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The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1874-12-12
The Faithful Boy.


Gerhardt was German Shepherd
boy; and noble boy he was, too, al
though he was very, very poor. One
day as he was watching his flock, which
was feeding in a valley on the borders
of the forest, hunter came out of the
wood, and asked:
GLOW far is it to the nearest VIII
lage?"
"Six miles, SIR" replied the boy,
"but the road Is only sheep track, and
very easily missed"
The hunter glanced at the crooked
track. and then said:
"1My lad, l am hungry, tired, and
thirsty. have lost my companions,
and missed my way. Leave your sheep
and show me the road. will pay you
WE'LL"
81 canuo leave my sheep, sir" re-
piled the boy. "They would stray in
to the forest, and be eaten by the wolves,
or stolen by the robbers"
swell, what Of that?" replied the
hunter. ''They are not your sheep.
The loss of one or more wouldn't be
much to your master, aud I'll give you
more money than you ever earned in a
whole ) ear"
"Icannot go, sir" rejoined Gerhardt,
very firmly, "my master pays me for
my time, ard he thru-ts Inc with his
sheep. If were 10 sell my time, which
does OF belong to me, and the sheep
should get lost, it would be just the
same as II stole Them
"Well," said the hunter, "will you
trust your sheep with me while you go
to the village and get some food and
dlink and a guide? will take care Of
them for YOU" The boy shook his
head. "The sheep do not know your
voice, and" here Gerhardt stopped
speaking.
"Sir," said the hey, slowly, "you
tried to make me false to my trust, and
wanted me to break my trust to my
master. How do know you would
keep your word to me?"
The hunter laughed; but he felt that
the boy had fairly silenced him. He
said: VI see. my lad, that you are
good, faithful boy. will not forget
you. Show me the road, and l will fol-
low it myself"
Gerhardt now offered the humble
contents of his wallet to the hungry
man, who, coarse as they were, ate
them gladly. Presently his attendants
came up, and then Gerhardt, tohis sur
prise, found that the hunter was the
Grand Duke, who owned all the coun'
try round. The Duke was so pleased
with the boys honesty, that he sent
for him shortly after, and had him edu-
Gated. In after years Gerhardt became
a very rich and powerful man, and he
remained honest and true to his dying
day.
Honesty, truth aud fidelity are preci-
ous jewels in the character of child.
When they spring from piety they are
pure diamonds and make their possessor
very beautiful, very happy, very hon
orable, and very useful. May you young
readers, wear them as Gerhardt did!
Then one greater than Duke will be-
friend you, for the Great King will ad-
opt you as His children, and you will
become princes and prlncesses royal
IN the Kingdom of God.-N. Y. Obser-
YER.
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While manipulating the windlass
of'a well, the other night, party who
had been laying in stock of whlskey
before it was all seized by thr police, let
the handle slip when the bucket was
half way up, and naturally enough re-
ceived n chuck under che chin that
Knocked him over a neighboring fence.
''Sold again." he muttered a. he climb
ed to his feet, ''might anode-hlc bet.
ter than tO-hic-gO fO0Iin' roun' so
much water. Betcher boots I'll stick &
whiskey after this"
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AN insane stage driver arrested at

An insane stage driver arrested at
Portland, the other day, created quitea
sensation in church on Sunday by rising
at the end of the discourse and saying
"INr. Preacher, want you to under
stand that have gotta horse that will
trot in two minutes" The services In
that church were closed Immediately.
"A Boston correspondent of the wo-
mans Journal reports that there is In
Berlin ga woman whom 1t Is an hunor
to know. She keeps wood yard, per.
haps the only woman in the world who
sells cord wood. She Is very much of
lady, and has paid her husbands
debts and brought up three children
WELL"
An Iowa school-teacher has been
discharged for the offence of kissing q
female assistance. Whereupon local
paper inquiries "what inducement there
is for sny person to exile himself to tho
country districts OF Iowa, to direct tho
young idea in its musket practice II he
Is to be denied the ordinary luxuries of
every day life?"
There are more kid gloves sold In
New York than any other city in the
world, gloves 10 the value OF $40, 1900.
600 being annually bought by dealers
in that city.
Subscribe I or the advocate, 81 90
year In advance.
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HNllE People of Lehight IN and viciu-
- ity all unite in testifyirg that at A.
j, DURLlNG'S Drug and Family Med
iclne Store, PURE, FRESH and UNADUL.
TEkArED MEDICINES can always be
found. nave
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NENTRAL II. II. OF N. j.
" LEIllGu & SUSQUEHANNA DIVISION.

Time Table of Dec. 7, 1874:
Trains leave Lehishton as follows:
For New York, Philadelphia, Easton, &C., a, 7.37,
IL O7 a. M, 2 q, 4 Al pm.
For Mauch Chnnk at l0.l5 a. m, IA, 5.3S, and
Dos p. IN.
For Wilkes Barre and Scranton at 1015 a. M, LA
5.38 p. III,
Retu,ning-Leave New York, from station Cen.
tral Railroad OF New Jersey, foot of Liberty
street, North River, at5.l5, 900 a. M, 12.4J,
400 n. m.
Leave philadelphia, from Depot North Penn'a
Il. H.. at ZOO, 0 As a. mo- 2l0, 10 p. m.
Leave Easton at $50, HAS a. m, 3.55 and
715 p IN.
Leave Mauch Chunk at $780, IL on a. M, 20 and
4.40 p. IN.
Fo: further particulars, see Time Tables at the
Stations
II.p. BALDWIN, Gen. Passenger agent.
July 4, 1874.
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Railroad Guide.
NORTH PENNA.RAlLROAD.

Re etutning. leave depot at Berks and American
Street, phia., at 90, $50 and 9.45 a. M; 2 10
$50 and b.i5 p. IN.
Fare from lehish,on to Philadelphia, S2.55.
L eh.l 1874. ELLIS CLALKK, Agent
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-08-13

j y
Last week mention was made of the stagna-
ton in the iron business, and that it was
thought that many Of the large mills in Penn
sylvania would remain closed through the win
ter. Later advices from Pittsburg, however,
state that the great majority of the iron men,
seem more hopeful, and are building themselves
up on the expectation that after this month a
perceptible improvement will be manifested
The american Iron and Steel Bulletin says that
the trade is undoubtedly looking up, and that
the worst is over, but thinks it would be well
not to augur immediate prosperity from the
hopeful signs Of the past two weeks. A gener-
al revival Of business, is not looked for by the
Bulletin before September. A prominent iron
manufactures, in recent letter, says that SO
far as his experience of the present aspect
Of affairs go, some certain grades Of pig
iron are undoubtedly more in demand, and
that in some instances, prices have advanced
one or two dollars. In Rittsburg, the prices
have advanced only two-tenths Of a cent.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-08-13
Presidential Canvass.

Hon. Fernando Wood, of New York, is re-
ported as saying few days since, in reply to
Il question about Gen. Grant being the nominee
of the Democratic party for the presidency
s.Ihe Democratic party will never go outside
again for a Presidential candidate. It will run
a dog before it will run General Grant, Now,
that the great M,gul of the Democratic party,
in the North has spoken. the smaller ones
north and south should stop the discussion.
Fernando, says that the party will run a dog in
preference to Grant. As to President Grants
being candidate for reelection, he has not
indicated his wishes or intentions to any one,
and should not be held responsible for che ip-
Sc dixts of others. If the Republican party
should select him as their candidate and he
accepts, it would not be in contravention OF the
constitution. Washington and Jefferson were
urged to run for the third term, but they declin-
ed, not because there was anything in the con-
stitution forbidding it, but for other reasons
Gen. Grant, if nominated, may accept as a
TRUE patriot, which he is, and serve his country
again for his country's cause. The people will
decide.
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ess had better take care Of that young one, -
WAS the modest remark Of Jack Evans, Of the
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad, as
he handed the child he had saved back to its
mother, and mounted his engine to move ahead.
Jack saw the child toddling on the track just
ahead Of his train. and comprehended Instantly
that it was too late to stop the engine before
he reached it. He reversed his engine. ran out
on the guard as nimble as a cat, caught it in
his arms. and threw himself sidewfse from the
track. The pilot struck him and whirled him
twelve or fifteen feet down the bank, hruisine
him considerably but he saved the baby's life
and handed it back to its mother with that
careless remark, all unconscious that he was
hero.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-08-13

According to official reports made to the T.
nited States Land Office at Washington, D. c.,
there are five hundred and thirteen square miles
Of coal land in eleven States and Territories,
has $4,000, Iowa and Missouri each $4,000, Tex
as 10000, and Dakota 100000. Efforts have
been made to work these mines, and whenever
transportation is available by rail or river, the
coal is shipped to market. Wood is SO scarce
in the prairie regions, that these coal mines fur
nish exactly the fuel required for railway loco
motives and industrial works and steamboats,.
In Missouri great progress has been made in
manufactures by the aid Of coal thus mined, and
under the same impulse, industrial establish
ments have been multiplied i'll Kansas, Iowa,
Minnesota and Texas. Coal is also mined in
considerable quantities in Wyoming, Colorado,
Utah and California. But the present produc-
ton is comparatively small when regarded with
reference to the vast Of territory and Of the
Collaborating surface.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-08-13

Hawsville, KY, has given birth to an examp-
lie of infantile depravity which ought to astonish
the world, and give the believers in total depra-
witty doctrine 1ifeiDto notice. Eight church
going witnesses aver that a child was born, liv-
ed an hour, uttered startling prophecy and
died. The babe is said to have said that, ssFor
three years neither Cannelton, Hawesville nor
Tell City would be. watered by the clouds Of
heaven" That was its message, and having
delivered it, it died. The eight ear witnesses
of the prophecy told it to the people, and the
people were sorely troubled thereat. The next
day heavy rains came in the usual way. but
that baby has not lived in vain. It proved de-
pravity. 1t is painful to think what an amaz-
ing liar it would have made if it had lived
Either that or the odium,of pious classifying falls
upon the eight witnesses. There is remarka-
bly, stupid lie out, somewhere.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-08-13

AT the review Of the 9Th Maryland regiment
at Long Branch on Thursday the President,
Governor Parker, Of New Jersey, and ntl-
merous staff OF snb-chiefs, in gold lace and ep-
where the. band of the hotel plays in the after
noon; and under the pressure Of SO many
heavy weights the flooring gave way two or
three feet. Instantly rallying from this abrupt
descent, Governor Parker observed: II hope
Mr.. President, this is your platform that has
broken down, and not mine.'' The President,
holding on to the railing with both hands, at
ter his sudden let down, replied that 'sAny
platforny Governor, that you and ATTEMPTED
to stand on together would certainly break
down. It was considered a good shot for the
President ~ ash. C7sron.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-08-13
4 SSEGNEEsS SALE
u Of Valuable Real Estate.

AS Assignee of the estate OF John Bowman,
Bankrupt, and in pursuance of decree of the Dis
trct Court of the United States forthe Western Dis
trct OF Virginia. rendered on the 18th day of August,
1874, offer at Public Sale, the premises tract of
land belonging to the estate of said John Bowman,
situated in the County OF Rockingham, about two
miles from Cttobine. The tract contains about for
ty three acres, and all but nine ten are
cleared. The land lies WELL and contains some beau
tiful and fertile meadows There is small weather
boarded house upon it, large, good barn. a spring
house and other necessary out buildings, with fine
spring in the yard. There is also upon the land
thrifty orchard OF apples, peaches, SC, which has
just commenced.bearing, making this farm altogeth-
er complete little home.
TERMS :-One-fourth cash, and the balance a
credit OF six twelve, and eighteen months, the
chaser giving bond with ample security for the de-
ferred payments, and the title to be retained by me
until the whole OF the purchase money shall have
been yaid. F. A. BERLIN,
Aug -. st Assignee.
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Valley sC,ny sution.

ia T. s. e
The time is fast approaching, when delegates
should be appointed to attend a Convention in
this city, Sept 9Th, to take into consideration,
Valley interests. 1t is generally known that
the primary object of that Convention will be
to give expression to tie sentiment Of Che Val
ley counties on the question of the. extension
OF the Valley Railroad to the Tennessee line.
We have discussed this matter heretofore, and
our purpose now is to remind our people that
early action ought to be had in reference to an
authorized representation in the Convention
We suggest, to that end, that the citizens OF
Augusta hold meeting at August Court, and
appoint such a number of intelligent delegates
as may be thought proper to represent the
county. We hope the matter will be taken
hold Of by OH public spirited citizens, and full
representation secured.
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AhSIGNEES SALE
OF
RE Al Est ATE,

As Assignee Of the Estate OF Thomas Heyden,
Bankrupt, and in pursuance of decree of the Dis
trict Court of the United States, for the Western
District of Va rendered the day of July, 1874
I Will on
FRIDAY, the 28th day of AUGUST, 1874
offer at public sale, the premises, tract of land
belonging to the estate OF said Thomas Heyden sit
nated in the county of Augusta, about four miles
northwest from Stanton
TERMS -One-fourth cash, and the balance on a
credit of, twelve, and eighteen months, with interest
on deferred instaments from date of SALE the pur-
chaser to give bond with good security and title
tanned as ultimate security, till all the bonds have
been paid ROBT. CRAIG.
Aug. ID. st. -. r. Assignee.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE UNITED States,
for the Western District of Virginia
VIM. G. Morgan, surviving partner of Morgan.
Buck s. Co.,, citizen of the State of Pennsylvania,
Compartments.
Against, + IN EQUITY.
S. z. AIlebaugh, Administrator of A. G. Bryan,
ceased and James Kenney, Trustee, and others, Re-
spondents.
EXTRACT FROM DECREE OF AUGUST 4TH 1874.
"Ordered that VIM J. Points, proceed to take the
following accounts.
1st All the liens on the real estate of &C. Bryan,
deceased. : 3a7a i4~
ID. Their priority to be shown in taking said ac-
count fiS
3rd. The real estate of the late A. G. Bryan, first
liable for plaintiffs debt and in whose possession,
and under what claim ri
18th. How much land will be necessary to- be sold to
meet plaintiffs debt (as' near may De)
. 9Th The amount of plaintiffs debt and interest.
9Th. Any other fact deemed important by the Com
missioner, or any party tosthe suit
Reasonable notice of taking this account shall be
given in the Valley Virginian. published at Staun-
ton in lieu OF personal service.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-08-13

LYNCH LAw.-One of the beauties of lynch
law is shown by an incident which recently
happened in Kansas. A mob went to
the house OF man who they supposed had sto-
len horse, and, dragging him from his bed,
hung him to tree, and then shot twenty-five
bullets into him. The next morning they found
they had got the wrong man this one being a
Woodworking laborer, with three children) and
that the right man lived just the next door,
'sThe laws delay" may sometimes be very
vexatious, and its judgements not always in ac-
cordance with justice. 1t would be far prefer
able, however, that ten guilty persons should
escape it's punishments thanone innocent per-
sou should suffer the crime OF anothe.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-08-13

IMPORTANT ORDER.-The Commissioner OF
Internal Revenue has issued the following cir
cular:
The attention of this Office having been call
ed to the fact that in some instances it has been
the practice Of supervisors and collectors to en-
ploy and pay as clerks their wives and DEEPEN
dent minor children, thereby virtually increas-
ing their own compensation to an amount
greater than that provided by law, therefore
the officers above mentioned are hereby notified
that from and after this date, August LIST, the
practice referred to will not be permitted by
this department..
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-08-13

Az English paper says, many of the diseas-
es Of the horses eyes are occasioned through
injury from the use Of blinkers or blinds on
the brides of horses. In the United States
they have been partially abolished by the more
practical men, and what are called open bri-
dies, that is, brides without blinkers, are sub
stituted. The horse soon becomes accustomed
to them and is not thereafter so easily fright
ened, because he sees perfectly, and not only
what is before him, but also what is beside and
even with him.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-08-13

A BEAUTIFUL PRAYER.-A poor Irish wo-
man asked wealthy lady, the owner Of a
beautiful flower garden in Detroit, for a flower
or two to put On the coffin Of her dead child
The good lady invited her to be seated, and
very shortly brought a magnificent cross and
wreath. The afflicted one was overcome, and
as soon as she was able to express herself she
said most fervently, May our blessed Redeemer
meet you at the gates Of heaven with a crown
of flowers more beautiful than these''-a most
touching prayer, in which many will join the
afflicted mother.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-08-13
NesO Advertisements.
DRoPosALs TO CONTRACTORS!
II OEEICE CITY EArf,IAtJ

DRoPosALE TO CONTRACTORS!
Il OFFICE CITY ENGINEER,
Staunton- Va, August 18th, 1874 !.
Bids will be received at the Office of the City En-
gineer, FRIDAY, August 18th. 1874 either for the
material necessary for the following work, viz
Twelve Thousand feet street Improvement or the
material being furnished for putting it down, or
furnishing both material and labor to complete the
Plans aud specifications can be seen at the office of
the Engineer or had ON application
1870 LINEAL FEET CURLING,
IS CORNER STONES
147s SQUARE FEET FLAGGING,
1914 SQUARE YARDS BRICK PAVEMENT,
which will take 61,560 Brick
1861 Macadamzing, taking $40 cubic yards ballast
lib square yards Gutter
sol cubic yards Of Sand-
The Engineer reserves the right to reject anv and
all bids.
aug 10 DONALD ALLEN. city Engineer.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-08-13

ENGLISH CAPITAL IN THE SOUTH. Among
the indications Of English capital seeking, in
vestment in the South is the recent purchase
by a London company OF the Knoxville and
Ohio railroad for million of dollars. This
road was commenced previous to the war, but
the funds of those who started the enterprise
gave out, and in its uncompleted state it has
never returned any money to them. The En-
glishmen propose to carry it through to Cincin-
Of the most important lines in the Southwest
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-08-13

It is curious fact that in the election for del
egates to Congress from Utah, not long since,
all the Mormon women united in voting for the
tri-wived Cannon. They don't appear to be
as much opposed to the peculiar institution as
was supposed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-08-13

from Alexandria, Va, was captured on the 9TH
in West Philadelphia while attempting to rob
dwelling. The officers secured him after a
struggle. It is supposed that he is one of
the prisoners recently escaped from Lancaster
Tni1
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-08-13

GERMAN IMMIGRATIoN.-The number of
Germans who arrived in New York in the
month OF July, this year, was 4, 1872, against
8.0lS in the same month Of 1873, thus giving
falling off this year Of $3.50. The total num-
the same time last year, showinga falling off
Of 80, O9l.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-08-13

Rev. Joel Hubbard, of Halifax county,a Bap-
list minister has been preaching since ls15,and
is 80 years of age. He attended the meeting of
the Appomattox Association last month. His
preaching is impressive, voice strong, and ar
ticulati0n distinct.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-08-13

1t is announced that the Vendome Column,
in Paris, pulled down by the Communists, will
be completed by September. 1t has been de-
cided not to crown it with the statue of Ma
poleon. The New York Herald says: The abb
sence OF the great Emperor from the monu-
ment, which is nothing if not tribute to his
glory, will be more conspicuous than the resto-
ration would have been.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-08-13

The Governor, yesterday, refused to pardon
G. P. Lively of Allegheny county, sentenced
December, 1873, by Judge Mclaughlin, to inn
prisonment in the Penitentiary for one year,
for malicious cutting. Application was made
to Gov. Walker for pardon, and the sentence
was commuted to Imprisonment in the county
jail for one year. Application to Gov. Kemp
er for pardon, was renewed and refused
Whig.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-08-13

Police officers are now busily engaged in
searching houses in the city of Philadelphia to
ascertain if Charlie Ross is concealed in the
city, as large number of persons suppose
probable. There are no new developments
and the detectives appear to be nonplussed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-08-13

Gov. Kemper, in compliance with an act of
the Legislature, has coded to the United
States the requisite amount of lands nee
essary tor the site of new light house at Toos'
marsh, near the mouth Of York river, for which
Congress made all appropriation last session of
$150,O0O.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-08-13

General Hancock objects to being thrust upon
the public attention as 2 presidential candidate
two years in advance. He has requesteda Penn-
sylvania paper osay in his behalf, that be is not
seeking the democratic nomination in 1876, as
reported. has never yet sought any political
Office Whatever, and never intends to.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-08-13

MURDER. Wesley Diggs, a colored man Of
Nelson county, killed his wife two weeks ago.
After accomplishing his object he carried the
body to road near by, and left it.. He was
arrested and is now in jail. It is said that the
feeling among his color was very strong for
lynching.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-08-13

LOYAL CLAIMANTs.-The Treasury De-
partment since the adjournment OF Congress,
has paid out $3.50, 900 on the claims OF Southern
residents before the Southern Claims Commits
sion. The Commission awarded over $1,000.
900 en- the claims but Congress appropriated
onlp 1868. 7GS. 50.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-08-13

APpOINTMENTs.-Th President has appoin-
ttsl John G. Kegley Collector of Internal Rev
ca'le for the eighth District of Virginia, and
: E-nja;nin Fl. Franklin. Collector of Internal
Il s'r:';lc, for the first district Of North Caro-
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