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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-08-21

this operation he placed it over the fire and
washing off his raft proceeded to spread his
table, not even emitting tiny call-bell
lie then set forth his desert, consisting of
oranges and watermclons. When every
thing had been arranged to his satisfaction,
AID his fish was nicely Drowned, he COM
menccd his rcpast and enjoyed his meal re-
Ginning ut his case. After dinner he lit a
cigar, and spreading Il parachute over his
nead produced newspaper and fan.
Having taken his ease in this way for a few
minutes, he laid aside his umbrella and
cigar and proceeded to exhibit his sailing
apparatus. !lis first set of sails was sloop-
rugged with mast some six feet high and
ne afterward put out high lntecn
sail. These masts were inserted in socket
between the navigators feet while his body
corrcspondcd to the hull Of vessel. The
wind, however, was very light and this part
OF the exhibition was not 80 successful as
others Captain Boyton then showed the
advantages of his dress for aquatic hunting.
Taking doublc-barrcled, brccch- loading
shot gun he discharged it in various posi-
tions with great rapidity. lie loaded and
fired twelve times, the whole operation oc-
cupying not over minute. Besides the
tender, 'l'aby Mine" two other small boats
were lying at anchor near the shore. Cap
tain Boyton now padded rapidly up to the
frst OF these, q small metallic boat named
'Adoic. This he towcd out some distance
from the shore and took from it snow
white kitten deckcd with blue ribbon.
Stroking 1t gently with his hard, wet glove,
the captain swan to his raft and offered his
pet the remnants of his luncheon. Leaving
the trembling pussy on the raft, Captain
Boynton padded ashore and taking u rope
swan several hundred feet from the shore
tor the purpose of showing the utility of his
suit in case of shipwrcck. He next cxhi-
blted his method of giving night signals,
and using his cigar as slow w-match, dis
charged several rockets and bombs. lie
then showed the floating powers of his suit
by taking wcll-grown boy Oh his chest
and conveying him about the pond. The
last feature Of the exhibition was the de-
struction of tho second of the two RATS be-
fore mentioned. Sho was six feet or more
In length and rugged as brig. She bore
the familiar name of "Pinaforc." By
placing explosives about her she was
blown to atoms pieces being shot into
the air higher than any of the rockets
had risen. Captain Boyton shows that
by this same method torpcdocs can be at
tached to any vessel without danger of
discovery by those on tho ship, and
claims that the rubber armor is destined
to be al important instrument of naval
warfare.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-08-21
"Allol's AIleatl."

a party OF young men travelling in Eu-
rope had among them citizen of our great
republic who was 80 thoroughly patriotic
that he could see no excellence in anything
in the Old World as compared with his own
country. Mountains, waterfalls, churches
monuments, scenery, and all other objects
OF interest were inferior to what the United
States could show His companions be-
came somewhat tired Of his ovcrweening
boastfulncss, and determined to stake him
down n peg The party spent a winter in
Rome; and one evening, having all things
prepared, they induced their Yankee friend
TO join drinking bout, and 80 managed
that they kept sober while he got gloriously
drunk. Thercupon they took him into the
catacombs, laid him carefully down, with
a candle within reach, and retired short
distance out Of sight to wait for the dcvcl-
opmcnts. After while their friend reused
up, having slept off his first drunken stup-
or, and, In a state Of some astonishment,
began endcavoring to locate himself, at the
same time muttering: +, "Well---hic--this's s's
little strange. Wonncr-hic---whcre am,
anyway" He got out his match, lighted
his candle, and began to study his surround
ings. On each side we're shelves piled with
grinning skulls apd inches filled with skel-
etons, while all about were piled legs, arms,
| ribs, and vertcbrg--a ghastly array and al-
together now to him. lie nodded to the
skulls on one side with drunken elbow de
do-hic3" and on the other with elbow
dye fcel--anyway 2" took a look at his
watch, and once more at his surroundings
got on his feet, took off his hat, and hold.
ing 1t above his head, remarked, loud
enough for his friends to hear: '''S all
right; 's-hic--all right. Morning of resur-
rection, by lingo i---hic. First man on,
tte0ro,t,,tl - 'r6sh for me United States !
Atters ahead. Ran TOR me spectallyi''
---.- =.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-08-21
Mark TSVain's NJ usket,

You see, the old man was trying to learn
INC to shoot blackbirds and beasts that tore
up the young corn and such things, 80 that
could be of some use about the farm, be-
cause wasn't big enough to do much NV
gun was a single barrclcd shot gun, and tho
old man carried an old Queen Anne musket
that weighed ton, made report like a
thunder clap and kicked like a mule. Tho
old man wanted me to shoot the old mus
kct sometimes, but was afraid. One day,
though, I got her down and took her to
the hired man and asked him to load her
up, because it was out in the field. Hiram
said:
"Do you see those marks on the stock
an X and Y, on each side of the queens
crownY Well, that means ten balls and
five slugs-that's her load"
"But how much powder2"
"Oh," he says cit don't matter; put
In three or four handfuls."
80 loaded her up that way, and it was
an awful CHARGE had sense enough to
see that--and started out. I lcveled her
on good many blackbirds, but every time
won't to pull the trigger ,shut my eyes
and winked. l was afraid of her kick.
Towards aundown fetched up to the
house, and there was the old man waiting
on the porch.
Been out hunting, ave.ye7"
eyes, sir" says l.
"What did you kill 2"
"Didn't kill anything sir--didn't shoot
her off; was afraid she'd kick u knew
blamed we'll she would.
"Gimme that gun!" tho old man said, as
mad as sin.
And he took aim at sapling on the
other side of the road, and began to droE
back out of danger. and the next moment
| heard the earthquake and saw the Queer
Anne whirling end over end in the air, anC
the old man spinning around on one heel
with one leg up and both hands on his jaw,
and the bark flying from the old saplinl
like there was hail storm. The old mans
shoulder was set back three inches, his Jaw
turned black and blue, and lie had to LAY
up for q week. Cholera or nothing els,
can scare me the way was scared tha
time.
Out of 438 missionaries in Chins
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-08-21
IN SCHOOL DAYS.

Still sits the school house by tho road,
A ragged beggar summing;
Around it still the sumachs grow,
And blackberry vinos arc running.
Within, the masters desk is seen,
Deep SCARED by raps official;
The warpng floor, the battered seats,
The jack-knifes carved initial.
The charcoal fresooes OH its wall
Its doors worn sill, betraying
The feet that, creeping slow to school,
Went storming OUT to playing!
Long years ago, q winters sun
Shone over it at setting;
Lit up it's western window panes,
And low caves 10y frotting.
1t touched the tangled golden ourls,
And brown eyes full OF grioying,
or one who still her steps DELAYED
Whom all the school were leaving.
For near her stood tho little boy
Her childish favor singled;
His cap pulled low upon face
"ASAo PAANo uhu WcI0
Pushing with restless feet the SNOW
To ri lit and left, he fingered;
AS restlessly her tiny hands
Tho blue-ohecked apron fingered.
He saw her lift her eyes he felt
The soft hands light caressing,
And heard the tremble OF her voioe,
AS If fault confessing.
I'm sorry that I spelt tho word;
hate to go above you,
Because"-the brown eyes lower fell.
Because. you SEQ, I love you p
Still memory to a gray haired man
That swott t child-faco is showing.
Doar girl tho grasses Oh her grayo
Have forty years been growing
He lives to learn in LIES hard school,
How few VIII, pass above him
Lament their triumph, and his .oss
Like her--because they love him.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-08-21

The Baron R0thschild's personal
estate foots up $85, 600, 900. 81
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-08-21

Out Of 438 missionaries in China
80 Of them are women,
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-03-13
JUDGES SALARIES.

If there is one single good reason
why the salaries of our Judges
should be increased just at this
time, the people, no doubts would
like 10 know it. AT present they
receive not only good but even high
Salaries-aS times are-and why the
people should be burdened with an
additional thousand, or perhaps
more for each of our Supreme, Pre-
sidept and Additional Law Judges,
Is not just SO pressingly apparent to
the average mar.
A bin is before the Legislature, in
fact it has already passed the Senate
in second reading providing for u
large increase in the Salaries of our
Judges. BY its provisions the Su-
preme Judges are each to have Sl0,-
600 and the salaries of the other
Judges are to range downward from
SSO00 to $1,000 each year. Nor is
TO have less than $1,000.
Then expenses of our Judiciary
are increasing more rapidly than is
at all comfortable or tasteful to q
taX-ridden people. Not only are
the numbers of our Judges largely
increased but their salaries also.
Under the old Constitution we had
some fifty Judges in the state,
whose aggregate salaries amounted
to about Sl45 900. We now pay
fully twice that sum, and if the pre-
sent bill passes it will be over $780,
600 annually. Half a million for
Judges salaries in Pennsylvania Is
rather formidable sum. We hope
this bill may be defeated, and if the
press does its duty but half, 1t will
ta
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-03-13

The following item In regard 20 Gelin-
r-eur tax collector n Cambria county, TAX
en- from TIE F-esmHa. shows AOW such
sczmDS are cared for IN that section Oi the
S-Grc. -,sE-- Michael Q1inn, former tax
collector OF CaaeEaUgh borough, p.caGed q
r-Tilfv af TIE l.st session % our county
rpssr1 70 ne chSTsa a. e. ~ ling certain
MONEYS ceilecsea by MA = hiS olacial ca
paciTv- On Tuesday Cf l2S- week II The
sTsecirl terra q Cour1- le yy..S called before
Judge Dean Sro received his sentence,
which IS = fine oi SEQ and Imprisonment
IN the Western PcniIentl3ry Tor period Of
fourteen months"
There is a good reason 20 believe
that many Of tire collectors IN Cen
IRE c0un Il act just rs Mr. Quipl
did, aod little of the same medi-
cine that WAS administered TO him
would no doubt be ''for the public
good IN Centre county. On the
lst day OF Jan. saSt our outStand-
5nC taxes amounted 20 over SIS, 200.
Nox the people would very much
Ike % knsw If this amOunt-or how
much OF -, IS collected, and il not,
SuSg not. IF il IS collected-and the
impreSsi on prevails that much Of it
is-then why are collectors allowed
10 direct IL 10 their own private use
cor wears and keep the county ont
d X. let rs have litilc enforce
nent of tie law, just enough TO
make some ~ ovr slow or delin-
qucRt collectors hop around \ little.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-03-13
SRING MILLS ITEMS.

w. J. Alexander IN now dealing
in poultry and ships some nearly
every day.
The concert ou Saturday evening
was grand success" Prof. Mey-
er knows how % run u singing in
Stitution.
Il. II. Duncan was looking out a
suitable place to build branch r.
II. to his mill. Good idea, and the
sooner completed the better.
Our old friend, Mr.. j. w. Bart
ges is teaching out the balance of
Mr.. &. +. RoYer's school term at
Spring Mills. Mr.. r. is about
leaving us for Kansas. Success TO
mm in his western home.
The roads are in almost an i'm
passible condition, jHst now, but if
the fine spling weather continues
they will begin to dry off soon.
YONEY.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-03-13

Che Forty-siXth congress VIII
meet under very different auspices
from those which attended the con-
ryrpSs which has Just closed. There
will ne n democratic majority in
both branches. For The first time
in eighteen years the legislative
power Of the government will be in
possession Of the democratic party.
Instead Of oeing an obstruction the
senate viii be harmony With the
house on all important questions of
legislation that concern the welfare
nf the country. For the first time
since 1851 the democrats will be re-
sponSihle for this legislation. With
all the opposition that the house has
encountered i'm the Forty-fOurth and
ForrT-ffth congress il has made i'm
mense reductions i'm the public eN-
penditureS. The lndiSputable otfi-
rial figures show that the reducti IN
IN the last three wears has exceeded
thirty million dollars. As the re-
suit Of this policy OF retrenchment,
resumption Of specie payments has
been secured, and the refunding OF
the public debt at a low rate of inter
est has been made easy. Inns Is on
ly the beginning Of the end To which
the country NAV now look with con-
fidence. With the opening Of the
Forty congress a new era OF
prosperity viii hegin. By reducing
Fxrrnditures within the just require
merits of an economical and pure
government the pubic burden will
he lifted and wings viii be given 10
the industrial energies uf the people.
Sectional disputes over the dead is
sues Of the past Will cease with the
retirement into minority in con-
CreSs Of iae party that has so long
maintained these disputes in reck-
less disregard e the public interests.
The last remnants of invidiouS par
tiSan legislation viii be swept away
with the repeal Of the Jurors test
caflls. TIE bayonet menace OF the
ballot-hOx, ard the federal suQervi-
sion af the elections. The country
VII be 81 last united in spirit and
in truth. In spite OF the noisy
rlamors of fsction the future IS
bright with promise. .-PGtriOt.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-03-13
Shot for Insulting a Lady.

RICHMOND, March Sc. G. Cur
tbs, a clerk in Wings, Ellet &
Cramps boot and shoe establish
ment, was shot four times, this
morning, 10y George PoindeXter, re-
cetvlng injuries which will prove
fatal, 1t Is alleged that on Satur-
day Curtis used improper language
to q lady customer in the store,
which was reported to Poindexter,
the ladY's tinancee, and this morn
ing PoindeXter went to the store
and proceeded to cowhide Curtis.
III which operation he was inter,
rupted by persons present. Curtis
subseq uently went to Poindexter's
place OF BUSINESS 20 have Il settle
ment, when, in the alteration
which ensned, Curtis was shot.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-03-13
CONSUMPTEON tu1Rrn

An old physician, retired from practice.
having had placed in his hands by an East
India missionary the formula Of 4 simnle
vegetable remedy, for the speedy and per
manent cure for consumption, bronchitis.
catarrh, asthma, and all throat and lung
affections, also positive and radical cure
for nervous debility and all nervous com
plants. after having tested its wonderful
curative powers in thousands of cases. has
felt 1t his duty to make it known to his
suffering fellows. Actuated by this mo-
tive, and a desire to relieve human suffer
ing, will send, free of charge, to all who
desire II. this receipt. with full directions
for preparing and using, in German,
French, or English. Sent by mail by adj.
dressing with stamp, naming this paper.
ter. New York. 5-Iw.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-03-13

TIEING.-Three Councilmen at
the late election in Thompsontown,
Juniata county, were q tie. The
Constables were also a tie, and two
candidates for Assistant Assessor.
In Mif!lin two candidates for Justice
were tied md IN Patterson one was
elected by one vote. In this coun.
ty, too, there were several ties. The
Importance of one vote could not be
better illustrated.-LetoiSt0rcn Truc
Democrat.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-03-13
-lde1's Reply 20 the Amert-
Gus Club.

SPECIAL Dispatch 60 Tire Times.
READING March 5.-The Ameri-
s.us Club today received the follow
Irc letser from Mr.. Samuel J. Til
den In renlv to one notifying him
that ne is the clubs preference Tor
the Presidency in 1850: There is
no Spot In our whole coudtry which
would give rae more delight by its
kindly remembrance Of me than the
county CT B1rks. On the fNmation
of Fusrties at the beginning OF the
roverum=at the people OF Berks al
most with unan iuity Joined the
great political association 10 pra-
mote TIRE largest liberty of which
jefferson WIS the head, aud for al
TDost q century, through all the mu-
tsSsons of time and Of men, the De-
uocrscv Of Berks have been un-
chSngeaSsy devoted 20 their orlginSl
.deRs
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-03-13
DIED.

On the 9th inst, at Penn HALL Mrs. Cath.
arine knarr, widow, aged - years 3mOnthS
and l6 days.
On the 9th inst, 1T Spring Mills, Of con
.umptIon, Mrs. Maggie A., wife Of Israel j.
Grenoble, aged 81 years, months and S
days.
Mrs. Grenoblc was baptized in infancy
by Rev. Peter y. Fisher In her youth she
was Instructed in the doctrines and duties
Of our hoy religion, and after sustaining a
credltable examination, was admitted 10
membership in the Reformed Church, OF
which she rsm mtined faithful member 10
her end.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-03-13
EXHIBITION |

4 public Entertainment will he
given by the schools in the Town
Hall, ut Millheim, on Saturday
evening, March 22nd, 70, under the
direction of w. +. Smith and D.
Il. VanOlmer.
The Exercises will consist of Ora
tions, Dialogues, Essays, Medly,
Pantomine and Indian lIaIangues
by Chiefs in full costume. Music
will be discoursed by the celebrated
Millheim Cornet Band, assisted by
d male quartette. The public is
cordially invited to attend. Adnis-
sion free. Doors open at 9 7. NJ.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-03-13
Thursday of last week I'VE had tb,

Thursday of last week we had the
pleas ure to look in on the session of
the Central Pen ma. Conference then
in session at Lewisburg. We were
favorable impressed with the per-
sonnet of the reverend body. Their
appearance-bOth physical and men
tal-would indicate that they are a
set OF men able to do good service
in the Masters cause.
We had an introduction to a num-
Der of the stars of the first magni-
tude, among whom was Bishop
Bowman, who, it his prcachi,,1
qualities are equal to his conversa-
tional and social, Is certainly No. !
all round.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-03-13

Persons in need Of fine Tooth
Powder, or Wash for diseases of the
mouth, will do we'll to call at John
T. Harter's Dental Office, one door
west of NJ. f. Church, Millhelm, Pa.
Artificial teeth inserted in the
best manner. Filling done with
care, and everything pertaining to
Dentistry will be executed in the
hest style. Terms reasonable. All
work warranted. tt.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-03-13

Columbus, Ohio, is badly infested
with incendiarits, and her people
feel very insecure and are very much
excited. Forty fires, some entail
ing heavy losss, have occurred from
the lst to the Sth inst, on the
night OF the 9th the city was pa
trolled 10y police, military and citi-
zens to the number Of 1000, and no
fire occurred that night.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-03-13

We see 4 few Keystone Cultiva-
tors standing around neighbor
Foote'S establishment, which indi-
Gates that business Is reviYing about
that shanty. John ought to manu-
facture and sell about 5000 Il year,
and could easily do it, no doubt, if
he would freely advertise in the
JOURNAL.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-03-13
SALE REGISTER.

Noah Weaver Woodward, March 18th.
Live stock::Ind farming utensils.
Samuel Necs. Penn township, March GOTH
Live stock and farming utensils.
Michael and Noah Stoycr, Trustees To
sell farm and mountain land ol Martin
St0ver, deceased, Ilalncs tow wnShip, One
farm OF ia acres and tract OF mountain
nnd, III acres. March 2lst.
u. i. and w. German, Haines township,
March 27th. 1--we Stock, Farming mplc-
mentS and Household Goods.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-03-13

The rose Of death. Do not wait
until the hectic flush which indi-
Gates advanced consumption, ap-
pears on the cheek. Check the
hard cough and heal the irritated
lungs with HIIe's Honey Of Hore-
hoand and Tar, before the crisis
comes. BE in time. Sold by all
Druggists.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in l
minute. l0-4
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-03-13

Milheim Borough has n popula-
tion of COS in exact numbers. That
makes ussabout the third town in
the county, viZ:-Be'lefonte, Phil
iosburg, Millhein. Of course il.
other respects we are much larger
town, proportionately, than i'll num-
bers.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-03-13

What a lovely flower is the lilly of
the valley and how closely resemb-
ling it in purity is the complexion
which has been embellished with
GLENN's SULPHUR SOAP, that
wholesome aid to beauty.
Silver locks grow dark from the
use of HILLS HAIR DKE.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-03-13

Who would have thunk It, that
the Republican would ever raise the
stale and senseless cry Of fraud, but
it does. Because the legislative
power Is about to pass out of the
hands OF its party, it already yellS
at the top Of its voice Fraud, base
fraud. - That's what We call being
II, finp
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-03-13

The Fortv-Fifth Congress ad-
lourned at l. O'Clock, on the 4th
frstant, without having made the
necessary appropriations for the leg
islatirc, executive and judicial eX-
penses OF the government tor the
year ending June 30th, 1880. An
extra session thus becomes necesSa-
~ and Mr.. Hayes has issued his
proclamation assembling congress
on the 18th inst.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-03-13
nNRUSTEEs' SALEOF REAL ESTATE-
JOHN B. LINN,
Solicitor

HNRUSTEES' SALE OF REAL ESTATE
= The undersigned, Trustees appointed
by the Orphans Court OF Centre County,
TO sell part of the real estate of Martin
StoYcr, late OF Haines township, deceased,
will offer ut public sale, on Friday, March
2lst, 1879, on the premises the following de-
scribed, real property, viz {:
ALL THAT CERTAIN FARM,
situate in Haines township, bounded by
lands of Henry Fielder, John Orndorf, John
Huber and John BowerSoX, containing ia
acres s. l26 perches, all cleared and in q
good state of cultivation, except four acres,
which is woodland. Thereon is erected u
good 2story DWELLING HOUSE, Tenant
House, Bank Barn and other outDuildings.
AlSo-A CERTAIN TRACT OF TIMBER LAND,
situate IN Haines township, and bounded by
lands or John Young and Daniel Warntz,
containing III acres and ll9 perches. The
said tract will be sold In four or five lots, to
suit purchasers.
Sale TO commence at o clock of said day,
when terms will be made known by
MICHAEL STOvER,
Moan STOvHR,
Trus
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-03-13

A musical cOnve ltion. under the
direction of w. i. Sherwin, Of New
York, will be held in Mitilinburg,
commencing Tuesday, March 18th,
1878, at il P. NJ. and closing with a
concert on Friday evening, March
2lst.
Books furnished free. Boarding
can he had at reasonable rates.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-03-13

NOTICEfs hereby given that an Ap-
IN plicati0n will be made under the Act
Of Assembly of the Comm on wealth of Penn.
sylvania entitled AN Act to provide for the
Incorporate N and Regulation of certain
corporations" approved ApIil 18th, 1874,
and the supplement- thereto, for the charter
OF an intended corporation to he called the
Millheim Turnpike Road Company the OBJ
jcct of which Is to construct a turnpike
road from Millhelm TO l.. G. & ). G. Rail
Road and for this purpose to have, possess
and enjoy all the rights, benefits and privi-
legss OF the said Act OF Assembly and its
supplements.
JOHN b. LINN,
Solicitor
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-03-13

Mr.. Murray, one of our members
of the legislature at Harrisburg re.
Gently introduced bill authorizing
the appointment of members of the
State Board of Agriculture Dy the
State Grange.