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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-07-16

A Boy s COMPOSITION ON Ice. Il like
ice When it's cold, I like it best. Ice is
good for a great many things 1t is good
to skate on. and it Is good to make ice
cream | ike to skate. Sometimes / lend
my skates to Lizzie Jones, and she lets me
buckle them on for her. She wears striped
stockings, With red and white and blue
stripes running around them, and her legs
look Ike stick Of candy Father says ice
IS good in eobblers / don know why il is
better in eobblers than in little boys. I sup
pose | shall be good deal wiser whenI grow
up. | ike ice cream with plenty Of vanilla
in it. There is more ice-cye2n in the sum
mer than in winter, and more ice in winter
than there Is in summer. There are heaps
Of things DO not understand Mother says
if eat too much ice cream it viii make my
stomach hurt. / eat all want, but | am
careful not TO eat too much, because mother
tells me not 10. When next winter comes
Lizzie Joues and are going to skate some
more. There viii not be any more winter
until after summer comes. The seasons are
mighty odd in this country. Sometimes
winter comes before summer, and some
time summer comes before winter. Spring
always comes after winter. Father says l
may have a new pair of skates next summer,
When I get to be man, | am going to
pour red stuff on the ice to warm it, before
put it in my mouth, ike father does.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-07-16
HOTEL

This large and commodioas hoase, having been
re-taken BY the subscriber is now open for the
ceptipn of visitors and boarders. The rooms are
large well ventilated, and comfortably furnished.
The table win always be supplied with the best
the arket can afford The Bar is stocked with
the choicest liquors. In short, il is my purpose
to keep a FIRST GLASS HOTEL. Thanking
the public f5r past favors, respectfully solicit
renewal of their patronage.
n B. Hacks VIII run constantly between the
Hotel and the Springs.
may17, 's9:ly WM. DIPERT, P1cP'r.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-07-16

TALL0w candles were first used fer lights
in the year 1890; glass windows for lights in
llS0; tea was first brought tc Europe from
China in 1901; coffee was first brought to
England in l64l printing in colors was in
vented in 1925, and the art of printing from
movable types 10 l440.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-07-16

PERHAPS 1t is not generally known, says
an exchange, Is it should be. that salt put
in the mouth will instantly remove the cen
yulsive movements Of fits, either Of child
ren or animals.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-07-16
HoTEL.

u \ Il q n Q . II . I Z I
Ia HUNTINGTON, PA.
This old establishment bayiRg Feen leased by
J. MORRISON, formerly proprietor Of tho Nor
risoa House, has been entirely TeaoESted and re-
f3rsisbsd ana supplied With all the modern i'm
provemeuts and eonvenienses necessary 70 first
class Hotel
The diping room has seen removed to tho frst
foor and L now spaeisas and airy, and the cham
bcrs are all well yerilated, and the proprietor
wiz eudeavor to Aake his guests perfectly at
home AddVss J. MORRISON,
ExcHASsE HorEE,
5Ijulytf HHntingdon, Pa.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-07-16

MAGAZINES following Magazines for
NJ say AZ the Inquirer Book Store. ALLAN
TIC F0NTELY, PUTNAM'S MONTHLY
LIPPPCoTTS, GALAXY, PETERSON. GO
DEYMDM. DEMoRESTS, FRANK LESLIE
RIVERSIDE, etc. etc. n
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-07-16
PETRlFIED FOREST.

Three or four miles southwest Of Bay
an Station, on the Pacific railroad, IS a
high bluff Of loose sand that plainly in
dicates its being drited there BY the winds.
All over the ground sou see large peices Of
heavy stone, showing the bark, the grain,
and the size of tie tree from which it grew
as plain as daylight.
Dig down few feet and you fnd large
sections Of trees, showing the rough bark.
the sap and heart Of an oak tree as plainly
as though it was freshly cut block to split
into shingles. Then, again. have seen
leaves taken out at the depth Of three or
four feet, petrifed, yet showing the ridges
and veins, and as transparent as the day
they fell from the father oak. From all the
indications, / think. had Cortez visited the
spot, he would have seen the petrifed logs.
chunks and leaves showing almost as great
age as we now see them.
Some writers tell of a petrifed forest
standing here in the far West, bat do not
give the story credit; yet l am convinced
that one does exist, and the pieces remain
ing on the surface are fast approaching de-
cay. | saw also petriied turtle taken
out Of deep cut somewhere between Bryan
and Echo. 1t looked az natural as a snap
ping turtle, just pulled out Of the river.
Where one Of its legs came out Of the shell
it had been broken; and different qualities
Of stone could be seen, differing in color, as
does the meat in quality Of that very singu-
lar animal. = Cincianntf Gnnll,llrctnL
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-07-16

A Western editor, when in durance for
libellinga Justice Of the Peace, was request
ed BY the jaiIor to give the prison fAyOra-
bic notice.
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SUBSCRIPTIONS TERMS. &C.

The TseUIERn Is published ssery FRIDAY morr-
ing be following rates
OsE YEAR, (in advance, $500
tif NOS paid within six mos. j.. s2.50
e fif not paid EifhinAhe yeaF,l... 500
All papers outside Of the county discontinued
sithout notice, at the expiration q the time for
which the subscription has beer paid.
singlccopieso Of the PaperfuEnizhed, in wrappers,
at eve cents each.
Communications on subjects Of local OF general
interest are respectfully solicited. To ensure At
tention favors Of this kind must invariably be
accompanied by the name Of the author, nos for
publication, but guaranty against imposition.
All stters pertaining 70 business If the sfHee
should be addressed to
JOHN LUTz. BrDFoap, Pa.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-07-16

4 NEWLY MARRIED nan took his bride on
a tour to Switzerland for the honeymoon,
and when there induced her to attempt,
with him, the ascent of the high peaks
The lady, who at home had never assembled
a hill higher than a church, was much
alarmed--sf1 had to be carried by the
guides with her eyes blindfolded, so as not
to witness the horrors of the passage. The
bridegroom walked by her side, expostu-
Iating with her fears. He spoke in honey
moon whispers; but the rarefaction Of the
air was such that every werd was audible
You told me, Leonora, that you always
felt happy, no matter where you were, so
long as you were IN my company Then,
why are you not happy now?' Eyes,
Charles, | did, replied she, sobbing bys-
terically, but I never meant above the
snow line. y
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How to puuisha hungry man-dfiye .
steak into him.
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RATES OF ADVERTISING.

All advertisements for less than months 10
cents per line for each Insertion. Specia notices
one-half additional. All resolutions Of Assoeia-
tions, communications Of a limited or indiEidai
interest and notices of marriages ard deaths, ex-
ees Of every kind, and all Orphans Court and
cher Judicial sales are required by Law to be pub
lis,sd in both papers. Editorial Notices Is cents
Per line All Advertising dac after first insertion.
liberal discount made % yearly eivertise-s-
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-07-16

NO ROOM FOR LOAFERs. These
words recently met our eyes as we passed a
workshop IN this city. No room for
loafers. Sure enough, there is no room
for loafers anywhere in this working world.
They are not wanted in the busy workshop,
nor in the editors sanctum; they are a
nuisance in the country store, splitting ana
spewing about the stove, and at the post
Office and street corners are in every body S
way. They are forever out Of place-ex-
cept when IN the aImshouse or Jail A dead
weight upon society, they are q bindranec
and BORE They form no part Of nature $
pan; it abhors them, as it does vacuum.
While all the world around them is going
forward, they are standing still, or rather
gliding imperceptibly backward into seedy
vagabondism. A loafer soon grows rusty.
It is only use which keeps our faculties
bright and the idle man gets dull. stupid,
stolid and muddy headed
Yet some Of these fellows seem to think
very well Of themselves. You will see
them strutting along the sunny side of the
street, lounging at corners, or hanging
about the doors Of the hotels, with fine
clothes upon their backs, and a well salts
fed smirk upon their vacant countenances
The poor creatures look down upon poor
working man as being of inferior order
No doubt the drones affect to despise thC
busy bees, until they are driven from thc
hive to starFe, while the workers feast upor
the honey. 4 loafer setting himself abov,
the man who labors with his hands, Why
he is as far beneath him as, in the order 0
creation, the sloth is beneath the common
horse. A young mechanic, in his working
dress, and with his tools in his hands, i
every way more agreeable object than tn,
best dressed loafer in existence. There i
always room for him. He IS never out o
place, for he is keeping step with the move
ment Of the universe. He has an aim,
purpose, and he stands for something. Hi
faculties are trained to use, and he is o
value to the world for what be can do. Tht
skilled workman is TO the idle man what tn,
manufactured article is to the raw material
He has an additional value above thar o
mere manhood.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-07-16

Our facilities for doing aIlkinds of Job Printing
are equallsd By very few establishments in the
country Orders BY mail promptly fned. An
letters should be addressed to
JOHN LUTz.
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8totor0 enquirer.
ITEMs.

TIE Prairie farmer says a Kentucky wo.
man feels more pride in having the first
green peas than the first spring bonnet.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-03-22
VENEZUELA.
The se ttlement oil AmerIcan CIaims.

The Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs will
report in favor of demanding OF Venezuela
compliance with the terms of the treaty for the
settlement of the claims of American citizens,
according to the Convention of April, 1885, The
amount Of the claims presented to the commis-
sion for adjudication was four millions, eight
awards by this commission was one million two
hundred and fifty thousand dollars, which was
TO be paid to the United States in ten equal in.
stalments. The first instament Is due, aud
Venezuela has not paid it, but has accredited a
special agent to this country, with instructions
to ignore the whole amount of the awards.
Correspondence between Mr. Seward aud the
Venezuelan agent on this subject was sent to
the Senate a few days since.
Although the fact has not publicly transpired
as TO the position taken by our Government, 1t
is understood that Mr.. Seward gave Venezuela
to understand that she will not be allo we'd 10
set aside the treaty, but will be expected to
comply with its provisions In the matter of
payments. There is also a proposition before
the committee making provision for the pay
ment OF these awards by our Government,
which, by terms of treaty, is made the creditor
OF Venezuela.
The argument of those who seek this arrange.
ment is that the award having been made In
coin, and drawing per cent. interest until the
whole iustalments are paid, the United States,
by assuming to pay would make about four
hundred thousand dollars, taking into account
the difference tmtween greenbacks and gold
and the interest and they add that our Govern
ment can force the collection, while our citi-
Zens Cannot.-Ledga'
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-03-22
FROM DELLA WARE.
Proceedings of the Wilmington COnfe-
renee OF the M. Il. Church.

Special Despatch TO The EUenfitg Telegraph.
TON this as
o'clock. The examining committees for the
next year were presented and adopted.
Weston, L. Dobson, Il. P. Aldred
Second Year-H. Colclazer, j. L. Loft, John
Allen, J. W. Hammersley, j. l.. Thompkinson,
Third Year-Jos. Cook. John France, J. o.
Sypherd, T. b. Killiam, w. B. Walton. W..
Fourth Year-L. G. Matlack, B. f. Price, e. G.
Irwin, W, e. England, IL. S. Thompson, ID. r.
Candidates for admission on trial.. H.
Leightbourn, W. +. Talbot. j. w. Pierson, T. B.
To examine local preachers for Deacons'
orders-W. Merrill, Thomas l.. Poulson, ]. e.
Local deacons TOR Elders orders-George A.
Phoebus, j. T. Van Burkalow.
To preach Missionary sermons-A. Rltten-
house. g. b. Quigg, alternate.
In the examination of character several
cases had been laid d. over which We're now con.
trial, and George Barton continued as super
The report of the Committee on Education
was laid on the table for revision at their
own request.
the missionary sermon this morning for the
expenses of the Conference session.
of ina BaaSa wsfs of for ap invitation 10
visit public school No 1t was resolved to
meet in this church at o'clock this afternoon
and In body proceed TO the school designated.
The Committee on Fraternal Greeting to the
philadelphia Conference asked TO be excused
for want of time.
The consent of the bishop was requested for
the publication of his sermon yesterday morn
ing at the ordination OF deacons, and the secre
tar1es were authorized to have it published.
The report of the Committee on Education,
as revised. was adopted.
The moneys in the hands OF the Financial
Committee were ordered to be handed TO the
proper authorities.
The Tract Committees report was adopted
The Conference suspended business to listen
to the missionary sermon by Rev. George A.
PhoebuR.
The collection taken for the expenses OF the
Conference amounted to $40 81.
The committee to nominate Officers OF the
Missionary Society reported the fOllowIng:-
President, Hon. d. NJ. Bates; Vice. Presidents,
James Riddle, Rev. w. Kenney; Secretary, AL
fred Cookman; Treasurer, George w. Sparks
Mapagers- Minis!ers;T J. QqIgley, y; Smith,
Leightbourn, Samuel Graoey, A. W. Milby:
Laymen. J. Taylor Ganse, James Riddle, Chas
Moore, II. Pickels, stephen Postles, e.. W.
Sparks. @. Il. B. Day, d. M. Bates. w. Bright,
The Board of Stewards presented their report,
which was adopted, and the amount appropri-
al ted was distributed to claimants. The amount
raised was s294723. Adjourned
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-03-22
TERRIBLE EXPLOSION.
Three Men Instantly Killed in Titus
willie and Another Fatally Injured.

fatal accident took place In Church Run
Yesterday, resulting in the instant death of A.
d. Griffin, W. II. Todd, and William Bills, and
the fatal injury of Colonel P. Davidson. The
accident occurred abput 4s o'clock, at tue Office
of Colonel Davidson, on the territory leased by
him on Church Run, about one mile from the
city. The parties were engaged in preparing
torpedo for one of the wells. While Grlttiu,
Todd aud Bliss were standing about the tor
pedo, pushing down the charge, Colonel David
son was about walking towards the door, It
thought that the charge contained about seven
pounds of Eliminating powder Colonel David
sous inventioul, while about twenty additional
pounds were lying near. The explosion resulted
rom percussion, and the shock was perceptby
felt ali over The city. The building was, OF course
blown into fragments aud its inmates with the
exception of Colonel Davidson, were instantly
killed. Their clothing was almost entirely
stripped from their bodies, which we're shock
inely lacerated in every part. crowd OF men
was speedily gathered iron the vicinity. Colo
mel Davidson was found to be conscious, but
utterly helpless, and experiencing the intensest
pain. His right thigh was severed to the bone,
as though laid open by an axe, and his chest,
back, arms, and head were covered with CHASTITY
burns, his face burned 10 a crisp, and the sight
| of one eye destroyed. His first inquiries were
| concerning the fate OF his companions, whom
| he feared were more severely hurt and desired
| that they should be attended 10. A litter was
| constructed, upon which as speedily as possible
| he was borne to the Bush House and PLACED
/ under medical attendance. Tue remains ol
! Griffin. Todd and Bills were conveyed to the
city, and placed In charge OF the acting Coroner,
| Justice 6trouse, and an Inquest was in progress
] last evening, ,-2flHpEt Pa Rera'd. March 10,
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-03-22
Philadelphia Cattle Market.

MONDAY, March 22.-rhe offerings of beef
cattle to- day were not large, only reaching 1000
head, but they were in excess of the demand
There was considerable firmness on the part OF
holders OF choice lots, which were in good sup.
ply, but operations were somewhat restricted
We quote choice at l0@l011c; prime at 9@9szc
and common To good at 6@l815c. q lb gross. The
following sales were reported:-
Head.
so. A. Christy & Bro, Lancaster county. 90
10, gross.
25 Depgler q McCleese Chester co., 500, gross
l32. i. McFillen, Lancaster CO.. 8@9M, gross,
So. r Hathaway. Lancaster CO., SOLO, gross.
78. James 8. Kirk, Chester CO., SOLO. gross,
81. b. 4. McFlllen, Chester co, 991l0, or.
ITO. James McFillen, Lancaster CO., 8G0954, gr.
SO. E. 3, McFillen, Lancaster CO. 9@9A or,
l46 Martin, Fuller & Co., Pa, 99l014. gr
ITO. Mooney Il Smith, Lancaster co., 7@lON, ar
20. T. Mooney, Bro, Lancas' er CO., 6@916,Rr,
80. h. Chain, Lancaster CO., 8@95z, gr.
SO. ]. d l.. Frank, Western, 8@8T, gr.
100. Frank Schomberg, Western, $780,, gr.
l0A Hope Co., Lancaster CO.. 81409I4, gr.
20. M. Dryfoos 90, Penna.. 61aC9712, gr.
so Elkin Co., Penna., 7@8.
~. J. Clemson, Lau ucaster CO.. 9@Dl0% gr.
46. Ktmble Wallace. Chester CO. SOLO, gr.
%. John McArdle, Western, 7l6619b gr.
40. disadvantage, Western, 9Z@l0Iz, gr.
COWS and Cave met steady inquiry, an d
1tO head changed hands al s40@75, andspringers
at S35@60.
In Sheep there was consid erable movement
Of very full hgures sales Of TO- 900 head at 71%Ga
9l2c. per pound gross.
Hogs were In fair request, with sales of 5000
head at sl5 50@l6 80 per 100 pounds, net. The
market closed with downward tendency.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-03-22
Philadelphia Trade Report.

MONDAY, March 22.-The Flour market is
quiet but steady. There Is no inquiry
except from the home consumers, who pur.
chased 1000 barrels. including superfine at IS %
@550; extras At $6@8 so; Iowa, Wisconsin, and
Minnesota extra family at SO 5O@7'25; Pennsyl-
vapia and Ohio do. at $7@9'25; and fancy brands
at s9'5t@l2, according to quality. Rye Flour com.
mands S7.25@775 p barrel. No change to
notice in Corn Meal.
There is less activity in the Wheat market.
but prices are we'll sustained; sales of 1900
bushels red at Sl.6O@l65 ami 500 bushels
Indiana amber at $l.50 Rye is steady. with
sales OF Western at 81 539l 55 Corn Is quiet and
rather weak; sales of $500 bushels yellow at So
@8Sc. Oats are selling at 78G75c. for Western
asd 6O@68c. for Pennsylvania 1000 bushels
Barley sold on private terms, and 600 bushels
New York Barley Malt at S2l5
Bark-In the absence of sales we quote No
Quercitron at $50 per ton.
Seeds-C overseed Ia active, and 1000 bushels
sold at s9'S712@l0 rs Timothy ranges from
S335(93 6215. and Flaxseed from $2'65@27e.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-03-22

at Aux Cages, signed by parties who are certi-
fed to by James ID. Long United States Consul,
as being worthy of full faith and credit.
The details recount many acts of barbarity.
The signers state, among other matters that
when the men engaged IN the revolution desert,
their wives are imprisoned, and in many in
stances shot.
late report from the Yantic dated February
26 states that Cape Haytien is surrounds by
Rebels, and the inhabitants appear to be desti,
tute. On the goth the Haytien war steamer
salnsye entered the harbor at Gonaives and
that evening the rebels attacked the town, but
were reDulsed.
The Mount Vernon was at anchor at st.
Marks, that being in possession of the rebels,
but nothing about her indicated that she was
other than lawful merchant vessel. While at
Aux.Cayes the American Minister visited the
Jason, and on leaving was saluted with fifteen
guns, which was returned by the Yantic.
Naval Ordsrs
Captain Egbert Thompson has been ordered
TO the naval station at Mound City, Illinois
Commander James p. Foster is relieved from
that station, and Is waiting orders. Chief En-.
gineer Andrew Lawton has been ordered 10 the
Philadelphia Navy Yard. Chief Engineer
Elbridge Lawton is ordered to the Boston Navy
Yard. Second Assistant Engineers o. A. ALI
son and George A. Hall are tordered to the
Kansas. Second Assistant Engineers E. Well,
aud A. J. Kenyon are ordered to the Qunne
baug. Second Assistants H. ID. Potts and J. G
Brown have been ordered to the Unadilla, anC
r. 7. Bennett to the Aroostoo6. First Assstan
G. Audrade and Second Assistant s. Cheney to
the Maumee.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-03-22
TRAGEDY IN NERARK.
A Young Man Murders hIs Intended Wife
and Shoots Himself.

melancholy tragedy took place in West
street, Newark, N. j., yesterday afternoon, IN
by her lover, who Immediately paid the penalty
OF his crime by taking his own life. The names
OF the two persons were Frederick Knittall AMI
Augusta Becker, each nineteen years of age,
and having been, tor more than year preceding.
engaged to be married. Mss Becker resided
with her parents, in whose house the tragedy
occurred, aud she had at brief intervals during
the past year received visits from Knittall,
the greatest possible friendship hay,
ing been maintained between them, so
far as was known by her relatives, until within
two or three weeks, when, IL Is said, degree of
coldness was observed in their intercourse with
each other, which produced feeling of jealousy
on the part OF Knittall, which he revealed IN
conversations with his acquaintance, and ex-
hibitcd IN noticeable degree when he met Miss
Becker. At about two o'clock yesterday after
noon he called at her house, and sat with her in
the front parlor, while Mrs Becker and another
daughter occupied back room. Soon after
five o'clock the report of a pistol was heard,
and Mrs. Becker, Fastening to the parlor, from
which the sound proceeded, saw Kntttall flying
through the hall towards the rear door, hatless
and deathly pale, carrying revolver in his
hand. Upon the floor of the parlor Miss Becker
lay motionless, her face and clothing covered
with her blood. ball had passed through
her head, entering upon the left side above the
ear, and coming out on the other side near the
eye. Another report, folio wing soon after the
fight OF Knittall, was heard coming from the
rear of the house, and he was seen lying utterly
motionless and dead near the door, with the
weapon lying near him. The reports having
been heard by many of the immediate neighbors,
an excited crowd hocked around the house and
filed the yard, viewing the body of the suicide,
and specializing upon the causes which had led
to his unhappy state of mind. Information was
sent to the Police Station, and Detective Smith,
accompanied by Officer Mack, was directed to
visit the place and take possession of the
premises. Miss Becker was found to be still
breathing family, and she was placed under the
care of Dr. Sehlbach, the county physician, At
0 o'clock last evening she was still living, but
was not expected to survive many hours. The
family of Miss Becker are persons of consider
able wealth and respectability, and the melan.
choly affair occasions great deal of excitement
and sympathy. The young man Kuttal also
possessed a good reputation among his &C.
quaintances, hovng been known as person Of
sober and temperate habits. He lived at the
house of Mrs. Knight in Market street, and
was employed IN the upholstering esta bshment
OF Joseph Lang, IN Broad street.