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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-01-04

The young ladies of the Susquehanna
Social Society gave Leap Year party at
their hall on Wednesday night. Every
thing passed off very pleasantly.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-01-04

Photographs of the interior Of the Epis-
copal church have been taken by McKillip,
and are offered for sale for the benefit Of
the chapel fund
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-01-04

The installation of officers of Ent Post
g. A. r. will take place this Friday even
ing at 7.30 o'clock. The exercises will be
public and II general invitation is extend :
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-01-04

Every school teacher in the county
should take home newspaper, and we
would suggest to them that the COLUMBIAN
is just the paper they ought to take. $3.50
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-01-04

The new year was ushcred in at the resi-
dence of p. f. Writ, Esq, on Monday
night by large party of invited guests,
who enjoyed themselves immensely.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-01-04

Rev. S. w. Seibert, Presiding Elder will
preach in the Evangelical Church next
Sabbath afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-01-04

Rheumatism, disordered blood, general
debility, and many chronic diseases pro-
nounced incurable, are often cured by
Browns Iron Bitters.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-01-04

We are indebted to Hon. T. j. Wander
slice for a copy of the pamphlet laws Of
1888.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-01-04

Deacon James Elliott, one OF the oldest
residents in Bradford county, died recent
ly aged 95 years.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-01-04

Last Saturday morning rug caught fire
from the register at the Central Hotel 1t
was discovered in time to prevent confla-
grafton
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-01-04
CAUSE AND EFFECT.

AT times symptoms of indigestion are
present. uneasiness of the stomach, &c, u
moisture like perspiration, producing itch
ing at night, or when one is warm, cause
the Piles. The effect is immediate relief
upon the application OF DR.. Basanlxo's Pile
Remedy, which costs you but 80 cents and
is sold by &. a. Klein. July 13-eow
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-01-04

Last Tuesday was the day when many
good resolutions were made. Wednesday
was the day when most of them were bro
hon
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-01-04

A very pleasant sociable was held al
Winona hall on Christmas night, by the
members of the company.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-01-04

If you contemplate going West, call at
the Pennsylvania r. R. ticket office, Main
st. Bloomsbury w. G. Mckinney agent.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-01-04

EVERY PROMISE backed by guaran-
tee Ackers Dyspepsia Tablets will give
immediate relief Price % & 80 cts. Sold
by j. II. KinpOrts, druggist.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-01-04

For SALE.-A steam engine nearly new,
six horse power. Inquire at this office.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-01-04

Interesting exercises were held by thu
different Sunday schools last week, ap
propriate for the Christmas season.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-01-04

Smallpox has become epidemic at Gi-
rardville, SchuyllSill county.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-01-04
LOCAL NOTICES.

For bargains in ranges, stoves and stove
repairs of all kinds go to Sharpless' found
ry. Dee 2S-t4
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-01-04

The audit in the estate of Hannah La
mon, deceased, will be held on January
23rd.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-01-04
BUSINESS NOTICES.

HUNDREDS WRITE they owe their
lives and present good health to Ackers
English Remedy for Consumption, Coughs,
Colds, &c. Sold by j. IL. Kinports, drug
gist
FBThe voice of the people, No family
Dyes were ever so popular as the Diamond
Dyes. They never fail The Black is far
superior to logwood The other colors are
brilliant Wells, Richardson & Co., Bur
lington, Vt.
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Tickets to all points in the West on sale
at the Office OF w. G. Mckinney.
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Argument court OH the 9th inst.

The Fantastic parade in Berwick on
Christmas was a success.
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Correct Railroad Time Table.

Correct Railroad Time Table.
Trains on the Philadelphia H. n. leave Rupert
as follows:
NORTH. SOUTH.
G36 o. m. 11.45 a. IN.
400 p m 6:l3 y. IN.
Trains on the d. L. & w. r. II leave Bloomsbury
as follows:
NORTH. SOUTH.
7.27 a. m. 1926 q. m,
1922 a. IN. 11:b2 q. IN.
6:36 y. m. 4:36 D. IN.
The liA5 train south connects with the Phila-
depha Reading at Rupert, aud with the N )r-
thern Central at northumberland.
The S:25 a. IN. train connects at Northumberland
with the g.2j train on Pennsylvania road reaching
Philadelphia at 3ij p. IN.
The ii:45 train connects with Philadelphia and
Reading road at Rupert at 1850 reaching Phlladel-
phia at 600 p. M
The ll:d5 train connects with Pennsylvania road
at Northumberland at 1:i5, reaching Philadelphia
at 7:25 p. IN.
The 4:30 p. m. train connects with Pennsylvania
road at Northumberland at S.O5 p. m, and reaches
Philadelphia at 3:v5 a. IN.
Trains on the N & W. b. Railway pass Bloom
Ferry rs follows:
NORTH. SOUTH.
7:4i q. IN. 1901 p. IN.
6.3l y. IN. 1:O7 p. IN.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-01-04
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

Prof. Johonnot took up the subject Of
Spelling in our schools. His views were
phiosophic, very good but rather radical,
and excited considerable discussion. Prof.
Johonnot showed his views to be based
upon principle, and hence rational.
Miss Armstrong. of Berwick, gave a
most able and instructive paper on "Gen-
eral and Rhetorical Work" She gave an
outline of some of the work done in her
own school. The object of the work was
to arouse and stimulate the pupils to make
research for themselves in the fields of lit
erature, and to familiarize them with the
world of books.
DIR. l.. b. Kline, member Of the Catawis-
sa school board, was then introduced and
gave lecture on Hygiene. He said he
aimed to open this important subject to
the thoughtful teacher. He spoke at
length on the importance Of ventilation
and exercise, and the necessity OF the
teacher carefully watching the physical as
well as the mental education of the
child.
After short recess Mr.. D. c. McHenry
one of Berwick's most earnest school di
rectors, and school men, gave short prac
tical talk to the directors and teachers. II
was clear and to the point. He strongly
advocated grading salaries of teachers &C
cording to qualifications, and gave some Of
the difficulties under which directors labor
He was followed by Dep. Supt. Houck
who answered questions and decided
points of law handed to him by the drec.
tors and teachers. He followed this with
an earnest talk to directors and teachers
urging them to raise the standard of the
teachers profession. His remarks were re-
ceived with the highest appreciation by
the audience, as was evinced by frequent
applause.
Institute adjourned to meet at 1880.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-01-04

England, and expressed hope for the fu.
ture literary greatness Of our own Repub-
| lie.
The second address for the afternoon
was given by Col. Sanford who was called
upon unexpectedly. He spoke at some
length upon the Importance Of character
in man. and the necessity of having
heart to sympathize with those beneath us
in station. His address was elevating,
splced with his usual general humor.
Superintendent Houck now took theInoor.
He held in contrast the present system
of education with those of years gone by.
He drew some very ludicrous pictures
| Of the government and instruction OF
the schools OF thirty years ago. He urged
upon the teachers the necessity of study
ing ways and means to roach the hearts Of
| their pupils, and thus arouse them to aspire
to nobler manhood and purer woman
hood.
The exercises were interspersed with mu-
sic by Prof. Niles and daughter.
TUESDAY EVENING.
Exercises opened with music by Orches-
ira in charge of Prof Niles.
Mr.. A. V. Bower of Berwick recited a
selection from Longfellow's "IIiawatha,"
| the Famine" 1t was well and feeingly
recited.
This was followed by Col J. p Sauford's
lecture on "China and Japan" lie enter
tained the audience for one hour and
half, in his usual humorous and instruct
i've style.
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
The institute called to order by Supt.
Grimes, at 0 a. m. Devotional exercises
conducted by Rev. Manhart, after which
Prof. Johonnot gave some instruction on
| the subject Of Thought and Expression"
He laid down a number of principles to be
| observed by the teacher in his efforts to
awaken the minds of his pupils to more in
tense activity. He then took up the sub
Ject OF Composition, and spoke very forci-
bly, on the necessity of beginning the sub.
ject early in the course of instruction.
Children should be taught to write as they
enter school, and original compo sition in
its simplest forms begun as soon as posi-
bic after that
Dr. Higbec gave short talk on "Classif-
cation" Some pointed remarks were made
to the directors, on surrounding the teach
crs and pupils with conditions favorable to
aesthetic and moral culture as well as the
culture of the intellect
The exercises were varied by singing, the
music being furnished by Miss Nettie Stiles
Prof. Heck of Orangeville, gave lecture
on "How can teachers best improve them
| selves while teaching" He suggested many
| subjects that the earnest consc ientious
teacher could work up. The teacher can
not afford to be an idler He must work.
and endeavor to cultivate himself intellect
ually and socially.
Miss E. B. Guie OF Catawissa was in
tro duced to the audience and gave an ear
nest and practical talk on the subject "Elo-
cution." She said the subject of reading
was well taken care of as far as the pri-
mary schools were concerned, but the ad-
vanced classes were sadly neglected in this
important branch People so often get the
thought only without feeling what is read.
| Gesture comes naturally, as does the tones
of joy, sorrow, &c. She closed by pay
! ing compliment to Miss Helen Potter rs
an elocutionist.
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"TIIE BOSS"

Joplin, Mo.-Dr. j. B. Morgan says : II
find that Browns Iron Bi.ters gives entire
satisfaction to all who use it.
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AFTER CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-06-07
BLOCK OF sIxrEES SECTIONS.

Here are sixteen sections of land,
every odd-numbered section of which
is the property of some railroad or a
private purchaser of some road. The
land board proposes to lease those sec
tions which belong to the state. The
intending lessee must take the railroad
land also, at such price as the railroad
company may desire to put upon it.
He is completely at the mercy of the
railroad. Our laws compel him 10
fence the land he leases, if he wants to
protect it, but makes it q misdemeanor
in 50 fencing to inclose other
lands without the owners writ
ten consent. To avoid the pen
atty of this law, the lessee is
compelled TO fence each section sepa-
rately, at enormous expense, or buy
the right to inclose the railroad land.
That is he must lease or buy
the railroad land, whether he
wants it or not. Nobody ever
accused railroad corporation OF
falling to make the most of every ad.
vantage, and it is not a violent assump.
ton to take for granted that they will
put the price as high as the business
will bear"
Perhaps this is the first instance in
the history of the United States where
state legislation and the supplements
ry work of state officials has been such
as to force one citizen to buy or lease
lands of another at such price as may
be demanded by the owner. 1t is al
least the first time in the history o
Texas that railroad corporation hai
used the state government rs lane
agent, and we very much misinterpre
the disposition of the people if they d,
not condemn the whole system tina
gives such unheard-of advantages t,
railroads.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-06-07

ALL old Texans will indorse this
from the Hillsboro Visitor: "There
are great many old Texans in Hill
county, and all of them, no doubt, re-
member the deprivations and hardships
they had to undergo when this was a
frontier, and especially do they re-
member what an important factor the
COW was in bringing in revenue dur
ing the interval Of opening up the farm
and the time that the fields began to
yield a revenue sufficient to keep Betsy
and the baby a-going. This, no doubt,
was the cause Of such an overwhelming
majority for free grass, as expressed in
DIR. Douglass resolution at the county
convention Saturday last; and why
these men who have faced the hardships
OF developing new country areslow to
take away from others that which they
themselves have enjoyed and been
benefited by"
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-06-07

WHY shouldn't Joe Sayers stand
chance for something this year? Is he
out of politics entirely? 1t is worthy
of remembrance that the policy and
theories urged by Sayers and his small
band of supporters four years ago, and
for which they were hooted, Missed
and ridiculed in the Dallas convention.
are the policy and theories of the
Democratic Larty in Texas to-day. If
ever man was v!ndicated, Sayers is
the man. He has ability and common
sense, and might with propriety be
called to the front again. For example,
there is the question of the congress
sional succession down there. Hancock
says he doesn't want to go to Wash
ington again. There are plenty OF
men in the district competent to sue
coed him, and among the number Is
Joe Sayers.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-06-07
Free Grass an Issue.

the Democratic party will not, perhaps.
adopt herd-law platform, neither will 1t in
dorse free grass; but the party must con-
denim the lease system. This 1t may do with.
out losing strength In the free-srass country
or elsewhere. II the politicians were equal
10 the emergency they would pledge the
party to speedy sales OF IN, land and The
adoption OF a herd law TO compel purchases.
Galveston News.
In other words, the News thinks the
party will trim" instead of boldly
declaring what it deems the right. The
News presumes on the course of the
party In national affairs. But all this
discussion looks like free grass is an
issue. The organs of the land syndi-
Gates and pasture lords said 1t was not.
Senator Gibbs says 1t is mere "matter
OF legislative detail" and now thew
are telling us the lease law must be
modified; indeed, will be modified.
The organs and the politicians and
land syndicates didn't find the people
as sound asleep as they expected.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-06-07

If Wash Jones makes up his mind
to run for congress the Democrats down
there will do well to keep in mind the
old adage about sending "a boy to
MILL" etc. The shibboleth of Demo.
cratic nomination, with any sort of a
man as the nominee, won't win with
G. Washington Jones as the opposition
Say what people will of
Jones, but with the masses he is to-
day, as he has been for years, one of
the most popular and intrinsically
strong men in Texas. 1t will take the
best Democrat in the district to beat
Wash Jones.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-06-07
Rntlar.

The New York Sun is brilliant but
erratic. 1t sounds strange to hear 1t,
in all calmness and with apparent sin
certify, discussing Gen. Benjamin f.
Butler as possible presidential NOM
inee of the Democratic party this
year. We take these sentences from a
recent editorial article In the Sun.
VIII tho Democratic convention at Chi
cago also nominate Butler? IL Is doubtful
He has good many enemies in the Dcmo.
cratic party. He will have
supporters thsrs, and supporters of zeal and
industry, but I'VE suppose there won't be
enough of them; and yet we here record our
opinion that Butler would make n stronger
candidate and better president than several
of the more orthodox aud regular Demo-
cratic statesmen. But perhaps the conven.
ton may not take any OF these old foeies
after all. Nobody knows. But one thing
everybody may know II Butler isbeaten, he
will never shed a tear or whine whimper.
Butler, it is true, is delegate to the
Democratic national convention, and
he will go there backed by the NOM
nations, already received, of the
Greenback and anti-monopoly con-
ventions. He is bold, shrewd and fer
tile of resource. He is rich and can,
If he wishes, tap bar'l that is as big
as any other mans. Butler can never
get the Southern Democratic vote,
though, even If nominated at Chicago,
and without the Southern electoral
votes no Democrat can be president.
In the South Buffers nomination
would induce thousands of Democrats
in every state to go up to the polls in
November and put in an open vote for
Blaine, Arthur, or whoever is the
Republican nominee. Butler as the
Democratic nominee Is a contingency
too grotesque to be seriously consid-
cred, and it must be inferred that the
Sun is in one of its erratic moods when
1t talks about such thing. If the
suggestion were presented on the first
of April it would be better understood.
The South remembers the Horace
Greeley episode, and it has vowed that
If forgiven for that escapade it will
never, no never, go wandering after
sentimentalisms or sensations again.
Butler must look to Gen. Weaver and
the Greenbackers for all the votes he
gets in the electoral college next year.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-06-07
Railroad Influence in the Land Depart,

Railroad Influence in the Land Depart
ment.
The railroad companies in this state
are the possessors of a good many acres
of land granted by the state in aid of
railway construction. They are re-
quired by the constitution and laws of
the state to dispose of this land within
twelve years from the time it was
granted, failing to do which the lands
revert back to the state. With this
immense landed interest, the railroad
corporations are deeply concerned in
the land policy of the state. Crafty
and far-seeing men are at the head Of
these corporations, and they are cum
ming in their methods of shaping leg
islation for their benefit. Deeply aware
of the feeling among the people of the
state which jealousy guards against
railroad intrusion, the trained man
ayers of railway interests often resort
to indirect means to gain advantages
which they could not do openly. The
hand Of the railroad attorney in the
recent land legislation in Texas is not
invisible. Whatever adds to the value
of their property and helps the sale of
their lands will command their quick
attention and support.
The present policy of the state land
board, with its pretense of devotion to
the interests of the school children, is,
in its operation, highly favorable to
the landed interests of the railroads.
Perhaps unconsciously, but not the
less effectively, the land board is doing
more to put up the price of railroad
land and force people to buy or lease
it than the land commissioners of all
the roads in the state. This may be
explained by the following diagram:
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-06-07
The Fort Worth Exposition.

When Atlanta, few years ago,
broached her exposition scheme there
were not lacking towns in Georgia to
raise guffaw at the bare suggestion.
Savannah, Macon, Athens, Augusta,
Columbus-all the large cities were
filled with merriment at the idea, and
fora while they had lots of fun out OF
1t. But as Atlanta went ahead with
her preparations the scoffsrs were al
fenced, for they saw that Atlanta was
In earnest. And then, fairly con-
quered by the pluck and public spirit
of the whilom burt Of their jokes, they
actually went to work To help Atlanta
make a success OF her undertaking,
which she did. Fort Worth may have
a somewhat similar experience In put
ting her great aspiration flor 1887 on
foot and into practical shape. But II
Fort Worth has the pluck to 20
ahead, showing her filth by her
works, she will win the fight and 81
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-06-07
No, g..

Powell Cole,.a farmer and stock. raiser OF
c ay county, who has amassed snug for
tune by the two industries, has come right
out in The GAZETTE In favor of free grass.
How much state school land or other public
land is inclosed by Mr.. C.'s fenceg It's little
hard, Mr.. c., but then You have no right TO
claim the exclusive use of land that does not
belong to You. Turn your stock loose on the
range. Mr.. c., aud the grass is free perfectly
free.-Evening Democrat.
Men always bolster up a bad and
sinking cause with Misrepresentation
Thisis common dodge now of the land
syndicate organs. Powell Cole, farm
er of Clay county, has 80 acres in a
stock pasture; he has 200 acres in small
grain, corn, vegetables, fruit, etc.
Besides this, he has 5000 acres un-
fenced, on which his cattle and the
cattle of his neighbors Craze at will.
Powell Cole is a free-grass man.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-06-07
A Reformatory Demanded,

The district judge at Longview had
a boy, only fourteen years of age, be-
fore him the other day, charged with
theft. In some courts this lad would
have been sent to the penitentiary.
Judge Booty gave him lecture nut
him under bond Of 800 and sent him
home, which is virtually a dismissal
OF the ease as long as the boy behaves
himself. In view of the fact that the
STATE has no reformatory for juvenile
sinners, the Longvlew Judge acted
with wisdom and humanity. To have
sent the boy to the penitentiary would
nave ruined him forever; as 1t Is he
mas opportunity and incentive for re-
form. Not week passes but the ur.
gent necessity Tor reformatory Is
demonstrated.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-06-07
The Wabash indebtedness.

sr. LOUIS, June 6.-Application has
been filed in the United States circuit
court by the receiver of the Wabash
railway, setting forth the approximate
amount due by the COMPANY far
labor, supplies, mechanics' liens and
taxes, and asking that the court de-
clde what amount Of receivers certia.
s rates It would authorize them to issue.
ane amount due for labor is stated as
over million; for material and sun
plies, over ,$75o,0OO; taxes, over 5000 .
WV mechanics liens over S3b
NY, or Ia round numbers $4,000 OOo
me certificates are to run not less than
one nor more than two years, bear :
per cent, interest and be Issued In de-
no. mominatlons OF 5000, $40, 900 and 500 .
600 each. They are To be dlsnossd a. ~
al par and used as collateral for RAISING
money 10 pay the company's debts In
ehe direction named above.