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Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1882-06-22
WTITItN TOT IIIV JOURNAL
COMMENCEMENT AT NEW
BERLIN, PA.
NEOCOSMIAN LITERARY ANNI.
VERSARY.

NEOCOSMIAN LITERARY ANNI-
VERSARY.
On the eve of June 9th the Anniversa-
ry exercises of the NeOcOsmian Litera-
ry Society took place.
'rhe weather was very pleasant dur
ing the day and western breeze made
it cool enough to enjoy che entertain
ment in full on the evening.
The chapel os Union Seminary was
filed with attentive hearers who had
come to greet the Neocosmians again.
The programme lwas we'll arranged
and the speakers did their part with
credit, and consisted of prayer by Rev,
III. w Gross; Salntatory by j w Berge;
Jounal by G. Holtzopfel; Recitation by
r. Schoch; Journal by J. i. Gardner;
Essay by j. &. Grubb; Recitation by r
Manp; Journey to the North Pole by
J. w. Berge; Presentation by j. c.
Grubb; Chamberlain Betsy's Beaux
Neocosmian Grafton by II. G. Hollen-
baugh; Benediction by Prof. Gobble.
Music was furnished 10y the Middle
burg Cornet Band.
The entertainment was success
cheering to all present, ard reflects
credit on the "boys."
"Onward" is the motto or this worthy
Literary Band,
EXCELSIOR LITERARY ANN
VERSARY.
On Saturday morning, June 10TH
"Old Sol" sent forth again his delight
full rays OF light and warmth, yet 10y
. 2. NJ gentle rains fell thus water
ing this part of old mother earth.
At about P. NJ. the rains ceased
and, as New Berlin scarcely ever has
muddy roads, made it the more pleas
ant for the Entertainment of the Ex-
celsior Literary Society.
With "the shades of night" came the
crowd of attendants, filing, to its ut
most, the chapel of "Old Union Sem" d"
Music was again furnished by the
cornet band, and after prayer by the
Rev. II. B. Hartzler, Ell. of the Evan
gelcal Messenger, the Salutatory was
delivered by II. q. Conson The Scien-
tifc Gem by + honssdorE Debate by
e. B. Wilmer (aff.) and ID. l.. Kepner
(neg.l; Prophecy by d. b. KlingeE
Sentiments of &c by A Boy From
Home; Valedictory by NJ. G. Gephart,
and Benediction by Rev j. Young.
The programme was nicely and well
arranged and was suited to the wants
of the light-hearted and ober-minded.
Each part was performed with effect,
in Mirth or Sobriety. Longfellow's
Boy, Excelsior they love and Higher"
they strive to climb.
(To be concluded next week.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1882-06-22

speak the suffering which they are fore
ed to endure. Some of them have not
seen a loaf OF bread for many day.
These facts are not exaggerating Ia the
least. The appeals which come up from
the famine-stricken region tell the tale
of distress. When a wagon of corn ar
riVes at Patrick Court House people
cannot wait to be served. They thrust
their hands In to tho bags and knaw at
the kernels to alleviate their hunger. A
peck of corn is prise which will bring
man many mile. 1t II sofrowful to
see children, with their wan faces,
eagerly grasping handful OF the gol-
den treasure and carefully guarding
every kernel. They cannot wait For
the corn to be ground. Two or three
hundred men and women are continu-
ally waiting at Patrick Court House
and praying for succor. When provi-
sions arrive and they 60 to their homes
their places are taken by others. Any.
thing In tire way of food lS acceptable,
Flour and corn is needed above every
thing else.
The borough of York will vote upon
the question of becoming city at the
next general election.
A factory for the manufacture of ar
ti6cial stone is In operation at Harris
burg.
The other Friday an alligator four
teen feet iu length was seen in the
SusQuehanna near Wilkesbarre.
The Supreme Court decided that u
passenger who jumps from O moving
train and is injured, cannot recover
damages, although the train has failed
to stop at the station where he should
be let off.
A thoughtful person suggests that
everyone before going boat-sailing, this
summer, should lease his name, ad-
dress and brief sketch of his life at
the nearest newspaper, Office-not
necessarily for publication, but as an
evidence Of good faith and to save the
coroner trouble.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1882-06-22
Star vation liz Virginia.

Advices from Patrick county, Vir-
giDia, on the southern border of the
state, in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
give the distressing information that
from five to eight thousand people are
actually starving for want of food.
Corn meal and flour cannot be obtain
ed for love or money. The crops last
fall were almost failure. Not drop
of rain fell from early in April to Oct
ober. The ground became as dry as
powder. Corn withered and died. Al.
most everything green was burned up
by the hot rays Of the sun and the
farmers were able to save but little
from their fields of wheat. This little
lasted them through the winter, but il
has long since given ont. For some
time past the people have been living
on the scanty supplies forwarded from
D3nville and Richmond. But these
were not sufficient to 60 around, and
now several thousand people are not
only suffering FOR want of food but
starvation stares them in the face. In.
deed, there have been a number of
deaths already, directly traceable to3the
lack of food.
Over thousand bushels of corn have
already been forwarded from Danville
and this does not include contributions
from Richmond. But these supplies are
but drop in the bucket. The appeals
for help come pouring in day by day
and must continue until the latter part
of July, when the new crops can be de.
pended upon. The famine is wide
spread. 1t not only effects the poor,
but strikes home at the well-to-do.
There are many families In Patrick
county who are in very comfortable
circumstances as far as money goes,
but money does not help them now.
There is no food to be bought unless
ordered from some distant point.
Most of the distributions of proyi-
sions are made at Patrick Court House.
Supplies are sent by rail to Burnt
Chimneys, inHenry county, aud then
hauled in wagons. People who have
visited the stricken county tell
sorrowful tales of the sights witnessed.
Farmers along the country roads. suft=
ering for want OF food, will not be able
to harvest their crops unless help
| reaches them. Their pinched faces
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1882-06-22
SPRING MILLS ITEMS.

This is the last week of the Spring
term of Spring Mills Ac ademy, and it
has been a very successful one.
Mr.. j. G. Evans & lady are off on a
trip to the west and purpose staying
some time. Wish them much pleasure.
Mr.. Charles +. Hennich is making
brick on rather large scale, having
orders for over 200, 900, but the wealth
er thus far has not been very favorable
for the business.
Mr.. Jas. D. Gentzel while at work
at George Gentzel's house, fell from a
scaffold, which gave way, about fifteen
feet. He is pretty badly used up but
able to be about.
Last Friday evening during the
heavy thunder storm the lightning
struck the barn Of Mr.. VIM. F. Rear
ick. 1t was cold stroke but knocked
shingles, boards and studding into
kindling.
SAM PATCH.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1882-06-22

Our Town Council at their meet
ing on Monday evening voted to have
sidewalks built on North street from
William Miller's barn to point oppo-
site Samuel Otto's house, and from a
point opposite John G.. Musser's house
to Jacob Alters, oil on the east side of
road. The walk is to have a railing to
tnake It secure against accidents.
Crossings were also voted at the fol-
lowing points: Between j. w. Adams
and w. II. Reifsnyder, John BreoH and
Joseph Swanger, Peter Walisa and Da4
vid Sholl, Geo. Harter and Jonathan
Kreamer, Allison Miller and Henry
Roger, J. III. Swartz and J. g. Spring
er.
A tax rate of Al mills will be necesN
sary to cover annual expenses and costs
of the election contest,
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1882-06-22

On the 18th itst., In Lewlsburg, ThOs. p.
Wagner, ESq formerly Sheriff ~ Union cOAn-
ty, aged 50 years, 6 months and 10 days.
On the 9th inst, In New Berlin, Mr.. Henry
Solomon, aged 81 years, months and days.
On the 5th inst, In New Berlin. Rev. A. b
Casper, agek Il years, months and days.
On the 10th inst, near Rebersburg, Melvin
Clyde, son of Il. ID. and Paulina .Bitrly, aged 4
years. month and days.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1882-06-22

This Is q new house and newly furnished
with ecerSthiTeG tending TO omJOrt and con
ISRience ofQuests. The mir IL inyigorating and
perfectly free from malaria, and particularly
favorable for the restoration to heath Of persons
afflicted irith Pulmonary conlpl di1ts, MdiaridL
disorders and Hay FeteT. Near by the cele-
brated Penn Caves, surpa ssing anything of the
kind known-sailing miles under ground-and
inspecting halls of great wonder of gone by
ages. Carriages to the cave daily. The table
is plentinlly supplied with meats, milk and
fresh vegetables and fruits in season, heGitlJul-
Spreparedand 2asteatuy Serred. GOod stablmg
accommodations. ...
POPULAR PRICES:
Per day CesS than week. ........,..,...$2 90
Per week. (less than monthly ..............s. %
Per month ......."EO w
All inquiry as to Rooms and BoatH VIII be
promptly answered.
GEO, b. NASH, Manager.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1882-06-22

A fearful storm has again swept ov-
er the storm-stricken west, causing
great destruction TO life and property.
On Saturday st. Louis, Kansas City,
Leavenworth and Iowa City were each
visited by severe storms, causing much
damage and some loss of life, but the
tornado i'm Iowa on Sunday must have
been fearful. The following brief ac-
count we clip from the patriot of Mon
day.
Frightful Loss of Life In Iowa.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1882-06-22

Try DR. STAINS SPECIFIC PiLE MEDIotSE-lt
gives instant relief.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1882-06-22
TR. J. w. STAN

and will give prompt attention to all m eCic
calls at his Office In
z. n. Deininger'S house on Main Street
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-28
FOREFATHERS' DAY.
GOVERNOR LONG AT BROOKLYN, y. Y.

NbN tkNbk LpNt NJ HispphAsi ~ ~ -
| wish, Mr Presidant, that on this eve
OF Forefathers day Massachusetts had
some more pltriarchal representative TO
bring her blessing and lay it on the heads
OF her away-from-home children and child
ren's children, so many of whom have
gathered at your board. At this thanks
giving festival season OF the year she, Ike
many another ancient mother, crowds her
satchel, comes away from the old home
stead and journeys across the country TO
take part in the good cheer Of one OF her
daughters, and there is none fairer than
Brooklyn. She knows that you young
people have little sport behind her back
al her expense, make fun OF her kr ittlng-
work and frills, and laugh at her odd mix
ture of conceits, including the most anti
quated puritanism, and at the same time
the strongest leaning towards every new
nostrom and notion. She knows it all,
for her eyes are very bright behind her
spectacles but she knows, too, that 10
your innermost souls you honor her ap-
plausel, that you still look to her cup
board for your best gingerbread and most
wholesome simples, and that tender cord
the thought of the breezy hills and cool
sea beat hes where she nestled your fathers
aud mothers, or or her venerable tlreside
and tie great family OF noble sons and
daug hters who have clustered around it {;
who from il have gone out into the world
carrying her thrift, her enter prise and her
vir tues wherever they went; and who
tt ough they erect colleges and establish
ommon schools like hers all the way to
the Pacific coast, and though they give 4
Bryant TO your literature and Garfield to
the presidetcy, are yet still all her own.
! Some Of her boys are getting along in
years. Phillips, Emmerson, LoDgfellow,
Holmes and Whittier, have all passed the
seventeen mile stone, but though their
notes are the very sweetest, they are no
diving swans. When wrote Whittier the
other day about putting his verses in my
thanksgiving proclamation after some Sc
| lections from the Psalms, he answered
that he was content, but he was not quite
clear that David, king and warrior, would
care to ba found in company with Quaker
and a republican. Applause Even in
this playfullness was that spirit OF peace
and OF liberty-snb hbertdte quietum-
which in him and in the others will to the
last hour kindle in the eye though the song
shall have tainted from the lip. But there
is young blood too.
/ Massachusetts has just given to the new
South, through the genius and forecast oi
one Of her young men, an event which
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-28
"FUNNIER THAN ANYTHING.

Among the many curious and amusing
things done by the twenty-one trained eie-
phants in the Barnum-Loudon show, Is a
scene where one elephant, dressed as
clown, walks into the ring and sits down
In a chair. Reaching out his trunk he
picks up dinner bell on the table in front
OF him and rings it for dinner. A servant
enters with . loaded tray and places
square meal upon the table. The clown
elephant then helps himself gracefully TO
the various dishes, picks up champagne
bottle filled with water and empties it into
his mouth. He then takes q napkin and
wipes each side Of his mouth. The SER
want removes the tray Of dishes, and the
elephant, picking up palm leaf fan with
his trunk, leans back in his chair and leis-
urely fans himself. Professor ArstiDgsall,
his trainer, proposed teaching him to
smoke a pipe Of tobacco, but Mr.. Barnum
remarked that his performers and army OF
employees were men Of exemplary charac-
ter and Lis clown elephant should not be
permitted to demoralize them, by setting
them bad examples. While this ludicrous
and amazing display Of animal intelligence
is being exhibited dozen other elephants
are busy in the same ring. Three Of them
are playing at see-saw, one is rolling .
barrel around the ring with his forefeet,
another is turning the handle ofa large
organ, while still others are standing on
on their heads at the top OF high pedestals.
Rev. Mr.. Pentecost, the celebrated evang-
elist, while witnessing the scene yesterday
in company with several clergymsn, de-
clared it to be the most delightful display
Of something beyond instinct that he had
ever conceived the brute creation to be ca
pabIe of.-BridgepOrt Standard, Feb. 10.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-28
EX-SECRETARY BLAINE.

The Hartford Post aptly remarks that
"there is more political animosity in the
newspaper attacks upon Mr.. Blaine than
fairness and decency in treating the pub
lie questions which have been ably consid.
cred in his recent State papers"
Mr Blaine has " aimed at high diploma
cy, without possessing the ability OF q
third-rate village lawyer" according to the
Pilot. Strange how such man can make
so much stir in the world, isn't it?-Bos-
ton Herald
Mr.. Blaine has shown enormous activity
during his brief tenure OF the State De-
partment. In some respects his work has
been of questionable value. But the coun-
try will read with satisfaction his report
upon the operations of the laws and trea-
ties couierriug eItra-terrtoriality iurisdic-
tion upon our consuls in the East. The
whole system, as far as China and Japan
are concerned, is wrong. Mr.. Blaine has
done the nation a service in calling atten-
tion TO it.-Nelc York Herald.
Mr. Blaine steps aside TO the private sta
tion, but with him it is no stepping down.
Mr.. Blaine Is one OF those men 10 whom
public place brings only the opportunity
for greater public use fulness; who honor
high Office as much as high Office honors
them; whose stature Is neither increased
by prefcrment nor diminished by the re-
lin1ui,hmeut thereof Nr. Blaine is as
strong with the country to-day as he was
Yesterday, though yesterday he handed his
portfolio TO his successor.-PhiadelFh.d
Press.
Secretary Blaine's tenure of office was
marked by an extraordinary industry Be-
side the exhaustive discussion carried on
with England on the Clayton-Bulwer
treaty and the South American imbroslio,
several documents are presented relative
10 the consular courts and international
anomalies existing in our diplomatic rela-
tions. As these exist the documents go 10
show that the procedure needs considera-
bic modification to bring it into conformity
with the requirements OF the Constitution.
This involves al examination OF the extra
ordinary powers assumed by consular and
diplomatic agents 10 make laws FOR the
government OF courts over which they
preside, with tho discretion OF life or
death in their hands. The correspondence
treats the subject with fullness, aud puts
In the possession OF Congress all the ma
ierial necessary for reform in this much
perplexed and inchoate branch OF the pub
lie service.-Philade iphiG Times.
Mr.. Blaine left the State Department
yesterday, and found himself private cit
izen for the first time since be began his
political career as member OF the Maine
Legislature In 1859. Whatever may be his
present desire for quiet and rest, IT is
scarcely probable that, with his active
temperament, his natural qualities OF
leadership, and his strong hold upon the
confidence and affection OF the best ele-
ments of the Republican party, he will
long remain in retirement. He has not
yet passed his iifty-second birthday, and
must be accounted as still in the prime OF
life. With his good health aud good hab-
its he may be expected to continue to play
an important part in American politics for
twenty years 10 come.-N. I. Tribune.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-28

BIG RESULTS FROM LITTLE CAUSES
"Do you know" remarked man to his
friend on Chestnut Street, a day or two
since, L" l believe Conkllng and Platt had
bad case OF skin disease when they resign
ed?" what makes you think so?" in
qured the listener in astonishment. "Well
you see they acted in such an erWptfre man
ner-so rdsh-ly as 1t were. Saver "Oh!
yes, save" replied the other, "they were
boiling over, and merely resigned to humor
themselves, suppose" II such be the
case, the National difficulty might have
been averted by applying Swaynes Oint-
ment for skin diseases
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-28

PLEs.-Pies are one Of the most dis
agreeable and painful OF disorders. They
are generally produced by sedentary hab-
its, Indigestion, costiveness, or intemper-
ance The disease Is OF common occur
renee. and to effect q certain cure should
be promptly treated by local remedies.
There is nothing more suitable by its won
derful curative action than PoNp.s EA-
TRACT OINTMENT, In which the medicinal
virtues OF PoSD's EXTRACT, which are
very valuable in the above complaint, are
in state OF great concentration. 1t is adyis-
able in every instance, however, to use
both the Extract and Ointment. Ask your
Druggist, and be sure that you get the
right article.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-28

The British Medical Journal reports
an alleged recovery from hydrophobia 1t
Peshawur. The patient, boy Ave years
old, had been bitten by mad bulldog, and,
to alleviate his sufferings, his physician,
DR.. John Buxton, Of the Army Medical De-
partment, administered tincture Of Indian
hemp. To the doctors surprise the boy
awoke perfectly we'll after ten hours sleep.
The facts are apparently reported up
on sufficient authority to warrant care
full investigation and. experiment on the
part of medical men.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-28

Mrs. Wallace, Buffalo, n. Y, writes
al have used BURDocK BLOOD BTrERs
for nervous and bilious headaches, and
have recommended them to my friends;
believe them superior to any other medi-
cine / have used. and can recommend
them to any one requiring q cure for bill
iousness." Price Sl.00
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-28

body other people who are not represented
by, but who are themselves, her poets, her
orators. her statesmen, her soldiers and
her saints. Sincerely, thank you for the
hsartiness with which you have received
her name, and the great courtesy with
which you have welcomed me as her rep
resentatlve. Applause.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-28
No wardrobe is complete during lent
without severe black dress.

Nor TO BE SSEEZED AT.-That pure,
sweet, safe and effective American distil-
lation Of witch hazel, American pine, Can
ada Ar, marigold and clover blossom, call
ed Sanford's Radical Cure for Catarrh. A
few doses instantly relieve the most yio-
lent sneezing or head cold, stop all watery
discharges from the nose and eyes, cure
headache, and nervousness, and Danish all
danger OF fever. Complete treatment for
one dollar.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-28
WE DO NOT CLAIM

that Hoops SARsAPARILLA will cure every
thing. but the fact that on the purity and
vitality OF the blood depend the 'igor aud
health of the whole system, and that disease
OF various kinds is often only the sign that
nature is trying TO remove the disturbing
cause. we are naturally led to the conclusion
that a remedy that gives life and vigor to
the blood. eradicates scrofula and other I'M
purities from II, as HOOPS SARsAPARILLA
undoubtedly does, must be the means ofpre-
venting many diseases that would occur
without its use; hence the field OF Its useful
ness Is quite an eNteided one, ana We are
warranted in recommending II for all de-
rangements Of the system which are caused
nv An unnatural state of the blood.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-28

Two little girls, aged four and siI,
had Just had new dresses, and were ON
their way to Sunday-school. Said Eta,
the elder" Oh, have forgotten my
verse"
"I haven't forgotten mine," replied the
other. at is, Blessed are the dress
makers"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-28

proprietor of a circus in the west has
lost several animals, among them fine
specimen Of q species Of wildcat that at
tracted much attention in his show. Oar
win-like, he is now searching for the miss
ing lynx.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-28

Sick and bilious headache, and all de-
rangements OF stomach and bowels, cured
byDr. Pierces " Pellets or anti bilious
granules. % cents q vial. No cheap
boxes TO allow waste OF virtues. BY Drug
gists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-28

The other day an Indianapolis woman
horse-whlpped her divorced husband. He
felt as good rs though he had got married
again, and wanted TO know wherein IL
proateth a man TO get divorce, II this
sort OF thing was TO be kept up!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-28

LANCASTER, n. H., Dec. 3, 70.
By the way. | will say that | think
Downs Elixir the best cough remedy that
I can find at our Druggists. We always
use Il. j. s. PEAVEY,
Pub. Republican.
All diseases arising from Billousness or
Torpid Liver, are quickly cured by the use
Of Baxters Mandrake Bitters. See notice
OF Arnica and Oil Liniment In another COL
umn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-28
NUMBER 8.
White gauzs brocaded with gold is used
for ball dresses.

THINK OF IT. Is life and health not worth
preserving? The best preventive and re-
storer, is "Wells' Health Renewer, sold by
all Druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-28

Druggists say that Lydia Z. Pinkhams'
Vegetable Compound is the best remedy
for female weakness that they ever heard
OF, for 1t gives universal satisfaction. Send
to Mrs. Lydia +. Pinkham, 233 Western
Avenue, Lynn, Mass, for pamphlets.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-02-28
Wei De Never.

WEy DE MEYERS CATARRH
Care, Constitutional Antidote for
this terrible malsdy, by Absorption.
SPURTS OF disgusting Mucous
Snufacs, Crackling Pains in the
Head. Fotid Breath, Deafness, and
any Catarrhal Complaint, can be
exterIninated by Wei Dc Meyers
Catarrh euro. The most important
Discovery since Vaccination. Othor
remedies may relieve Catarrh. this
cures at any stage before Consump-
ton sets in.
One package generally suaices.
Delivered by Druggists. or by d. d.
Dewey s. Co., lS2 Fulton ST., N. Y,
el.oo complete. Treats osnd TO-.
SarkRbio statements by the cured
SA,' cd f-ee.