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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

A Communicable editor Of the
HoutIiale Ns,cs was in town last week, and be
states the case in this way; ave were honoret
with a complimentary to the concert given BY
the orpheus cornet Band on Tuesday evening
last, in the ciearheld Court House. As this was
the 6rst appearance Of this excellent band in
their new uniforms, the large hall was literally
crowded with large and select audience, all ol
whom were delighted with the performances. ans
to which we will be happy to refer at no distsn
date. The uniforms are the finest We have ye
seen, aud the proficiency Of the members is Ger
tainly far above the average. After the cOncer
several Of the citizens were honored with sere
made, and the evening passed of very enjoyably.'
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21
Just Received

Just Received by ARNOLD, at
CURW ENSVILLE =
Car Load Nova Scotia Plaster
Car Load pure Corn, Rye and Oats
Chop
Car Load Deaken Salt
Car Load Of Choice Family Flour
Car Load Dry Goods, Groceries, &c.l
pdrShlngles, Bark. X. r. Ties and
Grain will be taken in exchange.
Curwensville, May I, 1878.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

"neb-Ladies, who have any respect
for themselves, will remain at home tonight
Bi<lsr on Circus doy.
The same number Of his journal contained q
homily Of over half a column on the proprietie
and prOvince Of the Newspaper business. Now
we suspect that there were a number Of ladies a
ths.circus, who sport about as much respect a
any who remained away. A fellow, who makes 8
much fuss ever Mr.. Buck, should not insul
females. A newspaper is not the field for sucl
vulgarity. Again; In the same issue he lectures
this community for not encouraging gentleman
who had started in businsn here some time ago
It may have been mistake that "our town faiie'
to do him justice"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21
FARE FROM cLEAREIELn. "
Allegheny Valley Railroad.
LOW GRADE DIVISION.

ON and after Monday, Dec. 10th, 1871
" the passenger trains will run daily (excep
Sun day. between Red Bank and Driftwood, a
follows
EAsTwARD.--Day Mail leaves Pittsbur,
$40 q. m; Red Bank 1850; Sligo Junction 1905
New Bethlehem l;07 p. m; Maysville l26
Troy 1850 Brookville 1909 Fuller's 2;S5 Rey
noldsville 2;62j Dubois 1888 Summit Tunne
$40 Penfeld 4;05; Weedville 4;l7; BeneIett,
1850 arrives at Driftwood at 5;55.
WEsTWARD.--Day Mail leaves Driftwood
1915 p. m; BeneIette li09; Weedville l:40
Pen6eld las; Summit Tunnel 2;o7; Dubois 2:30
Reynoldsyille 2;52; Fuller's 2;57; Brookville 1888
Troy $40; Maysville AIS; New Bethlehem 4:29
Sligo Junction $40; Red Bank 5;27 arrives al
Pittsburg at $40 p. m.
e- The Reynoldsyille Aecommodat tion leaves
Reynoldsvile daily at 1850 a. m; and arrives al
Red Bank at 1890 a. m, Pittsburgh at 1886 p. N,
Leaves Pittsburgh at $3.50 p. m; Red Bank at
s;55 p. nj arriving at Reynoldsyile at s;O5 p. m
Close connections made with trains on P. 4 L
Railroad at Driftwood, and with trains on the
Allegheny Valley Railroad at Red Bank.
DAVID McCARG0, Genl Supt.
A. A. JACKSON, supt L. @. Div
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

New DAILY STAGE LINE.--James Il,
Lcsvy has succeeded in having daily mail es,ab.
lished between cisArasld and pennaeld, and will
hereafter run daily stage between the two points
His contract began with April LIST, and the stage
will leave Clsarbeld every morning Except Sun
day. at s o'clock, making connections with al
trains on the Low Grade Railroad at Penndeld, re.
turning after the last train the same evening
Passeagersand freight will be carried at low rates
Orders left at any Of the hotels will be attended
to- l6aprIv'u
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

A full house greeted the Orpheus
Band boys on Tuesday night Of last week, on the
occasion Of the first appearance in their new uni
forms. Everybody seems to admire the new suits.
The uniform is OF fine dark blue cloth, trimmed
with gold cord, cut-a-way coat, and helmet hat
with white plume. The boys just look perfectly
lnxalr .
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

DENTAL NoTIcE.-Dr. A. NJ. Hills
would say to his friends and former patients that
he has not retired from practice as has been &c
indusiriously circulated by some persons but will
continue to give his personal attention to all who
may desire II, or to assist DR.. Heicbhold when
ever required. Nitrous Oxide Gas given for the
painless extraction Of teeth. April 24-n.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21
Specials.

AsormEn DoLD RoBnERY.-A man NAMED
Jackson broke into the old factory on 5th street,
and carried away a large quantity Of cane ant
wood seat chairs, lounges, mattresses, centre-ta
bIes, cradles, chromos engravings, picture frames
wall pictures. brackets and other articles, and hal
placed them n the room In the west end Of th'
Mansion House, where he is selling them OF a
about ono-half the usual price. Don't buy else
whore before giving him call, or you will lose
a bargain.
Closrdeld, Pa, May 18th, ls79-1m.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

The TURNER TRIAL.-Tho time and
place Tor the second trial of the Turner case has
been dSed at last. It comes OF at Lock Haven,
on the second Monday Ia September, the sih,
where oil parties interested will attend. weun-
dcr'tand that the Court will be presided over by
both Judges, Mayer and 0ryis.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

The NERVES NEED ToNINo Up.-
simply purifying and cleansing the blood IL not
always sufficient, 1t needs enriching and the
nervous system needs touing up, all Of which is
accomplished by DR.. Fenner's Blood and Liver
Remedy and Nerve Tonic. Use his Cough Honey
In all coughs. For sale by Har,swick a Irwin,
Clearfeld. Pa
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

John |. Patterson, Charm an Of the
comuIttee on Graves, desires information In re-
gard to the graves Of soldiers threashsus tbs
county not marked, 90 that tombs'opes ess be So
cured from the Government, m provided BY an
&c, Of Congress, and he will attend to for.ardins
the iniormstion 10 the Dspartnen, and have the
hesdstonss cent On. Mr.. Patterson wants the
name Of the deceased, the company to which hs
belonged, number of the regiment, and age
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

A FAcr.-An advertisement inserted
In the RrrupIIcAs will reach more readers than
n published In all The other papers in the eosn-
", and cost the advertiser less than ons-hsi'
In other words, an advertisement published In
our Journal is worth double the price Of that
charged BY any other publisher in the county
at IL o fact" W.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

HONE AoAiN.-The much lamented
Peter Hcrdic, whose absence has been mourp.d
Tor many days BY 'undry william,portcrs for III.
past year has had his health restored aud has re.
turned to bis family in that city, for the balance
Of bis days, lie will not cut as wide and boom.
ing swarth In the world as heretofore.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21
Wish ErsrvSodv 10 Kmo,r

Rev. George II. Thayer, an old citizen of thii
vicinity known to every one as a most innuentia
eisiEsi, asa CAhsissa Minister nf the ". ID
Church Just this moment stepped In our store Il
say. 81 wish every body to know that / consider
that both myself and wife owe our lives to, Shilohi
Consumption Cure" II is having q tremendous
sale over our counters and Is giving perfect sstis-
faction In all eases Of Lung Diseases, such moth
ing else has done. Bourbon, Ind. May Is, rs.
Drs. Matchett 4 Fiance Sold by Hartswick
Irwin and O. d. Watson, Clearleld, Pa.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

W. M. Shoening, of Jordan town.
snip, eon'empla'es removing to Missouri the COM
nssprins, and will offer his farm Of IS acres an
a lot Of personal property at public sale on Tues.
day. June Sd, 1879. For particulars sec hand.
bills. Among other things, there arc two mch
eows, young cattle, sheep, etc, and hcusehol
roods
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

An attachee of the show, which ex-
hibi,ed here last Wednesday, boldly stepped into
the residence Of County Superintendent Me-
opOwn. during the evening Of that day, and stole
a coat belonging to Mrs. Mcoaown, which he
Pswn,d. He was followed to PhiliPssurs, ar
rsned and lodged In jail At this Piaes.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

A large crowd Of country folk
aud town people too--greetsd Batehsior Doris
show on Wednesday ofissi week. This was the Or 81
Of the season, and It might have been better and
could have been worse. The tents were pitched
in Alo, along the railroad, a short distance below
the denot
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

A LUCKY ALTERNATE.-We learn
from the St. Mary's Gazette that Earnest VIM
mer oldest son Of Hon. $. WINNER, OF that bor-
ough, is order ed to appear at West Point on the
20th Of June, for examination for admission to
that institution as cadet. II will be remember
ed he was recommended as an alternate, a young
man from Clinton county b,ing Mr.. Mackey's hrst
choice. II seems both are to be examined at West
chosen, provided he possesses the necessary quAli6
cations Without disparsgemsnt to the first
choice, we wish Mr.. WINNER may be successful
In receiving the appointment.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21
BALD EAGLE VALLEY BRANCH.
TYRONE STATION.


A stage leaves curwensvIlle daily for Reynolds
vile, at o'clock, p. m, arriving at Reynoldsville
at O'Clock, p. m. Returning, leaves Reynolds
vile daily, at o'clock, a. m, arriving at Cur
wensville at IL o'clock, m. Fare, each way, 81.
A stage leaves Curwensylle daily, at o'clock
p. M, for Dubois City, arriving at Dubois City
at o'clock, p. m. Returning, leaves Dubois at
o'clock, a. m, daily, arriving at Curwensville at
" o'clock, m. Fare, each way, 81 so.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

REAL ENTERPRIsE.-The editor OF
the DaBOis Courier has undertaken two big
things, vii' The erection of new eoaaty Ia
mat section Of the State and guarAn'esing that
the population Of the village amoauts to 3, 900
persons Like stock gamblers. We suspect that
he relies too much upon the croduliiy Of hi. pa.
irons.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

"BILLY' HoTcHKIss.-There is no
doubt that many Of our citizens remember Mr..
WIN. Hotchkiss, when he resided Ia this borough
about thirty years ago, and afterwards removed
to Birmingham, in the State Of Connecticut lie
died at bis home in the above named place, on
the 18th inst, amer an illness Of week, aged
rs years goOdIy number will regrat to learn
Of his death, although at this ripe old age.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

DYING OPf.-The Williamsport Sun,
in abiding to the recent dead journals, says /
"Greenbaek papers are dying OF, at the rate Of
at least one per month 10 the country. This must
be discouragng to that great financial enterprise.
The cause Il seems to US, mus, 30 advancing back.
ward" ["
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

To LANDLORDS AND SToRRKEEpERs
Lyte has an arrangement with an Eastern ciga'
Factory so that he can sell cigars by the box OF
thousand at bottom figures. Give their cigars
one trial. a.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21
1ifd.

In Bradford township, on sAtu rday, May 10th
1872, J. D. Thomas, aged 40 years, months and
I days. His mother, Mrs. Gross, died in thi.
borough two days previous.
"The righteous hath hope in his DEATH"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

Harry Creesey, an individual who
has not very snsiAbls reputation In this neigh
borhoOd, got to sbn'ing bis cOnpsnions on Mon
day afternoon to such an extent, that be was ar
rested and, after hearing before Squire Kerr, be
was put 10 jail TO await the decision Of the court
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

We had call on Tuesday morning
from Mr.. Jacob Zeitler Of Punrsuiawnsy, wh'
1, here this week attending Court in the eapacit,
Of witness. lie Is pleasant and agreeable
gentleman, whom 1t Is a pleasure to meet.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

The Spirit states that Punxsutawney
10 Afflicted with youthful depuviiy. 0ne smai
boy attacks another on the highway and robs him
while two nice young men have been arrested and
bound over to Court for general crookedness. Sc
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

We have now on hand several thous.
and irst-class envelopes, which we will print for
business men, or anybody else, at prices that can-
not be rivalled. Call and see them. II.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

Miss Maggie McGee, daughter Of ex-
Commissioner McGee, died recently at her HON .
in Bell tswushp, this county. She was an ae
compHshed young lady, and was highly esteemed
bv ali who kncw her
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

Save your cash for the Strawberry
Festival, to be given for the benefit Of the cltl.
I'n's corne, Band, commencing on Tuesday aud
to continue during tho week.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

Osr HuSpRED Per CENT. DIsoouEr ON OLD
PRfors.-sewing Machines can now be purchased
at Merrelra tin and variety store, from $50 up
wards. All kinds Of sewing machines repaired
on the shortest notice.
nlaarhnld. Pa. July Is. 1871.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

The heavy rains of last week sub.
dued the fires which were raging in the forests
on the noun tain north Of town.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

The Drug firm of Messrs. Means 4
Hayes, atLuthsrsburg, was dissolved on the first
day Of May, and the partners want all their ae-
counts settled without delay.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

Prof ]. P. Rowbotham, of Philadel.
phla, who instructed the members Of the 0rphsus
cOrnst Band In this place, last Winter, Is now in
Philip,barg, giving lessons to the String Band ol
that borough.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

CoMfoarISo-Thc Repeiicintimatcs
that when tho Court attendants Of that village
are absent, the town is "unusuaily quiet"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

Lust OF letters remaining unclaimed
y the Postothss at clearasid, for The we,h snd,,.
May 18th, 1875 ''''"s
Mr. McIisny, Lewis Marsh, Lizzie London
Susie Liversood.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

wAsrrp.-5eo, 600 il-feet shaved hoops, deliv.
cred at the railroad, in car loads Of 5000 At All
points on the Tyrone clcarheld, ?. a r., Bald
Eagle Valley, and Pennsylvania Railroads, Tor
which will pay the highest market price.
J. Y. KnANER,
oc,is ls7s.tf. Clearheld, Pa.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

wAsrrp. Delivered at the Rail Road
100, 900 26-inch shaved shingles.
10000 24-inch sawed shingles.
100000 feet Of pine boards.
100000 l4-feet shaved hoops.
5000 railroad ties.
81, 900 feet Of good hemlock boards.
For which / will pay the highest market price
delivered at clearheld, or at any point on th'
Tyrone A Clsaraeld Railroad
J. p. KRAnER.
ciea,6ald Pa Oct 10. ls18.tf
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

The annual session of the Grand
Lodge Of Odd Fellows, Of this State, Is now In
session at Harrisburg. clearaeli Lodge, No.
lgs 10 being represented By jacob D. Smoke.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

At the REPUBLICAN Office is the place
to get your job work done. weare fully prepared
to do anything in the printing line, will do IT
well, and at the right kind Of prices. II.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

BueerKs Fom sALr.--R. Newton SHAW keeps q
full supply Of Fredonia Buggies and Platform
Wagons for sale. To be seen at tho shaw House
yard. Call on or address him At Clearheld Penn
si...i. NAV la-N.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

l.. W. Weld, who assaulted Simon
Mcfarland, last week, is Postmaster at Utahville,
this county.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

Philipsburgers are greatly annoyed
by Saturday night rOwdyism, according to the
Journal
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

The most popular and fragrant Perfume Of the
day "HAuKMETAoK' try It. Sold by Harts.
wick Irwin, and O. D. Watson, Clearheld Pa.
Aug. rs 1s7s-6m pd.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

CoNsTABLEs APPOINTED. = M. +
Owens was appointed Constable for curwsnsvile
aud Henry Evans for Graham township, las
week.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

Don't forget that the Citizens Band
will hold Strawberry Festival In Pies Opera
House next week.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

PooR OvERsEERs. Rs.--The Court last
week app oinisd Barnabas Armstrong and Charles
Bratton overseers Of the Poor for Becesria
township.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

ON and AFTER Monday, MAY l2, 1879, th'
OPasscnger Trains will run daily Except Sun.
haxal hefHnen Tyrone and Clearheld, As followa
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

Strawberries and cream at the Opera
House next week. Whew
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

The first and finest strawberries OF
The season, at the Opera House next week.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

DR.. John Mccullough, prominent
physician Of Huntington, died in that borough
on the 18th inst, aged " years.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

Forest fires" is what our exchanges
have had II for the past two weeks previous to
Thursday
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

The Curwensville Times now sports
patent inside, printed in New York.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

A new and elegant invoice of car.
pets at Pleck Cos. 81.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21
YES, OF COURSE!

Our Special column is decidedly interesting in
local point Of view, and profitable reading to
outsiders who want to save money.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21
Terms of Subscrlptlon.

Ifpaid in advsncs,Or within three months...s2 %
lfplid after three and before six months. . 80
Ifpaid after the expiration Of six monhts... 3 90
ns-Messrs. s. M. PHrrnxoLL a Co., News.
osSsr Advertising Agents, 81 Park Row, corner
Boekpan Street, srt oar daiy 1atd6rised Agent,
in New York City.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

A beautiful line of Parasols at Fleck
A Cos. 81.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21
STAGE LINE.

oLEARrIELD TO PrSFiELD.
The undersigned would inform the public tha
he Is now rnnning a stage line between CleardelC
and Penfeld, three times week.
The stage leaves Clearheld on Monday wednes
days and Fridays, at 5 o'clock a m, arriving
at Pen6eld at u O'Clock m. Returning SAINT
days. Leaves Pen6eld at O'Clock p. m, Arriy.
ing at Cleardeld at o'clock p. m.
Connection Is made with trains on the Low
Grade r. II. at Penfeld. Fare, each way, $3.50
GEO. W. GEARHART.
Cleaf6eld, Pa, Feb. IS, 1878
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

A DEMONSTRATORS SAL E.--Thsrs
N will be sold at public outcry at the late res
idence Of Miles Davis, deceased, in Bsccaria
township, Clearheld county, Pa, on Saturday,
the 2ith day Of May, the following property, via
Spring wagon, pair twin sleds, shelter, two.
horse wagon, threshing machine, stump machine,
harrow, windmill, cutting-bo harness, plows,
grsin-cradle, and numbar Of other articles mot
necessary to mention. Sale to commence at on,
O'Clock, p. NJ. Of said day, when terms will bs
made known by the undersigned.
JOHN s. M'KIERNAN,
Administrator, O. 7. A.
Smiths Mills, Pa, May 7th, ls7e-St.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

Ti~ A.. line nf Iiadi~r' u-~e s-a
Children's Stockings ever offered In town, at fieck
4 Cos, 81.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

Ladies' LINEN Suits, Ulstcrs, and
Beautiful Ties Of all grades at Flock a Cos. 81.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21

A lot of Gents French Costa Gloves
at Flcck 4 Co.'S. ST.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-05-21
aslisffllaufpus.
a.tisfsllanspns.
PIANOS and ORGANS
The Largest and Cheapest House In
Pennsylvania.

Having lately accepted the General Agency for Central Penn
yvania n addition to old tertory with headquarters and
large store 1404 Eleventh Avenue Altoona Penna
charge of Mr. George w Good and being deous of extending
already immense sales of the most celebrated Pianos and Or
gans we will exhibit for one week, commencing on
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-01-30

onel Ledyard replied, 81 did, but
you do now" at the same time sur
rendering his sword. The officer re-
ceived the sword and instantly
plunged it into the heart of the gal,
liant Colonel. An American officer,
standing beside his Colonel, snstched
his own sword from it's scabbard and
in moment the cowardly Briton
lay dead beside his victim. An IN
discriminate massacre of all within
the fort followed and thirty of the
wounded Americans were piled into
q wagon that was rolled down
steep hillside to the bottom, where
it was dashed in pieces against
tree. Then hurried preparations
were made to evacuate their position
by the British. Arnold having
learned of the expected arrival of
Captain Human. Mrs. Human, hav-
ing witnessed these outrages from
her honsetOp, became so incensed
against the traitor that che hurried.
~ descended from the roof, took
musket from q closet where it had
been left the day before by an A.
merican soldier, and leveled it at
Arnold as he sat on his horse in
from; OF the house. Taking q long,
steady aim, she pulled the trigger,
but the piece missed fire. Hearing
tho snap of the lock, Arnold turned
and asked her what the noise was.
With great presence of mind she
bad dropped the gun, SO that he did
not see it, and she answered that it
was the breaking of chair.