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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-09

to be cleared from the track, and sprang
aboard.
"Peanuts only ten cents" called
Denny, but nobody minded him; and he
| had reached the forward car in the line
when with IA jerk and rumb e it
started on.
Donny sat down very suddenly and
hard on the floor, but picked himself up
| and held on by the door the Car rat
tied around "A corner and long distance
up the street, then 1t stopped he
jumped off and discovered two things
| which surprised him greatly: First, that
| it was evening; second, that he did not
know where he was.
"Of course l can find my way to the
Common, bit wish twas nearer" said
Denny, with little gasp. "'Spose that
boys waiting this minute"
On and on he ran, but the streets still
were strange, the glare Of the lamps con-
fused him, and he was tired and very
hungry.
" might eat some peanuts, only / am
honest" sighed Denny. Shouldn't
wonder if some boys would cry if they
felt like me-"
Before long poor little Denny found
himself on the list of "some boys" for
the tears fell fast down his brown cheeks.
Its cold without my scarf, and we
were going to have oysters for supper"
sobbed Donny. shan't eat any pea
nuts, though, cause I'm honest. Maybe
that boy is hunting for me, so Tlisi
down here till he comes along"
So it came to pass that later a police
man spied Denny asleep, curled up IN a
doorway, and knew him for lost
child" though somewhat puzzled by the
basket. Denny was too sleepy to ex-
plain, but told his name and the street
and the number where he lived, SO
presently he was stumbling and trotting
along in the right direction by the police
mans side, hungry still, but happier.
How glad he was to see the familiar
house and hear the bell tinkle sharply. in
answer to his guides strong pull
The door flew open with jerk, and in
the hall Denny saw a curious group.
Papa John, Uncle John, Johnnie Hatha-
way with his arm around mammals neck,
Auntie Meg with fearful eyes, all staring
at another policeman who held by the
collar little, shivering boy, with torn
hat, and gay scarf hanging from his
neck.
"Hallor' said Donny.
There! he'll tell you l amt theft
and"
Herel 1 sold a lot of 'em for you,"
said Denny and the boy together.
Then they both began to cry, the fam
lily began to laugh, and the policemen
stared at each other very supposedly.
Well, at last it was all explained, the
policemen went away, the real peanut
boy was sent away with his basket, a
thick jacket and a handful of five-cent
pieces, and the boy who had played at
his trade cuddled into mammals lap and
wiped his eyes on her soft kerchief.
"Did you think how naughty it was to
run away and frighten me SOP" whispered
she, gently.
"But / wasn't going to lose myself
apurpose; was going to help that boy.
And how did l know it was going to
hurry up and be night SO quick?" said
needless, generous, naughty Donny.-
Christian Unson
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-09

LUCY HOOPER writes from Paris {:
Among the marvels displayed in the
jewelers. windows on the Rue de la
Paix l noticed the other day an
immense pearl oyster shell, lined
with mother-of-pearl of the most
exquisite smOothness and purity, and
with two large spotless, lustrous pearls
adhering to its surface. The larger of
the two was about the size of small
marble. but slightly elongated in form;
the other was of somewhat smaller di-
mansions; 81, 500 was the price affixed to
this beautiful work of nature. A smell
ing bottle formed entirely of massed
pearls, with one large one in the center
of the side, and with hook and chain to
correspond, looked like a grateful gift
for a millionaire to offer to his lady-love !;
81 1000 Then there was lOcket repre-
senting tortoise, the back of the ami
NAL being formed of a single large tur-
uuoise, while the head, feet and tail were
composed of diamonds. l was shown
lately an exquisite parure of lilies OF the
valley, gotten up as d bridal gift to the
young daughter of An eminent Partisan
banker Nothing more lovely, more
artistic, or more girlishly pure and SIM
pie with all its magnit1cence can be i'm.
agined The flowers were formed of a
single pearl each, the broad leaves being
composed of small diamonds, and con
siderable art had been shown in overcom
ing the naturally stiff look of the leaf
The set comprised earrings, brooch
pendant, bracelet and a spray for the
hair. The bracelet was particularly
charming, being literally a small wreath
of the jeweled flowers"
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A Man Who Wasn't Elated Over Be-
coming a Millionaire.

WE stated yesterday, on the authority
of street rumor, that an uncle of Mi
chael Hogan, of West Troy, died recent
ly in Pennsylvania, leaving coal lands
valued at $5,OOO,OOO. to a portion of
which Michael is heir. The rumor was
correct. Forty years ago Mlchael Ho.
gan, then twenty -one years of age, and
An uncle, the only survivors of a once
numerous family, came to this country
and ,dopted it as their own. Michael, a
hard working, industrious young man,
finally took up his residence in West
Troy The uncle went to Pottsville, Pa,
or that vicinity, and, after laboring a
number OF years, purchased with his
earnings large tract of land. Michael
also saved money, and in the course of
time laid by enough to start himself in
the grocery business, in which it can be
truthfully said he has prospered- The
venture Of his uncle turned out to be a
most profitable one. The lands purchased
by him were found TO contain abun,
dance of coal, and by judicious manage
ment he gradually increased his earthly
store until at the time of his death, which
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1875-01-09

occurred few days ago, he was worth
about So 100000. Last week Michael re-
ceived information from an attorney that
his uncle, with whom he had not com
municated for sixteen years, had died,
and that he was his only surviving heir.
Michael was not at all elated at this an
nouncement, and appeared rather sorry
in fact that such good fortune had come
to him. He was getting old, he said, and
would not want so much money; besides,
he had enough for himself, wife and
daughter, and the possession of the i'm
mense amount mentioned above would
only bring trouble and disgrace upon his
family eventually, as young people now
adays did not know how to spend money.
Troy IN. ~ Times.
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UNFINISHED STILL.

A BABY's boot. and a skein Of wool,
Faded, and soIled, and soft:
Odd thing. You say. and no doubt you're right,
Round a seamans neck. this frosty night,
Up in the yards aloft-
Most like it's folly, but, mates, look here:
When first l went to sea,
A woman stood the far OFF strand,
With a wedding ring on the small, soft hand
Which cluLg SO close to me.
Nv wife. God blesS. The day before
She sat beside my foot,
And the sunlight kissed her yellow hair,
And the dainty fingers def and fair,
Knitted q baby's boot.
The voyage was over. | came ashore
What, think YOU. lind there:
grave the daisies had sprinkled white.
A cottage empty, and dark as night.
And this beside the chair.
The little boot, twas unfinished still.
The tangled skein lay near;
But the kniftcr had gone away to rest.
With the babe asleep on her quiet breast,
Down in the churchyard drear.
-CasseiFs Magazine.
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Cur Boys and girls.
SIR GRAY COAT.
NO.. 2.

SAID old Mamma Mousie one day to her son.
Now, Gray Coat, you mustn't go out,
For old Tom and Tabby and young Sharp Claw,
too,
Admitting have all started out;
saw them myself as l ran through the shed;
So mind what say and lie quiet In bed.
Mamma Mousie turned over to take a short sleep,
And out of the hole did the young mousie creep
He took three short hops and two skips and one
jump,
When down pounced old Tom with a terrible
thump.
Mrs. Tabby came too with six long purr-yeows
Which meant, - Come, my Sharp Claw, and eat
up this mouse"
oh. that he were only safe back in his bed
Oh, that he had minded what Mamma Mouse said !!
Too late now, alas is repentance and tears,
For the purr of young Sharp Claw is loud in his
ears;
And in less than minute there wasn't a hair
To tell that Sir Gray Coat had ever been there.
Charlotte f. Daley, in Hearth and Home
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Selected sHisreAa,,g.
"CHINi- WEDDING" HYMN.

DEAR FRIENDS. We meet you here
Upon the twentieth year
OF welded life,
Those years now past and gone
Have not with grief beeu strewn,
But joys have with them grown
For man and wife.
To you our gifts we bring,
As friendships offering,
You may rely!
Not for their value small,
Nor vet for show, withal,
But for good will, by all
Expressed thereby
And, in the coming years.
With more of joy than tears,
May you be blest.
And that in health you may
To " Silver Wedding" day.
And Golden. too, we pray,
Arrive at last.
And when life's scenes are DER,
When care and grief no more
Disturb Nour rest.
Thea. on that shining shore
When all life's ills are DER,
With friends. forever more,
May you be blest-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1875-11-26

ATTEMPTED MURDER.-On Tuesday last police
man VIM. J. Thomas, from Shamokin, brought
to the county Jail VIM. Cock, Emma Cook
Annie Curwin, Annie Barnfield and Deah Sny-
der, who had ueen arrested and committed upon
different charges. About three weeks ago, in
order to get rid OF the scum, wicked Danyille"
(be it remembered that it is in Montour county,
this statc,) exported from her cooperate limits
this party for Shamokin. They arrived there
and opened one of the vilest and most degraded
dens Of infamy evey heard of. On Monday
evening during general melee, Annie Curwin
nred a revolver at the principal, VIM. Cook. The
ball entering the right chee k and lodging in the
head. When brought to town the physicians had
been unable TO find the ball. After the affair
had occurred a general rush was made for the
slate deserted and completely "cleaned out.'
Cook is suffering great deal of pain, and un-
less he is soon relieved must inevitably die.
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rHE LIGHT RUNNING DOMESTIC ;
The "DOnaestic."

The DOMESTIC is exceedingly simple
marhi all its parts and processes. IL is
easily under TODD familiarity with its action is
very quickly acquired, and It needs hardly any
practice of cii,l skill in the operator.
The superior advantages obtained in the ''Do-
NEsTIc" are mainly:
/. Light Running.
? Quietness-no Cams or Gear Wheels.
3. Perfect tStitch-Double-thread Lock Stitch.
t. Durabilty--arising from Simplicity of Con-
struction.
5. Absence of all Friction.
g. Great range of Work.
:. Ease of Operation.
We do not say that the ''DoSEsTIC" ID the only
Machine worthy OF public favor. We admit
there are some possessing real and acknoT-
lodged merit but we do claim, and are prepared
TO demonstrate. that the domestic" has many
excelences that render il decidedly superior 10
alry otbsr N1csiae now before the public.
Let every woman, therefore, examine for her
self into its merits when she buys a machine.
This is an important purchase, not to be care
lessly made one that will influence her CONF
fort. probably for long time. With ''DoAEs-
TIC'' in her possession, she will find her sewing
become a pleasant exercise of skill and taste, in
stead of a slow manual drudgery; she will have
the time and strength TO add heauGy and elegance
10 work in which before she has been obliged to
content herself with bare utility.
CAROLINE DALIUS, Agent,
SunburY, Pa.
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The Rest Protection.

The best safeguards against epidemic disease
are thorough digestion and firm nerves, II Ia
because they assure the regular pcrinormancr of
the digestive process, and invigoratc the nervous
system, that HosIctter's Stomach Bitters are
such sovereign protective against the inhuen-
ccs which begel intermittau. maladies, and
those which directly affect the stomach and
bowels. If the nerves are beautifully tranquil,
the assimilation of food perfect, as they are
to be under the influence OF this standard ionic
and neryinc, malaria may be defed and II, in
the absence of the most reliable OF medical safe
guarde, the system has fallen a prey To disease
of an intermittent type, the BiIters Will, If per-
sisted in, eradicate every vistige of the malady,
Billiousness, constipation aud dyspepsia yield
with equal certainty to the operation of this po-
tent vegetable alternative.
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PI A N 0 w OR Z S

Fairy Finger, Pearl Drops, Magic Circle,
aud Young Pianist. Four collections of
easy Piano Music, suitable for young
players, most of the pieces being without
octayes. Each vol. Sl.75 in boards
cloth and gilt, $3.50.
Musical Recreatons. A collection Of Dance
Music. Sl.75 in BIDS eth IL 90, $3.50.
Golden Chimes. A choice collection Of
Paror Music, by Ch. kinkel. sl.15 in
boards; cloth aud gilt, $3.50.
Brilliant Gems. Containing music OF
medium difficulty, by Wymau, Kiukel,
etc. sl.75 in boards; cloth and gilt,
$3.50.
Strauss WalIze-, Vols. |. & II. Ask for
Peters Edition, the only complete copy
giving the full waltzes as played 10y
Thomas Orchestra. S3 in boards
cloth, S4.
Pearls of Melody. A collection of Dance
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gilt, 81.
Peters Pal;or Music. Vol. /. Our latest
and best Piano Music Of moderate diff
Guilty. SO in boards full gilt, 81.
Lo Creme de la Creme. Vols. |. and il.
A collection of Choice Piano Music, 10y
Thalbcrg, Liszt, Heller, etc. This is de-
cidedly the best collection of bound music
in the market. Each. SO in boards full
gilt, SO.
Becthovel's Sonatas. Svo, full gilt, 81.
- Folio, - 10.
Chopin's Waltzes, Sl.50; Polonases, So
Nocturues, So; Ballads. S2; Preludes,
$3.50; Sonatas, $3.50. All in stiff paper
covers.
Mendelssohn's Complete Piano Works,
Elegant folio edition, in vols, each,
$3.50; Syo edition, full gilt, yoIs.,
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Mozart's Sonatas. Full gilt, $3.50.
Weber's Piano Works. Full gilt, 81.
Mailed, postpaid, on receipt of price.
Address,
j. l.. PETERS, $40 Broadway, N. Y.
Nov. &c, 1875.
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List OfJurOrs for Adjourned Court,
December I3, 1878.

William l.. Baker, Watsontown.
Henry ". Bucher, Sunbury, W. W.
VIM. II. Boyle, Milton, s. w.
Patrick Brennan, Coal.
George Borders, Delaware.
Abraham Bingamau, Lower MahanOy.
Charles Ditty, Shamnkin-ir---T.
Daniel Ga..--'s nusn.
Lawrence Garinan, Turbutville.
Cyrus Geasey, Sunbury. Z. w.
William Hoover, Sunbury, +. w.
Nicholas Hover. Delaware.
John Kiehl, Washington.
George p. krOhn, Sunbury, W. W.
Edward Lyon, Sunbury, W. w
Wilmington Lake, ehamokin, w. W.
Alexander Mantz, Sunbury, W. W.
Samuel r Mnfficy, Turbut.
Benz. F. Miller, Zerbe.
Joseph Morgan. Sunbury, f. W.
Simon Opp, TurbutviIle.
Edward Patterson, ShamokiH, f. W.
Leonard Pursyl, Shamoku.
ID. Carol Right, Mt. Carmel twp.
Jonothau Roth, Shamokin, w. W.
Hiram Rockefeller, Shamokin twp.
Jesse Reed. ShamokIn.
Charles Rinehart, Upper Augusta.
George Scott, Mt. Carmel twp.
Frederick Shronk, Suubury, +. W.
Jacs b stead, Lewis.
John Savidge, Shamokin, L. W.
Chas. stahlnecker, Lewis
Fred. StTaub. Chiilisquaque.
John B. Snyder, Lower Augusta.
jeremiah F. Tallmau, Lewis.
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The cool whether no sooner sets in than
prophets begin to multiply. man named
"Rook," somewhere in this State, predicts as
follows: This autumn is to be the finest we
have had for many years with no freeze OF
auy consequence until the 30th of December,
and then nothing to make glad the heart Of the
ice dealer. A fine Indian summer in January,
with only few cold days. More rain than
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ing. few cold days in February, just for
change. with a dry, cloudy and warm March.
Variable cloudy weather in April, to be followed
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SIX Sunbury boys undertook To ''cean up
the depot in Northumberland, las: Saturday.
They succeeded in breaking number of windows,
and escaping without being arrested. On
Monday morning constable Weikcr come over
10 our town, and overhauled two OF the party.
but the balance escaped. By request. We refrain
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Justly deserve.
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HARPER's MAGAZINE PoR DECEMBER 1870 -
Harper's MAGAZINE tor December is a mum bel of
unusual interest, and especially rich in illustra.
tiOns. Probably more exquisite engravings
we're ever published in any periodical than those
which illustrate the opening article of this nun
Der, up the Ashley and Cooper" This article
will be a new revelation to most readers, show
ing that even in the New World are to be found
old manorial homes worthy of comparison with
those OF older countries. The result of the pub
lishers' enterprise in securing for this p, per SO
many pictures never hitherto engraved fuzzy jus
tihes the expense involved, ard is a significant
illustration of the nigh possibilities OF illustrated
journalism.
James Parton, in this Number, treats of Carl.
cature in the United States, from Benz. Franklin
to Thomas Mast. portrait of the latter heads
the article.
A fpely written and beautifully illustrated ar
ticle describes Windsor Castle, with its superbly
de corated state apartments, It's picturesque sur
roundings, and it's romantic historiacal associa-
tions.
In Talks, Walks and Drives, in and around
Lea Castle, near kiddcrnInster, England, in the
summer of 1872" judge Campbell presents
some very interesting facts of Richard Baxter's
life. Among the illustrations is OF the mon-
umvnt Dedicated last sumner To the memory of
tnls celcbra ed preacher.
James l Fields concludes bis entertaining
"reminiscences OF barry Cornwall"
A. III. Guernsey marrates The events of
bloody MarN's" reign-oi especial interest in
connection with Tenuyson's recent drains.
The Hon. 5. 5. Cox continues his papers or
Legislative Humnrs," giving some graphic
sketches OF Ben Hardin, Tom Corwin, aud Proc
Tor kuot.
A brief but very pleasant and Instructive chat
on the ''Art of Dining is from the pen OF Miss
Julie Verplanck.
President Barnard contributes for the First
Century" Series the first part Of compreben
sive review OF the progress of the exact sciences
In this country during the last hundred years.
Julian Hawthorne, in his serial novel, 'Gartb,
goes back To tue with which the story
| opened, and from that paint resumes the tbreaJ
| Of the narrative. This is the most remarkable
| serial story of the season.
Short stories are contributed by James Payn,
Virginia w. johnson, and Mark Beach. Payn''
story, ''Her Imperial Gust" will amuse al
| readers.
The poetry of the Number is contributed b,
Paul II. Hayne, X. II. Stoddard, John Swinton
| and A. F..
The Editorial departments are, as usual, ful
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