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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-09-27

A VISIT TO HEAvEN.-On the 7th of
August, Mrs. Gardner, wife of farmer
living near Eastmanville, Ottawa coun-
ty, died under circumstances the most
extraordinary. Two of her sisters we're
dead, one but recently, only few weeks
ago. The cause of Mrs. Gardeners death
was a congestive chill, and after she had
been considered dead for six hours, and
was being prepared for the grave, she
returned to consciousness, and talked
freely with her attendants. She stated
to those around her that she had been to
the better land; and had seen both of
her departed sisters with other friends !;
that it was most beautiful land-be-
yond all description. She said she had
permission to return to tell living friends
Of that she had seen, but that she was
anxious to again return. She passed
away soon after making her statement,
and seemingly overlooking with joy and
happiness. There can be no question as
to the circumstances above related
Detroit Tribune.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-09-27

TREEs KILLED BY LIGHrNTNG.-All
who have examined tree which has
been destroyed by thunderbolt," will
have noticed not only how the layers of
wood have been shattered and separated
into strips, as if full of "wind shakes, I"
but also the dryness. hardness and brit
tleness of the wood, as though it had
been through kiln. This is attributed
to the instantaneous reduction of the sap
the moisture within the wood, into
steam. When this moisture is abundant,
as in May or early June, the amount and
force of the steam not only bursts and
separates the layers and fibers, but rends
the trunk in pieces or throws off a por-
ton Of it, down line Of greatest power
or Of least resistance. And when the
amount of steam thus suddenly gener-
ated Is less, owing to the dryer condition
of the stem from continual evaporation
and leaf exhalation, there may be no
external trace of lightning stroke; yet
the leaves will wither in few days,
showing that the stem has been rendered
incapable of conveying supplies, and the
tree will either partially or entirely die.
still lighter discharges may be conducted
down the moist stem. without any lesion
or hurt.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-09-27

JAPANESE DAYLIGHT FIREwoRKs.-
The Yokohama Herald, describing re-
cent Japanese festival, says: The Sec
ond day was occupied with exhibitions
of the celebrated daylight fireworks, of
the manufacture of which the Japanese
appear to be the sole masters. As usual,
these consisted mostly of bombs, which !,
exploded high in the air, discharged
sometimes variously colored Jets of
smoke, and sometimes costly folded pack
ages of wire and paper, which unfolded
themselves into parachutes OF great bulk
and symmetrical design. They were
sometimes fishes, which swan leisurely
through the atmosphere to the ground !;
or snakes, which writhed themselves
away over the tree-tops; or great birds.
that lowered kite-like and motionless for
an incredibly long time. Occasionally
they took the shape of cottages, temples.
human beings, magnified crests of dia-
monds, trees and howers-almost any
thing that lively imagination could
suggest. The smoke figures, however,
we're the most amusing. One of the
most frequently attempted was cutie
fish, with a body of thick, fuliginous
black, and arms of lighter hues. OF
course. the Illusion was very brief, the
wind not allowing the smoke to remain
undisturbed for more than few seconds;
but while it lasted it was perfect"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-09-27

A SAD CASE OF INTEMPERANCE.-
Among the prisoners in the dock of the
municipal court in Boston was young
physician, who came there of his own
volition, for the purpose of pleading
guilty to charge of being common
drunkard, and receiving a sentence to
the House of Industry. Two years ago
this man stood among the leaders of his
profession in an adjoining State. He
had practice which was estimated to
be worth $4,000 a year, occupied high
position among his associates, and was
generally esteemed in the community.
He married a young lady we'll connect
ed, and possessed of a small fortune in
her own right, and the happy pair were
on the high road to prosperity. But,
with the increase of business which fol-
lowed the husband, came an enlargement
of acquaintance, and in that circle we're
admitted some whose business should
have been elsewhere. The allurements
of dissipation gradually attracted the
young man, until, step by step, he de-
scended to the lowest depths of degrade
sion. The wife bore with him until pa
thence ceased to be virtue, and she was
compelled to return to her fathers house.
Her own father struggled hard to effect
a reform, but he, too, was unsuccessful.
The demon of strong drink was too pow
erful to be resisted, and the feeble will
of his victim was easily overcome. At
times he would remain for week with
out drink, but such occasions we're very
rare. He finally, therefore, knowing
that while he was free, it was impossible
to remain sober, adopted the course men,
toned above. The enforced detention
at the island, together with the reforma-
tory influences which will be thrown
about him there, will, it is hoped, effect
a recovey, and restore him to society a
wiser and better man.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-09-27

A SEDUCTIVE RAT TARA man in
Pennsylvania has invented rat trap
that is made to operate upon the selfish
passions of the poor rat and lure him in
to trouble. The Mechanic and Farmer
in description of the trap, says that a
mirror is set in the back part of the de-
vice beyond the bait, and as his ratship
is out on foraging expedition he espies
the bait, and at the same time believes
his image in the mirror to be another
rat making for it on the opposite side.
This is too much for rat nature to stand
and be cool over, SO he rushes for the
bait, and is caught.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-09-27

A raw lrishman went into one of our
restaurants the other day and asked for
whites to eat" A plate of hash was
set before him. Fot's that ?" demand
ed Mickey. That's wittles," was the
answerer. Mickey eyed the compound
suspiciously for some time, and finally
exclaimed, Be jabbers, the man that
chewed that can ate it p
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-09-27

Ina court, a man who was called upon
to appear as a witness could not be
found. On the judges asking where he
was, an elderly gentleman rose up, and
with much emphasis said :: /" Your honor,
he's gone" "Gone, gone" said the
judge, "where is he gomez" "That /
can not tell you" replied the commune
cative gentleman, but he's dead" This
is considered the most guarded answer
on record.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-09-27

A Fox TALE.-A quaint Scotch min
lister was given somewhat to exaggera-
ton in the pulpit. His clerk reminded
him of his ill effects upon the congrega-
ton. He replied that he was not aware
of it, and wished the clerk the next time
he did it to give cough by way of
hint.
Soon after he was describing Samp.
sons tying the foxes tails together. He
said: 1.-The foxes in those days we're
much longer than ours, and they had
tails twenty fut long"
"Ahem |" came from the clerks desk.
"That is" continued the preacher "ac-
cording to their measurement, but by
ours they were fifteen fut long"
"Ahem r louder than before.
"But as you may think this extrava-
CANT, we'll just say they were ten fut p
" Ahem ahem p still more vigorous.
The parson leaned over the pulpit,
and shaking his finger at the clerk, said i:
You may cough there all night long,
I'll nae take off fut more. Would you
have the foxes wild nae teel at a ?"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-09-27
To Those Wanting Homes
In BELLOWS FALLS.

WE HAVE recently purchased some fifteen acres
W of building land, so located to afford access
ible building sites Some of them not surpassed any
where, and all good and desirable lots. These lots
are offered only to those who wish to build upon
them, and at fair living rates with every prospect
of increased value. The prices of course will vary
according to the size and location of the several lots
The propositions are as follows.
LIST. The plan of house must be approved by us |;
this however. is only for the purpose of avoiding
the erection of cheap and undesirable buildings.
I'd. We will sell house lots and the purchaser of
each can erect such house he chooses provided it
shall not be cheap, unsightly one. And part or
the whole of the purchase money be paid in one
or three years, if he will commence the house this
season.
Sd. We will sell lot, the whole of the purchase
money to remain unpaid from to three years, if
desired. and will advance to the purchaser five, ten
or fifteen hundred dollars towards building his
house. in such sums he wants. The purchase
money of the land, and the money loaned may re-
main from one to three years. with yearly payments
4th. IL person will advance 81. 000 we will build
him house according to specified plan, not to
cost over $500 and give the person three years or
to pay for the lot and house, the purchaser to
occupy the house after CONF leton. making payment
OF the interest and part of the principal every
year, treating the $1,000 the first years payment
A plan of lots and plans of houses can be seen at
the Office of j. ID. Bridgman.
We respectfully invite the consideration of the
public to these propositions.
J. D. BRIDGMAN.
III. W. SUFFER-.
Bellows Falls, VT. July H. 1872 30
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-09-27

SWIMMING APPARATus.-A French
inventor has patented an apparatus for
swimmers. For the hands he has
large membranous fin, which is held in
its place by loops passing over the fin
gers, and strap around the wrist. The
surface presented to the water by these
fins is SO large as to add greatly to the
effectiveness of the strokes of the arm,
but not so large rs to exhaust the mus
cular power. Their effect is to reduce
very much the effort required to swim
without them. But the greatest ingenu-
ity is displayed in the form and fitness
of the fins for the legs, which are at
tached to the ankles, and are so formed
that they act upon the water, both in
the movement of bringing the legs to.
gether and throwing them back. They
act SO finely in " treading water" as swim.
mers call it, that one can really walk, il
not on the water, at least in it. The diff
ference between swimming with this ap
paratus and without it, is very much
like the difference between rowing q
boat with the handle and the blade Of
an oar. The old swimmer has no diff
Guilty in using the fins at the first trial
and is surprised to find with what ease
he can swim without exhaustion. HI
easily swims twice as fast with the appa
ratus as without it, and he can sustain
himself for hours upon the water, OF
swim miles with it.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-09-27

Death is not a laughing matter, but
even those who found the body of a
young Frenchman must have smiled
when they found in his pocket a note
saying: My name is -. had not
the least intention Of committing suicide.
| merely wen, into the sea for bath"
How did be know he was dead, when he
wrote the note?
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-09-27

AT clam-bake at Rye Beach. N. H.,
Mr.. Greeley was called upon fora speech,
and among other thing said: although
at variance on the more important ques-
tons of the country, we find ourselves in
perfect accord on the subject of CLANS"
"Yes," said an an old farmer, as he look
ed up from his chowder, 1--WE can 90
clans together, but I'll be hanged if we
can agree on crow"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-09-27

Two Irishmen on sultry night took
refuge under the bedclothes from par
ty Of mosquitoes. At last one of them,
gasping from heat, ventured to peep be-
yond the bulwarks, and espied FREELY
which had strayed into the room. ARGUS
ing his companion with punch, he said !:
I" Fergus, Fergus, it's no use. Ye might
as we'll come ..out. Here's one of the
craythers searching for us wild Ian
tern!"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-09-27

A gentleman watching contraband
fishing, saw him throw back into the wa
ter with apparent disgust, several trout
and white perch which he caught. Ask
ing him why he threw away such fine
fish, he received the following reply :
Why, YOU see, sar, when | goes eelinq.
| don't want none dem pesky trout bod
erin roun' my hook"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1872-11-16
San Juan.

From lengthy article in The New
York Herald ON the subject of the little
islands awarded to America by the late
decision of the Emperor of Germany,
we take the following description, which
shows the territory to be Of somewhat
more value than has been generally sup
posed, although still insignificant as a
bone OF contention between two great
nations:
The island of San Juan is about 10
miles in length and in its widest part
about Z, and contains about 40, 900 acres
of land. The northern portion is noun
tainous and heavily timbered; but the
southern parthas many beautiful prairies
and is exceedingly fertile. The pasture
is so nutritious that the mutton raised
upon it il remarkable for the delicacy OF
its flavor. These islands contain the
only limestone quarries as yet found ON
the American side of Puget Sound. Coal
IS also found in this archipelago. of
the lower end of San Juan are the best
fishing waters on the Sound. Great
quantities of halibut, Goldfish and salmon,
are taken by the Indians. When the
Hudson Bay Company used San Juan as
a fishing station they were in the habit
of putting up yearly 5000 barrels of sal
mon. The population of the island is nj
present about 400, Of which 300 are mill
tary men. There are seven large islands
between the disputed channels, beside
many snail ones; but San Juan is the
only one which can be said to be settled,
though few Americans have taken up
land claims on Orcas, Lopez and Blakely.
The channels themselves are thus de-
scribed:
The Canal DE Haro is broad, deep
arm of the sea-being, in fact, but con-
unuation of the Straits Of Fuca sweeping
in with rushing tide and meeting the
waters of the Straights of Georgia at its
northern end. Its extreme depth made
the anchorage, especially to sailing ves-
ael in case Of calm, difficult to reach;
and, when found it afforded but poor
holding ground. Rosario Straits, on the
contrary, is much narrower channel.
II is not comparatively deep, is well
sheltered, and affords everywhere secure
anchorage.
The modern history OF navigation in
that region, not only during but before
and since the Frazer river gold excite
ment, is then quoted extensively to show
that the Canal De Haro has for many
years been recognized as the main navi-
gable channel. The article closes thus:
The assertion 80 frequently made by
the English that San Juan is necessary
for the protection OF Vancouver Island,
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1872-11-16

is as absurd as the pretended ignorance
of the navigability of the Canal De Haro.
Is miles from tie entrance to Victoria
harbor; and, owing to the immense width
of the channel, there is no point at which
Notifications can be established which
could interfere with the passage of ves-
sells to the settlements of British Column
bia. Haro is the only one of the chan
nels which is over cannon shot across.
Latterly the Rosario Straits have been
entirely abandoned.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1872-11-16
Getting Out oil a Dilemma.

An actor by the name of Hind was re-
markable for his presence of mind and
fertility Of expedients. One evening,
while playing in some forgotten melo-
drama, he extricated himself from an
awkward difficulty. He represented the
hero of the piece, a hardened brigand,
caught at last, and awaiting his doom in
a somber cell One of his aecomplices
had contrived to convey to him rope
ladder and n file. His business was to
file through the bars of his prison win
dow, and attempt his escape through the
opening. AT the moment when he was
getting out of the window, three soldiers
had to rush ON the stage, fire at him, and
shoot him dead. Hind duly went through
his part; but at the critical moment, in
stead OF the expected fatsd cataptrophe,
the guns missed fire The soldiers re-
treated in disorder, and Immediately
returned with fresh muskets, which, not
being loaded, merely flashed in the pan.
Kinds position was becoming unpleas-
ant. Suddenly he fell upon the stage,
uttering fearful cries, dragged himself to
the footlights in apparent agony, and
exclaimed: 'Merciful heavens | have
swallowed the file = Then, after we'll
performed convulsions and another loud
groan, he fell stark dead. The audience,
who began to murmur, were appeased by
this improvised poetical justice.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1872-11-16
The Warning has been Needed.

Since the exposure OF the attempts made by
certain unscrupulous local dealers to palm of
their coarse astringents made from cheap and
impure materials, in the place of the great M
tional tonic. Hostetters Stomach Bitters, public
opinion has set strongly against these empires
and their preparations. Their occupation is
gone or soon will be. When the light Is let into
deception 1t soon willis down. Persons who trlhe
with their own health. by using unknown prep
arations, with no guarantee to sustain them.
when an established specific, proven by twenty
years experience to be exactly what 1t is claimed
to be, Is within their reach are sure to repent
their tcmority. Many have done so in this In
stance. but 1t is hoped that the truth, plainly
spoken, has arrested the evil. In the meantime
the demand for the leading protective and re-
storatiye medicine Of America was never so
great AZ 1t has been this season. From the fever
and agie districts OF the West, Southwest and
South. II Is literally Overwhelming; and II may
said OF the advices from all parts of the Conn-
try OF the cures II Ia efecting in dyspepsia bill.
ious complaints and chronic constipation, that
their name Ia legion. Everywhere the sick and
feeble seem to have realized the Importance OF
holding fast to that which is good, and Of
avoiding what Is spurious and dangerous.
The numerous Bitters under various names,
which mercenEry dealers endeavor to substitute
for Hostetter's Stomach Bitiers, should be avoid.
ed. for their sakes. by the sick and the public
bottles only, and never is sold in bulk. nA-1m
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1872-11-16
Hay, Barley, Potatoes, &C.,

U RPT CONSTANTLY ON HAND, FOR SALE
N AT LOWEST MARKET RATES-at my Sa-
loon. Main street. Rubyville, New.
no25-H b. r. INGRAM.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1872-11-16
Difn.
RYAN-In Virginia City, New, Nov. 10, Mary
Ann Ryan, aged years and l month.
co to c. r. AIexander's for your
drugs. fe7-n
The Key to Health.

II is the easiest thing in the world to lose the
blessing Of health. but when lost 1t is not 30
easy to regain It. The popular idea of nifty years
ago that tremendous securing of the bowels
was en- essential element of cure In almost all
diseases has fortunately for mankind been pretty
effectually exploded. The introduction Of Hos
letters stomach Bitters, nearly quarter of a
century ago may be said to have given the coup
de grace to drastic purgation. The World has
learned from the beneficial effects produced by
that admirable preparation, that one medicine
may embrace the three properties of tonic,
laxative and an attentive that the three cura-
tive processes of inygoration, publication and
regulation may be compasscd at the same time
by the operation Of n single Agreeable remedy
There are sound philosophical reasons for the
remarkable improvement which the Bitters oe-
casion In the condition OF derangcd and en-.
feebled system. This pure combination OF veg
etable juices not only Strengthens the stomach.
stimulates the appetite and braces the nerves.
but also imparts tone and yigor to the secretory
organs-as the skin. the liver. and the kidneys
and If the blood has become too thin and wa
terry TO nourish the body properly, enriches and
yitalizes that raw material of all the solid por
tions Of the frame. At this period Of the year,
when intermittent fevcrs, bilious disorders,
stomach complaints and dyscnteric and diar-
rhnic ailments are always more or less rife. oc-
casonal doses of Ditters will be found the best
which generate them. An accession of general
yigor is necessary 10 enable the system 10 resist
the morbid influence of the mAlArions yopors
which rise from the earth at this season, and of
all the known inyigorants, Hostetters Bitters Is
the safest and the most potent. novl2-lw
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1872-11-16
JOB PRINTING

The News Job Office is now supplied with an
excellent stock of type, borders, presses, paper,
cards, and other materials and facilities for
good job printing. Additional materials are
arriving, and we ask the attention Of our
friends and the public to the fact that all job
printing can be Handsomely and expeditiousfy
done at this office.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1872-11-16
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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-01-29

SOLD BY
REpINcToN, HoSTETTER &co
Nos. sac a.d 53i Market Street
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL,
AGENTS for tho Pacific states.
~ Sold BY Medicine Dealers generally.
seS0-ly
APPLICATION FOR PATENT.

TT s. REGISTERS OFFICE, CARSON
U. City Nevada, December 20, ISL
Notice IL hereby given that the Daney Mining
Company, BY TT. McClcllsnd. its Supcrin-
tendent, has this day fled In this ofice q dia-
gram, together with q notice Of application for
a patent from tho United States, undcr Act OF
Congress approved July %. 1866, for 1000 feet
OF q certain vein or lode Of quartz or other
rock In place. bearing gold. silver, copper and
other metals. commonly called and known as
the Mammoth Lode and Mammoth Company's
claim, situated In the Devils Gate Mining Dis.
trict, Lyon county, Nevada. Said claim 10
bounded on tho north by tho Genessec Silver
Mining Company's claim, and Is more particu.
larly described as follows: Lying between two
end lines, ono Of which being tho north line,
commences at Post No. I. located on the south
limo Of tho Gencssce Company's claim, from
which tho quarter section corncr on the west
boundary Of Section 10, Township Is north,
Range 81 east, bears north 20 deg. west, 900
feet, and runs cast (passing through q post at
800 fccD and west Ups ,sing through a post at
800 feet); and the other Of which being the
south limo, commences at Post No. 3, which
bears from Post No. / south 1000 feot distant,
and runs cast (passing through post at 800
foet) and wsst (passlng through q post at 500
foct). Tho length OF the claim Ia the distance
between the two end lines, which Il 1000 feet.
and Is supposed to DO embraced within an area
of ~ acres. Said claim IL moro particularly
described In the notice and diagram posted In
this Office and on the claim.
dam 0nd n TODD RaOist,r