Better Rural Service and better Koads. Dapirlmenl Makes Requeil Thai Will Im. prove Tb m Both. Thnt the post office department is strivitiR to improve the postal service and th? highways especially that the rural routes Ihere is no question. Among the orders sent to the post offices that have a rural delivery service a short time ago was this one: In order to expedite the deliv ery, collection and dispatch of rural mail, enable rural carries to cover their routes with celerity, and give the earliest possible service to pa trons residing on the f ir end of the routes the Department will insist that all rural mail bnxes I e so located as to be served with the greatest expedition. You are therefore, directed to require each rural carrier at your office to submit to you without de lay, for transmission to the Ue partment, t ie names of all patrons whose boxes can not be served without leaving the road, dismount ing, driving m deep ditches or on or across railway tracks involving danger or the approaches to whose boxes are obstructed. It is not re quired that boxes shall le erected beside the wheel tracks nor on any particular corner of the crossroads; but they must be erected with in the confines of the road and acces able on corner. "It is not desirable that boxes be attached to telegraph telephone or electric light poles or to fences or bnildings. but boxss should be securely fastened to neat and strong posts firmly set at the side of the roads, at a sufficient height to be served by carriers without rising from their seats or reaching through wheel t pokes." Hereafter carriers will be re quired to be more stringent in re porting to postmasters the condi tion of roads, w ho in turn, will be required to report all bad conditions to the Department and to the proper road officials and to co-operate with them to secure the im provements of the roads over which the postaj service extends. Lackawanna Branching Out W.I I Bridge Weil Branch at Northumberland Rumored Wabaih Negotiation!. Following rapidly on the heels of the announcement that the D. L. & W. railroad had begun negotia tions !or the purchase of the opera house and the Palmer House at Nothumberland as n site for the new station to be constructed at that place as told in the Columbian last week, come new developments of no small proportions in the rail road world. Fit st in order came the sending of a force of surveyors into North uniterlard to make the necessary surveys preparatory to the erection ot a large concrtte bridge across the Susqr.ehanna at that place. To Burke Brothers & Company, of Scranton, the contract for the bridge is reported to have been let by the railroad company. The bridge will run from a point known as the Water Birch to the Blue Hill si 1c of the river. The D L. & W.. which owns and operates the greater part of the Clearfield coal region, owns the right of way now occupied by the Reading railroad from a point near the West Branch wagon bridge for a distance of several miles up the river, and the Reading'occupies the ground with the understanding that the Lackawanna may use its trackage if conuecticn are made. The proposed bridge will furnish , the connecting link and, with the use of the Reading lines, the D. L. & W. will have trackage almost into the Clearfield district, thus ma terially cuiting down operating ex penses for that field. From the financial centres of New York came the next sto ry, when press dispatches stated that rumors, apparently well authenti cated, were to the effect that the Lackawanna was preparing to take over the Wabash, one of the links in the Gould ocean to-ocean system of railroads whic4i fell of its own overweight ju the recent panic. The Lackawanna could use the Wabash to good advantage as a trunk line to Chicago and as pos sessing an important terminal at Pittsburg, while at the same tirai it could tumish the latter road with what it most needs, increased capi tal and increased traffic, it is re garded as possible that the latest move of the ,D. L. & W. is a re vival of the Wabash project to posh a line across this state, sur veys for which were completed as far as Union county . Chlldran Cry FOli FLETCHEti'j IASTOR l,A The Zoological Press Bulletin of the Division of Zoology, Penn sylvania Depart ment of Agricul ture. Timely Topics of Plants and Pests Discussed Weekly. By II. A. vSunace, State Zoologist. COT OK AKSKNATK OF LKAI. Several prominent citizens of Pennsylvania have written to Prof. Surface, the State Zoologist. Ilar risburg, inquiring how or where to get arsenate of lead, to be used tor killing chewing insects, such as the codling moth larva, caterpil lars, pitato beetles, etc. Some stale that they have inquired at "leading drug sto'es and at hard ware stores," but Ht neither place did dealers seem to know much about it. One correspondent speaks of having received quota tions from chemical houses of 10 cents per ounce for thi3 form of ar senate. Prof. Surface, in his reply, said: "When you attempt to buy arsen ate of lead in Miiall quantities from local druggists, you may expect to pay varying prices, such as ten cents per ounce, as you say; but you may be surprised to know that I have at present before me a bill for arsenate of lead for experimen tal purposes, which is costing only eight cents por pound. You can get all you want for 12 cents per pound in buying in one hundred pound lots, or should not pay more than 15 cents per pound in any re tail quantity from local retailers. You can buy it from various firms, such as The General Chemical Co., Philadelphia; Niagara Spraying Co., Middleport, N. Y.; Thomson Chemical Co., Baltimore, and Powers-Weightman-Rosengarten, Phil adelphia. Write to them for pri ces in large and small quantities. I prefer to order it iu small (2 to 10 pounds) tin cans. TO START YOUNG TRKKS TO GROW ING. State Zoologist Surface says that the cherry is the hardest to make grow of any fruit trees that we can plant. One is doing well if he can get fifty per cent, of them to grow, but after they do start they gener ally come 011 during the second year and subsequently stay in good condition. This is due chiefly to the fact that the tree has so few fine or small roots, such as are need d for taking up immediate moisture and plant food, and it takes some time for it to form such roots. Its first effort to grow is a drain on its stored vitality. When this is exhausted the tree is liable to die by wilting at this time of the year. Last year the Professor perform ed a series of important experi ments in stimulating declining trees that had been planted only a few month". He used various vegeta ble alkaloids, such as nuxvomica. strychnia, etc., and also used ni trate of soda, and found that the last named was by far the best and most efficient stimulant and was al so the cheapest- He had excellent results from watering, dehorning and cutting back, and especially from watering declining trees, a teaspoonful of nitrate of soda being dissolved in each gallon of witer. The watering should be very ex tensive. Before applying the wa ter, the soil should be well tramped firmly around tlu roots. Of course, this should not be done while the grouud is wet. Pack it well around the roots, then apply as much wa ter as possible, or at least a bucket to each young tree, after having dissolved a teaspoonful of nitrate of soda in each gallon of water. Two or three gcod waterings of this kind, and mulching around the tree with stable dressing, will do more good than anything else to give it a start. If you did not cut back the top well, removing at least two-thirds of the woody growth that was up on it, it should yet be trimmed, in order to throw vigor into the few buds that remain. Most persons in setting trees do not cut back far enough. As to the time of planting, the earlier in the spring the cherry tree is planted, tue better it is. There is no kind of fruit tree that de mands such early planting as the cherry, and it will suffer more se verely from late planting than any other kind. OUTBREAK OF APHIDS OR PLANT LICE. State Zoologist Surface reports that he is receiving communica tions from all parts of the State of Pennsylvania of the unusual out break of Aphids, or Plant Lice, this year. Many persons ask what to do for them, while others state that they have sprayed with vari ous preparations without success, stating that they have used Paris preen: others arsenate of lead: oth ers Bordeaux mixture, lime-sulfur i wash, serine spraytd last winter, and some Sprayed last week,' like-1 wise without results that were THE COLUMBIAN. good. In reply to these conitmini. cations explanation has been made that the Plant Lice are sucking in sects which damage trees and oth er plants by injecting a poisonous saliva, and then sucking out the modified sap. The leaves upon which they live curl un il tney form protecting homes within which the pests are then safe, and cannot be reached by any spray liquids. Bordeaux mixture does not affect them because it is a fun gicide. The arsenical poisons do not kill them because they are for the chewing insects only. The Plant Lice are to be killed by spraying at the right time, which means shortly after the bads bur-t or before the leaves have curled, with the right material, which is a good contact insectide, s' rong enough tokill the pests but not .trong enough to injure the leaves. For this (1) one pound of whale oil soap in six gallons of water should be used, or (2) about eight per cent, kerosene emulsion, or (3) a stronger soap solution of some other kind of soap, or (4) a very strong tobacco decoction. It must be so applied as to come into con tact with the bodies of the pests, or they will not be injured. There fore, those within the curled leaves are safe as far as spraying is con cerned, and the leaves cunnining them should be picked off anrl de stroyed by burning or dropping in to oil. The Apple Aphis is by far the most commonly reported pest at this time of year. However, it has reached its worst and will soon be leaving the apple leaves to migrate to the roots of grasses and gtains, where il spends the summer. In fact, many leaves now show only its cast skins. The appearance is worse than the result, hs the leaves are deformed but not , entirely de stroyed, and as treatment at this time of year for the badly curled leaves is out of the question, it is not necessary to attempt to give it. Where, however, aphids, jumping plant lice, leaf hoppers, and other sucking insects are present, the remedy consists in getting one of the contact insectides named above to come in touch with the oody of the pest. This can be cone by spraying or by bending the twigs containing the pests so that they can be dipped into pans holding the liquid, or by dipping bunches of twigs or whisk brooms into the liquid and flipping it against the pests in a fine spray. This com munication is intended to be an an swer to hundreds of inquiries ou this topic uow being received by the Division of Zoology of the De partment of Agriculture. To Build Aluminum Line. That the Harwood Power Co. is a progressive institution becomes more and more evident daily, says the Hazleton Standard. One of the largest contracts the compa ny has on its hands at the present time is the construction of the pow er line from Hazleton to Berwick, work on which will be commenced very shortly. A small-sized for tune will be involved in the con struction of this line, $25,000 alone being required for the wire. The novelty of ths line, however, is the fact that it will be construct ed of aluminum, the material for which js now in process of manu facture. Aluminum power lines a e a novelty, and this one will be the first in the State. Wbile the first cost is enormous, it will uever theless mean a vast saving in the way of repairs, particularly is this true during the Winter months, when sleet gathers on the wires or cables, not infrequently the weight causing the lines to collapse. Witli an aluminum cable all this will be avoided, as sleet will positively not hold on aluminum because of its greasy substance. The company, too, has just closed a contract with the American Car Works at Berwick to furnish them with power, over 2,000 kilo watt being consumed each working day. HUMPHREYS' Humphreys' Veterinary Specifics for the cureof diseasesof Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, Poultry. A. A. For FEVERS, Milk Fever, Lun Fever. B. B. For8FIl.l.8, Lamcneu. Rheumatlim. O.O. ForSORB Throat, Epltootle. DUumaer. D.D. For WOIl MS. BoU.Crubi. B.B. For OlGlia, Colds, Induenia. F. F. For COLIC, Bellyache, Diarrhea, G. 43. Prevcuta MISCAIt RIAGB. B.U. For K!IEY and Madder aUoraera. 1. 1. For SKIN DISEASES. Manse, Eruption. J.K.ForB4D t OMMTIOX, Indlteetloa. Price, GO Cents per bottle. Vet. Cure Oil, for Stable or Field Use, $1. At druggists, or sent prepaid on receipt of price. A BOO Page Hook on the treat ment and care of Domestic Animals and Stable Chart . to hang- up, mailed free. HTJHPTI KEYS' HOMEO. MZDIonnt CO., Carat William id Ana Street. Wew Tars. BLOOMSBURQ, PA. Not Sisters Now and again you see two women pass ing down the street who look like aistcra. You are astonished to learn that they nre mother and daughter, and you realize Dint woman nt lorty or forty-five ought to he at her finest and fairest. W hy isn't it aoC The general health of woman is so in timately associated with the local health of the essentially feminine organs that there can be no red checks and round form where there ia female weakness. Women who have suffered from this trouble have found prompt relief and cure in the use of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. It five vigor and vitality to tha organs of womanhood. It clears the complexion, brightens the yes and reddens the cheeks. No alcohol, or habit-forming drugs is contained in "Favorite Prescription." Any sick womnn may consult Dr. Pierce by letter,' free. Fvcry letter is held as sacredly confidential, and answered in a pluin envelope. Address t World's Dispensary Medical Association, Dr. R.V. I'iercc, I'res., Buffalo, N.V. "A New Departure." " The Philadelphia Press" has made a new and radical departure by printing in the first column of its editorial page each day a detail ed statement of its citcnlation. "The Philadelphia Press" believes that its readers are vitally interest ed in its success, and that its fig ures will be consulted by them from time to time, to note the progress of their favorite morning newspaper "2 "he Philadelnhia Press" furn ishes a detailed sworn circulation statement to anyone requesting it, but its publication will reach those interested in a quicker aud more convenient manner. "1 he Philadelphia Press" is the people's, papjr. It is the great home newspaper of Philadelphia. It is the leading daily in Pennsyl vania. The cause of the people is its cause and it has no other. It is fighting the battle of the people to day on car fares iu Philadelphia in the face of the witudrawal of strip tickets. It began the fight, it is leading the fight and it will con tinue it to the end. The people's support for "The Philadelphia Press" follows "The Philadelphia Press " support of the people's cause. In April "The Sun day Press" had a net average circu lation of 169842. "The Daily Press" had a net average circula tion of 93,613. This splendid and magnificent showing for April demonstrates the people's support of the people's family newspaper The circula tion is won without premiums and "The Philadelphia Press" is the on ly morning newspaper in Philadel phia which does not tue premiums to gain circulation. " The Philadelphia Press" will ad here to (his policy, confident of a continuance of its growth and with the assurance that advertisers will always find its rates commensurate with its worth, and results that will give a reasonable profit above the amount of money expended. " 1 he Philadelphia Press" is the only morning newspaper in Phila delphia which' publishes a detailed statement of circulation. Circulation is the basis of adver tising value. A business man should exercise the same calculat ing judgment when purchasing space that he does when buying other commodities The '.atter de mands either specified quality, ex act measure, or known weight. A factor of equal importance is the quality ot circulation. It is re vealed by the character of tlie news paper as a whole, the nature of its news, its freedom from all forns of , vulgarity and an absence of objec tionable matter in its advertising col urn ns For many years "The Philadel phia Press" has been as distinguish ed for its high character as for its unswerving fidelity in espousing the people's cause. Its large circle of readers repre sent the people in every walk of life intelligent, progressive, thrif ty, industrious purchasing power of magnitude that responds quickly and generously to all bouest adver tising. . The Appendix. The apparently useless vermi form appendix and the dreaded ap pendicitis are of late having a close rival in disfavor in another fleshly excrescence known as adenoids; aud operations for their removal, aud by that means the prevention of the ills of which they are the source, are warmly recommended by leading physicians. Adenoids are described as curious little cauliflower-like growths which appear at the junction of the nasal cavity and the pharynx. They are often observed at. birth, but they seldom cause discomfort until some mouths later. Then they interfere with respiration and cause the baby to be restless. It tosses ia its sleep and wakens suddenly, crying out as if in distress. , If adenoids are permitted to remain they deform the mouth, the teeth, throat, chest aud face. At their worst they pro duce pop-eyes and what is called J frog face. They cause mouth breathing; with all its attendant evils. They open the way for a hundred and one ills, from rupture of the eardrum, running from the ears, coughs and tonsilitis to pul monary tuberculosis. A slight op eration suffices to remove them. The baby suffers little pain and loses little bl'wd. Out they come, and with them the overgrown ton sils that commonly accompany them. If they are suffered to re main they may never be discovered. But it is certain that in one way or another, directly or indirectly, they will cause damage. Use of 'Outlines. From Line One Mile Bolow Forks Fishing Creek It Not a Trout Stream. In order to settle the question as to whether Fishing Creek is a trout stream and whether anglers along its banks are to be governed by the laws regulating fishing in such streams. John G. Harman, Esq., has laid the matter before Hon. Wm. C. Median, Fish Commission er of Pennsylvania. To Mr. Har- nian's inquiry the Fish Commission er replied as follows: j "For the present and until the Board shall determine the question, we will take as a line one mile be low Forks to the mouth of the stream, in Bloorasburg as a stream (not inhabited by trout." This means that for the present at least, ! outlines when lawfully set before J used, may be used in the waters as limited in the Fish Commissioners' statement. 1 However, for the purpose of de I finitely determining the question, it j has been decided to petition the Board of Fishery Commission to grant a hearing, as they have the power to do under the act of 1909, at which fishermen interested may ' appear before them with their state ments as to where the line ought to ', be drawn designating trout and not ' trout waters. I Under date of June 18th, the Fish Commissioner again writes to Mr. Harman as follows: "The Board of Fishery Commission pass ed a resolution at the meeting yes terday' that they would meet Aug Uit 5th to consider Fishing Creek a trout stream, f will let you kuow the hour and the place later." At this meeting all parties interested should appear and give the Com missioner the benefit of their knowl edge and information as to where, in their judgment, this line should be. A Fortune Well Spent After all Russell Sage's success in gathering together the great wealth that was his at the time of his death was not a bad thing fcr the country. It was secured mostly from men who tried to get rich by gambling in stocks, and who, had they succeeded would in all proba bility have squandered most of their windings at Euiopean water ing places or for their own personal pleasure, in place of giving it for the creditable purposes to which Mr. Sage's wealth is going. Mrs. Sage, who was given the care and the distribution of the $65,000,000 fortune left by him has, iu the three short years she has had charge of it, given over $25,000,000 for educational pur poses, religious advancement and for the amelioration of human mis ery. A continuation of this same bles-ed spirit of charity this effort to do good will give back in a few years iuto the people the eptire wealth accumulated by her hus band. And after it is where it will relieve suffering humanity, aid the poor, educate the people and assist in spreading the teachings of Christ, who will dare say that Russell Sage's life was a failure, or that bis success was not a blessing to his countrymen and his country. Mrs. Sage's good work is erect ing a great and lasting monument to botb her own and her husband's memory. Ex. Sloomsburg Souvenir Books, 48 tone pictures, 25 cents, at the Columbian office. tf. Columbia & Montour.CI.Ry tihf.;tahi.iv ii;p,KrF.cr June I 1904, nnd until further tice. Cars I cave Bloom for Espy , A I medi a, Li er Ridge, Beraick and intermediate points a followst "., m. r'. . " ArCf:oo, 5:40,6:20, 7:00, 7:40,172 9.00, 9:40, 10:20, 1 l:oo, 11:40. -gf, f. M. I2:2o, I :oo, 1 140, 2.20, 3:00, 3:40 4:20, 5:00, 5:40, 6-26,7:00,7:40,8:20,9:00 (9:40) 10:20 (ti:oo) Leaving depart from EerwicV one bo from time as given above, commends g , 6:00 a. m; Leave Moorn for Catawista A. M. $:y 6:15, J:oC, ?8:oo, 9:00, fl0:OO, hla 1 I2:oo. I'. M. l:oo, f2:oo, 3:00, 4:00, 5:00, 6-oj, l7:ot, 8:00, 9:00, 10:20, (11:00) Cars returningdepart from Otawissa m'ur'eftrom timeasgivenabove. First car Itrnves Market Square for tieraick on Sund.iys at 7:00 a. m. First tnrt'or Cntawissa Sundays 7 :00 a. m , First cir from Herwitk.for Bloom Sundays leaves at 8:00 . in First car leavesCatavvissa Sundays at 7 3' a. ni. TFrom Power Moue. Saturday Sttuht onlv. tl K. K. Connection.; Wm. Terwilligis, Superintend asst, Blooinsburg & Sullivan Railroad. Taking Effect Feb'y 1st, Ioo8,i2:o5 a. ro NOKTHWAKD. A.M. r.M. t t Hlnnmsli'irff D I ft W... 9 00 8 87 Bloomsburg I'lH 02 2 8 Papor Mill 9 14 , LlKht. 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