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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-10-23
Putting Costs on Officers.

Judges in several counties have adopted
the system inaugurated by Judge Mayer in
Clinton County-instructing grand juries
to put the costs upon officers who send
trivial cases into court, thus effectually
cutting off o prolific source of large crimi-
nal lists.
The above article is going the rounds
of the newspapers, and some have en-
dorsed it as a good thing. There are
two statements in it which we do not
believe. 1t is extremely doubtful
whether Judge Mayer ever gave such
instructions to grand jury, and if he
did it IS doubtful whether any other
Judges have followed his example.
Judge Mayer is jurist of eminent
ability and learning, and it is more
than likely that he has been misrepre.
sented in this matter. Officers whose
duty it is to return criminal cases to
court are supposed to be men who are
qualified for the positions which they
hold. 1t may happen as an unusual
exception that a magistrate or con
stable is elected who makes practice
of returning trivial cases to court for
the sake of the fees he gets thereby,
and if Judge Mayer ever instructed a
grand jury as alleged, it was no doubt
in an exceptional case. A general
charge that the grand Jury should put
the costs on all officers who return tri-
vial cases, would be against all prece,
dents, and most injurious to the pub
Ii; interests. 1t would prevent police
men from making arrests in all cases
except where there is positive certain
ty of conviction. The tramp law would
be a dead letter, and the return of bad
roads, guide posts down, and unlawful
liquor selling, by constables, would be
an unusual occurrence. Peace officers
should be encouraged by the courts in
the discharge of their duties, and in
this county the court has on several oc'
casions refused to sentence officers act
ing as prosecutors, to pay the costs
when the costs have been so imposed
by the jury. Whatever the law makes
a crime and imposes penalty tor
ought not to be considered trivial
matter. and whenever a justice returns
case to court which the law desig
mates as a misdemeanor, he simply per
forms his duty, though the offense may
seem trivial to jury.
Besides all this the court has nc
power to direct jury to put the costs
or any one but the county, the prose
cutor, or the defendant, and as justices
are the only officers who return case'
to court, and are never made prosecu
tors in their official capacity, it is im
possible that so learned a man as judge
Mayer should have given such instruc
tions to grand jury. Some para
grapher has boiled down the facts tt
so small a compass that it misrepre
sents what Judge Mayer did say, ant
what other Judges may have said oil
the same subject.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-10-23

Nearly 100000 democratic votes
were cast for Cleveland in this state
last year. If anything like that nuns
Der can be polled this year, the election
of Mr.. Day for State Treasurer is by
no means an impossibility. His oppo-
nent NJ S. Quay, is the representative
of the very worst element of the re-
publican party and his name is INSOFAR
ably linked with the infamous pardon
of the riot bill legislative bribers, and
other matters that brought disgrace
upon our state. Mr.. Day will receive
large vote from dissatisfied republi-
cans, and if the democrats do their full
duty his election can be accomplished.
Let every man turn out on election day
and cast his vote for Day and Honest
Government.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-10-23

The decision of State Superintend-
ent Higbee that school teachers are
bound to attend the meetings Of county
institutes whether they are paid or not
for the time occupied by such attend
ance, involves a hardship to the teach
ers if those who employ them are not
as liberal as the law is exacting. No
doubt its Interpretation by the Superin-
tendent is correct, but as the county
institute has been made part of the
educational system, the law should pro-
vide that the time employed by the
teacher in attending it should be paid
for equally with the time employed in
teaching. ...
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-10-23
The Young Democracy Their Opportunity.

The young Democracy of Pennsyl-
vania never had, in the whole history
of our politics, more glorious oppor
tunity to display their usefulness than
the issues presented by this canvass
offer them. They can strike blow
in favor of the honest custody of the
finances of the state and against
dishonesty aud corruption in Office
which will be felt for many long day.
They can wiring from the keeping of
rogues the sinking fund that has so
long played the nefarious part of buy
ing legislation, and carrying on legis-
lative jobs in the interest of men who
use the peoples money to debauch the
peoples servants. A sinking fund
which has for its keeper Kemble at
one end of the state and Magee at
the other-whose joint trusteeship has
for years amounted TO something like
n million dollars--is surely not in
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-10-23
VIGILANCE COMMITTEE.

The following named persons have been chosen
ns members OF the NiylenCe Committee for 1855
Berwick E-A. d. seeley, Freemaa sitter, David
Hayman.
Berwick W.-Geo Carey, IL. /. Freas NJ D.
Beaver-Geo. p. Driesbach, Jesse l{ittenhousn
Benton.-Charles Gibbons, Joseph cole, Daniel
Karns.
Brlarcreek.-S. a. smith, II. NJ. Evans Gideon
Michael, A. y. Croop, DR.. l. j. Adams
Centre.-ll A. Sweppenhiser, A. d. Bra der Levi
lfamely.
Conyngham N.-Charlcs Mcclure, Frank Woods
COnyngham S.-John Mct2lngcr Z. llaley NJ
Monaghan.
Flshingcreek.-A. L. thapln, Lewis Beshlne.
Moses Mclenry, w. j. krealncr. j. NJ. Ammer-
man.
Greenwood.-Wm Black, A. j. Derr, Wm. Eyer,
L. p. McIIcnry.
llcmlcck.--Wm. Wintcrsteen Simon Reiehart,
Lorenzo Hartman, p. Foulk
Jackson.-Silas Mcllenry, Augustus Everhart
Calvin Icrr.
Madlson.-C. H. Fruit, W. S. Smith
Maln.-J0hn W. Shuman, W. q. John, George
Fisher.
Montour.-,John Rodarmcl, VIM. Trowbridge
Orange. John MoSteller. u. l.. Poust.
Pine. X. Fowler, Ira c. Pursell, Tram riatt.
scott E-W L. Dieterich, Il. W. Hartman, David
Gelsinger.
Scott W "A. c. IIidlay, L. NJ. Kelchner
Sugalloaf.- Elias Fritz, Noah cole, Wellington
Hess, Joseph Larish, George Van Sckel.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-10-23

Governor Pattison has appointed
Ex-senator James 8. Gordon to the
office of Judge in Philadelphia, to fill
vacancy caused by the death of Judge
Yerkes. Mr.. Gordon is only thirty
years old, but is lawyer of ability.
lie nominated Pattison ior Governor
in the convention of 1882, and has
been one of his strongest supporters
and advisers.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-10-23
Philadelphia Markets.
CORRECTED WEEKLY.

FEED'-Wcstern winter bran spot, 1850 "a Is.
Spring 1873 a li.25
FLOUR.-Westen extras 300 Ia 3.2j; Penn
family 400 a. i25 ohio clear. 42j; winter
4.67b 80
MIEAT-Iennsylvania red, No. 1, 0sk.
CORN.-49k "a 81.
OATS.-No. white a 81 No. q 33b
Hay AND STRAW Tlmothy-ChoCe Western
and New York. Is. al5.50 fair to good Western and
New YORK, 12. ID II. medium Western and New
YORK, 10. "a H. : cut hay as to quality %. "a 81.
Rye straw 16, Wheat straw, 10. oat straw
9@10
EGGS-Pennsylvan 20; western 81.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. creamery prints 81
q 25 Western extra aOi
LIVE POULTRY.-Fowls, 10, mixed lots 8
ROSTERS old 8.
POTATOES -Early Rose, so "a go; Burbands 50
"a 6j; onions, LES % LIS per Dbl. for yellow, 125
"a In red
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-10-23
Assessor.

The blank must be filed out and re-
turned within 10 days from the time it
is delivered into the hands of the taxa
Bile, and in default of such return the
assessors are required to make out a
statement of the taxable property, from
the best information at their command,
to which amount the Board of Revi.
sion or County Commissioners shall
add fifty per cent, which shall be the
basis of taxation, unless proper appeal
shall be taken as provided by law.
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A UDITOR'S NOTICE.


ESTATE OF ANGELINA SANDS, DECD.
The undersigned auditor appointed by the Court
to distribute balance In hands of the admlniStra-
tor to and among the parties entitled thereto, VIII
attend to the duties OF his appointment at his
o1ice In Bloomsbury on Monday, the 23d day OF
November, 1885, at 10 o'clock a. M, when and
where all persons are hereby notified to appear
and present their claims before the said Auditor or
be forever debarred from coming in for n share of
said fund. J. ii. MAIZE,
OCt-23.tf Auditor,
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I UDITOR'S NOTICE.

ESTATE OF ANDREW $. CREvHLISG, DRCBAsRr.
The undersigned Auditor appointed by tho
Court to distribute balance In hands OF the eXecu-
tor TO and among the parties entitled thereto VIII
attend 70 the duties OF his appointment at his OIL
fce In bloomsbury on Thursday the l2th day of
November, 1885 at IL a. m, when and where all
persons are hereby notified TO make known their
claims before the auditor or be forever debarred
from coming in upon said fund.
L. +. WALLER,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-10-23

this Commonwealth or of the United
States and paying six mill tax on the
par value on their shares of stock on
or before March l of each year are ex-
empt from other taxation except as to
real estate, and where no such election
and payment ismade, list OF share
holders, together with the market val
ne of their stock must be filed with the
Auditor General on or before the goth
of June of each year and the tax col
lected through the Auditor-Gene
Department.
l hold in trust for - more moneys
OF investments, as follows;
BLANK for Recapitulation.)
The value of my household furni.
ture, including gold and silver plate,
over three hundred dollars, is---,
The number of stages, omnibusses,
hacks, cabs or other vehicles owned by
me, and used for transportatiog passen.
gers for hire, is----, and the value OF
the same is -.
The number of pleasure carriages,
both of two and four wheels, owned
aud kept for use by me, is, and
the value of the same is.
own, and keep for the use OF my.
self and minor children, the following
watches; Gold lever watches and gold
watches of equal value.
Every other description of gold
watch and silver lever watches, or 9th
er silver watches, of like value.
Every other description of watches
of the value of twenty dollars and up
ward.
own the following property that is
subject to local taxation---
Horses, No. ----value---
Mules, No. .----value----
Cattle over the age of four years, No.
-------, value-----and sub
scribed this-----day of---1S9
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-10-23
CTANDING COMMITTEE.

Beaver-C. A. Shuman, Beaver Valley
Berwick Ell. Bower.
Berwick VA. VI. Freas
Briarcrcek.-R. q. f. Kshinke, Berwick.
Benton bruce Carey.
Bloomsbury Ed Lowcnbcrg.
W.. ID. Dent er.
Catawlssa.-J. b. Robbins.
Centraid-D. f. curry
Centre. Samuel Ilidley Light street.
Conyngham N.-Patrick Flynn, Centralla.
S.--IOhn +. Ilannon, Ashland
FishlngCreek.-L NJ. Creveling, Van Camp.
Frankln.-Danlel oreman, Pensyl
Greenwood. Joseph X. Trlbelplece, Roh rsbur,
liemlock.-Wm. Glrton Buckhorn.
Observation-Disclosures knpuse, Waller
Locust.-Danel Morris, Nulnlda.
Madlson.-Miles Smith, JET seytown.
Main.-C. $. Relchart, Mainvlle.
Mlflln.-D. H. Montgomery.
MontOur.A. O. StOnge Rupert.
Mt Pleasant "A. j. Keller, Candy.
orange. Calvin Herring. orangcvlllc.
pine.T. w. SoneS, Sereno
ROarlngcrcck.-D1vd Long Milgroye
Scott W.-G. p. Reghard, Light Street.
" E-F. W. Redeker, Espy.
SuglrloIt-J. w. Perry Central.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-10-23
100 Doses

One Dollar. Hoods Sarsaparilla Is the only
medicine of which this can be truly said ;
and it Is an unanswerable argument as to
the strength and positive economy of this
great medicine. Hoods Sarsaparilla is made
of roots, herbs, barks, ETC., long and favorably
known for their power in purifying the blood
and in combination, proportion, and process,
Hoods Sarsaparlla is peculiar to itself.
I" For economy and comfort we use Hoods
Sarsaparilla." Mrs. G. BREWSTER, Buffalo.
Hoods Sarsaparilla takes less time and
quantity to show its effect than any other
preparation I ever heard Of. i would not be
without 1t in the house." Mrs. C. A. NJ.
HUBBARD North Chill NY 100 Doses
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-10-23
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1885.

The count in Ohio gives the Repub-
licans the Legislature by a majority of
three on joint ballot. Sherman will
probably be returned to the Senate.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-10-23
ESTRAY.

Came to the premises of the undersigned in
Flshlngcreek township, columbia county, near
WIN. Longs, a red and white spotted COW, and n
brown calf with white spot In face. The owner
will prove property, pay charges, including this
notice, and take them away, or they VIII be DIS
posed OF according to law.
JOHN HAZEtETT,
Oct.-23-3t. Oraugeyille L, o,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-10-23
Saturday. Oct. 3lst. 1885.

Saturday, Oct. 3lst, 1885.
at 2 o'clock p. m, all that certain piece or parcel
OF land situate in Main township, Columbia coun-
ty and State of Pennsylvania, bounded and dcscrI-
bed as follows, to-wit: on the north by lands of
Aaron Miller and d. s. Brown,on the east by lands
of F. p Grover, on the south by a public road,
leading from Mainville to Minllnvllle and on the
west by lands OF n. II. W. Brown, containing egh-
ty-two acres, more or less VIII 3reon are erected
two story stone house, bank barn, wagon shed
and outbuildings.
ALSO, All that certain piece or parcel of land
situate In said twp OF Main, county and state
aforesaid, bounded on the north by lands OF Eman-
uel Mauser, on the east by lands OF Aaron Miller
and public road on the south by lands OF ID. S.
Brown and Jacob Brown, and on the west by lands
OF Benjamin Nuss, VIM. Mensnger and James
Keefer, containing one hundred and two acres
more or less. wnereon are erected frame dwelling
house, bank barn and outbuildings.
ALSO, one other piece or parcel OF land situate
In twp, county and state aforesaid, bounded on
the north and east by lands of Pierce Grover the
south by lands formerly OF Henry q. Millcrs
heirs and on the west by lands OF Jacob Brown
containing twenty acres more or less OF timber
land.
ALSO, certain plantation or tract OF land sit
uatc In Miiflin twp, county and state aforesaid
bounded and described as follows On the north
by lots OF Albert Millard, and lands formerly or
Samuel Greasy, on the east by Race street OF said
village OF Mnilnyille. on the south by lot or VIM.
Eckroth and Samuel Greasy and on the west by
Fair street OF said village, containing four acres
Of land more or less, being lot No. as designat
In Orphans Court Sale.
Seized, taken into execution at the suit OF j. W.
In bn nd : Eyr M Jnh -nl
VS.. David s. Brown and to be sold as the property
OF David $. Brown. JOHN MOUREY,
Vend. EX. Sheriff.
KnOrr Atty.
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SHERIFF'S SALE

BY virtue of q writ of vend. Ex. issued out OF the
Court of Common Pleas Of Columbia county and
to me directed will be exposed to public sale at
the G Cuurt UouSh In RlOOInShurp. on
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-10-23
One Dollar

Hoods Sarsaparilla cures scrofula. salt
rheum all humors, boils, pimples, general de-
bility, dyspepsia, bilousness, sick headache.
catarrh, rheumatism, kidney and liver CON-
plants, and all affections caused by impure
blood or low condition of the system. Try it.
~ was severely afflicted with scrofula, and
for over year had two running sores on my
neck. took five bottles OF Hoods Sarsapa-
rlla, and consider myself entirely cured"
G. L. LovEJoY, Lowell, Mass.
Hoods Sarsaparilla did me an immense
amount Of good. My whole system has been
built up and strengthened, my digestion i'm
proved, and my head relieved of the bad feel.
ing. 1 consider 1t the best medicine have
ever used, and should not know how to do
without it," MARY l.. PEBLE, Salem, Mass.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for IS. Made
only by G. I. HOOD & CO., Lowell, Mass
100 Doses One Dollar.
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NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN,


Tnat every person excepting Justices or the
Peace and Aldermen, Notaries Public and Per-
sons In the militia service OF the State who
shall hold or shall within two months have held
the ur'ted states, or OF this state, and city or
corporated district, whether commissioned
Ofcer or Otherwise, subordinate officer or agent
who Is or shall be employed under the Leglsla-
tGle, Executive or Judiciary Department OF this
state, or OF amy city or OF any Incorporated dis
trlct ana also, that every member OF Congress
ana or the State Legislature, and OF the Select
or common council OF any city, or commissioners
OF any incorporated district, are by law Incapable
OF holding or exercising at the same time the
offce or appointment OF Judge, Inspector or Clerk
OF any election OF this Commonwealth, am mat
no Inspector, Judge or other onicer OF such elec-
tlon shall be eligible TO be then voted for
The Inspectors anu Judge OF the elections shall
|, meet at the respective places appointed Tor
holding the election In the district 10 which they
respectively belong, before seven O'Clock In the
morning, and each OF said inspectors shall an
point one clerk, who shall be quallted voter Of
such district.
The qualified voters OF the several districts in
this county at all general, township borough and
special electlons are hereby hereafter author
|, lzed and required 70 vote by tickets printed or
seyerally classified as follows: One ticket shall
embrace the names OF all Judges OF Courts yoIed
Tor, ana labelled, outside, 'Judiclary;n one
tcket shall embrace the names OF all the state
olicers voted FOR and 10 be labelled "State;" une
Ticket shall embrace the names OF all county
onleers voted Tor, Including the onlce OF Senator
ana Members OF Assembly II voted for and
members OF Congress, II voted for and be label
led "uOuntyi one ticket shall embrace the names
or all township onlcers voted for ana be labelled
"Iownship;" one ticket shall embrace the names
"BOrOugh." ''V'
end each class shall be deposited in separato
oa''o' ooAeS' join MppREY
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-10-23
SALVATION OIL,

1.-THE Greatest Cure on Earth for Pain"
Will relieve more quickly than any
other known remedy. Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Swellings, Bruises, Burns,
Scalds, Cuts, Lumbago, Sores, Frost
bites, Backache, Wounds, Headache,
Toothache, Sprains, &c. Sold by all
Druggists. Price IS Cents Bottle.
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Tuesday, November 3 '85

lumDla county, commonwealth or pennsylvania,
do hereby make known and proclaim to the quail
He'd electors OF Columbia county that a general
election viii be held on
Tuesday, November 3 '85
day Of said nonthj for the purpose OF eectlng Ine
several persons hereinafter named to-wit:
one person for Treasurer or Pennsylvania.
one person for Sheriff Of Columbia County.
One person for District Attorney OF Columbia
County.
one person for Coroner of Columbia county,
Two persons for Jury Commissioners of COlum-
bia county.
also hereby IN Ike known and give notice that
the places OF holding the aforesaid election In the
several wards, borougls dist lets and townships
within the county OF Columbia are as follows VIZ:
Beaver township, at the public house OF Potter
Smith.
Benton township, at the public mouse OF Hiram
Hess, in the town or Benton.
East Bloom, at the Court House, In Bloomsbury.
West Bloom at the Court House, in Bloomsbury
East Berwick, at the little ollice OF jackson Il
Woodin In the borough OF B-rwck.
West Berwick at the Office OF W. j. Knorr, in
Borough OF Centraia, at the public house of Will
| liam PETER.
Drarcl eek township, at the public school house
| Catawissa township at the public house of W
A. Yetter.
| Centre township at the school house near Lafay-
ette CreaSyS.
North Conyngham District, at the school house
near the collitry OF John Anderson d Co.
South Conyngham District, at the house OF Mrs
| Thomas Monroe.
| FlShlngcreck township AT the school house near
| C. u. Whites.
| Franklin township, at the Lawrence schoo
| house.
Greenwood township, at the house OF l. d
Patton.
| HemlOck township, at the public house OF Chas.
| IL. Dietterch, III the town of Buck Horn.
| Jackson township, at the house OF Ezekiel Cole
| Locust township, at the public house OF Daniel
| Knorr, In Numedla.
Mllliin township, at the public house OF Aaron
1 Hess, In the town OF Miliinville.
4 Madison township, at the public school house
1 In Jerseytown.
| MI. Pleasant township, at the Millertown school
| house.
Montour township, at the public house OF
w. q. Holmes, at Rupert.
| Main township, at the public house OF Jeremiah
| K. LOngenberger.
Roaringcreek township, at the house OF Samuel
| Miller.
| Orange township, at G. lIeGkman's hotel In Or
| angeyle.
| Pine township, at the Centre school House,
| Sugarloaf township ut the house OF Norman
Cole.
West scott at the public house OF II. Fairman
| In llghtstreet,
| East scott township, at the public house OF
| Jacob Miller, In Espy.
At all elections hereafter held under the laws OF
| this commonwealth, the election polls Shall be
| opened at seven O'Clock In the forenoon, and
| shall continue open without Interruption or ud-
| the polls viii be closed.
~
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rENERAL ELECTION
PROCLAMATION.

I, JOHN MOukEr, nlgn Sheriff or Co
lumbla county, Commonwealth or Pennsylvania,
do hereby make known and proclaim to the quail.
He'd electors OF Columbia county that a general
election will be held on
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-10-23

TIJIlI VIIc -NVW IUIh ITlUUIIVi INOP'
A more insolent defiance of public
sentiment under cover of temporary
Difference to it, has not been seen since
Tweed asked the taxpayers of New
York what they were going to do
about it.