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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24

The securing of registered letters in
transmitting them from one Office to
another has always been matter ofcon-
siderable difficulty to the Post Office De-
partment at Washington. Heavy enve.
lopos have up to this time been used, but
it was found that these did not answer
the purpose fully; therefore, for the
greater security of registered letters, q
new registered package envelope, with
Il registered seal, has been adopted.
The envelopes and seals in equal guam
Titles, will be furnished to post. masters
and forwarded together, the seals ia u
separate envelope. The seal is placed on
the reversed side over the tapping. Post
masters are enjoined to take particular
care of the registered package envelopes
and seals. An accurate account must be
kept Of these envelopes and seals. Post
masters are required to exhaust all the
old style registered package envelopes
remaining in heir hands before order
ing supplies of the new. The registered
seals must not be used on envelopes of
the old style.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24

In The course of a well.considercd Gu,
logium of Vice President Collax. The
Chicago Tribune says, pointedIy: sit
has been noticeable fact that, in the
manipulation of the various State Con.
ventions which have been procured 10
instruct their delegates to vote for the
denomination of Gen. Grant, none, ex.
cept Indiana, his own State, and little
Rhode Island have instructed for Col.
fax. Neither the Custom hourse nor
the Post Office, nor the Revenue Collec.
tors clerks, nor the weighers, nor the
gaugers, nor the keepers of General Or
der stores, nor any other of the Prieto.
rian Guards, take any stock in the Vice
President. No primary conventions
are packed with his myrmidons. No
Murphys pay "S2OO to one man and
$500 to another" to secure delegates
pledged to his denomination. No Col.
lectors or Assessors, or newspaper edi.
tors are removed or appointed to pro.
mote ais interests"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24

How WE USED TO BE PHTsICKED.-Who does
not remember the time when spring purgatOn
was considered Indispensable to summer health {?
No matter for wry faces, the inevitable salts and
SIENNA, rhubarb, or COlomel and jalap, must be
administered. These "spring medicines" the
youngsters We're told, We're to keen them hale
and hearty during the summer. We all know
now that this was a tallacy; that new vigor not
depletion, Is what Is required at the commence
ment OF the summer sOlstice. AS a preparation
for the enervating effects of oppressive summer
weather, a course OF llOstettCr's stomach BitteTs
is highly eXpedient. This famous vegetable pre-
paralion has three prominent properties; II
renovates purifcs, and regulates all the func-
tiOns OF the body, 1t Is composed exclusively of
pure vegetable productions, VIZ; the essential
principleof Mon, ngahea Rye, and the most enl-
caCluU. tonic and Alternative roots, barks and
gums known to medical botNnisls. Hence, It Is
an absolutely safe medicine, and no tincture OF
the PhaTmacOpUid can COmpnleWl 1t either in
purity, or in the variety Of It's objects, and its
comprehensive results, Happily Tor mankind,
the theory that IL was necessary To PROSTATE Il
patient in order tOCure him, Is forever exploded,
and the true philosophical doctrine that Vigor is
the great antagonist of disease, has taken its
place, HostetteT's EltteIs ~ an inVigoTant, and
hence II is the proper medicine for the feeble at
this most trying season OF the year.
Be sure that YOU obtain the genuine article as
there are innumeTable vile limitations in the
market. Look TO the ornamental stamp, the en-
graved label, and the name blown into the glass
Hostetter's Stomach Bltters Is sold In bottles
'sonly, MaylO'lw
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24
RAT BLOOMSBURY, COLUMBIA COUNTY, PA
Meclinnlns, linn.

The Philadelphia Ledger states that
the law on this subject has recently un-
dergone a material modification. For
more than thirty years past every new
building erected in the State was SUBJ
ject to the lien of all persons who fur
nished either labor or materials on their
own account Excluding journeymen,
apprentices and persons who worked
for others,) and the liens were without
priority among themselves, no matter
when the work was done or the supplies
furnished, and were subordinate to such
claims only as mortgages or judgments
which were upon the land before the
ground was broken for building pur-
poses. The Ledger also thinks there is
no doubt that the existence of this law
has largely contributed to the very
great increase of building in that city
and the same may be said also of every
other city and town in the State. This
is so because the law afforded tangi-
bic additional security TO those who
might not otherwise have been willing
to trust to contractors of limited means
and still more limited credit. But there
was an attendant evil which it has been
attempted to eradicate. An owner
might, after paying his contractor in
full, be required to pay bills which the
contractor had neglected to pay, and in
several instances such was the case,
making the building cost far moro than
was expected or agreed. The recent
law seems to afford security against
this danger, by providing that where
the contract for the building shall be in
writing, executed and acknowledged
before justice or notary, in like man
ner as a deed, and recorded within fif-
teen days after its execution, the build
ing shall be liable to the claim Of its
building contractor only, others having
redress against him, and without any
lien upon the building, This does not
apply to buildings erected otherwise
than by written contract. The law was
signed on the Sd of April, 1872, and
will go into effect at the expiration Of
sixty days from that time.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24
Rights of Married WOmea,

TIE Legislature of Pennsylvania,
last winter passed the following act.
securing to married women their separ-
ate earnings, which has been approved
by the Governor, an d is now the law of
the State:
That the separate earnings of any
married woman of the State of Pennsyl-
vania, whether said earnings shall be
as wages, salary, property, business or
otherwise, shall accrue and inure to the
separate benefit and use of said married
woman, and be under the control of
such married woman independently of
her husband, and so as not to be sub
ject to any legal claim of such husband; :;
or to the claims of any creditor or credi.
tors OF such husband, the same as ifsuch
married woman were ,femme sole.
HOUided, That in any suit at law or in
equity, in which the ownership of such
property shall be in dispute, the person
claiming such property, under this act,
shall be compelled, in first instance, to
show title and ownership in the same.
SEC. =. That to prevent any fraudu.
lent practices under this act, before any
married woman shall be entitled to its
benefits, she shall first present her
petition, under oath or affirmation, to
the court Of common pleas Of the city or
county where she resides, stating her
intention of thereafter claiming the
benefits of this act, whereupon the said
court shall direct her petition aforesaid
to be marked, filed and to be recorded
in the Office for recording deeds of such
city and county; and such record shall
be conclusive evidence of the right of
such married woman to the benefit of
the first section Of this act.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24

The recent rains have proved ofines
timable value and may do much to save
the parched and withered grain. They
have also resulted in the saving oflarge
amounts of property by quenching the
flames which have been for the past few
weeks destroying timber in the neigh
boring counties. Th@fre near Toby
hanna consumed fourteen houses, saw
mills sc, and damaged the timber Of
one firm alone, Dodge n Co, to the eX-
tent of 100000. These conllagrations
extended all over the state. We need
more rain yet.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24

THE roof of the tunnel near McCau.
ley's Station on the Catawissa II. n,
was discovered TO be on fire on Sunday
night and since that time the tunnel
has been impossible for trains. The
mails are carried over the mountain and
express matter is sent around by way
of Milton reaching this place on the fol-
lowing morning. We are informed
that break in the roof of the tunnel,
occurring some two years since, was
repaired with wood and it is this which
caught fire, it is supposed, from locomo-
tive sparks.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24

THa 18th Annual meeting of the Col
um bia County Agricultural Association
was held at the Court House on Satur-
day last.
The meeting was called to order by
w. B. Koons, President. The salary
of the Secretary was fixed at 800 and
that of the Treasurer at $75.
l.. j. Mcllenry was elected President,
G. G. Barkley, Secretary, Elias Men.
denhall, Treasurer, and B. f. Hartman,
Librarian, JohnG. Quick, David Demott
Nehemiah Reese, w. B. Koons, Jacob
Fisher, Silas H. Johnson and Joseph p.
Conner, were elected Executive Com
mittee.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24

SENsIBLE.-The American Medical
Association recommends that all hotties
containing poison be not labelled
poison" so as to convey the danger
signal to the brain through the eyes.
but that they be roughened on one
side so that the touch can read the eau.
tion; and moreover the most efficient
antidote should be plainly stated on
the label. BY this arrangement the
Liability of swallowing death in the
dark, instead of relief by mistake of
bottles, will be avoided aud ifthe poi,
son should be taken, it will not be ne,
cessary to post away for a druggist be,
fore administering remedy, or leop.
ardize life by reliance on q treach.
erous memory.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24
zH -

CAsToRIA.-Is scientific vegetable prepara-
lioh; perfect substitute for and more effective
the system in a most remarkable manner; does
not distress or grippe, but operates when all other
remedies have failed. 1t Is certain TO supersede G
Pills, Castor Oil, Narcotic Syrups and all other
purgatiVe and exciting medicines. The CastOgia
contains neither Minerals, Morphine nor Alco-
hol BY its emolient, soothing effect, it assmi-
iateS the food and produces natural sleep par
llcularly adapting IL to crying and eething chill
dreu. 1t cures stomach Ache, Wind Collie Con-
stipation, Flatulency, Group and Kills Worms.
Make your Druggist send for IL he will alwFys
keep II, as every family must have II. II costs
but nity cents u bottle. lW
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24

Our town has not been very lively OF
late owing to tho absence of the farm.
ers who are hard at work on theii farms.
Our storekeepers have ample time for
reflection and calm meditation which
Is doubtless beneficial though not calcu.
lated to increase their bank accounts.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24
THE COLUMBIAN AND DEMOCRAT BLOC

Too frequent libations of whisky
have been the means of consigning four
convivial souls to the Lookup this
week. No particular cause is shown
for this excess Of festivity and it must
be set down under the head of "acci.
dental.D
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24

AN attempt was made last week TO
destroy the most valuable block ofbuild
ings in Tunkhannock. Some scoundrel
kindled fire on the stairway of the
Republtcan Office in the rear of the wy.
oming National Bank, shavings and
pieces of dry bark being used to increase
the flames. The closing of the door for
tunately destroyed the draught and the
stairs did not ignite. 1t is to be hoped
that the perpetrator of this outrage may
be discovered and punished to the full
extent of the law.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24

WEATHER WIsDoM.-When you wish
!" know what the weather is to be, 90
ou' and select the smallest cloud you
S S.e Keep your eyes upon it, and if it
Increases and disappears, it shows a
S'a'e s'' OF the air which will be sure to be
aollowed by fine weather; but if it in.
neSSes ,1'n In size, take your great coat
w. S.'h you If you are going from home,
~, M 'aiiihg weather will not be far off.
aa ano reason is this; When the air is be.
wnn nmipg charged with electricity, you
o, "ill see every cloud attracting ali lesser
sboa o" towards 1t, until it tgathers into
tho thoSori and, on the contrary, when
tSon tbo nuid passing off or diffusing itself,
nou ,n large cloud will be seen break.
"s 70 pieces and dissolving.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24

ONE day last week as freight train
No. 46 was coming into Sugar Notch
from Fairview, it ran into engine No.
167. The pilot was knocked off No. SO,
the freight engine, but no further dam.
age was done. The accident was caused
by engine Is attempting to run across
the track ahead OF 1G7.
We clip the above from an exchange.
Can any of our readers tell us how many
engines there were in that smash and
how the affair happened We tried and
could not.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24

ON EvERYBoDY's ToNGUE.-Eulogiums Of the
great National RegeueratOr of Health, PLASrA-
TIoN BITTERS, are on eVerybOdy'S tongue. This
the paid-for pulling to which the owners OF bogus
bitters are obliged to resort IL has spontaneous
hcartiness about it which carries conviction to
the mind of the auditor. But IL is a well-knOwn
fact that the proprietors of the PLANTATION BIT
TIERS have never relied upon newspaper bolster
ing to established the success Ola preparation
Whtchowes lis aston lshing popularity mainly to-
thcoral testimony Ofthe thousands who have eth
er experienced or been the eyewitness of the i'm
mense physical good it has wrought throughout
the lcngth and breadth OF the land.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24

SMALL Pox.-This loathsome disease
has appeared in Limestone township,
Lycoming county. We are informed
that fourteen cases were reported last
week and the Lutheran Church was
closed on Sunday last in consequence OF
the spread of the disease.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24

TIE CAUSE OF TEMPERANCE finds some Of its
most insidiOus and dangerous foes in the many
so-called "tonics and "appetizers," made of
cheap whisky and refuse liquors, finished up to
suit depraYod appeticS under the name of medi-
@ nes. DIR, WALKERS CALIFORNIA VINEGAR
BlTTERS are rome of these They are not bey-
Vrage, but Il genuine medicine, purely vegetable,
prepared nom California herbs bya regular ply
aclan. For all diseases of the stomach, liver,
lidnCyE, bladder, skin and blood, they are an in
iallible and unriVallcd remedy. May3-iw
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24

THE Latrobe post Office was recently
entered by burglars and robbed of fif-
teen gallons of whiskey.-Er.
This would seem to show that Grant
has already furnished his Office holders
with ammunition for the campaign.
The Postmaster alone knows how much
whiskey the Bloomsbury post office
contains.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24

IAN Indiana farmer, after trying to
trap, poison and shoot the rats that
overran his premises, bought two goats
and gave them the range of yards and
stables. Within week every rat emil
grated and staid away until the goats
were sold, nearly two years afterward, +,
supply of goats were procured, and
since then not a rat has been seen on
the premises"
We publish the above without vouch-
ing for its truth, for the benefit of those
OF our farmers who may be annoyed by
rats. If it be true, dogs and cats will
be at discount, as goat is no more
trouble to keep than bob sled, if as
much.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24
MARRIAGES,

ELWELL-NEAL.-InS ST. Paul's church, Blooms
burg, May q, loi3, Mr., Il. W ElWeil, of Towan-
da, Bradford county, to Miss Hattie NJ. Neal,
daughter of Mr.. William Neal, of Bloomsbury
ROOD-HARRISON-On the 9th inst by Rev, H.
Wilson. Mr.. William Il. Rood OF Bloomngdalo
and Miss Flora a. Harrison ofTown Limo Lu-
Lerne Co. Pa
WILSON SHEARER- On the same day, by the
same, Mr.. Isaac B. Wilson, ofSweet Valley, and
Miss Sellnda D. Shearer, OF Town Hill, Luzerne
Co, Pa.
FISHER-SHU the 10th inst, by the
Rev. William j. Eyer, Mr.. Jacob Fisher, OF
Ringtown Pa. and Miss Sarah Shuman, Main
vile Pa.
AEL-ZIMMERMAN-On the 10Th inst by
the same, Mr. Josiah Michael, ofBeaver Town
ship, and Miss Lizzy zimmerman, of Catawissa
Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24
1. w. Hartman Sells Fans from 3 cts


1t is stated that there are received and kept
regularly on file at the American Newspa jer
Advertising Agency of Geo. p. Rowell Co.,
New York, no ess than 80 different American
Daily Newspapers, 55 tri-weeiles, 40 semi-week-
lies, d,662 weeklies, semi-monthlies and SO
monthlies, making weekly average of over
Sc periodicals of all kinds which are regularly
hled and ke0t open for inspection by adver-
Users and others who may be interested. The
visit ~ to New York from Oregon. Texas, Florida
or Maine, can find at this establishment the local
paper published at his home
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24

WE have on hand the very latest
thing out in the way of business cards,
with handsome ornamental border
We invite the attention of our "live"
merchants, to these ornamental "Bava-
RAM Cards,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24

A correspondent of the Lancaster
EIpreSS-"one of the oldest, most ex.
perienced and most reliable farmers in
that county"-writes to that paper that
there will be a wheat failure in Lancas.
ter county,,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24

There are, at least, hafa a dozen actors
IN the country now playing Rip Van
Winkle quite as well as jefferson ever
performed the part, and they are only
regarded as mediOcres in the profession.
Notwithstanding, PttStOn Journal.
"There's an opinion as is an opinion''
and We venture the assertion that its
author is the only one who believes in
1t. The editor of the Journal must have
become demoralized by attending ten
cent side shows at travelling circuses.
lie probably thinks Edwin Booth
mediocre in his profession. Dwell well ,
there's no accounting for tastes-and
early educations.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24

AT meeting of the Executive Com
mittee of the Columbia County Agri-
cultural Society, held last Saturday, the
18th inst, it was ordered that Fair be
held, beginning on Wednesday the 9th
day Of October next, and continuing
three days.
A meeting of the Executive Com.
mittee will be held on the Second Sat.
urday of June next to make tho necess.
ary arrangements.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24

THE Corner stone of the new church
of the Evangelical Association at Alton
will be laid on next Sabbath the 26th
inst, at 10 O'Clock A. M. The public
are cordially invited to attend. Rev.
III. w. Buck, preacher in charge.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24

FARMERS who have wool to sell will
lind to their advantage to call at Sands
Factory in MOrdansville as they can be
certain of obtaining there the highest
prices.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24

a spurious fifty cent note, about one
twelfth ofan inch longer than the genu-
inc, is being imposed on the ussuspect-
ing public. The bogus paper is well ex
ecuted and calculated to deceive.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24

a mortgage Of the Wilkes.Barre G.
and |. Co., for three millions of dollars,
required 900 worth ofrevenue stamps.
1t will require about three hundred
pages ofa mortgage book.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24

Mr.. j. w. ALDER has resigned The
position of Assistant Superintendent Of
the Catawissa Railroad. Mr.. Alder
made an efficient and popular officer,
and we have no doubt the Company re-
gret to lose his services.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24

1T Is a gross mistake to indulge ex-
ciusively or largely in a meat diet with
an expectation of making oneselfstrong.
er' since rice eaters, buckwheat eaters,
anu those who subsist principally on
wheat and potatoes, endure severe de.
mahds upon their muscular force far
ue''er than great meat consumers.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24

A gentleman not far from Bloomsbury
is insured in the "Continen al" Life In
surance Co, whose annual premium is
S22O0,00. He is one of the best business
men in northern Penna. Mr.. Brock
way is still the General Agent.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24

1T appears from the Annual Report
OF the District Deputy Grand Master
lhat the Lodges of o. of o. F. in
columbia County have $40 members A;
That there e39initiationsd during past
term; that there was paid for the relief
ol members &c Sl0i8,90 and that the
amount of funds in the various Lodges
aggregates $1S,97G,l2.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24

A LADY recently discovered a frog
imbedded in a potato which she was
about to eat. The question naturally
arises whether the frog was so lazy that
the potato overlook and swallowed it,
or whether it didn't. Discussion is in
order.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24

uARGLING the throat with tepid wa
YER Will often afford relief from troub.
Ie'ome cough. The ordinary cough mix
'0feS' troches, lozenges, aud other nos
uuins' when injudiciouSly used, load
lne stomach and seriously interfere
W., WIN digestion, thus indirectly increas-
lug 'he evil which they We're designed
tOcure.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24

WITH the present number we drop
from our lists the names of some two
hundred subscribers who are greatly in
arrears for their paper, and we propose
10 continue in the same manner to weed
out non'payers. Many of the number
have never paid one cent although they
have taken the paper from its begin.
ming. 1t is utterly impossible TO pay
cash for the expenses of an establish
ment like this and then furnish its
productions gratis. We bid these drop.
ped onesa tender farewell and trust
that the proprietors of the next paper
Tor which they subscribe may prove as
patient as we have been.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24

The eminent criminal lawyer of Wilkes
Barre, Lyman Hakes, Esq, has been
seized by softening of the brain, and
it is said that no hopes are entertained
of his recovery,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24

ON Friday evening last a travelling
orator delivered very creditable
speech on the system of Chinese labor
as carried on in the far western States.
His address was pertinent and logical
and gave evidence of familiarity with
the subject. The man, we understand,
was shoemaker by trade, who has
been in California but was unable to OBJ
tain work there on account Of Chinese
competition. A collection was taken
up after his address to enable him to
reach his home near Philadelphia.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24

WE are sorry to hear that Mr.. II. l..
Dleilenbach, editor of the Lycoming
Standard was seriously hurt in Lock
Haven on Wednesday of last week by
the fall Of a scafiold upon him as he was
going into the Court House. He was
badly cut and bruised but his wounds
are not thought to be dangerous.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24

Many of the farmers in Chester coun-
ty are ploughing down their wheat and
sowing corn broadcast, others are sow.
ing Hungarian grass.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-05-24

The Pa. and N. Y. Canal and r.. r..
company have given notice to boatmen
and beat owners that the water will be
let out of the north branch canal after
the 3Oth inst, and that all boats not re.
moved before that time will be deemed
worthless or abandoned and treated ac.
cordingly.