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Year: 1869

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SON Ind Citizen:


Sunday afternoon the Fort
Wayne Railroad sent a constrac-
ton train up the road preparatory
to the commencement Of work on
Monday morning, as is the usual


custom. The engineer, anxious


of course, to make his Sunday


work as short as possible. rushed


the train out of the depot and a


round the curve TO the bridge at


the top of her speed. Upon arri-


wing at the bridge, however, he
saw that which caused him to re-


verse the engine and apply the
brakes with all his force. A man
with his wife and two children
were on the narrow portion Of the
bridge, where It's only just wide
enough tor train to pass, about
midway of its length Of 600 feet.
Neither end could be reached bv
the imperiled family before the
train would rush upon them: but
the father and husband was equal
TO the emergency. Catching up
the children in his arms, he told
his wife be would tend to them,-
and bade her run toward the end
of the bridge, until the train should
reach her, and then jump into the
water. She must run for her life,
as her safety depended on her get
ting near enough to the shore to
End shallow water before being o.
yer taken by the train. She did
as he directed, and when she felt
the hot breath ofthe iron monster
she jumped from the bridge, fortu-
nately alighting in not more than
two feet of water and weeds, and
the train passed her in safety
But what of the father and little
ones? he could not run with them;
and while almost distracted with
fears for his wife's safety, he was
bound to find some escape for them.
Taking the little ones in his arms
be cOolly and steadily, in the face
of the approaching train, lowered
himself with them to brace be-
meath the bed timbers, and there
held them fast within a few feet
of the water, while the train came
laundering over them. About the
time the engine reached the CEN
tire of the bridge the exertions of
the engineer and brakemen eflec-
ted the stoppage of the train;
aud their assistance was rendered
to extricate the frightened family
from their yet perilous position,
and they went on their way thank.
full for their deliverance.
Year: 1869

The New York Express says /:
The hotels are full of Southern
men. These people, notwithstan-
ding the harsh treatment they are
receiving, do not hesitate to come
forward and spend their first mon
ey since the war among, and for
the benefit of, many of their per-
secutors. They make a princely
return for the plague Of carpet-bag-
ger.
Year: 1869

A young man in Kingston, N.
T., went to see his girl the other
night and when he started home,
thenight being dark, his inamora-
ia gave him red paper lantern to
light his lonely way. He took the
railroad track and was walking
leisurely along, his mind no doubt
filled with pleasant thoughts of the
fair one be had just left, when his
reverie was ended by some one in
the rear, who gave the Chinese
lantern a kick that sent it flying.
"Confound you,p said the person
behind, "here I've been slowing
my train for the last two hours on
account Of that red light" and look
ing behind him the young man
saw freight train, whose engi-
neer had disturbed his medita-
tions.
Year: 1869

The diffusion of knowledge in
Kentucky is shown by the fact
that a man is travelling through
the southern portion of the State
and deriving large income from
pretending to teach practical arith-
metic in a few hours, at a total
expense of three dollars a head.
Year: 1869

Nothing is lost. The drop of dew


That trembles on the leaf or flower
Is but exhaled to fall anew


In summers tender shower;
Perchance to shine within the bow


That fronts the sun at fall of dayi
Perchance to sparkle in the flow


Of fountains far away.
So with our deeds, for good or III,


They have their power scarce understood,
Then let us use our better will


To make them rife with good;
Like circles on lake they go,


Ring within ring, and never stay,
OH that our deeds were fashioned so


That they might bless alway.
Year: 1869


board.


Earl Rogers stood at his post
pale and silent, yet altered and
watchful.


By the head light on the loco
motive he could see the track for
half a mile ahead, and his keen
eye scanned every inch of the way
as the train swept on.


Past Roman station-past the
Mill Cut, past Hills embankment,
and they plunged into the belt of
the woods which skirted Rocky
River.


Suddenly as they swept around
the curve Earl's cheek whltened
and he drew his breath in quick
and hardl


What he saw before the train,
warned him that only death and
destruction lay ahead.


He could probably save himself
by leaping of, but that would doom
all on board. Not a second did he
wait ! The sharp whistle to down
brakes sounded--he reversed steam
and did everything in his power
to stop the train.


When he saw that his efforts
were in vain, that the obstacle
which lay across the track only a
few rods in advance could not be
avoided, he sprang over the wood
box and unlocked from the car
riages. The engine, released from
the drag, shot ahead, and the next
instant plunged forward into the
gulf:


There was crash-a succession
of shrill whistles from the escaping
steam, and all was still.



Not one of the carriages went
down, the first one halted on the
bank of the abyss as if the more
fearfully to impress upon the
minds of the passengers the terri
BILE danger they had escaped.


Before the train had come to a
stop l had jumped out, and was
flying forward looking for Earl
Rogers.


They pointed to the river in an
swer to my inquiries, and seizing
a lantern from the hands of one of
the brakesmen, l soon climbed
down the bank and found him.


He lay under the wreck of the
locomotive, pale and bloody, with
no breath coming from his icy lips.





The two stokers were o little
way off, stone dead.


am an old man, but | did not
feel the weight of that poor fellow
as I carried him up the bank, and
on to the house of Domain, which
happened to be the nearest resi-
dence,


Of course old DemaiD could not
refuse him admittance under the
circumstances, and in five minutes
Laura was with me trying to re-
store the liteless man to conscious
ness.


She was all courage and hope :;
but for her we should have given
him up for dead, and | to this day
firmly believe that her presence

and her care brought him back
from death.


She never finched while the
surgeon amputated his leg at the
knee, it was the only way to save
him, DIR. Green said, and Laura
held the poor head of the patient
to her bosom and his hands in hers
through the whole operation.


The accident, it was found, had
been occasioned by stick of tim
Der pinned across the track, and
the railroad company offered five
thousand dollars for the discovery
of the rascally perpetrator.


No matter how we found it out,
but it was ascertained positively
that Prince Carleton was the gull
ty party.


He confessed it when we had
him snug and safe, and said that
because he wanted Earl Rogers out
Of the way, and because he hated
tbo rhola conoaYn (meaninp the
Year: 1869

FROM NEW York TO Sr. LOUIS ny WATER.
Captain Joseph Brown yesterday left the city for
New York, his mission being to charter vessel to
make tile experimental trip OF which so much has
bered that this Is only an experiment and a fair
trial only can demonstrate the success or failure OF
the project whether the circumstances favor fair
trial at this time cannot now be tod and therefore
II would be prudent Tor our merchants and others
not to be too sanguine In the premises Neverthc.
less Captain'Br seems to have confidence thai
with the vessel once chartered, there need be 10
fears about being able to bring her to 81. Louis aud
take her back 10 New York safely, and that with a
Jtps 2k
Year: 1869

THE President is getting tiled of
the persistent Kentuekians. On Mon
day last he was visited by a number
to see about some offices. when he told
them he had much more trouble with
their State than any other. that in no
case had he made an appointment
but he was Immediately set upon by
those opposed to the successful candi-
date and assured he had certainly
made a most wretehed selection, and
he added, he was quite at loss how
to move in any Kentucky case. The
truth is, that State is in a mixed cOndi-
ton.
Year: 1869

SINCE writing the article which sp-
pears on the second page of the
JOURNAL. with reference TO the ap-
parenily interminable saloon ques-
ton, We received a call from Sheriff
MILLER, who thinks we have done
him great injustice. He alleges that
if any of his bailiffs busted them
selves furnishing the Grand Jury with
the names of persons visiting beer
saloons on Sunday, they did so in vio-
lation of his express command 60 the
contrary. and did he know that asy Of
them had done so, he would at once
remove them from their position. We
confess to great surprise at the temer-
ity of some of these bailifs in thus
violating the instructions of their
chief, but cheerfully give Mr. MILLER
the benefit of his disclaimer


The Sheriff also thinks that We are
not posted with regard to the poll
tics of the saloon-keepers who have
been indicted for selling without
license and on Sunday. He has fur
nished US with a complete list of all
who have been indicted for selling
liquor or beer since the organization
of the Criminal Court. classified po-
litioally. We accept the Sheriff's
classification, not knowing anything
Of the. politics Of the parties ourselves,
but take the responsibility of adding
to the Sheriff's list of names the
number Of indictments found against
each individual, as they have been fur
niahod Us By the Deputy CLERK.
Year: 1869

TIE Indianapolis people propose to
invest in the Holly system Of water
works. & charter for a company has
been agreed upon. which will be acted
upon on Monday night next. The
Journal says the Council will un-
doubtedly grant the charter. Is the
new water dog any more acceptable to
the Mirro1.2
Year: 1869

NOT MUCH BEHIND. In a small town on
the Schuylkill river there is church in which
the singing had run down. One evening the
clergyman gave out hymn, which was in met.
rlcal measure rather harder than usual, and a
deacon led off. Upon its conclusion, the min
lister rose and said:


" Brother B will you please repeat the
hymn as | clnnot pray after such singing"


The deacon very composedly pitched into
another tune, and the clergyman proceeded
the book to give out the second hymn, when he
was interrupted by the deacon gravely rising up
aud saying in voice audible to the congrega-
ton:


VIII Mr.. C--make another prayerP II
would be impossible for me to sing after such
praying as that!" 'O'n
Year: 1869

:. AN EASTERN SroRY.-A poor Arab travel


ing III the desert met spring of clear, swee


and sparkling water.


Used as he was only to brackish wells, such
water as this appeared to his simple mind wor
thy OF monarch, and filing his leather bottle
from the spring, he determined t. 90 and pre-
sent 1t to the caliph himself


The poor man Travelled long way before hc
reached the presence of his sovereign, and laid
his humble offering at his feet The caliph al
not deSpl~e the little gift brought to him with
so much trouble. He ordered some of the w.
ter to be poured into cup, drank it, and
thanked the Arab with a smile, ordered him To
De presented with a reward. The courtirrS
around pressed forward eager to taste of the
wonderful water; but, to the surprise of ALL
Tue clIlph forbade them to touch single drop.


Alter the poor an had quilted the royal
presence with light and ioytul heart The
caIlph turned to his cOurticrs and thus explain
cd his conduct:


" During the travels of the Arat," sail lie


the water in his leather bottle became impurc
and dl>ta>tcful But it was an offering of love
ana as such have received it with pleasure
But well knew that had suffered another to
partake OF It, he would not have concealed his |
disgust and, therefore. | forbade YOU not tn
touch the draught, lest the heart of the no o1r
man should have been wounded"
The act OF the caliph was worthy of Chris.
ian gentleman Read the story over again,
hInk about 1t, and try to remember it when
some one, more simple minded than you are.
exposes his ignorance while trying to do you a
Year: 1869

AT the famous White Pine mines man WAC
recently hIrred to dig grave for one who had
dled there When the funeral procession arriy-
t ca al the grave, the digger was in it, and re-
t tu'eq 10 leave decllrlng that he had struck
body to be buried . in the hole, AWNING 'lo
Year: 1869




We learn from the Cincinnati papers OF the death
OF this gentleman few days ago at Cambridge City,
Ind. The deceased was o native Of North Carolina,
but moved to Indiana while quite young man.
He took active part In the politics OF the State
and to his energy was due the organization OF the
Agricultural Society OF Indiana When the rebellion
broke out he raised regiment Of volunteers which
he led to the field, and during the war served with
distinction. Soon after the battle Of Antietam
Major General Hooker earnestly recommended
him for promotion as gallant, able
Brigadier General Of Volunteers, and
In that position served until after the surrender OF
Lees army, when he was honorably mustered out
OF the service at his own request sickness and
wounds being the OF his leaving the service.
Subsequently he ran against Hon. George w. Julian
for Congress and defeated. Discovering that his
defeat was due in great measure to statements
made during the canvass Affecting his character and
loyalty, and meeting Mr., Juinn IN the ladies' room
OF the depot at Richmond, Ind, he knocked down
that gentleman and cowhlded him until the by
ISLANDERS interfered. few days later he published
lengthy article defending his course and alleging
gross provocatlon. A little over one year ago Gene
raj Meredith obtained position under the govern
ment at the South, and was there performing the
duties OF his ofilce until Illness compelled his re-
turn to his home IN Indiana
Year: 1869

CAUTION TO SERVANT MAIDs.-The Rochester
U,li0n gives q thrilling account Of how servant
maid In that city was seized one night In the absene0
OF the family, bound hand and foot, gagged threat
ened with revolver, and made fast to the leg OF .
sofa by an unmannerly villain, who proceeded to
ransack the house. tear up beds-distributing their
contents about the noOrS-upsetting furniture and
raising old Ned generally but who departed without
stealing anything Servant maids should be upon
their guard when alone particularly when they are
likely to be tied to the legs OF sofas. n.
Year: 1869

laugh was heard, not joyous note,


..oBr friend to the bridal we hurried;
xot,rit discharged his farewell shot,


A, the bachelor went to be married.
We married him quickly to save his fright,


our heads from the sad sight turning;
And sighed, a. We stood in the lamps dim light,
To tbiuk that he was not more discerning.
To think that bachelor free and bright,
And shy Of the sex We found him,
should there at the altar, at dead OF night,
Be caught IN the snare that bound him
F., and short we're the words we said,


though of wine and cake pnrtaking,
We escorted him home from the scene of dread
While hi. knees were awfaly shaking.
Slowly and sadly VIC marched him down


From the first TO the lowermost story;
And we never have heard or seen the poor mar
Whom we left alone in his glory.
Year: 1869

We long for the day when this custom
shall be absolete. 1t is unbacoming the tru-
ly afflicted one. The wearer says by the
black garments: II have lost dear friend.
| am in deep sorrow" But true grief does
not wish to parade itself before the eye oi
the stranger; much less does it assert Its
extent. The stricken one naturally goes a.
part from the world to pour out its tears.
Real affection seeks privacy. 1t is no re-
spect to the departed friend to say we are in
sorrow. IF we have real grief, it will be dis
covered When God has entered house
is time for religious meditation and com
munion with God on the part of the surVi-
vors. How sadly out of place, then. are the
milliner and Gressmaker, the trying on OF
dresses and the trimming of bonnets. There
is something profane in exciting the vanity
of young girl by fitting waist or trying
on hat, when the corpse of a father is ly-
ing in an adjoining room. 1t is sacrilege
to drag the widow forth from her grief to
be fitted for gown, or to select veil. Ii
is often terribly oppressive to the poor. The
widow, left desolste, with half dozen lit
tie children, the family means already re,
duced by the long sickness Of the father,
must draw on her scanty purse to pay for a
new wardrobe for herself and children,
throwing away the goodly stock of garments
already prepared, when she most likely
knows not where to get bread for those
little ones Truly may fashion be called 6
tyrant, when it robs a widow of her las
dollar. Surely your sorrow will not bs
questioned, even if you should not call il
the milliner to help you display it. Do mo-
in your afliction, help to uphold a custom
which will turn the affiiction of Jour poorel
neighbor to.deeper poverty, as veil as sor
row.-The Central Baptist.
Year: 1869

In the still solemn hours OF the departed
night, wall of anguish fioated up from a
grief stricken mothcr-a sroan of agony es-
caped the lips of suffering father. A lit
tie wee form in It's crib broathed slower and
slower, little heart huttered fainter and
fainter, little pale cheeks grew colder and
colder, little white fingers clasped tighter,
and through the doorway entered the white
winged angel and tenderly clasped to her
bosom and bore away to the eternal throne
the spirit past suffering, Darling is dead
No more viii her little glad voice ring out to
tease and vex you. Never again will you
listen to the patter of the chubby feet. In
its narrow home hes, this morning, the form
that every night knelt down with upturned
angel face and clasped hands to repeat the
little prayer:


Now lay me down to sleep,


pray the Lord my soul to keepl"


Somebody darling is dead. If you and
[ are not grieving, only next door may the
solemn Grape tell the passer that death is
there. Every day some little spirit scars
away to the right hand of him who loves
them best Of all. Some little form-some
little miniature Of us grown old-is every
day tenderly placed in its hower-decked cof
fin. Children of the rich, children of tht
poor-all are one with death, and poverty
does not scar the heart so that grief canno
| creep in.


All were children once-all have felt child
hoods qriefs, wept childhood $ tears, shared
childhoods happy joys. The old man o
to. day, almost child again in his thoughts
and deeds, once was a merry laughing boy
all days to him were days of sunshine, anC
he sighed when he thought of the many
many years ere time would make of him {
man. He has felt the greater griefs of boy
hood, the rude shocks OF manhood the goot
and the evil in men and the world, and h
looks back to the days of youth to think tina
time has SO soon made him old. Somebody
darling always is dead-alRays can we Sc
the weeds of widowhood, the sad faces c
orphans, hear sobs of grief and feel th
bitter tears of anguish. To-day the crap
is on yon door-to- morrow it may give it
bitter sign from yours. Life-death-etel
nifty! And yet how seldom do we think t
drop kind words, TO be child again in ger
erous deeds to fellow men.
Year: 1869

COMFORT FOB TEA DRINKERs.-In the
life of most persons period arrives when
the stomach no longer digests enough of the
ordinary elements of food TO make up for
natural daily waste OF the bodily substance
The size and weight of the body begin to
diminish, more or less preceptibly. At this
time tea comes in as medicine to arrest
the waste, and TO keep the body from fall
ing away so fast, and thus to enable the less
energetic powers of digestion still to supply
as much as is needed to repair the wear and
tear of the solid tissues. No wonder, there
fore, that tea should be favorite on the
one hand, with the poor, whose supply of
substantial food is scanty, and on the other,
with the aged and infrm, especially of the
feeblcr sex, whose powers of digestion and
whose bodily substance have already began
to fail. Nor is it surprising that the aged
female, who has barely enough of weekly
income to buy what are called the necessa-
ries of life, should yet spend portion Of her
gains IN purchasing her ounce Of tea. She
can live quite as well on less common food,
when she takes her tea along with it while
she feels higher, at the same time more
cheerful and filter for her work, because Of
the indulgence
Year: 1869

The Menomonee wis. Herald ad7ertis-
es for boy to learn the printing business,
and has mo objection to his knowing more
than We do," bat wants him to "agree to
have it take him more than three months
to learn the trade, -
Year: 1869

A New Orleans attorney had for client
young woman whose leg had been bitten
by dog and he referred to the circumstance
as en- injury to that elongated member
which assists in sustaining the body in its
efforts at locomotion. -
Year: 1869

A smart old lady at Portland, few days
sgo, was seen on railroad track short
distance before the train. The engineer
whistled and rang the bell, but to nc
purpose She continued to walk on until
she was unceremoniously seated on the COW,
catcher When the train completely stop
ped she alighted and very pleasantly said to
the engineer, Il heard your whistle, but
thought it was from a tug boat. [ am much
obliged 70 you for stopping"
Year: 1869

Nothing on earth can smile but human
beings. Gems may fash reflected light, but
what is a diamond flash compared with an
eye-fash and a mirth- fash? A face that
cannot smile is like bud that cannot bios
som, and dries up on the stalk Laughter
is day and sobriety is night, and smile is
the twilight that hovers gently between both
and is more bewitching than either.
Year: 1869

Here is dismal effort of the Chicago Re
publican, which passes for very good joke
in the breezy locality A New York shirt
maker claims to have fallen heiress to one
hundred thousand dollars, but her enemies
contend that she is the victim of chin
Year: 1869

A marrying bachelor an1iously asks if it
would be of any use to attempt to make love
to young lady after one has stood on her
dress until he could hear the gathers rip at
the waist? If he would re dres, the wrong,
she probably would not reject his address