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The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-24

C.s- Rev. SAMUEL CLAwSoS will
preach in the Presbyterian Church
morning aui night. Sunday, January
%.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-24

w VEsus will be the evening
star until July IA. In honor of leap
year, of course. Eclipse Of tho sun
March rs.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-24

Ell TAx-PAYgEs will takc notice
that there is interest accruins on taxes
now, and they will save trouble and
expense by calling at the Sheriff's Office
on Saturdays and paying over, or be
ready when called upon ut their homes.
A. ". WooDFoRp, Skcrf.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-24

fF MrRoEn has become the order
Of the day Our State exchanges are
filled with long accounts of tho most
brutal murders in different sections.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-24

rS- BARBOUR CouxrY AuEAD.-Tht
..cu,est" State ticke. ye. suggested i,
proposed by u Barbour county cores
Oouden, Il the Buckhaunou D,hu
), runs rs follows:
Governor. General Alder, CT
Roger Judge Of the Court Of
Appeals, Mnjor.General Samuel :
Woods; Congress, 2ud district, &
Mujur Thomas 4 Bradford; Judge :
Of Circuit Court, 10 place Of Hon :
Juhu Branuoa, tiekrted also for -
the Court VI Appeals. Hon Frank
" oods, late OF the University Of :
West Virgins; Secretary Of State. :
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-24

~ PAY UP-Ar 0ScE.-Noticc
having heretofore been given to parties
indebted to the late firm Of Dr. &. B
Simpson and Allen S. Peterson we
again, aud for the last time. notify
II concerned that these accounts
MUST be settled by the lst Of March
G. B SIMPSON & Co.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-24

- A CARD.-7o Whom il may
Concern. This is to certify that s. i
Barrett. of Weston. West Virgins, is
my only authorized agent for the sale
,ftlic Peloubct. Pelton & Compauy's
Standard Organs, for Lewis and I'D.
joining counties.
JouS n. HALE.
Pinsbury, Pa
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-24

EJ IN the cases of nine or ten
murders committed in Knnawha coun.
ty since tho war, 10 murderer has
been hung.
No murderer has been hung 10
this county since its formation.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-24

E5- NEW YEAR's CALLS being 10
order, AlcsSrs. John Il. Ryan l. Co..
desire to call upon all Indebted to
them to call and settle at once. All
accounts for the old year must DO
Strengthened during tho prcssn, month.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-24

Go to J. A. Barns for your cakes.
crackers, 80, Main Street.
A good stock Of Groceries constantly
on hand At j A. Barns.
Fresh bread every day at. ]. A.
Barns.
Go TO J. a. Barns and get tho best
aud cheapest groceries in Weston.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-24

JANE LEw.-Statcd communications
Jackson Lodge No. IS, A. F. and A. N.
viii be held In their Hall, in Jane Lew, on
tho second and fourth Wednesdays In each
mouth. u. NcWloKibH' We
J. W. JACKSON, Sec,
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-24

Essences of oil kinds at J. A.
Barus',
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-24

Es- VIZ are now prepared to fur
nisll mcrthlnts with paper sacks, wrap.
ping paper, &c. on short notice.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-24

Best quality Of Tea at j. A. Barns
Choice miuce.meat, peach butter and
,pple butter for sale ut j. A. Barns'.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-24

The best eau dies 10 Weston 4. ]
A. Barns.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-24

Barns has Goo assortment. Of
Christmas Goods.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-24

Ladics,yOu eau &c. good Boulevard
Skirt at loss & Vaudsruor.'s for 80
cents,
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-24

Dn GEoWGE Il. MonRls. Of the Grin
of Morris. Jarrett & Ilall, Dentists,
all. 9TH Avenue. PiItsburg. Pa, will
visit this place twice year-spriug
aud misunderstanding others report
to the contrary.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-24

Go to A. Burns for your Canned
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-14
Conventions.
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC
DEMOCRATIC STATE,

at 81. Louis, Tuesday, June 81. Each state has
d elegates at large and from each congressional
d istrict
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-14
SOUTsEsaN HOTEL!
Fronting on 18th, 9Th, and WalnutSts,,
ST. LOUIS. O.. Observation-Disclosures
LAvEI11E, WARNER + co.. Props

LAvEI11E. WARNER + co.. Proprs
The Southern Hotel is first class in all its appoint.
ments. Its tables arc at all times supplied in the
greatest abundance with all the delicacies the may
kcts afford Its clerks and employees are all poll
and attentive TO the wants of the guests al tn,
Hotel.
e There is an improved elevator leading from the
first floor to the upper one.
Railroad and Steamboat Ticket Office. New
Stand and Western Union Telegraph Office in Ro
unda of the Hotel
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-14
G.. MI, KELLER. ]
THOMAS YATES.

IS PREPARED TO Do PLUMBING IN ALL ITS
] branches, also, Gas aud Steam Fitting
Call and have esiifna; as.t fore your
work done by ether partier
THOMAS Al g. tIaNne- tIinrk IsintlG.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-14
BUSINESS CARDS.
John 3. HAWLEY

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
n Olicein Bengston's Block, Illinois St., Rock +
and, Illinois 3-13d&w6m
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-14
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY,

at Springfield, Thursday. June %, to choose dele
gates TO st. Louis. Rock Island county is entitled
TO delegates.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-14

For Book BINDING or Ruling, 60 to
THE ARGUS Bindery. No better work
can be done in this vicinity. Prices reason
able, Work done quick. Leaye orders
at The Argus Counting Room, opposite
the Post office. #
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-14
Enamelied Pipe.

TRY THE ENAMEILED PIPE. 1T WILL Non
] Rust or crack and COSTS only trite more than
common iron pipe. Is positively TIE Rest thing
for water service pipe. h&ye the exclusive agency
for Rock Island FRED HASS.
Store in Star Block.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-14
WALL STREET SPECULATION.

The reliable house Of ALEX. FRoTmNGHAM & Co.
No II Wall Street, New York, publish a hand some
eight page weekly paper, called the Weekly FiRdn
cidt Report, which they send free to any address.
In 'ditlon to large number Of able editorials on
financial and business topics, it contains very full
and accurate reports of the sales and standing OF
every bond stock and security dealt in at the Stock
Exchange. Messrs. FBoTHNGHAM & Co., are very
extensive brokers, of large experience and tried
integrity. In addition to their stock brokerage
husiness, they sell what termed privileges"
or Puts and Calls now OF the favorte meth
DDS of legitimate speculation. Their advice is very
valuable, and by following 1t, many have made for
tunes.-New York Metropolis.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-14
McELHERNE & O'MA1
NJ. STURGEON. LUCIAN ADJ
STURGEON g. ADAMS,

ATTORNEYS AND CoUNsELoRs AT LAW
~ Office in Mitchell & Lyndes block Rock Island
IL Have complete set Of Books Il Abstracts o
Title VI Lands in Rock Island County.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-14
ssG 4. IA, h ~ e r -
HOUSE.

Cor, Michigan Az, and jackson Street,
CHICAGO, -. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
THIS elegant hotel acknowledges no rival either
| in its management appointments or location.
In the latter respect it affords its guests charming
aud unohstruccd view from two Of its lofty fronts,
OF Lake Michigan far at the eye can reach. the
finest watersCape view in America. Il diagOnalIy
opposite the Great Exposition Building, and but
one block from the WABASH Avenue amp State St,
lines of bOrse Railway, leading to all parts OF the
city, rnd convenient 10 places OF Amusement. II
has go large and elegantly furnis, ed rooms with
all modern Improvements. including Tufts Passen-
ger Elevator. c. Il, GAUBERT, Proprietor.
FRANK w ENTHOITu. hipf Clprk
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-14
$lOS.552,2OO
WATCH BUYERS ATTENTION

Y ulTGCts t1e alIcT
, the purchase CT
Watches to the SUI
periority of the
Nickel Movement
Watches, made by
the Messrs. POBEL
& CoTRvoIsTBR, OF
Switzerland. Gents
and Ladies' sizes
in Stem aud Key
Winders.
Those Watches
have Equilibrium
Escapem'ts. Cbre
nometer balance,
Ruby Pallet, TEN.
pered and harder-
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-14
MEDICAL.
SYMPTOMS or WORMS.

VNHE CountenanCe is pale and leaden-
| colored, with occasional fuShes, or
4 circumscribcd spot on one or both
cheeks; the eyes become dull; the pupils
dilatc; an azure semicirCle runs along
the lower eye-lid; the nose is irritated,
swells, and sometimes bleedS; a swell
ing OF the upper lip; occasional head
ache, with humming or throbbing Of
the ears an unusual secretion of saliva;
Shiny or furred tongue; breath very
foul, particularly in the morning; ap-
petite variable, sometimes voracious,
witha gnawing sensation ofthe stomach,
at others, entirely gone feeting pains
in the stomach ; occasional nausea and
vomiting violent pains throughout the
abdomen; bowels irregular, at times
costiye stools Shiny not unfrequently
tingcd with blood belly swollen and
hard urine turbid; respiration occa-
sionally difficult, and accompanied by
hiCCough; cough sometimes dry and
conclusive; uneasy and disturbed sleep,
with grinding of the teeth; temper
variable, but generally irritable, &c.
Whenever the above symptoms
are found to exist,
DR.. c.. McLANE'S VERMIFUGE
VIII certainly effect a cure.
IT DOES NOT CONTAIN MERCURY
in any form; it is an innocent prepa-
ration, net capable Of doing the slightest
injury 10 the most teRaer infant.
The genuine DR.. McLANE's VERNn-
FUGE bears the signatures of c. McLANE
and FLEMING BROS. on the wrapper.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-14

in the court house, Saturday, June II, to choose
county committee, and delegates to the state con-
ventlon.
Connecticut western news., 1876-08-25
A Mineral Spring.

In Washington recently a mineral spring was discovered, and the water sold readily at one cent glass. A local paper says that an iror pipe was driven into n ass of reeking filth, and calls it mineral. It adds |: If it had been called animal water it would have been correct. But he says it has iron in it. No doubt of it. Old hoops. greasy kettles, sooty stovepipes and pieces of filthy stoves have been covered up in the various fill ings which have gradually filled up the once wide Iiber creek.
 It is the testimony of all writers on the subject that some of the foulest water on the earth is to be found in wells in cities, although it may be clear and cold. It is also the testimony of all chemists that there are many proper ties in water that cannot be detected by the closest analysis. Such would doubt less be the result with this water if it was analysed. But as we know the sources from which it comes we can give 8 better analysis than any chemistry. In one hundred parts there would be about five per cent. of old iron, seven of old shoes, three of old harness, nine of old clothes, fourteen of dead cats, rats and dogs, thirty-five of sinks, and seven teen of stables with the remaining ten per cent. composed of the other foulness of 8 great city.
Connecticut western news., 1876-08-25
Domestic Infelicity.

Francis McMahon lived with his wife, two daughters and as many sons in New York happily until about four months ago, when he took to liquor, and hardly a night passed without some of the household being beaten by the father. The sons, who are hard working youths, finally became tired of his brutality and left their home. Then his temper be- came worse, and his wife and daughters were in constant dread of him.
 His sons, Francis, aged eighteen, and William, aged twenty-three, went to their fathers house to visit the mother, when the father, who was quarreling at the time, kicked one of his daughters in the side. This so enraged the sons that they set upon their father and beat him in shocking manner. Francis drew a revolver and was about to fire when checked.
 The father caused the arrest of the sons, and they were taken to the po- lice court, where he entered Q complaint against them, for which they were put under $1. GOO bail each by the justice. The mother then swore that her hus- band was 8 dangerous man, and had threatened to kill her. The justice, upon hearing this, held the husband iu $70O l,oil
Connecticut western news., 1876-08-25
A Spanish Trophy.

The Spaniards in Puerto Principe have 8 curious cannon captured from the Cubans. It is about three feet long, three inches in diameter at the mouth, and about an inch thick, and appears to have been made by binding and twisting bands of raw leather hide around the center-piece, which seemed to be one entire piece; smooth throughout it's bore, into sort of basket twist, and then few bands of plain hoop iron add ed to fix it to a small wooden carriage not very formidable looking piece in appearance, but capable, with small charge of powder, of throwing shell or grenade some distance. The insurgents make and use a number of such pieces, but they quickly become useless.
Connecticut western news., 1876-08-25
Cormorant Fishing.

The London NeaUS says: A very surf ous sport is gaining ground in this country. The use of cormorants for fishing purposes has been practiced for centuries by the Chinese, who carefully train these birds to deliver their prey uninjured to their master instead of ap- propriating it to their own use, and from China and other Oriental countries 1t has been brought to England. Cormo
 rant fishing recalls, in measure, the old days of falconry, with the exception that while the feats of the trained hawks and falcons were performed in lair, the performances of the "sea crow" as the French call it, take place in the wa ter. With 8 ring placed round their necks to prevent them from swallowing their booty, though well trained birds will dispense with this restraint, the cormorants plunge at given signal into the water, and hardly ever fail to bring up fnny prize. Their broad webbed feet and their thin, keel shaped body, admirably adapt them for swimming aud diving, and they will often use their short, stiff wings as an additional means of propulsion. So swift are they and so sudden their descent, that the nimblest fish cannot escape them. If they seize their prey otherwise than by the head they ascend to the surface, and, quickly jerking 1t into the air, will adroitly catch 1t as it falls headforemost. The appearance of number of cormorants thus engaged, and regularly bringing their booty to their owners hand, is 8 very pleasing sight. Thus employed they will continue fishing, with but little intermission, and with the occasional encouragement of handful of the small fry, for several hours together. Otters, indeed, can be trained to act in similar manner. and if this mode of fishing is likely to become at all general it will of Parliament. Under the salmon able on instruments used for the question for the lawyers whether c
 cormorant" can properly be called ar
 instrument" engaged in pursuit oi salmon, while it is only an "aquatic to-
 tipalmate at other times. There are
 at any rate, few kinds of sport which are not open to objections from which cor
 morant fishing is free. Cormorants mus have fish to eat, and it is no more crue
 to let them feed themselves in the pres
 ence of admiring spectators than to catch the fish first of all in a net. It i even superior to the ancient falconry since the winged prey of the hawk Is more sensitive animal than the finn, prey of the cormorant, and the fish d. , not probably feel any pain i'll their igno minious descent, headforemost, into tn capacious beak of their captsr.
Connecticut western news., 1876-08-25
Vegetine has never failed to cure the most inflexble case of capker.

MANY who suffering from the effects of the wa-m weather and are debtated advised by physicians to take moderate of whisky two three times during the day. In little while those who adopt this advice frequently the number of drinks and in time become confirmed inebrates. beverage which will not thirst for intoxicating Hquors and which intended especially for the benefit of debilitateo persous whether at home abroad, is Dr. Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic. Containing the juices of many medi herb this preparation does not create appetite for the intoxicating cup The nourishing and liesup po1n properties of valuable natural productions contained in 1t and well known to medical men have most strengthening influence. single bottle of the Tonic will demonstrate its valuable qualities. For debility arising from sickness exeron from whatever wine gassful of Sea Wood Tonic taken after meals w strengthen the stomach and create an appetite for wholesome food. To all who arc about leaving their homes desire to say that the excellent effects of Dr. Schencks reasonable remedies Ssa Weed Tonic and Mandrake Pills, particularly evident when taken by those who arc njurously affected by change of water and diet No should leave home without taking supply of these safeguards along. For sale by all Druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1876-08-25
A Second Joan of Arc.

The Paris correspondent of the Lon don Telegraph says It appears that Mile. Mercus, the young lady who is playing the part of Joan of Arc in the Herzegovina, is of Dutch nationality. She is about thirty years of age, of diminutive stature, dark, and not handsome. She has squandered away the greater part of large fortune in the realization of her romantic dreams; nevertheless she is still in possession of more than seventy thousand pounds sterling. Her first fancy was to erect a Protestant temple at Jerusalem, in front of the monument supposed to be our Savior's comb. The temple, which cost e14, 900, still exists. Mile. Mercus present ambition is to command bat tery of artillery, and she recently gave 9l, 200 for the purchase of guns, but the gentleman intrusted with the money suddenly disappeared, and nothing far ther has been heard of him. This ex- traordinary lady is not admired here, having supported the French Commune, and approved of the archbishop's assas- sination. She spends her time running after battlefield adventures wherever they are to be encountered, and, if pub lie rumor be correct, is rather to be compared to Lola Montes than to the Maid of Orleans.
Connecticut western news., 1876-08-25
A Damper.

A vain and loquacious young man, who fills clerkship in a gas company, visited witty young lady the other evening, with whom he had but a ght acquaintance, and, upoh el.terins the parlor, commenced a stream of talk, which he kept up for about fifteen min utes, without atfording her an oppor- tunity to get in word. He finally rested for lack of breath, and then the disgusted damsel quietly asked :: " Mir. T., what are you chargiJg for gas now By the thousand feet 1 mean" Mir. T. gave the subject some moments silent consideration, ard then, rising slowly from his chair, cast upon his fair com panion a look of She deepest reproach, and passed softly out "where the stars were shining"
Connecticut western news., 1876-08-25
HydrOphObia in France.

Some information has recently been published regarding hydrophobia and the treatment of dogs Curing the sea- son in which hydrophobia is supposed to regularly break out in France, which may be interesting to this country. In Paris, to take an example, all unmuz- zled dogs are taken possession of by the police, but, instead of being indis- criminately slaughtered, are taken up to what is known as " La Tourriere, a sort of reception house for dogs, and in which good care is taken of the animals until they are claimed. They are di- vided into two classes, valuable and valueless. The former are kept eight days; after that time has expired, if they are not called for, they are put up to sale by auction, and, iu the event of no purchaser being found for them, they are hung up in the yard of "La Tour riere." The dogs considered of less value, or more likely to go mad, are al- lowed only forty.eight hours grace, when they are summarily hanged. Their carcases are sold to whoever cares to buy such carrion at seventy centimes per head, and tho ugly suggestion is made that it is at the time dogs are oAAuSutSfei tIlt6 FeQhrkADly me S0uS- ages are to be had cheap. Be that as it may, it would appear that, in spite of the precautions taken agaiust hydro phohia, many bad cases of it occur in Paris. One of these is peculiar, as show ing how long time may elapse before the hateful virus of the disease takes effect. A man who was bitten by mad dog was taken to hospital, where he received such attention that in short time he was discharged as cured. Some weeks passed, and the man appeared tc be enjoying his usual health, when he was suddenly seized with hydrophobis in it's worsS form. The result was that he rushed into the street foaming at the mouth, and in such state of madness that every one fled before him, and he died only short time after he was SC cured and placed once moro in hospi tal. French science has yet to show { better cure for incipient hydrophobia- or bite of dog that may, for aught tho bitten person knows, be mad-than tn, heroic one of cauterizltion.
Connecticut western news., 1876-08-25
notice of their discharge. The report was

notice of their discharge. The report was agreed to:
 Mir. Rusk (Rep j. of Wisconsin, from the conference committee on the bill to regulate the distribution Of artificial limbs to soldiers and sailors, made report, which WAS agreed to.
 Mir. Randall (Dem.). of Pennsylvania, from the committee of conference, made report on the Legislative, Executive and Judicial Apprc- priation bill MT. Holman (Dem. ), of Indiana, desired to have separate vote cn the amend ments in regard to salary, but was informed by the Speaker pro tenI. that the conference re- port must be acted on as 8 whole. The report was agreed to without discussion or division.
 Mir Randall (Dem.) ), of Pennsylvania, sub mtted the report of the conference committee 6n the Indian Appropriation bill. Agreed to without distdssion.
 The Speaker laid before the House mes. sage from the President in regard to tn River and Harbor bil stating that if it had been compulsory to expend the money therein ap- propriated, he would have vetoed it, but as it was not he would take care that no public money should be expended on useless works, or upon aby that were not clearly national. The message created quite senration, and after an excited discussion. was referred to the committee on commerce.
Connecticut western news., 1876-08-25
The Earth Treatment for Ulcers.

The dry earth treatment for ulcers is found quite successful. Large, sloughy ulcers, after being washed, are covered with thick layer of earth, over which wet paper is placed as a support, the whole being neatly bandaged. In few days the ulcers begin to clear, and when the surfaces look healthy and granulat- ing, u dressing made us follows is used: A piece of muslin the size of the ulcer is immersed in carbolic oil, in the pro- portion of one part acid to ten parts cocoanut oil; with this the sore Is GOV s.aGi, a..,: s7S1 ]: 3a-y o....:l ::: sl srllacc1 |, and then moistened earth and baudage In a short time the healing process manifests itself satisfactorily, while all odor is entirely removed.