davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1867-12-05

successapon Merit r. there is an
instance upon the records of our
coar try where An article sc Ameri-
can manuiaetare hss padce its way
70 universal iavor soiely npon It's own
merits and without extraneons aid,
il is OF tho Best Chemical Saleratus.
II has onlyto be Ssld III one place,
and it is dem4nded ii smother; and
50 it has gone On increasing in favor
until the products OF the extensive
,Chenicai Works of p. b. De Land
y Co, at Fairport, Mpuroe County,
New York, are now immense.
This article is made only ct these
works BY process known only to
the proprictors, and is better for all
pusl,Qses than Soda. Try it.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1867-12-05

Avcrs American Almanac, for 49,
has beon received BY Taylor, Blake
i Co, ior delivery gratis, to Ill who
call for III. /. This Lumber contains
proofs 70 show that some of the stars
Ihaveaexisted for sirty aailgions Of years.
We had not supposed such proof
possible, but the Doctor gives il in
> shape which seems ilidisputablc.- !
His .Witticisms have long made his
book acceptable; his medical advice
makes it Indispensable TO families,
aud now he adds the most startling
problems Of abstract science to its
ATTRACTIONS. - ...s $50
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1867-12-05
Foe che Ottumwa COt5nrER.

- 2. - 80 - hioA ION n; OIL.
-. pe.neh Tand-.-lrr ~ A.n1A.
- - 49,. !. ~ ~. 49, q. . y. "a =. :.
.y2s szM 49, q
on the evening" * Ncv. 14tn, icot,
o. folloMine, preanble md reeolp-
{i6ns svsra unan imouelv sdopted. to-
|,.n III q U FF u 4 TIL ) NJ
- ay.,.,.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1867-12-05

! Wheeler q Wilson's Machines are the
fhvorite fnr fansSlies, being especially a
tiapted tn that purpose. They work more
rapidly with Less friction, and with greAt-
er economy of thread than most, II not Ill
others. Neee York zSHses. A
III looking 0,st fnr the BEST i wound be
we'll to see the Machines Of Wheeler d
Wilson. before purchasing -slsewhere.--
ExaNssssr.
8. B. THRALL, Agent,
Ee600 '05sdZa e "a = Retn4yek4o xe
GR0vEST6EN'S PIANOS
| q no FIST b EN- s PIANOS
Grouesteen's Pianos.
4s9 BROADWAY, NEW FORK,
400 sBroad,cAys Ne,a. York,
hoe Bn.siwAs, New Yp7k. 81 e
/ Are uurivaued f0f Durability, pbwer
and Evenness ofTone- They are fast be-
coming the favOrite over alls others,
with Mnsiciefs, Ausateurs aud MI lovers
81 GOOD MUSIC. They sre Warranted In
every respect, Price one third lower than
other Hrst- class makers. Send for Circu-
lar. GR0VESTEEN 4 CO. 81 E.
81 DIV 8ns.sa 400 Broadway New York.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1867-12-05

AZ * 4 cF 4sla4 3
TAI wN s
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1867-12-05

a3a sa9 - a@ss A.
III ~ s9~ rgaf VIZ ts
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1867-12-05

- 81 - Z Il sass Il
II. RI AfF@
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1867-07-26

The lands held by this Company, consist of
FOUR HUNDRED AND FORTY
ONE ACRES

and sixty -four perches, OF carefully selected land
lying southwest OF Wilkes Barre, Luzerne coun.
ty, Pa. In the western part Of the Great Northern
or Wyoming Coal Basin.
A very careful and thorough examination re.
Gently made has proven these (for the above
lands to be the embodiment Of n vast amount Of
the very best quality of anthracite coal, having
every facility that could be desired for trans.
portatiQn in all directions. The above tract il
crossed by good road, and also directly ip
front, and joining are the Lackawanna 4 Blooms
burg railroad, and the Wyoming canal. thus af
fordng the very best advantage of "a carrying road
and canal running to the very mouth Of the
mines without expense to the company.
The measurement of the different beds or seams
already developed was carefully obtained ana
added together:-tho thickness of these seams
including the celebrated "Rcd Ash, ,""Buck Noun
tain, or "Grand Tunnel vein, is thirty zone and
half feet, t3l1S, every cubic yard of which will
yield n ton, giving large amount of the best
quality OF coal.
The location is such that all the veins may be
cut and worked to the greatest possible advantage
above water level, and at much less expense than
can be done from coleries operating below water
level
The coal can be brought to the surface through
drifts or tunnels which drain the water from the
mines and saves the hoisting of the coal. SO the
eligibility OF these lands for cheap mining Is un-
Questionable. Very lately the "Grand Tunnel
Or 'Red Ash vein has been opened and is now
producing rs nne quality OF coal as has ever
been produced in the anthracite regions. The
breaker now in operation is capable OF preparing
from ljO to 200 tons per day. The surface contains
an abundant supply OF wood and timber very val
liable for mining purposes, which gives the tract
the advantage OF many other coal lands. The
f,ct that almost all valuable coal lands are being
rapidly taken up by heavy capitalists or largec
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1867-07-26
A LADY MASON.

IT is a principle of the Masonic Order
that women can not be admitted as
members. The only exception to the
practice Of this principle was in the adj
mission of Lady Aldworth, If England.
In an address, delivered some years ago
Bro. Payne thus alludcs to the ladies,
and the manner in which Lady Aid
worth was made Mason:
But ladies, whatever might he our
feelings or desires with regard TO your
admission, there is one single word that
prevents it. And the ladies best know
the withering, blighting influence of
that little word-CAN'T. We simply
can't do it. Our landmarks are not so
arranged, and although we are the only
losers, we must submit.
But let me let you into a little secret.
While we canEot admit you, perhaps
YOU can admit yourselves. Try it. Our
tylcrs are but men. Once in, perhaps
YOU are safe. There was once female
Mason, and here is her portrait, show
ing the portrait of Hon. Mrs. Aldworth
of England, in Masonic Regaliaj Eliza
st. Leger. afterwards Lady Aldworth,
of England, was conducted through the
awful and mysterious ceremonies of
Masonry. Young and beautiful, yet
with that fortitude for which her sex is
remarkable, shcpassed with intrepidity
through those trials which are some-
times more than enough for masculine
resolution, and constituted Il member
that reflected Il lustrc on the annals OF
Masonry. Her father, Lord Donerail,
by virtue Of warrant No. $50, OCCASION
ally opened Lodge at his own house,
his sons and intimate friends in the
neighborhood assisting. Upon one oc-
casion, she innocently hid herself in the
tapestry of the room used for lodge
purposes, and actually witnessed the
successive steps of initiation. But to-
wards the conclusion, fear took posses
sion of her mind, and, brethren, if a
that point the stoutest hearts quail il
the lodge room, what must have beer
the feelings OF that young girl when un
lawfully beholding the ceremony? Will
light but trembling steps and almos
suspended breath she glided along, un
observed by the members of the lodge
who We're busily occupied with thei
work. But horror of horrors! befor
her stood grim and surly Tyler, witt
his long rusty sword. Her shrek
alarmed the lodge, who all rushed t
the door, and learned that she had bee
in the room during the whole cerenC
ny. Here was case setting at defanC
all precedent. \ consultation was helC
and she was made II Mason. She ofte
presided as W. NJ. Of her lodge, and e
teemed il an honor to move in Mason
professions, on which occasions ii W,
her custom to precede her lodge in a
open pheton,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1867-07-26
Ghoitt 2oetrg.
WE MEET UPON TIE LEVEL.


We meet upon the Level and we part upon the
WI, ''r,s -, ,,.o,,o,,s meaning those ,ysrds
" ,,..,',
80 -, 'i'. ,,. ,,,.,., d., ,.. ,,.ti,
'' '
=, ~ ,,, ,,..... ,.n.,,,,,,.. ,,.,,r,,s
" " 80 ~, "
We meet upon the Level, though from every
-. ,, ..,,,,.,..,, tho ,.o, ,,,o,,
-, ~ -.
,,, ,,,,s, to ,,t ,,.,u, o,,, st,te out
49,, A., - -.
,,,S ,,,, ',,,a,. .,,1s ni. ,rr, rosrec, u,or t,c
,,,,,r.,i n,,,r
We part upon the square, for the world must
~, nane i,s '", ,,,,,,o oo,t, nrro,,,,
" ~ "
M, ,ho ioeroroo -, o,,r oo,,,or,,, in ,remorv is
-
All ~, uo i,o,, ,,r,,o,.r,oto,.,,o ,o rcro,y ,nc nanny
-,
There's world whore all are equal-we are hur-
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1867-07-26

LOVED AND LOST.

LOVED and lost! 'Tis wall that, is
going up daily, aye hourly, unto Him
that sits on the great white THRONE"
from bereaved hearts, heavy with their
burden of sorrow, too grievous for hu-
man strength or human hearts to bear.
Loved and lost From your heart,
oh, stricken widow, as you stand by the
cold form ofyour once strong protector,
goes up that bitter cry. He who ever
shielded you with his protecting arm
whose tender voice never addressed you
save in love, he who ever stood between
you and the great cold world, breasting
all its storms and cares with his own
manly bosom, that they harmed you
not, is gone forever; and you kneeling
beside his lifeless remains, with your
fatherless children clinging around you,
realize more and more your utter help
lessness and the great loss you have sus-
tanned, while your pale lips burst the
mournful cry, "Loved and lost ~
And you, too, mourning husband
who have laid your fair girl wife asleep
in the embrace of mother earth. She
went from you ere yet her bloom faded,
with the tiny babe (her child and yours
that but opened his eyes on earth to
close them in death-clasped close to
her girlsh bosom, mother and child,
rose and bud, are sleeping together un-
der one coffin lid one grave holds them
both now, while your house has grown
strangely desolate since she, whose light
footstep ever sprang to welcome your
return to the house which she presided
over like queen-has gone from it to
her last earthly home.
The graveyard is not so lonely in your
eyes since she is among its silent inhab-
itants. You 90 to her lonely grave and
| kneel beside it, and while you water
with your tears the lilies (fit emblems
of her purity that bloom over the
grassy mound that holds all you held
dear on earth, you feel the full signiii-
cance of those dreary words, "Loved
and lost ~
Loved and lost ! On your bowed head
oh, aged mother! you who gave your
only son and stay in your old age, unto
your country; on your head these
words rest like a funeral pail. You
read his name among the list of the
dead who fell on the battle field, and
the terrible truth that you were now
childless, came home to your heart with
crushing truth, and bowing your aged
head, you too echoed the bitter wall
going up from so many hearts, Loved
and lost !"
Loved and lost! Who that has ar
rived at years of discretion has not
echoed these sad, sad words, that tell
palmer the greatest foods Of tears, OF
hopes crushed and bruised beneath the
coflin-lid-of broken hearts and blasted
lives gone forevermore. Loved and
lost Since the terrible food of wal
rolled over our own dear land, we have
learned the full meaning of those bitter
words, Loved and lost y All over the
land there is mourning; mothers fol
their sons are weeping wives for hus
bands, children for fathers, maiden'
for lovers.
: J. Loved and lost. The same cry tina
went up from Israel's plain centuries
ago, is being echoed and re-echoeo
throughout the world. For, from tht
rising OF the sun till its setting, deatl
. is ever abroad busily gathering up hi
o. harvest; and not until all things shal
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1867-07-26
PRICE FIVE CENTS.
AN ENGLISHMAN'S VALUATION
.. OF HIS LIFE.

AT the time when party spirit ana
active hostilities were raging in Bel
GUM, at the close of the fifteenth CEN
tury, certain soldiers of the Spanish
Army happened to be taken prisoners
by the Dutch and by way of martial
retaliation for similar act Of cruelty
practiced upon some Dutch prisoners
by the Spaniards, all of them were to
be hanged. Humanity, however, sug-
gested that it was unnecessary to put
the whole party to death; and of the
twenty-four who were taken, eight on
ly were eventually destined to the hal
ter. For the purpose OF ascertaining
who were to be the sufferers, twenty
four lots were made, eight Of which
had the figure OF gibbet described
upon them, and the remaining sixteen
were in blank. The whole twenty-four
lots being shaken together and cast pro-
mscuously into helmet, each prisoner
was ordered to draw out one; those
who drew blank lot were Immediately
discharged, but those who drew the IA
tai symbol were hanged on the spot.
The conduct of those who We're COM
PEELED to set their lives upon so desper-
ate a cast, varied according to the nerve
and temperament of each but terror
and lamentation prevailed. The most
conspicuous object was Spaniard, who
could scarcely be urged to the helmet,
and whose tears and exclamations ex-
cited both ridicule and compassion.
Among the captives was an Englishman
danger, and quietly looked on until his
turn arrived and when called upon by
the Dutch officer, he walked up to the
helmet with the utmost unconcern, and
without falterjng or changing feature,
drew his lot which was a blank. Thus
favored by fortune, and himself free
from danger, he told the trembling
Spaniard, who still held his hand in
the helmet. dreading TO draw forth his
fate, for ten crowns of gold he was ready
to draw his lot for him, and stand to
the consequence. The Spaniard jOyfully
agreed, and the Englishman, having
received the money, coolly requested
the Dutch officer to allow him to fulfill
his part Of the contract by drawing the
Spaniard's lot; and permission being
given, he drew again, and again was
fortunate. "A strange caprice of for
tune,' says the historian, (Which could
thus favor man whose cheap estimate
of his life made him unworthy, not only
of his double escape, but even of a sim
gle lucky cast"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1867-07-26
IlEANGE HOTEL,

FEANGE HOTEL,
l<ll MSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY, PA.
lneH rsigned having purchased this we'll
kntkd centrally-located house, the Exchange
Hdfiate ON MAIN STREET. IN Bloomsburg,
imiAecly opposite the Columbia County Court
BuHpectully informs his friends and the
pa neral that his house is now in order
Tor eption and entertainment of travellers
WI b1' disposed to favor II with their Gus
tot has spared no expense IN preparing the
En- Ilr the entertan"Icnt of his guests,
nc ptall there be anything wanting (on his
paf lhlslef TO their personal comfort. His
ne, ion.
Oi(isses run at all times between the Ex-
chaiRotcl and the vnrin railroad depots, by
whiCtvrllcrs will be pleasantly conveyed to
and the respective stations in due time to
mee(rars. JOHN +. CASLOW.
RlnLh rg. March % 1870.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1867-07-26
kTElS AND SALOONS.
NG PON HOTEL. &.

ING pom ii OTE l..
a,dsslgned having leased and re- furnish.
ed ind style the above well-known House,
Lon q THE UNTAINS
In thrlts of Columbia and sullivan counties
In IN " most beautiful and hcalthful regions
In thati; is fully prepared to accommodate
visittn suJourners
WITH THEIR FAMILIES.
Iberl ID streams are well stocked with
deliciish VI many kinds including
tOU I AND PIKE,
audi good order will be kept for the ac.
oornnt On md amusement of guests, either
for % " easure excursions upon this beau
tifult u Nnter which is
III NEiAL MILES IN EXTENT.
Sur1bi by'an extensive Forest, thei Is affor-
dci t, huutsman II splendid field for his own
pccani brts, and exercise with his
H ID OG AND GUN.
tR tr viii be always provided with the
delica u the season and his Bar stocked with
Pukt ioHS. The House is large and commo-
dlOtH rinbling extensive ana safe.
Tif 4 Is reached from several points on
the BSburg Il Lackawanna Railroad; and is
sple' 5lhce to pass the hot months of sum
men B. II. liAIHURST,
Msy ~ lm
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1867-07-26
NHE KEYSTONE CLOVER SI4EIi
ST RIPP Il r..

This simple, though effective machine Is admit-
ted by all scientific observers To be the most direct
device for gathering clover seed yet discovered
A mere glance at II Is sufficient 10 convince the
most obtuse mind OF its practical utility.
1t strips the clover head from the stalk leaving
the straw standing upon the ground. 1t Is easil
drawn by ono horse, and requires but one man y
boy to work It,
II is compact simple In structure, and net III \
bile TO get out OF order, and can be chenpy got 4
The great advantage in this machine IL,
have the seed gathered In the ohaif, ready for u
clover mill or huller, besides saving the grea
length OF time and labor Of moving, handling al
threshing II from the straw IL VIII also pay et
cry farmer to gather his seed with this machinS !
ON account OF the saving OF the seed which is los
In the old way OF gathering II.
Extraordinary Inducements offered 10 eheTssilu
men who wish to purchase State or county Rights
For particulars addres ..o,D
WERTMAN d REINBOLp,
= CEsTRALIA,
jan&Nl T.ft. Columbia County, ia,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1867-07-26

SOWING WoRDs.-This is what we
are doing. Every word that is spoken
or written is sown, and will always bear
fruit. Remember, it will always bear
fruit, though we may not see it at the
time. Such important things are words.
They are mans life going forth-his
thought and principle. If the thoughts
are good, they will bear good fruit if
bad, bad. Though we may not see the
effect at ance, there will n day come
when the effect of our words will return
to us, and we will have to answer for
what they have done. An nov much
Il little word will do' word spoken
perhaps in jest-and We are daily speak
ing such. There is not a sound but is
carried to infinite space, moving on for
ever. SO with thoughts uttered. What
an account has each man to render
Much of it is visited upon us here; all
| will meet us eventually. The little,
word that was sown and was prolific,
affecting many, causing often death and
sorrow wide spread, will have to be an
swered by us, in all its bearings. How
careful then we shonld be. So with
the good words they come back to us
blessings-a constant return. This is
the harvest we want. Let us then sow
the good seed and if we do not reap the
harvest all here, we shall hereafter.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1867-07-26

Wendell Phillips to discuss with him
the capacity Of the negro for selfgov-
ernment. 81 have" says Mr.. Burr.
"with great pains, and with unialtering
devotion to the cause Of truth, searched
over the whole globe for an instance
where the emancipation of any eonsid-
cradle number ofnegro Slaves has not
resulted In the ruin OF both races"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1867-07-26

DIDN'T RIsE.-In the year 1868, q
meeting was held in Lebanon, Indiana,
for the purpose of getting up supper
and fair forsick and wounded soldiers.
Judge Il. being loyal al over, was very
active in such matters, and Was 2Ypoint-
ed chairman of ,he meeting. There
was quite a number of ladies present.
The business progressed rapidly, and as
most of the articles for supper We're to
be donated, the Judge called in his lu-
dicrous manner, on those present to
know how much they would contrib.
ute. Almost enough was given to COM
plete the arrangements, when some one
suggested that il would be necessary to
have some milk.
"Oh, yes" said the Judge, rising
with great dignity, "all young ladies
who give milk will please rise"
The young ladies didn't rise.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1867-07-26
+ R's HbTEL,
E,OR iF ". MAUGER. ProprletOr.

7 k,OR iR ". MAUGER, Proprietor.
II u zoe We l. nown hotel has recently under
70 IL cal chmgcs in its internal arrangements,
40 ttropriet announces to his former custom
an n q travelling = public that his Accommodations
f,i III cmfor {, his guests are second to none in
tlrso NV, rus thble will always be found sup
~ d NJ onI(witE substantial food, but with all
ID deliacir+Jf q e season. His wines and Ii
dr. ,CccJ ithnt popular beverage known as
".I ai.3J"' Irchased direct from the importing
nd are iirely pure, and free from all poi
,i-ugl He is thankful for liberal patron
ap IN ihe puy and will continue to deserve " in
IN ~ ,re. GEORGE w. MAUGER
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1867-07-26
HENS HOUSE,

q. . & q, BROADWAY, n. Y.
OJ oositc BoWiin0 Green.
Is TuE EUROPEAN PLAN.
vENs HOUSE is well and widely known
G velint public. The location is especial
\ III. to II erchants and business men; II is
! kscox i'm ty to the business part Of the city
~ bnie highway of southern and Western
, b.id odi cent to all the principal railroad
ud tnhOat depots.
70 Jsvens House has liberal accommodation
b telO gupsts--it IL well furnished, and pos
~ berN moderate Improvement for the COM
" h entertainment Of its inmates. The
s1i = = spacious and well ventilated-provided
'ti Maud Water-the attendance Is prompt
ii Esctful-lnd the table is generously pro-
ID, Vvh every delicacy Of the season-ai mod
ft k,s. GEO. X. CHASE & co.
In H-Gn Proprietors.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1867-07-26

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. day last week
as the gentlemanly conductor on one of
our railroad omnibusses was collecting
fares from the passenger, all paid
promptly except one fat old lady, who
seemed to be reaching down as ii 10 get
something that had dropped on the
floor. When her time came to pay she
raised her head and thus addressed the
conductor: 81 alters, when l travels,
carry my money in my stocking, for
you see nothin' can get it thar, and I'd
thank you jest to reach it for me, as Pm
so jammed in that | can't git to it,"
The conductor looked at the other pas
sengers, some of whom were laughing
at his plight; one or two young ladies
among them blushed scarlet, and he
beat sudden retreat, muttering some-
thing about not charging old ladies, etc.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1867-07-26
MISCELLANEOUS.
YNHE PADDY RUN
CO A l. co NJ = NY,
sHICKsHINNY, PENNSYLVANIA.
CAPITAL 415O,OOO,


JOHN NJ. sTACKHoUSE, President.
CHAS. A. BOONE, Secretary and Treasurer
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1867-07-26
tHB VIA. KEEP A GOOD TABLE,
tnANGE SALOON,

III to-rieto Of the Exchange Snloonl has now
Oru n irge stock of
f : MMER REFRESHMENTS,
consisting of
spN - TIERS sAEpINEs, TRIPE, DoLoGSAs
SIN T'i' UE, IDIr.D EGGS, swEIrzER CHEESE.
LAGER BEER, ALE, &C.
IL on ONf, COME ALL AND SEE. ia
LAWSON CALMAN.
iIlot nsN rg MIy g. 1867
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1867-07-26

FROM what tree was mother Eve
prompted to pick the apple? Devil-tree.