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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-06-09

How TO KEEP BUrTER.-The follow
ing is said to be an excellent plan for pre-
pairing butter. Use for package tub
somewhat tapering, with heavy slaves
and heads provided at both ends, so as
to make package that will not leak. In
packing, the tub is turned on the small
end, and sack or cotton cloth is made
to fit the tub, and into this the butter
is packed until it reaches to within an
inch of the groove for holding the up
per head. A cloth is next laid upon
the top of the butter and the edges of
the sack brought over this and neatly
pressed down; then the head is neatly
put in its place and the hoops driven
home. The package is now turned
upon the large end aud the sack of but
ter drops down, leaving space on the
sides and top. Strong brine is then
poured through hole in the small end
until it will float the butter. The hole
is tightly corked, and the butter is pret-
ty effectually excluded from the air.
Pure cold water will also preserve but
ter for a long while. We have known
of butter, accidently dropped into a
well of water, to be brought up seem
ingly as fresh and good as ever at the
end of year.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-06-09

MEN OF THE DAY.--This is pecu-
liar period-an epoch in which the de,
sire for fame is universal. Everybody
is anxious to rise and shine. Every
boy wants to be "Man of the Day,
and every man wishes to be the apex
of cone of exhaulted humanity. But
ambitions are freaksome and strange.
No two individuals in the community
regard fame from the same standpoint.
Some men love to be formost in letters,
others in painting, few in religion,
many in politics, hundredsin commerce,
all in love, several in murder, here and
there one in righteousness and every
body in something. Even women
want to be "Men of the Day'-that is
to say, enjoy equel privileges-but they
do not like to pay for their clothes,
jewelry or twenty button gloves. That
they will leave to mandkind.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-06-09
Women in Coal Mines.

The sad tale is told that the women
in the colleries of England wear loose
trousers, and are naked to the waist /;
around the waist is leathern belt, to
which large chain is attached. This
is dragged between their knees, and
pulls loads of coal through long, low,
damp, dark passages, the women com
PEELED to 60 on all fours like brutes.
In this way haul loads of coal six thous-
and yards day. When tits known
that the hard-hearted people who ex-
act such work from women are English
''gentlemen," owning millions, it Ger.
tainly should bring the blush of shame
TO every citizen of that not always il
lustrious kingdom. The man who
compels women TO work on their hands
and knees in coal mines must have q
pretry thin soul, and We can thank pro
violence that be therefore will not have
much soul TO save.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-06-09
To Take out Milk and Coffee Stains,

These stains are very difficult to re-
move, especially from light-colored and
finely finished goods. From wooden
mixed fabrics they are taken out by
moistening them with mixture of one
part glyceriuc, nine parts water and
one-half part aqua ammonia. This
mixture is applied 10 the goods by
means of brush, and allowed to re.
main for twelve hours (occasionly
renewing the moistening). After this
time the stained pieces are pressed
between cloth and then rubbed with q
clean rag. Drying, and if possible a
little steaming, is generally sufficient to
thoroughly remove the stains. Stains
on silk garments which are dyed, with
delicate colors or finely finished are
more difficult to remove In this case
five parts glycerine are mixed with five
parts water, and one-Warter part of
ammonia added. Before using this
mixture it should be tried on some part
of the garments where it cannot be
noticed, in order to see if the mixture
will change color. If such is the case
no ammonia should be added. If, on
the contrary, no change takes place, OIL
if, after drying, the original color is
restored, the above mixture is applied
with soft brush allowing it to remain
on the stains for six or eight hours
and is then rubbed with clean cloth
The remaining dry substance is ther
carefully taken off by means of knife
The injured places are now brushed
over with clean water, pressed between
cloths and dried. If the stain is moi
then removed, rubbing with dr.,
bread will easily take it off, To re
store the finish, thin solution of gun
arabic, or in many cases beer is pre-
ferred, is brushed on, then driet
and carefully ironed. BY careful
manipulation these stains will be sue
cessfullv removed
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-06-09

THE DELAWARE BEET FIELDs.-The
business of growing beets for sugar is
still progressing in Delaware, and we
give below some information about it
which we find in the Sugar Beet
"The 400 acres of land now being
utilized are rented from farmers, who,
by contract, attend to the plowing,
cultivating, etc. 1t is estimated that
the total cost to the acre would not
exceed $40, by which rate, from pres
ent appearances, between ten to
twenty tons yield could be reasonably
expected. If we accept the first figure
as the exact basis, it would permit the
delivery of the beets at the factory at
S4 per ton (at which price POO acres
have been contracted for at Schenec-
tady). The lands ON which the COM
pany ere growing the beets, will, il
satisfactory, be purchased. They are
situated from one to five miles from
Wilmington, and also near New
Castle. Their average value is estima
ted at 800 per acre. This figure, Of
course, varies according to the location
The soil is generally a sandy loan o.
dark brownish color, and may bt
worked and well loosened to deptl
of about IL inches
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-06-09
NORTHERN CENTRAL RAILWAY
IN COMPANY.

IN COMPANY.
on and after February 10th, 1881 trains will leave
Sunbury as follows:
NoRTHwARD.
Northern Express $50 a. m arrve Elmira $50 pm
Arrive at Canandaigu2 5.25 D. m,
" Rochester 4.40 "
Niagara Express l.5O p. m. arrive Elmira 8 o5 D m
arrive Canandaigua s.35 :"
" Rochester 945 "
Fast line 5.lO IN arrive Elmlra 1920 m
&" Watkins lilo IN
SOUTHWARK.
Southern Express 1.s2 am arrive Harrlsb'g g. l5 am
arrive Philadelphia 100 "
' New York 9.35
Baltimore Ito
Washington s,22 m
LOCK Haven Ex 1880 a tn arrive uarrsb'g l2ss pra
arrive Philadelphia 500 p N
New York S.46 q
Baltimore $50
Day Express l.5l m arrive Harrisburg ase D M
4" Philadelphia 7.O5' "
New York 1000 "
Baltimore 100
Washington SIT
krie Mall LOS q. tn arrive Harrisburg 800 q. m
New York 98s f"
/" Baltimore zoe
Washington s22
J.R. WOOD, General Passenger Agent.
FRANK THOMSON, General Manager.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-06-09
COLUMBIA COUNTY
About Potatoes,

TnINNrNa PorATo VINEs.-A, good
practice with potatoes is to go over
them when about four to six inches
high and thin out all weak shoots.
Each shoot is a plant "on, its own hook"
as soon as il is well above the ground,
the old potato or set, decaying as soon
as it has given good start to the
young shoots. There is no objection
to two or three shoots to hill, provided
there is nourishment enough for all,
and there is no overcrowding. But
weak shoot does nothing but rob
the others, and out it should come,
the few tubers it will produce will be
too small to be ofany use, ,and will be at
the expense of the larger ones on the
stronger vines. 1t will be found one
of the most profitable things of the
season to go over the potatoes and pull
out weak growths. Where sets have
to be cut to but an eye or two there
will not be much of this to do.
The WHITE ELEPHANT PoTATo.-
The White Elephant potato is said to
be a sort of great merit, so far as its
quality for the table goes. 1t is also
fairly productive sort. Mention is
made Of q wheelbarrow full, or 112
pounds, raised last season from one tu-
Der cut to nineteen pieces. A very
heavy mulch neutralized to great ex-
tent, if not fully, the effects of the se-
we're drouth. Although of good quality,
and productive, it is not likely to be-
come a popular sort, on account of its
length of tuber. A tuber say six inches
long and but two inches diamenter, is
not the kind housekeepers like to han
die. The White Elephant has that de-
feet in some soils, though it may not
have it in all.
ASHES FOR PoTAroEs.-The recon.
mendation is frequently met with to
use ashes as fertilizer for potatoes
We have read of those who recommend
what they call "rotten ashes" for sweet
potatoes, saying there is nothing better
for them. We have ourselves used
ashes for common potatoes with the
result CT turning out very clean looking
tubers. But when ashes are spoken Of
as fertilizer, there must be some mis-
take, as of themselves they are of no
value for the purpose We are speak
ing of coal ashes. If wood ashes could
be obtained, they would be of great
value to the potato, possessing many of
the elements desired by the growing
plant. On heavy land coal ashes
make it porous, ,whichis of great benefit.
Porous ground is always cool and
moist, without being sodden, and in
this way ashes can be used to great
advantage on many soils.-7ribune d.
| Eur,,,ey
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-06-09
Fruit Trees.

CHANGIBG THE BEARING YEAR.
Every fruit grower has doubtless OBJ
served that if young. trees are permit
ted to overbear, the next year there is
not only no fruit, but no growth of ber-
ries. The tree leaves, that is all. The
reason is, the tree has overdone itself,
and it needs a full season to recover.
In this case there is no fruit for two
years. If the tree has been not so serious
ly crippled, it will make some growth.
Then it may fruit the next year, miss
ing one only. The way then to have
crops every year is to let fruit trees
bear but moderate crop at any time.
Thinning out the fruit when too many,
and feeding the tree with rich food,
will do much towards making trees re-
gular bearers. Nature sometimes
makes certain trees shy bearers, but
oompensates by having them to be re-
gular ones as consequence.
KEEPING FRUIT TREES GROWING
Many OF us are tempted to let our
young fruit trees bear too much fruit,
and the result is stunted growth. A
tree cannot bear heavy crop of fruit
and make a good growth besides.
Trees which do not make growth of
two feet for the longest shoots in a sea-
son, need additional stimulating with
manure, if the ground is clean and well
cultivated or if they stand in grass or
happen to be encumbered with weeds,
good mellow cultivation must be given
them. This is the rule for young trees,
and the best time, if manure is aplied,
is late in autumn or during winter, the
caller the better. But nature appears
to do the most good on bearing trees,
especially apple trees, often giving good
annual crops where poor and biennial
crops, were previously borne. Bear
ing trees need not grow so rapidly as
young trees, but if they do not make
annual shoots at least foot long they
need more manure, or both manure and
cultivation. The manure may be
spread broadcast in winter, covering
the whole surface.-Iribune IL Far
21leT
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-06-09
GIVE HIM a REST

When enfeebled by long time suf
fering proceeding from torpid liver,
biliousness, indigestion, constipation, or
sick headache. take Burdock Blood
Bitters, which give rest to the weary
and reinvigorates all the organs of the
body. Price $1,0O.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-06-09
PHILADELPHIA AND READING ROAD
ARRANGEMENT OF PASSENGER
TRAINS.

November 7th, 1881.
TRAINS LEAVE RUPERT AS FoLLows(suNpAY
EXCBPTBp.
For New York, Philadelphia, Reading, ,Pottsville
TamaQua, &C., L, ,45 q. m
FOR Catawissa, II, As a. m. Sc and 1920 p. m.
For Williamsport, 6,l5 $50 q. m. and 4,Oe D. m,
TRAINS Poa RUPERT LEAVE AS FOLLOWS, (suHDAY
kxCRPTgD.)
Leave New York, via. Tamanend s45 o. m. and
Via. Bound Brook Route 7,45 a. m.
Leave Philadelphia, 9,4o a. m.
Leave Reading, H. a. M, Pottsville, 1850 D. N.
and Tamaqua, 1885 p. m.
Leave Catawtssa, 6,1O $40 q. m. and 400 .. m.
Leave Wiliamsport, O. am 90 D. m. and 30 D. m
Passengers to and from New York, VIA Tama-
hend and to and from Phila phia go through
without change Of cars.
j. K. WOOTTEN,
n a y,Ncoov General Manager,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent
Jan. 10. lSSl-tf
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-06-09

.,,. w. F. HALSTEAD, supt.
superlntendent's ONCE. Scranton. Feb. ist, 1851
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-02-16

"Yes." broke IN the agent, but she
only takes half meal 10 each-mouth.n
That's all very fine." responded the
cashier. but you can't ccme that racket
on us. She's got two beads and two
mouths. aud she acts two meals served in
her room. Now. if that doesn't consti-
tute her two persons then I'd better 90
out OF the business"
The head waiter was called and cor
roborated the statement concerning the
double feed. Then the agent took him
to an upper apartment and demanded an
explanation from the double-headed lass,
which developed the fact that while the
two meals were actually served, one of
them was devourej by a voracious Curl
osity that occupied an adjoining room.
of a similar affair occurred on
the Pennsylvania Railroad few weeks
ago, when a conductor. who had not a
spark Of humor in his system. gravely de-
manded two fare. .for the monstrosity.
1t was only with considerable difficulty
that her agent managed to convince him
that although there were two heads, four
arms, four legs and two minds it was one
woman. After some demur the con-
1uctor agreed to accept the single ticket,
but up to the time the train reached
the depot he had failed to solve the
conundrum as to how one
and one could be simply one.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-02-16
RIP VAN WINKLE.

This, perhaps the most famous, as it is
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These same four famous histories are also
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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-02-16
Wl MATS TaiVN!H!
a Severe Surgical Operation. II is Endured
Without takins Ether. Subject, Mrs.
{. Myers, OfROnuout, NY.

Prom the correspondence of the Kingston, n. Y.
Freeman.l
The case Of Mrs. Edward Myers, Of Rondout, New
York, furnishes an apt Illustration Of vomans pow
er OF endurance. This lady had been treated for
months In the usual way for Eryspelas Of the hand
without benefit. Not until her hand had become .
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proprietor Of the 'Favorite Remedy for help.
He at once Informed her that It was impossible to
save the hand-it must be amputated. She received
this terrible intelligence quietly, declined TO
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iul operation without moving amuscIe or uttcring
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freely to cleanse the blood and prevent the return Of
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her great deliverance
'Fayorite Remedy is fast becoming trusted
household friend in all cases Of female weakness and
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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-02-16
Notice to Contractors.

EALED proposals will be received at the office of
- the clerk of the Board of Education FlatTock
twp Henry county, Ohio, until IL o'clock noon on
school house on the lot situated in the village of
Florida. Henry county, Ohio, in sub-district No. ],
arcnrd'nu to The plans and specifications on file at
the Clerks ofice.
interested In the and be accompanied by suf
cent guaranty, of some disinterested person, that
II the bid is accepted contract will be entered into
and the performance of it properly secured The bid
for each kind of material called for by the specica
tons must be stated separately, and the price Of
each given, and the price Of labor must also be sep
aratey stated. None but the lowest responsible bid
will he accepted and the board may reject all bids.
By order Of the Board of Education.
jan2l-4t JOSEPH WEIBLE, ClerR.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-02-16
PILES! PILES! PILES!
A Sure Cure Found at Last! No One
Need Suffer!

A Sure Cure for Blind, Bleeding. Itching
and liberated Piles has been discover.
ed by DIR. William, ian Indian remedy
called DR.. Williams Indian Ointment.
A single box has cured the worst chronic
cases of 25 or 80 years standing. No one
need suffer five minutes after appling
this wonderful soothing medicine. Lo-
tions, instruments and celectuaries do
more harm then good. Williams Oint-
ment absorbs the tumors,, allays the
intense itching, particularly at night af-
ter getting warm in bed.) acts as poul-
tice. gives instant and painless relief, and
is prepared only for Piles, itching OF the
private parts, and for nothing else.
Read what the Hon. j. NJ. Coffinbury
of Cleveland says, about DIR. Williams
Indian Pile Ointment: have used scores
of Pile Cures, and it affords me pleasure
to saw that have never found anything
which gave such immediate and perma-
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ment. For sale by all druggist or mail
ed on RECEIPT of price, $1.0O.
HENRY & Co., Props.
SO Vesey. Street, New York City.
WALDING. KINNAN C Co..
nov3S1-1y Wholesale Agents Toledo, ..
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-02-16
The Two Headed Girls Hotel Bill.

Trem The Philadelphia Record.
Millie Christine, the two. headed girl
who some years ago attracted consider
able attention from DR.. Pancoast and
other prominent members of the medical
fraternity, is at present guest of the
Great Western Hotel, on Market street,
above thirteenth. On Saturday, when
her agent presented himself at the
cashiers desk to settle the weekly &C.
coun ne was surprised to find that the
bill read: THE Misses Christine" and
that board was charged for two persons.
"How do you make this out" asked
the agent, as he looked at the bill and
then at the cashier.
"The lady has two heads, has she notr'
said the cashier.
The agent admitted that such was the
ease.
"And she has two mouths?" continued
the hotel-man. ~ tt.s -"H
Again another affirmative nod.
"And she eats with both of thems"
persisted Mr.. Cashier.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-02-16
Railroad Ditch Sale.

NJ Office is hereby given that by virtue of pro-
ceedings duly had before me In the Probate
Court, of Henry county, Ohio, ], James G. Haly,
Probate Judge of said county, In accordance with
the statute In such case made and provided, will,
on the11th day of February, A. D. 1882 at O'Clock
p M, of said day, at Napoleon station, on the Wa
bash, st. Louis q Pacific Railroad in said county,
at the eastern terminus of the work hereinafter de.
scribed, will publicly offer andlet to the lowest bid
der, at the time and place aforesaid who shall give
the required security the work of opening cutting
and constructing ditch or drain on the north side
of the road bed Of the Wabash st. Louis and acfe
Railroad, commencing where the north line of said
railroad crosses the Adrain pike at Napoleon station
in said county, and for one mile west thereof in ac
cordance with plans and specifications of said ditch
now on file in my Office and said ditch or drain to
be constructed of sufficient DEPTH width and grade to,
carry off all surplus water consequent upon the con-
struction of said railroad bed
The plans andspecifcations above referred to are,
now on file In my Office and open to the inspection Of
all parties interested and will disclose ali informa
ton necessary to bidders and contractors for the con-
structiono the same including depth, width slope
and number Of cubic yards of dirt to be removed
Security will be required that the bidder or bidders
for said work will have the completed according
to said specifications In 60 days from said sale.
JAMES G.. HALY,
~ "" Probate Judge.
Napoleon, o., Henry CO., Jan. II, 1882. 81
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-02-16
Guardians Sale.

I n pursuance Of an order OF the Probate court OF
Putnam county, Ohio, made on the 7th day OF
January 1882, in the case of John Meyers, guardian
of Phillip Randolph against his ward, the under
signed will on the l4th day Of February, A. D. 1882
SALE the following described real estate situate in
Henry county, Ohio, to-wit: Ten acres off of the
east end of the south half of the northwest fraction
al quarter of section thirty-one, township three,
Terms of Sale0ne third cash on day OF sale, one
third In one year and onethird in two years. the de-
ferred payments to- be secured by mortgage on the
premises and to bear interest from the day of SALE
payable annually.
Appraised at $4,000.
JOHN MEYER,
JanlStd Guard. of Phillip Randolph
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-02-16
The AGE of Miracles

is past, and DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery" will not raise the dead. will
not cure you if your lungs are almost
wasted by consumption. 1t is, however
unsurpassed both as IA pectoral and alter
alive. and will cure obstinate and severe
diseases of the throat and lungs, coughs,
and bronchial affections. BY virtue OF
its wonderful Alternative properties 1t
cleanses and enriches the blood. cures
pimples, blotches, and eruptions, and
causes even great eating ulcers to heal.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-02-16

DEMoREsT for March has charming lie
lustration in oil colors and two photo,
steel plates. The literary contents, as
usual, are excellent. The continuation
of the "Admiral's Ward" by Mrs. Alex.
ander, "Woman Doctors, Wall Papers, !"
by Hetta L. H. Ward, English Haunts,"
sMarch." !" by Geo. w. Bungay. The first
paper on "Women in all ages, "''Poker
Sketches" "A Northern Grimm" "The
Renaissance of today" Evening Com
pany and ecorative Art" are few of
the striking features, with host of short
articles of value to every household. A
number of the articles are illustrated in
asuperior style. w. Jennings Demorest,
publisher, II East fourteenth Street,
New York. Price twenty cents, or two
dollars wear. -
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-02-16
Road Notice.

NOTICE ishereby given that petition Will be pre-
~ sented 10 the Commissioner Of Henry orn,ntT at
their next regular session. March, 1882 prayIng for
the location OF county road the following line
to-wt: beginning at the southeast corner Of section
", 90, N. r. 6, east, Henry CO, Ohio, and running
thence west along the line between sections 10 and
80, OF Freedom township and between the east por-
ton OF sections "a and g. of Rldgeylle twp to the
intersection OF the ridge road called, and there 10
terminate.
JONAS D. ZUG,
Principal Petitioner.
Henry county, o., Jan. II 1895