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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-22
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Au Evil and its Remedy.

One man with any trade is worth thou
sand without one. A return to the old
plan of apprenticing boys to trades is be-
ing advocated. The hosts Of young men
in every large city who apply for employ
ment, and fail to get it, for the reason that
they cannot truthfuly Il firm that they are
educated or especially fitted for any parti-
cular business, constitutes potent argu-
ment in favor of reform. Under the ap-
prentice system we should have fewer igno-
rant mechanics and incompetent business
men. a trade is half mans fortune.
1t presents in nutshell the great evil Of
the times. How mahy thousands ofyoung
men are now idle in our great cities-in
our towns and villages-who profess to
be seeking work, yet avoid the foundry, the
machine shop, the shop of the builder, and
every other place where useful trades are
taught and practiced, as they would avoid
pestilence. They seek only such EN-
ployments as promise little work and large
pay. With the most of our young men the
learning ofa trade is not respectable. And
who is to blame for this sentiment, so uni
versal among our youth = 1t is the pa
r.nts-it is society, so called. Society is
understood to taboo the mechanic and
working man, and hence it is believed that
there is no road to responsibility through
the mechanics shop.
No greater or more fatal mistake was
ever made. No system of education was
ever so false and dangerous rs that which
ihculcatcs the idea that labor is badge of
dishonor or that the laboring man is not
the peer of the most exalted in the land.
The work shop is the best and surcsL
road to usefulness and to fortune 1t lies
directly in the path of honor and distinction
and wealth. 1t is the best theatre now Of
icrtd for the most perfect develoepment of
the man Of genius and of talent. There is
no place where the man Of education can
demonstrate his capacity for usefulness
better than the machine shop, and amidst
the steam aud machinery of our great man
uiactoriCs. 1t is above all others, the place
for the young man who really wants to
work and win his way To wealth and to an
honorcd and honorable position among his
fellow men.
We need not go beyond our own city to
find examples which any young man, how
ever distinguished his family or ilustrous
his lineage, may well emulate. The front
rank in the grand army of progress is ac-
ccrling to them and to men of their stamp
throughout the land. Let our young men
of education look to the life which the stur-
dy mechanic furnishes as one worthy to be
followed, and We shall have fewer upon
themselves and shame and dishonor upon
their families.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-22

How A MAN lIuNTs FOR CLEAN
CLOTHES. Did you ever see q man try to
find shirt, or handkerchief or some
thing in the bureau drawer where his wife
keeps her clean linen 1t mostly happens
when he's in n hurry, when he has got his
fireworks temper on, and his wife has got
the baby on her lap, or she is "up to the
clbows'' in dough. lie finds the white
clothes arranged in such symmetrical lay
crs ms only a woman, after long practice,
can accomplish, aud he dives in a good
deal as he would fish for nubs of kindling
in barrel of shavings pitching every
thing right or left or to the floor mean
while, as he fails to get the desired article,
stewing and sweating, and offering up Sc.
lected expressions of relief to his feelings,
in a suppressed tone of voice, and vowing,
in key especially designed to reach the
ears of his wife, that ut does beat the old
WHAT'S IS name Pa thing can't be put
where it can be found.n About this time
his wife yels out from below that the arti-
Gle sought is right at the top; when he sar-
castically desires to know if she supposes
he has got no eyes" then tears around into
that linen at a more furious rate than ever,
swearing that the shirt aint there, for he
has got clear to the bottom. And then he
gathers everything up in bunch and rams
them back anyhow just as he can grab
them in savage handfuls, tearing around,
and jerking things all over with a nervous
looseness. Then he sings out in sort of
abstracted way, as if addressing no one in
particular, that he can always tell where
to find anything he needs at his place of
business, in a moment; that lie keeps a
place for everything, and everything is in
its place. just about the time he has
worked himself ints a red hot worry of
boiling-over impatience, aud got the whole
room into litter, his wife glides in and
lays her hand upon the missing article
right in the drawer where he had jerked it
out and then rammed it back again-n
that quiet way q woman has of maddeniug
n choloric husband into fit state for tho
lunatic asylum
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-22

ADULTERATED BUTTER. When house
keeper thinks that she is buying butter she
is frequently buying various compounds,
harmless, but not pleasant. The Mr..
Dear, an Pratt street, who, few days ago,
was willing to buy for about twenty cents
from the negro Taylow, butter which was
sold at the place from which it proved to
have been stolen, at making bad bargain.
1t is the some everywhere. a few years
ago an adulterated wine, whiskey or BRAN
dy, was a rarity now, there is hardly any
liquor absolutely pure. Our olive oil is too
frequently Cincinnati lard, and our spices,
pickles, sauces, condiments of all kinds,
have to be scanned with n careful eye, aud
bought of the most respectable dealers.
Now that adulteration has come down to
such an Indispensable article as butter, it
makes the case all the worse. We find by
tie papers that n certain Kelley has Just
been presented for selling as butter COM
pound of lard, dripping, tallow, palm oil,
and the oi! of certain seeds, the whole color
ed with anatto.-Baltin,Ore Gazette.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-22

DON'T LIKE IT.-A lady with poodle
dog entered Il smoking car on Western
train, the other day, and when the conduc-
tor endeavored to persuade her to 90 into
another car, she refused, saying her pre-
sence would deter the occupants from
smoking. \ gentleman. hewever, took out
scgar and began to smoke, when she
wrcnched it from his mouth. exchiming.
"lf there is anything hate it is tobacco
smoke" The passengers who had witnessed
the affair were convulsed with laughter. but
the offending smoker suppressed whatever
emotions may have been struggling for ex-
preston in words or action, and maintain
ed throughout the same imperturable gra-
witty which had characterized him from the
first. Calmly rising from his seat, he open
ed the window nearst him, fastened it up,
and, reaching over the seat back to~k that
wOman's poodle dog and threw him out OF
the window Us far beyond as possible, at the
same time saying, "lf there is anything |
I do hate it's poodle dog y
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-22

THE KING AND THE SOLDIER Fred.
rick of Prussia had great mania for en-
listing gigantic soldiers. into the Royal
Guards, and paid an enormous bounty to
his recruiting officers for getting them.
One day the recruiting sergeant chanccd to
espy an Hlbernian who was at least seven
feet high he accostcd him in English, and
proposed that he should enlist. The idea
of military life and the large bounty so de-
lighted Patrick that he Immediately con-
sented.
"l}ut unless you can speak German, the
king will not give you so much"
"Oh ~ said the Irishman, "sure it's l
that don't know word of German
But" said the sergeant, "three words
will be sufficient, and these you can learn
in short time. The king knows every
man III the guards. AS soon as he sees
you, lie will ride up and ask you how old
you are you will say, 'ITenty.Seren :
next, how long have you been in the service
you must reply, Tree ,reekS,' finally, if you
are provided with clothes and rations you
answer Both "
Pat soon learned to pronounce his an
swers, but never dreamed of learning Tho
questions. In three weeks he appeared be
fore the king in review. His Majesty rode
up TO him. Paddy stepped forward with
"present arm"
"IIow old are you 2" said the king.
"Three weeks" said the Irishman.
"lIow long have you been in the service?'
asked his majesty.
Twenty years."
"Am or you blockhead 2" roared The
king.
Both" replied Patrick, who was in
sIantly taken to the gusrd-room, but par
doned by the king after he understood tht
fact of the case.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-22

No EFFECT.-A German paper contains
reply from a clergyman who was travel
ing, who stopped at n hotel much frequent
ed by ways and jokers. The host, not be-
ins used to have cergymen at his table,
looked at him with surprise the clerks
used all their artillery of wit upon him,
without eliciting Il remark in selt-defense.
The worthy clergyman are his dinner quiet
ly, apparently without observing the gibes
and sneers of his neighbors. One of them,
at last, in despair at forbearance, said to
him
"Well, wonder at your patience Are
you not heard all that has been said against
you?"
"Oh, yes but am used to it. Do you
know who am Z"
mo, SIR"
"Well, will inform you. lam chaplain
ofa lunatic asylum such remarks have nc
| effect upon me-"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-22

TIE exact status Of the Democratic
party, relative to the back pay salary grab,
ss far as represented by lis members in
Congress, is thus OF the one hundred
and sixteen. distinctively Democratic mem
bers, not classing Liberals with them, one
hundred and eight received back pay, and
generally voted for il, aud eight +, turned
it. ThirtysiX Republicans returned it,,
and two Liberals, who properly should be
classified as Republicans. The votes for
the measure were about proportionate.
Hence there were more Republicans, rela-
lively, opposed to the measure, than DEM
OcTats.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-22
tseleet postrn. 3
EEAvE YOU A MOTHER,

Have you a mother love her we'll,
While she is spared on earth;
Wait not till death shall call her hence,
TO know her previous worth. r.
Wait not till she lies cold and still,
Most beautiful, though dead,
To think of what ycu should have done,
Before her dear life fed.
Think now how much she should be loved,
And prize her as you ought,
Or else your life when she Is gone,
With sorrow shall be fraught.
Oh. watch her, guard her with your love,
While with you she is left,
For when she leaves you, life will seem
OF every JOY bcrcft.
oh, soothe her in her hours of pain,
. BE gentle and be mild
How sweet twill be for you to know
You've been a faithful child.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-22

Jerry Black turns up as the attorney or
adviser of Steele, who was n party to the
Fort Smelling swindle perpetrated under
Buchanan's administration. Black also
defended the Chorpenning claim, and serv-
ed rs attorney for McCombs in the efforts
made to get him his share of the Credit
Mobilier raid. And yet, we understood it
is the same Black who wants to make all
members of the Legislature swear, after
the session is over, that they have been
honest
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-22
DENTISTRY.
GEORGE REM

GEO RIG Z NJ. X f n N,
S,mpson's Building, Market Square,
sUSBURY, Pa,
prepared to do all kinds Of work pertaining
to Dentistry. He keeps constantly on hand
arge assortment Of Teeth, and other Dental
,terial, from which he will be able to select,
I'd meet the wants of his customers.
All work warranted to give satisfaction, or else
e money refunded.
The very best Mouth Wash and Tooth Powders
A on hand.
His references are the numerous patrons for
1 iom he has worked for the last twelve years.
lSanbury, April 81, 1872.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-22

THOMAS" said a father to his son
'don't lot that girl make fool Of you.
Look sharp. Remember the adage that
Love is blind.w "Oh. that adage won't
wash" said Tom; talk about loves be-
my blind Why, see 10 times as much
in that girl as you do 10
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-22

An Illinois widow tainted dead away nj
the grave of her husband, anu was mar
ried two weeks afterwards.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-22
1etp Abbertisments.


SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS
Just Opened
at the Store of
Reed Brother a. Seasholtz,
(succcssors to 8. o. Reed & Bro.)
COMPRISING OF DRY GOODS
ofevery description and variety such as
.-. Dress Goods
comprising all the novelties In fabric and shade.
White Goods, Fancy Goods.
FULL ASSORTMENT OF NOTIONS,
which are being sold at the lowest Cash Prices.
ALSO, GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS,
. pure and fresh. .tf.g.
QUEENswARE, GLASSWARE, AND WoOD
-... AND WILLOW WARE, tnf
Nicest Brands of Flour constantly on hand.
very large
ASSORTMENT OF WALL PAPER,
both glazed and common, always on hand
BOOTS AND SHOES
from the celebrated hand made Boot and Shoe
Mandatory Of Watsontown, for
MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
READT-MADE CLOTHING,
ofall eizes aud Of the latest styles
+ l. o L 4
A constant supply OF western uhAe wheat nour
aspceiality.
The public are invited to call and examine our
Goods Tree Of charge. Our motto is 'Quick
Sales and Small Profits" and to please all.
The highest prices will be paid for all kinds of
country produce.
BY strict attention to business and keeping at
all times the most complete stock, and selling at
thelowest prices, We hope to merit fill share of
patronage. -
REED BROTHER & SEAsHOLTZ.
Sunbury, May 8, 1878.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-22

NOALf COALI COAL!-GRANT BROS,
i Shippers and Wholesale and Retail Dealers In
HITE AND RED ASH COAL, sUNBURY, PA.
(LowER wHARF.)
"a Sole Agents, westward, at the celebrated
nry Clay Coal. ian 1864
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-22
ANTHRACITE COALl
AUENTINE nIRTZ- WboIeso,e

Retail dealer In every variety of
ANTHRACITE COAL, UPPER WHARF,
SUEBURY, PESN'A.
All kinds OF Grain taken in exchange for Coal
rders solicited and filled promptly, Orders left
8. Y. Nsvin's Confectionery Store, on Third
eet, will receive prompt attention, and money
scsSptedfor, the same as at the Office.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-22
BUILDERS

Send for our Illustrated Catalogue of new books
on b1ilding. A. j. BiCkNEl. n co.
a5,'73iw. 81 Warren-st., New York.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-08-22
TUNNELS RESTAURANT,
snsinsss Suros.

= 5. RnoIDs. J. PACKER HAAS
LJT q. RHOADS a CO.,
w. RETAIL DEALERS OF
NTHRACITE COAL, sUSBURY, PENH'A.
OFFICE WITH Haas, PAaELr & Co.,
Orders left at Seassoltx & Bros, Office Market
rect, will receive prompt attention. County
Istom respectfully solicited.
Feb. 4, lS7l.-tf.
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\ B.CADWALLADER. Market Street

IJs SUNBUK1, PA.
Dealer in Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils,
lass, Varnishcs, Liquors, Tobacco, Cigars,
'ocket Books, Dairics, &c.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-10-17

TO TIE CITIZENS OF PENNSYLVANIA
Your Attention is Specially invited to tho fact lhA'
tho Rational BANS arc now prepared to receive
subscriptions to the Capital Stock Of the Cen'en@
al Board Of Finance. Tie funds realized from
This source are tn be smplo, Cd in the erecsiso OF
the building for the International Exhibition ana
th, expenses connected with the same. II , con
hdsntly believed that tho keystone State will Do
represented By the name Of every citizen alive "
patriotic oommemoraiion Of the one hundreh Dim.
day Of the notion. The shares Of stock arc ons'eN
for $40 each, and subscribers will receive haha
somely steel engraved Certificate of Stock, suitsos
for framing s.,d preservation ~ national memoir
q.
IntcreDt at tse rate Or SIX per cent per annun
viii bs r1aia on ell payments OF Centennial s'oel
from da % ofpnymsnI to Janunry I, 1876
Subscrbers who are not near National DALE bs,.
esn remit check OF postOfice order to the uh's'
signed.
fREDK FRAIRY, Treasurer, Is,,.
SO4 Walnut st., Philadepp's
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-10-17
Ren Hogan i'm Training.

The following we clip from the ST. Louis
Globe OF the 18th inst: Ben Hogan the pu/
glist who proposes 10 snnihiate Tom Allen
on the 28th ofthis mouth, is undergoing .
very systematic course Of training, under
the care OF Dublin Tricks, at the WNsh
Home. He received many callers yesterd ay
and presented a cbeerful appearance to oil.
Hogan is in prime condition, and takes his
daily walk of twelve to ifteeh miles W ith
perfect ease. His other exercises consist OF
dumbbells, for muscular work. beAn/bags
and bladders to develop quickness OF sight
aud action, and in addition he has. his regi
ular bouts with Tricks. He is looking we'll
and daily improving. His ptesent appear
snce is very favorable, and with fair field
there can be no doubt hat Hogan will effer
Allen the biggest fight be has ever had
about st. Louis.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-10-17

We notice by copy Of the Boston Daily
Advertiser dated October 18th, that Capt
Daniel Jones'. Q we'll known oil operator O.
this place, has secured patent for coupling
or thimbles for pipe or oil we'll tubing. or
casing. 1t is we'll known to oil hereabou 10
that the Captain has been fighting tbs Ma
tiooal Tubing Company of Boston on this
patent for over FIVE years, and bis many
friends will DO pleased to learn be has iu-
oily succeeded 10 gaining his just rights over
90 unjust wonld be monopoly. We shall
have further particulars 10 regard TO the de-
oision in day OF two.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-10-17

The Apscnes are at work again. A par
ty consisting Of B. ". Reagao, VIM. Long,
VIM. Sampson, Isaac Copeland, aud David
Anderson, while prospecting 10 the Pinsl
Mountains, Arizona, were attacked by band
Of Indians, who killed Sampson st the Gre,
fire, wounded Copeland, and killed one
horse. The whites then charged on the Ips
dians, killing one and forcing the others "a
run to the brush.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-10-17

One Of the brakemen on Conductor Silks
switch engine, named McFulton, met With
quite severe accident late yesterday after
noon. He was engaged 10 making . ruu.
ming coupling With three link coupler and
pin, and BY some means got caught between
the cars. The crush came on one OF bis
shoulders breaking bis shoulder blade and
otherwise bruising him. He was taken to
bis home'in Oil City. His escape from in
slant death was'something miraculous.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-10-17
IN OCTOR ER.

Feathery clouds are few and fair;
Tbistle-down is on the dir:
Ripping sunshine on the lake,
Wild grapes scent the sunny brake;
Dizzy songs the crlckets sing.
Wild beasts wander murmuring;
Butterflies float in o dream,
Over all the swallows CLEAN;
Here and yonder, high and low.
Golden rod and sun flowers glow;
Here and there a maple flashes,
Sumach reddens woodbine blnshes;
Purple asters bloom and thrive.
am glad to be alive.
The Aldine.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-10-17

A few days since FIVE geese ewuedby q
msn living ct Mormon Island. Csl., died
from on uukrown disease, and on examin.
ing the sizzard OF oae grain gold sufficient
to make five dollar piece was fou nd -
The remaining four panned ont each almos,
the same amount OF the precious stun. The
gold was probably picked up BY the fowls
near Some claims where the miners bad beeu
Sla'o'ng' and it ispresnm.d that ths quick
silver attached to 1t caused their death,
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-10-17
The Great AffIiction oil meme
phts.

n
phis.
Tho N emphis Appeal Of Saturday ssy''
ut 10 with heartfelt sorrow tbs We so'
no uuce ,t day that the fever knows no ep-
precisble statement, and. .tbst 1t is srad'ah!
e encircliog the city, taking with II many Of
onr prominent citiseus Our besrt grows
heavy and our eyes dim ss We look D ack
upon the dreadful work OF 'he pes"'e"'''
and we cry 10 anguish of soul, show long
O Lord. how long!' Hunsreds Of our poor
people have paid the debt OF nature, ana
fearfu, tithing TO the pestilsnce, end yet It
is not stayed, but moves With res's''ess
orce, ia kin from us the lovely, the brave
the gen erous and the useful. Every night
the death roll is called, and every night re|
sesls list all too long, bearing The names Of
those we loved to honor, OF those to whom
we looked as brothers, bound 10 the COM
mon effort OF making o great city and saro'
ing for Memphis name TO be proud Of
among the cities of the land. Priests, min
listers and aymeD; the babe jr's born; Toe
sucKling at the breast, the "wee 'ning 'oa-
ding in its first effort; our school children |;
our budding flowers, the lovsiisst OF ths'r
sex; the mother, the father, the brother,
tue friend aud partner, and men stsod 10
awe, asking, when will it snd!"
Good samaritaus are working, phystoia %
exhaust their most scientific skill, aids pour
| in upon US from those abroad whom God 10
bis mercy exempts from the scourss, and
oil to little purpose. The victims OF the
plague increase 10 numbers. Surely, II
God Wills il we have bad enough. Our
cup of sorrow, Of trial and Of tribuIstion Is
brimfull and running over. For thirteen
years we have known nothing but excise'
ment and trouble. Death bss many timss
laid bis heavy hand upon us, and destruc5
ton has been about us on every side. The
prey of revolution, Of war, Of oppression, OF
panic and disease, we cry With loud
voice and almost in despair, "Is there no
balm 10 Gilead? Is there no nepenthe for
the hearts so rnthessly torn 10 Memphis!
ls there no future for our stricken city? 10
there no hope out OF the present binding
darkness?"
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-10-17

An accident on the on Greek & Allegheny
River Railway occurred at Tarr Farm yes
terday forenoon. The section boss at Cur
ry's switch had removed a brok en- rail, and
the Rousevlle locomotive, with caboose at
tached. left the track hero. Help was tell
graphed for from OIL City, and the yard lo>
comotive was sent to its assistance. This
was not properly signalled aud it ran into
the caboose smashing the rear end of the car
and tbe1headlight Of the engine, but Iucki ~
ipjnring no person. This second sccide nl
did not prevent the Oil City engine from
giving the help required and the track wa
cleared in time for the regular passenger
trains.-t Derrick.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-10-17

A party OF seventeen, of whom tbistsen
are native Californians OF Spanish Sdscsn.,
and the other four Americans, started r.
Gently on an expedition to Lower Csliiors
ola. Their object is not known, but II ID
suppcsed that they 60 to kill the bandit
Vasques, tor whom rewards ara ortstand.
ing to the amount Of Sc, 900. vssques hai
taken refuge 10 Mexican territory, and hi,
pursners carry Spencer rifles Tor sxtPsd i:ion
papers.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-10-17

"What is your uame?" asked the clerk oil
witness about TO be sworn before q Jus.
tce of the Peace. "Ottiwell Wuod,r was
the reply. 'How do you speIl your name
then asked the somewhat puzzled Judge
Mr. Wood replied SO double I double U
E double l., double U double o D." The
astouished Judge thought that was one Of
the most extraordinary names be g, er knew
and after two or three attempts TO record it,
both be and the CLERK gave it up amid roor,
OF laughter.