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LION LOOSE.

New YORK SUM- 10Th.
Old Parker, lion that is shown in
Howes & Cushing's circus, which had
pitched it's tents at Flatbush and Fifth
avenues, Brooklyn, got out or was let
out for few moments into the dress
ing room yesterday. The animal has
had bad reputation. lie was cap
tured when apparently about four
years old in Africa, and taken to Lon
don, and for some time was part and
parcel of the menagerie attached to
Astley's Amphitheatre in that city. It
was while performing in this theatre,
that Old Parker killed his keeper,
Thomas Jarvis. Mr.. Jarvis was dis
covered dead one morning in the the
atre, and the lion lying over the
corpse, toying with it as a cat toys
with mouse. When approached, the
lion growled, and made spring at the
one nearest to him. He was afterward
brought to this country.
When the circus men heard that Old
Parker was loose yesterday, they made
a rally to put him back in his cage.
The animal put his claws into the
clothing of one of the women attaches,
and, tearing it severely, gave her a
great fright. He then ''stepped" on a
pet dog, and hurt it so badly that the
circus men killed it afterward. The
men with poles, and the keeper, with
his whip, worked away at the beast,
and soon had him in the cage again.
The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-24

''Dunno, 'pon sho, Mass DAYTON.
Find UNI pile out in UNI cocoa bush.
Fob, God, him cut bad.''
The story of the bloody bag was
told in the white face of Gibbings, who
had heard every word. Was his crime
come home to him already! If Daw-
ton betrayed him, it was and his only
plan was to take him entirely into his
confidence and give him share of his
spoil. The Cumbeland man, shrewed,
poor, INSCRIPTIONS, was easily won
over by the prospect of gain his fellow
pictured to him. That night while
the body of Ell Buey was being jolted
over lonely road to the distant sta
ton of the district constabnlary, two
white faces bent over the treasure in
Ragoon 8 cabin, and two pairs of eager
white talons toyed with the golden
curse which had already wrought so
much evil. The treasure was divided
into three equal parts, among the trio.
Each share, bound in strips of cloth
and marked, was buried inthe corner
again, to await the disposition of it's
owners. The overseers dare not in.
troduce their plumbers into the house,
and, though mutually suspicious of
one another, had some species of
blind faith in the honesty of Ragoon.
DAYTON was to obtain leave of absence,
go to Port de Spain, and thence Sc
cretly make his way to the Spanish
Main. Glbblngs, who was acquainted
among the Spanish fishermen of the
San Fernando coast, was to make his
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hiding place Of the Buccaneers on the
island, a very small proportion has
taken the direction ascribed for it by
law. The find of Gibbings and his two
companions was, by common consent,
transported to Rangoon's huts at s'La
Florida,' the overseer inwardly ours
ing the luck which had left him no
choice between sharing his newly &C.
quired fortune with two others and
surrendering it all. After the dinner
at the managers house, where the
overseers on West Indian estates usu-
ally dine, Gibbings found an excuse to
stink away, and was soon in the coolie
quarter, where, in Rangoon's hut, he
found the mulatto and the Hindoo ar
ranging and polishing the furnished
coins. There was close upon $4,000
in doubloons, package containing
fully thirty pounds of gold run into in.
gots, each stamped with the crown
stamp of some long-perished Spanish.
American mint, and a small bag of
soft leather containing a number of
unset rubies, emeralds, and pearls. and
one magnificent diamond.
This bag and it's contents Gibbings
demanded for himself, exclusive of
two-thirds Of the gold itself. The
coolie, standing in awe of one whom
he was accustomed to regard as his su-
perior, was apparently disposed to &C.
cede to his demand, but Ell Buey, cum
ming like all of his class, and aware
of the value of the power which he
held to den0unce the finders of the
treasure to the authorities, insisted
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-02-07
The Buddha Crab.

Rev. G. ". Everard writes to Land
and Water that he was, two years ago,
in the northeast OF China, and was then
told that tho natives there not unfre-
quently caught some small crabs which
have most ridiculous face on one side.
They call them the Buddha crabs. The
face is very distinct, and looksike avery
iovial old fellow much given to wine.
The crab is the size Of the top OF the
thumb; the claws are very small. The
nearest approach to it is the masked
crab sometimes found in tho British
seas. Ono OF these was exhibited alive
in the aquarium Of the geological gar
dens, in 1860. :. I think it would puzzle
even Mr.. Darwin to account for this ex-
traordinary resemblance to the human
face on the back OF o crab. This crab
comes from China, and, strange to say,
the markings on his back exactly resem-
bled the face OF IN ugly old Chinaman.
Tho eyes are closed, but they are OBJ
liquc to the face, andaro surmounted by
heavy eyebrows. The nose is rounded
and fattened; at each corner there is a
warty projection. The mustache is curl
cd exactly like tho mustache We sec on
Chinaman. The mouth seems ready
to open and swallow any quantity OF
food.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-02-07
DreadStufIs In Europe.

The Mark Lane Express, in It's review
Of the grain markets, says: Milder
weather gave more favorable aspect for
farmers, but the same cause led to n de-
terioration OF samples, and prices agein
suffered, although good and dry samples
changed little. The general averages
yielded six pence per quarter, md re-
main only one shilling above last years,
while deliveries Of English arc fifty.six
per cent. below them.
At Paris inferior wheat is SIX pence to
ONT shilling lower. Flour has main
timed its price, because better rates are
obtained for wheat in some Of tho pro.
vincial markets. NIarseilIcs is over
stocked. In Belgium and Holland tho
markets are unchanged. At Hamburg
the market is dull. Inland navigation
Ia closed by ice and the port is kept
open with difficulty.
At Dantzic prices are lower in the ab.
Scnce Of English demand. At st. Peters
burg quotations are steady.
In AustriA and Hungary business has
been on the smallest scale. Prices are
lower everywhere. There arc hopes
that spring will revive business, but I'M
usually heavy foreign stocksd millers
from purchasing and act rs lightweight
on trade, though we have no doubt they
will be wanted shortly.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-02-07
How Putnam was Saved.


When Lord Howe and his English
army had marched into New York city
during the Revolutionary war, says q
writer in ScriJner's, the commander.in-
chief and his staff were enrnpturned to
find Mrs. Murray, q noted Qunkercss,
md her beautiful daughters ready to
greet them with n warm welcome. The
parties had once met III more peaceful
days. ". ...
"William,Ss said the fair Quaker ma-
iron, twill Ithee alight and refresh thy.
self at our h6uso?"
az thank you, Mrs. Murray" saidth
pleasure loving commander, "but I
must first catch that rnscally Yankee,
Putnam, .g .......I ..-
The Yankee general, who had Just es.
capped, and was only short distance
ahead Of Lord Howe, was not to be
caught this time, il 'woman's wit could
save him, even il tile truth must be tor.
tured intoG shape that should deceive
in order to save iife.a!i Very demurely
the lady roioinetis n~that plain Ian
grage OF her sect which always carries
With it such an emphasis o. truth:
"Did'st thou not hear that Putnam
Ind gomez 1t is late tory o6 Itch him.
Thee had better come,in and dine"
The invitationywa seconded by the
brightest smiles Of the daughters, and
Howe wavered. Promising to pursue
the hated Yankee after he had dined,
the British commander alighted and en-
tered the house, where the destinations
OF his charming hostesses made him for
get for hours the object Of his expedi-
ton. Putnam meanwhile was flying up
the Bloomingdale road, never daring to
draw breath until he caught sight Of
Westinghouse tents. Thatcher, III his
"ALilitary Journal" writes that it be-
came common saying among the
American officers that Mrs. Murray had
saved Putnam's division. -
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-02-07

How many wretched homes In our land |!
How many heArt-broken invalids Life with
many signifies nero onerous existence. AL
arc subject 10 disease, but whom health Ii re-
moved tho hopo IL nearly gone out. Sickness
is equally incurred through exposure or caro-
lessnesA. Especially ID this truc with those
dIscases peculiar to woman. Through her own
imprudenee and folly sho Is made to drag out
miserable oIistonce-A source OF annoyance
and anxiety to her friends, aud everything but
comfort and pleasure 10 herself. Exposure to
tho cold at times when sho should be most
prudent, and overtaIlng her body with lAbori.
ouB employment, arc both fruitful causes OF
many OF the rnalados from which she suffers.
Gradually the bloom Leaves hor checks, hcr
lips grow Rshy white her yivacity departs. she
continually experiences feeling OF wearinoss
and general lRnguor, and altogether presents
ghostly appearance, What docs Hho need
Should she take seme stimulating drug, which
will for the time make her " feel botter," or
docs her entire system demand PREPARATION?
She requires something which not only will 70:
store to health tho deceased organs, but will
tone and iuvigorate tho system. DR.. piercc'B
FavoritO Prescription will do this. Il imparts
strength to the diseased parts, brings back tho
glow Of health and restores comfort where
previously there was only suffering,
Evory invalid lady should send for The
Peoples Common Sense Medical Adviser" In
which over fifty pages arc devoted to the con.
sdoration OF those diseases peculiar 10 women.
1t will be sent, postpaid, to any address, for
sI.5O. Address 4. V. Pierce. n. D., Worlds
Dispcnsary, buffalo, N. Y. Agents wanted to
sell this valuable work.-Com.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-02-07
sCiIESCK' PULnl0NIC sYRUP, SEA
WELD TONIC and NIANDRAkK PILE.

These deSSvcdly celebrated and popular medicines
have effected revolution in tho healing a and ptoved
tho faacy Of several maIins which hive fer many years
Distracted The progrsG Of medical science Tho ilsS
supposltIou that Consumption Il inourable" dOtoHcd
physicians from Attempting 10 find remedies for that
disease and patients afflicted with II roeoncllsd thcu
AcvpI to death without making effort TO cIespo tom
doom which they supposed TO be ulAvOIdAhlc It -
now proved, however, that Consumption can b cared
and that II Ia, been cured In very ErO.t number Of
case, tsomS Of them apparently desperate Ones) By
SehSueks Punono Syrup alone; and IA other BY
the lano medicine In connection with Behenek's SoA
Weed Tonic and Mandrake Pills. ons or both, accord
In to tho requirements Of the case.
Dr. Sehoaek himself. who enjoJsd uninterrupted good
hellth for than forty yetrt. was supposed At
time 10 be At the ven gate Of DEATH h. phybeAnI hay
Ing pronounced his hopeless. and Abandoned hlu
N lila fats. lie cured by ths Aforesaid medicines
and since his recovery, many Thousands similarly Affect
Cd have used Dr. Sehsneks preparation, with tho same
remarkable success.
Full elections accompany each, making Il not sb,o-
lulely necessary To psrtooay sea Dr. Sehenek rneas
patients wih their lungs examined, and for this pur
pose he Il professionally at his principal ofiee. Corner
Sixth and Arch Streets, Philadelphia, every Monday,
where all Letters Tor advice must DO addressed.
SehSaek'a medicines are sold By all druggsts.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-02-07

The Virginia (Nev.) Chronicle has tho
following Running over Ralph Waldo
Emerson's new book VIC came upon the
following passage
Courage to lsk questions courage to
expose Our ignorance. Tine great gain
is not to shine, not to conquer yonr COM
panion-then you learn nothing but
conceit-but to find companion who
knows what you 10 not; to til. with him
aud be overthrow, horse and foot, with
utter destruction Of all your logic and
learning. There is defeat that is usc.
ful.
We resolved TO act upon the above ut
ouce. Wo called in our landlord and
asked him what the rent OF onr room
would he the coming month. lie told
us. That was fair start. We Lad tx.
posed our ignorance and mentally
praised ourself for courage. Then We
proceeded to multiply questions. We
asked him where he lived before he
came 10 Nevada. He informed MS that
he was by birth near neighbo- of
tho lnte respected Daniel Webster.
That increased our respect for him.
F0r the landlord, not for Webster. J
We then asked him how much lumber
was worth in tho Granite State. HI an.
swrprd promptly promptness is II
Characteristic Of our landlord. Then We
got the price Of brick in New Hamp
shire, the value Of mechanics labor, the
probable cost OF bed, carpet and wash.
stand, md the rate OF interest on money
in tho lanu OF the White mountains.
We said TO ourself Emerson would
be delighted cOnld he but hear this. 3"
At lust We yentured to ask our host il. he
belonged to any religious denomination.
Ho informed us that he did. We then
asked how he could reconcile his con.
science 10 charge us moro rent for a
room than it would cost to build house
in New Hampshire, and m interest on
an Investment hero which is more per
month than tho State OF New Hampshire
permits landlords to take by tho year.
He eyed lib moment over his spGctacles,
and then said: "That's what you arc
driving ut, is iti Let me toll YIN that n
man who mixes religion with rents in
Virginia City will not last long md,
further, that il you do rot like this
room there AFRO plenty outside who
would. The rate 1spoko Of is only for
this month next month it will DO more. I"
We had followed Emerson's advice to
the letter, gained q good deal of informa-
ton, but somehow we didn't feel any
better. 1t must be that Emerson is not
70 grcnt man rs We thought he WIS.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-02-07
Diet for Children.

E.roa and coffee dietary for children Is
d bad in its effects as its use is now uni
versal. DR.. Ferguson found that child
rem so fed only grew four pounds per IN
mum between the ages Of thirteen and
sixteen, while those who got milk night
and morning grew fifteen pounds each
year. Thiafeeds no commentary. The
deteriorated 'physique OF tea aud coffee
f6d children is seen in their lessenod
power to resist disease, is notorious
among the medical men OF factory dis.
'tricts. It is not theamere difficulty OF
procuring the milk which prompts tho
ADOPTION OF . tea dietary. The con-
.Yenience Of itislon allurement, while
the}idea OF feeding their children like
those OF the better classes around Is IN.
other. Foolish pride Inns good deal to
do with It and to answer for.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-02-07
FORTY.FOURTH CONGRESS-.
The business OF General Interest Trans
acted.
SENATE.

During tho discussion on the alleged discrep-
Ruc.os in tho reports OF tic United States
Treasurer. Mr.. Eaton Dem J. Of Connecticut
said ho was engaged, about six months ago,
with one Of tho nhroWdost bankers IN tho
United States In the examination OF the finance
reports from 1871 to 1874. The time occupied
in tho examination was about throe weeks, and
he did not hesitate to assert that there was not
an accountant In tho United States who could
tAko the finance reports and tho debt state
ment, and come within 100000 OF tho
amount of tho public debt.
Mr.. Kelley lDem.l, OF oregon, from tho
committee on railroads, reported with amend
ments tho Senate bill to extend the time for
the construction and completion Of the North.
ern Pacific railroad. Placed on tho calendar.
Mr. Davis tDcm.l, Of Wost virgins, called
up the resolution submitted by hid Cow days
$50 in regard to the invcstigAtio1.o d 46 books
and accounts Of tho Treasury hp9rtmont.
Tho motion OF Mr. EdmundH To ltnend the
resolution 30 as TO have tho invostg lion made
by tho committee on finance ihste6d o. q
special committee, was agreed to. On motion
Of Mr.. Morrill, [Rep.l OF Vermont, tho pre-
ambIO alleging that there were discrepancies
IN the accounts Of tho treasury, etc., was laid
on the table.
During tho consideration OF the bill to pro-
vide for commission on tho subject OF tho
alcoholic liquor traffic, Mr.. Sherman said the
ilse OF spirituous liquors was the Cause Of
chnie In all parts OF the world, and caused
bOggarv and poverty. This vice was almost
universal, and 1t semeed to him that tho Con-
gross OF tho United States might well give tho
subIec. full aud fair examination. ATr. Morrill,
Ilsep, lrof Maine, spoke in favor Of the bill.
HOUSE.
Mr.. WAddell (Dem), Of North Carolina,
from tho post-ofAco committee, reported back
adversely tho bill introduced by Mr. EAmOs, OF
Rhtds Island, 10 reduce tho postage on fret.
class mail matter 10 ono cent for each half
ounce, Laid on tho table.
During tho discussion Oh tho Centennial Ap.
preparation, Mr.. Townsend (Rep). Of New
York, Opoke In support Of the bill. He said II
there ever had boon nation that had reason
to DO proud Of iLs achievements, 1t was the
American nation. It had Just expended s5,-
00O, COG, 900 10 render II certain that tho nation
should exist, and had sacrificed 800, 900 lives
thAt tho nation might have Centennial
Mr.. Stonger (Dem.), OF Pennsylvania, spoke
In opposition 10 tho bill. H0 said that 10
doubt tho cIiStenee Of constitutional power
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-02-07

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tons cured, and rough skin made soft and
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icgs, Com.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-02-07

BEET CIpER.-A cider made Of bccts
il coming into use in Fruncc. 1t is pro.
pared by adding seven pounds Of red
garden beet to every two and one. hall
bushels OF apples, pressing all together.
Tho cider must not be used for about
eight months, when it will DO free from
the beet flavor.
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