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ANECD0TE OF JEFFERSON.

MANY amusing anecdotes are handed
lVl down to us of Thomas Jefferson,
and of those who were politically oppos-
ed to him. Here is one worth relating:
Mr.. Jefferson was in the habit of driv-
ing himself in a.gig, when he made Lis
visit to his country seat, Monticello, at
Charlottesville, Virginia. He preferred
this mode Of travelling to the stage coach,
and of railways there were none then be-
tween Washington and his rural resi-
dence. On one Of his trips he saw a boy
poorly clad, trudging along the road
side, and accosted him, asking him if he
would like a ride. The boy promptly
and frankly accepted the invitation, and
soon charmed his unknown friend by
his ingenious, ,boyish.conversation. After
o time Mr.. Jefferson asked his compan-
ion if he had ever heard of Tom Jeffer-
son
go, yes," was the quick response
My dad says he's the biggest rascal
ever lived"
Nothing daunted by this unexpected
answer, the President continued the
conversation; and when in reply to al
lusions purposely made to Jefferson, the
lad would exclaim that "dad said he
was traitor to his country" he would
say, in explanation, "Oh, perhaps you
would not find him such bad fellow
after ALL" When he reached the point
where his companion must leave him,
Mr.. Jefferson said, as he lightly leaped
to the ground:
"You can tell your dad you had ride
with Tom Jefferson, and he is not such
bad fellow.n
"Dogged if I dol'' exclaimed the
youth. Dad would give me the worst
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RAIL Ap 8 .
PHILADELPHIA AND READING r. R.
ARRA ANaEMENr on PAssENuER TRAINs.
November 2sth, 1875.


TRAINS LEAVE HARRISBURG AsFOLLows;
For New York, at $40. $40 a. m. ZOO and
For Philadelphia, at $40, s1o eA a.m.2.cO
For Reading, at $50 $40, s4S a. m. zoo
For Pottsviile at $50 $40 a. M, and s57 p.
M and via Schuylkill and susquehanna Branch
For Allentown, at $50 $40 a. m. 200,
The $40, SiO a. m. 2.0O p, m. and s7.55 p. m.
trains have through cars 5oE New M f4rs frsps have
through cars for Philadelphia.
SUNDAYS
For New York, at 80 q. m. 49,
For Allentown and Way Stations at $40 a. m.
For Reading, Philadelphia and Way Stations at
L45p. m.
TRAINS FOR HARRISBURG, LEAVE AS FOL.
LOWS
Leave New York, at s.45 a. M, 100, $50 and
Leave philadelphia, at s.15 a. M. $40, and
Leave Reading at A4O,T4O, l12oa. IN. LaO, el5
Leave PottsSlle, at 6l5, sl5 a. IN. and 4.S5
And via schuylkil and susquehauna Branch at
Leave Allentown, at 2So, $50, sS5 a. m, l2.l5
$50 and 900 p. m.
The 230 a. III. train from Allentown and the
44O a. nj. train from Reading do not run on Mon
days
Leave New York at $50 D. IN.
Leave Philadelphia, at 20 p. m.
Leave Reading, at 40, 7.4Oa. m. and 1926 p. m.
Leave Allentown, $50 a. m. and 900p. m.
AVia Morris and Essex Rail Road
J.E. wooTTBN,
General superintendent.
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On certain Saturday night Tim was
out late having good time with three
friends, and about midnight they found
locomotion somewhat difficult. One of
them suggested carriage; but the whole
four could not muster q fourth of the
sum to pay for IT," Never mind" said
Tim. "I'll fix it, He hailed hack,
all got in and were deposited one after
another each at his place Of residence,
leaving Tim to settle with the cabman.
At length his boarding house also was
reached, and cabby got down and open
ed the carriage door. He found Tim,
apparently very drunk, on his knees
searching the floor of the vehicle. ~
shay" he stammered tipsily. "I've d.
dropped twenty-dollar note-hic-on
the floor. Help me to search for it,"
care you sure you dropped 1t in the
carriage 2' inquired cabby.
"Courshe am, cos 1 drop--dropped
my pocketbook too. Help me to find
it, can't you?" Cabby suggested they
had better get a light. "Y You go in and
get one"
Cabby suggested that he was a stran-
ger, and would probably be taken for a
burglar if he made entrance at that un-
seemly hour; but he offered to help
Tim to the door and to stand there till
he returned with lamp. Tim finally
consented, and was assisted with great
difficulty up the front steps; the door
was opened with his latch key, and he
staggered in, Cabby Immediately dar-
ted to the box and ratified away. Stop
thiefl" shouted Tim; but with loud
laugh the hackman whipped up his
horse, whirled round the corner and dis
appeared. don't think he has found
that pocket-book yet.
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How One Word Changed The Reading,


Highlanders have the habit, when
talking their English, as it is, of inter-
jecting the personal pronoun Chez where
not required, such as "The king he has
come" instead of ''The king has come. :"
Often in consequence, sentence or ex-
preston is rendered sufficiently ludic-
rous, as the sequel with show. A gen.
tleman says he has had the pleasure Of
listening to clever man, the Rev.
M, let his locality be a secret, and
recently he began his discourse thus
"My friends you'll find the subject of
discourse this afternoon in the first
epistle general of the Apostle Peter,
chapter 9Th and verse Sth, in the words,
'The devil he goeth about as a
roaring lion, seeking whom he may de-
YOUR. Now, my friends, we will divide
the subject of our text into four heads.
Firstly, we shall endeavor to ascertain,
who the devil he was p Secondly, we
shall inquire into the geographical posi-
tion--namely, Where the devil he was
going?" Thirdly, and this is of a per-
sonal character Who the devil he was
seeking?' And fourthly and lastly, we
shall endeavor to solve question which
has never been solved yet-'What the
devil he was roaring about p
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Doing a Cabman.

nOCTOR Tim Swinney was one of
~ the best fellows in his time on this
planet, which, unfortunately, owing to
an ardent temperament and taste for the
ardent generally, was but brief. He was
medical student at the Baltimore
University, pulled through somehow,
and graduated. Then he began to prac-
tice; but it was practice similar to Mr..
Bob Sawyer's in the novel-chiefiy on
the medical drinking glasses. Tim had
hosts of friends, legions of creditors, and
seldom dollar; but the absence of the
last made little difference with him, as
he paid on the principle of good govern
ment-altogether In promises. His tricks
in financiering were sometimes most
amusing. and one of the best as follows
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-01-02
A Sensible Doq.

Here is an anecdote with sharp
moral that comes to us all the way from
Australia Sixty years ago, when ] was
teacher in Kilmalcum parish, says
John Fraser, was using whiskey Bit
ters for my stomach's sake. One day
dipped piece of cake in it and gave it
to the dog. He grudgingly ate it,
curling up his lips to avoid the taste.
Ere long he became tipsy-he howled
most piteously, and unnaturally looked
up in my face as if for help. He begun
to stagger and fall like drunken man.
The appearance of his face and eyes
were extraordinary. He lay on the
floor and howled until the effects of the
drink wore off. The dog never forgot
the trick. Whenever afterward went
to the dresser for the bottle he fastened
to the outside of the house. One day,
the door being shut, he sprung at one
bolt through pane of glass, to get out
side. So much for the wisdom Of the
dog-infinitely surprising that of foolish
drinking men.
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unprepossessing appearance. Her agita-
tlon was visible and noticed that, in
taking the oath, she laid her hand beside
the book and not upon It.
4" ask that the witness be sworn with
her hand on the book, - / said calling at
tention to the omission.
The Judge so ordered; and The wit
ness's hand shook violently as she ereluc-
family obeyed the direction, and the oath
was re-administered.
After few preliminary questions as
to the hour of her retiring her falling
asleep, &c.
"What is the next thing you remem-
Der p' asked.
The witness hesitated.
"Answer the question" said His
Honor.
ell heard noise as of some one
coming into the room," she faltered.
"Did you see any one enter ?"
Another pause.
repeated the inquiry.
"I did," was the answer.
What did the person do ?"
The woman's face grew paler, and it
was with difficulty she found utterance.
" He came to the side of the CRADLE"
she said, "with the bottle of milk in his
hand, and put it to the baby's mouth"
The judge and States attorney both
bent forward in eager attention. The.
latter 1t was evident, had not expected
this testimony.
felt that my questions, thus far, had
only served to draw the halter closer
about my clients neck. But / had gone
too far to retreat.
My voice trembled almost as much as
that of the witness as proceeded.
Did you recognize that person ?"
CT did," was the answer, scarcely au-
dible.
My clients life hung on the answer to
the next question The silence of the
courtroom was death-like. L dreaded to
break it. The sound of my voice startled
me when 1 spoke.
Who was it ?" L asked.
Her lips moved, but no sound came.
"By the solemn oath you have taken
on that sacred book, and by your hopes
of salvation hereafter, 1 adjure you to
tell the truth ~ said, earnestly.
Her agitation was fearful to witness.
She shook from head to foot. A deadly
pallor overspread her face. Slowly rails
ing her trembling hand, and pointing at
DIR. Baldwin.
"That is the mani" she almost
shrieked.
Then, in quick, wild accents she went
on to tell that on finding himself discov-
cred by reason of her waking, the cul-
prit, who was no other than George
Granger, Mrs. Berkley's profligate BROTH
er, had disclosed to her that his purpose
was to regain his lost inheritance by put
ting out of the way those who stood be-
tween him and it, promising the witness
to o.provide for her handsomely, if she
kept his secret but, when put to the
test, she had found herself unable to vio-
late her solemn oath.
George Granger, alias DIR. Baldwin,
would have left the courtroom, but an
officer was ordered to detain him; and
when his disguise was removed, though
he had been absent many years, there
were many present who could testify to
his identity.
My client was acquitted on the spot
and his cell in the prison was that night
occupied by his false accuser.
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Pennsylvania r. r. Time Table.
NEWPORT STATION.

NE WIOhl Ol NJ 1ONs
On and after Monday, Nov. 27th, 1876, Pas
senger trains will run as follows:
EAST.
Mif1iintown Acc. 7.19 a. M, daily except Sunday.
Johnstown Express 1922 p. M, daily " Sunday
Mail, ........... 654 P, M, daily exceptSunday
Atlantic Express, 1000 PM, fag,-daily.
WEST.
WayPass. 9.08 A. NJ, daily,
Mail, 2.38 p. M. daily exeeptSunday.
Miffiintown Acc. 655 P. NJ daily except Sunday.
Pittsburgh Express, LISP. NJ, (Flag)--daily ex-
cept Sunday.
Pacific Express, s. 10 a. m. daily (hag)
Trains are now run by Philadelphia tlme which
Is Is minutes faster than Altoona time, and min
utes slower than New YORK time.
j. j. BARCLAY, Agent.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-01-02
Omaha and California Line

,-,--. -, -, =.
II Ine snortesI ana pesI route loT az p9inUs y IN
oming, Colorado, Utah, Nevada Caliornia, Ore
e' C,r'n'"o m.,,,ao,, 49,, Sn D., ,
CHICAGO, MADISON AND oT. rAuL LINE
Is the short line for Northern Wisconsin and Min
at, anu @ III III i1 S t Sv; at that Tt
Daiu'n % oiiu Oh Poiiito @ ~ @ ..o u.",U - ~ ~ ~
WlNoNA AND 81 fEIEh LINE
is tne only route ior WlhSna, h0enesIer, UWaton,
m a; ;ha & o. ntro, NnroSt' "1H al poi'S
IN ooutherh anu Oehtiai Mlhhesota' itS
GREEN BAY AND MARQUETTE LINE
Ia the only line for JanesyIlle. Watertown. Fond
Du lao Gshkosb Annieton' Green raw Escanaba.
Negaunee, Marquette, Houghton, Hancock and
the Lake Superior Country. Its
FREEPORT AND DUBUQUE LINE
7, thu nn,r rn,.a t,r nil, r,okford Freenort
anS I'll YiS no,nto ,UaS9 " i2I TSrt' If
C1ICAoo AM nyJrwA I,trrr 4tNp
oAuo AND WI" AohEH LINE
is the old Lake Shore Route and Is the only one
Park. WanReSan Racina Ksnosbo to SiiIusanae
-'" "
Pullman Palace Cars
are run on all through trains OF this road,
Tbis I, the ONLY LINE runnino tbpse cars b,
tvaan Ebina 90 ond a. paui Thira5 nJ Niinv
Sae nr ShhGIsU ThIcsss,o am and winona O0"so"h" Hi""u
Aoe, vi Nn'e"so On" "'n0h"'
AT Omaha our Sleepers connect with the Over
and Sleepers on the Union Pacific Railroad for
lpoints West Of the Missouri River.
On the arrival NJ trains from, Tho Eost or South
the trains of the Chicago x North. western Rail
way LEAVE CHICAGO as follows:
For Council BlHffs, omaha and California Two
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Stage Line Between Newport and New
Germantown.

CTAGESleaveNe New Germantown daily at four
y O'Clock a. m. LandisburgatT. 80 a. m. Green.
park at a. m. New Bloomfield at9x a. m.
Arriving at Newport to connect with the Ac.
eomm0daton train East
ReturninRleaves Newport on the arrival ofthe
MailTrainfrom Philadelphia, at2. 80 p. m.
z. RICE. Proprietor.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-01-02

81 A lady in the Christian Union
takes DIR. Tying to task for saying that
if all the women in his congregation
would give up ''three-buttoned gloves"
and wear one-buttoned, the saving
would be enough to secure a support for
his orphan house, and she asks ''Why,
if there is self-denial to be done, is it
always required of womenY" She con-
cludes: "If Mr.. Tying does not succeed
with his gloves, let him try upon cigars
there would be more than the saving in
gloves. He would gain by it, and the
men of his congregation would be
cleaner and live longer"
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-01-02

r ADIEs AND CHILDREN will find
Il splendid assortment of shoes at the one
price store off. Mortimer
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-01-02

a. A widower was recently rejected
by a damsel who didn't want affections
that had been 6 warmed over"
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-01-02

kg- Sheridan, being on "a Parliamentary
committee, one day entered the room as
all of the members were seated and ready
to commence business. Perceiving no
empty seat, t,he bowed, and looking round
the table with droll expression of coun-
tenance, said, ''Will any gentleman
nlove that may take the chair 9''
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-01-02

"a Difficult Punctuation-Putting
stop to gossip's tongue.
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CALIFORNIA;

THE CHICAGO & NORTH WEsTER RAILWAY
Embraces under one management the Great
Trunk Railway Lines of the WEST and NORTH
WEST, and, with its numerous branches and con-
nections, forms the shortest and quickest route
consin, Northern Michigan, Minnesota Iowa, Ne
braska, California and the Western Territories.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1877-01-02

Is the shortest and best route for all points in
Northern Illinois, Iowa, Dakota, Nebraska, Wy
0ming, Colorado, Utah. Nevada California, Ore
gon, China, Japan and Australia. Its
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-11-24
RnIh ON The NngrnnIs.

Tho police made raid on the yags
yesterday, and number Of this unfor-
tunGte class were the guests Of Carter
last night Marshal Morton and ON.
GERS Arnold, Waller and Alkire made
several arrests during the day, and we
learn that they will continue the work
this morning, II Is their intention to
rid the city Of these idlers. The fol
lowing Ia among the number arrested.
Patrick Dowdall, James King, John
Mullins, Frank Westfall, l. Acard,
James Harrigans, William Hook, John
Rogers, John Smith, John Corley and
Richard Crowman.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-11-24
The Raging Trinity.

The Trinity reached its highest point
Thursday, and from that time until
yesterday evening, had fallen about
thirty-four inches. The amount Of
rain which fell in the upper tributaries
of the Trinity must have been unpre-
cedented. 1t has been several years
since such volume Of water has pass
ed by the city. The river still extends
from the bridge to the bluff and is
nearly a mile and half wide at that
point. The two brick kilns and a
number Of small houses near by, are
flooded, only small portion OF the
kilns and the roofs OF the houses being
out OF the water. The sklffs are all in
use, some being used to transport pas.
sengers across, and others are hired to
sportsmen. The small boat which has
been used to cross cotton, passengers
and horses, is now In the service OF
Terry's mill, gathering up some seven
ty or eighty cords Of wood which had
been swept some distance down the
river. The owner OF the boat has been
using the trestle work as tow-path,
and yesterday as he landed at the foot |
Of the railroad bridge, some Of the
railroad officials, or some one claiming J
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-11-24
A wild Rider,

Robert Gardiner arrived In the city
yesterday from the country, on the
back of nick-tail nag, Robert was
so overjoyed TO see that the streets Of
the city were getting in passable
condition that he concluded to put the
mettle of his animal to test on Dali
Lac thoroughfare He therefore pro-
ceeded to ride furiously up and down
Elm street, to the establishment Of the
merchants, and danger Of foot passers.
Officer Sheehan arrived on the scene
in time to capture the wild rider, who
was carried to the calaboose, and the
animal placed in Dan Iind9ay's stable
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-11-24
Eoiie.
DALLAS, TEXAS,
SATURDAY MORNING NOVEMBER ~.
LOCAL JOTTINGs.

"A number OF our citizens will take
In the New Orleans races.
The yoCferous yelling of the auo-
tIoneer IL heard throughout the city.
"A Photographic establishment has
been erected on Elm street, near the
Central railroad track.
Work has been resumed on the
new buildings on Main street, now
that the weather has settled.
Business was good Ia East Dallas
yesterday, aud that part OF the city
presented lively appearance.
--Slnce the overflow OF the Trinity,
II IL filled with wild ducks and our
sports men are having n good time
hunting.
The causeway or pike leading
from the bridge should be raised sun
clently to afford passage during the
highest water.
The city engineer Ia making some
improvements In the way of culvert
on Austin street, where 1t or sses Pa.
clfic avenue.
The overflow of the river bottoms
has driven the vags on higher ground,
enabling the police to make a success
ful scoop.
The Houston and Texas Central
railroad company has ordered a pas
seDger coach attached 10 the day
freight trains going north and south.
Travellers while awaiting the
trains, amuse themselves betting how
much behind time they will be, and
the one VINO puts 1t the latest, gener-
ally wins.
Two drunken men last night saw
rat, when a dispute arose IA to what
II was One maintained that 1t was "A
cat while the other swore that IL was
apig, and failing to agree mutual
knock down ensued.
Some OF our merchants are very
careless about locking their store
doors. Hardly night passes but
the police discover the door of
some store unfastened. This ia offer.
ing inducements to thieves which they
are likely to take advantage OF.
Avoid dangerous cosmetics con.
cealed in Opaque glass bottles. Gour-
aud's Olympian Cream, in clear glass,
does not hide itself from examination.
It's exceeding delicacy and beauty Of
appearance gives assurance of excel
lence In the performance. Sold by
Common Il Walker.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-11-24
Atsenipted Rseape,

While Keeper Garter was at supper
last night, Marshal Morton paid visit
to the calaboose. Just as he reached the
door he heard scraping noise at one
of the side windows. Going around
to the window he discovered one of
prisoners saving away at the bars
The .ofilcer peeped in to see which
particular prisoner it was, and
wasI rewarded by a spat in the face.
This made the chief mad, and Officer
Carter at this moment coming up, the
cell was unlocked and a thorough
search made. This was no little Job,
rs there were fourteen men confined
in the room. However, Carter and
Morton took their time and searched
each one carefully. Nothing could be
foundand the officers turned their backs
somewhat nonplussed, and started from
the room. AS they were leaving Mar,
shall Morton saw a loaf OF bread lying
on the floor Kicking it aside with
his foot, he found large pocket-knife,
the instrument with which the prison.
ers had been operating. 1t was picked
up by the officer, and they left the
room satisfied that there would be no
escapade that night.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-11-24

Tickets will be on sale at all the principal
stations and towns on the Houston 81 Texas
Central railway between sherman and
Houston; also, at Austin and Waco; and at
Fort Worth and Paris, on the Texas aud Pa
citic railway, and probably other towns In
north, middle and eastern Texas.
Sale of Tickets will commence on Novem-
Der 18th, aud continue up 10 the departure
OF the train on the morning of the lIth Of
December, and accommodations iCtN be fiiiy
ample for any number that may be purchased.
Tickets will be good going on special
train December llth; good returning on any
ralu ordate until January llth, 1875, thus
allowing every one to return at pleasure,
and compelling no one to remain longer
than they wish.
ExcurSionists for New Orleans are allowed
to stop over in Galveston at pleasure, both
going and returning.
Special arrangements have been made
with the very best hotels in New Orleans
and Galveston To board exoufsionists at
greatly reduced rates y lille in the cities. Ar
rangements have also been made with the
leadln4 theatres, opera houses, omnibus and
transfer lines, pleasure steamers, ETC., at
greatly reduced rates for the benefit of this
excursion, thus combining economy and
pleasure throughout the entire trip.
This is a rare opportunity for business
men, as well as those in search of pleasure
and trip in which both business and
pleasure can be easily and pleasantly com.
bined. The attention of the ladies in partic-
ular Is ESQ directed to this, as it is certainly
the most charming and attractive trip for
them that has ever yet been gotten up
Parties designing to make the trip are re-
quested TO buy their tickets at the earliest
possible day, and as an inducement Eve per
cent discount will be made on all purchases
made before the 9Th OF December
For further particulars address, either at
houston or Dallas, Texas
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-11-24
A Ghost,

Last night darby came running In
the southern portion Of the city, yelling
Justify, evidently frightened within an
inch OF his life. He said that he had
just seen ghost, and no mistake; he
was near the old cemetery gathering
some wood, and that while he was
STOPPING in the act of picking up a
stick, something slapped him on the
back, and looking up, he saw tall
ghost, wrapped in winding sheet,
standing over him, pointing in an au-
thoritative manner towards the city, as
much rs to say, "Drap that wood and
make tracks," which the negro lost no
time in doing. He declares he will
freeze before he will ever bother the
wood near the cemetery again.