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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-24

in paper box exposed to temperature
of about l30 deg, Fahrenheit. Active
combustion took place in little more
than five hours, and second exper-
iment yielded the same results in a lit
tie less than six hours. Cotton soaked
in rape-seed oil and put into box
subjected TO a temperature Of about
l70 deg, was found both box and cot
toni in ashes within ten hours Cotton
waste soaked in seal oil, with an applied
temperature of 1870 degrees, exhibited
ignition in 100 minutes the specific
gravity of this oil was .92s. Lard oil
with specific gravity of .916, produced
combustion in four hours, the applied
temperature being as above. These tenn
peratures, as is well known, are such as
occur in the neighborhood of steam
pipe, or under exposure to the suns
rays, involving, therefore imminent
liability to ignition and disaster.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-24
5fiscellanu.
Horace Greeley's Home.

A recent New York letter has the fol-
lowing;
Among other features in real estate is
the offer of the Greeley houses at
Chappaqua, which can be rented with
garden at S400 This is very low. One
is the original mansion and the other is
the new house which Greeley was build
ing for the family at the time of his
death. The old house was inconvenient,
but the new one has all modern improve
ments. The farm is let to a marketman.
and the property will be sold as soon as
times improve. Chappaqua is dull
place, and the rents are one half less
than on the margin of the Hudson. Sad
to think how these once noted homes fall
into other hands Benefits mansion at
Fort Washington is now occupied by a
tenant, and the once ornate grounds are
in the hands of a market gardener. Irv-
ing's house at Tarrytown is vacant, its
owners (neices of the author) being resi-
dents in this city during the winter.
Willis place at Cornwall, Gdylwild) is
also out of the family, and the latter,
which consists of his widow and daugh-
ter, is boarding in Madison avenue. To
these is to be added the vacant Greeley
house at Chappaqua. Each of these
names will give a permanent interest to
the spot associated with it first, as Shen-
stone is still remembered at Hegley
Park and the Lessons, while Horace
Walpole and Pope are each the presid-
ing dignities at Strawberry Hall and
Twickenham. Scott also holds possession
of Abbottsford with power which death
has only increased, and which time will
only make stronger. Just as Irving Wis
tied Abbottsford and Newstead Abbey
(the latter after Byron's DEATH SO now
pilgrimages are made to his own former
abode. Speaking of Chappaqua it may
be said that Greeley bought that farm
because he loved agriculture, and he
spent large sum improving the soil and
making experiments. Bennett however
cared nothing for such things. He pur-
chased the Fort Washington place mere
ly to satisfy his ambition, and to have
grand country establishment He set up
a snowy style of living, had house full
of servants, but it is doubtful if he took
as much real comfort as Greeley with
his axe, thinning out trees, or watching
the pigs at Chappaqua. This love which
literary men so often show, is not mod
ern thing. Horace himself could speak
of his " Sabine farm and his rural cot,
and in the story of the city mouse and
the country mouse he evidently gives the
advantage to the latter.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-24

A man in Illinois, had four years old
daughter named Eta, who frequently
amuses herself by placing the chairs in
row and calling them a train of cars.
One evening, while thus engaged, Mr..
B., friend of the family called and un-
thinkingly occupied one of the "cars y
Miss Eta, not wishing to have her play
disturbed, stepped up and said
Mister, dis is train of tars."
"Oh ]" said Mr.. B., then I'll be a
passenger and take ride"
Little Eta was not at all satisfied.
After hesitating a moment she said
" Where do 'ou want to dit Off"
Mr.. B replied, d" I'll get off at Bloom
ington."
"well.'' said Eta, demurely, dis is
de place"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-24

SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION 1t has
long been known that many disastrous
fires have occurred in stores and ware
houses through spontaneous combustion,
or the self ignition of their ire-generat-
ing properties. A recent number of the
London Engineer gives an account of
some experiments made with a view to
determine the causes of these phenom-
ena, from which it appears that in an in
stance small quantity of cotton waste,
soaked in olive oil, was loosely packed
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-24

Have you children ?" demanded a
house renter. Yes" replied the other,
solemnly; six all in the cemetery" :"
" Better there than here" said the land
lord consolingly, and proceeded to exc
cute the desired lease. In due time the
children returned from the cemetery,
whittier they had been sent to have
nice play; but it was too late to annul
the contract.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-24

GrandmOthers.
Grandmothers are very nice folks;
They beat all the aunts in creation,
They let a chap do what he likes.
And don't worry about education,
I'm sure can't see il at ALL
What ever poor fellow could do,
For apples, and pennies, and cakes.
Without grandmother or two.
And if he is bad now and then,
And makes a great racketing noise.
They only look over their specks
And say, All, these boys will be boys
Life is only short at the best:
Let the children be happy to- day"
Then they look for awhile at the sky
And the hills that are far. far away,
Quite often, as twilight comes on,
Graudmothers sing hymns very low,
To themselves as they rock by the fire,
About Heaven. and when they shall go,
And then boy. stopping to think,
VIII find hot tear in mis- eye.
To know what will come at last.
For grandmothers all have to die.
/ wish they could stay here and pray,
For boy needs their prayers ey'ry night;
Some boys more than others, s'pose
Such as l need a wonderful sight.
Little Soieer.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-24
OTAGE NOTICE.
EREsH AND SALT FISH !

of every variety can be found at E +. DEWEI'S.
large stock of Salt Fish of all kinds. includins
shoiceM ackerel in bulk and kits just received
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-24
Poetry.
Faith.

Better trust all and be deceived,
And weep that trust aud that deceiving,
Than doubt one heart that II believed.
Had blessed ones life with true believing,
o. in this mocking world too fast
The doubling hend o'ertakes our youth;
Better be cheated TO the last
Than lose the blessed hope of truth
FRANCES ANNE KEHRLK,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-24

or less if necessary. Remember am going to sell
my goods no matter about the price those in want
of Clothing, Hats Caps, had better call and see
me before buying elsewhere. for will not be un-
dersold by any Call early while the assortment
is good.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-26

have it tessed before the Supreme
Court
It is said that Hon. T. b. Hufnph-
reys. Finance Minister, is out of the
Government. lie would not accept the
Indian Conmissionship. and could not
get Il if be would. nor Mr. Bunster,
Member Of Parliament. and - went cut
Il u reported tha, M Smith, the mem
bar from Cowichsn. will occupy the va
cant seat ia the Cabinet.
Dir. Gamble, Of the Canadian Paci-
ic Railway survey, arrived AT oaesnel-
iexa few days since, having made the
trip from tie sealoard. at Dean Canal,
saccessfully. and is uow on hi. way TO
this city. 4 rumor il current here that
British Coiumlians, aid friends Of th,
Province Ia London. have heli a meet
ing. aud decided 20 request a memb r
If tie House Of Commons u ask the
Home Secretary what action has been
taken in connection with British Col
nnbia's Railway memorial
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-26
NEVADA.

TRUcKKg, July -. Sylvester C.
pi;man ~as run over 10y the engine of
the second section of train No. q, near
Tamarack az j o'clock this afternoon.
lie was found TO bs tied to the track
with an inch rope, feet inside and head
oatside the rail. The wheels passed
across his chest, exposing his yitals and
causing instant death The men on
the frs, section Of Ne. Q saw pi,msn
walking along the track. and the train
oame very near running over him. The
two sections were fifteen minutes apart
The body Was brought TO Truekec, and
Is n the hands of the coroner. Pit
mans parents reside in Da,ch Flat.
He was young man Of temperate
habits. foal play is suspected; We, hi.
money was not taken. and be had M
known enemies.
san ASpREAs. July - About 10
A. II today the stage running between
this place and. Angeles camp was
stopped by a masked highwayman with
a double barrelel sho, gun. Wells,
Fargo * Cos box Was demanded al the
driver. who convinced the robher tina,
there WAS Va box aboard, this liue hav-
ing 10 contract with Wells. Fargo i
Co. Then thel robber demanded what
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-26
7 6 L EG r A p HIC
BRITISH COLUMBIA.

VICTORIA. D. c. Jaly - The
i>fs,faiF3 claims thai, "a the new asaess-
meat set, passed At the las, session u
the Legislature of th,s proyinee. pro-
yisles fer taking eensas aud collecting
statistics. that It Is beyoad the posi-
hllity Of a doab. Invalid and Worthless
II quotes from the British American Act
Of lsd. in support Il Us ssatemeat, and
says, that taking census ard collecsiu:
statistics Is the exclusive right 81 the
nofaiaioa Government aud nos al anv
proyinciS. Legislature. Ard slsa. tia;
the census Ak Of 1870 EapeAls al acts
ana larss IT ats in force Ia any of The
Provinces. relafiya 10 q census. Tbs
Standard recommends rate payers Ia
take the matter in hand Al ouoe. aud
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-26
CALIFORNIA.

Dan A4-1SNiStVt
Dakota, from the Northern coast.
Sailed on the 23d, barkentine Grace
Roberts, for Freeport; ship King Philip.
and bark Atlanta, Port Gamble; bark
Brontes, Port BIakely; and bark Forest
Queen, Port Ludlow.
SAN Josg, July 24-This afternoon
young man named Alvin G.. Whit
more committed suicide in Hovers
stage stable, adjoining the st. James
Hotel, by shooting himself through the
heart. FROM u farewell letter to his
mother. found on his person, together
with note to young lady, called
Lilly. from Napa City, at present
attending the Normal School here. it
is evident the young man was not just
right in his mind. He blamed her for
throwing off on him He quit work
last Saturday, since which time he has
been drinking more or less. and limiting
at self disruption, and to reporter he
stated that he would give him good
item before to- morrow
SAN FRANCISCO, July 25.-Flour-
prices unchanged. Market soft Wheat
choice, old milling, 81 67k choice
new 81 IS; shipping rates, 81 so. Bar
ley-about 1900 sacks feed sold in lots
at one half silver Oats-exta fine,
81 %. IIay-Ssal3.
Gold closed in New York at ii ~ /:
Legal Tenders s9ias93i buying and 80
ao0f selling.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 2j.-The
United States Grand Jary is now
busily engaged taking testimony in
cases which have been brought TO their
attention involving alleged infrac.ions
OF revenue law among establishments
/ whose affairs are under investigation,
viz: the Bay View distillery, where it
will be remembered lot of mysterious
underground pipes were unearthed by
revenue agents in explorations some
weeks ago; the Antioch Distillery,
which has already been several times
under fire in courts; the Pacific Distil
lery. aud number Of wholesale liquor
dealers Rumor has it that some very
damaging evidence is being obtained.
and tina. good deal of ill-concealed
uneasiness is felt in crooked circles with
regard To the nature of the testimony
affecting the above branch of our
industries. The jury will probably
report three or four weeks hence.
1t is reported on apparently good
authority that Ex- Mayor VIM Alvord.
will b. the candidate of the Republi-
cans If this district for Congress
/ Movements in his favor seem TO meet
with general appreciation of the best
element of the party. who consider him
to be both good aud available caudi.
date
Fifteen cases of small pox were re-
ported yesterday, aud five up to noon
to-day. Two more deaths have &c
Cured.
A branch line of the Central Pacific.
between Oakland aud Berkely. was
! stopped hy an old lady Yesterday. The
Company had laid track across her
land in spite of her refusal to accept
/ the terms offered for right of way. As
/ the fast train approached, she delibe-
/ rately sat DOWN on the track, and when
the train came to halt anl employees
advanced to remove h,r she drove them
back with revolver The train and
employees finally withdrew in good
order
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-26

Wednesday, July %, 1876.
an IMPORTANT IMPROVEMENT

The alluyial cmbayment formed IN
the angle Of White and Black rivers
in this county, is mostly i fen that
becomes nearly dry in the fall and is
consequently Of some present utility
for pasturage, bat during the most
Of the year is submerged under the
overflow waters Of the rivers and
Lake Washington. The tract IN
cludes several thousand acres of land
in sections 10, 80 aud 81 Of Town-
ship No. % Of Range 5 East, and
Sections II - and 80 of Township
No. % Range 4 East, and if proper
w drained would constitute one of
the most productive districts in the
Territory. Its condition hes been an
eye-sore to the farmers III the locali-
ty ever since the settlement of the
country, because, besides lying idle
and unproductiye it is a prolific
brSeder of malaria, and mosquitoes,
and il n hiding covert for straying
cattle, and an obstructer Of travel.
They have hitherto done nothing
towards its improvement, in the hope
that the long talked of canal into
the Sound and lowering OF the lake,
which it was hoped would effect its
reclamation, would ere long be..com-
menced, and for the further reason
that no single settler has been able,
unaided, to undertake scheme of
such magnitude.
Two things. however, have trans
pred which render expedient its I'M
".-aiate undertaking by the local
.propri.tors. One Of these is the
discovers that the greater part of
The surfss'e, at least, is much higher
than DC ordinary level Of Black river
-~s sise which it has outlet, and the
s~ainpy. condition is caused mainly
by distractions 10 the free oif-ilow
Of the water. The other is the pas.
sage by the Legislature at their last
scssionof n drainage law, similar TO
the one in force in New York. which
prescribes that bitches for draining
lands may be projected and carried
through RS public enterprises by pro-
cedure. similar to that prescribed for
the laying out and construction of
district roads
In. accordance with the provisions
of this statute, the Mcssgs. Fibletts
and other Farmers in the neighbor-
hood have posted The requisite legal
notices Of 4 petition TO be presented
to thee County Commissioners ct
their next session in August, fer the
authorization Of the drainage Of the
tract in question and the appoint
ment of viewers aud appraisers. The
plan is TO run II catchment drain
along the BOTTOM Of the bluff, past
the outlet pf the Talbot mine. which
will intercept the enormous inflow
from the surrounding hills, aad 10
clear out and deepen the INSTRUCTED
drain slough which runs through the
swamp from White into Black river.
We regard this as one OF the mos;
practical and promising efforts in
The way of the exploitation of our
local resources that has been under
taken for some time. 1t i one in
which not only the public health aud
convenience, aai the beauty of the
couatry are concerned, but also al
addition Of good many thousand
dollars Ia the wealth anl annual
business OF the county We wish il
and all like enterprises n hearty God
snecd.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-26

THE TraAscrip, says: At Tacoma.
information is received that there is TO
he no work done upon the branch coal
road his year. M. Stark. the vice
president of the road, was interviewed
by some of the people who were mos,
anxious on the subject. aud his reply
was sumner TO those whose expecta
tions had been highest. He frankly
said the company had no money 10 build
the road any where. aud were means
abundant, il could be used more advan.
tageously in constructing other portions
OF the .ine. 81 the hopes Of -empt-
ors Of coal lands aud settlers IN the Pow
sllup valley concerning railroad arc
again dashed. Hops may yet be- ship:
ped by steamer from Puyallup 10 Ia
Coma before railway Is ready to CON-
pete for fhe freight.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-07-26

loose change be might have about his
person. which reqGes. the driver COM
piled with. giving him SO in coin.
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+ y II o p E

LONDON, July - -Turkish represen-
tatises abroad say that the Sultan will
appear in public in few days, when a
iirman announcing certain important re-
forms will he promulgated. Private
kilograms from Constantinople say the
Sultan is suffering from delirium ire
mems. The Sultan's brother has been
sen, 10 the war in order to induce the
Sultan To postpone his intended abdica-
tt3n
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-03-07

tribunals. Al common Law, no man was COM
PEELED to criminate himself; and yet this is
what is required by the Departments Again,
under the decisions of the Supreme Court OF
the United States every citizen aud resident
of loyal district is presumed loyal, until the
contrary is proven; while the Departments
have reversed this principle. and thrown upon
such citizen aud resident the burden of estab>
fishing his innocence by positive testimony.
The Constitution provides that private prop
erty shall not be taken for public use, without
just compensation to the owner and yet,
under the administration of this law by the
Departments. the rights of property. thus
Constitutionally guaranteed, are held to be for
feited by opinions. sympathies. or prejudices,
uuaccompanied BY any overt acts. And this
forfeiture they extend beyond the lifetime of
the original claimant. contrary to the Consti-
tutional prohibition of Acts of Attander. as
expressly expounded in several recent de-
cisiOus Of the Supreme Court of tho United
States.
hope. Sir. you will see this matter in the
light in which it has presented itself to me,
aud that you will use your influence with the
Committee to have favorable report upon
the Bill. Very respectfully yours,
DAN'T r TucIa
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-03-07
DIE D.

Mrs. AAGDALENA FIROR, reltct Of the late
J;'cob Ef'or, Esq, FeOruIry 29tn, 1916, aT
Guar estow", of aOpPle1y. aged ~ wears,
months and Is Iavs. Deceased was praly tic
toI five and ii haf years Uefore her deain.
At NewtoTn. Frederick countT. Va, ON rho
9th nit Nr. JOSEPH BARTLETT, brother-in-
law o. Mrs Wells J. Hawks. OF this place. aged
~ Years. lie was n consistent and prominent
member of the 81 E Church for many years
In Baltimore. on TIE 4th instant, Mr.. GEORGE
Z. CORDELL. late of this place, In the 37th
Year oil bis age.
II Charlestown, on the 81 instant, Mrs. P. G.
MANNING, wife of N. W. Man inning, Esq. in tho
63d ear of her age
At Fairmont, Marion county, W. Va, on the
2stn nit Mrs. MARTHA KEARSLEY. formerly
OF this place. sister of the late George ". Sap
plnStsn' and wife of Mr. John Kearsley.
Near Urbana Ohio. the Stn of December,
1873, after a lingering illness of inflammation of
the lungs which she bnre with Christian forti-
tuda and resignation, Miss AARANDA ELLIS
CONKLfN. IN the 18Th ysar of her age. young
est daughter of Jacob Conklyn. formerly of this
Church.
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-
9Th 1876:
SAMUEL NJ. KNOTT and l.. W.
PottenbsrHer Trustees of Oil
Yer Sherman, Plaintiffs,
EDWARD TEARNEY, Sheriff of
Jefferson county, and William
A Morgan MS Depu- V, and II.
i. CLmerOa, Unstable, n. 8.
White. administrator of Will
liam F. Turner. decd, l.. n.
HucE, Crabbe. GmOde Sc Co
Thomas Turner. Stump & LISCHAScEry
Hawks. Der kelevSIvinrsB nix,
National Bank of HEartinsburg
MIS-. b.. T. Markell, David Bill
myer, Jaues Care,. Jefferson
Savings Bar k, John 4. Adams
Barrett & Higgins NJ EwIns, |
w. T.Lrmen, J $. Nc C,rtnev
Richard Henderson. J 49, Law. /
Hnof (nsr of l.. Fl. Lee s. Bro..l
Bank of Chariestown. john E.
Erwin and Frederick Mertcus.
ID PENDANTS.
i strnctInns Of TIE Court directing the dlspo-
s.tlon of the trust property. and to onion the
eNecuti"" creditors from proceeding sell the
same until such Instructors can he obtained.
II appearing, on ilinavlt ii led Il is suit that
the Dele dants, l. n. Huck, James Carey NJ
EwluS, j. s. Mccartney Fretierlck Mertsns
Perry Crabbe. b. w. Go6de and " Fl. BsIimanI
partners trading rs Crabtp, & loie &, Co. and
w. ID. Barrett aud .sse T. Hic gins, pIrtne 8
OF tue STATE of Hest Virginia, they are hereby
required TO appear within four weeks after tho
date of the hi st publication of tins Or,icr and do
what Ia necessary to protect heir interests In
this matter. "
And 1t Is further ordered that 4 copy of this
Order SHALL be published once a week. for four
successive weeks, in the esprit of Jefferson n
newspaper published IN this county, aud also
posted at the trOnt door of the Court-House of
tue sara county at least twenty DAYS before De-
cree Is rendered.
ROBERT T BROWN.
Clerk OF the Circuit Court.
. March Z, 1S16-4t.
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FRESH GARDEN SEFnl

I'VE have fine supply of Garden Seed from the
celebrated Nursery Of Bryce 4 Bro. whirh
arc not surPasSed by any seeds in The country Gnd
are warranted ITs,h seed.
JAS Law HOOFFk co..
ELOWER JSEED.-wiI keep on hand = a..,
L selection 81 Flower se.S-in frustrated pack
ages. JAS. Law nooFF Co. :
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HAY AND CATTLE SCALES.

WE are prepared to weigh Hay. Cattle. &c,
w upon the Scales in our Coal and " ODD Yard
The high fen~e around yard gives us special
AovAn IMAGES IN weighing Hogs. Cattle, &C. Scales
well enclosed with gates
WASHINGTON * LIPPITT.
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District no. 1. Kabletown.

counties, on the top OF the Blue Ridge Noun
tain, thence along said mountain the Lou
doun line to the corner of School Districts No.
II aud Is, thence W. in = straight line. eros
sing the Shenandoah River at the Walraven
Dam. thence in said straight line. crossing the
r an" ro1omaG Ha'lroaG; 'n the me o!
the line of Distrlci No on the land of John G.
Shirley. thence s ". IN the line OF M to TIE
intersection of tn. larke count line. where the
Winchester and Potomac RaIIloa crosses into
Clarke county. Virginia, thence s. E. along
Clarke county line TO the Beginning.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-03-07
DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

'ENHE undersigned having qualified - AdpfE-
l'trntor OF toe estate of tie late MarGIn 9.
Col7ton, all pcTsOEs indebted to said Ss;ats are
hereby notIfisd t" . forward and seItIs tIo
same. Tn 50 having claims against ssId ostaIo
VIII present them, pr Perly authenticated, for
settlement. J T Collation.
Feb. Is. Is76-2t Admir- of N. q CnIsto.
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SITUATION WANTED.

A COMPETENT White Man deSires to take
"A charge Of farm, or il not that, obtain = posi-
ton ss iHoorer on a farm. Inquire at the
January II, IST6-tE SPIRIT OFFICE
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GARDEN sEEDE

GARDEN Seeds just received and for ssI. nv,
VI Feb !. 1876 SgDALCARS
EoUNTRY Y~odues taken in e1ch.ng. for
~ Groceries, &c.,a SIS DAIGARS,s
February /. 1876.