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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16

the dread OF the examinations so much
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| 1871 Tyr.

A new line of samples of illuminat-
ed cards, programs, folders, dance
programs, opening announcement
cards, ball tickets, calendars, menu
cards, wedding invitations, gilt and
bevel edged cards, just received at
this office. Persons desiring anything
in this line are invited to call and
inspect them, and get prices. No
trouble to show goods, even if you do
not buy. If.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16
EPWORTH LEAGUE OFFICERS.

AT meeting of the Epworth League
held in the Methodist Church last
Monday evening the following officers
were elected to serve for the ensuing
year The league is composed of the
following four departments over
which vice president presides,
Religious, Mercy and Hope, Literary
and Social.
President, Frank P. Eyer, ist Vice
Pres. Miss Dora N. Brown, and Vice
Pres. Miss Corene Brown, 3rd Vice
Pres. Miss Minnie He'll, 4th Vice
Pres. Miss Hattie Ringrose, Secretary
Robert B. Young. Treas. c. H,
Sharpless.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16

Shamokin Times says: A big SEN
sation was created at Pottsville by
the issuing of an open letter, signed
by County Solicitor J. o. Ulrich and
addressed to the taxpayers generally,
demanding the resignation of Presi-
dent Judge Cyrus l.. Pershing, who,
it is said has been physically incapac-
itated for service on the bench for the
past three years, yet has been draw
ing his salary Of $4,000 annually.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16
A Serious Accident.

Robert, son of Ira Hess, of Benton,
met with a painful accident last Fri
day, and one which will perhaps Grip
pie him for life. In company with
his cousin, he was shooting fish with
a flobert rifle, and in order to have a
better aim had climbed tree over
hanging the water. In handing the
the rife down it was discharged, the
bullet entering his right hand near
the base of the thumb. Doctors
Patterson and Edwards, of Benton,
endeavored to find the ball on Friday
afternoon and Saturday morning but
were unable to do SO. He came to
this place Saturday evening and was
placed in the care of DR.. Gardner,
who assisted by DIR. Reber, probed
for the ball all that evening and Sun
day morning without meeting success.
1t is supposed that it,has entered the
Sbone.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16
A Pleasant Occasion.

Last Thursday evening there was a
pleasant gathering in the dining hall
of St. Paul's Parish House, when the
members of the choir and of the
Ladies' Guild were entertained at
supper by Col. J. G. Freeze. There
were 3S persons at the table. The
members Of the Young Ladies' Guild
served the supper in most charming
manner. After pleasant hour spent
at the table, the choir sang some
hymns and anthems in the audience
room.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16
Beating His Way Across the Continent,

George Leonard, who is under a
wager of $4,000 to beat his way from
San Francisco to Boston in thirty
days and make $500 while on his
way, reached Harrisburg late, Sunday
night. He left San Francisco the
day after Christmas and expects to
reach the end of his journey before
the close of the present week. Leon
ard has already raised $3.50 and will
not be in hurry to get to Boston
until he raises $50 more.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16
THE COLUMBIAN.
BLOOMSBURY, PA.
FOR SALE.

Desirable vacant lots and = number of good
nouses and lots In Bloomsbury, Pa The best
ole property containing 10 acres and first class
buildings with good Will in business worth
NHQ TO $500 per year at Willow Grove.
Dwellings In Espy, Orangeville and Beach
Haven. Alarge number OF farms In Columbia
County, one In Luzerne County, one In Virginia.
TWO Country Store Stands In Columbia County
and one In LuZerne County, A water power
claiming mill, dry dock and lumber yard and
sheds In Beach Haven, Pa. Also 10 acres OF
good farm land at same place, by NJ. p. LUTZ
! SON, Insurance and Real Estate Agents,
BLpOMSBURG,PA. u.
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For Sale.

A desirable house and lot Corner
lot about 50 50 feet, beautiful To-
cation, all modern improvements; will
be sold at once. Cheap for cash, or
part down and balance to suit the
purchaser; or part in exchange for
other property.
For further information call on S. d.
Neyhard, Building, Loan and Real
Estate Agent, over First National
Bank, Bloomsbury, Pa. Ills If.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16
Roarin gcreek's Prophet.

They have weather prognosticator
over at Newlin, Roaringcreek town.
ship, this county, that throws Hicks
into the shade. His name is w. II.
Womer and he does not divine with
the assistance Of the coon or ground
hog, but simply by consulting the
stars and fish hone. He says we
will have but little snow this winter,
and that there will be no unusual
disturbances.
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Last Thursday Might New Electric Lights
Ordered, Considerable Discussion. Other
Features Of the Meeting.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Town Council was held at the City
Hall last Thursday evening with the
following members present: Greasy,
Lockard, Cory, Kester, and Hart
man. +. E. Low, of Lime Ridge
who was present desired the Council
to rent him the stone crusher. The
matter was referred to the committee
on highways with power to act. The
matter of grade on Fourth Street
between West and Railroad was re.
ferred to committee on highways and
the Town Engineer.
Mr.. Kline represented that the road
leading from Iron Street to the creek
bridge needed attention. This was
also referred to the above named
committee. J. l.. Richardson desired
an order of $I5o which was to apply
on his contract for grading Light
Street road. Upon motion an order
was directed to be issued to him for
that amount.
Upon motion an electric light was
ordered at Fifth and Jefferson Streets
upon the same conditions as those
now in use.
The matter of making appropria-
tions to the fire companies was dis
cussed, and laid over for future action.
The Neal release was presented prop
erly signed, and it was ordered that
the solicitor prepare and publish an
ordinance in accordance Herewith.
A petition was received asking for
an electric light on the Berwick road
at Seventh and Cherry, and one on
Locust Strents. Upon motion of
Cory and Kester one was ordered at
Berwick road and Locust Streets.
An ordinance was read and adopted
vscating the alley which leads over
the rocks from West Street to the B.
and S. Railroad. Building permits
were granted to E. f. Row for a
dwelling on East First Street, and to
the Atlantic refining company for
brick barn near their plant.
The following bills were presented
and Secretary directed to issue orders
for the same:
Greasy & Wells, for lumber 5 1000
Ida Herring, typewrlting.... rs
Frank Baum, extra night
ponce 325
Arlington Shultz, g
pOllCe. LIS
Harman & Hassert, Gloss
Ing plates. 1918
Meyer Bros, one gless and
Putty. 1.2o
Water Co., water at Town
Han. .............. 2.I2
B. & S. R. R., freight on
stone. 1850
Hess Bros, for Ledger. $3.50. 400
G. B. Martin, for smithing.. :. 4.d3
]. C. Rutter, Jr.. for affidavits 100
Col. Co., for work done on
account of sewer flooding
the jail. $50. ........ -. 1445
r. T. Smith, oak plank. ..... 2o.21
Yorks & Co., crossing stone. oS.65
Steam Co., for steam. -. 23.4S
w. H. Weaver, work on foun-
tain ................ 1857
Daniel Kashner, 6 " CTS
J. Bachman, work at culvert.. 2.o2
Five policemen for December 6ooo
Secretary. 80. 1000
The following bills were presented
but laid over for further information /:
S. F. Peacock & Co., nails,
paint, &C.. IS I4.22
Silver Spting Quarry Co.,
spalls. 80. I6 40
James Scarlet, attorney in
Equity Case between F. P.
Drinker andthe Town Coun-
Gil Especial election) ...... 10000
w. O. Holmes, work at foun-
tain, sewer, &c. :. ...... I4,4s
Adjourned to meet Thursday night,
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Fine Hotel Property for Sale.

The old and well established hotel
known as the Farmers Hotel on Iron
street is for sale on easy terms. This
is one of the best paying stands in the
Town of Bloomsburg. For particu-
lars inquire of John S. Williams, auc-
tioneer and real estate agent, office
in ast National Bank Building, Main
street, Bloomsbury, Pa. If.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16
Women do many

Women do many
t h i n gs that get
t h c N all out Of
order. Careless
dressing, exposure
to draughts, over
exertion-these and
many others start
the troub BILE. A
slight cold may run
into the most SER
ious complications.
Perhaps none of
these things would
amount to much if
only care were ex-
ercised to remedy
them at once. Neg
aect is a most pro-
life cause of serious
female troubles. By
and by, the trouble
is so much aggra-
waited that the ply
8 ci a ms SIX III is
needed and then
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16

The interior arrangement of the
second floor ofthe Post Office building
owned by Paul f. Writ is being
altered. After the first of April the
Telephone Company will occupy the
two rear rooms, and the one now
occupied by them will be used by
A. L. Fritz Esq. as consultation
room
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16
AUDITORS MEET.

A. J.. Fritz Esq, William Bogart,
William Mather and Isaac Dewitt,
auditors of the Bloom Poor District
have adjourned until next Monday
when the work will be resumed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16
For a Shave or Hair Cut.

For good and quick shave or hair
cut, go to James Reilly's tonsorial
room in Exchange Block, first floor,
next to Express Office. None but
experienced workmen employed.
I2-I2-IVr
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16

The communion services at the
Lutheran Church last Sunday were
largely attended. The pastor was as
sisted by A. w. Hontz and eight per-
sons were received into church fellow.
ship.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16

Houses for rent, from $500 to
$Ia. 90 per month. Apply 2I7 West
Ist Street Bloomsburg Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16

A GENTS wanted In every town to report on
n parties opening and renting saloons by
the largest saloon fixture manufacturers In the
world X. ROTHSCHILD'S SONS CO., 739 and
al Broadway, New York.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16
House To Rent.

A good ssingle house for rent. In
quire of w. II. Snyder, Bloomsbury.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16

For SALE A farm Of I3I acres
between, Lime Ride and Bloomsbury.
Apply TO, J. s. Williams. If.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16

Leases, with judgment and exemp-
tion clause, for sale at this Office in
small or large quantities.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16

For SALE,-A single phaeton in
good condition. Also Turkish bath
cabinet, new. Inquire at this Office. If.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16

Bloomsbury Camp Sons of Vet
erans, will furnish company for the
formation of the Third Regiment of
the Sons of Veterans Guard.
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: 49, : ' COUNCIL

Doings Of the Local Legislature in Session
Last Thursday Night. New Electric Lights
Ordered. Considerable Discussion
Features OF the Meeting.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-12-10
His First Story.

A certain author, now we'll known to
fame and fortune, once in the battle
for bread" wrote wild Indian story
for northern story paper. That was 10
years ago, and to the story he gave his
real name. He received fat check for
it, but year after year went by and-the
story never appeared. It finally passed
from his remembrance, until the other
day, when be received letter from the
publishers informing him that it would
shortly put in an appearance In serial
form. That made the author nervorss,
ana r y. forthwith sent the following tel.
egram:
Suppress story and return manu-
script and will pay three times amount
Of original cheok.'
The publishers replied:
"Can't do it. We know good thing
when we have it. The story is in your
best vein."
Letter after letter, telegram after tele-
gram passed, but no, he didn't have
money enough to buy that story. So he
has written to all his friends and critics
and has explained the circumstances
and now awaits as cheerfully as possible
the weekly slaughter of the red Indians
of his youthful brain. Atlanta Consti-
tutiOn
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-12-10
A Stubborn Genius.

Robert Chambers told me he was once
talking with man of real, rugged gen.
Jus, who came to a sorrowful end. He
said to the genius: "The population Of
this world is about 1900, 900, 900 hu-
man beings. The little religious body
to which you belong contains perhaps
800, 900. Of that number not 800 could
give an intelligent account of its creed,
Yet you think it's creed sets out vital
matters. Is it consistent with your be-
lief that God Almighty would permit
just 800 of his creatures to know those
things and keep all the millions igno-
rant of them?" The genius considered
for minutes space, then replied,
Eyes, I think it quite right that God
should do that" Whereupon the good
Robert Chambers said very resolutely,
"Then I'm tremendously sorry for you. !"
And he never spoke to the genius save
on transient incidents any more. Long
mans Magazine.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-12-10
IRWIN HEIRS ARE DEFEATED.
Decision In the Famous Iowa Land Case
Rendered.

Decision In the Famous Iowa Land Case
Rendered.
DIES MONIES, Dec. S.-Judge Lot
Thomas of the Storm Lake district
court has decided the famous land case
brought by the heirs of John Irwin, in
volving 100000 worth of Iowa lands
in Clay, Harrison, Plymouth and Potta-
wattamie counties.
Irwin came west in the early sos
from Ohio, and was wealthy. He in
vested in land scrip and in time came to
control an immense area of land. Then
he became insane or at least so his heirs
allege, and allowed the land to be sold
for taxes. Its title had passed to the
hands of the tax buyers before he died,
several years ago. Then the heirs
started over 1870 suits to set aside the
tax deeds, ON the ground that as he had
been insane, they had the right of re-
demption under the Iowa insane laws.
The cases have been in the courts ever
since, and last summer were tried here
by Judge Thomas. The decision is
against the heirs and quiets the title in
the holders of the tax deeds. The heirs
will appeal at once. .
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-12-10

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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-12-10
VIII Make the Arrests at Once.

DIES MONIES, Dec. 6.-The publication
of the fact that the federal authorities
will cause the arrest of the officers of
the Iowa soldiers home for violation of
the federal statutes concerning pensions
c---t~' ~~-"r"+ion Feder"'
Fullen said he would swear out the in
formations today and have the arrests
made as soon as possible. He intiinates
that the authorities at Washington have
inspired the action in order to test the
rule for holding back pensions, which is
practiced in the soldiers homes of sew
eral states. Mr.. Fullen does not antici-
pate that any punishment will be meted
out to the officers, or anything more
than nominal, but he expects to secure
the courts order to discontinue the rule
and keep the excess of pension money
over SO month as trust fund for heirs
of pensioners.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-12-10
OBJECTS TO PAYING A ROAD TAX.

Rock Island Railway Seeks to Restrain
Collection of One Mill Assessment.
DIES MONIES, Ia, Dec. 8.-The Chi
cago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway
company has begun suit in the district
court against H. G. Mercy, treasurer of
Polk county, to restrain him from col
Letting the mill road tax levied on that
road in all towns in Polk county along
its route.
The case is far-reaching and effects
every taxpayer residing in an incorpo-
rated town in Iowa. The railway COM
pany claims that the county board of
supervisors has no right to levy road
tax on city property, as it has no juris-
diction over city streets, and is not
obliged to expend money collected on
city streets. If the money is so spent it
is entirely voluntary. The council of
the city has exclusive jurisdiction over
the city streets, and money SO collected
has usually been spent on county roads.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-12-10
The Independent Stage Driver.

Eastern tourists who cannot differen-
tiate between California stage driver
and an eastern coachman meet with
many rude shock in the wild and
woolly west, and they soon learn that
the Californian is knight Of the reins
several grades higher in the social scale
than the mental of the east
There is an old driver at Monterey
who is determined that his patrons shall
make no mistake concerning his exact
status, and in quiet way he checks all
attempts to make servant Of him. A
short time ago he was driving a party
of tourists about, when one querulous old
lady who had annoyed him not little
by her air of superiority asked:
"My man, do you know the name of
that wild fower?"
"Yep," he replied and fiicked one of
his leaders with his whip.
She paused moment for him to give
the name, but he merely clucked to the
wheelers.
"Driver, do you know the name of
that fiower?" she repeated in an imperi-
Gus tone.
"Yep. Git up there, BallyP
Again she waited and again demand
ed:
''Man, don't you know the name OF
that hower?"
"Yep. G'long there, Pete!"
''Then why don't you tell me?"
ooh, you want to know, too, do YOU
That's wild rose. San Francisco
Post.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-12-10
AMERICANS AS MUSICIANS.
Mime. Calve Says They Have the Charac-
teristics of the Conquering Race.

Mime. Calve Says They Have the Charac-
teristics of the Conquering Race.
Mime. Emma Calve contributes pa
per on the "Conquering Race In Music
to The Ladies' Home Journal, in which
she specially addresses students of vocal
music. She tells of the training re-
quired for the operatic and the conce, a
stage, the impersonation OF chars ,..ter,
the value Of suggestions, etc., AID pays
this tribute to Americans: '"r me Amer
leans have, it seems to ms, in the field
of music, and especially in the field OF
vocal music, all of the characteristics
of the conquering race. They are pos
sessed naturally Of the most exquisite
voices, which, when properly cultivated
and trained, are almost unrivaled. They
have indomitable energy, perseverance
and pluck. They stop at nothing and are
deferred by no trouble and prevented
by no obstacle.
Poverty, WEAKNESS, exertion, hard
work-none Of these living specters
which alright and terrify the average
art worker has terrors for them. Their
physique and their temperament seem
made for toll and to surmount discour-
agement, and the success which they
are daily achieving, in the field Of both
operate and concert singing, is testimo-
ny to their natural fitness for accom-.
plishment and to their ability to excel.
They seem, in fact, to be most lavishly
fitted by nature for the parts they are
assuming. To these gifts of voice, ener-
gy, pluck and perseverance they fire.
quently add a beauty Of face and grace
Of form and movement which the pub
lie recognizes as most important factors
in the success Of the singers career.
They have, too, the temperament which
makes great artists and great actresses,
the artistic feeling which has for it's
standard perfection and which is sat-
isfied with nothing less"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-12-10
Joseph Morris Shot In the Back.

DIES MONIES, Dec. 6.-Joseph Morris,
aged "a years was shot in the back last
night at Carlisle and will probably die
Morris and another young man, with
two young women, were returning home
from a party in carriage. The shot
was fired when the party was crossing a
covered bridge at Clarkson. There is no
trace Of the guilty party.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-12-10
WOULD REOPEN THE CASE.
Long Litigation Over Land In Iowa to BE
Resumed.

Long Litigation Over Land In Iowa to BE
Resumed.
SIOUX CITY, Ia, Dec. 8.-Many years
ago the United States granted a large
tract near Sheldon, Ia, to the Sioux
City and st. Paul road. 1t afterward
recovered it, owing to the roads failure
to comply with the terms of the grant.
Homesteaders undertook to settle, but
were withstood by purchasers from the
former.
James Griffin, one of the losers, in
the federal court here, demanded the re-
opening of the suit, because the same
case is pending before the Washington
land office He thinks the court may
not decide except in accordance with
the land Offices ruling. His action is a
test and will be adopted by the others,
if he succeeds. The total amount in
volved is many hundred thousand dol
lars.