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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-10-13

they left. All done in a second, it was
just one little war-whoop and whish
of their dresses, and blame the wench
of 'em was in sight anywhere
Jim he was sight. He was gormed
with that billin' hot molasses candy
clean down to his heels, and bad more
busted sassers hangin' to him than if he
was an Injun princess-and he come a
prancin' up stairs just a-whoopin' and
cussin, and every jump he gave he shed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-10-13
Heather Bloom.

when autumn breezes crisply blow,
And autumn suns are mellow,
When maple-leaves begin to glow,
sA2d all the woodland spaces show
Their pomp of red and yellow,
Il drop my knitting on my knees,
fold my hands together,
Sad far beyond the maple trees,
AND far across the rolling seas,
smell the moorland heather.
-Eg'ae purple heather, blown about
By warm winds off the border
aAh mel what memories blossom out,
What ordered thoughts are put to rout
In tgemulous disorder
KY Just q color in the air.
IA atmospheric glamor-
That, spite of wrinkles and gray hair,
gsSEias thrilled old heart-beats unaware
With new and noisy clamor.
gssxst love is sweet! It came to me
in breezy autumn weather:
4gA,Eross the moor the wind swept free,
WARM shone the sun where I and he
iat knee-deep in the heather.
- waving, fragrant sea it spread
All round in purple splendor;
A'laite clouds went sailing overhead,
"A ssrk was soaring, when he said
AI soUe you," low and tender.
& wondered, dumb with glad SURPRISE
Gould I have heard him clearly?
Vie saw the blissful color rise,
Hebrew me, kissing lips AID eyes
You kaaooo I Zooe goa dearly!"
and earth and sky seemed echoing
Those words of sweetest meaning;
Gha Blackjack trilled them on the wing,
Zhe very blossoms seemed to ring,
While, on his bosom leaning
& built the airy towers that youth
Can fashion SO sublimely;-
Nor dreamed how love would end in ruth,
For Joy that had no root in truth,
And hope that died untnaely.
Ellis grave was made long years ago
Beneath his English willows
Eor me the scarlet naples glow,
And evermore between us flow
The wide Atlantic pillows.
My life has has its share of gain,
No less, perhaps. than losses
MS pleasure has alloy of pain,
Mat, haply, have learned to train
Some flowers around my crosses.
And still, when maple boughs are red
IN breezy autumn weather,
Once more the mooriand ways tread;
Once more hear the words he said
That day amongst the heather
-Scrlbaaer for October.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-10-13


Surrogate Coffin of Winchester coun-
ty deliyered an opinion recently in
the matter OF an application of the late
John Z. Wright TO reopen the case
and pernait the production of evidence
showing the next of kin were paid va
rlous sRnas on account of their shares,
amounting ia the aggregate to $114,-
424O5. After stating that he had fully
examined tbs authorities on the matter.
and had been unable to find a precedent
justifyiag the granting of such an appii-
cation. Ae calls attention to the fact
that the testimony produced formerly
included 40 account of such payments,
but only the contrary, distinct decla-
ration that DO money had been paid to
next of kin "When," he adds, ssthe
fact Of these payments to- the next of
kins Was disclosed to me a short time
after the decision of the case, my as
tonishmans WIS great, and whatever my
own views OF Seeling In regard to the
course pursued might be, I supposed T
had the power, AS court endowed with
a certain degree of ealtable jurisdiction,
to open the case and receive evidence
OF these payments, and was then dis
posed to do SO. AZ the same time I
proposed TO begin the matter de novo
and permit the contestants to file such
further objections as they might desire.
They now suggest that they have fur
Their evidences which satisfies them that
If the decree be entered strictly in &C.
cordance with the decision already
made, the administrator still will have
the advantage But since I have exam
ined the case ez.ed, finding as facts no
fraud, error, or mistake has been COM
mitted, I am satisfied my power in the
matter Is spent, and must, therefore,
deny the application for a re-hearing. !"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-10-13
WnHoUT the proper sober estimate

WHHoUr the proper sober estimate
of man, wa have neither prudence in
the affairs OF life, nor liberation for con-
trary opiaionB-ws tempt the cheater
and then condemn him-we believe SO
strongly In one Faith that we would SEN
tence dissenticnts as heretics. It Is ex-
perience alone that teaches us that he
who is discreet is seldom betrayed, and
that ont Of the opinions we condemn
spring often the actions we admire
Bulspcr LyttOss.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-10-13

Una, go down on your hands and
knees q minute, please" What on
earth shall I do that for. pet?'' "'Cause
I want to draw an elephant"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-10-13

NnnEx i , bottomless sea, in which
honor. conscience and truth may be
drowned.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-10-13
The California Pitcher Plant.
From the San Francisco Bulletin

ETOu Cuu ETauClSCO Bull6ClQ.
One OF the most remarkable products
of the vegetable world for which this
coast is famous, is the singular plant IA
miliarly known by the above title, but
which among botanists is better recog-
nized as Dalingtonia California;. It is
native of the northern portion Of the
state, chiefly of the district around
Mount Shasta, where it grows in Doggy
places on the slopes of mountains. It
belongs to the natural order ssaveacen-
iacea," and is the only species of its ge-
nus, though several of it's relatives are
found in the swampy districts Of the
Atlantic states. Darlingtonia is re-
markable for It's habit of entrapping
insects which are attracted toward tie
hood at the extremity Of the tubular
leaves, probably by its bright color and
it's resemblance to a flower. Once In
side the hood, they pass down the tube
which forms the stem, and on attempt
ing to escape find their exit prevented
by number of fine hairs pointing
downward. which offer secure means
of imprisonment for the unfortu-
nate insects. It is not unusual
to find the leaf stems at their
base filled to the depth of four
or five inches with insect remains. Mr..
Harry Edwards, who has recently spent
some time in the region of Mount
Shasta, and who has brought to San
Francisco scme admirable specimens of
the Darlingtonia, informs us that he
counted no less than thirty-six species
of insects Of various orders which had
met their death in the embrace of this
curious plant. It is somewhat singular
that Darwin, in his new book on I'm
sectivorious Plants, makes no mention
whatever of this species, particularly as
the plant has been successfully cult
waited in England. Mr.. Robinson, of the
Field newspaper. made journey to
this country two years ago for the ex-
press purpose of Investigating it in It's
native wilds. The observations made
by Mr.. Edwards, especially those with
reference to the species of insects en-
trapped, will at once be forwarded by
that gentleman to Dr.. Darwin, by
whom they will probably be employed
in future edition of his book. The
specimens which have given birth to
these remarks have peen admirably
photographed by Bradley & Rulotson,
and have been placed by Mr.. Edwards
on exhibition in the garden of the Me-
chanic's Fair.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-10-13

e Hill iais laasHaiaHa la |l||n
for the yaller cat But by gosh he
missed fire and slipped his holt and his
heels flew up and he Topped on his
back, and shot offn that roof like a
dart l-went slashin' and q crashin'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-10-13
The Lac Insect.

A very important branch of industry,
in uhich England has become largely
concerned, is that furnished by the lac
insect of India. These insects are
found upon and supported by variety
of trees, all plants yielding milky
juice serving them for food. The nat
ives of India in collecting the lac des-
troy the insect; but the English, hav-
ing found that its cells only are valua-
BILE, have devised methods for collecting
the products without destroying tc pre-
ducers. The lac is found incrus; ed
around branches Or sticks, and is there
fore known as stick lac. In this crude
state it is sold for mere trifs per
pound. When separated from the resin
Gus matter and pulverized it becomes
seed lac; other processes convert it into
lump, plate or shell lac. It is used as
dye for producing a permanent red
color, and also as q pigment and var
nish. combined, which resists the effects
of cold water and does not wear off.
When colored with yellow orpiment il
may be made into bracelets, chains. and
other ornaments, scarcely distinguish
able in appearance from gold. Asa dye,
it produces color equal to cochineal,
and it is less liable to change from wet;
it produces also the beautiful color call
ed by artists lac lake. Shell lac, dis
solved in naphtha, has been largely en-
ployed by hatters in forming the frame
or base. of the hat. It enters into al
most all varnishes, and the glue which
is made from it in combination with
other ingredients is known and used
everywhere.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-10-13

SOFcIC1eSsu.
Rodney had never seen D'Orley
sirce he parted from him In America,
but no sooner had the Talobts got into
their hotel. than the gay anc entertain
ing Frenchman sought them out and
renewed his acquaintance. But the
poor fellow was not able to make good
his promises of showing Kate the glory
and wonders of Paris. She was to be-
hold that without the assistance of any
one. D'Orley was forced to admit that
the times looked gloomy, and nothing
like pleasure could be thought OF just
at that moment.
ssBut we shall quiet the people by
and-by," he said: "Then we shall re-
new our festivity.'
D'Orley was rank royalist, and when
| he used the pronoun "we," he spoke of
the royaiist party
st am a Republican, Monsieur" re-
piled Kate with smile, "and though I
know nothing of politics, I always
sympathise with the people"
"Ah | yes," answered D'Orley,
but then you perceive the Republic
anism of France is very different from
that of America. It is not to be tolerat-
ed here. It means with us misrule,
bloodshed and anarchy. Mademoiselle
must be royaliet."
Kate shook her pretty head and smil-
ed and D'Orley remarked that if he ever
became Republican. it would be for
the difference he entertained for
mademOiselle's opinions. Yates frown-
ed and twiched his beard nervously.
| notwithstanding the threatening as
pect Of political affairs, Kate did view
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15

and will there manufacture WOolen Goods on an
increased scale-hayng greater facilities and more
Improved Machinery, beside a full corps Of COM
petent workmen. Every article heretofore man
ufactured under my supervision will, in my pres
ent establishment, be produced in greater periec-
tion, and will compare fayorably with the best
fabrics.
am in the market for Wool, and will purchase
at the Factory, aud through my Agents IN Chariee-
town, Messrs. Duke Il Gallaher-allowing the
highest market price. lg more convenient for my
old customers who may desire 70 exchange wool
for Goods 10 deliver the Wool n Ch2fiestoWn,
Messsrs. Duke & Gallaher are authorized % re-
ceive and receipt for the same.
Information as to prices, &c, NAV be had by
addressing me az kablct0wn, or my Agents a.
CharlestOwn.
TTankf,i for the very liberal patronage hereto
fore extended me, trust TO merit, by careiat ~
tentioa TO business, the manufacture oi superior
goods and bv moderate charges, continuance oi
the good will and custom os old friends and trial
~ new ones.
Nav % 1874 Spirit cOpy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15
Must Work.

Says Farmer correspondent IL Is
useless folly and idle vanity in a Vlrs'nlau to
move anywhere, hoping to find some place
where he can live aud thrive without work.
If he will zealousy go to work, and honestly
and faithfully press on, there is no place on
the globe better adapted to every want OF man
than this, our dear old native land of Virginia.
Istead Of thinning out, let US all go to work
and thicken up. Give us money aud labor
and Virginia will soon be Virginia again. A
few cool crops Of tobacco with few acres IN
grass. and few sheep TO each farmer land a
resolve to kill or tas every idle dogl. with
bees and poultry, cheese and butter from the
hands of wives and daughters, and the cur
rent of money viii begin to glide amongst us
all. This Of itself will do more to attract
good men from everywhere than all the i'm
migration societies our befuddled politicians
can ever create or manage"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15

Three buttons are usually adopted for street
wear. Almond, cedar brown, gray and wood
brown TO match all the shades IN Costumes Tor
visiting purposes, and black or quaker drao
for ordinary walking wear.
The English Isle thread finished the same
as kid and long upon the wrists, only to he
had in soft drab, gray, aud stone colors are
already in great demand and form useful
summer glove for those who cannot wear Riu
10 warm weaths-.
cESTgNSfAL CAPS.
Among the gay little forerunners OF the
forthcoming centennial are the Lady WASH
ington caps. They are very like the " Cna'-
lotte Corday' which have been in vogue
long time. but the crown is little mere
round and the pleaied ruflle does not deepen
like the Charlotte Corday at the back. ln
other respects they are precisely the same,
and the furorc for them has grown until they
have become the almost universal accoupahi-
meut of the breakfast wrapper or pretty
morning dress. The absurd part OF It Is tha'
the cap is not confined to married ladies.-
Young girls. who in this country are rarely
educated to the perception OF nlce shades oil
difference in the propreties OF dress. CONSIDER
themselves as much entitled to wear II as Their
mamas. and sit down to the piano TO pracuee
with the rufiled mus in aud broad band oi rio
bon encircling their silly heads without
thought Of its ncougruity
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15
Girard College.

The Philadelphia Ledge sives'son'e 'n'er-
estng items regarding Girard College. The
institution is in very prosperous condition.
financially and otherwise. The original build
ing cost 50 900 900, and subsequent additions
that have been made. with the maintairaace oi
the college up to January ], 1874, cost s., 2so'-
600. The expenses last year were 10000
whilethe income footed up over 5000 GOO. The
latter is increasing rapidly every year aud 1t
is not easy to fix its future limit. The estate
owns over 700 acres Of land in the city which
by iudicious management, and' improving, is
Welding handsome profits. Girard College
now contains $50 orphans, its full capacity,
while on the list Of applicants are $50 eli
sibe for admittance. The prescribed age
limit for its wards is ten years and majority
of those waiting for admission will reach it
before room can be made for them.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15
s. l7iI|..[|333
Grand, Square and Upright
PI a NOS

HAvE'received upwards OF FIFTY FiRsr
III PREMIUMS, and are among the pes' pow
- Fiery instrument fully warranted for hive
years. Prices as low as the exclusive use Of the
yery bes. materials and the most thorough work,
manship will permit. The principal fianists anu
composers and the piano-purchasing public, OF the
South especially, unite in the unanimous verdict
of the superiority of the SflEFF PiANo. Inc
DURABILITY Of our instruments Is iully esta6-
Iisbed bv over SIXTY SCHOOLS AND GUILE
GES in the South, using over 800 OF our Pianos.
Sole Wholesale Agents for several OF the prin-
cinal manufacturers of Cabinet and Parlor or-
cans: prices from $50 to $500. Aliberal discount
10 Clergymen and Sabbath Schools.
A large assortment of secondhand ramos, al
prices ranging from SIS to $500, always on hand.
Send for illustrated Catalogue, containing the
names of over 900 Southerners who have bought
ANU - CHAS. n. STIEFP.
Warerooms, No. North Liberty Street,
BALTIMORE, MD.
Factories, 81 Sc Camden Street, and 10 Al
erry Street.
Nav . 1874.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15
Corn Culture.

The american Farmer says The key note
TO success in this is thorough preparation OF
the land and plenty Of manure. Perfect pull
verization before planting is much more SER
yiceable than workings after and to obtain
the best returns from the land you must put
the material on il, if is not already present.
The crop loves rich msnares and will stand
any quantity of them, none perhaps being
superior for the field than those from the barn
ward or well rot,od composts, whilst for the
hill some more concentrated material is better
suited. as super phosphate, bone dust, ashes,
or a mixture Of hen manure, plasief and
salt. The mode Of planting depends on the
character Of the seed, the nature Of the soil,
&C.. and the customs of the section; but as
rule. land rich or heavily manured. will, OF
course, bear closer planting than poorer soils.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
TERMS.
TERMS.

20 rhs FasE PasssispublisAed weekly at T,oo
p ,,lars aaE FiJty Cents per aisnUn "a adrdzss.
sa-THREE DOLLARS IL not paid in advance.
~ Oas Dolas aa5 FIFTY Csais for sir ontAR
s5~ The terms Of advertising are, Tor square
ono inch orless, 0se Dollar asd Fifiy CeHtsfor
tsres insertious-lavger ones in thes me proper
,iin Each c1a;iaranoo Fifty Csats.
rS-So adyertisemeutto be considered BY the
q. .5ath or year unless sPceidcdon the Manuscript
or previously agreed upon between the parties.
rS- An advertisement not marked on the copy
oraspeeided number ofinseFtions viii Be continued
antilordered out, psymeutisexaetcd accordingly.
rS-REaULAR ADyERrisENENrS.-To avoid any
Misunderstanding on the part Ofthe annas 'adver-
,issrsiti Is proper to state disiiae'ly that tns -
yilsre only extends 20 their Immediate business
csaIEs;ats, Legal or all other advertise
bvth,m 90 be an additional charge, and no varia-
-j5u.
"a obituary Notices Of more than 6yelincswill
5soharxclfos.
JOB WORK--Posters, Sale Bills, Circulars,
CarIs. &C., executed promptly, neatly, andat saiF
prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15

Thompson is not going to ask any more
conuudrums. lie recently asked bis vile toe
difference between bis bead and hogs head,
and she said there was none. lie says that Is
not the right answer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15
Worth Knowing.

Every little while We read in the papers Of
some one who has stuck rusty nail in his
foot. or knee, or hand, or some other potion OF
bis person, and loctjsw has resulted therefron,
of which the patient died. If every person
in the world was aware Of a perfect remedy
for all such wounds, aud would apply it, then
such reports would cease But though ne can
apply the remedy, we cannot enforce the ap-
pl;catior. Some will not employ it because
they think it too simple some have no faith
10 it when they read it, and soon forget it.,
while others think such wound OF small ac-
count and not worth fussins over, until it is
too late to do any good. Yet all such wounds
can be healed without such fatal consequences
as often follow them. The remedy is simple,
almost always at band and can be applied by
anyone, and what is better, it is iniallible.-
1t is simply to smoke such wounds, or any
wound or bruisc that is inaamed, with burn
ing wool or cotton cloth Twenty minutes in
the smoke Of wool. vii take the pain out Of
the worst wound, and repea. once or twice, it
will allay the worst inflammation arising from
a wound We ever saw. People may sneer at
this "old woman's remedy as much as they
please, bu. when they are afflicted, just let
them try il. 1t has saved many lives and
much pain, and is worthy Of being printed in
letters of gold and put up in every home.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15
Saturday, May Is, 1875.
The Latest Modes.

From the Spring Fashion letter of JENNIE
Ju.E we make few extracts for our lady
readers beuel:t:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15
How to Succeed.

II your seat is too hard to 81. On, stand up.
If rock rises up before you, roll it away
or climb over i.
II you wan. money, earn it.
If you wish for confidence, prove yourself
worthy Of it.
It takes longer to skin an elephant than
mouse, but the skin is worth something.
Do 20. be content with doing what auoiher
had done snrpass it.
Deserve success ard i. viii come.
The baby was not born man.
The sun docs not shine IKE rocket OF a
bullc. fred from gun slowly bet sure'y it
makes Its round. asd never tires. il 10 as
easy to be leader as wheel horsc.
If the Job be long, tie I'ay viii be greater.
II tic task bs hard, ibe mo'e e0nrcieDl
you must be 70 60 i,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15
CLOVES.

The new gloves ere purely quaker n style
Tong ulaip. in all shades of gray and brown
wi.hou. stitching @. ornamen. Of aoy kind
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15
boots ar d shoes.

May %, 1874. Spirit cory.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15
10 NEW SERIESJ CHARIESTOWN JEFFERSON COUNTY, " v
POETICAL.
"OLD TIMES,

There's beautiful song on the slumberous AR
Thai d,;fts through the valley OF dreams;
7, comes from cline where the roses were,
And a tuueful heart, aud bright brown hair
Tha. waves in the morning beams.
Soft eyes of azure, and eyes of brown,
And snoy-white foreheads are there,
A elimmering cross and gittering crown,
A thoruy bed and couch OF down,
Lost hopes aud leaflets prayer
A rosy leaf and a dimpled hand,
A ring and a plighted vow;
Three golden rings on a broken hand,
A tiny track on the snow-white sand,
A tear and sinless brow.
There's tincture Of grief in the beautiful song
That sobs on the summer air;
And loneliness, felt in the festive throng,
Sinks down in the soul as il tremoIes aiong
From cline where the roses are.
We heard it first at the dawn OF day,
And il mingles with matin chimes;
Rpt Years have distanced the beautiful lay,
And its melody 6oweth so swiftly away,
That we call !. now, ''0ld Times.
' Proof Sheet.
There is a pretty conceit in these lines, which
Brvapt has translated from the SPANISH
Upon the valleys lap
The dewy morning throws
A thousand pearly drops
To wake single rose
Thus often, in the course
OF lifv's few feeting years,
4 single pleasure costs
The soul thousand tears.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15

THOR sll kinds Of homemade Boots, Shoes and
Caters, go to HAGLEY'S Shoe Store;
4 7 Hagley's you can find all kinds OF Ready
u made Boots, Shoes aud Caters from The io"-
est price to the best quality.
7 AIDES, if yea want Arctic 0Tershoes imita-
4 tion of Sandals, Kellogg's Gum Buskins or
Eo0tholds. 90 to HAGLEY'S Shoe store.
(tENT'S, Ladies, Misses and Children's Rubber
III Shoes of various kinds, at
HAGLEY'S Shce Store,
A IL kinds Of Shoe Dressings, Shoe Bronze,
4 Backing, Cork Soles, Waterproof Compost
ton warranted TO keep your feet dry, Button
Hooks, Buttons, Laces, &c, at
HAGLEY'S Shoe Store.
n EPAIRING done at short hotice, at
IL Dec. 10, 1874. HAGLEfS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-15

Whils. retail cigar dealer. are unhappy
over the Dew perforated-coupoa cigar box, the
millennium for married men with bibulouspro-
pensities is not predicted. The Boston Giote
thinks ere long the government will have a iele-
graphic bell punch to announce TO wives each
smile Of their abseot lords.