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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-06-06
Men and Their Hobbies.

A statement made by wise man is
that "Every honest man has hobby"
The man in question did not use these
precise words, says the american C'1'
tioator, but they amount to the same
in substance.
A man who is always tinkering ar
ound making something or other in the
mechanical line, is never found spend
ing his leisure hours in gin mill or
saloon. The young man whose hob
by is study will be found at his books
as soon as his days work is done and
supper is swallowed.
The chap who has Emusic on the
brain will be putting or scraping his
instrument early and late, until his
friends almost wish he would quit his
hobby and relegate himself to The rum
shop.
Many young men ride mechanical
hobby, aud are often building expert
mental machines, and making "young"
steam engines. To such men, elect
ricity possesses most enticing field.
There is no end to the directions in
which thought may be profitably turn
ed in connection with electricity.
Well developed as it is, electricity is
as yet an almost unknown thing, which
will require lfetimes of study TO the
full understanding OF all. Electricity
is the future power of the world, as it
has always been its life, although un-
known and uncomprehended for ages.
That a young man will waste hours
and days of his life in doing worse
than nothing, when he has such field
before him, is scarcely to be compre-
hended, but it is a disgraceful fact.
Let the young men awake to the idea
that the advance of the world depends
upon them personally; that the years
to come may be better or worse as
they choose to study or to be idle, and
it seems as though they would quit
beer drinking, dice shaking, and card
shutting instantly, to avail themselves
of the privileges before them.
A man may be about what he makes
himself nowadays, and if he chooses to
become a sot, the way is open; if he
chooses to become power in the land
he can do so by going to work in that
direction and keeping at it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-06-06
dangerous Preoedents.

The Republicans are making very
dangerous precedents for future Demo.
cratic power by the revolutionary re-.
lection of men elected by the people
and the substitution Of men who were
rejected by the people.
No party majority in the popular
branch of Congress since our revolu-
tionary war and reconstruction times
has ever exhibited such reckless dis
regard of popular elections as the pre-
sent House under the leadership of
Speaker Reed. 1t was regarded as
absurd by all parties 10 seat the three
colored contestants from the South.
Indeed, they expected only a liberal
appropriation FOR expenses, but it is
now decided that party necessity de-
mands their admission to seats which
were refused them by the people.
As the Republicans have hardly an
even chance to control the next House,
they are simply making precedents
which are likely TO react upon them in
the near future.
Equally violent was the dismissal of
the Democratic Senator from Jersey
and the admission of his defeated COM
petitor. There would be good reason
to declare the election void because of
the frauds exposed, and the enactment
of reform election law was a guaran-
tee of an honest expression of the peo-
pleple; but the partisan majority
of the New Jersey Senate seated
its candidate without even the
pretence of showing a majority for
him.
Suppose that that change in the SEN
ate should give tho Republicans the
majority on joint ballot when the next
United States Senator is to be chosen,
what could the Democrats do, with
such revolutionary precedent to in
vite them; with majority in the
Housef Won't revolutionary leaders
see that they are only inviting retribu-
tion alike from the law-loving people
and from opposing partisan power
when it gains the mastery'-TSnes.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-06-06
The Eew Way Of Keeping Cool.

One who suddenly enteres Washing
ton market, in New York city, of hot
day, will be refreshed by the greatful
coolness that fills the place. Through
out the building the temperature is
just what citizen would wish for his
house during midsummer heat. The
thought will perhaps, occur that a
great quantity of ice is required to
produce this effect. In that he would
be mistaken. There is not a pound of
ice used. Perhaps his eye will be at
tracted by number Of pipes that run
overhead and down inlo the various
booths and boxes where meat and
other perishable provisions ale kept
These pipes will glisten as though
covered with ice aud snow, though the
temperature be above 80 deg. outside
the market. As a matter of fact, it is
exactly ice and snow that covers the
pipes. and rothiug else. A freezing
mixture of the salts of ammonia is
pumped into the pipes from a plant
in another street, and the vaporizs.ion
of these salts produces the intense cold
that chills the pipes till frost and snow
collect on the outside of them even in
midsummer. Thus the whole great
market house is cooled and provisions
are kept at a low temperature.
Here is one of the beautiful secrets
of chemistry put to important practl-
cal use. The utilization of freezing
mixtures is only in its infancy as yet.
TIE freezing mixtures are not expen-
sive. The time will come when milk
and butter in dsiries and farmhouses
will be cooled in summer by this pro-
cess, and the temperature of houses
kept deliciously low. Then nobody
need 60 away from home to escape the
heat.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-06-06
In The Treasury Attic.

Some of the queerest work of the
Treasury Department is done in the
attic and in the basement. You can
have no idea of the varieties of busi-
ness which are carried on inside these
great walls. / stood for ten minutes
recently and watched about so women
sewing on carpets in the top loft of
the Treasury. The carpet was stretch
ed on frames like carpenters saw-horses,
and the girls were having kind of a
quilting bee in joining the widths to-
gether. All the carpets of the govern
ment departments the country over are
sewed here, and if custom house at
Cleveland or New York wants a car
pet il sends diagram of its room TO
the Secretary of the Treasury, and the
carpet il here made and shipped.
-CleoeIasd Leader.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-06-06
BIOOMSBURG. COLUMBIA COUNTY, Pa
A Kitchen Oiloloth.

A cheap oilcloth for the kitchen may
be made Of cheap, heavy towcloth or
burlap fitted to the room Nail il on
the side of an outside building and
cover the cloth with thick paste
made of rye flour. Whtn this is dry,
paint it a good, cheap strong brown.
In two weeks time point again, and in
two weeks more give it another coat.
Let it remain until well seasoned
which will be in two or ,hrse months.
II en- varnish and nail down. This oil.
cloth, it is said, will last for many
years.--Ne.o YORK Tribune.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-06-06
HIS Wife Suffered from ErysIpelas.

Mr.. John o. Roi iers, of Dana, Iii.
nois, writes as follows under date of
March 29, 1890: "My wife was for
years an invalid from a blood trouble,
ard sufferd te. ible at.time from Erysip-
elias. She tried many remeles sdver-
tised as blood purifiers, but received
no benefit. A few bo. tiles of Swift's
Specific Is. S. S the best blood puri-
fer ard tonic she ever saw, and is will
ing for any one suffering as she was
to be referred to her.
HIS BLOOD POISONED BY Ccw ITCH.
About five years ago my blood was
poisoned with COW itch, and every
spring since then | have been troubled
with the poison breaking out in large
sores all over my body. tried various
remedies without receiving any benefits
Three bottles of Swift's Specific (S S.
81 effected complete and permanent
cure, when all other blood remedies
had failed.
X l.. HENDERSON, Live Oak, Fla.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free
SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Atlanta, Ga.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-06-06
What it Costs

Must be carefully considered by the
great majority of people, in buying
even necessities of life. Hoods Sarsa
parilla oommeuds itself with special
force to the great middle classes, be-
cause it combines positive economy
with great medicinal power. 1t is the
only medicine os which can truly be
said 100 Doses One Dollar" and a
bottle taken according to directions
will average to last a month.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-06-06
Invalid And Sacramental Wines.

Speer's Unfermented Grape Juice is
pure unintoxicant wine from the fine
native grown Port Grapes, especially
for the use of Christian Churches,
preserved from fresh and pure juice as
it is pressed from the grape and guar.
anteed to retain its grateful flavor and
essential Qualities unimpared for any
period. Much used for evening parties
and invalids who do uot use stimuli
ants.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-06-06
The Slot-Box.
A CRIMINAL THAT COULDN'T BE CHARGED
WITH HIS CRIME.

WITH HIS CRIME.
A complicated case was brought in
to the Central Police Station Louisville
recently. 1t was that of a man who
had succeeded in beating a "drop-a-
nickle-in-the-slot" box on the corner of
Third and Jefferson streets. The man
who was able to perform this feat was
John Lewis and he is said to have
made thorough study of the subject
before risking his nickle. He first
bored hole in the coin and then fast
ened to it small black silk thread.
He then dropped a nickle in the slot
as directed by the sign and drew out a
cigar. Seeing that nothing was
stated in the directions as to how many
times one niokle could be dropped in,
he drew his nickle out and dropped it
in again. Securing the second time,
he continued to drop and continued
to drop and continued to draw until he
emptied the box. BY the time he had
drawn the twenty-ninth cigar quite a
crowd had gathered around him and
cheered him on. Their cries attracted
Officers Schradel and Donahue, who
arrested Lewis and took him from the
circle in which be had become a hero.
At the station house the question
arose as to what he should be charged
with. Alter several suggestions of
robbery, burglary, it was decided to
place against him disorderly
conduct. He was taken out on bond
a little later by some of those whose
cries had attracted the police.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-06-06
sSAH4E 3 EHN II
w AN TE
Jt n. 5-'9)-ly.

TUATloNS PERMANENT SALARY and
EAPENSES FROM ~ ,Rr out k selling speclal-
Ties. Experience Unnecessary with US. OUTFIT
SENT FdEf. Special inducements and choice OF
terll.ory TO every 10 m engaging now. Write for
,,erms quick, stating age TAFT & CO.,
Rochester, N. Y.
h-0.h-4t
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-06-06

When man is fortunate in business
he attributes the fact to his ability
When he is unfortunate he bewails
his bad luck.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-06-06

Miss Flora Woodward Tibbits, of
Ann Arbor, is the first woman in
Michigan to apply for admission to
the bar of the Supreme Court.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-06-06
STATIONS.

Connections at Rupert with Philadelphia &
Reading Railroad for Tamanend, Tamaqua, Will
lamsport, Sunbury, PoJtsvile, etc. At Northum-
Oerland with r. & g. Div. p X. r. for Harrisburg,
LOCK Haven, Emporium, Warren Cory, and Erie.
W. +. HALSTEAD, Gen. Man.,
Scranton, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-06-06

People who boast that they never did
any haru, are generally those who
haven't done much good.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-06-06

Serving riches, instead of making
riches serve you, is the most piteous Of
all poverty. 1t is slavery.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-06-06
B. F. SAVITS,


V!aaH aVVSa, 5aVVMSSVEG, a.,
has secured the sole agency of
Columbia county for the Nation
al Sheet Metal Roofing Co.
These roofs are guaranteed to
be far superior to any other
roof, as they are both storm and
wind proof.
Sheet iron roofs of this manu-.
facture can be put up as cheap
as tin, and last much longer.
Roofs are made of sheet iron,
tin, or copper, as parties may
desire.
Orders may be secured
through B. F. Savits, Blooms
burg, Pa, who will put on the
roofs and guarantee the work
or may be ordered direct from
the
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-06-06

In enect IL, 1890 Trains leave sunpury
RASr WARD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
CONDENSED LOCALS.

Mrs. III. b. Moulton. superintendent Of the
young women's department of the W.C.TU,
and Miss Louise Stroble. her district secretary.
have gone TO Atlanta, Ga, TO attend the annual
meeting of the national organization.
Very Rev. Augustine I. Hewitt. esp. u. D.,
concluded last evening at the Catholic Univers-
lty his course OF lectures On the Relation Be
tween the Natural and Supernatural Orders
Geo. VI. Thomas filed a suit against Walter
g. Duckett yesterday for 5000 Plaintiff
claims that he rented rooms from defendant
and was foreibly dispossessed by the defendant
last month.
About u o'clock last night the engine shed
n the wood and coal yard of $. c. Carter, 10th
and II streets. was burned; loss about S15.
The democrats Of the District proposing to
attend the meeting at Bladensburg this
evening are expected to assemble in front of
the court house at $50 o'clock and take train
for Hyattsyille. A band Of music has been en-
gagged
Ihe divorce case of J. W. Burrell against
ThenIa Bnrrell, tied by J. ii. Smith in July.
1889. and IN which Gen. +. C. Darlington APP
peared for defendant, has been dismissed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
He Didn't Consider 1t STEALING

Rabe Scott. a colored man, who earns more
than - day working in Isaac Childs' brick
yards, was before Judge Miller Today charged
with stealing a bushel of coal from his en-
ployers yard. Scott was found by Officer
Stewart with the coal in his possession and he
claimed that Mr.. Childs allowed him to take il.
In attempting to explain the matter to Judge
Miller the prisoner said that he only had some
cinders in Lis bag. Il didn't call it stealing, u
said Scott
suppose you buy ton Of COAL" said the
judge. ''aad somebody takes it away. Would
you call that stealing!'
why, certainly"
''Of course it would be stealing if they took
1t from you. put You never think OF that when
you take coal from Others"
A fine of 50 was imposed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13

new invoice Of 52-INCH BROADCLoTHS, which
we VIII sell for Toe. We consider these goods to be
the best ever offered for the same amount. as they
were purchased before the 10 riff advances
we isocontinue to carry q full line OF BROAD
CLOTHS of all the leading shades Prices ranging
from 81 to % per I'd. ALL THE ABOVE CLOTHS
WE CHEERFULLY SPONGE FREE OF CHARGE.
Our Toe and $125 sPONGED CLOTHS we wish to
CAL special attention to. At present there is full line
OF shades. which are going fast and those wishing
some OF these excellent cloths should make their
ehases soon, as We will be able duplicate them
LANSBURGH BRO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
Resignation of Pastor Mueller.

The Rev. John Mueller, who for several
years has acted SO successfully as pastor of
Concordia Lutheran Church, on Goth anu G
streets. has resigned his charge and will end
his ministry Oh January l. Mr.. Mueller
resignation was voluntary on his part, but was
brought about, 1t is stated, by difference of
opinion between members of the church and
the pastor as TO certain portions of the consti-
tuition of COncordla Church. No one as vet has
been chosen 10 succeed DIR. Mueller and neither
has the late pastor made any definite arrange
ments for the future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
Potomac Council, National Union.

council of the National Union to be known
as the Potomac council was instituted last
night by Messrs. Brian, Tracy and Dierken. The
council is largely composed Of employees Of the
bureau Of engraving and printing and its place
of meeting is at 10th street and Pennsylvania
ave. The officers are: President, William
Ghallice; vice president, Jacob +. Pope; ex
president, A II. Thomas; speaker, W. J. Pagan;
recording secretary, i. W. Larner; financial
secretary, Emil Huck; treasurer, Charles II.
Long; usher, j. Z. Borland; chaplain, g. T.
Pole; doorkceper. C. II. Blue; sergeant-at-
arms, II. c. Noordzy; trustees, Messrs. Lacuk,
Better and Maloy; delegates to cabinet, Messrs
Chailce, Peck and Huck; delegate to fraternal
association, Eugene Bettes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
CITY AND DISTRICT.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

AIBAUGH's-Richard Mansfield in Beau
BrummelL"
NATIoSAL--Lotta in a Triple Bill.
HARRIS BIJOU.-'The Blue and the Gray"
KERSAN's-American Four and George Dixon
In Sparring Exhibition.
MusIc HALL-Boston symphony Concert.
WILLARD HALL.-The Fertagora.
Mr.. VERNON PLACE CHURCH.-Oriental Even
ing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
a Tie Game at ANNAPOLIS,

The foot ball game between the Columbia
Athletic Club team and the United States Naval
Cadets at Annapolis Yesterday resulted in tie
by a score of six to six, when time was called
on account of darkness. after playing eighty
minutes. The game began at o'clock i'll a
drizzling rain. which soon stopped, leaving the
ground soft and the bail slippery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
A Venezuelan Claim.

b. P. Snyder, trustee, has, by r. Ross Perry,
filed bill of interpleader against c. D. Hol-
Inns, administrator, ct al. The bill states that
the firm of Hollins 4 McBlair of Baltimore had
a claim against the government of Venezuela,
and in 1927 executed deed of trust for the
benefit Of their creditors; and that the United
States and Venezuelan claim commission issued
a certificate allowing 1O,9g3. 40; and he asks
that the claimants may interpfoad as to their
respective rights
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
Will Be Buried at Arlington.

Mr. VIM Stringer, a Grand Army veteran,
died yesterday at his home, No. 1912 9th street,
at the age of seventy-eight years. He was for
many years a resident of Boston. but had made
this city his home for the past few years. The
funeral will take place from his late residence
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock. Meade Post,
GAR, will escort the remains to Arlington,
where the interment will be made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
NINE Our Or Ten

NINE OUT OF LEN
Persons meets have catarrh in mild aggravated
form, and yet comparatively few pay attention to
it, not seeming to realize until too late that other dan
gerous diseases, such bronchitis and consumption.
very follow il the trouble arrested
Caarrh originates in impurities in the blood and
qures o constitutional remedy like Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla to efec. . thorough cure.
CATARRH ENTIRELY CURED.
II used Hoods Sarsaparilla for catarrh and received
great relief and benefit from It. The catarrh very
dsagreeabe especially in the winter causing
discharge from ringing noises in my and
pains in the back Of my head. The effort to
CLEAR MY HEAD
in the morning by hawking and splitting was
painful Hoods Sarsaparilla gave me relief mme-
dately while in time entirely cured. am never
without the medicine in my house. think is worth
it's weight in gold" Mrs G. B. GIBB. 1929 9Th It.
NV, Washington, d. c.
IMPURE BLOOD
Hoods Sarsaparilla has ed me more for catarrh
and impure blood than anything else ever used" A.
BALL. Syracuse. NY
N.B.-Be sure to get Hoods Sarsaparilla.
HOODS sARSAPARILLA
Sold by all druggists. 81 SIX for S. Prepared only
By C. L HOOD CO.. Apothecaries Lowell. Mass.
100 DOSES ONE DOLLAR 2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
The Odd Fellows, Fair

There was a very large attendance at the fair
of Naomi Lodge, y. y. F., last night at Odd
Fellows Hall, East Washington. Martha Wash
ingtOn Lodge of Georgetown visited the hall in
. body. Tomorrow night Washington Grand
Canton will visit the fair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
MUST PAY FOR HIS RIDE.
A Young Man From Richmond Tries to
Beat n Hack Driver.


William Henderson. young colored man,
who came here from Richmond about month
ago to work in q barber shop on 9th street,
attended gathering at the Grand Army Hall
last night, and then, with another young man,
he went home with a young woman who lived
not far from 18th and @ streets.
II was after o'clock in the morning when
they reached the neighborhood Of the lady's
house. The night was disagreeable one and
the man hailed cabman, who agreed to take
them to No. 407 Washington street for 81.
They got into the vehicle, and after leaving
their female friend at her house thew started
Tor Washington street. When the cab reac he'd
It'll street and Massachusetts, avenue Hender-
son: the driver thought. was trying to Jump out
OF the cab to run off without paying his fare
and no he stopped the vehicle and demanded
his money.
Henderson. who had hired the vehicle, only
had 80 cents. and therefore he could not settle
the bill
With whisky bottle he attempted to assault
the driver and the latter blew a whistle for
the police. Officers Riley and Roberts re-
sponded and arrested the nicely dressed young
man from Richmond, who was placed in a
prison cell, where he remained until this morn
ing. He was then taken to the Police Court,
where two empty whisky bottles we're offered
in evidence. They were found In the cab after
Henderson was arrested.
He was required to pay his fare or 60 to the
work house and on a charge of disorderly con-
duct he was fined IS or fifteen DAVIS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13

Bur YOUR FURNITURE, carpets. stoves, &C.,
on the Ridden plan-a small cash payment,
balance IN easy weekly or monthly lnstallments.
The only satisfactory and really sensible plan
of purchasing. Rudden's cash and credit furni-
ture stores. $50 and 932 7th street northwest.
All carpets made and laid free Of cost to pur-
chasers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
Sent to the Reform School.

equity" was the plea of a small boy named
Humphrey Ware who was arraigned in the
Police Court today as an idle and incorrigible
boy. Catherine Ware, the boys grandmother,
said that last Saturday she sent him to get q
pair Of shoes and in court this morning was the
FIRST time she had seen him aimee. The boy
said he had a good home and was treated we'll
by his grandmother. He could not account for
his conduct and Judge Miller sentenced him to
the reform school
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
GENTLEMEN'S GOODS.

FAIL Srock
OF FOREIGN CoATINos. vEsTfNas
sUITINos. ovERCoATiNGsA AND TRoUsER-
INGS RECEIvED. GENTLEMEN WHO Ap-
MlRk fihsT-ClAss TAILoRING AkR IN
vITED TO INSPECT. ALL GARMENTS CUT
BY H. d. BARR, 1i1l PA AVE, ARE GUAR
ANTEED TO BE OF THE CORRECT STYLE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
The Rock Creek Sewer.

In the Court in General Term an order has
been made on the application Of the District
Commissioners for the appointment of a COM
mission 20 condemn the land on the route OF
the intercepsing Rock Creek sewer, granting
leave 10 file the petition III the District court
This sewer is to be run through the lands Of
L ". Darneille and Evon Lyons
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-13
ToxAro Fra.

A mid laxative for constipation- A sovereign
remedy dyspepsia Tomato fg II Fruit and We're.
table LAXATIVE. superior 20 remedy now ON me
market. Can be relied for It's posiuye results IN
any emerFency. 1t eofrects rlusyisb hsbat u the
% time from business. lmprovss the health Of bots
Tomato IN sivss tone and strength 10 the Liver,
kdneys and bowels and 4 q the most dslishfuA
and effective purwattves NOE before the puma.
X EbUTTs co.
ol7-3us balrmosA ~