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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-06-07
An Odd Collection.

A man in Colorado has quaint collection
of bottles. 1t is divided into two sections.
Section one is large. Section two is not.
Section one contains hundreds of bottles.
the contents of which his wife swallowed
hoping to find relief from her physical suffer.
ings. Section two contains a few bottles
that once were filled with DIR. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription. 1t was this potent
remedy that gave the suffering wife her
health again. 1t cures all Irregularities.
internal inflammation and liberation, displac.
ments and kindred troubles. 1t has done
more to relieve the suflerings of women than
any other medicine known to science.
Pile tumors, rupture and fistule, radically
cured by improved methods. Book, 10 cents
in stamps. Worlds Dispensary Medical
Association, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-06-07
A Minister'S Experience With Heart
Disease.

Rev. l.. w. Showers, Ederton, Pa:
"For many years my greatest enemy
has been organic heart disease. From
uneasiness about the heart, with pal.
pitatlon, 1t had developed into thump,
ing, futtering, and choking sensations
DR.. Agnew's Cure for the Heart gave
instant relief, A few bottles have rid
me OF almost every symptom of heart
disease. 1t is a wonder worker" Sold
by VIM. D. Rishton. 6I5-Iy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-06-07
Nervous People

And those who are all tired out and
have that tired feeling or sick head
ache can be relieved of all these symp-
toms by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla,
which gives nerve, mental and bodily
strength and thoroughly purifes the
blood. 1t also creates good appe-
tlte, cures indigestion, heartburn and
dyspepsia.
Hoods Pills are easy to take, easy
in action and sure in effect. 2sc.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-06-07
Stock Certificates.

Corporations desiring stock certi-
fcates, are invited to call and see
samples Of lithograph work at The
COLUMBIAN Office. Workmanship and
prices are guaranteed to compare fav-
orably with city printing If.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-06-07

A lot Of new judgment exemption
notes, with attorneys commission,
and waving everything, just printed
at this office Sod single, or in
books of IS and SO. If.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-06-07

Drug envelopes, Nos I, ? and Z
manila, white OF colored. coin envel-
opes, and shipping tags, with or with
out strings, always in stock at this
Office. If.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-12-11
Some British Opinions.

THE Daily News says of the presi-
dents financial views: A worse
financial muddle than Mr.. Cleveland
stated it would be difficult to conceive.
Such is the result of tampering with
the currency for the supposed relief of
powerful interests. 1t is worth the at
tention of our own currency DOCTORS"
OF the Venezuelan question, the
Standard says: "The maintenance of
friendly relations between Great Brit
ain and the United States is of such gu
preme importance that we cannot but
regret the tone in which President
Cleveland alluded TO the dispute with
Venezuela. If we may judge the tone
and substance of the dispatch addressed
to Ambassador Bayard in July from
the paraphrase communicated to con-
gress, we are not in the least surprised
that no answer has yet been received.
We undertake to predict that when the
answer reaches the White House it will
furnish the president with much matter
for serious reflection. We have far too
much confidence in the strength and
generosity Of American character to
believe for moment that the presi.
dent will be sustained in his position by
the better order of transatlantic senti-
ment.'
BUT the Chronicle takes another view
of this part of the message. 1t says:
"Few honest critics can say anything
against the references to Venezuela.
We agree with the president that the
matter is eminently suited for impartial
arbitration. No doubt the British gov
eminent will take the same view when
reparation for injuries due US from
Venezuela is made. Every liberal will
acquiesce in the doctrine enunciated by
Mr.. Cleveland, that our hands are full
enough without increasing our burdens
in America, especially at the risk of
creating a serious strain with great
power whose friendship is more valu-
able to us than that of all others to-
gether; but if the United States assume
extra territorial authority, they render
themselves answerable in some degree
for the faithful discharge of obligations
by the Central and South American re-
publics. Apparently it is their inten-
ton to undertake this serious task"
REFERRING to the Behring Sea para
graph of the message, the Standard
says: Mr.. Cleveland has still to urge
upon refractory congress decency
and justice in complying with this plain
condition of an honest award. That is
unencouraging. Still less seductive
becomes the prospect, when we find
that Mr.. Cleveland has already preju-
diced the merits of the dispute, taking
it for granted that Great Britain is
wrong. 1t is not easy to argue calmly
with controversiaist who betrays in
ability to suspend judgment and listen
to reason. 1t is pity that the calm,
judicial temper in which Mr.. Cleveland
approached the topic of Cuba did not
inspire him when he referred to the
situation on the mainland of South
America. He makes a chivalrous ex-
hibit of self-restraint toward Spain, but
even strong states have rights, and
though Great Britain is in position to
maintain her dignity and interests she
ought not TO be mark for public af-
front in presidential message"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-12-11
The Oldest Book on Record.

Tho Charleston News and Courier calls
attention to the fact that probably the old
est book in the world is the Papyrus
Prisse, ono of the treasured possessions
Of the great National library in Paris.
This document was found by Prisse in
tomb in Thches, which contained also a
mummy of the first Thclan dynasty. This
certainly dates back 20 centuries before
Christ, and an examination shows that it
really belongs to much earlier age
namely, the time of King ASA. The title
reads, "Injunctions of the Project Ptah-
Hotep Who Lived In the Time of ASA, the
King of the North and the South"
Chronology places this ASA at about
1850 b. c., and to this age it would then
seem that this book belongs. 1t is divided
into A chapters and is written in hieratic
rhythmic language. 1t directs its words to
the higher classes and contains for these
series of maxims and sayings. 1t advises
those in authority to show in all their do.
ings the characteristics of perfect man.
The ideal of the high official should be
wisdom and SCIENCE and these guides he
should heed He is further not to abuse
his power, is to be modest and moderate,
for only in this way can he secure the good
opinion of future generations. The author
tells us that he had grown to be 10 years
of age and had attained to all the honors
and favors which Egyptian royalty could
bestow.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-12-11
Foreign.

The town Of Mariestad, Sweden, was
nearly wiped out by fire last Thursday.
The town is situated at the mouth of the
Tida and had a population of 3 900 souls,
tnree.fourths of whom are h omeess.
MINISTER TERRELL has cabled the state
department at Washington that everything
relating to American interests at CONSTANT
nople is at present satisfactory. He says
the missionaries are all safe and are prop.
erly protected.
1T is said that If the reply of Turkey in
regard to the admission of guard. ships into
the Bosphorus is not shortly received at
Constantinople the powers will fix date,
after which they will bring vessels to that
port. 1t is rumored that the date fixed is
December 7.
AN excited debate occurred in the Cham
Der of Deputies at Paris last week. when
the nomination Of the parliamentary COM
mittee to examine the project of holding
an exposition in 1900 was under discussion.
Three members of the chamber were very
hostile to the ,roject and others accepted it
under strict reservations.
AN interesting feature in the Alaskan
boundary dispute has been developed by
the Canadian government letting the con-
tract for the carrying of mails from juneau,
Alaska to Forty Mile Creek, which is in
the territory claimed by the United States,
and which is also claimed by Canada. This
move indicates that Canada Is determined
to possess the territory.
SEVEN war-ships and nine torpedo boats,
forming the armed reserve of the Black Sea
feet, are anchored at Sebastopol. About a
month ago, when Russia assn med that
Great Britain might enter the Hellespont
Alone orders were sent to Sebastopol to
arm these vessels, raise their crews to the
full complement of men and hold the fleet
in readiness to sail at days notice.
IT is authoritatvely reported that China
has asked r lssia whether the Russian gov
mrnt would be willing, if requested to
do so, to send an army corps to help sup.
press the rebellion in North China. 1t is
represented that the rebellion is spreading
daily. The rebels have already overrun the
province of Kan Su aud captured its capital,
Ian Chu Flu, taking 5000 prisoners and
Selling thirty guns, together with large
quantity OF provisions, ammunition, etc.
A CABLE is shortly to be laid in Amazon
river from Para to Manaos. This enterprise
is under the direction of an English com.
pany which has an exclusive contract with
the Brazilian government. The line will
be 400 miles long and will have sixteen
intermediate stations. All previous at
tempts at establishing telegraphic communi-
! cation in these districts have been unsuc-
cessful, owing to the dense and rapid
growth of the forest along the banks of the
river. AS an indication of the great i'm
portance of the trade of the Amazon, it may
be stated that the " Faraday," a steamer OF
! 5000 tons, can easily proceed the entire dis
tance from the mouth Of the river to Manaos
No excuse for sleepless nights when you
can procure Ole Minute Cough Cure This
will relieve all apnoyances, cure the most
severe cough and give you rest and health
Can you afford tc do without it? w. r
Terrill & Co., Montpelier vt.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-12-11
POLITICAL.
The Presidents Explanation OF the
Bond Issues.

President Cleveland's explanation,
in his message, of the reason for the
bond issues of the last two years, is
singularly disingenuous. He declares
that these bonds we're not sold to supply
a deficiency in the revenues, but only
to replenish the gold reserve. This is
true, as matter of form, but in effect
it is false. The balance in the treasury
on February L, 1894, of all kinds of as.
sets, including gold, fractional coin,
bank balances, and deposits by the ma,
tionsl banks tc redeem circulation, was
S84 ,082, 100 Since that date bonds
have been sold, producing with the
premiums upon them, S182 500 900
The balance remaining in the treasury
on November 30 last was S17S BAT ,573.
1t thus appears that at the lowest cal
culation the whole balance on hand
on February l, 1894, has been used for
expenses, and, in addition, 81 152, 427
of the proceeds of the bonds. Ii, there
fore, no bonds had been sold since
February l, 1894, the treasury balance
would have been more than exhausted
at this time by Sd, 152 427; and, when
it is considered that the balance now
on hand consists of Sl30l1 ,455 OF frac-
tional silver coin, 81 900 l08 of nickels
and coppers, and 1923 401 $40 deposited
by the national banks to redeem re-
tired currency, the actual deficiency of
revenue made good by the proceeds of
bond sales is $41 ,625 $50. In tue face
of these facts Mr.. Cleveland has the
hardihood to say that cat no time when
bonds have been issued has there been
any consideration of the question of
paying the expenses of government
with their proceeds. There was no ne
cessity to consider that question. At
the time of each bond issue we had
safe surplus in the treasury for ordinary
operations, exclusive of the gold in our
reserve" The question may not have
been considered at the moment when
the bonds were issued, but that it had
to be considered and was considered as
soon as these proceeds were converted
into legal tenders by redemption, can
not be gainsaid.-New York Sun.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-12-11
An Alpine Experience.

remember Professor Tyndail uescrib-
ing one highly critical situation in which
he found him self on the occasion of soil
tary ascent of Monte Rosa Nothing could
be more rash, for the man who crosses a
snowfleld alone always exposes himself to
the chance of perishing miserably in a con-
cealed crevasse, whereas, if ropcd to "A cou-
pie of companions, he is practically safe
from this risk. However, Tyndall had
successfully made his way to the top, hav-
ing escaped the dangers of the glacier and
conquered the difficulty of the final arete,
and he was basking in the glorious sun
shine which lighted up the italian valleys
far below, when as he sat, he saw his AK,
which he had placed by his side, gliding
away over the snow IT it had fallen, moth
ing on earth could have brought him down
alive. No human being could descend
those steep slopes of ice alone without the
help of an AK.
The anxiety of the moment was tremen-
dous, for it was out of his reach and he
could only gaze passively at it as it slid to
the edge of the little plateau and nearly dis
appeared from view. Not quite, however,
for the ak head buried itself in ledge a
few inches below and fortunately stuck
there. The professor said it was his mar
rowest escape in many years of climbing,
and he never again assembled snow noun
tain alone.-Blackwood Magazine
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-12-11
New Books.

Miss GRACE OF ALL SOULS" by William
Tirebuck, from Dodd, Mead & Co., New
YORK. 1t IL unnecessary to say anything in
praise of Mr.. Tirebuck's unfaltering indi-
Viduality, his instant realization of types,
and the constant quality of absolutely true
ana sympathetic expression of things and
events, which mark This new work from his
pen. Miss Grace Of All Souls " il story
OF thrilling interest and profound sugges-
ton. 1t is carefully printed and attractively
bound, and will make a most fitting and de-
sirable holiday gift.
" DAUGHTERS OF THE REVOLUTION AND
THEIR Times" historical romance by
Charles Carleton Coffin. Illustrated; crown
8vo, $1.50. The following paragraph from
the preface OF this book indicates its charac-
ter, and will surely pique the curiosity of
many to see historical romance in which
the charm Of the story is equaled by the
variety, freshness, and validity of its his
torical information: Many volumes have
been written setting forth the patriotism
and heroism of the fathers of the Republic,
but the devotion Of the mothers and daugh.
ters has received far less attention. This
volume is designed, therefore, to portray in
some degree their influence in the struggle
OF the Colonies to attain their independence.
The narration of events takes the form Of a
story,-a slight thread of romance being
employed, rather than didactic narrative, to
more wildly picture the scenes and the
parts performed by the actors in the great
historic DRAMA From Houghton, Mifflin
* Co. Boston.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-12-11
Waterman Publishing Company Montpelier, Vernon
The Harvard Cross.

The iron cross, FURNISHED with gold,
which is over one of the entrances to tho
Harvard college library (Gore hall) was
at the time of the 1745 siege Of Louisburg
taken from Catholic chapel there and
brought to Massachusetts as one of the
spoils Of the victory. In 1877 Justin Win
sor, the librarian of Harvard College IL
brary, found it in the cellar of the library
and had it gilded and placed in the posi-
ton which it now occupies The fact that
an entrance to one of the main buildings of
the Oldest and most distinguished college
in once Puritan Massachusetts shou Id be
thus adorned with religious symbol
which is usually to be found only on Ro-
man Catholic buildings or on Anglican
churches of an extreme type argues reli-
gious liberalty in these days which would
make some OF the anti-Catholic crusaders
who took part IN the Louisburg expedition
lift their voices in stern rebuke of the degen-
eracy of their countrymen. But the world
outgrows such baneful religious and par
tisan zeal.-Boston Transcript.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-12-11
The Discovery Of ElectrOgilding.

The experiments which led to the dis
covery of the method of electrogilding
were made in cell ut the citadel of Mag
deburg, in which place, on account of his
participation in "a duel, young Siemens
was at the time n prisoner, the chemicals
and apparatus employed being procured
and struggled into the fortress bya friend
ly chemist Of the town. In the second
place, it was the sale of the patent rights
in this invention in England which sup
piled the brothers Werner and William
with the necessary funds to carry on their
experiments, and so helped to lay the
foundation of the important firms of Sic
mems a. Halske in Germany and Siemens
Bros. in England. Nature.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-12-11

Two LIVES SAvED.-Mrs. Phoebe
Thomas, of junction City, Ill.,, was told
by her doctors she had consumption
and that there was no hope for her, but
two bottles DR.. Kings New Discovery
completely cured her and she says it
saved her life. Mr.. Thomas Eggers,
1879 Florida street, San Francisco, suf-
fered from dreadful cold, approach
ing consumption, tried without result
everything else, then bought one bottle
of DIR. Kings New Discovery and in
two weeks was cured. He is naturally
thankful. 1t is such results, of which
these are samples, that prove the won
derful efficacy of this medicine in
coughs and colds. Free trial bottles at
G. Blakely's drug store. Regular size
fifty cents and 81.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-12-11
An Apt Quotation.

The old Tate and Brady version of the
Psalms used to be as familiar to former
generation rs was the catechism. A
good story was told not long ago of two
noted Englishmen, Lord Palmerston and
Bishop Wilberforce, in which the once
popular psalmbook plays an important
part:
These two eminent personages were Wis
iting at a country house. On the morn
ing of departure they were told that car
riages were ready to take the departing
guests to the railway station Palmerston
settled to go in one of these carriages, as
he feared there would be rain, but the
bishop, who was great pedestrian, pre-
ferred to walk.
Before he had proceeded half way to the
station heavy shower of rain came on.
Yet the good bishop struggled on, when
the carriage containing Lord Palmerston
overlook him, and his lordship called out
from its window a part Of the first verse Of
the Tate and Brady version of the first
Psalm
How blest is he who neer consents
By i'll advice to walk.
But Bishop Wilberforce, with the usual
twinkle in his eye, replied with the rest of
the verse:
Nor stands in sinners ways nor sits
Whore men profanely talk.
And the bishop drew to one side and pro-
cooued to walk on.-Youth's Companion.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-12-11
Congressional Proceedings.

WEDNESDAY, December 4.-Mr. Sherman
of Ohio and Mr.. Call of Florida presented
petitions in the Senate from citizens of their
respective states praying for recognition
by this country OF the independence Of
Cuba Mr.. Hoar of Massachusetts offered
resolution pledging the support of the Sen.
ate in any vigorous action the president
may take for the protection and security Of
American citizens in Turkey and to obtain
redress for injuries committed upon such
citizens. - No business was transacted
in the House.
THURSDAY. the morning hours in
the Senate many bills were introduced and
referred, among them one by Mr.. Mills of
Texas to provide for coinage of the silver in
the treasury, and one by Mr.. Chandler OF New
Hampshire to provide, in connection with
other nations, for the unlimited coinage of
gold and silver at the ratio of to 15b. The
resolution of Mr.. Gallinger of New Hamp-
shire " that it is the sense OF the Senate that
it is unwise and inexpedient to retire the
greenbacks was referred to the committee
on finance. The Senate had a short execu-
tive session and adjourned till Monday
- The House was not in session.
FRIDAy.-The Senate was not in session.
- In the House, Speaker Reed an
nounced the appointment OF the following
committee on mileage: Messrs. A. B.
Wright OF Massachusetts (chairman), j. A.
Barhami of California, Orlando Burell of
Illinois and George c. Pendleton demo.
craft OF Texas Mr.. Dingley (republican) of
Maine presented joint resolution providing
for ths printing of $500 copies Of the
monthly summary of imports and exports
and other statistics prepared by the treas
ury department for the use Of Congress,
aud for distribution abroad. He spoke OF
the important character Of this publication
and the urgent necessity Of these additional
numbers. A small-sized tilt occurred be-
tween Mr.. Crisp of Georgia and the speaker
over question Of procedure, in which the
ex-speaker came out decidedly second best.
Adjourned until Monday.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-12-11
MISCELLANY,
Ode Owed to the Black Cat.
BY AZUBAH.

Scati You mewng, sputtering, bad black cat.
1 really don't believe you know where you
are at"
To refuse to lap up cream-although 1t may
be thin
And take your meals rat from beginning to the
end.
stopped to do you honor, by sending you diet
That might have helped your circulation. had you
sense enough to try It.
But If rat is all you're used to- is all you'd better
have,
Though 1t has been demonstrated that on that
cat can't live.
II Poe-your inspiration-can see what you have
done,
And spirits do such things, you'll get your tail
trod on
For calling up the yowls from back alleys, and all
that,
And excluding every element that would make
decent cat.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-12-11
Every Year.

Life is a count of losses,
Every year;
For the weak are heavier crosses
Every year;
Lost Springs with sobs replying
Unto weary Autumn's signing
While those we love are dying
Every year.
The days have less of gladness
Every year;
The nights more weight of sadness
Every year;
Fair Springs no longer charm us.
The winds and weather harm US,
The threats Of death alarm us
Every year.
There come new cares and sorrows
Every year;
Dark days and darker morrows,
Every year;
The ghosts of dead loves haunt us.
The ghosts of changed friends taunt us,
And disappointments daunt us
Every year.
Too true! LIES shores are shifting
Every year;
And we are seward drifting,
Every year;
Old places, changing. fret us,
The living more forget us,
There are fewer to regret us
Every year.
But the truer life draws higher
Every year.
And its morning star climbs higher
Every year;
Earth's hold on us grows slighter,
And the heavy burthen lighter.
And the dawn immortal brighter,
Every year. Albert Pike.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-12-11

Smelzer says that the proposed law will
make 1t incumbent upon all persons who
furnish milk for consumption to give GER
tifcate that heir cattle are free from tuber-
culosis. This will necessitate the examine
ton Of cattle by the State Board of Health,
the tuberculosis committee in the state and
by veterinary surgeons in other states
whence milk is sent to New York.
COUGHING irritates the delicate organs
and ageravates the disease Instead of
waiting, try One Minute Cough Cure. 1t
helps at once, making expectoration easy
reduces the soreness and Inflammation
Every one likes it. w. e. Terril & Co.,
Montpelier, Vt.