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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1874-03-11
JOKE ON THE 1IGnTNINe ROD MAN.


Max Adeler tells this story in the
Philadelphia Saturday Post
Up in Dlossburg the other day a
lightning rod man drove up in front of
a handsome edifice standing in the
midst Of trees and shrubs to Mr.. Sum
mers, who was sitting on the steps in
front, He accosted Summers as the
owner of the residence, aud said
II see 70 have 10 Lightning rods on.
this house."
"No," said Summers.
care you going to put any on?"
"Well, | hadn't thought of it," re-
piled Summers.
"You ought to. A tall building
like this is very much exposed. Ia
like to run you up one oS my rods ;
twisted steel, glass Tenders, nickel plat
ed tips-everything complete. May 1
put one up to show you? I'll DO the
job cleab." sse-'ts hs. sr-
Certainly you may if you want TO-.
| haven't the slightest objection" said
Summers.
During the next halfhour the man
had his ladders up and at the end of
that time the job was compiled. He
called Summers out into the yard to
admire it. He said to Summers
"Now that is all well enough, but,
if it was my house, I'd have another
rod puto onsthe other side. There 8
nothing like being protected thorough
ly."
That's true" said Summers; "it
would be better"
"Pll put up another, shall II" asked
the man.
"Why, of course, if you think it's
best,' said Summers.
Accordingly the man went to work
again, and soon had the rod in its
place. tlEsW so 81 tE. &
Chats frst,rate, job" he said to
Summers, as they both stood leyeing it.
81 like such man as you aIe-big-
hearted, liberal, not afraid to put a
dollar down for a good thing, There's
some pleasure in dcalin' with you. l
like you so much that I'd put couple
more rods on that house, one on the
north and one on the south, for almost
nothin'." 1uf f" HN p.
ut would make things safer, sup.
pose," said Summers.
certainly it would. I'd better do
it, hadn't I-hey?"
Just as you think proper" said
Summers. .
So the man ran up two more rods,
and then came down and said to Sum-
mers, There, that's done. Now let's
settle up"
"Do what?"
"Why, the jobs finished, and now
I'll take my money
"You don't expect me to pay you, !
hope ?"
"Of course 1 do. Didn't you tell
me to put those rods on your house o.
"My house?" shouted Summers.
Thunder and lightning, l never or.
dered you to put those rods up, 1t
would have heon ridiculous. Why,
man, this is the court house, and I'm
here waiting for the court to assemble.
Pm on the jury. You seemed to be
anxious TO rush out your rods, and as
it was none of my business, l let you
go on. Pay for it? Come, now, that's
pretty good" 10
The BIossburg people say that the
manner in which the lightning rod
man tore around town and swore was
J fearful. But when he got his rods of
the court house he left permanently
He don't fancy the place.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1874-03-11
TioHesta House.

n T. LATIMER Lessee, Elm st. Tio-
W. nesta. Pa, at the mouth of the creek,
Mr.. l.. has thoroughly renovated the
.Tionesta House, and re-hrnished it COM
eletely. All who patronize him will be
we'll entertained at reasonable rates. SLY
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1874-03-11
FORREST HOUSE,

n BLACK PROPRIETOR. Opposite
~. Court House, Tionesta, Pa. Just
opened. Everything new and clean and
fresh. The best of liquors kept constantly
on hand. A portion of the public patron
ago is respectfully solicited. 4-I7-lv
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1874-03-11
National Hotel,

TTDIoUTE, PA, BENZ. Elliott, proprie-
i tor. This house has been newly furn-
ished and Is kept in good style Guests
will be made comfortable here at reasona-
bio rates. Oily.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1874-03-11

A great deal of the present misery
of the Jews ia Jerusalem is directly
traced to the misplaced, i'll advised
generosity Of the European Jews, who
think they are discharging religious
duty, rs well as performing charila-
bic at, by sending them money.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1874-03-11
I. H. Heivly,
Lawrence House,

vTNIoNEsTA, PA, q. q. BUTTER
i FIELD, PROPRIETOR. This house
is centrally located. Everything new and
well furnished Superior accommoda-
lions and strict attention givon TO guests.
Vegetables and Fruits of all kinds served
IN their season. Sample room for Com
nasrcial Agents. 7l Ftfflf
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1874-03-11
IN HIS STORE WILL BE FOUND

A full assortment of Medicines, Liquors
Tobacco, Cigars, Stationery, Glass, Paints,
Oils Cutlery, all of the best quality, and
will be sold at reasonable rates.
DIR. CHAS. o. DAY, an experienced
Physician and Druggist from New y ork,
has charge of tho Store. All prescriptions
put up accurately.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1874-03-11
DR.. ]. L. Acomb,

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, who has
L had fifteen years experienced in a large
and successful practice, will attend all
Professional Calls. Office in his Drug and
Grocery store, located in Tidioute, near
Tidioutc House.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-06-09
A Girls knowledge.

A little girl had seen her brother play
ing with his burning-glass, and had heard
him talk about the "focus" Not know
ing what the word focus" meant, she
consulted the dictionary, and found that
the focus was "the place where the rays
meet" At dinner, when the family were
assembled, she announced cas- grand as
could be-" that she knew the meaning Of
one hard word. Her father asked her
what it was. She said it was the word
"focus.'
"Well, Mary" said he, "what does it
mean?'
"Why," she replied, I" it means a place
where they raise calves"
This, of course, raised great laugh
But she stuck to her point, and produced
her dictionary to prove that she was right.
"There p' said she, triumphantly !:
"'Focus'-a place where the rays meet
Calves are meat, and if they raise meat
they raise calves. And so l am right,
amt !, father?"
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-06-09
A DannseI.

One midsummer day, when Holus slept
and the thermometer stood in the nineties,
a lady entered store not thousand miles
of, and inquired for parasols. The oblig-
ing proprietor spread out before her sam
pies of large and varied stock. "Have
you any of this shade of a size larger %
said the lady. The size larger was pro-
duced. "I think on the whole prefer the
size smaller" The size smaller was pre-
sented. "Have you any of this size
lighter shade of blue P' The required
shade was brought out. " Haven't you
any of this kind with crooked handle ?''
The shade with the crooked handle ap-
peared. "Have you any with the crooked
handle not quite so heavy ?" said the lady,
and SO continued her inquiries for every
conceivable size, shade, and weight possi-
BILE in the line of parasols. After nearly
on hour had been thus consumed the fair
shopper gathered up her handkerchief and
gloves and moved for the door. "Can't
sell you parasol ?'' inquired the exhausted
proprietor. ooh dear, no." replied the
lady, was merely inquiring the prices.
am going into mourning and have one for
sale
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-06-09

GB- A young lady in San Jose, Cal,
about month ago secretly married the
man of her choice, and then went right
along attending to her business as if no
thing had happened. But the other day
the happy couple concluded to publish
their marriage in the local paper, and the
old man saw it. Showing the notice to his
daughter he sternly demanded, "What
does this mean is II IA joke, Maria Jane, or
is it realitys' The daughter raised her
head, her face suffused with blushes, and
answered, "Yes, father, it is q jolre--on
you ~ The old man weakened.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-06-09

tB- Robert Leighton, Bishop of Dunn
blame, was once wooed by maiden. The
would-be Mrs. Leighton was spinister of
mature age, who called to tell the bishop
she had received revelation from heaven
that he was to become her husband. The
prelate, though somewhat startled, was
equal to the emergency. He assured his
visitor that such an intimation was not to
be despised but as yet, the designs of
heaven were but imperfectly explained,
seeing they had only been revealed to one
of the parties. He would wait to see if a
similar communication were vouchsafed to
himself, and whenever that happened,
would be sure to let her know.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-06-09

rB- Abiding to the fact that three
steamers have been fatally weakened by
additions to their length, the Christian Reg
ister says =" Many fine sermons have
been ruined in the same way"
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-06-09

GB- One day DR.. Whately was walking
with young officer of artillery who was
allied to him in blood, when the latter pro-
pounded the following riddle "What is
the difference between a donkey and an
archbishop" Whately gave it up, and re-
ceived the following reply "The one car
ries his cross behind and the other before, +"
referring to the marks of the cross on the
back of the domestic ass and on the apron
of an archbishop Very good, indeed"
laughed Whately "and now can you tell
me the difference between donkey and
captain of artillery?" "No, indeed, l can
not" replied the officer. "There is none
whatever" rejoined the archbishop.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-06-09

0g- A firm in Pittsburg, dealing largely
in photographs, lately received a letter
from a correspondent in an adjoining
county, with the following singular re-
quest "Mr.--, living here, wants a
picture of his wife. She has been dead
forty-four years, was medium-sized wo-
man, light sandy complexion, hair little
on the dark sandy order, blue eyes, weight
14O pounds, red cheeks, and thirty-fve
years old when she died. Enclosed find
fifty cents for the picture" This bona
fide request was complied with. A picture
was selected from large assortment in
stock as near the description as possible,
and forwarded on. Singularly enough it
proved entirely satisfactory.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-07-28
Fighting In Cuba.

HAVANA, July s7.-A fight recently
took place between some troops and q
band OF insurgents numbering from so TO
100. The latter stood their ground well,
but were finally compelled 10 disperse,
with the loss Of s killed and many
wounded. A few days afterwsrd the In.
surgents attacked Bsire. The spaniards
surprised the band Of Silvero Pfodo, and
several were killed and 70 captured.
Among the prisoners is a son OF Prodo.
Minor skirmishes are reported in the San.
tiago district, in which 10 armed men
have been raiding and robbiDg dwellings
and plantations.
The Captain. General has decreed The
removal OF the House Of Correction to the
Isle Of Pines.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-07-28

Ho FOR Fish CREEK. - Yesterday
morning psrty Of about fifteen or six.
teen nsilers started from Bsnwood on the
1850 train for Fish Creek, where they
intend staying for week or two, fishing,
hunting and amusing themselves the best
they can. They took along with them
plenty Of groceries, jug oil mOlasses,
cooking utensils and a home. made stove;
also PeabOdy's String Band, to cheer
them on their way. There were Ed Fitz.
patrick, the man what blows that "whis.
tie" Henry Fishey, the Benwood dry
goods merchant John Sinclaire, the drug
man; Jimmy Taylor, Joe Taylor, Sam
Simmons, the comic man; Rush Peabody,
the hunter, and Ed Felvy, with his arms
full Of Bologna sausauge." Also, John
Hover, from Bellaire, Joined them. A
great many people csme up to the station
20 see them of. We hope they will have
a good time, and also have good weather
for their sporting. U.'..
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-07-28
WASHINGTON.

NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE NEW FIVE PEI
CENT LOAN.
WASHINGTON, July 27.-The negotis-
tions for the new five per cent loan will
probably be concluded very soon. The
Secretary Of the Treasury is quite con.
tident Of the result of disposing Of the en-.
tire balance Of the five per cent bonds.
THE TREATY WITH PERU.
The President has issued his proclsma.
lion ratiiying the Extradition Treaty
with Peru. Also the Treaty Of Friend
ship, Commerce, and Navigation with
the same point.
TRADE MARK DECLARATION CONCLUDED.
A ratified declaration respecting trade
marks has been concluded with Prussia,
Six hundred and fiity.nine thousand
seven hundred and fifty dollars in Ms
tional Bank notes was received at the
Treasury Department TO day for redemp.
ton, making $S505,s02 received since
the organization Of the Bureau.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-07-28

SPRINdFRBD, MASS, July 27.-Thc
constables seized about $500 worth Of
liquor in Westfield, Saturday. While be-
Ing conveyed here three men in the en-
ploy Of the owner captured It, but their
horse giving out they were obliged to
abandon the property and Il was again
seized by the constables, but its removal
from Westfeld was prevented by mob
OF about one hundred persons, some arm.
cd, who agreed, however, that the liquor
should remain in the custody Of the off,
GERS. During Saturday night the liquor
was stolen and carried into Connecticut,
The whole affair causes great excitement
In Westfeld.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-07-28

AGUE CoNQUERoR; No QUGNME, NO
ARSENIC, NO PoIsoNs.-This Is strong
language, us Physicians and Chemists
have for years tried TO compound a pre-.
paration that would entirely cure FEVER
AND AGUE without the use Of strong medi.
cines such as Quinine, Arsenic and other
polsons Injurious to the system. There Is
no case Of Fever and Ague, Intermittent
or Bilious Fevers, Congestive Chills,
Night Sweats, Liver Complaints, &C., that
this remedy will not cure at once and per.
maneDtly. 1t punfes the Blood, Liver,
Spleen, and all secretory organs so eff
iectually that the Chills will not return
during the season, even when persons
have had them for years. Sold by all the
druggists in Wheeling, Bridgeport and
Martins Ferry. eod-SY
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-07-28
Terrific Storm.

SARNIA, ONT, July ga terrific
thunder storm passed over this place Sun
day morning, lasting from one till three
o'clock. A number oil houses and barns
were struck by lightning. The Presby-
terrain Church was also struck and badly
damaged. The streets were flooded with
water and many sidewalks were carried
away. The reports from various places
In this section indicate that the storm was
Of a most severe character, and the loss OF
property very hesYy.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-07-28

AsURrRlsE.-AbOut twenty couple Of
young people assembled at the residence
Of B. F. McMeChen, ESQ, on Ohio street,
Island, last evening, and engaged in the
"mazy" until late hour. The occasion
was q surprise to mine host, and was got,
ten up by the friends Of his daughter, Miss
May. 1t was nearly 12 o'clock when the
compsn1partCok Of Refreshments at Fal.
loure's dining room. The music was
furnished by Rgby. Mr.. McMechen will
tomorrow remove to his farm near Ben
wood.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-07-28

A NEW COMEr-A gentleman return.
ed home from the Lodge about Q p. N.
recently and called his spouse's attention
to the TACT that he had discovered another
comet, visible just over the caves Of his
opposite neighbours house. Madame
vouchsated a contemptuous glance in the
direction indicated, and saw the glazing
eye and the moon.illuminated tail OF a
proWling tom.cat. "Ah, John" she muir.
INJURED, land has it come to this2 To
bed with you, at once, sir !"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-07-28

PIANOS AND ORGANS - ExTRAoRDI'
NARY INDUCEMENTS THIS WERK.-Un.
I'll the close Of the present week Mr.,
William Il. Sheib, No. lila Main street
continues to offer bis present stock al
cost. Persons DESTROYS Of saving 80 TO 90
per cent in the purchase OF musical
goods have this last opportunity, as the
goods unsold will be withdrawn from
sale at these rates August lst, owing &c
the opening Of Mr.. Sheib's new whole
sale. store, No. 70 Fifth avenue, Pitts
burgh, OF that date.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-07-28

POLICE COURT.-Four cases were ex.
amined at the police court yesterday
morning, viz:
Geo. L. Francis, tumult and disorder, g.
and costs.
Frank Waltz. same, $40 and costs.
Committed.
"Gaimey" McCandry, destroying prop
erty, $2and costs.
A rule issued against Thos. Cocayne
as an absent witness, was dismissed at hic
costs.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-07-28

NEW SPRING AND SUMNER GooDs.-
Q. Hess, northwest corner of Main and
Quincy streets, has just received full lines
OF Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings, &c, Of the
latest styles and best makes, and adapted
TO the season and this market. Large
stock Of Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods
always in store. All the clothing manu-
featured at this establishment warranted
to give satisfaction. Prices as reasonable
as any frst-class house in the city. Call
and examine goods and compare prices.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-07-28

AT Henry Jacobs cheap counter you
can find Linen Handkerchiels for &c,
Hemstiched Handkerchiels for 12c, LIN
en- Towels for So, Ladies' White Hose!ior
l0c, Mems one-hsli hose, four pair for 25c,
Lisiethread Gloves for lee, and a great
many other articlesto too numerous to men.
ton. Come and secure your bargains, as
it is only for thirty days.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-07-28
FOREIGN.
GERMANY.

RARTHQuAEE-nooDs AND losS OF LIFE
VIENNA, July H.-The shock Of ar
earthquake was felt here yesterday.
A violent storm Of rain and hail Is re,
ported on the border Of MorAylA. SeverKl
lives were lost and large number Of cat
tie drowned. Fifty houses were destroyed
and many vineyards flooded and ruined 81
AzAll, where Il Is rumored only four
teen Of the inhabitants escaped.
LONDON, July 27.-A special from VI
emma giving an account Of the storm In
MoraviA says the town Of Azsll was over
flowed by the torrent, o. houses demolish
ed, and few Of the inhabitants escaped
with their lives. The railways were bad
y damaged In every direction.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-07-28

Held IN $3O0.-Rosa o'Brieu was tried
by Squire Hammer last evening, and held
to bail in the sum Of $500 for one year, In
default Of which she was committed Ia
Jail. Her bond Of $500 from January 18th
last was declared forfeited, and will be
placed in the hands Of the Prosecuting
Attorney for further proceeding. ~,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-07-28

ADUITERT.-on Saturday night last
Benjamin F. smallwOod, q shoemaker,
made an information before Squire Laup.
der, charging his wife, Ellen smsllwood,
with committing adultery with a Mormon
preacher named John Gillespie. Before
the case came to a hearing, smallwood
was induced TO Withdraw the complaint,
his wife promising to be faithful hereafter
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-07-28

SUNDAY Morris SToRM.-The severe
storm Of Sunday night has left traces Of
itsvislt in all parts Of the city. The
bridge over Csldwelrs Run, on Eofi
street, was entirely swept away, as well
as considerable portion Of the road bed.
The Chapline street bridge, over which
the street railway passes, was partly car
ried away, but not enough to interfere
with travel. In nearly every part Of the
city trees were blown down, and the
pavements thickly coated with mud. We
have heard of no important damage done
by the storm, however.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-07-28

BENwooD rLL-Perhsps line in this
column not long since may have done in.
justice TO the manager OF the nail depart.
ment Of the Benwood Mill We stated
that the Mill had made9O,lOO kegs during
the last six months, This amount 1t made,
it seems, in III running days. Of the six
months, which would be $40 per day-ss
large a per diem perhaps as that Of any
other mill.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-07-28

TIE lightning rod on the Thomson N.
3. Chapel ISLAND was struck by lightning
during the. storm on Sunday night The
electrical current was seen following the
course Of the rod BY several persons on
the opposite side Of the street. The
building ives uninjured.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-07-28

Music, DRAWING AND PAINTING. The
Misses Doddridge, who have been con-
nected with the Wheeling Female College
for several years, have left that institution,
and will open classes in music, drawing
and painting 10 the Welsel Musical Instl.
tute Hail on Sept, 1st. They will also
give instruction In music at their resi-.
dence, No. 10 Ohio street, Island. The
Misses DOddridge gave universal sstislac.
ton while at the College, and we trust
their enterprise will be literally rewarded
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-07-28

THE Committee on Court House and
Jail, Of the Board Of Commissioners, mai
at the Court House yesterday afternoon
for consultation. We understand tbAt
they met TO confer in regard to repairing
the Court House. = -
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-07-28

MEXICAN YETERANs.-Caplain John
Bags, who Is actively engaged in the in
terests OIL surviving Mexican soldiers, in.
forms Us that as far as heard from there
are only torty.one Mexican veterans h
the States Of Virginia and West Virginia,
Thirty.lour Of these are in this State. A
meeting Of the veterans will be held al
sleubenville some time in September
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-07-28
MEMPHIS.


MEMPHIS, July 27.-Willlam Dardis
proprietor oil an intelligence office or
Jefferson street, was found dead on the
floor OF his bed.chamber yesterday morn.
Ing, from the effects Of morphine. In the
bed Sue Morgan, On abandoned woman
with whom he had been living, was
found insensible from the same cause, but
By means OF a stomach pump she was
saved, and then arrested on suspicion Of
having poisoned Dardis and then attempt.
Ing 10 destroy herself, as she had been
heard Saturday evening TO threaten 10 kin
him Tor having hit her with stick. The
coroners jury returned Il verdict that
Dardis came to his death from some
perSon unknown 10 the Jury.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-07-28

ADMIRERS Of the beautiful should see the
Crayon Portraits at Robinson's Gallery.
MIR. r. has enlarged his rooms and made
special arrangements for this kind Of
work. ALI who want portraits will do
well TO give him call.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-07-28
An ATTKAnT 10 LYNCH.

An attempt was made Thursday even
Ing bya mob Of negroes stAustin, Missis.
sippi, to lynch George r. Smith, who q
few weeks since shot q negro in a diff
Guilty, and but for the prompt and decisive
action Of the Sheriff, who agreed 10 put
Smith In jail, he would have been hung,
Since then the negroes have been guard.
Ing the jail, and the authorities, fearing
they may yet lynch Smith, have asked for
troops 10 protect the Jail. "N
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-07-28

SALT LAKE, July ga party Of six
lnniAns run of q herd Of seventy.fye
horses nom Medicine Bow, Wyoming, at
. O'Clock last evening, The horses belong.
ed man from Oregon, who was on his
way East A party went out from Cor.
bon Station this morning In pursuit,