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Daily Republican., 1879-07-29
The MsnnOnltes.

No better class Of smigrants came to
the United States than the MsAn0nites,
= large party Of whom arrived In the
Mossl last week. These people are the
disciples Of Simon Menno, and are a
branch ofths much diversified sects OF
Baptists. They dress simply, forbid
the taking Of osths, fighting, divorce
Except for one cause). Each church
forms community, subject to firm par
entail discipline. They are in fact very
near kinsfolk to the Omish, who have
settled so largely in the West and in
Virginia, and like them make thrifty
farmers and psacsahls citizens. The
party who arriusd last week propose
to colonize in the West, and brought
about 100000 with them, besides =
comfortable supply Of household gear.
Daily Republican., 1879-07-29
why Don't Our Police Arrest Him?

We are informed that Charles Long
botham of Chester gave to one OF our
citizens a few days ago, the description
Of man named John O'Brian, saying
that be was five feet eight inches high,
dark moustache, light pants with dark
stripe, who had stolen a seven stone
diamond pin, $50, and other valuables.
The citizen gave the description To-
sergeant of police. The man answering
the dc ,cription has been seen in our
,ity, and the diamond pin was pur-
chased by Market street man for Sll,
but no arrest has been made 1t is
said police officer telegraphrd to Ches-
ter that he knew where the pin was. ls
it possible that the officers are waiting
for q reward
Daily Republican., 1879-07-29

NIANTED.-A white girl for general
w housewOrk. q od reference required.
Apply at HARTMAN'S,.
7.292t Fifth and Poplar Streets.
NIANTED.-A good American woman to
w do general housework. Middle-aget
preferred. Inquire at THIS OFFICE. 7-29 1T
A FEW MORE BOARDERS can bs &C
~ c)mmOdatei with cottage board at
Ocean Grove, by applying at
7.29 2t* 707 MARKE STREET.
Daily Republican., 1879-07-29

UyANTED.-A nrst class cotton mill ma
w ohinist. Address MACHINIS e."
7-9o2t& This Ohaoes
The New York herald., 1879-09-14

and ladies present by the dozen. for. as
have said, DR.. Ashs bequest is the fashion. And
If they a less imposing and grandiose order
tury ago in brocade and diamonds and rouge. their
powdered wigs and dress swords and embroidered
waistcoats with gigantic footmen in plush and with
slaves to keep their places for them till they shonld
loiter in from gaming tables scandal talking
breakfast, let us find our compensation in their
cleaner lives and lottier ambitions.
FEAST.
AS Tor the music. which. this is n musical tale,
IT may be we'll to mention that certainly has gained
in the advancing years Handel's "Messiah." for
example, which heard InagDifcently rendered
yesterday was written with very meagre orchestral
score the orchestra in his day being undeveoped
power, and all the fine Instrumentation added
by Mozart. Sir Michael COstas band played with
delicacy refinement briliancy and force impossible
to surpass and which, hope the stately shade Of the
beautiful singing OF the chorus. too the $40 voices
now dropping into pianissimo soft as an infants
lullaby, and anon swelling into great storms. of
sound. now sweet. now fierce, now aspiring and
again satisfied. pleasure never to be for
gotten. Nor were the solo singers less admirable
IL, therefore. as Froissart said. the Englshnlan
''takes his pleasure sadly ut least he takes trsens
bly, and buys the best the world affords for his
money. Besides, he hands over to the hospital a
large portion of the f10 600 the performance brings
in. And .it all mankind's concern is charity" as
Pope maintained. we Americans ought to take an in
terest in the Birmingham festival and rejoice in its
results.
The New York herald., 1879-09-14
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.

variety show is advertised at the Folly Theatre
Nine. Chatterton Bohrer. the English harpst. has
arrived from Europe.
'Mitt' has been so we'll received ct the Olympic
Theatre that It will be kept on the boards until
further notice.
A new play entitled "Bcnighted." by Mr.. Isidorc
Davidson. will be produced at the Olympic Theatre
the 22d Of September.
Emerson's Megathcrean Minstrcls. 100 strong. are
announced to appear at Colonel Sims Brooklyn Park
Theatre tomorrow night aud during the week.
Harrigan l. Hart at the Theatre Comique have no
reason to grumbe at want of patronage The
"Mulligan Guard Chowdor Party is the feature.
Nine. Florence Rice-Knox opens the concert sea-
tomorrow evening at Cleveland. Ohio. She will
be heard in opera during the winter in New York
Mr.. George Edgar will shortly commence starring
tour under the management of Mr.. Chandos Fulton.
playing . round OF his favorite Shaksspearoan char
seters.
Mr.. Joseph whceiock begins an engagement In
Portland. Me-. tomorrow evening. playing in "He 8
Got Money" 'Inoch Arden" and "Romeo and
Juliet"
1t should be generally understood that the Jarrett
Miss Sara Bernhardt referred to In her card to the
HERALD il not our American manager, but tho Lon
don impresario.
Roster Balls beautiful concert hall continues 10
DO an evening attraction to the masses, and IL ia
voritc gathering spot for everybody who desires to
meet everybody else.
Sothcrn expects to receive o play from Gilbert
about tho LIST OF October. Meantime brother Sam
is filling Abbcy's Park Theatre aud the Golfers of
both the manager and actor.
The opening concert in Steinway Hall takcs place
Monday evening. October 9. which occasion Mr..
Theodore Thomas and full grand orchestra, to-
gethcr with other eminent soloists, will appear.
Mr.. John l. Raymond Ichabod Crane. in
"wofert's Roost." now playing vt Waacks, has
scored success This. however, Is his last week.
Those who have not the play should do so ut
once
Mr.. David Taylor will have . concert rendered TO
him Wednesday evening. october ~, at the Academy
OF Music Brooklyn. Among the artists already en-
gagged arc Miss Cary, Miss Franklin and sciior
Albertini.
Birch and Backus. the funniest men in New York.
keep things moving in very lively way among tho
San Francisco Minstrels. The sentimental songs of
wambold aud tho stump speeches of Ad. Ryman also
make nightly hits.
At the Grand Opera House tomorrow evening the
"Bohemian Girl will be reproduced. with Miss
Emma Abbott as Arlino. This is one of her IA
vorite parts. "Paul and Virginia." however, has
drawn excellent houses.
Before leaving Paris Carlotta Patti sang for tn,
benefit of the sufferers by conaagration in Alssce
She will arrive hero in few days, accompanied b,
The New York herald., 1879-09-14
ADJUSTMENTS.
DALY's THEATRE.

DALYS THEATRE.
The new theatre on Broadway, near Thirtieth
street, was thrown open to the public for inspec-
ton last evening, and most of the well known
noisseurs in art and followers of the drama took
advantage of the invitation extended by the manage
ment to have q look at the house. From the walls
out it is new and what is to the purpose it is
comfortable. Every vestige of the old establishment
has disappeared aud in it's place has been raised
elegant house OF entertainment Mr.. Daily an
nounced that he intended to create drawing room
theatre, aud he has succeeded admirably. While
everything is new, from the massive plared en-.
trance to the curtain and the light, reproof walls
tho house looks if it had been standing az
it is for years. Nothing intrudes upon the eye.
The tone prevails throughout There no
glarng effects, violent contrasts An artistic and
well blended combination OF shades makes up the
decoration, and Mr.. Daily and his architect well
deserve the many compliments paid them last even
ing Ihe walls are hung with tapestry paper. and in
the door frames hang heavy curtains. In the
handbills the style is called a"modihcation of the
Eiizabethan," but it is like a combination of
modern domestic French and English. Panels in
white and gold make up the ceiling and frame Of
dead gold and maroon velvet surrounds the stage.
carpets that form grateful background to the upper
fitting. and are in exquisite harmony with them in
character and effect Large easy chairs, done
III ruby. blue and gold fill up tho audito-
rum and on either side of it are tiled fire.
places overhung with trophies of arms Frescoes
I'LL in the spaces the boxes. The the right
that on the opposite wall represents the Triumph
OF Comedy" heavy damask curtain hid the stage
last night, but an act drop painted by Steipveth,
will be used when the house is open aud running,
This drop will hold the ''Crowning OF Comedy
painted by Witham of the Theatre Comique. The
orchestra, under Mr.. Mollenhauer. duty last
of the past three months labor in Daly's new
theatre.
The New York herald., 1879-09-14
THE ITALIA THEATRE.

This and beautiful place Of amusement was
formally opened to the public on Thursday evening
in the presence Of of the largest and most
fashionable audiences OF our German citizens that
ever has assembled in q metropolitan theatre. The
house. indeed was packed to suffocation. 1T being
difficult to obtain standing room. The in
augural ceremony consisted Of prologue written by
Mr.. Charles Hauser. member Of the company, and
delivered by Mile. Mathlde Cottrelly the directress
in the character of Thalia Various characters pass
before the audience during the recital representative
of the poetry. heroism and sentiment of the age.
Among these are William Tell, Joan of Arc. group
of throe-Nathan the wise Shylock and IsAak Stern
Schultz. Unser Fritz characters that subsequently,
grouped in % striking and effective tableau.
The address sparkied with humor and satire,
and admirably rendered. 1t followed
by OF Schillers tragedies, 'kabale und Liebe''
("intrigue and Love'). tho management having
selected 1t tit successor OF "William Tell, -
another OF Schilers works, which played in
English the 7th of July. and closed forever the
old Bowery Theatre. The elite of our German So
ciety were present, and the occasion that
left a strongly favorable opinion concerning the new
enterprise of Mr.. Kramer and his associates. On
Friday '.Die Lachtaube' WAS presented, and, judg-
ing from the laughter and applause. the comedy
will enjoy . similar to that which has attended
its production in Berlin, where it has been played
over hundred nights and still occupies the stage
The company is already q strong one. but will be
augmented from time to time by the engagement of
famous artists.
The New York herald., 1879-09-14
THE LATE LEONARD MONTEFIORE.

The remains OF the late Mr. Leonard Montehoro
we're taken from the residence of Sexton Kagees. of
the Temple Emanu-El yesterday. and conveyed to am
undertakcrs. The metallic casket was Theoretically
scaled aud packed in oaken for shipment. It
was then taken to the steamship Britannia, OF tho
White S,ar line. Mr. Cyrus W. Field and Mr.. Do
Bunsen. Secretary of the British legation gave tho
body in charge of the purser The vaot Of the de-
ceased accompanies the body to Europe.
The New York herald., 1879-09-14
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN.

The German gymnastic societies OF New York.
Bloomingdale. Brooklyn. Jersey City. Greenville.
Carstadt. Yonkers and Newburg gave an exhibition
at Madison Square Garden last night. Club swing
ing by little boys. calisthenics by girls with wsnds
evoutions and skirmish drill by number of youth
ful cadets, fencing. pyramids and vaultng the
chief attractions. DR.. Leopold DarnroscL mustered
goodly array of male singers, cuiled from the
Arion Sangerrunde, Schilerbund. Eichenkranz and
Turner Liedertafel, who sang chorus by Mendels-
sohn and Marschner's Song of Freedom in excellent
style. Dcdworths Band llled up tho rest of tho
programme.
The New York herald., 1879-09-14


greatly enlarged. 1t is proposed to produce this
opera on better scale than attempted here
before, and to follow IL with 'Fatinitza" the
.Bohemiau Girl" "The Doctor OF Alcantara." &C..
and the new go into effect for the frst
time tomorrow night.
London World: -"Alexandrc Dumas has made
vow to write again for tho theatre. Last week.
when friend called upon HIM at his seaside villa at
Puys, he reminded him Of this vow. but admitted
that he working Ia piece dun dtre. Thus. until
the day when ho will be guilty of breach of
his vow, the public must rest content With other
persons pieces reviewed and corrected by
tho great dranatist- Thus it Is with the
comedy in three acts, which as yet rojoices in
tho name OF lie Divorce -probably. however,
some other title will DO found for il before it
the footlights. 1t will come out at tho Vaudeville
in all probability very shortly, although L'H0tcl
Dlancmgnon' might com out nrst. The author OF
lie Divorce is M. Ganderax. a man in the best
cioty, who. having written this piece submitted 1t
to Alexandra Dumas to got his opinion and advice.
NJ Dumas was struck with it, and thought that the
aymnase might accept 1t as it was; but upon
moro mature reflection he came to the
clusion that. with certain additions and modinca-
tions, 1t would be better adapted to the vaude-
vlle the Partisan theatre par excellence. From what
hear il the three of witty and CLEVER in
fact perhaps rather too witty. the dialogue being
superior to the plot Originally it treated OF the
matrimonial question generally. but not of divorce.
and was principally composed of scenes OF Partisan
life, showing how women OF the Jeaa monde took the
airs aud graccs of their frai sisters of the hafword
TO keep thoir husbands at home As yet the distri-
button of parts is not decided, but think am not
Blanche pierson aud the husbands part win be given
! o Berton."
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-11-06
Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from prac-
tice. having had placed in his hands by
an East India missionary the formula
of 4 simple vegetable remedy for the
speedy and permanent cure for Con-
sumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asth-
MA, and all Throat and Lung affec-
tions, also positive and radical cure
for Nervous Debility and all Nervous
Complaints, after having tested it's
wonderful curative powers in thou
sands of cases, has felt it his duty to
make it known to his suffering fellows.
Actuated by this motive and desire
to relieve human suffering, / will send
free of charge to all who desire it, this
recipe, in German, French, or English
with full directions for preparing and
using. Sent by mail by addressing
with stamp, naming this paper, w. w
SHERAR, I49 POtUerS' Block, Rochester
~ J. II 3m.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-11-06
SPRING MILLS ITEMS.

Mrs. r. j. DeWoodie has returned
to Oil City again.
l. j. Grenoble is moving his grain
house. The carpenters are the Messrs.
kennelly-both practical workmen.
Rev. Robson preached his farewell
sermon toa very large congregation
last Sunday. Hope he may get bet
ter support where he goes than he did
here. In Mr.. Robson we not only lose
an excellent preacher, but an excellent
man us well.
IL. \. krumrine has gone 10 study
dentistry with DR.. j. c. McIntire, at
Gentle Hall. Success to you Henry.
On Hallow eve Young America as
usual was busy turning oyer outhouses
and committing other depredations.
Well, the wedding came off at the
Allison mansion, at Potter's Mills, and
many were the guests present. The
presents were many and valuable.
May the happy couple have smooth
sail on the voyage of life. YoNEY.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-11-06

"A fine lot of Germantown wool just
reviewed at the Journal Book and Sta
tionery Store.
A WONDERFUL EsCAPE.-While en-
gagged in threshing on the farm of
Judge Motzer, in Madison Twp, on
Saturday a week, young man named
ID. HeiSler, made most remarkable es-
cape from terrible death. He was
caught by the clothing at the waist, by
the tumbling shaft and when the ma
chine was stopped, he was stripped en-
tirely naked, except his boots and the
wristbands of his shirt. Had his cloth
ing not given away nothing could have
saved him.-Nep Bloomfield Times.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-11-06

The oyster business is booming in
Millhem. We have no less than four
places where the luscious bivalves can
pe had, viz: ii. II. Tomllnson's, Mrs.
Anna J. Alblight's, Wilson Bollinger's
and at the Millheim Hotel. If they
have the proper feelings for the poor
they will send us a "mess" each, for
tins notice. One has done so already.
His name is checked off the list.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-11-06
DIED.

On the 26th nit, in Greene town ship. Clinton
county, Elizabeth, wife Ot John WoneldOri, 81.
aged Gj years and months.
In Lock Haven. Oct. ~ 1874 Thomas Klecll-
ner, aged IS years II months anl Il days.
On the 2nd inst, ut Aaron ,Si;r9. after a long
and often painful Illness, Mrs. Mary Harper,
wife or Michael Harper, aged 81 years, IL
months and day.
on the ?nd, inst. In Mllheim. VIII Lettie
Maud, daughter of d. ". and Sarah y. Zsiglcr,
aged year, q months and day5.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-11-06
MARRIED.

On the o2d inst, in the Presbyterian church,
Beefnnte, Pa. 10y Rey. William Laurie j.
Wesley Gerhaat, ESD, and Miss Ella Hayes,
Doth OF Beefunte.
On the 18th ult., in the United Brethren church
Al Eastville, by Rev. j. Lands, Mr. Daniel
Eagle and Miss Charlotte Brumgard, both OF
Green Twp.
On the 3Oth ult., by Rev. d. NJ. Wo,f Mr..
David G. GHier and Miss Mary k Nicholson,
both OF Union Co Pa.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-11-06
PENNSYLVANIA RAIL ROAD.
Philadelphia g. Erie e. r. Div.
SUMNER TIME TABLE.

On and after SUNDAY, June 29th. 1879, the
Trains ON the Philadelphia Erie Railroad Di-
vision will run as follows:
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-11-06
EASTWARD.
WESTWARD.

4NtIS I O = CUIIIltCt dJ MNllLlNllOn WITH ErIo
Mail west on the Philadelphia & Erie Rail
Road.
: Nos S&4 with Day Express east ana Niagara
Express west.
Nos. 5 4 with Fast Line west
An Omnibus win run between LewiSburg and
MontandoD, to convey passengers to and from
Pacific Express east on the Philadelphia s. Erie
Railroad.
The regular Railroad Tickets win be honored
between these two poiutS.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-11-06

job work of all kinds done at the
JOURNAL Office at prices rs cheap rs
the cheapest.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-11-06
AARONSBURG CRUMBS.

Mrs. George Speaker, of Miff1inburg,
has been visiting her NUN erous friends
in this vicinity. She looks well and
natural, and quite as if she still belong
cd here.
Then has been a busy time in the
cooper shops of our little town. One
man wanted a thousand barrels made,
for apples and party Of men were en-
gagged in filling the order. Some work
! I'd in Condos shop and some in Con-
! fer's.
Revs. Tomlinson and Aurand went
together to the ). S. Convention, at
LewiStown, where no doubt there will
be Il most interesting time for those en-
gagged in ). :. work.
On Sunday afternoon after a long
and painful illness, Mrs. Michael Har-
per was taken to rest. Her sufferings
during the Summer were sometimes in
tense, then she would again have an in
terval of greater ease, and then be
much worse again. May she rest in
peace. Ny.
The other day while cogitating over
the vicisSltudes Of life vely happy. and
yet practical thought struck us in the
form of question: "Wil any one of
our patrons, subscribers or friends
think OF sending us Thanksgiving or
Christmas turkey?" Now don't all
speak at once; don't crowd each other
don't tramp on each others toes.
From one to three of the delicate fowls
tat and plump-for each day will do.
We much dislike to appear greedy.
CHURCH DEDICATION. - The new
Evangelical church near Greenville, in
Sugar Valley will be dedicated to the
service OF God, Nov. 10Th, 1879. Ser
vice win begin in the morning at 10
O'Clock. The following ministers are
expected to be present: J. Boas, L.
Stambach, W. III. Stovel and - Ian
des. All are invited.
D. p. KLINE,
Pastor.
G WANTED. We need about -
to Is cords of good wood, about % BUSH
els OF choice apples and about 20 bush
els of nice potatoes. Now we are will
ing to receive all these on subscription
and are not particular who of our sub.
scribers will furnish them. If youhava
more wood, apples or potatoes than
money ard You. owe us on sub
Scription-one, two or more years,
bring them right along and don't
wait till we are supplied by others.
Any Of our subscribers who prefer to
pay US IN this way can do so until fur
ther notice.
Why yes, certainly. He is one Of
the best fellows you can meet with any
wherein town OF country, i'll summer
or winter. He is gentleman, chris
tian; is very good looking and always
neat and tidy. Just the chap whom
any woman might be proud TO have for
husband. An obliging neighbor,
good husband and kind father, and ev-
er keeps the warm side of his big heart
turned totcard the poor for how else
could it occur to him to present poor
country editor with splendid-we
were going to say magnifcent-door
bell. Well, if you must know all about
it, his name is John II. Thomas, head
quarters at York, Pa.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-11-06

SErEEE SzSTEN CE. - Elias IL.
in the lyeOminEcounty court, the other
week, was denied . new trial, by Judge
Mayer and Judge Cummjn sentenced
htrn 70 fifteen nears st hard labor in tie
ESste-n PenitentiaCy. Serves him
night.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-11-06

Erie Mail West aud Day Express East make
close connections at Northumberland with l..
& B. H. X. trains from Wilkesbarre and Scran-
ton. .
Erie Mail West, Niagara Express West and
Fast Line West make close connection at VIII
Transport with n. G. II. w. trains north.
Niagara tNpTess West and Day Express East
make close connection at Lock Haven with b.
l.. N,'R. R. trains
Elie Mail East and West connect nc Erie
with trains on l.. :. & NJ. 5. r. Il. at Cory with
q. G. A. V. X X. at Emporium with b. N. Y.
& 7. X. r., and ut Driftwood with A. ". R. R.
Iarlor cars will run between Philadelphia
and Wiliamsport on Niagara Express West
and Day Express East. Sleeping ears ON all
night trains.
WIZ. A. BALDWIN, General Sup't.