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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-08-20
How to Have Nice Cool Cellar all
Through the Summer Months

A great mistake is sometimes made
IN ventilating cellars and milk houses.
The object of ventilation is to keep the
cellars cool and dry, but the object
often fails of being accomplished by a
common mistake, and instead the
cellar is made both warm and damp.
A cool place should never be ventilat-
ed, unless the air admitted is cooler
than the air within, or is at least as
cool as that, or a very little warmer.
The warmer the air, the more this
moisture it holds in suspension. Neces-
sarlly, the cooler the air the more this
moisture is condensed and precipitated.
When cool cellar is aired on a warm
day, the entering air being in motion
appears cool, but as it fills the cellar
the cooler air with which it becomes
mixed chllls it, the moisture is conden-
sed, and dew is deposited on the cold
walls, and may often be seen running
down them in streams. Then the
cellar is damp, and soon becomes
mouldy. To avoid this, the window
should be opened only at night, and
late-the last thing before retiring
There is no need to fear that the night
air is unhealthful-it is pure as the air
OF midday and is drier. The cool air
enters the apartment during the night
and circulates through it, The win.
dows should he closed before sunrise
IN the morning, and kept closed and
shaded through the day. If the air of
the cellar is damp, it may be thorough
y dried by placing in it peck of
fresh lime in an open box. A peck of
lime will absorb about seven pounds
or more than three quarts of water,
and IN this way a cellar or milk room
may soon be dried even in the hottest
weather.-Scientifc American
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-08-20

The Buffalo Express thinks it VIC
lates no confidence in saying that there
are even in Buffalo a few men who
wear corsets, because, leaning over
high desks all day long, they find that
the corset supports the body as no
other contrivance will.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-08-20

An experiment to test the speed of
the swallows flight has been made at
Parvia, in Italy Two hen birds were
taken from their broods, carried to
Milan, and there released at a given
hour. Both got back to their nests in
thirteen minutes, which gave their rate
of speed at eighty-seven and half
miles an hour.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-08-20

Though oucumbers are green they
very often get ahead of fellow.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-08-20

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
it superior 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, it
frees the skin from spots and disease,
and leaves the complexion clear
Ask him about it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-08-20

J,H. 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 a deranged
stomach. With free use of the Tab.
cts, Sick Headache is impossible.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-08-20

Over one million boxes of Acker's
Dyspepsia Tablets sold in the past
twelve months, purely upon their
merits. Why suffer with Chronic Con.
stipation, Dyspepsia, Sour Stomach,
Sick Headache, Heartburn, and Female
troubles, when j. III. Mercer offers
you relief and positive cure in the
Dyspepsia Tablets. He sells them on
guarantee.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-08-20

The Chicago anarchists intimate that
they were only joking. Very well,
justice assumes merry mood at times,
and it would be an excellent joke to
tickle the necks of these humorists
with q rope.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-08-20

yIgYU more money than at anything else Oytaka
Ml NJ Ing an agency for the best selling book out
W1N Beginners succeed grandly. None fail
Terms free HALLETT BOOK CO., PoRTLAN
Maine. [declS S5.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-08-20

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 a
scientific preparation, he guarantees it.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-08-05

Statement From the Executive Depart.
ments of the Government Showing the
Number of Appointments and Removal,
Etc, in Compliance With a Resolution OF
the Senate.
WASHINGTON, July 3O.-Thc President
yesterday sent to the Senate, in compl-
ance with the resolution offered by Sen.
ator ingalls,, statements from the heads
of the executive departments relating to
changes in the classified civil service.
The statements show that the number OF
clerks now embraced within the pro-
visions of the Civil-Service act removed
from July l6, 1888, to March (, 1885, were
rs follows: State Department, none;
Treasury, 25; Interior, %; Justice, none
War, 20; Navy, L; Post Office, 6.
Number of appointments during same
period, not including those excepted from
examination by rule IL, civil rules: state
Department, 4; Treasury Department,
l59; Interior Department, 204; Justice
Department, 5; Post-OfIicc Department,
Al; War Department, 80; Navy Depart
ment, 10.
The number of clerks embraced within
the provisions of the Civil-Sevice act
removed between March 4, 1885, and
June Is, 1856, were: State Department,
2; Treasury, 1911; Interior Department,
2l5; Justice Department, l; POST Office
Department, 10; War Department. 40;
Navy. Department, ].
The number appointed in the same Pc
Rod were: State Department, 8; Treas
ury Department, 80; Interior Depart
ment, l20; Justice Department, 8; Post
Office Department, 40; War Department.,
Sc: Navy Department, 2.
The number of chiefs of divisions and
chief clerks removed or reduced from
March 4, 1885, 10 June 5, 1886, were:
State Department, L; Treasury Depart
ment, 90; Interior Department, 8: JUS
tice Department, O.; Post-Ofice Depart
ment, 2; War Department, /; Navy De-
partment ..
The number of chiefs of divisions and
chief clerks appointed during the same
period were: State, 3; Treasury, SO; In.
terror, 81; Justice, 0; Post Office, 8;
War, L; navy, 2.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-08-05
The Anarchists.

CHICAGO, Aug. 2.-The gossip of Chi.
cago yesterday was chiefly in respect to the
possible outcome of the anarchist trial now
in progress in the criminal court. A great
many expressed fears that the weakness of
the law and the tactics of the defense would
together afford means of escape for the
eight criminals who are held TO he at least
morally responsible for the Haymarket
riot and its result Others seemed to
hold the opinion that some OF them
at least would be convicted of murder.
There is wide difference of opinion re-
garding Gilmer's evidence that Spies ap-
piled the torch to the fatal bomb. 1t seems
to be the conviction of many police officials
that Engel could have been secured as
witness for the State. His wife at least has
intimated as much OH several occasions, and
it is believed that Engel could have told
tale which would have enabled the State to
procure all necessary evidence for the con.
victiOn of the prisoners and even others not
now in the dock.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-08-05
IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.
The Senate Endeavorin. to Clear Its
Docket of Nominations - Some of the
Rejected Ones.

The Senate Endeavoring to Clear Its
Docket of Nominations Some of tho
Rejected Ones.
WASHINGTON, July 2S.-The Senate
went into secret session ut eleven o'clock
yesterday forenoon and did not adjourn
unit! p. m. The hours were spent dis
| cussing the nomination of Thomas Han
Ion to be collector of internal revenue
for the Seventh Indiana district, and it
! was finally rejected by tie vote. Then
the case of Morris Thomas, of Baltimore,
to be an Indian Inspector was taken up.
This excited considerable contention,
but was confirmed by vote of 30 10 %.
A good deal of time was consumed in
the confirmation of 4 United States judge
for Uta!, and ]. H. Meaney. of Texas,
United States Judge for Montana, and In
the recommittal of United States Judge
for Washington Territory.
Quite large number of rOstiaasters
were confirmed and one rejected, the lat
ter being Mr.. Rosetta, postmaster at
DeKalb, Ill. Rosetta is an editor, and
wrote a scurrilous article about the time
of the death of General Grant, comparing
the deceased to Julius Cesar
The docket was cleared of unobjected
nominations, but there is Il lot of work
yet before the Senate in the considera-
ton of contested nominations.
Bradley B. Smalley, of Vermont, has
been nominated Collector of Customs
for that State, vice VIM. Wells, resigned.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-08-05
The Wabash Purchase Complcte(l.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. MIR. Edgar j. Wells
Of he purchasing committee of the Wabash
stock and bondho!ders, paid into the Third
National bank of this city yesterday, as per
order of the United States Circuit court, the
sum of $685.. 500, the balance of the money
due on their purchase. The Wabash property
was sold at auction April 25 to the commit
tee for the sum of S625, 900, ten per cent OF
which was paid in cash. The payment OF
the balance indicates that enough OF the
stock and bondhoiders have accepted the
plan of reorganization to insure future
harmony. 1t is believed that the company
will be reorganized by scaling the interest
of the senior bonds and funding coupons,
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-08-05
Origin of the Word "Queer."

''The word queer has remarkable
origin attributed to it. One night,
when the performance at Drury Lane
was finished, the celebrated Quin,
many of whose jokes are still remem-
bered, offered to bet a young nobleman
one hundred pounds that next morning
word would be in universal use
which had never been heard before.
The nobleman accepted the wager and
left the theater. Then Gum summoned
all the 'supers, who happened to be
very numerous, and gave each a large
piece of chalk. He told them to 90
through the leading thoroughfares of
London, and write at intervals on the
flags the word queer Quin's orders
were faithfully carried out, and on the
following morning, of course, people
were astonished--the word was in
everybody's mouth. The great actor
With little difficulty made good his
claim to the nobleman's bank-note,
while bequeathing new word to the
language" The story is good one,
but it does not agree with the diction-
aries.-San francisco ArqonGut.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-08-05
UNEMPLOYED WOMEN.
what Shall BE Done with Those Who Can
DO No Work7

what Shall BE Done with Those Who Can
Do No Work7
To the thoughtful woman the ques-
ton recurs again and again: What
can be done with the purposeless, un-
trained women willing to work for
wages but unable to spend time and
money in doubtful attempt to fit
themselves for particular occupation?
A women's exchange is chiefly a store
house for undesirable articles, few of
which are bought in pity. 1t is a
device of those who are earnestly seek
ing to help their fellow-women and
not natural outgrowth of the law of
supply and demand. The training
school begins at the foundation; it
fits a girl to hold her own, asking no
favOrS.
A woman's duty begins with the
woman nearest to her by ties of blood
and affection, and stretches out to
those accounted less fortunate than
herself; but it does not end there.
There are women far above her in the
scale of wealth, perhaps, who need a
wider outlook and broader sympathies;
tho need to be drawn out of themselves
and their exclusiveness; who need to be
interested in the great. busy, strug-
Cling world outside of their circle, and
to feel that upon them rests, in part,
the responsibility of making it better
and purer. In some ways they are
more restricted than the woman who
sews for them. The wife of teamster.
if she have the time, can take up any
remunerative employment, and her
friends neither question nor repudiate
her. The wife of millionaire, pos
sessed of unlimited leisure, must be
idle. For che also is idle who might
be better employed" If she can en-
dure the epithet of peculiar she may
give her life to the investigation and
improvement of tenemt mt houses or
devote herself to particular line of
tudy; otherwise her work for her fell
lOw-men and women will be confined
to charity balls and fashionable bazars.
To do aught which would bring her a
return in money is not to be thought
of for an instant.
And from the wife and daughter of
the millionaire to the girl who starves
behind a counter rather than 90 into 4
comfortable kitchen, the same power
is at work. Alas! how weak we are.
Women may say that all honest work
is enrolling, and all voluntary idlencss
belittling, and that, in comparison
with the woman who never lifts n
finger to serve another, nor has
thought above her own adornmcnt and
her social conquests, the woman who
does the work of her kitchen, if she do
it well, is worthy of all the honor; but
the conviction has not yet become
part of them.-Ella c. LapAam, IN
Forum.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-08-05
A RIGHTEOUS ca RASCAL,
Who Betrayed His Trust and Embezxls
$50, 600.

Who Betrayed His Trust and EmbeZZ led
100000.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, July 2S.-Wm. r.
fierson, cashier and chief book-kccper of
the American Baptist Publication Society,
who was yesterday placed under arrest
on charge of cmbczzling $780, Of the
society's funds, is thirty-fve years old,
and has wife and child. He has been
connected with the society for ts:cnty
wears, and has held his present position
five years.
The shortage in his accounts was dis.
covered when the books were examined
some time ago. while he was confined to
his room by broken leg. He is still un.
able 10 leave his room, but is in charge
of a police officer. The. secretary of the
society says that the peculations extend
over number of years, but Picrsou al.
ways managed to fix up accounts so as 10
pass the annual inspection of the trus-
tees. He lived comfortably, but not ex
.ravagantly. 1t is supposed that lie lost
the money in speculation.
The trustees state that P:erson has
prepared to make partial restitution by
selling his furniture and other effects
and handing the proceeds over to them.
II is thought that this will reduce the
deficit to $4,000.
All Persons populations were from
the daily receipts at the publication Office
Of the society. LIE had an excellent rep.
utatiOn for industry and integrity.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-08-05

WASHINGTON, July Settle Indiana
delegation. headed by Judge Lowry,
called on the President in the interest of
John Stall, of Indiana, who is a candi-
date for Public Printer. The President.
on hearing their mission, said: "Gentle-
men, it is useless. An impression has
got abroad in this country that no per-
sOnal friend of the President can secure
Office under this administration. in
tend in this instance 10 appoint an old
friend from Buffalo and no Indiana man
will be considered" 1t is understood
that this man is either Mr.. E. N. Butler,
of the Erening Neaes, or Ex-Congressman
W. F. Rogers.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-08-05
z Struck by Lightning.

TYRONE, Pa, July PA heavy rain
and wind storm, accompanied by thun.
der and lightning, passed over Clearfleld
County yesterday afternoon. Three BOYS
took shelter from the storm under a tree
near the park and were struck by light
-!ng. VIM. Connolly was instantly killed
and his brother James seriously, Il No
fatally, injured, while Thomas McLaegh-
lin was severely shocked The light
ming also struck and partially demolished
dwelling and barn near by. Mrs. Sykes.
who resided in the house, 1t is thought
is fatally I'M ured.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-08-05

DENVER, Col, July 31.-At Montrose,
COL, this afternoon, John Berkeley was
killed by L. f. Symms Tho instrument of
death being pocket jack knife. Symms
is an educated man and formerly kept .
drug store at Erie, Kan, where he has
brother living Previous to his residence
in Erie he lived for eleven
years in Kansas City. In recent years
he has degenerated into common drunk
ard, and for the few months that he has
been living in MOntrose he has been q
saloon rustic. The n.an whom he killed
was known in the Montrose county as Sit
ting Bull" and was quite charactec.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-08-05
THE OLD AND THE NEW.

|
Last MEETING or the Retiring British Min,
istry - Gossip Concerning the New Ons
The Appointments as Officially An
nOuHced.
LONDON, July 29.-The meeting OF the
Cabinet yesterday was MORE apathetit
than last meetings usually are, since the
Government was already practically ou
of Office, important documents in all de-
partmerts OF state being submitted to the
Conservative leaders. There was moth
ing 10 Go yesterday except to draw up tho
linal list Of honors to be bestowed upon
the retiring ministry. The Tory appoint
ments so far show that although Churchill
has scored triumph in his own appoint.
mcnt, as usual lie has not succeeded
this time in squeezing out the old. Iddles-
leigh as Foreign Secretary is the weakest
appointment. He was one of the strong,
est members of the Government which
negotiated the Berlin treaty, and more
lately has been equally urgent in setting
it aside by supporting Bulgarian unity
liz VIII AOhChSt, NC ~
worked from behind by Salisbury. Smitli
will be a good Secretary of War; Ham
ilton has done good work at the Admir-
atty, where some striking charges o.
startling exposures may soon be ex
pected. Sir Michael Hicks Beach, who
receives the appointment of the Irish
Secretaryship, as anticipated, will prob
ably fill it fairly well. In the appoint
ment of the Marquis of Londonderry,
the Tories have followed the example OF
the Liberals i'm choosing young noble
man whose chief qualifications for the
post, like that of Lord Aberdeen, con-
sists of Il beautiful and clever wife.
| am able to state that above all the
appointments yet made, Cross will not be
shelved. and will probably become Home
Secretary.
THE CABINET.
LONDON, July 3O.-The following ap-
pointmcnls are officially apnor - a. II
Secretary Of, r.~.ncs 1t TO De, "a
and Iora y,,llizing, rich earth or clay"
Earl Of Ido mari is and that is what :
Chief Scores is made , All Conse- !
cbacl Hicks. Reach fore
Chancellor of the Exchequcr, Lord
Randolph Churchill, who, by virtue OF
his appointment, becomes the recognized
leader of the Conservative party in the
House of Commons.
Secretary for War, Right Hon. VIM.
Henry Smith.
First Lord of the Admiralty. Lord
George HaWilton.
Lord High Chancellor, Baron Halls
bury.
Secretary for India, Right Hon. Fred.
crick Arthur Stanley.
Prime Minister and First Lord of the
Treasury, the Marquis of Salisbury.
LORD Lieutenant of Ireland, the Mar
quis of Londonderry.
Lord President of the Council, Wis
count Cranbrook.
President of the Local Government
Board, Right Hon. Henry Chaplin.
President of the Board of Trade, Right
Hon Edward Stnnhopc.
Postmast- Gereneral, Lord John Man.
ners.
Commissioner of Works, Right Hon.
David Plunkctt.
Attorney General, Sir r. +. Webster.
Lord Chancellor OF Ireland, Lord Ash
bourne.
Home Secretary, Henry Matthews, Q.
c.
Secretary for Scotland, Right Hon.
Arthur Balfour.
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster,
Lord John Manners.
Patronage Secretary to the Treasury,
Mr.. AkcrS Douglas.
Attorney. General of Ireland, Hon. Hugh
Holmes, Q. c.
Solicitor-General of Ireland, John
Gregory Gileson, Q. c.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-08-05

and raised a considerable amount of blood
and matter; besides, was very thin, and
so weak I could scarcely go about the
house. This was the case Of q man with
consumption arising from liver complaint.
He recovered his health completely by the
use of DR.. Pierce's "Golden Medical Dis
covery" Thousands of others bear similar
testimony.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-08-05

FRAZER AXLE GREASE lasts three times as
long as others and saves horses and wagons
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-08-05

IT actually improves the bicycle record
to have it broken.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-08-05

HALLS Hair Renewer always gives salts
faction, and is Endorsed by our best ply
sicians.
As stimulant to the stomach, liver and
bowels, the safest remedy is Ayers Pills
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-08-05

THERE is but one school of journ alism,
and that is-journalism-Bufa Express.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-08-05

TIE moth exhibits much taste in dress
Boston Transcript
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-08-05

A BANG is something to q door-especial
~ when it IS on pretty girl
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-08-05

BEST, easiest to use and cheapest Piso',
Remedy for Catarrh. BY druggists. 50c
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-08-05

WHY is q doctor never sea-sick! He i
used to see sickness
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-08-05

WARS THE BEST DIsINFEcTANT and RENE
DIV for skin irritations and defects! GLENN.
SULPHUR Soar. Hills HAIR AND WMIsKkI
DYE, Black or Brown, Soc.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-08-05

For the Ladies'.
Laughterfs the poor mans plaster,
Making every burden light;
Turning sadness into gladness,
Darkest hour to May dawn bright.
IT'S the deepest and the cheapest
Cure for ills of this description,
But for those that wOman's heir to.
Use DR.. Pierce's "Favorite Prescription"
Cures all weaknesses and Irregularities,
abearing down" sensations, ''internal
fever" bloating, displacements, inflamma-
ton, morning sickness and tendency to
cancerous disease. Price reduced to one
dollar. By druggists.
THE great trouble with a buzz-saw is
that it never wears false teeth.-Lo,ceN Cit
izen.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-08-05

PAr-"Be jabers, what harrud tonnes
II / had me loife insured I'd take it,
Chicago Journal.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-08-05

- Delicate Diseases, affecting male
or female, however induced. speedily and
permanently cured. Illustrated book fol
10 cents in stamps. Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, 663 Main Street,
Buffalo, n. Y.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-08-05

PEOPLE going ON an excursion arc %
happy to get home that they arc glad they
went
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-08-05
THE CIVIL SERVICE.

Statement From the Executive Depart
ments of the Government Showing the
Number of Appointments and Removal.
Etc, in Compliance With Resolution OF
the Senate.