Highest of all In Leavening Power Latest U. S. Gov't Report J. L. Ditton has issued a new circu ar Of winter flowering plants. There will be an adjourned court on the 1 8th. Mountain Grove camp meeting will open on Angust 2nd, and last one week. torn BaSuitg 2J THE COLUMBIAN. vntfroA at. the Tost office nt nioomnburir, J pcond class matter. Marcn i, lim. BLOOMSBURG, FA. FRIDAY, JULY 14, l93. NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS. Interesting Itemi From Various Points in the County, Reported by Our Staff of Correspondents East Benton. A. V. Lesher ot Lancaster is en gai:el in teaching a normal term of sixr weeks in Benton. A copious rain refreshed the parched earth on last Saturday afternoon and the great drouth was signally broken. The hay crop is a slim one in this locality. Oats may now stretch up since the rain. Harvesting is now in full blast. Wheat is reasonably good. This is a strange experience, the more our produce depreciates the more our taxes increase. Why is it so? The Fourth at Jonestown was a glorious success. The exercises were opened with prayer by Rev. Houtz. Seven Sunday Schools and several orders were represented. Band and vocal music enlivened the occasion. Banners and decorations were very appropriate for the event. Declama tions, orations, firecrackers were abundant and all the parts were well ren Jered. Enthusiasm knew no bounds The place and grove were a befitting selection. It was a great day for rtcre ation. Everybody was happy and thousands of people were on the ground, Perhaps not so many. Espy. Messrs. C. C. McKamey and S. O. Hogert took a trip to Lally Lake on Sunday last. Of course they brought the biggest part of the lake home with them. Mr. C. R. Crtvcling who recently returned from the South, expects to no into housekeeping soon with his mwiher, Mr;-. II. G. Creveling. They i.l enter half the house now occupied by W. B. Evciltt. Mrs rrank watters of scranton is at present visiting ha parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. McCollum. Wesley Ruckel has so far recovered from his recent serious illness as to be able to be out ajzain. All that honesty, experience and skill can do to produce a perfect pill. has been employed in making De Witt's Little Earlv Risers. The re sult is a specific for sick headache, biliousness and constipation. W. S Rishton, Druggist. 10-14-1)'. Fashionable Livery. The well known horseman has opened a fashionable livery in connec tion with his boarding stable at the Exchange Hotel Stables, where fine turnouts can be obtained, single or double. He has well broken and safe saddle and driving horses for ladies, all at reasonable rates. Orders, left at the Exchange Hotel will receive prompt attention. Drivers furnished when desired. tf W. A. H artzell, Proprietor The following letters are held at the Bloomsburg, Pa., post office and will be sent to the dead letter office July 5. 1893- R. B. Bates, Mr. E. C. Griphins, Mr. E. P. Harvey, Mr. W, E. Hilburn, Miss Annie Kxapp, Miss Dell Mc Lawrencc, Mr. Harvey Miller, William Harvey Sponenberg. Persons calling for these letters will please say they were advertised July 11, 1893. One cent will be charged on eacn letter advertised. A. B. Cathcari, P.M. The people quickly recognize merit, and this is the reason the sales of Hood's Sarsaparilla are continually increasing. Try it. BOOT 1 OZEZtsTT .A. PI1TT. That'a what it costs when made from 1 RISHTON'S ROOT BEER EXTRACT. Time required to make it, 10 minutes. A 10 cent bottle makes 5 GALLONS of DELICIOUS and SPASELINQ Beer. Try a bottle. W.S. RISHTON, PH.G. DRUGGIST & PHARMACIST, OPPOSITE POST OFFICE. DELEGATE ELECTION AND COUNTY CONVENTION OALL. The Democratic voters of Columbia county will meet at the several places for the holding of the general election in their respective districts on Saturday, August 5th, iSnt.betwecn the hours oft and 7 o'clock p. m., and elect dele gates to the county Convention, and vote instructions for the persons to be nominated snbject to the rules of the Democratic party of the county. The Delegates elected will meet at the Court House in Bloomsbure. Pa., on Tuesday, August 8th, at 1 1 o'clock a. m., and place :n nomination one per son for Prothonotary, one person for Kegister and Recorder, one person for county 1 reasurer, one person for Dis tnct Attorney, two persons for Com missioner, and one person for county Surveyor, all of Columbia county, Pa and transact such other business as may properly come before the Con- vention. The Delegates this year will be apportioned as follows Beaver 3 Fishingcreek 4 Benton 4 Franklin 2 Berwick, N. E. 2 Greenwood E. 2 " S. E. a " W. 3 " N. W. 2 Hemlock 3 " S. W. a Jackson a Bloom 1 st. a Locust ' a " and. a Madison 3 " 3rd. 3 Main a " 4th. 3 Mifflin 3 Briarcreek 3 Millville B. a Catawissa B. a Montour a " Twp. a Mt. Pleasant a Centralia 1st. a Orange a " and. a Pine a Center 3 Roaringcreek a Cleveland a Scott E. a Conyngham W. a W. a " N. 3 Sugarloaf N. a " S. E a " S. a S.W. 2 Total 95 Attest : C. B. Rounixs, Secretary. J. H. Mercer, Chairman. 4 wks. Don't Fool the Newspaper Van. The following which was passed by the last Legislature, will be of much interest to the newspaper men and the public and may prevent maliciously inclined persons from getting into trouble : "Any person who willfully states ('clivers or transmits, by any means whatever to the managing editor, pub lisher or reporter of any newspaper, for the publication therein, any libelous statement concerning any person or corporation, and thereby secures an actual publication of the same, is here by declared guilty of misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be sentenc ed to pay a fine not , exceeding $500, and undergo an imprisonment for a period not exceeding top either, or both, at the discretkjrfo? p4 the court" Electrio Bitters. This remedy is becoming so well known and so popular as to need no special mention. All who have used Electric Bitters sing the same song of praise. A purer medicine does not exist and it is guaranteed to do all that is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all diseases ef the Liver and Kidneys, will remove Pimples. Boils, Salt Rheum and other affections caused by impure blood. Will drive Malaria from the system and prevent as well as cure all Malarial tevers. For cure of Headache, Constipation ann Indigestion try Electric Bitters- Entire satisfaction guaranteed, or money refunded. Price 50 cts. and $1.00 per bottle at C. A. Kleim's Drug Store. HOTEL OPENING. There will be a grand opening of the Farmers' Hotel on Iron street, B. Stohner, proprietor, on Thursday evening, July aoth. Good music will be in attendance, and dancing will be one of the features. The public is in vited. It is reported that the whortle berry crop this year will be a large one, un less dry weather should yet effect them before it is time for picking. Bill Thus far Berwick has provided ac commodations for seventy-nine boys and girls of the Fresh Air Fund. New trestling has been built under the B. & S. Railroad across the creek at Central. The steam boat Columbia was launched last Saturday afternoon, on the canal. The Scranton and Bloom clubs wil' play base ball at Athletic Park on Saturday afternoon. A boy aged about 16 years can find an opportunity to learn the printing trade at this office. One who resides in town preferred. tf. The farmers are busy in the harvest field, and consequently business is a little dull in town, as it always is at this time of year. Candidate J. G. Swtnk was in town on Monday looking after his interests. He is making an active canvas, and brings in very favorable reports. Trothonotary Quick shot 1 7 wood cock last Monday. This is the largest bag we have heard of this season for one day's hunt. W. C. McKinney has a fine assort ment of all kinds of footwear, and has already built up a nice trade. His store is a model of neatness. The game of ball between Milton and Bloomsburg did not take place owing to the storm that came up in the afternoon last Saturday. The Bloom Band and Metherall's Orchestra will go to Mountain Park with the P. O. S. of A. excursion on Juyl 31st. There are many fine drives from Jamison City, and those who desire to enjoy them can get first class rigs at J. P. Hill's' livery. 1 he Dig saw mill at Jamison City is turning out an immense quantity of lumber. Ten or twelve carloads day are shipped over the B. & S. The Saturday half holiday is ob served at the Silk Mill. The employes are grateful for this privilege given by their employes. If you can aflord to be annoyed by sick headache and constipation, don't use DeWitt's Little Early Risers for these little pills will cure them. W. S. Rishton, Druggist. 10-14 Joel Ilinckly, father of Hon. II. M. Hinckly of Dar.villc, was struck by the cars at Riverside on Saturday morning, and fatally hurt.' He was 84 years old. The new whistle heard on Wednes day evening, was that of the Steamer Columbia. The machinery was being tested, and the boat was operated on the canal. Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Re newer is unquestionably the best pre servative ot the hiir. It is also a curative of dandruff, tetter, and all scalp affections. m Clinton Mendenhall formerly of this county died suddenly in Virginia and was buried on Wednesday' He was a brother of Eli Mendenhall and Mrs. E. R. Drinker. Monday was the last day for paying Mercantile license tax. and many dealers were on hand to settle with Treasurer Kline. There were only a few delinquents, and some of these have been sued. This is the time of year when every body begins to think about cleaning up and making improvements, and new wall paper is usually one of the first things to be done. W. H. Brooke & Co. have a very large a d elegant stock to select from. CH and see and get estimates. 3-31-tf. The game of base ball at Milton on Wednesday resulted in a score of 6 to 6 in eight innings. The grounds were in bad condition, but the game was an exciting one. At the close some of the Milton men offered to bet anything from $50 to $500 that Milton can beat Bloom, and a pool has been raised. The game will take place on neutral ground a week from Saturday. Quarterly Meotiug Services. "Quarterly meeting services will be held in the Methodist Episcopal church next Sunday. Sunday School 9 A. M., Preaching at 10J A. M. by Rev. E, H. Yocum, D. D., Presiding Elder. Love Feast, t P. M. and public ser vices with Sacrament of Lord's Sup per, 7 P. M. Torpid livers, the cause of numer ous other ailments, are made healthy and vigorous by the use of Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills. at. CORNER OF Rev. W. C. Leverett will preach in the A. M. E. Church next Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. A festival will be held in the Rohrs burg M. E. church on Saturday even ing. 15th inst. The commissioners on the enlarge ment of Berwick borough will report in favor of the proposed addition. One word describes it-"perfection." We refer to De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve, cures obstinate sores, burns, skin diseases and is a well known cure for piles. W. S. Rishton, Druggist. io-14-iyr. World's Fair Philanthropists. ' Messrs. Boddie Bros , wealthy Chi cago gentlemen, having the interest of their city at heart, and desiring to disprove the falsity of the statement that only in boarding houses can be found moderate priced accommoda tions during the World's Fair, remodel ed and furnished at great expense one of their famous absolutely fire-proof business structures, located corner of Franklin and Jackson streets, within short walking distance of the Union Depots, Theatres, Post Office, Board of Trade, Steam, Elevated, Cable Roads and Steamboats to the World's Fair, furnished newly throughout 500 rooms, superb parlors, elevators, elec tric lights, exhaust fans to keep cool entire building, named this property THE GREAT WESTERN HOTEL, and in vite the public to take their choice of rooms for $1.00 per day, children 5 to 1 a fifty cents. Elegant restaurant and dining rooms where fine meals are served at 50 cents, or a la carte at very moderate prices. There would be less heard or known of extortion and imposition connected with the World's Fair were there more public spirited, fair minded men in Chicago as are the owners and proprie tors Of THE CKKAT WESTERN HOTEL. Our readers should write as early as possible to secure rooms for they are being taken up rapidly. St. Paul Daily Nema. 7-14-6L Ignorance of the merits of DeWitt's Little Early Risers is a misfortune. These little1 pills regulate the liver, cure headache, dyspepsia, bad breath, constipation and biliousness. W. S. Rishton, Druggist. 10-14-iy. The Comet J There. HOW TO LOCATE IT WITH CLASSES OR THE NAKED EVE TAIL POINTS UPWARD. There is a real live comet in the sky visible to the naked eye. It is thought to be Bordame's comet, and the tail seems to be about ten de grees in length. A gentleman who saw it last night said : "The comet is quite bright and easily visible to the naked eye, even in the strong twilight of the evening sky about 8.45 o'clock, and can be observed in a fieldglass until after ten o'clock. It has a very bright nucleus and a tail which can be traced for a distance of fully three degrees from the head of the comet. If the reported position of its discovery is correct, it has moved about two de grees toward the west since the 8th of July. It will readily be found by tracing a line through the star forming the corner of the bowl of the great dipper nearest the handle down through the star at the opposite corner. Con tinue this line nearly double the dis tance between them downward and two stars just in the corner of the Ursa Major will be met. Just below this about three degrees and a little to the west the comet was seen, but it will be found somewhat nearer the two third magnitude stars noted this evening. The tail points almest di: rectly upward, though it does lean a little toward the east." We could not improve the quality if paid double the price. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is the best Salve that experience can produce, or that money can buy. W. S. Rishton, drug gist. io-i4-iy. Mrs. Fisher and daughter of Main township attempted to ford the river with a horse and buggy at Bloom Ferry on Tuesday, having been told it was safe. They had a narrow es cape from drowning. There are people who will never have any good said about them until it is done on a tombstone. MARKET AND MONEY SAVING ON YOUR PART. That's the business we're in just now. We're clearing out oursummerstock of CLOTHING. Its an opportunity for you. Why not take ad vantage of it ? , A SPECIAL ON mm 5 25 cents for 0 cent J ones. About two- J 5 thirds Wool. Look J at them and lay in 2 J a supply before J they're all gone. J BUSINESS LOCALS. All the talk in the world will not convince you so quickly as one trial of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for scalds, burns, bruises, skin affections and piles. W. S. Rishton, Druggist. lyr. Croquet sets $1.00 up to $3.50 at Mercer's Drug and Book store. Flowerings and embroideries in end less variety at M. Ellenbogen's. Window curtains and fixtures in gaeat variety at W. H. Brooke & Co'a, Children's hats 18 cts. and upwards at M. Ellenbogen's. Estimates furnished for wall paper. Contract work solicited. Competent workmen sent anywhere. W. H. Brooke & Co. Go to Mercer's Drug and Book store for Hammocks, prices from 90 cts. to $3-50. Wall paper and window shades at lowest prices. W. H. Brooke & (Jo. DRUNKENNESS, or the LIQUOR HA BIT, Cured at Home in Ten Days by administering Dr. Haines' Golden Specific It can be given in a glass of beer, a cop of coffee or tea, or in food, without the know ledge of the patient. It is absolutely harm less, and will effect a permanent and speedy enre, whether the patient is a moderate drinker or alcoholic wreck. Il has been given in thousands of cases, and in every in stance a perfect cure has fo'lowed. It never fails. The system once impregnated with the specific it becomes an utter impossibility for the liquor appetite to exist. Cures guar anteed. 48 page book of particulars free. Address the Golpkn Specific Co., i8j Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio, io-21-l yr. Special Bargains at E. Barkley's in trimmed hats and Childrens' caps. MAIN STREETS, SO. DRIVE KNEE PANTS. New edition of Episcopal at W. H. Brooke & Co s. Hynmab Best ladies' vests for 15 cts.; ladies vests 6 cts. upwards. Fine ladies un derwear at M. Ellenbogen's. H ammocks from 90 cents to $j.$o at Mercer's Drug and Book' store. Largest line of ladies' waists in fjowtt. White embroidered waists, 50 eta. at M. Ellenbogen's. Call at Mercer's Drug and Book store for Croquedsets, prices from$uo to $3.50. Are you going to paper your house? Give us a call. Get estimates and prices. W. H. Brooke & Co. Buokuen s Arnica Salve The Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Slrisi Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 35 cents per box. For sale by C. A. Kleim. Little vegetable health producers: DeWitt's Little Early Risers cure malarious disorders and regulate the stomach and bowels, which prevents headache and dizziness. W. S Rish ton, Druggist. 10-14-iy HARVEY'S LAKE. T.ake drove Hntl lnratr1 at this popular resort, has been enlarged, re modelled and refurnished, and is now the largest hotel on the lake. All modern improvements, good tisfung and boating, telephone connection, high elevation, pure air, no mosquito. Steamboats meet all trains. Terms reasonable. For particulars address S. Gottfried, Proprietor, Harvey's Lake, Pa. 623-lot.