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Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1882-02-02
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER.

WASHINGTON d. c.. Jan. ., 1882.
Guiteau's conviction has fallen like peace
Offering over the nation. In addition to the
feeling OF disgust and dissatisfaction manifes-
ted on all sides during the last half Of the tri-
al, there has been quite general fear that the
william would escape the death penalty. Now
that all danger Of such an event is past every
one draws long. heartfelt sigh of el!ef and
thankfulnesS. So thoroughly were all the legal
technicalities observed in every stage OF the
trial that there does not now exist a single
point on which an appeal for Il new trial can
be granted. Undoubtedly the convict's coun-
sci will use every means in their power to OBJ
tain one but their efforts can only result In a
temporary pr0longation OF Guteau'S life. The
best authorities In the country have said as
much, and even limited further, that already
too much justice has been shown the murder
er, more1han is ever shown in ordinary cases
where crime and motive are admitted by the
accused. Exit Guiteau till July or September,
then with a rope, one end of which fast around
his neck the otner pointing toward the realms
of his claimed to be partner, he will take his
flight tile direction or which depends upon
whether the devils claim is not stronger and
prior to oil others. The whole world confident.
ly aWaintS the re result with the firm cOnvc-
ton that he will 60 down, down, down, and
never more be heard again till the crack OF
doom bursts the barriers Of spandemonirm for
his last and eternal Judgment.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1882-02-02
A Law For The Succession.

An Iowa congressman has introduc-
ed u constitutional amendment pro-
vIding that the members of the electo'
raj colleges shall hold office for -four
years, with power to fill vacancies IL
their ranks In case of the death of The
president and vice president the colleg
es shall Immediately assemble and hl
the vacancies, the Secretary of Staet IL
the meantime serving as acting preSi-
dent.-Erchange.
The suggestion is worthy of consid-
Grafton. IL would seem to be plair
and practical solution of the doubts
and difficulties that enShroud our con
stitutional laws Of Presidential success
sion.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1882-02-02

The democrats nt Philadelphia have
elected their delegates to the democratic
state convention. About two thirds
of the delegation favor the nomination
of Robert T. Pattison, of Philadelphia,
for Governor. No better man could be
nominated to lead the party to proba-
BILE victory next fall. Ex-Speaker Ran
dali says the following of Mr.. Pattison:
There should be solid delegation
for him. If he can't be elected Gov
ernor no Democrat can. He is the
strongest man in the State. If Penn
sylvania should elect q Democratic
Governor it would settle the Presiden-
tial question of 1854 in favor of our
candidate"
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1882-02-02
NEW RULES IN THE COUNTY COMMITS

NEW RULESI IN THE COUNTY CoMMIS
AN SlONERS' OFFICE
At the FIRST meeting OF our new board OF
County Commissioners the following resolutions
and rules wele adopted, which commend them
selves as eminenty proper and necessary:
ResolUed, That the present hoard of commits
sloners be governed by the following rules and
regulations, and for the information OF the pub
lie II Is ordered that they be- published for four
successive weeks in each newspaper OF the
county:
lst That The commissioners meet In their Of
flee In the Court House, Beleointe, on the first
and third Tuesday Of each month, at ten o'clock,
NJ, and remain In session until four o'clock,
Pm
and. All goods and materials for the use OF the
county must be purchased by the commissioners
or 10y their order.
Sd. All bills presented to the board for pay
ment must be itemEed and No order shall be
drawn for any bill until the board has approved
the same.
Ath. No goods or material Of any kind for the
use OF the county shall be furnished by any Of
the commissioners.
JoHN WOLF
H.C. CAMPBELL Commissioners
A, j. GKIEgT,
Attest:
w. MILES WALKER, Clerk. 2A
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1882-02-02
GUILTY |!
THE LONG. TRIAL ENDED.
VERDICT APPLAUDED.
The Assassin Denounces Judge
and Jury.

Wednesday the 25th ult., the
long and tedious trial of the mur-
dercr Guiteau closed by a verdict
of guilty" Up to the moment the
Jury brought in their verdict the as
sassin pretended to believe that he
would be acquitted, although it
seems doubtful whether his counsel
shared this hope.
After an exhaustive, strong and
convincing argument by Judge Por-
ter, and an able and impartial
charge by Judge Cox, the jury re-
tired. They deliberated about thir-
ty minutes when they brought in
their verdict.
The following graphic account Of
the closing scenes of the trial, we
clip from the Patriot:
First came the prisoner with quick,
nervous step, and as he seated himself
in the dock, perhaps for the last time,
the light of solitary candle fell full
upon his face and disclosed its more
than usual pallor. Not tremor of the
limbs or movement of the muscles Of
the face was observable as he threw
back his head and fixed his gaze upon
the door through which the jury were
to enter. Judge Cox soon afterwards
took his seat. The crier called order,
and the jury at 5.35 filed slowly into
their seats. Every sound was hushed
save the voice of the clerk as he pro-
pounded to the foreman the usual in
quiry. Clear and distinct came the re-
ply 1--WE have" "What is your YER
dict, guilty or not guilty 2" With equal
distinctness came the reply: "Guilty."
The pent up feeling of the crowd
found expression in uproarious Demon
strations of applause and approval.
"Order! Order!" shouted the bailiffs.
Mr.. Scoville and the counsel for the
prosecution were simultaneously upon
their feet. Mr.. ScOville attempted to
address the court, but the district at
torney shouted "WaIt till we have
the verdict complete, and in due form
Of law.
Order was at length restored, and the
clerk again addressing the jury, said:
"Your foreman says guilty as indict-
ed, SO say we all of us Y"
"We do" they all responded.
Another demonstration of approval
following this announcement, but not
so prolonged as the first.
Mr.. Scoville, still on his feet, demand
ed a poll of the jury which was granted
and each juror was called by name, and
each in firmivoice promptly responded
"Guilty." AS the last name was call
ed the prisoner shrieked; "My blood
will be upon the heads of that jury,
don't you forget it!'' Mr.. Scoville again
addressed the court, saying: "Your
honor, do not desire to forfeit any
rights Imay have under the law and
practice in this district. If there is
anything that ought to do now to save
those rights, l would be indebted to
your honor to indicate it to me-"
Judge Cox i'll reply assured him that
he should have every opportunity: that
the charge would be furnished to him
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1882-02-02

The following truthful words, which
we clip from the Clinton Democrat, re-
late to a subject that is but little un-
derstood. The newspaper is of more
Importance to a town and community,
in sundry ways, than" most people
know, but is seldom appreciated and
supported as it should be. The paper
gives you the latest news, both local
and general. It labors aSsiduously
year in, year out, TO promote every
proper material enterprise, every move
ment calculated 10 promote the culture
and tone OF society. The local paper is
the warm friend aud advocate OF the
church, the Sunday school, the public
school. 1t is the stern, uncompromiS-
ing foe of ignorance, immortality and
vice. 1t chronicles with pleasure every
passing act of charity or benevolence; 1t
fearlessly condemns whatever is wrong
or pernicious. In the great. fierce bat
tie of truth against error, light against
darkness, right against wrong, progress
against inertia, the local newspaper al.
ways takes a prominent and aggres'
sive position for the right. The local
new spaper-o ften misunderstood, often
abused, and still oftener neglected
should haye a permanent place in every
family, every store, every workshop
every public business place:
The business capacity and worth OF
every town is largely judged from the
number and variety of advertisements
it's newspapers contain, and this criter-
ion of the business value of town is
not only just one but never leads to
an erroneous conclusion. Every man
NAV know the business aptitude and
consequence Of any place by looking
over the advertisements its newspapers
contain. Free advertisers, therefore,
not only benefit themselves largely in a
direct way by it, but also indirectly TO
an important degree. 1t exhibits the
qualities both Of energy and liberality
in business men, and in this way in
vites not only business of every kind
but populations TOO. There is no more
effective way of adding to thegroth and
prosperity Of town, and at the same
time it largely remunerates those who
exhibit their business energy and gen.
erosity iu that way.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1882-02-02

can ounce of prevention is worth a
pound of cure" says the old proverb.
Let us apply it to temperance. A long
line of reeling, staggering candidates
for perdition, 10000 in number, one
after another, through the year drop
out of sight and memory. Aud still
the death march goes on. Is there any
way TO prevent it
Why certainly. Drunkards grow
from moderate drinkers from the un-
taught, or wrongly educated children
of our homes. There is a point where
the stop can be put on, and that is in
the home. Every parent Is responsible
for the intemperance of his child, il he
has not by example AID precept done
everything possible to prevent it.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1882-02-02
TRAINS LEAVE EASTWARD.

Trains Nos. | and connect at Nonta ndon
with Erie Mail west for Wllliamsport, Lock
Haven. Kane, Cory and Erie, and Buffalo and
Niagara Falls VIA Emporium, also Elmra, Wat
kins. Buffalo and Niagara Falls via Canandai-
qua.
Nos. 3 and connect with Pacific Express
east for Harrisburg, Baltimore, Washington,
Philadelphia and New York
Nos. s and s connecrwith Day Express east
for Harrisburg, Baltimore, Washington, Phil
adelphia ana New York and Niagara Express
west for WilliamspOrt, Lock Haven and Rem
ovo, Tyrone, Altoona and Pittsburg via Lock
Haven. also ElmIra, Watkins aud Buffalo, and
Niagara Falls via Canandaigua.
Nos. aud s connect with Fast Line west for
Williamsport and Lock Haven.
No. also connects with Erie Mail east for
Harrisburg, Baltimore, Washington, PhiiaStl-
phia aud New York.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1882-02-02
United Sunday School.
LODGE & Society Directory.

Meets At "a. Nh. Il. Duck, supt
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1882-02-02

MIllheim Lodge, No. s55, /. O. O. F. meets in
heir hall. Penn Street, every Saturday evening.
Rebecca Degree Meeting every Thursday on
er before the fun moon OF each month.
B. T. STOvER, Sec. II. h. HARTMAN, \. G..
Providence Grange, No. 2lT Z. of H.. meets In
Alexander'S block on the second Saturday or
each month at IL. T. NJ, and on the fourth Sa-
toulav Of each month ut IL p. VI.
D. L.ZERBY. Sec. T. q. HARD, Master.
The Millhem n. s. T.. Association meets in
the Penn street school house on the evening OF
the second Monday Of each month.
A. WALTER, See, r. o. DEININGER, PreSt.
The Mlllheim Cornet Band meets in the
Town Hail on Monday and Thursday evenings.
j. B. Hartman. Sec. John kreamer. Pres't.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1882-02-02

1t is strongly limited that Boss Came
ron has ordered Gov. Hoyt to call an
extra session of the legislature, TO ap-
portion the state into congressional
and judicial districts and AK things"
generally. The rumor however is de-
MED. Time will tell.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1882-02-02
Hangman's Day Friday March "a

HARRISBURG, Jan. 24.--Gov. Hoyt,
gave the murder cases under his con.
sideration attention this morning
There were six waiting for the naming
OF the day of execution. The oath OF
March next may be properly termed
hangman'S day, as, unless some uu.
foreseen event happens, six men WI be
swung off. The names OF the unfortu-
mates for whom death warrants have
been issued are as follows:
Frank and Henry Rumberger, Dau-
phin county.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1882-02-02
ADVERTISING RATES.
Church & Sunday School Directory.
Evanqelical.

Evangelical.
y. C. Wsfdemyer and J. M Dick, preachers.
Quarterly meeting will commence next sun.
day morning. Rev. U. L. Swengle, Z. Il. VIII
be present
Sunday school, . p. Nh. l. Jamison, supt.
Methodist.
Res. J. Benson AEers Predcher-in- charge.
Sunday School at 15S p. Nd. A. Musser, supt.
Reformed.S
Rss' c. W. Z. Sieoel,ss Pastor.
-Preaching In Aaronsburg :next Sunday after
noon-EnSiiSA
United Brethren.
Rsr. Shannon, PredchertH- charge.
Lutheran.
Rer. John TbmlinSon, Pastor
Preaching in Aaronsburb next Sunday morn
ing-G erman, aud in Millheim in the evcuing,
English.
United Sunday School.
AEsess mt A. NH n. Duck supt.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1882-02-02

State Treasurer Butler has entered
the race for Governor, on the repunli-
can side, and is boosting up rather
lively.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-03-02
Let the Boys Swim.

Such is the doctrine of the Buffalo Er-
press, which says: Half the papers
you pick up nowadays, have appeals to
the authorities of one sort or another to
protect society from the small boy who
persists in "going in swimming" with
out clothes on. Society, of course, ought
to be protected, but on the other hand
the boys ought to swim. 1t is their ma
ture SO to do. 1t is odd that it never oc-
ours to society to look the other way
when the boys are about to swim. That
would perfectly protect society, the boys,
the authorities. and the newspapers. 1t
seems like an easy thing to do, but in
practice society-or part of it-finds it
very hard to do-in fact quite impossi-
BILE. And society has been like that for
at least hundred years. 1t was a little
time ago when solid Pennsylvania
Dutchman came into the presence of the
commander of the British troops then
occupying Philadelphia. and complained
that the soldiers had habit of going to
swim within sight of his house, to the
great annoyance of his daughters. The
General promised to look into it. The
officer sent to examine reported that the
swimming place was SO far from the
house that the men could not be seen,
So they were allowed to continue. The
Dutch father came again to complain,
and when told of the officers report, re.
piled, "Ah, but those girls have got a |
spy. glass" Let the boys get health and |
fun in the water, and let society focus
its spy glass in some other direction.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-03-02
The Almighty Dollar.

Brother Smith, what does thls
mean?"
''What does what mean2"
"Bringing niger to this church. ,
II took him into my own pew"
"Your own? Is that any reason
why you should insult the whole con-
gregation?'
"But he is intelligent and we'll edu.
cated?"
"Who cares for that? He's nigger. y
"But he is a friend of mine"
"What Of that? Must you, there.
fore, insult the whole congregation2'
"But be IS a christian and belongs
to the same denomination
"What do | care for that2 Let him
80 and worship with his fellow, nlggers.
"But he is worth $5,OOO,OOO," said
the merchant.
"Worth what?'
.sFive million dollars"
"Worth SIS, 900, ,OOOl Brother Smith,
introduce me-"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-03-02
One Experience from Many.

| had been sick and miserable 60 long,
and had caused my husband 30 much
S'ouble and expense, no one seemed to
5Aow what allied me, that was COM
pletely disheartened and discouraged.
In this frame Of mind got Ia bottle of
Hop Bitters and used them unknown to
my family. 500 began to improve and
gained 80 fast that my husband and
family thought it strange and unnatural,
but when I told them what had helped
me, they said "Hurrah for Hop Bittersl
long may they prosper, for they have
made mother well and us happy. y
Mother.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-03-02
BucKlen's Arnica Saiye<

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fe-
yer Sores, letter, Chapped Hands. Chill
blains. Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles. 1t is guaraD-
teed to give perfect satisfaction or mon.
ey refunded. Price % cents per box.
Fo sale by j. G. Saur. dec8-1yrS1
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-03-02

The Score for February is varied mum.
Der. 1t opens with life of Schuman by
Its editor. Mr.. Louis c. Elson, and this
Is followed by satire on the art of max.
ing tone pictures. A short musical prim
er, in the prevalent burlesque style, adds
to the spice of the photographic column.
The other departments are well filled.
and the following music is contained
In the number: "Some Day." Voc,l,
by Wellings; "Halcyon Days" Gavotte,
by Michaellis; Light as Feather" Pol.
ka, by Parlow, "Ride on, Noses" Plan
tation Song, by Jordon; Recreation"
Cabinet Organ No. 1D by Vockner;
"kaloolah," Song and Dance, by Bra
ham.
Published by j. F. Perry & Co., 10
West street, Boston. Price 10 cts. num-
Der, or Sl.15 year. Send for sample
copy.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-03-02
Literary Notices.

The North American ReUteV for March
presents striking array OF articles, sv-
cry one OF which possesses the character
tstlc OF coniempOraneOds interest. Fmst
we have a contribution from Senator
George +. Edmunds, on THE Conduct of
the Guiteau Trial. Ex.Minisler Edward
I. Noyes communicates the results Of
his obsei vations Of political aifaIns iu
France under the title. The Progress of
the French Republic" In Trial by Ju-
ry," Judge Edward A. Thomas describes
the social Conditions under which our
Jury system had its origin, and nOtes Its
defects in view uf the altered relations of
modern life. Mr.. John Flske makes an
able and ingenious analysis Of that great
intellectual movement, the Reformation,
educing therefrom the True Lesson Of
Protestantism." In Law for the In
diaps," the Rev. William Justin Harsha
endeavors to demonstrate that the one
rational and effectual cure tor our In
dian troubles is to extend the jurisdiction
OF the civil and the criminal courts over
all the social relations OF the red man.
Prof. A. b. Palmer writes on the ''FaIla-
eles OF Homeopathy" Finally, the Hon.
Neal Dow contributes an article ON the
''the Results OF Prohibitory Legislation"
demonstrating the success of the efforts
to suppress the liquor traffic in Maine.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-03-02
Songs about mothers are numerous

Songs about mothers are numerous.
"What is Home without Mother?''
''Mothers Hair is Turning Gray"
crock Me to Sleep Mother,
and hosr OF others. Some one has
suggested that if the young lady who
MARBLES at the piano would occasionally
sing "Take Chair and Rest Mother, !"
it would be an addition to the song
literature.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-03-02

Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets' are
perfect preventives of constipation.
lnclosed in glass bottles, always fresh.
By all druggists.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-03-25

May be the Morgan company will find
out after awhile, that the shippers of
this parish are not so completely cor
nered as they seem to think. The fact
is just dawning upon our people that
there are other markets besides New Or
leans within their reach, for the par
chase Of their supplies and the sale of
their produce. st. Louis. it is true, is
many niles further away from us than
the Crescent City, but it may not be
generally known that the former is the
cheaper market, and the cost OF trans
portation from there is decidedly less
than what we have been paying the Nor
gan company. It costs to get a barrel Of
-four from St Louis via Houston S1O6,
and via New Orleans, $40. But this
is not all. We can get lumber from
Beaumont, Texas, 100 miles away,
cheaper than at New Iberia 10 miles
away, and all on account of transporta-
ton. Lafayette Advertiser.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-03-25

THAT'S THE WAY.-The following
from, iPinchback's LouisiaDian, shows
how "anti- Bourbon" talk suits the Re-
puhlicans 10 gpat's heel:
ala, honest and straight forward let
ter Hon. ne. j. Ellis setting forth the
81 comilpes of the Democratic party
is o1thy OF notice. Such men as
8. Ellis, Cosgroye and other con-
/. tors who are interested in the well
their state need take but on one
&. nrther to Iherate this State from
j. l. ION rule. Let them pass the Ru-
hical- and come boldly over into the
las of the party of progress and they
viii ind the honest masses ready to
support them in their loyal views. In
sure fair vote and an honest count,
and such men as Messrs. Ellis and Cos
will soon reap their reward.
[Capitoliau- Advocate.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-03-25
The Overlooked District.
fTinles-DemOcrat.l

|
We have received a copy of a map OF
the overfiowed region, showing the
crevasses along the Mississippi and its
tributaries and the overlooked portions
of Arkansas, Mississippi and louisiana
published by the New Orleans Litho-
grapic Company. The map is we'll ex-
ecuted and correct in every particular
or very nearly correct. In this 1t
differs greatly from the newspaper
maps that have been hitherto
publised, particularly that published
in New York and St. Louis paper
which, not content with flooding East
and West Feliciana and East Baton
Rouge, actually placed New Orleans
several feet under water.
The map we allude to gives the coun-
try from Vicksburg down, as we'll as
| the courses of the Red, Ouachita, St
Francis, Arkansas and White rivers.
| According to it there are 10 crevasses
on the left and IS on the right bank of
the Mississippi, beside other breaks on
Red River and bayou Lafourche.
The first crevasse is that at Star
Landing. Miss, about 30 miles south
of Memphis, and very nearly on the
boundary line between Tennessee and
Mississippi. From that point south
Nearly the entire Yazoo valley is under
water. the exception being a narrow
strip Of land fronting on the Mississip-
ri. This over floods nearly all of Tu-
MICA. Coahoma. Bolivar, Washington,
Sunfower and Isaquena counties, and a
small portion Of Talahatchie and Pamela,
making total of 5. 200 squire miles un-
der water in the State Of Mississippi
alone.
On the Arkansas side the entire conn
try for distance of from six to twelve
miles back of the river. with the same
area on the White. Arkansas and St
Francis rivers. ia under water.
The east bank of the river in Louis.
except the swamps of Ascension, St
James. and st. John, and St. Bernard
from the Bonnet Care and Story ere.
vases. On the west hank, however
from the Arkansas line down. the over.
flow belt extends, being about 20 miles
wide. East Carroll is free from water
excent in the Bayou Macon swamDs
but Madison suffers badly, nine-tenths
of the parish being lake. In Tensas
small strips of land are visible at St
Joseph and Waterproof, hut the whole
hack portion of the parish is flooded
Concordia fares somewhat better
From the Red river down, all the
swamp country is overlooked, but the
river plantations, with the exception
of those in Pointe Coupee, are free from
| the water.
Some objection might be made to the
too liberal use of the blue (overfow) in
Avoyelles and St. Landry, where the
overflow is exaggerated, and in the
lower portion 'of Terrebonne and La,
fourche. This region is a sea marsh
neither land nor water-and while the
water from the overflow will affect it
it can scarcely he considered overlooked
in view of the fact that it is never quite
out of water.
With the further exception that the
whole eastern bank of the Teche is er.
roneosly represented as under water
the map is correct, ard gives one 8
bird's-eye view of the flood. Tt shows
that 40 counties and parishes in these
States are more or less affected by the
high water, and that about 1920 square
miIes-equal to the area of Massachu'
sets, Connecticut and Rhode Island
are flooded