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A Candidates Ready Tongue.

Mr.. Mcdonald, of Indiana, seems to
be determined to exercise the old Hoos
ier political prerogative of committing
suicide. Just after the elections last
fall he came prominently before the
country as the probable choice of the
West in the next Democratic Conven-
ton lie rushed forthwith to Wash
ington, where he talked with such per-
feet freedom to everybody that it was
very evident he was willing and anx.
ious to sacrifice himself.
After time some kind but shrewd
friend bundled him off to Indiana with
an injunction against talking, since
which time less has been heard of him.
AS result his chances have greatly
improved. But it is now evident that
he has enemies and that they are deter.
mined he shall talk. The willing can
ddate has just submitted to another in
terview lie has evidently been down
TO Louisville to see Mr.. Watterson and
his enthusiasm has got the better of his
prudence. He insists upon tariff for
revenue only. He is sure, too, that the
tariff is the only national issue and that
the West and South will unite against
the present tariff aud protection.
The Indiana ex-senator is an excel
lent man in many respects. He has
shown many times that he had level
head. But he misreads the signs of the
times if these are his opinions and de-
liberately cuts himself off from all hope
by expressing them at this time. He
forgets 1880 aud demonstrates that he
knows nothing of politics. As things
now stand the Democrats have more
than a fighting chance for the next
Presidency; but the Democrats, con-
trolled by or surrendering to the Wat
tersonian policy, cannot come within
fighting distance of victory, let alone
commanding victory itself.
If Mr.. Watterson has taken Mr. Nc
Donald to the top of high mountain
aud promised him the Presidency lying
below him, the Indiana statesman
should be careful not to tell anyone of
the offer, because somebody will be
rash enough to question the erratic
Kentuckians title.--I'hiia. Times.
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Healthy Winter Grain,

The department of agricultural re-
ports the condition of the winter grain
crops on the lst of April over its entire
breadth The acreage for the wheat
crop is so bushels; last April
it was l0l, and in 1881, 85 bush
els. The most observing reporters
have examined the roots and in many
cases found them healthy while the
plants are brown. There is goood rea
son for believing that the real condition
of wheat is therefore less unpromising
than it seems. The averages of the
condition in states of large production
are Fl; New York, l0l bushels; Pcnnsyl
vania, 95 D.; Ohio, 20; Kentucky, so /;
Indiana, rs; Michigan, 90; Illinois, sO
Missouri, 80; Kansas, 70; California, 62.
The acreage of winter wheat varies
little from last year sbreadth. The re-
turns indicate an increse of one per
cent.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-04-13

A prize fight occurred just outside
the borough limits of Nanticoke on
last Friday, between Tom Slavin, of
Wanamie, and a man named Cava-
naugh A defiant challenge was
made by Slavin and Cavanaugh ac-
cepted. There were twenty-five rounds
fought, Slavin being knocked down
twenty one times. When time was
called for the twenty-third round Sla
vim lay PROSTATE on the ground bleed
ing from his wounds, and he failed to
come to time. His second Immediately
threw up the sponge, and Cavanaugh
was declared the winner. Slavin's face
was horribly mangled and for time
it was thought he would not recover.
Cavanaugh was not in much better
condition, being terribly cut and bruis-
ed. Cavauaugh is the lion of the day
among the IL,sh in the coal regions.
Already talk is heard of train
ing him for the professional ring. No
arrests were made.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-04-13

The magnificent mantle which the
Czarina will wear at the coming coro-
nation is made of cloth of gold, border
ed with armorial bearings embroidered
in silk and gems. The crown placed
on her head will be the one used at the
coronation of the Empress Catherine
ii. aud Elizabeth. Its value is eslima-
ted at three millions of roubles, and is
composed of diamonds, rubies, and a
large number of pearls. In her scepter
will blaze the great Orloff diamond,
which is said to weigh eight carats
more than the Koh moor The pro
cession will consist of thirty-three car
riages. That of the Czarina was made
at Berlin by the orders of Frederick
the great, and presented by him to the
Empress Elizabeth. 1t is kind of
double throne without springs, but
hung on four bands of red velvet A
single window, framed in white satin,
forms the front, and the imperial eagles
and the crown set in brilliants adorn
the panels 1t will be drawn by eight
white horses, caparisoned with red vel
vet and flashing with gold and precious
stones.
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A Flock Of Fifty Eagless
SOMETHING THAT MAY CAUSE THE pUZ.
ZLED NATURALIST TO KNIT Ills BROws.

ZLED NATURALIST TO KNIT Ills BROWS.
A flock of eagle; is believed to be a
rare thing, but that is just what Nick
Maher, ex Sheriff of Dakota county,
and X l. Ward, of this city, saw late
ly. These two gentlemen were return
ing from Jackson to Sioux city, com
ing by the island road When about
four miles out from Covington, in Col
onel Orl's timber in Brushy bend, they
saw on the trees ahead of them what
thev at first supposed was a flock of
turkeys 8 Coming nea,er they saw that
the birds were not turkeys but eagles,
bald eagles, too AS they came close
most of them flew off toward the north
and were hid by the timber. But six
remained. Among these six was one
which looked like Old Abe, the Wis
consin war eagle. This one craned his
neck as the two men passed directly
under the tree where he sat. The men
halloed, but neither this white headed
veteran or any of the six flew off. Mr..
Ward says there were fully so eagles in
this flock, Their pluInage was not all
alike, some being gray headed and
others with white heads Both gentle
men are confident about the identity of
the birds. They were not fish hawks
nor buzzards, but bald eagles, that they
saw. 1t is possible that these bald ca
giles had been south to winter and so
happened to come back in body
The bald eagle is not entirely the
noble bird that he is pictured by the
poets. Truth compels- the statement
that he is by birth and practice thief,
and his principal source of support the
fish-hawk, which bird he robs remorse-
lessly. He will catch rabbits and other
small game when he cannot find fish
hawk to rob, and when on the tramp
and hard up will eat carrion. The bald
eagle, it may be mentioned in this cor
necton, is the bird of our country
lSiO'hc city Journal.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-04-13

The 10Th of the present month will
mark the centennial of an event whose
importance in the history of the coun-
try is, perhaps, equal in Importance to
the 4th of July, l776. 1t was on this
day that the Continental army was in
formed by General Washington of the
ratification of the treaty of peace, and
the acknowledgment by great Britain
of the independence of the American
states The two events are complement
airy; the one marking the period when
the great desi IN was determined upon,
the other its successful accomplishment.
1t was for some time questioned which
of the two dates was the more proper
from which to date the existence of the
United States as an Independent COM
monwealth. OF course, patriotic en-
thusiasm naturally led the colonists to
insist upon the earlier date. Certainly,
the one hundredth anniversary of the
day when the announcement was made
that our country was recognized as be-
longing to the family of nations deserv-
es, at any rate, some kind of celebra-
tion.-Gdzette ee Bulletin.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-04-13

Governor Dawes, of Nebraska, has
appointed Wednesday, April ls, as Ar
Dor Day. The State Board of Agri-
culture offers liberal premiums for the
greatest number of trees planted during
the present month by any person, and
for the greatest number of trees plant
ed during the present year, and spe-
cial premium-kuown as Arbor- Day
premium--for the greatest number of
trees planted upon the appointed day,
divided and classified as to varieties.
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A PPEAL NOTICE.

Appeals Will be held on the assessment of
1883, between the hours OF a. m. and p IN. OF
each day as follows, to.wit:
April 9th-For Hemlock, Montour and Mt. Pleas
ant, at our office In Bloomsbury,
April lOth-For Greenwood Madison and Pine, at
the house Of llumphry Parker, In Mill
vile.
April 1lth-For Orange, at the house OF Samuel
Hagenbuch, IN Orangeville.
April l2th-For Benton, jackson and Sugarloaf, at
the house OF Hiram Hess, in Benton.
April 13th-For Flshingcreek at the store OF Moses
Mclienry In saltwater
April 1ith-For Centre, at the election house In
Centre.
April l6th-For Berwick and Briarcreek, at the
house OF j. IL. Hoyt, In Berwick.
April luh-For Miiiiln at the house OF Aaron Hess,
in Mlninyille.
April isth--For Beaver and Main, at the house OF
j. f. Longenberger In Malnvllle
April l9th-For Locust and Roaringcreek at the
house OF Daniel Knorr, In Numidla.
April 20th-For Centralia and Conyngham, at the
house OF ID. +. Curry, In Centralia.
April 2lst-For Catawissa and Franklin, at the
house OF j. b. Kistler, In Catawissa.
April 23rd-For Bloom and Scott, at our office In
Bloomsbury.
notice OF his or her valuation days before the
appeal
CHARLES LES iREIcHART, | commrs
JOSHUA FETTERMAN, J ColunIDla CO.
Attest, j. b, CASEY, Clerk
Commissioners ONCE Bloomsbury, March 90, 1888
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-04-13

B +, Shaub, Superintendent of the
Public Schools of Lancaster county,
was elected Principal of the State Nor
nal School at Millersville Saturday
afternoon. DIR Edward Brooks, who
had been connected with the school for
twenty-five years, sixteen of which he
was Principal, resigned some time ago,
on account of ill-health. The newly
elected Principal has been County Su-
per1tendent ten years, previous to
whi n he was Principal of the High
school of Strasburg He has been a
teacher at Millersyille also.
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Sprague was defeated for governor
of Rhode Island last week.
The uarrishnrn Pntriot has nnt

The Harrisburg Patriot has put in
use new Hoe press, four cylinder
They have also dropped the word Har-
risburg from their heading, and inser-
ted cut representing the Capitol, the
rising sun--the enterprise of the manu-
factories-the out going of the early
trains. The words "The morning." in
the cut are surely appropriate since it
reaches its patrons as the first morning
paper-with us it comes seven hours in
advance of any daily with the dispatch
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NOTICE

Is hereby given that an application win be
made under the Act OF Assembly OF the Common
wealth OF PENNSYLVANIA entitled "An act 10 pro
tain corporations approved Aprll 29th, 1874, for
the charter OF an Intended corporation 20 be called
"catawlSsa Grange Exchange and Hall AsSOcia
vide erect and furnish hail and other building
IN the township OF Catawissa for the accOmmoda
tlon OF CatawlSsa Grange Patrons OF Husbandry
and for that purpose 20 have possess and enjoS
all the rights, benefits and privileges OF the said
Act OF Assembly JOHN q. YOCUM,
April 3rd, 1883 Attorney for IncOrporation
CIV
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-04-13

The poet John G. Whittier has never
been an Indian agent, nor even an In
dian commissioner, but he seems to
know what is wanted when he says
that the best way to settle the Indian
problem is to establish plenty of Indian
schools and see that they are literally
patron ized
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APPRAIsEMENTs.

The following widows Appralsements Will be
20 Court on the tifst Monday OF May
| is3, ana confirmed mist and unless excep.
tons b; ~ cd Within four days thereafter Will be
absolutely:
/ Karshner John estate deceased OF Pine town
township. Personality 1900 90
Baker John estate, deceased Beaver township
Realty 1900 %
lyey William estate, deceased, Hemlock town
ship. Personality 1900 90
4 Shuman George estate, deceased, Mnin
township, Realty 1900 90
lerner John estate, deceased, Locust town
ship. Personality Si65 10
Johnson James estate, deceased, Madison
township, Realty 1900 10
Harvey Walcott estate deceased, sugarloaf
township. Realty 1900 90
Rhawn Casper estate, deceased, Catawlssa
township. Personality 1900 90
WIN. KRICKBAUM,
Clerk q. q.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-04-13

There actually seems ground for sus-
picion that President Arthur went fish.
ing to escape from the opportunities of
Malone.
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NOR SALE,

A valuable business location in the village OF
ESpy, Scott township, Columbia county, where Is
already located the Pennsylvania Canal Com
pany's boat yards and docks, paying out a sum OF
$4,000 annually, In cash The property is located
In the centre OF town-on Main street and Light
street road; with good store house and ware
house. Juspthe place for doing general mercan-
tile trade. ROBT. s. HOWELL,
AZ 3w Agent.
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EOR SALE:
NOTICE,

In the matter OF the private alley In Greenwood
township near William Beshlines and p. f. Wei
liver'A
Among the records OF the Court OF Quarter Ses-
sions OF Columbia county II Is inter ALA thus con-
tained And now, February 5th, 1889, on reading
petition and motion of Geo. h. Elwe "A rule Is
granted to show cause why the said alley, de-
vacated, And 1t Is directed that said rule be pub
lshed In one newspaper In the county for four
successive weeks and that all persons having In
terests or rights in said alley, who are not petit
tioners, shall have notice thereof In writing duly
served upon them. Returnable the first Monday
OF May, 1883. By TIE COURT.
323.lW
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18th & Chestnut,
PHILADELPHIA.

HLTANTEO Energsstic,, Reliable men 70
w Vines shrubs, Poses, sc. Salary and
expenses paid. Fun Instructions given,
so inexperienced men can soon learn the business
Address J. u. LECLARE, BRIGHTON, N, ", u
mile east OF Rochester, N. "
apr cav
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DRIDGE ELECTION.

on May 7th, 1SS3 an election for officers OF the
Catawiss Bridge Company for the ensuing year,
will be held at the house OF Hester Kstler In Cat
awissa between the hours OF and p. m, on that
day. j. B. ROBINS,
4-63w Secretary.
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DMINISTRAlOR NOTICE.

Letters of administration In the estate OF Casper
Rhawn, late OF Catawissa, Columbia county, de
ceased, have been granted by the Register OF said
county to Clinton Ellis. All persons having
claims against the estate of said decedent are re-
quested to present them for settlement, and those
indebted to the estate to make payment TO the un-
dersigned administrator without delay.
CLINTON ELLIS,
apr SOW Administrator.
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SUMMER SILKS.

1t may b. thought e,rly fer thcee
goods, but n wv is the time to urchase,
and for several rea,ons:
FIRsT-Our stock is full AMI complete
in new, fresh gools.
SEcoND--All these goods have been
so bought an are marked at such
low priccj astj aifcrl but little profit
either to the mat ori or ourselves.
They cannot be sold lower, If as low,
later on.
THIRD Buying NOW affords ample
time to make up at leisure.
We have good relsonto to believe that
we are showing the most varied assort-
ment and best values ever offered in
this market
WE HAVE
STRIPE SILKS st - cents.
STRIPE SILKS S;t4S cents.
STRIPE SILKS at so cents.
STRIPE SILKS IT S. cents.
STRIPE SILKS at 65 cents
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DRIDGE DIVIDEND.

Attest j. Is. CASEY, Clerk
commissioners ONCE, Bloomsbury, March 90, 1889
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FOREIGN NOTES.

One thousand tenants in County Mayo desire
to e~migrate.
The loss by the recent fire at Hampton Cour,
Palace is estimated at $15o.OOO.
The defalcations of the late City Treasurer OF
London, Ont, aggregate S79.937.35.
The development of the resources of California
is retarded by the e~xactions of the railroads.
France has given notice to England of the in
terests which she means to protect in Egypt.
A mine is reported in Carrick, Couty Done
ga, ireland, and 2, 800 persons are in danger of
starving.
ALondon correspondent says that the mental
arrangement of the Sultan is becoming more ap-
parent daily.
Tvo-cent letter postage has resolved an afirma-
tive vote in the House of Representatives at
Washington.
An entire family at Sedalia, No., were poi
soned by drinking whisky, a child of two years
dying from it's effects.
The brewers in New York. Brooklyn, and New
Jersey, resolved to increase the wholesale price of
beer after January L.
Five hundred prisoners, charged with incen-
diarism and massacre at Alexandria, have been
ACaoG wing W NA0NANN
The Brooklyn Board of Education after spend
ing 81 ,ls4. III 81 during the year ending De-
cember 1. has now on hand $23l .047 46.
The terms of the-Austro-Germa alliance are
said to be that if either empire is attacked from
two sides the other shall render assistance.
Patrick Joyce, Myles Joyce and Patrick Casey,
the three men convicted of participation in the
murder of the Joyce family. were hanged in the
Jail at Galway
Russian exchange was never lower on the
Berlin Bourse. This is attributed to significant
utterances of Prince Bismarck's organs concern
ing the Austro- German alliance.
Lieutenant Colonel George W. Schofeld, of the
Sixth cavalry. committed suicide by shooting him
relf through the head at Fort Apache, A. I.
A well dressed stranger entered a jewelry store
in Cleveland, Ohio, and coolly walking behind
the counter carried off. unobserved. diamonds
and other gems valued in all at $4,000.
A Brooklyn man married a girl whom he met
at IL picnic on the way home from the festivities.
tie asked the Court to annul the marriage on the
ground that he was drunk at the time. Judge
Gilbert declined to do so. ~
The mysterious arrest recently made at Del
monico's turned out to have been that of Presi-
dent George j. Rice, of the Utica, Ithica. and
Elmira Rrailroad who is charged with hypothecat-
ing bonds which should have been cancelled.
The argument in the application for leave to
bring suit to annul the charter of the Western
Union Telegraph Company was concluded before
the Attorney-General who was unable to render
a decision at once. The Attorney General of
Pennsylvania has also commenced proceedings
against the Western Union.
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Curious Scene.


A curious scene was witnessed recently in
Newark, United States. Il seems that a certain
storekeeper had an electric light hung over the
door Of his shop. The wires conveying the cleo
fricity to the lamp hung outside the building.
and were connected in a roundabout fashion with
some iron posts, to which was attached q fence.
Unfortunately, the covering Of the wires was
worn away, and the electric dnid passed into the
fence. A weIl-known citizen passing by, hap
pened to lean against the fence, unaware that it
had become n battery, and in a moment he 50 ut
tered a Wild whoop and danced round the pave
ment,'' while his hat rolled into the gutter.
These unusual vagaries attracted the attention Of
the passers-by. One, in spite OF explanations,
declared it was = di-gracefuI to see an old man
drunk in the streets, and another ran of for a
policeman. Meanwhile, some OF Inc crowd seized
the fence to test the truth of the story. which
they found only too true. g1e policeman arrived
amidst a scene vi c0RfGriOn, and thought the
affair WIS a SIGHT At thus point "A number o
men whose Character could not be doubted inter
fered and Toached for the trnth ol 'he citizens
statement. The policeman glBgeTly touched tue
fence With his club. and that seli-same moment
the club sent whirling around the end OF bus
electrified arm while the crowd scattered on an
sides 10 avoid contact with it, fortunately an
electrician who happened TO be about explained
the pxstery. and the current was turned on
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~ 80 NAA
THE GREAT.
BY the Venerable Archdeacon George Mason, MA,
Of the Anglican Church, June IL, 1872
Well NAV we rescue from ObliviOn's grave,
The honor'd memory Of ~ gave
Our nation Iffe-and won himself n name.
Worthy Of record ON the scroll Of fame
What though unskil'd in arts Of modern war,
Unknown to him the mines Of classic lore,
His only learning H,eles wildly sung,
BY old KahWnSs. in our native tongue
Enough he knew to guide his fortune still,
And forc'd submission TO his iron will;
His proves babe our Island warfare cease,
And cen through blOodshed reared the Throns Of
Peace.
Victorious, union, crown with fav ring smiles,
This Second Egbert of our sunny Isles,
And cur new Banner to the winds unfurl'd,
Claimed recognition from the elder world
Long may il wave, may ehildren's children see.
It's bright folds hutter DER 4 people free
Con save our King With thankful hearts we pray,
On this. the GREAT KAMEHA1mHA's festal day
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Little All Sid.

From the Wesp.
Little All Sid
Was a Chinamsn kid
A cute little euss, you'd declare
With eyes full Of fun
And a nose that begun
Right up at the roots Of his hair.
Jolly and fat
Was this froHcsome brat
As he played through the long summer day.
And braided his cue
As his father used to
In Chinaland far, far away.
Once Ger a lawn
That All Sid played upon
A bumbls-bee few in the spring.
"Miliean buttsrhy p
Said he with winking eye
NE catches and pull OF nm wing.
Then with his cap
He struck il = rap
This innocent bumbley-bee-
And put its remains
In the seat Of his jeans;
For q pocket there had the Chinee.
Down on the green
Sat the little sardine
In q style that was strangely demure.
And said with a grin
That was brimful Of sin
NE mashee um butterfly sure"
Little All Sid
Was only a kid
Nor could you expect him to guess
What kind Of a bug
He was holding so snug
In the folds of his loose-6tting dress.
"Ki-yaI Ki-yip-yeP p
All Sid cried as he
Rose hurriedly up from that spot.
"Ka-yil Yuk-a-kanI
Dam UNI Mclean man
I'm butterfly belly much hot -
MMT c.. SPEDR.
q, F-,rc;sco D.o ~ 1ooo
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The Surprise symphony.

An anecdote of the year l17s shows US a
Characteristic illustration of Haydn's artistic
life work. After the year l766 the rim
made : sumner residence of the castle at
Esterhaz. on the Neuisedless See, where lie
Trmeined fully half the year, accompanied by
,heb hest of his musicians. Il was at that
time roung and lively, and consequently not
~ better off than the Others said Haydn
9Th 4 laugh. especially IN reference to the
iann;ogs ofhis musicians to go home to their
- 9nd children. "The Prince must have
w ,wn Of this very natural home'sickness for
Homs time. and the ludicrOus appearances
49, presented when he announced to them
tho; he had suddenly decided to remain
- two months longer amused him very
tneeJ saws Dies. The order plunged the
,"nn9 men into desp,Ir- They beseized the
T"nrsIiemeister, and 10 one symPalhIzed
O9Rh them more than Haydn. Should ne
VIII = ~netition ? That would only expose
Pr pr. to laughter. He put a multitude OF
is;I.r questions to himself, but without
sl =" What did he do? Not many even
s".fser the Prince was surprised.-Lye
OF Hayda-Upton.