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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

THERE are throc ways to sweep to car
pet-one right and two wrong ways.
One wrong way is to hold the broom
nearly in front of the operator, with the
handle inclined backward towards him,
then press down rs forward thrust Is
given, and thus heave the heavier dirt
halfway cross the room, while the
light particles are sent whirling about,
covering, as they settle, every article OF
furniture. Another wrong way to sweep
a carpet Is to move the broom forward
with q heavy, drawing stroke, by which
the material to be removed Is pressed
into the carpet rather than worked
gently along on the surface. If either OF
these wrong ways is adopted, the broom
will wear out the carpet more than ii is
worn by the occupants of the dwelling.
When a sweeper collects dust-pan
half.full of the nap of the carpet every
time it is swept, new one will soon be
required. The right way to sweep is to
incline the handle a little forward, then
give light drawing stroke, allowing
the broom to scarcely touch the carpet.
Not one.half the weight of the broom
should be allowed to press on the car
pet, as the dirt is moved forward. Let
the dirt be moved and rolled along
lightly. If generous quantity of tea
grounds, small bits of wet paper, OF
clean and wet saw-dust can be spread
over the carpet before the sweeping is
commenced, all the fine dirt will adhere
to the wet materials. A little smart
woman who Is terror to dirt will fire.
quently hurl it about the room as if il
were impelled by a whirlwind, and
when the task is ended her dust.pan
will contain scarcely enough to pay fol
sweeping. But by using good broom
having a long, elastic brush, touching
the carpet lightly, it will scarcely re-
quire the strength of child to sweep {
large parlor in few minutes. Scarcely
one houekeeper in fifty understands
how to sweep carpet correctly.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

OUR little hit at the Montour Amerj-
can a couple of weeks ago, seems to
have been more successful than we had
anticipated. The last number of that
paper contains violent ASSAULT on the
COLUMBIAN in which it criticises, false.
ly of course, the contents of our
columns as we'll as their appearance
"typhographically" 1--WE do not know
what this word means but presume it
must be something pretty bad.) Its re-
marks concering the originally of our
articles would have come with better
grace if its own columns had contained
one solitary original editorial or i
what it humorously calls its local
page had not been filled as usual with
newspaper clippings covering territory
from Maine to Missouri. Considering
the very CLASSY materials of which it:
own house is composed, its recklessness
in throwing stones is remarkable if no
commendable. There is one charge
however to which we plead guilty
| the COLUMBIAN has two editors willis
| the american has none.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09
Obituary.

Hon. Stephen Baldy died at Cata-
wissa at nine o'clock in the evening of
Tuesday last, aged about rs years. Mr..
Baldy was commissioned as Justice OF
the PEACE by Governor Andrew Shultz
November 2Sth 1926. In 1915 he was
elected Associate Judge of this County
and commissioned by Francis r. Skunk
and was appointed to the same office
by Gov. VIM. B. Packer, January 18th,
1861, to fill the vacancy caused by the
death OF Judge Peter Kline. He was
again elected Associate Judge in 1861
and commissioned by Gov. A. G. Curtin
and on the 1st of April, 1871, was elected
Justice of the Peace and commissioned
by Gov. Geary, which office he filled a
the time of his death. He was wei
known throughout the country where
his long life had been spent.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

G. w NEAL & BRO. Wholesale & Re-
tail Dealers in all sizes of the best
qualities of Red and White Ash Coal,
at the very lowest market rates: Lime
burners supplied at liberal rates with
best quality No. 6, coal. For smith fires,
in addition to prime article of lump,
we have first class quality of Bitumi-
nous coal, at 1925 per ton on W harf.
Large stocks of all sizes constantly on
hand. Strict personal attention given TO
the preparation Of all our coal. Grain,
Lumber and Slabs taken in exchange for
coal. Coal delivered to any part of the
town. Orders left at NLckelvy Neal d
Co.'S. store or at our Office, will receive
prompt attention. OFFICE & YARDS AT
MCKELVY & MEALS FURNACE, EAST
BLooMsBURG. Your patronage respect
fully solicited.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

A YOUNG man named AL. Cadowel
employed at Turnbach, Hess u Co.'S
Foundry had narrow escape from
death on Wednesday last. He was en-
gagged in throwing off the belt from the
fan after casting, when the pin to which
he was holding broke and his arm was
caught in the belt and his body was
drawn in and carried once around the
wheel. His cries attracted the attention
of Mr.. George Bradford who ran and
stopped the engine and Cadowel was
taken out. The only injuries he sus
tained were some bad bruises on the
arm and cut on the breast His escape
from death was truly marvellous.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

An organ having propounded this
profound political conundrum, "Why
do the thieves and corruptionists all
gravitate toward Greeley?" THE Gin
ci,u1at Commercial gives this unfeeling
response: "Now, we give it up. Why
Murphy, Leet and Stocking, Casey, DR.,
Lamper, Chorpenning, Evans,and other
like rascals, who have, in one way or
another, defrauded the Government OF
millions of dollars, will support Honest
Horace in preference to Grant, is one o.
those things. You know, "a feller never
can find out"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

A I'ERILoUs SEASOS.-tlorious and dellghtlul
as the summer weather is, its tropical neat Is II
severe trial to the vital powers. even tle
strongest are sometimes prostrated by ltS eiects;
The common phrase applied to this condition OF
the body is general debility" NOW, general
debiIity arises from, and includes variety ol
ailmonts The liver is more or less affected, tAe
novels are either constipated or too much re-
ayed the stomach but half performs the work
of digestion, the appetite is poor, ana the Spirits
deprcsSed This Is what Is called general deblil-
ty 1t is n general disarrangenent OF al the
nhyslcal functions, and requires as q remedy a
mmeiicne that will regulate them all. Hostel
ter's stomach Bitters is especially adapted TO
| This purpose. Its general operation Is not con-
| nnedtO a single organ. II the liver is aHecIcd,
it restores its tone. II the stomach IS lorplu ~
| repeuerates 1t. II the nerves are tremulonS ana
| Wealu il braces and reinforces thcm, II Inc
| mind which ever sympathiZeS with the body, Is
pIon1f and deSponuent, II relieves the edimculty,
| AMI Room brings the whole mechanism OF the
| bodyiuto harmony with the laws OF health
| There is no civilized nation in the western
| HemlSphere in which the utility of Hostetter S
Stnnnch Bitters as tonic, corrective, ana anu
| bilois medicine, is not known and appreciated.
Through the Tropics 1t is considered Dolh ny
| the pople and the profession, the standard spe7
| cItIc' While il is q medicine for all seasons and
| iii climates 1t Is especially suited to the COM
| plaids generated by the weather, being lhe puI-
| est and best vegetable stimulent III the word
| Beyale of the Bitters made of acrld ana dan-
| perous materials, which unscrupulous parlles
| are tndeaYoring To foist upon the people. Ihell
| nam, is legion, and the public has no guarantee
| thai lhey are not poisonous. Adhere to the tried
| remaly HOstetterS Bitters sold only IN glass
1 and teycr in kegs or barrels n3lwi
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

A CAMP MEETING will be held on
Headly Grove Camp Ground, commenc-
ing August 2Sth and continuing ten
days. This camp ground is beautifully
located on the bank of Kitchens Creek
in the southern part OF Luzerne county.
Hacks connect with each train at Shick-
shinny station to convey passengers to
the ground. Good boarding can be had
at reasonable rates. Brethren of the
ministry and laity are respectfully in
yited to attend.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

PERHAPS no real medicine ever gained the
ronid popularity which Castoria has done. one
nerson relates their experience of its good ELECTS
10 another. IL is a vegetable preparation, per
fectlv harmless pleasant to take; does not dis
tresS or gripe, but regulates the system. and Is
sure to operate when all other remedies failed
Any person who has ever used Castoria Ioi
Worms, Piles, or deranged Liver Will never
again use nauseating Oil, Bitter Pills or Narcotic
Svruus Tho Castoria contains neither Miner
ais Morphine nor Alcohol. By its soothing
quietng effect it produces natural sleep, ana !,
particularly adapted to crying ana leetning
"i'' '"'' '''''''' n3l iw
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

CAMP MEETING.-A camp meeting
will he held by the Evangelical Church,
on the ground of Mr.. Joseph p. Conner
of Center township Columbia county,
commencing on Thursday, August 22d,
and continuing one week. Boarding and
lodging furnished on the ground for the
week or by the day at reasonable rates.
All are cordially invited to attend.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

Among the many Republicans who
have pronounced for Greeley are DR..
II. c. Fessenden, of Maine, brother OF
the late Senator Fessenden; Hon.
Eoratio Ballard ex-Secretary of State Of
New York Hon. A. G. Mullin former
ly member of assembly of this State
and private secretary of Gov. Curtin
and Hon. Morrow B. Lowry of Erie
none of whose regulations can be sue
cessfullY assailed as Republicans.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09
MARKET REPORTS.
oTuIy wrnp BrAUT1puIl is the un spoken

THAR WERE BEAUTIFuL' Is the un spoken
wish OF thousands OF women to whom nature
de MED the charm of a pure, fresh transparent
complexi on. To gratiiy TINS wish HAGANs
M etics OF the day had been pronounced poison-
on by the most distinguished chemists, and II
Wither In skin Is wcll as to paralyze the eXter-
nal nerves. The ladies' hailed with delight the
advent o I healthful, herbal and floral prepara-
tion capa BILE of imparting 10 their faces, neclSS
and arms a porcelain smoothness and n tinge
like that of the finest oriental pearl. They soon
discovered that IL was a "new thing under inc
sun" incom parable and nnapproaehaple. uh-
questionably the MAGNOLIA BALM has been inc
| greQt toilet success OF the present century
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

Mr.. j. L. GrRToN, proprietor of the
omnibus line, has been compelled to
re. establish the old rates for passen-
gers to and from the II. r.. Stations, to
wit: 50 cents to Rupert and 10 cents
to the L & B. r.. r.. His receipts for
the month past we're 800 and his ex
penses over $97 which does not afford
much margrin for profit.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

1t is the general opinion of the London
press that the letters of Senator Sumner
and Hon. N. p. Banks, advocating the
election of Mr.. Greeley for President OF
the United States, together 18th the
Democ ratio victory in North Carolina
indicate the election of Greeley and
Brown in November.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

GEN. BUTLER, in his Gloucester
speech said : eff GREELEY is elected we
have lost all we gained in the war" Not
quite all, General. There ere a few
Major Generals and Congressman which
the war conferred upon lis, one Of whom
is your noble self,that no ones election
could do away with, although wewould
gladly oh! so gladly dispense with
them,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

We have received very fine, large
portrait of Horace Greeley, The picture
Is of life size and is a perfectly correct
likeness of the honest and intellectual
"Sage of Chappaqua." We shall give it
aprominentplace in our sanctum where
Our friends can have an opportunity OF
gazing upon the counterfeit present
ment" of the next president.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

EVERYWHERE farmers complain that
they remember no season when weeds
were 50 prolific as they are this. Hoeing
them up by the roots does not affect
their destruction, for the frequent storms
and showers prevent them from willing,
and they quickly take root again.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09
DEATHS.

q TRICkER-In ICataWissa July 3st, Mr..
Peter Stricken aged 81 years, IL months ana
days,
FURMAN--m Bloomsbury on Tuesday, August
9Th Joseph Barkley, son of Elia ana Nehll
Furman, aged months
MILLER-In Beaver tow nship, August 2d, lA72,
Christian Miller, aged Gj years months ana
DAYS,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

THERE will be a public meeting at
the Hall of the Good Templars in this
town on Tuesday August 18th. The fol-
lowing subject will be discussed
"Will the temperance cause be pro-
noted by the advocacy of prob ibition
now and its support at the polls in the
future?n
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

ABOUT the middle of June a Massa.
chusetts farmer cut down field of
spring rye for fodder. The rye had
headed perfectly. 1t was supposed that
grass would Immediately follow, but
In ten days the rye grew up, headed
out, and is now the finest looking field
OF rye in that region. This is new
departure in agriculture.
We find the above in an exchanges
We do not vouch for its truth but if any
of our farmers have known any thing
OF the kind in their experience W.
should be pleased to hear of it. Tht
story sounds rather apOchryphal.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09
Democratic County Convention.

The Democratic voters of the several districts
of Columbia county Will meet at the usual places
of holding the general elections on saturday the
tenth day of August 1872, between the hours OF
three ami seven O'Clock in the afternoon ana
elect delegates by ballot to represent the districts
in n County Convention to be held at the Court
House m Bloomsburg on Tuesday the thlr-
teenth day of August, 1872, at one o'clock p M
to place in nomination n candidate for Member
of Assembly q candidate for Prothonotary ana
Clerk of the several courts, candidate for Reg
lister and Recorder, a candidate for County ooih-
missioner, n candidate for County Auditor, also
TO appoint conferees TO meet similar cohlerees
from the several counties of the different as
tricts, TO choose candidates for President judge
Congress, the Constitutional Convention and the
state Senate.
Also, at tho same time and places and IN the
same manner the Democratic electors of each
district will elect one person to serve as member
of the County Standing Commltto, BY order OF
the County Committee.
c. G. BARKLEY.
Chairman.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

THE members of the Lutheran
Church will hold a festival in "Mech-
anics Hall" on Friday and Saturday
evenings August 9th and 10th. A *. OF
P. cane will be voted for. The con-
testants are Thomas Il. Geddis and
Thomas Webb.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

OUR ancient friend DR.. p. John i5a
man of influence. He succeeded in
running the Democratic majority in
this county from 1000 up to 1000, and
since he has removed to North Carolina
has converted that Radical stronghold
into Democratic State.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

THE Fall and Winter Terms of the
State Normal School will begin Monday
August Goth, and close Friday Decem-
Der Goth. The sessions cover eighteen
weeks. The advertisement to be found
in another column will give full partic-
UlgrS
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09
TXECUTOR,s NOTICE.

ia ESTATE OF PETER GEARHARr DECD,
Letters testamentary ON the estate or Petei
Gcariart late of Beaver township, Columbia
county deceased, have been granted blythe Reg
istOr OF Columbia county, to Allen Mann, Execu'
tsr 10 whom ali persons indebted to said estate
are requested TO make payment, and those hay
ing claims or demands against said estate, VIII
ALLEN MANN,
une lS7l.4w Executor,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

TIE weather has been delightful OF
late. with warm days but deliciously
cool nights like those of Autumn. 1t
il not, however, as healthy as it is
agreeable for we hear of some COM
plaints of ague and kindred disorders
npcuiar to the season.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

A violent storm of rain and hail pas
sed eastward along the New York and
Pennsylvania line last Friday. The
house of a family named Owens, near
the forks of Susquehanna Creek, was
torn down, and two children were
drowned.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

The Fall Term Of the Orangeville
Academy will commence August the
10Th, 1872. Good Board can be had S2.5C
to $500 per week or rooms will be
furnished to Students. Address M. a.
Williams, Sec. Orangeville Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

THERE was a large and enthusiastic
Greeley meeting at Wilkes Barre on
Tuesday August 1st. d. l.. Rhone Esq.
was chosen President and w. p. O'Neill
Esq. Secretary pro tenn. Speeches were
made by the President, Milton Dana
ESQ. and Col. II. B. Wright. A number
of prominent men were present and
signed resolution expressing willing.
ness to join in the Greeley Brown move
ment.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

n specluc for Group, Burns and Scalds and ono
of ihg most valuable auNiliaries ia the cure OF
yrttcr-pilrS hugr-cugss, Ctc., eyer known. The
largely Increasing salcsattcst its popularity as
q household remedy,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

TEMPERATURES of July, 1872, at
BlOomsburg, result of three daily OBJ
sorvations. On the Sd at o'clock 20
minutes pm, the thermometer showed
1902; on the 18th at 4 p. M, it showed
$50. Minimum G2o, Average To.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

TXECUTORs NOTICE,

~ ESTATE OF ABRAM YOUNG, DECD, -
letters testamentary ON the estate OF Apruhi
Young late of Benton township, columbia eonh-
ty, decd, have been granted by the keglstel OF
said county 10 jacob $. Evans. All persons
having claims against the estate are requested
TO present them TO the Executor IN Columbia
county Those indebted 10 the estate either on
note Judgment mortgage or book account VIII
make payment to the Executor without delay
JACOB s. EVANS
lima 2S lS72-gys Executor.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

Tho now machine shops of the liar-
risburg Car Company at Harrisburg
were burned on Saturday night. Loss
$50, 900. Four firemen were badly injur-
ed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

TIE walls of the new house of w. b.
Rooms on Fifth Street are ready to re-
ccivc the roof. The completion of the
building will be a matter of two months
work at least. We trust that when
finished it may prove fire-proof.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

THERE will be five eclipses this year,
two of the sun, two ofthe moon, and
one of General Grant after the election.
The latter will be visible in the United
States. You needn't smoke any glass
IN 400 IT,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

CoBwEBs applied to cut or wound
will be as likely to stop the elTusion
of blood as any thing else that can he
obtained. Severe cuts and gashes cover
ed with n thin layer of cobwebs, and
tied up tight, rarely ever bleed much
after the application.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

There was terrific tornado at Har-
risburg on Monday, accompanied by
hail stones of largo size. Numbers OF
buildings were unroofed and blown
down, glass broken, etc. The damage
will amount to thousands of dollars.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

TIE market on Saturday last was
very well attended by both buyers and
sellers. There weresome thirty wagons
along the curb and the streets were fill
ed with those anxious to secure the
materials for a good Sunday dinner.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

THERE was a brilliant display of
Northern Lights on Saturday night,
the scintillations being unusually vivid.
The colors displayed were rose, straw
and silver and were most delicately
shaded into one another. The city pa
pcrs speak of the same beautiful phen-
OmenOn.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

Work on the hotel building which
hOd been stopped for several days FOR
liant orbricks, was resumed on Tuesday
norning last.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

TIE North American Circus which
HAS advertised to exhibit at Blooms
hnre on Saturday next, has been divert
M from its course and mill not be here
! nr0miSed,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

SAMUEL FETTERMAN ofLocust town
him has presented us with stalk of
d rs measuring feet inches in length
ord the head Of which contained So
Lrrnins. Worry good.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

WILL The editor of the Republican
nnloin what he means by the question
sDv,cinca Dctto BoSa ?" Is itany thing
mod to cat?
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

TAKE look at your furs and other
valnables just now. Moths are very
numerous and they can do much dam
srn in n short time.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

THE Reconsideration of the RepubH-
can is very averse to the election of Mr..
Buckalew and perhaps the following
facts have something to do with the
matter. In December 1862 he was held
to bail in the sum of $1,000 to answer
the charge of "riot" and at his trial in
FEBRUARY of 1868 was found guilty and
sentenced to pay a fine of 800 and
the costs of prosecution and stand
committed until the same be paid. A
pardon from the Governor relieved
him from the fine but he had to pay
the costs. He naturally does not care
to have Governor elected who would
refuse to grant pardons to riotous editor;
thence his dislike to Mr.. Buckalew.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

CAN ANY ONE TELL Can any one
tell why men who cannot pay small
bills can always find money to buy
liquor, and treat when happening
among their friends?
Can any one tell how young men who
dodge their washerwomen and are al
ways behind with their landlords, can
play billiards night and day, and are
always ready at game of cards?
Can any one tell how men live and
support their families who have no in
come and do no work, while others who
are industrious and constantly employ
ed are half starved ?
Can any one tell how it is that nine
tenths of the mothers are so ready tC
sew for the distant heathen, when theil
children at home are ragged and dirty
Can any one tell why four-iifths o.
the young women prefer a brainless fol
under plug hat, with tight pants and
short tailed coat, to man with some
brains.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

THERE was fine meeting at Sunbury
on Monday night Mr.. Buckalew, John
Campbell of Philadelphia and III. b..
Wright of Wilkes Barre being the
speakers. A large audience greeted the
speakers with enthusiasm and their re-
marks met with warm applause.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

ATTEND the delegate election on
,turday and be careful in choosing
vour delegates. Let none but the best
r,on receive your votes.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-08-09

A break in the canal was discovered
,st Sunday near Port Noble which did
me damage but was promptly repair