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The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-03-18

We don't recommend advertising as
the best way to get wife but we know
that it is the best way to get o good
trade.
You can't cat enough in one week TO
last whole year, and you can't advertise
OH that plan either.
Injudicious advertising is like fishing
where there is no fish. You need to let
tie lines fall in the right places
A constant dropping will wear rock
Keep dropping your advertisements on
the public and they will soon mel. under
it like rock salt.
Large type is not necessary in adyer.
tising. Blind folks don't read news
papers.
II you can arouse curiosity by an nd.
vertisement il is great point gained.
The fair sex don't hold all the curiosity
in the world.
Don't bc afraid to iSvest in printers
ink, lest your sands Of life be nearly run
out.
When you advertise, see that you do
it on the same principle that You buy
goods. Get the most you can for the
money.
People who advertise only once in
three months forget that most folkscan't
remember anything longer than about
seven days.
When people see man advertise they
know he is a business man, and hrs ad'
yertising proclaims that he is not above
business, but anxious 10 do II.
"Dull times" II is said, "are the best
for advertisers" Because when money
is tight md people are forced TO ccono-
mize, they plwaysread the advertisements
TO ascertain who sells the cheapest, aud
where they can trlde to the best advan-
tage.
Some say that II is no use to advertise;
they have been in the place in business
all their lives, and every body knows
them. Such people forget to take into
consideration that our country isincreas-
ing in population nearly forty per cent.
every ton years, and no matter how old
the place may be there are constant
changes toking place some move to
other parts, and strangers Gil their places.
In this ago Of the world, unless the name
OF business firm Is kept constantly
before the public, some new firm may
start up, and by literally advertising, IN
very short time take the place cf tho
older ones, aud the latter rust out, N II
were, and be forgotten.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-03-18
NO. 81.
The Inland Sea.

In the Great West, there is no nor
interesting and facinating locality thar
that OF Salt Lake, in Utah.
At the first glance, il seems so strangt
to fiud sea, whose waters are ever
more salt than the waters Of the Atlantic
or Pacific, away up there, at m elevation
OF nearly five thousand feet, aud eigh
hundred miles from the nearest sea.coast
proper. But, when we know its history
which We now only suSpect-it may
not seem unnatural, though still wonder.
full.
There is every indication that Salt
Lake is mere remnant Of what was
once mighty seal
It appears to he gradually drying up.
We will not SEQ the process completed
in our day, however, rs it is consider
able body of water, having n length of
one hundred and twenty miles, and an
average breadth OF about forty miles.
At some points its depth is very great.
] have St,ted that Salt Lake contains
grciter proportion Of salt than the two
greai oceans, which is IN evidence tliat
evaporation has been one agent in re-
ducing great ocean to the more modest
dimensions OF n lake. Evaporation,
eruptiOns and drainage have accomplish
ed the vast work. This amounts to
little more than speculation, ut present,
but, in time, scierce will prove it aS
clearly rs the boundaries Of seas and
continents are marked US they exist
to-day.
Salt Lake bears nll the marks Of n body
Of water that is shrinking and drying up.
II has n great, smooth margin, ut some
points many miles in width, that is one
vast plain Of alkili, white as snow, an1
baked and cracked like the muddy bot
tom o, pond that has been licked dry
by the burning sun during a summer
drought.
Around Salt Lake, where the land
rises o little higher, is one Of the most
fertile regions on the continent. It is q
perfect oasis, indeed; for on the west
stretch out barren plains hundreds OF
miles, and ON the east loom up rugged
mountains, capped with snow; and so
rocky rs to offer but poor encourage
mont to tree or bush. But tho level
lands, between the mountains and the
lakes margin, are the paradise OF the
husbandman, and Salt Lake City is the
nucleus Of a periest garden spot. The
soil is wealth itself. and its vegetation
fairly rivals that Of the tropics in its
richness and luxuriance.
Whatever may be its political destiny,
tho Salt Lake region has bright future
before II rs q farming country; and
with its beauty, its wild surroundings,
Its facinating history, it is one Of
Heavens richest gifts to man.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-03-18
Popular Prejudice.

There is NO market in London at
which horses for killing may he purchas.
ed as bullocks are. Indeed, it is sin
gular fact that the horse.slaughtercr is
vulgarly regarded rs an individual very
inferior, MS regards social status, to the
ox.slaughterer. No one secs anything
in the least repulSive i'll the trade of the
ordinary butcher 1t is us well known
as possible that sirloins and ribs and
beef-steaks conld never he obtained with,
out the use Of the poleaxe and the CLEAN.
ing knife. InpoOr neighborhoods il is
nothing uncommon TO encounter Mr..
Biskets man with hls thigh.boots hid.
eously stained, ami his blue smock
speckled with color that matches, bear.
ing huge smoking "quarters" on his
broad back, or, mole sanguinary still,
with his head and shoulders concealed
by the newly-dresSed sheep he carries,
md which, still limp and worm, wags
its dead head iu ghastly time.keeping
with the mans footsteps. Yet nobody
t-rns away with shudder OF horror or
wonder how any one can be so barbar.
GUS ms to apprentice his son to the trlde
OF a butcher Popular prejudice, how
ever, is decidedly against the horse
slayer. He is stigmatised knacker,"
aud the meaningless term is applied to
him in spirit Of lisgust and aversion.
BY common consent he is banished to
the bottommost round Of the social lad
der and scavenpers and sifters at the
dust yard assert their right to look down
on him. Possibly, mans affection for
the horse may yaccountfor this. He lives
with, and helps us, and shares our perils
rs well as our prosperity. With the
poor ho Is one of tho family almost
md the care taken Of him is cOmmensur-
ate with the cal~mity Of his falling sick,
and being unable TO perform his shaie
Of the money.earniUg. But when II is
attempted to explain the anomaly on
the score OF sentiment, the Aeecy lamb
rises in accusing against us. Is not the
lamb emblematic Of all that is gentle,
and innocent, and guileless 2 Do not
painters paint it rs II symbol Of purity
aud peace aud have not poets emu.
lated its plaintive baa.ing over qnires
and reams Of gilt.edged paper. Yet We
all cat lamb. We view its naked, deli.
cate carcase without pang or sigh for
its departed fleece. We are haunted by
no feelings OF remorse rs we pour pun.
gent mint sauce over that cut from its
leg-that playful one Of four that friskcd
and gumbOled over the grassy mead.
We have it's neck and It's innocent scrng
stewed---that scrag TINT felt the butch
er's fatal knife-aud express our admi.
ration Of it because it is nice and light
and easy to digest and regret its end
only when there remain bones in the
disb.-London Society.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-03-18

A WARNING TO AMERICAN GIRLS. An
American girl married Swiss gentleman.
in this city, about \ year ago, and return.
ed with him to his native land few
months aftarward. It is now reported
that, within few weeks past, the Su
prone Court Of the Canton Of Soleure set
aside the marriage on the ground that it
hud been contracted In America, without
the consent Of the commune to which the
husband belonged having been previous.
ly obtained. This, Of course, leaves the
wife without redress, so long as her hus.
band continues to reside in his native
place. 1t las repeatedly happened that
American girls, who have married natives
Of Continental Europe and gone home
with them, have found themselves dis
husbanded because some technical form
ality required by the local laws Of the
husbands birthplace had not been com.
piled with. IttheTeiuro behooyes young
ladios in this country 10 10 careful to
havo every forlnality strictly attended to
when they marry admirers from any Of
the Continental countries Of Europe
~ y, Paper.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-03-18
Tanning BurilOes.

Much interest is now felt in the West
on the subject OF DEMONSTRATING buffaloes,
and the opinion is generally entertained
in stock raising districts that q perma-
nent and important increase OF the meat
supply Of the country may be effected
liy this means, with great profit TO those
undertaking the experiment. II has
been found by those who have made
the trial that the buffalo or bison will
fatten under conditions fatI. to the or
dinary domestic stock that it is worth
more in hide and flesh than the OK,
mud can be trimmed 10 the performance
Of any kind OF labor for which oxen arc
adopted. II Is necessary, however, tnat
calves should he obtained for the pur-
pose. The old buflalOes cannot be do.
mesticated, and their flesh is 40 tough
us to be unfit for meat but the old ones
are very much in the way when the
calves aFe to be captured.
They are kept in the center Of the
droves, and in case OF danger the bulls
flank the herd. To capture them, there.
fore, II is necessary to break through
the ranks Of the flankers and lnsso The
young heiiers, which is difficult and
dangerous operation, considering the
fact that the herd sometimes covers o
very wide extent OF territory. No way
has yet been devised OF capturing the
calves that would not be more likely to
kill them than to tako them alive. There
is reason to believe that this difficulty
will be surmounted at some time, how
ever, and It is thought by many that the
domesticating Of buffalo calves will re-
ceive such an impetus within the next
few years as to make m important branch
Of the stook.raising business Of the
West.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-03-18
The silk Interest.

The United States Committee OF Ways
and Moons heard delegation Of silk
manufacturers aud operatives from New
York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and
Connecticut. They exhibited specimens
Of raw and manufactured silks Of all
kinds, excepting dress goods, showing
tho progress OF the manufacture in this
country, both as to quality aud quantity.
They want the tariff to remain rs II is,
and say that under the protection afford.
ed by il, aided as II was by the operation
OF the Anglo-Frepch free trado treaty,
this industry has grown rs follows: The
capital invested has increased from
81, 0tO, ,000to S25, 900. 900. Itnow affords
employment for lG, 900 operatives, three.
fourths Of them women aud young per-
sons, for whom such employment is
specially adapted, 1t being clean, light,
and healthy. The wages paid these
operators amount ts 81, 200, ,0OO per an.
NUN, being weekly average for women
Of 81, and for males Sl2. One.shird o!
these operatives are immigrants from
Europe, and have become teachers for
our native.born operatives. As compar.
ed with the above, the wages paid in the
Austrian Tyrol for the same kind Of work
is from 90 cents to 81 for 60 hours work
the operatives having poor shelter and
food, for which each pays 45 cents n
week. The delegation admit that silk
goods are higher than before 1861; but
this is mainly owing to the fact that oil
raw silks in the countries Of production
are now more than double the price they
were Immediately before 1861. One OF
the delegation-an operative-informed
the Committee Of Ways and Means that
he could save Us much here, after living
better, as he could earn In the old coun.
try. The delegation will ncxt be heard
before the Finance Committee.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-03-18

sAp.-A compassionate lndy, passing
child crying in the street, stopped and
asked him what wns the matter. The
child replied "Cos I've lost penny
mother gave me-" "Ah well, never
mind, said the lady, "herc is another
for you, aud proceeded upon her way I;
but had not gone far when she heard the
little fellow believing more Justify than
before. She turned back aud ngain
asked the cause, upon which the little
urchin answered: "Why, II l 'adntlost
the first one should ave I'D twopenee.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-03-18

About sixty days nre occnpiedin build.
ing an engine from the time the iron
plates go into the boilershop till it is
completed and ready for active service.
An engine varies in weight from 5000
to rs, 900 pounds, and, il it be n large
one, with its tender, not less than 1885,.
0OO pounds. The weight Of single
driving wheel is 1900 pounds. They
cost from $4,000 to $4,000. The pro-
gress in building may, to Ger.
tain extent, bc judged Of from their pro,
gressiyc cost. or the cost Of the earlier
locomotives it would DO idle to make u
comparison but thirty years ago the
bniIding Of locomotives had come to
years OF discretion, though far from
maturity. In 1912 the average cost Of n
locomotive was $1,000; in 1862, 81, $40 ;
in 1862, $500 f; aud in 1872 it is about
sl1,500. An engine with fair wear and
tear will last ten to eleven years. This
makes every engine cost company ST..
900 year. Strange to ray the parts Of
the engine which last longest arc tho
very parts which would be ordinarily
supposed 10 wear out before any other
The tires Of the wheels. They are
mostly made from Prussian steel, and
often, when the engine is thrown into
the scrap heap, show little sign OF the
tremendous work they have dcne.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-03-18

DESTRUCTION OF SHEEP ny Doos.-
The Spiri. NJ jefferson, Charlestown,
W. W., gives the following cases Of the
destruction Of sheep by dogs: Mr.. II.
W. Crittendon, living in the neighbor.
hood OF Ripon, informs us OF mid
made on his sheep by dogs It seems
that Mr.. Crittendon, hearinga u disturb.
ance among his sheep, seized double
bRrreled shotgun and hastened to the
pen. On arriving there he found three
voracious CANNES engaged in the work
Of slaughter, and although one barrel Of
the gun missed fire, killed one Of the
dogs with the other, and despatched
n second with fence rail, the third max.
ing his esclpc. On the examination of
his flock six sheep were found killed out.
right, aud the remainder so injured that
his loss is estimated at ut least SlC0-but
one sheep remained uninjured. Surely
such losses MS these deserve some con.
SideratiOn at the hands OF our Legisla.
ture, and as we have heretofore ex.
pressed, we trust the remedy will he up.
piled, and that speedily, in the way OF
nn onerous tax upon dogs. Mr.. Q. in.
forms us that he has made n summary
calculation, and finds that on eight farms
within small radius, in his immediate
neighborhood, there are forty dogs. At
this rate dogs will he more plentiful than
sheep. Let the remedy be applied.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-03-18
II.

Glove, IL We should come to feel
The heart no more in glldnssu beat,
When at the door We hear, as now,
The tread Of dear familiar feet
1--we, who now though arc and blood
Would rush to touch but finger tips,
Should come to cOldly meet and frOot
With earOleSa clasp and loVGlsSs lips
1--we, who in each others life,
Live dOubly every Joy and pain,
Should como to eOl9ly drift Apar.
And walk in Seli-wrapt Ways agaln-
rmOrn should lOsO her rose and gold,
And night the glory OF her skies,
And all things pale and fade, bOcause
We look no more with loves deep eyes
HdOWu the drcary, beaten way,
Where other hearts, that loyOJ, do tread
With sad inditirrcnce-we, too,
Should como to End our passion dead
oeod I'd with that We to-day
Had said farewell, and in breath,
While yet our hearts we're fond and true
Had norecly crushed our love to death.
" Emily H. Moore.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-03-18

The Indianapolis Journal has this NOR.
sci Of wisdom "a city that can give
tho poor waSherwoman and laborer o
cheap, comfortable fire, and fll the fur.
naces OF the capitalists with tho best
fuel, at The lowest rites, need have no
fear for the future"
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-03-18

A storekeepor Mt Quincy, Mich, hav-
ing pup that habitually upset the paint
caus in the rear end OF tho store, rubbed
tho dogs nose in the spilled paint, and,
observing that his master was engaged
in waiting on u customer, the douile pup
rubbed his own nose in the mixture and
ran howling out the back way.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-03-18

A Tennessee woman paper has terms
thus singularly graduatedi "Three dol.
lars q year to menj Sl,5O to unmarried
working women; seyenty.fye cents To
women with lazy husbands to support"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-10-21

JEWIsH SoCIABLE.-The members Of the
Island Lodge 1859 Independent Order OF
Benevolent Brethren, to the number oil
about fifty met in their lodge room, over
May Bros. store, last evening, and enjoyed a
SociAble and supper. A collection was taken
up for the benefit of the Jewish Orphan
Asylum at Cleveland, Ohio. The amount
raised was about $3.50.
The Orphan Asylum at Cleveland is sup
ported entirely BY Jews, and none but mem
bers of that nationality are admitted. II
was established about four years ago and is
now in prosperous condition. 1t is under
the supervision Of the lodge Of the 1. o. B
B. throughout the west, and every member
pays an annual stipend of two dollars into
its treasury The subscriptions are entirely
voluntary.
One thing may be mentioned which reflects
great honor upon the people of this nation
atty, viz; While they pay their pro rata Of
taxes to support the public charitable insti.
tusions, no member Of shelr faith is allowed
to enter one, but oil are supported by them
selves,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-10-21

LADIES CHARrrABLE ESrERPRGsE - The
Ladies Church Aid Society" of Trinity
Church has lately been rsorganiz9d, and is
merged into society called the Industrial
Society" which embraces a larger field oil
labor than the old organization, as, in addi-
tion TO the objects which the ladies have
heretofore had in view, (raising means for
frsSoOing the church, promoting social inter.
course, &o, &c.,) committees have been
formed for visiting the sick and poor, and
as lar as possible, relieving their wants.
The ladies intend giving series of parlor
entertainments during the coming winter,
one on the last Thursday of each month,
and they hope to see at these gatherings all
Who wish to be entertained and at the same
time advance . good work The frs. OF
these entertainments viii be given a. the
Rscsory next Thursday evening, the Oath
The programme will consist of music.
vocal and instrumental, and scenes from Old
Curiosity Shop rendered by the beat talen,
Of the Dramatic Club. Refreshunent tickets
will be sold at the door.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-10-21

A bright, healthy child is perennial spriaR
of JOY in every well-rsgulsted family, and where
is that father, who after the strife and turmoil
of business. ON retiring to his home, 10 not be-
guiled of care by the innocent prattle Of his
childs Perhaps this father 10 Q worldly man.
and makes gold his idol, he may have been
successful man, and amassed riches. Yet place
his child ON the sick bed, and all his gold IL
at the disposal of the physicians, and the only
return be asks is the restoration of health to
his child. Fathers! Mothers would YOU pre-
serve your child in health7 Then listen TO Ms.
There is one prevailing cause Of the disesse in
children, AID that cause is worms. II this
cause OF disease Ii not removed, your child win
sisken and die, or lingsr q suffering invalid for
life. Wepresent to you an infallibls remedy
for worms 1t is
Or. Judson's Dead Shot Worm Candy,
and Is put up in the form Of stick Of candy,
and so pleasant to the taste, thau ehildrsn
greedily tease for it. II Is purely vegetable,
and cannot hurt the smallest child. Ask for DIR.
Jadson's Dead Shot Worm Candy. For sale
everywhere at 20 cents per package.
v. n. 0okszNoK, sels Prepris.os.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-10-21
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

M ITH its gloomy attsndants, low spirits
w depression, involuntary emissions, loss
Of semen, spermatsrrhoss, loss Of power,
dizzy head, loss Of memory, and threatened
impotsncs and inbeOility, find sovereign
cure In HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC
SPECIFIC Eo- TWEETY Eight. Com
posed of tho most valuable mild and potent
CurAtives, they strike at once at the root of the
matter, tone up the system, arrest tine dis
charges, and impart yisor and energy, life and
vitality to the entire man. They have cured
thousands OF eases. Price, s. per package of
five boxes aad large 50 vial, which is very i'm
psrtant to obstinate OF old cases, or 5 per sin
gls box. Sold by ALL Druggists, and sent
BY mail on receipt Of price. Address, HUMPH-
REYS' SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC MEDI-
CINE CO., 662 BROADWAY, New YoaK.
ChAs a. Benser aud c, spidsl, Agents for
Rock Island,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-10-21

BURGLARY. - Between six and seven
o'clock Saturday evening the residence o
Louis Updyke, corner of Illinois and Elk
change streets, was entered by burglar
Mr.. and MrS, Updyke were both away from
home, and the vile Of q near neighbor had
been requested to light q FIRE aid make
preparations for Mr.. Updyke's supper
about half past six o'clock. AS she entered
the house sho Eaw q man run quickly
through the sitting room into bed room
and jump through the window to the ground
She was very much frightened aad RAINING
out of the hous, set up ssries of shrieks
that soon brought number of neighbors to
the scene, among them Mr.. S. b. Reed
who Immediately entered the house and
searched it thoroughly. Tae drawers of 9
bureau in the bed room had been rsnsacked
and many things tumbled about promis
cuously, but the burglar was interrup pied be
fors he had secured any articles Of much
value.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-10-21
New Fall Stock.

BAaBsRGER has just resolved his new
Fall Stock, sistisg of all the STYLES dress
goods, ladies underwear, staple dry goods, etc.
all Of which Is offered at very close figures, both
at wholesa ale and retail.
200 pieces choice Prints at DC Per yard.
20 pieces Wash PopIin at sc per yard.
IS pieces French Psreaies at zoe per yard.
50 pieces heavy yard wide brown muslin l73C
per va d.
20 pieces bIesched yard wide muslin at I2!o pei
yard.
so don. Ladies White bose Ice per psir-
Is dog Corsets at Csc
10 dsz. Alexander Kids 81 , ) per pair
splendid assortment Of Ladies Sears
and shswis, and geler stock of goods Of
every description. This notice means business
and will not be undersold 81 any house in the
West.
Come one and al ami invest your money
where you get the largest amocnt OF Dry Good.
for the least Gash
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-10-21
Medical Bubbles.

Columns would be required to enumerate the
medical bubbles that have risen to the surface and
burst since Hostetter's Stomach Btters became The
standard tonic Of the Western Hemisphere. Boasts
the most extravagant fabrications the most prepos-
porous cant the most siCkening, have in turn been
employed to bolster mp the worthless preparations
that have from time been introduced IN the hope Of
dividing the field with that famous vegetable REM
edy Signal failure has been the lot Of each and all.
The reputation Of the Bitters preventive of cpl
denies, stomachc, an invigorant, general restor-
alive and specific for Indigestion, billions afFec-
tons, rheumatism nervous debility, constitutional
weakness, parOXysmal fevers, and all complaints to
which the more sensitive sex are exclusively liable,
is established upon the sound basis of more than
twenty years experience, and can no more be sha-
ken by the clap-trap nostrums of unscientidc pre-
tenders than the everlasting hills by the winds that
rustic through their defles