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Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-09-23
THE CRY q, OF SANTA FE

IhE CAii Or phNAh - &c,
is making steady modern growth; has
now population Of 5000, and has every
assurance OF becoming beautiful modern
city. Her people are liberal and enter
prising, and stand ready to foster and en-
courage any legitimate undertaking hav-
ing for its object the building up and i'm
provement Of the place. Among the
present needs OF Santa Fe, and for which
liberal bonuses in cash or lands could I'M
doubtedly be secured, may be mentioned
a canning factory; a wool securing plant
and tannery. Skilled labor of all kinds
is in demand at good wages. The cost Of
living Is reasonable, and real property,
both inside and suburban, Is steadily ad-
yancing in value.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-09-23
RAILWAY TIME TABLE.
Mountain Tine.l

ATGHISON, TOPEKA & SANTA FE.
/, F31I- Il 1IITD, MAY u,
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1889-05-24
REGISTERS NOTICE.

The following accounts have been examined
and passed BY me and remain filed of record in
all otn ers interested and will he presented TO the
Orphans Court OF Cambria county for connraa-
iiS@ iss1. anu A''O"AH'e' Oh wednesday jane ''h'
First and nnaI account Of Henry Rrumenacker.
trustee 10 seil real estate Of Nicholas Hefny,
FiTst and final account Of william Mot.er,
administrator OF sarah p. M0tter, late Of Lower
Noder township. decd.
First and hnsI account OF J. D. Hicks. execu-
eutOr Of the estate Of Jos. W, Riley, late Of
Johnstown borough. decd.
Second and hnal account Of MIchaelMyers ad-
ministrator Ct Geo. NJ. Cree decd.
First and hnal account Of &. ]. Schnable ad-
ministraJor Of Carl Schnable. decd.
First and hnal account OF John O'Hara. admin
istrator Of Elizabeth O'Hara, late Of Munster
First and hnsI account of Daniel Henry ad-
minist-ator Of the estate OF Ellen Hawly, decd.
traitor c. I, =, Of John Campbell, late Of Chest
township. decd.
Second and hnai account Of p. Fisher. admin
istraior OF Hugh McGsnigle- late or Prospect
borough. decd.
Second and final account Of O. " Bennett and
Jos H: Braeken. administrators OF the estate Of
7. r. B-acken, late OF JohnstOwn borough. decd
First accom-: Of Anthony Kohler guardian OF
Mary FraDtz, minor child Of FrantI J. Frantz,
First and final account Of q. W. Balwin. ad-
ministrator of the estate OF Jane Bal win, late OF
JOhnstown borough, decd.
First and partial account of r. Deveraux and
John B. Eyer. executors Of Peter Dunn, decd.
Dora Betz exeeutrix of the estate of Joseph Betz
late OF Cambria borough. decd.
First account ot VIM Cole executor Of Michael
Mcclure late OF Richland township. decd.
First and final account Of &. J. Mayer admiE-
istrator c. {. a. of Jhe estate Of Elizabeth Knorr
decd.
First and fnel account Of Chas. J. Mayer ad.
ministrator of the estate Of Jno. Schetgen dec q.
First and hnal account Of WIN. Custer, guar
dian Of William Ream. Of Adams township.
First and tnal account OF Jno. H. Fisher ad-
minlstrator Of Owen o'Neill, late Of Prospect
borough, dec'a.
Second and final account OF William Barnett,
executor OF the last will and Testament Of Jno.
NJ. Turner, late ol JOhnstOwn borOu IN. decd.
First and nDal account Of A. r. Hum phreys,
administrator c. {. =. Of Morgan Humphreys, late
OF the borough Of JOhnstown. decd.
First and final account Of r A. Cooper. eXecu .
tor Of James Cooper, late Of COopersdale borough.
decd.
First and partial account Of Ephram Findlev.
administrator OF the estate OF Abel Findley, late
OF Wesf Tay Tor township. decd.
CELESTINE J. BLAIR.
EbensburR, May 10, 1889. Register.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1889-05-24
SherIn,s SnIes

Sheriff StIneman has advertised the fol.
properties at Sheriff sale at the Court
House on Monday, June 3rd, at 1 o'clock
z. ".
The interest OF G. \. Luther in Sc acres
Of land in Carroll township. about 80 acres
OF which are cleared.
The interest Of 4. Farrell iu IS acres Of
land in Barr township, about forty acres of
which are cleared.
The interest OF Jacob Thomas In SII acres
Of land in Elder township. upon which is
erected a frame house and barn, n grist
mill and saw mill.
The Interest OF Jacob Thomas in 1914 acres
OF unImproved land in Chest township.
The interest OF ID. E Hoilen in so acres
ot land In Reade township, having thereon
erected plank house and small stable.
The interest OF F. y. Burk 10 a lot OF
ground In GaIlitzin, haYinG thereon erected
4 building used as n hotel.
The interest OF NJ. J. Geatiug In 6 lot OF
ground In Taylor township.
The interest of w. NJ Gray In 100 acres
OF land in Reade township, having thereon
erected a two-story frame dwelling house
and stable.
The interest OF William Keith in % acres
OF land in Susquetanna township, having
thereon erected a two-story house and
barn.
The interest Of John Hips and Uriah
Lloyd II 80 acres OF land in Susquehanna
township, having thereon erected two
story plank house and log barn.
The interest of the same parties In no
acres OF land in the same township. having
thereon erected a plank house and frame
barn.
The Interest Of the same parties In 40
acres OF land In the same township, having
thereon erected a one and a half story plank
house aud a frame stable.
The Interest OF the same parties in 30
acres OF land in the same township, having
thereon erected plank house and log
barn.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1889-05-24
MhlskeN Kills.

How often are we yet to be told that
whissey kills Arsenic kill opium kills,
and so do hundreds Of other good remedies
XII II abused Instead Of used. But ask the
question, "Will whiskey cure p" ''Yes - is
the positive reply OF the most eminent ply
s4eIAns OF AL the land. Disease steals into
your system Ike a sneak thief into your
n"use' and often by negiecting bad cold,
We end our days In lingering, and wishing
Tor health--when, indeed. one bottle OF P,tre
WHtskev or Brandy would have cured the
cold. such goods may be scarce. bet they
ca" 90 found at Max Kleins. 81 Federal
street Allegheny. His silver Age" is the
only whisky endorsed by the doctors. You
can get the pure Guckenheimer. Finch or
Eioson Rye az S1.OO per quart or six quarts
Tor 800 Send for prlee list.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1889-05-24
Memorial Day.

l. is desirable that the approaching Mem
orial Day be observed in a becoming man
ner, and TO this end the G. \. r. have Sc
cured the services of q prominent speaker
for the occasion and desire the assistance OF
the different organizations aud citizens OF
this place TO make it a day worthy its OBJ
ject.
The procession will form on Julian street
in front OF Odd Fellows hall at ! o'clock
2. N. sharp in the following order, viz
lst, EbensDurc COrnet band.
End, Ebensburg Cadets.
3rd, Ebensburg pupils SIT. GallitzIn Sem
mary.
4th, Ebensburg Beulah Castle K. G.. z.
9TH, Ebensburg Dauntless. Fire company,
citizens and others.
9th, 5. of. V. drum corps.
9Th, ). OrV.
Sth, c.. 4. r. and all old soldiers.
sth, carriages containing flowers and
committee.
Line OF march from Julian street to Court
House yard where public services will be
held. after which procession will move from
Court House TO Catholic cemetery, thence
TO Congregational. theLce to Lloyd and
back 10 Center street and disband
81! persons are respectfully requested TO
close their places OF business between the
hours Of l and O'Clock. CoMsIIrTEE..
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MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED.

The following marriage licenses we're
issued by the Clerk OF the Orphans Court
FOR the week ending Wednesday, May 22d
1889:
Lewis Henry Mayer and Olive Frances
stephens. JOhns.own.
Jacob N. HOl.en and Anna N. Dingee,
Reade township.
Joseph 4. Seaman and Harriet Conrad.
Allegheny township.
VIM. Schroeder and Lena Thorn. Johns
town.
Mcclellan Menser. Johnstown and Lydia
Border. Bedford county
T. F. O'DOnnell and Maggie Long, Sum
NIT.
John &. +. Jones, Bra ddock and Katie
Owens, Cambria township.
Samuel 5 Walters and Mary j Lamber-
son, East Conemaugh.
Scott Wilson and Clarissa Fyock, East
COnemaugh.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1889-05-24
stabbIng Affair Near Ktugwooa

a Mr.. Shoemaker, who lives in the neighN
borhOod OF Ursina, was in Somerset Mon
day, and In answer to the inquiries Of sew
eral persons. said that he had heard, when
about ready to leave on the cars for Somer-
set, that fight had occurred that morning,
near Kingwood. in Upper Turkey foot town
ship, and that young man, OhIer by
name, OF that locality, had had his throat
cut by an italian The two men are in the
employ OF one OF the Lumber companies
working in that section, and they were both
under the influence Of liquor when the fight
occurred.
Mr.. Shoemaker received his Information
from Andy Ohler, father OF che young man
who was so severely hurt,
Later news was brought TO Somerset this
Tuesday morning that young Ohler had
died Of his wound and that the Italian had
been caught while attempting to make his
escape. How reliable this news is. or in
fact whether such an affair occurred. we
are unable 10 learn Somerset Democrat.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1889-05-24

ENNECUTOR.NOITCE-
IL Letters testamentary the estate OF
Mrs. Ann Davis. late Of Ekeusburg borough de-
ceased, having been granted me by the Register
OF Cambria county. Notice is hereby given to all
persons indebted 70 said estate 10 make payment
10 me- and those havinx claims against the said
estate will present them properly authenticated
for settlement. RICHARD L. DAVIS.
Executor Of Mrs. Ann Davis.
EOensburg, April L. 1883.
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FRIDAY, MAY 24TH. 1889.

at II O'Clock, A NJ. the interest of John Il Fiske
IN the following described Real Estate viz:
Cambria county, Pa. adjoining lands OF a II
FisEe Co. United Brethren Church and Mrs
Storeroom thereon erected.
z piece or parcel OF land situate In said
Fiske 4 Co. United Brethren Church. Marin
Nolan and Mrs. e. r. FisEe. containing Five
tWo-storied Frame Dwelling House. q Plank
House ana Frame Stable.
5. a piece Or parcel Of land situate IN said
township Of White, adjoining lands Of estate Of
A II LisEe, deceased, United Brethren Church
A. "a Fiske Co. Martin Nolan and Henry
Poster. containing Thirteen Acres. more or less
having thereon erected a two-starfed Plank shop
: A piece or parcel OF land situate in said
toNnship OF Nhite, adjoining lands OF John II
Fiske, United Brethren Church. Mrs. a. r
fisse and John W Buck, containing One Hun
dred Acres. more or less. and having thereon
erected two-storied Frame House and Frame
s. vein Of coal known as the Great Bend
vein, under land Of John GwIn. IN Resde town
ss4aiP. SG26Tia county Pa. adjoining lands OF
estate OF George TroxeI. deceased, Mrs b r.
EoEshey aud others, containing Eighty Acres
9. A lot Of ground in the village of Glasgow.
IN SAID teHnship OF Reade, adjoining lands sf q.
L; GlssgoS and samuel G; TrOxelI. and having
= piece OF parcel ef land IN said township.
o. keade adloinIng lands Of W p Walker,
and George Cree containing Seven Acres more
s. a lot Of ground in the village Of C;iasSou
in said township Of Reade, adjoining lands OF
% ChaTies Miller. David X Cree, - Blackburn
and Mrs susan Kelly.
TERMS OF SALE:
Ten per cent OF the purchase money 70 be
paid az the time Of sale, the balance OF one IN rd
az confirmation Of sale; one-third in six months
and one third in twelve months from the confirm
alton OF the sale. Deferred payments TO bear In
te7est and 10 be secured BY the Judgment bond
and mortgage Of .he purchasers.
NJ ID. kITTELI.
Assignee Of John II. Fiske ct ux
Ebensburg, Pa. May ID. Isss,
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A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.
n Notice IS hereby given that letters OF ad-
ministration cum testamento anneXO on the es-
tate Of Richard Mayors. late of Summerhill
township. Cambria county. Pa. deceased have
been granted 10 the undersigned. All persons
Indebted TO said estate are hereby notified 20
make payment to without delay. and those
having claims against the same will present
them, properly authenticated for settlement 70
HENRY NJ. HUGH.
Admir- OF Richard Mayors. decd.
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DIED.

DUNEGAN-Died at his home In Clear
held township on Thursday. May 16, 1889,
Mr.. Michael Dunegan, aged 81 years.
URBAN-Died at his home in CIearfeId
toWnship on Thursday, May 10th, 1889,
Mr.. FTAEeis Urban, aged AZ years.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1889-05-24
MARRIED.

CMULLEN-Married at ST.
Johns church in JohnstOwn on Thursday,
Miss Mary G. McMulIen, both OF Cone
maugh borough.
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Persons tC0Rting E.c-
.,r copies Of this Paper should
frrre their orders tCith tS at least
one 7rccE ia ddUaHce Of publication
dan.
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NOTICE
~ Notice Is hereby given that the following
accounts have been hied in the Court OF Common
Pleas Of Cambria county and VIII be confirmed
by said Court On the drst Monday OF June next
unless cause he shown 10 the contrary:
First and final account Of James T Myers,
trustee 10 sell real estate in case OF John Mona
han ". Lewis McDeTmlt No. IL December Term
1883.
Second and final account OF James Z. Myers,
ass gnee Of Samuel GIL.
First and rnal account Of Caleb a GRAY As
signee OF a.. q. McCombie.
First and nnal account Of Joseph Miller. a.
Stgaee OF John q. Noel ct uX.
II. A. SHOEMAKER, Proth'y.
Eoensbur2, May 10, lss9.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1889-05-24

FOR POOR DIRECTOR.
II The name OF Raphiel Hite OF Carroll t.vn-
ship IS announced as candidate for the nomina.
tiOn for Poor Director subject 10 the decision Of
the pemocrrtic primary election
Ebensburg, May S, lss9.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1889-05-24

EoR SALE
Il lot Of ground situate in the borough of
Tunnelhtll. Cambria county. Pa. fronting lie
feet on Portage street and extending back $50 ieet
having thereon erected two houses, one contain
ing rooms and the OtSer 3 rooms, The property
viii be sold separate together to suit purchas-
ers. For further particulars inquire of Michael
Donovan, Ebensburg. Pa.
MRS. MARY J, BYRNE,
EbensSu April 20. lsss.-Smo,
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Election Proclamation.
GOD SAVE TIE CoMoSwEAITH

IN OBEDIENCE TO THE REQUIREMENTS
Il OF the eighteenth article OF the Constitution
and in compliance with the provisions OF an act
Of the General Assembly. entitled. An act pre-
seribing the time and manner Of submitting to
the people for their approval and ratifcation or
rejection. proposed amendments to the Constitu-
ton. approved the eighth day Of March, A D.
one thousand eight hundred and eighty-n nine M
well AZ l. obedience TO writ issued in pursuance
hereof and n me directed ny James A Beaver
Governor Of the said Commonwealth OF PeunsyI-
vHnia, under the Great Seal Of the State at Har
rishurg. the 18th day Of April. A. D. 1850 n is
made the duty Of tie Sheriff oil every county
within this Commonwealth to give notice OF aid
election In the usual manner.-rherefore / Z .
G. Suneman. High sheriff or the County OF Cam.
bria. do hereby make kuown and give this public
notice TO the electors Of the county Of Cambria
that on
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1889-05-24

TUR SALE.-One full blood Holstein Fresiar
i male Calf. Call on or address
J. W. SHARBAUGH.
Carrolltown, Cambria county, Pa,
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at Duftons'
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1889-05-24

COR PROTHONOTARY.
To the Democratic voters OF Cambria cOun-
~. | hereby announce myself a candidate for
the nomination Of the Ofice OF PrOthOnOtRry. sub
iect 10 the decision OF the Democratic primaries
JAMES q. DARBY.
Conemaugh Bor-, First ward, March IS, 1889.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1889-05-24

TOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Il James NJ. Walters Of JOhnstOvn, Pa
Subject TO the decision Of the Democratic Prfma-
ries.
Ebeusburg March 10, 1859.
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SPECIAL ATTENTION.

SIC / Every male citizen twenty-one years OF
age. possessing the following qualifications shall
De entitled 10 vote at ali elections
lst. He shall have been citizen Of the United
States At least enc month.
Ind He shall have resided in the State at least
one year cor II having previously been quail
ned elector or native born citizen OF the State
sball have removed therefrom and returned with
IN ak months) Immediately preseedlng the cleo
ton
Srd- He shall have resided in the election
district where he shall offer 10 vote at least two
months Immediately preceding the election
4th- II tTenty-one years Of age or upward,
ne snail nave paid within two years State or
county tax. which shall have been assessed At
ieast two months and paid at least one month be-
sore the election.
SEC. 4, All elections by the citizens shall be by
ballot. Livery ballot vesed shall be numbered
IN the order in which IL shall be received and the
number recorded by tie election officers on the
list Of voters. opposite the name of the elector
who presents the ballots Any eleetor may
write his name upon his ticket, cause his name
the district. The election officers shall be sworn
or atnrmed not 10 disclose how aDy elector
shall have voted unless required 70 do so as a
witness in udical proceeding.
SEC. 5. Electors shall in all cases except trea-
son, felony and breach of surety OF the peace be
privileged from arrest during their attendance
on election, and in going 70 aRd returning there
from.
SEC. 9. Wheaever any Of the qualified eIec
tors OF this Commonwealth shall be in active
military service. under a reQuisition from the
President Of the United States. by authority
from this Commonwealth, such electors may ex-
ercise the right Of suffrage In all elections by the
citizens. under such regulations or shall be
prescribed by law, fully If they were present
st their usual place Of election.
SEC. Z. All the laws regulating the holding OF
elections by the ctiZenstfor the regulation elec
Tors snail be uniform throughout the state but
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1889-05-24
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

ITO THE DEMOCRACY OF CAMBRIA
L COUNTY / hereby announce myself as
4 candidate for the nOlainatIOn tor the ofhce OF
Register and RecOr ler a. the ensuing Democratic
Primary. GELESTINE J. BLAIR.
Ebensburg, March 20 Issg.
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nor DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
II To the Democratic voters OF Cambria
county. / hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the office OF District Attorney, subject 10
the rules Of the Democratic party.
DONALD Z. DUFTON-
EbensburE, April 20. lsss-
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1889-05-24
DEMONSTRATORS NUTICE.-

A DEMONSTRATORS NOTCE.-
n Notice Is hereby given that letters OF ad
miuistratiOn on the estate Of y L. Kern. late Of
WilmOre borough, Cambria county, Pa, deceased
have been granted 20 the undersigned. All per-
sons Indebted 10 said estate hereby notified 10
make payment without delay. nd those
having claims against the same viii present them
properly authenticated for settlement.
JOHN TrEL, Admir-.
WiImore. May p Isss.-6t.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1889-05-24

NOR PROTHONOTARY.
II To the Democratic voters OF Cambria county
! hereby announce myself as a candidate Tor the
ofice OF ProthonOtary. subject 10 the action OF
the ensuing Democratic Primary election
GEORGE G. MILLER.
Conemsugh Bor., May 10. 1889.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1889-05-24

4 DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE
~ Est. OF Rev John W. Denny, decd. Let
tiers OF admins tration the estate Of Rev. John
w Denny. late OF JOhnstoWn borough Cambria
county, Pa, deceased, having been granted to
the undersigned, all persons Indebted 10 said es-
tate are hereby nOtiEed make payment . me
without delay. and those having claims against
the same will present them properly suthentica-
ted Cor settlement to
JAMES DENNY.
Administrator Of Rev. John W. Denny, decd.
Great Bet, Butler Co, Pa, May 10, lsss.-st
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1889-05-24
A DMINISrRATRIx NOTICE

A DMINISrRATRIX' NOTICE
~ Letters Of administration the estate OF
James MsCiarity, late of Washington township.
Cambria county. deceased. having been granted
20 tns undersigned, all persons having claims
against said estate are hereby notined TO make
payment 10 me without delay and those having
claims against the same will present them, proper
y authenticated iOT settlement 10
ANNA MCCARTHY.
AdmlnistratriX Of James MCCARTHY, deed.
Cresson. Al pril 26, lSs2.-5t.
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IYOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
II + }. O'CoSSOE Of 'ohnstown, Penn A.
Subject 70 the decision OF the Democratic Primary
Election.
Ebcnsburg. Pa. May :. Iss9.
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ASSignee's Sale
or VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE

BY virtue OF an order Of the Court Of Common
flsas o. cambria county. Pa TO me directed, 1
VIII expose 10 public sale az the storeroam of
John II. Fiske, Agent, in Fallen Timber White
t0Mnshlp. In sall counfE of Gambia
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1889-08-08
A Long Wet speil.

Special umbrella makers 10 the
queen," read Mrs. Phunnyman.
There II is againl Ridiculousl
That's the way al prominent Lon.
don merchants conclude their adver.
tisements."
Mr.. Phunnyman-But it's ell right
for an umbrella maker to use that Ia
miliar expression.
Mrs. Phunnyman-How do you
mako that out
MIR. Phunnyman--Why, ever since
Victoria assembled tho thfone sho has
enjoyed an uninterrupted reign OF
fifty-two years. philadelphia Press
Mail advices from West africa con-
firm previous reports of the shocldng
privations to which Mr.. Stanley has
been subjected. II is stated that his
his hair has turned snow white, that
his clothes are In rags, and that he Is
without shoes, being obliged TO use
skins to cover his feet.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1889-08-08
OyerIaauling History.

The old story books made us believe
that on April 20, l775, Israel Putnam
was plowing III his field, when a mes
scnger arrived III hot haste with new.
of the battle of Lexington, and thai
the hero farmer unyoked his oxen and
left them to their fate, mounted horse
and was off to the north without sc
much as saying ''good-by" to those Of
his house.
And were we not brought up in the
belief that this line
They left the plowshare in the mold,
was inspired especially by his casel
And have not we, all of us, ever
since cur childhood been familiar with
pictures representing him plowing,
clad in frock as long as a nightgown,
which no farmer could wear at any
kind of work without imminent and
unacceptable peril Of being tripped ur
at every step he took-to say nothing
of turning furrow, when he would
be indeed fortunate if he did not find
himself under the plowshare2
And to know that after many
years that there was no plow in the
case-to find out that that, too, Is G
myth
1t was, indeed, the day after the
fight at Lexington, in the morning,
and Israel Putnam was at work on his
farm in Pomfret, Conn. But he was
building stone wall, with his hired
men; and he had on leather frock
and apron-the frock must have been
a short one; fancy one Of that ma
terial coming to his heelsl He took
off the apron, but did not wait to
change the check shirt he had worn
In tho field, and was off without de-
lay. He rode the same horse 100 miles
in eighteen hours and reached Cam.
bridge at sunrise the next morning.
Wide Awake.