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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-10-15
ST. Nicholas for October.

The October number of ST. NICHOL-
AS opens with very interesting ssory.
1.-THE Violin Village which carries
us away to the mountains of the Ty-
IoI and tells the varied adventures OF
a bright young gOat-boy of that re-
giOn. >,
and Dab KinZer." are brought to a
happy close and there are several good
short stories, one of which, Mrs.
Primkins SURPRISE" contains some
additional exploits of NimpO whose
TROUBLES increased the readers OF
ST. NICHOLAS some years ago.
The long promised paper on Par
lol Magic" is given in this number.
1t contains plain and simple directions
for the performance of many curious
experiments.
The French Alphabet" with twen-
ty-slx original pictures, also appears,
and among the other useful papers is
one entitled "How to Keep a Jour-
nal.n Cutting the Pie,' a humor-
Gus poem by Ressiter johnson, will
amuse the older boys and girls. while
Happy Little Froggy" will make
Everybody laugh IA Tale OF many
Tails, and "Prince Cucuibita" are
lively sketches, with pictures of nov
ell design; and there are several very
funny cuts scattered through the num-
Der. The Very Little Folks have a
bright poem, "Hare and Hounds
with fine picture by Sheppard; and
the departments are, as usual, well
filled with good things.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-10-15

ADVERTISING VS.. DRUMMING.-The
st. Louis Journal Of Commerce relates
the experiences of "a well known
house in New York which had the
choice of paying $1,000 for store in
a great thoroughfare or $500 for one in
a quiet cross street, and he chose the
latter devoting the 81, 500 saved IN rent
exclusively to advertising" This
was its first step to an enormous for
tune, and, although it occurred many
years ago, it gives point to the Jour.
mats comments on the great value of
advertising compared with drum
ming: It says GA Chicago whole
sale grocery house, which few years
ago carried Is drummers. at an ex-
pense of $4,000 per annum, and did
an almost profitless business has aban-
doned the drumming system, spends
one-fourth their cost annually on
newspaper advertising, dividing the
balance among customers, AS nat
uraI result, their trade has increased
tenfold, and the net profits to the
house in 1877 were $3.50. 900. This
wear they will do still better. Their
customers are better pleased, because
they buy on orders from prices cur
rent from two to twenty per cent.
cheaper than they ever could under
the drummer system. Competitors
don't like it much. but it is neverthe'
less a success-an immense success.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-10-15
Scribner for October.

The October SCRIBNER opens with
a twenty-page paper on 1.-The Art
schools of New York" by w. g..
Brownell, the art-editor of 1.-THE New
York World"
ga Company of Actors" by J. Bran
der Matthews, is an account or the
IeaGipg theater of the world. The
Coincide Franchise, with much an
ecdote and personal gossip. and with
cuts of Croizette, Sarah Bernhard
Delauay, Got, Coquelin Aine and 9th
ers. "a Trip with Lincoln, Chase
and Stanton" in 1862, is described by
Gen. Egbert L. Viele, who gives some
new stories of the President and tells
amid what Ward at Cleveland" by &.
G.. Ruthrauff. A laughable sketch oil
"a. Ward and his Crate Show" Leo
Marinus, the Scaling, by Henry w;
Elliott. "How Uncle Gabe Saved
the Levee" is a story of the Mississlp-
pi River by VIM. l.. Murfee, Sir
miss Calderon's German" a society
story by w. H Bishop, has drawings
by the author. The serials are Illus
trated: Boyesen's 'Falconberg, by
Mr.. Dielman, and Roxy" (Which
comes to a conclusion in this number)r
by Mr.. Shirlaw.
The unillustrated material comprl'
SEES a second posthumous paper by
Robert Dale Owen, on "Texas and the
Treaty of Guadalupe HidalgO," OF
paper on "Neophonagraphy," by the
inventor of the system James Rich
ardson, short hand writer of long
experience; sketch of college Jour
nalism" in America, by Charles f
Thwing, and an essay on Socialism
by Prof. w. G. Sumner. The poetry
is contributed by Bret Harte, james
IT. Mckay, Minnie Fry, Susan NJ
Spalding, Andrew B Saxton Henry
S. Cornwell and Dora Read Goodale.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-10-15
a.he cook Of Mormon.

TIE Richmond Mo- COnseTvdtor,
last week, mentions a visit made 10
tIat place by Elders Orson Pratt and
! Z. Smith, two high dignitaries IN
the Mormon Church. and in connec-
tion with it reminds us of an impor-
tant historical manuscript, which the
world had almost forgotten. Elders
Pratt and Smith arrived at Richmond
Saturday, the 7th, and inquired Tor
David Whitmer, ''the only living
witness of the translation of the Book
Of Mormon, and custodian OF the
original manuscript as taken down
by Oliver Cowdry" The visitors
were directed to Mr.. Whitmer's resi-
deuce. and, on meeting him, announc-
ed the object of their visit, which
was to secure the manuscript for sale
keaning in the archives of the Church
at Salt Lake city. Mr.. Whitman
declined to give up the book on any
terms He had had it in bis possess
sion for nearly half a century, and
regarded himself as the proper Gus
todian of il He intended to hold
it until the proper time shall arrive
for its surrender to those authorized
to receive it, when he will give it up.
It is not mentioned in the COnSerUa-
toy.'s brief interview what Mr.. Whit
mer regards as the proper parties to
receive the book. 1t is not even
stated that Mr.. Whitmer is Nor
mon. nor even how he came into pos
session of the book, While refusing
to give up the volume, he readily
brought it forth and exhibited it to
his visitors, They promptly pro-
nounced it the original copy of the
book of Mormon, Elder Pratt, being
Familiarity with the handwriting O
Oliver Cowdry, the writer. They
offered Mr.. Whitmer any price hi
might ask for the volume, but finding
him resolute, left HIM after a pleas
ant visit of one hour, with the re-
quest that he continue to take goot
care of it. SO that the Church nigh
, receive it at the proper time. Thu
Conserpator states that 1.-The bool
,, is in splendid state of preservation
the ink is bright as if written yester'
f day. and it is indescribed on larg'
} paper, unruled, in small hand
clearly written close to the edges
top and bottom, making over Nv
hundred pages. "
: 1t is the original book of Mormo
3 taken down from the lips of tn
prophet. 1t may be stated that tn
Mormons once had their central es.
Establishment at Fair West, Caldwell
county, adjoining Ray, and laid ther
the foundation of temple. Diff
!, culties grew up, however, betwee
a them and the settlers around them
e leading to frequent conflicts an
= bloodshed, and in the end The saint
9 were forced to leave the State, goin
to Hancock county, IlliDoise, wher
+; thew founded the city of Nauvoo an
= erected a temple, The foundation
s the Far West temple is still to b
!. seen, and Mr.. Whitner's Mormo
y visitors on taking their departul
from Richmond made trip to Gale
we'll county to take look at it.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-10-15

In a flood in Austin. Texas, a man
found himself lett on swiftly dis
solving bank. He called to his son
to throw a rope. The boy did SO, and
the old man, as be took one end OF
the line in his hand, said: "NOw
listen to me, and DO as | tell you.--
If you find you can't hold on when l
commence to climb. let 60. It's no
use for both of us to drown, so don
let me pull you down. If you find
you can't hold the rope, drop it, run
down in the fiat and grab me as ]
float BY" The boy braced. and
was saved.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-10-15
BAGGAGE CHECKED THROUGH.

Cheap and Fast Freight L ne.
This is also the great Freight Line for all
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 ladlng
issued with rates guaranteed from Bristol,
New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore by
our agents.
Boston agent-w. NJ. Clark, IA Washing
ton street. an
New York agent-Thos, Pinkney, SO3
Broadway Street.
Philadelphia agent-JOhn s. Wilson, 81
south fifth street.
Baltimore agent-W. NJ. Lawson, lo'
west Baltimore street.
Be careful to have your goods marked =
"Virginia and Tennessee Air Line, via
Norfolk, Va.
For further information apply to Depot
Agent at Bristol, or address,
w. E. M. WORD,
Gen'l. Passenger Agent,
LYNCHBURG, VA.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-10-15

An eight-hour man, on going home
for his supper, found his wife sitting
in her best clothes on the doorstep
reading a volume of travels "How is
this?n he exclaimed; where is my
supper" at don't know" replied the
wife, III began to get your breakfast
at 6 o'clock this morning, and my
eight hours ended at 2 p. m.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-10-15
A Woman Burned to Death

Mrs. Jacob Kurz was burned on
Saturday at Woodbridge, Conn, by
the clothing taking fire at the kitchen
stove. She rushed into the barn, and
rolling on the floor in her agony SET
the building on fire, and finally jump
ed into the well, where she was drown
ed. Her body was burned to a crisp
every vestige of clothing having been
consumed.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-10-15

Mr.. Murch, the man who beat
Eugene Hale, is a stone cutter, and
for that reason has been made the
subject of most bitter abuse by the
Republican papers. He is said to be
an honest and capable man, and was
twice thrown out of Government
work because he had the pluck to
vote the Democratic ticket. Having
killed Hale, Murch should now erect !
stone to his Philadelphia
Chronicle
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-10-15

One of the most useless of all things
is to take deal of trouble in provid-
ing against danger that never come
How many toll to lay up riches which
they never enjoy, to provide for ext
gencies that never come; sacritlclng
present comfort and enjoyment IN
guarding against the wants OF perl
cd they may never live to see!
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-10-15

Do not trifle with the affections of
an innocent young widow; do not try
TO make friends with a mule by
squeezing his hind foot. II you as.
pire either way, why you will find
that life is a miserable failure.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-10-15

"What are you in Jail fOr?' asked
a prison visitor of negro. 'For
Dor win money sah." why they
don't put men in Jail for borrowing
money? ?" ayes. but you see I had
to knock de man down free or TO-
times afore he d lend it to men,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-10-15

"Ein Jungling Liebt EIu Mao
chen"
A young man loves a maiden
She somebody else prefers
That somebody else loves another,
Who makes him by wedlock hers
The maiden in mere vexatlon,
Because of the loss she has had,
WEEDS the first kind soul that offers,
And this makes the young man mad
IT'S an old, a very old story,
But still it is always new;
And when and wherever it happens,
A mans heart is broken in two.
HEINE,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-10-15

1t takes a keen pc eeption of wise
expedients and more adroit tact TO
collect five dollars in the present
times without wearing out seven dol
lars worth of shoe leather, than it
formerly required to run the govern
ment
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-10-15

When placed under a microscope,
the sting of q bee presents a polish OF
dazzling beauty. but when placed in
:he end Of a mans nose. It takes on
the semblance of a rat tail file dipped
in vitrol, aud brings out words as
rough as grindstone.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-10-15
To 3he Public

TNHE undersigned having gone into a CO
Il part nership with Messrs. A. L. COR
NIBERr and c. D0RI0T, the style Of the
firm viii be DOriot 81 Co. We
have brought to this place all the latest and
most approved appliances for extraA6ne
watch making and repairing, together with
the best talent and skill in the American,
French, and Swiss Improvements. Mr..
Cornibert ranks with the first Watch Max
ers in the United States. We have apple
ances to adjust watches to heat and cold
We fiatter ourselves that we can do watch
work better than the bes. of other shops
throughout the country. All damaged
parts of watches viii be taken out and re-
placed with perfect parts. In many cases
our finely repaired watches will be made
better than now. Formerly Mr.. Cornibert
was entrusted with the frst-elass of work
in New York City.
Our assertion viii be proven by giving US
trial. We will still keep fine class of
goods-everything that is kept in a first
| class Jewelry Store. Watches as cheap as
the cheapest, and warranted. Our sincere
thanks to the public for their very liberal
patronage in the past. We hope to always
merit share of the same by fair dealing
with all. Bear 5Ta mind our talent is
| not net exhausted.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-10-15

"Apply powdered ice to the epider-
mis- in yellow fever" the young lady
read. "Taint good for nothingi" said
her mother. "Why, yaller fever is
one of the most fatal epidermises there
is!-it's as contiguous as the small
pox. Powdered ice fer SIGH an epider-
mis- as that Dear mel" And she
spread her hands out on her lap with
an expression of unutterable contempt.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-10-15

THE first sentence of Mr.. Evarts'
letter on the Halifax award has been
sent TO England in steamer which
carried no other freight.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-10-15

GRANDFATHER to his hopeful: my
son. which would you rather have
when you get home-a little brother
or sister?n Grandson: well, l would
rather have a little pony"
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-10-15

Sin Fichtenbauul Steht Elm
SAM
The pine tree stands alone on
A bare bleak northern height;
The ice and snow they swathe it,
As it sleeps there, all in white.
IT'S dreaming of palm-tree,
In far,off eastern land,
That mourns, alone aud silent,
On q ledge of burning sand.
HEINE.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-10-15
MEXICAN
Mustang Liniment,
Fur NAN AND BEAST.

I'll g.. Mt very naturally originated IN AnefF
ca. ,yaerl Nature provides in her laboratory Eucn
s-i-,ising autidotes for the maladies OF her CHI
era Il. fame has been spreading for 50 year,
until now it cncirclcs the habitsble globe
Tie Mexican Mustang Linimcnt Is q matches
remedy for all external ailments Of man and5casG
To stock owners and farmers it IS Invaluable
A single bottle often saves a human life o. -
stores the usefulness Of an excellent horse. OK
COW, or sheep.
1t cures foot-rot, hoofail- hollow horn, Eruo.
scr,.rs-,rorTn shoulderrOt, mango. the bites snd
stinf Of poisonous reptiles and insects. enders<J
such drawback to stock breeding and bush ne
It cures every external trouble OF horses ~
as Iameness, scratches, swinny, sPrains. fo~adea.
wind gall, rinS-bone, etc, etc
The Mexican Mustang Lniment Is the QuteEess
crire in the world for accidents occurring In tAe
family, In the absence Of q physician, SUCH IS
burns, scalds, sprains, cuts, etc, and FOR rnESaa
tisIn, and stiffness engendered by exposure ~
tIcularly valuable to Miners.
1t is the cheapest remedy In the world. EG
penetrates the muscle to the bone, and san0ss
APPLICATION is generally SUFFICIENT to cure
Mexican Mustang Eminent Is put up In thFse
sizes OF bottles, the larger ones being prSpoEs0
ately much the cheapes1- Sold everywhere.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-10-15
Baltimore, PHILADELPHIA, New York.

Ysw York tickets, via Baltimore, and via
Richmone, at redpcsd rates
The cheapest route TO BALTIMORE Is via Nor
folk Va. Daily. except Sunday
For PHILADELPHIA we offer an excellent com
bination Of Railway and Steamboat Travel, Via
Norfolk and the Boats of the Baltimore steam
Packet Company. Daily, exceDt Sunday.
For NEW YORK, the magnificent stesms hlps
Of the Old Dominion Line, leave Norfolk, Va,
every Monday, Wednesday and saturday even
iugs After the 18th % March.
There are no routes equal to these In eheapnes'
and elegant fare and beautiful scenery
Fare from Bristol, Tenn. to Richmond, va Sit -
Fare from Bristol, Tenn to Petersburg. f-f'
Fare from Bristol. Tenn, via Norlol0 10
Baltimore, meals and state-room on steam =
erinclnded) Si''"
Fare from Bristol Tenn, via Norfolk 10 Fhl-
adelphia, via Baltimore meals and state a., q
room on steamer inciuded) S-A-
Fare from Bristol, Tenn, via Norfolk 10
New York, via Old Dominion S. S. Com
pany (meals and state room on steamer 40, a
included) F-h'-
Pare from Bristol, Tenn, via Norfolk and
Baltimore, and thence all Railroads, via
Philadelphia to New York, meals ana a.. =
stats-room on steamer included, SOU
Fare from Bristol, Tenn, via Norfolk TO
New York and return, meals and state .
room on steamer included, SS4's
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-10-15
GOODSON MALE ACADEMY.
First Floor of Masonic Hall.

First E10Or or Masonic 1stAi'
On the first Monday in Sept. will
open a school for boys in the above
named place. l will endeavor to
give patrons of the school the benefit
of the public fund, should there be
any.
If necessary. my sister, Miss Mittie
Minor, will assist me. Terms Uery
lon. For further particulars see
circulars which will appear in few
days. Respectfully &c,
CHARLES G. MINOR.
aug. 13 '78-2m.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-10-15
With increased facilities we arc now
prepared to offer the public
all kinds of

prepared to offer the public
all kinds of
Castings and machinery
Having, perhaps. the largest assort-
meut of patterns in this part of the
State: MILLING MACHINERY, CIR
CULAR SAW MILLS, MINING AND
AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY,
PUMPs. CRUsHERs &C. We
have the latest patterns and
most improved Flows, CAST
WROUGHT AND STEEL of
the latest patterns and inn
prOvements, and give
special attention to this
part Of the business.
We have the agency for the sale OF
STEAM ENGINES from 5, to SO horse
power, Burr Stones, Boiling Cloths,
&c.
A second hand Wool ARDINe
MACHINE and PICKER in good
order, for sale, also a pair
Portable Mill Burr
Stones,
]. B. BARRETT q CO.,
March IL. ls1O--tf wytheVille.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1878-10-15
v. D0RIOT,

n. B.-MF. G. Doriot being extra
fine Maehinist. as well as Watch
Maker, will make to order any new
machinery of the finest quality, or re-
pair old machinery. VIII undertake
new designs or new machinery for in
ventors, nav. @. laFY-tf.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-03-16
War Clains.

The Washington Pos. in long ant
we'll written article upon the injustice
the Government has been guilty Of fol
the las. eight or ten years, tOwa,d
private claims Of citizens. pays ou
Congressman the following cOmpli
ment:
The worst feature connected with
tho reputation of this GLASS of claim,
is the fact that they represent those
who were the best friends Of tue Gov.
crnment when it needed the most help.
To use tho language Of Mr. Wilson, OIL
West Virginia, who has had tho eour.
ago to defend these claimants 10 very
able speech few days ago, They
uro an honest class Of public creditors
they fed the Union soldiers and fur
nished them shelter mud transportation;
they strengthened tae sinews Of war oi
the Government, and next to the gal.
liant soldier who fought for bis country
her liberty and her laws, should have
been first paid; but it has not been SO"
Continuing in the same strain, he very
pOiutedly adds: while every act oi
Congress touching Government bonds
has been in the interest Of tho bond
holders. the execution Of tho law la.
tended to defer and ultimately wear
out and defeat the claims Of tue soldier
and the citizen who fed or furnished
him supplies A few more men like
Mr.. Wilson in Congress would soon
unveil the hyp:ccracy that uudcrlics all
this uuwillinguess to recognize and Co
justice to this class Of hot orable 'crcd.
itors Of the Government, aud We are
glad to notice healthy change OF pub
lie sentiment in sVme localities i'll their
favor.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-03-16
THE wooDcUTrER's WARNING
A German Legend.

During a walk that once had with
tho clergyman of LaudsdOrtf and bis
wife, they told me Ola sudden death
which had lately taken place in the
village.
at is very awfal," I said ; what
a thread life hangs upon. "
"That was really the case with one
Of my family in times past, said the
clereymau's wife. " Her life did hang
on thread.
"Tell mo how it was," said.
at was that story, said the lady,
(Which caused the inscription you sec,
to bc placed over tho doorway"
The inscription was Us follows:
"If once we learn'd why God sends grief
aud woe,
How great llis bouadIess love We then
should know"
read the liues, and then asked The
ministers wife if she would kindly tell
me the story.
About hundred years ago. she
began. "my mothers great.aunt. the
Countess Won Meritz. was living with
her two daughters in u castle in Ger
many. They were once invited to a
wedding, which was to tnkO place by
torchlight, according to this old Ger.
man custom. They did not according.
ly .sct out until it was beginning to get
dusk. They had to pusa on their way
through part Of tho Black Forest.
"Now it happened that n wrath Of
pearls had been given to Gertrude, the
eldest daughter Of tho countess, aud
shc wore them on tho evening Of the
wedding. Bu, i, CHANGED that as they
entered the forest that branch Of
black thorn caugh. in her hair, and
before it could bs disentanglcl the
.tread broke, aad tho small seed pearls
wore scattered fur and wide. Tbs
servants and ladies busted themselves
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-03-16
The Chin csc aud the Silver DOl'a'

Hartford Paper.
The evil res ulis Of tue recently pass
ed silver bill arc alrcudysssecu in Hart
ford, and singularly enough they have
first shown themselves among the adopt
cd c;tiz tns known as ",hc Heathen
Chinese" On Sa turday Last q gen.
tlemsn who had some washing as tho
Laundry on Church street, run BY
these heretofore inoffensive artists,
went to get bis clothes. The bill for
the washing amounted to So cents.
In payment therefor the native and TO
the manner born, who was believer
in silver, prOffcred trade dollar.
The cashier of tho establishment took
the piece, and, holding it between his
finger and thumb, looked With q smile
that WAS childliko and bland, and said:
"How muchec Z"
I" That's silver dollar, my friend.
and represents a hundred cents"
The washcrman replied; "Me no
likee loskee. He no goodee."
i" Why, yes it is." responded tho
gentleman. That's one Of the dol.
lars Of our daddies, and is good even
in China"
A partner in the establishment show
ed up from tho rear Of tho building.
where the laundry. culinary depart
mcut, and sleeping quarters are loca-
ted, at this point, aud blowing from
his mouth a cloud Of sm oke, which had
the favor Of poor opium and tobacso
combined, looking wisely out Of bis
alnond.shapcd eyes, shook his pig.tail,
and interrupted the conversation with:
"Read'c papers?"
"0h, yes" responded tho gentle
man in search Of linen and information
as to tho visws Of the Chinese on tho
silver question"
/" Reader papers. Allo samce say
silver dolleo only niuety-fvc cents.
Can't play silver DOLCE on me! Read
er paper; 6ud outoo. Ho no gOodee,'
responded the smoking celestial, and
as soon as hs had said his say, ho NUT
tercd TO his cashier q few words in
Chinese and vanished.
Tho cashier repudiatcd the silver
dellar, and excepted o paper dollar
profeFed in payment, very readily re.
turning the fifteen cents change in sill
yer.
Is civilization q failure I
Or is the Mcpgolian played out?
And SO many free evening schools
in the city.