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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18
IL Is INDISPENSABLE.

In olden times newspapers were consid-
cred valuable to readers only for their
news, and advertisements were mere in
Cidental surplusage, inserted by mer-
chants as sort of charity to help fill up
the paper, and rarely attracted attention.
Today the newspaper is Indispensable.
not only to the merchant but to the
shoppers Of the family as the universally
accepted medium Of attracting business.
Advertisements are no longer the reg
ulation musty affairs they used to be.
They are among the most artistic and
attractive features Of the popular news
paper, and the frugal housewife scans
the fresh business announcements of
each day or week as carefully as the
dealer or speculator scans the produce or
money market. Those business houses
who patronize the newspapers are tho
ones who secure the bulk of trade. The
carefully edited, compact, fresh, com
plete, cheap and neatly printed newspa-
per is the popular favorite, and the only
channel through which the public can be
reached, either for business or senti-
ment
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18
A PRIZE ESSAY.
A Small Boy Discusses Great Sub
ieCt,

A Small Boy Discusses q Great Sub
ject.
The Deckertown (N j. Independent,
in awarding prizes for the best essay on
"The Local Newspaper" gives the fol-
lowing, whose author is a young school
boy Of Newton, Addison p. RosenlSrans.
1t Is certainly u meritorious production,
and would do credit TO college man:
| The first English newspaper was published
In London, in li!2. and the first one in this
| country was issued at Boston, in 1880
Now their number Is nntold, and their power
Is as great a. the territories in which they cir
| culte.
Wherever civilization exists their influence
| Is felt.
But we arc to write particularly OF the local
newspaper.
1t educatcs society. Man is a social being.
No one lives alone.
All are bound together by ties of interest and
sympathy.
A knowlcd % of the actions OF a community
makes each ctizou Il vital force Of society.
This can only be supplied by tho local news.
paper, which not only gives events occurring
that affect the interest and character of the
community but 10 receives and gives informa-
tion from all portions OF the world relating
what others are thinking and doing in social.
business. educational, political and religious
circ cs.
II molds public opinion, which sweeps like a
flood everything that obstruct5 its pathway,
and Is found in the feelings and reason of men
who are guided and governed by u true knowl-
edge Of public issues.
1t secures good government by publishing
and criticising the official acts of those holding
positions of public trust.
1t gives warning by exposing the follies vices
and wrongdoing of persons as so many beacon
lights to turn others from the rocks ON which
they have boon shpwreckcd.
1t makes history by recording the achieve
ments of the past and local current events Of
every kind, and preserving them in durable
form for the benefit OF posterity.
1t Is useful to business. II studies the condi-
ton of all classes and states accurately every
occurrence and every sign which affects trade.
Producers and dealers through its advertis-
ing columns find purchasers for thel- goods,
and consumers learn where to get what they
wish.
Ii aids and elevates the poor. Its trifiing
cost puts 1t within reach of all, and it brings to
those who cannot get daily papers and periodi-
Gals, on account Of their expense, a knowledge
of public affairs and provides them with read
Ing matter both interesting and instructive.
II teaches moral principles
BY its constant warfare against crime, igno-
rance and oppression, and its advocacy of truth.
virtue and intelligence, it is the chief agent in
the improvement of public mosals and in the
advancement of the people in virtuous knowl-
edge.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18
Readers should Dlscri,nio 20.

And So Mr.. - - doesn't like some
of the things he reads in this newspaper
Neither do we. But he is at liberty to
pick out what he doesn't Ike and leave the
rest for some one who is less fastidious.
Does he know what they call the man
who sat down ut first class hotel din
ner, and beginning at the first item on
the bill of fare tried to eat every dish
mentioned thereon; This newspaper pre-
sents varied bill Of fare every week,
but there is no law compelling you to
deyour every portion of it, Just put
aside what You don't relish and say moth
ruS about it, And don't swear at the
'ditor, It's both wicked and foolish
Exchange
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18
An Oid Bachelors Excuse.

"You were never married, believe ?"
mo, ! was never married"
That's little singular, isn't it ?"
mo, not at ALL You see, the first time
l fell in love | said to myself, III marry
her or none"
why didn't you marry her, them"
"WeIl, you see, after | had become
better acquainted with her | said to my
self, I'll marry none rather than her.
Since that I've got along very we'll with
none, Texas Siftings.
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why Not (!

Elderly but Well Preserved Widow lin
business)-This is an employment agency,
is it not
ManaIer-It is, ma'am. What can
do for you?
Iwant bright, active, capable young
man for typewriter.-Chicago Tribune.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18
JOy Among the Germs.

First TubcrcuIar Bacillus-I see by the
papers that new germicide has been
discovered.
Second Tubercular Bacillus-Good
enough! hope it will be as nutritious as
DR.. kOch's. Epoch.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18
Here's the Chance.

II Europe is in danger
or starving since her rye
And other grains are failing.
IOstvc her we will try.
Let her seek Uncle Samuel
Hud find his Sunday vest,
Pres money in his pocket
And we will do the rest.
philadelphia Press.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18
Tempus Fuptt,
Judge.

Marvin (somewhat absentminded)-
Why, Spatts, you don't seem day older
than when saw you last.
Spatts-Perhaps not. You saw me this
morning.
Marvin-Did II How time flies, to be
sure.-Puck.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18

Polly-So you are really and truly en-
gaged-how did it come aboutP
Patsy-Well, papa said he didn't care,
mamma said she didn't care, Jack said he
didn't care, and I'm sure didn't care,
so we became engaged
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18
Dreadful.

Oh, when will my heart find q cure for the
smart
That Cupid has left with his mischievous dart 2
For my pretty typewriter has said she will be
A simple amanuensister to me.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18

She painted him q monrhoir case,
Said hc, "how very uic."
And stored 10 in the attic, where
1t makes n homo for mice,
Cloak Review.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18
No Turning Back.

Teacher-for what was Lots wife
turned into a pillar of salt?
Dicky Boy-For keeps Puck.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18
Brief but Expressive.

He owned "a gun-in it he blew
The gun went Off, and he did, too.
Judge.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18

What are you crying about, my little
man."
Jimmy O'Brien licked me first, an
then father licked me for letting Jimmy
lick me, an then Jimmy licked me again
for telling father, an now I suppose I
shall catch it again from father. Life
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18
GAMBLING IN LIVES.
PECULIAR METHODS OF INSURANCE {
IN ENGLAND.

Miserable Wrecks OF Humanity whoac
Death u Made n Source Of ProGi
Tricks OF Kunvish Trade some
times the Gamblers Get DisnppoIntrti.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18

Entrance through J. G. Wells Jewelry Store
The Columbian is the oldest and
largest paper published in Col
umbla county. The subscription
price is $I.oo year in advance.
We WANT your name and pat
ronage. Why can't we have it i?
Try it year 1t will cost but two
cents a week.
ELWELL & BITTENBENDER,
Owners and Editors.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1891-05-02
THE LATEST SCHEME.
What They Say About the Tombstone
Mines at Water Level.
ProspectOr.

ITOepeCLOT.
"You have made the biggest strike
yet" said an old time miner yesterday
you have struck the right idea regard
ing the best method of draining the
mines. If you can get down to the lev
Ell IN the Contention, where l worked
when the water drove us out, you will
have no trouble in getting capital to go
into any pumping scheme youEmay wish
to advocate. worked in her from the
grass roots down and | don't think a
prettier showing was ever left alone as
long as this one has been. Over half the
value of the ore was gold and there was
one streak Of about two feet against the
hanging wall that would mill $50 gold
and silver. | don't think the deprecia-
ton in silver will affect the Tombstone
mines below water level as it has above
The ledge is as pretty a contact as you
ever saw, Don't worry about the guam
city or the quality of the ore below
water. 1t is there unless the earthquake
dropped it out of sight"
81 was in San Francisco last Novem-
Der" said prominent mining man "and
while there / heard that a company was
being formed to pump the water from
the lower levels of the Tombstone mines.
l investigated it and found it true. /
became acquainted with one of the
prominent bank managers there and he
assured me that 100000 had already
been subscribed but that they would
not start till there was half million to
start with. They thought this amount
would be sufficient and expected no set
back in getting it, but it seems to have
dropped out OF sight for some reason. |
only mention this to show how necessary
it is to have organization in any camp to
clinch such offerings when they show
up. With 100000 already subscribed
a slight effort on the part of the people
of Tombstone would have brought forth
the balance. Organized effort is neces-
sary in all successful battles"
Il calculate" said we'll informed cit
izen, "that there are improvements in
the Tombstone district which show
above ground on mining properties,
costing eight million dollars. A careful
estimate of the output above the water
level or in other words from the 500 foot
level to the surface has amounted in
round figures to fifty million dollars.
The cost Of production is estimated at
twelve millions, which leaves the enor-
nous profit of thirty millions, most of
which was realized in five years between |
80 and 80. What stopped the produc
ton? Why water, of cours. We know
that the best ore was taken from the |
Grand Central, Contention and other |
properties the month preceding the /!
burning Of the pumps"
The goose which laid those golden |
Eggs is not dead; she only needs little |
nursing to start her in again and the
pest thing Tombstone can do is to hire
tut as the nurse.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1891-05-02
Uacteria In Hailstnnes

Bacteria of various kinds have been
found in ice and snow, and DR.. Fontin,
Russian observer, has now proved
that hailstones are not free from them.
He has found that the water produced
by the melting of hailstones contains
On an average 729 bacteria per cubic
eentimeter. Neither yeast fungus nor
mold was present, but nine different
kinds of bacteria were found, five Of
which (B. mycoides, liquefaciens, lu.
teus, sarcina lutea and aurantiaca) are
already known. AS the ordinary dwell
ing place of the bacillus mycoides is the
earth, we are confronted with the fact
that microbes of terrestrial origin may
be carried up into the air, and thus
rain, snow and hail may be the direct
means of conveying infection.-Chi-
cago Herald.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1891-05-02

The old idea of 10 years ago was that facial
eruptions were due to blood humor." for
which they gave potash. Thus all the old Sarsa-
pariLas contain potash, q most Objectionable and
drastic mineral, that instead OF decreasing.
actually creates more cTuptiors You have no.
ticed this when taking other Sarsaparillas than
Joys. It's however row known that the stom-
ach, the blood creating power, is the seat of all
yitiatins or cleansing operations A stomach
clogged by indigestion or constipation, vitiates
the blood, result pimples. A clean stomach and
healthful digestion purifes it and they disappear
Thus joys Vegetable Sarsarariila is compounded
after the modern idea to regulate the bowels and
stimulate the digestion The effect is immediate
and most satisfactory. A short testimonial to
contrast the action of the potash SarsapariIlas
and Joys modern vegetable preparation. Mrs
C. D. Stuart, CT 200 Hayes St, 8. F. writes: 81
have for years had indigestion, I tried popular
ssrssparilla but it actually caused more pimples
to break out on my face. Hearing that Joys was
Q later preparation and acted differently, tried
1t and the pimples Immediately disappeared
Arizona weekly citizen., 1891-05-02
49, 49,
A Gentleman Farmer Defined.

Old Col. Maynadier, of Anne Arun-
del county, Md, was a large slave
owner. The colonel spent a good deal
of his time away from home. One
time upon his return he took drive
over his property, and on his way he
met q small colored boy.
'Whom do you belong to, boyp the
colonel asked.
''Why. ssh, I-I-'longs to Col. May
nader sab"
"Who's hel" inquired the colonel, to
see what the chap would say.
''H-h-e's a farmer, sah."
'fWhat sort of farmerl"
'Ge-gentleman farmer, sah.r
Gentleman farmerl" repeated the
colonel ''NVhat kind of farmers a
gentleman farmerf"
''W-wel. sah," spoke up the col
ored boy, hes q farmer dat don't
raise 40 'bacco, sab, a-and has to buy
his con, sah!'
The colonel enjoyed the joke. it Il
said, and afterward told it upon him
self with much amusement.-Balti-
more Herald.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1891-05-02
Struggling Up Life's Rugged

With youth, vigur, ambition and an
indomitable will to help us, is no such
grievous matter, but tottering down
again, afflicted by the ailments which
beset old age-our backs bent with
lumbago, our elastic muscles and joints
stiff and painful. is woeful piece of
business. For the infrmities which
the decline of life too often brings,
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is a ben
efcent source of relief, a mitigating
solace always to be depended upon. No
regulating tonic evolved by botanic
medical discovery is SO we'll calculated,
so thoroughly able, but without undue
stimulative effect, to help the aged, the
delicate and the convalescent-to re-
sucsitate the vitality of frame which
time and physical decline have impair
ed as this. Kidney and bladder weak
ness and disorder, costiveness, malarial
complaints, dyspepsia and rheumatism
are among the bodily Affections which
this sterling recuperant and regulator
OVercOmeS
Arizona weekly citizen., 1891-05-02
Marksrnanship.

Tucson mas amateur marksmen who.
when it comes to fine shooting, take
second place for no town of its size or
the American continent. The mem bers of
the Tucson Gun Club have made fine
records-one, that of B. @. Parker, being
a consecutive birds on 80 yard rise.
Yesterda, afternoon, under the aus
pices of the club, a match was held At
Silver Lake, of dozen birds, at 30 yards
rise with 10 bore gun, and % yards for
a Il. There vera 9entries made-all by
fine shots-as follows: B. G. Parker, G.
7. Etchells, r. Harrison, NJ. Aldridge,
A. Steiffei, Jas. Finley, j. j. Blinkhorn,
9. Meyer, ir., and j. Etchells.
Fine shooting was done throughout,
and tie soon made between Aldridge,
Parker and Meyer, of six birds each. In
shooting off the tie Aldridge won, Meyer
missing the second bird and Parker the
third.
A large crowd was in attendance, and
at times the excitement was intense.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1891-05-02
ARIZONA TO A STRANGER.
How this Land Strikes a Tennessee
Man.

j. j. Hollaums, of Tennessee, is in the
city for few days.
! talk with Mr.. Hallaums elected
that the gentleman is interested in Ari.
IONA, and the following from yesterday E
report Of the recorders Office entries
shows the proper sort interest:
Francis a. Drake to j. j. Hollaums.
consideration $500. deed for blocks 19, %
"a, and lots 26, q, %, 80, 80, 81, 30, 80, "a
in block 20; and part of block %, con-
sisting of lots 1, ,, 2, IL, II, IL, Il, 15 and
in brakes Addition to Tucson.
Mr.. Hsllaums states that he has no
projects on foot in the purchase of
property other than as "fyer," and
thinks Arizona a good place in which
to invest, and that he has done so.
He came to Arizona with his brother
two months ago, who is afflicted with
tuberculous troubles. The brother had
on the advice of an eminent eastern ply
stefan, gone TO Colorado for treatment, and
found the chilly blasts from the Rockies
neutralized the benefiting dryness of the
atmosphere. and having heard reports OF
Arizona both unfavorable and favorable
land OF the former not few pulled up
stakes and headed for Tucson-"as a
last hope" said Mr.. Hallaums. OF course
the improvement was at once noticeable.
and after returning the brother to Ten
nessee greatly benefited, he returned to
Tucson and is now making inquiries as
to various soils, climate and climatic ten
denotes.
"Since coming here l have been look
ing for dust storms" said he. "In Col
orado among many other derogatory re-
marks of Arizona they stated that it was
buried in dust storms" That one would
choke, or sneeZe or dig their eyes out,
and like the lady of Mother Goose re-
nown 'die and be buried in DUST" which
report he was agreeably surprised to
find almost made of whole cloth.
One or two windy days he says
have made the dust very annoying, but
the annoyance he thinks is counteract-
ed by the good done by it. Mr.. Hall
aums quotes bit Of physical geography
in explaining whereby the wind storms
are not an unmixed evil. The basin of
Arizona becomes excessively heated;
after while the whole of its area be-
comes of such temperature that the
heated air rises above the cooler atmo-
sphere of the surrounding country,
which rushes in the fill the void thus
thus created, often violently, resulting in
greater or less commotlon of the at
mospere. A feature of the windy days
of Arizona is that they are never
on succeeding days. The air is al
go purif fed / y tn, winds, although it is
more than impro oable that it is impure
to any degree f.om moving compare
lively little in tae two Cor three weeks
between high winds.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1891-05-02

Hermann, the emmIment prestidi-
gitateur, who is to play an engagement
at the Opera House tonight, will
&c tricks in legerdemain. He will have
the assistance OF Nine. Hermann, Alb
dual Khan, oriental fakIer. Hermann
will intoduce his latest illusion,
"Strobebeixa.", New Black Art" "a
Slave Girls Dream" "Le Cocoon"
''Flerine, the Child of the Air" Carte
Volontes, the Mysterious Orange. SATANIC
Ribbons, the Wall Street Banker, a
Lone Fisherman, Rapid Transit, the
Mesmeric Flowers, Sun and Moon, the
Inexhaustable Hat, Hunting without
Powder, number of other wonderful
novelties.
70 From the Prescott Courier we clip
this item: "The wife of George Il.
Beckers, OF Phenix, who is suing for a
divorce, is, we are quite sure, daughter
of the late John Townsend, the man
who in three years killed 20 murderous
Apacbes near Prescott. Ii his daughter
is suffering Arizona should pension
her," Inquiry in Phenix today dis
closes the fact that Mrs. Beckers is the
bDdb piOhFCA, OOhA
Townsend. She lives with her mother,
who is married to expressman Aldridge,
opposite the depot stock yards. she is
is not in need OF anything, although no
property remains to her except what
the divorce court may award. Her lit
tie 7-year old son is with her. She has
two brothers in the stock business, one
in Yavapai and one in Apache county.
A third brotherI Is learning blacksmith
trade with Mr.. Nc earthly Of this city.
Herald.
The superior merit of Ayers Cherry
Pectoral as an anodyne expectorant is
due to skilful combination Of the most
powerful ingredients. Nothing like it
has ever been attempted in pharmacy,
and its success IN the cure of pulmona
~ complaints is unparalleled.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1891-05-02
The First Step,

Perhaps you are run down, can't eat
can't sleep, can't think, can't do any
thing to your satisfaction, and you Won
der what ails you. You should heed the
warning, you are taking the first step
into nervous prostration. You need q
nerve tonic and in Electric Bitters you
will find tie exact remedy for restoring
your nervous system to its normal,
healthy condition. Surprising results
follow the use OF this great Nerve
Tonic and Alternative. Your appetite
returns, good digestion is restored, and
the liver and kidneys resume heal by
action. Try bottle. Price 30 cents at
Dr. Martins drug store.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1891-05-02
He Fished and Slept.

At Hannibal, Mo-, colored man
named Wilson fished from bridge. As
he fished he slept, and as he slept he
pitched forward into the stream and
never rose to the surface When they
recovered his pole and line there was q
twenty five pound catfish on the hook.
Some men are always too late for good
luck.-Detroit Free Press.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1891-05-02
District Court.

Writ of habeas corpus on the applica-
ton of l.. E. Walker, guardian oH behalf
of j. d. Walker, was discharged by the
court.
In application for new trial in the case
of G. W. Williams VS.. San Pedro Cattle
Co., motion was denied and notice of
appeal given.
The case of F. M, Main vs. F. Cuen, is
now in progress.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1891-05-02
Social Entertainment.

The ladies of the Congregational
church will hold sale of useful and
fancy aprons and social reception tomor-
row, Tuesday. evening commencing at s
o'clock. Choice vocal and instrumental
music will be given at intervals, and ice
cream and cake served during the even
ing as desired. Admission free. Ro-
freshments 25cts. Everybody is invited
and liberal patronage is respectfully
solicited.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1891-05-02
How to Obtain Information.

''There is family living at no, and
Iwant to know something about them"
''Why don't you go there and make
your inQuiriesf'
THAT would be a little indicate"
'That's true. Well, then, go to the
next door neighbor and you will find
out all about them. Boston Courier
Arizona weekly citizen., 1891-05-02

1. 8. Doten, Justice of Peace and
merchant of Bristol, ILL.,, says he can re,
commend st. Patriek's Pills. l have
used them" he says, "and know" where
Of 1 speak" Anyone troubled the con-
stipation or biliousness will find them a
friend. They are prompt and certain in
heir &C ton and produce pleasant
athsrtic effect. For sale by Fred
Fleishman. 90.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1891-05-02
An impossible Animal.

81 have an idea that Bagsby is some
thing of q liar himself"
What makes you think that2'
"Well, he says he has a trick dog
that will perform his tricks when they
have company."-NewY York Ledger.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1891-05-02
Advice to Mothers.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should
always be used for children teething. Ii
soothes the child, softens the gums, al.
lays all pains, cures wind collie. and is
theibest remedy for diarrhes. Twenty
FIVE cents bottle.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1891-05-02
HEALTH is WEALTH

DR.. z. G.. VESTS NERVE AND BRAIN TREAT
MENT, a guaran eed so cifc for Hystesia, Dizzi
ness, Commissions Fits. Nervous Neuralgie
Headache. Nervous Prostitution caused ~ Cd
MSS of alcohol or tobacco, Wakefulnsss, NJ Mt
Depression, Softenirg OF the Brain resulting 1,
insanity and lesdlng to misery, decay and deaf L.
Premature Old Age, Barrenness, Loss Of Power
IL either sex, involuntary Losses and Sperua.
OTrhoea caused by Orer-sxer,ion of the brain
self-abuse or over-iudulgence. Each box con
tains one months treatment. S1.00 box
six boxes for $500, sent by mail postpaid OIL
receipt of price.