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The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-07-31

Tho Liverpool Mercury states that a
borough magistrate bus made rough
calculation OF tho amount OF money
spent upon drink in Liverpool per week
and per year. Ho points ont that there
are 1900 public houses where drinkonly
is sold and 800 wherc food is sold in nd.
dition to drink. This latter number
does not include hotels or eating houses.
OF these 500 houses no bids that at
least n third-namely, 1T0-ro drinking
houses pure and simple. Hc adds this
number to the 1,24O which vcnd nothing
but drink, making tho total number Of
drinking houses l,4l0. He confines his
calculations to these, and makes tho fol-
lowing estimate of their weekly receipts:
Ton at E200, $4,000; twenty at fl5O,
$4,000; thirty at GlO0, $1,000; fifty at
ETC, E3, $50; one huudrOdat EGO, &C, 900;
two hundred at ESQ, 10000; three
hundred ut &40, Gl9, 900; three hundred
ut ESQ, $1,000; two hundred ut go,
$4,000; one hundred at ElO, E1, 600; one
hundred at Ct, s7O0-making a grand
total per week Of G54, $50. This weekly
total, multiplied by the number Of weeks
in the year, gives m annual expenditure
Of e. 1881, 400. which he considers under
rather than over the mark.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-07-31
An Arenger for Custer.

United States Representative Thos. L.
Jones, Of Kentucky, has received the
following letter, dated Louisville:
DEAR SIN: Asthis is the centennial
year OF American independence, I desire
10 lot the world soc that we who were
once soldiers OF the lost cause are not
deficient in patriotism. Will you DO so
kind MS to intimate to the President that
l offer him'the services Of full regi.
ment, composed exclusively Of ex- Con-
iederates, to avenge Clusters death. l
have crossed swords frequently with his
command in the past. You know me
aud know my ancestry, and this is the
reason | apply to you for this favor.
"Believe me, very truly yours to
command,
"(signed WV. q. ROMAN"
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-07-31
Or. Sage's Catarrh Remedy

Is no patent medicine humbug. got up to dupo
tho ignorant and credulous, nor Is Il repre-
scented as bOing composed OF rare and pre-
ctous substances brought from the four corners
Of the earth, carried seven times across the
great desert OF Sahara on the backs OF fourteen
camels, and brought across the Atlantic ocean
on two ships" Il Is simple, mild, soothing
remedy, perfect rpe cIfIc for catlrrh and ''cold
In the head J. also for offensive breath, loss or
impairment OF the sense OF smell, taste or
hearing, wAtery or weak eyes, pain or pressure
In the head, when caused, as they all not In
frequently arc, by the violence OF cAtarrh.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-07-31

THE PEST OF THE BELLEs.-Strauge
facts transpire after man dies. The
Earl Of Albemarlo says that the Dublin
bellies, when invited to picnic, stipu,
lated as a provision OF their acceptance
that the mischisvous boy, Arthur Wei.
lesley, should not be there. This boy,
the terror OF the bellies, grew to be the
Iron Duke, the victor Of Waterloo.
There is usually solid stuff in bad boys,
and this is IN example.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-07-31

The following is the well known recipe
used for curing intoxicated persons
Sulphate Of iron, five grains; magnesia,
ten grains; peppermint water, eleven
drachms; spirit Of nutmeg, one tIrachm.
To be taken twice day. This prepara.
ton nets as Il tonic aud stimulant, and 50
partially supplies the place Of accus.
toned liquor, and prevents the absolute
physical and moral prostration which
follows a sudden breaking OF from the
use Of stimulating drinks.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-07-31

Pimples on the face, rough skin,
chApped hands, sAluheum and all cutAneout
affections cured, the skin made soft and
smooth, by tho use OF JUSIPEH Tar Soar. ThG,
made by Oaswell, Hazard L Co., New York, IA
the only kind that can be relied on, rs theIe
arc many limitations, made from commoa lHr,
which are worthleSs,-C
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-07-31
YORTY.FOURTH CONGRESS.
The Buainess Of General Interest Trans.
acted.

Mr.. Frelinghuysen (Isep. ),of New Jersey, from
tho conference committee on the Consular and
Diplomatic Appropriation bill, reported that
moved that tho new conference asked for by
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-07-31

The relaxing power OF Johnson's Ano-
dune Lfnime1,t Il truly wonderful. Cases are
already numerous where bent and stitiened
limbs have been limbered and Strengthened by
il, When used for this purpose, the part
should be- washed and rubbed thoroughly. APP
ply the linimept cold, and rub 1t in with tho
hRnl
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-07-31

A crowd of "horscmen aud others
daily thropg tho stores In country and town
for ShcriddnS Cdbdlry Condition PotCderS.
They understand lhIt horses cannot DO kept
in good condition without them, and with them
can DO on 4 much less quantity Of gram.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-12
No Place for Them.


There is NJ place in American socicty for old
women- those on the shady side Of forty. and
sunny side Of thrce-score
The above remark was read with surprise
in recent article in the WA1cmMAN, and
was said to have been made by woman.
Bless me said !, as | read it, what can it
mean; Why. ! am on the shady side she
speaks Of, and yet never in my life received
more gallant treatment from gentlemen, or
more love and honor from my own sex but
perhaps do not understand what she means
by being in society" Many woman Of
forty is popular in the ballroom and similar
places and as hostess to a circle Of friends
and fashionable acquantances, She has no
equal but if at forty She pines for the small
gallantries and unmeaning attentions shown
ogirls of sixteen she has made mistake in
life somehow Society has place for such
women, and it is very desirable one. II is
not in the ballroom or in conspicuous seats
at the theatre or opera, neither is II ON the
public platform, where politicians wrangle.
1t is at her own Greside, presiding at her own
table, counsellor aud companion for sons
and daughters wise adviser and comforter
for her husband. There are women Of forty.
aud upwards. who by their ready tact and
ready sympathy, added to varied experience
and culture, draw around them the young
girl, who seek for sympathy and help, aud
young men who wish for circle of friends
where the name Of woman is not lightly
spoken, and whore home is hallowed by all
pure and holy influences. The influence of
such an one may he a power for good
worth living for
Every woman has place and an influence
in society, and it is her duty to give herself
all the culture and growth possible, to fit her
for it; and if when she is old, she lacks or
misses the admiration or attention she was
wont TO receive as girl, She may content
herself with what is far better-the homage
and veneration Of the young, and the love
and respect Of ALL
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-12

\ country woman was recently called to
leave a home, in the building and beautify-
ing of which she had expended much time
aud thought, as well as money. As She
turned away from it, with fearful eyes, she
said TO a friend -" All, ! have a good deal of
heart stock in that house"
This is just what is wanted for all onr
churches and church enterprises more heart
stock We never feel a very deep interest
in that which costs us little or nothing.
The captive Israelte by the rivers Of
Babylon wept when Z" he remembered
Zion, and all the holy service he had enjoyed
there. Hear his passionate outburst when
asked to sing song of Zion for his mas
ters F." How shall we sing the Lords song
in strange land 2"
"If forget thee, o Jerusalem, let my
right hand forget her cunning. If | do not
remember thee, let my tongue cleaye to the
roof of my mouth If prefer not Jerusalem
above my chief joy"
Let every one who would value Gods
cause more highly put into ii a good deal Of
heart stock.-THe Baptist Teacher.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-12
MONTPELIER, VT, WEDNESDAY, july 12, 1876

added, with a grim smile "lf could feel
little bit at home, and do some things in my
own way, without DON'T don't sounding
in my ears, | believe | should have a little
courage TO try to conform to my wife's over
nice rules. II is hard enough 10 feel thaf
life is drifting away from us, and we who.
might be happy are SO miserable. Ii is hard
TO feel that those most dear are overbur
dened on my aoc0unt-to feel worse than
useless in my own home. But what shall
dof Must ! always act like frightened
child, and hide my head? Shall run away
or skulk out of the house like whipped
dog? Or shall | be tyrant and declare
that will do as please, and break my
wite's heart3 These thoughts have been
growing in my mind. ! believe I'll try yotff
way. Non must stay another week, and see
If it works WELL"
No, James | shall leave this afternoon
TO visit my nephew in Il. In month IN
return aud stop a day or two with you.
Then you will he more free with your expert
imcnt. Ii will be better for Harriet, too
Keep your oyes half closed for a day or two
after your first talk Give her time TO coma
around if she tries"
In month received a letter from my
friend reminding me of my promise. The
letter puzzled nc !. was very brief ''lve
tried your way Come aud take your share
OF the consequences"
What could he meant Were they going
to try different paths hereafter? " Conse
qucnces J" What consequences
| returned a letter making no allusim t0
his, announcing my intention to spend a DAY
with them on my return trip
In due time again entered their beauti-
iul home beautiful in all its surroundings
but within had seen a skeleton. A pang
shot through my heart as | heard the bell
echo through the hall Harriet opened the
doos herself, with face so radiant that |
knew something better than the pleasure Of
seeing me was shining out of her eyes
James came, too, and the pressure Of his
hand was preface to the story now longed
to hear from his lips. We walked in the
garden after supper. Harriet went into the
house for something and James eagerly
asked, DO you think you can endure the
consequences Of your advice It only
needed a loving talk, and a little wholesome
pointing TO the misery We were nursing, and
Harriet with her rare good sense, turned
squarely about, and-and turned too, a ia-
NE, he said this payfuly "and now You
see how good it was TO speak frankly as you
had the courage to do. ! think We have
never been free enough in our expressions OF
love, and we were too free with our nkind
words. Harriet IS the best woman in the
world, Aunt lIuldah"
was glad 10 see this pride aud the love
in his eyes, as the host woman in the
world returned 10 as.
The coming of little one to that home
before my next visit cured Harriet Of all the
over-nice notions she had hidden away for
extra occasions and ler hnna haaau,a lovalv
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-12

! saw my wife pull out the bottom drawer
OF the old bureau this evening, and went
softly out and wandered up and down until
knew She had shut it up aud gone to her sew
ing. We have some things laid away in that
drawer which the gold Of kings cond not
buy, and yet they are relics which grieve Us
until both our hearts are sore. haven't
dared to look at them for a year, but re-
member each article There are two worn
shoes, a little chip hat with part of the brm
gone, some stockings, pantaloons, coat,
two or three spools, bits of broken crockery,
a whip, and several toys.
Wife, poor thing, goes to that drawer
every day of her life and prays over it and
lets her tears fall upon the precious articles,
but dare not 60. Sometimes we speak OF
little Jack, but not often 1t has been a
long time, bnt somehow we can't get over
grieying. Sometimes, when we sit alone OF
an evening, | writing and she sewing a child
in the street will call out as our boy used to,
and we will both start up with beating
hearts and a wild hope, only to find the
darkness more Of burden than ever. 1t is
still and quiet now. | look up to the win
dow where his blue eyes used to sparkle at
my coming, but he is not there. listen for
his pattering feet, his merry shout, and his
ringing laugh, but there is no sound. There
is no one to search my pockets and tease me
for presents, and | never find the chairs
turned over, the broom down, or ropes tied
to the door-knobs. | want some one to tease
me for my knife; to ride Oh my shoulders
to lose my axe; TO follow me to the gate
when go, and be there to meet me when |
come; TO call good night from the little
bed now empty. And wife she misses him
still more. There are no little feet to wash,
no prayers to say, no voice teasing for humps
Of sugar, or sobbing with the pain of a hurt
toe aud she would give her own life, almost,
TO awake at midnight and look across to the
crib and see our boy there as he used to be-
SO we preserve our relics, and when we are
dead we hope that strangers will handle
them tenderly, even if they shed no tears
over them.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-12

Mr.. lIepworth Dixons new book on Amer
lea, entitled +" The White Conquest" >" has the
following anecdote Of heather Chinee ."
You can form no notion Of the mpudence
of these raseals, says a San Francisco mag
nate, denouncing the Chinese. "Only the
other day, in our rainy season, when the mud
was fifteen inches deep on Montgomery
street, a yellow chap in fur tippet and purple
satin gown, was crossing over the road by a
plank, when one of our worthy citizens, see
ing how nicely he was dressed, more like
lady than a tradesman, ran on the plank to
meet him, aud, when the fellow stopped and
stared, just gave him little jerk, and
whisked him, with a waggish laugh, into the
bed of slush. liza hal You should have
seen the crowd Of people mocking the i'm
pudent Chinee as he picked himself up in
his soiled tippet and silken gown "Did
any one in thecrowd stand drinks all round 2"
" Wei, no; that heather Chnee rather
turned the laugh aside" "Aye, how was
that 2" d" No white man can conceive the
impudence of these Chinese Moonface
picked himself up, shook OFF a little of the
mire, and, looking mildly at our worthy cit
izen conrtesied like a girl, saying to him in
a voice every one standing round could hear,
'You Christian; me heathen; goodbye
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-12
"They Shan't Blush for Father"

Two men had entered into an agreement
to rob one of their neighbors. Everything
was planned They were to enter his house
at midnight, break open his chests aud
drawers, and carry of all the silver and gold
they could find.
lie is rich and We are poor said they to
each other, by way of encouragement in the
evil they were about TO perform. I" lie will
never miss little gold, while its possession
will make us happy. Besides, what right
has one man to all this worlds goods"
Thus they talked together. One of these
men had wife and children, but the other
had none in the world to care for but him
self The man who had children went home
and joined his family, after agreeing upon a
place of meeting with the other at the dark
est hour of the coming night.
" Dear father said one of the children,
climbing upon his knee, " ] am so glad you
have come home
The presence of his child troubled the
man, and he tried to push him away but
his arms clung tightly about his neck, and
he laid his face against his cheek, and said
in a sweet and gentle voice
81 love you, father
lnvoluntarily the man drew the innocent
and loving one to his BOSOM and kissed him.
There were two older children in the mans
dwelling, a boy and girl. They were poor,
and these children worked daily TO keep up
the supply of bread, made deficient more
through idleness in the father than from lack
of employment. These children came home
soon after their fathers return, and brought
him their earnings for the day.
"Oh, father" said the boy, such dread
full thing has happened Henry Lees father
was arrested to-day for robbing they took
him out of our shop when Henry was there,
and carried him off to prison. was SO sad
when saw Henry weeping. And he hung
his head for shame of his own father Only
think of that
"Ashamed of his father" thought he.
And will my children hang their heads
also, in shame No. no that shall never be-
At the hour OF midnight, the man who
had no children to throw around him a
sphere Of better influence, was waiting at the
place of rendezvous for him whose children
had saved him. But he waited in vain.
Then he said.
81 will do the deed myself, and take the
entire reward.
Aud he did according to his word. When
the other man went forth to his labor on the
next day, he learned that his accomplice had
been taken in an act Of robbery, and was al
ready in prison
"Thank heaven for virtnous children p
said he with feryor. "They have saved me.
Never will do an act that win cause them
to blush for their father
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-12
Centaur LinimentS!
Uhife. FOE he Human JaD,Hg! iciIoir. Ior
Horses and .iaimHis'

These ilnlnents arc simply she wonder of the wotid
Their efforts ave little i.- than marvellous, yet iherc
some thinrs which they win not do They will not
cancer OF mend broken bono but they Will always allay
Iain. They have stnisiieued fingers, eIroi chronic reu
inasn many year standine and taken ihe pn from
ieuibe barns and .ds, which has ueeu done By
amy other article.
The white Liniment @ Cor ihe hunan limif. IL
viii drive Ehennatisn, sciaica and Neuralgia from the
j.teni cure Lnmhago Chblain' Palsy. Itch and most
Cutaneons Emptuns extracts from frozen hands
and feet, and she poison of bites and stings 1f yeno
moua reptnc- .ulsue' Nelluss and alleviate pain of
every kini
for srrain. of bruises t The most potent rme.y ever
discovered. The Centaur Lulment /. uscd with great
tnlracy for sore Throat Toothache. Caked Breasts.
Eaniche and Weak Back. The following s bui sample
1f numerous Testimonials
"lSpfAyA iluWE.
J.fErsos Conall. Ind. May ., la3.l
81 think my duty TO Inform you that have suffered
much with swollen feet and chords have not been
free from these swclings In eight years. Now am
perfectly well, thanks 90 the Ceniaur lnimfnt The
ln,nent ought 60 De applied warm.
BENJAMIN BHOwS"
The proof F he taal u s reliable 10 d. handy, 10 {.
cheap, and every family -houli have ii.
To the sck aud beirdien, the halt and lams, TO the
wounded and sore, we say. Come and be healed %
10 the poor and distressed who have spent their money
for wOulles. meicne-. bottle Of Centaur Lininent
viii be given wi,hont change.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-12
Is the Telegraph Line In Order (!

Every morning precisely at eight O'Clock,
the chief operators at the central Offices of
the Western Union Telegraph Company
send forth the single word F" Rollcal" aud
Immediately, from thousands Of Offices all
over the land each faithful operator along
the lines touches the magic key ia response.
and flashes back TO the chief the words " At
my post' 1t often happens that very diff.
ferent answers are received. When, for in
stance storm has ragged in certain locali-
ties, and has blown down the poles and wires.
the nearest office 10 the disaster 80 informs
the home Office, and workmen are at once
dispatched 10 repair the damage done.
Many offices send answers when it is too
late, whilst others send no answers at all,
and the operators therein are either repri-
manded or dismissed for the neglect Once
| remember hearing Of the following answer
The operator was killed some time last
night by lightning. lie was found dead in
his office, his hand upon the key" Death
had called that operator suddenly, but he
was found at his post.
My dear friend aud brother, you are also
an operator and you are daily called upon
b. answer 4" lsoll-cal' Each morning sun.
as be gree.s you from above, bids you
answer the rollcall Of your Chief and Friend.
DO you know Him Have you answered
His call vet lie has called these many
years, Jesus, your Saviour. Have You es-
tablished your telegraph line from your
heart 10 His Does the heavenly key Of
prayer, and of his love and forgiveness beat
in harmony and responsive to your own 2
Are your lines IN working order or have the
storms Of adversity and misfortune blown
down or torn asunder the sweet communion
lines with your heavenly Friend? Oh, let
heavens workman, the Holy Spirit, at once
repair the broken lines Of communication
Iet him use the means and implements Of
his profession, upon your heart LET him
lead you TO a silent closet, and there charge
anew the electric batteries Of love and prayer,
of contrition and confession, and send forth
living streams of holy fire along your line
to the throne of grace And keep the wire
in working order; never leave your post ;
stick TO the key of prayer; hold fast to the
sanctuary Of that closet, lest Satan steal in
upon it and rob you OF the implements of
the Christians telegraph station prayer
Exchange.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-12

TmE PERFEcTNEss or Cons WoRKs.--
Upon examining the edge of the sharpest
razor with a microscope, it will appear fully
as broad as the back Of knife-rough, un-
even and full OF notches and furrows An
exceedingly small needle resembles an iron
bar. But the sting Of bee seen through
the same instrument, exhibits everywhere
the most beautiful polish, without flaw,
blemish or inequality, and it ends in point
too fine to be discerned. The threads OF a
fine lawn are coarser than the yarn with
which ropes are made for anchors But a
silk-worm's web appears smooth and sllin-
ing, and everywhere equal. The smallest
dot that is made with pen appears irregu-
lar and uneven. But the little specks on
the wings or bodies of insects, are found to
be an accurate circle. How magnificent are
the works of God
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-12
Ghe Jome Gnrie.



Out Of the city, far away
Win spring to-layi
Where copses ufiod with mImusc
GIVE me repo.e.
Wooi-soriel and wild violet
Soothe my souls frt.
The pure delicious yofnal air
Blows away care,
TITO birds reiterated SONGS
Heal fanclcl wrones.
bown the rejoicing brook my shci
Drifts Ike leaf,
Nnd on H. gently murmnriue flow
Cares glide and go;
lho hnd-bosprinkied houshs and he'd os,
The spmuihg sedgrs
Waving beside the waters brink,
Come like cool dfinI
70 feyored nps. lie ffc-li. son mcid
To Nine that feed.
Much happier ,las The kline, l,ci
My dreaming head
ln 4rassi src iar mountains blue.
Like heav'n ln view,
Green world aud sunny sky above
Alive with love;
AN. niii however cauic ih,j urrp.
biNme} falf.
L. ilhs the better oracle
ui what streets tellg
% base confusion. faiseiood. -tife.
Man puts in lifei
Sink, thou Life Measnrcr' ciu lay
1--WE lived days"
And memory hold- IL now u kaellng.
Awake or sleeping.