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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-17


Another terrible mining accident occur
red last week in Wales, resulting in the loss
of sixty two lives.
South Wales, in which the disaster occur
red, is getting fatal pre- eminence in col.
liory disasters. Scarcely two years have
elapsed since the terrible explosion at AL
bercarne, in which 265 out of the 3S7 people
in the nine were killed. This disaster, one
of the most terrible on record, occurred on
September IL, 1873 at Albercarne, near
Newport, in Monmouthshre. The scene OF
this explosion, however, was some distance
30 the east of the Rhondda Valley, the scene
of this disaster. The explosion in the
same vicinity referred to occurred on
January lS, 1879 at the Dinas coll
cry near Pontypridd, in Glamorgaushire,
and IS lives were lost A much more serious
disaster than either tie Que Of January 1879
or of to-day occurred in the same vicinity
on July 10, 1856, when l44 lives were lost
by an explosion in the Cymmer Colliery.
The inquest in that case showed that the
plaipest precautions had been disregarded,
for a lighted candle had been placed before
a heading which was supposed to be danger
Gus, for the purpose of testing the extent OF
the danger. An even more fatal accident than
this was the explosion at Ferndsle, South
Wales, on November s, 1867, when 167 out
of 10 men and boys pershed; aud on June
10, 1869, the same pit blew up, killing go
out of l20 workers. The Rhondds Valley,
where three disastrous explosions have oc-
Cured, is densely populated, and the excite
ment on these occasions is terrible to wit
ness
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-17

Why THE BOYS Won't LEARN TRADES.
"A Republican journal wants an "Amsr-
can apprentice system" that we may raise
q nation of mecbanics;" but the bright
youth OF to-day, when the old man remarks
"JohAny me and nom have about decided
that you shall learn trade, "iturns from the
political manual which he is studying and
asks; dad, what's the use of trade, when
Moust can be councilman, Kemble rail-
road president, Cameron senator and Gar
field the president of republicP" And the
old man says; MON, that air boys too
smart to learn trade Let him go drive a
mule on the tow psth."-NOrristOwn Regis
Ter Dem
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-17

Edward Rickard, formerly of Cincinnati,
but for two or three years reporter on Cbica-
go papers and lately connected with the
PRESS in St. Lo uis, shot his landlady, Mrs
L.ua Wilson, few evenings ago because
she would not go to tie theatre with him.
The ball shattered the lower jaw and passed
into her neck, inhictng a serious wound.
Rckard was arrested and lodged in Jail on
the charge of assault with intent to kill. On
Saturday the woman died from the effects of
the injury and the probabilities are that
Rickard will be indicted for murder. Rick
ard was drunk when he did the shooting but
says It's was entirely accidental.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-17
A NEW PAYING OCCUPATION
LADIES Il GENTLEMEN

The Handsome Nickel Plated New Home
Lamp being introduced to the public this sea.
son, is the most meritorious article ever offered
agents 10 make money wib, IL safer and more
convenient than the student lamp, which has
heretofore had The reputation Of being the SAT-
est lamp made, it has a clamp to attach it TO
the sewii machine, piano, organ, desk, etc.
The fear oi the ordinary lamp being accident
ally upset or thrown from the table, is entirely
relieved by the simple clamp contrivance 1t
can be adjusted to throw the light Just where il
is wanted to suit the eyes, and can he convert
ed into handsome wall lamp 1t has the best
argand burner, filling indicat r, and convent
enl match box, aud its price is within the reach
of every one 1t has been fully tested and edi-
torially endorsed by the Western Christian Ad.
| rocote, Am. Christian Reuieu, Herald and Pres.
byter, journal and Messenger and Christian SIAN
dard, the leading religious papers of Cincn-
natl, and Ia endorsed 10y the Mayor and Post
master of Cincinrati the agent Of the Ameri-
can express company and presidents of nsur
nnce companies, as being the SAFEST mosLcon'
| venent and best lamp made.
| There are three tasons why agents should
| seek such an article to canvass fOr-hrst for its
absolute safety and great convenience, it is
| needed in every home-srcoNd its low price
| makes its sale immense-thrd it will be a
| great credit to handle such an article. One
southern agent writes, it sells faster than G' n.
Lees portrait sold righ: after the war, anoih-
er wrie., it beats the pamy days Of the sew
| ing machine, its rapid sale, low price, and lib
| eral terms surprise old agents Address Home
| Lamp Co Cincinnati, o., mentioning ou pa.
per and they will give you full particulars and
exclusive territory to canvass in. nov'5-lSw
The Philadelphia postotfice is lighted by
electricity
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-17

1t should be the aim of every owner OF
Horses, Cows, &c. to make them as handsome
and useful as possible. The German Horse
and Cow Powder helps to develop all the
powers of the animal 1t improves its beau
ty and increases its usefulness. 1t makes
milk, mucle and fat BY using it horse
will do more work and COW give more milk
and be 10 better condition with less feed
Sold only by weight at Is cents pound by
G. A. Klein, bloomsbury.
Dec -, '79-1y
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-17
JOHN KELLY OuSTED.

Mayor Cooper of New York city on Fri
DAY of last week sent to the board of Alder
men the name of Adam Campbell for comp
tfoller, in place OF John Kelly. A bitter
debate ensuej, but the nomination was fl
naly confirmed by vote of 10 to s. The
removal of Kelly is received with general
satisfaction, the prevailing sentiment being
that he was the chief cause of Democratic
defeat at the late election.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-17

A gentleman from Indiana recently regis
tered at an Illinois hotel and looked at the
printed notice in his bedroom, PLEASE do
not blow out the gas" The occupant of the
adjoining room heard him remark, I pay
my money and am going to blow out my
gas if want to-"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-17

Tat part of President Hayes message
where he speaks of having accomplished so
much reform in the New York Custom
House will be read by Vice President Arthur
with exciting interest.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-17

A proposition has been made to the council
Of West Chester 70 sink an artesisn we'll
there which win supply 1000 saiions Of
water per honf.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-17

Agents and Cauvassers make from S25 to
$50 per week selling goods for f, G. Ride
out & Co, 10 Barclay street New York. Send
for their catalog ue and terms sep.10,' 'S0.ly
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-17

A new American Episcopal church n
Paris, to cost $3.50, 900, is projected and it is
said much OF the money has already been
subscribed
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-17

A Young American in Paris writes home
10 his father can of the theatres aud many
of the churches are now open in this
city"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-17

Office TO COLLECTORS.

Collectors OF county taxes In arrears previous to
$50 are hereby notified that the same must be set
tied on or before the s7th nst Also collectors OF
so. TO make payment on or before the above date.
II. A, sWEPPENHISER
Dec, "A, tsSO. Treasurer
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-17

Somebody pinned on Detroit drunkard's S
back the legend, "Dry Goods.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-17
UDITOR'S NOTICE.

State of Pennsylvania, Columbia county, IS.
Among the records and proceedings OF the Or
phans Court In and for said county IL is inter ALA
thus contained
In the matter OF the shers sale OF the real estate
OF George W. Sout.
Dec. 10, 1880 the writ In this case being returned
and the money paid into Court, on motion Of ". j.
Buckalew, W. H. Ab0Utt IS appointed Auditor to dis
tribute the fund among the parties entitled thereto
BY THE COURT.
Certied from the record this thirteenth day of De-
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-17

VNINhI o. Z.
Deputy.
The undersigned. In pursuance OF the above ap-
pointment will meet all parties Interested at his or
hoe In Bloomsbury on Monday the l7ih day OF Ian
nary, A. D., 1851, between The hours OF 10 a In and
P M, at which time and place they are hereby no.
TIN d 10 appear or be debarred from receiving heir
claim or claims against said estate out OF the funds
In the hands OF the administrators OF said dec dent
X. BUCKINGHAM
dec. H. 'sO-4w AUDITOR
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Certified from the record this tn
cember, A. D., 1850.
@. N. QUICK,

G. N. QUICK, WIN. KRICKBAUN,
Deputy. CLERK o. C.
In pursuance OF the above appoir tment the un-
dersigned will meet the parties Interested at his Of
nee in Bloomsbury on Saturday the sth day OF
January, A. D. 1881, between the hours OF a m
and p. M, at which time and place all persons
having claims upon Id fund viii appear and prove
fund
W. II. ABBOTT.
dec. IT 'sO-iW Ann Tor
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-17
Dauchy & Cos. Advt's.
Have You Ever Known

any person to be seriously III without weak stOm-
aeh or inactive liver or kidneys7 And when these
organs are In good condition 90 you not md their
possessor enjoying good health7 PARkERS GIN
GER TONI @ always regulates these Important or
gahs and never lsns TO make tie blood rich aIsi
pafe, and TO strengthen eysry part OF the system
'rsonf netfhfNrNtoEA Gee itsSG
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-17
DMINISTRATRIX' NOTICE.
A DMINIsTRATORS NOTICE.

ESTATE OF MARY HoRDAH, DECEASED.
Letters OF Administration on the estate OF Mary
Mordan, late OF Mt Pleasant township Columbia co ,
Penna., decea sed have bern granted by the Regis
ter OF said county TO the undersigned Administrator.
decedent are requested TO pr sent them for settle
ment and those Indebted TO the estate 10 make pay
ment TO the undersigned Administrator without
delay.
j. Is. PATTON,
Dec. 10, 6w. Administrator.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-17
NINElY-ONE ACRES,

IN ore or less.
End: also one other tract OF unimproved land Stu
ate In Catawissa tos nship, Columbia county, boun-
ded and described as follows, TO- witt On the north
by lands William Martin and others, on the east
by lands OF ---, on the south by lands formerly
owned by - COX and on the west by lands form
erlY owned by Flncher and Thomas Containing
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dec. II 's0-iw
A UDITOR'S NOTICE.

state OF Pennsy lvania, Columbia county ss
Among the records and proc eedings OF the Or
phans Court In and for said county Inter alta 1t is
thus contained.
In the matter OF the estate Of Gotoeb Gunther, de-
ceased.
sAnd now December lS, $780, ON motion o, b. F..
zar, Robert buckingham is appointed Auditor TO
make distribution.
BY THE COURT.
Certified from the records this thirteenth day of De-
cember, 1880.
WIN, KRICKBAUM
G. NJ QUICK CIarE a. ~
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-17

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pulmonary diseases, affording prompt relief
and rapid cures, and is adapted 10 patients Of
any age or either sex. Being very palatable,
the youngest children take it readily. In
ordinary Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat,
Bronchitis, Influenza, Clergyman's
Sore Throat, Asthma, Group, and Ca
tarrh, the effects of AYERS CHERRY PFC
ToRAL are magical, and multitudes are an
nually preserved from serious illness by its
timely and faithful use. 1t should be kept
at hand in every household Tor the pro-
lection IT affords in sudden attacks. In
Whooping cough aud Consumption
there is no other remedy so etfcacious,
soothing, and helpful.
Low prices are inducements 10 try some OF
the many mixtures, or syrups, made of cheap
and ineffective ingredients, now offered,
which, as they contain no curative qualities,
can afford only temporary relief, and are
sure to deceive and disappoint the patient
Diseases OF the throat and lungs demand
active and effective treatment; and it is dan
gerous experimenting with unknown and
cheap medicines, from the great liability that
these diseases may, while so tritied with,
become deeply seated or inourable. Use
AYERS CHERRY PECToRAL, and you may
confidently expect the best results. 1t is
standard medical preparation, of known and
acknowledged curative power, and is as
cheap as its careful preparation and fine
ingredients will allow. Eminent physicians,
knowing It's composition, prescribe it in their
practice The test of half a century has
proven its absolute certainty to cure all pull
monary complaints not already beyond the
reach OF human aid.
Prepared by DR.. J. c. Aver & Co.,
Practical and Analytical Chsmists,
Lowell, Mass.
SOLD BI ALL DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE
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The BEST REMEDY
FOR
Diseases Of the Throat and Lungs.

In diseases of the pull
monary organs a safe
and reliable remedy is
invaluable. AYERS
CHERRY PICTORIAL is
such a remedy. and no
othersoeminently mer-
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the public. 1t is a sci
entific combination OF
the medicinal princi-
Piles and curative vir-
tues of the finest drugs,
chemically united, of
such power as TO insure
the greatest possible
efficiency and uniform
ity Of results. Itstrikes
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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-17

FARM OR TRACT OF LAND
situate in Catawissa townshipin said County OF Co
lumbia. bounded on the north by Catawissa creek
and the Danviile, Iiazleton & Wikesbarre Railroad
on the east by lands OF William MARITIME the south
by lands formerly owned by Fincher and Thomas
and the west by lands of Joseph Clewell contain
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-17
One Hundred Acres More or Less,

TERMS OF sALE.-one third less its share OF COSTS
&c to be paid at the death Of the widow and the In
terest thereof to be paid annually her by the pur
chaser his heirs &C. per cent Of fourth OF the
purchase money to be paid at the striking down OF
the property the one fourth less the per cent at
the confirmation Of sale and the rem aiming three
fourths in one year thereafter with interest from
confirmation nisi.
CHARLES CLEWELL,
CHRISTIAN CLEWE ELL,
dec. IT, SO-ts Administrators
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
ORPHANS COURT SALE.
OF VALUABLE
r E a L E s L A T +

Pursuant to an order OF the Orphans Court of Co
lumbia county, pennsylvania, will be sold at public
sale on the premises In the township OF Catawissa
In said county by the undersigned administrators
OF the estate of Jacob Clewell, deceased, on
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18th, 1881,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-17

commencing at ten O'Clock a. M, of said day the 70
lowing described
The Iola register., 1880-05-21
A Middle Class Needed In Russia.

The new semi-official Russian paper,
the Bereg, remarking on the want Of q
middle class in Russia, observes that
the II, 600, 900 members of the different
dissenting sects would form excellent
material for the creation of such class.
The Russian dissidents, it says, have
had their energies stimulated and their
intellects sharpened by the incessant
obstacles with which they have had to
contend, and. they are now to be found
in all departments of trade -as artisans,
farmers, stock brokers, merchants,
bankers, manufacturers and agents.
Their education, too, has been more
carefully attended to than that of most
other Russians: their family relations
are exemplary, although till recently
their marriages were not sanctioned by
law, and the necessity Of acting together
for mutual self.defense has developed
in a considerable degree feeling of
esprit de corps among them. Finally,
the dissidents are, with q few excep-
tions, to be reckoned among those citi-
zens who from political point of view
are most to be depended upon.
The Iola register., 1880-05-21
Profits Of Railway Speculations.

GoULD's winnings during the last
year are variously estimated, but on any
reckoning his capital has been rolling
up like q SNOWFALL. The New York
Public says that year ago he sold 1O0,.
600 shares of Union Pacific for about
$7,5OO,0OO. Then he bought a con-
trolling interest in Kansas Pacific,
which was at IL, for about $500, 900,
and in the next six months the stock
rose to 81, netting 81 100000. Wabash
was at Is when Gould bought, men say,
two-thirds of the stock, and it rose later
to 624. His profits on the consolidation
of the St. Louis Northern (Which he
bought at q and saw rise to Az and
Wabash are put at $4,850,O0O. In all
by spending about $3, $50. 600 for stocks
Gould has netted $11, 900, 600, if-an
important if-he were to sell out.
Meanwhile he can borrow on his hold
ings two or three times the amount of
his original capital. The question in
Wall Street now is how much Gould ex-
poets to make on his Central stock, of
which he has at least SO. 500 shares.
The Iola register., 1880-05-21
Causes Of Fatigue in Reading.

An important study has been made
of this subject by Dr.. laval, director
of the Laboratory of Ophthalmology
of the Sorbonne, published in the
annals d OculistiQue. The fatigue
of the eyes which is SO often
complained of by literary men he
believes due to q permanent tension of
accommodation; reading requires con-
slant, steady strain of the eyes, while
many other occupations demanding
close, do not need constant, sight. His
researches extend to the question of
great economical importance: Given q
paper and q number of words to print
upon it, what rule will secure the maxi
mum of legibility? The answer is {:
Other things being equal, the legibility
of q printed page does not depend on
the height Of the letters, but on their
breadth. This fact is of special impor-
tance in the preparation of school books,
and DR.: Javars suggestions should re-
ceive the attention Of publishers, type
founders and school boards.
The Iola register., 1880-05-21
Our Young Readers.
TIE ARMY OF SPRING.

TENS OF THOUSAND0, and ton tiWsea ten,
Clad in yellow, and purple, and pink
Little folks marching like stalyart men
Up from the dark to the dAy.timefs brink!
Gan It be dark where such robes are nader
Surely the looms in the light must be
That cOlOred these uniforms shade by shade,
And fashioned the rare embroideryD
Wherefore the rising-can any one say
OF hosts that rush from the realm Of night,
Letting no hindranceS bar the way.
Bursting upon us with Joy bedight?
1kns Of thousands, and ten times tsn,
Vested In violet, blue and gOld-
Little folks marching like stalwarC men
Up through the winters rtme and mold
Come they to tell US that down below,
There where the baby lies hid in flowers,
Down In the hollow, under the snow,
Is better world than this world Of Oursl
Tens of thousands, and ten times ten,
Bright in scarlet and green and white
Little folks marching like stalWart men,
Muster before US princely sight:
Gonfalons floating and 6ags outspread,
Lily bells ringing and censers swung,
BOnnetted, plumed, and with slipperod tread,
The sweetest cavalcade ever sung!
What is their mission? Which of US knows,
Save that they bless us, and pass away,
Destined to scatter the seed that grows
And blooms in battalions here to-day?
Mary b. Dodge, in Wide-Ar0kc.
The Iola register., 1880-05-21
Field Beans.

IT is stated that few of the Western
States produce supply of white beans
sufficient for home consumption, and
the amount eaten is far smaller than it
should be. No vegetable food contains
q larger amount of nutriment than
beans. In the formation of muscles
they are nearly equal to any kind of
meat. Beans form staple article of
diet in all countries noted for their
thrift. The institution of baked beans
has had much to do with the prosperity
of the New England States. Famine
rarely if ever occurs in countries where
beans form leading article of food.
Scarcely any crop can be produced
from given amount Of land that will
supply as many persons with food as q
crop of beans. Common field beans
are easily and cheaply raised. The
seed costs very little, and the labor of
cultivation is small. A very fair
crop of beans may be raised by sowing
them broadcast in sod turned oyer in
May. If sowed in this manner no cul-
tivation is required. It is usual to
plant them in drills on old land and to
tend the crop with hoe and cultiva-
tor. The drills may be as near to-
gether as will allow the running of q
cultivat0r between them. Little cultiva-
ton is required except to keep down
the weeds and grass. The plants
should never be disturbed while they
are wet with dew or rain, as the least
touch will cause the leaves to rust.
The land on which beans are planted
should be of nearly uniform character,
SO that they may all ripen at about the
same time. Avery rich soil is not nec-
essary for the production of good crop
of beans. 1t is necessary, however,
that the land be dry. No crop will do
as well on sandy hills and knolls as COM
mon white beans. Chicago Times.
The Iola register., 1880-05-21
How to Boil and Stew.

To DO either properly, the food must
be immersed at the beginning in actual
ly boiling water, and the water must be
allowed to reach the boiling point again
Immediately, and to boil for about five
minutes. The action of the boiling
water upon the surface of either meat
or vegetables is TO harden it slightly,
but enough to prevent the escape of
either juices or mineral salts. After
the pot containing the food has begun
to boil the second time. it should be re-
moved to the side of the fire, and al
lowed to simmer until the food is done.
This simmering, or stewing, extracts
all the nutritious qualities of either
meat or vegetables; the pot should be
kept closely covered unless for mo-
ment when it is necessary to raise the
cover in order to remove the scum. The
steam will condense upon the inside of
the cover, and fall back into the pot in
drops of moisture, if the boiling is slow.
Do not think that rapid boiling cooks
faster than the gentle process recon-
mend. After the pot once boils you
cannot make its contents cook any
faster if you have fire enough under it
to run q steam engine. So save your
fuel and add it to the fire little by little,
to keep the pot boiling. Remember if
you. boil meat hard and fast it will be
tough and tasteless, and most of its
goodness will 60 up the chimney, or out
of the window with the steam.-E1-
CHANGE.
The Iola register., 1880-05-21
How to Clean Soiled Dresses.

TIE following directions for cleaning
soiled dresses has been we'll tested. and
will be found excellent: Dissolve one
tablespoonful of borax in eight quarts
of soft water. Have it quite as hot as
can be borne by the hands. Place the
garment. previously brushed. and rip
ped. if necessary "a garment plainly
made need not be ripped), in this solu-
ton, and let it lie until the water is
quite cool, lifting and airing it occa-
sioDally. If the garment is very much
soiled, some rubbing with the hands
may be necessary. Grease spots filed
with dust should be rubbed in q
stronger solution of borax previous to
putting the garment to soak. Wiring
dry and expose to the open air; when
still little damp press on the wrong
side.
This proportion of borax and water is
excellent for cleaning black or dark
colors, whatever the material. As
borax is q Aeutral salt, no fears need be
entertained of its injuring the most
delicate fabric.