THE COLOMBIAN. f3L00Alr.-LJrm. A
Egg Production.
AUTHORITIES DIFFER VERY WIDELY AS
TO ITS VALUE.
On Bureau Sayt II it $300,000,000 and
(he Agriculture Dipl. Sayt $600,000,009.
The full importance of the egg
industry of the United States can
b realized only by consulting the
official statistic, and ths attention
given the matter is evidence of the
government's watchfulness owr all
the factor that contribute to na
tional prosperity. According to
the census of 1900 the production
of eggs in this country was t,2yj,
662,433 dozens, or about seventeen
dozens per capita. The value of
the egg crop that year was ploeed
fit $300,000,000. But the Huixau
of Animal Industry of the Depart
ment of Agriculture nt Washing
ton places the annual egg output
of the present time at $600,000,000.
It appears from this that there has
been an increase both in the num.
tcr of eggs produced and in the
average price of the "hen fruit."
The hen gets busy in every part of
this great and glorious union, but
some sections nre more given to
tgg production than others. Iowa
is the leading state in this industry,
having turned out 99 621,920 doz
ens in 1900, and is keeping up the
good work. Ohio, Missouri and
several other states are not far be
hind. Egg packing is carried on
extensively in Iowa, and not long
since an order was placed there for
fifty-one carloads of eggs, to be de
livered in Seattle during the com
ing exposition and paid for at the
price prevailing at the time of de
livery. That means 336 tons of
eggs, and an estimate puts the
probable value of the consignment
at $122,000. How many of the 7,
344,000 eggs will be passed
oil to patrons of the big show as
"strictly fresh" is, of course, a
matter about which exact informa
tion is not forthcoming. Still, the
cold storage egg of modern com
merce is not always bad. Nor, on
the other hand, is it without ex
ception surperlatively good. And
certainly the hens are not at fault
in that direction.
. WESTON. Ocean -to-Ocean Walker.
Said recently; "When you feel down
and out, feel there is no use living, just
take your bad thoughts with you and
walk tbem off. Before you have walked
a mile things will look rosier. Just try
it." Have you noticed the increase in
walking of late in every community?
Many attribute it to the comfort which
Allen's Foot-Ease, the antiseptic powder
to be shaken into the shoes, gives to the
millions now using it. As Weston has
said, ' It has real merit." 6-3-4t.
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, . Seattle
JUNE 1 to OCTOHER 18
Tickets sold May 20 to September 29, good returning until October
SI, inclusive. 1U09.
FARES
From New York - $92.00 Front Hiiltlniore - 188.75
From Philadelphia 89 40 From Washington 88.75
Tickets good going and returning via direct routes.
Tickets good going or returning via Su'ii Francisco will be sold ut
115.25 higher than above fares from New York and Philadelphia, and
at $15.00 higher from Bultimore and Washington.
Denver. Colorado Springs, or Pueblo
Tickets sold June SO, July 1, 2, and 3. good returdlng until Septem
ber 1, inclusive, 1900.
RATES
Frow New York $80.00 From Baltimore - $55,15
From Philadelphia 57.40
Yellowstone Park AxrSS?o5AC,nc Canadian Rockies
PERSONALLY - CONDUCTED TOUR
SUMMER EXCURSION TICKETS
To all the principal seashore and mountain rosorts of the United States and Canada will be sold June 1 to September 30, at all Ticket Agencies. Lib
eral rates of fare, a Kreat variety of routes, and accommodating stop-overs make these tickets indispensable to the Summer wanderer who wishes to
season his outing with variety. Tnese tickets supply the most convenient method of satisfying Summer travel.
Apply
T t wnnn
Passenger Traftlo Manager.
The Peanut Crop.
LatYaar'a Product Wai Valujd M $12,-
000.000.
Thj agricultural .lepirliiinit has
just issued a bulletin in which the
plebiuti peanut H made the subject,
in whicn it is shown that this b.mn
compuiionof popcorn, candy and
red lemonade made a crop last year
which was worth $12,000,000.
Tew indeed of the people who de
vour the peanut know about the
whenceness of its coming or the
process of its growing. They know
they can buy the little fellows raw,
parched, or salted nt almost every
s-trect corner, and that thev arc one
of the items on the circus grounds,
but they don't know much more
about peanuts. The truth of th -mafer
is that no one knows whence
the peanut did come. There are
several allied species of the plant in
l?ra.il and it seems quite likely
that the common peanut originally
came from tropical Central Ameri
ca. It at first came into the Unit
ed States during the earlier days of
the colonies, but did not tlx to the
point of popularity where they
jould be counted on as a commer
cial factor until 1870. It is now
raised principally in the Southern
states, and will grow 011 almost any
farm where there is a light sandy
soil with plenty of lime and a little
iron in it. It is planted at about
the same time com is, aud is put
into the ground in much the same
way, in rows thirty to thirty-six
inches apart, and the plants from
seven to nine inches apart. The
nuts grow under ground and are
dug as a rule before the first frost.
The vines are valuable as fodder.
From the farm the peanuts go to
the factory, where they are brush
ed, cleaned and bagged, and when
they leave the place are ready for
use. They are shipped for roast
ing purposes or ground up, the oil
extracted, and the pulp made into
butter. This method of treating
the nut is recent, but the oil is val
uable for cooking purposes, aud it
is also used in making cakes and
candies. Botanically the peanut
belongs to the same group of plants
as do beans and peas, and properly
speaking the peanut is a pea, rath
er than a nut, the term "nut" hav
ing been applied on account of the
flavor. The "goober" is growing
more and more popular every year,
and esthetic indeed must be the
crowd wherein the crunch of the
peanut does not break upon the si
lence or mingle with the other
sounds.
Souvenir Post Cards are printed
at this office. Half tones supplied.
Suimrinier Outings
FAR AND NEAR
From Washington 55.15
Twenty-two Days AUGUST 14
ROUND TRIP FROM NEW YORK. ALL EXPENSES.
to any Ticket Agent of the Pennsylvania Railroad for rates, routes, and tickets.
6 - 3 -
Lion Hunting Tame.
Or. Seaman Daclarei Rooievelt Rum Little
Risk.
Dr. Louis h. Seaman, of New
York, who returned last week by
the Lusitania from a hunting trip
in Africa, in the same region that
Mr. Roosevelt will traverse, has
little patience with the talk that
some travelers have indulged in
concerning the dangers the former
President will run.
"A lion stands n j chance at all."
said Dr. Seaman. "Before the
hunters get a shot at him, lie has
been chased by the beaters until he
is so winded that th(;re is little
harm left in him. For the most
part, African hunting is about as
thrilling as in an English park.
"The one real danger is the tse
tse fly in the lowlands."
Dr. Seaman is a friend of the
former President and was at the
dinner given in honor of Mr.
Roosevelt at Mombasa on April 2t.
Will Give The Facts.
For yeirs it has been the policy
of the railroad companies to main
tain a reserved reticence in regard
to facts concerning any accident
which might occur on their system
but recognizing the fact that the
day has come when the public de
mands the most complete and ex
plicit f.icts in regard to any hap
pening the Pennsylvania railroad
company last week put forth a pro
mulgation that in the future every
effort possible would be made upon
the p.irt of the company to giv2 full
details of any accident or happen
ing of interest which may occur on
its road. All officers of the com
pany at every station of importance
will be instructed to give facts to
both press aud public as soon as
possible.
Sports! Sports! Sports!
If you are an enthusiastic lover
of sports you certainly try to keep
in touch with all sporting events.
It may not be possible for you to
attend all games personally, but
you can keep informed by reading
"The Philadelphia Press," which
covers all important sporting events.
The scores of the major and minor
baseball leagues are published in
full, as well as the many other
games. " The Philadelphia Press"
employs a large staff of skilled writ
ers, and with specially leased wire
service, gives you ine news oi an
the games and sporting events,
completely, accurately, fairly and
first. Be a real fan and read "The
Philadelphia Press," daily and Sunday.
Salt Lake City
Tickets sold August 3 to 6, good returning to reach original starting
point thirty days from date of sale.
RATES
From New York - 67 40 From Baltimore - $62.55
From Philadelphia .80 From Washington 62.65
Tickets sold and good going and returning via direct routes through
Chicago or St. Louis, or going via Chicago aud returning via St. Louis
or vice versa.
Los Angeles
Tickets sold June 23 to July 9, good returning until October 31, In
clusive, 1909.
RATES
From New York - $92.50 From Baltimore - $85.40
From Philadelphia H'J.'.W From Washington 85.40
Tickets sold and good going and returning via direct routes.
Tickets good going or returning via Port land will be sold at $14.75
higher than above furen from Now York and Philadelphia, and at $18.35
higher from Baltimore aud Washington.
St. Paul
Tickets sold July 3 to 5, good returning until July 31. inclusive. 1909
RATES
From New York $42.00 From Baltimore - $37.50
From Philadelphia 39.40 From Washington 37.50
Tickets good going and returning via same direct routes.
2t.
Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
I the bent of all medicines for the cure ol diseases,
disorders and wenknesae peculiar to women. It is the
only preparation of its kind devined by a regularly jjrd li
sted physician nn experienced end skilled Nrcciu!ist ia
the diseases of women.
It is a safe medicine in any condition of the system.
THE ONE REMEDY which contains no alcohol
and no injurious liniiil-iorming drutfs and which
creates no craving for such stimulants.
THE ONE REMEDY so good thnt Il3 maker
are not afraid to print its every Ingredient on
each outside bottle wrapper and attest to the
truthfulness of the same under oath.
It Is sold by medicine dealers everywhere, ond any dealer who hflsn t It can
et it. Don't take a substitute of unknown composition for this medicine o
ENow.N composition. No counterfeit is as ood as the genuine and the druggist
who says something else Is "just as good as Dr. Pierce's" is either mistaken
or is trying to deceive you for his own selfish benefit. Such a man is not to be
trusted. He is trifling with your most priceless possession your health
may be your life itself. Sec that you get what yon ask fvr.
Pasting of Wedding Rings.
"Perhaps because rlnjs as simple
rn:unenta are ho completely out of
iaililon few married women wear the
sytrbollc gold band at present," eald
a fashionable New York manicurist
the other day. "Of the several dozen
patrons who frequent our establish
ment In the busy season every day
not one In six or seven of the mar
ried matrons is so distinguished. The
fragile looking circle which of past
years has gradually been losing some
thing o! Its solidity Is carefully pre
served no doubt with other interest
ing souvenirs and keepsakes. It is
seldom worL."
To ExtrcC'. n Splinter.
When a splinte has been driven
dep Into the hand. It can bj extracted
without pain by steam. Nearly fill a
wide-mouthed bottle with hot water,
place the injured part over the mouth
of the bottle, and press tightly. The
suction will draw the flesh down, and
In a minute or twe the steam will ex
tricate the splinter and the inflamma
tion will disappear.
HUMPHREYS'
Humphreys Veterinary Specifics
forthecureofdlseasesof Horses,
Cattle, Shaep, Dogs, Poultry.
A. A. For FEVER8, Milk Fever, Lone Fever.
B. B. For SPtlAIJIB), Lameness. Rhenmathna.
O.C. ForBOItB Throat. Epizootic. Dlslesfr.
O.D. For WOIIM". Bota. Grabs.
E. E. For COlti 118. Colds, Influent.
F. F. For COLIC, Bellyache. Diarrhea,
O. O. Prevents MISCARRIAGE.
H. H. For KIDXEYanJ Bladder alaoraer.
I. 1. For 8M DISEASES. Manse. Eruptions.
J.K. ForD ID t ODITi:X. Inolf estloo.
Price, 60 Cents per bottle.
Vet. Cure Oil, for Stable) op
Field Uso, $1.
At druggists, or sent prepaid
on receipt of price.
A COO Page Book on the treat
ment nnl care of Domestic
Animals and Stable Chart to
hang up, mailed free.
HTOPHREYS' HOMEO. UEDIOTKB CO.,
William -l Ana Streets. New York.
Spacial Pullman Train
Proportionate Rates From Other Points
GEO. W, BOYD.
General Passenger Agent.
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The White Death.
' One of the most curious of tho nat
ural phenomena peculiar to the Rocky
mountains is the mysterious storm
known to tho Indians as "the white
death."
Not many yenrs ago a party of three
women and two mt-n were crossing a
part of Colorado In a wagon during
tho month of February. It was a de
lightful morning, very frosty, but with
brilliant sunshine, and the atmosphere
ns clear ns crystal.
Suddenly one of tho women put her
hard to hor fRce ar.d Faid that she had
b'.cn stung; then other members of
too party did the same thing, but no
iti.-cct could rosslbly live in that tern
rcrature. A moment later they noticed that
the distant mountains were disappear
ing behind a cloud of mist, a most un
usual thing for that time of year. They
drove on and in a few minutes a gen
t'e wind began to blow and the air
became filled with fine particles of
Eomclhlng that scintillated like dia
mond dust in the sunshine.
Still they drove on until they came
to a cabin, where a man signalled
them to stop. With his head all muf
fled up he rushed out and handed the
driver a piece of paper on which was
written:
"Come into the house quickly or the
ttorm will kill all of you. Don't talk
outside here."
No time was lost in getting inside
and putting the horses under cover,
but in less than an hour the whole
party was seized with violent coughs
and fever, and before the next morn
ing one of the women had died with
all the symptoms of pneumonia. The
others managed to pull through after
long illnesses.
Scientists cafl this phenomena froz
en fog, but whence It cornea has not
at present been traced.
They Worked on Benches.
The dignified dame was not really
English, but she had mastered the dia
lect to some extent.
"My nevvew "Erbert," she said,
"wants to marry a school teacher!
Fawncy! A person who works for a
living! To be sure, now that I think
of It, that is not always a disgrace.
You, my dear, write for the press now
and then, I am told, but you don't 'ave
to, you know. That Is different."
"Yes," replied the young person to
whom she was speaking, "but I may
be said to have inherited a tendency
to work. My father and grandfather
both worked for a living, and they
were not allowed even the luxury of
a chair to sit on. They worked on
benches."
"Dear me!" exclaimed the dignified
dame, greatly shocked. "What did
they ah work at?"
"Well, my father was a Judge of the
superior court, and my grandfather
was one of the justices of the United
States supreme court."
Directions for Amateurs.
A writer in the Munich Jugend has
published five signs which should be
helpful to all wno have to critlc'so
pictures.
1. If the artist paints the sky gray
and the grass black, he belongs to the
good old classical school.
2. If he paints -the sky blue and
the grass green, he is a realist.
3. If he paints the sky green, and
the grass blue, he is an Impressionist.
4. If he paints the sky yellow and
the grass purple, he is a colorist.
5. If he paints the sky black and
the grass red, he shows possession of
great decorative talent.
Japan's Railroad Extensions.
The Japanese government Intends
to spend 175,000,000 during tho next
five years on railway construction and
equipment. Among other Items, ap
propriations are made for do.ib'.ins
B30 miles of track, and for construct
ing 900- locomotives, 1,000 passenger
cars, and 19,000 freight car3.
The Weather and the Shoe Trade.
As long as t' e ground Is dry the
old shoes do not show their hidden
weaknesses and detects, but let a
heavy, cold rain, or evon a slight snow
fall arrive, and then the almost In
visible cracks in the uppers and the
worn places in the soles will prove
their pregnablllty, and tho rush to
the shoe store will amount almost to
an invasion.
A Formula.
Right ideas, backed by persistence
and promulgated at psychological mo
ments, will gain a foothold and be
come a great force for good, no mat
ter how determined may be the op
position. DenNews
Chlldran Cry
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Columbia & Montour 1. Ry.
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June I 1904, nnil until tfjrthir lice.
Can leave doom for Espy, A 1 media, Li at
KUlge, Berwick and intermediate points
follows!
A. VI. f :00, 5:40,6:20, 7:00, 7:40, 8:1
9.00,9:40, 10:20, ll:oo, 11:40.
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4:20, 5:00, 5:40, 6-ao, 7:00,7:40,8:20,9:0
(9:40) 10:20 ( 1 1 :oo)
Leaving depart from Uetwicl nue h
from time ai given above, enmmeneir ,f
6:00 a, m
Leave Mootn for Cntawiaca A. M. $-.y
6:15, t;:oc, 8:00, 9:00, tlO:CO, lt:.
12:00.
1'. M. t:oo, fa:oo, 3:00, 4:00, 5:00, 6oo,
J7:0o, 8:00, 9:00, 10:20, ( 11:00)
Cartrcturningdepart from Catawiata.
miurte(rom timeaigivenabove,
First car leaves Market Square for lierw ick
on Sundays at 7:00 a. m.
I'irst tnr for Cntawissa Sundays 7:oo. at.
First car from lierwickjor iilorm Sundays
leaves at S:oo n. ra .
First car. leaves Catawissa bundays at
7 30 a. m.
HFrom Power House.
Saturday niyht only.
)!'. K. f. Connection,
Wn. Ticrwiiuge,
Svii'erintendeat,
Blooinsburg & Sullivan
Railroad.
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Designs
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tlnnanirlctlyeoniKlcnllal. HANDBOOK on Patent
nut rice, oldest rttfoncr for aocurliiu patents.
Patent taken ttirouKli Munu ft Co. recalva
tptcial notice, without charge. In the
Scientific flmcrienn.
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dilution of anr srlenllllo Icmrnal.
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