Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1862-07-23
ADVENTURES OF An ORPHAN
ESGS.

of 1910, a lad of preposSessin@ appearance
entered the beautiful town of c., sit
uated ut the foot of Seneca Lake. New
York, near the centre of the State lie
had travelled from the Western part ot
Ohio. where his father, 4 wldOwcr. had
died from one of those malignant tevers
SO common in newly made countries, while
overseeing the cultivation of large tract
of land, in order to regain fortune lost
during the disastrous spcculations of 1886
Being an only son and left among
strangers at the death of his father, Geo.
Wentworth resolved to leave Ohio, and
remove TO the State of New York for the
purpose of trying his fortune in any man
ner that chance might offer He had pas
sed through several towns and villages on
his route, without meeting with anything
10 attract his attention, until rcachi nc G.
This fine town, with its lovely lake and
fine scenery struck his fancy; so he deter
mined to obtain employment if possible,
and make it his future home.
While walking along the principal street
of the shady avenue overlooking the lake.
on which were located several fine churches
and other fine buildings: he saw a large
crowd of people assembled around new
" erected liberty pole. in front of one of
the principal hotels. On approaching the
spot, he found ii public meeting, held
for thc purpose of raising the pole and
making party speeches
Our hero forced his way into the crowd
Just as they were raising the Stars and
Stripes, with the names of their candi
dates to the top of the flag staff The flag
had scarcely reached half way: the en-
thusiaSm being at its height, when the
cord twisted and caught in the little wheel
at the top. They pulled and tried every
way, but Were unable to raise or lower
the flag single inch The excitement
and cheering ceased, and all eyes were
turned to the half-masted flag A por-
ton of the opposition party, who were
grouped little in the rear of the main
body, began to jeer and joke about the
apparently bad omen, TO the evident dis
comfture of their opponents.
AT length Judge s., editor and
publisher of the c. ,To7pai, then a
candidate for Congress, offered fifty dol
lars to the person who would climb the
staff and draw the cord through the wheel
The utmost silence reigned for several
minutes, but no one advanced TO make
the daring trial
VIII no one volruitcer?' shouted the
Judge, strongly excited rs a peal of laugh
fer went up from the ranks of the opposi-
tion.
The chuckle had scarcely died away.
however, before George. with his cap and
shoes Of, stepped before the judge, and
with y confident look exclaimed
"Yes, sir, I'll climb it :"
You,my lad E; are you strong cnougll?''
"Oh, YES, sir; I am used to climbing
"Then 90 ahead. my little Spartan"
said the judge, at the same time giving
him an encouraging pat upon the shoul-
der.
Steadily, hand over hand, his feet
clutching the pole in n manner that show
cd him an expert climber. George made
his way to the very top of the staff. which
was so very slender that it syeavcd To and
fro with his weight. Nothing daunted.
he wound his legs right and left around
the pole, and with his right hand untwis-
ted the cord. Shouting fcarlessly to those
below to hoist away, he cIunr on till tle
FLAG fairly reached the top, and then slow
" descended.
terrific-everybody, opposition and all,
joining in with one universal shout.
After the excitement had somewhat
subSidcd, Judge :. looked upon the boy
with admiration, and took out his pocket
book TO pay the promised reward.
George noticed the action and cxcl;lim-
cd
Keep Your money. sir, want no pay
for helping TO raise an American flag
Nobly said my little man; what is
your name ?" inquired the judge
:" George Wentworth. sir; l am an or
phan, and just arrived here in search of
work. replied our hero, his bright ewes
glistcning with tear.
We'll, You shall live with mcr' ex-
claimed the Judge '.I'II take care Of YOU
for the future"
Five years have passed away since
George Wentworth had been a member of
his bencfartor's family. In the mean
time Judge :. had been defeated by his
political opponent, and George had been
initiated into the mysteries of the Art of
Arts He had become great f:.vorite
with the citizens. and WAS looked upon
rs the adopted son of the Judge 1t was
whispered in private circles that he was
TO he the envied husband Of the beautiful
and accomplished Ida, the judges only
daughter. But this George had not da-
rel to dream of: It's true he never felt
50 happy As when in her prescnc". and it
made him twitch TO So ;lIe foppish stu
dents from the college swarm aro,lud the