The Columbian. J. S. Biflnbsnder.,f Ellt' BLOOMSBURG, PA. FKIDAY, NOVEMBER, 27, 1885. VICE-PRESIDENT HENDBIOKS DEAD. Just ss wo go to press wo loam that Vieo-Prosidetit Iltmlricls died very suddenly nl Iiih resideuuu at Indianapo lis a few initintca beforo livo o'clock, Wednesday afternoon of paralysis of Iho brain. Will givo n full ocoonnt next week. Tho Sentinel of tho 13 lust com plained because tho "Notioo to Tax Collectors'' is not published in its col umns, and incidentally criticizes John 5. Caicy, commissioners' clerk, for ad vertising it over his own name. Mr. Casey lias simply followed tho prece dent established by his predecossor in office, William Krickbaum, in so ad vertising this notice. Wo lind in tho files of tho Coi.umiuan of August 25th 1876, a "Notice to tax collectors," Bignod by William Kriekbai'm, Com missioners' clerk. Another similar notico appeared October, G, 1870 s and another on December 21, 1877. A notice to assessors appeared November 24, 1870, with tho samo signature, and a notice concerning a county loan, signed in tho samo way, appoarcd September M, 1877. Previous to Mr. Casey's incumbency there was no sys tem in tho form of publishing tho no tice to tax collectors. It was signed sometimes by tho commissioners, sometimes by tho clerk, and once, in 1878, by tho county treasurer. As it is only a matter of form anyway, tho slur falls short of its intended effect. Tho milk in tho cocoanut is that Mr. Krickbaum wanted to bo mado com missioners' clerk and failed, henco his attacks on John B. Casoy his, success ful competitor. The Scalp Law. It would bo well if all tho farmers and farmer's boys in this Common wealth know that on tho 23d of last Juno tho Legislature passed a law for the benefit of agriculture and tho pro tection of game, by offering a bounty $2 for every wildcat killed, $1 for overy led or gray fox slain, and 50cts, lor every mink, weasel, hawk and owl. Persons killing any of the above, and desiring to avail themselves of the provisions of tho law, must go before a justice of thu peace with the slain bird or animal and make affidavit of the time and place of killing, or the pelt of tho animal only may bo pro duced. The justice thereon will Ustie a certificate directed to the Commis sioners of tho county in which the animal was killed, stating when, where and by whom, whereupon the Commis ioncrs will give an order upon the County Treasurer for the sum called for. If any one fraudulently tries to collect such premiums a fino of 500 or one year's imprisonment, or both, awaits his illegal enterprise. Patents Granted. Patent? granted to citizens of Pennsylvania on Nov. 17, 1885, and reported expressly for the Coi.umhiak by C. A. Snow & Co. Patent law yers, opposito U. S. Patent OIHce, Washington, D. C. : R. G. Nagle, Bangor, Water elevator ; I. Brooke, Pottstown, Nutlock ; A. Cannon, High Spire, Vegetable Cutter ; II. B. Chess Pittsburg, Uoll grinder ; W. P. Con nor, Bloomsburg, Umbrella Frame ; J. L. Cousins, Kane, Heat regulator for incubators j J. II. Crenier, Braddock, Drying air. Wm. E. Depp, Brook ville, Toy ; J. Lee, Plymouth, Hy drant i A. B. Farquar, York, Power Hat press ; B. F. Gorsuch, Mai tins burg, Fifth wheel ; M. II. Gray, Pitts burg, Expansion joint ; W. II. Grier, Hazleton, Vehiclo spring; J. T. Ham bay, Pittsburg, Switch & Signal ap paratus ; M. O. Hawkins, Edinbor ough, Engine governor ; A. T. Iloiser, Scranton, Shovel handle ; R. A. John ston, Roller skating devbe ; W. II. Stetson, North East. Steam engine governor ; J. G. Bickel, Morton, Hy draulic brake j J. A. McConnell, Pitts burg, Cigar bunching macluno ; F. L. Mcllvaine, Gap, Rotary Engine j CJ. E. Williams, Pittsburg Regulator Valvo ; J. A. Poi't, McShcrrytown, Tobacco treater ; S. C. Rhodes, Brad ford, Mcchanism for converting mo tion ; A. L. Rich, Allegheny, Bustle j F. W. Roborshaw, Pittsburg, Hoze nozzle ; J. W. Roop, Harrisburg, Bji bed fence machine ; W. L. Scaife, Allegheny, Tubo joint ; R. II. Smith, i'lttstmrg, was producer j Ji. A. Ueli ling, Bethlehem, Water circulation. The New Tax Laws. The theory that personal property should pay its share of taxes is a good one, but tho laws nt present in force do not reacli tho desired result. Tho now tax law is cumbersome, and is object ionablo becauso it compels every man to make known his privato business to tho public. Tho Lancaster Intellajen cer calls it an abortivo law, and says : . "Wo l'mltro that tho new state tax law will provo a failure and that its ad ministration will bo abortive, if iho blanks and instructions furnished to the assessors aro a fit presentation of its plan and operation. Tho tax-pay ers aro required to make out a com plete statement ot their aituirs, accord ing to rather confusing and obscure instruction, under pains and penalties ot perpiry it they talsify and, if they decline to maku return, Uis assessor can guess at their proper assessment, tho commissioners will ndd ou per cent, and tho victim can appeal. Wo predict that very fow returns will bo made tinder these circumstan ces, and tho assessors will go on guess ing, making assessments at their own sweet will, letting thoso whom they favor escape, piling it on to whom tlioy dislike, and tho incbtnlity and unfairness of tho result will bo aggra vated rather than relieved by tho uni form addition of fifty per cent. Tho law 6ceni3 to bo lamo and inade quate; it will not enforce itself, it is plain; and tho plan it provides for its enforcement is no iuprovemcnt on existing method?." Steps have been taken in Berks county to test tho constitutionality of tho law, and Chester county will follow suit. A pool composed of taxpayers of tlio two counties has been formed to resist tho law. Tho matter is exciting much intrest, and the unpopularity of tho law is manifested in tho earnest endeavors of tho pcoplo to fight it j down. ! THE COLUMBIAN A.ND The Murder of John Skarploss. TUB AOEl gUAKKU I.KAVKS 1119 HRK- sun: at nioiit to hum a tiiav- EI.Kll IN D1ST1IKSS, AND 18 KK.t.l.KI) I.1KK AN OX TlIK UNKNOWN MAN ESCAPES. John Shnrpless, a vonernblo Quaker, 02 years old, who had not an enemy in tho world, was decovod from his tiro- sldo noar Chester on Sunday night into a barn 100 feet from his door and bru tally murdered. Mr. Sharploss was tho head of tho descendants of tho John Sharplcss who came to this coun try with William Penn, and tho mur der was committed upon land that tho founder of tho Commonwealth oavo to tho (Junker pioneer of what was to bo one of tho most prominent Pennsylva nia families. There was no possiblo reason for tho crime except wanton bloodthlrstiness or a desiro to rob or outrage. Tho perpetrator was cither a colored man or a whilo man with his face blackened, it is not certain which. The nharpless family Uvo quietly and at pcaco with all thu world upon a iarm of sixty-live acres, two miles from Chester. John Sharplcss had been a farmer all his life, and from Quaker thrift was wealthy. Ho was always looked up to by the members of tho Society of Friends as a leader among them, When tho Sharpless family in 1882 eclobrated tho bi-cen-tcnnial of tho arrival in this country of their first American ancestor, John Sharplcss, tho Chestor farmer presided over their festivities and congratulatory meetings. Tho farmhouse, a fino verandahed building, is about two hundred yards from tho road. It is surrounded by tall trees. At night the country is dark and unfrequented. The nearest farm to the Sharpless homestead is thai of Joseph E. Mickle, a third of a mile away. jUr. bharplcss, his wito and Miss Pratt, his wife's sister, wore sitting m their largo parlor on Sunday night, conversing quietly beforo going to bed. The anoicnt caao clock had just struck nino when there was a loud knocking at tho door. The old man lifted up one of tho lamps, and, going to the hall, took down tho heavy chain and undid the bolts. It was raining bard, and a tall, heavy man, with a black face, stepped hastily in. Ho wore a slouch hat, which completely coyered his hair. A handkerchief un der his chin hid his neck. IIo seemed to bo thoioughly wrapped up. They thought at the limo that it was to pro tect him from iho rain. "Good evening, friend," said the farmer, kindly. "Whai can I do for thiol" "I was driving a buggy up the road with three la lies in it," said tho man, "and the traces broke. If I could get a rope wo might fix it and go on." 'I will put tho harness in my Bt'ible at thy disposal," responded John Sharp less, who was a mm who never turned from his door anyoii) for whom he could do anything. It was well known in tho vicinity that ho always gave lodging to any wayfarer. Then tho old man bustled about, putting on Ills broadbrim hat and heavy overcoat, buttoning the collar up to keep out tbo rain. Whilo ho was thus engaged Mrs. Sharpless converged with tho stranger to put him at his cap. He stood in the entry and awkwatdly anx ious to ayoid tho light. Mr. Sharp less noticed that tie had projecting teeth and a pi eminent nose. There was somtoVuig queer about tbo upper lip that made her think that ho had ill fitting false tee'.li or something in his mouth. It impeded his speech. His skin seemed artificially blackened. "Is it a white or a colored maul" she whispored to her husband as ho light ed a lantern and prepared to go out. "I think he's wiiite," Mr. Sharpless answered, and then both lelt. Tho men went toward tho stable, 100 feet from tho house. Tho women discuss ed tho unfortunalo position of tho ladies waiting in tho dark and lonely road. Both Miss Pratt and Mrs. Sharpless regretted that tho ill-favored coachman had not accepted their offer to go and invito the ladies into the house pending repairs to tho convey ance. It was raining quite fiercely, and the trees outside creaked loudly as they bowed to tho heavy wind. Half an hour passed and Mr. Sharp less did not return. The women be camo uneasy. Miss Pratt determined to go out and see if she could see any thing ot tho party to whom the acci dent had happened. She waded through mud and puddles to the stable, where a light was burning brightly. She called loudly to her brother-in-law, but there was no answer. She was afraid to go in tho building. She then w.ilked through tin storm to tho ad joining farm to ask tho assistance of Mr. Mickle, as there wero no men in the Sharpless farmhouse and she was jearful of danger. Whilo she was gone tho colored stranger astonished the ladies by walk ing boldly into tho house, and in a threatening manner demanded money. Tho women becamo afraid that some thing had happened to Mr. Sharpless. They answered that there was no cash in tho house. "Well, then," insisted the scoundrel, "I want to see that little girl who was sitting hero." "She has gone to bed," replied Mrs. Sharplcss, becoming indignant and un easy. "Well, then, go and wake her up," tho man retorted angrily. Mrs. Sharp less refused to do this, but offered to call tho colored people who worked on tho farm. Just then the insolent and unwelcome guest missed Miss Pratt, and seemed to suspect that she had gone for help, and hastily withdrew, By this time Miss Pratt and Mr. Mickle had reached the stable. They found at tho door tho farmer's um brella. Ticmbling with fear and ox citement they wont in. On tho hard floor, just uuder tho hook on which hung the topj that tho worthy old Quaker, eagi-r to help somo one, had gone to get, lay John Sharpless, quite dead. Two cruel wounds on the backof thu head showed that ho had beou struck once with sharp and onco with a blunt instrument. Thcro was a cut about nn mull and a half long through the back ol tho old Quaker hat, and on tho felt was something like iron rust that might liavo como off a hatch- et. Tho hoad lay within a few inches of one of the horses feet. Tho body was carried into tho house and reverently placed on a lounge, whilo the wuo and tho sister-iu-law, dumb from Hidden grief, sat, hardly able to com"2 ehend that tbo husband and brother, who had left them half an hour before, glad to do an act of oharity, lay horribly murdered at tho hands of a ruffian, who had appealed to his best instincts to get an oppor tunity to deal a beadly blow. The police of Chester wero notified anil telegianis sent out In every direc tion, but tho murderer has net been caught. Juhii Sharpltbs was a rela tive of Joseph SLarplt ss, of this town, and J. K. Sharplcss, of Catawltwa. About Dan Soybort, HOW DETECTIVE HOM.ANIt CAM 13 TO 1IU Ktlt't.OYKII TO t'EltllET IIIM OUT AND IIRINtt HIM TO JUSTICE. A correspondent of tho New Dealer, writing from Soybcrlvlllo' under dato of Nov. 21st, gives tho following in- formation about a well known charac ters Dan Soybert and his brother John and their gang had tho namo of robbing tho country round for twenty years past. John was shot in tho back after having escaped from tho jail at Blooms burg, where ho was nwaiting trial for stealing horses mid mules, and it is al leged, killing them and feeding parts to a largo drovo of hogs belonging to his brother Dan, and peddling tho rest through tho country, telling tho pcoplo mat it was butisio meat imported iiom tho West. After being shot and find ing thnt tho wound was a bad one ho wont to Wilkes-Barre, and under an assumed name died in tho hospital. Doctor Walton was tho next to die, leaving Dan alone. IIo then looked around him for other tools and ho found tho notorious Abo Whipple.who had just been liberated from tho East ern Penitontiary.wliaro ho had already served thrco terms, and who was look ed upon as a professional horso thief throughout Now Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York. Seybert furnished Whipple with a house to livo in and a horso and wagon to skirmish with. Grain cribs, stables, and smoke houses wero robbed all the way fiom Pittston to Williamsport and tho farmers becoming alarmed for the safety of their hoi scs concluded to try to break up tho gang, and Detective Charles Holland was cm ployed to work up tho case. Holland secured employment from Seybert and would hav continued in his employ but Seybert's housekeeper said that there was something wrong al'ont Hol land; that she knew ho was not a work ing man, that IiIb hands oven wero not thoso of a laborer, and that she could not sleep whilo ho was in the house. After hearing this Charlie knew that ho must try tho caso from another standpoint, and one night tho 'detective told Seybert's men that his feet wero frozen, and with a lotion known only to himself, ho made his feet look as if they wore frozen. IIo had met Whip ple and after fixing his feet told Soy bert ho would go and visit Whipple until his feet got better. He secured board near Whipple; and by tho time his leet wero well he linn tho inbido track of all that was going on. 1I never flagged in his woik. Money could not bribo him nor tin o its fright en biro, and now as a result of his good work Whipple is in prison for six years.and Seybert for ten mouths, with a truo bill for burglary awaiting him when his term shall" have expired. Thero is great rejoicing over thubre nk ing up of this gang, that has for years robbed thd honest farmers here abouts, and thero aro still a few mote thieves in the neighboihood of Hobbie, and it is hoped that Holland will eitli er imprison them or drive thein out of tho county. A statement will soon be sent to The Xews-Dealer from the notorious George Beem, alias Capt. Johnson, at one time a member of Sey bert's gang, and at present serving a term of twenty years in the state pris on at Trenton, N. J. Beem will tell where the stolen horses wero sold, and all about tho gang. Tho Baltimore and Ohio railroad has undo arrangements bv which thev oxpect to enter New York city via Staten Island. John Frankford, a noted horsethief anil convict, who has been collected with the Buzzards of Lancaster comity for a number of years, was captured in Philadelphia Saturday night, lie has several times escaped from tho Lancaster county jail, as well also from tho Western Penitenti ary aud Lebanon and other jails. Ill Clarion Countv Inst Krifinv nirrlit three masked men entered tho house of Jacob Sipe, in an out-of-the-way piace, aim demanded his money. Jle Baid ho had none. Tho men then poured petroleum oil on him and set fire to it, and succeeded in getting about S75. Iroin him, when they departed. Sipo is quite an old man and his injur ies are serious. Mr. John Moore, tho editor of the Sunday Jtreakfast Table, of William sport, was arrested Friday morning of lost week, for libel, by Constable Grovo, of Brockwayville. Tho alleged libelwas published m tho Breakfast Ta ble of Nov. 15th, and suit was brought by R. O. Moorehead, tho former post master at Brockwayvillo. Tho article was published in tho Now York Star and Mr. Moore took it from that paper. WASHINGTON LETTEE. (From our Itogular Correspondent. Washington..!). 0., Nov. 35, 1885. People aro rapidly drifting back to the Oap.tol. Senators, Members of tho House, and sections of that largo uon otlicial Winter population of Wash ington aro arriving daily. Tho members of Congiess already here aro occupied chiefly in perfecting arrangements for locating their families and in discussing tho probable issues of tho session. They agree upon at least two subject, first; that tho house rules must bo changed early in the session so as to facilitate legislation, and fecond ly; that the silver question will como up promptly for consideration. Just now thero is an unusual demand among Congiessmen for books relating to financial subjeotp. Concerning this demand, u well known politician disro speotfully remarked, "It is well," mean ing that it was a subject upon which tho average Congressman needs to bo informed. IIo thought "a littlo learn ing'' was never a moro "dangerous thing" than when applied to legislation on finance. Senator Allison has been numbered among tho friends of silver iu Con gress, and his opinion, to tho effect that the further coinage of tho silver dollar might bo suspended, has special sig nificance. Ho will acquiesco in stop ping coinage temporarily as an experi ment. The opening of tho new Congress is not likely to furnish an exciting con test over the House offices. Their dis tribution is pretty well understood.only tho dooikeepership piouiising to afford tho seuiblanco of a struggle. And if indications aia to bo trusted, a sem blance is all thero will bo of it. Mr, Donelsou, of Tennessee, is as good as elected. Besides being considered courtoi-us and qualified, Air. Douelson is a rclatho of Andrew Jaeksnn, nnd with a Democratic House thiro issomo thing iu n name. Assistant Postmaster General Ste venson has become quite popular with tho lady postmasters throughout tho country by endeavoring to retain them in ollieu in spite of politicians. When Mr, Vilas assumed charge of tho Post- DEMOCRAT, BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY, PA. olllco Department, hn onlcrcd that no womon wero to Do removed irom theso positions, except for cood reasons, This has greatly annoyod Democratic members of Congress with oertnin im patient constituents. Tho statesmen wero not slow iu devising plans to evado uio ruie, however, and they used or.iy mo initials oi names in asking for removals, in cases wlicro tho Incum bents woro women. A number of do- fcnseless ones wero thrown out of ollico by Uio authorities luero not knowing their bcx. Mr. Stovens was chagrined when ho discovered that he had been led unconsciously to violate a rule, and at once ordered that tho women bo re. instated whero the commissions had not been sent to their successors. Tho President said to n Republican Senator a fow days ago, that ho would esteem it a great favor if Senators knowing anything objectionable or detrimental to public interests about persons appointed byjiim, would ap prlso him of tho facts. '1 he President expects an attack will bo made on some of his appointments. He believes how ever, that the majority of Republican Senators will bo disposed to confirm them, except whero thero aro real grounds for objection. If such cases exist, ho wants to have Ids attention called to them bofote thero is nn organ ized opposition. The Republican Senators will hold a caucus before Congress meet', and an effort will then bo mado to defino a courso to bo pur sued with regard to tho Prcsidens nominations. It is said President Cleveland's mes sage will not occupy moro than four avutago nuwspaper columns. This will bo considered quite an improvement on tho eight column messages ol tho past. It cannot bo denied that prolix ity lias been a fault of many Presidents in making their annual communications to Congress and the country. Theio aro many topics requiring only a brief generalization. Ono of President Ar thur's messages was stolen and pub lislied before it was delivered to Con gress. So was Gen. Grant's first mes sage, and ono of the mcssagis of Mr. Hayes was bought for 1,000 of a primer by somo newspaper men and publislud beforo its time. President Cleveland is nothing if not cautious, and a prematura publication of his first niossago is not probable. Catarrh Is undoubtedly caused by Impuro blood. Hence a medicine which purines tho blood removes tho cause of the disease and opens tho way for a thorough cure. This is exactly what Hood's Sarsapartlla docs, and It makes tho euro completo by giving the system health and strength, and enabling It to throw off tho depressing effects of tho disease. Catarrh Is permanently cured by Hood's Sarsapartlla. Mr. A. Hall, Syracuse, N. Y says : "Hood's Sarsapartlla has helped me moro for catarrh and Impure blood than anything I ever used." "I have taken Hood's Sarsapartlla for catarrh, and think It has dono me a great deal of good. I recommend It to all within my reach. Hood's Sarsaparllla has been worth eveiythlng to me." I.uthkk D. Iton dins, East Thompson, Conn. Catarrh May be breaking down your health. Bo wise In timet That flow from the nose, ringing noise In the ears, pain In tho head, Inflammation of the throat, cough, aud nervous prostration will bo cured If you take Hood's Sarsapartlla. " I had been troubled by general debility, caused by catairh aud humors. Hood's Sar saparllla proved Just tho thing needed. I do lived an lmnienso amount of benefit from it." II. I Millett, Boston, Mass. Hood's Sarsapartlla Sold by all druggists. $1 ; six for $3. Made only by CI HOOD & CO., Lowell, Mass. IOO Dosos Ono Dollar. TIRED OUT. The distress ing feeling of weariness, of exhaustion without etlort, hich makes life a burden to po many people, is duo to tho fact that tho blood is pogrt nnd tho vitality consequently feeble. If you aro suffering from such feeling?, Ayer's Sarsaparilla Is Just what jmi need, and will do you Incal culable good. No other preparation so concentrates and combines blood-purifying, vitalizing, enrich ing, and Invf curat Ing qualities as Ayek'i? S A It 8 A 1 A It! LLA PREPARED I1V Dr. J.C. Aycr&Co., Lowoll, Mass, Sold by all DrJgcUts; 51, sir bottles for S5. FIRST CLASS ACT Wanted in this County To represent our beautifully illustrated family magazine. Special terms ami permanent engagement given to tlio right patty. Any smart man or wo man who is willing to work and has the ability io push thu magazine- can (c-curo a Hplcndid position. Write us at onco giving age, particulars of past work anil territory desired. Address, CoTTAdi: IIkautii Co., Hoston, Mass. JNSOLYKNT NOTICE. Notice Is hereby given to tho creditors of tlio un designed and to all persons to whom it may con cern, that ho will apply to Uio Court ot Common l'leas or Columbia county for tlio beneilt ot the In solvent law a ot this counnonweallh on Monday atternoon, December Ttli, iS5, at which time any person having any objection to ids nnal discharge us an Insolvent debtor, can appear nnd make the samo known. J KSSH Z. LINN. Nov 13-4W J-OTICE TO TAX COLLECTOHS. An Act ot tbo Legislature and approved June 2d, 18M, (see Pamphlet laws, page ii) requiring tax collectors, towashlp and borough onicerH, to make return of seated und unseated land uiKin lilcli no property can uo found from which to mako taxes to tho County Coinlsssloners, on or beforo tho tlrst day or January next, with u suniclent de scription by boundaries orotherwlse.ol each sepa arato lot or tract and about tho quantity ol tho same. Thoso ho fall to mako returns by said day will bo held rur such los.". Taxes so relumed becomo nllen against tho properly so returned. Wo lmvo blanks on which theso returns are to bo made and will furnish thein upon application ot collectors, c. JOHN n. caky,. Com'rs' olllco, Oct. 30, '85, 6t, Com'rs Clerk. COURT PROCLAMATION- WlIKltEASjlliellon. William Emveil President Judtfo of tho Court of Ojtr and Terminer and OeneralJall Delivery, Court or Quar ter Sessions ot tho I'eaco and tho Court of Common l'leas and orphans' Court In the sath Judicial Dis trict, composed ot tho counties ot Columbia and Montour, and the Hons. James Lake and F, L Bliuman, Associate Judges of Columbia county tun e Issued tuelr.proccpt.bearlnt; date tho cth day of Oct. In the year ot our Lord one thousand eight hundred and elghty-me, and to me directed for holdlngn Courtot Oyer andTermlncr and General Quarter Sessions ot tho I'eaco, Court of Common l'leas and Orphans' Court, In llloomsburfr, In tho county ot Columbia, on tho first Monday.belng tho ;th day of Doc. next, to continue for two weeks. Notice Is hereby given to the Coioner.to the Jus tices ol the Peace, and tho Constables of tho said County ot I'olumbla.that they bo then and then in their proper .vrsou at lo o'clock In the forenoon said 81th day of Dec, with their records Inqui sitions and other remembrances, to do those things which to their omces appertain to bo done. And those that aro bound by recognizance to prosouuto aralnst the prisoners tbataro or maybe in thej&ll ot the said county of Columbla.to be then and thero to prosecute them as shall be lujt. Jurors aro re quested to be punctual In their attendance, agreeably to their notices. Iiatud at Illoomsburg ,1 tuertiiiaayorN.v, In the jear or our ) Lord one thousand eight hundred and I olghty.mv, und In tlio one hundred and nlnlli y Mates of America, eur ui uiu iuuupcuueuco oi tue united Bucriu sumce. JOHN MOUUBY, Hhcrirx, mm fa! POWDER Absolutely Pure. Tills PlMtf.lflf rirr-nm nivtnn M.t .a ...... rV,,UUI ,tui i initini rf inrtnu UI PUri'J inaathe ordinary kmis. and cannot be sold in oraretion witn tlio multitude of low test, sunt In Ciina. Hotal Uakinu Towdkb no , WfiWaU-st , tvtotici: is ukkkdv GIVEN llmt nn ut'iniyiuiuu Mm vu ninue 10 inouovernor or Pennsylvania on Monday, tho seventh day ot December, Itw, by A. Z. Mehocli, It. C. Ncal, John A- Kunston. .1. c. Ilrown, w. W. Itebcr ancl e, w. .Miller, nil ol tho town or llloomihurg, Columbia county. I'cnniylvnnl.i, under tho Act ot Assembly .......I... ,,v I. in iiu,iuu lur iiiu iiiuurpunuinn and regulation of certain corporations " approved ti!' i JV m' "n1 th" ""PPfemenls thereto, for 1 he llloomshuiir Htcam nnd Klectrlc l.lfchtco.," """"ujtui ivnicu H inr ino pur- pose or making and supplj Ing heat anil power by ?.ni1 t.no. klnS mil supplying light by electric ty, tho business of ihesjld corporation to bo conducted and carried on In thosihl townot mooinshurg, and ror theso purposes to have, pos sess and enjoy, nil tho lights, benents nnd prlvl- ii . .,eai:iiiuij null suulJU'Ilienis thereto. John M. cLMtu. ct.3Xit. solicitor. PUBLIC SALE OP VALUAIILC Real Estate! The undersigned executors ot John Kelchner. deceased, will cxposo to public salo on Thursday, December 3, 1885, at 10 o'clock a. m., on tho premises, tho following described volunblo real estate, to-wlt: All that piece, parcel and tract of land, situate in tho township or Mt. Pleasant, county of Columbia and stato of Pennsylvania, bounded nnd described as follows, to-wlt: lleglnnlug at a corner of land of Grimes, thence north ten derrees west, six ty-four perches to a corner, thenco north seven teen degrees west, thlrty.flvc perches to a post; thence north nfty-slx and a ha f degrees cast sev-enty-thrco nnd four-tenths perches to a chestnuts thenco north ritty-nvo degrees cast nrty-threo perches ton chestnut oa!:; thenco north twenty- six degrees east, thirteen perches to n corners thenco north twenty-six dgrees wo.it twenty threo six-tenths perches to a chestnut; thenco north twentr-ono degree! west thirteen perches to n corner; thence north seventy-four degrees oast twenty-six perches to a corner; thenco north twenty-two degrees west, twenty and two-tenths perches to a pine; thence north thirty-one degrees wcst.fortj thrco und fuur-tcnths perches to a corner thenco north 6lx degrees east thirty-eight and one tenth perches ton hemlock; thenco south twenty degrees east twenty-two perches to a hemlock (down); thence south twenty-six degrees east fit-' ty-four perches to a post; thenco south twenty- ono nnd a halt degrees east tw enty percLes to a corner; llience south fourteen nnd a half degrees cast, ten and four tenths perches to a corner; thence south live degrees cast eleven nve tenths perches to a corner; thence south twen'y-threo degrees east thlrty-rourand six-tenths perches to a corncr;thcnco south eleven degi ees east twentysev- enand five-tenths perches to a corner; thence soutli three degrees cast thirty-eight porches to ncorner; thence soutli twelvo degrees west thirty-lour percl os to an abuttment of bridge at creek; thence southtorty-threc degrees west twenty.nlno and six tenths perches to abuttment; thence south sixty ono and a halt degrees w est sixty-two perches to an oak; thenco south tctcnly-tcrcn degrees west twenty-six perches to a corner; thenco bouth elghty-nve degrees west thlrty-bevcn and live- tenths to a corner, the placo ot beginnlng.contaln Ing 141 ACHES OF LAND, more or less, on w hlch Is ci ected a large two story UHICIC DWELLING HOUSE, largo bank bai n, wngon shed, corn cribs, stables and out buildings, all In goal condition. A good well of water at tho door. About 150 acres ot this farm is cleared and In a high stato of cultivation, the balance Is in good timber, ALSO, All that certain messuage, tenement and tract of land situate In Scott township, Columbia Co., Pa., bounded and described as follows, to-wlt: Beginning nt a corner near the Flshlngcreek; thenco by lands of John Kelchner north eighty-live degrees cast thlrty-soven and llve-tenthsperches to a corner; thenco by samo north sei enty-scven degrees east, twenty-six perches to a stake; thenco by the a nno north sixty-one nnd n halt degrees cast, sixty-two lurches to abutternut; thenco north forty-tlireo degrees east,twenty-uluo and tlx- tenths perchei to a buttment of brldgi across Flshlngcreek; thenco north twelvo degrees east thirty-four perches ton corner.thcnco south eighty three degrees east, nino and six-tenths perches to a corner; thenco by lauds or Abrara Custard, south ten nnd n halt degrees west, forty-one perches to a corner; thence by lands ot Jacob Ter willlger.bouth eleven degrees west,eleven and live- tenths perches to ncorner; thenco by the same south clghty-tlvo and a halt degrees west, three perches to a corner;thenceby the samo south fifteen degrees west, ten perches to u corner: thence south seveuty.one degrees cast, two perches to a corner; thenco soulh ten degrees west, sixteen perches to a corner; thence south eighty-seven degrees east, one perch to a corner, thence south soventeen degrees west, rorty-nlno perches ton corner; thence north elglily-elght and a halt de grees east, toity-sevcn perches to a corner; thenco south elghty-ono and a halt degrees east, eleven and nvo-tenths perches to a corner: thenco along au alley south ten nnd tbrec-fourths degrees west. thlrty-stx nnd nvetenths perches to a corncr;thenco north seenty-seven nnd a halt degrees west, 9 & nvetenths perches to a cornenthenco south ten and three-fourths degrees west, thrco und slx-teutus perches to a corner; thence south hovcuty-sevcu und a halt d)greoa oast,nlnn flvo-tentlu perches to alley aforesaid; theme along said alley south ten three-fourths degrees west, nineteen two tenths perches ton corner; thence north beventy two and a half degrees west, nine two-tenth perches ton corner; thenco south thirty-one and one-fourth ilegiees west, 14 & live-tenths perches to a corner; thence south torty-slx aud ono fourth degrees est, fourteen & seven-tenths perches to a corner, thenjo Boutli soventy-nlno and three fourths degrees wo,t twenty-nine and nve tenths perches to a whiteoak stump; thenco north sixty four degrees west, twenty perches to a corner; thenco north Mty-w;ven degrees west six and bev-en-tcnths perches to a corner; thenco south eighty-three and a halt degrees west, ten perches to n corner; theuco north seenty.Beven degrees west, twenty-two perches to a corner; thenco north forty-three degrees west, nineteen and four tenths perches lo a corner, thenco north sixty four ikgreos west, soien and boven tenths perches to a corner; thence noith scventy-thieo degrees west, eleven and soen-tenths perches ton cor ner; thenco north elghty-llvo and one-half degrees west, Uxteen pcrchos to a btono corner; thenco north eleven degrees west, eighty perches to a corner, tho place of beginning, containing 114 ACRES and four perches of land, be tlio samo moro or less, on which Is erected a largo Qtisr flo pLoJtiflq fliLL with excellent water power and water right, two FRAME DWELLING HOUSES, a large bank biru, sheds and outbuildings. The minis pro hied Willi four pairs or burrs and all tho necessary machinery in oxoellent condition and good working onler, and n 1th plenty of water at all llmcsfed by the Ushtngcreek. It desired the mill and water right will bo sold separately from the farm. As the executors have decided to close out tho estate ut tho earliest possible date, the above de. scribed tracts will positively bo bold and those wishing to purchase, shculd avail themselves of tblsoppoituMty to tecurea good furm. Theex. ccutois would also huvelt distinctly understood that none of tho heirs aro deslroul ot having or purchasing theso lands and purchasers need there tore bavo no hesitancy Iu bidding, as the highest bidder shall bo tho purchaser. TKIIMS OK SALK: Ten percent, of one-fourth nt me uurchso money to Iks paid at the striking uunnui ma iiiuuiti). wiu une-iuuriu lessiuoiei percent, at lue continual Ion absolute und I he te- iualnng thrco fuuiths In one year thcreaner.nlth Interest Horn continuation nisi. 1'osscsslon gtH'ii April 1st, lbsu. l'ui chasers to pay for deeds, II. C. KHI.OIINKK, ) K. I. K1U.CHNK1I, VKxecutors. ULO. W, KELCllNER,) HLOOMSHUKG MARKET. Wholesale. Itctall. Wlicat per buslicl 85 05 Hyo no Com " " ....old 60 now 40 CO to 05 Outs " " 1)2 45 Flour " bbl 0 to 0 Utittcr 20 23 Eggs 23 24 I'ntntocs 40 CP Hnnn It 14 Drleil Apples 0:1 0.1 Sldo und tlioiilder . 03 10 Chickens 03 10 Turkeys 10 12 Oecso t.nr.l per lb 03 10 liny per ton 10.00 Vinegar per gal 20 80 Onions per bushel 75 1.00 Venl skins 07 Wool peril) 85 lit Jcs fi to 7 Coai. OK WlTAItF. No 0 $3.00; Hot i&B $3.2.) Illtumlntis, $4. Philadelphia Markets. CORRECTED WEEKLY. FKEI)1 Western winter bran, spot, 11.73 a 15.53 p ring 11.00 FLOUIt. Western extra's 3.3! ft 350; renna family, 4.M) q b.ei ohlo clear, i.ro 4.8JM winter patent 6.S5 o 6.30; fenna. roller process 4.60 a 5.73 WllllAT Pennsylvania red, No. 1, 1.05. KYK.-63 & CO. CORN. No. 4, 40 (9 41' 0. S, 48, No. 5, 63V. OATH. No. 3 whilo (4 86 NO. ii, S3 HAY AND HTltAW Tlmothy-Cholco Western and New York, 16. fair to good western and Now YoTk.15 Ml (. id. ; medium Western and New ork, 10. (41S.1 Cut hay ns to quality 19. (4 so. Hyo Btraw in Wheat Btraw, 10. oat straw I0 KOOS. Pennsylvania 37 ; western 26. HUTTKH. Pennsylvania creamery prints 32 Creamery Kxtra 26 a 57, Wostern Dairy, I is. LIVK POULTHV. Fowls, U 9 lOTurko s 11 liitKSSED roULTlty.-Chlckcns, ISC. Turkeys lie. ducks 10 is. l'orATOES.-KarlyI!ose,63 a 63; r.urbands, 50 (4 53; onions, 2.00 (S. 2.21 per bbl. for yellow, 2.0 for red. ' "y-IDOWS' Al'iuiAlSEMENT'fl. Tho following Widows' Appraisement's will bo presented to tho Orphans' t'ouit of Columbia coun ty pn tho First Mondayof December A. 1)., 1883. nndconllrmed nisi, and unless exceptions within four days thereafter will bo contlrmed absolute : Joshua N. Wlllet, deo'd., Uloomsburg.personalty (S'J.oo, realty 1271.01). 3TO001"1 K ' (lt'c'll' 5,t 1,Icasanti personalty 3w'tn F' rurbCl' dco'd- Hemlock, personalty J3Andrew J. Hess, deed., Sugarloar, personalty, Amos Lutz, deed., Jliniln, personalty l 13.77. O. M. (JUICK, Vm. II. HNYDKlt, , , . . "eputy. clerk, o. C. Clerk's oniee, Nov, 10, 1835. mnNisTiufbii's notice. KSTATR Of JOIIK SPUINOEK, PKCKASED. Letters or administration on tho estate ot John Springer, Ueceased.late or Hemlock township, Col umbia countv, Pennsylvania, deceased have been granted by the Itegtstcr or said county to tho un. derslgned Administrator. All persons having claims against the estate ot thodeceascd are re quested to present them tor settlement, nnd thoso Indebted to t he estate to make payment to the un dersigned administrator without delay. l'KTEU S. HltUOLElt, Administrator with th) will annexo 1. Post ofllce, Huekhom, Col. Co , Pa nov 13-Ow" ltesidence, Hemlock township, col. Co., Pa. Notice Is hereby given that the following ac count has been tiled In the Court of Common l'leas of Columbia County and will bo presented to the said court on tho First Monday ot December, A. I).. 18S5, and connrmed dm, nnd after tho rourth day or said term confirmed nbsolulo unless excep tions aro nied within that lime. 1st. First nnd final account or Martin P. Lutz, assignee of the estate ot C. II. lnockwny. 11. it (2UICK. w.M. II. XNYDEIt, Deputy. l'roth'y. IJrothonotarys Office, Bloomsburg, 1M-, Nov. ?th, SHERIFF'S SALES. lly virtue of sundry writs Issued out of the Court or Common Pleas or CoL Co., and to me di rected will bo exposed to public sale at tho Court House In Bloomsburg, on at S p. m., all that certain lot of ground sltuato In the town ot CatnwUsa, county ol Columbia and stato or Pennsylvania, bounded and described as follows to-wlt: On the east by an alley, on the west by Second street, cn tho north by Pine street, and on the south by land of legatees of tjolomon Helwlg, deceased, and Benjamin Bamdt, whereon Is erected a two story frame dwelling home and outbuildings. Seized, taken In execution, at tho suit ot James S. Lewars, administrator of Joseph Clewcli, dee'd, vs. Fayen Weaver and to bo sold as tho property ot Fayen Weaver. llhaivn, Att'y. Vend. Ex. ALSO, All that certain messuogo or tenement and lot ot ground situate, lying and being In tho town of Bloomsburg, county ot Columbia nnd state of Pennsylvania, bounded and described ns follows, to-wlt: Beginning at tho corner of a lot of ground ot Philip Unnngst, on the south sldo ot Main or Second street, of said town, and running thence north sixty-one degrees east thirty-live feet to a lot of ground of Joshua Fetterman, thenco by the same on tho wall separating tho house erected on tho said premises from the houso ot Joshua Fet terman soiuhwestwardly to the rear of tho said house, thenco southwardly along tho rear wall ot tho houso erected on tho premises hereby con veyed or mortgaged, ono root and eight Inches, thenco by tho lot ot Joshua Fetterman bouth eastwardlylo aposton-nuo nlley, thenco along the said alley southwestwardly thlrty.threo reet nnd tour Inches to the corner ot lot or ground of Philip Unangst, thence along tho samo northwestwardly two hundred and seventeen feet and six Inches to the place ot beginning, contain ing ono-slxth ot an acre, moro or less, whereon aro erected a two-story brick houso and frame stable. Seized, taken In execution, at tho suit or Geo. Hughes, assigned to Margaret N. Hannan, who assigned to Itobert 0. Neal vs. I.loyd l'axton and K. It. Drinker, executors ot Jeremiah H. Harman, with notico to MaryN. Harman, widow, and Liz zie Fulton, and I. W. McKclvy, guardian, adlltem, ot Samuel B. Harman and Helen Harman, children and heirs or the said decedent, nnd to bo so!das tho property or Lloyd l'axton nnd E. It. Di Inker, executors ot Jeremiah II. Harinau, with notico to Mary N. Harman, widow, and Uzzlo II. Fulton, and I. W. McKclvy, guardian, ndUtein, of Samuel B. Harman and Helen Harman, chlHrcn nnd heirs ot tho decedent. Clark Att'y. Lev. Fa, ALSO, All that certain Milage lot, situate In Espy, CoL Co., Penn'a, bounded on tho south by Main street, on tho west by an a ley, on the cast by lot owned by Alexander Wanlch, being sixty leet front on Main street, whereon Is erected a two-story frame dwelling house, stable and other outbuildings. Seized, taken In execution at the suit ot M. C. Woodward vs. John Waters and itobert 8. Howell and to bo bold as the property ot John Waters. Howell, Att'y. Vend. Ex. ALSO, All the real estate ot Charles and Frederick smith situate on Front street In the townot Cat awKsa, county ot Columbia, and state of Penn sylvania, bounded and described ns follows, to wlt: On the east by Front street, thence running along tatd street sixty and a half feet to lot owned by John Boyer, on said Front street, on the wobtby lot of Jacob Fisher, on the north by lot of llolwlg, on, tho south by lot ot John Boyer, running along the samo 88 feet to land of Fisher, whereon are erected a large frame dwelling house and stable Seized, taken la execution, at the suit ot Philip It. Miller, assigned to It. Frank Zarrvs. Charles Smith and Frederick Smith and to be bold as the propci ty of Charles Smith and Frederick Smith. Zarr, Att'y. FL Fa. ALSO, All that certain messuage and lot, pleco or par eel of ground situate on the northwest corner o East and Fifth streets, In tho town ot Bloomsburg, bounded aud described as follows, to-wlt: On the east by East street, on the soulh and west by Filth btreet and strawberry alley, and on the north by lot of John L'ulp, being about ninety-live feet on East street, two hundred and twenty feet, more or leas, on Fifth btreet, and two hundred feet, moro or less, along lot of said John Culp and being iho same premises which Samuel Noltcn and nlfe, by deed dated tho twenty-eighth day ot May, Ai D. 1870, aud Isaiah Hagenbuch and wire by deed dated the fourteenth day of December, A. I). IM9, conveyed to Stephen II. Mlllir.aforesald, pn which are erected a two-story brick houso and other out buildings. Seized, taken In execution, at the suit of Isaiah Ulger, Josluu uiger, Jeremiah lless, Dcbora liar ilson um a W, Miller, In trust now to the use of liluilra Huntington vs. s, n, Miller ahd to bo sold ns the pioperly ot 8. II. Miller. Knorr and Wiuterbteeu, Ally's. Iv. Fa. JOHN MOUHEY, Sheriff. 6 oil- 8 BAYS BET I H. J. CLARK & SON, Will give you the greatest offer that has been made in Bloomsburg, and show the largest stock of foreign and domestic dry goods. Our stock is full and in order to make room we will con tinue to give all buy ers the advantage of our former offer : i o per cent, on all bills of one dollar and over on all goods.but domestics and they are lower than they have ever been. Our store is full of dress goods, shawls,coats,wraps hosiery, gloves, underwear, fur trimmings, dress silks, ribbons, fancy articles, kid gloves, yarns, &c. SEE THE JVKW FAff.IL 01S. Good quality quilting Calico for ' 8k per yard. Full lino of bleached and unbleached Muslin from Ge. tip " Canton Flannels from 0 to 17c. " Red Twill Flannels from 23 to GOc. " White and Gray Flannels, very cheap. All wool Ladies' Cloth, all colors, 'Joe. nor yard. " " m " " " li yds. wide for (J5c. Ladies' quilted bottom Skirts tor .DO " " " " Italian cloth for 1. 25 Full line of Ladies', Gents and Childrens' Underwear cheap. All Wool Double Shawls from 4.25 to 7.50 New stock of Ladies' Wraps and New Markets. New stock of Childrens' aud Misses' Coats. Some last seasons Coats and Dolmans at less than half price. Colored Dress Silks from AO to 1.15 per yd. Black " " extra quality from 1.00 to 2.50 Brocade Velvet black and colored as low as the lowest. Plain Colored Velvets, all colors for 1.00 per yard. Plain Black Velvets from 1.00 to 2.00 " Silk Plush all colors from 2.00 to !5.75 " 'Iho best all wool Jerseys in town for 1.00. Jerseys all nrices to 2.G0. - A full line of wool dress goods at cheaper than ever. White Blankets from ' Ladies' fino black lleeced cotton Hose, white heels and toes. Also a full line of Hosiery, Gloves, and such goods as are usually kept in a first class if Soda (At the old stand of Lutz & Sloan.) KUAT 1BHUGTI0V IV FBIGflS OF efe ill (Ctotlnsj &e., AX THE CARPET STORE OF J, J. BUOWER, BLOOMSBURGr, PA. In order to make room for Spring Stock I am selling Ingrain Carpets as low its 15c, and other Carpets reduced iu proportion. I have on sale the FURNITURE PROTECTOR CARPET SWEEPER, from Grand Rapids, Michigan. The very latest iu the market, moat complete and most elegant Sweeper every olfercd to the Public Nov 27-1 m TRIAL OFFER ten trifcl atlharrlhom ,., . relr. '"' ".cnwlo eol mora names. Eiperi: S?.,h?TlS'J,"Vfli,.".l.,,lil.'v,ve ruin thnt It 111 I pay u to malceX 1.1 1! 1! It A I. Ill' i'l! It to Induce erery . . . . . ' - ... l, ,1, 11, L. (I III, I L3 MONTHS t&VIOc 'io every reader urilna wtu u,in in no pupe ur Buyer, wo ui send "TlIK FA It fcf xtitt i oilv to ii.W!?,Hl,;i(l'ieiu5 pt JUU trial wo will send "TlIK FA KM ANU OA FARM AND GARDEN, CI POPULAR DAMAne 1 UHLLIIUlJ ! M? Wandering lloy Tonight T V 1 W j-afu, Dutlr'a Cart. Vlilow No- HMHBBirlu'aUcu"- warrior Hold. We hat ONLY 2Q CTS ff'f??IL,.o,li')'i0t,M. Acaln. I've Only liecn Down (itlllore l.lke Your IMut Kvery Day. MyVeity IWd lioe. 1 .uinly, llauy'a tlone. Never Take the IloreMhoe from the liner, lllue Aliallaa Mountalm. iliUl'0v:lSglU''xb"ti,'y. Mryoflhe Wlht Moor. I'e'k-i". Josllardy. 8'1,'tt ?? O've n lloneit IrTiU I AMERICAN PUBLISHING CO,, 17 PfflE! the lowest cash prices and much 1.25 to 0.50 ner i.nir. THE FARM AND GARDEN tble. uuit ACUUilATli rural Journal. INTERESTING CORRESPONDENCE fa1 Tnlunble lufurniatlun from every Btato lu fu umyu, uui no uouweiiKu or ttiolen ldcoa. It lalni tbo IfttihT lou!trr vase for lUwewlio iur prom, Ii U a Lire, to te-reit, ami urrri.Ki. in P Ionic I you. Niuo of every j '? i 1.111 I im.(T.,T fjAiittu'wtl z offer at once iSt I'm Just Going Itown to the Gate. Handful of Kurlti. Wall Hill tha Clouds I toll Uy. I'll Meet Her WbeattiefeuullcK'iDown. A Knot nf Illue and Grar. Mary 'a Gone Wilb u (Jooil Hweel violets. Uridgot IhinnKliue. little Wife. Nellie. Bold Mclnttres. Only a Tansy Blootiom. Nobody Knows put a Jtacaei was i nera. iv nsre by tbeUiver, You and L YnuWU! MIm Me When Via Gon. Old, aud :chance. Not Ilelore l'o. HiianUh Cavalier. North Tenth St., Philadelphia, PeniVa, y m ine way. un, jkto uumeu to tho Club. Nelly Gray. You KOVi C-3W,