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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-02-08

Ak Eugl!sh vicar was standing on
Monday morning at his gate, when one Of
his parishioners arrived with baskettul
of potatoes. What's this 7" said the vi
car. Please, sir" replied the man, "its
some of our best taturs-a very rare kind, ,
sir. Ny wife said you should have some
Of them, AS she heard you say in your
sermon the common taturs (cOmmentatoIs)
didn't agree with you.n
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-02-08
ANTHRACITE COALl
VALENTINE DIETZ, Wholesale and
DENTISTRY.
GEORGE NJ. REM,

VI II W II VI L N. II Il " ~
In simpsons Building, Market Square,
sUSBURY, Pa,
I prepared to do all kinds Of work pertaining
Il to Dentistry. He keeps constantly on hand
large assortment Of Teeth, and other Dental
material, from which he will be able 10 select,
and meeA tue wants of his customers.
All voTk warranted to give satisfaction, or else
She money refunded.
The very best Mouth Wash and Tooth-Powders
Kept on hand
His references are the numerous patrons for
1hom be has worked for the las< twelve ysars.
bantury, Ap1l y, fS77,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-02-08

"GENTLEMAN." remarked the Weston
gambler, when he found one of the knaves
which be had deposited in his boot played
against him. Il cannot continue this game.
There is cheating g0ing On.n
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-02-08

A GENTLEMAN mentioned To a witty
friend that he had been caught in the rain,
aud was wet through. Are you really
wet through p said the wit II never
was wet through in my life-neyer further
than my skin"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-02-08

BoARDER. What large chickens there
are !" Lsndlady.-"E chickens are
larger than they used to Ge 4; ten years ago
We couldn't pretend 10 get chickens rs
large US those" Boarder, quite innocent
ly.)-"No, suppose not they must have
grown some in that time" LandlaGy
looks as if she had been misunderstood.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-02-08

NTANTED-kespon men as Local
w Agents TO sell Fruit and orna amental trees
In nelghborhoods where they reside. To the
right parties very liberal terms and au opportu-
nifty 10 establish safe and profitable business.
Address The Dingee a Conrad Co., Wholesale
Nurserymen, West Grove, Oesstss Co., Pc
Hsv %, m. --tm,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-02-08

A GOOD BILL-A gentleman whose
house was repairing went one day to see
how the work had progressed, and oeserv-
ing quantity of nails lying about, said to
the carpenter Why don't you take care
of these nails They'll certainly be lost"
NO" replied the carpenter, "i ou'll find
them III the bill"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-02-08

ANOTHER OF the astonishing young fe-
male farmers Is n curly-haired blonde, in
Pittsiieid, Mars She manages n farm,
plants and di.s potatoes, hoes corn, can
swim. scythc, and is great at driving
horses she feeds the stock, does the dairy
work aud draws the wood in the winter.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-02-08

II AN q selfmade man." said a native
of Stonington the other day To a New York
gentleman, with whom he had been driving
a sharp bargain. Glad to hear you say
So" responded the New Yorker, who had
been worsted IN the trade, for il relieves
the Lord of responsibility"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-02-08

WEN. OR TuAOR on THE JAw.--Wn.
Horne, V. s, in Western Farmer, in an
swer to- an inquiry how to treat the tuIuor,
says :-"Tumor upon the angle of the jaw
Is, in cattle, am sorry To- say, now be-
coming quite common. Its reduction may
be accomplished ~ follows Open IL to
the very bottom to give exit To any matter
or puss, or any other foreign substance
which may be cOntained thoreiu leave as
good opening at the bottom or lover por-
tion Of the tumor; inject with glass sy-
rnYe, dilute nitric acid, half rain water aud
oue-haf pure acid do not inject more than
twice or three times at farthest, leaving two
days between then inject solution Carbo-
lie aciL and tincture myrrh aud aloes, al
ternate the one for the other. a second
and safe way is TO run deep seton through
the bottom OF the tumOr-.hcre is not SO
much bleeding or trouble dress With COM
mon turpentine and carbolic acid for say
three dressing. each--or four. Keep from
rubbing parts, and ifin stanchious take him
out aud simply tie him.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-02-08

The PHILOSOPHY OF FRYING.--The
true Philosophy of frying is 10 have the fat
at boiling heat before anything is put iu-
to it. being merely warm, it is the perltc-
ton of cooking
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-02-08

WINTER FEEDING OF CowS-The most
profitable feed for DAIRY cows is that which
is cheapest. The object of the dairyman
who makes butter and cheese is to produce
the richest milk, and for this purpose he
must he guided by the cost of the food 10
his vicinity. When corn is as low rs at
present, he will undoubtedly feed that graiu
in its natural state throughout the great
corn producing districts, but where,
through the cost of transportation, it ac-
Quiics value of forty cents and over, it
will pay to grind, and as the price is still
enhanced, recourse is had TO cooking.
Where bran can he obtained at reasonable
rates, t is one of the best divisors Of corn
meal mixed with six to eight pounds of
bran, is one OF the best feeds that can be
given to milch cows, aud if this can be
cooked with cut hay. its value will be iu-
creased about one-tf:h. - U,estern Ru,al.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-02-08

IT is 4 very solemn thing to be married, ;
said Aunt Betsey. Yes, but it's a deal
more solemn not to be- replied Miss Bart
lett, y spinstcr of forty. .......
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-02-08

A BosToN MAN has invented pocket
companion and guide to happiness, - in the
shape of bottle made to look exactly like
cigar. On the cars, or even when walk
ing with the pride of your heart" you
Put the supp sd cigar between you, lips,
and before y"u hay. time TO ask whether
smoking is objectionable, yon bite off the
end Of the cigar (ha ha and " drink Of
old rye corrugates your throat IN WINK
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-02-08
Business CARDS.

~. :. RuoADs. .. PACKER HAAS
wy n. RIIOADS III CO.,
W. .H. RETAIL DEALERS or -H
ANTHRACITE COAL, sUNBURY, PKNN'A.
OFFICE WITH HAAS, FAGELY a. Co.,
Orders left at 5 asholtE & Bros, office Market
trcet, will receive prompt attention. Country
ustOm respecti uhy solicited
Feb. 4, lS7l.-tf.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-02-08

A COOP SToRr.--"Now, gentleman"
said periphtetic lecturer TO somewhat
no.sy crowd who gathered ut one of his
seances in an Eastern village, show would
you like good blackguard story 2 All in
favor will raise their hands,"
Ninc-tenths Of the dexter paws present
instantly went up, snd there was a sudden
hush of Ill demonstrs tions The lecturer
went on with his original subject TO-. few
moments, when some incsutious individual,
broke out
Say, where's the story 7"
BLESS you," WAS the reply, "I did not
Intend to tell any such story. l only want
ed to know how many backguards are
present"
You might have heard pin drop any
time during the lecture after that.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-02-08
gales unO shrtesrs.
FOUND DIN THE SNOW,

By TIE AUTnEn or "CoPwEDs," &c.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-02-08
BYERIY's HOTLL.

JOSIAH BYERLY, Proprietor, Lower Maha-
- noy township, Northumberland county, Pa,
on the road leading from Georgetown TO Union
town, Smith Inn, TrevortOn PottsvilIe, &c.
The choicest Liquors and Segars at the bar.
The tables are provide with the best of the sea-
son. Stnhing large and well suited for drovers,
witE good ostlers.
Every attention paid to make guests eomforta-
bic.
Noy. II, lS7l-ly.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-02-08
yxTASHINGTON HOUSE, C. .NEFI

Streets, opposite The Court House, bnnbury,
Pa. May2S,'IO.
LLEGHENY HOUSE, A. BECK,
"A Proprietor, Nos. SIG and Sl4 Market Street,
above eighth, PHILADELPHIA. Terms, Sc
per day. He respectfully solicits your patron
age Jan6'72.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-02-08
TCMMEL.S RESTAURANT,

IL LOUIS IIUMMEL, Proprieto"
Commerce ST.. SHAMOKIN, PENN'A.
IIav ng just refitted the above Saloon for the
accommodation of the public, Is now prepared to
his frien Is with the best refreshments, and
fresh Lager Beer, Ale, Porter, and all other malt
quOrs.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-02-08

A lady's hat, with all its trimmings ant
a band. box, was lately cent from California
10 Maine for eleven cents postage.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1873-10-23

A SAILOR, explaining quadrille to his
messmate, thus describes the third fig
ure: "You first heave ahead, said he,
and pass your adversarys yard-arm, re.
gain your berth on the other tack in the
same order, take your station with your
partner in line, back and fill, and then
fall on your keel, and bring up with
your partner; she then maneuvers ahead,
off alongside of you; then make sail in
company with her until nearly astern of
the other line, make stern board, cast
her off to shift for herself, regain your
place the best way you can, and let 60
your anchor"
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1873-10-23
Sherif's Sale.

10y VIRTUE OF A JUDGMENT
~ and decree Of foreclosure Of a mortgage and
order Of sale issued out Of the District Court OF the
Second Judicial District, in and for the county Of
Boise, Territory OF Idaho, upon judgment and de-
cree rendered in said court, wherein W. X. Stark
Isaac W. Garrett and Peter Towey plaintiffs and
Patrick Neville, Patrick Fahey, Michael O. Brien
for the sum of Thirteen Hundred and Seventy and
oOlOO Dollars, with legal interest and costs of suit
duly tested the 18th day of October A. d. 1873 by
wnlcn am commanded to sell the following de.
scrlbed property, situate in Boise county, Idaho Ter
rtory, towit All the right, title and interest Of the
above named defendants in and to the following de-
scribed property, to-wit: Fourteen hundred feet
more or less, mot to be less than $50 feet of the
original location Of what is known as the Lawyer
Ledge. or Lode. situated in Granite District Boise
county, Idaho Territory which is recorded in Book
Five Of the County Records Of Boise county by w.
Underwood, County Recorder; and IL is expressly
that the interest conveyed is the entire
interest OF the parties Of the second part and to the
Lawyer LEDGE together with the roads leading to the
said LEDGE and those roads in and about the said
ledge; also the mill site upon Hazards Qulch upon
MILL is situated; also the ditch known as I" Frarys"
ditch. extending from Fall creek. in said Granite
District, to the Lawyer mine; together with all and
singular the hereditaments thereto belonging or in
snywise appertaining Public notice is hereby given
that in accordance with the said decree and order of
sale, on
Saturday, the 9th day Of November, A. D. 1878,
at IL O'Clock NJ. will SELL at the Court House door
in Idaho City. Boise county l. T. at public auction
the above described property to the highest bidder
to satisfy said decree and order OF SALE COSTS and
accrning costs. JESS BRADFORD
Idaho City October l6. lS73-w4 Sheriff
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1873-10-23

Two Milesians were standing at the
Paramount water-works in Philadel.
phia, watching the big wheels splash
ing the water in every direction, when
one of them remarked: mike, isn't
this q quare country, where they have
to grind their water before they can
use it!" - M
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1873-10-23

On tombstone at Stenday, Prussia
is inscribed, "She died Of corset"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15
PuncCuality.

How often we have heard business men CEN
sured for dilatoriness in keeping their appoint
ments or for failure in keeping their engage
ments for the delivery of goods, ETC. Tailors,
shoemakers, miiners aod dressmakers, seem
to receive the lion 3 share of this censure; bu.
1t is by no means confined to them, being ap
piicable, more or less, to parties engaged In al
most very branch Of trade.
The lack OF punctua!ity is seemingly one of the
least excusable evils to which humanity is ad-
dicted. 1t is astonishing, after all the expert
ences to which people have been subjected, and
the annoyances which associations, and even
whole communities, have suffered through the
lack Of this one quality, whicn seems so neces-
sary to the smooth running of the machinery of
every day life, that it should receive SO little
attention In daily affairs. Its value cannot be
estimated by single occurrence, or by one day 8
duratioo, but by its constant recogni ion in the
innumerable transactions of a lifetime.
Every man is to some extent dependent on
his neighbor, let his position 10 life be what it
may. 1t will thus be seen how important it is
that his every engagement should be promptly
met, In order that the utmost confidence may
be placed 10 one another. Ga the other hand,
the failure of. or delay in, the performance OF
his duly In this respect, not only possibly picts
injury on those with whom he deals, but also
habit.
Punctuality is of the utmost i'm mportance to
the SUCCESS of every one, and the only reason
for the lack of it In some persons is want of
energy or earnestness. They make rash prom
ises, without due consideration as TO whether
they can fulfill them !; their procFastina ing
spirit makes them late in everything they at
tempt to do. Besides being source of con-
tinual annoyance, such persons seldom rise to
any em,nence 10 life; We lose confidence In
them, and thus the reverse of emlneDce is ger
orally the result in their case. This fact. to-
gether with the record of many distinguished
men who have attributed their chief success lc
the observance of punctua'iry, should be eau.
tion to all to make no promises or engagements
which they have not at least reasonable pro-
spect Of fulfilling. By the observance of this
suggestion they will establish for themselves a
reputation that will be at least pleasant and
cannot but be beneficial. Economist.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15
Poetry.
Sentinel Songs.

BY ''MoINA'-( Father Ryan,
When sinks the soldier brave,
Dead at the feet of wrong,
The poet sings-and guards his grave
With sentinels of song
H.
Go, songs he gives command,
Keep faithful watch and true:
The living and the dead of the conquered
land
Have now no guard save you'll
Ill
And ballads mark We well,
Thrice holy is your trust.
Go out to the fields where warriors fell,
And sentinel their dust.
".
And the songs in stately rhyme,
With softly sounding tread.
March fOrth-to watch to the end of time
Beside the silent dead.
V.
And when the foeman's host,
And hate hath past away,
Our guard of songs shall keep their post
Around our soldiers clay.
VI.
A thousand dawns may glow
A thousand days may wane-
The deathless songs where the dead lie low,
True to the last remain
VII
Yea, true they will not yield
To tyrants or to time.
At every grave and on every field
Where men died death sublime.
VIII.
Lone vigils they viii keep,
Obedient to their bard;
And they will watch when they shall sleep
Our last and only guard
TX.
What though victory say -
"No column shall be built
Above the graves where the men in gray
Lie mouldering in their guilt.
All let the tyrant curse
The dead he tramples down!
Our strong, brave songs in their sweet, sad
verse,
Fear not the tyrants frown.
XII
What though no scuptured shaft
Commentaries our brave?
What though no monument epitaphed
Be built above their grave?
When marble wears away,
And monuments are dust,
The songs that guard our soldiers clay,
Will still fulfill their trust.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

true it is, that there has never been settle
ment SO that true exhibit of the affairs OF the
company could be shown to the corporators.
since the commencement. IF this is true. ii
does seem that there is remissuess somewhere
in the management, as this is a new point of
departure, it would be good time to settle up,
see how We stand with the world, who owes us.
and whom we owe; square off and start fresh,
or wind up as the corporators deem best, and
to that end | would suggest that before taking
so decided step as new purchase, that a
meeting of the corporators be called, and at
least their advice taken. But above all things
let us have settlement. If the accounts are
straight it will not be much trouble, and will
stop the rumor that they are not and if they
are not then by all means let us know it, and
straighten them before they get worse
A CoRpoRAToR.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

A BRAN NEW ILLUsTRATIoN.-The Frank
ford Yeoman tells this suggestive little story
The other day in the house member, while
making brief speech on the question of re-
cess or an adjournment sine die, introduced
a new illustration OF the mistortuoe of overcroD-
log one s self, which is likely to have run else
where than in the members own county. Re
ferriDg to the work of the general assembly on
the revision Of the statues he said: 'Mr.
Speaker; this legislature has not only drawn
LAID off more land than we can cultivate. In
fact, sir, may say zee haze bitten off more than
sce can ch1a1
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15
The Academy as Free School Why
Longer Delay?

The Academy as Free School Why
Longer Delay?
Editor Spectator:
Why do the Academy Trustees
delay considering the proposition of the Free
School Trustees so long, and is it not time this
matter was decided one way or another?
see it is proposed that the Academy be let
to Free School Trustees, Tor five years, on con-
diti' that they make all necessary repairs to
buildings and grounds, and keep them 10 good
repair; that the public free schools shall be
maintained there, according to law, and the
system expanded that possession, after five
years, be given to Trustees of Academy, on II
months notice, and they may reclaim posses
sion any time the Free School Trustees fail to
carry out the provisions of the contract that
the Academy shall be used for the education of
white children only, aud the five children now
educated free, shall continue to be educated.
according to contracts OF Academy, and the
rates of tuition for nonresident children be
fixed to cover only cost Of tuition.
These propositions strike plain people, who
go for the greatest good to the greatest num-
ber, as just and reasonable, and, if accepted
and faithfully carried out, will 60 far towards
giving Mr.. Stuart and the other beouests, for
the education of the children of Staunton. the
direction intended by the generous donors 1t
is to be hoped that these propositions will be
accepted and arrangements, beneficial to all, be
speedily effected. If they cannot be made,
then, let the city at once build suitable school
house and also inaugurate free night schools
for those who can not leave their labors in the
day time. The people will sustaio the Council
heartily in every effort to promote education.
But they can see no use in longer delay in
finding out what the Academy Trustees are go
ing to do. If they are not willing to march
along with the times and determined to keep
the Academy 'cIose corporation" too good
for poor folks, let the people know it and make
other provisions for suitably educating the city
children. We have no time to discuss and ar
que settled question, and want action.
ONE OF THE PEOPLE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15
The First Marriage.

We like short courtshps. and in this Adam
acted like a sensible man. He fell asleep bache-
lor and agoke to find himself married man
He appeared to have popped the question al
most Immediately after to Mile Eve, and she,
without any hrtstion Or shyness, gave him a
kiss and herself. Oftbis first event 10 this world
we have however, our thoughts sometimes 10
poetical mood have wished that We were the
man that did it. But the deed is done. The
chance was Adams and he improved it. We
like the notion of getliog married 10 garden
lr is good TASTE We like private wedding.
Adams was private No envious beaux were
there; no croakIng old maids; no chattering
aunts and grumbliog grandmothers The bird.
# heaven were the ministries, and the glad SKI
flung its light upon the scene. One thing about
the Wedding brings queer thoughts to US, spite
of scriptura truth. Adam and his wife were
very young to be married-two or three day.
old, according to the sagest speculations oi
theoogians- babes-larger, but no older.
without house. without pot or kettle-no-
thing but love and Eden.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15
A Settlement Called For.

Edlf0T SpectGt0T:
The Directors of the Augusta
Comfy Fair have sold out the grounds 10 the
Valley 4, r Company. for $4,000. Would
it not be good time for settling up of the
affairs of the Corporation SO that the corpora
tors NAV know what money has been paid in,
what paid out, and for what-who is behind,
and why9 I understand, l do not know how
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

The head of the New York Sun is generally
level and was never more so than when it emit
ted the following brief but correct observation
''If the Credit Mobiliers had not lied SO stoutly
in September, could Grant have been elected
10 November? Yes, for his election fraud ma
chinery was strong enough to nulify any ma
jority that the people might have given against
him -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

Never lose an opportunity of seeing any
thiug beautiful Beauty is Gods hand writing
a wayside sacrament: we welcomed it in every fair
face, every fair sky every fair 'wer, aod thank
him for the fountain OF lovtliuess, and drink it
In SIMPLY and earnestly, with our eyes; it is q
charmed draught cup Of blessing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

From the Secretary's report of the New York
State Inebriate Asylum, dating from October
lst, 1871, to October lst, 1872, we learn the
occupation of the patients, and find that mer-
chants stand first in the list in point Of num-
bers (5S). clerks next (35), no occupation next
(2S), then lawyers M, bookkeepers (lO), and
undertakers-oply one The last item is sufi-
GENTLY suggestive, without comment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

The Appropriation made by the General AS
semby for The fiscal year Of 1872 70 aggregate
81, l,1l9,ll7.07-exclusive Of the appropriation
for the payment of interest On the public debt
of the State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

The Conservatives in Virginia can only hope
to succeed in the next State election. by entire
union and harmony among themselves and an
issue between Conservative and Radical politi-
cal principles. Ii they permit their adversaIies
to introduce into their ranks other issues, about
which their best men may differ, they will be
divided and defeated.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15

The usury laws were framed to prevent ex-
travagant rates for the use of money, how vain
ly the current experience of Wall street shows.
They tend to protect the rich man against be-
ing made TO pay more than seven per cent for
the money he needs in extending his business.
But the poor wretch who has to pledge his
Sunday suit to get meat for bis Sunday dinner
must pay the pawnbroker twenty-five per cent.
The jewel of consistency is very black dia-
mond In this case