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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-30
And DIR. Merry-man.

An exchange says. "a simple and
inexpensive extinguisher of chimney
fires and remedy for smoking chin
neys and fiues is provided by burning
small quantity of zinc in the furnace
or stove; the fumes of the zinc put
ting out the burning SCOT and chemic-
ally changing and disentegrating the
SCOT to a nearly white, feathery sub
stance, which is usually drawn out of
the fiue or chimney by the draft.
The use of one or two pounds of zinc
at time is sufficient, and scrap zinc
at about three or four GETS a pound
can be obta ned of hardware. Junk or
metal dealers, or m -r..etable sheet
zinc be purchased for about three or
four cents a pound, so that the ex-
pense is trifling. A frequent cleaning
OF chimneys and hues by this method
would eliminate the trouble and dang
er OF soo,y fiues and chimneys.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-30
THE BATTLEsHIP OREGON.
She Is Now to Begin Her Active Sea Work
on the Pacific.

During the coming week the first
class battleship Oregon will go into
commission at Mare island under the
command of Captain H. L. Howison.
The Oregon has about 20 tons over
weight of machinery, which will cause
the contractors to forfeit about
$500 according to the contract
penalties. However, as she earned
the speed premium of $175,ooo, they
will find that deduction very easy to
bear. The board of inspection and
survey has pronounced the Oregon to
be an excellent sea boat, stable, easily
steered, powerful and remarkably free
from vibration. The matter of the
substitution of few improper plates
on part of the protective deck has
been easily arranged, and there was
abundant evidence that this was done
without the knowledge of the ship
builders. The regular plates have
since been supplied.
On the Pacific coast, in home
waters, we now have three effective
armorclads, the Oregon, the Monterey
and the Monadnock. We have also
the modern steel protected cruisers
Baltimore, Philadelphia, Charleston,
the gunboats Bennington, Concord
and Petrol and the old timers Thetis
and Ranger. This array is exclusive
OF the Adams, Alert and Marion, be-
longing to the Pacific squadron, but
on cruising duty as well, of course, as
of vessels on the opposite side of the
Pacific. Some of the ships named
are under repair, but all can be made
ready for service promptly, and it is
not surprising to hear, accordingly,
that series OF squadron exercises has
been ordered for Admiral Beardslee's
command corresponding to those
which are to be carried out by Ad-
mlral Bunce. Relatively, too, to its
Importance the Pacific coast is Just
now better supplied with war vessels
than the Atlantic, although this i:
partly due to the bringing home o.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-30
Can Pass Each Other.

One vehicle overtaking another on
the highway and desiring to pass it,
has perfect right to do so, says the
supreme court. If he is prevented by
the other and an accident happens
because of the interference of the
other party in advance, the one causing
the obstruction is liable for damages,
No one has a right to interfere with
any one on the highway, or to check
him in passing at any time.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-30

Do not eat too mnch meat in the
summer a little meat will go a
long way, and on really hot days
large quantities of meat are decidedly
injurious. 1t is not for nothing that
nature has been so prodigal with
vegetable growth in the hot time of
the year. We are meant to eat
more fruit and vegetables in summer
than in winter for they are better for
our health Meat and fatty foods
supply us with heat as we'll as actual
nourishment, and we do not need to
have our temperature increased on a
hot day. See, however, that the fruit
eaten is fresh and fully ripe, and the
vegetables well cleansed and freshen
ed, and in good condition. Over
ripe or green fruit must never be
eaten. Do not be afraid of washing
fruit which has begun to decay.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-30

One Of the best known men about the In
dianapolis Board of Trade is Carlos f. Shep-
ard, who for several years has been con-
nected with the house of II. +. Kinney, grain
broker. Nr. Shepard is bluif, hearty, old
gentleman of medium height, gray-headed
and with mustache like French veteran.
He is man of very decided views on all
subjects and is especially orthodox in poll
tics and medicine. Notwithstanding his firm
ness in his convictions and the vigor with
which he maintains them he is man of many
friends for manly men, even though some
times obstinate in their opinions, have the
force of character that win admiration and
friendship.
So few months ago when the news came
to his old associates on the Board Of Trade
that Mr. Shepard had received q stroke of
paralysis and that the probabilities were that
his days of usefulness were over, and that
perhaps, his hours were numbered, the deep.
est sympathy went out to the smtten man
and his family. 1t seemed to all his friends
almost impossible that this rugged old man,
always 50 wholesomely hearty and cheerful,
always a picture of health for
HIS CHEEKS WERE LIKE THE ROSE
IN THE SNOW;
couli have been so Suddenly laid low. But
il was true and many weeks passed before
his wcll-ilnown form and kindly face re-
turned to his former business haunts. His
! rg-appcarause was made the occasion of g
hearty welcome and the story Of his illness
and recovery is well worth the telling
81 was taken Sick" said Mr.. Shepard
con the 18th of August, 1895. AS had all
along been of the opinion that was made o.
! iron you may well believe that ii was hard
, for me 10 entertain the thought that 1 was tC
am 5S years old, and for 40 years up t
! the time of this attack, had not had day.
sickness The doctors who diagnosed my
case saw at once that it was something seri
Gus. They at first said that it was lumbag,
then sciatie rheumatism. They finall.
came to the conclusion they did not know
what was the natter with me. 1 expert
enced no pain, my head was clear, my ap
petite good but / lost the use of myself from
my hips down. This was a hard strok
to an active man who has always had al
easy going pair of legs. My brother-in-law
ing city to see me. He pronounced my at
Fiction to be loeomotor ataxia. I am of tn,
opinion that he diagnosed the case correctly
for was absolutely paralyzed from thu
hips down.
Before he came, however, day or so be
fore had begun taking DR.. Williams Pinl
Pills for Pale People. That was on the 2Otl
day of last October. read an article in tn
Indianapolis Ne,cs and saw testimonials de
scribing cases cured that were similar T.
mine. 1t struck me that the remedy coulC
not do me any harm and l began to take tn
pills
Before began taking them could no
stir a peg, but had TO be carried from plac,
to place. l had not got far into the first bo,
when. felt that deliverance from my en-
forced inaction had come. Before finished
the second box / was able to walk alon,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-30
A Big Snake Story.

A Lycoming county woman on
going to shelf to cut meat, found a
big snake lying coiled around some
glass jars, She and her sister tried
to kill it, but failed, and were COM
PEELED to call the lady's husband. He
dispatched the reptile, which proved
to be rattler four feet long and hav-
ing thirteen rattles. The Williams
port San is authority for this story.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-30
The Number Killed,

The number of railroad employees
killed during the year ending June
80, 1895, was 1871, and the number
injured $4,000 passengers killed,
1905 injured, a,375. The number
Of passengers killed is remarkable
small, being only one out of each
a,93AS3a carried and only one
injured out Of each aI3,65I carried.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-30
CANAL NEWS.

Notwithstanding the report that the
directors of the Pennsylvania Canal
Co. had recommended the abandon
ment of this division OF the canal,
word has been sent to the Super
intendents along the line to push the
matter of repairs and put the ditch in
irst. class condition. Also, to prepare
TO rebuild the Rupert acqueduct this
winter. The boat yards are also busy
repairing and rebuilding.
In a recent conversation with a
Penn'a official he said, 81 don't under
stand it this canal has been money
loser for them for years, and can't
see what these repairs mean, unless it
is that they have in some other way
than by purchase secured control OF
the Tide Water canal"
FROM WILKES BARRE.
The Wilkes. Barre Recoyd contained
the following:
"The directors of the Pennsylvania
RR. have recommended that the
Pennsylvania canal from Nanticoke
down be abandoned, as it has been a
losing investment for years. Genera
Superintendent Meyer of the Sus
quehanna Coal Co., at Nanticoke
confirmed the above. He sait
he was unable to say when IT,.
canal would be closed to navigation
but that the company may continue
to operate it the remainder of the
summer"
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Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-26

The Chiness gardeners living sn ths low river lands are thoroughly dis hserssnsd. Early in the sprias they made prspsrati~ss for hesvy crsps. planting large quantities sf all kinds of vegetables. bus their principle crop wAs potatoes. ssbbasss and onions, Of which . large acreage was planted. These men worked early and late and the prospects fer . boua tsous yield were aattsring. The first sfsp oi potatoes and onisns he'd mstursd and ~sre dug and p,led in the field, many hundred of bushels being sasksA read 7 for market, but hes nos been houssi, sid willie the laboIsrs slept one night the foods came a.d washed shs sn. tire crop way, and bunsd the rsmain. del Oi .i.s eisp under about iost of sand. The loss was very heavy bns the laLorsrs were net d,shsarssnsi. They wen, bravely to wsrk and plaat. d asaia only to be served ia . like manner. The loss has bssa % great shat is is doubsiuin they will continue shs busissss lengsr on river bottom land.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-26
An nswer.
TOMBSTONE. Dot 26 1898.

TOMBSTONE. Got 26 1898.
 ED PRosPEcToR.-In your issue of Friday an editorial appeared which in my opinion may create . wrong inn preston in regard to She action of Suptrvis ,ss Williams and Gilman in drawing pay. It might in that re- gard be we'll for the tripod to with held its decision for . while and give she bench . chance to settle the matter. More light will esns that way. A claim fer one or two days service was presented by . member 10 test the law e to whsths supervisor is, in this county entitled to draw any sum legally earned up to $7oO per year. The probate judge disspprovsd ths claim holding that she msnssE had already ovsrdrswn she legal limit for She year under :hs s!sss:sc:- ton sst of the 18th legislative asssmb- iy and that too, in plais view of the
 
 fec. thas she sos nowhere names sup srvisor, psy. The matter is now b. fore the district court. The recorded o6cial ssss sf board oi supervisora constitute its minutes. Clerks ol boards usderstand it Co bs their duty to make such record. The claim of . supervisor does not come before board for ofisial action until after it ia audited and approved by the probate judge which is an oficisl set r.s.a.n- ing to his ofiiss, and hss no piece or busiuess on the minutes of the board of supervisors until the sstiou of ihs probate judge is recognized and shs bill allowed.
 JOHN NsxToonERY.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-26

The works q men, even the sWsn- sisth century men are slow, when com pared with these of nature. The railway train which sxessds . mile . minute for . long distance is regarded e something wonderful. but the ViT- sinia plsvsr. according sos German naturaliss, hsbitualiy niss a25 milss an hour without attracting srssisl atte ntion.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-26

John Dsaks, who owns efanoh north of Prescott, ssys She Co1r,sr, ssys ,hs ae.ch st Rlssisn shissis no-y Nbipp!E is spTesdins; tkss I. sEkss g.ssessisH oi beaten psshs 0i yssrs' standing aud sovsrs them co that man or bsssI cau. nos travel over shsm. He ssys there is no other growth of this thistle in Arizona and something should be done te destroy shis patch hsfors Il spreads all ovss Arizona. He thinks h sprsas from seed brought so Whippls h shipment of grain.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-26
FOE ovRR FIFTY YEARs,

An old. wsll-tTied remedy. krs Windows Soothing Syrup has bsen used for over fifty years by millions oi mothers for their children while teeth. ing. with perfect success. It sooshss the ehild, soitens the gums, allays all pain. cures wind oolio, and is she best remedy for dia,rhoes. IL is pleasant to the taste. Sold by druggist ir every part of the world. Twenty-Five cents bottles Its value is incalcu- lable. Be sure and ask for Ars. Win. slos's Soothing Syrup. and take co other kind.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-26
HOME FOR PIONEERS.
The Governor Suggests Snch
 for Superanuaied Miners.

Extrset iron Governor Franklin's report. Iu h,s article on ststsheod he ssys:
 "Upsn the admission ot Arizona ss . ssAss the disabled and in6rm min ere should bs especially provided for They have paved tks way for civiliza~ tiop, they endured all the privations, tolls sad dangsrs of . frontier life. and did more e bring Arizons into prem inssss than any othsr class ot men. They were ,hs pioneers. and hope whsu Arizeus is sAmistsd e . ststs sAas lihsral appropristios of public laads will bs made for the sstablish- msns of . hospital for those whs are incaDacitatsd irsn earning . hveli- hood. I urgently recommend that . grant of 100000 asrss of the public lands bs made for this purpsse."
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-26

If psrson cannot sleep 1t is be- cause too much blood is in the brain she remedy, therefore is obviously to call she blood from the head. This oaa bs asns by eating . biscuit, . boiled sgg. or . piece sf bread and butter, says . writer in Cvleman's Rural World. Follow this up with . glass of nilk, or even water, and you will fall aslssp.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-26

Monday afternoon the N. N. 4 A. freight train, while doubling the hill between Huschuca and Sonoita, rs turning so Huashucs after the second draft of the train, backing mp with cabosss end locomotive struck . COW. derailing both csbooss and engine, and badly wrscking the esbosse. Con- ductos John A. Henry wss slightly hurt.-Oasjs.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-26
SATURDAYS MEETING.
Candidate Doran and Colonel
 ZabriAkie Speak.

On Saturday. e previously an- aeunesd, \. J. Dorss, tue Republican candidate fer delegate to conxrss. and Col. Zabsiskis of Tucson. ssla thsir meeting ss Sohsiffslin Hall c. L.. Cummings was the Spiy kspuk'iesa candidate on shs county ticket who vas h iowa and As . mark of courtesy sod rsspscs, was on the s,sys. The nsstsng wss not largely attended. ho~ ever the spssksss were so, de,e,r,d or embarrassed and had their say and were given respectful attention.
 W. O. stsshls acted e chairman and introduced Nr. Dsran as the Arst speaker. -hoss who sxpsossd se hear an outburst sforatosy and wild gsstie ulations in defense oi the guided plank in the territorial and national plat form, heard instead . very meek and unassuming discussiop.
 MT. DoTan stated he had ne apollo giss to make for the position of his party. He was . bimssallist and the snly differences between the parties was the manner in which to obtain the desired end. He spoke of sourd money and 53 csns dollars ard left nc room fer any doubt as to his portion on the financial question endorsing everything in the Republican plat form. which sent acsill saoughous the hsli. He said the silver issue Sss nothing compared ia statehood for Arize.s apss sshirk he sisse:si.e snd drifting ento the tariff he said every Arizona wool man was "broks" which aroused . kindred feeling among many of the audience who were follow ing mining as . means of earning . . livelihood. Oi his oppcnsnts he said both were his friends and had nothing to say of either with which he pledged his ssrnsst sndesver so secure statehood and do his best If elected and yielded the floor ts Col. Zsbriskic.
 Mir. Zabriskis then opened his bat tsries, and, paying c compliment to Tombstone for old memories sake, told his audience shas they could not judge ths Hasncial question fairly on account of their environments and prsjudices, giving the cheerful infer nation that if they were in New York their visws would change with condi- tions, e if the only iatsrs ste in these United states were csntersd in that goldbug hosbsd. MT. Zsbriskis is sn eloquent and forcibls speaker, end would De met in Tombstone by . crowded and snthusiastic house were hs to speak on . different cause.
 During his argument he made reference to Mir. Bryan hardly had the name been uttered before there was . tremendous applause; when the cheering had quietsd down little shs speaker said "give him another round" " which was immediatsls complied with with . vim, then he sppealingly said :: Don't break the aoor." This had the desired effect and the speaker pro- cssdsd to . finish without further in terIuption.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-26

A very said accident occurred ia sI6ord last Friday afternoon. The ten year old son Of Mrs. R. V. White formerly Mrs. Dr. Grossbeek, was play ing under . shed in the rear sf the Groesbeck Hotel when it was struck by lightning and fell to the ground The lad was caught iu the fsilisg tinbers and his life crushed ont.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-26
Gladness Comes

With better understanding of the
 w transient nature of the many phys honl Ills, which vanish before proper eff forts-gentlc cefforts-pleasante efforts rightly directed. There is comfort in the knowledge, that so many forms of sickness are not due to any actual dis ease, but simply to a constipated eondi- ton of the system, which the pleasant family laxative, Syrup of Figs. prompt ly removes. That is why it IS the only remedy with millions of families, and is everywhere esteemed so highly by all who value good health. It's beneficial effects are due to the fact, that it is tine one remedy which promotes internal cleanliness without debilitatin the organs on which it acts. It is therefore all important, in order to get its bene- xcial effects, to note when you pur- chase, that you have the genuine arti- sle. which is manufactured by the Cali fornia Fig Syrup Co only and sold by sl reputable druggists.
 If in the enjoyment of good health, and the system is regular. laxatives or other remedies are then not needed. If afflicted with any actual disease, one may be commended to the most skillful physicians, but if in need Jf a Laxative. enc should have the best, and with the vsll-informed everywhere, Syrup of Figs stands highest and is most largely aseA and gives most general ss -.sfactioo-
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-26

The weather is unu.ually chilly for the time si year, caused no doubt by the late hssvy rain and hail storms. Tasrs has been no frost % far but ws are likely to have frost any time.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-26

Geo. W. Swain adn c. L. Cummings leit for the valley teddy. going e fer e Pssrcs tonight where the Rspubli- can candidates will speak from there they 70 to Wilcox, San Simon, Ben . son and back to Tombstone, where they will address the voters on the evening of October 3lss.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-26

Rev. Robsrss preached sn excellent ssrnon lsss night ss the Msshodist church from the text found in the 7nd vsrss of the I9sh chapter of Acts. The csngrseation was not large but thoss thsrs were very attentive hssnsrs and DO doubt learssd something and hence w0s bsnsG ssed by what thsy hsasd.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-26

Our local ninrsds say ,ha. small game is more plentiful this year than it has b. en for many years. One gum ner bags from five to eight cotton tails every time he goes out bssides . number O. qna!,.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-26

Win. Garland, President of the Gils Valley Ky. was in iowa yesterday. He stated to the Bulletin that on Monday Oct. 2s:h. there will bs . conference with the Indians at the San CsYlss agency in regard to the passing si the G. V. c. < N. through the rsservatien.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-26

The Democratic full sheet l6 to l esnvsss posters are out and ready fer tseking up. They are attractive and the motto su the vignstte at least will suit ihe majority of the voters.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-26

John Riggen arrived isst night from Globe. He ssya Ihs camp is growing and both the Old Domin;on .nd the Bufisls gre rapidly preparing to in- crease their output. Everyone i" the city is cheerful and rapid growth in the future is expected by all.-Bul- 'lesip.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-26

W. W. Whitasy made . trainlssd shipment of southern Cochise county cattle from San Simon last Sunday. They were assigned to shs McDonald- Crowley Commission company. Dodge City, Kansas.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-26

The demand for fat cattle is incrsas- ing and several buyers are in the vsi- Icy purchasing for the coast market.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-26
NOTICE.

Sealed PAsposAis ~ir be received by the beard Of supervissrs of Cechise county fer ths build in Of branch jail at Bisbre accordiae 10 the plans and specihcatisns adopted by the board. Bidders caR obtain all the further necessary Information al the osfi,e q the board of super vissrs at Tombstsns. or froD Williams. chairman sf the board at Bisbee. All bids must be fled with the clerk of the beard oa CT before n Nevember Ies<
 The heard reserve he right ts reject any CT all bids.
 l. WENTWORTH.
 Clerk.
 Deputy Cierk oSS
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-26

Otto Geisenhefer the we'll known Bisbes caterer arrived from she Copper camp yesterday and spent Sunday in Tombstone.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-26

Bids are called for the building of the Bisbes branch jail e appears by an adv. in sLother column.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-26

The various dates of the campaign meetings appear in another column. Keep postsd and bs on hand.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-26

Jas Rislly left yesterday for Benson by private conveyance on hssty busi. ness trip.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-26

J. B. Anguis returned to Bisbss to- day on the special.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-26

A stage load of Bisbeeitss returned home today sn the special.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-26

A J. Deran and Col. Zsbriskse Jeff yesterday to speak ct other points, 4 spscisl went to Benson on the A & 8. :, and the gentlemsn made con. nections at Fsirbank.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-26

Sheriff Fly loaded up his blackboard today, not forgetting his better half, and took his departure for the o0un- try. He was headed toward the sul. puF Spring valley.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-26

w. H. Bsnks the we'll known cattle. man is as the county seas from Fucker He report ts heavy rains in his section.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-26

Actions speak louder than words ask your gro- Ger five really mean money back if you don't like .SeAi7- Axgs Bea tea Ase,.fas:..-'
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-26

Tho clouds appear to he gathering 2 for another storm.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-26
ROLL OF HONOR.
Names of Those Giving to Aid
 in the Cause of Silver.

The following is list of conss,hhs- ing members of the Tombstons Bins- tallic League. The roll of honor will be published occasionally and addi- tional names added e fast e any donations are made: