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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28

Some one has said that no people can
excel the Americans in "thc manly ct
Of sitting on a bench and watching
eighteen men play base ball." and there
Is vet another science in which they
are profound it is that commonly
known as "bossing a job" A piece OF
work which requires half 4 dozen mon
will usually command the superintcnd-
cnca ot about a dozen who watch the
prococ jings with the utmost interest,
occasionally offering romarh but sell
dom a hand. These self appointed
oversees are numerous in every COM
murity and doubtless acquire an cxtcu-
sive knowledge Of how things should
be done and a limited experience in
doing them. Their special mission in
life seems to be ID "lcarn TO labor and
to wait'-uutil somebody c'so puts
their theories into practice.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28

II Is q remarkable fact, which probo'
bly, few Of our citizens know, that Wills,
water can be obtained ON the higher
ground OF this town, say on Rock street,
at q depth Of twenty feet, ii is necessary
to dig sixty feet 10 procure the same ON
the lower grounds below Main The
question naturally arises as to what
becomes Of the overflow from the nu-
morous springs on upper Market and
Rock streets. 1t would seem that the
wastago Of these springs is either alb
sorped into the ground Or is carried Off
diagonally following the line Of what
was formerly a swamp, the existence of
which many of our older townspeoplo
will doubtless remember, The subject is
one of interest to the curious.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28

hSAn FALLiNC OUr--It is indeed q sad IGl-
ing ont when, after years of the closest mlImo-
cy, the hair parts company with the head.
Fortunately the lamentablC separation may be
easily prevented and the twain moro closely
united thau over ny timely and systematic use
ant OF the hair and promoter OF its growth and
beauty known t. modem pharmacy. 1t COM
plc,ely ubyiatCs the dry and parChed condition
on tnS roots OF tho hair, which is preliminary
to its coming out, by supplying the precise de-
gree OF moisture requisite to its preservation IN
n healthy state. II is the only true di~sOlycut
ana evgpOIGut Of dHudruHNnd other impurities
of the scalp, whose presence is injurious to the
hair. As n Uc9utiller of the head the kathairOn
has no equal. 1t not only increases the quanti-
ty Of the hair, but improves its quality lm-
mediutely, imparting luSlrOus appearance
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28

No man c0n prove aught against the
integrity of Gen. Hartranit, and all the
malicious insinuations against him in
that respect are libels for which the
present law is inadequate to provide a
lty.-RGpuJlican.
The present law does not, it is certain,
"provido a penalty" for the charges
against Hartran1, on the contrary ii
affords protection for those making
these chars, 8, in that it provides that
The truth may be given in evidence.
The NOR. recent fal3ehoods in the Re.
p@J2'cal, about the candidates on the
Democratic State ticio, would seem
to Indicate that the editor Of that she ct
does NOT propose to protect himself b.
Offering legal evidence.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28

INSURANCE ELECrIoN.-At the an.
nual election held at the Office of the
Lycoming Fire Insurance Company.
in Muncy, Tux sday lest, for thirteen
directors to serve for the ensuing year
the following gentlemen were chosen
VIM. Whitall, Philadelphia; Jo3hua
Bowman, Muncy; b. +. Hartman
bloomsbury Andrew Il. Ru,sol, Dan.
Vile; William Starr, Montoursvillo
Henry Ecroyd, Muncy Township
Henry Watson, Williamsport; Jacob a
Hazan, Pottsville; William =.
Painter, Muncy; James NJ. Bowman
Muncy; Edward Lyon, WilIiamsport
Richard Rogers, Muney Township
Mark Hali'penny, Lewisburg,
All the above were members of III,
Old board except Mr.. Whitall, who "
ol; 9tcd to take the placeof Robert Mont
gomery, dccoased.--LUiAinayy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28

Timoand enlightened experience have
shown that certain substances formerly
used and relied on in medical practice,
are urn ,lc:.ary and dangerous; yet
some of these substances have found
their way into medical compounds, DIR.
WAIKEK's CALIFORNIA NINEGAE
BITTEEs, however, contain nothing in
juIi1us, bCiuC composed exclusively Of
Vegetable substances from California.
For all disorders Of the liver, kidneys,
bladder, skin. ana digestive organs, ond
for purifying the blood, they are the
most " OLdcr!ul remedy known. n26 IW
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28

TnE oEAsIDE,-At Cape May the
Columbia House Will bc ready for'guestS ;
on Saturday, the 20.h Of this month
Mr.. G,prg0 j, Bolton, proprietor of
Bolton's hctel ut Harrisburg and the
Washington hotel on ChS:tnut street f,
Philadelphia, will again open the Col
umbia-thi5 being his ninth season al
the capCs and each season at the same
house. For d irablc locality, good
ocean front, smooth beach and gener
al line Of home comforts let us recon-.
mend the popular Columbia House, and
for the fin st ocean BATHING on The
coast, the best patrouiz-d and b treg-
ulatCd seashora home Tor the summer,
let u recommend Cape May. Mr.. Bol-
ton informs T. his band has been Ell.
q" a5 usual, and tho Columbia will
not fail 10 sust in its well earned repu
tation for comfort aud pie, urc
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28

THE Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, Cti:eH,
announces the death Of John Perry, an
Old citizen and formerly Of this County,
at the ripe age ot - years. He was the
sou Of David Perry and was horu in
Columbia County i'll 1900. lie served
ton years or more as Justice of the
Peacemd w,s elected superintendent of
Public schools Of the County for Two
terms, He moved to Wisconsin in 1851
and has since lived in Beaver Dam. ~
the funeral his coffin was borne to the
grave by siX elderly men, two Of whom
We're born in the same year as Mr.
Perry.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28

The following letter he's been received
from DR.. p. JOAN in relation 10 The in.
terviow recently held by him with q
subscriber, to which reference was made
in l0to number of the COLUMBIAN.
We printed the story as we heard il
aud, Of course, with no intention to d.
the Dr.. injustice:
(Onlce Of tue Norlu DaIo.muu)
ELIZABETH CITY, n. {. Juno Is, 1872.
EDITOR COLUMBIAN.--As you up-
roM to think the attack made on mo
some months ago of sufficient interest
for q local notice in the COLUMBIAN,
presume you arc willing TO have and
publish the facts.
A series of letters We're published ii
my paper calling attention to the dolin
dUcncies of certain local officials. Some
| Of the parties took offence and demand,
cd the name of the writer. The de
mand, being accompanied with threat
was not complied with. The parties
| too cowardly to execute the threat
themselves, induced another to attack
me on the street. This was done with
out warning and with club. Forum
ately caught and disarmed the mal
before any serious injury was inflicted
1t did not prevent me from attending
to my usual business q single hour
But, resolved to maintain the freedom
of the press and vindicate the law,
had him arrested and bound over t
Court. He was tried, found guilty and
after severe reprimand from hi
Honor the Judge, was fined and impris
oned in the County Jail. The cowardly
| attack SO aroused ihp INDIGNATION Of thI
leading citizens of the City, that ire
spective of party, they got up lettc
dcnouncing the outrage in unmeasuret
terms. Thus you will perceive tina
your "moral" is left with but littl
force.
Respectfully,
i u IDIIN
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28

IT may be a matter of doubt to some
whether swearing at ilies, in strictly
business way, is 50 injurious morally
as profanity in other cases, especially
when INDUCED in without due provo
cation. These inscctivorous pests have
appeared in vast numbers and opened
the summer campaign with an amount
of Vigor wholly unnecessary and utterly
annoying. They are the first creatures
on the move in the morning and the
lest TO leave at night, and their time is
spent either in appropriating groceries
which do not belong to them or in as
saulting the proprietors thereof II
there is anything more irritating than
the forticth return of a fly to the identi'
cal place on your nose or cheek from
which it has been dislodged thirty-nine
times before, we are not acquainted
with it. Philosophers Of the Uncle To
by school assert that flies exist for 9
good purpose and have much work tc
do in the way of removing refuse mat
ter. This may be true, but why, oh
why don't they devote themselve;
strictly to that very creditable pursuit
in life instead of rendering horse ilesf
and human nature vicious and prolane
In the forcible language of Josh Bill
lings, l.eq, we say "Dern ili."
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28

THE present mail arrangements are
exceedingly inconvenient and ii is to be
hoped will be changed soon. As mat
tors are now, no mails are received un-
til after twelve O'Clock and thus the bus
iness Of the day is crowded into the
afternoon. Formerly letters and papers
were received from Harrisburg at an
early hour in the morning ana such
should be the case now.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28

ON and after July 1,1S72, every per-
son who sells OF offers for sale manufac.
turod tobacco, snuff, or cigars, except
manufacturers Of those articles who sell
only their own products at the place of
production, will be required to pay a
special tax at the rate of s. per annum
without regard to the amount of his
annual sales. The exemption ofper3ons
whose annual sales DO not exceed 500
is repeal | by tho new law.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28

Bismark he's made his power felt in
the West Indies. The Haytians having
refused to pay the indemnity due the
German merchants Of Hayti, German
feet bombarded tho town Of Port au
Prince rorsoveral hours and captured The
naytlan fleet. The government having
paid tho German commander $4,000
on account the latter withdrew his
u,,t
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28
THE COLUMBIAN COLUMBIA COUNTY

Part Of the Linden bridge, on tho
Philadelphia and Erie Roilroad, seven
miles west of Williamsp0rt, was swept
away on Thursday by flood. This is
the bridge that was burned a flew weeks
since, and partially rebuilt for travel.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28

TIE grading and Strengthening of the
streets of Bloomsburg so far rs accom-
plished nave produced a most beneficial
effect in the looks Of the town. 1t was
to have been expected that here and
there cases would occur in which the
convenience Of individuals would suffer
but there has been no more of this sort
of thing than is inevitable in public
improvements of like nature. We are
convinced that when The work is en-
tirely finished all classes of our people
will be satisfied, Main Street is not in
good condition but it is the thorough.
fare which has the most travel aud
that of tho heaviest and most dostruc-
tive kind.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28

The Juniata Repujhca1, q radical pa.
per, in speaking Of Nj. Buckalew says:
"LIe i5 the ablcst, If not the strongest
man, and there is no use in denying the
fact that it will hurry General Hart
rauft TO beat him"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28

AS we approach another political
campaign, Democrats and Con5erva-
tivcs ought to again be reminded of the
absolute necessity to the cause, of the
free and extensive circulation Of sound
political literature. The travelling
speaker who goes from town to town
on his mission Of arousing the people TO
4 realization Of their duties a. citizens,
IS, Of course, powerful engine in the
work, but his influence and labOrinE
c0paeiti,5 are not to be compared for
a m0ment with those of d newspaper.
lie draws Il crowd TO a hall or club
room, s0mC of whom listen with inter
st, some of whom permit their atten-
ton 10 be distracted, and some of whom,
perhaps, are not able to follow with
their minds the rapid train of rrgumont
pre- rtsented. But the newspaper goes
into the household. 1t is read and its
contents discussed by the hCarthstone,
every member of the family secs it,,
views serve to form the settled
opinions Of the family on political ques.
tions, TO the partially educated man
who is unable, for want of mental train
Ing, to AXE in the whole scope of an
orators argument, it is a more effective
worker, for he can imbibo its doctrines
slowly, ponder over and digest them,
and return to them 2j often % he loses
their connection. y very large portion
Of our agriculturi3t class cre p Jplo Of
This dclcrip,ion, men with hard sense
but deliberate reasoning powers. If Z
Democratic journal could b. placed in
the hands Of these voters every week
for the ensuing six months OF the cam
paign, who Cgn doubt the wonderful
change that might be wrought in pub
tic sentiment ?-Ec
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28

TIE new IIidloy Church in Center
twp. will be dedicated on The 1Ith of
July. Services TO commence precisely
at 10 A. NJ. a general invitation to at
tend is cordially given.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28

Our eastern farmers little appreciate
the attractions Of cultivating the soil
in the west. Ia Iowa, for instance,
The sons of toll ero fighting the potato
bug, chinch bug, cut worm, army worm,
gophers, ground squirrel. mice, rats,
meadow mole, caterpillar, curculio,
blackbird5, mischievous ana rambling
stock.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28

NATURE seems determined to make
allowance for the want of rain in the
spring and has favored Us with showers
numerous and profuse of late. We
should fancy that the springs, wells. and
cistern5 must be comfortably filed if
the very juicy condition of the surface
of the ground is any indication.
Aqua(ck)tic birds, ducks and "sich, "
are filled withjoy, asare also gentlemen
in the milling business, but corn is he.
ginning to cry "hold, enough"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28

TIE M, ~ Il. B. A. had a grand par
ale in Wilkes Barre on June 10Th. The
procession was half milo long.
Speeches were made by Hon. Ii. u.
wright and others.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28

\ LADY in Indiana has been grant.
ed a divorce on tho plea that her hus-
band had refused to assist her on wash
ing days.-Er.
Gentlemen who intend visiting In-
diana and who are constitutionally
opposed TO assisting at the wash tub,
would do we'll to cut out the above no.
tice and paste it in their hats for ready
rnTprpunn
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28

THE walls Of the new hotel arc rising
slowly but surely. The wet weather Of
late has intorfered greatly with the pro-
prcse of the work.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28

A NEW community has been Cstab-
lishod in Georgia under the title Of the
"Elijahitcs," whose distinctive social
principle is that their chief officer shall
hold one fifth Of their real property in
fee, and have control of all their cur.
rent funds. If any number of persons
of large means desire to try similar
experiment in this part of the country
an eligible leader may be obtained on
application to this Office.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28

TIE Third Annual Exhibition Of the
Normal School was given on WCdnc5.
nay night last, and the large hall Of the
Institute was filled to its utmost capaci
ty. The exercises consisted Of music
essays, tlbleauX, &C., and We're conduct
cd with the succC IS which seems always
to attend the school on like occasions.
The marching, singing and catiSthcnic.
of the Model School were capital O.
were also the Indian Clnb exercises. Il
would be invidious to specify few
when all did well. The audience was
far from quiet during the opening piece
50 far in fact rs to render the playing o
the piano iuaudible. This sort Of thing
is annoying to teachers, students anC
those hearers who are Interested in IL,
exercise. Prof McMath wC7 present
cd with fine gold pen and holder by
Il number of the student.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28

DANvILLE and Milton editors raise
thcr voices in donunciation Of The pTae.
lice INDUCED in, by certain engineers Of
theL. 4 B. and Catawissa Railroads, of
blowing the whistles of their engines to
nm irritating extent.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28

The Festival season has fairly COM
menced and may be expected to contin-
ae Tor an indefinite period. There were
.wo ON the closing days of last week,
one IN Cadman's hall and one in Ru-
pefls block. Both were we'll filed and
We doubt not made money. We can
not positively state whether strawber.
iles and cream taste better when eat
On ior church and charitable purposes
out a large number of people do think
% ana perhaps they are right.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28

ON Thursday last the Grand Jury OF
the U. S. District Court held in Will
iamsport, returned true bill against
Daniel +. Seybert, for removing dis
titled spirits 10 place other than a
bonded warehouse DC. AT the trial on
Tuesday the examination of Wit
ness ELECTED ir formation ofvery anus
ing character, one party stating that
the defendant had said he would beable
to buy Swc ope, the U. 5. Prosecuting
Attorney, for s3OO,and that he wouldn t
live long, anyhow. Also, tlat Simon
Cameron would prove a stronger man
than Swoope, and would he able to set
things right etc.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28

TIE river is quite high at this place
from the recent heavy rains, sufficiently
so for rafting. In neighboring county
ihern has been large loss oflogs caused
by tho bursting Of boom by flood.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28

Mr.. w. b. kooNs has completed his
arrangements for building and began
laying brick for his new residence, on
Wednesday. Tho building will be
erected on the site Of the one destroyed
by fire, aud will improve the appear.
ance Of Fifth street. We wish Mr..
Rooms better luck in the future with
his houses. The fiery element has
hitherto seemed TO have a spite against
him, which it is to be hoped has cXhaus-
ted itself finally.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28

WE rejoice to see that the Commits.
sioner of Highways is having repaired
those places on Main Street whose con.
dition was such as to render the safety
of light vehicles questionable.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28

In may Interest some OF our lady
readers to know that the Dolly Warden
dress has failed lgnominiOu-Iy in Lon
don. mo lady" says the Qnecn, the
ladies' newspaper, twill hereafter dis
figure herself by wearing one of these
yulgar costumes"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28

TIE Sunday School of the Prcsby-
terian Church Of this place, held lis
picnic Oil Thursday Of last week. The
day was clear, but exceedingly warm,
and the children enjoyed themselves IS
only children can on such occasions.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28


A PrrIfu'L CoNDTrIoS.-Tt is n sad thing IA
pass through life only half alive. Yet there are
thousands whose h0btual condition Is one OF
clho disease they suffer no positive pain but
they have no relish for anything which affords
mental or sensuous pleasure. In nine cases out
OF ten this state of lassitude and torpor arises
from n morbid stomach, Indigestion destroys
the energy of both mind and body, When the
waste Of nature is not supplied by due and
regular assimilation of the food, every organ is
starved, every function interrupted.
Now what does common sense suggest under
reeds rOusing and strengthening not merely
for an hour or two, TO sink afterward intOa moro
pitiable condition than ever (as II surely would
DO If an ordinary alcoholic stimulunt were re-
sorted to) but radically and permanently.
How Is this desirable object 10 be accOnpllshs
cd The answer 10 this question, founded on
the unyaTyIug experience ul quarter of q cen.
turv, is easily given, Iniuse now VigOr into Che
diges live Orgpus by o. course Of HUsuGLier'S StUm-
nch Bitters. do not waste time by administer
ing Temporary remedies, but wake the system
up bv recupcating tho fountain. head of physl-
oil strength and ouergy, the great organ upon
which n u the other organs depend tOr their ma
ture and support.
BY the time that % dozop doses of tho great
vegetable tonic and invI%Orant have been taken
the feeble frame of the dyspeptic viii begin TO
feel It's benign influence Appetite VIII be crea,'
ted, ana with appetite the cuuacity TO digest
what It Graves. Perscverc until the cure Is CONE
plete-untu healthlul blood, ft TO DC the mateil.
brain lows through tho ch0nnolS Of circulation,
Instead Of tho watery pabulum with which they
have heretofore beel impcriec.ly nourished.
June 7-iw
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28

TIE Lec3burg Pdshingtonicm says
"NIr G. II. Paxton, of Pennsylvania, on
Monday last purchased the Noalc estate,
on the Potomac, about twelve miles
east Ct this town. 1t contains 1,2O9i
acres He paid Sl2 per acre.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28

The Clinton county Republican says
that some of the farmers Of that county
have been obliged to plant their corn
the third timcon account OF the ravagcs
Of Inc cut worm.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28

Ar the session Of United States Dis.
uicl Court in Williamsport, last week,
on niuotion of S. Knorr ESQ. o. Z. Mel.
lick Esq. Of this county Yves admitted
10 practice in tho court.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28
LOCAL

a horse belonging TO George Boas
of Locust township was struck by light
ming and instantly killed on Friday
night last.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28

IN Judge Elwel's garden, on Third
Street, there is to be seen a veritable
"bower of roses" Large rose bushes
have clamborcd over the sides and tops
of a summer house and completely hid
den it from viow' under mantle OF
pink and green. Flowers innumerable
and of the most delicate shades have
formed natural roof, and the fallen
petals haye furnished the house beneath
with a fragrant carpet Of bright hucs.
We can fancy nothing more exquisite
than this huge bouquet of Natures own
arranging.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28

The small poX is raging SO terribly
in Mahanoy City that the valley Record
urges the town authoriticj to adopt
such measures ~ may lead the abate-
ment at least of the dread disease. 1t
says "we would be the last to sound a
false alarm or to speak before necessity
calls for it, but we believe that the time
has come and now is, when we must
speak out"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28

Tho Bloomsburg BrPo5 Band will
Give Ball on the evening of the Fourth
in BrOwer'5 Building.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28

TIE fashionable shoe for summer
promcnaders is made Of French kid,
cut about thrc o.quarters high, fastened
with buttons, with toes almost square,
and heels about an inch higff.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-06-28
nRDINANCE NO. :,
An nll.nnnc. u amgna N.aLnanas No. ).

AN OlUInuNcV U lWthU OIUIlUuVt No, D.
SECTION lie Il Ordained and enacted Jy lie
2UiJll CotG}cl Of Tie lD1ri " N0JmSGug aud Il
is hprCJy ordained d,td enacted bY tie authority
of the a1Uc That tho market hours be until
nine o'clock in tho forenoon ON each market
day from the first day OF May to the tirst day of
November, in each year, and until ten o'clock
in the forenoon on each market dag from the
first day OF November 70 the first day OF May
IAN ordinance for tho establishment OlR Curb,
Stone Market, "passed the eighth day OF Aprll
1872. as is inconsistent herewith, be and the same
is hereby repealed
Passed May ~, 1872. ...,--.
Attest L. q. BARl<LEG, President.
Secretary.