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Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-06-08

THE CASTING OF A GREAT GOLD
BRICK.-At o'clock the furnace lid was
raised and the circular tongs lowered by
Stephen Molitor to grasp the crucible.-
1t was the critical moment, and all eyes
eagerly witch the workmen. The tongs
slip little; MQlitor grips more firmly,
crushes them down among the living
Goals, and the iron bands close like wise
around the pot. The iron hook is lower
ed, grasped the hooks below, and steadi-
ly rose the fiery treasure. Steady y
cried Molitor, and the crucible with its
precious, bubbling Auid, was raised up
and landed ON the iron platform The
mold was ready, and the seething vessel
was gradually worked to 1t, tipped over,
and the molten mass poured in. When
half fun, the mold cracked, like rifle
shot, but the pouring was continued until
the last drop was drained from the cruel
Bile. Ia n few minutes the brick was
tossed on the floor, grasped by tongs, and
tumbled into tank Of water, which boil
ed, hissed, and foamed over and around
the mammoth brick. Bucket alte! buck
ct was poured in. and soon the monster
was cooled. Thus was cast the largest
gold brick that we are aware OF in the
world, all from mine MS yet unsurpass-
ed in richness The brick weighed
1898 ounces, valued Mt S54, 1862. 81. 1t
is 1916 inches on top, and so inches
deep, representing 1856, 1915 cubic inches
Of solid metal Heiend independent.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-06-08

A DANGEROUS lloRsE KILLED. Tho
Hambletonian stallion Risin0haD,, owned
by DIR. James A. Schultz of Mddletown,
N. y, was killed by his owner on Friday,
he being considered unsafe to keep, DIR.
Schultz says tho horse was insane beyond
II doubt. Ho was twonty one years old,
and for nineteen years had been . con-
Grmed man eater Moro than twenty
keepers have been crippled by him, and
be has killed three persons outright. No
professional horse trainer could subdua
him, and all systems of horse training
aud breaking have been tried IN yan,
Baltimore Stn.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-06-08
TRINITY COUNTY.
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY:
COURT TERMS f:

District Courts Second Monday in April
August and December
County COurt-First Monday in anu
ary' March, May, July, September and No
vember.
Probate COurt-(Same as County Court)
Hoard OF Supervisors First Monday
February, May, August and November.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-06-08

WHEN Spencer, the Chicago deiauIter,
ran away, he left a locked box supposed
TO hold much treasure. The box was
opened in Court the other day, and was
found to contain an undated copy Of Capt.
William Morgan's exposure OF Masonry,
yellow with age.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1878-06-08
Wfeeklv Trinitu Journal.

nds- The "JOUR.N:sE" has no .g~snfs
the P"oiishtr prsfsrrins- TO do business
1ffh .fdrsrfissrs direct. .gdrertfsfns.
Ratss furnished on application.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-03-02
Hog Thieves

4 white man and a bluck man went
70 Wilson's Arnold's hog pen SUNDAY
n,gh last. knocked down with the pole
q! .u axe young hog weighing about
l25 pounds, carried him away without
bleeding him to the home Of tho black
man, where they scaldcd of the hair,
made way with the insidcs, and divided
the meat, without the consent Of the
owner. mud ugaius, the pcaca and dig
thy Of he Stale.
Tho sheriff, Sergeant Wilkinson.
aud heir deputies. it is to be tOped'
will have these petty thieves, together
with those who stole ThonuG Ovens
hog and the bacon hams from f. NJ.
runstill. brought to justice without
delay, and hauded over to Captain
Bridses. til" keeper Of the penItcn'ia'
~, They nrc old offenders, and an
ether conviction vii! learn them a
trade.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-03-02

E1- PhHsua4L DIR. 7. d Camden
left on Monday last 10 attend the Epis'
cOpal Couyuuti0n =, Charleston Miss
Jessie lett with her father. to make u
visit to some friends :u Baltimore.
She expects to be absent ,cveral weeks
Father Fitzpatrick. Of Randolph
county wus here last week.
J4ues TeterS aud s, A. Wilkinson
who have oecn in tho far West for
several years returned home cTeraI
days ago.
Judge Maxwell, Of Clatksburg. ia
attending our circuit court.
Mr.. Charles Harrison Of Richie was
whiting his brother hero this week.
Mr.. Jucob LUrvu'z anl Mr.. Charles
Newton I GieuvilIr. aud Mr. W. D.
Curper. Of Harrison. were in Westoo
this week.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-03-02
till..--1
IN Wtil0kGAis.
James I'a>Sar.

DlSp, on Friday Fehruary 22nI,
1878, Of cou<um IlirD, JAMES YAssAR,
aged IS years
The death OF a brave, upright. hon.
es. and sirccrc man. such rs va.
JAMES NASSAU. always creates in the
soc inI circle in which he moved, void
difficult TO fill. The truly christian
virtue Of " doing unto others as he
would that others should DO unto him, "
our departed friend believed in and
practiccd ; and like Other men Of warm
hearts and great souls, he entertained
malice toward none, aud charity for
ALL" 1t is safs to say that no man in
this community had more devoted aud
sincere friends; and Tint his faith!r.
and honest adhesion 10 what he belipv-
cd to be right, will long keep for him
place green in the memories of those
who knew him Intimately and could
appreciate tho virtues Of bis character.
JAMES FASsAE was born il the city
Of Norwich. England, on tho 10Th day
April, 1870; and was a nephew of tho
famous VAssAE who built aad endowed
that great institute o! learning knOwa
as Vassar College. P"ughsCcPsie, New
Y9rk, lie was by trade printers
prtssmau. and for several years was
Engaged in London in his business.
lie came to this country some years
ago and located ia W stcU. where his
sound sense, gentleaanly i"arrng and
native pOliluur.s suou w"n iur him
hosts Of friends lie sum Gicovered.
however, that CONSUMPTION bad seized
upon him, aud he suffered tur@cnts
known to nUne but himself, for his
heart was tue proud to communicate its
agony TO unother.
a trip to Colorado Sailed to relieve
him !; aud he returned to Weston to
dis umid his friends. Knowing his
end was approaching, be met the SO.
called King of 'rsrrors without fear
he died as hp had liyed-a bruvc ann.
Then let the flowers bloom brightly
nver his grave; let all honest men
shed Il tear for bis loss: let sincerity
aud uprishness regret bis absence
for in him We had ,hat truly greatest
work Of God, AZ HONEST Man!
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-03-02

ES' JACK SrLLivAa.who was Que o.
the guard, Ut the JUL at the lime Dick
D0weIl escaped and who waS indicted
last March upon The charge OF aiding
Duweil, was arrested III Harrison
County on "Wednesday last, and brought
aud delivered to tho jailor here on
Wednesday. Tho Indictment is for
Felony. aud If he is convicted the pun
ishmcus will 10 confinement in tue
peuitrnrirsy.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-03-02


40 "l""E" ''""''-- H"''" N'"''
"r'r'-lF'y IL ""''sa''' '"'sc '''''e''
N"eh s"a" VIZ H''' u'J F'3"S ""o
streets lev. l. D. '!ushvS' I"
i'nrSHa'n""' presided al the W. H.
Q'afFEf': Meeting !" Troy u" Tue l"'n
an" ls'" "' psora'FJ 'S pFSaS"ou
4ecTp''o'y to III" p''F'S' """ "' "%''
I"sy c"F) l"S TAG goo" "''"'S o' "''
aa'''o'- SIT" At" "eN' w. i'o"sG'S
Is rto''"'''"s lug m''u"s' news -
u " '''s' u '"9 W. 0""' e"' I"N
D d. WI '''"'' :" '"' DE- 'U"''"'
'"a au eAes''"H' "'e''"s Ut ''''"
"o'e' new W. '''uss'S ""4 ?'''' 81
revival ut ''"''T :, W. ''"N' '
Jo'aco '"e ~ H. o"N'e"' "",' "'
persons "%'' reservoir '"'' -" "' -
V"urc"' ~ "'s " ' "
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The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-03-02

Es' TuE Stockholders Of the Weston
Building Association On Saturday
evening las, elected tho following
directors Tor tho ensuing year: Er
Ralstou. N. B. Newton, John A.
l}urnes. Or. i. B. Simpson. John Il.
Ryan. Il Il. Weed, EN-. VaudetvOrt,
0. Conrad and G. a. jackson. The
new board met Tuesday evening and
organized by tho election OF Er. Rails
ton, President; N. B. Newion. Vie
President; G A. jackson. Secretary
aud Treasurer; ". q. Bennett,
Attorney.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-03-02
baltimore Cattle Marketfar Fshru
AIRY 25.

W. quote as follows; Very best on
sale this week 4Aa6; that generally
rated FIST quality S1a42; medium or
good fair quality 84asi' ordinary thin
steers, oxen aud cows sa3t; general
average Of the market this week
extreme range Of prices Sac most Of
the sales were from 4a5l.
Sheep 4n6!; Hogs 53aG.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-03-02
wasros ". "a. EeO ~.

q VI tSEVS. ~ So : ~
lion. ". 4 PeadEtton. S%te S"P'T'
intendent.f Free Set0't'
DEAS Sle:-lu your communication
VI the 43I inrL :, addressed to D. VI.
B.lhy, President Board u Eiuc4tiuu,
you say tia, :'is IS damaging fact to
tbe character Of The management III:
the school by tie Board Of Education,
prcsumDOiy) that ito average daily At
t4adauc, should July DO 1853, with an
enrolment OF Al; but willy inform
US wherein tho management cau be
changed 81 as to increase tho average
daily attendance?
The board" employ ut liberal sal
a.ies u corps Of teachers, whose eOn'po'
teucy and ability are not only unques'
tionable, but upGucstiOu"d. We
havc No law enforcing the
compulsory uttcnd4ne: OF children
1t school. Does not tho fault then.
therefore, lie with the pareuts OF the
district. aud not with tho manage
mcnt1
II under our present. school laws
parents manifest supine indifference
,rd apathy as to the attendance oil
their children at school, aud allow
,..m to use lhrir own pleasure and
discretion abou, going, what ca" til"
uaua seulruI d" hut arquicSec!
Yours Resp, c'rIGly,
D. NJ BiLXY, Presi,'cHt,
4. N. pXAr, Secretary.
4. N. sxl,n. 1tmI.rs n Goar:'.
"r.s. RnArrr y.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-03-02

Es- Tms people Of Mario" county
are going to hold meeting on the
,..h of March in the iutcFcst ofa Nar
Tow Guaso Ruilroad along tho alonon-
guhsla Valley. This is n move 10 tue
right direction. Tho Weston & West
Fork Road should b. ably represented.
Our Interests are with tho people OF
.hla Valley. psssilen: Hays, Of tho
.pi,tsturg and Castle ShauuOn Road
will be present..
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-03-02
County Court a'eEns-En
Vacation.

Robert j. Simpson quuIiie! Hs on'
Of he commissioners ii tho court.
Tho will Of Elizabeth Brown, de
ccnstd, vas fully proven and ADMITTED
10 record.
Drafts verc issued to vsriou!
county officers for their salaries fol
1877.
Marcelia Peterson was appointed ad'
ministratrix Of Dexter Peterson, do
ceased.
The will Of Bernard Krnus. deems
cd, was fully proven and admitted to
record.
J. B. Moore was appointed admins.
trator dc Lonis non oil J. W. Moore,
deceased.
In the case Of L. N. Cbslfunt vs..
John q. Atkins. juigmen, was con-
fessed in favor Of the plu;ntilf for
SIT II.
John Warner, whose caso wss hero,
toturn noted, gave the bond required
b. the court md he now brcaths the
fresh uir and gazrs upon the stars, q
free man.
Judge Peterson appointed B. G.
Powers a constable of Collins Settle
mept District. to filI the vacancy caus'
Cd by the rc,igLstioh Of Charles W.
Watson.
III tho chancery cause Of Henry
Jones vs.. Ambrose Go0den. the de-
feudaut appeared aud confessed de-
cree in faJrr Of tho plaintiff for
SlG6 IS,
n. ". Harrison qurli&cd rs guar
dian Of Emma NJ, Anra r., aud Fan
ny +. IIarrisob, iafant children Of the
sud N. ". Harrison, and Iegatccs Of
John $. Holman, deceased.
Thop,as A. l:dWprl. qualified rs
guarding Of James II Louisa e..
Waller A., aud Thcmas A. Id
wuyGs, Jr., infant Children OF snid
rhuu,s \ Edwards, and l"gatees OF
John 5. Iloiiman, deceased.
SiAce the bcgianiug Of the new year
Squire WoOiIcr has given the consent
Ut tho Sture 10 the incorporation Of
tweuty.oue joint stock cOmpnnlrs-or
moro properly speskius. private
The ScxntiOu' questions raised BY
tue suits ugaius! James March, many
Of Which were submitted 10 McSsrs
9avi, and ljI,svIl, Of ClArksbufG, Tor
utilization. have rot yet ecu settled
The will Of zaehuiiah JUhns, OF
Cc!lins Settlement District, was pre-
scented by the widov Of the deceased.
VIM is named us cxccu,rix, and fully
proven by the oarts Of George |
Dayi.scu and james W. Watson, the
subscribing witnesses thereto aud I'D
United to record, We understand tLaI
sOme ol the relatives Of the deceased.
whu are dissatisfied with tho provisions
Of thu will will eudeavOr 10 brrak it.
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The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-03-02
Frcsmanshu,g Rr,ur.,r cd

Editor Democrat Those who ar
con%crsant with tho colonial history q
our country. remember that ''TnxH'i"'
without Representation" stimulated
perhaps by thirst for liberty CAV
rise to long and bloody conflict, upOr
the successful terminus Of which de
pended the future hopes uud prosper
ity Of new, great, civilized. enlight
cned and free people. As tho past ha'
bean constantly repeating itself, mas
We not reasonably conclude TINT u like
cause. in ibis age, might pruducu t
like effect. That wG have been taxed
DO one will doubt, but representation
We have seldom had.
For years Tug DEMOCRAT has been
welcome visitor in our town aud COM
munity--elevating our people morally,
socially md politically, ditfu>;"g u'"'
full knowledge in every hvusrhuld
where its pages have been read; but
low scldon has the name Of Freemaps.
huro f,uul cl,co in its Columns. ex.
cent in connection with some u;duirh,
o,,r,,., vh;,L ,rfrr,,,,,.lv bnv.
bacom. of co,nu.u occu. renee in pur.
,ions Of our eouuttr, Bu, the ,ime has
,.o,u. ubar ,vo saoI rim, Uc orc desert.
inc of more tLpn u passing uu,ice ;
and If IN, ,rorrcSs;v, vnir;t vhicu i,
growing rnpidIy il GU. people eau be
stimulated in the further improvement,
and DEVELOPMENT Of our growing sill.
luco ru,ur. greatness will surely be
ours I know Of but few counties
vboss eanobili,ies aru urrnler. or
whose resoprces for unjcvrloprI wealth
arc moro vas, aud complicated. a
vas. and besutiful country, stretching
AWAY to thu north au,! the south, to the
cas-, aud tho west, fitted up with i
pcoulc uctuatri by good designs aud
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-03-02

E:y' A pnuL,plC RSoloS. --lu the
." Fairfax settlement. near tbs head
of tho North Branch. .hro arc four
sets Of twins. all living within the
radius Of OnO mile. In tho four SOts'
there are five Buys all hale and hu"rty.
lf,4uy OF our exchanges Can beat thu
We shall be gI.i 10 hear from tLem.-
,OuLlund Neruti.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-03-02
cg-ME. MARSHALL Franz, Of Bray


ton. passed through our town few days
ugc on bis way east. lie speaks very
eusourasiusIy Of tho condition 0.
Braxtou county. Flo says there wHs u
considerable emigration to thut county
in tho last year aud that they arc cx'
pcctiug this year n much greater
number. Tho Iron Furnace he ie.
ports in full blast, aul says that the
very best quality OF oar has tceE FOuai
10 great abundance. which hC thinks
insurCs the .uccsss Of that grs,t cAieE'
pli1s btr?al all lluGt.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-03-02

ES- Hon. J. N. BENSrrt is reror.
ted by so,nu uf our exchanges as Que
of the vice presidents q the green
back convention. This is mistake.
Mr.. Bennett was no, tLere in person,
bu, We believe hi. sympathy. to some
.cxteut was with thu convention.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-03-02
e TnE County Court VI Kanawht

Es- TnE County Court Of kanaWhs
county has appropriated Sl,090 TO-
ward. usk,us the preliminary surrey
.o' tue pr"t"'eL harrow gauge railroad.
trum Charleston to Putkcrsburg.
Work viii, therefore, b. begun 80 SUou
.sOOn us tho weather will permit. This
proves thu. the people of Kanawha are
III solid earnest about this railroad.
They see that tho scheme is a plausi
bio one. AMI they havu pot the bau 10
motion. Now lot Jackson aud Wood
do their pnrt, aud by pid summer
work vii! be going gu all alurg tue
proposed llHe OF tho road.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-03-02
Weston FIJI. &c


~ GunHECrIuS = W 'a;'u ~ ~
las, paper ,h", IIa,.fs k.."trn Il
Wool!orIi w.. argu: 90 r:,rt u two.
story brick bu,iimE "n the Rals:cn
aud lir'ukmsn Z, !'ll arc sorry to
say that ,b' Il usa,ake and instead
oI nicr bgtk b4.I .lug. it is rumorOd
that Col W ,,u.urd iuta ds erecting
one sto'y yankee iraGc on the Brink.
man lol. VS. hope and believe this
/, u mi,,asr. as We cannot believe that
UoIonrl Wnol.urI would erect u build.
lug Of 'L,s kind Gu enc Of k,hC bcs
lpis in the town We have always
given him credit for being q public
Improvement man, but il he puts up
building Of this kind he must sur
ryudcr all such claims.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-03-02

EB' Tug WEsTUS GRADED SCHOOL.
The following correspondence III re-
gard to our CIR ,ded School explains il
self:
DEpAnruvSr OF FREE ScnocLs,
STATE " WE,r VISGlXIA,
Wheeling. February -.
.M. d. ". Bailey, Prsi'9'"t 9 Tie
B0ura, de-.
DEAR SlR Your application for
aid from tho Peabody Fund shows oh
average attendance Of l6S, but per
ccn,agc Of Gully rs. The terms pre-
.crlbsd by the Board Of the Peabody
require So per cent. This is fatal to
your application 1t is rcmark"b'U'
tbut out Of uu eurollment Of Ill, you
can ouly secure a daily average Of
1853. 1t is u damaging fac, 10 the
character Of the management.
Respectfully Yours,
". X. PESpLETOS.
State Superintendent.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-03-02

E5- Tue following is u list of the
best days to hack and cut filth in March.
1878: 81, lib and Goth ase tho best
daJs; tho 9th. 18Th. 10th ure good
also. {, L. EEslL.
Beairs Mills, ". Va.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-03-02

Eg- DlEn. Miss Agnes kcarnS
died gu Monday night last. after a
long and painful illuoss. She was
buried Wednesday morning.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-03-02

E5 CtAnE.nCKG Inns 2,l24 white
and 425 cOlured inhabitants 10 her cor.
pcratc limits, also 1856 dogs and taxa.
bic property Of a million and half.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-03-02

Nv WI Il havG purchased from
the 4sm 81 lIyau &CO., tho Boot aud
sAu mop aud SuddIety, aud will eon.
liuu, nv business at the old stand tot
the ,',r,m wish oil my old friends
to continue their Iiberrl putr"nags |
an Ior The future going t" do strict
casl bu,luls,, aud eu",, 4H'ntly WI
.r!i c".ap ,a.o hue'u;o
+ ~ std mrulsA at k"is ~
Sswlns M.c4:Hrs At . Ev'y %" m1r-
rio. J, h. ErAS.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-03-02

81 MAJ. 2. J.. DsSDHiDoR, of
Winchester, has been appointed Chief
Engineer Of The Baltimore. lIamptou
and Tov.ou,own railroad.-Er.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-03-02

EFT SEyEgAL new houses arc 10
contemplation Of erection during The
spring.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-03-02

Ey FA7AL,rY.-Thcrc were three
deaths 10 our town since our last issue.
Nr. James Yps.ur. Miss Agnes Kierus
and Mr.. Tracy.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-03-02

Eg- Mn. JAMES TEAcYi died at the
residence Of biz son, "Wednesday night.
in the 18th year Of bis ego. lilo was
buried OH Thursday,
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-03-02

Gg ugIsP JusrICE CHASE says :
"tlvunt Union is amoSg the best,
cheEpcs. aud most progressive Of
American Colleges. rendering thor
Ough education III any department
accessible to aIl. =" Circuit improve
mrns luteIy m4Ie. new buildings
u1lor way. The College, year OF
Spring, Summer nud Fall Terms, be-
ginning lust Tuesday in February,
May apd August cuch year, enaOlr'
students Of either sex to earn cxpelre'
by teaching Winters. without losing
time. Different students last year,
$50 III 81 years 1868; property
worth 1851 1850, bcucfttinE students
For new catalogue address Pres. llar's'
horn, LII. b AIli1ncc, Ohio.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-03-02

Eg- On. KUSsr has bought Mrs.
Jennings farm for the sum Of 50. 500
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-03-02

Ey- sIEs. iYooDYAEp. an aged lady
who lived on Stone Coal, died Inst week
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-03-02

Eg Clncrr CorEr commenced yes.
terday. (Frlday).
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-01-20

tached to gauge, and then carried down
to the lip of the back piece when a
nipper catches it and turns it under the
Up and INTO the bed die. The latter con-
talns score or groove the shape of a
nan, and haif OF the nail is pressed into
it by the moving die containing the other
half OF the nail mold. While the nail is
thus in the grip of the molds. the :. head
err sort of small hammer with one
blow forms the head, and then the narts
recede and the nail drops into the box
below. completed, with the exception of
b,ueing or annealing.
One movement of the machine makes
the nail and one movement also sends the
various parts back 10 their places. When
1t Is desired to make '!clinching" nails
they are taken to Il small furnace heated
red, and then allowed to cool in iron box
es. 'Blueing,' or giving nails the pccu-
liar blue color that prevents them from
iustlnS ana makes them much handsomer
IS done IN the same way, except that less
degree OF heat is necessary. Nothing
else is used in coloring them. One feede,
can make from thirty-two to thirty five
kegs OF twenty penny spikes, or four kegs
OF lour-penny nails in dav. The KEGS
are made bya local cooper. and cost thir-
teen cents each. America is the only
country in the world that makes a nail
with the head projecting on each side
The English nail is a clumsy affair, with
the head all on one side, and therefore
America can easily compete with Great
Britain in the foreign markets u Aeeyino
Regtster,
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-01-20

natural request that he was compelled to
give bis reasons, and did so without in
direction, by producing one of her glow
ing letters. in which she described hee
happiness in view of the coming :'nup-
shals, and incidentally referred to her
edmond" ring. The stony-hear1ed
wretch declined to marry anybody who
could not spell nuptial, particularly with
in month of her weddlng-day.
The young lady brought her portfolio
into court and cmptied his letters where
the light Of the law could shine upon
them. The first one read was in answer
to her gush about the "nupshals,' very
brief and truly business-like, He wrote,
This marriage can never take place.
She not only found out why, but she re.
covered damages. The Judge was a
humane man, and congratulated the
young woman on her narrow escape from
man who didn't know how to spell mar.
riagc within month of his wedding day.
Philadelphia Times