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Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-05-05
vlctOri - Present Abode.

The Queen of England is staying at Os
borne at present. The castle Is a modern
structure, regally furnished throughout,
and commands superb view of the sur
rounding country. 1t is situated on the
Isles of Wright. short distance from Eas
Cowes. The grounds are quite extensive,
embracing two hundred acres, under 8
high state of cultivation, and give evidence
of the care and taste displayed by Prince
Albert, who considered 1t model farm
during his lifetime. The Queen frequently
walks about unattended and invariably re.
turns salutes in the most p elsing manner.
This island, the garden spot OF England, is
twenty three miles long and foulteen miles
wide. 1t contains population of 66, 900,
and is separated from the mainland by the
rcadstead of Spithead aud the Solent. The
famous Carl. .brook' Castle, in which
Charles L took REFUGEE is on this island, and
10 much visited on this account by sight
ge ing Americans.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-05-05
a Queer story.

A great many years ago, before the pres
ent Government printing office was estab-
lished, there were three printers engaged
upon the Government work who were fast
friends and constant associates. They
neither had or cared TO have other acquaint-
ances. One day, ono of the three fell sick
and died. Then the question was who
would perform the usual rites OF friendship
for the dead. Nobody outside took any in
terest in the matter, so that the two friends
were Obliged TO care for the body themselves
Now ali these printers were very fond Of
liquor, and though they never were to be
seen in public bar-rooms, had many about
by themselves in quiet nook. The two
remaining friends then sat up with the
corpse, and TO while away the time brought
their pack Of cards and bottle for COM
pany. Euchre was the game, and they
played for a stake, the winner TO drink on
scoring game and the loser 10 stay dry.
The luck ran one sided. Seated on either
side of the corpse, with the coffin between
them as table, the players played and re-
counted the virtues Of their dead friend.
But the one who had never won was getting
more and more thirsty. The cards had run
steadily against him, and not drop of llq
uor had passed his lips. Finally the luck
changed, and slapping down the right
bower on the coffin, he exclaimed: There
now, it's my turnl" With hasty motion
he reached Tor the bottle, but at that in
slant CONSERVATION filled the breast OF both
friends as the supposed corpse rose up and
said: mot drop till I've had mine. +"
With scream of horror the two friends
jumped up and rushed, one to the door and
the other 10 the window. The latter leaped
TO the ground in his terror and broke leg;
the other gained the street without misad-
venture and disappeared. Years have
elasped. Both the watchers have 0ied, but
the friend who was supposed TO be dead
still lives, an eccentric, aged man, who is
now compositor in the Government print
ing house.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-05-05
down hundreds at one discharge. Thei
rapidity of fight is wonderful.

| down hundreds at one Qlscharge. lneil
rapidity of fight is wonderful.
The wood doves or ring pigeons are
better known in France than elsewhere.
Our domestic pigeon Is only modihca-
ton of the blue rock pigeon, and this IL
proved by the fact that il the domestic and
blue or wild rock are allowed TO breed the
young will in many cases resemble the
wild rock, with its plain plumage and
barred wings. The domestic pigeons are
divided into two classes, the cotombrio and
the aviary pigeons. The former are almost
wild, and the latter are those with which
we are SO familiar.
Tie question how carrier pigeons find
their way nome is probably one never to
be determined. Some writer's assert that
the birds are guided by landmarks, and
give as proof that when the ground is
covered with snow the birds are confused,
and others say That they are Influenced by
some magnetic or electric current, and on
his point II is noticed that birds either hy
east or west, north or south, and when
started rise TO a great height, and for
minute hesitate, aud then by unknown in
stlnct they dart of in the right direction.
The exact date Of their utilization 10 not
known, but as far as we know Noah had
the honor OF having first pressed into service
our feathered friends. PlIny says that
these birds were used by Brutus and Hir
thus during the siege Of a town by Marc
Anthony. In 1874, az the siege of Leyden,
they were used by the prince OF Orange,
and by their means he succeeded in free
ing town that was besieged. To show
his gratitude hS ordered that the sagacious
birds should be fed on Strawberries, and
when dead that they should be cmbalmed
with all honor. lu PlnY's time nayiga-
tors from Cyprus and Egypt carried these
birds on their galleys, and on their safe
arrival liberated them TO convey the good
news 20 their families.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-05-05

do. / shall keep II until you will buy it
back. have set price on IT. and If ever
you are ready to give 1t you can have 1t. +"
He put the money reverently away In
his breast pocket, and took her out among
the crowd again, strangely happy girl.
And before the summer roses had faded.
Bell paid the price for the Clipped sover-
eign-her own heart-that Lionel Granville
plead for so eagerly.
She is the mstrt IS Of their grand house
now, and Rose visits her once year, not
oftener, because Bells husband does not
care Il. uch for her. But the invalid mother
has a lifelong home amid the luxurIes of
Fernley Court, and Bell is happier than the
birds that sing in the trees Of the big old
park.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-05-05
HerdlnE Lumber.

Recently when the lawyers in Judge
Clay's Court In Carson city, were waiting
for verdict In petty larcency case sew
eral stories were told by the legal lights
which provoked considerable surprise.
Judge Cary evinced the greatest Interest
in these weird tales and edged up to the
group.
"rhese are curious yarns, gentlemen,
but believe them all. had dog once,
back in Nebraska, that | keptto herd lum-
ber."
"Beg pardon, Judge; did you say tht
dog htrIed lumber2"
Yes, sir; cottonwood boards. We al.
ways kept dog there to bring the lumber
in at night"
Everybody now paid the closest atten-
ton, as they knew the boss was at work.
1T was this way. Cottonwood boards
warp like thunder In the sun. A board
would begin to hump It's back up at
O'Clock in the morning, and in half an hour
1t would turn over. By II 1t would warp
the other way with the heat, and MAKE
another flop. Each time it turned 1t moved
couple OF feet, always following the sun
towards the West. The first summer
livedin Brownviile over ten thousand feet
of lumber skipped out to the hills the day
before | advertised a house raisin. vent
to the county scat to attend lawsuit, and
when get back there WASH stick Of
timber left. 1t had strayed away into the
upland. An ordinary board would clint
a TWO mile hill during hot week, and
when it struck the timber it would keep
wormin in and out among the trees like 6
garter snake. Every farmer in the State
had to keep shepherd dogs to follow bis
lumber around the country, keep together
and know where it was in the morning.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-05-05

Albanian marriage arrangements are
very peculiar. Wnen damsel arrives al
manageable age, her parents publish the
fact among their friends and acquaiEtances.
should no suitor come forward, 1t rests
with her brothers TO find one. A brother
thuC circumstanced will sometimes coIhe
up to a male friend in the street and make
the complimentary proposal then ana
there. "Yoa are just the man wanted
TO see"-thuB goes the abrupt formula on
these occasions-''my sister is now four
teen years old; you must marry her," AS
etiquette forbids q plump refusal, the
gentleman thus hnnored gives sort Of
hali-acQuiescence, and then hurries Cff TO
instruct some old lady to act as go-between.
Should he be satisfied with the report
made, after due inquiry, by this advisor,
the wedding Is srranged; but not until the
very last moment is the expectant bride
groom allowed TO see his future spouse,
and then it would be contrary to the pre-
scriDtions of society for him TO draw back,
however unprepossessing she might prove
TO be. After the performance Of the
ceremony, very curious piece OF etiquette
c)mes inIo play. Among the Asiatics and
uncivihZed people generally, it Is the rule
of the brdle-elect 10 feign coyness; but
among Arnauts the bridegroom has TO
make this pretence. Alter the marriage
feast is over, and the newly-made wife has
Withdrawn, her husband fingers behind;
and not until he has been subjected to n
variety of rough usage by her relatives are
the prescriptions of etiquette considered to
be sufficiently complied with TO admit OF
his following the lady. Here, however,
the subjection of the husband ceases, anc
his reign commences. Tie wife Is now
subject TO his caprices, and is expected to
be subservient to bis commands and
wishes.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-05-05
THE VISION OF ANGELS.

Once at the Angelss
Gre l was dead)
Angels all glorious
Came to my bed.
Angels In blue aud white,
Crowned on the head.
One was the friend / left
Stark In the SNOW,
One was the wife that died
Long. long age;
One was the love | lost
How should She know
One had my mothers eyes,
Wistful and mild
One had my fathers face
One was q child,
All Of them bent 90 me,
Bent down and smiled
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-05-05

The estimated value Of school pr >.
perty in the STATE, outside Z Iiiadelphla
is $l9 ,s33 ,792. La tn city named Eht
value is set down at $5, ,933 80,
The Baltimore County union., 1881-03-05
Large sale OF Personal Property.

Ing; "The public sale Of Messrs. Geo. I. and @.
0erman. which took place on the farm Of Mr. J.
II. kesne, Feb 2sd. proved TO bs one Of slargest
and best ssissthat has taken place ~ this neigh
borhood for years. They owned some very fine
stock, all u Hhieh breught good prices. Fifty-one
head several sold from eos 70 esq head. Hogs
also brought high hgures, one Berkshire SOW and
seven pigs selling for s6s, and other Bsrkshlres
and chesteFsin proportion. The Messrs. German,
uhosre vsry sntsrprising young men, dsssrve much
credit feF the manner IN which they have prose-
cutsd their business. They have for several years
ness, and have made many warm friends. Bytheir
industry and pefservAnee they have seeeeeded In
accumulating some Of this worlds goods and u
they shoald leave his land or their birth for dis
tant elimss We Wish them success In their new
homes"
The Baltimore County union., 1881-03-05
Northsrn central halfway company.


The zsth snnaAi meeting ef tho stock kholdsSs Of
tss seoss company wAs held IN Dsitimors Pebra-
ary 1ath. The report Of President u. n. Roberts
iof the year endcd Dee. 81, 1850, shows that tho
sossi revenue amounted 10 eso, ,ss7. 90 81 which
set,,ss?s we're from passsngsrs, ei,l3I. .0os.ls
rsA malls. and si17, 7,ef2.os from miscsliansoas
sesrees. Thetotal running expenses were =, 1885,
zsss, o. which 81 .l9l. 2s7o2 were for conducting
transportation. to3i, for motive power
x5fs,zss.oo for maintenance Of way, ef37 ,e56.62
- naintsnaace of ears, and 81, ,si6e5 for general
sxpsnssr Dedasting the expenses FROM The rs-
eer<gU kirsn, the net earnings we're 81 ,7p5.lis.-
81 II eouparison with is7s there was nm In
eEstss In gross earnings Of sea-, 7,43s4T, equal 10
xz.st per cent, and IN increase In expenses Of
s5es1ze.ts, showing an increase ID net 'sarnings
Of ssls: :iil.ss, or tt.of per cent u
~ eauttoa 70 ne net earnings ~ stated, there
yqs reee'vsd FROM diyidsnds snd interest from
fs1n<SIyanis nnlsead ooupany, fsr operating
kle4ss chsuuag snd 'oAnsndsigus Divisions,
a1d ffen roy1IIt - oo1l mined, skamokin Dlvi-
ssay tssai - xs.s1ln sf e7,ess, ,sst.ss. The
20 tsseus e.sss@si. - sAsFgss Of every kind 10
me emoant 81 - 1.&&g.eA TIE total number %
srsass % ss3 stt or - per- ssat ever tAs prsesd-
- ysay sAe lhs inosssss 10 ths Ansant of monsy
8sEiyet fsenn NJ sn1ss source vas te7 ,s03ls, or
w1G1- x1s total tonnage ofthe year vas
&ee 10, q I1sEssss of ,sse. SIS ever 1879. The
49, ss.pfHHf ~ Did llns sislsle N1I 1885,
- - 80 y isse, l,s!s.!sz tons. Tas ioi.i
e: s:'s'5sS ,sss y.' s's.ssE ssas .s.s''.''
fks, isrniaa sAslllliss q ,Dsitlnsnsvus i'm
prorsd dnring The yeAr ~ che eeastrnctiop pf .
pier 81 Canton 200 feet long and l2o feet vide,
wnieh vii b used fof tFAnsfsrfing iron ore aud
ether eaik lrslght from vessels % ears. Il cost
sss sss.'s. a,s E ssaPsay snsw sat''s'y f''' from
Since ths isst animal me>tin~ two of ths loard
The Baltimore County union., 1881-03-05
win Of MelchIor Armacost.

The will Of the late Mclchior Armacost, an ex
was admitted 10 probate in tho Office Of the Reg.
lster Of Wills on Wednesday. Tho tsstator hevisss
bic Homestead farm, In the seventh district, 10
his wife, Elizabeth g.. during her life. and after
her death 10 bis son, Thomas Armaeosi. All the
residue Of the real estate v 10 Be sold. aud the
proceeds 10 be equally divided between Sarah
Turnbaugh and Emma Mays. his daughters. To
Nicholas Armacast. n son. who. be states, has ac-
cnmulatei con ,eF.bie means, he leaves IS, and
having also provided for Melchoir Armaeost, an
other son, By conveying 10 him ~ acres Of land,
that 10 TO be his fal share. He requests the exec
utor 20 release the mortgage be now holds on the
property of Lida J. fIoshour, bis daughter 10 Pa.
Al the remainder of his property. real and person.
al, 10 devised 20 his wife absolutely. Pleasant
Hunter and Conrad Turnbangh are named as ex-
eeutors. The sssats is ss,inatsd 20 be worth
The Baltimore County union., 1881-03-05

This Mo>eh will come In like Q lion. The be-
ginpins ~Ithe month will be characterized By
storms u Ind, which win ealminats during the
second vsst In heavy gales tLro ghout the United
sss:: sss': !. g e ss L ss:sy III
stssms ass probable In 81. Louis, Kansas, Iadian
Territory and Asksnsss. On The Oh and 10Th
gales srs pfohabls areund New York, Boston aud
intervening peintss aud snow storms pretty general
About ths IN and oth storms Of wind and snow
may be expsessd, followed BY rain and slush.
This eondition of fthiugs win terminate In . cold
dip about Ae 18th Or f4th. With snow fall. On
The 18th cold weather may be expected In Toronto,
sarnia aad other points vest.
+, -. Pstrieks Day Win arrive dsring the cold
snap u Ontario and Quebec and the Northern
stsiss. Wins rsin, snow and slest viii prevail
southwark - Ear - Washington, and snow and
rain will fs,l inthe Canadian mssitims provinces.
With the beginning Of the third week Of this
most6 kss&0 snow fAlis, from the lower provin-
ees westward 20 Chicago, are likely 10 prevail.
They WI b suecesded BY mild and spring like
weather. with indications % rain and snow, while
heavy rain storms win probably set In In the
Lover Provinces and Portisns Of the United
States. s's ~
EDuFipg the last rssk heavy rains win prevail
throughout Canada, Win probable snow fall IN
the direction Of @. Louis No., and easteriy gales
on The euif efel Lavrcuce. There will BE- signs
Of the opening of navigation in Ontario, while
snow falls will b. probable Al points vest of Mon
treal. On The I7th heavy rains will be likely In
the Lower Provinces and Quebec, and through
10 the end Of thu month ehsre VIII be wet weather
In Halifax. On tho 3oth the weather will be
blustery, with slset and snow possibly at many
points eatt and west. The old sdags about March
when u ecmss In Ike lien wilt net be fAisi6ed,
81 The month probably YIN end lamb like.
The Baltimore County union., 1881-03-05

wevt I.,sryspssa;--Rsc,py sps.a,lsas have
been somewhat tttnrdsd fbr several days NJ conss-
qusnco Of . uashout occurring In the Inill-race,
caused BY the thaw and Overflow Of the Gunpow-
an safe and secure me employees we're enabled 70
pursue their duiiss without further apprehension.
The sinking of part Of the inner structure of the
factory has been entirely remsdisd, the machIze<f
thoroughly balanced snd che vofk 3 nov pre-
grc.sing with more rspidity than befsre. > -
has removed with bis wife and family to The VI
einity ef wilmiagtos, Delaware. His susssssor
not having yet appeared Mr. y. Morston is assam
ing the responsibiisy Of that position. .sf~
FienrisAsag Ssnday Seksei.-Ths Warren unioh
Sunday School is becoming mora intesssting
though somewhat impsdsd In its progress Cor lack
ef fsw fsithfai ana sasrxssis teachers. The
school numbers eighty scholars, which win b
much enlarged - access becomes mors sfiHinabls
by the iuprossment of The roads sna nor1L suspi-
eous weather. Its officers consist o. supsrintsn-
dsnt asst supt, secretary, librarian and trsasussr,
70 s.s &. II ss.ss - g ss ssss s
s sssi.i nssasgs sss hsl4 assrssris and i's ossr'
7as PrsaeAscs.-Ths preachers Of ths NJ. X. and
n. p. dsnominaticns, who have been oiAeiAtingsl
this appointment the past confsrsnes ysar, have.
:: . ss;s s.,s The ::vs ss.s.: s.ss,sE MI then 2
ssiasy ssn.idssssisa. e 1TUU III
Tie Rosds.-Roads are heavy, travelling am
eult and . storm apparently i9pssdins - aa In
trodse,ioa 70 the fit q NaEyhs bst nsssrthslsss,
Old winter is declining and sprins. win sses be
A ss- nor. bs.,iss ~iad. and r.Ias and h. yin
Strange. 10. me seasons sens and 60, bot nan
iifs's last scene 10 Ger. q.
The Baltimore County union., 1881-03-05
siurular Amiction.

John D. Good, Of fJarrettsviile, formerly Of Bal
timore county, aged % years. was singulssly af-
aicted on Tuesday between this place and Baiti.
more, while returning FROM the city with his mar.
ket wagon. lie was resting his left arm against
the side Of the wagon bed and whom be attempted
20 remove u he discovered that the arm from the
elbow down was paraliscd and entirely useless.
He came to Towssntown and ob,aine medical ~
sistance, without, however, doing him any good.
and he proceeded towards his home.
The Baltimore County union., 1881-03-05
valuable Mule KIIled.

On Saturday last . very valuable wheel mule,
belonging TO one Of the Hampton teams, fell,
caused BY the breaking of the breast chain, and
the wagon running upon Il broke one Ct lis legs.
The animal was Afterwards shot.
The Baltimore County union., 1881-03-05

An inventory Of the pe:souai estate Of the late
Mrs. Jane g. Brown, Of "stoneisigh," near Tow.
sontevn. vas returned 10 the Orphans. Court on
Wednesday, the total amount being $is5 1891.
The Baltimore County union., 1881-03-05
Purchase Of a Fine Property.

Robert Il. Boarman, Esq., Of this place. last
week purchased the Drakeisy property, situated
about four miles from Baltimore, Charles street
avenue, opposite ex.Gov. Bradford's estate, for
sl6.j0Q. The property contains . little less than
s3 acres. is beautifully located and has ordinary
improvements upon u. The sale was consumma
ted through Mr.. II. L. Bowen. real estate agent,
Teusontown. - a.
The Baltimore County union., 1881-03-05
List OF Lssttars


The oyster supper and festival held By the ladies
at 50. Johns Mission, York road, four evenings
last " Ok. proved . very successful affair, the st
tendance being large. particularly the last two
evenings. when Prof. shipicy and Miss Hattie
Bowen, Of Towsontown. contributed largely TO the
pleasures BY rendering some choice music. On
Saturday might the articles remaining unsod
we're auctionsd "a BY Mr.. John c. Besley. The
ladies desire 20 return thanks To all who iiber-
ally patrouised them ON this occasion.
The Baltimore County union., 1881-03-05
Personal.

Mr.. IIeary Drauns, Of Baltimore, the architect
sho erected the 6ne residence Of James Boyee.
Esq, near this place. has been appointed BY lI"s.
John Sherman resident supervising architect Of
Baltimore eity's new postofiee building. at q
salary of IS per day. Mr.. Bnuns is about 2s
yeaFs of age aad is at present assistant archi.
tect On the Treasury at Washingtou.
The Baltimore County union., 1881-03-05
Sale for Taxes.

Storm Risteau. auctioneers, sold on wednes-
day, for sx Sheriff worthington for taxes due for
the year 1877, lot Of ground on the old Hartford
road, near Crom wells bridge, containing three
acres and assessed TO chas. Gilmor; purchased by
Chas. w. Lee for S5s.lI. &C
The Baltimore County union., 1881-03-05

A Gresnvoed (iith distsiss) eorssspsaaest far.
Wishes the following sThs marriage sf NJ. J. T.
Burton, cf halfimers eounty, 70 Miss Annie Nal
is, 81 Baitmers city, Took place at The rssiasnes
ef the hsidss psrsnfs, Wednesday, Feb. 80, q Q
o'clock AM. Aftsr psrtakisg % luncheon the
wsdding psrty started fsF the futnss hans Of the
young couple, st Greenwood, whsrs they axrivsd
at o'clock and were warmly welcomed b. the
grcom's parcnts. About p. n. the relatives and
ffiends d tAs ighbsshsad ssmnsnssd e&lhsring.
snd aiiss sopgras.lAiieg ths hspPZ seepls ~
psrteok nf = susnpfaoss supper. Tie sfsning
vas spent In most delightful manner, and before
leaving for hoIns The company psrtook d beam
tifnl supply of reffeshments conmen 70 such &C.
casions.l Anesg thsss pFsssnt nstiesd =. Bsr.
tss and vile, 7. Barton and wife. D. T. Feard and
wife, A. Barton and wiie, Il. Barton sna wife,
Mrs. fsaish wsikins end con. Misses Annis Bar
Ca AreI s,s 81. 4 Rsst ss "a. y = 80 AM . ls ~
hsst, DE- J.weln narten Chns. Dustsu. Z. Buytsn,
=. Pearce, J: narten, Jsy Chas. osssnsh. A. Tar
bert, II. Barton, ~, and e,hsr. Tasa.s
The Baltimore County union., 1881-03-05
Sale ofa Brsworv.

0sosre W. Rayper. Rsq.. insolvsni trustee Of
fraux sehlaGer. sold on the pressises. on The Del
air road. Tuesday. the property known as sehiaf-
fer's brewery purchased BY Solomon Straps for
$is,ooo. Thshorsss, wagons, &c., brought q, 900.
The Baltimore County union., 1881-03-05
Horses Killed.

J. J. Smith. Of Westminster. had two horses
killed on the Western Maryland railroad near Me-
Donogh Station, on Tuesday last. He left the
horses, which were attached TO y wagon, standing
In the road when they started oil and got upon
the track before they were overtaken.
The Baltimore County union., 1881-03-05

Mr.. John q. Iatehins has sold bis snug little
farm, situated on Ny Iady's Manor, 10th district.
thres miles from Msnktsn, N. @. Il. r., TO Or. J.
D. noni. of Baltimore. for $1,000. The farm eos-
tains 100 acres and has ordinary Improvements
upon it. fFH' k@
The Baltimore County union., 1881-03-05
Lat Of Lxattara

Remaining In the postotce at Towson, Nd. for the
week ending Feb. Goth. 1881. will be sent 10 the
Dead Letter 0Giee. April %. 1881, u not claimed: :
Carter Brooks, Miss Sarah Lane,
Mrs. r. v. Hooker, Catharine Lynch.
SARAH F.Asr, +. NJ.
The Baltimore County union., 1881-03-05

Mrs. Cooper. wife Of william Cooper, living In
liampden, Falls road, died very suddsnly on
Wednesday evening while sitting In her chair
sewing. She Was about 20 years Of age.
The Baltimore County union., 1881-03-05

GET tks Bssi.-Ror frst-elass hand-mads shoes
for men, wousn and children. gs 70 Alfred phipps.
On the rear Of Ady's Hotsl, rowsontovn. Having
had long experience he feels eonGdent Of being
able TO give sstisiaetion. Repairing promptly and
neatly done.