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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1879-02-21
CHURCH DIRECTORY

BAPTIST CHURCH.
Sunday services,ioS 4. m. and eN pm.
sunday School-9 q. m.
prayer Meeting-Every Wednesday evening at on
seats free. The public are invited to attend.
ST. MATTHEW'S LUTHERAN CHURCH.
Minister-Rev. o. D. S. Marcay.
Sunday Services-10H a. IN. and N p. m.
sunday School-9a. m.
PRAYER Nee ing-Every wednesday evening at IN
Seats, Seats free. Nopews rented. All are welcome.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Minister-Rev. Stuart MI chell.
sunday services-lOM a. iii. and 81 p. m.
Sunday Schools q. m.
PRAYER Meeiing-Every Wednesday evening at e,a
Seats free. No pews rented. Strangers welcome.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Presiding Elder-Rev. W. Evans
Mlnister-Rev. NJ. l.. Smyser.
sunday Servtces-10K and 68 p. m.
SUNDAY School-2 p. M. .,.,o,.
Bible Class-Every Monday evening ateK o'cock:
S General Prayer Meeting Thursday evening
o'clock.
Corner OF Third and Iron streets.
Residence-Corner 4th and Catharine slreets.
sunday Services-1OH q. m. and p. III.
sunday Schools a. m.
PRAYER Meeting-Saturday, Z p. m.
All are invited There IS always room.
ST. rAuL's CHURCH.
Rector-Rev L. Zahner.
sunday Services-10H a. M, ~ p. m.
sunday Schools a. m.
First Sunday in the month, Holy Communion.
Services preparatory to Communion on FRIDAY
evening before the st Sunday in each month.
Pews rented but everybody welcome.
EVANGELICAL CHURCH.
Presiding Elder-Rev. A. L. Reeser.
Mlnister-Rev. George Hunter. ,
sunday serylce-2 p M, In the Iron street churcn.
PRAYER Meeting--Every Sabbath at p. m.
All are invited. All are welcome.
THE CHURCH OF CHRIST. -
Meets in .'the little Brick Church on the hill,"
snown as the Welsh Baptist Church-on ROCK street
east OF Iron.
Regular meeting for worship, every Lords day al
,ernoon at 81 o'clock.
seats rree and the public are cordially invited to
attend
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Columbia County Official Directory.

President Judge-William Elwell.
Associate Judges-I Krickbaum, r. l.. Shuman.
pTotbOnotary, Sc.--Willlam krickbaum.
Court Stenographer-S. n. Walker.
3srIs,er RecOrder-yllllamsnn IL Jacoby.
district Attorney-Robert r. Little.
sheriff John W. Hoffman,.
surye or samuel Neyhard.
Treasurer-H. A. Sweppenheiser.
Commissioners-stephen Pohe, Charles Richart.
A. u. Herring.
commissioners Clerk--J. II. Casey.
Auditors--S. ii. Smith, W. Manning, G. b. See
sholtZ. -. -
Jury Commissioners Eli Robbins, Theodore W.
Smith. - ,,.,,,, :, ..
UOlntv superlntendent-Wllli II. snyder.
Bioon Poor Dstrict-Directors-R s. Ent, Scott,
Wm. Kramer, bloomsbury and Thomas Reece,
seOlt.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1879-02-21

The grist tax in Italy, so much complaint
ed of by the Italian mllers, yielded last year
sixteen and half million dollars.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1879-02-21

Eli Perkins has been engaged to tell 200
lies in 2700 quarters of minute.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1879-02-21

The murderer who was sentenced to 80
years imprisonment ip Kentucky the other
day VOWS he'll never serve out his time-he'll
die first.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1879-02-21

Instead of going into the State Treasury
the,proceeds of liquor licences ought to be
applied to the support of our local prisons.
There is an intimate and evident relation
ship between the two.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1879-02-21

"A Maine editor advocated retrenchment
a week later the Sll0O Office held by his sou
in the Belfast Custom House was abolished.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1879-02-21

There are 90 counties in Kansas each of
which raises more corn than New Hamp-
shire.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1879-02-21

There is birth in London every four
minutes and death every six.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1879-02-21

The temperance cause has suffered a re-
verse in Sierra Valley, New. The total abb
silence society hourished during the fall, but
about holiday time rumors of inebriety on
the part Of leading members were circulated.
In subsequent meeting, it was moved that
those who had broken their VOWS be expell.
ed. The motion was lost. Then a resolu-
tion was adopted, amid great enthusiasm,
that all who passed the holidays without
getting drunk should be turned out. Three
cheers were given for John Berleycorn, and
the meeting was adjourned at the Presidents
invitation to step across the street and drink
at his expense.
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BIoomsburg Official Directory.

President OF Town Council-G. A. Herring.
Cerk-Paul f. Writ
chief of Pollce--Jas. C. Sterner.
President OF Gas COmpany-S Knorr.
Secretary--C W. Miller.
BlOomsDurg Banking Company-John A. Funston
President, II. II. Grolz Cashier, John Peacock, Tel
ler
Flrs Ma ional Bank-Charles X. Paxton, resident
J. p. Tustin, Cashier.
Columbia County Mutual Saving Fund and Loan
Associa'ion-E. ii. Little, President, Q. W. Miller
secretary.
Bloomsburg Building and Saving Fund Association
WIN. Peacock President,J j. Il. Robson, Secretary.
bloomsbury Mutual Saving Fund Association-J
] Brewer, President, p. Z. Writ, Secretary.
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Items.

Bayard Taylor's Goethe collection will be
sold in Berlin.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1879-02-21

Bismarck, d. t., February l2.-The first
Northern Pacific railroad train loaded with
visitors and railroad iron, crossed over the
Missouri river to-day. The track is laid on
the ice with twelve feet ties. The train is
the fist that ever went over the river on ice
without some special bridging underneath.
The ice is three feet thick and the thermon-
eter twenty degrees below zero. Nine hun
hundred cars of material will be crossed
over for the extension at once.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1879-02-21

A man out west dropped counterfeit half
dollar in contribution box and then drop
ped in fit. Make a moral to fit the case
yourself.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1879-02-21

A bride waited two hours after the time
appointed for a wedding in Goshen, O., but
the bridegroom did not come, 1t was deci-
ded to send for him before dismssing the
guests. He was found at home with one
side of bis face shaved, and so nervous that
he had not been able to WELD the razor any
longer.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1879-02-21

A few small boats are said to have gath
cred some $4,000 worth of sponges in two
days, within half an hours sail of Flori-
ida wharf A Key West paper says that the
article was supposed to be extinct years ago
| but it is discovered that the bars in the bay
are teeming with sponge of superior quail
| ity.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1879-02-21

A French jeweller in 1870 sold lady q
5000 franc set of jewelry, giving written
promise to take the articles back if they
were not approved, She wore them six years
and then asked to have them exchanged for
something of newer fashion. The courts
have finally decided that he must do SO, and
a London tribunal has rendered a similar
Judgment where the customer wore dia-
mond ring three years before returning it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1879-02-21

In the apportionment of the Halifax fish
cries award, New Foundland is to receive
1915 009 and Canada $4,3s7 800 being re-
tanned until the expenses are settled. Prince
Edward Island claims nearly one-half Of
Canads's share.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1879-02-21

At the suggestion of Queen Victoria the
names of the men who lost their lives during
the storm in the Bay of Biscay in October,
1877, in their efforts to rescue the crew Of
the boat carrying Cleopatra's needle, are to
be placed upon the pedestal supporting the
obelisk.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1879-02-21

The Howard officers are now burning all
the tents used in Chattanooga, Memphis,
New Orleans and other points during the
yellow fever epidemic.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1879-02-21

Senator Bruce of Mississippi, was called
to the chair February IA, and presided over
the Senate a portion of the afternoon, being
the first time in the history Of. the govern
ment that colored man has occupied the
| chair.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1879-02-21

A native of Marseilles has purchased the
right Of extracting chlorate of potash from
the Dead Sea, which he expects to be able
to offer in London at 72 shiilings ton,
whereas the present price of that article is
l04 shillings.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1879-02-21

Lord Chelmsford, commander of the Brit
ish forces who were whipped in South Afri-
ca, has one advantage that an American Of
ficer never had when he was whipped, and
ment still
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1879-02-21

On the 9th of July next the Bank of
England will be 1856 years old. The charter
granted for eleven years at first has been
renewed from time to time. In the large.
building on Threadueedle street eight hum
dred persons are now employed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1879-02-21

Lord Beaconsield, according to London
correspondent, lives principally on cham
pagne jelly, of which he consumes three
guineas' worth at meal,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1879-02-21

The experiment of lighting mines by elec-
tricity has been tried at Marston salt mines,
near Manchester, and proved complete
success.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1879-02-21

The sleigh in which Napoleon I. travelled
in Switzerland is still in existence. A.yet
more remarkable relic is the ship in which
Charles II returned to England from Hol
land at the restoration in 1860.
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1879-03-13

and yet here you see her begging not
only my kindness for her rival. but
the pardon OF that-.hat-yes, 1 will
say it-that stupid oaf, my son. But
she shall have IA husband she shall
be mistress here; and you, Ichabod
Van Tassel. and your buxom bride.
may be off, and the sooner the better !
Harkyee, Lena" and he whispered a
few words in her ear. What they
were / know not, but the obedient
girl demurely. answered, "If you wish,
certainly, uncIe" "And, harkyee,
Paul." continued the old gentleman,
whispering also 10 him. But there
seemed some clause to be considered
ere Paul would acauiesce, and appar-
emily not very pleasing TO the latter.
He frowned, shook his head, and
looked sternly upon Ichabod. Paul
entreated, and Lena also added a few
words, In a low tone. At length Mr..
Van Tassel yielded.
"Well, well, it cannot be helped,
sure enough" he exclaimed, "and so
| may as well forgive the boy. And
now, Dominic" he continued, turning
to that respected person, unite this
couple. Well have a wedding at any
rate, neighbors"
The eyes OF Ichabod opened wide
at this announcement, and, as soon
as the ceremoney was over, with a
most anxious countenance, he took
the exulting bridegroom aside and
whispered:
"You frighten me, Paul! How dare
you do so? o remember Won Gel
son. think OF the dreadful warning
I've had"
ALIAS! my friend. am martyr to
frie endship!' said Paul. looking ex
ceedingly solemn, and gi,i g his
hand tragic flourish.
Poor Ichabod then, with tears in
his eyes. flew 70 Lena and begged OF
her TO love Paul il she could, for be
was, although she might not think SO.
a most excellent young man.
And Lena, with her usual readiness
to oblige, promised she would try.
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ARecOrd Of Ontrages.
Nashville American.

The report of the Teller Committee
shows even worse state OF things in
the South than The Inter Ocean has
charged, radical" and "implacable :"
as it is surpassed to lie. The fraudu-
lent tissue ballots. by which the Re-
publicans OF South Carolina were
swindled out OF their rights, are prov
en- to have existed in every county
but one in the State.
In Louisiana alone forty murders
for political reasons are shown to
have taken place duling the last cam
paign. Whenever an attempt has
been made to arrest any OF the Often
ders, either for fraud or murder, every
conceivable obstacle has been placed
in the way, and In many instances the
complaining witnesses have been ar
rested by the State authorities and
frightened or forced into an abandon
ment OF the prosecution. In reality
the State becomes the alder and
abetter OF crime. and resi5,s by all
the means at its command the en-
forcement OF the Federal laws.
1t is perfectly evident from the
evidence submitted that more than a
score Of Democratic members of the
House hold their seats without the
shadow of equity. The ques-
tion is: Shall these men whose
records are teeming with fraud
and some OF whom are acces-
sorry 10 murder, profit by theil
own crimes and continue TO sit as
law makers. while the nation help.
lessly folds its hands Inte, Ocean.
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CHAPTER Nv.

1t was disugreeable, dark, damp.
dismal, drizzling evening. OF Satur-
day night, about three weeks from
the time appointed by Mr.. Van Tas-
sci for the wedding. The wind
howled aud moaned around the cor
ners OF the old house-paiter. patter
came the slcet upon the fast thicken-
ing panes-the trees shook their
icicled branches, creaking and groan-
ing over the low gambrel roof-in
fact, 1t was exactly such night as
ghost might choose to peep into the
the doings OF us mortals. The old
gentleman had gone TO bed, partly
because he was sleepy, and partly
that the lovers might have a cozy
chat by themselves. And thus Lena
and Ichabod were left alone before a
huge. cheerful looking fire.
"How dreadiully the wind roars-
only bark, Ichabodl" exclaimed Lena,
shudderiDg. and approaching her
chair little nearer to his. 81 always
think on such nights as this that be-
ings from the other world are about
usl"
"Do you really think SOP" faltered
Ichabod, in turn edging his chair
nearer to Lena.
20 don't ask me now" she ex-
claimed-"harkl" did not you hear
something?" and she drew her chair
itlle.closer.
~N-n-ol did you?"
Perhaps it was the catl" said Lena,
looking timidly around, "but now as
we are alone, do tell me. Ichabod. il
you really thi nix that the spirits OF
Won Geison and his bride walk about
this house?"
"Well, Lena, declare I almost do
believe it'll" answered Ichabod, now
hitching his chair so close that their
garments touched.
"Ah! she was noble girl, wasn't
she, cousinl but hark what noise il
ihatl'
At this moment the wind blew a fu-
rious gust-there was crashing
around the windows-and then the
outer door flew wide open-but nc
one enteredl
Darkness there, and nothing moro
! "Sh-s shut the door. Lena" cried
Ichabod, terror overcoming his gal
lantry.
"Oh, cousin, / burst not stirl yor
shut it quick-quick, or the wind will
blow out the candlel' and as she
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spoke, Lena raised her little hand to
guard ii from the strong draft. but in
her fright approached it so near that
the light was exiting euished.
summoned courage to rise for the
purpose OF closing the door. but as he
did so, he was prostrated by some in
visible power. 1t was some seconds
ere be- dared to open his eyes, aud
when he did so. no wonder he almost
swooned with fIight-for there in the
very arm chair OF Mr.. Van Tassel sat
Won Gelson, defunct. according TO
custom all in white, with a crimson
mark from ear to ear, defining the
skill OF young Madam Won Geison =
and behold, while the teeth of Icha-
bod were chattering. his eyeballs dis
tended, and his whole frame quaking
with terror. another ghost glided be-
hind the chair and tiourished around
the CHASTITY brow OF Won Goison a
glittering blade.
Flesh and blood could stand it no
longer. With a heavy groan poor
Ichabod. .bade farewell to conscious
ness. When at length he recovered
his shattered senses. he was alone
the fire was out, all but few fast
dccaying embers- and the storm
ragged more furious than ever. How
Jckabod survived that night he could
never tell; but the morning found
him wiser man, as We shall present
ly see.
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happiness-he snapped his fingers,
brought his long legs round like a
dancing jack" and ran out OF the
house to give vent to his mirth. Mr..
Van TasseI could only account for
such extravaganza by recurring to
his own exuberant spirits when in his
bachelor days he was about to re-
ceiye the hand OF the late lamented
Dame Van Tassel. Paul, in short,
seemed TO be the only one admitted
to the confidence OF Ichabod, and
whatever the joke was, he did not ap-
pear a whit behind in its enjoyment,
and haying been invited, as the read
er already knows, to assist at the
wedding, almost took up his abode
under the haunted roof.
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Zack Chandler on JEFF. Davis.

Senator Chandler made the speech
OF the debate on the proposition TO
pension JEFF. Davis. 1T was short.
sharp and decisive. After Lamar had
spoken, comparing Davis TO Washing
ton, and Blain had replied, Senator
HaiIis, OF Tennessee, took IN the
strain, defending Davis against the
malignant attacks OF those who were
striving ito perpetuate the memories
OF the war for partisan purposes
This reused old Zack. and he made
the following brief and bills. .ering
speech:
MIR. President-Twenty years ago
l, in company with Jefferson Davis,
stood up in this chamber. and with
him swore. by Almighty God, that !
would support the constitution Of the
United States. Mr.. jefferson Davis
came direct from the Cabinet OF
Franklin Pierce into the Senate OF
the United States, and took the oath
with me to be faithful this govern
ment. During four years l sat in this
body with Jeffcrson Davis, and saw
the preparations going on frum day
to day for the overthrow OF this
government. With treason in bis
heart and perjury upon his lips, he
took the oath to sustain the govern
ment that he meant TO overthrow.
Sir, there was method in this mad
ness. He 10 co. operation with other
men from his section, and in the Cab
met OF Mr.. Buchanan, made careful
preparations for the event that was
to follow. Your fleets were scattered
wherever the winds blew and water
was found to float them where they
could not be used 10 put down rebel
lion. Your armies were scattered all
over this broad land where they could
not be used In an emergency. Your
treasury was depleted until your
bonds bearing 6 per cent. interest,
principal and interest payabls in coin,
were sold for lightweight cents on
the dollar to pay current expenses,
and no buyers. Preparations were
carefully made. Your arms were sold
under an apparently innocent device
10 an army bill providing that the
Secretary of War might, in his discre-
ton, sell such arms as he deemed best
for the interests of the government
Sir. eighteen years ago last month
sat in this hall, and listened to Jeffer-
son Davis delivering bis farewell adj
dress, informing us what our consti.
tuiional duties to this government
were, and then he left and entered
into the rebellion to overthrow the
government that he had sworn tc
support. I remained here, sir. during
the whole OF that terrible rebellion
saw our brave soldiers by thousands
/ might almost say by millions, al
they passed through here t. the thea
ter OF war. / saw their shattered
ranks returning. / saw steamboat
after steamboat. and railroad trair
after railroad train, bringing back thu
wounded. was with my friend from
Rhode Island Burnside) when h'
commanded the Armyof the Potomac
and saw piles of legs and arms max,
humanity shudder. / saw widows
and orphans made by this war, ant
heard them wall and mourn over th'
death of their dearest and best. Nh
President, l little thought at tha
time that should live to hear in thu
Senate of the United States eulogiei
upon Jefferson Davis living. living
rebel, on The floor of the Senate o
III. United States. Sir, am amsze'
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Beginning Again.

When, sometimes, our feet grow weary,
On the rugged hills of life
The path stretching long and dreary
With trial and labor and strife
We pause on the toilsome Journey.
Glancing backward in valley and glen,
And sigh with an infinite longing
To return and begin again.
For behind is the dew of the morning,
In all its freshness and life,
And before are doubts and shadows,
And the chill ard gloom Of the night.
We remember the sunny places
We passed so carelessly then.
And ask with passionate longing,
To return and begin again.
All, vain. indeed, Is the asking,
Lilies duties press all of US on,
Aud who dare shrink from the labor.
OR 81 h for the sunshine that's gone
And. it may be, not far Oh before US
Wait fsirrr places than then,
LIES paths may yet lead by still waters
Though we may not begin again.
Forevermorc upward and onward
Be our paths on. the hills OF life,
And soon will n radiant tiawning
Transfigure the toi and the strife,
And our fathers hand will lead US
Tenderly upward then;
In the JOY and peace of another world
He'll let rs begin again.
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that isl mean there is look about
Lena sometimes which / do not like,
and she has more than once limited
about-about Won Geison."
"Just as though. Now listen to
me, Ichabod :"
"But hadn't better go and look
after Lena, first?"
"Don't trouble yourself about her
ghosts are not 80 polite to some peo-
pie without reason!" quoth Paul.
mo. no; she is safe enough at home,
I'll warrant; nay, more, / should not
wonder IL she should deny all knowl-
edge of what has transpired, and in
sist upon it that you drove her home"
"Why, faint possiblel" said Icha-
bod.
"WelI, you'll see. But about this
marriage-now, Ichabod. there is but
one way, as / can see, for you TO
avoid it-you must marry somebody
elsei"
Somebody e.sei"
"Yes, you must, and there's no IFS
and 'ands' about it. I'm your friend
now go home-think OF all the girls
you know. aud decide upon the future
Mrs. Van Tassel, no matter how
homely. old, or ugly she is, anything
to escape-you know what. will
see you tomorrow. Goodnight,
keep clear of that willow tee where
the murderess hung herself. Good
night"
And, sure enough. when Ichabod
reached home he found Lena sitting
before great fire, eating walnuts, as
comfortable as possible.
why, Ichabod!" she exclaimed, as
he entered, show long it has taken
you TO put out the horse! See, / have
cracked all these nuts for you since
you have been gone
Ichabod drew h mself up close in
the corner.
"Lena. when did you get homer"
@Why, you know. cousin Ichabod,
the clock was striking eight as we
came IT."
I'VE came ini" said Ichabod, turn
ing very pale. who came in?'
"Who came in why. who should
come in but you and /! But how
wild you look mercy on nae, how
your eyes rolll"
Lena. didn't you sec something
an awful white thing-knock me out
OF the wacon-and didn't that same
dreadful shape drive you home?"
Heavens, Ichabod, you are crazy!
What shall 1 do? / am frightenea TO
deaih-I must run and call unclei" !"
and springing from her chair, and ut
tering shrek as Ichabod attempted
TO rise, she rushed out OF the room.
But she forgot to call her unelel
Whether Iehabod really loved Lena
or whether it was the fear OF dis
pleasing Mr.. Van Tassel, 1 cannot say.
Certain ii Is, however. that notwith-
standing the entreaties and warnings
Of his best friend, Paul Britton, and
the insinuaiionS OF the bride ele.t t,
coupled, too, with his own fears, he
remained wavering and undecided In
that momentous matter which might
alone rescue him from premature
death?
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TO hear II. and / can tell the geotle-
men on the other side that they little
know the spirit OF the North when
they come here at this day with bra
vado on their lips, uttering eulogies
upon him whom every man. woman
and child in the North believes TO
have been a double dyed traitor"