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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-12-27
ESTABLISHED AUGUST "a, l
Ghe GstelLiaenter-
once. Nos. ao and "a Fourteenth street

TIN farmers are taking advantage OF the
snow and hundreds Of sled-loads oftobacco
have come in during the week. .-Banes.
ffRe Enteprise.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-12-27
GENERAL NEWS.
Moral obliqulty Of Congressman
Acklen.
A Chapter from His History as De-
-. velopsd by Investigation. ,.
BIaine's Committee Froze Up fol
Want Of Funds.
Yellow Fever Commission at Memphis
1.-The Work They Propose to Do.
A Section orconErs.sman AeAlsn'. His

t. tory.
3 NEw ORLEANS, December 20.
Tohe Editor Of lte Democrat:
l hand you herewith for publication q
synopsis of the evidence taken before the
Acklen Committee, Of which was mem
Der. This synopsis was written at the
time for publication, but for reasons ! have
heretofore stated, and which ! then &C
quiesced in, 1t was withheld. l have no
desire to pursue Mr.. Acklen, but his ac-
ton in seeking vindication at the hands
OF others has raised an issue OF fact which
can only be determined by submitting the
testimony to the public. II the decision
Of our committee is not based on sufficient
testimony, then Mr.. Acklen is entitled TO
the benefit OF II. II, on the other hand, it
is justified, let the imputation rest where it
belongs. Respectfully,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

The April number of the Eclectic Maga-
zine is remarkable, both for the high average
excellence of its contents and for the number
Of special papers which separately challenge
attention. There are no less than sixteen ar
ticles, besides the four editorial departments
and every taste will find something to crafty
it. THE march of an English generation
through Life " is highly interesting and
profoundly suggestive resume of English vi
tai statistics The New Star which Faded
into Star-Mist" is one of Mr.. Proctor's. al.
ways instructive studies in popular astrono-
my and Prof Goodwin Smiths papers on
"The Proposed Substitutes for Religion"
deals with a subject of inexhaustible interest,
Apropos of the war, there are two notably
good descriptive papers-one entitled "Oyer
the Balkans with General Gourko," and the
other "Constantinople," by James Bryce.
The latter has already become famous in
England. Other noteworthy articles are,
the beginning Of series by Taine on France
before the outbreak of the Revolution :" a
timely biographical sketch of "Count Ca
YOUR )" Professor Huxley on the Degenera-
cy of Modern Opinion !" Keats Love Let
tiers j.; and thrilling narrative of "a Ride
tor Life" A sketch with steel portrait) OF
Professor Marsh three or four poems; ad.
dltional chapters of Mr. Blacks story, Mac.
leod Dare !" and well-flled editorial depart.
ments complete a number of exceptional va,
riety aud interest. Published by Il. II. Pei.
1 ton, % Bond street, New York. 50 per wear,
single copies 45 cents. Trial subscription fol
! three months, u.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22
SELLING LIQUOR ON ELECTION DAY.

In an opinion recently delivered by Judge
Ross at Norristown, in case of prosecution
for selling liquor ON election day his Honor
adhered to his previous ruling that the sale OF
liquor on election day is illegal, whether sold
before or after the closing Of the polls. A day
in law is twenty-four hours, and no regard is
had for a fraction of day. 1t was contended
that the defendant was ignorant of the law but
the Court said such ignorance excused no one.
-Chronicle.
Judge Ross is certainly mistaken. The Act
Of Assembly reads as follows:
1t shall not be lawful for any person or per-
sons keeping public house or drinking place
either licensed or unlicensed to sell spirtious
or malt liquors as a drink, to sell, furnish OF
give away, to be used as drink, any spiriluous
or malt liquors, wine or any other intoxicating
beverage, on any part OF any day set apart, OIL
to be set apart for any general or special elec-
tion, by the citizens in any election district or
division within this commonwealth, where an
election is in progress, during the hours when
by law, in said district, the election polls are
required to be kept open.
When the original bill was framed it exclu
ded the sale of liquors &c, on election day. II
was amended in the Senate, on Mr.. Buckalew',
motion We think so as to confne its operation
to the time when the polls were open. Such
was the intention Of the Legislature, and such
has been the general construction of the act
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22
Last week notices were enclosed in the ma.

Last week notices were enclosed in the pa.
pers to all parties who owe subscription for
more than year, or whose year will expire
April 1st. Several persons have felt afironted
at receiving the notice, and we therefore give
word of explanations, Our terms are payable in
dirdnce, bat as matter of courtesy we do not
insist on this but allow payment to be made
during the year. With many the year has ex.
pired, and with others will expire April 1st.
These notices were intended simply to call at
tention to the fact, and it was done in this way
in preference to printing notice in the col
umns of the paper. There is no occasion for
any one to get angry because we notify them
that they have received the COLUMBIAN for
nearly year without paying. Banks send no
tices that notes are due, and Insurance Compan-
les inform their policy holders when premiums
are payable but no one ever thinks of refusing
to ask the bank to discount new note, or re-
questing the Insurance Company TO cancel
their policy because of their notices. 1t is sim
ply business transaction which every man
who has any idea of business, understands.
Oar notices were sent to several hundred per-
sons 1t is impossible for us TO discriminate be-
tween the good and the bad 80 we sent to ALL
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

THE New PENSION LAVA bill has pass
ed Congress and become a law granting a pen.
sion of So per month to every survivor Of the
war of 1872 who served fourteen days, or was
in any engagement and to the widows of such
officers, soldiers or enlisted men, without re.
gard to the date Of marriage. Proof of loyalty
is not required. The bill also restores to the
roll the names of all pensioners dropped for
disloyalty.
In this county there are about forty pension.
ers who have heretofore been allowed pension:
by the state formerly $40 per annum, but for a
year or two past SO per annum. All of these
will hereafter be paid SS per month by the
United States government, and their state pen.
sion will cease. Under the new law all wild.
ows who now receive state pensions will re-
ceive United States pensions without regard to
the date Of their marriage.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22
SiOO.OOO.

On Wednesday March 90 1878 at ~ o'clock
IN. the DanvIlle, Hazleton q Wilkesbarre Rail
road was sold by Wm. |. Greenough the Trust
ee, under the first mortgage, by virtue of pro.
ceedings in the Court of Common Pleas of Co.
lumbia county in Equity, for foreclosure; and
was bought by Isaac Eyer for the Bond Hold
ers, at the sum of four hundred thousand dol
lars. The sale was confirmed by the Court,
and deed ordered to be made in pursuance
thereof.
AT two o'clock p. m. of the same day the
sheriff sold the lands of the same company
| consisting of about 1000 acres on a judgment
| obtained against the company, for the sum of
$3.50, The lands so sold had been previously
sold by the Trustee. And at the same time
the railroad franchises &c, were sold by the
Sheriff on Sundry Writs of Fieri Facias issued
on claims for right of way, for the sum of SllO,
The property was purchased by Isaac Eyer, Tor
| the Bond Holders
The road has been somewhat prolific of liti-
CATION, but the end has now been reached, and
peace reigns along the borders of Scotch Run,
| over the valleys OF the Catawssa and down the
winding Susquehanna.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

Next Monday will be an eventful day in the
history of Columbia county as at present con-
sttuted. For the first time there will be an
execution of criminals in the county jail and
there will undoubtedly be great excitement.
As word of caution we advise the people to
keep cool. Do not gather in crowds and dis
cuss the horrible event in loud tones. BY all
means the bars and saloons should be closed
as mixture of liquor with the excited feelings
of the masses may lead to fights and drunken
brawls.
Do not come to town in crowds. Do not come
at all. There is nothing to be seen, and a
mass of people will only cause unnecessary
excitement. There is no possibility Of wit
Messing the execution and it will only be a
waste OF time to spend the day in town.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

1t is not at all probable that any one connec,
ted with this Office ever obtained diploma
from Harvard, as that institution is rot in the
habit of bestowing such documents on those
who never entered its classic halls. That how
ever, is of no interest to the people; but wheth-
er an editor who Processes to publish Demo.
cratic newspaper has ever attempted to betray
the party to which he looks for his support,
meagre though that support may be, is mat
ter of public interest, for which the public hold
him to an account A paper pretending to be
Democratic, (printed partly in this town by
one apprentice) is charged with having ARA ng.
ed to sell the use of its columns to the Repub
licans in 1872 for $500, during the campaign in
which Mr.. Buckalew was candidate for cover
nor. The charge is admitted by the failure tC
deny it, If there is an explanation, let US hav,
it; if not, Democrats should no longer harbo
| Benedict Arnold in their ranks.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

The Temperance meeting on Tuesday even.
ing was held By Rev. Mr.. Marclay. The ex.
ercises were interesting One of the sgners
who when absent from home had broken his
pledge, manfully presented himself and amid
the sympathy of the whole audience honestl,
confessed his sin, expressed his sorrow, de,
clared his desired intention to hold on to the
pledge and his unabated interest in the TEN
perance reform, and asked the sympathy ant
prayers of those present.
Hon, James Black of Lancaster was then re
quested to speak, and gave an able, earnest, ant
eloquent extempore address, followed by in
terestng remarks from Mr., Cyrus Hillborn o
Newton, Bucks county, and Hon, William
Kinsey of Bristol. The next meeting will b.
in the Methodist church next Tuesday even
ing.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22
FOWL POETRY.

EDIToRs OF THE CoLuMBIAN
On Friday night, the 22d of Februa ry, som
one broke into my stable at Lightstreet an
stole my big white turkey gobbler and left pc
ker used to pry open the door behind, ,on whic
the following lines occurred to me
TO ALL WHOM n MAY CONCERN
All persons by whatever names.
Who have demands or legal claims,
VIII please present them by daylight,
And not like proving thieves at night,
The time and place where they may call,
II they wish to find me there at all.
TO keep accounts correct and straight,
/ pay In cash and not In trade.
1t don't require those midnight prows,
10 get your pay In turkey fowls
pay my debts In broad daylight,
Not proving about after night
Therefore take notice, one and all,
II after this at night you call,
With promptness you may likely be,
Paid of In eaden currency,
And my swift messenger may meet
The thief that prcws in Lightstreet.
And all ask In earnest prayer,
Is II hit may hit fair
The thief who steals turkey at night
Would rob a Pr lest in broad daylight,
II he had courage to be seen,
But turkey thieves are much too mean
To show themselves In open day,
But watch their chance for midnight prey,
And when their honest neighbors sleep,
Into their sheds and stables cree p,
And carry on what they can find,
And leave their iron bar behind
That's on the door which they did break
Into the place the fowls to take.
such mean and low life rascals can
Not claim the right or name Of man,
They're far too mean to claim place
AS men amongst the human race,
And would think 1t quite uncivil,
To class them even with the Devil.
1t would give old Lucifer much grief,
To offer him turkey thief.
turkey thief is far too mean,
In old Nick's presence to be seen
For the Devil never stopped 80 low,
AS with turkey thief to go
| And rob turkey roost at night
| And here the Devil must be right,
Because he could have no control
| Der turkey thieves; they have no soul.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22
COURT PRO CERDINGs.

Case VS.. Doty. This was an action brought
for wages alleged to be due plaintiff for work
done in the survey of Hunlock Creek and Mum
cy Railroad. Jury found verdict for plain
tiff for the sum ofS52.45.
The eating house license of Josiah Michael,
of Catawissa, ira ansferred to Harvey Brum-
bach
Reuben Kisner VS.. Miller & Seybert This
was an action to recover for grain sold to de-
PENDANTS. Jury find for plaintiff in the sum OF
$l36.
Jacob Evans, ex. VS.. Geddis, ct. al The
case was withdrawn from the jury.
Samuel Giger VS., Francis Evans. An action
brought to recover road damages paid to de.
tendant for opening a road through lands sold
by Mr.. Evans to Mr.. Giger Jury returned a
verdict for plaintiff for $3.50.
Edward Gerity VS.. Conyngham twp. Action
brought to recover wages claimed to be due as
supervisor Jury returned verdict for defen-
fendant
d. j. Waller VS.. Weaver's, e1. Jury re-
turned a verdict for plaintiff.
Bloomsbury Lumber Co. VS.. Morris & Stern.
er. The acti on was brought to recover for
lumber turn ished in building the Morris house
on Market and Fifth streets Jury find a
verdict for plaintiff for sum of S34362 4 rule
was granted to show cause why new trial
should not be granted
VIM Linvill vs. U II. Ent administrator OF
Peter Ent, deceased. Plaintiff takes n non
suit.
SECOND WEEK.
Krebs VS.. Mosteler. Verdict for plaintiff
for the sum of S8l95.
Lewis Mochenberg VS.. Andrew Boyer Yer.
diet for the defendant.
G. W. Thompson VS.. b. Stohner. This was
| an action to recover the value of slate man.
tie sold by an employee of plaintiff to deten,
dant Jury returned verdict for plaintiff in
the sum of S53.7j.
VIM. Snyders' Exr's. VS.. Valentine Bide
man. This was a suit in ejectment for the re-
covery oftwo lots in Bloomsburg. Jury re,
turned verdict for plaintiff for the land in
question.
L. S. Tanning Mill Co. VS.. Franklin Yocum
jury fined verdict for the defendant
Matthias Sha ffer VS., John McDowells Ex.
| ecutor on trial.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

The BOND CAsE.--Baer q Shenk vs.. City of
Williamsport [bond easel Rule to show cause
why the city treasurer shall not be restrained
from paying out money upon any ordinance
passed subsequent to the decree of the supreme
court and the mandamus thereon, and order re-
straining the treasurer from paying out any
money by virtue of such ordinances until the
determination of this rule.
March 18th, 1873, opinion of the cou rt filed
and ordered as follows "The rule to show
cause on this subject is discharged, and the re-
straining order of January 4th, 1s7S is rescin-
ded
By THE COURT.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22
Priceless Discovery.
A Sure Cure for Piles.

sure cure for the blino. bleeding itching and ul-
cerN ted piles has been discovered by rr. William ian
Indian remedy called Dr. Williams Indian Oint.
ment A single box has cured the worst old chronic
cases OF twenty. five and thirty years standing Nc
one need suffer ive minutes aferapplying this won
derfnl soothing medciue. Lotions, Instruments and
electuaries do mere harm than good Williams
ointment supports the tumors. allays the intense
itching (particuaTly at night after getting warm IN
bed). acts ns a pnultce gives instant and painless
relief ana Is prepared only Tor Piles and nothing
else Thousands Of cured patents attest ITS virtues
ana PHYSICIANS Of all schools pronou' IL the great
est contribution to medicine OF the age. IL matters
not how long or severely you have been suffering
you can be cured.
Mr. Joseph NJ Ryder. Cleveland, Ohio, writes:
suffered for years with Itching ana liberated Piles
tried remedy after remedy advertised and consulted
physicians In Philadelphia, Louisville, Cincinnati
and this city and spent hundreds OF dollars bui
found no relief until obtained box OF Dr. William
indian ointment some Tour months ago, and IL has
cured me completely. ! had part Of the box left
which gave to a friend OF mine who had doctoret
with many physicians and as n last resort went tt
the noted Hot Springs, Arkansas. for treatment
He informs me that the Indian ointment has aist
cured him OF the piles. 1t is certainly O wonderful
discovery, and should be used by the many thou
sands Who are now suffering with that dread dis
ease
tS-so,ooo Reward viii be paid for a more certain
REMEDY. Sold by all Druggists. DR. q. W. FRA
ziER sole proprietor, Cleveland o.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

On Monday the Court read opinions in the
cases Of the "Bloomsburg Mutual Saving Fund
Association" agai.st James r Rice and Charles
Bachman the same against S. A. Potter and
against Potter and Waller; and the Danville
NJ. s. F. & l.. Association against Joseph Hen
re in which the following questions that have
lately been raised were decided.
The charters of said Association, are under
the act Of 1889
That premiums bid and the interest thereon
are not usnrlous' That the cases cited by the
defendants counsel in which contrary doc
trine is held all relate to charters granted be-
fore the act of 1859, or not under it, and also
to unincorporaed societies and are therefore
wholly inappicable.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

George Stnson & Co., Art Publishers, of
Portland, Maine, are unrivalled in their pro-
fession in this country They produce the most
highly finished, steel engravugs, and the most
exquisite chromos known in art Among their
publications is small floral cross which is
one of the prettiest little pictures we have seen
for many day. But the most perfect flower
chrome ever produced is bouquet of Gala
lilies just published by them. The purity OF
color is perfectly preserved. A more elegant
parlor picture never was seen. 1t ia after a
painting by Robert Hill who is we'll known as
the finest flower painter in this country. Read
Stinson & Co.'S, advertisements elsewhere.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22
A GENTLE HINT.

In our style of climate, with its sudden
changes of temperature, rain, wind and sun
shine often intermingled in a single day,-it
is no wonder that our children, friends and
relatives are so frequently taken from us by
neglected colds, half the deaths resulting
directly from this cause. A bottle of Bo-
schee's German Syrup kept about your home
for immediate use will prevent serious sick
ness, large doctors bin and perhaps death,
by the use of three or four doses. For curing
Consumption, Hemorrhage, Pneumonia, Sc,
we're Coughs Group or any disease of the
Throat or Lungs, its success is simply wonder
ful, as your druggist will tell you. German
Syrup is now sold in every town and village
on this continent Sample bottles for trial
l0c regular size, 75c.
April u. 77-lY il
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

Well said by the Norristown Herald: "The
art of advertising is being brought down to a
decidedly fine point; and when an advertiser
sends you an inch advertisement to insert at
your very lowest rates, and accompanies it with
a six inch local notice which he wants put in
for nothing you cant help but admire his acre
age of "cheek," and wish you had gun that
would shoot hundred miles and kill the fel.
low you are thinking o without taking aim"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

FOUND DRowNED.-John Knapp, Sr, OF
Nanticoke, who disappeared on Christmas day
and was supposed to have been drowned or foul.
ly dealt WITH was found on Sunday afternoon
in the river near Hunlock's Creek. The in
terment took place Monday, in Schupps bury.
ing ground at Plymouth. He was between 80
and GO years. There is no knowledge as to
how he met his deah.-Record.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

Cocoa VS.. CorFEE.-Cocoa is rapidly taking
the place of coffee in the coffee houses of Eng
land, especially those which are patronized
mainly by the working classe.. 1t is claimed
for it that it is as cheap, fully as palatablc and
more nutritious, while it is less stimulating and
therefore less likely to create desire for strong
er drinks.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22
THE COLUMBIAN COUNTY Pa

Robert Stuart, colored, was arrested last
Monday by Constable Woodward for stealing
scrap iron of the Bloomsburg Iron Co. He
took the iron to Berwick and was caught in
the act of having it weighed Stuart was com
mitted to jail
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

The city papers say that the number of ar.
rivals Of merchants and others to purchase
goods for spring trade is larger than for sever
al years. This is good sign, and we only
hope that the indications of returning prosperi-
ty may not fail.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

Bessie, an interesting little daughter of Clin
ton Sterling, died on Friday last, of scarlet fe
after an illness of several weeks She wa,
bright and afIecionate child, and her loss /,
deeply felt by the family, who have the sympa
thy of many friends in their aflction. Tn,
funeral took place on Sunday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

You will find in all ages sublime fathers and
sublime mothers among the lofty and among
the lowly, and there, you will al4o find Dr.
Coxe's Wild Cherry and Seneka, and Santonne
Worm Syrup. They are household remedies
% and 80 cents.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

Necks and Arms Of Snowy Whiteness, forms
fair as the lilly, are the pleasing endowmenls
conferred by Glen's Sulphur Soap. A health
ful substitute for the poisonous cosmetic former,
y in vogue.
The tints produced by Hills Instantaneous
Hair Dye are like those of Nature.
March %, 4w.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

j. W. Freeman formerly of the Pittsion Com
has received a commission from the New
ork Herald to be present at the executions to
hke place at Bloomsburg and report the same
for that paper
We have no doubt il will be a highly srtis.
tic and imaginative account.