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The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-03

Inere are some things which human ma,
'n'e cannot bear. A Connecticut girl lately
attempted to commit suicide because no,
sister had better clothes than bers
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-03

Fresh buckwheat -four at Schonblom's
lower store. By calling there Ambrose
Weaver will tell you what be knows about
tuckwheat.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-03

We are panied to learn that Mr.. John B.
Farrell, who was recently SO severely burned
at one OF the Stevens wells on tbs Heso
farm, is much wors,. His symptoms are
In some respects considered da ngerous.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-03

The snow aud rain has Knocked tbe
poetry out of The allow October days this
year.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-03
Rev. 7. GRAHAM, Psstor.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Preaching at II o'clock A. NJ. and 7
O'Clock 7. NJ, by the Pssior, ". c. BURcH-
ARD. Sabbath School at l2l5, directly
after forenoon service.
Prayer Meeting and Sabbath School
Teachers Meeting Tuesdey evenings OF
each week.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-03

a general decline in prices is taking
place, including those of coal, hardware,
meats, Iahor. whisky, and other necessaries
Forest Press,
GuPss We Will emlgrate to Tionesta at
once. 1t must be paradise or the nearest
point to a, where the above Commodities
can be procured so cheap.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-03

We learn that several derrcks were
blown down during the preva ence OF the
heavy gale last night.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-03

Last night occurred the heaviest wind
an! rain storm OF tEa season. 1t caused
some of the wooden buildings about town to
Shake from stem to stern.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-03

A woman suffi age politcvl club has been
organlz-d at Lawrence, Mass Similar
clubs. are TO be formed in oil the large cities
and towns OF the State
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-03

A society called the Society of Rejected
Lovers lie one of the institut ions of Nash
Vile, Tenn. Toe qualifications for member
ship is set forth in The name. A mem ber
going back to lady who has rejected him
is instantly and ignominionsly expelled
A member marrying is put on the rs,irad
list but Ia eligible for active membershi ip
10 the event OF his becoming q widower.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-03

The insane hospital TO be er.
ected for the northwestern conr'
ties" of which Clarion is one,
is to be built above Warren,
within six miles from the New
York State line. That's a little
too much northwestern for US.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-03

A new time table went into effect on the
Oh Creek Railroad, today. There is con
siderable change.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-03

Oh, what ls the panic. the little boy said,
As bis mamma was tucking bin snugly 10
bed.
The panic my love, was the mothers re-
ply,
While a tear of untoned distilled flom her
eve,
And she stiaed a cob, at the risk OF her
staSs,
1t is beast that has cost me q new polopy
aise?
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-03

Mrs, II. B Stowe at her home in Florida
has kept open a school OF iiity scholars du/
riDs the summer at her owe expense.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-03

The Chestnut market is lively in this
town. Five cents glass and $4a bushel.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-03
For Snlp

l5.OOO TO 1000 feet of SECONDHAND
TUBING, 1t from % to - cts. per iooi
Thc Tnbin is IN first clsss order and al.
ready fitted
April q. ~ n. II WARIER
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-03

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Services every Sabbath at II A. NJ. ana
~ z. NJ. sabbath School at l2l5 p. NJ.
cats free. A cordial Invitation extend
ed to all.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-03

Now comes the dreary Nov
ember.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-03

1t rained last Sunday without
fail.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-03

A woman stated to London magls'ia'
recently tha, during her flve years OF m@''
Iied life her husband had Knocked her dow"
lis times.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-03
euo eun Centre Daily Record.


ret Centre. Pa, Monday Nov. 3
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-03
REFINERY STILLS REPAIRED

~ We warrant all work done by us 10
he nearly "a good "a new when repaired
Good Taterial furnished and prices reason.
able
Having had long eyp"r'enc" in the h.s.
nc-s We Rre enabled To give satisfaction
JOSEPH MckINLEI. SEBASllAS Gross
IcirnlnIIm I'nnIrn. In Inn III
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-10-03
MEMPHIS TENN FRIDAY EVENING. OCTOBER 3, 1878

ers. Mile Maliet and NJ. De Peramon,
who were TO be united in marriage on
reaching the island. The young man,
as anxious and agitated as the girl was
calm and resigned, when the others left,
was making sort Of raft on which 10
save her who was deArer than bis own
life. On his knees he implored her 10
descend with him on the frail but sole
hope Of safety; and TO insure a greater
certainty, he begged her to take of the
heavier part of her garments. This she
steadily refused TO do. When he found
his most earnest solicitations vain, and
all hope OF saving her lost, though she
entreated him to leave her, he quiet
ly took from pocket-book a
tress Of her hair, kissed il, and placed it
on his heart. With his arm round her to
shield her as far as he could to the last,
be calmly awaited the terrible catastro-
phe at her side. Nor had they long to
wait. for they were soon washed from the
deck. Their bodies were picked up the
following day. clasped in the close EN-
braces in which they awaited death. Two
structures at Pamplemousses, known as
the tombs of Paul and Virginia, are still
shown to visitors-two dilapidated piles
Of brick, still betraying traces Of white
wash on their crumbling sides.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-10-03
PauI and virginia.

Il was during the French occupation
of Mauritins that the terrible shipwreck
took place which furnished Bernardin
de St. Pierre with the motive for his
beautiful and touching love story, Paul
and Virginia, the scene Of which is laid
in this island. In l144 drought and a
plague Of locasts had occasioned ter
rible scarcity in Msuritius, then called
the Isle Of France, and. the following
wear the St. Geran was sent out from
the mother country richly laden with
provisions, to the relief of the starving
colonists. About four o'clock one hne
afternoon Refund Island was sighted
from the ship, and the captain, NJ. de
Ia Marie, wished to profit by fine
moonlight night to enter what is now
knswn as Tombeau Bay, or the Bay
Of Tombs, but was persuaded to lay
outside until morning. Ignorant Of
the coast the officer allowed the ship
10 drift during the night upon a danger
ous reef about a league from land. The
sea always runs high there, and the st.
Geran was driven with great violence
among the breakers. Every effort was
made 10 lower the boats, but some we're
crushed by the falling masts, and others
were swept away by the waves. In a
short time the keel was broken in two
and the ship became a Total wreck. AZ
the captains request the chaplain pro
nouuced q general benedietion and ABB
solution. and the Ave Maria Stella
was sung. Then ensued q scene o. IN
describable confusion. Numbers oi the
crew flung themselves into the sea,
grasping planks, oars, yards but the
heavy waves tore them from their trail
supports, and nearly al persisted.
On board the ST. Geran we're two low
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-10-03
ThoLauwh of woman.

A woman has no natural gift more
bewitching than a sweet laugh. II is
like the sweet sounds Of flutes upon the
water. II pours from her in a clear
sparkling rill. and the heart that hears
II feels as il bathed in the cool. exhiler'
ating spring, Have you ever pursued an
unseen fugitive through trees, led on by
fairy laugh-now here, now there, now
lost, now found2 We have, and we are
pursuing that wandering voice 10 this
day. Sometimes it comes TO us in the
midst Of care, or sorrow, or irksome
business, and then we turn away and
listen, and hear il ringing through the
room like silver bell. with a power to
scare away the evil spirits OF mind. How
much we owe TO that sweet laugh II
turns prose into poetry; it filings showers
Of sunshine over the darksome wood in
which we are travelling; it touches with
light even our sleep, which is no more
the image Of death, butts consumed with
dreams that are the shadows of immor-
tality.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-10-03
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS.
A Specimen of Journalistic
Treachery,

Treachery,
NEW York, September 30.
To ALL EDITORs-The following is an
explanation OF our failure to furnish
copy of the Presidents letter on Sunday
night, the 18th instant.
Signed W. B. SoMERvILLE,
General Manager A. p. A.
On Sunday last, the 2Sth, President
Grants letter to Messrs Clahin 4 An
thcny, New York, on the financial situa-
tion, was given to the press, but in con-
sequence of what at first appeared to be
a misunderstanding or an accident, did
not reach the journals publishing the
dispatches of the American Press Asso-
citation. The matter has since been
fully investigated, and the following sig.
nifcant facts relative to the official con-
duct of the Associated Press have be
come apparent:
The letter was handed by the Presi-
dent to Secretary Richardson, with in
structions to give it to the Associated
Press, the American Press Association
and the city papers. Secretary Rich
ardson took it to the Associated Press
office and delivered it to their agent, with
the understanding that copy should be
handed to the American Press Assoca-
ton. This understanding, however, was
not fulfilled by the Associated Press As.
sociation, and no copy of the letter ever
reached the agent OF the American Press
Association. The agent of the Assoc-
ated Press having been questioned on
the matter, boldly denied any such agree
ment, thus attempting to shield his un
journalistic conduct and faibhlessness by
conduct still more outrageous. Secre
tary Richardson, being appealed to, dis
tinctly stated that the agreement was as
has been above described, and added that
they (meaning the Associated Press)
took several manifold copies of the let
ter, at his declaration, to he furnished
as above. He also said, if he had not
understood them as agreeing to furnish
q copy to the American Press Associa
tion, he would have brought it himself.
He further declares that he will never
trust the Associated Press Association
again.
To comment on the conduct of the
Associated Press, after the above ex
posure, would be superhuous. The
question of veracity is between the Sec
retary of the Treasury and an agent Of a
concern that has, on former occasion,
committed . prseissly similar breach Of
good faith, in connection with a doeu.
ment issued from the Department of
State, and is easily decided.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-10-03
RAILROAD TINE TABLES.

Depot at head Of Main strss'-
Ticket Oiloe. 23Tk Main street. one door
north ofJenerson.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-10-03

The Rochester lN. " Union relates
the following strsnge incident; About.
six weeks ago Miss Crowell, ward OF
Mrs. Pruyn, Of Albany, mysteriously dis
appeared from the residence OF that
lady, and for long time all efforts to
discover her whereabouts were unavall-
ing An uncle Of the young lady as
sisted Mrs. Pruyn in the sesrtk. de
came westward, and, on reaching this
city, fell in with Cleveland man, who
told him q remarkable stery Of young
lady who had been found on the stoop OF
bis residence in q sort Of trance, who
had been sheltered, and who displayed a
number Of accomplishments, though
still out Of her mind. The description
was sufficient clue, and the girls uncle
proceeded directly to Cleveland, where
be found bis long lost niece in the con
difion stated. She was suffering from
alteration Of mind. OR being removed
iron her residence in Albany, a terrible
fever set 10 and she has not Jet recov-
cred. Miss Crowell is fifteen years OF
age, and vas the daughter Of former
Philadelphia merchant, from whom she
Inherited q large fortune.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-10-03
NERYOus DEBILITY.

Adepressed, irritable state of mind; weak.
nervous, exhausted feeling; no energy or ami
nation; confused head, weak memory, often
with debilitating, involuntary discharges.
The conseq uence Of excesses, mental oyerwork
or indiscretiOns This Nervous Debility hnds
a sovereign cure in Humphreys Homeopathic
Speci6c. No, 2S. IL tones up the system, ar
rests discharges, dispels the mental gloom and
desnondency. and reiuvenates the entire sys-
tsm. II is perfectly harm less and always eff
cient. Price S., for a package OF hye boxes
and a large 50 vial Of powder, which is impOr-
tant in old. serious cases; or 81 per single box.
Sold bv All Druggists, or sent BY mail on re-
csipt Of price. Address HuNPHREYs, SPECIFIC
HoWToP4yHfC MEDICINE Co.. No. 562 Broad
wsv. NY. xviS4-tukf- wills
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-10-03

A curious and beautiful effect was
lately produced with block of manu-
factured ice in the course Of experiments
in Philadelphia. In the center Of the
cake, completely inclosed by the trans
lucent material, was a bouquet Of fresh
flowers. Every leaf and blossom was
perfectly visible, while the brilliancy Of
the colors was enhanced by the refrac-
ton through the ice.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-10-03
HAIR DYE.
Batohelor's Hair DYe.

THIs SPLENDID HAIR DYE Is THE
best in the world. The only true and per
feet dye. Harmless, reliable and irEtanta-
neoua; No diEappointment; no ridiculous tinu
or unpleasant oder. Remedies The III e4ecu
of BAD dyes and washes. Produces rMhnni-
aTTLT q superb BLACK on NATURAL EEoEN, and
Isnver The hair cIFkN. E0Fr aND EEArT1IrL.
The reuuins sirned VI. a. BatchelCr. sod ~
an nrurrists CWAs. BAICHkLOh
el-eod-rrrss4 frorrletcr, n I.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-10-03

~ Hsdisoa 81, Memphis
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-10-03
Ahaent-Mindod.
From the banbury News.l

Here is another sad result of being
absent-minded A citizen on New street
has been several times dunned for an
amount due his grocer, but has always
neglected to settle, Yesterday hp re-
ceived the bill again. with note sharply
reminding him of his backwardness. He
at once counted out the money, and, hav-
ing done so, deliberately enclosed in the
bill sheet OF hy-paper, and put the money
in his pocket again. Then feeling trihe
irritsted by the tone Of the grocer : note,
hu relieved himself by Eoribhling ep the
back of the bill. This is all the money
YOU will get from me, and sent it. When
the merchant read these words and
looked at the Ay.paper, he took it all in
at . glance, and explosively shouting,
Stuck, am II put his cap on wrong
and dashed out to the nearest law Office.
The proper papers we're promptly drawn
up, and Immediately served upon the
aGtonished citizen. When notified of
the the trick OF the grocer he Indignant
ly repelled the iusinuation; but upon
feeling in his pocket and discovering the
money, he was forced to admit that his
treacherous mind had got the best of
him. Explanations followed good ma
ture was restored, the legal people re-
fused any compensation, and the whole
party buried all memory of the unpleas-
antness in exhilarating soda water at the
expense of the grocer. After that they
had cigars al round at the expense Of
the pleased customer, who, in his delight
at the happy result of the threatened
trouble, lost sight entirely of the fact
that he never smoked. Fifteen minutes
later, when resting over a barrel in the
back yard Of the store, and trying his
utmost to keep down his stockings, he
bitterly regretted that he hadn't went to
law and busted" that grocer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-10-03
City omoial Journal.
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-10-03
MEDICAL.
MEDICAL.
DR.. Curtis on Manhood" "
2OOth EDITION,
Revised and Corrected by the Author. L. DE
+. CURTIS. NJ. D., etc.. etc.

MEDICAL ESSAY on the cause and cure
of Premature Decline In Man, showing how
health is lost and how regained. II gives a
clear synopsis of the Impediments 10 Marriage,
the treatment of Exhausted Vitality, Nervous
and Physical Debility. and other diseases ap-
pertaining thereto, and the remedies therefor.
the results Of twenty years successful prac-
tioe.
'"CURTIS ON MANHOOD There is no
member of society by whom this book will mt
ceptor or clergym. ."-[London Times.
Price so cents, by mail. Address the author,
DIR. CURTIS,
4O-xvii39 9Tremont Place. Boston. Mass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-07-22
DROPCSALS FOR WROUGHT AND CAST.
L icon MORk REQUIRED FOR THE ROOF
STATE, WAR AND NAVY DEPARTMENTS
BUILDING, AT WASHINGTON ID a
OFETCE OF SUPERVISING ARCHITECT,
TREASURY DEPARTMENT July 7, 1873.

lkkAsChf DEPARTMENT, July Z, lS3.S
WROUGHT AND GASTRIC WORK
until ~ N. Of the Urn DAY OF AuSUST 1873 for
IuTnIs ming delivering fitting, and putting in place
the wrought and Cast Iron Work as exhibited BY
ths drawings, described in the specifications, and
SIeu LOT IA the schedules, consisting Of the rolled
beams, channel irons, &c, wrought angle irons,
cast,lrOn brackets, &C., and ornamental ast-iron
woIk IN cornlces &c.i required for the Roof of the
South Wing Of the New State, war and Navy De-
Copies Of the draw ings, and schedule
may be had on application at this Office.
, All scaf.Oldng required by the contractors to put
the Work in place will be furnished by the Govern
ment Tree OF Charge but will be erected by the
Proposals will be made by the piece IineaI foot or
weight for the various items of work. called for
IN the schedule. The work will not be subdivid ed
the aggregate. The whole work must be completed
within 70 IT months from date of scce ptance
Payments will be made monthly, d-ductiuR ten
per centtm until the final completion of the con-
All bids must be accompanied by penal bond, in
the sum OF fifteen thousand dollars OOOD the
bidder will accept and perform he contract IL award
ed him the sufciency of the security to be certified
States Court or the District Attorney of the District
wherein he resides.
The Department the right to reject any or
all bids, If il be deeed for the interest of the Gov
the printed form, tOlbe obtained in this Office and
does not conform In every spect to the require
ments Of this advertisements will not be considered
ntl her Will proposals be received from parties
Of Wrought or Cast Iron Work, aud who have not
the Necessary facilities for getting out the work.
Proposals. will be endorsed Bids for Iron Work
Of Roof Of So1th Wing Of New State, War, and
NAVY De partments' Building, Washington, |: u >"
and addressed to b; MULLETT,
Tvs d2it Supervising Architect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-07-22

Bloom, not being endowed with more than
ordinary patience and an average set of nerves,
eventually appeared on his gallery and delv-
cred a speech, In which allusion vas made TO A
certain old and reliable shotgun on this the
gentleman WAS heartily cheered and several
times shot at, and had TO take refuge within
doors. Mr.. Bloom shortly responded u this by
four shots from his BILE bsrreled gun, Oh zrged
with buckshOt, and directed into the crowd
wounding Peter Mcguire, Charles Wiley, and
Peter Brooks. The last named got more than
bis share, probably receiving eight Of the buck
shot in his back. Ii was intmated that Mr..
Bloom was to have been visited again last
nil ht, but their experience Of the night before
put damper on these festive bows and IL did
not come oft-NeW Orleans lLa.) Tsses' Report
Of a .SerrHdde.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-07-22

81 Somebody says that politeness Is like an
sir-cushion; although there Is nothing in tt, it
eases and jolts wonderfully.
~Twenty- eight different kinds Of "bitters"
sold in Rhode Island for "strictly medical use, %
are undergoing analysis by the state chemist
from an excise point of view.
~Elisha May, at 81. Johnsbury, VT, return
ing from visit, arrived at a bridge just in
time to save his four year-old boy from drown
ing.
@The judicature bin abolishing the powers
Of the British house of lords at the court of last
appeal in certain cases has passed Of committee
of that house.
~A young lady wrote home a short note
from place where she was visiting with the
p. s.. "lou will see by my signature that am
married"
SBlonde hair is worth more than it's weight
in gold. The metal costs about eli glteen dollars
an ounce, while the hair sells for from twenty
TO thirty dollars.
ga traveller in the west, seeing a sign over
the door with this one word, "Agoseq udere, /"
asked the woman what she sold. when she said
She did not sell anything, but that "sgues was
cured here"