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Til. Poultry of Levi, County.


It's a fact easy Of proof that the
CHICKENS annually sold to merchants
aud others in this county, bring
inuch larger sun than the total annual
amount Of tag paid by all our
people. The fra of Ross 4 Wander.
wort have this year bought over seven
thousand head Of live chickens, aud
tho amount Of dressed poultry they
handle Is immense. Then, tue Dun
ningt1n Btothers, Lewis, parliaton
Anu other merchants in town, ship
great numbers to the east-aud thou.
sands arc annually consumed at the
Asylum, our hotels, and by the town
people. Captain DAWSON, Of Jack.
sonville, lie QUO Of our heaviest dealers
~ poultry Mr. LorentE, u Walkers
VILE, shipsa great deal, as do other
merchants 10 all parts Of the county.
In addition to this, there are huekstsr
wagons constantly running through
the county, which carry Of every year
many thousand head al poultry. Let
some en.erptising mathematician make
% 90 estimate Of the annual product from
.us apparently Insignificant source Of
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-12-16
The Epizootic.

We regret to chronicle the fact that
this scourge is now regularly upon US,
an that all business is more or less
suspended on account Of it. Tue
ttage lines, and about all the teams
tiers on the route frum Weston to
Clarksburg, bare taken their horses
of the road. The mails arc carried
on horseback, aud passengers are in
about the same tx as tho Legislature
and Convention were last winter. Ok.
teams are in demand, and flour
blacksmiths had the proper facilities
for sho,ing these useful animals. they
" ,uli have plenty Of wosk just now.
We shall not attempt to give a list oil
the parties whose horses are sick-jusi
say "eyerybody'sr aud you will come
near enough tie mark. In ali pari
of the county the disease Is manifest.
ing itself, aud the indications are tina,
few. ifany horses will escape touch
oft.
1t is but justice to DR.. Dargan to
say that in this crisis be is doing even
more than could be expected Of him.
For once in his life Peter is fully ap-
p'eeiated.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-12-16
NoTIoH-THE WESTON
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Since the recent decline Of Wool in
tho East, We have marked all our
Goods at last years prices
HEAVY JEANS 81 to so per yard
Extra Fine Steel Mixed Jeans, supG.
riOr to any in the market So 9.
Also lot Of fulled Jeans at 100 to
so per yard.
Heavy Caledonia Linsey, yard wide,
so to 55c.
Flannels, in assortment, yard wide,
90 TO 65cts.
Blankets and cloth in proportion, all
colors warranted. Stocking Yurns Of
different grades at reduced rates, which
will give all wanting goods for this
season a good opportunity to secure
them at low figure. We employ no
travelling pcdlars or huckstsrs to sell
goods or buy wool. All purchases
made at the Factory arc guaranteed as
represented. We still pay the highest
prices in cash for wool or exchange
for goods.
Also, for the accommodation Of far
mers in general. we will take wheat at
tho highest market price in exchange
jill. CLIFTON & co.
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READ TnIS-READ THIS.

N1oTIcE-To ALL WHOM IT NAY
IN concern ;-Desiring to settle up onr
business for the past year, We hereby
notify all persons indebted 10 the firm Of
RYAN & BALE for Boots, Shoes, Repair.
ing, &c., that II their accounts are not SET
tied, either by Cash or Note, on or before
January LIST 1873, they will DO placed In
the hands Of an officer for collection. Pay
up and save costs, RYAN 4 HALE,
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The STATE of Vest Virginia.

The STATE of Vest Virginia.
AtRules held III the clerks Office Of tha
circuit court Of Lewis county, on the FIRST
Monday In December, 1872.
j. 4 W, ltolt, PHI,
VS. In chancsry
John ]. Kramer and
others, defendants.
The object Of This suit lis TO subject a tract
Of lsi acres oIlAnd on Polk Greek, Ia Lewis
souniy Hest Virginia, now owned by John
]. Kramer, TO $40, with Interest from lIt
March, 1871, balance Of purchase money
due the plaintiff by assignment from Samuel
Martin undsr sale ofSAid land by Martin
10 Kramer, aud to declare satisfied three
bonds, given by Martin aud Adam Hoover
on slh February, 1855, to W II. Gibson
commissioner, for purchase money on q
sale VI said land under decree Of said court
In the case Of VI. LOwihcr IS. Jacob ".
Annawalt aud others, for SIG 0Bs eaelii
payable 0, IL, aud Is months after date OF
Il not found satisfied, then 10 ascertain aud
deeiee against the said Nattln and Hoover
and said land such sum rs remains due
thereon, and alo 10 provide for the execu'
ton OF deed 10 Kramer for said land, sub
lect to the plaintiffs debt.
And happening by affidavit filed that the
defendants Samuel Martin aud Adam Hoo
vet are not residents Of the State Of Weli
Virginia, and they not appearing, It Is
ordered that thsy do appear here within one
month aliN the date Of tho frsl publication
ofthlJ order, aud do what ls necessary TO
protect their interests III thls suit,
Ttsle.-JOnN y. JACKSON Clerk
| II. Drannon, pa uccV-N
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-12-16
CHIROMOGRAPHY.

I have recently connected with my
photographic Gallery a new branch Of
Art, called ChronOgrapby, specimens
of which can be seen at my Gallery, on
Main Street, Weston.
beautiful Oil Ohromos, after some
oflhe masters, will be sold, handsome.
" framed, for ono half less than New
York prices. Orders received for the
Holidays for Figure Pieces, Land.
scapcs, Fruit or Flower Pieces,
promptly fllOd. S. L BARRETT
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

To the creditors Of IiESm Posi- de.
ceased:
In pursuance of n decree Of the circuit
court OF the county Of Lewis, male In n
cause therein rending, 10 subject the real
estate of the said Henry Post
to tic payment Of his debts, you arc
required TO present your cl tins against lht
said Henry Post for adjudication 10 WM l.,
DuNNlNGTUN, Commissioner, at hls Of.
Gee In the sall county, on or before tho 3lSt
day Of December, lst?.
Witness, John @. jackson, clerk ofSaii
court, this 18th llhy OfSoyenb0r, is72.
JOHN JACKSON, Clerk.
" E, Ilvely rl'Gi atty. Nov ls.tt
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Watch, Clock & Jewelry
store,
Err RALsT0N,

New varieties of Goods in my limo
just received. The a.ten ton Of tho
public is respectfully called to my Gle.
CANT stuck Of Watches, Clocks, Jew.
,clry, &c. A large assortment Of goods
suitable for PRESENTS, which will
DO sold very low.
ER RALsrOS, Main Street.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-12-16

Is the hest In this market. lie calls par.
tlelllnr attention to his assortment OF 6ns
old Rye and Bourbon ThiSkiC,, which he
Offers at the lowest market prices.
p. TlERNPY. dec "
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JOSEPH A. WATSON,

p 4 ] N r E K.
lIeston, ". Ia.
Parties In Lewis and adjoining counties,
Wishing ,Acir houses, signs, or furniture
painted, will do well 10 communicate with
me leforcgoing elsewhere, Papcr-hauglug
and White-waShlng promptly attended / o
Terms moderate and all work warran,e d
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-12-16
TIE TIERNEY HOUSE.

TINE proprietor Of this old and pop.
i ular stand would respectfully inform
he public that he has just received 4 fan
und complete stock OF
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS,
Of the best quality and at the lowest prists.
Liz atnrk. nf
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-12-16
WESTON MARBLE WORKS.
Something New in Lewis,
"pATRoNlzE HoMEI INDUSTRY"

The undersigned has opened a Stone
and Marble Yard in Weston, where he
will manufacture Stone or Marble
Head and Tombstones, Monuments,
Foot.stones, &C., on the most reascna.
bic tosms. | have made arrangements
to secure a quantity of hard and last
ing Rock for these purposes, which
will be equally as durable as Marble.
lock acout as we'll and cost great deal
less. l shall also make HearthstORes,
Mantle Pieces, Grindstones, &C., for
the manufacture Of which | Will erect a
saw mill for cutting stcuc: | shall
shortly 60 through the county soliciting
orders. A trial Of my work is res
pectfully solicited.
Ey Plans and specifications for any
description Of Building furnished at
reasonable rates. W. j. KlTSON.
Weston, October 81, 1872.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
10 die creditor. Y Taonro. Band, de.

10 &e creditor, # Thomas Band, de.
cea1d
In pursuance Of decree Of the circul.
court Of the county OF Lewis, made Ia u
cause therein pending, 70 subject the real
estate Of tue said Thomas Bland 10 the pay.
meat Of his debts, you are required TO pre-.
seat your claims agAinM TIE said Thomas
Bland for adjudication 10 W. L, Dunniug-
ton, Commissioner, at his Office Ia the said
cOun y, on or before the 18th day of Janu.
AIRY, 1873.
Witness John c, Jackson, clerk Of the
said court, this 4ih day VI Drreiaber, 1871.
join Z. JACKSON, Clerk.
II nrsnnoni dssO.cl
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-12-16
BED TICKS

Web Aun.wai. and will wooner have
hie supply Of good straw on hand, and pa,
ties dssi ring TO have their Bed Ticks filed
would do we'll to give them a call.
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WY. F. LIVELY,

WE, f. LIVELY,
w -ATToREEY At LAW
GLESyILLE, ". VA,
Practices in Gilner, Lewis and adjoin.
Ing counties. All business promptly al.
tended to.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-12-16
DR. JOHN Il. RuEA,


NEW lIuTEL. :.
Having rebuilt, Cited up, and fsrniih,A
My old Stand in Glenvills,
am nos prepared 10 Accommodate he
public In q comfortable and sub,tAntisl
fnanner-both man and beast. Thlnkfsi
for past patronage, would rt1pseifally
solieita call from my old customers alt
the public generally. 81. RupDELL.
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THE LAST N07lCE.

NOTICE is hereby given to all whom II
IN may concern, thatall persons indebted
10 me
.Kpa Seille Up their accounts at Once,
Ifpayment Is put of any lOagpl they will
I've put out for collection.
THIS rs THE LAST NOTICE.
Pay up and save costs
JOS. DARLINT0N.
dec ll-twauy
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-12-16

DREsroN DAWSON,
j. -BLAcKsNiTH AND IROS.woRkRR
NEAR THE FOUNDRY, WESTON.
Carriages, Buggiesr Wagons, etc., re-
paired on short notice, and on the most
reasonable terms. llorse.'hoeiug carefully
attended 10:
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-12-16

The gradual intrcasc Of strength OF the
domG makes lis Policies better at Expiration
than when first Issued. This gradual 10.
crcfsc Is guaranteed by It's plan Of business;
none ut first-Class Risks are written al
paying niies.
The Home pays for Live Stock when in-
sured and killed BY lightning, without ref.
eronce TO the place where Killed. II pAys
damage by Llgttningto Buildings, whether
burned or not.
Farmers find the Company to be just tue
one they want.
Policies.
NerE.-This company la, fulfilled all the
rSqalremonts Of the Insurance Law Of tbs
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-12-16

NORTHWESTERN HOTEL,
~ -. wALIEa, PROPRIETos.-
Pike Street, Clurksburg. Hacks
run to and from the Depot,
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-12-16

This unsurpassed Machine has taken pre-.
miums all over the world, and at the two
Annual FairG Of the Lewis County Agricul-
tural and Mechanical Society. It Is the
best for both Domestic and Manufacturers
use. Payment received In monthly install
inCnis when desired. Ny agent, Mr. Solo
mon Sheplsr, will deliver all Machines sold.
dec ll.tny
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-12-16
ToIly BRAyNON,

'nR. T. n. JOHNSTON,
~ -PHYGCiciAS AID SURGEON
When not professionally engaged can he
found at his ollie aud residences, siihO
house formerly occupied by DR.. Camden.
JIM BENNETT, LOUIS BENNETT,
j NJ BENNETT &'S0N,
ATTORNEYS AT Ian.
Weston, W. Va.
Practice 10 the State and Federal
Courts of West Virginia.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-05-18
ENDLESS RoPE-WAY.
From the White Pine News, May H.,

From the White Pine News, May al
Following IS u description OF the
endless rope-way, or tramway, which
1t Is proposed to erect ut Rubyville for
the transportation of ore from the
Lookout and other mines OH Ruby
Hill, to mill. The general principle
OH which the endless rope-way works
IL briefly "a follows: There Is an end
less steel wire rope, operated by grip
pulleys the functions Of which are to
grip the rope BY means OF clips fitted
on the circumference of the wheel. the
pressure Of the rope causing these clips
to close over and grip the rope) on
either end, or at suitable pOints-tho
wire rope being supported at Intervals
of 100 to 400 feet, by means OF bearing
pulleys attached to cross-arms, fitted
sufficiently high to clear obstruction.
to posts firmly fixed In tho ground.
Immediately over, aud running In
close contact with the bearing pulleys,
are guide pulleys. By means Of these
two pulleys the rope Is kept under con-
troll, and permitted to travel without
hindrance. Tho lower pulley has a
semi-circular groove, somewhat larger
than rhc diameter Of the rope. The
upper pulley has a quarter-circle
groove OF the same radius. Any hori-
zoutal angle can be made, as the rope
can never jump out from the bearing
and guide pulleys. The cost Of con-
STRUGGLING a line Of this kind varies ac-
cordlng to the locality and work to be
done. 1t Is estimated that from $1,000
to $l2, 600 per mile will cover all ex-
penses Of labor, material, etc.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-05-18
A FOWL STORY.
From the Des Moincs Reglster.l

A singular case Of railroad obstruc-
tion, and one for which no remedy Is
provided by the statutes, occurred n
few evenings since OH the valley road,
In Greene county. Conductor Living
ston's train, when about three miles
this side Of Grand Junction, In passing
through some low country and near n
pond, ran into IN immsnse flock Of
swan, brandt, geese and other wild
fowl. The birds were just about 10
alight on the track as the train drew
near. Their number was so great that
tho sky vas completely filled with
them, aud those above pressing down
OH the lower strata forced them to
alight OH the car tops. The engine,
tender and cara were covered with the
fowls, and some eve chung to the bars
of the cow.catcher. Que stately swan
had u wing injured In tho crush aud
found a resting place on the headlight,
from whence he WAS taken by the ell
yineer. The bird, however, managed
to escape from the custody near Perry,
and jumping from the tender. where 1t
had been tied, disappeared In the
grass. The raid continued several
minutes, quite a number Of the aerial
army being run v by the train, and
some half dozen being captured by
passengers and employees. AS soon as
the birds OH top OF the flock began to
realize their situation they SCARED
away. followed by the entire covoy.
Livingston says 1t was the biggest
crowd Of dead-heads that over tried to
board his train.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-05-18
DESPERATE COAL BURNERS.
From the Eureka Sentinel, Nay 10.

lcEUIu Iuo hutekh oSAsAhSt ~ w.
We found a man yesterday who pro-
fessed to know all about the alleged
duel between two coal burners, near
Garden Pass; that Is, he sald he had
met the man who dropped the Int Is
the signal for the duelists to fire, and
from him learned that the shooting did
actually take place, aud that both mon
were killed OIL the spot. He says,
however, that politics had nothing what
ever to do with the quarrel. The men
we're putting up a coal pit anu di.a-
greed about their work. One Of the
men was much larger than the other,
and upon the smallest OF the two
claiming that he had not MI even
show In a trough aud tumble fight,
the duel was agreed upon. The des-
peratc men took their positions twelve
feet apart and fired, as per agreement,
ut the drop Of u hat. Both fell dead.
The gentleman whom We Interviewed
Yesterday told US that the party who
dropped the hat Is a little frightened
OIL account Of his connection with the
fatal affair, and hence the secrecy so
far maintained In regard to the mat
ter. Our informant was not acquaint-
ed with any Of the parties, but prom
lses to furnish us full particulars ut an
early day. We patiently await any
new Developments OH the subject. 1t
seems now pretty certain that tho.e
collins about which there has been 20
much talk. were absolutely used for
'.wooden o~vercoats" Instead Of bath
tubs.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-05-18
A HsARIlEss NlEe.

Yesterday, says the San Francisco
Bulletin Of Friday, the police received
information that an outrageous assault
had been committed upon n confirmed
invalid, named John b. Sword, rcsld-
ing with his family at No. l,Ol6 Wash.
inSton street. Officer Glover went to
the house, and there found MI. Sword
lying upon a sofa, groanlng with pain.
the result Of a scalding he had re-
celved, 1t Is said, at the hands Of hi,
wife. His hands, the left forearm and
the back part of his head yer big
tered. He has been paralyzed for four
years, and Is unable to assist or defend
himself In any manner. A daughter
Of tho Injured man stated that her
mother had thrown a pot Of boiling
water upon her father. She accompa-
MED the officer to the City Hall and
swore out u warrant tor the arrest OF
her mother. but when the officer re-
turned to make the arrest the woman
could not be found.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-05-18
THE STOCK REACTION.
From the S. r. Bulletin Of ye.terday.I

From the S. r. Bulletin Of yesterday
California street Is In trouble, and
the groups OIL ia corners look frown-
ingIy. Miniug stocks have declined over
80, 900. 900 In market value within a
fortnight-the decline In a dozen lead
ing stocks alone being nearly half that
amount In the last week. And still
the tendency Is downward, even In tho
case Of mines believed to have the
most splendid developments. Report
attributes the tumble to a bear move
ment originated BY one clique Of heavy
operators to revengefully ruin another;
but whatever the Immediate cause, the
seeds OF decline were In the extrava-
guilty Inflated prices lately ruling,
and which were not paid by anybody
with the expectation Of realizing q
profit from dividends. A compara-
lively few persons who bought In Com
stock when the mines OH that lode
were run very low have made fortunes
from the appreciation based upon now
and valuable discoveries. Those who
bought stocks at 81 to IS a share one
or two years ago, which they have
since sold. In whole or part, for from
$500 to $3.50. have become million
aires. The example Of these lucky
ones crazed half the town, almost
drained some of the savings banks, and
brought large reinittances from the
interior. All who have bought lately,
without selling or hedging" have
lost, and the aggregate OF losses Is
over so. 600, 000, n~oInlnally, though
tho real loss Is Of course much less.
Among the unfortunatcs are many
laborlng men and women aud clerks
on small salaries, the fruit Of whose
hard earnings is all swept away. This
Il the sad feature Of the stock gam
bling reverse. Yet very few Will be
any the wiser or moro prudent for the
Lesson. With most 1t Is probably u
second experience. The intense long
ing for sudden wealth blinds the judg-
ment and overrides ven moral COLI
vlction. Warning aud argument are
alike unheedcd. The blind goddess Is
worshipped by mad crowds rs blind as
herself, until their eyes are open OH
ruin.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-05-18

ToorHAcHE.-For the benefit Of those
who may need = little consolation. we
publish the following from q cores
pondent Of an exchange:
II any Of our readers suffer from
tOothache. or neuralgia affections aris.
Ing from teeth In any state Of decay,
they may experience relief instanta-
neous and permanent, BY satunting a
small bit Of clean cotton OF wool with
q strong solution Of ammonia, and APP
plying it Immediately to the affected
tooth. The pleasing contrast instan-
t%aneously produced sometimes causes
a fit Of laughter, although a moment
before extreme suffering an anguish
prevailed. l have used the remedy for
over year, and have obtained sufi-
Client proof to warrant publication.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-05-18
VALUABLE INVENTION.

General B. G. Tilghman, Of Phlla-
delphia, has invented aud patented n
new method Of engraving and cutting
any hard substance, which Gems de5-
tined to work a revolution In many of
our most difficult and dlsagreeable
trades. The Invention Is called the
"sand.blast engraving process 1t
consists, essentially. In driving n jet OF
sand, by some mechanical power,
against the surface to be engraved or
cut. The effect Is wonderful. Glass
an inch thick has been perforated In
five seconds. A hardened steel drill
was drilled through In II minute.
The jet acts not by scraping tho object
acted upon, but by fairly pulveriZing
1t into dust. The most satisfactory
power that can be used In steam.
When a particular pattern Is to be cut,
the parts Of the glass, iron or stone
which are to be LETT intact, are covered
with rubber or cement, and the jet
takes effect only on the exposed parts.
The advantages Of the process are Its
quickness aud cheapness. Under SO
pounds Of steam the sand-blast will
cut three cubic inches Of granite per
minute. It can DO applied with espec-
lal utility to the excavation Of tunnels,
and Is susceptible Of n great variety oil
other uses.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-05-18
hen PeRSUADER.

The Springfield Republican, In speak
Ing Of a new invention for a hens
nest whereby the eggs drop through \
t~rap-door, and 50 deceive the hen that
she keeps on laying, Is responsible for
tho following:
Blobbs met with a loss, however,
with one OF tho persuaders. Blobbs
had q lively young Shanghae pullet OF
boundless ambition. BlObbs bought q
persuader, and his lone Shanghae used
IL. She went upon the nest In the
morning. Blobbs saw her 90, and his
heart bounded within him. Alas! he
never saw her come or again. At
night he Visited the p~ersuader. In the
upper compartment was q handful Of
feathers, q few toe-nalls and a hill. In
the lower compartment were three
dozen and eleven eggs! Blobbs saw 1t
all. Her delicate constitution had
been unequal to the effort: she had
lain herself away.