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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1895-10-16
LIFE OF FRANKLIN.
VAS ONE OF THIS 0oUNTRY's
GREATEST MEN.
4 Most Interesting charaeter-He Ex.
cel1ed In More Points than Any
Othor American and Earned Fame
In Whatever Direction He Turned.
Man Among Men.


1t was 105 years ago that Benjamin
,reatest man this country has produced
de was certainly q most interesting
me. His life touches 80 many points
" interest, he was SO prominent in
many fields that history easily accords
aim a lofty rank. He was at once
philosopher, statesman, diplomat. sci
enlist, inventor and wit and as a writer
story of such a life cannot help but be
Interesting as illustrative Of how much
IN earnest man can make of himself
when to that end he bends every en-.
rgy of his mind.
Franklin's parents had gone to Bos
on some time before his birth and set
led there with a large family of chill
lren. Here the subject of this sketch
vas born In January, 17O6. He showed
n boyhood great preeocity and eager
y read whatever books he could lay his
lands on. His father wanted to send
him to Harvard and fit him for the min
lstry, but felt that this he could not
Afford In his straitened circumstances
and so took him in to his own chandler's
shop to teach him the trade. But
franklin -aesAked the work. and so was
lpprenticed to his brother, who had q
printing office. In 1921 this brother be-
gan publishing the New England Cour.
ant, the third paper published In Bos-
ton, and Franklin contributed various
articles to 1t. One Of these on political
matters gave SO much offense to the
authorities that the young author was
threatened with Imprisonment He
thought 1t was a good time for him to
get out OF Boston, and accordingly he
made his way to Philadelphia.
His Journey to that CITY was attended
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1895-10-16

Little remains to tell of this ill-bal
anced tale, where, though virtue is fairly
rewarded, vice is by no means chastised
as it ought to be. Justice, complete jus
tice, Is. however. rarely visible to the
naked eye: let us believe there is a secret
award which brings unerring punishment
to the evil-dOer, even though he flourish.
es as a green bay tree" In the eyes of his
neighbors.
A couple of years after what Nora con.
sidered her great deliverance. Mrs. LES.
TRANCE, in her tranquil home at Brookdale,
which it was arranged was to be her resi-.
dence so long as Mr.. and Mrs. Winton re.
mained in India, wrote as follows, in one
of her monthly letters to her step-daugh.
ter:
"You will, I am sure. be sorry to hear
that Clifford Marsden had a bad fall, out
hunting, last week. They tell me he rides
most recklessly; indeed, he is much
changed since his marriage. Mrs. Mars.
den, l must say, makes n capital lady Of
the manor, and is decidedly popular,
though somewhat exacting; but Mr.. Mars.
den is either silent and moody, or In
fierce high spirits. He is very thin. and
not nearly 50 handsome as he was. There
Is a curious, glazed, staring look in his
liked him; and he always shows the ut
most friendliness to Bea and to myself.
l never heard that he drinks too much,
but it is whispered that he eats opium.
He Is often away, and when Mt home
seems to take no interest in anything.
Madame is master and mistress, and peO-
pie appear to consider her rather neglect
ed by her husband. Mrs. Marsden shows
me all proper civility, but l feel she does
not like me; and i dare not encourage
Clifford to come here rs often as he
would like. 1t is reported that Mrs. Mars
den is trying to bribe Colonel Marsden.
the next heir who Is a bachelor. and
rather out at elbows. to Join her husband
in breaking the entail and then the estate
is to be settled on her. This may be mere
gossip; l cannot help feeling grieved for
Clifford: he seems so broken and hopeless
1.-The mail has not come In yet. SO l
shall send this off. I cannot tell you what
pleasure your descriptions of your delight.
full life up-country give me. and Bea, too.
looks eagerly for your letters. My kind
love to Mark. who, l am sure. Is pat
tern husband. What a narrow escape
you had of losing each other!'
(The end)
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1895-10-16
Gibbons Seven Autobioeraphies.

GlDDOn'S seven hutOD1O0rApnlcS.
Gibbon wrote his Roman history once
but the history Of his own life he wrote
no fewer than seven-or, indeed, eigh'
times The manuscript versions them
selves have been preserved among the
Gibbon papers, which since the histori'
ans death have remained in the safe
custody Of the Sheffield family. These
seven autobiographies, together with
Gibbons Journal and correspondence
are now to be published, and make one
Of the most interesting and important
items In John Murray's announcements
for the autumn publishing season. The
publication is a valuable result Of las,
years Gibbon centenary. The earl OF
Sheffield, who has an hereditary title
to the post, will edit these remains AM
contribute q preface.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1895-10-16
INDIANS PRESENT COMPLAINTS.
)galsllah and Brule sioux at the Interior
Department..

There was n picturesque scene in tho
1ffice of Assistant Indian Commissioner
smith, Washington. when about seventy
Ave Ogalallah and Brule Sioux OF Buffalo
Bills Wild West Show called to have ii pow
wow in regard TO affairs affecting their in-
gerests. The Indians were line specimens of
physical manhood, an were br iecleI with
ieathered heal dre,-, an lthsir textures werp
decorated with varieSatel cOlOrS Dt paint.
There were three squaws and one pIppopso
among them, the latter occupying tue atten-
ton of the laiy clerks. whp fcl 1t sugar and
treated the lite relS.,in 10 il ride on tho
elevator, much to its Ietight.
Several chiefs addressed Commissioner
Smith through an interpreter, reviewing
their affairs, AMI one Old warrior, who spoke
at length, said that if hs to- % the un-
fulfilled promises of the Government to tho
Indians the show would have TO be post
pOned, as it would take him two days to do
il. One of the principal complaints oi the
Indians was the reduction in the price paid
them for hauling freight.
Commissioner Smith replied 70 tho speak
ers. and explaine the action ol the G)yerrt-
ment in regard to their affairs. Colonel
Cody and Major Burke accompanied the In-
dianS.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1895-10-16
THE FIRST TEETOTALER.
Death of Rev. Joel Jewell at IA Ripe Old
Ace

AGE.
The death is announce Of tho man who
invented the word -. 'Ht otaler." His Eams
vas Rev. Joel Jewell. and he was born in
Durham, Greene County. New York, Feb
place among the pioneers of Sundav-school
temperance work. He was an active revi-
valist. and in order better t. prosecute his
religious laborS removed in 1897 from his
home in New York to TiO-a County. Pennsyl-
vania. In 1913 he entered the ministry as
IN ordained preacher. and for five years sup
,led the Presbyterian churches in the neigh
oorhood of his Tioga County home. He has
lad various charges in the rpurs" OF his long
ife. Through Mr. jewell originated the
word 'teetOtal." AT "a public temperance
Meeting in Hector, n. Y. in 1923. he intro
1uced into the pledge the letters 80. 7. for
'old pledge" which pleIge | against only
distilled liquors. and 1T" for .'total" in
,luding both distilled AMI fermentel liquors.
When names We're being taken, young man
n the gallery said, add my ry;3h aal "A t,
or am a T-tO-taler." IT j. Sliil, therefore,
hat the name teetotller originated here
more IL an four years before Dick Turner, an
Three years ago IA sharp discussion arose be-
ween Mr.. JEWELS friends and some friends
)f the EngliShman aS to wnp really had made
irst use Of the word. 1t appears that Mr.
Jewell adopte it after it hal been used by
his Young man in the gallery at his temper
lnce meetings, aud that h. hal employee it
frequently in his speeches AMI writings long
before it was applied in England.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1895-10-16

"A firm of Macclesfeld manufac-
turers has got an order to supply So,
600 muffiers for the British Navy.
in India every resident must, un-
der penalty of fine, have his name
written up at the entrance to his house.
The Austrian Government intends
to spend 29,00O,00O forins for new re-
peating rifles during the next few
years.
"A Caribou (Me.) fisherman landed
a nine-pound salmon with an alder
pole and a worm for bait the other
day.
Six near relatives of George INC
Calmon, of Biddleford, Me-, met vio-
lent deaths-the father, grandfather,
two brothers and two cousins.
"A Philadelphia preacher rejoices in
the appropriate name of Isaac Settem-
rite.
&C. E. Bradford, banker Of Au-
gusta, Wis, has contracted blood
poisoning from the habit of wetting
, his fingers on his lips when counting
money.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1895-10-16

1iN' once to fall In love.
Another friend was Sir William Keath,
ind this gentleman felt so great an af-
lection for the boy that he offered to
pet him up in business. He advised
Franklin to go over to England and
buy a printing press, promising to pay
his expenses and give him letters to
bome powerful people there. Franklin
JAILED; but when he arrived in England
ae found Keith had neither forwarded
money as he had promised, or letters,
md so he was left absolutely penniless
md friendless In a strange land. But
Franklin was the last one to be dis
mayed by such conditions and boldly
set to work, both to make friends and
and work. In both he was successful
and passed eighteen months In London,
during which he saw much and learned
. good deal, so that, when he returned
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1895-10-16
A FootbOat Race.

An interesting invention is that Of
Berlin man who, with light hollow
"footboats" strapped to his feet. las
Thursday ran a race on the Spree river
from Trapton to Colpnick. a distance
Of about ten miles. He did 1t so fast
that an eight-oared boat. rowed with
all possible speed by four expert oars
men, was unable to keep at his heels
The "footboats" are Of steel sheet. The
army administration Is now negotiat
Ing with the inventor for an outrig)
purchase Of his patent
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1895-10-16
Horrors of the Madagascar War.

The story of suffering in Madagascar
grows more serious with every mail. I'm
less General Yoyron's advance guard take
Antananarivo soon there seems some proba-
bility that the majority Of the French expe-
The sick list is appalling. The field h5spi-
tails are SO cramned that the men lie in tiers,
the top row touching the roof of the tent,
and there are not enough attendants LETT to
care for the sick. The chief base, SuberOie-
vile, is described as u perfect oven, where
none can escape fever or dysentery.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1895-10-16
A Torture indeed.

Belle-Isn't 1t horrible how Shs
Chinese women squeeze their feet?
Blanche-Yes; and that isn't Their
worst suffering. In China ones aR'
is counted two years back from tn
first birthday Fields WASH
ington.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1895-10-16

with every sort Of
Inconvenience, but
he finally reached
there one Sunday
morning with just
a dollar in his pock.
ct. However, he
soon found employ
,ment and friends,
among them a Mr..
Reed, with whose
daughter, Deborah,
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1895-10-16
A Mid-ContinentaI Exnnsition,
A firm of MacclesHald III

Indianapolis is preparing for a mid-con
inental exposition IN 1900.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-05-03
Real Estate Transfers.

TW Harrison TO Mary NJ Lind
say lot-Clark.
Boston j. Lee to John Lee, 10,
Clark.
NJ } Francis TO Mary NJ Payne,
lo:-Clark.
John L Griffin to Rosetta j.
Allen II acres $50 p.-Eagle.
Jorden Carter TO Alexander
Dutf-Clark.
H J Williamson to Carrie vii.
son 2 lots-Ten Mile.
J A F Randolph to Moses H,
Vanhorn ] int. in lot-Ten Mile.
R S Osborn to Guy } Osborn
int. in lot-Coal.
Mary F Washington TO c u
Ogden lot-Clark.
J S Lowe to Charity Paugh
dcfe-Grant.
Jacob D Eortney to j S Pigott
20 acres-Sardis.
J F Randolph to S D Bond j
lot-Ten Mile.
f F Carder to W H Corwin 194
acres-Ten Mile.
IA L Day TO L j Ayers 244
Union.
ES Courtney to W B Court
ney int. III rs acres-Umon.
A D Stewart to James T Har,
rison 80 acres-simpson.
Mary CCriss to same 80 acres
Simpson.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-05-03
Wool Wanted.

The ClMksburg Wooden Mills want
their usual supply of good merohantable
unwashed, medium wool and will pay
full market value for it delivered to their
agents. The agents commission Of one
cent per pound will be paid to the
farmer if he will deliver his wool direct
to the factory before June LIST This
offer is made to save the expense OF
taking up wool outside the factory. If
the grading is not satisfactory when
your wool is delivered privilege will be
given you to cancel tine contract. De-
liver Your wool TO the factory and get
the extra price. e5tf
Cl4ARKSBURG WOODEN MILLS.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-05-03
cherry Canln.

Miss Minna Flynn, OF New
burg, is visiting at Mrs. NJ. E.
Davis.
Mrs. DR.. Hupp and little son
Icy, are visiting in Marion coun-
ty this week.
Mr.. Robert McClain, of Dodd.
ridge county, was the guest of
his son L. S. McClain, Tuesday.
Our genial merchant, c. q,
Griffin has sold out to his part
ner, M. McClain, and secured a
position as travelling salesman
with a Fairmout house. We pre-.
dict abundant success for him.
Charley is a hustler.
We are pleased to be able to
report the recovery and return
of Mr.. Carl Raymond from the
Hospital at Weston. He arrived
here on Mondoy the Goth.
o. L.C.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-05-03
Notice.

Parties in the nelghborhood of
sardls, this county, holding two
notes of !. L. Sparks, and John
n. Sparks for $4,000 each OBJ.
tanned in heSardis coal deal will
please present the same for pay
ment at once. at the Merchants
National Bank, at Clarksburg,
B. II. Brown.
Clarksburg, May /, 1895.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-05-03

- = S%S WAA 0eeCA4 = 49, t+eS
Bills show here Thursday May o.
j. Karlins. the Jeweler. has
packed up his goods and will
open up in Grafton next week.
Miss Isola shlnn entertained q
few of her friends at her home
near town on Tuesday evening.
Free MasoDs will lind an article
in this issue that will interest
them.
The First Regiment Band will
give an open air concert to. night
friday at : o'clock, in front of
the court house.
Company D. National Guard,
was mustered into service at
Berkeley Springs by Col. R. E.
Fast last week.
Twelve persons received the
ordinance of baptism near Nor
rison's Chapel at Wilsonburg last
Sunday.
Pawnee Bills Wild West will
show here next Thursday May
9th, rain or shine. Come early
and avoid the rush.
Mrs. Myra Camden is here to
spend the summer after a de-
lightfuI soiourn during the vim
ter in Washington.
Rev. B. B. Evans spoke at the
dedication of the new l. o. o. F.
hall at Weston last Friday and
attended the literary exercises.
Wells and Haymaker will re
move their drug store to the
room below the Traders build.
ing, formerly occupied by Enoch
Tinsman in a few days.
Rev. A. NJ. Buchannon, of
Morgantown, will conduct the
regular services at the First
Presbyterian church, Sabbath.
May 9Th.
Rev. Mr.. Williams and family
will occupy the Russell Hornor
property. on Main street, which
has undergone thorough repair
ing, having been freshly painted
and papered.
Judge Golf is in Columbia, S.
e., holding a very interesting
term OF court. 1t is highly prob
able that the Governor of the
state and his officials will be
punished for disobeying the
Judges order issued at the
Clarksburg session.
Miss Etta McKeehan is in New
Mexico travelling and viewing
the natural scenery of that
romantic country. She is travel.
ing with Mr.. and Mrs. P. NJ.
Smith, Mrs. Smith being her
sister.
Wells & Haymaker are now
located opposite Lowndes', be.
low the Traders building. The
building in which they were
formerly located will be torn
down and a new one erec.ed in
its place.
Our genial friend. Mr.. P. /.
Lynch returned this week from
a visit to Pittsburg, where his
tw 0 accomplished daughters,
Mand and Florence are at school,
the former at Curry University
and the latter at the Pittsburg
Conservatory of music.
Mr.. Andrew Payne, of Idaho,
was visiting friends here this
week. He is son of Mr.. Frank
Payne, of Barbour county, and
was recently called nome on ac.
count of the serious illness of his
mother, whose death was men.
toned in these columns.
Rev. Il. f. Williams. the new
pastor of the Baptist church, ar.
rived in our city Tuesday night
and will begin his work on Sun.
day, May 9Th, preaching both
morning and night. He has made
a special request that every
member of his church. so far as
possible, be present at Sunday
morning service. No doubt the
the Baptists Will gladly honor
the request. 1t is also expected
that Rev. Cleon Reyes will be
present.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-05-03

Miss /. A. Bartlett has lot of
stylish trimmed hats, frames and
flowers that will be sold at cost
Call and see them. 24-2t.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-05-03

DR.. George NJ. Holt Denhst,
will be in his Clarksburg ONCE
May LIST, 1895, and remain
for ssdays. 34.tf
Mr.. j. E. Coon, of McAlphin,
attended the meeting of the
Broaddus directors at the Col.
lege last Tuesday.
DR. Fleming Howell was called
to Greenwood last week to see
see Mrs. Young. wife of the
postmaster at that place,
Mr.. VIM. Dawson has treated
his residence on Pike street 10 a
coat of paint and it now presents
a handsome appearance.
MIR. W. Brent Maxwell and
NJ. c. 9, Coffman have returned
from Randolph county where
they were surveying lands be-
longing to the FRANKLIN Maxwell
Estate.
Col and Mrs. Allen and daugh.
ter, Miss Jessie, have given up
their house on Pike street and
are now occupying rooms in the
Misses Smith property. formerly
the Baptist parsonage.
Little Mand and Lulu Dudley
arrived at the home of their
grand father Mr.. Joseph osburn
last week, having made the jour.
ney alone by rail from Memphis,
Tenn. They are now attending
the public school here.
DR.. Hannah, who recently
graduated in medicine at Balti.
more has returned with hisdiplo-
ma and decided to locate at Sar.
dis to practice his profession.
DIR. Hannah has by persistent
energy forged his way to the
front, and we hope he will meet
with success in his new field.
Mr.. Luther Raymond. Jr., has
been commissioned State muster.
ing officer Sons of Veterans with
the rank of First Lieutenant
Luther at present is attending,
school near West Point and not
at Sing Sing as was stated in
last weeks TELEGRAM.
DR.. E. N. Flowers, our city
health officer. has been urging
the residents of the city to keep
their premises free from filth of
all kinds. Let this be done and
there is no question about Clarks-
burg being one of the healthiest
cities in the country.
The price OF the st. Louis
Globe Democrat aud the TELE-
GRAM for one year is 1925 after
May 1st, 1896. This is saving
of % cents. Remember that the
Globe Democrat is one of the great
Western Republican journals and
comes twice a week.
Big drive in Millinery. Every.
body can afford a new hat, for we
give you your choice for fifty
cents, and we have hundreds to
select from. Miss e. &. Roger.
1t is a noticeable fact that just
now when nature is clothing the
hills and valleys in the beautiful
habiliments of spring the crimson
tinge is also fast fading from the
olfactory organ of the habitual
tippler. All this falls, as Bob
Shuttleworth remarks. like a
benediction on these rum stained
physiognomies and IS the good
work of Jasper, the face bleacher.
Those who want to take out
shares of Building Association
stock should remember that they
can commence any time with the
Home Builders Building and
Loan Association. You don't
have to wait for the end of a
series or year. but the books are
always open at D. X Reed & Co.'S
store. 2ltf
The great council of West vir-
GINA, Improved Order of Red
Men, will kindle its twenty fifth
annual council fire in the city of
Charleston on Tuesday, the
seventh sun of Flower moon, &.
S. D. 404 9th May. 1881 and
will remain in session for the
rest of that week. The order
numbers thirty nine tribes dis.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-05-03

are uuV announcing
the grand jury ball.
Band concert tonight IN front
of the court house.
The American flag now floats
from the lofty tower Of the Trad.
ers building.
We have buyers for three
farms in Harrison county. Send
US a description of yours. The
Southern Real Estate Exchange
Clarksburg.
Miss Grace Tannehill on ac.
count of i'll health gave up her
school work at Broaddus this
week and returned to her home
in Pennsylvania.
We are pleased to see Rev. G.
L. White again enjoying good
health. He has had pretty
serious time of it. He goes 70
Morgantown next Sunday to
preach.
Editor Davis, OF the Ne,es, is
spending a few days with friends
IN New York and Col. Wilbur
Conkling Morrison sings the
quill with q master hand during
his absence.
Col. Wilbur c. Morrison the
bard of Adamston, +" and one Of
the most urbane and versatile
geniuses of his sex was a pleas
ant visitor at the TELEGRAM of.
fee this week.
At the Liberty church near
Rockford, on the third Sunday
in May there will be held a sing.
ing association. 1t will be CON
Quoted by Prof. Kemper and
over 100 well trained singers will
participate.
See Pawnee Bills advertise
ment on page 9th OF this issue,
He will be here on Thursday
May 9th. Don't fail to see the
first show of the season. Bring
your cousins and your sisters and
your aunts with you.
Mr.. John L. Ruhl spends the
greater part of his time looking
after his business interests in
Grafton but we are glad to still
claim him as a Clarksburg citi
zen and have him spend Sundays
with US.
We are pleased to see Messrs.
George and A. c. Moore succeed.
ing so nicely In the Wholesale
Produce business formerly con,
duesed by Mr.. j. W. Thorn & Co.
They are the enterprising sons
of that grand old veteran Mai.
A. @. Moore whose friends in
this section of the State are le-
gion.
Hon. G. w. Lynch went to Co.
lumbus this week to urge Gov.
Mckinley TO grant a requisition
for Morris Reeves the man who
traded Willis, of Bridgeport. an
imaginary tract OF land in Vir.
GINA for a fine horse. The Gov
ernor heard the argument of Mr..
Lynch and of Reeves attorney
but refused to grant the requisi.
tion until more evidence was pro
duced.
The marriage CT DIR. NJ. $.
Holt the famous Weston editor
and talented disciple of A1scula-
Plus. to Miss Leila Dew, of Salem,
was a su prise to the many
friends of the Doctor in this city.
To be sure the Doctor has al
ways known the incest girls in
the world are in old Harrison
but we hardly expected him TO
ride in on the matrimonial fast
express and acquit himself so
CALAMITY. Matt thisis so awful.
ly sudden ! But accept the TELE-
GRAMS heartfelt congratulations.
Ex-postmaster D. w. Bough-
ner and Hon. Chas. j. Golf have
been elected representatives to
the National Republican League,
the latter as the delegate and
the former as alternate from this
district. The National League
meets at Cleveland June 10, 1895.
Every indication points to a
grand gathering of representa-
tive Republicans and West Vir.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-05-03

Pawnee Bills Wild West show
will give one of its instructive
and amusing entertainments on
Corral lot in Clarksbure on next
Thursday May 9th. Free street
parade at 10 a. m.