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Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1877-09-22
= Tough

The Constantinople correspondent of
the Philadelphia Press writes: The
life of soldier is a natural one to the
Turk. 1t is no privation to him to live
on scant fare, to sleep in the open fields,
to march for days in the burning sun,
and to undergo fatigue and privations of
every kind. He is educated to spirit
of resignation and self-denial. His
house is as simply furnished almost as
tent--a loosely-spread carpet or mat on
the plank floor, tripod for the repast,
and divan around the walls for sitting
and sleeping, " Volta toMe" as the
Frenchman would say. This is all that
is necessary to comfort, minus the Chi
bouk and an occasional finjan of coffee.
His greatest luxury is water, pure,
fresh, sparkling water, which he can
drink by the goblet. Even this natural
want he can forego if Allah wills it. A
Turkish army can be kept in the field
and fed for months on what would starve
Christian troops, or reduce them to such
a state of attenuation as to render them
unfit for military duty. The Turkish
stock has been modified by intermar-
riages with the Circassian race, but the
old Tartar instincts seem to be ineradi-
cable. They love a nomadic life, and
they are never happier than when they
are up in arms and fighting for the faith
of the Prophet, or for beauty and booty.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1877-09-22
Health and Slow Pulse.

Some interesting statements are re-
ported to have been made at meeting
of the Clinical Society, London, showing
that slow pulse may in no wise inter-
fere with health. The most remarkable
case, perhaps, was that of DR.. Hewan.
as related by himself. It seems that,
twenty.one years ago, after prolonged
study and work, his pulse fell from
seventy-two to fifty five, and he felt very
cold; from that time its frequency grad
ually decreased until about eleven years
later, when it was but twenty-four beats
per minute. Its present rate is about
twenty.eight. Notwithstanding this, he
has not suffered from fainting, fits or
cold, is capable Of great physical ex-
ertion-of which evidence is to be found
in his ascent of high mountain-and
his digestion remains unimpaired. An
other speaker said that Napoleon had a
slow pulse, being about thirty to forty
per minute; and another member stated
the rate of horses pulse to be only SIX
Teen.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1877-09-22
Educating a Gorilla.

Pref Owen, Prof. Mivart and others,
attended the recent private reception in
London of the young Berlin gorilla,
named Pongo. Mr.. Frank auckland
tired to teach him to write, but, al
though he did make some marks on the
paper, he preferred to carry the pencil
to his mouth, and swallowed about an
inch of the best Cumberland lead.
Pongo's favorite position is to sit on the
floor and hug stick or an umbrella,
and he is pleased to be trusted with an
umbrella, although he does not always
deserve the confidence, because he has
tendency to open it in new and ex-
peditious way, and no umbrella frame
can resist his very great muscular
strength of arm and jaw. He drank
half glass of beer in the presence Of
the audience, and also ate some roast
beef and potatoes; but ordinarily he
lives chiefly on vegetables, and makes
enormous meals of them. In the morn
ing they give him milk and fruits, cher
ries, curants, raspberries, etc. At mid
day he has basin of boiled rice, and
anything else that he can get. In the
course of the afternoon he has more
fruit, and perhaps some eau sucree OF
wine and water. In the evening more
milk is brought, and this, with bread
and butter and eggs, completes his sup.
per. He goes to bed at eight o'clock,
and sleeps as late as eight the next
But he has learned to smoke
at least when the cigarette has nm am
Der mouthpiece, for he does not like the
;aste of tobacco.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1877-09-22
A Substitute for haS.

There have been experiments made in
Paris recently which have proved so
successful, that owners of gas stock may
become alarmed, for it is claimed that q
substitute for gas has been procured,
which, under the most unfavorable con-
ditions, will be three times cheaper than
gas. It is adapted to indoors and out
doors, inexplosible, odorless, and is
without flicker. It preserves the original
color of the articles which it eliminates.
It is called the Candle Jablochkoff,"
and in no way resembles any Of the cleo
trical lights previously intoduced
though We judge by the fact that the
cost of this new light is said 10 be re-
duced to one-fifteentb of the cost of gas
in manufactures having hydraulic pow
er, that compressed air is an important
factor in the production of the new light.
The candle used lasts an hour or two,
and is replaced by an automatic arrange
ment, thus securing light for any length
of time desired.
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Tho Sewers.

All seed IL In the sewers hands.
Ton thousand sewers through tho land
Passed Needless on their way;
Ten thousand seeds In every hand
or every sort had they.
They cast..seed here, they cast seed there,
They cast seed everywhere.
Tho land forest straightway grew,
With plants Of every kind
And kindly fruits, and poisonous too,
In that wood could you find
For trees grew here, and trees grew there,
And trees grew everywhere.
Anon, AZ many year went by.
Those sewers came once more,
And wandered meath the leaf-hd sky,
And wondered at tho store
For fruit hung here, and fruit hung thore,
And fruit hung everywhere.
Then plucked they many berry bright,
None could their right deny;
And some ate to their long delight,
And some ate but to die
While some plucked here, and some plucke,
there,
And some plucked everywhere.
Nor knew they in that tangled wood
The trees that were their own;
Yet as they plucked az each ono should,
Each plucked what he had sown.
30 do men here, so do men there,
30 do men everywhere.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1877-09-22

It requires quick hearing, sharp
observation, and a good memory to know
always friends peculiar ring of the
house bell, although there is no doubt
an Individuality in that, as in every
other human act. Not to be able to do
this, isnot, however, a proof of dullness
in child or man; but when done by q cat,
is worth noting. A lady in Boston had
cat which for years always left its rug
and went down the stairs to the front
door when its mistress rang, to meet her,
If the doors Of the rooms were open;
but it took no notice whatever of the
ringing Of anybody else.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1877-09-22
The Famine In India.

The statistics of the famine in India
continue TO be portentous. There is a
steady increase, especially in Madras, OF
the number applying for relief. Within
fortnight this has amounted to no
fewer than 1855, 900. About 1900, 900
persons are employed on the relief works
about as many more are the objects of
entirely gratuitous charity. A short
time ago the number actually dependent
upon aims for food was stated in the
House of Commons at 1890, 200. To
these melancholy details it must be
added that the autumnal crops are hope
less in Southern India, very dubious in
Western, Central and Northern India,
and only tolerably good in Easte, India.
The fall Of rain in Madras is spoken of
a. moderate or "light." In Mysore
there have been only "good showers.
In Bombay there has been "good rain
in the Southern Oollectorates, but over
the rest of the famine area, only ga
partial and uncertain" fall. In other
districts there is anxiety, and train is
still much wanted" The general pros
pect is declared to be discouraging;
only an unprecedented rain can make up
the deficiency of the last four months.
The prices of grain continue to be ex-
tremely high in the famine districts
The pressure in the Southern Presidency
being terrible, and grain selling there at
rates double those which ruled in Bengal
three years ago. Trade, however, in
Southern India continues active, and the
stocks Of grain are considered sufficient
or immediate demands.
With the famine has naturally come
Epidemic disease: The mortality from
Ill sources is moderately computed at
100, 900. Cholera and smallpox espe-
tally prevail in Madras and Mysore.
The want of rains has lowered the wells:
he quantity and purity of the water
ave been diminished; and this cause
lone would aggravate cholera. In con-
equence Of these causes, there can be
% isolation Of the cases of smallpox,
nd its ravages are proportionately
multiplied. There is every reason for
elieving that the virulence of both
iseases will increase.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1877-09-22
Population OF Asia and Africa.

The entire population of Asia is larger
by about twenty-five millions than the
estimate given in last years issue OF
Benin and Wagner's work. The increase
mainly falls upon the East India islands
and Anam, the figures in the case of the
latter being more than double those
given in the tables Of last year--viz.:
q, 100000. The population of British
India is rather less than last year, be-
ing 188, 1898, 700, that Burmah being
about 2, $50, 900, including tributary or
protected States. The whole population
Of British India is close on 239, 900, 900.
In q map Of India, which accompanies the
work, the varying density of the popnla-
ton in India is shown, from five inhabi-
tants to over $50 per square mile. The
greatest density is found, of course, about
Calcutta, as also in patches all along the
east coast and over all the northwest
provinces. The population of China is
given as 400, 600, 600, with $500, 900 of
outlying people. Hong Kong seems to
have decreased by upward of two thou
sand since last year, the number now
given being 121, 1856. Japan is set down
as 80, 9,014. With regard to Africa,
the population of Algeria was, 1875,
estimated to be 2, 44S, 961. The popula-
ton of Egypt shows slight increase
over last year, being now 1900, 900.
The inhabitants of Port Said now number
8, $3.50, and of Ismailia 3,779. Many de-
tails are given concerning the area and
population of the Soudan and Central
aud West African States, the results Of
recent explorations. The British pos
sessions in South Africa show an increase
of territory and population, the latter
according to the latest data,
1888, 7O2. According to the latest sta
tistics, the whole population of Australia
to 1857 600; of New Zealand,
421, 1926. In the Fiji islands the native
population seems to be rapidly decreas-
ing, It is calculated now not to exceed
10000, while the white, who in 1872
numbered 2,94O, were last year only
$50.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1877-09-22
Items OF Interest.

A boat race always ends .in row.
A two.foot rule-keep your feet dry.
Woman's province The Isle Of Man.
Twelve women arc postmistresses In
Schuylkill county, Pm.
just few more moons-a few more
swiftly gliding weeks-and You'll DO
kicking yourself for having found fault
with hot weather.
Now ~ he passes by, the owner just
gives glance at his sleigh, and says to
himself no thinks the chickens will
shortl u have to find some other place to
roost.
The patriotic women Of CirOassia arc
selling their hair in order TO provide
funds for wounded soldiers. Some Of
their tresses, four feet two inches long,
have already been sold in London.
When man is working for his board
and the employer cuts his salary down
afty per cent, then times are indeed
what you might call hard, and . man
is justified in resorting to extreme meas
ules.
The statement that the coal fields Of
the world will be exhausted in 1900
years brings no permanent solace to the
man who has to carry the present daily
supply for the family up three pairs Of
stairs.
They were talking about the most
manifest signs Of lunacy. ut is my
opinion" said x, who has seen a great
deal of life, "that the real lunatic is the
man who, when his sincere opinion is
asked-gives it,
There are six insane asylums in New
York State capable of accommodating
{, 500 patients, and additions are being
to made increase the total capacity to
{, 800. The State has now nearly 1000
insane persons.
The pay of the French army officers
has been increased A marshal of France
will get 1904 a year; n general OF
division SO, 1888, and brigadier-general
81, 500. Chaplains will be paid $475 and
chaplains $50.
Magdalene Sehr, residing near Lans-
lale, Pa, will be ninety years of age in
October. Notwithstanding her age, she
s remarkably active, and at present does
he entire household work on farm of
orty acres, and helps with the dairy.
Ter eyesight is excellent. She does not
,se glasses, and is as nimble with the
ewing needle as ever. Her husband,
anthony Sehr, died in 1866, aged eighty
i've wears.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1877-09-22

There is one species Of reasoning of
which we should all beware. 1t is that
of specious argument. put forth 10 de-
fend our position, without reference to
it's truth. 1t may be acute and shrewd,
it may embarrass and even silence our
opponent, but it will destroy the only
purpose for which our reasoning powers
were given us, that of discovering and
establishing truth. The earnest desire
for truth must lie at the foundation of
all the culture of reason, or its main OBJ
ject will be frustrated.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1877-09-22

The land tortoise has two enemies
man and the boa constructor. The
natural defence of the tortoise is to draw
himself up in his shell, and remain
quiet. In this state the tiger, however
famished, can do nothing with him.
The shell is too strong for his jaws or
paws. Man, however, takes him home
and bakes him, and the boa constructor
sw allows him shell and all.
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| A special correspondent sent to New
oastle. KY, by the Louisville Courier
Journal tolegraphs that almost one hun
'dred armed men were in the mob that
hung the three Goodrichs and Simmons.
The iailor, J. NJ. Jones, says: "About
one o'clock in the morning was awak-
ened by loud knocking at the door and
calls Of Where is the jailor9' I hur-
riedly went down and was confronted by
body of about fifteen or twenty men.
They pointed pistols and guns at me
and told me to got the key Of the jail
and go with them. When re reached
the Jail they commanded me to open the
door. They were joined by other men
on the way to the Jail, aud when We got
there some forty or fifty men rushed into
the iail and at once took possession of
the prisoners, and tied ropes around
their necks and led them ont. On the
way out Sam and Joe Goodrich said
We are innocent. No blood Of any
man is on our hands. The mob said in
response : If y0u want to pray get ut
it. Sam then said: "Will you allow
me to send some money to my mother.
They said: YES He then handed me
about $40. They then proceeded down
the street. taking the four to the bridge,
where two were hanged on each side."
The following is published concerning
the crimes for which the men were in
Jail The murders were that Of Parrish
for which Shuck suffered death on the
gsllows; a peddler from Jacksonville,
in Shelby county, named Darrall
Beeler James, son of a member of the
gang, sacrificed by his unfeeling father
because he knew too much about it's af-
fairs, and whose bones were found where
Dick Shuck said they were placed; John
Oman, who was first robbed, attempted
to be killed with o pistol shot which
only broke his arm, and was then taken
in a skiff into the Kentucky river,
weighted with rocks and sunk. Follow.
ing this was the murder of Eli Downey,
cousin of Shuck, who was shot in the
head by Jack Simmons, son of the
king" and robbed of $40. Next came
The murder of an Indian named Gal
Afghan, fr,iit-tree peddler from In
Llama, who WINS first robbed, then knock
I'd on tho head with q stone and thrown
nto the river.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1877-09-22
A Remarkable Case.

A French paper tells of some singular
experiments made by Prof. Verneuil and
others, of Paris, upon patient who had
swallowed quantity of acid, and whose
esophagus was entirely closed in con-
sequence. To supply him food they
were forced to cut an aperture directly
into his stomach. The operation was
successfully made, and the patient, who
is otherwise entirely we'll, has ever since
been receiving nutriment through rub
Der tube fitted into the opening. The
food is reduced to an easily-digestible
form, such as broth or fnely-chopped
meat and vegetables, and is forced
through the tube with small pump.
All communication between the mouth
and the stomach has ceased The OPP
portunity presented by this remarkable
case for scientific investigation and ex-
pertinent has been turned to account.
Prof. Charles Richet states that he has
found that meat, fat, and vegetables
were digested by the patient in three to
four hours. The digestion of milk was
complete within two hours, while water
and alcohol disappeared in less than
three-quarters of an hour. Food is not
taken up by degrees, the volume of the
meal remaining in the stomach without
material alteration until ne close
of the digestive operate N No. H.
entirely in IKE es,
leaving only a few M norsels
visible. Valuable an0 ~ in
formation is expected fxoe erva-
tions yet to be made
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1877-09-22

There is woman at Eureka, Cal, who
dozen years ago was married in dress
costing 81, 600. Now she takes in wash
ing to support drunken husband and
three pairs of twins.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1877-09-22

In one day, the marketmen of New
York, sold $50, 900 watermelons. This,
in their estimation, is the largest single
days sale of the fruit ever known.
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1877-09-22
Splints on n Horse.

"Splints" on the leg of horse are
indications that the animal is not wholly
sound, and inclined to be affected with
other bone diseases. If the splint be-
comes infamed and makes the horse go
lame, give him rest and little physic,
and apply cooling lotions to the affected
parts. After the soreness subsidies, ap-
ply a blister. In long standing cases
several may be required.
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CHANGE OF TIME
WESTERN MARYLAND K. ROAD.
ssu = .,l.;s =,
Aae is -

ON and after Sunday, May l3, 1915
~ Passenger Trains will run as fol-
lows:
LEAVE MECHANICSTOWN
For Baltimore and Westminster at 7:22 a
NJ, and 3:45 p. NJ.
For Hagerstown and Williamsport Ills
A NJ and 7:l3 Z NJ
ARRIVE MECHANICSTOWN
From Baltimore and Westminster at 4
13 A Nj and 7:l3 p NJ
From Wiiliamsport and Ilagcrstown at
7:23 a m, and 3:4 5p NJ
EMMITTsBURG RAILROAD - Change Of
Scl,edule.-On and after Sunday, May l3
trains will leave Emmittsburg at 700 a. m,
and $50 and 6l5 p. m; and arrive at
Rocky Ridge 7.25 a. M, and 3.45 and $40
pm.
And will leave Rocky Ridge 1885 q. m,
and 401 and 6.56 p. m and arrive at En-
mittsburg l. 20 a. m, and 430 and and 7.25
p. m.
Passenger Trains on w. NJ. r. II. leave
Rocky Ridge as follows: Eastward-7.3 3s
q. m, and 401 p. III. Westward 10.j5
a. IN and 656 p. m.
j. NJ HOOD,
Gen'l Manager.
B.H. GRISWOLD,
Genl Ticket Agent.
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Seltthd pnthv.
SMILES Nd TEARS.

You bid me sing gay refrain,
Win from my Tyre note more glad,
And when | chose a brighter strain,
Still-stil you told me it was sad
did not mean it should be so,
MOI was my wisi to make you Sigh;
But You are young, and do not khoW
How joy aud gricftogcthcr lie.
There ever is n minor chord
Struck somewhere in our earthly lays,
Ever a shadow on the sWard
Of brightest scenes whcrcon we gaze.
And while we may not heed the one
Nor hear the other, each is there
Yet lurking in the hlthcst tone,
Yet darkcning the landscape fair.
Thus. often scarcely knowing why,
We cannot look without tear;
And so It is we sometimes sigh,
Tho joyous be the song we hear.
--1rY2sy.
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UNDER FALSE COLOnS.
BY HATTIE MARIA.

u,v;no rghted tna l,mn. and
1r,wr tbo c,,t,;os etiII moro rroso'v
&c + r. .bot ont tha ;ntloanco Of fine
,,,..,,f,., ,.,..,. ovo,;,o U,rrol
uhc lousckcenor) oniatlv withdrew
froo tho l,vorions sittin, room. Ieav.
;ua 1nlan IT,rt,y and HI. SON Harry
At I;bnrtv to eniov the time according
to +h.;r ovn ;,r,;n,t,ons which ;nl,.
IN from n,.. observation -vo I'D he
N . vary a,at rn. ociol manner in.
Ho,,;no, tho+ ovar tha onr.bina al
,l,,t l,,o, , a,,a,,,. orl ,l1 II.
.l,l,, Iol l,oo a,s,
Th, o15,. Mr r1,r+,,, u.,, , ,o,,,..
,;,,l, n,.. ,,;3la ,a r;,h -
,,ro,s,,+ ha,.,,r.,41,.,...., ..,,to.
n.,r., .v,,,...;ro r. tbo ,,,or,rt and
,o,o r;,l, ,.l;,,, Ia l,,J ,>r man,
,o,ro hoo, surrounded ,I;Io hi. l,r,,
lra,, l,;r s1;,htl,. ;,,oro;,.,rol
w;tb gray c.,va him an air If dignitv
AND .aIrr4s,oct Almost hnriol IN
the soft cushions Of his GREAT easy
chair o o,no,ontI, aL.orl,l IN tro,or.
he occasionally rested his ewes upon
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SOCIETIES..

A, i. and 4. NJ, No 155-Meets every
second and fourth Monday in each MONTH
Van B. Oslcr Secretary.
K. of p. No. 67-Mcet every Friday
night. X. Of II. &. s., G. Harman.
l. o. Of 0. r., No. 4G-Mcct every
Thursday night ohm Landers, Sccy'
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CHURCHES.

Methodist Episcopal-Rev. II. p. West
nostor. Sabbath school at a. III. y
w. Stocksdale, Supt.
Lutheran-Rev. J. Sumers, pastor SAB
bath school at o'clock p. NJ. JOS +. WEB
stcr, Supt
limited Brethren--R J. ID Freed, pas
tor Sabbath school at Il o'clock; j.
Baltzell, Supe,intcndcnt.
Norariun-Rev. l.. p. Clcwcll, pastor
sabbath school at o'clock; James Cree
ger, Superintendent. u,.u.
Rou,an Catholic-Rcv. Father William
Hill.
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yaECIIANICSTO w n.

Buyyexs-Nan b Osler.
Commissioners-E L. Boblitz, a. Slick
u G Martin Geo. w. Foreman.
lysrk-E. l.. Bobltz.
Tue Colector-Calcb Peddlcord.
Inst,ndster-Jolm Root.
(hnst1bles-C PcddicoTd and JOIN
A. Renncr.
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ORPHANS COURT.
Orphans' Court meets every Monday and
Tuesday OF each week.
Chief Judge-Wm. J. Black.
associates IolLrunncr and inc
Hightmsn.
Rrgister of WWs-Col. John r. Rouzer
Couatv Conumissioners-Joscph Wood
President; Samuel Hargett, Ezra Toms
Daniel Biscr of j., and A. K Simmons
. Clerk to Commiss,oners-H. F. Steiner.
Collector Of state and County 7"'Fs-"
II Miller.
County Surreyor-Wm. II. Ramsburg
SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS.
President. James w W.Pearrc; Commission
ers-Willjam G Baker, James W. lroNcl'
Joseph Brown, Henry Boyle.
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE,
District No. 15-Frc('k White, Mcchan
icstown. G. l.. Fr0r, GrArrham; Nm. =
Mcpherson, Catsctin Furnace.
REGISTRAR or VOTERS.
District No. 15-Bernard Co!litlo"er.
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a Detroit hotel keeper writes hie
own bill Of fare, thereby saving the
cost Of printing. 1t announces 'Cof-
fee, soupe, rosie befe, fried ham ,boy!-
ed and bakt potatys, frido coul pud-
din, and minis pie
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A man out on Webb street dropef
dead, the other day while beating "a
sitting room cerpet. His wife has
been held to appear at the next term
Of the district court. Dreadful warn.
ing.
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"Don't you Think" she inquired
amiably, "that most men are possessed
Of devil?' lie said he thought
they were, particularly after they are
married.