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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1873-07-23
JohnDy's Opinion Of Grandmothsrs.


Grandmothers are very nice folks;
They beat all the aunts in creation,
They let chap do rs he likes,
And don't worry about education.
I'm sure can't see It at all,
What poor fellow ever could do
For apples and pennies and cakes,
Without grandmother or two.
Gradmothers speak softly to "ma's,"
To let boy have a good time:
Sometimes they will whisper, it's true
T'other way, when a boy wants II
climb.
Grandmothers have mullins for tea,
And pies, a whole row in the cellar,
And they're apt (if they know it II
To make chicken pies for "feller."
And II he is bad now. and then.
And makes a great racketing noise,
They only look over their specks :.
And say: "Ah, these boys will be
boys. t...s.
Life is only 40 short at the best;
Let the children he happy to-day"
Then they look for awhile the sky,
And the hills that are far, far away.
Quite often. as twilight comes on.
Grandmothers sing hymns. verv low
To themselves as they rock by the fire,
About heaven, and when they shall
60.
And then a boy stopping to think
Will find a hot tear in his eye,
To know what will come at last;
For grandmothers all have to die.
I wish they could stay here and pray,
For q boy needs their prayers ev'ry
night;
Some boys more than others, spose;
Sure as need a wonderful sight.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1873-07-23

A SHREwD CLERK.-Oh,. what
it is to be a lawyers clerk Owing
to the acuteness learned in. this
high position young Englishman
has been actually enabled to es-
cape unscathed from that danger
Gus affair, breach of promise suit.
He had paid his addresses chiefly
by letter, and in the most tender
and poetic strain, to pretty girl,
who, when his affection grew less,
was too prudent and energetic not
to demand golden comfort for her
wounded heart. Her lawyer. heard
l.er case with pleasant anticipatlons
of damages but alas! when ne
examined the love-letters of the
the lawyers clerk he found his
client was put by them entirely
out of court The ingenious young
man had invariably signed himself,
sBelieve me, my own dearest, d.
yinest. Quickest Angelina, your
fondest, most devoted (but without
preiudice), Tommy" The legal
phraze, which the gentle Angelina
didn't Understand, had saved him.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1873-07-23

"Why didn't you bring Henry,
Mrs. Brown ?" said Johnny. "Oh,
he's sick; he has had the measles"
allow many did he have :" asked
,Johunv. II know boy that's got
two. I saw him catch 'em. He
fixed a. trap in the woods and
caught two at once, and he isn't
sick at ALL" "Caught the measles
in a trap!' cried his mother;
"what makos you talk so, Johnny :?
"Measles, measles, weasel - oh |!
twas two weasels.' I don't believe
I ever saw a measle; did I, moth
err" asked Johnny
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1873-07-23

bis dying soon, she said that DR.. Led
yard was a niDny to hold any such
opinion. 5s: ~ ls'l
Martin soon went to Mrs. Bowles
to tell his good fortune, and they
both agreed that Dorothy bad acted
with rare good sense, and that it was
well that she preferred Martin 70
Biddleford. - - tS'
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Rosadalis Rosadalis ! !

TOR the cure of Scrofula, in its
various forms, also for the cure
Of Chronic diseases of the Blood,
Liver and Kidneys, for sale at
W. T. PENNEY'S.
March 5, 1873, 47-tf
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1873-07-23
The Editor.

A schoolboy's composition on seThe
Editor" ran as follows, in a school not
far off.
"The editor is one Of the happiest
animals in the world. He can go to
tho circus afternoon and evening,
without paying a cent; also to in
quests and hangings. He has free
tickets to pie-nies end strawberry
festivals, gets wedding cake sent him,
and sometimes gets licking, bpt not
often, for he can take things back in
the next issue, which he generally
does. / mover know but one editor
to get lickt. His paper busted that
day. and he couldn't take anything
back. While other folks have to go
to bed early, the editor can sit up late
every night and see all that is going
on. The boys think it's q big thing
to hang on till 10 o'clock. WhenI
am a man I mean to be an editor, SO
I can stay out late Of nights. Then
that willbe bully. The editor don't
have to saw wood or do any. chop
ping, except with his scissors. Rail
roads get up excursions for him,
knowing if they didn't he'd make
them git up and git: In politics ne i,
don't care much who he goes for, If
they are on his side. If they amt he
goes for 'em any way; SO it amounts
to nearly the same thing. There is q
great many people trying to be edit
ora who can't and some Of them have
been in the profession for years. 1t
I was asked if had rather have an
education or be circus rider, would
saw. let me become q editor"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-15

There are now four or FIVE committees OF
Congress appointed to investigate affairs IN
Louisiana. In debate, member ofthe House
of Representatives, said he thought probably
it would be best to appoint 6 standing Louis
lana committee. " 10 relation to Judge Du-
rcll another member remarked that 1T was
not altogether certain that Durell was Judge
of the United States, for if the papers were to
be believed, Durell had said he was vlcegerent
of God in his judicial capacity and therefore,
according to his own confession, he was not
u. S. Judge"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-15
sEsy& OF TEE ia r
80 sho,c Mf rr.y ,,gr md bo.'4 -! IL" times

10 sh0'G ne ff'S 't9f IN" 'H''H - '' '
The twelfth juror in rhe Wharton trial was
procured yesterday and the case proceeded
with Mr. Eugene Van Ness being examined;
He testified that on several occnsiuus he hati
taken wine aud beer at Mrs Wharton S and had
immediately afterwards rigors aud other synp-
toms altogether unlike the attacks Of headache
to Which he was subject. Mrs. Wharton had
ON each occasion invited him to take something,
and the witucss was not positive whether she
or one of the servant girls in the house brought
the wine or beer. 1t was on the table: de
drank and then noticed some extreme bitter
ness or some metallic taste:
There is threatened seizure Of the entire
production OF the anthracite coal region by u
MONOPOLY called the Reading Coal, aud Iron
Company. This conspiracy against, prices
for an article Of prime necessity already owns
o. 900 acres Of coal lands, producing annually
five millions of tons For the purpose OF break
ing down competition this powerful Company
has started to underse all other producers sc
as to force them into a combination which VIII
rule the market. This once attained aud tht
price Of coal may be tlxGd at any hsure accor"
ne to the graspiug greed ofthe monopoly.
In the Credit M0Olller investigator !es'et
day the statement Of General Garfield wa:
read. lie was another Of those who Intended
investing until it was found they were buying
a lawsuit. Secretary Ham was 90 the, stane
and stated that the books showed only th'
names of Messrs. Samuel Hooper, Boyer. ane
Alley as being interested in the Credit Nlobll
ier The shares which Mr. Ames had stoot
on the books in his own name, but the STOCK
transfer book has disappeared.
The prevalence OF small pox in the city was free
lev discussed by the Baltimore Board of Schoo
Commissioners last night, and it was agreed
that ten physicians should be appointed by tn
President of the Board at an aggregate expeDs
of 81, 600, whose duty it shall be to visit all tn
schools under the control Of the Board, AM
vacciuata or revaccinate each pupil whose con
dition may require 1t.
The Erie Railroad Directors yesterday rcso
we'd to issue ten millions of convertible bond
at par for the purpose Of improving the roa
and laying double tracks. AS great amour
of the property surrendered by Jay Gould
worth far less than its ostensible value, tn
Company are in tight place for money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-15

The Senate, after two days debate, passed
Yesterday the bill of Mr. Morrill, for the endow-
ment Of agricultural and mechanical colleges.
The proposition is to establish 10 every State
and Territory one of these colleges, donating
an endowment fund of s650,00O to each, to be
realized from the sale of public land. An IN
srcction Of the bill made by a conservative
Senator shows that no State can avail It
self Of the provisions of the bill except on con
di,ion of opening the college to all persons
irrcspcctivc Of race, color or previous condition
of servitudc. The bill now goes to the House
Of Representatives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-15

The Senate committee on elections aud priv
ileges only examined two witnesses yesterday
in connection with the Caldwell bribery case.
The parties examined were Finney, who de.
MED all allegations of bribery, and Wood. Wood
testified that he had been offered $4,000 to
vote for Caldwell, that subsequently he was
promised $1,000 and handsome saddle horse
Insn Sa,..,..ii Won. 5000 better. Wood, who
was democrat, finally concluded to vote for
the democratic candidate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-15

There is menace Of war in Vermont. Three
counties of that State, Chittenden, Franklin
and Grand Isle, complain Of an unequal and
excessive valuation of their real estate. y
convention of Franklin county taxpayers has
voted to resist the levy of taxes, and if they
persist the State will have to deal with the
case as open rebellion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-15

The controversy between the Duke Dc Gram
mont and Count Won Beust relative to a
Franco Austrian alliance continues The latest
phase is circumstantial assertion by De
Grammont that Austria did guarantee such an
alliance, aud he states that he will produce the
proof
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-15
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY Is, 1873.
The subject Of insurance by the State Is nov

The subject Of insurance by the State is now
mncb discussed. The Richmond Wing says ::
ut is certain, that there is great deal IN the
insurance business-out of which, if properly
utilized, the State, in its present embarrass-
ments, might realize handsome sum. 1t is
said and believed that insuring is now the
most profitable business in the State. We
have not the figures, but We hear it said that
the gross receipts in this State reach annually
to the amount of twelve millions. One halt OF
the amount, whatever it be, is clear profit.
Taking it at twelve millions one-half of that
sum, or six millions is made each year The
tax for this profitable business, is at present.
mere pittauce What if the State should lease
this exclusive privilege 20 single company, OF
a combination of companies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-15

The majority of the Senate finance commit
tee has reported that the Secretary of the Trea-
su1y has not the power under existing laws to
issue United States notes for any portion of
the forty-four millions Of U. S. notes retired
and cancelled under the act approved April
-, 1866" Messrs. Wright and Terry, of
Michigan, members Of the committee, dissent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-15

Gen. Jno. D. Imboden, of Virginia, sailed
from New York yesterday for Europe. While
in England he will look after the interests of
immigration to Virginia, and the interests Of
certain railroads of the State in which English
capitalists are expected to invest or have al
rea DIV invested
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-15

Yesterday when Mr.. Cakes Ames received
his mail in the House of Representatives,
among other envelopes opened, was one contain.
ing four hundred dollars in grcenbacks, but
without line of writing to indicate the sender
Mr. Ames remarked that he supposed some
body had become conscious stricken, and he
pockctcd the funds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-15

The Committee of the French Assembly on
Governmental Reform made report yesterday
which wcakens the veto powers of the Presi-
dent and subjects him to excessive formalities
before he eau address the Assembly. Theirs
objects to these provisions, but acquiesces in
the division of the Assembly into two Cham
hers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-15

Senator Vickers has been requested by the
Senate committee on commerce to undertake
the inquiry into the general power of Congress
to regulate the operations Of the railroads Of
the country, which the Senate directed the
committee to make.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-15

The wife of Mr.. Richmond, who was enga-
ged in the secret service of the United States
during the late war, committed suicide by
shooting herself on Sunday afternoon, in Berry
Vile, Clark Co., Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-15

Further reinforcements of troops from SPAR
have sailed for Cuba
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-15

The Kellogg legislature in Louisiana, ycster
day elected Pinchback as u. S. Senator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-15

The Legislature of Arkansas has repealed
all laws DISTINGUISHING any Of its citizens.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-15

By the caying in Of the tunnel under Church
Hill, in Richmond, the residence Of Rev. DR..
Wall was 10 peril, the library, kitchen aud 9th
er out buildings being carried down, but luckily
no one was injured, and the house was left on
the verge of presclpiee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-15
~ NDP7A cAZFTrTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.
cry COUNCIL.

A regular meeting Of the City Council was
held last night. For official proceedings see
another column.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-15

Large Carlist bands have been dispersed in
Biscay, Spain, by the royal troops
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-15

1t is stated that au arrangement has gone
into effect whereby live stock from Southwest
Virginia IS transported to Baltimore via Rich
mond: Instead of by the Orange, Alexandria
and Manassas Railroad az formerly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-15

SOCIETY " News, The Washington Re-
publican OF this morning 10 its Society News
says: Mrs. Judge Wylie was one of the most
agreeable ladies it was our pleasure to meet
yesterday. She is representative Of one Of
those whole souled Southern families whose
reputation for hospitality is so enviable. Mrs.
Wylie was favored with an unusually large
number of callers, all of whom must have been
highly pleased with their visit
Mrs. Lathrop received her friends yesterday
afternoon at her residence, on X street, in a
cordial and graceful manner The lady was
unassisted, but performed the duties Of
hostess admirably: Mrs. Lathrrop is kind :;
hearted and intelligent lady, and has q host of
warm friends 10 Washington socity.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1873-08-27

The Best agricultural Paper.-The
weekly N. Y: Sun. pages. Is "a year.
Send your Dollar.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1873-08-27
PENNSYLVANIA CEN:
TRIAL RAILROAD


ON AND AFTER IL p. p. Sunday May
~ l, 1870, Trains arrive at and leave the
Union Depot, corner of Washinton and
Liberty street, as follows;
ARRIVE.
Mail Train, 1.30 n m Fast Line, 1912 n
m Well s accommodation No. ], 6. 20 a M
Brinton accommodation No /, 7.50 m;
Wallis accommodation No 2, S.55 q m Gin
cinnati express go M; Johnstown ac-
commodation 1850 m; Braddock's ac-
commodation No l, 700 p m; Pittsburgh
express l.30 p m; Pacific express $50 D m ;
Wallis accommodation No 8, 2.35 m
Homewood accommodation No /, 9.55 m;
Wall's accommodation No 4, $50 m
Brinton accommodation No 2, lilo p m
Way Passenger 1920 p m.
DEPART.
southern express $40 a m; Pacific ex-
press 2.40 m; Wallis accommodation No
l, 6.3Oa a m Mail Train $40 a IN Brinton's q
accommodation 1920 m: Braddock's ac-
commodation No /, $40 p m; Cincinnati
express 1926 p m; Wallis accommodation
z, 1l.5l m Johnstown accomm odation
4.05 p m; Homewood accommodation Ne
l, $50 p m; Philadelphia express $50 p m;
Wall accommodation No 1905 p m; Wall s
accommodation No 4, COS p m; Fast Line
7.40 p m; Wallis No s, l1.O0 p m.
The Church Trains leave Wallis Station
every Sunday at 9.05 a. M, reaching Pitts
burgh at 1905 a. m. Returning leave Pitts
burgh at $3.50 p. M, and arrive at Wallis
Station at 30 p. m.
Cincinnati express leaves daily. South
ern express daily except Monday. All 9TH
er Trains daily, except Sunday.
For. further information apply to
w. IL. BECKWITH, Agent,
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
will not assume any Risk for Baggage ex-
cept for Wearing Apparel, and limit their
responsibility to One Hundred DollaI val-
ne. All baggage exceeding that a cunt
in value will be at the risk of the Iner,
unless taken by special contract.
A. j. CASSA1
General Superintendent, Altoona Pa.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1873-08-27

ADDITIONAL ALsrcoND-cLAss TRAINs-soUrH.
No. is. Titusville 2,lO p. M; Miller ?, 80;
Pioneer 800 Pet Centre s.3s; Colum bla
4,l5; Tarr Farm 4,2S; Itynd Farm 4,s7 !;
Housewife 4,55; Oil City $50.
NO. Cory 6,l5 n. m; Titusville ass,
Miller Farm 9,25; Pct Centre 8, AZ; Colum,
bia 10, 49, Tarr Farm 1918; Rynd Farm
1917; Rouseville l0,S5; Oil City IL 90.
No. Is. Pet Centre ,2s p. M; Cclumb bia
loo; Tarr Farm 2,05; Rynd Farm s,l0;
housewife 80; Oil city 800.
NO. ~ OIL City $50 a. m; olsop
Tidioute I'LL.
MnRIuXv A m TN A1,ca
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1873-08-27
THE WEEKLY SUN.
ONLY STA YEAR. 8 PAGES

The Best Family Pdper.-The Weekly N.
Dollar.
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NOTICE.

nR' J n, BoLARD, Of Pidioute, has
~ retnrnsd to his practice after an alb
senoe Of four months, spent in the Hospi-
tails OF New York, whore hA will attnnd
calls in his profession.
ONCE in Eureka Drug Store, Sd door
above the bank, Tidioute, Pa. 4etf
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1873-08-27

ADDITIONAL LsEcoND-cLAssTRAI MENNONITE
No. l5 Oil City 6.55 a. M; Housewife
7.2O; Tarr Farm 7.40; Columbia 7.5E; Pei
Centre $40; Pioneer $40; Miller e.2a;
Titusville 9.55.
No. Titusville 900 a. m; Cory II .2S.
No. II Oil City ll.20 a. m; Rouseyillo
l.45; Rynd Farm ll.53; Tarr Farm l2.0st
Columbia II, 10; Pet Centre 1920; Miles
LBS; Titusville 200; Cofry 4.42 p. m.
No. Fl Tidioute 12.45 p. M; Trunkey-
vile l,45; Tonesta2.43; oleopoliE 4.26; 0n
e Trains do not stop. Cd Stop on signal,
~ Stop for meals.
Trains 3, 9, ~ and 22run daily; all other.
trains daily eKcent Sundays.
N, B.-Traip No. 10 is an Express from
Titnsville to Cory.
SILVER PALACE SLEEPING CAR TRAINS.
NO. Direct from Philadelphia without
change.
No. Direct to Philadelphia without
charge.
change.
No. Direct to Pittsburgh without
change.
Q. j. HEPBURN JNO. PITCAIRN.
superintendent. G9n'l Manager.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1873-08-27
Oit.Creek&Allegheny River, By

ON AND AFTER Monday June 8, ls7i,
" Trains will run as follows;
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1873-08-27
BEST THING IN THE WEST.
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe. R. R.
L "A N ID 81
THREE MILLION ACRES
Seated in and near the Arkansas
Valley, the Finest Portion
of Kansas
Eleven years Credit. Seven per Cent.
Interest. 81 1-2 per cent reduction
to settlers who improve.
FREE PASS TO LAND BUYERS |

THE FACTS about this Grant are-Low
Prices, Long Credit, and Rebate to set
tiers OF nearly one-fourth a Rich Soil and
Splendid Climate short and mild Winters;
eally planting, and no wintering ofStock;
plenty OF Rainfall, and just at the right
season Coal, Stone and Brick on the line;
Cheap Rates on Lumber, Coal, &c. no
lands owned by Spectators; Homestead
and Prescriptions now abundant q first
class Railroad on the line of great
Through Route; Products viii pay for Land
and improvements.
1t is the best opportunity ever offered TO
the public, through the recent completion
of the Road.
For Circulars and general inform alton,
address A. e. TOUZALIN,
Manager Land Dept,
9S-Zm, Topeka, Kan.
D. W. CLARK, Agent, Tionesta, Pa.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-12-09
LET THERE BE NO EVASION.

The Committee Of Congress appoint
ed to prepare a bill for the repeal OF
the salary grab evidently attempted
to shirS their duty. It was introduced
into the House yesterday and an at
tempt made to put it on Its passage BY
~suspending the rules. Some discus
sion resulted. and the fact was ELECTED
that the bill did not take effect from
the first day Of the present session.
bus from date Of its approval by the
President like all bills not specially
antedated.l Tho House refused to sus
pend the rules, aud finally agreed that
the matter should come up to-day, af.
ter the morning hour. and that speech.
es thereon should be limited to twenty
minutes each. We hope that Congress
will amend this bill, to take effect at
the first Of the session. The people
are in no mood to be trified with In
this matter. and any disposition to
evade their demands which may be
evinced by Republican Congressman
will not only react upon the offending
members, but upon the party which
they represent. II there are any Re-
publican Congressman so mean As to
indulge In the attempt to obtain n few
weeks pay at the higher rate by re-
fusing to so amend the bill as that Il
take effect on the first Monday in De-
cemher, we want to know their names.
Their seats should. and will be occu.
pied by others in the next Congress.
There has been enough .dilly-dallylng
about the repeal Of this infamous act,
1t Is time for Congress to quit fooling.
and attend to business. The whole
thing Is a disgrace to Congress and the
nation, and the fewer the speeches
and speedier the action thereon. the
better for Congress, the Republican
party and the country at large. There
must be no evasion Of duty In thi.
matter.