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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-04-22
Another Crystal Palace-A Mammoth
COucern on Nine Acres.


\ project is on foot in New York to OBJ
tain charter for what promises to be a
scheme of more than ordinary magnitude,
and several Of the wealthiest men in that
city are movers IN the enterprise. 4 capital
Of 81 600, 600 has been raised for the pur-
pose Of con, tructjDg d spacious series of
buildings in central part of the city, either
on TompkiBS or Washington square; and
the projectors are earnest in the object to
have the city possess one of the finest bull
dlngs FOR The approaching international ex-
hlbitiOn ever erected 10 that metropolis Ii
Is to contain one of the largest and most
commodious picture galleries in the world,
and its construction will conform, for this
purpose, somewhat to that of the Louvre
10 Paris. The projectors among whom is
Mr.. a L. Stewart, have not yet gone into
| the minute Of detail in plans; butfrom ideas
advanced at recent meeting Of those IN
terested 1t is understood that the building
will run around four sides of a square, lea,
wing the interior for an ornamental garden
OF about four acres, to be laid out with foun
tains- statUary, arbors, &c, The buildings.
to be constructed of iron, with Mansard
root, are to be designed after the Louvre,
and, IN order to admit as much light as pos
sl5ie, great deal of glass will be used, es.
pecialy in the picture galleries, to which
branch of the fine arts much space will be
devoted. Should much objection be made
to giving up one of the city parks, the
palace will be erectsd on Long Island,
where some magnificent sites may be OBJ
tanned. The object ef the institution will
DC to to educate the masses up to a higher
standard IN the arts and in mechanics. The
galleries OF manufactures, arts, and sciences,
which viii occupy the ground floors and the
third and fourth stories, are to contain every
product OF the loom and Workshop In
fact, this Industrial Exhibition building will
De composite affair pertaking of the
Louvre, nenslngton Museum, and Syden-
ham Crystal Palace.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-04-22
DRyATE SALE OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE

The following lot Of ground, situate IN the town
Of DuncansVille, Blair co.. Pa, fronting on Main
street lor TurnpikG) rs feet and extending back
$50 feet, more or less and having thereon erected
large two story BRICK HOUSE, with base.
ment and kitchen, and good cellar, frame Black
smith and Wagon Makers Shop, frame stable
and other out-buidings, with fruit Of different
varieties on the lot. This would be good stand
for Tavern or Boarding House, being convent
ent to the Rolling Mill and Nail Factory, and the
Railroad. The House is in good repair and very
pleasantly situated, with water at the door
Also, lot Of SIX ACRES, near the Chalybeate
Spring, one mile from the town Of Bedford, with
a Log House thereon erected. Adjoining land.
Of Chenowith, Amos, Shannon and others.
Also, IA acres Of Timber Land adjoining tho
Colfelt farm, and convenient to good roads.
For further particulars apply to
JOHN LUTZ
ISouiRER 0FPICE
OF J. g. BRIDAHAM,
l8dectf Bedford, Pa
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3eaI estate.
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.

The subscriber offers AZ private ssle, good
improved farm situated in Snake Spring TN
Bedford Co. Pa, two miles from Mount Dallas
station, On the Huntingdon and Breaht)p ran
roaa, containing $50 ACRES Of good Limestone
land, about ls0 acres cleared and under good
fence, over 500 panels OF which are post fence.
the balance Of the land is well timbered. The
Improvement are A GOOD LARGE FARM
HOUSE aad Large Bank Barn and all necessary
ont buildings. 3 Never Failing Springs, Orch
ards, 2 TENANT HOUSES and good sawmill
The above Mansion Farm ia in a good state Of
cultivation and is we'll calculated to make TWO
FARMS. For farther particulars address,
HENRY HERSHBERGER,
7jan Bloody Run, Bedford Co., Pa
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-04-22

AN EXTRAORDINARY confagration oc-
cured in the town of Medina, Ohio on the
18th inst A destructive fire broke out in
tte morning and the entire business portion
of the town was destroyed before the ravages
of the devouring element could be stayed
Medina was town of about 5000 inhabi
tants and strange to say had no FIRE engines
of any kind and all efforts to put cut the
fire With buckets proved unavailing.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-04-22
VALUABLE TRACTS OF
AND FOR SALE.

The subscribers offer at private sale the follow
ing valuable tracts of land. viz:
No / The undivided half of a tract Of laad.
containing 227 acres, situate on the southeast
side Of the Broad Top Mountain, lying partly in
Bedford and partly il Fulton county, and al
dining lands 10 Samuel Danner, James Brin-
hurst and wishart's heirs. TWO VEINS OF
COAL, one 81 fest the other 81 feet in depth have
been discovered on this tract.
No. 2. a tract of2aO acres near the alb. 3d.
joining the same lands, and supposed ..sl lsia
the same veins Of coal
No. 3. tract of 400 acres, within two and a
half miles of the above tracts lying on the North
side Of the Harbor across the mountain, well tim
bered with oak and pine
May 3,-d. JOHN LUTZ.
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u OR SALE OR TRADE.
FIVE lots Of ground in Bedford, so by 2i0,
formerly part of the Lyons estate,
Two tracts Of leo acres each within three miles
of depot on the Pacific Rail Road back of 0ma-
ha.
A tract Of bottom land timbered and praris
TIVE miles from Omaha City.
One third Of 1000 acres in Fulton County Pa.
including valuable 0ro mineral and timber lands
neal Fort Littleton.
Over 1000 acres Of valuable ore, coal and tim
Der lands in West Virginia.
ALSO, Twenty five one acre lots, adjoining the
Borough of Bedford, with lime stone rock for
kiln or quarry on the upper end of each.
Also, 800 acres of land in Woodbury. CO.. Iowa.
so " Franklin q Iowa
l09 acres adjoining Bedford, with house, barn,
&C, known the "Amos farm"
Also, farm of l07 acres in Harrison twp.
Also, Six acres near Bedford, with > houses,
stable and brick yard thereon.
O. Z. SHANNON,
June 2l.-tf Bedford. Penn a.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-04-22

CONSTITUTIONAL reform in Illinois moves
slowly but surely The Convention has
been in session forr months and has adop-
ted seven articles These however are Of
the first importance. Two them are Of pre-
cisely the same character as those advocated
in our own state One increases the mum
Der of Legislators and Senators to about
double the present number. The other
sbolishes legislation in regard to corpora
tions railways &C., When shall VIC have
these necessary reforms il the organic laws
of orr own state? There is no place that
they are worse needed. Can we not elect
our pext legislature pledged to constitu-
tional reform? Without this the character
of the Pennsylvania legislature can never be
redeemed Cut off special legislation and
Harrisburg will cease to be the winter re-
sort of political vagabonds and pilferers of
the public funds,
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-04-22

THE INCOME TAX seems now quite sure
TO stop with 1869. The tax ceased January
/. 1870 by limitation of law and there Is lit
tie Of any probability that it will be renewed
The people will bail this news with joy for
it was one of the most unpopular taxes,
though nat the most burthepsome.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-04-22

rs We predicted last week, the story Of
the fight Of General Jordan aud the col
lapse Of the Cuban rebellion turns out to
have been Spanish canard The fact is
Jordan uot only has not fed but has recently
beaten the Spanish forcesin several encoun-
ters and the rebellion is as vigorous as ever.
The Cuban patriots still have prospect Of
being finally victorious.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-04-22


For Diseases Of me TLeoat and Lungs, sacG as
Coughs, Coids, Whoopiag Cough, Broa-
ckitis, Asthma, and Consumption.
Probobly never before in the whole history Of
medicine, has anything won so widely and so
deeply upon the confidence Of mankind, as this
excellent remedy for pulmonary complaints.
Through long series Of years, and among most
Of the races Of men it has risen higher and high
er in their estimation. it has become better
known. It's uniform character and power to cure
the various affections Of the lungs and throat,
have made st known reliable protector against
them. While adapted to mider forms Of disease
aud to young children, it is at the same time the
most efectunl remedy that can be given for incl
pient consumption, and the dangerl US affections
Of the throat and lungs. As a provision against
sudden attacks Of Group, it should be kept on
hand in every family. and indeed ali are some
times subject to colds and coughs, all should be
provided with this antidote for them.
Although settled Consumption is thought in
durable, still great numbers Of cases where the
disease seemed settled, have been completely
cured, and the patient restored to sound health
by the Cherry Pectoral. So complete Is its mas
terv over the disorders Of the Lungs and Throat,
that the most obstinate Of them yield to it. When
nothing else could reach them, under the Cherry
Peetoral they Subside and disappear.
Singers and Public Speakers End great protec-
tion from it.
Asthma is always relieved and often wholly
cured by it.
Bronchitis is generally cured by taking the
Cherry Peotoral in small and frequent doses,
So neraly are its virtues known that we need
not publish the certificates of them here, or do
more than assure ,he public that its qualities are
fully maintained.
AYERS AGUE CURE.
For Fercr and Agae, Intermittent Fsrer, Clal
Feeer. Remi'ielf Ferer, DumJ Ague, Period
ic0i o. BiljoEs Ferer, de-, aud indeed
all The affections iChieh arise from
mGiaIi0us, marsh, or atiasH,a'ic
poisoHs
As it name implies, it does CURE, and does not
fail. Containing neither Arsenic Quinine, Bis
muth, Zane nor any other mineral or poisonous
substance whatever. it in nowise Injuries any pa
tient The number and importance of its cures
in the ague districts are literally beyond account
and we believe without parallel in the history
Of Ague medicine. Our pride is gratiied by the
aCkHOWIedg gmenJs receive Ct the radical cures
effected in obstinate cases, and where other rene
dies had wholly failed.
Unaeeimated persons either resident in, or
travelling through miasmatie localities, viii be
protected by taking the Ague Cure daily.
For Liver Complaints, arising from torpidity Of
the Liver, il is an excellent remedy, stimulating
the Liver into healthy activity.
For Bilious Disorders and Liver Complaints il
is an excellent remedy, producing many truly re-
markable cures, where other medicines had failed.
Prepared by DR.. J. c. AVER & CO., Practical
and Analytical Chemists, Lowell, Mass, and sold
all round the world.
PRICE, Sl.O0 PER BOTTLE.
2Idecly Dr.. b. f. HARRY, Agent.
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OATARRH, HEADACHE and WEAK EYE
sAssAFRAs AND WITCH HAZEL.

IN TIE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS in
4 and for the County Of Bedford.
Jacob a. Eieheberger April Term, 1870.
rs. No. Al.
Mary B. Eicheberger In Divorce.
To MARY B. EICHELBERGER, respondent;
You viii please take notice that rule has been
granted on you in the above case 20 show cause,
if any you have. why divorce ciHcNlo n,atri-
aso'ssi shor,Id bs 7daeres9 tbersia. Rsturned
Monday. April Is, 1870 at 0 clock A. NJ. Per-
sona service having failed on account of your
absence. NJ. A. POINTS.
Atty for Libellant
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned,
appointed ny the said Court examiner, to take
testimony, ia the above stated case, viii meet all
parties interested at his Office, in Bedford; on
Wednesday, April %, 1870, at o'clock P. NJ, of
said day. A. KING, Jr.,
25mar4t Examiner.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-04-22
The Indians preparing for war.-Fcars
of the Pacific Railroad.

CINCINNATI. April Is.-A gentleman
who has Just arrived from the plains states
that there arc prospects of stormy cam
paign with the Indians, as soon as the grass
becomes high enoug to feed the ponies. The
most serious Apprehensions are felt for the
safety ofthe Pacific Railroad.
The settlers are everywhere on the alert
to guard against surprise, but the protec-
ton ofthe road through 10 vast an extent of
couatry as viii be wandered over by the
various tribes Is deemed impraetlable. The
snperstitious dread of the rails, which has
deferred depredations heretofore to a great
extent does NOT now exist among the Iu-
dians
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-04-22

EfsTATE OF PRISCILLA ESHELMAN, dec a.
II Letters Of administration having been grant
cd the undersigned BY the Register Of Bedford
county, on the estate Of Priscilla Eshelman. late
Of Monroe twp, deed, all persons having claims
against said estate viii present them for settle
ment, and persons owing said estate win please
make promp, payment
GEORGE NYcUM, Admir-,
ilmar Monroe twp.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-04-22

CUNuLATivE ForIxG. Thu first TIA! of
cumulative voting in this State, took place
at Bloomsburg, Columbia County, on The
lZih inst i viii be yemembsred that
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-04-22

EXECUTOR's NOTICE.-Notice is hereby
u given that Letters Testamentary have been
granted by the Register of Bedford county, to the
undersigned on the win of Joseph Mortimore,
late of Harrison township, decd, that all persons
indebted to said estate requested to make i'm
mediate payment, and those having claims there
can present them duly authenticated for set
tlement. JAMES M0RTIM0RE.
Executor of Joseph Mortimore, deed
Bedford, April !, 1870.
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TMPORTANT.-

We respectfully inform al interested that,
January Let 1870 our books will be closed. Every
account there-upon must be settled by CASH OF
NOTE without delay. After the period named
above, credit Of ninety days win be given TO all
PROMPT PAYING customers, to whom we re-
turn our thanks Don't fail to remember that
our terms are THREE MONTHS, after which
period, VIC will charge interest on all accounts.
A. d. CRAMER & Co
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-04-22
DooK AGENTS WANTED TO SELL
TEN YEARS IN WALL STREET.

It includes the Histories, Mysteries, and Secret
Doings of Wall Street, Life Sketches Of its Men,
the speeulstions in Gold, Stocks, &c, Women
Speculators, aud all that is great, powerful,
splendid. mysterious interesting, wicked amazing,
wretched. SC, IN the focus of speculation Por
traits Of Vanderbilt, Drew, Gould, Fisk, Jr. and
many others, Engrayiuss of noted places, Life
and Scenes, sc. Ctarassiay Books free. Send
for circulars to WOATHlSGToS, EusTIN & CO.,
Publishers, las Asylum st. Hartford, Conn
rs marsh4w
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DAINTING.

The Subscribers respectfully inform the public,
that they are preDared 10 do all kinds Of
PLAIN and FANCY PAINTING, PAPER
HANGING &C., at shortest notice. in town and
country. And all kinds Of Wood Imitation car
fully executed. Price moderate. The patronage
Of the public is respectfully solicited. Shop on
corner Of Pitt and Richard SITS.
NJ. P. SPIDEL, & WM. MINNICH.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-04-22

WIRE RAILING
w WIREGU UARD ) (,
For Store Fronts, Factories, &C. Heavy Crimped
Wire Cloth for Cleaning Ores, Coal, dc. Heavy
Screen Cloths and Coal Screens, Wire Webbing
for Sleep and Poultry Yards, Paper Makers
Wires, Brass and Iron Wire Cloth Sieves Painted
Screens Ornamental Wire Work Every infor-
nation by addressing the manu- facturers,
NJ. WALKER 4 SONS,
25febIy No. II North 9th ST., PhiI'a
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& BAILY
THE BEDFORD COUNTY BANK,

THE BEDFORD COUNTY BANK,
BLOODY RUN, PENN'A.
Accounts Solicited from Banks, Bankers and
others. Interest allowed on time deposits. Col
lections made on all accessible points. A gener-
al banking business transacted. Stockholders
individually liable for deposits.
STOCKHOLDERS
J. N. BELL, G. ". GARRETSON,
". p. oRRTsOS, n. p. GWIN,
JOHN SCOTT, II. G. FISHER,
THOMAS FISHER, !, II. GLAzIER,
". DoRRIs,
of First National Bank of Hunting gdon, Pa
s. L. RUSSELL, Bedford, Pa.
$. NYcUM, Rays Hill, Pa.
J. n. BAENDOLLAR, Bloody Run, Pa.
j.. b WILLIAMS, do.
}. ". BARNDOLLAE, do.
r. DUBOIS, do.
lSfebtf JOHN Dubois, Cashier.
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aaliseelIaneons.
NEE MAMMorH cMYsrAL rRoNr

ulHE MAMMOTH CRYSTAL FRONT
ONE PRICE STORE, or
j. n, AKER,
BEDFORD. Pa
NEW GOODS
JUST RECEIVED Ar
J. NJ SH0EMAKER'S
Mammoth Crystal Front, One Price store.
NEW GOODS
JUST RECEIVED AT
j. NJ. SH0EMAKER'S
Mammoth Crystal Front. ons Priec Store.
NEW GOODS
JUST RECEIVED AT
J. NJ sHOEMAKER'S
Mammoth Crystal Front, One Price Store.
NEW GOODS
JUST RECEIVED At
j. NJ. SHOEMAKER'S
Mammoth Crystal Front, One Price store.
NEW GOODS
JUST RECEIVED AT
J. N. SHOEMAKER'S
Mammoth crystol Front One Price store.
NEW GOODS
JUST RECEIVED AT
J. N. SHOEMAKER'S
Mammoth Crystal Front One Price Store.
Buy your Dry Goods, Groceries, Clothing, Hats
Boots and Shoes, Queensware, Leather, No
tons, Fish, Tobacco, 4e., at
J. NJ. sHOEMAEER'S
Mammoth Crystal Front, One Price Store.
! Buy your Dry Goods Groceries, Clothing Hats
Boots and Shoes, Queensware, Leather, No
toDs, Fish, Tobacco, &C.. at
J. NJ. SHOEMAKER'S
Mammoth Crystal Front Que Price Store
Buy your Dry Goods Groceries, Clothing, Hats
Boots and Shoes, Queenswure Leather, No
tions Fish, Tobacco, &c, at
j. NJ. SHOEMAKER'S 5
Mammoth Crystal Front, One Piiee Store.
/ Buy your Dry Goods, Groceries, Clothing, Hats
/ Boots and Shoes, Queeusware, Leatbe er, No
tions, Fish, Tobacco, &c, at
j. NJ. SH0EMAKER'S
Mammoth Crystal Front, One Price Store.
/ Buy your Dry Goods, Groceries, Clio hing. Hats
Boots and Shoes, Queenswarc, Leather, No
tions, Fish, Tobacco, &c,, at
J. NJ. SHOENAKER'S
/ Mammoth Crystal Front, One Price Store.
/ Euy your Dry Goods, Groceries, Clothing Hats
4 Boots and Shoes, Queensware, Leather, No
tions, Fish, Tobacco, &c, at
]
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9aprIs69 Tyr
MASONRY.

HARRY DROLLINGEB Of Hopewel, takes
this method of informing the public, that he is
prepared 10 execute at short notice and in good,
aud workmanlike style, Brick aud Stone laying,
in his line, in Bedford and adjoining counties.
Parties wishing to his service will address
him at HCpewell Bedford county Pa,
SoetlY.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-04-22

On and after the grst day Of April, goods viii
be sold fr Cush, 2 aa,,ce or Note only, at the
very lowest prices. Call and examine my stock
and prices and you VIII be convinced that | am
determined to give customers good bargains.
). n. SHOEMAKER.
Ralf,rd p, ArrI TS-A
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-04-22
NEW ARTICLEoFF FooD.

THE
NEW ARTICLE FOOD.
For hceaty fire cents you can Ing Of yoar
Druggist or Grocer a package Of SEA
MOSS FARINE, manufactured from
pure Irish Moss or Carrageea, pcAich 1oiH
make sixteen quarts IF Blame Nange, and
a ike quantity Of Paddiags, Custards,
Creams, Charlotte Russe, &c &c. It as
Jy far the cheapest, heaitGjest aud most De-
licjious food IN the loorld.
RAND SEA MOSS FARINE co.
4mar6m So Park Place, y. Y.
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J. NJ. SHOEMAKER'S
Mammotb cry.tal rr-n,, one pdee stare.

NE" FEATURE J. VI. Shoemaker has ad-
ded large and well selected stock of all kinds of
CARPETS, at prices truly astonishing. Call
and see.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1870-04-22

A GOOD INVESTMENT house and t,oo
n tots for sale in the fotCa Of HopetreH
The subscriber offers at private sale lots No.
81 and 32 in the town of Hopewell, Bedford
county Pa. There is a good TWO STORY
PLANK HOUSE erected on the one lot. The
two lots adjoin each other and will be sold separ-
ately or together to suit purchasers. For further
particulars address the subscriber at Bedford Pa,
no5d JOHN LUTZ.
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T w. KNOX,
BUILDER OF FIRsT-CLASS
LIGHT AND HEAVY WAGONS,

Invites attention to his stock of finished wagons
and seasoned wood works. Shop one-half mile
west Of Bedford. 27aug
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" OR SALE OR TRADE.

mays.tf Real Estate Agent, Bedford, Pi
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1870-10-11
The Elections,

The result Of the elections held o,
Tuesday is most gratifying TO RsPub-
licans. So far rs can be learned upsS
the hour Of going to press, every State
where elections were held has gone
Republican by an increased majority.
Instead of losing any members Of Con-
gress. we have actually gained some,
and We think 1t safe to say that Ct the
sixty-one members to the next Ma
tional house Of representatives chosen
in the different States which held their
elections on Tuesday, at least forty
Eve are Republicans. We have every
reason to be satisfied with the glorious
victories won On Tuesday.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1870-10-11

with muscle raised he plunged into
the bread.baskets Of the intruders, and
they staggered apart. He stood be-
teen them like the Colossus Of Rhodes,
breathing heavily and defantly, his
giant arms striking from the shoulder
and yelling TO them to come up and
be slsugtered.
One Of them came.
His right FIST struck the eye Of tho
pugilist,-and che pugilist was com.
pellsd to 60 one eye only on them
both.
The mysterious ones suddenly closed
on the single warrior, and with q sud-
den dash-they leif him like Moses,
floating upon the bosom Of the oily
deep.
Fleet were the steps Of the unknown
but loud were the threats Of the des-
perate man who lay sprawling in the
bed Of the Allegheny, with nary .
kiver to keep out the cold. Mad and
furious ut his discontinue, he sprang
dripping TO his feet, ndFushed after
She fleeing forms Of his antagonists.
But they were gone; and shaking
himself like some great New-FOund.
lander, returned to his lair in the
boat and tried Q perspective view in
to the dim fdture-going only one eye
on the effort.
Thus endeth the midnight raid
East Brady Independent
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The Midnight Raid.
A STORY OF PARKER's LANDING.

1t was q still hour Of midnight. Not
a star shone without the black and
Ominous sky. The ripplinE Of the
waters of the Allegheny, the EuR Of
an engine, the croak Of disconaolate
tree toad, or the howl of some unfor-
tunate benzinist were all the sounds
that disturbed the night. In that hour
of gloom, two mysterious figures might
have been seen stealing cautiously
down the'steps leading to Ferry land
ing, their feet were muftied, and not
a word escaped their lips, as they rap
idly approached the margin of the
river. In the thick darkness the clank.
ing Of . chain was heard then the
grating Of a skiff on the gravel us it
was pushed into the water. and one Of
the two unknown put his foot into me
boat, followed closely by his compan-
ion, when suddenly q murderous yell
saluted their ears and made them start
As if struck by bolt of fayAed light
ming.
They tSere struck!
1t was fist that did it.
They retreated q few steps to gather
wind and reconnitre-but the un.
known yellist followed closely and