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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-17
A CHASE FOR A MASTODON.
PROF. MARSTs LATEST CAPTURE.

PROF. MARSTS LATEST CAPTURE.
CIRCUMSTANCES OF DISCOVERY OF THE BONES
VIEWS OF THE NEIGHBoRs ON THE sUBJECr-
RISE AND FALL OF FOSSIL sTocK-CoMPETTrloN
AND sALE-MAsroDONs IN GENERAL AND THIS
ONE IN PARTIcULAR-HOw THE INTERIOR DE-
PARTMENT FOSTERS SCIENCE.
frnoMA STAFF CORRESPONDENT OF THE rRrnUyI.l
OrIsvILLE N. Y, May 3.-Ths little hamlet,
almost inclosed by curve Of the Erie Railway, 900
feet above sea level in the Shawangunk Mountains
and rs miles from New-York, has just passed
through its most exciting experience. For three
years it has contained first class beet Of curiosity.
The prospect of q sale of the Otisyille mast d)n
prompted the visit of your correspondent, who was
fortunate in arriving the ground before the affair
was concluded and the lid closed over the fossil
mains. Less than mile northeast Of the railroad
station of Otsville (which is between Port Jervis
and Middletown) there il q now noted swamp in
valley that runs east northeast In all this region
hills and valleys constitute the principal features OF
the landscape and mOrass at the bottom OF q val
ley il rather the rule than the exception. The hills
are Of Lanrentian pre-SDurian rocks-among the
oldest of earttl's formations The valleys between
them at much later geological period contained
fresh water lakes and these We're gradually filled by
vegetable growths and the soil washed from the sur
rounding hills. The result is a large number of peaty
swamps or morasses, but there is only one of them.
the one which is on the property Of Mr.. Andrew
Mitchell that claims attention. Some student of
the laws of vegetable life can perhaps explain why
swans of this kind are covered so regularly with
f0uha cumps Of grass rising above the Surface, each
elump reaching about the same dimensiOns-say Is
inches diameter and two feet highland each with
its last years growth of grass-stems parting from
point near its center and dropping over its sides.
If we suppose that regiment of giants. shoulder
to shoulder, were sunk over their necks in this
swamp, these clumps would represent their full
pumed helmets. Beneath these pumes there was
something stranger though lessmythcal than giants;
but Mr.. Mitchell in digging there was IN search OF
far more prosaic and practical matter. lie wanted
swamp muck 10 put OH his land.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-17
upon bis comprehension.


EYrbns prnsicenis and MGstndon Aerlednus, restored
From Fosters Pieh.s.or.e Races Of tae United States
Some interest had been excited among his neigh
bors. and the wseacrcs Of the village had already
propounded their theories concerning those remains
when Mr.. M;tchelrs spade dslodged the mighty arch
of the NEVIS lat I'd in the diagram Here was q
bone indeed. Through its capacious hollow
-four barrel could he thrust without rubbing the
hoops. tall man with arms extended across 1T
could scarcely touch both edges with his frger-tps
The weight was near half ton. Thenoeforth Mr.
Mitchell was famous He was not long IN ascertain
ing that he had fonnd either mammoth or mas
todon.
1t 10 a trte remark OF the mO'asts, that fame
does not bring happiness. Mr.. Mi.che!!s experience
accorded with the adage which declares that ease
and honor are seldom bedfellows. He had not made
his excavations like tue grave-diggcrs of the Cardiff
giant by night and in secret. Tue neighbors who
helped in extracting the blk bone spread the story of
itsdimensons which grew rs il Travelled. Newspapers
got hold Of some o; ;he facts and touched up the
details th a very free brlSh. An unusual NUM-
Der of passengers Oh the railway stopped every day
at Otisyille. and the keeper Of the station cot
the habit Of stating the way 20 Mr. hitchelPs house
rs n part of his regular business the arrival of
trains Country wagons blocked the road around the
house and from so 10 IS visitors at q time became
the italy experience of the Mitchell household The
proprietor of the bones was " interviewed" about
them ttav and night 81 couldn Z cat sleep in peace
| feared that burglars wouhl rob my barn. did nj
know what to do with the people they overran hiy
house i.o,u roof " cellar. dared not leave Aeni
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-17
PLACE OF DISCOVERY OF TIE MAsToDoy.

Aa perennial spring B. bridge a. locality Of a, sTT, dis
soyeTy two a zones SSS PIT ~ eF S oss i loot & lee
nres h. under aw show the direction Of the drain
The swamp muck depth che last half foot beng
with grassy leaves layers In three feet
Of mari beneath muck te found Below The
mari IS clay with some grit
But in digging for swamp muck, Mr. Mitchell, ac-
cordnQ to the phrase most in favor IN the vicinity,
found 2O-acre lot" Penetrating the Horass from
what is represented as the lower side in che diagram,
and cutting pathway wide enough for the passage
Of two teams he made his first discovery nJanuary,
1872 ut the point marked "a" This consisted OF
two rib bones. Not recognized as Of any yalue they
were thrown upon the top OF the muck heap, and lett
there. Shortly asterwarl a vertebra was unearhed.
Mr Mitchell supposed these were wood; parts of
trees. probably the roots imbedted in the
swamp. 1t is not unusual to find remains Of
trees in these morasses, but this swamp has
yielded very few of them. The curiors shape of the
supposed roots interested Mr. Mitchell. lie wished
to bring them into the house. but Mrs. Mitchell OBJ
jected to numbering it with such rubbish, did it
mend matters when Mr.. Mitchell suggested that one
of the curiosltes might do dmy as a spittoon. the
circular shape and concave hollow of the vertebra
giving it a striking likeness to that national utensil.
SO the dscoverer put his curostics in his barn. ami
went on with his digging When other ribs were
found and compared with the first. the notion
dawned upon Mr. Mitchell that perhaps these things
were bones The vertebra. on this superstition. hc
took to be a foot Led by praisewortly curiosity,
he bought a book anatomy, aud soon became con-
vinced that the bones belonged TO an animal larger
than horse. In digging toward the left of his first
discovery many smaller vertebrg and ribs were
found, but it was not until he unearthed leg bone
at "cr that the enormous bulk of the animal fairly
dayy ned up0n his colnDrp lensiOu.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-12-13

-Rlcu BoYASzA.-Last week q
stranger entered our peaceful village
for the express purpose Of laying OUT
some surplus rag money" lie look
ed around for suitable place to invest
or make 4 deposit. In his rambles,
he ran across the immense Dry Goods
establishment Of Asphalt & Rohrbough,
where goods wero sold so cheap that
he was surprised. 1t was confusion
worse confourdcd." This man stated
this fact to US; and requested that We
inform our realcrs what rich bonan.
"a he had discovered. He also want
ed US to advise and caution our readers
that when they wanted really cheap
goods, Asphalt Il ROhrbough's was
the place to get them.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-12-13

EJ' Pianos AND ORGANs.-We no.
iiccd Mr.. 4. II. c. Fi'zhugh, OF
Bridgeport, W. Va, on hand during
the Fair with an Organ which was
awarded the 1sE premium. This is the
second time Mr.. Fitzhugh las been
awarded the lst premium on Organs at
our Fairs. lie informs US that he is
no agent, but buys all his Pianos and
Organs for cash, and is enabled to sell
them a. his own prices, without any
general agen. saying do not sell for
less than list prices" &c. We would
advise all contemplating the purchase
Of t. Piano or Organ to write to Alr.
Fitzhugh, believing that he can and
will do better for you than any other
person. He will sell you any Piano or
Organ that is manufactured, giving
you the company's guarntec rs well as
his own. He furnishes any music
book or sheet music by mail on receipt
of price. Terms made to suit all.
Sepl27 5m
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-12-13

EJ- MORAL CouRAoR.-When there
is danger ahead. what pilot wants a
man to come about him, whose soul
sickeus DER the heaving wave" He
is afraid to tell some persons what's
tho matter, for fear they will faint.
What he wants is tho aid of a brave
man, one tha. can look danger in the
face with q firm, steady eye, and take
measures to avert it.
So, when men are oppressed with
cares and yexations, .aud surrounded
by difficulties. which require the most
skiIlful management. they don't want
tinid fellows to conc about them, who
have no moral courage, and who give
up at the very sight of danger. But
you may pile mp embarrassments noun
tain high upon man of moral courage,
aud he will come out victorious. When
be secs his. fellow traveller who has
not nerve, he will listen only to those
whe never surrender, until there is
no chance Of success.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-12-13

iE A CURIOUS old volume, "a
Complete Collection Of tho Laws Of
Virginia at q grand Assembly held at
James City, March %, 1862" is own.
ed by gentleman in Troy. 1t was
probably printed in Richmond about
1000. Among other acts it provides
that "babbling woman, who SANDER
and scanializc their ncighbors, for
which their poor husbands are often
involved in chargeable and vcxatious
suits, and cast in great damages,
"shall be punished by ducking." II
the SANDER is SO enormous as to merit
a fine Of more than fvehundrea pounds
of tobacco, then the guilty woman is
to be ducked for each FIVE hundred
pounds, in case her husband refuse to
discharge the fne.-NeU Kor: Tri-
June.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-12-13

- Coon PAlSriSG.-Wc would call
attention to the fact that we have two
as good painters as eau DO found in
this State. The work done by them
stands to show for itself. We refer to
tho painting done on the residence Of
Hon. j. N. Bennett. It is US good a
job Of painting as can be done any,
where. I. was done rby two Weston
painters-J. A. and W. W. Watson
Any one wanting good painting done
will do well to call on them. They
keep paints, oils, varnish, wallpaper,
&c., which will DO sold at Baltimore
paiccs. Call on or address, J A and
" " Watson, Weston, W Va.
Vest Virginia.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-12-13

E5- LEGISLATION ASKED. The PEG.
pie Of Wood County held meeting at
Parse rsburg aud adopted resolutions
asking the passage of a law providing
that before property, real or personal,
shall be sold by legal process. three
frec.holders shall be selected, who
will appraise said property, and unless
the same shall bring two'thirds Of its
appraised value. no sale shall be made;
that no real estate shall be sold except
for purchase money, provided the rents
and profits Of the same will pay the
debt within five years, and that the
time for the collection of taxes in tho
State be extended ninety days.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-12-13

TT \ New BooK.-We arc indebt.
cd to the author, Granville Parker,
Esq, of WeIlsburg, this State, for q
new and interesting book, entitled
1.-The Formation of tho State of West
Virginia, and other Incidents of the
Late Civil War; with Remarks on
Subjects Of Public Interest, Arising
Since tho War closed" We have just
received the book. and therefore have
not bad time to give it careful peru.
sal; but We sec it contains much useful
history concerning the formation Of
our State that few Of its citizens are
now familiar with. and this being the
case We would advise all to procur 4
copy of Mr.. Parker's work.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-12-13

ES- You CAN READ TuIs If You
Wlsu.-lt is all old idea Of economy
on the part Of some business men that
induces them to stop their advertising
when times arc dull. 1t is just When
business is dull and money scarce that
the dealer needs to address his most
potent cloquencc to customers, to show
that be eau make it worth their while
to deal with him. In flush times the
people are apt to give much less thought
to the question where they shall pur
chase than when the pinchiug season
comes, and they begin to estimate the
value of dimes aud pennies. 1t is then
that the columns Of the newspapers are
scanned to see who sells the cheapest
or offers the best terms; aud many a
Furnishing business man can date the
foundation Of his prosperity at the pc
riod Of dull times, when ho has the
nerve to throw bis bread upon the wa
tcrs in the shape Of money literally
spent 10 advertising A dealer would
show the same amount Of judgment in
taking down lis Sign in dull times as
ia curtuiling his advertising.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-12-13

1T SOMETHING AGAINST Docs
Those persons who were offended be.
cause Of our telling some very interest
ipr stories of the remarkable intelli'
gencc Of dogs, will be pleased to know
that taken US nation" dogs cost more
than they come to. The statistics Of
ono State, Missouri, report 100000
dogs, which dogs furnish one OF the
most important economic considerations
affecting che State. Iu the first place,
they, initiate against the mutton crop
annually to tho extent of at least
$1,000, 200; secondly, they cost, at
nu average Of twenty, five cents week
each, 50, $40, 0O0-enough to run all
our common schools, and leave steal:
able surplus; thirdly. they also kill
annually. through hydropAobia, ut lsas'
one hundred and twenty persons which,
at $4,000 cach-the average prizes
paid by railroads for the very poorest
OF brakcsmen-amounts to the further
sum Of 5000, 900. Here is diresI
expenditure OF nearly S7,75O,OOO fol
dogs, not to mention the fines, cost
and more remote sentimental damage.
resulting from lawsuits about doc
fights and severance Of friendship be-
tween owners of cOmba,ivc ours. Cap
,i,alizcl, our dogs represent u waste Of
SSO.O00,OO0. and, invested at com
pound interest, their worthlessucss
ness would pay of the national deb
before 1900. --INcw York Observer.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-12-13

Gy' BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKEr.-
From the market report this week VIC
quote as follows: Very best on sale
Gsu61;, generally rutrd first quality
5Ia6s; medium or good fair quality
4fa5; ordinary thin steers, oxen and
COWS Sa4S; general average of the
market A; extreme range of prices
3a6]; most Of the sales were from
Al o5t The cattle werc from the
following States: Virginia l,GOl ;
Ohio 43S; Maryland 1871; West
Virginia 3al; Tennessee 81. Total
2,5Sl.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-12-13

Eg- A paper vas found on the farm
formerly occupied by a Mr.. Sheets
which has created a considerable sen.
sation. 1t will DO remembered that u
few years ago Sheets committed suicide
by hanging himself. The paper now
found reads: Il killed James Casey
for SlOO, and now hang myself"
This was duly signed by Sheets. The
james Casey named was au lrishman
whose body was found in the West
Fork short time previous to the sui
eide. The last seen Of the freshman
alive was at the house Of some friends
where hc spent the evening. His body
was found in the river by Charley Golf
who was out boating, and it was gen.
orally supposed that on going home in
the darkness Of the night he fell over
the river bank and was drowned. No
suspicion was had Of a murder. Sheets
was wcll.to.do farmer, somewhat Civ.
en- to dissipation. aud there could have
been no reason for his doing the muir.
der unless it was to rob. At any rate
the old stained paper that has just been
found indicates foul play, aud tho cop.
fcssion may be taken as true. Clarks.
burg Telegram.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-12-13

Eg AN INDIAN RELIC "A stone
pipe was found on tho farm Of Samuel
Goodman, oil Hackers Creek. whioh is
supposed to have belonged to Chief
Tecumsch. Tradition says. that on
one Of the raids the Indians made in
this county; Tecumsell lost bis pipe,
aud that he and his tribe spent consil.
enable time looking for tit being
thought that with the loss Of bis Pipe,
Tsculnsch's fame as a warrior was
gone. From what We were told. it
certainly is an old relic Of some kind
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-12-13

Ez-Es the House Of Delegates OF
Saturday, the 18th, ult., \ resolution
was adopted, requiring the Attorney.
General to assist in protecting the PEG.
pie Of Wayne county in the suit against
them by New York capitalists, who
claim large amount Of land over
there, bought and occupied many years
by the citizens.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-12-13

re- c. NJ. WILLIAMSON, ESQ . Of
Warth's Bottom, jackson County. cali.
ed at our Office one day last week. and
exhibited 10 US some relics which he
had recently discovered in the cxcaya.
ton ofan Indian mound near his place
The mound is Of the class attributed
to the ancient mouhd builders, who,
at some remote aud indefinite period
inhabited tho greater portion Of ,hi:
country. Mr.. WilliamsOn's excavation
had not progressed very far, but sufli'
cicntly to indicate the presence Of The
dead and the location Of many Of those
peculiar ornaments and trophies, sup
posed to have been treasured by ouI
ancient abOrigiucs.
Slr. Williamson found massive
skull. which, judging from the sur.
rounding circumstances, he concluded
had once hold the b-ain Of some King
or ruler; also q strin, Of ornaments,
about five feet long. made from human
bones. generally in tho shape Of beads
lie further found mass Of handsome
and curiously carved crockcry-warc
made principally from muscle shells
and number Of pipes, darts and ode
weapons.
Mr. Williamson is continuing Iii
labor in cxcayating, and is continual,
finding triukcts, full particulars o
which we will furnish us soon as Mr.
Williamson has concluded his discov
cries. -Parkersbwg Sentinel.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-12-13

Ross & Vandcrvort have just re.
cciyed their second invoice Of Hats and
Caps, in all the newest Fall Styles, for
men, youths. boys and children. If
you wish anything desirable in this
line We would advise you to give them
a call aud sec their styles AMI prices
before making 4 purchase.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-12-13

.luSlC, EHDFoiueFy anu rhhey WIN.
AT Rules held in the Clerks Office Of tho
County Court Of Brnxton county, on tho
first Monday in December. 1875.
jacob 5. IIyer and Adam ]. Hyer, merchants
and partners trading und,r the firm mans
and style on. S. !Iyer Co., plaintih''
VS..
Abel N. LoLgh, SheriiIof Braxton county,
and us such administrator OF lydia Bar
nett, deceased, late Lydia DutIiieli, Jas
per huffman and Sarah Ann, his wife, late
Sarah Ann Duiiiir!d, heirs at law OF said
Lydia Barnett, deceased, md Others, de-
irldants.
IN CuAScERY.
The object Of this suit is 10 make liable q
ira CT Of land containing - acres, lying
in BruXtoI county, on the waters OF Vo!t
Creek, Tor debt due plaintiffs by Lydia
Barnett, in Ter life time, the title Of which
is now vested In her heirs NJ law.
And it appearing by affidavit filed that tho
defendant jasper Huffman and Sarah Ann
huffman, his wife, lHtu Sarah Ann Quilted,
heirs Mt law Of Lydia Barnett, deceased, re-
not residents OF this State, it is ordered that
they appear here nj rules 10 be held in tho
Clerks Office of said Court, on the last
Monday in December, 1875, md do what IS
necessary 10 protect their interest in this
suit. TcS,c:
VIII C0RLEY. Clerk.
VIM Newton pa decG4w
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-12-13

EFT DIrD.-On Monday, the 9Th
inst, EruEL, daughter of Mr.. aud
Mrs. VIM. Il. Lively aged ) years.
Irccp not Tor her who Gie,l-
For she sleeps and isat rest;
Aud the couch wherein she licth,
Is the green earth's quiet breast"
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-12-13

"A. A. LEWIS still sells Dry
Goods, Clothing. Groceries, NC, as
low as the lowest. lie has just re-
ceivcd a large stock of goods, and
wants his customers to come in and
examine his stock and prices before
purchasing elsewhere.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-12-13

EJ Col. GEORGE Il. LATHAM, has
rented the Heavier House, aud we un.
derstaud, intcuds taking possession the
18th Of the moath. We have every
reason to believe that tho Colonel will
keep good house, and that bis esti.
mablc wife will make an excellent land
DISQUALIFICATION Dcltu.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-12-13

- New TINE TABLE On and
after October 81. 1875, trains on the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad will run as
follows
Trains Going Nes.-due at ClarksLurg.
No llO-daiIy-stops at all
stations 4::222 p m
No l12-daily, except Suu-
days 3:13 a in
No 1l4-daily except Mon
days GAL q m
No. ll6-daily, except Sun
days,stop, at all stations 6:5S q m
Trains Going East.
No 1O5-daily-stops at all
stations 1l:47 a In
No 1Ol-daily, except Sum-
days 9:O1 P m
No 1l3-daily, except Mon
days $3.50 a III
No ll5-daily, except Sun
days, stops at all stations 1855 m
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-12-13

A new lot Of Hamburg Trimming,
the latest novelties in Ladies' Silk
Ties and | Handkerchief, Hosiery.
Gloves and Toilet articles, in great va
ricty, at Ross & VanderyOrt's Cheap
Cash Store,
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-12-13

LIZ WE cal! attention to the alvcr-
tisemcnt of Miss l.. 7. Schmitt, to be
found in another column. She is an
experienced teacher, and we recon-
mend her Us such. For further par
ticulars, call at the residence Of Jacob
Schmitt.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-12-13

IL A CONVENTION has been called
to meet in Wheeling, December Is and
16, to organize q State Temperance
Association. Temperance Societies.
Leagues, &c. asc requested to send
delegates. The Gull is siglcl by Revs.
Ball, Nlofet aud BristOw, aud HOus
Wiley, Berkshire, GoH. Scott and 9TH
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-12-13

EJ- IT has been suggested that our
City Fathers have stone crossings put
up at tho corner Of Alley Canal and
Centre Streets. 1t ought certainly to
DO done, and that soon.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-12-13

TT NorlcE.-I hereby notify oil
persons indebted to me on store account
u come forward aud settle at once, or
| will b, compelled to put the accounts
out for collection. j. H. CLIFTON,
lIcs!on, Dec. CO 10.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-12-13

ES a TEMPERANCE Meeting va.
held yesterday, by some Of our promi
uent business men and a number o
clcrgymcn, when it was decided to hold
n State Temperance Convention in this
city on Wednesday. December 18th.
The necessary committees were appoint
ed, and large and influential Con-
vcntion may DO looked for Wheeling
Reqister,
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-12-13

EF MARRIED .-Ou the End inst.
BIZ the Rev. S. B. D. ,Pricki,t, at the
residence Of V. Bird, Mr., B. +
Mathews to Miss Clara +. Bridal
Of Lewis.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-12-13

- To ALI WHOM IT Doru Coz.
cEns.-Parties knowing their accounts
to be over 60 days standing, will do
we'll to call and settle Mt once. As
our terms are strictly 60 days. you will
readily SEQ tho Importance Of attending
o this Immediately. Ryan Il Co.
Hsston, Nov. Is
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1875-12-13

- DIX. A. NJ. DENT has. located
permanently in Weston for the practice
Of his profession. Having attended a
thorough course of lectures ut Sterling
Medical College, after an experience OF
twelve years as practical druggist, tho
Doctor has obtained not only an &C.
cura,c knowledge of diseases, but also,
from his long experience as u druggist,
understands perfectly, the properties of
medicines, and their application in the
treatment. Of disease. Tho Doctor
can DO found ut his residence on Centre
Street, nearly opposite the Court House.
All calls, uight AID day, promptly at
tended to.