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The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-02-22

COmmeTclat OIL OI tuIptutiue 10 d epou
antidots to poisoning by phosphorus. The
two substances form compound IN the
stomach resembling fpecrmaces, and this
can readily be removed IRON the system.-
Laudanun or other anodyue is sometimes
taken, BY mistake or other wise IN excess
Swallow stroug cotfse or the whites OF sew
erai eggs instantly. All these are things
to be done while the doctor is coming Let
every family remember that sweet OIL. the
whites o. eggs. and strous coffee neu,ralze
q larger numper Of pOiscns tnan perhaps ali
other things together. II laudanum or any
other, poison not burning the throat is taken
and is pomplly discovered, the best plan is
10 get itout Uf the stomach INSTANTLY. which
10 oone BY stirring tablespoonful OF ground
mustard in a'tunbl-r ot wafer and drinkiDg
IL dowuat once. Almost before it is do<sq
the whole contents OF the stomach begin 10
be eje cIed.
List d Jurors drawn TOR lhird Monday OF
March: 1872:
Allegheny, Doaus Curows
CAnal Joau Wiliams, J Bean, james
Myers.
Clinton, Jacob Hoffman, W vogus, Albert
Hovis
Cherfytree, Rex!ord Piercs
Cranberry, Geo W Powell, Roland
Hughes. -.-..
Frrnehcreek, Jonas Potts. Henry Clulow
Franklin, John Hasi.i, Robert Kennedy,
Sam'l G Nicklis, Joun Murrin, J W henry,
Reuben Smith
Irwin, Geo Weston, Jackson Pbipps
Jackfpn, Robert Boal
Mineral, Archibald M'Muilen, Jas Kirgorc
OH Guy, 7 Munhall, Jas Wbitehill
On Creek, L 5 Newkmk
Oakland. Alex Spear
Piesssnlvllle, CEas Girdner, Casper
School
President, Charles Moray
Housewife. j IL Beers, j W Castor
Rockland, Ii W Rose
Rynd, C F Doane
Sandycreek, John IL Blair
Sugsrcreeb, John KunkIs
Scrubsrass, JOuu oc1tt, Sr
Utica, John N.sbit
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-02-22
Local Notices.

~ Nov is the time to buy Hata and
Caps cheap &: the jamestown Clothing
Stole.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-02-22

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The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-02-22

p. ]. WHITE. Agent for Vtoa"fi,T. 'nai, ADDRESSES
and Crawford Counties. Orders pS by Ni,I be promP
to his care at Petroleum Centre - scrip Letter
ly filled, either In German Tex. A,.ant.tf
Price 81 80.
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-24
An Anecd0te of BaIzac.

When he travelled abroad-as he often did to verify the most trihing particular which he might be introducing into one of his romances-some money, of course, was necessary. His mode of paying the positions in country where he knew neither the language nor tariffs, is thor oughly characteristic Of him. 1T did not know word of the language of the country" nor did I know the value of it's current coin, but I do know the human heart, which is the same all the world over, and I understand very we'll physiognomy; so this is what did: l had bag which I filled with small sil- yer money, and each time the horses were to be changed, took this bag in my hand :; the position then came to the door of the carriage; I looked searchingly into his eyes while I drop ped into his hand one coin, two coins, then three, four, or ever so many, until I saw him smile. Now as soon as I saw him smile, I understood that had given him coin too many. Quickly I with drew that coin, and my man was paid" This anecdote shows us Balzac as he was-possessing the simplicity of child, united with the profoundest insight and the deepest philosophy. But in small things wisdom is apt to overreach itself, and we fear that had he tried second time this original mode of settling the score, our worthy postilion-supposing him to be equal in wit to the ordinary run of his class-would have refrained from smiling for an unconscionble time. London Society.
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-24
The Food of the Thibetans,

During the summer months they use very little fresh meat. They do not like it boiled, and are not partial to it raw, unless it has been dried. In November there is great slaughter, and wealthy man, who has perhaps 1000 sheep, will kill POO at this time for his years con- sumption. The animal after being killed is skinned and gutted and then placed on it's feet ina free current of air. In couple of days it becomes quite hard and is then ready for eating. It is kept in this way for more than a year without spelling, even during the rainy periods. When long exposed to the wind of Thibet it becomes so dry that it may be rolled into powder be- tween the hands. In this state it is mixed with water and drunk, and used in various other ways. The Thebetans eat animal food in endless forms, and large portion live on nothing else. The flyers of sheep and other animals are prized but to strangers they are very distasteful for their bitterness and hard ness. The fat is dried, packed in the stomachs, and then sent to market or kept for home use.
 With regard to edible vegetables, it is stated that wheat, barley, and buckwheat sown in April or May and irrigated, are reaped in September, barley in Thibet taking the place of potatoes in Ireland, four-fifths of the population living on it. Besides, these the other crops are composed of peas, turnips, and little mustard. The grain is ground in water-mills. The bread is all unleavened, and cooked on heated stoves or gridirons. The sweet, pure farinaceous taste of the fine four equals the best American pro- duce. The staple food of the country is champa, called suttoo in India; it is a Underground flour of toasted barley. Itis much eaten without further cooking; mixed up with hot tea it is called paok, and when prepared with tepid water it is known as seu. If any of our readers wish to enter upon "pastures new" in the breakfast department, they may try took pa, which, to be properly appreciated, should be taken at daybreak before any matutinal ablutions. It is sort of broth made with mutton, champa, dry curds, butter, salt and turnips.
 Goats are also reared in considerable focks, but for their milk rather than their flesh. The milk of yaks, COWS, sheep and goats is used alike for making dried curds and the various preparations of milk used by these people. Mares milk is not used in Eastern Thibet.-
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-24

A SORE TEMPTATION "A gentleman of Newtonstewart, in Scotland, had a choice collection of birds, some of them of rare breeds, many of them prize takers, and all of them more or less valuable. He tended them with great care, was exceed ingly fond of his pets, and talked about them in the most enthusiastic manner. Some one, however, having reproached him with worshiping his birds, and having told him that it was a sin to set such 8 high estimate on anything below the heavens, serious thoughts were aroused in the bird fancier's breast, and, infu- enced by zeal for his souls welfare, he resolved to get rid of the temptation to creature worship by destroying them CD masse. He therefore arranged with the owner of pony cart to come early in the morning with his cart and carry the birds and their cages to the bridge, over which they were to be thrown, cages and all, into the river. In vain the man entrusted with this painful mission demonstrated, offering to sell the birds for their owners benefit. The bird fancier was determined, and accordingly on 8 certain morning the cartload of temptation was discharged into the river. Some of the cages, which were of value, have since been recovered the birds were drowned. The case of one or two of them, who had young ones and eggs, has excited much sympathy, and general opinion appears to prevail that no great loss to the community would have occurred had the owner, instead of the birds, been pitched into the river and drowned,
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-24
An English Manufacturer.

An interesting incident, illustrative of the strong practical sense and keen busi- ness judgment of Sir Titus Salt, the English manufacturer, was some time ago related by Charles Dickens in ssHouse- hold Words" A huge pile of " "dirty- looking sacks, filled with some fbrous material which bore strong resemblance to superannuated horse hair," was land ed one day at Liverpool. Where they came from, what vessel brought them, l whom they were intended for, or what purpose they were destined to serve, no one. not the oldest warehousemen in Liverpool, could imagine. There they lay, unclaimed and in the way, week af ter week merchants would have noth- ing to say to them dealers sneered at then@; all voted them worthless and nuisance. The consignee agents seri- ously thought of shipping them of again. One day Ca plain, misunderstanding young man, with an intelligent face and quiet, reserved manner" (thus Boz de- scribes Titus Salt), was walking through the warehouses, when his eye fell upon a bunch of the supposed horse hair which projected from one of the neglected bales, gnawed by the rats. He took it up, rubbed it, felt it, pulled it to pieces then he simply put handful of it in his pocket and walked quietly away. A day or two afterward he called on the con- signees and offered eightpence per pound for the lot of three hundred and odd sacks. which offer amazed the head of the firm, who, as soon as he could recover his presence of mind, eagerly accepted it. Titus departed with what the ware house clerks were pleased to call "the South American stuff,' carried it to Brad ford, and began to manufacture from it those alpaca wool cloths which are the envy of modest housewives everywhere, and which have gradually become one of the chief manufactured products of Eng land. The :" superannuated horse hair" was the wool of 8 Peruvian sheep called the alpaca, it's staple being remarkably long, soft, and glossy. It had already become somewhat known in England be- fore the incident narrated by Boz took place, but to Titus Salt is due the intro duction of its manufacture and it's adap- tion to it's present use, and the story as related is literally true. It was the tide in his affairs which rapidly swept him on to fortune. His mills had to be en- larged, and then new and extensive ones built, until he was forced at last to move to some distance from town, erecting his present mills some two miles off. Stories are told how he sometimes made thou sand pounds sterling before he ate his breakfast, for he was an early riser, often being found in the mills by the earliest of his workmen, and not breaking bread until he had seen the work of the mill fully under way.
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-24

CHEAP DINNERS. s.-Sheep arc actually selling in New Zealand at price as low as from thirty-seven to sixty-two cents each One late writer there says "I sold four thousand store wethers this week at 2s. Cd. each (English money.) am offered old ewes at Is. 3d." What contract to prices here and in England 1! Fifteen cents for whole leg of mutton l Ten cents for whole fore quarter If the cost of mutton, of excellent quality, figured at so low 8 mark in this city, VIC fancy that thousands of persons would be delighted. It is those that dine on mutton who get feeced in this quarter, as well as the "critters" that supply the substance of the dinner. Good mutton is worth in London from twenty-five to thirty cents pound. It is something less in New York. But only think of two cents pound for roasting leg in New Zealand! Ones mouth waters w Y. PGDer.
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-24

A Su1T FOR $1oO, ,oOO.-Madame Olga de Maluta Fraloff, member of a noble Russian family, and wife of Col. Fraloff, was travelling in the United States in 1864, having, as she alleges, packed in one of her trunks rare old laces, valued at $1OO, 1000. She left New York for Niagara Falls, by way of the Hudson River and New York Central Railroad The laces were all safe on her arrival at the Delavan House, Albany, and they were in the trunks when she started from Albany for Niagara Falls, but on arrival at the Falls she found the trunk broken open and the laces gone. She then brought suit against the railroad company to recover the value of the faces. The trial of the case has been commenced in the United States Cir cult Court before Judge Shipman.
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-24

ANGRY ABOUT IT.-After long years o1 persistent persecution, the editor of the Indianapolis Evening Journal thus gives vent to his pent-up feelings: Nothing so infuriates an editor-we speak from experience-as to have a great, loose. jointed galoot stride noiselessly into his sanctum, pick up paper, rustic it for a moment, and then slam it down, crea- ting an atmospheric concussion which scatters two hundred and seventy of his small clippings-the gleanings from sev- on hundred and forty exchanges the spittoon and waste-b basket. The editor who can keep his brows from corrugating, and repress the convulsive contraction of his biceps, at such time, is a spiritless milksop, whom it were base aattery to call 2 sheep"
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-24
The Buried Seed.

Fho Buried Seed sH Two thousand years ago flower
 Bloomed lightly in far-off land, Two thousand years ago the seed
 Was placed within dead mans hand. Before the Savior came to earth
 That man had lived and loved and died, And even in that far-of land
 The flower had spread it's perfume wide. Suns rose and set; years came and went The dead hand kept it's treasure we'll. Nations were born and turned to dust While life lay hidden in that shell. The shrivslled hand was robbed at last, The seed was buried in the earth, When, To the life, long hidden there, Into glorious flower burst foSth. Just such plant as that which grew
 From such seed when buried low, Just such flower in Egypt bloomed E and died two thousand years ago. And will not He who watched the seed And kept the life within it's shell, FasFg When those he loves are laid to rest,
 Watch OCT their buried dust as well? And will not He from heath the sod
 Cause something glorious to arise? Aye though it sleep two thousand years, Yet all that buried dust shall rise. ~ Just such face IS greets you now,
 Just such form as here we wear, Only more glorious far will rise To meet the Savior in the air. Then will I lay me down in peace
 When called to leave this vale of tears; For in my flesh sheil see God, Szs Fen though sleep two thousand V sars.
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-24

RESPIRATION IN FIsH.-M. Grehaut, in the course of o lecture on respiration in fishes, states that, as shown by pre- v1ous writers, fish are able to live in wa ter until almost the whole of the oxygen it contains in state of solution has been exhausted. This was shown by chemi- cal examination of some water in which live fish were preserved, and which, after the expiration of certain time, showed an entire absence of oxygen, no change in the amount of nitrogen, and double the amount of carbonic acid. Another curious fact noted by the lecturer was that fish breathe by their skin as well as by their gills, nearly as great change in the composition of the gases contained in the water being observed when the animals were suspended up to their branchie as when the whole body was immersed. He also stated that the pres ence or absence of the swimming bladder had little effect on the product of respi- ration.
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-24
NEWSPAPER RADvERTIsEMENTs.-

NEWSPAPER ADvERTIsEMENTs.-W is anything made public, but in the belief that it will be of interest to others Why is it announced that Isaac and Rebecca were married on certain day last week,
 but on the supposition that it will give you pleasure to know it :? Read in this light, the commonest advertisements which crowd our paper have kindly or der about them. Say not with a cynic sneer-as though you were doubtful whether there was anything honesti in the world-when storekeeper advertises his wares, that it is all sheer selfshness for if it is pleasant for one to announce a fresh supply of tallow and wool, hardware and muslins, is it not just as pleasant for one who wishes to know it Business advertisements Waste paper You know not what you say. Those ships which are to sail for every harbor in the world those fabrics which have arrived from every commercial mart on earth :; this iron from Russia, tea from China, cotton from Georgia, sugar from Louisi- ana--do they not preach to us at the cor ners of the streets, at the entering of the gates, in our docks, and in custom houses and exchanges, sermons on the mutual dependence of mankind ?-Proof Sheet.
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-24

{, A FIGHT WITH AN ALLIGATOR. The Savannah Nescs has the following: As MT. William Kelly, an old citizen of Bradford County, Florida. was return ing home from Starke, he espied an alli- gator basking in the mud by the road side He dismountei, and, taking Q hatchet from his cart, approached the reptile for fight. In the twinkling of an eye his feet were knocked from under him, and his legs caught in the monsters mouth. Being an old man, the fight would have gone against him had not 8 colored man by the name of George Ruff, who happened to be passing along, dis patched the alligator with ia pistol. MT. Kelly's leg was considerably lacerated, so much so that it is probable he will never again attempt to chop Saurian with his little hatchet.
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-24

"Lucien Thorntonl" cried Miss Upton, turning deadly pale, and supporting her self on the arm of MT. Greaterex. II thank you. There can be but one Lucien Thornton. You have done me a great service, MT. Greaterex, in marrying Miss Prudhomme. am engaged to her wick ed cousin, but you have saved me the ig- nominy of becoming his wife. Will you please call carriage and send me home ?''
 And it was the summer sweetings that brought it all about.
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-24
MoyEArENrs OF STARs N SpAoE.-

MOVEMENTS OF STARS IN SPAoE.- General Dufour. of Switzerland, in the course of recent investigation, attempts to show that in the case of the movement of two stars around a point supposed fixed, this point must be in vmotion. He also concludes that the curve is plane, and that the stars remain in the same plane during their translation and the inference is that these stars have both received one impulse and 8 parallel movement, also that the movement of the apsides proves that the centre of gravity of the system is displaced not according. g.to a straight line, but curved one
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-24

RoYALTY.-An English paper remarks, "A change in the head of the govern ment every four years may suit the con- stitution of the tall American pine, but would not be so favorable to the broad British oak. The reigns of only ten sovereigns covered more than four cen- turies, the aggregate of the following reigns being 4O3 years: Henry l., 36 :; Henry H., 35 E; Henry IT., 56; Edward l., 35 :; Edward IT., 50; Henry VI, 39; Henry VIII, 38; Elizabeth, 45 ; George H., 34; George III., 60. Queen Victoria will have reigned thirty-five years at the next anniversary of her &C., session."
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-24

The ladies' room in Stoughton Depot on the Old Colony, las the following notice put up behind the stove "Wher this fire don't suit you, please let some lady fix it that has never tried. Those who have tried are sure t9 put the fir out"
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-24

A well-to-do farmer in Peabody, Mass,
 had daughter die of consumption re- gently, and to save expense dug the grave himself and, after the funeral service at the house, placed his hoe and shovel in the hearse, and when the coffin was deposited, took his tools and filled ] the grave, ''' ''
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-24
Gnnaeetie,at Mesterm Aews
 Advertising Rates:
snecial Notioes 30 per cent. in advance of the

Special Notices, 50 per cent. in advance of tho above rates.
 One inch space constitutes square.
 Cards in Business Directory, occupying five lines or less $500 per year; over i've lines, $1.00 per line.
 Regular advertisers to pay quarterly. Tran sient advertisements must be paid for In ad- vance.
 Notices of Marriages and Deaths free of charge All additions to ordinary announce ments 10 cents per line.
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-24

REFLECTIONS. The statistics of religion in the United States, just completed at the Census office, show the total number of church organizations upon the 1st of June, 1870, to be 72,451.
 Total number of church edinces '6s,o74 Total church accommodation. ,.....,,.. 21e6o,663 Aggregate value of church rfePsgr; ;,-SssA A2s,ps3
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-24
A THsr.-One evening in Washington

A TEsT.-Ons evening in Washington, while over their cups. German and American began to boast of the quantity of oysters each could eat. This led to @ challenge, and wager was made to test the matter on the spot. In the course of the experiment these men consumed sev- e's bushels of oysters (forty dozen), raw, fried and stewed. Both contestants gave up at the same time, leaving one oyster in the last stew. They had spent three hours at the table, and expended $7 30. After the experiment. the German retired from the field, crossed the Potomac, and walked eight miles. The American went to bed and fell i'll.
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-24
Through the Tunnel.
ILLUSTRATED BY D. sCATTERGooD.

Riding up from Bangor,
 On the Eastern" train, From a six weeks shooting, In the woods of Maine; Quite extensive whiskers, Beard. moustache as well, Sat a st student fellow,"
 Tall and fine and swell. Empty seat behind him,
 No one at hIs side; To a pleasant station Now the train doth glide. Enter aged couple,
 Take the hinder seat; Enter gentle maiden,
 Beautiful, petite.
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-24

WHAT IS WANTED.-To be successful mechanic, you must be mathematician. Unless you can conquer the mathematics of your trade, you will always have to drudge at the hardest work done. With thorough prattical knowledge of the work and the principles underlying it, you will soon rise above the lathe and file. Study and work together.
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-24

Add, for hotel accomodations, $3 50 per day, which is the usual price; and for carriage hire in seeing the Almaden mines, $5; for horses and guides on the Yosemite, $5 per day; for meals on the railroad, $2 per day. In all, $125 will pay your hotel and carriage bills. horse and guide in the Yosemite Valley, rail- road. meals, etc.; and this, added to $345, makes $470. This is liberal and not close estimate; and if you allow $500 for a five weeks tou1 to California and back, you will have enough to pay the slight premium on gold, and to buy some curiosities to take home with you. And you will have stopped at first-class hotels everywhere, and used carriage wherever it was convenient
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-24
Out into the daylight

Out into the daylight ..-. Darts the Eastern" train: Students beaver ruf1ed
 Just the merest grain Maiden's hair is tumbled
 And there and then appeared, Cunning little earring
 Caught in students beard.
Connecticut western news., 1872-05-24
A California Trip.
vo,, con sporo n,oro 4;u

If you can spare more time, you should add week to your Yosemite journey, which would give you opportu- nity to make the tour of the valley s outer rim, which can be done by ladies now without discomfort.
 In going to the Yosemite, go in by way of Bear Creek, which though little longer ride, gives you Inspiration Point as your first view of the famous valley; and pass out the other way, as that leads, by way of Chinese Camp and Sonora, through one of the most famous of the "placer diggings," to the Calaveras Grove of Big Trees. Next he gives the cost of the journey: -.... !. Fare by railroad from Chicago to San Francisco SIS neturn 1lS ao S~Ab LoAo anu returu. .'.".'"s'..ss..s.s...... To San Jose and return. rn...................,... 10 To the Geysers and return. urn.................... 26 To the Big Trees Yosemite, and return, se Railroad and stage fares for five weeks tour $3 5 To this add, for sleeping cars, about $3 per day
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