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The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-16

UYoovERNABLE TEMPER How true il
is that she that Is slow 10 anger is better
than the mighty: and be that ruleth his
spirit, than he that taketh a city," A
failure In these respects recently accustomed
series Of terrible tragedies IN Gloucester
county, III. A farmer named White who
was net slow to anger, shot a couple Of
hounds belonging to ncighbor named
Holt because they were running across bis
farm. Holt wanted White TO pay for the
dogs. White refused to pay forthem, and
threatened to shoot Holt. A short time
aItcrward rs Holt vas passing Whites
place, neighbor who was there asked
llm to stop aud sec new thraShing ma
chine work. Holt climbed over the fence
and went near the thlashlng machine
when White Immediately assaicd him
with a pltchfork. Holt twisted the fork
out Of his hands, and then White mounted
a horse, and rode of to brothers house
tn get n gun with which to shoot Holt,
who meanwhile lett the field and started
on bis way home. White soon rode blck,
with gun loaded with six Euckshot, and
shot Holt dead in the read. Mrs. Holt,
who was III, on bearing the terrible news,
gave n groan cf horror and died, and her
new. born twins also died. On hearing Of
the fate OF Mrs. Holt and her infants, che
nvighbors became wild with rage and ven.
geance at White, who gave himself up to
The sheriff Of the county and begged bis
protection. The sheriff tried to protect
him but in vain. That same night more
than two hundred citizens aSailcd the
iall, broke In the door with n log, took
White into the yard, and hung him 10 the
limb u a tree. Thus five lives were sacri.
iced because men were not slow 10 anger,
aud did not rule their spirits.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-16

A FIsH WITH FoUR HANDS. Mr.
Foorh, member of the Australian Eclip.
SO Expedition, recently described before
tile Royal Soriety n most extraordinary
creature, which was dredgpd up from
tic bottom OF the scI near the northern
shores OF Australia. Mr., Foord SAYS
"The body was TINT OF fish, but, won
dOrful TO relate, II Ind in the place oil
fms four legs, Terminated by whit you
might cal! hands. by means OF which Il
mndc IFS why rapidly over the coral reef.
When plnced on the skylight Of steam
en- the fish stoud mp on its four legs, n
sight 10 hehold II was snail, mud
something like a lizard, but with the
body of the fish," The land animals o.
Australia nrc notorious for their prcnlinr
forms and structure, hut according t.
the above they nre even less nondescrip'
than those inlaliting the Australian
seas. Mr.. White member Of the samr
eIpedition, tells strange tales about rats.
"The little island upon which We pitch.
ed our tents" he says, "wns ovcrrun
with them, and what was most extraor.
binary, they were from every color from
black TO yellow, and some tortoise
she'll"
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-16

A Coon sroRY.-A thraSher tells this
story: "oldSchmidt likes to see folks
TINT work for him get mp early. So
when we were thraPhing there ono fall,
he had an alarm clock hing right over
our bed. Charley West WHO did the
driving on the machine last year, Ind
never heard one before. and goilg TO
bed with no other light than that Of the
moon, neither Of MS took much note Of
onr surroundings. The next morning
ahont m horr before sunrise, the n'nrm
went OF Ottlc.te.smash, making noise
enough In raise the whole neiGhborhood
7 WINS lying awake Mt the time, Int Char.
ley Jumped ont ot hnl like n wild man,
shouting 'whoal JHlO1il Whoa II
Then, ms he bauan tn comnrehend the
state Of affairs, BY Georgel Sam, snid
he, 4 thought I eould sec evety cog fly
ing out OF that old drive whe"' 49,
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-16

STRANGE SUICIDE. A distressing case
Of suicide Is reported in the Paris Journals.
NJ. Lemond. proprietor of large por.
celan ard glass warehouse, situated No.
So Rue du Faubourg du Temple. had brcn
married for some wears. Ills wife feeling
tndispoScd. a doctor was sent for; she then
became worse, and her husband then dc.
tcrmincd m having n consultation. At the
close NJ. Lemond begged the medical men
to inform him as othe real state Of the
invalid, and was told thpt the ma!adv was
mortal. lie grew suddenly pale. went in
tn his room. loaded a niStOl, and OILS.
charged It into his heart, falling lifcleSS on
the flor. bis wife expired soon utter, and
the two funerals were to take place on
the same day,
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-16

HEARsAY.-An old French officer was
relating story Of a battle with the Pms.
sianS in the late war, when he was great.
" annoyed BY the repeated internnttons
Of n forward young lieutenant who Ind
his knowledge Of that battle only hy
"hcarsay," yet continually chimed in
with, eyes, yes-thnt's right" The OK.
aspctatcd narrator had just reached the
critical moment vixen there was pCner-
al action along the whole line. His regi-
mcnt was ordered to the front. II
charged. "Monsieur," politely contin-
ned the superior, turning to his trouble.
some nearer, at was there that I was
killed. Please coniinue the story"
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-16

IMPORTANT TO DIAMOND MINERS
Towards the close Of the late session Of
Congress Of thp United Staic' an act was
passed allowing private entries to be made
m public lands Of mines Of gold, silver,
cinnibar, lead and all other mineral de.
posts. The Department Of the Interior
rccer tly, in view of the reported discovery
OF diamonds md other precious stones in
Arizona and New Mexico, asked the op!n.
ion Of the Attorney General rs to whether
entries could be made Of these mines In
tho same manner rs Of other mines, The
Attorney Genetal has replied that under
the head Of mineral deposits, mineral
lands Of Whatever kind, nature or dcScHp-
ton, can he entered, md therefore the
diamond mines, under the certain restric.
lions made by law, are in like manner sub.
,ect to pnvat" "-t''s
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-16

Masks and Faces. -1Adies who mask theil
aces and neckS with enAmels endanRer their health
TO no purpose. The plaater work decelycs nobody
There 10 but one article known which will restore
blomlShed complexion or create external brillAncy
ard bloom where they have ~ yer heretofore existed
and uN article 10 HATAN's MAGNOLIA BALM. II
the skin The floral and herbal Juices Of which II II
composed gently stimulate the circulation In Tho
minute blood yesIes, and brace the network OIL
nerves through which they pa.s. Thus quickcnod
aud strengthened tho external cove Ing soon &C.
Aliowncss disappears The palest cheeks derive
from the beautltying baptism Of this delightful cos
motlc warmer hue, aid the arms, hands and neck
blonde luStre which the chArltAus, who profess "a
mSks ladies' "beautifl forever with their Poisonoui
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-16
Rulers Of England.

First, william the Norman,
Then william his sou;
Henry, Stephen, and Henry,
Then Richard and John,
Next, Henry the Third.
Edwards one, two, aud three
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-16
nsrRAELRoAD BoNDs,-TT WI. u ..
Won wish to buy or sci, write s, 70 y 0S v
" HAssLER, No. Z Wall Street NJ l.

HIS AuAr.-Ii every colonel me- 1I Tas i
soldier, the standing army Of nc o Fran.
States would be immense in San fIAn r.
CISCO CISCO John Pbeni1 bears witness tn S,,,o "
was leaving the wharf, and every y, DI Sn,
was taking leave Of friendsIali,I L Gu,
P Pic who had no friends to bid nun
fa;eweli. Ashamed Of his Loneliness, J., u !
lond voice, hGood.by, coloneIF anu
to his great delight, every man on t ~
wharf took of his hat and shouted
"Colonel good'by "
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-16

Jones and his wife were always quar-
reling about their comparative talent
for keeping a fire. She insisted that
Just so surely as he attempted to rear
nnge the sticks with the touges, he
put the FIRE out, One night the church
bell sounded IN alarm, and Jones sprang
for his fire bucket, eager to rush to
the conAagration. "Mr. JONES'" cried
his wife as he reached the door, "Mr.
Jones, take the longest"
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-16

The purest and sweetest Cod-Liyor OIL in the
world Is HAZARD 4 CAswELL's, made on tho sea
shore from fresh, selected liyers, by CAswELI.,
Hazard 4 Co., New York. II Ia absolutely ptir.
and street.. Patients who have once taken II
prefer II IN all others. Physicians have decided
Il superior to any OF the other oils in market.
-ODm,
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-16

HIS JoKr.-The man who loves his
joke IL generally much liked by his chi
drcn and his servants, but mot always
wOrshippcd hy his wife. Nothing so
e1asnern'cS wife MS to see her husband
make light OF those small domestic
miseries over which women fret, because
illev hive oftcn nothing else to occupy
their time with, and men addicted to
ioking. arc always doing this. II some.
thing GOES wrong in the liOnsc, II a crys.
tai dish he onrclcsslv broken, they can
scarcely resist the temptation Of being
funny, md ihe more lamentabc the in.
cident from the uxonnl point Of view so
much more lively will I've their testing.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-16

The Elmwood Collar Ia Just the thing for hot
weather. The folded edges and perspiration.
prnoE finish prevent its breaking down under
any circumstance. You can wear 1t longer
than any other collar. Ask your FurniAher for
the Elmwood.-
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-16

HER GIFr.-Not long ago there vas nm
appeHi made In 81. Johns Church, ithaca,
Nov York, in telali Of "The Society
Ior Tho Increase Of the Ministry" Facts
hal been presented showing that the
supply Of young men for the pulpit wns
too small. and money wns asked to aid
Young men to study for tho ministry,
Envelopes were placed in the Sins TO be
filled ont as promises for future gifts by
those lacking present means. A lady
wrote, "Name and amount, $1,000; nd
dfess. Tthaca time when icomtH are dd'
miLsd 10 h miaisirV," This voucher
lbs placed on the collection plate as 1t
was passed.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-16

Best and Oldest Family Nfedirine.-tSdn.
IoydI HrtT IAripordtor-A purely Vegetable CdtAaT.
Ne and ToRie-for Dyspepsia. Constipation Debility
Slck.hcadAche. Bilious Attacks, and all arrangements
VI Liver. stomach and bowels, Ask your Druggist
or H. BslgdFs OfIMidliOHt -lCom.I
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-16

Missionaries and others sojourning 10 foreign
lands should not fall to take with them good
,upply OF JoHNsoSs ASoDTNE LINIMENT. II
L the most reliable medicine for all purposes
there is in the world.-COm. 80
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-16

Five Minutes for Retreshments."-E!sry
body who has Travelled by alma has heard the above
announcement, md his tTphAhly suffered from eating
ton ty, thereby anWlnR The Aeed ~ Dyspepsia l. Il
comtO 10 know that the peruvian Syrup win cure the
worst cases Of Dy'p pA Is Thousands are ready to es
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-16
TO CONsUMPTIvEs,
To CONSUMPTIyES,

The advertiser, having been permanently cured Of tbA
dread disease, Consumption, b. simps remedy, 10 lnI
lous to make known 10 his fellow sufferers the means Of
cure To ali who desire IL he will Ssnd copy Of III,
prescription used. irso Of ehArgsL with the diVetiOns
Tor nropArnF and using the same which they sill find
4ulE fuHE for CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, BhofcHirlA,
aud al throst or lung dlhieultieA.
Parties wishing the prescription Will please address
Rev, EDWARD A. WILSON
Idi Penn. street willAmshNrvh n y
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-16

Contagious diseases, such as horse all. CLAN
der, &c, may be prevented by the use Of sHER-
IpAS's CAVALRY CONDITION POWDERS. Persons
travelling with horses should take note OF this.
Conn
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-16

CRlsTADoRoS EXCELSIOR HAIR DYE Is tie
most and complete preparation Of Ii kind In the
yord. Its effects magical. IL character harmless
ia tinta natural its qualities sndurInE.-uIm.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-16

LIKE LIGHTNING arc the miraculous cures effected
18th RARR'E Instant Relief. Aches, Pains, SprAns.
bowel Complaint. etc cannot exist II this gteAt med.
'''S - @''N' Of Money Rsiunded. -um.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-16

THE GREAT REMEDY FOR
CONSUME TIOM
which can be cured by a
timely resort to this stand
ard preparation, as has been
proved by the hundreds of
testimonials received by the
proprietors. 1t is acknowl-
edged by many prominent
physicians to be the most
reliable preparation ever in
troduced for the relief and
cure of all Lung complaints,
and is offered to the public,
sanctioned by the experience
of over forty years. When
resortcd to in season it SCI
dom fails to effect a speedy
cure in the. most severe
cases of Coughs, Bronchitis,
Group, Whooping Cough,
Influenza, Asthma, Colds,
Sore Throat, Pains or Sore
ness III the Chest and Side,
Liver Complaint, Bleeding
at the Lungs, &c. Nyistar's
Balsam does not dry up n
Cough, and leave tho cause
behind, as is the case with
most preparations, but it
loosens and clcanscs the
lungs, and allays irritation,
thus removing the cause of
the complaint.
PREPARED Mt
SETH ", F0WIB 4 SONS, Boston, Mass,
And sOld by Druggist. and Dealers generally.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-16

II. H. suuTELpr 4 Co., Chicago, alone In
america distil IMPERIAL GIN by the HoL-
LAND PRoCEss. Send for circular.-COm.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-16

Use thcbest. It's tho cheapest. Frank Mil.
ler's Harness OIL contains no Coal or Mineral
OlB-COm,
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-16

There Is no excuse for poor Biscuits, Rolls,
Dread, Gridd'o Cakes, Mullins, waGles, &C.,
whom DoolOy's Yeast Powder is used. Grocers
sell IT, Com.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1872-10-17
AUTUMN VOICES.
Table Rock, Ne5

D happy, happy, shining day
The time to dance and sing aud play
wish I only know
Why all the cloads have gone to sleep,
no lie, like flocks of lazy sheep, g9m
Far up there on the blue. ~
The RSter must be glad that mods
80 CHEEKY to the golden rods;
Wide open Is its eye
And happy 10 the scarlet vine,
That runs along the dark green pine,
As to reach the sky.
This aftern Don, down at the brook,
Albright eyed squirrel stopped and took
A dozen little drinks;
Some nuts were lying at my feat,
He looked as if he thought them sweet,
And gave some knowing winks.
Just then little leaf quite brown
Into the brook came rustling down,
And sailed off like a ship;
The squirrel gave his tail a whisk,
Then made funny sIdewAys-frisk,
And left me vita a skip.
There's red and yellow. green and pink,
And purple too it makes me think
OF Joseph's little coat;
The wood Is in rainbow drest;
The hills are like . robins breast,
Or like my pigeons throat.
Such pretty colors every where!
Such pleasant feelings in tie air
Pm glad as can be.
Here, Rover, come. let's take . run,
And catch good night from the sun
Behind The maple tree.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1872-10-17
CONFINEMENT.

''The rarest feeling that ever lights the human
face 10 the contentment OF the Boul.''
There are few beings who inhabit this word tina
can number among the blessings of life they en-
oy, that rare attribute Of the human character,
true contentment. .v -,. 5.
The poor man that trudges along, footsore and
weary By the wayside, enVies the rich traveller,
that rolls by half reclining in his stylish and luz
nrious carriage, while the rich man of the world
involuntarily signs for the peace and the freedom
from care ne fancies he can trace in the features
of the man who walks in the dust as he passes
by. Neither are satisfied with themselves, thSi
circums tances nor their future expectations
neither are contented nor happy. The human
mind ia ever grasping after something 1t docs mo-
possess. With every acknowledgement want
supplied, the soul Of man is ever restless and ina
patient to acquire some new object or possession,
orgeng to enjoy its present blessings Ia Its zeal
to carry ont new plans and undertaking, while.Ife
goes on and as the years 60 by our capacities Hor
its enjoyment grow correspondingly less, and al
the end approaches, we look backward with regret
when we reflect on the goodbye m ighthave accom-
phshed, and the pleasure and happiness that
might have been oars had we only stopped "a
grasp them when they were within our reach, -
Eugene
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1872-10-17
THE ADMINISTRATIONS GREAT
TRIUMPHS.

NEhe victories OF peace are Gods heritages''
Inc washington treaty and its sequent,
the settlement at Geneva, which rise far
above the ordinary level of party politics,
are the latest trlumphs Of the Admins.
tration. Sublime precedents by which
nations may, if they will, avoid war and
Its horrors. They stand as protests against
the brutal arbitration of the sword. and
herald in new and better policy for the
settlement OF, disputes between nations.
U pom them many hopes and fears were
built by the calm and thoughtfui men on
both sides OF the Atlantic, who believed
That there were shorter and safer roads to
peace and future friendship between the
Two most liberal Governments upon the
ace OF the earth-the United States and
Ur'at brltaIc-than that oyer which can
non rumbled and armies marched to their
harVests or death, "desolating fair fields
ana laying rich countries waste" burning
and plllaglng clties,an fning lands with
the wall OF the widow and the cry of the
orphan. For white, owing to Wild
speech by Summer In the Senate, failure
appeared imminent, but the danger soon
passed away, negotiations were resumed.
and we now with unspeakable pleasure
note the 0ictory ours }1E
The dollars and cents result is in our
fAvoi to the extent of $l5, 500 900 in golds
Dtt far beyond, and above al money con-
slderatlons, 1T has settled great and irn.
portant principles IN the interest of civ
lpzatl ia and good government, and it
will stand out in bold relief in history as
one OF the proudest pages ia our national
record. 1t proves that the civilized ma
ions OF the, earth are being lifted to
nlgner and nobler plane Of human under
standing and brotherhood; that the world
IS moving IN the direction of the eternal
principles OF justice and right; that hui
man passions and preiudices are giving
way before expanded intellect and en-.
lArged philosophers we'll as to the grand
er tenets Of a high religious faith. Thus
serious and long.standing disputes, which
nave hung like an onimous cloud upon
our horizon, are now removed, and the
last grounds for disturbing the peaceful
relations between the United States and
Great Britain have vanished. us-
This is grand awakening from out the
sleep OF centuries, and the good geni5 of
to-day declare that the triumphs of our
times shall be bloodlesS.
We have no no itatihn in affirming that
no QueStSo 0c-cata of a like importancc,and
IN which the popular feeling ran So high
on both sides, has ever been decided with
out an appeal to the sword. To the Re-
public OF the United States--the Republic
OF the woodland under aRepublican ad-
mlnistration, with General Grant as it's
chief executive representative, belongs
tue priceless honor of inAll ratinu tho
settlement Of disputes between nations
by peaceful arbitration instead of that of
tho sword. We do not expect to live to p
see the realization of the prophetic vision
when nation shall not lift up sword
against nation, neither shall they have
war any more" bu- great step, however,
has been made towards Fastening such
halcyon era.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1872-10-17
LET ME- TACKLE HIM.

In a case in which Jeffrey and Cock
burn, when barristers, were engaged, a
question arose as to the sanity of one of
the parties concerned.
rs the defendant, in your opinion, per-
tectly sane - said Jeffrey, interrogating
one Of the witnesses, a PLAIN, stupid-look-
ing countryman.
The witness gazed in bcwilderment at
tho questioner, but gave no answer. JEFF.
frey repeated the inquiry, altering his
words to "Do you think the defendant ca
pable of managing his own affairs? ?"
e Still in vain.
Il ask YOU" said Jeffrey, "do you con-
No answer ye..
Let me tackle him." said Cockburn.
Then, assuming his broadcast Scotch tone,
and turning to the obdurate witness. he
began:
"Has We your null wi YEP"
sou, ay" said the awkward Civnon,
stretching out his snuff-Asrn. anna
'Nno. hoo long haze ye kent John Samp
SOM" said Cockburn taking pinch.
Ever sen he was that high," was the
ready reply, the witness Indicating with
his hand the alleged altitude.
"An' dye think moo, atween yeu an
me- said the barraster, In his most insin.
uating Scotch manner, ''that there's ony.
thing Until the cratur ?"
81 wudna lippen him wi bull calf" Il
would not trust him with the guardian
ship of q bull calf, was the instant and
brilliant rejoinder. IT
The end was attained, amid the convul,
sions ct the court.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1872-10-17
THE SHEPHERD BOY.
(FRoM THE GERMAN OF REINE.)

Every shepherd boy king is,
Throned Upon the hilltop green,
And the sun above him shining,
Is his great gold crown, wcen.
At his feet the sheep are lying,
Red-crossed fatterers, soft and bland,
had the calves his cavaliers are,
Haughtily they roam the land.
Little goAtS.Are his court-players,
And the birds and cows has he,
With their futing and bell-ringing
For his RdnlH1ern1USici.
With these sounds, so sweetly charming
Mingle lovely murmurS deep
Ofthe waterfalls and fr-trees,
And the king falls fast asleep.
Then the minister, the sheep-dog,
Rules the kingdom, he, the sound
or whose snarly bark re-echoes,
Through the country all around.
Slespiiy the young king mutters,
"Ruling is SO hard for me
All that l, this very moment,
With my queen at home might be -
''Fsr my kingly head reposlng
In her arms So softly lies,
And l find my boCndless kingdom
There, within her beauteous eyes"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1872-10-17

a SENSIBLE SECOND THoUGHT.-The
Countess Dash, whose death has been re-
Gently announced, bad "0een through a
good deal" and at times found herself in
very sorry circumstances. On one occa.
sion the gathering clouds seemed gloomy,
and the friends sa few, shat the poor Ia
dy's heart completely failed her, and she
determined to pat an end to career so
replete with misfortune Having heard
that persons throwing themselves off a
bridge were liable to be picked up again
If an expert swimmer be at hard, and
having no desire to be thus fished up, she
resolved to go down to the very brink of
the Seine, at a point where the river
deepened gradual land there drown her E
self comfortably, unmoeRted by any be
nevOent attentions Accordingly, one
dark night she started with this deplora-l
BILE intent She reached tbs water. 1t
looked dark and ICY and shs shudder
but tucklng up her pettco4ts she stepped
into 1t and advanced few steps, when all
Of sudden sharp sense Of the iuGicrous-.
ness her situation came to her rescue
she burst out laughing, felt'coRvinced that
only fools or lunatics comTitted suicide,
and regained terra 1irma
The above is communicated to the BEN
Public, by writer who says that it was
told him by the Countess herself, soon
after the event.