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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10
Electric Light Little Uncertain.

There is one thing certain about
electric lights and that is when all is
correct and right they are very very
light, and when anything is wrong the
blacklist kind of darkness prevails all
over. We have thus seen light and
darkness suddenly relieve each other
in Bloomsbury. Without regard to
time or occasion the light goes out,
making it all the darker because of
its brllliancy when the full electric
current is on. We have seen church
proceedings and worship suddenly
interfered with, upon the one hand,
and ice cream parlors filled with
jovial beaux and bellies also suddenly
left in the blacklist kind of darkness.
Nor is this sudden passing from light
unto darkness peculiar to Bloomsbury
or her electric light plant, for we hear
more or less complaint of it all over
the country. Just recently Camden
city, New Jersey, was left in total
darkness because of the breaking of
the eccentric rod of her electric light
engine. There are occasions when it
is hardly safe to have the light go out
on you, and there is never occasion
when such passing from light into
darkness is first-class recommend
alton to any electric light company.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10
Scientific Research.

Much Of the spare time OF the
scientific and theological scholar of
old, the middle ages, was spent we
are told in discussing how many souls
Of angels could sit with comfort upon
the point Of a needle at once. And
other like questions concerning angelic
nature and habit were constantly be.
fore them. The world at large didn't
have public schools in the middle
ages, and learning was largely confined
to theologians and they let the burden
OF their inquiries and scientific research
reach out among the angels. They
elaborated at length system of
reasoning which was perhaps as salts
factory to themselves as is the system
now adopted by our scientific earth
quakes and rain.maker. The only
trouble with scientific reasoning of
old was its cloudiness and uncertainty.
Their system Of scientific reasoning is
said to have had but one flaw. That
is there was absolutely nothing in it
but words. From the middle ages to
the present posterity has been some
what similarly afflicted, and yet hore-
full of light that may possibly prove
and justify. Under our different con-
ditions the scientific reasoner is more
docile than the dogmatic, arrogant
and intolerant theologian of old,
whose positive words were always
selected for length and sound. There
is no doubt, however, that the impress
of their methods affects logical reason
ing to this day. The longer and hard
er to understand the words were the
better they suited the scholastic theo-
logians OF old. The world laughs at
them now and wonders what could
have possessed them to spend so much
time over foolishness.
Just SO the world of a century to
come will laugh at the so-called wis
dom of our scientific writers of today
and wonder what kind of creatures
they were to waste all their lives over
long words and proftless theories and
discussions. About two-thirds of the
alleged scientific writing of to- day is
as worthless as the lucubrations of
the old schoolmen referred to, and
for exactly the same reason, namely,
because there is nothing reliable in it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10

The tickets for the Democratic
delegate election to be held Saturday
August nth have the names of three
candidates for representative and as
there are two to be nominated the
voter will mark off one name. As
Mr. Fritz, who is running for his
second successive term, has no oppo-
sition from the north side and accord
ing to the old Democratic custom
each person should vote for Mr.. Fritz
from the north side and mark off one
of the two names from the south side.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10
DELEGATE ELECTION AND COUNTY
CONVENTION GALL.

The Democratic voters of Colum-
bia county will meet at the several
places for the holding of the general
election, in their respective districts,
on Saturday, August nth, 1894, be-
tween the hours of 3 and 7 o'clock
P. m, and elect delegates to the
county Convention and vote instruc-
tions for the persons to be nominated
subject to the rules of the Democratic
party Of this county The delegates
elected will meet at The Court House
in Bloomsbury, Pa, on Tuesday,
August 18th, at II o'clock a. M, and
place in nomination the following
One person for Member of Congress
for the 18th district of Penn'a, one
person for State Senator for the 24th
district of Penn'a, two persons for
Member of House Of Representatives
OF Penn'a, one person for Sheriff of
Columbia county, one person for Jury
Commissioner of Columbia county
and transact such other business as
may properly come before the Con
vention. The delegates this year are
apportioned as follows, from last
Presidential vote, 1892:
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10
Slave-Making Ants.

This title exempli6es the expression
"there are exceptions to all rules
When we hear the admonition, "go
to the ant, thou sluggard," certainly
NO reference can be made to the
lazy slave-making ant ; for they are,
indeed such first class slugeards as to
actually starve rather than feed them
selves. There are of course the pro-
verbally industrious species of ants
to whom the sluggard may we'll 60
to learn a lesson in persevering in
dustry, the species to which the pro.
verb applies. But the very fact that
there are slave ants proves that there
are drones or luxuriating and lazy
ants also-too lazy in fact to live
without being fed and cared for by
their slaves. If colony of slave
making ants is changing the nest "a
matter entirely left to the slaves)
they carry their mistresses to their
new home. There is species of slave
making ants so utterly dependent on
their slaves, that even if provided with
food they will die Of hunger unless
there are slaves to put it in their
mouths for them.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10
Divinity Of Savings Banks and Life In
surance Companies.

We don't know how much or little
DR.. Talmage got for it from the Life
Insurance Company, but he says in
their favor: 81 cannot imagine any
more unfair or meaner thing than for
man to get his sins pardoned at the
last minute, and then 60 to heaven
and live in a mansion, and 60 riding
about in a golden chariot over the
golden streets, while his wife and
children, whom he might have provid.
ed for, are begging for cod victuals at
the basement door of an earthly city.
1t seems to me there ought to be
a poor house somewhere on the out
skirts of heaven, where those guilty of
such improvidence should be kept for
awhile on thin soup and gristle, in
stead OF sitting down at the Kings
banquet. 1t Is said that the church is
a divine institution, and I believe it.
Just as certainly are the savings banks
and the life insurance companies di.
vine institutions"
Now, we don't know how much of
such writing as this the eminent di-
vine is doing, nor how much he gets
for 1t, but if he can't make his church
a somewhat diviner institution than
our bursting savings banks and insur-
ance companies we are not surprised
that the fiery elements reach down
from heaven and lick them off of the
face Of the earth once in awhile.
According to our notion there are
far too many millions lost by the poor
annually, through the savings bank by
those trying to guard against financial
distress to fully establish its divine
nature. Our individual experience is
that the savings bank is only a bless.
ing to any community when the de-
positor can get out all he puts in.
When he can't Go this Its divine nature
is too much clouded to warrant its
being fully sanctifed. Perhaps broth
er Talmage's experience and observa-
tons with savings banks and insur-
ance companies have been more
pleasing to reflect upon than ours, and
hence their divine nature in his eyes.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10
Heart Disease Relieved in 80 Minutes.

DIR. Agnew's Cure for the Heart
gives perfect relief in all cases of Or,
ganic or Sympathetic Heart Disease
in 80 minutes, and speedily effects a
cure. 1t is peerless remedy for Pal.
pitation, Shortness Of Breath, Smoth.
ering Spells, Pain in Left Side and all
symptoms of a Diseased Heart. One
dose convinces. Sold by w. S. Rish-
ton. 6-I5-Iy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10
Fashionable Livery.

The well known horseman has
opened fashionable livery in connec-
ton with his boarding stable at the
Exchange Hotel Stables, where fine
turnouts can be obtained, single or
double. He has we'll broken and safe
saddle and driving horses for ladies',
all at reasonable rates. Orders left
at the Exchange Hotel will receive
prompt attention. Drivers furnished
when desired.
tt w. A. HARTzELL, Proprietor
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10
UNION SERVICES.

At the regular meeting of Pastors
Union the following schedule for Sab
bath evening union services to be car
ried out during the month Of August
was adopted
August IL, Presbyterian Church,
Rev. c. II. Brandt, Evangelical, Rev.
G.. +. Weeks.
August 10, Lutheran Church, Rev.
c. II. Brandt, Reformed Church, Rev.
1. Nj. Patterson.
August ao, Presbyterian Church,
Rev. P. A. Heilman, Baptist Church,
Kew. J. Womeldorf.
The public wifi please take notice
Of these services and be governed &C.
cordlngly. They are open 10 everybody
and all are cordially invited.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10
Reduced Rates via Pennsylvania Rail
road for Mount Gretna Farmers En-
campment.

From August aoth to asth, inclusive,
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
will sell, for the above occasion, round
trip tickets to Mount Gretna and re-
turn at rate of one fare for the
round trip, from principal stations be-
tween East Liberty and Bryn Mawr,
on the Northern Central Railway
north Of and including Lutherville,
and on the Philadelphia and Erie
Railroad Division. These tickets will
be valid for return passage until Aug.
ust 25th, inclusive. S-Io.at.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10

The handsome buildings of Peacock
and Meyer on corner Of Main and
Market streets are already making
quite a display. The architectural
design is well adapted to the prominent
location. Another weeks work on
these buildings will bring out to full
view about as fine corner as can be
found anywhere in Bloomsbury.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10

Ladies and gentlemen, why do you
suffer with Corns or Bunions on your
feet when you can be relieved by using
the world renowned Corn Easea Il
contains no poison and gives no pain,
For sale by ]. B. Russell at Glascc
Cameron's tonsorial Parlors. If moi
satisfied with the result, money refund.
ed. 6-Is.,m.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10

For the first time in the history of
the State Indiana is now feeding
wheat to their hogs and selling their
corn. The cause may be found in
the fact that wheat brings 4s cents a
bushel there while corn runs from az
to Al cents bushel. The farmer that
can pull through without either feed
ing his wheat to hogs or selling it at
that price will be apt to get more for
it in the future.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10

No lady's collection of souven
spoons is regarded as complete unless
1t contains one with the bust of Susan
B. Anthony on the handle and the
watchword of her cause, Political
Equality" In view of the present
effort being made for woman's suffrage,
somebody quotes Longfellow in his
"Spanish Student"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10

A strange malady among sheep is
reported to prevail at West Grove, Pa,
A peculiar species of worm enters the
train somehow, presumably through
the nose while they are grazing, and
eating it as they go, the brainless
sheep soon expire. No less than forty
choice animals have thus expired there
within few weeks.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10

T. F. Anthony, Ex-Postmaster of
Promise City, Iowa, says: 81 bought
one bottle of Mystic Cure for Rheu-
matism and two doses of it did me
more good tina, any medicine I ever
took Sold by C. A. Klein, Drug
gist, Bloomsburg. 11.Io.Sm.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10

Mr.. Buckaew has been making
personal canvass in Sullivan county,
and the indications are that he will be
given the conferees of that county by
a strong vote. His opponent is p.
Connors, manager of the coal COM
pany's store at Bernice.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10

Clark Hagenbuch, of Bloomsburg,
is no doubt a frst-class marksman
AT recent shooting match he again
walked off with medal. At live-bird
shooting, however, Mr.. Yocum Sc.
cured the medal.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10

Demand for business places in the
centre Of the town has induced inquiry
as to the possibility of procuring a
part or the whole of Col. Freezes
property on Centre street, for a busi-
ness block.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10

One word describes it" perfec-
tion." We refer to. DeWitts Witch
Hazel Salve; cures obstinate sores,
burns, skin diseases and is a we'll
known cure for piles.-W. S. Rishton,
Druggist. If.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10

The Reformed Sunday School have
an excursion to Central on the 18th
instant. Tickets, so cents, are for
sale at States bookstore.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10

Rev. William Goodrich will preach
next Sunday Aug. Il as follows Zion,
at 1880 A. M. st. James at a:I5 2.
NJ, and Orangeville, at 7:4s P. M.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10

Pull down the blinds and give the
flies a small aperture at the top of the
screen and they will so out, says G.
p. Yale in the Scientific American.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10

The Epworth League of the NJ. f.
church of Espy, will hold grand fes.
tival on Saturday, August II. All
are invited.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10

There will be an entertainment in
the Zion Church Saturday evening
Aug. nth. Admission 10 cts. child
rem under "a free.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10

Notwithstanding the fact that many
people enjoy the GOODNESS Of Oak
Grove these hot summer days, it is
utterly neglected by the town authori-
ties, and everything is going to des.
truction. The swings are broken and
the buildings are falling down.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10

Thos. Corey is pushing the build
ing at the Third street school, and will
have it completed by the time speci-
fed in the contract.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10
BICYCLES FOR BENT.

Bicycles Of every description for
rent by the day or hour. Prices mod
crate, at
MEARs' BICYCLE LIVERY,
Fifth Street
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children. she gave them Castoris
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10

J. R. Townsend is the leading Mer-
chant Tailor of Columbia county.
See his advertisement on fourth
page. If.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10

No Gripping, no Nausea, no Pain,
when DeWitts Little Early Risers are
taken. Small Pill. Safe Pill. Best Pill.
w. S. Rishton, Druggist. If.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10
Highest Of all in Leavenng Power-Latest U Report
Rl'>a::'!:!!! "a! BskiHs Bt,sds'!
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

The Normal School buildings are
being touched up with paint by p. K.
Vannatta.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10

All the talk in the world will not
convince you SO quickly as one trial OF
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for Scalds.
Burns, Bruises, Skin Affections and
Piles.-W. S. Rishton, Druggist. If.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10

B. W. Jury has the contract for the
erection Of DR.. Bierman's house on
Fourth Street.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10

In places where vote for President
is not stated, the district has been
created since the election of 1892,
and under the rule that each district
is entitled to at least two delegates,
such districts are allowed that num-
Der.
]. II. MERCER,
FREEZE QUICK, Chairman.
Secretary.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10

A pension has been granted to the
minor child of Joseph May, deceased,
of this town.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10

A satisfied customer is permanent
one. That's why we recommend De-
Wits Little Early Risers. They cure
Constipation, Indigestion and Bilious
ness.-W. S. Rishton, Druggist. If.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10
Boarding

And furnished rooms to rent on Main
street. Steam, gas, hot and cold wa.
ter and bath. Apply to Mrs. M. M.
Phillips, at Phillips Cafe. If
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10

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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1894-12-13
A Historic Stone

AT the foot of Ward Is heroic statue
of Washington, on the high steps of
the subtreasury building, says a
New York contemporary, is broad
piece of stone carefully covered with
wire grating. 1t is SO placed that
should tho image of the Father of
His Country como to life and step
down from his lofty pedestal he
would stand on tho same spot where
occurred the browning triumph of
his career. Through the protecting
grating can be read the following
dim inscription: Standing on this
stone i'll the balcony of Federal hall,
April 80, 1899, George Washington
took the oath as the first president
of the United States of America. "
When old Federal hall was demolish-
ed, the sacred stone was carefully
preserved, and it now occupies as
nearly as possible the same position
as before. Very few people have
ever noticed it on the high base of
the statue, where it is tittingly placed
as one of the relics of the nation S
birth.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1894-12-13
aid.

The Bulgarians are not, admit,
an engaging or particularly attract
i've people. They have no literature,
no artistic tastes, no great i-itellec-
tual culture and no dramatic quail
ties. They are simply race of peas
ants, with all peasants meannesses
and prejudices, but also with all a
PEASANTS virtues of industry and
frugality. remember many years
ago, when travelling in the western
states of America, that as we cross.
ed the prairies of Illinois in the train
there was an old Irish woman seated
in the corner of the car / occupied.
Somebody in the car made a dis.
paraging remark about the dreary
monotony of the endless plains over
which we were passing. The old wo.
man seemed to take the comment as
an insult to the country, and point.
ing to the homesteads rising out of
the prairie remarked rather to her
self than to anybody else: Sure,
and it is n blessed country. l think
God made it for the poor" And az
Travelled through Bulgaria the mem
Dry of this incident often came back
to my mind, and 1 thought that
this, too, was a blessed country,
made by God for the peasant.-"A
Peasant State" by Edward Dicey.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1894-12-13
Tax Collectors Notice.

I will be at the following places on the dates
mentioned for the purpose of collecting State and
County Tax for the year 1894:
Howell's-October 8, morn; October 10, morn;
November s, morning.
Coxes- October s, evening; October 10, evening;
November 8, evening.
Austell-October 9, morning; October 20; Nov. 8.
Powder Sprin gs-Oct. 9, eve; Oct %; Nov, 10.
Oregon-October 10, morning; October 49, morn
ing; November II, morning.
Red Rock-October 10, evening; October 49, eve
ming; November II, evening.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. II, &c ana %; October "a;
November and 18th.
Smyrna-October II, morning; October 25, morn
ing; November IA, morning
Lemons-October IL, evening; October 25 eve
ming; November IA, evening
Merritts-October Is, morning; Oct. 90 morning;
November Is, morning.
Roswell-OctOber 10; October 80; November 16.
Post Oak-0ctober 16, morning. Oct 81, morn
ing; November / :, morning.
Gritter-October 16, evening" October 81, eve
ming; November II.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS II; November /; Nov. %.
Big Shanty-October rs, morning; November 2;
November 30, morning.
q / will also be in Marietta all other days until
the 18th of December. The books will then close.
l hope all will meet me promptly and pay their
tax and save cost. J. V. STANBACK,
Tax Collector Cobb County, Georgia.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1894-12-13
THE HAPPY CROWS.
They Are as Cunning as They Are Con
tented-Crow Conventions

After the duties Of incubation are
passed the crows lead an industrious
and happy life with their young,
teaching the brood how to find food
| for themselves and % avoid the dan
gers they are liable to encounter
from the manifold traps set by the
careful farmer or the hunter with
his gun on his shoulder. It's said
this sagacious bird smells powder.
His sharpness and cunning in avoid
ance of it would make one almost be-
lieve so. The young are taught early
to steer clear of all men with sticks
in hand roaming at large through
the woods, while the loud, urgent
Cav, cav, cav" the old crows
danger signal, is familiar to every
body. AS the evenings become cool
the parent birds, with their charges.
now as large as themselves, join
with others of their sort until all the
crows that inhabit radius of 20
miles or so are banded together. For
month more they pick up their
living as one large family, seen
everywhere in flocks.
Sooner or later Jack Frost arrives.
This is the signal the crows seem to
have waited for, as the morning aft
er the ground shows white these
sable marauders choose an open spot.
Generally, if near tide water, a
marsh is preferred Throwing out
two or more sentinels, like the good
generals they are, they begin a regu-
lar conference meeting. The ground
from 20 to 200 feet, according to the
size of the flock, is black with them.
An irregular ring is formed, and a
speaker or rather several speakers
hold forth, much to the edification
of the rest
The assembly is thoroughly noisy,
and their loud cawing at such times
is audible half mile away. The
gathering Is continued generally, if
not disturbed, at the Same place for
several days, gaining in intensity,
like a protracted camp meeting of
the Methodists, as though they real
lied the Importance of coming to q
speedy decision. Presently the in
terested countryman or naturalist,
who has been silent observer at a
distance of this bird powwow, wakes
up some morning to find thin film
of ice has formed in wet places over
the landscape, He then glances
down to the distant meadow or
marsh just to see how the crows like
it. To his surprise, there is none
there. Their meeting ground is va
can't and not SO much as feather is
in sight. They are off.-Boston Her
aid.