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The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-01-05
Chromos as Prizes

There is such a thing, says an OK.
change, us having anything too bad.
This chrome business Is having q great
run among cheap newspapers, and it is
becoming annoying to the people. We
have stood the constant arrival Of daubs,
and paid express charges without Il
murmul, until this last indignity was
heaped upon us, md now the lion with.
in us is aroused. A few days ago the
genlemanly expressmnn came in with u
flat package. 1nstinctively We knew il
contained colored pictures Of highly
colored females, or impossible dogs,
but we paid the charges, and at our
leisure opened the package. Not con.
tent with sending us one there werc
three pictures in The package. We have
boarded those hideous caricatures for
three days. They have frightened some
Of our best customers out OF the office.
We took one Of them to the barn, aud
the COW saw it and has persistently re.
fused to give milk since. That picture
is q terror. In the foreground is mn
old mare and two mule colts laying
down, oil unconscious that Just above
them two wolves are inst ready to
pounce upon them. The artist seems
to have thrown good deal Of soul into
the cars OF the smallest mule colt, and
the tail OF one Of the wolves is woven
into his hind leg so perfectly that you
can't tell where the leg ends and the
tail begins. The whole effect Of the
picture reminds the true artist OF jar
Of preserved huckleberries spilled on
the cellar stairs and stepped in by n
number eight female foot in state Of
anxiety. Zone Of our frequent visitors
says the picture represents sheep and
two lambs instead Of mare and two
mule colts, and that instead Of wolves
there are two dogs. Well, there is nc
true artistic eye but has its faults. II
may be sheep and dogs, but wo would
have taken our solemn affidavit they
were mules and wolves.) But this il
neither here nor there. What we want
to illustrate is the check OF that paper.
Yesterday We received n letter from the
supreme idiot who runs the paper in.
forming us that the Aforesaid pictures
had been sent us, and that We were ex.
pected to do advertising for them to the
extent OF 800. Now we are nothing but
poor, weak creatures, and don't want q
row with paper; but II worse comes
to worse we will perish honorably, with
our face to the foe, before we will de-
one cents worth Of advertising-any
more than this article-ior those blasted
thinga.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-01-05
The Manufacture Of Iron.

The antiquity of tile manufacture Of
iron on large scale is shown in IN
article by Richard Nallett upon the
working OF iron in India, where, nc.
cording to this author it had been car.
ried on upon scale so stupenlous us
to rival the production OF tho largest
steam.hammer in Europe Mt the pres.
ent day. Among other illustrations
mentioned is TINT Of wrought.iron
pillar at the principle gate Of tho an.
cient mosque OF the Rutub, near Delhi,
which is as largo us the screw shaft OF
first class steamer. This is slightly
spindle.shsped, and is surmounted BY
a capital OF elaborate Indian design
carved by the chisel in the solid iron.
The entire length is about sixty feet
It's diameter near the surface is sixteen
inches 1t contains about eighty cubic
feet OF metal, and weighs upwards Of
seventeen tons. Near its middle Is nm
inscription OF sixteen lines in Sanscrit,
from which It's age has been assigned
TO the third or fourth century Of the
Christian era.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-01-05

THE WEEKLY SUN too widely
S A reasons which have already given atty thousand sas.ei
It's hrstrate All the will found
densed when unporan full length when pree
aclear Ineligible and interesting manner
full Of entertaining every
Kind but containing nothing that tho delicate
Ills ffstate The tales and Of
are carefully selected and legiby printed In Its
arstatc agricultural The most fresh and instructive
agricultural topics regularly In this department
lts an independent political belonging and col
lar II fights for principle and for the election OF the
Ry dsvOtes s energies to the exposure Of the ong that
altogether has fear q knavcs and their supporters
cattle makes, 70 which particular attention :'6ti
FINALLY It's the cheapest published dollar year
suoect club WEEKLY
sun at this Any who single dollar M PAPER for year
WEEKLY sUNHrh pages hyt Column, ou, a. IN ma, An.
$3.50
THE sEMI.wEEKLI DAILY Sun o. 90 ys 1,atd
40 Clubs
THE DAILY for coumns na
TocNta OF lOn over, discount Of 40 peeenL TT -
Address, "TnB SUM, York city
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-01-05
Coughing Time.

The TABLET relates story Of q minis
ter who had q coughing congregation,
and who cured them thus: No sooner had
he ceased to speak than, singular 70 re,
late. one cough after another died out
until soon there was absolute silence IN
the church, whereub0h the minister said
something to the following effect {
"My friends, 1 know that in this wea-
ther colds abound, and therefore II Is
difficult for you TO refrain from cough
ing. still II Is impossible for me to
breach and for youto cough at the same
time. Let us come, then, 10 mutual
agreement, 50 that you may cough and
/ may preach without disturbing each
other. will speak, say, for five or ten
minutes Of a time; when / raise my
handkerchief there will be m interval
allowed for coughing. AS soon as ]
let it fall, / will resume my sermon and
you your silence" The plan succeeded
admirably"
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-01-05
PERUVIAN srRpr for tho blood q om.


LITTLE BEGINNINGS. = The steam
which raises the lid on the Kettle led a philO
sophie mind to utilize It for mans benefit. N,
ono dreamed that wo should now DO drnggct
along by II at the rate Of sixty miles an hour
When Perry Davis madO a preparation for thu
medical usO Of bis family, thirty years ago
neither he nor any other man imagined that Il
would now be sold in every land, and prove Il
bc the PAN. KILLER Of tho world.-Com,
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-01-05

For loss OF Appetite, Dyspepsia, In.
digestion, Depression Of splrts and General
Debility, In their various forms, FERRo-PHos.
PHoRAfD ELIXIR Of CALtsAYA made by CAswELL,
HAZARD & o., Now York, and sold by all drugg.
glst, Is tho best tonic. As stimulant tonic
for patients, recovering from foyer or other
sickness, II has no equal. II taken during the
season II prevents fever and aguO and other
intermittent fOycrs. Com.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-01-05

On the death Of one OF England's
most eminent physicians, all his effects wOrt
sold at auction, and among other things was /
sealed packet, marked "Adyice to Physicians,
which brought great price. Tho purchaser
oil opening tho packet, read as followsi "ReeI
tho head cool, the bowels open aud tho fec
warm" Ifphysic is necessary, uso PdrTons
Prydtiue piltI; they arc the most scientifically
prepared pill that has appeared in the lAst
hundred years,-UOm,
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-01-05
4 CnNsr,Iprryr Crnrp. Id

a CONSERVATIVE CuRrD. DIR. II.
James, while experimenting, accidentally mRdI
a preparation Of CAnnGbis 1ndica, which ciir0t
his only child OF Consumption. This remod,
Il now for sale ut hrst-class Druggists. Try Il
prove II for yourself. Price s2.60. Send staml
FOR circular. Craddock & Co., propriotors, 1903.
Race st., Philadelphia, pA-Com.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-01-05

LIKE LIGHTNING are the miraculous
Cures effected with Flagg's Instant Relief
Aches, Palms, Sprains, Bowel Complaints, otc.
cannot ertJi II this great modlclncls used. Re
Lief warranted, or money retundOd.-C
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-01-05

We received a very pleasant letter OF
thanks from our old friend Kendall, since his
return home, fora bottle OF JohHIons Anodyne
Liniment which We gave him, and which he
says has entirely cured him Of the troublesome
and dangerous cough he had when here.-COin
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-01-05

LIFE INSURED for a few dimes. The
price OF HALE's HONEY or HoRIHouSD AND
Tan Is 80 cents, or 81 bottle and ono bottle
will euro cough that might otherwise prove
fatal.
PikO's ToOthacho Drops cure In one minute.
-nOtn.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-01-05
Let the People Speak.

MANHATTAN, kAn.i April u 1873.
II. V. PiERtE, Buffalo, N, Y:
Dedr Sir-Your Foyoritc Prescription has
done my wife 4 world Of good. She has taken
nearly two bottles and has fOlt better the past
two weeks than at any time in tho past two
years. No more periodical palms, mono Of that
aching back or dragging sensation In her
stomach she has been accustomed TO for several
years. IhAyo so much confidence in II that l
would DO perfectly willing to warrant to cor
tain customers OF ours who would DO glad 70
get hold Of relief at any expense, have tried
many Patent Medicines, but mover had occas-
ion to o1tol one before.
Very truly Yours,
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-01-05

CR1srADoRo's EXCELSIOR DYE is tho
most suro and complete preparation OF its kind
in the world; lts effects arc magical, It's charao
ter harmless, its tinss natural, Its qualities en-
during.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-01-05

Lords he is reported to have uttered
we're, "He is trying to kill mel" and
"Quiek, quick give methe goldP
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-01-05

Mrs. E. II. DAILY, Metropolis, ILL.,, writes, Jan.
9th, 1873.
nDr. n, v. Pierce-My sister Is using tho
FayorliO Prescription with great beneht,"
MARY ASS FrsIER, Lehman, Pa, writes, May
20, 1875
"Dr. II, v. 'Plerco-whAt have taken Of
your medicine has been Of more benefit to me
than all others and hundreds Of doctors bills. "
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-01-05

had horse that had both llools
split from top to bottom. He could moi
walk without his feet spreading apart
kept him for three months on straw
one foot deep in the stable, but ali did
no good. at last I went to the black.
smith shop and had heavy shoes made
which spread wide at the heels. To
these heavy shoes thare was welded, at
the outside Of each heel, a piece made
OF shoe nail iron. These pieces were
maae TO ut well round the foot, about
an inch below the hair. 1 lot the pieces
come together within half an inch each.
and turned mp about three-fourths Of
an inch. In tho turned.up part hole
was made TO receive bolt IN inch long,
with square head and screw and nut
on the other end. On Mailing the shoe
on aud putting the bolt in md screwing
on the nut the foot was brought TO.
gether. In this way l was enabled to
work him every day il l wished. Pre-
vious to this my horse had not walked
one mile in three months. Next day
after had the shoes put on I drove
him in q carriage twenty miles, and /
have used him right along. Gin.
cinHai Gazette.
How 10 Estimate the Weight OF Live
Hogs.
The following rule for estimating the
weight OF live hogs we find in the Ma.
tiondl LiVG Stock Journal: "From
the first 100 pounds deduct % pounds
from gross from tho second 100 pounds
deduct G2i I; NIL over the third 100 is
net. Thus n hog Of 200 pounds, live
weight, will give 1861 net weight, and,
rs a rule, 43i pounds should be allowed
for shrinkago on every hog Of 800
pounds or over. A hog OF 100 pounds
will net 70 pounds; and Of 100 pounds
ISL; one Of 200 pounds 1921 one Of
200 pounds 209l." This, of course, is
only as close I'M approximation as con
DO givenfor the general average Of hogs
as brought to market. II they are thin
there is more shrinkage, II large and
well fatted, and especially il pure bred,
they will often shrink even less. We
have known instances where the shrink.
age amounted to only one.sixteenth Of
Wv IVY helBut'
wInterInR lees.
In nn article in the November nun.
Der Of the National Bee Journal, Mrs.
Ellen s. Upper, the editor, says :
Give them plenty Of honey, but not too
much, empty space to cluster in, and
keep them dry as we'll rs warm. For
us dry cellar is the best place, others
find rooms above ground as good. Be
sure That there is room between the
bottom Of combs and the honoy.board.
Near the last Of November, remove
them to tho cellar or house, leaving
them in perfect darkness and undis.
turbed till spring. Allow OF least
twenty poundAoi honey to hive win
tered in the cellar, Weighing the first
OF November, and much more il left
ont of doors. II bees have not that
amount, feed them at once until they
have; they do much better II fed while
they can fly freely.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-01-05

Lrsris reckoning I have said nothing
the value OF sour milk or labor. Tic
COW Is an old one, no front teeth, and
had fodder cut aid was well cared for iS.
was yer, very poor IN spring-is in excellent
eo1aition Row for beef. Ihaye milked,
led and Gated her to the present time.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-01-05
CONSUMPTION

Tho advertiser, having been permanently cured
OF that dread dlleate, CONSUMPTION, BY simple
Femedy,ta anxious 70 make known TO his fellow
sufferers the means o. cure To all who desire II,
he will send eopy q the prescription used. Gree
OF charged with the directions for preparing and
using the asme, which thoy viii and AGuHE Culn
for COMMUNION, AHTHHA, BRoNqHITtS, AZ.
Parties wishing the prescription will please
address, Rev. T. A WILSON,
lnl Penn Alfhat. MllilhmabnfR n. "
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-01-05
THE HOUSEHOLD PANAoEA,

THE HOUSEHOLD PANACEA,
ANB
FAMILY IMMINENT
Is the best remedy In the world for the following
complaints yiEi Cramps in The Limbs and stom.
Ach, Pains In the Stomach, bowels or Side, Rhtu.
mailtm In ali lis forms, bilious Collie, Neuralgia,
Cholera, DyIentery, Colds, PleIh Wounds, BurnS,
Sore Throat, Spinal Complaints, sprAinS and
Bruises, chllla and Fever. For Internal and TX.
lernAi use.
It's operation 10 not only 10 relieve the patient
bnt entirely rhu1nvSS the cause Of the complaint.
storing healthy action 10 ali itI paris and quicken.
ing the blood.
THE HOUSEHOLD rANAoEA is PURELY VIC
etAble and All Healing,
Prepared by
CURTIS brown,
No. aiS FULTON street, New York.
Pof RAia nv ali nFnpgiais
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-01-05
Farm, Garden and Household.


Mr.. L. A. Morrell read before the
American Farmers Club paper on the
"Fattening Of Sheep" in which he
said: Q1istness is indispensable to
rapid fattening Of sheep, cattle, and
swine, and to contribute as much as
possible TO this end, regularity is re-
quisite not only in the quantity Of the
food but the time in which it
is given. It is not little
surprising how quick animals, es-
pecially when fattening, will learn the
stated hours when their food is to be
supplied; and II it is transgresscd,
they become restless, which, to certain
degree, retards the process. The OBJ
soryance OF this, with full measure oil
food, is Of paramount importance.
Again, il is essential that the sheds
or buildings in which they are confined
should be often supplied with frest
litter, and plenty OF it; in short, every
thing must be done 10 promote com
plete rest and contentment.
Sheep, when iattening, should no
be fed oltener than three times day
namely, at sunrise, OF noon, and NJ
hour before sunset. The interim be
tween feelings will enable them to fl
themselves leisurely, mud to have tim,
sufficient for that quiet digestion wliicl
is interrupted by more frequent feed
ing. Water should be given withou
limitation, and that Immediately, ate
meals. ...
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-01-05
Thirty YEARS. EXPERIENCE OF
AN OLD NURSE,

MRS. w1Sstow's SOOTHING SYRUP Is THE
PRESCRIPTION OF ono tho best Female Phyai.
clans and NurIsu In the unItod States, and has
been used for thirty years with never falling safety
aud success BY millions Of mothers and children,
from the feeble infant Of one week old TO the adult
II corrects aeldlty OF the stomach, relieves wind
collie regulates the bowels, and gives rest health,
and comfort to mother and child. We believe II 70
cases OF DYBENTKRY aud DIARHHWA IN GILL,
DAEN,, whether II arise! from TeethinR or from
aeeoHpIny eaeh bottle, None tl0nuinO unlOII The
hc. IImilS Of CURTIS 4 PERKINS Is on the outside
wrapper.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-01-05

NVomen MOn, Girls and Boys wanted, 10 sell our
w French and American JSwelry, Book, DANES,
&c No capital needed. Catalogue, Terms, &C., sent
tree 20. yIoKRRY co, Augusta. Ne.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-01-05

S5ol!oI. .R REWARD ". !. b! Z: T.: ]! 4 Il
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-01-05
Ironinthe Blood

NY u-NOl
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1874-10-24
The Way in Wyoming.

Fort Laramie Letter to the Cincinnati Commercial.
The shooters were queer lot. Some ar
rant towards, others not Some brave un-
der peculiar circumstances, such as street
fight or promiscuous shooting, and sneak
ing when 81 t'other fellow had the DROP"
OF when tackled by anything out of their
particular line.
asked Dave Reed" How did you hap
pen to kill Heenan p"
"Why, I fred little Derringer had
from my pants pocket"
But what was the cause Of it 2"
"Well, you see, he thought he was chief,
and know d he wasn't; and one day was
drinking at the Star Sample Rooms, and he
came up to me, and I seed business in his
eye | fooled him. You see had my hand
in my pants pocket; didn't have no six
shooter slung to me; he wanted to know if
he couldn't get away with any son of b.
who he'd tow hair; I've got light hair, you
see; allowed he might if he had the drop;
he allowed | was liar; and jest SLOWED
my pocket easy again his belly and turned
loose. Some of the boys talked little
rough about it, but they know'd Heenan
meant to call me that day; he said so; the
only difference was | had the best hand
s'The authoritiesp' And Mr.. Davis chuckle
implied anything but profound respect
for the powers that were of that burgh.
Cob. Do you suppose them fellers
dare touch me when | had such clear
case of self-defence?" So it was. Cases
like this could be told by the scores, and
worse. There were many in which the Cor-
oner was called, if convenient, and the YER
dict rendered, Killed by party or parties
unknown" As for highway robbery it
was as little thought Of as taking drink.
No one thought of going out at night with
any amount of money on the person. To
ward midnight none but the most venture
some went into the streets alone, and then
armed and carefully avoiding the side
walks"
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1874-10-24
& STORM IN VENICE.
JOAQUIN MILLER.


storm today and the sea throbs pain
Some black clouds rose and suddenly rode
Right into the town. The thunder trode
AS giant striding from star to star.
Then turned upon earth and frantically came,
Shaking the hollow heaven. And far
And near the lightning in ribbon and skein
And sheet of fire grew forests Of fame
Then ghtnings went waving like shuttle cocks,
Weaving black rament of clouds for death;
The mute doves flew to Saint Mark in fiocks,
And men stood leaning with gathered breath;
Black gondolas few as never before,
And vessels a-sea stood further a-sea
And scamen bent with bended knee,
And canvas came down to left and to right,
Till the ships stood stripped il stripped for fight.
Then hail like cannol-shot struck the sea
And churned it white as a creamy foam:
Then hail like battle-shot struck where we
Stood looking asea from sea girt home
Came shooting askance as if shot at the head:
Then glass flew shiyered and men fell down
And prayed where they fell and all the town
Lay riddled and helpless as if shot dead
Then lightning light full in the eyes and then
Some men fell down right full on the face
And prayed black death as hiding place:
And the good priest prayed for the seabound men
As never good priests had prayed for years =
Then God spake thunder! And then the rain,
The higlI-born, beautiful. great. white rain.
Did cover my pitiful mother with tears,
Til all grew silent and glad again.
Venice, Italy, 1874.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1874-10-24
WHAT THE WITS SAY.

Lydia Thompson has renewed her ap-
pearance in burlesque.-N. ". Journal
Editors gain living in sanctum-money-
US way.-Yonker's Gazette.
The saddest words of tongue or pen are
about that Kellogg cheek, says Ben.-Bos-
ton Globe.
The Yonkers boys who eat onions for
supper kiss their girls on the nape of the
neck YoHkers Gazette.
Miss Sherman's bridal wardrobe has one
hundred pairs of stockings. For goodness
sake, how many feet has that girl got?-
N. Y. Call.
''Too old for Kisses, is the title of a poem
in the Salt Lake Herald: And this senti-
ment is uttered in the land of Young
Inter- Ocean,
The Nile is subsding. Sois the scandal.
The difference between 'em is that one
leaves a fertilizing deposit behind-and the
other doesn't.-Argus.
The Prince of Wales is the chief of Brit
ish Masons. There are many Englishmen
who regard him as the chief of British
brick.-Roch. EGpress.
s'What a liar the St. Louis Journals SIP
Detroit Euen5rsg Neacs Thus does the Bit
ing voice of envy extend half way across
the continent.-& Louis Jour.
The Cincinnati Enquirer wants to know
if we are going to have the Beecher scan
dial as a steady thing. That depends, we
reckon, Oh how other preachers behave
themselves this winter.-Detroit Press.
Detroit Free Press: The only excuse a
Tennessee man had for shooting stranger
was that the strangers name was Moses
Bogardus Smith. He said nobody could
bring that name into Tennessee and live.
When stranger stands on a public square
in Denver, spits on his hands and cries out,
"Climb on to me by thousands!' even the
postmaster pulls off his coat and goes out to
make the response a success.-C Courier
Journal.
The Warsaw (Mo.) Democrat has the
following: "We strike the names of two of
our subscribers from our books this week
who have recently been hung in Texas.
We do this because we are not advised as
yet of their present locality.
The Richmond Enquirer is apprehen-
siye that Robert Toombs will attack the
United States Army We trust the En-
quirer win ascertain the fact in time to al
low Chandler and Williams to concentrate
the land and naval forces. ."-Aryus.
The charge is now made against Rev.
DR.. Swing by brother clergyman, that he
is "simply pantheistic Arion of the En-
tycioan type who does not preach the Apan-
gasmal brilliance of eternal glory" We
had no idea it was half so bad. Burn him
allve.-Louisoi!Ie Commercial.