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Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-12-22
Grabbing and Gambling.

Moody.
and there are your grab bags-your
grab pagsl / tell you there IS to much of
this Your fairs and your bazars won't
do, and your voting, your cssting OF bal
lots for the most popular man or the
most popular woman, just helping along
their vanity. tell youit grieves the spir-
il, it offends God. They We got so far now
that for twenty-five cents young men can
come in and kiss the handsomest woman
in the room. Think OF his Look at the
church lotteries going on In New work
Before God / would rather preach IN any
barn or the most miserable bowel On earth,
than within the walls OF church paid for
IN such away. What is the use of going to
gambling den when you can have a
game of grab with lady for q partner2"
OF church choirs which are nc composed
of Christians he disapproves in the same
emphatic way Il Tell you it's about time
you stopped hinng ungodly men and I'M
godiy women to sing in your church
choirs, just because they happen to have
good voices. You smile | tell you it's
no smiling matter. You ought to blush
with shame; that's what you ought to do.
And there is such thing as having an
organist who gets drunk, and who can't
play but be must 90 back every low and
then and take drink to refresh him.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-12-22
A Visit From st. Nicholas.

Twas the night before Christmas, when all
through the house
Not creature was stirring, not even mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with
Ia hopoo that st. Nicholas soon would he
there.
The children were nestled al snug in their
beds
While visions Of sugar plums danced in their
heads;
And Mamma in her kerchief,a and in my cap,
Had just settled our brains for a long winters
When out on the lawn there arose such a clat-
Ter,
sprang from my bed to sec what was the
matter;
Away to the window flew like fash
Tore open the shutters and threw UP the
sash;
TIE moon, on the breast Of the new-fallen
snow,
Guye aluatre of midday to objects below;
When, what to my wondering eyes should
appear,
But Immature sleigh, and eight tiny rein
deer;
WIN u !ltOic oio uliNci, so ilfciJ any, uuAShl
knew III a moment it must be st. Nick.
More rapid than eagles his courscrs they
came,
AID he whstIed and shouted, and called
them by name
"No Dasbcr! now, Dancer! now Pranccr
And Viyen!
on omct on Dundcr and Bitten,
To the top Of the porch. to the top of the WALL
Now dash away, dash away, dash away, all
As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane
fly,
When theY meet with an obstacle, mount to
the sky.
Sc, up to the house top the coursers they flew
WITH g sleigh fall Of toys-and st. Nicholas
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-12-22

And then i'll a twinkling heard on the roof
The pfancing and paving of each little hoof,
As drew in my head and was turning around
bound!
lie was dressed all in fur from his head to his
And his clothes were all furnished with ashes
and SCOT;
A bundle Of toys he had flung on his back,
And ne looked like a peddlcl just opening his
pack;
His eyes, how they twinkled his dimples how
His cheeks re like roses, his nose like
cherry;
HIS dro! little mouth was drawn up like
And the beard on his chin was as white as the
Sow!
The stump OF pipe he held in his teeth,
And the smoke it encircled his head like 8
wreath
He lad y broad face and a little round belly
That ehuok wnen he laughed like bowl full
ofje!y.
He vas CHUBBY and plump. right Jolly old
And laug hcd when | saw him in spite of
myself
A wink Of his eye, and a twist of his head,
Soon gave ms to know had nothing to dread
He spoke not word but went straight to his
work.
And filed at the stockings; then turned with
ajerk,
And LAWN; his finger aside of his nose,
And giving ~ nod up the chimney he rose
He sprang to lis sleigh to his team gave a
whistle,
And away they all few like the down of
thistle,
But heard him cxcaim, ere he drove out of
si$sht,
"M2ERY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, AND A Coop
NIGHT
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-12-22

The wassail round in good brown bowls,
Garnished with robins, blithely throwls,
There the huge sirloin reeks: hard bv
Plum-porridge stood. and Christmas
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-12-22

Ladies Of luxuries taste and well filed
purses are lndulging this season in raw
silk stockings In al the fashionable, dark,
bright ana delicate colors.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-07-12
7 he New LacIeal Law.

The following law was passed last winter,
and was signed by Governor Hartranft on
the 25th of May.
1t is therefore in running order now, and
dairymen should govern themselves accord
ingly.
An Act to prevent the adulteration of
milk, and prevent the traffic in impure
and unwholesome milk.
SEC. /. Be it enacted, &C., that any per
son or persons who shall knowingly sell or
exchange, or expose for sale or exchange any
impure, adulterated or unwholesome milk,
shall be deemed guilty of misdemea nor,
and on conviction shall be punishe by a
fine of not less than twenty dollars for each
otlense, and if the fine be not paid shall be
imprisoned tor not less than fifteen days, or
until said fine shall be paid.
SEC. 2. That any person who shall adul-
terate milk, with the view of offering the
same for sale or exchange shall be
deemed guilty of misdemeanor, and on
conviction shall be punished by fine of
not less than ten dollars for each and every
Ofiense and if the fine be not paid, shall be
imprisoned for not less than eight days, or
until said fine is paid.
SEC. 3. That any person or persons who
shall. in any cities, boroughs s, and villages,
having population of one thousand inhab-
itants and upwards, engage in, or carry on
the sale, exchange or traffic in milk, shall
have the carriage or vehicle from which the
same is vended, conspicuously marked with
his, her, or their names also indicating the
locality from whence said milk is obtained,
or where produced and that for every ne
glect of such marking, the person or persons
so neglecting shall be subject 10 the penal
ties provided for in section second of this
act
Sec 4. That for marking wagons or We.
hicles so as to convey the idea that the said
milk is procured from or produced in diff
ferent locality than it really is, the person or
persons so offending shall be subject to fine
of fifty dollars, or imprisonment not less than
thirty days, or both at the discretion of the
court.
SEC. 8. That the addition of water or any
substance, other than a sufficient quantity of
ice to preserve the milk while in transporta-
tion to market, is hereby declared an adult
teration that any milk obtained from ami
mails fed on distillery waste or any substance
in state of putrefaction is hereby declared
to be impure and unwhoesome.
Sec 6. That this act shall take effect inn
mediately after its passage.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-07-12
GREAT STORM AT PlTTSBURG.

A terrible storm of wind and rain swept
over Pttsburg on the 4th inst. In the city
several houses were struck by lightning and
the flood of water did great damage, but no
lives we're lost. In the rural districts the
greatest losses occurred. Houses and bridges
were washed away and the crops were great
ly damaged. At Sandy Creek village, twelve
miles above the city, the water rose to a
depth of four feet and carried everything be.
fore it. The house of Abuer Conner, con
tanning himself, wife and child, Ira Long
aud man named Boyd and stranger, who
had stopped during the storm, was carried
away and all were drowned. The bodies OF
Conner his wife, child and Boyd were re-
covered the next day. The killed are Mrs.
Conrad Reithmiller ,Sharpsburg; Mrs. Reith-
miller's child, Willard Prayer, (both sons OF
Mr.. Peter Prayer. president of the Sharps-
burg and Htna Savings Bank; Ludwig
Waltz, pastor of the church at Sharpsburg
Sophia Schndelmay, of Sharpsburg, and
Mrs. Stekner, -Etna. Among the wounded
are five of Mrs. Reithmiller's children, one
young lady eighteen years old. None OF
them were wounded fatally, but all seriously,
Lizzie Crafts, was seriously hurt. Three
children of Mr.. Burgood, of Sharpsburg,
were also injured, one of them fatally, and
the two others had legs broken. John Sentz,
George Sentz, Michael Schrunn, of Sharps-
burg, and Miss Annie Geisler were probably
fatally injured. Miss Lizzie Burgund was
fatally injured, and the Rev. Charles Waltz
was injured by branch of tree and has
been unconscious
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-07-12

The following is the act of the last session
Of the Legislature in reference to the rate
of interest in this commonwealth. 1t extends
the provisions of the act of May, 1858, regu-
lating the rate of interest to all corporations
authorized to loan money within the common
wealth. and repeals all laws inconsistent with
the provisions of this act
SECTION |. That hereafter every contract
for the loan or advance ut money, in all cases
where no express contract shall have been
made for less rate, shall be per centum
per annum; and the st aud I'd sections Of the
act passed March 2, 1928, entitled "An act
to reduce the interest Of money fom eight
to six per centum per anuum, be and the
same is hereby repealed.
2. That when the rate of interest for the
loan or use of money exceeding that estab-
lished by law shall have been reserved Or con-
tracted for, the borrower or debtor shall not
be required to pay to the creditor the excess
over the legal rate. and it shall be lawful for
such borrower or debtor, at his option, to re-
tain and deduct such excess from the amount
OF any such debt, aud in all cases wh,re any
borrower or debtor shall hetetofJre or hereaf-
ter have voluntarily paid the whole debt or
sum loaned, together with interest exceeding
the lawful rate, no action to recover back any
such excess shall be sustained in any court of
this commonwealth, unless the same shall
have been commenced within six months from
and after the time Of such payment. Provi-
ded always, that nothing in this act shall af.
feet the holders Of negotiable paper taken
bona fide in the usual course of business.
3. All laws or parts Of laws inconsistent
with the provisions of this act are hereby re.
pealel, Provided, that this act shall not be
construed 10 effect or impair in any manner
contracts made prior to its passage.
This narrows the matter of usance to a
generally satisfactory point, and takes fiom
the question Of usury nearly all that in it is
Questionable. With this act in force, as we
understand its second section, those who have
heretofore been enabled to profit from their
own wrong on the plea Of usury are no long
or tempted by law to play the part Of rascals.
- ,edger
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-07-12
The Catawissa Railroad.

AT this season Of the year trip over the
Catawissa railroad is delightful. From Will
Transport to Catawissa the road runs through
a rich agricultural country, and the waving
fields of golden gain, now ready for the sickle
give promise of an abundant yield, and the
farmer is the busiest man in the land. The
road is in splendid condition, the ballasting
having become as solid as rock. Years
ago-perhaps a quarter of century-travel-
ers Stunned the Catawissa, because they
feared its high trestle bridges which span the
wild canyons in the mountains. But there
are no structures Of the kind in the world
guarded with more care, and it can be stated
as fact that no accident has ever occurred
at any of them, and it is not likely that an
accident will occur, if human vigilance can
prevent it. Mr.. Reinhart, the superintend-
ent, has reason to feel proud of the excellent
condition of his road, and the fact that it is
growing in favor with the travelling public
from year to year. Before proceeding to
speak more particularly of the grand noun
tain scenery which is encountered beyond Cat
awissa, it may interest the reader to give the
elevations of the various points above mid
tide, between Wiliamsport and Tamaqua,
which, it is believed, were never in print be-
fore.
HEIGHTS ABOVE MID TIDE.
These figures are obtained from the records
of the engineers, and may be regarded as of
fetal. We will commence at Wiliamsport
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-07-12

President and Mrs. Hayes and Governor and
Mrs. Hartranft. The Presidential party viii
leave here early in the morning for WASH
ington. The display Of fireworks kept many
on The streets till late, but at midnight the
first indications of quiet for three days are
manifested. Thousands went home in the
afternoon trains and comparatively few re-
main in the city. Dripping and cross and
needing rest, everybody is glad II is over
although everybody has had good time and
lots of it.
The celebration has been in ali particulars
Il success, attended as it was by some thirty
five to forty thousand people, for whichWilkes
Barre is entitled to all credit II was the city's
good luck that it had yesterdays anniversary
Tor send-of, and it is evident to the quiet
observer who can see things impartial ly that
the politicians have made prompt use of this
patriotic affair to open the Republican cam
paign here at the home of the Republican
candidate for Governor. 1t was natural that
Conel Hoyt should have local interest in
both these celebrations, but it has not
been in altogether good tase that he has been
50 conspicuous, particularly in the events of
to-day. Not an opportunity has been missed
by Colonel Hoyt's wideawake friends to turn
things to his political benefit, and they have
been sometimes more jealous than discreet
feel it necessary to say this because it is a
matter of common gossip all over town to.
night Senator Dill has also had busy
three days of it, but he has declined all pub
lie display. Only once, when he was called
cut by sernading party onsTuesday night,
has he appeared to the people, He rode up
to Wyoming with a personal friend yester-
day, and at all other times has been kept in
his room by a constant crowd OF people, who
have poured in, anxious to see him and
take him by the hand He has made friends
by his modest conduct and his cordial way
with everybody, whether miner, farmer or
professional man. lie has had callers from
all parts of the State, and his party, includ-
ing Chairman Speer, Senator Allen and
Congressman Clymer, has been busy one.
Senator Dunkel has been doing some light
campaign work and Judge Sterrett has been,
here, becomingly COMFORTING himself, but
other candidates are absent.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-07-12
HUMBUG ILLUSTRATED.

The nation pays for an army of $4,000
officers and men, but somehow or another
they can never be found except in politi-
cal emergency. Just now we are having
our annual Indian war. We are not sur
prised to learn that Col. Sperry had his COM
nand Of fifty men cut to pieces near Una.
tills, and that only seven men escaped, nor
that Gen. Howard was far behind with his
usual cherry dispatches But the fact is our
soldiers are needed on the frontier, and no
where else. Send these $4,000 men there,
and If they cannot whip the savages, they
can at least learn the ar. of war.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-07-12
Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice,
having had placed in his hands by an East
India missionary the formula of simple veg
etable remedy, for the speedy and permanent
cure for consumption, bronchitis, catarrh,
asthma, and all throat and lung affections,
also positive and radical cure for nervous
debility and all nervous complaints, after hav-
ing tested its wonderful curative powers in
thousands of cases, has felt it his duty to
make it known to his suffering fellows, Act
uated by this motive, and desire to relieve
human suffering, ! will send, free of charge,
to all who desire it, this recipe, with full di-
rections for preparing and using in German,
French or English. Sent by mail by ad-
dressing with stamp, naming this paper. W.
w. Shearer, l49, Powers Block, Rochester,
New York. june 2i-4w
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-07-12

From Catawissa to the Summit, distance
of thrty-fve miles, the ascent is at the rate
of thirty one feet to the mile. The highest
elevation is at the tunnel ,and before reaching
the other end the descent commences, and
the waters are found running in the direction
Of the Lehigh
THE HIGH BRIDGES.
The ascent of the mountains is charming
when viewed from the locomotive. For miles
the road winds along Catawissa creek, which
has its source at the tunnel. The science of
engineering was severely tested to find way
for the iron bound track. There are many
sharp curves as the road feels its way along
the sides Of the high mountains, with frown-
ing precipices to the left, but science overcame
every obstacle. The high trestle bridges
which span the yawning chasms are seven in
number, and their names lengths and
heighths, obtained from the Office of Mr..
William Yetter, resident engineer at Cata-
wissa are as follows
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-07-12
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE OF INQUEST.


TO the heirs and legal representatives OF Mary
Gorrel late OF Ashland schuylkill county deceased
to wit TO Robert Gorrell 81 ashland ScnnyR ryIRn
DECEASED OF Centralia borough. Columbia county,
Augusta Morgan intermarrled with Alexander Nor
gan, and Jane TOrrey intermarried with William
Torrey OF Ashland.
WHEREAS, at an orphans Court held ut Blooms
burg, in and for the county OF Columbia the first
EIweli President, and his associates justices Of the
said COURT the petition Of ISns orrey
schuylklli, deceased, was presented setting forth
that the said Mary Gorrell, then widow died on or
about the eighth day OF August A. D.lsI6 intostate
seized in her demesne OF fee OF and In a certain
messuage and Lot or fece of Ground situate In the
borough OF centraia ia the County of columbia and
state Of Pennsylvania, and consisting OF the lots
numbered eight (s nine l9) ton llO) eleven d) ana
twelve tl0. In block numbered ninetyslx Gs) on the
lots being twenty-five (25l fet In width and togeth-
er one hundred and twentyny Qssl feet IN width
and Extending OF that width In depth one hundred
and forty (i4O feet pith the appurteuances consist
ing Of two story frame dwelling hon'e. and a one
and lot or piece OF ground situate In said borough OF
Centraia, aud consisting Of the lots numbered one
sad general nap al Of % the Borough Of centraS each
OF said lots OF ground being TWENTY-FIVE l2N feet in
width and together nifty $50 feet IN width and ex-
tending Of that width In depth one hundred and for
ty N4O feet with the arnnrtenances consisting OF
two story frame dwelling house and one story
frame dwelling house. ALSO, certain other mes.
suage and lot Of ground situate In said borough OF
Centralia and nun bored the general map plan
OF said borough one W IN block numbered ninety.
seven (9T) being twenty-five (25l feet In width and
extending OF that width In depth one hundred and
forty (l40) feet ALSO, certain other messnagc and
lot OF grouud situate In said borough OF Cenlralia,
and numbered one g) in block number one hundred
and four 900 on the general map or plan or said
borough being twenty-five t2T feet In Width and px
tending Of that widthn depth one hundred and forty
Il Q0) feet with the appurtenances consisting Of one
and a half story plank stable and ware house.
In accordance with the above named writ will
hold an inquest on the said premises IN Centralia
borough on
THURSDAY AUGUST Is, 1873,
at o'clock a. m, when and VIII cre you are requested
TO attend If you think proper.
JOHN W. HOFFMAN,
Sherfr's ONCE. Bloomsbury, Sheriff.
July l2 S7S-4w
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-07-12
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THE LAST AND BEST OFFER.

The undersigned, owing to the
hard times, have conc, uded to
lower the price of subscription.
Hereafter the COLUMBIAN will be
sent for $1.50 year, strictly IN
advance. We cannot afford to
make discount on old accounts,
and therefore subscriptions now
due must be paid at the rate Of
two dollars. Old subscribers can
save the difference by paying up
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Eds. Columbian.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-07-12
THE TRUTH ABOUT 1T.

Andy Dill, our nominee for Governor has
been accused by the opposition Of being a
corporation man." A thorough examina-
ton of his Legislative record in both Senate
and House, fails to bear out the assertion
in single instance. Not only that, but as a
lawyer he never asked or received dollar
from railroad company.
1t is different with Col. Hoyt. His law
practice comes mainly from corporations, and
We know of no instance where he has ever
been retained against one Of them, but
do know of many cases where he has de-
Tended them. This he had a right to do, and
30 had Senator Dill; but Republican organs
had better ease up on the cry of corporation
lawyers"