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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-10-01
THE LITTLE PEOPLE,

A bright little girl of 6 was out riding the
other day with her father around Chestnut
Hill reservoir. She was told that from the
two lakes the water which she used at home
was drawn. "Then one pond is hot water and
the other cold, amt it, papai' was the in
quiry.--Boston Globe.
"Mr. Fcatherly," inquired Bobby, while the
dessert was being discussed, "is your dogs
name Rome!" "No," replied Featherly," in
some astonishment, "his name is Major.
Why, Bobbyp Because, pa told ma last
night that you were down at the Eagle hotel,
making Rome howl, and / sposed he was
talking about your dog."-Life.
81 wish was girl, but I'd want to be
big one,' said little Tommy. "What do you
want to be a big girl for, Tommyi" asked a
gentleman who was present. "If l was a
big girl could wear hustle, and then when
the teacher put me over his knee l wouldn't
mind it hardly any.-Texas Siftings
"Mamma," asked congressmans child Of
his mother, "what are these 'ante-bellum
times hear papa talking about" "They are
the times before the war, my child" The
child was quiet for full minute "Oh, ! see, I"
he said "that was before aunty married uncle,
wasn't It'll" The mother restrained the child
from further violence.-Washington Critic.
A Washington avenue boy was left with q
neighbor while his parents went 10 see @
parade and overheard the following gossip
about them: at was love match They
are a most united couple. After ALL the right
way is to marry for love-" Here the boy
interrupted with "Mamma married papa
cause she was fool; she said so!"-Saturday
Evening Spectator.
The other day, as the Historian was riding
down town after some archaeological re-
searches at the South End, a carriage in
which there were two sisters of charity drove
by, There were two small boys on the oppo-
site seat of the car, and one of them asked the
other "What are they, anywayp "Why,
they're sisters of chariot, don't you known
"What are sisters of chariot" "Oh, they're
nuns-don't see anybody, you knowl"-Bos-
ton Record.
A little 3-year-old miss who had been in the
habit Of hearing her father get rid of a
troublesome party by saying, "He ought to
be killed, is, with her mother, visiting in q
neighboring state. Her hostess was lecturing
her little son for some mischeivous behavior
and finally said: "Bob, l don't know what
will do with you" The little miss was an
interested spectator and volunteered her sIi-
vice by saying; "Why don't you XIII hima'
Fall River Herald.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-10-01
FROM CATFISH cENTERs.

Indians about Shasta, Cal. believe that cat
fish were put into the river by white men for
the special purpose OF killing Off the Indians.
They eat all other kinds, but throw back into
the river all the catfish they catch.
Gotleb Beck, of Dubuque, Ia, stepped on
the head of catfish lying in his back yard a
few weeks ago, one Of the horns OF the fish
piercing his foot, which swelled enormously,
causing him great pain. 1t is feared be may
lose his life.
John llutledge, of Ogle county, Ills, caught
a catfish nine inches long on hook Then
another catfish four feet two inches long
came by and swallowed the nine-inch fish.
The monster was pulled out ON the bank, 1t
weighed eighty-one pounds,
John Hodge, of Mount Vernon, Ills, went
bathing in the Little Muddy creek and dis
covered a catfish three feet long, which had
tried to swim through hollow,log and had
stuck fast. He landed the fish after hard
struggle. 1t weighed between sixty and sev-
enty pounds
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-10-01
FACTS WORTH KNOWING.

Red ants will never he found In closets or
drawers il a small bag Of sulphur Is kept In
these places.
Of vitriol and two ounces of saltpetre in three
gallons Of clean water. Heat the iron to q
cherry red, and dip as usual
When larger flower pots are used there will
be more leaves than flowers. Often plants do
not bloom because, having SO much space,
their strength Is expended in forming roots
and leaves.
1t has been discovered by Chicago physi-
clan that suburban life is a powerful pro-
vocative Of dyspepsia Men are like animals,
and must eat their meals quietly and leisurely
to secure perfect flow of the gastric juice.
1t is said that watercress destroys the toxic
principle of tobacco without destroying it,
other qualities If this information can he
relied on, smokers have only TO moisten their
tobacco with the Juice of water crosses and
they can enjoy harmless smoke.
To cut glass jars, fill the Jar with lard
oil to where you want to cut the jar; then
heat an iron rod or bar to red heat immerse
1t in Che oil. The unequal expansion will
check the jar all round at the surface of the
oil, and you can lift off the top part.
The use of morphia by physicians to suspend
pain which they can not cure is said to have
became an abuse. A Pittsburgh man has
been found to have 1,040 hypodermic injec-
ton plinctures in his body Many are said to
take the injections for the soothing effect when
nothing in particular ails them, and thus fall
into q habit worse than drinking, which is the
natural consequence.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-10-01
MUSICAL NOTES.

Verdi's new opera, "Iago," will first see the
light at the Theatre Comique, Paris
Joachim Is to give series of concerts
throughout the southern part of Germany.
Adolph Muller, who died recently in VI
emma, was the author Of 4,773 musical works.
Hubert Wilke, the well known singer. is
lying seriously i'll with typhoid fever at Louis.
vile, KY,
Paganini Is said 10 have played on three
strings Of the violin simultaneously without
cutting the bridge, as Ole Bull did
Mr.. A. Victor Benham, the young Ameri-
can pianist who has been winning laurels
abroad will give a series of piano forte re-
citals in the principal cities OF the United
States during the coming season.
The readers Of "Ben Hur" will be glad to
know that the sweet song OF the fair Egyp-
tian, "Wake Not, but Hear Me, Love-" has
been set to music by George L. Osgood and
published by Oliver Ditson & Co.
The Chinese are said 20 have had govern
ment superintendence Of music 1900 years
ago The number OF dramatic authors and
plays under the Youen dynasty alone was 81,
besides those who wrote AS anonymous plays
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N AND DEMOCRAT. BLOOMSBURY, COLUMBIA COUNTY, PA.1
CHURCH NOTES.
Japea has ies Protestant churches, with a
OF 1873

Japaa has i8s Protestant churches, with q
membsrship OF ii,o7s
Canon Bardsley, who died In England re-
Gently, left seven sons In the ministry.
Philadelphia claims that one-fifth Of Its
population is enrolled In Its Sunday schools
Preparations are already being made for
the next Pan Presbyterian council, TO be held
In London In 1888.
The Protestants In Italy now number some
800 churches and mission stations, and it is
estimated that 10000 members have been
converted from Romanism.
A newly formed church among the Zulus
has the following among its regulations "No
member shall he permitted to drink the white
mans grog or native beer, nor to touch it
with his lips"
The Jewish population of Jerusalem is con-
stantly increasing, and now numbers 5000
This Is the largest number that has lived in
the sacred city at one time since the destruc-
ton by Titus in 10 A. ID.
The Salvation Army in England is short Of
funds and resorted to the heroic method Of
fasting last week and contributing to the
treasury the money thus saved from the
weekly item of personal expenses.
The New York Observer thinks that an
effort to bring all believers in Christ under
one denominational banner Is useless, while
30 many conscientious and consecrated Chris
tians have such widely varying views Of doc
trine and discipline
The Salvation Army, at Its recent interna-
tional congress in London, claimed to have
1,552 army corps and 1902 officers, and to
have held q, 200 weekly and ,466, 400 daily
services, and 10 print its newspaper in nine
teen different languages.
The Independent says that The Catholic
Review ought to be ashamed of itself, after
the sander has been SO completely refuted,
again to charge Martin Luther with the COM
position of that rollicking rhyme, "Who loves
not wine, woman and songp
A congress of evangelical workers is soon
to be held in Mexico, representing all denomi.
nations now engaged in that flercely contested
field of labor. The Presbyterian, Methodist
Episcopal and Methodist church south consti
tute the nucleus of the movement.
A correspondent of The Christian Union
writing from England says that usually
there is on the communion table in Noncon
formist churches one cup tied with blue
ribbon. This is for those communicates who
object to using any but unfermented wine.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-10-01
BASEBALL GOSSIP.

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Bobby Matthews arm is all right again and
he wants TO pitch against the Cincinnatis
The New York Mail and Express calls Rad
bourn' OF the bostons, the great twirier."
The Detroits will play at Pittsburg Oh Oct.
1S, IA and 10, and Chicago will play there on
Oct. "a.
The releasing and engaging of players by
western Association clubs Is going ON at q
lively rate.
The New York papers have given nm al,
bone Of the New Works securing e,tber erst
or second place.
Kansas Citv denies anv connection with
anv new association and desires to stav IN The
League next wear
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t.1.' o' i1ou'e D.o",,s n"se 'ne orenh. VI
go i'e .,a .o,,,...,, '''' "' '''''
~ Is sait tnat tne Athfeucs nave secured
manager ior next season. Out MS name Is
"i'nheio ior tne present.
The system Of making @ladies' day" at
the League games was inaugurated at St.
LOUIS when tne Boston cub played there
Charley Bennett one of the greatest catch
ers in the country, has fully recovered and Is
again supporting Baldwin behind the bat
A league is talked of next season to include
Lyons, Clyde, Geddes, Canastota, Oneida,
Rome, Norwich. Little Falls and nion, of
New York.
Glasscock now says he Is perfectly con-
tented to remain where he Is, and will play
with the Maroons as long as they remain in
the League.
Rvan. of the Cbicaoos "a tho bes+ q, tho
voung bitters ~ the Ieag,e Tn b;s Iost .;x.
teen Games he has made twenty. three hits
with n total of forty an AVERAGE ~ aso ,yi,l,
tha totoIo 30 so,
Tbere ia a crv oo,no nm for .hor,. .,
manapement in the New YorLs This wnrId
h-a vrorg MOVE IN tha NOV =, ,,oto,,,, =.
baseball men cav tLat no ci,h hos . hot.a.
MANAGER than the New YorL Climb NNs,-
York Eun.
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,,st bs np ~ I.s. ~ ,u .Sr 'ne s .sau 1;. ~ sne
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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-10-01
A FEW STATISTICS.

Chicago has had 500 burglaries In three
months.
There are 725, 900 more females than males
In England.
We imported 100000 worth of precious
stones during 1884
Over s1s,OOOOO0 has been expended ON
monuments in Massachusetts, since 1861.
Ten thousand public schools receive finan-
cial support from the government of Mexico.
Arizona now contains about 6OO, 900 cattle
and horses Cattle are listed for taxation at
$3.50 per head.
The world now uses 10000 barrels of coal
oil daily, and America has enough ON hand to
keep up the supply for three years.
In the five-cent savings banks of Charles
ton, =. c., the colored people have $l24. .9S6 IS
on deposit. The largest depositor has 10000
10 his credit.
The longest drought that ever occurred In
this country Is said to have taken place in
l762, when no rain fell from the LIST of May
TO the lst OF September,
The public schools of this country now en-
ploy over 300,OO0 teachers and pay them
$4,000, 900, not very nattering annual aver
age of little more than SEQ each.
1t Is estimated that the wheat crop OF Cali.
fornia will be worth s5i ,oOO, 600 this year, as
against SIS 900 last year, and the barley
crop will fetch $4,000 900, gain Of $1,000
900 over last year.
The Vatican library contains a, 900 manu-
scripts, of which 2,l64 are Oriental, 3,O52
Greek and 1869 Latin. A complete cata.
logue is now, for the first time, being pre-
pared and is TO be published
The Scientific American is responsible foI
the statement that the horse population Of
New York city Is between 60000 and 1000
and that of London 100000, Of which $1,000
are used In public carriages, an equal numbel
IN omnibuses, and 10, 900 In street cara
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-10-01
CHURCH NOTES.
Rome has twenty-one Protestant churche

Rome has twenty -one Protestant churches.
The 303,0S7 Buddhist temples In japan In
MA have decreased to 1854. Many of these
are in ruins.
During the past twelve years the number
of Christian converts in Japan has increased
from 150 to 10000.
The great revival among the Presbyterian
missions in Persia continues. Every Sabbath
G0,0O0 people attend preaching
Professor Stewart, of Liberia, says it is esti-
mated that for every missionary that goes to
Africa 10000 gallons of liquor are sent to that
country.
The hey of Tunis has given a choice site of
land, worth $1,000, to n small Protestant con-
gregation there, on which they intend to
build n church.
bingham, Mass, has not only the oldest
church in America, but the Oldest sexton, he
having served in that capacity for flfty-six
consecutive years.
The Christian population of Madras, India,
In ten years, 1S71-1SS1, was found to have in
creased 1G5, ,6G2, and stll the work continues
to be encouraging.
A Chinese Young Mems Christian associa-
ton building has been erected at Honolulu, at
a cost of 5000. About $1,000 was contrib
uted by the Chinese themselves.
There are at present thirty-three foreign
cardinals and exactly the same number OF
Italian cardinals. This never occurred be-
fore in the history of the Catholic church.
The number of Japanese in the mikados
empire protesting the Protestant faith is now
II SOP, showing an increase during the past
year of 9, 2,70G. The total number of churches
is 151.
At Tresburg, in Baden, a foreign mission
ary society has been founded by 100 of the
most prominent Rationalists for the propa-
cation of their doctrines among the high-caste
people of India, Japan and China.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-10-01
GENERAL SPORTING NOTES.

Hanlan predicts that Beach will beat eau.
daur.
Inspector B. has won the Dryers s3S,7oo
this season.
Pierre Lorillards colors will be again seen
on the turf next year.
Mills, OF Liverpool, has raised the twenty
four hour bicycle record to 273 miles.
The proposed fight between Jack Fogarty
and Joe Ellingsworth is off for the present.
Jacob Schaefer, the champion billiard
player, has opened a billiard hall in St
Louis
L. E. Myers, the famous runner is now
writing tickets for Harry Snedeker, the we'll
known bookmaker
1t Is said that no less than seventeen trot-
ters have trotted mile In 2:20 or less on the
Rochester track this season.
A glove contest between Denny Kelleher
and Jack Fogarty will fake place near Eos
ton In the latter part of October.
After Wallace Ross returns home from
England he will make preparations for swim
ming the whirlpool Of Niagara Falls.
A prominent turf writer alleges that the
betting element among the patrons Of horse
racing is growing less and less every year.
Suffolk park Is TO hold trotting meeting,
beginning Oct. 10, and the following week
Belmont park will hold four days trotting
and pacing carnival
The London Referee accepts Johnson's 100
yard record, 8 4-5s., as genuine, and adds that
1t is performance that many have tried to
accomplish, but failed.
Robert Renfrew, of Boston, says he Is
ready to meet Duncan C.. Ross or Charles
Walsh in mounted broad sword contest in
or near Boston for $500 q side.
Wolf Rendoff, the heavyweight boxer, who
fought Jem Smith and Jack Knifton for the
championship has returned from England
and is ready to meet any man in America.
Paddy Ryan writes from Chicago that Il
his glove contest ends satisfactorily he will be
ready to fight either John L. Sullivan OF
Frank Hearld to a finish with hard gloves
Budd Doble, the famous trainer Of Gold
smith Maid, has secured stallion named
Bonnie McGregor, which he claims to be thu
coming trotter, and will give Maud 8. push
for her record.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-10-01
CURIOUS FACTS.

single oyster opened the other day by a
Fair Haven, Conn, man contained 1863 pearls.
A Bridgeport, Conn, man recently swal-
lowed three shoe buttons for pills by mistake
He is very near death.
A Dakato farmer, grumbling at the poor
outlook for wheat in the early summer, of
fered to give his wife all the wheat he would
have over 800 bushels He threshed trife
over $500 bushels, and the wife is going to
have new black silk dress
little newsboy of Orlando, Fla, being
suddenly told of his fathers death, dropped
his papers and hurried home, A citizen,
picking them up, sold them through the
town. telling the circumstances, and realized
So some Of them fetchi lg s. apiece
A Brooklyn lady at Greenwood lake put
her baby on bed 10 sleep, and placed an
open trunk half full OF clothing 10y tho bed
side that the child might fall into It ii it fen
from the bed, The child did fall from the
bed into the trunk, but when the mother
found ID it was dead. 1t had tangled its head
In the clothing and smothered.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-10-01
THE STAGE.

Margaret Mather has stirred Denver az
heartily us she did San Francisco
Clara Morris opening play at the Union
Square theatre, Oct. 4, will be "Artlcle Al"
Herbert Archer and his charming wife
Belle are in San Francisco. They open with
Osmond Tearlo in Kenneth Gordon"
Mrs. Langtry's first appearance in her com
ing American engagement will be at the
Fifth Avenue theatre, New York, on Oct. 4.
In "Peril."
w. j. Scanlon's new song In "Shane-na-
Lawn" Gathering the Myrtle with Mary"
has become very popular and is encored again
and again.
A theatrical syndicate has been formed In
London To produce "The Little Tycoon" there
and in the provinces. Miss Ethel McAlpin
will play tho leading role.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-10-01
JH Mercer would especially recor

J.H. Mercer would especially recon-
mend to the ladies Acker's Dyspepsia
Tablets. As laxative they have nc
equal. They are guaranteed to cure
Chronic Constipation, Dyspepsia, and
all diseases arising from deranged
stomach. With free use of the Tab
cts, Sick Headache is impossible.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-10-01

After a thorough test j. II, Mercer
most positively asserts that Ackers
English Remedy is the best medicine
for asthma, Group, coughs, whooping
cough and all lung troubles that can be
found. Ask him about it, for he fully
guarantees ii.
Connecticut western news., 1886-12-29

Belden making the presentation speech. to which Dwight replied in few well ch s n words after which all partnok of d collation.. It is surprising that Falls Village surprisers do not surprise themselves by giving Dwight surprise for his services as engineer of the village snow blow, instead of ap -prising vote of thanks, sufficient payment for clear ing the sidewalks of snow.--ED NEWS. |
 The lecture on Andersonville by Mir
 Charles M. Smith, last Tuesday even- ing, was a rare treat and the events con- nected with the escape of the trio were recite in way that held the closest attention of the audience. Although alone in an enemy's country, having to be concealed by day and travel by night and be ever vigilant, there were many amusing incidents connected herewith.
Connecticut western news., 1886-12-29
GREAT HARRINGTON,

The public schools have vacation until Monday, Jan. 3.
 Christmas services were held at St. James Episcopal church last Friday evening, commencing at II o'clock and closing at midnight, with the celebra- tion of the holy communion. On Christ mas day there was service at 10 a. m. while the observance of Christmas for the children of the parish occurred yes terday evening and embraced tree with many very pleasing gifts. At in- tervals the children sang their carols and at the close of the exercises all were served with collatioa at the town hall. At Mrs Hopkins residence a beautiful Christmas tree was set up with gifts for several fortunate friends of that lady.
 A New Years dance occurs at the town nall Friday evening.
 Rev Charles Fitch, relative of Mrs Henry Dresser of this village, has been preaching at the Congregational church for the past two Sundays. Some think the best thing the church can do is to give him call
 The National Mehaiwe bank has de- clared dividend of four per cent, pay able on and after next Monday.
 The Indian association of this village held its monthly meeting last evening at the residence of Mrs Henry Dresser.
 The annual meeting of the South Berkshire Cheese company for the elec- tion of officers and rendering reports occurs at the cheese factory next Mon day forenoon.
 Salmon Barlow of Canaan, Ct., charg- ed with writing certain letters to cider makers, was put on trial in the district court, this village, Monday afternoon. The case brought against Barlow in the writ related to the letter sent to Albert w. Curtiss of Sheffield which read as follows: "You are hereby warned not to manufacture any more cider or liquor on your premises or allow any one else or sell any intoxicating liquors what ever under penalty of having your pro- perty entirely distroyed or your life also you will inform all in your vicinity who are engaged in the business, All in- surance companies are hereby warned not to take any risks when said business is carried on. Men will be around oc. casionally to make reports by order o1 the $. F. P. c. D." The testimony o1 Albert W Curtiss of Sheffield and A. T Roraback of Canaan was introduced and also the expert evidence of George O. Hinman and William J. Brecknel o1 Springfield, Mass, was introduced. MI Hinman and Brecknell testified that the several letters written by Barlow to de- tective Pease and others compared with his signature and were in their opinior written by Barlow. At the conclusion of the evidence and plea of lawyers Barlow was held in the sum of $2,OO( for the grand jury.
Connecticut western news., 1886-12-29
SOUCHFIEi.D ID.

The Christmas tree in this village las Friday evening was splendid affair ano the recitations and singing were fully up to the expectations.
 Misses Lilly and Julia Cady of Win sted are visiting at I. R. Baldwins.
 Frank Coon and family of Canaan are at D. L. Pratts.
 Turkeys as we'll as chickens fared hard in this burgh last week.
 Our school, No 3, closed one week or account of whooplng cough.
 Boss Walling, last week, bought tho engine and boiler from the whip shor company and they are to have one abou three times the power, also they put or an addition on their shop.
Connecticut western news., 1886-12-29
LAX EVII.l E.

The lecture ''Frnm AnIersonville tn Free tom" I,.liv-rett last Wedn' sday evening, by Charles M. Smith of Boston was very interesting and deserved a larger audience. The many hairbreaath escapes of Mir Smith and his two com panions on their 400 miles march to the Gulf, mostly by night were delineat- ed in such graphic manner on a dia- gram, by the lecturer that he kept the audience spellbound during its entire delivery.
 Dr Knights school is going to give public entertainment this (Monday) evening.
 Mir H. Wilson and wife are out of town, spending Christmas with friends.
 Sleighing IS almost used up here but it IS showing again, to-day.
 There have been many happy ''family reunions" on Christmas day All the Sunday schools had Christmas trees and the children were more than happy on Christmas eve