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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-05-26
Jumping From a Moving Train.

The supreme court has just passed upon
u case of considerable interest to travellers
who jump, from moving trains. A passen-
ger desired to get OIL at II certain station,
but the train lid not stop. He jumped,
was thrown under the cars and had one of
his feet crushed so badly that amputation
was necessary. The passenger sued for
damages, and the company defended on the
ground of negligence, The plaintiff
claimed that he had right to infer, first,
that the train would stop at the station
and, second, that it would not run at a rate
of speed above that limited by law. If it
had stopped, of course he would have sus-
tanned no injury. If ii had observed the
law in regard to speed, he would have been
reasonably safe in jumping off, according
to the testimony. The plaintiff in case
like this, naturally had the sympathy of the
jury and the verdict was in his favor. The
case was taken to the supreme court where
the judgment was reversed and new
trial granted, The point of this case which
most interests those who travel by rail is
thisi The jury found the plaintiff had not
been negligent, and did not contribute to
his own injury in jumping from the train.
The supreme court says he was so negligent
as to defeat his right to recover any damages
whatever. The court held that the agents
OF the company were wrong in not stopping
at the station, but for this inconvenience
experienced by the plaintiff there was II
legal remedy. The excitement and vex-
alton of the plaintiff, ON finding that he was
being carried past his stopping place,
did not justify his rushing into bodily
danger. The negligence OF the complaint
deprived him of any legal redress, and the
defense OF the company was declared valid
and sufficient, the injury having been
caused by the unjustihabe conduct of the
plaintiff.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-05-26

The State convention of the Nation
al Greenback-labor party was held at
Harrisburg last week Thursday. The
attendance was small and the proceed
ings were attended with but little inter
est and no enthusiasm. After adopting
the usual platform the following per
sons were placed in nomination. Fol
Governor, Thomas A. Armstrong oi
Pittsburg, for Lieutenant Governor
Mayor Powderly of Scranton, for Su
preme Judge, J. A. Cake, of Northum
berland. for Secretary of Internal AT
fairs, J. L. Dewoody of Venango, TO,
Congressman-at-large, r. r. Tomlinsor
of Bucks.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-05-26

DR.. Hooker, Harrisburg physician,
Is in Jail on charge of attempting to
produce an abortion on Mrs. Berger,
resulting in her death. The case was
passed over lightly by the coroner and
police, but the city editor of the Pat
riot got the District attorney interested
and post mortem examination was
made showing that there had been
q criminal attempt made. From the
reports, the case seems to be very sim
liar to one recently disposed of in this
county.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-05-26
GUITEAU'S FATE SEALED.

The decision of the District Supreme
Court has been rendered, over ruling al
of Guiteau's exceptions, and he will
have to go. lie will be taken to q sol
itary cell and placed under guard of 9
death watch. Only his spiritual ad
visers will be permitted to communi
cate with him, from this time forward
until his body is delivered to the doc
tors. His brain will be examined by
the most eminent medical experts in
the country, and his body will be de
livered to his relatives If they want
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-05-26

The postmaster general has written
an important letter to the house of re-
presentives recommending that all post
age on newspapers and magazines
that is on all second class matter-be
abolished. He shows very clearly that
this can safely be dene The amount
of postage received from this source
last year was $l,399,04S. 1t is now
certain that there will be surplus of
$l,50O,OOO on the postal business of
the present year. The cost of the Star
route service has been reduced nearly
two millions year. 1t will be still
further reduced The postmaster gen
eral calls attention TO the manifest in
justice of carrying fourth class mat
ter from New York to Arizona at rates
which make il for the advantage of the
small dealer on the frontier TO have his
wares sent by mail from eastern cities
rather than by ordinary methods OF
transpoItion, while on other short
routes the ordinary transportation meth
ods are cheaper than the mail rates
Mr.. Howe shows that under the law
which allows newspapers to circulate
free in the counties where published,
only small part relatively of second
class matter row pays postage, and il
would be better TO abolish the rate alto
gather.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-05-26

w. M. Monroe of Rupert, went to
Philadelphia on Wednesday to attend
the Independent Convention. Nobody
can question Mr.. Monroe's republican
ism, but he, as well as many other men
who have always been consistent and
earnest members of that party, have
had enough of bossism and the spoils
system, and believe in reform this year.
The machine leaders will be surprised
at the size of the Independent vote in
this county next fall.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-05-26

In response to the unanimous request
of the attorneys of the Twenty-sixth
Judicial District Hon. VIM. Elwell has
consented to become a candidate fol
reelection. 1t is probable that he will
be elected without opposition. 1t is
seldom that an officer so thoroughly
merits the public confidence that is
evidenced in this proceeding. He is q
discreet, learned and honest Judge
Promotion could not bring him addi
tional honor, but he would do great
credit to the Supreme Bench, if the
practice were to choose capable mer
instead of influential politicians
Wakes Barre Record.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-05-26

The Gazette IL Bulletin wants Mitch
ell to resign from the United States
Senate because he is not representing
the party that elected bim. That is
true. Don Cameron was the party that
elected him, under the misapprehension
that he could control him. 1t looks
now as though Pennsylvania has two
senators instead of one, and because
one of them denounces the corrupt
methods of the other and leads an open
revolt against bossism and the spoils
system, the stalwart organs call for his
resignation. After next falls election
it will appear which of the two sena-
tors represents the majority of the re-
publican party.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-05-26

The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
met at Harrisburg last week. The fol
lowing officers were installed, Mos
Worthy Grand Master, Francis M
Rhea, of Philadelphia; Right Worthy
Deputy Grand Master, Charles N
Hickok, of Bedford; Right Worth,
Grand Warden, George Hawks; Right
Worthy Grand Secretary, James b
Nicholson, of Philadelphia Right
Worthy Grand Treasurer. Nj. Richard
Muckle, of Philadelphia.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-05-26

We are are authorized 70 announce the name Of
JOHN MoUREY OF Roarlngcreek township, az a
candidate for the once OF sheriff, subject TO the
action OF the Democratic county convention.
Az the suggestion OF many friends through the
county, have concluded to orer myself to the
Democrats OF columbia county as a candidate for
the Office OF SHERIFF, subject TO the action Of
the County Convention to be held the second
Tuesday In August, respectfully ask the support
OF the Democratic party, and II nominated will
perform the duties Of the ofIlce with 1delity.
JOSEPH q. SwANK,
Minln Township
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-05-26
WORK FOR THE EDITORS.

The Editorial Association of this
State will meet for its annual excursion
the first week in June, and during the
time they are together matters of inter
est to the fraternity will be discussed.
There is one subject that shouldreceive
their attention, and upon which some
definite and decided action should be
taken We refer to the growing i'm
positions of advertising agencies. Hard
ly an exchange comes to us that does
not contain numerous cuts and adver-
tisements of patient medicines, while
the reading matter in every column is
interspersed with notices of the same
character From the propositions that
are made to us, we judge that much OF
this matter does not pay one fourth of
the regular advertising rates, and yet
| the agencies seem to have no difficulty
in making their contracts at their ridic-
ulously low rates, and keep one fourth
of the amount from the poor editor to
pay their commission. The balance
they offer to pay in printing material,
or an advertisement in a Newspaper
Directory for both of which, outrage
GUS prices are asked.
When an editor declines proposition
from one of these agencies, because the
price offered is too low, his right to do as
he pleases is sure to be questioned, and
the correspondence ends by the offer OF
a very little more, which is too often
accepted by the editor.
A still greater nuisance is the travel
ing agent who makes cantracts with
country newspapers. He wants hal
ing matter, and about twenty lines O
reading notices, separate from an,
others, for which no credit will be al
lowed if not in position, For this, h
may offer as high as ten dollars a year
and if pressed, may possibly come up t.
fifteen dollars, but he will not do thi
until he informs you that she does no
want to buy the whole office Min
times out of ten, these agents represen
suoh parties as Helmbold, Henry 4
} Co., and others, who do not pay thei
, bills, This sort of thing has been to
Grated by the press for years, aud
i. will continue until some active measure
{ are taken to stop it. The remedy
not difficult. Let the editorial associf
r ton agree upon a minimum price pc
/ inch for advertising offered by legit
J mate and responsible agencies, and il
f sist upon compliance with the term
' AS for travelling agents make the term
invariably cash in advance, and W
shall see fewer notices in exchanges t
a the effect that 80, and So & Co., al
: frauds; they do not pay the printer
= For our part we have adopted the fo
= lowing for the future: No foreign az
. vertising will be received at rates ths
I have been Offered heretofore. No med
t cal notices to 60 among pure readin
e matter will be taken at any price; the
v must 90 under Business notices. n
4 advertising will be taken from travelin
4 agents unless paid quarterly in advanc
+ first quarter to be paid before first il
y sertion. We shall thus benefit OF
i readers by driving out a class of adve
l. tisers that do not pay half what the
l. ought to pay if at all, and benefit ou
selves by securing better advertiser
$ and better prices
a Joseph Lynn has sold the Mauc
. Chunk Democrat to III t. Packer
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-05-26

The delegates to the Republican
county convention last fall were mostly
self appointed. The members of the
standing committee were appointed by
these delegates, and the representatives
to the Cameron State convention were
appointed by this committee. Machine
made all the way through, in accord
ance with the methods of the party in
every minority county. And yet the
Republican, and all other Cameron
organs, are endeavoring to convince
the people that Beaver is the choice OF
the party for governor. The party at
large had no say in the matter. Beaver
was nominated by the Bosses.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-05-26
News Items.

Judge Rice will deliver an Grafton on
Decoration Day at Pittston.
James Wick, the Rochester florist,
died last week Wednesday.
The present tide of emigration to
this country is at the rate of a million n
year.
An unusual cold wave was expert
enced in Minnesota and Dakota on last
Saturday night. The thermometer at
some places was at 20 above zero.
Ladies and all sufferers from neural
gia, hysteria, and kindred complaints,
will find without rival Browns Iron
Bitters.
A huge bell is being made for st.
Paul's Cathedral, London, which is
said to weigh more than sixteen and a
half tons. It's tone is said to be fine.
Moses Taylor, well known merchant
of New York, worth about S20,000,000
died at his home on Tuesday morning.
He had been suffering with diabetis
for the past two years.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-05-26

President Garfeld's grave, on every
pleasant Sunday, is visited by thousands
of quiet people. The sentinels still
pace about the vault, the bronze doors
of which are thrown back, revealing
the coffin.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-05-26
HEARTILY RECOMMENDED.


Don't condemn a good thing because
YOU have been deceived by worthless
nostrums. Parker's Ginger Tonic has
cured many in this section, of kidney
and nervous disorders, and we recon-
mend it heartily to such sufferers
Neacs.
The supreme court on Tuesday
affirmed the decision of the Perry
county court, which gave verdict for
S3,317 in favor of j. II. G. Kinter IL
Co., creditors of the late Kirk Haines,
and against the United Brethren
mutual aid society, which refused to
pay policy on Haines life because
the deceased was subject to dyspepsia.
The Chicago store of the firm of A.
T. Ste wart e Co., was closed on Fri
day last. The employees were much
surprised as they had been Informed
that they need give themselves no un-
easiness until July l, for they would be
wanted until that time, and perhaps
longer Thus they were thrown out OF
employment, at moments notice and
at the height of the dull season.
In Chicago murder trial the prisoner
demanded that the widow and three
children of the slain man be removed
from the room, as the cry of babe
always annoyed him, and as he believed
thew were present to influence the
jury. The Judge declined to exclude
them, but the District Attorney caused
their retirement into his private office.
Barnum's show stuck in the mud a,
Allentown. 1t was almost impossible
to move the heavy wagons Jumbo
sunk nearly foot in the mire at every
step, and he was in very bad humol
about it. No street parade was made, ,anC
no performance was given at night
Some of the heavy wagons containing
animals sunk into the mud up to thei
axles, and were moved with horses anC
elephants One large wagon, to which
sixteen horses were attached wa
almost torn to pieces in an effort t.
, drag it out of a mud hole.
According to Missouri newspapers
first class farm land may be had q
that State at prices that will be mor'
= than paid by the first crop; Some o
the figures given are interesting. JohI
Vogel, farmer of Grundy County
|, , near the Iowa border, raises POO bush
: els of beets on two acres, and sell
them for Sl60 For this he can at an.
time get eight acres of choice land
w. /. Gilbreath of Marion County las
year bought forty acres of prairie lam
> for 5000, and raised $500 worth O
: corn on it. In many localities goo
! land may be had for S5 an acre
Nevertheless immigrants go in grea
. numbers to Kansas, Nebraska, an
q other States and Territories. Mlssoul
has not been advertised, and is littl
q known to the newcomers from Europe
: "BuCHUPAIBA."
Quick, complete cure, all annoying Kit
h ney Bladder and Urinary Diseases, s
4 Druggists.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-05-26

Here at home, where General Beaver
is best known, he will not be a strong
and popular candidate, even if his CON
nections with Cameron are forgotten.
While he is good citizen and gen
tleman of good character, his dictatorial
and overbearing manner towards
all with whom he comes in con-
tact and his abusive course towards
those against whom he has been pro
fessionally engaged has made him many
bitter enemies in his own party here,
who will not or cannot be persuaded to
vote for him. With the workingmen
and farmers he 10 not at all popular
on account of his aristocratc tenden
cies, and among the soldiers even OF
his own good regiment, the One Hun
dred and Forty ty-eighth, he has fewer
real friends than any officer connected
with that organization. We state these
facts not because he is the nominee OF
the Republican party, but because they
are true.-BeNefonte Watchman.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-05-26
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS
TREASURERS SALE
OF
UNSEATED LANDS IN COLUMBIA
COUNTY, PA.

BY virtue of sundry acts OF the General Assem-.
bly, OF the Commonwealth OF PennBylvania rela-
ting to the sale OF seated and unseated lands
in the county Of Columbia etc., for taxes due and
upaid, win ofIer at public sale In the Court
House. in the town OF Bloomsbury, on the second
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-05-26
A UDITOR'S NOTICE.

Columbia County, ss.
Among the records OF the Court OF Common
Pleas OF Columbia County it is, inter ALA, thus
contained:
In the matter OF the prof. And now May 18th.
ceeds arising from the sale 1884, on motion OF X.
OF the real estate OF A. N II Little, X. Brcking
Rupert. nam ESD, appointed
auditor TO make distribution Of the proceeds aris-
Ing from the sale OF the real estate OF A. NJ Repert
BY THs COURT,
=, In pursuance Of the duties OF his appointment
the undersigned VIII meet ali parties intere, ted
In the distribution Of the above fund at his ofice
In Bloomsburg. on Friday, the Ith day OF July, A.
ID. 1889, at ten O'Clock In the forenoon at which
time and place oil persons having claims against
said fund must appear and present the same, OF
De deosrred from coming In on said fund.
X BUCKINGHAM,
may 10 .4w Auditor.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-05-26
THE COLUMBIAN,
AsA.
:. II. Z. shI4sTSIEsIsshisDaa, Editors
BLOOMSBURY, PA.
FRIDAY, MAY 26th, 1882.

Charles II. Buckalew will be q candi-
date for Congress in the eleventh dis
trict, and it will be an eternal disgrace
to the people If they fail to elect him
--Beliefonte Wdtchmdn
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-05-26

Clear head and voice, easy brea thing
sweet breath, perfect smell, taste and
hearing, no cough, no distress. These
are conditions brought about in catarrh
by the use of Sanford's Radical Cure.
Complete treatment for ST.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-05-26
! TTREASURER'S SALE
Il OF
SEATED LANDS IN COLUMBIA COIN
| TY, PA.

Also the following lots pieces. and parcels OF
seated lands, returned by the tax c0llector ara
OF an Act OF Assembly, entitled. IAN act relating
| 10 the sale OF lands for tax In Columbia county ;
| approved March 9Th, 1868 NNV,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-05-26
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR SHERIFF.,

(Ali persons whose names are announced in thi
column, are pledged 20 abide by the decision OF
the Democratic Conventlon)
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-05-26

Joseph Lynn has sold the Mauch
Chunk Democrat to III, f. Packer II,
Nj. Broadhead will be manager and
publisher for the present. Mr.. Lynn
was an able editor, but was forced by
failing health to engage in other bust
ness,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-05-26

Don't condemn good thing because
you have been deceived by worthless
nostrums. Parker's Ginger Tonic has
cured many in this section, of kidney
and nervous disorders, and we recon-
mend it heartily to such sufferers
Neaos.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-05-26

Quick, complete cure, all annoying Kid
ney, Bladder and Urinary Diseases. 81.
Druggists.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-02-04
TELEGRAPHING FROM A
MOVING TRAIN.

A patent has been issued to a
resident of Santa Barbara, Cal, for
method of telegraphing from a
moving railroad car. The in 7ention
enables each freight or pas-
senser train to have its own tele-
graph office. Two wires are re-
quired instead of one, and these are
suspended directly over the track.
aud above the moving train. They
are parallel, and about eighteen
inches apart. One wire is connected
with a battery at the station from
which the train starts, and the ether
with a battery at the terminal sta
ton. They are SO supended that.
by somewhat ingenious arrange
ment, small wheels can move
along them from one erd . of the
road to the ether, but are connected
with wires which pass through the
roof of the car tn the operating in
strument, and thereby complete the
circuit. AS the car moves the wheels
are drawn along ON the wires just
above it, aud constant current of
electricity is maintained between
the initial aud terminal stations
through the moving car. If this IN
vention is found to work sutisiac-
torily it promises to become Of
great value To railroads.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-02-04

smiled feebly. and said:
"Give - me "a drink OF -
water
The tramp brought the water and
knelt as he lifted the helpless head
and placed the cup of water to the
cold lips. When he laid him back
there was smile sealed npon them
and the lady and the child sobbed
aloud.
The tramp rose to his feet, but
his cringing manner was gone.
"The battle is most over" he said
gently. "He told me to remember.
and l did. 1 would have died for
aim."
He has done better-he has lived
for him, and men touch their hats
to him now. who three months ago
would have spurned him from their
doors.
Romance, Go you say? No. my
dear tir, it is reality DetrUit Free
Press.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-02-04
Coyington, Jan. z, le~2
LAND OFFICE, New ORLEANS. La,
December %, 1881.

Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice %
his intention to make final proof in sup
port of mis- claim, and that said proof
will be made before tne Judge or Clerk
of the Court, at Co,ington, La, on Mon
day, February s. 1882, viz:
JAMES RYAN, Homestead No. 1890, foI
the north half of the northeast quarter
and southeast quart,r of the northeas
onarter. of section 81. township b, soutl
range IL east, st. Helena meridian.
He names the following witnesses c
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, VIZ:
Henry Ouch. Charles Ouch, JOSEPH
RYAN and Harry Ouch, OF st. Iamman.
parish, La. =
iaT - Ero s.rnFY. Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-02-04
OMNIBUS LINE.
BY w. III. DAVENPORT.

leaves Covington for the Old Landing.
connecting with the steamer New Came
ia. Will take passengers to any part OF
this or adjoining parishes. Terms mod
rate.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-02-04

Swine is mocker, and strong
drink if raging" Take PRIcKLY
ASH BIrTERs. 1t is not beverage,
but remedy for all i'll effects of an
excess of intoxicating stimulants.
Don't ta IL drink before breakfast,
Just to wake you np," because, yon,
feel SD stupid and languid. You'
are sure to feel worse as soon as the
effect wears off. Take a half wine
glass of PRIcKLY ASH BITTERs. 1t
will brighten you up tor the whole
day.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1882-02-04
a Woman's Experience.

Mothers and Daughters should
feel alarmed when weariness con
stantly oppresses them. IF lam fret
full from exhaustion of vital powers
and the color is fading from my face,
parker's Ginger Tonic gives quick
relief. 1t builds me up and drives
away pain with wonderful .cer-
taiuty.-BuM,llo la1y.