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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-10-24

Quarterly meeting at the Evangelical
Church next Sabbath. Rev. S. W. Seibert,
Presiding elder, will preach on Saturday
evening, Sabbath morning and evening
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NORTH POLE EXPEDITIONS,

Prize fights, lotteries, walking matches,
and balloon ascensions are usually hum
bugs OF the worst sort. DR.. Thomas Ec-
lectrc Oil is not humbug 1t is o quick
cure for aches and sprains, and is just as
good for lameness.
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Sons Blankets cheaper than
ever before. 1t will pay you to
examine.
Columbia yarns at Clark
& Sons.
ladies, You will find at
Clark Il Sons the largest line of
Cloths, Plushes, Astrachans and
Seal Cloths for making coats at
prices much lower than last year,
\ good Ga Cloaking, $l.25.
Cotton fannels &c yd. and
up, all wool Red Flannels 25c
and up, Best Cheyiots s and Sc
yd, good tickings 10 and 124c Il
yd, good A muslins sc yd and
up, Calicoes ) and &c Il yd.
Children's Ready made
Coats at II. j. Clark & Sons.
VOGE will find Il large line of
Ladies and Children's wool Ho-
siery at Clark 4 Sons at lowest
prices.
You will find the largest and
best assortment of Cashmere
/ gloves in the country at Clark d
Sons at prices lower than ever.
II Bargains in Handker-
chiefs at Clark & Sons.
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Planning mill in lumber yard.
have all kinds of worked lumber-white
pine, yellow pine and hemlock flooring
white pine and hemlock German siding,
surface boards, surface siding wainscot-
ing, moulding, All kinds Of lumber in
rough, AT Iightstreet, by
aug 22-3m SILAs YoUSG.
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Suits made up in city style by expert
enced workmen. Call and see what to
wear and how to wear it, at David Low
enberg's, the fine merchant tailor OF
BlOOmsburg
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.gAny person wanting permanent en-
ployment, at good salary, should not over
look the advertisement of p. N. Nicholas
Il Co. 1t is reliable firm.
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WHY WILL YOU

Cough when Shiloh's Cure will give you
immediate relief. Price 10 cents, so cents
and 81. Sold by Meyer Bros.
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ID. Lowenbcrg's exhibit of fine clothing,
trunks, satchels, &c, was neatly arranged,
and attracted much attention at the fair.
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4 Prize Flag.

a handsome flag will be presented to the
township that shows the largest gain in
votes over the election of 1882.
ID. LowENBERG,
Chm. Dem. County Committee.
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w. ]. Correll had on exhibition beauti-
full suit OF parlor furniture, and bed room
set. Correll always has fine stock on
hand.
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Resolutions OF Condolences.

OgANGEyILLE, Oct, 10th.
WHEREAS, 1t has been the will of our
all.wise Heavenly Father to remove by the
hand of death two OF our Sabbath School
children.
Resolved, That through the death or Char
lie Snyder and Mary Megargle we have
lost two faithful and beloved members of
our flock,
Resolved, That while we feel deeply our
loss, yet we know that God has removed
them not for our bereavements but that we
may be moved to think more of the uncer-
tainty of life and of the necessity of prepa-
ration for future existence.
Resolued, That we truly sympathize with
the sorrowing families, and hope that be-
hind the dark cloud of present sorrow they
may be led to see the face of Him that
does not willingly atliict.
Resolred, That copies Of these resolutions
be sent to the county papers for publica-
ton and one to each of the bereayed fami-
lies.
WIN, G. NoLL,
Miss MAGGIE CONNER, Com.
Miss ELLA STEWART.
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The house of William Hartman on Iron
street was entered on Friday evening IN
the absence of the family, and some wear
ing apparcl and other articles taken.
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Reader, If you have received bill for
subscription by mail, it is because it is due
and we need it. Please attend to it at
once.
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Our collector, W. II. Jacoby, will be at
the Benton fair next week, il the weather
is favorable, with bills for that section of
the county.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-10-24

A word to the wise.-The most complete
and varied stock OF Fall and Winter goods
can now be seen at the popular store Of
David Lowcnberg
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Misses Katie Gardner and Millic knorr
competed for the prize offered for eques-
trianism at the fair, and won much APP
plause for their grace and skill on horse
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THAT HACKING COUGH
can be so quickly cured by Shiloh's Cure.
We guarantee it. For sale by Meyer
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MARRIAGES.

CHRISTIAN-BOGAR On Thursday
Oct, 16, at Bloomsburg by Rev. F. P. Man
hart, John Arthur Christian and Emma
Bogart.
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of Bourbon, Ind, says "3oth myself and
wife owe our lives to Shiloh's Consumption
Cure" Sold by Meyer Bros.
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G. g. Gallignan and E. b. Brewer each
had fine displays of stoves and heaters at
the fair.
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Bargains unprecedented are now offered
in Fall and Winter clothing Elegant
styles, new patterns, enticing prices, AT
the popular store of David Lowenberg'
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-10-24

made miserable by that terrible cough.
Shiloh's Cure is the remedy for you. For
sale by Mover Bros.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-10-24

Nearly all the brick layers in town have
been working at the new M. Z. Church at
Catawissa for some time past
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THE DEAD LINE" I"

sHILoH's CATARRH REMEDY,
a positive cure for catarrh, diphtheria and
canKer mouth. Sold by Meyer Bros.
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The paint pavilion of Meyer Bros, was
one of the finest exhibits on the fair ground.
1t was arranged with much taste.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-10-24

And liver complaint, you have printed
guarantee on every bottle of Shiloh's Vital
izer. Sold by Meyer Bros.
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BUSINESS NOTICES.
snILoH's YrrALIzKR

is what you need for Constipation, loss of
Appetite, Dizziness and all symptoms Of
Dyspepsia. Price 10 and 75 cents per bot
tie. For sale by Meyer Bros.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-10-24

A new stock of single and double Broche
and Paisley Shawls at Lutz & Sloan's,
cheaper than ever.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-10-24

SHIL0HS CURE WILL
| Immediately relieve Group, whooping
cough and bronchitis. Sold by Meyer
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CATARRH CURED,

with Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint
Shiloh's Vltalizer is guaranteed to cure
you. For sale by Meyer Bros.
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health and sweet breath secured by Shi.
loh's Catarrh Remedy, Price so cents.
Nasal Injector free, For sale by Meyer
RrOS
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A sewer is being laid from the Jail to
Market street.
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Miserable by indigestion, constipation, diz
illness, loss of appetite, yellow skin Shi
loh's Vitalzer is positive cure. Sold by
Meyer Bros.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-10-24

Fine all-wool black Cashmeres at Lutz
IL Sloan's for so cents "A yard
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-10-24

Ladies, you will find our 40 cent corset
as good as any so cent corset sold. Clark
81 Son.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-10-24

"HAOKMETACK,"
A lasting and fragrant perfume. Price 25
and so cents. Sold by Meyer Bros.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-10-24

The newest aud latest styles just receiy-
ed in Fall hats, IN stiif and soft-new,
nobby and nice ~ d. Lowenberg's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-10-24

Messrs. Rhawn and Yocum addressed a
democratic meeting in Mittlin on Monday
night.
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g, G, Mari pays "a cents for Eggs and
80 cents for choice butter.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-10-24

Headquarters for trunks, satchels, va
lses, robes, &C., at David Lowenbcrg's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-10-24

Best Muslin 7c yd by bolt at l, w, Hart
man IL Sons.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-10-24

The Bloom band went to the Washingt N
vile fair on Thursday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-10-24

There will be an adj ourned session OF
Court on November 10th.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-10-24

LUMBER LUMBER! FOR SALE CHEAP.
Hemlock boards, plank by 4, joice,
bill stuff, 10, 12, IA, 1G, 1S and 90 feet long
worked lumber, flooring, German and bev-
siding, surface boards and siding, sawed
shingles No /, 2 and 3, chestnut, hemlock
and pine, shingle and ceiling lath.
| have made arrangements with a couple
of steam saw mills if there is any thing
that haven't got | can get it at short no.
tice at Light Street by
July 25-3m SILAS YOUNG.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-10-24

C. q. Marr wants dried Raspbenies and
pitted Cherries.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-10-24

Striped Jersey cloths for Jackets, at
Clark & Son.
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Ladies' good black Jerseys at Lutz 81
Sloans for 81 .25.
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Remedy. Price SO cents. Sold by Moysr
Bros.
"Rough on Rats" clears out Rats, Mice
15c.
"Rough on Corns," for corns, bunions,
15c.
Thin people. "Wells' Health Rcncwer"
restores health and vigor, cures dyspepsia,
&c. 81.
"Rough on Toothache" instant relief.
15c
Ladies who would retain freshness and
vivacity don't fail to try "Wells' Health
Renewer."
"Buchu-paiba," greatkidncy and urinary
cure.
Flies, reaches, ants, bed-bugs, rats mice,
cleared out by ''Rough on Rats" 15c.
"Rough on Coughs, ," troches, 15ci liquid,
25c.
For children, slow in development, puny
and delicate, use wells Health Renewer."
Rough on Dentist" tooth powder, Try
It 15c.
Nervous weakness, dyspepsia, sexual
debility cured by "Wells' Health Renewer."
81.
"Mother Swan'sWorm Syrup, for fever.
ishness, worms, constipation tasteless-
| 25c.
Singing, irritation, all Kidney and Uri-
nary complaints cured by ''Buchu. paiba."
| 81.
Night sweats, fever, chils, malaria, dys-
pepsia, cured by "Wells' Health Renew
| er."
"My husband (writes LADY, is three
times the man since using "Wells' Health
| Renewer."
If you are falling broken, worn out and
nervous, use "Wells' Health Renewer." "
81.
Prevalence OF Kidney complaint in Amer
lea; "Buchu-paiba" is quick, complete
cure. 81.
June 16-1y cow
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Remember that Lutz & Sloan are selling
velveteens and silk velyets very cheap.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-10-24

$500 buys full size, all-wool, good
double Shawl at Lutz & Sloan's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-10-24

For lame back side or chest use Shiloh's
Porous Plaster. Price 25 cents. For sale
by Meyer Bros.
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Mimiu.

For sale cheap, fine lemon tree, call on
Mrs. &. B. Brockway.
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$500 10 spring chickens,
1888 l-S old hens,
7777 II pigeons,
GG66 1-G ducks,
5555 1-5 geese,
4444t good calves,
3333s large shoats,
2222l lbs. pitted cherries,
iii lbs. dried raspberries.
All the above wanted at Light Street, by
July 25-3m SILAS YOUNG.
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GROUP, WHoOPING COUGH
and Bronchitis Immediately relieved by
ShilOh's Cure. For sale by Mover Bros.
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A UDITOR'S NOTICE.
ESTATE or JOS sEpg HARTMAN. pEoEAsEp

ESTATE OF JOS BPH HARTMAN, DECEASED.
The Undersigned auditor appointed by the Or
phans Conrt OF Columbia county, to make dstTt-
button OF the funds In the hands OF the executor
OF Joseph Hartman, deceased, to and among the
parties entitled thereto, Will sit at the Office OF
John G. Yocum Esq, I'm the town OF Catawissa, on
Friday, November 1ith, 1884, at half past one
O'Clock, p. m of said day, to attend to the duties
OF his appointment, when and where all persons
having any claims upon said fund Will appear and
prove the same, or be forever debarred from any
share OF the same. j. II. MAIZE,
oct. 13, 1884, oct 17-ta Auditor
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LUMBER LUMBER! FOR SALE ouEAP.

5000 yds best dark Calcocs &c yd, 81 by
piece at |. W. Hartman d Sons.
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Floor and table Oil Cloth at q. c. Marr's.
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A UDITOR'S NOTICE.

ESTATE OF ELIAS l.. HELwIG, DECEASED.
The undersigned auditor appointed by the Or
phans' Court OF Columbia county TO make distri-
Dution OF balance In accountants hands under the
provision of the Will, Will sit at his office In
bloomsbury, on Thursday, November 18th, at ten
ties having claims against said decedent, must ap
pear and present the same, or be forever debarred
from any share Of said fund. ...
oct 17ta +. p. BILLMYER,
Auditor
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And now the time of the year is here for
good warm shawls. l. w. Hartman & Son
have them.
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correct Railroad Tin,e rabie.


Trains on the Philadelphia a. X. H. leave Rupert
as follows:
NORTH SOUTH.
8.36 u. IN. 1i:b2 a. M
i:Od y. IN. O:13 p. m.
Trains on the d. Ia & W. H. Il. leave Boomsburg
as f0lOwsi
NORTH SOUTH.
'7.05 a. m. 1923 a. IN.
11!17 a. IN. 1i;53 a. III.
6:36 y. m. d:36 p. IN.
The s:9s a. m train connects at Northumberland
with the 9;35 train ON Pennsylvania road, reaching
Philadelphia at $40 y. IN.
The 1853 train connects with Philadelphia and
Reading road at Rupert reaching Philadel-
phia at 600 p IN.
The 1853 train connects with Pennsylvania road
at Northumberland at 1850, reaching Philadelphia
at 7:25 y. m.
The i36 p. m. train connects with Pennsylvania
road at Northumberland at sos y. m and reaches
Philadelphia at 3Vj II. IN.
Trains on the N & w. u. Railway pass Bloom
Ferry as follows:
NORTH SOUTH.
1i:27 a. IN. 1901 p. m.
$50 p IN. 4:lO p. III.
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New Dress Goods at c. c. Marrs, very
CHEAP
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The Fair is over, and l. w. Hartman &
Sons goods received a premium of praise
from al who called to see them.
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A NASAL INJECTOR

Free with each bottle of Shiloh's Catarrli
Remedy. Price so cents Sold by Moysr
BrOs
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When baby was sick, we gave her CAS-.
TORIA,
When she was a child, she cried for
CASTORIA,
When she became Miss, she clung to
CASTORIA,
When she had Children, she gave them
CASTORIA,
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"My husband (writes LADY, is three
times the man since using "Wells' Health
Renewer."
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LOCAL NOTICES.

Black and colored Cashmeres at all pri-
ces at l. w. Hartman e. Sons.
G. G. Mari takes trade dollars for dry
goods
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New goods at j. b. Skeer's.
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'It would be no violation of the COM
mandment," said John B. Cough, "if q
man were to fall down and worship the
silk hat, for it is not made in the likenes:
of anything in heaven, or on earth, or il
the waters which are under the earth.
Besides 1t heats the head and causes the
hair to fall off. Parker's Hair Balsam will
stop that and restore the original color tt
gray or faded hair Not oily, not dye
feet hair dressing. SOC. All druggists.
Sep 19-5t
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"Rough on Rats" clears out Rats, Mice
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Night sweats, fever, chills, malaria, dys-
pepsia, cured by "Wells Health Renew
er."
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-10-24

If you are failing, broken, worn out and
nervous, use "Wels' Health Renewer. "
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Singing, irritation, all Kidney and Uri-
nary complaints cured by "Buchu paiba."
al 70.
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THE RACES.
FARMERS TRoT, THURSDAY.

FARMERS TROT, THURSDAY.
starting were John, entered by w. j. Hid
lay, Charley, entered by A. G. Hidlay, ard
Nance, entered by j. Fairman. Four heats
were trotted, John winning the last three,
and Charley coming in second. The time
was $40, 3.46, 3.45.
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Thin people. "Wells' Health Remover
restores health and vigor, cures dyspepsia,
&c. 81.
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Entries, Nellie Toole, by Col. Jamison,
Frank S. by w. NJ. Hughes, and Frank
Hull by Andrew Kaul. Frank Hull took
three successive heats in 2.3G, 235, 2.3l,
Frank S. came in third on lst heat, and 2nd
on last two.
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July 25-3m SILAS YOUNG.
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Entries, Annie by S. N. Prentiss, Pet by
o. T. Wilson, Lucy by w. Hartzel Annie
took three heats in 800, 3.06, 3.O5. Pet
second.
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"Rough on Corns," for corns, bunions,
15c.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-10-24

Ladies who would retain freshness and
vivacity don't fail to try "Wells' Health
Renewer."
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Trough on Toothache," instant relief.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-06-26
order court-martial for the trial of
General Swain. The detail for the
court will be made in few days.
The English Language and Literature.
Prof Eliot, in the Century.


The first subject which, as con-
ceive, is entitled to recognition as of
equal academic value or rank with
any subject now most honored in the
English language and literature.
When Greek began to revive in Eu-
rope English was just acquiring a
literary form, but when Greek had
won its present rank among the liberal
arts Shakespeare had risen, the En-
glish language was formed, and En-
gllsh literature was soon to become
the greatest of modern literatures.
How does 1t stand now, with its ina
mense array of poets, philosophers,
historians, commentators, critics,
satirists, dramatists, EOvelists, and
orators? 1t cannot be doubted that
English literature is beyond all com
parisen the ampIest, most various and
most splendid literature which the
world has seen; and it is enough to
say Of the English language that it is
the language of that literature. Greek
literature compares with English as
Homer compares with Shakespeare
that is, as infantile with adult civiliza-
ton. It may further be said of the
English language that it is the native
tongue of nations which are pre- emf
nent in the world by force of charac-
ter, enterprise and wealth, and whose
political and social institutions have
a higher moral interest and greater
promise than any which mankind has
hitherto invented To the original
creations of English genius are to be
added translations into English OF ali
the masterpieces of other literatures,
sacred and profane 1t isVa very rare
scholar who has not learned much
more about Jews, the Greeks, or the
Romans through English than through
Hebrew, Greek, or Latin. And now,
with all this wonderful treasure with
IN reach of our youth. what is the
position of American schools and col
leges in regard to teaching English? {?
Has English literature the foremost
place in the programmes of schools?
By no means; at best only a subordin-
ate place, and in many schools no
place at all does English take equal
rank with Greek or Latin in our col
leges! BY 40 means; not in the num-
Der and rank of the teachers, nor in
the consideration in which tae subject
is held by faculty and students, nor in
the time which may be devoted to il
by candidate for degree. Until
within few years the American col
!eges made no demand upon candidates
for admission ia regard to knowledge
OF English; and now that some col
leges make a small requirement IN
English, the chief result of the ex.
aminations is to demonstrate the woe
full ignorance of their own language
and literature which prevails among
the picked youth of the country.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-06-26
TWO ODD D0WN-EASTERS.
Tom. Coffin's Queer Ways-M aine's
Champion Cider GuzZIer.

The little town of Winthrop, whose
white cottages nestle by the waters of
lovely Lake Maranacook, is one of
the oldest places which this odd state
can boast, says Bangor letter to The
New York Sun. Three great mills are
the support Of the village, and broad
well-filled acres the independence of
the rural dwellers. There is a street
or two quite well built, and wooden
hotel, which sees its best times in the
summer, when throngs come from
the city to picnics at Maranacook.
which is a great pleasure resort in
central Maine.
But, older than the town, are two
very queer men, whose actions pro-
vide more themes for talk among the
villagers than all else. Tom Coffin,
as he is Familiarity called, is the bright,
particular star of eccentricity; he was
born by Maranacook's tide and was
just an ordinary young man until he
left his employment in the oil-cloth
one day and went nobody knew where,
leaving sundry creditors sorry, SO it is
said, to the extent of several hun
dreds.
Years rolled on and the young man
and his escapade were quite forgotten,
when one summer afternoon q tall,
elegantly dressed stranger got off the
train at the little station, and having
collected a great amount of baggage,
looked about him as though in quest
OF familiar faces. There was a single
carriage at the station, and the driver,
an old weathap-b ton mon on
preached the single and fne-Iooking
passenger with almost reverential air,
knowing that he would not walk to
the hotel.
''Kerridge. s1r?" inquired the an
cient Jehu as he reached for the trav-
eler's bag, and then catching the
strangers eve, he almost shouted:
Tom Coffin, by jingow
His memory had not failed; ne was
right. The stranger smiled and said
careIessly: You don't forget old
friends, I see, Abe;" then he stepped
into the carriage, and before tea-time
all Winthrop knew that Tom Coffin
had come home, and guessed that he
was rich.
Rich he really was. He had gone
to the gold diggings out west, had met
a pard, dug with him, and got rich. |
Some say that Tom got more than his
share of the gold.
When he had been few days at
the hotel Tom paid off all his obliga-
tions, and the people who but a little |
time before would have delighted to |
follow him with sheriff, now fawned |