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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-04-20
A Visit to Mr.. Tilden,
THE GRAMERCY STATESMAN VERY WELL,
BUT ALTOGETHER OUT OF TIE GREAT
RACE.

boston Postl
Desiring to get at the truth amid the
conflicting reports regarding MIR. Til
den's health, and to renew a pleasant
acquaintance formed several years ago,
a representative of the Post sought
out that gentleman at his residence in
Gramercy Park AT the Tilden man
sion, or rather palace, for palace it is, or
will be when completed, the representa-
tive was most cordially welcomed by
Mr.. Tilden, who at that moment was
experimenting the work of number
of carpenters, decorators and carvers,
and apparently taking great interest in
all the elegant details of their work.
The newspaper man was glad to note
that he is in good flesh, possesses
healthy glow in his cheeks, and has an
eye as bright and mind as keen as in
1879, which was the last time that the
newspaper man had seen him previous
to this visit. Mr.. Tilden's hands still
show something of the nervous tremor
that has caused SO much apprehension
as to his tenure of life. He explained
that it was not the result of paralysis
or a premonition of it, but is wholly
nervous trouble, originally brought on
by overwork in the campaigns of 1875
6, when he labored necessarily for tif-
teen hours day, undertaking a mental
and physical task that would have bro,
ken down any ordinary constitution.
Mr. Tilden's voice is not strong, but it
is much improved, thanks to his care
full and judicious life, both in and ont
doors. During the interview Mr.. Til
den talked cheerfully about his health
and of hope for years yet of comforta-
BILE living.
The Post representative brought the
conversation around to politics and the
outlook forISS4. Mr.. Tilden emphat-
ically stated that he was not figuring
or in any way bothering himself about
party politics, either on his own or any
other mans account. His only desire,
he said, was 'to be let alone" He
keeps an courant regarding the politi-
cal world by reading the papers and by
communion with a pleasant circle of
friends. Although not candidate for
any position within the gift of the par
ty, Mr.. Tilden is by no means indiffer-
ent to its future. He considers the
chances for the success of the national
Democratic party in 1884 as of the
brightest character, as things look to-
day, and he hopes for the best. In
answer TO the question, "Who, in your,
judgment, is the most available man
for the Presidential nomination the
old statesman cooked his eye and, look.
ing very wisely at the newspaper man,
remarked 'That is matter that has
not yet developed"
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Special" Pension Gases.

Secretary Lincoln, of the war depart
ment, has been obliged to order that
no further pension cases be made spec
ial at the surgeon generals office for
the present, owing to the OVERRIDING of
the practice of the request of congress.
men. The records upon disabilities
received in the line of duty, with the
hospital lists, are on file in this Office,
and large force is kept constantly at
work searching for the evidence in
pension cases. II is the habit of ap
plcants to write to their congressman
and ask that their cases be expedited.
In cases where the applicant was
shown to be in needy circumstances
the commissioner of pensions has been
in the habit of making them specials ;
that is, taking them up out of the their
turn and pushing them through The
practice has been limited to extreme
and pecGliar cases, because one appli-
cant thus served out of order necessar-
lily kept back all the rest who were
ahead of him.
The credit for speedy allow ance of
pension always redounding to the con.
gressman who asked it, under the sup.
position by the people that he did it.,
has tempted some members to increase
the number of such requests Finally
1t has become the practice of some
members to ask that every case sent to
them be made special, until it has be-
come an abuse. The number of con
gressmen who went to extremes in
this matter is not great, however. At
present there are 250 cases pending
in the surgeon generals office, sent by
congressman and marked special" :"
They all come from about Is congress
men. Of the batch, Morey of Tennes-
see, has an even 100, and Sam Miller,
of Pennsylvania, has asked for 60.
The rest average about 10 each. By
asking too much, however, they will get
nothing, as it was found impossible TO
run the Office with such interruption of
the routine proceedings.
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The Duty of Democratic Members.

The senate which is controlled by a
republican majority, Notwithstanding
the adoption of a resolution in favor of
Saturday sessions, regularly adjourns
from Friday noon until Monday night
or Tuesday morning.
But this act does not justify the
democratic majority of the house in
neglecting the duty which devolves on
it. The political complexion of that
body was changed under provision that
the abuses would be reformed. One of
the most conspicuous abuses was the
failure to meet the expectations of the
public in the matter of attention to du-
ty. The democratic majority has a
duty to perform. If it fails, the demo
cratic members are derelict. The peo-
pie will hold them to a strict account
for every failure to perform their full
duty.-I'atriot.
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Bayard's Chicago Speech.

A banquet was given at the Palmer
House, Chicago, on the 18th inst, to
mark the anniversary of the birth of
Thomas Jefferson, by the Iroquois
club. Senator Bayard was the chief
orator, and spoke in response to the
toast of sour Country"
After eulogizing in eloquent terms
the greatness and boundless opportuni-
ties of the United States he directed
attention to the "manifest and abun-
dant indications that we are soon to be
witnesses in the election of 1884 of q
splendid and potential proof of the
popular wisdom and power to redress
grievances, to reform unwise policies,
to rebuke corruption and purify and
strengthen the popular institutions by
driving out of the temple of our liberties
, mercenary and machine politicians,
who have betrayed the popular trust
and disgraced and degraded the ad-
ministaton of our government" He
deprecated monopolies and said : "To
what do your institutions tend? Is it
the creation of mere wealth or is it the
advancement and elevation of the hui
man race? Shall we not light up our
pathway of progress as u people with
| more Justice, more benevolence, more
of the higher attributes that stir within
our hearts and dignity our manhood
Strong fortresses, chains of mountain,
rugged frontiers and deep seas do not
of themselves protect country. 1t is
the living wall of brave hearts and
willing arms that constitute its sure
and cheap defense -
Continuing he said San essential
integer of our country, seminal prin.
ciple OF the American Government, a
germ of our greatness as people, il
the independent, fearless, individual
man, founder and head of the family
whose social and political influence en-
larges itself from the family into tn,
State. For the family is the birth
place and nursery of the fireside virtues
Home-bred and bred at home, honor
truthfulness aud courage, self denia
and modesty, charity aud honesty
these are the qualities which enlarg
their influence from home to neighbor
hood until they permeate the communi
ty and pervade the State, and publi
sentiment at last becomes imbued witt
the spirit of personal worth and integ
rity."
lie spoke at length upon taxation
and State rights and closed his remark
with the following words
We must carefully and jealously in
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The Arctic Explorers.

Secretary Lincoln is trying to devise
ways and means TO carry out the order
of congress in regard to closing the
Arctic stations at Lady Franklin bay
and Point Barrow. The failure of the
expedition sent out last year TO relieve
Lieutenant Greely and his men at Lady
Franklin Bay has caused some uneasi-
ness respecting their safety, and 1t is
felt to be very important that commu.
nication with them shall be established
this summer. Congress appropriated
$4,000 for completing the work of
scientific observation and exploration v
at both the Arctic stations, and bring
ing nome the Off GERS aud men. 1t is
estimated that $1,000 will be sufficient
for the Point Barrow station, but that
$4,000 will not be adequate for the
relief and bringing home of the party
at Lady Franklin bay, especially II it
must bear the charges of pay for the
enlisted men detained from the army
for the relief party, and for the pay OF
an ice pilot, two sealers, and other nee.
essary employees, as well as the cost OF
necessary lumber quartermasters' stores,
sleds, dogs, etc, required in the proper
equipments of the relief expedition, in
addition to the cost of chartering n
suitable vessel, which alone will amount
to $4,000 for voyage of three and a
half months.
Owing to the peculiar wording of
the army appropriation act, it is consid-
cred quite uncertain whether any of the
money thereby appropriated can be
used for the pay, equipment and sup
ply exclusive of subsstence-of the
enlisted men detailed for this service.
1t is also said that the amount appro-
pnated by congress-$5, ,000-for sub.
sistence for the relief parties, and those
to be relieved, will be very made
quate.
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Disposing of Party Leaders.

Wilkes Barre Record.
Ex-senator Blaine, at one time the
"Plumed Knight of Navarro" of the
young republicans, has been disposed
of by one faction of the party, perhaps
little too hastily. Sherman has also
gone the way of played out favorites,
and Grant, Conkling and Cameron
are all sent to the rear for hospital
treatment, while the man designed by
the fates to be republican leader was
sent to his final account by an assassin's s
bullet. Thus it will be seen that the
old leadership of the party is all broken
up, and we can look for no resurrec-
ton from the tomb of dead politicians
whether in or out of the body.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-04-20

George X. Anderson of Titusville is
thought to carry heavier life insur-
ance than any other manin the country.
He is insured for $35O,OOO. j. B.
Stetson of Philadelphia has $4,000;
Frank Jones of Portsmouth, N. H.,
$205,O00; James Park, ..Jr., Pittsburg,
100000; w. II. Langley, Gallipolis,
o., $30O,O0O; John How, st. Louis,
100000; Hamilton Disston, Philadel-
phia, 100000; p. Lorillard, New
York city, S250,OOO; F. w. Devere,
New York city, S250,000; Cyrus w.
Field, New York city, S24O,OOO; Amos
Whitley, Springfield, o., $4,000;
Alexander Barrett, New York $780,
900; f. d. Roberts, New York, $780,
600
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One of Mr.. Oonkling's Fees.

cleveland Ohio Leader.l
The fees of Roscoe Conkling are not
coDfned TO his legal knowledge. He
still makes money out of his influence.
His last visit to Washington lasted
but a few hours and paid him 5000.
This is how it did so A young attor-
ney of Washington to fame unknown,
had an important land case. Much
property was involved, but the sigma
ture of Secretary of the Interior Teller
was necessary to the success of the suit.
This accomplished and the unknown
attorney could claim the eighteen
thousand dollar fee agreed upon by
contract, He tried every way to get
Teller's signature, but all his efforts
were useless, and he was in despair.
AT last he wrote 20 Conkling, told him
that he had the case and all that il
lacked was Teller's signature to bring
settlement. He offered Conkling
$1,000 if he would procure this, Conk-
ling came to Washington, saw the
young man, got the papers, and called
on the secretary OF the interior. Mr.
Teller was glad to see Mr.. Conklng
fattered and tluttered at the honor
Mr.. Conkling said, so goes the story
"Mr. Teller, have little case here
in which friends of mine are interested
1t is all right, and only requires YOU
signature viii you please look ovel
these papers, and if yoa can sign then
| viii consider it personal favor.
Secretary Teller was glad to look over
them, and he signed them with hardly
a word. Conkling received back tn.
papers, bade the secretary his usua
courteous good day, strutted on to th'
young attorneys Office and took $4,000
for the job aud the evening train bach
to New York The young man ha'
since received his fee, and he is Sl3,
900 richer than he was few weeks
ago.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-04-20

The Mexican government is disposed
to be liberal to fault, 1t would appear
in granting subsidies to Americans who
engage in constructing railroads in that
country. 1t is reported in the Record
of Philadelphia, that one hundred and
fifty million of dollars is offered. The
large amount of these engagements, so
far in excess of the revenue receipts of
the Mexican Treasury, is creating some
alarm in that country. 1t is suspected
that the owners of the completed rail-
ways in the end will have mortgage
upon the country which can only be
satisfied by annexation. Doubtless the
granting of subsidies was a mistaken
policy. There is capital to build rail
roads that are needed as fast as they
are constructed.
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COLUMBIAN BIOOMsRURG

sist that the true germ and real basis
of the greatness of our country should
not be obscured and overlooked and
public control allowed over matters
properly belonging TO private jurisdic-
tion. We need this as a check upon
centralizing influences, the consolida-
tiou of wealth and power and the ty.
ranny of party organization, all of
which tend to wither individual man
hood and conscience and to absolve
men from sense of personal duty and
obligation.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-04-20

Brady, who has been on trial in
Dublin for numbering Lord Cavendish
and Mr. Burke, was convicted. When
the judge asked Brady if he had any
thing to say why sentence of death
should not be pronounced, he responded
in loud, clear and firm voice 81 am
not guilty of the charge which the in.
formers have sworn on me. These men
would swear away the life of any one
to save their own" He was then sen
fenced to be hanged on May IA. AT
ter sentence had been pronounced,
Brady, who had recovered his compos-
ure, again protested his innocence. He
was than hurried from the court room.
The announcement of the verdict was
received with marks of the utmost dis
favor by crowds on the street.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-04-20

Phipps has been returned from Can
ada to Philadelphia, and full justice
will be given him. Capt Linden, chief
of Pinkerton's detective agency had
charge of him on the trip.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-04-20

The Democratic coun Y committee of
Fayette have nominated III. J. Gilmore
as candidate for the Legislature to fill
the vacancy caused by the resignation
of n. l.. Dukes who murdered Capt
Mutt. There were fifteen candidates
in the field for nomination.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-04-20

Hiram III. Fisher of Allentown has
been appointed Quartermaster-Geu
of the National Guard of Pennsylva.
mia,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-04-20

The Board of Pardons has recon. .
mended the Communication of the death
sentence in the case of Silas Gray.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 1888.

President Arthur is taking a trip in
the south
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FARMSaHOMES

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IC|O|N|Q|U|E|RIO|R1
attn AND CHI EST n u II,
PHILADELPHIA.

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nervous system, whereby the brain is relieved
OF morbid fancies, which arc created BY tho
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TO Clergymen,- Lawyers, Literary men, MeI-
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etimulant, SAMARITAN NERyISE Is invaluable.
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NOTICE
NOTICE

NOTICE
Is hereby given that the following account has
peeh lileu IN the court OF Common Pleas OF Colum-
hia county and win be presented to the said Court
on the INST Monday OF May, 1893 and confirmed
after the fourth day OF said term unless eXcep-
tions be fled within that time.
l. The uTst and tnal account OF William HOugh
ton, committee OF Lloyd KreSsler lunatic.
z The nIst and partial account OF Franklin Rarlg
ed.
VIM. KRICKBAUM,
80 PrOthonOtary
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Visitors to Philadelphia
Should make it point t, cl and inspect the
LARGEST STOCK or d. GOODS
In Pennsylvania; which stock is not exceeded by
any on sale il the United States Lockers on are
cordially welcome.
SrRAwBR1DGn & CLoTH1ER.
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SUMMER SILKS.

1t may be thought e,rly for G c'c
goods, but n NV is the time t. | urchase,
and for several reasons:
FIRsT-Our stock is full an complete
in new, fresh gools.
SEcoND-All these goods have lcen
SO bought an | are marked at such
low prices asst, afford but little p; oft
either to the maltrS or ourselves.
They cannot be sod lower, ! { as low,
later on.
THIRD Buying NOW sfrords ample
time to make up at leisure.
We have good reason to believe that
we are showing the most varied assort-
ment and best valu' ever olcrcd in
this market
WE HAVE
STRIPE SILKS at & cents.
STRIPE SILKS 1t IS cents.
STRIPE SILKS at so cents.
STRIPE SILKS It S cents.
STRIPE SILKS at 65 cents
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LoUisINEs ~ coLoRrD CHECKS
t15 cents.
GLACE DOUBLE CHECKS Gt r. cent.
GLACE SINGLE CHECKS, TT Is cent q.
3 design CIAcE STRIPE st IS ocnis.
s. designs Of CoLoRED hND WiiIT&
BLOCK cHECEs 1t IS cents.
BLAcH AND WHITE LoUlsINEs (Ey II
Quail ", at S. celts.
EXTRA QUALITY MOURNING LouisiM.i
at IS cents.
JAspE MOURNING SILKS ut IS ce' IS.
NEAT BLACK AND WHITE STRIPED
SILKS (ao inches wide), at 81 90.
ENTRA QUALITY CLAGE BLOCK CHECKS
at SI.oo.
EE.T QUALITY CLAcE BLOCK cHEcE3
at SI.c5.
THE BEST LoUIslNEs MADE st $3.50.
THE BEST LoU1sINEs MADE ta3 inohc S
widc), at ST.25.
This is the only lot ofthcsc in Philada.
Richmond democrat., 1883-07-12
A Card Of Thanks.

Mn. EDIToR:- i have Just read in
your issue of June 2S, an account OF
the festival given by the ladies of Rich
mond. Some, perhaps, may not know
that less than a month ago my people
gave me an amount ut least equal to
this. This is, indeed, the last Of a Sc
ries of favors, so thoughtful, and ten
der, and withal so generous. that an
adequate acknowledgement seems i'm.
possible, no words can fifty express the
sense of gratitude l feel towards these
dear friends. | can place no estimate
upon these favors.T To reckon their value
IN dollars and cents, would be to pro-
tame the noble christian virtues of
which they have born. The very least
that can be said of them, is that they
have been timely, generous and in the
last degree touching. Beyond all price
is the memory of these long nights of
patient watching, and tenderest nurs-
ing, of the true, Christian, feminine
delicacy, with which these dear friends
sought to tighten the burden of suffer.
ing and soften the trial of death
Something more than words however
aptly chosen they may be, is needed to
give expression to the profound graft,
tude / feel. May God bless the noble
women, and Christian friends, who
stood by us during the long months OF
sorest trial / shall teach my children
to honor and love them and ever, Will
a full heart ask Heavens richest bless
ings upon them.
In few days | shall return to Rich
mOnd to resume my work, that worl
at best but poorly performed, viii
be greatly enfeebled by the absence o.
one with whom | was in closest sym
pathy, and with whom | worked, ant
planned, and prayed, and wept. Their,
is no people ON earth for whose welfar
| would more gladly work and suife
hut it requires all the fortitude cal
summon to return to my wOrk-Go'
only knows how hard it is to take u
the broken thread, where the most ia
miliar scenes and associations -wher,
indeed, everything in suggestive of
great loss, and where, even the kline
ness, and love of friends touch TIL
saddest chords in human nature. / ca
only hope that it will be for the glor
, of Him who hath ordered it thus, an
to Him look for the needed strength,
G. GRIMES.
j Plattsmonth, Neb., July 3, 1883.
Richmond democrat., 1883-07-12
County County.

In the Ray County Court, July term,
1888.
Court met pursuant to Adjournment,
present, Judges. NJ. G.. Dale, r. L.
Ralph and Jno. ). Flournoy; James r..
Mc(iinnis, Sheriff and Geo. w. Trigg,
Clerk.
In the matter of repairing Dale's mill
bridge; report of Commissioner of the
completion Of same filed and approx
ed.
In the matter Of new bridge at Mill
vile; Commissioner ordered to adYer-
tise and receive bids for rebuilding the
same, and report at August term.
| In the matter of repairing Titiins
ford bridge; same entry.
In the matter of repairing Hewletts
| ford bridge; same entry.
In the matter of replacing Gudge
ford bridge; same entry
In the matter of repairing Cooper
ford bridge; report of Commissioner OF
the completion Of same filed and ap
proved.
i WARRANT FOR:
John 4. Banister, $50 services AS roaC
and bridge commissioner.
j. Il, MeGinnis S265.35 services a
Sheriff.
d. a. Conner, sl.75 for spikes furnish
cd rOadoyerseer.
w. 5. Conrow s2.7O witness fees.
Willis Warmer 5000 mdse furnishe
supt. poor house.
D Whltmer Il Co. $3.50 team To poe
farm.
C0nrt adjourned,
Richmond democrat., 1883-07-12

Agreat many of our farmers are
consoling themselves with the idea
that although the wet weather is a
drawback ON the cultivation of the
corn-crop, it has caused the meadows
to put forth a splendid crop of hay;
but we are of the opinion that there
will be a good corn crop this season in
spite of all the drawback. The wet
weather will no doubt cease after a
while, and then will be time enough to
give the corn some attention. Of
course there are some pieces of corn
that are drowned out in the low land,
but the upland, with favorable wealth
er for the future, and good care, looks
quite promising.