the Columbian; blooMurg, pa. a THE COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURG, FA. THUUSDAY, Al'KIL 25, ll07 gulrrra at Ih Pout OlUce, Blootnrura, Pa, n fcond claim mailer, March 1, ltd. Work has begun on the Mifflin- ville bridge. . . . . A. D. Good, an old resident of Benton, died last Thursday, aged 71 years. C. D. Kindig has changed his address from Stillwater R. I I), l to Forks R. F. D. i. C. C. Peacock Ksq. will address the Lutheran Brotherhood tonight, Riving an account of his recent lrip to California. Geo. M. Hughes is considering whether or not he will be a candi date for Associate Judge on the Republican ticket. Dr. J. J. Brown has beeu ap pointed opthaltnogist of the Dan ville Hospital for the Insane, by the trustees of that institution. F. 1 Pursel, V. S. Rishton, C. W. McKelvy and K. F. Carpenter left here Tuesday morning in Mr. Pursel's automobile for a trip to Philadelphia. It is said that the work of paving Market Square will begin on Mon day. O. Ii. Mellick has retired from the job, so that J. R. Fowler is now the sole contractor. Miss Klla Stoker, who has been employed in this office since last fall, will close her relations here this week, and will spend the sum mer at her home near Stillwater. James P. Thornton, who for many years has been the sexton at the Episcopal church, has gone to the Soldiers' Home at Krie, where lie will make his home in the fu ture. Main street is not quite as filthy and unsightly as it was, though it can still be improved. But it was not the town council that cleaned it up. It was the rain from heaven, and it didn't cost the town a cent. It is between the showers that' the town gets the scent. The residence of I. X. Grier, Esq. at Danville, narrowly escaped destruction by fire on Saturday. It started near the play room of his grand-children, and got up un der the roof, where it was hard to reach. ' The origin of the fire is a mystery. The firemen got the fire under control after considerable damage had been done. Dr. J. J. Brown has performed six operations on the eyes of a child of Mrs. Albert Sallada of Williams port. The child was born blind, and has been treated by noted specialists, but without success. Under Dr. Brown's treatment the child can now see with its right eye, and it is expected that its sight will be fully accomplished. Dr. Brown has had remarkable success in the treatment of eyes. Baseball News. A full page of sporting news of all kinds appears in The Philadel phia Press daily and four pages on Sunday. All the latest news and gossip of the Baseball Diamond and all games worth while are fully reported in The Philadelphia Press, If you do not read The Press you cannot keep posted on up-to-date sports. r. MEMORIAL DAY. Ent Post 1b making arrangements fur a proper observance of Memorial Day. M. P. Lutz has beeu appointed to act as commander at the exercises t the cemetery, C. 8. Fornwald, chaplain, and Isaiah Hotter oflleer of the day. W. O. Holmes, M. P. Lutz and W. R. Rlngrose are the committee on pro gram. They are instructed by the Poet to ask the county for f 76 to defray ex penses, under a recent act of assembly rhioh provides for suoh an appropria tion not exceeding 9100. EVANS' SHOE STORE. Why not have the best? 40 Styles of beautiful Oxfords and Shoes to Select From. EASTER Patent Leather, Vici Kid, Patent Colt, Gun Metal, PRICES, 1.00 to $4.00 Styles and workmanship Supreme. The Progressive Shoe Store G2a.su3.3v. Evans EDUCATIONAL PICNIC. Plans are going rapidly forward for the educational picnic of Columbia county, to be held at Rupert drove Saturday, Juno 8, and the innovation, planned by Superintendent Evans in the Interests of the schools, promises to bo a big success. The picnic will be for everybody directors, teachers, pupils and putrons. The Biooinsburg State Normal School faculty and students will be Invited. The choice of a grove was particularly happy Inasmuch as it will be central to all parts of the county. The Colum bia County' summer school, then in session, will attend, having it as one of their three excursion d-iys. It Is expected to secure reduced rates on the trolleys and railroads. Superintendent Evans has appointed the following named committees who are requested to meet in his office Sat urday evening, April 27, at 7:30 o'clock to make arrangements: Amusements F. U. Hart man, James O. Signian, and Elbert Roberts. Finance Nathan Bclshliue, J. M. Roberts and Geo. B Patterson. Program J. H. Eisenhauer, L. P. Sterner and E. E. Bearo. Advertising Win. E. Rinker, Ralph Smith and Harlan R. Snyder. "fire at espy" About 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon the barn on the property of O. M. Tus tin in Espy was discovered on fire. The place is occupied by C. A. Ed wards, his farmer. Two barns, several outbuildings, seven head of cattle, three hogs, 50 chickens, hay, grain, and farm implements were destroyed. The origin of the fire is unknown. The wind was blowing, and but for the fact that Supt Terwilliger and 20 men of tho C. & M. trolley line happen I'd along just at the time, tho whole town might have been destroyed. Nine houses were on fire at one time, but by vigorous fighting the bucket brigades saved the properties. MICHAEL J. TRACY DEAD. Michael J. Tracy died at the home of his mother, Mrs. Catherine Tracy, on Thursday last, from consumption. He was for some years superintendent of the American Electric Light Co, and about a year ago he went to Colo rado in search of health, but he deriv ed no benefit, and came home several months ago. His age was 84 years. He is survived by his wife, mother, and three brothers. His is the fourth death in the family within a brief per iod. The funeral was held on Monday morning at 9 o'clock In St Columba's Church, Rev. Father Murphy officia ting. . FOUNDRY AND ' ENGINEERING PLANT. The plant of the Bloomsburg Foundry & Engineering Co. was sold by Sheriff Ent at the court house last Saturday afternoon for $10 and costs of sale, and the amount of tax liens and insurance premiums, There is a mortgage of $20,000 on the plant. The bid was made by W. II. VanMengeringhausen, but the property was struck down to R. F. Colley by the former's direction. Just what is going to be done with the plant is not yet made public, but it is hoped that it will soon be In opera tion again. BISHOFslaSITATION. The Right Rev. James II. Darling ton, D. D., Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Harrlsburg, will visit this parish next Sunday and ad minister the rite of confirmation at St. Paul's church at 10.30 a. m., at which service tho bishop will also deliver the sermon. On Saturday the bishop will visit St. Gabriel's at Coles Creek. Sunday afternoon he will hold services at Cata- wlssa and in the evening at Berwick. Marriage. Deitrich Smith. On the 24th Inst, at the home of the bride, by Rev. A. Houtz, Mr. Harry A. Deitrich and Miss Alice C. Smith, all of Orange ville. H. W. CHAMPLIN M. D. EYE, EAR, N08E AND THROAT. Particular attention to examining and treat ing children's ayet. Ent Building. Bloomsburg, Pa. Stories by Normal Students. A Visit to the "Cranks" of the Town. BY TUUKMAX KHL'MM. During the Christmas vacation two young men and myself decided to pay a visit to a few of those per sons of the town who are always determined to take a different view of things from what all clear-think ing people take. They are a com mon thing in every town and city and naturally have a common name that of "cranks." These people, always viewing things from the standjwint of a pessimist, are easily irritated. Our first place of amusement to visit was a cobbler shop, the pro prietor of which was a bachelor of about sixty summers. At once we began discussing the possibility of extracting sunshine from a cucum ber. Like a flash he was on his feet, his eyes bulging out like tea cups, and was ready for trouble. By falling in with his views we soon had him pacified and again at work. The main incident in our visit to the cobbler shop came when one of the boys put a handful of red pepper on the stove. Immedi ately the cotbler began a fit of sneezing, and at the same time, if not sooner, we took a straight line for the door, being met as we were passing out by a fourteen inch file, which luckily injured none of the members of our trio. Or.r next one to visit was an "old maid," the proprietor of a small store. In order to make a good im pression each of us bought a penny's worth of candy. We then asked to see her line of clav pipes, After very carefully examining them we ' accidentally on pur pose," all three at the same time, left them fall to the floor where they broke into a thousand pieces. Then the storm broke for certain. From behind the counter came a choice selection of Knglish includ ing words the use of which would not be sanctioned by a Sunday school teacher. In her mind she thought of nothing else but that the breaking of three pipes, having a total value of that many cents, rendered her a bankrupt : while in stead of doing the latter it helped her on her way as a lunatic. We next visited two "maidens," the proprietors of a millinery store. We talked to them for a few minutes then went outside as if leaving for home. We, instead, put a "tick tack," an apparatus for making noise, on the window. When we began operating it by means of a rosined string the pair of "old maids" were so frightened that they began to run and jump as if run by electricity. One of them rushed to the door and exclaimed : I know what you're doing you're taking the shutters off of the house This incident was the climax of our night's experiences. After drawing conclusions from these incidents, I say without re serve that "old maids" should be taxed, and bachelors should be hung. A Lucky Find. The poet Lowell "asked "What is so rare as a good day in June? And the answer is: a right down good detective story. Lippincott's Magazine is therefore lucky to se cure for the complete novelette, in its May issue one that is up to the top-notch. "The Moyott Mys tery," by Nevil Monroe Hopkins, is superlatively original in scheme, yet quite within ;the realm of reason. A satisfying conclusion is reached through rapid-acting scen es of thrilling obscurity. While love is not the primary interest in this captivating tale there are glimpses of the tender passion, be tween a niece of the victim and one of the men who essays to unravel the mystery, which relieve the high tension in which the whole is en veloped. There are eight short stories up to the standard which this Maga zine has established and endeav ors to raise a peg with every num ber. Bertha M. Sinclair contrib utes one of her best stories of the far West, "The Deputy," which is humorous and pointed. A charm ing love-story of artistic trend is "The Real Thing," by Katherine Metcalf Roof. "The Firebrand," a tale of South Russia by George Allan England presents a powerful picture of present-day priestcraft in the land of the Czar. Minna Thomas Antrim's sweet child sketch, "Sadie of the Kind Eyes," blends humor and pathos. A live ly story of modern home life is "That Deal of Doughty's," by Walt Makee. "The Great Tangle" by Jane Belfield, is a clever emo tional monotone. An interesting satire of a triangle, one man and two girls, is, "As Managed by Corolyn," by Jean Louise West. "Jinimie Eminence, Matchmaker of Circle N" 19 a Western love story on novel lines; its author is C. Cunningham. "Shall we believe in Ghost?" Danville Choral Society Disbands. Lick of Intorast It Given as the Cause. At a meeting held last Thursday evening the Danville Choral society disbanded. The Danville Choral society was organi.ed after the meniortvble ren dition of the oratorio. "The Holy City" in Danville and Bloomsburg a short time ago. The meetings of the organization, however, have not been well attended, and a la mentable lack of interest is given as the reason for the discontinuance of the organization. This seems to be always the case. Bloomsburg has had the same ex perience. A number of times choral societies have been organized and have done good work, but in a short time they languish and die, principally because the members lose interest and will not attend the rehearsals regularly. There are always a few faithful ones, and they are usually people whose time is most occupied. They tire of going to rehearsals to find only a handful, and the thing goes to pieces. Why is it? New York and Back in a Day. There has been some talk lately about the D. L. & W. R. R. put ting a train on that will leave Northumberland early in the morn ing, reach New York about noon, and returning, leave the city about 4 o'clock and arrive here about midnight. There is no question but what such a train would be a great convenience, and there is not much doubt but that it would be liberally patronized. Business men could spend four hours in the city, and return the same day. Parties could return home from Wilkes Barre after attending the theatre there. Now there is practically only one train a day to New York on the Lackawanna, and that leaves here at 10:41 a. m., arriving there at 5 o'clock, too late to do any business that day. The matter seems to have gotten far enough along, so that if the residents of the towns along the line show any interest in it, or in dicate a desire for such a train, the company will probably put it on. This is a good scheme for the Chamber of Commerce to begin operations on. Berwick is circula ting a petition for the train. What's the matter with Bloomsburg. inquires Rene Bache in the title o his interesting talk about spectral evidence up-to- date in the May Lippincott's. He produces some curious instances of when "the ghost walked." George L. Knapp, a virile young journalist-author of Colorado, who ii bounding into notice, writes of the "Legend of Tannhauser" after a manner all his own, in which is woven the touching story so fami liar to opera lovers. "Ways of the Hour" the new department in Lippincott's Afaga zine carries four bright little edi torials on themes of interest: "Ac comodating the Stork," by Clifford Howard; ' Over-worked Words" by Anne Hollingsworth Wharton; "A Billion a Year for Rail way Development," by Joseph M. Rogers; and "Household Decora tion," by Mrs. John King Van Rensselaer. There are poems of merit in tune with the awakening reason; and "Walnuts and Wine" of the best vintage, to close a first-class spring number of the Magazine. 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Small children have ambitions as well as have older persons, and when one little girl makes a record as a rope skipper some other little girl gets it into her head that she will try and break the record; and death or some other serious illness follows. Bunth. lha Kind You Haw Always togf Bigoatut of w m That Easter Outfit Can be found in our Ready to Wear Section SUITS OF ALL KINDS $10.00 to $30.00. COATS $3.50 to $8.75. WAISTS $1.00 to $8.00 SKIRTS $4.00 to $12.00. TRIMMED HATS NOW READY r"f$. FLOOR RUGS, FINE LINE. THE CLARK STORE. Alexander Brothers & Co., DEALERS IN Cigars, Tobacco, Pipes, Confec tionery and Nuts. Fine Candies. Fresh Every Week. :Peitjt-2- 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 Carpets, Rugs, Matting and: Draperies, Oil Cloth and Window Curtains You Will Find a Nice Line at W. M. 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