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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-06-09
Agricultural.
American Potatoes in England.

Dr. Masters is frankly forward in his
Gardcacr's Chronicle with complimentary
but doubtless deserved appreciation of
American potatoes. They are said to pos.
SEES certain peculiarities of character that
constitute almost distinct class and it is
admitted that they have to some extent su.
perseded "old established favorites." They
are described as quickly attaining maturity,
and they continue fit for use "for great
length of time" The tubers are mostly
large and very handsome, and the varieties
may all be termed enormous croppers The
whiteness of the flesh is also remarkable,
and in most cases they are very foury when
cooked, and of excellent quality. On this
point however, there is some divergence of
opinion-some soils and some seasons APP
pearing to be more favorable for their de-
velopmcnt than others. The character of
haulm is also quite distinct, the foliage be-
ing large, broad, pale green, and ripening
off early. Dr. Masters regrets his inability
to add that they are not subject to diseases.
The Late Rose" is mentioned as worthy
Of particular praise-"an enormous crop
per, frequently producing tubers from eight
to 10 or II inches in length and unlike
most other large potatoes, the whole is usa-
be The skin is pale red or rose, the flesh
pure white very dry and loury, and of ex-
cellent quality" 1t is further said that this
is great improvement on, and must not be
confounded with, the American Early Rose
OF previou. introduction. The Extra Early
Vermont is also particularly praised as n
"potato of the same character but much ear
lier and of dwarfer habit, quality excellent" "
Brownel's Beauty is properly named being
zone of the most beautifully colored red po-
tatoes we have seem while its more substan-
tal merits are equally well defined. Ofthe
white-skinned American. varieties the more
noticeable ard the Climax and Breeses Pro-
lihc "the latter a very beautiful variety and
both great troopers and of fine quality. Re-
ference is then made, and descriptions given
of several new sorts of home growth, (Which
stand up in defence of our own country
against our ans-Atlantic COUSINS" and
which are ''reapng laurels fast" and it is
added in conclusion that sin the English
we have perhaps little finer quality, and
tubers more suited for Il genteman's table I;
but in the American sorts we have undoubt-
edly far heavier cropping properties COM
bined with fair average quality at least,
which will render them very popular wher-
ever crop is an object"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-06-09

Prof Marsh is as good judge of idols as
he is of army blankets. Mr.. Barnun re-
Gently left lot of Central American idols
that he had used in one Of his shows with
New Haven merchant to sell, and Prof
Marsh bought them for $3.50. Mr.. Barn
um, not knowing what had happened, me-
the Professor one day, and said that he hat
lot of idols for sale that cost him 81 600
but "the fact is" said Mr.. Barnum, that
the first day after their arrival in New Hav
en-, some fellow came in and offered the MAJ
in whose charge they were left $3.50 for tn
whole collection, and got them" Il an
the fellow" said Prof Marsh; and he think
the idols are worth far more than they cos
the Snowman.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-06-09

SWINE IN PESs.-Swine kept in pens dur
ing the summer should have chance to get
at the earth, and be provided with water
trough of sufficient size to allow the hogs To
wallow. Keep the pens sweet and clean,
as on them depends much of the prosperity
of the hogs, although they are generally
considered filthy animals. Vegetable mat
ter should be given daily. 1t is good plan,
when wedding the garden, to throw purslay,
pig weeds ETC., into the peu, Charcoal and
forest leaves, or fine cut straw, make good
deodorent and absorbent for the sly.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-06-09

are run on all through trains OF this road
This is the ONLY LINE running these cars be-
tween Chicago and ST. Paul, Chicago and Milwaukee,
or Chicago and Winona.
AT Omaha our SeeDerS connect with the overland
sleepers the Union Pacific Hailroad for all points
west OF the Missouri river.
On the arrival OF the trains from the east or SOUTH
the trains OF the Chicago North Western Railway
leave Chicago as follows
For COUNCIL BLUFFS, OMAHA AND CAIIFoRSIA, Two
through trains daily with Pullman palace drawing
room and sleeping cars through TO Council Bluus.
For ST PAUL AND MINNEAPOIIS, two through trains
daily, with Pullman palace cars attached TO both
trains.
FoR GREEN BAY AND LAKE SUPERIOR, two trains
daily, with Pullman palace cars attached and rum
ming through TO Marquette.
FoK MILWAUKEE, four through trains daily, Pull
man cars On night trains, parlor chair cars on day
trains.
Fox SPARTA AND WISONA and points In Minnesota
one through train daily, with Pullman sleepers Il
WinOnn.
For DUBUQUE, via Freeport, two through trains
daily with Pullman cars on night trains.
FoR DUBUQUE AND La crosse, via Clinton, two
through trains daily with Pullman cars on night
train TO McGregOr, Iowa.
For SIOUX CITY AND HANKTOH, Two trains daily Pull
man cars TO Missouri Valley junction,
FOR LAKE GENEVA, four trains daily
For ROCKFORD, STEhLINU, kENOsHA, JAEEsyiIIE
and other pointsyou can have from Two TO ten trains
| daily
New York office, No Ais Broadway Boston oflice
state Street; Omaha UItice, 253 Farnham Street ;
san Francisco Ofllce, l2l Montgomery Street; Chca
90 ticket Oliices 62 Clark street, under Sherman
| House corner Canal and Madison Streets; Kinzi,
street depot, corner W. KinZe and Canal streets
Wells street depot, corner Wells and ktnZie streets
For rates or Information not attainable from you
| home ticket agents, apply TO
W. II. srEssErT, MARVIN IIuGnITT,
Gen. Pass. Agt, Chicago. Gen. SUPP, ,Chioog'
| Feb. 4,TG-ly
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-06-09

THE RIGHT SORT OF CoLLECToRs.-Tw
Comstocks, members of a certain church in
the city, were appointed a committee to col
lect subscriptions to certain amount. One
of the men being officially notified of his
appointment, hunted up his partner and told
him what they were expected TO do This
last mentioned half of the committee stood
aghast. "What are we to do about the mat
r?' said he. "Well, I'll tell you what
shall dol shall just go into the bank here
and draw check for my half of the sum VIZ
are expected to raise" "Good l nevel
thought of that | shall do the same" sail
the other, his countenance showing signs o
relief. The pair went into the bank ant
drew their checks for the amount they wer
expected to raise and the trouble was al
over.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-06-09

When Louis Philippe was staying at the
Star and Garter, Richmond, he walked one
day by himself to Twickenham, for the pur-
pose, as he SAID, of seeing some of the old
tradesman who had served him when he re-
sided there. AS he passed along the road a
man met him, pulled otl his hat and hoped
his royal hghness was well. "What's your
name ?" inquired the king. "What were
you when | lived here?" "Please, your
royal highness," replied the man, Il kept
the Crown" meaning an ale-house close tC
the entrance of Orleans House. "Did you
indeed" said Louis. "Why, my dear fel
low, you did what was unable to do"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-06-09

STRONG BEARD.-Three brothers bearing
n remarkable resemblance to each other, re-
Gently went into the same barber's shop, and
on the same day to be shaved-onc in the
morning, the other at noon, and the third at
night. When the last one appeared, the
barber, who was n German, dropped his
razor in astonishment, and exclaimed: "Vell
dat man has de fashtest beard l never saw
shaves him dis mornn', shaves him at
dinner-times, and he comes back now, nit
his beard so long as it never wash"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-06-09

The following specimen of English pure
and undrfiled is from the Liverpool Times
"a doctor was lately summoned to cottage
at Hardwood, in Teasdale, and found boy
in need of his services. Put out your tongue
said the doctor. The boy stared like an
owl. My good boy, requested the medical
man, let me see your tongue Talk En-
glish, DOCTOR said the mother; and then,
turning to her son, she said: 'Hoppen thy
gobbler, and put out thy lolIiker.' The boy
rolled out his tongue in moment
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-06-09

milkman was lately seeking the aid of
The police to trace the whereabouts of a
family who had left the neighborhood owing
him Is shllngs. "Well, | suppose there
was nine shllings' worth of water in that
milk account" remarked the inspector.
That's where it gals me-that's where it
hurts !" replied the dealer. "They were
new customers and l hadn't commenced to
water their milk yet"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-06-09

TnE VALuR oF STABi,E MANURE In
1879 the manure Iasdo by i2S horses belong,
ing TO The Philadelphia street car stables
Was sold at public sale at lfom sl2 10 SlG
per horse. solne lots sold a. Sld per horse
at private sale. The average amount pro.
aaee1 by horse per year was five tons. A
,aa Qg lhe Manure as drlly re from the
stables measured about ssyeaysix cubic
fyet.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-06-09

a boy on his way to Sunday school found
|seventy-live cents. This good fortune was
held mp to him as reward for being found
a the path of duty. He was very much
struck with the idea until he heard that
another boy had found dollar while settling
up pins in ten-pin alley. And now he
doesn't see his way in the future quite so
clear.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-06-09

Connecticut expressman's account OF
his experience in a recent railroad accident
Il was pitched against the safe. | scram-
bled up with the other fellows, and then |
missed something, and exclaimed, All is
lost whats lost' inquired the brake
man. why, my ear. always thought
that | should lose one of 'em some day.
Then looked up and saw it hanging from Il
hook where my head was plunged, aud then
l reached out and unhung it, and by
thunder it wasn't my ear, but my CANVASS ex.
press bag"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-06-09

A poor curate sent his servant to a chand-
ler's shop, kept by one Paul, for bacon and
eggs, for his Sunday dinner, on credit. This
being refused the damsel,a she had nothing
to cook thought she might as well go to
church; and entered as her master, in the
midst of his discourse, referring to the
apostle, repeated "What says Paul 2"
The good woman, supposipg the question
addressed to her, answered paul says,
sir, that he'll give you no more trust till you
pay your old score"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-06-09
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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-06-09

The animal more familiarly known as The
potato bug has presented itself for examina-
tion and determination.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-06-09

At one time Daniel Webster had difficult
ase to plead, and verdict was returned
ganst his client One of the witnesses
pame to him and said, Mr.. Webster, if
Pad thought we should have lost the case,
might have testified good deal more than
did, 1T is of no consequence replied the
lawyer, the jury did not believe word you
Said
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-06-09

He isn't six years old, and he said
llease, sister Sarah, can't have another
yecc OF that nice custard pie you made ?"
why, deary, you are too full for utt terance
pw; look ut that luscious dumping on your
late not half eaten" ooh, well, sister,
now the dumping side is full, but the GUS
|ard pie side feels rather empty yet"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-06-09
RAIL ROAD TIME TABLES
DnILApELpI1A AND READING ROAD

PHILADELPHIA AND READING ROAD
ARRANGEMENT OF PASSENGER
TRAINS.
MAY qo 1876.
TRAINS LEAVE RUPERT As FOLLOWS SUNDAY EXCEPTED
For New York, Philadelphia, Reading, Pottsvllle
Tamaqua, &C, 1888 al
For Catawlssa, ,3S II. m. and 1886 m.
For wllliamsport, 6,34 a. IN. and 400 p. m.
TRAINS FOR RUPERT LEAVE AS FOLLOWS, SUNDAY Eh
cEPTED)
Leave New York, s,45 q. m
Leave Philadelphia, 9,i5 a.. m.
Leave Reading, 1l,S a. M, Pottsville, 1910 p. m
and Tamaqua, 1,30 p. m.
Leave Catawissa, 6,25 O. m. and 400 p. m.
Leave Wiamsport ~, 90 IN. and 800 p. IN.
Passengers isrd from New York and Philade
phia go throulsl ithout change OF cars.
j. E. wooTTEN,
JAM Il, IS DIT. General superintendent.
NORTHERN CENTRAL RAILWAY
~ COMPANY.
on and after November goth, 1873, trains viii leave
sUNBURY as follows:
NORTHWARD.
Erie Mail $40 a. m, arrive Elmra....".1t.5o a. IN
Canandaigsa... 3.35 p. IN
Rochester 5.l5 "
NagaTa......... 40
Remove accommodate ion lilo a. m. arrive Williams
rt12o5p.m.
Elmlra MAJ i.15 a. m, arrive Elmira 1920 a. m.
Buffalo Express T.1o q. IN. arrive Buffalo $50 a.
SOUTHWARK.
Buffalo Express $50 a. M arrive Harrisburg 4.50 a. m
" Baltimore $40 ="
Elmira La Ills a. m, arrive Harrisburg 100 p. m
Washington 1880 /"
Baltimore $50 "
" Washington $50 "
Harrisburg accommodation $40 p. IN. arrive Harris
burg 1850 p. m.
arrive Baltimore 1925 a. m
Washington G.13 "
Erie Mail 1888 a. M arrive Harrisburg 1905 ~ IN.
d" Baltimore $40 I"
| d" Washington 1875
All daily except Sunday.
d. NJ. BOYD Jr, General Passenger Agent
| Al. CASSATT, General Manager
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-06-09
CALIFORNIA
Omaha and CaliEOrnia Line
Chicago, Madison & st. Paul Lir
WinOna and st. Peter Line

Is the only route for WinOpa, Rochester, owatonna,
hankato, st. Peter, New Tim, and all points In
southern and central Minnesota. IT'S
, 1876-11-03

The PERUVIAN SYRUP Vitalizes and enriehes
the blood, tones up the system, builds up the
brokendown, cures Dyspepsia, Debility, Dropsy
Cbills and Fevers, Chronic Diarrhea, Nervous
Affections, Boils, Hunors, Diabetes, etc. Thou
sands have been changed BY the use Of this rem.
edy from weak, sickly, suffering creatures, to
strong, healthy, and happy men and women
and invalids cannot reasonably hesitate to give
it trial.
A S2-Page pamphlet, containing history d
the PERUVIAN SYRUP, valuable paper on pro
medical agent, testimonials from distfneuished
physicians, elergymen and others, will be sem
free to any address. SETH W. FowLH 4 SoNs
ProprietOrs, So Harrison Ave-, Boston. Sold bJ
dealers generally.
, 1876-11-03
cCSsuMrT1OS CAN BE CURED.
'cHsScK's sI,s. sEA Nv. MEER Z, ToS: =,


SCHENcKts MANDRAEE Pills
Are the only medicines that viii cure Pulmonary
Frequently mi tdIcInes that will stop a cough viii
occasion the death Of the patient; they lock up the
liver, stop the circulation Of the blood hemorfhage
follows and In fact they clog the action Of the very
organs that caused the cough
Liver Complaint and Dyspepsia are the causes OF
two-thlrds OF the cases Of Consumption. Many per.
sons complain OF dull pain In the side, consfpa-
tion coated tongue pain In the shoulder blade feel
ngs Of drowGlness and restlessness, the food Lying
heavily on the stomach, accompanied with acidity
and belching up OF wind
These symptoms usually originate from dlsor-
dered condition Of the stomach or torpid liver.
Persons 80 affected, II they take one or two heavy
colds, and the cough In these cases be suddenly
checked, Will find the stomach and liver clogged,
remaining torpid and inactive, and almost before
they are aware the lungs are mass Of sores, and
liberated, the result Of which Is death.
Schencks Pulmonic Syrup Is an expectorant
which does not contain opium or anything calcu-
lated TO check q cough suddenly.
schenck's Sea Weed Tonic dlssolves the food
mixes with the gastric juices Of the stomach, aids
digestion, and creates a ravenous appetite.
When the bowels are cOstive, skin sallow, or
the symptoms otherwise Of q bilious tendency,
Schencks Mandrake Pills required.
These medicines are prepared only by
J. II. SCHENcK a Son,
N. +. corner Sixth and Arch Sts., Phila.
And are for sale by all druggists and dealers
, 1876-11-03

ALL coarse weeds may be removed by
dropping into the heart Of each oil Of
vitrial- 1t should be applied with stick
notched round for an inch or two at the
end, the better to hold the liquid, one
dip of which viii hold enough to kill
one or more plants, one drop being suf-
ticient if the acid is good /; the vitriol
misses in burning up the weeds. The
sticks should not be pointed, the bottle
having wire round It for convenience
Of carrying. It is, of course, needful to
intrust the Fitriol and its use to careful
person.
, 1876-11-03

That truth is mighty and will prevail in spite
Of ignorance, sophistry and superstition is fact
which the whole moral and intellectual world
Acknowledges. Equally true is it that clairvoy-
ance and the gift Of healing are actual powers
possessed by Donald H. Percy, who makes such
wonderful revelations and effects such remark
able cures at No. liz Kearny street. The many
thousands who have already visited him have re-
ceived proofs Of his extraordinary ability in read
ing the past, present and future and healing dis
eases which battle the agencies Of medicine. To
them tits unnecessary to say anything in support
Of the claims advanced by DR.. Percy, while to
those who have not yet consulted him Il need
only be said that his reputation in London was
that Of the foremost clairvoyant and healer Of
the age, and that since his arrival in this city he
has not only commanded the respect Of all who
have come in contact with him, but given re-
peated evidences that the exceptional gifts which
enable him to master the secrets OF nature and
human life are bona fde in their character, So
far from there being anything specious about
him or his doings he is frank and truthful with
all who visit him, proving himself at all times
faithful to his representations
His second number Of the San Frdncisco Ms
cettdng, just published, contains many things of
startling nature, pertaining TO his marvellous
lore. This is particularly so in reference to an
article on 1.-THE Future" which reveals what
will happen to San Francisco and the world in
general during the next two or three months.
These predictions are given in plain language,
with no Delphic mystery in it, and while some
OF the prophesies are necessarily open to the
skepticism OF ignorant and preiudiced persons,
there is very little doubt that time will show
how thoroughly reliable they are. The Mis-
cellany" is the only newspaper in the world
published by clairvoyant, and should be read
by every one who has a mind open to the recep-
ton Of truth different from what obtains among
ordinary men. The other departments Of the
paper are highly interesting, furnishing enter
tanning information for old and young alike,
and it is safe TO say that in short time It will be
the most popular paper on the Pacific Coast
San Francisco Post
, 1876-11-03

BUTTKR.-Is butter q food-that is,
does it nourish and strengthen the
bodya Aasrsr: Butter is food quite
as much as meat. Indeed, there il
more strength stored'up in an ounce Of
butter than two ounces of the best lean
meat ; but butter will not furnish ma
terial to build up the tissues of the
body as bread and meat do. A man
would starve on butter diet in a very
short time. Butter is fat, useful in
the body to support the animal heat and
generate force, as coal and wood do un-
der the boiler, and of some use in build
ing muscular and nervous tissues. IN.
L. Hol6rook.
, 1876-11-03
Eass,sfDartp... On Fruit.

Trs Hfrar#H Hf daraurss U1 'ra rH..
srs 10 f-sIf. ari fsusr- o.. -Tt'iim's
rrrasra sI.... aa o iifsrrrf from -l'Tfs1-o,i
r..nIts If vas aI=sryei msaF wears
a.-s that -.rHs arrl~. Grown iu North.
.rn pI.-4 u,-s t,'Ht,,l a. higher rHl than
fhe a.r.a ..-fs crHuu tu tEr ~1rilsru
r.,rfs Hf 'hs STATE. un.lsr longer sum.
-s.r. AL a rInre u.afiv T.T-u.lirular
..r Th~ ,fs-t e darkn.~- On the
colorluc q summer par has l'"'n Oh
a.rvci ly fruit Cruuer~ specimens
uhish arr ucarly riI-ne'l IN the sunny
siie q The trs. assuming a more hril-
liant rg,i u plarr,l IN a dark drawer a
week o. tn iays before sofiening. than
II exros,,l O. light. Some curious facts
have lately been brought out 10y Pro-
fessor Sachs. Of Wurzburg. relative 10
a similar influence on flowers. Balls
grown and bearing flowers in dark
room presented their natural hues mas
turtium had more yellow flowers IN the
dark: wall flowers hal brighter bios
sons: other plants had paler flowers ;
the effects were diverse with different
plants. Such experiments would he in
teresting to repeat.
, 1876-11-03

CuREFoRA Vicious HRosE.-A horse.
no matter how vicious and obstinate he
may be when attempts are made to shoe
him, can be rendered quiet and manag-
able by making him inspire, during the
operation. few grains of the ethereal
oil Of parsley dropped on a handker-
chief. A large number Of trials of this
substance have been made with the most
troublesome and violent animals and in
every case with perfect success.-Sussie
R0mande.
, 1876-11-03

WASH FOR FRUIT TREEs.-The Prac-
t'cal F@mer, speaking Of wash for the
bodies OF fruit trees, recommends the
following: One ounce Of copperas to
eight or ten gallons Of water forms a
good wash, and is advised for trial as a
preventive against blight. One pound
OF bleachers soda and one gallon of wa
ter forms wash that cleans off all in
sects, and leaves the tree with fresh
young-loohng, healthy bark.
, 1876-11-03
From R. FeIIors. N. D.. OF mn. n. II.

Although have generally great objection to
patent medicines, can but say in justice to DR.
WIsTAB's BALsAM OF WILD CHERRY that it is a
remedy Of superiorvalue for Pulmonary Diseases
have made use of this preparation for years,
cious in the treatment Of severe and longstand-
ing Coughs. know Of one patient now in
comfortable health, who has taken this remedy,
and who but for il use, consider, would moi
now be living. r. FELLOWS, MD.