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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-03-14
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ITEMS.

John II. Vanderslice has been ap.
pointed Pension agent at Philadelphia,
by the President.
The Legal Tender act has been de-
clared constitutional by the U, s. Su-
preme court.
Mr.. John f. Barrett. late managing
editor of the Scranton Republican, an
nounces that he is not now and never
was a candidate for congress
One of the results of the recent Ohio
floods has been the introduction in the
Ohio Legislature of an enabling act to
permit the city of Cincinnati to raise
the entire low district an average of
twelve feet. The smaller towns along
the river which are unable to bear the
enormous expense of following this
example have not as yet devised
means of averting danger in the fu-
ture.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-03-14

The discussion of political methods
in this county has been commenced
early in order that all candidates may
see the propriety and necessity of con-
ductlng the coming campaign in ac-
cordance with the rules of the party
and the election laws of the state. 1t
is apparent that strong sentiment has
grown up all over the county in favor
of apuri6cation of politics, aud all that
this paper has said, or may say on the
subject, is intended only to bring about
such result. We have no favorites
for county officers, and those who
shall be chosen by the people, through
the county convention, will receive
our hearty support but the interests
of the party demand that the nomina-
tions shall be secured by honest, fair
and proper means. Communications
are coming in from prominent demo-
Gratis in different sections, which we
shall publish from time to time, and if
there are two sides to any question dis.
cussed iii these letters, both sides will
be given respectful hearing, with the
understanding that we do not hold
ourselves responsible for the assertion
or views of any correspondent, and
that we reserve the privilege of striking
out anything that is of libelous or
personal character. The discussion
must be based on principle and not
with the idea of benetitting or injuring
any Darlicular candidate Articles in
favor of any aspirant will be inserted
only as advertising matter, and must be
paid for as such.
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An AND DEMOCRAT, BI BLOOMSBURY. COLUMBIA COUNTY PA

One of the reasons given by James
Z. Hicks, Of Evansville, Ird, in a peti.
tion asking for an absolute divorce
from his wife is that she prays God
daily that he may die, aud, as he is a
firm believer in the efficacy of prayer,
he is afraid that her appeal may be an.
swered
There is danger of split in Georgia
between the white and the colored Re.
pubicans. The former are in favor of
Arthur's denomination, while the latter
want to see Lincoln or Blaine head the
national ticket A division in the
state convention may resdlt, and two
delegations go to Chicago.
Sir Arthur Peel, the new speaker of
the English House of Commons, care
fully rehearsed his speech, the gossips
say, before a master of elocution
Nevertheless he was ashen pale when
he arose to deliver it, and on formally
taking the chair is said to have been
as painfully nervous as if going to the
gallows.
The undertaken who furnished the
casket for the remains of President
Garfield recently informed the Ser
geant-at-Arm of the House, that he
has not yet been paid. If the govern
ment is responsible for this bill it ought
To be paid without further delay. The
longer the undertaken waits the bigger
his bill will be.
Arrangements are now being per.
fected for the holding of convention
OF deaf-mute instructors who teach ar.
ticulation and lip-reading This will
be the first meeting of the kind ever
held, and it is hoped that much good
will result from it. The convention
will probably meet in New York some
time during June.
High license laws seem to be having
the desired effect in Nebraska. Since
their adoption, the cities of Omaha
and Lincoln have lost half their saloons,
while the decrease in the smaller towns
is said to be still greater 1t costs
$1,000 for license in cities and $500
in villages
The business of detecting crime in
London is admitted to be badly done.
The precincts Of the Savoy and the
Thames embankment are not safer now
than Hounslow Heath was in the days
of Jonathan Wild. One hundred aud
twenty four persons disappeared in
London last year, of whom no trace
has ever been found, and each week
numbers of dead bodies, known as
stiff uns, are brought in by toilers of
the Thames with marks of violence on
them
professor Bibbero, who has fire.
quently exhibited himself as a swimmer
and diver, is in training in England
now, it is said, intending next summer
to emulate the fate of Captain Webb
at Niagara.
1t is said that explorers who have
once been to the Arctic regions always
possess longing to make another trip.
This is because while there the idiot ever
asks. sis this cold enough for you ?"
Chairman Randall is right iu de-
manding that none of the conting ent
fund of the Senate shall be used to pay
Senators private secretaries. The con-
duct of Senator's in keeping from the
public the names of their secretaries
shows that much of the business is dis
honest and will not stand the light of
day.
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EXECUTORS NOTICE.

A UDITOR'S NOTICE.
ESTATE OF PETER APPLEMAN, LATE OF HEM
LOCK TOWNSHIP, DECEASED.
COLUMBIA COUNTY, IS:
Among the records and proceedings OF the Or
phans' Court OF Columbia county, 1t Is, inter ALA
thus contained: And now, February 18Th 1884, the
nfth account OF John Appleman, serving executor
OF said decedent TO Is OF Sept T. 1854 having been
ned In said court and confirmed absolutely Sent,
20 1883, on motion OF G. Barkley Atty for John Ap-
peman executor OF Hiram ID. Applenan a deceas-
ed son and legatee of said Peter Appleman, deceas
ed, ana Tor the legatees OF Hiram Appeman, decd
Robert Buckingham, ESD, Is appointed auditor
10 make distribution of the estate OF said Peter An
pleman, deceased, TO and among the parties EMIT
led thereto. BY THE CouRr
Certified from the records this 18th day OF Febru
ary, 1884. WM KRICKBAUM, Prot
In pursuance of his appointment the underslgn-
ed VIII meet the parties Interested at his office In
bloomsbury, on the 25th day OF March, A. D., 1884
at Ooclock Il. m, when and where all parties hay-
ing claims against said estate are hereby notified
70 appear and present the same or be forever de
barred from coming In for a share OF said estate.
r. BUCKINGHAM
teb2 ~ Auditor,
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An Outlaws Feigned Death.
HE LEAPS FROM Ills COFFIN AND NM
BLY, RUNS AWAY FROM PRISON.

Lucky Joe Wilson, the chief of a
band of horse thieves and outlaws,
escaped from the Jail of Wataugu
County N. @. by sharp ruse. Will
son was sentenced to the State Prison
for ten years for his outlawry. For
some weeks past he has pretended to
be quite i'll. One night he feigned
death, was laid out by the prison Off
cials and prepared for burial The
coffin was ordered and all other pre-
parations made for the interment of the
dead outlaw.
The body was placed in an outbuild-
ing, where it was viewed by many of
the prisoners and officers of the iail.
The eyes were wide open and seeming
ly glazed in death. Blood had spurted
from the mouth and ran down on the
bed covering. A minister was sent for
to preach the funeral sermon. The
body was left alone until the time ar
rived for burial. When everything be-
came quiet about the prison, Wilson
suddenly resurrected himself, sprang
up and dashed out of the room, and
made his escape before any one was
aware of what had occurred He
dashed down the mountain and fed
towards Tennessee. 1t is hardly pro-
bable that he will be captured.
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MaoV Veagh on Arthur.

When Mr.. Wayne MacVeagh gave
in his evidence before the Springer In.
yestigation Committee he doubtless
had uppermost in his mind desire to
have himself set Alright on the historic
al record as regards the part he played
in the Garfield Cabinet. But he seems
also to have had sly purpose TO
thrust in word here and there that
would do damage to President Arthur,
and it is not difficult to imagine that
he experienced certain pleasurable
yindictiveness in doing so.
He observed that his reason for
leaving the Cabinet was that he was
diametrically opposed to Arthurs po-
litical views, and because he could not
expect to receive any moral support
from him. 1t was evident, in his
opinion that Mr.. Arthur's administra-
tion would be favorably disposed to,
wards the accused, because all of Ar
thurs political friends were in sym
pathy with the Star route thieves. He
could net believe that in such an ad-
ministraton an honest man, determin-
ed to hew to tue line, let the chips fall
where they might, could expect to be
successful.
And have not Mr.. MacVeagh's fore
bodings been correct Have not the
whole Star route pack escaped punish.
ment Have not all the outside inhu-
ences of the administration been exert
ed in their behalf 7 Have not all the
administration organs at Washington
defended them Have not the Ar
thurs, the Gorhams, the Chaudlers, and
all the multitude of lesser dependents on
the Executive bounty, been perm 1T, d
ever since Mr.. Arthur came into Office
10 obstruct and derde the efforts of
their prosecutors Mr.. Arthur him
self, it is true, has held aloof, but have
not the warmest of bis friends been
also the warmest friends of Dorsey and |
Brady 7
Mr. MacVeaeh's comments on Az |
thur should be read by the delegates to
the Chicago Convention who are anx
lous to nominate the PRESIDENT
Herald.
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63 ACR ES
and one hundred and twenty perches on which are
erected a
Frame House, Frame BAN

hog pen, wagon shed, very excellent orchard OF
all kinds OF fruit, never failing spring of water at
the door.
TERMS OF SALE-Ten per cent. OF one.fourtb
M Ei te purchase money shall be paid ut the strik-
Ing down of the property, onefourth less the ten
per cent at the confirmation absolute and the re-
manning three.fourths In one year from confirma-
tlon nlsl with interest from that date.
Possession to be given April 1st 1881.
NJ. A. ZIMMERMAN,
Administrators.
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DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION.

The Democratic state Convention OF Pennsylva- :
MIA Will assemble in the opera House, Allentow n
at 10 A. NJ. on Wednesday April 9, 1884 to nominate
candidate for congressman-at.large six delegates
at-large to the National Convention and six elec-
tors at-large to confirm and ratify the choice OF
representative delegates to the National Conven-
tion and representative electors by the members
OF the state Convention from the respective con-
gressiona districts and to transact such other bu-
siness as the convention may determine.
w. U. HESsBI,
Chr Dem. state Com.
j. B. LEIoHTY,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-03-14

The Morrison Tariff bill was report
cd to the House on Tuesday, accom-.
panied by a majority and minority
report. The present indications are
that the bill will not pass the House,
and If it does it will not be apt to go
through the Senate.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-03-14

The New York SIN publishes figures,
said to be taken from the books of the
treasurer of the Democratic National
Committee, showing that the Hon.
Samuel J. Tilden was the largest con-
tributor to the Democratic campaign
fund in 1880, his contributions beng
$5l,5O0. Other large contribu tors
were w. II. Barnum, $4,000; w. L.
Scott, $4,000 Ii. b. Payne, $50 900;
Oliver III. Payne, $4,000
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-03-14
COUNTY COMMITTEE MEETING.

The members ofthe Democratic Standing Com
mlttee OF Columbia County are requested to meet
at the Exchange Hotel, Bloomsbury, saturday
March esnd 1884, at two O'Clock p. NJ. for the pur
pose OF selecting delegates to attend the state
Convention to be held at Allentown, April 9th
1Sst.
f. :. KiNPoRTs, q. A. CLARK,
secy. Chairman.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-03-14

Samuel j. Randall has many friends
In this state who would be glad to hs We
bis name go before the Chicago con
vention as candidate for the Presi-
dency. His nomination would put a
stop to the tariff agitation, and his
chance for election would !e strong
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-03-14

The Committee of One Hundred Of
Philadelphia talks of disbanding. 1t
ought not to be discouraged by its
recent defeat. To throw up the
sponge now, would look as though the
committee refused to play because it
can't always have things its own way
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VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
T@s2 SA lHa

No. |.
The large frame house corner Sth and East Sts.
East BlOonsOurg, now occupied by j. W. Hender-
Suouu Is ouered or sale and possession given April
1rSt. THIS PROPERTY Is DESIRABLE FOX A
FARMER MOVING TO TOWN tits in perfect re-
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with large barn, carriage house, cribs, pig and
cllcKen pens and all out buildings complete well
OF goou water ana cistern, choice fruit trees grape
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II NOT sod within thirty days the property will be
No. 2.
Lot and two-stOry brick house adjoining the
ABOVE containing eight rooms Large barn and
carriage house, plenty OF choice fruit trees and
grape vines, well of good water &c.
No. 3.
Frame dwelling and large lot and stable near
Neal Sons furnace.
No. 4.
Frame dwelling and large lot with good fruit
Trees, &C, situated at the head OF road leading TO
Bloom Ferry.
No. 5.
Large wharf and ofice lying on corner OF sth st,
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No. 6.
Five building lots on the north side OF 9Th streets
and Ferry Road.
The above property Is offered at low prices and
the terms or payment Will be made to suit purchas-
ers- For further information apply to
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Saturday, Mar. 29, '84.
TWELVE ACRES.
EXECUTOR'S NOTICE.

ESTATE OF DANIEL KIEFER, DECEASED
Letters testamentary on the estate OF Daniel
klefer, late OF Orange township Columbia county
Pa, deceased, have been granted by the Register
OF said county to the undersigned executors All
persons having claims against the estate of said
decedent are requested to present them for settle
ment and those indebted to the estate to make
payment to the undersigned without delay
FRANKLIN KEIFER,( rveou,ors
Nj. $. HAYHURST EXECUTORS
D29 Orangeville, Pa.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-12-01
THE BALL ROLLING.
Some Fresh Revelations in the Al.
legged Rape Case.

The Davy brothers, who were arrested
on q charge of committing rape upon a
little step laughter of John Smith, Of
Omaha, are released from the charge, the
Smiths not seeming to care about prose-
cutting. There seemed something mys-
FERROUS about the case, and this mystery
promises now to be cleared up. 1t Is
said that Smith, who was formerly night
Waterman at the Northwestern yards
here, is not married to the mother Of the
little girl in question, but that her name
is Mrs. Ball, and the little girl lis Lizzie
Ball, instead of Lizzie Smith. Mrs.
Balls husband, who has begun divorce
proceedings, swore to an information
In n of the courts here Saturday charg-
Ing Smith with adultery, and a warrant
was issued and placed in the hands of
George Edgar, as a special, empowered to
go to Omaha and get him. Smith is also
to be charged with conspiracy in connec
tion with the Davy brothers, it appear
ing that tbs three joined together to
effect the young girls ruin. The whole
case is to be investigated anew, and
enough charges preferred 30 that the
guilt may be brought to the door of the
right persons, and due punishment melted
out.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-12-01
PERSONAL,

Mrs. /. M. Treynor, who has been very i'll,
is now gaining.
Miss Clara Teal has returned from her visit
to Villisca frien Is.
Mrs. Fred Clark has gone to Denver to join
her husband there.
A. T. Cox, of the Oakland Acorn, is now
the father of a bouncing boy.
Mr.. Patterson's children, who were i'll with
diptheria, are now out of danger.
Mrs. j. j. Bliss and sister, Miss Rehse,
left yesterday afternoon for Chicago.
j. M. Adams of the firm of E. Il. Adams
Il Co., has returned from a business trip.
Miss Minnie Pritchard, of GAINESVILLE, Wis,
is in the city as the guest of Mrs. Samuel
Clark.
Mr.. Felt, OF Boston, is in the city visiting
his son and daugh.er.in.law, Mr.. and Mrs. G
l.. Felt.
Mr.. Bert Clinton Is still very weak, but 1t
is thought that he will recover from his So
we're illness.
Mrs. Wright, of Chicago, mother Of Mira.
j. II. Murphy, the contractors wife, is visit.
ing her daughter IN this city.
Sheriff Garrison, of Logan, was in the city
Saturday, to get the seal-skin cap which he
won on election. He got it.
A. w. Courson, of Cincinnati, is at the
Bechtele hotel, and in a few days will leave
for II short trip through Nebraska.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Knots, and their son
Frank, have left for Mexico, where MIR.
Knots has large mining interests.
Il. Kern returned Saturday from q cigar
selling trip, aud after spending Sunday here,
starts out again. He Is building up a fine
business in that line.
III, j. Chambers, the county recorder elect,
is shipping his household goods from Avoca to
this city preparatory to making this his home,
and entering upon the new duties with the
opening OF the new year.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-12-01
COMM ROJAL,
U RLuFrs MARKET.

COUNCIL BLUFFS ARKKT
Wheat-No. l milling, 6O@G5; No. 2, 3d.
No. 3, 90; rejected 35@ 40.
Corn-New, 25@2S.
Oats-For local purposes, So.
Hays 0o@7 90 per ton; baled, bO@6o.
Rye-35c.
Corn Meal 80 per 100 pounds.
Wood-Good supply; prices at yards, 0 0O@3
Ood-Delivered. hard, 8 80 per ton; soft
4 so per ton
Lard-Fairbank's, wholesaling at 9ic.
Flour-Oity -four, / SOAP 30.
Brooms--2 9593 90 per doz.
LIVE STOCK.
Cattle-Butcher cows 3 25@3 rs. Butche,
steers, 3 75Ca4 90.
Sheep 50@3 90.
Hogs OO94 25.
PRODUCE AND FRUITS.
Poultry-Live old hens, 2 80 per doz; spring
chickens. 2 90 per doz.
But.er-Creamery, 2s@SOc; choice country
14@1Sc.
Eggs-24 per dozen.
Vegetables Potatoes, 30G940c per bushel;
onions, 100000 per bu; apples, cheice cooking
or eating, 2 90; beans, / 50@2 90 per
bushel: Sweet potatoes, &c DER Id.
Cider-32 gallon Dbl So so.
OIanges-S 90 per Dbl.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-12-01
Newest styles in stiff hats in brown
and black. Metcalf Bros.
On the Bicycle.

Wilmot, the wonderful bicycllst, APP
peared at the roller skating rink Satur.
day night. Since he was here last winter
he has become a married man. He has
not only improved socially, but in his
profession he is more wonderful in his
performance. Among the seemingly inn
possible feats performed by him were his
acts on the big wheel with the back
hose, and little wheel of the bicycle
taken off. Balancing the wheel In the
middle of the floor he stood erect on Its
top with arms folded. Also on the
single wheel he rode over a, obstruction
a foot high. His partner, Pavilla, had a
sprained shoulder, but still was able to
do some very fine acts.