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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-06-28
Common Sense Grape Pruning.

Many primers say, cut severely and to
q certain system, without regard to any
circumstance which may or may not act
disastrously to the health of the plant,
but greatly prefer the plan practiced by
an old farmer friend, which he styles the
common sense SYSTEM" and which con-
sists merely in pruning very little and
only when it is absolutely necessary. l
know he has fruit when many of his more
scientific neighbors have little or none.
The first season after planting it is good
idea to start with new wood, and to do
this, it is necessary to cut back two or
three eyes, allowing only one shoot to
grow from these, which will form the
main stem in after years. Tie the shoots
up neatly to the trellis, spreading them
neatly over the surface, and cut away all
the superfluous branches when such are
growing thickly together. The ends Of
all the shoots, as general rule, are of
very little use in furnishing fruit-produc-
ing buds, 80 they may all be kept back
somewhat, but avoid doing so to one or
two buds, so as to form unsightly spurs,
as many vineyardists delight to call them.
have tested most of the systems known
to grape growers, in a small way, but
whether through carelessness or igno-
rance, have never yet had handsome
vine and large crops of fruit from any of
them-the old standby" running over
the front of our wood house bearing most
of all, and this is trained on the ''let
alone" system. BLEEDING" so-called,
does really little if any damage, but
grating wax dropped on the fresh cut
will obviate any bad effects. Do not for
get to give vines liberal dressing of
old rotted manure and ground bones each
spring; they will richly repay the owner
for the trouble. We know mulching
also to be very beneficial, and long,
strawy manure is excellent. - Josiah
Hoops, in Ne,o York Tribune.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-06-28

LIVELY RIDING IN BALTIMORE. - A
new and fashionable diversion Is becom-
ing popular in Baltimore amoag young
ladies and gentlemen fond of horseback
riding. 1t is called Hare and Hounds"
and is now played every Saturday, the
meeting place of large party being the
intersection of Charles street and Bound
airy avenue. A young gentleman and a
young lady well-mounted are chosen to
represent the hares, and all the rest play
the hounds. The brace of hares are
given fifteen minutes start, and have
satchels of white paper cut in small
pieces with which they are expected to
mark their course. The ride is some
times five miles and back, by various
roads and lanes, and the first couple
that overtake the hares have the priv
ilege of playing that part in the next
performance. 1t is an exhilarating and
amusing sport, and promises to be much
engaged in during the coming summer
When the riders become sufficiently
skilful it is proposed to engage in an ex-
tensive fox hunt.-Baltimor american.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-06-28

GREEN food is essential to the well be-
ing of poultry at all seasons of the year.
When fowls are limited to confined quar-
tiers this must be supplied to them artiti-
cially to keep them in good health. In
winter time we can give them cabbages
or chopped turnips and onions from time
to time; short, late dried hay Cor rowen)
is very good for change; cornstalk
leaves chopped fine they will eat with a
relish. In early spring time, when the
ground first softens from the frost, pasture
sods thrown upon their pens will be raw
enously eaten by them; and as soon as
the new grass starts, unless they can have
free access to the fields or lawn, they should
be supplied with this excellent succulent
daily. For the young chickens nothing
is SO beneficial and 50 grateful as run
upon the newly mown grass, and next to
this indulgence they should have an am
pie supply of cut or pulled grass every
day. 1t should never be forgotten that
one OF the most important things to be
observed towards keeping our fowls in
good heart is the regular supply we
should furnish them of green food
Duchess Farmer.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-06-28

WHAT KIND OF MEAT?-Farmers must
supply their families with meat. 1t is
considered an Indispensable article OF
diet. Have farmers ever asked them
selves what kind of meat is best and
chespest9 If not, the sooner they do it
the better. 1t is matter relating both
to health and economy. When the ques-
ton is considered, we believe that NUT
ton will be favorably reported upon. No
meat is healthier. No meat can be pro-
duced so cheaply. Itcan be slaughtered
at any time, requiring but a few minutes
for the operation. And yet no one farmer
in ten keeps sheep. They are afraid to.
They fear the dogs will get more mutton
than they will get themselves. But for
dogs, sheep would be on every farm as
certainly as cattle or hogs. While the
Legislature is in session, why do not
farmers write to their representatives to
vote for law to tax dogs9 We keep
dogs, but will willingly pay a tax on
them to help along the sheep interests of
the State-and SO will every public
spirited citizen. What an advanced step
it would be if every farmer would keep
sheep.-Coleman's Rurai World.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-06-28

LET every farmer who has not been in
the habit of paying much attention to his
garden begin now and try to make good
garden this yOsr. 1t is the most valuable
investment that can be made on farm
Haul as much manure as you can, say
thirty or forty loads on one acre or halt
acre of ground. Plow deep and prepare
carefully. 1t will soon be time now to
plant number of early vegetables. Early
Irish potatoes ought to be in the ground
already. A hot bed ought to be made
for sweet potatoes as we'll as to SOW the
seed of early cabbage, tomatoes, etc.
Those not accustomed to having vege-
tables on their tables can hardly estimate
the comfort to be gotten out of garden.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-06-28

SrocK.-Humanity, as well as interest,
demands the best attention to live stock.
To keep every animal well-fed, clean and
comfortable, is u profitable and kindly
act. A humane man should suffer to see
cows standing in filth, and with their
TANKS covered with it. A COW or any
other animal continually kept in such a
condition Is disgrace to any man. and u
direct injury to his pocket as well.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-06-28

AMONG the avocations suitable for
young boys is the rearing and care OF
poultry. The love of pets is universal
among children; and in the whole range
of our domestic animals there are no pets
SO generally adapted to city, town or
country, as domestic fowls. Nor are
there any that furnish greater pleasure to
fortunate owners; for besides their hand
some appearance, there is the daily gath
ering Of the cggs-a source of unfailing
pleasure.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-06-28

THE United States, within the last ten
years, has sold $43,OOO,OOO worth of
arms and munitions of war to Europe,
and still the demand continues. Hith
erto Turkey has been our best customer,
but now orders upon liberal scale are
coming from Russia.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-06-28

buy In every instance:
to any one sending us
a club of ~ for one
year. at -. y for each
subscriber. We viii send
a copy of Wcbster's
large unabridged Die
tionary; 10 any one
sending us a cub of
- subscribers for one
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-06-28

be prcci.ely As repre-
senfed. IL 4 not n, ces-
sary that clubs should
b. sent To one posiof-
fee; the purpose IL to
enable those who can
not get up "a club large
enough 10 entitle thei,'
TO a gwen premium In
their own locality TO
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-06-28

/ year, at f2.25 for each
subscriber, We VIII
send a first-class Mex
Ican Saddle, of the value
of f9: 10 any one send
ing us q club of 30 for
one year, and $l.2.5 for
each ub ,criber. We
will send n solid silver
American Watch, Of
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-06-28

the value of So: 10 any
one sending us a club
of 40 subs ribers for
one year. at f.. . tor
each subscriber, we viii
send a first quality
Florence Sewing Ma
chine: to any one send
ing us "A club of q
subscribers for one year,
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-06-28

weekly journal print
ed In San Francisco.
Ii will contain the full
est and freshest infor-
nation relating TO the
Agricultural and Min
ing interests of the Pa
cific Coast. The Com
mercial and Market Re-
ports will be as full and
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-06-28

| eral weekly newspaper
| printed on the Pacific
Goa t. In mourning
large expense To make
the WEEKLY Posi- a
welcome visitor. and. If
possible, a necessity, in
every household, we
shall naturally look for
some appreciation of
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-06-28

San Francisco Is the
center for the entire
trade of the population
west of the Il .cky
mountains. The tele-
graph, railroad and
steamship lines all cen
ter here; and ali news
of Importance Is known
rs early and as fully in
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-06-28

To any one sending
us q club of Is sub
scribers for one year, AT
f2.25 for each subscrib-
err, we will send a Boys
Suit of Clothes that will
be worth <llin this city.
The boy having the OPP
ton of selecting the
best place in which To
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-06-28

reliable as 1t is possible
10 make them. The dis
cussion of questions of
great public interest will
be by the abl,st writers,
and everything will be
done TO make the SAN
FRANCISCO WEEKLY
Posi- the IN ~ complete
ami best family and gen
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-06-28

a club of 1 subscribers,
at 1928 for each sub
scriber for one year,
we will send an extra
copy free: to any one
SEEMING a clu H. of 10 for
one year, at $2.5 for
each subscriber, we Will
send Sc, DIS 10 the value
of IS, the sender of the
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-06-28

club OF IS subscribers
for one year. at -. IS
for each subscriber. We
viii send a nrst quality
Eureka Gang III W, OF
the value of tlU.m.
The Postage will be
paid by the Publish
ers In every case, and
very article offered viii
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-06-28

our efforts by the public;
but ut the same time we
mean to pay for that ef-
fort in a manner that
shall make il profitable
to all who send us sub
scribers, and to that
end offer the follow
ing inducements: To
any one sending us
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-06-28

nj $2.25 for each sub
scriber. We will send
"A Winchester K iie, of
the value Of ti5: 10
any one sending us n
club Of ~ subscribers
for one year. AT ~ 2 for
each subscriber. we
viii give 80 ~ In Gold !;
tn any one scndtng ne u
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-06-28

club To have the option
of naming the kinds re-
quirrd: to any one send
ing US a club Vf IL sub
scribers for one year,
at $2.25 for each sub
scriber, we will send
a first-class Fishing Rod,
of the value of SO. or
a pistol of like value.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-06-28

compen-ste them liberal
N To canvass in the nd
Joining towns. Clergy
men. school teachers,
postmastcrs aud even in
telligent boys and girls
can earn a handsome
thing by getting up
clu : for the SAN FEAs-
CISCO WKEkLy Posr.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-06-28

ILLINOIS has tifty-two railways, with
1875 miles of track.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-06-28
- Stands for Nora
MI Who has bad cold;
- She must take some SWEET TAR DROPS
Or she'll never grow old.
MRS. slMenAm's SWEET TAR REMEDIES

INNS. bINGHHMS SWEEI INh hEMEUIeS
CONSIST of SWEET TAR DROPS for slight Coughs
~ and Hoarseness. SWEET TAR TROCHES, for
tickling irritation in the throat tending to cough
SWEET TAR BAISAM. to be used in connection with
the Drops or Troches according TO the nature of the
Hopping Cough, Influenza Bronchitis. Asthma, and
the various maadies affecting the Lungs and tending
To Consumption.
Mrs Bingham's remarks on the treatment and cure
of Throat and Lung Complaints, obtained after an ex
perience OF many years In connection with her Sweet
Tar Remedies he obtained of any druggist free OF
charge They impart valuable and useful Information
SWEET TAR REMEDIES are simple home prepare.
tions sanctioned by the highest medical authorities and
are sure In their effects for what they recon-
mended REDlNGTON Co. San Francisco.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-06-28

San Francisco as in
New York, The propri-
etors of the SAN FRAN
CISCO WEEKLY Posi-
having the res purces and
organization of q great
daily new spaper are de-
termined to greatly i'm
prove the weekly edi-
tion,a make IL the best
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A USEFUL GIFT TO SEND TO YOUR
EASTERN FRIENDS!

~ DO not fail to read carefully our liberal list
of Premiums to getters-up of clubs.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-06-28
INTERNATIONAL NOTE

S3A and S1S kearny st.. San franol0co.
81 SO and - 90 PER DAY.
II. G. PATRlDGE, PRoPRIKrOB.
Two Concord Conc he's. with the OF the
Hotel on, viii always be In waiting the landing 70
convey passengers TO the Hotel free u Be you
get into the right Coach; II you do not. they win
charge you.
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PATENTS.

u A. LEHMAHx, solicitor Of rsssnss, wssstnGsso~
+. . L. No Fsteat No fV. Sand tor Ctrcu1w-
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-06-28
COMMERCIAL HOTEL

! IOHN KELLY, JR. FOR Is YEARS PROPRIETOR
u OF the Brooklyn Hotel; >: r is now connected
cry and Kearny ST., s. +. The Commercial .
frst-class and commanding new i-story hotel. with
elevator, ETC. and offers superior facilities lew
rates. Free coach and carriages from all points A
call from former patrons respectfully invited
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-05-25
AZ PUELI" LIBRARY HALL.
$50 GEO FOR ux.s TEx.
HEkn ELI-rDy GIFTs

6E2 Cash GIFTS, amounting tO-......... 80. 90
Whole lCkrrs slr, Halves s., Quarter
q II fleets siJJ, So Ticket, 60, J1'.
Tickets 50.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-05-25

Yesterdays Proceed B.s in the DIFF
tercnt Judiciary BOifes.
cIKcuIr CouRr-JupGE MELVIN.

ClRCllI COD RI-- y GDOb ID tLNlS.
The case OF ths Second National Bank
OF Parkeroburg vs.. MoO:eIead j. Dent
was contihued till next term, on motion
OF defendant, On account Of the absence
of material witnesses.
In the case of Bose Holiday, appealed
from the police court. the judgment Of
the lower court Wac affirmed.
Rule AWARDED vs.. Sheriff OF Wood
county, for not returning subpoena issued
to HIN in case a; Second National Bank
vs.. Moo"eh"ad " Dent.
Ia the case q. ID ,nneli VS.. Hadlch,
appealed from County Court for dam
ages for "A q OF llluor, the following jury
was impaE ciled: W. NJ. Dunlap,
Rober. Pogue, A. K. kaib VIM. Curtis,
j. r. Stone, Henry Thompson, Isaac
Hazlett, Andrew XXX, Vim. Montgom-
cry, James Maxwell, Andrew Gillespie,
&. j. Hayes Case s,li o. trial.
The cases Of the Guy W. Ramsey, same
vs. Grbhart, and same -. kiary, were
continued I'll NIX t"'m.
Adjourned until lnis morniag at the
usua. hour.
POLICE COURT JUDGE CRANMER.
.'Coal Ga" Nj Ter. disorderly conduct,
fined two dollars and costs. Paid.
Scott Triu.b.c. disoiCcrly conduct, fined
two dollars aud cost'. PAID.
Peter Cnslnters, drunk, fined one do
lar and costs. Paid.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-05-25
TuE soUrHERN cHAMPIoNs.
they Ge, Away with Our Boys by
..rd R0rk-A Good Game


There was but small audience at the
Fair Grounds yesterday, but it was an
.ppreciative ole, and the game OF yes.er.
dsy drew their hesrtiest applause. 1t was
a good game, and could not fail TO please,
which il did, and on account OF the in
terest manifested we repor. i. BY innings;
= Firsr- inning -Mofett out on foul
bound to Kennedy; Juhkin ditto on fly
to right; Gissscock took first on Shoup's
muff but was lett by usgsn going out to
right. No runs. Walker fouled out TO
Lukens; Brookshaw sent a grounder to
Moifett and retired; Redmsn popped up
fly for frat. 10.
Secoui - Buckley, Wilkinson and
Gallagher retired IN order on fouls;
SAoup out ut first By McKennon; Ma
lone struck a beauty to lett which was
well taken by Gallagher; Lotus struck
out. No runs.
Third-Lukens fyed to centre; Nc
Kennon out at first by short; Moftett out
bv Kennedy's throw to. first. BueSsiow
gave Lukens foul fly; Kennedy and
and Moore struck out No runs.
Fourth - JunEius died 1T hrst by
Shoup'. throw; Giasscock followed Jun
| kinsi example; Hsgau and Barkiey rat
ted safely, but were left by Moores
catch OF WIlkInson's fly. Walker got iu
base hit, and stole second an third
Brookshaw struck cut; Redman battec
to second, Walker scoring; Shoup out OF
strike; Na!oLe out by Barley to Moilett
One run.
Fnth-Gallas her sent liner t. let;
| aud took first, out Was forced out BY
Lukens hit ut second Lukens gettiUl
fret; Mckennon cut by second 10 first
Motfet batted safely, bringing Luken:
home; Junkins oug By Snoupes throw
to iir.t One run. Lo'tu! gave Barklel
afy; Buckai0w and Kennedy got IL
good hus, Moore struck cut; Walker
sent high fy 10 Wilkinson, which ina
gentleman tuI:ed 10 hold, Buckalpw anC
Kennedy scorif g; Brookshaw struck IL
centre, but WiHia WAS gain at fault anc
Walker scoreG u .liaSh male mag
nlhuent catch o! Rednsn's fly. Three
runs.
SiAth-Gia: cock fouled out; Hagsn
got IN ssie onei Barkiey gave right .
fly, AID H4gan Was put out by 5houP on
second. No rur.. Soup gave Moffett
u fly; Malone took fist Oh Mckennon''
error; Lotus struck safely to centre ard
got fret; Buckaiow hyrd to VI, tistt and
Kennedy did likewise to Gisscock. Ne
| runs.
Sever - Barley bit TO centre and
took seat; Wilkinson got ia liner e
left; Gallagher hit safety, Wilkinson
scoring Oh M4i0nes error; LukeDS
struck out, McKennon scratched first
but was forced out by Motle.'s lick Il
second. Une run. Moore took first Oh
safe hit, went to third on wild pitch and
came home Oh passed bali; Walker bit
grounder to lrsL, but Wilkinson failed
to stop it; t1rookshaw struck out; Red
man gave Barkley q. centre fly, and
retired; Walker attempted 10 run from
third, but was caught by BarkIey'
throw. One run.
The eighth and niGth innings failed t.
change the score, the met on both sides
going out in one two three order. The
score:
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-05-25
Aaua.ic-ro.Morrow's Race.

Both Barrett and Ciator, the prinei.
pas in io-uiorrcw's rsce, have been IN
active training to- the past week, and
are in good condition Tor the work before
them. On the part of the Nail City
club, tho tour cared crew to guide Bar
rett over ;he course viii consist of Ed.
Cornbauer, Robert johnson, George w.
johnson ard Thomas Truschei, al 4 the
crew TO guide Clster on the part OF the
Brown club consists of Dan Cochran, Jas.
Gather, Bud Speldel ard Cbss. Stephens.
ii is understood that Thomas Welsh
james Eumes and James Barr, of the
Brown clue, IN company with three Uea
from the Nail City club, will man the
-oared barge containing the referee
In this connection it is we'll to state that
Mr.. Adams makes II special request that
oil boats other than the guide boats and
the boa, containing the referee keep Of
the course in order that the action Of the
rOwers may in no way Go impeded. So
far bets are about even on the two men
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-05-25

NV YogK, May 24.-Cotton-Stsady
a. Ii6lltc. Flour-Receipts s,0oo
barre &; prices unchanged though still IN
buyers favor. Rye Flour-At "a 6O(9
5 rs. Corn Meal-DuIl; western 80 ~
as As Rye-Western Ss(9S4c. Barley
Quiet. Mslt-Quiet; No. 2 rowed
state 90c. Corn Steady and lower; re-
ceipts 10000 bushels; heated western
mixed 53c; ungraded western mixed 56(9
5Sc; steam mixed 5S195Sac; steam yell
low aud yellow western 621, Oats-ln
fair demand; receipts $4,000 bushels;
mixed western and state 43(G66c; white
western 49G50c Hay Slesdyi ship
ping 50c. Hops-Fum; new western s
tGl3c. Coffee Quiet but steudy; Rio
csrgocs l6@2oc gold; jobbing at 10 a
2Otc gold. Sug Demand moderate;
fair to good refining I0!@l0sc; prime
I0Ic; refG quiet ut llj9l2sc. Moiss-
se--Demand fair: market iaIr. Rlce-
Firm. Petroleum Firmer; crude Sc;
refined l46litc. Tallow-At stGSsc.
Rosln-H Heavy NJ 81 S5GGl 9j Iurpen.
yiue-At 31GSl4c. Eggs-Western ia
Gl2Ic. PORK rirmer ~ sl4 65lGl4 20.
Beef-QGiet; long clear middles du.l At
7a67 7-l6c. Ltrd-Firm; prime stesm,
old, 80 So; new 80 1909 57!; June 80 90
952I. Butter -Hctvy and irregular;
western lOGl2c Cheese -Heivy and
unsettled AZ 7@i8!c. Whisky Firmer
s, - III.
New YORK, MAY 2i.-Dry Goods
Business very quiet with tue package
houses, and the j,bJlng trade was light.
CottOns duh and steady at unchanged
prices. Low grade prints in fair demsud
but the standard iaucies continue quiet
Heavy cassimeres and worStcd coatlngs
IN steady request Silks rather moro se-
tive.
MILWAUKEE, May 2i--Flour- Dull.
Wbest-UnseIt,ed; opened and closed
firm; No Milwaukee 81 u; No. Z
Milwaukee II 81; seller June 81 3d.
seller July 81 to; No. 3, 81 43i Corn
No 2 46c. Oats Higher; No. 2 Csc.
Rye-NnminnlIy lower; No. |, S2c. Bar
Iey-DUil; No. z spring SIC; No. 3 46c.
PIrTsBURGH, May 24.-Petroleum-
Quiet; crude nj - lSj ut Park-er's; re.
fined 1890 tor Phllsdephls delivery.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-05-25

The fes wal at Mozart Hail last night
given by Wheeling Temperance Uuion
Nc. |. was success in every particular,
both socially ana fnsn cially, and will be
continued this evening The supper
table was under the supervision OF Mrs.
Young; MISSES Young and Mcclure con-
Quoted the postoifce; Misses Fowler and
Wright the flower stand, and Mrs. Roe
mer and Holiday the lemonade aud
butter milk stand. Mrs. Donel, Mrs.
alerhrg and Mrs. Wilson also had
charge of.tahios. The hall was hand
s"mely decorated and festooned with
banners and evergreens.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-05-25
FAEAI. ACCIDENT.
4 Little hoy Almost Burned "a
Dea, D. fu the Woods.

DeRt % In tlse w OOus.
From Neff's siding con es the harrow
and blood-curdllng intelligence OF the
death of n boy ut that place by the
ire iend. From what we can earn OF
the sad affair, 1t seems tina. tR " ednes.
dav afternoon, Thomas A. Netf, n
toy Ii years Old, son o. Mr. Conrad Nef,
residing at the place above mentioned,
LETT his nome and went cut into the forests
To hunt. He took with him al
old illnt.iock musket and powder
flask filled with rock powder la
some iuexpicsbe manE"r unknown to
any one, thi powder N tue disk
became isniteJ, and the ilask exploded,
setting the h,l's clothes on IRE The
boy immed ate ' started on \ run Tor II
small stream 81 wafer about nGusrter OF q
mile distant al 4 THROWING himself IL I" the
stream extinguishe+ the atmrs. Having
exiting uished the tlnm~s. he crtw,ed
out OF the water Gri started Tor
home, but becoming bswild,red
ard biz dcd witn pnr, could not
find his way back 10 r'ssiiShcrs house.
For some hours he wandered about
IN this way, but Was iTsI found by his
uncle, on whose ia-m he va, bdnting,
almost III nude STATE, his body black
cned and charred, u thr fest hanging
IN shreGs from hrs iirnbs The boys
uncle did not 1T tirsl recognize him, bu. on
MS speaking 10 him, and telln < his uncle
Of the accid Mt, he recognized bis voice
and took nun home, Where he
low died yesterday morning IN great
agony, de-p t. the efforts OF the pnysi-
ciaEs 70 save h's life. The parents OF the
boy have but ono child ieit them,
n twin sister uf the deceased, aud accord.
iugly feel his loss deeply.