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The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1869-10-28
lightning as a Photographer.

A CORRESPONDENT of the Scicntifc
american tells this marvellous. but not an
para.leled, story Of marks produced by
lightning during a thunder storm in Wash
ington county, Nd: IN an open lot near
the residence of the late Capt. John Ross
ley, about two and half miles north
west of the town Of Hancock, in the coun-
ty named, stood an oak tree Of medium
size, under which, during thunder storm,
a sheep had taken shelter from the rain.
On limb or branch of the tree sat robin,
directly over the sheep; flash OF light
ming struck the tree, the Robin and the
sheep; killing both Of the latter. We saw
the sheep lying under the tree and went
to see if it had been killed. When we ar
rived, we found the sheep dead lying up
on the left side, and found the dead body
of the robin lying upon the right or upper
side of the sheep. Capt. Ressley ordered
his servants to skin the sheep, which
they did Immediately, and when they
came tn the spot on the right, and which
was the upper side, where the body OF the
robin had fallen and where We had found
it, they noticed a strange appearance, and
called our attention TO it. To our no small
astonishment, we found on the in
side of the skin of the sheep ard
also on the DcSN OI INC bouN u lilc Nhisis
a perfect picture of the robin, even Ia
the fine fringes of the feathers of is
wings. Now it could not have been the
falling Of the body OF the robin upon the
body of the sheep that caused the i'm
preston, as the figure or picture thus
formed was not that of dead bird lying
sidegise on the sheep as we found it, but
it was perfect picture of the robin while
sitting on the limb OF the tree above the
sheep This circumstance at the time
elected good deal of controversy among
a small circle of educated gentlemen in
the immediate vicinity, and the only con
clusion that cOuld be arrived at was, that
the current of electricity in the instant of
its PASSAGE, carried the outline Of the
figure of the robin down upon the body ot
the sheep, the sheep having fallen fii II
were not already lying upon its side, be-
fore the body of the robin reached il in lis
downward descent No doubt the sheep
was lying down at the time of the stroke.
Now whether the body of the robin al
sorbed portion of the electric fluid, ard
in that way caused the picture (darkcne1
az it was) upon the inside of the skin and
upon the flesh of the sheep, am not able
to prove, but that has always been my
theory of il.
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1869-10-28

IN the course Of letter from Italy -
the Philadelphia Bulletin, Miss Anne
Brewster gives the following interesting
anecdote of Hans Christian Andersen
g. \ charming story apropoS Of
Hans Christian Andersen. When nc Vis-
tied Romeo eight years ago, he was tie
guest of Story, in his apartment M the
Palazza Barbcrini. Andersen was asked
what kind of entertainment would please
him best. He replied \ chlldren's rar-
ty' So all the Juvenile friends oi ms
host and hostess were assembled together.
Hans Andersen looked like a great stork
in an aviary of pretty little birds. but he
soon gathered them around him and inter
rested them deeply in long strain OF de-
lightful fairy tales. The children listened
attentively, sometimes looking very sad,
sometimes clapping their little hands and
screaming with delight Alter While
the doors were thrown open, and Mr.
Story appeared, dressed as the Pied Pi-
per of Hamelin.
The children were wild with fan, and
they and Andersen pursued the piper IN
every direction. My griend, who told me
the story, turned to Browning, who Was
present, and said:
"'Read them your poem
"'They would not understand IL an
swercd Browning.
"'They would at least understand some
thing about what they are enjoying, urged
my friend.
$50 the children were summoned, and
Robert Browning read them his owp
poem, THE Pied Piper of Hamelin, with
great success. 1t must have been a de-
lightiul scene-a crowd of pretty, well
dressed. intelligent children listening -
Hans Andersen and Browning recitc their
own famous creations, and romping with
the sculptor Story-something for them
TO remember i'm after years"
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1869-10-28
Bruce and Bravo.

ONE fine day fine Newfoundland dog
and mastiff had sharp discussion over 4
bone, or some other trifiing matter, and
warred away as angrily as two boys. They
were fighting on bridge, and being blind
with rage, as is often the case, the first
thing they knew, over they went into the
water. The banks were so high that they
were forced to swim some distance before
they came to a landing place. it was very
easy for the NeWf0undlander-h was IS
much at home in the water as a seal l'ut
not SO with poor Bruce. lie struggled
and tried his best TO swim, but made little
Roadway. Old Bravo 0he Newfound-
lander) had reached the land and then
turned to look at his old enemy. He saw
plainly that his strength was fast falling
and that he was likely to be drowned. -
what should that noble fellow DO hut
plunge in, and seize him gently by the
collar, and keeping his nose above water
tow him safely into port.
It was funny To see those two dogs look
at each other as soon as they shook their
wet coats. Their glances said as plainly
as words "WeIl never quarrel any
morew And, sure enough, they kept
their resolution. | think some boys might
learn a good lesson from this old New
f0undland dOg.-ProSJyteTidH
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1869-10-28
YOUTHS DEPARTMENT.
TIE BEGLNNING OF EVIL. Z

1T was such a little thing
One slight twist of crimson STRING.
BIT il was stealing all the same:
And the child who took il knew
That she told what was not true.
Just 10 screen herself from blame
First theft and then lie
Both recorded up on high.
II was but little sip.
just taste upon the lip:
But il left longing there:
Then the measure larger grew.
And the habit strengthened. too,
Till it would no curbng bear;
So the demon Drink dccoys;s
Soul and body 10th destroys.
1t was but one little word:
Softly spoken. scarcely heard,
Uttered by a single breath;
But it dared 10 take in vain
Gods most high and holy name;
So provoking wrath and death.
Soon his lips. once fresh and fair,
Opened but TO curse and swear.
II was but one little blow,
PASSIONS sudden overflow.
Scarcely needed I'm its fall:
But. once loosed. the fiery soul
Would no longer brook control:
Laws it spurned, defed them all,
Till the hands. love clasped i'm vain,
Wore the murdcrer's crimson stain.
All, II is the foxes small,
Slyly climbing DER the wall,
That destroy the tender vines;
And it Is the spark of fire.
Brightening, growing. curling higher,
That across the forest shines.
just 80, step by step. does sin.
If unchecked, Il triumph win.
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1869-10-28

other stores were recovered. When asked
by the merchant why he staid behind to
watch when all others quit their WORK,
the reply was, You told me never 10
leave the store when others were absent,
and thought I'd stay" Orders were m
mediately given once more: Doible
that boys wages; he is willing md f.sah-
tm." To-day that boy is getting salary
of 50, 800, and next January will become
a member of the firm-N J. Republic.
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1869-10-28
POETRY.
MILKING TINE.
gBY GEORGE COOPER.

tBf dEORGE COOPER.
WHEN shadows lengthen on the plain
And leaves are scarlet in the sun;
When COWS are lowing in the lane
And coming hOmeward one by one;
When mists are tangled in the trees
That 0verhapg the rivers bank;
And la ners chat and take their ease,
And shining pals go clink and clank:n
That's milking-time.
When puss and Fido linger round.
And run beside the dairy maids
Nhen ciTciing swallows skim the ground,
And on the caves make sudden raids;
When rosy girls ditty sing.
Aud squirrels hide in leafy home;
And crOsswise jets 90 ping ana ping"
And pals are heaped with creSmy foam:
That's milking-time.
When little ones are tired with plav.
And in the corners blink and nod:
When katyGids are loud and gay,
And wet.ed grows the chilly sod
When stars are few and faintly glow,
And waking frefiies gather fast.
Like drltted flakes Of golden snow
It's hey Tor home the hour Is past
For milking-timel
fISTSfI 1p6 H.s1a1
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1869-10-28

MIND YorR LIGHT.-The Albany
Evening Journal saws young gentleman living M
kingston went To see his girl the other night. and
when he started for home the night being dark. hs
inamorata gave him red paper lantern win y which
to lioht his lonely way. lie took the raiiloai
track as being the shortest 10 hi- house. aud W
walking brisnrcly along, hi~ mind no doubt piFa
with agreeable Thoughts oi the iair he l1ad l-t
left when suddenly lii- rrfefic was brought - IA
end by some one in the Who vafe tte thssef.
lantern a kick which reW dying. s"i i.it'i
yon - said the person from hhid hit ~
f.ru .l,,,in.r my train i.a an. las. two hour
count of that red light And. looking > -hiiisl
him the Young man saw freight uain. and q Was
the engineer Who had disturbed his hedliaii"iH.
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1869-10-28

IT is historically on record that in the
reign of Edward I'LL certain London
wine merchant, by name John Penrose,
was convicted of selling unsound wine.
Adam de Bury was then Lord Mayor of
London before him the said Penrosc was
brought, and he adjudged that the pcccant
vintner should drink n large draught of
the same wine which he sold Ia the com
mon people, and that the remainder ot
such wine should be poured on the head
of the same John, and that he should Tor
swear the calling of yintner in the city
of London forever.
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1869-10-28
An Incident In the Early History Of
Greenbacks.

TEXTS of Scripture have often been in
scribed upon coins. One of the most re-
markable is OH copper coin issued by
the papal government, on which are the
words, We po6is dirjtibus-" Woe to you
who are richr When the grccnbacks
were first issued by the United States, Mr..
Chase. then Secretary of the Treasury,
consulted, among others, the president of
one of the Philadelphia banks in regard
to placing some motto upon thcm-such,
for example, as has since been impressed
upon the five-cent pieces" In God we
trust After mentioning several scrip
tural texts that had occurred tn him, the
Secretary asked our bankers opinion.
" Perhaps" was the reply, the most ap-
propriate would be: Silver and gold have
l none but such as i have give l thee
The project was abandoned. -Lippincot'
Magazine
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1869-10-28

III. JOSS HOUSE VILLA.
You are probably under the impression
that no one has ever yet adopted the
Pavilion at Brighton as an architectural
model, and il that is the case, | must re-
quest you to dispel the false idea, for Joss
House Villa, near S,-.-,hend, was repro
duction i'm miniature of that remarkable
edifice. When Mr. William JohnstOne
was young man and nominal barrister,
it was considered that he bore some resem-
blance in face and figure to the Prince
Regent; and, since nature had nodded
him after the fashion Of the first gentle
man in Europe, he considered it his duty
to act conformably so he dressed himself
hideously, attended prize-fghts and cock
pits, intrigued, played high, got frequently
intoxicated, stuffed his head with n pro-
digions quantity OF scented snuff, and inn
ilaIed his royal prototype in every other
way that his constitution and purse would
allow. BY the time he was 30, however,
both began To give out, SD he wisely de
tcrmined to retire into the country with
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-10-27
NEW SERIES--VOL. 10, NO. Is.

sooner give in cause of meritoriou.
charity or who gives more. He gives
away fortune every year. bat he
gives with discrimination and unos
tentatiously With all his accumula
tion Of wealth life has a higher aim tc
him.
To show the virtues in their fairest light
70 make humanity the minister
OF fbountcous Providence.
We have given above some instances
revealing the benevolence Of his char.
acter. We might mention his annuity
of 5000 to DR.. Coggswell, for so many
years the librarian of the Astor Libra
ry. His retention of old clerks and
employees as long as they can work,
and then retiring them on pensions,
shows strikingly the kindness of the
heart. Wemight multiply indefinitely
instances Of his benevolence.
Attempts TO blaclmail Mr.. Astor
have been of frequent occurrence
Tho most remarkable was that made
by one signing himself E. X. Bassford,
who, it will be remembered, attempted,
some twenty years ago, to extort
$50, 900 from him.
PERSONAL LIFE.
Mr.. Astor married a daughter of
General Armstrong, Secretary of War
under President Madison. She is q
highly accomplished lady and a well
known liberal contributor to public
and private charities. They have had
six children-three sons and three
daughters--all of whom, excepting
one daughter, are still living. Since
ls4l they have lived in Lexington
avenue. Their summers they spend
at their country seat at Barrytown.
Mr.. Astor shows very little the marks
Of his age. He stands erect as ever,
walks firmly and enjoys excellent
health. Ho inherits the massive
mould Of his father, his prominent
nose and compact, heavy undor jaw
His face is full and ruddy, with slight
side whiskers He is plain man,
dresses plainly and pnts on no airs
lie attends St Bartholomew church
He keeps five horses, but rarely rides
One Of his sons will be remembered as
having served with distinction on Gen.
McClellan's staff during the war The
brothers have an Office in Wall street
and live on Fifth avenue in princely
style.
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T i.OtkNooi's tastes and wishes Tbs
costumes cterrvhe here cvcident may
be cqnaled In other dwellings, but
eimilar designs are rare No pictures
are yet hung, though mShy have been
purchased
The grounds around the house COW
or forty acres Dnd In the locality
is valued at 81 900 an acre. The tract
vas bought six years ago by Mr..
Lockwood; and then was a combina-
tion OF rugged bill and marsh. A large
portion has been subducd into beauty
by constant force of eighty men,
who viii now DO thrown out CT en-.
ployment.
Mr.. Lockwood isa native Of Nor
walk, and, as fortune favored him, be
sought to embellish his native town,
The homestead of his parents still
stands, and 10 tenanted by Mr.. Edwin
Lockwood, his uncle, who is president
Of both the horse railroad and tho
Danburry and Norwalx railroad. Mr..
Legrand Lockwood is the chief stock
holder of both these enterprises
Through his able oversight, the latter
has become enabled to pay ten per
cent. dividends, and the former was
initiated by him through the violent
opposition OF the usual mass of idiots.
Mr.. Lockwood also owns largo
amount of surrounding lots and hous-
es. He has not been there for sever
al days Himself and lady and two
grown sons are in New York. Tho
eldest son of Mr.. Lockwood, bearing
the same name, is married, and is
now travelling in Europo. The-house
is in charge Of steward, and Mr.. E.
p. Clark, Mr.. Lockwood's Attorney,
is temporarily passing his nights
there.
But one feeling exists IN the neigh
borhood regarding Mr.. LoclSwood's
failure. That Of deep regret. His
charities were wide spread, and he
pensioned mass of helpless relations.
He has added more TO the properties
of Norwalk than any other citizen,
and a general hope is felt that he may
continue there. Numerous stories are
told of offers he has received of finaD-
cial aid. His friends are said TO have
poured in upon him from long dis
tances, with expressions Of sympathy.
One man, as he entered his office, was
observed to slap him on the back, say
ing, with tears in his eyes;
"Legrand, my boy, I've come 200
miles to eyou. ] am worth a couple
of hundred thousand dollars. Half
of ii is at your disposal"
With the host of friends that Mr..
Lockwood possesses, and the high
character he sustains, little doubt exists
that be will soon again be on the road
TO fortune. He is said to rate his house
and ground in their incomplete state,
at 100000. Had be remained pros
porous, probably million and a quar-
ter would have been spent upon them.
Moneyed men of Wall street yoster-
terday waited on Mr.. Lockwood, and
offered him 100000 to pull him
through.
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drown SEA BREEZEs, a,
DMINIsTRATOR's SoTICE.--NOtl'

A DNTNISTRATOK's NUIIN Es--NvIVV
n ishereby given that letters Of administration
on the estate Of ZAcnAmAH T. Fiscal deceased
late Of Decatur township, Clearheld county, "a +,
having been duly granted 20 the undersgned,
All persons indebted to said estate VIII please
uake immediato payment, tnd those having
claims or demands will pretcnt them properly
auth entieatcd for settlement without delay.
.spu y1c0B wfsH taninis'rtor
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A New York paper says there is a
bureau in that city, "from which men
may be obtained who will for a reas-
enable price commit perjury on any
subject or in any interest
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THOS, S. WASHBURN,

Glen Hope, Clearfield County, Penn'a.
YNHE subscriber has devoted much time and
attention to the SCALING OF LOGS. and
takes this method Of offering his services to those
who may need them. Any further information
can be bad by addressing as above. je2O-tf
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-10-27

An ingenious suicide In Wisconsin
bent down sapling hitched himself
TO il by rope around his neck and
lot il spring
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Little matters Of daily occurrence
are Of greater Importance in social
life than great matters Of rare occur
renee and personal behaviour in
tribes is, perhaps, more than any
thing else, productive of the greatest
amount Of social ard domestic pleas
uie and pain.
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THE ODD FELLows.-Tho Grand
Lodge ofthe United States, / O. Q. f.,
which was in session ut San Francisco,
adjourned on the Sd, after transacting
n largo amount ofbusiness. ltappoars
from the reports presented that the
order In the United States embraces
LAG lodges, with a membership IN
good standing of26s 1886. During the
past year 25l new lodges were estab-
lished, and the increase Of members
was 28,350 The annual receipts
aggregated s2,569,817, of which
amount ssl7,952 was expended foi
the benevolent objects OF the order
including tho relief Of members and
their families, the burial Of the doac
and the support and education of or
phans. These statistics prove th'
order 10 be an immense engine tol
good, and tho excellence of its man
agcmont is shown by the further fac
that it has a cash surplus of 81 ,75l,
3G4, from one years operations, whill
its total assests reach the enormou
aggregate Of S20,000,000
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DENTAL PARTNERSHIP

e. Dr.. A. NJ. HILLS,
Vlffrfy Desires to inform bis patrons, and the
public generally. hat ho has associated With him
IA the practice Of Dentistry,
s. P. SHAW, d. d. s.,
WhoiI graduate Of the PHILADELPHIA Dental
college, and therefore has the highest attesta-
i.ons Of professional skill. All work done in
,s' oase will hold myself personally responr-
o'e Tor being done In the most satisfactory man
hsi and highest order ef the profession.
4, An established practice Of twenty-five years IN
sn place enables me to speak 10 my patients
Nilh conhdenee.
Engagements FROM distance should be made
y letter few dayt before the patient designs
coming. tJane 4, lsss-ly.
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An infant in Wcstport, Ct, died re-
ccutly from poison taken into its
stomach by sucking green veil which
the nurse had thrown over its lace 70
keep the files of.
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UNRENOWNED HERoISM.

Distinguished men, so-called, men
distinguished above their fellows, by
having mysteriously climbed into pub
lie observation, and played a brief
hour upon a conspicuous stage, before
an admiring world, die quietly and
calmly surrounded weeping friends,
who leave them at the threshold of
eternity-these men die, and half.
@ssted ma tiaa sgs and Bsj. thf hda dsaPlsHp
arms of the national officials, publicly
mark the event Out Of the depths of
public respect @ these things come.
Among the dead of Avondalo sleep
Thomas W. Williams and David Jones,
two of the bravest spirits, two of the
most heroic men history will have
ever made a modest and unobtrusive
record of, in this or any other age.
These men faced death calmly, coolly,
hcroically, and yet voluntarily; in
spired by tho noblest incentive that
could ill the breast Of man, an effort
10 save the lives OF their fellow work.
ingmen, pent up in q coal mine filed
with the deathly vapors of fire damp;
knowing the risk they took, with a
full conception Of the fatal character
of the air they were to breathe, ronli-
zing that when overcome, it would be
instantaneous, and though certain that
they would be drawn TO the surface,
knowing it TO be far from certain that
rosuscitation would follow, calmly,
coolly, quietly, went these men down
into the poisonous atmosphere Of the
mine, to attempt the rescue Of their
fellow-men, and were instantly sacri-
feed in the effort to perform this high
duty.
We hear no cathedral bells, we see
no flags at halfmast, we discover no
special badges Of mourning on the part
OF the nation, for Thomas W. Williams
and David Jones, yet in all that con
stitutcs true greatness, in all that
makes true heroes, the country has lost
nothing which equals them in the
shape Of humanity in years. II is
quite possible that this estimate OF
true greatness will not be accepted
rs correct by the great world It is
quite probable that Thomas W. Will
liams and David Jones will not 60
down into history as vastly the supe.
riors of scores Of men, this nation are
now honoring the memories Of; never.
theless, il weighed in the proper bal
nnce, their names would head the roll
nay if there is anything on record
more Christianlike - dying through
efforts TO SdUe tho lives of others, in.
stead of through efforts TO destroy
them-wc look in vain 20 find t.
Thomas w Williams and David Jones
will live forever in the minds Of those
who worship true hcroism. Day BOOK
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Or. j. e. WOODS,

PHYSICIAN & SURGEON,
Having removed to Ansonville, Pa offers bis
professional services to the people Of that place
at,rpass ta fDcc. 3 6m pd.
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DR.. S. j. HAYES,
SURGEON & DENTS

SURGEON &H DENTIST
offee on Main ST., curWenfville, Pa,
w ~ make professional visits, for the con
lp,p isansie-.e Of the public, commencing IN
o,,.s .s follows. Wis
Ansonville-First ~ ,9ay Of eyerv month,
Lumber city-First ThaiS. :, ~ as,,x month.
Spending two days In either plSs- Al ordsrs
for work should be presented on the o.. NJ bis
arrival at each place.
re- Teeth extracted BY the application oi
local an9s,h esia comparatively without pain
All kindf or Dental work guaranteed
\. D.-The public will please notice, that Dr.
w., when not engaged In the above visits, may
be found IN his Office, In curwensville, Pa.
Ourwensville, Feb I, 1859. s-tz
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