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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12
OLD ARMS FOR SALE.
Your Uncle Sam Runs a Bargain Counter
of HIS Own.


of His Own.
Scarcely n week passes that some
Grand Army post does not apply
through member OF Congress-. or
s1irect, TO the war department for two
or four condemned cannon to be used
In decorating the base OF soldiers
monument or adorning some corner In
cemetery. Ar these requests have
to be refused, because there u no au-
rhorlty In law for the disposal Of old
ordnance, and even when special acts
are passed the department is unable
to comply with their terms for the
reason that there are no old cannon to
be donated. The soldiers monuments
IN Gettysburg and other military parks
and cemeteries exhausted the supply
Of cannon long ago and the artillery
arm of the military service is not &C.
tive enough nowadays to Increase the
supply Of condemned ordnance.
But while the war department Is
short" on ordnance OF the heavy va
riety It is -lOng" on stores of the
smaller variety. Sometimes a post OF
the Grand Army Of the Republic con-
cludes to decorate their headquarters
with bayonets and other reminders OF
the old days. Then when applications
for such supplies are sent TO the de-
partment the senders are supplied with
q list of ordnance stores for sale at
New York arsenal, Governors Island"
The list embraces carb!nes, rides,
muskets, scabbards, pistols, revolvers,
bayonet scnbbards and numerous other
articles Of like character. The list
gives the condition of the goods OF
which the government is willing to dis
pose, together with list OF prices.
If anyone In the United States de-
sires to fit out an army with old-hine
rifles and sabers he can be supplied at
q very low cost. Or II he wants to
give his library a military aspect, he
can accomplish his desire for song.
The highest price asked for any article
in the lot is $7.75 for Spencer breech-
loading rifle with Stabler attachments.
One of Merrill's breech-loaders N sec
ond-class condition can be had for
seventy-tive cents. There are about
10000 rifles, carbiues and muskets Of
fered for sale at prices ranging from
seventy-five cents to S1.75, and In all
conditions from "6rst-class" to "un-
serviceable,r and 5000 sabres are to
be had, from twenty-five cents TO 81.
Nine different kinds OF pistols and re-
volvers are 10 be had at bargain
prices" Two dollars wiil buy the best
in the lot, while star navy, self
cooking" may be secured for fifty
cents.
This is the governments bargain
sale. Purchasers can have as many
or as few as they desire. The prices
are strictly cash, no discount for guam
titles and no favors shown. II you
want an arsenal now is your time
Rochester Post.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12
~What Country"

Comedian William f. Hoey has just
encountered a distinctly ingenious
BritiSher. The comedian formed his
acquaintance during the Lucania's last
income voyage, and the two breakfast
ed together.
Il guess I'll run out to see Harry
after breakfast said the guest.
"Harryg' queried the comedian,
softly.
YES, my brother" explained the
Englishman. "I've two here. Harry
lives in San Francisco and Charlie in
Chicago"
"But you'll be back for dinnerw
facetiously quizzed Hoey.
The Britisher took him seriously.
"Sure. for dinner, IL not for lunch" "
he answered And. accompanied by
the actor, now thoroughly alive to the
humor of the incident, he found HIM
self few minutes later in the Enc OF
ticket buyers in the Grand Central
depot.
"An excursion ticket to San Francis
60, stopping at Chicago on return" he
ordered.
The ticket agent put about a quar-
ter of a mile of pasteboam under his
stamp, pounding it for minute or
more, thrust 1t before the explorer and
expectantly awaited payment.
"When does the train goT asked the
Englishman.
"In ten minutes" was the answer.
"How much is it?"
"One hundred and thirty-eight dol
lars and fifty cents"
''Whaty' the Englishman gasped.
How far is it2'
''TNhfee Thousand miles"
"Old Hoss' was right behind to
catch the falling form, and, as he
guided the half-fainting lInglishman
back to the cab, whore he snuggled
helpessly in a corner, the single cX-
clamation escaped: "What a coun-
tryv'-New York Times.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12
The Political Alignment for Battle.

The candidates being now about
all placed in the field the sovereign
power is respectfully, very respect
fully requested to look them over
and size them up phrenologically,
historically and politically. While with
some voters the man himself will win
or lose the vote, just as his personal
appearance happens to suit with Others
the principles of the party he repre-
sents will determine it. 1t is of course
impossible for the voter to have per-
soral acquaintance or positive know.
ledge of all the candidates to be voted
for therefore party affiliations carries
many scamp into Office who ought
never to get their.
1t is said that Democrats have been
more prompt than the Republicans
thus far in attending to the requisite
formalities OF the law as regards the
filing of certificates Of nomination,
&C., but it will not do to suppose the
Republicans will not attend to these
little formalities and not get there in
time nor that they will moi make a
hot and anxious effort to regain their
lost prestige with the people. Every
thing known to politicians, aspiring
statesmen and capitalists will be re.
sorted TO, of course, and every alluring
promise will be held out for votes as
usual, and with possibly the same old
Misrepresentation after they are once
elected. Before election they are apt
to affect the statesmen proper by
uttering sweet words of endearment
to and in behalf of the masses, who,
after election, are so cunningly bled
by discriminating laws drawn in favor
of the highly protected and carefully
fostered classes. "Twas ever thus
since childhood's hour" or at least
since we began to note the drift and
trend of theevarious acts Of Congress.
The masses of course claim the right
to seek good and economical govern.
ment, while the classes, being more
particular, claim the right to seek all
they can get from either party. If the
masses are sometimes (aye frequently
disappointed after election the classes
seldom are; for it is fact now pretty
we'll established in this country that
money makes the mare co." and
that it is still the root of more or less
evil in our halls of legislation. This is
very true and without regard to which
party is in power it Is too true. When
the voter knows a clean handed pub
lie servant he can easily prove his
patriotism by voting for him. Though
we admit them to be scarce, we are
not yet prepared to say that none
such can be found in either party to-
day. We shall not say So. With the
writer hereof honesty of purpose on
the part of public official is the
very first consideration. Mere elo-
quence OF words is secondary.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12
THE SUMNER GIRL.
She Likes Loves Drurmur Wen Enough but
Sometimes Prefers Cuisines" Talk.

She Likes Loves Murmur Well Enough but
sometimes Prefers Cuisines" Talk.
The girl in the fluffy China silk was
holding converse with the older girl in
White duck suit with a blue vest and
a jaunty little standing collar, on the
piazza of the summer hotel.
Men in summer time, I think" re-
marked the white duck sententiously.
''are just horrid."
Gracious" exclaimed fluffy, II
think they are just too lovely for any
thing"
well, DON'T and they make me
tired"
"oh, don't see how you can say
that"
ITS very easy to say It when you
feel It,"
But how very, very funny that you
should feel so"
81 don't think II III so very. very
funny.
''No, but d Is very funny"
"Just the same they weary mo to
death
"Why, what do they DOR
"Oh, nothing; they can't talk any.
thing else but love"
Don't you hike them for thatg"
"Of course don't"
''Oh, how you do talk. Why, think
that is perfectly lovely Why. what
do you want them TO talkr'
Business. Detroit Free Press.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12
Skin Grating May Save Life.

Fred Griffith, 10 years old, Of For.
est street, Philadelphia, is the subject
of difficult surgical operation in the
replacing of between ninety and Ioo
square inches of cuticle.
Like hundreds of other boys, Fred
was igniting fire crackers last Fourth
Of July. While taking crackers from
his trouser pocket he held a lighted
piece Of punk in his hand. The bunch
in his pocket exploded and he was
frightfully burned. For many days he
hovered between life and death. About
a month ago the burned surface reach
ed stage of granulation favorable for
skin grating, and last Thursday 100
CRAFTS were taken from the arms of
two women friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Griffith, by DR.. l.. w. Case, assisted
by DIR. Halsey, and transplanted 70
the body Of Fred.
The boys sad plight appealed to
the sympathes of number of DR..
Cases friends, and yesterday, when the
putting on of the little patches was
resumed, three men went to the boys
home. They were William f. Marcus,
of Mountain Avenue T. G. Sullivan,
of Orange Road, and H. H. Drake, of
Hillside Avenue, all members of the
Mont Clair Club, and we'll known in
society and business circles. Each
sacrificed portion of his skin. The
number of gratis made were 1870.
Between forty and fifty were furnished
by each man. DR.. Halsey cut the
gratis and DR.. Case transplanted
them.
The burned part of the child's leg
is rectangle about IA inches long
and g inches wide. DR.. Halsey esti-
mates that more than 5000 gratis will
be used for this alone. The burn on
the other leg is not SO extensive and
between 1000 and 1000 gratis may
cover it. The process Of grating will
be performed about twice week. 1t
will be more than six months before
it will be completed
The story of the heroism with which
the young sufferer undergoes the daily
dressing, made know by DR.. Case, has
won for the child friends by the score,
and volunteers are found in plenty
who consent to part with some Of
their skin and place themselves at DR..
Cases service. DR.. Case and DR..
Halsey are untiring in their attentions
to the boy. As the child's parents are
not well-to do, the work of the ply.
sicians has been without pecuniary
reward.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12
Sounds siangv, But IL Not.

School teachers, especially those OF
the feminine gender, are absolutely
averse to anything partaklng Of the
nature of slang. One of these teach
ers recently took part in discussion
az to whether or not kid" as applied
to a child, could be placed In the slang
category. The gentleman using the
term stood his ground and held II was
not slang and was not 80 classed by
the authorities on philology. The
teacher opposed this argument, and
sent for dictionary. Her surprise to
find herself In the wrong was rather
ludLcrous, but she insisted that the
term, with this application. showed
lack Of respect for both the child and
Its parents.-Philadelph Call
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12
The Unhappy Part ofa Jockeys Life.


On the floor of the hottest room In
an uptown Russian bath recently a
small man lay doubled up bemoaninI
his fate. Once in a while he would
squirm over ON his back or turn fiat
on his face and drum n tatto on the
floor with his fingers, while ne went
on with his inarticulate protestations-
He was a mere bag Of skin and bones
with few sharply defined muscles in
his arms and upper legs. In one hand
he had a small, polished wooden stick
about the shape and size Of an ord.n-
airy foot rule. This he rubbed over his
back, shoulders and legs and wherever
there was any flesh covering the bones.
1t was what might be called "the re-
verse picture of a Jockeys life" The
man was Il famous jockey, and the
contrast between his reception at the
grand stand when he comes In on the
back of a winning horse, cheered by
thousands of race-goers. and his posi-
ton squirmlng about Oh the floor of
the hot room, trying to reduce his
weight another pound or two before
his race in the afternoon, was very
strong. The natural weight of this
particular jockey is about 126 pounds
and he was entered to ride at lOS
pounds. He'd been In the hot room
two hours without taking drink Of
any kind. Finally he decided that he
could not stand II any longer, and sent
out for some sherry and ice. This he
took with the air Of man who was
consumed by thirst and then settled
back on the floor again, and remarked
that that drink would put quarter
Of a pound of weight on him within
five minutes.-New York Sun.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12
A Possible Excuse.

"It's strange" exclaimed the irrit.
able man, ''that can't get what or
der to eat"
whats the matterr' asked his
wife.
Il ordered bMefish and the waiter
brought me black bass"
''Oh, well, wouldn't get angry. Per-
haps the poor fellow is color bknd."
Washington Evening Star.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12

For instance, Mrs. Chas. Rogers, of
Bay City, Mich, accidentally spilled
scalding water over her little boy. She
promptly applied DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve, giving instant relief. Its a
wonderful good salve for burns, bruises,
sores, and sure cure for Piles.-W.
S. Rishton, Druggist. If.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12
The Green-Byed Monster.

Two servant girls exchange conf
dence.
IT had to leave because the lady Of
the house got Jealous of the attentions
shown me by her husband
THAT wasn't my case" replied the
other; 81 had to quit because my fel-
Ter got jealous Of the way / went on
over my employer. er."-Texas Siftings.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12
A Popular Precedent.

"Tell me all" be urged
mot now," she answered, shyly.
"Y0u can begin" he suggested, "and
claim the foor a8adn tomorrow
He cited the United States Senate by
way Of preced1qt-Detvit Tribune
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12

First Parrot-Do you hear those peo-
Pile jabber! They Just say over the
same things again and again.
Second ParUt-Yes; they are prob
ably trying TO pass themselves off as
parrots.-Boston Transcript.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12
BICYCLES FOR RENT.

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, 1894-10-12
CHRISTIAN. F. KNAPP,
FIRE INSURANCE,
BLOOMSBURY, PA.

Home, of N. "; Merchants of Newarx.
N j.; Clinton, N. y; Peoples, N. "; Read
ing, Pa German American Ins. Co. Nev
York; Greenwich Insurance Co., New Yorh;
Jersey City Fire Ins. Co., Jersey City, N. +.
These old corporations are well Sc sonrd
by age, and fire tested, and have never yek
had loss settled by any court of law. Their
assets are all invested in solid securities, sxd
liable to the hazard of fire only.
Losses promptly and honestly adjusted end
paid as soon as determined, by Christian 2.
Knapp, Special Agent and Adjuster, Blooss.
burg, Pa.
The people of Columbia county should
patronize the agency where losses, il anV.
are settled and paid by one Of their own
citizens.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12
fashionable Livery.

The we'll 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 well 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.
# w. A. HARTzELL, Proprietor
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12

Headache is the direct result of In
digestion and Stomach Disorders.
Remedy these by using DeWitts Lit.
tie Early Risersand your Headache dis
appears. The favorite Little Pill every
where,-W. S. Rishton, Druggist. If,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12
ST. LOUIS MO-
unded in 1864. Paid up Capital 81, 900, 900

PENsYL, COL. Co., PA Aug. II, 1894,
Wrought Iron Range Co., st. Louis, Mo.
Home Comfort steel ranges OF your salesman,
Mr.. SPOTS, and are pleased to give our testi-
monlal for the benefit OF your company and its
employees. Have used 1t In baking bread,
which 1t did nicely in forty minutes, with four
small sticks OF wood. The oven was ready for
baking in twenty minutes from the time the
match was applied TO the wood.
We can heartily recommend 1t to all those
who are In need OF good range as being far
superior to any we have ever used.
ID. A. MUNSON,
E l.. MIINSON.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12

PENsYL, Col Co., PA, Aug. II, 1894.
Wrought Iron Range Co., st Louis, Mo.
GENTLEMEN:--Having purchased one OF your
Home Comfort ranges am pleased TO say that In
my experience or twenty years housekeeping |
find this range to be best have ever used.
II gives perfect satisfaction In every respect.
In fact would use no other.
CELIA P. SHEETS.
CATAwIssA, Pa, Aug. Is, '4.
wrought Iron Range Co., st. Louis, Mo.
GENTLEMEN This is to certify that we pul-
chased Home Comfort range OF your agent
and 1t has indeed proved itself a comfort. We
have used 1t with the utmost satisfaction for
all cooking, and for baking qualities think 1t
cannot be eXcelle6. We have told our friends
that we would not give up this range for one
hundred dollars unless we were sure we could
purchase another. 1t affords us great pleasure
In recommending 1t TO any family in need or q
1rSt-claSS range.
HENRY GOTSHALL,
MRS. HENRY GOTSIIALI
CATAwIssA, Col. Co., Pa. Aug. II, 1894.
Wrought Iron Range Co., st. Louis, Mo.
GENTLEMEN--We take pleasure ir stating
that we are well pleased with the Home Com
fort range purchased OF Mr.. SPOTS. 1t gives
entire satisfaction In all respects ; It is a good
baker, and for general cooking we can conscien-
tiously recommend IL to the public
PHILIP MANHART,
MRS. PHILLIP MANHART,
S-l0-4m. LIZZIE MANHART.
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DADGES. WE ARE PREPARED TO SHOW
ID samples OF metal, cellulod, woven and
ribbon badges for all kinds OF orders and So
cteties, and can lave them made TO order on
short notice. see samples and get prices.
Address THE COLUMBIAN. Bloomsbury, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12
SPECIAL NOTICES.

A LII KINDS OF BLANKS FOR JUSTICES
n and coNsTABLEs at the COLUMBIAN Of
nee II,
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WANTED CORRESPONDING AGENT IN
w every town, to report on parties re-
garding opening or refitting Saloons, by the
largest Saloon manufacturers In the world.
Good man can make $4,000.
ROTHCHILD'S SONS co,
73J Broadway, Y, Y.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-08-25
ASHAMED OF KANSAS.

Topeka Mail
Ashamed of Kansas? Yes. the charge is true.
Dear, cursed. pop-ridden state blush for yJu
l blush wheneer hear the righteous slur:
You have an anarchistic governor.
l am ashamed at stories of pollution.
That daily spring from each state institution,
Of senseless theories of pop creation,
And also of our Kansas delegation:
And when the world at large our sins relate,
am ashamed of the old Sunfiower state.
Ashamed of Kansas? At the great worlds fair
On Kansas Day, our hosts were gathered there.
And in procession, led by Marshall's band,
We were observed by all from every hand:
But, here and there, some curious easterner
Would ask another who and what we were,
lers:
'sWhy they are Kansas calamity howlersp p
/ hung my head at the decree of fate.
And was ashamed of the old Sunhower state.
Ashamed of Kansas? When, as have knewn,
A noted lawyer passed upon loan
Which would have brought million dollars
here
If Kansas titles were but straight and clear
And he advised his client to keep away
Because of some decision of Judge Mckay.
And said that Kansas was not safe for loaners
Where users were called paramount 70
owners
knew our Kansas faults were quoted straight
And was ashamed of the old Snnhower state.
Ashamed of Kansas? Put me down as one
Our present government has no right side
To which an honest man can point with pride
Until we have done away with populism,
And blotted out its brother, anarchism,
And quit encOurag ing the bnm in stealing.
And stop our raising men for communicating
I'll never call our sunny Kansas great,
But be ashamed of the old Sunfiower state.
4, A. ROWLEY,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-08-25

The pay of the auditor of state was
changed by the same republican made
law His salary was raised to 81, 800,
all fees to be turned into the state treas
ury. So instead OF $943.9 being saved
for the two years by the auditor, the
state has actually lost $56.08 in that
time, through this new law.
As to the bank commissioner item,
johnson, the republican bank commls-
sioner, was paid $4,000 for running the
office one year, while Mr.. BreidenIhal,
populist bank commissioner, has appro-
prlated to his use $4,000 for the year
1894 and $4,000 for the year 1895. See
Session Laws 1898, page so.
The annual appropriation for the COM
pletion of the state house has practical
" been discontinued, and if anyone can
call that a saving, all right.
The article under review claims great
savings by reason of cutting down coun-
| ty officers fees.
Fees up to four years ago of all coun-
ty officers were governed by general
statutes. Since then special acts, hav
ing effect in 35 counties of the state,
have been passed reducing certain fees
these special acts were passed in 1887;
10 in 1889; 6 in 1891 and Is IN 1898;
that is, the acts passed in those years
affected the number of counties named.
AS these special laws only affect the
counties named, as the republicans had
control of one or the other or both of
the two houses during these years, and
as majority of these special bills were
introduced by republicans, we can't see
how it is possible for anybody, but a
pop, to figure it out as pop saving of
money to the tax payer. But the tail
goes with the hide. 1t is in keeping
with the other rot to which we have re-
ferred, and is in keeping with ninety
per cent of the Literature" given out by
pop bosses to be gulped down by big
and little pops throughout the state
| That is what they have been fed on from
the beginning and they still seem to
| like it.
Here is the last item to which we shall
refer:
Amount of taxes saved by reduction of
state tax levy by populist board, 81, 324,36
No pop board or any other kind of
aboard" can increase or reduce the state
tax levy. The legislature passes the
revenue bills. Possibly our pop states
man means that the state board of
equalization lowered the taxable valua-
ton of other property to an amount
sufficient to save that sum to the tax
payers, compelling the railways, by an
increased valuation, to make it good.
Possibly he does not know what he
means.
But why explain further? AS gener-
al rule, if you see it in pop paper, it
isn't so. If you don't see it, it is true.