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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

The Public Schools except Room Number One
of the Third street school, closed on last Mon
day afternoon. Prof. Schoonover and wife,
who have charge Of Room Number One, Third
street, were obliged TO lose one week during the
term, and therefore will not close until next
Monday. At the Fifth street school the exer-
cises were very interesting, and large number
of visitors were in attendance In Room Num-
Der One, under Prof. Wilbur and Mrs NJ, Ed
gar, speeches, dialogue, songs, and gyrnnas.
tics were the order OF the day. When the pro-
gramme was al out half completed there came a
part that was not on the bill. Prof Wilbur
was requested to appear OH the stage, when he
was met by Master Peacock, who in the name
of the students presented him with an elegant
family Bible. The professor WAS taken COM
pletey by surprise, and occupied several mo-
ments in attempting to check his emotions.
When he had sufficiently recovered the power
sf speech, he responded in few remarks thank
ing the pupils for this token of their love. and
respect. Miss Edgar was then subjected to the
same ordeal her present being beautiful pearl
ca I'd case. Then the performance went on. A
part Of the programme was the presentation OF
Dictionary to the student who had made the
most progress in drawing during the term. A
committee consisting of A. G. Smith, J. G
Brown, and Geo +. Elwell reported unani
mously in favor of Number one, who proved
| TO be Miss Lulu Potter. The dictionary, giver
by Charles f. Scott of Wilismsport, was pre-
sented by Mr.. Brown in an appropriate speech
In the other rooms Of this school, and III,
Third street school, the exercises were credita
BILE to both teachers and pupils, but space viii
not permit US to go into details.
| We have just cause to be proud Of our publi
schools They were never in better condition
than they have been during the past winter
We have but one suggestion To make, and tina
ia, that hereafter at the closing exercises th
Opera House be used, instead of the schoc
rooms which are entirely too small for such oC
cssions. II would be but slight expense to III
school district, and afford much greater sati'
faction 70 teachers, scholars and viAiiors
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

How TO BURN CoAL.-A vey common mis-.
take is made and much fuel wasted in the man
ner of replenishing coal fires both in furnaces
and CRATES. They should be fed with little
coal at time, and often; but servants, to save
time aud trouble, put on great deal at once,
the first result being that almost all the heat
is absorbed by the nesly-put-on Goa, which does
not give out heat until it has become red hot
Hence for while the room Is cold, but VIXEN
it becomes fairly sglow the heat is insutierahle.
The time to replenish a coal fire is as soonas the
Goals begin to show ashes os their surface, then
put on merely enough to show layer OF black
coal covering the red. This will soon kindle,
and as there ia not much of it, AN excess of heat
will not be given out. Many also put out the
fire by stirring the CRATE soon as fresh coal is
put on. thrs leaving all the heat in the ashes
when it should be sent TO the new supply oi
coal. The time TO stir the fire is Just when the
new coal laid on is pretty well kindled. This
| method of managing coal fire is troublesome,
hut it saves fuel, gives uniform heat and pre-
vents the discomiorts of alienation OF heat and
cold above referred to.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04


81 Gabriel's Protestant Episcopal Church
in Sugar Loaf Township was consecrsted on
Tuesday May lst, by M. A. DeWolfe Howe,
d. D Bishop Of Central Pennsylvsnia, as.
sisted by the following clcrgymen, Revs. r.
F Caskey Of VIII iamsport. J. Peck, Dan.
vile, L. Zahuer, Bloomsburg, J. Hewitt,
Hasleton, aud J. McA. Harding the minister
in charge A large oongrega ion witnessed
the impressive ceremony, about nifty persons
from Bloomsburg being in attendance. It Is
needless to enter into history Of the strug-
giles of this church for an existence, or to de-
scribe the building, both ofwhich have been
recently given in the COLUMBIAN Suffice
it to say tina, through the earnest efforts Of
the members of the Parish and the Pastor
the work has been most satisfactorily compile
ted.
Services began at half past ten with the
conservation ceremoSies; then followed Morn
ing Prayer, the Psalter and Lessons being
read by Rev. L. Zahner, the prayers by Rev.
j. Peck, Epistle and Gospel by Rev. j,
Hewitt, and the sermon by Rev. T. f. Cas-
key. The sermon was an excellent discourse
appropriate for the occasion. The music was
furnished, by special request of the vestry,
by Misses Freeze Brewer, and Elwell, and
Messrs. Hart and Townssnd accompanied
by Geo f. Ewell, organist. 1t is unnec IS.
ary to speak of the quality of the singing
F'r several years these ladies and gentlemen,
when members of st. Pauls choir, Blooms
burg, enjoyed the reputation Of being one Of
the best choirs in the diocese, and their sing
ing on Tuesday was fully up to the oil stand
ard, eliciting complimentary remarks from
the Bihop and clergy, and many ofthe con
gregation. Alter service the clergymen re-
turned to the residence of John Swartwout
Esq. where they were handsomely entertain
ed and the choir we're taken in charge by
DR.. ]. +. Chaplin and lady, Of Benton, al
whose house bountiful and delicious diunc
awaited, to which all present did full justice
In the evening the Bishop performed the ritz
of confirmation when several persons wer'
taken into the church. One of the most in
teresting incidents of the day was the pre-
sence of Joshua Brink Sr. who was mem
Der of the vestry Of old St, Gabriels in 1912
and who though very aged and feeble i
again on the vestry Of the church which hs
risen like "a Phoenix from the ashe- Of tn
old parish The occasion was thoroughly en-
j yablc, anlwi.l long bo remembered will
pleasure by all whosa privilege it was to bt
| prpsent
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04
MURDER WILLOUT.

A few years ago August Flower was dis
covered to he certain cure for Dyspepsia and
Liver complaint, few thin dyapepics made
known to their friend. how easily aud quickly
they had been cured by its use The grea,
merit. of Green's August Flower became her
aided through the country by one sufferer tc
another, until without advertising, its sale
has become immense. Druggists in EVER
TOWN in the United States are selling it
No person suffering with sour stomach sirl
headache, costiveness, palpitation of tho
heart, indigestion, low spirits, etc can TAKE
three doses without relief Go to Moye
Bros, and get bottle for IS cents and try it
Sample bottles 10 cents. April 90, '77-lyj
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

The truth Of the matter Is, that unless the
Town clock can BE- 40 regulated as to indicate
somethi- & like the correct time it hal better
te stopped Divers rsons who have placed
station gazing di.consolateIy after departing
trains, ami the commnnity is rapidly degener, .
ting ino a mingled condition of bewilderment
and profanity painful to contemplate. The
Court House bell took a freak, day or two
ago, and tolled Aolemnly all day, no one assist.
ins, bnt whether in grief at the wretched time
kept by the clock beneath or in sorrow for the
Commissioners Of the cnnty in relation to the
NV all job, we could not ascertain. Let the
clock be r. gnated or oppd.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04
May 4, 4w.

There will b meeting of the Joint Com
mittee of the Legislature on the Fish Dtpart-
ment at Harrisburg, on Tuesday May sth
Hon. E. j. McIIenry, ofthis county, is one of
the Committee After the election of an engi.
nerr and clerk, the Committee will inspect the
fish ways at Columbia Dam. There seems tc
be no doubt that, if proper shutes were built
shad could come up the river, as they have
made their way through break and been
caught above the Dam. We hope the Com
mitiee will do something TO ensure the passage
of h,se fish up the river.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

On Sunday morning last a nu"ber of Sir
Knights belonging to Crusade Commandery Of
this place 'ook special train ON the D. II. &
w. K r.. at Caiaw's4a for Sunburv to attend
the funeral of John Cadwallader, late q mem.
ber of Calvary Commandery, lDnviIlel. At
Riverside large number of Sir Knight-, head
ed by Stoe's Band entered the train The fi-
neral took place at . o'clock p. NJ and the pro-
ce-sion was one oflhe larg st We have ever
seen. The knight Tempiars took the lie d,
followed by the Blue Lodge Masons, iiremen
and citizens. The streets were literally crowded
with people.
AT the grave the solemn and beautiful TEN.
plar ceremony was performed, aided by choir
and organ. We regret to state that on the re-
turn from the cemetery small hoy was run
over, and seriously, il not fatally Injured, by a
reckless driver
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

In view of the multiplicity Of inventions, and
the many complications arising under the pat
ent laws, persons desiring to obtain valid pat
ent- cannot be too careful ia securing the eer-
vices of experienced and skilled attorneys. Mr..
F. A. Lehman, of Washington, d. c., has
b en- several years an examiner in the Patent
OHic>, and is one Of the most successful prac
itioners before the Department and the Courts.
He requires no fee until the patent is secured.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

The Colossal Bronze Statue of Victory which
sands in the Park, Mt Lowell, before the tomb
OF the fist soldiers that fell in the revolution.
one Of the first objects sought by strangers visi-
ting our sister ct,, which inde d many vi il
pnrposely to see this elegant object of high art.
1t was obtained from the King Of Bavaria by
DR.. j. c. Aver, to whom his nmje.ty was es.
pecially gracious in acknowlel ement of Whist
his remedies are reputrd to have done for the
suffering sick. 1t was donated by the Doctor
to the City Of Lowell as permanent and speak
ing emblem of the victories both of Science and
Hagestoun ,fd.) Press.
Mny 4. 4w.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

An act was passed at.the last session of the
State Legislature, has been signed by the Gov
ernor and become law, requiring Justices Of
the Peace and Aldermen to render judgment
within ten days after all evidence shall have
been heard. Heretofore the law required judg'
ment to be rendered in twenty days, and this
change is one that should be remembered by all
having suits pending or who expect to have
business of this kind to attend to.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

The Attorney General has given the State
Treasurer an opinion in which he claims there
is due the State from counties, under &c, Of 1S42
which requires, in case they do not pay an
nmount of State tax equal to the appropriation
made for the common schools annually, enough
to make mp the deficits. The Attorney Gener-
al shows that the Indebtedness of the counties
to the State for the past three years is about
81, 100000.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

Bloomsbury ia musical town and has on all
occasions evinced its warm appreciation oi
"sweet sounds" in all forms-and yet the dark
eyed sons of Italy who manipulate the hsnd
organ visit us not. Once they did, but of late
they have become al rare as $40 bills. Why i
this thus ? We ask for information, not for or
gan grinders,-and We request that the editor
OF adjoining counties will not mention tina
Bloomsburg is pining for the dark'syed foni
aforesaid or that countless uickels await theil
coming.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

The first days of ''ye merrie month of May
were not remarkably humorous on the con-
trary the temperature was very like that of the
February just passed. There was general and
lively demand for heavy overcoats and those
whose parlor stoves had been removed for the
season, sat in the kitchen o'nigh,s. and ejacula-
tel dolefully at intervals Goodness gracious,
what weather." And they were right-it was.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

BARGAINs.-F. Stockman, 25 Bond Street,
n. y is selling bankrupt stock ofjewelry,
and offers as much for 81 90 as can easily be
retailrd at $1,000 See his advertisement in
our columns. The Boston Globe, N. Y. Day
Book, and ot her frst.cl.ss papers recommend
him highly, as strictly honorable ami goods
lrai fInas
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

A COW belonging to Eli Robbins, of Fishing
Creek township, recently gave birth to singu
lar monslrosity. On one side of the head the
mouth extended to the ear, and on the other
aide very nearly 40; the upper jaw was seven
inches long, the lower, three inches. The head
somewhat resembled that Of dog. From thu
hips, near the back bone, grew two tails, which
were without bone and grew together at thu
ends. The nondescrpt was born alive but VIZ
subsequently killed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

At about half past seven O'Clock on Saturday
night pistol shot broke the stiffness of the air,
at the corner of Second and Centre Streets A
crowd speedily gathered and it was ascertained
that George Briggs had been shot by James
Green. Both are colored men and both were
intoxicated. The cause of the trouble ia no,
known. Just before the shot was fired Brigg-
struck at Green who instantly drew pistol from
his pocket and discharged it full at the breast
N Briggs. The ball struck the breast bone and
glanced around the ribs. Probing failed to dis
close where it lodged. Briggs was taken to
Meyer Bros Drug Store, where he received
prompt medical attendance and Green was
locked up The wounded man is doing well
and his injuries though severe are not likely to
prove fatal.
This is another Of the many strong arguments
against the perncious habit of carrying deadly
weapons. The law on the subject should be
rigidly enforced
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

The Hazleton Sentinel says tramp recent,
stopped at the house of Philip Harris, in Col
eraine and was given something to eat. No
,icing that John Harris, aged IS, was blind il
one eye, he said he could cure him. He tolc
the tiiicted man to take a sour apple, cut it il
two, and rub the cut edges on the eye. Th'
young man did as he was told and regaipe6
sight. He had not been able to see cut Of tn,
eye for seven years.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

Some post master has returned to this office
the COLUMBIAN addressed to Thomas Jones,
stating no reason therefor and giving no posi-
office address. This is no notice at all az re-
quired by law. If this postmaster does not give
us the address of Jones we shall send it as usual
and collect the amount from the postmaster. II
he doesn't understand his business, it is time he
learned and we will help his education.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

The railroad companies are doing all in their
power to break up combinations of engineers
and firemen, on the principle that such combi-
nations are wrong; and yet in the face of their
argument these very companies are forming II
coal combination to increase the price of coal
and regulate the supply according to price,
Tli' is consistency with vengeance.-Edston
Erpyess
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

A safety envelope to prevent tampering has
been devised. On the tap the words 'attempt
to open" are printed with double set Of chem
icals, the first impression contain ng nutgals
and the second green vitriol. II the flap be
steamed or moistened in any way the magic
printing will appear.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

Some Of the new Spring hat. worn by the ladia IS
are hideous--we grieve to lay it, but such is
the fact. They are huge, i'll shaped and re-
aembe an overgrown bouquet. The truth is,
that millners who invent such monstrosities
should be locked up in some quiet place like a
lunatic asylum, until the genuine good taste of
the ladies achieve a reform
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

And now Wilkes Barre, undismayed by the
separation of Providence fiom the city of Scran.
ton, desires to incorporate Ashley and King
ston and thereby gain higher rank am ing the
cities of the State Scranton has heretofore
stood third on the list but Reading will now
tnke tha, place
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

The many friends Of f. D. Hughes, for many
wears conductor on the L. & B. railroad will
he sorry TO hear that he has been discharged.
He was as popular man as there waa on the
road aud was thoroughly efficient officer. No
reason fr this action on the part of the com.
pany has been assigned 40 far as we have
head
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

DR.. Richardson, Of England, who is now rec
ognzed as a high authority on matters OF do
mestic hygiene, says that so Fahrenheit is the
right degree Of temperature for health, and that
those engaged in literary or artistic work can
not possibly be too careful on this point. II
their labor be prolonged or severe the temper
sture may be allowed to run up to 65', or 7O'
The same rule applies to all sedeniary person.
and children studying Our rooms here ar,
apt to be at least ten degrees too high for heal
thy persons.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

BY Law approved March ssd, arbitrator
are to receive two dollars per day and Eve cents
per mile for travel, provided that In csses where
no defence Ia made and In cnses in which the
nrbitrators shall be engaged less than Eve
hours, their fees shall remain as heretofore.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

The Caiawl'sa people are much excited over
the Reading railroad trouble anil sympathi,e
heartily with the engineers. 1t is said that the
" 'men AMI children his-ed an engineer, the
nIhcr day. who hal taken the place of Broth
erhood man, whilst running hs train through
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

In the Fall Of 1875 ex.SheriHr Millard buried
some beets in his garden and ey remained
nndi'tnrbed until last week, when they were
dug up and found to be in good condition and
Il, for cooking. Thes were eaten and were
quite palatabe.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

White, smooth and soft any lady's hands,
arms or neck may become, who uses Glenn's
Sulphur Soap PimpIes or other 6is6gnre-
men's Of compIexional nature, are surely
obliterated by this healthful promoter of beauty
Depot, Crit.enton's No. Sixth Avenue, New
York. Hills Hair & Whisker Dye, black OF
brown, so cts.
Mnu Au
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

The Supreme Court Of the United States de-
cided lat week, that the payer of check ~hich
has not been accepted by the bank on which it
il drawn can not maintain an action against the
hank. Until acceptance there is no privity of
contract between the payer and the bank
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

Ladies fine Shoes, all widths and sizes
at McKinney's.
COALi COALll COALlll
We are now offering the Celebrated Sus-
quehanna Coal Cos Coal at the following
cash prices:
No 6. 81 65 per ton on wharf.
No 5. 3 81 per ton on wharf
No. 2. 3 and = 90 per ton on wharf
Blacksmith 5 Lump 2.g0 uer ton on wharf.
Bitumnous 450 per ton on wharf.
35 cen 5 per ton additional, for delivery to
any part oI the town
Coal House Rates i cents per ton less.
No 6. to Lime-hnrners 81 so per ton
Coal screened before leaving our yards aud
full weight guaranteed.
Orders left at |. w. McKcvy's Store, at
our Office. or sent through the mails will re-
ceive prompt attention.
Your patronage is respectfully solicited.
G. ". NEAL & Bro.
May |, 1877.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

II. II. Cummn and J. o. Parker E-qr., Of
Willian'ports were In town on Wednesday to
ask Judge Ewell to hold court in that city, on
Saturday, to hear an mportan, snit relative to
bonds 10 which the city ia interested. The
Judge accepted to their request.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

We hereby give notice that We have a local
and sSislant editor, foreman, and fall force
Of journeymen and apprentices. We have re
ceived SC many applications this spring that
we insert this notice once for all. No COM
a. Inicaiions will be answered unless stamp il
enclosed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

FACTS FOR THE PEOPLE.

Fncts for the Farmer Facts for the Merchant
Facts for the Horselnan Facts flr the Sock-raser
Facts for the Poultry leeper-Facts for the Bee
keeler-Facts for the Lawyer cts for the abOrer
Facts for the Fruit-raiscr farts Tor the Gardener
--Fucts for tho Doctnr-i'nots foi the Dairym0n-
Facts for Tie Heusehod-F Facts Tor every family who
wants To save money.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

Mr.. George Leacock, one day last week shot
FIVE fine ducks at the river. Two of them were
butter-ducks, so called, The others resembled
what are known as scaup, The latter are large
birds and get their name from the shell fish on
which they feed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

One of the poor directors of Schuylkill coun'
ty visited family recently whose children
lived on dog meat. When the director entered
the house of the destitute, the father of the chill
dren was cooking dead dog, they having
grown used to the horrible dish.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

We have received communication from
Catawssa but do not publish it because. first, it
bears no signature. and, second, because it is
highly abusive of person Of whom we know
nothing. The COLUMBIAN does not take part
in persor al anarres.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

The police at the Jail are jolly set of fel-
lows and musical too We have on several oc-
casiona, recently, enjoyed their singing. They
probably did not intend to serenade us but We
return thanks all the same.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

Jacob Hess, of Sugaroaf township has placed
US under obligations by sending few Indian
relics. One is one axe shaped stone, as smooth
as glass and supposed to have been used in
dressing the skins of animals.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04
OTIS FOR AGENTS.

That this Is tie most important advertisement for
you yet published, being the best chance to make
money ever offered. The press endorses IT, your
own paper endorses II, everyone endors' 5 II.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

1t may not be generally known that persons
who from carelessness or other cause take from
the post-ofice the letters of another and fail to
return the same, are liable to fine of $500 or
one years imprisonment
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

There's nothing like enterprise. Here's the
Poltsvllle Evening Chronicle, with audabe de.
sire to satisfy ils readers utterly regardless o
expense, printing dispatches from England
''by cable 10 the Evening Chronicle" Extrava
CANT but co.umendabe.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04
Gents Fancy Shoes at E. NJ. Knorr's.

The Ladies favorite: Mrs. Knox fiutinj
machine, at j. Schuyler & Sons.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

Flour is selling in town at the rate of 81.
per barrel and potatoes for Sl4o per bushel
Thus have the necessaries Of life become luxu
ries which must be beyond the reach OF many.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-04

The pioneer humble bee of 1877 crept out of
his hole in the ground yesterday, and after
looking around for an hour or two for boy to
sting, found him, stung him, and went back to
clean house