vacate tbe room occupied by his restaurant, on August 1st. It is understood that J. G. Wells will open a jewelry store there. Col. A. D. Seelv and Mr. Eatou of Berwick were in town to-day. The Colonel is one of Berwick's leading citizens, and is well-known all over the county, He saw ser vice in ths War of the Rebellion, was a member of Governor Patti son's staff, and is always ore of tbe leading spirits in all public demon strations in his borough. Though getting along in years he is enjoy ing robust health, and looks the typical soldier, straight as an arrow, and ns handsome as in his younger days. May he live long, and pros, per ! Damaged by Sewer Stoppage. The cellars of Reber's hardware store, Evans' Shoe store and the Morning Piess were flooded twice during the past week by a stoppage in the sewer, which backed the water in on them. The street was opened up at Market Square and the trouble located. A stick was fouud wh ch was crossways in the pipe and had caught an assortment of things that ought not to have been allowed to get in the sewer. The Columbian Building was rot troubled, as its sewer was put in before the town system was laid and runs down the alley to Third street, thence to Market. Death of Mrs. Maria Bradley. Mrs. Maria Bradley, widow of ev. Joel Bradley, former pastor of the Fir t Baptist church, Danville, died Thursday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charh'S H. Jacobs, Oak Lane, Philadelphia. Mrs. Maria Hraulev was 111 her 91st year and death came as the re sult of the infirmities of old age. Sue is survived beside Mrs. Jacobs by a son, Dr. William H. Bradley, 01 Wilmington, Del. Mr Fndley wa:; a sister of the late Mrs. J. J. B owe. Rev. Jotd Bradley taught school iu Blooms- burg minv viars ago. D Willi ini H. Bradley was a No a resident' here, beinsr o'te of the oronrieinrs of the Republican, the firm c . Bradley & GorJoa. Big Reductions ON COATS, SUITS, AND FURS You can make nice savings now. All goods must go. COME AND SEE THEM. THE CLARK STORE. Alexander Brothers & Co., 8 DEALERS IN : Cigars, Tobacco, Pipes, Confec : tionery and Nuts. Fine Candies. Fresh Every Week. 2Eirwr Goods a. Specialty. SOLE AGENTS FOR JUPITER, KING OSCAR, WRITTEN GUARANTEE, COLUMBIAN, ETC. Also F. F. Adams & Co's Fine Cut Chewing Tobacco. ALEXANDER BROS. & CO., Bloomsburg, Pa. IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF Carpets, Rugs, Matting and Draperies, Oil Cloth and Window Curtains You Will Find a Nice Line at W. H, BBQ WEB'S BLOOMSBURG, PENN'A. A GREAT OFFER For You Only Read this announcement. It is your opportunity. If you don't read it you will miss your chance. The greatest magazines in this country have combined to be offered together at a greatly reduced rate. Never before was such an offer given to the public, and it is safe to say never will be made again. This year several maga zines have increased their subscription price, which shows how much greater this offer really is. The only reason we are making it to the people of this vicinity is because the magazine finds they have not as many sub scribers as they desire in this particular locality. But , only a limited number will be sold at this price, there fore we advise every one to accept this oner without delay. When we have received a certain number we shall withdraw the offer. COSItlOpoIitan per year $1.00 iQur The Columbian per year $1.00 Price Total per year $2.00) $1.50 COSMOPOLITAN Jo matter Imw many mapazines you take, Cosmopolitan la the one you cannot n fiord to do without. One feature in ench issue is always of such overwhelming importance and worldwide interest e to leiut the inHKiizlne world for tliHt month. "The best, no matter whut it eoKtH," neeiiiH to hu the motto which 1ms made Cosmopolitan rexemtde no oilier mninizihe hut Cosmopolitan. For 1007 the publisher of the Cosmopolitan announce onntrlhu tloiiM from such famous nut horn am O. p.ernurd Hiaw. Juck London, W. 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