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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-27
ESCAPED FROM JAIL.
TWO OFFENDERS EvADE JERSEY JUSTICE by
FLIGHT.

FLIGHT.
TRENTON March 20. 1877.
There was much excitement caused IN this city to-
day over the escape OF George Anderson and Lyman H.
l.aign from the County Jail The twain. together with
another criminal named Sam Martin, had been con.
nned In cell rho latter refused TO leave because
his term OF imprisonment will soon expire. Tho iugi-
tivcs squeezed themselves through hoo twelve and
a tnf inches IN length by inches In width which
they made by taxing of square OF sheet iron from
the ceiling leading to tho grand jury above.
Then WITH razor they cut an aperture through tho
pine board ceiling and escaped easily. Martin gave
tae alarm at hvo O'Clock In the morning, wben the
fugitives were safely out OF the Of tho prison
authorities. Anderson was await ing his trial the
charge OF having Committed burglary AT the resi-
dcncc VI Professor Edward y. kllis u well known
author. and Laign was hod on tho charge OF having
swndicd Dcu,z Co, jcweiers. out OF 1900 worth
VI bracelets by giving bogus cheek the Fulton
BanK, Of New York, Tor that amount the l4th Of
February last Ten days ai,crward no arrested In
Philadelphia and conveyed to tho prison from which
he has just escaped
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-27
NEW YORK HERALD TUESDAY MARCH a. ls77-rR1PLE
ba.ouers sa.1.1sa In from the aborsina: or native

UottouSsB BesSoSeo ~ ssS@ Wv -
MORAL STATUS LIBERIA.
The colony contains ~ local preachers, 2 OF whom
are aboriglnes anu presiding elders. and 4 OF the
preachers are natives, 2 OF whom also are presiding
elders There arc 20 preachers IN tho Confer,
encc and tho American Methodist Episcopal
Church spends about 800 year on the missions
there There IL Methodist Episcopal churches
IN tho colony Is Of which are cs Of natives AND
the value church properly Is $685. 900. on which
there Indebtedness OF only $50. They have ~
Sunday schools, with s3l pupils aud 226 officers and
teachers The missions luck money 10 buld day
schools and supply instruction to tho young. Under
tho colonization enthusiasm OF twenty or more years
ago American and English Christians spent great
deal o money the colonsts ana built them some very
fine houses many OF them to-day, the Bishop thinks,
arc better than tho houses that we build tor our do
nestle missions But Of late years there mas been less
attention paid 10 them and the buildings arc falling
into decay and the people In some respects lack the
energy and Inspiration which moral protectoratc Oh
America would give them
gsGLAxD's CONTROL or AFRICA.
England controls nearly all the coast Of Africa OK.
cept Liberia, and no believe shc Will soon control
that She protects her interests along the coast
and Furnishes the natives whenever they modest OF
this pon. Of lie careiessnsss with which .ne Amer.
can government treats ITS commercial traders and the
great care that England bcsows upon them IA Africa
The commercial exports oil Liberia consist chiefly NJ
camwood, which commands $50 u ton IN this market.
and other dyewoods, c1neo, sugar. &c. About one.
third OF tho population aborignes, and they aud
the semcivized chiefs kiuss around begging for
schools aud teachers for ther children IL the church
had more money the Bishop believes they could push
the work largely aud successfully into the interior
What they need very much Is normal school
for raising up native teachers who can out with far
greater acceptance than the Lberian colonists The
missions also have suffered IRON lack oI Episcopal
visitation from this country. During the Bishops
vislt ne ordained native preaener' VINO was also
dent Of tho Republic are Mothodlss the latter being
preacher. Tue Bishops address was full OF interest
aud speed with humor throughout
Noxt week tho annual Conferences will ncot, and as
the time vi brethren will be needed prepare Tor
these gatherings. shoy adjourned until tho third Mon.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-13

An exchange thus strikes he centre of a
question which should receive attention: Moth
ing presents Il sadder commentary upon the
present condition of society than the large num-
Der of families, both in town and country, but
more especially in the latter, that subscribe to
no paper of any kind. Hundreds and thousands
of families are thus growing up utterly ignorant
of what is transpiring in the world around them
ignorant of the mighty events of the day.
But who can tell the vast am 1unt of iniury that
is being inflicted on therising generation-those
who are to take our places in the busy world at
no distant day-growing up without any study
of the past, this ignorance, too, being imbued
in them by the sanction of those who should
and doubtless do know better, did they only
think of the injurious effect oftheir insane course
Let the head of every family think of this, and
place in the hands of those for whom he is re
sponsible the means of acquiring some knowl
edge of the moving panorama in which we ACT
our different parts.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-13

mo plants should be watered when the sun
is shining upon them" This old saying is true,
because it is exceptional in nature, rather than
the rule, the evils being that the wetting of fol-
iage when the sun is hot leaves moisture which be-
ing heated by the suns rays causes the leaves to
spot or blister, and this more particularly when
the air is calm and the water not dispersed by
the movement of the air. Further than this its
influences upon the plant are not good, as when
the sun is powerful the leaves are evaporating
or exhaling, and the shock to this process by the
dashing over them of cold water is anything
but salutary, as, by analo gy,we may CLEAN from
the serious effects of cold shower on the hu-
man body while perspiring freely. Let it be
remembered that it is impossible to make the
leaves inhale when Nature causes them to
exhale; hence the watering Of plants over
head when the suns rays are powerful
is absurd and as for watering the ground dur
ing the middle of the day. it is like pouring it
upon hot plate so that it may the sooner be
evaporated, and every appearance of its Use be
the more speedily obliterated.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-13

To retain or recover health persons should
be relieved from anxiety concerning disease.
The mind has power over the body-tor
person to think he has a disease will often
produce that disease. This we see effected
when the mind is intensely concentrated
upon the disease of another We have seen
a person seasick in anticipation of a voyage,
before reaching the vessel. We have known
people to die of cancer in the stomach, when
they had no cancer in the stomach or any
other mortal disease. A blindfolded man,
slightly pierced in the arms, has tainted and
died from believing he was bleeding to
death. Therefore persons should have their
minds diverted as much as possible from
themselves. 1t is by their faith that men
are saved, and it is by their faith that they
die. As man thinketh so is he. If he
wills not to die, he can often live in spite
of disease end, if he has little or no attach
ment to life, he will slip away as easily as a
child will fall asleep. Men live by their
minds as well as by their bodies. Their
bodies have no life of themselves they are
only receptacles of life-tenements for their
minds, and the will has much to do in con-
tinuing the physical occupancy or giving
it up.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-13

Last weeks Columbian contained an article
entitled "How was Christ Crucifed" written by
a correspondent of a San Francisco newspaper
The writer gives description of the painting,
which was on exhibition, and gives also the
painters reasons for his departure from the
usually accepted methods of delineating the
solemn scene We published it as a matter OF
news, simply, and without expressing any opin-
ion concerning it. We learn that some OF our
readers have found fault with the article on the
ground that it contains statements at variance
with the Scriptures We didn't paint the pic
ture,nor are we responsible for the artists views
and did not endorse them in any manner. A
newspaper contains many items of news fol
which the editor does not hold himself respon
sible, where due credit is given to the papel
whence such item is taken.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-13

In order to give our readers an opportunity
to pay their subscriptions without taking the
trouble to come to town to do it, and at the
same time to get in some Of the large amounts
we have standing out, we employed a collector
to travel through the county, we paying his ex-
penses and a percentage on all money collected
and notes taken by him Many of these notes
are past due and others will be due this month.
As we authorized our agent to take notes with
the expectation that they would be paid at ma
turity we hope that no one to whom we have
sent notices that their promises are past due,
will be offended. These notices were sent on
postal cards because we cannot afford to add
three cents more to each note that has already
cost us large percentage We hope that all
of these papers will be paid before August lst,
and if SO no interest will be charged. All that
are not paid by that time will be collected ac-
cordng to law as we must hare money or shut ur
| shop.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-13

A New York paper stated recently, that in
certain locality named, there was scarcity of
flies. If there is any one from that locality in
terested in knowing the whereabouts of those
missing insects We can inform him. They are
in Bloomsburg, strong and hearty, thank you,
and very hungry. Entom6ogsts inform us
that the common house fy-muScd doneStioa-is
a sort of small scayenger removing much that
if suffered to remain would prove deleterious to
the public health and comfort This may be
true, but if so the Bloomsburg hy is on a strike.
1t does not devote itself to its alleged legitimate
duty of removing impurities, but improves each
shining hour beginning at day break-in an
noying and peslering suffering humanity. The
ia no such thing as sleep in the morning, nor il
there peace at high noon, n4 comfort at twi-
light The wretched, buzzing, biting persistent
fly makes sport of happiness. If this town is
so clean that there is no garbage &C., for the
flies to look after, well and good. If there is,
the flies are shockingly neglected. of their duty
and deserve the most severe apprehension AS at
present constituted and employed, the flies are
pronounced nuisAncss. Drat 'em,
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W. b. PoUsT,
Agent d. l.. q W. X. Il.

Elegant Hair is woman's crowning beauty
when it fades, she fades as well. While it is kept
bright her personal attractions are still maintain
ed. By preserving the air fresh and vigorous a
youthful appearance is continued through many
years. Those who grieve over their fading
hair turning gray too early should know that
Ayers Hair Vigor prevents it, and restores
gray or faded hair to its natural color. 1t is a
clear and healthful preparation, containing
neither oil, dye, nor anything deleterious, and
imparts to the scalp what is most needed
sense of pleasant and delightful freedom from
scurf or dandruf.- NeO Baas (M O. Tines
July lm,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-13

1t is wonderful how much may be done to
protract existence by the habitual restorative
of sound sleep. Late hours under strain are
of course, incompatible with this solace-
ment. On this topic Dr. Richardson says it
has been painful for him to trace the begin
nings of pulmonary consumption to late
hours at "unearthly balls and evening par
ties" by which rest is broken and encroach-
ments made on the constitution. But, he
adds, "If in middle age the habit of taking
deficient and irregular sleep be maintained,
every source of depression, every latent form
of disease, is quickened and intensified, The
sleepless exhaustion allies itself with all
other processes of exhaustion, or it kills inn
perceptbly, by rapid introduction of pre-
mature old age, which leads directly to pre-
mature dissolution" There, at once, is an
explanation why many people die earlier
than they ought to do. They violate the
primary principle of taking a regular nights
rest. If they sleep it is disturbed. They
dream all sorts of nonsense. That is to say,
they do not sleep soundly, or for any useful
purpose for dreaming is nothing more thar
wild, imaginative notions passing through
the brain while half sleeping or dosing. IL
dreaming there is no proper or restoratiy,
rest
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-13
HESTER Er AL. VS.. THE COMMONWEALTH

HESTER ET AL. VS.. THE COMMONWEALTH
The Writ of Error, in the above stated case
will be argued before the Supreme Court of the
State, sitting at Pittsburg, on the coming first
Monday, being the first day of October. OF
course there will be no execution on the 9th of
August, the writ being supersedeas, and a
certified copy of it having been served on the
sheriff by Col. Freeze. The Paper Book in the
case, containing all the evidence, the charge of
the Court, special pleas, history of the case, ar
gument of counsel &c, will make volume OF
over 500 pages and will be of great interest and
value. A few extra copies will be printed, and
persons desiring any should at once send their
orders to ]. E. Echoltz, sunbury, Penna. The
price is 50 copy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-13

To many of our readers the pine apple is a
delicious fruit, but very few persons know how
to slice and prepare them for the table, and we
vouch that they will be more than repaid for
their trouble to prepare it as follows: Slice it
horizontally and it chews hard and stringy
slice it lengthwise and it melts in your mouth.
OF course, before slcing, cut with a penknife a
cone round each eye and it will slip out readily.
The core is to be eschewed, not chewed by cut
ting the slice to an edge, the core remains.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-13

While officer Burns, of Towanda, Brad
ford county, was arrestng rufian in that
place on the Fourth, a mob followed him to
rescue the prisoner, and assailed him with a
shower of stones, To frighten them the Off
Ger fired Il pistol in the air, but it did not de-
ter them in the least from assaultng him.
Then in self defence, he fired into the crowd
and killed one of the rowdies named Warren
johnson, the ball entering his breast close to
the heart, Another shot struck Aaron Van
derpool in the shoulder making a flesh wound
Peace was then declared. A coroners jury
after viewing the body of the dead rough,
and hearing the evidence, rendered verdict
of ',justi6able homicide"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-13

Exchanges from neighboring counties state
that so-called agents are at work in certain To-
'caities extortrg money from farmers who are
not posted in certain matters. These agents
have succeeded, in several instances, in getting
money from farmers owning and using patent
hay forks, claiming that the fork is an infringe
ment on patent owned by them, or in which
they have an interest. Farmers throughout the
country should be on the lookout for these
swindlers
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-13

D1SfEfSlA. Dl SfElSlA.
Dyspepsia is the most perplexlng Of all human all
ments It's symptoms are almost infinite In their va
riety and the fororn and despondent victims OF the
disease often fancy themselves the prey In turn OF
every known malady. This is due in part TO the
close sympathy which exists between the stomach
and the brain and In part also to the fact that any
disturbance OF the'dgestiye functions necessarily
disorders the liver, the bowels and the sys-
ten, and affects, TO some extent the quality OF the
blood
L. +. Kunkels Bitter Wine OF lion is sure cure
This is not rev preparation TO be tried and found
wanting 1t has been prescribed daily for many
years in the practice OF eminent physicians with un
paralleed success 1t is not expected intended to
cure all the diseases 10 which the human family is
subject, but is warranted TO cure dyspepsia In Its
most obstinate form. Kunkels Bitter Wine OF Iron
never fails TO symptoms OF Dyspepsia are loss
OF appetite, wind and arising OF the food dryness
OF the mouth, heartburn, dstension OF the stomach
and bowels, constipation, headache. dizziness, Sleep
lessness and low spirits. Try the great remedy and
be convinced OF its merits. Take only Kunkel's,
which is put up only in 81 bottles Depot 259 North
Ninth street, Philadelphia Advice by mail free by
sending cent stamp. Try one bottle OF Kunkel's
Iron and be convinced OF It's merits Sold by drug
gists and storekeepers everywhere
WORMS. WORMS. WORMS.
Removed alive Tape Worm removed alive In
from two to three hours with vegetable medicine
Head all passing from the system alive. No fee till
head passes. The Doctor never fails to remove
Tape, Seat, Pin and Stomach Worms ASK your
druggist for bottle OF KunKel's Worm syrup.
Price 81 per bottle. II never fails, or send to Dr.
Kunkel, 259 North Ninth street, Philadelphia, Pa.
for circular with full Instructions, by enclosing
cent stamp for return OF same. Kunkels Worm
Syrup Is used for children or adults with perfect
safety as 1t Is vegetable. Buy 1t and try IT.
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LOST |

On Sunday morning, June 2ith, in Cen
tire townshipon the road from the residence
of Thomas kocher to the Lutheran church,
pocket book containing S3l. % in money,
note OF 1916 in favor of Thomas Kocher,
signed by James Kocher, dated October 5,
1873, also a note of $50 in favor Of same,
signed Edward Henry, dated April 9Th, 1870,
and also note of s. in favor of same, signed
James Boyle, dated September 3, 1873,
also store orders on Jackson & Woodin of
about 81. All persons are hereby notified
not to pay the above notes and orders as
they are my property. A reward of five dol
lars will be paid to the finder on return Of
the pocket book and contents to
THOMAS KOCHER,
June 50, '77-3w Witmres Z. o.
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Deaths.

EVERErr.-In orange township, In consequence
OF fall July 5th, 1871 Moses Everett in the G2d year
OF his age.
FISHER.-In Greenwood on July I'd, 1877, Miss
Kate Fisher. aged 25 years.
JoNES.-In Jamestown on the Cd inst, Mr.. Richard
d. Jones, aged 6l years.
EvANs.-ln Turbotsyllle on the 2sth ult at the
residence OF p. Welsh, after lingering Illness Mrs.
Abigail Evans, aged IS years. months and 16 days
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-13

Have you tried Kirby's WildCherry Cough
Balsam? A very palateable compound for
the various affections oithe 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.
Kirby's Magic Relief for the instant cure
of severe and acute pains.
Kirby's Tasteless Worm Lozenges, pleas
ant, safe and eflectual.
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.
Gills 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 q, '76.-ly Wholesale Agents
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-13

Mr. D. A Beckley, editor of the Bloom sburg
Republican, postmaster at bloomsbury and dele
gate to the forthcoming Republican State Con-
vention, is not chairman of the committee Of his
county He relinquished that position some
time ago, doubtless on account of a pressure of
business. Mr.. Beckley, however, has at least
one responsibility more upon his shoulders than
the Presidents order all, ws, and as he cannot
under any circumstances be spared from Re
publican State Convention, he'll no doubt tn rn
the post office over to some one who has not
yet been elected delegate to that body.-Ihito.
Times,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-13

Never give up decaying rosebush till you
have tried watering two or three times wee k
with SCOT tea. Make the dococton with boil
ing water, from soot taken from the chimney or
stove in which wood is burned When cold,
water the bush with it. When it is used up,pour
boiling water en- the SCOT second time. Rose
bushes treated in this way will often send out
thrifty shoots, the leaves will become large and
thick, the blossoms will greatly improve in size
and be more richly tinted than before
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-13

The Lancaster Express SAYS: IA curious ac-
cident happened to Jacob Eisenberger, man
in the employ of John Mclaughlin, at Parkes.
burg. He was walking along on Sunday when
the storm cane up. He was seized by the
storm and carried distance of two miles and
then thrown to the ground with great force
jured internally"
It,eds curious accident, truly. If the man
had been whirled along in the air for few
rods it would have been odd, but that he should
have been carried exactly two miles WAS more
than odd-it was curious"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-13

Mrs. Manley, wife of track hand on the
Philadelphia & Erie Railroad, residing near
Miss Margaret Davis, in Clinton township, was
bitten on one of her little toes by copperhead
snake, on Tuesday, when going to spring,
near her house, in her bare feet. DR.. G. f.
Albright was hastily summoned and found the
lady in great agony and badly frightened, but
she is doing well and her recovery is expected
-Muncu Itl,ninaI1L
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-13

The New JAIL QUEsrroN.-At the adjourn
ed Court on Monday last the Commi ssioners
filed paper proposing to rescind the contract
for the Pursel lot for Jail purposes and to re-
iect the Krug bid, whereupon the Court ordered
that when these two propositions were complied
with the injunction would be dissolved. Col.
Freeze, counsel for the Commissioners, stated
that the latter proposed to erect the Jail "by
the days work." and that it would probably be
placed upon the Waller lot.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-13

Nothing is more dangerous than to seek shell
ter under tree during thunder storm. This
has been proved 30 often that it is wonderful
any one with common sense should run the
risk, Trees are excellent objects to attract light.
ming and every year there are more or less
lives lost by persons seeking refuge under them.
A thorough soaking is not at all pleasant to be
sure, but it is infinitely preferable to death.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-13

The Exchange Hotel was re-opened on Thurs
day, under the management Of George H.
Brown and John M. Barton. Both of these
gentlemen are favorites with the travelling pub
lie, have had many years of experience in the
hotel business, and understand how to keep, in
all respects, first class establishment. We
are very glad to have the Exchange open once
more for the reception of guests. The house is
fine one, is well furnished and appointed
and we doubt il it has many superiors in the
State. With Mes'rs. Brown and Barton in
charge there can be doubt that guests will be
treated well and courteously