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The New York herald., 1876-03-07
Salt Water and Our Sanitary system,

Salt Water and Our Sanitary System.
The revival Of this project, which occu-
pied public attention about seven years
ago, and which occupied the attention
of our aldermen yesterday, renders a
canvass of its merits necessary before
any decided action should be taken toward
its adoption or rejection. Recent experiences
have demonstrated that our present water
supply for fire purposes forms no protection
against the spread of great confagations,
and that while the Croton water is dribbling
from the hydrants millions of dollars worth
OF property may be consumed The proposed
extension of the Croton water supply system
involves so many vexatious delays, and
such nn immense expenditure of money,
that it really becomes a question worth the
attention of our city authorities, whether q
quicker and cheaper solution of the problem
is not worthy of consideration. Such a plan
is the introduction of salt water fror, New
York Bay, for the double purpose of extin-
gushing fires and of cleansing our streets
and sewers. The practicability of the plan
is beyond question, and there only remains
doubt as to its utility and cost. With an
inexhaustible reservoir like New York Bay,
where the recurrence of the tides causes re-
newal of the supply of salt water free from
sewage impurities, New York should pos
sess IN abundant safeguard against fires. In
decd, practical experiment has demonstrated
that salt water possesses superior extinguish-
ing qualities to those of fresh water, and this
alone is strong argument in favor of its use.
The additional advantages which might be
gained in the way of sanitary improvements,
such as the flushing of the city sewers and
the washing of the street cutters, form very
attractive features of the plan, especially to
O population which suffers SO much from the
present very defective system. For all do
mestic sanitary purposes salt water may be
used with advantage, and the consumption
of Croton water per capita of the population
reduced to a mere fraction of the present
consumption and waste. If the estimated
cost of pipes through the city does not ex-
ceed a reasonable amount we see no reason
why the proposition should not be adopted.
One thing is, however, absolutely necessary
in the proper application of the new system,
and that is the collection and removal of all
sewage matter flushed out of the sewers. 1t
would be useless to clean the sewers of the
city if the refuse was permitted to deposit
along the water front and poison the waters
Of the bay and rivers from Dobbs Ferry to
Staten Island. At present the city sewage
reaches tide water only to limited extent.
This accounts for the comparative clearness
of the water and the horrid foulness of the
sewers. Gentlemen of the committee, ex-
anime every plan carefully that promises
any improvement in our defective sanitary
system, and, with all your faults, future
generations will call you blessed"
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From our reports this morning the probabilities
are that the ,ceather to-day ,oia be cloudy and
rainy
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TRIPLE S HE E T.

NEW YORK, TUESDAY. MARCH 7. 1876.
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ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

VOLUME XLI....................-...........NO g.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-05-01

dozen Of eggs, $50 heads of cabbage
0 bushels ofturnips, 2 bushels Of bean,
6 bushels Of potatoes, and all the othc
articles necessary in like quantities
The rooms and bedding provided 70
the patients, arc better, we are il
formed, than those furnished Iin an,
hotel in this State, and tho fact tha
this is done, for tho cost given above,
should be and is the proudCst test
monial to the efficiency and true mcri
Of its present management.
The highest number Of patients il
the Hospital during the last six month!
was 1893; ldHest 347, daily average
s76I; admitted during tho last siz
months, Is; discharged, 81. Appli.
cations for room, for new patients art
constantly arriving; until tho admis,
sions much more than double tho dis,
charges. Ohio county, by reason OIL
her great population, is more largely
represented than any other county in
tho State; and DR.. Hullihen.' gives u.
the gratifying information that all Of
them src treated SO kindly and cared
for so we'll, that their friends should
be under lasting obligations Of graft.
tude to the officers ofthc Hospital.
After thorough examination Of tho
various wards in the Hospital, The
Board expressed themselves as highly
pleased with tho condition Of the pa
iients and buildings, and compliuen!ed
tho officers upon their efficiency, pru,
dence and economy.
1t may not DO out Of the way to
illustrate, by way of comparison, the
cost of keeping patients. the number Of
physicians, and the salaries thereof, in
various institutions in this country,
that have become celebrated for their
efficiency and usefulness; and from tho
statistics given below, it will DO fouad
that such comparison is very graft
flying to the tax payers Of this State.
DR.. Camden, with DR.. Kunst as his
assistant, perform duties that require
three or more physicians in all other
insane hospitals, while their salaries
are less; and to US it is q matter Of
regret that such efficient public ser
wants, whose efforts result in tho saving
Of many Thousands Of dollars annually
to the State, and who devote their
whole time to the onerous duties i'm
posed upon Them, do rot receive a
salary commensurate with their ser
vices.
We invite the attention Of the
reader to tho following statistics:
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-05-01

TT .M. Editorials tho time iUr
clectisg 4 Board Of School Commits
sioners. to serve for tho ensuing year.
is near, it is the duty Of every person
feeling an interest in tho welfare and
success Of cur school, to turn ont on
Monday aud assis. in selecting 5 good
and discreet man, who. by tho exercise
Of prudence rather than Of prejudice,
will most eifectual!y advance the cause
of education in our midst. We there
fore place before the voters the names
OF ". J. Bland, +. VI. Chalfant, 'Thos.
Bradbury, a. c. Halo and F. G.
Minnich. Vox PorULr.
Weston, APRIL IS.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-05-01

Get Tue SHgRrPEALTY.-There is
fright smart talk" going or at this
time, in relation to the right man to
succeed Colonel Woodford as Sheriff Of
this county. Many people have formed
tho idea that the Office is not desira-
bic one; but from the fact that tho last
and present iucumbents arc very will
ing TO try it again, We take it that such
an idea is erroneous. Tho Office is
ono which, If properly conducted,
returns a handsome profit; bat it is
essential to success in "sheriling," rs
in any other business, that tho |oiiicer
give prompt attention to his business.
SO far as We have been able to
learn. tho persons named for tho
Shcriflalty on the Democratic side arc
George I. DAWSON, W. V. Chidcster,
G. P. Summers aud A. D. Goldman
all frst.rate mcn aud most excellent
citizens. Tho Republicans, thus far,
seem to cling to James G. Vandcrvort
and A. G. Halo-both Of them well
known as large Taxpayers and good
citizens-their only fault, as seen
through Democratic spcCtacles, being
their most cxecrable politics. But
from this list it will not DO difficult to
select worthy successor to tho pres
ent Sheriff. All arc worthy and re-.
,ponsiblo gentlemen, who would faith
fully perform their duties. to the best
Of their skill and judgment.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-05-01

ES- TnG Town ELEcrloS, for mt
municipal officers and commissioners
for the school district. occurs to-day
(MOuday) Thus far but little inter-
sys has been manifested; and at this
writing it appears that General
Apathy will superiutsnd tho balloting.
In these municipal elections. politics
have never, as yet, been introduced
tho contest being upon some local
question. or an etfor. to secure good
men to fill tho various positions. OK
latO years, the contest in relation 10
School Commissioners has been much
rorc animated than that for town Off
GERS; but even the school question"
seems to have lost its interest at this
time. However. NO write on Thurs
day, the 9th. and there is plenty Of
time for right lively skirmish be-
tween now and Monday morniag.-It
seems certain, however, that our pres
cnt efficient Town Scrgean. will be re-
elected without opposition. lie has
performed his duties SO faithfully and
well, that there is general desire to
secure his services for The cusaiHg
year.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-05-01

TT CALHOUN County AHEAD
For original ideas aud presidents,
commend US to tho county Of Calhoun.
| In legal rs well as other matters, her
citizens establish 4 course Of reasoning
which, no doubt. is eminently proper
under tho circumstances, although il
seems siugularly curious to those not
iuiated. For Instance. at recent
term of the County Court Of Calhoun,
a Mr.. - was sued by tho Over.
secrs Of tho Poor OF the county, for
bastariy; tho case was called up for trial
and a jury empannelled; whcreupon
tho defendant proved to tho Court that
he had married the lady upon whose
affidavit tho suit had been brought, and
was then supporting her aud tho child
in oues,ion-thus making all the rep.
aration he could to tho woman. aud
guarding against loss to the h, county by
supporting tho child. This was not
enough. The case having been called,
must DO tried in due form. It was so
done; and tho jury, after short alb.
scnce, returned verdic! Of "guil:y;''
and the defendant was compelled te
give bond, with approved security
Suyablc to tho State Of West Virginia, y
Ior tho maintenance of tho chill
aforesaid Tho trial by jury is an an
Gent aud hOnorCl privilege; and, oc
casiOnally, We hear Of like instances Of
Its benefits.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-05-01
The County Convention.

Nc have heretofore called attention
to the fact that 4 Convention Of tht
Democrats Of Lewis county is to be
held ut tho Court llous. to-day, Mon.
day, May LIST. and We again desire to
urge a full attendance. The COuven-
ton will DO called to order at half-past
one, in tho Court room. The business
Of tho Convention will be controlled by
the members of the party present ;
the Committee being of opinion that
their duty in the premises ended by
calling the Convention.
It is to DO hoped, then, that we
shall see good gathering of Demo-
Gratis. coming together in harmony, to
work together in behalf Of the success
aud prosperity of Democratic princi-
pies.
In this connection, wo adopt and
endorse tue words Of our veteran
brother Cooper, Of tho Fairmont hdcc,
who, in writing upon a like subject,
says ave cannot too strongly urge
upon the Democracy Of our county the
Importance of preserving harmony and
unity of action. Upsn this, depends
our strength and our success. If our
friends will act iu:elligsntly, and
unselfshly, we will win another glOri.
Gus victory. but if wo wruuglo and
quarrel with each other, the Republi.
cans will take advantage Of i. and de-
foa! us. They are trying to SOW the
seed of dissatisfaction among us-con-
tending that they care nothing for par
ty, but it is but the Syrcp's song to
lead us to destruction. We say to our
friends, heed it not. Our only chance
for success, and indeed, the only
honorable way, is to have straight
out Democratic ticket and put our feet
down upon all boilers. In unity there
is strength. Divided No fall.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-05-01

Ey' QugsrloS IN MATHEMATICS
The distance from Weston to Parkcrs'
burg, by way of the SIauntOn and Par.
kersburg turnpike. is 81 miles. On
one Of the mile posts are three figures
all alikc-wbich give the distance
both ways, aud the total distance from
Weston to Parkersburg. What are
thcy2 Give it up? Well, here i: is
On the post just beyond Mr.. Feity'i
farm, is the following legend:
Eaa~ To ParkersburE II miles
To Weston I miles. @'faE
1t will be seen that by adding to
gether these figures, it gives tho total
distance between tho two point,-S4
miles.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-05-01

Tho asylum at Stanton has always
been considered as the model institu-
ton ofthc country; but We find that
with but $50 patients there, costing
per capita. per week, S4,lO; the Su.
perinteudeXt receives 4 salary Of
IS, 500, and has two assistants, each Of
whom receives $500. At our asy-
lrm, however, with 1903 patients,
kept at q cost per capita, per week,
of 81, SO. the Superintendent receives
a salary Of but $4,000, and has but ono
assistant, at a salary OF $500.
The intelligent reader by u compar-
ison ofthe cost of keeping the Insane
in this as compared with other States
will readily agree with us that they
have no reason to complain, as to the
management of tho Yves! Virginia
Hospital for the Insane.
The contract for Supplying the Hos
pital with beef, uutiI March. SOth
1877, was awarded to L. Al. uale, Al
II cents per pound. McSsrs. Brad
bury, Kitsou 3; Wood, of Weston,
being tho lowest bidders for the con-
s,ruSlion Of the colorcI asylum, engine
house, &c., tho contract therefor va;
awarded to them. 1t is understood
that the erection of these buildings
will be commenced at once, aud that
tho colcrcd Insane will be admitted as
soon as possible. The jaiIs of the
State, as We arc informed, arC now for
the frat time in our history, relieved
of all tho insane heretofore confined
there, and the Iiborality Of our Legis'
laturc has provided fer all these uufOr'
tunates. without regard to race, home
where they will bo well cared for, and
every effort used to to arCliorate thell
condition OF effect cure.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-05-01

hTAr THE CESTESslAL.-As to
how our State will compare with other
States at Philadelp hia, Professor
Maury Us Of tho opinion that NO will
excel tho rest in coal, and, if tho salt
and oil programmes, as reported to the
Centennial ofllcc, arc carried out prop
orly, We will equal any exhibition that
may be made Of these two staples
Tho thickest specimen Of coal to b'
shown by West Virginia, measures
eleven feet. The heaviest grade oil
oil is 81 B. aud the lightest DO D. The
salts in Kunswha average about 10 d.
tho best salt in the world being Il d.
that is, q degrees on Baumc'S hydr0m'
eter.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-05-01
ETGoop JoEr-NIr, Rals.on Sc

gGooD JOKE Mr.. Rals:on sent
over to DR., Camden, tho other day
for work on orthodoxy. He wanted
to settle dispute as to tho wandering
bird captured by Mr., Peterson: Dr..
Camden sent over q book, whic h
Ralsloa opened with the sage remark;
"nOw, boys, we shall see from good
authority what sort Of critter it is"
Upon looking at til, pages Of the book,
however, his countenanca fell, and ho
had "fainty SPELL" Upon examina.
ton, it was discovered that the Doctor
had sent him the life Of Abraham
L;acOln, Printed in Dutch! And now
q speck of war dims the horizon.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-05-01

Eg- LvsUs NATURE "A couple Of
weeks ago, q COW belonging to Captain
Dayil Peterson, of this county, gave
birth to n calf with two heads-cr,
rather, two parts Of heads, 1t had two
mouths, four nostrils, and four eyes !;
but thorc tho double part ended The
mouths wero perfectly formel-having
teeth, tongue, &c. 1t is to be regret
ted that Captain Peterson did not pre-
serve the hcad-for it would have been
one more illustration of the abundant
resources of "our young aud growing
commonwealth"
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-05-01

ES- I.ol TIE PooR SuERIrrs -
Formerly ShcriIfs could demand their
fees in advance for serving process is
sued by Clerks of Courts, in suits
pending and undetermined. BY ref
crcrcc to tho Acts Of 1875 chapter II.
it will DO seen that the law in this par
ticular has been amended, so that s
Sheriff cannot now demand his fees in
advance, as heretofore. Colone!
Woodford says he is "mad's'hell"
about it; and we presume every Shcr-
if' in the State will entertain like feel.
iugs.-Thc justice of tho act is ono
capable Of discussion and whilo it iu-
iiCts real hardship upon the Sheriifs,
lawyers and suitors look upon the
change as 4 good one.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-05-01

ET rnoM TIE BmGur sunny
Souru.-A few days ago, Mr.. David
Peterson, while at work gu his farm, on
Stone Coal, iu this county, observed q
peculiar sort Of bird cavortiug about iu
the creek. lie gave chase, captured
it, and brought it in triumph to Mr..
Ralstou. Upon an examination Of the
standard works on ornithology. it was
discovered to DO a Florida galliuule, a
bird of tho rail family. 1t is about
foot in length, Of elegant plumagc, aud
appears to have domestic Tendencies.
Nir. Ra'ston is keeping it, and the iu-
dicstious arc that it will live and pros.
per. How tho stranger wandered
hithcr, and mistook the plain waters Of
Stone Coal for the tlowery bayOus oil
Florida, is one Of those things a fellow
can never find out.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-05-01

@ BusISEsS FAlLuREs.-We are
informed that Mr.. Howe, who for som,
years past has been buying timber
from the farmers along the West Fork
River, in Lewis and other countics,
has failed, aud will be unable to meet
disabilities. We arc told that be il
indebted to many persons in this
coun.y.-Gnformation from Clarkiburg
reaches US to the effect that Mr.. Sam
uol Steele, miller of that place. has
failed-liabiitics $4,000. Mr.. 7.
T. Wallis, of tho same place-who SO
long conducted the huckstcring bust
ness in Lewis and Braxton counties.
has suspended payments" and will
90 into involuntary bankruptcy.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-05-01

EI- CENTENNIAL TREEs.-Ncarly
every prOperty-holder in this place has
planted what arc called Centennial
t.ecs-thas is, planted trees on thcil
property this year, so that they may
observe the growth thereof a hundred
years hence. Tho mania 70, this SORT
of thing has extended throughout the
entire country; and during tho mex.
Centennial, hundred.ycar.Oll trees
will be as common as negro nurses OIL
the Father Of his Country now are.
Great man. was old Wash" Truly
hath it been said, he was First in
war; FIRST in peace; and last to get a
monument
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-05-01

lF HuRnAu FOR SKIN CREEk.-
jacob Bot, Esq is probably as well
known as any citizen Of the county. and
Of him We desire to speak. a few days
ago, he went out on bis farm, and in
about three hours cut and split ITO
rails. Considering that Mr.. Bot is in
bis 6sth year, We take it for granted
that all will agree with US in saying
that this is a feat we'll worthy Of men.
ton, and seldom performed by men Of
hi1 advanced age.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-05-01

sT- BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET
From the market repor. this week We
quote as follows: Very best on sale
5a6; generally rated first quality
4Ea5 medium or good fair quality
Ala; ordinary thin ,tsers, oxen and
cows S.S9; general average Of the
market Al; extreme range of prices
Sac; most Of the sales were from
A to 81 The cattle were from the
following States: Virginia 1893
Tennessee 81; Ohio 76; Maryland
1l9; Pennsylvania 1871; Illinois 493.
Total l 227.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-05-01

Ey- SPECIAL TERN OF TIE ClRcUIr
Courr oY GILNEn CouSrY.-By IN or.
der dated the 22ud day of April,
1876, Judge Brunnon has called a
special term Of tho Circuit Court Of
Gilmcr county. to convene on the 9th
day OF July, 1876. We presume this
term will b. for tho trial Of the parties
charged with tho murder Of Jemima
Green, and tho disposal Of such other
business US the nature Of tho term will
allow.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-05-01

E TnE ESTATE or tbs LATE r.
P. CAMDyS.-Mrs. Flora Camden,
widow Of the late R. P. Camden. lual.
flied as his Administrative, in The
County Cour. of Wood county. few
days ago. She has appointed D. NJ.
Bailey, Esq, of this place, as her
agent for the collection of claims duo
tho estate (soe advertisement who will
at once attend to oil matters connected
Herewith. Mrs. Camden will, fer the
present, We arc informed, remain 10
Parkersburg; but We trust that before
long, she will again make her homo
among her relatives and many friends
in this county.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-05-01

D-TuR SEASON OF FLowERs -Wc
welcome spriugtime for tho flowers
which it brings. Joyous season. when
the "lilacs" and the "dafr1dil' and
tho ''buttcrcups" arc shedding fra
GRANGE sweet DER hill and dale, aud
fcathcrcl aoDgstcrs fill the air with
swectcr melodies than ever fell from
human tongue. IIsw tho universal
heart Of man blesses flowers F.! They are
wreathed round the cradle, the
marriage altar and the tomb. Tha
Cupid Of the ancient lIindoos tipped
his arrows with flowers, and orange
flowers are bridal crown us-a nation
Of yesterday. Flowers garlaudcl tho
Grccian Altar, and hung in votivs
wreaths before the Christian shrine.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-05-01

RFRA!LRoAU SrocK lIOLDERs.-
Mr.. EalSton, proxy in behalf of the
town in meetings of the Directors Of
the Weston i West Forl; Railroad, to-
forms us that meeting Of the stock
holders of this road will be hold in
this place, on Tuesday, May ID. for
the purpose of clccting Directors for
the ensuing year. It's expected that
at this mOSing. some definite line Of
policy will DO adopted. looking to tho
carly completion Of tho road.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-05-01

TT SHOULD DOCS Bg MADE PEor
ERrr by SrATUrE?-Within a shsrt
time, two valuable dogs, the property
of a citizen Of this place, have been
poisoned by some person or persons
now unknown. Tho dogs weto per-
fcctly harmless, and of good character
as dogs; and nothing but spirit Of
total .dcprsvity could havc animated
their cruel assassin. And this brings
US to tho consideration of tho question
of tho duty Of the law-making power
in relation to dogs. By our present
statute books, the poor CANNES, re-
CARELESS of race or color, arc left with.
out any protection whatever. A man
cannot b. indicted for killing or steal
iug them; nor will an action lie for
damages in such q case. This is
clearly unjust. A valuable dog should
be protected by law equally as much
as other classes Of property held as
valuable by its owner. The tax from
such source would be slight; but it
would protect citizens in their rights Of
property, and would punish, as such q
crime deserves, the uiliull and malic-
ious destruction Of mans most faithful
friend.