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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-29

In land case, recently tried in the Dis.
trict Courl, the jury having been dispensed
with, His Honor Judge Noonan acted as
judge and jury both. To have single man
acting as twelve seems very simple, but it
was bewildering 20 Deputy Sheriff Mccall,
WHO has been attending juries for some time.
One morning during the trial, for instance,
be looked ixedly at His Honor. and after
counting him several times inquired: "Where
is tho rest of your. When court adjourned
Mccall said rather sternly to His Honor |,
"Now don't you 20 talking about this case
among yourselves, and all Of you boys be on
hand promptly, or I'll hunt you up in way
that you wont like"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-29

SHE WANTED TO MARRY HIM.-The
stewardess Of the Plymouth Rock tells of q
romantic young lady who ventured too far
out at Rockawsy Beach and nearly drowned
but fortunately was rescued and given In her
charge. On coming to her senses the girl
declared that she would marry him who had
risked his life to save hers.
"ImpOssible," replied the stewardess.
"What, is he already married."
"No."
WASN'T it that handsome young man who
came unconscious?"
mo, it was Newfoundland dog"
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Ask Your Druggist for Them.


Females and all who value health should never
be without Dl;. SWAlNE'S TAX A>D SAkSAPA.
RlLLA plDl.S, as theS purify the blood remove al
distinctions, cleanse the skin OF all pimplcs and
bloches and bring the rich color Of health TO the
pale cheek. Female irregularities are restored TO =
healthy condition. They are certain cure for sick
and Nervous Headache. AS Dinner Phi, nothing
exceed them take one, two or three, as may be
found necessary unlike Others they neither grippe,
produce nausea or any other unpleasant sensation,
while they are powerful as II is possible for Il
medicine to be and be harmless. These Pills cleanse
out the dlsusdered humOrS, enrich and purify the
blood, remove all unhealthy bilious secretons OF the
stomach and bowels, causing a perfectly healthy
state Of the liver, and undoubtedly the best ca
thartic and ambitious medicine yet discovered and
we are determined that the sick shall have them at
box Of 30 PilIs.) II your druggist or storekeeper
has not got them, do not be put Off by any others
that may be offered IN their place. but send TO us d-
rect and viii forward by mail, receipt OF the
pi ice, rs cents u box or nve DoXeSes 81.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-29

A party met at public table, when the
conversation turned on the subject of trans.
migration Afr. X. WAS a firm believer In
tranSmgrat'ou, and was expstiating largely
upon its points, when he WAS interrupted by
a gentleman who was present with, "K,,
what do yDu suppose yourself to have been
before you were X ?" II do not know"
replied n, Il might have been pig, for
aught know" "Well," reioined his friend,
'"you have not altered much-only got upon
your hind legs"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-29
IMPORTANT TO ALL.
DR. WAYNE,
Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry

and other valuable preparations, entered upon his
professional career with the important advantage OF
regular medical education In one OF the Oldest ana
best schools In Philadelphia, ana, perhaps, In the
world. lie subsequently served Il faithful term OF
practice in the Philadelphia DlspenSary, and for ma
tions he enjoyed the most ample opportunities OF OBJ
tainlng an insight into diseases In oil their various
FORMS as well as for aSCcrtanlng the best methods
OF thc treatment In Offering, therefore, to the peo
pie OF the United states the fruits OF his extensive
professional experience In the medical compounds as
the best results OF his skill and observation he feels
that he is but profrering Boos TO every family
throughout the land. resting as he does, confidently
In the merits and cfcatiOus virtue OF the remedies
he herewith cominpnds. The vast amount OF testi
mony from all parts OF the world has proven doc,
TOR SWAYNES COMPOUND SYRUP OF WILD
CHERRY" the most efcaciOus remedy known, and
Il Is admitted by our most eminent physicians, and
all who have witnessed It's wonderful healing prop
critics. The WILD CHERRY In all ages OF the world
and In all countries where II is known has been just
but its great power 10 cure some OF the worst and
most distressing diseases among us was never fully
ascertaned until the experiments OF that Skilfull
physician, DR.. Swayne, had demonstrated its high
adaptation. in combination with Pine Tree Tar, and
other equally valuable vegetable ingredients, which
chemically combined renders ltS action tenfOd more
certain and beneficial In curing all diseases OF the
throat, breast and lungs. DR. SWAiNE'S WILD
CHERRY COMPOUND strikes at the root OF disease
by purifying the blood, restoring the liver and kid
neys to healthy action nytg0rating the nervous and
shattered constitution. II your druggist or store
other remedy that may be offered, but send to us d
rect, and we will forward half dozen TO any address,
freight paid on receipt OF the price, 81 per bottle or
81 the half dozen. Address letters 10 DIR. SWAYNE
& son, $50 North Sixth street, Philadelphia. No
charge Will be made for advice.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-29
THE COLUMBIAN,
JOB PRINTING
Columbia County Official Directory

President Judge-Willlam Elwell
Associate Judges-Iram Derr, NJ. q. Hughes.
PrOthonotary &c.-B. Frank Harr
Court Stenographpr-S. N. Walker.
Register & Observation-Disclosures II. Jacoby.
District Attorney--JOhn N. CLARK.
Sheriff
Surve yor-Isaac Dewitt.
Treasurer-Dr. II. ". McReynolds.
CommissOneTs-John Iierner, :. W. McHcnry
Joseph Sands.
Commissioners Clerk-Wlllam Krlckbaum.
AuditOrs-M. V. Is. Kline, J. B. Casey, E. B. Brown
COroner-Charlcs q. Murphy.
Jury Commssoncrs-Jaco II. Fritz, William II
utt.
County uperntcndent-Wiliam II. Snyder.
Bloom Poor Dlstrct-Directors-O =. Ent, Scott
VIM. Kramer, bloomsbury and Thomas Crevelng,
rjcott, o. =. Ent, Secretary.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-29

person remarkable for his stupidity and
Incidence, was desired by his wife not to be
gone SO much, al she was afraid to be left
alone.
"Poh !" said he, "naught is never in dan.
ger"
II know that" said she, "but Naughts
wife is."
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-29

The Watkins Express is responsible for
this: "a few Sundays ago we heard preach.
er of the Gospel, who holds forth over there
in Chemung county, make use of this vigor-
ous comparison: "a hypocriti1al Christian
can no more get into Heaven than a raccoon
can climb stovepipe with tea-kettle fas-
tened to his tail"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-29

When the Prince of Wales landed at Ports-
mouth, the crowd was so great that be could
hardly pass through It, until at last an Ia.
spired band master struck up"Tommy, make
room for your uncle, "wherrupon tke people
good naturally laughed aud gave way.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-29

Yearly advertisements payable quarterly Jrhn.
silent advertisements must be paid Tor DtfOro inseea
except where parties have accounts.
Legal advertisements two dollars per incn LOT tnree
Insertions and at that rate for additional Insertions
without reference 10 length. -. -.
Executors, Administrators and Auditors not'ces
three dollars. A -.
regular advertisements half rates. -,
Cards in the "Business Directory" column, ono
| dollar per year for each line. ttIIf fto
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-29

Last news from the spirit world-Medi.
UNI 1.-The spirit Of the late Mr.. Jones Is
present" Jones' widow with emotion); Il
hope you are happy, Jones'" Jones traps
OUT: "Far happier than 1 ever was on
earth" Jones' widow ''Oh, Jones, thea
you must be in heaven" Jones: "On the
contrary"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-29

A farmer, the other day, il the story be-
true. wrote to New York merchant asking
how the farmers sou Was getting along and
where he slept nights. The merchant repiieds
"lIe sleeps in the store in the day time. !
don't know where be sleeps nights.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-29
TIE SIMPLE FACT.

II seems proper ~ say that raturn made
under oath must be assumed 10 be correct
unless it can he shown IN be false. This Mt
tmpt has been made by the Times, and
growing bolder from day to day il eilDns
have finally eliminated in a specification Of
thirteen items, twelve of which are wholly
or mainly fictitious While the Time, was
thus making excursions into the regions of
fiction, it seems 10 have found it convenient
10 over hook tho possibilities of lawful dc.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-29
Miscellaneous.
TlLDEN'S INCOME TAX.
CRUSHING REPLY TO HIS DEFAMERs.

ACCESS TO OFFICIAL RECORDS DENIED TIL.
DEN. MOST OF THE ALLEGED RECEIPTS
WHOLLY FICTITIOUS AND FALSE
EVERY CHARGE FULLY
ANSWERED IN DETAIL.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-29

is generally preceded by moisture. like perspira-
ton, distressing itching as though pin worms were
crawling In or about the rcctum, particularly ut
nightwhen undresslng,Or In bed aTter getting warm,
II appears In summer well as winter, UrtentimCt;
shows itself around the private parts, and not con-
lined 10 males only, but IL quite frequent that fe-
males are sorey nnilcted, particularly in times Of
pregnancy, extending irto the vagina, proving dis
ucssns almost beyond l'o powers Or endurance.
Cases or long standing, prouuunccd incurablc, have
been permanently cured BY simply applying
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-29
Sole Proprletors and Manufacturers or
SWAYNES PANACEA,

celebrated all the world for IFS remarkable cures
ur ScrOfuln, Mcrcurial and Syphlitic complaints,
ANA IA eases where syplllltlc virus OF the parent
causes Development Of syphilis or SCrOfulu IN tho
child not hing has ever proved eGectual la C0Iil-
lletrl, cradiCalng every VcstgG OF these dangerous
complaints and all diseases arising from inpGriJy Cf
the blood.
Ba particular 10 obtain the genun", prepared
by DR. SWAYNE son, B3n +. 9Th ~. .,Phllaieinhia
see that the name IL spelled correctly, SNAYNE,
rs there are preparations OF soinew nat similar name
in the market.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-29
SSyAYNE'S OINTMENT,
EXTRACTS FROM LETTERS,

DR.. Swayne Il Son n:-Gcntlemen--The box OF ONT
mcnt you sent me by mail cured me entirely OF Itch
ing Piles. which suffered with for fivc years. En-
closed ind trty cents for another box friend UI
mind. ANDREw j. BEACH.
Farmwel station. LOudon co., Va.
Rev. Isaac Holland Webster, Taylor county ". Va.
writes:
November 20, ls75-I have been sufferer from
Itching Piles. ! procured box or your ointment
last spring which gave me Instant iclcr, and feel
confident It VIII effect II permanent cure Enclosed
lind fty cents for which please send Inc another box
by mail
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-29
An Eruption of 8 Years Standing

/ was troubled with an eruption Of eight years
itching. intOlerale at times tried many prepare
tlonH without finding relief. Through the use uf
Swayne's All-leallng Ointment am entirely cured.
JOSEPH LAMBERT.
At Hortsnan & Bros, 5th and Cherry Phla.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-29

EXAMINATIoN OF ITEMS.


First item-This is entered under date OF
February 10, 1862, as "Fee for Trustees
and Master Commissioners Deed, &c
$4,000" No such charge was ever made,
rendered or collected by Mr.. Tild4n or any
one on his behalf at the date mentioned or
Mt any Otherlime. The instru n,ent itself was
a simple trustees and masters deed, princi-
Pally consisting of recitals adapted to the
case of railroad foreclosure, and peculiar
chiefly in the magnitude of the property
conveyed. The preparation of such an in
strumeni could form no item Of charge worth
considering in payment for an entire SER
vice Of years, and no specific charge what
ever was ever made for H.
Second Item.-FebrusY rs, "Fees and
expenses, with reference 10 Deed Of former
Railroad Company, pursuant TO She order OF
Court, &c, $1,000" No saeh charge WAS
ever made, rendered or collected by Mr.. Til
den. In point of fact the document, which
Is not quite so long as an ordinary deed, aud
WAS intended 10 have the effect Of quit
claim, was not drawn hy Mr.. Tiljen At all
but by Judge N. III. Swayne now, OF the u.
5. Supreme Court. Mr.. Tilden MAS never
paid for ii in any shape.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-29
7 was entirely cured of Tetter

In its worst form by Dr. Swayne's Al-IIealing ONT
ment, and Shall be happy TO explain my case to III
VINO may call upon me.
JAMES MCKINLEY, West End Hotel,
23d Street, below Lombard, Philadelphia.
Sent BY mail to any address receipt Uf price, 81
cents box.
Describe symptoms IN all communications, and ad
dress letters to DIR SWAYNE son, Philadelphia
No charge for advice.
FOR SALE By ALL DRUG ,STS.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-29
Baifs ot advertising.

one ihdh, (twelve lines or its ednynleht ln Nonps
re typo ono or two Insertions, tl0O; three inses
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-29
sWAYNE,s OINTMENT
Itching Piles

Seems to cure every case, leaving the skin smooth
and clear without q blemish behind.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-20
no THE PATRIOTIC WouKN or NEW-Y0RE.

Having been duly appointed and confirmed as a
member of the Executive Committee Of the Women's
Pavilion at Philadelphia, to represent New-iork
State at large. / appeal to the women throughout
the State to form in each town n branch Committee
of Inspection of its own exhibits. 1t is earnestly
recommended that fund be raised to assist those
unable to bear the expense Of forwarding work. also
TO send operatives to ply their various industries
in the Pavilion during the continuance Of the Exh-
bltion.
The State organization headed by Mrs. Howard
Townsend promises heartily to cooperate with the
Womcn's Centennial Union in its endeayor 10 insure
a creditablc display of New-YoTk women's handl-
work art. industries and inventions. Blanks and
all necessary information will be furnished on app
cation by letter directed to Mrs George w. Cullum
Chickering Hall, Fifth-ave. and Eightcenth-st.,
Now-York City. ELIZABETH HAMILTON CuILUM.
March 1S, $40
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-20
WILLIAM A. DARLING'S POSITION

An INVESTIGATION or Ills RELATIONS TO THE
THIRD AVENUE SAVINGS BANK BY ORDER OF
TIRE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY.
A rcport has been current that William a.
Darling Appraisor at this port has been asked by the
Treasury to resign his Office account of charges re-
Gently made against him by the depositors OF the Thrd
Avenue Savings Bank II appears on Inquiry that nVes
legations have been made recently by Mt AoDot OF
Wasbiurton under direction OF the Secretary or the
Treasury Of the accounts OF the Third Avenue Bank WIN
view to determining whether Mr. Darling during the
lime Of his service a. Auditor and temporary secretary
wa. ulty of any dishonesty Encouragement uirDe-
coming In an officer OF the government -, L.,
Ja nm iS9i' Mr. Darling, who was auditor
nj the time, was called TO act as secretary unt
Al that time there was statute felHm,ns , sne
bank to make report Of IT. financial condition twice
wear and the report for January. ISL was signed Dy
sir Darling Last year the bank failed anu on con-
plant of tho dcpo,tors investigations were made Wh,cn
nnrn Tor heyn made On incorrect report January
1871. GA Feb. 81 OF this year Mr. DlruhS was heu
ON this charge before Justice Dlify, but was
discharged by Judge wesbr0ok the ground that me
statute undor which the report was MAZE was rep aled
previous TO the rest txndge p w. hh%ot in bs
report shows that there were irregularities III me method
OF keeping the books certain items o, e1psse' Dss
entered assets. thus making tho BOOKS show wrong
statement OF the properly OF the bank; also u@cIep
ancy between the proof ledger ana ,he geirr "yST
OF 80 600 Mr. Darling has also submitted report III
which he shows that although there may nave Deeh some
Irregularities in the accounts ne drew from Ins pS
only % 800 during the IL years that ne served rs q
director while hi, position auditor for three years
would cntitle him TO $4,000 ns salary that the re-
port III question signed by Richard Kelley
| President Of the Fifth National Bank. and
other trust worthy men tst me rfpSr Ts to e
which of he two led gers IL correct until the accounts OF
all the de postOs examined He also SHOWS tnat h
was responsible Tor certain uioaalfod' lo' 'ne ~
the bank on Atlantic Mail stock , J.. within,
II has boon learned thai Mr.. Darling went to washing
ton with his report on Satufdiy' out was oAlo'' " ~
this morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-20
EBENEZER III. PRAY.

Ebenezer H. Pray, a well-kn0wn business
man tins city died Fridav morning ut White Plains
mt advanced age. Mr. Pray was for 30 years engaged
in the cattle trade and provision business and was
member Of the Produce Exchange from 1861 to 1877
lie was q native OF Duchess County ~. Y. His mother
bound him out to the hatters trade Not choosing to
main with tho halter, he began dsovers assistant IN
driving cattle to New York. when the old Bulls Head
stood where the Bowery Theiter now stands. Henry
Astor became flvOably impressed with young rays
honesty and enterprise that he frequently placed large
s 40 OF money in lis hands. loan, 10 enable him 10
purchase cattle at the West to sell IN New-i orb IN lo2o
he bee me member Of the firm OF Eastead, Chamberlain
& Co. packers, ami Mr. Chamberlain retiring III ar
yrars the firm was known ilalslead ~ Co.. under
which title it still exists Three aud half years LATER
NJ. Pray retired rom business To his farm ani residence
at White Plains where he has for the last eight years
devoted himself the queter cares OF rural me- lie
,noyed remarkable good health until within day or TWO
OF pneumonia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-20
SILVER Va. PAPER CURRENCY.

TO the Editor OF The Tri6"he
SIR: Is not the proposition to begin inme-
daeIy the pon the fractional currency grave
mistake which liable to give the cause OF resumption
serious reyersei II silver a. cheap ~ geenoacRs
IL would Immediately into circulation In obedience
10 th, well settled law OF currency that cheap money
will drive dearer money out OF use. Just after the
panic OF 1873 when the premium on gold was 80 Small
that silver and reenbacks were nearly II not que ON
an equality people living Oh the Canadian border WI"
pcssed the fact that the smaller denominations OF silver
coin circulated to a considerable extent but "a soon as
gold went NJ (or more correctly speaking, when green
backs went DOWN. these silver coins again Disappeared
NOW IL the fractional currency IL redeemed ana slyer
put its place IL 1t noe absolutely certain mat Tue 'tet
viii NOT remain circulation, but VIII disappear as ias
n. Iasued as in the early DAYS Of tho WAY when We hi
10 use postage stamps aud private due blls i3r nlia
clauyel A Cheap and dear currency cannot circulate
aide by eide AID ~ ion1 silver no cheaper than
now T. and grceubucRs OF NJ low denomination as one
dollar are issued n IL idle 10 talk about r3ddelng lhe
fractional currency Tho fact that silver does not cru
arc a. cOncsya evidence that II h not nj present cheap
enough 10 warrant tn" proposed redemption rus Is
apsvn certainly worthy OF some tthliV1' 'A''i"''
Detroit, March II, 1876.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-20
i SCHOONER SUNK BY A COLLISION.

Nucb alarm was created on Saturday by
the receipt of the following Dispatch
W,suixCToy March l9.-Iho Signal Service observer
nj Hlrnrgat Iul reports: "A steamer was suAk ~
o'clock last night five miles north OF thls slatloi anu
nil" and half from the Shore caused by coming In con.
fact with threemasted schooner Inc schooner siSu
north this morning. The sea Is TOO rough 10 70 10 tue
wreck TO ascertain the name
Efforts were mado ascertain the name of the steamer
Int without result That it any one OF the European
steamers was believed 1t was thought, however
that IL might be a coastwiso steamship Inc owners Oh
ba F,uito the only steam vessel due about that point
., that time said that they did not believe IL was their
vcs,el The apprehensions which were felt subsidized
when the folio ing dispatch was received;
BARNgGAT, " j. March iS.-Parties Just arrived nom
the beach report that the vessel sunk about six mics
south nj Boiegat Light ia schooner. schooner and
big colllded about o'clock last night The brig sus
tanned no injury and passed TO sea, leaving passing
steamer 10 take Of the of the schooner VINO
were taken board the steamer IL Is Impossible 10
get the names of the vessels.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-20
OBITUARY.
AARON ARNOLD.

Aaron Arnold, senior partner in the firm or
Arnold, Constable g. Co.. died on Saturday morning, at
his residence In West Twenty in the S?d year OF
his age. Mr.. Arnold born in the Isle OF Wight In
1894. Although the OF farmer he early manifested
inclination for mercantile pursuits and deening this
country favorable the development Of his plans
for future success when 80 years OF age he came to
Philadelphia TO put his projects into practical shape
During his residence Of three years in that city he
devoted himself to a careful study OF the COM
parative business advantages or the different cities
OF the United states, and having finally Sc
Iccted New-York as the most desirable oca-
ton for his business moved to this city, and III 1927
established wholesale and retail dry goods store at
Canal and Mereersts opposite the site OF the present
wholesale house. At this time he associated with
his nephew George A. Hearn and the firm was known
as Arnold earn. In 1912 Mr.. Hearn retired and his
place supplied by Mr.. Arnods sonin-law James NJ
Constable The Of the firm was then changed 10
Aaron Arnold Coz and the house continued under this
until 1853, when the return OF Mr. Arnold from
proracted visit to Europe where he had gone to attend
the London Exhibition. his son Richard and T. Baker
admitted to the firm, which then became Known ny
Its present title. In 1868, on accoun OF the pa CROWN
OF the city and the consequent up town tendency OF INC
retail business Mr. Arnold selected the present site OF
the branch Nineteenthst and Broadway ana ~
the following Year. having seen the foundations oi te
house laid le the active cement OF the business
which this time had become one OF the largest III the
city-tO ais son and sOnIulaw. =,
The success life OF Mr.. Arnold Is ascrbed by those
who knew well his sterling honesty, his business
sagacity, aud his seadfast adhtrenc 10 ms flenas
whether rich BY his Industrious habits, ana
careful and tress devotion to business, lie succeeded III
establishing Of the largest importing wholesale
houses in tho country. For some time past be has cen
confined bis house unit o failing health ADOat
n week ago he contracted cold which was the lmnedi-
alto of his Ucath The funeral VIII take place on
Tuesday next from Trinity ChaTe IN West Iwentylitl-
st. whence remains will be taken to Greenwood Gem
etery for lnerincnt.