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The Russellville Democrat., 1880-11-04
The Glorious Apple.

The apple crop is abundant all owe the country this season, as It IS apt to | every second year, the non-productiv season being known by farmers as tn off-year. The origin of thls very widel growing fruit IS unknown, though it hf been cultivated time out of mind. 4 the apple is mentioned in the Bible, 1t presumed to be native of Palestin although at present in Canaan and Il surrounding region it is of no value.
 is now imported into Egypt and Pale tine, from the neighborhood of Dana GUS. It was extensively raised by Il Romans, albeit the Roman apple thought by some to have been very d ferent from the apple described in u Scriptures. Pliny says that his countr men were acquainted with 22 varietie America produces more than 200 vari tIes. The apple is very hardy. It grol on all soils free from excessive moistur except those of peaty or very sant nature. The tree IS noted for longevii often bearing fruit for 200 or 250 years the finest kind of apples coming frc trees from 90 to 80 years old. The q chards of the Republic occupy abt 100000 acres, and their product
 worth some Sl6,OOO,o ,osO, most of t. product being apples. American app are the best in the world, and have great reputation abroad, commando large prices in Europe. They are us for dessert, especially the Newto
 Pippin, Baldwin, Spitzenberg and Sws are prepared in various forms for table, are made into jelly, cider, W
 brandy, are dried and sold in vast qu
 titles, and are, on the whole, used
 more ways than any other fruit.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-11-04
Filiai Love of . Chinese Girl.

San Francisco Chronicle Hangehow Letter.
 At the entrance of the villages and at various points series of monuments were met with. in shape resembling a large portal with smaller ones on each side. These monuments are called by the Chinese "pilaows." They are only put up by especial favor of the emperor, and serve to commemorate either the vir- tuous action of some widow or virgin, or else the deeds of a warrior. Here is the translation of the inscription upon one of the tablets: "The people of the Cashing Foe, having petitioned the vice roy of Ming Che Shen (Che Kiang and Foh Kien provinces( and he having humbly presented to cur sacred glance. tor our especial pleasure, the document, now l (the emperor) do command the erection of his pilaow for the purpose of extorting the people to deeds of iillal piety. Tung Che, eleventh year, third month"
 Then follows the reason of the pilaow being erected. Rendered into English the story goes t.us;
 In the eighth year of Tung Che a family resided in flashing Foo, consist ing of the parents, two sons and one daughter. The two sons left their home to go to Tientsin for the purpose of trading. The daughter meanwhile was betrothed, but refused to get married while her parents were alive, as she must attend their wants. The mother fell sick and died, and shortly afterward the father also fell ill. The doctor in formed the daughter that nothing could save her sire unless it was decoction of hIuan flesh The pirl imrna6iatalv ra solved to immolate herself upon the alter of filial piety, and, in strict conform ance with the sacred edict, offoied her self for the sacrifice. She heroically barred her arm, and allowed the doctors to cut portion of flesh from it. The decoction was made, but alas. the old man died and so did the daughter. Now, tie people upon learning this act of devotion from the expectant bride, re- solved to present a memorial to the viceroy in order to keep ever present the virtuous conduct of this devoted airl,n
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-11-04
Inviting His Sweetheart to His Suicide.
 San Francisco Chronicle

san FfdnciHcO CnrOAlcie.
 The mysterious woman in mysteri- ous boat, who was picked up by Chinese fisherman in the bay last Sunday, turns out to have been the sole witness to a most romantic and sad tragedy. It transpires that her companion of the voyage was her intended husband, a pianist nsmed Geo. Mueller lately en- gagged in the Atlantic Gardens. He was widower, 30 years old, and has for some time past been in love with a young woman of Hayes Valley She either did not reciprocate his affection; or the match was not favorably regarded by her parents, for matrimony proved an unattainable object, and Mueller be- came woefully Respondent. Intent on getting married, he endeavored to con- sole himself with second inamorata, a ruddy-checked German girl of 19 She rsciprocated, but Mueller was still incon- solable and drank heavily to drown his grief. The result was that on Sunday last he invited his latter love to take boat ride with him. He was gloomy and suicidal in manner, and after Long bridge had been left behind and they had drift ed out into the channel he dipped his hand into the water and remarked that it was cool and would make good grave. He kept talking of suicide, growing more and more excited, while his frightened companion by tears and entreaties en- deavored to pacify him. Several times he rose to jump overheard and she pull ed him back to his seat until he said he had not the courage to drown himself Shortly afterward, without further warn- ing, he remarked that they would find a letter in his room, and without more ado he jumped overboard He was un- der water for long time, and when he came up was long way from the boat. The girl tried to row to him but could not, wind and tide carrying them further and further apart, so she screamed for help. Mueller, who repented his rash ness, joined in the cry, but no one heard it, and no boat was near enough to rem der aid. Finally, he struck out for Goat Island, and was visible to his sweetheart for long time. Then the water closed over him, and she, throwing herself in the bottom of the boat in a frightened, weeping and half-dazed condition, lay there until the Chinamen found her and took her to their shanty. It was the hope that Mueller had not been drowned that deterred her from making the story public.
 The following note was found in Muel- ler's room: Sunday, Sept. 12, 1sS0.- Dear Lizzie: Take all I possess. Sell every thing. Put It into money and pay for the children. l love your soul. I can not get you and this girl at must suffer for you. Good-by. Do not let my father -
 The reference to his companion hints that violence toward her was intended. If 80, Mueller changed his mind and concluded to die alone. He had a father heie and a brother in business at the corner of Market and Sansome streets. He leaves two sons, and 9 years old. On Sunday he was said to have been sober, though his potations on the days previous were numerous and deep.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-11-04
John winthrop and Tobacco.
Good Words.

In the year 1928 he was smltten, when in London, witt a "hot malignant fever" from which he recovered with difficulty. He notes in his diary that hls illness was sanctified to him, and also that "among other benefits reaped by 1t was one-deliverance from the bondage whereinto I was fallen by the immoderate use and love of tobacco, so as l gave 1t clean over" There are several references to tobacco in such of his letters as have been preserved. Two years before his illness he informed his eldest son in London that he wanted "some leaf tobacco and pipes." Next year he again wrote from Groton, We want little tobacco. 1 had very good for 7s pound at a grocer's by Holborn bridge. There be two shops together. It was at that which was the farthest from the bridge, toward the conduit. If you tell him it was for him that bought half pound of Verina and pound of Virginia of him last term he will use you we'll. Sendme half d pound of Virginia" The consumption of tobacco at Groton Manor must have been considerable. Nor was Winthrop the only smoker. His wife, writing to him when in Lon- don, says: My good mother commends her love to you all, and thanks for her tobacco" Winthrop's renunciation of the use of tobacco, after his serious ill- ness, does not seem to have been abso- lute. In letter written to his wife at Boston nine years later he asks her to send him some wearing apparel, and adds, "l pray thee also send me six or seven leaves of tobacco, dried and pow dered." Many of his fellow-Puritans regarded the practice of smoking with an aversion equal to that of James l, believing it to be a subtle device of Satan to ruin mankind. Yet the exam pie of such man as Winthrop proved to them that piety was not inconsistent with smoking, while his experience made him feel that "the immoderate use and love of tobacco" was the snare to be deprecated and avoided. Many persons will admire him none the less when they learn that, in common with his great contemporary, John Milton, he thoroughly enjoyed pipe of tobacco.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-11-04
NO. A..

that account to be compassionated, If we may believe the accounts of Mir. Juchan- enzoff's "Sojourn in Exile. recently pub lIshed by St. Petersburg journal. This eminent malefactor, known throughout Russia by the significant sobriquet of ''Stealer of Milllons," has contrived to retain possession of the enormous for tune he acquired by frst-class swindling. When condemned to depart he travelled to Krasnojarsk, the town selected for his penal residence by the imperial author ities, in princely style, attended by ser wants, carriages and horses, and it would appear that he is to become the leader of fashion in that Siberian city Tailors. perfumers and tobacconists advertise their wares under his name. He has been elected member Of the leading club, and IS about to contract an alliance with a young lady belonging to one of the first families of .Krasnojarsk. His dinner parties are attended by the chief officials and local nobilities; ladies of the best society flock to his evening re-. captions, and accept the splendid pres ents with (which he judiciously courts their favor and social countenance. It is proposed by committee of Krasnojarsk "honnes" to present him upon his we'd ding day with wreath of laurel, oak leaves. and roses.
 Altogether, for convicted midemean- ant undergoing sentence of punishment, he appears to be leading an uncommon- ly pleasant life. Not so the thousands of hls dupes whe, having trusted their fortunes to his keeping, suffered total ruin at his hands.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-11-04
RUssEILNIIE POPE COUNTY

had not spread, and everything was as quiet as ever. Sometimes letters came, and l spent the vacation with inv moth CTS friends in distant place. l forgot almost that had ever had the scarlet fever, or had been under the care of good, efficient Mrs Blyster. The fall term and Thanksgiving were close upon us when Peggy entered my room one day and handed me card upon which was printed. Mrs. Sarah Blyster."
 Then it all came back to me and l rushed into the reception room to give the good creature a loving embrace winch quite upset her and made her wipe her kindly, susceptible eyes-and to ask, the first thing, "How's the car penter that was hurt?"
 Mrs. Blvster blushed violently, and said with simper:
 "You hain't a-forgot, sure's live"
 70 course l haven't" 1 said warmly. T take great deal of interest in my fellow-beings, in spite of your thinking 1 don't. How is he?"
 Flaw, miss he wasn't hurt SD awful bad; still" raising her eyebrows and looking serious, "he was pretty sick for a while, and he broke little bone in his foot, which makes him rather lame."
 But what's his name?" I interrupted impatiently.
 That's it." sad Mrs. Blyster, impress sively. Wasn't it strange enough you should a-said Crippen? ] knew it twan't no common name, and it ain't-- it's Crimplon; now don't that sound mostly like Crippen?"
 ''1t does, indeed" said, trying to look as surprised as felt I ought to. But how did you get along?"
 eOhl" blushing again" we get along first rate, and that's what I come to tell you. We-that is--wel, miss-I de- clare" and good Mrs. Blyster looked like a fifteen-year- old girl with her first beau. ''I came expectin' to ask you if you would do us the honor, you havin' a known all the circumstances from the first"
 'To what?" cried, as interested as Mrs. Blvster herself.
 Well, if you must know-it's pleas ant room, you know, with the rag carpet and the clock tickln', and we're goin' to be married there Thanksgiving day. Faint been year yet but he needs rne, bein' lame, you know, and mebbe you'll come to the wedding"
 You may De sure that went.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-11-04
A Famous Goblet.

At banquet recently given at Cross warden. in celebration ot the hundredth anniversary of the cathedraPs compile ton, Bishop Lipovniczky, in proposing the toast of "The Hungarian king and the Roman pontiff," raised aloft crystal goblet which had undergone a strange adventure hundred years ago. In the summer of 17s0, Franz Hacker, a master carpenter from 0fen, who had superin- tended the Grosswardein cathedral, emptied this very glass, standing on the roof of the huge edifice, to the health of the "king" of Hungary, Maria Theresa, and hurled the goblet from him with the intention of shattering it to pieces, so that having served to do honor to his sovereign, it might never again be util- ized to any meaner purpose.
 The glass, however, sustained not the least injury from its fall of nearly 200 feet, and was picked up by venerable ecclesiastical dignity, Abbott Solomon, who proposed that the name of the "kingn should be engraved upon it, and that 1t should be sent to Vienna as a present to his imperial majesty. Before however, this proposition could be car ried out, Maria Theresa died, and the intangible goblet was deposited in the treasure-chamber of the GrosswardeiI chapter, where it has remained eyel since an object of popular admiration and reverence. On the occasion of th' late jubilee it was produced for thu special purpose above referred to, anC once again after hundred years honor able retirement, teemed with a loya hbation to the health and long life of magyar monarch.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-11-04
MY NEIGHBOR.
GERALD MASSEY.

 glove thou thy reighbor," we are told. "Evcn as tsyeAif." That creed hold; But IoVe her more a tffeltsand foldl My lovely neigli1Hf, oft we meet. In lonely lag 0S crowded street; l know tlFe lllssic of her feet. She Vale shinks how, on day, She 1n1st have missed her usual way, Aud walked into my heart for aye. t1rAow the rustic of her dress Thrills thro' me like a soft caress, tNlth trcmbles of dcliciousness. Wee woman, with her smiling mein, And soul eelcsually serene, She passes me, unconcious queen. Her face most innoeently good. Where shyly peeps the sweet red blood: Her form anest of womanhood. Like Raleigh--for her dainty tread, When ways are miry--I could spread My cloak, but there's my heart instead. Ah, neighbor you will never know mtfy lis my stepi is quiekened so; Sor what the prayer l murmur low, q see you mid your flowers at morn, Fresh as the roseDui newly born; T marvel can you have thorn? IT so. 'twere sweet to learn one's breast Against 1t and the more 1t prcst, Sing like the bird that grief hath blest. linear you singl And thro' me spring p tn unsteady ripple and ring; Little you think I'm listeningl N-,,, tyno,v not 1oar how, dosr x,.,,, No. 4 Il deareT for the secrecy; Nothing, and yet a world to me. S9 near, tool you could hear me sigh, Or see my case with half an eye; But must not There are reasous why.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-11-04
Froude on Ireland.

The following conclusion is reached by James Anthony Froude in q powerful article in the September number of The Nineteenth Century; "Agrarian outrage, at all hazards and by anYneans. must be brought to an end, aIs the future state of Ireland depends entirely on the cour- age of ministry to propose and the willingness of Parliament to allow such measures as may be necessary for the purpose. It depends therefore on the virtue of the Liberal party. If they can resist the temptations of the Irish vote they may have a storm to encoun- ter, but they will have the support of every single person in the two kingdoms whose approval they ought to desire. If not, and if Ireland is still to remain the plaything and the victim of the English constitutional system, there is nothing to be looked for but the contin- nance of the chrome misery which the fatal contiguity of two islands has ere ated, for the hour of Henry iI's con quest"
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-11-04
LongfeIiow's Home.


 Nahant, about an hours ride from Boston, is quiet, sequestered, and thor oughly charming-so writes a cores pondent of the Parisida. Here the fa- vored few live, and no sound of the worlds busy motion corrupts the lazy, delightful hours. Of course the most distinguished inhabltant of Nahant is Professor Henry W. Longfellow. A roomy. old fashioned house serves as an abode for the great poet and his brother in-law, T. G. Appleton. The house is unusually filled; first with Longiellow's immediate family, next Mir. Nathan Ap- pleton, whom you all remember in Paris, and the invited guest, or guests-lor there IS always some one to share the Appleton's hospitality. In the hour that precedes dinner there is much conver- sation, and what literary feastl The Professor tells the best stories of any man l know. He is entertaining, gracious, and a perfect courtier Then we seek the shade of terrace. One end of it is called .Juliet's Balcony" Here the sun rises in midday heavens, here it sets. 9nd one little corner the wooing moonlight throws It's silver glances. The beautiful yacht, the Alice, dances on the waters, and number of smaller vessels dot the sea far and near. The house stands back from the shore, and the grounds run down to the waters edge. The wealth of shrubs, vines and wild flowers IS excessive, and rarely does one sec so much yerdure near so rocky a coast. The view is indescribably beau tiful at all times. and l cannot wonder that the romantic nature of Longtellow should choose such summer home.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-11-04

for literature and art, and building a theater, trying hard to benefit his people in Europe, after he had failed to do so, with great personal sacrifice, in America.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-11-04

A YOUNG German tourist nan Schnell, from Augsburg, lost his life falling down precipice on the Hart between Thur and Interlaken. Sho' before he made the slip he was war of his perilous position, but took heed. fhe Harder is one of the II dangerous and deceptive of the le. mountains of the Oberland, and { accident happens on it almost eN season. There is snow on the slo but the grass is very slippery.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-11-04

A WOMAN in Marshall, Kan, has bad luck with husbands. Two of | ware hanged by vigilance committf third was sent to the penitentis fourth committed suicide. yet happened to the fifth,
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-11-04

"Is your cough any easier?" said one of poor Hoods acquaintances, on calling to see how he was. Tt shonld be-" said the wit from his pillow, five been practicing all night"
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-11-04

SPLENDID fruit crop this year. But why is It that ripe apples are less attrac- tive to the small boy than the green ones?
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-11-04

KING Lotus of Bavaria lately cele- brated-or rather, there were celebrated for him--his birthday and the 700th an- niversary of his dynasty. He did not appear in his capital, but sent a letter thanking his subjects for their congratu- lations, and asking them, with good natured practicality, not to go to any great expense on hls account.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-11-04
Exile Liio in siborIa.

London ItItkIHpH. Not every criminal who incurs the penalty of banishment to Siberia IS on
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-11-04

'ssI,ovc thou thy neighhor," we are told "Evcn as ahyeAif." That creed hold; But loVe her more a atffeatsand foldl
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1880-10-22
LETTER rRou

SAIISA. hASSAs, Oct. H. 1850.
FRIEND NAc-It may be Interesting to you as
Hancock Boom In Kansas and see what or1eni-
ration VIII DO You are Of course aware Of the
overwhelming Repuolioan majority In this State.
also in our own county. The nomination Of
GARFIELD. however, fell like wet blanket the
Republicans in thiH section. The hOnePt RepublI-
cans wanted Blaine. the ringsters wanted Grant
but none Of them wanted or expected 't$S29. There
entnu siasm-not even = ratification meet
ing. SO much Tor the Chicago nominee. When
the news came from Cincinnati, however 6nnounc-
ing the nomination of Gfen. Hancock. cheer after
cheer rent the afr flags we're strung cur
principal streets, and on the same evening large
and most enthusiastic ratification meeting
held and immediate steps taken TO organize
Hancock and English Club. A week later our
club organized. with 1o1 names the list "a
begin the work with. / made motion 70 canvas
the county and organize q club IN every township,
and the motion was unanimously Fdopted. The
have the honor 10 be the chairman. We went
right to work. and now have fourteen clubs fully
organized, with mem bership Of nearly seven hun
dred. while the Republicans have but four clubs in
bers the Salins 1879" club nearly two to one In
1876 Hayes electors received 1T4 votes Tilden only
375, and Cooper, Greeubacker, 20. As near can
be estimated, the vote this fall Will be about
lows GARFIELD. I.4O0; Hancock $50; Weaver 500
BY this YOU will observe that the Republican ma
ority has been will be reduced from $50 TO about
$50 votes, and should the from the October
States provesfavorabie to US, the majority may be
about four-ffths of our GreenhRc6ers -Repub-
licans and one nth ex- Democrats On the 22d inst
we will have an immense Democratic mass meeting
here. which will be addressed by Hon. E q. Ross
candidate for Governor. Hon. Tom Fenlon and
Col. Tom Moonlight, electors at large. and Gen
G. W. Blair. all Of whom are rrst class ora tors
Thus. you see, the good work goes bravely on.
Truly, etc, Your friend. WsI. Il. GEIs.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1880-10-22

OBITUARY.

IEAP.-Died. at IIliy's Station, RashIngtcn
township on Thursday. October Il, 1850. Mr.. JoES
LRAr, aged shout ~ years.
The deceased was foreman at g. II. Smiths coal
works on Behs creek. short distsuce west of LII
lyis and the OF his death bono sry Gpe.as
viii ch first attacked his nose and then his eyes,
forcing and bursting the eve balls tventy-four
hours before hts death. His Illness only lasted
three days but wRs preceded by attack OF fever
and ague. which first manifested itself while he
his way to Pittsburgh short time before.
He leaves wife nd nine children in oou Portable
circumstance the fruit Of constant toll and honest
endeavors. Hc honest, faithful and W
right man, good citizen, husoSnd andfathor, and
Of the most kind hearted Ind charitable Of
nPighbors. as many OF the cid and young people in
and about Lilly'E and elsewhere viii ohosrfully
bear witness. His remains were dspoFited In she
Catholic cemetery st SummItvilIe Saturday
last his funoral he'ng tho largest Witnessed in
that section Of the county. May his soul rest In
Ucacs.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1880-10-22
FARM MATPRIVsTE SALE.

HAVING failed 70 dispose st public sale OF the
i Psrn in Hallitzin township. Cambria county,
of which Hugh Mccormick, late OF said township.
died seized, the undersigned offers thc same st
private sale. said FHrE consists sf BPS Acres
IN good state OF cultivation and is believed TO be
uuderlatd with bitunlinOus coEl. The lsnc will be
sold whole OF in parts TO suit purchasers. For
terms. etc, call on or address
JAMES BOLASD. Acting Executor,
Oct ~ Iesi.-st. Summit. Cambria Co. Pa.
sR- Altoona TribIz> publish three times in daily
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1880-10-22
A DMINIsTRATION NOTICE.

J
Letters Of admintEtTation OF the estate OF Job a
Leap. late OF Washington township. deceased. haV
Ing been granted to the undcrs gned, all persons
indebted 10 said ostHte are hereby notified that
imuedists payment must be made. and those hav-
ing claims against the same will present. theto
properly authenticated. for settlement.
UOkOTHY LEAP. AdmiRistrstrII-
Waehfa1ton Tup Oct n 1sso-S;