ljc tim4 Nut) Blaomficfe Ja.
27i V. B. Mutual
Aid Society of Pennsylvania,
Tranent the following plan for consideration to
Uch persons who wish to become members:
The payment of BIX DOLLARS on application,
FlVEllOLLAKS annually for foiib tbahs, and
thereafter TWO DOLLARS annually during life,
with pro-rata mortality assessment at the death
of each member, whloh for the Fibst Class l as
follows:
J..JASMM-
A" ment
Age
ment
1 70
1 80
1 2
2 04
2 16
2 28
2 40
2 45
2 60
2 65
2 60
2 65
15
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17
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19
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22
23
24
2T
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27
60 28 73 41 92 64
01 29 74 42 M 55
62 30 75 4.1 W M
SI 77 44 W 57
M 32 79 45 1 00 68
(15 33 81 46 1 OS 69
) 34 83 47 1 12 60
67 35 85 43 1 13 61
68 36 86 49 1 24 62
69 37 87 60 1 30 63
70 33 88 61 1 40 64
71 39 89 62 1 60 65
72 40 90 63 1 60
Will entitle a member to a certificate of ONE
THOUSAND POLLAHS, to be paid at his death
to his legal heirs or assigns, whenever such death
tnav occur.
- A memlHir, or his heirs, may name a successor!
but II nonce oi me acain m a inrmiit-i to ino m-
retary is not accompanied with the name of a sue
nay,,v timn tim Miwlutv will nut in a successor and
llli the' vacancy, according to the Constitution of
the Society. ... . . ,
Hhould the member die before his four pay.
ments of ilne ttotlar are made, the remaining un
paid part will be deducted from tho one. Thousand
Dollar due his heirs; his successor will then pay
only tiro oHflrannually during his lifetime, and
the mortality assessments. . . .
WA. Male and Female from fifteen to sixty-five
years of ae, of Rood moral habits, in good health,
hale, and sound of mind, irrespective of creed, or
race, may become members. l"or further lnfouia-
tlou, address I- w. CKAUiYii.it,
(Sec'v U. II. Mutual Aid Soc etv.)
LEBANON, I' A.
Agents Wanted I
Address
D. 8. EARLY.
31 8m pd llarrisburg, To.
POLITICAL CAMPAIGN
OF" 187U.
GRANT & WILSON,
GliEELEY & BKOWN,
Campaign Caps,
CAfES AND TOUCHES,
k Transparencies .
' and Banners,
With Portraits or any device tor all parties.
Bilk, hunting and Muslin Flags of all sizes on
Jiand or made to order. Chinese ';n,'rl" "x".11
u...t..a. P.H.. TiiiiUums. 1 Ire Works. .c
if ' Clubs fitted out at the lowest
lutes at
WM, F. SCHEIBLE'S
CAMPAIGN DEPOT,
49 South Third Street, Philadelphia,
BEND roll CIKCULAB,
6 27 13t
t a y-i-v-v TO UK OltKWTEO TO
JSO-AJIIll MUTUAL FOLIC HOLDEK8.
The Pennsylvania Central Insurance Company
having had but little loss during the past year, the
annual assessment ou Mutual Tol icy -holders will
not exceed B0 per cent, on the usual one year cash
rates, which would be euual to a dividend of 40
per cent, as calculated In Stock Companies, or a
deduction of 2 per cent, on the notes below the
usual assessment: and as the Company has over
smooo in premium notes, the whole amount cred
ited to mutual policy-holders, over cash rates, will
amount to Jl.ouo. Had the same policy-holders In
sured In a Stock Company, at the usual rate, they
.. .i.i i. ...... ....I.I ti mm morn than It has cost them
In this Company.' Yet some of our neighbor
agents are running about crying raua i j-inuui
-.wl .llara tl.u, a imil ll.ll (Mllll I i:ill V niUSt lllll.
Hut they don't say how many stock companies are
failing every year, or how many worthless stock
companies are represented In Terry County
it'ls'a well-known fact that a Mutual Company
cannot break.
25tf
Seo'y of Penn'a Central Insurance Co.
HEMOVAL!
Merchant Tailoring Establishment.
THE subscriber respectfully Informs the nubile
that he has removed his MERCHANT TAIL
MNM ESTABLISHMENT from " Little Store
In the Corner," to room formerly occupied by J.
O. shatto. Dentist, where may be found at all
times, a variea assortment oi
Cloths, Cassimers and Testings,
With a complete Une of
Tailor Trlmmlnn;t,
Of the best quality. Those desiring to purchase
ftiMiu niMiiis. at Reasonable nrices. and have
them made In the LATEST STYLE, will please
give us a call. . 8 H. BKCK,
Also, a good assortment of
SHIRTS, SUSPENDERS, COLLARS,
NECK-TIES, HOSIERY, Sc., So.,
On hand at low prices.
A. K FRANCISCUS &Ca,
No. 513 Market Street,
PHILADELPHIA, '
Have opened for Mm FALL TKADli, the
largest and best assorted Stock of
' PHILADELPHIA CARPETS,
Table. Stair, and Floor Oil Cloths,
winrfi.iu Mlnwlo. unrl Paiier. Curimt Chain.
Cotton, Yarn, Hatting, Wadding, Twines. Wicks
Clocks. Looking masses, raui-y diihukih. iinmum,
Muskets, Huekets, finishes. Clothes wringers,
vwden anu willow ware,
IN TUB UNITED STATES.
Our large Increase In business enables us to sell
at low prices, and furnish the best quality of
CJoods.
' . , SOLH AOBNTS VOHTI18 .
Celebrated American Washer,
- Price $5.50.
TUB MOST PEP.KKCT AND SUCCESSFUL
WASIIKH EVER MADE.
AfiKVTH WANTED KOll THE AMERI
CAN WAbllEH In all purts of the Slate. 57 l it
' Presidential Campaign !
Cuih. Cum'sj and TorrlM'sj !
Bend for Illustrated Circular and Trice List.
. . .CUNNINGHAM U1LL, Manufacturers,
No. 2U4 Cliuiicii Hthkft, '
Julyl6, lS72-3Hml , IVlULADELrillA.
' Town Lot for Sale.
f OCATED In Ickesburg, on West at,
onooslte
, J J the
ttcforiued vhuicU.
The improvements
A LARGE DOUBI.BJ FRAMIO HOU6B
AND Fit AM 111 BTAliLE.
For particulars call or address.
J. W. BICE, ,
"w Ickesburg Perry Co., Fa.
y s
August 6,1871
ENIGMA DEPAHTMIMT.
,., , 1 1 . -- i , .
v All contributions to this department mils
be accompanied by the correct answer. ,
A Problem.
A. B & C agree to enter Into a joint specn-
lutlon requiring 1 000 capital. Of this sum A
agreos to furnish 1300 1 B f 200 and C ?100.
The latter howevor, final he can only raise S 50,
and borrows the other $M of A, who instead of
Interest on the loan agrees to take one-third of
of C's share In the result of the speculation. It
results badly, ending In a net loss of f 150.
What Is the loss to each?
HOW I FOUND MY WIFE.
1MT? a urlilta fj.r fliA pIara nf tlifi war.
1 .4 " '
Illy UlUUU ItM JUSb VUOIVW V(l'l.
II-
's, and it was with great ploasure
that I used to go over to the captain's, af
ter business hours, and listen to his " war
varus." as he called them. He seldom
spoke of himself, but tho following ho told
me of his own personal experience, which I
give in his own words:
During tho war 1 did considerable duty
as a spy, and on one occasion I came near
losing my life.
Just after one of our fierce battles, par
ticular information was needed concerning
the condition of the rebol troops quartered
in our section. I was fully aware of the
risk I incurred, nor was I ignorant of the
fate awaiting me if I was suspected and
taken. I had reconnoitored pretty thor
oughly, gained about all the information
necessary, and was beginning to think of
returning, when the following incident de
cided me.
While walking along, musing upon tho
exciting events which were then transpir
ing, I was met by a rebel private.
Hclloo, old boy ! you're going tho
wrong way," cried the lellow in an anima
ted tone of voice.
"I guess not," I replied carelossly.
" Well, I 'Bposo you know best, but you'd
better go back with me to the camp. I'm
going to get a description of the chap that's
been playing the spy," added the fellow,
familiarly.
"What about him? It's all news to
mo.
I replied with as little outward ap-
poarance of concern as possible, though my
pulse boat a ' little quicker tliau usual at
the man's words.
" You must be deaf, tlien, for everybody
is talking about hlin to-day," be continued,
" His name is Tom Jones and he's boon
skulking around bore, listening to what the
oflicers say, pumping tho men and trying
to Cud out wbnt the next move is to be.
But they're ouhis track. There's bounty
on bis head, and he's as good as a dead
man."
Good enough for him 1" I exclaimed,
maintaining the same indifferent demeanor.
His life isn't worth much, that's a fact.
But I say comrade," I said slapping biro
familiarly on the shoulder, " Isn't banging
a littlo too good for the rascal?"
The man replied with a coarse laugh and
an oath, and then passed bis way, leaving
me iu no enviable state of mind. Had the
fellow been acquainted with my description
detection would have been certain. When
I left the rebol baracks in the morning, I
noticed nothing unusual; but my absence,
addod to other circumstances, awakened
suspicion. Not a moment was to be lost
my lifo depended upon instant ooncealment
as flight at that hour (it being four in the
afternoon) would be attended by extreme
danger.
Without further delay I entered thick
growth of trees near by and looked about
for some . place of concealment. I could
discover nothing but a large brush heap,but
as no better place could be found, I con
cealed myself boneatb itas well as possible.
I was none too soon, for in a short time 1
heard the tramp of horses feet and tho
voices of men. Without halting they pass.
ed the spot whore I lay. 1 breathed more
freely when their shouts were lost in the
distance. In my hiding-place time drag
ged slowly. The ground was very cold and
damp from the eflocts of a recent rain,
which did not add much to the pleasantness
of my situation. I dared not stir for fear
of attracting the attention of some person
who might be lurking In the vicinity.
For scvoral days I bad not felt well,
owing to the effects of the long march I
bad endured before undertaking this busi.
ness, and I felt that I was rapidly booonv
I ng worse. Cold chills ran over me, my
bead was hot and ached badly, and a gen.
eral languor peivaued my whole system.
It was now evening, the moon shone
brightly. What should I do? I fcarod
being soen if I attempted to leave my cov
ert. But if It was dungorous to go it was
equally so to remain. For three hours had
I laid there benumlied with cold and grow-
ing more feoble every moment.
At this juncture I remembered having
seen a small cabin at a short distance. I
determined to seek it, throw myself upon
tho mercy of the inmates and ask assistance
and protection
Pushing aside the brush cautiously and
glancing from side to side, I crept hurried
ly s little ways npon my hands and knees,
and then gradually raised myself to an up-
right position. . This was not accomplished
without severe effort; my limbs were weak
and cramped, and I could hardly walk for
the pain it gave me. My head was so light
and dizzy that it was some minutes before
I could recolleot In what direction the cab
In was. , But at length my senses returned
and I moved slowly forward. I discovered
the light which shone from the window, I
approached the cabin, but paused at hear
ing the sound of voices. Taking a few
more noiseless steps I was enabled to glance
through the rude window. Two men and
two women were within.
I could hoar their voices plainly from
where I stood, and I listened to see if I
could not gain some clue to tho character of
the inmates.
" I am quite confident that we shall suc
ceed," said one.
The reward is worth trying for, any.
way," returned tho other."
" What will be done with him if ho
should be caught ?" asked the younger of
the two females.
" No matter 1 they won't be likely to let
him co again," said the elder man, with a
significant shrug of the shoulders.
He'll be treated as spies usually are,
probably," remarked the middle-aged wo
man who had not before spoken.
The younger shuddered and looked
thoughtful. " I wish there was no such
tlnntr as war: it so brutalizes human na
ture," Bhe said earnestly, after a pauso
The soonor the Yanks is conquered tho
the quicker it will be ended," said the
youngest man. " So you see it's our duty
to catch this follow who is said to be ve ry
cunning and useful in his way. He can't
be a groat ways off and the sooner we got
Btarted after him, tho soonor wo shall hunt
him down."
Tho other gave his hearty assent to this
proposal, and after talking over their plans
togothor, both mon loft tho cabin and pag
ed so near to where I Btood, that by raising
my band I could have touched them. But
fortune favored me, and the darkness
which succeeded the moon's departure, hid
me from their sight.
Waiting until they were out of hearing.
I stopped to the cabin door and tapped.
The latch was raised, and a voice de
manded, "Who's there?"
" A friend; one, at least, who has not the
power to harm you," I replied,
Tho door opened wider, and the woman
scrutinized me closely.
I am sick, hungry and sorely pressed
by my enomies; I am the spy for whom the
reward is offered. I am in distress. You
can save me or deliver' me into the hands
of your husband, or those who have gone
in pursuit of me."
The mothor and daughter exchanged
glances but neither spoke, and I anxiously
waited the decision.
The woman who opened tho door, mo
tioned me to enter. I did so, and a seat
was placed for mo by the daughter, whose
sympathies were obviously enlisted
" We can give yon food, but our protoc-
tion will avail but little after my husband's
return," said the woman
"Can you not conceal me?" I asked
earnestly. "Heaven will surely reward
you."
The mothor looked at her daughtor and
they conversed together in a low tone.
" We will do what we can," said the for-
mor, briefly, as sue piacea looa ana arniK
before me and signed me to eat.
" Do not talk," she added quickly, as I
endeavored to express my gratitude,
" There is no time to lose, and food will do
you more good than anything else,
I did not wait for a second bidding, and
the nutritious beverage soon had the effect
to renew my strength and inspire fresh
couraco. My bead felt less giddy, the
cheerful fire warmed my stiffened limbs,
and I would certainly have fallen asleep in
my chair bad not a feeling of dread lest the
men should suddenly return, caused me to
look often anxiously toward the window.
" They will be gone two hours," said
the youngest, as if to reassure me on that
point,
I signified my thanks and looked at the
fair speaker so attentively that a crimson
glow stole over hercounteuace, making her
look still more intorestinir. I forgot for
the moment my illness, the danger I bad
Incurred, the risk I now ran, everything in
contemplating her symmetrical figure, reg.
ularity of features, and tho benevolent
kindness that beamed from her eloquent
eyes, ily rapture was of short duration,
the barking of a dog, and the exclamation
of my deliverer, " You are' lost," brought
me to my senses.
" Father must be near, for that is his
dog." -1 started to my feet and looked
hurriedly about for some means of escape
besides the door which I eutored.
The girl shook her head, and the color
fled from her eheoks by reason of her tor-
ror. I remained ' whore I was, knowing
that the result would be equally fatal if I
ventured to leave the cabin.
Tho voice of the men came noaror and
nearer. The young girl stood spell-bound
for an instant, thou sprang towards a door
which Opened Into a closet. ' . 1 . ,
"Coin, quiok," she whispered, "and
hide yourself behind the olothos."
I obeyed, and the door was quickly closed
and fastened upon me, while my deliverer,
with uncommon self-possession (as I after.
I ward learned,) placed herself In the chair I
bad just vacated, drew up to the table ou
which food bad been placed and very de-
liberately commenced eating. She had
I hardly done so when her father and bis
companion entered the cabin, both looking
somewhat ill-humored and disappointed.
" What are you up and eating for, at
this hour, Nellie?" asked the former, re
garding tho young lady with a look of as
tonishment and displeasure.
Waiting for you so long made me hun
gry," was the unhesitating reply.
Well, and so are we hungry, girl ; so
got us something quick, for we've got to
ride a dozen miles yet; that is, if the follow
don't disappoint us again. Confound him 1
we might have been on the right track by
this time if the horses had been round In
time," he muttered, as Nellie busied her
self in placing food before them,
In the meantime, the mother, who left
the cabiu before the men returned, had en
tered an out-building, and was preparing a
comfortablo place in which I could conceal
myself before her husband's return.
Before tho men finished eating, she re
turned, but started back in alarm at per
ceiving what a change in affairs the last
twenty minutes had wrought. Nellie
caught her eye and a warning glance re-
called her usual presence of mind.
Well ?" she said, interrogatively op-
proaching the table.
ti We've had to wait for horses, and the
rascal will give us the slip if we don't make
better time," returned hor husband mood,
ily. '
I say, Dan," he added, with an impa
tient Gesture, "haven't you most done
eating ?"
'Shouldn't wonder," replied Dan, push
ing back his chair and buttoning his coat,
"I'm ready."
We 11 go, then, as soon as I get my
otucr uat fl0m my closet." And ap-
proaching my place of concealment, the
speaker stepped in and commenced search
nig tor ins imt. l croucnea oeiiinu a pue
of bedding, trembling lest a sudden move
ment of the man should expose my person,
I was certain that my heart beat loud
enough to be beard, and when I folt the
lothes move before me I gave up all for
lost. '
The girl's emotions were none the loss
intense. Ilor face became pale, her feet
seemed bouud to the floor, and ber heart
almost stopped beating as her eye marked
each motion of her father. As he approach
ed the corner where she knew I was, she
placed her hand's over hor eyes and sank
into a chair.
But he did not discover me. The hat
was found at length, and Nellie raised her
eyes. Her father stood without the closet
while his companion was assuring him
that if he did not hurry all would be lost.
'Where is he ?" inquired the woman
when they were gone.
"In there," replied the daughter, point
ing toward the closet.1
"It is Providential, indcod!" was the ex
clamation of the mother, as she compre
hended the narrow escape. r- v
I lost no time in getting to tho outbuild
ing mentioned. It was an old affair and
used but f seldom, and being so noar the
Confederate camp, would not bo likely to
be subjected to a very thorough search by
my pursuers, who believed me to bo much
farther off. "
In this place I reruainud several days re
ceiving the best of care from both mother
and daughter, who visited me as often as
they could without attracting observation,
When my Btrength returned, and 1 was
able to travel, my generous protectors fur
nished me with diBguiseB, and during the
husband's absence, were enablod to assist
mo considerable on my perilous journey,
I eucountored but fow difficulties, how
ever, and passed the Confederate linos in
safety. ,
" By the way," s aid the Captain, look
ing at his watch, " you must tako tea with
me this evening. No excuses," he eon-
tinued, as he saw me About to speak. " I
want to introduce you to the heroine of my
story; she is my wlfo now."
A Peoria Sheep Story.
There is a covered bridge at Peoria two
hundred foot above high-water mark. A
drover recently attempted to drive a thou.
sand sheep across it. When about half
way over the bell-weather noticed an open
window, and recognizing his destiny, made
a Btrike for glory and the grave. When bo
reached the sunlight he at once apprehend.
ed his oritioal situation, and with a log
stretched toward each cardinal point of the
compass, he uttered a plaintive " Ma-a
The uext sheep and the next followed,
imitating the gesture and the remark of
the leader, For hours it rained sheep.
Tho erewhilo placid stream was carmine
with the life blood of moribund mutton,
and not until the brief tail of the lust sheep
as it disappeared through the window
waved adieu to this wicked world, did this
movement ooase. i:',: i j; . i ; , ,
, . ., ,--71- -' r"-
, , Property . Valuation lu Chicago,
The Chicago Inter-Ocean, says; , "The
common couucil ou Monday night approv.
ed the assessment, of city taxes for .1873.
'1 he total valuation therein shotyn iu f 283
473,820. , This is probacy about seventy
per cent, of the ,real valuo of the. various
kinds of property included iu the assess.
ment. There was no vulutlon )n , 1871
The valuation this year , is au increase of
about $7,600,000 on that of 1870."
SUNDAY BEADING,
Ever so Light a Blow.
Just before leaving for my home I was
standing at a window watching the play of
Edith and a large dog ; I thought I had
never seen a child so beautiful. Her mo
tions had about them a nameless grace
that charmed one. Bod that parental hands
should crush the brightness of that young
life! ' ,
Fifteen years bad wheeled their swift
circle since we three met before, and now
how changed I Lines of grief are doeply
graven on the mother's face, and tho pit
eous love looking from ber eyes drew tears
to my own, whenever any one, forgetting
hor .miRfortuno, addressed hor child, the
Edith, whose fair childhood had been more
than realized in the beautiful girl, who
never more would hear tho sound of a hu
man voice.
They had boen to see a celebrated physi
cian who gave them no hope, saying, "The
hearing was entirely gono, caused by a blow
or continued blows upon the head." " And
wbon he asked me," said the mother, " if
during childhood, she had not her ears
boxed often, and that it was the cause of
her deafnosa, reason trembled, and I could
but cry, " my punishment is greater than I
can bear."
" You who love your children know how
much I have suffered when the knowledge
of this calamity befol my beautiful child.
But, oh, Mary 1 may God pity you if you
ever feel tho agony of learning that it was
placed there by your own hands? Why
were they not paralyzed or withered in the
grave, and this dreadful thing not have
been."
But I must shut my eyes upon this pain
ful picture. Were ray poor pen capable of
showing the agony of the stricken mother,
never more would the mothers who read
these lines strikes the tonder head of the
little child ever so slight a blow.
Praying to the Point.
A cortaiu lawyer, who, whilom, dwelt in
one of the New England towns noted for
its over-reachiugs and short comings dur
ing a revival, came under conviction. His
appeals was responded to by one of the
saints an eccentric but very pious old man,
honest, plaiu, blunt!, square toed, and flat
footed who thus went at it:
" We do most earnestly entreat thee, O
Lord, to sanctify our penitent brother
here, fill his heart with goodness and grace,
so (hat he shall hereafter forsake bis evil
ways, and follow in the right' path. We
do not know, however, tliat it is required
oi mm wno nas appropriated worldly goods
to himself unlawfully and dishonestly that
ho shall make restitution fourfold, but we
do beseech thee to have mercy on this our
erring brother, as it would be impossible
for him to do this, and lot him off for the
best be can do without beggaring himself
entirely, by paying twenty five cents on the
dollar. , , - ,
The next applicant at the same meeting,
was an elderly maiden who got her living
by going into diff erent families.and spinning
for them. She, also, had been famous for
her short comings never giving full ac
count oh her yarn; and forty threads a
knot, was a point to which she very seldom
reached. Tho blunt old man briefly dis
posed of her case: '
" Reform, O Lord, the heart of thy hand
maid here before thee we beseech thee : and
wilt thou enable her to count forty 1"
Suspended Thought.
Rev. Mr. Uondrix, when visiting the
patiocts in a Canadian hospial, a number
of years since, discovered therein a man
who appeared to be perfectly demented,
but otherwise in good health. Inquiring
into the cause of his malady, be was in-
formed that it was occasioned by a depres
sion of the skull upon the brain, by a blow
from the falling limb of a tree. Procur
ing surgical aid, Mr. Hendrix caused the
doprossod skull to be raised to its natural
position, when the patient uttered the con
concluding word of a seutenco that he had
begun to address to 'his son, with whom,
fourteen years before, he was splitting rails
undor the tree where he received the injury
thai deprived him of his senses:" Put iu
the wedge.". ; , , ...
, This I think 1b a remarkable example
of suspended thought . For fourteen years
he had lived perfectly . unoonscious of the
loss of a moment of . time. But be ate,
drank, slept, awoke and moved about; but
how? Simply as a machine. , Like the
clock, the human , mechanism has been
wound up, or set In motion, and must run
its allotted time, though a part of its com
plicated machiuury, unessential . to its
longevity, should cease to move. The
hunger, and tho not of supplying its de
mands, were but a part of the natural move
ment of tho intricate machine. , 7. .,, , I
"' BruukeuneMif ''''.,:.
, An exchange gives the following.; as a
perfect cure for drunkenness! ' . 1 "
1 "Sulphate of iron, S' grains;' magnesia,
10 gratus ; peppormint water, 11 drachms :
spirits of nutmeg, 1 drachm ; twice a day."
If taken regularly, a complete cure is ef
fected in a few months, tho patient loslug
all appetite for intoxicating drinks. "
tlT What in lifo Is more beautiful than
happy humane faces? ,