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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-04-01
Launching q Ship.

Not one half the people who witness
the launching OF a vessel can tell how IL
is done. They hear great sound of
pounding and driving of wedges for half
an hour or so, then loud shout is raised
and the ship slides slowly at first, but
gradually increasing her speed, slides
with steady, stately motion from off
the pile of timber and blocks where she
has been standing for months; and where
but moment before the huge creature
lowered aloft, nothing remains but n
debris of timber and planks, while out on
the water floats one Of the most graceful
works of man.
When the ship about ready to launch
her immense weight rests principally up
on blocks some eight or ten inches square
on the ends, and perhaps some fifteen
or eighteen inches in length These
blocks are placed directly under the keel
and in order to launch the vessel it is
necessary to transfer the weight of the
vessel to the way-two long lines OF
heavy timber reaching about two thirds
the lengths of the vessel on either side,
and about midway the bilge or bottom.
ihOsc why's htc Si'hpiy WV 'NnSo"' VI
timber with thick layer of grease between
then,so that as soon rs the ship acquires
any momentum they will slip one along
the other. To transfer the weight of the
vessel on these ways, so that gravity
the stern or heaviest part of the vessel
being much lower than her bow-will
cause her to move, is the whole secret OF
launching. To do this, between the top
of the ways and the vessel are driven
pine wedges, which, of course, raise hei
somewhat, and so relieve the blocks un.
der the keel of part of the weight resting
upon them. This done, workmen take
their places under the yes
sci, and with iron wedges cut and knock
away the blocks. When these are re
moved, the entire weight of the vesse
settles at once upon the CREASED ways
and the result is exactly the same a'
would be if person should seat himself
upon sled pointing down hill upon al
icy slope--away she goes.
There seems to be a strange sort OF ia
cnation for most people in the Launching
of a large vessel, and in our ship building
ports it is not uncommon for thousauC
persons to be present to enjoy the spec
taclc.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-04-01
Some Solid Advantages.

The craftsmanship of the Senate com.
mittee is more than an honorary distinc-
ton. 1t has some solid advantages
which the Chicago Tribune describes:
The chairman of the Senate committee
is luxurious aristocrat. The traditions
of the Senate are peculiar For instance,
the vice president is the dictator over
the restaurant on that side of the capi-
tol. He has the appointment of the res
taurateur, and it is the only patronage
that attaches to what is nominally the
second Office in the government. So the
chairman of q senate committee is SUI
preme in the apartments and appurtenan-
ces presumptively set aside for the com
mittee. The desk, the easy chair and
the lounge are all his. No other member
of the committee ever dreams of disput-
ing with the chairman the exclusive
possession and enjoyment of these privil-
eges. The committee room is the chair.
mans domain There he transacts wha,
private business he may have. If he be
of social turn he has sideboard and
entertains his friends there. Even lady
visitors are said to be welcomed by the
fortunate chairman, while the desolatt
associates must either remain in their
seats or seek consolation IN their CLOAK
rooms The clerk of the committee pait
out OF government appropriations, is re
ally clerk or private secretary to thu
chairman. The chairman selects him
and as a rule, either confers the place
upon some relative or makes the choic,
on account of the personal service th
clerk is expected to render him. Th'
clerk is designed to be useful in th'
preparation of the chairman's speeches
the writing of the chairman's letters AM
such other duties as may contribute tc
the chairman's convenience and com
fort
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-04-01
MEDICAL WINE.

Physicians from the New York Board
of Health, have visited the Vineyards and
wine cellars of Alfred Speer of New
Jersey, but twelve miles from New York
city; he is known to be one of the most
extensive producers and dealers in pure
medicinal wines and brandies in the
United States. He makes a superior
Port, known as Speer's Port Grape
Wine, which took the highest premium
at the Centennial. 1t is extensively pre-
scribed by physicians as the most relia-
BILE Port for medicinal purposes. 1t is
sold by G. A. Klein, Bloomsbury, Pa
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-04-01
QUICK AND SURE.

Many people drag themselves wearily
about from day to day, not knowing
what ails them, but with failing strength
and spirits, feeling all the time that they
are steadily sinking into their graves
If these sufferers would only use Par
ker's Ginger Tonic, they would find Q
cure commencing from the first dose, land
vitality strength and cheerfulness quickly
and surely coming back to them, witt
restoration to perfect health. See ad
vertising column. Tribune.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-04-01
ON TIME AS USUAL.

Jones now goes to business regularly
That attack of neuralgia which laid hin
up, and which was only fresh vista
tion of an old enemy, disappeared be
cause he took friends advice and useG
DIR. Thomas eclectric oil. Rheumatic
pain, sores, cuts, bruises, throat and lung
complaints, etc, are invariably conquered
by it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-04-01

In Ayers ague cure we have positive
remedy for fever and ague and all mala
rial disorders, and one entirely free from
quinine, arsenic or other injurious drugs.
1t is the chemical and medical triumph
of the age. ..-
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-04-01
HOW SHE SAVED MONEY.

"For nearly six years my daughter
was most of the time on sick bed from
kidney and other diseases peculiar tc
women. We had used up our savings
on doctors and prescriptions without any
benefit. Our dominic advised us to try
Parker's Ginger Tonic, and four bottles
effected marvellous cure, As it has
been our only medicine since, and dol
lars worth has kept our family well over
n year, we have been able to lay up a
little money again for rainy day
A Poor Mans Wife.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-04-01

Thousands of people, who are affiict-
ed with diseased liver, Indigestion,
heartburn, waterbrash, sour stomach, or
a generally intolerable billiousness, as it
is termed, use mercury. This is done,
reluctantly perhaps, but the common,
place argument is, Oh, nothing will
reach the liver aud spleen except blue
mas Could get something else l
wouldn't use it. Reader, you can get
something else. and that something else
Il Simmons Liver Regulator II 10
EQUAL ia power TO blue mana and with
oat aay OF in injusioas sifects.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-04-01
PROTECT THE LITTLE ONES.

Protect the little ones from the often
fatal consequence of Group, with DIR.
Thomas eclectric oil. 1t is the king OF
all cough medicines as well as a peerless
remedy for rheumatism, lame back,
sprains, bruises, cuts, piles, kidney
troubles, etc. Take it inwardly aud ap-
ply outwardly.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-04-01
LUNATICO lNQUIRENDO.

The man who denied that the earth
was round, was the same lunatic who ne.
elected to take DIR. Thomas eclectric oil
for his sore chest and lungs last month.
Peace to his ashes. He was an idiot but
we hope he had christian burial.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-04-01

A Chicago paper wishes that Post
master General James would have the
circus wagons which carry the United
States mail painted in subdued
color
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-04-01

The State Fish Commission is now
prepared to distribute fish among those
desiring to obtain them.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-04-01
AND CONTAINING OUR
Patent Inside Bolt Work,
Patent Hinged Cap,
Four-wheel Locks,
Inside Iron 1inings,
Solid Iron Corners,
LATEST FROM MAINE.
TREMENDOUS TEST.

Roasting Thirty Ho irs in Bed Of Fed Hot Goals
Corning, N. Y, January 6, 81.
Morris Ireland Boston Mass.
Gentlemen:-On the night OF the fire in our VII
lage on the 26th ult h d In use one OF yoar No
Safes. am pleased to inform you, after the flo Jr
gave way fsll into the cellar into heap OF burn
Ing COAL where II roasted for thirty hours uur cit
izehs and myself gave up the hone OF any thing be-
ing saved In 1t. ON being taken from the ruins was
happily disappointed TO fiDd my casa, vouchers and
other articles Gf value perfectly preserved The
combination works well now. ! am satisfied
your new and improved work, one Of which. u No
20, have ordred CT your agent to-day, will af1ord
absolute protection In any nre.
Truly Yours, E. :. BARNES.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-04-01

A grand pigeon shooting tournament
will be held on the 18th of May next in
the fair grounds at Easton.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-04-01

Parties in Erie talk of establishing a
crematory as competition to that OF lie
Moyne, in Washington.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-04-01
NORTHERN CENTRAL RAILWAY
IN COMPANY.

NORTHERN CENTRAL RAILWAY
IN COMPANY.
on and after January 18th, 1881, trains will leave
NoRTuwARD.
Northern Express 6,30 a. M. arrive Elmira 10 80 pm
Arrive at Canandaigua 92s p, IN
Rochester 44O -"
Niagara. s 45
Niagara Express LOS p. m arrive Emira COS p m
arrive Canandaigua s35
=" Rochester 945
" Niagara 1850 am
Fast line 6.lO m arrive Elmra 1i.O5pm
/" Watkins 1l.55pm
SOUTHWARK.
Southern Exprcss 1882 a. m. arrive Harrlsbg a.i5a m
arrive Philadelphia 1885 "
New York 1895 "
Baltimore 7.4O
=" Washington 9,O2 m
Pacn nc Express 10 90 m arrive Harrisb'g 1905 m
Grrive Philadelphia 945 m
New York Gas
4" Baltimore 6.2O
Washington 1863
Day EXPIRES m arrive Harrisburg $40
Philadelphia 645 d"
New York $50
- Baltimore 635
" Washington 7.52
Ellie Mail LOS a. m. arrive Harrisburg sOo a. nj
Philadelphia 1885 -
New York .0,3i "
Baltimore 7.iO
Washington 9O2
LIP. FARMER. General Passenger Agett
FRANK THOMSON, General Manager.
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STILL AHEAD.

STILL AHEAD.
Rochester, N. H., Dec. 10, 30.
Messrs. Morris & Ireland:
Dear Slrs:-ID the dsasro rous fire which took place
in this town Nov. 80 the Morris and Ire md safe in
my store was subjected to severe test, being
thrown into the cellar and huge mass OF deOis
fell upon II, and II WIS IN th ruins some two days.
take pleasure ia Informing on that upon eXcava.
ton H. was opened without trouble and the cont ns
were found to be unihJured. ! checrIully recon-
mend your sat, and should want anoth n should
ce talhly uichase one from you.
Yours truly, o. W. HOWE
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-04-01
STILL ANOTHER.

StJl u ANVp6ER,
From the Great FIRE In Troy, New York.
Troy. N. ", Dect m5cr H. 1879.
Me3Srs. Morris lIelaLd. DOS ton:
Gentle men:- After witnessing the charred books
ont or the safes opened, also one OF my own when
was another make. which was lot In the heat or
tho fire Ike the No ttely purch ,sed OF (which
was In the rc over ferry eight hoarS, and had 10 be
continually play On during Monday night. as II
wa. completely surrounded with burning mrisllns
ard Other ii am lble material on eren,ng it In the
ruins Tue day Afternoon, was pleased TO lind the
served IN a remarkably g ,od condition. With this
proof OF the fire qualit, OF your safe have CIV
en- your agent an order f"r Que No. y safe.
Yours respectfully, DAVIS Co.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-04-01

HET pSSsssas ss4syl Sy nssas sss$s TsrsE IS e
JllILl iered, thereby always Keeping
who always take advantage OF the good chances for
making money that are offered, generally become
chances remain In poverty. We want many women,
Doys ana girls 10 work for us right In their own To-
ordinary wages. We furnish an extensive outnt and
al mat you need, free. No one who engages falls TO
wnoie Time 70 the work or only your spare moments
tuli Information and all that Is needed sent free
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RAIL ROAD TIME TABLES
WINTER TIME TABLE.

NORTHERN CENTRAL RAILWAY
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on and after Sunday. Nov. 7. 1880 the trn,ns
the Phi adelphia Erie Ra lroad Division viii run
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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-10
PoCoMolkE CITY JoTTINGs.
(Record and Gaze,,e.)

(Record and Gazette.
Mr.. James T. Young is building q
new store house near his mill.
The Presbyterian church at Pitts
Creek has been painted and otherwise
improved recently
Mrs. Jones has been compelled to
temporarily resign her position at West
minister, and to return to this, her old
home
We understand that 4 Miss Mar
shall has been appointed to fill pros
pective vacancy in the High School
here, and that Miss Ella Scott has been
promoted
col Alexander of Washing ton,
who had been spending a week or so
with Mr.. Ulysses Schoolfeld, left last
Tuesday for his home. 1t was not a
very good week for cunning, and we
fear the Colonel will not have a very
exalted opinion of this as a place for
this sort ofsport.
= Mr.. Francis Stevenson, while rid
ing one day last week, was unfortunate
ly thrown from the carriage by the
wheel passing over stump, and quite
severely injured, his hand and arm
having been since the accident almost
useless, and very painful from the
bruises received.
Persons attending St. Mary's P E.
Church will notice new chandelier,
with six lamps, recently hung in the
church. While abundant light is thus
secured, the warmth which all desire is
made quite certain by large new
stove, of the egg pattern, purchased
toward the close of last winter.
A former resident of Somerset
county, but now of Accomac county,
Va, was up last week to see sick rela
tive. He met some old friends in a
bar-room over in " Egypt" one OF
whom requested him then and there 10
engage in prayer, request with which
he Immediately and in good faith com
piled The scene was a novel one
hereabouts, at least, it is not usual TO
hold prayer meetings in a bar-room
The leader in this instance was perfect
ly honest, and it may be that the in
fiuence of This prayer, like bread cast
upon the waters, may be seen after
many days Neither the surround
ings nor the audience were calculated
to inspire either faith or devotion, but
then the man himself was perfectly
honest and sincere, and, we are told,
acquitted himself well, and it may be
that good will come of this effort.
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In the Whole History of
Mfntl;oi.,n

No preparation has ever performed such
marvellous cures, or maintained so
wide a reputation, as AYERS CHERRY
PICTORIAL, which is recognized aS the
worlds remedy for all diseases of the
throat and lungs. Its long-continued
series of wonderful cures in all eli
mates has made it universally known
a. a safe AMI reliable agent 10 employ.
Against ordinary colds, which are the
forcrunacrs OF more serious disorders,
il acts speedily and surely, always re-
lieving suffering, and often saving ne.
The protection it affords, by its Timely
Use i'll throat and chest disorders
makes il an invaluable remedy To pe
kept always on hand in every home
No person can afford TO be without II,
and those who hive once used 1t never
will. From their knowledge OF ltS
composition and operation, physicians
use the CHERRY PICTORIAL extensively
in their practice, and clergyncn recon-
mend it, 1t is absolutely certain III
its healing effects, and will always
cure where cures are possible.
For sale by all druggists.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-10
Berlin Items.

Mr. Edw. Furbush and bride have
returned from their bridal tour.
Mrs DR.. James Erickson is in Phil
adelphia on shopping tour.
Mr.. sgd Adkins, a few days since,
killed a hog Is months and 10 days
old, which weighed 47S lbs.
The Presbyterian fhurch is to be
newly carpeted and supplied with new
chandeliers, side lamps, etc
Berlin is getting up in the fine arts !,
we now have b,cicle rider. who can
be seen rolling along the streets at
full speed.
The little steamer built by Nessrs
Dilworth and Pitts is at the ". K R.
depot, and Will soon be taken to Ocean
City, whereIit is 10 be launched.
The Temperance Union Meeting
held at the NJ. E Church on Sabbath
last was largely attended. Rev Mr.
Hersman preached an excellent sermon
from the text, Neither thieves nor
drunkards shall enter the kingdom OF
Heaven"
1t was with feelings of universal re-
greet that we received the intelligence
of the Rev. Mr. Ilersman's intended
departure from Berlin. in obedience to
the advice of his family physician. He
will remove his family to Southern
California, about the first Of February
next. The good wishes and warmest
smpathies Of our people will follow
them.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-10
Grrrs Of Sale:

Ten : ceut. at the purchase money
s,ll o." r'qu"ed q" the day o. sale. aud
h. Gal Use al the purcha money TO he
paid in rs" 'qual iustalmeLts of twrIvr
AID eighteen months from The day #
sale, the same TO bear interest from the
iav of sale, and the payment thereof
b. be secured hy the bonds OF the pur-
chaser "r purchasers. with surety or
sureues to be approved by the Trustee.
CLAYTON J PURNELL,
Nv 26-4 P,rman. Mt Trustee.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-10

BIci HACK | Hack Why is it
that rsen and women will keep trou
blesome cough on hand for weeks. and
even months at a timer Perhaps they
become accustomed TO the disagreeable
noise themselves, and yet they ought
to remember that not all are blessed
with the same obtuseness as themselves
AT church, mill or market you can
hear the inevitable hack hack hack |
Why not buy bottle of Smiths Cough
compound and put a stop to such an
annoyance
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-10

n TICE OF REMOVAL. Our friends
and customers are informed that we
have removed from the corner of
ashington and Green streets 10 the
building ON Pearl street formerly occu-
pied by f. " +. Smith. Our stuck
is complete in each department. and as
The season advances it will display its
usual attractive features, and no pains
Viii be spared TO make our store the
great centre of attraction When you
come 10 town, or are down town drop
IN and see US.
S. L. NELSON.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-10

We ask you TO read the advertise
ment of Darby's Prophylacuc Fluid
which appears in our issue of to, day.
1t is highly recommended by eminent
physicians and chemists, and endorsed
by hundreds of others who have used
it and know its valuable properties. II
costs but a trifie, and will save much
suffering, time and money. Darby's
Fluid has long been recognized as a
household article for universal family
use. Prepared by J. H. Zeilin L. CO.,
Manufacturing Chemists, sole proprie-
tors.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-10

A BAsHFUL seaside lover, who re-
sides not a thousand miles from Con
ner's, went after his adored one last
Sunday evening, for the purpose of
taking her to. the meeting at Girdletree
Hill. After helping her in his car
riage, he got in beside her, and seizing
the buffalo robe, carefully tucked it
all around-himself. A bystander re-
marked that Dan'l" seemed to be
confoosed." We suggest to him
that, as the weather is getting a little
tartish, he had better purchase an ad-
ditional robe
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WHY VIII You

Allow IA old 10 advance IN your system ann
thus .ncnurags more serious IN. ladies' such
~ Pr, umonia. Hem0ri h.ees "nd Lung irou
hlts when AN immediate relief can he so
,etdl, atiai, ed bo,ehee'S Grrmln 5 rup
has gained the largest sale in tn" world tar
the cure of Coughs Coils, aud The severes
ung Disc, e.. Il is Dr. Bnschre's NOUS
German pteScIil ton, aud u prep red with
the greatest cue. aud no fear need he enter-
tain i IL ada iuisicrins it 10 the Youngest
child "a per directions. The sale Of this
mvdi IN. is unprecedented Sine, first in
Ireigv-? Their, has 'een consttni Increased
demund "nd without n single report OF
f,iure la do its work in ANY case Ask
,ouI druggi-, a. I" The ruth OF thes> T.
mnrks. i.arge siz., TO cents Try II ana
be- convinced
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-10

To every new subscriber sending us
one dollar for years subscription to
the Messenger we will present a copy
of Kendall's celebrated book, "rhe
Horse and his Diseases The book
alone is worth the money. and no
owner uf horse should be without
one. Persons living out of town will
be required To- send six cents III stamps
for postage on the book If they desire
the same sent by mail IT,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-10

Qua nee Sheriff, John N. Herman,
Esq, qualified on Tuesday last, ami
has entered upon the performance OF
his duties He has appointed Mir
William Layton, 81 Berlin, Warden OF
the Jail. Mr.. Henman, having re
ceived his notninstion and election
without any Opposition whatever, may
be said to lie the unan NOUS choice o.
the people of this county; and, being
a gentleman Of sterling integrity and
thorough business man, he will give
complete satisfaction TO all concerned
OF his predecessor, Mr. c. {. Lloyd,
it can truly be said that he has filled
the position in an exceedingly credita-
bic manner, and gwen no cause what
ever for complaint.
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Germs of Salt:

Ten per cent. of the purchase.mouey
will b" required on the day of sale, and
III" balance OF the purchase money 60 be
paid in two equal ins,alments Of twelve
and eighteen months from the day Of
sale, AMI the payments thereof 10 be Sc
cured by the bonds Of the purchaser or
purchasers with surety or sureties TO be
approved bv the Trustee
CLAY TON J PURNELL.
NV. 26-4O Permanent trustee,
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The Baltimore Gazette was sold last
week TO Mr. William b Hdz'eton, al
present the managing editor of the
American, representing syndicate
composed mainly of several prominent
members of the Merchants and Manu-
facturers' Association OF Baltimore, OF
which ex-Nayor F. c. La;robe and
James A. Carey, late Republican can.
didate for governor, are the principal
parties interested er rdzeton Will
take control upon the Ist OF January
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Notice to Taxpayers.

The undersigned hereby gives notice
20 all persons who are indebted to HIM
as olIector Of State and ounty Taxes
for the years 1873 and 1879, that un
less such taxes are paid at once he shall
proceed to levy upon and sell all prop
critics upon winch sand taxes are not
paid LEVIN ]. HOU TON,
Feb. s 81. Collector
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-12-10

A CASE was tried before His Honor,
Judge " ilson, on Thursday afternoon,
in which negro woman brought an
action to recover possession of her
child. little girl, which the woman
had given to Benjamin Harmon and
wife (also colored) to raise, some Sin
years ago. it then being about two
years old. The child was remanded
to the custody of its foster parents.