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Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-10-02

THREE thousand head Of cattle have
been condemned to slaughter by the
live stock commission in Chicago.
Their disease is pleuro-pneumonia.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-10-02

CoEcRssssAN Abram S. Hewitt de-
clines to SO back TO congress. His
absence will create a great vacancy
in his party's forces.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-10-02

FRANK LEsL1E's Of last week has a
very apt cartoon illustrating the treat
ment Of the bloody Geronimo by the
United States. The savage has been
run through all the various %tonsorial
ramifications and clothed in purple
and fine linen. He is represented re-
clining in a hammock, with a cigar in
his mouth and a bottle Of "old rye''
on a table conveniently lear. Uncle
Sam is his faithful attendant. Dress
ed up in the style of a French waiter
he stands by Geronimo's side tanning
the old wretch who has murdered 10
cold blood SO many of Uncle Sans
white wards who lie in unmarked
graves on the frontier. Under the
picture is j inscribed the legend, sTired
OF Murder.-A Siesta in Florida"
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-10-02

PRoF. MORRISON has been authorized
by the county commissioners Of
Meagher county to put up guide-posts
at all the crossroads in upper Sand
coulee which are included in that
county. This is an excellent idea and
n worthy of emulation by III own
commissioners. There are very few
landmarks along most of the roads
and consequently a traveller is quite
apt to become bewildered in the midst
Of the labyrinth Of coulees. We hope
that the next board will do something
for Choteau county roads.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-10-02
Sees the Republican Mistake.

Out of 90 men arrested by the N. P.
Coal company at Timberline, on charges
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-10-02

The TRIBUNE dislikes to engage in
any personal filings and has carefully
e]ndeavored to do justice to friends
and foes alike. But any candidate
VINO believes that when he smites us
on the one cheek, we will turn to him
the other also, IS sadly off on his rec
koning.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-10-02

Of course Sanders had to make a
few spiteful filings at the TRIBUNE be
cause it happens to be advocating
Toole's election. We are in favor Of
the latter first, last and all the time
because we conscientiously believe
that he can do more for the interests
Of Great Falls and Northern Montana,
than anyone else.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-10-02

Sanders sarcastically referred to the
TRIBUNE as Gov. Houser's paper"
None Of those connected with the
TRIBUNE are acquainted with Mr..
Houser. He does not own a dollar of
stock in this paper, has never paid it
a cent and 1--WE are sorry the Gov'sed-
ucation is SO sadly neglected. is not
even asubscriber to this paper.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-10-02

A sample Of Sanders arguments, is
this one: II like to see a nan stand
firm for his convictions nc matter
what opposition he meets. Cleveland
stood by his convictions in vetoing
bills passed by congress. Hence the
theorem: you shouldn't vote for
Toole."
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-10-02

*
Another one was about as follows:
Sparks is a crank etc, opposed to the
interests Of Montana. Ira Myers is
in favor of Joe Toole, therefore Ira IS
not entitled to even a piece Of bark,
unless it may be the bark Of a prairie
dog, to saw up in his mill. Very few
geniuses could pun in the midst of
such a logical deduction as that.
~
Those who have been in the Terri
torial Legislature with Col. Sanders
say that he was always ready to jump
to his feet and speak on any subject,
but that he was no earthly good in
committee work. One gentleman said
that he wouldn't put in an hours work
with the committee in a month.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-10-02

am pleased to learn the extremely ia
vorabEe comments which all guests of the
Park make concerning their entertainment.
have yet to hear a complaint. There is
not a better hotel in lIontana. It's table is
ladened with all the delicacies which this
market affords. 1t is 40 small undertake
ing to cater satisfactorily for a Motel 50 far
removed from a railroad.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-10-02

am dailyin receipt of letters Of inqui-
~ about Great Falls. It's wonderful what
a worldwide reputation this town is win
ming.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-10-02

The same flag floats oFertile just and un-
just alike in this country. The beautiful
one which fair hands made for the cele-
bration of our Glorious Fourth, waved a
welcome to J. K. Toole and Wilbur T.
Sanders from the balcony Of the Park no.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-10-02

our bankers.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-06-25
THE SECRET OUT,

"Oh, I've just made the funniest dis
covery, said Mrs. Minks "You know
my husband never would tell me what
they do at the secret society he is o
member Off"
"Yes; mine won't, either" returned
Mrs. Finks, sorrowfully.
"Well, yesterday big can of alcohol
came addressed to him for the lodge.
He is past grand something or other,
and takes care of things. Well, I
noticed him going upstairs with some
OF the alcohol, and when he got to his
room peeped through the keyhole,
and what do You think L saw? He had
the alcohol lamp, and was putting salt
on the wick and it made the awfullest,
ghastliest kind OF light. L was posi-
lively scared out of my wits, he looked
SO much like goblin. l suppose they
do that at their limitations. 1 always
thought they had some horribly ghastly
performance.
"Did you ever!' exclaimed Mrs.
Finks, in Mortified tone. "Well,
might have known they used alcohol at
those secret meetings, for my husband
always comes home smelling dreadfully
strong Of it."
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-06-25
WIT SAVED HIM.

A brigade was encamped near Charles
ton, Va, says Allen +. Hall, in the
Grand Army Sentinel, and guard had
been detailed to protect the property of
the citizens in the neighborhood and
strict orders given against foraging or
taking anything without paying for it.
The colonel of one of the regiments was
out one day with his staff and all of
sudden he came upon private of his
regiment with q sheep on his back. evil
IDENTIFY just killed. He rode up to the
soldier and asked him: "Where did
you get that sheep?"
He answered "Up here in the field"
'Did you buy him?"
"No, sir; just killed him, So"
"Why, don't you know that strict
orders have been issued against doing
anything like that?"
Yes, sir, know it, aud will tell you
how it was. l was going along the road
whistling the Star Spangled Banner,
and this sheep held up his head and
looked straight at me, and said, 'ba-a,
ba-a, and, sir. up and killed him, rs 1
won't allow anything to say ba-a at
me when I'm singing or whistling the
Star Span2lcd Banner"
1t is needless to say the colonel told
him to go ahead. The fellows wit
saved him that time.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-06-25
JUVENILIA,

Speaking of school stories, I went to
school myself once. and one day when
visitors were present, the teacher
thought he would show off the spelling
and defining class. Things went Oh
well until the word singular was given
out There seemed to be diversity of
opinion as to the meaning of the word,
one saying it meant one thing, and
another another, until the teacher, by
the way of throwing light upon the
matter, asked:
Now, if 1 should say man was
singular man, what should I mean?"
whereupon a bright boy shouted "a
man that didn't have any wife"
A teacher asked one of her pupils the
other day to give her the sum of five
and six.
"Leven." was the reply.
lyon shouldn't say leven," said she.
"Say eleven, always. Next boy, how
many are five and seven?"
E-twelve!" was the prompt reply.
This incident must prove that General
Walker is right when he says that our
public school children learn logic rather
than numbers in their study of
arithmetic.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-06-25
THE EMPRESS OF JAPAN.

The Empress Haru is a slight little
woman not five feet in height. She has
the pale, yellow skin, the finely cut
features and long oval face of the high
caste Japanese Although friend to
oil progressive movements, the patron
and instigator of many reforms and ad-
vancerent. and woman of surprisingly
modern views, the Empress still black
ems her teeth in the old style, and thin
arches of eyebrows have been traced
above those that she dutifully shaved at
marriage. Beyond ieweled ornament
fastened above her brow, her costume
and coiffrre did not differ at all from
that of the ladies surrounding her, and
Mt distance the parasol was her only
distinguishing mark. Nearer there was
majesty of demeanor, q dignity of
presence, an impressive, intangible
something, that divinity of ruler and
had she stood in the garden alone she
would have been as impressive in man.,
ner and as much a sovereign as when sur
rounded by her suite, with court and
strangers bowing low. The Empress
wore the red slippers and skirt. and a
kimono of rich blush purple silk, bro.
caded with large moon figures in pale
colors The pointed neck was filed
with folds of white silk, and she balanced
in her hand an umbrella of the purplish
silk embroidered all over with wistaria.
She passed straight on to the long mar
quee tent, and. giving her parasol to her
attendant, entered and sat alone in a
throne-like chair before large oval
table. Her sixteen attendants stood in
picturesque and brilliant line behind
her, and the diplomats, the other ladies
and mobiles were seated at little tables
below her. The palace attendants served
the company to the elaborate collation.
OF everything boned, jellied and iced,
and truffled, the beautiful set pieces
were broken up, and champagne frothed
in thin crystal glasses craven with the
imperial crest of the sixteen-petalled
chrysantlemum. Every one was served
quietly and decorously, the bands
played, there was the subdued hum of
soft, low voices in conversation, and one
by one the Empress summoned the
wives of the foreign ambassadors and
Ministers to her for few gracious words.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-06-25
HOW ELEAS ARE TRAINED.

One OF tho first lessons taught the
flea is to control its jumping powers,
for if its great leaps should be taken in
the middle of performance. there
would be sudden ending to the circus.
To insure against such misfortune, the
student flea is first placed in glass
vial, and encouraged to jump as much
as possible. Every leap here made
brings the polished head of the flea
against the glass, hurting the insect
back, and throwing it this way and that,
until, after long and sorry experience,
and PERHAPS many headaches, it makes
mp its mind never to unfold its legs sud-
denly again. When it has proved this
by refusing to jump in the open air, the
first and most important lesson is COM
plete, and it joins the troupe, and is
daily harnessed and trained, until,
finally it is pronounced ready to 90 on
the stage or in the ,iug.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-06-25
THE COLUMBIAN AND DEMOCRAT.
WHAT MADE HIM FEEL so Dad.

"John, do you remember coming
home last night aud asking me to throw
you an assorted lot OF key holes out Of
the window, so that you might find one
large and steady enough TO get your
latchkey in 2"
"Yes, dear"
"And You remember the night before
how you asked me to come down aud
hold the stone steps still enough for you
to step on9"
"Yes, dear"
"And the night before that how you
tried to jump into the bed as it passed
your corner of the room ?"
"Yes, dear"
"And still another night when you
carefully explained to me that no man
was intoxicated as long as he could lie
down without holding on, and then
attempted to go to bed on o perpen-
dicular wallP"
Eyes, dear"
John, do You realize that you have
come home, sober but two nights in the
past weekp ?"
"Have /, dear ?"
"That's all; and you ought to be
ashamed of yourself, too. The idea Of
man OF your age-But, Johu, why,
you're crying There, there, dear, 1
didn't mean to be too severe. After all,
you did come home sober two nights.
"Yes, that's what makes me feel so
bad"
And then the meeting adjourned.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-06-25
Eoas THAT HOLD TWO GALLONS.


A very interesting article about feath-
cred giants which are now extinct tells
OF tho largest birds nest in the world.
Several years ago the captain OF trad
ing vessel made his way mp shallow
river that found its way down to the sea
ut the southern extremity of the island,
and there fell in with some native tribes
that rarely mingled with newcomers or
whites. Among the many curious OBJ.
jects Noticed by the captain and his men
about the native village were some
dishes that were used to hold water and
food of various kinds. They held about
agallon Of liquid, and were round at the
ends, so that they had to be propped up.
The captain asked them why they did
not make them with bottoms so that
they would stand alone. when to his
astonishment he was informed that the
vases were not made by them but were
eggs-and so it proved. They were
enormous shells, capable when perfect
of holding over two gallons Of water, or
to be more accurate, equal by exact
measurement 10 one hundred and fifty
hens eggs.
From the owner the captain learned
that the eggs came from locality not
far distant, and an expedition was
formed later that resulted in the finding
not only of the eggs but of the remains
OF four distinct kinds of the enormous
birds, buried in vast sand heaps that had
perhaps blown over them and their
nests. Natives were hired and large
trenches dug in various directions that
exposed many of the bones.
In one spot great number Of eggs
were uncovered, but they were mostly
broken their being grouped together
however, pointed to the belief that here
was the nest of the great Epyornis,
probably the largest birds nest in the
world. The sand was carefully worked
away and the great shells exposed, but
nearly all were damaged or cracked and
the sand had drifted into them, making
one good load for one man. Bnt the
nest was soon robbed, the workmen
marching off with the finds upon their
shoulders to deposit them in place of
safety. Perfect ones i'm this country are
extremely rare, and are valued at $500
apiece,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-06-25

When the rain had ceased the other
evening, an elegantly attired young
man planted a large telescope at the
edge of the sidewalk, and at once be-
gan: "Step this way, ladies and gentle
men, and without any charge whatever
behold the beautiful orbs of the heav-
ems in all their magnifcence. Soon
a man stopped to peer through the in
strument. Another followed, and be-
fore long there was line of people
waiting their turn. A reporter, who
observed the solemn way in which they
skipped, waited, and when he finally
got up to the telescope and looked in,
saw in large characters these words :
"Take Hoods Sarsaparilla. 100 Doses
One Dollar"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-06-25
Pennsylvania Railroad.
-nxI-
Philadelphia & Erie R. r. Oivis-
ion, and Northern Central
Railway.
- IxIE--
In effect inn, TIME LIN TABLE, n. ,s,vo snn

In effect juno istT. issG' Trains leove sun-
bury.
oaoa m sea shora Evnr.s, ,,.u, o,.o.,
sunday for ar1sbrg and ay eHcePt
iI rni,.I ~ anu inoei iheuiaIe stations
g on ~ PaiiiiuelPuiit PaiiimoP = 10 p, H. NGW IorK,
o'so o ~ p H. o DauiioIe i'i1 ?. IN; Wasnlng ION,
sh0Ip o0 nj, CONNECTING at Phadelphla for all Sea
1Ltio pohi,ss' ihioush PasSohser coacn 10
rniaoe'piia' n
ao,, ooa, c,,,o, , d,su Z. may express
diatss stoitona , nini n ~ anu ihterlne-
q eiiso nn nu".ion3, ai,isine NJ Ii ut II a
6;45 p. M Washington, 500 IN. Parlor car
through 10 Phiiadelphla and passenger coaches
7a5 ~ m'MRepoyo Accommndation ,aouv
for Harrisburg and all intermedate stations arr,u
Ing at Philadelphia 45 a. IN. New York I. 30 a. m.
seepine car Observation-Disclosures esn he o:SC curd a. M
Harrisburg for Philadeiphia and New YorS on sun.
days through sleeping car WIN be rum on this
passeneers can remain n IN seener pm
q" "a "a n. m.-Er,e Mail douv ovoon, Nooaou
for Harrisburg and intermediates stations'
ii IA a. m Baiiimore IA W. new f9rs, *
a. m. Through Pullman sleeping cars are run ', on
this train to Phiadelphia. Baliimore and WashIng
tS ons ana and tRGagn passenger coaches to Phade
r-'" WESTWARD
ana %Ers ali Mall daily except sunday
qua and intermediate stations Roches,er AM
70 and Niagara Falls, with th, oueh Pnliman rai-
ace cars and passenger coaches fo Erie and Rocb-
ester w ' "o "''n-
100 .mINiagara Express iiv 9daiiy excent sun.
day1 for Kane and intermediate stations and San
andaigua and principal intermediate stations,
Rochester, Buffalo and Niagara Falls with
and Parlor car 10 Watkins
S,So P; 81 m T. Fast Line tdfiy except sundaOfor Re
kins and lntermedate stations With through pas pas
asIS go sfdI,o0s mail for Remove and nterme
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-06-25

j.. II. Mercer would especially recon-
mend to the ladies Acker's Dyspepsia
Tablets. As laxative they have no
equal. They are guaranteed to cure
Chronic Constipation, Dyspepsia, and
all diseases arising from deranged
stomach. With free use of the Tab.
lets, Sick Headache is impossible.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-06-25

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 practical test,
j. III. Mercer asserts that Acker's Blood
Elixir will certainly cure all such dis
eases, including Syphilis and Rheum-
atism. tits net patent nostrum, but q
scientific preparation, he guarantees it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-06-25
DLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY, PA.

Berg Castle, on Lake Starnberg, a
charming white-turreted castle close to
the waters edge. The scenes along
the route Monday of last week were
very affecting. The peasants knelt in
the roadway weeping, and the Ex-
King responded mournfully.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-06-25

j. II. Mercer wishes to make an
assertion, which he Can back with a
positive guarantee. 1t is all about
Ackers Blood Elixir. He claims for
it superior merits over all other remed-
les of its kind, and guarantees for it a
positive and sure cure for Rheumatism,
Syphilis, and all blood disorders, it
frees the skin from spots and disease,
aud leaves the complexion clear
Ask him about it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-06-25

A candidate for office rode up to a
house in Gilead, ILL.,, and asked for the
head of the family. "He's down in
the field" said the latter's wife, "bury.
ing our dog "What killed the dogf
asked the office seeker. "He killed
himself barking at can1idates.' - The
candidate rode away.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-06-25

Queen Victoria Is the oldest reigning
sovereign of Europe, with two excep-
tions, Emperor William, who IS in his
Goth year, and King Christian, of
Denmark, who has entered his Goth.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-06-25

After a thorough test j. II. Mercer
most positively asserts that Acker's
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 it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-06-25

A Dakota man who was running for
the magistracy announced that if elected
he would charge only 81 for marrying
any couple and woud wait until there
was q christening for his payment.
He left the rival candidate in the shade.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-06-25

A strone-lunged girl, loaded pi-
ano, "rhe Maiden's Prayer" and a thin
partition will form a combination
which will fill our asylums and grave
yards with many wrecks and sad sui
cides
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-06-25

IF YOU have internal slime feyer canker. acrid
phegm, bad taste and offensive breath DIR XIII
mers SW AMP-ROOf removes all these cond lions
ASK your druggist forit. s5c,, 81.
III YOU have lost your appetite or tongue
coated diy and parched lips and mouth, splttle
dry and cottony, or have become emaciafed-Dr
kilmers SWAMP-ROOT VIII build up your broken
down constitution. Ask your druggist Tor H. p5c Al
IF YOU have sudden attacks OF sinking smells
the face white and deathly pale and experience
feelings as though dying, and GOODNESS sezes your
very Nllals-Dr. hllmers uEAN-WEED rouses the
If YOU nave organic disease, or pericardis or
heart case troubles or have thick ana Sluggish
blood, feel as though bleeding would relieve You
Dr. kllmer's OCEAN-WEED oOeTects and Is the
elnedy you need. Druggists seOl IT, Al. "a
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-06-25

The owner of company of trained
Russian fleas, now performing in Paris,
has lost the leading member of his
troupe and offers reward of 1925 for
the recovery of the missing comedian.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-06-25

DlLES OR OIDS.-ULCERS
ilssure, itching flslula, &C. cured without
pain by the BRIsE EhiioTF IRkATMRsT' ilh,si rated
papers explaining the system and containing rer-
J w. COOLIDGE, M ID
2OS Wyoming Ace Scranton, Pa.
March l2.6ms
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-06-25

At recent ball given by the Count
ess of Caithness, in Paris, many curl
Gus fancy costumes were seen. Miss
Blake, young American lady from
Providence, personated white cat.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-06-25

yqytU more money than al anything else bytaka
WlW Ing an agency for the best selling book out
w IN Beginners succeed gTandly None fall
-, erns IIee liAIiKIT BOOK Co., PoRTLiN
NAME ldecl6 So
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-06-25

Of governments that of the mob is
most sangninary, that of soldiers most
expensive and that OF civilians the most
vexatious.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-06-25

1t is reported that Gail Hamilton e
en- gagged to be married to phi ysican.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-06-25

W. r. HALSTEAD, Supt.
Superintendent's onice. Scranton, Feb.lst,lS2