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REAL ESTATES AGET.
1 1
HOUSES and Lots for Rale and RBJJfrp
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1 .r
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VOL. VI. NO. G.
New Hoarding Ilouite.
MRS. R. S. HULIXOS haa hullt a largo
addition to her house, and la now pre
pared to nccommodale a number of perma
nent boarder, and all transient oiiot who
mav favor her with their patronage. A
good stable haa recently locn built to ac
commodate the horses of guesta. Charges
reasonable. Residence on Ein St,, oppo
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Jan. , 72.
tONFECTIONARIE
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AGNEW, at the Post Office,
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CANNED FIWITS,
10BACC0S,
CIGARS, AND
NOTIONS OF ALL KINDS.
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la resspeotfully solicited.
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NEBRASKA GRIST MILL.
THE GRIST MILL at Nebraska (Lacy
town,) Voroat county, lias been thor
ough!; 'overhauled and -rpfltted in rirst-cIk-hs
order, aud ia now running and doing
ll kinda of
FLOUR,
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Constantly on hand, and sold at the very
lowest tigures.
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, ' '-
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T10NESTA, PA.,
A VHIIIT WITH A ItAILKOAII.
Mr. Jolm Q. Colernaq who wo eject
ed from a Itew Haven car because he
tried to use a ticket backwards, at it
is called, arid sued the company for
damages oa account of the injuries he
sustained, gives the following interest
ing account of scenes ia court:
The first quegtiono of the counsel
for the corporation were Ben''i sooth
ing and seductive; but, finding that I
rsfused the hidden pitfalls into which
he would fain lead roe, ho changed
his method, and strove to make me
exhibit myself as a "common travel
ing agent," who hart deliberately plot
ted to swindle the railroad company
by trumping up a claim for damages
for a pretended injury. He interro
gated in? ps to the particulars of my
physical tllcmtorts : on what days
id 1 sutler pain irom my injury r
Did the weather eO'eot my State of
health 1 Then he required me to con
sider what a mean, contemptible fel
low I was to try to save two dollars
and a quarter by using an old ticket,
Then lie demanded to know why need
I be such a "rough, and get into that
disgfuceful quarrel, disturbing the
other passengers, assulting the rail
road officials; and making them leave
their business aud eome all the way to
jjoston; wheu I might have paid my
(are, and eyeryf.liing would have been
smooth ?
Ou another trial the lawyer who
conducted the case in behalf of the
railroad company, thundered out this
command "Now, sir, look upon the
jury and tell thera why you broke the
rules et that road why yon attempt
ed to use that ticket? A man of your
acre and your experience in traveling
must have known batter. What made
you think vou could do it 7 A hush
followed this indignant outburst
Every eye iu the court-room was fix
ed nnen me: the snectatwrs straighten
ed themselves in their seats to listen ;
reporters lifted their heads and hug
eri their pen oils nervously ; the law
vers within the bar winked at each
other signi6cantly : and the presiding
iudee bent forward with ait air of
crave expectation.
My answer was deliberate, for had
outgrown my original nervousness,
and was hardened to the asperities o!
judicial inquisition: "Ou general
principles, when I pay a dollar for s
thing, I am entitled to the equivalent
of that dollar, whsther J. buy a rail
road ticket or potatoes."
''Y-e-s," rejoined the lawyer, slowly,
and with a sneer in pyery word, "and
when you buy potatoes, you think you
can take it nut in sugar or tea, if you
prefer." He . had made a good point,
he thought, and he cast about the
room a look inviting congratulation.
"No," I said, ' I da not think I can
take it out iu sugar or tea. But
think, if I buy a barrel of potatoes it's
nobody's business but my own whether
I tuka the head out of the barrel and
eat through that way, er tip it the
other end up, ajjj go throjjgh tljat
way.
, For once I had the whole court
with me in a laugh, in which judge,
lawyers and spectators took: eager
part, and my inquisitor dashed Tiis
papers on the table and dropped into
his seat.
During the last tiitl I lad testified
that I knew tickets had been used
"backwards" on the road, and I believe
such usage amounted to a custom.
My tormentor asked why 1 did not
bring witnesses to prove such a custom.
I replied that we did introduce a wit
ness for that purpose., but tho defepd
aut's counsel refused to permit bjm fq
teBiuy, ueciiifiug J-paf fno ;om 01
tjie road' had polling to (Jo with the
case; only the rne of the road was (o
be considered. The counsel denied
this, and affirmed that he would not
have objected to such testimony if we
had been able to produce it. A gen
tleman sitting a; uiig the spectators
rose and whispered to. my lawyer
and as soon as I left the witness stand
he was called and sworn, the opposing
counsel watching the proceeding; with
undisguised curiosity. "Mr. Witness,"
asked my lawyer, "vou have travelled
a good deal on the New Yvrk &' New
Haven Railroad, have yeu not 2"
"Yes, sir. "State whether or net
you fver bad bad any tickets to go in
the reverse direc'tiou, and Itow'tlier
4ieiore the witness could answer
.tj- 1 1
ine counsel tor tue ranroaa sprang
ai)p'yehemeutly protested against" t
introduction of the evidence. T
judge eyideptly did not comprehend
the situation, and turned ac inquiring
look upon my lawyer, who aiibwered
it by saying, "Yeur Ilonof;, the defend
ants bare asked me why we did not
call witnesses to prove the custom
using tickets 'backwards aud said
that they should not object if we did
so. Now we put this gentlemaa en
the stand to show that be had such
ticket " "Yes, and used them, too,"
interrupted the witness, "btop, sir
cried the judge, "you are not to testify
MAY 7. 1873,
until vqu are told to do so." But the
caution was too late ; the mischief was
dene : and again all present, appreciat
ing the humor of this breach of legal
etiquette, united in a harly laugh. It
was plainly unnecessary to pursue tne
examination of this witness further,
and he was permitted to stand aside.
MISTAKEN IDKMTIT V-A ( IRIOI S CANE.
In 187 , on the steamer ,
from Louisville to Bowling Green,
was a large party of passengers. We
had gott?n some distance up Green
luver, whop, at some landing, a gen
tleman and lady came abroad, regis
tered as man and wife, and were duly
assigned a stateroom in the ladies'
cabin. 1 The boat's cabin presented
the usual varied scene, some reading,
several groups at the card tables, and
knots here and there engaged in con
versation. Iu a few minutes a waiter
came forward and told tho Captain
that the ludy that had just come
aboard wished to see him in her room,
who, a little surprised and wondering,
went immediately back aud knocked
at the door, which was hesitatingly,
cautiously, with evident signs of tre
pidation, opened. They were both
unmistakably, much alarmed, ana the
lady appealed to the Captain piteously
for protection. To his astonished in
quiries about the cause of all this, she
explained that in passing down the
half l;e recognised a man who had
been her' husband, fcut frpm wborn she
had separated and married again, Olid
who had driven them from their homes
with threats of violence, and followed
them with every possible annoyance ;
that they had just left a place in In
diana, as they thought secretly, when
10 and behold here 110 was after her
in Kentucky 1 She was in dispair and
raplored the Captain to protect them.
He assured her he would, but begged
her to point qui, tne man, as he was
acquainted with nearly all, and could
not imagine which one it could be.
After much importunity, the curtain
being partially drawn to secure her
from view, she was at last prevailed
UDrn to nass cautiously nut. her hus
band standing behind her, and evident
ly equally frightened. J he ridiculous
ness of the scene here presented may
be imagined, iler eye, with terrified
fascination, at last rests upon him, and
she points out a Mr. , well
known to the Captain a gentleman
who he had known tor years well
knew he was net married and had
every reason to bellevo hat) npyer
been.
The (Dap tain assured her she was
mistaken: that he knew the fact
above related in regard to the man,
and that it could not he true, bhe
said, vehemently, "I know it is him.
Do you think it possible that 1 could
live with a raau three years in rela
tion of a wife, that only a few weeks
should intervene since I saw him, aud
then be unable to recognize unu or
mistake another for him?"
- This was a poser sure enough, and
to a stranger to all the parties, cou
viucing and unanswerable. B,ut then,
there stood the living,' incredible,
insurmountable tuct mat this was
John , and not Mr.
had known for five or six years that
he was not married, and had not been
within that time. So wo had it, nei
ther bejpg able to con vice the other,
I proposed to bring him up for a closer
inspection, but she was toe much
afraid of him to consent ; but repeat
ed assurances of protection at last pre
vailed, and I went out foj I) in). Cull
ing him out from his card party, I
brjepy told him what had occurred,
and in Ins ' wondering amazement he
assumed something of the appearance
of a frightened culprit.' ' Bjought face
to fuce.'the ludicrousuess and singular
ity of the cace culminated. He com
mences :
"What is this you accuse me of,
madanie of being your former hus
band, of following you with threats to
kill, etc.? Why, I do not know you
never saw you before on earth, to my
knowledge, and I never had a wife."
She, answering, fjVliat, sir I You
deny that your name is , that you
were once tny husband, and that we
separated in Indiana ?"
lie, "Yes maijanie, X dp, deny it,
each and all, most emphatically.''
By this time quite a crewd had been
attracted as witnesses and auditors.
Shu evidently was convinced ef her
mistake, and, after a flight pause,
says :
"Well, there is one way to decide
this question of yeracity between you
aud myself. If you are Mr. , nd
my former huebaud, you have a deep
scar in the edge of your ear, hidden
by your bair, "and at the fop of your
forehead." '
' magine the scene here. All are
eager too see the result of the test, as
he pulls off bis hat, aud stooping, pre
sents his head for close inspection. She
nerveously raises iis hair, aud locks,
there was to scar to be seen. He feels
that he has triumphed, and the com
pany present acquit him, but she;
$2 PER ANNUM,
amazed and confused, seems but half
convinced. Here the case rests. I
have never since seen or heard of the
strangely deluded lady, but the gen
tleman, the subject ot this delusion, is
still living on Greeq Ri"er, a respect
ed good citizen, and the hundreds who
know him know this was a mistake
utterly incredible and incomprehensi
ble not committed by an acquaint
ance, nor eveu an intimate friend, but
by a wile, who had lived with a man
n a marital relation for three or four
years, and only separated from him
then lor a tew months. As, a case qt
'mistaken identity, it certainly is
without parallel. Cor. liotvlinq Oreen
(JCy.) I'antagraph.
A HIDE FOll I.IKE
The following is an extract from
"Life on tho l'luins," by General G.
A. Custer, in the May number ot the
Galtucy :
There was a beautiful clear sticam
of water, named Bluff creek, running
through camp, which supplied bath
ing facilities to the officers and men,
a privilege which but few allowed to
pass unimproved. Whether to avoid
the publicity attending looalitics
near camp, or to seek a point in the
bed of the stream where the water was
fresh and undisturbed, or from a mo
tive diflerent from either of these, two
of our young officers mounted their
horses oue nay without saddles and
rode down the valley of U10 stream
perhaps a mile or more in search of a
naming piace. xjiscovering one 10
their taste, they dismounted, secured
their hones, and after disposing of
their appear! on the greensward cov
ering the banks, where soon floating
and floundering in the water like a
pair of young porpoises. How long
they hud been enjoying this healf-hy
recreation, or how much longer they
might havp remained, is not necessary
to the story, line ot them happening
to glance toward their horses observed
the latter in a state ot great terpida
tion, Hastening from the water to
the bank, he discovered the cause of
the strange conduct on the part of the
horses, which was nothing less thau
party of about thirty Indian warriors,
mounted, and stealthily making their
way towards the bathing party, evi
dently having their eyes on1 tho latter,
and intent upon their captue. Here
was a condition of affairs that was at
least unexpected as it was unwelcome
Quickly called out his companion
who was still in the water, unconscious
of approaching danger, tho one on
shore uiatje i4e 0 unfasten their
horses and prepare for flight.
Fortunately the Indians, who were
now within a few hundred yards of tl)e
two officers, were coming from the
direction opposite camp, leaving the
retreat of the officers open. No soon
er did the warriors find that their an
proncb was discovered than they put
their ponies to their best speed, hop
ing to capture the officers before tin
latter could have time to mount and
get their horses under headway. The
two officers jn the meanwhile were fur
from idle ; no flesh brushes or bathing
towels were required to restore
healthy circulation, nor was time wast
ed in an idle attempt to make a toilet.
If they had sought their bathing
ground. from motives of retirement or
delicacy, no such sentiments were ex
hibited 'paw, for catphjuir up their
wardrobe from tlie ground in ouchand
seizing tho bridle rein with the other
one leap and they were on their hors
es' backs and riding toward aahip fuT
de.ir life. J hey were not exactly in
the condition ot'Flora McFlirusy, with
uothiug to wear, but to all intents and
purposes might well have been so
Then followed a race, which, but for
the risk incurred by two of the riders
might well be compared to that of
John Gilpiu. Both ot the officers
were experienced horsemen, but what
experienced horseman would willingly
care to bo thrust upon the uure back
ot a living steed, minus all apparel
neither boots, nor breeches, nor saddle
not even the spurs and shirt cpjlar
which are said to constitute the full
uniform of a Georgian Colonel, and
when so disposed of, to have three or
four score of hideously painted aud
feathered savages, well mounted and
near at baud, atjrmnjog every nerve
ana urging their neet-iooted war pou
ies to their highest speed in order
that the scalps of the experienced
horsemen might be added to their
other human trophies which grace
their lodges f
Truly this was one of the occasions
when personal apperanccs is nothing,
and "a man's a man for a' that," so at
least though our amateur Mazeppas
as llier came dasiunt; towards cump,
ever aud anon casting anxious glances
over their shoulders at their pursuers,
who despite every exertion of the
former, were surely overhauling thoir
palefuced brothers. To thq 'pursued,
camp seemed & long way in the dis
tance, while the shouts of the warriors,
each time shewed nearer thfijn before,
Ratios of Advertising.
One Square (1 Incli,) one incrtlon - 1 fiO
One Square " one month - 8 00
ineMotmre " threo months - o u.
One Square " ono J'er - 10 o
Two Squares, one year .... 15 (aj
quarter Col, .. - zu no
Half " " - . - BO 00
One " " - 100 (10
Legnl notices at established ratoa.
Marriage and death notice?, gratifc.
All bills for vniirlv ml vet tismnpTits col
lected quarterly. Temporary advertise?
ments iniVNt be paid for in advanec.
jou worK, i-asn on itciivury.
warned them to urge tficfr steeds to
their fastest pane. Iu a few moments
the occupants of thd camp discovered
the approach of this strangely appear
ing party. It was an easy- matter to.
recognize the warriors, but who could
name the two who rode at tho front i
The pursuing warriors, teeing that
they were not likely to overtake aud
capture the two knights of the bath,
slackened their horses and sent a vol-
ly of arrows after them, A few min
utes later and the two officers were
safe Inside t.ie (top?, where they lost
no time in making their way to their
tents to attend to certain matteri re
lating to their toilet which the sudden
appoaronce of their dusky visitors had
prevented. Jt was a long time before
they ceased to hear allusions made by
their comrades tq fhe cut nnd style of
their riding suits.
A WONDEHFri, PHOTfMUtAl'lUC FRAT.
The San Francisco Examiner says :
Some time ago Governor Standford,
the owner ot the horso Occident,
which was ipaije fatyiQps from having
been beaten in a raco with the Gold
smith Maid, desired to huve a photo-
grnp.i of the animal taken whilo said
animal was going at full speed. Mr.
Muvbriilge. the artist, was applied to.
but he expressed his doubts that it
could be done. Ho began experi
menting, however, and after a whilo
was obje tq catch objects on thej wing
witn great success. A lew days OgQ
he announced to the owner of Occi
dent that he believed that he ceulo)
take the picture. He procured all the
stable sheets tq be had !n the stable,
and with these made a reflecting bapr
ground. Over this Occident was
trained to trot, and everything was
then in readiness for the trial. The
great difficulty was to transfj an
pression while the horse was moving
at the rate of thrrty-eight feet to the
second. Tho first experiment of open
ing and closing the camera on the
first day left no result ; the second day,
with increased velocity in opening and
closing, a shadow was caught. On
the third day, the artist having stud
ied the matter thoroughly, contrived
to have two boards slip pass each oth
er by touching a spring, and, in so
doing, to leave an eighth of an inch
opening for the five-hundredth part
of a second, as the horse passed, nnd
by an arrangement of double lenses,
crossed, secured a negative that shows
Occident in full motion a perfect
likeness of the horse. The space of
tin) a was so small that the spokes of
the wheels of the Bulky "were caught as
if they were not; in motien. This is
probably the most wonderful success
in photographing ever yet achieved,
and the artist is as proud ef his dis
covery as the Governor is of tho pic
ture taken.
A STAtJE TltlCK.
Seeing John Brougham, the other
evening, brought to miud oue -of the
dramatic jokes that he used to put up
on the adionccs at Burton's old thca:
tre in Chambers street. An announce
ment was made on the bills of an
after-piece called "This House for
sale." During its progress some of
the actors would pretend to have a
misunderstanding resulting in high,
words, bitter recriminations, and the
ringing down of tho curtain, amid
great confusion.
Then one of the comedians would
appear before the fqqt-Jighta, apologize
for the unpleasant scene that had oc
curred, and justify himself' for the part)
lie had taked iu the quarrel. After
his retirement, another actor would
present himself, rehearse his griev
ances, and endeavor to set them right
with the audience.
The people in front would get much .
excited and take Bides with this or
that actor, and would be divided be
tween hisses and applause. The play':
ers would add tq the confusion by
rushing before the curtain, and con
tiad'eting one another. When tho
agitation was iu its height, Jehu
Brougham would enter upon the scene,
aud beg for the sake of public decen
cy aud professional honor, to qe heard
a few moments. Then he would re
mark (hat the title of the piece was
"This House for Sale," and he would
leave it to his frieuds in the pit and
boxes to determine whether "this
house1' had not been very badly sold.
The audienoe, then perceiving for the
first time how it had been cajcled,
would burst into a roar of laughter,
and go home in perfect good humor.
Those who had been deceived 0110
evening were so anxious others should
be deceived ou another eveuiug, that
they would keep their own counsel.
The newspapers were in the secret, and
made no allusion to the. joke, which,
br this means, was kept up for five or
six woeka. Cor. Ht. Louit Globe.
A physician advised a patient to
take a wulk ou an empty stomach.
"Whoso stomach ?" feebly asked the
invalid.
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