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Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-03-11

slowed on that department Of his goy-
ernment. A notorious Austrian Offend
er, who had committed many afro
cious acts of violence and depreciation
in Vienna, was traced to Paris by the
police established by His Majesty, who
ordered his ambassador at the court of
France TO demand that this delinquent
should be delivered up 20 publicjustice.
NJ. de Sartine acknowledged to the i'm
perial ambassador that the person he
inquired after had been in Paris that,
if he wished it, he would inform him
where he lodged, and the different
gaming tables and other places of re.
sort which lie had frequented while
there but that he was now gone.
The ambassador insisted that this Of
fender must still be in Paris, otherwise
the emperor would not have command
ed him to make such an application.
M. de Sartine smiled at the incredul.
ity of the imperial minister, and replied
to The following effect: 'Do me the
honor, sir, to inform the emperor, your
master, that the person he looks for left
Paris about the 10th of last month,
and is now lodged in a back room,
looking into a garden. in the third
story of house, No. SO in---street,
III his own capital where His Majesty
will, by sending to the spot, be sure to
find him.
1t was literally as the French minis
ter had stated. The emperor, to his
astonishment, found the delinquent in
the house and apartment described
but he was greatly mortified at this
proof Of the superiority Of the French
police.-NeU York Observer.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-03-11
A Congressman's Wind.

Half dozen Dnen in saloon in Nip
-andtuck, the other night, were trying
to blow out d candle ten feet distant,
but all failed. Presently a enteely
dressed gentleman entered the room
and offered to bet ffty dollars he
could extlnguish the candle twelve feet
distant. The bet was promptly taken,
and the genteely dressed man blew out
the candle at the first effort, pocketed
the money, took a drink, and then left
the barrOom loafers looking at each
other in blank aStoniShment.
''Who in the dickens is that 'ere fell
Ter, anyhow 7" "queried the bum who
had lost the bet.
"Don't you know him ?" asked the
bartender. "Why that feller is an In
diana Congressman, and goes around
to the county fairs and wins money by
blowing the bottoms out of lung-test-
ers. It's 10 use to bet against his wind +,
boys /"
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-03-11
Humorous Mistakes Of Parish
Clerks.

We have great respect for the follow.
ing humorous items. Their age enti
tie them to it. Parish clerks are pro-
verbal for their absurd mistakes, but
would back old Lee against any one of
the fraternity. Though kind-heart-
ed old fellow, he used to declare regu-
larly that he was become "a lion to his
mothers Children instead Of alien.
On one occasion he gave out that 'Mr.
A and Mr.. B would preach ev-
cry Sunday to all eternity'-he meant
alternately Tradition says he once
announced publicly that there would
be no service next Wednesday. 'kas
master had gone a.fshing for another
clergyman'-officilte was the word in
tended. The following occurrence was
severe trial to our risible muscles.
An interesting event had happened in
the squire's family, which was duly
followed by thanksgiving service in
IIC CuhiCH' AlGel IHo ullulSlci ildu
said, % Lord, save this woman, thy
servant the clerk responded, who
putteth her ladyship's trust in thee.'
But the richest thing Of all was Lees
reply to an inquiry as to how many Of
the clergy he had known in the parish
during his half-century Of clerkshlp.
He gave the names of all the rectors,
beginning with the squire's great uncle
n mighty hunter in the land, known
for his unclerical exploits fifty years
ago. "But how many curates have
you seen p demanded the enquirer.
"Bless you sir, | don't take no account
of cnrates I" While on parochial mat
ters, | must not forget the story of
Churchwarden Jenh ins, who once pro-
posed that the church music should
be improved by 'baboon.' a bab-
oon y repeated the rector in dismay.
Yes, sir, baboon is wonderful help
to the musicians in the oallery-it en-
cOurages them to sing OUT OF cOu rse
he meant a bassOOn. The rector never
told the story without laughing. -
Preachers ANALYST.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-03-11
The Treacherous Frog.
a Source Of Annoyance and Dan
ger to Railroad Men.

The frogs on railroad tracks are the
dread of many railroad men, and they
try to keep their feet clear of them. A
travelling man said the other day
"Itiis the easies: thing in the world
to slip your foot in some Of the frogs.
They are shaped sometimes like the
letter V, and when you slip your foot
in the open part it is fast. There
seems to be no way of getting out of it
except to pull the foot out of the boot.
A man has no time for that always. I
remember once, very distinctly getting
my foot in frog. I had on a pair of
rubber boots, and / got my foot fast
just as easy as anything could be. I
thought | could pull it out without
any trouble, and as train was backing
down on that part Of the track I pro.
ceeded pretty quickly to try. My foot
did not come out. A little astonished,
pulled again, but it did not come. 1t
did not seem to be squeezed very tight,
and l was annoyed. The train was
coming nearer and,a the engineer was
backing bis engine down, there was no
way to stop it. / gave a terrible
wrench on my foot but it did not come.
The train was so close l knew that it
would run on me. Luckily, the train
was coming down on the rail outside
of my foot. leaned over and twisted
my legs over away from the car as Is
came. When the wheels passed over I
knew something was crushed, though
it did not pain me much then The
whole train went over. After they
had got by, as the boot was pretty well
torn, managed to pull it out of the
frog and was helped to the station. It
crushed my foot pretty badly, but not
so much that amputation was necess-
ary, and saved my foot and leg."
why didn't you pull your foot out
of your boot ?" asked the reporter.
"Well, l tried that" said the man,
"but | couldn't get it out. The frog
had pressed over the SOLE No doubt 1
could have cut the boot off il I had
done it right away. but I thought until
it was too late that I could pull the
boot out"
Another man had a similar expert
ence. 1t broke his leg. He jumped off
a car and jumped in frog Before he
could pull his foot out the wheels ran
over the outer edge of the rail In SIM,
liar way.
Those who are caught are not always
so lucky Once in while man is
caught and thu wheels of car run di-
rectly over the frog, and then the man
is injured. Railroad men are quite
unanimous in believing that frogs on a
railroad are very treacherous
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-03-11
MILLHEIM, PA, THURSDAY. MARCH H., 1886.

"She is here" she cried, "Mother
she is here !" and the two wept togeth-
er in each others arms and all was
forgiven.
The good mansion is no longer desc
late. There are little children'S voices
there, and the mother and daughter are
together once more. And in that 9th.
er world, where we cannot believe that
wrath endures, doubtless the lover of
her youth rejolces that Violet's moth
er's fortune was told so well.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-03-11

Now tell me, candidly, are you
guilty p asked solicitor of his client.
why, do you suppose I'd be fcol
enough to hire you if | was inno-
cent p
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-03-11

New PROCESS Roller Flour-best in
the market-manufactu at Fishers
mill, Penn Hall, is for sale at Kauff-
mans store. 1t is the delight of the
housewife and consequently it is the
most popular roller -four used.
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-11

packed in canvas bags, and the other is
made up into cartridges and other con-
venient forms. A pink wrapping Is used
to designate the gold coin, and yellow
wrapping the silver. A bag containing
5000 in gold weights eighteen and one
nall pounds. One thousand dollars in
standard silver dollars weighs nity-nine
pounds, while the same amount of money
in fractional silver weighs only ntty-slX
pounds.
The redemption division Of the Treasury
is one Of the most interesting and busiest.
Here worn and mutiated bank-notes, re-
tired from circulation, are examined and
counted previous to being cancelled.
Every year currency to the value OF two
hundred millions is counted, cancelled
and destroyed. The counting is done by
female clerks, many of whom acquire
great skill aud seldom make mistake.
Some OF these "cOuntesses" have been AT
work ten years or more, and have handled
many millions of dollars. They sit at
long tables on which the notes are piled,
and package after package is OPEN
ed, the notes closely scruhnized
and counted, and then turned
over to the officials in charge Of the can
ceiling machine, which is run by a turbine
wheel. A great deal of delicate work Is
done in verifying currency that has been
partially destroyed by fire or other causes.
Hundreds of thousands OF dollars rendered
worthless by various accidents are re-
ceiVed every year, and the most expert
clerks are required in examining it to re-
deem as much as can be Unidentified. Some
time ago a mass Of cinders, the remains OF
$l.100in notes, was received from Missouri
for redemption. The money had been
placed in a stove over night for safe keep
ing and forgotten until after the fire was
lighted next morning. The charred trag-
ments We're placed in the hands of one OF
the expert ladies' in this bureau, and after
ten days delicate6ebOr and scrutinizing
she succeeded in Identifying eighty per
cent, of the notes. The owner was so
overioyed that he presented her with a
500 bill. Instances OF similar nature
frequently occur. In the room where new
Treasury notes are counted visitors are
not admitted, but the work can be seen
through glass doors.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-11

Dor every half hour. At night the cor
udurs are lighted, not brightly, but sufti-
GENTLY TO enable the watcnmen TO see
eacn other, or TO distinguish a strange
presence. There has never been a raid
upon the Treasury, except by the office
seekers and official rings, but the authori-
ties We're a little nervous at the time of
the labor riots in Washington in 1877,
wnen the notorious Cohen and his gang
were paradlng the streets, armed and
yOclterating against everything that re-
presented money. The clerks in the differ
emit Offices were armed with large revolt
vers and formed into squads, with the
chlef OF each Bureau as the commanding
officer. This army Of clerks was to act
In concert with the force of watchmen
who were urged 20 extra vigilance and
precautiOn. The arrangement was that
II the mob should attack the building at
night,a certain signal would be struck on
the hre-alarm bells upon hearing which
the squads OF clerks were to assem- BILE
under arms in Lafayette Square and
march to the assistance OF the force on
the inside. There were five hundred gov
eminent pistols distributed among the
clerks, so it viii be seen that the authoTi-
ties were really alarmed. The uprising
did not amount to much, however, and
was soon suppressed by the local authori-
ties. One or two battles with the police
took all the courage aud desperation out
Of the mob. The Treasury remained
unmolested, and the valiant department
clerks did not have an opportunity Of dis
tin@uisbIng themselves on the glorious
field OF battle.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing,
where all our national currency is manu-
featured, occupies a large brick building
built especially for it, at a cost of some
$500 900. 1t has three stories and high
basement, and is in the Romanesque
style Of architecture. Here two hundred
and fifty piate-presses are worked by
hand, and over five hundred men and
women employed in the various processes
OF printing sheets of bank-uOtes, bonds
and internal revenue stamps. The long
spacious room, running the entire length
OF the third story, is a scene of intense
activity during business hours. six hun
d ed sheets per day are printed on each
press, and after each impression the deli
cate copper and steel plate must be re-
moved from the press, carefully wiped
dry, polished with whiting, mixed and then
returned TO its place for another impress
sion. The fibre paper must he handled
eXpertly, and everything about the work
done with precision and care. All is per-
feet system and eXactness here. The
greenbacks and other securities issued by
the government, from the time the paper
10 manufactured until the finished note is
issued, are subjected to a system Of re-
gisterng and checking at every step, so
minute and precise, that the chance of
any error or dishonesty IN the handling Of
tlis most valuable product is reduced to
minimum. The sheets, before being wet,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-11
THE CASH ROOM.

serve vault, the silver vault, the redemp-
ton vault, and the National bank vault.
The cash vault is used more than all the
others combined in the daily transaction
OF business, and presents more interest
ing features. 1t is constructed on the most
approved modern principles, and is
strictly speaking, an iron-bOuud apart
ment lined with gold ana silver. The
walls, floor and ceiling are Of chiiled-ron
built in sections. These walls are over a
loot thick, the space between the inner
and outer plates OF iron being filed with
heavy iron balls, forming compact mass
the removal of which would require much
time, skin and labor The operation OF
removal would also be attended with
much noise and danger to the wOrkmen.
There is only one entrance 10 the vault ;
through an iron door, which is only
reached by passing through the cashiers
room, then through high, iron railing all
was kept locked and afterwards through
the cash room with another iron railing.
After the outer door OF the vault is pass
ed there are two inner doors Of chilled
iron and secured by two combination
locks on each door. ln addition DO tbi5
the outer door has a "jime" lock. which
pTecludes all possibility Of access until
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-11

sents much the same appearance as a
large palatlal banking institution, and
business Is transacted in much the same
manner. The great bulk OF all notes. cur
rency, coin and bonds on hand is stored
IN the various vaults on this floor and il
the basement. The amount OF money iA
the Treasury varies at times but it is gen
orally between four and hye hundred mil
hons, including bonds held in trust. Iu
currency there is usually from fifty TO
sixty millions and in gold and silver coin
thirty to forty millions. The latter repre-.
sents but a small fraction of the specie
on hand, as the greater portion is deposit
ed in sub-tTeasuries in other cities. There
has been a considerable accumulation Of
silver coin the last few years as the com
age of two millions Of dollars per month
was largely in excess Of the demands Of
circulation so long as the one and two
dollar greenbacks were issued. But since
tiOns, once so plentiful, are no longer
printed, the dollar OF our dads rolls
around rather numerOusly. In ali the
different repositories the government has
on hand at this time $l74.700, $50 IN
standard silver dollars. The total
amount Of these coined TO date is 500
700, 76l, and the amount in circulation ia
S5l. 00S, IT'S.
The great chilled-iron and steel vaults
of the Treasury are objects of much inter
est to visitors, but only certain ones can
be entered by outsiders, and these only ON
a permit from the Treasurer. The five
principal vaults are connected with
the Treasurer's Office for the con-
tents OF which he is responsible They
are known as the cash vault, the re-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-11
TREASURY MILLIONS.
GOLD AND SILVER AND NOTES
IN CORDS AND TONS.

nov tho stores of Wealth in the Treas
urv are Handled sud Guarded-Tbe
printing Bureau aud the Redemption
Division.
WASHINGTON, April 9.-Inslde Of the
Treasury building it is money, money
everywhere. The clerks and cust0dians
handle packages and bundles OF green
backs. legal tenders, bonds aud cords Of
SILVER much the same as workmen in a
tricEvard do 50 many thousands OF brick.
The Treasurer OF the United States is the
direct responsible custodian of all the
government funds. He receives and dis
burses through the various channels and
officers, all the public moneys, has the
custody of the vaults in which accumula-
tons are stored and holds the bonds de-
posted by the national banks Co secure
the circulating notes. There is also an
Assistant Treasurer, and SIX heads of
divisions, in his department, with large
force Of accountants, cashiers and clerks.
The scash ROOM" adjoining the Irod-
surer's Office. where All current payments
are made, on drafts and warrants, is one
of the points of interest to visitors. IL pre-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-11

are delivered to the plate printers, counted
aud charged TO them, and again counted
lr the presence of a lady assistant, who
certifies to the count. Attached to the
presses by which the wetting is done. are
registers which automatically count the
sheets a third time as they pass through.
Next comes the examining division,
where, after the fourth count, the sheets
are dried and counted the fifth time
Lady experts then examine the sheets,
and those which are pronounced perfect
20 into the hydraulic press, from which
powerful machine they emerge in
smooth state ready for printing. Any
sheets spoiled in printlng-tOO light or
too dark, or otherwise imperfect-are
thrown out by the examiner. but cannot
ne destroyed until after passing through
regular prescribed course. The
lettering and numbering divis-
ions, and the engraving division
on the other floors, are interesting
also. Visitors are permitted to inspect
an the divisions Of the bureau, and a
guide is provided to conduct all who ap-
ply on "tOur' Of the rooms. or the five
or six hundred persons employed in the
bureau a large majority are ladies, and
some of the most difficult and responsible
work is performed by lady experts. The
bureau turns out an average of $500, 900 in
notes printed daily.
All the notes which come from the Bur-
eau of Engraving and Printing 10 pack
ages of 81. 600 are made uD into packages
OF from 81, 900 to $4,000 for convenient use
I'm the casn-room. These packages are all
the same size and contain exactly the
same number Of notes, but the notes differ
in value from ST to $4,000, the latter be-
ING the highest legal-tender note authori-
zpd bv law. Very few notes OF this de
nomination are i'm circulation. They are
seldom called into service IN the ordinary
transaction of business. and the national
banks generally use a legal-tender certifi-
cate of deposit instead. The writer while
i'm the cash vault enjoyed the novel SEN
sation OF holding a few packages Of green
backs i'm bis hands. one small package
containing $l0,00O,o00 came near getting
into his pocket, along with the other notes
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-11
HlmAc IAGNAVnG AND FRINrNG.

taken on the occasion. lit had, perhaps
this screed had never been written. stand
ing Zoo this vault, surrounded on all sides
hy walls OF money, what drga ms OF wealth
and visions OF golden opportunities fit
through one's brain. WHAT is all this
curously engraved and stamped paper
and this glItterng coin that the world
should worship IT, that men 20 eagerly
c0vet 1t, and that It's p0sses5ors must 50
securely guard it? Il IL truly "the root
ofall evil.V and still lis very presence has
"a charm Standing ia the midst of mill
lions 0f 10 without being able 20 appropri-
ate a single note or coin. one IL struck more
i0rcibly than ever With thoughts OF its
great power and Of the unequal division
existing the world over. The gold coin Is
received from the mint IN $1,000 packages
and the silver ia $1,000 packages. such
as 10 not needed Tor immediate use r.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-11

ihs lolr SCI for opening has arrived.
4 pom an examination Of an these guards
hnd surroundings one must conclude that
y ~ indeed easier Tor camel 10 90
through the tYe Of a needle than Tor "a
wayiaring man 20 break in here and steal
from bis Uncle Samuel.
Yet With all this The government does
not rely upon mechanical appliances enc
llroly for the safety Of It's. ready cash.
There are sixty watchmeu provided by
law for the Treasury building, at ~ salary
Of $40 per aunum each. They are uni-
formed In blue suits and have powers OF
arrest Ia case Of necessity. The force Ia
divided into three reliefs, serving eight
hOurs each, so that there are watchmen
On duty every hour Of the twenty-f0ur,
All fully armed aud prepared for any
emergency. These men are supposed %
bairol the haa and each salute has neigh
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-11

TOR RENT. "a large plantation In Calhoun
Il COUNT, Ca, for pay mCnt " stale and
county taxes. Apply 10 a.. MINIS. JR., 5
Drayton street, Savannah.
EOB RENT, McNeiRhs seaside Pavilion at
Il Iybee Island, or for sale or exchange for
city property. Inquire at 40. 81 Lay street.
NOR RENT. about twenty acres OF land.
II partiF within tine eXteaded cIty limits,
extending from tine Waters road 10 South
vile, with entrance from that road and also
hv way OF the Waite Blnn road. There b.
small dwelling house and large stable and
well Of GO water on the promisea. Several
acres adjoining the house b fenced and uuder
cultivation. aud a fine lot Of fruit trees plant
ed. The place d. conveniently located for
small farming or n dairy There ie "a good
range for cattle, which can be fenced at
small cost. For particulars apply 10 Z. IL.
DDRSFTT.
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