davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-23

WHAT ARE YOU LIVING FoR?-A pas
tor waking out recently, met little girl be-
longing 10 his flock And they walked on
together, he spoke to her of her studies.
and was pleased to find her manifesting an
interest amounting almost to enthusiasm in
the cultivation Of her mind
But why, Ellie" asked the pastor, are
you so anxious to succeed in your studies?
What do you mean to do with your educa-
ton after you get it?''
"Qh sir, !, said the girl, Il want to learn
don't want to tell the Lord in the day Of
Judgment that / have lived so long in the
world without having dene any good in it. .
Noble purpose who of our young friends
are studying and living to SO good an end?
who of us are making an every day impress
for good on the hearts and lives of those
among whom We move.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-23
rnn rAcn a nneoRp oF LIrE.

The record of a man smogal and iutellec-
tiaI life is written in his face, in such indeli-
bic aud striking lines that anybody tolerably
well skilled in the seienae of physiognomy
can quickly and accurately measure subtle,
unseen. character. There is an old maxim
that "blood tells" and it docs reveal It's
gentle or boorish, its virtnous or vicious ma
ture in physical movements OF the body and
modes of expression, andalso in prevailing
and related ideas. So, likewise, character
is perpetuaIly struggling against the bonds
of restraint, AMI pushing olt into the broad
daylight of actual recognition. BY careful
retisence at the right tine, and a sort of
negative habit Of life ppmbined with a
shrewd management, man may pass cur
rent for altogether more Ailan his actual val
ue But sooner or later the muscles Of the
face and the speaking ege sat out the secret
of the interior life
It is a great study, these human faces
looking up from the audience room, the so
cial circle, the street, the ear, beaming out
an efulgence Of sympathy and goodness, or
frowning under therigors ofdisappolntment,
or flashing out defiance and contempt for
the sources Of their discomfort. The young
man who aspires to nothing higher than the
character of universal 'brmser, may for
get that his coarse passions are all photo
graphed upon his face in such manner that
all discerning people can read him through
at almost the first glance. We cannot 'see
ourselves rs others see us, and that ex-
plains away very much Of the impudence and
swagger Of the multitude, which pass for
genuine energy andlife Ifyou would know
more Of an acquaintance than age, occupation,
capacity and temper if you would inspect
the secret sources where he draws supplies
of impulse and Of comfort along life S toll
some and dusty pathway, look into his face
and read the whole elaborate story of his
striyings, his loves and aversions, his
triumphs and failures. 1t is all there, lock-
ed up in feshy characters, in the folds and
burrows made by the plough share OF time
and toll, or the exhausting stimuiauts Of Ii
cense and prodigality. We literally turn
ourselves inside out through the face. The
love, the composure, the passion, the unrest,
tie hatred ard revenges, the strength and
the weakness, the angel and the beast Of
our natures, all collect and come to a focus
in the face, and make disclosures which no
magical arts can conceal And it seems to
US that when the great Apostle said some
men sins me open beforehand, going before
to Judgment be must have been looking
into the bypocritical faces Of the old Scribes
and Pharisees Throughout all her wonder
ful array Of diversity and magnifcence, Ma
ture abhcrs conccalment and this accounts
for, and magnifies, too, the revelations OF
character shining through the human face
divine.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-23
YOUNG MAN SAVE YOUR MONEY.

Every young man believes that in some
stage of his future life he will enjoy COM
potency. With this belief he rears fanci-
ful superstructure, and then patiently awaits
the time when he shall take possession
But how large a proportion pass through
the years until they find themselves old men,
standing on the verge of the grave, with the
dreams of youth unrealized And why is
it? The New Nork S1ts says: In this coun-
try of b0undless resources there is no good
reason why every man Of ordinary capacity
may not lay up a competency for his declin-
ing years. Look at the men of wealth in
this city and elsewhere who have been the
architects of their own fortunes They had
no better opportunities for acquiring wealth,
no stronger incentive to industry, no more
favorable personal qualities than many men
generally have. The foundation Of their
success consisted in this fact; They appre-
ciated the Importance saving money They
realized the force of the old maxim that
penny saved Is two pence earned. They
differed from the majority Of young men 10
this respect. The latter are impressed with
the desirability Of saving money, but they
c0nRot commence to do il now. Their wa
ges or salaries are too small, They are only
able to get along decently with all their pres
increased they will begin to lay up some
money. The young man who acts in accor-
dance with this idea will never occupy his
airy castle Of wealth. Ask A. I. Stewert
how he did in this respect when young
man, and we venture to say he viii reply
that he regularly saved small portion Of his
wages, even when they were a mere trife
when compared with the incomes of many
young men who are now waiting for more
favorable time to save their earnings. Now,
we would not have any young man to be mi
serly or niggardly. We would not have
him stint himself in anything that is really
necessary to his comfort. What we advise
is this That every young man shall make it
practice to save portion of his earnings
no matter how small-and place them 10 his
savings bank. 1t is not the value of the
money that would thus accumulate in Civ
en- time from which the chief benefit of this
plan would flow. Its value consists more Of
the moral influence exerted upon the char
acter of the recommending it into habits
Of economy and frugality. Every young
man who has an income at all should have
an account in the saving banks. That in
stitution does more good in the formation
Of industrial and useful men, and in keep
ing the susceptible away from the allure
ments of vice, ''than almost any other agency.
Ii tends to stimulate man S energies, to
promote thrifty habits, and to start him out
upon an honorable and prosperous career.
Therefore, young man, remember that the
road to fortune lies through the saving s
bank
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-23

THE LEGEND OF THE TuED DEGREE.-
The legend, as it is called, of the Master
Mason, is one of the most touching and
beautiful in the drama of life Founded, as
il is, upon che mysteries and ceremonies of
the ancient Egyptians, it has come down to
MS as the very embodiment and substance
Of Masonry, 1t is the impressive exem-
plification of the birth, the life, the death,
and the resurrection Of man. Ii stamps
upon the intelligent Mason the sublime doe
trine Of the immortality Of the soul; and it
was wise provision of all Grand Lodges
that this degree should never be given 10
part only, but should be completed at every
undertaking.
TO omit this legend is to omit the degree
itself. This legend is the grand landmark,
the unfailing beacon of Masonic centuries.
1t is never changed; it viii admit of no re-
moyal, for it is the true point OF the univer-
sal Brother. 1t conveys thought and fur
nishes food for the reflective mind down to
the grave, and as a simple drama stands
unequalled besides auy Of the productions of
genius. No Mason ever participated in aud
forgot it; he felt its moral upon bis soul, as
though it we're touch Of Divinity, and
when properly understood it inspires a SOL
cmnity second only to the scene of death,
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-23

SAYS the New York Gazette. clifton
resides in Brooklyn, near Beecher, owning
a very comfortable and pleasant house on
Livingston street, which is said TO contain
more and finer engravings, mostly artists
proofs, than any other IN that city. His
dwelling and its contents cost him about
$25, 600, and as his salary on the Iudep7t-
dentis S., 900, and his income from lectures
aud other sources considerably more than
that, he may be considered beyond supine
peril. Mrs. Tiltonis a very plain, pleasant
faced little lady, not so young looking as
her husband, and esteeming him as the
greatest man of the age-Which is as it
should be. Anna, his sister, is tall, good
looking girl, just out of boarding school,
said to be possessed of very fine talents,
and sharing Mrs Tilton's faith as regards
Theodore is also as it should be.
They are very happy, lively, intellectual
family, always full of joyous little enterprise
of one kind or other, and very popular So
cially. "
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-23
goetrl.
BUILDING ON THE SAND.
by ELIZA COOK.

'Tis well to WOO, tbs well to we'd,
For so the world hath done
Since myrtles grew, and roses blew,
And morning brought the sun.
But have care ye young and fair,
Be sure you pledge with truth
BE certain that your love will wear
Beyond the days Of youth
For if ye give net heart for heart,
As weli as hand for hand,
You'll find you've played the unwise part,
And "built upon the sand. !"
lis well to save, It's wen TO have,
A goodly store Of gold,
And hold enough Of shining stuff,
For charity is cold.
But place not all your hope and trust
In what the deep mine brings;
We cannot live on yellow dust
Unmixed with purer things;
And he who piles up wealth alone
Will often have to stand
Beside his Golfer chest, and own
'Tis "built upon the sand
'Tis good to speak in kindly guise,
Aud soothe where er we can;
Fair speech should bind the human mind,
And love link man to man.
But stay not at the gentle words;
Let deeds with language dwell;
The one who pities starving birds,
Should scatter crumbs as well.
The mercy that is warm aud true
Must lend helping hand,
For those who talk, yet fail to do,
But "build upon the sand.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-23

THE POWER OF WOMAN Whatever
be the customs and laws Of a country, the
women oft decide the morals They reign
because they hold possession of our affec-
tons But their influence is more or less
salutary, according to the degree of esteem
which is granted them. Whether they are
our idols or companions, the reaction is
complete, and they make us such as they
are themselves. 1t seems as if nature con-
nected our intelligence with their dignity, as
we connect our morality with their virtue.
This, therefore, is law of eternal justice;
man cannot degrade woman without himself
falling into degradation; he cannot raise
them without himself becoming better. Let
US cast our eyes over the globe, and observe
two great divisions Of the human race, the
east and the west. One half of the ancient
world remain without progress or thought,
and under the load of barbarous eultiVa-
ton; women arc serfs. The other half ad
vance toward freedom and light; the women
are loved and honored.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-23
- sazF
HOW TO MAKE HOME HAPPY.

Do not Jest with your wife upon a subject
in which there IS danger Of wounding her
feelings. Remember that she treasures
every word you utter, though you never
think of it again. Do not speak of some
virtue in another man S wife to remind your
own of a fault. Do not reproach your wife
with personal defect; If she has sensibility,
you intlict a wound difficult to heal Do not
treat your wife with inattention in company.
Do not upbraid her in the presence of a
third person, nor entertain her with prais-
ing the beauty and accomplishments Of other
women. If you would have a pleasant
home and a cheerful wife, pass your even
5ingS under your own roof Do not be stern
and silent in your own house. and remember
TO be sociable elsewhere Remember that
your wife has as much need of recreation as
yourself and devote portion at least of
your leasure hours to such society and
amusements as she may join. By SO doing
you will secure her smiles and increase af-
fection, DO not by being too exact in pc
cunlaTy matters, make your wife feel her de-
pendence upon your bounty. 1t tends to
lessen her dignity of character, and does
not increase her esteem for you; if she is
sensible woman, she should be acquainted
with your business and know your income,
that she may regulate her household expen-
ses accordingly. Do not Withhold this knowl-
edge, in order 20 cover your own extrava-
gance Women have a keen perception
be sure she will discover your selfshness-
and though no word is spoken, from that
moment her respect is lessened, and her con-
Gdence deminished, pride wounded, and a
thousand, perhaps, unjust suspicious crea-
ted From that moment is your domestic
comfort on the wane. There can be no one
ness where there is no confidence. Wo-
aEca's Thoughts about Womea.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-23

A CENTRE SHOT Henry Ward Beech
err, in a sermon delivered in Plymouth
Church recently, produced the following
picture:
Men seem ashamed of labor, and often
you will find men who have made themselves
respected by labor, have built up business
and amassed fortune, who turn to their
sons and say: You shall never do as | did;
you shall lead different life; you shall be
spared all this. Oh, these rich men 5 sons.
They aim to lead life of emasculated idle
ness. Like the polyp that floats useless
and nasty upon the sea; all Jelly, all fabby,
no muscle, no bone-it shuts and opens,
and opens and shuts, and sucks in and
squirts out again, of no earthly account, IN
fuence or use. Such are these poor fools;
Their parents toiled and grew strong, and
built up their forms of iron and bone; but
denying this to their sons, they turn them
upon the world boneless, muscleless, simple
gristle, and soft at that. y
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-23
WASHINGTON HOTEL.

This large and commodious house, having been
re taken by the subscriber, is now open for the
ccption Of visitors and boarders- The rooms are
large well ventilated, and comfortably furnished.
The table viii always be supplied with the best
the Il arkct eau afford. The Bar is stocked with
the choicest liquors. In short, il is my purpose
10 keep a FIRsT-CLASS HOTEL. Thanking
the public for past favors I respectfully solicit
renewal Of their patronage.
n. b. Hacks viii run constantly between the
Hotel and the SPRING.
nayI7 67:Iy WM. DIBERT, Propr.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-23

PARis bellies. The gay and fashiona-
bic bellies of Paris work harder than the
men at the galleys. Think of a young mar
ried lady, with a rapidly filing nursery, 60
ing out night after night, coming home on
Monday, say at one clock, on Tuesday at
four, on Wednesday at midnight, on Thurs
day at three, on Friday at four, winding up
the weeks work on Saturday, by coming
home at broad daylight at seven o clock,
and commencing the new week with an
afternoon concert, q dinner, and a soIree !;
Some women have successfully cultivated
the habit Of sleeping in the afternoon, or
taking an extra dinner at four or iYe Q clock,
then 90 straight to bed after it, sleeping till
half-nast eight or nine o'clock, when they
are awakened by their maid, and proceed to
the business Of dressing.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-23

CHURCH EuQUETTE-IN MEMORIAM. -
1t used TO puzzle us, before we understood
the origin of the custom, to account for the
peculiarly American idea Of church etiquette
which compels gentleman to step into the
aisle, allow lady to pass in before him, and
reseat himself in the most comfortable place
in the pew. The European certainly must
be at a loss to account for the custom on the
principle that the laws of etiquette are
founded On the general rule Of making 9TH
ers as comfortable and happy as possible.
But we cannot join with the many who wish
this custom, troublesome though IT may
sometimes be, abolished. 1t is a relic of
the oldeu time in America when men went
to church with their muskets, and had their
children and wives take the inside Of the
pew, 50 that they might rush into the aisle
at the FIRST signal from the watchman that
hostile Indians were near. The custom
comes to us with the sacred memories of
the trials and courage and hardshlps OF our
f6refathers. 1t tells OF hard earned home
steads in the Western wilderness; Of men
and women who laid the foundations of
great nation among scenes which called for
nerve, and energy and bravery, Surely
the preservation of this custom as token
of respect to their memory is not too great
burden for their fashionable sons and daugh-
ters of to-day, who owe them so much OF
their present prosperity and wealth. The
people Of England undergo every form of
Inconvenience rather than give up time
honored customs, and we laugh at them for
it. We care too little for these things. The
American motto Is
sLet the dead past bury the dead"
better motto is the golden rule, DO
unto others as you would that others do un,
10 YOU: how will il be when we are dead!
~. vi. (fg-efFe
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-23

LIVE FOR OTHERs-God has written
mon the flower that sweetens the air, upon
tbe breeze that rocks the flower upon Its
stem. npon the rain drops that swell the
mighty river, upon the deWdrop that re-
freshcs the smallest sprig of moss that rears
lis head in the desert, upon the ocean that
rocks every swimmer in its channel, upon
every pencilled shell that sleeps in the cav
erns Of the deep, as well as upon the nigh
tv sun which warns and cheers the millions
Of creatures that live in its Gght-upon all
has he written, ''None of US hyeth to him
self -
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-23

LOVE IS a MYSTERY. Its origin is a
mystery; its essence is a mystery; every pull
sation Of its being is mysteries; aud it is
aware that il cannot break the shell and
penetrate the mysteries without DESTROYING
both itself and the object. For the cloud,
which is so beautiful IN the distance when
the sunbeams arc sleeping on its pillow, if
YOU go too near and enter it is only dank
and dun; you find nothing, you learn nothing
except that YOU have been tricked. Often
have we been told that love pulls after frui-
ton; and this is the reason. When it has
plucked of its feathers for the sake of star
Ing al them, it can never sew them on again.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-23
HOTELS.
CHALYBEATE HOUSE.

NoTTCE.-Per visiting the Watering PA
ccs, viii fad a very desirable resort at the CHA
LYBEATE HOUSE, near the Chalyheate Spring
Bedford, Pa, whore the undersigned is prepared
to accommodate from eighty 10 one hundred per-
sons. The house is rev and airy ans neatly fur
nished Terms moderate
Hacks running 20 Mineral Springs and Miner
% Water always ON hand
May 81 3m WIN. GHENON Eth.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-23
MISCELLANEOUS.


DUP & SHANNON, BANKERS,
H. BEpgoRD, PA.
BANK OF DISCOUNT AND DEPOSIT.
Collections made for the East, West, North and
south, and the general business Of Exchange
transacted. Notes and Accounts Collected and
Ermiuancos promptIymadc. REAL ESTATE
bought and sold fcb22
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-23
DANIEL BORDER,

DANIEL BORDER,
II PIrT STREET, TWO DOORS WEST OF TIE BED
FoED HOTEL, BEEFoEp, Pa.
MATCHMAKER AND DEALER IN JEWEL
RY. SPECTACLES. &C.
lie keeps on hand a stock of fine Gold and sill
ycr Watches, Speetaeles oi Brilliant Double Rein
cd Glasses also Scotch Pebble Glasses Gold
Watch Chains, Breast Pins, Finger Rings, best
quality Of Geld Pens. He viii sappIy to order
unT thing in his line not on hand. apT.2s.' IS.
q YES. o YEs!-The undersigned has taken
" out auction license, and tenders his services
% all who have sales or auctions TO cry. Give
bin call Post Once address, Spring Meadows,
Bedford county, Penna.
April5.smz HENRY b. MOCK
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-23

To MORROW may never come to US. We
cannot fnd it in any Of our title-deeds. The
man who owns whole blocks of real estate,
and great ships on the sea, does not own
single minute of to morrow. Tomorrow! 1t
is a mysterious possibility, not yet born; 1t
lies under the seal Of midnight, behind the
veil of glistening consultations. - Choptn
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-23

WISE COUNSEL. 1t is an evidence oftrue
wisdom not to be precipitate in our notions,
nor infexible in our opinions; and 1t is a
Dart of true wisdom not to give hasty credit
to every word that is spoken, nor ImmedI-
ately to communicate to others what we
believe. In cases of perplexity and doubt;
consult prudent and religious man, and
choose rather to be guided by the counsel Of
one better than thyself, than to follow the
suggestion of thy own blind will.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-23

POPULAR ERRoRs-That editors keep
public reading rooms That they have p lem
ty of time to talk to everybody That they
are delighted to get anything to ill up the
paper with That every man S own private
az is a matter of public interest That
II doesn't make much difference whether
copy be written on both sides That editors
return rejected manuscripts.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-23
RATES or ADVERTISING.

RATES OF ADVERTISING.
All advertisements for less than 3 months 10
cents per line for each insertion. Special notices
onehalf additional All resolutions Of Associa-
tian, communications Of limited or individual
interets and notices Of marriages and deaths, ex-
ceeding Eve lines, 10 cts per line. All legal noti-
ces Of every kind, and all Orphans Court and
other Judicial sales, required by law 70 be pub
lshed in both papers. Editorial Notices Is cents
per line. All Advertising due after first insertion.
a iiberal discount made to yearly advertisers.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-23

WOMEN often fancy themselves in love
when they are not. The love of being low
ed, fondncss of fattery, the pleasure
of giving pain to rival, passion for
novelty and excitement, are frequently mis-
taken for something far better and holier,
tin marriage disenchants the fair self deeeiv-
er and leaves her astonished at her own In
difference and the evaporation of her ro-
mantic fancies.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-23

II IMMEII. AND IIYGENFELTER,
II ATTORNEYS AT LAW, BEDFORD, PA.
Have formed a partnership in the practice Of
the Law OGco on Juliana Street, two doors South
% The Mcngel Uonse. April /, lS64-tf
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-23

Bzg Wisdom is the olive which springs
from the heart, blooms on the tongue, and
bear fruit from the action,
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-23

SUBSCRIPTION TERMS. &c.
The IHQriegais IS published eao cry FRfnAl morn
ing at the following rates.
UNE fEAE fin advance, $500
sit nok paid within SIX mos j.. S2.5G
,ii not paid within the ycarl.. S&oo
an papers optsjda &c tle eeuaty discontinued
without notice. at tbs expiration Ut the time for
which the subscription has been paid.
Singleceri q the Ps! erfHsaished, ~ wrappers,
at five cents eath.
Communications subjects uf sueal 81 general
interest arc respeetFally solieitcd. To ensarc at
teDtien. flvars If this kind must invariably be
aceompaulcd hr the name IF tbs aathor, pot for
mobilization, bat as a guaraaty against imposition.
An letters pertaining to business - the Office
should be addressed 70
DtfRBORROW 4 LUTZ, BeDroRp, Pa.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-23

Al. 4. POINTS,
M ATTORNEY AT LAW, BEpFonn, Pa.
Respectfully tenders his professional services
to the public. 0Iiee with J. W Lingenfelter,
Esq, on Juiana street.
zu~Colleetions promptly made. Dso.9, 64-tf.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-08-23
eerofessional 4 business Ggrds
ATTORNEYS AT LAW.

TOHNT. KEAGY,
sI ATTORNEY -AT-LAW.
2za Office opposite Reed & Sehelrs Bank.
Counsel given in Englisb and German. lapl26l