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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-25
A DASTARDLY OUTRAGE.
ATTEMPTED DESTRUCTION OF THE EXCHANGE HOTEL

On Friday morning, at about half past one
o'clock, the inmates of the Exchange Hotel
were reused from sleep by the thrilling cry
OF Fire" In an inconceivably brief space Of
time the house was filled with suffocating smoke
and the gasping, half strangled sleepers made
their way in various conditions of undress to
the street. Investigation showed that the fire
started simultaneously in both,wngs of the build
ing, from the basement. In neither place was
there any lamp or stove-the east basement
rooms were empty, having been recently vaca-
ted by William II. Gilmore, and those on the
west side were used as cellars into which we are
informed no one connected with the Hotel had
gone the previous evening. These facts go to
prove beyond a doubt that the FIRE was the work
of incendiaries, who in most devilish spirit of
malice or recklessness thus deliberately endan-
gered the lives of numbers of human beings.
The flames had attained much headway before
the alarm became 30 general as to call the fire.
men to the spot, but once there they worked
with will and by extraordinary exertions OBJ.
tanned control and finally gained the mastery,
To them, and to Mr.. George Reiswick who put
into service his street sprinkler for carrying
water, the Town Is indebted for the preserva-
ton Of this fine building
Much of the furniture belonging to the hotel
and 10 the guests, as well az clothing, was taken
from the house and deposited in neighbor
ing rooms and in the Court House yard. At
the present writing all of these had not been
claimed by their owners and therefore, no es-
innate of the loss can be made. The building
is probably damaged to the extent of $4,000 or
$4,000 dollars, by fire, smoke ard water.
So far as we have learned there were not
many cases of theft, and many articles supposed
to be lost will after search, be found. The
wine cellar was broken open and nearly if not
quite all of the champagne, was drank as we'll
as other liquors. There was some destruction
caused by careless handling and the usual num-.
Der of stupid deeds perpetrated by those who al
ways deem it duty at scenes of the kind to
"tear things up"
We are glad that the results are no worse
but what can be said sufficiently strong in con-
demnation of the miscreants to whose crime all
these losses and dscomforts are attributable ?
Every effort should be made to detect and bring
them to trial and their punishment should be
swift and strong Every good citizen is inter
ested in this for not only does it affect the rep
utaton of the Town, but the security of life
within its limits. Let these blood hounds bs
hunted down and placed where they can hav,
| leisure to appreciate to its utmost the enormity
| of their offence.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-25

The Lewisto wn True Democrat made a fun
ny blunder in recent issue in stating that
"the folly Of petty squabbles and dissensisns
within the ranks of party resulting in starting
a second newspaper, is most forcibly illustrated
in Columbia county, which usually gives a
Democratic majority of $500 on general issues,
and now has nearly all its local offices filled by
Republicans"
The Denocrat has evidently read the Co
LUMBIAS's comments on politics in Luzerne
county and got the thing mixed. Columbia
county gives Democratic majority of 1900 or
$500 with undertaking regularity, but has no
local Offices filled by Republicans. The only
Republican holding county office is ]. f.
Sands, who is a Commissioner under the pro-
visions of the new Constitution, which gives
the minority party one member of the Board.
Don't be alarmed about Columbia county, and
don't read warning political lessons until you
are sure you haye hold of the right parties to
preach to, Mr. Democrat.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-25
j. c. Brown, I Coo,
WM. PEACOCK, wv
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.


By the Act of Assembly approved the Sth May
1854 it has become the required duty Of every
Justice of the Peace of Columbia county to re-
turn to the clerk of the Court of Quarter Ses
sions of the Peace all recognizances entered in
to before them by any person or persons charg-
ed with the commission of any crime, excepting
such cases as may be ended before Justices of
the Peace under existing laws, at least ten days
before the commencement of the sessions to
which they are made returnable
And by the Act Of Assembly approved the
7th day of March 1872 it further became the
duty of every Justice of the Peace upon COM
plant being made on oath or affirmation of any
person or persons, to enter such complaint up
on their criminal dockets with the name, resi-
dence and occupation, if any, of all defendants,
bail and witnesses in criminal cases, and to
return to the District Attorney of their respec-
tive county true transcript from said docket,
within five days after the binding over or COM
initial Of any defendant ch arged with felo.y or
any other criminal offence! Any wilful violation
of this requirement is thereby declared mis-
demeanor in Office and on conviction thereof
the party so offending shall be fined in a sum
not exceeding FIVE hundred dollars. The
above Acts of Assembly have been disregarded
by many of the Justices of the Peace making
neither return to the District Attorney or the
clerk of the Court of Quarter Session. Others
have been mislead by the last Act, making a
return to the District Attorney, and not to the
clerk.
As the law now stands the returns should be
made to the District Attorney by transcript
within five days after the binding over or a
committal, and ten days before the general term
of the Court the recognizance should be return
ed to the clerk. z,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-25
CATAwISsA.
BLooMsBUG.

One day last week pair of those beautiful
Baltimore orioles-sometimes called golden
robns-were disportisg themselves among the
trees in the Court House enclosure, when a
hawk pounced down upon one of the pretty
birds and carried it away. AS this was done
during Court week. when numbers of persons
were standing about the building it was bold
piece of insolence. But it did not stop at this,
for the hawk only flew across the alley and
perched in the wagon shed of George Risewick
there to devour its victim A shot from Amos
Buckalew's revolver brought down the marau-
der, but, unfortunately, the oriole was dead.
Its mate flew about for hours afterwards in u
disconsolate way mourning the loss of its com
panion. The hawk is an audacous bird but we
never before knew one to utterly disregard the
presence of men even when sore pressed by
hunger.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-25
GREAT FORTUNES IN GOLD AND SILVER


Are reported daily from the Black Hills and
San Juan Mines. Thousands are flocking thith-
er from all parts of the country. The rush for
California in 40, and Pixies Peak in '5S, was
nothing compared with this new hegeira.
But all who are bound to 60, or think of GO
ing to the Black Hills gold mines, or the San
Juan silver land should get all the facts they can
before they start, such as the location Of the
mines actual yield to this time; the best
routes; st of getting there cost of living
business openings; population of the towns
and camps character of the country, dc. &c.
The Colorado State Directory for 1877, $50
pages, contains all that the capitalist, or emf
grant wants to know about Colorado, San Juan
and the Black Hills mines.
This Directory, together with a supplement
and a map Of The San Juan country and the
Black Hills, will be sent post paid for one dol
lar Address, ]. A. BLAKE, Publisher,
Denver, Col.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-25
August Flower.

The most miserable beings in the world are
those suffering from Dyspepsia and Liver
Complaint More than seventy-fve per
cent of the people in the United States are
afflicted with these two diseases and their eff
fects (; such as Sour Stomach, Sick Head
ache, Habitual Costiveness, Palpitation of the
Heart HEARTBURN, Water-brash, gnawing
and burning pains at the pit of the Stomach,
yellow skin, coated tongue and disagreeable
taste in the mouth, coming up of food after
eating, low spirits, &c. Go to Meyer Bros,
and get 10 cent bottle of AUGUST FLOW
Err or sample bottle for 10 cents. Try it.
Two doses will relieve you.
Anril u lily il
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-25

We have received the first number Of the
Freeman editor and proprietor. 1t is spicy
and readable paper as might be expected from
the name of its editor. Freeman wields fac
lie and brilliant pen and he will doubtless make
his paper success That hundreds of the for
mer subscribers to the Pittston Comet will lend
their aid is not to be doubted. Wilkes Barre
is really getting to be quite well supplied with
newspapers, there are two dailes and, with the
Comet and Coon's paper, five weeklies.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-25

The voice of reform is heard through the
land and speaks Of the good time coming"
So too the spirit of reform is working in the
nurseries of the land to Danish those dangerous
Opium and Morphia preparations and estab-
lish useful and harmless remedies of which
DIR. Bulls Baby Syrup is acknowledged as the
very best for all the disorders of Babyhood and
early Childhood. Sold everywhere at 25 cents
q bottle.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-25

Winter doesn't Ginger in the lap of Spring
anymore, but Summer sits there beyond a
doubt. The thermometer for the past few days
has been an uncomfortable index to gaze upon.
Last Friday the mercury marked 800 in the
shade in this town, 94A0 in Philadelphia and
so in New York. Those who yet wore win
ter underclothing-- their name is legion
were reduced to pitiab!e condition of damp
ness and discomfort
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-25

Linen Ready Made Dresses and Linens to
make up, and large line of Cambrcs, Gre
tons, Dress Trimmings White Hamburgs and
Insertings, Tassos, Linen Embroidery, and a
full line of Ball and Fly Fringes, great
and Silk Buttons, new style of Trimming
Button, in fact you can find all the latest
novelties at Clark d VOLTS.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-25

We are now offering the celebrated Sus-
quehanna Coal Cos Coal at the following
cash prices;
No. 6. $l.G5 per ton on wharf.
No. ). 80 per ton on wharf.
No. >. 3 and I 900 per ton on wharf.
Blacksmith Lump 800 per ton on wharf,
Bituminous $50 per ton on wharf.
3j cents per ton additional, for delivery to
any part of the town.
Coal House Rates Is cents per ton less
No. 6. to Lime-burners 81 so per ton.
Coal screened before leaving our yards and
full weight guaranteed.
Orders left at |. w. McKelvys Store, at
our Office, or sent through the mails will re-
ceivc prompt attention
Your patronage is respectfully solicited.
G. w. NEAL q Bro.
Nav |. 1877,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-25

The Columbia county Agricultural Society
met in the Opera House Bloomsbury May 10th
at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
The meeting was called to order by NJ. G.
Vance, Vice President. The Secretary T. j.
Vandersice read the minutes of the last meet.
ing which were approved after slight modifi-
cations.
The Treasurers report was read by the Sec
retary. On motion G. B. Brockway Esq. was
elected temporary President and VIM. Peacock
and j. G. Brown were elected temporary Sec
retaries. Election Of officers being next in or
der. John G.. Quick of Montour township was
elected President for the ensuing year without
opposition.
A. p. Young Of Greenwood, Sylvester Pur-
sell of Hemlock, Matthias Hartman of Catawis-
Sa and NJ. c. Vance of Orangeville unanimous
ly elected Vice Presidents. Wesley Bowman
of Orange, Caleb Barton of Bloomsbury and
Francis Evans of Brier Creek were elected
members Of Executive Committee. j. II.
Ikeler of Greenwood was reelected Librarian,
E. r. Ikeler Esq. of Bloomsbury was elected
Treasurer and I. j. Vanderslice Esq. was re-
elected Secretary. There was no opposition to
any of the candidates. They were all elected
unanimously. The salaries of Secretary and
Treasurer were on motion fixed same as last
year, 800 for the former and SIS for the lat
ter. Signed,
T
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-25

We have sent this week, notices to all sub.
scribers out of this county who have paid moth.
ing on subscription since October lst 1875 that
unless they pay up to April LIST, 1877, their pa
per will be stopped. Self protection obliges us
to do this. We hope that all who have been
thus notified will respond promptly,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-25

j. +. Horning, of Williamsport, manufac-
turer of printers roller composition, has made
for this office the prettiest set of rollers we have
seen for many a day, and made them for very
moderate price. The editorial fraternity will
find it to their advantage we verify believe, to
give Mr. Horning trial. We're perfectly sat
is6ed
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-25

A few evenings since, says the Clinton Dem
ocrat, young lady in Lock Haven had put on
her gloves for an evening party, which had
been cleaned with camphene or some kindred
fluid. She thoughtlessly passed her hand near
the gas jet, the glove caught fire and burned her
hand badly, besides making her escape from a
worse result very narrow.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-25
MARRIAGES.

BIBBY-sHARPLEss.-At Catawissa, May o. 1877,
by Rev. Henry G. Dill of Lewisburg Pa, Mr.. Charles
II. Bibby OF Nashville Tenn, TO Miss Sadie Sharpess
OF Catawssa, Pa.
KISGSBURY-DOTY-At the Methodist parson-
age in orangevile, May 9, 1877 by Rev. Henry S.
Mendsnhall, Mr.. William II. Kingsbury to Miss Ida
NJ. Doty, both OF Huntington, Luzerne county Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-25

Tive men upset boat on the river at Pitts
ton, last week one could swim, started for the
shore and was drowned, the other couldn't
swim, clupg to the boat and was saved. All of
which goes to show how matters in this world
don't work according to rule.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-25

The Democratic Standing Committee met on
Thursday last week according to call and Sc
lected W. l.. Eyerly senatorial and c. B. Brock
way and Warren j .Buckalew representative del
egates to the State Convention to be held at Har
risburg on the Sth of Angnst.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-25

Meyer Brothers have just received large as.
sortment of excellent cigars from S. Fuguet &
Son for whose celebrated brands they are sole
agents. Try the Pride of Key West, or the
Little Casino, or the Orange flower. They are
all Havana filters and the best we have pulled
for long time.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-25
An AND DEMOCRAT BLOOMSBURY, COLUMBIA COUNTY pa

White, smooth and soft any lady's hands,
arms or neck may become, who uses Glenn's
Sulphur Soap. Pimples or other dis6gure-
ments of a complexional nature, are surely
obliterated by this healthlul promoter of beauty
Depot, Crittenton's No. Sixth Avenue, New
York. Hill's Hair & Whisker Dye black or
brown, SO cts.
Nav 1U
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-25

Mr.. j. III. Maize has recovered some of the
articles of clothing stolen from his house on
Fifth street, last winter. They were found in
the possession Of Bethel, the old umbrella tramp
who went through this part of the country at
the time of the robbery and who is now in Jail
at Danville for stealing.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-25

An important suit for damages to a coal
mine, in the sum of 100000, in which Gray
son NJ Provost, of New Jersey, is the plaintiff,
and Robert Gorrell, of Centralia, is the defen-
dant, is on trial before the United States Cir
cult Court at Pittsbnrg.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-25

The Episcopal convention of the diocese of
Central Pennsylvania will assemble at st.
Luke's church Scranton, Tuesday evening, June
II. The diocese contains eighty parishes and
each parish is entitled to three lay deputies.
There will be about eighty clergymen in at
tendance and one hundred and fifty lay deputies,
making the assemblage a very important one.
Messrs. +. X Drinker, w. NJ. Monroe and
George f. Elwell are the lay delegates from
st. Pauls Parish, Bloomsbury.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-25

By every consideration Of profit, If not of
propriety, that which sustans and strengthens
the system should be absolutely pure. Rolls,
Pimples, Eruptions, etc., indicate impoverish-
ment and poisoning of the blood and should be
removed by DIR. Bulls Blood Mixture, which
strengthens the blood and keep it always pure.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-25

A Pttstor debtor, wishing to take the bene-
fit of the new stay law, made oath that he was
freehoder and was admitted as his own se-
curity on his bond for double the amount of the
debt 1t then transpired that his real estate
consisted of $50 lot in the cemetery.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-25

A large number ofcitizens of Bloomsbury and
other parts of the county are asking to have their
names added to the lists printed in this paper OF
petitions to the commissioners. We would gladly
insert them, but the object has been accomplish
ed for the present, and it is unnecessary to print
any more.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-25

The people should stir up their officials in
accounts according to law. Mere totals will
not do; give the items so that tax payers may
know how their money is expended.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-25

The Luzerne Leader has made its appearance
increased in size and improved in other respects.
This is proof of prosperity not to be mistaken.
Editor Niven has lately entered the matrimo-
nial state and intends to have his newspaper
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-25

The Murphy Temperance Crusade is sweep
ing through the State and thousands upon
thousands are signing the pledge of total absti-
nence. Neither here nor in this neghborhood
ration in this section.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-25

A correspondent from Saltwater informs us
that few nights ago he set outline, and on one
hook caught an eel two feet long, a club inches
long, and trout eight inches long. They were
found on hehook when the line was lifted in the
morning.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-25

The municipal finances of Williamsport must
be under an Intelligent and thrifty sort of man
agement. The city is paying nine per cent in
terest on thousands of dollars Of floating debt,
while its balance in bank returns but three
per cent Only wealthy city like Williams
port could stand that kind of financiering
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-25

1t is an undisputed fact that the Exchange Ho-
tel was set on fire by an incendiary, but the Re
publican, with its usual moral courage, fails to
state the fact. That's right, gentlemen, the vii
lain might be one of your subscribers and get
mad about it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-25
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E. r. KUNKEL's BITTER WINE OF IRON.

II has never been known TO fail In the cure
weakness, attended with symptoms OF lndisposition
to exertion, loss OF memory difficulty OF breathing,
weakness, horror Of disease night sweats cold feet,
weakness dimness of vision. languOr universal las
situde OF the muscular system, enormous appetite
with dyspeptic symptoms, hot hands, flushing of the
body dryness OF the skin, pallld countenance and
eruptons on the face purifying the blood pain In
the back, heaViness OF the eyelds, frequent black
spots hyng before the eyes, with sunusion and loss
Of sight want OF attention. etc. sold only in 81 bot
ties Get the Genuine. Depot and onCe, 259, North
Ninth St., Philadelphia Advice free. Ask for L. f.
Kuukels Bitter iWne OF Iron, and take no other
make. Genuine sold only In ~ bottles
NERVOUS DEBILITY! NERVOUS DEBILITY
Debility, a depressed irritable state OF mind a
weak, nervous, exhausted feeling no energy or ami
nation, confused head weak memory the conse-
quences OF excesses mental overwork. This nervous
debility finds sovereign cure in E. f. Kunkels
Bitter Wine OF Iron. II tones the system, dispes
the mental.gOom and despondency, and rejuyen-
ates the entire system. Sold only In 81 bottles Get
the genuine. sold by all druggists ASK for Il. f.
hunkel's Bitter Wine OF Iron, and take no other
Genuine sold only In 81 bottles, or six bottles for S.
All ask is trial of this valuable medicine. 1t viii
| convince the most skeptical of its merits.
NEVER FAILING WORM SYRUP.
4. F. Kunkel's Worm Syrup never fails to destroy
Pin, Seat and stomach Worms. Dr. Kunkel is the
| only successful physician who removes Tape Worm
in two hoirs, head ana all complete alive and no fee
| TIL head passes. Common sense teaches II Tape
Worms can be remoVedal other warns can be read
lily destroyed. Send for circular TO Dr. Kudkel 1853
North Ninth ftreet, Philadelphia, Pa, or ask your
| druggist for Kunkes Worm Syrup. Price 81 Der
ootte. II never fails. Used by children or grown
| persons with perfect safety. May.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-25

Have you tried Kirby's WildCherry Cough
BalsamY A very palateabe compound for
the various affections ofthe throat and lungs
it has been used with success, in seven cases
of asthma giving instant relief and in many
cases effecting permanent cure. Price so
cents per bottle and positively warranted to
give entire satisfaction or money refunded
Krby's Magic Relief for the instant cure
of severe and acute pains.
Kirby's Tasteless Worm Lozenges, pleas
ant, safe and efiectual.
Kirby's Horse and Cattle Powders are the
best powders for stock, manufactured. Try
them and be convinced.
Kirby's Camphor Ice for sunburns, sore
lips and chapped hands.
Gill's Bilious and Liver Pills are recon-
mended by the first Physicians.
The above preparations are for sale by all
Druggists and dealers in medicine.
MoYER BROTHERS,
July 81, ,T6.-ly Wholesale Agents.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-25

While we have been wrestling with the Jail
~Giaeslion, the people of Wayne county have
thing rotten about the proposed new Court
House at Honesdale. Following our exam
pie the taxpayers there have got preliminary
injunction against The Commissioners.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-25

The refreshing showers of last week followed
by hot days have given famous start to the
corn crop Trees clothed themselves with
green garments in a marvelously rapid man.
ner, grass and all green things have grown
apace and 10 the summer is here.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-25

Town subscribers who have received notice
from us will confer favor by responding at
once. Those who are able, should pay up, and
those who are too poor to pay ought not to ex-
pect us to send the paper any longer for moth
ing. We must have settlement.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-05-25

The members of the Asbury Methodist
Church will hold festival at the church at
Asbury, Fishingcreek township on the afternoon
and evening of June 9th, 1877. Proceeds for
the benefit of the church.