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The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-02-10

..@ DR. ROBERT HUNTER, Of Chica.
60, concludes o. long article on the
treatment Of scarlet fever and Diph'
liberia as follows
l say, unhesitatiugly, in reference
to diphtheria, in the treatment Of which
have had q very large experience,
aud can, therefore, speak confidently
For this disease We have m invaluable
remedy in the chlOra.e Of potassium.
The course pursued BY me is as fol-
lows:
l Immediately place the patient,
il be be 40 adult, On twenty. grain do.
SEES of the chlorate dissolved in hot wa
ter, and administered every half hour
for tho first six hours, after which the
same dose every hour, day and night
until the disease is arrested. The dis.
solved salt should be held in the ,hroa
few seconds before swallowing it.
2 When ash .colored spots begin to
appear on the tonsils and back Of the
throat. | touch them with a solution Of
nitrate Of silver, Of tho strength of o.
dram to an ounce Of water. applied BY
cancels hair pencil. A single ap-
plicalion is usually all that is nsccs.
sary.
8 I keep the nostrils free, and
cleanse them from tho obs.ructipg
secre.ions by frequently injecting them
with q saturated solution Of the chlor-
ate applied warm and thrown up with
sufficient force to pass it through to the
throat.
1 Lastly I direct the patient to in.
hale the vapot Of hot water. msdicated
BY the addition Of few drops Of fluid
extrac. of starmonium, bellsdonna aud
conium. which keeps the throat moist,
allays irritation, aud acts as q sedativc
fermentation within the Windpipc.
This treatment, aided BY strong
nourishmenl delivery sal. beef ten,
anG attention to the stomach and bow
els, has proved with nc an absolute
specific for dipL,heria. Although |
treat q great number of cases, | have
not had in my practice a death from
this disease in years.
10 children the dose mus! Of course,
DO in proportion to tho age. For q
child one year and under one give one
grain Of the salt. and add one addi-
tional grnia to tho dose for each addi-
sioual year Of ago; thus, three grains
to child Of three years, FIVE to Que
Of Eve fears, and 80 on up to twenty.
The doses must be repeated every hall
hour for the first six hours after which
every hour is indicated.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-02-10

h5- PsRsoSAL.-Ws arc indebted
10 Colonel Britton for several late New
Orleans pSpers. The Colonel has en-
gagged in business in that city, and will
make it bis future home. Mrs. Brit.
ton will leave in few days, tojoiu her
husband.
Miss Jessie Camden is visiting rela.
tiges in Parkersburg.
MesssB. d. T Frame, Of Braxtou,
and B. E. Fleming, of Gilmer, we're
in town this week.
Hon. W. e. Arnold is rapidly re.
covering from his severe illness, and
expects 70 be able to attend to hiu leg
;sliliye duties IN few days.
TT HnroRY REPEATS IrEELF.--It
will be remembered that few years
ago, Sarah Jane Winemiller, Of the
county Of. Upshur, was sent to the PEN
itentiary for burning school house.
The story Of her wrongs are well
known. After serving her sentence
out, her first love deserted her, and
she married q man named Westfall.
She lived a happy and fruitful life
with Westfall for about 8 years ; but
alas ! 40 enlargement occurred. II
seems that phe bad some words With
the family with which she was board.
ing, and started to the creek with thc
evident intention of ending her life.
Her husband followed her, aud 10 bis
endeavors TO save her life, nearly los.
hic own. After getting her cut Of the
water the aforesaid husband started
for parts unknown, and second time
Sarah Jane is left broken hearted.
eg- Trays FROM Glsroy, Editor
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-02-10
r3s- a NuANcE FOR tue LADIES

Eis- a CHANCE FOR TUE LADIES'
Mrs. Julia Atchinson desires to. iu-
form the ladies Of Weston and vicinity
that she is now offering her, stock Of
hats, millinery, notions, al cost She
will sell new hats cheaper than odd
ones eau lie cleaned aud re:6xed. She
has everything 10 the way of ladies'
goods and millinery. and simply asks
on examination Of her goods and pri-
ces. She is determined to sell of her
present stock; and ladies' desiring
anything in her line will do themselves
good by calling at once. Remember
tho place-one door above Ross store
on Main Street.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-02-10

Ey TuF LARGEST ALBUM IN THE
WoaLD.-His Holiness Pope Plus TX
has forwarded to Right Rev. J. j.
Kain. Bishop at this diocese. a num-
Der Of blank leaves, upon which will
be written the names Of oil the Cathu-
lies in tho diocese. Similar blank
leaves have been sent to every diocese
in tho world. and after tue names
have been enrolled, they will be re-
turned to his Holiness at Rome. next
mouth, and tho album presented to Ills
Holiness in Mny, upon the 6Itieth an
niversary Of bis conservation as BiSh'
d. Wheeling Intetligcncer.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-02-10

- DR.. A. N. DENT has located
permanently in Weston for tho pracsic"
Of his profession. Having attended d
thorough course Of lectures at Sterling
Medical College, after au experience
Of twelve years as practical druggist,
the Doctor has obtained not only an nc.
curate knowledge Of diseases. but also,
from bis long experience as druggist,
understands perfectly, the procrties Of
medicines, and their application in tho
treatment Of disease. The Doctor can
br found at his office on Main St, ]
door below llalstou's JcWelry Store.
All calls, night and day. promptly at
tended to.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-02-10
Temperature Of tho weather for the
week ending February It'll:
Essence Of Coffee at Brinkman's.

lT A GENTLEMAN informs Us that
work on the Weston l. West Fork
Railroad Is progressing rapidly. Tho
parties who have taken tho contract
for grading tho road are pushing the
work. Clarksburg should no. fail to
do everything necessary to secure tho
terminus Of the road. We don't want
the road to come 10 on tho east Of US
or tho west Of US. Itshould strike the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad at the do.
pOt.-ClarkSJurg Ners.
III the citizens Of Clarksbarg de-
sire The benefit Of a proper terminus Of
tho Weston s West Fork Railroad,
they should aid 10 its construction. If
that corporation would aid to the ex-
tent they should, lis not improbable
that the company would mako is do.
pot at the west end Of tho town, aud
connect with the present depot OF Tho
Baltimore l. Ohio Railroad with street
cars. pFs
(. Grass Seed Of ali kinds NJ Rrtnk
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-02-10

CE Lows makes 1873 pounds Of girl
feel no heavier than a feather on q fell
lows lap.-FulioR Fmes. And tho
same fellow would have his leg cram.
ped all out Of shape BY Is pounds of
wifo.-D aaJurg Ne'cS.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-02-10

re- Wa understand 4 serious shoot
ing ARRAY occurred noar West Union
lately, between Mr.. Amsziah Ashburn
aud his sons, aud Mr.. Villain Kenny
Dud one or two other members Of the
Kenney family. William Kenney
aud another Of The Keuncy's were
wounded ClarkItHrg Nc@s.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-02-10
Another Home for
Sale. .og IN
142Acres OF Land

Is ncrcs improved-Hou,u, &c.-on a
good road, and in a good neiGhborhooa'
Schools and churches close.
go Price, $50, in Payments to suit
+. NJ. OHALRANT.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-02-10

Eg Mn. J. P. COLE has commen'
ced the erection Of a large and CON-
modiUus Livery Stable, on First Street,
near the Bank. - aSEa q ~"
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-02-10

H We are glad to see that mem
bers Of the Legislature from other 10.
calitics than Charleston, soc tho Capt.
tol Removal Bill in its true light and
resist the arbitrary endorsements Of
such Legislation upon the people. |!
the geographically recognized centre of
the State is noe entitled to even the
privilege of a trial Of her strength in
tho race, it is about time for the people
in the. central portion Of tho State to
quietly submit to any dictatioa tho Cit
liens or their representatives from Char
lesion may SEQ fit to prOmulga'e.-
Sutton Moantaineer.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-02-10

EE LEO KAHN recently returned
from Baltimore and other eastern cit
les, where be has been selecting aud
buying the new stock Of goods for his
store al Weston. -frafton Times. T
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-02-10

E- V4LEsrtNE's DAY on Thursday,
the 18th inst, when cupid will prepare
numerous darts to thrust the hearts OF
numerous lads aud lassies.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-02-10

Eg- MEAN TEMPERATURE or TnE
WEATHER FOR JANUARY, 1877 Cap
tsin Ralston. Of the Signal Service de-
partment, kindly furnished US the fol-
lowing statement:
Alta. ". At2p. NJ. At 9 P. NJ.
24o $50 $50
Coolest days, January Och and 10th.
thermometer 2 degrees below zero at 4
A. II. AZ.
Warmest day, January Slst, Their.
mome.er 60 degrees above zero at 2p.
".
Temperature Of tho weather for tho
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-02-10

ET TIE HEMpFiELp NOT Solo,
Another unsuccessful attempt was
made on Friday afternoon to sell the
Hempfcld Railroad, to satisfy the
claim of Nj. Fox Before the bid
ding was opened Marshall Hall road
notice from George Shiras, Jr., Esq.
to tho effect that q writ Of error to the
Judgement was pending in court, q
notice from John King, Jr., Vice
President Of tho B. l. .. Railroad,
that the road would DO sold subject to
the claims Of land owners in Washing
ton county, aud Que from G. T. Oliver
that William X. Oliver deceased, had
u prior clam. The bidding tegaa BY
Mr.. Kirker Withdrawing his previous
bid Of $S5. 900, and starting the road
at Sl.UU0. The competition was not
lively, and long time was required
to run the property up to S25, 900
This was Mr.. Kirker's bid. and it be.
ing evident that no more could be OBJ
tained, the sale was adjourned at tbs
request Of tho attorney to tbs 18Th OF
March. - Washington Reporter
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-02-10
Pure Crab Cider a. Briukman's.

ET SPECIAL NorlcE. we want
our customers to remember that our
terms has been strictly sixty Days; ADD
We hereby warn oil who have gone
over that time to como aud settle up Mt
once. Fore. warned is fOre.armed. and
if you do not pay up, law suit will be
the consequence.
JOHN. R. RYAN & Co.
Weston, February lat.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-02-10

w SAD ACCIDENT Mr.. Abraham
Hall, Of Polk Creek. while cutting d
standing tree on Wednesday last, was
struck 90 tho head by falling limb
aud Instantly killed. Mr.. Hall was
one Of eur best citizens, aud bis loss
will be deeply regretted by all who
knew him. Mr. Hall served IS Depu.
.y Sheriff under Colonel James Wilson
from '56 to So, and in '5s was elected
Sheriff, which Office be held until 1860.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-02-10

B OK last Tuesday evening
Thomas Powell killed Thomas Burton,
near West Union. Burton was at the
house Of Mrs. Wright. eating supper,
when Powell came in aud demanded
whiskey, Mrs. wright's son told him
they had no whiskey. Powell and
Wright quarrelled. and Wright fasten'
cd Powell out. Powell then common.
ced an assault on the house and Wright
went out aud knocked him down with
a stone. Powell got up aad immedi-
ately commenced an assault on Burton,
striking him with blunt weapon, Of
sons kind and breaking his skull.
Burton died 10 a few hours. Powell
has been committed to answer an in.
dictment for murder.-Clarksbur
NeUs. .lts5
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-02-10

RS- Ny success is owing to my lib
erality in advertising.-ROJtrt Bon
ner.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-02-10

E MIR. Cook, in crossing the river
at Savagetown last week, drowned his
horse and saved his own life only by a
desperate ctfort.-Sutton Wountaiaeer.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-02-10
EFT OuR thanks are due Mr.. 7. B

ET OuR thanks are due Mr.. 7. B
Camden for the Biennial Report Of
the Hospital for the Insane. By the
report we see that there were 1877 in
tho Hospital Sept. 30th, 1876. I'm.
der the admirable management Of Dr..
Camden and his assistants, the cost
per capita last year was reduced to
S2.3si per week, an oxibit Of economy
which no other institution Of a similar
character in the country can show
Randolph Enterprise.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-02-10

20. lie who invests one dollar il
business, should invest one dollar il
advertising that busiuess.-A. Z
!Sterart tf. ilttft
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-02-10

as- Without the aid of advertise
menis could have done nothing in
spcculations. l have tho most COM
pleto faith in printers ink. Adverti'-
ing is the royal road to business
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-02-10

Cakes, Crackers and Bread a
Brinkman's.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-02-10

DEDIcArloS The Rock Grove Bap.
list Church on Leading Creek, will be
dedicated on Sunday, llth.
7. T. l.. QUEEN, Pastor.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-02-10

RgJuDGE FEnGusos made some
progress i today 10 his effort to chain
the Capital TO a log at the Junction Of
tho Elk and Kanawhs.- Rheeling
lSaadayG.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-02-10

ConfectiOnOrics, Groceries, &C., at
Drinkman's.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-02-10

Fiue Gravsly Tobacco at Brink
mans.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-02-10

Coffee, Sugar and Tea at Brink
mans.
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Hardware, Cutlery, Agricultural
implements. &c., at Brinkman's.
Good Timothy Seel-warranted, at
Brinkman's.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1877-02-10

Grass Seed of all kinds at Brink.
mans.
, 1877-07-22

Imported Cigars

lam receiving per steamer from HAVANA A11 any ~
xiv WEST some OF the most popular branaST T0 "a
Cigars. manufactured from the NEW CNOr ~ tbo
BACCO, which I'm offering Al prices "''N'A 'N~
o1, ~
, 1877-07-22

s1<ctzl Dt.pa.ea to 7as Tribune
P1rrsBuxo, Pa, july 2l-Fhc sestments
which refused to fight the strikers are tae ~
ouesue Grays Eourteenth), commanded oy 20.
fnthrie. and Jefferson Cavalry. Inc ono1 ~ y
Denot, where the troops from In'.
aaelpnia embarked, Is At Inc ls.
Of Liberty street. The .teops :. maEsasd ,sEa,a
northwest to the outer depot, which Is 1oea.sa
On Twenty-etshtn street On the sue uL,s o. tns
Union Depot, overlooking tue tan rn.nthc
rrss is steep over 800 feet in heisht upon ., .hs
to1 of whic, Is located the old reservoir anu tao
H;rh school building, massive granite >. s1'uc1.
- 11oon this hill the Hutchinson hatteF5
had been placed. 4ne ou@eA
Twenty-eiehth street,
THE SCENE or THE Plight,
:. ov.r,ool;ed on the west side BY cont'nna1'ot'
~ HI. hil1 before mentioned, which the street
cnts IN two. The north hill affords out pour
shelter. while the south hill grows more aofapt
~ its proceeds southwark It was upon tn.S
entnence that the mob intrenched itsen" = "eu,
tv-efrhtn street Is hped with dwellings, o. "a
,xorts. The 1ound-house and portlon % .na
onter depot are located this sida Of 1'a"'en<
, 1877-07-22
NM THOUSAND DOLLARS

r,s+ IN shares Of the PEOPLES BUILDING
Avn loan ASSOCIATION Stock will be Wor1n.
the naylncnt on which is only 81. 25 per week. 10
safer inyegtmcnt. subscriptions can oe maue .!f
stoc IN the 18th Series, ut the ntacc OF the Assoc1
atloh' ~ " A'0A'e HARRISON KELLEY, Sec
, 1877-09-02
a WONDERFUL HUNT,

ftHte!pA ~ t-} CNftTftF.
Sol kimbal1, Of Warren County, saw from
his breakfast-table young luck grazing OH tic
side Of a ravine about 800 yards from the house.
Hc seized his rifle and, without any other am
mutton than the one ball therein contained, pro.
ccedcd by the aid Of the garden fence, to slip UP
on the buck. He reached the rayinc, and noise.
1css1y made his way to within good gunshot
distance OF the buck, which hsd then descended
to the ravinc. He fired, and, though good
marKsmau, missed lis shot, hut killed two deer
tllat we're grazing just beyond. AS lie wcut up
the rayinc to recover his game, he flushed tluck
Of Wild turkeys. which, by tie way, was his
tavorite gan.c. He SOON erected " blind"
aud with his mouth ..yclpcd up tine
goboler. 1t was not until lie drew a bead :"
on tile trusty rifle that he was reminded tDat
there WAS no load in it and that lie mud nU anl-
tnunision along. BY mitch perseverance lie
finally got the gobblcr within three tcet OF his
"tlind.' and, jumping out suddenly aud at tic
same time making very hidcous YELL so
frightened his tuskcyship as to prevent him
IRON Tying. Sol rau him down, caught him,
and Wrung of his head. After getting his two
deer and the turker gobbler, be started home,
anu upon his way can1 upon cuyey Of part
ridges. He initiated by hls voice Il Young purt-
ridge in distress, whereupun the entire nock,
With rutilcd fcathcrs, made an attack upon him.
he drew his ramrou from the rite aud took his
time III killing each ana every one of the coyey
IS they approached him Tor battle. Hugh j.
Jones, Esq, of Warren County, will roucll for
the t0reEQ1ug facts
, 1877-09-02

Neao FORK Correspondence Utica Herald.
One Of tbs oddities Of the city Is an old gen
t1cman who boards ut Leggett's Hotel (nea1
Printing House square), and who Is now one o1
Our oldest residents. refer to William Wallace
Bruce, who for u half century was in the service
OF the Astor family. He is almost the only per-
son who can remember old John Jacob Us busi-
ness. man. He served as collector OF rents for
many years, aud can tell many interesting in
cidcnts II hcchosc, but his lips are sealed against
all disclosures.
Mr.. Bruce cau remember the time when Will
lam b. Astor was young man, but le has lived
tu SIZE the two sons Of the latter divide their
Immense estate, thus creating two grand priu-
cipalites. Their offices side by side in Prince
street, where the business has been managed
for a halt century. Such spectacle has never
eFs, each with $40, 10000, with adjoining
offices and sets of clerks The only thing they
hold III comnion is tho little brick land office
watch contains the maps, searches, and other
papers belonging to tlcir natural interests.
Each has an immense dre- proof safe in this Of
1lce, which Is said to be specially guarded at
night. These safcs probably hold larger
amount OF Government bunds than any other
private establishments in America. In re-
1igious point Of view these brothers are Eplsco-
palians, John Jacob being ycstrynlan of Tr1n-
ity Church. lie is about five years older than
William. hut is not So much given to display.
point is shown by the fact that John jacobs
Office bears NO name, while the adjacent ono has
shpwy gilt sign which rcals, "Wiiiam Astor"
This is tic first time in sixty years that the As
tor nafne lot This family has been put on Il sign
board.
, 1877-09-02

l
Indians are not at all contagious. They are
very difficult to catch.
There is no truth in the story that Patti has
| retired to convent. No. nun whatever.
Niagara Falls may have been much yillficd,
but its suspension bridge is without pier
PHILADELPHIA Press.
The difference between NiasBra Fails and a
potato is that the former is wonder and the
other is j tubcr.--Hamteye.
The Isle OF Pat mus is said to have given
birth to the first Irish,nan, and he has been
kicking up a Gael ever since.
Merchants should now mark their barrels OF
hour 81 higher. There is 4 rurnor that Turk
ish prisoner has escaped from the Russians.
i handsome castor was lost overheard from
yacht the other day, and the New fork Com
,aerciat suggests that q Casto-Diva be sent
duwn to recover 1t.
The European war has increased the circula-
tfon OF the London papers from 20 000 to 50, 600
each. Again VIC repeat, on to Mexico ken
tueky Ne@ Era.
i home thrust-Doctor: s.'Now tell me, Col
onel, how do you feel when you've killed
rnan:'' Colonel: "Otl, very we'll, thank you,
Doctor-how do you!'-funch. =
An cx-nemacr OF the Texas Legislature vas
IN the British House OF Commons, On Wedpes-
day, an attractive listener to the exciting de-
bate; and, wien Sir Patrick O'Brien intimated
that MIR. Gray Was s'humbugs' and e.
1ool," tic Was affected to tears. He said he was
, 1877-09-02
DEBT-C0NfPEONfISING..
nuU0{k Tff- ! Htr7fI


Upon arriving ut Richmond to attend the
State Convention the Doctor approached Ford's
Hotel, weary and dusty. 4 boot black acrostcd
him at the hotel entrance, "Shine, boss; have
sAine1" "Ycs," said the Doctor; and the
boy was at work in moment. "But, stop.
what are you going to charged" "Ouly 10
cents, boss; jess 10 ccnts.n 'sWel]," said the
d0ctor. '' haFen't anything less tilan doiiar
oa!s, but 70 ahead, go ahead and black
them, anu when you get through We will walk
into thG t hotel and Get this bill changed, and
tnen III pay you" The bog stopped work;
resting on his knees, his arms ak;nbo, he looked
into the 1lurid counte'anve, and sa,l: s. Ak yer
pardlns, boss; but isn't you a member Of dc
conyentioa?" Yes" said the doctor, IL ain
uelegate, certainly I'm = delegate; but what
boss: sorry to let yer 60 off with jess one Shoe
BACKED; but fact Is, I'm '1raid yer might want
ter compromise dat dcbt.'
, 1877-09-02
CURRENT GOSSIP.


Who p:ne It picked up all the chips,
And strewed the floor with strings and whips
And in the washtub sailcd his ships!
NY Brother.
Who was 1t ate the currant-jell,
And threw my kitten tn the well,
And made me promise not to tell.
Ny Brother.
Who was 1t taught me how to skate,
And sat me On the ice to wait,
While be went home with Cousin Kate?
Ny Brother.
Who was It, when he older grew,
To tops anu marbles bnde uticu,
And tried, but could not learn, to chew!
Ny Brother.
Who does tiny mustache wear,
And oils and colors it with care,
And in the middle parts hia hairs
Ny Brothkr.
=
Who Is 1t tu1nblcs up my cur1s,
And buys me bracelets, rings, and pearls.
And tlirts with all the pretty girls:
Ny Bso.ha..
And talks to me about his clothes,
And all my little secrets knows,
And tcases me about my beaux!
Ny Brother.
Who Is it that love the best
OF all the boys in East or West;
Although he is perfect pest:
Ny Brother.
CHICAGO. Mas. 3. F. SrAurrEE.