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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-03-05

The post office laws which cut off the
mails of the rascals who conduct swndling
enterprises are well enough in their way,
but they 60 hardly far enough. They ought
to take some cogniz4pce of the fools who
support these rascas by sending them money.
These senders of money are not all pure
fools Some of them are half fool and half
knave, and half of them are more largely
made up of knayishness than Of folly. Were
it not for them the swindlers could not live.
We are told by Hudibras that "no doubt
the pleasure is great of being cheated as to
cheat" Thus do these victims enjoy the
fun of patronzng one swindler after anoth-
er. A representative of simplicity sends
half dollar for superior six shooting pis-
tol. Not receiving the pistol he sends in
some other direction dollar for an immense
family Bible, with pictures. He finds out
here is no such Bible to be had for dol.
lar. Then he lends TO some other swindling
concern thirty or forty cents for large die
tionary, but finds the work so small as to be
altogether invisible. Then he sends dol.
lar for six solid silver table spoons, or for a
gold watch or for a diamond earring. One
of the queerest things in regard to the inter.
cepted correspondence of some of the swind.
ers is that the same fools appear as Gust O.
mers of a variety of the swinders. A
man who tries to get something for nothing,
or great deal for nearly nothing, may be
set down as a fraud or simpleton. 1t is
true that he is very difficult to reach by any
known process Of law, but that does not mil.
itate against the wisdom of trying to devise
some plan which shall eiie ctualy quench
him. .-IhHa Times.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-03-05
FEBRUARY WEATHER.

The following is meteorological sum-
mary or record of the weather al Cataw issa, ,
during the month Of February, 1880 com.
piled by Vim. G. Yetter, from observations
made by W, Pruett.
Barometric pressure corrected for temper
ature and observation-disclosures pressure on
the Goth, 30 6j6 inches; lowest on the 3rd,
% 33l inches monthly range, 1926 inches
Temperature of the air.-Highest tenn
perature on the 9th, 60 degrees; lowest on
the 10th, degrees; average temperature for
the month, 3j,5 degrees average of same
month during previous year, (lS79) 36,7 de-
grees; greatest daily average on the llth,
35.j degrees and the least daily range 81
degrees on the 3rd
Moisture-Number of days on wAich rain
or snow fell,l2; total amount of rainfall and
melted snow, 3 40 inches; rainfall and melt
ed snow during same month in previous
year, (lS79) GS inches.
Wind-The highest hourly velocity of the
wind during the month was 36 miles from
the northwest on the lst.
Miscellaneous Items-Freezing weather
occurred on 10 days of the month the first
thunder storm of the season occurred du.
ring the evening of the Goth. The highest
water in the North Branch recorded feet
3 inches above low water mark on the 10th
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-03-05
DEATHS HARVEST.

Death has been busy for some time past in
this community, and is gathering in the young,
the middle aged and the old William Giger,
brother of Mrs, p. Unangst, died last Friday
Of dropsy, and was buried on Monday The
services were held at the Reformed church and
were conducted by Rev, o. D. 5, Marclay, owing
to the illness of Rev. W, L. Krebs.
Charles W. Snyder, son of the late William
Snyder, died at the residence of his brother.in-
law, c. w. Neal, on Monday morning. after a
protracted illness. His age was SO years, s
months and 8 days. The funeral took place on
Wednesday morning at ten o clock and the re-
mains were deposited in the family vault,
Hon Garfield Harrison died at his home on
East street on Saturday last, Of dropsy, after
an illness of about four months, at the age of
seventy'one years, He moved here from Lu,
zerne county about seven years ago. He was
an associate judge Ct that county for eight
years Since he has lived here he has engaged
in no active business, He leaves widow.
The funeral took place at the house on Tues
day afternoon, the Reys Mitchell aud Yocum
officiating.
Mr. Edgett died at the house of his son A.
Edget on Friday last, He was buried on
Sunday afternoon.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-03-05

On last Saturday. the Mandrake Swamp
Company, a company incorporated for the pur-
pose of draining certain wet lands in Scott
township and the town of Bloom burg, met at
residence of Mr.. Harvey Creveling and or
gan lied by the election Of the following off
GERS Mr.. l. S. Kuhn as President Mr..
Thos, Crevelng Jr. Treasurer; Mr., N. T..
Funk Secretary. The board of directors is
composed of IS Kuhn, }. II. Crevoling, Thos.
Creyeling Jr., Huston Robson and n. L. Funk
The company decided to proceed with the
opening Of the drains within fifteen days from
the time of meeting, and that the work be
prosecuted in a reasonably rapid manner.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-03-05
ECLECTIC MAGAZINE.

The March number of the Eclectic contains
portrait which an immense number o readers
will be pleased to have-that of Charles Reade,
the novelist. Mr.. Reade has, until very recent.
ly, eluded all attempts Of the photographer and
portrait painter and this portrait in the Eclectic
i, we believe, with the exception of wood
cut in recent number of Hrpcr's Weekly, the
first that has appeared in America. 1t is adj
mirably engraved on steel, and depicts a face
full of character and expression.
The literary contents of the number are Of
the usual excellence and variety.
Published by L. Il. Pelton, % Bend Street
New York. Terms, s. per year single num-
Der, As cents: Trial subscription for three
months, 81.
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The rich have but few things that should
excite the envy of the poor They have
no brighter sunshine, no more sweetly per-
iumed flowers, no more charming land
scapes, bracing atmosphere and refreshing
water. The poor man may not have the
gittering equipage of his neighbor, but he
has not to envy some one who excels
him in this respect. The poor man lacks
the gilded couch of his neighbor, but the
rich will exchange his bed for the poor man :
repose. The poor man may not have the
luxurious viands of the rich, but the rich
will exchange them for the appetite OF the
poor There is a great law of compensation
which is brought to bear in every condition
of life Every git has its dangers and ev-
cry affection has its grace. Happiness,
which is our beings end and aim is wisely
distributed, and the cottage with health need
not envy the monarch on his throne. If the
poor could see the ghosts which haunt the
rich mans house. and the plaques that
throng his door, they would not repne at
the condition in which they have been
placed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-03-05

Mrs Prout, living near Buckhorn, in bak.
ing cake recently, used some shoe powder IA
kind ofpulyerized cap stone) instead of bak,
til the lady and her niece ate of it when they
became very sick and began vomiting ply
scian was summoned and timely aid given.
After a brief but severe sickness they recover
ed Mr.. Prout would not at first ascribe the
cause to the cake, but as they insisted ii was that
he threw the cake in the yard. A dog, hogs
and chickens all had taste Of it, the hogs and
dog recovered after severe sickness but all of
the chickens died from the effects. Too much
care can not be taken in the Use of articles for
baking.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-03-05

For years David AlIingsworth suffered with
RheumaGsm. and Notwithstanding the best
medical attendance, could not find relief, He
came to the Scota County Poorhouse, and had
to be carried into and out of bed, on account
of his helpless condition. After the failure of
all the remedies which had been applied, the
Doctors of the Poorhouse resolved to use the
celebrated German Remedy, St. Jacobs Oil
and this was a fortunate resolution for, with
the trial Of one bottle, the patient was already
much better, and when four bottles had been
used upon him, he could again walk about with
out the use of cane.
The facts as above stated, will be verified by
the Editor Of the P0rtmouh, ohio, Core<poa
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-03-05

A horrible death occurred in Wikesbarre
on last Friday from the effects of rum
The victim was woman, johanna Burke
wife OF Michael Burke. The husband
about 8 O'Clock in the evening informed
the police that his wife had fallen down
stairs and, from injuries so received had
died. The son Of Burke, lad Is years old
gives evidence duplicating his father say
ing that he knocked her down aud kicked
her. Burke was committed to Jail on the
charge of murder. Both the man and wife
are said to have been drunk
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-03-05

The County Commissioners have purchased
new safe for the Treasurer, which arrived on
Tuesday and was accepted by the officers as en-.
tirely satisfactory. This safe is from the old
reliable Mo-ler Safe aud Lock Company Of
Cincinnati, Ohio. Max Mosler, formerly pres.
ident Of the finn of Mosler Bahman & Co.,
retired from that firm some time ago, and there
is now no Moser connected with any other safe
mandatory in this country All parties who
desire new safe or to exchange their old ones
for new, will do we'll to consult ]. W Ringrose,
Mechani sburg, Pa Mr. Ringrose is native
Of this county, but left at the age of twelve
years lie is the general agent for this state,
and this safe was furnished by him. Its weight
is over 5000 pounds, and is handsomely finish.
ed with powder and burglar proof locks.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-03-05
BERWICK LETTER,
EDS. COLUMBIAN
LITTLE JOY

EDS. COLUMBIAN:
Those of us who do not court sleep too ar
dently during the early hours of the day NAV
enjoy free concert with the robin blue.bird
and song-sparrow for chorsters.
Our merchants appear to be doing we'll.
New goods are displayed in various of the
stores. Bowman Il Cri.pin, last week increa-
ed there stock considerably.
The Evangelical Con ference of this district
will meet here this and next week. giving an
abundance of divine visiations. Different of
its members will occupy the pulpts of town
next Sunday. We are favored in this direction
having had Bishop Bowman with Us for nearly
a week and Chaplain M'Cabe one evening last
week though he did not appear before the pub
lie. The Bishop did not deliver lecture Fri.
day evening as was advertised, but gave Us
most interesting description of the manners,
customs, and religious of Judea as observed by
him during visit there a short time since.
On Sunday morning he occupied the pulpit in
the NJ f. Church. The congregation could
not have been larger, and the walls OF that
church very rarely echo sermon displaying
greater depth Of thought expressed in palmer
language than that Of his, In the evening Mrs.
Stevens, representing Woman's Foreign Mis-
sion, addressed the congregation.
oar entertainments have not all been OF a re
jgious nature, dnring the past week. bat -ocu-
lar TOO, Miss :, b. Anthony delivered lee.
iure last Thursday evening in the hall Of ihc
Y II T. IN =. Woman, want. tho ,ll,r mt
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-03-05
MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE.

The trial of w. d. Shearman in Sullivan
county for the murder of George Yaunt last
October, was held at Laporte last week. An
account OF the crime was published in this pa.
per at the time of its occurrence Hons. j. j
Metzgar, E. NJ. Dunham and +. w. Sweet de
Tended the prisoner. The jury retired at p.
M, on FRIDAY afternoon, and returned at 8
with a verdict OF murder in the second degree
Judge Iugham sentenced the prisoner to seven
years in the Eastern penitentiary
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-03-05

SALE BLLs-Persons who intend having
sales of personal property this spring should
get their bills printed at this office for several
reasons. First we give a local notice in the
pap.r and continue the same until the sale thus
siying larger Advertisement of the sale than
any other office in the county can give. Second
$50 do the best kind Of work Mt the loves ra e..
We are prepared to print Is, from the small
est to the largest -iz' in the most attractive
STYLES, free OF errors, AID at the -hor,e., not ce
possible Orders s.n. ly mail will receive
nrnmnl nll.mllln.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-03-05
A Tragic Scene in Open Court.

POrrsvILLE, Pa, March 3.-Alice Hof.
man, girl eighteen years old, living at
Mahanoy City, brought an afliliston suit
against one Thomas Moran, of the same
place, Some delay occurred in the suit and
the girl became despondent. This morning
when court opened Alice ran before the bar
calling for Moran and saying she had taken
an ounce of laudanum, She was removed
in a dying condition and now lies uucon-
scious.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-03-05
A New Phaze of the Reading Seizure.

Messrs. Gowen and Hart, counsel for the
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Com
pany, on Saturday, caused summons to be
served on Collector Ashworth and his depu-
ties, requiring them TO appear before the
United States Circuit court to answer
such charges as may be preferred against
them in a suit for damages growing out f
the seizure by the collector six weeks ago of
several engines of the Reading railroad at
Philadelphia,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-03-05
BIAN AND DEMOCRATBLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY, PA

MORNING AND EvENINo STARs-Mercury
will be evening star about March 10, July 3,
and November 81 and morning star about April
20, August 81 and December 13.
Venus will be morning star till July 10; then
evening star the most of the year.
Jupiter will be evening star till March 15;
then morning star till October I; and evening
star the mos, the year.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-03-05

ST.. PATRiCE's DAY.-Weduesday the l7th
of March is St. Patrick's day. 1t is the Gus.
tom for the sons of Erin to celebrate this occa
sion with large professions. This year all pa
geantry viii be omi tied and the probable ex-
pense of the celebrations in different cities will
be devoted to the relief of their suffering coun.
tiymen in Ireland. St. Patrick was good
Bishop who did much to elevate and benefit
the people of the Emerald Isle Jrishmen can
best emulate his example by working on that
day and contributing their wages 10 the relief
OF their starving bre hren.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-03-05

The Republican of last week repeats its osser-
tion a "maioriIy Of the republicans Jaw fit to
support L, II, Ent for sheriff. In the face Of
the figures they will find it difficult to induce
any one to believe this. Out of something
over 1900 votes, about 400 were Greenbackers,
1000 Democratic and the balance republican,
which does not make a majority of the repub-
lican votes cast, by a long shot. 1t also claims
that its action las. fail caused the election
of two republican members of the board Of
Poor Directors Of this district, but forgets to say
that one Of its candidates for that Office was de-
ieated, while Fairman, whom the editors OF
that paper threw overheard last fall, and an
other gentleman who censured the Republican
editors severely for thir action in that matter,
were elected. 1t strikes us that there is lit.
lie demoralization in the ranks of the republi-
can party,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-03-05
Rail Road Time Table.
STAGE LINES.

CAMBRIA AND BIooMsBURd.--Lea Cambria Monday,
wednesday and Friday at $3.50 a. M, arrive at
bloomsbury by ll:30a. m. Leave Blo0msburg on
same days after arrival of Philadelphia mail.
BLooMsBuRG AND LAIRDsvILLE,-Ieave lairdsvllle
Tuesday, Thursday and saturday at 1880 a. M
arriving at bloomsbury by y IN Leave Blooms
burg on same days after arrival of Philadelphia
mail Daily mail from BlOomsD urg to Mlville.
Benton and Bloomsburg.-A daily stage line leaving
Benton In the morning and returning In the eve
ming of the same day.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-03-05
MAIL ROUTES.

White HALL AND BLOoMsBURG.-Le White Hall
Tuesday, Thursday and saturday at 6:30 q. m,
arriving at bloomsbury by IL a. IN. Leave Blooms
burg on same days after arrival OF Philadelphia
mail.
BENTON AND BLooMsBURG.-Teaves Benton Monday,
wednesday and Friday at a. m, arriving at
Bloomsbury at p. m Leaves Bloomsbury Tues
day, Thursday and saturday at a. m., arriving
at Benton at 2p. m.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-03-05

Notice is hereby given, that the partnership
between c. c. Gaignan and VIM. Lennon was
dissolved on the twenty eighth day of Febru-
ary 1850, so far as relates to the said VIM.
Lennon. All debts due TO The said partnership
are to be paid to C. C.. Galignan and all de-
mands on the said partnership are to be pre-
sented to him for payment.
March 4, 1850. &C. GAIIaNAN.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-03-05

The shrill whistlng and shouting of boys in
the gallery at the Opera House previous to the
rising OF the curtain at entertainments there
ought to be stopped. 1t is very unpleasant to
sensitive nerves.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-03-05

We are requested to announce that the
Greenback County Committee will meet at
j. b. Robison's office Saturday forenoon, March
l3, for the purpose of representation in their
State and National Conventions.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-03-05

E'mira, wife of Albert Girton Of Jersey-
town, lied a her home on Friday last, aged
weny-one years, : months and 20 days.
She was a daughter Of George Belts, and war
married on Christmas last. Mrs. Girton was
teacher in the Sabbath school, and was much
beloved by her class. Her husband was also
teacher All the members of the Sabbath
school feel sorely bereaved. The church has
lost fIirhiul member, she having united with
it about one year ago. All these things make
her death more intensely affecting. The COM
munity manifested their heart felt interest in
there being the largest gathering of people
that wa' ever known at New Columbia Church,
at her funeral. The church and people gem
orally symPa'hiae with him who has been so
suddenly hereft of bosom con. r." Our
prayers shall 60 up for parents, brothers and
sisters, n, S.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-03-05

Over six thousand operatives in the mills
at Cohoes, New York, struck last week be-
cause an advance of 10 per cent. in their
wages was refused them.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-03-05

j. r Fausey of Espy and James Cook of
Orange were bound over by Esq, Morris on
Monday, on a chargo of robbing Sands store
last fall Two other persons were arrested,
and the bearing continued until Saturday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-03-05

logan Colliery" is the name adopted toI
the new coal operation at Centrala of Messrs.
Riley Lilly and Lentz. The improvements
are going forward as speedily as possible and
everything indicates that the Logan" will be
one OF the best, as well as the largest colliery
in this region. Ashland Adrocate
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-03-05
PUBLIC SALES.

Aaron Kester will sell the real estate of Mar
tha Heacock, deceased, in Greenwood township
on Friday, March 9th at o'clock p. m.
j. b. Robson, executor of Betsy Robson
deceased, will sell real estate in Bloomsbury
on Saturday, March ooh at 10 O'Clock a. m.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-03-05

LAST NoricE-All persons indebted to the
estate Of Peter Ent, de ceased, and to Ent
Brothers are hereby notified that these accounts
must be paid by May lst or costs will be n-
Cured. Call at my office at Bloomsbury.
March 5,tf U. II. ENr, Adm,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-03-05

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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-03-05

Here is rather an odd fact connected with
the recent election. Miss Rosa Sulter was
elected school director in Lehigh township by
a handsome majority, defeating her father who
was also a candidate. It's the first case of the
kind we have ever known, Iilke8barre Rec
ard
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-03-05

Harry Knapp has received an appointment
from the Western Union Telegraph Company.
A son of W. B. Poust has taken his place in
G.. A. Clark's store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-03-05

HI. Clark and B. f, Zarr Esq, have pur
cha sed the Unangst building adjoining Clark
* Sons store, We understand that stairway
will be put up through the rooms now occupied
by Mr.. Zarr, and he proposes to move his Office
to the second floor over the store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-03-05

The famous Tennessee colored Jubilee Sing
ers will appear at the Opera House this Friday
evening. This troupe visited us a few years
ago, and gave entire satisfaction. Their per
formauces are entirely unobeotionable, being
frequently given in churches They are high
ly recommended by the press and clergy, and
deserve a liberal patronage. Go and hear them
Admission 25 cents Reserved seats 35 cents.
Tickets at Clark's Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-03-05
Marriages.

PEALER-HAHrMAN.-At the Reformed par
5rage in Orlngeyile on the 18th Of february,
by Rrv. \. IIouz Mr. Eli P,aer to Miss Sarah
c. utrtman both of Fishingcrrek township
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-03-05

II. W. Sloan is in Philadelphia making pur-
chases for the completion of his new store
building. The firm of Lutz Il Sloan will move
into il about the first of April.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-03-05

The Exchange Hotel still maintains its rep
utation as one Of the best in the state. No
pains are spared for the comfort and conven-
fence Of quests.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-03-05

The Williamsport Banner has been purchas-
ed by Col Sallade & Son. who also control the
Sum- and it is said that the two will soon be
consolidated.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-03-05

Mrs. Nicely, mother of Mrs. J, P, Tustin'
died at Lewisburg on Wednesday evening at
the advanced aye of 93 years.