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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-09-19
GeIitralia.

Our police officers were busy the past
week in quelling the many disturbances
which were INDUCED in by some of the
characters of town. On Thursday even
ing Il general fight took place, which
would have resulted in the killing of some
one but tor the timely arrival of the police.
Four of the party were arrested and taken
before Esquire Black, who imposed fine
and costs amounting to $3.50 on each.
Such rowdyism should be punished severe
ly,
Harry Finn OF town, was knocked down
bya trip of loaded wagons at Morris
Ridge colliery on Monday, and had his
arm broken.
Mrs McBreary, mother OF James Nc
Brearty died on Monday Funeral took
place on Wednesday morning.
Harvey Michaels has erected an awning
fine display of furniture from the weather.
Mcssrs. Conway and Curley have dou-
bic house in course of erection on Rhea's
Hill.
The wish expressed by the people here
that the Hungarians would soon leave us,
! has been granted, Over forty have left the
past week, some for their native land and
others to different parts of the State,
Mrs. Crane, who has been suffering from
paralysis for long time, died at her home
on Thursday lnterment took place Sat
uIday.
The water company have begun to lay
pipe on the street crossing from the depo
to the new school building,
Win Lake received two car loads O
gcanite aud marble last week. Those il
need of tombstones would do well to eX
anime his large stock before purchasing
out Of town,
Mr., Demasky of Union county, brother
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NIinIii,.

Farmers are cutting corn.
The apple crop in this section is larger
this year than for several years.
Sam. Heller spent last week in Philadel-
phia.
A couple of weddings are rumored. Some
body going to glory.
The young people of this place attended
the p. o. S. of A. picnic at Rupert on Fri
day and enjoyed lively time. Most OF
the members of camp 3S of this place wer,
along.
John McCourt, son of Joseph McCourt
died on Thursday of congestion of the
brain. His remains were buried in the Shat
fer cemetery.
Rev. Bodine of Fowlersville will fill Rev.
Lillcys appointments on the coming Sun.
| day.
The Hettervlle Union Sunday Schoo
held picnic and festival on Saturday and
evening. People from Pittston, Scranton,
Hazleton, aud other distant places were in
attendance.
c. II. Trumbcl and family of Mountain
Grove visited 7. A. McMurtrie on Satur.
day. Mr. Trumbcl removes to Iowa in {
few months
Hunters are complaining of the scarcity
of game this year. Presidential campaign
| of course.
| Mrs. Ezra Brown of Danville visited rel
atives in town on Monday. She was ac
companied by her three sons, Ira, Ed. and
| Bruce.
Jacob Nuss, ST., visited his son at New
| London a short time ago, while there III
| became quite i'll. He has partially rccov
cred and was brought home on Saturday
FATHER HUBBARD.
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HOW IL This d?


In its issue of August 1st the Sentinel
says;
"Thc Sentinel will accept the verdict of
the convention, even If our preferences
may not be selected. Voters, however,
will do well to look out for any element
who will be ready to bolt If they get left.
Their policy Is to rule or ruin"
In its first issue after the convention the
Sentinel plainly indicates that some of its
friends "got left" and that 1t is ready to
lead any element that wants to bolt. Ii
has refused, up to this time, to put up the
whole ticket as nominated by the convcn.
ton, and the inferences to be drawn from,
its columns are that it will do all in its
power to aid in the election of the Repub
lican nominee for Prothonotary. This Is
not the first time that the Sentinel has goI
Off the track, Its present action, how
ever, will make but little difference in til,
result, except to itself. 1t will be left ii
the unenviablc position of defeated boltcr
and If the Democratic party has eyei
placed any confidence in 1t, the Sentinel viii
have forfeited all right to recognition il
local affairs. ITO rule or ruin" is the self
confessed policy of our contemporary.
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Billy, the old war hor9c of the late Gen
Wellington H. Ent, died on Monday, Sep
tcmber 10Th, 1884, aged twenty-nine years
and six months lie was in several battles
during the War of the Rebellion, but the
General usually placed him out of range of
the fire. and used in battle less valuable
horses. However, at the battle of Bethes-
da Church, Billy was part of the time in
the thickest of the fight, receiving no in
jury other than having portion of his
forclock shot away. 1t was at this battle
that the Coloners regiment was three
times out-flanked by the enemy, and three
times compelled to retreat, but each time
the whinnying of Billy served as signals to
rally the men. Billy was of Morgan stock
and raised in Vermont In his prime he
could easily travel mile in three minutes
with IA buggy. The General often related
that while in the army he had ridden him
20 miles day for successive days, safely
leaping fences and bitches and swimming
rivers on the line of MARCH. 1t is sail of
Billy that he could leap ditch as wide as
his own length. lie was buried at the
foot OF walnut tree on the farm of Mrs.
Petrikin and Nevin U. Funk on Tuesday
evening, September 10th, u detachment
of Ent Post of Bloomsbury being present
and firing n salute over his grave
On the death of General Ent in 1871
Billy became the property of his widow,
Nirc NJ r. Ent who rntoinod him in hnr
possession to the day of his death.
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Information is, or at least ought always
to be, received with due seLse OF grati-
tude. Gratuitous advice as to how ones
business ought to be conducted, cannot,
however, always be followed conveniently
and protltably. The merchant who under
takes to run his store after the plans sug-
gestcd by numerous friends who have
never been in the mercantile line, and
each of whom has peculiar notions Of his
own, will find that he pleases no one, and
eventually ruins himself. An editor who
endeavors to conduct his paper in accord
ance with the views Of all the natural born
editors that can be found in every town,
but none of whom have ever been con-
nected with a newspaper, will soon drive
away all his friends and make many en-
emies. As editors are held responsible for
what appears in their columns, they must
be allowed the privilege OF deciding what
is proper for publication. The rejection
of a lot of trash that is of no interest to
any one but the few parties concerned,
may give oirensc, while its publication
would offend much larger number, and
rice rersa So far as the COLUMBIAN is con-
ccrned, all communications are always re-
ceiyed with pleasure, but it reserves the
right to print or reject.
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4 New OreIe r.

The Penn'a Canal Co., have issued or
company boats instead of loading in turn
in the future. The order throws out of the
trade a great many boatmen who have
their all in the business and also the boat
builder whose business is largely repre-
sentod in repairs on boats a1oat The
move has created great dissatisfaction with
both the parties named and an effort will
probably be made to test the legality of
such an order. Others are making threats
of an incendiary character which if carried
out will put them in felon's cell. In order
to secure the end desired everything should
be done ia a lawful manner. 1t is a mat
ter in which right and not might will pre-
vail. Several plans have been suggested,
that if carried out, will be to the mutua
interest of boatmen and Canal Co. If the
order is carried out to the letter it will
bring large number of boats to the Col
umbia wharves, and as the shipments are
limited at that shipping point it will not b,
of much benefit, as the rule referred to al
ready applies to the shipping at this wharf
p. g. r. canal boats are preferred, 1t will
then be a question of moving to othc
points or abandoning the boating business
for those who do not run company boats
We hope in the interest of harmony anC
peace that the matter may be adjusted tC
the satisfaction of all parties without any
serious trouble Columbia Herald
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BerwfClx.

Mr.. A. q. Kimberley of the Seataei spent
couple of days with friends in this place
last week.
Rev. II. Lilley of Lightstrcet visited rel
atives this week.
We are glad to learn Mrs. +. l.. Distle-
hurst has recovered from her indisposi-
ton.
Geo Nicolls, Esq, shook hands with his
friend Tubbs of the Echo at Shickshinney
| last week.
VIM. II. Woodin Jr,, who has been suf-
| fering with malaria the past week is bet
| ter.
Eugene Cortright, a breakman of Sayre
formerly of this place, was found dead in
the canal at Ithaca, N. Y, where it is
thought he had been showed in after hay
| ing been knocked senseless. The deed
having evidently, been done for money, as
there was So missing which he was known
to have on his person not more than TWEEN
| ty minutes before. The remains were
brought to this place Monday and were i'm
mediately inferred. He leaves wife and
three children.
Col A. d. Seeley, Messrs. Isaac Rough
and Andy Kinkadc left Monday for Mont
rose where they will work on Mr. G. r..
| Woodin's new residence.
| Mr.. Richard Stout of Sayre is visiting
friends this week, and will probably stay
over for fair, when he will take part in the
| Berwick cornet band as leader.
Mr.. Frank Rogers made flying trip TO
Montrosc, Saturday.
1t will positively be success. The
Fair
The brewers and dealers from Scranton
and Wilkesbarre held free picnic at Ru-
pert grove last Tuesday.
| Arrangements are being made to play a
game of ball with the Independents of Dan
vile, Saturday afternoon.
The first year is always considered one
of the best for-lhe Fair.
Chas, Haas while driving down Market
Street last Saturday morning experienced
a runaway, which was caused by having
the horse hitched too close to the wagon,
the single-tree striking it on the leg, start
ed him OFF. While trying to turn in Front
street the wagon was overturned and the
whole business took tumble. What
might have been serious for Charley was
averted by the horse falling, and then Sc
cured at once by some gentlemen standing
near.
1t is splendid constitutional from the
hotels to--Thc Fair.
The train composed of twelve cars which
carried the picnicers TO Rupert last Friday
afternoon (under the auspicies of the Nan
tcoke and Berwick p. y. S. of A. left this
place at nine o'clock and reached the grove
about ten. Dancing being first on the pro
grammc, the people did ample justice to
the same, until about twelve, when they
began relieving the baskets of their con.
tents. After dinner large number wit
messed the game of ball played between
the two camps, which resulted In victory
for the Berwick boys by a score of to 2
Some were seen dancing, playing different
games, riding in the steamboat, while few
took in the game of ball at Bloomsbury
At five o'clock a balloon was sent up, aftel
which supper was had, and all having en-
joyed themselves boarded the train, which
reached Berwick at 1870 The boys de
serve praise for their good management
and splendid programme, for which they
have the thanks from all who were pres.
| ent, DRRF.
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= Club Organized

A Cleveland and Hendricks club was or
ganized in the Opera House last Saturday
night. There was fair attendance ana
over 200 names were placed on the list
of membership, which is favorable be-
ginning. Col. j. &. Freeze was elected
President John X. Girton and George
Bates, Vice Presidents, IL, V, White, Sec
retary, G. A. Clark, Treasurer The COM
mittees will be announced later. Mr..
Buclialew addressed the club, clearly set
ting forth the issues Of the day, and Mr.,
Barklcy urged the necessity Of earnest
work. The club adjourned to meet at the
call of the President
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GIfandl,lakrr's.

PHILADELPHIA sept 10Th.
We owe YOU a full statement
OF the fact about the adultera.
ton OF linen. 1t is getting
worse and worse. This year
tits goingtobe worsethan ever
before. Last year there was
only one large store in Phila-
delphia besides this that did
not put in its windows cotton
and-Iinen to be locked at for
linen, and Of course to be
sold for linen. There is one
store in New York in which
linen is sure to be linen; and
only one SO far as we know.
Is it Of any importance
whether linen is pure or not?
Cotton is Prettier, evener,
new turns yellow and gets
fuzzy, washed a few times.
The smoothness and beauty
of new cotton helps the sub
stitution for they tempt the
eye and delude the judgment,
Lincnis lumpy neversmooth;
and yet the smoother it is,
the more like cotton, the
better. Is it any wonder that
cotton is sold for linen 1t
IS important that linen be
linen.
Can you tell which is
which p? In a difficult case
not one merchant in ten can
tell which is which, and be
sure of it. When our buyer
goes to a maker of linens
abroad, one Of his first things
to say is; Don't offer me
any union goods | may
not detect the cotton to day,
but | shall find it and hold
you responsible for it." Any
body is liable to get cotton in
with his linen That isn't the
trouble, Most merchants
want it. They want the
beauty and the price and the
profit ; and are willing to take
their chance of reputation.
And the public is by no
means reluctant to be cheat
ed 1t will believe almost
anything Of what is pretty
and seems to be cheap.
We are not saying tina,
everymerchant that sells cot
tor and-linen cheats; far from
j. We have already intimat.
ed that a very considerable
part Of the buying public
wants cotton-and-linen, and
doesn't want to be tolc
of the fact, Most merchants
sell what is wanted as it i:
wanted, There's no cheat
ing in that. But we dom
like the business. We pre-
fer to sell linen for linen, and
nothing but linen for linen
And the reason we prefer i
is because we think it a fairel
thing to do, and in the Ions
run more profitable.
We are not over-critica
upon others. We sell liner
for linen let others do a
they will.
JOHN WANAMAKER
Chestnut, rhirteenth and Market streets and
Ciiy'hall square,
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The Democratic Conforecs of the Elev-
enth district met at Stroudsburg on the
10th inst. c. G. Barkley Esq. B. L. Fruit
and j. b. Knittle were the conferces from
this county. A temporary organization
was made by the election of Mr.. Bull of
Pike, as chairman, and Mr. Lynett Of
Lackawanna, secretary. Three conferees
were admitted from each county and part
of a county, except Luzcrne, in which
there was contest between j. A. German
didates, and were accompanied by con-
ferees asking to be admitted. The meet
ing adjourned until four o'clock, at which
time hearing was given the contestants
of Luzernc, and at the conclusion of the
hearing and before a vote was taken, Mr..
German withdrew, and Prices conferees
were admitted. The conference then ad-
journed until evening when permanent
organization was effected by the election
of G. G.. Barkley as chairman, and Mr..
Lynctt and Mr.. Staples secretaries. The
candidates named before the conference
were rs follows: Carbon. Michael Cassidy;
Columbia, DR.. o. A. Mcgargell; Lacka-
wanna, F, A Beamish; Luzcrne, Samuel
Price; Monroe, John b. Storm Montour,
Thomas Chalfant; Pike, Alfred L. Lewis.
Five ballots were taken without effecting
nomination. The next day at the sew
cral meetings ballots were taken to the
number of forty-two, with no result. The
conference then adjourned to meet on
Wednesday evening" September 18th, at
the St, Charles Hotel in Scranton. This
adjournment was favored by the conferees
of Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne and
Pike, 10, and opposed by Columbia, Mon
tour and Monroe, 8.
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The hog disease is still proving fatal in
Northumberland From the Press we learn
that during the past week Col. David Tag
gart lost his two largest hogs the largest
and the first one that died weighed 725
pounds, after deducting the shrinkagc that
ten days sickness would cause. Up to
this time about 40 hogs-most of them fat
and fit to slaughter, have died in that bor-
ough from the disease. Argus.
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The llabcas Corpus hearing in the case
of the Jewish pedder for shooting Hun
garian ut Montana, an account of which
was given in our Centralia correspondence
last week, took place on Saturday. After
hearing a number Of witnesses the priso-
ner was remanded to jail to await the re-
suit of the Hungarian's injuries.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-09-19

The Berwick Iadepeaden. says at is a
fact worthy Of note that he (Snyder) is sup
ported by only one Journal in the whole
county"
1t is fact worthy of note that there is
but one sQuare.toed, straight out democrat
ic paper that supports the ticket from top
to bottom, in this county, and that is the
COLUMBIAN All the other papers may be
classified as Republican, Prohibition and
Sore-head organs, and from them no one
expected anything but opposition
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Mr.. Alfred Specr, of Passaic, n, j., has
been long and favorably known as the pio-
neer Grape Grower of America. His Vine
yards at Passaic, n, j., are the handsomest
in the country, and contain 215 miles of wire
stretched on posts. At the season of the
year when the grapes are being gathered
for the press, 1t will well repay one for u
visit, Mr. Spcer's Wines are used in the
lead Ing hospitals of the country, You can
get it at druggists.
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Two or three republican papers of this
county are trying to impress upon the peo-
pie that the COLUMBIAN is the only paper
in the county that supports the whole dem
ocratic ticket We shall not attempt to
deny that we always stand firmly by the
Democratic party. But now another pa
per throws out the insinuation that we are
under republican influences, an allegation
as foolish as it is false Who ever heard
of a democratic journal sticking to the
ticket through .he influence of an opposing
party Absurd
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The large tomato exhibited in our win
dow the fore part Of the week, was raised
in the garden of Andrew Creveling at
Light Street. 1t weighed two pounds and
IN ounce, and was Of the Peach variety.
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Jcrscyto>yu.

The ruin that fell last Thursday was
greatly needed. 1t gave the farmers IA
vorable opportunity to prepare the ground
for the grain, or those who were prepared
to use the drill.
Quite a heavy frost on Monday morning,
Mr.. Charles Johnston of Light Street,
was in town last Thursday,
Mr.. Frank Cotner, who has been AT
Montgomery for some time, is at home.
The show Saturday evening was attend
cd by quite number Of our little folks,
and number Of grown persons. Those
who witnessed the performance seemed
well pleased with it.
Mr.. Philips il erecting u very nice house
ON his property In Mt Lalry,
Among the strangers noticed during the
week were Il. Allen and 7, Parker Of Mill
vile, Il. Mcbride Of White Hail. and S.
Austin of Danyille. l.. y.
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The Arlingtons of Wilkesbarre played
the Bl oom nine on Tuesday afternoon. AT
the end of the seventh inning the game
stood $ to in favor of Wilkesbarrc. The
game was not finished for want of time,
and the umpire refused to declare in favor
of either side.
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Philadelphia Markets.
CORRECTED WEEKLY.

FEED-Western winter bran spot, alG75.
MAJ kEREl@--ENtra mess 35c. large is, 2S s 3oc.
extra shore 4 S 20 "a Poe.
tLOuR-Western extras 800 "a $50; Penn'a
lamlly, 80 iOO OHIO clear Les a $50; winter
patent 800 "a 575.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. red new, IS
NOkN,-MNed lots, 81 "a 6l.
OAtS,-No. 8 white &c 30 No. @ 3G
NAY AND STRAW Timothy-Choce Westevu
ana New YORK, Sl6. fair to good Western ana
New lorN, r. "a 10. medium Western and New
YORK 10, "a IL. cut hay as TO quality 49, "a 1900
rye straw new, 1900 Wheat straw, 9. "a 10. oat
~, EGGS.-Pennsylyanla extra, 2l "a y western
20 "a 81.
BUTTER Pennsylvania extra, "a a 2s Western
extra ~ "a 2S.
LIVE POULTRY, Fowls, l6H a, II mixed lots
los "a ID ROSTERS old "a 100 spring chickens as
To sl4o ana quality i5@lS.
DRESSED POULTkY.-Chickens extra II "a
~ spring chickens as TO weight and quality
IA ot TO-
poIAToEs.-Per bushel 20 a 20 per barrel liz
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MIR, COUGH on SILK UA'

1T would be no violation of the CON-
mandment," said John b. Cough, "If a
man were to fall down and worship the
silk hat for it is not made in the likeness
of anything in heaven or on earth, or in
the waters which are under the earth"
Besides It heats the head and causes the
hair to fall off. Parker's Hair Balsam will
stop that and restore the original color 10
gray or faded hair. Not oily, not a dye,
feet hair dressing. SOC. Al druggists.
Sep l9-5t
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The change of temperature that came on
Friday last was welcomed all oyer the
country by man and beast. September
furnished the hottest weather of the sen.
son this year, and is now doing what il
can to make amends
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In 1879 Mr.. Butler the Republican can
didate for State Treasurer received llGO
votes in this county, and at the same elec'
tlon Mr. Reece Fairman, Republican can
dldate for Sheriff, received 54i votes. II
Mr.. Fairman had the undivided and
hearty support" of the Republican,, Ms it says
nc had, Mr., Kintcr should at once induce
that paper to oppose him 1t will improve
his chances.
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The Bloom Association nine played Il
game of base ball with the Catawissa club
on Saturday afternoon. The score stood
ii TO II, when the Catawissa club refused
to play any more, owing to some dissatis-
faction, and the umpire decided the game
in favor of Bloom q TO O.
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HRADsroNEs FOR SOLDIERS GRAyEs. 49,
''The orders for headstones under existing
contracts were closed on the 9th of April,
1884 1t is contemplated, however, to
make provision for further supply within
another year at farthest, and when the
necessary arrangements shall have been
made all applications will receive due con-
sideration. "-Erract from Letter Of Deputy Q.
~ Gen. r. S. 4.
Headstones can be procured if the name,
company, regiment and date of death of
those who have none, are sent to ii. j.
Conner, Orangeville, Pa.
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Frederick Meyers house at Fountain
Spring, near Ashland, Schuylkill county,
was struck by lightning Thursday night
and destroyed. Everything the building
contained was consumed, and the occu.
pants OF the house were stunned by the
shock. Loss $4,000.
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The planet Saturn was the general oh.
jcct of interest on Monday, 1t was dis.
tinctly visible even at MONDAY. The plan
ct will be the most brilliant the latter part
of this month at about half past nine in the
evening. II will then disappear.
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cheap stationery

A good quality of figured note paper,
only lS cents quire, with envelopes a
fine quality of white or cream note at 20
cents box extra heavy at 35 cents, and
extra superfinc, Mt 45 cents. Also Grecian
Antique, and tinted papers, the best in the
market, mourning paper and correspond
encc cards, at the COLUMBIAN store. 2w