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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

Belfast is the centre of the
world for Linen Handkerchiefs.
Fifteen years ago not a cotton
or cotton-and-linen Handker-
chief was made in Belfast; now
more than half that are sent out
from that city are either cotton
or cotton mixed.
Cotton has crept into some
of the very fine things, but you
don't suspect it until the wear
and wash test shows the cheat.
For the person of taste who
wants a show-white Handker-
chief, soft and silky, one that
will not wash fuzzy or turn
yellow with use-LtneN.
We began by selling nothing
but Linen as Linen. We keeE
to it, The flood of union good.
has never reached our counters
This year our importation o
pure Linen goods has beer
larger and more varied thai
ever before. All sorts. Tc
day we have space to hold VI
but one thing-Men's Plai
White Handkerchiefs.
We took a big lot of then
Exactly the quality, style an
size that has been pronounce
from Paris and London to S
: Petersburg just the right thin
s for a we'll dressed man. Frenc
: size-not too big; and Frene
v hem-one-half inch.
}, They are put up dozen ar
d half dozen in a box-intende
for the holiday trade. But v
n crowd them ahead of the Sc
son and you save IS to IS p
cent by it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

The handsome residence of W. NJ. Mon
roe at Rupert, narrowly escaped destruc-
ton by fire last Saturday afternoon. The
bay window caught fire from defective
fue, and was discovered in time to save
the house, but not until considerable dam
age WAS done.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27
WANAMAKER'S.
PHILADELPHIA. monday, sept. Qa, 1889

We have overstepped our
own past in things for Misses,
and Children's wear. Dresses,
Coats or long Garments, novel
in design and material. There
are French Coats, bright, CHEEKY,
wide-awake garments; Russian
Coats, rich with new and odd
furs, and a multitude Of other
shapes to delight mamma as well
daughters.
Exceptionally fine goods in
the little price lots; a surprising
variety at medium cost, and SO
onlstep by step to the very fine.
Whatever the grade, tasteful
styles always.
The most striking newness in
the Wraps is the prevalence of
fur at necks, cape edges, wrists.
Deep; flowing furcinnamon bear
llama, angora, and a new name,
"Moufhon," like eider-downy
wool.
The stuffs are Beaver, Sicilian
Beaver, Plaids, and a multitude
Of shaggy weaves. Little shags
and big shags, some with fancy
figures.
Accordion plating clings to
some of the dresses. Bright
plaid trimmings, side plated
double sleeves and zouave
Jacket effects are features,
individuality, originality, and
strikingly handsome effects
You'll think it if you don't say
it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27
4 HAD STONE in the siadder

And my Kidneys were affected. None OF
the means taken produced any benefit un-
til began the use OF DIR. David Kenne.
dy's Fayorite Remedy, of Rondout, N. Y.
The pain ceased-the stone having been
dissolved by the action OF the medicine. l
hm ready in public or private to testify
that my recovery is due TO DR.. Kennedy's
Favorite Remedy,-E, ID. w. Parsons,
Rochester. 9-l3-1m
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

A young lady OF seventeen summers,
highly educated, refined, and OF prepos-
sessing appearance, desires to form the &C.
quaintsnce OF some nice young man, whom
she would advise, II troubled with dyspep
sia, TO use that great blood puriher, Bul
phur Bitters. s-37-2w.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

Mr.. Fritz, will open up his Photograph
Gallery il Benton this week, prepared to
do all kinds of work in the Photograph line.
When you go to the fair don't fail to call
and examine his pictures and prices. You
will find him in the Gallery at all hours OF
the day.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

The Young Peoples Social Club Of the
Presbyterian Church will have a chicken
and flannel cake supper on friday, Sep-
tember 81. in Hsrtmsn's Hall. Tickets 25
cents. All are invited.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

Childrens' Day will be celebrated in the
Reformed church on Sunday, September
20 The children of the Sunday School
will participate in the morning, and in the
evening the older members OF the school
will take mart.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

A false alarm OF fire was given Tuesday
evening. The Friendship and Rescue Fire
Company Immediately ran to where
the supposed fire was, the Friendship
reaching there first and attaching to the
water plug. 1t was brush fire on Catho-
rine street, near the home OF Emanuel
Kelchner When the Friendship Co. dis
covered what it was and observed the sparks
flying ip all directions they turned the hose
upon it and put 1t out to avoid any danger
Of limiting the surrounding buildings.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27
Interested People.

Advertising patent medicine IN the Pc
culiar way in which the proprietor OF
Kemp's Balssm for Coughs and Colds does
is indeed wonderful. He authorizes all
druggists to give those who call for il a
sample bottle Free, that they may try 1t
before purchasing. The Large Bottles are
5Oc and $l00. We certainly would advise
a trial. 1t may save you from consump,
ton
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

Window frames, door frames, fence
pickets, cellar window frames, window
sash, can be bought very cheap at this Of
fee. A large lot bought at sheriff's sale
will be sold at half price. Inquire of Geo.
e. Elwell II
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27
Satin-backed Velvet Ribbons

Satin backed Velvet Ribbons
are at the front. "Scarce," 1"
they say, and of course every
body wants them. Plenty
enough here.
The new ribbons are a rich
and handsome lot. And they
have a light and handy place
to be seen in. From the Satin
and Velvet Ribbons on the
Main Aisle to the No. I
daisy" Ribbons on Thirteenth
street, an unbroken line of sorts
in the clear, perfect light of the
Transept.
The squad of Bargain Rib.
bons has two new recruits. (I)
A new Brocade, made espec-
tally for fancy work and dress
trimming, rich colors. Price
was to have been 4oc. We
make it lac. (2)Armure ane
Ottoman, made to sell at 45c
our price ISc;
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

Andrew NJ. Freas of Berwick was admit
ted TO the bar on Monday, having passed
highly creditahe examination. He is a
young man of ability and character and
will no doubt make his mark. He will
spend the coming year at Yale Law School,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

Dan Seybert was convicted in Luzerne
county last week of the larceny of six tons
of straw, which S. W. Adams had pur-
chased at an Assignee's sale and left on
one of the seybert farms until such time
as he could remove it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

Keep it in your minds that the Lutheran
church will have the dinner table at the
Fair grounds aud the best meal will be
furnished at the smallest price. All cake
and puddings will be served with the meal
without extra charge.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

A number of looms have been received
at the silk-mil, and are now in process
OF erection. Two sons of Mr.. STOPPER are
here experimenting the work. The silk
mill will soon be one of our most promi-
nent industries.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

Charles Fl. Eldon, taxidermist, Of Will
Transport will have an exhibit OF taAdermy y
at the Bloomsburg fair. He will have l75
pieces of work including great number
of birds and animals. This will be an at
tractiye feature.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

Just here let us tell you that
the Department for Ladies
Tailoring and Costumes to or
der has been placed under the
direction OF a distinguished
French Modiste Of great expe-
rience in Paris and London.
We are confident that the
larger knowledge, improved
methods and artistic originality
thus atyour disposal will be
appreciated.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

A dispatch received by W. X. Iubbs on
Wednesday announces that F. j. Shriber
was shot down in cold blood at Moorhead, -,
MINI. by nephew no particulars have
been learned
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

j. Saltzer will have a fine exhibit OF
pianos, organs and sewing machines at the
Bloomsbury Fair. Don't forget to call and
see the three drawer drop leaf sewing
machines, with full attachment, for $40 so.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

Impurities OF the blood often cause great
annoyance at this season; Hoods Sarsapar-
lila purifes the blood, and cures all such
affections.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

Rev. Z. II. Yocum will deliver lecture
entitled Wanted, something to do" next
Tuesday evening at the M. E. Church for
the benefit CT the Sunday School Ticke is
25 cents
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

To CAPITALISTS. - WANTED - A special
partner with $4,000 to 10000 in well
established paying business. Growing
place. VIII pay ten per cent. on invest
ment. Apply to
j. B. Robson, Atty. -at-Law.
9-20-3t* Boomsburg, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

j. Saltzer has just received large IN
voice of vioins, german accordeons, guitars
harmonicas, banjos, flute accordeons and
strings for all kinds of musical Instruments.
300 more pieces of 10c. sheet music.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

The Great Eastern has fully recovered
from the late fire and are giving closer
prices than ever before. The cakes that
were damaged by smoke were all given
away or thrown out and one of the hand.
soonest lines of assorted cakes put in their
stead, fresh and from the best known max
ers in the country. Call and examine.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

Jacoby has opened his Oyster Bay, with
Pearsons Peerless Oysters, in tubbs lined
with Shelac. Tasteless, oderless, clear oi
shells and other impurities, bear that in
mind.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

Miss Ida Kelchner, daughter of Henry
Kelchner Of Lightstreet, started for Cleve-
land Ohio, Tuesday morning, where she
has accepted very good position in a
dressmaking establishment.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

A beautiful line of Fall Over
coats. Fall styles in hats and
caps. Latest designs in neck
wear at ID. 'Lowenberg's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

Friendship Fire Company returned from
Carlisle on Saturday. They report good
time but some of them complain that til e
sleeping accommodations were not sutfi =
cient for the crowd.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

An interesting little girl of Henry Knorr
died suddel ly last week of congestion of
the lungs. Funeral services were held Sum-
day afternoon conducted by Rev. NJ. o. T.
Sahm.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27
WMx1b
BLOOMSBURY

Fine Cabinet portraits only
So. doz. Life size Crayons only
$1,000. Viewing, copying and
charging. Instant process
used. If.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

Coats, wraps, jackets, new markets.
Clark 81 Son are now showing the most
com plete line of these goods in newest
styles at lowest prices. All invited to call
and see Also infants and children's coats,
big lines.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

G. K. Tea Co. Fresh line of tea and
coffee to-day. Direct from the importers.
Try their celebrated brand of g. f. L.
coffee, fresh roasted every week 30c.
Cannot be equaled.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

A fine line of underwear, me-
rino, scarlet and natural wool
Just received at ID. Lowenberg's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

Clark 81 Sons stock is now full in all de-
partments. The best 25c all wool twiled
red flannel in the country. Cotton flannels
all kinds. See the and 10c goods, extra
heavy and wide.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

Complete line OF hosiery and underwear
at Clark S Sons. Ladies SOC Jersey ribbed
vests 37tc, mems soc shirts 39c. Infants
all wool Jersey shirts 3lc and up. The
best 25c all wool hose for children and
ladies IN the county. lnfants' wool Hoods.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

II you want dress goods of any kind go
TO Clark & Sons. See our special 25c yd.
wide Henriettas, full line OF serges, Heniiet-
tas dress cloths &c,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

Rev. NJ. o. T. Sahm OF Catawis issa
preached in the Lutheran Church OF this
place Sunday morning and evening.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

Large coal bucket for 25 cents, fire shov-
els and 10 cents, worth 25 cents at New
York Novelty Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

Ii you want ladies or children's coats of
any kind 1t will pay you 10 go to Clark IL
Sons, largest stock, lowest prices.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

The foundation is being laid for the new
Town Hail. 1t will be fine building
when completed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

Get the new price bearings
from No. 6. We haze sold
precisely tie same goods at SO,
me dozen.
JOHN WANAMAKER.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

Rev. DIR. Hinkel of Catawissa will preach
in the Lutheran Church Of this place next
Sunday mornng.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27
". I. BROOKE \ CO.

Don't fail to get the latest and
best New, instructive and enter
tanning, Briggs Magic Nine
Puzzle, superior to the famous
Fifteen and all other puzzles,
and can be solved in many ways.
The more it is studied the more
interesting it becomes.
$500 cash, in fifteen prizes,
will be awarded to those who
send solutions in the greatest
number Of combinations with
the fewest number Of moves.
Who will be the lucky ones?
Get one and try it. This is
your best chance, as it is just be-
ing introduced. Price 15 cents,
For sale by w IL. BROOKE &
Co. Bloomsbury Pa, Sole Aents
for Columbia County
Try Curtis Compound.
Try Curtis Compound, Blood Liver, and
Kidney Purifier.
Try Curtis Compound, blood, liver and
kidney purifier.
Try Curtis Compound.
| Try Curtis Compound, blood, liver and
kidney purifier.
Try Curtis Compound.
Try Curtis Compound, blood, liver and
kidney purifier
Try Curtis Compound.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27
BlOoded Fowls.

Pit Games, Grist Shswlnecks, Heath
woods, Black b. Reds, tha. will stay to win.
Eggs, IL for 81. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
WILLIAM DENNIS,
u. Bloomsbury, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

Novelty goods, such as dolls and toys OF
all description for children, cheaper than
ever before at New York Novelty Store,
Bloomsbury j. w. Masteller proprietor.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

Every body says how is it that Gross, the
N. Y. clothier is so cheap, Ladies and
gentlemen, he buys and sells for cash.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

JERSEY SWEET POTATOES a special
ty at the Great Eastern. We think they
are the finest stock we have ever seen, and
are giving unusual satisfaction. Price low
by the Dbl. or small quantities Very
Respt. &. E. TEA Co.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

The cane which is offered in the contest
by the G. A. II. is now on exhibition in the
show window OF w. Ii. Brooke Il Co,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

The celebrated Lester Kip boot for sale
at j. A. Hess, Cheaper than anywhere
else. Evans Block, Bloomsburg.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

New muslins, prints, canton flannels,
ticking, towelings and dark striped ging-
hams at IL. w. SL0AN'S.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

Just received, tinware and glassware Of
all description. Can not be beaten in the
county on price at New York Novelty
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

Everybody notice! The New York
Novelty Store, Bloomsbury, Pa, is pre-.
pared to meet everybody with hosiery,
gloves, ladies' underwear, jewelry OF all
descriptions, cheaper than any where in
Columbia County.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

1t pays to call at the New York Novely
store for pants, overalls, shirts of all kinds.
Cheaper than ever sold. j. W. Masteller.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27
DIstanced In the Race.

Why should DR.. Pieroe's medicines not
distance all competitors in amount of
sales, as they are doing, since they are the
only medicines sold by druggists possessed
of such wonderful curative properties as to
warrant their manufacturers in guaran-
teeing them to cure the diseases for which
they are recommended. You get a cure or
money paid for them returned. The Doc
tors Golden Medical Discovery" cures all
diseases caused by arrangement of the
liver, as billiousness, indigestion and dys.
pepsia; also all blood, skin and scalp di-
seases, tetter, salt-rheum, scrofulous sores
and .swellings and kindred ailments.
Don't hawk, hawk, and blow, blow, dis
gusting everybody, but use DR.. Sage's
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

York State Creamery Cheese, fine cakes
and crackers a specially at
THE @. Il. TEA Co.,
next door to the N. Y. Clothing House.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

40 inch dress cloths 25c yd., &c all wool
serges SOC yd., 75c brilliantine.65c yd, 36n.
trecot cloths 31c yd., full line of striped
cloths at Clark 81 Sons.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

Look at our window filled with ladies'
fine wool and mohair skirts.
IL. w. SLOAN.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

Philip Unaugst is making improvements
TO his dwelling house on Third street by
building a two story brick addition TO the
rear end.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

The old Hayman house in Orngeyill'
was totally destroyed by fire early on Wed
nesday morning, OF last week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

Our new coat room is now completed
and filled with new coats for ladies' and
children. All invited to call
Clark d Son
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

We know nothing about the Shawnee
coal from the Shawnee valley but the
Shawnee cigar is rattling good &c cigar
at Mercer's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

Mems heavy pants for $l.OO at Gross N.
Y. Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

We haye some more of those shirts,
waists and pants for boys at 25c at Gross
n. Y. Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

Ladies and Gents, it is money saved to
buy your clothing at Gross N. Y Store
he is the cheapest.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27
LOCAL NOTICES.

Complete line OF ladies flannel skirts
made up at prices as low as you buy them
in the niece at CLARK q Sons.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

For coats go to Clark IL Sons. Special
values in plush goods. All new and latest
ahanpo
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

Elegant new Black Mohairs, Henriettas
and cashmeres at II. w. SLOAN'S.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

IL you want black dress goods of any
kind it will pay to go to Clark s. Sons.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

The regular meeting of the w. c. 7, u.
will be held on Monday evening at u o.
clock Sept, Both.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

Rubbers Of all kinds at low prices at j.
A. Hess. Call and examine them
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

Pretty hats and caps for little
boys. Kilt suits, jersey suits,
overcoats at ID. Lowepberg's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

Just received at l.. Gross N. Y. store a
full line Of Winter overcoats and suits.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

Must be sold to make room for Fail
stock 10, 900 rolls OF wall paper from 4tc
and upwards at
w. Ii. BROOKE & Co.'S Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

For dress goods and trimmings OF any
kind go to Clark & Sons
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

Services will be held regularly in the
Lutheran Church for the next four weeks.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

IL you want the best shoes for the least
money call at j. A. Hess, Bloomsbury.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

Woolen shirts for SOC at Gross N. Y.
Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27

The best and cheapest clothing in
Bloomsbury at Gross N. Y. Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-09-27
SALES.

Hon. s. s. Cox died on Tuesday in New
York.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-09
THE NOBLE WORK PROGRESSING.

The movement to erect Homes for the
southern soldiers, seems to be contagious.
Alabama is now answering the signal OF
distress 30 long, to the shame of the south,
hung ont from the battered, cherries,
desolate dwellings of that vast army OF
heroic sOuls, who battled for her cause.
An association of Confederate soldiers has
been formed in that state, to secure a
fund sufficiently large to erect Confed-
crate Home on the scale adopted
by Georgia. To this association Mr..
Jefferson Davis has just written
a letter, one sentence of which reads:
"While from your scattered fortunes yoa
contribute to pension your assailants, the
manned and needy of your own comrades
are left entirely to the support which can
gratuitously be afforded by their impov-
erished brethren" Is this not unfortu-
nately too true? The south, as growing,
prosperous country, has been negligent
beyond belief. But her people are re-
solved to repair such thoughtlessness at
once. We believe in less than two years
in every state in the south will be found
ample accommodations for the unfor-
tunate and INDECENT Confederate soldiers.
Shall not Texas lead the way in this noble,
philanthropic work? Shall she not be
among the first in some small measure to
pay the debt the south owes these men,
who peried not only property but life
for Her? Texas can only respond with
actions over whose front is inscribed what
to these men 10 now the dearest name on
earth, sheltering "Home."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-09

heather settlement. Education has been
the goal of the centuries; the primary
grade may long since have been passed,
but the time of the university is but now
at hand. And we should not be content to
rest under the imputation that this is
solely the sordid age of money
getting. We grant you that in and
through and around nearly all we do and
plan there may be the odor and the ring
of coin that weighs heavy and whpse value
counts-but we persist that comfort,
pleasure and advancement in social, edu
oational and religious culture are the great
ruling motives of our century. Visit the
Paris exposition, go carefully the rounds
among the vast array of time and labor
saving machinery, examine its products
and review the advances made by the in
ventions of this hundred years and an
swer if our assertion is not true. When
nation vies with nation, as in that exposi-
ton, then indeed can the grand word
"civilization" in its fullest, widest sense
be stamped on the progress of the world.
Such an era as this is the grsndest in the
history of all nations, is the best answer
to all the hopes of the ages that have led
up to it.