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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-10-03
Old John Robinson and Ills Zig
Show In this Country.

Hello, Andy, when dye come
down? ?"
"Ah, Robb, how do you do ? 1 came
down this morning.
WHATS the news up in your neigh
borhnod?
"Oh, nothing much, Robb; crops of
all kinds is lOOkin' first rate"
but where arc you goin, now, An
dy?"
Don't you see them children and
the old woman sitting in that wagon
over there by the Court House yard %
Yes, Andy"
"Thcm's mine, and we all come
down to see old John Robinson"
when he's comm here"
"Where in the lords world did you
cum from, Robb, and not know Old
John Robinson was coming to Bristol
on the 9th of October.
"Why, Andy, I've been over in
Indiana buyin' up corn and oats, and
haint seen II newspaper in two
months"
"Robb, I'll tell you what's a fact,
Old John RObinson's cOmmissaries
have been securing the country buyin'
up all the corn and hay they could
find for his big show, and only few
hllules ago lDcJ one Oh lueui IellONS
who asked me if | knew where he
could get thousand bushels of corn"
well, Andy, Pm mighty glad you
told me about that, for / was just on
my way to the depot to try and sell
mine"
Now Robb; you just cum along o.
me, I'm going out back of town on the
commons where Old John has stuck
up his canvas city, 10 get tickets for
the old woman and children, and you
can then see the old man and sell him
your corn"
"All right, Andy, and when We
come back 'spose you and the old wo-
man and children come up to my hous e
and get dinner, and then We'll all go,
and let the children see Old Uncle
John and his Exposition of Worlds
wonders, as he calls il, this afternoon.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-10-03
Valuable Lands for Sale.

" ITH a view to change my bust
W ness, oller for sale my place of
residence, known Us Colamo, living 8
miles east of Bristol, on the A N so
r Il, containing about 700 acres. over
500 acres cleared and in good state of
cultivation. The mansion is of brick.
two stories, with ell and cellars, with
tin roof, and is elegantly finished. 1t
occupies a commanding site, and the
view is extensive and attractive. The
grounds are well improved, and I'd
jOurning them are apple and peach
orchards, with a variety of other fruit
trees of the choicest kind. Altogether
the property is valuable, and with a
small outlay could be made as charm
ing, as it is now very desirable
place.
Beaver creek tTavcrses the farm, af-
fording ample water supply, and upon
1T are two sites admirably suited for
machinery, one adjacent to and the
other Two hundI "A yards distant from
the railroad. Lere are also indica-
tions of iron o. of value.
The land is .vided into three par
GELS, with dive mgs and appurtenances
to each to suit purchasers, as whole
it would max a first-class stock farm.
Also trac of One Thousand Acres,
lying at the mouth of Beavercreell, in
Sullivan county. Tenn, II miles south
of Bristol and six from Union Depot.
This is good farming land, 800 acre s
cleared balance timber of fine quality
There is very fine water power upon
the place sufficient for any kind oil
machinery; would be fine location
for the manufacture of wooden arti-
| cles a great deal of cedar and pine
with other valuable timber abound on
the land and in the vicinity,
Also some smaller tracts of unim.
proved mountain land of good quality
Correspondence solicited.
Address
Col 4 PRESTON,
Box II,
Bristol Tenn,
April IS, '75-tf
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-10-03
Important Discovery.

Messrs. Polk, Miller & Co., Drug
gists of Richmond, are making and
selling a powder which is u perfect
GOd-send to people who are troubled
with BED-BUGs, REACHES, ANTS,
PoTATO-B BUGS, TOBACCO PLANT FLIES
and other insects. 1t is sure death to
the little GREEN BUG which destroys
flowers and plants, and the ladies'
should be delighted. Sample package
by mail for 80 cents. Warranted
non poisonous to human beings.
Can he had of Bunting & Pepper,
and of Dickey & Wright, Bristol.
Ma. 1T.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-10-03
CouQh No More.

Miller's Compound Syrup Of Hore-
hound, prepared by Messrs. Polk
Miller d Co, Apothecaries of Rich.
mond, is the best remedy for Coughs
Colds, HOdrSeneSS, and tickling in the
throat, ever offered to the public. The
physicians of Richmond and 4he sur.
rounding country pronounce It excel.
lent. The proprietors do not keep the
formula from medical practitioners
1t is for sale by druggists and country
merchants throughout the State. Price
21C. per bottle.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-10-03

The Question has often been asked
where can | get my fine watch or
clock properly repaired, so that [
can rely on it. That question can
easily be solved by having yonr
time keepers repaired, adjusted and
cleaned by
A. PIoKEN,
practical matchmaker and ieweler,
from London, England,
Bristol, Va. & Tenn.
June 24.-tf.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-10-03

AT Bamberger's you will find the
novelty Of linen bosom shirts (un-
laundriedD only Sl.25, worth $500.
march est.
Gents reversible Cuffs. (paper) Is cts
per box. March 28,-tf.
For suit of latest style, call on ].
Bamberger & Co.. March 2S.-tf
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-10-03
Fresh Arrivals of Drugs and
Medicines at bunting & Pep
pers, No. q, James
RlOpE

We have a very large and well selec-
ted stock Ofdrugs and chemicals, which
we propose TO sell ut very low rates
for CASH or PROMPT PAYING CUsTO-
MERs Special inducements offered to
Physicians and country merchants
Give us trial. We have received
our supply of fresh and reliable Gar
den Seed We can supply country
merchants with Seeds, on commission.
Also large stock of White Lead,
colored Paints, Oils and Varnishes.
Our Store will be open on Sunday,
for dispensing medicines. from to 8,
A. NJ, and from to u. NJ.
March. left.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-10-03
Do You Want to Paint Your
House ?

If you do, 60 to uniting s Peppers and
make your purchases, where you will find
II large stock of pure White Lead and PRE-
PARED LIQUID PAINT, Of any shade or color,
ready for immediate use.
IL you want to buy window glass at very
low figures, so to uniting X Peppers, near
ly opposite the First National Bank.
Country merchants are informed that
when they want TO replenish their stock of
drugs they can save at least 20 per cent. by
calling on uniting & Pepper, No. &, James
Block.
Ladies', in want Of articles for the Toilet,
will find large assortment at prices to suit
the times.
Sept. 81 chn'g.-tf.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-10-03
New Coal Mine.

We are glad to learn that Mr.. NJ.
Dickey is developing a new vein of
bituminous coal, recently discovered
near the lands OF Mr.. Asa Brown,
about five miles from Wytheville,
from which he proposes to supply our
citizens with a superior article OF coal
ut n reduced rate from that which they
have been paying for coal brought
from a distance. Mr.. ID. informs us
that he has driven tunnel about 200
feet in length, with very satisfactory
results. The indications are promis-
ing for an abundant, not to say mex
haustihle, supply of an excellent
quality of COAL Wythe. Enterprise.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-10-03
THE FAIRS.

Wythevillc Fair, October 4th,
9TH and 9th.
Abingdon Fair, October 10th,
18th and 10Th.
Jonesboro' Fair, October 4th,
9TH, and 9th.
Lynchburg Fair, October oath,
25th, 26.h and 9th.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-10-03

For 75 cents you can buy fur hat at
Bamberger's, mayl '76-tf.
Clothing made to order at Bamber-
gers, fit guaranteed, numerous SAM
pies to select from. March 28.-tf.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-10-03

Great bargains in Boys Clothing at
Bamberger's. March 2S-tf
Bamberger is selling summer coats
at so cents striped or plain.
May Is, '76-tf
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-10-03
MILLINERY GOODS,

which is now very complete and is of
fered to the public at low rates for cash.
A Misunderstanding department has
been added to the business, and dress
es will be made and fitted in the very
latest Styles. Call at Harmeling's
stand Main street.
April 25th, lS76-tf
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-10-03

Children's suits at Bamberger's for
$3.50. may 10. '76.-tf.
Your attention is called to the Cen
tennial Shirt, finished, excepting but
tons and button-holes. Open back,
fine Iinnen bosom-$l. 25 only.
March 38.-tf.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-10-03
Attention Farmers /!

Don't sell your Wool, but take 1t 10
the Bristol Wooden Mills, and have It
machinery, reduced prices and better
samples.
c. II. LEWIS, Prop.
Bristol, Tenn.
may 80, TO-
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-10-03
For Rent.

A beautiful and convenient dwell
ling IN Bristol. Terms moderate
Apply at this office. Mar. 14-tf.
Bargains in Socks, Hankerchiefs
Umbrellas, at J. Bamberger's.
March 28.-tf.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-10-03
Dedication of the Glade Springs
Church.

The new Methodist Church at Glade
Spring Depot will be dedicated Sun
day the 18th inst. Bishop Wight
man, and other prominent divlnes,
will be present.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-10-03
Blank Deeds

We have printed a limited num-
Der Of Deeds, which are exactly in
conformity to the code, with &C
acknowledgements printed for both
the husband and wife. They are
printed on fine tough Bond Paper,
and will bear folding and handling
without damage. Parties wishing
a handsome statutory or-n for deed
will apply at office of the BRrsroL
News
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-10-03
Preferred Locals.
Buildings Undertaken.

l have now on hand from two to
three hundred thousand brick, ready
for laying up, and will undertake the
construction of buildings In whole or
in part. When parties prefer it will
complete the building and deliver the
key.
JOHN MCCROWELL.
April 6, 1915. TT.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-10-03
Il HOUSE,

Re opened by
j. NJ. THOMAS,
Main Street, Bristol, Tenn.
HAVE again reopened the Thorn
l. as House. on Main Street, and am
prepared to furnish first-class accom-
mediation to the public. No money
and no pains will be spared L. make
the hotel all it was in its palmiest
days.
Boarders will be received on good
terms.
Being provided with good stables |
am prepared to furnish stalls. food ana
attention to horses.
Rail road passengers will find the
house located in easy distance of the
Passenger Exchange, the tables well
furnished and lodging unsurpassed.
Porters regularly at the trains to re-
ceive baggage and conduct passengers
Jan g. '74-tf
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-10-03
Miss Addie GaLcheM

Has just returned from the the Eas.
tern cities, where she spent several
weeks in examination of the Spring
Styles and selecting in person her
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-10-03

Just received New Prints, Domestic,
Notions, Shoes, Groceries &c.
w
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-10-03

More New Goods and greater reduc-
ton in prices at
]. w. ROGANs.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-10-03
Cottage Chairs-Very Nice and
Cheap.

/ have nice lot of cane-bottom
chairs, fine finish and beautiful style.
VIII be sold cheap. Any style of
furniture put up to order, low
III. A. Buckley.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-10-03
Vocalist.


Mrs. A. r. SULLINs, Matron.
The Painting and Drawing Department
will be taught by Prof. Hacker.
Wax-Work will be taught by Miss Chan
ceaulme.
Terms Per Session of Fire Months.
The terms per Session Of twenty weeks one.
half in advance, unless by special contract are as
follows
PRIMARY department ............8lO 90
ISL AcAdemlc.....s. Gee. ..'s.. ..........l2 90
"a. Academic .,... ---...........,.,......l 90
ora Academic .... see. ,......... ......l7 90
Collegiate DeDarlmont including Lat.I go. 20 90
Modern Languages, zach ..,....... go. 10 90
Music on Piano and Guitar, each, with useof
llano ..,'. ...,..'......... o.. rs 90
Painting and Drawing, each, ....,.... e. 10 90
heedlework and Embroidery, each, .... 10 90
Vocal Lessons to the whole school, ........ Free
special Vocal Lessons, 20 90
beard and wood, .,............. 50 90
contingent fee....'. 90
Boarding department In charge Of President
| and wife. Young ladies furnish their own pillow
cases, sheets, towels and lights Washing can be
! had at dollar per month. No deduction from
! bills unless In cases Of protracted sickness.
: fyE For particulars address the Principal al
! Bristol. Tenn Sept. IS, '7+.-t
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1876-12-08
What il Costs in Money.

By reference to the census of l87e, We
learn that in the year New York spent
$l06, 5000 for intoxicating liquors, or
more than two.ftths of the value Of agri-
culture and nearly tWo-sevenths Of all man
ufaetures, and nearly two thirds OF the
wages paid for both agriculture and man
ufactare; the liquor bill being little less
than twice the receipts of her railroads.
The liquor bill of Pennsylvania in 1870
was $65, ,O75,0O0, which was one-thlrd the
value of the products Of agriculture, near
" one-tenth of her manufactures, more
than two-ffths of the wages paid, and
about three-fourths of the receipts of her
railroads, though there are more miles OF
railroad in Pennsylvania than in any 9TH
er State in the Union.
The liquor bill in Illinois the same year
was $42,825,O00, or more than one-ffth
the value of the products Of agriculture,
little less than one-feurth Of her manufac-
lures, about ten million dollars less than
the aggregate wages paid for all the agrl-
cultural and manufacturing industries IN
the State, and d,only about eleven million
dollars less than the annual receipts OF
her railroads.
This year, Furthermore, Ohio paid for
liquors $58, ,845, 900, which was more than
one fourth Of the value Of her products Of
agriculture, and more than one-fifth
the value Of her manufactures, while it
was only little more than six million do
lars less than all the wages paid for labor:
and as much nearly as the receipts OF Ia
or, and as much nearly as the receipts Of
all the railroads ofthe State.
The liquor bill Of Massachusetts was
$25, l95, 900, being fye-sixths.- of the value
of her products of agriculture, one-twenty.
second of the manufactures, and not one
fifth of the amount ef wages paid.
In Maine, liquors cost, for the same Pc
riod, only s., ,0oo, Or less than one
eighth ofthe value OF the products of ag-
riculture, less than one-sixteenth the value
of the manufactures, and only two-seyenths
Of The wages paid IN the State.
Isl possible for any State or nation to
prosper or exist long whose people spend
for denoralizing drinks solarge a proper
ton Of their products Of industry.
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the means to bring a suit and carry it
through, to annul the decree of divorce
which your wife obtained. You have good
grounds to show that it was irregnlarly
conducted, and you shall have the best le-
gal talent that money can secure. ! wish
to damage the man all can, and if you
will work with me and for my interest you
shall never regret it."
Foote was overwhelmed.
"What can I do but accept. You are
princely in your offers. | will serve you
to the utmost limit of my capacity.
"Good. Your first letter you will pre-
pare as early as possible. I will give you
a memoranda to guide you in getting It up,
and you will submit it to me tomorrow for
examination, and ! will enclose it to the
editor with an explanatory letter. Your
salary will be officially made known to you
by letter from San Francisco, and, if not
satisfactory, mention It Immediately to me
and | will see that 1t IS made So.
Mr.. Duncan was writing in a small
cheque-book he had taken from his breast
pocket while he was speaking.
"Here is a draft for two hundred dollars
to meet present expenses" he added hand.
ing it to him.
"You are very liberal, sir," said Foote.
"Shall I write receipt for this ?"
"Itis payable to your order-that is al
the receipt want"
Foote'S feelings it would be difficult tc
describe. He felt as though he were or
the high road to success. To have the
means placed in his hand to wrest his boy
from the claim of his scornfnl mother be
came the absorbing thought Of his mind
1t was more than he had ever dared to
hope.
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i he reminded her of her altered position,
and the restraint that it placed upon her.
He told her plainly that further intimacy
with Walleot was not permissible.
"For the sake Of your own reputation,
and to avoid scandal, you will discontinue
receiving his attentions. This separation
is your work. It shall never be mine TO
end it, but I shall be scrupulous osmy hon
or you may be sure"
His plans were well matured. He would
wait-at the end q. the time laid down by
law he would apply for divorce on the
ground of desertion. This would leave him
free, while the stigma rested on her.
Time went round. The results Mr.. Dun
can had plotted for were achieved. Mr..
Wallcot was defeated for the nomination
for reelection, and his enemy enjoyed keen.
| y his triumph.
Seven years had elapsel when Roscoe
Foote received legter from Bessanet, ask
ing him to receive her back, and to endeay
or to blot out the past. His wife had been
above criticism, and his course won his
wife's approval, despite the fact that he
had separated her from her child. She
had changed too, for the better, in the pro
gress of years.
Foote received her gladly. He knew
that she had deeply erred and harshly
wronged him, but she was his wife, such as
she was. And he received her again. He
never regretted it.
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The Weakness of Woman

Is favorite theme for men who are not
thoroughly conscious ofthsir own strength.
They turn contemptuously from the advice
Of wife or sister, and keep all their busi-
ness aad plans to themselves, until a crash
comes. Then they settle back on that
weakness to help bear the burden, and even
condescend to listen to some plans for the
future, and receive sympathy and help
from these weak members Of the family
who work all day and lie awake all night
thinking, planning and helping, while
the strong man breaks down. There is no
indication of weakness there. A woman $
instinct is better than a mans reason
and when she sees her husband, brother,
or child threatened with disaster she knows
no weakness, but comes to the rescue with
all her colors flying. 1t is h2r nature to
suffer and be strong to tire herself with
much serving, to give largely out OF the
income of love. There is strength of far
greater value than that Of bone and mus
Gle, or even of brain it IS the strength OF
uoman's love, which will survive shame,
sorrow, neglect and even death, for she
will leave it as a legacy to her children
This weakness is the heroism that bright
ems the pages ofhistory and the hearth Of
the humblest home, and will outlast the
mental fever and physical calibre Of the
strongest man.
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F6I3Tr BEzNTON- NJ 7. FRIDAY, DECEMBER s, 1876.

senee. Say your prayers. You will be shot
this moment The platoon was drawn
out, and the man, who was really no COW
ard, made the sign of the cross, and was
stepping in front of his executionefs with
out word when he suddenly stopped as #
he had forgotten something, then walked
up to the General, and placing in his hands
few pieces Of money, said: TO be CIV
en- to my wife after" "Go and be;
take them to her yourself blurted out
Tchernayef, whose eyes are said to have
filled with tears.
The Benton record. [volume] (Benton, M.T. [Mont.]) 1875-1879, 1876-12-08

Foote, as he looked up, saw that a lady had
unperceiyed descended the steps and
caught the boys disengaged hand, drawing
him suddenly away.
It was Bessanet. He saw her face to
face, for moment, not five feet from
where he stood. She had unconsciously
gathered her skirts away, that they should
not brush his soiled clothing, and he saw
the motion and understood it.
There she was, more beautiful than ever,
her rich robes rustling with her hasty
movem ent. The fash of rich jewels upon
her hand fared in his eyes, the delicate
scent Of some rare perfume came to him as
he gazed at her.
She had seen and recognized him. A
scornful curl was upon her lip as she per-
ceived the worn garments, faded hat and
patched boots. Her eyes went involuntar,
lily to her child's 5 spotless attire, tosee if it
had been soiled by the contact.
This was their meeting-these two, who
in the sight Of God, were man and wife.
This father and mother, with their child
were together again after long separa,
ton. 1t was bitter reunion.
'I shall not harm hair Of his head,
said Foote with scorching emphasis.
Bessanet hurried with Freddy up the
steps, and the door banged behind her dis
appearing figure.
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He Wanted to Go Home.

An anecdote is told Of Tehernayef
which throws curious light upon Seryian
IDEAS Of patriotism. 4 soldier was brought
before him charged with having cut off two
of his own fingers in order to render him
self unfit for service. The soldier denied
that he had himself performed the act Of
self mutilation, but subsequently admitted
thata eomrade had served him in the mat
ter. "And we're yoa not ashamed, asked
tie General, 10 abandon tie field when
The Turks are on the soil Of our father
land 4E1eelleaey, replied the soldier
II am quite wiling to fight the Turks
but ! wanted to see my home again Z In
deed, remarked tie commander-in-chief
well, you shall have q long leave Of ab