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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11
The Tarantula's Bite.
A Strong Mans Struggle with the Insects
Poison-Singular Effects.

- S'o'S t"oh o DduS5ie WIN thc iuScCl
Poison-Singular Effects.
Dan Sheppard, workman on the South
Pueblo water-works ditch, at the St. Char
les, was bitten by tarantula on the even
ing of Friday, October g. Sheppard was
sleeping in cabin on the Grayback ranch.
He had made his bed on the floor, and
had scarcely gone to sleep when he felt
something pinch his left shoulder and then
run across his face. He tried to catch it
with his hand, but it escaped him. Severe
pains beginning to shoot from the shoul-
der, Sheppard became convinced that he
had been bitten by tarantula. He then
ran up the railway track to NJ. 7. Robin
sons, about mile distant, in the hope of
getting some whiskey for use as an anti
dote, but unfortunately Robinson had no
whiskey on hand. He then returned down
the track aud went to house near where
he was bitten.
Sheppard is stout, powerful man, but
by this time he was nearly exhausted.
The pain had passed from his shoulder
down his left side, then into his legs and
up his right side, until his whole body
was affected, and he was in state of the
most excruciating agony. A neighbor
Immediately mounted his horse and gal.
loped to Pueblo, eight miles distant, for a
supply Of whiskey.
In the meantime Shepphard returned to
his cabin, and in a short time, from the
action of the posion, he became almost in.
sensible, and his body, head and limbs
became frightfully swollen. In Just two
hours and q half from the time he was
bitten, the much needed whiskey was re-.
ceived from Pueblo.
The poisoned man was now in very
critical condition, unable to move, and
evidently at the gate of death. The
whiskey was Immediately administered;
and he speedily revived. About quart
was given him, when, as Sheppard him.
self says, he began to feel himself the
strongest man in Colorado, and it was
with difficulty that four men could hold
him. 1t soon became evident that the
whiskey would prove an effectual antidote
to the tarantula poison.
Sheppard is now recovering rapidly,
and though ho is still weak, and has lot.
some thirty pounds in weight, there il
little doubt that in week or SO he will
be all right again.
1t is a little singular that, although the
effects were so terrible the bite itself lef,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11

For kitchen and pantry floors there is
nothing better than coat of hard paint.
The cracks should be filed with putty be-
fore it is applied, and the paint allowed to
dry at least two weeks before using. 1t
is easily kept clean by washing (not scrub
bing) with milk and water. Soap should
never be allowed to touch it. Red lead
and yellow ochre are preferable for color
ing; the former makes hard paint that
wears well.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11

To REMOVE MILDEw.-Wet the cloth
mildewed with soft soap and salt, let it lie
a short time, then wash it in good suds
and lay it out to bleach. Repeat the pro-
cess if necessary. Or, rub on soap, then
scrape fine chalk on it, rub it in well, lay
it on the grass; as it dries, wet it little;
repeat the process aud the mildew will
disappear.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11


And autumn suns arc mellow,
When mnple-leayes begin 10 glow.
And all the woodland spaces show
Their poinp Of red and yellow,
loid my hands together,
And far beyond the maple.trees.
And far across the rolling seas,
! smell the moorland heather.
By warm winds OH the border
All me what memories blossom out.
What ordered thoughts are nut 10 rout
In tremulous Disorder
An atmospheric glamOr-
That. spite of wrinkles and gray hair,
Has thrilled old heart-beats unaware
With new and noisy clamor.
In breezy autumn weather:
Across the moor the wind swept free,
Warm shone the sun where and he
Sat knee-deep in the heather.
Allround in purple splendor.
White clouds went sailing overhead,
4. lark was soaring, when he said
= Tore you" low and tender.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11

How TO WASH BLACK CALIooEs.-
Put the calicoes in boiler with enough cold
water to cover them well, and let them come
to a boil. Then take out and put into
clean water, and soap and rub any part of
the white (if there is any which still looks
soiled, after which rinse, wiring dry as pos
sible, and dry quickly.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11

An excellent recipe for removing paint
or grease spots from garments may be had
by mixing four teaspoonfuls of alchohol
with tablespoonful Of salt. Shake the
whole well together, and apply with brush
or sponge.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11

Wire worms in gardens may be trap'rer.
by placing slices Of potatoes slightly co
cred in the soil. These should be vista
every morning, and all the worms collected
underneath gathered up and killed.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11

A simple and harmless application for
rlng-worm is found by washing with So
luton made from the root Of common
narrow-leafed dock, which belongs to the
botanical genus Rumex. Use vinegar for
the solvent.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11
5t. Johns Parochial School
WESTMINSTER, MD.


II CiLAssIcs and MATHEMATICS laugh
~ Particular attention paid TO Englis
= Composition. Terms sperquarter Of 10 week
aflfrom So 70 SIS according 70 the stedies pu
dious, well nEhsed andi andi lRH !lRR A ne. n Pzlnsipa
being about twenty apartniSnts in The ta's'
stories, opening upon paszaseuayr running
lengthwlse through the centre Of the house.
A molithograph Of this pretty build.
ing y placed upon tho British official cat.
alogue.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11

To put to use bits of soap which arc
still too good to throw away, but are-o.
nuisance in the soap dish, place all,
to the smallest pieces, in small ba
flannel, and they will be found to rr
the most delicious lather for the baS "
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11

A tea made Of ripe dried whoftleberries.
and drank in place Of water is sure and
speedy cure for scrofula difficulties, how
ever bad.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11

One of the best applications forth
tism is to bathe the parts affec. :.
water in which potatoes have been ~ MD.
y boiled, as hot as can be borne, id
fore going to bed.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11

A plaster made Of fresh Stacked lime
and fresh pine tar is sure cure for 4
cancer, which, with its roots, viii come out.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11

"Thou shalt not get found out Is not
one Of the commandments, aud no man
can be saved by trying to keep it.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11

Value the friendship Of him who stands
by you in storm; swarms Of insects will
surround yeu in the sunshine.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11

IT TAKE pleasure in announcing to the
Il public that am prepared to manufacture
to order Castings Of any kind, such as Ma
chinery, Plows and Plow Irons Of the Latest
Patterns now used by farmers. intend TO
give special attention to
Plow Castings and Repairs.
Work done as well and Is cheap as any
where in the county. Patronage is respect
fully solicited. oct 2S i76.1y
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11

1nT9B n9B 4 d the clear, blue sky Of The
bu;bk, d every star Of talant win
anl 5elcarly, and the sun Of genius
VI eeeirno vapors in III passage. ii
n Aia< exquisite beauty of De fno
y eemiag grace ii honel9 ono.
The green IN the landscape. har-
| I8tx wish every color, ncl1o8int fie
the bright aud sol>enIne fI,s hns
1e +; like 4 Aute IN <al| chorus Il
IstFaulcnts, sound not Al Grsl discover
| By tho car, yet filing Up lie brssts n
= concord with Il deep melody
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11

What may be doae Il ~ lIIno L no>'.r
done.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-11-11
4Oetrg.
HEATHER BLOOM.

From scriDner's Monthly.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-11-25

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Brandon.

The Rev. s. P. Wilder was installed
pastor Of tho Congregational church il
Brandon on Wednesday, with the usua
services.
Rev. r. T. Hall Of Pittsford was oho
sen moderator Rev. John X. William,
Of West Rutland, scribe.
Tho several churches weIe represented
by The following pastors and delegates
Rutland - Rev. ]. Gibson johnson, pastor:
Col. George A. Merrill, delegate.
West Rutland - rev. J. X. Williams, actin,
pastor; Rolin C. Thrall, delegate.
Middlebury-Rev z. p. Hooker, pastor; Ly.
man L. Knapp, delegate.
Salisbury ev. James, acting pastor. H.
Sheldon, delegate.
shorcham-kev. William y. Bacon, pastor;
Dea. H. Bingham, delegate.
Orwell CIV. NJ. l.. Severance, pastor; Dea.
o. Bascom delegate
Pittsford-Rov. II. I. Hall, pastor; Dea. C.
L. Penae d delegate.
The pastors Of the Methodist and Bsp.
fist churches Of Brandon were also invited
to sit in the council as honorary members.
The examination Of the candidate was
conducted in the usual form. aud proving
satisfactory. the council voted to proceed
to his installation.
In tho evening large audience Assem-.
bled at the Congregational church to
attend the installation services, which
were conducted in accordance with the
following programme:
/. Music.
2. Statement by tho moderator.
3. Invocation by Rev. D. r. Watson.
4. Reading Of hymn 36S by Rev. Milton Tator
Of the Methodist church.
8. Installation sermon by Rev. J. g. johnson
Of Rutland
G. Music.
I. Installation prayer by Rey. +. James Of
Salisbury.
8. Charge to tho pastor by Rev. N. L. Sever.
auce Of Orwell.
8. Music.
10. Charge to the people by Rev. F.. P. Hooker
Of Middlebury.
II Right hand Of fellowship by ROY. r. T.
Hall Of Pittsford.
IL. Closing prayer by Rev. William n. Bacon
Of Shoroham.
10. Singing Of hymn 1929.
Ia. Denediction by tho pastor
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-11-25
Boston Market.
NOVEMBER al.

flour aud Graln-The demand for -four Is mod
crate but prices are unchanged; the sales have
been at 81 25al rs for Western superdnei S5a
! rs for common extras; IS 75a6 IS for Wisoon.
sin extras; Sc 25a7 for Minnesota, including
choice bakers brands; winter wheats have been
selling at sea- for Ohio. Indiana and Michigan
So 25as for illinois; and sc SOFAS so for St Louis
southern -four 10 steady and arm, with sales at
SO 6Oas SO per Dbl for medium and choice family
in patent Wisconsin aud Minnesota brands the
sales have been at 81 2Sas rs per Dbl. Corn Is
quiet but frm; the sales Of old mixed and Yell "
nave been At 63a66c per bush; and new Is scarce
and prices are quite nominal Oats are dull,
With sales Of No white at 60a52c; mixed aud
No 2 white at 4las7c; aud rejected at slss6c per
bush. In rye sales at s0a~bo per bush. Shorts
3l4al4 SO; due feed sl0sle; aud msddlngs at
slsa22 per ton.
Provisions-P is quiet at Sieale so for
prime; SIT 60als for messi and S30a2i SO per
Dbl for clear and extra clear, Beef has been sell
ling at sl0.6shl2 for mess and extra mess; aud
sl3al3 so per Dbl for family Lard llallI{c per
ID for city and Western; and smoked hams liza
l2Isc per h. Butter sells at isa35c per ID; and
cheese from saltc per ID, rs TO quality
Wool-We notice more active demand for wool,
partly speculative. but manufacturers are still
the principal purchasers There Is no change In
prices, and all kinds continue to be held quite
firm. The sales include 66O, 900 lbs California at
i5s2so for fall. aud 2Sssse for spring; 100000
lbs Ohio and Pennsylvania hseces st t7atee. az
10 qualltyi 10000 lbs Michigan fsees OF sas
k3e for x and choice medium; II, 600 lbs, inelud-
ing odds and suds Of aseses at 33Naiooy loo.
oee its vpwssksd ard rHmsrshsntaels ct 2lSss;
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-11-25
The Legislature.
s L N A TIE

FRIDAY.
Read tho third time-H. 1922, an act
10 addition to chapter 20, rs, relating to
common schools; passed.
II. 200, an act for the protection of
game and fish.
Senator Ousbman demanded the yeas
and nays, which were-yeas 20, nays 3;
90 the bill was passed.
SATURDAY.
Roports-From committee on claims,
in favor Of II. 206, IN act to pay Jere,
nish O'Brien the SUN therein named
read the third time aud passed.
From the same, in favor Of Fl. 256, on
act to pay Charles Morgan the sun
therein Damed read tho third time and
passed.
From the same, in favor Of II. 302, an
act to pay NJ. Quinn the sum therein
named read tho third time and passed.
From tho committee on Judiciary,
against Fl. 2l9, np act 10 amendment OF
and addition to an act approved Novem
Der IA, 1866, relating to fees of sheriffs
and oonstables; third reading refused.
From the same, in favor of II. 261, an
act to restore William Williams to his
legal rights and privileges; rend the third
time and passed.
From the committee on claims, 10 favor
Of 8. 96, an act to pay Samuel Burbank
the sum therein named; read the third
time and passed
From the same, III favor al IL. 262, an
act to pay j. O. Williams the SUN there
in named; read the third time and passed
From the same, in favor of IL. 16l, an
act to pay the town OF Fairlee the sum
therein named read the third time and
passed.
Read the third tines 81, an act
relating to the fraudulent sale of real and
personal property; passed.
s. 80, an act 10 amendment OF section
FL, chapter 2S, g 8; passed.
s. III, an act in amer dment OF section
10, chapter %, g 8, relating to studies in
common schools ordered to lie
8. 100, an act in amendment of an act
relating to private corporations by volun.
tary association; passed.
From committee on judiciary, in favor
of ii. l78, an act to amend thu charter
Of Middlebury village, with proposals of
amendment, which were agreed to and
read the third time and passed
MONDAY.
Fl. $40, an act in relation to the cleo
ton Of presidential electors; passed yeas
IT, nays none.
Fl. 244, an act relating to the division
Of public money among schools passed.
s. ia, an act to amend aection 81.
chapter Is. g 9. relating to town histo-
ries passed,
s. ll9. an act 10 amendment : o section
7, chapter 100, G s, relating to crimes.
etc.; passed.
8. l18, an act to amend section II.
chapter Is, g E, relating to the enlarge.
ment Of burial grounds committed to a
senator for amendment, and as amended
passed.
8. Ill, an act 10 addition TO 80 act
authorizing al engraved testimonial for
Vermont soldiers |; passed.
s. 81, an act 10 amendment or section
Q, chapter "a, G 8, "of the collection Of
taxes" was taken up, the amendments of
tho committee agreed to. ind passed
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-11-25
TATE OF vERMONT-Distric. of

Addison. s..
In Probate Court held IL Mddlebury, within
and for said District, on the sth day Of Ncveu
Der, A. d. l576.
Charles A. Eldredge executor Of tho las. will
and testament Of tho estate of Charles N. Hay.
ward, late Of Brdport, in sal district, deceased
presents his administration account for exanina
ton and allowance, aud makes application for
decree Of distribution and partition Of the estate
Of said deceased.
Whereupon, 1t is ordered by said court thst
said account and said application be referred to t.
session thereof. 20 be held at the Probate Ofice
in said Middlebury on the 4th day of December.
D 1876. for hearing and decision thereon. ana
it Is further ordered that notice hereof DO give,
to all persons interested, by publication of the
same three weeks successfully in the Middleburs
Register, newspaper published at Middlebury
previous to said time appointed for hearing, tina.
they may appear at said time and place, and Show
cause, if any they may have, why said accour,
should not be allowed, and such decree made
By the Court.-At est,
50 SAML E. COOKE, Judge
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE,

y The undersigned, having been appointed b.,
Tue lion Probate Court for the District Of Add.
son, Commissioners, to receive, examine and al.
Just all claims and demands Of all persons against
the estate Of John I. Rich, late Of shorehau.
In said district deceased and also all claim.
and demands exhibited in Offset thereto; hereby
give notice that we will meet for the purpose,
Aforesaid, at the dwelling house of vertulon kich
day Of April next, {, ON o'clock n. until 4
o'clock, each Of said days, and that six month";
from the 27th day Of October, A d 1876, Is the
time limited by said court for said creditors to
present their claims to US for examination and
allowance
n Dated at Shoreham, this 18th day Of November, A
ID 1916. THURMAN BROOKINS.
30 EDISON D. D sH, Oommrs
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From committee on judiciafy, against
II. 204, to prevent over>insurapce on real
property third reading refused
From committee on judiciary, against
ii. Dol, in addition to chapter 65. s.,
relating to conveyance of real estate /:
third reading refused.
From committee on claims, in favor Of
II. %. to pay Il. N. Smith tho sum
therein named, with proposal of amend.
ment liking tho sum at 1883, which
was agreed to, aud bill read third time
aud passed
From committee on state prison against
II. 81, to amend section g chapter 1913,
8 /; third reading refused.
From committee ca claims, in favor of
II. 2OS, to pay Calvin J Weld the sum
therein named, with propo.a al of amend,
nent fixing the sum at S27 81, which
was agreed to, and bin read third time
ond passed,
From committee on claims, 10 favor Of
H. 270, to pay John L. futile tho sum
therein named, with proposal of amend.
ment, fixing sum at SIG 60; which was
agreed to, and bill read third time and
passed.
The House considered the Senate pro.
posals OF amendment to n. 1856, enabling
the proprictors and pew owners of the
Congregational meeting house in Bristol
village to dispose of the same and concur.
red in the same.
Mr.. Woodbridge, Of Vcrgeunes. moved
to reconsider the vote by which II. 376.
in relation to presidential electors, was
ordered TO third reading on Monday
morning; which motion was agreed Co..
Mr.. Woodbridge then moved that the
bill be read the third time Mt this time,
and on the question of lis passage. Mr..
Eaton of Danvlle demanded the yeas
and nnys, which we're taken-ayes 1919,
nays 10. So the bill passed.
From committee on railroads. in favor
of II. PIG, to amend an act to iDcorpor-
ate the Deer6eld River Railroad Compa.
ny, with proposal Of amendment which
was agreed to and the third reading or.
derod bill read third time and passed.
Read third time-H. 226. establishing
the Office of an attorney-general, defining
his duties and the duties of other officers
with reference thereto:
The yeas and nays woro taken-aycs
l1S, nays q so the bill was passed.
ii. 10, In addition to section %, chap.
ter 80, G 3, relating to the attachment Of
personal property by copy left in town
clerks Office, approved November &c,
1872; passed.
Resolution--By Mr.. Spraguc of Bran.
don, that the committee DO instructed to
inquire whether tho interest upon the
agricultural fund. now paid to tho Uni.
versity of Vermont is appropriated in
accordance with the spirit of tho graut
and whether further legislation is not
necessary upon this subject, and report
By bill or otherwise; adopted
MONDAY.
S. 100, to extend the benefits of com.
mon schools passed in concurrence, with
proposals of amendment.
S go 10 amendment Of on act relating
10 the division Of the property of school
districts. approved November %, 1872:
passed in couourieuoo
Ii. 1875, in amendment Of nn act relat-
ing to lieus on property sold, approved
November 81, 1872 passed.
IL. l35. granting powers to school dis
tricts md school directors passed.
Il. 3l9, to abolish tho Office of railroad
commissioner passed.
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AUCTION.

VIII be sold at public auction all the real estal .
of Chas. Z. Everts late of Salisbury In the count
of Addison. stato Of Vermont, deceased Sale a,
bis late residence, consisting of the home farm OF
200 acres; Boardman farm, ! Is acres; Kelsey 10,
% acres; one undivided half of wood aud tinbs,
lot, G5 acres; l-2 acres cedar swamp; and one
undivided half Of 100 acres In Ripton; also, /
yoke of oxen, horses, colts. S cows. 3 two.
year-old cattle, yearlings, 6 calves. IS sheep.
wagons, sleighs, harnesses. cutter, moving ma
chine, horse rake, plows. all tho farming tools.
household furniture, consisting of articles loo
numerous to mention; hay, straw, &c. On Tues
day, the 2sth day Of November, 1875, at 9 o'clock
AN. 32-3w A. 81. EvERTS, Admr.