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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-08-19
Appendicitis Contnrfous

The observations of Prof. GoluboF, OF
Moscow, have convinced him that aD-
pcndicitis is not only a contagious dis
ease, but that it sometimes occurs in
cpidemics. 1t was unusually prevalent
in Moscow vast year. To illustrate.
Prof. Golubotf mentions that in a small
boarding school where in several years
there had not been single case Of APP
pendicitis he treated seven cases with
in two months.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-08-19
DOPED MULES.


Government.
A unique swindIe of the government
has recently been exposed by DR.. Ed
Terrell and further attempt in that di-
rection prevented. Dr. Terrell is a we'll
known ST. Louis veterinarian, having
| taken up the large practice enjoyed by
his father, when the lattfr was APP
pointed inspector of horses and mules
for the government. with headquarters
at Chicago.
According 10 the young veterinari-
ans story a large contract for army
mules was recently advertised. and. fol-
| lowing the rules and regulations was
let to the lowest bidder. This man said
he would furnish all the mules wanted
at SS5 apiece
THE first consignment was o arrive
in East St. Louis" said DR.. Ed Terrell,
land father appointed me to inspect
them. When | looked at the papers and
saw that $S5 was the price per head at
once concluded something was amiss,
| for | knew a good mule cannot be pur-
chased for less than $3.50. But the an
! imals ! examined seemed all right:
! they were sleek and lively. and appar-
entity came up to the requirements.
! During the first half hour that was in
| speeding | noticed that was never per
mitted to examine mute very closely.
The animal itself objected ana when
one or two had nearly kicked my head
! off | began to suspect that some person
was causing their deviltry. Then. final
! ~. | caught sight of a man poRing a
mule with a sharp-pointed iron just as
! I stopped to examine q fetlock. This
| happened two or three times. and tell
| you my life was in danger.
The next discovery made was that
of a man poking a 'hypo' into a mule.
| Then ! called halt. and ordered one of
| the drivers to take an animal far TO one
| side. and not have anyone come near.
! For half an hour ! examined that mule.
and when | had finished was ready for
! the contractor, We didn't exchange
many words. but the result of what was
! said appeared the day following, when
! the man relinquished his contract"
What was il you discovered?" the re-
porter for the Post-Dispatch asked.
II discoveries" replied DR.. Terrell.
that every one of those mules. and
| there were several hundred of them,
was old enough to keel over and die of
| antiquity. But they had been under
/ going treatment. For month or more
| the beasts had been treated TO hypo-
! dermic injections of a fluid especially
! prepared for the purpose, and which
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-08-19
breeding Ground Hogs for Food.

Henry Singer, "a well-known and
thrifty farmer of Duyall Station Scott
county, Ky, has for the last two years
been demonstrating the ground hog
with much success. Mr.. Singer found a
burrow in which he captured II ground
hogs, and, taking them into a small lot
on his place, he built a close wire fence
through which none could escape.
Last year the hogs increased to 2O5. and
this year there were ,673. OF this num-
Der Mr.. Singer killed 1000, which he
sailed away and will smoke dry, as Ken
lucky farmers do with ordinary pork.
The ground hog when so cured is a
great delicacy, and Mr.. Singer has more
than enough to furnish his meat for tht
coming year.-Chicago Chronicle.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-08-19

Haverstcaw-Why do DuNter and
JiggersnooEc quarrel SO since they be"
came Theosophists? They used to be
such great friends.
Bildad-So they were until they dis
covered that in their former incarna-
ton one of them was Julius Caesar and
the other Brutus.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-08-19

W wv IHINh Two girls ought 10
IL be born so exactly alike" said
Charlie Dacre, ruefulIy twisting up a
cigarette.
The other man laughed
Are you talking of those two Den
nison girls? They're not exactly
alike"
Its all very well for you. but
haven't your long sight, and | declare
to YOU if see either of them at a little
distance, or in bad light, l can't tell
which is which. am going to party
tonight. given by the respected parents
OF my Dennison, and positively dread
it,
"Pcrhaps they play tricks on you"
said Ballantyne. "One Of them is
rather skittish.'
Charlie got hNmsef up that night
with extraordinary care. and, as he
was good-loolling fellow. ne pre-
1entcd rather striking appearance as
he entered Mrs. Dennisou's drawing
rooms. He had been detained. so that
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-08-19
FEW MAD DOGS.
Therefore, Consider the Dog and Dead
with Him in an Intelligent Way.

| Therefore, Consider the Dog and Dead
with Him in an Intelligent Way.
Now, the very first observation we
have to make on this subject is that
there are no such days in the years cal
endar as dog days" There are no
days on which, and there is no kind of
weather during which, a dog is pecul-.
iarly liable to rabies. Rabies is rare
disease at all seasons of the year, and
there are no more cases of rabies in.
July or August than in December or.
| January. 1t follows, therefore. that
there is no more reason to dread our.
family friend, the dog, in hot weather
than in cold, and no more reason to.
dread hydrophobia from his bite at one
time of the year than at another. The.
phrase dog days" is a false and mis-
! leading phrase. which all humane per-
sons ought TO avoid in the interest of
the Cog.
We have said and we repeat, that
| hvdrophobia is one of the rarest of dis
eases; and ;hat When it appears to be
developed. we believe IT, in the vast ma
| iority of eases to be simulated dis
ease, produced by morbid imagina-
ton We DO NOT 90 30 far as to assert
that it is never caused by the bite of
raDd animal: and therefore we would
advise that al! proper care should be
taken to destroy without delay all an
! finals that are affected with rabies. Yet
here again we must recall the fact that
rabies itself is one of the rarest of al
h.. i,l, ot bG1,
| animals are affected, When we hear
the cry Of Mad dog" the chances are
millions to one that the dog is not mad;
it is the people who are mad with ter
Tor.
In the 30 years since the American
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals was established our officers
| and agents have been constantly on the
outlook. but no undoubted case Of
rabies has ever fallen under their OBJ
servation or within their knowledge;
and of over 100000 dogs and other
| small animals which have been cared
for sour shelter during the past three
years, not one single case of rabies has
been found. These facts sufficiently
in this state; but there is such disease,
and it is important for the public, as
well as yourself, that you should know
whether a sick dog is or is not rabid. If
you will note the following facts you
will have no difficulty. You Will prob
ably find them to be quite different
from the popular fancies by which most
persons are misled.
1. 1t is supposed that a mad dog
breads water. 1t is not so. The mad
dog is very likely TO plunge his head to
the eyes in water, though he cannot
swallow it and laps it with difficulty.
( ,. 1t is supposed that mad dog runs
about with evidences of intense excite
ment It is not so. The mad dog never
runs about in agitation: he never GAL
strange place where he zoos alOn o.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-08-19

Heavens name, was which? TO whom
had he proposed? How should he ever
know he had got the right Isabel?
He recognized after the first wild
movement that he must save the stu
alton. He approached the newcomer
who eyed him disdainfully.
Miss Demise. -IsabeI'-he began
(Which Miss Dennison do you intend
to address, Mr.. Dacre?" she demand
ed, stitlly.
GLOW the deuce should | know? 1t
is nearly dark, and you both evade me-
"YCu had better pursue your CONVEX
satjon with the lady You seem to recog-
ni2e best. and will retire"
The other Isabel spranE forward.
Don't be a goose, cousin" said she
half laughing, and you, MIR. Dacre
wait minute. you know very well,
isabel, it's all a mistake. and I'd have
interrupted Mr.. Dacre before, only he
was so impetuous | had no time. He
didn't mean me at all
MIR. Dacre doesn't seem to know who
he means" said the offended Isabel.
81 know very well when | can see
them murmured Charlie, nearly
crushed Here goes for light"
But when a blaze of light illumined
the room only one Isabel remained
Nacre took her hand.
You are the one he said.
Are you quite sure?" She asked
archly.
"Ah! that's cruel! OF course, am
What will you say to me, Isabel-for.
give me and"
Love you" whispered Isabel
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-08-19

Il hope it's the right one" said Bal.
lantyne, when the marriage ceremony
was over; "but upon my word, he was
almost taking the bridesmaids hand
Instead Of the bride s."-Bonton Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-08-19

1t is a poor plan to tell your secret
over the telephone.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-08-19
AN AWKWARD POSITION.
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hnO YOU think two girls ought to
be born so exactly alike" said
Charlie Dacre. ruefuIIY twisting up
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-28
Death Trap For A Burglar.
With PIunder Worth $2500 He Opens a
Door That Fired a Gun.

With diamonds, rings, watches and
chains worth $4,000 on his person
Thomas Oswald, of Baltimore, whom
the police branded as notorious
crook, killed himself in the act of COM
mitting burglary at Etna, Pa, Satur-
day night. He jlmmied open the
door of Jacob Blumling's shoe store,
on Bridge street, and the opening of
the door pulled string that discharg
ed a gun loaded with buckshot and
set as a trap for Just such an oc'
casion.
The victim received the entire
charge in his groin, and died soon
aflerward without saying a word
about himself or his crime, A satchel
that he carried contained an assort-
ment of skeleton keys and other be-
longings of burglars.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-28
AGNES WALLACE VILLA,

Every lover OF pure and wholesome
drama literally interspersed with
comedy, songs and dances throughout,
should not fail to see Agnes Wallace
Villa, in the greatest of all dramas in
"The World Against Her" at the
Opera House on next Friday evening
Oct. 2oth. This play is regarded as
one of the strongest now before the
Englsh-speaking public. 1t is full of
action-all the incidents are stirring,
the language is vigorous. the charac-
ter sketches are vivid and each climax
is ingeniously contrived and thor
oughly effective. The plot is decid-
edly absorbing and, as worked out in
incidents, situations and dialogue ap-
peals strongly to the sympathles of
men and women alike, exciting the
purest emotions of human nature,
A large number of up to-date
specialties are introduced throughout
the five acts to give 1t liberal guam
tum of fun.
Miss Villa, regarded as one of the
foremost of emotional actresses, who
appears as Madge Carlton, has the
support of strong company of IS
clever artists. a clever feature in
this cast is Baby Cerrette but 3 years
of age. A clever actress, also Little
Vashti in her picturesque dances.
Don't miss this intensely exciting
drama.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-28

A Republican circular says that the
state of Pennsylvania has not lost a
dollar, by reason of the default or mis-
management of state treasurer,
since IS4o. What do the people know
as to what may have been lost by such
default or mismanagement since the
treasury has been in machine Repub-
lican hands Leading Republicans
openly allege that much of the treas
ury assets are fraudulent and worth
less, and nobody can get at the books.
Nobody ever will until the machine is
voted out.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-28

Opera House Thursday evening
Nov. The Alonzo Hatch Electro
Photo Musical Company. 1t includes
the Animitoscope, The Mammoth
Trinopticon and The Wizards Crown
ing invention. A talking and singing
machine. Among other pleasing and
instructive features of this wonderful
entertainment is the accompaniment
of music by famous Tenor and
Italian Harpist descriptive of the
.cenery on the canvas. Let none
miss this rare and interesting perform
ance.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-28

Miss Augusta H. Gilmore, of the
Emerson School of Oratory, Boston,
Mass, will give one of her charming
recitals in the Sunday School room of
the Methodist Episcopal Church,
Bloomsburg, Pa, on Friday evening
of this week. Miss Gilmore's selec-
tions are in the best taste, and her
reciting most natural and entertaining
Her work is SO highly appreciated that
she is called and recalled to the largest
churches in the country. In connec-
ton with her recital next Friday night
the Methodist choir will sing several
choice selections. The admission to
this charming entertainment is tree,
but Hls'er e6eying will be taken at
the door.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-28
Court Proceedings.

Court convened Saturday p. m.
with all the Judges on the bench.
Samuel Neyhard, Jno. S. Mensch
and Chas H. Bomboy appointed in
spector of bridge in Hemlock town.
ship near Buckhorn.
Mordecai Fowler VS.. Geo. K. Hess.
Rule granted to show cause why ap-
peal should not be stricken off.
J. L. Hunsinger VS.. M. A. Markle.
Rule granted to show cause why ap-
peal should not be stricken off.
Oliver Kindt appointed inspector
of elections in Mt. Pleasant twp.
G. c. Peacock, trustee, VS.. Magee
Carpet works. Return of Sheriff is
directed to be amended.
Petition of J. J. Brewer and w. ID
Beckley for order of further distribu
tion of funds of the Bloomsburg Irol
Co. Rule granted as prayed for.
T. r. Everett VS.. S. II. Kesslei
Fl. Fa. Rule for interpleader havin
been entered by the Sheriff by agree
ment of Counsel, rule to Interpleade
is made absolute and S. II. Kessle
the claimant is directed to give bon
in sum of $734.
| In re petition Of Lavina Dewitt fC
restoration to manage her own esta'
and for discharge Of Elias Kreb
Committee. Petition gra~-e1.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-28

In the absence OF Rev. d. N.
Kirkby who was called away by the
death of his sister, services in St.
Paul's Church were conducted by
Mr.. Boggs, Superintendent Of the
Catawissa division of the P. & r.
railroad, on Sunday morning, and by
Mr.. w. P. Meigs, Superintendent Of
the Bloomsbury Car Manufacturing
Co, in the evening. This is the first
time in many years that lay readers
have officiated at Sunday service In
St. Paurs.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-28
1t is reported that the republican

1t is reported that the republican
candidate for Associate Judge is send
ing out circulars to members OF differ
ent secret organizations, announcing
the fact that he is member of such
societies, hoping thereby to secure
their votes. Secret societies have
little to do with politics, but if any one
is to be influenced by the fact, it may
as well be known that Alexander b.
Herring, the Democratic candidate
for Associate Judge, is a member
of the Masons, the P. o. S. of A., the
G.. A. r. and the Columbia County
Veteran Association.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-28
BRIEF MENTION.
About People rou Know.

F.P. Bilmeyer of New York City, was in
town on Saturday.
Mrs. C. B. McIIenry of Benton, spent
Sunday with friends in town.
w. II. Cappalo, collector for Golfers
Publishing House, of Philadelphia, called on
his subscribers in town on Saturday.
William l.. Manning of Brighton, n. V,
spent Saturday in town.
Mrs. w. S. Rishton and son Myron, went
TO Philadelphia on Monday.
Mrs. Chas. Watson McKelvy is spending
this week in Philadelphia.
DR. A. B. Jamison of Washington, D. c.,
has been visiting in this section during the
past week.
Ha,man Unger, Of Polo, Oglc Co.,
Illinois, is visiting his sister Mrs. J. l.. Cir
ton and other relatives in town.
The little daughter Of DIR. and Ms. p.
Welsh, who has been very III, we are glad to
note is improving, aud is considered out oI
danger.
Col. John Jameson aud family left Oh
Tuesday for Quakertown, Pa, where they
will reside They have lived here since
1880, and their departure is regretted by
their many friends. Col. Jameson was inter
es' ed with Collins Bros. in the construction
Of The N. & w. Il. railroad, and had the con
tract alone for the construction of the Is. & )
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-28

Rev. DR.. William Bodine of the
Church of the Saviour, Thirty-eighth
Street above Chestnut, Philadelphia,
is being very strongly mentioned as a
candidate to succeed the late Bishop
Rulison, of the Diocese of Central
Pennsylvania, Episcopal Church. The
election will take place in South
Bethlehem on November 9th. Severa!
other names are mentioned in connec-
ton with the Bishopric.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-28

The Republicans have assumed the
defensive. They are seeking to explain
the treasury steals. Their theory is
that as the state grows the cost of run
ming it grows. But not, Messrs. Repub-
licans, because of that growth. The
growth will not account for the differ
ence between $50, 900, the cost
of Pattison's first term, and $4S,ooo,-
900, the cost of Hastings term.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-28

The following letters are advertised
October Goth, 1897. MI Billie
Bowers, Mrs. Fannie Conner, Mr..
George Evera"d, p f. Flood, MIR.
Il. f. Long, Mr.. Alfred Miller, Mrs.
S. ID. Pitter, Mrs. Alice Snyder,
Irving S. Wood (2), Mr.. Jesse Hol'
lingshead. viii be sent to the dead
letter Office November 9, 1897.
JAMES II. MERCER, 2. M.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-28

Regular preaching services in the
Lutheran Church by the pastor, next
Sabbath morning and evening at TO- 80
and 7 o'clock. Live, practical. inter-
esting themes discussed. In the morn
ing "The man of God" in the evening
"Scenes in the Life Of Paul S. School
at 9 a. IN. c. Z. at 9 p. M. Every
body welcome and cordially invited.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-28
CyerybOdy says So.

Cascarets Candy Cathartc the most Won
Tful medical discovery of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on Kidneys, liver and bowels,
cure headache, fever, habitual constipation
and biliousness. Please buy and try q box
OF q. G. c. to-day; 10, 25, so cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-28
What do the Children Drink2

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have
you tried the new food drink called
Grain o? 1t is delicious and noursh'
ing and takes the place of coffee. The
more Grain,O you give the children
the more health you distribute through
their systems. Grain.O is made Of
pure grains, and tastes like choice
coffee but costs about / the price. All
grocers sell it. I5c and 25c.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-28

The ballot is not at all complicated
this year. 1t is seven columns wide,
but there are only six names in the
longest columns. A mark in the circle
at the top Of the second column will
vote the whole Democratic ticket,
and that is the way to vote.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-28

The Ladies Exchange held in the
Centre Street Basement of H. J..
Clark's Store each Saturday morning
from nine to twelve will have for sale +:
dressed chickens, sliced ham, salads,
besides all varieties of pies, cakes, etc.
An itemized announcement of their
Thanksgiving Sale will appear later.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-28

Competition defed in Bloomsbury.
Either in Make, Price, Fit, Quantity
or Quality of goods to select from Of
clothing made to order at ready made
prices at Maier, Clothier, Tailor, Hat
ter and Furnisher. 8I9-I2t
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-28

1t is an evidence of weakness that
the Republicans are Juggling in the
tariff and the money question to save
Beacon, McCauley and the state ma
chine. They are even appealing
piteously to the war veterans to aid
them in their distress. The state is
being flooded with circulars contain
ing such appeals.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-28

The Philadelphia "Record" is right
in declaring that vote for any but
the Democratic candidates is a vote
for the Republican machine. The one
and only chance of redeemlng the
treasury of the state from Republican
machine control is in Democratic sue
cess.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-28

Charles Johnson, who has been at
Lancaster for the past few months,
accumulatng knowledge in the art of
watch making, returned home Satur-
day and accepted position with J.
+. Roys. Mr.. Johnson is a pains
taking, careful workman.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-28

John Kiefer, aged about forty-hve
years, died at his home on the Reu.
ben Shuman farm in Mainvlle last
waek. He formerly resided in Blooms
burg. The funeral services took
place on Friday, conducted by Rev.
B. c. Conner.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-28

The vacant room next to Malers
Clothing Store, will be occupied in
the near future byJ F. Courser, Of
Towanda. He intends opening a
Shoe Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-28

John Haley of Rupert, and Miss
Mary Hennessy, of this town were
married in the Catholic Church by
Rev. Mccain, at 9 o'clock Wednes-
day morning.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-28

Mrs. Harrison Shaffer died at her
home on Poplar Street on Friday
evening Of last week. The deceased
was thirty-fve years old and had been
a sufferer for a long time. A hus-
band and two children survive.
Funeral took place Monday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-28

John Ellis of the Broadway Store,
has accepted a position at Lehighton,
Pa. John has made many friends
dunng his stay here, and regret to see
him leave.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-28
Jewsler and optician.
Iry me COL UDlBLAN a year.
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Solid oak combination book case
and writing desk, glass front, bevel
mirror at top, only 5000 at the Leader
Department Store,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-28

We have just opened some wonder
full values In Ladies and Children
Winter Wraps.
The Leader Department Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-28

Negotiations have just been COM
pleted whereby Gliding & Co. take
the Shoe Store of Jones & Walter.
The change will take effect January
Ist next. This will make Gidding &
Co., complete outhtters after that
date.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-28

The wedding Of A. Bruce Hartman
Of this town and Miss Cora A.
Schloyer, will take place at the home
Of the brides parents at Berwick
to-day.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-28

Tabourettes, or Jardinier Stands, in
oak, malachite or mahogany finish, only
7oc at the Leader Department Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-28

Next Tuesday is election day.
Vote early, and vote the whole
Democratic ticket.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-28

A new lot of general warranty
deeds just printed and for sale at this
Office.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-28

WANTED.-A lot ranging from IS
to 80 acres with good building on. Ad-
dress P. O. Box IA, Light Street, Pa.
7-I-tf
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-28

1t will pay you to examine our new
line of all wool dress goods at soc.
The Leader Department Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-28

You should see our SIS sideboard.
The Leader Department Store.