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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-06-14
A CIRCULAR TO SOLDIERS.
May II 4-w.

A public meeting of Soldiers Of this County
was recently called to meet at the Court House
in this place. In pursuance of said call a large
number Of the survivors of the late war met
here. and formed an organization. Among the
proceedings, heretofore published, appears the
following:
The following committee was named with in
structions to elect their own chairman, viz
Capt. W. j. Allen, Priy. G.. w. Reifsnyder,
Col c, q. Jackson, Serg't &. w. Mears, Col.
r. b. Ricketts,, Col, s. Knorr, 1t. w. H. UT.
On motion of c. b. Brockway, seconded by
Priv. John w. Kreamer, it was ordered that
committee of three be appointed to draft cir
cular stating more specifically the objects of the
association, and the benefits to be obtained by
it. The Chair appointed C. Il. Brockway,
Capt. NJ NJ. Brobst, and Lent r. S Ent, as
said committee.
In pursuance of said resolution the commit
ee therein named desire to state briefly to their
comrades the aim of the association
First. Business and social reunions to the
end that we may help each other in time of
need, and keep alive the fast fading memories
of the past
Second. To collect and preserve the Names
residence and military of each soldier from our
county and vicinity at some central point.
Third. To collect and preserve such militia
ry and official records as may be accessible. con
sisting of morning reports, mucter rolls official
orders, &c.
The importance of such an organization
should be recognized at once. Many of our
comrades have gone to their last birouac Many
have become scattered and even their residences
are unknown. Many, or their families, are en-.
titled to Pensions, Bounties, Lands or Back
Pay, and do not knew whom TO address for evi-
dence, even il entitled TO aid. Increasing years
increase the difficulties and even if nothing il
due at present it is well to prepare for the fu-
ture. sr.--
For all these reasons we think there should
be tho rough union o our soldiers and sailors,
complete record Of the living ones and dead,
and a central collection of all military docu-
ments and records that are accessible.
We may add that the association is neither
political nor secret, nor are there costs except
for postage, record books, sc. All who have
been honorably discharged are requested, whoth-
er they enlisted from this countyor are now resi-
dent therein to join the Associ~ion, which they
can do in person or by letter to the SecretarJ
&c. B. Brockway) ; and the friend Of deceased
soldiers aforesaid are requested to give u- such
information as they may possess about our de-
parted comrades.
G. B. Brockw9v,
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LET US HAVE LIGHT.
MFssRs EDITORs.

MEssRs EDIToRs:
/ observe that the Town Council propose 10
light the streets of Bloomsbury. 1t is a good
thing-it ought to be done The moon and the
stars ought to have some little assistance, they
don't need much, but what little they do need
they ought to have. No doubt it is a waste of
the raw material to help them out with the
brilliant gas now used for that purpose, and
therefore the move in the direction of economy,
to put in coal oil lamps with nice chmneys in
place Of gas. Now certainly we don't need any
thing 30 expensive as coal OIL Would not
tallor dip, which could be got for a penny, be a
great deal cheaper, and much more beautiful
and picturesque, especi tally in dark night
than the glare of gas light? Besides all that,
if you see young lady home. you cant give
her good night kiss at the gate, without av-
ing every body on the street looking on, which
is very disagreeable, and spois the effect.
Wherefore say down with the gas and up
with the tallow dip. OF course | need not tell
the Town Council, how these gas lights on
every corner of the streets, interfere with the
freedom of street corner loaers, and the little
Jokes of stealing chickens, breaking into out
| houses &c. The general liberty of the ctiz ms
is not to be interfered with in this way, in free
country. Tallow dips will give all the light
We want, and hope this great reform of THIS
great reform Town Council will be- carried ont,
1t Is curious if nobody is to have liberty bit tie
| cous-et it be divided round, and they will
have the thanks Of
A ROYING RLADE
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ReorgsniSa iSation Of the National Guard.

The Governor having signed the bill for
the reorganization Of the National Guard,
the adjutant general has issued an order dis
charging all unnecessary officers and reduc-
ing the number Of divisions and brigades In
obedience TO the requirements of the new
law.
There are eighteen officers on the Cover
nor's staff, and the adjutant generals order
discharges the following named; Colonels
Jacob ID. Laciar, Scranton Charles J, Arms
Lancaster Thomas M. Walker, Erie Stan.
ley Woodward, Wilkesbarre; P. Lacey
Goddard and A. Wilson Norris, Philsdel.
phia, Under the order all division and bri.
gade organizations, as now prescribed, will
cease to exist. Until the force il reorganiz.
ed regimental, battalion and independent
company commanders will report direct tc
the departments.
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A HALF-FINIsHED WEDDING.

The young people of Cincinnati are excited
over promised wedding that didn't take place
The young man and young woman had known
each other from childhood, and were promi.
nent in society circles The wedding guests
were assembled and the loving couple we're on
the floor. The minister propounded the usual
question to the bride as to whether she would
take the man for her husband, ETC., when, much
TO the surprise Of all present, she answered
"No." Thinking he misunderstood her, the
minister ask ed the question again, and again
she answered 'No.' This stopped the oere-
mony, and the story came out. The young
man, addicted to the use of intox icating liquors
had promised reform if the lady would consent
to marry him, and had signed the pledge. lie
had been on trial Tor months, but the bride had
turned TO him as they stood side aud side be-
fore the minister, she caught the odor of whisky
on his breath, and detected signs Of incipient
into oricalion. She closed the extraordinary
scene by stating that she could not trust her
future TO man who had broken promise SO
solepnly made. Expostulalions and entreaties
were all in vain. The wedding did not take
place
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COMMUNISM IN BERKS.
CoFFINS FOR THE EDITORS.
A RoyING BLADE.

On Thursday evening last the editor of this
journal was the recipient of the following cow
srdly missive, per mail, from Reading which
we give to our readers, word for word aud
without alteration of punctuation as received
and still in our possession;
Readind June, 9th 1878
To the Editor of the
Birdsboro Tribune,
Dear Sir Mr.. Baum
| warn you to he careful TO-. Publish
ing an article in your iaper in Regards to the
Communists You are Dam Liar and | warn
you to be careful of you Life.
Skull, cross, bones and coffin.
Whether the above is the foolish work Of Il
sapient lunatic or whether the work Of an in
defatgabe miscreant and poltroon, we are nna-
BILE to state, but be it either, both, IA the case
may be, we have only to say to our cowarliy
informant that we are not in the lea.t alarmed
by his unprincipled threats, and thtt SO long
as We remain at the helm of the Tribune we
shall never miss an occasion for leading our
feeble aid in scouting down an oondemning
the actions Of any men, regardless of party OF
persons, who shall trample upon and d-respact
the laws Of our country-BirGsbOro Tribune.
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FIRE.

An alarm of fire was started last Tuesday
morning about ten o'clock when = stream Of
smoke was discovered issuing from the roof Of
the kitchen of the old Jail. A large crowd soon
gathered and took possession Of the house.
Beds, bed clothes, furniture, and every thing in
the sherifi's house, were tumbled cut Of the
windows, and then the fire was attacked with
buckets of water, and in short time by hard
work, was got under control The fire started
Ia the bake oven, set fire to the wood work
around the chimney, got under the roof and
followed the rafters up to the top. For . time
it looked as though the sheriff would move into
the new Jail sooner than he had intended. Con-
adorable damage was done to the roof and I he
valls were saturated with water.
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According to the Quarterly Journal Of Inebris-
~ statistics indicate that inost of the suicides
following inebriety occur smong beer drinkers.
1t says that the ultimate effect of lager beer in
many cases is melancholy, with tendency 10
suicide. /, is held that beer has q peculiar
psychological action, developing low grade Of
depression in all cases. but is not man just
as likely TO commit suicide under the terrible
depression following whisky debauch as the
guzzlDg of too much beer? There can hardly
be doubt of it, In fact, he will generally
reach destruction far more rapidly by whisky
than by beer. Iftraveling that way at all, bet
ter 60 it very slowly as to either.
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f. E. Orvis, the coming mai, for Congress in
the 18th district, among the Nationals, will Wis
il the townships in this county belonging to his
district in a few weeks to orgs nize for the CON-
ing campagn.-Echo. 81. .t.-.
That is some of the milk in this cocoa. nut.
Defeated men in other organiz ations, are seeking
to build up new party for their own aggran-
dizement, and the leaders are not recognized as
men wto have ever sacrificed anything for the
goodIof "the dear people" Blu. Bryson must.now
look to his laurels in Luzerntl
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-06-14

Wilson Ager has sued his wife, Emma W..
Ager, for divorce. They were married in May,
1864 and separated June 26, 1874. He alleges
that she kept house Of bad repute in Wa'h'
ington. She denies the charge, and accuses
him of illicit relations in st. Louis. The case
came up before Judge Lawrence on motion by
the plaintiff to issue commission to take testi-
mony in Washington. Judge Lawrence init
mated that the commission asked for was too
vague to the persons to be examined, but re-
served his decsion.-I Tribune.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-06-14

Conferred upon tens OF thousands OF sufferers could
originate and maintain the reputation which Ayers
sarsaparlla enjoys. 1t is compound OF the best
vegetable Alternatives, with the Ioddes OF Potassium
and Iron. and is the most efectual OF all remedies
for Scrofulous, mercurial, or blood disorders. Uni
formly successful and certain In its remedial effects
1t produces rapid and complete cures OF scrofula
Sores, Boils, Humors, Pmples, Erupions, Skin Dis
eases and all disorders arising from impurity OF the
blood. BY Its invgorating effects 1t always relieves
and ofte cures Liver Complaints, Female Weak
nesses:and Irregularities and is potent renewer Of
vitality For purifying the blood It has no equal.
1t tones up the system restores and preserves the
health, and imparts vigor and energy. For forty
years 1t has been in extensive use and to-day the
available medicine for the suffering sick, anywhere.
For SALE BY ALL DEALBRA
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-06-14

We had expected to receive an official account
of the recent pic mic of the Grangers at Rupert.
Whether it was through neglect, or because
they did not desire publicity, we are unable to
state. There was fair attendance, and pleas
ant social reunion. The remarks Of Elder sut-
ton were plain, practical and interesting The
essay of Miss Mary v. Bowman Of Berwick
showed study and culture 1t was delivered in
a clear distinct voice, and won for the author.
ess golden opinions. We do not know whether
or not there were other exercises, as we were on
the ground but short time.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-06-14

Senator Dill at an ovation given him at
MifIiinburg, Union county, no. long since,
said among other things that he was reared
in all parts of Pennsylvania; that he was
Methodist preachers son, and as such was
raised in spots" That be had lived in Mif-
hintown, Bellefonte, Huntingdon, Sunbury,
Milton, Berwick and other places. He said
that he came among us in 1860 as a taxpay-
er, yet came as Pennsylvania, reared
within the limits of the State. .-Patriot.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-06-14

WALLAoK's ORCHESTRA The orchestra Of
Wallack's Theatre, New York, is famous for its
extraordinary precision. This is due entirely
to Thomas Baker, an Englishman, who has
conducted it for years. Mr.. Baker used to
su er terribly from rheumatifm, but now is as
supple and nimble as school boy. He as-
crbes his freedom, as he ought, to Giles Lini.
ment Iodide Ammonia.
Sold by all druggists. s, nd for pamphlet.
DIR. GILES,
45l Sixth Avenue, N. Y.
Trial size 25 cents
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-06-14

Dennis Donnelly was hanged at Pottsville on
Tuesday for the murder of I'll omas Sanger on
September l, 1875. Donnelly did not actually
participate in the murder, but it was shown on
the trial that he had planned i, because Sanger
had discharged Irishmen and put Englishnen
in their places Donnelly made no remarks ,and
died from strangulation. 1t loo ks now as though
Jack Kehoe convicted Of murde er, now in Potts.
vile Jail would not be executed, BY the failure
of the Governor TO sign the de ath warrant.
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MASONIC RESOLUTION.

At recent session Of the Grand Masonic
lodge the following resolution was adopted {:
"Resotred, That We refuse to recognize as Free
mason any person initiated, passed or raised in
body where the existence Of a Supreme Being
is denied or ignored" The resolution is al!
right; but we had always supposed that to be
Masonic doctrine. at least it hss been in Penn
sylvanis. AS a matter Of fact We do not be-
leve there is an atheist lin this 6lsts who be-
longs to the order. Its corner stone Is the Bi-
BILE.
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:
Marriages.

HAG GENBUCH-wARR-o the 18th inst BY Rev
W. Z. KreDs, Mr.. Roy d. Hagenbuch TO Miss Sarah
A War; both Of BloOi48o"rr
NoORE-COX.-on the lith inst, by rev. ". p
Krebs, Mr.. NJ arsha Moore OF this county, 70 Miss
Alvaretta Cox OF Bloomsbury
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WHY DOUBT

a steamship company, knowing that success
beget+ confidence, may advertise that they have
never lost passenger or met with serious de-
lay, and no one questions the statement. But
II a physician, after many years Of investiga.
ton announces the d scovery of a remedy that
positively cures certain forms Of diseases. and
backs mp his statements by indisputable evi-
dence, his word is doubted, and his motives
questioned Is not such prejudice unreasona-
bic? There are those afflicted with coughs.
cold4, consumption, liver complaint, or some
aiie2tion Of the blood, that still refuse to use
DR., Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, not
wthslandirg they have witnessed its efficacy in
others similarly affected They "have no con-
ii !ence in advertised medicines" Does the
guide board at the corners of Il country road
which advertisns the way to 60, shake your con.
fdence, and create distrust in the route2 Do
you refuse to patronize railroads that advertise
their time tables? Then why doubt the truths
published concerning DR.. Pierce's Family Med
iciues? If debiitated females fail to receive the
relief promised after using his Favorite Pre-.
scription the money will be refunded. Full
particulars given in the Peoples Common Sens,
Medical Adviser, work of over 300 pages
price $l.50 Address the author, X. V. Pierce
NJ. D., Worlds Dispensary and Invalids' Ho
tel Buffalo n. y.
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party consisting Of one woman and two
men were arrested on Sunday might about elev
en- o'clock and put in the lock up. This party
had been staying in shed below town for sew.
eral days, and getting little sh' ,rt of the nee
essaries of life they became bold and made de
mands for supplies along the highway. Chief
Sterner kept them over night an d on their pay
ing costs, and promising to leave the county
they were liberated on Monday morning.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-06-14

CoMMIrMEsTs.--Amsndus Lake and John
Martin were lodged In Jail on Monday on the
charge Of stealing flour from Daniel Seybert.
One bag bearing Seybert's name as found in a
field and led TO tracing the men 10 . piece Of
woods where seven barrels we're found In cave.
On Friday Of last week William Fisher was
committed to jail by Eaq. Brewer on = charge
of placing obstructions on the Cstawisss rail.
road in Beaver tovnship
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For War;.

The Lock Haven Democrat, in alluding
to the question, says: Senator Dills res
ignation of his senatorial seat to accept the
nomination for Governor, is like General
burning his bridges behind him. 1t means
fight, and his party will rally around such a
leader in the spirit that he enters upon the
contest, and when the bugle sounds the
charge he'll find following that will make
the hills and dales of the old Commonwealth
ring with enthusiasm of men who mean to
win p
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-06-14

Last Sunday being Whitsunday, appropriate
services were held in the Episcopal church.
The chancel was decorated with flowers. AT
the Methodist church unusual demonstrations
were made. The church was beautifully ,rimm-
ed with flowers, boquets in profision, crosses,
anchors and hanging baskets. The Sunday
school children were dressed In white, aud very
pleasant services were held both morning and
evening.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-06-14
THE COLUMBIAN AND DEMOCRAT BLOOMsBURG, COLUMBIA

A Mrs. Geistlich and her two hil&ren, aged
nine and eleven years, were found dead 10 their
bed in Philadelphia last Saturday with strong
smell Of chloroform in the air. Tho aeighbors
not seeing them for several days broke into the
house with the above result A the father is
missing it is supposed that he committed the
fearful deed.
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AN UNDENIABLE TRUTH.

You deserve to suffer, and il you lead mis-.
erable unsatisfactory life in this beautiful world,
it is entirely your own fault and there is only
one excuse for you,-your unreasonable preju-
dice and skepticism, which has killed thousands
Personal knowledge and common sense reason
ing will soon show you that Green's August
Flower will cure you of Liver Complaint, or
Dyspepsia, with all its miserable effects such as
sick headache, palpitaton of the heart, sour
stomach, habitual costveness, dizziness of the
head, nervous prostation, low spirits, &c. Its
sales now reach every town on the Western
Continent and not druggist but will tell you
of its wonderful cures You can buy sample
bottle for 10 cents. Three doses will relieve
you. iune l4-tf il
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-06-14

During the summer month'i instead of the
weekly Temperance meetings j meeting is to
be held on the first Tuesday of each month /;
July in the Methodist church August in the
Baptist church and September in the Presbyte-
rian church, resuming weekly meetings on the
first Tuesday of October in the Lutheran church.
a Chldren's Temperance Me sting ia proposed
for the Fourth July, and Temperance SER
mons on Sabbath September 2Gnd
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-06-14

A ten year old son ofC. X Hughes met with
quite severe accident last week Thursday. He
was playing with Fcyihe and in swinging it
around struck his knee making an ugly cash.
DR.. Rutter was called in, and found that an ar
terry had been severed. He dressed the wound
assisted by his student d. W. Conner and the
child is now doing very well. The moral
of this is, Boys, don't play with edged tosls.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-06-14

The Muncy Luminary of the 9TH inst says
that Rev. Geo. G. Drake was stricken, recently
with something like vertigo and fell over We
are glad to say that at present writing Mr.. d.
is much better.
Rev. Mr.. Drake was formerly citizen of
Bloomsburg, and has many friends here.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-06-14

There will be grand opening of the Rupert
Hotel, under the management of Reuben Ronch
the new proprietor, on Thursday evening, June
Goth. All are invited. Tickets TO admit a
lady and gentleman, Sl.75, can be procured of
the proprietor.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-06-14

lndorsed by the Medical Fraternity, popular
in every circle, found everywhere, Glenns Sui
phur Soap is undoubtedly the most popular
purifier, remedy for ,kin diseases and injuries,
and complexional beautifer in America. Sold
by all Druggists.
Hills Hair & Whisker Dye, Black or Brown
50c.
May IL 4-w.
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CURE FOR CRouP.-A medical journal says
Group can be cured in one minute, and the rep-
ady is simply alum and sugar, The way to ac-
nosnpish the deed is to lake a knife or crater,
and shsse off in small particles about teas
poonful OF alum, then mix ii with twice its
quantity of sugar, to make it paiatable, and ad-
minister US quickly as possible. Almost TO-
stAnianeous relief will follow.
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Stanley Matthews wants Senate commit
tee to investigate him. By the time the
Potter committee is through with him there
will not be much left of Stanley to investi-
gate. The Senate committee had better
hurry IN - E1kriof
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The street commissioners bill for part Of
April and all Of May amounted to $S5504.
Among the items are the following;
William Rabb, 5000.
y. c. Shive team, $4,000.
Another team said to belong TO . number Of
the council drew slS6O. Has this got any
thing to do with the fact that the street commits
sioner is obliged to pay two dollars day foE a
horse and man, when the same could be obtain
ed last year for dollar and . halff We do
not think two dollars too much, but ii does not
look well for counoilmen to insist on the ad-
vance for their own benefit.
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Tie Emperor of Germany has on four DIFF
ferent occasions served as a target for would
be assassins. He evidently realizes by this
time tie triteness Of the adage uneasy lies
the head that wears a crown"
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As the perfection of entirety depends upon
the perfection of minute, SO no one can hope
for robust health of the entire system, if the
blsod should become in the least impure. Its
standard of purity is best maintained by the
use of DIR. Bulls Blood Mixture.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-06-14

Is ii true that the street commissioner gives
store orders on merchants who rent of him, to
poor men for work on the roads, and then draws
the money on their town orders, and applies it
TO rent?
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In looking for leaks along the gas pipes the
searcher carelessly threw the loose sell back in
to the holes, and the rain softsned the earth so
that number of horses and wagons were
caught in the traps. The ground should be
packed solid when these holes are filled up.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-06-14

The town Treasurer, T. j, Vanderslice, an.
nounces that he is ready to receive taxes. At
the expiration of thirty days when the dupli-
cate is put in the collectors hands, an addi'
tiOnal five per cent. will be charged.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-06-14

An appeal will be held at the Court House
on Saturday, June 22d at ten o'clock in the
morning, to make corr ectons, if any to be made,
in the Mercantile Appraisement, published in
another column.