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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28
How an Elephant Was Weighed.

An Indian writer relates an interesting
anecdote concerning Shabjee, the father OF
the first ruling Prince Of the Maharattas of
Hindoostan, who lived at about the begin
ming of the seventeenth century. On one
occasion certain high official made vow
that he would distribute to the poor the
weight of his own elephant in silver money,
but the great difficulty that at first preseu-
ted itself was the mode of ascertainin
what this weight really was, and all the
learned and clever men of the court seemed
to have endeavored in vain to construct a
machine of sufficient power to weigh the
elephant. At length it is said that Shahiee
came forward and suggested plan which
was simple and yet ingenious in the highest
degree. He caused the unwieldy animal
to be conducted along stage, especially
made for the purpose by the water side, into
flat-bottomed boat, and then, having mark
ed on the boat the height to which the water
reached after the elephant had weighed
it down, the latter was taken out ,aud stones
substituted in sufficient quantity to load the
same line. The stones were then taken to
the scales, and thus, to the amazement of
the court was ascertained the true weight
of the elephant.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28
Learning to Sew.

To be handy with the needle, is one of the
sterling accomplishments of every educated
woman. To be able to take the "stitch in
time," is worth all the time and trouble that
are required to learn the art. Like walking
reading, and the many other things we come
to do with special thought, the learning to
sew is a slow process, and should be begun
while the child is quite young.
The girl should not only have the use of
the thread, needles, and patchwork, but be
instructed how to take the stitches, turn the
corners, and to do the various things con-
nected with needle work. We are not ex.
Guiding the boys in our remarks, because they
need to learn to thread needle and do
general sewing. Men are sometimes situated
that they must depend upon themselves for
their necessary sewing. Even if it is an age
of sewing machines, it is best that all chill
dren should learn to use the simple common
old-fashioned kind, which can never be
wholly superseded. The amusement and
occupation that sewing furnishes little folks,
afford sufficient reason why all mothers
should see that their girls and boys, too
learn to sew but the very practical use OF
the needle in after-life is the principle
thing, after all.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28
ROUND ABOUT RoARINGCREEK.

The pic-n ic season will soon be at hand.
Mr.. Mayberry Yeager has moved into his
new dwelling.
Since Saturdays rain, the grain, grass and
shrubbery seem to be somewhat revived,
Mr.. William Pfahler lost a valuable horse
by inflammation OF the bowels not long since
Samuel Snyder, Esq, and wife, of Mihiinvlle,
were visiting relatives recently in this vicinity.
Mr. E. H. Bolich has turned his attention TO
the medicine business, by compromising what is
known as Bolich's Celebrated Army Liniment.
Try it. 80 cents bottle,
Our studious friend, Mr., Cbas. Fahringer,
who by the Milton 'onhagration was thrown
out of his job, is at home with his parents in
| this place.
The wheat herea bout looks well. Rye prom
ises bat rather meagre crop and the grass is
also very backward owing we presume, consid-
erably to the drv weather.
A western editor standing on the threshold
| of his sanctum, beheld an emigrant wagon pas
by with the following inscription; SIN God We
] trusted, in Kansas we busted" Wonder if i
| was W. II. Reinbold who We are, told, is OIL
his way eastward with team
| Why is it that "Crcle Sam" cannot give thii
route daily mail instead of a tri-iceeky as it is
For many a Thursday, Mr.. D, II. Case, th'
present mail carrier is compelled 10 make u.s.
of two mail bags to transport all the mail OF
his route; being from Catswissa to Mill Grove
ria. of Roarngcreek and Numida.
| REPORTER.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28
RoHRsBURG NEWS.
EDS. COLUMBIAN

Eds. COLUMBIAN:
on Saturday, the 10Th inst, at a birthday
party little Maggie Black, in trying to get on a
Flying jimmy" broke her arm. 1t was painful
at first, but at present is doing we'll.
on Friday the 2lst, Elwoot Staddon, fell
from ladder and broke his arm
Our popular miller, George Cole, undertook
70 cultivate his patotoes. The horse got unman.
ageable, escaped from the cutivator and Jumped
into the wheat field above Ikeler's barn, where
it was finally caught
Annie UT, returning from party given by
Ella UT lost her way home and was found by
Joe Dewitt, who kindly showed her the way.
The family of Nicholas Kindt consisting ot
himself, wife and granddaughter, were aroused
from their sleep on the night of the 21st to find
the house on fire, and had barely time to es.
cape The house was large square one and
had been built but few years. II was we fur
nished and the loss will there fore be large, as il
Is now reported that the insurance had ex.
pired.
AS all the above occurred on Friday it seems
to have been an unlucky day.
Wm and Bent keller have been building a
fence around the yard and garden OF
their mill house AS the palings are rough,
they should add coat of lime and water TO
give 1t a more rustic appearance.
Pierce Keller, who came home from the west
on visit some time ago, is still sojourning
here He looks fat, fair, and far less than
forty.
The pleasant shower last Saturday was very
welcome. and although il did not last long it
had fine effect on vegetation. More anon.
Poor PEN.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28

Good Company, NumJer Nine, has its us
ual full complement of stories, by Miss Sar-
ah @, Jewett, author of Deephaven, sydney
Hail. and Others
Lord Beaconsfeld's recent defeat at the
polls lends special interest TO Mr. Geo. NJ I,
Towle's graphic sketch of his career, which
gives much information about the late pre-
mier. "Scence in High Latitudes" has also
particular ii meliness in connection with
the Howgate Arct ic expedition, for which
preparations are now going forward. 1t is
by 8. j. Doug lass, author of several previous
papers in this magazine. "Country Schools
and State Needs" by W. NJ. Bicknell, urges
the want of an enlivening aud energetic in'
Auence from central state board in coun'
try schools,
President Bascom, OF Madison, Wis, Uni
versity talks about names; Octave Thane
has "The Canada Thistle" and there is
sketch entitled "a French Home"
In the Editors table there is an assault
ON that growing public nuisance the system
of feeling servants, a graft from foreign toad
'Sism not wanted ia this country.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28
"LONDDN PURPLE"

Is the safest, best and cheapest material ever
used for the destruction of the Potato Bug, Cot
ton Worm and Canker Worm, and has become
the recognized poison for the determination of
these fearful plaques.
1t was first introduced in 1877, since which
time it has received the most unqua lifted sup
port of all the leading agriculturists throughout
the United States.
1t has been carefully analyzed and recon-
mended by the L s. Agricultural Department
at Washington, by the U. S. chronological
Commission, and by the Professors of the
State Colleges.
TWAS sold in large quantities throughout
all the districst where offered in 1879, and in
every case where properly applied gave un-
bounded satisfaction, destroying not only the
Larvae, but also the winged insect, and leaving the
vines both clean and healthy.
1t costs much less than Paris Green, and goes
nearly three times as far. For sale by Moyei
Bros, Bloomsbnrg, at wholesale and retail.
may 293w
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28

DEATH IN CANNED FRUIT.-An exchange
in commenting on the poisoning of a family
in Brooklyn recently, INDUCES in some re-
marks that apply in Bloomsburg as well as else
where. An examination showed that the poi
sonng came from salt of zinc caused by the
ac ton of the free acid of the fruit upon the
zinc cover of the jar. The fruit was canned by
friend of the family, and every care taken 10
have it pure. The whole trouble arose from
allowing portion of the zinc cover to come in
contact with the fruit, as other cans put up in
the same way at the same time, and by the
same person, and in which the zinc was COW
cred, were free from all poison. People using
canned goods should examine the can and if the
zinc in the cover has come in contact with the
contents Of the jar, throw it away. But far
better and safer way is to use glass
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28

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 in better condition with less feed
Sold only by weight at Is cents pound by
G. A. Klein, Bloomsbury.
Dec IL, '79-1y
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28

meeting for the relief of Milton last week, that
Mr. Peter Bilmeyer, offered TO receive and
take charge of all contributions at his store. He
and F. P. Billmeyer, Esq. devoted their time
to the worthy object and not only received the
goods brought in but attended to the shipping
of same onthe p. & r. road TO Milton.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28

SHEEP WITH THREE HEADs.--samuel So.
oa" o' washington township, is the owner Of
spring buck lamb, which is a natural cnr;osi =,
w. 1t has no less than three heads. First il
The regular head, in the right place, and prop
er'y formed Then under each ear is n small
nead about the size of a large walnut, which
has month, tongue and teeth. but no eves
Inc animal was one of pair of twins, is an.
parentIy healthy, grows well, and does not seem
10 De affected in the least by its extra heads.
IL Is certainly singular curiosity, and should
De IN the menagerie Of Mr.. Adam Forepaugb
VMidmspor Bulletin.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28

The Sunday School Convention convened
at the Presbyterian church on Tuesday
morning, and elected Rev. NJ. L. smyser as
President and Lamon Bower, Secretary The
session was not well attended, owing probably,
to the extreme warm weather 1t should be sus'
tanned by the church. The convention closed
on Wednesday afternoons programme was
prepared for the evening, but in the absence of a
number of delegates they adjourned Next
conven ton will be held at Zion's Church, near
Orangevile.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28

The following subscriptions have been re-
ceived by the Million Relief Committee since
last week:
Philadelphia, $40; S. Knorr, SO; @. W, Neal
Sl0 NJ S. Appeman, SIS; Philip Unangst
81; Jacob Mellick. $50; H. W. McReynolds,
50; Jacob Keller, So; G.. w. Correll 81; A.
Lewis, 81; D. f. White, 81; n L. Funk, So;
Jerry Hess, 81; Harman & Hassert, 81; Cash,
81; E. P. Curtis, 81; j. Hendershoti, 81; D.
J. Waller, $40; Mary d. Snyder, So +. +.
Benz, 81; A. l.. Fritz, 81; Jesse E. Thomas,
81; Mary Tustin, ST. Mrs. Sleeman 90 cent?
Mrs. Zahner so cents; J. Fl. Stecker 25 cents
c. A. Klein, 25 cents; ]. Welliver 25 cents
David Brobst 25 cents; Cash so cents C. Form
wald, 25 cents; VIM. Evans % cents; Cash sc
cents; Phlologisn Society, S90.9S. Total
S23l,4s. Prey iously reported, 524O0, Whol'
amount, 755.4S.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28

On Friday evening last while the puddlers and
heaters were at work in the Milton nail facto-
ry, one hundred and fifty feet of the ventilator
roof fell upon the roof of the main building
with crash that was heard for mile For
tunately no one was injured.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28

Inc Convention of the Y. M. CA. at Potts
sroVe' was one Of great interest The import
"n' question was, how can we accomplish ,bs
greatest work among boys s. A. Taggar, v.s w
present and advised that each district use their
influence to establish work which will in,eres,
,ue ooys, as they will soon be young men; and
ue.ore they have formed their evil habits
this work should begin among them
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28

The McGibeny fan lily at the Opera House
last week, Wednesday, gave first class enter
tainment. They are truly wonderful family
in musical way. Never lose another oppor-
tunity TO see them if you wish to pass de
lightfnl evening.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28

A son of Jesse Heacock, of Greenwood, wa
killed On Friday, of last week, between Eyer
Grove and Mordansyile. He was engaged in
hauling railroad ties when his boom becam'
loose, and in endeavoring to adjust it, aportior
of the load fell upon him, crushing him.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28

The proceeds of the festival held by the Phil
ologian Society for the benefit of Milton was
800 9S, which has been handed over TO David
Lowenberg Treasurer. This makes over $3.50
in money that has been contributed, which
with provision, clothing, &C., makes the whole
amount more than $1,000.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28
REBECoA MCHENRY, !
MARY A. MCHENRY, Com.
FREEMAN BELLAs,

/ deem it my duty to acquaint suffering hu-
manity with the fact that st. Jacobs Oil is the
most beneficial remedy ever introduced; this
| haye practically tested. For the past sixteen
years have suffered with rheumatism, ard so
severely that was often robbed of my nights
rest. A change of weather would have the
most painful effect on me, for then l could
move neither hands nor feet. | tried every
known remedy but of no avail; at last some
body recommended St. Jacobs Oil, and con
cluded to try it, but with little hope for relief.
Having hardly used half bottle, the pains d.
min ished, and to-day l am well and hardy
once more. The small sum of fifty cents had
cured me. Thomas OFT, st. Bonface, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28

Horace Maynard, the present minister to
Turkey has been agreed upon by Mr..
Hayes and his cabinet for the appointment
of Postmaster General in place of Judge
Key who goes on the United States bench
Tenntsses.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28

Harriet A. Newkirk, of Salem, says: was
cured of tetter in my hand by three applica-
tions of Camphor Milk. My husband was
cured of old running sores by using it. 1t
cured my son of sprained ankle. Price 20
cents. Sold by G. A. Klein, Bloomsburg.
april l6, 'S0ly
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28

A special meeting of the Town Council was
held last week, Thursday evening, at the call OF
Messra. Holmes, sharpless, Hassert and Thorn
as. Mr. Holmes moved to reconsider the ac
ton of the council in asking for an injunction
against the Wafer Company. Nobody seconded
This motion and the meeting adjourned. The
same four members who called this meeting
have made af6daviis in the injunction proceed
ings to the effect that the work is being proper
iy done, and yet all but Mr., Holmes are con
tent TO let this expensive litigation continue
When this matter comes 10 an end there will b'
large amount of cosis TO pay, and II Will b'
but fair to make those foot the bills who hay'
unnecessarily incurred them,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28

The annual conclave of Knights Templar
met at Williamsport this week. The city was
beautifully decorated and crowded with strang
ers. A grand reception took place at the Park
Hotel on Wednesday evening.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28

Hon. George N. Uorson, Norristown, says:
The Phoenix Pectora is indispensable in my
family. 1t acts like charm in curing
coughs and colds with the children, and |
always use it when addressing jury. Price
25 cents. G. A. Klein, Bloomsbury aprl6-1y
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28

Messrs. Murray, Dougal & Co., Of the Milton
carshops, sent out word on Friday that they
lad employment on the car work grounds foI
every man presenting himself, as they intended
to rebuild Immediately.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28

The Wilkesbarre Record says there is but one
wealthy man in that town who refused to CON
tribute to the relief of Milton. We have man
of considerable means in this town who dona
ted the magnificent sum of fifty cents.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28

NoTIcE.-The officers and stockholders of
the Fishlngcreek Improv ement Company are
requested to meet at the office of G. B. Brock
way, in Bloomsburg, Pa, on Saturday, the 18th
day of June, 1880, for the transaction of i'm
portant business.
c. r. BRoCkWAY, Secy,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28
THE voIrAro BELT CO., MARSHALL, MICH.

Will send their celebrated Electro. Voltaic
Rets 10 the afflicted upon 80 days trial. Speedy
cures guaranteed. They mean what they say.
Write to them without delay. Nov. 2l-ly.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28

DR.. Jacob Schuyler has presented Us with
pamphlet entitled, digestion and lndiges-
ton, or the Dyspeptics Guide TO Health, the
subject of a lecture, How, What and when to
eat, with some remarks on the treatment of in
digestion" This lecture was first delivered by
DIR, Schuyler before the County Institute, and
was so well received that it was printed ior
general distribution. 1t contains much good
advice, and should be read by all who have any
dy spepiic troubles. Price 10 cents.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28
rNREASURER'S SALE
OF
UNSEATED LANDS
IN COLUMBIA COUNTY, PENN'A.

By virtue of sundry acts of the General Assembly
the sale of seated and unseated lands In the county
OF Columbia, etc for taxes due and unpaid, Will
offer at public sale at the Court House, In the town
of Bloomsbury on the
SECOND MONDAY YOFJUNE,A. d. 1880
at 10 O'Clock a. m the following described pieces OF
land or such part thereof AS may be necessary to
satisfy the amount OF taxes due and unpaid against
the same and continue the same from day to day as
the same may be found necessary.
TERMS OF SALE.
The amount of taxes and costs must be paid when
the land is struck on or the ale may be void and
the property put up and reSold.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28

A HOUSEHOLD MEDIA book on the liver.
its disease aud their treatment sent free. inclu'
ding treatises upon liver complaints, torpid liv.
er' laundice, billiousness, headache cons,i
patton dyspepsia, malaria, etc. Address Dr.
Sanford, 162 Broadway, New York City, N. Y,
mnY 7.4x
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28

The ladies of Sunbury worked all day on the
Sunday after the Milton fire, and made mp near
" one thousand dollars worth of clothing for
women and children. 1t was work of charity
and necessily
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28

The Episcopal convention of ihe Diocese of
Central Pennsy ylvania will meet at Reading on
tbe Sth Of June. Judge Ewell, E. r. Drink
er and Geo. Z. Elwell are the delegates from
81. Pauls church.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28

The hot, dry weather has done much dam
age to the strawberry crops in Maryland, Nir
gina and Delaware. Hay and grain are suffer
ing all over the country.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28

No civil cases have been tried in the Mon
tour county courts this year. There were onl,
four on the list for the present week and the!
were disposed of withou. trial.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28

If your wife has lost her health, the Great
Mexican Remedy will be found a cure and swift
restorative. Ask your druggist for ii.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28

The residence of Nicholas Kindt near
Rohrsburg, was destroyed by IRE, on Friday
night of last week, the occupan is barely hay
ing time TO escape.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28

Philip Kline, an aged and respected citizen
of Mt. Pleasant township, committed suicide
on Thursday evening of last week, by hanging.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28

Hon. Thomas Chalfant, of the Danville In.
tepigencer. is again able TO attend to his edto-
rial duties. He had long siege of sickness.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28

The regular monthly meeting of the Gospel
Temperance Union will be held in the Presby.
erian church on Tuesday evening next. The
public are cordially invited 10 attend.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28
Marriages.

BRISK-PARKs-On the 23d inst, by John
F. Derr, Esq, Mr.. Daniel Brink to Miss Al
gernon Parks, all Of jackson township, Co.
lumbia county,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28

J. X. Bitienbender attended the convention
of the Young Mems Christian Association at
Po,tsgrove last week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28

Local and constitutional treatment for all Ca
tarrhal affections. DR. Josiah Briggs Catarrh Spe-
cis offered to those afiicted with acute, ,chron
c. lucrative or dry catarrh, cold in the head hay
fever relaxed palate, sore throat hoarseness loss
OF voice. and all affections Of the nasal cavities and
throat with guarant that they are cheaper, bet
ter, more etcanious, curing quicker, with more GER
tainty aud more agreeable 10 usa than any remedy
yet discovered. Two bottles IN one box OF
which reduced with water makes 81 ounces for use.
Price $40 per package, furnished TO responsible
are authorized to refund the money II pur-
ch Users are not satisfied. The specifics are constitu
tiUnal well as local. slO0 viii be paid II they fall
TO cure VIII used as directed. 500 for their equal
as cure. $500 If anything poisonous or deleterious
Is found In their com Jostion $1,000 (will be pald)
II In any respect Dr. Briggs Catarrh SPECIFICS are
found different from representation. Here is an 90
pOrtunity for those discouraged by repeated fall
ures 10 try again on a guaranteed cure. And the
timd who fear deception may venture 10 try these
specifics without feeling that they are TO be hum
bugged, as there is no risk TO run arranted Cheap
est best and most agreeable. II not found eatisfac-
| tory demand your money and II WIN be returned.
| Sold by G. A. Klein, Bloomsbury Pa.
l DR. j. BRIGGS co..
april 2a Sly Newark. New Jersey.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28

ExSheriff w. p. Kikendall of Luzerne co II.
/. mentioned as a candidate for Assembly.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28

The personal property in the City Hotel will
be sold at public sale on the 4th and 9th Of
June.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28

The Bloomsbury band attended the festival
held by the Alton band last Saturday night, in
full unfit rm.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28

Inc sad intelligence of the death of Mrs,
Geo B. Markle, formerly Miss Claire Tubbs,
OF kingston, was received here last week
Wednesday. She died at her home in
Jeddo, Luzerne county, on the morning of that
day, after an illness ofabout ten weeks 1t was
only last January that the young couple were
married and the bride went from her fathers
home with the prospect of many years of hap
plness before her. She was a beautiful light.
hearted girl with lovely nature, and during
her visits here, made hosts Of friends who sor
row with the afflicted husband and family in
their bereavement The funeral took place at
Kingston on Saturday afternoon.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-05-28

The howl over the potato bug has commenced
II is said they never were so numerous as they
are this spring.