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The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-11-10

Acuriosity in the potato line has been
LEFT st our office by Mr.. John Miller. 1t
Grew on the plantation of his father, Mr.. R.
II Liller, in Lancaster County, S. c., and
rsttly resembles a snake coiled, with its
had thrown back ready to strike.-Char.
Glsfrcer.
If Miller handles it much it Will strike
him in the mouth. A potato snake is
very dangerous!
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The Patriot says grey eagle was captured
near that place last week, by a fellow named
Jones, and is now on exhibition at Sloan's
store in Greensboro. 1t measures seven
feet nine inches from tip to tip, and from
its appearance seems to be quite young.
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! TOBACCO IN THE MoUNTAINs.-The editor
of the old North State has been shown some
specimens of splendid tobacco raised in
Davie county, by Albert Sheek, Esq.
/ We judge from the remarks of the Oil
North State that Mr.. S. has been experiment
ing, and that he has succeeded in raising to
.bacco Our knowledge of Western North
Carolina warrants US in the assertion that
there is no better land in this State or Vir-
ginia for tobacco. In fact it will produce
the finer qualities with greater success than
the bottom lands on the Roanoke in Virgin
ia as it is well understood that low lands
produce very large but coarse leaf, where
as the hill sides and the black jack new
grounds are always selected for the finer
qualities, such as bring the highest market
prices, and are used for wrappers. Our
Western planters will doubtless find the to-
bacco crop source of profit.
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1869-11-10

His Excellency, Governor Holden, has or
dered a special Term of the Superior
Court for the County of Craven on the I'd
Monday in January, 1870, Judge Thomas
to preside. na
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MurderOus Assault on a Wife-Killing of
Her Alleged ParamOur

John Dickcy, an engineer in the sausage
factory of VIM. H. McNeiel at Bombay
Hook, N. j., nearly opposite Yonkers, dan
gerously wounded his wife with pistol
Monday Eight, and shot Collins Cahoon, a
boarder in his house, dead He was arrested
at Yonkers when about crossing the river in
a boat. He alleges that he caught his wife
and the deceased in the act of adultery
This the woman denies.
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The Conference of the Methodist Protes-
tant Church, will meet at Mt. Pleasant
church, five miles north of Townsville,
Davidson county, on Wednesday the first
anr of December next.
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wednesday, Nov. 10, 1869.
CITY AND STATE NEWS.

He Dies ScRATCHING.-The attempt of
* President johnson to have the election of
Cooper declared void, is mere death scratch
or an illustration of Catching at straw
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THE CARE OF FLowERs.-After the ne
cessary provision has been made for food and
raiment, there is no employment so well cal
culated to adorn and beautify residence
as the proper care and culture of flowers
and eyergreens. A yard without flowers
and evergreens is like family without an
offspring-cheerless; and we are glad to
know that considerable attention is being
given to the flower yard and the hot house
much of this is seen in our city, and in
various towns and cities in our State.
In brief visit to Magnolia, on the W. &
". Railroad, in Duplin county, Mr. F. A.
Newbury very kindly conducted US through
his flower garden and hot house, and we
were truly delighted with the many varie,
ties and the great perfection OF his plants
His hot house is some forty feet in length
with a width of about twenty feet-every
available spot is occupied with some exqui,
site little flower or evergreen-and through
the dreary months OF winter, the transition
to spring time, is only through glass door
Mr. N. has made it profitable, as well-his
sales are large and his plants are being or
dered from a great distance.
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Horrible Disaster in Ohio-Ten Insane
Persons Burned to Death-Criminal
Negligence.

GRANVILLE, OHIO, OCT. 81.
At 2 o'clock yesterday morning fire &C.
CURED at the Licking County Infirmary, sit
uated two miles south of this place. The
stone and frame buildings were destroyed.
The former was occupied by ten insane per-
sons, and when the fire was discovered, it
was too late to rescue them, they being
locked in their rooms, and all persisted. The
victims names are, John Devon, Moses Car
roll, b. j. Morton, William Van Dyne, Geo.
Criner, Samuel Clark, John McManus, Frank
Martin, Julia Morgan, and Mrs Rostcver.
The fire originated from the furnace
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His Excellency, Governor Holden, for rea-
sons satisfactory, has revoked the Com
mission Of ]. A. Dupong, Lumber Inspector
of Wilmington. -H-tfl
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THE EGYPT COMPANY OF NORTH CAROLINA.

A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
"A holders OF this Company will be held on
Wednesday, December LIST, 1869, at 10 clock,
A; NJ, at the office OF the Company, No. 100 N.
Water ST., Philadelphia, Pa, for the purpose Of
prospects of the Company, and for general bust
ness purposes, D, W. SLACK, f..
nov 9 549-w3w
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. The terrible catastrophe which has just
occurred here has thrown deep gloom over
our town. The Lunatic Asylum was quite
large building. The fire, it is said, origin
ated in the culinary department, and by
reason of the very dry and old material
comprising the structure, the flames covered
it with fearful rapidity. During the excite
ment attendant upon the discovery of the
flames, all seemed to have forgotten that in
one of the upper stories ten demented per-
sons were confined
These persons were immured in a room
that was strongly barricaded, and their
shrieks were appalling as the flames hem
med them in. Desperate efforts were made
to save them, but proved unavailing.
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IExAs-TERRIBLE SToRM-CoLD Wealth
From letter addressed to the local,
led Galveston, Texls, October "a, we
IKE the following extracts: 'We had a
Able tornado night before last-a promis-
Gus scattering of fences, houses blown
IN, unroofed, &c. A steamer from the
st has just come in with one hundred
eighty dead cattle on board, caused by
heavy sea.
asst night our city was alarmed by the
Of fire. The fremen with their engines
e promptly on hand, but could render
little assistance-a heavy gale blowing
he time. Nine stores were burned.
The telegraph lines have been down for
days, and consequently no dispatches
Re been received here.
The weather has been very cool for sew
days-fiost visible-and fire comforta-
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THE CAPE FEAR ExmBITIoN.-From
resent indications, the Cape Fear Fair, to
mmence at Wilmington on the 10th inst,
. IL be, not only creditable but a decided
|ocess. In the mountain districts, the peo-
/: are getting in readiness, til ir fruit,
eese, &c, while nearer, the planter and
3ck raiser will carry down their best sam
s, to compete with their Eastern brethren.
lis is well, and proper-let the East and
Z West meet together, compare notes, and
Ae council on the best plans and modes
the improvement oftheir common in
'sts, and the glory and prosperity of the
ate. .,- .-r -. r.
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Deaths,

( DIED, in this City, on the End inst, CARSON
son of D. G. & E. s. Murray, aged % MONTHS st
y" Asleep in Jesus-blessed sleep 81 10
From which none ever wake to weep
! calm and undisturbed repose, IA Sam
Unbroken by the last of foes" -, -.
Died, in this city, on Monday, November 1st,s
CHARLES EDGAR, infant son OF VIM. ]. and Julia
Hicks. rll sa. a,7g aa..l tEns aliaTl
DIED, in Wilmington on the 3Oth October,
1869, Mrs. ELLEN MADDEN, aged II years, a ma
tive of Tipperary county, ireland, but resident
of Wilmington for about years. - -,
Died, on VI ednesday, the Goth of September
1869, at the residence of her husband. in Wilson,
N. c., Mrs. AMELIA HADLEY, in the esd year Of
her age zaa;ai
Died, near Maysville, Pitt county, on the 23d
ult., Mr. GIDEON WARD, in the Gath year of his.
age. Hal '''" ~ - rAe si'
Died, in Stafford, Conn, Oct. Gath, Maj. CHAs.
RUSSELL, native of Wilmington, N c., butfor
many years resident Of Texas, aged ,46 years
and months. ....,. 80. .gifg Sod ssl,
DIED, in Clinton, Sampson county, October r
10th, 1869, JOHN BRIGHT, son of ). B. and NJ p
Brown,:a aged year and II months. 77a sA SO
DIED, at the residence of Mrs. s. E. Foxhall, /,
near Tarboro', on the ed ult., Miss EMILY SKIES,
aged about SO years.,sy,,l .g,l--,. .,s.l 5s,lr g
Died, in Rowan county, on the 9th ult., Mr.
]. F. CLoDFELrER, aged about 80 years. The
deceased was most worthy and respectable ci-
tizen, and Deacon in Black Creek Church.
Died, near Lincolnton, on the 18th ult., Mrs.
ELIZABETH M. RAMsoUR, wife of Ed. G. Ram :,
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KEHUKEE BAPTIST AssoCIATIoN.-The
Tarboro' Southerner publishes some interest
ing facts in connection with this ancient Or
ganization. From the manuscript minutes
in possession of the Southerner, occurs the
following:
The Kehukee Association has passed
through many trying scenes since its organ
nation, 104 years ago, but through the low
ing kindness and tender mercy of our God,
she has passed through these scenes in safe
ty and stands this day monument of Gods
power and love.
The following from the table of Churches
will show the workings of the Association
during the past year:
Number Baptized, ... 14O
Received on Profession of
Faith, 1
Received by Letter,
Discharged by Letter, 6
Excluded, %
Deceased, 81
Restored, Z
In Fellowship, 1851
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DR.. Myer, of Savannah, Ca, says they are the best
mechanical supporters for weak muscles discover
ed thit by their warming properties they bring power
and health, until the strength OF the muscles en-
irely restored; that he knows case where Acock's
Plasters cured gentleman of weak spine; that he
daily prescrbes them in his practice with the happest
results. oct12-1m
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Special Notices.
The Greatest Discovery of the Age

The Greatest Discovery of the Age.
HHIs IS ADMITTED TO BE THE FACT BY THE
thousands who are now using DR.. Tobias celebrated
Venetian Liniment. 1t has been introduced since 1s47
and once trying it is ever without it. 1t will
positively the aforementioned complaints if used
directed:
Chronic Rheumatism, Sore Throat, Headache, Tooth
ACHE Sprains, Bruises Old Sores, Swelngs Mosquito
Bites and Pains in the Back. Chest, or Limbs Also
taken internally for Cholic, Diarrhea, Dysentery,
Group, Coc Sea Sickness, Spasms, &C. 1t is perfectly
harmless to take internally. (See oath accompanying
each bottle 1t has failed to every Of
Diarrhea Dysentery, and Group, if used when first
taken. Always have bottle in the house in readiness,
and you will never regret it.
Price, Fifty Cents and One Dollar. Sold by all the
Druggists and Storekeepers throughout the United
States. Depot, 10 Park Place. New York. oc 121m
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Weak Back, Pains Of the Side, of the Hips

Weak Back, Pains Of the Side, Of the Hips,
And about the Kidneys relieved at once by the ap
plication of one of
ALLCOCK'S POROUS PLASTERS.
6 Gainstown, ALa., Nov. 81, 1868.
Messrs. Thos. AAcock d Co.: During an extensive
practice of ten years have been frequent witness Of
the magical qualities of your Porous Plasters. I can
certify that they all you claim Tor them.
ROBERT E. CAMPBELL, NJ D.
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ONLY ONE

Hair Dye has been proved posonless Professor Chill
ton, whose reputation analytical chemist gives
his statements the weight of authority that
CRiSTADCRO'S EXCELSIOR DYE
has been subjected to the proper tests in his laboratory
and that the results show it to be
Absolutely HARMLESS,
as well as admirably adapted to the purposes for which
it is designed. This is important, the public has
just been warned, by two leading scientific organs,
against
Thirty Deadly Dyes
now before the public.
CRISTADORO'S HAIR PRESERVATIyE, as
Dressing acts like charm on the Hair after Dyeing
Try it. oct 12-1m
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PERSONAL.

Franklin Films of New Hampshire, is to
take charge of the Haytien navy as COM
modore
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London is startled and gratifed by the
ease with which the Abyssinian Prince, now
there, dresses in English clothes
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1869-12-17

EoUALITY.-After all that can be
said about the advantage one man has
over another there is still a wonderful
equality in human fortunes. Ifthc rich
have wealth, the poor have health; if
the heiress has booty, for her DOVER the
queenless have beauty for theirs if one
boast of his income, the other of his in
huence. No one is so miserable but
that his neighbor wants something he
possesses and no one so mighty but he
wants another's aid. There is no for
tune so good but it may be reversed
and none so bad but it may be bettered.
The sun that rises in clouds may set in
splendor; and that which rises in splcn-
dor may set in gloom.
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VILLAow. WALKER COUNTY GA,
June 30, 1866.

Dr. John Builder Sir: have iecently given
your ''Wom Destroyer several trials, and find it
wonderfully eicacious. 1t has not failed in single
instance to have the wished for effect l am doing
pretty large country practice, and have daily use
for some article ofthe kind. free toconfess that
know no remedy recommended by the ablest au
thols that is certain and speedy in its effects. On
the contrary they are uncertain i'll the extreme My
object in writing you is TO find out upon what terms
can get the medicine directly from you. If | can
get upon easy terms shall great deal Of it
am aware that the use Of such articles is contra.
to the teachings and practice of great majority of
the reqular line of NJ. DIS. but see no Just cause or
good sense i'll discarding remedy witch we know
to be efficient simply because may be ignorant of
its combination For my part to all make tia rule to
use all and any to alleviate suffering humanity
which may be able to commandment hesitating be-
cause some one more ingenious than myselfmay have
learned its effects first and secured that knowledge
However, / am by no means advocate or support
er of the thousands of worthless nostrums that flood
the country that puport tocure all manner of 0sea
ses to which human flesh is heir. Please reply soon
and inform me Of your best terms. | am sir, most
respectfully,
JULIUS p. CLEMENT, NJ. d.
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The LoAFER.-IIero is an accu'
rate description of class Of men who
infest every community. The most
miserable hopeless scrap of humanity is
an idle mana man whose chief aim OF
life is to loaf-to waste in the listless
lounging, and mental and physical in
action the years of this short life
There are scores of such beings in every
town and city--miserable loafers whose
sole occupation is TO avoid employment
of any kind-whose lives can scarcely
be called lives-who die one after
another and leave behind them-what 7
A vacancy to be mourncd =? No, for
they are in themselves vacancies not
men. To those atoms society owes
nothing. The history of the worlds
progress ignore their names and eXis-
tence; and being dead, tho grave con-
tanned no more inert, worthless earth
than it did before. They become chron-
ic nuisances as regards their worth or
value, and from day to day in the haunts
of busy man, they pass as uncurrent
funds-at so much discount that they
can not even buy themselves. Such
are loafers-miserable, worthless beings,
who die only when they get too lazy and
indolent to use their organs.
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Bulls Sarsaparilla.
Good Reason for the Coptain's FAITH.
Read the Captains Letter and the Letter
from his Mother
BENTON BARRACKS. Co,
Anil RI 1S65


BENTON BARRACKS, Co,
April 30, 1e65
DIR, JOIN BUIIo-Dpar Sir: knowing the ELI
cheney of your Sarsapara, and theheang and bene
fetal qualities it possesses, send you the following
statement Of my
| was wounded about two years ago-was taken
prisoner and confined for sixteen months. Being
moved so often my wounds have not healed yet. /
have not sat mp moment since l wounded.
am shot through the hips. My general health is
impaired. and need something to assist nature. |
have more faith in your oarsaparilla than in any
thing else. wish that that is genuine, Please ex~
press me half dozen bottles, and oblige
CAPT. c. Z. JOHNSON,
ST. Louis, 40.
p S.-The following written April, 20, 1860.
by Mrs. Jennie johnson, mother of Capt. Johnson.
DIR. BULL-Dear Sir: My husband DR.. S.
Johnson, was skillful surgeon and physician in
Central New York where he died, leaving the above
c., Z. Johnson to my AT thirteen years of age
he had a chronic daIrhna and scroftlla, for which
gave him your Sarsaparilla IT CURED HIM. l
have for ten wears recommended il to many in New
York Ohio and Iowa, for scrofula fever sores, and
geenra debility. Perfect success has attended it
The cure affected in of scrofia and fever
sores were almost miraculous. | am very ankle us
for my son again have recourse TO your Sarsapar
Ia He is fearful of getting spurious article, hence
his writing you for it. Ills wounds were terrible
but believe he Will recover.
Respectfully,
JENNIE JOHNSON.
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SNistellanp.
THE SQUIRE AND HIS WIFE.

The Squire had friend to visit him
on business, and was very much annoyed
to be interrupted by his wife, who came
to ask him what lie wanted for dinner.
$50 away let us alone!' impatiently
said the Squire.
Business detained the friend until after
dinner time, and the Squire urged him
to remain. The Squire was generous
provider, proud of his table, and he COM
placently escorted his friend to seat
A little to the surprise Of both, they saw
nothing on the board but huge dish Of
salad, which the good wife began quietly
to dish up.
"My DEAR" said the Squire, "wherc
are the meats"
"There are none to-day" said his lady
''No meats What in the name of pow
erty The vegetables then. Why don't
you have them brought in Z"
"You didn't order any"
"Order | didn't order anything"
said the amazed Squire.
"You forget" coolly answered tho
housewife. 81 asked what we should
have, and you said, lettuce alone Here
it is"
The friend burst into a laugh, and the
Squire after looking lugubrious a mo-
mcnt, joined him.
Nyife, give it up. | owe you one.
Here is the fifty dollars you wanted for
that carpet which | denied YOU" The
Squire forked over. ''Now let us have
peace, and some dinner"
The good woman pocketed the paper,
rang the bell, and sum ptuous repast OF
fish, poultry, and vegetables, was brought
in.
A few days aftcrward the Squire re-
manned working in his garden sometime
after the usual tea hour. His wife grew
impatient of delay, and went to find him.
His excuse when asked what he was
waiting for, threw her into futter of
excitement.
"Some ones TO come to supper" she
exclaimed. "Why didn't you tell me z
/ declare you are the proyokingest
man /"
And without asking which of his
friends was expected, she fastened to
change her dress and slick up her hair
for the occasion. This done, she came
out and found the Squire seated at the
table reading his newspaper.
"Where's your company 2"
"NIy company! haven't any COM
pany."
but you said you expected somebody
tosupper," exclaimed the indignant wife.
"My dear, said no such thing. You
asked me what | was waiting for, and
said Summons to come to suppcr-that's
what was waiting for, my dear, and
came at once.
''And you have made mo go and
change my dress. Oh, I'll pay you fol
this"
"No matter about it, my dear, oweG
you, you remember, Tor that lettuce"
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Administrators (PostponeA Sales.

GEORGIA, Pursuant to an order oE~the
Cobb County. Court Of Ordinary of said coun-
ty. will be sold before the Court House door in Ma
rieta on Tuesday the LIST. Of January 1870, all tie
lands belonging to the estate of H. Brown dece'd
sistng of lots No 1888 1889 and 1903 11lh. Dist. and
2nd, section. Also 264 acres of lot 1929 18th, Dist
and 2nd section. There is on said lands good wa
ter power, AN old Saw Mill and the remains of a
Grst Mill that has been burned. Terms cash, pur-
chaser paying for titles.
w. S. BROWN, Admir-
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Georgia, Cobb County:

EpY virtue of an order of the Court Of Ordinary Of
ND said county will be sold before the Court
Housedoor in the city of Marietta ON the LIST Tues
day in January next, during The legal hours of sale
the following real estate belonging to the Estate Of
Edward Mayes, deceased viz Lots Numbers 657,
65s $50 600, 7O6, 700, TO- ILL $50, 1911 1872, 733,
501 and c55 in the 18th Dist and I'd section Of raid
county containing Five hundred and sixty acres
more or less Sold for the benefit of heirs and credi-
tors Terms cash. Purchaser paying for titles
November 10Th, 1869.
John p. Maycs, Administrator,
of Edward Mayes, decd.
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State of Georgia, Cherokee County =:

John Ragsdale having applied to be appointed
Guardian of the person and property of Laura A. f.
Roach minor under fourteen years of age, resident
of said county This is to cite all persons concerned
TO be and appear at the of the Court of Ordinary
to be held next after the expiration Of thirty days
from the first publcaonofthis notice. and show
if any they can, why said John Ragrdale should not
be ntrustd with the Guardianship of the person and
property of said minor. Witness my hand and Off
cial signature this Nov. ODD, 1869
w. r. d. Moss, Ordinary.
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geaal advertisements.
Cohh Sheriff Sale.

vii be sold before the court house door in the City
of Marietta Cobb County Ca, between the legal
hours of sale on the LIST Tuesday in January 1870, the
following property towt: A certain tract or parcel
Of land lying in the 10th Dist and 2nd Sect. ofsaid
county ofCobb. Consisting Of lots Nos Ga l:4. 13',
t32, i3l 1856, 1876, 157, 206 227 containing 400 res
more or less and constituting the homestead of Hart
well Jones and family. set apart by the Ordinary
of said county, levied as the property ofHartwell
Bones by virtue Of fita issued from Cobb County
Court in favor of W. S. McElfresh vs. H. Jones, TO-
satisfy claim for labor and material done upon said
homestead, property pointed out by plaintiff.
Also-at the same time and place will be sold. two
lots of land numbers not known. i'll the 10th Dist,
Cobb County, the lanyard situate thereon known
the Wadsw0rtl Marietta lanyard place. levied on
the property ofthe defennant G. j.. Phillips proper
ty pointed out by A. Green, ofthe defendants.
Also-at the same time and place will be sold 90
acres Of land off Of the East side Of lot oand number
(266) in the 20 Dist, and 2nd section of Cobb Co.
Levied on as the property CIV. e: Abney, admins
traitor of j. Perccr deceased to satisfy fas from
the Justicps Court of the S51 District G.. NJ. in favor
of W. C. Mathews vs. W. G. Abney administrator
of j. Percer deceased. Levy made and returned to-
me by j. C. Mohon, L. c This 2nd day of Dec.
1869
II. A. Baldwin, Shift.
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An old lady, being in a store in Wa
terbury, Conn, recently, deliberately
sat down and reached out her half-frozen
feet to the iron safe, remarking that she
"always did like those air-tight stoves"