davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-05-24
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

In the matter If the Estate Of James n. New
man. d. ceased
rraoie by the PROBATE Court Of CowIi C0u0.
", wsshipef n Te,r oly. on the I4.n d:y OF
May, a. D. 1877, the uoders'gned Ar 'ni.is.
rucsIon To The hisbe bitder. ~ the Couvt
IA, use door, In the city Of kalsms. CowIhx
Cnunty. Washington Territory y. ~ tue nous.
~ June. A. ID. 1877. the Il, lowing dsscsib.d
land siiua'e in COwiiix County: TIE SOUTH.
Ia Quarter cf rec Ion thrcs. ~ Tvwn.nip
eight north of r snso three, Wett Of the VII.
an metie mar, disn, containing one huudrd
ara s,x,y scI g.. mo . or less. c. ndntops of
saie,- Cab IN u. T. c0tp. u<ed n tie ca
" II. W. FAIRwE ATHER,
Admtnsstrntor with The Will annexed.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-05-24

R,ard adjourned Till Saturday, May l<lh.
1877.
The Board proceeded 10 select . list Of quail.
ned grand and petit Jurors IN this county.
Number of Grand Jurors selected, one hun:
4 ed and twenty. Petit JUROR one hundred
anu ninety-dse.
silts d. Maxon was appointed Justtce OF
the Pace. in and for Vancouver Precinct, for
the present unexpired term.
James A. Kerns, County Com'r, allowed
for d days Attendance and miiage. ;s37 80
Lindley Meeker, County Conn., allowed
for d days attendance and milage.. 81 %
Henry Christ County Comr, allowed
for days attendance and miiage.. 81 30
j. H. Fletcher Sheriff, allowed for days
attendance. 10 w
Chas Brown, Clerk, allowed for days
attendance. ..............'.'..' 10 w
Board adjourned sine die.
JAMES A. KERNS,
Chairman Board Of County Commissioner.
Attest
CHAs Brown,
County Auditor and Ex-oficio Clerk.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-05-24

The following Road Districts having failed
those elected having failed 70 qualify, The f.,.-
low,r z named persons were appointed super
vsnrs for said Districts respectively, AZ follows
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-05-24
Proceedings of the Board OF Coun-
ty Commissioners.
Fourth Day.


The following claims were examined and al
lowed, to-wit:
DR.. NJ Finn, medical services. ....... s 9 90
TT. Thornton, wood for Mrs w. Rus
SELL "
III Henrchson, coffin forJ. W. Russell,
deceased, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 10 W
Sohns d. Schuele, provisions furnished
Mrs. j. w. Russell ................ IL IS
NJ. j. Maxon, provisions furnished Mrs.
J. w. Russell, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. IL IS
NJ. J. Maxon, provisions furnished Jas.
won. Oh 70
Jas. Wolf NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 40 80
Geo. w. Durgin, examining Lewis River
pIluSt ..-...-.... .............. w
Orlando Stott, mileage in case of Cor
oner's inquest. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Oh
Bill of costs, District Court, March Term
1877, examined and allowed US follows, to-wit
G. T. Mcconnell, Dep. Clerk ..... s3i Is
j. II. Fletcher. Sheriff. ............... - 10
T. A. Siocum, Dep. Sheriff. ............ ! 20
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-19
PEARL FISHING.

Ccyion newspapers mentions the
excitement prevailing in the island in
March in connection with the resump-
ton of pearl fishing. The pearl oys-
ter produces its best pearls when
about four years old, so that the great
object kept in view by divers is not to
take any that have not reached that
period of existence. This has led the
authorities to prohibit fishing on the
several banks except at intervals of
four years, but this system has result
ell in other Inconvenience, mas uch
as the mollusks are beset with divers
dangerous enemies, who, it is con-
tended, make frightful' havoc on a
bank in one season if it bc not fished
The Government is now intent upon
discovering what is the right time for
a bed to lie dormant. The experiences
OF recent years give ten million oys-
ters as the average crop of a bank.and
the average pearls found would
amount TO two per cent. When one
thousand oysters produce one hun
dred dollars worth of pearls it is con-
sidcred a very remunerative product.
A hundred l.earis of the size Of a pin s
head are not worth one as large as a
pea. Teu tlousand people are di.
rectly or indirectly engaged in this in
dustry. IN the last great haul in 1871
million and a quarter oysters were
taken on one bank, which was sold
| for fifty thousand dollars.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-19

pown the calm river they leisurely flOatcd;
There in IA nook that was shady and cool,
They brought out their lines and their hooks
were all coated
With bait well adapted the fishes to fool.
Mabel with them. and Lizzie and Laura.
Maidens light hearted, and merry. and fair;
Each bestowed smiles on her IA Ored adorer,
Idly they played with their lines. in the river
Little they cared though no fish should be
caught;
Fondly each hoped that the fates would deliyer
Into her keeping the lover she sought.
Lightly they talked upon themes with which
Cupid
Had lavishly filed both their heart and their
brains,
Aud laughingly said that the men were all
stupid.
The while they were artfully weaving their
chains.
The day passed away. and the fishing was
ended;
They gazed on their victims and each COM
pretended
The fish she had angled 80 long for was hooked
Then back to the town the young men row'd
lightly,
Their baskets all empty--t that fishing was
tame
While on each other the maidens smiled
brightly
The fishers of men had won at their game.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-19
MEDICAL
TO THE AFFLICTED.
DR.. JOHN G0UcHfR

Still continues to treat every variety of
CHRONIC DISEASE.
at the corner of Sycamore and Cedar
Sts., Ravenna, Ohio, where ne located
the Goth of October, 1868. Since that
time have successfully treated TWEEN
TY-SIX THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED
CASES among which have been many
miraculous cures of Cancer, Gravel,
Tumors, Dronsy. rheumatism. Fistu-
la in Ana, Prolapsus of the Rectum,
Piles, Tape Worms. Seat Or Pin
Worms, Intestinal Worms, Hip Dis
ease, Goitre, Enlarged Glands, Scrofu-
la. and all Impurities of the Blood.
Scaid Head Invariably Cured;
and that most insidious of all disease 8,
Catarrh, whiclris destroying its tens OF
thousands annually. Also, the varied
Diseases of Females, arising from Uter-
inc Diseases. Displacement, Enlarge
ment, inflammation, Liberation, Tu-
mors, Polypus, and al! their sympa-
thetic accOnpanimentS, on the latest
scientific principles, without the use of
the knife or ca,l>tics, but by cOnstitu-
tiOnal treatment and local absOrbents,
which we believe to be the true meth
od of cure, if timely and property ap-
piled.
CaIculous Corrections of the Kid
neys and bladder. There are several
varieties of Gravel in our possession,
that we have removed through the
natural urinary passage, from different
individuals in this locality.
The Doctor is graduate in the Eye
and Ear Infirmary of New York City,
and has had a large and successful
practice in that depart nIent; and is
also a graduate of several of the lead
ing Schools of his Profession, the Di-
plOmas OF which are hanging up in his
Office, for everybody to READ and IN
vESTIGATE.
Thanks To All intelligent community
for their extensive patronage.
TERMs-Cash. Positively no trust.
OFFICE HOUES--From 8 -. m. to 3 p. III.
J. .GOUCHER, NJ. ID.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-19
THE LAST HORSE.

Brother Gardner had planned to cel-
ebrate the glorious Fourth by hunting
snipe on the shores of st. Clair, but
w.ien be reached the race-course the
excitement drew him in among the
spectators. 1t was noticed as he came
down in the evening that his shot
gun was missing, and be was asked
to explain its absence.
4 doan' feel much like 'splaining
any thing" lie sadly answered. But
being pressed he went on:
We'll, after l got in dar and seed
every body putin up deir money Oh
de hosses reckoned I'd better scoop
some greenhorn out'n S5 or SO. 1
went over and took look at de flyers.
Bime by seed one dat pleased me,
and ! made up to de driver and axed
him if he Inent to win de race. He
said he did. He said he'd go right
by all de odder hosses as de lightning
goes by Il man wild wheelbarrow,
and he'd come down de stretch-home
wld sparks o. fire flying from de
wheels
sAnd you bet on that horse?'
Oats wOt did, oh course. put
| up dat new shot gun agin five dollars,
and when de eight hosses pranced up
TO de score, could feel dat five dol
lars iumpin' right frew all my VEINS
We'll, did your horse win p
Not exactly-not unless de anami'e
which comes in behind all de rest is
de winner. When l seed him way
back dar I yelled for de driver to
put on de whip, bat he never minded
me. and a white man hit his plug hat
an awful smash. l believe dat hoss
was pulled. 1t .doan' seem to me dat
he was given a fair show. Den it
doan' STAN 10 reason dat his driver
would tell me to bet on de hoss if he
didn't feel suah oh de race. What fer
should he lie? What fer would be de
objeck2'
SO you've lost the gun?'
de gun dun gone. De feller wat
winned it walked right off like the
biggest Duke in Michigan, an rush
Of cool air hadn't come along bout
dat time l might'ur sunk down on de
grass to rise no noah. Ize feelin'
| better just now, an eff l kin make de
ole woman believe 1 loss de gun in dc
mash IT freco~or-deosff ttfs shock as
de years roll away
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-19

HIOEOUS PAUPERISM IN ENGL md.
Cardinal Manning in a recent SER
mon referred to English pauperism in
the following pointed language -
England, the richest of ell countries,
has upon it a stain and shame not to
be found in countries which English
men assume to despise ; he meant pau
perism. an intense, demoralized state
of poverty. Poverty in itself is an
honorable state, but panpcrism was
something altogether distinct from
poverty. Pauperism was that wrecked
condition of men of families out Of
which there was no rising by any ef-
fort of their own. And what did it
come from? 1t would take too long
to endeavOr to say. One reason he
would state; the overwhelming pros
perity of the rich, the closeness of the
hands and hearts and the ignorance
in which the rich lived and died of the
state of the poor who lived and died
round about their dwellings,. The
possession of wealth and prosperity
generated selfishness and an uncon-
sciousness of the sufissings of others,
so that men were wrapped up III their
own daily indulgence, and were for
getiul of those who are in want"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-19

property yet uncrea;ed; ne anticipates
the labor of coming ages and appro-
PIRATES the fruits of it in advance; he
tions into cash. and snatches the in
heritance from children whose fathers
are unborn. Projecting his cheat for
ward bv this contrivance and operat-
ing la,erally at the same time, he
gathers an amonnt of plunder which
no country i'm the world would have
Welded to the Goth or the Vandal.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-19

A YOUNG man at Toronto has
brought an action against newspaper
for stating that his friends presented
him with valuable meerschaum pipe,
when no presentation had been made.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-19

"WHY do they call the people WHO
live in the South Sea Islands 'canni-
bals?'" asked an old lady of sailor.
because they live on other people, )"
answered the sailor. ''Tiien my SON.
in-law must be a cannibai," replied
she, "for he lives on me-"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-19
THE POOR MANS CHANCE.

Old Zeh went into the grocery store
this morning.
'See heah boss, is dis heah wah
business Ober yandah gwine to make
things any bettah foh the poo folke?"
"Yes, Zeb, there's no doubt that it
will make a decidedly increased de-
mand for our products and manufac-
lures, consequently it must make bc:-
ter times all around"
''Weil, den, L wants quartah of
flour. How much yO' aX?"
zone dollar and shilling"
"Sho! Why, you only AK a dollah
last week"
"Flour's gone up, you know. In
creased demand in Europe"
Increase deman' in Europ', hey:
Now lookee heah, boss, l don't see as
dah's any increase denan' in Europ'
'oh whitewashin' am carpet shakin'
an sich like, den wha' dose de poo
peoples chance come in g? OATS what's
worryin' lie wool Off dis colored mans
skull.n
THE population of England in 1901
was l0,000,000. OF the United States
i, 100000. To-day the population Of
England is held at 27 900, 900 and that
of the United States 45,O00,000. A
! more striking example of comparative
national growth it would be impossi-
ble to find. Our population has in
creased teiI-fold, that of Great Britain
of century.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-19
IT a RRTE7R,

Offers his services to the people OF Portage
County in the treatment of the diseases of Hors-
es and Cattle. Having been educated in the
Berlin Institute for the treatment of diseases
incident to domestic animals, and having had
one years practice in treating the diseases of
Horses in the Prussian rmy. and been in con-
stant practice of the profes sion in Germany and
this country since 1870. feel confident Of my
ability to give entire satisfaction to all those
who may entrust animals to my care
A. BIETZ.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-19
w. HI. MCCONNELL, NJ. D.,
PHYSICIAN & SURGEON.

Twenty wears experience. All forms of acute
and chronic diseases skillfuily treated. Hnv-
ing for years made chronic disease a speciality.
] will continue To give particular attention To
that class OF cases.
Once AMI residence No. 53 Sycamore street.
fli-3mo- Rrycnna, ONO.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-19

A clergyman who was annoyed hy
the SOU leaking shoes of his parishoners
remarked that some people had 'too
much music in their soIes."
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-19
Wagon Making and
Repairing.
O. ). BUZZELL

VVYOULD inform the people OF Portage coun-
w ty that he is prepared to manuiac;ure AL
kinds of LUMBER and SPRING WAGONS,
and to do general repairing promptly and AZ
the hest manner. Also. Hp'N~E SHOEING anu
GENERAL LBLACkSMITHING.
sASPrices from 10 to 20 per cent. below any
heretofore charged in this region. 10 cash
w AGOSS of all kinds constantly on hin,i
works on Main street, west of &. Il L. r. X.
Depot
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-19
New Harness ShQp! !!

IwOULD respectfully announce to the citi-
Il Zens of Portage County that have opened
u new HARNESS SHOP one door south of Nj.
Gretzinger's. on Chestnut Street, opposite Court
House Park, where Will be pleased to see ali
those in want of any work IN my line
have had twenty-five years experience IN
the business in some OF the best shops in the
country. and feel confident OF my ability to
give entire satisfaction to all those VINO may
patronise irc
REPAIkISG promptly and neatly done.
My prices will be suited to the times. Give
me call u. WISE.
Ravenna, April 10. 1877. 45O-2mo
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-19

It is supposed the fellow who left
the house was not able 10 take it with
him.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-19
i also have for sale
% VILLAGE LOTS,

We'll located on high rolling ground. and in the
most pleasant and growing part OF the town.
fiji be sold cheap and on easy terms.
Bavenna. o.. Jan. .. 1850 3S1
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-19

L. H.. Il III. w. PHELPS,
ATTORNEYS and CounseIIors n. Law. .i;ayenna,
ono Onics. over First .ational Bank. 3so
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-19
WE'LL DIGGING

Having recovered from INV Jate mis- fortune
tender my services to the people of Ravenna
and vicinity
WELL DIGGER AND DRILLER
am also prepared to clean and repair Wells
and Cisterps.
Having had over forty years experience in
the business, Can guarantee satisfaction to all
who may employ me.
Esls- Prices as low as those OF any other man
IN kasen%a sas connty5 Dec SIs45IsA. SIsS5 IsA1Sl.f KAY
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-19
TESTIMONIALS.

KIycnnl, MATCH 20. 1873.
Jz o. s RrZZELL: Dear ir:-My Wagon that
L purciia- -ei of YOU about two years ago must
acknowledge Is much better than 1 expected
Being OF medium size thought it too light ioi
my business. but it Is just right. runs light and
easy aud have Otter ca fTieI on it 100 bricks
from Hiy kiln. IL will carry eight thousand
pounds and has never cost inc ono cent for re-
pairs Yours truly, H. r CAiiS-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-19
r II NICHOLS.

: tsorney at Law and Notary r', - s,'n,s Drne
Sore -, 2S2-tf.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-19

ROCKWELL u NORRIS,
attorneys at Law and Notarys ""''o'
5,oek Kent, OHIO.
Dee. IL. 1855. fy.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-19
T.. Z. HATFIELD,

Attorney and Counselor at Law. Uhrt
go Second National Eank- PhenIN E'ock
Raycnna, Ohio
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-19
HCGUS, NJ ID
sELDISG. Il D. H. r.
BELDING s. uUGUS,

Physicians and Surgeons. once; Mai" So $50
over Bei.iins a. IArmstrohS Di"o o'
Isayenaa, o. -, ....o.,. &C
s;uecili attention paid TO th'' treatment OF Of
11,ronir Diseases Office hours, from ~ 70 L.
an. to1 and to l.. IA ~'"'
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-19
F.. w. MANSON,

a a..orrev an, Counselor at Law possesses
-uyeriSr facilities for making collections IN
All parts of the United states Once over
Ftr.t National Eank, Gar-ettsviiie, Ohio-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-19
PETER FLATH.

Merchant Tailor, Hats, caps
III r'nrnishing eIoo,is. POe's buiidihs' hi'I''
street Ravenna, ohio-
Oct Is. 1858, ".
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-19
Rates of Advertising
Business Cards.

FRANCIS l.. CLARK,
Mechanical and Architectural Drauehts-
man. Patent ONCE Drawing q Specially
No ~ Filth Avenue Pittsburgh, Pa
Juue6, 1os2. 1so-y-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-19

INSURANCE AGENCY.
wv coasu. Life and Fire Insurance
Agent. Office on sasanns 81 ,,oof; ;hio' ios' '"e
sept. D. 1863. 55-1y.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-19
&, II. GRIFFIN

@ESTISr. Ofice over First Nationai BANK
O:ice hours from a. m to p III,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-19

RaYennI. March II, 1s.'.
My q & EUZZELL: Dear Sir-Wc have been
li~i I. sac 1f your one horse wagons now over
two years in our Iumbcr yard. often loading II
with one tlJu~and fec; or green hemiock ana
oak aud we think i: the best and easiest run.
min, wagon we ever had 1t will carry bUtu
Ib. =n.I has never cost us one dollar Tor repairs
for that time. Yours. truly: ~
L.. SUTHERLAND ID co.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-19
CARPET BAGGERs AND CARPET BAG
ISM.

The Hon. Jeremiah Black, i'll his
recent expose of the great and nnpar-
alleled fraud by which Hayes was
counted INTO the Presidency. descents
as follows upon the carpet-bagger and
his crimes:
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-07-19

ShaIer-yIIIc. Narch :, 1870.
MRO S.BUZZELL. Dear sir In the fall Of
1852 purchased of ycti liSht wagon weight
which think Is the easiest running wagon IN
use 4 have frequently drawn 3.COo pounds up
on IL at one time. All the expense that put
upon it for the first twelve years was for set
tir 2 tire once Yours, with respect,
7 & e. ELDRiDGE-
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-05-29
The Road to Wealth.

Work is n blessing the desire for
wealth is a blessing, although an eE-
cess Of work or an excess of desire is
an evil.
But how Is a man to acquire mate
rial possessions? With millions Of
men the serious question is how to OBJ
tain livelihood and make actual ne
ccsgities Of life. Men i'm business as
merchants, manufactures, the men
who have goods, or skill or labor, or
real estate, or other property or pro-
duct, usually resort 10 advertising in
the newspapers which the people read
as q means Of informing the public
what they have to offer. This custom
has grown until it is recognized priu-
ciple in business. The most success
ful business men accept and commend
it. Occasionally man is found who
thinks he can get along without ad-
yertising. And SO he can. But such
men seldom attain success. The most
OF them fail or exc out only a poor
living. The graudly successful men
are great advertisers, Here are n few
examples Of successful men who ad-
yerti,ed and who advise otbers to a
similar course:
My success is owing to my literally
in advertising.- Robert B0Rncr.
Advertising has earned me "A COmpe-
teuCe. Amos LuicrCncC.
I advertised my product and made
money N LCHg3gOrtd.
He who invests one dollar in bust
ness shoHld invest one dollar in adver-
Using that busincss.-i. T. Stcwdrt.
The man who pays more chop rent
than he does for advertising don't un-
derstand his business vanderbilt.
Advertising is as necessary al eT-
peuse rs clerk hire, DR.. Young.
Every business man who has adver-
iSed i'm our columns haa found that it
paid 4 few OF the merchants OF
! Knoxville refuse to trv it.. and they
have lost many dollar by 20 doing.
Ed,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-05-29

has steadily lowered local rates as
rapidly as the business of his road
would Justify. What amount of
money has been saved to our people
by his liberal management l suppose
1t will ever be known. Our rates
were 50 much lower than on other
reads that it was not an uncommon
sight to see tobacco hauled from
points near the Danville road to Pros,
pect to be shipped to Richmond and
Petersburg over our Southside line.
Tie people of Southside Virginia
have had abundant reason to regret
Gen. Mahone's removal from this
road. They know his worth, AID.
by the time he has served Virginia
as her next Governor. they will hope
to see him back again at the head Of
the Atlantic, Mississippi and Ohio
road, Prince EDWARD.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-05-29

TO the Editor Of the Wing:
Having seen several articles in
your valuable paper with reference
to rates charged on freight on the
Atlantic, Mississippi and Ohio road f,
[ have been tempted to look beck to
see what has been the experience of
shippers from this section. The re-
suits of that research are simply as
toaishing even to those of us who
have been the benefciaries of the
wise policy which marked Gen, Ma
homes administration of the cid
Southside division of the Atlantic,
Mississippi aud Ohio road.
lie took charge of that road in
1866. Its physical condition was
simply frightful, and travel over it,
even at the slowest rate of speed, was
absolutely dangerous, The journey
across that rickety old structure call
ed the High bridge in that day was
so pcrilous that he who venturcd up
on it literally took his life in his
hand. Now, what a change is seen.
The Southside division is not sur
passed by any road in Virginia ; there
is not a wooden structure on its road
bed. it's track has been Tidcucd ,
thoroughly ballasted aud rciald with
new iron aud steel rails; the Apps
mattox river below Farmvlllo is
crossed by as magnificent An iron
structure as can be found anywhere
and the High bridge, no longer a
terror TO the timid traveller, is as
solid as the track with which it con-
meets at either end. For this we
have to be grateful to the energy and
skill OF William Malone.
But what else do We owe him
Compare the tariffs before and dur
ing his administration and see whai
reductions haze been made per 100
pounds between Prospect aud Peters.
burg