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ID. NJ. KEY,
Postmaster General.
POLITICS AND PosToFFICEs.

POLITICS AND POSTOFFICES.
WASHINGTON, June IS. - Some
days ago a number of clerks who had
been discharged by the recently APP
pointed Postmaster from the Post0f-
flee in one of the larger cities of the
West visited Washington to lay
their grievances before Postmaster
General Key, and to give some adj
vice as to the conduct of the admin
istration. They represented that the
Postmaster had discharged faithful
and efficient clerks (themselves) and
Mad appointed inexperienced and in
efficient clerks in their stead, and,
moreover, that the present Postmas-
ter was n loyal to the adninistra.
ton; that by appointments and other
acts as well as by words spoken he
had manifested no tility to the
Southern policy of the Administra-
ton, for which offences they asked
his removal and the appointment of
some one who would approve their
political and official devotion. The
Postmaster General informed them
that he would take their papers and
lay the case before the President.
The following copy Of an autograph
letter, written by Judge Key, shows
the result.
POsTOFFICE DEPARTMENT.,
WASHINGTON, June 16, 1877.
Dear Sirs Il have seen the Presi-
dent and presented to him the pa
pers you filed in this Department in
reference to the Postoffice at -,
and we have carefully considered the
same. Your records seem to be good
and your testimonials strong. 1t APP
pears from the evidences in the De-
partment that the office is we'll con-
Quoted at present and that special
agent has made favorable report as
to its present organization and man.
agement, so that the public is not
suffering for the want of good SER
vice. The office is we'll managed
HOW, So UIIdl tlIc COlI pidlHto iHuuc al e
more in the nature of a private than
public grievance. 1t may be land
l do not undertake to say how that
isl that you were not properly treated
by the present postmaster, but yet he
has force which is discharging eff
GENTLY the duties of the Office. To
remove the postmaster might deprive
these persons of their positions, as
the resignation Of the predecessor in
cumbent deprived you of yours, SC
that if wrong has occurred it would
not be redressed by such proceeding
but might be enlarged and extended
The postoffice is not political in
stitution. If it be true, as you state
that the incumbent opposes the poll
CIV of the administration, that he has
a right to do, and it is no cause Of re
moval unless, in his zeal and activi
ty, he sink the postmaster in the pol
itician. If any one, whether he sup
ports or opposes the administration
neglects his duty by being busy
politician, or makes himself obnox
ious by reason Of inconsiderate anC
foolish zeal, he ought to be removed
But if he attends faithfully to his du
ties and makes agood and acceptable
postmaster, he should not be re
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Church ServiceS-.Sunday.

Lutheran Church. preaching Sun.
day morning. by Rev. w. Y. Cline,
at 103 O'Clock.
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No. 75l. In Bankruptcy.
ITO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Tho
L undersigned hereby gives notice Of his
appointment as Assignee OF the estate Of
Thomas f.. Owens & Co., OF Bloomington,
in the County OF Garrett, in said District;
and who was, to wit, on the Both, day OF May,
A. d. 1877, adjudged Bankrupt, upon the Pc
tition of themse' yes, by said District Court.
Dated at Cumberland, the 10th day Of June,
A. ID. 1877.
GILMOR S. HAMILL,
Je13-3t Assignee.
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CATo's FALLS, June 10, 1877,
ED. REPUBLIcAN:-Wear are still
to be found on the land and among
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-06-23
No. 75l. In Bankruptcy.

In the matter of Thomas f. Owens and Will
liam klipstine, partners trading as Thomas
E. Owens e. Co., Bankrupts.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
ASSignee's Notice of Appointment.

In the District Court Of the United
States for the District of Maryland.
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Cloths, CrsSimeres. CdSSinetS, Fan
neLs and Blankets

Which I will EXCHANGE FOR WOOL
on the most favorable terms.
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OAKLAND

! have on hand at present large and desir-
able assortment Of
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moved though he sees fit to oppose
the administration. The President
finds no sufficient cause for change
in the - postoffice.
Very truly,
D. M. KEY,
Postmaster General,
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DRY GOODS.
J.zo Johnson
Broadway. sch ~. and aadss.
invite special attention
70 the opening
this week
New Paris and Berlin
Clocks. salts and Msutlss
many OF which are exclusive styles.
~ Ladies' Furnishing Departments has sssn largely re-
psnshsd with =
Nov Stock.
las dossn Ladies' Tucked Muslin Skirts +oc worth 5sc
G SS:sD n ns muslin csm.
;sss s s., !. y ss sss e e -o"A 81 s'
i.iso light colored Dolmans. 81; worth s. So
Bunting and Seaside suts
The latest novelties Of the season in exclusive styles
adapted for tho seaside mountain travelling
India shswis
open and dled centres
extensive vart.ue.
Is opsn centres. SOS: reduced from 500
@ Sssn .ss..: 80 .Sssss ,1SI
81 sa centres $780, reduced from Sis Sis
~ Giied centres 81 So; reduced from $225.
full line shetland snawls. from Soc to S.
100 per cent on last seasons prices
Tho Millinery Department
win exhibit
choice selection Of pari,aa Bonnsts aud roond Hats
ec pattern. tn hsv. not been shown heretofore
country.
our stock Of un.rimmed Bcnness IL sxssnsyssnd
new shapes.
pan,eheny Aimee ulsdiaso- Equestrian.
In french chip. Tuscan. Leshorn and Milan
,,s ss pr S, &c: mil
iinery houses
The varied assortment Of Flowers Feathers ornsment:
and kbbonss very and consists o. rns latest
selves tho mos. careful attention. orders given
lherein are promptly filled.
Boot and Shoe Department
10 thoroughly assorted with an extensive variety
Spring Boots
dress and evening wear
aiarre assortrensc
': School 81" Shoes ss.'
Gsnilsmens Boots and Shoes
Toilet Slippers. Ties and ovsrshsss
Ia large variety.
Housekeeping Fabrics.
We Offering
Reduction
of 90 cent less the I'm porter's
prices. and they consist OF Blankets,
Table Linen. Shectngs Pillow case Linens
800 dozen Napkins s.. worth 70
Towels. So. worth 81 rs.
7 pieces ali linen fancy shse,ings, a5 cents yard worth
4pccnts.
6l2 Marseilles Quilts s.. worth So -
Silks Dress Goods Laces. Parasos Umbrellas,
Fans White Goods IIandscrchiefs Cloths.
Hosiery and Gloves.
200 dozen PERKINS, celebrated :-Button. Paris made.
Kid Gloves 81 %. worth 81 rs.
Boys Suits. Hats and Caps.
Carpets and Upholstery.
Samples grauitously all parts OF the country
J. 4 G. JOHNSTON.
Broadway, 9Th ~ aud Did St.
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REMOVAL. occupying the
REMOVAL TWO SPACIOUS BUILDINGS ENTIRE.
REMOVAL and adding several new departments
ou,,or 10 their business
REMOVAL Having disposed OF the larger portion Of
pvvor, our stock ~ our great clearing out sale
70 win opsD
REMOVAL
REMOVAL
REMOVAL
REMOVAL
REMOVAL
REMOVAL.
MOURNING GOODS.
WHITE GOODS.
LISKys AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS,
DoxEsrlcs.
LACEs AND EMBRoIDERIEs,
REMOVAL.
HOSIERY AND UNDERWEAR,
REMOVAL
REMOVAL.
combining the desirable styles
with the lowest possible prices
REMOVAL N''
CONTINUANCE OF TIE GENEROUS
REMOVAL -
LITERALLY EXTENDED TO US IN
THE PAST
w. n. oosxLrsc. oosKLIsa Co.
r. W. CHivvIs
600 and 81 Broadway.
between llth and 18th Sta
swo blocks above 4. 7. stewart Co.
~ - = ''- 80 - Our Jul ASSORTMENT OF
REAL AND IMITATION LAcEs.
AND ARE NOW DISPLAYING
FRESH IMPoRTArIoNs OF
POINT GAZE xSD
TRIMMING LAcEs,
LACE. HAT AND BONNET sCARFs.
ALSO
0urSE E AL HEP E5Es
NEWEST SHADES. WITH LACE TRIMMINGS 70 MATCH
FORMING WITH OUR EXTRAORDINARILY bisP FAY
or
EXPRESS svGES1R LAcEs
AN
EXCEEDINGLY RICH AND
A. T. STEWART 1 CO..
BROADWAY. 4rH Av.. 9TH AND 10TH srs.
SIIKs:
IN ADDITION TO OUR SUPERB DISPLAY OF
BLACK. coLoRED AND FANCY SILKS.
N ws AnE o saEsEA9' soaE
SPECIAL BARGAINS
FANCY SILKS, FROM SOC. TO 75c. PER YARD.
BLACK SILKS. FROM 75c TO 81 PER YARD.
coLoRED SILKS. FROM 81 UPWARD
SUPERIOR QUALITY asS s :: g es
THESE ARE LOWER PRICES
FOR SILKS OF EQUAL QUALITY
THAN aAvs BEEN o Pfc Eo,,I y SINCE ,se,
A. T. STEWART 4 CO.,
BROADWAY. 4TH Av., 9TH AND 10TH srs
FKEsn lMroRrArIoNs
or
LADIES' SUITS AND MANrLEs.
THE PRODUCTIONS OF THE CELEBRATED ARTISTS,
PiSGAr. WORM. noDRIQUEs PAsQUALE, JORDAN.
LATEST PARTISAN,
LONDON AND BERLIN STYLES,
IN ALL THE NEWEST FABRICS AND DESIGNS.
ALSO.
SPRING SUITS AND COSTUMES.
OUR owx MANUFACTURE,
UNSURPASSED FOR STYLE AND WORKMANSHIP.
DRESSES. SUITS AND GARMENTS
MADE TO ORDER AT SHORT NOTICE,
EQUAL IN EVERY RESPECT
AND WARRANTED TO FIT.
A T. STEWART CO.,
BROADWAY. 9TH Av. 9TH AND 10Th SITS.
D. JucLA's
make OF Parts Kid Gloves
extensively.
2'buttons. 81 20. 81 so. 81 rs IS
buttons, 81 40. 81 s.. 81 TO-
90 Broadway. New York.
1850 ohe.,nn, 81. Philadelphia
A
1.-THE: E. Il. /. /. ::
600 IN EEEE ii ILL ILL SIS
DRESS GOODS.
ais 9Th av.. between 10Th and Goth Sta
win be opened Monday larres, and best assorted
stock OF Dress Goods shown 9Th comprising nil
the novelties Spring Goods, extremely low prices
We shall open Monday
Two cases black French Cashmere 34c. worth soc.
One case 40 inch French Cashmere 49c. worth zoe.
Three eases 4cnch Black Cashmere, very fine. at Gle
| worth su,.
One case 4S inch Cashmere SIC. worth 81 % And oil
/ other grades as cheap in proportion.
Also decided in black aud coorcd Silks. which
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DRY GOODS.
T,os0 TAYLOR
GREAT aEDu01 4SE I 4 EHIoEs 10 MEET
r1Acx r1A zHzssE5 PRESS s!h sscr.
isss E E$sHss :: ss|Ss 81; i
i g. g: S SSEHEE f fEiSE ]. i & &
sy Sp T Sosy M AFs n n 5HE
aEST II Will RErAY vfsiT.
ALI THE NEWEST FABRICS AND coLoRs IN 3
PARIS DRESS GOODS NOVELTIES.
Bis i4SSs
yhLoURs, AkMuRE AosAlQUE and ALpINEs in the
sEAUriFuL, xEw DESIGNS IN FRENCH CAN
0"'o ALI " AZ GsE GRE 2nSAS sapucED PRICES
OUR MOURNING DEPARTMENT
FLsfEfS ynRSisukD With With ali bksiEsEik SAD
HENRIETTA CLOTHS ana BoMBAzINKs from 81 IS
kh chor ri and
DEXp D'ErEs. Lupin's bes. goods. from s. yard up
s.d I. q ns
c hoY nK Is :. widths ana
bcrs tor veiings and trimmings.
MOURNING RucHlSGs. yARors. TIES HANpKER-
CniEFs COLLARS and CUFFS. JETS; K I,i s IL
ExSETTTESS = fso.ins Ssys1; ;S Ara Ls.s
GARNET JET EAsRiNGs. PENDANTS, PINS and
sSSE .as aEDES II EDh r
CLOAK DEPARTMENT..
rw IA SLoAKs wKsrs oLN a IYsj 50 ;,o1onrp
CoTHs. best shapes beautifully finished. ST. 49, - to
s, sAcouEs in BLACK and LIGHT coLoEED CLOTH.
rhAls ssa amMuHE SILKS THE
NEW 6oLMASs Ia CASHMERE and DRAP D'ETE.
. yEAH sEEs s.rn Efek p g A.
Sr sRSs g 70 AoR
SAMPLES or GOODS AND eArALoegEs Or LADIES LADIES
st 81 r Shhc cegsHsg okpEEs gok s6ops
Of fl tkfb, R RfSH'' elASaHs d xSb
d% %nsDEb bAf rs Dnsf fSR SSH-
LORD TAYLOR, 7
GRAND. cHRY sEW 4 4SRK FORSYTH SITS
A.:
JOHNSON BROTHERS ! CO.
UNION SQUARE.
have Jus, opened two cases OF
FRENCH TRIMMED
HATS and BoNNETs.
the vary LATEST NOVELTIES for shs spring season.
ALSO
several new shapes in French and American
STRAW GOODS.
not 10 be found elsewhere.
The largest assortment Of new shades in
OSTRICH and FANCY FEATHERS.
with the newest and most rare designs in
FRENCH FLOWERS
to be found sr the city.
RIBBONS
good quality eros GRAIN Ribbon in No. 7. Is cents; No.
.. Is cents; No. IL. 10 cents; No. 10. % cents
All the novelties out FANCY and SATIN FACED gros
grain equally low prices
A GOOD quality eros GRAIN SASH. s-inch. rs cents;
s-neh 20 csnts; finch. so cents; sinch, e5 cents;
slneh. 70 cent. ana upward
BONNET SILKS.
cgEpss and FANCY TISSUES.
A large line of Torchon Laces
from cents upward
Colored Hamburg Embroidercs for dress trimmings
10 cents and upward.
SILK and straw embroidered Nets and Laees
in al the new shades
Novelties in Swiss and Lace Jackets.
at 4 sfuti; T"s's 81
Great bargains Ladies' Misses Infants Underwear
Bias tucked embroidered and Dued Drawers 60 cents
Fun szo Skirts aocluster tucks. e5 cents.
Infants long and short Slips, 50 cents.
We continue for this week the sale ola
large lot OF
CoRsErs
at 80 cents; worth 81.
rAnAs ais very 2sD f'': st hs'' SssEnL1As
Full lines Of DRESS TRIMMINGS,
HOSIERY. GLOVES, &c, &c.
JOHNSON BROTHERS co.,
"a and 81 East i4th st.,
UNION SQUARE.
A..
F: F. :; II
PPP RRRR III SIS II mn n
{: 4 AZ Ell Ell s sss $ IiI Il an m IN
FFrFL 90 W A wEEEE RRR cCc 90
FrF / . q wyww ZEE ihRR ! % 9
. WvvW X re CO o
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PARASOLS AND sun UMBRELLAS.
Full lines Of DRESS TRIMMINGS,
HOSIERY. GLOVES, &C., &c.
JOHNSON BROTHERS 4 CO.,
"a and 81 East i4th st.,
UNION SQUARE.

E err; 4 + s''f Ss||Ess'ss 4 MI
s: s sAA$ HAAf SIS t "a II
!: ( III i # sss i i I II N N
Ere / 3 ooWw y " EErr EKrrh g CO 3
! t,r,. 900 90 WY EErrsk nsc cc6 oo
Importers.
invite the attention OF buyers to their latest
TX ooooy yyEEhEE rrTTrIIII EEEEE sssss
SNSo oy.y ZEE / I il ZEE sssss
\ N N 90 . v EEEn LII. I II khEEr sssss
in rich French Flowers, fancy Ostrich Feathers and
feather Trimmings Bridal Appointments and Wells Floral
Garnitures Tor ball and evening costumes arranged TO
ordern
J~rainicres Vases and Baskets, hllcd with beautiful
tropical Leaf Plants aud Bouquets "a specially" To
trade and institutions a discount
Goods sent o. o. d.. with privilege of OK aiming
THE PARTISAN FLOWER COMPANY
20 East 18th ST., four doors west OF University place
l. LOEWENSTEIN, Proprietor.
No. Rue de Clery. PARIS
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CARrErs,
Oiicioths Lace Curtains, &c.
Great reduction in prices
The largest assortment in the city to select from.
New spring styles.
Moquc,tcs Administers velvet Carpets in designs
r,b

Moqucttcs Administers and velvet Carpets in designs
. and rich coiorngs, from s. per yard.
BODY Brussels
In great variety. from 81 30 per yard
Tapestry Brussels prices defyng all competition Over
80 patterns to select from for parlors, nails and
stairs, VITA Borders TO mnch
lnxrains-Rare bargains. A manufacturers stock, pnr
chased AT great sacrifice. will be disposed OF less
than manufacturers prices q good ingram ranging
II from @Oc. per yard upward,
MattincsWhitr, red check aud fancy Just received
. cargo, from zoe yard aud upward.
Turkish Carpets Rugs and Mats Just received large
consignment direct IRON all sizes, from i
small door mat ito large sized carpet prices
Immediate sale.
oilcloshs from 10 yards wide specially
Lace Curtains The entire range. from Nottingham
~ per pnir TO the finest eal lace imported
. Nottingham Nets and Cottage Drapery.
Real Lace from 10 cents; CretOnncs, Furniture
thintEes Cords and Tnss.Is rrnyes
,iimps. &C. embroidered Piano and Table
Covers.
Window Shades aud Cornices OF every description
An examination OF goods and prices solicited.
SHEPPARD KNAPP.
1si aud ISJ 9Th nv
One door below 18th IT,. New York
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PASis.
IA Petit IT. Thomas
Nouveautea
Rue du Bac 81 20, 81, ~, &c. Rue de rtTniver
site 20.
This house, established upward OF City years uni
sally known and famed OF the finest Adjustments
IN Paris. In which thorough confidence be placed
Noted tor being remarkably cheap In its immense prem
ises will ue found the most complete OF silks
the celebrated fabrics of Bonnet. Ponson
hres. novelties OF Fancy silks India and French Cash
lndics. Furs cotton and thread Sus Hosiery Gloves. RIB
tons Trimming Carpct- Articles OF Furniture Wedding
Outfits English assistants. Fixed price.
II EEP's CUSTOM SHIRTS. MADE TO MEASURE
NNery best Tor 80 no obligation 20 keep OF Keep
sllrts unless perfectly satisfactory. 623 broadway.
LrRENCH PAPER HANGINGS, &C.
fine Gold Paper pc per roll: fine Paper 10 fine Gold
per yard. JAMES W COATES,
2Si Hudson st., below Spring
II EEP's sHIRTs.-vERy BEST QUALITY. VERY
IN lowcst prices. address and samples
Hall the usual cost saved. 623 Broadway.
RIO GET VERY BOTTOM PRICES Buy DIRECT
from manufacturers only cash other plan
batton prices That !. the way KEEPS Shirts
sold. This nard the middlcmcn but can't help
that kEEP " bound to supply the people with the best
and cheapest Shirts In the world Six tor ~ IL KEEP
prices the very best made measure 623 Broadway
The place.
ELEGANT BLACK CLOTH RIDING HABIT FOR
Lsaie- cheap. Call " 221 5th aw
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1877-04-26

back Now come home with me
to supper and see the babies. 1t
will do you good"
~ took the note and accepted the
invitation, and after that went to
his house frequently. until he moved
away and gradually 1 lost sight of
him.
81 had returned the loan, but it
was impossible 30 repay the good
that little act Of kindness did me,
and L guess Jim Kendri:k's little
girl won't want for anything, if l
can prevent il"
Then turning again to the child
whose bright eyes were open now,
the engineer said to her /:
''I'll take you homo with me when
we get to Wayne, My wife will fix
you up and Wen write aud find out
whether those Vermont folks want
you or not. If they do, Mary, !
shall go on with you. But if they
don't care much about having you,
you shall stay with us and be our
little girl, for we have none of our
own. You look very much like your
father-God bless him."
Just then the eastern train whistled,
Engineer Frank vanished out of the
car door and went forward to the
engine, wiping the tears with his
coat sleeve, while the conductor and
passengers could not suppress the
tears this little episode evoked dur
ing the twenty minutes stop at Al
lens Junction. N. Y. Mdepcndent.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1877-04-26
THE BEST EUTDENCE

TIE following letter from Rev j.. s. Be 4,
Pastor OF ". r. Church. Natick, Mass viii
| be read with interest by many physicians.
Also, those suffering from the same disease
rs afflicted the son ofthe Rev. L. y. Best No
person can doubt this testimony, as there Is
no hOubt about the curative powers OF
VEG ETINE:
NATICE, Mass, Jan, |, 1871.
Mr.. IL, X. STEVENS: Dear Sir-We have
good reason for regarding your VEG Ell 4
medicine OF the greatest value. We feel
assured that 1t has been the means of saving
our sons life. He Is now seventeen years of
age; Tor the last two years he has suffered
from necrosis OF his leg, caused by scrofll-
louS affection, and was so far reduced that
nearly all who saw him thought his recovery
impossible. 4 council of able physicians
could give us but the faintcst hope OF his
ever rallying, two Of the number declaring
that he was beyond the reach OF human re-
medieS, that even amputatiOn could not
save him, as he had not vigOr enough to en-
dure the operation. just then we cammenc-
ed CiviHg him NEGETING, and from that
time to the present he has been continuous.
ly improving lie has lately resumed his
studies, thrown away his crutcheS and cane
and walks about cheerfullY and strong.
Though there Is still some discharge from
the opening where the limb was lanced, we
have the fullest confidence that in n little
time he will be perfectly cured.
He has taken about three dozen bottles Of
VEGETINE, but lately uses but little, as he
declares that he Is too well to be taking
medicine. Respectfully yours.
r.. ). BEST,
Mrs l., O. T. RESr
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1877-04-26

The Rev. Cyrus Jeffries, of Cen
tire county, must be somewhat re-
markable person. According to the
Osceola ReveiLle he has cleared no
less than twelve farms, built twelve
houses and twelve barns and planted
twelve orchards. 10 this is added
the business OF cabmet-making, mill
wrighting, numbering. plumbing,
granting, and glazing. Profession
ally he is known as teacher, preacher,
doctor. editor, author, poet, novelist,
and historian. Besides all these
strings to his kite, che is an accom-
plished artist, having few equals in
house, sign, landscape and portrait
painting" He also served in the
Legislature of Indiana, was engaged
i'll commercial pursuits, manufactur-
ed patent medicine and organized
and established a new UNCONVENTIONAL
church. In his younger days he was
an active sportsman "a '.brag shot Z
and asuccessful fisherman. Andthe
still lives.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1877-04-26

PREACHER, BANKER AND Sw1ND-
LER.-Rev. Zebulon Phillips, of
Amsterdam, N. Y, one Of the most
prominent men in that part of the
State, has abseonded with a large
amount of money belonging to a
firm of which he was a member.
Mr. Phillips began life as a Metho-
dist preacher and was member of
the Troy Conference. lie was for
merlY financial manager of the
Methodist Book Concern, and treas
urer of a Methodist school in Troy.
Some time ago he resigned from the
ministry and became a member of
the banking firm Of Morris &
Phillips of Amsterdam.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1877-04-26
Cats and Snakes.

1t is not often that we hear any
cerdit rendered to the cat TOR either
Intelligence or affection and it is
therefore pleasing to be able to re-
cord two instances in which one, if
not both, of these qualities is shown
In n remarkable manner in this ami
NAL. A gentleman writing from In
dia to a friend in England, a few
mouths ago, says of pet Persian
cat. 81 was lolling on the sofa,
drowsilY parusing the newspaper, n
few mornings ago, when Tom came
and stood near me meTlRg in a
plaintive way, as if to attract atten-
ton. Not wishing to be disturbed,
| waved him off. He, however, re-
turned in minute or so, and this
time jumped on to the sofa, and,
looking me in the face, renewed his
noise more vigorously. Losing pa
tience, l roughly drove him away.
He then went to the door OF the adj
joining room, and stood there new
ing most piteously. Fully aroused,
l got up and went towards him. AS
| approached, he made for the fur
ther corner of the room, and began
to show fight, bristling up flourish
ing his tail. 1t at once struck me
that there was an Hnwelc0me visitor
in the room, which Tom wished to
get rid of 4; and sure enough, in look
ing towards the corner, discovered
q cobra cOiled up behind q bookshelf
under a dressing table. The noise
made by our approach aroused the
snake, and he attempted to make off
but dispatched hlm with my gun,
which was ready loaded close by.
You should have seen Toms salts
faction. lie ran between my legs,
rubbing himself against them caress-
ingly, as if to say, ,'Well done, mas
ter.' The snake measured five feet
seven inches in length"
The friend to whom this incident
is related, after reading it to ne,
went on to say, that some years ago,
when i'll India with her father, the
family were gathered after tea, one
rainy evening, listening to one of
their number who was reading an
interesting story. While thus enga-
ged, cat of which her father was
very fond jumped on his knee, and,
moving about in restless manner.
began to new in a louder key than
usual. The old gentleman, as he
was wont, commenced to caress the
cat, expecting thereby to euiet it
but to no purpose. 1t showed signs
OF impatience, by jumping down and
1p again, mewing vigorously the
whole time. Not wishing to be in
teri lupted lii what was going on, he
called for servant to put the cat
out of the room; but PuSs,. would
not tamely submit to an indignant
turnout, and commenced cIaYing at
the old mans feet. This hethought
was going toe far, he rose to chas-
tise the eat, but, ere he had time to
do SO, he discovered it was nothing
less than timely warning which
Puss had given him, for not far from
where he sat there was under table,
a small, venomous snake, which |
probably would have bitten him had |
he molested or tranpled on it. The |
reptile was Immediately killed and |
Fuss ceased mewing.- Chambers |
Journal.