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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

Hon. George n. Uorson, Norristown, says:
The Phoenix Pectoral is indispensable in my
family. II acts like charm in curing
coughs and colds with the children, and |
always use it when addressing jury. Price
20 cents, G. A. Klein, Bloomsbury spri6-ly
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

The Catawissa Hancock and Fngli.b ,l,h
was addressed last Saturday evening by Charles
g. Batklev and Geo. +. Elwcl, Esqr-. There
was good attendance. Most excellent music
was furnished by the band.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

Mrs. G. s. Fowle', formerly Of E-py, bnl for
a number Of years rast residing at Scra'eon,
died suddenly a, her hone on Monday last
The remains were brought TO Espy on Wedne'-
dty for interment.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

The year having expired, we have ssnt
statements to numner OF subscribers VINO
have not vet paid We horc they W II respond
at once. The subscription price is 81 90 unless
p,id in a Ivan e.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

Robert R. Little, Esq. made a good speech
at the Hancock club meeting on Wednesday
night. Col Freeze also ma le brief but point.
ed address. N. U, Funk, Esq, will speak next
"Wednesday awning
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

The laxes Of every Democrat not previously
settled in Locust and Catqwissa townships was
paid ast Saturday. These districts will give II
good report n the 2nd Of November.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08
HOW TO
GET almost
Everything.


Do you know how to get
in the easiest way and to best
advantage what you want tor
dress and housc-iurnlshlng!
First how: " rite tor a
catalogue; see what you can
learn from it about the things
YOU want. II samples can be
useful to YOU, ask for them
and state your wants SO
plainly that exactly the right
samples can be sent.
Second, where: The place
where goods are kept in the
greatest variety; where they
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

VIM. L. ManniEg, Of jackson township, left
on Mond,y last for Rochester, n. Y, to assist
j. 7. LeCltre & Co., nu rserymen, make Their
distribution for f,ll delivery Of stock. He eX-
rtcts to be absent about two weeks.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

Come next week and see the best fair and the
biggest crowd that the town has ever known
The attractions this year will be greater than
ever before.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

The Democracy of Beaver Valley will raise
aplle at Shuman't on Wednesday, Ocoter
2Oth. Addresses will be made by abe speak
efs A good lime is exnectd.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

John A. Cox is now operating a brick press
on land otC. w. Miller and NJ S. Smith in the
town of Bloomsbury, The press u.s. was Pur-
chased from George CARMEL, of Philadelphia,
and brick pressed by it are as fine a. those man
ulacturtd in PHILADELPHIA.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

Guy Jacoby, Esq, has commenced the pr'c'
tic of law n this town. His Office is in the
Columbian buidir with Geo E, Elwell, whore
he can be consul ed at any time by those who
desire his services.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

When you come to the fair, don't you think
it would be good time 10 call in and pay Tor
yolr paper, if you have not already done SO?
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08
Berwick Pa, Oct, 6, 80.

Ask your druggist for Prot Guilmette's
French Kidney Pad, and take DO other as this
is he only pad guaranteed to cure or money
refunded
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

The epizootic has made its appearance in
New York, Philadelphia and other cilies. A
large number of horses are afll lc,ed with it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

The pole raising at Nlmilia did not take
place last Saturday, owing to defective
splice. The pole is l45 feet long, aud the
weight sprung one Of the iron bands out of
place 1t viii be raj on Saturday afternoon
Of this week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

The County Fair begins next Wednesday and
will continue four days Everybody and his
family will attend,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

Friendship Fire Company No. l,of this place,
will give a bail On Thursday aud Friday eye
nings, October l4h aud 18th, in Biower ;
Hall.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

Fancy Straw Baskets, Ties, Ribbons, Bows,
Lsces' Corsels, Hosiery, Gloves, Ruchngs
&c, at Clark Il Sons.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

George Sterling, son Of Clinton Sterling, had
his hand badly lacerated in straw cutter last
week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

Daring the past year we have added about
three hundred new names TO our list,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

There will be a meeting Of the Slabtown
Democratic club on Wednesday evening, Octo-
Der 18th, at Yepger's hotel. Good speakers will
nllress the meeting.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

The Y. NJ. c. A., of Bloomsbury, have leased
Harmau's hall and adioining room. The read.
inc room is free to ali
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

Hon. G. r. Cutkaew went to Wilkesbarre
on Wednesday morning. He will be actively
enr,ged in the political field until the election
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

|. w. Hartmin is well supplied with all
kinds of goods to meet the tastes Of his large
trade
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

Jus ,recei, ed al The LATEST md most mol
by ; ies If Hats iur men aud b tsat
David l., w,ur rg'-.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

Clark & Son have an elegant stock Of new
Goods Call and see them.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

Rev. DR.. Mitchell attended the Presbyterian
couocil at Philadelphia.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08
Call at Mckinney tor Shoes.

Ladies in want of Dress Goods of any
kind will do well to go to Clark * Sons aud
see their Immense Stock now open.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

Black and Uolored Caihmere, warranted
all wool at Lutz & Sloans for 4j cents a
yard
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

W. II. Rhawn, Esq of Catawissa was made
happy last Saturday. A small boy was the
cause Of it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

80 new Blanket Shawls Sl.OO to 81 so at
|. W. Iiartmans.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

BY virtue OF sundry wrts issued out OF the Court
OF Common Pleas OF Col lmba county, and TO me di-
rected, viii be exposed to public sale at the Court
House in the town OF Bloomsbury, at O'Clock, p IN.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1850,
All that certain lot OF ground situate in Locust
township Columbia CO., and State OF Pennsylvania,
bounded and described as follows, to-wit: on the
north by the public road, on the east south and
west By lands OF Mayberry snyder. containing four
acres more or less, on which are erected dwelling
house, stable and other out buildings
Seized, taken In execution ut the suit OF Reuben
Shuman and John shuman, administrators OF Jacob
Shuman, deceased now for use OF Ashland Saving
Fund and Loan Association against Daniel P. Houck
and Samuel Houck and to be sold as the property OF
DaEiel r. Houck.
FREEZE MARI Attorneys. Vend. EX.
ALSO,
All that certain lot Of ground sltuate;iu the Town
OF Catawissa Columbia county, state OF Penns! Iva
MA bounded and described as follows, to-wt: Be
ginning point on the north side Of Pine street
at the Intersection Of second street, thence by the
north side OF said Pine street a course bearing
southcastwardly two hundred ANA ten feet to land
Of --- sluman, thence by land of said shuman
enthusiastically one hundred and thirty-hye feet
more or less TO land late OF Catharne Getktn, de-
ceased, thence nOrthwestwardy and by land late or
Catharine Getkin, deceased, and parallel with Pine
street ten feet 10 land OF William II. Oranges es-
tate, and parallel with Second street sixty feet
thence northwestwardly and by land OF William H..
oranges estate and parallel with Pine street two
hundred feet to the east side OF Second street. thence
by said Second street seyenty-tNe feet more or less
| TO the plac, OF beginning whereon are erected
o-stOTy double frame dwelling house, fronting
on Second streeta frame wagon maker and carriage
shop, frame blacksmith shop and frame carriage
| or ware house and outbuldings.
Seized, taken in execution at the suits Of George
| Hughes and ". g. Yetter, executors OF Lewis Yet.
| ter, deceased against George ". soult and to be
| sold as the property OF George W. soult.
| RHAwS, Attorney. vend Ell.
Terms cash on day Of sale. -
sep, ". Nso.,s shsns
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

Dr. W. II. Il, u.ett k.- thi' me- bod of inform,
ing ne pcblic tha. hr h eqnp'ed his Dental
Rooms with man, f e. Lat. Int rovem,nts.
Tee TX r,ctei Wdhou TH II 10y ~" usc Of
Ga, and ti,e OF ,ha'pr vhet,H ir'. tr.i are
ms RED ~, Low
.-----.--.--s a----
Blaine has recovered composure. 1t does
some men a good deal of gooi to be public
ly whipped. Blaine needed taking down
awtuIly.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

1t will pay you to see w, IIartman's
New Dress Goods when you 20 to the fair
next week,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

+. Bntterick 4 Co., October books and
Patterns at Mars.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08
RI + COLU M BlAN.
ntoomsBuRa. FRIDAY, OCTOBER $, isso

The Numidia band is a very good one.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

Mari still sells the American Sewing Ma
chimes.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

Boots and Shoes cheap a, Mckinney.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

G. c. Mari buys Butter, Eggs, Lard. On
ions, Potatoes, Corn, Oats, Chickens, Dried
Fruit and Geese Feathers,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

Eartka Eureka ! Eureka ~
The place to bay good cheap Winter
Coat or suit of Clothes j. at
David Lnwenberr's
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

Oh, what Nice Boots and Shoes, and 81
cheap at Gross ~ Y, Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

Do not fail to see our new Ladies Goats
and Dolmans prices way down, Clark x
Son call and see.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

We invite everybody to call and see our
Immense Stock Of Goods when they come to
the Fair or before or s:ter. Clark ~ Sou.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

4 full line Of Flaunes, Blankets, ShawIs,
Calico, Muslins, &c, at lowest prices. Call
and see. Clark * Son.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

"Do not forget it" that We can save you
money on Black and Colored Cashmeres at
Clark & Son.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

|. W. Hartmln's 45 cent all wool b ack
Cashmere is remarkable. Go and STE it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08
rlII13SXYdISysaI
FACTS WORTH KNOWING.

Ginger, Buchu, Mandrake, stillingia and4
many other OF the best medicines known are sol
Pskillfully combined in PARKERs GINGER ToSIcl
kas to make it the greatest Blood Purifier and I
The Best Health and Strength Restorer
Ever Used.
So perfect is tho composition of PARKrR's3
[GISoER TosIC that no disease can long exist
where it is used. Ifyou have 0yspepss, hsad,3
ksche, rheumatism, Neuralgia, Bowel, kidney{
lor Liver Disorder, or il you need mild stint
kulant, or appetizer, the Tone is just the med
ficine for you. as it is highly curative and In 4
lvigorating but never intoxicating.
II YOU are slowly wasting away with Conf
ksumption or any sickness, if you have Painfully
kCouah or bad Cold, PARRrR's GINGER ToSiCci
Twill surely help you. 1t gives new life and1
kvigor to the feeble and aged, and is certain I
kcure for Rheumatism and Cholera lnfantum.
RIt Has Saved Hundreds of Lives; 1t hay1
Save Yours
I II you nre feeling miserable don't wait untii}
kyou are down sick, but use the TOXIC to-day
kSo matter what your disco sc or symptoms may
kbe it will give prompt relief
Remember / PARKER's GINGER Tonic Is not !
Ia rum drink but the Best and Purest Family
fMedicre ever made, compounded by new
Sprocess, and entirely different from Bitters
tginger preparations and all other Tonics. Try1
Ia G6c. bottle. Your druggist can supply you. \
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

Harriet A. NeWkirk, OF Salem, says: | was
cured of tetter in INV hand by three applica.
tons Of Camphor Milk. My husband wa.
cured OF old running sores by using it. 1t
cured my son of a sprain,d ankle, pri %
cents Sold hy c, A, Klein, Bloomsburg
anil 16 80 lv
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08
New Goods at Mars very cheap.

y very fine sssorimenl Of Ladies' Goats,
all nicely made ard trimmed in SILK, Satin
and Velvet OF the latest styles aud fashion
for sale by Silas Iourg, Light Street, just
got in from the city manufacturers in prices
from 81 90, 81 So 50 80 So 80, 81 30.
IS 80, - 80, so 50, $l2 50, SO so, SIG 80
to SIS 30. oct. 3m
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

The reason Gross the Clothier is selling
more Clothing than ever is because he un-
derseIls all. Sharpless Building.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

A Nice Oyercoat for 81 90 at Gross n.
Y. Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08
PUBLIC IMFRON EMENr DURING
FAIR

All partie, interested in buying good,
cheap and FASHIONABLE CLOTHING
would find tito their interest to call at the
old reliable Clothing : ore Of
David Loweubergs.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

Boot headquarters at Mckinney,
All wool Sofoo Ct loths, Monte Cloths
&c, at Clark 4 Son.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

Germantown Wool, Columbia" at Clark
& Sons, with a full line Of Knitting Yarns,
Il X'phyrs, Canvass, DC.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

A good Suit OF Clothing for Sc 90 at
Gross \, Y, store
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

Lutz Il Sioan's new Coats and DJlnans
are M de up in the latest styles and Of the
best material Prices as low as last year.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

Appleton A. Muslin 81 cents cash at !,
W. Hartman's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

rhe news i |. W. Hartman is so far,
ahead, with fine stock of Dry Goods
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

THE voLTMo BELT CO., MARSHALL MICH.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

Good Batter % cents, Eggs Is cents ut ST.
la GUuugs, Light Street oct.l 2w
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

Ladies Hosiery, Underwear, skirts, &C.,
at Clark & Sons.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

Ladies Suting ilannels in all colors Navy
Blue, Oxford Mixtures &C., at Clark q
Son.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

For Nobby uat 20 to Gross. Opera Hat
only 81 90
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

Trimming Silks, Saiins, Plain and Brocsd
ed, cut tias or straight, all colors at CLARK
& Sons
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

Corduroy all Col rs for Ltiias, skirts at
Clark * Son.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

\ large assortment of New Dress Goods
now open at Lutz q Sloans.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

Beautiful UI4ters,
Fashionable Overcoats,
Nobby Fall Suits,
Lowest prices at
David Lowenoerg's
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08
Business NOtlce,
nnlFOR A iAr.

hf'tlfs NiN wv WV Nv
no! FOR a HAT.
Jus ,rtceiN ed al The LATEST md most mol
by : ies If Hats itr men aud b ~ ~
David h. 'w,uu rg's.
Mari still sells the American Sewing Ma.
chimes
Boots and Shoes cheap at Mckinney.
-a..~ .
1t will pay you to see ] W. lIartman's
New Dress Goods when you 70 to the fair
next week.
+. Bntterick & Co., October books and
Patterns at Mars.
, People attending the Fair next week will
find Luz Il Sloans New Store a few doors
further up town han last fall
The reason Gross the Clothier is selling
more Clothing than ever is because he un-
derscls all. Sharpless Building.
Germantown Wool, Columbia" at Clark
Sons, with full line of Knitting Yarns,
H'phyrs, Canvass, &c.
Good Batter 2j cents, Eggs IS cents at Si-
la Houugs, Light Street octl 2w
.--------s 80 ----
For Nobby HAT 20 to Gross. Opera Hat
only ~ 90
Lutz 4 Sloan's new Coats and DJlmans
aie M de up in the latest yles aud Of the
best material Prices as low as last year.
---s.
rhe news i |. w Hartman is so far,
ahead, with fine stock of Dry Goods.
-..---. .---
We invite everybody to call and see our
Immense Sock Of Goods when they come to
the Fair or before or s.ter. Clark ~ Sou.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DURING
FAIR
All parties interested in buying good,
cheap and FASHIONABLE CLOTHING
would iird tito their interest to call at the
old reliable Clothing : ore Of
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-10-08

The very highest market price psid for
nice dried Pitted Cherries Dried Raspber-
re. and Dried Backberries. Bring them
from the north, south, east and west hy the
pound. sack, hag, one and two horse load to
SIas uuDg, Light Street. oct. l-2m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-08-19

Walter Morgan, Wei known man OF Pough-
keepSie. \. Y. and one or the editors OF the
Daily Press, fell down stairs at his residence
last night and died Immediately.
Rube Caruthers, colored, on trial at Brenham.
Texas, for stealing cattle was taken out OF jail
Tuesday night and lynched by 40 masked men,
who overpowered the guards
The Rev. Ira c. BilIman, an eminent pastor
at Jackson, Mich, has parted from his WIFE but
he has directed his church TO send half hia
salary to her, and has fully satisfied his con-
gregation that he is In the right. There was
no other woman in The case, as has been re-
ported.
'You know" said Plato to Socrates. ..thac
assent .'Now," continued Plato. III melons
were very scarce and descendants OF Ham very
numerous In the vicinity, how would you keep
your melons cool and secure?n I'D put themS
replied Socr rates, 'tn chilled iron safe.o
The Detroit Free Press says that sharks
around Coney Island refuse to nibble at any OF
the skinny legged bathers but are waiting for
western folks TO arrive. The sharks must like
their man tough, with fever and ague sauce
N. T. Commercial Advertiser.
cooked breakfast will DO more toward preserving
peace In the family than will seven mottos on
the walls, even though they be framed In tha
most elaborate OF gilt holdings
Mrs C. C. Thraphagen, OF Massflloa, Ohio.
was called to her front door on Sunday night.
and had q quantity OF v1tr1ol dashed into her
divorce from her husband on account OF brutal
treatment, and he has been arrested on sus,
picion OF the dastardiy act
About am yesterday mob captured the
jail at Fort Scott, Kan, locked up the she-1fS
and took out Tho6 Watkins, q horse fhies' Is
70 not known what they did with him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-08-19
State Political conventions.

In the New jersey republican convention at
Trenton, yesterday, Hon. Geo. VI. Robson was
chosen permanent president. He made a
speech, saying that while the democrats were
denouncing Capitalization they were advocating
1t In declaring Congress supreme over the Judi
ratiiyiDg The action OF the Chicago convention
ard faNoring Biennial sessions OF the state
legislature. Frank A. Potts was nominated for
governor. Baker GUNNER, OF Mercer, and Il. A.
PangDOTn, or Hudson, were chosen electors at
large Before the nomination for governor was
made Gen. Fitzpatrick made speech. saying he
had once hoped that at some time and somehow
his services 10 the country, the state and party
would be repaid by his elevation to the gov
ernorsbfp. on the strength OF Mr. Potts as
suTaLce that he (potts) could not be a candi-
date he had allowed his name TO be used. But
being In the way he had concluded TO Withdraw
from the contest.
The New York state greenback convention at
Syracuse yesterday adopted a platform with
the usual financial planks protesting against
further land grants, demanding protective
tarln, declaring that railroads should be pro-
Melted from discriminating against individuals
or communities, and that the sending of COM
pany attorneys and employees 10 legislatures
and 10 ConguSS as the representatives OF the
people is traresty upon just legislation, and
the purchase Of political Influence by wealthy
corporations through lavish contributions OF
campaign funds is one OF the most serious OF
the dangers which threaten republican institu.
tionS. Thomas c. Armstrong was nominated
for Judge or the court OF appeals.
TIE Connecticut democratic convention at
New Haven yesterday adopted a platform re-
affirming the Cincinnati platform denouncing
the presidential count OF 1876 and indorSing
Hancock and English.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-08-19

TROY CLERGYNAN's ISsANIrY.-The Rev
George j. Brown, until recently pastor OF a
leading Methodist church in Troy, y. ", has
been sent 10 the insane asylum. Mr.. Brown
was insane about ten years ago. but after few
months or treatment, mental balance was re-
stored. About one week ago MIR. Brown went
10 ocean Grove Y. j. Soon after his arrival at
the sea shore he became excited upon religious
subjects, and a decided change for the worse
was at oIce observed In his condition. Al first
he Was moroSe and refused to converse with
his ffieDds. Then he became violent IN the ex-
IRENE. lie demolished the furniture In his room
at the hotel. broke the gas-fiXtuTeS, threw his
watch cut OF the window, and tore his clothing.
Insanity is hereditary In the family or Mr..
Brown, bis father having been adjudged luna
tie as well as otter relatives. The afflicted cler-
gJman is highly educated gentleman, and a
IrOmiuent fheOiOefSt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-08-19

Is THIS ANOTHER CHARLEY Ross CASE?-A
special dispatch 10 the Philadelphia Times from
New York, August IL, says: "Diligent search
by the police has thus far failed TO reveal the
Whereabouts OF Harry Fitzpatrick, the five
year Old son OF MIR. Henry Fitzpatrick, who is
said to be a wealthy Philadelphia merchant,
who was lost on Friday evening last while
leaving the Barclay street ferry. Mr.. FitZ-
patrick came 10 this city, and when leaving the
ferry With bis son stepped aside 10 secure a
coach. In the hurry and confusion his son was
separated from him, and that is the last seen OF
him. As soon as Mr.. Fitzpatrick discovered
that the boy was lost he notified the policemen
ana some ferry employees on the dock and they
assisted him IN making thorough search for
The lost boy. But this was fruftleSS and he was
directed TO go 10 police headquarters. The
sergeant in charge OF the Leonard street police
station said to-day that every officer In the
precinct had been directed TO search for the
missing boy. There is something very peculiar
about the case" he continued, land the fruit
less results OF our efforts warrant US in con-
cludlng that the little fellow is either drowned
or stolen" Mr.. Fitzpatrick thinks the child
was abducted,