davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1873-05-21

its value after seven uses as equal to that of
Peruvian guano, which sells at about 1915 pr
ton, in this Island.
This will allow SO pr ton for the original
cost of the earth, and Sc for each handling,
which would fully repay its actual cost allow
ing a reasonable per eentage for capital in
vested, including the rent Of proper storage
room.
The above calculations will show that, in
these small towns the complete introduction
of the Dry-E Earth System would be-, not only
feasible, but enormously profitable, even if it
had to depend entirely on earth being brought
from a distance, but this is not the case with
us, as it can be found within the towns, or in
their close vicinity.
The quality of the manure, and the salts.
/. factory working of the closets might be in
creased by applying the dirt of the streets
when properly dried and sifted preparatory
to its use as is done by the st. CrOix Sanitary
and Fertilizing Co:
If said Company were to receive the requi-
site patronage by the sale Of the Poudrette at
its proper value, the STRENGTHENING problem
could be greatly simplyfed, and return to our
present exhausted soil not only the excrement
of the population, but that Of the horses,
mules, oxen &c, which daily frequent our
towns.
OF course / am not so Quixotic as to suppose
that the Earth Closet will, for a very long
time, if ever, be generally adopted in this
Island, as there is such a great cry of poverty,
and the inhabitants are so doubtful Of the
success of any new undertaking, although the
climate renders it just the very place suitable
for their use in every respect as the often
siyeness of the ordinary gaseous carnations
from our priVy-vaujts is greatly increased
during a long spell of dry weather, and become
very dangerous after heavy rains.
Such of our Planters who have a keen ap-
probation of the value of manure ought to
visit some of the thickly populated yards in our
towns, and there they would be convinced Of
what they have hitherto lost, and what they
will in future loose in the shape Of the raw
material so requisite in producing a splendid
fertilizer should the above mentioned Compa-
ny not be sufficiently encouraged to CONTINUE
its operations. The Poudrette made at pre-
sent is far superior to that produced from one
use of the earth used in the Dry-Earth-S System
as it is manipulated from the contents ofthe pri-
v~y-vaults mixed with SO per cent of earth taken
from the public d~unghills of this town, and is
therefore fully worth $15pr ton, as advertised by
the St. Croix Sanitary and FertilIzing Co.
The application of said PouGrette should be
as follows, namely u to 2 lbs to each cane
stole if used as GuanO, if applied broad cast
& pIoughed under, l ton to the acre, or if hoe
p|loughed in the cane hole after the use of the
subsoil plough then J a ton pr acre will be
sufficient.
I am my dear Sir
, 1873-05-21

Cbiof Justice Chase is dead. BE bad a para
lytic stroke.
The Pope still fingers. There is no possible
hope of his recovery, Germany and Italy, it is
believed, will interfere to prevent the election
of another.
Bidwell, the Bank forger, has started in the
Royal Mail Company's steamer for St. Thomas
and Plymouth in charge of the London detec-
tives.
BY THE ATLANTIC CABLE.
Twenty thousand coal miners in Leicester
shire have struck work.
Earl Della War; committed suicide by drown
ing himself-the result of mental depression.
The Atlantic Gable Companies have increas-
ed their tariffs to 6 shillings per word Isl 500.
gold}-the advanced rate to go into operation
, 1873-05-21
rELEGRAMs BY CALLS NEWS CODE.

Havana 9th May, 1878.
The Havana Lottery was drawn on the 8th
May, and resulted in the following numbers
being drawn for the leading prizes
LIST Prize-No. 5,733
2nd " Hiss
3rd g" 5000
4th " 8,452
5th d" l,150
, 1873-05-21

Your respectfully
L. J. de S0BOTKER.
Sole and General West
india Agent of Earth
Closet Company U, S. A.
ChriStiansted 10th May 1878.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-13
Railp Neanebet yourual.
NRyeLIsn sfeRYOrAMERICAN ACTING

On one occasion Mr.. Edwin Forrest,
then q young man, gave a tremendous
display of really powerful acting. He was
supposed to represent = Roman warrior.
and 10 be attacked by six minions OF
detested tyrant. At the rehearsal Mr.. For
rest found a great deal of fault with the
supers who condescended to play the min
ions. They were too tame. They didn't
20 in as if it were real fight. Mr.. Forrest
storrned and threatened; the supers sulked
and consulted. At length the captain of
the supers inquired, in his local slang,
Yer want this to be bully fight, Ell ?"
II do" replied Mr.. Forrest. "All right. "
rejoined the captain, and the rehearsal
quietly proceeded. In the evening the
little theater was crowded, and Mr.. For
rest was enthusiastically received. When
the fighting scene occurred the great
tragedian took the center of the stage, and
the six minions entered rapidly and de-
ployed in skirmishing order. At the cry
''Seize him!" one minion assumed pu-
gillistic attitude, and struck blow straight
from the shoulder upon the prominent
nose of the Roman hero, another raised
him about six inches from the stage by a
well directed kick, and the others made
ready to rush in for decisive tussle. For
a moment Mr.. Forrest stood astounded,
his broad chest heaving with rage, his
great eyes flashing fire, his sturdy legs
planted like columns upon the stage
Then came few minutes of powerful
acting, at the end of which one super was
seen sticking head foremost in the bass
drum in the orchestra, four were having
their wounds dressed in the green-room,
and one, finding himself in the flies, rushed
ont upon the roof Of the theater, and
shouted Fire" at the top of his voice
while Mr.. Forrest, called before the cur
tain, bowed his thanks pantingly to the
applauding audience, who looked upon
the whole affair as part of the piece, and
''had never seen Forrest act SO splendid
ly." @2f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-13

SMPL OyElskT FOR ALL l-Oue Agent in four weeks
9 made a profit of $Ii2 80, selling Brvanps Library
Of Poetry and song; go in one week on The Nesc
Uousekeeper's Manual by Miss Beccher n Mrs stowe
Any live man or woman can have an agency. J.
b. FORD 4 co. New York Boston, Chicago, or
san Francisco scptl6-iw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-13
&l,5OO,OOO

TOTAL, l2,02o Gifts all cash, amounting
to 81 800 D .
The distribution will be positive. wheth a
the tickets sold not, and the 1909 CUTS all
paid in proportion to the tickets sold.
PRICE OF TICKETS.
Whole tickets 5000; Halves $500; Tenths, or
each coupon So 90: Eleven Whole Tickets for $500.
20: %. Tickets for 600 90; U3 Whole Tickets FOX
a5U 90; 227 Whole Tickets Tor 10 00o00. No dis
count on less than $500 % worth of Tickets at time
The unparalleled success OF the Third Gilt Con-
cert as well as the satisfaction given by the Fir
and second makes it only necessary to announce
the Fourth TO insure the prompt sale of every tick
ct Full particulars be learned from circulars,
which will be sent free from this Office to all who
apply for them.
Tickets now ready for sale and all orders accom-
panied by the money promptly filed. Liberal
terms given to those who buy to sell again.
THOS. e. BRAMLETTE.
Agent Publ. Libr. Ky. and Manager Gift Concert
Public Library Building, Louisville. Ky
sept27-w&ts&wlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-13

FLUlE EXTRACT BUCHU,
Isl z5..t.pa i.dy for Brigtt's Dis
ease - d e,e.y case Of Diabetes in
which ID ,s.9 Is en. irritation of the Neck
Of the .l tscr 80 Inflammation OF the Kidneys,
liberation of - histneys and Bladder, Retcn-
ton Of Urine. Diseases OF the Prostate Gland,
Stone in the Bladder cfaTei, Brick Dust Deposit,
and Mucous or Mncy i'ischarses and for En-
feebled and Delicate Cons t!tu'ions OF both Sexes.
attended with the following symptoms: Loss
Of Power Loss of Memory. LiAicuiiy oi Breath
ing, Weak Nerves, Wakcfnlnesa Pain in the
Back, Flushing of the Body. Eruption ON the Face.
Pallid Countenance, Lassitude Of the system, etc:
Used by persons in the dec Inc or change OF
life; after confinement or labor pains, hed-wet-
ting in children etc.
In many affections peculiar to ladies'. the Ex-
tract Bnchu is uncqualed by any other remedy
As in Chnrpsis or Retention, Irreguarity Pain
fnlness or Suppression OF Customary Evacuation,
Ulcerated or Schrrns state OF the Uterus Leu
plants incident to the sex. II Is prescribe
extensively by the most eminent Physicians liz
MidwiveB for Cnfeebled and delicate ccnstIt!-
tons Of both sexes and all ages. -
KEARNEY'S EXTRACT BUCEEU,
Cures Diseases AJiSin1 from Iwprudences,
U;Iifs of DistDatt0n, Etc. in all their stages, ut
little expense, little or 30 change IN diet, no IN
convenience and no c, posure. 1t causes fire.
Quent dcsirr, and gives strength to urinatc.
thereby renewing DISTINCTIONS, Preventing and
Curing Structures Il the trethra, Allaying lat
and lnnammatioa 80 frequent in this class OF
eases, and xpc.iing al poisonous matter.
KEANHF,E l.ZESeACT BUG
500 per ~: ''r * bottles for $500 de-
to any adti, - s,vuc from observation. >,
druggists e, ofyNb.ir. Prepared by
kEAtNrY Z; CO. lei Dnrnc st. y i.
10 whom all letters for information should be
addressed.
.-"oiD ouAcKs' AND ,MposTERs.
No Charge for Advice and Consultation.
IT. j. u matt. Graduate of Jgerson Medical
(oil+Qe, Philadelphia author Of several valuable
works, can be consulted on all diseases of the
Ifrn lrtypn (xyh he IA
an especial study, either in male or female, no
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him to treat diseases with success. Cures guar
anteed Charges reasonable Those Mt dis
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Send for the Guide 10 Urdith Price 10 cents.
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l04 Duane St.. New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-13
''CAMP HORJNE e"

The Greatest discovery of the Age forthe feefand
cure OF Rheumatism, chronic and acute, Sprains
Bruises Pain ia Chest, Back or Limbs Stif Joints,
Strains, Glandaar SwelIings Inflammation, Neu-
ralgia, Bunions, Catarrh, Nc. VIII not grease or
STAN the most delft.t = i.'ic, which makes il a
luxury in every family. Try il and he cow need of
HOlr, Propr, 20t Greenwich ST MY. septl6-iw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-13
WIN. FISHER Il SONS,

Bankers, Stock and Note Brokers, and Fiscal Agents
of the Company dealers in Governments and Kali
way securities IN all the markets OF the u. S.
= Or to Banks and Bankers throughout the coun
try. septlG-tiw
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-10-21

rH- The Post Office Newsroom Soda
Fountain is now running in full blast
Call and try glass of ice cool soda waller
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23
sTAUNToN, VIRGINIA, THURSDAY JANUARY %, 1878
Extraordinary Thrasi.ing.,

A young man from an Eastern CITY, saws
the Titusyille Press, who has been visiting
rura' friends in this vicinity. after seeing a
farmer thresh out flooring" of oats the other
morning, asked and received permission TO
swing the fail few minutes, upon assuring
tie agricuturist that he was perfectly faml-
lar witlMahe art Of thrcshing." Expectora-
ting hands the Young man went at
the d 4Nf the first pass knocked tire
horn Off sfew mich COW that was leisursly
chewings aprscud 10 a ueighboring stall. The
second Ming caved in the head of the far
mer,. whaApuyht he was safe enough as long
as he rodaM on lie top Of the fanning mill
in the end Of the Nm, but without discov-
ing the havoc he was making, the city artist
kept at his labors the third blow fell upon
the oats, the fourth killing setting hen in
the mauger near by, 80 the fifth pass Of the
deadly weapon wassel b of all, for it came
around the young IL Boomerang fashion,
and Knocked him dom Zand thus pu, stop
to the work of slaughtd The mere fact that
the city thresher retu@sd to consciousness
an hour before the farmer did allowed the
former to get several miles off before his eff
forts at threshng were discovered by the
neighbors.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

Dr. Chalmers says THE little that
have seen in the world and known of the his.
tory of mankind teaches me to look upon their
errors in sorrow, pot in anger When take
the history of one poor heart that has slan-d
and suffered. and represent to myself the
struggles and temptations it passed through,
the brief pulsations Of joy, the tears Of regret
the fesbcness of purpose, the scorn of the
world that has little charity, the Oscillation of
the souls sanctuary and threatening volces
within--heath gone, happiness gone, would
fain leave the erring soul of my tslow-meu
with Him from whose hands it came
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

All here is another OF the astonishing
young female farmers-a curly haired blopde
in Pittsfeld, Mass. She manages farm,
plants aud digs potatoes, hoes corn, can swing
scythe, and is great at driving horses she
feeds the stock, does the dairy work, and
draws the wood in winter. Last week, when
the quicksilver was down to zero, this noble
virgin was seen starting for tire woods with
her horse aud sled, ''the rosest, heartiest.
healthiest and happiest young woman in
Berk SHIRE" It is stated that she is not ZEN
gagged" which demonstrates to our mind that
the Berkshire young gentlemen are sadly de-
Gcient in COMMON sagacity
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

A LITTLE COMPOSITION ON THE WHEEL
BARROW The Danbury Neacs says: Ii you
have occasion to use wheelbarrow. have it,
when you are through with it. in front of the
hou with the handles toward the door A
wheelbarrow is the most complicated thing
to fall over on the face OF the earth. A man
will fall over one hen he would never think
of falling over anything else he never
knows when he has got through falling over
it, either; for it will tangle his legs and arms
turn over With him, and rear up in front OF
him. and just as he psuses in his profanity to
congratulate himself, it takes new turn aud
scoops more skin off of him. and he common
ces to evolutc anew, and bump himself OF
fresh places. A man never ceases to fall
over wheel barrow until it turns completely
on its back, or brings up against som ething
it cannot upset. It is the most inoffansive
looking object there is, but is more danger
GUS than a locomotive, and no man is secure
with one unless he has tight, hold of its han
dies, and is sitting down on something. A
wheeibarrow has its uses, without doubt, but
ia its leisure moments it is the great blighting
curse on true dignity.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

Doc vs. SHEEP Official reports show in
Ohio an annual loss OF sheep of 81 900, 900
in injurles--a loss eqnisaeut to 5000, 600
pounds OF wool, or a tax Of two per cent. up
on the total sum invested in sheep in that
State 1t is said that in two years, from
1868 to 1870. Illinois sank from the sixth
to the ninth rank among the States in the
number and value Of its sheep, aud this great
falling of is attributed to the proportiouate
increase in che number ofdogs. and the lack
Of proper legislation to prevent their ravages
among the sheep In Maryland the returns
from five counties report over LOO sheep
Killed in one year BY dogs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

Tue YoUko Man WITH. TWINS "A
young man who vas asked the ether day BY
woman in a Pennsylvania railroad train to
hold her twins for moment, while she got
out for Refreshments, was subsequently much
embarrassed because, as the foUd mother
did not return, but rather took the next
train back to the city. he was obliged &c per-
form the duty of holding those two babes,
one upon each knee, all the way cut to Pitts
burg, and it became somewhat mono.onous
before he reached that city. All he could
do vas to Sit there and think and think and
blash. while the twins emitted the most I'M
earthly yells and enquired in vain for susie
nance. The passengers started, and seemed
to raggasd the unfurtunale youth as an uuna-
-tural father. The manner in which he sous.
ed those infants into al orphan asylum as
soon as he gos to Pittsbdrg indicated that he
was anxious to get rid Of them. And SO he
was.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

They take financial events gery easily in
Memphis When bank canuot 90 on, it
puts bill in the window stating the fact -
The Memphis bank having done this, thu
appeal, prints frst-rate notice of the P,es-
ident Of the institution, Major Murphy
"He isl says the Appeul, "a popular and
highly-esteemed gentleman, and We see no
reason why he should be curtaled that am
pie liberty of bursting which has been allow
ed TO his predecessors" Ali the Appeal
ventures to say is: I'VE require return to
legitimate banking" We should think so.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

The following poetical wall of brother
editor seems to be as apropos now as it ever
can BIS:
Ring out wild bels-aud tame ones too
Ring out the lovers moon,
Ring out tho little slips and socks,
Ring in the bib and spoon;
Ring out the muse, ring in the nurse,
Ring in the milk and water;
Away with paper, pens and ink
My daughter, oh, my daughter.
Worthy cotcmporary here is our aSy-.
Shake!
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

In the Illinois Legislature on tho 9Th the
message of the Governor was read, from which
it appears that the State is nearly free of debt
and that IN a short time all ,.her obligations
will have been discharged without having
imposed any extra burden on her citizens. =
The message of the Governor Of Georgia
shows the financial condition of that State
to be much better than expected. Governor
Brown. Of Tennessee, in his message, lakes
ground in favor Of the prompt payment Of
the Interest on tho State debt.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

Mrs. Imogcn Brown may BE- thankful to
Providence for the possession Of fine, very
high-prieed vcce-the highest, indeed, in the
church choir way yet known in Episcopal
annals either here or abroad. Mrs Imoecn
Brown has been engaged to sing forenoon and
afternoon On Sundays at St Bartholomew 5
Church, New York, at So 000 year. In the
evening she is to sing in Christ Church for
another 81 900, thus realizing from her beau
tiful voice and culture about $50 a Sunday
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

a Macon man who fell over Thomas cat
in the entry on very dark urgnt, aud aftet,
wards attempted to choke he animal without
tying its legs. will, as soon a. he RECEIVERS.
write an essay to sho that the comnoa house
cat. especially the male variety, is far, very
far, from being domestioated.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

There is one lady down on rubber bust'as
The slippery condition Of the TAGGING Non-
day morning necessirated her sitting down
With enthusiastic su.ldenness, and the re.
bound tina. followed drove her head through,
a sixSy dollar show case.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

The Lynohburg Ns,ss says I'VE uo'er-
stand that the negroes in this and adjacent
counties, to a man almost, absolutely refuse
TO hire themselves out on farms the present
year. at any price. The consequence is that
our farmers, not being able to obtain labor,
are at q complete loss what to d. aud com
plain that the prospect before them is gloon
Ter than it has been since the close Of the
war
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

Napoleon'e sou, nearly seventeen years old,
is row. under the Nap oleoa dynasty" the
heir to the throne Of France of ths Imperial
regime. The chances f,r tine succession, ua-
der present circumstances. are hut slight -
But there is NJ knowing what may happen
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

A promising young citizen Of Clay county !,
who Was thoughtiess enough to throw the boot
Jack at his mother-u-ow, is deeply inp ressed
with the idea that there IS noshing so sharp
and sudden for removing the hair from a man
head as potato crater. He Row occupiss
apa rtments in an out house
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

During the past year, within the limits of
the U. S, 7,478 miles Of railroad have been
completed, 65l4 miles put under constiuc
ton, making total of l3 9o2 miles on which
work bas been done In no year from 1880,
down to 1871, has 50 great an advance been
made as in the year just GUIDED, and from,
present appearance the increase will be even
greater in the year just begun.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23
II i w LINZ ~ = "a 4 - - ~ =
So
sPLENID LIVERY,
Thornburg Sc Co.,

Have lust had made to order, four beautiful
carriages. averaging cost of about $1,000 each,
which they proposeto use expressly for their
sTAUNTON. LIVERY.
Thew have now the best Livery ever established
in the State of Virginia. The Carriages, Bug
eies and Harness are all first-class, and charges
moderate.
Cali at their office near the Virginia Hotel at
the Old Livery stsbes or send orders, which
will be promptly attendedes.
may 1e-&
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

A worthy farmer in Georgia, who was car
ried home on litter the other day, solemn
ly asserts that nothing but a twenty ton an
Choir can hold sorrel mule down to the
earth after she had stepped in yellow jack
cts nest.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

Il lady Of Danjelsouyil!e, Conn, has a
novel pet in the shape Of d butterfly, which
nesles 10 her hand, aighss upon her shout
der or hair or, ny way of variety, hides IN
tho knot Of ribbon at her throat when he
T els like anap
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

sHolo there-how do you sell wood ~
"E3y tho cord
"pshaw-how long has it been cut 7"
"Four feet"
Chow Dumb mean how long is it sine.
you cut til
No longer than it is now"
See here old fellow you are by far too
bright to live long"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

A CHANGE will hereafter be found in nv
IN building diagonally across Court Lane from
the Courtbuildings, (Staunton) in the second sto-
ry, the entrance to which is the end of the
building, ascending flight of steps.
Grateful for the liberal support heretofore Civ
en- me in my profession l, in like spirit, ask its
continuance.
The bankrupt act having been modified as to
give full relief from all indebtedness, without
first paying any portion thereof, will, along with
other business, give special attention to this.
Ihave all the blanks prescribed by the Judges
of the Supreme Court of the United States, in
bankruptcy.
will, too. give special attention to the selling
of lands, having peculiar advantages in this re-
spect; and on reasonable commissions.
J. B. WATTS, Attorney at Law.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23
- gDS

A Louisville man who had only been ac-
quaintsd with his girl two nights attempted
to kiss her at the gate. La his dying deposit
ton he told the doctors that just as he kiss
ed her the earth slid from under his feet, and
his soul went out Of his mouth, Wills his
head touched the stars Later dispatches
sho~ that what led him was the old mans
hent
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

An enamorcd swain who recently took the
small pox from his sweetheart, while she es-
capped with ap unoroken skin, fell on his knt : ;.
Before her at their meeting afterwards and
thanked her for SO many marks Of her love"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

Senator Roller has intrnd iced bill in th,
Legislature, asking for the repeal of all na-.
tional internal revenue taxes The object is
for the State to avail Of tho taxes on liquors
and tobacco.