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Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-02-26
The Central system.

The substitution everywhere of the hun
dred pounds avordupois as the unit and
uniform standard of weight for produce
transactions, in place of the bushel, quarter,
or hundred weight of ll2 pounds, and ton of
2, 24O pounds, is greatly TO be desired The
subject is of such importance that it has of
late occupied the attention of Boards of
Trade and Produce Exchanges in this coun-
try and elsewhere. The system is IN general
use in France, Italy, Spain and some por-
tionS of England. 1t is also in vogue on
the Pacific coast, at San Francisco and in
Oregon. 1t has beeu adopted by COM
mercial bodies in nearly all the centres of
trade in the Atlantic States, and soon will
be by all. Our Produce Exchange, says
the New York Ship List, decided that on
and after October l. ''An produce sold by
weight on this Exchange shall be by the
pound avoirdupois and by its multiple, the
GENITAL or 100 pounds avoirdupois. A
similar ruling was made in Boston, but
the New York Produce Exchange conclud-
ed to postpone operations, 50 far as grain is
Concerned, till January next, at which time,
very likely, the Exchanges of the two
cities named will make the new departure
together. Philadelphia, properly, is wait
ing to see what other cities will do. 1t will
be necessarily be some time before all the
arrangements for the change from the old
to the new system can be perfected. But
in view of the definite shape the movement
has taken in so many and so widely separ-
ated places, we may safely say that the
day cannot be far distant when everywhere
this new, simple and feasible system will
supplant the old.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-02-26
Coming For Items.

A few days ago, lady of Salt LAX,
City commenced thinking on family eco
Monies, and the more she thought the more
evident it became that her girl, who haC
hitherto done the marketing, was extrava
giant, grossly extravagant. There was nc
reason in the world why few cents should
not be saved each day, and in few
years, when dark clouds Of disaster hover
ed above the horizon, or words to thai
effect, a nice little sum would be saved fol
her and her Johnny to live upon. There
was firm determination in her eye wher
she announced herpurposc to hereafter look
after the purchasing Of provisions. She
stalked down the street like women with
fixidity of purpose, and shot into a pop
ular meat shop with the inquiry: Mr.. Nan.
nal, what do you sell yoHr pigs heads at?"
"Ten cents, Mrs. Blank"
''Well, send me one.
ado you wish large or small one"
ga big one, of course-the biggest you
have, " she replied, determined not to be
cheated.
That night when the husband went home
he was dumfounded. Head cheese was
everywhere. No chair could be used for
its purpose-head cheese on it; refrigerator,
tables piano, barrels, all had head cheese
on them. The wife had triumphant air
ing spell, and then explained: Bargain. of
mine, Johnny. Bought a splendid head
for ten cents from Mr. MAMMAL Didn't paw,
either; told him to send in the bill at
once"
On the following day the bill came The
husbands eyes were like saucers as he
showed his consort the paper
''Bless mel" she exclaimed. ''What an
old fraud he is, and Just won't stand it,
now II made special bargains of ten cents,
and he has the impudedce to send in his bill
for SO so. I'll go and see him right away
and give him my opinion, now you see if
l don't!"
A few minutes later she was face to face
with the butcher.
Didn't ] make special bargain with
you yesterday for that pigs head?"
81 don't know, am sure; but if you say
so, | admit it.
well, | do; ] bought it for ten cents.
"Yes, that's right: that't what we sell
them at. You wanted the biggest one, and
sent one from q 1000 pounds, porker
which weighed ninety five pounds, and at
ten cents pound
''Oh, bother the pounds said nothing
about pounds I"
''Did you expect to get ninety five
pounds OF pork for ten cents2"
''Don't say anything of this TO my hus-
band. Let him pay the ten cents, and III
pay the rest" -.
81 won't replied the butcher, 'but there
is fellow comlng here often for items,
and I'll tell him."
''If you do. I'll kill you and him, too,
the wretch !"
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-02-26

one of his paws. After struggling awhile
with the terrible creature: the tongue slipt
from his hold, and his right hand was fear
fully mangled by the beast; but, notwith-
standing the pain he was in, he leapt upon
the VOLTS back, and pressing his kness
hard into its sides, callded aloud for succor.
Ii was not for his own life he fought, but
for his poor wife's. Who can realize the
terrible thoughts that rushed through his
mind during those fearful moments; 10 his
own fate he gave not thought, save so far
as it affected that Of his wife; he would
perish miserably on the road; the world
would say he had purposely fed to some
ether land, leaving lovely and loving wife
to die for his cowardice and treachery. At
length, however, to his great joy, his cries
were answered, and some peasants ap-
peared, but none of them dared TO advance
''Well, then," De Brimont cried, seeing
that entreaties were useless, and perceiving
that they carried guns, sire; if you kill
me forgive yon; only swear to me that
one of you will hasten to B-and tell
the commander how died"
They all, with voice, made the required
promise, and then one of them fred but SO
terrified was he, that he only succeeded in
sending three bullets through the brave
young noblemans coat, without injuring
either him or the beast.
Another then, bolder, than his comrades
seeing the intrepity of the cavalier, and
how firm hold he kept upon the wolf,
approached somewhat nearer, and taking
deliberate and careful aim, fired. The wolf
was mortally wounded by the shot, and al
most instantly killed. Never pausing to
dress his wounds, which were very severe,
De Brimont distributed sum of money
among the peasants, and offered a large
amount 20 the one who first brought u
horse, for his own was entirly disabled. In
an incredibly short space of time a horse
was brought, and mounting 1t, the count
hastened on his way,
But the story is told: of course he ar
rived at the appointed time, and threw him
self, covered with blood and dust, in his
wife's arms.
The account of what he had undergone
soon spread far and wide, and when with
in week thereafter, the treaty was conclu-
ded, he was escorted to the city gates by the
population of the entire city, and departed
with his lovely bride amid a torrent of cheeTs
and blessings, 10 say nothingof presents so
rich andweishty that required severalmuIes,
well packed, to carry them away.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-02-26
Too Great a Temptation.

Some years ago very fine echo was dis
covered. on an Englishman's estate. He
was proud of it, of course, and excited
considerable envy by its exhibition. One
of his neighbors, who owned an adjoining
estate, felt especially, chagrined, but was
greatly encouraged by an Irishman who
went over the lands with the hope of dis
covering one somewhere. He declared
himself successful in finding the most won
derful, echo ever heard, and stood ready to
unfold his secret for large sum of money.
The nobleman listened to the echo, and al
though there was something peculiar about
it he paid the money. An afternoon was
set for his friends to come and listen to the
marvellous discovery. ''Hullol" cried in
stentorian tones the Hibernlan who had
promised to find an echo. ft.Hullep' came
back from the hillside yonder. ''How are
you2" yelled one of the company, and echo
answered IN a suspiciously different key,
'sHow are your" AL went well until just
before retiring one of the company, putting
his hands to his mouth, cried out: "Will
YOU have some whisky" Such a question
would discover the character of any rea
sonable echo. It was certainly too much
for the one which had been discovered on
that estate Judge of the surprise of the
party when the answer came back in clear,
affirmative tones; tThahk you, sir; will
if you please" The poor fellow, who had
been stationed at distance to supply the
place of an echo, simply Submitted to- toe
great a temptation.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-02-26
An Early Romance.

In early life Sir Walter Scott fell deeply
in love with girl of aristocratic family,
and as he was then merely poor barrister,
there was no prospect of success. His
father, knowing this, and being desirous to
bring the matter to a close, suggested TO
the parents the propriety of terminating the
acquaintance. and this was done in the
least painful manner. The lady was the
only daughter of Sir John Stewart, of For
farshire, and she afterwards married Sir
William Forbes, the noted Edinburgh
banker. AS Scott was q well educated
young man, of fine personal appearance and
agreeable manners, there could be but little
reason for giving the banker preference,
except his wealth and social rank. Scott
felt this keenly through life; in 'tRokeby"
be revived the episode ut some length
Matilda, the heroine of the poem, repre-
sents the object of his love, who there re-
jects poet in favor of one of higher rank,
and this scene becomes doubly interesting
as picture of SCOTS early experience, In
1871 Lady Forbes died; but she lived long
enough to see the once penniless barrister
the first poet in Scotland. Her death was
deeply felt by Scott, for, although he had
been married for twelve years, the old
flame was not extinguished. ''Rokeby"
appeared next day, and Lockhart says
that there is nothing wrought out, in all
Scotts prose, more exquisite than the con-
trast between the rivals for the hand of the
heroine Six years afterwards Scott wrote
thus to Miss EdgewOrth: Matilda was at
tempted for the person of a lady who is
now no more, so that | am tlattered with
your distinguishing it," As this took
place nearly twenty years after the disap-
pointment, it illustrates the tenacity with
which the author held his first love. When
Lady Forbes died, Scott was so affected
that he called on her mother; and both fell
TO weeping over the said affair. 1t IL
curious incident in domestic history TO see
man carrying his first love so tenderly
through life while married to another wo-
man to whom he always showed attach
ment. Scott evidently made Matilda the
ideal or dream wife who accompanied him
to the last Having recovered from the
worst effects of his disappointment, he met
French girl, whose father had saved both
life and fortune by fleeing from the dangers.
of the Revolution. At the time referred to,
Miss Carpenter Tor Carpenter) was an or
phan, and to her Scott transferred his affec-
tions, as far as this was possible. He APP
peared, as has been said, much attached
to his wife through life, and sincerely
mourned her death. She was, however,
Intellectually and physically inferior to the
Scottish ladies of that city, and the rapid
degeneracy of the family may, In some de-
gree, be aScribed to so unfavorable union.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-02-26
Chinese Sampancrs.

The boats called sampans are each the
habltatiou in China, of at least one family
of fresh water sailors Sometimes they
contain the representatives Of several gen.
erations, from the great grandfather and
grandmo other to the newborn babe All
have to pass their whole lives on board
together, cooped up in that narrow space
which more frequently than not they are
obliged to share with passengers. Their
life is hard one, constantly exposed to sun
and rain, often up to their waists in water,
when they have to push their sampan off a
sand-bank where 1t has grounded. De
scendants of peculiar race, they have
always been kept at arm's-length by the
Chinese. They can neither possess, nor
even dwell on land they have the run OF
the water, and that is AL
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-02-26
Square Bolt Heads.

There are some reforms mighty in their
aggregated Importance, which it appears to
be vain to contend for. 1t is probable
there is not man who has worked on the
farm but who would unite with us in a
demand for square bolt heads in tie manu-
facture of agricultural improvements.
Bolts naturally rust the nuts fast. When
an attempt is made to remove it, the bolt
turns in the hole instead of the nut turning
on the bolt If the farmer happens to have
two wrenches, and hands to hold them,
they are of no avail, as the round head can
not be held Sometimes the farmer is
from five to ten miles from blacksmith
shop, in a hurry and no time to spare In
such cases hard words fall from the lips OF
good men There is seldom a plow OF any
kind during its usefulness but ten times as
much time is lost by round headed bolts as
would be necessary to make the right kind
Of one,
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-02-26
Vitality OF Frogs.

Charley Youngworth, has half dozen
large, fat, sOlemn-looking frogs in the
show-wlndow of his restaurant waiting the
order of some gourmand. Recently Mr..
Youngworth was expatiating on the cha
racteristics' Of the frogs dead and alive.
They are the most palatable dish when
cooked properly that you can set on the
table," said he. Yet Inever tasted frogs
leg in my life, and I've cooked thousands
of 'em. Do you know, sir, that it takes
frog half AN hour to die2 Upon my
word, they are the hardest things to kill
that | ever saw. About two month ago |
got an order from private family for six
dressed frogs had their legs cut Off,
skinned and dressed up in about fifteen
minutes. | set the platter containing the
meat on the counter while the waiter was
getting some other things ready to gp with
the order. The legs of the frogs were 50
full of life, or electricity or something, that
they jumped around on the platter liveier
than any shrimps you ever saw. Some of
them hoped off on the floor. The waiter
had to tie towel over the platter when ne
carried it out, 80 that he would not lose
the meat. That's the reason | don't Ike
frogs. You may smile at what say,
but every word of it is true.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-02-26
Resolutions.

Never to resent a supposed injury till
YOU know the views and motives OF the au-
thor OF It,
Always to take the part of an absent
person who is censured in company, SO far
as truth and propriety will allow.
Never to think the worse of another )n
account of differing with you in political
or religious opinions.
Never to dispute with man more than
seventy years of age.
Not to affect to be witty or in jest so as
to wound the feelings of another. To say
as little as possible of yourself and those who
are near and dear to you.
To aim at cheerfulness without levity.
Never to court the favor of the rich by
fiattering either their vanities or vices.
Frequently TO review your couduct ane
not your feellngs.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-02-26

"Come, little daughters, hasten,
Ye should be brsvely Digit
Make ready, boys, for we go forth
To bid the sun good night.
-Four months with steady shining
He's made tAo whole earth fair.
And myriad blossoms greeted lin,
And b rd-songs filed the ar.
But now October waneth;
His setting draweth near
We shall not see his face again
For more than half n year"
So forth they 90 together,
PaIeuts aud children, all,
The aged aud the little ones,
Young men and mAidens tall.
From many a neiGhboring village,
From many humble home,
To climb the rocky summit
The thronging peopl- come
The sun hangs low in heaven
He throws his slantlng rays
Across their loving faces, turned
To meet his parting gaze.
And now he's gone The darkness
Is settling like pail,
A long low dirge of sad farewell
Breaks from the lips Of all.
In mournful cadence chant ng
The requiem Of the sun,
The dear bright day departed now,
The long, long night begun.
And yet with cheerful patience
They take their homeward way.
The eldest talking how the time
May best be whlled away.
And many q youthful ia e is bright
With glad expectance still,
And man, merry It'll child
Goes dancing down the hill.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-02-26

It is not what you have in your chest,
but what you have ID your heart, that
makes you rich,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-06-23
NO. 149.
Auction SAEIES.
By ONeal 4 Lucas, Auctioneers.

BY U eal & Lucas. Auctioneers.
DUBLIU SALE VALUABLE PEAL
L ESTATE IN THE CITY OF ALFX AN
DEIA VIRGlNIA.-By order OF the owners.
we will offer for sale at public suction in front
of tre Market Ru,lding, on Roysl street, on
SATURDAY. July Sd, 1880, at u M, in the
city cf Alexsndrls, Virgins:
ATEN EN- ENT and LOT OF GROUND
on the south side of Princess street. between
Wsshiu g.on and Columbus streets, in trnnt 81
feet 10 inches more or less, and in depth 81 fest
inches, more or less.
2 A TENEMENr and LOT OF GROUND
or the ess, side of Washington street. between
Wytha and MsdiEpn streets, in front 10 feet,
aud IN depth lCU feet
TWO TEN kMRNTS AND LOTS OF
GROUN U on the oa:t side Of fifteen feet alley,
runni1 from Queen to Princess streets, one Of
which lot. Of ground fronts 20 feet on said alley.
and is in depth 40 feet, more or less and he
other fronts II leel oa said sey, and is in depth
40 fact NOR or les. and has as appartensnce
the right Of w,y over an slley thre feet wide on
the north all of the rsid property ls part OF
the real estate of when James McCracken died
sez,d.
Terms Of Sale: One third cs'h, and the resi-
due in two equal Payments At three and SIX
months from the day OF SALE with interest, to be
secured by u lien on the property.
jt2l-ls G'NEAL 81 LUCAS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-06-23
pESALE OF 8EAL ESTATE IN FAIR
- FAX COUNTY, VA.


In pursuance Of orders of the District Court OF
the United Stats for the Es3tern District of
Virginia, entered in the metter cf John Powell,
bankrupt tho UNDERSIGNED, ss assignees will
proceed to resell at oub:'c auction, ut Fairfax
Court House m the ElNErEENTH DAY
OF JU LIZ, 1880 Court dayl at about twelve
o'c'ock M, TRACT OF LAND belonging to
the estste of said bankrupt, tured on Difficult
Bun. near DrsnesviIle, in FsctsS county, Vs..
and con aiming sbou: HlNHrY ACRES OF
LAND. with GRiSr and FLOUR MILL and
other improvements thereon.
The Assignees being also sutho- IL 3d to sell
said properly 1T private sale psrths desiring to
purchase II - apply to o. W. HUNT q. Fairfax
Il ,r To John s. Fowler q. Alexsn lris If
not sold At private sale prior TO Jl'y l9.h, the
pro erty will be sold at public auction, rs above
stated
Terms: Seven hundred and twanty dollars
c'sh Will bA r.q lir.d Oh the day of sale. aud the
residue in three eqlsl inst.msnts ~ one .wo
and three years; Lna uuech .ser to give bonds
with approved security, Daring iutsre.t feon
dsy Of ssls for ths deferred payments, IN the
title u bs ret>ined until the wnJle purchase
money is paid.
JOIN % M sONTv : Fowlss ssssness.
je7-2swts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-06-23
BIZ Green s Wise, Auctioneers.

DY VIRTUE of decree of the Circuit
- Court for the county of Alexandria. Va,
rendered at it's May term. 1887. in tho suit
of Dixon i Brother VS.. Robert Ball. the UNDER
signed commissioners therein D .msd will fer
for sale by public auction, on Thu RSDAY, the
24.h day OF June, $50, in trout of the entrance
to the Court room, on Fairfax st . at IL o'clock
m, q TR ACT OF LAND, contain ing q acres,
near Balls x Roads, in Alexandria county, Va.
Will be sofa as e whole or fired in Two seps.
-ste tracts Of II acres sni II acre. each.
Terms of Sale: Ote third Of the purchase
money 10 be paid in CASH, and the residue in
Il snd Is months. (three equsl insLslments)
with interest.
ALBERT STUART. / Comm'rs.
H. CLAUGHTON,) of Salei
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-06-23

How TO LIVE WITH ONES FRIENDS
If you would bv loved as companion, avoid
unnecessary criticism uGon those with whom
you live. The number of people who bhvs tskeo
ou judges patents for themselves is very large
10 any society. Now it would DO hard for mau to
live With another who was always oriticising bis
actions, even if it we're kindly aud Just criticism.
1t would be like liVing between the gle.sss of
microscope. But these If elected Judges, like
their prototypes. are very apt to have the per-
sons they judge brought before them 10 the
puise OF culprits.
Ols Of the most provoking forms of the cr,i
cism above alud:d to is tts. which may be call
ed criticism over the shoulder. "Had been
consulted" Had you listened to me" But
you always will, aud euoh other scraps Of sen
tencts, may reUind mauy of Us If dissertations
which We have suffered and il ilhlcted, snd of
which we caunot Call tu niod auy soothing OF.
feet.
Another rule is not to let familiarity swallow
up all courtesy. Many of Us have habit
of saying 10 those Eith whom We live such things
as We say aJOn; strangers behind their backs -
There is 90 place, however, where real polite
| pess is IF nors value than wherH We mostly
think it would be supe h1ous. You may cay
more truth, or rather, speak out more plainly,
to your associates, but not less cJurte5us'y,
tnan yGu do TO strangers.
Again We must DOT exp @ more from the
society Of 0ur fIleLd5 aud cJmp anions than it
ciq glv,; ana, especially, must not expect con-
trsry thugs.
Intimate friends and rtlatious SHOULD be care
| full, when they 20 out into the world together,
| or admit Others 10 their own circle, that they
| do not make bad use of the kuoWledge which
| they have gsiotd Of each other by their ioti-
macy. Notblog ls more coumon than this
| and did II DOT mostly proceed from mere care.
essoess, 1t " uld be superatiVely ungener1us
You seldom need wait for the written life of a
| man to tear atout bis weaknesses. or what are
| supposed TO be such. if you koo9 bis Intimate
friends, or meet him in csmpany with th-n.
Lastly, 10 ,n,l!latlng hose We live with. it
| is most surely done, not By consulting their in-
terests, nor by giving Way to their Opinions, 40
much as by not ufsudiug their tastes. 'Ibe
| most refDed part of US lies 10 this region Of
taste, which is, perhaps Result OF our whole
| nstur' and, al any rate. is the region of our
| most subtle synpathles and antipstbies.
1t may bs said that if the great pri cipl g of
Christianity we're attended to, all suou rules,
Suggestions aud oo'erVstIons as the abova
would be peedie;s. Tfus enough Grent
priocipl-s are a. Ice BIT m # all hi gs; but TO
apply them to daily LIE. u ~ ltlle rul: -. pre-
au,ions and ioa'g's are ueeded. Suon things
bcda middle place between real life aud p,i.
| ciples, as form does betweeo matter aad spirit
moulding the one ard sxorps ssing the Other