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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-08-05
A MuldOOn Sinner.

Elder Hallonbeck was preaching in
Hayes Valley, California, some time ago,
when the most ''solid" citizen in that
section arose and proceeded to make "a
few remarks. He rather pompously
,o'd how he had become converted, and
then went on to say that the revival had
his entire appreciation, and that he was
on the whole, quite satisfied with the re-
suits accomplished, lie hoped his ex-
ample would greatly encourage those
around him, and he wished it understood
that should il be needed he was quite
ready to subscribe $500 to prevent the
good cause from failing.
After be had sat down, Elder Halen-
beck, who appeared to be listening with
extreme attention, turned quietly to the
congregation and said
SIS there anv other miserable, repen-
tant, purscproud sinner who would1iko
to say n Jew words before the meeting
pgoctcds''
There was something more thar ,
"siniio OF gaaoo' as the promDant pars,
looked at his watch and quietly driftet
out.
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THE COLUMBIAN, VOL. XIV. NO 81
COLUMBIA DEMoCRAT, VOL. XLvI, NO. ~
A Glass Snake

Along the Upper Brazos and in western
Texas, where flourished the horned frog,
is the strangest snake known to natu.
ralists He is sometimes called the glass
snake. He is from two to four feet
long, with a striped back He is not
poisonous. His way of defending him
self when attacked 10y powerful foe is
similar to that Of the possum or skunk.
Instead of flying back he brakes into
dozen pieces, and every piece, distinct in
itself,lies apparently dead on the ground,
Sometimes the pieces are foot apart
When the foe disappears the pieces grad
ually come together, unite in one snake
and crawl off The naturalist will natu-
rally AJAX il the pieces are entirely separ
atcd, answer they are. No film or ten
dom holds them together. You can chop
the ground with an AK between the pieces.
Mr. II. Edwards, whose post office adj
dress is Montgomery, Alabama, showed
me one of these snakes at Waco. He
still ha- il alive, and will prove, with the
living snake or by answering letter
from any naturalist the accuracy Of this
story. The glass snake which Mr.. Ed
wards showed me had lost the tip OF It's
tail When asked the owner now it
happened, he said "Irhe snake went to
pieces one day and before it got together
hungry kiugsnake, which | still have,
swallowed the tail Mr.. Edwards has
several kingsnakes. Like the glass snake
they are not poisonous; still they kill the
largest snake in the bottoms. They
coil instantly around its neck and stran-
gle it-choke it to death. A king snake
five feet long will strangle doc or rat
tlesnake. The only snake able to defend
itself against the king snake is the glass
snake. When the king snake springs at
the glass ,nake the glass snake breaks
into pieces and its foe might as well try
to strangle basket Of clothes-pins or a
pail-ful Of sardines.-EH Perkins Tea
| as Letter.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-08-05

How SIZE RECOGNIZED Ilm.-Mrs.
Julius Browns husband, says the San
Francisco Post, was one of the pas
scngers on the State of California" du-
ring its last trip, in which it was de
tanned four days over time Mrs Il.
bore her anxiety with commendable for
titude until the third day. She was
taking lunch with some friends al a res
tpurant, where the wgi,er helped her 20
somo Shrimp salad in a glass mat con
tanned Q small portion Of whiskey. She
bad only eaten few mouthfuls when
sho burst in,o tears, Whats the mat
ter, Mrs Brown?' said the company,
much surprised. "Why," sobbed the
poor woman, I'm m-my worst fears are
realized, know that poor Julius ha.
been drowned. Just taste these shrirnps.'
Aud as there was no denying that the,
tasted exactly like old Brown, the widow
was conducted home She had lust de
cidded that she would look exceedingl,
we'll in black when the steamer arrived
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-08-05

a ENLog' BoN-A new ballot box
bas just been submitted to the French
government 1t has two locks, each
opening with different key, and an ap-
paratuswhich clips a stub OF corner from
the ticket deposited 10y the elector, and
drops the stub into one part of the box,
the ticket going into the other division.
simultaneously the machine registers on
a table before the voter the number of
tickets clipped, The ballots must agree
in number with the stubs, and both with
the ''tcll tale" and the voter sees for
himself that the ballot has been cast and
taken account OF.
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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-08-05

Chauoer couldn't spell. Neither could
Bacon Shaikespeiane was the worst of
the lot lie couldn't even spell his
name And for that matter, 10 more
can any one else,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-08-05

A Kansas cyclone blew man bald
headed. The wig was new one and
is total loss
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-08-05
DOCTORS AND CHURCHES.

The doctors of New York City, hun
dreds Of whom have visited Speer's Vine
yards during the wine making season,
SAYS his Port Grape Wine has proved
to be pure, unaduterated, of fine flavor
and tonic properties, and is unsurpassed
for its restorative powers, and they pre-
scribe it as Il very superior wine. The
principal Churches in New York and
Brooklyn use il for communion For sale
by {. A. KLEIN, Druggist, Bloomsbury
Pa.
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Directions

fOT tdtaTTn
Hay Fever, Cold In the
head, &C, insert with
little finger, a particle
II the Balm into the
nostrlls draw strong
Oreaths through the
nose. IL Will be alb
IOIbed, cleansing, and
healing the diseased
membrane.
For Deafness,
Apply u particle into
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Odd Items.
HAY FEVER.

Darwin rises at and goes to bed at
10 That's the kind of baboon be is.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1881-07-16
Port Deposit Colored School.

The colored school of Port Deposit closed
on Thursday, June 30th, with examination
during the day and complimentary exercises
to Miss Smith, sister of the Principal Of the
school The examination of the children
in the different branches was Of 4 very in
teresting character. About eighty-tive per
cent of the questions in geography were
answered correctly: about Seventy-tive in
grammar; about eighty i'll arithmetic, and
ninety-fve in ortho"raphy-therc being but
five words out of 100 missed, III the first
class. and but : missed ont OF = i'll the sec
ond class. which shows that some effort has
been used to make the children more pro-
ticient than heretofore iut the teachers
complain loudly of the non-attcndance Of
parents AT the examination. This is Il duty
they owe them >eIves, their children and 10
the teachers, who have had the are of their
children for months.
The exercises Of the night consisted OF
defamation, recitation and music. md we
wish TO say the children who took part did
great credit 10 themselves especially two
Martin, Junior. These youths il trained in
their elocutionary powers will some day
display the power of oratory as it exists in
the negro race, and will cause the people of
Port Deposit to acknowledge their ability
and bid them go forward. There is ability
and brain in the school and all it wants is
development. With good discipline and
good teachers we wilt rise iroru the sleep
which We have slept for the last decade:
We will cause our brethren to say when We
are educated and enjoy the same advan-
tages rs they, 'Who would nave thought
it - That VIC have been imposed upon is
proved beyond a doubt. Our children prove
TO lis two things: first. that they were not
taught. and. second; that the teachers lack
ed the ability to teach. Wewisi, therefore.
in the future 10 have those who know them
selves and cal. imrart what they know to
our children. If We are ia he recognized at
any time tt must be through Giif education,
and it is as impossible for the blind to lead
as il is for Il man to make his way from
eaoth to heaven without faith Then let lis
as parents ever keep in mind our duty and
perform it well. Mr. j. W. Eaton, the
Principal of the schuo,, has had i'll health
for the past wear. w, wish him u speedy
recovery and thar he may he at his post
when tho heal term opens. READER.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1881-07-16

located on the south side "f the creek, adj
joining The wharf II George Turner. and
Immediately opposite the bone fact" ' "f d.
Scutt & BRO. The marsh lot pur' based ny
Mr.. SINCERELY is reported as CONSUMING
three acres, with frontage on the eek Of
four hundred feet, with an outlet 10 the
causeway in the rear of Turner's wharf.
Although the average yield of wheat
has been far below that OF last year i'll this
section, vet there is here and there ease
where the product is larger and the grain
much better than that Of the previous sea-
son. One notable instance ri this is the
case of the crop rut on the tarIh Of Nr. j!
l. Wells. located above Bell Hill. of this
,rrain Messrs Scott X lfro. say, " Ii is the
best wheat we ever had in our warehouse.
1t overrau in weight five pounds +" the
bushel and brought five cents NOR. per
bushel than market rates.
A number of the members OF the Elk
ton Yacht Club seem inclined to change the
date fixed for their cruise this summer
The Sth of August had been selected and
the cruise to be for ten days. 1t is suggest
ed to change the time OF starting to the +th,
and thus have the benefit of the moon dur
ing the whole trip. The moon will be full
on the 9th of August If they start on the
srh they will only enjoy about five or six
evenings of moonlight, whereas, if they
leave four days earlier they will have bright
evenings all the time. We are told that it
is quite probable that this change will be
made
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A Warning to Threshlng Men.

As the management of the engines used
lin threshing out the crops OF farmers
throughout the country is generally of
necessity, in the hands of persons compare
lively inexperienced in engineering too
great care cannot be exercised by those
upon whom this duty devolvcs. \ Distress
ing case occurred. recently, near EaSton, in
this state. by which three persons lost their
lives and several others were wounded, and
which, If ordinary caution had tseu used.
might have been averted. On the farm of
Edward Sheehan. in Talbot county, Il port
able engine was in use threshing his wheat.
While all hands were at work, the boiler
exploded, scattering death and destruction
around The engine weighing about 1000
pounds. was preripitated about fifteen feet
in the air, passing over and to the left of the
thresher, and fell smashed and broken l02
feet from where il stood, passing entirely
over the head of but not touching 4 little
son of Mr.. Sheehan, and killing instantly a
white man who was on the top OF 4 cart
load of wheat, which he was throwing
down TO the cuttsr Three men were killed
and two others dangerously wounded. An
Investigation disclosed the fact that the eX-
plosion was caused by the water i'll the
boiler becnming too low and cold water
being suddenly admitted by the person in
charge, he not being 4 practical engineer,
though having been engaged in running
such an engine for several years
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sss.CoUNYY+ NEWS::
PORY DEPOSIT ITEMS.
EXCI RSIONS.

EXCU RSIONS.
"" have been favored with number
OF excursions this week The colored
excursion to CheStcriown. on Tuesday,
took abOnt goo eXcurSionStS. They got
back about /. u clock al midnight See
account of the VI. +. Sabbath school i'll
another column. On Thursday. the eN
curs!oii to St. Michacls took about POO
from hclc. but the boat was we'll filled at
lIa,rc de Grace and all enjoyed them
selves nicely. Next Thursday. Messrs.
Brickley and Mccullough have another
excursion to Colchester.
UNFORTUNATE.
Some of our people have been unfor-
tunate lately. DR.. \. Il. Smith had his
pocket book. containing so, stolen from
his bath house at Colchester. last Thurs
day. Capt. Christopher had SO stolen
from him. on Friday night of last week,
by 4 colored man he had shipped at
Alexandria, Va. Mrs. Miller, of the
Farmers and Commercial Hotel. had her
watch chain and some change stolen by
a colored girl. The girl hid it on the
hill and upon the assurance that she
"puli lot Dc pIoStcutctt dCtDH ptHie't
Miss Miller to the spot and gave it to her.
Mrs. y. 5. Davis lost her pocket book at
Hardwood Park. on Wednesday, contain
ing small amount of money and Il valu-
able breast pin. 1t was picked up by a
colored girl. who tried to hide it. but
afraid of being caught with it, she threw
it ont of the ears at Frenchtown. 1t is
known who she is, and it will he better
for her to try and make restitution.
THE HEAVY RAIN
of "Wednesday night washed part u! a
wall down, near the foundry. causing
some damage To MesSrS. Bib X son. -
The cuivcr1 under the railroad at the old
sash factory, would not carry the water
Off and ii backed up toward the street.
partly filling the kitchen and dining
room of Mrs. lamar 5 residence The
proper parties should see that this cul-
vert is kept in good condition. rs in
heavy rains it frequently causes damage.
FARMING.
Some of our farmers are cutting their
oats this week. The crop promises to be
large although the storm ON Wednesday
blew 4 good deal of it down. as well as
Frustrated the corn in many localities.
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A Terrible Accident.

\ painful and serious accident happened
to Mr. Jacob Watts. Of Sassafras Neck. on
Saturday last, from the effects Of which he
may die, OF al any rate will cripple him for
life Mr. Watts was engaged in raking Il
wheat field after the reaper. He being
seated upon the rake. by some means or
other he lost hold OF the lines and they
fell to the ground. The horse Immediately
started in fright. running and kicking as
he ran. Mr.. W. was very SOON unseated
and thrown in front of the steel teeth of the
rake, and III this condition was dragged for
"a considerable distance, being terribly cut
and lacerated by the teeth Of the rake.
When taken up, it was found that during
the time he was beneath the rake his foot
had been entangled between the teeth and a
portion OF 1.-THE heel-torn of. The doe
for pronounced the injury serious one,
and thought amputation Of the limb might
be necessary, and even in that case recovery
would he doubtful.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1881-07-16
Orphans Cour,

toJrt me- on Tuesday and v ednesday
last. Rresident-IIon. James McCauley,
Chief Judge; and Hon. David Z. Davis and
I:ichard l.. Thomas, Associate Judges
sundry claims against Deceased nersans
examined and passed.
ltonaS 4EHrqged -i.orl Of James kirk
patrick, administrator of john Kirkpatrick
Of W. +. Miller, executor of Susan Deaves
of Fl. II. HaineS, guardian 10 Carrie Brown
James kirkpatrick, executor Of .Iohi
kirkpatrick, was authorized to sell Ill: re4
estate Of >aid John tirknatriEk deceaseS
ii public sac.
List of sales Of the goods and chattcls I"
Firman layman eAamiEed aud passed.
Accounts paS>e,l.-FirSt account Of II. ~
Hanes, guardian to Carrie iirown; skill
account OF David 4. Mackey, guardian It
Mary Is. iced. first and tiu&l account o
y oble r hiddle, administrators of Mohl,
fiddle and dividend struck On same, frs
and final account Of James Il. Groome, ~
ecUtor of Aun Phelps. and distribution
struck on same, first aud final account q
Sauer Fairlamb, administrator e. ;. u. .
Jacob Kreider, and dividend struck on same
Court adjourned to meet at its regular ses
sion in August next.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1881-07-16
Tome Memorial Sunday School Excursion

One of the most delightful days OF the
season was enjoyed last Wednesday by the
Tome Memorial Sunday School. Of Port De
post at Hardwood Park. The complete az
rangement for he entertainment and pleas.
IRE of large excursion parties make This the
most desirable point for Sunday schoo and
church gatherings within reas.h The liberal
and comfortable accommodations prn4 ided
by the railroad company for transportation.
together with the polite and attentive train
men, offer the strongest inducements 10 pat
roniZe this resort.
The Methodists of Port Depost. who sell
dom blunder in their plans for 4 day Of
genuine recreation and enjoyment for their
school, have for the past TWO years shown
good taste and Judgment by discarlling the
danger and discomfort OF a steamboat eN-
cursion aa!l iastaah taking their people to
such Il convenient and desirable place at n
rate of fare within the reach Of all. The
untiring efforts of Mr. John VI. McClcna-
han, Superintendent, to make every one old
and young happy, is deserving the praise
and commentator OF all who can appre-
ciate the unseltish purpose Of such noble
hearted gentleman.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1881-07-16
Arrested Tor S,auo.HC.

Tn me night al III" ith II july, NJ The
corner at Filth and Church >lr".f-, in Will
mingrou, Del, Il Nnnng man hy the name of
Peter galloway. nineteen Wears of az, WAS
dan.ernu>ly stabbed. SuSi,iri1u ~ first
rested upon one Naloney, amt he WAS ar
rested He. however. soon established his
innocence and was discharged. The crime
was At length tiNed upon Il man known Us
AleNanier or - Butch " Rose, and the po-
lice began operations looking I" his arrest.
He had N one time been a resident OF Led
Lion, aud IL that LON: s,rrgeants Jones and
l,clau and ttrcer HAMMERS Went early On
sunday morning He was not found there,
but the officers rot wind 81 him and pro
creded to Chesapeake City, in this county,
where they expected to find him. The .;llS-
pected man had heen there, bat had left,
and the officers tracked him to the house of
lanes Boyles. between Fair Hill and Lewis
Vile. where they found and arrested him.
lose is twenty-three years old and Il mar
ried man. Upon the arrival of the officers
at lioyles' house. the inmates denied all
knowledge of EsSe. The officers. however.
We're suspicious that all was not rs repre-
scented, and determined on 4 search Ser
geant Jones and Officer Chambers guarded
the front and rear doors respectively. while
Sergeant Dolan went through the house,
but the man was nowhere to I've found.
They then inquired OF several women, the
only occupants of the house, whether they
kneIS tlipC nf hn The
females, one of whom it was afterwards
learned was Mrs. Rose, all protested entire
ignorance Of the man in question. The Off
GERS were about abandoning the search. and
We're strolting leiSurely around the yard,
" hen little hoy, 4 son Of l:oylnS. appeared
they wanted 1hcv Told him they would
like 10 see his uncle He replied: - ncle
is out in the held with papa they sill be
here in i few minutes.
The officers secreted themselves, and in q
short time Rose made his appearance and
was arrested. II. agreed To go 10 Whining
ton without the trouble OF Il reuuiSiton.
He talked freely OF the stabbing of Gallo
way, and said he did it in self-detcnSe. He
said that. rs he was passing the corner OF
Fifth and Church streets. on Monday night,
he was attacked by Il party OF men, who
handled him roughly and drew several re-
volyers. Acting i'll >elf-,letense, according TO
his statement lose pulled from his pocket
a knife. opened the large blade, and made 4
lunge al tine first man he could reach. This
happened 20 be Peter galloway. The vic
lin was an employee of the F., W. y 4.
Railroad. and has been in this country less
than year. Rose had been in the employ
of Charles Z. Clayton, who resides near the
Boyles place, and against the wishes of his
employer quit work t" take 18th of July
trip, with the above result.
Galloway died on Wednesday, the coro-
ners verdict charging Rose with having
inflicted the fatal wound.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1881-07-16
Another Excursion.

The pastor and members Of the y. Vi. +.
Church of this town have determined to
rive an excursion for the benefit OF the
building fund of the church. The steamer
Chester has been secured and W ednesday,
July 9th selected As the day. This eNcur-
sion will he to Annapolis and return, start
ing at o'clock in the morning and getting
home by ten at night. This will he pleas
ant trim, and all friends of the church should
be present Tickets are only one dollar.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1881-07-16
Death of a former Elktonlan.

Mr. James i. White formerly Of this
town. where for number of years he taught
school success fully, died ON Wednesday
morning. ,,at his residence, No. 100 y. Gil
more street, in the city Of Baltimore. Mr..
White was a native OF Philadelphia, and
removed from Elkton to Baltimore, where
he has resided until his death, and where
ne had previously lived. He was Il member
of the old High street and Eutaw Place
Presbyterian church. He leaves 4 wife and
eight grown children-three sons and tive
daughters. Healso leaves thirty We grand
children and eleven sreat-gra ndchildren
Mr.. White was present at the .Frst and last
sermons delivered IN the old = Round Top !"
Church, on the corner of Sharp and Lom-
bard Streets the interval covering period
of sixty wears