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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-04-02
Don't Shoe.

After spelling two noble horses l
was led TO try driving without shoe
ing. Buying three-year old l had
the smith remove the shoes which she
had worn about six months, level the
hoofs and rasp the edges of the shell
rounding o prevent breaking up. She
had an average good foot. l have
driven her two years and never any
horse faster nor longer drives, nor
over moret hard and stony roads, and
her feet are still in a good condition.
When standing she rests back upon
the frog never stands braced There
are many who do not drive more than
two or three times a week the re
mainder of the time .he horse stands
in a morrow stall, on the floor Soon,
to the owners surprise ''Ned is lame +;
stands braced step shortened. He is
taken to another smith, who berates
the former shoer, pulls off the shoes
with great indignation, p ares the feet,
nails on some new shoes and warrants
now that Ned shall travel all right.
Perhaps aD improvement for few
days, when the owner realizes that his
horse probably is spoiled, sells at a
sacrifice, buys again, etc. Now, by
selecting your horses that have not
been shod long (better if not at alD
with good feet-.an important item al
ways-I am convinced that nine out of
ten at least could be driven without
shoes.
Barefooted they would escape lame
ness, drive better, faster and further,
last much longer and keep on less food,
save suffering, and shoe and treatment
bills, which are no small. items. The
reasons are. evident l No restrict
ion to the natural growth Of the feet,
caused by shoeing, no matter how
well done. Shoeing is unnatural. 2.
Letting the frog natures cusbion)
down TO the ground, giving it exercise,
softness, hence health TO the foot :;
whereas the shoe elevates the foot, sus-
pends the frog causing it to dry, be-
come hard and dead, following which
is contraction of the heel, and intlama
tion of the foot. 3. The frog with
out shoes serves as a cushion to strike
upon, relieving both feet aud muscles
from the jar of the step especially
can your steed be driven faster down
grade the step not so high az with
shoe, and but little shock to foot or
muscle /; for the same reason can be
driven further in day, No danger
of corking, forging, stumbling etc.
My experience is that with feet prop
ely Trimmed the gait is natural, easy
and clear A, No danger-with any
care whatever-of contraction by
standing on the floor. As rule, un.
less the drive is every day, and long at
that, the feet will grow faster than
they wear. So much for light drivers.
But know Of a number of teams
(draught horses( aways at work that
.were never shod-P Mather.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-04-02
A Hopeless Mino rity,

Among the Rev Henry Ward
Beecher's many accomplishments not
the least is his ability as a story teller
To much amused listeners he recently
told this one about New York drum
mer. A typical "knight of the grip
sack" was detained at a small town in
Western New York awhile ago where
revival meeting was in progress.
He had met party of convival friends
during his stay there, and had what is
popularity known as "a load on
Nevertheless he drifled into the revival
meeting and took a seat well up in
front 1t was rather close in the
church and the warn air was conduc-
i've for sleep. The drummer yielded
to the drowsy god aud after noddipg
little sank into profound slumter
and slept through the minister's rather
long aud dry discourse. The audience
sang hymn and the drummer slept
on Then the evangelist began his
address, and wound up his fervid ap-
peal with this request
"Will all of you who want to go TO
heaven please rise
Every one in the church except the
sleepy drummer arose. When the
evangelist asked them 10 be sealed one
of the brothers in the same pew as the
sleeping drummer accidently brushed
against him rs he sat down. The
drummer rub ed his eyes land partially
awake heard the last portion Of the
evangelists request, which was
"Now | want all of you who want
to 60 to hell stand up"
The drummer struggled little, lean
ed forward unsteadlly, and rose from
his seat in a dazed sort eta way
A sort of suppressed laugh he heard
from some of the younger people, and
an expression of horror he noticed on
the faces of some of the older ones.
Steadying himself against the rail he
looked at the evangelist an instant and
then said
"Well, parson, | don't hnow Just ex.
actly what we're voting on, out You
and seem to be in hopeless minor
ity.'
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-04-02
New Fashion Notes for Women,

Lilac in all shades is to be popular
for rpring dresses,
Skirts of silk aud wool brocade have
draperes of silk or soft cloth.
Norfolk jackets have one wide plat
al the back aud one in front.
Broad Chantilly and guipure lace are
used for trimming nantes.
Silk or mohair braid is used for finish.
ing the edges of tailor made suits.
Faille Francaise will be much worn
for plain as well as elaborate toilettes.
Ribbon for tennis costumes and hats
has bayadere stripes and golden tennis
bats.
Plain cloth, diagonal and serge for
spring tailor made dresses are OF light
weight,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-04-02
Some Of the Tricks Of the Stage,
FALSE NOSES AND CHANGING THE
FEATUREs-

Making up the face, as il is called, is
an art IN itself; by il the old can be
made to look young, or at least young
er, and the young old. BY these arts
the famous Dejazet, when so years old,
could play successfully young page.
Formerly burnt cork, apiece of chalk
and pot of rouge was all that was
necessary now your well-graced actor
has his make up box or dressing
case, containing stores Of violet pow
der, fuller's earth, chrome yellow, blue,
crayons, umber, cosmetic, black, enam-
ell. "joining paste, with other unpleas
ant things. All have their purpose.
Are you hunted william skulking
from justice in the woods? you must
rub your cheeks and chin thoroughly
with thick blue powder, to leave the
idea that you have not been able to
shave for week. Or should you be
an aged crone or hag, a few blue
slreaks on the arms or hands suggest
the well marked veins of old age. To
be particularly youthful and loverilike
you must whiten your face thoroughly,
rouge well up to the eyelids, and then
draw little brown streak under the
eyes, which lends brilliaucy. An old
man has very disagreeable task before
him lie must rub bis cheeks and chin
we'll with fuller's earth; then with a
camel's-hair brush proceed to make
three dark streaks between the eyes,
with long lines from the nostrils u the
corners of the mouth, then get what is
oddly called his "white bald wig,
the bald portion of which is fixed to
the forehead by Joining paste"
A striking additional effect is pro
duced by giving the effect of teeth
being wanting, which at first sight
seems an almost impossible thing to do
But in your "make-up" you find youi
black enamel, with which you pain,
over couple of teeth in a few min
utes it sets and hardens, and a most
satisfactory and disagreeable evidence
of old age is the result. A mode Of
attaching whiskers was the old-fashion-
ed one of hooking them on to the ears.
But there is an article called "crapc
hair" which is gummed on to the
cheeks, and when dry can be trimmed
and combed like real whiskers. As
regards the nose, there is an elegant
way of treatment, namely, by fitting
on a well modelled paper mache one
but there is the more pugh-and-ready
mode of dealing with it.
We read in one of the text books on
the subject the following grave direct
ions ain some low comedy characters
such as Bardoloh, ETC., it Is necessary
to alter the shape of the nose in oroer
to give it that bloated, blotchy appear
ance so noticeable in drunkards. Y OF
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-04-02
LONG SUFFERING



1t Is by no means strange that Or. David Kenne-
dy OF Rondout, N. ", should have received the
following letter. BY reading It you will see In
one minute why James Andrews was thankful;
Dr. D. Kennedy Rondout, NJ Y.
DEAR SIR: Untll within recent date, had for
several years suffered greatly from Gravel, called
by the doctors the BlCk-dust sediment For about
year past this sediment has not passed OF
In the usual quantity, but has accumulated, Caus'
Ing me untold pain. Having heard OF DIR. DAVID
after using about one and one half bottles voided
q stone from the bladder, of an oval shape i-i6 of
an inch long, and rough on Its surface. send
you the largest piece. that YOU may see OF fwhat II
Is composed. Since then have felt no pain. /
now consider myself cured, and cannot express
my thankfulness and gratitude for 50 signal Il
deiverance fro'n Il terrible disease. You have my
consent to use this letter. should you wish TO DO so
for the benefit of other sufferers Yours truly
JAMES ANDREWS,
No. 10 Marshal St., Ida Iill, Troy, n. "
DR.. Kennedys "Favorte Remedy. IS especially
offered as trustworthy sp ciic Tor the cure OF
Kidney and Liver Complaints, constipation ana
all disorders arising from an Impure state OF the
blood
TO women who suffer from any of the Ills pecl
liar to their sex "favorlte Remedy"i Is constantly
proving itself an unfalli g friend-a real blessing
There Is no more agOnLing class OF diseases, ana
none more certain mot 10 get well ot tselt' than
the disorders OF the Kidneys and Bladder. 1he
only medicine that does afford speedy relief and
permanent cure OF such affections Is Dr. DAVID
kennedys "Favorte Remedy Of bondout' N Y.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-04-02

j. II. Mercer wishes TO make an
assertion, which he Can back with a
positive guarantee 1t is all about
Acker's Blood Elixir. He claims for
itsuperior merits over all other remed.
les of its kind, and guarantees for it a
positive and sure cure for Rheumatism,
Syphilis, and ali blood disorders, il
frees the skin from spots and disease,
and leaves the complexion clear.
Ask him about it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-04-02

j. ii. Mercer wishes to state that he
has at lasifound an article he can sell
on its merits. 1t is with pleasure he
has AT last to the public Acker's Eng
lish Remedy as sure and never fail
ing cure for Asthma, Coughs, Whoop.
ing Cough, Group, and all Lung Trou-
bles. 1t is the standard remedy for
Consumption. ! have never found its
equal.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-04-02
DR.. McTaggart

This noted Specialist of Scranton, is the
only specialist this side of New York, Phil
adelphia and Buffalo who makes an xclu-
sive specially of treating chronic, long
standing and lingering diseases to which
man and womankind are subject, such as
Consumption, Bronchial affections, Scrofu-
la, Salt. Rheum, Loss of Manhood, Skin dis
eases, rheumatism, Ulcers, Old Sores, Epi-
lepsy, Syphilis, Deafness, Loss of Voice,
Chronic DiarrhGa. Chills and Feyer, Worms,
Liver complaint, Cancers, Tumors, Paraly-
sis, Tape worm, Heart disease, &c, &c,
E1-Female diseases a specially.
No matter how long you have been suf-
fering nor how many Doctors you haye en-
ployed in vain, you should apply to DR..
MCTAGGART at once, when he will tell di-
recty without holding out false hopes
whether your disease is strictly durable or
can only be relieved.
He owes his wide reputation for the sue
cessful treatment of all lingering or chronic
diseases to experience and close applica-
ton for over 90 years, and to no miraculous
power
WHAT THE PAPERS SAY:
Ile is skillfu honest, efficient, upright and re-
liable and well worthy of the peopl IS confidence
and esteem. lie always says exactly what he
ton Republican.
'He is 100 useful man to lose "-Lackawanna
Democrat
Corner Lackawanna and Washington Avenues.
SCRANTON, PA.
Sept lily
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-04-02

There are scores of persons who are
suffering from some form of blood dis
order or skin disease, such as Scrofula,
Boils, etc, etc. After a practical test,
j. III. Mercer asserts that Acker's Blood
Elixir will certainly cure all such dis
eases, including Syphilis and Rheuma-
tism. tits net patent lostrum, but a
iscentiic preparation, he guarantees it,
After a thorough test j. III. Mercer
most positively asserts that Aekers
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 il
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-04-02

Iceland serge is novelty for spring
wear. 1t has a rough surface with
shaded stripes of several colors.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-04-02

Judicious advertising pays better
than sitting on The counter waiting iof
customers.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-04-02

TESTIMONIALS
AN EFFICACIOUS REMEDY. i can recommend
as an 'iilcacious remedy for all diseases OF the
liver, heartburn and d spepsia, simmons Liver
Regulator.-lewis G.. Wunder, 1923 Master St,
Assistant Postmaster, Philadelphia.
[EDIT RIALl PRINCETON, n. j.
We wish our readers to know that we have found
much benent from using simmons Liver Regulator.
our trouble orr mated and rend red chronic many
years In India, leaves little hope OF a perfect
cure from anything But the Regulator has af-
forded more RELIEF than all else we have tried, We
say this without the wish or knowledge of j. IL.
Zeilin q Co., who prepare 1t in Philadelphia.
REV. X. g. WILDER,
Ed. 'Nisslonary Review"
WILLIAM PENN P. o., Montgomery Co., Pa.
MESSIS. j. II. ZELlN CO.-Ilavlng suffered
rom debility, headache, dizziness and loss of appe-
tite,and being persuaded they resulted from an In
active liver, simmons Liver regulator was recon-
mended by friend. was greatly benefited In a
short line, and consider II an almost Indispensable
household remedy. j. W. DkrTERER.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-04-02

The test OF many years and the experience Of
many thousands and tens OF thousands OF every
age ana condition OF life has established the fact
that no one VIII remain dyspeptic who Will take
the purely vegetable mdcfne.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-04-02
THE COLUMBIAN
SYMPTOMS OLE DYSPEPSIA

are loss OF appetite, rising Of food, heart
burn, dlstension OF the stomach, headache,
bad breath, sieeplessness, low spirits and
general prostration. constipation Is q
frequent CONGO uitant OF dyspepsia, but
sometimes II Is attended with diarrhpa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-04-02

The story of our Fashionable
Clothing, at prices within the
reach of all, has caught the at
tention Of our young subject.
He reads that Yates q Co. give
moneys worth every time and
their overhowing stock for Men,
Youths, Boys and Children is
the best in Philadelphia to
select from.
-lO(-
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-04-02

W. F. HALSTEAD, Supt.
Superintendent's of1ice Scranton, Feb. lst,ls9
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-04-02
THROUGH TRAINS FOR sUNBURY FROM TIL
EAST AND SOUTH,
sUNBURY, HAzLET0N Il wII.KEsBARRl
RAILROAD AND NORTH AND WEsT
HR ANl'H


Wilkesbarre Mall leaves Sunbury 1000 a. IN.
arriving at Bloom Ferry 1852 a. M, Wilkes barre
1918 pm.
Express East leaves sunbury 5.45 p. m. arriving
az Bloom Ferry 6S p. m, Wllkes-ba barre 1853 p. IN
Ing at tlOom Ferry l2.O5 p. m, Sunbury l2.55 D. m
Express West leaves Wilkes barre a.4b p. m, ar
r'ing at Bloom Ferry 4.lo D. In, ,sunbury 6ltp.m.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-07
ExrnAonnrsAnr War BAneA1ss,

We find it different to single out garments for
special mention, for the whole stock il q bar
gain. These may meet your wants. II not you
will find it ut the store,
Fine Seal Plush visites. neatly trimmed with
fine black Russian fur, lined with fine quilted
satin, worth els; only e12.5O each.
Fine Black Astrakan visites. trimmed with
French Coney fur, lined with best quilted satin,
worth SIS; only els each.
Fine Double Breasted Black Astrakan Walking
Jackets, nicely lined with best black quilted
satin, excellent shape, worth S17 $50; only els
each.
Keep in mind the sample line Exquisite Seal
Plush Wraps. We have only one or two of some
styles, and II we can At you. bargain" is yours,
o25 to 97O.
The Twenty-Five dollar Seal Plush SacQue, ia
the finest we ever sold at the price.
(Second floor, take elevator.)
WOODWARD LOTHROP
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-07
FOR RENT--HOUSES

I,OR IENT-3o33 n NV. THIS PROPERTY
is most convc iien,iy located both street
close 10 markets end r. ONCE arye grounds and beauti
tul view: 13 ~. ms; newly painted and papered; In
complete order. @ q GREEN
ds-1m 303 eth ST. n. ".
LHOR REMITTANCE THRET-SToRY AND BACK
Il building Brick House. 2l7 Delaware ave- n. e. four
teen and bath steam heater large yard eos per
month. BEALF A -HAREIS
div l:sox ST NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-07
CHR1srxAs SALE Or Qu1Lrs.

The popular idea is to give appropriate, useful
presents. Many judicious housewife would
undoubtedly appreciate one or more of the fol-
lowing
200 Ia White Crochet Quilts, in handsome
damask and Marseilles patterns, extra quality,
only 81 25 each.
100 liza White Marseilles Bed Spreads, only
S1.6O each. These are worth $1.75 and will so
be sold the next time we buy.
100 la Colored Marseilles Bed Spreads,
handsome designs, worth $3.50, only 81 each,
100 extra size White Marseilles Bed Spreads,
splendid patterns, extra good value, only $3.50
each.
We have q superb stock of fine Spreads, which
lack of space forbids mentioning We control
many of the designs. Prices rise gradually to
1915.
(Third floor; take elevator.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-07

Somebody has made q sensible suggestion to the
capitalists OF Chicago, that bank be established
In that city for the advancement of cash loans up
to the pawnshOps- This would put pawning upon
o respectable basis, so that persons driven to the
necessity of pledging small effects would not feel
Obliged to dodge into a dingy shop and out Of II
again In a tremor OF apprehension lest some one
should see them Each transaction could be
conducted In as strict confidence as II the object
involved were a hundred acres OF land or the con.
trolling interest In a railroad company. In
France, In Italy and other parts of Europe there
are Institutions Of this sort under the patronage
of the government, or directly connected with 1t
There need, however, be no government interior
ence In an American pawn-bank; all that would
be necessary would be to have responsible citi-
Zens In the board OF management, and the conduct
OF the bank so upright and prudent as 10 speak
for itself. The present slack system OF pawn
brOking In our large cities Is a scandal. dis
reputable atmosphere can scarcely fail to pervade
II, when IL is made a means for burglars and
sneak thieves TO realize on their booty, and the
brokers reap enormous profits on slight advances.
The honest poor thus have their faces yillanously
ground, while premium is put upon robbery by
the provision OF legitimate clearing house for
stolen goods. 1t would be a good thing II every
city could have a pawn-bank managed on bust
ness principles, where fair advances would be
made at endurable rates OF interest, and such an
equity be retained by the customer in his pawn
that any surplus resulting from its sale would re-
turn TO his own pocket
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-07

The Recommendation in the Presidents message
that one more federal prisons be established is
of course worthy Of thoughtful consideration, but
1t Is not be assumed that the subject Is without
its two sides. There is a maxim among business
men that II is sheer waste to do yourself what you
can hire somebody else to do for you Just as we'll
The several states have their penitentiaries In
running order, and are glad to take federal pris-
Oners low rates. 1t is doubtful whether prison
owned and managed by the nation could be main-
tanned as cheaply as one belonging to a state or
county. The federal prisoners sent to Albany, for
example, are as decently clad, as comfortably
housed and as well fed as they would be in any
institution under control OF the general govern
meEt; they are treated as humanely, nursed as
carefully In sickness, and surrounded with many
incentives to the pursuit OF a better nfe and the
charge for their board is triiing. AS the President
suggests, there are several problems In prison
maintenance and discipline which have yet to be
solved, and a system OF federal prisons would
afford opportunities for experimenting in these
matters on large scale. still, it is open to 4ues-
tion whether the federal government can afford to
add to its many other functions that of providing
objects for experiments in moral reform.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-07

The American Opera Company Is to change its
name-so the newspapers announce-to the Ma
tional opera Company. In view ni the fact that
It's director and most Of the other persons con-
nected with 1t are foreigners why not call itself
the International opera Company?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-07
CHnusrMAs SALE Or L1SEss.

This sale inaugurated the latter part of last
week, is making considerable Roadway. We call
attention to the following additional good
values in Fine Table Damask;
72 In. e. yds) Bleached German Linen Table
Damask, new patterns, excellent quality, only
$3.50, $1.75, $500 and 1925 per yard.
70 inch Bleaehed German Linen Table
Damask, exquisite designs, superior quality,
only $3.50 per yard.
WOQnWARn A. I0TIIROp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-07
BAnaA1s In CASHMERE HosE.

We have just consummated the purchase of
large invoice of Ladies' Fine Ribbed, all-wool,
Cashmere Hose, i'll Black, Navy Blue and
Seal Brown, worth $125, only 75c per pair.
This is beyond question the best value in
Ladies' Winter Hose ever offered by us, and any
person with an appreciation of values will SO
acknowledge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-07

James A. Wales. the cartoon artist, who has Just
died. possessed the rare faculty OF originating car
features as well as carrying them into execution
His quarrel with Puck some years ago gave start
to The Judge, to whose pages he transferred his
pencil This put the two great parties on an
equal footing in the last Presidential campaign as
far as comic Journalism entered into Its activities
1t had another effect, also. in making way for the
promotion Of Gillian, the artist, whose double
page cartoon OF the political museum OF living
curiosities Is credited with committing Puck to
the opposition OF Mr.. Blaine. 1t does not seem at
all inconsistent with a career so notably asSo-
eiated with national politics that MI, Wales
should have been born in Ohio.