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Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1878-12-12
THE MURDERER IN JAIL.

A will tg l-ader WAS fou d in a
J lstice of the peace named J. G. B
Allen, supported by the ElttI.5,
Crawford E, AND others, numbering
ab ut forty WIN We're Whiting for the
guard to appear. Judge r tndall, to
defeat the aim nf the IN pb, htl the
deputy sheriff and c,umry Judge to
detail All extra guard If hflaen msn.
who went under The le td-rsaip of
the county j ilg4, JJln ". /: IT.
nett, 10 the assistance IF the sheriff.
About three O'clock p. m. hey re
turned with tIe pti9Dler AMI SAFELY
coutined him in Ill, the guard NUN
berlng at1Ou- twenty-five we'll arm
ed men. No effort at release was
male bat IN IL Id Iaoely after the
guard returned from the jail 10 the
street and began t. disper5a, ttink-
i lthe danger was over, Crawford
and Little began All attac ( Oh Iud q
Burnett, threatening to take his
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1878-12-12

The PEOPLE who inhahit the creek
bottoms between the mountains, ST.
cure In their il accessible retreats,
defy the law and its officers, and
Wreak their vengeance upon eacn
other according 10 the code IF the
assassin, The rill. and the reTolv-
.er are their constant companions,
and their f-uds frequently take up
on them tile character cf pitched
battles. In these conflicts more
men are often killed than III heavy
SAirmish preceding IA ba tie, from
she fact that the men are dead
shots with the rifle 1t from one to
three hundred yards, and economise
their bullets because of tue scarcity
of lead. Jackson, the county seal
of Breathitt county, is located on
The north fork of Kentucky river,
about one hundred miles from L X.
inglou aud seventy miles fiCm
railroad Or e cgraph otice.
THE CACSkS OF THE TROUBLE.
In tie last election great bitter
Less IF feeling arcse between the
two c0ntesling candidates for c0un-
" jCdge-J. W. Burnett and Ned
Strong-aud their respective adher-
tnts. Captain Bill Strong, "a noted
tesierado. assisted by tie Fret
mars, family Of regrucs-for thele
is 10 distinction bttv cen races up
in that cCnntry-champinned the
side of Md Strorg. The Aliens
and the Littles are the names of
other families Who tak4 hand III
every bloody affr,y that disgraces
The county. Judge Burnett had al
so his special Supporters. aud bul
little inducement was wanting 10 |
cause an exchange IF shots. Be |
sides these causes f trouble there
was last August houy contested |
election for sch,ol commissioner, Il
mere nominal office, but very desir-
allie 10 citizen of a pauper county.
The opposing candidates were sup
ported by the respective friends of
Strong ard Burnett. Tie lace for
judge resulted III the election of
Burnett, and Chat for commissioner
in drawn hattie aud IN appeal TO
frankfort.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-04-04
A NIGHT IN a BAR ROOM.
By RAMBLER.

1t was away back in the old flush
California days that, one rainy Octo-
Der evening, q little after dark, |
found myself at hotel at BidwelFg
Bar, on the Feather river At tina:
period Bidwell's Bar was but Il rough
mining camp not much different from
q hundred other camps in California.
/ soon discovered that some holster
Gus characters were guests III the no.
tel where had found quarters for
the night. They were miners, team
sters and stage drivers; and when
the supper was over and the team
sters and hostlers had taken care OI
their stock for the night, rs by mu'
tual consent all gathered in the long
low bar room, to make night OF 1t.
Some clustered around u rough Ia
BILE to try their fortunes at poker
the teamsters in knot convGrscd mp
on the state of the roads, the proba
bilities of a. early and hard winter
or the merits Of their respective
mules; a sententious stage tiriEeI
called "Curly" was telling eharac
teristic stories, and, for while, were
in the best of humOr. AT length
however, there was trouble at thu
poker game a few hasty, sharp words
we're passed between two Of th'
players, when they sprang 10 the'
feet. and for three minutes Tough
like tipers. The crowd separated
the fighters, and. as they held them
asked what the troubles was. On
answered hotly: .
81 had just anted five dolls
niece, when the black thief stole it.
s'That yellow haired ;'asrant neve
had five dollars in his lile,'' was tn
reply of the other, aud. then the Nv
men struggled like wild beasts 10 g
at each other.
Just then some one in the roo
saw something glisten in the dlstan'
on the floor, and picking it up
proved TO be. the missing bali eagi
and it was apparent that the Inon'
had been brushed from the table
accident. - j. -
Then mutual apologies and expre
sions of respect and esteem follow
between the two. men, drink was Is
en- all round and the game resume
A broken,off story by Curl
was SCARCELY recommended when
man far gone in liquor, reelea il
the room, and staggering up to
bar. demanded drink. The lal
lord was absent at the time, bni
al daughter, q kindly faced girl. of
teen or sixteen years of age,
happened 10 he standing near tse J
/. With q genuine California cane
" said.
a s'You hsve had too much
whisky already. You can not 6
drink here.
At tina the man commenced to
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-04-04
ARE YOU A MASON?

Rev. Mr.. Magill, of Illinois on be
ing asked the above question by Ia
dy, gave her the following reply:
/ I'm of band,
Who will faithfully stand
In the bonds of affection and love;
l have knocked at the door,
Once wretched and poor,
And there for admission stood.
By the help of q friend,
Who assistance did lend,
/ succeeded an entrance to gain:
Was received in the west,
By command from the East,
, But not without feeling some pain.
Here my conscience was taught
With a moral quite fraught,
With sentiments holy and true:
Then. onward l Travelled
To have it unravelled,
What Hiram intended to DO
Very soon TO the East
made known my request,
And eight" by command, did attend
When 10! | perceived,
Ia due form revealed,
\ Master, and Brother, and Friend.
Thus far have stated,
And simply related
What happened when [ was made
free; ... -..
But I've "passed" since then,
And was raised" up again
/ To sublime and ancient degree.
Then onward marched.
/ That might be "Archcd''
And find out treasures long lost:
! When, behold, bright flame,
/ From the midst VI which came
A voice, which my ears did accost.
Through the vails"Ithen wen
And succeeded at length,
The "Sanctum Sanctoruu" TO find
By the "Signet' gained,
And quickly obtained
Employment, which suited my minC
In the depths | then wrought,
And most cheerfully sought
For treasures long hidden there;
And by labor and toll
| discovered rich spoil,
Which are kept by the craft witt
due care.
Having thus far arrived,
| / furthe? coutriyed
Among valiant knights /" appear,
And as Pilgrim and kni.ht,
. stood ready to fight
No Saracen foe did fear.
For the widow distrcs.c
There's a chord III my breast;
For the orphan and helpless feel;
And my sword l could draw
To maintain the pure law
Which the duty OF Aiasous reveal.
Thus have 1 revealed,
fYet wisely cOnccaled)
Wh,t the "free and accepted" well
know.
/ | am one of the band
Who will faithfully stand
AS brother, wherever g.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-04-04

Snoring IS now politely ,sIss;ss7 s1i1I ss1 70
~ indnlging 10 sheet
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-04-04
HOW A VESSEL CAPTAIN GOT
SQUARE WITH A LAZY PAS.
SENGER.

Several years ago i called upon hy
a party named Tom-----to allow
him to work his passage on the
schooncr--tO Baltimore and fa-
turn (avcr.y common request before
steamboating was established on the
river We hailed from). l agreed, and
he took his place in the cabin and
seemed more at home there than any
where else. He (could or wouldD'D
neither 'stecr," ''stow" Except
ing grub) nor reef" tried him
at everything that falls to the lot Of
sailor, and though raised in a salt
! water region be failed at all. On our
way back we arrived off the mouth of
| the river Ga very wide one) about
midnight, and as the wind vas very
light, and strong "ebb tide" an
chored with my sails mp. A large
schooner was lying ahead of me, At
anchor, and was the only visible thing.
Now, thinks is the time to settle
with my green" CD passenger. He
was in the cabin dead" (asleep).
The crew ''went below" and turned
in." waited till everything was
quiet, then standing by the wheel, I
called Tom. After q good deal of
yawning he "turned OUT" and want
eel to know what was wanted. told
him to take her little while" ii.
E., to take the whcel.) He said, you
know Cap" l can't steer by the
compass, Now Tom, I've got you all
fixed mp nicely. You sec that large
schooner ahead? Yes, sir. Well,
steady her" right for her. She 10
heavy craft, and as the wind is light,
we ought to overhaul her; that is, if
you can keep our craft steady. Aud
telling him TO call me when he came
up with her | laid down. The strong
tide made our vessel "sheer about
whenever Tom moved the helm and
the water passing ns gave the appear
ance Of the vessel going ahead. After
a half hour | sang out: "rom!"
Sir" ''How are you making it:''
pretty well, sir" (moving his wheel
4 'ittle). ''lInw is she making it
with the schooner shead:" Well.
sir, il is abOut "what- at-w'lat," Ca great
expression with him in comparing
rates of speed). "Toiu.." SIR
"llaSe yon come up with the chap
YETI" ''Nn, sir" "How are Won
making it;'' "Aboat .what-wh
sir" Towards day-bresi; | awoke.
The wind was better and tide about
dore. reused one OF the men, sent
him on deck, and sans out: "Tom,'
Aye! aye? sir,'' says he. '.Lsy
forward" with Jim and get our
anchor. Get what?'' 1.-The an.
chor, ''rhe anchor?" "Yes o.,
The anchor mp" He stool still
stared a little, and the ,gay he breez.
ell w""lt have put to shame Rlack
Hills miner. Just to think Oh. sali,.
nqo'zed) l strati,lIcd that d-nd
Wheel half the night, steadyiny this
''olt hulk. Racing with ano,h..
vessel, aud both of them anchor.s
anu to hrag about it, too. Twas
b'o much for him, and TODAY the
q tion. Show does she haoa.
will put him on his mettle.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-04-04
BOOK & JOB PRINTING
Executed in the
LATEST AND BEST STYLE
And at the
LOWEST LIVING RATES.
love of a s'fair fight" kept them ~
bav. The weapons were the oid7\
fashioned duelling pistols, those use
bv the opnosite party being q pair

love Ot - idti hS3NNs
bav. The weapons were the oid7
fashioned duelling pistols, those use
hy the opposite party being pair
longing to Henry Clay. Couns
f.. fell nortally wounded at
fire, and, as there was but one S~s
to cross the river, the constaoies
waiting for us on the side we occupied
and only kept back by wholesome
fear of our friends, We were compelled
to wait until the wounded man haa
been transported across. never So"
q man suffer more mental agony than
the Doctor did during the time, nav
ING been informed of the result. lie
had not wished to kill his opponent
onlyto inflict a wound such as might
ea,l ia. affair. We both left the State.
going in different directions, he to
Missouri and to Louisiana.
From what subsequently learned
Of his history, the affair wrought TIE
most singular change in the character
of DIR. T. Prlor to the fight
had found him amiable, inoftensive,
and averse to bloodshed, though
truly brave but afterwards l heard
that he was frequently engaged IN
desperate encounters, in one ofwhich
[ believe he was killed. This duel
created considerable excitement at
the time, and the Louisville Journal
having published an account dercga-
tory to Dr., Mr.. Geo. ID.
Prentice, the editor, was called on to
correct it, which he did.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-04-04

OK THE lIu>CuT, 2:30 a. NJ.
DEAE posLN: could not eX-
change your mule until ! reached
this point. It's only Is miles. Your
mule il not iirst-class saddle ami
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-04-04

Throw back your shoulders, ves
what Aaron Burr wrote to his ao,oh
Ter lheodosia. "Your habit Of
STOPPING and bringing your should-
ers forward upon your breast not
only d'siigures you, but is alarming ON
account of its injury to your health
The continuance Of this vile hah;t MI,
certainly produce consumption.
then fareweill This is no exagpera
tion' no fiction to excite your anpr
henslon. But, setting aside This dis
tressing consideration, / am aatar;sh-
ea mat you have no more pride in
yonr appearance. You win terta;nlv
stint your growth and disfgure yoor
person.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-04-04

WHAT HE SAID.
; him breathing quick and
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-04-04

door, and opening it, hurled him
clear over the broad porch into the
night. At that moment the landlady
entered, and, seiAng one of Posey'S
hands in both Of hers, exclaimGl:
"Oh, Posey, Posey. | owe you
ten thousand thanks for that noble
deed"
Without the change of a muscle
Posey answered:
GA thousand will do, my good wo-
man; thousands plenty for carry
ing a small, load OF freight like tliat.
He's bulky, hut Ire don't weigh
much"
But the episode furnished eXcnsc
for drink all round, and the drinks
were repeated untilsome Of the men
present had too much abroad. At
last Curly, the stagc-driyer, propos-
cd that literary society should be
organized, that every man in the
room should join it, and that when
amember n was called upon he shc}lld
either tell story, sing song, or
treat the crowd.
-- An uprear of approval followed :;
the cards were put away, and the
fun commenced. | was one Of the
first called upon, and to manage the
matter i'll the easiest way possible. |
babe the landlord "set it up for
the boys, and to give them cigars.
also. At this they demanded my
name, and elected me true gentle
man and thorough old Californian, by
acclamation, right there and then, as
bystander expressed it, spite of
his store clothes and or nary looks. -
Then followed such stories ~ were
never told outside OF California,
such songs rs are only heard on the
turbulent frontier, and frequent
drinks.
All through the evening, a young
man, almost a boy indeed, had hecn
sitting alone in one corner Of the
room. H. was pale and fraii looking
and had sat as if half stupeGct amid
the rcvcl, never nnr~ muying, except
when the ruiIian had insultcd the
GIRL. when he sprnna to his feet. but
the big tean,ster WIS too quick for
him and 20 he quickly settled back
in his chair. At last one of the men.
excited with liquor, struck the youth
under the shoulder, and said rude
":
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,;,ped. IT sov Inv. v.hot do rou
think or This rooator2 Ia ca,.t
sipp can't AMI, yarn and ,on,t
drink &"
4 General how, followed ,b;e ant,
hurst and In, crowd Gathered rucu.
acinaly around the youth.
Curly. the stagc-drivcr, here inter-
fcrcd and said: "Young man, het
ter consider; the boys don't like il;
try n stOrv, or try a aour. q. order
tho noiscn "
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tell s'oi'eS' hor "r'hN' So" 'ouca-
tioh Ia" nee" p"'iS he@fcte" lof
some klhdS Oh business sfe onl
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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-04-04

George Francis Train ia now living
IN one piece of dried apple a day.
He drinks good deal of water We
guess.
The sole reason that compels Boil
Ingersoll to deny>the Immortality o
the soul is that he never say one.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-04-04

Mr.. Btecher says that white lies
are very pernicious; that lying be-
tween men and of course, between
women too is dangerous in the ex-
treme.
WHAT HE SAID.
lShe saw him breathing quick and
short, 81
She said, ooh, speak my boyt' +.
Hs words came rs il from the grave;
"Oh, mother, what dyer SOW
Beecher does not believe ''that all
ntn are created free and equal. .
Pointing to his own head, he SAYS
brains are the greatest of all the
worlds forces a
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-04-04
Truly yours,

TuE Son OF A CLERGYMAN.
z. ST. thank you for holding the
candle and for tie double eagle.
Posey read The letter aloud, looked
again at his wearied mule and then
said:
"Boys, look at old Buck and never
again trust man Who can not sing.
can not tell a story and don't drink -
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-04-04
c CHOLERA CURE.
s@Prescriptions carefully pre-
pared. -@s
IF. LLEWELlYk.
West Side Square.

There never was such really good
'ubstantial, satisfactory ana rapid
Niling Sewing Machine offered SO low
Y the New Family Shuttle, reduceo
V only $25, with full SET
attachmencs for all work, FREE
With every machine. 1t sur
passes expectations, and fulnlis
vi the requirements of every, family
"a helper. twill do every descrip--
uon of work-fine or course--thal
any machine at any price ever dld OF
can do; equally as rapid, correcI,
insoth, neat and strong. Has all the
iaie Improvements, is easy 10 iearh
md manage, is serviceable, don t
wear out, always ready and never ou
u order. Agents make money rap
miy, supplying the gleat demand toi
his the cheapest machine IN til,
world. Territory free. Address
gately & Co., corner Broadway ....
Alghth st., New Y ork.
AsToNIsHINa STccEss,-It is the
euty of every person who has useo
boschee's German Syrup TO lei lt'
wonderful qualities be known TO theh
friends In curing consumption, severe
coughs, Group, asthma, pneumonia
and In fact ali throat and lung dis
eases. Ne person can use 1t wlthom
immediate relief. Three doses wli
nfeve any case, and we consider
he duty Of all druggists to recon
neud II tothe poor dying eonsump
Aye. st least to try one bottle as Az,
@ dozen bottles were sold last year
20 no ONE case where it failed wa
Isp0rted. Such q medicine as tn
Semsn Syrup cannot be too widel
oNn. SIX your druggist about i
pc bottle to try cold at 10 cent
aiar hize rs cents. For sale b
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-10-18
CHURCH CONGRESS.
Session of Episcopal Clergymen at Cincin-
nati--Initiatory Steps for More Catholic
Union With Other Christian Denomina-

oessioh Oh episcopal Ciergymen at Cincin-
nati--Initiatory Steps for a More Catholic
Union With Other Christian Denomina-
tions.
CINCINNATI, Oct. 7.-After communion at
st. Paul's church, the Episcopal congress adj
journed to Pixies hall. where the morning was
taken up in the consideration of the subject of
New Testament absolution. DR.. James DeKo-
ven, of Wisconsin, read paper upon the sub.
ject IN which he declared Mr. Moody to be the
most prominent absolutionst of our time. he
cause he sets most hearts free by his powerful
assurance that God has freed them rom sin.
call is made by u number of prominent Episco.
pallans for a meeting this afternoon to devise
means of developing more fellowship between
the various denominations of Christians.
The evening session was devoted to discus
sion of Sunday questions. Papers were read
by Prof. Goodwin and Rev. e. A. Washburn, and
addresses made by Hon. John W. Andrews
Rev. Reese Alsop and Rev. G. F. Bugbee
Pursuant to invitation given number of
Episcopal clergymen and laymen met in the
parlor of the Gibson house, to consult upon
the more catholic union and practical co-opera-
ton of the Episcopal church with
other churches. A free and full
interchange of opinions was had.
TO further consider the subject, and if they
deem advisable to adopt measures for prose-
cutting the ubiect to practical consum nation.
Rev. W. 81. Morrill,, D. D., of Springfield, Ohio,
was chosen chairman of the committee. No
definite organization of party made or
even entertained by any one present. but a
clearer exposition of the laws and practices of
church and of the rights of members was
given. Entire allegiance to church was the
dominant expression, but it was equally ex-
pressed that open fraternal and Christian af-
lection and cooperation in Christian work was
essential to the church and the cause.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-10-18
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES,
FOUND DEAD.

FOUND DEAD.
LITTLE RoCK, Ark, Oct. 1.-THE remains OF
man were found at daylight this morning on
the track of the st. Lonis, Iron Mountain &
southern railroad, near the city. having been
run over by the night train. The Jury failed
70 agree on verdict. Supposed to be 8. A.
MADDOX from Rapid City, Ill.
VIOLENT ABUSE.
DETROIT, Mich, Oct. 1.-THE verdict of The
coroner's jury in the Farrell murder case ;s
that the deceased, Martha Farrell. came to he,
death by violent abuse at the hands of Henrv
Language.
DISASTER TO WHALING VESSEL
PROVIDENCE, Oct. 1.-THE bark Susan, OF
New Bedford. Captain Peaks, which left New
Bedford Saturday morning, Oct. H. with 8
crew OF twenty-five men, on whaling voyage
encountered hurricane. capsized and ali bu1
three OF the twenty-five were drowned.
DROWNED.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Oct. 1.-Two Young la.
dies named Ellen and Georgia Hughey. two
children of Capt. Martin, and a young mar
named Mclver, were drowned near Sanford
Monday. party of six was returning from
camp meeting. The road, which was over
flowed, runs by the lake, and the horses strayeo
into deep water and upset the vehicle.
oUARREIsoME NE1eHBoRs.
SYRACUSE, Oct. 1.-THE whole family Of
John Sullivan, wife and five children are Sc.
we're sufferers from noison, probably arsenic
Quarrelsome neighbors suspected.
COTTON MILL BURNED.
CHATTANOOGA, Oct. 17.-Wildberger Peyer
Co.'s cotton factory burned this morning. Loss
$65, GOO; insurance S25OOO.
FoRGER ARRESTED.
NEW YORK, Oct. 17.-Wm. F. Floswell was
arrested to-day. charged with offering agents
here of the United bank, of London. FL 200
in forged fl0 circular notes.
OVERHEARD.
CHICAGO, Oct. 1.-THE schooner Mapo;e
Thompson, arrived this morning, reported
Capt Ingle Oleson and the mate, John Ander-
son, washed overheard in Tuesday nights
storm.