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The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1879-04-03
Philadelphia and ESsa1la,
Rail Road.
Arrangement Of Pas sener Trains
NOV. 10th, 1ss1s.


Trains teoce Herudon as 6o,.
io,cs (Sondoys E,rcerted,
Tor shnmokis, 1920 lilo an md
For NJ, Carmel, Ashland. r,u,,,,
rci,sviile, Reading, aud Phiiudelpb;.
ll.l5 q m. '''Pnis,
71ufiis for He,ndon, surs as 6onoc,
tSua'toys Erccpied)
Leave shsmokin. 500 am 1.so an.
3 AZ pm. ~" @hd
Leave philadelpbis $40 m. Rsas,n.
li.65 q nj. '"''"s
po'rvilie, 1890 p m. rama.as lso .
IN Ashland SO . m wv
M. Carmel $40 p m.
Trains 'sare Io'7Tsb,,ry M Toilow,,
For New York, $40, sl0a m ~.
2 90 nnds 81 IS p. m. f|rt-.'''' ""u
FOR Philadelphia $40, e.iVa. M 2Dg
aud 800 m. -'V'
Sundays
For New York d. 20 m.
For Philadelphia !. 10 .. tn.
Trains for Hdrrisburq kare as foiiou,,
Leave New York, s.45 an 100 $40
and " - pun.
Leave Philadelphia, o.I5 a IN. 400 and
720 pm. ''N
.,1 To-. .r.
. SUNDAYS
Leave New York $50 y N,
Leave philadelphin-7.2O m.
win Norris Il Essex X. Il.
]. E. WOOTTEN,
~ = ,,oo Genl Manager,
60. Gcn'l Iicke, Ast.
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The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1879-04-03

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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17
CR IndE .
q Desperate Gang of Outlaws.

New YORK. Oct. IA dispatch from
MilledgevilIe. Georgia, says; "A band of
men numbering probably ten or twelve,
after committing murder and arson, openly
defy arrest and continue their work of
depreciation. The reign of the gang is so
absolute over the people, that they will
not dare to tell any human being of their
knowledge of the desperadoes. They have
plenty of arms, money and frinds. LII
they can ever be run into the swamp the
people of the surrounding counties will
hunt them down as they would wild
beasts. On Wednesday night the outlaws
attacked the apremises of Luke Robinson
and burned his barns, stables and gins.
Two men who were standing guard, were
fired at and driven off. one heiug wounded,
The houses were then burned, the figures
of the outlaws being plainly seen as they
stood laughing and shouting in the light
OF the flames. Other houses and lives
have been threatened and the greatest
CONSERVATION prevails in the troubled sec
ton. & note has been sent to Milledge-
vile to the mayor saying they would pay
him visit soon, though of course no fears
are felt in the city The governor is
determined to capture these men if it
takes a regiment of soldiers to do it.
MADISON, Ind, 17.-Wm Howard, late
city treasurer, in al encounter with Maj.
Jno Simpson, editor OF the Star, WAS
shot last night and. it is thought, mortally
wounded; the thigh being badly shattered
and one leg will have to be amputated near
the body. This morning part OF the lett
hand has been taken off, Maj. Simpson
claimed the shooting was done in self
defense
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17
CASUALTIES,

BRoCToN, Mass. October ll.-By the
breaking of the staging at the ridgepole
of the new Methodist church at Cam mpbello,
George t. Baker, Jao. Roman aud Amos
Il. Jones. carpenters, were thrown to the
gronnd and probably fatally injured
CHICAGO. Oct. Is. An Englishman
named Allen Turner, met with a serions
accident on an elevator No. 162 Washing
ton street, aud his recovery is doubtful.
A committee of experts were testing the
elevator, which was put up by w. l.. Hale
u Go. Turner had disconnected one Of
the rods, and the strain was then left on
the second rod, which buckled, leaving the
elevator to crash below.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17
CHICAGO MARX ct .
Excising Times on Change.

CHICAGO, Oct. 1.-THE excitement on
change continued to-day and wheat reach
ed its highest point, yet; November is
selling at 1,23. There was. however. a
sudden break and prices declined to !. 1Sz
amidst greatest excitement. Corn declined
also, about 3 cents for November and pro-
visions for the deferred options were
decidedly lower January lard, which
sold early at $50 declining to 6.l0.
The Chicago public produce exchange
large bucket shop, has suspended oper
atious until the Excitement subsidies, bu
it's managers intend to resume aud claim
to have taken this step as q means of pro
tecting itself aud its customers. Another
large bucket shop was temporarily embar
rassed this morning, but obtained assist
ance and remains open
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17
tIuDIANg.

RAwLINs, Oct 16.-A courier just in
from Merits command reports that the
troops are at White River agency. They
have been scouting throughout the coun
try Tor fifty miles about them aud have
been unable to find single Indian. It is
evident that the Indians have gone south
aud split in small bands. going into various
agencies. The troops will have an all
winter campaign to ferrett out those of
the savage tribe who brought on the
trouble
Tucson, Arizo, Oct. 16 "A special
from Silver City, N, NJ. says the Indians
have been committing terrible depredations
in the Rio Grand Valley and southwest of
Ft. Cummings. for several days past. The
people of Colorado have been beseiged aud
fighting since Saturday and appeal tor aid.
Sunday a volunteer company of thirty men,
under Captain John C. Crouch, went from
Messilla and Cruces to their aid They
met with 100 lDdians near Colorado, eigh-
teen miles from Slocum's s ranch on the side
of the road. After severe fight the vol
unteers were compelled to fall back, They
had running fight into Slocums rancho
The killed in the fight were W. T. Jones.
county clerk ot D5nahue county, and four
MeXicaHs, DO receipt OF the news at Mes
silla, two companies OF so men were raised.
| Col. Rynerson's was composed OF the
men in the Messile valley. The com pau
les were to join Crook to-day at Socum 3
and go to Colorado Two trains we're
captured yesterday 90 the west side Of
| Slocum's. In one of them IL. men and
woman and child were killed, IN the
other. all hand escaped Both trains were
scattered and some oxen were killed the
others left standing 10 the yokes. The
eerpses lie all along the road. The stage
from the east arrived this morning. two
hours late. A Dumber of people are
known to have been killed within the past
four or five days. The attaches aggregate
about forty. The Indian trail leaving the
stage road yesterday leads towards Black
range and In the vicinity OF Hiilsboro
Mining Camp. Mai. Morrow. of the 9th
cavalry, with strong scouting party il
thought to be in the vicinity of Colorado.
This is the most persistant fighting the
Indians have been known to do in this
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17
NV Good Woman

Why are you so out of sorts, never able to
tell folks that you are well? Ten to one
it's all caused in the first place by nabitual
constipation. which has no doubt finally
caused deranged Kidneys and Liver The
sure cure for Constipation is the celebra-
ted Kidney Wort. 1t is also specific re-
medy for all Kidney aud Liver diseases.
Thousands are cured by il every month.
Try it at once.
Beauty, that transitory flower, can only
be held by using Pozzoni,s medicated
complexion powder.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17
Good Evidence.

When such men as the Rev. DR.. Rankin,
Rev. DR.. Harvey, Father Fitz Geread,
Prof Green, DR.. Bartine. Col. John X.
McChesney, e. W. Neff, and host of
others equally trustworthy, certify over
their own signatures to the marvellous
efficacy of Warmers Safe Kidney and
Liver Cure, in the diseases for which it is
recommended. it is time to dismiss doubts
on the subject.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17

INDIGESTION, DYSPEPSIA, nervous pros
tration, and oil forms of general debility
relieved by taking MENsMAN's PEPToN-
IZED BEEF Tonic, the only preparation oi
beef containing it's entire nutritious prop
critics. It is not a mere stimulant like the
extracts of beef, but contains blood
making, force-generatiDg, and life-sustain-
ing properties; is Invaluable in all en-
feebled conditions, whether the result OF
exhaustion, nervous prostration. overwork,
or acute disease; particularly if resulting
from pulmonary complaints. CAswELL,
HAZARD & Co.. Proprietors, New York.
Sold by druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO. Oct. IL
Wheat-Unsettled; opened strong; closed pan
icky and lower: No red / 81; spring 1 ~ cash /
1901 20 Nov; 1 21H Dec
Corn-Weak; heavy and lower; 42Is cash: AK
Nov; 44l May.
oats-Firm 9o14 cash; 81 Nov; s42s May.
Rye-77M cash.
Barley-S9.
Pork-Stronger; II 90 cash and Oct; 40ll9 4b
Nov; 10 10 asked Jan.
Lard-Heavy and lower 8 90 cash; 5 IS Nov; 6
125l Jan.
Whisky-1 0S.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Reoe eipts 25 06O; frmer and higher; light
4tElls 20; heavy 20G53 so.
Cattle-Receipts 1900; fair demand.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17
THE DETROIT AND
CHAMPION SELF OILERS

Manufactured by HENRY McGRAW.
No Fort Street East, DETROIT. MICH.
Awarded Diploma and First Premium by Michi-
gan State Agricultural Society at Detroit, 1878.
The cheapest and best Cups in use. My loose
Pulley OILERS are the most perfect working offers
fu the market My Cups are all warranted to give
the best of satisfaction when properly put on and
regulated. All orders or inquiries promptly attend
de to. A liberal discount TO the trade. Send for
Illustrated catalogue and price
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17

and women are not admired. Ladies and gents
lacking flesh, Yivscty electric power. vital, brain
or nerve force; men injured by mental strain, ply
steal excesses, abuse, ETC.; aged persons to retain
former vigor; all suffering from nervous prostra-
tion, should use Wells Health Renewer," remark
able In preserving youthful condition. Greatest
remedy on earth for impotence, leanness, sexual
debility, premature decline, etc 81 at Druggists
Depot, IS Barclay street, New York, and for Rock
Island at Bengston's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17
$500 Rawara

They cure all diseases of the Stomach,
Bowels, Blood. Liver. Nerves. Kidneys
and Urinary Organs, and $500 will be
paid for a case they will not cure or help
or for anything impure or injurious found
in them Hop Bitters. Test it. See
Truths" or Proverbs. another column.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17
jjiilszEz zasxSEIl:Ti5Szs:zj||
,sfI;ZS73sl7 7SLSd1SSIy
Refrigeran1

An Agreeable Aperient and Refrigerant
This well.known preparation 1s highly recon-
mended for DYSPEPSIA, HEADACHE. Sickness of the
stomach, Heartburn, and all complaints arising
from Acidity Bilious and Malarial Fevers. 1t coos
the blood and regulates the bowels. 1t is favor
tie medicine for children and its scidity and sweet
taste makes 1t cooling and refreshing. Put up in
o. bottles. Prepared by
A. ROGERS SONS, Chemists, n. Y.
Es Superior to Mineral Waters, Seidlitz Pow
ders. sc.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17

"a XCrk Market.
NEW YORK, Oct. II
FINANCIAL
Gold 90
Aoney-6l7
Government Steady
q. s. Bonds 6f2 cent so's 1881 ...... f.o51S
AVS Observation-Disclosures. O511
New 5's -........................ =. .. .1031s
COMMERCIAL.
Wheat -Feversh and unsettled; 102c better
No spring 42H
Corn K@1c better; western mixed 61k061I.
Barley-Firmi 9o611 90
Oats-Very firm; mixed western 1905; white
42MQ47.
Pork-Higher; 10 25.
Lard-Strong: Az.
Whisky-Unchanged.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17
Brain & n erve

Nervous Prostration, Brain Weakness, Sexual
Debility, Loss of Manhood, Weakness, Discharges,
General of Special Debility resulting from early
youthful ndiscretions, excesses vices or Irregular
tiles (often continued to more mature years. cured
by Wells Health Renewer," greatest remedy on
sarth for Impotence, Premature Decline, Sperma-
torrhGa and all forms of debility. 81; six bottles
s. at Druggists Advice free Depot 5S Barclay
ST., New York, and for Rock Island at Bengston's
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17
Cundurango.

No use of having the chils. no use of
headache or any of the ills that come from
disordered or inactive liver. One bot
tie of this old and reliable family remedy
will cure the most stubborn case-will
relieve the system and make you feel like
a new person. Try it and be satisfied.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17

The mississippi River Improvement Cor
ventzon.

QUINCY, ILL.,, Oct. 16.--In the Mississip-
tpi River Improvements convention this
forenoon the majority of the committee on
resolutions submitted the following report.
WHEREAS. The Committee on Resolu-
tons appointed by the River Improve
ment Convention. in Quincy. Oct. Is and
l6. 1879, after q full interchange of senti-
ments and views in regard to the naviga-
ton interests of the Mississippi river and
tributaries, and eliciting such information
as could be derived from an interview with
the engineers who have been and are
engaged in carrying out measures and
executing the purpose of the general gov
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17

OOR LADIES FRIEND is the most relia-
bic of any female preparation. and only
costs fifty CENTS per bottle Sold by G.
Speidel. Rock Island. and Richards &
Sohrbeck, Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17
PENNsYLvANIA.

PHILADELPHIA, October 17.-Adams &
Rays shoddy mill. at SD street and Torr
avenue, burned last night. Loss So, 900,
insurance $4,000. Two adjoining frame
buildings were burned.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17

THE ARGUS JOB PRINTING ROOMS
turn out Cards, Circulars, Note Heads
Bill Heads, Law Briefs, and all other
kinds of Printing, in the highest style of
the art, apd on the most reasonable terms.
And THE ARGUS Book BINDERY is doing
all kinds of work in that line, neat, quick
and cheap. The friends of the paper and
the public generally are invited to give our
work trial. dwt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17
Summer Suits.

J, T. Dixon, the popular cutter and
Sitter, has a large stock of suitings of new
patterns and elegant styles to which he
invites the attention of the public. Price
low and satisfaction guaranteed. Examine
his stock before purchasing elsewhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17
Cid Medford.

Nothing is Superior to the old genuine
Mediord Rum from Daniel Lswrence Il
Son, Boston. They keep only strictly
pure article. For sale by all first class
dealers inRoek Island. Inquire for
Medford
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17
Weather Probabilities

WASHINGTON. Oct. IT. indications for
the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri
valley: Colder northerly 10 westerly
winds, rising barometer and partly cloudy
wealth er.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17
TELEGR.APH:-lIC.
[TstsgrapAed to the RoekIslana Argue. !
To-Dav's Dispatches.
FOREIGN NEWS.
SPAIN. .

MADRID. October ia hurricane or
tuesday night was accompanied by heavy
rains, which overhowed the rivers Mundol
and Segura. and flooded the populous and
fertile valley cities OF Sorca. OrihueIa
Murciland, Crevillente, and large nun.
Der of villages between Murcia, Allicant
and Cortagent were more or less Injured
SIMLA, Oct. II. The restrictions against
newspaper correspondents ACCOMMODATING
the British army in Afghanistan, have
been withdrawn.
GERMANY
BERLIN, Oct. 17-After his defeat by
the Tureomans. Gen. Lomaken conman.
der OF the Russian expedition in Central
Asia was ordered to desist from the of.
fensive and await the arrival of Gen.
Tergqkasoff.
PARIS, Oct. IA corresnondeut of
iSottet who interviewed Prince Gortchak off
believes that Austria is in danger of be
coming au humble satellite of Germany,
which Is extending her influence from
mouth OF Scluldt to mouth of Danube.
Same correspondent interviewed Louis
kassuth, who said he believed a Franco
Russian alliance inevitable: that Germany
would then have her hands full on tae
Rhine, and Austria be left TO bear alone
the brunt of the Sclav onslaught. He ex-
pre- sed his belief that Count Andrassy
will appear 10 politics as imperial chan
cellor
ENGLAND
LONDON, Oct, l7.-ElIio.t makes a
statement 10 reply to Boyd in effect that
it must be distinctly understood that Han
lan's hackers have deposited the money
for the match with Elliott, therefore it is
only fair to Hanan that the contest with
him should be assured. Elliott considers
Boyd bound in honor to go on with the
Boyd ''Elliott match on conditions and
articles drawn up by Elliott Unless
Boyd will do so Immediately, Elliott will
ignore Boyd's claims and devote his whole
attention to arranging meeting with
Haulan
The Times says there was a conspicuous
absence of supplies of bar silver on Thurs
day, but as there was only moderate de-
mand the market assumed a very firm
tendency.
TURKEY.
CoNsTANTINopLE, Oct, ia rumored
crisis impends 10 the Turkish ministry.
The distur bence occurred In Lebanon,
Syria, between Druzes and Marontes, in
consequence of the abduction of girl.
Several Mor0nites were killed and the
governor has asked the porte for troops to
restore order The AlbaDians appear
determined to use every means to prevent
tho cession of Epirus to Greece. The
attitude of Albania also renders it difficult
for the porte to accomplish the cession of
Albanian territory to Montenegro, as stip-
ulated In the treaty of Berlin.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17
YErLow rEvER

MEMpHIs. Tenn, October 17.-Foul
cases we're reported to the board Of health
to-day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17
MEDICAL.
Buchu-P a ib al
wA SUKE THING

Ttnever fails. Cure yourself for ST. Prof. Cha
pins Buchq, paibappaa quick, complete cure Tor Al
male or female. 81 at Druggists. Advice free.
depot 50 Barclay St., New York, and for Rock ISL
and at Bengston's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17

Legal Blanks, ofall kinds for sale at
TBE ARnus OFFTCEy
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17

section. They are in large bands and
seem determined to stay in the country,
fight and make general warfare,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17

Hogs-Active and firmer; mixed packing 8 200:
z5; Workers to Baltimores 3513 As; butchers Il
extra S45I3 60
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17
ST. Louis Market.

ST. Louis. Oct. IT.
Flour-Opened strong; closed weak
Wheat Opened higher and declined No red
3h down to "a cash; / 80 down 10 3s Nov; ]
Ais down to 37s Dec; No s. 251s.
Corn-Opened higher and declined; 4JL down
to 4O1i cash; 40h gal Nov; 4O041 Dec; 39X 04oX
year.
Oats-96sz
Rye-s1.
Bsrley-S5.
Whisky-l OF.
Pork-10 80.
Lard-5 30.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17
PROVERBS.

THE Richest Blood, Sweetest Breath and
Fairest Skin in Hop Bitters.''
"A little Hop Bitters saves big doctor bills and
long sickness
THAT invalid wife, mother, sister or child
can be made the picture OF health with Hop Bit
ters."
when worn down and ready to take your bed,
Hop Bitters lie what you need.'
"Don't physic and physic, for 1t weakens and
destroys but take Hop Bltters, tnat build up con-
tinually''
Physicians of all schools use and recommend
Hop Btters. Test them"
"Health is beauty and joy--aop Bitters gives
health and beauty"
''There are more cures made with Hop Bitters
than all other medicines
when the brain IL wearied, the nerves IN.
strung, the muscles weak, use Hop Blttere."
"That low. nervous fever, W Mt OF sleep and
weakness, calls for Hop Bitters"
Eep Cough Care and Pain Relief Is Pleas
ant. Sure ard Cheap.
For sale by John Bengston
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17
GERMANY

BERLIN, Oct. l7.-After his defeat by
the Turcomans. Gen. Lomaken colnman-
der OF the Russian expedition in Central
Asia was ordered to desist from the Of
tensive and await the arrival of Gen.
Terpu kasoH
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17

ernment for the improvement of naviga.
ton on these great national highways oi
national cummerce. would respectfully
submit for the consideration of the con-
Yention the following resolutions:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17
Rock Island Market.

Rock ISLAND, Oct. II
FLOUR AND GRAIN.
arU Anr !, La h0EAE 81
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-17

SIMLA, Oct. II. The restrictions against
newspaper correspondents accom- o anying
the British army in Afghanistan, have
been withdrawn
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-08-19
The Deacon's Wager.

A well known and rather old-fashlon-
ed deacon of this city, In conversation
with the leader of the choir of his church,
remarked that we have too much of the
DEVILS music'' in our churches, and
we are getting into the habit of singing
frivolous and lively music. The leader
asked him If he eknew " Yankee Doodle. :"
The deacon replied that he was brought
up on that tune, and would know it
anywhere. =.
Well" replied the leader, 81 will
sing it in church for you soon, and will
wager big apple that you won't know
it.n
The leader watched his opportunity,
and in due time the minister put out the
hymn "When / can read my title
clear" The piece was sung in measured
time to the old air of " Yankee Doodle. "
AT the close of the service the deacon
was the first to approach the leader.
"Why, what was the tune you sang
those words tor" eagerly asked the
deacon; " it was the best have heard
in the church for some time"
The leader responded, "That was
Yankee Doodle Didn't L tell you 1
was going to sing it, and you wouldn't
know the difference ?"
The deacon hummed the tune and
found that he was caught, and the only
difference between the two was the time
and long face" put on in singing it.
The leader is looking for that big
APPLE" and the deacon is beginning to
think that religious tune can be made
out of anything.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-08-19
The Dodging Answer.


There is a "kind of man" from whom
you can never get direct answer or q
decided opinion upon any subject. Spi-
Ger has in mind one of these, who always
stands on guard at question, and after
few parties thrusts out the question,
swell, now, what is your idea 7" John
Van Buren, was a notable example of
the non-committal class, and ii is relat-
ed that once he was passenger upon
one of the North River steamers, q
bottle of wine was wagered at dinner
that direct answer could not be obtain
ed from him to commonplace question.
The party who had accepted the wager
approached Prince john" and po-
litely apologizing for disturbing him,
said " Mr.. Van Buren, we have made
wager on very simple question.
Will you tell me whether the sun rises
in the east or west ?"
The New York politician hesitated a
moment, and then in bland tones repli-
ed C Well, sir, believe the general
impression is--'' Thank you," said the
baffied interlocutor g Waiter, bring me
a wine card and pencil"
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-08-19
Long Courtship.

A couple, after a courtship of over
fifteen years were recently married in
Kentucky. The wedding was to have
occurred in 1861, when the war broke
out, but the conflict which dragged all
classes of people into its whirlpool,
claimed this lover as well. He took one
side, her father took the other. The old
man never forgave him. He swore
that as long as he lived his daughter
should never marry a rebel. He kept
his word. One by one his three sons
passed over the river and out of sight.
His wife, broken hearted, followed her
boys to the grave, and finally none of
the once happy household was left but
the patient girl and her stern old parent.
The war gave back her lover uninjured,
but the implacable father stood between.
He refused his consent to the marriage,
and she would not wed without it. And
so the many years rolled away-an
obstinate old man-two loyal lovers. A
year ago he died and this long delayed
marriage was consummated.