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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-03-05
PUBLIC LEDGE

Governor Hoyt wisely hesitated to
send troops TO Washington county to
suppress Q riot. Hereafter the hest
fancy is likely to be deliberate aud
long continued, since the sending OF
troops to Pittsburg to rescue that city
from the effects of her own ~poltroon
cry is made the pretext for shifting
her responsibilities from Allegheny
county to the people of the whole
State. 1t might be giving immunity
to riotous counties and populations
to be sending troops under such cir
cumsoaDces-uuless in the direst ex-
tremity. The formula would be tile
first get up a riot-then call for
State troops-Ihen shoot. slsy, burn
and destroy-then dodge responsible
ity by claiming the destruction and
murder were done while the State
troops were in charge. Rioting made
easy and inexpensive-so the rioters.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-03-05

Backsmiths' tools and supplies, such as Iron, Norway Nail
rod Iron, Vulcan Horse-nails, Taper Taps, Horse Shoes, Fine
Sleigh-shoes and Cast Steel, A full line of Best Norway Iron,
Carriage and Tire Bolts, and Axle Clips. A complete stock of
Malleable Iron, Burrs, Sc, Sc,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-03-05
PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES!

Our stock is complete in all respects, and comprises every
Particle usually KEEP. an Hardware otvrvs.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-03-05

TsE Coited States nses 7o.oo0.oeo
bashels If grain every year for DIS
tilling purposes, Crest Britain uses
annually 1000. 600 10 the same
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-03-05

Grant and Wheeler VS.. Tilden and
Hendricks. is the shape in which the
Chicago Times puts the nsi!onsl cam
diGales for the campaign Of 1850.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-03-05
NEW ADVERTISEMENT

We take pleasure in announcing to the public that we have
d - RECEIVED a large and complete stock of Hard
ware, which we intend to sell at
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-08-27
L Railroad Wreck.

TIN from Kentucky, and perhsps
you never heard of Captain Phillips
experience in a railroad wreck 2" Well
Captain Phillips is a conductor on the
Louisville and Cincinnati Short Line
Road, and at the tine | speak of, wa.
running q freight. 4 heavy storm had
followed his train from CINCINNATI
severe winter storm that was accom-
panied by fearful wind and rain, and
had ragged a considerable time. His
train was just beyond Walton, thirty
miles the other side of Cincinnati, and
was approaching bridge that Spanned
a little creek that empties into the
Licking River. Usually this stream is
low, but on that night (Ihis was some
four years ago it had become a swollen,
roaring torrent. \ passenger train
had crossed the bridge safely, bat is
gave way under Captain Phillips train.
He was in the cabOOse, which was next
the tender. lie was alone there. As the
caboose rolled upon the bridge, Cap
tain Phillips fcltcar, bridge and every
thing else suddenly sink beneath him
He felt the cabOose and engine part,
and then the caboose struck the rush
ing stream. The cabOOse light went
out, and the wafer poured in upon the
flooring upon which he stood. The
Captain was thrown down, but he re-
gained his feet and ma naged TO stand
while the car was swept along. Ii was
an awful position. The water poured
in and rose higher and higher around
him; the car floated. but it turned
from side to side, pitching and rolling
and struck with fearful force upon the
cotton trees that stood in the way of the
torrent. Phillips did not loose his
presence of mind, but struggled per
sistently TO reach the car door. Again
aud again he approached it, but the
rolling and plunging of the car threw
him back. The minutes seemed hours
to Phillips. The water in the cabOose
rose higher and higher-past his knees,
past his waist, up to his chest, over his
shoulders, even up to his chin, Finally
his head struck the top of the car when
the car changed its motion. Suddenly
when all chance of escape seemed out
of the question, the ear door burst open
and by tremendous effort, Phillips
reached and braced himselfin its frame
work. The next instant he seized a
limb of a cottonwood tree, against
which the caboose was carried. He
held tight, and the car was swept on,
while he hung to the tree. The other
cars of the train rushed past one by
one, and more than once the tree he
clung to was struck by them. SO great
was the force of the torrent that the
locomotive was carried many yards
down the stream, and some loaded ears
of wheat were swept into the Licking
River and down to Cincinnati thirty
miles away. Phillips was rescued in
the morning.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-08-27
Improved Conditions.

As we review the close of the fiscal
year, there is a general satisfaction at
the improved condition of finance and
trade ever the preceding twelve
months. Men OF business, who axe
taking backward glance at the situa-
ton, express themselves with entire
unanimity regarding the past, and are
hopeful as 10 the future. While the
activity that has been SO marked L fea-
ture of this years business begins to
show the customary relaxations pecul-
lar 10 the Summer months, there is a
universal belief that our progress In all
that makes a nation great has been far
more decided than the most sanguine
had reason 10 hope year ago; and
while in some minor respects there
might have been more Improvement.
yet the solid basis we have achieved
has been doubly satisfactory in banish-
ing all doubts of future prosperity.
While there has been an increase in
our exports of several leading staples,
and the general ma kets show a de-
cided advance over the average
of the business of the last two
years, our increased impor . are cited
as exhibiting a greater degree of con-
fidence in the enlarged purchasing
power of the people and afiordIng an
pie proof of our increased ability to in
dulge in many foreign luxuries where
hitherto we have often restricted our
home necessities. 1t is justly argued
that this tendency of the times must
soon develop broader scale of scale
of living and create more active in
| interchange of merchantile cOmmOdi-
| ties and manufactured fabrics, which
must necessarily result in a better de-
mand for money at more profitable
rates. While economists of the cyDiC
school may fail to accept this view OF
the situation, and deem our increasing
imports, as compared with those OF
last year, as unfavorable symptoms OF
our trade balance, it will furnish to
many others the surest signs of our
growing prosperity as nation.
Nor is this all. The shrewd mer-
chant and importer, far seeing and
quick to read Alright the signs of COM
ing prosperity, will gauge his import
alton of foreign goods thereby. Fol
him the rich harvest fields of the South
and West hold out bright hopes, fcr
with that assurance comes greater pur'
chasing power TO the people. These
importations mean, unquestionably
that there will be more active trade
In foreign goods next fall. and con-
sequent greater stimulus to the pro
duction and sale of domestic fabrics
And this will soon vitalize all the chan.
nals of trade
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-08-27
Martha washington's Watch.

Aided by several wealthy citizens,
the trustees of fWashingtOn's headquar-
tiers, at Newburg, have just purchased
and placed in that venerable structure
a most valuable and interesting relic,
which is a gold watch made in London
for Mrs. Martha Gusts, on the order of
General Washington, gust previous to
the marriage OF the General to that
lady. General Washington had two
love affairs, the first being with Mary
Phillips, who after time refused his
hand, and IN 1876 became The wife of
Robert Morris. In lbs General Wash
ington met Mrs. Martha CUstis, and
Has married 10 her in 1850. Commem-
orative of this match is this old watch,
which was presented by Washington tv
his bgi.ic elect. The recipient wore IL
for many years after she became Mrs.
Washington, and while az Mount Yer
non, after the clash of arms had ceased
she presented it to n fa:orite niece who
afterward became Mrs. IIalyburtOu, OF
Virginia. That old lady presented the
heirloom to her son, james ID. ualy-
burton, who, at the breaking ont of the
rebellion, was the owner of an exten-
sive pltu-at,on and mary slaves in
Virginia. The emancipation procla-
nation and the success of the Federal
arms left the HIly burtons poor, and
the watch was placed on the market by
its owner. 1t WAS purchased by the
late EnOch Carter, of New burg. who
during his lifetime, was devoted relic
hunter, and by whom many of tine most
valuable articles in headquarters were
bequeathed 10 that institution. On the
death of Mr.. Carter the watch was sold
10 settle up his estate, and purchased
by Mrs Ryer, sister of the deceased
gentleman. This lady died over year
ago, and the valuable time-piece has
been bought from her heirs, 50 that it
can be placed and preserved in that
building which its owner giaced with
her presence.
The watch bears the name of Its
maker, ''Barwie, London. No. 49,"
Ii is of the oi1-fashiOned ''bull's-
pattern, reduced in thickness. The
handsome gold case is inlaid with white
enamel around the edge of the back and
face. The hour marks are numerals,
and over the figures are the words
Martha CustiS, one letter being over
each figure. The watch shows signs of
age, tigers at the cases being worh and
the dial cracked in several places.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-08-27
Read This, Girls.

Learn TO darn stockings neatly, and
then always see that your own are in
order. Do not let 4 button be of your
shoes minute longer than needful.
Ii takes Just about minute to sew one
on. and oh, how much better foot
looks In trinity button boot than it
does in a lopsided affair with all the
buttons off. Every girl should learn TO
make simple articles of clothing.
We know Il little Miss of seven who
could do all this, and who also made
the whole of blue calico dress tor her
self, aid pieced large bed quilt. She
was not an over-taXed child, either,
but merry, romping INDUCED, only
daughter. But she was "smart," and
she did not die young, either. Indeed
we have seldom known children ''too
smart to live" Very few die of that
complaint, whatever their grandmoth-
ers may think. So never be afraid a
bit of OVERRIDING the business. Help
all you can and study over the business
daily. Once get into the habit of look
ing over your things, and you will like
it wonderfully. You will have the in
dependent feeling that you need not
wait for any ones convenience in re-
pairing and making, but that you can
be beforehand with all such matters.
The relief to your weary mother will
be more than you can ever estimate.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-08-27
NO. 80.

Il load Of fish on her back as wei as the
burden OF her babe, she heard wolf
howl in the forest, and terror quickened
her pace, although she was already fain
to sink with fatigue.
She was midway of the five miles OF
unbroken woods when the howl of the
wolf again smote her ear, and this time
other voices, one after another, Joined
in. The pack had gathered on her
trail,
She climb a tree, one would
say; but she DID not. She did not even
throw away her fish.
The wolves gained upon her moment
by moment, the great gray wolves of
the North, that stand as high as man
when they rear. Ii was a mile and a
half to the nearest house when she first
caught a glimpse of the approach of the
demons
She had for the last two miles walk
ed at her utmost speed: it was now
time to run. Yet still held firmly her
babe AMI her fish.
y quarter of 4 mile more, anu swift
iy as she lad passed il, the wolves
were within a few yards. She could
see their white teeth and hear their
laboring breath above her own. She
loosened and threw down a single fish,
and ran. The pack discovered rare
game, and fought together for its pos
session.
BY the time it was eaten the brave
woman had got a quarter ofa mile in adj
vance; but the pack were soon at her
heels again. Another fi,h checked them
and their snarls and yells,as they again
! fought each other for a bite of the saw
Ory fresh Goldfish, hurried the labor
iOus flight OF the weary woman.
Her baby, annoyed by the shaking il
had received from the rapid pace, at
length cried Justify, calling the wolves
to renewed pursuit In vain the poor
mother tried to soothe her infant, but
another fish was followed by a fresh
flight and precious delay of the pack.
Again and again the action was re-
peated, until at length the barking OF
two huge dogs alarmed the wolves,
while the almost exhausted mother ran
past the friendly brutes to the door Of
the farmhouse, thrown open to receive
her.
The great dogs are trained to their
duty, and no sooner was the fugitive in
the house than they also retired in good
order TO the same safe stronghold, leav-
ing the foiled wolves to rage outside,
and fall before the guns that were
speedily brought TO bear upon them.
The weary mother found safety and
rest, but whether she saved any OF her
fish tradition does not relate.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-08-27

But was too late There was sharp re-
port, a smoking pistol was dashed down at
my feet, and, with wild shrek, the crazed
Chichester rushed out of the house, through
the moaning pines, on towards the river.
Edith locked her sweet arms around my
neck.
He has killed me. Philip" she sighed
family, and with her lips against my cheek
she died
That was the end. My love-life was
over forever.
| understood now why my poor girl had
so abruptly left the operatic troupe that
night first saw her-she had seen Chich-
ester as she drove past the gate where we
were standing together, and it was from
him she was fleeing. The picture in the
dim old parlor was an ideal piece, and was
in the house when he bought it.
Chichester's body was found in a shallow
of the stream, with the white water-lillie,
drifting over his upturned face.
1t was well for me that he was found
thus, for | know not what rash thing |
might have done in the first agonies of my
grief, with poor Edith's young life calling
upon my love for vengeance.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-08-27
woman's Escape from Wolves.

In the year 1919 died in the town of
Greene, Me-, an old man named Thom-
as, who had thrilling wolf story of
his own TO tell, though the experience
was too early for his memory, he being
at the time baby in arms. Mr.. George
J. Verney relates the adventure in the
Lewistown Journal. Mrs. Thomas was
a fisherman's wife who lived in the
town of Brunswick, Me-, where Bow
doin College now stands. At one time
when her husband was in port, but
could not come home, she started on
foot to Harpswell. distance of ten
miles, to see him, carrying her young
es. child in her arms. Returning with
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-08-27
StrOn Tea

General John Beatty, on one occasion
when on long march regaled himself
with what he supposed to be tea, but
was in reality, tobacco juice, and had
been concocted from paper o. chew
ins tobacco which the General had
handed 20 the servant by mistake. The
General thought once or twice that the
S'tea" seemed slightly impregnaJed
with flavor of tobacco, but attributed
it to the fact that he mad been smoking
more than usual for some time before,
and that the tobacco taste was there
fore not in the liquid but in his mouth.
When the General returned from his
march, he happened to mention to his
servant that the tea tasted like tobacco
Juice, anu was astounded at receiving
the reply, lit is terbacker juice, sir"
"why, you must be an internal fool
john" said the somewhat hOrrItied
General, ''to give me tobacco juice to
drink ~ "Can'J help that, sir; you
gave me paper o. terbaeker and tole me
to make tea of l.. Did jest as you tole
me sir" The reasoning was eonclu-
sive, and the General was obliged TO
content himself with pouring the rest
OF the ''.ea" out Of his canteen.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-08-27
Jack FineliErt.

Jack FineharG had noted name
in Texas, in Arizona, in Kansas, ia
New Mexico; not a gambler from Tex
as to the Black Hills but respected the
name. An expert gambler, an uner-
ring shot, unegualed as companion on
a spree, he was. nevertheless, scrupu-
lousy honest, tender-hearted, sensitive
and easily provoked to tears. He had
one love affair. and it was the romance
in his life. | don't know the history
of il. Nobody does but Jack, and he
was not communicative abCus il. Ii
seems that his brother was equally i'll
volved about the girl, and, after much
bitter feeling and exchanges had been
INDUCED in between them respecting
the lady, they came TO an understand
ing thoroughly typical OF tie hard, un-
compromising nature of western quar-
rels The understanding was TO the
effect that the men pledged themselves
never again to speak to the girl, the
penalty for an infraction of this rule
being that one brother should kill the
other. This was the compact. TO any
one familiar with the history OF the
West there is nothing strange, unnat-
ural or startling about il. The broth
ers separated, and each went his way.
This was some years ago. This sum-
mer Jack sought out his brother, ana
found him in Denver. He told him
briefly that he had broken his oath, and
that he wanted the compact kept.
There was nothing about Jacks de-
meanor that indicated fear. he was
melancholy and quiet. This indeed
was his habitual manner. He was firm
| in his determination TO die by his broth
er's hand. The witness of the COM
pact was in Denver. He was found by
Jack, aud the fact was narrated to him.
He offered remonstrance, of course
Jack was as firm rs iron. His influence
over the witness, and the desire of the
latter to see it out and put In as many
obstacles as possible induced him to ac-
company his friend. The brother was
waiting, and they walked out on the
Platte river bank. 1t was late in the
afternoon. The sun was making count
less beautiful shapes and colors over
/ the mountains. The air was cool and
| dry, and the earth looked very fresh
and green. 1t was singular'y invit-
ing aspect, and the world never ap-
peared more tempting as place OF res
idence. The men spoke not a word,
but strobe steadily along, Jack in front.
/ The witness was alarmed and Mortified
He knew not what to do. 1t was i'm
possible to influence these men; but he
could not now back out. They at lasi
reached quiet spot in shady valley
The Platte ran beside them, and would
carry the body Of Jack along with it in
a few moments. They paused. JacE
drew Derringer and examined it care
fully. Apparently satisfied with his
inspection, he cooked it and handed il
to his brother. Then walking few
rods he turned two-thirds profile to
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-08-27
REVENGE

The fairest action OF our human life,
is scorn ng to revenge an injury;
For who forgives without further strife.
His adyersarys heart doth to him tie
And It's tirmer conquest truly said,
To WIZ the heart, than overthrow the head.
II We 8 worthy enemy do find
To yield to worth, it must be nobly done
But if OF bsser metal be his mind,
In base revenge there is no honor won.
Who would worthless courage overthrow,
And who would wrestle with a worth .ess foe
We say our hearts are great. and cannot yield
Because they cannot yield. it proves then
poor
Great hearts are dashed beyond their power
but seld
The weakest lion will the loudest roar.
Truths school for certain doth this came allow
High heartedness doth sometime teach to bow
A nobler heart doth teach virtuous scorn
To scorn to owe duty over long
To scorn to be for benefits for5orne;
To scorn to lie to scorn to do a wrong;
To scorn to bear sn injury in mind
To scorn free born heart, slave like to bind
But if for wrongs We needs redress must have
Then be our vengeance Of the nob,est kind
DO We his body from our vengeance save,
Aud let our hate prevail against his mind.
Wha. can 'gainst him 8 greater vengeance b.
Than make his fee more worthy far than he
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-08-27
What His Wife Wanted.


At the farmhouse gate the other
morning, Mrs. Whitehall said to Joseph
as he was ready TO drive into town:
Remember. now, what | told you.
l want spool of thread, No. 60, ten
yards of calico with dot in it, aud 4
yard and a half of brown drilling to
| line the waist"
Joseph drove into the city as straight
as bee line and as happy as an old gi-
rafie when the circus is out. He sold
his butter and eggs, was on his way to
dry goods store when he met man
who once came very near marrying his
sister, This was reason enough why
they should drink together, and they
drank. When man meets fellow who
might have been his brot ier-in-law if a
mule hadn't kicked the prospective
bride across the dark river, he can't
tell when to stop drinking. Farmer
Whitehall couldn't remember whether
he imbibed seven or seventeen glasses,
but the result was the same. When he
finally got ready to do his trading he
entered store and said:
"Shir, want shixty spools of dots
wiz a waist in 'em,''
That was as plain as he coald make it
| in any of the half dozen stores he en-
tered, and by and by he suddenly DIS
covered that he wasn't in the right
mood tor trading. He found another
saloon and more beer, and it was even
ing when he entered a iewelry store
and said:
"Shir, / want yardan' Il half of dots
wiz shixty in 'em"'
/ He was turned out, and late in the
evening he fell down on the street, too
tired to go further. As the officer rails
ed him up he murmured:
/ "Shir, 1 want ten yard drillin' to line
'er shpool thread wiz
| He was quite sober when walked out
for trial, and, moreover, little anx-
! ious to know what had become of all
I his vest buttons and one coat-tail.
"Do you feel better?" kindly asked
his honor, As he looked down at the
/ prisoner.
"No, sir-I feel worse" was the an
swer.
"NIce time you had rolling round in
the street last night"
"Squar'" began the man, as lie faced
around, this is the fust time | ever
made fool o. myself with both eyes
open. I've got 'leven dollars down
here in my vest, and you kin take it all
/ if you'll let me 20. I'll bet cucumber
the ole woman didn't sleep wink last
night. and she'll put one o the boys on
a hoss aud send him up the road after
me this mOrnin.'
Then you plead guilty %
II do. I'm guilty, and an idiot to
/ boot"
'Do yor want to dust right out for
homer"
"Do |? Wky | can't hardly stand
still. want TO meet the boy as fur out
as kin, and I'll tell him got upset. =
''Can you remember what your wife
told you to get:'
81 kin. She wanted sixty yards Of
waist lining, yard and half of dots,
and ten spools of calico, and I'll get
( 'em as go out."
"Well, you may 60"
/ .Thaukee. Whar's my hat-good-
[ bye"