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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26
How the People Look at 1t.

Assault is crime whether justifi-
able or not. 1t is equally criminal
whether perpetrated by weapons, fists
or words. The assailants cannot es.
cape private, or public condemnation
whether the assaults are upon the
individual, or the individual character.
The assaults upon our county officials
by certain newspapers have a demor-
allzing effect upon our people that is
wide spread and far reaching.
Whether the causes of these assaults
are we'll founded, and the feeling the
justice Of their inhiction in acquiesce-
ing in quiet submission as the better
part of valor or that there is no cause
for assault, and the assailed, from a
standpoint of dignifed honor cannot
stoop to redress grievances are ques-
tions about which the people are very
much in doubt. To many it appears
as criminal to quietly submit to these
assaults as it does toperpetrate them.
Either these officials must clear up the
matter, or stand convicted before the
people of the preferred charges as they
appear in print from week to week.
Apologies and denials by friends and
friendly newspapers will no longer
answer to satisfy the people. We
have always refrained from expressing
an opinion on issues of this nature,
but the general sentiment of the peo-
pie give expression of no uncertain
sound. From present surface indica
tions, prejudice and distrust are rapid
ly forming against certain county Off
cials from which they cannot escape
when called to the public tribunal,
when judgment is to be passed upon
their public acts, through the ballot
box. Formerly, time and events were
the great arbiters that vindicated as,
sailed character, and officials could
afford to wait. But great changes
have been wrought by the age of pro-
gression and conditions are very
materially changed now. We can see
no alternative for the success Of these
officials, but a complete vindlcation of
their position. For ourself, we allow
no newspaper to prejudice our mind
against any official, neither will we be
unduly influenced by any newspaper
for or against public officials without
a complete substantiation of the facts
that may be brought to bear upon
charges that newspaper may prefer
against public officials. But the peo-
pie are not all independent thinkers.
Great and important issues sometimes
require prompt and decisive action
| and through their unavoidability are
often unfortunate circumstances in the
linz of official duty that precipitate
public officials in unenviable positions.
But responsibility must be met by
some one.
JUSTICE.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26
Kill Them By The Knife.
CLAIMED THAT ELECTROCUTlON DOES
NOT CRUSH THE VITAL SPARK.

DR.. P. J. Gibson, of Syracuse,
discussing the resuscitation of victims
Of electrocution, said recently:
They don't kill the subjects by
electricity, they will kill them by the
knife or otherwise, / was in Auburn
Prison when they killed the negro
Johnson. This is a chapter which has
been kept secret long enough. After
the current had been applied to
Johnson l was allowed to apply the
simple means of artificial respiration
and did so. 1t was not very long
before Johnson gave gasp and show
ed unmistakable evidence of returning
consciousness.
The Warden intervened and pre-
vented the further prosecution of the
attempt and little later they perform
ed the autopsy. About two months
before Johnson was killed they expert
mented on another negro named
Taylor. 1t was announced that the
armature of the dynamo burned out,
and that it was necessary to obtain
current from the city lighting plant to
complete the operation. Such was
not the case. The armature burned
out, to be sure, but when they applied
the current the second time, s. minu-
tes later, they applied it to dead
man.
Taylor came to himself sufficiently
to move and talk and walk. Deadly
drugs were administered to him, and
he was killed by those drugs, and, as
/ say, when the borrowed current was
applied it was applied to a corpse,
made such by the administering of
deadly drugs"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26
Delegate Election and County Oonven.
ton Call.

The Democratic voters of Columbia
county will meet at the several places
for the holding Of the general election,
in their respective districts, on Satur-
day, August 10th, 1895, between the
hours of 5 and 7 o'clock p. m, and
elect delegates to the county conven-
tion and vote instructions for the per-
sons 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
on Tuesday, August 9Th, at o'clock
p. M, and place in nomination one
person for Associate Judge of said
county and elect four (4) persons as
delegates to the State Convention, and
transact such other business as may
properly come before the Convention.
The delegates are apportioned as
follows:
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26
1000 STUDENTS $4,000,

July 90 Prof T. f. Wood, pro-
prietor of WOODS Colleges, Scranton,
Wilkes-Ba and Carbondale, had
sold 1000 scholarships for the fall
opening in the three schools, with the
remainder of July and all Of August
yet to work, The Professor has some
of the best men in the Nation among
his teachers. These schools are su-
perbly equipped, the furniture and or
ganizat;on costing over $40, 1000, Hon.
o. +. Williams, for fourteen years
principal of the Rochester Business
University, is member OF the faculty.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26
THE BALLOON SLEEVE MUST GO.

Much interest attaches to the ru-
NOR which comes from London that
the Princess of Wales and her
daughters have been lately seen in
public in gowns with small sleeves and
narrow skirts. The bit of intelligence
does not necessarily clinch the doom
of the balloon sleeves and the letter
A skirts, but it will tend to make pru-
dent investors wary of locking up
much capital in those varieties. OF
course the balloon sleeves must go
presently When fashionable mothers
began to put them on little boys
legged night.gowns it became apparent
that the taste for them had come to
be an extravaganza, and could not
last. But it will be a shock to miss
them. Doubtless we will find our
friends much changed when we get
down to their real selves again.
Some who have grown stout won't
shrink as much as we expect, and
others who wore away in the hard
times perhaps will shrink much more.
But let us have the facts at any cost,
especially as there must be material
enough in the present sleeves and
skirts to cut over into anything con-
ceivable, and have enough left over to
clothe a child.-Eom Harper's
Weekly.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

The following letters are advertised
July 20, 1895. Charlotte f. Kistner,
Miss Ella Miller, Della Neihart, Mr..
Cyrus c. Trate. Will be sent to the
dead letter Office August 6, 1895.
JAMES H. MERCER, P. M.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26
Immense Mine to Resume,

The Luke Fidler Colliery, at Sha.
mokin which was on fire and then
flooded, entailing a loss of $500, 900
and FIVE lives, will resume operations
In September. About 1000 men and
boys will be given employment. The
colliery has been idle since last Octo'
ber.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

The excursion to the Sea Shore via.
Pennsylvania r. R. August Ist. re-
ferred to in notice in this issue, will
no doubt be well patronized consider
ing the unusually low rate and the
accommodations offered.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

The annual picnic of Trinity Re-
formed Sunday School will be held at
Wynona Park next Tuesday, July 50.
This will be pleasant affair, and you
will miss treat if you do not go.
The train will leave the d. l.. & w.
station at $40 a. M, stopping at Main
ST., Light Street and Orangevllle.
Fare for the round trip, soc. Child
rem free if accompanied by the parents
You are cordially invited.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

Although this is vacation time there
is no idleness at the Normal School.
DR.. Welsh and corps of assistants
are engaged in sending out catalogues,
circulars, and other printed matter,
and answering the voluminous core
spondence that accumulates daily.
The prospects for large attendance
in the fall, are good.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

The proposition to remove the
Dickinson School of Law from Car
Isle to Scranton is under discussion.
The Lackawanna Bar has extended
an invitation and the school authori-
ties are inclined to accept, although
no action has yet been taker.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

John Collins, the colored man who
shot and killed student Oil, and seri
ousIy wounded Garrett Cochran,
Princeton College students, has been
found guilty Of murder in the second
degree. Cochran, son of Senator ].
II. Cochran of this district, was suth,
ciently recovered to go to Trenton,
and appear as a witness against the
accused.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

The story of an exiled lottery,
which, after having been driven out
from the United States, is now exist
ing precariously in Central America
Republic (Honduras), is told by
Richard Harding Davis in Harp er's
Weekly for August sd.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

There will be festival in the grove
near f. NJ. Laubach's on Saturday
afternoon and night August sd, 1895,
for the benefit Of Zion Church and
Sabbath School. Ice Cream and all
the delicacies of the season will be
served. All are invited. If it should
rain on above date it will be con-
tinued on the following Monday night.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26
Found.

A lady's gold watch chain was found
recently, and has been left at this Of
fee. The owner can have it by prov
ing property and paying for this
notice. II.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

Bloom Poor District farm and the
county Jail were visited by Cadwala-
der Biddle Esq, of Philadelphia, of
the Board OF Public Charities, and
another member Of the same board,
on Monday. The Catawissa and
Madison almshouses were also inspect
ed by them.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

Mr.. t. Hunter Watts will preach
for Rev. A. Houtz on next Sunday
July 2S as follows: Hidlay at 1890
A. M. and Briercreek at 2:3o P. M.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

The report that tree in A. T..
Schoch's yard was struck by lightning
on Sunday night, was not we'll found
ed. No tree was struck there.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

G. A. Klein continues to improve
his property. His latest addition is a
new concrete pavement in front of
his drug store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoris.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

A new lot of statements suitable for
butchers, bakers, grocers, or any kind
of business has been received at this
Office, which will be furnished, printed
and put up in tablets, for the very
small price of $3.50 per thousand. If.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

L. S. Wintersteen Esq, has had
the pavements in front of his resi-
dence relaid, and raised about three
inches.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

There are one hundred and forty
prisoners in the Wilkes-Barre jail,
fifteen of whom are charged with
murder.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

The Reformed Sunday School will
hold its annual excursion and picnic
at Wynona Park, next Tuesday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

Rev. A. Houtz will preach next
Sunday July 2S as follows Strawberry
Ridge at 1890 A. NJ. and Hellers at
2:3o p. M.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

The corner stone of the new
Lutheran Church at Espy will be laid
on Sunday afternoon at ago o'clock.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

is. Williams, auctioneer, sold the
property of L. M. Kester on Leonard
street on Tuesday to Mrs. Agnes
Smith for $1,000.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

There will be festival held in the
grove at Kitchen M. f. Church,
Welliversville, August sd, 1895. All
are cordially invited.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

Arrangements are being made for
holding a reunion of the survivors of
the 13and regiment of Pennsylvania
Volunteers, in Bloon.sburg on Tues
day, September 18th.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

A number of people from here at
tended the bicycle meet at Williams
port on Tuesday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

There is talk Of enlarging the VIII
Transport court house to make room
for the Superior Court.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

Some slate were knocked off the
roof Of w. r. Ringrose's house on
West street, by lightning on Sunday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

The house OF J. B. Robson Esq,
at Espy was not struck by lightning
on Sunday, as was reported.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

]. l.. Girton's wagonette has been
repainted, and is much improved in
appearance thereby.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

Rev. s. b. Blunt of Middleburv,
Vermont has accepted a call TO Christ
Memorial Church, Danville
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

A. ". Ewes mas been appointed
postmaster - lola.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

Otal...................,,.,.
c, A. SMALL, WM CHRlsMAN,
Secretary. Chairman.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26
Now your lime to purchase the Famous ESTY Organ and
Piano

For many years J. Saluer has held the agency for the
sale of these very reliable instruments in Columbia and Mon
counties.
AS an agent he has been very successful in placing large
numbers Of especially in the homes of the good peo
pie Of his district
This agency long held by him, he has Yielded and it
remains for continue business relations with the
people, either directly indirectly through another agent
At present. propose meet the people of this district
with whom Mr. Sazer has been SO intimately acquainted and
who have been ueH and faf educated in regard to
the merits and real 0ale of instruments directly; and for
short least give them the benefit of reduced
rates.
Therefore, all persons who are thinking, or who have
been thinking purchasing organ piano.
daily requested call storenex door to Vanattas
paper store Bloomsbury Pa and look stock of in
struments and get prices.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

We offer large inducements woud-be- purchasers of
vons accordans banjos guitars armoncas and ha
violin, banjo and guitar strings.
Also, extra large inducements to persons wishing to pur
chase SHEET MUSIC.
We have large assortment of music on hand which we
offer 3 cts per copy.
Come everybody and see how we'll can please you.
Este y 81 Bruce
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

For the next thirty days shall make special
rates for cash and good notes, on entire stock
of organs and pianos.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-07-26

Your pick of any of Our I2I and
I5c. dimities at Ioc.
A lot of English outing flannels at SC.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1895-04-04
Memorial Service.

A memorial service in honor Of
Bishop Thomas will be held next Sun
day at St. Johns church, Buckeye
avenue. Dean De Longy Of Salina
will officiate. The deceased bishop
had many friends and admirers in
this city and all will be glad Of an
opportunity to do honor thus to his
memory.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1895-04-04
Doctors Will Meet.

The Golden Belt Medical society
will hold its sixth annual meeting
here tomorrow. There will be after
noon and evening sessions. An ex-
cellent program has been prepared,
and large attendance is anticipated.
This being the annual meeting, the
officers for the ensuing year will be
elected. The regular medical profess
sion generally is invited to attend
and participate in the deliberations.
The following is the program;
Business meeting.
Report Of secretary and treasurer.
Annual election Of officers.
"Diphtheria," DR.. II. O'Donnell,
Ellsworth.
'pdICuluu, III D. - Cuipio'
Dwight.
"A Few What's and Why's" Dr. D.
J. Meyer, Junction City,
dyspepsia, DR.. H. H. Sutherland,
Herington.
"Report Of Case Dr. W. B. De-
wees, Salina.
exhibition Of Case" DR.. i. Il.
Hazlett, Abilene.
Volunteer papers and presentation
Of specimens.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1895-04-04
Going to Oklahoma City.

The Kansas City Store is going to
leave Abilene. Our store will close
doors Wednesday and Thursday Of
this week in order to count and meas
urc up our goods preparatory to in
voicing. During these two days an
opportunity will be given any Of our
merchants to buy at cost values
any article or line Of stuff in the
house and on Friday, Saturday, Mon
day and Tuesday next we willreopen,
and all goods remaining offered tothe
trade at cost rather than move them.
Now is your chance. We leave here
about the 10Th inst.
W. H. c. Wo0D,
Agent.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1895-04-04

Mr.. and Mrs. John Gaiiney, Of
Ridge township, were shopping in the
city.
Ed. Arnold, the popular post
master at Chapman, was q visitor to
Abilene.
A. L. vickers, q leading farmer Of
Flora township, was visiting the
county seat.
Miss Margaret Tate left for Beloit
to take charge Of the trimming de-
partment Of a millinery house.
N. +. Ayers, a progressive and
prosperous farmer Of Cheever town
ship. was one Of the REFLEcroR's ap-
preciated callers today.
Perry Friz is back from trip to
Mcpherson. He will take the posi-
tion Of representative Of the Union
Central Life Insurance Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. &. H. Pattison and
children left this morning via the
Rock Island for three weeks outing
in the south. They will visit IT.
Worth, Galveston, New Orleans and
other points Of interest.
A. W. Hargresves is back from
Chicago. While there be heard grand
opera at the Auditorium. Mr..
Hargreayes' many friends will
regret to know that they will remove
soon to Kansas City to reside.
L. D. Bullen, was here on business
connected with the death Of his rela-
tive, Mr.. Hardenbrook, at the Con-
tinental hotel yesterday. The dead
mans relatives are said to be well off
and reside in Iowa. The body will
probably be taken there, The i'm
mediate cause Of his death was
pneumonia.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1895-04-04
In New Quarters.

+. l.. Balls meat market was moved
last night from its old location on
Second to handsome new quarters in
the old First National bank building
on Cedar street recently purchased
by c. I. Estes. The new store is as
clean and pretty as paint and appro-
pirate furnishings can make it. Frank
has made an enviable reputation as
q meat dealer and bis market has be-
become famous for its fine meats and
fish Of every description. He will
have larger trade than ever in his
new location.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1895-04-04
RECENT REFLECTIONS.
Marriage license: G. Z. Roberts
and Sadie Glover, both Of Dillon.

Marriage license: G. Z. Roberts
and Sadie Glover, both Of Dillon.
Michael Howe was today granted
letters Of administration for the es-
tate Of Mary B. Nash, Chapman.
School district No. 80 has been
divided by the county superintendent
on request Of the residents therein.
&C. Correll was appointed guard
Ian Of pile Of kindling on Third
street last night but the boys were
too much for him and most Of 1t got
away.
james Lamborn was arrested on
complaint Of Geo. Clemmons in re-
tsliation for Clemmons' arrest the
other day, for assault. He will be
heard in Quinn's court at 10 q. m. to-
morrow. Clemmons has appealed
bis case from police court to district
court.
For sale, a good well force pump
suitable to attach windmill. Also a
large pair Of steelyards, Apply at
residence Of A. 5. Davidson, South
Buckeye, Abilene.
The ladies Of the Reformed church
cleared about sS5 by their election
day meals and every patron was more
than delighted with the magnificent
spread served. The REFLECTOR force
was remembered by a treat to ice
cream that was part Of the delecta-
bic bill Of fare.
The Presbyterians Of junction
City tried an innovation Sunday that
has long been agitated in theories.
Congregational singing is desiredi
therefore the choir members after
the anthem, take their places in the
body Of the church. Two cornets
lead the voices, with piano and organ
from the background.
%. G. Troxel closed his school at
Highland, district No. 8, on Friday
with very pleasant little entertain
ment ending with a sumptuous re-
past which the ladies hadvery quietly
prepared. Mr.. Troxel Is a very
promising young teacher and 1t is
needless to say his school was grand
success. We hope he may have many
as successful schools.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1895-04-04
MAKING A MILLION.
How the Fence Machine Business Is
Booming.

The officers of the National Fence
Machine company are highly pleased
with the reports that come in from
their general manager, Charles
Kubach, and his agents in the field
Mr.. Kubach has been in Labette
county for month and his reports
show $1,445 in new business in the
four weeks, which is pretty fair
showing considering these times. In
deed it is doubtful II any invention
before the people can show SO rapidly
increasing demand and such salts
factory returns. The cheapness and
reliability Of the fence machines seem
to commend them to the farmers
everywhere and the company can
hardly keep up with orders. Agents
will commence work in Missouri this
week and will no doubt reap as
great a harvest as in the Sunaower
state. Manager Kubach thoroughly
unders tands his business and Is max
ing a great success.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1895-04-04
CDYB Is ELECTED.
The News' Support Of the Law and
Order Ticket Proves Too Much Of
Z Burden Close Running for Many
Candidates Story Of the Ballots.
From Wednesdays Dsily.l

A-~~- " os'-s~-~S --S'l
1t was late last night when the end
came to the vote-counting and the
crowd which thronged the streets had
Its chance to yell. The yelling was
done with interest and the town was
musical for time.
The count shows that l,259 votes
were cast for mayor Of which W. J.
Coye received 90 majority.
The Citizens ticket elected its
mayor and all its candidates for coun-
Gil. The Law and Order ticket
elected G. B. Colby for schoolboard
member in the Fourth ward. The
remainder Of the candidates were on
both tickets. The two candidates
brought out on nomination papers
were 4. N. Smith for justice and r.
NJ. White for school board in Second
ward. Mr.. Smith was elected and H.
E. Seeds who was on both regular
tickets was defeated.
OF the total Of the mems vote Coye
received AL, Rice 266, a majority for
Coye Of 175. OF the women's vote
Coye received 2S4, Rice S17, a major
ity for Rice Of So.
The result is taken good naturedly,
considering the amount Of feeling ex-
hibited during the fight and the new
officers will have the support Of the
people--as they should have. The
following table gives the result in de-
tail:
Abilene weekly reflector., 1895-04-04
Five Dollars Reward.

Stolen from my porch last night
three potted plants, namely; One
large pot containing a palm, about
IS inches high, amaryllis, and rose
geranium, one small pot containing a
Paris daisy about 5 inches high just
commencing to bloom, one small pot
containing round, spotted leafed
begonia in poor condition. Five dol
lars reward will be given for the ap-
prehension Of the thief
0. l.. Moore.