THE COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURG, I 'A. 5 JB VANS' SUMME STOKE. Kiiil THE COLUMBIAN. Bl.OOMSKURG, FA. T1IU1I)7VY, XOVKMHKIC 4, WW Kntnvd ai the font Oincf, llloumrlnirij, Pa. are.onaHani matlrr, March LINKS. All the official ballots for Breath itt County, Kentucky, for use iu Tuesday's e'ec.ion, were stolen from a bank by a :nob last Friday. Ralph Fornwald, of Sunbury, and Miss Pearl Kdwards, of town were married in the Reformed church last Thursday evening by the Rev. VV. C. Slough. Vital statistics for the first six months ot the present year show an excess of deaths over births iu France of 28,205. In 1908 the ex cess of deaths was 10,508. M. F. Burke, of Shenandoah, who played left tackle on the Med- ico-Chi. football learn last Satur day, had his skull fractured during the game, and died on Sunday. The tiling of the floor in the Episcopal church is progressing, but it will be several weeks yet be fore the job is completed. Services are being held in the Parish House. The new winUr schedule for the Pennsylvania Railroad will go into effect next Sunday. There will lie but few and si ght changes in the schedule on this division of the road. The class of 1909 of the Blooms burg High School has presented the school with a bust of Homer, mounted on a pedestal, which will be placed in si conspicuous position in the building. Mrs. J. S. IIousLtiick, mother of Charles llousenick, of llloomsburg, and Ezra llousenick. of Berwick, who has been critically ill, is slight ly improved and the family are much encouraged. The annual Army and Navy foot-hall game at Philadelphia has been cancelled because of the death of Cadet Byrne of the Army team, and the serious injury of Cadet Wilson of the Navy team. The death of General O. O. Howard leaves only two Union corps commanders living, namely, General P. J. Oslerhaus, now re siding in Germany, and General Daniel E. Sickles, of New York. Miss Burns, who is singing the illustrated songs at the Lyric, has a voice of unusual strength i.nd compass. Competent judges pro nounce her voice one of great pos sibilities. Her home is in Dauville. The aunual Normal School ex cursion to Washington, which has been omitted for the past two years, is now an assured fact for this win ter. There are now sixty-nine names on the list of those who in tend taking the trip, which starts December thirteenth. The Masonic Lodge of Orange ville entertained a number of visit ors from various other lodges last Tuesday evening at an interesting meeting, and later furnished a din ner at Chas. II. Reice's Hotel. About sixteen members of Wash ington Lodge No. 265, of Blooms burg, were present. The report of the Pennsylvania railroad for the month of Septem ber, 1909 compared with the same period in 1908, shows an increase iu gross earnings of $f,755.30o aud an increase in net earnings ol $942,000. The lines west of I Uts burg and Eri3 for the same period show an increase in gross revenue of $1,826,500 and au increase in net revenue of $867,400. tor the same period the Northern Central Railway Company show an in crease in gross revenue of 58.80 with a decrease of $578o- Otlldrn 'Cry fC3 FLETCHER'S CASTORI A CORRECT STYLE IN EVANS' SHOES. EVANS' FALL STYLES arc now ready here every one a masterpiece. The best ideas of expert minds the best shocmakirjg of skillful hand; the best material money can buy, and fin ally the Evans way of fitting the feet. COME IN AND LOCK OUR SHOES OVER. Tho Progressive Shoo Store, CHAS. IYI. EVANS. Hygenic Shoes for Children. DOG GONE! Strange Case of an Iron Dog Going Astray and Being Found in the Bloomsburg High School. Buddha's idea about the reincar nation of souls may be all right at any rate thre are several mil lions of people on this earth who think so and it is possible that many a puppy dog in town is run ning about with the soul of some one's ancestor tucked away inside of him, but that a cast iron mon grel should suddenly come to life and strive after scholastic honors is a case which even the immortal Buddha might have difficulty, in explaining. The hound in question is the one which has for many a year guarded in ferric silence the front yard of Mrs. A. A. Butler, on hirst street. Through summer and winter it has squatted on its metal base, never showing signs of the least skittish n ;ss. When the spirits were abroad on Hallowe'en, however, it seemed to occur to this curious cur that it should do some stunt, so without the slightest noise it vamoosed. Sunday morning its absence was noticed, and a search was started. One gentleman scoured the neigh borhood for two hours, whistling till his lips were sore before he re membered that the ears of the iron tanine were little accustomed to that sort of summons, so, feeling foolish and discouraged, he gave up his quest. Naught was heard nor seen of the animal until early Monday morning, when an instructor who occupies a class room on the second floor of the High School entered his sanctum. There, perched upon the highest desk, was the prodigal pnrp, no longer showing evidences of activity, but dumb and metalic, as it had been in its wonted posi tion iu its front yard. The instruct or informed the owners, and sent it back to protect the front steps. Psychological phenomena are in teresting studies, and we realize that spirits can accomplish much, but in this case we appeal to some medium for an explanation. NORMAL ALUMNI AT WILKES BARRE. Two hundred and twenty-five members of the Luzerne County Alumni Association of the Blooms burg State Normal School, met in the private dining hall at the Hotel Sterling at Wilkes-Barre last Thurs day evening where they participat ed in an elaborate banquet. It was an enjoyable occasion and from the grand promenade and informal re ception in the beginning of the evening to the close of the dance following the banquet, everybody had a good time. G. J. Clark, Esq.. very accepta bly filled the position of chairman of the post prandial program and called upon Prof. C. H. Albert who responded in a happy manner to the toast, "Alma Mater." John M. Garman, Esq.. then gave a very excellent after dinner speech which was rich and humorous. This was followed by the election of officers, which resulted in tue following dc inf elected: President, G. T. Clark; Treasurer, B. Frank Meyer; Secre- tary, Miss Nancy Wmtersteen. Among those from town who at tended the baua net were: Profs Jenkins, Cope, Albert, Wilbur, Sut- liff, ana Miss sinun. ROBBINS RUHL. Mr. Auber J. Robbins and Miss Gladys R. Ruhl were married at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning at the home of the bride on hast rum street. The ceremony was per formed by Rev. S. C. Dickson, pastor of the Presbyterian church, and was witnessed by only the fam ilies of the contracting parties. After the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Robbius left on a wedding tour which will include a visit to several of the Southern states. Both par ties are well known in Bloomsburg and have a host of friends who wish them a long and prosperous life. A GREAT GAME. Greatest Athletic Event in Central Penna. on Saturday. The State-Bucknell game at Lewisburg, Saturday, Nov. 6, promises to be the greatest game played in Central IVnna. in recent years. Bucknell has been preparing especially for this game and from reports from their training (pur ters nearly every one of their men is fit physically for this big game, State will be favorite in the betting on account of their excellent record thus far this season. It is oue of the best teams State has ever had, and-is much heavier than Buckr.ell. Bucknell has improved wonder fully in the pist two weeks, and if their men play as Hoskius and Cocklll have them play in daily scrimmages, this gridiron struggle will be a great contest. Reserved seats were placed on sale Monday and have nearly all been sold. All the seats on both sides of the hill have been reserved and a space set aside for automo biles. Reserved seats including ad mission to the grounds are 75 cents and$i. Game will be called at 2 o'clock. BOUGHT TIMBER TRACT. Bentonians Purchased 1,300 Acres in West Virginia. Messrs. O. G. Hess, Elwood Knouse aud Sutton McIIenry of Benton returned home last week from West Virginia where they have purchased a tract of timber land of f ,300 acres lying in Green briar and Fayette counties, West Virginia. Most of the timber is oak and poplar and it is estimated will cut sixteen million feet. There are a number of Columbia comity people now engaged in the lumber business all through the south, but it is said that the timber is fast being bought up particular ly in Virginia and West Virginia Messrs. Hess. Knouse and Mc Henry, no doubt will socn begin lumber operations on tlu immense tract just bought. A LONG SPAN. Harwooil Lino Will Cross Susquehan na on 3rd Longest Span in World. Douglass Ford, electrical super intendent of the Columbh Light, Power and Railways company, states that the span of wires in crossing the liver at a point near Seybert's hill above Berwick will be the third largest in the world. One span at Niagara Falls is 2700 feet and there is one ia the west of 2500 feet. The span of the Har wood lir.es will be 2300 feet across the Suvquehanna from hill to hill. There will be six wires and their erection will be a feat worth seeing. MRS. KALE DIED AT HOSPITAL. Mrs. Arilla Kale, of Fairmount Springs, died at the Joseph Ratti Hospital last Saturday, fter a long illness. She had been at the hospital for ten days, during which time she had undergone au operation, but her condition was such that her life could not be saved. Surviving her are her husband and two daughters, Mrs Reuben Hess, of Cambria; and Nettie, at home. Mrs. John Jones, of Third street, is a niece. She was a daughter of the late Jacob Welliver, of Benton. The body wa3 taken to Fair mount Springs, where the funeral was held yesterday morning at ten o'clock. ENTERS85th YEAR Col. J. G. Freeze, the Nestor of the Columbia County Bar, the "Grand Old Man," enters upon his 85th year today, still retainiog his vigor of mind aud body to a remarkable degree, and still active in his interest in all that pertains to the public welfare, including the Normal School, the Public Library, the Episcopal Church, iu all of which he is an officer, and in the Bar Association and Rosemont Cemetery, of both of which he is President. BROKE COLLAR BONE. While playing football on the Normal Field last Saturday Harry Funk had his collar bone broken, . f. 1 T!.1- on tne leu sue. niyron Kisiuon got a bump on the eye in the same game. REAL ESTATE SALE. The property of the late J. Boyd Robison will be sold at public auc tion by the administratrix, on the premises, on Friday, November 19th. It consists of a farm of 49 acres in Center township, and the homestead iu Espy: io-28-3t. TRIED REMEDY FOR THE GRIP. A LINCOLN PENNY JOKE. Proves Costly to Jersey Shore Post Master Who Buys 1909 Pennies to Sell for $20 Each. Tortmaster Warren Masters, of Jersey Shore, made a trip to Lock Haven last Sunday intending to pick up the modest fortune of $14, 000 while there, but he came back without it. He carried with him when he departed 700 bright Lin coln pennies, each showing the ini tials of the designer. These pen nies still remain in his possession, but he doesn't treasure them quite so highly as he did when he was paying to cents apiece for them. Several days before Postmaster Masters heard that Herbert Car penter, a Lock Haveu cigar dealer, had made a standing offer of $20 for 1909 Lincoln pennies the kiud that bear the initials of the design er. Masters used the telephone, asked Carpenter about it, and was told the offer was good. Then the postmaster went on a still hunt for pennies, but before he had corner ed the supply the price had gone up to to cents. He accumulated about 700, which ought, according to his calculation, to bring $14,000. Sunday he went to Lock Haven to get the money. Strolling into Carpenter's store he bought a high-priced cigar and casually asked the storekeeper if he was still offering $20 for 1909 pen nies. "We certainly are, if they have the designer's initials," said Car pen' er. "Well, I have a few," said Mas ters. "Are you sure you have 1909 pennies?." asked Carpenter. Sure; every one of them, and with the designer's initials," repli ed Masters, and poured a handful of the glittering coins ou the show case. "Looks to me as if there were only two or three hundred there," said Carpenter. "I can't afford to pay $20 for less than 1909." For a full half minute the two men looked straight into each oth er's eyes. Then Postmaster Masters gathered up his pennies, and, with out a word, beat it for the railioad station. THE ROSEMONT CEMETERY. There is still in the minds of some persons, an idea that the cem etery is a playground for any per sons who desire to roam through it, breaking off limbs of the trees and shrubbery planted therein. The following Act of Assembly will teich such persons to be more care ful, as the Act will be enforced. It was passed the second day of April A. D , f853: "That all laws of this Common mealth now in existence protecting the grounds of any cemetery from trespass, or the tombstones or mon uments, railings or fences, from mutilation or injury, shall ae and the same hereby are extended to the Cemetery Company here incor porated." DR. A. B. JAMISON HERE. Dr. A. B. Jamison, of the Treas ury Department in Washington, was here on Tuesday to voie. lie has retained his residence here for mauy years, as otherwise he would have no vote, the residents of the District of Columbia not having the right of suffrage. His son and daughter are both in China, the former having recent ly passed his final examination for the Consular service, and is now located iu Shanghai. EMPLOYEES WANTED. Girls and women are wanted at the Match Factory to fill boxes. Good pay while learn ing. Experts can earn big money. Apply at Fear Match Factory, Bloomsburg. 4t A BOY'S CONFESSION. Snyder County Youth Says Ho Killed His Companion. Authorities believe that a solu tion may be reached in the mysteri ous shooting !o death of nineteen-year-old Ira Beuner, of Richfield, by the arrest cf sixteen-year-old William Fisher, of West Perry township, Snyder county, and his imprisonment in trie Juniata county jail in Mifflintown. Young Benner was found August 30th lying under a tree in the woods near his home, and his head was so seriously muti lated with shot that the youth died that evening without regaining consciousness. After keeping si lence for several days during the coroner's investigation, Fisher is alleged to have confessed that he killed Benner anf he will be tried upon a charge of manslaughter at the December court. Marriages. Ash Pealer. On October 30, by Rev. A. Iloutz at his home in Orangeville, Mr. Charles S Ash of Dorranceton, and Miss Winifred I. Pealer, of Fishingcreek. Bender Fahringkr. Mr. T. C. Bender and Miss Gertrude Fah ringer, both of Fishingcreek town ship, were married on Thursday morning, October 28, at to o'clock, by Rev. W. S. Gerhard, the cere mony taking place at the home of the groom. After a wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Bender will reside at the home of Mr. Bender in Fish ingcreek township. C. E. CONVENTION. The twenty-second aunual ses sion of the Montour and Columbia Christian Endeavor Union met at Bloomsburg Thursday night and held two well attended meetings Friday. The program which was published was carried out. Friday afternoon the following officers were elected: President, R. E. Bomboy, of Berwick: vice presidents, Montour, Rev. James Wollastou ' Kirk; Columbia. Rev. II. E. Harman; secretary, Miss Ida Herring, Bloomsburg; treasurer, Miss Martha Powell, Bloomsburg; superintendents, evangelistic, F. T. Styer, Berwick; missionary, Miss Isabel Blue, Danville; junior. Miss Tillie Reighard, Bloomsburg; good citizenship, Prof. A. U. Lesh er, Berwick; correspondence, Mrs. J. W. Winley. The report of the secretary re vealed that during the year one new junior society has been organ ized, one reorganized and a new senior society has sprung into exist ence. Iu the two counties there are 1149 members. During the past year $282 were given for mis sionary purposes, the largest amounts being given by the Luth eran church, of Bloomsburg and the Presbyterian church of Berwick each $60. The total amount given to benevolence was $56. Changed Quarters. Carl W. Ruckle, the jeweler at Danville, formerly of this town, has moved his store to the Foster build ing, the room formerly occupied by the Nickeloid. It has been refitted, papered and painted, and makes a very attractive appearance. We nre glad to note this evidence of our former townsman's prosperity and enterprise. Parish House Supper. The ladies of St. Margaret's Guild will serve a supper iu the Parish House dining room on Sat urday next, from 5 to 8 o'clock. These suppers are always popular and well attended. Tickets, 25 cents. MILK PRICE RAISED. The milk dealers of town have raised the price of milk from 6 to 7 ceuts a quart, beginning last Mon day. In Philadelphia it is 9 cents. Disease. Ot?tllf kand Health RESTORES VITALITY "Made a Well Man of He." produces line result In 30 tluyn. ft acta powerfully uud quickly. Cures when others full. Younif men eun reKala their lost manhood and old men may reeover their youthful vitror by unIdk HICVIVO. It quickly ntid quietly re moves Nervousness, txst Vitality, Sexual Weakness such as Lost Power, Fulling" Memory, Wasting Diseases, und effects of self-abuse or excess and Indiscretion, which untits one for study, business or marrlape. It not only cures by starting nt the neat of disease hut Is a great nerve tonic and blood builder bringing back the pink glow to pule lit''k and re storing the lire of youth. It ward off ap proaching disease. Insist on havinn ItlCVIVO, no other. It ean be carried In vest pocket, Hy mail, l,00 per paokage, or six for $5.00. We give free advloe and counsel to nil who wish it, with (guarantee. Circulars free. Address ROYAL MEDICINE CO., Marin Bldg.. Chicago, IU 9-30 ly FOR SALE! The fine residence prop erty of the Into Judge El well for sale. Location: AVcst Third Street between Jefferson and AVcst Streets. Description: Two story and attic, brick and lrame. 13 rooms. Lot about G( by 212 feet. FRAME BAKtf AND CW STABLE, large garden, abundance of fruit trees. The house has a Steam Heating Plant, Bath Room Stationary Range and Wash Tubs; Water, Electric Light, and Gas. Will be sold on terms. Apply to easy GEO. E. EL WELL, Attorney. Bloomsburg, Pa. A BISHOP AND A TRAMP. Bishop Talbot Turns the Tables on Begging Tramp. Feople of Bloomsburg, especially Episcopalians, will be interested in tins story printed in Everybody's Magazine concerning Bishop Ethel bert Talbot, who presided over the Central Pennsylvania diocese of the Episcopal church before it was di vided into the Diocese of Harris burg and Bethlehem, as the distin guished churchman made frequeat visits here: "Once, while Bishop Talbot, the giant cowboy bishop, was attending a meeting of church dignitaries in St. Paul, a tramp accosted a group of churchmen in the hotel porch and ask for aid. " 'No,' one cf them told him, 'I'm afraid we can't help you. But you see that big man over there ? pointing to Bishop Talbot. 'Well, he's the youngest bishop of us all, and he's a very generous man. You might try him.' "The tramp approached Bishop Talbot confidently. The others watched with interest. They saw a look of surprise come over the tramp's face. The bishop was talk ing eagerly. The tramp looked troubled. And then, finally they saw something pass from one hand to the other. The tramo tried to slink past the group without speak ing, bun one of them called to him: ' v ell, did you get something from our younger brother ?' 1 lie tramp grinned sheepishly. 'No,' he admitted 'I cave him a dollar for his blamed new cathedral at Laramie !' " NO WONDER SHE'S CROSS, The woman who has a thousand putty cares and annoyances while she suffers with headache or side ache must not be blamed if aho cannot always fa . angelically amiable. What she need in thoughtful. nets from her family and inch a ilmplo and natural remedy as Lane's Family Medicine, th herb tea that makes weak women strong aud well. Sold by drug gists and deulers, 25c Two car1nad nf Innmc fmm V. . iuvuij 14V.il bUC Carpet Mill in Boston recently pur chased by the Magee Carpet Works, have arrived at this place and are Deing set up at Uie local mill. The looms were torn down and packed uy j. v. lucuouum and W. II. Werkheiser who hauo ing upon them for several weeks. PILES If you have Piles, we Will cure you Write today tor FREE BOOKLET Sl (GUARANTEE. .Established in 1885, and have never found a case we could not cure. GREENE'S SPECIFIC CO., Broadway & Manhattan 8t New York, N. Y. 10-13-4U