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Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-11-22
MlLLTEIM, PA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER %, 1888.

Is seldom that the boy makes q mis-
take The hunter leaps on the fresh
horse and gains on the bird, which,
growing tired, goes more and more
awliwardly. The hunter has only
when he catches 1t, to rap 1t Oh the
head with his hunting whip and the
chase is over. There are really only
two kinds of ostriches, the North Afri-
can and South African birds. The
males are black and the females drab.
All are of one color, drab, until after
they are two years old.
One of the most singular features is
the location Of the ostrich's stomach.
He carries it on his back between his
shoulders, and the food can be seen
winding around inside Of his neck to
get at this out-of-the-way receptacle.
Although there is great deal OF
chaling against the corrals in case Of
fright, the plumagc, for which alone
the birds are of value, does not seem
to suffer much. All of the flock APP
pear to be in fine feather. The plum
age is soft. silky, clean, and glossy as
it grows, and is all ready for market.
Speaking of the relative value of the
birds, DR.. Sketchley said that. while
one might yield more feathers or prove
a better breeder, he averaged them.
The value is determined mainly by
breeding qualities. The ostrich is con-
sidered a chicken until it is II months
old, feather bird only until about 81
years old, and at years it should
breed. The most valuable breeding
birds are called guarantee birds"
from the discovery that their eggs will
hatch. The average life is supposed
to be about 100 years among long-lived
birds. These birds are now between s
and 9 years old. Should they live and
the experiment prove successful,
Southern California may yet contain
thousands of ostricheS.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-11-22
Better than Gold.

Better than grandeur, better than gold,
Than rank and titles a thousand fold,
Is healthy body and mind at ease
And simple pleasures that always please;
A heart that can feel for another's woe,
With sympathies large enough TO enfold
All men as brothers, is better than gold.
Better than gold Is a conscience clear,
Though toiling for bread in an humble sphere,
Doubly blessed with content and health,
Untried by the lusts aud cares OF wealth,
Lowly living and lofty thought
Adorn and ennoble poor mans cot,
For mind and morals in natures plan
Are the genuine tests of gentleman.
Better than gold is the sweet reposs
OF the sons Of toll when the labors close,
Better than gold is the poor mans sleep,
And the balm that drops on his slumbers deep
Bring sleeping draughts on the downy bed,
Where luxury pillows its aching head,
The toler simple opiate deems
A shorter route to the land of dreams.
Better than gold is a thinking mind,
That in the realm of books can find
A treasure surprising Australian ore,
And live with the great and good of yore.
The sage's lore and the poets lay,
The glories of empires passed away;
The worlds great dream will thus unfold
And yield pleasure better than gold.
Better than gold is peaceful home
Where all the fircside characters come,
The shrine of love, the heaven OF life,
Hallowed by mother, or sister, or vile.
However humble the home may be.
Or tried with sorrow by heavens decree,
The bl,s, 'ngs that never were bought or sold
And center there are better than gold.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-11-22
She Never Did.

II can't carry this bundle" said a
wife to her husband.
81 can't" the husband replied, "fOr
1 have to carry the two children"
"But you ought to have some con-
sideration for me-" the wife continued.
You must think I'm wagon"
ooh, no, my dear, don't think you
are a wagon. A wagon holds its
tongue, but you never do."-Arka'aSaS
TTGUeleT.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-11-22
A Man Superior to his Fate.

A man who had by dint Of sheer
courage and energy overcome almost
insuperable difficulties, and showed
that life, even when it seems almost a
curse, may be well worth living, died
last week at Arare, in the canton OF
Geneva. Jean Trottet, the man in
question, was born in 1881, without
hands and without feet. His short
arms were pointed, and his legs such
as they were, not being available for
progression, he was able to move only
by twisting his body from side to side.
His case greatly interested the sur
geons of the neighborhood, and local
Barnums made the parents, well tO-do
peasants, many tempting offers to turn
their child's misfortune to account 10y
exhibiting him about the country. But
these offers were invariably declined,
and when Jean was old enough he
was sent to school,
In writing he held his pen at the
bend in the elbow, and as he grew old
er he took great interest in husband
ry, became an active haymaker, used
the reins with dexterity, and was so
good shot that he often carried off
first prize at the village tirS. He en-
joyed, too, some reputation for sagaci-
ty, was consulted by his neighbors on
matters of Importance, and has left
behind him widow and four child
rem amply provided for.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-11-22
The Music Of His Chin.

I'm quite musio-loving mans
And would 90 far to hear
Some German, or an African,
Whose tones are sweet and clear.
But save me from the person who
Will evermore begin,
Determined he viii put one through
The music OF his chin.
cannot sing the old songs,
Though / can get them cheap;
Their memory to the past belongs,
So let them idly sleep.
But worse than old songs is the friend
Who seeks your time to win.
And wLo, when started, will not end
The music OF his chin.
I've heard steam whistles, brazen gongS.
And bells of every tone;
PYe heard the shouts of maddened throngs
And heard a jackass groan.
I've heard q female lecturer sneer
On wicked men and SIM
These are as naught, for now hear
The music of his chin.
Eugene FtsLd, IN Chicago .Nstrs.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-12-01
Tlac Frrcman,s ball.

Last Thursday night was a splendid
affair. The Opera House was decked
with the national colors, and alive with
gaiety. Festoons gracefully trailed in
many curves along the ceiling. The
hose on the platform was covered with
flags, two white helmets rested on one of
its shafts. The chandeliers, in full
fiounce with the trl-cOlOr fiaglets, in
waves of light shown brightly Oh the fair
and manly of ChebOygan. The merry
dancers kept up with the cheering
music till "wee sma' hours" of the
morning. Everything was done decent
ly and in order, 25 numbers were danced,
and all agreed that it was the most sue
cessful ball ever given in Cheboygan.
The Firemen will clear about $3.50
besides having contributed to the enjoy
ment Of so many. W. G. B0ggs, Fred.
Lent and ID. III. MOloney were floor COM
mittee and there was never a better on
waved boards. ,~~ef ~
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-12-01
Duncan City.

is now emptied of its sinew. The
woods call for its muscle to harvest
logs for the coming spring. But the
foundry is busy and so are its attend
ant machine and wood shops. Sixty
wheels. jack-ladder gear, have been lately
cast. The work going on now is the eel
ebrated Brazel snow plow. 1t is
mounted on bob sleighs for two horse
draft. The mould board is a inch steel
and measures feet inches from heel to
point. This pillow easily displaces four
inches Of solid ice, and is ordered for all
the largelumber camps on this and the
other shores. 1t is the unrivalled road
maker. A new furnace has been construct.
ed for heating the mould boards. The
foundry and shops in addition to that of
Thompson Smith, do general job work,
and with skillful hands there is always
plenty to do. Harry Roberts. the super
intendent, showed the repOr ter through.
The machine shop was alive with push,
and belts and pulleys whirred to the touch
of the skillful hand. 1t has two lathes,
one planer, two drill presses and one boss
bolt cutter. Carriages and head blocks
for the little mill were receiving their
finish. The large gangs of the big mill
are undergoing transformation, and are
being made larger. Last week trunk
engine was turned out for Erratt & Spill
Ter, who are boring for water near the
ChebOygan road, for Thompson Smith.
The wood shops are equally busy. Ev-
erything you see sh Ows up the energy of
the master hand of Thompson Smith,
who has made a large fortune, and yet
superintends nearly all its details.
Duncan City is one of the attractive
features in the history of this part of
the state, and il shall be the pleasure of
the TRIBUNE ever. to note the progress of
that busy and beautiful locality, adding
so much to our trade.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-12-01
Resolutions.

At regular meeting of Temple Lodge
No. 331, /. 0. O. F.. held last evening.
the following preamble and resolutions
were adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the Sovereign
Father to call to himself the spirit of our
Beloved Brother Past Grand James HI.
Magoffin, Chaplain of the r. w. Grand
Lodge, of Michigan. In him our Lodge
has lost one who has endeared himself
to us by kind deeds, pure counsel, true
manhood, sweet friendship, and brother
ly love. The Grand Lodge has lost an
experienced counselor upon whom its
hOnOrs have been wOrthily bestowed,
our Order has lost one who becoming
Unidentified with its interests in its COM
parative Infancy, lived the life taught
by its exalted precepts and lessons, and
ever continued jealous labOrer in pro-
noting its benevolent enterprises. Al
though as time is reckoned, he has lived
among us but short time, this COM
munity will miss his honest and strong
influence for goodness and truth, and
manly OutspOken opinions on all
questions of public interest. To his
family has been lost an affectionate,
devoted husband, fond, kind and model
parent. we snail no more near MS
tread ia our hall nor listen to his "voice
of wisdom speaking from ageland expert
ence. and no more from our hushed as
sembly shall we hear his voice of prayer
ascending tn the Father of all mercies.
As slight token of our love and the
memory we cherish Of our. departed
brother, therefore, be it
: RESOLVED, That we will drape our
Lodge room in mourning for 30 days.
and that to those who by his death have
been added to the number of the dis
consulate we offer our sincere sympathy.
RESOLVED. That we will spread this
preamble and resolutions at large On
our journal. present to the widow OF the
deceased an attested copy thereof and
instruct our Representative to the R.W.
Grand Lodge of this jurisdiction to insti-
tutel the proceedings usual and proper
upon the death of Past Grand.
'Resolred, That copy Of these resolu-
tious be published in city papers.
VIM. McEAcHRAN. Committee.
HARRY ROBERTS,
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-12-01
Important.

The Michigan Central has agreed to
construct branch road from Indian
River to Petoskey, il Petoskey will secure
right of way and complete survey and
the road does not cost to exceed
$4,000 per mile. Mr.. 0. s. Hayden has
made the survey and is now working on
the levels. He says the cost will go
considerable below $4,000 per mile.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-12-29
Congestion.

An organ Of the human frame is said
to he congested when It is fuller of
blood than health requires. The brain
may be congested, because more blood
has entered than can easily get out.
Art should interfere at once. She
should aid nature in her efforts to re-
lieve the brain by increasing the activ-
ity of the bowels and by promoting the
free circulation of the blood through
every section OF the body. Soak the
feet in very warm mustard water-two
teaspoons to half pail of water. If
this act does not relieve the fullness of
the head and the suffering it has caused,
resort to u hot blanket bath. Retain
the child, or sufferer, within its folds
for a quarter hour or more. The treat
ment will remove congestion of the
brain, or lungs, or bowels.
Congestion of these organs is usually
induced by taking cold, by some OBJ
struction Of the bowels, or by some of
their immediate connections. A child
may have been exposed to the damp
and chilly air of spring, or autumn, or
TO the heats of day and chills of night.
And thus the free circulation of the
blood has been checked. The lungs be-
cOiHe lulleT Ol DlOOt lndu IneN ought 10
be. Their movements become more
rapid and laborious than they on ght to
be. The vital fluid has been driven
from the skin by the chilling blasts and
compelled to enter ether organs faster
than it can get out. Help nature at
once to restore the circulation to the
skin and relieve the inner organs that
contain more blood than they need, or
can retain for any length of time with
out some serious injury. The conges-
ton of any organ is very apt to induce
inflammation of that organ.
The congestion of any organ is an
emergency that demands active care at
once. If child has taken severe
cold, make no delay in checking it and
its probable results that may be much
easier prevented than cured. &C. II.
Allen, NJ d., ia Western Ragai.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-12-29
USEFUL AND SUGGESTIVE.


Grease spots may be removed from
wall paper by putting clean blotting
paper over them and pressing it with u
hot fiat-iron.-N j. Times.
10 large trees are to be removed
December is good time to begin the
operation by excavating large hole
where the tree is TO stand, and digging
a deep trench around the tree at some
little distance from the trunk. Then
when the ground is thoroughly frozen,
the tree, with the solid lump of earth
adhering to its roots. may be removed
and set in its new home with perfect
safety.-N Y. Herald.
Genuine Hot Slaw: Chop half
small cabbage very fine; put in a sauce
pan half a teacupful of vinegar, half q
teaspoonful of salt and the same guam
tity of pepper, one well-beaten egg,
piece of butter the size of butternut,
three-quarters of tablespoonful of
sugar; stir well; when it begins to
thicken pour in cabbage. and cook UNI
til the cabbage is tender. stirring all
the time to prevent burning.-DetrOt
Post
-Ranchmen on the plains say that
cattle entered the winter in better con-
dtion than for years. They were alb
solutely fat; many were complaining
that their young cattle are too fat The
grass never was in better condition.
The unusual amount of summer rains
caused quite a growth of grass. so that
the winter pasture would be good. IN
fact could not be better. Now, unless
there is too much rain. which is not
altogether probable, and more winter
storms than usual, s,ockmen may ex-
pect an easy ''go through. 70 Chicago
Tribune.
AN Englishman visiting America
said that in all his travels, which had
been extensive, the most attractive
farms were to be found in New En-
gland. Perhaps nothing adds more to
the neatness OF n farm yard than a tidy
wood pile. Break up the old broken
down vehicles and stools-sell the iron
and burn the wood. If there are any
logs too rotten for fire-wood burn them
for their ashes. Fine, well rotted chip
dirt is excellent for filing low spots and
is somewhat valuable fertilizer,
Painted farm buildings add much to the
beauty of place. There is no more
cheerful sight than well ordered farm
house and yard and nothing more for
lorn than a slovenly one.-N. y. 1aTb-
qt29e.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-12-29
Make the "Crittcrs " Comfortable.

Every farmer ought to recognize at
least the money value of keeping his
dumb animals warm and comfortable
during severe winter weather Stock
kept in stable through which the keen
winds whistle will eat much more, and
get less benefit from what they eat.
than those which are snugly housed.
But il ought to be considered that it is
inhuman as well as unthrifty to suffer
the helpless creatures to 'tremble and
SILVER" with cold, when by n very mod
crate expenditure of time, money and
material they may be made secure
against the frosty air without. "Stables
may be banked up on the outside and
boarded up on the inside, and the space
between the outside and inside board
ing stuffed with cut straw All these
improvements can be made by the
farmer himself, with material on hand,
mainly, SD the cost will not be felt.
Should little outlay for boards, nails,
etc, be required, it will be returned
many times in the feed saved, for ii ami
mails are not protected from exterior
cold, the interior heat must be kept up
by increased supplies of fuel in the form
of feed" So says an exchange, and its
suggestions ought to be needed by every
keeper of stock who has hitherto been
so foolish rs 10 neglect these wise pre-
cautions for the safety and comfort of
his live property and the protection of
his pocket--N y. Eraaniiaer.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-12-29
A Messenger of Health.

Sent free to sufferers from nervous,
chronic and blood diseases, brain and heart
affections, nervous debility, exhaustion,
etc., who have failed to find relief. 1t tells
of wonderful cures effected by DR.. Scott'S
Coca, Beef and Iron, with Phosphorus.
Sold by druggists; 81. DR.. Scott, Kansas
City, Mo. Ask your druggist for pamphlet.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-12-29
The Meadow. OF Marv,and.

SPRINGFIELD, PRINcE GEoRGE's Co., Md.
Mr.. Chas. G. Addison, of the above place
states: 81 sprsined my right knee, caus-
ing intense suffering, and the use Of
crutches for several weeks. found no re-
lief in other remedies and finally tried the
miracle of cure, st. Jacobs Oil. In short
time could bend my knee-which had been
as stiff as an iron rod-laying aside my
crutches and was able to walk as well as
sver.v
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-12-29

/ WAS TROUBLED with Chronic Catarrh
and gathering in my head, was very deaf
at times, had discharges from my ears, and
was unable to breathe through my nose.
Before the second bottle of Ely's Cream
Balm was exhausted was cured, and to-
day enjoy sound health. G. J. CoRBIN,
923 Chestnut ST., Field Manager, Philadel'
phia Pub. House, Pa.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-12-29
Wisely Adopted by Dairymen.

The adoption by most Of the prominent
dairymen and farmers of the United States,
of the Improved Butter Color made by
Wells, Richardson & Co., Burlington, VT,
is q proof of their wisdom in n business
point of view. Nearly all winter butter is
colored in order to make it marketable, aud
this color is the BEST in regard to purity,
strength, permanence and perfection of tint.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-12-29

DR.. PERCE's pheasant Purgative Pei.
lets" are sugar-coated and inclosed in glass
bottles, their virtues being thereby pre-
served unimpaired for any length of time,
in any climate, so that they are always
pasteboard boxes. By druggists.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-12-29

Would be not to take DR.. r. V. Pierce's
" Golden Medical Discovery" if you are
fearing consumption (scrofulous disease of
the lungs). Sold by all druggists.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-12-29

FUNCTIONAL arrangement of the female
system is quickly cured by the use of DR..
X. V. Pierce's "Favorite Prescription"
1t removes pain and restores health and
strength. BY all druggists.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-12-29

HAVE known and watched the use of
Swift's Specific Is. S. s. for over fifty
years, and never have known or heard of
its failure to cure any case of Blood Poison
when properly taken.
II. l.. DENNARD, Perry, Ga.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-12-29

The THROAT. &c rOlcn's Bronchial
TrOches" act directly on the organs of the
voice. They have an extraordinary effect
in all throat disorders. Sold only IN bOreS
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-12-29

A WOMAN can darn things without get
ting excited, but just as soon "a you hear
a man darning things you may know he is
sut Of temper. philadelphia Chronicle.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-12-29

GEN. JOHN A. LOGAN has used Durang's
Rheumatic Remedy for rheumatism with
splendid results. Il is taken internally
and cures at once the worst case. Ask your
druggist for it or send for free pamphlet to
r. X. Helphenstine, Washington, ID. G.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-12-29

HAVE been using Swift's Specific Is. s.
S. and find it to be the best remedy of the
kind that have ever been able to get, and
l have tried them all.
JOHN FISCHER, Sd U. S. Cavalry.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-12-29

1T is noted as curious misprint in one
of the great dailies the other day that a
doctor felt mans "purse." Nothing
very queer about that Chicago Tribune.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-12-29

THE gain on flock of sheer may be
called a wether profit Chicago Times.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-12-29

THE editor of the Topeka Capital has
found out that "the best thing 10 do when
you go shopping with the ladies is 10 take
nOtes,r
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-12-29

WE often hear of poem having weight;
but certainly a great deal depends upon
it's measure.-N. Y. Independent.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-12-29

Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar
Allay indications of consumption. Pixies
toothache drops cure in one minute.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-12-29

1F afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it, 25c.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-12-29

THE older the dog the more cur-age he
has.-BOStOn Post.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-12-29

WHEN q train of cars is telescoped it is
generally the result of "a collideoscope.-
L0lceU Courier.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-12-29

THE Mormon question:; dearest. will
you join my aggrcgationp'-Bosto Tran
script.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-12-29

ERNEST REESE, of Hannibal, Mo-, says: "Sn
marian NeTUine cured me of sick headache
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-12-29

A CHILD that wakes with Group should
have q dose of Piso's Cure.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-12-29

A VERY unsatisfactory sort of bread
The roll of fame.-N +. Mail.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-12-29

PmrLEs, pustules, and oil skin disorders
are cured by using Samaritan NerrtRe.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1883-02-20
The Barre Canal.

::1$e Steamboat and Barge Canal bin has been
issfing fire most unaccountably in the Senate
Ii H.as reported from the Committee on Com
sdeTie and Navigation on Saturday without re-
INSTRUMENTATION and action is postponed to Thurs
aa.'t This does not look favorable TO the pas
:ssg9 Of the bill As the Legislature will adjourn
:ns Sae I'd q March. and there il . vast amount
u satervening business, especially in the Assem-
tktgx The measure does not appear to have any
setial champions in the Senate, which is unfor-
sakie, as If the bill passes, las it ought in some
sste,) it will offer to capitalists the opportunity
It undertaking work which has loog been di p
sstssed and TO establish the feasibility Of which
-. government has already expended consider
kias money. Engineering skill has demonstra-
tei' the entire practicability Of the scheme and
ANAL COST. Surely the Legislature will not
misSihold charter! Such an enterprise cannot
tr3SEe Florida, bat on the contrary. if carried
.nnE will prove of immense benefit. The canal
s@eld drain large sections Of swamp lands and
erNln be dotted with villages along its banks
hetn the Galf to the Atlantic. Florida will get
back Thousand fold more than the right OF
ArkT asked FIR