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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-08-01
A Church That Wants no Exemption

Rev A. P. McDiarmid, pastor of the
Tabernacle Baptist church, in Brook
lyn, addressed . meeting of Baptist
ministers the other day on the subject
of church taxes He argued that the
Baptist church should not countenance
the exemption of state taxes which is
now in vogue. 1.-THE church, in accept
ing an exemption from taxes" said he,
receives that which is wrested from the
taxpayer 1t is a gift from the state
and tendency toward the state main
tenance of the church. A public grant
each year from the state would be less
Objectionable, for then every thing
would be done openly, and the tax-pay.
ers would know just how much the diff.
ferent churches were receiving. A re-
ligion that can not pay its just taxes
should be booted out Of the world"
TAXES on the value of land not only
do not check production as do most
other taxes, but they tend to increase
production, by destroying speculative
rent. How speculative rent checks pro-
duction may be seen not only in the
valuable land withheld from us, but in
the paroxysms of industrial depression
which, originating in the speculative
advance in land values, propagate them
selves over the whole civilized world,
everywhere paralyzing industry, and
causing more waste and probably more
suffering than would general war;
Progress and Poverty.
THE San Francisco Star tells of six
lots in that city which were wanted in
order to open street. A commission
appraised them at 81, S45, but the owner
wanted a, 600, and said he valued them
at IS. 900 and didn't want to let them go
even at that price. An examination of
the assessors books showed that they
were assessed at only $45 each. The
Star says this case ought to make single
takers of all thinking persons who ex-
anime into it; and we think SO, too.
WERE all taxes placed upon land val
ues, irrespective of improvements, the
scheme of taxation would be so simple
and clear, and public attention would
be so directed to it. at the valuation
Of taxation could and would be made
with the same certainty that . real
estate agent can determine the price .
seller can get for lot Progress and
Poverty.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-08-01
FACING A STAMPEDE.
How a squattef Made Himself
Welcome at Iferrirs Ranch.

N THE year
1s- 1 was en-
ploy e d as a
herder at Mer-
rill's ranch, out
in w e S t e r n
Kansas. o ur s
was one of the
most extensive
ranches in the
state, and there
was quite a lit
tie army of men
and boys con-
nected w i t h
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-08-01
Throwing q Switch

nan esnscs Be- too wsn protected 4 he wishes e
preserve his health. Every Eailrosd name life b
full Of hardship and exposure. The only garment
that will fully protect tie man whose businsss cale
him out IL stormy weather b the "fish Brand
mads throaghous. and good for yeass Of service.
They ass worth ten times their cost, and will savo
yca many sickness. No other article Of elethisg
uiIl sand The year and tear. Rubber 4 frai, wiu
deht sost Of coat. Ths I" Fish Brand Siicfer " &
he cnly oee ice pour purpose. Beware Of worth
- imiiatiouep evsy Qrment stamped With ~
F.h Band" Tsads NAH. poat sccspl any
slcker /" delivered without extra cpse ParsjcpIa1S
end illusfntsd catalogue frss.
4. J. ToWgRs Oosten, aaeo.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1891-08-01

les with winch we
hat of keeping the
government land,
a covered wagon"
keep your eyes on
that it don't stop on
uestioned one, ''the
n should refuse to
rat are we to do?"
enough of us here"
'er, ito see that he
man should be fool
uat here after being
so, it will be our
Tim out. Well kill
his wagon, and, if
JUS, we'll hang him
tructions from Mr..
this range clear OF
got to do it or else
month several wag-
r range, but none OF
a our limits. Their
he afternoon, there
Ivas-covered wagon,
lackling to the last
span of poor, bony
scarcely more than
poor outfit crawling
# the timber and ]
'aw it halt at a point
Of a mile from the
ian come ont of the
boxing about for a
,eed to unhitch his
IN out to Craze. ]
warn him to move
to the wagon fol
:, A. .-.. - ALL
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-04
WHAT Is SAID ABOUT CONWELL.

Rev Russell Conwell has lectured
many times in Chester county he is
deservely popular and still called for
]. S. WALTER, Co. Supt.
Opera House Monday evening Dec.
IA. Institute week.
Reserved seats for the course $3.50.
Tickets for sale at Dentler's on and
after 10 o'clock Saturday Dec, 9Th.
The third entertainment in the
Pottsvllle Lecture Association Course
was gwen by the Boston Ideal Club at
the Academy of Music last evening
The audience was the largest of the
season, and the entertainment one Of
the best. Each member is an accom-
plished soloist, and together they form
a quintctte of string instrument per
formers which has no superior in the
country. They conhne themselves to
the Banjo, Mandolin and Guitar, some
of these numbers being an accompani-
ment to a popular vocal selection. The
entertainment was opeend by a Man
dolin and Guitar March, which was SO
sweetly executed that it captured the
audience at once. The sympathy eli
cited at the beginning became strong
er as the concert progressed, and the
performers were compelled to respond
to an encore to nearly every number.
The delightful entertainment closed
with "Reminiscences of Dixie. which
elected the most enthusiastic applause.
Tile Miners journal, POttscille,
Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-04
Practically Blotted Out.

There is weeping, wailing and gnash-
ing of teeth among the republican lead
ers Of New York. They could stand
the election of Democratic governor
and tn piling up Of Democratic ma
jority of $4,000, but when it was an
nounced in Albany on Tuesday last.
that both the Senate and House would
be in the control of the Democrats, it
was too much for one time and the de-
spair that settled down upon them is
said to be past realization. If ever any
set of men were knocked completely
out, it is the New York republican
leaders. For years they have main
tanned power through the operations
of a most iniqutous apportlonment
of the state, both Congressional and
Legislative. With clear Democratic
majority in the state of at least $4,000,
they could elect nineteen of the thirty
four congressman; and an overwhelm-
ing majority of both the House and
Senate. Secure in these, they could
prevent a fair apportionment being
HiduC dS WSll dS OlCtdtS InOSt Oh the
appointments Of the governor, by re-
fusing to confirm those that did not
suit them.
They realize that the loss of the two
branches of the Legislature, as we'll as
the governor means new apportion-
ment that will give them only what
they are entitled Misrepresentation,
in Congressional, Senatorial and Leg
islatlve districts in proportion to their
vote, and that this means that they
will have neither Senate or House for
years to come; and with this state of
affairs comes the political annihilation
of those who have led the republican
party for years and prohted by as vii
famous a gerrymandes as that which
dlsgraces our own state. A new ap
portlonment in New York means :
majority of Democratic congressmer
from that State, Democratic Senat,
and Democratic House in 1909, anC
Democratic United States Senate
to succeed Hiscock.
Is it any wonder that the politica
tribulation that has fallen upon then
seems greater than they can bear p
Bel1etonte Watchnaan.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-04

The Remenyi Concert at the Opera
House next Monday night will be of
kind that seldom visits any places
but the larger cities. 1t is only by
chance that it was secured by Mana.
ger Dentler. Edouard Remenyi is a
Hungarian, and is probably the great
est living violinist He has forty seven
violins, on which he carries an insur-
ance of 500, 900.
His support. Mrs. Alice Bates Rice,
soprano, Miss Edith McGregor, con-
tralto, and Mr.. w. H. Fessenden, ten
or, and Miss Berry, pianist, are all
first-class artists. Secure seats now at
Dentlers.
The Paris Union says Of Remen-
vi 81 have heard Paganni, and |
think ! hear him again. No living ar
tlst has carried farther than he the
science of the violin. He draws from
his instrument sounds which the hu.
man ear never heard"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-04
NO STEAM ROLLER.

One day last week Councilmen Viii
Its, Corey, White and Allen went to
Harrisburg to see steam street roller
operate. The manufacturers offered
to bring a machine here and send a
man to run it, and if at the end of ten
days he could not make Main, Market,
and East streets like floor, he would
take it away without any expense to
the Town. The price was $500. 1t
was understood that the four above
named were in favor of the purchase,
but at meeting of council on Monday
night, w. b. Allen voted against the
proposition, SO there will be no street
roller
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-04

Some weeks ago the stone cutters
at work on the Parish House of the
Episcopal Church, quit work because
they did not receive their pay, and an
erroneous impression has gone out in
regard to the matter A contract was
made with Thomas Corey for the
whole work, with provision that the
building should be delivered free of
liens. Mr.. Corey sub-contracted
with ]. Bachman for the stone work.
The contractor has been paid by the
church authorities in accordance with
the contract, and our information is
that the sub-contractor has been paid
in accordance with his contract. The
church knew no one in the matter but
Mr.. Corey Whether Mr.. Bachman
has been paid or not is a matter be
tween him and Mr. Corey, and
whether the stone cutters have been
paid is a matter between them and
Mr.. Bachman. The law of this State
is that sub contractors cannot file
liens against the building where the
contract provides that the building
shall be delivered free Of liens. Hav-
ing already paid the contractor for the
stone-work, the church is not response
BILE second time for the same work
to the employees of sub-contractor.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-04
Bold Operations ofa Gang of Burglars Near
Wilkes-Barre.
ROBBED A BOROUGH TREASURER.

WnKDs-BARRE, Nov. 28.-A gang
of burglars operated extensively among
the towns down the river last night
and this morning, getting away with
over $1,000.
AT Alden, about mile from Nanti-
coke, the hotel was broken into and
the till robbed of nearly $ioo. The
burglars were disturbed by noise
and in their haste TO get away upset
kerosene lamp. The oil ignited and
the hotel was burned to the ground
with the less Of nearly all its furniture
The inmates narrowly escaped.
The gang then went to Nantcoke
and about midnight broke into the
butcher shop of Schappert Bros. Her
man Schappert, who is treasurer of the
borough had deposited $1,000 in gold
and bills in the safe. The burglars
blew the door of the safe off its hinges
and got the money. The force of the
explosion was SO great as to blow the
side ot the building out, making hole
large enough for man to get through.
\ man living next to the butcher shop,
hearing the hammering as the men
drilled Il hole in the safes sot out Of
bed and, partly dressed, ran down to
the front of the store. As he saw the
light within, he was startled by gruf
voice ordering him to throw up his
hands, and a pistol was held at his
head. The burglar held him under
the pistol until his partners got the
money.
The gang then started toward VIII
kes- Barre, and the man whom they
threatened to kill if he aroused the of
hcers awakened the town. A number
of men started after the thieves, but
did not find them. After starting to-
ward Wilkes Barre they doubled their
tracks and, crossing the bridge below
Nanticoke, went up the other side Of
the liver to Plymouth.
They then broke into the jewelry
store of Joe Rebuski. Some $4,000
Of dia~onds and valuable jewelry was in
the safe. They bored three holes in
the door, filed them with powder, and
were about to touch the fuse when the
people living over the store,, awakened
by the noise, gave the alarm. The men
however, got away, taking some jewelry
from the show cases. The police have
no clue to the thieves.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-04
An illustrated Lecture on our Lords

An illustrated Lecture on our Lords
land will be delivered in the Evangeli,
cal church on 4th street, on evenings
of Dec 9th. and 10th. by Rev. l. N
Woman for benefit of the church.
Rev. Norman is highly recommended
as a lecturer and will no doubt interest
his hearers. He was apersonal visitor
to Palestine and all important places
of interest to the Bible student, hence
is we'll posted on his subject, which he
illustrates with stereopticon views
Tickets on sale at Brooke's store and
Jos. Garrison's. Admission for adults
4octs. children 20. Single night one
half. Doors open at p. m, lecture
commences at o'clock.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-04

The Teachers Institute will begin
Monday December I4th. Superin-
tendent Johnston has made an excellent
selection of lecturers for this season.
He has introduced new feature for
the benefit of the citizens of this place.
They can commence marking seats for
the entire course of lectures on Satur-
day December 5th. Heretofore the
board was not open before Monday,
and great rush was made, Seats
should be secured early. There will
be four entertainments and the price
for reserved seats for entire course Is
only $3.50.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-04
PERSONAL.

Miss Margaret Fox is visiting rela-
tives in Philadelphia.
Miss May Kuhn is visiting her sister
Mrs. DR.. Kirby at Mauch Chunk.
G. w. Hirleman Esq, of Benton
was in town on Monday.
Mrs. +. II. Jenkins went to Phila-
delpha on Tuesday morning
John Vanatta spent last Sunday in
town with his relatives.
A daughter was born to Prof. Welsh
and wife on Tuesday night.
Mrs. DIR. Biddle of Ashland is visit
ing her mother Mrs. Buckingham this
week.
G. w. Bartch of Utah was in town
last week. He holds the position of
Probate Judge in Salt Lake City.
W. L. Fornwald OF Scranton spent
Thanksgiving with his Bloomsburg rel
atives.
Mrs. Enos Jacoby returned from the
west last week Thursday, after long
absence. Her many friends here
were glad to welcome her home.
J. Simpson Kline, Esq, is in Phila
delphia this week attending the Grand
Lodge Of f. & a. NJ, representing
Knapp Lodge No. 46s, Of Berwick.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-04
The Harrisburg Patriot of Monday

The Harrisburg Patriot Of Monday
last says: "Hon E. M. Tewksbury,
of Catawlssa, accompanied Messrs.
Jesse Rittenhouse and Charles Sands,
the latter two Commissioners of Col
umbia county, to this city last week to
inspect the election appliances neces-
sary to carry out the provisions of the
Baker ballot reform bill. Represent
ative Tewksbury never neglects an op-
portunity to aid his constituents, and
he proved this on his late visit here"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-04
Teach Your Dog.
A FEW PRACTICAL HINTS THAT MAY BE
OF SOME SERVICE TOYOU.

Man. Friend, the Dog" is the title
of little book that has just been pub
lished. 1t is full of good advice about
the selection of dog and the treat
ment of him when he has become
yours. Here is what the authors say
about training:
The first lesson should be to come
when called and remain until permis
SIGN be given to go. 1t should have a
name at the start and always be sum-
moned by it, not by wh's'ling or by
swapping the fingers. When it comes
it should receive a caress, and some
times, not often, delicacy, such as
piece of bread. Never let it have
sugar or candy, as that INJURIES the teeth
and impairs the appetite.
When drilled in this part of the
manual itmay easily be taught to fetch.
Don't use ball, if possible to get
something else. A large ball stretches
and hurts the mouth and a small one
invites accident. But if you do use a
ball. never let it be of rubber, but of
leather. A good training toy can be
made by cobbler, either of sole leather
four inches long by an inch and a
quarter in diameter, or of thinner
leather over a piece Of wood an inch
in diameter
Make much of the dog as soon as it
understands what you want, for it will.
appreciate your praise just as human
being would. 1t will soon learn the
trick of holding the toy in its mouth,
or of carrying it. Be sure you do not
let it gnaw the toy.
Patience is the great secret of all
training scolding does not help the
pupil at all. Gong to seek hidden
objects may be taught only. by earnest
and intelligent. labor, and the COM
mands must always be given in the
same tone and the same words. The
dog is aided in this accomplishment
by the sense of smell. The article
that you hide has its own odor. Draw
the dogs attention to it frequently, so
as to make him familiar with its peculi-
arlty and odor. In time he will be in
terested whenever it is produced.
Then, hide it somewhere in the
presence of the dog, letting him see
where you prrt it. At first he will en-
deavor to take it away, then and there
but chide him for that, repeating the
name of the article. Coax him away
after awhile, not speaking of the article
and when you are in another room, or
some distance off, if outdoors, tell the
dog to so and get the article, calling
its name.
He may be puzzled and look as il
to say: "What on earth do you want?
In that case walk back to the article
exhibiting great interest in it your
self, and then repeat the going away
and the order to fetch it. A few les
sons like that and the trick will be
learned.
Always reward, by a caress or deli
cacy, the dogs successful performance
of what you order it to do.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-04

Forty years ago Louis Kossuth visit
ed this country and was received as a
hero and honored as the foremost
champion of national independence
and human liberty. Now he is old,
feeble, almost blind and in abject pow
erty. Hungary is still under Austrian
rule. America has found other heroes
to laffy, and Kossuth is asking himself
in bis neglected old age if it really pays
to champion the cause of the oppress
ed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-04

The following letters are held at the
Bloomsbury, Pa, post Office and will
be sent to the dead letter office Dec.
18th 1891.
Miss Bertha Keller, Mr.. Wesley
Rhodes, d. S. Futhill, Mr.. AL Viii
liams.
Persons calling for these letters will
please say they were advertised Dec.
I. 1891. One cent will be charged on
each letter advertised.
A. b. CATHCART, P. M.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-04

E. A Rawlings is progressive man,
and always keeps up with the process
sion in his business. He has recently
improved his meat market still further
by placing signs in white porcelain let
tiers on the windows, and building a
counter, covered with large marble
slabs, across the middle of the room.
The walls have also been papered. 1t
presents the appearance Of a city mar
ket.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-04
Y. MO. A. NOTES.

Don't miss the Song Service next
Sunday afternoon at ago. Prot. Niles
has charge of this meeting, and has
a pleasing program. The
choir will sing some new selections.
Come and enjoy pleasant hour.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-04
OBITUARY.

Mrs. Dennison Brink died at her
home on Third street Monday morn
ing. She has been a patient suffer
with that dread disease consumption
for some time past. Funeral services
we've held Wednesday afternoon, con
Quoted by Rev. w. T. Auman, pastor
of the Reformed church.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-04
Greasy & Wells are mixing exte

Greasy & Wells are mixing eyten-
sive changes at the Krug Planning
Mill recently purchased by S, C..
Greasy The machinery has been
sent away for repairs, and the building
is undergoing thorough overhauling.
1t will be several weeks befoIe they
are in shape for work, but when all is
completed, Bloomsburg will have a
first class planning mill.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-04

Mrs. S. w. Sears died on Wednes
day morning after long aud painful
illness. She was the wife of the Pas
tor of the BIoomsburg NJ. T.. Church,
and was a most estimable lady. Her
death has been looked for, for several
weeks past The remains will be taken
to Huntington this Friday morning
for interment, Funeral services were
held in the M. f. Church, on Thurs
day afternoon at ? o'clock.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-04

+. c. Williams & Co.. are working
over time to fill orders at their cigar
factory on Centre street. They are
turning out some fine goods, and their
product finds ready sale in the mar
ket. Among the brands put up by
them are the Polonia, a ten cent cigar,
Life Member, Comet and Compos
Mentis, five cent goods, and Ocean
Breeze and Sweet Flower, twofor five.
Five hands are employed now, and the
business is growing.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-04

The Harrisburg Patriot last Thurs
day gave list of names of County
Commissioners from various counties
Of the state who were at Harrisburg
Wednesday examining the samples Of
booth to be used in carrying out the
Baker ballot law. The names of
neither of the two Commissioners from
our County appeared. Commission
er Sands says they were there.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-04

Mr.. |. Maler has bought the Little
property on Third street, recently oc-
cupied by ]. l.. Moyer. and is making
some extensive repairs. Samuel Shat
fer has the contract for the work.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-04

The near relatives of Nathan Fleck-
enstine of Orangeville, gave him an
agreeable surprise last Saturday on the
occasion of his 10Th birthday, About
thirty were present, and an excellent
dinner was provided. Mr.. Flecken-
stine was presented with substantial
recognitiol in the shape of a goody
sum of money. May he live to enjoy
many more similar occasions.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-04

We are to have brand new set of
minor silver coins, dimes, quarters and
half dollars. The present designs on
these coins have existed without change
for fity-hve years, but will now give
way to something more artistic. The
new coins will be ready before the
close OF the year, and will no doubt
attract much attention.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-04

The Thanksgiving dinner and sup
per in the Parish House was literally
patronlzed. A supper was served on
Friday evening also, for the low price
of IS cents. The ladies' of the Epis-
copal church realized nearly two hun
dred dollars out of this effort. The
money will go towards putting steam
heat in the building.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-04

The bridges of Lycoming county
have been made free by the Commits
sloners. The price paid for the bridges,
added to the already bonded indebted
ness of the county, brings the debt up
to nearly $5oo,o 900.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-04
Rev. DIR. John Hall. the well-know,

Rev. DIR. John Hall, the well-known
Presbyterian clergyman of New York,
was shot at three times on Sunday
morning as he left his church on Fifth
Avenue, by crazy man named John
Roth. The Doctor was not injured,
and his assailant was arrested.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-04

Thousands of lives are saved an
nually by the use of Ayers Cherry
Pectoral. In the treatment of Group
and whooping cough, the Pectoral has
most marvellous effect. 1t allays in
flamation, frees the obstructed ali
passages, and controls the desire to
cough.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-04

The male choir OF the Y. NJ. C.. A.
is constantly improving under the
leadership of Prof. Niles Their sing
ing is one OF the attractive features of
the meetings.