STJFFIjEIIElsrT KDO
COLUMBIANS
THE
BLOOMSBUKG. PA., FRIDAY OCTOBER 20, 1882.
The County Vnlr.
J.AllOK ATTUNDANCK AND FISH KXIIIlltTION.
niuMtcniiinuiini faSrJot this
luinbia County Agricultural Society was
Coluinl;
held on
tho 11th., 18th., liltli, and 14tli.
lusts. Tlio Arst. two days tho attendance
WftS xfiiMvwife-'to tilt Hih m nwh-
most eonMantly. On Friday thu weather
was more favorable though, by .110, .means
pleasant. "ftotwftWumirilg'tiiisi'tlio crowd
licgnu to gathur early hi the day. Wagon
loais of. peoplo camu in front the coiintry
in 'iMvff prViccsslbns, mid fcvery arriving
train brought hundreds of visitors, so that
by noon there was a dense mass of peoplo
onitko'falrgronwll,.,. Tho nuniuer of (tick
ets sold on Friday was" about 0,700, on
Saturday about 8,fQ0 and altogether 11,203.
Saturday was a bright day, Mid again tho
grounds weru crowded, il'tlio Weather
liAd been' favorable1 'the Attendance Would
have been larger than ever before.
11m KXIIIIUT8.
Tlieru Was an unusually line display of
all sorts of ' articles. Tho ' assortment 6f
cannt'd1 fruit tiild 'domestic manufactures',
was a very creditable one, and said to bo
larger than for many rears. Tho usual
big piiinpkln?,)co"t3,"ilo"is"tlnu poinfo'es','
grain, etc. vcre'allprcscnt nndspoko Well
for our agricultural classes. Tlio display
of agricultural machinery was unusually
huge.
i
M. C'. SLOAN & IlltO,
exhibited a number of their handsome
wagons and sleighs. They make buggies,
carriages, phaetons, spring wagons, etc.
and no establishment In the statu can turn
out better work. The llnlsh of nil their
wagons is of the finest and cannot be sur.
passed. Their wldo reputation has been
justly earned,
DAVID UnvE.NBIiltG.
We must not omit tlio artistic display of
our popular Merchant Tailor, David Low
enberg. Tlio many decant and hand
somely made garments attracted the niton.
Hon of great crowds, and wo art! sure thu
various garments on exhibition speak high
for the skill of the employees of this estab
lishment. We noticed the quality of some
of the garments as being extra line. Thu
very lluu French worsted, satin.llned suit
was really superb. Thu fancy vests were
gotten up in a style to please the most fas
tldlous tasto of our lesthetieyoung men,
Tho beautiful Elyslnn beaver overcoats wo
think aru equal to any Jlilng wc ever saw,
in fact, we are'.spro'thu dlsplaydfi'gnrments
as specimens of nrtistlc skill and taste can
not bo surpassed, whllu tho various produc
tions of French, German, English and
American manufacturers could be seen in
the different garments on view. The llttlo
Hoys' depar,tmeuUwus really.uidquc.ji The
pretty su1tsti'nrt'"lri?ovcfcoafslwfte admlr
ed by loving mothers, while tho many dif
ferent styles represented high class skill of
designer and maker. Thu display of
trunks, valises, traveling bags and robes
was very line. "The Hudson Hay Wolf
lJobV ,Wii5. Exceedingly lrjcli whllu thu
many other "black, grey and white robes
were much admired- The display of
goods of David Lowenbcrg is but a fair
sample of the large btock of line goods to
be found at his store. Tlio display was nr.
ranged by Mr.-Lowenbcrg's cutter and sup
crlntem'lent.'MrJolin ItTbwnsend, mid
wu must compliment him upon the taste
which ho exhibited, not only in tlio disposal
of thu goods to the best advantage, hut In
the manufacture of many of them.
J, hai.t.ki:.
No 'deifllrtinehl at trauicd inoro
v
Attention
tlmiVtmit "of" J. 'Saltzer, the-c'ntenirtsliig
agent for musical instruments and sewing
machines. Ho exhibited tho White and
Davis machines and a number of skilled
operators weru in attendance to show oil
the capabilities of theso machines. Thu
way in which they1 did their work and thu
kind of work that was donu with them was
wonderful and excited great admiration.
Mr. Salt.er also showed the Weber, Hard.
man, and tho Ivors & l'ond pianos and tho
Estey orgai and the s.wect strains drawn
trom lii:m ny goon, ,1 iinunijyi mmyo i
traded' t crowd) When ; Vpji want a
sew-
ing machine
organ or plan
land go to bai
dt.er.
w, 11. VETTEII,
also exhibited pianos, organs and sewing
machines. All of the best quality.
C. (!. OAU.ICINAN.
Thu display of stoves and heaters by Mr,
(lalllgnnn was a lino one. Thu new style
of parlor stoves kept by him aru beauties.
Hu has a largu stock of them at his storo
under tho opera house.
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Neatness and elegance combined betoken
thrift and tastu in thu possessor, inoro
iimn this, it harmonizes man's work with
tho beauties of nature, feasts tlio evo and
gladdens tho Intellectual fancies. On the
contrary, a neglect of thu adornments that
beautify a home, mars nature, deteriorates
tlio value of nn estate, and produces actual
discomfort In mnuy families. Leave 110
loop-holes for trouble to creep in, not only
replace tho flying shingles, but let the
weather-stained b.illdlng bo renewed by
tresli and clean paint beforo tho wintry
winds howl and tlio leafless trees make It
still inoro bleak and sere. To those thus
minded wu recommend the llcady-Mixcd
and Paste, Lead and Zinc Faints, inanu-
factured by Henry S. Hcay of Rupert, Pa,,
the full exhibit of which, together with tlio
lino display of Puro Lead, Fine. Colors,
Metallic Drown, Pure Llusecd Oil, Putty,
&c, those visiting tho fair grounds could
not fail to notice. Climatic changes do
not act upon them readily. They seem, to
stand tho test and strnln of cold and frost,
dry "and heat, rain and sunshinu anil yet
look fresh and clear for years to come, be-
cause great caru is taken that only tlio
bat materiati bo used, thorough work In pre
paration, neatness and llnlsh in putting up
and dispatch In cxccutlnc orders, the
whole under tho personal supervision of
the proprietor, upon whom you may call
or send for circulars at once, then test for
yourself and at tho same timu encourage
homo manufacture.
I. W. IIA1!TMAN ifc son
exhibited some very handsoinu shawls and
other goods. We can give no description
of them, but advise nil our readers to call
at their store and see for themselves.
j. .1. nuowKi:
exhibited somu handsome, rugs and ear
pets from his carpet store.
O. B. KMtMAN,
had a tine display from a handsome carri
age hu mess down to thu heaviest teaming
harness all well made and finely finished.
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Also exhibited some tine harness.
w. .1. C011KLI..
Thd section occupied by Mr. Corell was
tilled witli elegant furniture. There was a
parlor and chamber set.
1.1.0YD mu.os
had a fine display of llowcrs, plants and
baskets from his green house.
Among thu fancy articles was a banner
worked by Miss Ida Ulsel of Williams
port. It was a stork embroidered on crimson
satin and plush. The work was exquis
itely donu and at a little distance could
scarcely be distinguished from a painting.
TUB HACKS.
The mule racu did not take place, owing
to tho weather. In the county sporting
list, tho following entries weru made:
HlackJIawk, owned by A.M. Ent; vanity
Fair, owned by S. K. Heller ; Hay Dan,
owned by W. Ilartzel and Anne owned by
J. B. Hunt. Anne took three straight
heats, and tho race, Vanity Fair, second,
Hay Dan, third, time 2:51.
i-oi.T Tiior.
J. W. Hldlay's Joiinlo, Henry .Stewart's
Hlack Hawk, and H. L. Vaudersllce's
Dolly were entered. Jennlu took three
heats, Mack Hawk, second, time, 11:50.
KAllMElts' I.InT.
Entries : (!. P. Armstrong's Frank, William
Hldlay's sorrel, May, Samuel Hldlay's
Fannie- Frank took thu ra cu.
Ol'KN TO AM..
This was tho best racu of the fair. The
entries were Anne, owned by J. H. Hunt;
Edwanl A., owned by William Hughes, of
Hazlctou, and MMiap, owned by John
Jjcrr, of Danville. Thu judges weru .loslali
ltalstou, Dr. T. J. Swisher, Daniel Morris,
Samuel Hagenhnch and Dr. Hengau. The
score is as follows 1
1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. Gth.
Anne, 3 12 11
-Mishap, 1 3 1 2 !1
Edward H. !l !1 U 2
Time, 1st., 2:33; 2d., 2i3l ; :!d.,2:,li0i 4th.,
2:30; 0th., 2:20.
Anno came in behind on the fith. heat,
but it was justly given to her because sliu
did fair trotting whllu thu others ran most
of the way.
Theru was a bicycle exhibition by tlireo
gentleman whose names wo have not learn
ed, one from Danville, one from Now York
and one from Canada, on Saturday after,
noon. The Canadian struck a soft spot
which pitched lilni headlong from his
bicycle, but no damage was done, further
than soiling his clothes.
There was also n foot race, but it excited
but little Interest. Thu schemes of the many
swindlers for getting money weru various.
Onu fellow who offered 11 largu scoop full of
candy for 10 cents, had a false bottom in
tho scoop so thatltiucasuied not more than
half.iut much as it appeared to hold. An
other who had a lottery wheel, containing
among other things, n watch, had a lever
by which he' could keep tho point from
fulling on tlio watch. It missed lire ouco
however, nnd hu was obliged to hand over
tho watch under a threat of getting ids
head punched.
1 At tlio largo sido show tho game practic
ed was in giving change. A supply of tlireo
cent pieces was kept on hand nnd when
change was required a tlireo cent piece,
was slipped in among ten cent peiccs. Tlio
ticket seller claimed It was u mistake, when
detected, hut It happened too" many times
for an accident. The managemwit of thu
fair should not allow such fellows on tho
grounds hereafter
Court lroceccIltiKH.
An adjourned Court was held on Friday,
October 0, His Honor Win. Elwell, Prcsl
dent Judge nnd Hons. James Laku nnd F.
L. Shuman on thu bench.
D. W. Wnltcr vs. James P. Lewis. On
motion judgment ordered to bo stricken
oil and aflldavlt Of defense tiled.
Inquest on body of Charles Weiser of
Montour, approved.
Polly Brown vs. Geo. Lazarus, ct. al.
On motion jud gment for want of nn ap
pearance
Corn, vs. Win. H. Abbott ct. al. Opinion
tiled giving judgment for plantlffs.
In matter of County Bridge across Sus
quehanna river ut Hloomsburg. Opinion of
Court tiled, setting aside the report because
viewers had not been properly sworn.
Chas. F. Golla was naturalized in open
Court.
Win. F. Keller vs. N- & W. B. rall-wny
company. Petition for jury toj view
grounds tiled. '
Est. S. S. llunyon. Citation on Admin,
minlstrator to tile account.
Margaret Bowers Admr. vs. N. & W. B.
railway company. Win. H. Fishcr.Harman
John, Joseph Geiger, James Bishop. Wash
Ington Fisher and Nathan Miller appointed
viewers.
11. B. Mcthcrill was naturalized,
Martha D. Vanderslicu vs. Bobecca
Vanderslicu's Admr. Judgment for want
of 11 plea for 703,14 with Interest from
June 1, 1882.
Est. Anthony Hunslnger. Sale of real
estate ordered.
McAlamey vs. S. P. Wolvcrton. Addi
tional exceptions filed by leavu of Court.
Est. Annio E. Kressler. Sale of real es
tate ordered.
Est. Michael Lemon. Sale of realty
ordered.
Est. Mary Bltncr. Auditor's report
continued finally and guardian disclmiged.
In matter of Episcopal burial grounds of
Hloonisburir. Unon petition Court de
creed tho same to hu a nuisance.
Est. Joshua Brink. Supplemental audit
continued.
Est. Hobert Walkins. Petition for par-
tltion tiled and inquest awarded.
Est. John Sands. Itetum of private
sale tiled and rule granted to show causo
why the sainu shall not bo continued.
Court adjourned to meet Nov. Otli at 8
a. m.
Chairman Cooper seems to place his
only hope of electing Beaver in his
ability to buy Irish votes. He lias
placed fifty thousand dollars '.in the
hands of John Birmingham, of Luzerne
county, for tho purpose of organizing
the labor movement. jsirunnguam
issued a call for a convention over his
own name as chairman, lint thu mem
bcrn of tiio county committee of tlio
Greenback Labor Parly of Luzerne
county, seeing the purpose that Hit-
lninL'lmm had 111 view, that it was to
carry out the wishes of Chairman
Cooper, and betray the voters, immed
iately published tho following card
over their own signatures:
'This is to certify that we, members
of tho Labor County Committee, the
last selected in this county, do not
recognize the call of Mr. Birmingham,
11s emanating by out- authority, anil wo
hereby repudiate tho name. In our
opinion, it is inexpedient at this lato
day of the canvass of 1881', to attempt
a lo-organization of tho Labor Party 111
tins county tlio effort must provo a
failure and we, especially repudiate
any call that is niailo to subserve tho
personal ends of the individual calling
tlio same."
Tho election of governor in 1878
was accomplished by buying votes, but
this year the voters havo their eyes
open "and do not propose to bo misled.
Sonio othenyenr Cooper may bu nblo
to buy votes but it can't bu done this
year.
PATTISON'S GREAT SPEECH
Till: llKMOOltATIO CANDIIJATU ON Till'.
1S9UK9 or Tin: cami-awn
nr. l'oiNTd out xr.r.nr.n ur.rouMs is this
STATK (lOVKUNMKNT AND SHOWS
now tiiky Aiti: to nr.
AOCO.Ml-I.ISIIKIi.
At a reception to tho Democratic
Stato candidates by the Commonwealth
Club of Phila. on Tuesday evening,
Sept. 10, Hon Hobert Kraory 1'attison,
Democratic candidato for Governor
spoko uh follows :
Mk. Pitf.sii)i:NT and G r.NTi.r. Jt en I
thank tho Commnmvealth Club for this
tribute to tlio Stato candidates. 1 am
glad to bo present at a reception tendered
by an association, which, us I under
stand, had its origin in the desire to
assist 111 placing the Democratic party
in l'lnladelpbm 111 accord witntne popu
lar demand for administrative reform
and the mmlication ol the public ser
vice. Aly engagements as a puuuo 01
ficinl have inado it impossible for mo to
embrace tho many opportunities hither
to presented for meeting the peoplo
throughout the state. I do not mean
to neglect tho duties of one office for
the purposo of being elevated to
another.
I cannot resist a feeling of diffidence
when I contemplate tho importance of
tlie responsible oflico for which I have
been named. Tho reflection which I
havo given to the subject has streng
thened my convictions of tlio trust im
posed upon tlio executive of tho com
monwealth. Tlio people through their
constitution have commanded that ho
shall tako care that the laws be faith
fully executed. This injunction car
ries witli it a weight of meaning that
grows in importance with atteutivo
consideration. It means moro than
that tho governor shall be a mere auto,
maton to sign his name to acts of legis
lation, nominate men to office and draw
his yearly salary. Tho constitution in
vests liim witli the highest and gravest
responsibilities. 15y his veto, if faith
fully and firmly exercised, the Gover
nor is a check upon hasty, extravagant
and pernicious legislation. Ho has
tho right to an account of their stew
ardship from tlio heads of all tho exeo
tivc departments 1 Tho treasurer who
is tho custodian of the people' money ;
the auditor-general who is tho chief ac
counting officer of the commonwealth
and tlic"inspectorof every draft drawn
against tlio treasury : the secretary of
internal affairs, who lms n general
supervision of the corporations of the
state and her business and material
interests j tlio attorney-general, the
superintendent of public instruction,
the secretary of the commonwealth all
aro subject to tho inquisition of the
duel inagistato ot tne peopio cnargcu
witli the faithful execution of the laws.
TMU JUST KXr.CUTION OK LAW.
Tho iust execution of criminal law,
also is in his keepini?. By the inordi
nate exercise of cxecutivo, clemency tho
prison doors may bo opened and tlio
transgressors of the law escapo just
punishment. It is n mistake to sup
pose that a favorable decision of tlio
pardon board is conclusive upon tho
executive. The recommendations of
that board nio advisory merely. By
the fundamental law tho final power to
grant pardons is vested in tlio governor,
who alone is responsible for the exeicise
of tliis grave duty.
I tako advantage of this opportunity
to say that, in my judgment, tho is
sues of tho coming election are confined
within tho four corners of our stale.
Between Lake Erio and tho Delaware
anil from the Northern tier to tho
Southern border is to bo found tho rea
son for every question legitimately
entering into the contest. Any at
tempt to import issues is an effort to
detract public attention from the real
questious involved in tho campaign.
This occasion would not justify mo in
making a lengthy speech. It may be
litting, however, that I brielly state 0110
or two thoughts upon matters that im
press me ns important for present
public consideration.
One of the gravest evils in our poli
tical system is the low estimate of duty
held by public functionaries. This
arises from their failure to recogni.o
this fundamental idi-a of our govern
niont : That a public ollieo is a public
trust to bo executed for tho benefit of
the whole people ; to whom alone of.
Ilcinls owo responsibility and of whose
will they should bo tho faithful expo,
iients. When this conception of duty
is lost sight of or modified, tlio way is
open for an immediate, certain and con
stant degeneraoy of tho public service.
A merely mechanical and negligent
performance of oflicial functions followa
tlio obliteration of theso ntandards(of,
duty. This results from tho Jong 0911
tihuunco in power of selfish polifical
leaders, and is a most serious evil in
tho public service. No ' one can esti
mate tho injury and losslho peoplo suf
fer from this oauso alone. ''
T1IK "IIOSS" SYSTKM.
Thero is a widespread discontent at
what is forcibly called "boss" govern-,
ment. This is not without much rea-.
son. Popular discontent lias generally
good cause, for the peoplo havo no ad
vantage in unnecessary agitation and
disorder. Tho great qvil of "bosa''
government is that tho interest of tlio,
official is made inimical to faithful pub
lic service. His interest is nqt on the
side of fidelity to the public weal, but
911 that of abject obedience to tho
orders of the "machine" and ho follows,
his interest.
A wise economy must bo enforced in
the public expense. Profuse expendi-.
lin e uy Kovernmcnt is not only burden
some in itself but generates in officials
a spirit ol protltgacy winch permeates
even private life. Lxtravaganco breeds
extravagance. Every useless expendi
ture creates an excuso if it does not
causo a necessity for further waste'.
This is true in many ways, not always
perceptiblo to the public, but whioh be
come apparent upon an investigation of
systems. Peculation may bo gross but
can be detected. Mcro financial extra
vagance can be measured and corrected.
The usual and ordinary "leaks" at last
discover themselves and can be stopped.
But thero is a profligacy that invades
systems, that is wrapped up in statutes;
that has tho protection of the law and
warrants of long usage. It is tho growth
of years, has been line upon, lino writ
ten into your legislation, represents tho
concentrated ingenuity of a succession
of publio blunders and extends from tho
highest department in tho state to tho
lowest iu tlio municipality.
O110 manifestation of this nbuso may
bo designated by the term "place-making".
Tho numerous multiplication of
ollices. The creation of useless and ox
extravagant boards, trusts and commis
sions is a broad channel of wasto thorugh
which tho peoplo are yearly despoiled
of millions. A serviceable politician
is out of place and must bo provided for
a recorder's oiliyp is immediately created,
A junto of leaders determino to pool
their desigits upon tlio treasury a de
pendant legislature mtlicts a delinquent
tax upon tho community. Tho "spoils"
still being found insufficient, some vast
public improvement is suggested and a
scheme for publio work is designed, big
enough to take in some of tho ucedy of
both parties.
AN UIKIKNT AND l'KACTIOAI. UK
FOItM. Tho abolition of unnecessary ollices,
the reduction of tlio number of public
dependants, tho narrowing of responsi
bility and economy in publio expence,
constitute an urgent and practical re
form. This would bo a substantial ben
elit to the people. To lessen tho cost
of government lightens tho burdens of
labor. Tho authors and abettors of the
evils under which tho people suffer, aro
now on their trial iu this common
wealth. After a long stewardship thoy
will bo judged by deeds and not by dec
larations. Professions aro easily made:
but tho peoplo havo been fed on such
dry husks uo long that tlioy havo resol
ved to determino who shall bo their
servants, not by what has been prom
ised for tho future but by what has
been done in the past.
I again thank this organization for
tlio kindness of this reception and the
opportunity it bus afforded mo of saying
these brief words.
Mr. and Mrs. Scovillo nro besieging
tlio Chicago courts witli various bills,
cross bills; etc. , directed against each
other, containing most scandalous char
ges. Scarcely a day passes without
one or the other appearing in some new
phase in tho courts. Their bills aro
generally of tho least possible interest,
and their quarrels nro actively promo
ted by officious outsiders.
"Tho Packer colliery No. 2 of tho
Lehigh Ynlloy Coal "Company, was
lotaly destroyed by liro last Thursday
evening, tho loss was 850,000, This
colliery Bhipped about 100 cars per day
and employed between -100 and 500
hands.