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The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-01-08
FUN.

The farmers favorite vest-Harvest.
Cannibals sometimes have their
neighbors st dinner.
It does not improve u potato to have
specks on its eyes.
The letter 60 E" is like many men. 1t
is first in everything, but ends In smoke.
The fatted calf was killed that for
giving father might reveal bis feelings
toward q prodigal son.
Fashion says: Gathered waists are
still very much in favor with young
ladies'" They are with young gentle
men also.
A young physician asked permission
of a lass to kiss her. She replied. mo,
sir; / never like doctors bill stuck in
my face"
Sealskin soitens all complexins. says
fashionable exchange; and might have
aided with equal propriety, also the old
gentleman's pocketbook.
A young man in New York is becom-
ing Independently rich by breaking OIL
marriage engagements Objectionable to
his father at 800 time.
The Elmira Free Press recklessly re-
marks: "The young ladies of Wash
ington are organizing q cooking club.
Thus far there have been no deaths on
| the part of their patrons"
Kind words can never dye" as the
man said to his wife, who was trying to
soothe his angry spirit after the dis
covery that she had thrown his bottle
of hair invigcr ltor over the back fence,
Where do we all stanC P" asked
lawyer the other day in speech on
court business. Lawyers generally
lie where they stand" growled an old
professional who had just been excused
from the jury.
Many a young lady who objects to
being kissed under the mistletoe has no
objection to being kissed under the rose.
A careless composition made an error in
the above, rendering if, has no objec-
ton to be kissed under the nose"
One evening, at Paris cafe, a group
of idlers were discussing politics and
people who change their opinions.
"Well," said one, i've never cried.
Long live any body" Quite SO,
remarked one; "but tEen you're a
Doctor"
While the very young daughter of
country clergymen was playing in the
garden one day stranger came along
| and inquired if her father was at home.
NO" she replied; "but my mother is
in the house, and she will pray with you,
Won poor miserable sinner"
An article is going the rounds headed
Can Women Driver" That q woman
can drive hens is d sheer ting " as the
Teuton remarked; that she can drive
nail is not so certain; but that she can
often drive bargain sharper than a
man is acknowledged as an everlasting
truth. Rome Sentinel.
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Rules of the House.

At an Oil City hotel boards father
and son. The latter has been in the
habit of staying out later than his father
liked, and one day the latter said. MY
son, the rule Of this room hereafter is
that every person must be in before ten
o'clock, or else remain outside"
Eyes, SIR" said the obedient son.
A night or two aiterward the father
was detained by his business until
nearly eleven o'e ock, and, on reaching
his room, found tie inside bolt drawn.
He knocked and was soon answered
with: "Who's there ?"
Your father; get up and let me In"
'See here, the rule of this room is
that every person must be in before ten
o'clock, or stay outside. Now don't
make any more disturbance about here. "
The father slept in another room that
night. - Oh City Derrick.
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A RESOLUTE ACTION,

Some men seem formed by nature for
| the GU. -of-the-way modes of making
money. Such one was John Dudley,
who chose the calling of diver, where
| Lerilous situations are barely faced for
the sake of higher remuneration.
A bright, honest, and brave young
| man, his sense of fear seemed entirely
blunted by constant companionship
with dan ger. and in any undertaking Of
unusual Importance one was sure to
| find that he led the van.
The adventure / am about to narrate
took place some years ago, when large
vessel, laden with valuable cargo
from South American port, struck on
a sunken reef eff the dangerous coast of
Florida, and was completely wrecked,
although her passengers and crew were
fortunate enough to escape in the
boats.
The owners lived in New York, and
wishing to secure any part f her cargo
that the salt water had not damaged
much of it being in specie-they fitted
out large yacht, and engaging the
services of two divers, one being John
Dudley, to whom they promised gain
only on condition OF success, they set
sail for the scene of the wreck.
Dudley, with his usual adventurous
disposition, was pr ompted to hazard the
speculation, but another man equally
brave-or equally reckless was not
soon found.
At last, however, Dick Turner,
diver, whose bad character was fully
borne out by his villainous person, was
induced to take the risk, sign the arti-
Giles and ship himself.
He was coarse, brutal, drunken
rascal, as great contrast as could be
found to Dudley's frank, clean, honest
nature and cool determination, and from
the moment they saw each other an
antipathy seemed to spring up between
them, causing the younger man, Dud-
ley, to shrink from the others society
as though he were some loathsome
reptile.
This antipathy was shared by all the
yachts crew, and seemed justifable in
view of the physical as well as moral
responsiveness of the subject.
This Turner had the jaw and profile
of a balloon; his eyes, peering from
under his heavy brows, seemed to look
all ways at once and twinkle with
satanic wickedness, and when he
laughed his satanic majesty himself
might have envied his ugly and cunning
grin.
The voyage was fine, and the part off
| the coast OF Florida where the wreck
| Law was so3n reached. There it could
| be dimly seen, tar down in the depths OF
the blue sea, over which troops Of
sharks and strange looking monster
fishes pursued each other in lack OF bet
ter prey. No pleasant sight for the
J divers.
Dudley faced it with his calm strength
and resolute will, that knew no finch
| ing in face of duty, while the other
uttering fearful curses, took many s
long pull at his brandy flask, mutterins
that he had been swindled and would
"pay off that other land-shark when ht
caught him alone"
This threat certainly did not tend tt
increase the young mans commence II
| his companion; but, knowing there wa
no help for it, he encouraged himself oJ
thinking 1.-The more danger the more
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"Never!" was the firm reply.
Perhaps it's not large enough. I'll


1.-THE whole of it is too small"
Eye won't give IMP"
mot an inch"
Then to death--!" screamed
Turner, springing at his courageous ad-
versary.
Quick as thought Dudley caught at
the upturned arm, poised in the air for
shot, at the same moment making q
lunge at the other, his blood boiling
| with Indignation at the fiendish at
tempt on his life.
The lunge was parried by Turner and
caught on his shoulder, the foam burst
ing from his bloodless lips and his face
black with evil passions.
Amid oaths and curses he attempted
to free his arm, held as in wise by the
younger man; but he could not. And
so they wrenched and swayed, facing
each other, neither giving an inch, and
| no sound save the muttered curses Of
the one and the painting of both, as their
excited chests heaved and swelled WITT
deadly intent.
At last Dudley succeeded in loosing
the others grasp and stabbfug him in
the hand. The Villains knife fell, but
with yell, he grasped the younger
man in his gigantic clasp, and, strug-
Cling and shifting against the bars of
wood, they gave way, while, locked in
a deadly grip, the two drivers plunged
into the sea beneath.
Down, down! they sank, no effort be-
ing made by either to loosen the hold
ON the other. Tighter and tighter they
gripped, till they fell on coral reef.
Death seemed but trifle where pas
sion and hate were the consummation
of both hearts; and, under the influence
of the demoniacal struggle. the strength
of Hercules was exerted on either
side.
But the want of air began TO make Itself
felt. Dudley heard roaring and surging
as of mighty cataract in his ears; fires
flashed before his eyes; the disk of I'M
consciousness crept over him; and, as
his anti gonist loosened his hold, his
nerveless fingers also IN 3lasped them
selves, and he had but one thought
that of reaching the surface.
With a dying effort he struck out,
being splendid swimmer. He was
choking, sitting, strangling.
The water whizzed past him, and
re4ching the surface, he gasped in the
revivifying air. and, shrieking: Hep !!
help % tainted away.
1t was several days before he regained
consciousness, after being rescued and
tend erly cared for by his companions
aboard the yacht; then he asked tor
Turner.
He had been drawn up in the bell,
but too far gone to r5suscitate. He was
found lying against its bars, grasping
the bag Of gold in both hands-the i'll
gotten wealth that had been the cause
of his death.
Jonn Dudley was handsomely paid
for his honest toll, and further remu-
nerated and commended for his honest
resistance; but he never forgot the
deadly struggle that so nearly cost him
his life beneath the blue waves of the
coral-f formed shores of K IOrida
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-01-08

Qaio's furnaces and iron mills are In
more general operation than in any time
for eight years. and the number of hands
employed, 1856, is almost double those
employed during 1879.
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from the Trade Journal, .Ne,o York;
IMPORTANT TO THE CIGAR TRADE.

We have recently had our attention called
TO new and important Improvement in the
manufacture OF cigars, and as it is one that is
mesa, we have had one of our reporters, who
specially conversaut with the tobacco and
cigar trade, to interview The inventors and
patentees. The invention was patented May
H. 1878, by Messrs. j. & A. Frey. These
gentlemen have had many years experience
In the cigar business. The cigars are made
Principally of the very best seed and Havana
tobaccos, with closed tucks, and amongst the
advantages they possess over all other cigars
may be mentioned: A positive retention OF
me aroma of the filler-its loss by evaporation
being impossible. better, quicker and en-
urely round light; and they will not break
when carried in the pocket. These are advan-
ages which will be recognized by every
enoker as being OF the greatest importance.
n short, it m y be said that Messrs. j. & A.
Frey have made very decided hit with their
new idea. No one can properly realize the deli
acy OF the flavor and aroma OF cigar made
III thls way until he makes a personal trial,
ana this we advise our readers, whether in
me t'ade or not, to do. Even in the appear
ause OF the cigar there is something novel and
attractive, the small, neat twist, which secures
ana faslens the whole, being a decided i'm
provement. Though the new patent cigar has
seen Tor such a short time before the public,
mere are already indications that its manufac-
lure in the skilliul and experienced hands o.
ne Messrs. Frey will prove a wonderfully sue.
Aoss'al commercial enterprise.
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from the Grocer, Ne,o York;

Messrs. j. & A. Frey's goods are noted tor
their excellence OF manufacture and superior
quality OF stock used. Having had an expe-
rlence OF twenty years they can satisfy any
taste, trcm the most iastidious to the most
ordinary. 1t is always well to know that
manufacturers are competent to judge properly
as TO the quality OF stock, and have a thorough
insight into the details of their business, and
we can confidently recommend Messrs. Frey
to I'LL the bill in these respects.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-01-08
Sole Manufacturers and Patentees Of
Closed Tuck Cigars and the Min.
iatEre Glass Ballot Box
Cigar Box.
Opinions OF the Press.

fFrom the Sentinel Trenton, ". J.)
The tobacco and cigar house of Messrs. j. &
A. Frey is among the most respectable and
responsible in Trenton. Their goods will al
ways be found to be exactly as represented.
The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-01-08

john Dudley was handsomely paid
for his honest toll, and further ramu-
nerated and commended for his honest
resistance; but he never forgot the
deadly struggle that so nearly cost him
his life beneath the blue waves of the
coral-formed shores of Florida.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-09-01

Friday, about ten miles out from Brig
antine Beach. The creature was caught
by James +. Garrison, of Camden,
while in company with a fishing party
who were catching blue fish near the
Briganl;ne whistling buoy. In appear
ance it greatly resembles the descript-
ion of the Evolutionary mermaid, save
that instead of its lower extremity ia
pering offinto fsh's tail it has two
legs, each seven inches in length. The
length Of the animal from the head to
the tip of the tail is about two feet and
Its circumference at its thickest part
about eight inches. The head and body
resemble that of newborn baby. Two
teeth can be distinctly recognized in
the mouth, which projects like shovel
nosed sharks. 1t has two fins protrud-
ing from its sides. The body is not
covered with scales, but the flesh is al
most the same hue as human beings,
while the tail is bony and is covered
with Il iishy-libe skin. The animal will
be preserved in alcohol and presented
to the Camden Microscopical Society
for them to determine what species it
belongs Philadelphia Times.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-09-01
Making Girls Straight.

The Hindoo girls are gracefully and
exquisitely formed. From their earli-
est childhood they are accustomed to
carry burdens upon their heads, The
water for family use is always brought
by the girls in earthern jars, carefully
poised in this way. The exercise is
said to strengthen the muscles of the
back, while the chest is thrown for
ward. No crooked backs are seen in
Hindoostan. DR.. III. Spray says this ex-
ercise OF carrying small vessels of wa
ter on the head might be advantage
ously introduced into boarding-schools
and private families, and that it might
entirely supercede the present ma
chinery of dumb-bells, black.boards
skipping etc. The young ladies
ought to be taught TO carry the jar rs
the Hindoo women do, without ever
touching ii with their hands. The
same practice of carrying water leads
precisely to the same results IL the
south of Italy AZ in India. \ Neapo-
htar fcmaie peasant will carry ON her
head vessel full of water to the hrin
over . rough road and not spill drop
of it, end .he acquisition of this art or
knaok gives her the same erect and
elasti; gait.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-09-01
IN THE ARCTIC OCEAN.
a Letter From Lieut.. Burke of the
steamer COrWin.

STEAMER CoRwIN, ST.. MICHAErs, July
s, 1SS1.-We arrived here on the even
ing of the 4th inst. from the Arctic
Ocean, for the purpose Of overhaulng
machinery, coaling and taking addi-
tional stores brought here by the Alaska
Commercial Company's steamer St.
Paul; it also gives us an opportunity to
send letters. Since my last, dated at
Plover Bay, Siberia, and sent bv the
whaling bark Pope, we went through
the straights (Behrings) and to the
westward as far as Tapkan, where we
found one sledge party. They were
successful in finding traces of at least
one of the vessels, the whaling bark Wig
liant, at Cape Waukesau, on the shore
OF Northern Siberia. They state that
last fall, while out sailing, they discov-
cred n vessel without masts or boats
fast in the drift ice; that they went on
board of her and in the cabin found
the bodies of five white men. Before
leaving the wreck they took with them
q number of articles several of which
we now have, and which no doubt will
be identified by some one acquainted
with those on board of the missing yes
sells. AS yet we have no tidings of the
Jeanette. The season is very open,
and it is quite likely that We will be
able to reach Wrangel Land late this
summer. We leave here tonight for
the ocean again, and will spend some
days at kotzebue Sound, to enable our
"bug catchers" to get some specimens.
From there we 60 along the shore to Pt
Barrow, and thence to the eastward as
far as we can get; will then return for
coal, after which we will go to the north
and west toward Wrangel Land. ex-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-09-01
Army of the Cumberland.

The following circular letter, issued
from the headquarters of the society Of
the army of the Cumberland, at Chi
cage, will interest thousands of old
soldiers:
GRAND PACIFIC HOTEL, CHICAGO
ComradeS: The executive committee
of the Society of the Army of the Cum
berland, for the Northwest, have de-
cided not to hold reunion in this
city this fall, but to join in the one to
be held IN Chattanooga. Sept. 90 and
u, to which all soldiers who served III
this army have been invited.
From the fact that not only the citi-
zens, but the public press of the South,
have united in extending cordial in
vitation to all who served in this gallant
army to be present, your committee
felt it desirable on the part of this So
ciety to accept, and in our organized
capacity join in what is believed to be
the grandest reunion ever held. A
reunion where each shall vie in his
loyalty and devotion to our common
country. To this end efforts are being
made to secure great reductions in rail
road rates, so as to bring the expenses
within the reach of all.
AS it will be impossible to secure
dining cars for the occasion, commits
sary arrangements will be provided in
a baggage car, to be fitted up and
placed under the care of competent
person.
1t is desirable that your committee
have early information of your inten-
ton to join this demonstration, and on
receipt of such notice your name will
be entered in list prepared for this
purpose, and from time to time you
will be furnished with all the informa-
ton in possession of this office
1t is intended on this occasion to
visit Nashville also the battle-felds of
Stone River, Missionary Ridge, Look
out Mountain and Chicamauga.
Respectfully, CHAs. A. STONE,
PO Box 5000 Corresponding Sec.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-09-01
Grass for Hogs.

A correspondent in an eastern agri-
cultural journal insists that the hog is q
grass seating animal and should be treat
ed as such as much as the horse. All
animals, furnished by nature with or
gans adapted to the digestion of fibrous
food, will suffer in healthy develop
ment when compelled to live on con-
centrated food alone. The hog, in a
state of nature, had about the same
proportion Of fat and lean as other
grass-eating animals. The pig has
often been made mere roll o. fat,
more by improper feeding than by
want of exercise, although the latter
has had a very injurious effect. 1t
seems necessary to constantly bear in
mind that the animal has no power to
change the elements in It's food; that
the food must be adapted to the pur-
pose intended-must have the right
proportion of muscle and fat-forming
elements-to build up all parts of the
animal system.
Good pasture grasses have a nutritive
ratio OF about one of albuminoids to
40 of ratio of one to So. showing the
superiority Of pasture-grass as mus
cle-forming food. This, then, indicates
one reason why pasture-grass is n
healthier food for the pig than corn;
but there is still another reason which
should never be lost sight of, and that
is, that the pigs stomach is adapted to
the digestion of fibrous food-that he
is grass-eating animal. If pig-raisers
would bear this in mind, and always
give them certain proportion of fib-
rous food, we should hear much less
Of cholera and other diseases that pig
"Hesh il heir to -
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-09-01

pect to see San Francisco by Novem-
Der, though we have eighteen months
stores in the ship. suppose it will
surprise YOU when | say that for ten
hours to-day the thermomete stood at
20 degrees in the shade; rather warm
for IS degrees north.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-09-01
Very Like a Mermaid.

The residents in the neighborhood
of Second and Federal streets, Camden,
yestesday feasted their curiosity oy
gazing on queer animal which was
exhibited at a saloon in the neighbor-
hood. Il was taken from the ocean on
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-09-01
An Example of the Importance of Pune
tuatiOn.

This odd paragraph may be read in
two ways, describing when read one
way very bad man, and the other a
very good man: He is an experienced
man in vice and wickedness he is never
found in opposing the walks ofiniquity
he takes delight in the downfall Of his
neighbors he never rejoices in the pros
perity of any of his fellow-creatures he
is always ready to assist in destroying
the peace Of society he takes no pleas
ure in serving the Lord he is uncom-
monty diligent in sowing disorder
among his friends and acquaintance
he takes no pride in laboring to pro-
mote the cause OF christianity he strives
hard TO build up Satan's kingdom he
lends no aid to the support of the Cos
pei among the heather he contributes
large to the evil adversaries he pays no
attention to good advice he gives great
heed to Satan he will never go to heav
en- he must go where he will receive
the just recompense of his deeds.
A new song is entitled Between the
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-09-01

lREL.lNp'S crop prospects, for grain
and potatoes, have been very tlattering,
but late advices report setback.
caused by heavy and damaging rains
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-09-01
d. w. BLISS,
j. X. BARNES,
j. j. WOODWARD,
ROBT. REYBURN.
ID. II. AGNEW.
HIS LUNGS ALL RIGHT.

y EXECUTIVE MANSION, 12:15 z. NJ
There was rumor ahoat this morning
bat an examination had been made OF
be presidents lungs, and that unmis
bkable evidence in the shape of pus
accumulation become discovered of a
-econdary or py@mic stage of blood
yoisoning In reply to questions at noon
Pr. Reyburn said since the presidents
condition became so low we have exam
bed his lungs carefully every day and
Pave always found them healthy. The
feport that pus cavities have formed
here is positively without foundation.
4 DIR. Boynton, on being questioned
with regard to the same subject, said
ri made an examination of the presi-
dents lungs myself, last night, and
found them all right. There are no
pew complications whatever in the
Presidents case and no unfavorable
features which are not already known
He continues to do well"
NJ HIGHLY SATISFACTORY.
ISL Unofficial Bulletin.l
u. EXECUTIVE MANSION, Aug. $3.50
Ia m.-Dr, Bliss reports at this houi
H. the result fthe evening examipa-
~ IS highly satisfactory. The febrile
dld not begin until about q quarter
+ Tour o'clock this afternoon, and al.
a. gh the temperature and pulse
az little higher than last night
lo..or i9 91n being above 100, and the
~ ,ho ~ This fact is accounted foi
- ilio presence Of a considerable accu-
NJ oia nia; OIL pus in the glandular swell