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The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-06-05

First see that the tirO is clear and not
too much of it; open wide all the drafts,
to curry off al the smoke that is made
during the process Of broiliug; then see
that the gridiron is smooth and qnite
clean, rub it well with whiting or chalk.
lay on your steak. Do not pound it,
nor, after it is on the fire, stick fork
into it, or the juice will escape. Neither
salt nor pepper it; do that on the dish.
Throw n little salt on tho fire, and put
over the steak. pluce thu gridirou close
on the range for tho frat few minutes,
to carbonizo the surface, then turn it
over quickly to carbouizo the other side.
Now it should be exposed to slower
fire, to do which place two bricks ou
their edges aud lest the gridiron on
them. The steak should be turned re.
peatetlly and carefully, and when it feels
rather firm to the touch it is rare, and il
so liked it should be taken off, laid ma
hot dish, on which one mud Ono.hAlt
ounces Of butter has been melted, les
than one.halG Gteaspoonful OF salt, II pinch
OF white pepper and one telspounful Of
chopped parsley, well mixed; my the
steak on olo side and then on the other.
Serve Immediately.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-06-05
Dogs IN Nevada.

The worst nuisances arc tho little
dogs; they are not much on the fight
themselves, but are remarkably success
ful in starting and urging on fights.
Two little ours will commence by snarl.
ing at each other, md in less time than
II cat can wink its tail tho surface OF the
full width of tho street for the length Of
\ block will 6e covered with u sea Of
surging, swapping, growing dogs, and
ont Of tho chGos it is possible TINT there
may come ono fully-developed, square.
up and.down dog fight, md then the
little dogs tako seats in tho drcsa circle
aud watch the fun.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-06-05
4 Venerable Slab,

1t is odd TINT Just now /, mble slab
should DO unearthcd in the military park
in Newark, n. j., containing the follow.
ing inscription "Tho citizens Of
Newark, in grateful commemorAtion Of
tho flftieth anniversary Of American in.
dependence, havc on this fourth dny OF
July, A. d. 1926, deposited this stone as
foundation Of n monumental memorial
here to be erected; Hud when the dilapi-
lation Of time shall discover this in.
scription to future generations. may the
light OF tho Gospel illuminate tho whole
world" The memorial has never been
built; aud the hope expressed has hardly
been fulfilled.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-06-05
In Agricultural Hall.

Agricultural hall is MI immense
Gothic.roofed, cathelnl.like structure
Of glass. Tho building is qnito com.
plete, but the work Of arranging the
goods for exhibition still progresses,
and entire sections are yet filed with
great piles OF unopened packing cases
containing articles which await arrange.
ment in proper order. Near the eentrance
We find q fine exhibit Of Rhenish wines
Of every brand and value. On the right
hand side OF the main avenue of the
building is placed the vast collection OF
agricultural implements, from n grub.
bing hoe to gigantic machine for piling
hny, plows. barrows. steam machinery
for the performance OF every kind OF
farm work, machines for telling the
forest and upturning the surface Of the
prairie, reclaiming tho swamps and
leyoliug mountains. With these we
find in their proper sections specimens
OF every bird, beast, reptile and insect
known on tue American continent, with
tho different products derived from
them, such as hides, lard, glue, etc.
Tho exhibit OF brcadstufTs is very large,
but not yet quite complete. Bread i'll
its various stages Of production, from
flour to the crusty loaf, is there. Steam
cooked food for cattlc, oat meal and all
varieties of crushed grain are exhibited.
On tho right hand side Of tho building
tho animals OF tho prehistoric periods
of the worlds existence are present in
skcletonand model. Gigantic mastodons
and saurians, great turtles aud monster
shclliish arc shown to the wondering
visitor. On the left hand side we find
4 finO collection OF teas, coflees, spices,
sugars and other groceries. Really the
show here looks like branch of
somc Centennial ten company's cstab-
lishmcut. African elastic gums, india
rubber ind gutta percha lie in heaps
within the spaces marked for their cx-
hibi!iou. Bird cages md fishing nets,
corks and pig iron appear to be crowded
together without regard to difference of
character. Yet NIL is order. There is
no confusion Of arrangement. Each
section presents its special exhibits.
Louisiana sends tree loaded with the
somber. hanging moss which renders
some of her landscapes so gloomy; but
this hanging fiber hGs 4 commercial
value, and science has already converted
it into u useful substitute for hair iii
mattresses and upholstery. Veterinary
surgery is not neglected, for wO find
pieces of horse OF every kind, from hide
to hoof. exhibited, for the purpose OF
illustrating equine diseases, bad shoe
ing, etc. California sends her cacti md
grain, MS vol rs her gold quartz. Gin.
cinnNti her hams and packed pork.
Spain shows fine collection OF hemp
from Mauiln-wine, oil, tobacco, woods
Of every kind and leathcr-but the space
is not yet ready for visitors. Portugal
hns her fruits and cereals, wines, and
even the corks to keep it safe in bottle
until needed for consumption. Brazil
sends woods, wines, cereals, tobacco,
sugar, leather, skins, and has IL cotton
trophy well dcserviag OF notice. Even
LahCria senls specimens Of her coffee
Nnd cocoa, with many curious things
iron! the Gold coast.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-06-05
Cooperative Vine Growing In Cali
fOrnia.

The vineyard men OF Souoma valley
hive taken tho matter OF vino making
in their own hands, and hereafter the
profits will inure to the benefit Of the
producers aud not to manufacturers.
Last year number OF the vine growers
in and around Sonoma, with Senator
Hill at tho head, determined not to sell
their grapes for SD ton, the highest
price offered by distillers and wine
makers. Accordingly they joined in
with their capital aud formed joint
stock company, about 1--we hundred acres
being represented. They rented build
lug and employed thorough man TO
take charge Of tho business. They last
year made something over 100000 g0l-
Ions OF wine and brandy, aud instead Of
selling thoir grapes for S12 ton they
were enabled to pay tho stockholders rs
the rate OF about $40 ton, und for
Riesling grapes as high as $3.50. This
is simply the price paid to the stock
holders for their grapes, and in addition
to this they will receive dividend from
the vino sold. Each holder OF share
OF stock is entitled to furnish one ton Of
grapes. The company havc m agent
abroad who has made some very adynn-
tageous sales, although the wine is not
yet ripe for market.
Such corporations rs these will no
doubt be eventually established through
out the State, and by this means alone
can wine growers hope to get the valuc
Of their crops. 1t costs proportionately
less to take care OF large lot Of grapes
than for each farmer to work up his own
crop, aud by this means the most im.
proved machinery can be brought into
use. and experienced men employed to
tako charge.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-06-05
Fashion Notes,

Fringcs nre very fashionable.
Guipurc laces a-G not fashionable.
The coachiug hut is the latest novelty
in millinery.
Alsace gingham is beautiful new
wash fabric.
Riding hats arc very tall and slightly
bell crowned.
Long sweeping Mercutio plunes arc
worn on coaching hats.
Pcrcales, cambrics, and all wash goods
dresses are made up in composite cos
tunes.
Black garnet iewelry has been revived
for second mourning and plain dcmi-
toiletes.
Capote bonnets require strings, for
which barbes OF lacc or gauzo ribbon
are used.
Gilt and steel buttons aro coming in
vogue for dressy costumes Of silk and
wool fabrics.
English round hats arc worn by young
girls and capote bonnets by young mar
ried women in Paris.
Fine double and single ostrich plumes
are moro worn this summer than they
have been for years.
Dark prune, dark blue, and dark
brown are favorite coIors for calico, per-
Gale, cambric and lawn, are more fIsh-
ionable this summer than Inst.
Nlarguerites with brown, black, o.
yellow centers and OF various sizes nrc
in demand for summer hat trimmings.
A novelty Just introduced is wool and
silk gauze in all shades for the crowns
OF bonnets, for fchus, crayats and
scarfs.
Oriental scarfs with arabesqun and
geometric designs following the GGdian
and Persian types arc among tho now
evening wraps.
Tho Dubarry coat, garment rcscm-
bling in shape n Rentlemau's swallow
tailed dress coat, but trimmed with
plaitings, lace, or other feminine garni-
ture, is the rage of the moment in
Paris.
Tho latest novelty in lqce is the Esther
necklace, a production in American lace.
It is made Of Honiton, applique, round
point or auy lace preferred with laco
lockets and lace charms hanging from
it.
Tho lace strings OF opera bonnets are
sometimes trimmed with chains OF deli
cato flowers, such as daisies, forgct.me-
nots, violets, aud buttercups, sewGd flat
on them to form garlands that cucircIe
the face and neck.
The very long kid gloves, reaching
almost to the elbow, worn with Ccnten-
nial costumes, have seven buttons which
form row on the outer edge OF the
arm where tho glove orons, instead OF
beneath as in the ordinary kid glove.
English Isle thread gloves, we'll cut
and fitting cxquisitely over tho hand
and wrist, are preferred to kid for travel
ing aud ordinary summer wear. They
havo three, four, five and six buttons,
but those with three buttons really look
best.
The Gainsborough is handsome new
hat in Panama chip. The crown is high,
the brim droops on one side and robson
the other. 1t is trimmed with n very
loug double ostrich plume, which is
passed around tho crown and sweeps
the shoulder.
From lie Bon Ton We learn that
"round skirts arc no longer worn OK.
cept in the morning or travelling; for
visiting, for walking, or for races all
dresses are trimmed; well bred lady
holds her skirts up in her hand out OF
doors"
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-06-05
Curious Case Of Poisoning.

The Niagara Falls Gazette gives the
particulars OF curious case OF poison.
ing which occurred in that village few
days ago. The wife OF prominent
merchant was suddenly taken i'll short
time after supper, and her symptoms
rapidly growing more and more serious,
a physician was summoned. he imme.
diately detected symptoms OF poisoning,
and upon questioning into the character
OF the food the lady had eaten for sup.
per learned that none Of the family had
been able to drink the tea that had been
served that evening, on account OF n pc
culiar taste, which rendered it nauseous
and unpleasant. The singular flavor
was first noticed By daughter Of the
lady referred to, but not until her moth.
or had drank half cup OF tho decoc-
tion.
The doctor Immediately made IN in.
vestigntion into the contents Of the tea.
kettle, and found that n good sized cigar
stub had been boiled with tho water
that had subsequently been used in
making the ten for supper. Upon max.
ing this discovery tho dangerous condi.
tion Of the suffering Indy became mp.
parent, and most strenuous efforts were
made to save her life. For some time
it was feared that the poison would
baille every effort OF medical skill, but
strong constitution finally triumphed,
and at length the lady, who had suffered
terribly, was declared out Of danger.
The cigar stub which caused all the
trouble had been carelessly deposited on
the hot water tank OF the stove by the
husband Of tho lady, and had subse.
Qucutly been accidentally knocked into
the teakettlo without attracting any no.
tice,
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-06-05
TIE BLACK HILLS.
sorry Condition Of the Sertin< MInrrs--
Movements OF the Military Expedition.

Movements OF the Military Expedition.
Parties Of frightened miners, who
have hastily left tho Black Hills and
pushed southward with all convenient
speed, daily arrive at Cheyenne, Wyo'
ming Territory, bringing melancholy
stories. The mining settlements will
soon be deserted unless the terror Of
returning aero tho open plains, which
are now infested by bands OF blood
thirsty Sioux, should counterbalance in
the minds OF tho unfortunatcs the hard
ships md perils OF remaining where
they arc. Food and ammunition they
report to be very scanty thero and held
by traders at fabulous prices. Mauy o!
the repentaut immigrants snlfer from
enforced fasting, except when they may
chance to secure small supplies of Wild
game, which has become very SHY. The
majority of them have ventured and
lost their all in seeking tho fancicd El
Dorado. They are depleted not only
in purse but in health and spirits.
Those who havo reached Cheyenne say
that tho Sioux are in the heart OF the
Black Hills sk,dking among the rocks
aud in tho canyons, and opening n
treacherous firo upon white men when
ever they can reach them. They can
neither hunt nor dig for fear OF the un-
seen foo. John Kelly, Martin Demand
John Golden, members OF party Of
ninety which escaped from the Hills, re-
late their discovery Of three white men
on their outward way dead and scalped
near Mountain City, twenty-five miles
north OF Custer. One OF them had
been tomahawkcd, and their wagon was
riddled with balls. Dead horses and
mules lay along the trail. In Gold
Springs canyon they found the corpse
OF another invader killed by wound
given behind and scalped.
It is reported that jim Sanders, n
gallant scout and hunter, has been
butcherod by the Sioux near Iron creek,
in tho Black Hills. The returned
miners, who arc OF course terrified by
their experience, say it is impossible for
the squatters to hold out against want
and tho Indians long. There arc only
two alternatives, to risk massacre on
tho pluius or to submit to be picked of
and starved to death in the Hillcountry.
The settlements havo already lost by
departure and demise two.thirds OF
their inhabitants. Custer City once
claimed 1900 souls and has now only
300. Hill City has 200 empty cabins
and twenty miners: Mountain City six
cabins and two inhabitants. The Dead.
wood aud Whitewood gulches, where
there were 1000 people, contain now
but 900; Little Beaver and Potato
gulches have about twenty-five men;
in Bear gulch there arc two women.
This census was taken by Allen Haight,
who was mail carrier for the miners.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-06-05

Tho Spanish troops recently killed n
man named Troilan Garcia, in Cuba,
who was formerly Spanish soldier, but
having had some punishment inflicted
OIL him by the commander OF his dettch
ment, deserted to the rebels, and Mt the
head of fow chosen men had ever since
devoted himself to the work oil revenge
on the particular company to which he
had belonged. Ho had continually lurk'
ed in their ncighborhood, picking of
ono stmgglcr aftcr another, until he hat
killed thirty.scveu men of the company,
besides tho particular officer who had
punished him.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-06-05

IHc sung VI 1910.
Wakon, voice Of the lands devotion
Spirit OF freedom. awaken ALI
Ring, 70 shores to the song OF ocean,
Rivers answer aud mountaine CALI
The golden day has como;
Lc. every tongue be dumb,
That sounded Its mAliccor murmured It's fears
shc hath won her story;
Sho wears her glory;
wc crown hor tl.o land OF hundred yoArsl
Out CT dnk1css and toll md danger,
Into tho light OF vlctory's dSy,
Help to tho wcak and home to the stranger,
Freedom to all, she hath held her way,
Now Europo's orphans rest
Upon her mother breast;
The yoicos OF nations arc heard Ia the chcon
That shall cast upon her
New love and honor,
And crown her tho queen OF hundred years
North and South, wo are met rs brothers!
E4s: s:and West, wo aro welded as ono;
Right OF each shall socuro our mothers;
Child OF each ID her faithful son
We give thco he&t and hand,
Our glorious native land,
For baltic has tricd thee and time endears;
We will writo thy story,
Aud keep thy glory
Aspuro as OF old for thousand years
-Bdyard Taylor.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-06-05

was transmitted to him by grandson,
and he received it in the ninety fourth
year Of his age, with deep feeling Of
pride and pleasure. He kept it con-
stantly by his side, cherishinz and pre-
serving it till the day of his death ms n
memeuto OF his early years.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-06-05

The CAr-"NIa! does pa kiss the
cat I" " Why, no my son. what iu
tho name Of goodness put that in your
head ?" "'Cos, when IN came down
stairs this morning he kissed Sarah in
tho hallway and said: 'Thnt's better
than kissing that old cat up stairs, ain '
it, Sarah p" Aud that, people say, is
tie reason why Smith stayed in the hos.
ital for nearly two months.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-06-05
A Revolutionary Hero,

Incidents In the Life OF Gen. John
Mead and his Family, Of Horse
Neck, Conn, During the Revolu-
tionary War.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-14
CITY ITEMS.

About II o'clock yesterday n man
named James Brnen, nativity unknown,
fell dead while riding in street car NO.
of the Giroi street line, at the corner
of Carondelet. His remains were taken
to his late residence and the coroner no
titled
Annie McPltt is young in years
though old III vice. She was arrested
last night at tho request Or Alfred
Arnold, who charges her With the lar
ceny OF S49.
Jegse Croesmau has got "a deal Of
crimes to answer for. He was arrested
and lodged in the Third Precinct Station
on charges of assault and battery ana
larceny.
About Is minutes past o'clock this
morning three unknown colored men
attempted to enter the grocery store OF
Mr. Edward Bentelspark, at the corner
OF Prieur and Carondelet walk, by
breaking through n side window, put
were discovered by the police, and they
beat hasty retreat. A shot was bred
at the burglars, but without effect.
About 10 o'clock last night difficulty
took place between Paul Rasmond and
his wife Charlotte at their domicile,
corner Of st. Claude and Enghein streets
which terminated in the latter being
utand severely wounded In both hands
by a razor in the hands OF the former,
who was arrested.
Mrs. st. Iago was arrested at the re-
quest of Mrs. Lyons and lodged III the
Fifth Precinct on the charge or larceny.
Julia Calhoun is q weak and helpless
female, but she managed to cut james
Rockton up in such manner that It
was thought there would be n funeral
i'm the Rockton family. Swift justice,
however overlook her, and she was
arrested and locked up on the charge OF
cutting and wounding with intent to
kill.
Thos. Pittman, the would-be slayer Of
Willis Hellay on the 9Th OF April last,
on Constance street, was arrested, on u
warrant sworn out by Corporal Bren-
nan, at the corner Of Race and st.
Thomas streets, on the charge OF shoot
| ing and wounding with intent to Commit
| murder.
This morning John Bare who, 1t Is al
| legged, turned in u false alarm OF ire
| from Box IA ON the 9th, was brought be-
| fore Judge Adams for trial. Upon q
thorough investigation OF the case the
accused was honorably discharged, the
evidence going to show that there was a
| fire and that the alarm was not false,
Notwithstanding the information re-
ceived by Chief O'Connor, which led to
his arrest.
The chief stated to the court that
while he entertained u very exalted
opinion of the accused, and was clearly
OF the opinion that in giving the alarm
he was actuated only Dy sense OF duty
he was compelled under surrounding
circumstances to pursue the course ht
did
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-14
A Contrast.
tChioago Times. !


France has lately had gigantic war.
A German writer thus refers to the
present condition OF the French people .
Moreover the French people have learned q
urant deal in the last campaign. they nave be-
como much more serious and prudent: they
have renowned the ektrBvagant luxury oil the
ennire. and the results Of their Intelligent in
dustry are everywhere becoming apparent
Favored by the extraordinary fertility of the soil,
the abundant harypats of the last II We ysars anu
the many natural resources OF the country. gli
tr,eees ~ ths war have almost entirely disappear
Ell. beggafs are scarcely to be found anywhere.
and tha fields the factories and the workshops
are full of industrious laborers. Hence tho greBt
Increase in the saving banks deposits. the small
number oi bankruptcies. the great reduction in
the number of crimes against property.
One has only to contrast this with our
own condition to discover u wide differ
ence. We have not become prudent
aud snvng, and the traces Of war have
not disappeared. Our fields, factories
and workshops are not full OF indus.
trious laborers. The country is full of
tramps. idleness and crimes against
property are on the increase and, In
short, in every particular we contrast
unfavornbly With the French people.
II it that our soil is less fertile. or our
chances for making money not SO good /,
or is it. not that we are cursed with n
corrupt ana incapable party admins
tration which has reduced US below the
grade of u people TO whom, in every
material and moral respect, we ought to
be immensely superior
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-14
Mrs. .DOlsns0n's Robbery Case,

At nine O'Clock on last Sunday night,
negro wamaD, Lizzie Johnson, who is
the keeper Of house OF illrepute, at
No. Basin street, was arrested by Pa
trolman r. Hanrahan for the viola
ton of articles 526 and 62S. She was
brought before Judge Evans on the fol-
lowing Monday morning and fined 50 so.
On last Wednesday night she was
again arrested, and on Thursday morn
ing was brought before Judge Evans,
but the case was continued. Lizzie
Johnson alleges that Officers W. w.
Cain and T. Hanrahan, who arrested
her on Wednesday night, while she was
upstairs with one OF the officers, the
other staid down stairs, and on her re-
turn, she discovered that her armor had
been broken open. and pocket book
containing S35 had been extracted.
This statement might have had some
foundation for truthtfulness had not
Lizzie told three different yarns about
the matter; and another peculiarly
about this woman Is that she is seldom
arrested that she does not charge the
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-07-14
The situation.


We have entered tbe second week OF
the Presidential campaign, and we can
begin to take bearings. The situation
Ia interesting. The Democrats are go.
ing ahead the Republicans are stand
ing still. The Democrats arc fighting. I.
the Republicans are waiting. The
Democrats opened their part OF the
campaign the day after Tilden was nom.
mated the Republicans have not
opened their part Of 1t yet. For once
the Democrats did the very best thing
that could be done, and nominated the
very best ticket that could be nominal
cd /. the result is, Tildsn and reform
went Off with bulge, and the move
mept is growing steadily stronger every
day aud hour The Democrats are
cheerful, buoyant, full Of spirit, per.
fectly satisfied with their ticket, and
aggressive the Republicans are undo
cided, doubtful, demoralized by the Ad-
ministratiou' unaceountable fire in
their rear. and giving symptoms OF
lapsing into strictly defensive atti~
tuds