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Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-04-22
PoIsons and their Antidotes.
USEFUL SUGGESTIONS IN CASES OF ACCTDENTAl
OR PURPosED POISONING.


Dr. q J. Rockwell writes "Fatal results Of
poisoning ore most frequently occasoned by the
delay in applying, or by ignorance of, the anti
dote The following is a list Of the antidotes Of
the common poisons, and suggest that chemists
dyers, drugg sts aud others who are brought daily
III contact with poisonous substances, post this
list up in some conspicuous place in their laboIa-
tories.
For alkaloids, such as morphine, qunine etc.
emetics and the stomach pump must be relied
upon rather than chemical agents. Astringent
liquids may be administered, such ss tarnic acid
which precipitates many of the alkaloids IRON
their aqueous solution, Absorption of the poison
being thus retarded.
For antmoDy (tarfar emetic, etc J: Any form
Oh tannlc acid may be administered Cufusion OF
tea, nutgals, cinchona and oak bark, or astrin-
gent solutions or tinttures), an iusOuble taupaie
OF antimony being formed. The stomach pump
possible.
For arsenic (Pari. green, etc): Recently pre-
epitated moist territ hydTate, best administered
| IN the form OF a mixture OF solution of perch
iorlde oi iron with carbonate of soda. Emetcs
Should be also given and the stomach pump APP
piled.
For copper tyerdigrs, etc.: For an antidoye
aamihster IRON hnBs, also white of all egg (al-
Dumen). which form with copper Compound
insoIubie III wafer. Apply the stomach pump.
For hydrocyanic acid (cyanide o: potassium
eteJ: mixture Of green sulphate of iron, solu-
eAon Vi PcrcAlofiue OF iron, and either magnes ia
or carbonate OF soda, Is the recognized antidote
| IN cases OF poisoning with prussic acid. InLala-
lion OF ammonia IS also advised.
| For lead: Administer q solution of Epsotn
salts or alum, and induce vomiting.
For mercury Corrosive sublimate etc): Swal-
low The whites OF several eggs. Albumen gives a
white precipitatc with salts OF mercury, which Is
insolublc in the juices OF the stomach
For oxalic acid In cases Of poisoning with
oxalic acid or salts of sorrel chalk and water may
| be administered as achemcal antidote, with the
view of producing the insoluble oxaIate of lime
| tmetics should also he applied
For tin; In cases OF poisoning by tin salts
(dyers tin liquor, splution OF carbonate of am
lnonia should be given. White oil egg is also
sad to iorn an lnsou uble precptate with COM
pounds OF tin. Vomiting should also be speedily
| induced.
For zinc Large doses OF zinc, fortunately. act
as powerful emstics Ii vomiting has not occur =
| red' or has taken place apparently to insu iii
elency, a solution uf carbonate Of Soda Common
washing soda, Immediately followed by using
the white OF eggs and demucents, NAV be ad-
| mlnistcred
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-04-22
TINE BLUEBIRD.

When ice is thawed and snow is gone.
And racy sweetness foods the trees
When snow birds from the hedge have flown
And on the hive-porch swarms tho bees.
Drifting down the first warm wind
That thrills the earliest days of spring.
The bluebird seeks our maple groves
And charms them into tassellng.
lie sits among tho delicate sprays,
With msts of splendor round him drawn.
And through the spring t 9s 3 prophetic veil,
lie sings, and his Is Natures voice
A gush of melody sincere
From that great iount of harmony
That thaws and runs when spring il here.
Short is his song. but strangely sweet
10 ears aweary OF tho low
Dull thump of winters sullen feet
Sandaled in ice and muffed in snow:
Short is his song but through it runs
A hint OF ditbyrambs yet to be-
A sweet suggestiveness that has
That influence of prophecy.
From childhood have nursed faith
In blu ebrds songs and winds of spring.
They tell me, after frost and death
There comes q time Of blossoming:
And after snow and cutting slect
The cold stern mood of Nature yields
To tender warmth. when bare pink feet
Of children press her greening fields.
Sing strong and clear, O buebirI dear!
While all the land with splendor fit.
While NAPLES gladden. in the wales.
And plum trees blossom on the hills:
Float down the wind on shining wings.
And do thy will by grove and stream.
While through my life springs freshness runs,
Like music through poets dream.
JAMES MAURICg THONPSO
In Lippincou's Md0d=ine for May.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-04-22
4 Noung Man Assumes Ladies' Attire and
Goes TO Work as u raclOrS Glrl.

Facts as follows have just come to light
at Little Falls. But "a short time ago very
prepossessing and intelligent grl, as WAS
supposed, applied for aud secured a stua-
ton in one OF the knitting mills, under the
name of Bertha kollinS. She was quite
reticent in her department. OF an apparent
y agreeable disposition. Seven young men
Of the village had become smitten with
Bertha and when she announced her in-
tentlou o. quitting the village, these young
mon grow melancholy. But Bertha leit.
She weat to Otsego and there secured a sit
nation In a factory, bat there her manners
at once created suspicion. and 1t was found
after a careful prepared plan, that Bertha
Rollins WAS Henry Wallace, OF brooklyn.
N. Y, who had been playing girl" for n
year or two past very successfully. hav ny
for several months been in the employment
OF New York concert. saloon proprietor as
a waiter girl. Wallace said he assumed the
role OF girl because ho could obtain employ
ment, ard in male attire he could not
TrOU Press.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-04-22
JEFFERSON HOUSE,
NEW CASTLE, DEL.
JOHN W. GRAY, Proprietor.

This large and beau lily. situa-
AA-A ted house has been put in the very
best repair Tor the reception of
visitors. VINO will nd at it all III .
- -accommo odations of n 5 L
GLASS HUTEL, 1t commands fine view of the
Delaware BAY. and is one of tho most pleasan
an delightful placei in the State for excursions
or pic MICS. Tho hopSo Is kept in the best stS To-
me bar filled with tho cho ice5t Wines liquors and
IN alt drinks, and table supplied with the substan-
tials and luxuries OF the market. Excurslenists
can arrive by boat or rail. Parties whe wish to
20 i.hing or boat riding on the noble Delaware.
can be accommodated with suitable boats. lhe
jy0-tf J. W. GRAY.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-04-22
AN E,CXNTRIC MTsliNEIi's FUNERAL.

Mrs. Lewis w. Schoheld better known per
hars ,s Mis- NJ Nj. Sdhutield, mlliner--dIed ON
the lst inst, OF heart disease aged 81 years and
was buried last Saturday from the Baptist
Church SaTatos4. The casket was made OF yell
low pine, lined with zinc and whiIu satin ana
covered with black sin velvet, with elegant and
elaborate silver trimmings. The whole top OF
the clskot being taken oil, disclosed the whole
length figure oil the bpAutiul corpse. She was
clad III IA full dress of rich black silk velvet
trimmed with lace. one hand delic ately gloved
held a rich lace handkerchief, and on the other
side, which was bare, glIstened the diamonds OF
her engagement ling, held III place upon her
finger, is Tor many years in life, by the plain gold
wedding ring. WreatAs aud crosses OF tea- roses
and other flowers rare, beautiful aud fragrant
We're artistically disposed in great profusion.
The cassct was borne in the hands OF six stout
handsomely dressed culored men, all wearing
white gloves, and was followed by Judges Bockes
and Crane, +. Waterbury, +. /. Allen, H. Smith,
j. Il. Cooke, VIM. NJ. Soaring and 5. IL. Rich
ards as bearers. and those asslin by relatives and
friends in designated order.
At the grave the caskct was placed IN box
also encased with Zlne, aud both hermetically
sealed. Directions Tor all these arrangements
ana formalitics had been dehberatly given by tue
deceased, who had all the instructions regarding
the funeral and the burial carefully and deliber-
ately written out before her death. The velvet
OF which her dress was composed, and the same
with which the caskcl was covered, she pur
chased herself for Just this purpose seyersl years
ago, and kept 1t sacredly laid aside for such use
only.
As many as sixteen years ago she had sum
of money, in gold. iAidby TO defray the expenses
Of her barial, whenever her death should occur
The nature OF her disease, which was OF long
standing, was such as to render the tenure of her
life very uncertain, and by preparation OF heart,
and by all other provisions she was ever ready 10
answer the summons of the great destroyer. Troy
N. Y. Press.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-04-22
WESTERN HOTEL.
s. E. Corner 4th & Orange SITS.
Z. J. KYLE, PRoPRIEroR.i

49, The above House has bsen put in COM
M plete repair for the reception of guests ;.
III where they will receive all the mo da
tionS of frst-class hotel. Bar filled W tn
choicest wines. liquors cigars. ~. and the tabie
supplied with the best the market affords. Tran :
sient and permanent boarders accommodate at
moderate rates. Good stahling and attentive host
lers- liberal share of public patronage is respect
fully solicited.
aue2-d-u
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-04-22
AUCTIONEER.

T WISH to inform my friends and the public &c n :
l. orally that will continue to call sales when
ever my services may be required. Any applira-
ton lett at the office of DIR. Howard u. 0gle 6l2
King street. next door to the Post Office will re-
ceye prOnnt attention.
mars lm THOMAS NJ. OGL T.,
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-04-22
The Arkansas Faroe-A Monster
Illuster and II smnll Eicht.

MEMPHIS. April 2l.-Major Gibson. 9th
infantry disbursing officer at Memphis, re-
turned from Little Rock last night. Brooks
holds the State House and has 1t barricaded
| two six FOUNDERS being placed at salient
angles commanding tho approaches. lie
| has six hundred men and plenty OF provls-
sion. baxter holds the St.Anthony House.
three hundred yards distant, and holds the
city also. lie has six hundred men. Both
Governors havo full staff Col. Rose, COM
Mantiant of the arsenal, has instructed both
parties that no hostile demonstrations will
be permitted. and has compelled them to
draw In their pickets. The United States
troops occupy IA line between tho belliger-
ents. Tho Baxter party have ceased con.
trolling tho telegraph, and all messages
now pass free of surveillance. The pros
/ peet OF u war is now believed to be over,
both having decided to conclude the con-
/ test in the courts. Brooks has the inside
track, and Baxter's remedy Is in the courts.
| Both parties desire to elect the Legislature
next iali, in order TO eject United States
Senator. Baxter is candidate aud Clay
ton also. II Brooks is Governor, Clayton
will be reelected.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-04-22
EXCURSION TICK ELS, sIoo.

rINO THE PUBLIC.
j. Tho Wilmington and Reading Railroad Com
pany have completed arrang ements to carry Money
Packages and Express Matter to AMI from all points
On the line OF thor road and W est Oh estor.
Also, to all points ON tho Philadelphia AMI Read
ing and Catawissa Railroads. including keading.
Allentown, Columbia, Harrisburg. Lancaster. Down
ingtown. Mahoney City. Mt. Carmel. Nor,stown.
Pottsville, &c.
Fer further information apply ut tho Depot, COR
ner of Front and Madison streets. Wilmington.
Express matter sent TO franklin Telegraph uh5e,
No, w est Third street or to their Depot, Front
and Madison, or orders left with McMdilen Il Seal.
delivering agents will receive prompt attention.
&. SrULX,
sp6-tf GenI Supt W. h n. Il. Il. Co.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-04-22
Wilmington and western d.. R
TIME TARLE.
FALL AMI wINTRsEARRANdEM

FALL ANE WINTMEARKANUEM
EEyBWEIaC Commencing Oct. l5t.. ls74, trains will
S@4& follows:
Leave WILMINGTON ~ ~ a. IN. aud . 35 ..
Leave Landenberg G As. a. III, and 80 p. III,
Arrive at Wilmington % a M and $50. IN.
Arrive at Landenbers Il 30 q m. and u 80 p m.
CONNECTluNS-Frans ieaviIs Whining ton a t
10 Soa II with train leaving Philadelphia at 8 30
q
Train leaving Whining ton at 3 }j p N. connec
with train leaving Philadelphia at 4 " p IN.
Train arriving at Wilmington at % a III, with
train for Philade phia at s lU IN.
Train arriving ut Wilmington at 3 30 with train
for Philadelphia at p III.
sunday trains wall be Withdrawn after Oct. l5t
Dan ID CUNNELIi, supt.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-04-22
3ines of Trapel.
Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore Railroad.
ArRIL %, 1874.

Trains will leave Wilmington as follows for
Philadelphia and Intermediate Stations. d 50. 10.
9 80. 10 10 u. n.; 2, 4 45. Z IL, l02tp.m m.
philadelphia and Now York. 81 u. IN II D AZ
D. IN, -
Baltimore and intermediate Stations. II 81. 10 o.,
q. m; S ~ y. m.
1Zi.5 ~, 7 l0p. N.
Trains for Delaware Division. leave for
New Castle. 12 SIS, 10 10 a m; 25, u 3d. 10 D.
Seaford and Intermediato Stations. II 5j 10 10 IL
m & IS p. M. ~
Delmar aad Intermediate Stations, II g.. 10 10
O.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
Philadelphia and Intermediat Stations. IS. 30,
y. m.
Philadelphia and New York. 81 q! m.
Baltimore and Washington. IL 81. Oj u. IN
For further Information passengers are referred
to the time tables post, at the depot.
IL. +. kENHEY,
marl1-Iyd&w Superintendent.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-04-22

STILL DULL'-Polce business, We are glad
to say, is still dull and the police officers
are having at present very littie 10 do. Since
Yesterday morning, but one case of drunk
enness has been disposed OF before Mayor
Simms, and rs usual, II was Timed MY
cents and costs,
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-04-22
ROWROTEsAM Il ERAlM1
AUCTIONEERS.
The Wilmington Auction and Commission House.
No @. EAST FOURTH STREET

No @. EAST FOURTH STREET.
is now open. Auction Sales every evcniog at the
Auction House. Consgnments received daily
all kinds OF goods. wares and merchandise sold on
commission. Persons declining housekeeping can
have their goods sold at private residences. or at
tho auction house. rs may be des,red. All goods
sold commission promptly paid for within five
days from day OF sale. Country Sales and Sales
of Real Estate promptly attended to.
We will also Keep krst-class VARIETY
ed for tho yale OF House Furnishing Goods. such
MS China. Glassware. Queens ware, Crockery, Tin
ware. Carpets. Oilcloths Window Shades, brushes
bas kets. &e. Also Gentlemen 5 Furnishing Goods
ouch as Shirts. Drawers. Hose SuS pen ders. Scarfs
&c. dc. at Whoiosale and Retail, at prices which
deiy competition. Call AMI rec and be con
vince l. Public patronage is respectfully solici
ted
JOHN s. ROWBOTuAM
X. Z. FRAIM.
fan2l. a6m Auct'rs and Commission NJ erch ants
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-04-22
ANCHOR LINE STEAMERS.
Sail EVERY SATURDAY.

~HA Sail EVERY SATURDAY.
Passengers booked to and from any Railway Sta
ton or Seaport in uroat Britain. Ireland. Nor
way. sweden. Denmark. Germany. France. hoi-
land Belgium and Tho u nited states,
Cabin fare from NEW YORK 10 LONDON. LlV-
EKPOOL, GLASGOW ana DERRY by Wednes-
days Steamers $50 Il, SATURDAY, steamers 900
and e70.
EXCURSION TICKETS. SI2o.
INTERMEDIATES. $50, SrEhkAuE. $40
Pay able IN Currency.
Parties sending Tor their friends in the Old Coup'
try can purchase tickets at lowest rates. For lur
tner particulars apply to tho Agents. IlENDER-
bun BROTHERS,. i.owlng ureen. N. \ ito -
SAMUEL b. BErlS.
>-Ivu W 'ImingInn
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-08-08
p r I Q K .
Lime! Hair! Plaster!

The undersigned has been
MANUFACTURING BRICK AT WAVERLY,
Near the First Toll Gate, York Road,
For the last three years, and begs leave to in
form the residents of the county that he has
on hand at all times supply OF the
@- BEST HAND MADE BRICK,
Suitable for Building, Paving, Wells, &C.,
aohich 1oiI be furnished on best terms.
PRESSED BRICK, SAND BRICK,
LONG ARCH BRICK, C0RNICE BRICK,
AND MOULDED BRICK ON HAND.
Ms~Also, AGRICULTURAL and BUILD
ING LIME, HAIR and CALCINED PLAS-
TER for sale. Inquire at the Yard, WAIVER
LY, or at No. 4iO South Charles street,
Baltimore. JOHN A. ALTERS.
Nav 30-3m#
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-08-08
Dry Goods, Clothing, dc.
Noah W alker Geo.
THE CELEBRATED
CLOTHIERS
OF BALTIMORE,

Announce the introduction of plan of order
ing CLOTHING AND UNDERWARE,
By LETTER,
They will send, on application, their
improved and accurate
RULES FOR SELF MEASUREMENT
And full line of samples from their immense
stock of Cloths, Cassimeres, Coating, Shirtings,
&C., thus enabling parties in any part of the
country to order their Clothing and Shirts di-
rect from them, with the certainty of receiving
garments of the gerry --latest Style and most Per-
feet Fit atteina6le.
@D~Goods ordered will be sent by Express
to any part of the country.
AS is we'll known throughout the Southern
States they have for FORTY-TKREE YEARS
EXCELLED in all departments OF their bust
ness, which is q substantial guarantee as to the
character of the goods they will send out.
ALARGE WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF
READY-MADE CLOTHING
Always on hand, together with full line of
FURNISHING GOODS, including all the latest
Novelties in Design, and at popular prices.
When goods are sent per express G. o. D.,
there will be no collection charge on amounts
of 500 and over.
Rules for self-measurement,sa mplesof goods
and price list sent free on application.
The attention of the trade is invited to our
WHOLESALE DEPARTMENT., which is al
ways kept up to the higest standard.
NOAH WALKER g. CO.,
Manufacturers and Dealersin
Mems and Boys Clothing and Furnish,
ing Goods,
Either Ready Made or Made to Order,
Nos. 1876 and 1877 Baltimore Street
BALTIMORE, ND.
Jan. 10, '74.-1y.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-08-08
Miscellaneous.
TO EARMERSi
:" EXCELSIOR."

Composed Of 500 pounds IF No. f'eruU.an Qua
no, and 1900 pounds Of Soluble Phosphate Of
Lime, (boacs diSsoiUed in Salphuric ac
id, POTASH and Soda,)
Forming The most concentrated, universal and
durable fertilizer ever offered to the farmer
com binng all the stimulating qualities of Pc
ruvian Guano, and the ever durable fertilizing
properties Of Bones. In fine dry powder, pre-
pared expressly for drilling, and can be appli-
ed in any quantity however small, per acre. 1t
is the opinion Of many close calculating Farm
ers, after SIXTEEN YEARS experience in
testing it side by side with other popular fer
tilizers, that an application of 100 pounds OF
Excelsior is equal to from 200 to 300 pounds OF
any other fertilizer or guano, and therefore full
ly 100 to 200 per cent. cheaper.
UNIFORMITY OF QUALITY GUARAN-
TEED BY THE MANUFACTURERS.
zGas- Farmers should see that every Bag IS bran.
ded as above, 1oiM the ANALYSIS and OUh
NAME IN RED LETTERS. All others arr
countcr|eits. Price $50 Per Ton.
j. j. TURNER & CO.,
~ Pratt street, Baltimore.
July 25-3m%
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-08-08
Marsh's Radical Cure Truss.
GEORGE STEIBER,

BOOT AND SHOE MAKER,
TOWSONTOWN, MD. a.
Keeps constantly on hand, of his own man.
ufacture, a large and varied assortmentot
BOOTS, SHOES, CATERS, &C.,
for either Ladies, Gentlemen or Children,
Ms- Which will be found as durable, and
cheaper than any that can be had in Balti
more. REPAIRING OF ALL KINDS prompt
ly done. May lily.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-08-08

Special attention paid to the insertion Of
ARTIFICIAL TEETH ; also to the correction
TEETH, and DENTISTRY in all its branches
All work to be made of best material and
guaranteed.
Gs~ Your patronage is respectfully solicited.
DIR. J. VIM. WELSH.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-03-27
How to Fool Rats


Let US take the case Of house infested with
rate, says the Rural Ns,r Yorker. How shall We
get rid Of them ? OF course, il they come from
some pubic sewer or other colony, the supply
Is probably unlimited, and the 6rsi thing must
DE TO cut of the access to all outsiders. Bat If
we are troubled by none but, natives, 1t will not
require much skill to capture, every ooe Of them.
old cunning fellows aud all. In the first Mace
then, we must resolve to take time TO IL and
capture the whole lot, and to this end no at,empt
must be made 10 capture single animals. since
TINS VIII tend to make them suspicious aud will
put the old ones on their guard Then provide
large box or barrel place in il quantity of
ola carpet. brush etc , and also some food. such
as meal, herring, cheese, etc. Bore two-incb
Mole In the side Of the box and leave Il for some
u"ys. The rats will soon find it out and Fl e.
queht II. First young one will 60 in and have
good feed aud come out all right: the old
ones, seeing that he is not hurt. thew. too will
60 IN, aud in short time every rat about the
premises will frequent it, When this occurs
see mat 1t is well supplied with food, and ar
range over the hole block having a CORES
pondlng aperture cut in it, but having. also a
series OF wires stuck around the hole and point-
ing inward, just as they are arranged in a com.
mon wire trap. Every rat will go in as before
ana not one can get out. Various methods NAV
DE adopted Tor killing them. If you are a sports
man, you can let them out one at a time and
shoot them or Kill them with terriers few
slips OF sulphurated paper thrust through the
hole and burned is, however, very simple plan.
and will give most efectual quietus. We have
known a case in which sixty seven rats were
caught at one time in a box arranged as describ-
ed In this instance the premises were effectua!-
ly cleared Of the yermip
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-03-27

CHARCOAL FOR PouLTRY - The bene
ut which fowls derive from eating charcoal
is, l believe, generally Acknowledged
The method Of putting it before them is,
however, not we'll understood Pounded
charcoal is not 10 the shape in which fowls
usually find their food, and consequently
Is not very enticing to them.
L have found that corn burnt on the cob.
and tho refuse, which consists almost en-,
tlrely OF the grains reduced to charcoal,
and still retaining its perfect shape, placed
before them, is greedily eaten, with a mark
ed improvement in their health, as is shown
by the brighter color of their comb, and
their soon producing greater average of
eggs to tho flock than before. -P5ultry
World.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-03-27

SIMPLE TIMBER PREsERvATIvE.- To
render posts or timber, placed in the grou nd
practically impervious to moisture--and
for a long time prevent decay, the follow
ing simple recipe has been tried and found
to answer the purpose excolloDtly. For
fence and gate posts, it is particularly re-
commended
Take linseed oil, boil it, and mix it with
charcoal dust until tho mixture has the
consistence of an ordinary paint. Give to
the posts a single coat of the mixture or
paint before planting them, and no farmer,
says one who has used it, living to tho ago
OF the patriarchs Of old will live long O.
nough to see the same posts rotten.
The posts or timber should be we'll sea-
soned and dry when the paint is applied.
-Scientifc American.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-03-27

ESAN old bachelor in Orleans county,
Vermont, thinking over the subject, and
particularly the expense Of maintaining a
family, Get the table in his lonely abode
with plates for himself and an imaginary
wife and FIVE children. lie ;hea sat down
to dine, and as often as he helped himself
to food he put tho same quantity on each
of the other plates, and surveyed he pros
pect, at the same time computing the cost.
He is still bachelor.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-03-27

A BIG TREE IN kENTUCKY.--MR. Gro
RILEY of this county tells Us that he cut a
poplar tree on his place a short time since
which measured to the fork 1lS-fect, and
20 feet top; the stump moasured 6 feet 6
inches in diameter and 20 feet in circam-
ference. There were in all ten cuts 10!
feet in length five Of these 7G5 rails ;
leaving sufficient for 800 more. Ia all,
LIPS rails and seven loads Of wood from
one tree. Tie tree Lad been struck by
lightning aud seam opened from top to
bottom, but not in the least shattered or
injured. 1t was also perfectly solid and
sound, without spot or b!emish. TIE four
butt cuts averaged l75 rails each, and il
is estimated that the whole tree woull have
made $4,000 .Ncl5y Cjurqnt