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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-12-13
CALEB cUsH1NG's CURIOSITY.
Industry and Retentive Memory at the
Great Jurist.

Industry and Retentive Memory at the
t Great Jurist.
Caleb Cushing's decisions while a
Justice of the Supreme Court of Massa-
chUsetts were admirations of the Bar,
o~utIawyers wondered at his familiarity
with the -eports, knowing that he had
long been out of actual practice. A
writer in the Green Bog explains this
familiarity by the statement that Mr..
Gushing, on being appointed to the
Bench, prepared himself by reading in
nineteen days the fifty seven volumes
OF Massachusetts reports. His habit,
we are told was to read every book,
pamphlet or periodical that seemed
likely to crafty his intense thirst for
knowledge.
When Webster's Unabridged Die
tlonary appeared he read it through,
word by word, and corrected some
mistakes. He sought information from
every source.
He would go into the street and
ask information from the shabbiest
negro if in that way he could learn
what he wished to know" said one
who was associated with him in Wash
ington.
He once asked an acquaintance in
whose company he happened to be,
what name was given to the part left
after a check had been torn from a
check book. The gentleman could not
inform him. A few days after he re-
ceived a letter from Mr. Cushing with
the single word "stub." Trivial as the
question seemed he could not rest until
it was answered.
ut was not easy to start a topic of
which, he was ignorant, says the writer
already quoted. Il took tea with him
at the house of his niece not long be-
fore he died and during the converse
ton he turned to a niece and said:
Margaret, I see the ladies are to wear
so and,so the coming season. giving in
detail the new fashions"
Mr.. Gushing excelled az a linguist
and was said to be able to converse
with all the Foreign Ministers at Wash
ington in their own tongue. 1t is also
stated that as our Commissioner to
China he negotiated the first treaty
without the aid of an interpreter.
Industry, a ~retentive memory and a
methodical habit made him a linguist
and what Bacon calls ga full man"
He was as methodical in arranging his
time as in classifying his papers. In
his Office every paper vas in its place
and during the day every hour had its
duty or work.
A Washington real estate man, wish
ing to show Mr.. Gushing a piece of
property, was told to call at 5 o'clock
in the morning. The man was not &C
customed to such early hours, but was
advised by n who knew Mr.. Cush-
ing to be prompt. AS he drove to the
door at the appointed time Mr.. Cush-
ing was on the steps.
He talked all day, studied far into
the night and never seemed to know
fatigue. 81 never" says a writer in
the Green Bog, Event by his house at
Newburyport, when he was at home,
no matter how late, that I did not see
a light in his room, and it was known
to be his habit to work till after mid
night and throw himself on a lounge
for a few hours rest, and at daylight
resume his labors."
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-12-13

tally with the advertisement, he was
fined 800 and given a month in jail.
His fines aggregated $1,000 and his inn
prlsonment a year. He is serving out
his time now. AS he was led away he
remarked that the people down there
had no conception of poetic license.
And they haven't. It is no place for
the genius humbug."
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-12-13
NOTICE.

Parties inviting any Of the officers of
the Alliance to make an address, are
expected to pay expenses of the same.
The State Alliance cannot pay the ex-
penses of any n except when doing
regular work. The brethren will please
note this and arrange matters accord
ingly. w. s. BARNES,
Sec'y-Treas. N. G. B. s. A
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-12-13
NOTICE.

All communications intended for ne
Executive Committee Of the State ali
of North Carolina should be iad-
dressed to Capt. s. B. Alexander, Chair
man, Raleigh, n. O., care of w, 8.
Barnes, Secretary-Treasurer
By order of Executive COMMITTEES.
w. s. BARNES,
Sec'y-Treas. n. G. Il. s. a.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-12-13

Renew your subscription at once.
See your neighbors, get a new sub
scriber or two and send in with your
own. You can't do better thing.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1892-12-13
K EN- EBEC ICE.

Is the Purest, Coolest, Hardest and~in every
way the bsstto be had in this country. Eor sale
by carload, more or less, at very low prices.
HARD AND SOFT GOALS.
We are 1liners' agents for the best Goals for
domestic and steam use. Shipped on cars direct
from mines. JONES q POWELL,
(S4U Raleigh, II. @.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19

The plague of breaking lamp
chimneys is abroad in the land.
There are two sorts of CHM
neys; brittle and tough. Ninety
nine in a hundred are brittle.
The worst are imported from
Germany. The best are Mac.
beth's" "Pearl-top"& "Pearl-glass. :"
Two sorts as to workman
ship; fine and coarse. The
fine are Macbeth's "Pearl-top"
and "Pearl-glass.' The coarse
are rough and out of proper
ton; misfits and misshapen |;
they do not make a good
draft; they smoke.
Two sorts as to glass; trans
parent and gray. "Pearl-top"
and Pearl-glass are clear, fine
and tough-not tough against
accident-tough against heat,
Call for "Pearl-top" or
" "Pearl-glass' chimneys.
Pittsburgh, Pa. GEO. A. MACBETH Co.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19

Last Saturday evening Elias Hun
singer was placed in the station house
on the charge Of drunkenness Sun
DAY morning the president of the Coun'
Gil was preparing for hearing of the
prisoner, policeman Chromas went to
bring him, and was surprised not to
find him there. The door was unlocked
but the only thing broken was the
screening covering the window. Sun.
day evening Hunsinger was found in
Hemlock township at the residence OF
his father. .in-law. He was brought to
Bloomsburg and fined five dollars
When questioned, he said he opened
the door with key he had in his
pocket.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19

For Neuralgia.--A subscriber who
suffers occasionally from that painful
malady, neuralgia, tells us that the only
remedy she finds effectual is the follow.
ing one given to her by an old Ger
man nurse: Take good sized piece
of black silk, rub it briskly against the
arm or until the silk feels warm, this
rubbing the old German lady said, de.
velopes the electricity latent in the
silk,-then tie the silk round the head,
taking special care to cover the aching
part, and lie down. Almost immedi
ately delicious feeling of relief creeps
over one and nearly always at the end
of about half an hour the pain is gone.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19
Republicans In . Sad Way.

The Republicans are saying good
deal about Mr.. Cleveland's 'misgivings"
as to the sdvisability Of nominating
him. They ore also industriously cir
culsting the report that he IA not quite
80 slender as Hamlet or Romeo. All we
have TO say on the subject Is that II our
Republican friends are depending on
these great arguments 70 elect Messrs.
Harrison and Reid, they must be in .
sad way for campaign material, and
have very slim hopes Of electing their
candidates. - Memphis Appeal Ava
lauche,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19
According to the registration tn

According to the registration there
are 1889 voters in Bloomsbury. 10
this must be added some u 50 more Of
90 day voters or those voting on age.
This will make over 1900 voters in
Bloomsburg. If the whole vote is
polled we believe Cleveland and Ste
venson will have majority of over
400. The highest number Of votes
cast in Bloomsburg was in 1888 when
o47 persons voted-and the democratic
majority was IoI. In 1890 at the
Governors election 9Io votes were
cast and the democratic majority was
Ia7. lie: all the democratic workers
remember these facts and see that
every vote is cast.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19

Mrs. Phillips was unfortunate in the
removal of the roof of her building
preparatory to making the improve
ments. The heavy rains OF Wednes-
day and Thursday came down upon
her open building, in such quantity
that it seemed her goods would be
completely ruined. A shed roof over
her store room was the only protection.
She had taken every precaution posi-
BILE and hence lessened the damage
that otherwise would have been done.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19

1t is worth the time and effort to
visit the grounds Of the Normal
School and see the beautiful lawns and
flowers beds. Mr.. Housed the
supertendent of the grounds, displays
good tast in his arrangement and
selection of plants. The grounds
never were as beautiful as at present.
The letters Of Colius 1850 State
Normal School 1899 which are upon
the mound fronting Main street are
especially attractive.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19
The skunk farm now has about Soc

The skunk farm now has about 500
of these "varmits" in a IS acre encio-
sure. BY next year it is proposed BY
Mr.. Luther Michaels, the superlntend-
ent of the farm, to enclose at least 100
acres and give the pole cats chance
to spread out. The estimated crop
for a years is 10000, when the harvest
will be commenced.--Monroe De"'o'
crdt.
The price of the fur of a skunk IS
from 90 cents TO $I.oo. The black
variety are worth $500.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19
WORLDS FAIR NOTES.

The Worlds Fair buildings will be
dedicated on the 2Ist of October in
stead of the Iath, Congress having
passed bill to that effect. October
81 is the exact anniversary of Colum-
bus landing, allowance being made
for the correction in the calendar
made by Pope Gregory. The change
of date of dedication was made in the
interest Of chronological accuracy, and
also to oblige New York City which
will have a Columbian celebration on
October Is.
1t is announced that the Postmas.
ter-General of the United States has
decided to issue new series OF
postage stamps, with designs appro-
pirate to the commemoration OF the
discovery Of America.
New York will exhibit at the Worlds
Fair sections of all the trees which are
indigenous to the state. OF these
there are 43 species and IS varieties,
a number which is not excelled, it is
claimed, in any state in the Union.
"Marshall's gold nugget" will be ex-
hibited at the Worlds Fair by Cali
fornia, and it is safe to say that thous-
ands will consider it one Of the most
interesting Of the innumerable objects
which will be displayed at the great
Exposition. This is the identical mug
get which Marshall picked up in the
American River, Feb. I6, IS4S, when
selecting site for Suffers mill, and
which constituted the first discovery OF
gold in California. The nugget is
about the size OF a lima bean, and, on
account of its associations and the al
most incalculable wealth and develop
ment which have resulted from its
finding, is regarded as an almost
priceless treasure.
Indiana will make fine display at
the Worlds Fair of the results of
manufacturing industries growing out
of the discovery OF natural gas.
Since Indiana first began to use the
gas in 1885, it is claimed, the growth
of manufactures in the state has been
greater than in any other state in the
Union.
Prof. Putnam and his assistants,
while engaged in collecting material
for the chronological exhibit at the
Worlds Fair, have made a very i'm
portant archaeological discovery near
Fort Ancient, Ohio. 1t is that of a
serpent mound 1900 feet long and
ABOUT 10 feet thick. This is by tar
the largest known serpent" construct
ed by the mound-builders of prchis.
toric times, and is regarded as one Of
the most notable of American anti
auitles. The mound builders works
there had been recognized before, but
it was not known that they constituted
a hugh "serpent." Many valuable
relics are expected by Prof. Putnam
from the excavations now being made.
The old whaling bark "Prosress," j"
with its extensive museum OF marine
curios and relics of whaling voyages,
is now in the harbor at Chicago, and
is being visited by hundreds Of people.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19
BsyOnets and Ballots.

What gloom would confront as should
the Republican force bill ever become
lawi There would be no more liberty
in this land Of the free and home Of the
brave. Bayonets at every ballot box
would count the vote as the federal gov
ernment dictated. All power would be
centralized in the general government
and more than monarchy established.
This could only be reached by division
of the white people Of the south.-An-
niston (Ala.) Hot Blast.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19

Mrs. Dehart, commonly known as
Saturday." was again arrested Tues
day evening. She entered the ice
cream parlor Of Casper Kressler and
after ordering a plate Of ice cream be
gan to dance and use obscene Ian
guage. Mr.. Kressler's business was
much interfered with and no ore at
tempted to put her out. Policeman
Chromis came along and took her up
the street to the lock up. All along
the street she kept up jabbering The
next morning after consultation with
Judge Ikeler she was arrested on a
warrant preferred by officer Chromis.
Mr. Chromas is placed under bail OF
twenty-five dollars for his appearance
against her in September Court.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.
whsS BABY was ack. ws gave her castosiA
whsgshs w. Child, che cried for Cassor,a,
When she became Ma shs chung 70 Cassoria,
whsashshAd CA,dssa, she gave them caAossA.
To Restore the Drowned.

For NJ. Laborde is claimed the in
vention of new method of restoring
to life persons who seem to have died
from drowning. His plan is to agitate
the tongue by seizing his hold of it at
the root and giving it a series Of jerks.
This produces the action of breathing
more perfectly than any other method,
and the stimulation of it produces
breathing itself. He likewise rubs the
chest with towels soaked in hot water,
almost scalding hot.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19
workingmen VIII Vote Against L,

WOrkingmen VIII Vote AGainst Il
Memory cannot be destroyed by pro-
lection monopolists. The right TO use
the ballot cannot be taken away. The
men who are now in the position Of the
under dog will not forget, they will vote
intelligently. Who can doubt that they
will vote against system which favors
capitalistic combinations and upholds
their efforts to crush the organizations
formed by laboring men for the protec-
ton Of themselves and their familiesa-
Buffalo Enquirer.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19

The fourth annual re, union Of the
Hess family will be held at Oak
Grove, Thursday, August IS. A cor
dial invitation is extended to all to be
present. Friends can reach Blooms
burg via Pennsylvania R. R., Phila.
x Reading X. X, ID. l.. & W. r. r.
or Bloomsburg & Sullivan. 1t Is ex-
pected that large delegation will be
present from Lancaster county, Dau-
phin county and Philadelphia. A re-
ception committee will meet friends
at the depot.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19

James Fullmer Of Muncy, agent for
the Wire Buckle Suspender Co., of
Williamsport was in town Tuesday.
He is an ardent democrat, and bears
the distinction of being the first Penn
sylvanian to be removed by Harrison.
He was Superintendent of Const'uc-
ton of Public buildings at Williams
port and was removed March 10th, six
days after the Inauguration.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19
During the heavy rain. fall last Thur.

During the heavy rainfall last Thurs
day afternoon a large quantity OF dirt
and stone was washed down upon
the railroad track Of the ID /. 4 w.
road along the narrows between Ru,,
pert and Catawissa. Peter Erwin and
Henry Shane who were driving along
the road discovered the distractions
and seeing an approaching passenger
train tagged it, and thus prevented
what might have been a terrible ac-
cident.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19

Mrs. Brugler who had charge of the
boarding tent at Mountain Grove
Camp meeting gave general satisfac-
ton. The officers at the close Of the
meeting, gave vote of thanks and
requested that she take charge Of the
boarding tent at subsequent meetings.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19

Samuel F. Keller, sheriff of Dauph-
in county, was killed on Tuesday by
falling from train OF cars at Conewa-
60. He was for many years con-
ductor on tine Pennsylvania railroad,
and was we'll known.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19

Will you contribute to the Western
Campaign fund.- If SO, send in your
name and amount and we will prompt
ly forward. All subscriptions ought
to be forwarded within ten days.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19

Harvey Long who is now residing
at Fresno county, California, sent in a
box Of sun dried fruit that he raised
and cured himself. They are on ex-
hibition at J. ID. Armstrong; grocery
and consist of raisins, figs, prunes,
peaches, apricots, and nectarines.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19
How Il VIII Soon He.

Within few more years the Repub-
licans will have succeeded in weakening
the people until they are unable to offer
any resistance to the tariff robbers. The
average pauper voter will turn both
pockets inside out and take off his hat in
meek humility when he is permitted to
vote.-Galveston News.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19

LOST. A bunch Of keys were lost
on or about August sth in the vicinity
of Athletic Park. The finder will be
rewarded by returning them to this
Office.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19

Mr.. f. B. Brewer has about COM
pleted another dwelling house along
the Light Street road. He has
foundation laid for two more, and
room for three additional ones. His
village should be named Brower's
addition.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19

The County Commissioners have
received the new ballo: boxes and will
soon receive the voting booths. The
cost for Columbia County will be
$3.50. If the secret ballot shall
meet the purposes for which the law
is passed, the expense will be consid-
cred very light thing.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19

The remains OF Mrs. David Winner
were brought to Bloomsbury Saturday
evening and inferred in Rosemont
Cemetery Sunday afternoon. Her age
was 53 years, and she leaves hus'
band alone to survive her. She was a
sister to VIM. f. and d. X. Coffman.
For the past year she has been resi-
dent of Parsons, Luzerne county.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19

The attendance at the Evangelical
Camp-meeting at Waller which closed
Wednesday evening of last week, was
so great and so much interest shown
that they have concluded to lease the
grounds for term Of ten years and
expect soon to erect permanent tents.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19

One of the most handsome win
dows in town is that Of J. G. Wells,
jeweler and optician. He has just re-
ceived fine lot of silverware, fine
cut glass and decorated china, all of
the latest designs.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19
A "Cheap" Chairman.

There may be something in the cheap
meanness of Chairman Carter's career as
a book agent which will be offensive to
President Harrison, but the chances are
that the president will hold his nose
with one hand and his chairman with
the other.--Laramie lWy.l Boomerang.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19

Rev. S. S. Miller Of St. Peters,
burg will preach in the Reformed
Church Sunday morning and evening,
every body invited, seats are free.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19
S@ TO THE PUBLIC.

B. w. Jury, practical builder of
many years experience, has located in
Bloomsburg, and is now ready to make
estimates and take contracts for the
erection of buildings either large or
small. Office in Columbian Building,
3rd floor, in S. Neyhard's room.
S-2o-3m.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19

The apple crop this year promises
to be large in many sections. The
fruit has less worms, and are smoother
and Of larger growth than usual.
Cider will he plentiful.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19

A moonlight dance was held a Oak
Grove last Friday evening. The mu-
sic was furnished by Chas. p. Elwell's
orchestra The refreshments were
served by Mrs. Phillips.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19

The game Of base ball last Satur-
day between the Humboldt and
Bloomsburg clubs resulted in a defeat
for the Bloomsburg club bya score of
II to I6.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19

The Lutheran Sunday School pic
mic at Millville Grove on Tuesday was
a great success. There were eight
we'll filled cars. The grove was found
in good condition and the Millville
people very entertaining. The cxcur-
sion returned at 7 o'clock without a
single delay and no accident.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19

J.. G.. Wells is giving his whole
attention to his jewelry business this
week in the absence Of Mr. Walton,
his journeyman jcweler, who is taking
a weeks visit in Philadelphia.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19

Mrs. Stohner has just returned from
Phila. with the latest novelty in Sum-
mer Millinery.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19

To THE EDITORS PLEASE inform your read
ers that have positive remedy for the thous-
and and one Ills which arise from derangod 70.
male organs, shall be glad to send two bot
send their Express and p. o. address. Yours
respectfully, DR.. W. B. MARCHISI, 30 GBNIss11
ST.. UTICA, MY.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19

Mrs. Burns, formerly matron at the
Normal School has leased the new
dwelling house Of w. c. Richart on
Third street.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19

The excursion to Lake Side Park
East Mahanoy Junction Saturday las
was we'll attended, although not a
large as last year.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19
Bucklln's Arnica Salve.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter,
chapped hands, chilblains corns, and all
skin eruptions, and positively cures piies
or no pay required. 1t Is guaranteed to give
pesect satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price IS cents per box. For Sale by c. A.
Klein.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19

No old goods. all new styles.
When We secure bargain our custo-
mers have the benefit.
See our large hats for children, only
IS ts., at Stohner's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19

For Wall Paper and Window
Shades 60 to Mercer's Drug and Book
Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19

Scrofula cannot resist the purifying
powers Of Ayers Sarsaparilla. Sold
by druggists.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19

Don't fail to call at ]. A. Hess, and
examine his fine line of shoes for sum-
mer wear, Oxford Ties, etc, before
purchasing elsewhere.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19

The following letters are held at the
Bloomsburg, Pa, post Office and viii
be sent to the dead letter Office Aug
ust 80, 1892.
J. d. Duether, Mr.. Robert ]. Duffy,
Mr.. VIM. J. A. Hartzell, Mr.. James
Hopwell, Miss Anna Hutchings
Mrs. Lizzie Metler, Mr.. F. R. Pierce,
Mrs. Amelia Sinton.
Persons calling for these letters will
please say they were advertised Aug
ust I6, 1899. One cent will be charg-
ed on each letter advertised.
A. B. CATHCART, P. M.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-08-19

A nobby line Of summer shirts at
Lowenberg's.