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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-07-06

WOMAN GIVES UP HER HUSBAND TO RIVAL
FOR 5000.

Mrs. Emma Mumford, at the Armory
Police Court yesterday, sold her husband,
William, for 5000, $50 of which was paid
in cash and the other $3.50 promised in
monthly payments of $50 each. William
is not bad looking fellow. He is tall,
well-buit, has mustsche and side-whisk-
ers, dresses well, and with his gold eye
glasses stylish appearance. Altogether 1t
would seem that William was quite cheap
at the price, but he has his failings, and It
was these that led his wife to let him go as
cheaply as she did.
Mr. and Mrs. Mumford lived in Montreal,
Canada. He was bookkeeper in large
house and earned sufficient money to sup.
port his wife comfortably, but he wouldn't
do it; he preferred to spend his earnings
on fine clothes and let her win the bread
for the house. Then he became fascinated
with the charms of Clara Brown. Miss
Brown is fair, fat and forty, and suffers by
contrast with Mrs. Mumford, who is a
pretty little black-eyed woman, with a
sweet smile and vivacious manner. How
ever, Miss Brown reciprocated Mumfords
admiration and he accepted her proposition
to run away to Chicago. They got here a
little over wee ago, and were followed
by Mrs. Mumford, who arrived here last
Friday. A warrant charging the pair with
criminal intimacy was sworn out and serv-
ed by an officer, who brought the couple
before Justice r. II. White.
They were badly frightened as they stood
waiting for the case to be called. Mumford
sent word to his wife that he wanted to
speak to her. Mrs. Mumford walked over
to where her husband stood beside the wo-
man for whom he had forsaken her. Num-
ford begged her not to prosecute, but she
was firm. He leaned oyer as though to
whisper in her ear and his arm stole tow
ards her waist. She jumped back and
shook him of. Emma" he said, "don't
prosecute me and I'll go back and behave
myself"
"Oh, no you won't. am not going to
pay your way back to Montreal and then
have to support you"
"But you wouldn't send your own hus.
band to the penitentiary?"
Wouldn't II You wait and see."
Then Mrs. Mumford thought moment.
'pll tell you what Tll do, Man," she said
turning to Miss Brown. 81 have scarcely
a dollar in the world. II you will give me
$780, enough TO start in small business in
Montreal, you can have him and l won't
stand in your way"
Miss Brown pleaded that she didn't haye
the $780, but was told that she had better
raise it before the case was called. This
reused her to action and she left the station
Half an hour later she returned with de
spairing look on her face. II could only
raise $780," she said, but will get The res
| II you will give me time"
The wife saw that this was the best SHE
could do and took the money. She then
made Miss Brown sit down and write out
three notes for $50 each payable in 80, &C
and 90 days. These she put in her pocket
and fifteen minutes later the case was dis
missed for want of prosecution. Chicag
| Times
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wilkesbarre & western II. n.

For some time past there has been much
talk concerning the location Of the w. &
W. Il. r. At one time it was thought that
the junction would be at Sh'ckshinny and
this idea was supported by the fact that
work was done by way Of grading to the
amount of some $4,000. The route was
not satisfactory to the engineer who sue
ceeded Mr.. Moorhead, neither was 1t to
the company whom he represents, for the
reason that the grade was not practicable
and the connection with other lines Of rail
road was too limited. The same objection
the engineer has been earnestly viewing
other parts of the country in hope Of secur-
ing route that was feasible and that
would ntersect with other lines OF road
and If possible tap the Wyoming Valley
coal fields, as this line of road will be the
shortest line from New York to the far
West, passing through the Wyoming valley
and winding its way due Vest through a
rich agricultural country to the bitumin-
GUS coal fields of the West, shortening the
line Of shipment some rs or so miles from
New York to the West.
The investigation made last week by the
chief engineer of the route, starting at
Nanticoke, thence up Harvey's Creek to
Pixies Creek, up Pixies Creek to Berrug's,
thence west by way of McKendree's, Pleas
ant Hill, South Pond to head of Green
Swamp Run, thence by way of banks of
Huntington Creek, or by way OF Crocketts
and Wilkinson Hollow to Huntington
creek, thence up Marshall's Hollow by way
of Cambria to Raven Creek and so through
by Fishingcreek to Millville or else down
Huntington creek by the way of Jamestown
to intersect at Millville, is found to be the
most feasible route of all, in fact 1t is found
to contain all the features asked for both
| in the directness of line, ease of grade Cthe
grade not exceeding one per cent? and the
advantage of intersecting outlet, passing
within few rods of five beautiful lakes
within twenty miles of W'lkesbarre, tap,
| ping millions of acres Of timber lands along
the Allegheny range of mountains, passing
| nearly the whole distance through til,
! heart of fertile agricultural country tina
much needs the advantages of a railroad
and opening up direct line OF shipment
from East TO West and from West to East
are the basis of financial calculation anC
confidential hope, -Shickshisny Echo.
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PERSONAL.

Mrs. N. U. Funk and son are visiting
relatives in Towanda.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Ringler OF Philadel'
phia have been visiting relatives here.
Miss Jeanette Fenstermaker of Berwick,
visited friends here last week.
Mr.. Diemer Bidleman, of on City, Pa
has been visiting relatives here.
Miss Laura Rishel is visiting friends
near Wilkesbarre.
Mr.. Chas Cole, of Allentown, has been
visiting at @. W. Browns.
Miss Ella Skidmore, of Brooklyn is tht
guest of Miss Mildred Knorr.
Miss Lombard, OF Selinsgrove, visited
Miss Edith Ent during the past week.
II. +. Welliver, of Savannah, Georgia, II
visiting relatives at Jerseytown.
Mr.. and Mrs Geo. W, Smith and daughte
of Laceyville, Wyoming county, VISITED
friends here recently
Miss Cora Taylor, of Hazleton, was tn
guest Of Miss Madge Campbell during tn
past week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-07-06

M'Killip Bros. have complete
ly refitted their studio with the
best and most approved instru-
ments for portraiture, from lock-
ct size up to life size, and instru-
ments especially adapted to pho,
tographing out door groups and
residences, together with the lat
est scenic effects and accessories.
Babies pictures par excellence
for which has been added a spec
ial extra rapid Voigtlaender
Euryscope. Copying, enlarging
and Photographic reproductions
of drawings, patent models and
machinery intelligently execut-
ed. Animals photographed by
the flash light process. Life
size crayon portraits in gold
frame only $40.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-07-06
SALES.

JUNE 28- -29.-Chas. y. Evans assignee of
d. f. Seybert will expose at public sale at
10 o'clock, a. m. at the homestead OF said
ID. It. Seybert in Salem township, Luzerne
Co., Pa, q lot of personal property. Horses,
cows, wagons, lumber and rye and wheat
in the ground. Also, on June 30 at 10 a.
IN. at Beach Haven station, 9 lot OF lumber
and timber.
For SALK.-A desirable and commodious
residence on Main street, supplied with
water, gas and steam. Apply to
jan20t. y. N. MoYER.
For RRNT-Four desirable dwelling
houses on First street near Market. All
modern improvements. Apply to z. 5.
Robbins.
WANTRD.-100 bark peelers. Apply to
Thos. Wheeler, at Wilson Coles above
Central, Columbia county, Pa.
July %. The Administrative Of Samuel
A. Worman deceased, will sell valuable
real estate in Espy at 10 a. m.
AUaUsT2. The executors Of John FesteI
deceased and John Kelchner deceased, and
others will sell valuable timber land in
Briarcreek and Fishingcreek township al
10 q, m,
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a Curious Product of the Sea.
THE ODD LITTLE NEWSPAPER CAPT. NICHoIi
PRINTS ON BOARD HIS SHIP.

THE ODD LITTLE NEWSPAPER CAPT. NICHOLS
PRINTS ON BOARD HIS SHIP.
Very few people have had tue good for
tune to cast their eyes curiosly over copy
of the Ocean Chronicle, or ever knew that
such paper was published. 1t is six
page paper, by inches squar:-no very
large, to be sure but it is set in small type,
and what there Is in it is very much to the
point, with its three little columns to the
page, its laconic headlines and its page of
thing.
The Ocean Chronicle is published at sea
on board the ship Frank Pendleton, by
Capt. E. p. Nichols the master of the big
square-rigger This is all announced in
the headline with the remark: Terms;
One Letter." and the half apologize obser.
walton that it is "Printed for pastime ONLY
and sent to friends as a letter, therefore
not open to criticism" Capt Nichols is a
merry old salt who makes long deep water
voyages and has slowed away in his cabin
aft case of type and a printing press. In
the long hours of dull monotony he whlles
away the time by sticking" type. Like
the multifold crew of the Nancy Bell, Capt.
Nichols fills all the offices of well.estab-
lished newspaper and is the owner, proprie-
tor, editor, publisher. reporter, compost
tor, pressman and deliverer OF the Ocean
| Chronicle. 1t is in this unique manner tina,
everything that happens during the voyage
Is faithfully chronicled, from the slightest
change in the ships barometer to the i'm.
portant event in the life of "Dennis," the
ships pig, when the latter yielded up his
life and gave editor-captain his first taste o
fresh meat in two months. All this is put
in type as the voyage progresses, and tn,
last hole in the form is filed when the por
OF destination is sighted by the lookout
Then Capt. Nichols inks his rollers, get
out his press, folos and addresses his pap
ers and In due time his friends can read @
all that has happened to the Frank Pendle
ton and her jovial master since they las
saw him.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-07-06

At the regular monthly meeting OF the
Veslry Of st. Psuls Church held Tuesday
evening, the following resolution was
adopted
Resolved, that the Vestry Of st. Paul's
Church, ON behalf OF the congregation,
hereby tender our sincere thanks to all
those who so kindly assisted at the recent
concert for the benefit OF the church and
especially to the Misses Smiths of New
York, and to the ladies and gentlemen OF
Bloomsbury who are not members of this
parish, and we desire also to gratefully rec
ognize the services of the amateur company
whose carefully prepared drama added &C
much to the evenings entertainment.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-07-06

For some time past the residents of Buck
Horn and vicinity have been annoyed by
chicken thieves, but no one was able to get
any clue to the guilty parties. Three weeks
ago last Monday night Charles Shaffer, who
lives on John Appleman's farm, learned
that raid was to be made on his chicken
coop that night, and so he was on the
lookout. Towards midnight George Full
mer was seen by Charles Shaffer and Geo.
Wilson to enter the coop and take three
chickens. Fulmer was arrested the next
morning, and after hearing before ]. NJ.
Clark Esq, he was bound over to appear
NJ next court
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-07-06

DR.. Theel, the great specialist, for ner-
vous debility, blood poisons, kidney and
special diseases, has yet to find an equal In
curing such diseases. He has complete
mastery of the allopathic, homeopathic and
electric systems of medicines which gives
him the knowledge and ability to cure dis
eases pronounced incuraole by leading
physicians. II suffering we would advise
you to consult him personally or by letter,
at 53S North Fourth st., Philadelphia, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-07-06
A Family Blessing.

Simmons LAYER Regulator, the favonte
home remedy, is entirely vegetable, and is
purest and best family medicine that is
compounded. No error to be feared in ad-
minislering; no injury from exposure after
takingi no loss of time. 1t is the best pre-
ventive medicine and safe to take no mat
ter what the sickness may prove to be, and, f,
in any ordinary disease will effect speedy
cura
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-07-06

The next eclipse Of the moon will occur
on the night of July 22nd, and will be more
interesting than the one on January 2Sth
last. The diameter Of the earth's shadow
will be much larger than the last time in
proportion to the diameter OF the moon,
darkening its surface more totally. 1t will
take place at midnight when the moon will
be higher in the heavens, and will be visible
in this section,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-07-06

List of letters remaining In the Post Or
fee at Bloomsbury for week ending July
8, 1888.
Miss Allens Bassett, Mrs. Nora Brochye,
Miss Annie Maust, Mr.. NJ. Newman, Mr..
Joseph Rem,ly, Mrs. Harry Wilson.
Persons calling for these letters will
please say advertised"
GEORGE A. CLARK, p. NJ.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-07-06
An EditOr's Friend.

The person who furnishes items for a
newspaper Is always a valuable friend to
the editor. Many persons hesitate about
sending personal notes to newspaper re-
garding the movement OF friends, lest the
newspaper man should think them too anx-
ious to see their names in print. He will
think nothing of the kind, but on the con-
trary he is glad to get such notes. Many
seeming unimportant items when printed
are news to large number of our readers.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-07-06
To he Arrested.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company,
has given orders tor the arrest and report.
ing OF all employees who become ihtoxicat-
ed. This excellent tendency OF the times
is welcome. This has already worked
marvellous improvement among our rail-
road men, who are generally noted for their
sobriety.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-07-06

The commissioners have cut the price Of
boarding prisoners at the Jail down to
twenty-five cents a day. 1t has been thirty
seven cents for some time past. The sheriff
wishes to give notice to all those who con-
template stay under his roof, that the
food furnished will be only such as eau be
provided for the price allowed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-07-06

Wilson Kline and Clark Bells had a
hearing before U. 8. Commissioner Smith
on Tuesday, charged with robbing the
Cambria post Office. They were arrested
by Marshal Barring. In default of $4,000
bail both were committed to the county
Jail to await trial.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-07-06
WANAMAKER' S,
Closed Saturdays at I P. Nj.

When you come to the city
bear in mind that Wanamaker's
is a meeting and resting and
waiting place as we'll as the
biggest store in the world.
There are reading and sitting
and retiring rooms for you: tele-
phone, telegraph, and mail facil-
tiles. Your parcels will be
cared for without charge. We
try to make you welcome wheth-
er you care to buy or not.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-07-06

Mrs. Evan E. Bittenbender of Grand
Rapids Mich, will soon visit friends In
Columbia county. She is now in William
sport, with her sister Mrs. Rev. E. Edwards.
1t is now twenty years since she went to
Michigan. She will doubtless see many
changes in this section.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-07-06

To PREsRRvR NATURAL FLOWERS. Dip
the flowers in melted paraffine, withdraw.
ing them quickly. The liquid should be
only just hot enough to maintain its flaid-
ity and the flowers should be dipped one
at a time, held by the stocks and moved
about for an instant to get rid Of air bub-
bles. Fresh cut flowers, free from moist
ure, make excellent specimens in this way.
II you would preserve your health and in
vigorate your entire system use Perrine'e
Pure Barley Malt Whiskey For sale by
g. B. Robbins, Bloomsbury, Ia [eow.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-07-06

The engineers Of the W. s. W. R'y are
now engaged surveying line from Fish
ingcreek along the base of the North
mountain to determine the feasibility of a
route in this direction as far as the mouth
of Harvey's creek at West Nanticoke.-
MiLlriue Idblst,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-07-06
a LIE NAILED.

As long ago as January 1887 IL was said
that William Krickbaum had started a re-
port to the effect that Geo. Il. Eiwell had
asked the Governor for the appointment as
successor TO Judge Elwell as President
Judge, and that upon this condition the
latter would resign. lie repeated the same
story few months ago In his paper, and
again In the issue of two weeks ago We
have hitherto paid no attention to It, look
Ing upon II merely ss lie that harmed no
one. Any one who seeks the Governors
appointment to any office must ask the
Governor for the appointment, and there
would be nothing wrong in such action.
But the story Is manufactured out OF the
whole cloth as means Of injuring Judge
Elwell by the insinustion that he was will
ing to buy position for his son, through
bargain with the Governor that he would
resign, and as means OF injuring Geo. E.
Elwell by showing that he sought a posi-
tion that the Governor refused to appoint
him to.
We denounce the allegation as mali
cious lie, manufactured and concocted in
the brain Of man who hesitates at moth
ing to injure those whop, he cannot con-
troll. There is not the slightest foundation
In fact for the story, as no such arrange
ment was ever contemplated, suggested or
thought Of by anybody. Krickbaum says
gentleman informed him." We chal-
lenge him to name the gentleman" and
we challenge the gentleman" to produce
his proofs. II neither Of these things bo
done, Krickbaum must stand as the father
Of the falsehood.
To our own denial we append the fol-
lowing correspondence, which explains it.
SELF
Bloomsbury, Pa, June 90, 1888.
Hon. RoBT. Z. PATTIsoE,
DEAR SIR For the second time story
has appeared In the public prints of this
county to the effect that while you we're yet
in the Governors chair l applied to you
either in person or by letter or otherwise,
aud suggested that my father, Judge FL
well, would resign as President Judge, of
this district, II you would agree to appoint
me as his successor. The first time l paid
no attention to 1t, but as 1t Is now being used
in manner intended to reflect upon my
father and maliciously to injure me, pro-
pose to brand the falsehood here and now.
Will you do me the favor to state whether
my fathers resignation or my appointment
as his successor, was ever mentioned to
you by me, or by anybody else represent
ing either Judge Ewell or myself BY so
doing you will great oblige
Yours very truly
GRo. Z. ELwRLL
Philadelphia, June 20, 1885,
GRo. E. ELwELL, ESQ.
My DEAR SIR:-I do not recall that Judge
Elwell's resignation or any appointment as
his successor was ever mentioned to me
while Governor. am sure l never had the
question under consideration. l cannot
find any correspondence that in any way
refers to such a suggestion. With kind re-
CARDS remain
Yours truly,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-07-06

You know that there is no
worthy hot weather (or any
weather) thing for wear or home
use but we have it. Ifyou can't
come to the store, write for
whatever you want, samples or
goods. Shopping by mail has
come to be simple and certain.
A few scratches of a pen, and
all the facilities Of the store are
yours.
IDtynr NT.r.x1.,.,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-07-06

Sufferers from chills and fever, who
have used quinine as a remedy, will ap-
preciate Ayers Ague Cure. This prepara-
tion, II taken according to directions, is
warranted sure cure. Residents in malar-
ial districts should not be without it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-07-06
To The Public.

We are manufacturing and have in bond
a pure article of Rye Whiskey one year old.
We use nothing but clean rye and double
on copper linen, and it is as pure as the
rye that grows in the field, and II any per-
son will find any drugs or adulterations in
it as 1t leaves our dlstilery.or salesroom,
we will give reward of one hundred dol
lars. ROM MoHRNRY q 20.
Benton. June 1888, 0w.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-07-06

The lunch room recently opened by the
w. G. T. u, is proving decided success.
The ladies certainly deserve great deal Of
credit for their perseverance. Their shelyes
are also being rapidly filed with good sub
stantial reading matter, and long fel:
want In the way of public library is sup
,,lioI
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-07-06

Twenty-Five cents a day purchases a
90, 900 policy In The Travellers, OF Hartford,
which is payable in event of death by ac-
cident, with $40 weekly indemnity for
wholly disabling injury. j. IL. Maize
agent, second floor COLUMBIAN building
Bloomsbury. II.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-07-06
QUEEN VICTORIA s CROWN

The crown of Queen Victoria consists Of
emeralds, set in silver and gold. Its gross
weight is 80 OF dwt. troy. The number
Of diamonds are 1852; pearls, 278;
rubies, o. sapphires, IL; emeralds, IL. Ii
is an old saying-Uneasy lies the head that
wears a crown. 1t is peter to wear the
crown of perfect health and peace Of
mind through the. curative effects of Per-
rine's Pure Barley Malt Whiskey. For
sale by Q. B. Robbins. Bloomsburg, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-07-06

The Oil City "Blizzard" is Of the opinion
that the woman in Mexican county who
has ten living husbands, should organize q
nine and challenge some Chicago woman
to a game Of base ball
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-07-06

A communication from Orangeville Is
not published because no name accompa-
MES it. On receipt of the names Of the
committee on resolutions for publication
we will insert.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-07-06

Until the blood is cleansed OF impurities,
It is useless to attempt the cure OF any dis
ease. Rheumatism, which is tracesble to
an acid in the blood, has been cured, in
numerous cases, by the use OF Ayers Sar-
saparilla, external treatment being OF no
avail.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-07-06

The Milton Economist male its appear
ance In a new dress last week. The pro-
ject Of consolidating that paper with the
Milton Argus has been abandoned.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-07-06
SOME FOOLISH PEOPLE

allow cough to run until IL gets
beyond the reach of medicine. They
often say, "Oh, 1t will wear away"
but in most cases 1t wears them
away. Could they be induced to try the
successful medicine called Kemp's Balsam.
which we sell on positive guarantee to
cure, they would Immediately see the ex-
Price SOC. and 81. Trial size free. At ell
druggists.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-07-06
T0rturea.

Ointment" without any internal medicine.
will cure any case of letter, Salt Rheum,
Ringworm, Piles, Itch, Sores, Pimples,
Eczema, all Scaly, Itchy Skin Eruptions,
no matter how obstinate or long standing.
1t is potent, effective, and costs but trifle
May-A-'9Sly
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-07-06

Are you weak and weary. overworked
and tired9 Hoods Sarsaparilla is just the
medicine to purify your blood and give
you strength.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-07-06

THE POPULATION OF BLOOMSBURY
is about 5000, and we would say at least
one-haf are troubled with some affection
Of the throat aud lungs as those complaints
are, according to statistics, more numerous
than others. We would advise all not to
neglect the opportunity to call on their
druggist and get a bottle of Kemp's Bal.
sam for the throat and lungs. Price SOC.
and 81. Trial size free. Sold by all drug
gi5ts,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-07-06

l. W. Hartman q Sons will begin cxten-
sive repairs TO their store the latter part of
July. Now for extra bargains In dry goods
of all kinds. white goo Is on special sale