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ANIIOOD.
HOW LOST, HOW RESTORED ,

Just published. a new ediiicn Of DR. CUL.
fSsS, VERWBLL'S CELEBRATED ESSAY
&S5S'on the radical cure (wiihoui medicinp) of
- Spermstorrhe or Seminal Weakness.
Involuntary Seminal Losses. lmpotency, Mental
and h.sicsl lncapacity, lmpediments To Mar
riage. etc.-als", Consumption, Epilepsy and
Fits, induced by self indulgence or sexual ex-
uavagance, 81.
Price, in sealed envelope, only 6 cen,s.
The celebrated anihor, in this admirable Els
say, clearly demonstrates, from n thirty wears
euccessful practice, that the alarming conseaaen
ces ct sef-nbuse may be radically cured wiihou,
the dangerous use of internal medicine or the
application OF the knife pointing ont a mode
of cure AT once simple, certain, and effett by
means of which every sufferer, no matter what
his condition may be, may cure himself cheap
ly, privately, and radically.
1s-s- his lecture should be In the hands of
every you Ii end every man in the land.
Sent ander sell, in a plain envelope, to any
address postpaid, on receipt of six cents or two
post sutmps
Address
THE CULVERWERL MEDICAL CO.
Al Ann ST.. New York Post Office Box, 1886
January IL, 1877. ly.
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IN PRICE.


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an government.
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reports, are oH of superior order.
the YEAR 1877
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DIR. g. MCLANE'S
LIVER PILLS

These Pills are not recommended
asaremcdy" for all tho ills that flesh
is heir TO-" but in affections OF the
liver, and in all Bilious Complaints,
Dyspepsia, and Sick Headache, or
diseases of that character, they stand
without n rival.
AG UE AND FEVER.
Nobcttsr cathartic can be used pre-
paratory to, or after taking Quinine.
As asimplc purgativc they are un-
cqualed.
BEWARE OF LIMITATIONS.
Ihcgenuinc are ncversugarcoated
Each box has Il red wax seal on the
lid, with the impression Dr. Ms
LANES Liver PILLS.
Each wrapper bears the signatures
OF &. MCLANE and FLEMING BRos.
Sold by all respectable druggists
and country storckcepcrs generally.
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NEW YORK CASH PRICE LIST.

Gallons, can ani box, SIS so
~ keg so
~ Dali barrel. l6 90
1V one barrel. 30 co
We have in stock, of our own manufacture
roofing materials, etc, at the following low pri
ces
1000 rolls extra Rubber Roofing, at ? cents
per square foot. Tor we will furnish Rubber
Roofing, Nails, Caps, and Slate Paint for an en-
Tire new roof, at ~ cents per square foot)
1000 rolls ply Tarred Rcoiug Felt, nj u
cents per square foot.
5000 rolls s-py Tarred Roofing Felt, at %
cents per squire foot
zoo rolls Tarred Sheaihing, at u cent. per
square foot.
5000 gallons fue Enamel Paint mixed ready
10: use, on inside outside work, at 81 per
gallon, all shades.
1000 6bls. Slate Flour, per Dbl So 90
1000 Soapsione Flour, 7" 3 90
1000 Grafton Mineral Z" 3 90
1000 /" Metallic Paint dry I" 3 90
Specisd prices per ton or carload lots.
All orders must be accompanied with the mo-
ney, or subject TO 80 days draft on well known
parties
n. Y. SLATE PAINT COMPANY.
lo2 lOi Maiden Lane, New ork.
Decembeis, 1916.
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Bankrupt Sale
OF MILTON GOLD JEWELRY.
GREAT FAILURE OF THE
MILTON GOLD JEWELRY CO.,
IN ENGLAND.
Their entire stock consigned TO as TO re.
oi;ze morey.

0'ze morey.
Every body has heard of MILTON GOLD JEW
ELRY, II having been sold in this Market for
the last ten years and worn by the best and
richest class OF our population. Still, il takes
an expert jeweler 10 discover MILTON gold
from VIRGIN gold. We will send for the nine
ty days ONLY the following articles by mail,
post paid on receipt OF 30 cents:
One Pair Elegant Sleeve .Iutions, with
independence Hall engraved, retail
price, 81 90
One Set Spiral Sh ;rt Studs, retail price Is
One Beautiful Coral Scarf Pin, retail
price *
One Elegant Gents Watch Chain, latest
Pattern. retail price, 81 30
One tollnr Button, retail price so
One Elegant Wedding Ring, very hea-
Wy, retail price, 81 90
Total, Sc 80
Remember, we will send you the above-named
six articles, hich We have retailed for Sc SO.
by mail POST PAID, foi = - Gents, or Il sam.
pie lots for 81 90, and IL sample lots
for 81 90.
Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded.
Address
WILLIAM ". BELL & CO.,
Importers OF Watches and Jewelry.
North Seventh s. Philadelphia Pa.
Please state where you saw this advertisement.
Oct. %, lS76.-3m.
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SYMPTOMS OF WORMS.

SYMPTOMS OF WORMS.
THEcountenanceis paleand lcaden-
colored, with occasional flushcs, or
q circumscribed spot on one or both
cheeks the eyes become dull the pu-
pills dilates an axure scmicirclc runs
along the lower eyelid |; the nose is ir-
rita(ed, eswells. sud sosietimes b1eeds;
: sweliing oftkc upper1jp occasional
heaslaclis, Win k6mming or thr6b-
bling Of the ears an unusual secretion
Of saliva :; slimy or fnrred tongue !;
breath very fos,. particularly il, the
morning appetite vAfiable, some
times voracious, with a gnawing sen.
sation oftl,c stomach, Mt others, entire
lygone lleeting pains in the stomach 5
occasional nausea and vomiting vio-
lent pains throughout the abdomen;
bowels irregular, Mt times costivc
stools Shiny ;not ,nfrcqucntly tipgcd
with blood; belly swollen and lmttf;
urine turbid ; respiration occasionally
difficult, and accompanied by hic-
cough coughsometinesdry and con-
vulsive uneasy and disturbed sleep,
twith-grins.:ng of the teeth; temper
variable, but generally irritable, &c.
Whenever the above symptoms
are found to exist, 20
DIR. c. McLANE'S VERMIFUGE
will certainly effect cure.
1T DORIS NOT CONTAIN MERCURY
in any form tits an innocent prepare
ton, not capable Of doing the slight
est inym'yfo the most tender infant.
The genuine DIR. MCLANE's YER
MIFUGE bears the signatures of c.
M?LANE and FLEMING Bios. OH the
wrappcr -:O.-
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Patent Slate Paint T,
(FIFTEEN YEARS ESTABLISHED
MIXED READY FOR USE. -,
Fire-prooE Water-prooE Durable. Eco
~ nomicdf and Oraa:.entai.

n ROOF may be covered with . very CHEAP
"A shingie, aud By application of this slate
be made to last from 20 TO % years. Old roofs
can be patched aud coated, looking much bet
ter and lasting longer than new shingles with
out the slate, for
On<-third the Cos: Of Re-shingl;ng.
The expense Of stating new shingies 10 only
about the cost OF simply laying them. The paint
is FIRE PROOF against sparks or flying embers, as
may be easily tested by any one.
1T STOPS EVERY LEAK,
and for tin or iron has DO equal, as II expands
by heat, contracts by cold, and xEvfR CRACKS
not scales Roofs covered with Tar Sheathing
Felt can be made wster-,ight at small expense,
and preserved for many years.
This Slate Paint Is
EXTREMELY CHEAP.
Two gallons will cover hundred square feet OF
single roof while on lin, iron, felt, matched
boards, or any smooth surface. from two quarts
to one gallon are required TO loo square feet of
surface, and although the paint has heavy bod
il is easily applied with brush.
No Tor is used IN this Composition.
therefore, II neither cracks in Winter, nor runs
ia Summer.
On decayed shingles, It fills up the holes and
pores. arr gives new substantial roof that will
last Tor years. CuRLED or WARPED shingles il
II fills up all holes in felt roofs, stops the leaks
and although a slow dryer, rain does not af-
feet it few hours after applying. As nearly
all paints that are black contain TAR be sure
you obtain our genuine article, which flor shin
gle 70 ofs) is
CHOCOLATE COLOR,
when first applied, changing in about a month
to uniform slate color, and is, to all inntents
and purposes SLATE. On
TIN ROOFS
our red color Is usually preferred rs one coat is
equal to hve Of any ordinary paint. For
B II / G Il w A LIS
Our BRIGHT RED Is the only reliable Slate Paint
eyer introduced that will efectually prevent
dampness from penetrating and and discoio,i inc
the plaster.
These paints are also largely used on out.
houses and fences, or as riniing coat on fine
buildings.
Our only colore are Chocolate, Red, Bright,
Red, and Orange.
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Fstablished 1865,
GILMORE d CO., Attorneys at Law,
Successors 10 Chipn,a,,, IIoss,er & DO.
oS9 + Street, Washington. y. c.
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Filming I'rs-"iIt'9I af,I Homestead .,S.s i,rose.
e"tr' l"tor th"' i''n''tJti Iin,l tfrr ;,i,,I nrt
nent of fbr Interior i''
Old Bounty Land Warrants.
WelnN cash Tor ilI"n Wh"r" assignments nrs
imperfect we CIV" iu-ttuc. Iui- az perfect tl,,tn
Mail Contractors nisi Others.
We aci ~ attorneys for such in procuring con.
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Notice.

DERSONS indebted to the Estate Of John
Il Greiizner, dec d., are requested 10 settle
and pay the amounts they owe on or before
the LET day OF March next. All accounts due
said Estate must be settled by that time, or I
shall then be compelled 10 sue on them.
LOUISA III. GREITZNER,
ADM. Of John Greitzner, dec a.
January 10 1871.
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TO the Public.

T HAVE this day transferred, and delivered
L over TO Euphemia d. Milleson wife of Ben
Jamid MillesoD, my entire stock Of Store-eoods.
at Forks OF Capon, together with all my bonds
and accounts, including all bonds, notes and
accounts conveyed TO me by Benjamin ". Mile
son by deed bearing date l4th September. 1876,
and henceiorih ell dealings and settlements per-
tanning to said bonds, accounts, &c must be
made with the said Bupbemia d. Milleson.
JAMES 81. MILLESON,
by Counsel
Ocober 1876 TT.
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s houn be taken by Tho Intelligent farmer
Q an be If use 10 eUeyy 0ood farmer.
prdetice, mosf p1dcficak
T. nieys eycry State and TERRITORY.
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TO all 'oho eish 10 /arm PrcftoLiy, Il up.
pedis.
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Ioriuen.
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e earns money 10 he careful readers
Address, SCIENTIFIC FARMER CO.,
Boston, ms
Nov. 10. 1876.
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WILLIAM G. elERKAkp

WILLIAM G. eIERKAxp
A HNouNcES 10 The si,i.eus Of Rou,.
"a the surrounding country. ,ba, be \. sd
ed shop Ia Ro,nuey. ~ the old stsrd I,srs-
cupied by the late Joha Grsitxner. 4. !~'
pared to manufacture 10 order all vsrie,;,. ~
r u Ie ~ ITURE
In his line. and also 10 keep constantly n. Ia,
= general stock Ia his line sf business wv
Having considerable experience In h;.h..
nsss, he hopes by pronpsness aud dom, A.
work 10 neat aud substantial manner. II -
csive ,he patronage Of the public.
UNDERTAKING..
lie wilt aiso keep on hand Collins. OF r,,...
sizes, which he can furnish st an hour, nod.
finished Ia the best siyle. "''
~ Lumber taken in exchange Tor work
w c. BIERKAMp.
Roniney, April l4.is,6.
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Which may be done With oue-femfth lie usual
expense by using our
The bee., 1877-08-23
Watering Loves.

A Long Branch correspondent writes. A couple at the United States have seem ed to be so very fond of each other as to attract general attention, and the gener al conclusion naturally was that they were enjoying their honeymoon. One of the boarders, who declared that he could always tell by their behavior in public just how long a pair had been married, and offered to lay wager that their wedding had taken place within three weeks. Il am sure of it" he ad- ded; mo man is so studiously gallant to woman afier the first month. Why, he lifts his hat to her on joining her on the piazza. picks up her handkerchief and returns it to her with bow, follows her with his eyes, begs her pardon if he happens to jostle her in waltzng A man can t keep up that, of course. It's all well enough in the honeymoon I've been guilty of that sort of thing myself. SD Dut huCu q AC1ioH udc oCCu q uuSudHa u year he can't afford to be regulated by the slightest movement of his Wife's pet ticoats--it's simply ridiculous"
 His wager was taken i,ue inquiry es- tabished the fact that the couple had been married several years; that the hus- band had fallen in love with his wife at first sight at the United States Hotel and had proposed to her within forty-eight hours, and had been accepted, the soft infection being mutual. He was then an officer in the regular army--he had serv- ed honorably during the civil war--and sine was the eldest of five daughters of the cashier of a country bank. Neither had anything to gain financially by the marriage; but they were married at once and she went with him to military post in Wyoming After three years, an un- cle, bachelor, who had been in busi- hess in England, died, and left her handsome property. Her husband re- signed from the army and is now mem Der of a prosperous firm in Baltimore, and, according to all accounts and mani festations, as fond of his wife as on the day of his wedding
 We hear so much of miserable allian- ces growing out of watering place flirta- tions that il is pleasant to note an excep- tional instance. The marriage was cer- tainly very imprudent, but it had for tunate issue, and fortunate issues and nasty unions are So rare as to merit chronieling.
 A man still in love with his wife at the end of seven years ?" says 8 skepti- cal reader; ''that is too heavy draught on human credulity.n All that can say is that names and addresses will be given if treated coufdentially, and, if desira-
The bee., 1877-08-23

niaii b lisY The neM hall carpet Nheu lheg send t up, and ypu got ten pounda of cotton batting and bring Il up with you for iwant it right away and can't waif,n
 The parent paused with his hand on tho gate latch. and with T visible effort promised to remember the erraDd and bring up the cotton batting, and opened the gate. But the voice of his younger son from the side yard caught his ear and held him for moment:
 Pap oh, paps Want ten cents to pay for winder broke in the school house and l can't go to Sunday-school til! get new hat and some shoes, and please can't have quarter to go to the pic. nic?"
 Mir. Throckmorton silently registered flogging for the broken glass, mega. tive for the picnic, and said he would get the boots and hat. Then he turned to go, but as he passed down the street his six younger children came running after him:
 "Oh, pa, don't forget to stop and see if the old umbrellas fixed.
 Stop at the dentists and see when he can fill my teeth'
 Bring my shoe home from the shoe makers l'
 "Ma says be sure and tell the doctor to come up to day and vaccinnate the baby r
 Pap, kin go swimmin' in Hawkeye Krick to-night2"
 "Pa-ob, pa gimme five cents to ride on the street cars ]"
 And MT. Throckmorton went down town and amazed Fred Scott by telling him to cut off about thirteen feel of wa ter pipe on ihe bias, and he asked Mir. Parsons to let him have eleven dozen skeins of cotton batting, and send him up man with a tin dipper. He told Mir. Cochran the dentist, to come right up and fill the baby's teeth, and begged the doctor to hurry right away and put a half sole on the school-house window, and then he ran to the shoemaker's and and asked him if he had vaccinnated the little girls shoe, and amazed street car driver by asking him for bath ticket, ard when the man came around with the oar-locks and dip net, he told him to take them up and lay them in the front hall-the girls would show him where. And by three o'clock in the afternoon it had got all around town that old Mr, ThIockmorton was drinking as bad as ever again, and hadn't drawn a sober breath all day. Burlington Haakeys.
The bee., 1877-08-23
l.a. nhnlnalnnha mnY hr axchang ged.

bsu, photographs Enay be exchanged.
 Summer resorts pfe apl 10 he danger ons to celibScy, from ths fact that young people have nothing else to do but be- come sentimcnlally ensnsree- Wo may consider love as divine as VIC like; ] fear that it is snpremely human, but il springs generally from superabundance Of lei- sure. Having nothing else to occupy them, they fell in love, is a sentence that would describe faithfully the condition of many immature men and women. met here recently m old friend who, | few years since, was one of the most resolule and philosophic of bachelor. He was grounded on reason, and lie had at his tongues end all the arguments that distinguished antimatrmonlalists have used for centuries He was not fierce ; he was calm and logical, and have oft en said, If any man is free from con. nubial perils he is safe beyond peradven- ture.
 After exchanging greetings with my friend, he blurted out, Well, I'm mar ried. confess it; but please don't tell me that you knew should be tha you expected it; for am no fool, and have sworn hundred times that 10 me mar riage was absolutely impossible"
 Subsequently he gave me his confi- dence. He was walking one moonlight evening on the beach, with young lady he had known for five or six years. She was a friend of his sister, and he re garded her as kind of adopted sister. He had likeG her for her sound judg ment, strength of character and freedom of sentiment. They were walking quiet ly along and discussing Herbert Spen- cer. One of the last things he remem- bered distinctly was that they were dis cussing the survival of the fittest by ex- amples within their own knowledge. The next thing he knew he had proposed to her and she was throbbng on his bosom like volcano in eruption, and sobbing out that she had adored him from the first moment she had laid eyes on him.
 Wasn't that rather queer" he asked, for young woman of extraordinary strength of character, deyo,d of senti- ment ?n
 " It's just like one," responded orac- ulasly, and when urged to explain re fused to say another word.
 We'll he continued after while, II am deveish glad it happened, though how it happened, to this day I have no idea for Helen loves me deyotedly, and l love her, and we are very happy together. | But you know I'm always looking for l the cause of things. wonder still what pat us into that passionate mood-us. who had always been so self-contented in one another's society. Was it the I moon? Or could it have been the sea ?'' Neither" I answered, Tt was be- cause you regarded it as impossible. As | you are aware, nothing is certain but the 1 impossible"