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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-24

Good Company, (S3 year, Springfield,
Mass Number Fifteen, has an account OF
steamboat trip 10 the head of navigation on
the Missouri river by Mr.. Hall Winslow, which
happily combines information and incident,
and is not wanting in graphic description OF
scenery and experiences with Indians, ETC, in
that little.known region OF our vast Nor,hwts'.
One of the novel aud characteristic occurrences
on the tlp was free fight among the stesm-
boat hands.
Apropos OF Dora dIstria's recent visit TO the
United States, the story OF that most remark
able woman's lii. is gwen. Mrs. NJ. S. Bull
writes Of the noble philabthropist Cert
smith
There is an account OF the o. igin and growth
Of the United States Life-saving service, inc!u.
ding some vivid descriptions of its MEMBER
experiences with wrecks; a paper on Eskimo
traditions; an account Of the Chinese professor
and hs family at Cambridge, and Autumn
Leaves, by f. s. Gilbert.
For fiction there j. another installment Of FL
len W. Olney's serial, rns several complete sto
ries
One or two shorter art cles with poems nd
the department, Of 'Di-cls 'ion and SHgestion,
fill out the nnmbar.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-24

When young l;sly tripped into 4
music store the other day and asked the
bashfw clerk in attendance for 1.-TWO
Kisses he jammed on his hat and brushed
out the back door. The clerk, never
having heard of the piece of music,
thoagbt he was the victim of a leap year
proposal, and his salary was not large
enough to support two.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-24

a S'cotchmau has invented II process
by which oil can be poured upon troub-
led sen SO as to still the waves The
next thing we shall hear of will be oiled
routes for ocean steamers
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-24

The Volumes OF the WsEKLy begin with the first
Number for January ofeach year, When no time is
mentoned,it Will Do understood that the subscriber
wishes 10 commence with the number next after the
receipt OF order
The lat Eleven Annual volumes OF HARPRRs
WSEELy,in neat cloth binding win be sent by mail,
postage paldor by express free OF expense proyded
the freight does not exceed dollar per volume }
for u 90 each
Cloth Cases for each volume suitable for binding,
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order or Dfaft, 10 avoid chance of loss.
Newspapers are not 70 copy this advertisement
without the express order OF Harper & Brothers.
Address HARPER & BROTHERS, New York.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-24

If twenty or thirty of the candidates
for the Senatorship in this State could be
crowded into the place they might man
age to fill it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-24

Mrs, Robert Smith, of Burnside town
ship, Clearfeld county, wrapped her baby
up tightly, and took it with her to
neighboIs, Upon arrival there she dis
covered that !, was dead.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-24

Messr4. Ely Bros, druggists, Owego N
Y For the past three winters | have been
afflicted with catsrrh and cold iu the head
applied several remedies without good re-
suits. Last winter used your cream balm,
and found it to accomplish all you represent
ed. T. F. Mccormick fudge common pleas
Elizabeth, N. j., Aug 25 1880. See ad
verlisemeDt
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-24

Ingersoll met Garfield at the railroad
depot AT Washington the other evening.
Hello, Bob, said the President elect, OBJ
livious to the fact that Robert doesn't be
lieve in the first syllable.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-24

An actress seen hugglng a Minister re-
marked that she was only trying to en-
brace Christianity
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-24

During the fiscal year ending June,
1880. 7j.43O Canadians crossed the Dor
der and settled in the United States.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-24

Since the Introduction of EIy's cream
IN NV sales of it have daily increased aud
unprecedented confidently recommend
tp sil suffering from catarrh or kindred
'.rases "hn call upon me, with that pleas
IRE aud conf fence that personal knowl-
edge of its curative powers sffDrd G. H..
ktr"an, druggist, Wilsesbarre, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-24

THIS peri Jdica by It's able and scholarly discus
sons OF the questions ul the day as well as by It's
inustratons-wn'ch prepared by the best artists
has always eXerted the most powerful and benit
cial iahuence upon til public mind
The weight OF It's lullenc win always be found on
the side OF morality, enlightenment and refinement.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-24

For those diseases peculiar to women
Days Kidney Pad is invaluable.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-24

"Never seems to r,mit its brilhancy. ."-Swd-
cuse Journal.
There are many Of The older magazines we
would rather give up Central School Journal
GOOD COMPANY NUMBER FIFTEEN.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-24
1881.
Harper's Bazaar.
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Number for January OF each year. When no time is
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BAzAR In neat cloth binding, will be sent by mai,
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the freight does not exceed one dollar per volume,)
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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-24
WINTER TINE TABLE

'UKTHEKN CENTRAL RAILVl
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-12-24
For l'atdTph,
Timetable No. 80, Takes erect AT tao A

Hay Fever. Cold IN ne
he ID, &C, inset Win
little finger, a paru'!e
Of 'he Balm into me
nOstIils ; draw strong
bteaths through TIE
nose. II Will be Hu,
sO' bed, cleansing, ana
healing the diseased
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-08-10
SENTENCED FOR LIFE.
RAIDER Found Guilty Of Murder
in the First Degree.
MERCY OF THE COURT.

BLouNTvILLR, TENN, Aug. Q, 1880.
The jury In the RAIDER case retired Sat
urday night at II o'clock and this morn
ing at O'Clock came into court with n
verdict of murder In the flrst degree, but
recommending the condemned man TO
the mercy of the court. Judge Hacker
sentenced him 10 the penitcntiary, nj
hard labor for life. Counsel asked for n
new trial, which the court refused and
are now filing bill of exceptions pre-
paratory 10 nm appeal. The prisoner
has exhibited the most hardened indlf-
ference from first 10 last, and, In the
language Of by-stander, the verdict
produced no moro visible impressions on
him than on "that tree" The jury had
no trouble, am told, In agreeing on n
verdict. The evidence was taken on
Friday, ard Saturday was occupied by
the arguments. Prosecuting speeches
were made by Atty. Faln, G. II. Vance
and Judge Butler. Speeches for the de-
fence were name by Judge Deadcrlck,
S. II. Lea and w. =. GIllenwaters. The
slayer OF Dug Thomas has had trial
marked by remarkable expedition.
I.C.F.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-08-10
OLD JOHN.

Next Monday week old John Robin
son will awaken the natives Mt Bristol
with show which his polite agent Mr.,
Cullen assures us on the honor Of gen.
tleman contains three times as much as
old John has ever had In previous
show. The electric light alone will be
worth the price of admission. Our peo-
pie can thus see for the first time this
wonder of the age. A single light will
make the entire circus as bright as day.
The Telephone and monograph are the
two next wonder Of science. Old John
never was equalled and never will be in
his day.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-08-10

We had the pleasure of n call vestcr-
day from Mr.. Richard Huddleston Of
sandy Ford, Bedford county. lie is
stopping with his son-in-law, Col. Oy-
Ter. lie will remain month or so and
Will spend portion of his time at Men,
dota and in Scott Co. He is promi-
nent citizen of Bedford, and gentle
man of fine intelligence and practical in
formation, and naturally good Read
juster.
Mr.. Frank Richmond, of Jonesville,
sold last week to Messrs. Scott & Hamil-
ton 100 head Of sheep that averaged I2O16
pounds, and two car loads of heifers two
year Odds, that averaged SIG pounds.
This is perhaps the handsomest lot of
stock ever brought out of Lee and Scott
counties. Mr.. Richmond is the finest
stock trader in the southwest, and with
al one of the best Of all the good men
who take and read the Bristol Ncos.
DR.. II. M. Grant late president of the
Southern Dental Association and at pres
ent chairman of the committee on opera
tive dentistry in the National Dental AS
ISOLATION which meets in New York city
the 18th inst, left yesterday to attend
its sessions. DR.. Grant has been more
conspicuously honored by these distin-
guished bodies than any other d. d. S.
In this country.
Conway and Marsh had last Saturday
two of the finest beeves we have seen on
the the Bristol meat market this season.
Harry Rlddlcbarger will positively
speak at Abingdon the 18th and the Re
adjusters must be there in force on that
day. They will do that. Harry is n
whale on the stump.
Mr.. w. r. Glbbes of Delhi La, ac-
companled by his granddaughter, is
spending the Summer in town.
DR.. Jno. r. Dickey returned from
Grayson last Wednesday, and we are
glad TO see him back Mt his beautiful
drug store.
Miss Mamie Ansley will return about
the goth inst, and open her school, She
will doubtless receive Il liberal patron
age.
Mr.. w. i. Campbell, one of our Main
Street merchants has gone on n business
trip to Russell county, Va.
DR.. s. w. Rhea will leave tonight on
q visit to hiS brother In Cooke county,
Tenn. He will return in about ten days.
Mr.. A. s. Gump, Clothier, left this
morning for the Northern Markets. lie
will purchase an immense fall stock Of
clothing.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-08-10
Wheat Wanted
by
J. H. WINSTON & SON
july 20 lsso3m
Correction.
july 20 1905

Edward Mattox, colored, ia liable to
be done mn injustice by tho announce
ment recently made that tho thief who
stole Maj. Reynolds tobacco stamps
found them ut bls house, They were
produced by him In the opposite end of
the house occupied by Ed.--in tho por-
toned occupied by another family. Ed
IA a reliable colorcd man, and Ia IN no
way mixed up In this or any other dis
honorable transaction that ever we heard
Of,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-08-10
Bottled Beer.

Fresh from Cincinnati aud bottled ey-
cry morning In patent stoppcrcd bottles,
by Q. Harmcllng, King Block, Goodson.
This beer Ia the very best IN America,
aud Indies and gentleman can have II
cheap by returning the bottles. Inva-
Ida aud ladies who are dcbllItabed can
now have Beer frcsh and cheap.
Junc22'B0-tf.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-08-10
BE wise and EHaDpy,

II you will stop all your extraAagan'
and wrong notions in doctoring yourself
and families with expensive doctors OF
humbug cure-alls, that do harm always
and use only natures simple remedies
for all your aDments-you will be wise
well and happy, and save great expense
The greatest remedy for this, the great
wise and good will tell you, ia Hop Bit
tere--rely on 1t. See another column
-preas
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-08-10

Or. Sulllns removes to Emory this
week, and while our people all regret to
loose them as citizens of our town, they
remain citizens Of this county and they
follow them with many good wishes for
their prosperity and happiness in their
new home,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-08-10
STYLE, STYLE, STYLE !

All the New Styles in Brocade Silks,
and Brocade Ribbons for Dress Trim
mings, very cheap. Ladies Dresses
made up in the latest and most APP
rovcd styles, at Mrs. Gallaway's.
April so-tf
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-08-10
Convict nnninrnd.

A negro convict was brought to Brls-
tol few daye ago, from showan's Cross
Roads In Johnson Co. Tenn, whore he
wae captured. lie claims 10 have been
ralscd by Peter Dorst, In Tauquier Co.,
and gives his uanc ae-----------------
lilo VIVA sent to Jail Mt Abingdon until
claimed by the New River II. II. or Cliff
ton Forge, parties to whom he probably
belongs. lilo donica being q convict,
ou' hls under clothing betrays him.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-08-10
THE SEVEN SPRINGS MASS,
For Sick Headache and Dyspepsia,
ISrllnbia restlnOninla

bishop Gro. Y. PiRncE says; ] know
one case OF remarkable recovery from
chronic dyspepsia, tlsa "ranScee" for
sick headache, both 10 cure when II comes
and TO prevent II taken In time.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-08-10

Chdnye.-Mr. Surface has bought out
Mr.. Swan'c interest in the firm of Swan
& Surface, and will continue the house
painting business himself. He is very
fine painter and n gentleman worthy of
confidence.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-08-10

Customer-"Why are Malt Bitters'
so POPULAR" Druggist - "Be-
cause, as a Food Medicine, they enrich
the blood, harden the muscles, quiet the
nerves, perfect digestion. 20-4w
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-08-10

Rev. w. W. Bays lecturcd last Thurs
day on Woman. Tho audienc, was
small and the people of Bristol missed
an eloquent lecture. Some portion Of
the lecture wers exceedingly rich.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-08-10

VIC cah hunlah tho beat and cheapest
rants OF Wheat and 0rasa Fertilizer on
''Vp Terms. sond for cirrulars.
,,.. j. II, WINSTON & SoN,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-08-10
NOTICE.
DnlsroL, Va. q TENN.
Atttfttaf M 1QqO

BninoL, VA. q TENN.
-. August 10, 1880.
.hene win be- n meeting Of the Prcsl.
AZ. eiiu Directors Of the Bristol, Coal
ia, i,rVn N u. H. II. Vt Eetlllyille on the
~ wy % Aug. 1880. A full board II
u ,. "a biislncaa Of importance will
PRESIDENT. .ta9 n 'rrayY " WV
""R' ~-'lt Sec'iy. a Tipas.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-08-10

There are millions in it. We
arc giving rousing good bar.
gains in Spring and Summer
goods to close them out.
ANDERSON s. co.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-08-10

DR.. W q. Il. cuSSiN0uAH saye We
owe tho health and etrength We enjoy to
pay, II no, cur life, TO the "seven Springs
Mast"
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-08-10

Rev. q. c. R,gKIS says Mrs. Rankin
pays she cannot oper estimate the value
OF tho "Mass" In her ease, and would al
vice everybody who suffer with sick head
ache 10 use II.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-08-10

Rev. II. N. PRcr Gays Nv wife ie sub.
jcct to sick headaches. and for her the
"seven Syringe Mas" 10 Specific both,
cure and prevent
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-08-10

All kinds Of Dress Trimmings, such
as Fringes, Laces, Silks, Buttons, &C.,
at Mrs. Gallaway's. apl ao-tf
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-08-10

There Will be meeting of the Han
cock Democratic club Mt the Mayors Of
flee, Goodson, on Friday night next.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-08-10
The voItnic .ncIt Co, MnrahnII. nrlch

VIII send their celebrated Electro-vol-
taic Belts to the afflicted upon 30 days
trial. Speedy cures guaranteed. They
mean what they cay. Write to them
without delay.
nov, Is, '70-lY.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-08-10

siid the Nurse TO the Doctor; "surc
wv = only know Of ole good medicine
i n,N voc BABY, and that IL Dr. Dulle
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-08-10
County Announcement,

We are authorized and requested to
announce WIN. SPEAR, of Spears Fer
ry, q candidate for the Clerkship of the
County Court of Scott county Va.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-08-10

The latest styles in Millinery, Fan
cy Goods, Notions, &C., at Mrs.
GALLAwAY's. apl 2o-tf
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-08-10

Mics Il. q. MARSHALL, Of Lunenbure
county Va" SAYS, II has cured me Of
dyspepsia and siok headache; am now In
better health than FOR years.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-08-10

Mr.. Jons y, RcopEsohs, Bumula, Ala,
bays. My wife 10 usins the "seren
Syringe Mass" for chronic indigestion
with very happy results.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-08-10

YOUNG MEN Tho hest practical
N"A~H sch, oil 'or az TVS 10
NOORE'O BUSINESS UNIVERSITY
Atlanta, g., S1'eioo covers total oSpsnes hs
June 20 's0-An ""''N N''U'"
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-08-10

Hon. Tnos. WHITEHEAD, proprietor Of
the Adrdncc, Lynehburg, Va, saysi The
"seven Springs Mass' acts on my liver mud
stomach In mosi satisfactory manner,
never milling to relieve me Of attacks Of
headache, pIodaced by irrsgulariiy IN
meals " from over-Wofk'
ror sale Wy J. A. Dlehsy 4 Go and 81
fret Glaze druggists
lheovs mention Scrsa SPRING. hdss.
JaB, III 'aU. ~.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-08-10
Ne~ Hdpe1'lSSemeRLs.

MOSQUITO CATCHER.s,T, ; ;e , q, 11 g T -.
minutes without smoke, soil or grease Price 90
cents send fnt Illustrated dirnlar. Agents
wanted Good terms. H. r. JOINS, 100 Light
II, baltimore Sid,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-08-10
INV ADyERTIsEwaNTn

Agents Wloloi.tor sunrs Bmlg Dictionary ana
~" SE G;,N' PICTORIAL BIBLES
address, t,r circulars. !. uoLnAy ~. pbiis,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-08-10

A. wAppiLL, proprietor Of Lynohjurg
Ncws, Says, My wife has been subject
to severe spells Of sick headache for more
than twenty oeors. md has been entirely
cured by using the Mas.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-08-10
so GREAT DENs AND CAGES

Fresh this Spring from the workshops of tn
best builders in America, all Of new and beauti
ful design, and especially constructed with
view to Superiority and elegance The elabo
rately carved. fac-similes of extinct Animals
Birds and Reptiles on the Cages will bear crti
cal examination.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-08-10

VEEA ~ % -yutf nwH town A. Hnidi FREQ
VDJNn usF Reader ifyHf rup business
at fhlth HttsHis M alfhaf ies em inata
fav hl 'ltH tmr ihfy Wnft wills hr paHisulata
IN " H'ii'fiA tO. Falkland Nslhf
tu.aW 40. hH6,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-08-10
OFFICE OF
GILLIAN 6 CO., Sill
t%L fNy.hf ID Il
CroOen, Liquor Dealers { Com, Merchants
NO. 1+1 Main street.

NO. 1+1 Main Street.
psyGRAIN BAGS FURNISHED WHEY
DESIRED, afsa
NO STORAGE CHARGED ON PRODUCE,
These figures represent only wholesale pri.
oes. Atretail higher prices obtain. 81
.. -.<-, .Ft -a.h
WHOLESALE PRICE CURRENT
LYNcHBURG, VA, Aug 10 1880
Bacon very scarce, and VIC can get high
prices for all that comes in, Send 1t on,
Buiter-ls very scarce and t, day choice
lots will bring outside figures.
Corn and MeOl--In good demand.
Esgs-bull,
Whcat--ls coming in freely aud choiCc
lots bring high prices, but common gradev
dull and neglected Bo sure not to ship
damp wheat.
. Flour-- Iowor
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-08-10
The Biggest and Best
Troupe of AreniC Celebrities

Ever assembled in the Universe, introducing
none but absolute novelties in the entertainments
of the ring.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-08-10

as 10 g0Oasfts 10y " bone asepls. vp,ih
" w y'eNf' h.f. ltituf Hifssns trr.i
Voc. H... tst %, hp.iy
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-08-10

A yBAR and expenses 10 agents. -.
~ ! Oniht free, Address, p. o, WICK
ERY, Augusta, Maine,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-08-10

10 ADVERTISERS Lowest utos for. AZ.
Iv"tuHlnK inDih gOnh newspapers sent, ITse h,
idlfesH oBO. +, RJWLLL y co, 10 Spruce st.
Y. w.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-08-10
BRUSEI NEECTRXC TarCs fETa,
RADIUS OF HALF A LEAGUE

The engine used in connection with this light especially
by the Ftchbargh steam Engine Company of Fchbg Mass
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-08-10
100 STAR ARTISTS.

MALE AND FEMALE, from the best Eques-
tian andGymnic establishments the world has
produced.
Curious and Rare Liens OF the Sea,
Immense Summatriu Rhnoceros, Living Hip
popotamus, Crested Stemmatonds, African
Nylghan, Riding Cynocephaus Baboon, Gigau-
tic Nemmook, Great Sahara Eland, White Java
Peacocks. Royal Yak The Harbecst, Cabia BIZ
ra, or WATER HOG,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-06-07

THE JASPERiAN THEoRY-PROFEssOR CAR
PENTER AND HIS FLAT EARTH.
American. professor William Carpenter,
late OF London. lectured Thursday night in
the Christian Tabernacle, George street, on
"Zetetc Astronomy" as contrasted with
the generaly-accepted Newtonian system.
Professor Carpenters argument appeared
To be based mostly upon the fact that as
water could only occupy level surface, &C.
cording TO bis theory, therefore the earth
must be plane. He undertook to disprove
Professor Proctor's astronomical ideas, say.
ing that be believed Proctor knew his
theory was wrong, but would not acknOw'
ledge IL. He attempted to prove the fallacy
OF the simple and well-known argument OF
the appearance Of ships at sea as illustrating
the r0tundty OF the earth by Stating that an
aeronaut at the height OF six miles could
not distinguish ship 20 down at all, but
that at oil times the horizon appeared on a
level with the car, the earth resembling at
the time vast concayity. He designated
Proctor's diagram OF the ships as pictorial
lie. While antagonizing the theory that
Australia was under the London bridge
and China under America, he attempted no
explanation Of the fact that daylight at one
point beheld darkness at another at the
same hour. He deprecated the fact that
such nonsensical ideas as Newton's theory
should be taught in the public schools, and
hopes for complete reformation in this re-
gard. There were about forty people pres
ent at the lecture.