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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-08-30
YOUNG MEM

jWho may be suffering from the effect off
youthful follies or iDdiscretion. viii dol
lWell to avail themselves Of this. the great
Test boon ever laid at the altar of sufferingI
humanity. DIR. ~PINNEY will guaran
tee to forfeit $500 for every case of seminal
weakness, or private disease of any kind on /
scharacter which he undertakes and fails TOT
lcure. He would therefore say to the unfor-S
gtunate sufferer who may read this notice
THAT on are treading on dangerous gronnd1
when you longer delay In seeking the properE
sremedy for your complaint. You may bek
lin the first ptage; remember you are APP
Il roacl ing the last, If you are BORDERING
5npon the last, and are suffering some IT ALI
5of it's i'll effects remember thar If You perl
Isl It 10 procrastination, the time must come
when the most skillful physician can rem
Hler you no assistance when the door of
shope will be closed against you; when nos
fangel Of mercy can bring on relief. In noI
Tease has the Doctor failed of success, Thety
flet not despair work upon your Imagination
Put avail yourself of the beneficial results
Eof his treatment before your case il beyond:
4 he reach of medical skill or before primI
death hurries you to premature grave 1
Full course of treatment, SOS. Send money!
Eby Post Office order OF Express with FULL
description Of case.
Call, or address,
DIR. A. 3. SPINNEY,
mo IL Kearnsv Street. San Francisco.a
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-08-30
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNER
SHIP.

YNyHE FIRM HERE1 oFoRE TXIsTiN0
b under the name and style Of Cook
4 MILLS, doing business in the town OF
Winnemucca, is this day dissolved by mutual
consent, Mr.. Thomas Mills having purchased
the en- ire interest Of +. 4. Cook in the con-
Germ. All persons who are indebted to
the said firm are respectfully requested to
pay the same to Thomas Mills, vino assumes
aud will pay all the liabilities Of said filn.
+. #. COOK,
THOMAS MILLS.
Winnemucca, August 2j, 1871 auz7.3w
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04
Plant Early Potatoes Only

Prof ''McAfee, of the Iowa Agricultural
College, advises the planting of early varie-
ties of potatoes only, in order to cut off the
supply of food for the potato beetles late in
the summer. This, we think, is an excellent
suggestion, and for other reasons than those
named by Prof. McAfee, There are, at least
two broods of this insect in season through
out the greater part of the Northern and
Middle States, and in some favorable locali-
ties three, Now, if none but the earliest
varieties are planted, the tops will be ripe
by the time the first brood comes TO maturi-
ty. The second brood, not finding its favor
ite in abundance, a large portion must per-
ish, for, say from the first of August until
the following spring is rather too long u time
for the mature insect to live, especially il
cut short OF food. 1t is generally the second
or last brood that hibernates, passing
through the winter in safety but by cutting
off the supply of food we may at least lessen
the number which are to pass of the follow
ing season. 1t is worth trying; in fact, any.
thing which is likely TO lessen the number
of this great pest should receive due atten.
tion at this time.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04
Hog Cholera.

A Michigan farmer says; ~ have new
er known of an instance of cholera among
hogs that had clean quarters, and were fed
regularly, kept warm aud dry, although fed
exclusively on corn, and if they had pure
drink. do not attribute the disease to any
cause alone, but combination of them. To
put hog in cold, wet muddy place; ex'
pose it to hot days and chilly nights, allow
it to pick its food from the dirt, and drink
from some filthy pond or hole, is enough tC
make hog sick, and to invite every known
disease hog flesh is heir to- This is true
and farmers everywhere will study their in.
terests by keeping their swine in clean
warm pens.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

The London Musical World has the fol-
lowing "A celebrated vocalist, whose de-
meanor and acting We're as awkward and
ungainly AS his voice was beautiful, said
one day to Charles Bannister; DO you
know what made my voice 50 melodious |?
No. replied Bannister, why, then, when
was fifteen | swallowed by accident somt
train OIL 4 don't think rejoined Bannis,
ter it would have done you any harm if
at the same time, you had swallowed dan
cling master"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

Nova Scotia sends this little story: A
farmer, passing a bad piece of road, upset
his load of potatoes. Angrily he declared
he would make the Road Commission pay
roundly for the damage. Referring to the
list he discovered that he was the Commits
sioner for that district, and he concluded to
overlook this neglect of the roads.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

4 visitor to private lunatic asylum, who
found distinguished man sitting
moodily alone, went up and said to him,
"how do you do, think have seen you
before. May ask your name" "My namel"
returned the man fiercely; 81 am Alexander
the Great !" "Why," said the visitor, who
suddenly remembered having already had a
discussion with the man, "the last time |
was here you were 81. PauIp' "Yes, of course
the man rejoined quickly, "but that was by
the first wife"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04
THH BEST Hv7DEwru,

The following letter from Rev. X. 4. Best Pastor
Of NJ. L. Chursh, Natick, Mass, viii be read with
interest by many physicians. Also, those suder-
ing from the same disease as lfcted u son OF the
Rev. H. 8. Best No person can doubt this test,mo-
ny there ~ no doubt about the curative powers Of
VEQErISE:
SATIcK, hasA. Jan. /, L5Il-
Mr.. Il r. STEVENS: Dear slr>--NYe have goo.l ree-
son for regarding your VEGE TINE medicine Of the
greatest Value. We feel assured that It has been
the means OF saving our sons life Tie is now seven
teen years OF agc FOR the last two years be as SUI
ierd from necrosis OF his eg, caused by scrOfuous
affection, and was so far reduced that nearly All yho
saw him thought his recovery impUssiole council
OF able phyfician5 could yfve us but the faintest
hope Of ever raliylng two OF the number declaring
that he was beyond the reach OF human remedies
that even smputatlon could not save him. as he had
not vgor enough TO endure the operltion. just
then we commenced giving him vEGErINE, and
from that time to the present he has been continu-
ously improving. He hss Rtely resumed his STUD
les, thrown away his orutches and cane and walks
about chcerfully and strong.
Though there IL sti1 some discharge from the
opening where the limb was ianced we have the fuh
lest confidence that In htto time he win De per-
fectly cured,
He has taken about three dozen bottles OF vESE-
TINE but lately uses but ttle as he declares that
he Is TOO wen TO be taking medicine
Respectfully yours
& ;. BEST,
MRS. L. G. y. BEST.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

tic medicine that can be employed cleans
ing the stomach and bowels, and even the
blood. In small doses OF one pill day,
they stimulate the digestive organs and
promote vigorous health.
AYERS PILLS have been known for
more than quarter OF century, and have
obtained worldwide reputation for their
virtues. They correct diseased action in
the several assimilative organs OF the
body, and are so composed that obstruc-
tions within their range can rarely with
stand or evade them, Not only do they
cure the everyday complaints Of every
body, but also formidable and dangerous
diseases that have baiiied the best OF
human skill While they produce power
tul effects, they are, at the same time, the
safest and best physic for children. BY
their aperient action they gripe much less
than the common purgatyes, and never
give pain when the bowels are not inilamed.
They reach the vital fountains of the blood,
and strengthen the system by freeing it
from the elements of weakness.
Adapted 10 all ages and conditions in
all climates, containing neither caiomel
nor any delcterious drug, these Pills may
be taken with saieN by anybody. Their
suGaT-coating preserves them ever fresh,
ant makes thcm pleasant 30 take; while
being purely vegetable, no harm can arise
from their nse in any quantity.
rgErAREp "a
Or, J. c. AVER & co., Lowell, Mass,
,,,., Practical and Analytical Chemists.
SoLD ~ ALL btUGGlSfS ENkKIWHERE.
Oct. 10, ls7S-iy
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

All Moon, San Francisco Chinaman,
being on trial for murder, was told by his
lawyer that the best defence would be an
alibi. The prisoner said that he could ar.
range readily for witnesses, and he did.
Three of his countryman swore that, at the
time of the murder, he was at work in q
wash house two swore that he was asleep
at home, and others would have sworn that
he was in other places had not the lawyer
ipterposed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

by Western papers to go to Florida and
start an orange factory, passed through At
lsnta on his way home yesterday. His
breeches were harnessed to him by one sus-
pender, and he stood up to a free lunch
counter with the air of a man who knew his
rights and dared maintain them.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

A gentleman was dining with rnr'v
Home Rulers the other night, when 70
body insulted the Queen. 4 gallant
loyal IEjshman was on his feet in an ins
"Sir," said he to the culprit, "the duel
not now in fashion; but, ifyou had n
that remark fifty years ago, ! would call
out Tomorrow morning
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

The following advertisement is from =
New Zealand paper "Mr. John Cow b -
to intimate to the party or parties who art
in the habit of helping themselves to ii,
frewood, that he has no further use for it.
He hopes that the taste which they 81
strongly display for heat may be gratifisd
If not in this sphere at least in the next"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

In making up the yearly statement of tra
average American people this year, ii look
ed as though we were the thinnest, most bill
ious, dyspeptic people on the face of the
globe, when the doctors came upon the
tramps, and that rugged, healthy class OF
the community at once brought the stan
dard of national health up to 92! per cent
above that Of any other nation.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

During recent examination of class OF
Youngsters, in one of the Philadelphia
SCHOOLS, the teacher asked "What ia a
monarchy? 2? and was Immediately answer
ed by bright little eight-year'old boy
"A country governed by a king" "Who
would rule il the king should dieY" "The
queen" "And if the queen should die
who then would be ruler?" "The jack"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04
ALL DISEASES OF THE BLOOD.

II VEGET me Will relieve pain. cleanse, purify
feet health after trying different ph slclans, many
remedies, suffering for years, Is It not conclusive
Is this medicine performing such great cures II
works in the blood, In the circulating fluid 1t can
truly be called the GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER. The
great source OF disease originates In the blood and
no medicine that does not act directly upon IL to pu
rify and renovate, has any lust claim upon public
attention
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

A sad, sweet smile went wandering
n pious congregation in Chicago ths "t
sunday morning, when the good pas or.
with tender and solemn intonation, rfad ;
"Do men gather thorps of grains, or thiss
of fsles ~
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

Shell, the dramatist--an Irishmau--,
day being at rehearsal where Char
Young was playing the hero, intending
give peculiar effect to the situation, CT
out: "Here, Mr. Young, you must dr
your sword, and find you have not T.
oper
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

A quarrel happened between an old gen.
tleman and his son, the former reproached
the young man with his ingratitude. II
am under no obligation to you," said the
youth "on the contrary, you have done me
serious injury, for if You had never been
born, I:should now have been heir to my
grandfather"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

The Graphic alleges that the oysters in
the New York aquarium open their mouths
at the approach of their keeper, and that
they try to follow him about by series OF
ungainly leaps. If this doesn't start a
clammy perspiration upon the regal brow
of Truth, nothing will open her pores.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

"rhat's all right, remarked the grocer,
reassnringy, as he chased the piece OF
cheese back into the customers basket,
whence it was cndeavoring TO escape.
"Yes" replied the customer, obviously, 81
know IL must be, for mite is right"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

Carefully elaborated statistics ,how ~.
the average cost of refreshing a Brstor 3
derman is 1924 Tho economy of the
fathers in saving the old six cents vi
they might just as easy have made !
square 50, is to be highly commended
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

A New Yorker threw mince pie at hi:
wife and she got divorce. A man who
will wantonly squander mince pie thai
way, when hundreds OF New Workers ar,
in a starving condition, doesn't deserve tt
have wife. Why didn't he throw the pie
dish?
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

An Iowa paper tells oi "a smart wife q
helped her husband to raise seventy &C
of wheat. ! he way she helped him was
stand in the door and shake broom Mt Il
when he sat down to rest.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04
Recommend Il Heartily.

South Boston, Feb. !, 1870
Mr. STEVENS : Dear Sir-I have taken several bot
Ties or your VEGErINE, and am convinced II Is q
valuable remedy for Dyspepsia, Kidney ComNa alnt
and general debility OF the system.
can heartily recommend II to all suffering from
the above complaints Yours respectfully
MRS. MONROE PARKER
$50 Athena Street
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

Byron wrote "How sweet to hear the
wstch-dog's honest bark From which we
infer that Byron never attended midnight
sociable in farmers water melon patch.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04
PTeparedby Stevens, Boston, Mass.
Vegetine is soM by all druggists.
WHERE TO ADVERTISE.

A. T. Stewart says the best advertising mediums
ne has ever found are the old established organs Of
the two political parties at the several county seats
throughout the Union" ''These,n he saws nreach
every family OF the least account In their several
counties and are more carefully than any other
class OF journals" II Mr.. Stewards Judgment Is OF
value, there Is no difficulty In deciding which paper
t Is for the interest OF business 70 advertise In
The CoLuMBlA DEMOCRAT, upon which this paper is
partially founded, was established In 1898, and the
COLUMBIAN now enjoys a wider circulation and
greater prosperity than II ever did. II goes week
ly into two thousand families in Columbia and ad-
Joining counties and by most OF them is read from
th 1rst TO the last line IL Is the only recognised
exponent OF nearly nve thousand Democratic voters
In the county It gives advertisements TASTY as
play that makes them attractive to It's patrons thus
ehsnr1ng greater certainty that they Will perase
them. Willie its circulation Ia undoubtedly muon tho
largest In the county, the advertising rates OF the
COLUMBIAN are no higher than those OF ether papers
with barely half and several not fourth the num-
Der OF subscribers Facts like these speak for them
selves. No shrewd business man wifl neglect to In
sert MS ADVERTISEMENTS In the COLUMBIAN Il
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

The foolish man will ask woman if her
baby il not a trife cross-eyed, but the wise
man will take the cars to Syracuse, and
make bis inquiries by postal card.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

John Kitten, of Illinois, claims to be les
years old. If that kitten is ever to be rec
oenined as 4 cat, it is about time that he
was at IT,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

Are the most eff
iectivs and congo
NAL lpurgative ever
discovered. They
are mild, but ef-
fectual in their
operation, moving
the bowels surely
and without pain.
Although gentle
in their operation,
they are still the
most thorough and
SEARCHING cathar-
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04
Humorous.

There is some talk of starting a funny a
per in Romc--a sort of Roman Punch -
know.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

NOTICE.
From this date the Bloomsbury Gas Company win
put In service pipes at nrs cost and furnish and set
| inete at four dollars each.
The company nave on hand q lot OF gas tar suited
or painting roofs, and posts or other umber6 placed
Pnes i osats per gallon or $3.50 ger barrel ia !, y.
| Oc. l6,Tn " w. Aus5
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04
Ayers Cathartic Pills.

For all the purposes OF Family Physic,
and for curing Costiveness, JaunGice,
Indigestion, Foul Stomach, breath,
Headache, Erysipelas, Rheunstism,
Erupnons and Skin Diseases, Bill
ionsness, Dropsy, Tumors, Worms,
Neuralgia, az u Dinner Pill,
Tor HurltYinR tho Blood.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-12-27
The War and the War Cloud.

The war outlook in the East is
gaining in interest. Russia's power
over Turkey is alarming England.
The British Parliament is called to
meet January II. Germany, Austria
France and Italy sympathize with
Russia. 1t is understood these pow
ers will shack" Russia in changing
the map so that school boys will no
longer have to learn anything about
"Turkey in Europe" England will
not be satisfied with this arrangement
but against such a powerful combina-
ton dare she interfere? Her reason
for dissatisfaction is her possessions
in India, of which the Queen is EN-
press. If Russia makes acquisitions
now she may in time threaten Eng,
lish power in Asia. A war between
all these nations would be the great
est in history, and it may come. The
combined armies would have many
more soldiers than England, but the
latter is master of the sea, and it is
"Sea" that Russia is fighting for.
England has made great preparation.
AT Gibraltar and Malta she has stores
and war material which it has taken
year to accumulate. Without very
much study of the situation we come
to the conclusion that England does
not intend to interfere. She will
strengthen her posts on the Meditera-
mean and around India in the hope Of
invulnerability in the future but will
permit the other powers to slice up
European Turkey as they please
While they are doing all this by war,
and while she takes advantage of the
occasion to strengthen her present
Eastern possessions, she will by trea-
ty make English subjects of the Egyp-
tians and look further up the Nile.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-12-27
The Inauguration at Madison.

Prominent gentlemen of Madison
had meeting in the Agricultural
Hall of the Capitol last Friday even
ing to make arrangements for the
Inauguration of the Governor and
other State OMoers, January 7th.
Committees of Reception, Finance,
Military, "Floor," and Arrangements
were appointed. A Chicago Journal
dispatch says oft:
Several gentlemen made speeches
urging that the affair be made re.
cherche in all respects, vying IN ele-
gance and impressing eclat with the
most gorgeous of all former ocea-
sions, and an honor alike to the city
of Madison and the state of Wiscon-
sin. This sentiment was shared alike
by prominent representatives of
both parties. An important feature
of the inauguration ceremonies will
be the presence of military compan-
les from Milwaukee, Green Bay,
Sheboygan, Mauston and Madison
the most efficient in the State-who
will take part in the grand parade in
the afternoon aud be present at the
reception and grand ball in the As
sembly and Senate chambers in the
evening. There will be no especial
cards Of Invitation issued, but all citi-
ems of the State are cordially invited
o be present and take part In the
erem onies.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-12-27

the voluntary and involuntary paHper. Here
has been the objectionable laxity and fault
Even the worthy beneficiary is too often al
lowed to lose his self respect by receiving aid
after the need is past Any system Iessening
the seii-exertion and self denial of the poor is
a mischief and pregnant with disaster. The
1aint oil unJustifiable beggary, once contract
ed, Is almost lncurabie, and descends to child
ren's children more surely than the virtues
OF land owners and the valor OF princes.
TO get living without work is not de-
sire monopolized by the poor; nor the wish
Tor comforts, even luxuries, without the sweat
OF labor. Hatred of work, too often accom-
panied by hereditary ignorance of industry
and economy, is at the bottom of half this
worlds misery. Pauperism is not its only
growth. Other dangerous classes merit leg
islatlve attention and our compassion, although
they may shower gold upon the poor and
wretched and despise the labor supporting
their rank. The host of splendid idlers in
community, living on the drain injustice and
fraud made upon honest, ill-paid labor, is as
deserving of condemnation as the paupers who
in allowing themselves to be supported by
others, are thieves, and should be treated as
such.
Our charities, 1t seems, bid fair to undergo
sort of civil service reform. Nobody denies
the need. This favorable symptom OF fu-
ture requirement of forecasting discretion In
our alms-glving is an out-reach of the grow
ing reformation, not so visionary as sore may
seem.
1t is thought awful that in chris
tian country any one should die OF
starvation. So it is. Bat there is
som ething more awful even than
that. Souls may be dying of mani.
ton. Men may be helped to imbe
cility. Self respect and ordinary
manhood are often sacrificed by the
very means taken 10 keep in the lit-
tie animal life. There are more souls
killed by charity, and more man
hood is ruthlessly sacrificed on the
alter of eneficence, than the bod
les preserved by such instrumental
ity in a poor semivitalized state Of
existence, from which, too often, al
that makes life worth having has
taken its departure.
1t is very difficult to help without
hurting self-respect and selffeliance.
Difficult, yet not impossible; and the
more the truly charitable set them
selves to accomplish this difficult
work, the better it will be for all
concerned. And when it is accom-
plished, then charity will verify be
twice blessed-blessing him tha
gives as well as all who receive.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-12-27

We publish the announcements IN our adj
vertising columns for pay, and seldom trouble
ourselves to enquire as to the qualities or
merits of the wares advertised, further than
to assure ourselves that they are legitimate
and respectable But when an article per-
forms miracles in our midst, transforming the
old to young, in appearance at least, we can
not pass it by unnoticed. We know of PEG
pie who, years ago, were gray-headed and
who now wear dark and glossy hair. How is
this? 1t evidently is not colored, for II has q
perfectly natural appearance instead OF the
harsh, dry, staring look of hair stained with
nitrate of silver or other common hair dyes.
No it has been restored to its youthful color
lustre and vitality by the use of that wonder
of wonders, Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair Re-
newer. 1t has many initators, but there is
nothing like it. The test of years only in
creases its fame, while its imitators die and
are forgotten Boston Daily Globe.