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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

On Saturday two men were engaged cu1lihs
logs for Mr.. Leggot Of lola, this County, ana
lodged two upon another tree, One OF the me"
insisted upon chopping down the third tree
while tie other endeavored to dissuade nm
from his purpose, But Amos Allen PEI sisted III
his intention and began to fell the third tree
As it began to fall, in his endeayor to escape he
mi and was struck and instantly Killed by the
falling trees. lie leaves a wife and family who
are sadly in need of his care snd proyision.-
Republican.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

The attendance at court during tie Kline
'rlal was large. Most of the civil causes were
continued on account Of the number of criminal
c'ses pending, which not being called cut the
session short for the week. The iuries were dis
charged on Thursday mornug.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

On last Friday a Northern Central train was
thrown from the l.. a. Il. Il. Il. track below
Danville, and about fourteen cars were landed
in the canal bed. The accident was caused by
a horse belonging to Mr.. Strickland, of Dan
vile, backing ON to the track. The horse was
instantly killed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

On Thursday last Samuel Bogart, convicted
OF killing his fathcr-in.law, W. A. Kline, was
sentenced to pay fine of $500 and to be coniin-
cd in the penitentiary three years.
The Klines, convicted of tarring him, were
sentenced to pay fine of 500 each and one
years imprisonment in the county Jail.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

The township elections will be held on Tues
day next. In Bloomsburg we elect president
and members of the town council, justice of the
peace, Judges and inspectors of election, two
constables, two school directors, two assessors
and two assistant assessors. Let the best men
be selected for these different offices, and when
selected let them be supported at the polls.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

Thomas Sherwood son of Eli Sherwood OF
this place, who has been working in the Berwick
rolling mill for some time past, was accidentally
caught in the pinion of the rolls on Tuesday
evening" and had his left arm torn ont Of the
socket lie was held fast between the rolls two
hours before he could be extricated.-Mo"tour
1,ln..innu
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

We recently called attention to the proposed
repeal of the law laying out State road from
Foundryvile to Goods school house in Lulerne
county. The proposed act has already been
advertised and parties interested should gov
ern themselves accordingly" That portion of
the road lying in Columbia county has been
cnmneiel.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11
A UDlTOR'S NOTICE.

In the matter Of the sale OF the real estate OF
Charles Lee, by the Sheriff:
The undersigned, Auditor appointed by the Court
Of Common Pleas Of Olumba county a. distribute
the money Arising lrOm The Sherus sale u the real
estate ul Charles Lee sold Dee. 9th lsI'tu Columbia
County Mutual SayiugFlmd and Loan Association 10
the parties entitled To the same according To law,
VIII attend to the duties II his appointment at The
Shcrin Office, IN bloomsbury, on Saturduy, the 18th
day OF February A. ID. 1876, at O'Clock a. m, at
which time and place all persons are hereby required
10 make their cluims before the Audituror De dtbarr
ed from coming In upon said iuld. ", MlhH,
bloomsbury, Jan IL, IG-it Audio
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

W. T. Pardoe, of Elliland, Sullivan county.
has 81 first COUSINS "all alive and kicking"
Can any one beat it ?-Gasciic d. B@t't'"'
We reprinted the above last week, and since
that time are informed by John Mowry, of
Franklin township, in this county, that he has
9i first cousins, "alive and kicking" with a
chance for large increase.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

Judge Elwcll and Hon. c. Il. Buckalew adj
dressed the Senate Finance Committee and
House Committee on Appropriations on Thurs
day evening of last week in favor of an appro-
pration by the State to our Normal School.
The indications seem favorable.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

Jusr So.-If there were no paper bills TO
pay, no clothing to buy, no ink, type or labor
expense, publisher could manage to live
through the winter, if he had kind ncighbors
who would bring hash and fuel occasionally
Lerselxh0re Herald.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

HAsTY CURE OF CRoUP,-Croup can be cur
ed in one minute, and the remedy is simply
alum and sugar. The way to accomplish the
deed is to take knife or crater and shave Of,
in small particles about tea-spoonlul of alum,
then mix it with about twice its quantity of SUI
gar to make 1t palalable, and administer ii as
quickly as possible. Almost instantaneous re-
lief will follow.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

A LARGE STEER.-Our entcrprising cattleist,
John Zaner, of Fishngcrcck, drove into town
this week steer which vas sold to Rawlings &
Son, butchers. When killed and dressed it
county, granger who can Cheat itW
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

A Farm for Sale. Containing fifty acres,
more or less, situated in Fishingcreek Town
ship, this county formerly the property of
!. II. u W. f. Edgar, on which is erected a
new dwelling house, stable and other out
buildings. Terms, $1,000 down and the re-
mainder in easy payments.
Inquire OF W. II. Abbott Catawissa or W. j.
Buckaew. Bloomsburg Pa. Attorneys. 1w.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

ARE ADVERTISEMENTS READ?-Thc adver-
tiscments in a newspaper are more read than
the thoughtless imagine They are the map Of
a large class of mems capabilities in life. The
man who contemplatcs doing business in a dis
tant town takes up the local paper, and in its
advertising columns sees a true picture of the
men he has to deal with a complete record of
the town, its commerce, its home trade, the IA
rilites of storckeepers, its banks and in almost
every case he can estimate the character of the
men who are soliciting the public patronage
The advertising page is map Of the town, a
record of its municipal character, a business
confession of the citizens, and instead of being
the opinionatcd production of one man, it is
freighted with the life-thoughts of a hundred.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

The most popular song of the day is "Gothcr-
ing Shells from the Sea Shore" and very
pretty instrumental piece is "Tcmplars Parade
Grand March, Price each 4Occnts. Publi,h-
ed by W. l.. Thompson IL Co., East Liverpool,
Ohio
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11
Deaths.

BOONE-ln Derry 22d ult, Hattie daughter Of
James ana susanna Boone aged years.
CoOPER.-In Valley 3Oth ult Rudolphia Cooper
aged 20 years.
PURSEL.-In Madison 3Oth ult, Morris Pursel aged
G3 years.
SHANN0N.-In Greenwood Sd inst Mrs. Rachel
wife OF ohm shannon, aged 43 years months and
II days,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

The champion bull of the County, belonging
to Wesley Bowman, of Orange, fell down and
broke its neck. The animal was ON exhibition
at the fair last fall. 1t then weighed over 23OO
bounds
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11
TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Take Ayers Pills fer all the purposes of purga.
tive ior constipation, indigestion headache ana liv
er complaint. by universal accord they are the best
OF all pmgatiycs lor family use,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

On February 9th, while the allegory Of the
Great Republic was being performed at Robin
inson's Opera House, panic was created by the
cry of fire, in which eleven persons were killed,
and many injured, The following is an account
OF die snl nllnir;
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

We have received a picture of "Sara, the
Princess" beautiful chrome in rich colors.
This work of art would be an ornament to any
house. Agents wanted for every town. Ad-
dress j i. Ford Il Co., New York.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

LosT.-On Friday afternoon. January 2Sth,
on the road from Light Street to Bloomsbury, or
in Bloomsbury, wallet containing from $50
to $50 in money and valuable papers. \
reward of 500 will be paid for the same by
leaving it at this office or returning to the
owner.
Us. BACHMAN, Light Street
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

When you 90 to. Philadelphia stop at
the Allegheny House, No, Sl2 and SIT Mar
kct street; having been lCccnlly renovated.
Price only 81 per day, a. BEcK,
March 10, 76-ly lwpriotor
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11
WHERE DoEs IT ALL COME FROM?

WHERE DoEs IT ALL COME FROM?
Pints and quarts of filthy Catarrhal dis
charges. Where does it all come from
The mucous membrane which lines the
chambers of the nose, and its little glands
are diseased, so that they draw from the
blood its liquid, and exposure to the air
changes itinto corruption. This life-liquid
is needed to build up the system, but it is
extracted, and the system is weakened by
the loss. To cure, gain flesh and strength
by using DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery, which also acts directly upon these
glands, correcting them, and dapply DIR. Sage 5
Catarrh Remedy with DR.. Pierce's Nasal
Douche, the only method of reaching thepp-
per cavities, where the.dscharges accumulate
and come from. The instrument and both
medicines sold by druggists and dealers in
medicines.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

A large stock of Tobacco, of the following
brands Peach and Honey, Golden Gun,
Gondola, Bright Golden Governments Bases
choice, Modoc in pals. 2o,Co0 cigars of
different varieties wholesale and retail. Con-
dictionary wholesale and retail ut NJ. NJ.
RusScllh.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11
A IDITOR,S NOTICE

"a IN THE MATTER or THE ESTATE OF JOHN GIGER,
LATE OF MONTOUR TWP. DECEASED.
The undersigned, Auditor TO make distribution OF
the balance Of the funds among the heirs OF John
Gigcr deceased VIII attend 10 the appointment
at his Office in bloomsbury, on Tuesday the 18th
day, Of Feb. \. d. ls70at 10 o'clock Il. when and
where all persons having claims against the said
estate are required to present the same before the
Auditor or be debarred from coming IN for a share
Of said fund. f. L. lIELER,
HluOmsburg, Jan. IA, IG.-4t Auditor.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

Dr. Hall says that might air is very bad"
and ifpeople will keep ON breathing after dark
they do it at their own risk and have nobody
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

FOR RENT,-A large new Store Room, Hail.
ard Dwelling apartments New brick building
on Main street near Market. Terms cheap.
Inquire of GEO. W. STEINER.
Dec. 10, '75-tf
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

The neatest largest and most comfortable tom
sorial establishment in town is under the Ex.
change Hotel, and Reilly is the best bari or.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

TOWNSHIP 1IcKErs.-We are prepared to
furnish tickets to candidates for township offices
on short notice at low rates.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

The Centennial Dramatic Troupe will give
two performances at the Opera House on
the evenings of February Is and 1G, for the
benefit of the State Normal School. On Tues
day evening the celebrated drama, "Among the
Breakers" will be produced and ON Wednesday
evening the historical play, Birthday of Free
DOM" \ aughabe farce will conclude the en-
tertainment each evening. This is the fourth
time the Centennial Troupe has appeared in
public and their reputation as an amateur as
sociaton is so well established aS to render IN
necessary at our hands any words of praise at
this time. The former deserved success that at
tended their efforts is a sufficient guaranty of Il
full house and overi!owing Golfers. The prices
of admission will be 50, 80 and 25 cents, For
full particulars see posters.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

Next Monday is st. Valentines day. The
customary declarations of love ought to come
from the ladies this year.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

The boom bill, as passed by the Senate. has
been iavorobly reported in the House. and there
is no doubt Of its passage by that body.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

No cases Will be tried in Court until Wednes-
day. Jurors and witnesses should act accord.
ingly.,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11
NOTICE
A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICF.

4 IMININTKNTOKS NUIIII
~ EsTATE o. JOHN SNYDER. pECD.
Letters ul Administration un the Estate OF John
snyder OF Locust twp. Columbia County dccc,,st d
nave been granted by the Register uf said county tu
jeremiah shy der, Locust t1p.. Columbia county Pa,
10 whom an persons Indebted to said Estate are re-
Qutsltd 10 intke puymCht, ana those having claims
against the said estate viii make them known 10 the
SAID administrator without delay,
JEREMIAH SNYDER,
Jan, s,, iG-tW Aumlhisuuldr.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

Tho firm of Potter IL Everett has dissolved
partnership, G. a. Potter having purchased Mr..
Evcrett's interest.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

The many friends of r. +, Clark, Esq, will
be pleased to learn that he is rapidly recover
ing.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

Judge Scott was duly installed in Office, and
occupied the bench for the first time, on Mon
day last.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

l. X. Miller, agent for pianos and organs, has
n second hand Mason & IIamin organ, which
can be secured at a bargain. 1t has two hanks
of keys, eight stops and four sets of reeds and is
in good condition. Just the thing for a church
or lodge. If.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

Latest thing out. Patent Re versible hat
Three hats in one, for $3.50 at VI. Q. Brit
tain's
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11
EREAs BROWNS INSURANCE AGEN-

NOTICE
All persons indebted 10 the undersigned on Book
Account pIior 10 June lit 7t arc IcQUcs tod TO call
ana - tue by note or oiheTWkc before january Isl
lsd, us mtCr that an unsettled accounts WIN Doe pae-
cd IN The LANDS ut an unVCf Ice collection.
=. j. SNiSNEN, NJ, ID.
Having associate Win me rr. Wm, NcEclyy, We
are prepared tu attend promptly tu Wl UU tcsalOnal
calls iu Modich, SurptrN, and Obsi, tl,,a. Public
patronage Is respectfully so lClted,
sMlSltkR & McKElNN.
Icr,c, town, NOV. 10 ON.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11
Business Notices.

For Mince Meat, at 13 cents pound, and
a fine lot of Cranberries go to RusselPs
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

THE DAY YOU WERE BoRN.-lIere is an in
.lallible method of discovering the day Of the
week on which any person was born, Or the day
of the week on which a given day of the month
any number of years previous occurred, TO the
number representing your age in years at your
next birthday add one-fourth for leap-years, this
amount divide by seven, and the remainder,
counted back from the day of the week on which
you were born. For instance, at your next
birthday you will be 81 years old, this divide
by 4, and the quotient, 6, added to "a gives 80
as the amount, which divided by 7, the number
of days in week, gives four weeks and re-
mainder of two days. Now if your birthday
this year comes on Monday, count back two
days and you have the day on which you were
born, Saturday. Try it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

New Orleans Baking Molasses, choice Syr-
ups from so cents to 81 gallon. A fine as
sortment OF Young Tyson, Imperial, japan
and Black Teas at NJ. NJ. Russers.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

TOWAN DA BOOTSl TOWANDA BOOTS
The best and most reliable for every one
to buy. Try them. For sale at McKin-
neys.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

A sure prevention against colds. Buya
good Over Coat now selling at cost. At ID.
Lowenberg's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

Selling out! Wall Paper and Window
Shades can be had at cost now at Philips
Book IL Paper Store. Feb. f. 2w.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

The celebrated Tamaqua Boots-the best
in the world. A trial of one Pair will con-
firm tne above. For sale at T.. NJ. Knorr' 5
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11
4 DMINIsTRATOR's NOTICH.

n ESTATE or LYDIA ZIMMERMAN, DECEASED.
Letters OF Administration the estate OF Lydia
zimmerman, late OF Centre township, COlum-
bH county, deceased, have been grahted by the Reg
iser OF said county TO Isaac X. Hildlc, Of orange
township. All persons having claims against the
estate Of the deCcdent requested present them
tor settlement, and those indebted 10 The estate 20
make payment TO the undersigned administrator
without delay. ISAAC lnlplNE,
Administrator,
Jan Il, ',G-Gw Of Orange township.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

Don't he worried and annoyed with not only IL
poor quality Of Coal but dirty and slary besides,
but buy of c. W. NEAL ~ Bro. who deal only
in the best qualities. 32tf
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

Splendid assortment of umbrellas from
l.50 to $40 apiece at M. G. Brittains.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11
New Table Linens at |. w. Hartmans.

For RENT. The House, barn, and lot on
East Street, formerly occupied by /. w.
Niles, apply to BRoCKwAY q ELwEL1
Bloomsburg, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

Real estate for sale and rent by NJ. Wyn-
koop. Feb 3t
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11
Rubber Boots at McKinncy's.

FARMERS, ATTENTION l}usscl takes Butter
Eggs, Lard aud Produce in exchange for goods
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

The undersigned takes th, method of ill.,
forming the public that ho has on hand a
SALNE which is Il sure cure lor Piles. rs its
merits have been tested 10y quite large
number; and Parties wishing tn Iurchso it,
can get it by calling at his residence on
East Stree! bloomsbury EVAN { JONES.
Jan. l,lS7G.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

WATER PROOF WATER PROOF
Boots ut McKinney's
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

Now Calicoes, and 10 cents this weel
at w. Hartman's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

Centennial BoooH g. Shoes at +. NJ.
Knorr's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

DUSINE ESS CARDS
ID VISITING CABnS,
LETTER HEADS,
blIl. llkAnS,
FOSTERS, &C., Sc.
Neatly aud Choaply printed NJ the CoIuu.
BlAN pthCe.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

HATS HATSu HATS Il.
Newest coIors,
Brown, Black and Navy Blue.
Just received at u. I.uwenheigs.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11
GOA
COAL.


c. w. NEAL & BRO, Wholesale & Retail
Dealers in all sizes of the best qualities OF
Red and White Ash Coal, at the very lowest
market rates. Have constantly on hand large
stocks of
Domestic
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

Centennial Seamless BAGS 30 cents a
piece ut NJ VI. RuSscl'5
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

The highest cash price paid for Mink,
Skunk, Fox and Musk Rat skins by ID.
Lowcnberg.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

Good clean Coal to be had only Of G. w.
Neal q Bro. 32tf
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

New Muslins to-day at I. w. Hartman's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-02-11

j. S, BAcHMAN, Light Street.
, 1876-09-11
RAILROAD NEWS.
TIE ST. LOUIS RAILROAD,

TIE ST, LOUIS RAILROAD,
Special Cs55e,pondenes u Tia Tyituns.
ROCKFORD, ILL.,, Sept. BAT meeting held
at Dixon last Monday the citizens along The
limo from Sterling 10 Byron accepted the propo-
sttIon Of 0sterberg, on behalf Of the St. Louis,
Rock Island Il Chicago Nairaad Company, to
build the e1tcntion hctwocn Sterling snd Byron,
and complete tile same by Nov. 10, 1870, for
100000 and the right Of way granted. Nnrk
las already been commenced, and the .1oh will
probably. be completed by tho date agreed
upon. Your correspondent Is Furthermore In.
formed that Ostcrberg will be Il, Rockford in q
lew dnys 10 submit to our capitalists and busi.
ness men final proposition 10 extend the road
from Byron to this city, thus giving us direct
lima to H.. Louis, and third competing line to
Chicago via Chicago {; Pacific Road. The prol,.
ositfon is that II Rockford will hllscrbc $b0,060
worth Of stock, and Eive the right of way, the
Company Will build and complete the road by
Dec. 1, 1870, and Iii addition, If tic tltrI-
dends paid OIL the stock should he less than 10
per ccBtum per annum, the Company Will make
up the deficiency, aud guarantee 10 ,'er cent On
III money invested. The Interest w}ll he para
ble quarterly. Wc hardly think our citizen,
can afford 10 lose this last chance to get over M
mtles Of railroad for $5D, 600. We shall probably
make deal.
, 1876-09-11
4 MARKET GRIEVANCE.
~ FTIFITNE@V OTT~y11TECE@
Tn thS Edif0r Rf TAs Tribune.

=" "7 F+d'!oE a. 1he Tribune.
CHICAGO, Sept. D.-Thcrc Is one subject Of 30
Wal IN intercst to auch m immense class Of
cItizens, that wonder It has called forth a. vet
50 httie public discussion. allule to tho mode
ot sci'islg peaches md other fruI. in our mar
kets. There Is fast growing up An abuse Of
What, at arst, seemed convenient custom,
which is already assuming the sl,sps Of IN alarm.
ing fraud On consumers. The selling Of peaches
by the basket for few years was ali right. ia
was kept uniform consumers soon 30.
taEne familiar with the quantity tbrv
contained, AMI could buy With reasonable ctr.
ta'asy ~ to how much they Eut for their money.
grown SIN Aliur and smaller, so ti,at now tbey
arc only about half their former stze. and Il
t!minut1on continues long, At the same rate, va
ssa,l hare baskets holding about three peaches
caeh @ o. as the standard package. Tho baskets vary,
too. ~ Size and sllnpc. md no man can appro1i.
mate 70 M idca OF what he has bought TIL hs
has taken Ills peaches home and counted them,
It Is most unhenra.ot way Of ae,ling goods
an1 Why consumers have 80 far submit
Never,wese such opportunities for fraud and
imposition, on tile Iast Of the seller, as here
Quite class Of dealers make business Of re.
packing fruit in sr'allcr baskets, anu selling u
EclEctc't or choice packages.
=, The custom of using baskets Is 20 profitable
that now VIC sct oil kinds Of fru!t,-apples,
TOMATOES, pears, plums, sweet potatoes, etc.
offered tn the deccltful little parcels II 20 muck
basket. II the amount III quarts or pound1
was guaranteed, this would DO ali riehi
aud rery convenient, but AZ It is.
It Is m unrnitiEatcd fraud. on
CONSUMERS. We might ii well have ali kinda
Of groceries dealt to Us In packages Without re-
gard to weight Or measure IS hare these atticleG
50 dealt. Il Is time public opinion nsa aroused
On this subject, and check put On ths syste1n.
hope we shall hear from both consumers and
dealers tl!eir views on this growing eTil-a nui.
sance to loncst men OF both classes. Ftuit
should be sold By weight. The idea Of aelllug
without weight or measure Is not to be tolsfs.
Ated, Crr1zrr