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The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-04-06
$4,000 GorT EN- AWAY WITH.
A Bold Robbery Successfully Car
rlcd Out In Piedmont, W. Va.

On Saturday morning about !
o'clock ono Of the greatest robberiGs
ever known in this State, was affected
by four men, supposed to be lrofes.
siOnul burglars, in the store Of j. S.
Jumison, in Piedmont, ". Va.
The burglars entered the store by
prying open the front door aud then
blow opln snfc in the private Office Of
Mr.. JumisOu. They took between
Sgj, 900 and $40, 900 worth Of govern.
mCnt bonds, $4,000 in grceubacks
and $1,000 or $4,000 in person al
notes. The greater portion of the lat.
ter were recovered iu n bIrcksmith
shop near the store, where they had
evidently bee Il thrown by the thieves,
The safe door was blown completely
R:fVsS Tue Office, distance Of l0IEteGh
feet, la tho house next tue store q
constable lives aud when 10 heard the
noise malO by the explosion, he OpcuOl
n window aud looked out. One Of tho
burglars. who was on tho watch, pOiut.
cd Il revolver at his head aud told him
if he made aud noise 10 would blow
bis brains out. The constable THU L.
ing thu. " be who fights aud runs away
will live to fight another day, "
promptly drew in his head aad did not
si'O my alnrm uutIl next day.
No rlun hAa ms vat hnan fnuul tn fho
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-04-06
Town Ordinance.
An Ordinance TO regulate the erection o
Buildings within tho corporate limitsrnnd

An Ordinance 10 regulate the erection o
Buildings within tho corporate limitSiand
for other purposes. "a
Adopted March %, 1881
Re ii ordained, by the Mayor, Recorder
A nd Aldermen Of the town of WESTON, Tint
II shall lie unlawful for my person, from
mud after the lmssage Ofihis ordinance to
erect any building Stable, PEN or clubhouse,
within the corporate limits Of the town Of
Weston, without having first obtained the
cousc mt Of the Council Of said town. Ap.
pliCa.ions for the erection Of any building
mentioned in this sec lion shall be made in
writing, By the person desiring 10 build, or
bis agent or attorney, and shall he accom-
panied BY a plan Of the structure proposed
to be erected the location Of the building,
and the material Ofwhich tits to he con-
structcd md rooted. No change whatever
shall be made in the erection Of any build.
Ing, or extension Of any building clrcady
constructed without hnving FIRST obtained
the consent Of the council as aforesaid.
Any person violating Tie provisions Of this
section, upon conviction shall DC fined or
Imprisoned or both ut the discretion Of the
officer before whom tho. case is tried md
such fines and nil costs attending such pros.
cCution shall hCa lien against the property
upon which any building Is anlawfully
erected, md shall 10 collected as other fines
and lCvies are collected. Aud any building
so unlawtully erected shall be regarded and
held to DO public nuisance and shall he
removed and abatel ut the costs Of the
owner Of the real cssatc upon which It is
located and such costs shall also be lien
against said real eslaiO.
SEC. ?. This ordiuanrc shall be in force
rom and after its passage.
BY order Of tho counsel.
JOS. B. NEFF,
marchSO 4w Recorder.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-04-06

= The bell punch in Virginia is
either working great temperance re.
form, or the State is being cheated.
The Richmond Diputch gives returns
from various portions Of the State,
showing remarkable falling OF in the
receipts from tho operations Of the
MoGett liquOr-bell punch compared
with the irst mouths operations. 10
some cases tho falling of is fifty per
cent. The auditor Of public accounts
don't think temperance is the cause Of
this, for no has issued q circular to the
commissioners Of the revenue, in VII ich
he says be is persuaded that thu law is
not fully carried out, declaring that
the prompt execution Of the act is es-
sential to the finances Of the State. and
earnestly requesting tue cooperation oi
all officers of the law in its prompt and
faithful execution.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-04-06
BOOK & STATIONERY DEPARTMEA

chool Rocks, Elnuk Books and Stationery,
Al all times good assortment on h"Hds At exec
ingly low prices.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-04-06
ants Building, VI eston, w Va

Having associated o nr
selves together for tho
purpose Of conducting the
DRUG TRADE. Ne cNl
the attention Of the public
to our stock, which is var
led mud compla,e; md Our
long experience in the
practical bearings Of the
Drag business Is sufficient
to command the confidence
heretofore rtpoad in lie
Members Of the finn Cur
only dtsiic is to conduct
the business in every par
ticular TO the satisfaction
ii,
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-04-06

~ Iowa has restored capital punish.
mcnt in that State. Is il not about
time West Virginia do tho sano thing
Tia, Is, 10 lawfully hang murdrrCrs.
Va have alrendya Inv for hanging
them, which is uot enforced aud
murdercs Ut hanged without law.
AYhat MI wnut i. d. hrinn thu twn to-
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-04-06

THE RHIND Pa TENT SAFETY
LAMP
Iias been placed mron the market and the
public Is Invited 10 test this simple but Won
lcrful Lamp. It's qualities are:
1t cxtiuguishcs itself when over.
turned.
1t cx,ingcishcs itself whom dropped
from tho hand.
1t exlinguishes itself when broken,
1t cannot DO filled while lighted.
but caa bc carried al pleasure blowing
own tho chimney, or turning down the
Tirk, to cx,iuguish the light, entirely un'
necessary.
This lamp gives more light with the same
wick than any limp In the world.
Light and safety secured for common lamlS
by using Our safety EElinguishrr Burner.
RS. BOWIE.
Agent for Lewis county.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-04-06
New Firl,,.I
march3O Nv

The Cigar Mandatory of Il. JufCr has
changed, and the firm will hereafter be Jufcr
Bros.
We now occupy tho room in "a. Lewis
building, formerly used MS a drug store =
0nr stock will be larger thau heretofore, rs
We have now more loon, and Of the hes,
quality. Ne have everything in the tobac-
co line, and We will sell cheap.
Thankful for the libcrOI slatronagc h.
slowed in the PIsi, We invite you to Patron.
ize the new firm.
JUFElt BROS.
Weston. November 24-2,
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-09-29
TO OUR PATRONS.
ST. PAUL. October LIST, 1878.

In making customary announcement for the Fall and Winter
trade desire thanks appreclative public
the bestowed during the year lust
never the history Of our business have great quantity
clothing in any single year, as during last
This the fact that study the interests
tomeawys giving the best goods for the least selling uni
f o and being that all who deal with us
plate increase Of facilities and such general spirit of energy
all business and close AFFAIRS will
enable inducements the complete and varied character Of
and the moderation Of will
of all and thousands
of new as well.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-09-29

!. PAUL.
) any Address Application.
$751; sSn :e Fur sys' as ss v. nos 800
Al z s5i
with da ker shade Of same goods, fine worsted lining,
Invisible stripe Ulster flannel lined
1902 ra ysff 5, and brown 56iq,6as half 50
cape, plaid mohair lining style shown this for
Very Heavy mixed cbneha Ulster Cashmere ~
Narrow al we'd Far Beaver Ulster,
5000 All wool Oxford mixed Chinchla silk velvet collar
gerry time Con 800
BOYS OVERCOATS
II
ss; In Sf T a9f5' sZ :@.; lining
1915 black stripe Fur Beaver velvet collar, wide mohar
1892 Dark brown stripe chinchia velvet collar mobar
slss Sf BeE c2 gSe 9 %os binding velvet collar $50
yss: Oxford chnehia very heavy,
Fine black ribbed Chnch]a Imported Goods velvet
lar, nicely made and trimmed, very fine Coat
YOUTHS, ovERcoATs.
80 TO Sc MEASURE
1929 B Vermont we'll made and cheap Coat for the
Heavy weight dark grey stripe Canada Melton, vy
1929 Small srf sR Cashmere weight
1877 B. Oxford mixed chnca collar good 80.
1862 Iron a grey stripe chinohla velvet collar splendid
ze74 Dark gTey rnzsd 5 Ulster,
$780, Heavy dark mixed chinchila binding velvet
os27 black ribbed Salisbury chinohla bound with mohar
$685. Fine black French cheviot satin sleeve lining fine
oe7a lasting Mna n 5 body 6n pe DSy S collar 10
$685. SGo e sa9e %o al 5a 6 7 a n and top
1914 fmfostsd
lining silk velvet collar and trimmed in every respect
noe5 p av stD 9 Hack rbnch;1 fine
$685. ;fs brown a1 diagonal a fi Ksry | I
ted Cashmere, eyypnt of this Coat w0 uear like buck
skin and trimmed Of the best materials, and in % %
1857 Dark brown German Castor Beaver, lined with fancy
ported wGse Wv We had few Of he these Go9s made 80 90
MEMS ovERCoATs
IS TO A
~ s Tas sse weigh" %5hs P s.dsz ,,;. col, 800
or 81: I'd good :s 5 E:f::': .s'" 50
e94s All wool heavy black Irish Ersize Ulster splendid
1892 All wool % fS Beaver weight,
,o4, n vet collar Moscow no P a4s, xsgs IN browns blues
~ 55eI= Thy 4, 3 have fine Six l S Tsss h col
1885, All reo se gena and c se @ V4 col
s.sa ,, a meat + mo7f bnn e lined 5 5 and 10 90
1851 All wool dark gray stripe Cashmere Ulster from
1851 dark gray Mixed cloth bound, Salisbury cinohla
7ss Oar. S;; ss 1f Il Is 90
Coat as ever was made 80 - --------
49, silh velvet collar and rerv fine Coat
265 Fine imported indigo Chinchla B. fly 'front.' bound with
braid silk velvet collar 20 90
1858 Chnchia double faced, plaid cloth
for lining, silk velvet collar corded edge, entirely
great variety Of stylish Kilt Suits for children from to
s nsn ?e9s "a e az
not be found any other Clothing House West of New York City,
stock Of Gents and Boys Furnishing Goods comprise everything
found fstcas House. Boys Underwear and Drawers,
| fron25 to Scents each. fron14
Agents for the well known house Of Dvn
Co.. New York. Of Fine Clothing and custom order
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-09-29


BOYS KNICKERBOCKER AND CREEDMORE SUITS
pANrs-AeEs,
ISIS Dark Dark stripe Union
1880 Dark grey stripe Union Cashmere knlckerbockers 80
ny$e striped Canada Melton KnieEer
$780, Dark grey stripe Canada Melton good
ss4s Bark sse gs;s5 5 5 fancy
$685. Oxford mixed d. C cresdmoe Russes Cashmere 90
$751; oxford mixed Creedmore Cakes Cashmere
1884 Small dark check all WOOL Creedmore trimmed with
stripe STRIPE orsedm1fe
677 All gray Scotch Cashmere Ceeamore, vey du
1884, Brown Stripe Sawyer Cashmere creedmore, medium
ss4s Black fancy stripe Scotch Worsted Kncierbocter good
7s48 Black mixed worsd with invisible red stripe, Creed
$500 Dark mixed creedmore INTERCHANGEABLE Cashmere
Invisible p5:d ~ofsted Enioks6oeks, medium weight
174s Brown Stripe Harris Cashmere Knickerbockers
1924 All wool dark mixed fancy stripe Kuokrbocke hand
1886. All wool Oxford Milton Kniokerboczers,
b4ls All wool navy blue S B 5reedmoe fast cooS 500
1885, 1885, R gni c Gsors
ssl2 Imported brown French diagonal worsted Creedmo
trimmed with silk braid auay rich and seyvicaabe sut 100
e trimmed with black silk velvet the finest suit in
s87 Ulster 0vercoa S Cresdmo suit and Cap, all Of the
Freize, o5ercoat $780, Suit, g 90: Car sl5o:..
Odd Knickebocker Pants separate from Suits from 60 cents to
BOYS HARVARD SUITS,
THREE GARnENTsLoNG PANTS MEASURE INCHES
AGES TO u
d Lot n.r,, brown s+,n. 1nion c,.m Price Suit
Invisible stripe Union Cashmere Herrngbone pattern SB
6845. Black figured American worsted B. . d 80
9809 Dark grey stripe Canada Melton good weight
dark grey mixed Globe Mills, good style 600
5796. All wool Harris Cashmere dark grey mixed B. gerry
ser0iceab 100
All wool dark brown, small check, Melton c. neat and
All wool Invisible stripe dark mixed Cashmere, "Rerk.
All Oxford mixed B, medium weight no better
goods made
1874 Heavy Tsght black diagonal yorzd B, bound with
silk braid, 0dcSy 0nddWd6e Sut- -O(
1868 Medium weight black stripe French worsted B. bound
with Mohar braid gerry dvssy suit for Sunday
Odd Pants separate from Suits, from rs cents to So per pair
Odd Vests from so cents to 5000.
Odd Coats; from 50 to IS.
SO SO BREAST MEAsURE-AeEs Is TO 2l
1904 Dark grey stripe Union Cashmere Sack Suits good
Dark stripe Russelrs Cashmere Sack good o.
1921. Dark invisible stripe Herrngbone pattern, all
invisible Check Sack Auburn Cashmere IL 90
1856 Dark invisible stripe Sack, extra fine trimmings
1880 All wool dark heavy weight cheviot
Sack, neat business sMt---------------:.--.-l ID OF
4S4S Diagonal pattern all wool dark brown Scotch
B Sack, wa2 made and nobby ---------...-.. Is o.
Medium light nike Cassirne Sack,
all wool and good stye- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. Is o
ol89 Black stripe Sack all wool and good DeiyAt
$685. Dark invisible and black stripe Scotch Cashmere
Sack, rery nobby and fashionable suit
$685. brown Castor Beaver invisible stripe fourbutton
Sack, uny dressy sut 30 o
YOUTHS DRESS FRocKs MATCH.
r
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-26
IMPORTED SMALLPOX.

A genuine case Of smallpox In this city yesterday
came 70 the notice Of the Health Department, and
prompt action taken 20 guard against spread OF
the dreadful disease John Gangcman, his wife,
Mary, and their three children arrived Al this port
from Germany, tho 10th inst In the North German
Iloyds steamer oder. and hired apartments in the
rear Of No. Stanton street day or Two amer they
moved In ira Gaugcman was taken sick and remained
confined 10 bed several Gays. DIR. Weber,
OF No II Rvipgton street, was called upon 10 attend
her. He visited the house and al once became con-
v,nced that tue woman was suffering from smallpox.
Notice was accordingly sent 10 the Health Depart
ment, and DR.. y. Is. Sanborn, of tie vacc,nat,ng
Corps. Instructed TO look 10 tho matter and take
what action he thought necessary. He found the re-
port made py DR.. Weber " be correct, and ordered
The removal Of tue patient TO Riverside Hospital on
AIacs weIie Island The apartments occUpicd by Der
we're then dislniectcd and ~ nsgacd a. 70 customary
In suen cases.
TINS IL tho third OF smallpox In the oty since
July lasl The two cases previous to the one Of yes
terday were Imported from Havana.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-26
NOTABLE NUPTIALS.

MARRIAGE OF COUSIN OF EX-GOVERNOR
SWAMI, OF BALTIMORE, AND SON or THE
LATE COMMODORE SINCLAIR
BALTIMORE. April "a, 1878.
The Rev. George W. Peterkin, Bishop elect OF West
Virginia, ofoiated al brilliant wedding ceremony
Memorial Episcopal Church this evening. The bride,
beautiful blonde, is Miss Corinne SWAMI, cousin OF
Ex-Governor Swami, and daughter OF the ate Charles
Alexander Swami, OF Virginia, and the groom Mr. Will.
lam w. Sinclair, OF tho late Comms dore Sinclair,
OF the United states Navy The church was thronaed
Tact that there regular invitatious In conse
quence OF recent death IN the family Of the BRIDE
FULL dress observed And many elaborate toilets
by society bellies OF this city and elsewhere.
Az eight O'Clock The bridal party entered, the organis
playing q brilliant wedding march AS they approached
the chanceI. Miss Swaan Was attired IN white cash.
mere, en- traine, and the customary bridal
veil and orange blossoms she 10 oil the pure blonde
type, little above The medium In stature and dstin-
bridesmaids wore Miss Nellie Washington, Of Charles
town, w. Va, daughter Of Tho former owner OF
Mount Vernon; Miss Ellen Compton, Of Baltimore
county, Miss Helen Tiffany, Of BALTIMORE and Miss AL
ice swami OF the BRIDE They wore all elegantly
and tasteiuily alfred while Tho groUnsmcn
were George Savage, Edward Thomas. John Corey
aud George J. SINCLAIR, brother OF tne groom ana
the ushers, Harry Frick Lewis Reordon, IRWIN Dunn
aud Charles swami. Immediately alter the ceremony
dsncc, where bridal robes exchanged Tor
cling toilette and alter receiving The stions
OF lew intimate friends, The happy PAIR lott Tor
cxtenIed wedding tour through the North.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-26
CAPTAIN BROWNS FRIEND.

For some lime past large shipping firms down town
have been subjsct to the visits Of dy Duslnessiko
body, who proceeded al oace 70 open 10 the head OF
the concern narrative OF the wreck Of tho schooner
Hattie aud enlarge upon tho many amiable traits
OF her skipper, Captain Brown THIS worthy mariner
the stranger said, deserved every cousideraton the
public could give aim Ia MS day OF trouble, and SO n
nu mber OF charitable and Influential Shipping men
bad headed q subscription Tor the Japtaip q.
In liune some one cnosc to inquire about Captain
Brown, and learned That the Haile's master was IN
bssui Ignorance OF the Efforts beng made In his be-
half. The businsss-ilKe body was accordingly voted
an impostor the police notified OF his trek
cry Captain Williams. Of the Twenty ninth pro-
cnct produced In court man answering bis doscrip-
uon, but Of the Shipping people we're present
70 Identity HIM he was discharged. lie bad barely
gone away when certain OF bis accusers sppsared
but The bra had flown
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-26
ARTILLERY SCHOOL INSPECTION.

FoRrRxss MONROE, w., April 2s, ls7a
Tho Hon. George W. McCrary, Secretary OF War, &C.
companicd by hrs two daughters, General Sherman
and daughter and Colonel Bacon Of his stan, arrived
here this morning attend the commencement sxcr-
Of the arullsry school, and viii remain until
Saturday. They were met by General Getty ana staG
who took carriages escorted the visiting party 10
thor quarters, Tho usual salute being nred they
passed uto fort Tho Secretary and his daughters
are the guests of Captain L. q Campbell, Assistant
Quartermaster Alter breakfast General Getty called
tor Ihc Secretary aud proceeded In Carriages 10 tho
tort where salute OF neen guns was nred, the bat
TALON being formed Moat bridge, facing
aud presenting arms the Secretary passed Tho
officers OF the garrison were then presented to tho
Secretary and General sherman, alter which the
troops were and ths cookhouscs, 10, OF the
soldiers thoroughly inspected In the afternoon there
was target practice with eght-inch rined guns aud
siege mortars, closing with dress parade ~ sunset.
Captain and Mrs. Campbell gave reception 10 the
Secretary night whicn attended Dy all tho Of.
fcers Al tho post, and was very brilliant affair.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-26
COSBY BROOKLYN. "

The installation OF Rev. Archibald McCullagh az
pastor OF Presby Church took place
last evening Rev. Glentworth Butler ID. D.. acted
al moderator. The exercises commenced with q
hymn, prayer BY tho moderator followed, ana then
the Rev. James ~ Ludlow D. D., preached the sermon,
taxing ~ his text .Woe be II ws do preach
the gospel OF Christ" The moderator then put .
usus questions lbe pastor and the people, the
answering orally and with visor, while the latter
by Rev Theodore Cuyier, d. D., was pointed and ex-
cited great interest and sone amusement He SAID
he hoped no would under consideration make
mountsbank oil himself ~ strolling lecturer from
10 town. trying 10 exc out salary enough to live
on .'Don't cheaper the pulpit, brother, more than
IL is beg OF The pulpit Is nigh enough Tor any
man, II Is the highest position IN tho world.
White House Emperor scrambl,ng alter a crown.
You IN the pulpit 10 guias souls 10 heaven, and
charge you to preach the gospel; don't waste a
minute defending IL Preach the sinfuiness Of sin,
endless rstribution and Justification BY faith, ana
preach u with red hot passion, yet preach u with love
aad tenderness. Above all attend TO your pastoral
work, know every mouse IN your charge aud every
one 10 II as you ought 70 know IT, Remember that
you are IN Brooklyn, city notorious for
i,s gossip and us meddnng and knowing
everybody elss's BUSINESS Your sermons
will be made up from knowing your people,
Tor you viii know just what they want and the Cos
pei will answer every want, inpregnate every idea
with Gods word, quote II all tue time, " is never
out OF season. They don't want intellectual syn-
In the pulpit they want the juicy, unctuous
soul piercing, soul raising gospel truth"
The charge 10 the people by Rev G. H. Taylor d. d.,
. hyma and the right hand OF fellowship closed me
sorviccA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-26
CANTATA BY COLOKED SINGERS.

PLEASANT MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT AT ZION
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES vocALrsM AND AN
APPREcIArIvE AUDIENCE.
"Ruth, the Moabtess," Is the title Of . cantata
which was performed evening at the Zion African
Methodist Episcopal cnurcn (oolorcdh corner of
BleecKer and West Tenth streets The competition
was given before 18th OF February, and this
occasion the only difference that the solo singers
wore costumes proper to tho characters which they
represented. The Union singing Association or New
York, colored organization devoted to musical cul.
lure, has already won some reputation in ballad con
ccrss and being Just bent higher things took
This step into cantala IT'S way to oratorio.
The association had, however, some valuable
assistance OF professional, or semtproes-
sionaI, character In the ladies who look tho
paris oil Ruth, Orpah and Naomi Tho audience last
evening tolorably large spite Of the disagree
able weather. and was composed ndinorsn,y OF white
ana colored persons. IL might be supposed that the
ecstalic fervor and abundant cxtempore utteranoes
which sometimes characterize tho religious observ-
ances in the colored Methodist Churches would show
their front on such an occasion. There were, how
ever no such objective tokens Of appreciation. The
auditors The music attentively. appauded the
vocas judciousy ana we're IN fact as Tar from any Alb
norma the most fashionable audience
cast cast dsiavor on opera In the Academy
by us iangud applause me arr ument Of the cantata
rcatmen The theme Ia simple some OF the
very pretty ana me music - often crsditable. The
principal parts those oil Ruth aud Naomi, which
we're hllsd BY Nine. Talbot and hme. Seugce, the ono
mezzo- sopraro and the other u soprano. Nine
Bell, New Haven, sang The music OF Orpah but her
role is very brie ending with the nrst part OF the
canaia. the nsodns operandi IN presen ting the
positlo last night simple the characters kept
their places tho platforms oil through, and the
sooists. as their turns arrived came ifom behind
curtain In costume and sang their music. There
no prs.enco at alton or emotional delivery but
there was some very sweet singing This Is particu-
larry true oil the plano passages the solo
..our Days" NAOMI and First kcaper). The First
Reaper was Mr.. Emory Jones, VINO has u tenor
voice Of very good quality. rho bssso, Mr.. Burr
Edward. Who flied the role OF Boaz, has
also very nnc yvicc, and contributed greatly TO The
success OF me cantata The solo OF the assistant
Teaper In the second part.sWith zest your labor
and the choral drinking song In the third part,
received with especial favor The organist was Mra
T. Dcapcy, tho pianist MSS Abba Wright and the con-
ductor Mr.. d. Martin In the entire performance
OIL quite successfully.