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Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1885-09-24
"Brlng me a Dozen" !"

When Congressman Lawler. or Chi
cago, made his first visit to New York
some ears ago, a friend invited him to
a restaurant, where they called for soft
shell crabs. Lawler had never seen any
before and did not know what they
were. He liked them, however, and a
few days aft erward, wishing to again
regale himself with some of the tooth
some crustaceans, he hunted up the
restaurant, walked in and sat down at
q table; but he had forgotten the name
of the food he desired. Looking over a
bill of fare, he saw ''lobsters. He
called the waiter and said waiter,
have you any Holsters p YES said
the waiter. Bring me a dozen,' said
Lawler. "a dozen y exclaimed the
waiter in astonishment. Lawler saw
that he had made mistake but he was
not going to admit it. 'Confound you,
be said, don't you suppose | know
what I want Bring me dozen.
The table was cleared of everything
| that was on it, and Lawler pitched In.
He ate all he possibly could, called for
a glass of brandy looked up at the wait
er, and said: waiter, | was not as
hungry as / thought | was: How much
is the bill p Fourteen dollars and fifty
cents why, it is not as much as
thought it would be- said Lawler.
Here, you needn't' mind the change,
and. handing the waiter SIS, Mr.. Law
ler walked out.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1885-09-24

An hour later, Mr.. Barclay, accom-.
panied by Edgar's stepm other, answer
ed the summons sent them by tele-
phone in the neighborhood, appearing
to swell the anxious little group watt
ing in the dusky hall outside the sick
room. Edgar had returned to con-
seriousness, but the injury to his leg
was exquisitely painful, requiring MIC
est treatment. Until the arrival of
their own family physician, the doctor
in charge refused to take the response
bility Of sanctioning the removal of his
patient. The distressed father walked
to and fro in moody silence, and when
twilight brought DR.. Gray, urged him
to say that Edgar might be carried in
an ambulance to his home.
ION no account" said the doctor.
81 can't imagine anything more fool
ish. Unless these people positively
turn you out, he should stay here. His
situation is extremely critical. I cal-
not answer for the Consequences of a
change"
"Here, in this old rattle-trap, with a
mad woman for keeper ?'' the impa-
tient father wanted to say, but he SUBJ
stituted for it the milder suggestion
that they had no claim upon the owner
of the house.
"The child OF Margaret LothrOp has
every claim,' said the same hollow
voice that had startled all little while
before. At his elbow stood the ghost
like gray lady.
"Hallo !" said Mr.. Barclay, aston
ished. "That's an odd coincidence.
My first wife's mother was married
twice, believe, and her first husbands
name was surely Lothrop. Edgar's
grandmother came from the East, too,
though she talked about her early
home"
| And so it was that, by strange
guidance of fate's leading-strings Mar.
garet Lothrop's grandson was brought
into intimate relations with his SOLE
SURVIVING relative upon his mothers
side; one who through half a century
of alienation and Of silence had brood
ed over the image of her best-loved sis
ter with ever-increasing intensity
Between the handsome lad who 70
days lay there beneath his gran dmoth
er's portrait uncertain whether deatl
or life would claim him as their prize
and the pallid shade of what once wa
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1885-09-24
Cheating the Bees.

A Wayne county farmer had succeed
ed in earning a place in history along
with the Connecticut man who invent
ed wooden nutmegs. He lives between
Detroit and Dearborn. on Michigan
avenue, In a vine-covered cottage back
little way from Tie road. On Che
front fence appears the sign, sWhite
clover honey Back OF the house is an
airy apiAry with all the modern inven--
tions for the care of bees, and nearly
fifty hives sounded with the cheerful
humming OF the busy honey makers.
A ArepresentatiYe Of the Free Press
quite by accident, called at the house
and found no one. at home, and while
sitting by an old well curb refreshing
himself with cool water from an old
oaken bucket. his, attention was called
to the action of the bees. The cottage
is surrounded with roses in full bloom.
but these bees did not as bees used To
do,
Gather honey all the day
From every opening flower,
but instead were swarming around a
large tray which stood near by, and
were flying back and forth to their
hives. In this tray was half an inch of
sticky mass that looked ike syrup.
Little sticks were strewn over this sub
stance, and on these the bees were a.
lighting, and. after taking some, few
back to the hiYes.
What do you want o. them bees =
The intruder started up and found a
barefootea lad standing before him.
'What are the bees taking r we ask
ed.
What tlo you want to know for \
Dad said we wasn't to tell any one any
thing about it,
'I'll give you a quarter III yon will,
said the reporter,nDw thoroughly inter-
ested.
We'll, / dunno what it IL. Dad gets
it from town i'm bar'I. Here's what
he gifts it in pointing to large cask.
On the end of the barrel was the stem
Gil mark, 200 lbs. grape. sugar from
Michigan Grape Sugar Manufactory.
is that glucose the bees are gettingf'
'It's something that dad gifts out of
that barI, that's all know about it.
The inquiring visitor tasted IT, There
was an unmistakahle gum drop flavor
to it.
We had hard work to get the bees
nsed 10 it. Dad put in LOT OF syrup
at first, but the bees take 1t straight
now.'
How long does it take to Gil hige2'
Not near so long as 1t does when
they haye to gather the honey from
flowers. We've taken out a Lot this
year already
The boy brought out OF the house
box of glucose honey which looked as
clear and inviting as though the sweets
had been distilled from the purest d0w-
ers.
DO you eat it p the boy was asked.
Sometimes. Tt amt SO god as the
other kind. but it's just as good to sell
Say, don't you ever give me away to
dad, or he'll skin me. . Detroit Free
Press.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1885-09-24
MIIIHEIM PA THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER "A. 1885.
handsome Lois Stillman, Caroline was
the link of warm humanity.

handsome Lois Stillman, Caroline was
the link of warm humanity.
Until the young mans extremity had
given place to the joyful promise of
conyalescense, Carry made daily pill
grimages to the hilltop. Then her
visits ceased altogether, until one after
noon, when June had clothed the old
brown with roses, she accepted be-
seechng invitation from the invalid to
have cup OF tea with Aunt Lois and
himself. She found them in the we'll
remembered parlor, sitting, she even
fancied. hand in hand, but by,and-by
Aunt Lois arose and stole away. Soon
she came back, bearing in her hand an
antique string of pearls.
"These were left by Margaret when
she went away to be married against
our WILL" the old lady said solemn'y.
Through poverty aud sorrow / have
kept them, hoping that some day one
OF Margaret's descents would come
back to receive them at my hands.
Now that Edgar is to have all the rest,
I want Caroline to wear these as to-.
ken of my love and gratitude.
"You are giving them to Margaret's
granddaughter after all, Aunt Lois,"
the young man said triumphantly.
and then only for the first time in
many long year tears came into Miss
Stillman's eyes, but they were happy
ones.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1885-09-24
jeff srson and the Boy.

One uly rs Jefferson was riding on
horseback through Virginia on his way
from Washington to Monticello he
came upon boy trudging along with
his clothes in q satchel which hang on
a stick from his shoulder. lie was mo-
toned to get in, andin moment he
was sittiag by theside OF tho President,
who opened the conversation by asking
him who he was and where hc was 60
ing He replied that his name was
Morgan and that he WIS going home
from school. and continued by putiing
the same questions TO the President,
saying, L beg your pardon, stranger,
but what might your name bc n
The President replied, My name is
Thomas Jefferson
The boy looked up astonished and
asked:
Not Tom Jefferson, President OF the
United States y
Yes, replied Jefferson, and rs he did
so the boy jumped from the gig and in
to the road, saying, Il haye heard of
you, Tom Jefferson. Ny father says
yon are rascal. and wouldn't he
thrash me il he caught me ridin' with
you. Father knows you and he thinks
you are the biggest scoundrel in the
country y
The President was so amused Mt the
boys charming candor that he invited
him to the carriage and brought him TO
his journeys end, urging hlm before
leaying to call upon him at Washing
ton, promising him anything he desired
should he honor him with visit.
You'll not forget me p asked the en-
FAINT terrible.
Not l. replied Jefferson.
A year or, t;.ereabout after this occur.
renee young Morgan becoming disgust
ed with things about home, ran off to
Washington, trudging his way with
staff and gr1psack, and covered with
mud aud dust and clay made his way
to the White House and walked boldly
into a room where he saw Jefferson
bending over q table writing. He went
up to him and laying his hand on his
shoulder shouted: i: Hello, Tom Jeffer-
son, I've come after that Office The
President looked up, but could not re-
member the boy. Noting his amazed
look young Morgan continued There,
told you you would not remember me
when l came here jefferson replied
that his face was familiar, and on Nor
gan telling who he was the President
treated|him kindly, and asked him to
be seated. He then called servant
J and sent the boy off to be brushed up,
asking him il he had another suit OF
clothes, to which he replied that he had.
He was then given roomin the White
House, and the President told him to
look about for few days and see what
kind of an Office he wanted. This
young Morgan did, and at the end of
the first day told Jefferson he believed
he would take colonelcy in the army.
President Jefferson laughed and told
him that colonels were always old men.
He must take something else, but not
be in a hurry-to look around and see
the city. He then sent a. midshipman
with him to make things pleasant for
him land in a day or two young Morgan
decided that he would rather be mid
shipman than anything else. Jefferson
at once gave him the appointment, and
he went on a ship Immediately. He
made splendid nayal officer, and he
died commodore.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1885-09-24
Why the Banker Shed a Tear.

tits sad to think, sighed the cash.
ier as he walked into the night with
his valise in hand and gazed upon the
massive marble bank building, sad to
think that / must leave that noble
structure behind me. But / must do
so. cannot take it wi th me-
And dropping tear he gripped his
yalise with a tighter grip and hurried
off to catch the Montreal train.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1885-09-24

over. and recovering himself to stand
shiyering with terror bpside Barclays
prostrate form. Before number Of
men from the gang ut work helow
could reach him, Caroline was at his
side, the groom following. Barclay,
catching one glimpse of the face bent
over him, tried TO speak re-assuringly,
but tainted in the effort. Without
consulting the young lady, the men
ran up to the house upon the hill, re-
turning with shutter, upon which
they carried the iAjured man gently a
long the path he bad just descended
into the house, laying him down with
out interference from its guardian in the
dim old parlor Immediately beneath the
portrait of the lady with the sleeves.
The hustle of their entrance stirred
from her solitude upstairs the other
dweller in this silent mansion. Glid-
ing down like q wrath came tall wo
man dressed IN gray, with melancholy
eyes and chill lips that seemingly had
meyer known q smile.
"Open the window and givs him
air." cried Caroline, unheeding the APP
proach of the mistress of the house.
"Who gives orders for me ?" she
said, in a monotonous voice. SIT Is
years since those front windows haye
been opened"
SIT is a matter Of life and death, I"
answered the girl imperiously, and
without further opposition the stiff
blinds were thrown back, letting in a
flood of afternoon sunlight that flowed
in golden stream across the sufferers
temporary couch. Barclays face thus
revealed to view was untouched by
wound or stain. He seemed quietly
asleep.
s'If the doctor would only come !"
began Caroline, interlacing her cold
hands. There was an interruption to
the quiet of the room, strange sound,
half sob. half laughter, coming from
the ghostly mistress of the house. Carr
oliue looked up to sea the old woman
kneeling at Barclays side, her dull eyes
kindled into sudden rapture Of recog-
milton.
.sIt is Margaret's son. I knew l
should see one Of them before I died.
Oh, my poor wronged sister After
so many years Thank God thank
God I"
YOU'D better coax the old lady to
90 upstairs again." said one Of the
workmen to the servant, touching his
forehead significantly. IL was evident
that all present agreed in his estimate
of her mental equilibrium. But nntil
the arrival of the doctor the gray old
woman held the unconscious sufferers
hand in hers, from time to time fond
ling it against her cheek, and grooming
over it words of tenderness. When
the surgeon came, Caroline, passing
her arm round her shoulders. led her
from the room.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1885-09-24
The Snake Gulllotine.

The moving machine is peculiarly
fatal to snakes. In their accredited wis
dom they do not start to run away un-
til the evidence of danger is upon them.
They then raise their heads just high
enough to reach above the blades. when
they are decapitated. The charge is
SO sudden that the body Of the snake
springs high enough TO reach the blades
ere the fatal knives pass completely O.
yny
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Ffos,se newly rented and refurnished. Ev-
0rything done to make guests cOmf0rtanle.
Rst0sm0derats tronage respectfully S0nc1-
ted 0-is
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-09
nArENnss OF THE CROPS.
Their Condition as Disclosed by the De-
partment of Agriculture.

WASHINGTON, May s.-The May re-
port of the Department Of Agriculture
relates to the progress Of spring plowing
and OF cotton planting and to the condi-
ton of winter grain, meadows and pas
lures. 1t also reports lie prevailing
rates of wages of farm labor. Cotton
planting, though comparatively late, is
we'll advanced. fully f0ur-hfths of the pro-
posed area having been planted. The
usual proportion seeded on May /,
is probably per cent. greater than last
year. But two-thirds of the area was in
termination at this date. The rains in
Texas have delayed work in planting
everywhere. 1t was begun late but the
progress has at most points been unusu-
ally rapid. The plants have been slow
in termination on dry areas and have not
yet made their appearance atmany points.
BELATED FLOWING.
Spring blowing in preparation for
planting is everywhere late. Last year
at this date 1t was estimated to be two
thirds done. This year it is scarcely six
tenths. The estimated average of series
of years exceeds seven-tenths. Less than
half of this work is done in the Eastern
States, in New York, Ohio and Michiean.
A much larger proportion is finished in
the Northwest, where corn, potatoes and
other late planted crops are grown in
small proportions.
The injury to the winter wheat crop
was greater than appearances indicated
on April /. The roots were killed in the
central belt even worse than was sup
posed. In New York the snow protec-
tion was ample except In spots, and in
Michigan no material injury occurred,
but in the Ohio Valley and In Missouri
the reports Of the condition are much re-
duced. In the South slight Improvement
in the prospect has occurred.
THE AVERAGE OF CONDITION.
The average of condition in the princi-
pal wheat-growing States is as follows:
New York, 95; Michigan, 100; Ohio, 80;
Kentucky, 40; Indiana. 70; Illinois, AZ;
Missouri, 60; Kansas, 60. The general
average is 70, instead Of n in April, re-
duction of 9per cent, reducing the indi-
Gated production of winter wheat to about
240, 100000 bushels.
The condition of rye is also lower than
reported in April, yet much better than
the wheat average, being SO.
The average condition Of winter barley
is 81. Moving lands promise nearly the
average crop of hay, the average of c0ndi-
tior being 80. Pastures look nearly as
well. Their condition is 80.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-09

fullest knowledge of the governments ac-
tion in regard to the Afghan dispute, and
the uses to which the 911,0O0, 900 to be
voted are to be put.
In the House of Commons Sir Stafford
NOrthcote gave notice that when the
Consolidated fund bill comes up for
its second reading he will move a fresh
vote of censure. The wording of this
motion will be substantially as follows:
ReSOlUed, That the House having
shown its readiness to vote supplies will
refuse to assent to a vote of eli, 900 600
until it mas been informed of the govern
ments present policy, and of the purposes
to which the money granted is to be ap-
piled.
Sir Stafford Northcote's motion of cen
sure is due to a pressure from Lord Ran
dolph Churchill, who intimated that he
himself would offer the motion of censure
if Sir Stafford would not do so.
The Ddltg NelcS says that the govern
ment is expediting the production of Off
clal correspondence with the Russian and
Indian Governments in order to dispose
OF the daily supply of fabricated rumors.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-09
MoRMoNs AT WASHINGTON.

Cleveland go be Presen 9 with the Re
Gently Promulgated Memorial,
WASHINGTON, May S.-Delegate John
7. Caine, ex-Delegate John Q. Cannon
and John w. Taylor, of Utah, the Nor
mon delegation appointed to present to
the President the memorial recently
adopted by the Mormons all over Utah
protesting against the enforcement of the
anti-polygamy laws, arrived here tonight.
They cannot see the President before
Monday. The President has very strong
convictions on this subject. He believes
that polygamy is a terrible evil which is
maintained in defiance of the law. He
proposes to root it out so far as he has
the power TO do so. He will probably
tell the Mormon delegation that he pro-
poses to enforce the present anti-polygamy
laws in letter and spirit, and to recon-
mend TO Congress the enactment of more
stringent laws if necessary.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-09
rENNsYLvANIA's DrLEGA ATEs.
oLUvEnIus, JURY TIanT.
Twelve Men Secured after Three had
Been Relieved-FOur More Needed.

Twelve Men Secured after Three had
Been Relieved-Four More Needed.
RICHMOND, VA, May s.-The case Of r.
J. CuveFius, charged with the murder Of
Lillian Madison, was resumed in the Hust-
ings Court this morning. Before proceed
ing with the call of new talesmen Judge
Atkins announced his decision in the
matter OF the two jurors, r. w. Lark
and A. 8. Goode, to whose retention the
counsel for the prosecution objected yes
terday on the ground, in Lark's case, that
he had said that he otqld not eohYics Il
man ON circumstantial evidence and le-
cause Goode had, previous to being sum
moned. offered to bet and had bet that
Cluverius would be acquitted. Judge
Atkins stated that he had concluded for
the reasons advanced by the prosecution
th at the two men were not competent TO
serve in this case and he therefore ordered
them discharged. The counsel for the de.
Tense excepted to the ruling OF the court
in both cases.
Wm. Reinheimer, another Of the ac-
cented Jurors, was released upon his
statement that he suffered from vertigo,
and was subject to such attacks. The
call of the talesmen was then proceeded
with, and out OF 200 examined three
qualified jurors were obtained, thus
making the Bumber 10, as it stood last
evening. Col. Aylett Of the counsel for
the prosecution.a at this point stated to the
court that in his opinion the time had
now arrived for the court TO use discre-
tion and the power conferred by law to
summon a sufficient number of talesmen
from points outside OF the city to COM
plete the panel required, sixteen. To this
Il @ defense made no objection, and the
court ordered the Sergeant to make n
draft on the city Of Alexandria for tales
OF 800 returnable Monday morning OF II
osaIoek
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-09
Ell MAHDrs REvERsEs.
The KOrdofan Insurgents Said to Have
Gained Fresh Victories.


LONDON, May S. Reports reach
Dongola to the effect that Ell Mahdis
forces have suffered fresh defeats at the
hands of the insurgents in KordOfan,
aided by the garrison at Sennaar. The
remnant of El Mahdi's forces has re-
treated, according to these reports, to
Abu Haraz. Ell Mahdi himself is at Om-
derman, near Khartoum, but he has
only a few troops with him, and is unable
to send reinforcements against the insur-
gents.
In the House of Lords to-day the question
was asked regarding the condition of the
British troops serving in the Soudan. The
Duke of Cambridge, Commander in Chief
of the Army, in response, said that the
troops had never been better cared for in
any campaign than they had been in
the Soudan.
Gen. Wolsoley reviewed the camel
corps, composed of the Dragon Guards,
to-day. He urged the men to perfect
themselves in their novel duties, as they
would be wanted on the Nile in the
autumn. This speech is significant as in
dicating that Gen. w Wo1seley is not in favor
Of the governments policy of abandoning
SOudan
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-09
TEMPERANCE WORK.
The State Convention to be Held at sa-
vannah Next Year.


COLUMBUS, GA, May s.--The second
and last days proceedings Of the third
annual convention OF the Women's Chris
tian Temperance Union was held here to-
day. The usual routine business was
continued. Mrs. Chapln, in discussing
the slowness with which Christians take
hold Of the cause Of temperance, was se-
we're In her criticism. and it is believed
that her remarks Will accomplish much
good for the cause.
The election Of officers for the ensuing
year came off this afternoon, which re-
suited in the election of the old board,
with a few exceptions. Mrs. Jane Il.
Martin, Of this city, was elected State SUI
perintendent Of Sunday schools TO OH the
vacancy caused by the death Of Mrs. G.. II.
Thomas. Jr. Memorial services were held
at the close Of the session and were ex-
ceedingly Impressive. Tonight another
mass meeting WAS held which was at
tended by the most prominent citizens OF
the city, quite a number making short
addresses in behalf of the cause OF tem-
perance. The meetings Of the whole eee-
sion have been largely attended both day
night. savannah was selected rs the
place for holding the next convention,
which conyeues IN MAY, 1896. Miss NJ.
II Stokes, Of Atlanta. was elected state
organizer, and Mrs. Thomas, OF Cochran,
assistant.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-09
RETURNING FRoMTHE IsTHmUs
Six Hundred of the Marines Sail for New
York on the "CoIon"

Six Hundred of the Marines Sail for New
York on the "COIOn."
PANAMA, May S.-Last night the Second
battalion of United States marines, mum.
bering 900 officers and men, embarked on
the steamer Colon at Aspinwall for New
York. Two hundred additional govern
ment troops landed at Panama this morn
ing from Buenayentura, and more are
expected tomorrow. The First battalion
of United States marines is now stationed
as follows: Col Haywood and companies
B and ID are at Aspnwall.
Part of company e is at Matachin,
and the remainder at San Pablo, and COM
panies A and G, Captains Meeker and
Cochrane, remain at Panama If the situ-
alton improves they expect to return home
this month, and leave the interests of the
United States to the six ships of the Pa
cific and North Atlantic fleet, now at the
lsthmus. The health of all continues to
be excellent The Chilian irOn-clad Es-
meralda will leave on Monday for Buena-
ventura and Guayaquil. The French
gunboat Dayot left to-day for Callao.