1. WllkM BMlk'i Death. Id recent number of the Kew Orietus Picayune appear statement narnartine to come irotn a Capt a ftreet coa-; ward P. Parhetrr, no tracior in New Orleans, in which ; detailed some of the incidents rela tive to the capture and killing ol J. Wilkes Booth, the assassin ot Presi dent Lincoln. There are many glar ing inaccuracies in the article, so mmr statements that are not sub stantiated by facts and by the records of the War Department, that we have obtained a history of the excit ing event from the lips of Lieutenant L IS. Maker, low a cien in we Au ditor Gsneral's office, bat who had command of the party which captured the murderer. At the time when Booth shot Pres ident Lincoln, April 14, 1SC5, in Ford's Theatre, Geo. L. C. Baker, Chief of the detective force of the War Department, and Lieutenant Baker were in New York city look ing afier bounty jumpers. Secretary Stanton telegraphed these two of5 cers to come to Washington immedi ately. They arrived in Washington the morning of the third day after the terrible deed was committed. Cavalry had scoured the country in every direction for miles around Washington, and telegrams were sent over all the lines. General Baker gained all the information be could in regard to the route Booth and his accomplices would probably take, and concluded that they would go down the rotomac.taling in Surrats ville, cross the river, and make their way to llichmond. lie sent a tele cranh operator and a detective down the river by boat to Port Tobacco and viciiiity, with orders to tap the j wires and let tim know if there wa any trace of the eecapiug fugitives. Near Chappelle Point the detective found a negro whom he brought to Washington, and who stated that be was positive he saw Booth and Har old, whom he knew well, cross the river in a fishing boat. At first the General discredited Lis statement, but on showing him several likeness es of the assassin and otbeis, the col ored man pointed out Booth and liar old as the men whom he saw. Aneecortof25 cavalrymen, ucder General Dorherty, were placed at Lieut. Baker's command, who had orders to "bring Booth, dead or alive." At the request of Lieutenant Baker, Lient.-Col. 12. J. Conger, a brother of Congressman O. D. Con ger, an experienced cavalry officer, who had just been mustered out of the United States service, was added to the party. Colonel Conger had raided the country in every direction, and wes valuable on account of bis familiarity with the roads and for his undaunted courage and bravery. The party went on board the tug John S. Ide, and steamed down to Belle FUin, near the mouth of Acquia Creek. They landed about 1 0 o'clock at aigbt and commenced the search, lieutenant faker aid Col. Ganger would leave the escort at a short dis tar.ee behind them, and call at the various farm houses, pretending to belong to Booth's party, but from whom they had been separated in crossing the river. They found very many sympathiiers who were ready to aid tbem, but could find no one who had seen Booth. The night was spent in making such inquiries. Tbe next morning the party left the Fredericksburg road, where they had been searching, and turned their horses' heads across the country to ward th5 Rappahannock, and about aoon reached the river at Port Con way. The horses being jaded and the men exhausted, a rest was made here and most of the men went to sleep. Lieut Baker told Colosel Conger that be would ride down the river to tbe ferry, about half a mile away, and see what he could find. Accom panied by an orderly, he rode to tbe terrv, where he met a fisherman by the name of Rollins. Tbe Lieuten ant asked him if a party of men, one of them lame, (for Booth bad broken bis leg in jumping irom tbe theatre box to tbe stage), had crossed tbe river within a day or two? Rollins said there bad, tbe day betore, and on being- shown the likenesses of Booth and Harold, he at once recog nixed them, Lieut. Baker immedi ately Bert tbe orderly to Col. Conger, asking him to bring tbe escort to the ferry at once. The ferry boat was a erasy affair, and the afternoon was consumed in renins; tbe men and horses across the river. Rollins pre tended to be a Union man, and was willing to go as a guide, but fwared persecution from bis neighbors unless pat nsder arrest This was done. Rollins said that Booth was accom panied by a Captain Jett, one of Mesby's command, who recently went to Bowling Green, abont h miles distant, to see his sweetheart Her parents kept a hotel, and be thought the whole party had gone there. Just abont dusk tbe party set out for Cowling Green. They had not gone far before they discovered two men, mounted on horses, at tbe fork of the Fredericksburg and Bowling Green roads, who seemed to be watching the movements of tbe party. Lieut. Baker and Col. Conger gave chase, and the latter, being mounted on a swift horse, gained so rapidly on tbe pursued that they turned their horses inta tbe timber and escaped One of these heraemea proved afterward to be Harold, the place of pursuit being oaly on and a half miles frcm the Garrett place, where Booth was then sacretti. Bowling Green was reach ed about midnight, when the party dismoaated and surrounded the hotel where Jett's sweetheart was sup posed to reside. She was there, and ee was Jett, but Booth and his ac complices were lot to be found. When the building was surround ed ana every avenue of escape was guarded. Lieutenant Baker rapped on tie hall coor witb tbe butt of bis pis lot The mother and daughter coca appeared with tbe light, and inform ed tbcm that there was no one in tbe house except her eon and a friend of h a, Captaia Jett Lieutenant Baker and Colonel Conger requested to be shown to their room, where they found them atleep. On being rous ed, Jett said: "What do yon want with us? Conger said: "ttenow koow all abont you. You piloted Booth across the river, and yon know where ha is." Jett told them they were mistaken in their man, and de ft ed knowing anything abont Booth. The eight of two navy revolvers and tbe threat that he mast tell or die, convinced him that it was foolhardy to longer delay information, and be said : "Gentlemen, upon my word and honor I will tell yon all about it i:' you will promise to shield me from all complicity in the matter." Tbe promise was made. Then Jett eaid "I fear yon have frightened Booth of, for you passed near the plantation where 1 left him, which is only a few miles from the ferry you crossed. But I will ebow you the Garrett place, where I left him." Jett'e herse was a model animal, built for . :adnrance aid speed. Lient. Baker wta fearful that Jett might escape if he got any adrantage ia start, and two of the men were ordered to ride near him, and if he attempted to ea- cape, to "ehoot bin without balling": for my life. Captain, for I will not be -p ' e'who!erartT then took the back 'taken alive." L'.et. Bkir said : "We trat k for the Garret: plantation. The jaded horses were urged to their best speed, and at turee o cioca tae next morning they arrived at a gateway which Jett said led the way to the Garrett residence. Tbe night was dark, but tbe entrance to tbe lane was visible. The bouse was about 20 rods from tbe entrance. Jett also I Raid there was another gate about half way to the house. 1 be plan j was to surround the house as quickly as possible, so as to prevent ajy pos sibility of escape. Lieutenant Ba ker went to the second gate, opened it, and then gave tbe signal fcr tbe charge. Tbe dash was made through the lane in short order, and tbe bouse surrounded. Lieutenant Baker dis mounted, went on to tbe piazza and thundered at the door. The old man GarrtU threw up a window near and asked in a frightened tone, "What is the matter?" Lieut Baker seized bitn by tbe arm, and ordered bim to unfasten the door aod strike a light. This he did, and tbe Lieutenant en tered tbe ball. Mr. Garrett soon ap. pered with a tallow candle. The Lieuteuant took the candle and ask ed: "Where are the men who are stopping with you ?" The old man was very much excited, aod he stam mered out that "they went to tbe woods when tbe cavalry went by." Ttio Lieutenant said: "Don't you tell me that again ; they are here." The sight ot a pistol brought young Garrett to the front, who said : "Don't injure father and I'll tell you all about it; they are in tbe barn." About this time Col. Conger came iuto tbe hall. Lieut. Barter took young Garrett by the collar and led Liui out on the piazza, while Conger formed the men to surround tbe barn. Tbe Lieutenant then o-dered Garrett to lead tbe way. Ik., . c- teaching the barn Garrett said: "1 have forgotten the key, but my brother has it, who is sleeping ia tbe turn crib. We would not let thote men sleep in tbe house, and were afraid they would tteal cur horses and get away." Tte brotber soon appeared witn the key and delivered it to Lieut Baker. The barn was then surround ed, aud Lieut. Baker unlocked tbe door. Up to this time Booth and Harold seemed to be asleep. Col. Conger came up, and a rustling was heard inside tbe building as ii toe inmates were rousing up irom sleep. Lieut. Baker suid to Conger, "Gar rett niuet go in, demand tneir surren der, aua bring out tLeir arms." To this Conger aeseuted, but Garrett was reluctant to obey, saying : They are desperate knows, ana armed to tbe teeth." Lieut Baker siezed Lim, opened tbe door, shoved him io, and then closed the door. The Lieut hailed tbe assassins and said: Wo send this young man, in whose custody we find rou, and you must surrender your arms to him, or we shall set fire to the barn, and have a bonfire and a shooting match." A low conversation took place in- tide the building, and Booth was beard to eav to Garrett. D n you! you have betrayed S fit l - rue; get out oi nere, or i wi.i suooi you." U arret t came back to the uoor ana said: 'Let me out, Captain. I will do anything for you, but 1 can't risk my life here." Tbe door wa3 opened, Garrett came out with a bound, and tbe door was again closed. Lieut Baker had the light in his hand, and young Garrett said: "If you don't put out that ilght he will shoot everyone of yon." The light was placed at a short dis tance from the door, but so as to light the whole front of the bonding, which had been once used as a tobacco houEe. The light was necessary in case the assassins should make a break for tbe door and cet out The soldiers were discounted, but refus ed to stand in the light, and they were allowed to seek a safer position, Lieut. Baker again demanded their surrender. Booth replied, in a clear, ringing tone, "Captain there is a man here who wishes to surrender very much." At tbe same time a conversation took place within, and Booth was heard to say to Harold, "D n you, leave me, will von Go, I don't wish you to stay;" and in a few moments'Harold rapped at the door, saying: "Let me out; I know nothing of this man." Lieut Baker said, "Bring out the arms aud you can come." lie re plied, "I have no arms." The Lieut. said, "You have a carbine and pistol ; bring them out and we will let you out" Booth then said, "He has no arms: they are mine, and I shall keep them." While this parleying was going on, Col. Conger was doing all in his power to keep the men aroused and on the alert, for they had become so exhausted with their ride of two days and two nights, without rest and with but one meal, that it was almost impossible to keep them awake. Strict orders were given not to fire, as it would endanger tbe lives of the men wbo were surraunding the build ing. Harold begged and entreated in the most piteous manner to be let out, and tbe Lieutenant ordered him to put his hands out of tbe door, which was partly ajar. He stuck hie bands out, the Lieutenant cau ,nt bold of them, pulled him out, and im mediately closed tbe door. Han Id was turned over to two soldiers. He kept making assertions that he knew nothing abont Booth, and CoL Con ger threatened to tie bim and gag bim if he did not stop bis noise. This had a qaieting effect It bad been decided to fire the building, so that Booth would be driven to tbe small door, where, it was thought, he could be easily captured. Another parley ensued. Lieut. Baker again made thedemand for his surrender. .Booth said, "Wbo are you, and what do you want cf me ? it may be that I am being taken by my friends." The Lieutenant said : ' That makes no difference, we know who yon are, and want yon. We have fifty men, armed with carbines and pistols, around the barn, and you cannot escape." After a pause he eaid : "Captain, this is a hard case, 1 swear. Give a lame man a chance. Draw op your men twenty yards from tbe door and I will fight your whole command." The Lieutenant replied : "We did not come to fight, but came to take yon, have got you, and yon bad better surrender." Booth replied, "Give me a little time to consider." The Lieutenant eaid, "Very well, take time. You, can have five minutes." He was beard to come toward tbe door, or near the door. As be came be eaid, "Captain, I believe yon are an honorable and brave man. I have bad a half dozen opportunities to shoot yon, and have a bead drawn on jon now, bat don't wish to do it. Withdraw yoor forces a hundred yarbs from the door, and I will come oat Give me a chance have waited long enough. ow come out, or we will fire the bara." Col. Conger then said : "We bad bet ter Ere tbe baru ;" and to this Lieut. Baker gave his consent Booth said in his peculiar stange tone, "Well, my brave boys, prepare a stretcher for me. then." After a pause of about half a minute he was heard to say, "Une more stain on toe glorious old banner." Just as be ceased speaking, Col. Conger applied a match to some bay which be drew through a crevice, and in aa instant the inside of tbe build inr was a blaz of light. The Lieu. tenant then opened the door to give him a chance to come out. and from bis oosiiion on the outside could see every movement made by Booth. He seemed to be leaning against tbe hay mow, supported by his crutches, wuh bis carbine in band. lie sprang tor ward toward the fire with tbe seem' iag intention of shooting tbe mas who touched tbe match. But the intense light inside the building prevented him from seeing objects in the dark ness without He then turned and witb tbe aid of one cratch came rap idly in tbe direction ot tbe door, but baited about tbe centre of tbe floor. Here he drew himself ud in his full height, and seemed to take a survey of the terrible situation. He looked first at tbe roaring flames, and then his glaring eyes rested on tbe open door. He resembled an infuriated wild beast at bay. A cloud of smoke rolled to the roof, swept across the room, then came down to the floor on the other side, and he appeared to be standing in an arch of fire and smoke. He remained but an iasUnt in this position, and then droppiag bis re maining crutch, with his carbine in one hand and a pistol in the other, he dashed for tbe door. When with in about ten feet of tbe opening the crack of a pistol was heard from the rear of the barn, Booth reeled for ward, threw up one hand, dropped his carbine, and fell face downward on some hay which was scattered on the floor. Lieutenant Baker rushed in, fol lowed by Col. Conger and young Garrett The Lieutenant, not know ing how fatal tbe shot, seized him by the arm?, intending to secure him ia case he had only been stunned. On turning Booth over, Lieutenant Ba ker found a pistol in bis left hand, which he still held with a vice-like grip, and it required great strength to wrench it from bim. A leathern belt was around bis body, with a bowie knife and another revolver io it. Lieut Baker then accused Col. Conger of ehooting him, which the Cilonel denied, and said, "Booth shot himself." This, the Lieutenant claimed, was impossible, as be saw him every moment from tbe time the hay was "fired until be fell. Col. Con ger said "tbe man that did shoot him shall go back to Washington under arrest." Upon further inquiry it was found that Sergt. B ston Corbett fired the shot from a navy revolver, through a crevice in the rear of the barn. This was a most difficult feat to perform, for tbe ball struck Booth on tbe side of the neck, a little back of tbe ceutre, and passed entirely through, breaking tbe spinal column. The (ire was making such progress that Booth was taken out of tbe building and carried a short distance and placed under a tree. He began to show signs of life. Water was dashed in his face, and a little poured in bis month. His lips began to move, and he finally whispered, "Tell mother tell mother." Ue seemed to gain further strength, and then in a more distinct voice said, "Tell mother I died for my country." Day was breaking, and the heat from the burn- ing Darn was so intense mat toe wounded man was removed to the piazza of a house. The young ladies brought out a narrow straw bed, and on this Booth was placed. A cloth soaked in ice-water and whisky was Disced in his mouth, which revived him. He opened his eyes, seemed to take in tbe situation at once, and said : "Kill me ! Ob, kill me quick !" The Lieutenant said, "No, Booth, we did not want to kill you, and hope you will recover. You were shot against orders." He then was un conscious for several minutes, when be again revived. His chest heaved, his chin dropped, he put out bis tongue and seemed to wish to know if there was blood in his month. He was assured there was none, and be then eaid, "Tell mother I died for my coun'ry. I did what 1 thought was best" He showed no signs of lite in his bolv below the wound, with the exception of the action of the longs He said. "My bands." when one of his hands was raised so that he could see it, and it was bathed in ice-cold water. His band was placed by his side, and he eai 1, "Useless, useless 1" which were tbe last words of the dy ing assassin. Col. Conger gave Sergt, Corbett a stinging reprimand, and said to bim, "Why did you shoot without orders?" The Sergeant took tbe position ot soldier saluted the Colonel, and, witb right hand pointing upward, said "God Almighty ordered me to shoot" At this reply tbe Colonel mellowed in his manner, and said : "I guess he did ;" and then dropped the sub ject Col. Conger immediately start ed for Washington to apprise tbe au thorities of Booth's capture, and Lieutenant Baker and tbe escort re mained to bring tbe body as soon as life was extinct. A neighborhood physician was called, wbo gave it as bis opinion that Booth could not sur vive much longer. Col. Conger start ed for Washington a little after sun rise, and Booth died in about fifteen minutes after be left Tbe body was sewed up in a saddle blanket placed in a one-horse wagon, driven by a ne gro, aod taken across the country to Belle Plain, where the party arrived abont dark. 1 he tog ide was wait ing, tbe body put on board, aod ehe then steamed up the river for Wash ington. Tbe capital wan reached about daylight in tbe morning, and tbe body delivered to Secretary Stan ton, who ordered it placed in tbe navy-yard. Here it was kept one day for identification and tbe evidence of various parties taken. It is nice to be handsome, but it is a great deal handsomer to be nice. Here lies a girl as one forgotten, who lost her ehape with tbe rise cf co.ton. 'Tie better to eat yesterday's bread than hunger after to morrow's podding. It is neither charity nor sanctifi- cation to be ever on the alert for flaws in others. There is a girl in Butler who wears a No. 1 shoe. She wears it as a watch charm. Queer taste. MIDSS LCTTEB. ' (From inr Regular Correspondent.) Londo.n, Dec. 2D, 1879. Considerable interest attaches to a question which has just been put by a Sheffield worker in ivory. He de sires to know whether elephants shed their tusks, as, if not, upwards of one thousand tu hundred and eighty of these magnificent beasts must have been killed to supply bis manufactory alone with the ivory used last year. Tbe answer to his query is unfortun ately that before the tusks can be ob tained an elephant must be slaught ered, and herein is found a subject for very eerious reflection. Numer ous still in Ceylon, though by no means so plentiful as tbey were a few years ago, aud, without doubt, exist ing also in large numbers in certain parts of Africa, tbe elephant is, bow ever, rapidly disappearing. As a beast of burdeo, he is unrivaled for strength, endurance and intelligence: and the Berviv.es he renders in times of war, aa well as peace, would alone more than reward a great effort on bis behalf. Quite apart irom the fact that when ho goes, tbe supply of ivory ceases too, there is also the grave consideration of his loss as a means of locjuotiou and transport. It is well known that he does not breed ia captivity, and it is, there fore, only in a wild state that tbe species cau be preserved. Tbe de struction of more than twelve hund red of bis kin J for one knife-making firm implies a Lug a and serious waste. That tbe cause of knowledge shall not suffer for want of energy is the sincere desire ot every sensible per sjn, but the proceedings reported trom tbe iiambeih l'olice-court on Saturday, show that it is possible for even tr-e quality of educational benevolence to be a little strained Lp wards ot eighty committals to prison ever signed auc!Cting parents wbo had not succeeded ia paying fines mllicted upon tbem tor non at tendance of their children at school. The case of one boy wbo was sum moned, appears extremely bard More than thirteen years of age, aud sufficiently taught to have passed tbe fourth standard already, be is in situation where he earns sufficient money to make bim tbe sole stay or support of bis family. Without bis aid bis relatives must apply to the parish for assistance tbey cannot support tbemsalves. Very naturally the Mayor remonstrated with the in spector wbo asked bim to force tbe boy to quit work and go to school once more, and suggested that in such cases attendance upon evening in Btruction would te sufficient, The representative of tbe Board would not, however, be moved by any such argument, and in tbe end tbe case was adjourned by the magistrate ia tbe hope that some way might be found out A the difficulty. Billingsgate Market has at length been invaded by Canadian produce. A morning or two ago some three thousand salmon, recently arrived trom the Dominion, made tteir ap pearance on tbe quays of tbe Thames trozea by artificial process betore beiug put ou board ship, tbey were found, on reaching the London mar kot, to be in admirable condition and splendidly fit for tbe table. Amongst them were probably specimens of the beautiful fisb which crowd tbe famous Resiigonch stream, and, if so, such salmon has entered the metropolis as has not been seen here before. Ac cording to tbe calculations of those wbo have brought tbe cargo here, tbe cost when delivered will be little more tbau a third of that which comes from Holland. And presum ing that such ventures are found to be a success there is no reason why any quantity should not God its way to tbete shores. Those, however, who participate in the benefit which such an increase ot supply brings will not be likely to grumble, for tbe Canadian salmon has no superior in the world for flavor and richness. A Knapsack Drill. "A. L. B." of Westfield, Ind , sends the following anecdote of his military experience : Let me give you an anecdote of some of the jovial and lively boys whose presence in a company did more to promote health and happiness than tbe hospital quinine and opium pills, in tbe old Twelfth Indiana Regiment there were four or five of these kind of men, full of life and fun Here is one of Enoch Taylor's 'Gouge games as be called it. If Taylor is living he knows it s true, and I hope that he will forgive me for using bis name. While in camp at Darnstown, MJ in 181, an order was issued for knaD sack drill every afternoon. The men were required to pack their clothes, etc., as if going on the march, and to drill in that shape for two hours. As the regiment was forming, Col. W U. Link, riding down tbe line, ob served a few straws protruding from the lap of Taylor's knapsack. The Colonel reigied up his horse with "What have you got in your knap sack r" "It's etravs ," Eays Taylor. "What have you got it in there for ?" "Why, Colonel, it ain't as heavy as clothes." "Go to your quarters, and to-mor row 1 want you in ranks with every thing you ve got Do yen hear?" "Ail right," says Taylor; "I always obey orders ;" and he walked to his tent. Tbe next day he appeared in line witb a knappack well stuffed, bis over coat and blankets forming a roll about tbe size of a ten-gallon keg, and long enough to extend six inches beyond bis shoulders, each way, causing bim to occupy the space of two men in tbe 'auks. The Colonel rode down the line. Tavlor's appearance caught his gaze, aud lie halted in front of him. "What in thunder is the matter with yon?" "Nothing at all, Colonel," said Taylor ; "you told me yesterday to bring everything I bad, and I've done so." Colonel I should think you bad Taylor Jes' so. Colonel Do all of tbem belong to you J Taylor Yes, but I forgot my fry- ing-pao ; it s down to tbe tent Colonel For God's sake go and get it, and when you do get it, stay with it Go to your quarters ! "All right! said Taylor, "I al ways obey orders. I'll go aod write to mother while yon drill and I'll tell her all about this, and hereafter I don't aim to be imposed on. I can carry as big a bundle as anybody and no straw in it" How can procrastination be tbe thief of time when it never c mes up to time? The troth is m.gLt xe in tome- times. elaasa Chan. This insect which I hold op before yon is a grasshopper. In some locali ties, wnere they have no dollar stores or street eprinklers, be is termed a locust, but be is tbe same bird under all names. These insects date back to the time when tb first rail fence on earth was built, ami ths v -vere on ly two weeks eating ui too I tat sliver of it Tbey are like these chaps who want to borrow five dollars for a day or two scattered all over the world. They knock their beads together against the Pyramids of Egypt, and go in swimming on the coast of Cali fornia. Tbey make a noonday Inncb from the Indian's wigwam, and tbey eat their sapper ia the palaces of tings. tew great men seem to have given much attention to tbe study of the grasshopper, although there is lots of bim to study. He b isn't got as many legs as he might have, bat he not tbe grasshopper to sneak off and pout about that lou will see that tbe number he has are uausuallr lcntr and stoutly jinted. and so spread out that when be comes down on anything theSre no slips and sprains ia store WL lu. t a man bad the comparative leLth of limb given to the grasshopper, be could see a woman with a red sash- ribbon on, Siren miles up Woodward avenue. If his limbs bad tbe com parative strength cf tbe grasshopper be could kick in a hundred saloon doors ia one night, and not feel a bit weary. These hind legs are hinged for jumping. Nature meant that ev ery grasshopper should jump a full tea teet and where any of them come down short it is became of a lazy dis position. Observe bis eyes. They are so set that be can see in all directions at once. While chewing away on the handle of a brn shovel he can look for late corn witb his left eye, aod qoint for tbe farmer's dog witb bis right. When you imagine that you cau get the skulk on a grasshopper you are badly left If man could see as well as this insect, bis wife would never be able to surprise him while walking in tbe park with another lady. la addition to his long legs the grasshopper has wings, and is there fore enabled to keep track of things over a vast extent of country. The idea of pinniug a chap like him dowo to one township and one grade of so ciety would be absurd. V hen tired of walking around over stubble fields, some old hopper gives the signal toot on his horn and away goes the whole drove, sometimes in one way and again in another. There is always some one on hand to esti mate the exact number of a cloud of these insects. It is generally tbe postmaster or some one else good ia figures, and the number is always given as twelve billions. If there happens to be two or three over, they are some lame or bliud old iasects not worth counting. Grasshoppers were built to be hun gry. 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It always cures Biliousness and Liver Complaint, Jaundice, Dyspepsia, Constipation, Headaches, Fever and Ague, Spleen Enlargements, Scrofula, Erysipu las, Pimples, Blotches and all Skin Eruptions aud Blood disorders ; Swelled Limbs and Dropsy ; Sleep lessness, Impaired Nerves and Ner vous Debility; Restores flesh and strength when tbe system is running down or going into decline ; cures Female Weakness and Chronic Rheumatism, and .elieves Chronic Bronchitis, and all Lung and Throat difficulties. It does these things by striking at tbe root of disease and re moving its causes. Dr. Fenner's Improved Cough noney will relieve any cough in one hour. Try a sample bottle at 10 cents. Dr. fenner's Golden Relief cores any pain, as Tooth-ache, Neuralgia, Colic or Headache in 5 to 30 minutes, aud readily relieves Rheumatism, Kidney Complaint, Diarrhoea, etc. Try a sample bottle at 10 cents. Dr. Fenner's St. Vitus Dance Spe cific. One bottle always cures. For sale by C. N. Boyd. The female thumb is said to be an important index of tbe female char acter. Women witb large thumbs are held by phrenologists, physiog nomists, etc , to be more than ordi narily intelligent what are called sensible women, while women with small thumbs are regarded as roman tic. According to certain authors, who profess to have been observers, woman's band is more indicative of a woman's character than ber face, as tbe latter is to a certain extent under ti e control of temporaiy emotions, or of tbe will, whereas tbe former is a fct which exists for any one who understands it to profit by. Conse quently few hints abont the proper reading of a woman's hand may be very useful to a certain few of our readers, especially married men, or men contemplating matrimony. Women with square bands and small thumbs are said to make good houBewirea and genteel wives. Those sort of women will make any man happy who is fortunate enough to win tbem. They are not all roman tic, but they are what is better thoroughly domestic. Women with yery large thumbs have a "temper" of their own, and , generally a long tongue. . There is a bint in this to a lover Let him, tbe first time be seizes bold ot bis mistres' band, examine under rome pretext or another, her thumb: aad if it be Urge let him make np his mind that as soon as be becomes a married oitu he will bave to be a good boy or else there will be the yery dace to pay. Again, if a young man finds that his lady-love has a large palm, with cone shaped fingers and large thumbs, let bim thank bis stars, for in that case ehe is susceptible to tenderness, readily flattered, easily talked into or talked out of anything, and can be a readily managed partner. But if she is a woman with a square hand well proportioned, and only a tolerably well developed thumb" why then she is either one or two distinct classes of women she is either a practical female wbo will 'stand no nonsense' or she is a woman who cannot be doped, or a woman who will dupe bim. S Dlret for II I m. A gentleman of Tentonic extrac tion came into our office the other day and ioquired if we were in. We replied we were. Said he, "I vand'. to haf ruv vife pat ia de paper." j "How?" we inquired. "I vandt to baf my vife put ia de paper he repeated. "Oa !" we considerately replied, "you wish your wife advertued." "l aas," be retorted. "You zae," be explained, "ve haf lots droople aboudt dat poy Yawcob, he vas my vife's son by bis own fa- ter, and 1 vas toldt ber, who vas dot fater! und zhe says 'dots not iooi of your bisoess,' and she was gedt madt und dis moruiog she vendt auf mit her fitter's bouse. Now I vandt it in de papers dot she not tdrusbt any peeples on my ac koundi." "Has she left vour bed and board without any cause or provocation?" we sympathetically a?ked. "Val," be said, "she dakes no pedis mil her und lumber too." "lou don t understand," sua we. "I mean has she gone away without any reason." "Ob val I dondt know if she sh'.ay dare midout eoom reesous oder not, aber I waodt ber ia de papers so she dondt vas coom pack," said b. "How long she was ia de paper be fore I can get marriet again '" "lou cant get married again without first obtaining a divorce," we explained. "Deforce 1 votish dot?" he asked. "Why, you must bring ber into court and have a lawsuit: then it the judge thinks she ought notto be your wite any longer and savg so, then you are at liberty to marry again," we replied. "Got to haf a lawzuit," cried he. terrified. "Py a tarn zigbt no! 1 vandt no more lawzait; she baf a lawzuit on me ven ve vas marriet. uod if I dondt vas married ber she vas cosbt me more ash twenty tollar. No py gracious I vandt no more law zuit 1 run away mit my pruder-ia -law's vife uud cosbt me netting. Goot pye." Aud be was gone. InKCraoll and III Inrome. Col. Robert O , or, as be is gener ally called, "Bob" Ingersoll, is a na tive of tbe western part of this State; but, when very young, removed with bis parents to Ohio, aud afterward to Illinois. His youth was passed on native prairies and in primeval for ests, and he grew up independent in character and rugged in constitu tion. While in bis teens be left hU home; drifted around ; picked up an education, studied law, and soon ac quired a local reputation in Southern Illinois as an eloquent pleader. His father was a Presbyterian clergyman, who was very itncf, out allowed 'Bob," alwavs a skeptic, to express his radical opinions, because he want ed him to tell tbe truth. Ingersoll is said to ba one of the most, if not the most, popular of lecturers. His in fidel opinions prevent bis engage ment in regular courses, and his dis sertations on theologic topics are at tended mostly by men, either yoong or old ; bat women flock to hear him, and are greatly pleased when he speaks on sunj-ctsof a domestic na ture. He received $1,200 fcr o e lectare ia San Francisco, reported to be the largest amount ever made at one time by any lecture. His wife and children share his beterdox views, and have always done so. They are said to love him devotedly, and bis home life is described as hap piness itself. Neither of his two daughters, now young women, has ever been inside of a church, even when tbey were traveling ia Europe. From his profession and lectures be earns from $10,000 to $70,000 a year, aod spends mot of it. He givej away a great deal in charity, believ ing that when a man saves be be- omes selfish and begins to petrify. He now calls Washington home, and his practice there is maiulv parlia mentarv law. He has a host of friends who are warmly attached to him, and he is reputed in private life to be as lovable as be is entertaining N. Y. Times. A Plain Mao. ice Woodward avenue Cir going north at eleven o clock yesterday torenoon overtook a man wit b a hand trunk of ancient make walking ia tbe middle of the street. He in quired if the car went to tbe railroad track, and then got aboard. There were several passengers in the car, and as he stood in tbe door he look ed from one to other and said : "If I am .intruding don't hesitate to tell me so. I like people who speak right out, and I am used to plain talk." No one objected and he took a seat crossed his legs and said to himself : "I'll bet they never built this car for less than fifty dollars 1 I'm glad tbe old woman isn't here. If she should see how it's fixed up she'd never let up on me till I tacked one to tbe house. I'll never ride oa a wood wagon agaia wbea I can jog along in a chariot like this. It's got more windows than a bee hive, and I wouldn't dare spit on the fljor if 1 was dying to spit." As be made no move to pay his fare the driver rang tbe bell. "Got bells on here, eh?" mosed the plain man. "Now who'd a thought they'd have gone to supb an expense as that J Folks here in town are right on the style, no matter what it costs I" The driver rang again and again, and seeningthat it did not good, he finally opened the door aod said : "Yoq man in tbe corner you did'ot pay yoor fare." "My farel Why, that's so! Hang ed if 1 hadn't forgotten all about it I Were you lioging theat bell for me ?'' "Yes." "That's too bad ! Why didn't you open that door long ago and eay to me: Here, yuu old potato top, it yuu don't pass up your ducau 1'il laud you ia tbt mud I I'm a pUic urn a, and 1 never get miffed at plaia talk. Take the damage out of this half aollarl" THE CHEAPEST HARDWARE STORE -WEST ALLEGHENY -:0: BY ERS & BAENETT, (SUCCESSORS TO JOHN F. B'.YMYER, SOMERSET, PA. We take pleasure in announcing to the public that we have JUST ItCITD a large and complete stock of Hard ware, which we intend to sell at PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES! Our stock is complete in all respects, and comprises every article nmally kept in Hardware Stores. -:0: Blacksmiths' tools and supplies, such as Iron, Norway Nail rod Iron, Vulcan Horse-nails, Taper Taps, Horse Shoes, Fine Sleigh-shoes and Cast steel, a fall line of Best Norway Iron, Carriage and Tire Bolts, and Axle Clips, a complete stock of j Malleable Iron, Burrs, &c, &c. BUILDERS' HARDWARE, comprising a full line of Rim and Mortise Locks, Cast and corought Butts, acorncd and plain, a complete stock of Nails always on hand, also a full assortment of Glass. CARPENTERS' TOOLS. Vfe have always on hand a complete stock cl saws both Hand and Cross-cut, Axes, Hatchets, Hammers Steel and Try Squares, Compasses, Bench and Fancy Planes etc., etc. We always keep a full line of Revolvers, Fistols, Shot-guns Powder-flasks, Shot-pouches, cartnuges, Caps, TVads, Rifle and Shot-gun Powder, also a full line of Gun Repairs. "Wc have a complete line of Lamps, Lanterns, and supplies a full line of Saddlery Hardware, comprising Saddle-trees Buckles, Rings, Harness-pads, Ornaments, etc., etc. -:0 In the Agricultural Department we have a full stock ol Forks, Shovels, Rope, Chains, Mane and Curry-Combs, Horse brushes, etc., etc. :0: AVe make a specialty of Pocket and Table Cutlery Also Silver Plated Table Ware, Plated and Britannia Spoons W e also make a specialty ol also Painters' Tools, etc. We keep constantly on Pump, (porcelain lined) and a lined. This Pump has taken introduced. -:o:- All goods warranted to be as are Fair Dealing, Quick Sales, e challenge competition. certain prices before purchasing BYERS & E 4? O To HORSEMEN Persons Interested in STOCK. Your attention is called to the celebrated HECKERMAN'S Horse & Cattle Powder, Prepared only by M. P. HECKERMAN, BEDFORD, PA. FOB S-A.ILE B"ST G. . Beiii & C. Nor. :. ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL KSTATE. Pursuant to an order of th Oruhin' Oonrt of Sotnerwt ciantr. P., will h. sold at potilio mIb, MtheCUUKI HOVSE. ia Somerset, Pennayl rania, on Tliurxday, January 22, 1880, the following dearrlhed real estate : No. 1. A certain tract of land situate in Somer set Twp.. Somerset Co , Pa., near Somerset Bor containing IOO acres, more or lee ; about acres cleared, and the balance wood land : Cox's creek runs tnrouKh It, and there are a number of sprinn on the premises ; adjolninir lands of Rudolpn Ferner. Samuel P. Miller, Somerset and Stojs town road, and others. tio.Z. A certain tract or meadow land, situate In Somerset borough, said county, ailiomlnir lands of H. A. Flick, Main Cross street, Somerset and Stoystown road. Catharine street, and others, eoo talDins; 4 acres, more or less ; It is all la a good slate of cultivation, with an excellent sarins; on the premises. This tract will be o tiered as a whole and also in parcels, as follows : A. Tbe south-west corner of the tract, fronting: about H feet on Main Cross street, and extendinc back along; Catharine street, about 364 ieet to Court alley. it. T he lot north of lot "A'' abor described, of same sue as lot -a." C. Tbe lot north or lot B abore described, of same site as each of tbe others. I). Tbe M nurtb uf t-c," ul same tlxe as each of omen. No. 3. A lot of ground situate In said borouath of Somerset, bounded on the north by Catharine street, on tbe east by spring; alley, on the south by North street, and on the west by No. 4 bereluaiter described, fronting; on North street M feet, and extending back 'AH feet The Improvements are a lam Lwo story trame dwelling; house, stable and other outbuilding;. A namber of choice fruit trees on tne lot. No. 4. A lot of ground In said borough f Som erset, adjoining; Ho. 3 abore described, and of urn. size. There are a number of choice trait trees on this lot. (No. 3 and 4 will also b. ofieted together.) No. S. A certain tract of land situate in said township of Somerset, adjoining; No. 1 herein before described, the Somerset and Stoystown mad and others, aontainlng; about 4 acre. A one story frame dwelling bouse, stable, fee., ars oa the premisea. Bale to commence at 1 JO o'clock p. . TERMS. Ten percent of the purchase money to be paid as soon a the property Is knneked down, and the balance when deed ia delivered alter confirmation of sale. OEOROK W. PILE, De.: Admr.of Samuel C. Pile. OF THE- MOUNTAINS. :0:- :0:- Paints, Oils, and v arnishes, and :0: hand the Celebrated Cucumber cheaper quality that are nst the lead of all others wherever represented Our principles and Small Profits. Call and examine goods, and as elsewhere. BAKNETT. N Eovl SomerseL Fei'a. attlaimtfi for neio invention, or for improvements on old one, fnr mrdtmlorozuerenmnoiinrl, triine- markt and label. Ciireat. Alignment. Inter- fereneet. A)petl, FHlt fT Infringement, ontt au cerse anting unurr tut t'ftiruz in tc. prum pt ly attended to. Innentinns that have berm by the Potent Of fir muv itill. in mot cite, b patent. d oy u. Kin- ui ikJiK lite C. 8. I'niett vepfrrmenz, ana rngirrtni in riHtnt Mimu ex- CfMivetf, tee eon nutte elntrr trarehe. and temr Puttnt mors promptly, and iriM Inuidrr claims. tnon tnnee irnn free remote ffl IT afll notan. c'i us a mod- cl or tk'trk of vour deviee: ice mate examinations qmiuUrlvfc ti tu patentn'ilittj, fret of charrje. All corresn-miienre ttrir-tUj m. tdeniiai. Prix's lnie. and AO ClUItW l.V- x.s. pa ri.vr is ic t itxa. We refer in. WotUinatnn, to lion. Pottmitter Central b. Jf. Sen, Ret. F. V. Power. The Herman American national Bank, to oflcialt in tke V. S. Patent Ojtct, and to henatitrtantt Keprttentatiret in Congrett: and ttperiaUy to our client in every State in tne r'n nod In fwda. A- r't UL'XaaU'X'J Vppji.'.e I atf.it 'tji-je, Ujj.ly.Va, P, Q mAVERX LICENSES. The following; named permg hare riled In my oiflc. their petitions IVir Tavern (or Restaurant) License, and lb. same will be prescn'ed to the Court ftjf allowance, oa Thursday, January tv, law. TAVERNS. William Sl'cer. Me.vers.lile horoonb. Elua A. FlJ-t, Somerset rruh. BESrACRAWr. . Jobs Htaoer, Meyersdal. boroajh. RETAIL LIQUOR. Abraham Shalti, Heversdale bornuirh. H. F. SCEELL, Dec. 31. Ckrk. LIST OF CAUSES. For trial at Januirv ... tarrjum iui). ", '? Ja. FIRST WEEK. m McLellao vs. Joon Aa-o-' t, . nislwc. "-fit a jr Levi CouKhennur v. Isaac i.v Ann C. an am t1"E" m1'- .1 U . KimmelkSoM- t-r. Coder Co. ' Lks.I. Abraham P. Beachwi si -k more H K JZX? Corr? rUr"e,"-J- So" J. D u H'elinervs. J. M. Fik , faylor. -'-rue and j. 0 Laura Countrvman vs P T . Epy M. Wens "widow ITau Cramp Williams. c'u"If n. Espy .l. W erti s widow and chin V' "J,Jtm0 John-Lc.!i, Michael ..moiermaa sadui r b rl u-,. Jacob Freidline. U -m J. A. Snyder executrix T. A I) a-,-.,- Jm!lna 1t . j i ,h Walker. Aatis Freeman A M Clcllan v.. Henry Rtla, SECOXD WEEK. Barbara Weaver vs. Samuel W.'v.. Sarah Miller vs. s.muel wklk.V " Michael Hay vs. H, Hu,,Uy j. b S,L5i,rK,e,,'5,' J hu Fcitf vs. E. J. and R. c Mt,r J-"h brant vs. El. W. KhVad7m' J"On W . lleachy v. Salisbury a Rj'ti. K. it. & Coal Co., terre ten , .it Bi',la" Kom-.Anu Luwry's u rj. julin' n O,-.r,-0H1ll vs. C. A. Bnnt " W. U. WeiiiejT. Suil, Kinkier. J w. Jonas iterk.-y-s u vs. Brfaif. rxncutors. orfniiejg Eluabetn Bohrer'susevi. Ji,i, u,. . eecutor. ' Brr'er i Dr. C. P. Lonuarf, 0Se vs. Edward j. Duvid P.vn fc E. Struck vs. Jln At.. Cornelius Ksl. A Ula' K P. llan.m.n'susevs. W. L. Hutll'.-n J.-aac Hiikusvs. Edwanl AlcTtt ' Heiiry Tup vs. A.lam Kreitiburg H. L. B.VIES vs. l,aac A. Jenkn,,. H. L. Kevins vs. Isaac A Jeniu John Sipe vs. Daniel Berkrv. M Tanii'hiii v l.iiu. Suiuuci W cisei vs. Jai-,b fc ii,) Samuel Meyer s adui rs. vs. ni-n'rv a- I C. Lalhlis. nr' 11,1 David Koss A Sons vs. Josi-ih Brant Jo m rres-U r s trustee vs. Hirata r,i,, John lrcssltrs trustee vs. CailL.rin, tL Icr trustee. lr" A. H Conroth an-1 E. Kitman', a. David Hembauifh. Miller, At'Craeken av lle-ia v Dec 51 H f' N,'"p";U THE ETNA FURNACE, 4 t !'lT5wl.triki.S',1 i For Churches, Schools, Hallf, and Iwt'llin?rs. The Cheapest First-class Furnace Manufac tured. Note the prices, and send for Circular. No. 3. with Casing, 170.00 3, without 8O.0O S, with " IIB.OO S, without " 9O.0O IS CCCSIITa STOVES asi EA2T3ZS, Eeaticg Stove3 ani Fumees, MANUFACTURED BY A. BRADLEY & CO. ..c0.iriTTS3ir23S. PA. ABBOTT'S PATENT PORTLAND GUTTER The Strongt Slelgjh ia exlstMi.-. Tin finish, liubt. cheaper and more durable lhaa other Sleigh, also, ASuOtt's Patent Emmer Attactat., For wheeled vehicle of every oeeerlpUou. Ter (set! y practical; Ota any axle: tracks in country roads. Over four thousand in us. aMnd ior circulars and learn your nean-st agent, A. A. ABBOTT & CO.. 300 Wabaahj Ave., Chicago. Nov. W. 2mo JJEGISTER'S NOTICE. Notice Is hereby given to all persons concerned as lemtees, creditors or otherwise, that the tl lowinir accounts have passed register, andthat tbe same will he presented for eontlrmatlon aiH al lowance at an rphans' Court to be hld at Som erset, on Thursday. January 2th. lim). Ac-count ot Alexander w. Walter, (JuapilaB of Alexander Il ioe. Ac-omit of Samuel Brideicum, A lmiaijtrat of Henry Rriiieicuui deceased. First and nnal account of John S Beal. Ooar dian of Ellen Heal. Levi Beul and Sarah H-L Account of Solomon Pile, Guardian of Joho W. Aivount orsimon Chorpenlnfr.Ouanli.mtifWm. V. CUorpeninii. First and hnal account of I'sae O. Junes Ad ministrator of Samuel Metiler deceased. Account of P. F. tlanlaerand C. A. Lohr, Ad ministrators of Henry Lohrdeceased. Account of J J. Easb. Administrator and Trus ter of George Thomas deceased. First ami hnal account of Jacob Bowman, Ad mlnitor of Nancy Simpson deceased. First account of Joseph B. Davis, Administra tor of John Davis decead. First and partial account of Hiram Swank, ad ministrators cum testamento annexo ol Sauiael Swank, dee'd. The account of J. K. McMillen, trustee for tL saleof the rel estate of Ann KcM.v 'lee d. The account of Henrv Mull, g-uanllan of the minor children of Araham F utrh dec d. Account H. F. and (E E. Barmtt, wm George Harnett, dec'!. WJ.tLl' Deo 31. Krister. UDITOR'S NOTICE. Hiram J. Nicola ue oi l In the Court of Com J.S. Harah, Imon Pleas ol Somerset vs. fCo.. P.. No. I IT, Novem- J. B. Jennlnirs. j ber T.. 1T. (ED.) And n.;w 1 Iecember.lt;.nn petition ot SlwrlB Kyle hied, and on motion ol W. H. Knts. Kl-. his attorney, the Court appoint J. . A n.lltnr tnillstHhnr th lnn.1 in the hands of tO SheriB to and among those ieirally entitled there to. Extract from the recorJ.certlSed 2T Veetmt, W'' H. F.Sf HELL. Pro- Notice Is bereby given that I will atteo i t duties ol the tlwre apolntment at my oil-.ee in tot Horouich of .mrrset. oa Thursday. January a. Is), when an I all persons interested can attend. J.G. UGLfc. Dec. 31 Audit". rCTlCE lN'PIVORCE Sarah Ambrose, bv her next friend William Miller, T3- In thefewtej Common Pleas ' Somersefoua'T Pa . No. K, Jaa. -T . f . . I.I A nhnsa J T.. ! (Plurles sutipcena ior iivorc. TolNathaniel Ambrose, the abovs naavl defeW a"t : , You are herehv n .titled to appear at our next ten of the Court l Common Pleas to be held at erset. on tbe 4th Monday ol Januarv. 19W. !' day) to answer to the complaint of Sarah brose. your wile, the plaintiff alov saoed. M show rause ii any you have, why your said wi.e should not be divorced Irom the bonds ol matri mooy entered into with you. areealiU to prayer ol her petition and libel exhibited sgslatf you before smf-H ourt. Sheriff's omce, Dec. JS, EPQAB Kf-E. 1ST". t TheTralk la M1bJ and will prevail. Thousand who hav ased and i ii,Hn .:,MMintl tru'bofour statement. that SELLER'S LIVER PILLS 111 Cc Rathe worst cases of Liver compia-n'- ii i ,i i . t.r.lrfm 1 ustl'V Dlliuuilirr., ittwisoivaiious - ness. Constipation. Diiiiness and all disorders r ailing; Irvin a dl-eased liver. For sal by all Druggist. Price li cents. B. E. S ELLEBS A CO.. Prop ri, Pittsburg. P C- N- B0Y0, rnt Somrt. Pa- Save Your Children. - ,. , ,K.n.t SVeller' Te-milshsnorjual to this or -ny oor country. "Go teas- oooiul ivea u " -Bradbury', expelled ZM worms in ''t." takm the ganiicine. mhj. - ship. Pa. Also expelled ) worm, trom my wo vear old."-vVm. S.rv.r, St. Loai. o d by uruegisis. rr- . : it A CO.. Prop'rs, PUUhurga, Pa. Cad fcirtrl juiy a mrf,"n
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