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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22
Minor Notes.

Now and then we have occasion TO COM
plain Of the mutihton Of bills posted by rs
upon the corner Of the FRsE Pass building.
To be as charitable as possible, we attribute
it to the ignorance of the offending parties
Probably not being able to read, they imagine
the bills put there for cigar lighters.
The Romncy hteGjgncer Of last week al
nouncel the arrival there of Gov. Jacob The
special object Of his visit was 10 inter in the
Indian Mound Cemetery the remains of his
only son. Douuivan, youth Of ii years who,
prior to his death at Charleston, in March,
1874. expressed desire to be placed there.
The Misses Jennie and Adlie Ware, after a
visit of some twelve months 10 Mr.. George W.
Stally and family cf this city. and other friends
in this county. Wednesday Of this week re-
turned to their hon. in Charie'town, West
Virginia. Chester tINl Cor. Of 81 Louis Re
publican.
1t will be gratiEing to the Western friends
Of the above named young ladies to know that
they arrived safely and were cordially received
by their fr ends at honc.
The Whitman Company has engaged Com
cert Hal" for three or four nights OF next
week, beginning Monday, Gath instant. We
learn from our up the VALLEY exchanges and
papers in various parts Of Virginia, that this
Company more than holds Us own in every
particular.
At Concert Hall tonight friday Drama
tic ainmant.-including Gifts for each
person in attendance, as per announcement in
hills. the highest prize to be SIS Bracelets
viii be given for the benefit Of the Mechanics
Band
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22
Trial upon a Serious Charge.

founders aud that Sutherland and lantis,
two young men Of Hlrpcr's Ferry, charged
with Arsou-ihc burning Of Mr.. Eiein S barn,
in Maryland, will be tried at the present term
Of the Washington County, Md Court
The charge is a serious one, and If Substantial
ted, under the laws Of Maryland the punish
meut is Of a very grave character. They will
be ably defended by Charles Davies, Esq, OF
Harper's Ferry, aud Maj. H. kyd DousIas ct
Hsgerss0wn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22
Preaching Notices.

The Rev a. C. Hopkins having gone TO st.
Louis 10 attend the sessions Of the General As
eemby, aud expecting to be absent several
weeks, bis pulpit, on Sunday next, 2Srd iu-
slant. will be occupied by Rev. Mr.. Lafevre
on 9 afternoon Of that day the same gentle
man will preach at Beulah.
On Sunday, S0th, Rev. Mr.. Tongue will
supply the Pulpit Of the Presbyterian Church
10 this place.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22
DIED.

In this county. on the 10th day Of Nav. 1875
Mr.. CALEB WOODLEY, formerly Of this town
aged about SO years.
At Little Georgetown, Berkeley county, on the
9th inst, Mis-. MAMIE WOLF, in the STth year
of her age.
In Gerardstowp, Berkeley county, on the III
inst. after a prot7acted illness. Miss JENNIE w.
McE0WN. daughter OF John McKown, deceased.
Neor Little Georgetown. Berkeley county,
April Il, Of heart disease, Mr.. DAVID II. MIL
LER, in the Gath year OF his age.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22
MARRIED.

On the 18th inst. in Chsrestnwn. bv the Rev.
:. q. Ferguson. Mr. w T. GORE and Miss MAR
GARET A. CONNER.
On the 18th inst. in Challsstown. bv the Rev.
s. G. Ferguson, Mr.. GEO. IL. RHINEMAN and
Miss SARAH Z. BOYD.
At the residence Of the brides father. Nav lth.
by Rev. A. NJ Evers. Mr.. JOHN y. RURKHART
and Miss KATURAH 5. ALBA'GH. daughter
Of Rev. @. w. Albaugh, Of Martinsburg.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22

Amen, ths pouoduasers iniiia! raid on the
Door c7uiaes last week in that city, the Wash
iuglcD S:ar says:
Nine million dogs snapped, and snarlsd, and
orowIsd. and howlei. and barked. and below
Cd aud ripped and to.e around town last night.
Mac million Grgs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22

Dr.. Bulls Vegetable Pills for the cure of Liver
Complaint. Bilious Affections, Headache, and es-
pecially Sick Headache, Pain in the Side. Stom-
ach. Back or Intestines. Sick Stomach. Giddiness,
Dimuess of Sight, Weak Nerves, Loss Of Appe-
,ite Cos;ivencss Dyspepsia, Deraugemeut of the
Kidneys and all delicate Female Complaints
For sale BY all druggists at % cts box.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22
NEW GOODS.

7 HAVE just received general stock Of Fresh
] Family Groceries, and invite purchasers and
consumers to examine and price before buying
They will find il to their advantage to do so.
Respectfully,
April IL. 1875 W. EBl.
WHITE Granite Ware, the largest stock and
w and best assortm ent embracing Plain White
and Decorated Chamber Sets, for sale By
April II, 1875. W. EBY.
HARDWARE.-Tabl and Pocket Cutlery,
Casters, Shears and Scissors, Razors and
Straps, for sale by W. EBl.
T ONG Handle Shovels, Forks. Garden Spades,
| Hoes and Rakes; also, Floral Hoes. for sale By
April II. 1875. w. EBY.
MILK Crooks, assorted sizes, just received and
lNl for sale by
April II, 1878. W. EBY.
PAINTED Tabs, Buckets, Brooms, Market and
Clothes Baskets, just received, for sale by
April "a. 1874. W. EBf.
CUCUMBER Pickles by 100 or dozen for sale by
" April "a, 1874. W. EBf.
A ROMATIC, for Laundry use, Soap tery cheap
N for sale By w EBl.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22

DEpor AGENT APPuNTED-M r. Jos. p.
Ward. who has for some days been peftrru-
ing the duties Of temporary B. & o. Depot
Agent at this point, has been regularly APP
pointed permanent Agent for Charlestown.
The new appoin,ee, so far as we have observed,
is polite and accommodating gentleman, and
we have no doubt, that whilst be will jealous
" guard the interests Of the Company in
whose employ he is engaged, at the same time
his business intercourse with our people will
prove mutually agreeable and pleasant
Spirit.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22

Best assortment Of Groceries and the cheapest
in the State, at FRAZER 4 BISHOPS, Martins
burg. W. Va.
For good crop of Corn, use FRAZER BlSH-
ops Star Raw Bone Phosphate.
Extrs dne ground Blue Windsor Plaster, very
cheap, at FRAZER BISHOPS, Martnsburg,
W. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22

Immense Stock, extra inducements, Good:
cheap, at Goldsmith's Twin Fronts, 10 & q,
Read advertisement.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22
Notice.

HAVING determined TO make change 10 our
business, it is important that all OF our ac-
counts should be settled at once. Our customers
will oblige us by calling promptly as we need mo-
nev. STUMP a HAWKS.
Nav l. 1875
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22
A New Stock.
A Full Line and Cheap as inc
Cheapest!

TTAyIyG much enlarged and newly RENTED
throughout my old established GkoCEhi
II0CSE on the corner of Maine and Lawrence
Streets, have just received and have on sale al
the most reduced prices, IS choice ana varied as
sortment of Merchandise in my line as ever before
offered in the town. The stock OF
SUGARS, COFFEES. TEAS, SlRUPS,
New Orleans slolasses, Spices, Cheese, Crackers,
Maccaron, Canned Fruits, Jellies. Pickles, dc. Is
full and complete aud of the very best quality. a
large and beautiful assortment OF
QUEENSWARE.
Of the latest patterns and at the most reduced pr,
ces. A full line of Glass Ware. Wooden and
Earthen Ware, Flour and Corn Meal, Buckwheat,
Bacon, Lard, Fish, Salt, and every other article
required in the family supplies.
CANDIES, &C.
A large and nice assortment of French aud A.
merican Confcc ions, Raisins, Oranges, Lemons,
Figs. Almonds Nuts, Cakes, Spiced Oysters,
Mince Meat and Brandy Peaches.
A carefully selected stuck OF Chewing and Smo-
king Tobacco, Cigars, Pipes. &C., always on hand.
Va Country Produce will be taken in exchange
at the market price. .r,,y
naoon,bar 10 1SrI-6m
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22

IL Coop ORDER Whilst visiting our
County Jail several days since, we we're
pleased to notice the marked contrast between
its condition and that Of other public build
ings we have sometimes seen elsewhere. In
der the judicious management Of Sheriff Tear
uey and his Deputy, Mr.. Vim. p. Henson,
everything about the building is kept in the
best order. and thorough cleanliness prevails
throughout the eutire prison aud Surroundings.
1t is gratifying to us - observe this conduct
on the part Of the public fii'ers above named,
and we heartily commend them forit.-Spirit
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22

7 IME!LIME!l-SOO Bushels of best Winchester
| Lime, just received, Tor sale by
WASHINGTON & LIPpITT.
April 10, 1875.
G0RN. Oats and Potatoes. We have on hand
I J the best Fertilizers for Corn, Potatoes and
Oats-l0w price and reliable
WASHINGTON LTPPITT.
April 10, 1875.
GARDEN Rakcs, Hoes. Spades and other Gar
X den Tools. for sale bv
April 10, 1875. DUKEG GALLAHER.
CtHOICE Seed Potatoes, AID all kinds Of Garden
Y Seeds, for sale by
April TO- 1915. DUKE GALLAhER.
100 KEGS Nails just received, and for sale,
April 10, 1875. DUKE GALLAHER.
w have Just received Stock or Goods of all
w kinds in our line, which will he sold low.
April 10. 1915. DUKE GALLAHER.
A LARGE stock Of all kinds of Baskets, for
n sale by
April 10. 1875. DUKE GALLAHER.
UTHITEwASU Brushes, Halters, Rope and
w Irvine for ale bv
April 10, 1878. DUKE 1 GALLAHER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22
Notice.
DISSOLUTION.

rJNHE Partnership heretofore existing between
Charles J. Berry, +. W. Berry and James H.
Tinberlake is this day dissolved by mutual con
sent. Mr.. J. II. Timbcrlake retiring. As the bus
mess of tn. firm must be- closed without delay
all parties indebted 10 us are requested to make
prompt settlement. Any member OF the firm Is a u
thorized to sign in settlement:
Ripon, April /, 1875 GIN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22
ueadouarters for Paiatsa and Oils.

Our stock Of Paints aad Oils Is the largest in the
county, and includes an the staple brands IN the
market In connection with other brands. we
handle in large quantities, Lewis Pure White
Lead, MARYLAND Pure White Lead, Best Boiled
aud Raw Linseed Oils Best Coach and Furniture
Varnish, japan and Zine Dryers, Turpentioe, Tar
Paint and Whitewash Brushes, &c. We are AZ. 4
for MI H. KING cos CELEBRAIhD
ENAMEL PAINT This Paint is already mixed
and ready Tor use. u is the best prepared paint
IN the market. having taken the hrs; premium a.
the Cincinnati Exposition. Our stock OF
Wines and Liquors
for medical purposes) is complete. In eonnee-
lion with our large stock OF hue Brandies, Port
sherry aud other Wines we would call the atten-
ton of the public specially % Clemmer's widely
known MOUNTAIN RYE FHiSKY y, an art-
Gle Of rare flavor and quality. printed ana
sis made by Profs. Taylor and PEBBLES, OF the ir
ginia "A, deal College, accompanies each package
Ne confidently recommend IL 90 the trade.
CIGARS AND TOBACCO in iull stock. Fresh
and Warranted GARDEN SEED in endless va
rety.
aE-pFeSCriptiOnS aud Family Recipes &C
.eurately prepared by experienced hands.
John Jay Gilbert.
Nayl5. lS1j-lY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22

At the Third Army Corps banquet in New
York. the FIRST toast. The President, was re-
ceived with mingled Kisses aad Cheers, and its
responee ditto. SiTaws tell etc
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22
For sale by
OYSTERS!

JNRESH OYSTERS to-day and during the sea-
/ SON. by the Pint. Quart or Gallon. Parties
wishing them in large quantities, will be furnished
Oh short notice will furnish them by the plate,
in every style, at the " Old Stand prepared by
my old Cook. ,rr,y
Basement - .berson Building"
Uct 10 1874
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22
PARTNER SHIP.

HAVING purchased the interest OF Mr. j. II.
Timberlake in. the stock OF f. W. Berry
Co, the undersigned have formed a new Partner
ship under the name and style OF Berry Brothers.
and purpose a continuance of the general Mer-
chandise business Returning thanks to our friends
and customers for their patronage to the old firm
yve respectfully solicit continuance Of the same
to the new. CHARLES >. BERRY,
F. W. BERRY.
Ripon APRIL iS75-am.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22
DRUGS and Medicines
- IInl.peI.' Eerl.Y, W. " pa.

At 4I0l'per'ss F'crrN, W q.
THE undersigned. successor 10 c. E. Beller,
having largely increased bis stock Is pre-
Pared 70 oaer to the t-ule goods az The lowest
market prices, for cash. Our stock embraces
full line OF
DRUGS. CHEMICALS. PAT MEDICINES,
TOILET ARTICLES. DYE SFCFfS,
SCHOOL AND BLANK COOKS,
Stationery, G.assr0re. Ftae Co.feei'oHsriss,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22

A horse belonging TO Nj Thadjeus Baney,
attached to a Ro,kaway, on Monday ran from
the west end Of town via Water, Congress and
West streets, and was not arrested until be
reached The Toll Gate in Southern suburbs Of
town. No person 10 the vehicle at the time
aud Notwithstanding the numerous corners
turned aud rough streets and sidIiuss passed, no
damage resulted to vehicle or horse. With
standing such bard knocks made MeSSTs. Hill
bert s. Dooley chuckle over the substantial
manner in which the R1ckaway, manufactured
by them, proved itself to have been made.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22
REMOVED.
LUMBER FOR SALE.

T AM prepared, at short notice, to I'll any orders
or bills for Pine Lumber of the best in Rock
ingham; and to deliver anywhere along the River
or Railroad at low prices for Cash.
JAMES HUFFMAN,
Mt. Crawford, Rockingham county, Va
April 10, ls75-3m.~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22

There is a poem By some thoughtful, though
uusuowo, author going the rounds Of the
press lust now, tie tone Of which We ESevery
veil bni would much prefer to realize ths vi
Sicr. u goes thusly:
we had a dream tie other rizht,
When everything wasstilli
Va creau- we saw lot cf fnisf
~ De- e.. L. r. .-. % .
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22
l. packed from noOr to ceiling With
Boots, Shoes, Caters, Slippers,
Gents Furnishing Goods.

Ready.made Clothing, Hats. OF tho latest stEisi.
Trunks valises, and many other goods too nu-
merous to mention. The public are invited 10 the
Twin Fronts to examine this Mammoth Stock, g.
which constant additions are made. Oar motto
/. Please aad Sell With many thanks for past
iavors, We are, respectfully,
J. GOLDSMITH, Proprietor
c. W. Iit,lcjohn,
n. Trussell, ,,,;.,.,,,
X Walters.
u. Goldsmith.
Nav 8, 1875.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22

WE have on hand and are grinding the Bes
w Blue Windsor Plaster-for sale low fo
Cash. Call at Weirick Weller's new Mill anC
examine. WASHINGTON & LIPPITT.
April II, 1875.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1875-10-28

asterisk we're obtained from concen-
trated tailings that had been treated
once and the free gold obtained be-
fore being put through the process.
There was alse some combination in
the ore that the roasting did not
wholly free.
TIE COST OF TREATING THE ORE AT
GOLD HILL.
Allowing 81 per ton for wear and
tear, In stated to be only 43.27k per
ton. This, taking the lowest assay
made, viz, $3.50 per ton, would still
leave a profit of $2.22H per ton.
The mill in North Carolina works
eighteen tons per day, which wou d
give return profit of over $40 per
day. But taking the general average
Of Yields as stated in the table there
Is found to be within a fraction Of
81 per ton an the So tons worked,
which gives a profit of over $3.50
per ton, or about $2l5 per day. The
process in North Carolina is known
as the "Crosby Process" Mr.. Weth-
erbee having given his old partner
the process for that section of coun-
try.
A company has been formed in
New England 10 treat ores by this
process, and mill is in course Of
completion at Lisbon, New Hamp-
shire. Ii, rs il is held, ores can be
treated by this process at from "a to
IS per ton, and 80 or so per cent,
instead of Is to 40 per cent. of the
gold, as by the old process saved,
then indeed the invention becomes
one of
NATIONAL IMPORTANCE.
If our low grade ores can be worked
at profit of even 50 per ton instead
of from IS to $40 per ton, as 1t is
claimed, there is no computing the
amount of the precious metals-for
silver, and even copper can be re-
covered by the process-that may
be extracted from the thousand of
billions of tons of these ores, which
in truth may be said 40 abound in
New England alone. With such q
vast production of gold as this pro-
cess mises-admitting the claims
made, which will soon be demon
strated-the work of mining will de-
part from its nomadic condition and
settle down into xs quiet and regular
a pursuit as the manufacture of tex
tile fabrics, or OF iron and wood
products. When this turn arrives,
the hard money men can rejoice,
and We can export our gold crops to
the poverty stricken holders OF our
bonds III Europe with the same GER
tainty and regularity that we now
do our cereals, but with the further
certainty of an eager and never-satis-
fed demand for it until the golden
calf is dethroned, which will be
perhaps never.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1875-10-28
THE PRODUCTION OF GOLD.

Il It Chemically - we'll - Me-
chanically Combined with Sui.
vhuretsi-Ths Chemical Theory
"A New Methsd Of Treating
Killing Ores-Water and Asita.
tIen the Agents In the New Pro-
csss-Haccess In NertA Carolina
a Hill Building In New Aamp-
shire-If q Success, the Process
OF National Importance.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1875-10-28
ATWILL q cos
Western Mining Agency !!
240 MONTGOMERY STREET,
SAN FRANCISCO.

Mining Stocks Sold 4 0o0Ghe.
Ofhces in New York, Philadelphia 4 London
Visitors to the city invited to cafl and make
our rooms their headquarters. ... =
Mining Companies Incorporated ana WORK
ing Capital Furnished. ~ 8s
tended TO.
Mines Registered and described.
Information relative to Mines, Ores, seu..
given. l2s-2pw-tml P. o. Box TIL.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-08-27
Boston Wool Market.

august
The total receipts of Wool at this
port during the past week have been s..
600 bales of domestic and no bales of
foreign, against 6,97S bales domestic and
], ,l30 bales foreign for the corresponding
week of last year Total receipts since
January /, 16O,939 bales domestic and
81 ,0S4 bales foreign, against 207 ,4O6
bales domestic and 1888 bales foreign
in 1874, and Isl 1852 bales domestic and
81 ,539 bales foreign for same period in
1873. The sales of the week comprise
B 3,l40,000 lbs domestic and California
fleece and pulled, and--lbs foreign,
making a total of ], ,92S, 900 lbs.
We give below report of the prin-
cipal sales of the week. with the prices:
Domestic Fleece-10.000 lbs unwash.
ed at 35c; 10000 lbs No. Fleece at Soc;
l 900 lbs understandable Mt 3l,; IL, 900
medium nnwashed at 35c, 1000 lbs No
l Ohio at SOC; 10000 lbs medium Ohio
at 47(@48c; 10000 lbs fine unwashed at
29030c; 10000 lbs fine extra Ohio at
46c; 5000 lbs medium unwashed at 800
35c; 5000 lbs medium Fleece ut 48c; 81:
900 lbs Georgia on private terms; 1000
lbs medium Fleece at Acc; 1000 lbs un-
washed and unmerchantabie at 29C932c;
$4,000 lbs double extra No. j Michigan
at 44(145c; $4,000 lbs coarse Fleece on
private terms; $4,000 Ohio at 47c; 2,700
lbs rejections at 47c; 1000 lbs coarse
and cotted at 40c; 10000 lbs Ohio Mt "A
@49c; 10000 lbs Michigan at 441946c;
$500 lbs unwashed at 38c; $4,000 lbs
fine Ohio on private terms; 10000 lbs
Ohio, all grades, at Acc; 25,000 lbs Ohio
on private terme.- Advertiser.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-08-27

The Kingston't n Y. Freeman relates
the following: "a couple who nnder-
took to get married the other dav had
rather troublesome time of it. They
went, accompanied by the bridesmaid
and groomsman. 20 one of our churches,
and were ushered into the sacred edifice
and escorted to the altar bv the sexton,
who, however, got the parties mixed up,
bridegroom, and the bride and grooms-
man in corresponding wrong positions.
The clergyman not noticing the mistake.
went or with the ceremony and began
marrying the bridesmaid to the bride
groom, when the bride served an iniunc-
tion on him by exclaiming that she was
the marrying party. The mistake being
remedied, the Clergyman took another
hitch at 1t, and the performance went
smoothly along until it came time for
the bridegroom to produce the ring es-
sential to the completion of the ceremo-
ny But when that gentleman felt in
his vest pocket it wasn't there; in the
other-not there; in the trowsers pocket
NOT there; and then he dived down to
the bottom of the remaining pocket. and
finally exclaimed, well, sure, there's
hole in me pocket and the ring has
slipped down into me boot And the
only way to finish the job was for the
bridegroom to sit down, pull off his boot,
take ont the ring, pnll on his boot
stand mp like man, put the ring where
it ought TO go, and walk out with his
bride-and all this he did.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-08-27
A Judge that is Needed in Brooklyn.

A officer found two men fighting in
Chatham street with paving stones.
There was enough blood and shouting,
he said. for Central American rerolu-
tIon. On taking them to the station,
they refused to make charges against
each other, so he charged them both
with disor,ierly conduct. The prisoners
called man who had seen it tall-Daniel
Curtin. Mr. Curtin came forward burst
ing with suppressed testimony. "Your
Honor" said he, beginning his evidence
about thirty feet from the stand, and
speaking with a three woman power
'what know ahout it is this. These gen
tlemen are cousins, and about nineteen
years ago"
The Court, with savage glare Stop.
Were these men fighting?"
Mr.. Curtin-"Well, you see"
The Court sternly-"Answer my ques-
ton. Were these men fghting?"
Mr.. Curtin-"Yes
The Court-"That's all. Step down
Five dollars each"
"Bedad," observed an admiring officer
''if they had given the old Judge the
contract for the Beecher trial, he'd have
got out all the facts in twenty foul
hours"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-08-27
A California Tree for the Centennial.

Some time ago we mentioned the fact
that Mr.. Vivian was preparing large
piece Of one of the Tulare County big
trees to exhibit at the Centennial next
year. From T. j. Vivian, his son, We
learn the following facts: THE piece of
timber selected will be sixteen feet long
and twenty-one feet in diameter at one
end and nineteen feet at the other. The
heart of this will be taken out, leaving
only about one foot of the body of the
tree attached to the shell or bark. This
outside shell will then be divided into
eight equal parts, each of which will
weigh 1900 pounds without the bark.
1t is necessary to divide it into this
number of parts in order to allow 1t to
pass through the numerous tunnels be-
tween here and Philadelphia. The
eight parts Will weigh between 10000
and 10000 pounds, and will require two
cars for their transportation. One solid
foot of this tree weighs seventy-two
pounds, being ten pounds heavier than
SO much water. This timber was taken
out of the Gen. Lee, tree 275 feet high
which, had it been sawed into lumber,
would have produced sufficient quaint
ity to have built very respectable
young town or a large ship. 1t contained
more than 100000 feet of lumber, be-
sides, probably, about 200 cords of wood.
The Gen. Grant, a much larger tree
than the Gen. Lee, and the largest in
the world, growing in the same grove, is
left standing probably for the benefit of
future generations. -[Visalia (Cal.,)
Delta.