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The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-12
TrlchIna.

During the cool months, when large
quantities OF pork go into the daily con-
sumption of families, and the demand is
so heavy upon the pork-mnkiDg establish
ments, it would be well for eyory con-
sumer to exercise great caution in pur'
chasing swine. The deaths of two people
at Cleveland from iriekhId EpirdltS, set
ties any doubts that may have been en-
tcrtained ms o the reality Of that terrible
disease. The apparently highly'colored
accounts from Germany, some time ago,
concerning it, caused many people TO
doubt its existence. The Cleveland
deaths, and the subsequent examination
of the deceased persons, proves that 1t is
If n most fatal character. A microscopic
analysis Of piece Of flesh cut from the
arm Of one Of the victims revealed the
presence OF the iriciiHd, alive md active
It has been pretty well proved that the
disorder can only he introduced into the
human frame by consuming pork in q
nw or semi raw state The meat which
caused the deaths in Cleveland had only
been smoked. 1t is common for Germans
to eat pork in this condition, and it is
said that only those who did so suffered
10 Germany from fricliRa spirdiis. Il is
evident that the curing process is no bar
to the generation of animalculH IN the
meat on the contrary, it is possible that
It may, nuder certain circumstances, he
productive of it, At all events, great
care ought to be taken not to eat pork in
the least degree tainted, and also to have
it-cured or uncurcd-so thoroughly
cooked as to render the presence of life
: in the meat absolutely impossible.-M
/ Y, PdDer.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-12

See her pallid Countenaucc, Int short
time ugo the picture of rudy health,
the envy Of the school and the pride Of
the household. She was always well
coined by her Schoolmates, for her 1.-the
form and pleasing disposition carried
cheerfulness into their ranks, Diligent,
punctual and exemplary, obedient and
graceful ut home, she won the hearts OF
al. But Mas, we ARE sorrowed. Those
rosy checks and ruddy lips are blanchcd
by consumption. The voice once SO en-
chauting in laugh aud song is feeble.
husky md supplantcd by II hollow cough.
Let us approach her couch gently and
take her hand. Do not sludder because
of the feebls and passionless grasp. The
hand once so hearty and plump is
emaciated and shows bony outlines,
whilo the cords and tortuous veins are
plainly mapped upon the surface. The
pulse that bounded with repletion, car
rying vgor to the whole system and
iinparting life, beauty, vivacity, health
and strength, is delicate to the touch,
The feeble heart can not propel the thin,
scanty blood with force. Must we lose
her while yet in her teens? Compan'
ions and friends gather around with
words Of cheer and consolation aud de
part with mOistened eyes and silent
steps. Must we lose her? MOI there
isa releal! We can stay this destroyer
of our happiness and not suffer the loss
of so bright gem. Something more is
required now than dietary and hygienic
observance, for nature calls for aid and
she shall have it. Take this pleasant
medicine. 1t is invigolating. How it
allays the irritable cough, improves the
appetite aud digestion and sends II
healthy tinslc through the frame. The
blood is enriched, nervous force increas,
ed, aud the heart bounds with II new
impulse. See her face brighten by de.
grees the color is returning, her voice is
getting clearer, and pleasant words are
spoken. The strength fOltcrs yet but is
ginning. Let us take her out in warm
sunshine. In u short time she will he
able to 20 without our aid, cheerful
girl. This delightful medicine must be
God.blessed. 1t is restoring health to
our loved one. She is emerging from
her sickness sweetGr and nObler than be-
fore, and DR.. Picrce's Golden Medical
Discovery must have the credit. 1t has
raised her. Sold by all frst.class Drug
gists everywhere. $50.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-12
Farm, Garden aud Household.

Coon Wash FOR THE TEErH.- Dissolve
two ounces of hOrX in three pints of
boiling water, and before it is cold, add
one tablespoonful of spirits Of camphor,
and bottle for use. teaspoontul OF
this m;xtur mixed with an equal gum.
titv Of ;otdd water and applied daily
with n soft brush, preserves and beauti-
fioS the teeth, eXtirpates all tariarous
ADDE'S on, arrests decay, induces healthy
action OF the gums, and makes them
look pearly white.
How TO PRESERVE THE HMR.-'Ghe
best way to preserve il is to wash the
scalp often and thoroughly with water,
drying with towel. Oil, pomades,
etc, clog the pores of the scalp and pre-.
vent the healthy growth of the hnir
Keep the head well reHtiidisi If the hat
is close, raise it often and let in fresh
air; never wear the hat indoor. The
lnoies, notwithstanding they wear long
hnir (which is more likely to fall out,
seldom are bald-headed. Their hends
are not kept closely covered. In sleep.
ing. do not cover the head with a night.
ap.
MEAT FOR Fowls IN WINTER Nature
has provided for wild birds nm abundance
Of easily dgcsied food at the time they
need it most, for when nesting, Mt the
bcginning of warm weather, the army Of
insect that keeps pacc with the new veg.
citation supplies every element needed in
the formation Of eggs. As hens, wheIh.
or wild or domcsticated, are no exception
TO the general law, and their laying de
ponds very much on the amount OF AM.
RAJ food they eat and when the ground
is frozen, or when they are kept shut up
either in Summer or Winter, they must
be given butchers meat of some kind.
Calves plucks, and the plucks of sheep
and lambs, with the hearts aud liyerj mt
tnchcd, nre the hest for thepurposc. The
mode Of preparation is important. We
have seen such thrown whole and I'M
cooked into the poultry yard but there
is much waste, because the iirmcr tissues
cannot bo pecked to pieces so as to be
swallowed 10y the fowls, and cats, dogs
aud rats prey upon what is left overnight,
besides raw meat makes hens quarrel.
ssmo among themselves. The proper
why is to boil until tender, and run
through sausage machine, and the al.
sence Of bones facilitates the latter oper
alton, on which account we do not pro.
cure calves and beGye,' heads when the
plucls are to be had. If not convenient
10 use minciug-machine, then take for
a small quantity Of meat IN ordinary
choppiug.knifo aud wooden bowl, or for
larger operations box, such ms is nsed
in mixing cut feed for horses, and spade
with n good steel blade ground to keen
edge. After cbopping add to the mass
the liquor in whicd It was boiled. thick
ened with meal aud seasoned with cay.
enne aud salt, aud feed warm. II it is
too much trouble tc provide for your
fowls in Winter M equivalent for insect
forage, then give only grain but expect
to procure your eggs Of somebody else
who makes an artificial Summer for his
poultry as to diet, and, as far us possible,
temperature also, Hearth ami Home.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-12

The Maryland Legislature elected the
Hon. George r. Dennis as United States
Senator.
A TELEGRAM from Bombay reports the
loss OF u vessel of Surat with % natives
on board, all of whom were drowned.
DISPATCHES from Batavia report heavy
floods in the Island Of Java, which have
done considerable damage to the crops.
The Germans have imprisoned n prin-
cipal OF Il French Academy because of
the hostile manifestations of the stu
dents
| The London Lancet thinks that dur
ing the coming Spring, or early in the
Summer. cholera will reapptar in West
ern Europe,
SEVEN boys attempted to cross the
Acushnet River, at New Bedford, and
four of them broke through the ice and
were drowned.
VINCENT CoLYER has resigned his pc.
sition as Secretary of the Board of Indian
| Commissioners, though he is still a mem
Der Of the Board.
ALDERMAN Glade, one OF the Chicago
aldermen charged with receiving brides,
was convicted. His counsel will appeal
to the Supreme Court.
EspEnTgBo has rcconsidered his refusal
of the title of Prince Of Vergara, and has
signiticd his acceptance Of the honor
offered him by the King.
SEVERAL large coal piles in Chicago
have never been extinguiShed since the
great fire, and still smonldCr during tho
day and blaze forth ut night,
The great firms throughout England
are one by one yielding to the demands
of the wGrkmen for u reduction in the
hours Of labors to 81 per week.
The American Atlantic Cable Company
will probably begin at Ou early day To lay
n cable from the extremity Of Long Island
to point on the English or Dutch coast.
The Stock-growcrs Association of Colo.
RADIO have reports showing that very few
sheep or cattle were lost this Winter, nl-
Though il has been the severest known
in the Territory.
THr attempt to break the will Of VII,
liam Hnssev, in Saco, Me-, involving
about $4,000, has resulted in the dis.
agreement Of the jury, one juror only
sustaining the will.
ACCORDING to mn authority, 1000
voices that had been raised in petition to
the New York Legislature taxing dogs,
were aftcrward made to do duty as petit
ton to President Tyler for bankrupt
law.
The receipts Of grain Mt the five large
ports on the lakes for 1871 were over
, 100000, 900 bushels OF this amount,
Buffalo took 6TOOO,O)0 bushels, while
large quantities passed direct through
the city.
In the funeral procession OF Wong.
Hang.Soon, a wealthy Chinaman Of San
Francisco, there were five express wng.
ons full of roasted pigs and chickens, TO
be deposited with the corpse in the
scpulchcr.
The Vienna Press publishes the follow.
ing from Odessa. Aterribc catastro.
phc Inns taken place in the Caspian Sea,
the Russian screw steamer Ruma having
foundercd, with all her passengers She
had on boord twcuty.ctght large cannon
and war materials to the value Of l,O00,.
600 roubles."
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-12

The CmDRESs HouR, edited by r. S. Ar.
thur, comes to our table again. We have often
spoken in its praise, and will now, instead Of
saying anything ourselves, quote the words Of
the Wilmington Statesman, which says The
editor Of The Childrens Hour has done great
deal for the instruction and amusement Of tho
people, both old and young, but We think that
In giving this little monthly TO the youthful
world he has done both State and Church,
home and society, a favor that will be bless.
ing to them, and a source Of lasting gratihca-
ton to him as long as he lives and labOrs in no
good a field" We think none can gainsay this.
The Childrcns Hour IL published in phlladel-
phla ut sl.25 year or, 8 Copies and An elc-
giant premium for IS.
ARTnuR's LADY's HoME MACHINE, for FCbru-
airy, comes laden with liz usual supply Of good
reading for the household. A cotcmpOrary
well says Of this periodical: alt Is sprightly,
pure, well illustrated and filed with large
quantity Of original matter, especially adapted
to the family. and there arc few homes that
would not bo better and happier for ts pres-
Cnre.", II Ii announced that Miss TGwngCnd
will commence sequel to her story, " A Doll
LAR DAY." in the March number. Terms
s2.O0 year, with large reduction to clubs.
Address T. s. Arthur 4 Son, Philadelphia, Pa.
The AMEucAN oDD FELLOW, for the current
month. il an evidence that the publishers are
determined to render Il equal to any serial In
existence. The a. o. +, Is really a ilrst.class
family magazine, az well us the leading Odd
Fellow publication OF tho times. II is filled with
the choicest reading matter. and includes sew
Cral beautifully illustrated articles. Every lover
II pure, high-tOncd literature will DO delighted
with this magazine. Send for subscriptions or
specimen cOriH "A. O. r. Association, 90 Mas
sau street, New York. $3.50 year sl.25 vol.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-12
The Grand Geyser.

A letter writer who has been on the
Yellow Stone, thus speaks Of Geysers,
aud the Grand Geyser in particular
The most striking exhibition Of Ma
lures forces in this wonderful region is
that of the "Gnnd Geyser." While
we were in the Fire Hole Valley this
goyser played only Mt intervals OF about
thirty-two hours; but when it was in
active operation the display was grand
beyond description. As we stood near
the crater or basin, it threw up, with
scarcely any preliminary warning, n col
umn Of hot water eight feet in diameter
to the height of two hundred feet and
so steady and uniform did the force act
that the column OF water appeared to be
held there for some minutes, returning
into the basin in millions Of prismatic
drops. This was continued for about
| fifteen minutes, and the rumbling and
confusion attending it could only be
compared to that Of charge in battle.
The steam poured ont in immense mass
cs, rising in clouds thousand feet OF
morcin height. After the Grand Geyser
had ceased playing the water Of tho
basin retired from the surface, and the
temperature fell gradually to 1869.
Another geyser in the same group, and
named by the Langford party "Old
Faithful" was far more accommodating,
and played ut intervals OF only an hour,
throwing up column of water at least
six feet in diameter and one hundred
and fifty feet high. for period OF about
fifteen minutes. The ease with which
this column of water was sustained Al
the great height during the period of it'
operation rendered it n marval OF beauty
as well us OF power.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-12
Now Process d Rreaa. Milking.

A new method Of converting wheat III
to bread has lately been devised in
France, and is sud to have found great
favor wherever it has been tried. The
process is substantially ms follows: The
wheat is first deprived of its outer COW
eriug or huSk by suitable machinery,
after which the dGcOrticltCd grain is
subjected to several successive sOakings in
tepid water, the temperature Of the water
being about l75 deg, Fair, for the first
bath, aud about 105 deg, Fair, for the
others. By this means the gummo.
resinous cover of the grain is dissolved
aud removed. When fermentation oc-
ours, this gummy substance, il left in
the mass, gives the dough deep brown
or blnckish color, whileits removal leaves
the dough MS white us IN the ordinary
process. During the soakiDgs the grain
absorbs from sixty.fve TO seventy per
cent. Of watcr. After the last bath it is
reduced to n paste by means Of machi-
merry very similar to that used in chocolate
mills. This perfectly white paste is
next leavcned, and after fermentation is
ready for baking.
The advantages claimed for the method
are these; The same quantity of grain
will yield thirty per cent, more bread
than by the old process the bread is
more nutritious, aud every way superior
to that made in the common way; its
manufacture is also attended by very
considerable reduction ofboth labor and
expense 1t is stated that the process
has been independently tested by com
petent scientific aud practical men, with
uniformly favorable results.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-12
Fear Not.

den may frowu, and men may ssoi--
Fear not
4 YOU cast all weakness on,
THlinr sides with Right aud Truth,
victor viii come i0rsooth-
Fear mott
Life Is not all sunny skios-
often in the dark cloud lies
Driehtezt sunshine. III is good
on. wien rightly understood
Fear not !
Proudest monuments are those
Fear not
Which from noble actions rose;
An brave mon may build them high,
Crowned with flowers that never die
Fear not
Coaragols the good mans sl.ield-
Fear not
Cawardicr can never yield
H0n0rs which we all would wear;
CoRardico b0gots despair
Fear notl
shun the owl, seek the right
Fear rotl
Truth il honor, truth Ia might.
Firmly stand by al that's true;
seOrn the false, In all YOU do,
Fear not,
Fear was never made for those
Fear mott
Who the wrong and false oppose
HO who acts thus wins tile prize,
Life immortal in the skies
Fear not
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-12

HEAVENS First Law IS ORDER, Reg.
ulurty in eating, sleeping and exercise,
and abstinence from such dangerous ir
ritants rs alcohol aud tobacco, tend to
secure long and healthful life. But
even n strict observance of these whole
some rules will not always avert sickness.
The best safeguard against epidemic md
other diseases is On. WALKER 5 CALIFoR.
MA VINEGAR BTTTREs, which, by promo.
ting n regular md vigorous action Of the
digestive, secretive and excrctivc organs,
keep the body in the best possible con.
dition for resisting and repelling the
causes Of disease .-Can.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-12

Transforming the Complexion - III,
transformations prodRced by lAGASs MAdSoLIl
DuN arc quite AZ astonishing A. any scene on the
stage Of theatre. Tha, famous boautlner, trans.
muttk Aalllw, pteky looking complexion into one
In which tho lily and Their 10 Viz for admlrat ton,
aud impartS N dry, harsh skin TIN lOtuesE Of pet,
foCt lOvelnoss Tan and irockeS, which country ait
pirAsols and sundpwns are completely obltsratsji
by II while Il has perfectly magical effect 10 han,
ishing undue rcdncss blOtchOs and pimpes from
tho skin, When tue lady who hA, used II TO remedy
hdr Goa ne1onAl defects looks In the mirror abr il
eqnally a,l0undtd and gratiAedAl The Improvement
In hor appearance. Every Omlsh las disappeared ,
her neck, arms And toAom, now rivl IN wIiltnesG
tho snowy cqllAr which eneiFcleI Der thFoit her
check nlntltS with peach like bloom and she u
ready 20 invoke blessing on the Inventor Of the ar
tolA which hn wrought such delightful transfer.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-12

MOTHERS who have daughters that
have weak lnngsshould arrest the discuse
when it is in the inclpicnt stages. 1t is
indicated by n hacking cough, pains in
the chest, difficulty of breathing, or OPP.
preston Of the lungs. II this lie permit.
ted to run on, tubercles will form, aud
consumption will he the result. A most
valuable remedy will he found in Aliens
Lung Balsam to cure aud cheek this Iii
scasc in its first stage. As IN Expccto-nnt,
it has no equal. For sale by all Medicine
Dealers.-COm.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-12

THE purest and sweetest Cod Liver on !
in the world is HAZARD & CAswELh
made on the sea,shore, from fresh se. ,,ll
ed liycrs, by CAswELL, HAZARD x Co.,
New York It is absolutely pure ana
s,rsr, Patients who have once taken II
prefer it to all others. Physicians have
decided it superior to any of the Other
oils in market. Com.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-12

SALT OF NIvADA-Nevada is capable
OF supplying the world with suit. 1t
abounIs in salt springs, salt marshes, and
suit mountains, and great plains where
the evaporation of ages has left deposits
of saIt almost lllimitablc in extent. For
mining purposes, the salt OF these depos.
it requires only to I've shovclled into sucks
and transported to theplaccof use. For
table and dairy purpose it is not quitG
equal to Eastern salt. 1t contains a
slight per cent. Of impurity, which would
have to be removed by re.evapontiou or
some refining process to render it 'uar-
ketablc for domestic use. This may not
be the case with all the deposits Of this
character in the State, butapplics to such
of them us have been worked. Within
fifty miles OF Reno, and not more than
one mile from the railroad, are some Of
the finest suit springs in the world. One
gallon of water will evapomte three
pounds Of the very best quality OF this
salt.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-12

Az ExPEDlTIoN-A British army OF
1900 men, with 400 elephants, is being
organized ut Chattuck to conquer the
Loosllias, people living on the north.
eastern frontier Of India, The tea.plan-
tiers were encroiching on lands which
the Looshias claimed rs their hereditary
domain, and about year ago the Loo
shias descended on the homes OF the
plantCrc, mastered n numberof persons,
aud carried of captive an English lady,
Miss Winchester. The British Govern.
mont has resolved to retaliate, The in
ynding forces are under command oil
Gen. Bourchier.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-12

AN ELoPrMKST. 1t is not generally
the young lady who takes the lead in an
elopement. But when she does, the
runaway is pretty sure to prove n SUCCESS.
FRANKLIN, Tenn, had n romantic couple
whose course of true love did not run
very smoothly. So they planned run
away scheme, intending to cross the
state line and be married, and then re-
turn aud beg the indignant fathers
mercy the whole thing to be done be-
tween sunset and sunrise. Everything
went all right until they reached the de
pot, when suggestion having been
made that the iratG fathGr might over
take them, the bridegroom became ner-
vous and wanted to go home. But his
lady reassured him ~ don't see how
he can; | really don't" quoth she.
He lives three miles from here, and if
he comes he will have to walk, He can't
make the distance on foot before the ar.
rival and departure of the train. ! fore
saw the danger Of such dGnonemeut
last night, aud made my arrangements
accordingly | went to the stables, hid
all the brides, locked the doors and
threw the keys away. When left home
this morning mother and father were
asleep. Tquietly turned the key upon
them and threw the key away Too"
That couple were married. and the man
had better walk pretty straight with such
u partner.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-12

It's now generally admitted by honest
physicians, that when once the consump-
ton is fairly fastened upon the lungs, no
human power can save the patient from
death. They also say that about fifty
per cent. Of those who die from this dis.
ease Gun trace the cause to neglected
cough or cold, which might have been
cured by small bottle OF Liquid Opo.
deldoc, or what is the same thing, JONI
sons ASoDYSE LTSiMEST. Com.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-12

A DIFFERENT THNG.--Nlrs. Browns
pretty waitress got married the other
day.
"And hear You nre going to Austn-
liz with your husband, Kitty" said her
mistress. care you not afraid Of such
long, dangerous voyage"
"Well, ma'm, that's bis lookout. /
belong to hin now, an II anything hap.
pens to mo sure it'll be his loss not
mine"
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-12

Marriage is the result Of love and ma. sa a.
miration' ]. Monroe Taylors cream ,.rri
Yeast Baking Powder, the Te'uI. u las M
seyerence, science and skill II H"' ="
eaual,-COm.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-12

GIVEN TO DUNK" Keeping diary
is undoubtedly IN exceedingly com.
mcnlabIe proceeding but it wants to he
well kept in both senses. Other people
are mt apt to appreciate the memoranda,
nor do they alvnysinterpret them Alright.
A policeman in Detroit lately found n
notebook which begins as follows
"Monday-l}uy gallon of whiskey to.
day take four drinks Tucsday-Gct n
gallon Of whiskoy at noon Of Mr.;
also get shaved +; dos'tget drunk. Wed.
ne-day-Seo il the whisRey is out also
don't drink until after dinner; also sec
about more whiskey," &c. An unchari.
able reader might say that the owner Of
that book drank whiskey He might be
ieht
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-12

THE MuE CUSTODIAN interesting
quarrel has sprung up between the Milk
Producers Association, composed OF East.
crn Massachusetts, farmers. and the con
tractors who supply the milkmen in Bos.
ton. As is usually the case with middle
men, the contractors want all the profits
and recently voted topay the farmers osly
40 instead Of 30 cents per can of eight
quarts, intending Of course, that the con.
sinners should continue to pay 70 cents n
can; hut the farmers declare that they
will not agree to the reduction, and have
voted that they will withhold their milk
sooner tllnn submit to it," With the lib.
eral margin which they have received, the
contractors pocketed SsOT5OO last year
aud the sympathy of the public is, MS might
be supposed, wholly with the farmers.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-12

Frank Thayer, OF West Arlington, in
vited William Dennis to ride, and now
finds himself suei for three thousand
dollars damages, which William received
by tip over
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-02-12

FoR Couous AND THROAT DIsohpEiS'
use " Bro,ra'y Bronchial lroehsS' having
prored their efficiency by test OF many
years.-Com.