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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-10-02

Extraordinary Precociy.-Mr. w.
G. Whitaker, who is teaching one OF
the Free Schools near Bristol, in
forms us that he has four young pu-
pills who, 80 days ago, commenced in
monosylables and have now gone en-
tirely through the Elementary Speller,
and are now able to spell every word
therein Ion the book" They have
commenced reading, aud will shortly
be able to show extra progress in that
We regard this as extraordinary, and
we mention it as proof of Mr., Whita'
ker's proficiency as teacher. Two
of these are children of Peter Leonard
and the other two respectively 81
James and Jackson Leonard.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-10-02
VIRGINIA.
The Execution of Shifflet-He
Declares His Innocence
to the Last.

HARRIsONBURG, Sept. 25.-Ander-
son Shifilet, who, with Silas Morris,
was condemned to be hung for the
murder OF David G.. Lawson, was exc.
cuted in the Jail yard here to-day.
Morris was respitcd TO October 23d
by Gov. kemper yesterday.
Shitllet made n dying statement 10
the Rev. David Barr his spiritual ad-
wiser, asserting his innocence of the
actual murder, hut acknowledged that
he knew that Lawson was to be KILLED.
This statement was read To him in his
cell this morning and signed by him
The sacrament was administered to
Shiillet at $50 o'clock this morning,
and few minutes before 10 he was
led from his cell to the scattOld by the
shvriif and n deputy, accompanied
by clergyman Barr. lie was com.
pletely unnamed and had TO be sup
ported up the steps Of the scaiiold, -
lie wcpt bitterly and loudly, protest
inc his innocence Of The killing,
Rev. Mr.. Barr read Shilliets state
ment from the scAilold. lie called
god 10 witness that what II contained
was true, and In substance was as iol'
lows
-Four weeks before Lawson wa
murdered, samuel Hall, ono OF inc
Stnteni Witnesses and against Shiiiltt
offered him SO 20 XIII Lawson, aylng
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-10-02

SALT WATER FISH IN A QUEER
PLACE.-The B,dcE nus Pioneer
says, under the heading "Salt-Water
Fish in the Black Hills - at Is not
our purpose to go into web of theo-
TiCs to substantlate the assertion made
in the caption of this article, but sim
Ily for the present to record the fact
that from well of water recently dug
on Sherman street there was yCster-
day raised to the surface in single
bucketful of water SIX diminutive fish
of the tom.cOd variety. which can now
be seen at the store OF Star a. Bullock.
The tom-cod is nowhere found except
in salt water and is, as far as we know,
a native of the Pacific Ocean, aud its
appearance here through such source
cunfrms the belief in the under
EiOund river aud ocean theory. The
well from which these fish are taken
yields water but slightly impTeguated
with salt, or, moro properly, sodium,
but its presence IL sufficiently percvp-
tible to pin our belief on the theory
that tho well has tapped a saltwater
artery whose fuuutain-head lies in
some of the Pacific cOast ranges
This Is alsO the opinion of Mr. Star.
whose geological researches extend
over a period of 30 enty'iive years,
aud whose name has been prominent.
ly set in the brightest constellation of
the scientific armament. The speci.
mems thus far raised 10 the surface va
~ from one and half to five inches
in length. The side and top fins are
large and beautifully colored in the
most delicate purple and carmine
tints. aud the eyes ale u jetty black -
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-10-02
Valuable Lands for Sale.

NAN~NAS A@AAAS AsA SSANA
WITH a view to change my bust
w ness, 1 otter for sale my place of
residence, known as Colamo, lying 3
miles east of Bristol, on the A NJ 4 o
II Z, containing about 200 acres, over
500 acres cleared and in good state of
cultivation. The mansion is of brick
two stories, with ell and cellars, with
tin roof, and is elegantly finished. 1t
occupies "a commanding cite, and the
view il extensive and attractive. The
grounds are well improved, and I'd
jOurnlng them are apple aud peach
orchards, with a variety of other fruit
trees of the choicest kind. Altogether
the property il valuable, and with \
small outlay could be made % charm
ing, as it is now very desirable
place.
Beaver creek tG6verses the farm, af-
fOrding ample wafer supply, and upon
il are two sites admirably suited for
machinery, one adjacent 10 and the
other Two hundI j yards distant from
the railroad. Lere are also indica-
tons of iron % OF value.
The land is .vided into three par
cells, with dive ngs and appurtenances
to each to suit purchasers, as a whole
it would maj first-Clas5 stock farm.
Also trac of One thousand Acres,
lying at the mouth of Beavercreek, in
Sullivan county, Tenn, II miles south
of Bristol and six from Union Depot.
This il good farming land, 800 acres
cleared, balance timber of fine quality
There is very fine water power upon
the place sufficient for any kind oil
machinery; would he a fine location
for the manufacture of wooden arti-
cles great deal of cedar and pine
with other valuable timber abound OH
the land and i'm the vicinity,
Also some smaller tracts of unim.
proved mountain land of good quality
Correspondence solicited.
Address
Col T PRESTON,
Box II,
April 10, '75-tf Bristol Tenn,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-10-02
BAGGAGE CHECKED THROUGH,
Cheap and Fast Freigbt Line.

Chedp and Fast Freight Line.
This is also the great Freight Line for oil
points in the southwest and northern cities.
Time as quick and rates as low as by any
other route. Goods forwarded in through
cars without break of bulk. All claims
promptly adjusted. Through bills of lading
issued with rates guaranteed from Bristol,
New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore, by
our agents.
Boston agent-W. NJ. Clark, "a Washing
ton street.
New York agent-C. E. Evans, sCs Broad.
way street.
Philadelphia agent-John s. Wilson, "a
south fifth street.
Baltimore agent-W. NJ. Lawson, 1877
west Baltimore street.
Be careful to have your goods mari ed -
Virginia and Tennessee Air Line, vie
Norfolk, Va.
For further information apply to Depot
Agent at Bristol, or address,,
w. E. M. WORD,
Gen'l. Passenger Agent,
LYNCHBURG, VA.
Jan 80 lily.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-10-02

The Question has often been asked
where can I get my fine watch or
clock properly repaired, so that l
can rely on it. That question can
easily be solved by having yonr
time keepers repaired, adjusted and
cleaned by
A. PICKEN,
practical matchmaker and ieweler,
from London, England,
Bristol, Va. & Tenn.
June 24.-tf.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-10-02
Do You Want to Paint Your
House =?

If you do, 60 to Bunting & Peppers and
make your purchases, where you will find
large stock of pure White Lead and PRE-
PARED LIQUIp PAINT, Of any shade or color,
ready for immediate use.
II you want to buy window glass at very
low figures, go to uniting & Peppers. near
ly opposite the First National Bank
Country merchants ARE informed TINT
when they want to replenish their stock Of
drugs they can save at least 70 per cent. by
calling on uniting & Pepper, No. 6, James
Block.
Ladies', in want OF articles for the Toilet,
will find a large assortment at prices TO suit
the times.
Sept 81 chn'g.-tf.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-10-02
Preferred Locals.
MILLINERY !
New Goods!
New store +!

New Goods! New store!
Miss ADDIE GATCHELL has lust
returned from the Northern Cities and
will open in her elegant new store
room, Main Street, opposite the
Thomas House, beautiful stock of
Millinery and Fancy goods and in
vites the ladies of Bristol and vicinity
to call and examine them. She has
secured the services of competent
assistant and is prepared TO 90 mantua
making i'm all its branches.
April 10, lS77.-tf
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-10-02

BINDING done in neat style at the
NEWS Office. Old books rebound
Magazines and other periodicals
stitched trimmed and bound in hand.
some style. Prices moderate
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-10-02

6eWing Machine For Sdlc.-We have
for sale very fine Florence Sewing
Machine. Call and examine, The
Florence is among the very finest of
all the machine.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-10-02
Baltimore, PHILADELPHIA, New York.

Nav York tickets, via Baltimore, good to ston
over in Baltimore and Philadelphia any length *
time.
The cheapest route to BALTIMORE is via Nor.
folk, Va. Daily. except Sunday.
For PHILADELPHIA we offer an excellent com.
hination Of Railway and Steamboat Travel, via
Norfolk ana the Boats Of the Baltimore steam
Packet Company. Daily, except Sunday.
For NEW YORK, the magnificent Steamships
Of the Old Dominion Line, leave Norfolk, Va,
every Monday, Wednesday and saturday even
ings. No close connections made during the
winter months.
There are no routes equal to these I'm cheapness
and elegant fare aud beautiful scenery.
o.
Fare from Bristol, Tenn, To- Richmond, Va. SAYS
Pare from Bristol, Tenn to Petersburg, d" l4.75
Fare from Bristol, Tenn, via NorfolG to
Baltimore, tmcals and state room on steam-
erincludeG) $3.50
Fare from Bristol Tenn, via Norfolk TO Phil
adelphia, via Baltimore meals and state
room on steamer ineuded) 920. 80
Fare from Bristol, Tenn, via Norfolk to
New York. via Old Dominion S. S. COM
includodj $4,000
Fare from Bristol Tenn, via Norfolk and
Baltimore, aud thence all Railroads, via
Philadelphia to New York meals and
statU-room on steamer included, $500
Fare from Bristol, Tenn, via Norfolk to
New York and return, meals and state
room steamer included, S3i.0o
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-10-02

PARTIES due this Office for Subscrip-
tion, Advertising or JOB Work, are
again requested to pay up. We must
have money,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-10-02
VH7HOMAS
Il HOUSE,
Reopened by


JAS M THONT- AS,
Main Street, Bristol, Tenn.
7 HAVE again reopened the Thorn
i as House. on Main Street, and am
prepared to furnish frst-class accom-
mediation to the public. No money
and no pains will be spared l, make
the hotel all it was in its palmiest
days.
Boarders will be received on good
terms.
Being provided with good stables I
am prepared to furnish stalls. food ana
attention to horses.
Rail road passengers will find the
house located in easy distance Of the
Passenger Exchange, the tables well
furnished and lodging unsurpassed.
Porters regularly at the trains to re-
ceive baggage and conduct passengers
Jan g. Tiff
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-10-02
Fairs for 1877.

Jonesboro, October 3rd, 4th and 5th.
Bristol, October 9th, 10th, and llth.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-10-02
And Now All to Once.
From the Detroit Free Press.

Tim, the newsbOy, was seen coming
out of a store the other day with a
box OF paper collars in his hand, and
as two or three of his associates were
very iuquisitlVe as 10 what he meant
to do with them he answered with
considerable promposity ~ shall
appear In one this very afternoon, and
regularly thereafter until death. "
"Hol hol hop they sueered, but
hain't you just tliugiug on the style,
though! You've allus looked as
mean and ragged as any of US, and
now all TO once you begin to prance
around aud wear collars" Yes, aud
all to once my Sis or j. going to get
married, aud all to once the old lady
has bought a sewing machine and "a
big accordion on trust, aud all tospnce
| dad hns been on three corOner's juries
aud IA fixing things to run for consta-
/ BILE, and all TO once Pm going 10 keep
up my end Of the family, IL il takes
my last dollar, and that's what ails
me %
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1877-10-02

Box II,
April l3. '75-tf Bristol Tenn,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-08
SANFORD'S RADICAL CURE

Must convince them that ii possesses great merit
while the new and original method of its prepaIa
ton when studied with the disease, satisfies the
mind Of any reasonable person that It's method o
cure IL the true one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-08
S9,0OO,OOO.
% -

The Lives Insured by the Society are carefully
selected in different parts of North America and
Europe, furnishing, by this broad field of opera.
tons, an additional and exceptional safety to the
Policy holders. The assurances are made only on
the Mutual Principle. The Surplus Premiums are
returned annually TO the lasured.l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-08
T0NTiNE PLAN,

orupon the principle OF aceumulAtng Profits for
definite periods, which frst introduced by this
Society, and has been recommended and endorsed
by eminent experts in Life Insurance, and by lead
Ing business men. Forty-four per cent. has been
earned and accumulated on the premiums paid on
s Toninc Life Policies, and forty per cent. on its
iontine Endowment Policies. issued within the last
We years.
The Directors OF the Equitable Life Assurance
Society represent exclusively the inte1 ests of the
Policy holders, and in presenting the Society to no.
uce they eel that it has strong claims upon public
confidence, because Of the strict and conservative
principles by which its various departments ar
governed. In the assets and in the administration
Of the Society, perfect security given for the f
ture, which is of great Importance to those depend.
ing Upon their insurance policies for the ultimate
Il pport of their families.
No Life Insurance Company has such arge an
nual trans nsaetions as the Equitable; none is more
prompt and just in its dealings.
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Nennfbft yourual.

Published at AUGUSTA, MAINE, Water Street,
oJt OF Court by SPRAGUE, OWEN q NASH.
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PASSED TO BE ENGRossEp.

Resolve relating to the salary of clerk of the
Superintendent of common schools; an act TO
thoriEe F c. Barker,to navigate by steam Mooseb,
Meguntic and Cupsuptic Lakes; an act to author
ize Charles A. J. Farrar to dredge bars. blast
rocks, and have the exclusive right to navigate
Richardson Lakes and intervening streams by
steam; an act to amend sec. 65 of chap. Of the
revised statutes, relating to damage on ways, as
amended by chapter 2l5 of the public laws Of 1874,
and chap. 81 of the public laws of 1876; resolve in
favor of the Maine Industrial School for Girls re-
solve in favor of the State Reform School resolve
in favor of bridge in the town of Lyndon.
Concluded on second page.l
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SANF0RD'S RADICAL CURE

Instantly relieves and permanently cures every
form of Catarrh, from simple head col to the ul-
ceratve ttage, together with all It's sympathetic
diseases,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-08

HHTYYHk{ end Morphine habit abso. us<;v sns
hOuH speedily cured Painless no pahieify.
WlUVs send ,,s%P IS iST s:,,is.,r; |. Dr. osTl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-08
EVERYBODY
CHEERFULLY RECOMMENDS
COLLINS
V0LTAIC PLASTERS

They contain the grand curative element Flee.
tricity, combined with the finest compound OF me.
diclnal gums ever united together. 1t therefore
seems impossible for them To fail in affordng
prompt relief for all pains and aches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-08
TO THE
COTTON TIE TRADE.

NEW YORK CITY, Jan. 2, 1877.
Merchants manufacturers, and others interested
in the Cotton Tie Fl ade hereby informed that
the American Cotton Tie Co., Limited, is the sole
owner of the right to make, sell in the Amer
lean market metallic bale.tes provided with Arrow
or other 'open-slotted" buckles, whatever the spe-
cal form of such buckles may be, and recent deci.
sons of the L. 5. Courts establish the right OF the
Company to injunctions against any and all at.
tempted reuse of such buckles once made and sold
by the Company whether with new pieced bands.
The Company Is resolved upon vigorous pros.
ecution ofall infingers of its rights in this regard
and to this end suits have already been begun
against Northern manufactures OF fso-caled second
hand open-sot ties, and against dealers in the
same In Galveston, st. Louis, New Orleans, Sa-
vannah, Atlanta, Charleston, and elsewhere.
This notice is given in the hope that all well dis
posed persons will be led thereby to respect the
Company's rights, and thus avoid expensive
but not uncertain litigation.
Any reasonable Information as to the Company's
patents, or litigation under the same, may be had
upon application TO the undersigned.
j. j. MCCoMB,
Director OF the American Cotton Tie Co., Limited.
an .tcod6g $40 Firth Avenue, New York
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Meskly Hennsbse 9ournal,

Published every Wednesday morning, is the
arsest vDho paper in the State, containing news,
polticarartcles agricultural and scientific matter,
ACES, poetry, anecdotes, household matter, mark
cts, &C., &c.
Terms, per ann,tm in advance
Transient Advertisements, S2.Qo per inen for first
week; % cents per week for each subsequent in.
sertlOn.
special Notices, q so per inch for first week so
sents per week for each subsequent week.
Business Notices, In reading columns, 20 cents
per line Tor rst lnserion 10 cents per lire for
subsequent insertion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-08
IN EXCELLENT PlASTlR,"

Messrs. Weeks Il Potter, Genteme Please
seRd me another Collins NOltaIc Plaster. | lind
them 20 be excellent Plaster-the best that have
ever used. am sony that the druggists here dt
not keep them.
F.M. SNIDER.
Broadway, o. July, 1876.
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READER.

Have you risen from your bed after short sleep
to find yourself nearly sufiocated with CatarIh hal
matter in your nose, head, and throat? Have you
noticed what depressing influence it exercises on
the mind, bunting its faculties, besides enervating
the body as well? How difficult TO rid the head OF
this foul matter all can testify who afflicted
with Catarrh. How difficult to protect the system
against is further progress towards the lungs and
bronchial tubes, all physicians can testify. 1t is a
terrible disease, and cries out for relief To be
need from the danger of sufiocaton while lying
down; TO breathe freely, sleep soundly and undis.
tulDed TO Know mat no poisonous, putrid matter
know that the body does not, through its veins and
arte ries carry the poison tha: is to troy Is
indeed blessing. To purchase immunity from
such fate should be the object of all afflicted But
those who have tried many remedies and physi
clans despair OF their relief or cure. they become
ncredulous. With such the long array OF ftestmo.
nas from our best citizens, physicians, and d ug-
gsts in favor OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-08

Premiums are received ard Losses are paid in
cash only. Policies are issned payable at the death
of the Insured, also payable at the end of certain
number Of years. Policies are also issued on the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-08

l3sued every morning, except Sundays. II con.
AIMS the latest news by telegraph and mail gives
reports oil the Markets, and has carefully prepared
poiItical and local articles, and generous amount
ol farming, home and miscellaneous reading with
u iull compilation OF state news.
Terms, 81 per aanstm in adpdnce, $s If payment
not made within the year. Single copies cents,
10 be had at the bookstores aud at this oilice.
Advertisements inserted reasonable terms,
Rates may be had on application at this oiiice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-08

SOLDB BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
Price, % cents. Sent by mail, carefully wrapped,
on receipt OF % cents Tor one, % for six, 81 %
for twelve, by WEEKS Il POTTER, Proprelors,
Boston, Mass febl-t&wlm
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TIE BEST PLASTER

Mes>rs. Weeks K Potter, Gentlemen Please
send me six Collins Voltaic Plasters. send by re-
tn rJall think they are the best Plaster | ever
used. Please lind money iucosed.
HASKELL LEWIS.
VI lord, Dell July II, 1876
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1877-05-17
Nav


A No. i second hand piano with $500
n. worth of music, for the low sim OF
S65. Apply to Il. c. GILL,
Feb i If Bagdad
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1877-05-17
Al the STATE House.

sOutsile ofstho Auditors and
Treasurer's offices there was
nothing of moment TRANSPORTING ID
the State House on Thursday
morning.
The locksmiths are bard at
work with drill and chisel on the
vault door in the Auditors office,
and the prospects are that by
3 o'clock the lock will yield. After
the solid iron door has been pene-
truted, the large iron safe on the
inside will have to be picked be-
fore the valuable papers it is
supposed to contain can be got
at.
The lock of the Auditors vault
succumbed after a long and
tedious labor at last to the lock
smiths efforts, and access was
secured to the vault yesterday
afternoon. There were many i'm
portant documents and books
found On the inside, but Mr.. Jumei
did not desire to enter into any
investigation of them until the
committee appointed by the
Legislature for thai purpose had
made their inspection. Some
rich developments are promised,
and something of the inside work
ing Of things under Radical rule
will doubtless soon be made pub
lic.-[N. O. Democrat, May 4.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1877-05-17
Attention

TT'HE undersigned has opened gen.
4 ernl country store at Big Woods,
Calcasien parish, La, III the huilding
recently known as 3. b. Saxon's store
will keep constantly on hand full
supply of Dry Goods, Groceries, Hard
ware, Boots and Shoes. Crockery, an"
everything else usually found in first
class country store All OF which vii be
sold cheap for cash
n. B.-I have NJ business connection
with 3. D. Saxon. and he is not author
lied to act for me in any manner.
MALACHI NJ. LYONS.
March !, 1877.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1877-05-17
Bird CAGE SALOON
GZELN HALL ......... Pnopn,,..
pUJo STREET.
LAKE CHARLES. LoUIrIaF4

HAVING OPENED TIE Arrow
LII named SALOON, and stocksa
with the We y best of Liquors. Win. q, Cord,
Ale, Beer, Cigars etc, new solicit l M.
public patronage. I have also fine
BILLIARD AND POOL TAgIF.
I will spare no means to make MI vho II
tbe saloon spend their leisure MON MT; M
antiy and c"m ortably. Never pass by wib'.
gong IN aba ,ihihS sA LIE. fv?el