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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1883-03-02
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Dee. 2, 1881.
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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-01-19
How Pipes are Made.

The process of manufacturing meer-
schaum pipes requires both skill and
practice. The blocks are first roughly
cut into the shape of pipe, They
are then dipped into water, and while
wet are turned on a lathe. The eye
is the only guide to produce eveness
and symmetry. After the lather has
completed his work, the pipes are rub
bed smooth, a reed with fine velvety
surface being used as file When all
the scratches are removed, and per-
fectly smooth surface is presented, the
article is dipped in hot wax, left a few
minutes there, and then polished with
a rag. Right here is point for smo
kers, When purchasing IL meerschaum
article always select one having yellow
tinge A yellow shade shows that the
meerschaum is sufficiently porous to
absorb wax, and, thereforeit will readi-
ly color from nicotine. A white meer-
schaum pipe or cigar holder shows
density sufficient to resist absorption.
The best article is not too yellow, but
what may be termed just yellow en-
ough.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-01-19
A Baptist Minister'S Experience.

l am Baptist Minister and before
l even thought of being a clergyman, l
graduated in medicine, but left lucra-
tive practice for my present profession,
40 years ago. | was for many years a
sufferer from quinsy "Thomas Eclec-
trio Oil cured me- | was also troubled
with hoarseness, and Thomas Eclec
trio Oil always relieved me. My wife
and child had diptheria, and "rhomas
Eclectric Oil cured them, sand if taken
in time it will cure seven times out of
ten. | am confident it is cure for the
most obstinate cold or cough, and if
any one will take small teaspoon and
half fill it with the Oil, and then place
the end of the spoon in one nostril and
draw the Oil out of the spoon by shifting
as hard as they can, until the Oil falls
over into the throat, and practice that
twice a week, | don't care how often
sive their head may be, it will clean it
out and cure their catarrh. For deaf
ness and earache it has done wonders
to my certain knowledge 1t is the
only medicine dubbed patent medicine
that l ever felt like recommending,
and am very anxious to see it in ev-
cry place, for tell you that | would
not be without it in my house for any
consideration. l am now suffering
with pain like rheumatism in my
right limb, and nothing relieves me
like Thomas Eclectric Oil.
DR.. 4. CRANE,
Cory, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-01-19
Who Struck BILLY"

The phrase "Who struck Billy Pat
terson ?" is said to have originated
during a melee in the early days Of
Franklin county, Ga, when wealthy
merchant of Baltimore, rejoicing in
that euphonious cognomen, was struck
from behind while trying to make
peace among the cambatants. Mr.
Patterson Immediately called out in a
tone that showed him to be fighting
mad, "Who struck Billy Patterson ?,
and repeated the demand with an offel
of 800, and finally as much as $1,000
for the desired information which was
not, however, forthcoming, as the an
cry man is reported to have been "as
stong as a bear and as brave as lion,
though ordinarily of very peaceablt
disposition. Years afterward in his
will, he related the above facts and be
queathed $1,000 to 'e paid by his ex
ecutor to the man who would tell "who
struck Billy Patterson" His will il
recorded in the ordinarys office a
Gainesville, Franklin county, Ga, anC
we are told that any one curious about
the matter can there find it and verify
the preceding statements.-Lancas
ter Inteligencer.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-01-19
The Bible in Japan.

Recent letters from the Agent of the
American Bible Society in Japan con
vey intelligence which is indicative of
the rapid progress of Christianity in
that empire 1t is to the effect that a
number of Japanese Christians had
presented formal and earnest appeal
to be allowed an active part in the
work of translating the Old Testament.
They speak of the translation OF
the bible as great work and far
reaching in its consequences OF
the blessings which had come to
them through the New Testament
which had been already published and
widely circulated of the severe evils
which would ensue If the remaining
work was not wisely done and of the
want of uniformity in style which
would be sure to mark translation
which was produced by the labours of
many different scholars working apart.
They therefore submit a plan, the sub
stance of which is as follows:
That the whole work be given to
one translatlng committee lnsleau VI
the different books to individual trans,
lators.
.. That the committee be composed
of eight members, four of whom shall
be foreigners and four japanese.
3. That the japanese members be
chosen by japanese Christians.
4. That the foreigners and japanese
members have equal rights in voting.
5. That means be furnished to en-
able the members to devote their whole
time to the work.
When it is remembered that it is
only few years since Christians were
permitted even to enter Japan, such
action as thi, is truly astonishing, and
must awaken the most profound graft
tude.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-01-19

The Secretary of the Treasury has
authorized the coinage of tive-cent
nickel piece of new design, which is
considered as being more in compliance
with the law as regards weight and in
scriptions than the present five.c
nickel piece, The new coin weighs
twenty-one millmetres (Which is one
millimetre more than the present coin, J
and is little larger and thinner than
the one now in circulation On the
face of the new coin is a female head
surmounted with a fillet upon which is
inscribed the word "LiberIy,' the whole
being surrounded by thirteen stars. The
reverse side contains wreath sur
rounding Roman numeral represent.
ing the denomination of the coin.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-01-19
BAN AND DEMOCRAT BIOOMsBURG,C COLUMBIA COUNTY, PA

LEwIsBuRG UNIVERSITY IN Luck
Mr. VIM. Bucknell, of Philadelphia, a
generous supporter of many public in
st;tutions, has handed to the board of
trustees of the University at Lewis.
burg, Pa, Baptist theological semi
nary, his check for 100000, including
his own subscription of $50,0OO, which
was made on condition that S50,000
more should be secured
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-01-19

George l.. Huston, of Parkesburg,
Chester county, is building house of
iron upon a foundation of solid rock.
The floors represent tiling, and the
walls are hollow, the space between
them to be used instead of chimneys.
The builder states that hot air and
smoke passing from furnaces between
the walls will be sufficient to warm The
building in the severest weather
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-01-19
UNREASONABLE EXPECTATIONS.

1t has become SO common thing to com.
plain of the lack of appreciation, gratitude
and affection, that we are in danger of for
getting that the claims made for these de.
sirable things are often most unreasonable.
1t is of course, very pleasant to enjoy the
good opinion of others-to be conscious
that they recognize our services, honor our
merits, and are thankful for our benefits;
but when we set up claims for all Or any of
these-when we demand them in our hearts
and feel aggrieyed and defrauded when
they are not rendered-the injustice is al
most sure to be upon our own side, in re-
quiring that to which we have no right.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-01-19

1t is said that about eight hundred
of the clerks recently taken into the
Pension office on trial are to be dis.
charged for inefliciency. This is a large
number of ineiiicients, but if a general
wedding of the departments takes place
and civil service reform is carried out
in good faith, the number will, no
doubt, be largely reinforced. The prac-
tice of rushing into the departments
political dependents in the train of
members of Congress, without qualif-
cations, has stocked large field that
needs pruning.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-01-19
A. y The EaG anG
THS Worthless
I6 OS 70 rnnr-o,. inn ifntyll
Arp NCVCf IWllIUl
or counterfeit

VI COuNtG'yettu'
This is especially true of q
family medicine, and it is posi-
tive proof that the remedy initiated
is of the highest value.
AS soon as it had been tested
and proved by the whole world
that Hop Bitters was the purest,
best and most valuable family
medicine on earth, many imita-
tions sprung up and began TO steal
the notices in which tho press and
people of the country had express
ed the merits of IL. b., and in
every way trying to induce suffer-
ing invalids to use their stuff in
stead, expecting to make money
on the credit and good name of
Ii. B.
Many others started nostrums
put up in similar style TO II. b.,
with variously cunningly devised
names in which the word "Hop"
or "Hops" were used in a way to
induce people to believe they were
the same as Hop Bitters. All
such pretended remedies Or cures,
no matter what their style or name
is, and especially those with the
word "Hop" or "Hops" in their
name or in any way connected
with them or their name, are imi-
tations or counterfeits.
Beware of them. Touch none
of them, but: Use nothing but
genuine Hop Bitters, with bunch
or cluster of green Hops on the
white label. Trust nothing else.
Druggists and dealers are warned
against dealing in limitations or
cOunterfeits. cS
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-01-19

Writes "With a firm, steady hand
mot a trembling one), though my age
is nearly eighty, | give my testimony
to the value of Burdock Blood Bitters;
for twenty years | suffered tortures in
describable through dyspepsia, indi-
gestion and constipation. / tried hun
dreds of remedies, but all was money
thrown away until l tried your bitters
| give your Burdock the credit fol
making me strong and hearty. Price
Sl.00.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-01-19

For the year 1888, days and dates of
important events, anniversaries and
holidays will fall as follows: Ash
Wednesday, Feb. 7th; Valentine S
Day, "Wednesday, Feb. l4th; Wash
iugron's Birthday, Thursday, Feb 22d
St, Patrick's Day, Saturday, March
18th Good Friday, March 22d Easter
Sunday, March 25th Decoration Day,
Wednesday, May 3Oth; Independence
Day, Wednesday, July 4thi Thanks
giving Day Thursday, Nov, 29 Christ
mas, Tuesday, Dec. 25th,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-01-19

There were 0 tons of postage stamps,
52 tons of envelopes, 1881 tons of pos
tai cards and II tons of newspaper
wrappers sold at the New York post
office in 1882. The sum altogether
derived from postage at that office was
S4,22S,575.2
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-01-19

No man should ever be offended at
the presentation of bill for amounts
due 1t is business aud no business
man who has given others credit should
fail to present them to all in arrears at
least once in year.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-01-19

The unselfish can never be really vulgar.
They may be uncouth, but they cannot be
more; while the best 'top dressing" of
manner to be found in the whole world
cannot make the substance refined where
the one foul canker of egotism and indiffer-
ence to others lies at the heart of things.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-01-19

Elisha w. Davis, formerly member
of the Pennsylvania Legislature from
Crawford county, and subsequently
from Philadelphia, is now member OF
the Colorado Legislature and speaker
of the House of REPRESENTATIVES,.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-01-19

Every winter adds thank-y marin to
the forehead, and leaves additional snow
fakes in the hair.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-01-19

1rUn eAUessts OF any KIM, a snort COURSE OF This
medicine viii restore the lost functions and pro
cure health and happinesswhere before was de-
spondency and gloom. The Specific Medicine is be-
ing used with wonderful success.
Pamphlets sent free to all. Write for them and
get full particular.
Price. Specific $l00 per package, or six packages
for $780, VIII be sent by mail on receipt OF money
Address all orders, J. b. StMPSDNs MEDICINE
co Nos. l04 and lOeMaln street. Buffalo, n. Y.
For sale by i II. KINPoRTS, Bloomsbury, Pa.
feb "a s2-ly
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-01-19

GArApp "a Elvs' Cream Balm
70 Nervous SuFerers-The Great European
Rez e3y.
DIR. J. B. SIMPSONS srRorFIc MEDICINE.

DR.. J. b. Simpsons Specific Medicine Is u posi-
tive cure for overwork OF body or br lin or excess
OF any kind, such as weakness and all diseases
sultlng from Nervous Debility, lrrltabty, Mental
anxiety. Languor, Lassitude, Depression OF Spirits
and functional arrangements Of the neryons sys-
TEN generally Pains In the
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-01-19

1Back or Side, Loss
iof Memory, Pre-
mature old age
land diseases that
Head to consmpt-
lion, insanity & an
Iearly grave OF
I00th. No matter
lhov7 shattered the
System may be
mort course OfthiS
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-01-19
ARRANGEMENT OF PASSENGER
TRAINS.

juno 20, 1882.
TRAINS LEAVE RUPERT AS FoLLows(sUKpAY
EXCEPTED.
For New York, Philadelphia, Reading Pottsvlle
TamaQua, &C., AS q. N
For CataWissa, Il, ,45 Il. IN. SC and 1920 p. IN.
For Williamsport, G,l5 $50 a. IN. and 800 .. m.
TRAINS FOR RUPERT LEAVE Az FOLLOWS, (suEDAY
KxCRPTED.)
Leave New York, via. Tamanend 900 q. m. and
Via. Bound Brook Route 7,45 a. m.
Leave Philadelphia, 9,45 I'm.
Leave Reading, 1855 u. M, Pottsyille, 1889 p. m
and Tamaqua, 1885 p. m.
Leave Catawissa, 6,1O $40 a. m. and 400 p. IN.
Leave WiAmsport 40 am 2 90 p IN. and 4, 80 p m
Passengers 80 and from New York, via. Tama-
mend and to and from Philadelphia go through
without change OF cars.
j. e. WOOTTEN,
,, General Manager,
O. q. HANCOCK,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent,
Jan. 0, lSSl-tf.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-01-19
RAILROAD TIME TABLE

M .!l!|sts 80 a.
DENNsYLyANIA RAILROAD. PHIL.
ADELPHIA & ERIE r. X, DIVISION
Philadelphia and Erie Railroad Division and
Northern Central Railway.
SUMMER TIME TABLE.
In effect June sth, isse, trains leave Northum.
berland.
EASTWARD,
e.25 a. m.--sea Shore Express for suubury. Hor-
risburg and intermediate stations, Lancaster,
ton arriving at Philadelphia 8.2O p. M; New
York, 6.l5 p. m Baltimore, $40 p. M. Washington
6Ai p m making close connections at Philadol-
1.io p.m.-Day express for Sunbury, Harris.
burg and intermediate stations Lancaster Phil
arriving at Philadelphia I35 p. M; New York
1875 p. m, Baltimore, 7,2O D. m; Washington, s.l1
p, m. Pullman Parlor car through 10 Philadel.
phia and PASSENGER coaches through to Philadel-
sos p. m.-Willlamsport Accommodation for
sunbufy. Harrisburg and all lntel mediate sta
tons. Lancaster, Philadelphia and New York
arriving at Philadelphia 255 a. m.; New York 6.i6
a. m. Sleeping car accommodations can be secur.
ed at Harrisburg Tor Philadelphia and New York
Phiadelphia passen gers can remain In sleeper un.
1856 a. m.-Erie Mail for sunbury, Harrisburg
and Intermediate stations, LANCASTER, phladei-
pnia, new YORK, BaltlmOre ana Washington, ar
rNlng at fhllauelpma 90 a, ln' New York, Ills
a. M. Baltimore IAj a. m. Washing
oe pe run on a. IN G rTu Ta a raap nseePnE ears
and Washington, and through passenger coaches
to Philadelphia ana Baltimore.
,,,,,,r,,,.
Ss5 a. m'-Erle Mail for Erie and all intermediate
stations with through Pullman Palace car and
For Canandaigua and intermediate stations,
Rochester, Buffalo ana Niagara Faus, with Pull
man Palace car and passenger coaches through to
Rochester. ,-----
1.45 p. m.-Niagora Express for Kane and inter-
mediate stations with through passenger coaches
10 Kane. For Canandagua ana principal Inter
mediate stations, Rochester, funalo and Niagara
Falls with through parlor car 70 Watkins and
CnIoagh 9g pas9enget 1sag ILL., conones , @ 70 MocnestsT;
d9te statIons' and FImlra, Watkins and and ntermee'
Wattsns "i'n 'nrousn passenser coaches TO
TUPoITau TRAINS FOR NoPTurrNpEpr Avn
FROM Tiis East Am SoIITU
Niagara Exnrpss leaves New york hao m
ph,ladelnhia 10 a. IN w shinrton s07 A. m
Baltimore g.20 a. m, arriving at Northumberland
Las p. M, with through Pullman ParlOr car from
Philadelphia and through passenger coaches from
Philadelphia and Baltimore.
Fast Line leaves New York !. 55 o. M Phadel-
phia, ii .O5 a, M Washington, o.55 a. IN; Balti-
more 1850 q. M, arriving at Northumberland
5.35 p. M, with through passenger coaches from
Philadelphia and baltimore
Erie Wall leaves New York 1856 p. M; Phadel-
more, ll.2O p m, arriving at Northumberland S
a. m with through Pullman Palace sleeping cars
from Phiadelpha, Washington and Baltimore
ana through passenger coaches from Philadelphia
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-01-19

W. +. HALSTEAD, Suut.
superintendent's oaice. scranton. FEB. lst, iss
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-01-19

PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD. Phil.
III ADELPHIA & ERIE r. II. DIVISION.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1883-06-08
Flowing Under.

Mr.. Sanborn found that manure
plowed under gave $50 more pounds
of hay per acre in three years than
when the manure was surface applied.
Experiment has rather favored manure
deeply plowed under, as it lasts longer
and is more helpful to roots, inasmuch
as they go in search Of the manure
and SO keep nloister, abstract more
moisture for the plant, resisting
drought better and finding more of the
natural fertility of the subsoil. OF
course. the character of the plants
growth has much to do with it. Some
are chiefly surface rooted and feed SUI
perfcially, but the deep rooted pre-
ponderate. Mr.. Alves would hardly
derive the greatest possible benefit
from his clover as a newer of land
if allowing it to rot on the surface and
remain until spring before blowing
under. Authorities unite in recon-
mending to turn under green to ecure
the advantages of the underground
rotting Of the vegetation when it is in
the best condition for imparting plant
food. That condition is when it is
green and succulent. To wait until it
shall be dry and lifeless before under
going fermentation is to almost defeat
the main end of green manuring.-
Farmers Home Journal.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1883-06-08

Rich old grass is the most natural
and best of all cattle foods for produc-
ing milk of good quality. 1t is a grave
mistake, pract:ced by many intelligent
farmers, to keep cows on poor, bare
pasture, without any assistance in the
way of house-feed ng. Many seem to
imagine that land which has been
titled for many years without recupera-
ton, until it has become useless for
grain-growing, lis quite good enough
for pasture purposes, and therefore
stint their COWS of a proper quantity
of nourishment. Nothing could be
more short-sighted and Improbable.
1t requires, in the first place, a large
proportion of food to keep the animal
in a strong, healthy condition, and it
is the surplus assimilated after making
good the natural wastes that goes to
increase the animal or for the produc-
ton of milk. An animal of sound
constitution. healthy digestion and
well developed Tactical organs will
prove a good mixer. Those who wish
proper returns from their COWS should
therefore see that they are properly
supplied with healthy food and plenty
of good, pure water. The quality OF
milk varies with the different breeds
of cattle, their age, the food eaten, and
at different periods of the year. The
milk of cid cows is much thinner than
that of young ones of the same breed,
-DdiTyman.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1883-06-08
Hidden Treasures.

There is a great deal of treasure in
the ocean, no mistake, says a diver.
Why, there must be in Callao harbor,
from Isle of st. Lorenzo in the main
land, at least twenty-eight or thirty
valuable wrecks. The harbor is about
six miles wide, aud depth from forty
to sixty feet. The country, however,
was in such a state of anarchy that it
was dangerous on account of the con-
vulsion to 60 down and search. There
were two street revolutions while 1
was there. l was in the country from
1873 to 1882, wal being declared May
20, 1879. In the mouth Of Guyaquil
river in EQUATOR there is a valuable
wreck. 1t is a French ship and was
loaded with coin or bullion. In 1850
the British man-of-war Hussar was
wrecked off Hell Gate, having on board
about $4,000 900 in guineas. In 1894
an expedition was sent out from Eng
land and for two seasons they tried to
raise the wreck, until the United States
government forbid them to continue
the work. In 1919 an English com
pany organized and made several futile
ouuShhpoo, u thOy NOiO NiOiiOuO cuN-
cess. About six years ago a new COM
pany with all the modern appliances
for submarine diving was organized.
having $4,000 shares of stock, valued
at 500 each. Three-quarters of a
mile above Wards island, at the head
quarters of the company, while a sloop
marks the spot where the Hussar sunk,
various coins have been found, and
one day a brass box filled with jewels
with a necklace of brilliants was
brought up. 1t was left for a few
moments on deck, when it disappeared,
never to be seen again. The bulk Of
the treasure, like Captain Kidd's, re-
mains yet to be discovered, and still
there are people wild enough to think,
like Clarence in his dream, that the
bottom of the ocean is strewn with
Wedges of gold, great anchors, heaps of
pearls,
Inestimable stones, unvalued jewels,
All scattered in the bottom of the sea.
Some lay in dead mems skulls, and in those
holes
Where eyes did once inhabit there were
crept,
Asst were it scorn of eyes, rejecting gems,
That wood the Shiny bottom of the deep
And Knocked the dead bones that lay scat
tered by.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1883-06-08

The Houdan stands at the head of
the French fowls as layers and for the
table. They are hardy, sprightly,
handsome, and the chicks mature
early.
Crude petroleum oil is the best APP
%plication for "scaly leg" One thor
ough application will generally cure.
Kerosene is good; rub s me on the
perches after treating the fowls; this
will destroy the parasites entirely.
Plymouth Rocks, Light Brahmas
and White Cochins are all excellent
winter layers, and the young chicks of
these breeds, at eight weeks old, are
excellent broilers. As roasters, how
ever, these chicks do not reach per-
lection until fully matured.
Three things to remember: l. Never
put hens into an old house without
giving it a thorough cleaning and white
washing, and, 2. Never put lard or
any kind of grease on a hen while she
is sitting if you wish the eggs to hatch.
3. Don't buy a strange hen and expect
her to make herself at home and con-
tinue sitting as though no change had
been made; and don't try to make a
h n set when she doesn't want to.
A Pennsylvania farmer says: A
great many people are of the opinion
that the Cochins and Brahmas are the
best winter layers. 1 don't believe
that any more. Last fall Iput twenty
five partridge Cochin hens in a pen
and alsotwenty-fve pure white crested
Polish hens in another pen. l gave
them all the same care and feed, but
the Cochins ate five bushels moro feed
than the Polish and the Polish hens
laid 500 more eggs than the Cochins.
Seven years experience have taught
me that the white crested black Polish
lay summer and winter they average
about one hundred and eighty eggs
per hen in a year, and besides they
have the very best of meat.