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not rotribution enough. They hung the
body up, drawing altogether on the rope
as though the soul was still in the mau-
gled, inanimatcd form, and could appre
ciate its agony, and fired hundreds OK
bullets into the riddled corpse, swaying
there 50 dreadfully. Then these mere
madmen cut it down, and, setting afro
the ruined cabin, cast the body on tho
blaze, with savage gee and loud laugh
ter at inhuman wit, as they jolod about
his fate. The pyre aud body were con-
sumed together The smoke Of the dread
ful revenge was changed to azure mist in
the purity Of the upper air, and suu-gild
ed, like the wreath curling from your
own loved hearth. The avengers washed
tho blood from their hands in n limpd
brook, which stroye for miles to free it,
self Of this stain cruelty imposed upon il.
The sun sank glorjouslY behind the pur-
Pile mountains, that seemed to blush at
the memory of :ha sanguiuo sight they
had looked upon. Darkness mtrcirullv
threw its mantle over the blood stained
valley, seeking to hide forever the seeno
the day had Witnessed and soften mems
hearts with its sweet influence. But tho
end was not yet. Tho morning sun cast
its first glances on the last scane in this
awful tragedy aud tho worst for It saw
women washing the duad mnn's ashes ia
the pans from which tomorrow they
would smilingly otler draugh;s OF milk or
crspy and snowy biscuits, to sayo tba
gold he might have in his pockets.
Drop the. curtain. The incredible dra-
ma is ended.
just how many persons the Vigilance
Committee at Virginia City and neigh
borhood found it necessary to put 10
death do not know &hcro wero sever
al scores, and the rcst OF the vilaiu3 ael.
When Slado was hung the last support d. t
outlawry gave way, aud the reign og ter
ror was over. Tho Nigiantos slowly dis.
appeared from view, but never disorgon
lied, and every year since, even to ths
present week, has Witnessed the assertion
of thoir determined power in the form ot
a seer ct warning to bad mon whom the
law would not or could not rcach which
warnings, il not hcodod, wcro followed
by sudden and merciloss administration
Of justice-justioo, not in the tcchaical
construction Of the statute nor, on tho
other hand, as name to hido malicious
vengeance, but in fact, aad as protca-
ton to the widely scattered and weak
population, for whom the wgis ot Goyeru-
mont and law affords utterly inadequate
shelter from tho assassiu aud thi.'. r9r.
Forest djM StrcUW.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-01-19

A CLOCK THAT STRIKES THIRTEEN
The Duke Of Bridewater was very fond OF
watching his men at work, especially
when any enterprise was on foot. When
they were boring for coal at Worsley, the
Duke came every morning, and looked
on for long time. The men did not
like TO leave off work while he remained
there and they became dissatisfied with
having to work so long beyond the hour
at which the bell rang that Brlndley had
difficulty in getting a sufficient number o {
hands 10 continue the boring, On inquiry
he found out the cause and communicated
it to the Duke, who from that time made
it point ofimmediately walking off when
the bell rang returning when the men
had resumed work, and remaining with
them usually until six o'clock. lie OBJ.
served, however, that though the men
dropped work promptly as the bell rang
when he was not by, they were not nearly
struggling in many minutes after time
He asked to know tho reason and the
mems excuse was that, though they could
always hear the clock when it strucl;
twelve, they could not so readily hear it
when it struck only one. On hearing this,
the Duke had the mechanism of the clock
altered 50 as to make it strike thirteen at
one o'clock-which it continues to do to
this day.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-01-19

A LAKE county paper tells this about
farmer Of that region A few evenings
ago, hearing hog squeaing, and think
ing a dog was killing it, he took candle
in one hand and revolver in the other,
and hurried to the scene of trouble
When his little dog that had followed had
demanded satisfaction as to the cause of
the hog noise, the cracking of the brush
mingled with huge snortng, sent the
rancher up treo-not for safety, of
course, but to get an elevated position to
call to his wife for help. Ho remained
elevated about an hour, when help arriv-
ed, and to the surprise Of all, found the
rancher and huge bear up same tree
The bear was shot, and the man rescued
1t is thought that lac will survive if his
nerves ever get quiet again but he will
never climb another tree in the night
when pigs have been squealing.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-01-19

VINO DISCOVERED THE TELEGRAPH
A new claimant to the honors Professor
Morse has so long enjoyed rs the inventor
of the telegraph comes in the person CT
DR.. j. Il. Nicklin, - resident of Middle
town, West Virginia. This gentleman
states, that in 1888, on or about the Sd
day OF March, he was in the Medical De-
partment of the Cincinnati College, OK
perimcnting with small galvanic bat
terry. Or the table short bar or belt of
iron was placed, and above tho batteries
a longer iron bar was horizontally attach
ed to frame. Holding this belt up
against the under side of the bar in the
mercury attached to the battery, he dip
ped the end Of the wrapped wire and
withdrew it alternately in quick success
sion, with n rapid clicking of the bolt
against the bar resulting, as the circle
was formed and broken. In the course OF
tho experiments this phenomenon gave
rise to, it occurred TO him that iftwo bolts
were used and placed foot apart, they
would fall simultaneously to the table
when the wire was withdrawn. The nexl
thought suggested was, that similar re.
suits would be eproducod though these rod,
were thousand miles apart. Like 9
flash, the thought seized him, that with q
battery at each end of the wires, speedy
intelligence could be sent great distances
He tried to purchase tho battery of Dr.
Rogers, but that gentleman would moi
dispose oft. Upon his return home, he
set about having a battery made for him
self, confident that in time he would be
able to work out his idea. lie confined
his discovery to Dr. Swan, friend, and
to several other persons. Before he was
able TO complete his objects, Professor
Morse announced his discovery. DR..
NicklIn sends with his statement the GER
tiflcates Of the gentlemen to whom he
announced his success. The date of these
early experiments was in 1898, four years
before Professor Morse demonstrated his
great discovery Btdde.
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Weaverville, January 10, 1878.

Typos AS AcToRs.-" Printers did you
say ?" remarked Mr.. Stuart Robson in
quiringy ofthe San reporter, few nights
ago, as he was on the way to Boston
train. "Why, my dear boy, all the lead
ing actors have worked with the stick
and rule at the case. There's J. II. Stod-
dard, one of our best 'old men : he was
a typo, and good one, too. Then there's
Montague, of Wallack's. Montague that
half Murray Hill is breaking its heart
over, was type-setter on the London
F40, and that at not a very remote pc
riod, either. Then there's Harry Crisp
and Lawrence Barrett-both were print.
ers. Barrett had an humble origin, but
he has been studious, and is now one of
the best read men in the profession. John
Moore, of the Fifth Avenue Theater is
another typo. Joe Jefferson the best actor
of modern times, once earned his bread at
the case. SO did that capital comedian,
w. II. Crane as did William Warren,
Of Boston, and Charles Burke, Of Phila-
delphia. OF dead actors, who achieved
worldwide fame, William Il. Burton
and James w. Wallack, Jr., belonged to
the craft. John Persele was a compost
tor. SO was your humble servant, but |
think | was better printer than am an
actor. l believe Neil Bryant was a fly
boy, and l am sure Barney Williams was
one. Steve Fiske, of the Fifth Avenue
Theater, had something to do with news
papers, but | am not certain that he was
ever employed in a mposing-room -
Theodore Hamilton another good actor,
was sub-printer for years. had almost
forgotten Charles Fisher He used to
stick type like race-horse. IN. Y.
SUu.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-01-19

A DIsCovERY.-Our women physicians
ought to hunt through the British Army
records backward from 1865, and get the
material for biography of DR.. James
Barry. He was an army surgeon for
more than fifty years. He was an invet-
crate smoker. His temper was testy,
causing frequent breaches of army disci-
pline, and, at one time, while stationed at
the Cape of Good Hope, causing him
to fight duel. He travelled in the service
to many distant localities, and won his
way to high rank by persistent attention
to his professional duties, and unusual
skill and boldness as an operating surgeon.
At his death, in July, 1865, he was at the
head ofinspectors general of hospitals. The
day after his death startling discovery
was officially announced. DR.. Barry
was woman. His, or rather her sex,
had never been suspected, by even the
most intimate friends.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-01-19

THE country school teacher is a person
who occupies position favorable for large
and healthy influence. He is teacher ol
"reading, writing and arithmetic" )" but OF
much more. In school he has many
classes in various branches of study such
as an advanced education requires, to all
of which it is expected he can give intel
lgent attention. But the whole school is
II class to which he is giving instruction in
department and general good conduct
No matter how much textbook training
he may have given them, his scholars will
not be gamers If he fails to teach them
courte;E refinement. trGthfulness and ali
the moral qualities that are necessary to
the formation Of good characters.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-01-19

VANITY FATAL TO RATs.-A corres-
pondent writes to the Germantown Tcic-
Graph: "I do not think ii Is generally
known that rats and mice vii 60 into -
trap much more readily il a piece aflook
ing glass ia put in any part OF the trap
where they can SEQ themselves. They
are social little creatures, and whore they
SEQ any Of their tribe there they will 60.
| am quito sure of the effect the looking
glass has, as properly baitod my trap
for whole week without being able To
coax one oftho depredators in but the
first night after putting in the looking
glass | caught two very large and
ono small ratand every night since this
device has mado one or mare prisoners.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-01-19
THE WORKERS WIN"
BY LIZZIE poTEN.

The seed which lies insert and cold,
win neither flower or fruitage bear,
Unless it struggles through tho mould
For light and air.
The soul that seek for Freedoms prize
Must Freedoms battle first begin
True effort never vainly dies.
Tho workers win.
Through weary years ofwant and woe
The soul irresoluto must watt
While he who strikes the timely blow
win conquer fatc
The might that nerves the hero's arm
Springs from the manly might within
Tho coward only flies from harm.
The workers win.
The snail may gain her mountains hight
BY toiling onward day by day,
While swifter feet who trust their might
Shall idly stay.
The saints who wait upon tho Lord,
And wage no war on shame and sin,
See Craft and Cunning win reward.
The workers win.
Old Superstition rcars the shrine,
And heaps it high with shining gold,
And birthrights of the soul divine
Are bought and sold;
And Doubt, and Fear, and Death, and Hell
And Want, and War, and Shame, and Sil
Their ranks by countless thousands swell.
Tho workers win.
Yet truth shall sound her bugle call,
And Justice draw her flaming sword
Tho spirit Of the Lord on all
Shall be outpoured.
A countless host, unseen, but near.
To hopeful human hearts akiR,
Repeats the words oflofty cheer:
Tho workers win"
Oh ! fainting soul, take heart of grace !"
Though dangers in thy pathway lie,
Pursue thy heaven appointed ways
With courage high.
Ono grand, eternal law controls
Tho life without-the lite within.
Heaven is no place for idlo souls
Tho workers win.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-01-19

A FAMILY GRouP.- Deacon Jones aud
wife Of Kirkland, H., are blessed with
eleven children, ana have bat one win
dow in the front Of their house. The
children have fashion OF running to the
window whenever they hearany one pas
ing by. Tho other day an urchiu was
walking by the house when the young-
sters. as usual, ran 10 the window "llc-
10 !" cried the boy, The deacon ran out
to see what was tho matter. "Is there
any one dead ?" s,ed theurchin. "No,"
cred tho aston-hcd deacon. Why ,"
" Because" said the hoy, there is ono
pane Of glass in tho window tba, has not
got u young ones lacoin t."
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TRINITY COUNTY.
OFFICIAL DIRECTOR RY |:
COURT TERMS:

"'strict COmrt-Second Monday in April,
August and December
Nou"iy COurt-First Monday in anu
A'y' March, May, July, September and No
yember.
T0O"te COurt-(Same as County Court)
=. hoard OF superVisOrs--First Monday
''oruary' May, August and November
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The week before last brought consid
erable prosperity to David Micholl. of
South Union, Ky. First his wife gave
him pair Of twins, then valuable marc
two colts, next a Durham COW two calves,
and after that he discovered ten little pigs
grunting around his favorite sow; and in
every case the increase represents the
male gender.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-01-19

Coop old Uncle Jonas, one cold morn
ing when he was hunting for the matches
" when L die hope I'll go where | won't
have to make the fire every morning. -
"You needn't fret about that" snapped
his wife from under the blankets, you'll
find the fire all ready for you-neyeE tear'
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-01-19

EATING PHlLoPENA.-Our young folks
do not understand how to conduct "phil
openical" operations. The customs orig
mated from the Germans, and. the follow
ing explains the m0duS operandi in that
country : When the couple meet after
eating philopena no advantage is taken of
the other until one of them pronounces the
word ''philopena." This Is the warning
that now the sport is to begin. Let us
suppose that gentleman calls upon la
dy. She invites him to walk in and at
the same time speaks the talismanic word.
If he accepts to walk in he is lost until
she removes the ban by telling him to go
away. Ii she asks him TO take off his
hat, he must resolutely keep it on if to
be seated, he must stand, or if Mt the TIA
Bile she should hand him any article which
he accepts, she wins the forfeit. During
all this time he endeavors to take her by
surprise, for the acceptance of an offer
from the other wins the game. Both are
constantly exercising their wits to pre-,
vent being caught, and the sport often
goes on all evening. Perhaps the gentle
man brings little present and says,
knowing that | shall lose my phiopena,
| have brought it along-here it is" II
she is caught off her guard by the smooth
speech, she loses, for he Immediately
claims the forfeit. Ii neither wins at the
first meeting, the sport Is continued to the
second, and it may happen that half a
dozen parties meet all at the same time,
all anxious to win of their phiopena
partners, so that the scene often becomes
ludicrously amusing. 1t is diamond cut
diamond" in very truth.
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Long Branch Cor. of the Graphic.
A Wicked Story by Hugh HASTINGS

Hugh Hastings latest story is that
an old subscriber wrote to him to stop
his newspaper on account of his hos
tility to Governor Tilden. Hugh re-
piled by letter: my antagonism
began in my youth, when from the
window of Erastus Corning's store in
Albany saw old Moses Tilden and his
son come into town from Lebanon to
sell herbs, and that boy Sam was
pointed out to me as the chap who
sold JOB Gould, the herb doctor.
grated turnips for horseradish. I
think Sam Tilden has been selling tur.
nips for horseradish ever since" The
subscriber renewed.
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Ten years ago Piute boy of
twelve years was captured by General
Crook west ofStein Mountain, Nevada.
He saw the dead bodies Of his chief
tain father and mother lying near the
wigwam, and it was with heavy
heart that he went to work in San
Francisco store when taken thither.
Nevertheless he learned the english
tongue, adopted San Francisco man.
ners, became scholar and Joined
hands with the peacemaking brethren
of the church. Not long since Cen
eral Mcdowell told him to go among
the Indians and counsel them to bury
the tomahawk. He visited the war
riors of Chief Natchez, and there found
both his father and mother, who had
feigned death, and thus escaped the
soldiers.
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Caution Notice.

All persons are hereby cautioned not
to purchase, or in any way meddle
with the following described property
now In possession of B. E. Morey.
Benezette township, Elk county, Pa.
one dark bay, horse; one light bay
morse one lumber wagon one set of
double harness, as | have purchased
the same, and left them with the said
b. e. Morey for a time only.
EDWARD MORSE.
BENEzETTE, June "a, '7S.-N. 1878.
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V1cK'S
FLOWER AND VEGETABLE GARDEN

FLOWER AND VEGETABLE GARDEN
is the most beautiful work of the kind in
the world. 1t contains nearly 100 pages,
hundreds Of fine illustrations, and six
Chromo Plates of Flowers, beautifully
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Printed in German and English.
- Viek's illustrated Monthly Magazine
92 pages, fine illustrations, and Colored
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Yick's Catalogue-3O0 illustrations. only
20 cents. Address, JAMES WICK,
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The great celebrity of our TIN TAG To-
BACCO has caused many limitations thereof a
to be placed on the market, we thereforeI
caution all Chewers against purchasing,
such limitations. q
All dealers buying or selling other plug e
tobacco bearing hard or metallic label.
render themselves liable to the penalty ofS
the Law, and all persons violating, 0urqI
trade marks are punishable by fine and im-ss'
prlsonment. .o-. q.
The oenuine JORJIJJARDT TIN TAG to-
BACCO can be distinguished by TIN TAGS
on each lump with the word LORIbLARDt.
over 7,OSS tons tobacco sold IN 1877, and 8:
nearly 5000 persons employed In factOries: %
Taxes daid Government in 1877 about S5,- -
SOC. 900, and during the past IL years, overE,
$40 0O0,0e0. q
factures rates.
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If YOU LIKE CLAM CHowDER, you
will find excellent QUAHAUGs, prime
and Fresh, at the WEST END STORE.

A NNUAL SETTLEMENT OF
II the Account of o. Dodge, Treas
urer of Jay Township School, District,
for the year 1877:
DIR.
To State appropriations 1856 50
Bal. on hand from
last year, 1928 90
balance in hands of
Treasurer not ac-
counted for, GIG Al
Amount reed from
Collectors, 27O 90
Amt reed from Co.
Treasurer, 200 90
$3.50 96
CIR.
By amt paid teachers
salary, 81 ,OS0 90
amt paid fuel and
contingencies, I2l 81
fees of Col, Treas
urer and Sec'y, 96 So
cash on hand, 282 46
81 $50 So
Attest: JUsTUs WEED,
A. w. GRAY, Sec'y. Pres't.
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cover $1.00. II t..
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Do You Want to Make some Money

If so here is q chance. Competent Agents,
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

ESTATE of George English, late of
Benezette township, Elk county, Pa,
deceased. LETTERS TESTAMENT
TARY having been granted to the
persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make payment, and those
having claims to present them for set
tlement. A. w. GRAY, Admir-.
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Binding for three years, We are prepared
to print and bind Books, Magazines, Pam
phlets, Directories, etc.. in best style and
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DIR. John Deshee, prominent
Kentucky physician, was killed at
Donerally, KY, by train.
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THE LATEST THING OUT is Lard
in Coffee and Tea Pots, at the WEST
END STORE.